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Donald Trump Pressures Greenland by Imposing 10% Tariffs on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland

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Last updated on July 8, 2026 My personal commentary appears indented, in black, in italics, throughout this review and in the Commentary section. On January 17, 2026, Trump posted the following on Truth Social: We … Continue reading Donald Trump Pressures Greenland by Imposing 10% Tariffs on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland →

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President Joe Biden | Seventh Hundred Days

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Last updated on December 30, 2022Dec 28, 2022: https://thehill.com/policy/international/3791417-zelensky-pushes-for-ukraine-to-join-eu-in-annual-address-to-parliament https://thehill.com/policy/international/3791409-nearly-7000-civilians-have-now-been-killed-in-ukraine-war-un https://thehill.com/opinion/international/3789867-compromise-and-defeat-are-not-options-for-ukraine-or-taiwan https://thehill.com/policy/international/3790699-zelensky-agrees-to-ukraine-rebuild-investment-with-blackrock-ceo https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3790597-new-biden-administration-guidance-closes-ghost-guns-loophole-in-federal-rule https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3791023-us-to-impose-new-restrictions-on-travelers-from-china-amid-covid-outbreaks https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3791054-heres-what-the-supreme-courts-decision-on-title-42-means Dec 27, 2022: https://www.texastribune.org/2022/12/27/title-42-us-mexico-border-supreme-court Dec 26, 2022: https://thehill.com/homenews/3788562-russia-says-ukrainian-drone-shot-down-near-air-base https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3786927-desantiss-request-for-covid-vaccine-probe-denounced-by-health-experts Dec 25, 2022: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3788126-democrats-outraged-over-christmas-eve-migrant-drop-off-at-vps-house https://thehill.com/policy/international/3788032-putin-says-he-is-ready-to-negotiate-with-everyone-involved-over-ukraine Dec 24, 2022: https://thehill.com/policy/international/3787645-zelensky-condemns-russia-as-absolute-evil-after-deadly-christmas-eve-strikes-on-kherson https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3786779-biden-signs-short-term-bill-to-keep-government-open-while-awaiting-final-funding-bill Dec … Continue reading President Joe Biden | Seventh Hundred Days →

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U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Overturning Roe v. Wade

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Last updated on August 4, 2026Aug 4, 2026: Blanche pledges to make Dobbs decision ‘permanent' in every state https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/6008603-blanche-plans-abortion-rollback/ Nov 7, 2023: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4295884-ohio-issue-1-ballot-measure-abortion-rights Aug 4, 2023: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4138668-texas-judge-rules-against-abortion-ban-for-dangerous-pregnancies Jul 31, 2023: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4128993-abortion-advocates-sue-alabama-ag-over-prosecution-threats-for-out-of-state-travel Jun 30, 2023: https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4076110-indiana-supreme-court-upholds-near-total-abortion-ban … Continue reading U.S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization Overturning Roe v. Wade →

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President Joe Biden | Sixth Hundred Days

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Last updated on September 20, 2022Sep 14, 2022: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/3643373-congress-divided-on-how-to-stop-rail-strike-as-economic-disruption-looms https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/3643255-sanders-blocks-proposal-to-force-rail-unions-to-accept-labor-deal https://thehill.com/policy/international/3643472-russia-looks-to-block-zelensky-video-address-at-un-assembly https://thehill.com/policy/transportation/3643080-amtrak-canceling-all-long-distance-trains-starting-tomorrow https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3643246-usda-announces-2b-in-funding-for-food-banks-school-meal-programs-to-fight-hunger https://thehill.com/homenews/house/3642725-house-gop-leaders-hedge-on-15-week-abortion-ban Sep 13, 2022: https://thehill.com/policy/finance/3640257-inflation-edged-up-in-august-despite-gas-price-decline https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3640849-graham-introduces-nationwide-15-week-abortion-ban-legislation https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3640896-white-house-blasts-graham-abortion-bill-as-wildly-out-of-step Sep 12, 2022: https://thehill.com/policy/international/3638985-more-than-5800-civilians-killed-in-russian-invasion-of-ukraine-un https://thehill.com/opinion/education/3636741-biden-administration-threatens-free-speech-with-title-ix-gender-identity-rule https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/3639631-doj-tells-court-it-supports-one-of-trumps-nominees-for-special-master https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/3639499-doj-issues-40-subpoenas-in-jan-6-probe-report https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/3638758-trump-fighting-doj-request-to-review-classified-docs Sep 11, 2022: https://thehill.com/policy/international/3638133-ukraines-latest-counteroffensive-fuels-optimism-about-russian-defeat https://thehill.com/opinion/education/3636741-biden-administration-threatens-free-speech-with-title-ix-gender-identity-rule Sep 10, … Continue reading President Joe Biden | Sixth Hundred Days →

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President Joe Biden | Fifth Hundred Days

