Andrew Sanders

Jan 16, 2025 | csis.org | Andrew Sanders |Ryan Berg

IntroductionSince his election in November 2024, President Donald Trump has staked out strong positions on the importance of the Western Hemisphere to the United States’ national security interests. A secure, prosperous, and free Western Hemisphere underpins U.S. geopolitical and economic success. Panama is the most strategically significant geography in the Western Hemisphere.

Feb 22, 2024 | stateofunion.org | Andrew Sanders

Veteran CBS News correspondent Catherine Herridge was among employees laid off by the network amid budget cuts. Sources said Herridge faced “internal roadblocks” over her coverage of the Hunter Biden laptop story. Staffers were reportedly shocked by her firing given her credibility and experience working in the Washington D.C. bureau. Herridge had also clashed with CBS News president Ingrid Ciprian Matthews over hiring practices.

Jan 2, 2024 | analyzingamerica.org | Andrew Sanders

Spanx, a women’s clothing brand, has introduced a humanoid robot named “Digit” in its Georgia warehouse. The robot, developed by GXO Logistics, is designed to work in human spaces and handle repetitive tasks, such as moving totes and placing boxes on conveyor belts. Standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall and capable of lifting 35 pounds, Digit aims to reduce strain on human workers and improve efficiency.

Dec 25, 2023 | stateofunion.org | Andrew Sanders

Political strategist Roger Stone emphasized Donald Trump’s resilience, describing him as tougher than past leaders, and expressed confidence in Trump’s ability to navigate legal challenges and succeed in the upcoming election. “People don’t really understand how tough Donald Trump is,” Stone said. “I worked for Richard Nixon, I worked for Senator Bob Dole, both very, very tough guys, but not nearly as tough as Trump,” he explained.

Dec 13, 2023 | stateofunion.org | Andrew Sanders

A 50-year-old biological man, Nicholas Cepeda, has been allowed to compete in female swimming competitions by identifying as a teenage girl, despite a recent ruling by World Aquatics. Cepeda showers with young female competitors and has been reported to compete against girls as young as 13. “We first got wind of Cepeda back in October when he competed at a swim meet in Markham, [Ontario],” Rebel News’ David Menzies wrote.