Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Supreme Court blocks Trump’s ’emergency’ tariffs

The Court ruled that the IEEPA does not grant the president authority to levy tariffs, as that power belongs exclusively to Congress under the Constitution.

Welcome to the ‘gray zone’—home to nefarious international acts that fall short of outright conflict

Policy and military communities began using the term “gray zone” in the early 2010s to describe environments in which states pursue an advantage against a rival without crossing a line that would justify the use of overt force in response.

Sanders and Khanna introduce 5% wealth tax aimed at raising $4.4 trillion from 938...

Legislation would target households worth over $1 billion and direct revenue toward healthcare, housing, childcare, and teacher pay.

Critics challenge Trump administration’s shifting case for war on Iran

Critics challenge Trump administration’s shifting case for war on Iran

Homer nails uncivilized, all-devouring MAGA Trump brutality – and strategic aikido to return fire

As Polyphemus falls to the aikido of seeming weaklings, Trump underestimates top experts, battling Democrats, anti-oligarchy citizens and committed activists promoting prosperity for the many, even (yikes!) sharing the wealth.

Trump’s Iran strikes send oil prices surging as markets rebound

Brent crude hits a 52-week high after U.S.–Israel attacks and Strait of Hormuz fears, while the S&P 500 stages a late recovery.

They’re almost here

But where am I?

Will Mamdani abolish police, or simply make them obsolete?

What sets Mamdani apart from other progressive mayors who promised to be tough on police is a democratic socialist vision of a society that meets people’s needs.

Trump’s plan for strikes on Iran carries major risks—and the US military knows it

The geopolitical consequences and political price will be his to bear, but could affect us all.

Trump’s tariff move risks prolonged economic chaos

The United States remains an economy governed by decree and challenged by decree—a superpower struggling to define who is in charge of its checkbook.