Why Trump was right to increase sanctions on Russia
President Trump’s new oil sanctions on Russia mark a sharp turn in US policy toward the war in Ukraine.
Coinbase Taps David Plouffe as Crypto Lobbying Accelerates in Washington
Mace | 13th June 2025 | Political Consultants, Washington
Coinbase has appointed Democratic strategist David Plouffe to its advisory council, deepening its bipartisan political strategy amid expanding crypto lobbying efforts. The move follows record industry spending and aligns with a broader push to influence emerging legislation in Congress during a favourable shift under the Trump administration.
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Donald Trump’s UK state visit yielded £150 billion in US investment promises across tech, energy and manufacturing sectors. The Tech Prosperity Deal centred on AI and nuclear cooperation. The
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Starmer Axes Mandelson After Fresh Epstein Revelations
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South Korean president travels to Washington with business chiefs ahead of summit
President Lee Jae Myung begins a visit to Washington on 23 August with fifteen senior executives from South Korea’s largest companies. The trip comes ahead of his 25
Air Cover Not Ground Troops: U.S. Pivots Ukraine Security Approach
President Trump ruled out deploying U.S. ground troops to Ukraine but left air support on the table. Discussions are ongoing between U.S. and European planners to structure security
