Barry Casselman

Politics

Two Democrats in a Canoe

The Democratic Party faces internal division and post-2024 election disarray, struggling to regroup as the GOP advances federal reforms under Trump.

Apr 30, 2025

Economy

Trump Holds All the Tariff Cards

President Trump's tariff strategy is reshaping global trade by leveraging America’s trade deficit to bring partners to the negotiation table.

Apr 14, 2025

What Happens When Government Bureaucracies Are Reformed?

A sweeping disruption of federal bureaucracy is underway as the Department of Government Efficiency targets waste.

Apr 7, 2025

The Last Time We Bought an Island from Denmark

Trump’s interest in Greenland mirrors America’s 1917 acquisition of the Danish West Indies from Denmark for strategic security.

Mar 20, 2025

Economy

A Lament for the Cent

President Trump ended the minting of the U.S. penny, marking a shift away from physical currency. What does this mean for the future of money?

Mar 14, 2025

National Security

Europe Freaks Out

President Trump's second term has unsettled European allies with bold policy reversals and efforts to reshape global conflicts.

Feb 22, 2025

Politics

One Hundred Hours of Plenitude

Trump’s return reshapes U.S. politics with bold actions and rapid reforms to solidify his agenda.

Jan 28, 2025

Politics

Is This a “Perfectible Union” Moment?

As Donald Trump begins his second term, he faces a unique opportunity to guide the nation toward further perfection by addressing pressing concerns such as security, education, traditional values, and economic growth. More than short-term policy successes, his leadership may influence America’s global role as a model for liberty and free markets.

Jan 9, 2025

Politics

Trump’s Task: Restore and Grow America

The incoming Trump administration faces the challenge of restoring a nation weakened by years of progressive policies under the Biden administration. These policies, characterized by identity politics, economic redistribution, and 'wokeism,' are said to have depleted the economic and social 'topsoil' of the U.S.

Dec 31, 2024

The Future of Nations

The U.S. faces a pivotal transition as nations and representative democracies evolve amid global challenges.

Dec 27, 2024

Politics

Not With a Whimper, But With Noisy Astonishment

2024 defied expectations, ending not with a whimper but with noisy political and global upheaval.

Dec 13, 2024

Politics

Behind the Interim Scenes

The interim between the election and Inauguration Day sees Donald Trump preparing to reform the federal bureaucracy in his rare second-term presidency.

Dec 4, 2024