In the latest maneuvering within the U.S. House of Representatives, the passage of a controversial tax and spending bill underscores the perilous state of American governance. Despite the veneer of legislative progress, what emerges is a stark reminder that political consensus is often a facade masking deeper fractures. The bill’s narrow passage—219 to 213—exposes the
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In a world increasingly interconnected, the reckless pursuit of protectionism by the United States underpins a larger ideological failure: the illusion that tariffs bolster national strength without damaging the very economy they aim to protect. President Trump’s recent announcement of a trade deal with Vietnam—featuring a 20% tariff on imports—illuminates this perilous miscalculation. While the
The recent passage of President Donald Trump’s expansive domestic policy legislation marks a fleeting legislative victory in the often turbulent landscape of American politics. However, this success is emblematic of a broader, more troubling reality: the bill’s survival is far from assured. With a razor-thin 51-50 vote in the Senate, the bill’s passage was as
Canada’s decision to back away from its digital services tax (DST) just before its implementation marks a revealing episode in the complicated dance of international trade and taxation. Introduced with the intention of fairer tax collection from tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Meta, the tax—even at a modest 3% rate—was designed to capture revenues
The recent procedural vote in the U.S. Senate on President Trump’s enormous spending package—dubbed the “big, beautiful bill”—was less a triumph of legislative unity and more a vivid display of internal Republican fractures and deep-seated political discomfort. In a 51-49 vote, this staggeringly large bill barely cleared a critical procedural hurdle, a narrow margin made
Thailand is once again teetering on the edge of political upheaval, with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s government under unprecedented strain. The recent mass demonstration in Bangkok, fueled by nationalist outrage, signals a deeper malaise that goes beyond a simple border disagreement with Cambodia. Hundreds gathered near Victory Monument—a potent symbol of Thai military pride—to demand
The recent incendiary remarks by former President Donald Trump labeling Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, as a “communist” exemplify a recurring pattern of fearmongering that distorts the realities of American politics. Mamdani’s platform, rooted in democratic socialism, is being deliberately conflated with communism—a tactic historically used to provoke unwarranted panic among conservative
In the unpredictable realm of global trade, one fact remains indisputable: deadlines are often more fluid than they appear. President Donald Trump’s administration has recently highlighted this reality, suggesting that the previously established deadlines for trade deals are neither fixed nor particularly significant. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s astute assertion that “the president can simply provide
In a recent press briefing, President Donald Trump declared that U.S. airstrikes had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program, particularly in reference to the contested Fordo site. His words were bold, but like a blaring trumpet in an echo chamber, his claims did little to resonate beyond the sounds of his own administration. The stark reality is
Recent statements from House Speaker Mike Johnson invoke serious concerns about the governance of military engagement and the balance of power among the branches of the federal government. In his defense of President Trump’s unilateral military actions in Iran, Johnson contends that the War Powers Act is unconstitutional. This assertion not only misrepresents the foundations