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Rubio’s Reinvention: From Soft Power Diplomat to MAGA-Aligned Secretary of State
Once a proponent of global engagement, Marco Rubio now champions isolationism and skepticism toward foreign aid In a striking political transformation, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has emerged as a key figure aligning with the “Make America Great Again”…
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The AI Lobbying Surge in Washington
Over 500 organizations lobbied the White House and Congress in just six months as artificial intelligence reshapes industry and regulation. Washington, D.C. – As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms sectors from healthcare to defense, companies and interest groups are racing to…
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EU Strengthens Ties in Asia: Von der Leyen and Costa Begin Diplomatic Tour in Japan and China
European leaders meet Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba before pivotal discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa have begun a significant diplomatic tour in Asia, initiating their agenda in…
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From the Gavel’s Edge: Speaker Mike Johnson Ends House Session Early to Sidestep Epstein Files Vote
Facing mounting pressure over Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, the Republican speaker shuts down the House a day early—driving partisan and intra-party tensions into recess. In a dramatic move that has deepened partisan and GOP infighting, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) abruptly…
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Trade Tensions in Asia: US Announces New Tariffs
Trump administration sets 15% tariffs on Japanese imports, signs agreements with Indonesia and the Philippines at 19% tariffs. In a significant shift in trade policy, President Donald Trump has announced a new trade agreement with Japan, imposing tariffs of 15…
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Epstein Case: Deputy Attorney General to Meet Maxwell
Trump calls the decision ‘appropriate’; Justice Department will speak to the financier’s accomplice, previously summoned by Congress; House adjourns early to avoid debate; Clash erupts between Trump and Obama. In a controversial move that has sparked heated debate across Capitol…
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BYD Slams UK’s EV Subsidy as ‘Stupid’: A Cautionary Tale for the Industry
Chinese automaker warns that exclusionary grants may undermine Britain’s electric vehicle market long-term China’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, BYD, has publicly criticized the United Kingdom’s newly unveiled electric car subsidy scheme, labeling it “stupid” and warning that the policy could…
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Global Net Zero Standard Setback: Shell and Peers Exit Climate Effort
Major energy companies withdraw from SBTi draft guidelines after proposed ban on new oil and gas fields In a significant development for the global energy sector, Shell and several other leading oil and gas companies have stepped away from a…
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FRANCE ON A KNIFE‑EDGE
July 2025 political update: Bayrou’s minority government fights on as Macron mulls fresh gambles Paris – A year after President Emmanuel Macron shocked Europe by dissolving the National Assembly and triggering snap elections, France remains trapped in the political purgatory those…
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Berlin’s Great Experiment
July 2025 political update: Chancellor Merz’s fledgling grand coalition faces polls, policy fissures and a restless far‑right Berlin — Five months after Germany’s snap election upended the political chessboard, Friedrich Merz’s newborn grand coalition is already showing hairline cracks. The conservative chancellor spent…
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