Tensions and Transformations

This chapter explores the complex negotiations between the U.S. and China over tariffs, emphasizing the President's commitment to fair deals. It also covers Elon Musk's fluctuating focus on Tesla, the contentious interactions within the Trump administration, and urgent issues surrounding higher education reform and anti-Semitism at Harvard. From the impacts of funding cuts on tuberculosis research to the community responses to wildfires and a missing college student, the chapter highlights critical challenges facing American society.