China, Aiming for Significance, Holds the U.S. Responsible for Iran’s Illegal Nuclear Actions
In a recent commentary, the Chinese state media outlet Global Times asserted that the United States bears responsibility for the nuclear situation in Iran, while entirely absolving its allies of any wrongdoing related to their nuclear activities. China’s Foreign Ministry has supported Iran’s regime until very recently, particularly following Israel’s military operation named “Operation Rising […]
Federal Chair’s Delay is Costing the U.S. Billions
Trump Criticizes Fed Chairman Powell Over Interest Rates President Donald Trump has voiced strong criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, accusing him of maintaining excessively high interest rates and imposing unnecessary financial burdens on the federal government. In a post on the Truth Society, Trump referred to Powell as “too late” Jerome Powell, labeling […]
The Authority of Tariffs in the U.S. Government System
How American Presidents Acquired Tariff Authority For years, critics have highlighted that the use of customs authorities can undermine the separation of powers. We heard those concerns when Trump imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum, as well as certain Chinese imports. Now, he applies various tariff rates worldwide, prompting the criticisms to resurface. The arguments […]
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF Continues to Be a Top Pick
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF’s Key Morning Star Metrics Morning Star Medalist Rating: Gold Process Pillar: High People’s Pillars: Above average Parent pillar: Above average Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, labeled as SCHD, takes pride in its clear, sensible, and risk-aware methodology. This approach is expected to yield better long-term risk-adjusted returns compared to its […]
Rodney Scott Appointed as Trump’s Choice to Lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection
The Senate approved Rodney S. Scott to take on the role as the head of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, 51 Republican senators cast their votes in favor of Scott, while not a single Democrat supported the appointment of a former Border Patrol chief to lead CBP. Scott […]
Gold investors appear hesitant due to strong U.S. dollar influenced by the Federal Reserve.
Gold prices are expected to rise during Asian sessions, but sustained buying may not follow. Uncertainties in trade and increasing geopolitical tensions support the demand for safe-haven assets like gold. The Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance has pushed the USD to a weekly high, limiting gold’s gains against the dollar. Gold prices (XAU/USD) saw some interest […]
Trump Administration Takes Steps to Protect U.S. Cattle Industry from Dangerous ‘Flesh-Eating Parasite’
Trump Administration Addresses New World Screwworm Threat The Trump administration is taking steps to tackle the spread of New World Screwworms (NWS), which are parasitic larvae that damage livestock, particularly cattle. These parasites pose a significant threat to agriculture and could potentially drive up beef prices if they migrate to the U.S. Brooke Rollins, Director […]
Streaming Patent Licensing Company in the U.S. Charges Domestic Firms Twice as Much as Chinese Tech Companies
Access Advance, a US patent licensing firm, charges American companies the full price while providing a 50% discount to Chinese tech firms. This disparity undercuts the Trump administration’s initiatives aimed at correcting China’s practices regarding intellectual property and trade. Access Advance, which specializes in licensing video codec technology—an essential element for online streaming and video […]
Voters see Iran as a danger to U.S. safety, but are divided on Israel’s actions.
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to deep divisions among voters, especially following Israel’s military actions against Iran’s nuclear facilities. There’s a broad consensus that Iran poses a threat to national security, with 73% of registered voters expressing concerns—a noticeable uptick of 13 points in the last six years. Daron Shaw, a […]
Chinese Medical Devices Can Send U.S. Patient Information to the CCP Through a ‘Backdoor’
Florida Attorney General Investigates Chinese Medical Devices Florida Attorney General James Usmier (R) has issued subpoenas to companies selling Chinese medical devices that reportedly have hidden features allowing patient data to be sent to entities linked to the Communist Party of China (CCP) without patient consent. State officials are looking into potential cybersecurity threats, as […]