January 2, 2026
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U.S. & Canadian Politics & Diplomacy

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Eric Swalwell’s Promise to Target ICE Agents if Elected California Governor: A Quiet Challenge Emerges

Chris Wick03 mins

Eric Swalwell’s campaign for California governor introduces a strategy focused on holding ICE agents accountable through increased transparency and state-level actions. His promise to strip driving privileges from agents who commit crimes and insist on public identification signals a shift in the state’s approach to immigration enforcement, highlighting tensions between federal authority and local governance.

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A Quiet Line in the Soil: How Fertilizer Became the Latest Flashpoint in North American Power Politics

Chris Wick05 mins

A quietly escalating North American fertilizer trade war is taking shape as President Donald Trump threatens severe tariffs on Canadian potash and nutrient imports. This investigative analysis examines how deeply the U.S. depends on Canadian fertilizer, why the shift toward domestic production carries major economic and geopolitical risks, and how farmers on both sides of the border could be caught in the crossfire. With Canada supplying over half of America’s fertilizer imports, the stakes stretch from food security and supply chain stability to long-term trade realignments.

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When the Jaguar Stirs: Colombia Pushes Back Against Washington’s Expanding War

Chris Wick04 mins

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has warned that any U.S. military strikes on Colombian territory would “wake the jaguar,” signaling a major shift in the country’s tolerance for foreign intervention. The clash began after President Donald Trump suggested expanding anti-drug operations into Colombia, accusing the nation of allowing cocaine production to flourish. Petro rejected the idea as an attack on national sovereignty, escalating a feud that has already strained diplomatic relations, disrupted cooperation on narcotics, and raised fears of renewed U.S. intervention in Latin America. As Washington increases its military presence near Venezuela and intensifies maritime strikes, Colombia’s warning marks a decisive moment in the region’s geopolitical landscape.

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A Quiet Reset Behind the Curtain of Power

Chris Wick03 mins

The latest U.S. National Security Strategy marks a major geopolitical shift, placing normalizing relations with Russia and rapidly ending the Ukraine conflict among America’s core priorities. The document criticizes Europe’s unrealistic expectations, warns of escalating risks, and calls for a refocused foreign policy centered on regional stability and domestic interests. With the strategy urging an end to NATO expansion and promoting diplomatic engagement over intervention, Washington signals a quieter but profound reset in its global posture.

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A Hard Line Drawn: Washington Signals Zero Tolerance for Cop Killers

Chris Wick03 mins

The Back the Blue Act marks a major shift in federal criminal policy, introducing the death penalty for anyone who kills a law-enforcement officer and dramatically expanding federal jurisdiction over crimes involving police. With more than two dozen senators backing the measure and police organizations nationwide urging action, the bill signals a new era of hard-line enforcement — one that could reshape how the U.S. handles violent crime, officer safety, and federal sentencing power.

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Inside the FBI’s Silent War: Kash Patel’s Battle Against Deep State Resistance

Chris Wick02 mins

The FBI under Director Kash Patel remains a battleground. Despite broad leadership shake-ups, an internal report reveals the bureau as a “rudderless ship,” still tangled in ideological resistance and what insiders call “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Objectivity, it seems, is the first casualty. Patel, often criticized for inexperience and self-promotion — remember the “raid jacket debacle”?…

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NYT No Longer a Credible Newspaper — US Treasury Secretary Sounds Alarm

Chris Wick02 mins

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent didn’t hold back in his critique of The New York Times. Calling the once-revered outlet a “fever swamp,” he accused it of pushing misleading narratives—especially about President Donald Trump’s mental health. At a New York Times live event, Bessent went on the offensive, blaming the paper for downplaying what he…

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