The Price of Power
WHITE HOUSE · POLITICAL POWER · TRADE
May 21, 2025
Donald Trump’s second term is marked
by a consolidation of power that
treats the United States less.
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$100 Million Birthday Bash
WHITE HOUSE · POLITICAL POWER · WAR AND SECURITY
May 20, 2025
On June 14, the United States will
stage a military parade for a man’s
birthday…
The Downgrade
MACROECONOMICS · PUBLIC FINANCE · TRADE
May 19, 2025
The U.S. credit rating downgrade by
Moody’s, driven by rising debt and
fiscal uncertainty, has increased…
You Shall Have The Body
LAW AND COURTS · POLITICAL POWER · WAR AND SECURITY
May 17, 2025
Habeas corpus, originating in 1215
as a protection against arbitrary
imprisonment, has evolved into a…
Look! A squirrel!
POLITICAL POWER · WHITE HOUSE · CAMPAIGNS
May 16, 2025
In the lead-up to the 2024 election
and beyond, Donald Trump employed
deliberate distractions—ranging from…
High-Flying Corruption
WHITE HOUSE · POLITICAL POWER · LAW AND COURTS
May 15, 2025
A foreign monarchy gifted a $400
million airplane to President Trump
without congressional approval…
The Price of Instability
TRADE · INFLATION · COST OF LIVING
May 14, 2025
The Trump administration reduced
tariffs on Chinese imports from 145%
to 30% without securing trade…
The Chainsaw’s Still Running
WHITE HOUSE · POLITICAL POWER · PUBLIC FINANCE
May 13, 2025
The Department of Government
Efficiency (DOGE), established under
Trump’s executive order and linked…
Not Magic, Just Memory
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
May 12, 2025
Artificial intelligence functions as
a tool that automates routine tasks
by recognizing patterns and…