Posts by Amelia Frost
Reta Jo Lewis: The Art of Leading in a World that Refuses to Slow Down
Reta Jo Lewis has spent a career building power across institutions, across borders, and across systems that aren’t likely to align on their own. Her resume reads like a map of modern governance. With a 30-year career, Lewis has undertaken senior roles in diplomacy and trade across three presidential administrations, along with leading the Export-Import…
Read MoreU.S. Health Insurers Rally As Medicare Advantage Payments Jump Beyond Expectations
U.S. health insurance stocks surged Tuesday after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a higher‑than‑expected increase in Medicare Advantage payments for 2027, a development that Wall Street interpreted as a powerful relief rally for an industry that had been under pressure earlier this year. According to the CMS’s final rate announcement, payments…
Read MoreTrump Weighs Seizing Iranian Oil To Gain Leverage Over China Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
President Donald Trump has revived a provocative idea in discussions with aides this week: the possibility of the United States seizing control of Iran’s oil sector as part of its strategy in the ongoing conflict with Tehran. The goal is strengthening U.S. geopolitical leverage, particularly against China. People familiar with internal deliberations quoted by Bloomberg…
Read MoreGOP Senator Warns Trump Against Bombing Iranian Civilian Infrastructure, Saying He ‘Prays’ It Is a ‘Bluster’
Republican Senator Ron Johnson warned President Donald Trump against bombing civilian infrastructure in Iran as his deadline to reach a deal continues to near. Speaking on the John Solomon Reports podcast, Johnson said he “hopes and prays” the threats are being used as “bluster.” “We are not at war with the Iranian people. We are…
Read MoreMarjorie Taylor Greene Calls For The Removal Of Donald Trump Over Threat To Iran: ‘Evil And Madness’
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene called for the removal of President Donald Trump through the 25th Amendment over his most recent threats to Iran. “25TH AMENDMENT!!! Not a single bomb has dropped on America. We cannot kill an entire civilization. This is evil and madness,” Greene said in a social media publication. 25TH AMENDMENT!!!Not a…
Read MoreIranian President Reportedly Clashing With Revolutionary Guard, Accusing Top Officers Of Undermining Ceasefire Chances
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is reportedly clashing with top officials at the revolutionary guard, saying they are conducting unilateral actions that are undermining any chances of a ceasefire, according to a new report. Iran International detailed that Pezeshkian had a tense exchange with Hossein Taeb, a figure close to the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.…
Read MoreTrump Says a ‘Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’ If Iranian Regime Doesn’t Reach a Deal
President Donald Trump said a “whole civilization will die tonight” if the Iranian regime fails to reach a deal by the deadline he has given and is set to expire on Tuesday. “I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter,…
Read MoreVenezuela’s Economy Gains Speed After U.S. Intervention But Oil Alone May Not Secure Recovery, Analyst Claims
The Venezuelan economy is accelerating in the wake of former President Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces, with economists now projecting a stronger-than-expected expansion in 2026. However, the country’s rebound may still prove fragile if leaders fail to turn an oil-driven boost into deeper reform, according to an analyst. In the analysis, Venezuelan economist Asdrúbal…
Read MoreEmails Show U.S. Marshals Bypassed Training Rules to Deputize Musk’s DOGE Security Detail: Report
The U.S. Marshals Service waived parts of its own training and experience standards to deputize armed members of Elon Musk‘s private security team while he was leading the Trump administration‘s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, according to newly reported government emails. The released correspondence, unearthed by NBC News, show that the Marshals Service began…
Read MoreDrone Incursions Over U.S. Bases Raise Security Concerns As Iran Tensions Escalate
Recent drone incursions over U.S. military bases and escalating tensions with Iran are raising fresh concerns about threats to American security in U.S. soil, with intelligence assessments indicating the more immediate risk stems from Iran and its proxy networks. Unidentified drones spotted over several U.S. military installations in recent weeks have triggered alarm among security…
Read MoreIlhan Omar Calls For Donald Trump’s Removal Over Threat To Iran: ‘Unhinged Lunatic’
Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar called for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump over his threats to blow up power plants and bridges in Iran. “This is not ok. Invoke the 25th amendment. Impeach. Remove. This unhinged lunatic must be removed from office,” Omar said in a social media publication. It is the latest…
Read MoreRussia Reportedly Provided Iran List Of Israeli Energy Targets As Part Of War Cooperation
Russia provided Iran with a list of over 50 Israeli energy infrastructure targets as part of the countries’ cooperation during the war, according to a new report. The Jerusalem Post detailed that the list consists of 55 critical locations and could have allowed Tehran to launch precision missile strikes against Israel’s energy grid. The list…
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