Daily Updates on Russian Invasion of Ukraine

In a sweeping decision, the Supreme Court struck down the use of emergency powers as a foundation for much of Trump-era tariff policy. The ruling doesn’t just affect one trade dispute — it potentially invalidates 60–75% of current U.S. tariffs, cutting directly into how the United States has used economic pressure as a foreign policy tool. In this video, we walk through what the Court actually decided, why the constitutional distinction between emergency authority and Congress’s taxing power matters, and how this ruling constrains future presidents. We’ll also look at the 6–3 decision, Chief Justice Roberts’ reasoning, global market implications, and the steep legislative hurdles now facing any attempt to restore these tariffs. This isn’t about partisan politics — it’s about who controls America’s economic weapons, and what that means for U.S. credibility overseas. Video Chapters 0:00 – Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s emergency tariff powers 1:15 – Ruling impacts 60–75% of current U.S. tariff policy 2:45 – Constitutional distinction: IEEPA vs. Congressional taxing power 4:10 – Invalidation of reciprocal tariffs and foreign policy leverage 5:50 – Analysis of global economic damage and stock market trends 7:30 – Details of the 6–3 vote and Chief Justice Roberts’ opinion 9:15 – International reaction and diplomatic shifts 11:00 – Legislative hurdles for future tariff reinstatement 12:00 – Conclusion on the restoration of Congressional authority #SupremeCourt #Trump #Tariffs #ForeignPolicy #TradePolicy #USPolitics #Constitution #Economy #Gerdes Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership 🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: ***** 🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address) https://a.co/iodWsUK Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/... Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html 🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20 🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/ ***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE *** 🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes 🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow. 🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE 🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email [email protected] #UKRAINE #UKRAINERUSSIAWAR #UKRAINEWAR

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Ukraine had a strong day on the battlefield, with drones striking key Russian military targets and degrading enemy capabilities across multiple regions. ⚡️ @GeneralStaffUA reports successful strikes on: An S-300VM launcher UAV command posts Enemy force concentrations On the night of February 18, Ukrainian Defense Forces struck: ▪️ A UAV unit concentration area in the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia region ▪️ A UAV workshop in Tokmak ▪️ A communications hub in the occupied Donetsk region ▪️ A military equipment concentration in Donetsk At the same time, drones hit a military oil facility in Russia’s Belgorod region, knocking out power and leaving parts of the area in the dark. Taken together, these strikes point to a coordinated effort to disrupt Russian drones, logistics, command-and-control, and rear-area support — not just at the front, but deep behind it. Video Chapters 0:00 – 1:04: Introduction and Overview of Ukraine’s 24-Hour Success 1:05 – 2:05: Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Russian Oil Depot 2:06 – 3:00: Explosions in Belgorod and Impact on Russia’s Power Grid 3:01 – 4:10: General Staff Update on Strikes Against Russian Assets 4:11 – 5:21: Russian Drone Attacks and Power Issues in Ukraine 5:22 – 6:53: Innovation in FPV Drones and Support for Ukraine 6:54 – 7:51: Battlefield Report: Low Russian Casualties and Minimal Gains 7:52 – 8:51: Military Activity in Pokrovsk, Huliaipole, and Kupiansk 8:52 – 10:14: The Evolving Role of Drones in Urban Warfare 10:15 – 11:15: Ground Drones and Issues with Starlink and Telegram for Russian Forces 11:16 – 12:21: Impacts of Recent Ukrainian Offensives and Communication Issues 12:22 – 13:30: Shifts in Russian Leadership and Military Strategy 13:31 – 14:10: The Future of Warfare: Fast Learning and Smart Actions 14:11 – 15:00: International Support: Sweden’s Military Aid and Private Donations 15:01 – 15:52: Global Perspectives: Diplomacy and the Rise of Robotic Warfare 15:53 – 16:21: Closing Thoughts and Reflection on the Conflict’s Progress #Ukraine #Russia #UkraineWar #DroneWarfare #Belgorod #Donetsk #Zaporizhzhia #FPVDrones #Gerdes Facts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. ***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: ***** Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplains Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdes Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdes YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership 🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukraine https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: ***** 🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperience Amazon Shopping List USA/North America (Shop and send to UKRAINE AID c/o Bethel Life's Gift Registry Address) https://a.co/iodWsUK Amazon Shopping List for EU/UK https://www.amazon.de/hz/wishlist/ls/... Direct Link for Financial Giving via our 501(c)(3) Tax-Deductible in the USA https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html Link for Greg's 501(c)(3) EIN Information https://www.gregterry.org/donate.html 🇺🇸 Alternatively, you may choose to donate to Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/ukraine-response/?utm_source=FY22UkraineResponseVanityURL&utm_medium=direct&utm_campaign=m_YUKR-22L3&utm_content=Ukraine-Response-Redirect%20%20 🇺🇦 If you wish to support the Ukrainian Army, give directly to United 24. Follow this link: https://u24.gov.ua/ ***BUY SOMETHING TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE *** 🇺🇦 If you purchase from Saint Javelin with my link below, a cut of the proceeds will go directly to humanitarian aid for soldiers (bandages, tourniquets, etc.). I don't get the revenue. It goes to buy medical supplies from UnitewithUkraine.com. Use this link: https://www.saintjavelin.com/en-us?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Gerdes 🇺🇸 This is the absolute CHEAPEST THING YOU CAN DO to support Ukraine (This is NOT MY SITE) https://amzn.to/4aPtwQr - Just support the war effort somehow. 🇺🇦 I wrote a book about Ukraine's president Zelenskyy which I have updated for the first 4-5 months of the war in Ukraine: It is free if you have Amazon Kindle Unlimited or $9.99 otherwise: https://amzn.to/3Q2wnyE 🇺🇦 If you cannot give or buy, you can like, share, and pray for the people of Ukraine. 🇺🇸 Please leave comments and tell me how I can help you gain more perspective. You can contact me @Dr_Gerdes on Twitter or email [email protected] #UKRAINE #UKRAINERUSSIAWAR #UKRAINEWAR

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