Tag: POLITICS
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Federal Reserve vs. White House: The Battle Over Interest Rates
The tug-of-war between political ambition and monetary prudence is playing out in full view as President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell engage in a silent standoff. At the center of this delicate balance lies the Fed’s recent decision to keep interest rates unchanged, a move that reignited tensions between the White House and…
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How China’s Hands Are Tied and the U.S. Holds the Leverage
China owes the United States approximately $1 trillion in defaulted debt—a staggering figure rooted in a complex historical and legal web few discuss today. This financial obligation dates back to loans issued by the U.S. and the U.K. to the Republic of China (ROC) before 1949, when the ROC was the internationally recognized government. Following…
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UK’s Controversial Policy Shifts: Welfare Cuts & Defense Spending
Keir Starmer’s government in Great Britain has introduced sweeping policy changes that have sparked intense debate. Central to these changes are substantial cuts to welfare benefits and civil servant positions, alongside a significant increase in defense spending. These decisions reflect the government’s attempt to navigate economic constraints while prioritizing national security, but they have also…