Trump Administration Faces Challenges,

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A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from halting food aid to over 40 million low-income Americans.
The US Senate voted to reject Trump’s global tariffs on more than 100 countries.
Trump called on the Senate to scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown.

What's Happening?

The Trump administration is facing opposition from various fronts, including the judiciary and the Senate. With the government shutdown ongoing, the situation remains uncertain.

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Newly released emails suggest Donald Trump knew about Jeffrey Epstein's conduct, including trafficking victims.
The world is on track for a catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise due to insufficient climate action.
The US government shutdown has ended, but the issue of expiring tax credits remains unresolved.

Why Does it Matter?

These developments have significant implications for the environment, politics, and social justice.

Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to Enforce Passport Policy

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The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to enforce a policy that requires passports to display a citizen's biological sex at birth.
The policy affects transgender and nonbinary individuals who want to self-select their sex designation on passports.
The court's decision is a temporary win for the Trump administration, but litigation on the merits will continue in lower courts.

What Does This Mean?

This decision can have real-world impacts on transgender individuals, particularly when traveling.

US Military Strikes on Alleged Drug Smugglers: What's Happening?

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The US military has carried out multiple lethal strikes on alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
At least 64 people have been killed in the strikes since September
The US has designated Latin American drug cartels as **terrorist organizations

Why is this happening?

The Trump administration has justified the attacks as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the US.

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Lawmakers have demanded more information about the strikes, but the administration has been tight-lipped.

Canada-US Trade Tensions Escalate

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The ad featured a clip of Ronald Reagan speaking against tariffs
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Carney apologized to Trump during a dinner at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit

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US-China Trade War: What's Next?

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So, what's next?

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Introduction to US-China Trade Talks

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What Does This Mean?

The victory strengthens Milei's ability to carry out his economic reforms and introduces ambitious tax and labor reforms.
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Will the US continue these strikes?

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