Trump's superpower is fading Relentless persistence has driven his quest for grift and revenge. With midterm payback coming, it's not enough Salon · Oct 2
Neoliberalism is in retreat. Viktor Shvets blames the boomers – but it’s not that simple The title of global strategist Viktor Shvets’ book, The Twilight Before the Storm, aptly describes our current situation. On the one hand, Western societies are in the twilight of the long era of neoliberalism, dating back to the 1970s and characterised by financial deregulation, privatisation and faith in markets. The Conversation · Sep 27
Legendary Singer Who Donald Trump Told POTUS to 'Be Quiet' Because He Is Acting 'Not Presidential' Singer Pat Boone has urged Donald Trump to speak less, stop calling people names and show greater politeness, while also asking the press to remain silent for several days International Business Times UK · Sep 26
Trump-XI summit aims to head off an AI arms race The onging summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping has been billed as a “high-stakes” meeting which the US president says will have a major focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The Conversation · Sep 25
Hispanic Heritage month 2026: Origin, date, events and how you can participate Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from September 15 to October 15 throughout the United States. This month commemorates the independence of several Latin American countries and recognizes their contributions to American society. The celebration evolved from a week-long event in 1968, initiated by Congressman George E. Brown. It was… The Economic Times · Sep 24
Trump and Xi face an AI security dilemma – but face-to-face diplomacy could be a start in mitigating it Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s Washington summit has been billed as a discussion of major issues surrounding the development and possible regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as trying to find common ground over Taiwan and trade. What everyone wants to know is whether – and how – the… The Conversation · Sep 24
Xi Wants Trump To Stop Selling Weapons To Taiwan. He's Expected To Point To A Reagan-Era Agreement. A $14 billion U.S. weapons package has remained on hold since Trump called it a "negotiating chip" after meeting Xi in May. International Business Times · Sep 22
Trump & Mamdani Agree to Talk $21B Queens Housing — But Clash Over TPS and Press Bans Trump and Mamdani agreed to advance a $21B Queens housing plan at Gracie Mansion, but clashed over Haitian TPS and press bans. Here's what's confirmed. Latin Times · Sep 22
How red went from the color of revolution to the color of Republicans in US politics “Better dead than red.” The Conversation · Sep 21
From the ridicule of Trump to the rise of Jack Welch: how the 1980s shaped and changed America In When America Roared, Pulitzer-winning reporter Jonathan Kaufman looks back to a decade of greed and excess, and uses it to explore where we are today The Guardian - US · Sep 21
Singer Pat Boone calls on his ‘very tired’ friend Donald Trump to ‘be quiet’ – and stop being rude to women Boone urged Trump to skip press conferences and embrace a more polite, humorous approach similar to Ronald Reagan’s, which he said could lead to more coverage and support The Independent UK · Sep 19
The American Dream isn’t what you think it is Eric Zwick told Fortune that the "Everywhere Millionaire" book grew out of a major surprise on wealth: “I’m like, this is not Jeff Bezos.” Fortune · Sep 15
Quote of the Day by Ronald Reagan: ‘Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with…’ - How to navigate tension without ruining relationships; Ex-US President’s insight on constructive communication Achieving true peace requires the adept navigation of disagreements using calm diplomacy and genuine empathy. Ronald Reagan's wisdom reminds us that sidestepping conflict frequently exacerbates hidden tensions. When issues remain unaddressed, they only intensify, leading to complications down the line. Embracing the art of constructive dialogue is essential for nurturing… The Economic Times · Sep 14
President Trump Is Bold, Brave, and Right on the Iran War He defied almost all his advisors, including Vice President J.D. Vance, and has done all the right things on the Iran War. Reason · Sep 11
The Independent UK · Sep 10 Ontario premier calls Trump ‘not reliable at all’ and urges voters to ‘hold him accountable’ Doug Ford said Thursday that Trump had unintentionally bolstered Canada by forcing it to decrease its reliance on the U.S.
The Guardian - US · Sep 10 Trump’s comments on the Falkland Islands reflect a fractured US-UK relationship President suggested US might not help UK if Argentina tried to seize Falklands – a new low for UK-US ‘special relationship’
International Business Times UK · Sep 10 Trump Appears Pointing at Marine One Cockpit Before Breaking With a Presidential Salute Tradition President Trump was seen gesturing towards the Marine One cockpit before walking past saluting Marines without returning their salute, sparking discussions about presidential traditions and customs.
The Independent UK · Sep 9 White House Historical Association goes dark as Trump takes a bulldozer to the building it’s supposed to protect One critic accuses the nonprofit established by Jacqueline Kennedy of ‘complicity’ in the president’s controversial renovations to the ‘People’s House’
Reason · Sep 8 Trump Is Weaponizing the Department of Education After Pledging To Kill It Instead of abolishing the department, the president increased its budget. It's now pursuing investigations against school districts for seemingly political reasons.
The Conversation · Sep 2 Labor votes: Discontent will accompany blue‑collar voters to the polls in the midterms When union workers and their families gather this Labor Day, some may ponder Ronald Reagan’s memorable refrain, “Are you better off now than you were four years ago?”
The Times of India · Sep 1 Actress Eve Arden left Hollywood’s smog for a California farm, joining a forgotten era when stars owned working land outside Los Angeles In June 1971, actress Eve Arden and her husband, actor Brooks West, were living a life that placed them far from the image of Hollywood most people associated with them. In a United Press International column written by Hollywood correspondent Vernon Scott and published in the Perry Daily Journal on…
The Guardian - US · Sep 1 House Republicans ramp up labor union investigations before midterms Inquiries come after conservative thinktanks claim unions are using member dues to support Democratic causes
The Guardian - UK · Aug 31 Trump suggests he is reviewing US support for UK over Falkland Islands Comments signal president prepared to use dispute to push UK to raise defence spending and Nato contributions
International Business Times UK · Aug 28 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.
The Independent UK · Aug 28 Trump – named America’s worst-ever president by panel of experts – puts out his own chart listing himself as the greatest President Trump remains popular with Republicans, though his approval ratings are low overall and historians tend to rank him as one of the worst presidents in history