German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to Beijing last week may be the opening move in an effort to replace the US with China as a key ally and trade partner.Continue Reading

The Intercept reports that the Department of Homeland Security is broadening efforts to clamp down on speech it considers dangerous by partnering the big tech platforms. This isn’t news to anyone who’s been paying attention.Continue Reading

The Supreme Court hears a case beginning today that could mean the end of racial quotas. The suit is based in part by claims that Asian students are discriminated against in college admissions in favor of other students of color.Continue Reading

Washington Post reports that US government officials privately don’t believe Ukraine can win the war with Russia, but they have no intention of pushing—or even nudging—Kyiv to negotiate.Continue Reading

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill making California a “sanctuary” for children traveling to the state for gender-reassignment surgery and cross-gender hormones, even when those children are acting without the knowledge or consent of parents.Continue Reading

A German bakery was shocked when its bill for natural gas, normally about $5,800 a month, jumped to about $87,500 a month for the last quarter. The ongoing proxy war between NATO and Russia is leading to a cold, dark, and hungry winter for Europe.Continue Reading

Fighting broke out between Azerbaijan and Armenia last week that left a reported 170 soldiers dead between the two sides. A fragile cease-fire appears to be holding, but a web of alliances could draw Russia, Turkey, and, possibly, NATO into a bigger war.Continue Reading