A Bridge Once Praised Now Under Fire President Donald Trump has reignited tensions with Canada by threatening to block the opening of a major cross-border bridge linking the United States and Canada. The move stunned policymakers because Trump publicly supported the same project during his first term. The bridge, designed to ease congestion and strengthen…
A Second Term Focused on Power, Speed, and Leverage Donald Trump’s second presidential term has moved faster and more aggressively than his first, particularly in foreign policy. Having already tested the limits of executive authority during his earlier presidency, Trump returned to office with fewer restraints and a clearer sense of leverage. Rather than gradual…
Russia Launches Coordinated Attacks on Energy Infrastructure Russia has carried out one of its largest coordinated assaults on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in recent weeks, triggering widespread power outages. Ukrainian officials said drone and missile strikes targeted power plants, substations, and transmission networks across multiple regions. The attacks underline Moscow’s continued reliance on infrastructure warfare as…
Washington Sets a Summer Deadline for Ending the War The United States is urging Russia and Ukraine to find a path toward ending the war before the start of summer, according to Ukrainian officials. The push reflects growing impatience in Washington as the conflict drags on with no decisive military breakthrough. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
Lawmakers Move to Reopen Government Operations The United States House of Representatives has passed a sweeping $1.2 trillion spending package aimed at ending a partial government shutdown that disrupted federal operations for weeks. The legislation restores funding for most government agencies and programs through the end of September, offering temporary relief to federal workers and…
Congressional Investigation Reaches a New Phase Former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before Congress in a high-profile investigation tied to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Their decision marks a turning point in a probe that has reignited debates over political power, accountability, and transparency across Washington.…
A Moral Appeal to a Fractured World Pope Leo XIV delivered a stark warning to young political leaders, arguing that peace remains unattainable as long as societies tolerate injustice and exclusion. Speaking at the Political Innovation Hackathon under the theme “One Humanity, One Planet,” the pontiff framed global conflict not merely as a geopolitical failure,…
Beijing Frames Starmer’s Visit as Pragmatic Reset Chinese state media reacted cautiously but positively to the visit of Keir Starmer, portraying the trip as a pragmatic recalibration rather than an ideological realignment. The visit marked the first time in eight years that a British prime minister traveled to Beijing, underscoring its symbolic weight. Coverage emphasized…
Tariff Rhetoric Signals a Shift in US Trade Posture The United States’ sudden shift from praising Canada’s trade engagement with China to threatening sweeping tariffs has raised questions about the true drivers behind Washington’s actions. While framed publicly as a trade defense, the move appears rooted in political signaling rather than economic mechanics. The administration…
Bitcoin Starts 2026 With Renewed Market Uncertainty Bitcoin opened 2026 amid renewed uncertainty as investors reassessed risk following a volatile end to the previous year. While long-term adoption trends remain intact, short-term price movements increasingly reflect political developments and institutional positioning. Market participants now treat Bitcoin as both a speculative asset and a macro signal.…
