Xi Outmaneuvers Trump in High-Stakes Trade Truce
China secured U.S. tariff reductions and delayed tech export controls by leveraging soybean purchases and rare earth dominance—conceding little in return.
Economy, World News
Politics, U.S. News
Trump’s Vague Laws: A Tool for Power or a Threat to Democracy?
Federal judges, educators, and legal experts warn that Trump’s reliance on undefined terms in executive orders threatens democratic norms and mirrors authoritarian tactics.
Politics, U.S. News
Virginia Redistricting Push Could Flip 2026 Midterms
Virginia’s Democratic-led legislature advances a constitutional amendment to enable mid-decade redistricting, responding to GOP gerrymandering in other states ahead of the 2026 elections.
Economy, U.S. News
Economic Blackout: How Data Loss Is Blinding Policymakers
A month-long government shutdown has halted the flow of critical economic data, leaving policymakers and markets in the dark during a period of high uncertainty.
Politics, U.S. News
Illinois Man Charged Over Trump Threats: Art or Crime?
Derek Lopez, 27, faces federal charges for allegedly threatening Donald Trump on Instagram, claiming his posts were performance art.
Politics, U.S. News
New Jersey’s Hispanic Shift Could Redefine U.S. Politics
New Jersey’s off-year governor’s race is testing whether Trump’s 2024 gains with Hispanic voters mark a lasting political realignment.
Politics, U.S. News
Trump Doubts Heaven—But Builds Monuments Instead
President Trump admits he may not be “heaven-bound,” but is aggressively pursuing earthly immortality through gilded monuments and federal rebranding.
Investigation, U.S. News
Mass. Inmates Win $6M in Prison Abuse Case
Thirteen incarcerated men have won a $6 million settlement after enduring a violent, weekslong campaign of abuse by officers at Massachusetts’ only maximum-security prison in 2020.
Environment, Science
Nazi Missiles Now Nurture Starfish, Study Finds
A new marine study shows that WWII-era V-1 missiles dumped in the Baltic Sea have become unexpected homes for starfish and other sea life—raising ecological and ethical questions.
Economy, U.S. News
Why Your Electric Bill Just Skyrocketed
From Texas to California, Americans are facing shocking increases in electricity prices—driven by heat, gas costs, and aging infrastructure.