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Science vs Politics: Understanding the Removal of Susan Monarez as CDC Director
The sudden but somewhat expected removal of Susan Monarez as Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on 27 August 2025 has […]
Why Did Donald Trump Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook?
Lisa Cook is an American economist who was sworn in as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in 2022. This made her […]
Purpose of NATO Explained: Roles, Responsibilities, and Missions
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization of NATO has been at the forefront of some of the major geopolitical and international relation issues. Also referred to […]
U.S. Government Acquires 10 Percent Stake in Intel
The United States government has acquired a 10 percent ownership stake in the homegrown but embattled chipmaker Intel Corporation. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick explained in […]
Gerrymandering Explained: How It Works and Why It is Legal in the United States
The word “gerrymandering” originates from Elbridge Gerry, a former governor of Massachusetts and signer of the Declaration of Independence. In 1812, he approved a political […]
Trump’s Power Play Against Democrat-Led Cities
Donald Trump has undertaken a sweeping effort to weaken the independence of some of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Democratic-led cities, which […]
U.S. Debt Ceiling Pros and Cons: Purpose and Criticisms
Article I Section 8 of the United States Constitution gives the U.S. Congress the sole power to authorize the borrowing of money on the credit […]
Where Does Fentanyl in the U.S. Come From?
Fentanyl is an opioid analgesic used in the management of severe pain. It is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. However, because it […]
How the Second Trump Administration is Defying the Courts
The second administration of U.S. President Donald Trump took off with a series of controversial executive orders that were later challenged in U.S. courts. Several […]