‘Like it’s 2026 again’: Trump takes centre stage in 2026 midterm elections
With control of Congress in the balance, officials say the president plans to campaign as if he were 'on the ballot'. Image: Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash Source: Al Jazeera
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Beyond the Balance Sheet: How a High-Profile Lawsuit Exposes America’s ‘Shadow Ban’ on Banking
Introduction A new legal battle is pulling back the curtain on a silent, systemic crisis in American finance. Former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against banking giant JPMorgan Chase is more than a political spectacle; it’s a stark spotlight on the practice of ‘debanking,’ where individuals and entire industries find themselves abruptly locked out of the…
The $6.6 Trillion Question: How the Next Fed Chair Will Navigate the Great Unwinding
Introduction As President Donald Trump prepares to name his nominee for the world’s most powerful economic post, a single, staggering figure looms over the decision: $6.6 trillion. The future of the Federal Reserve’s colossal balance sheet, a legacy of crisis-era stimulus, has become the central battleground in the fight to shape U.S. monetary policy for…
Grid in the Balance: Colorado Coal Plant’s Forced ‘Standby’ Order Ignites Energy Policy Debate
Introduction In a move echoing past energy battles, a Colorado coal-fired power plant slated for permanent retirement has been ordered to remain on emergency standby. The directive, issued by the federal government, thrusts the aging facility into the center of a fierce national debate over grid reliability, environmental priorities, and the pace of America’s energy…
Grid in the Balance: Colorado Coal Plant’s Forced Reprieve Ignites Debate on Energy Security vs. Climate Goals
Introduction In a move echoing past energy policy battles, a Colorado coal-fired power plant slated for permanent retirement has been granted an unexpected, and controversial, stay of execution. The directive, stemming from a Trump-era emergency authority, compels the facility to remain on costly standby, thrusting it into the center of a fierce national debate over…