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Nobody in Washington is talking about democracy first, even if they say the word out loud. This is about oil, leverage, and cutting enemies out of the backyard. Maduro staying means Russia, Iran, and China keep a foothold and cheap crude stays locked up. Remove him and the drug routes, tanker games, and regional power …
Authored by Mike Shedlock via mishtalk, Polymarket odds plunged as low as 28 percent, now 31 percent. Court Skeptical The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today on reciprocal tariffs. But it may take a while for a ruling. Axios reports Supreme Court Sounds Skeptical of Trump’s Wide-Ranging Tariffs The big picture: Some of the conservative justices seemed …
As rising costs squeeze younger generations, a disturbing trend is spreading: “inheritance impatience.” Adult children are pressuring parents (and grandparents) for early access to their estates – draining retirements before they begin… By Peter Reagan Let me start with a question you’ve probably never asked yourself: What if the story of the prodigal son ended …
The president has frequently spoken about the potentially drastic consequences if the Supreme Court strikes down his sweeping tariffs, a view contested by his opponents. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s strategy to persuade the Supreme Court to uphold his sweeping tariffs is not subtle. To some opponents of his tariffs, Trump’s frequent use of apocalyptic …
US STOCK MARKET BUBBLE WARNING: Top 10 US stocks valuation is now higher than in the 1990s Dot-Com Bubble. The only year when P/E ratio was higher than today was in 2020. Are US stocks in a bubble again after 24 years since the last burst?👇👇https://t.co/tfdmBRdskF — Global Markets Investor (@GlobalMktObserv) September 10, 2024 #recession …
If and when Donald Trump decides to appeal his criminal conviction, oral arguments will likely be heard first by a midlevel appeals court panel comprised of five African American women. Another possibility is that he could appeal directly to the Court of Appeals, which usually only happens in extreme circumstances. The historic court makeup was announced in …
As the historic trial of former President Donald Trump on charges related to a hush money scheme during the 2016 election unfolds, the courtroom has become a battleground of legal strategies, witness testimonies, and political implications. This high-profile case, the first criminal prosecution of a former U.S. president, is not only a test of legal …
An order from a president to the military to conduct a coup to remain in office “might well be an official act,” Donald Trump’s lawyer told the Supreme Court in oral arguments Thursday on the question of whether Trump’s attempted coup is immune from prosecution. Trump’s claims that his actions leading up to the violent …
This was a moving submission before the International Court of Justice by the Irish lawyer Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh KC advising South Africa. “Look in the mirror and ask where was I when Gaza was going through a genocide? South Africa is here…before this court in the peace palace” pic.twitter.com/RvGSk1peVp — Lindo Ntuli (@Ntuli_Lindo_) January 11, …
Supreme Court agrees to weigh whether Trump can be kicked off ballot in Colorado The case raises a novel legal question under a constitutional clause that prohibits those who have “engaged in insurrection” from serving in the federal government. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider whether former President Donald Trump could …
Washington Post saying the white house is divided on how to respond to hamas Major decision being made!? War? h/t NEO
FIGHT THE POWER, STICK IT TO THE MAN: Update: The Gadsden Kid Is Undefeated, Has His School Running for the Hills. What’s wrong with the Gadsden flag, you ask? According to school staff, it has its roots in slavery and the slave trade, a claim Jaiden was obviously highly amused by and whose facial expression …