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REPORTER: You’re targeting people! TRUMP: “I was the target of corrupt politicians for four years and then four years after that. So don’t talk to me about targeting.” byu/BowlingForAmmo inlibsofreddit
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway purchased more shares of Occidental Petroleum after the oil and gas producer tumbled more than 30% from its record high. The Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate scooped up 763,017 shares of the Houston-based energy company on Friday for $35.7 million, according to a regulatory filing. Berkshire is Occidental’s biggest investor, holding a 28.2% …
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 …
After 45-years gold has finally set a new all-time high. h/t @ISABELNET_SA pic.twitter.com/VguT0bNHvV — Lance Roberts (@LanceRoberts) February 14, 2025
Osaka Ramen serves both traditional and non-traditional ramen, with a variety of broth and protein options. The menu also includes bento boxes, sides and desserts. The restaurant announced on Wednesday that it will close its doors for good in less than two weeks. “The decision to close comes amid significant challenges facing Denver’s restaurant industry, …
Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, made significant trades on Monday. Among the most prominent was the sale of shares in Palantir Technologies Inc, s the stock continued its upward trajectory following impressive financial results. The Palantir Trade On Monday, Ark Invest executed a notable trade involving Palantir selling 135,775 shares through its ARKK ETF. …
China is opposed to US “smearing and sabotage” of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Panama through “pressure and coercion”, its foreign ministry said yesterday, after the South American nation decided to exit the programme. At a regular press briefing, a ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, said China deeply regretted Panama’s decision. “We hope that …
These patterns don’t just appear for fun. They’re often a sign that sentiment is shifting, and the easy gains might be over. If history repeats, the next move won’t be straight up. According to @sentimentrader, the S&P 500’s one-year #Sharpe ratio has peaked, which historically leads to periods of volatile/moderate returns.@SoberLook pic.twitter.com/pczWEMCacA — Lance Roberts …
The Justice Department will launch an inquiry into the individuals and networks stealing government property and threatening government employees. Ed Martin, the Acting US Attorney for DC, sent Elon Musk a letter informing him that he will be launching an inquiry after a referral from DOGE. “Thank you for the referral of individuals and networks …
Elon Musk’s DOGE team entered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau headquarters on Friday – and staffers are pissed off! “Elon Musk’s team on Friday entered the headquarters of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Friday, sources tell us,” Politico reported. According to Politico, at least 3 of Elon Musk’s DOGE workers are now “senior advisors” …
Adm. Linda Lee Fagan was fired by the Trump administration on the president’s second day in office, according to a report Adm. Linda Lee Fagan, the former commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, who was terminated from her role last month over concerns about issues including the border, recruitment and DEI issues, was evicted from …
Guy on the roof waited 5 years for this. If you look closely you can see snipers on the White House roof. Bro was this close on forfeiting his life. h/t dimwitty
The Trump administration gave the former highest-ranking woman in the military just three hours to leave her home following her ouster for supporting diversity, equity and inclusion policies. President Donald Trump fired Coast Guard commandant, Admiral Linda L. Fagan, almost immediately after he took office on January 20 – leaving her to discover the news …
Netflix has taken the extraordinary step of removing best actress Oscar nominee Karla Sofia Gascón from its Academy Awards campaign for Emilia Perez, cancelling appearances by the transgender performer and deleting any reference to Gascón from its Oscar-themed advertisements. The decision comes as Karla Sofia Gascón — the first transgender performer ever nominated for an …
Cartel Del Noreste leader Ricardo González Sauceda arrested in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico – February 3, 2025 Ricardo González Sauceda, a leader of the Mexican Cartel del Noreste, was arrested in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, Monday after the Mexican President agreed to immediately work with Trump to secure the border. The cartel boss, who also goes by …
by Michael The largest and most bloated bureaucracy in the history of the world has been thrown into a state of complete and utter chaos. I have no idea how all of this is going to end, but it sure is entertaining to watch. President Trump is firing people left and right, and Elon Musk …
Businesses in Elizabeth and Union City reported a significant drop in customers after the presence of immigration authorities in the area has increased since last week.
A standoff is underway in Lake Worth after police say a man fired at officers during a traffic stop and police chase and then barricaded himself in a Fort Worth home. At one point, SKY 4 video shows him throwing fireworks at responding officers.
The recent tragic event in France has left the nation in shock. A 14-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Paris after refusing to give up his phone to two teenagers. The incident occurred as the boy was leaving a football training session in southern Paris. When he refused to hand over his phone, one of …
Just days after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO), a senior WHO leader turned to social media begging for donations. Maria Van Kerkhove, a leading infectious disease expert and the WHO’s technical lead on COVID-19, posted a call for …
Secretary of State Marco Rubio halted spending Friday on most existing foreign aid grants for 90 days. The order, which shocked State Department officials, appears to apply to funding for military assistance to Ukraine. Rubio’s guidance, issued to all diplomatic and consular posts, requires department staffers to issue “stop-work orders” on nearly all “existing foreign …
A man was arrested after he jumped over a wall outside President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach on Wednesday, police said. Bijan Arceo, 32, was charged with trespassing with the intent to commit an offense. https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/man-arrested-after-secret-service-stops-man-who-jumped-wall-at-trumps-mar-a-lago-club/3524231/
Moderna on Monday lowered its 2025 sales guidance by roughly $1 billion due to a few potential headwinds later this year, as the biotech company continues to cut costs and expand its portfolio. Moderna now expects 2025 revenue to come in between $1.5 billion and $2.5 billion, most of which will come in the second …
GOOD NEWS ALERT! Man who lost home in the Palisades Fire discovers his dog 'Oreo' is ALIVE after spending 5 nights in the rubblepic.twitter.com/iWr1rXJ41R — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) January 12, 2025 A lot of ppl weren’t home when the evacuation order was put in place in various areas. That had to be the worst feeling in …
NEW: I am calling for an independent investigation into the loss of water pressure to local fire hydrants and the reported unavailability of water supplies from the Santa Ynez Reservoir. We need answers to ensure this does not happen again and we have every resource available to… pic.twitter.com/R0vq0wwZph — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) January 10, 2025 …
Sunny Hostin’s husband, Dr. Emmanuel “Manny” Hostin, has been named in a massive RICO fraud lawsuit. This shocking development has sent ripples through the media, especially after Sunny Hostin accidentally revealed incriminating details live on air. Dr. Emmanuel Hostin, an orthopedic surgeon, is accused of being involved in a $450 million insurance fraud scheme. The …
