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Crypto Rules, Presidential Ethics, and the Senate’s Gamble
President Donald Trump has reportedly accepted tougher conflict-of-interest language in the Senate’s Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly called the CLARITY Act, a sweeping…
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Yemen’s Red Sea Escalation
The Houthis, formally Ansar Allah, have captured the Red Sea port of Mokha and increased pressure toward the Bab el-Mandeb while launching attacks or…
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Somalia Reroutes the Risk
As Red Sea and Gulf of Aden insecurity disrupt established shipping lanes, Somali importers and the Port of Mogadishu are testing direct routes, including…
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The Big Bill Meets the Midterms
Republicans are making the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill a centerpiece of their 2026 midterm campaign. The law delivers tax changes and major immigration-enforcement…
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The Iran War Comes Home
After more than six months of conflict with Iran, disrupted Hormuz shipping, elevated oil prices and declining public support are turning the war into…
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Huawei on Trial: Enterprise or Overreach?
Huawei and affiliated companies are facing a federal racketeering trial in Brooklyn over alleged trade-secret theft, Iran-related deception, sanctions evasion, and surveillance support. The…
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Saudi Arabia’s Two-Chokepoint Trap
Saudi Arabia is facing simultaneous pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea route through Bab al-Mandab, and its East-West oil pipeline. Houthi…
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Inflation’s August Rebound: Will the Fed Raise Rates?
U.S. inflation accelerated in August as gasoline prices surged, while core prices and shelter costs also picked up monthly. With the Federal Reserve’s September…
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Sudan’s One-Month Sanctions Gamble
The United Nations Security Council extended Sudan’s Darfur arms embargo for one month while Washington seeks a countrywide ban. The extension preserves the existing…
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Europe’s €6.1 Billion Ukraine Defense Bet
The European Commission has approved €6.1 billion in additional procurement support for Ukraine under its existing €90 billion 2026–2027 loan. The money targets air…