Graham and Blumenthal praise Trump’s new plan for sanctions on Russia
Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) are advocating for new sanctions against Russia and expressed support for Trump’s strong warning to impose severe sanctions on Moscow if President Putin doesn’t halt attacks on Ukraine soon. “The resources that have been used to finance Russia’s aggression in Ukraine—like the purchasing of cheap energy—cannot go unpunished […]
Trump’s Major Funding Plan Destroys Significant Revenue Source for Universities
Changes in Higher Education: The Impact of the Big Beautiful Building Law The recently enacted “Big Beautiful Building” law is shaking up the higher education landscape significantly. Perhaps one of its most notable impacts is the elimination of the lesser-known Graduate Plus loan program for grad students. This new legislation has also rolled back several […]
Trump’s ‘non-security council’ is another looming threat
The Current State of the National Security Council The United States is facing a significant concern yet again. Since January 20th, the Trump administration has been reshaping what ought to be the president’s primary decision-making body—the National Security Council (NSC). Some might argue, perhaps with some justification, that it should be retitled the “Non-Security Council.” […]
Stocks Remain Stable After Trump’s New Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and the EU
US Stocks Steady Amid Tariff Threats US stocks remained stable on Monday, indicating that Wall Street is becoming somewhat desensitized to tariff threats from President Donald Trump. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was holding its ground at noon, while the S&P 500 was barely changed, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.25%. On Saturday, Trump announced […]
Key questions senators should pose to Trump’s nominee for labor lawyer
Senate Hearing on Crystal Carry’s NLRB Nomination This week, the Senate is set to hold a hearing regarding the nomination of Crystal Carry, an administrative labor lawyer who isn’t widely known, to become the General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The NLRB is a significant federal agency focused on safeguarding workers’ right […]
Voters divided on Trump’s ‘large, impressive plan’: Survey
Poll Shows Division on Trump’s Key Policy Bill Voters are pretty much split on what President Trump calls his “big, beautiful bills.” A recent Harvard Cap/Harris poll, released on Monday, revealed that 44% of respondents actually support the main Republican policy bill, while another 44% are against it. Interestingly, 12% of those surveyed aren’t quite […]
Update on pot farm raid: Trump’s DHS discovered convicted rapists and kidnappers employed near migrant children
Federal Raids on Marijuana Farms Spark Backlash The Trump administration recently faced significant criticism after federal agents conducted raids on two marijuana farms in California. The operation has stirred a mix of reactions, particularly from those on the left. Authorities from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs Border Patrol carried out the raids at […]
GBP/USD declines as Trump’s tariffs disrupt currency markets, with CPI data approaching
GBP/USD Falls as Trump Imposes 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico GBP/USD declines with mixed reactions in the market following tariff announcements. US inflation is projected to rise to 2.7% year-on-year, reflecting consumer impacts from tariffs. Slowdown in UK GDP may increase chances of a rate cut from the Bank of England. Pound Sterling (GBP) […]
US Dollar falters due to Trump’s tariff threats and pressure from the Federal Reserve
The US dollar index stalls as markets cultivate Trump’s tariff threat and independence. The US dollar depends on the release of bank revenues and US economic data on Tuesday. DXY’s price action remains under pressure at 98.00 with increased psychological resistance. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the value of the US Dollar (USD) […]
A race against time: Trump’s HHS is hindering efforts to safeguard homeless youth
Across the nation, organizations focused on supporting youth who are homeless are voicing their frustrations. On July 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Department of Families and Youth Services unveiled three eagerly awaited grant applications tied to core programs under the Federal Runaway and Homeless Youth Act. The programs include transitional living, […]