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US strikes alleged drug-trafficking boat off Venezuela

socraticdailyOct 3, 2025

President Trump ordered another lethal military strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean early Friday, signaling the administration is undeterred...

Geopolitics

Trump’s drone deal with Ukraine to give US access to battlefield tech

socraticdailyOct 2, 2025

A Ukrainian team is in Washington this week to craft a landmark agreement with the Trump administration that would involve...

Economics Politics

Stocks edge higher and dollar weakens amid government shutdown

socraticdailyOct 1, 2025

Stocks rose modestly Wednesday after the government shut down. Gold futures set another high, hitting $3,900, while Treasury yields and the...

Politics

Democrats stare down political risks of a government shutdown

socraticdailySep 30, 2025

Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Democrats are no better than hostage takers holding a metaphorical gun to the American public...

Politics

Trump and Democrats meet as government shutdown approaches

socraticdailySep 29, 2025

Democratic congressional leaders head to the White House on Monday with little incentive—or time—for either side to reach a deal...

Geopolitics

Xi wants Trump to oppose Taiwan independence

socraticdailySep 28, 2025

Having set the stage for a year of high-level engagement with the Trump administration, Xi Jinping is now chasing his ultimate prize, according to...

Politics

President Trump says he is ordering troops to Portland

socraticdailySep 27, 2025

President Trump said he was directing the Pentagon to send troops to Portland, Oregon, to protect federal facilities, escalating his push to deploy...