Weekly Briefs

This condensed news brief helps you understand current domestic and international issues, analyze the news, and gives you opportunities to read more.

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International Topic Hashtags: 

#middle-east #latin-america #north-america #pacific #europe #asia #africa #intl-politics #intl-econ #humanitarian #intl-environment #alliances #conflict #global-orgs

Domestic Topic Hashtags:

#us-politics #us-econ #environment #republicans #democrats #us-tech #us-health #education #us-FoPo #us-legal

In domestic news, read about the tariffs that are being suspended, a potential SEC investigation on Trump based on his tariff policies, the future of the Associated Press news, and the impact of major budget cuts to NOAA. In international news, read about re-emerging violence in a war-torn Sudan, how Brazil is developing its clean energy grid, the results and influences on elections in Gabon, and the increasingly adversarial relations between France and Algeria.

In domestic news, read about major Republican victories in Florida, the Trump Administration's implementation of tariffs, how the influential Cody Booker is speaking out against Trump, and threats to the CHIPS Act and US tech innovation. In international news, read about the legal proceedings against former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, how the CAC is globalizing local food production, the DRC cracking down on Haitian refugees, and countries refusing to cooperate with the ICC.

In domestic news, read about Robert F. Kennedy Jr's overhaul of the Health and Human Services agency, how US embassies are enforcing domestic DEI policies, the effects of the Signalgate scandal, and Trump withdrawing the US ambassador to the UN. In international news, read about USAID and the future of infectious diseases, Poland temporarily disabling asylum, an update on the war in Myanmar, and fresh economic moves by the Sudanese army.

In domestic news, read about investors shying away from Big Tech, how Trump is attempting to deem Biden-era executive orders void, Harvard's changes in financial aid policies, and Trump's immigration policies. In international news, read about North Korean support in the war in Ukraine, the ICC arrest of the former president of the Philippines, democracy in Turkey, and confidence votes in Portugal.

In domestic news, read about what comes after Mahmoud Khalil's arrest, resurfacing measles cases, details about the Columbia University protests, and new plans from SpaceX. In international news, read about a potential Russo-Ukrainian ceasefire, global pressure on Iran, election results in Greenland, and airstrikes against the Houthi rebel group.

In domestic news, read about Trump's holistic environmental policy, controversial statements from the new education secretary, Blackrock buying out ports in the Panama Canal, and a Democratic identity crisis following the 2024 election. In international news, read about elections in Guinea Bissau, a change in Canadian leadership, a race to acquire African minerals, and Ukraine's struggling war efforts.

In domestic news, read about the financial burden of the opioid crisis, the next FBI director, economic collaboration between Trump and Putin, and policies enacted in response to a measles outbreak. In international news, read about opposition to regulation in the EU, Israeli troops in southern Syria, results in the most recent German elections, and an update on the conflict in the DRC.

In domestic news, read about Trump's attacks on scientific research, what's next for the DOE, major changes involving the federal Sovereign Wealth Fund, and Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign for Ohio governor. In international news, read about China's naval drills in the Pacific, what's powering the opioid crisis in West Africa, how the international community is reacting to land reform laws in South Africa, and political troubles in Venezuela.

In domestic news, read about bird flu forcing egg prices higher, major reforms in the FDA, how Medicaid cuts will hurt the states, and Elon Musk's battle to attain access to IRS tax data. In international news, read about Russia's role in peace talks to end the war, a crucial meeting between Netanyahu and Rubio, German political parties responding to a violent incident in Munich, and elections in Ecuador.

In domestic news, read about Trump's proposal to take over the Gaza strip, ongoing ICE raids, the bleak future of USAID, and how immigration guidance organizations are getting funding. In international news, read about the lasting impacts of martial law in South Korea, political trouble in the Philippines, China's ploy to replace USAID, and US sanctions on the ICC.

In domestic news, read about continuing misinformation on Covid-19, how the US government is torn over an AI investment, tariffs being imposed on Mexico and Canada, and an end to the federal funding freeze. In international news, read about brand new AI company Deepseek, the future of the Liberal party in Canada, the decline of ECOWAS, and a power shift in the DRC's civil war.

In domestic news, read about the fight for new tariffs by the Trump administration, confusion in the Wisconsin and Pennsylvania Supreme Courts, the future of FEMA funding, and Trump’s new cabinet nominees. In international news, read about a major earthquake in Japan, elections in Poland, tensions at the Davos Summit, and Colombia's struggle to trade with the US.

In domestic news, read about the fight for the ERA, the precedents set by the Jack Smith case, the future of TikTok, and Trump’s new cabinet nominees. In international news, read about the violence overrunning Mozambique, North Korean operations in Kursk, a ceasefire deal in Gaza, and China's slumping economic growth.

In domestic news, read about Meta’s controversy with misinformation, concerns in the upcoming cabinet, the Los Angeles fires, and Trump’s expected policies following a press conference. In international news, read about Lebanon’s newest leader, Greenland’s potential as a US state, Syria’s education system, and border disputes in Central Asia.