How Trump’s Iran war could make the world more reliant on coal The energy crisis sparked by the war is making some countries consider ramping up their use of dirty fuels The Guardian - US · Apr 5
‘Time is running out’: Donald Trump spoke more truth than he knew THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The unwillingness of the American public to tolerate US casualties in Iran means that the president has discovered the limits of his military power The Independent UK · Apr 4
US and Iran: A brief history of how decades of mistrust and bad blood led to open warfare With U.S. bombs raining down on Iran and Tehran’s leaders responding by hitting targets across the Persian Gulf and restricting transit through the Strait of Hormuz, it is fair to suggest that the present moment represents a low in relations between the two countries. The Conversation · Apr 4
What is Benjamin Netanyahu’s end game in the Iran war? The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran is now into its second month. Despite spectacular early successes, the resilience of Iran’s government and military has meant the US and Israel have lost the strategic initiative. This means they are being more reactive than proactive in determining the outcome… The Conversation · Apr 2
The Iran War Has Already Hurt Oil Production More Than the '70s Energy Crisis Did The conflict is squeezing global supply and pushing prices up. Reason · Mar 25
Trump's Strait of Hormuz problem Oil prices surge as the Trump administration shows no clear plan for the world’s most critical shipping lane Salon · Mar 15
The family that served 13 presidents in the White House over eight decades The Ficklin family was a constant presence for nearly eight decades, serving presidents from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Barack Obama The Independent UK · Mar 15
Iran war punctures Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ promise on US gas prices, experts say Fossil fuel supply is more vulnerable to global shocks than renewable power sources and efforts to boost efficiencies The Guardian - US · Mar 12
Michelle Obama raises eyebrows again by skipping Jesse Jackson’s memorial service Former presidents Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama all attended the Chicago ceremony The Independent UK · Mar 6
Trump’s current war on Iran picks up where a longstanding enmity left off The mutual resentments that have fueled tensions between the US and Iran have simmered for nearly half a century The Guardian - US · Mar 1
Reagan Speechwriter Outlines What Trump Needs For Successful Second State of the Union Clark Judge, a longtime political speechwriter for former President Ronald Reagan, gave an interview in which he said that Tuesday's State of the Union speech is a pivotal moment in Donald Trump's presidency. International Business Times · Feb 24
‘An extension of his administration’: how Trump’s resorts became a proxy for access and power Elected officials visited Trump properties 145 times since his inauguration, records show The Guardian - US · Feb 24
‘Learning to be humble meant taming my need to stand out from the group’ – a humility scholar explains how he became more grounded “Humble” is not a word my colleagues would use to describe me, especially early in my career. The Conversation · Feb 19
Fresh Poll Highlights What Americans Truly Think Of Melania Trump Compared To Past First Ladies Melania’s results closely mirrored those of her husband. Bored Panda · Feb 17
Salon · Feb 15 Next Dem attorney general faces a mess The Justice Department was reformed in the wake of Watergate. A similar process will be needed after Bondi's abuses
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7 UK supreme court hearing interrupted by history podcast played from judge’s phone Proceedings briefly halted after audio from The Rest Is History broadcast over the courtroom speakers
The Independent UK · Feb 2 Chairs from viral photo of Bidens and Carters sell for $11K at auction The chairs, snapped up at auction by an avid collector of presidential memorabilia, sparked mirth and a wealth of Hobbit theories following a viral photo of the Bidens and Carters in 2021
The Independent UK · Jan 30 World creeps closer to eradicating human Guinea worm cases, with just 10 last year: Carter Center The Carter Center says there were only 10 reported cases of Guinea worm infections confined to three countries in 2025
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 Donald Trump Health Rumours Rise as President Stops Dyeing Hair and Asks Aides to Speak Up Donald Trump's health fears rise as the president stops dyeing his hair and predicts he will die within 10 years after viewing Jimmy Carter lying in state.
International Business Times UK · Jan 27 Is Donald Trump Dying Soon? POTUS Allegedly Stuns Staff With Eerie Death Prediction Donald Trump reportedly stuns allies with a prediction of his own death within 10 years as he navigates his second term and a $300M White House renovation.
Reason · Jan 26 "Life Without Buckley v. Valeo," by John Samples "How the decision did and did not change the world."
The Guardian - US · Jan 25 Trump’s not the first US president to fall in love with war. History shows where this is going In his fresh intoxication with global conquest, Trump is following an established pattern – one that promises disaster
Barchart · Jan 22 Calling Back to Jimmy Carter, Citigroup’s CEO Says Credit Card Rate Caps Would ‘Not Be Good’ for the U.S. Economy CEO Fraser warned that the proposed cap on interest rates will restrict access to credit.
International Business Times UK · Dec 26, 2025 Gold Prices: Record Rally Marks Best Year Since Jimmy Carter Presidency In 1979 Gold prices hit a 46-year high in 2025, mirroring the 1979 rally. Discover why central banks are stockpiling bullion and if gold will smash $5,000 in 2026.
Euronews · Dec 18, 2025 All the president's men: Trump's White House portrait gallery decorations spark row over decorum Donald Trump has added new features to his President Walk Of Fame portrait gallery of former leaders of the United States. But the decorative plaques in the West Wing of the White House have ripped up the rule book on protocol with language more akin to Trump's social media style.