Trump's border plan for Canada? So far, not a wall
Feb 15, 2017 06:33 am UTC| Insights & Views
President Donald Trump has said little about the worlds longest undefended border the one between the U.S. and Canada. Trump barely addressed the issue at his first meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...
US under Trump Series: Trump and his policies loom large in S&P 500 earnings report
Feb 14, 2017 11:38 am UTC| Commentary Economy
USearnings reports of SP 500 companies show that Donald Trump and his policies are looming large. Based on calculations by Fact set, Out of 317 companies that reported earnings so far for the fourth quarter, 165 of...
US under Trump Series: First resignation in Trump’s team
Feb 14, 2017 08:38 am UTC| Commentary
Yesterday, we discussed the crisis in President Donald Trumps administration, in his cabinet, to be specific. President Donald Trumps pick for National Security Advisor, retired United States Army Lieutenant General...
US under Trump Series: Another indicator to measure Trump’s success
Feb 14, 2017 07:45 am UTC| Commentary
Due to all the crazies, controversies, and theatrical surrounding the current US administration under President Donald Trump, the success of this presidency will be measured by many and by numerous measures. We, at...
US under Trump Series: Crisis with Mike Flynn
Feb 13, 2017 06:50 am UTC| Commentary
The Trump administration in the United States suffered thefirst major blow as a scandal of ethics erupted with Mike Flynn, President Trumps National Security Advisor. According to reports from last week, Michael Flynn...
US under Trump Series: Abe-Trump to maintain traditional alliance
Feb 13, 2017 06:17 am UTC| Commentary
US President Donald Trump welcomed the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Washington on Friday. They held a short meeting in the White House followed by a press conference. After that, President Trump and Prime Minister...
Trump loses appeal, but travel ban fight isn't over yet
Feb 10, 2017 15:44 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
Thursdays appellate court opinion, which denied President Donald Trumps appeal concerning his immigrant ban executive order, was unsurprising. It cautiously declined to upset the status quo, temporarily continuing to...
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