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TRUMP SAYS REPUBLICANS SHOULD ABANDON MIDTERM ELECTIONS. — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) May 11, 2026 TRUMP SAYS IRAN IS OUT OF WEAPONS, LEADERSHIP, NAVY, ARMY TRUMP SAYS WE WIPED OUT IRAN NAVY — First Squawk (@FirstSquawk) May 11, 2026 TRUMP SAYS IRAN WAR WILL BE OVER SOON — *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) May 11, 2026 BREAKING: Trump …
by Michael Would you pay 8 dollars for a gallon of gasoline? I know that may sound crazy to many of you, but that is what some residents of Los Angeles are paying right now. Sadly, the west coast is more dependent on oil from the Persian Gulf than anywhere else in the continental United …
🚨🇦🇪🇮🇷 New footage from Fujairah tonight after Iranian strikes This is the terminal the world rerouted its oil through when Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. The bypass route. The backup plan. It's on fire. https://t.co/bdVrfYpFDF pic.twitter.com/LFqQGKBfyv — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 4, 2026
"U.S. officials tell Axios they're concerned about getting drawn into a frozen conflict of no war and no deal. In this scenario, the U.S. keeps its forces in the region for many more months, Hormuz would stay closed and the U.S. blockade would remain." — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) April 28, 2026 "Hello? Who's this?" "Iran." "What …
Trump when asked about how many times you've won this war🤣 pic.twitter.com/omln2NUaIG — Laal kaptaan (@ajay_dhojak07) April 20, 2026 pic.twitter.com/YBNQgVI5nT — Downald twump (@donaldtwump_) April 20, 2026 THIS IS ABSOLUTE CINEMA 🍿 🇺🇸 US — Accept your defeat🇮🇷 Iran — “No, we won’t” 🔥 🇺🇸 US — Give us enriched Uranium🇮🇷 Iran — “No, we …
Mark my words. In about a week, Americas are going to wake up in the morning and feel what this chart actually means. pic.twitter.com/DhxJsQciSV — Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 (@JoshEakle) April 10, 2026 The biggest gain ever on nothing (fake deal, Hormuz closed). So likely the biggest fade too …https://t.co/mgmNPK1SD6 — Marko Kolanovic (@markoinny) April …
Tucker Carlson hints that the first assassination attempt on President Trump was planned and covered up by Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu. Citing Joe Kent, Tucker says the investigation into that assassination attempt was immediately closed before any foreign involvement could be uncovered. Tucker also says “good guys” in the government are secretly fighting Israel but …
Following Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, oil tankers are suspended from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency reported on Wednesday. https://abc7.com/live-updates/iran-war-strait-hormuz-ceasefire-trump-stock-market/18847792/entry/18857075/
by confoundedinterest17 Trump’s threats of bombing Iran back to the stone age continues. But the impact on Treasury yields is interesting. As the US economy continues to grow, the US Treasury curve takes on the familiar upward slope. With rising long rates. Particularly when compared to the negative humped yield curve of a year ago. …
The Iranian President’s Office announced that the strategic Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until transit revenues can compensate for war damages inflicted on the country. The statement follows a weekend of diplomatic efforts, including meetings between deputy foreign… pic.twitter.com/j7FbZobSu5 — TRT World (@trtworld) April 5, 2026 Donald Trump has received his answer from Iran …
let me tell you what just happened because most people are missing what Iran actually did.. for 47 years, closing the Strait of Hormuz was Iran’s biggest threat.. they said it in 1987.. they said it in 2012.. they said it again and again.. and they never did it.. because the threat was more powerful …
Iconic San Diego beaches that sit close to Tijuana closed over dangerous levels of SEWAGE in its waters https://t.co/VAs7ssfOnm — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 31, 2026 The beaches impacted by high bacteria levels extend two miles from the US-Mexico border. The entire shoreline in the Imperial Beach neighborhood has been closed. The Environmental Health and …
pic.twitter.com/Xgdvcdxn8D — Win Smart, CFA (@WinfieldSmart) March 31, 2026 Futures decent bounce, probably Trump trying to pump again. pic.twitter.com/0Voo7wM28t — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) March 31, 2026 Meanwhile: 🚨 BREAKING: President Trump just posted a video of MASSIVE explosions in Isfahan, Iran following what’s believed to be U.S.-Israeli airstrikes We clearly hit something pretty big… pic.twitter.com/3rg7aGkeEF — …
Iran: The Strait of Hormuz is closed — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 27, 2026 Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed and warns ships will face ‘harsh measures’ Three container ships of mixed nationalities were forced to turn back after warnings Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and any …
"The Iran war is the 1st time Trump's style has made it impossible for him to easily talk/improvise his way out. Some in his inner circle have what one official called "buyer's remorse" —growing fears that attacking Iran was a mistake," per Axios — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 16, 2026 They want the deal badly bigly …
🚨🚨🚨 CHINA SURROUNDED TAIWAN WHILE AMERICA WAS FIGHTING IRAN. THE TIMING IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. 🚨🚨🚨 Yesterday, Taiwan's military detected 26 Chinese warplanes. 7 Chinese navy ships. All circling the island at once. This is the LARGEST military presence China has shown… pic.twitter.com/Zsgp1rfWDN — 🇨🇳 Wei Zhao 赵伟 (@antmillionsbot) March 15, 2026 HONG KONG — …
NBC News Correspondents Richard Engel, Raf Sanchez, Christine Romans and Monica Alba discuss the latest escalations in the Middle East as oil prices surge and President Trump weighs options to lower the price of energy. Retired Colonel Steve Warren analyzes the next phase of the war in Iran and shifts in U.S. strategy.
