Trump just delayed his big 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada. Again. This is classic Trump—one day, it’s war, the next day, it’s peace talks. The only consistent thing about his economic strategy is that there isn’t one. Why Did He Back Off? Because businesses panicked. Turns out, when you suddenly jack up tariffs, it […]
Trump is bringing back his favorite foreign policy strategy: yelling at Iran while making things worse. In his latest attempt to look tough, Trump sent a direct letter to Iran’s supreme leader urging diplomacy while also ramping up sanctions. That’s like slapping someone across the face while politely asking them to dinner. Why This Is […]
Donald Trump is on a mission to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine… in Saudi Arabia. Wait, what? Yes, in yet another Trump Tries Diplomacy episode, the former president is flying to Riyadh to personally negotiate an end to the war. You know, the war between two countries that aren’t Saudi Arabia. Why Saudi Arabia? […]
Donald Trump is shaking his tiny economic fists at Vladimir Putin. Yes, the man who once said, “I like Putin, Putin likes me” is now suddenly playing tough guy, threatening sanctions and tariffs if Russia doesn’t get its act together and negotiate peace with Ukraine. Okay, let’s pause for a second. Since when did Trump, […]
Donald Trump is no stranger to legal trouble, but his latest conviction is making history. With 34 felony counts for falsifying business records, he became the first U.S. president to face a criminal conviction. But here’s the twist—despite being convicted, his sentencing keeps getting delayed. Originally scheduled for mid-2024, the hearing has been pushed back […]
“Very Dumb? No, YOU’RE Very Dumb!” – A Diplomatic Masterclass Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round for the latest edition of “World Leaders Behaving Like High Schoolers!” Today’s special feature: Donald Trump vs. Justin Trudeau: The Trade War Nobody Asked For. If you thought two neighbors, historically known for their friendly hockey rivalries and occasional maple […]
ou almost have to admire the audacity. Former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party have apparently decided to take their most loyal conservative voter base, throw them into a blender, and hit “puree.” Whether it’s undermining U.S. foreign policy, gutting healthcare and retirement security, or turning the GOP into a billionaire-friendly corporate platform, they’ve […]
The numbers don’t lie, but they don’t always tell the whole story either. President Trump’s recent policy moves have economists scrambling to determine whether the U.S. economy is running on solid ground—or a house of cards stacked against a gusty political wind. On paper, the fourth quarter’s 2.3% GDP growth and a January unemployment rate […]
If you listen closely, you can hear the sound of economic anxiety crackling across the country like static on an old radio. A recent round of polling confirms what anyone with a mortgage, a grocery bill, or an empty savings account already knows: Americans are increasingly worried about their financial future. According to a recent […]