Promise Me, America is Joe Biden's deeply personal memoir reflecting on his presidency, the challenges that shaped his administration, and the defining moments that tested American democracy. In this review, Ruzeki explores the book's key themes, major achievements, and its significance in modern U.S. political history.
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Thursday, July 16, 2026
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Lessons from the Dead of Senator Lindsey Graham: History Will Judge the Complicit
In the wake of U.S Senator Lindsey Graham's death, I have watched leaders, politicians and citizens around the world offer tributes, condolences, and criticism. Moments like these often prompt reflection; not only on a person's life, but also on the legacy they leave behind.
Friday, March 27, 2026
How Kenya Is Being Dragged Into a Dangerous U.S.-Israel War on Iran
Kenya could be on the frontline of a U.S.-Israel war on Iran as hundreds of American Marines train on our soil, putting the nation at unprecedented risk.
Nearly 600 U.S. Marines are training at various Kenyan military facilities, and U.S Camp Simba base, Manda Bay. Meanwhile, talks of the Kenyan Defence Forces escorting ships to the Middle East may be more than rumors; they could be a pretext to pull Kenya into an illegal U.S.-Israel war on Iran.
With Iran having destroyed the U.S. military bases across the Middle East, Africa has become a safe staging ground for American forces, especially as European countries have refused to host them.
In the last two weeks, many U.S. troops who were stationed in the Middle East have now relocated to Kenya and Diego Garcia. All signs point to preparations for a potential ground invasion of Iran.
In Washington, Trump and his war cabinet are pushing hard for a “boots on the ground” narrative, something many Americans are not buying. Trump has even asked Tehran to accept defeat and agree to a ceasefire, but Iranians have dismissed it as “Trump speaking to himself.” Nobody is taking these negotiations seriously, and the IRGC is ready to respond to any American setting foot on the Iranian soil.
This reckless strategy puts every Kenyan at risk. Since independence, Kenya has maintained good relations with the Iranian people, yet our outgoing president seems determined to drag the country into an illegal war, an excuse he could use to postpone the 2027 elections. He's making Kenya a legitimate target for the Iranian missiles, such as the Khorramshahr-4/Khaibar and Sejjil, the dancing missile, capable of hitting targets at upto 4000km.
Do we even have a functioning air defense system? The answer is clear: we do not. The consequences could be catastrophic.
Look at the Gulf states, they were hit hard by Iranian missiles while American forces avoided the brunt. If Kenya becomes involved, we could face the same fate. Complicity now could leave us paying the ultimate price.
If we stay silent, we may only realize the cost when it’s too late.
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Saturday, January 24, 2026
The End of the Bully Era: Why the World Must Stand Against Trump's Aggression
The World Must Stand Against Donald Trump's Madness and Aggression.
By Ruzeki | Shadoww News |January 24, 2026
The world is changing, and the era of bullies is finally coming to an end. For decades, the U.S. has used its military, political influence, and economic power to shape the world to its will often at the expense of smaller nations and global stability. But the cracks in this system are becoming more visible, and it’s clear: the giant is falling, and it wants to take everyone down with it.
At the forefront of this unraveling is none other than the current occupant of the White House; a convicted felon, a rapist, a war criminal and a pedophile, President Donald Trump. His aggressive tactics; attacking smaller nations like Venezuela, stealing resources, and bullying European allies into submission, have torn apart the fragile international order that once existed. From the Middle East to Africa, Latin America to Asia, the U.S. has left a trail of chaos, and the consequences are being felt globally. Yet, many of America’s European allies have remained complicit, standing by in silence, or worse, celebrating the devastation the U.S. has wreaked on vulnerable nations.
The Rise of a Mad King
Donald Trump has turned the U.S. from a global policeman to a global menace. His actions have proven he is not interested in diplomacy or peace. Instead, he acts like a dictator, wielding trade and military threats against even long-time allies. Why? Because he didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump’s “Board of Peace,” a desperate attempt to mask his intentions, is already dead on arrival. Only Hungary’s authoritarian leader and a few puppets have shown interest, and even Russia’s Vladimir Putin has refused to join.
