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Fighting for the First Amendment: How SLAPP statutes are protecting the legacy of New York Times v. Sullivan and the future of journalism in the United States
In his new book, New York Times writer and author David Enrich warns that disinformation and distrust in journalism and news media are at an all-time high following the Trump administration's latest efforts. This article discusses the protections state legislatures are adopting in response to litigation that is bankrupting freelance journalists and smaller newsrooms across the United States.
Canada Indefinitely Suspends Plans to Expand MAID to Individuals Whose Sole Condition is Mental Illness
Canada has indefinitely suspended plans to expand medically assisted dying to include people whose sole condition was mental illness, contributing to the growing international debate over ethical and legal questions regarding assisted dying.
Op-Ed: Not Quite Thawed: Future US-China Joint AI Ventures Remain Frozen After Trump–Xi Summit, Echoing Cold War Hegemonic Friction
The Trump-Xi summit eased trade tensions and opened the door to AI dialogue, but competition for technological leadership complicates prospects for binding AI limits. Cold War arms control offers a precedent: both powers may resist compromise as long as each expects to gain more by continuing the race, reviving the classic dilemma of a failed bargaining model.
The Border Stops at the Bank: Washington's Cartel-Finance Blind Spot
As Washington presses Mexico to go after cartel finances, US regulators have reached directly into Mexico’s banking system. Federal records show the same money also moves throughout the United States.
As Iran War Continues, States Say Federal Election Security Help Came Too Late
With the US midterm elections set for Nov. 3, federal and state officials are preparing for security threats to the voting process while the country is at war with Iran. Federal agencies say they are ready to protect the vote. State election officials in both parties say the help came too late.
Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé Speaks Out About the Treatment of Haitian Immigrants
Since Haitians’ TPS status was terminated in the US in July 2026, hundreds of Haitians have been deported and thousands treated inhumanely. At the 81st UN General Assembly, Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé highlights how immigrants should be treated with respect.
The Second Space Race is Underway: The US-China Space Race
America is racing back to the Moon on a fraction of Apollo’s budget, while China is rapidly closing the gap. At stake is dominance in space, and potentially on Earth as well.
Op-ed: The Fed’s Last Mile Is Becoming a Test of U.S. Economic Power
As inflation remains sticky and oil prices rise amid the Iran war, the Federal Reserve faces pressure to delay rate cuts even as Trump calls for cheaper credit. The Federal Reserve may have slowed inflation, but finishing the job is proving far more difficult—and far more divisive.
“Painted Into a Corner”: The Iran War Made the Farm Crisis Worse
From debt to tariffs to ICE raids, American farmers were already in crisis. The Iran war’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has only intensified the strain.
Artemis II Crew Makes History in Space
The Artemis II Crew, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, made history on Monday, April 6, becoming the first people to travel 252,756 miles from Earth. During a planned 40-minute communications blackout with NASA, they completed their lunar flyby, also becoming the first people to observe certain regions of the far side of the Moon.
NASA’s Artemis II Gives the US-Canada Alliance a Lunar Stage
Artemis II splashed down on Friday, April 11, 2026, concluding a record-breaking mission that brought the Canadian-American alliance to new heights. Serving as Artemis II’s Mission Specialist, astronaut Jeremy Hansen became the first Canadian, and first non-American, to participate in a lunar mission, marking a lighter moment in U.S.-Canadian relations. These ties have been strained under U.S. President Donald Trump amid ongoing trade tensions between the two countries.
Trump Tightens Pressure on Cuba as Havana Signals Talks and Democrats Urge Restraint
After losing key oil lifelines, Cuba faces a White House pressure campaign that has exposed Washington’s regional reach; Havana has answered with concessions and calls for dialogue, but Democratic pushback and Trump’s Iran standoff have complicated what comes next.
Iranian War Escalates: American Troops in the Mideast Surge to 50,000 Amidst Possible American War Crimes in Force Placement
The war in Iran continues to escalate as two Marine Expeditionary Units, aboard the USS Tripoli and the USS Boxer, sail towards the Middle East. Together, these deployments will add approximately 5,000 troops to a regional buildup that already includes the 82nd Airborne Division and the USS Abraham Lincoln. This growing U.S. presence comes amid mounting questions of U.S. war crimes in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait, as Washington struggles with relocating troops against Iranian drone attacks.
Op-ed: The Next Phase of the Iran War Will Be Decided by Economic Pressure, Not Airstrikes
The administration claims that its strikes have significantly degraded Iran’s military capacity. But as long as Tehran can pressure oil flows and shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Washington faces a more difficult test: how much economic pain can the United States absorb before it turns toward de-escalation? The central question is not simply how many more sites the United States can hit or how many more commanders Iran can lose. It is whether military pressure can achieve political results without a ground war, or whether the economic blowback to the United States will force Washington toward a deal first.
Why do Some Multinational Athletes Choose to Represent One Country Over the Other
Chinese-American freestyle skier Eileen Gu’s decision to represent China instead of the U.S. was met with significant backlash, though she is only one of many athletes who chose to represent another nation in past Olympics.
The Pentagon Wants to Shut Anthropic Down for Being a “RADICAL LEFT WOKE COMPANY”
After Anthropic refused to remove safety guardrails from its AI systems, the Pentagon labeled the company a “supply-chain risk,” which is setting off a legal battle that could shape how AI is used in national security.
Freedom Shield 26 Kicks Off Amid Growing Ally Unease Towards US Capability for Two-Theater Conflict in Iran and China
As the US and South Korea’s Freedom Shield 26 exercise is underway, speculation and unease are mounting over whether the conflict with Iran could distract from the US military’s force posture in the region.
U.S. Men’s Hockey Team Win Highlights Internal Divisions
The US Men’s Hockey Team’s post-win celebration in the locker room sparks political controversy on a global stage.
Speeches, Tours, and Tariffs: How Politicians Are Protesting Against the Drastic Change in the U.S.’s Role in the World
Due to the drastic change in U.S. policy, there’s been an increase in political protest both domestically and internationally.