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politics9 days ago•8 min saved

Trump-backed rivals push Kentucky’s Senate race away from McConnell

In Kentucky’s GOP Senate primary to replace Mitch McConnell, three candidates distance themselves from the longtime leader and court Trump’s base: Daniel Cameron emphasizes independence from McConnell, while Morris attacks McConnell and leans toward Trump allies, and Barr ties his campaign to Trump. The competition reflects a broader shift in Kentucky politics as donors divide and voters express frustration with McConnell, signaling a potential realignment of the state’s Senate power dynamic.

via The Washington Post|

#america-first #kentucky #mcconnell

world10 days ago•7 min saved

Rubio Urges Renewed Transatlantic Bond Based on Shared Heritage

In a Munich Security Conference address, Secretary of State Marco Rubio frames America First as a path to a stronger, self-reliant transatlantic alliance anchored in shared Western heritage, urging Europe to reclaim sovereignty, bolster defense, and confront mass migration and climate-policy challenges while pursuing a Europe–America partnership rather than isolation.

via The White House (.gov)|

#america-first #marco-rubio #munich-security-conference

politics17 days ago•13 min saved

Stephen Miller: The architect behind Trump's hardline immigration push

BBC profiles Stephen Miller as the White House policy deputy whose combative, unwavering approach has driven Trump’s immigration crackdown, expanded border enforcement, and shaped a muscular Western Hemisphere strategy, while drawing fierce criticism from Democrats and concern within his own party as Trump signals a 'softer touch' amid midterm pressures.

via BBC|

#america-first #donald-trump #immigration-policy

politics19 days ago•13 min saved

The Death of America First: Hawks Hijack a Nonintervention Ethos

The piece argues that the original anti-interventionist meaning of 'America First' has been co-opted by hawks pushing regime change and more aggressive U.S. interventions, with figures like Bolton and Rubio reshaping the doctrine; while Trump claims ownership of the phrase, many allies and insiders have embraced a pro-war agenda, suggesting the traditional noninterventionist spirit may be fading and calling for a new foreign-policy ethos.

via Responsible Statecraft|

#america-first #maga #neoconservatism

world20 days ago•15 min saved

Trump’s America-First Overhaul Casts a Global Shadow Over Milan

Trump’s America First agenda looms over Milan’s Olympic Games, as his tariff stance and push on Denmark/Greenland heighten friction with allies and rivals and signal a broader realignment in international relations; the White House frames the policy shifts as leveling the playing field and strengthening defense, while POLITICO’s Playbook also notes domestic moves and political skirmishes tied to his government reshaping.

via Politico|

#america-first #geopolitics #greenland

politics20 days ago•4 min saved

Trump touts 'America First' record and future vision in NBC Oval Office interview

In a lengthy Oval Office interview with NBC News, President Trump defends his second-term record—citing major immigration enforcement gains, tax cuts, and claims of a strong first year—while pushing for voter ID, accusing Democrats of election cheating, and citing fraud investigations in Minnesota. He also discusses U.S.-China relations, Cuba talks, AI, and national security, framing his remarks as proof of a durable America-first agenda and his readiness to lead.

via The White House (.gov)|

#america-first #china-xi-jinping #donald-trump

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Eight shifts redefining America in Trump's second year

Axios gathers eight expert views on how Trump’s second year reshaped the U.S.: a more aggressive foreign stance with a Monroe Doctrine–style tilt; Congress serving as his policy engine; an economy guided by deregulation, selective government stakes, and micromanaged corporate decisions; a corporate “America First” shift diminishing ESG/DEI efforts; near-permissionless AI policy accelerating tech competition; cuts to U.S. soft power and media programs; sweeping health-care changes with federal agency reductions and regulatory overhaul; and a broad rollback of climate policy reshaping energy markets.

via Axios|

#america-first #business #economy

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Trump launches $11B direct-aid push to reshape global health influence

Trump unveils an $11.1 billion, five-year “America First Global Health Strategy” to replace USAID by sending money directly to foreign governments, health organizations, and drug makers—primarily in Africa—with a focus on HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB, and maternal health, aiming to boost U.S. influence while bypassing NGOs, though critics warn of corruption and data-tracking risks.

via Axios|

#africa #america-first #foreign-aid

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Canada aims to balance China ties as US trade pressure intensifies

Canada navigates US tariff pressure as Mark Carney visits Beijing to reset ties with China and diversify exports beyond the U.S., while managing Beijing’s leverage amid Arctic and human-rights concerns.

via The Guardian|

#america-first #canada-china-relations #diversification

world1 month ago•15 min saved

Unveiling the True Impact of 'America First' Policy

The article analyzes the challenges and contradictions in Trump's 'America First' foreign policy, highlighting efforts to adopt a more restrained, interest-based approach, especially in Asia and Latin America, while facing obstacles from bureaucratic, congressional, and media opposition, with the situation in Venezuela exemplifying the policy's complexities.

via Foreign Affairs|

#america-first #middle-east #restrained-diplomacy

world1 month ago•2 min saved

MAGA's Shift: From Isolationism to Global Ambitions

MAGA is advocating for a new phase of American expansionism, emphasizing hemispheric dominance and influence over strategic territories like Greenland, Venezuela, and Cuba, framing it as a modern Manifest Destiny aligned with Western power, despite traditional wariness of foreign conflicts.

via Axios|

#america-first #expansionism #imperialism

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

House Approves Bipartisan Spending Bills to Prevent Shutdown and Maintain Budget Stability

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed key FY26 appropriations bills focusing on security, energy, and environmental stewardship, emphasizing bipartisan support, responsible legislating, and advancing the America First agenda, with ongoing work to complete full-year funding for the government.

via House Committee on Appropriations (.gov)|

#america-first #appropriations #congress

world1 month ago•3 min saved

MAGA shifts stance on Venezuela and U.S. foreign policy

President Trump's capture of Nicolás Maduro has received strong support from the MAGA base, challenging the idea that 'America First' equates to isolationism, and highlighting a willingness among supporters for limited military action in the Western Hemisphere to counter adversaries and protect U.S. interests.

via Axios|

#america-first #foreign-policy #maduro

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Maduro's Capture Sparks Tensions Amid US-Venezuela Crisis

President Trump announced the U.S. would 'run' Venezuela indefinitely after capturing its leader, risking criticism from his base who oppose prolonged foreign conflicts, raising concerns about potential blowback and open-ended involvement.

via The New York Times|

#america-first #blowback #foreign-policy

world1 month ago•16 min saved

Shifting Global Power and the Future of International Order

The year 2025 was marked by a surge in technological advancements, especially AI, alongside a retreat of the US from its traditional role in upholding international laws and norms, leading to geopolitical instability, increased great-power assertiveness, and a potential reshaping of global alliances and trade systems.

via Engelsberg Ideas|

#ai-boom #america-first #geopolitical-turmoil