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This is systemic corruption at its worst. USAID’s millions are flowing to addresses that don’t even exist. Empty plots, dilapidated buildings—it’s almost as if they’re laundering money, pretending to fund projects that never materialize. The secrecy around these grants is no accident. Meanwhile, the Biden Administration covertly funnels cash into Politico to spread their agenda …
A billion-dollar BTC impairment loss, a staggering 693% rise in expenses, and now an absurd share dilution? This is beyond reckless—it’s financial self-destruction disguised as innovation. Toxic bonds are lurking, ready to obliterate the stock once it starts falling. And when that happens, the big players who bought in will cash out, leaving retail investors …
Those who scream about fairness and socialism are the same ones quietly stacking millions while telling hardworking Americans they need to sacrifice more. Chuck Schumer—$81 million net worth, $13 million in 2024 alone. From what? Salary? Chuck Schumer's net worth is $81 million.He earned $13 million in 2024 according to Wealth Tax.Where did it come …
Amazon long ago passed Walmart in terms of market cap, but the e-commerce giant is finally poised to leapfrog its brick-and-mortar rival by another key metric: revenue. For the past dozen years, Walmart held the distinction of being the top revenue generator each quarter. In 2012, it overtook oil giant Exxon Mobil , according to …
The Trump administration is more focused on keeping Treasury yields low rather than on what the Federal Reserve does, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. While in the past President Donald Trump has implored the Fed to cut its benchmark rate, Bessent said Wednesday that the current strategy is using the levers of fiscal policy to …
At very end of unedited @60Minutes video posted today by CBS, @BillWhitakerCBS called Harris’ economic policy proposals “logical.” When cameraman asked to get an over the shoulder shot of Whitaker: “Well we were talking about how you’re gonna pay for it and I mean I truly do mean… pic.twitter.com/Nj3eRf0mMk — Brent Baker 🇺🇲🇺🇦 🇮🇱 (@BrentHBaker) …
The New Jersey Turnpike is a major artery for government officials, military equipment, and key commerce, and yet we’re handing over its surveillance to a foreign entity? You think it’s just tolls? This is about tracking. About patterns. About leverage. Once they have access, they can monitor movement, gather intelligence, and potentially exploit vulnerabilities. It’s …
The house of cards is trembling. For decades, the same incestuous circle of “nonprofits” and “humanitarian organizations” have operated in the shadows, laundering taxpayer money into global influence campaigns. Elections, protests, coups, regime changes—follow the cash, and you’ll see the same names popping up again and again. But now? The game has changed. This tool …
Google has unleashed a dire warning that could upend the tech landscape.
No one is hiring yet no one is firing. The latter doesn’t mean employers aren’t getting rid of workers, because they are. Lots of them. A hiring freeze is only the first part of cost-cutting in a weak economy. From consumer surveys to govt jobs estimates, the labor market is on everyone’s mind right now, …
by Mike Shedlock Amazon says no to UPS. Costs are too high. Union Reality Bites The Wall Street Journal comments Reality Bites UPS and the Teamsters Two years ago Teamsters boss Sean O’Brien touted a “historic” labor agreement with United Parcel Service. Now comes the rest of the story, and it isn’t pretty. UPS shares plunged …
by Euro347 It’s a great company but it’s valuation at 60x earnings makes zeros sense. There seems to be some speculation that they will spit their stock but on the last earnings call in Dec analysts asked CFO Gary Millerchip about this, he said that at least for the near-term, the answer was no. -Costco …
Heavy truck sales – a leading indicator of past times – weakest since August 2021 pic.twitter.com/1E4fNfox5A — Don Johnson (@DonMiami3) February 5, 2025
DENVER (KDVR) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeted over 100 members of the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, for arrest and detention as part of a multi-location immigration enforcement operation in Aurora and Denver Wednesday morning. This operation is being coordinated by ICE and has been termed “Return to Sender” by the U.S. Drug …
