What Is the Current US Congress Approval Rating?
Congress approval rating in the US has sunk to a critical low, leveling with the lowest rating in recent history. This paper will bring out point-blank the reasons behind this decline in ratings, examine the causes of it, and explain the implications it…
USINDOPACOM Hosts Philippines for Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board
In August 2025, the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) hosted the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for the annual meeting of the Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board (MDB-SEB) at Camp Smith in Hawaii. This high-level…
Judge blocks Federal Trade Commission probe into media matters
Summary Federal judge blocks FTC investigation into Media Matters. The Trump administration’s FTC targeted liberal watchdog groups. Media Matters accused spreading hate speech on X. Allegations arose after Elon Musk’s X acquisition.…
Trump backs peace deal in Zelensky White House meeting
Summary Trump supports the peace deal between Ukraine, Russia. Welcomed Zelensky warmly to White House. High-stakes talks focused on conflict resolution. Calls for an end to the Ukraine war. Emphasizes the importance of diplomatic negotiations. In order…
Trump vows to lead movement against mail-in voting
Summary Trump led a movement against mail-in voting. Targeting voting method used by one-third. Focus on eliminating mail ballots nationwide. Move ahead of 2026 midterm elections. Claims mail voting threatens election integrity. Trump said he will sign…
US backs West Bank expansion, says Envoy
Summary The US ambassador says West Bank development is not illegal. Statement made on Israeli Army Radio Monday. The US will not oppose West Bank expansion. Described development as “massive” and ongoing. Comments contrast with international…
Trump revokes over 6,000 student visas in 2026
Summary The Trump administration revoked over 6,000 student visas. Revocations began January 20, 2025. The State Department announced visa cancellations. Action affects international students in the US. Cancellations raise concerns for affected students.…
Prince Faisal and Sheikh Abdullah Hold Strategic Call Amid Regional Developments
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held a crucial phone call on Monday, reflecting the deepening cooperation between the two Gulf powers amid urgent regional and international challenges. The discussion, which…
Volodymyr Zelenskyy to meet Trump after failed Putin summit
Summary Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Washington Monday. The meeting follows the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. The Alaska summit ended without a ceasefire agreement. Talks likely to focus on the Ukraine conflict. The meeting aims to strengthen US-Ukraine…
Bering Bad News: Trump, Putin and European Lessons from the Alaska Summit
The Alaska Summit on August 15, 2025, between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin marked a significant moment in international diplomacy, yet it underscored the deep complexities and challenges facing Europe and the broader…