Is TRIPP a Trap?
President Trump claims to have solved one of the world’s thorniest problems. Did he instead swap it for a whole new threat?
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Government Shutdown Causes U.S. Flight Delays
This post was originally published on hereAmid a U.S. federal government shutdown entering its seventh day, staffing shortages among the nation’s 11,000 air traffic controllers—unpaid and working 10-hour shifts up to six days a week—have triggered widespread flight delays across major U.S. airports. The Federal Aviation Administration has slowed incoming traffic to ensure safety amid…
German Mayor Stabbed
This post was originally published on hereGerman Mayor Iris Stalzer was stabbed yesterday and left critically injured near her home. She was elected mayor of Herdecke in North Rhine-Westphalia in September. There has been a stark rise in violence against politicians, and the stabbing is still under investigation.
France’s Prime Minister Resigns in Record Time
This post was originally published on here France’s new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, announced his new cabinet on Sunday. The next day, he resigned. He lasted just 27 days, making his time in office the shortest in modern French history. Lecornu is France’s third failed prime minister in a row. France has a right-wing president…
Has Israel’s War Been ‘Liberating’?
This post was originally published on here Since the Gaza war started two years ago yesterday, Israel has come a long way. In 2023, the nation was divided, unprepared and on the defensive. Now, Hamas is almost defeated; Hezbollah has been uprooted from Lebanon; Iran’s nuclear program has suffered hard blows. Today, we have a…
Putin Orders Record Fall Draft and Vows to Win ‘Righteous Battle’ Over Ukraine
This post was originally published on here Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up September by ordering the drafting of 135,000 men, marking the largest autumn conscription drive for Russia in almost a decade. The number of new draftees, some 10,000 higher than the typical fall figure, has convinced analysts that despite Putin’s claims of wanting…
Two Years After October 7, Anti-Semitism Surges in Germany
This post was originally published on here Two years after Hamas’s deadly attack on Israel, anti-Semitic incidents have become normal in Germany. An average of five protests per day—up from one before Oct. 7, 2023—showcase hatred against Jews along with cheers for Hamas and Holocaust denial. This “disturbing normality” threatens Jewish safety and erodes social…
U.S. Supreme Court Starts New Term
This post was originally published on hereThe U.S. Supreme Court’s new term starts today. It will take up several cases that could affect major constitutional issues. The conservative 6-3 majority is poised to deliver potentially transformative victories for President Trump’s vision of executive authority. Issues include trade and tariff policy, the president’s power to fire…
12-Day War, Part 2?
This post was originally published on herePresident Trump said Sunday that the U.S. would bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities again if Iran resumes its nuclear program. “We’ll have to take care of that too if they do [restart],” he told sailors at a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy. “[Iran] wants to do…