Secret donor funds spark White House Ballroom scandal
In 2025, the White House became bogged in controversy regarding secret patron backing connected to the” Chamber design,” a high- profile and expensive construction action. The design, blazoned as a private- funded bid going between $250 and…
Germany pushes back on new U.S. security strategy
Germany rejects US strategy’s free speech advice. Wadephul: No need for external democratic lectures. Trump document slams weak European allies harshly. According to Wadephul, Berlin didn’t require outside lectures on democratic society…
Senators seek ban on Nvidia AI chip sales to China
Bipartisan US bill targets Nvidia chip sales. Aims to restrict advanced tech to China. Focuses on critical AI-related technologies. The commerce secretary would be required by the Secure and Feasible Exports Chips Act to refuse advanced chip export…
US Lawmakers move to roll back sanctions on Syria
US lawmakers seek rollback of Syria sanctions. Syrian American Council welcomes this move. Sign of confidence in Syria’s leadership. SAC is an advocacy group with headquarters in the UnitedStates that focuses on Syrian politics and interaction with…
US and UAE set for final 2025 interest rate cut next week
US and UAE central banks plan rate cut. Final interest rate cut in 2025. Scheduled for implementation next week. There is a 90% chance that the US Federal Reserve will drop interest rates by another 25 basis points at its meeting on December 10. The UAE…
Pentagon probes Pete Hegseth for signal use on Yemen strikes
Pentagon watchdog flagged Hegseth’s Signal use. Discussions involved Yemen strike details. Use risked exposing sensitive military information. The news puts additional pressure on Hegseth, who is already facing criticism over US strikes on suspected…
Trump renames U.S. Institute of Peace after himself
Trump administration renamed U.S. Institute of Peace. Institute now bears President Trump’s name. President’s name placed on headquarters building. This is the most recent development in a seesaw legal dispute over control of the U.S. Institute of Peace,…
Roy Cooper files to run for U.S. senate seat in 2026
Roy Cooper filed Dec. 3 for Senate. Runs for North Carolina U.S. Senate seat. Seat currently held by Republican Thom Tillis. Cooper, the state’s former Democratic governor and Attorney General, officially began his campaign in July. It’s…
Treasury seeks new residency rule for Fed bank presidents
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushes residency rule. Requires three years living in Fed district. Before regional bank presidents take office. Bessent stated at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit on Wednesday that “there is a…
Trump’s final Tennessee Valley Authority nominee faces senate scrutiny
Final Trump TVA nominee faces Senate questioning. Senators probe nominee’s political past, activity. Questions raised about professional experience relevance. Lee Beaman, a Nashville businessman and major Republican Party donor, could become a key…