At home, Trump has turned the streets of the U.S. into a battleground, terrorizing his own citizens while Congress remains silent, complicit in his destruction. But the U.S. cannot continue to act as if it’s above the law, above international norms, and above the consequences of its actions.
The World Must Act
Now, it’s time for the world to stand up to this madness. Countries like China, Russia, and Iran; along with other serious nations, must not remain silent while the U.S. destroys the world. These nations, along with those European countries that are willing to break free from Washington’s grip, must take the lead in creating a new world order; one based on equality, respect, and cooperation, rather than exploitation and domination.
The current global system has allowed the U.S. to bully smaller nations, exploit resources, and destabilize regions without facing meaningful consequences. But as the U.S. weakens under Trump, it is becoming more desperate. The more it falls from grace, the more it seeks to drag everyone else down with it. We cannot let that happen.
China, Russia, Iran, Canada, Spain, Brazil, France, Denmark, South Africa, and other responsible nations must step into leadership roles, offering alternatives to the U.S-dominated world order. The world must stand united, not only to reject U.S. hegemony but also to forge a new path forward; one that puts people over power, cooperation over conflict, and peace over perpetual war.
Americans Must Stand Up To Trump
But it’s not just the world that must act. The American people, too, must rise up against the madness that has taken hold of their nation. The U.S. has always prided itself on being a beacon of freedom and democracy, but under Trump, that vision has been twisted into something dangerous and destructive.
Americans must demand an end to the chaos and get rid of the mad king who has turned their country into an international pariah. The U.S. cannot continue on this path if it hopes to regain any semblance of respect on the world stage. For this to happen, the American people need to push for change, from the streets, from the ballot box in November's midterm and 2028, and from every institution in the country.
A Call for Decisive Action
The time to act is now. The world is watching, and the stakes have never been higher. The U.S under Trump has become a rogue state, and the world cannot afford to let this unchecked aggression continue. Countries around the globe must rise up, reject the toxic influence of the U.S., and work together to build a more just and peaceful world. The global balance must shift, and it must shift now.
The world must say no—and back it up with decisive actions.
We cannot afford to wait any longer. We cannot afford to be complicit. The bully’s reign is coming to an end, and it’s time for the world to stand together and ensure that it ends in peace, not destruction.
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Sunday, January 4, 2026
Oil First, Questions Later: Trump Says America Will Run Venezuela After Maduro Abduction
After abducting President Maduro, Trump says the U.S. will run Venezuela using its oil. Latin America, Africa, China, Russia and Asia push back against renewed U.S. imperialism.
By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | The WanTam Weekly | January 04, 2026
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
U.S. Continues to Target Maduro: Pilot who Saved Venezuelan President from CIA Plot.
By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | October 28, 2025
Amid rising tensions, a U.S. intelligence agent, Edwin López, attempted to capture President Nicolás Maduro. Reports by the Associated Press (AP) suggest that López sought to force the Venezuelan leader’s plane off course and divert it toward the United States. However, General Bitner Villegas, a Venezuelan pilot, intervened to thwart the plot, ensuring Maduro's safe return to Caracas, Venezuela.
This latest incident highlights the ongoing friction between the U.S. and Venezuela, with the U.S. continuing to increase its military presence in the region. The alleged plot is not the first attempt by Washington to target Maduro, as the U.S. has long sought to remove the Venezuelan president, partly due to the country’s vast oil reserves. With tensions escalating, Venezuela has vowed to defend its sovereignty, with authorities and citizens preparing to retaliate against any external aggression.
This incident is not the first time the U.S. has been accused of attempting to capture or assassinate President Maduro. Experts argue that the U.S.'s persistent interest in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves plays a central role in the ongoing tensions between the two nations. Some analysts claim that Washington has employed various covert operations, including CIA-backed missions, to weaken or remove Maduro from power. Notably, a $50 million bounty has been placed on the Venezuelan president’s head.
Recent reports further indicate that U.S. naval forces have significantly increased their presence in the region. U.S. warships are reportedly targeting any vessels operating in Venezuelan waters, escalating the already high tensions. There are even reports suggesting that U.S. Marines are preparing for a possible full-scale invasion of Venezuela.
