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Federal spending is higher since President Trump took office even as the Department of Government Efficiency slashes contracts, cuts jobs and ends diversity programs. A Wall Street Journal analysis of daily financial statements issued by the Treasury Department found government spending since the inauguration is $154 billion more than in the same period in 2024 …
They don’t handcuff you with chains anymore. They hand you keys to a house, a nice car, a college diploma, a daycare drop-off schedule, and a pile of plastic. It’s called the American dream. But if you look close, the locks are on the inside. Start with the house. Three thousand a month for shelter. …
The global community received a shocking warning from China through its April 21st 2025 ultimatum which stated that any nation joining U.S. trade deals would face China’s “firm countermeasures.” Let that sink in. The second-largest economy in the world declared its intention to impose economic sanctions on all nations that conduct business with the United …
The U.S. and China are ramping up their competition over next-gen fighter jets. Recently, some photos and videos surfaced online showing what looks like a new Chinese warplane in testing. Now some reports from China are fueling speculation about the advanced capabilities of their newly unveiled J-36 fighter jet. Beijing signals tech progress as global …
#BREAKING – IT’S OFFICIAL: Trump administration moves to BAN essentially ALL artificial food dyes in the USA food supply at RFK Jr.’s direction. Eliminate 6 dyes: Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, by the end of 2026. FDA Commissioner Makary says: “This administration is NOT interested in doing the …
Oakland just elected a new mayor who thinks a $50 minimum wage will solve inflation pic.twitter.com/SKz70z8pj8 — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) April 22, 2025
FiveThirtyEight founder and prominent pollster Nate Silver has a bold take: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is most likely the next Democratic presidential candidate. In a video posted to his “Silver Bulletin” website on Wednesday, Silver and political podcaster Galen Druke came up with draft picks for the Democratic Party’s next presidential nominee and settled on …
Do you realize how absolute fucking disgusting this is? The Treasury Secretary tells a closed door meeting of hedge funds, pensions, and endowments that the tariffs are going to be massively scaled back. Financial media reports on it hours after fact (and as stocks were… https://t.co/iNUlYo0j2B — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) April 22, 2025
Shannon Sharpe destroyed his career for some tang.
Elon Musk: “What’s happening, it seems to me, is they’re being fed propaganda by the far left, and they believe it. It’s really unfortunate.” byu/ImageDifferent9756 inCattyInvestors “The real problem is not the people — It’s the people pushing the propaganda. Those are the real villains here — The ones providing the money, the ones pushing …
Deputy Chief of Staff @StephenM GOES OFF on the scam known as "birthright citizenship" 🔥 pic.twitter.com/AjAf1BgcpI — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 21, 2025
These are brand new homes being built in San Diego, California You can’t buy these new homes, they are FOR RENT ONLY You’re never going to guess the price. $11,000 per month each. The American Dream is being absolutely destroyed pic.twitter.com/E8EP7SVVyE — Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) April 22, 2025
The housing market bubble is now popping. h/t Boo_Randy_II[
Treasury bond yields going higher, dollar going lower. We’ve never seen this before. byu/Boo_Randy_II inSilverDegenClub
In REAL terms, we’re very close to the full downturn of 2022 byu/cxr_cxr2 inwallstreetbets Considering the euro/dollar exchange rate, the Nasdaq 100 has lost 27.5% from its February highs. Throughout the entire 2022 bearish phase, even accounting for the euro/dollar exchange rate, the decline was 30%. This doesn’t necessarily mean we’re close to the lows, but …
Hundreds of sharp nails were found mysteriously embedded point-up in a Cape Cod town’s roadways — and police have no idea who’s behind the dangerous stunt. At least 478 nails were recovered spread across four Falmouth roads early Friday, according to the Falmouth Police Department. Photos shared by the department showed dozens of nails with …
In November of 2020, a freak wave came out of the blue, lifting a lonesome buoy off the coast of British Columbia 17.6 meters high (58 feet). The four-story wall of water was finally confirmed a couple of years later as the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded. Such an exceptional event is thought to …
E-cigarette use is linked to increased risk of COPD and possibly hypertension, though less harmful than traditional smoking, which raises risks for several serious conditions. A Johns Hopkins Medicine-led study analyzing health data from nearly 250,000 diverse individuals over a four-year period has provided clearer insight into the health risks associated with exclusive e-cigarette use. The study …
'A woman is an adult female – the court has made that clear'@Keir_Starmer is asked whether he thinks a trans woman is a woman, after a Supreme Court ruling on the issue last week https://t.co/WymKuGhhxj pic.twitter.com/wYuYl7SSSx — ITVPolitics (@ITVNewsPolitics) April 22, 2025 Easy question to answer? Not for Sir Keir Starmer….
View post on imgur.com Yes. Absolutely 💯 pic.twitter.com/uiVfmfKocw — Sassafrass84 (@Sassafrass_84) April 21, 2025 h/t Buzzcheeze
Here’s a crazy idea.. give mothers at least 12 months maternity paid, give fathers six months, tax rebates to families with children until 18 and subsidies for daycare.. There’s no reason for women to have children if they’re gonna be broke the rest of their lives… — Tiffiny Fawcett (@tiffinyfawcett) April 22, 2025 The second …
Russia will not leave a possible US strike on Iran unanswered. This point of view was expressed by former Pentagon adviser Douglas McGregor. According to him, Tehran is too important for Moscow. Iran is strategically important for Russia. That is why Russia will not stand aside and do nothing if we launch a massive attack …
RFK JR. DROPS AUTISM TRUTHBOMB – MEDIA MELTS DOWN HHS Secretary RFK Jr. said the quiet part out loud: autism rates are rising, and families of severely affected kids deserve answers – and compensation. He pointed to the 25% with severe, nonverbal autism who may never live independently, date, or write a poem – and …
The White House has been exploring ideas to encourage more Americans to have children, including a “baby bonus” payment of $5,000, according to reports. The New York Times reported that policy experts and advocates of boosting the birth rate have been meeting with White House aides to present proposals on how to increase the U.S. …
pic.twitter.com/dLdHimlmqW — 🇬🇧 𝙔𝙊𝙊𝙆𝘼𝙔 𝘼𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙎 🇬🇧 (@MythoYookay) March 6, 2025
BREAKING: TREASURY SECRETARY SCOTT BESSENT SAYS THE US SHOULD GET READY TO BRING DOWN TRADE TENSIONS WITH CHINA. – Speaking at a closed-door investor summit hosted by JPMorgan in Washington, D.C. – Bessent said the current tariff standoff with China is unsustainable and… pic.twitter.com/uYYe2B40dp — amit (@amitisinvesting) April 22, 2025
BRUSSELS — Countries are ready to work with reliable trade partners in Europe after United States President Donald Trump’s blanket trade tariffs upended global markets, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told POLITICO. “In a more and more unpredictable global environment, countries are lining up to work with us,” the Commission president said without …
Meet Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, former CEO of Nestle: "Access to water should not be a public right.” pic.twitter.com/6ESlKl0qwN — Greg Burton (@WG_Burton) April 22, 2025
