Trump declares economic warfare on Iran. And, SCOTUS to rule on White House ballroom
President Trump has declared economic warfare on Iran in an effort to pressure the country back into negotiations. And, the…
South Korea military drills / Pivot to Asia? / USS Lincoln
This week, President Trump ordered that annual military drills between the U.S. and South Korea be scaled back. He also…
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. And, new census report Trump is touting raises concerns
The U.S. debt has surpassed $40 trillion. And, a new census report on noncitizen voting that President Trump is touting…
Greetings from Trouville-sur-Mer, a beach town little changed since Monet painted it
The Normandy beach town of Trouville-sur-Mer is a two-hour train ride from Paris, but feels a world away, with English…
Elbridge who? How the name of a forgotten founder lives on in the word ‘gerrymander’
Elbridge Gerry was an important early figure in the American Revolution, but his decision to approve a "gerrymandered" state legislative…
U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida’s primaries
President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And,…
Striking hospital employees sound alarm over workplace violence
In addition to pay, striking hospital workers say patient violence is an issue. Hospital workers are seven times more likely…
Feeling restless? Level up your life by starting a side quest
Feeling restless in life? Level up your main quest with an activity that has no other purpose than to add…
U.S. and Iran miss peace talks deadline. And, Alaska, Florida and Wyoming primaries
The U.S. and Iran missed a deadline to begin peace talks this week. The monthslong war has depleted U.S. resources.…