Donald Trump’s incoming administration, through special envoy Keith Kellogg, aims to broker a Ukraine-Russia peace agreement within 100 days of the inauguration, rejecting suggestions that this involves territorial concessions to Russia. Kellogg asserts the goal is to preserve Ukraine’s sovereignty, while Trump himself acknowledges Russia’s historical concerns regarding NATO expansion near its borders. This timeline contrasts with Trump’s previous 24-hour claim, and analysts warn that a rushed agreement could undermine Ukrainian democracy and embolden Russia. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy anticipates a “new chapter” with Trump’s presidency.
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Trump’s first broken promise will be his promise of 3% mortgage rates. It’s a promise that simply can’t be kept, no matter how much he wants to. Getting interest rates down to 3% would require the Federal Reserve to purchase trillions of dollars in debt, which is unlikely to happen. The Fed is an independent entity, and the government doesn’t have the power to tell them what to do. The only way the government could influence interest rates is by balancing the budget, raising taxes, and cutting spending, which is not something his supporters would be happy about.
There’s a good chance that his supporters will begin to scapegoat certain demographics, like migrants, and ramp up the culture war to distract from his broken promises.… Continue reading
As I read about the Florida teen who was denied entry to prom for wearing a suit, I couldn’t help but feel a wave of frustration and disbelief wash over me. The fact that in this day and age, a young woman was prohibited from attending a formal event simply because she chose to wear a suit is not only archaic but downright discriminatory. It is mind-boggling to me that in a country that prides itself on freedom and equality, we still have individuals who are so fixated on policing what others wear.
Women wearing suits is not a new phenomenon.… Continue reading
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