Trump announces 10% global tariff, slams justices after US Supreme Court decision

Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs: What’s Next for US Trade? The US Supreme Court delivered a significant blow to President Donald Trump’s trade policies on Friday, February 20, 2026, striking down the sweeping tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The 6-3 ruling has ignited a firestorm of reaction, with the … Read more

Trump revokes scientific finding that underpinned US climate change fight

Trump Administration Dismantles Obama-Era Climate Policies: A Turning Point for US Environmental Regulation In a sweeping move, the Trump administration has repealed the “endangerment finding,” a cornerstone of US climate policy established in 2009. This decision, announced on Thursday, February 12, 2026, effectively removes the legal basis for federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from … Read more

Trump is going through a bad patch – but don’t expect him to change

The Shifting Sands of American Culture Wars: Trump, Bad Bunny, and a Fractured Nation Donald Trump’s recent criticism of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a symptom of a broader cultural clash, and a continuation of a strategy that has defined his political career. The backlash against Bad Bunny – … Read more

Opinion | The Internet Feels Miserable ‘By Design’

The Internet’s Disenchantment: A Search for Solutions Many feel a growing disconnect from the original promise of the internet. The early days, characterized by open blogging and a sense of community, have given way to algorithmic feeds, relentless advertising, and a pervasive sense of negativity. This shift isn’t simply a matter of nostalgia; it represents … Read more

Don Lemon says a dozen agents arrested him despite offering to turn himself in

The Arrest of Don Lemon: A Turning Point for Press Freedom? The recent arrest of former CNN host Don Lemon, detailed in reports from 1News, has ignited a fierce debate about the boundaries of journalistic access and the potential for overreach by law enforcement. While the charges stem from an anti-immigration protest at a Minnesota … Read more

Videos of deadly Minneapolis shooting contradict government statements

Federal Force and Fatal Outcomes: A Turning Point in Protest Policing? The shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent during Minneapolis protests has ignited a firestorm of controversy, raising critical questions about the escalating role of federal law enforcement in local demonstrations and the potential for deadly consequences. This incident, coupled with the … Read more

Davos ‘evacuation’ after ‘unusual smell and coughing’ following Trump’s crunch talks with NATO and world leaders

Davos Disruption: A Glimpse into the Future of Global Forums & Geopolitical Risk The recent, unexplained evacuation at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, coupled with Donald Trump’s unconventional diplomatic maneuvering, serves as a stark reminder of the increasing volatility facing global leaders. Beyond the immediate incident – an “unusual smell” and reports … Read more

US army puts soldiers on standby for Minnesota deployment

Federal Troops to Minnesota: A Looming Constitutional Showdown? The recent order placing 1500 active-duty soldiers on prepare-to-deploy status for Minnesota has ignited a firestorm of debate, raising serious questions about the limits of presidential power and the potential for federal intervention in state affairs. The move, reportedly triggered by ongoing immigration enforcement operations and escalating … Read more

Trump says eight nations to face tariffs for opposing his Greenland plans

Trump’s Greenland Gambit: A Harbinger of a New Era of Economic Coercion? Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose tariffs on eight European nations over their opposition to a US purchase of Greenland isn’t just a bizarre diplomatic episode. It’s a stark illustration of a growing trend: the weaponization of economic leverage in international relations. While … Read more

Trump’s immigration crackdown makes chaos, tension the new normal

The Expanding Shadow of Federal Immigration Enforcement: What’s Next? The scenes unfolding in the Twin Cities – early morning raids, tense confrontations with protesters, and a palpable sense of fear within immigrant communities – aren’t isolated incidents. They represent a broader trend: an increasingly assertive and visible approach to federal immigration enforcement, one that’s likely … Read more