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They've chopped down cherry trees and waged full-on war. Riding the highs and lows of the leaders who've tried to Make America Great Again.

I Lost Friends
I had a friend who I was very close to from college and into the real world. We saw each other through ups and downs, heartbreak and triumph. I thought we would be friends forever. Then I voted.
By Traci E. Langstona day ago in The Swamp
The Greenland Gambit: Why a Trump Return Would Reignite a Geopolitical Obsession. AI-Generated.
Analysis of a Revived Proposal: The U.S. Interest in Greenland A report from The Guardian states that Stephen Miller, a former advisor to Donald Trump, has indicated that a reelected Trump administration would seriously reconsider the idea of purchasing Greenland. This proposal, initially met with widespread dismissal in 2019, is now presented as a concrete objective for 2025.
By Saad a day ago in The Swamp
“We Are Going to Do Something Whether They Like It or Not”: Power, Consent, and Public Response. AI-Generated.
Title “We Are Going to Do Something Whether They Like It or Not”: Power, Consent, and P Introduction The phrase “we are going to do something whether they like it or not” has appeared many times in political history. It is often used by leaders who believe urgency outweighs consensus. While such language may signal determination, it also raises concerns about public consent, accountability, and the limits of authority. In democratic and non-democratic systems alike, statements like this tend to provoke strong reactions, especially when policies affect daily life.
By Saad 2 days ago in The Swamp
U.S. Delegation Flies to Venezuela: Oil, Politics, and High-Stakes Diplomacy
The U.S. Takes a Sudden Diplomatic Turn A U.S. government delegation has arrived in Caracas, Venezuela. This trip marks a notable shift in engagement with the government of President Nicolás Maduro. The visit comes amid global energy market instability following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The American delegation is expected to discuss several pressing issues, including the status of U.S. citizens detained in Venezuela and potential changes to global oil supplies.
By Saad 2 days ago in The Swamp
Why Trump Wants Greenland: The Unseen Battle for the Arctic. AI-Generated.
Introduction: More Than a Real Estate Joke In 2019, a headline ricocheted around the world: then-President Donald Trump was reportedly interested in buying Greenland. The news cycle treated it as a peculiar footnote. However, dismissing this as mere eccentricity misses the entire point. The underlying motive was not a vanity project, but a blunt, if clumsily expressed, recognition of a fundamental shift in global affairs. The Arctic, and Greenland as its strategic centerpiece, is no longer a remote, frozen periphery. It has become a central arena for 21st-century power politics, driven by climate change, resource competition, and military strategy.
By Saad 5 days ago in The Swamp
The Venezuelan Operation: A Timeline of US Involvement . AI-Generated.
The political landscape of Venezuela shifted irrevocably this week. The 12-year rule of President Nicolás Maduro, marked by economic collapse, humanitarian crisis, and escalating authoritarianism, has been brought to a close following a decisive, US-backed military and political operation. This conclusion did not arise from a single event, but from a carefully orchestrated series of actions that finally tipped the balance. Here is what we know about the operation and the path that led here.
By Saad 6 days ago in The Swamp
How Are Venezuelans Reacting To Maduro’s Capture?
On 3 January 2026, US President Donald Trump announced that American forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro, who had been in office since 2013, has been a polarizing political figure and responses to his capture have certainly illustrated this view of him.
By Isa Nan8 days ago in The Swamp
Was Maduro Captured? Where Is His Wife? Why Did the U.S. Strike Venezuela? Answered
In a matter of hours, Venezuela went from political tension to global shock. Explosions were reported. Statements clashed. Social media filled with speculation. And suddenly, millions of people around the world were asking the same questions:
By Bevy Osuos9 days ago in The Swamp
Maduro’s Wife at the Center of Venezuela Chaos: What Really Happened During the U.S. Strike
In the early hours of a tense and uncertain day, the world woke up to shocking headlines out of Venezuela. Explosions were reported. Statements flew across social media. And suddenly, one unexpected phrase dominated global search trends: “Maduro’s wife.”
By Bevy Osuos9 days ago in The Swamp
The Night a Song Brought Me Back to Myself
I didn’t watch the special for the spectacle. I watched because I needed to hear the song again. Not the version from the movie trailer or the TikTok clip. The one that lived in my bones—the one I’d hummed under my breath during chemo, during layoffs, during the long winter after my divorce. The song that said: It’s okay to be different. It’s okay to fall. It’s okay to rise anyway.
By KAMRAN AHMAD9 days ago in The Swamp
Trump and Obama: Two Administrations, Two Americas
For many people, the shift from Barack Obama to Donald Trump didn’t feel like a normal change of leadership. It felt like waking up in a different country. The language changed. The tone changed. Dinner-table conversations changed. Even friendships changed.
By Nawaz Hassan10 days ago in The Swamp
The Day the Stadium Felt Like Church
I wasn’t born into fandom. I was adopted into it. At ten years old, I didn’t understand offside rules or midfield rotations. I only knew that every Sunday, my grandfather would take my hand, walk me three blocks to the edge of the stadium, and sit with me on a cracked concrete step—just outside the gates, where the roar of the crowd bled into the street like a hymn.
By KAMRAN AHMAD10 days ago in The Swamp