Trump Administration Defies Judge’s Order to Turn Back Deportation Flights of Venezuelan Migrants
The Trump administration ignored a federal judge’s order to turn back deportation flights of alleged Venezuelan gang members, claiming the planes were already over international waters when the ruling was issued, according to exclusive reporting from Axios. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller reportedly “orchestrated” the deportation process in coordination with Homeland Security […]
Failed Tailings Dam In A Chinese Copper Mine In Zambia Caused The Nearby River To “Die”
A breach at a tailings dam in northern Zambia has sparked intense debate over the environmental costs of copper mining. The incident at a Sino-Metals Leach Zambia facility—majority-owned by China Nonferrous Metals Industry Group—sent around 50 million liters of acidic waste into a small stream that feeds the vital Kafue River. Investigators from the Engineering […]
Canada Is Also Reconsidering F-35 Fighter Jet Purchase As US Tensions Escalate
Government officials in Ottawa are reviewing the nation’s $19 billion agreement to acquire 88 F-35 fighter jets from American manufacturer Lockheed Martin, as relations with Washington deteriorate under President Donald Trump’s administration. This decision follows similar deliberations in Portugal, where authorities are reassessing their planned €5.5 billion investment in the same aircraft. Over the weekend, […]
Alaska State Lawmakers Affirm Canada Ties While Senator Sullivan Threatens Retaliation
A US senator from Alaska has threatened to divert lucrative cruise ship traffic away from Canadian ports, despite efforts by state-level lawmakers to preserve cross-border relations. Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan said he would work to repeal provisions of the Passenger Vessel Services Act requiring Alaska-bound cruise ships to stop in foreign ports, a move […]
Britain Plans ‘Tripwire Force’ for Ukraine as Trump Discusses ‘Dividing Assets’ with Putin
US President Donald Trump said he plans to discuss ending the war in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and that negotiators have already discussed “dividing up certain assets.” “I’ll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday. A lot of work’s been done over the weekend,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One […]
Spirit Blockchain’s Smart and Safe Strategy: Positioning To Scale AUM As Demand for Institutional-Grade Crypto Yield Solutions Grows
The activity and press releases coming out of Washington over cryptocurrencies points to a new normal. Cryptocurrencies are a real thing, what with the creation of both the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the US Digital Asset Stockpile.
Carney Scraps Carbon Tax… Or Did He?
Days after being sworn into office, Prime Minister Mark Carney has already moved on scrapping the consumer portion of Canada’s controversial carbon tax—at least on paper. Carney’s abrupt decision, announced in front of cameras as he signed what he called a “prime ministerial directive,” effectively sets the consumer fuel charge to zero by April 1 […]
Treasury Suspends Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Requirements for US Businesses
The US Treasury Department has suspended enforcement of key provisions of the Corporate Transparency Act that require American businesses to report beneficial ownership information, raising concerns among financial crime experts about potential loopholes for money laundering and tax evasion. In an announcement made on March 2, the Treasury Department said it would “not enforce any […]
Canada’s Housing Starts Decline in February, Despite Six-Month Trend Growth
Canada’s housing market showed mixed signals in February 2025, with the six-month trend in housing starts rising 1.1 percent to 239,382 units, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. This trend measure, which smooths out monthly fluctuations, indicates a steady increase in activity. However, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts for February […]
Trump Administration Shuts Down Voice of America Operations, Cuts Funding to US Media Outlets
President Donald Trump has effectively shut down Voice of America (VOA), placing more than 1,300 employees on administrative leave and terminating funding for two US international broadcasting services that reach millions in authoritarian countries. The drastic measures came Saturday, just one day after Trump signed an executive order directing VOA’s parent agency, the US Agency […]