Ed Baxter

Ed Baxter Newsteria

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Without questions, we don’t get answers. Amid the swirl of opinions being thrown around in today’s world, what I call a mix of news and hysteria, how often are we actually going through the process of breaking down the plethora of opinions to be able to come up our own rational thoughts about what makes sense? I try to take a current news story and present both sides in a rational way. Opinions formed? Yes. But a little better understanding of what makes sense. Ed Baxter is an award winning journalist. He is the recipient of accolades from Associated Press, UPI, RTNDA, and six regional and nat...

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Jul 10, 2026

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TRUMP WANTS HIGHER HOUSING PRICES 30.01.2026

President Trump says he wants higher housing prices. He wants price inflation as the result of lower interest rates. He calls Fed Chair Powell a moron. Powell says the Fed must remain independent and free of politics.

TRUMP TACOS THE SUPER BOWL? 28.01.2026

President Trump is not going to the Super Bowl. He says he got a great hand last year but Santa Clara is too far away and he doesn’t like the half time performers. Is it really because most likely he would be roundly booed? Taco?

GUN RIGHTS AND IMPEACH NOEM? 27.01.2026

Some Republicans, as well as the NRA are questioning Trump and Noem stance on gun rights. The administration seemingly blames Alex Pretti for his own death because he was legally armed. Should Noem be impeached?

WILL TRUMP CALL OFF ICE? 26.01.2026

With the killing of a second protestor in Minneapolis President Trump and Gov Walz have had what they describe as a productive conversation. Will the president start to pull ICE agents out? Will the court system begin to clear out? Will the killing stop?

NO FUNDING FOR ICE? 25.01.2026

Democrats are saying no more money for funding ICE after another killing in Minneapolis. This could lead lead to another partial shutdown. Who will get the blame? Should there be a full ICE investigation? Should ICE pull back?

CANADA TAKES ON TRUMP 24.01.2026

President Trump threatens a 100% tariff on Canada if it signs a trade deal with China. PM Carney says Canada will not subordinate itself to the US. Trump actions there and Minneapolis are costing him politically.

TRUMP TARIFF CON GAME? 23.01.2026

New research says Americans are paying for the Trump tariffs. It also says inflation is expected to rise to the 4% range. Will Americans see the promised elimination of income taxes or is this a really big con game?

JAN 6 BACK BEFORE CONGRESS 23.01.2026

Former Special Prosecutor Jack Smith has appeared before Congress. He says his evidence would have gotten Donald Trump convicted. Republicans on the committee tried to show that his investigation broke laws. It brought back to surface January 6th.

WERE GREENLAND THREATS AN ACTING JOB? 21.01.2026

President Trump went into Davos threatening NATO tariffs and potential force in acquiring Greenland. He has now backed off both. Has he blinked or was it all part of his grabbing the spotlight and then announcing a deal?

TRUMP GREENLAND NOBEL PRIZE DANGER 20.01.2026

Does President Trump’s letter to Denmark’s Prime Minister show that not getting the Peace Prize has led him to threats against Greenland and NATO? It’s time for Congress to stand up and say enough. Do something!

TRUMP 2.0 YEAR ONE 19.01.2026

The end of year one of Trump 2.0. It has been a blizzard of activity. The country is more divided than ever. Has it been constructive or distraction from something Trump doesn’t want us to focus on?

TRUMP EU TARIFF BACKFIRE? 17.01.2026

President Trump has slapped 10% tariffs on eight EU countries for opposing US ownership of Greenland. He says it will go up to 25% in June if a deal isn’t done. This comes at the same time the EU completes a trading deal with South American countries. Is this backfiring?

IS GREENLAND TRUMP WATERLOO? 16.01.2026

Trump threatens tariffs on countries not supporting his Greenland desires. GOP congress people split with him saying acquisition is not going to happen. Lawmakers visit Denmark to make assurances.

SPORTS BETTING PROSECUTIONS 15.01.2026

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against over 20 men in what they call an international fixing and point shaving scheme. Has institutional betting on apps and sports franchise partnerships played a part in this?

GREENLAND DENMARK US 14.01.2026

High level US-Denmark talks regarding Greenland highlight vast differences of opinion. Denmark will bring more military in. Congress works on limiting President Trump’s powers, and the US might have to find a path without NATO.

CLINTONS REFUSE CONGRESS 13.01.2026

The Clintons are refusing to testify before Congress regarding Jeffrey Epstein. They claim it is part of Trump’s efforts to prosecute enemies. Trump has not been called to testify. Should Congress hear from both?

TRUMP ATTACKS THE FED 12.01.2026

Does President Trump want to control US monetary policy? He is threatening criminal charges against Fed Chair Powell. The Fed regulates interest rates and attempts to control inflation. Is this another move toward Trump autocracy?

MORE VIOLENCE FOR MINNEAPOLIS? 11.01.2026

Secretary Noem says more ICE agents will be sent to Minneapolis. Mayor Frey says there are over 400,000 residents on ICE watch. Noem reiterates domestic violence. Frey says just watch the video.

TRUMP NEO ROYALISM? 09.01.2026

Does Donald Trump saying he is guided by his own morality, harken back to a time of Neo Royalism? Is this a better explanation of his actions toward Venezuela and Greenland? Not Monroe Doctrine, but royal rule?

US ISOLATION, CLIMATE, AND MORALITY 08.01.2026

President Trump has pulled out of 65 agreements including climate. The only nation in the world out. He also says that his international actions and military action are guided only by his own morality. Is this the right direction?

ABOUT VENEZUELA OIL 07.01.2026

The US has seized two oil tankers out of Venezuela. One flying a Russian flag and another headed for China. It also has put surplus oil from Venezuela on the open international trading market. Is there any doubt this has been about oil all along?

KELLY FIGHTS BACK 06.01.2026

Sec Hegseth has formally censured Senator Kelly which will lead to reduction in retired rank and pay. Kelly says he will fight it and says Hegseth is not qualified for the job, and that President Trump suffers from lack of self esteem.

WILL CONGRESS DO ANYTHING? 05.01.2026

The US legislature is back in session. It has major issues like health care, averting a shutdown, the Epstein files, and now a President’s boundaries in conducting war. Will that distract from all the others?

IS GREENLAND NEXT? 05.01.2026

Is the Trump administration now seriously considering taking Greenland away from Denmark? Its Prime Minister says make no more threats. And was the Venezuela attack constitutional? Rubio says notification would have been impossible. Schumer threatens legislation.

VENEZUELA RUN BY US? 03.01.2026

The US has carried out a massive joint forces mission in Venezuela to remove President Maduro. The US says the largest mission of its kind ever carried out. President Trump says the US now runs Venezuela and its oil industry.

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