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The recent procedural victory for President Donald Trump’s so-called “big, beautiful bill” in the Senate was less a triumph and more a precarious inch forward in an uphill battle. The 51–49 vote to proceed to final debate barely passed, revealing deep fractures within the Republican Party and highlighting the severe obstacles that still face this
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Thailand today finds itself teetering on the brink of renewed political chaos, driven by an increasingly embattled Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and a surge of nationalist outrage. The recent protests in Bangkok, the largest since her rise to power in 2023, reveal deep-seated anxieties not just about border tensions with Cambodia, but about the government’s
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Donald Trump’s recent branding of Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and formidable contender in New York City’s mayoral race, as “a communist” represents a troubling distortion that exemplifies a broader trend of oversimplified political rhetoric. This tactic doesn’t merely misrepresent Mamdani’s actual positions; it actively stokes fear and confusion among voters and investors alike. Labeling
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The ongoing saga surrounding President Donald Trump’s tariff policies brings to light a maze of strategy, intention, and negotiation tactics. The recent announcement from the White House, suggesting a potential extension of tariff pause deadlines, casts doubt on the administration’s commitment to previously stated timelines. Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, suggested that the
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In the volatile landscape of modern geopolitics, rhetoric and reality often clash, revealing a chasm that is difficult to bridge. President Donald Trump’s recent declaration that American airstrikes have “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capabilities echoes this dissonance. With a loud and bombastic insistence, Trump has characterized the bombing of Iran’s nuclear installations as a resounding success,
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In an era where the fabric of democracy is being tested, a recent statement by House Speaker Mike Johnson regarding the War Powers Act shines a light on a troubling shift in the political landscape. Johnson’s assertion that the War Powers Act is unconstitutional reflects a disconcerting trend: the executive branch’s ever-expanding authority at the
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In a politically charged environment that desperately demands decisive action against gun violence, Rhode Island’s recent legislative decision to ban the sale and manufacture of semiautomatic rifles—often labeled “assault weapons”—comes off not as a robust initiative but rather as a tepid response. With the Democratic-controlled state House backing this limited ban, it feels more like
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