Tag: Trump

  • What does a US Government Shutdown Actually Mean?

    The US faces another shutdown as Congress fails to agree on funding. Essential services like military and Social Security continue, but many agencies could close and workers face unpaid furloughs. This time Trump’s team hints at using it to cut federal jobs, raising deeper uncertainty.

  • The Epstein Letter Is Real, and It’s Bad

    The long-rumoured Epstein letter Trump denied exists has now been revealed by House Democrats. Once dismissed as a smear, the note—containing Trump’s suggestive lines about “secrets” and “things in common”—undermines his lawsuit and denials. By rejecting a fallback defence, Trump turned a survivable story into a damaging scandal.

  • Trump’s Crypto Power Grab

    Donald Trump’s latest $6.4 billion Cronos partnership with Crypto.com reflects his growing entanglement with cryptocurrency, blending politics, personal wealth, and self-promotion. Through deregulation, pro-crypto legislation, and ventures like Truth Social’s token, Trump has transformed crypto from a countercultural experiment into a vehicle for power, influence, and the Trump brand.

  • Why Everyone’s Buying Gold Now

    Gold has surged to a record $3,551 per ounce, rising over 36% this year and 42% in the past twelve months. Investors are turning to the metal as a safe haven amid Trump’s tariff battles, fears over Federal Reserve independence, and global economic uncertainty.

  • US-EU Trade Truce on the Brink

    Trump is threatening fresh tariffs on the EU over its digital services taxes and tech rules, reigniting a fragile trade truce. Brussels, lacking China’s leverage, is scrambling for countermeasures while insisting it won’t bow to pressure on regulating Big Tech.

  • Is Trump Walking Into Putin’s Trap?

    Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are set to meet in Alaska for a hastily arranged summit on Ukraine, raising fears of a one-sided deal. With Russia demanding to keep seized territory and Trump eager for peace, experts warn Ukraine may be sidelined, risking disastrous consequences for its defence and Europe’s stability.

  • Trump’s War on Crime Is a Sham

    Donald Trump has taken control of Washington D.C.’s police and deployed the National Guard, citing crime fears despite falling rates. Critics say his real aim is to use state power against opponents, raising concerns of authoritarian motives.

  • China Is Watching Trump-Putin Closely

    China launched the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing with 500 robots from 16 countries competing in 26 events like soccer, boxing, medicine sorting, and cleaning. Robots stumbled often but wowed crowds, while officials highlighted China’s push to lead in robotics and AI.

  • Trump Seeks China Deal for Personal Gain

    Trump’s push for a trade deal with China is driving major concessions. He reversed his own AI chip export ban, allowing Nvidia and AMD to sell chips to China in exchange for a 15% U.S. revenue cut—sparking security fears. Xi has already gained leverage on Taiwan and negotiations, while Trump risks a lopsided deal favoring…

  • America Is The Biggest Loser In Trump’s Trade War

    Trump’s trade war is hitting home harder than expected. According to the OECD, U.S. growth is taking the biggest hit from rising tariffs, with GDP forecasts slashed and business confidence sinking. As costs rise and demand falls, the American economy is slowing faster than its global peers—fueling fears of recession.