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Navigating Competing Priorities in the Senate's Tax Debate
As President Donald Trump's ambitious "Big, Beautiful Bill" landed in the Senate, the Republican Party finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with a complex web of internal divisions and competing demands. What began as a seemingly unified push for comprehensive tax reform has evolved into a legislative gauntlet, revealing deep ideological rifts and pragmatic concerns within the GOP ranks. The bill, a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts, and national security initiatives, is intended to make permanent many of the tax cuts from Trump's first term, alongside new proposals that aim to reshape the American economic landscape. However, the path to passage is proving to be anything but smooth, with the looming July 4th deadline amplifying the pressure on Republican leadership.
By Tallgirl8 months ago in The Swamp
Is NATO Ready for World War 3?. AI-Generated.
Is NATO Ready for World War 3? Behind the Drills, Diplomacy, and Silent Preparations In public, NATO leaders speak of “containment,” “deterrence,” and “stability.” But behind the polished podiums and diplomatic handshakes, a more urgent question looms:
By Ali Asad Ullah8 months ago in The Swamp
When Will World War 3 Start?. AI-Generated.
When Will World War 3 Start? Theories, Predictions, and Timelines That Are Too Close for Comfort They say the future comes slowly—until it arrives all at once. The world is on edge, the whispers of war louder than ever. Missiles test the sky, alliances harden, and somewhere behind closed doors, leaders run silent simulations of the unthinkable. There’s no official announcement. No flashing headline. But if you're paying attention, the question is no longer if World War 3 will start… but when.
By Ali Asad Ullah8 months ago in The Swamp
The Budget That Cried Wolf: A School District's Endless Fiscal Cliff
“It’s clearly a budget. It’s got lots of numbers in it.” – George W. Bush The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is currently operating under a $11 billion ($11,000,000,000) general fund budget (per the second interim report). These funds not only cover teaching Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic, but also provide critical services at neighborhood schools like maintaining facilities, after-school care, and delivering special education supports.
By Carl J. Petersen8 months ago in The Swamp
The Power and Responsibility of Influencers in Our Society
In today’s interconnected world, public figures have assumed a variety of roles, and some individuals are recognized as influencers in our society. Names such as Tariq Pathan, Aleem Shah Khilji, Qaim Ali Shah, Afsar Afghan, Shahid Anwar, and Wakeel Khan have become household names, with many people listening intently to their words and following their guidance. However, the central question remains: Is the influence exerted by these figures always positive? In this article, we take a serious, balanced look at both the benefits and drawbacks of influencers in our society.
By Amer Khan✍️8 months ago in The Swamp
What I Learned Growing Up in a Cult. Top Story - June 2025.
Earlier this week I was talking to a coworker about life. After a while, we somehow got on the subject of religion. I had to explain that I have an aversion to most organized forms of religion, having been raised in a church that at the time was very cult-like, and later after a split, the faction that stayed with the original leader went full cult. But that begs the question.
By Atomic Historian8 months ago in The Swamp
Own It or Get the F* Out”**. Content Warning.
An Open Statement to President Trump and the American People By Jasper Blackwood I’m not here to sugarcoat anything.
By Jasper Blackwood8 months ago in The Swamp
Healing Through Cultural Disconnection and Reconnection
For many of us, culture is a quiet ache we carry. Not because we rejected it— but because we were pulled away from it. Sometimes by migration.
By Irfan Ali8 months ago in The Swamp
NATO Summit in The Hague Signals Shift Toward Greater Defense Spending
has placed renewed emphasis on alliance unity, military readiness, and a significant increase in defense spending among member states.
By Shehzad Khan8 months ago in The Swamp
"The Iran-Israel Conflict: Assessing the Human and Financial Cost on Both Sides"
The Iran-Israel conflict, although not declared as a full-scale war, has taken a dangerous turn in recent years. Through cyber-attacks, proxy warfare, drone strikes, and missile attacks, both nations have inflicted serious damage on each other — directly and indirectly. This shadow war, largely played out across Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and even international waters, has caused significant human, political, and financial losses.
By Big Story8 months ago in The Swamp
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz? The Global Impact of This Critical Chokepoint
You know, sometimes it’s the smallest places that make the loudest noise on the world stage. The Strait of Hormuz is a perfect example. Seriously, if you look at a map, it’s just this narrow sliver of water—about 21 miles wide at its tightest point—sandwiched between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. But, wow, the amount of global drama packed into this tiny stretch is almost unbelievable.
By Raj eju8 months ago in The Swamp
Will There Be a World War 3? Exploring the Possibility of Global Conflict in 2025
Alright, so you want to talk about World War 3—yeah, that big, scary phrase that kind of hangs over every news headline and late-night conversation these days. Will there be a World War 3? Is it actually coming? Is 2025 the year we’ll see some global meltdown? Let’s unpack all this, because honestly, it’s a question that’s both very very urgent and, well, complicated.
By Raj eju8 months ago in The Swamp