Photo credit: WhiteHouse.gov President Donald Trump visited General Motors’ historic Milford Proving Ground in Michigan on Monday, marking the first presidential stop at the storied testing facility. Speaking to auto workers, executives, and local officials, Trump framed his administration’s tariffs, deregulation, and manufacturing policies as the driving force behind a resurgence in American auto production, while sharply criticizing prior Democratic leadership and outlining

The recent U.S.-led ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in early January 2026 has sent shockwaves through global energy markets and international trade dynamics. Captured during a dramatic operation, Maduro's removal marks a pivotal shift in the Western Hemisphere, redirecting Venezuela's vast oil reserves and other resources toward U.S. interests. Economist E. J. Antoni identifies the winners and losers.