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Retail sales data confirms what many already knew—the economy was juiced to mask deeper problems. Now, as stimulus runs dry, the lower-income consumer is collapsing. The administration’s money-printing spree fueled corruption, not prosperity. Chicago Fed retail sales data shows the consumer hit a wall in January (-.4%) and fell off a cliff in February (-.8%). …
In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration is pushing for tax reform that would eliminate federal income taxes for individuals earning less than $150,000 per year. This proposal is a lifeline for the middle class, aiming to lift the financial burden and spur economic activity. BREAKING: Trump administration pushing to eliminate taxes for individuals earning …
BREAKING: HHS Secretary RFK Jr. pauses a multimillion-dollar contract from the Biden administration to create a new COVID-19 vaccine. Via: Fox News pic.twitter.com/QxhdU9Jlv6 — Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) February 26, 2025 FIRST ON FOX: Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has paused a multimillion-dollar contract from the Biden administration to create …
Mass layoffs by the Trump administration have left Colorado federal workers, as well as Coloradans who rely on federal programs, in limbo.
NEW: NY Attorney General Letitia James rages after payments to the state of New York were halted by the Trump administration. I can't imagine what life must be like for this woman. She went from thinking she would put the final nail in the coffin for Trump to now being sued by… pic.twitter.com/aplsMVfWFn — Collin …
Jamie Raskin’s “lawfare” attempt against Trump and Elon Musk is a blatant overreach. Announcing a class action lawsuit over a supposed breach of data security, Raskin conveniently ignores the will of the American people. 🚨LAWFARE: Jamie Raskin announces he is exploring “a class action suit on behalf of all Americans” against the Trump administration and …
A federal court on Sunday issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from sending three Venezuelan immigrants held in New Mexico to the Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, detention camp as part of the president’s efforts to remove illegal immigrants from the U.S. Lawyers for the trio said in a legal filing that the detainees …
In this video, Disability Attorney Walter Hnot of the Disability Resolution Law Firm goes over the millions that Elon and D.O.G.E. have uncovered receiving benefits fraudulently from the SSA. h/t Vlad The Impaler
🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration has mandated that all federal employees must remove pronouns from their email signatures by 5PM today. pic.twitter.com/RlBv9VLUNL — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 31, 2025 Pronoun Warrior Pete Buttigieg Nukes "He/Him" From Social Media https://t.co/01GO10BmIW — zerohedge (@zerohedge) January 31, 2025 The mandate affects multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Transportation, …
BREAKING: The Trump administration is negotiating a deal that would see Oracle, $ORCL, take over TikTok alongside new U.S. investors, per NPR — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) January 25, 2025 The Trump administration is currently negotiating a deal that would allow Oracle, along with new U.S. investors, to take over TikTok. This move comes after lawmakers passed …
CNN — Amid a deluge of executive actions, the Trump administration has directed federal health agencies to pause external communications, such as regular scientific reports, updates to websites and health advisories, according to sources within the agencies. The initial orders were delivered Tuesday to staff at agencies inside the US Department of Health and Human Services, including …
"The S&P 500’s #valuation, measured across multiple metrics like P/E, #CAPE, and market cap to #GDP, is at historical extremes, reaching prior peaks." – @thedailyshot pic.twitter.com/WXGb2KS3mv — Lance Roberts (@LanceRoberts) January 22, 2025 $SPY vs. $VIX Correlation Chart: SPY is approaching just 1% below its all-time high, but VIX isn’t budging. Could this be a …
Three days ago, Warren was arguing the President can change the Constitution by tweet. https://t.co/87Gp44NJoK — Legal Phil (@Legal_Fil) January 21, 2025 Birthright citizenship for foreigners who are in the United States illegally or as tourists was never the intention of the 14th Amendment. It is widely opposed by the citizens of the United States …