In response, the Venezuelan government has vowed to defend the country's sovereignty at all costs. Venezuelan officials, as well as citizens, have expressed a strong commitment to retaliate against any foreign aggression. Many view the U.S. actions as part of a broader effort to control Venezuela's rich natural resources, particularly its oil.
As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether this latest incident will trigger further international intervention or ignite additional resistance from Venezuela’s armed forces and people.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
America on the Brink: How Trump’s Policies Are Fueling Economic Decline
By Ruzeki, Shadoww News
March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
Trump is dragging America to the brink of a full-blown recession—rising inflation, stock market crashes, and economic instability are just the beginning.
In just two months of his so-called "concepts of a plan," the U.S. has gone from a pillar of economic strength to a volatile and unpredictable trading partner. Once the world's top investment destination, America is now hemorrhaging credibility. Global markets are rattled, investors are pulling back, and businesses are bracing for impact.
Trump's reckless trade wars and destructive tariffs—haphazardly imposed on China, Europe, Canada, Japan, and Mexico—are suffocating industries at home while alienating allies abroad. His erratic DOGE-driven policies turn Wall Street into a casino, where economic forecasts shift on the whims of a tweet. Meanwhile, his decision to gut USAID programs, particularly in Africa, is dismantling decades of U.S. diplomatic leverage, eroding America’s soft power, and accelerating its decline in global influence.
With these business-hostile policies, Trump is achieving only one thing: the immiseration of Americans. Jobs are vanishing, wages are stagnating, and prices are soaring—all while he insists it’s “worth it.”
The world is losing faith in U.S. assets. Investors no longer see America as the safe bet it once was. And since power abhors a vacuum, others are stepping in.
China is tightening its grip on global trade. Europe is forging new alliances. BRICS+ is rising. The geopolitical landscape is shifting—and under Trump, America is slipping from the throne.
Monday, January 20, 2025
Timeline: 50 years of holding elected office comes to an end. From a city council member, a US senator, vice president, and, finally, president. Thank you, Joe Biden.
By Ruzeki, Shadoww News
January 20, 2025
January 20, 2025
President Joe Biden, 46th US President.
—Biden's political journey is a testament to perseverance and tenacity.
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. began his political career as one of the youngest Senators in American history. He leaves today as the US' oldest president.
Here's his timeline:-
1942: Born in Pennsylvania to a Catholic family; Catherine Eugenia "Jean" Biden (1917 –2010) and Joseph Robinette Biden Sr.(1915-2002).
1966: Married Neilia Hunter, and had three children together, Beau(1969), Hunter(1970) and Naomi(1971).
1968: Graduated with a law degree from Syracuse University.
1970: Elected to the New Castle County Council at the age of 28.
1972: At age 29, he was elected as a senator for the state of Delaware. A few weeks after Biden was elected, a car crash killed his first wife Neilia and their 13-months-old daughter Naomi. As a single father, he raised his two sons, Beau and Hunter. Occasionally, his younger sister Valerie supported him.
1973-2009: Served in the US Senate. He was re-elected as a senator six times.
1977: Married Jill Jacobs, and were blessed with a daughter, Ashley. Together, they raised Beau, Hunter and Ashley.
1988: Unsuccessfully sought the Democratic presidential nomination. During this year, he suffered a brain aneurysm.
2008: Unsuccessfully sought the Democratic presidential nomination, again. Later, he was picked as Obama's running mate.
2009: He resigned as a senator and served as the Vice President of the United States under President Barack Obama.
2012: Won re-election with President Obama and served as VP for a second term until 2016.
2015: His elder son, Beau Biden, an Iraq war veteran, died of brain cancer.
2017: Awarded with Presidential Medal of Freedom.
2019: Successfully sought the Democratic presidential nomination and picked Kamala Harris as his running mate.
2020: Defeated the 45th US President Donald Trump in a bitterly fought election.
2021: On a day like today (Jan 20), Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, after President Donald Trump incited an insurrection; trying to overturn the election results (Jan 6). In August, he oversaw the withdrawal of the American forces from Afghanistan; ending US' oldest war of 20 years!
2022: In February, Russia started its military operations in Ukraine, Biden has been providing military aid to Ukraine since then.
