A Week That Shook the U.S. The final week of August 2025 may be remembered as a turning point in American politics. Within forty-eight hours, two seismic events reshaped the national conversation: a federal appeals…
Japan pushed back against a new US demand to buy more American rice, a last-minute condition that derailed this week’s negotiations and led chief trade negotiator Ryosei Akazawa to cancel a planned trip to Washington.…
On August 29, 2025, the US closed the door on one of the most consumer-friendly rules in its import system: the de minimis exemption. For decades, this policy let Americans order goods worth up to…
History often slips quietly from living memory into archives and books. With the passing of Donald McPherson at 103, America has lost not just a decorated veteran but the final living link to one of…
Few decisions by an American president ignite as much controversy as deploying federal power into local communities. This week, former President Donald Trump authorized expanded National Guard operations in Democratic-led cities including Chicago, Baltimore, and…