Hole Lee F*ck. The entire 60 Minutes Interview has dropped. This will remind you how lucky America is that this lady did not win. Wow pic.twitter.com/rGfdjaYSJL — Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) February 5, 2025 My goodness. CBS was just forced to release the FULL Kamala Harris interview that they butchered and severely edited to make her …
Dow jones 2025 vs 2008 Gold is WARNING!!. pic.twitter.com/Y8F9n0xZpx — The Great Martis (@great_martis) February 5, 2025 Hell has broken loose https://t.co/IQJnxyQ6Xd pic.twitter.com/eNGji3Vfkk — zerohedge (@zerohedge) February 5, 2025 GOLD – I'm telling you for the 3rd time. Are you listening?A 45-Year Resistance Line is now acting as SUPPORTA new gold bull ERA is opening …
by Mike Shedlock ISM services slipped in January as manufacturing rebounded. ISM chart and excerpts below by permission from the Institute for Supply Management® ISM® Please consider the January 2025 Services ISM® Report On Business® emphasis mine. The report was issued today by Steve Miller, CPSM, CSCP, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Services Business Survey Committee: …
by Glenn Reynolds https://twitter.com/DefiyantlyFree/status/1887136689338061223?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw What should concern Democrats isn't the immediate threat of defunding USAID. What's concerning is that extent of corruption and government waste is no longer abstract — it's concretely evident to normie voters. Political debates will never be the same after DOGE. — Mark Hemingway (@Heminator) February 5, 2025 We do indeed …
PLEASANTON, Calif. – Workday Inc (NASDAQ:WDAY)., a provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources, has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, amounting to 1,750 jobs or 8.5% of its current workforce. This move is part of a broader restructuring plan designed to refine the company’s investment focus and drive further growth. …
A US bankruptcy judge on Wednesday blocked a settlement between families who have sued Alex Jones over his false claims about the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting, saying their attempt to divide the bankrupt conspiracy theorist’s assets exceeded his court’s authority. The decision complicates a proposed sale of Jones’ Infowars platform, and could …
California, Pelosi’s home state, has likely funneled billions of taxpayer dollars into questionable pockets, just like the federal government. New York, Illinois, Texas, Arizona—you name it. These states have been siphoning off funds meant for the people, and where’s the accountability? It’s high time we examine where that hard-earned tax money is really going. Far …
Sanctuary cities were always part of a bigger scheme—one designed to weaken the nation from within. It’s no coincidence that this policy flourished under Biden. Now, Bondi’s move is a direct challenge to the deep-rooted corruption in states that protect illegal immigration at the expense of their own citizens. If sanctuary cities lose funding, why …
They have no plan, no solutions, just endless hysteria. They’re still throwing tantrums over Elon Musk’s subpoena while Trump continues to dominate the political landscape. And now, Rep. Al Green is up there grandstanding, ranting about ethnic cleansing, as if repeating the same accusations will suddenly make them true. This isn’t about justice—it’s about power. …
State legislators want Congress to hand over all mineral rights and federal public lands in Wyoming except Yellowstone As Western lawmakers float a variety of bad ideas for transferring federal lands to states, a group of Wyoming state senators are making a particularly outrageous request of the federal government. On Thursday, those lawmakers pushed forward …
by Graham Summers, MBA One of my favorite leading indicators is high yield credit or junk bonds. Junk bond investors are extremely sensitive to macro changes. The reason for this is that they are investing in an asset class that has a high likelihood of default. As a result of this, these investors need to …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJk5u0ETa7A CNN’s Van Jones spread fear-mongering conspiracy theories on live TV, but Trish Regan sets the record straight.
BREAKING: Mexico begins deploying troops to guard the US border: pic.twitter.com/iKclKTvHoD — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) February 5, 2025 Flights to Guantanamo Bay Prison have begun ⚠️ “President Trump is not messing around and he’s no longer going to allow America to be a dumping ground for illegal criminals from nations all over this world" " I …
