Week 6 of Donald Trump’s Criminal Trial
This week marked the conclusion of the sixth week of the criminal trial against former President Donald J. Trump. The trial, which is the first prosecution of an American president,…
UN Court Orders Immediate Halt to Israeli Offensive in Gaza
May 24, 2024 – The United Nations’ top court has directed Israel to “immediately halt” its military offensive in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza where over one million Palestinians…
Billionaire Surprises UMass Dartmouth Graduates with Cash Gifts
Graduates of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth received an unexpected and generous gift at their commencement ceremony last week. Robert Hale Jr., the billionaire co-founder and president of Granite Telecommunications,…
Supreme Court Upholds Controversial South Carolina Voting Map
On May 23, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of South Carolina Republicans, allowing the use of a congressional voting map that had previously been deemed unconstitutional by…
Blinken Pushes for Policy Change on Ukraine’s Use of U.S. Weapons
Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, President Biden has maintained a strict rule: Ukraine is not allowed to use American-supplied weapons to attack Russian territory. This restriction was…
EU to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Support Ukraine
The European Union (EU) has approved a plan to utilize profits from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine and its military efforts. This decision comes in response to Russia’s full-scale…
$7.7 Billion in Student Loans Canceled in Latest Biden Administration Effort
On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced the approval of an additional $7.7 billion in student loan debt forgiveness. This latest round of debt cancellation benefits 160,500 borrowers, bringing the total…
Ireland, Norway, and Spain to Recognize Palestinian State
On May 28, 2024, Ireland, Norway, and Spain will officially recognize the Palestinian state, marking a significant diplomatic shift intended to bolster peace efforts in the Middle East. This decision…
Biden and Big Oil: The Collapse of an Uneasy Truce
Early Cooperation and Profits Early in his presidency, President Joe Biden managed to maintain a fragile truce with the oil and gas industry. Although he imposed restrictions on drilling as…
Yellen Calls for Coordinated Response to Excess Chinese Exports
FRANKFURT, May 21, 2024 – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen emphasized the need for the United States and Europe to address China’s excess industrial capacity in a coordinated manner to…