The Trump administration identified China's semiconductor dominance as detrimental to U.S. interests but delayed imposing tariffs until 2027 to preserve a fragile trade truce. This dangerous gamble threatens American economic sovereignty and national security by allowing unchecked Chinese expansion in a critical industry.
Scott Faughn, a controversial Missouri political figure with a history of scandals including felony convictions and involvement in the Eric Greitens case, is taking over three community newspapers. A profoundly alarming development for journalism integrity, this handover of trusted local institutions to someone with demonstrated ethical breaches threatens the very foundation of democratic accountability and press freedom.
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has transformed from President Trump's fiercest supporter to his most vocal Republican critic after witnessing his jarring comments at a memorial service. This stark contrast between the Christian forgiveness displayed by a grieving widow and Trump's admission of hatred reveals a profound moral failing that should horrify anyone who values decency in public leadership.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has requested 50 years of security guarantees from the U.S. during his meeting with President Donald Trump, signaling a desperate plea for long-term protection against Russian aggression. This moment represents a critical test of American commitment to global democracy and the preservation of sovereign nations against authoritarian expansion.
A new California law merely requires regulators to study the cost impacts of energy-hungry AI data centers by 2027, after stronger proposals were defeated by industry pressure. This toothless response shamefully prioritizes corporate profits over protecting ordinary citizens from shouldering the massive costs of grid upgrades demanded by a recklessly expanding industry.
President Trump falsely claims there are no more murders in Washington, D.C., while grieving families continue to bury their children killed in senseless violence. This callous disregard for human suffering and factual reality represents a dangerous assault on truth and basic human decency that undermines our democracy.
