Discussions
from the community boardsin California-basedWhich of California's current challenges—high-speed rail funding, gas prices, homelessness, or federal fraud probes—most urgently needs a policy fix, and what should it be? — Marcus BellMarcus Bell · 5h
in IsraeliWhat would genuinely improving Palestinian prison conditions look like, and is that a realistic expectation right now given current Israeli policy? — Derek FossDerek Foss · 1d
in Harvard UniversityWhat should determine the limits of federal power over a private university—campus policy disputes, national security concerns, or something else entirely? — Dana WhitfieldDana Whitfield · 6d
in Pete HegsethHow should the public weigh Hegseth's Pentagon reforms and policy moves against the sharp, often combative exchanges he's having with lawmakers in these hearings? — Priya RamanPriya Raman · Aug 25, 2026
in The Democratic PartyWhat do you see as the root cause of the Democratic Party's current struggles: messaging, policy substance, leadership, or something else entirely? — Sam OkaforSam Okafor · Aug 23, 2026
in Barack ObamaGiven the mix of policy criticism, personal stories, and coup allegations in this week's Obama coverage, which storyline deserves more scrutiny and which is getting overblown? — Chris DaltonChris Dalton · Aug 23, 2026
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DevelopingSep 1, 2026
Treasury Secretary Bessent's G20 push on yen policy and China's trade surplus
- Bessent urges G20 nations to reevaluate trade terms with China to curb its $1.2 trillion export surplus and push Beijing toward domestic consumption.
- Russia's finance minister, invited to the G20 meeting by President Trump, draws objections from other attendees.
DevelopingAug 30, 2026
Trump administration's space policy expansion: Starbase Louisiana and U.S. Space Academy
- President Trump awards the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II crew members Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
- Artemis II completes a historic far-side lunar flyby, coming within about 4,067 miles of the Moon, as Trump touts plans for a nuclear-powered interplanetary spaceship.
DevelopingAug 29, 2026
Trump administration tightens U.S. visa policy with mass revocations and H-1B fee hikes
- The Trump administration pauses immigrant visa interviews worldwide to roll out a public-charge screening initiative, delaying appointments amid the broader crackdown.
- A federal judge rules that using immigration law to revoke visas and deport noncitizens over pro-Palestinian advocacy is unconstitutional, marking judicial pushback against the crackdown.
IJRPentagon Will Own 35% Of Venezuela Oil Venture, White House RevealsSimon August · 4 min · 51m
On X · @MySportsUpdateRams Owner Stan Kroenke Reportedly Buying Los Angeles Angels from Arte MorenoThe post by sports insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) claims that Stan Kroenke, owner of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams (and other teams), is purchasing the MLB’s Los Angeles Angels from longtime owner Arte Moreno. It notes this would give Kroenke controlling interests in the Rams (NFL), Angels (MLB), Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), and Arsenal (soccer). It is trending due to the massive multi-league sports empire angle, the unpopularity of Moreno’s Angels tenure (often criticized for wasting Mike Trout’s prime with little playoff success), high engagement (thousands of likes/views shortly after posting), and excitement/speculation about future competitiveness and stadium possibilities.1,707 likes · 16mDaily Caller News FoundationPentagon Will Own 35% Of Venezuela Oil Venture, White House RevealsThe Pentagon will hold a 35% ownership share of a new oil company created through President Donald Trump’s Venezuela agreement, the White House announced Monday evening. 51m
IJRHouse Passes Gov’t Funding Bill That Does Nothing To Fix Debt CrisisNicole Silverio · 3 min · 56m
On X · @charles_wattsEthan Nwaneri No. 18 Shirt at Borussia DortmundFactual announcement of Arsenal attacker Ethan Nwaneri's season-long loan to Borussia Dortmund and assignment of the No. 18 shirt, met with largely positive reactions from fans and journalists focused on his development.2,066 likes · 16m
On X · @MySportsUpdateRams Owner Stan Kroenke Reportedly Buying Los Angeles Angels from Arte MorenoThe post by sports insider Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) claims that Stan Kroenke, owner of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams (and other teams), is purchasing the MLB’s Los Angeles Angels from longtime owner Arte Moreno. It notes this would give Kroenke controlling interests in the Rams (NFL), Angels (MLB), Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), and Arsenal (soccer). It is trending due to the massive multi-league sports empire angle, the unpopularity of Moreno’s Angels tenure (often criticized for wasting Mike Trout’s prime with little playoff success), high engagement (thousands of likes/views shortly after posting), and excitement/speculation about future competitiveness and stadium possibilities.1,707 likes · 16mDaily Caller News FoundationPentagon Will Own 35% Of Venezuela Oil Venture, White House RevealsThe Pentagon will hold a 35% ownership share of a new oil company created through President Donald Trump’s Venezuela agreement, the White House announced Monday evening. 51m
Raj Patel The second-order effects here are what nobody's talking about yet.
Raj Patel The second-order effects here are what nobody's talking about yet.
Marcus Bell Monitoring instead of seizing sounds like a strategy that only makes sense on paper. In practice people are dying.
Raj Patel I compared a few of the sources — the numbers don't quite line up between them.