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Last updated on June 29, 2022Jun 5, 2022: https://thehill.com/news/sunday-talk-shows/3512471-toomey-says-biden-not-helpful-amid-negotiations-on-gun-legislation https://thehill.com/news/state-watch/3512559-70-percent-of-american-prioritize-laws-reducing-gun-violence-over-gun-rights-poll https://thehill.com/news/sunday-talk-shows/3512299-murphy-gun-reform-talks-wont-include-assault-weapons-ban-comprehensive-background-checks https://thehill.com/news/senate/3511518-nra-contributions-underscore-grip-in-gop https://thehill.com/news/sunday-talk-shows/3512317-scalise-says-red-flag-laws-are-unconstitutional Jun 4, 2022: https://thehill.com/news/administration/3512007-bidens-temporarily-evacuated-from-delaware-house-after-small-aircraft-flies-into-restricted-airspace Jun 3, 2022: https://thehill.com/news/senate/3510206-lawmakers-make-last-ditch-bid-for-manchins-vote-as-time-ticks-before-election https://thehill.com/news/administration/3510848-the-memo-bidens-big-problem-is-reacting-not-directing https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/3511129-eu-officially-adopts-russian-oil-embargo https://thehill.com/policy/finance/3510394-jobs-report-economy-inflation https://www.newyorker.com/news/letter-from-bidens-washington/joe-bidens-do-something-moment-before-the-midterms https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/president-biden-law-enforcement-police-support https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2022/06/03/prime-time_presidential_talk_on_guns_covers_familiar_ground_147691.html Jun 2, 2022: https://thehill.com/news/administration/3510380-biden-urges-congress-to-ban-assault-weapons-raise-purchasing-age https://thehill.com/news/administration/3510269-us-postal-service-signals-it-will-order-more-electric-trucks-after-backlash https://thehill.com/policy/international/3509681-putin-fires-five-more-generals-report https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/3510306-companies-pull-out-of-drilling-leases-at-arctic-wildlife-refuge https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/3509570-watchdog-opens-investigation-into-fda-response-to-formula-recall … Continue reading President Joe Biden | Fifth Hundred Days →

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Donald Trump | Post-Presidency 2022

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Last updated on July 28, 2023Important Notes: In addition to covering things Trump says and does post-presidency in 2022, this post also includes other events and issues related to Trump that happened while he was … Continue reading Donald Trump | Post-Presidency 2022 →

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Op-Ed | Continued GOP Support for Donald Trump is a Huge Mistake

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Last updated on September 16, 2022Note: Scroll to the bottom of this post to view a May 28, 2021 update. Recent Events and Statements Events and statements made over the past few weeks show that … Continue reading Op-Ed | Continued GOP Support for Donald Trump is a Huge Mistake →

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President Joe Biden | Second Hundred Days

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Last updated on March 5, 2022Aug 7, 2021: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/566855-1t-infrastructure-bill-passes-key-test-vote https://www.cnn.com/2021/08/05/politics/ron-desantis-joe-biden-donald-trump-covid-politics/index.html https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/566843-dhs-concerned-about-violence-stemming-from-trump-reinstatement https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/566836-canceling-the-constitution-biden-hailed-for-violating-rule-of-law https://thehill.com/homenews/house/566825-house-democrats-select-riggleman-as-jan-6-committee-adviser Aug 6, 2021: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/566777-biden-extending-pause-on-student-loans-to-2022 https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/566793-federal-workers-who-lie-about-vaccination-status-could-be-fined https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/566754-white-house-to-require-visitors-including-journalists-to-confirm https://thehill.com/policy/finance/566650-july-jobs-report-labor-bureau-unemployment https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/566731-garland-calls-on-congress-to-act-on-voting-rights-in-op-ed https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/566587-aclu-calls-on-doj-to-enact-permanent-protections-for-journalists Aug 5, 2021: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/566590-cbo-says-infrastructure-bill-would-add-256-billion-to-deficit-over-10-years https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/566609-education-secretary-to-state-lawmakers-dont-be-the-reason-why-schools https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/566625-biden-signs-bill-awarding-congressional-gold-medal-to-jan-6-officers https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/biden-offer-temporary-safe-haven-hong-kong-residents-us-2021-08-05/ https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/566564-doj-launches-probe-of-phoenix-police-department https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/566452-landlords-ask-judge-to-lift-new-eviction-moratorium https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/566517-mcconnell-gop-will-block-debt-limit-hike-if-democrats-pursue-spending-plans https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/566542-fauci-warns-a-new-variant-more-devastating-than-delta-could-be Aug 4, … Continue reading President Joe Biden | Second Hundred Days →

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Donald Trump | Post-Presidency 2021

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Last updated on September 30, 2022Important Notes: In addition to covering things Trump says and does post-presidency in 2021, this post also includes other events and issues related to Trump that happened while he was … Continue reading Donald Trump | Post-Presidency 2021 →

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U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Impeach President Donald Trump for a Second Time

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Last updated on March 29, 2021Mar 27, 2021: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/545234-maine-gop-rejects-motion-to-censure-sen-susan-collins Mar 15, 2021: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/543291-alaska-gop-censures-vows-primary-challenge-to-murkowski Feb 27, 2021: https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/27/politics/ben-sasse-nebrasksa-gop-rebuke-impeachment-vote/index.html Feb 22, 2021: https://www.newsweek.com/matt-gaetz-shares-tweet-suggesting-adam-kinzinger-had-payback-motive-turning-trump-1570843 Feb 19, 2021: https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/18/opinions/kinzinger-letter-angry-cousin-drexler/index.html https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/02/15/us/kinzinger-family-letter.html Senator Mitt Romney (Republican-Utah) released a statement regarding his … Continue reading U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Impeach President Donald Trump for a Second Time →