2024: In April, he decided to end his reelection campaign, and endorsed VP Kamala Harris as Democratic nominee; who lost to Trump.
2025: Today, January 20, Biden retires as the 46th President of the United States, alongside Vice President Kamala Harris. Donald Trump is sworn-in as the 47th POTUS and J.D. Vance as the Vice President of the United States.
In his last minute act as President, Biden issued preemptive pardons to potential targets of the incoming Trump admin, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, retired Gen. Mark Milley, members & witnesses of the January 6th Committee.
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
US Election 2024 Result updates: Donald Trump is elected the 47th President of the United States
By Ruzeki, Shadoww News
November 05, 2024✓ Republicans will win control of the Senate, CNN projects, a victory for the party that has been locked out of the majority in the chamber since 2021.
✓ In the House, Republicans are defending a narrow majority and it could take a week before control is officially determined.
✓ In the presidential race, Donald Trump has been elected the 47th President of the United States after key wins in battleground states of North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
President(98% in)
Projection: Trump is President-elect: 
Some of the Latest Projections!
• Projection: President-elect Donald Trump is the projected winner in Nevada.
• Projection: Democrats have flipped two Republican-held districts in closely watched House races in New York.
✓ Democratic candidate Laura Gillen is the projected winner in New York’s 4th Congressional District.
✓ Democratic candidate Josh Riley is the projected winner in New York’s 19th Congressional District.
• Projection: Vice President Kamala Harris is the projected winner in Maine, winning three of the state's electoral votes, while Trump won one for Maine's 2nd Congressional District.
• Projection: Donald Trump has won Alaska's three electoral votes. He now has 279 total.
• Projection: Donald Trump has won the key battleground state of Wisconsin and its 10 electoral votes. With that, Trump has won 276 electoral votes and is projected to win the 2024 presidential race. He will move into the White House on Jan. 20.
• Projection: Donald Trump is President-elect.
• Projection: Republican Tim Sheehy is projected to win in Montana and head to the Senate. Sheehy defeated Democratic incumbent Jon Tester.
• Projection: Kamala Harris has won Hawaii's four electoral votes.
• Projection: Proposition 314 in Arizona has passed. This measure will make it a state-level crime to cross the border illegally and allow state authorities to arrest and deport people who do so.
• Projection: Republicans have kept their majority in the Wisconsin Assembly, though Democrats managed to break the GOP's supermajority in the state Senate.
• Projection: Republicans have flipped the Michigan state House, ending Democrats' trifecta. That has big implications on Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's ability to implement her agenda for the last two years of her term.
• Projection: Kamala Harris has won the New Jersey's 14 electoral votes.
• Projection: Kamala Harris will win one electoral vote from Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District.
• Projection: Republican John James has won reelection in Michigan's 10th District.
• Projection: Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet has defeated Republican Paul Junge in Michigan's 8th District.
• Projection: Democratic Rep. Emilia Sykes has won reelection in Ohio's 13th District.
• Projection: Republican Tom Barrett has won Michigan's 7th District.
• Projection: Republican Rep. Mike Lawler has won reelection in New York's 17th District.
• Projection: Kamala Harris will win Minnesota's 10 electoral votes.
• Projection: Missouri's Amendment 3, which would legalize abortion in the state up until fetal viability, will pass narrowly.
• Projection: Trump will win Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes, which puts him on course to win at least 270 electoral votes and the presidency.
• Projection: Republican Sen. Deb Fischer will defeat independent Dan Osborn to win reelection in Nebraska.
• Projection: Republicans will gain control of the Senate in the 119th Congress, set to begin on Jan. 3, 2025. ABC News has projected Republican pickups in Ohio and West Virginia, which puts the GOP at 51 seats.
• Projection: Donald Trump will win Georgia and its 16 electoral votes.
• Projection: Kamala Harris will win Hawaii's four electoral votes.
• Projection: Donald Trump will carry the state of North Carolina and its 16 Electoral College votes.
• Projection: Kamala Harris will win New Mexico's five electoral votes.
• Projection: Rep. Bryan Steil will win reelection in Wisconsin's 1st District.
