Trump urges Republicans to abolish the filibuster: ‘Activate the Nuclear Option’

Trump urges Republicans to abolish the filibuster: 'Activate the Nuclear Option'

With the government shutdown dragging on, President Donald Trump has urged Senate Republicans to utilize the “nuclear option” to eliminate the filibuster. The president made his request known on Thursday evening via his Truth Social account. “One question kept resurfacing: how did the Democrats develop their policies? They’re essentially shutting down the United States. And […]

Trump Is Ending the Era That Obama Started

Trump Is Ending the Era That Obama Started

Reflections on Political Leadership and Legacy Twelve years back, I penned my inaugural “Blue State Blues” column, centered around then-President Barack Obama’s tendency to lean on executive power instead of engaging with Congress. I mentioned that Obama began his political journey in Chicago, feeling a strong connection to Harold Washington, the city’s first black mayor. […]

Trump is Correct, Mexico Controlled by Cartels

Trump is Correct, Mexico Controlled by Cartels

A prominent senator in Mexico has asserted that U.S. President Donald Trump is right in claiming that drug cartels have significant control in the country. In a video posted online, Mexican Senator Lily Telles stated, “He is not lying. This is the truth and the Mexican people know it. For honest, hard-working, good Mexicans with […]

Trump directs immediate start of nuclear weapons testing on the same level

Trump directs immediate start of nuclear weapons testing on the same level

Trump’s Nuclear Test Announcement Raises Concerns President Donald Trump’s recent declaration about resuming nuclear weapons testing, a practice the U.S. has abstained from since 1992, has sparked alarm among experts, lawmakers, and military figures. This announcement came just before a critical meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump mentioned he had instructed the Pentagon to […]

A 10 percent tax for airing a TV commercial? That’s pretty low, even for Trump.

A 10 percent tariff just for running a TV ad? That’s low even for Trump. 

On Trump’s Actions and Policies I find myself opposed to many of President Trump’s actions. Not all, though. The recent ceasefire in Gaza, for instance, is a positive step, and I genuinely hope it lasts. But overall, I suppose I have a sort of begrudging admiration for how he consistently performs even lower than my […]

Trump Believes Filibuster Needs to Be Removed as Government Shutdown Continues

Trump Believes Filibuster Needs to Be Removed as Government Shutdown Continues

Trump Urges Republicans to Abolish Filibuster Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown As the government shutdown approaches a month, President Trump is calling for Republicans to consider abolishing the filibuster. Since the shutdown’s start on October 1, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democratic lawmakers have repeatedly used the filibuster to block funding resolutions from the […]

Trump and Xi’s agreement won’t protect the dollar from the yuan.

Trump and Xi's agreement won't protect the dollar from the yuan.

Growing Interest in the Chinese Yuan Amid Dollar Concerns There’s an increasing curiosity surrounding the Chinese yuan, especially as global investors express unease about President Donald Trump’s handling of the dollar. Recent data from China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange shows that foreign banks significantly increased their bond assets, with figures doubling compared to last […]

How Warner Bros. Discovery plans to spark a bidding competition — in light of Trump backing Paramount Skydance’s acquisition proposal

How Warner Bros. Discovery plans to spark a bidding competition — in light of Trump backing Paramount Skydance’s acquisition proposal

David Zaslav is looking to ignite a bidding war over Warner Bros. Discovery, seeking support from Donald Trump’s Justice Department to facilitate this effort. It may sound a bit outlandish, but according to initial reports, Trump’s administration aims to sell Zaslav’s company, WBD, to associates at Paramount Skydance, led by CEO David Ellison and his […]