Washington Politics
After shuttering USAID, Trump launches new foreign aid strategy
The new global health program seeks to address longstanding complaints about corruption and dependency, without giving up the tools of soft power
February 10, 2026
Leah Schroeder
Media
Hegseth to take control of Stars & Stripes for 'warfighter' makeover
Critics, including veterans and First Amendment advocates, say the proposed overhaul would usurp the storied military newspaper's independence
February 04, 2026
Latin America
Panama court could trip Trump's wire over China linked ports
A decision at the center of geopolitical tensions and the president's pledge to 'take back' canal shipping facilities from Beijing is expected any day
January 27, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
World Cup shaping up to be proving ground for Trump's Golden Dome
Millions of spectators will serve as the ultimate test subjects as FIFA 2026 becomes a bonanza for defense and surveillance technology
January 26, 2026
QiOSK
Bipartisan outrage after Trump greenlights Nvidia chips to China
Today’s announcement came as lawmakers were meeting to discuss how Beijing's AI progress was a threat to US national security
January 14, 2026
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