Articles for author: Govind Tekale

Govind Tekale

PoliticsUSA
Representative Image. President Trump Signs H.R. 133. Photo Source: Trump White House Archived

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Over Dollar Alternatives Amid $7 Trillion De-Dollarization Push by Emerging Economies

President-elect Donald Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs against BRICS nations marks another chapter in the ongoing tension between established and emerging economic powers. His Saturday declaration on Truth Social demanding these nations avoid creating alternatives to the U.S. dollar warrants careful examination through the lens of global trade dynamics. “The idea that the BRICS Countries ...

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Representative Image. Kash Patel speaking with attendees at the 2022 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona

Kash Patel’s $1.3M Foundation, Disputed FBI Experience, and Senate Battle Over Trump’s Controversial Nomination

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel as FBI Director has sparked intense debate about the future direction of the nation’s premier law enforcement agency. A Departure from Traditional Credentials Patel’s background diverges sharply from previous FBI directors. While serving as a federal prosecutor and public defender, his experience includes time as a terrorism prosecutor ...

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Nicolas Madurao

US Sanctions 21 Venezuelan Officials Over Post-Election Crackdown on Opposition

The United States government has imposed sanctions on 21 senior Venezuelan officials for suppressing protests following the disputed July presidential election, marking an escalation in pressure against President Nicolás Maduro’s administration. The sanctions target high-ranking security and cabinet members, including the corrections agency head, intelligence service director, and minister from Maduro’s Office of the President. ...

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PoliticsUSA
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his intent to nominate Dr. Mehmet Oz as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In this photo, Oz speaks at a March 15, 2022 press conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Photo Source: Pennsylvania Capital-Star.

Trump Nominates Dr. Oz to Oversee $1.4 Trillion CMS Budget Despite $6M Pharma Stakes and TV Claim Controversies

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which oversees coverage for more than 155 million Americans through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Dr. Oz has a medical degree and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania and spent 17 years as a ...

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PoliticsUSA
Investor Scott Bessent speaks on the economy in Asheville, N.C., Aug. 14, 2024.

Trump Names Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary Amid $36 Trillion Debt, $92 Billion Tariff Revenue, and Crypto Shift

President-elect Donald Trump named Scott Bessent, 62, as Treasury Secretary on Friday, selecting a Wall Street veteran who manages the billions of dollar Key Square Capital Management fund. The appointment comes as the dollar hit a one-year high and Trump prepares to implement a sweeping economic agenda including 60% tariffs on Chinese goods and 10% ...

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PoliticsUSA
Dr. Janette Nesheiwat

Trump Names Dr. Janette Nesheiwat for Surgeon General: A Fox News Doctor and Disaster Relief Expert Set to Shape U.S. Public Health

Donald Trump announced Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as his choice for U.S. Surgeon General on Friday, part of a series of nominations that included Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary, Russ Vought for Office and Budget Management, Scott Turner for Housing and Urban Development, Marty Makary for FDA commissioner, and Dave ...

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PoliticsUSA
I just gave my Health Economics class their final exam. I'm excited to start my new job in Bethesda next year, but it is bittersweet because I love teaching bright students so much. I hope I get to do it again someday.

Trump Names Pandemic Critic Bhattacharya to Lead NIH’s $47.7B Health Research

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH) marks a stark pivot in federal health policy direction. The Stanford University professor, with both MD and PhD credentials, enters amid intense debate over public health governance. “Dr. Bhattacharya will work in cooperation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ...