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As Donald Trump reasserts his influence on U.S. policy and global affairs, America finds itself at a crossroads. America Under Trump is a deep-dive series by EconoTimes, analyzing the sweeping economic, social, and geopolitical shifts under his leadership. From trade wars and tax reforms to foreign policy and domestic unrest, this series explores the impact of Trump's decisions on markets, businesses, and everyday citizens. Through expert analysis, data-driven insights, and exclusive commentary, we unpack the lasting effects of Trump’s governance on the future of America and the world.

US under Trump Series

Crying Sessions Exposed: Issa Slams State Department’s 'Emotional Meltdown' Over Trump’s Election Victory!

Nov 25, 2024 19:17 pm UTC| Politics

California Representative Darrell Issa has called for an explanation from Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding reports of taxpayer-funded crying sessions for State Department employees following Donald Trumps 2016...

US under Trump Series

Jack Smith to Drop January 6 Felony Charges? Special Counsel's Stunning Move Leaves Critics Stunned

Nov 25, 2024 18:55 pm UTC| Politics

Special Counsel Jack Smith is reportedly considering dropping all four felony charges against former President Donald Trump in the case tied to the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots. The allegations, which include charges of...

US under Trump Series

Matt Gaetz Jokes About Drone Strikes on Enemies: ‘I’d Order Predator Strikes If I Could!’

Nov 25, 2024 09:39 am UTC| Politics

Former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, has sparked controversy with his latest venture into Cameo, a platform where celebrities create personalized video messages for fans. In a now-viral clip, Gaetz...

US under Trump Series

Ex-Trump Adviser Slams ‘Strange Affection’ for Putin Among GOP Members: ‘This Needs to End

Nov 25, 2024 09:36 am UTC| Politics

Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster, who served as national security adviser during President-elect Donald Trumps first term, criticized certain Republicans for what he described as a troubling admiration...

US under Trump Series

Georgia Colleges to Ban DEI Programs and Shift to Founding Documents: ‘This Is a New Era!’ Sparks Heated Debate

Nov 25, 2024 09:31 am UTC| Politics

Georgias 26 public colleges and universities are preparing to implement a sweeping ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives while pivoting to curricula rooted in Americas founding documents. The University...

US under Trump Series

Sen. Ron Johnson Threatens CDC Subpoena Over COVID-19 Vaccine Data: ‘The Truth Must Come Out!’ Sparks National Debate

Nov 25, 2024 09:28 am UTC| Politics

In a move sparking widespread debate, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has announced plans to issue subpoenas to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Department of...

US under Trump Series

Majority of Americans Back Trump’s Deportation Program: ‘Send Them All Back!’ Sparks Nationwide Debate Over Immigration Policies

Nov 25, 2024 09:26 am UTC| Politics

A recent CBS/YouGov poll reveals that a significant majority of Americans support President-elect Donald Trumps controversial program aimed at deporting all illegal immigrants. The findings have reignited heated debates...

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Economy

ECB Signals Possible Rate Hike as Middle East Tensions Push Euro Zone Inflation Higher

The European Central Bank (ECB) is increasingly likely to raise interest rates in June as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue driving energy prices higher across the euro area. ECB policymaker and...

Asian Stocks Rally as Nvidia Earnings Boost Tech Shares, Samsung Jumps on Wage Deal

Asian stock markets surged on Thursday after strong earnings from Nvidia reignited investor confidence in artificial intelligence-related technology stocks. The positive momentum spread across regional markets, while...

Australia Regulator Flags Private Credit Risks Amid Global Market Uncertainty

Australias financial regulator has warned that the countrys growing private credit sector faces increasing risks tied to global market instability, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological change. The Australian...

Japan Manufacturing Growth Slows in May as Services Sector Stagnates Amid Rising Middle East Supply Costs

Japans manufacturing sector continued to expand in May 2026, although growth slowed slightly as escalating supply-chain pressures tied to the Middle East conflict increased business costs and weighed on overall economic...

Moody’s Downgrades Mexico Credit Rating Amid Rising Debt and Fiscal Pressure

Moodys Ratings downgraded Mexicos long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings from Baa2 to Baa3 on Tuesday, while revising the outlook to stable from negative. The agency also cut the ratings for Mexicos senior...

Politics

Trump Warns Iran of Renewed Action as Nuclear Deal Talks Stall

Iran said Thursday it is reviewing Washingtons latest proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that military action could resume if Tehran fails to reach an agreement. The...

Trump-Taiwan Talks Could Reshape U.S.-China Relations

Taiwan said President Lai Ching-te would welcome direct talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, signaling a potentially historic moment in U.S.-Taiwan relations. If the conversation happens, it would mark the first direct...

Trump Delays Iran Strike as Peace Talks Continue, Markets Watch Strait of Hormuz Closely

Iran said it is reviewing the latest proposal from the United States aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled he may delay military action in favor of reaching a diplomatic...

Raul Castro Indicted by U.S.: Cuba’s Revolutionary Leader Faces Renewed Scrutiny in 2026

Former Cuban President Raul Castro, the longtime revolutionary leader and younger brother of Fidel Castro, has been indicted by the United States over Cubas deadly 1996 shootdown of aircraft operated by the anti-communist...

Trump Warns of Renewed Military Action Against Iran as Peace Talks Stall

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the United States is prepared to launch additional military strikes against Iran if Tehran fails to agree to a peace deal, raising fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East....

Science

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

Technology

SoftBank Shares Surge as OpenAI IPO Buzz and SB Energy Filing Boost AI Optimism

SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) shares soared on Thursday as investor confidence returned to the Japanese technology giant, driven by growing excitement around its artificial intelligence investments. The companys stock jumped...

X Corp Loses Legal Battle Over Australia Child Safety Fine

Elon Musks social media company X Corp has officially admitted breaching Australias Online Safety Act after failing to provide required details about its child protection measures, ending a legal dispute that lasted nearly...

Samsung Shares Surge After Strike Deal Eases Labor Tensions

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (KS:005930) shares climbed sharply on Thursday after the company reached a last-minute agreement with a major South Korean labor union, avoiding a potentially disruptive strike. Investor optimism...

Intuit Raises Full-Year Forecast After Strong Q3 Earnings Despite Stock Drop

Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) delivered stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter earnings and raised its full-year guidance, driven by growth in its AI-powered financial platform. Despite the upbeat results, Intuit stock...

Anthropic Revenue Surge Signals Strong AI Market Momentum in 2026

Anthropic is on track to dramatically increase its revenue in 2026, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing figures shared during the companys latest fundraising discussions. The artificial intelligence startup is...