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  • 1. Rising Car Costs U.S. consumers may see higher car prices due to tariffs on automotive imports from Mexico and Canada. In 2023, these imports totaled $106 billion. A 25% tariff could raise the average new car price by $3,000,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…