📰 LIZ PEEK: Trump’s major trade wins could be rocket fuel to US economy
President Donald Trump is reshaping global trade by focusing on making it fair for Americans. Despite facing opposition, he has been successful in negotiating trade deals and addressing tariff issues. The U.S., as the largest economy, holds significant leverage in trade negotiations. Trump recently secured a trade deal with the EU, imposing tariffs on European imports and securing energy commitments. The EU’s slow economic growth is attributed to factors like red tape, high power costs, and difficulty in policy decision-making due to its structure. Despite criticism, Trump’s tariff program aims to boost U.S. production and investment.
📰 MORNING GLORY: Has President Trump ordered the big re-think?
The article discusses the catastrophic intelligence failures leading up to the Pearl Harbor attack in late 1941, where both the U.S. and Great Britain were caught off guard by Imperial Japan’s surprise attacks. The Battle of Singapore in 1942 highlighted the underestimation of the threat posed by Imperial Japan. The article then shifts to modern-day drone warfare, citing examples of surprise drone attacks by Ukraine and Israel on Russian and Iranian targets, respectively. It raises concerns about the potential for similar drone attacks within the United States due to vulnerabilities like open borders and Chinese-owned farmland near military bases. The article emphasizes the need for vigilance and preparedness against unconventional forms of warfare in the present day.
📰 The war on reading: Children in the crosshairs
The article highlights a crisis in American education, where literacy rates have dropped significantly, with a large percentage of adults and children reading below grade levels. The decline in reading proficiency is leading to weaker critical thinking skills and limited job prospects. Despite increased spending on education, outcomes have not improved, with a focus on soft skills over hard knowledge. The article calls for a shift back to teaching phonics, setting clear standards for graduation, and involving parents more in their children’s education. It emphasizes the importance of investing in logic, rhetoric, and debate to improve critical thinking skills and argues for a renewed focus on reading and thinking to secure America’s future.
📰 DAVID MARCUS: I’ve seen enough human suffering in homeless encampments to know Trump’s new policy is right
The article describes a scene in Philadelphia where a journalist called an ambulance for a homeless man, highlighting the challenges faced by homeless individuals. President Trump recently issued an executive order to address the issue of homelessness by allowing civil commitment for those deemed a danger to themselves or others, sparking debate among civil libertarians. The article argues that homelessness is a complex issue involving both financial struggles and mental health/addiction challenges, with Democrats failing to effectively address the latter. The author questions whether homeless individuals are already living in de facto open-air institutions and advocates for intervention to save lives, even if it means involuntary treatment. The article concludes by supporting Trump’s approach and urging local governments to take action to address homelessness effectively.
📰 Trump’s landmark deal is the real key to peace in the Middle East
The article argues that the traditional approach of linking Middle East peace progress to a formal Israel-Palestinian agreement is outdated and counterproductive. It praises the Abraham Accords brokered by President Trump in 2020 as a more effective solution for peace in the region. The Accords have led to increased cooperation between Israel and its Arab neighbors, including the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco, in various areas such as trade, tourism, and innovation. Despite initial success, the Biden administration’s failure to expand the Accords is criticized, with the article suggesting that the fear of peace and cooperation posed a threat to Iran and its proxies, like Hamas. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of embracing the spirit of cooperation and dialogue embodied by the Abraham Accords for achieving lasting peace and prosperity in the Middle East.
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