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Trump announces a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, but Moscow’s attacks continue. Is this a genuine peace initiative or diplomacy without an agreement?
There’s something deeply disturbing about watching a president complain about not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize while his country remains tangled in another costly confrontation overseas. Donald Trump stood before a campaign rally and complained about not getting the recognition he believes he deserves. Meanwhile, ordinary Americans are left dealing with the economic consequences of … Read more
A friendly 90-minute conversation between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has produced a controversial Russian diesel agreement. But with Ukraine’s war continuing and peace negotiations stalled, who is really benefiting from Washington’s latest diplomatic move?
Eight Nobel Peace Prizes, one president and a very public grievance. Chris Wick takes a darkly satirical look at Trump’s pursuit of recognition, political grandiosity and the contradictions of peace through military power.
Democrats Invade Trump Country: The Midterm Strategy That Could Force Republicans to Spend Millions Something unusual is happening in American politics. Democrats are moving their campaign operations into congressional districts where Donald Trump won comfortably in 2024. And the most interesting part? They don’t necessarily have to win those districts for the strategy to serve … Read more
The Pentagon plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood killer Nidal Hasan on December 3, 2026. The unprecedented move raises serious questions about justice, government power, and the return of public executions in America.
A political fault line is opening inside the Republican Party, and Israel sits directly on top of it. For decades, evangelical Christianity helped make support for Israel a pillar of conservative politics, but America First nationalism and younger Republican voters are challenging assumptions that once seemed untouchable. Polling cited in a new analysis reveals a striking generational divide that could eventually reshape Republican foreign policy. The deeper question is no longer simply whether Republicans support Israel, but how much America should be expected to sacrifice in that support.