Trump immunity from IRS audit shocks experts, who warn it could undermine trust in tax system Donald Trump has a reputation for slashing his taxes using techniques that some experts find aggressive AAP · May 22
Quote of the Day by Journalist Diane Sawyer: ‘Whatever you want in life, other people are going to want it too. Believe in…’ Powerful words which prove success belongs to everyone willing to believe in themselves Quote of the Day: Decades into her acclaimed career, Diane Sawyer continues to represent determination and credibility in American media. Her quote still resonates because it speaks to a quiet but deeply familiar struggle, the fear of not truly deserving success. The Economic Times · May 14
Will Trump's Beijing visit mark another reset in the history of US-China relations? This week's summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing underscores how far US-China relations have shifted since Richard Nixon’s landmark 1972 meeting with Mao Zedong, when Cold War pragmatism drew two rivals together against a common Soviet threat – a stark contrast to today’s… Radio France Internationale · May 13
The symbolism of venue for Trump-Xi summit – and the tricky question of what they should eat Details of the US leader’s first summit in China in almost a decade are being carefully curated The Independent UK · May 13
Returning the favour? In 1971, Iran had sheltered Pakistan assets Islamabad denies reports of Iranian fleet at Nur Khan Base The Times of India · May 12
Trump-Xi summit will be no ‘Nixon in China’ moment – that they are talking is enough for now Meetings between Chinese and American leaders are not exactly routine, but few are historically groundbreaking. The Conversation · May 11
Republicans would rather self-destruct than save themselves from Trump As the president’s popularity withers, the party has no will to stage an intervention against him The Guardian - US · May 11
Not even Nixon would stoop so low Donald Trump's graphic display in front of children in the Oval Office should be the GOP's wake-up call Salon · May 8
Trump echoes Nixon's racist strategy No longer bothering to hide its agenda, the administration is making blatant appeals to the Old South Salon · May 6
Donald Trump's Deeply Disappointing Would-Be Assassin Cole Tomas Allen's actions just don't make sense, even in his own words, or in a time of political polarization. Reason · May 1
Under US law, Trump faces an impending deadline to end the Iran war. What happens if he ignores it? US President Donald Trump is quickly approaching a deadline to wrap up his war against Iran – or he’ll be in breach of US law. The Conversation · Apr 29
War Hawks' 'Credibility' Obsession Makes America Less Credible Trump is making the same mistakes Nixon did, doubling down on pointless threats to save face. Reason · Apr 28
“China has a model called technological leapfrogging, where they tend to lag behind in one technological development so they can innovate on the next”: The revolutionary history of Chinese synths This is the complete history of China’s synthesizer industry, from Cultural Revolution to globalisation MusicRadar · Apr 28
‘He didn’t enjoy it that much’: what happened when Prince Charles went to a baseball game in 1970 With the king expected to visit the US, here’s a look back at when he didn’t quite understand America’s favorite pastime The Guardian - US · Apr 27
International Business Times UK · Apr 25 Trump Officially Flipped the Script on the War on Drugs, Issues Bold Orders on Marijuana and Psychedelics Donald Trump has ordered fast-tracked research into psychedelics and moved to reschedule medical marijuana, signalling a sharp shift in Republican drug policy.
International Business Times UK · Apr 24 Newest Data Reveals 55% of Americans Want Trump Impeached As Support Among Young Voters and Independents Hits Record Highs A new poll shows 55% of US adults support impeaching Trump, with significant backing from independents and even some of his 2024 voters.
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Republicans delay vote on bill gutting Endangered Species Act – on Earth Day The ESA passed 355-4 in the House of Representatives in 1973
The Mary Sue · Apr 22 Veterans Occupy the Cannon Rotunda in Protest of Overseas US-led Wars Veterans from several coalitions and service member families gathered at the Cannon Rotunda in the US Capitol Building. They came to protest the Iran war and other military incursions in the Middle East early on Tuesday morning.
Reason · Apr 19 One Thing Every Modern President Has in Common: They All Spent More Than the Last Guy The vibe shift that really matters—a reduction in the size, scope, and spending of government—hasn't happened, and America is worse off for it.
Space · Apr 17 'For All Mankind' alternative timeline vs reality: How Apple TV's sci-fi show diverges from history How do "For All Mankind"'s six decades of space exploration "history" compare with the real thing?
The Conversation · Apr 17 Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives set April 21, 2026, as the date to hear from and question top Pentagon officials Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, and Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, head of U.S. Africa Command, about the war in Iran. But Republican legislators put…
Salon · Apr 16 Donald Trump's duplicitous duo Special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are proof of what happens when conflicts of interest meet diplomacy
The Conversation · Apr 15 All The President’s Men at 50: how a trusted US media covered politics in the 1970s This month marks the 50th anniversary of a much-revered classic of American cinema, All The President’s Men.
The Conversation · Apr 14 A justice department opinion arguing the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional could revert the nation to a time when presidents freely burned their papers Prior to 1978, U.S. presidents could do what they pleased with the records from their time in office. They owned them.