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- 1Trump broadens use of presidential immunity after Supreme Court ruling▼After sweeping SCOTUS presidential immunity ruling, Trump wields it broadly in push for power
Following the Supreme Court's sweeping ruling on presidential immunity, Donald Trump is invoking it widely as he expands executive power. Critics say the decision, handed down by the conservative-majority court, has given a former and returning president sweeping protection from prosecution for official acts, and are warning it could reshape the limits of the American presidency.
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The United States and China have struck a new trade deal, according to reports from the American Conservative. The agreement's specific terms have not been detailed in available reporting. Any trade accord between the world's two largest economies carries weight for global markets, supply chains and tariff policy. Further details on the scope of the deal, and reactions from officials in Washington and Beijing, remain unclear at this stage.
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The American Conservative has published a piece framed as 'Putin's Absurdist War,' arguing that Russia's war in Ukraine has taken on an absurd character. The framing reflects ongoing debate in American foreign policy circles about the war's purpose, costs, and apparent lack of a coherent endgame. Commentary across the political spectrum continues to dissect Moscow's strategy and the West's response as the conflict grinds on.
- 4FDIC declares Old Glory Bank severely undercapitalized▼Old Glory Bank is 'severely undercapitalized,' FDIC says The bank has struggled to turn a profit despite growth in depos
The FDIC has determined that Old Glory Bank is severely undercapitalized, according to American Banker. The Oklahoma-based bank, founded as a conservative-focused institution, has grown deposits rapidly, from $10 million in 2023 to more than $245 million by the end of 2025, but has struggled to turn a profit despite that expansion. Regulators now face questions about the bank's financial footing and its ability to meet capital requirements.
- 5Palantir founder buys large forest area in Sweden●Palantir founder purchases large swath of forest in Sweden
Peter Thiel, co-founder of Palantir, has purchased a large area of forest land in Sweden, according to Arctic Today. The acquisition drew attention on Hacker News, where commenters flagged the move by the American tech investor and venture capitalist to buy significant Swedish woodland, a purchase likely tied to land, timber or conservation interests.
- 6GOP Senator Tuberville Slammed for Comments on Furry Community●Morning, all, the State Of The Union nowadays.. Or rather, the state of the once grand American political party that pre
US Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama is drawing criticism for remarks singling out what he called the furry community, with critics describing his comments as an attempt to other a marginalised group. The episode has become a talking point among commentators who see it as emblematic of the current direction of the Republican Party, once associated with the emancipation of enslaved people. Online discussion frames the remarks as part of a broader culture-war turn in American conservative politics.
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Montana Free Press is examining the growing presence of billionaires in Montana's wilderness areas, looking at how extreme wealth is shaping land ownership and access in the American West. The report is drawing attention to questions about conservation, private estates, and who gets to use publicly valued wild landscapes.
- 8Endowment Expands Black Bear Conservation Research in Wisconsin▼An Official Journal Of The NRA | Endowment Expands Black Bear Wildlife Conservation Research in Wisconsin
The NRA's American Hunter reports that an endowment is expanding black bear wildlife conservation research in Wisconsin. The initiative will support scientific study of the state's black bear population, adding funding and scope to ongoing conservation efforts in the region. Details on the size of the endowment and specific research goals were not included in the announcement.