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Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away?
Will a ‘Trump slump’ continue to hit US tourism in 2026 − and even keep World Cup fans away? The US tourism industry is worried that the “Trump slump” will continue to hit US tourism in 2026, even affecting World Cup fans. The decline in international arrivals to the US in 2025 was 5.4%, a […]
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Trump’s new ‘Buy American’ requirement for EV charging would dramatically curtail build-out
Trump’s new ‘Buy American’ requirement for EV charging would dramatically curtail build-out Donald Trump’s administration has introduced a new “Buy American” requirement for EV charging infrastructure, which would significantly impact its build-out. The requirement states that EV chargers must be built in the US and use components originating from the US to receive federal funding. […]
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A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before, but the seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro is still unprecedented
A predawn op in Latin America? The US has been here before, but the seizure of Venezuela’s Maduro is still unprecedented The US has launched an unprecedented operation to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was captured on December 20, 2026, along with his wife Cilia Flores. This operation marks a break from recent US […]
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Americans are really concerned about democracy
Americans are really concerned about democracy A new study finds that Americans are deeply concerned about the state of US democracy, with 84% saying it’s either in crisis or facing serious challenges. The Republican Party is particularly divided, with three distinct groups: Trump-first Republicans who support broad presidential authority, Constitution-first Republicans who prioritize checks and […]
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John Fetterman is an unusual politician – but his rise from borough mayor to US senator reflects a recent trend
John Fetterman is an unusual politician – but his rise from borough mayor to US senator reflects a recent trend John Fetterman’s rise from borough mayor to US senator reflects a recent trend in American politics where mayors of small and midsized cities are developing national political profiles. The phenomenon has roots in suburbanization and […]
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What America’s divided and tumultuous politics of the late-19th century can teach us
What America’s divided and tumultuous politics of the late-19th century can teach us The late-19th century US politics (1876-1896) can teach us lessons about today’s divided America, including the importance of unified government and the consequences of intense partisanship. In this period, the nation was closely divided, with no president serving two consecutive terms, and […]
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Polarizing political events are leading Americans to increasingly call for a national divorce
Polarizing political events are leading Americans to increasingly call for a national divorce Polarization in American politics has reached a boiling point, with 64% of Americans believing the country is too divided to solve its problems, up from 42% in 2020. The idea of a national divorce, where America splits into two separate countries along […]
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Why do MAGA faithful support Trump if his ‘big beautiful bill’ will likely hurt many of them?
Why do MAGA faithful support Trump if his ‘big beautiful bill’ will likely hurt many of them? President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4, 2025, which focuses on cutting taxes for high-income households and increasing funding for military and border security, but critics argue it will hurt […]
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Sanctioning ghosts: Why US plans to hit Russia with fresh economic penalties will have little effect
Sanctioning ghosts: Why US plans to hit Russia with fresh economic penalties will have little effect The US plans to impose fresh economic penalties on Russia, but experts argue that these sanctions will have little effect due to the already significant decline in trade between the two countries. Russia has developed a network of critical […]
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Deportation tactics from 4 US presidents have done little to reduce the undocumented immigrant population
Deportation tactics from 4 US presidents have done little to reduce the undocumented immigrant population Despite efforts by four US presidents to reduce the undocumented immigrant population, the number has remained around 11 million from 2005 to 2022. The Trump administration’s deportation tactics have been particularly harsh, including workplace raids and mass deportations of noncitizens, […]
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