Threatened by populist superpowers, Europe too needs a dose of patriotism | Lorenzo Marsili

In this unsettling world order, polite, middle-size democracies are easy prey for bullies. It is time to reassert European power Squeezed between US oligarchy and Russian and Chinese autocracy, Europe’s democracies stand out like a relic from a bygone age. The euphoria and sheepish groupthink on display at Donald Trump’s inauguration last month may well … Read more

What is a sovereign wealth fund and why is Trump creating one now?

Designed to invest in the national interest, sovereign wealth funds are typically funded by countries rich in natural resources and it is unclear how a US fund would operate or be financed Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the US treasury and commerce departments to create a sovereign wealth fund. Treasury secretary, Scott … Read more

Rubio says ‘no choice’ but to bring USAID ‘under control’ after agency takeover: ‘rank insubordination’

EXCLUSIVE: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is accusing USAID of “rank insubordination,” adding “we had no choice but to bring this thing under control.”  The top U.S. diplomat made the comments in an exclusive interview with Fox News in El Salvador, just after announcing he would take over as acting director of the humanitarian agency. … Read more

Who is Susie Wiles, Trump’s chief of staff?

President Trump’s Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is the first woman to ever hold the crucial White House post. Wiles was Trump’s co-campaign manager during his 2024 bid to regain the presidency. Before she joined Trump’s team, Wiles helped lead Rick Scott to victory as governor of Florida in 2010 and worked on Florida Gov. … Read more