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A handy guide to all Congress happenings on both sides of the aisle. Thank goodness for this political body that keeps Presidential power in check.
"The Shifting Landscape of World Politics in 2025"
China’s Expanding Influence in Asia and Beyond In 2025, China's rise as a global superpower is no longer a prediction — it is a living reality. The once unipolar world order dominated by the United States is now being reshaped by a multipolar dynamic, with China playing a leading role. From economic investments and military advancements to diplomatic strategies and cultural outreach, China's influence is stretching far beyond its borders, fundamentally altering global geopolitics.
By World politics 9 months ago in The Swamp
India and Pakistan Face Off Over Kashmir Terror Attack: Is South Asia Headed for a Major Conflict?
rorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. The April 22 attack in the scenic town of Pahalgam, a popular destination for Hindu pilgrims, killed at least 26 people and injured dozens more. Claimed by a militant group called *The Resistance Front*, the incident has triggered a wave of retaliation from the Indian government and a strong counter-response from Pakistan, bringing the nuclear-armed neighbors to the brink of confrontation once again.
By NextGen Mobile Tech9 months ago in The Swamp
An Open Letter to President Donald J. Trump: A Call to Restore Stability and Leadership to America April 29, 2025. AI-Generated.
Dear President Trump, As your administration navigates unprecedented challenges—economic uncertainty, global tensions, and deepening divisions at home—it is critical to reflect on the path forward. While your commitment to American workers and “America First” principles has resonated with many, the current trajectory of tariffs, isolationist policies, and erratic governance risks undermining the very goals you seek to achieve. This letter urges you to reassess key policies, prioritize pragmatic solutions over ideological battles, and lead the nation toward unity, stability, and renewed prosperity.
By David Snam9 months ago in The Swamp
Donald Trump’s 100 Days in the Oval Office. AI-Generated.
As Donald Trump marks his 100th day in office during his second presidential term, the global economy braces for the ripple effects of his aggressive trade policies and domestic reforms. While supporters hail his focus on “America First” populism, critics warn that his tariff-driven agenda, paired with sweeping immigration crackdowns and fiscal austerity, risks plunging the U.S. into a self-inflicted recession. This analysis dissects the early impacts of Trump’s policies, their geopolitical ramifications, and the mounting concerns among economists.
By David Snam9 months ago in The Swamp
Pahalgam Terror Attack: A Tragedy That Shook the Nation
On April 22, 2025, the serene Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir was shattered by a brutal terrorist attack, marking one of the deadliest assaults on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The massacre claimed 26 lives and left over 20 injured, predominantly targeting Hindu tourists from various Indian states and a few foreign nationals. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility, citing opposition to alleged demographic changes in the Kashmir Valley.
By Kratika Saxena9 months ago in The Swamp
How India’s Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan.. AI-Generated.
How India’s Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan. Tensions between India and Pakistan have long simmered due to historical, territorial, and political disputes. Among the most pressing and potentially devastating of these is the conflict over water — specifically, the rivers that flow from India into Pakistan under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). India's repeated threats to block or divert these rivers could have catastrophic consequences for Pakistan, a country that relies heavily on these waters for agriculture, energy, and human consumption.
By Adnan Rasheed9 months ago in The Swamp
