In one year, the Trump Administration has delivered something that many administrations have promised but have not been able to deliver: lowering the cost of prescription drugs, so much so that even the Consumer Price Index has reflected it.
On February 20th, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States invalidated tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by President Trump, in the landmark case, Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (2026) (hereinafter Learning Resources). In a 6-3 decision written by Chief Justice Roberts, the court held that IEEPA did not authorize the tariffs in question, dismissing the Trump Administration’s argument that the language to “regulate importation” encompassed tariffs.
The Strait of Hormuz has received widespread attention during Operation Epic Fury, the accompanying negotiations, and the ongoing U.S. economic pressure campaign, Economic Fury, that followed. While the security of the Strait of Hormuz (hereinafter “the Strait”) was not the principal objective of Operation Epic Fury, the operation’s degradation of Iran’s military capabilities can have the ancillary effect of ensuring the long-term stability of the Strait.
North Carolina is one of the most strategically important states in America, home to a vibrant agricultural sector and unique military infrastructure. That also makes it one of the most important targets for foreign adversary activity.