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Trump Ranks Every President—and Somehow Declares Himself the Greatest of Them All

Trump has ranked America's presidents and placed himself above Washington, Lincoln and FDR, while leaving Reagan, Kennedy, Eisenhower and 8 others off his list.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

Trump takes blame game to a new level with Reflecting Pool, Iran war and inflation finger pointing

Trump’s tendency to point fingers at others is increasingly in the spotlight before November’s midterm elections, when Republicans are trying to retain control of Congress

The Independent UK · Aug 15

Quote of the day by ex-American President Harry S. Truman: “Three things can ruin a man: power, money and women. I never wanted power, I never had any money, and the only woman in my life is…”

Harry S. Truman never developed a reputation for speaking in polished political language. Even after reaching the White House, he often sounded more like a neighbour sharing an opinion than a leader delivering a carefully constructed message. That quality explains why many of his remarks have survived long after his…

The Times of India · Jun 16

The Trump House? President’s massive changes to White House in first year will shape how it looks for decades

The president has undertaken a spate of renovations to both the exterior and interior of the world-famous building that are more in-keeping with his personal taste

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

The US military has long been an engine of social change. Hegseth's approach runs counter to that

The U.S. military has historically been an engine for cultural and social change in America

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

‘Warrior ethos’ mistakes military might for true security − and ignores the wisdom of Eisenhower

Hundreds of generals and admirals converged on Quantico, Virginia, on Sept. 30, 2025, after being summoned from across the globe by their boss, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, for a session that, as expected, covered what Hegseth often describes as the “warrior ethos.”

The Conversation · Sep 30, 2025

Why Trump blames decisions on others – a psychologist explains

It was US president Harry S. Truman who, in the years just after the second world war, kept a little wooden sign on his desk which read: “The buck stops here!”. It emphasised his willingness to accept ultimate responsibility for his decisions and actions as president, even the ones that…

The Conversation · Jul 11, 2025

Richard Garwin obituary

Physicist and US government adviser who designed the first working hydrogen bomb

The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2025

The Florida Keys Are Calling—Here's What to Eat, Drink, and Do in Key West

Counterculture meets tropical beach vibes in this unique island town.

Marie Claire · Apr 9, 2025

A brief history of Medicaid and America’s long struggle to establish a health care safety net

The Medicaid system has emerged as an early target of the Trump administration’s campaign to slash federal spending. A joint federal and state program, Medicaid provides health insurance coverage for more than 72 million people, including low-income Americans and their children and people with disabilities. It also helps foot the…

The Conversation · Mar 18, 2025