February 2025

TL/DR - President Trump has announced plans to implement tariffs on Canada and Mexico, set to begin on March 4th. In addition to this, he plans to double the existing 10% tariffs on China. These moves come amidst ongoing trade tensions between these nations and the U.S. Trump to Implement Tariffs on Mexico and Canada, Doubles China Tariffs…

Gov. Hochul wants to pass legislation to curb Mayor Adams' authority, but lawmakers say the measure is stalled.

Republicans question Biden administration's spending on clean energy, voicing concerns over possible conflicts of interest and pace of fund allocation.

TL/DR - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that a ceasefire is dependent on a security guarantee, amidst discussions surrounding a mineral deal. Zelenskyy has referred to the US-Ukraine minerals deal as a 'framework', noting that the agreement does not currently include any security guarantees. The critical minerals deal between…