Maxime Marquette
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Columns by Maxime Marquette
4,540 columns published
To the Trump Administration, on the Vendetta Against John Brennan
Mr. President, Mr. Acting Attorney General, I am writing to you about a matter that should alarm anyone who still believes in
Medicare Finally Covers Obesity Drugs, But Almost No One Knows It
Since July 1, 2026, millions of older Americans enrolled in Medicare have had access, for the first time, to obesity drugs covered
Trump's Tariffs Near a Historic Peak, America Holds Its Breath
In early July 2026, a tracker maintained by American trade lawyers confirms what many had feared for months: the effective tariff rate
Three Stinging Defeats for Trump Close Out the Supreme Court Term
On June 29 and 30, 2026, the United States Supreme Court wrapped up its annual term with a series of rulings that,
NHS Expands RSV Vaccine in September to At-Risk Adults Aged 65-74
On July 1, 2026, NHS England confirmed a significant expansion of its vaccinationprogram against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV): starting September 1, 2026,
London Bets More Than £5 Billion on Military Drones
On June 30, 2026, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled his Defence Investment Plan, confirming more than £5 billion earmarked for transforming
Kostyantynivka, the City Putin Claims to Have Taken and Kyiv Refuses to Bury
On July 3, 2026, General Valery Gerasimov stood before Vladimir Putin to announce, with the confidence of a man reciting a script
NATO's drone problem, can European industry close the gap
A drone crashed into a house in Romania, another violated Lithuanian airspace, and Munich airport had to suspend operations for several hours
Trump says Iran is "dying to make a deal" during the funeral truce
Speaking at Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2026, on the eve of the 250th anniversary of American independence, President Donald Trump declared: