Author: Eleanor Stratton

Trump's Tariff Threat and Geopolitical Ambitions President Trump announced a decision to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports, up from the previous 25%. He communicated this move through Truth Social, emphasizing potential consequences for Canada. Trump also proposed integrating Canada as the U.S.'s 'Fifty First State,' linking tariffs with broader geopolitical ambitions.…

Department of Education Faces Major Changes Under Trump Administration Department of Education staff are bracing for significant upheaval as “reduction in force” notices are set to be issued, potentially affecting nearly half of the department’s employees. In a dramatic move, all department offices will close from Tuesday evening through Wednesday due to security concerns. Staff…

With tariffs raising the cost of imports, companies from auto manufacturers to luxury brands are setting up shop on American soil, but not necessarily out of loyalty. Some are playing the system through tariff engineering, while others are scrambling to avoid financial penalties. Is this a strategic move toward economic independence, or just government pressure…

Palestinian Activist Arrested Amid Deportation Escalation The Trump administration’s increased deportation of student activists is highlighted by the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil at Columbia University. Khalil, a Palestinian activist with a green card, was targeted by ICE agents acting on an executive order aimed at those engaged in “antisemitic harassment.” Despite his legal permanent resident…

US-Ukraine Talks: A Cautious Path to Renewed Aid US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expresses cautious optimism about potentially lifting the aid suspension to Ukraine, contingent on the outcome of diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia. En route to Jeddah, he emphasized: "I think the notion of the pause in aid, broadly, is something I hope…

Are American Consumers Paying the Price for Trump’s Tariff Turmoil? The US stock market experienced significant declines on Monday, with the S&P 500 falling about 2% in early trading. The Dow Jones decreased by 0.9%, while the Nasdaq dropped by over 3.5%. President Donald Trump referred to this as a “period of transition” when questioned…

Trump Administration Withdraws $400 Million from Columbia University The Trump administration has withdrawn $400 million in federal grants and contracts from Columbia University, citing concerns over antisemitism on campus. This decision stems from claims that Columbia hasn’t adequately protected Jewish students from harassment, which the university disputes. Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated: "Universities must comply…

Trump Delays Tariffs on USMCA Goods from Mexico and Canada President Trump has signed executive orders delaying tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) until April 2. This decision followed discussions with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The delay means products covered by the USMCA…

Trump’s Plan to Dismantle the Department of Education President Trump is set to direct Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the Department of Education. This executive order, while aiming to scale back federal involvement, acknowledges the president’s limited power to fully abolish the department without Congressional approval. The Wall Street Journal revealed this draft…

Trump Considers Revoking Temporary Status for Ukrainians President Donald Trump is contemplating a decision that could impact approximately 240,000 Ukrainians living under temporary legal status in the United States. This potential shift marks a stark contrast to the welcoming stance previously shown under President Joe Biden’s administration. From the Oval Office, Trump stated, “We’re not…