Trends in Geopolitics

"Exploring the growing ties between God and government in the U.S." Views expressed in this World and U.S. news roundup are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 31 May 2026, 1323 UTC. Content and Source:  "NPR-up first." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQgMCdzHKlHwkZzqfQzVWngSDGh URL--https://www.npr.org. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). Was this newsletter shared with you? Subscribe now. by Brittney Melton May 31, 2026 Good morning. This week, the Treasury Department prepared a $250 bill with President Trump’s face on it for the U.S.’ anniversary, the FBI arrested a former CIA officer after he allegedly took home more than $40 million worth of gold bars from his job, and NPR’s newsroom shrunk through buyouts and layoffs .  The boundaries between church and state by Daniel Burke , Senior Editor of Religion ...

"Ukrainian commander sees 'imminent turning point' in war." Views expressed in this World and US news update are those of the reporters and correspondents.  Accessed on 27 May 2026, 1432 UTC. Content and Source:  "Reuters Daily Briefing." https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQgMCXNpnxFFQTzljBsQwrBhQCS URL--https://www.reuters.com. Please check email link, URL, or scroll down to read your selections.  Thanks for joining us today. Russ Roberts (https://trendsingeopolitics.blogspot.com). eyond the headlines with Reuters on the stories shaping the day. Subscribe for $1/week. Subscribe now.   Daily Briefing By Claire Beers Hello. A senior Ukrainian commander sees an imminent 'turning point' in war with Russia, Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as the world's top cross-border wealth hub and the paper trail linking a US fuel trader to a notorious Mexican cartel. Plus, Reuters pictures show the journey to Mecca as millions gather for the annua...