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Trump Threatens Substantial Retaliation Over Canada's Proposed Trade Deal with China
Washington D.C., Monday, 2 February 2026.
President Trump warns of a “substantial response” to Ottawa’s Beijing pact, arguing the deal would allow China to “take over” Canada and—in a stark warning—end Canadian ice hockey.
UAE Royal Acquires 49% Stake in Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial for $500 Million
Abu Dhabi, Monday, 2 February 2026.
Sheikh Tahnoon’s firm purchased 49% of Trump’s crypto venture for $500 million days before the inauguration, directing $187 million to family entities while securing critical US AI chip access.
Major Offshore Wind Projects Restart Construction Following Legal Victories Over Federal Bans
Washington D.C., Monday, 2 February 2026.
Federal judges have cleared four major wind projects to resume construction, safeguarding 5 gigawatts of capacity despite executive stop-work orders that cost developers like Dominion $5 million daily.
US Mobilizes $12 Billion in Public-Private Funds to Secure Critical Mineral Supplies
Washington D.C., Monday, 2 February 2026.
Dubbed Project Vault, this initiative combines a record Export-Import Bank loan with capital from giants like Google and GM to insulate American manufacturing from China’s grip on global supply chains.
Trump Selects Veteran Economist to Head Key Data Agency After Turmoil
Washington D.C., Sunday, 1 February 2026.
President Trump nominated career economist Brett Matsumoto to stabilize the BLS, a sharp pivot after firing the agency’s chief over data disputes and withdrawing a controversial political appointee.
Democrat Flips Long-Held Republican Texas Senate Seat Despite Massive Spending Disparity
Austin, Sunday, 1 February 2026.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet defied historical trends by capturing 57% of the vote in a Texas district that Donald Trump carried by 17 points in 2024. This decisive victory, achieved despite a reported 10-to-1 spending disadvantage, flips a seat held by Republicans since 1991 and signals shifting sentiment in traditionally conservative strongholds.
Trump’s Fed Chair Pick Kevin Warsh Named in New Epstein Documents
Washington, Friday, 30 January 2026.
Warsh’s nomination faces immediate scrutiny after appearing on a 2010 Epstein guest list with Roman Abramovich, introducing significant political risk and uncertainty to the Federal Reserve’s future leadership.
Executive Order Establishes Historic IndyCar Street Race on National Mall
Washington, Friday, 30 January 2026.
Marking a historic first for the National Mall, President Trump’s executive order establishes the “Freedom 250” IndyCar race this August, targeting massive tourism revenue for the America250 celebration.
Republicans Unveil SAVE America Act to Mandate Strict Federal Voter ID Requirements
Washington, Friday, 30 January 2026.
Mandating proof of citizenship for registration, this legislation escalates 2026 election debates as House Republicans threaten a legislative shutdown to force immediate Senate action.