The Biden administration will provide a record $15 billion loan to Pacific Gas & Electric to support the utility’s efforts to combat climate change and improve the power grid. The Department of Energy loan comes as a financial boon for the utility recovering from bankruptcy and facing pressure to limit rate It is expected to …
The federal debt has fallen $77 billion over the last 2 days, but only b/c Treasury has simultaneously drained $104 billion from its cash account; sure seems like Yellen is trying to set up her replacement at Treasury for failure – a short 🧵 pic.twitter.com/NF7hbz35zj — E.J. Antoni, Ph.D. (@RealEJAntoni) December 30, 2024 Leaving a …
– These jobs have 6 figure salaries – Some pay as high as $310,000 PER YEAR – 303 of these roles were posted within 10 days of Trump’s election victory (not a coincidence) – Roughly $160 million in new salaries per year for these new DEI hires paid for by taxpayers – Roles include equity …
RIP mainstream media! We are the news now 🥳 pic.twitter.com/82Pc2TdbOm — el toro (@TorWiig) November 7, 2024 Amazing. Legacy media lies. https://t.co/by9X813DDy — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 27, 2024 Biden Administration Has Spent $267 Million on Grants to Combat ‘Misinformation’ The Biden administration has spent $267 million in taxpayer funds on research grants dedicated to …
It not even January and We are racking up the Wins. BREAKING: The federal court of appeals has ruled that Texas has the right to build the razor wire border wall that Texas has constructed to deny illegal entry into the state pic.twitter.com/XzLAEUu7n8 — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) November 27, 2024 🚨 APPEALS COURT BLOCKS BIDEN …
WASHINGTON, Nov 22 (Reuters) – The Biden administration is set to unveil new export restrictions on China as soon as next week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce told members in a Thursday email. The new regulations could add up to 200 Chinese chip companies to a trade restriction list that bars most U.S. suppliers from …
Immunity? Didn’t he intentionally break the law by allowing illegal alien criminals to swarm over our Southern Border, then lie before Congress ad infinitum about it? He’s a criminal. Why should the privilege of immunity be bestowed upon him like he’s a Saint? — GoodFights™ (@LionOfJudah_12) November 21, 2024 h/t Doctor Congo
Incoming Border Czar Tom Homan: Trump Administration Will Treat Cartels Like ISIS- “Wipe Them off the Face of the Earth” (Video) Incoming Border Czar Tom Homan (L) joins Donald Trump, Jr. on “Triggered.”/Image: Video screenshot. Following the election, President Donald Trump announced that former ICE Director Tom Homan would be the nation’s new “Border Czar.” …
President-elect Donald Trump revealed Saturday night that he will not ask former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to join his administration. Trump said on his Truth Social that Haley, who ripped him when she ran against him for the GOP nomination, and Pompeo, who some supporters criticized for …
The same Bill Gates who donated $50 million to Harris. Hmm. — Jeff Carlton (@JeffWCarlton) November 9, 2024
He seems to be all in, finally given the chance to do his lifelong dream. Perhaps a long time hero of Elon’s. As long as Trump keeps the core group in top roles, the second administration will be nothing like the first. I’ll keep my optimism cautious, of course. h/t Wookie9991
Don't buy the narrative that somehow "Trump is bad for gold". During the previous Trump administration, gold "only" rallied by about 50%. pic.twitter.com/MkQ7hYzJ9M — TF Metals Report (@TFMetals) November 6, 2024
Is this the first time natural medicine and health nuts will have representation at the highest levels? RFK Jr can remake health in America and not make it one based on getting sick, medication, and additive ingredients. h/t Wookie9991
Republican Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill filed an “emergency lawsuit” against several Harris-Biden administration officials last week after a Chinese migrant with a rare form of tuberculosis illegally entered the US. The lawsuit seeks to prevent federal immigration officials from releasing “potentially infected detainees” that came in contact with the Chinese national – who has …
Inflation by Administration. We’re not the same👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/mAxbJV2J1t — SeeingThruBS (@seeingthrubs) October 13, 2024
“Inflation driven price increases aren’t letting up, and neither are inflationary budget deficits that are likely going to keep going higher, regardless of which candidate begins a new Administration in January. Source: CBO” Inflation driven price increases aren't letting up, and neither are inflationary budget deficits that are likely going to keep going higher, regardless …
