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President Trump touched down in China this morning for a critical three-day summit… The meeting was delayed for weeks as the U.S.-Iran conflict reached a deadly peak… Trump told reporters Xi is a “tremendous guy” but says Taiwan is “on …
Looks like we’re going in. Or it’s just a bluff to get Iran to negotiate https://t.co/WbIZWsLZLy — QE Infinity (@StealthQE4) March 23, 2026 Defense officials told The New York Times that senior military leaders are considering deploying a brigade combat …
Home prices in formerly hot pandemic markets are now starting to fall. Mortgage rates remain stubbornly high, with no sign of dropping. Prices are unlikely to drop dramatically, as there are still too few homes for sale. Rising supply and …
The Ukraine conflict remains in an unchanging stalemate, with Russia holding eastern regions and little frontline movement. The situation suggests a prolonged, costly endeavor with unclear objectives. Is it ever going to end? The Ukraine war is a stalemate. Russia …
Some New York Republicans say they’re going to push ahead with a formal resolution to expel embattled Rep. George Santos, Republican of New York, now that the House is open after its three-week speaker stalemate. Santos’ New York House colleagues …