Opinion, Gary Peyrot, December 20, 2025 What's Good for America? MAGA has been a hot-button for debate ever since Donald Trump popularized the phrase for his 2016 presidential campaign. Many revile the movement while others resolutely support it and even wear the moniker proudly. Making America great would seem to be a worthy goal to most (though some extremists disagree), but it raises the question, "What is really good for America?" Trump's aggressive rhetoric and blusterin

On the evening of December 17, 2025, President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House, sharing an upbeat reflection on his administration's first year back in office. In a concise speech that ran approximately 30 minutes, Trump celebrated what he described as major strides in the economy, border security, and global peace, while outlining hopeful plans for the coming year. Delivered amid holiday preparations, the address aimed to reassure Americans.

The United States and Canada have long been among the closest allies and trading partners in the world, with bilateral trade exceeding $900 billion annually and deeply integrated supply chains that have benefited both nations. In 2025, however, that relationship has entered a period of significant tension, marked by U.S. tariffs, temporary Canadian retaliation (now mostly lifted), and a series of high-profile factory closures and layoffs in Canada.