NBC reports that two informed sources confirm President Trump fears the markets could turn against him and that high gasoline prices pose a serious political danger. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. Every day that oil flows are blocked, the United States edges closer to strategic failure. Newt Gingrich warned, “If they cannot keep …
by Michael The war with Iran that we have been waiting for is officially here. The U.S. and Israel are absolutely pummeling Iranian military targets, and in return the Iranians are striking targets all over the Middle East. As you will see below, even a British military base in Cyprus has just been hit. I think …
Midas @midascabal Here is why the AI bubble will implode. China is using a totally different approach to AI: – open source, mass scale, cheap The West approach to AI? – close source, private, profit driven China will mass produce AI and export it everywhere, like their products. This will be a race to the …
Bombshell report here: https://t.co/ceEApnKTjW — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) February 21, 2026 Jamie Dimon has implied that debanking Trump was the result of government regulatory pressure. That would be an interesting avenue of inquiry to pursue. If the biggest bank can shut down President Trump’s account, then Susan Rice is right: the Democrats can weaponize corporations. …
🚨Alert: Negotiations are now DEAD! WAR is about to break out across the Middle East. US and Israel are fully prepared to strike ALL of Iran’s nuclear facilities and ballistic missile sites!! pic.twitter.com/ynPkcmwdqc — US Homeland Security News (@defense_civil25) February 18, 2026 Factcheck: Based on recent reports from NYT, Al Jazeera, PBS, and others as …
Top Overnight News In a closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans Wednesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent agreed with lawmakers who suggested the Senate Banking Committee could investigate Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, instead of the Justice Department. Semafor China has confirmed that discussions were under way about US President Donald Trump’s planned visit in April, when …
Iranian airspace is officially closed, per NOTAM. No aircraft may enter Iranian airspace without official permission. pic.twitter.com/AYYfvnEJSN — OSINTtechnical (@Osinttechnical) January 14, 2026 Iran has issued a Notice-to-Airmen (NOTAM) closing the entirety of the country’s airspace to all commercial flights, besides international flights that have previous permission from the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization. pic.twitter.com/iyLyXsA2i7 — …
The Timberwolves held a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. pic.twitter.com/hw8j2iUkMe — Bring Me The News (@bringmethenews) January 9, 2026 Neil Young Demands People ‘Rise Up’ amid Violent Attacks on ICE Agents: ‘Trump Is Destroying America’ Canadian Rocker Neil Young is again using his …
TYSON SHUT NEBRASKA.JBS JUST SHUT CALIFORNIA.AND YOU STILL THINK GROCERY STORE BEEF IS SAFE? This isn’t downsizing—it’s consolidation. Fewer plants. Fewer choices. Higher prices. More control. RANCHER DIRECT CERTIFIED℠Go direct 🇺🇸 https://t.co/ml7XAEF2qf pic.twitter.com/cExM01avWm — Beef Initiative🇺🇸🇸🇻Beef.com (@beefinitiative) December 13, 2025 The announcement that Tyson would shutter a massive beef processing plant in Nebraska was the …
by confoundedinterest17 According to Bill McBride at Calculated Risk, In October, sales in these markets were up 2.4% YoY. Last month, in September, these same markets were up 7.7% year-over-year Not Seasonally Adjusted (NSA). The NAR reported sales were up 2.9% YoY NSA, so this sample is close. Miami FL and central Florida lead the nation …
Michael Burry just closed his fund, top signal. pic.twitter.com/8O1Al5TPRe — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) November 13, 2025 BREAKING 🚨: Michael Burry Michael Burry to close down his hedge fund by year end after acknowledging he doesn't understand today's market pic.twitter.com/vrCIRNf5xH — Barchart (@Barchart) November 13, 2025 Happy Thursday. pic.twitter.com/g1YXL7Jc2l — Brew Markets (@brewmarkets) November 13, 2025 Since …
China just shut the door on foreign AI chips.No more U.S.-built silicon in state-backed servers. This isn’t just policy-it’s protection.Of sovereignty.Of data.Of destiny. What it means:• Nvidia, Intel, AMD lose ground in China• Domestic chipmakers like Huawei benefit•… — The Master Builder (@KingsProtocol) November 5, 2025 (Reuters) – The Chinese government has issued guidance requiring …
Sacramento and Yolo County – Caltrans is notifying motorists of overnight full closures and an extended weekend full closure for westbound U.S. Highway 50 (US 50)from the north- and southbound Interstate 5 (I-5) interchange connector ramps in Sacramento County to westbound US 50 in Yolo County and associated on- and offramps in West Sacramento. Motorists should …