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Trump Marks 100 Days of Second Term
President Trump marked 100 days of his second term with sweeping policy changes, including a record number of executive orders, mass deportations, major education reforms, and a 145% effective tariff on Chinese imports.
Trump’s meme coin surges as president offers dinner at Mar-a-Lago to top holders
Donald Trump’s $TRUMP meme coin has surged in value after he offered a gala dinner and VIP access to its top holders. Launched before his 2025 inauguration, the coin has raised ethical concerns over the president profiting from a private cryptocurrency while in office. Supporters hail it as innovative political engagement, while critics warn of conflicts of interest and regulatory risks amid growing international scrutiny.
Trump is forcing Britain to a fundamental policy rethink
Brexit has enabled UK trade independence and divergence from EU regulation, especially in AI and climate policy. While Trump’s tariffs prompt a policy rethink, Labour’s green agenda faces internal resistance. Taxpayer-funded NGOs, often pushing degrowth, face criticism. Rising energy costs highlight the need to prioritize economic growth over restrictive policies.
Roche’s $50B Gamble: Tariffs, Jobs, and Pharma’s Future
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche plans a $50 billion U.S. investment over five years, creating 12,000 jobs and building new facilities. Driven by Trump-era tariffs, it aims to protect market access, bolster U.S. exports, and adapt to supply chain challenges. The move reflects shifting pharmaceutical strategies amidst global trade tensions.
Trump’s hint at auto tariff pause fuels optimism
President Trump has suggested a potential pause on auto tariffs, sparking optimism in the auto industry and financial markets. While the proposal remains unconfirmed, it could ease industry pressures and improve global trade relations. Key stakeholders now await clarity on the decision’s impact on commerce, supply chains, and international partnerships.
Trump: “The Operation Is Over” — But Recession Fears Deepen
President Trump likens the U.S. economy to a patient recovering from surgery as tariffs bite.
Critics warn the treatment may kill the patient before healing begins.
Markets Tank as Trump Tariffs Ignite Global Trade Showdown
Global stock markets plunged after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs under emergency powers, including a baseline 10% levy and up to 54% on Chinese imports. China retaliated with a 34% tariff on U.S. goods, fuelling fears of a prolonged trade war and triggering sharp declines across major indices worldwide .
Brian Moynihan Under Fire: Is Bank of America Stalling Under His Watch?
Bank of America’s CEO Brian Moynihan faces intensifying criticism amid accusations of political friction and internal stagnation.
RFK Jr. Confirmed as HHS Secretary in Narrow Vote After Bitter Vaccine Debate
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. narrowly confirmed as HHS Secretary after fierce Senate showdown over his vaccine stance.
Trump Hosts Japanese PM Ishiba at White House as Trade and Security Talks Intensify
President Donald Trump hosted Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House to discuss trade and security, including the U.S.-Japan trade deficit, Nippon Steel’s investment in U.S. Steel, and diplomatic relations with North Korea.
Government Subscriptions or Media Funding? The USAID-Politico Debate
Allegations that Politico received significant financial support from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have gained momentum in recent days, drawing strong reactions from President Donald Trump and conservative media figures.
Turning up the temperature
Ahead of Cop26, can Joe Biden’s bold climate change action plan help save the planet?
Biden, Putin, and the Danger of Shaking Hands
At the Geneva Summit, the American President ignored warnings not to shake his Russian counterpart’s hand. In doing so, he reflected a wider trend in which the West shuts its eyes to Russian aggressions, blocking out decades of sound advice coming from Eastern and Central Europe.
America must beware the revisionists
Republicans exploiting the language of unity seek to minimise their role in the Capitol riot. Americans must see through them, says Adam Solomons
Bye-bye Biden the moderate
Biden might look like a return to normality, but he is far from it, says Ferdie Rous
So what if Biden’s cabinet is Catholic?
Over a third of Biden’s cabinet nominees may be Catholic, but it won’t affect their politics, says Ferdie Rous
Bound by country and religion
As the torch passes to the second Irish Catholic president, how do Joe Biden and JFK compare, asks Damian Collins
Lies, damned lies and a break-in
Marie Le Conte‘s take on the Capitol Riots
Put the Donald in the Dock, says Anthony Scaramucci
In 60 days, America should prosecute the outgoing president for the atrocities of his time in office, argues Anthony Scaramucci (Trump’s former head of communications), Alan Blotcky and Seth Norrholm
How Cameron’s manager predicted the end of Trump
As pollsters take a battering, again, William Cash recalls how Obama’s fixer, Jim Messina, called the election perfectly
Doing Justice to the Presidential Election
The polls are closed but the battle for the Presidency carries on. The Supreme Court will be the deciding factor, says Trey Barnes
Florida is Still the Key to the US Election
Forgetting his opponent’s name is but a detail for Biden and his campaign, it’s all about Florida, says Trey Barnes
Hankering for the debates of days gone by
With the last Presidential debate tonight, Christopher Altieri longs for the debates of old
Team Trump v Team Biden: Family v Experience
As Trump’s numbers soar in Florida ahead of the final Presidential debate on Thursday, the Mace considers the sea of difference between the Biden and Trump campaign
The Democrats pick pragmatism over idealism in 2020
As a report reveals that Joe Biden will benefit from his son‘s deal with China’s largest energy company, Nicholas Wapshott explains why he still has the best chance of winning the Presidency
Why religion may still decide the US election
‘Religion was the elephant in the room’ at last night’s Presidential town hall showdowns. It may yet decide the election, says William Cash
Why Britain should welcome a Biden landslide
Forget Trump, a Biden Presidency would be best for Britain, says George Peel
Donald Trump – Burning Bright
The American President is an apex predator, while his opponent is a pantomime horse, says Conrad Black
The Strategist: How to Win Elections with Jim Messina
In an exclusive Mace interview, William Cash talks to Jim Messina, the man known as The Fixer for his success in both Obama and Cameron election campaigns.
Trump’s election victory was a ‘metaphysical’ certainty
In an exclusive from DC, William Cash finds Steve Bannon in combative form as he reveals what he’s learnt about strategy from Thucydides
