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10 Surprising Facts About U.S. Politics You Probably Didn’t Know

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  1. The U.S. Constitution Doesn’t Mention Political Parties The founding document of American democracy never mentions political parties . In fact, many Founding Fathers , including George Washington , warned against them in his farewell address . 2. The U.S. Has Had a President Who Was Never Elected Gerald Ford became Vice President in 1973 after Spiro Agnew resigned, and then President in 1974 after Nixon resigned. He was never elected to either position by the public. 3. Congress Can Override a Presidential Veto — But Rarely Does While the Constitution allows Congress to override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both chambers, this is very rare. Fewer than 10% of all vetoes in U.S. history have been overridden. 4. The Electoral College Has Overruled the Popular Vote 5 Times The most recent example was in 2016, when Donald Trump became president despite losing the popular vote to Hillary Clinton by nearly 3 million votes. 5. Only Two Independent Senators Currently Serve ...

Trump’s Obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize: Global Peace or Personal Glory?

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By now, it’s no secret: Donald Trump wants the Nobel Peace Prize. Badly. He doesn’t whisper it. He doesn’t wait for others to nominate him. He practically campaigns for it, headline after headline, from Pakistan to Israel to Cambodia. In classic Trump fashion, he’s not chasing a quiet legacy—he’s demanding the spotlight 📜 The “Peace Deals” That Made Headlines In recent months, the Trump camp has gone into overdrive, claiming he’s brokered peace in not one or two—but six global conflicts: 🇮🇳 India–Pakistan 🇮🇷 Iran–Israel 🇹🇭 Thailand–Cambodia 🇷🇼 Rwanda–DR Congo 🇷🇸 Serbia–Kosovo 🇪🇬 Egypt–Ethiopia The White House (under Trump’s second term) touted these efforts as "historic resolutions," with Trump portrayed as the ultimate mediator. But here’s the catch: many countries involved are flatly denying it. India, for instance, publicly rejected the idea that the U.S. played any role in calming tensions with Pakistan. Indian officials were clear—there was no American media...

🇮🇳 "Dead Economy"? Mr. President, India Is the Pulse of the Global South.

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📝 A Response to President Trump’s Recent Remarks on India It’s 2025. The world is rebuilding after economic shocks, wars, and pandemics. And India? India is not just rebuilding—it’s rising. But according to U.S. President Donald Trump, the Indian economy is “dead.” Let’s pause. Because when a sitting U.S. president uses words like these to describe the world’s largest democracy, the fastest-growing major economy, and a key strategic ally, it’s not just offensive—it’s geopolitically foolish. L📈 India: The Global Growth Engine Mr. Trump’s remarks ignore one thing: reality. Here’s what the so-called “dead economy” is doing right now in 2025: GDP Growth: India is projected to grow over 6.8%, outpacing China and every G7 nation. Stock Markets: Nifty and Sensex hit record highs, with foreign investors pouring in. Exports: India has expanded into defense, semiconductors, and green tech exports, becoming a major global supplier. Startup Ecosystem: Over 125 unicorns, and India is now the AI t...

🇺🇸🤝🇵🇰 “A Secret Handshake?” — Why Is Trump Courting Pakistan and Punishing India?

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  On August 1, 2025, former President Donald Trump , now in his second term, made a sweeping move by imposing harsh tariffs up to 41% on dozens of countries. India was hit with a painful 25% tariff, while Pakistan got off with just 19%—despite both nations having longstanding trade relationships with the U.S. But here's the kicker: Pakistan also walked away with a major energy cooperation deal just days before this announcement. And India? Shut out. So what’s really going on here? 🧩 Is There a Secret Deal? Trump’s sudden embrace of Pakistan comes as a surprise—especially considering how U.S. administrations historically treated Islamabad with caution. But now, with Trump’s push to develop oil reserves in Pakistan’s Balochistan and Khyber region, it appears something deeper is brewing. A backroom energy pact was signed just hours before the new tariffs were unveiled. In exchange for U.S. investment, Pakistan was rewarded with a 10% cut in tariffs—from 29% down to 19%. That’s not d...