Author: Eleanor Stratton
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Trump’s Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
Trump’s Tariff Proposal: A Bold Move on North American Trade Donald Trump’s recent announcement has sent shockwaves through North American trade relations. The former president proposed a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico, aiming to address illegal immigration and drug trafficking. This strategy mirrors economic sanctions often used to drive political or…
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EU VAT vs Import Tariffs
Understanding VAT and Tariffs VAT (Value Added Tax) is a consumption tax applied at each stage of production or distribution. Businesses collect VAT for the government, passing the cost to consumers. It applies equally to imported and domestic goods. Import tariffs are direct taxes on foreign goods entering a country. They aim to protect domestic…
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Trump Preps Island for Migrants
Trump Announces Plan to Repurpose Island Base for Immigration Enforcement President Donald Trump recently unveiled a controversial plan to repurpose a U.S. military base with a significant history. The initiative aims to accommodate 30,000 individuals deemed “criminal illegal aliens”. Trump highlighted the site’s current capacity and its role in strengthening national security. He emphasized that…
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Fauci’s Security Detail Cut
Trump Ends Fauci's Federal Security Detail President Donald Trump has terminated Dr. Anthony Fauci's federal security detail, igniting a heated debate. This decision is closely tied to Fauci's role as an advisor during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite ongoing threats, Fauci now finds himself without federal protection and has opted to fund his own security—a private…
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Trump’s Executive Order on JFK, RFK, MLK Files
Trump Orders Declassification of Kennedy and King Assassination Records President Donald Trump has signed an executive order for the declassification of files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. The order sets a timeline for officials to plan the release: Trump emphasized the significance of this…
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Government Information Withholding
Legal Exemptions for Withholding Trade secrets allow private companies partnering with the government to protect proprietary information. This exemption becomes crucial in sectors where innovation is rapid, and companies guard their formulas or techniques closely. Security and privacy issues also justify withholding information. This exemption protects sensitive government data that, if disclosed, could risk public…
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Most Productive Presidential Starts
Historical Context of the First 100 Days Franklin D. Roosevelt set the benchmark for productivity during a presidency's opening months. Elected amidst the Great Depression, FDR's first 100 days in 1933 were marked by unprecedented action. He implemented a series of bold initiatives: Roosevelt's success in those early days became the standard against which future…
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Judge Blocks Trump Citizenship Order
Trump’s Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship President Donald Trump’s executive order aims to reshape birthright citizenship in the United States, targeting the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment. This directive focuses on children born on U.S. soil to parents who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents. Trump argues this revision of citizenship rules is…
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Trump’s Executive Actions List
The principles laid down by the Founding Fathers continue to guide our nation. The Constitution shapes policies that balance individual liberty with national interests. As we consider recent developments, it's important to reflect on how these align with the values of our constitutional republic. 1. Jan. 6 Pardons President Trump has issued a broad pardon…
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Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship President Donald Trump's executive order aims to alter U.S. citizenship law by ending birthright citizenship. The order specifies that for a child to automatically be considered a U.S. citizen, at least one parent must be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident. This policy targets children born in…