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March 4, 2025

Trump alters tariffs, easing strain with Canada and Mexico

Kyle C. Garrison

In an important change in policy, President Donald Trump of the United States has authorized directives to broaden the exclusions for tariffs that were recently placed on Canadian and Mexican…

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February 27, 2025

The Stalled US-Ukraine Rare Minerals Deal

Kyle C. Garrison

Ukraine and US Fail to Finalize Rare Earth Minerals AgreementThis past Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump convened in Washington with the intention of signing a…

International

January 5, 2025

Border detentions in December remain stable, reaching lowest levels since 2020

Kyle C. Garrison

Border detentions for unauthorized crossings from Mexico into the United States in December showed little change from the previous month, maintaining the lowest levels since July 2020. A senior U.S.…

International

January 4, 2025

John Thune prepares to lead as Senate majority leader amid political challenges

Kyle C. Garrison

John Thune's political career has been defined by resilience, strategic thinking, and the ability to tackle complex challenges. After ousting Sen. Tom Daschle, the influential Democratic majority leader, in 2004,…

International

January 4, 2025

Panama marks 25 years of sovereignty over the Panama Canal

Kyle C. Garrison

This year marks a significant milestone for Panama as the nation celebrates 25 years since it assumed full control of the Panama Canal. On December 31, 1999, the canal was…

International

January 3, 2025

Congress approves plan to avoid government shutdown amid Republican divisions

Kyle C. Garrison

The US Congress narrowly avoided a partial government shutdown on Friday, after weeks of partisan wrangling over federal spending limits and debt ceiling extensions. The crisis came as Republicans, responding…

International

December 31, 2024

Kamala Harris urges resilience as Democrats regroup after election loss

Kyle C. Garrison

Vice President Kamala Harris appealed to Democrats still reeling from last month's election defeat, urging them to remain steadfast in their commitment to progress. Speaking days before Donald Trump returned…

International

December 30, 2024

Biden sets ambitious emissions reduction goal as Trump vows to reverse climate progress

Kyle C. Garrison

President Joe Biden announced a bold plan to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by more than 60% by 2035, reaffirming his administration's commitment to fighting global warming. This move comes…

International

December 30, 2024

House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown, but debt ceiling fight looms

Kyle C. Garrison

The Republican-led US House of Representatives passed legislation on Friday to prevent a government shutdown, rejecting President-elect Donald Trump's calls to include billions of dollars in new funding. The bill,…

International

December 29, 2024

SpaceX pushes to turn Starbase into a new Texas city

Kyle C. Garrison

SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, has put forward an ambitious proposal to turn its Starbase facility in Boca Chica Beach, Texas, into an officially chartered city. The…

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