Christopher Featherstone

US Politics

Loyalty trumps everything – What we know about the 47th president-elect’s cabinet

— Donald Trump’s second-term cabinet selection prioritises loyalty over expertise, featuring controversial figures linked to divisive rhetoric, legal investigations, and potential conflicts of interest, sparking debate over governance suitability and policy implications.

UK-US Relationship

The UK’s new Prime Minister Keir Starmer – hoping for a Democrat in the White House, preparing for Trump

— Keir Starmer is preparing for potential challenges in US-UK relations, particularly with a possible Trump presidency. He aims to maintain strong transatlantic ties, navigating diplomatic and military strategies.

2024 US Presidential Election

What a second Trump presidency might mean for the rest of the world

— Six months before the US election, global attention focuses on Trump’s potential return, especially his foreign policies towards China, NATO, Ukraine, and Gaza. A second term might increase US isolationism and weaken international alliances.