• Projection: Democratic incumbent, Martin Heinrich will win New Mexico's U.S. Senate race.
• Projection: Both incumbent Republican Gov. Spencer Cox and Senate candidate John Curtis will win their races in Utah.
• Projection: Democratic Rep. Chris Deluzio will win reelection in Pennsylvania's 17th District.
• Projection: Kamala Harris will win Virginia's 13 electoral votes.
• Projection: Democratic state Sen. John Mannion will defeat Republican Rep. Brandon Williams to give Democrats their second pickup of the night, joining Alabama's 2nd.
• Projection: Donald Trump will win North Carolina's 16 electoral votes.
• Projection: Kamala Harris will win Washington state, joining Oregon and California in her camp.
• Projection: Republican Bernie Moreno will win Ohio's Senate seat.
• Projection: Republican Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. will retain control of New Jersey's 7th District.
• Projection: Kamala Harris will hold Connecticut’s seven Electoral College votes.
• Projection: Democratic incumbent Chris Murphy will hold Connecticut’s Senate seat.
• Projection: Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz will retain control of Texas’s 15th District.
• Projection: Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan will win reelection over Republican Alison Esposito in New York's 18th District.
• Projection: Republican Rep. Nick LaLota will win a second term in New York's 1st District on Long Island.
• Projection: A win by Shomari Figures in Alabama's 2nd Congressional District is a pick-up for the Democrats, one that comes after a Supreme Court decision threw out Alabama's old map because it diluted the voting strength of Black voters.
• Projection: Kamala Harris will win Oregon's eight electoral votes.
• Projection: Kamala Harris will win California's 54 electoral votes.
• Projection: Donald Trump will hold Idaho's four electoral votes.
• Projection: Initiative 83 in Washington, D.C., will pass. The initiative will implement ranked-choice voting in the district and allow voters not registered with a particular party to vote in partisan primaries.
• Projection: Donald Trump will win three of Nebraska's five electoral votes; two from the statewide count, and one from the 3rd District. The 2nd Congressional District, hasn't been projected yet but Kamala Harris has a much better shot at winning its one electoral vote.
• Projection: Senator Ted Cruz will win the U.S. Senate race in Texas.
• Projection: Republican Kelly Ayotte will win the election for New Hampshire governor. She will succeed retiring Gov. Chris Sununu, a fellow Trump-skeptical Republican.
• Projection: Arizona's measure protecting access to abortion will pass. The measure will establishes a constitutional right to abortion until viability, with exceptions for later pregnancies.
• Projection: Democrat Rep. Andy Kim will win New Jersey’s open Senate seat left after Bob Menendez was convicted of federal corruption charges and resigned in August. He'll make history as the first Korean American senator.
• Projection: Donald Trump will win Mississippi and its six Electoral College votes. Like its neighbour Alabama, Mississippi was last won by a Democrat in 1976.
• Projection: Democrat Angela Alsobrooks will win the open U.S. Senate seat in Maryland.
• Projection: Kamala Harris will win New York and its 28 electoral votes.
• Projection: Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York will easily win reelection.
• Projection: Kamala Harris will win Colorado's 10 Electoral College votes.
• Projection: Donald Trump will carry the deep-red states of Montana and Utah, a combination for 10 electoral votes into his column.
• Projection: The ballot measures in Maryland and New York that enshrined reproductive rights into state law will pass.
• Projection: Democrat Elizabeth Warren will win her reelection in Massachusetts.
• Projection: Kamala Harris will pick up Rhode Island’s four electoral votes. Her' victory in the deep blue New England state does not come as a shock as polls consistently showed her leading Trump by double-digits.
• Projection: Donald Trump will carry Louisiana. Nothing surprising here as the state has been firmly in the GOP column in polls and presidential races since it moved away from Democrats in the 2000 election.
• Projection: Kamala Harris has won Delaware's three electoral votes. In the race for Senate.
• Projection: Democratic Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester has won. Blunt Rochester is the first woman and first Black person to represent Delaware in the Senate. She was previously the first woman and the first Black person to represent the state in Congress.
• Projection: The ballot initiative that would have granted Floridians the right to an abortion will come just shy of its needed 60% threshold to pass.
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