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In a surprising and bold move, President Donald Trump has declared himself the chairman of the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees, dismissing several current members in the process. He announced …
Trump Names Himself Chairman of Kennedy Center, Vows Cultural Shift Read More
In the heart of Trousdale County, where a grand dream of a nuclear power plant dissolved into echoes of lost opportunities, CoreCivic built Tennessee’s largest prison in 2008. The towering, …
This Week’s Human Rights Spotlight: Troubling Trends and Urgent Needs Read More
In a stark critique published in The New York Times, journalist Ben Casselman exposes the failures of mainstream economics, particularly highlighting concepts like free trade, open borders, and fiscal austerity …
Unveiling the Flaws of Mainstream Economics: A Call for Change Read More
Economists have long shown their struggle with economic policy, and this extends to foreign policy as well. The criticism of Donald Trump’s tariff threats against Mexico, Canada, and China highlights …
Understanding Trump’s Tariffs: A Strategic Leverage in Foreign Policy Read More
With Donald Trump’s resurgence in power came a wave of fervor for tariffs, touted as gateways to an economic “golden age.” Supporters claim tariffs don’t trigger inflation, are funded by …
Tariffs Under Trump: Economic Risks Amid Political Gains Read More
The Medicaid program faced a chaotic disruption recently, as state Medicaid staff experienced a day full of confusion following a Trump administration memo that froze all federal financial assistance. Initially, …
Navigating Chaos in Healthcare: From Medicaid Turmoil to Market Shifts Read More
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced that a summit will take place in Toronto this Friday, organized by the Council on Canada-US Relations. This meeting comes as a crucial …
Canada-US Summit Set for Friday Amid Tariff Discussions Read More
In an exciting announcement, UW-Madison’s Professor of Economics, Kim Ruhl, has been selected to join President Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). This prestigious appointment marks a significant milestone as …
UW-Madison’s Kim Ruhl Joins Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers Read More
In a decisive move, President Trump signed an executive order in the Oval Office to withdraw the United States from the U.N. Human Rights Council. This action coincided with his …
Trump Signs Order to Withdraw U.S. from U.N. Human Rights Council Read More
On February 4, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, stating that the country will withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council and halt …
Trump Withdraws U.S. From UN Human Rights Council and Cuts Refugee Funding Read More