Pentagon voices doubt, Iran seen stronger after conflict. Costly campaign yields limited change, Hormuz still contested. Back-channel Iran talks reported

A former Pentagon adviser said Iran is entering negotiations with higher leverage than before the war began. The U.S. spent $12 billion, struck 9,000 targets, and deployed the 82nd Airborne. Iran still controls the Strait of Hormuz and can threaten chaos across the entire region. That’s not the outcome the opening briefings described. Source: CNN …

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But will CA and NY stop issuing CDLs to illegals? I doubt it.

Trump Admin Closes CDL Loophole That Let Illegal Immigrants Drive Big-Rigs https://t.co/GBZh9ahF8Q — zerohedge (@zerohedge) February 19, 2026 The Department of Transportation shut down a major safety vulnerability this past week that had allowed illegal immigrant drivers to operate commercial trucks on American highways despite having no verifiable driving history. “For far too long, America …

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Maybe this time is different? Personally I doubt it…

wow! almost as low as 2009 and 1982 — Hilliard MacBeth (@hmacbe) December 4, 2025 Russell +15% ytd Profitable Russell: +9.7%Unprofitable Russell: +45% That’s the tweet.☠️ — Mr. VIX (@yieldsearcher) December 4, 2025 $SPX If you’re bearish, this is your ammo: the market continues to make lower highs, and we’ve now spent five days stuck …

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Credit traders doubt Nvidia’s story and Oracle CDS keeps rising. Commodities are getting slammed. Not a good sign. Happens only in recessionary fear

Credit traders are far less optimistic than stock analysts when it comes to Nvidia's figures. The price of hedging against an Oracle default (CDS price) has risen even further. pic.twitter.com/xuwPK4ixR7 — Holger Zschaepitz (@Schuldensuehner) November 19, 2025 Commodities are getting slammed. Not a good sign. Happens only in recessionary fear pic.twitter.com/FA0YdNLGy8 — optionGeek (@StockShark16) November …

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China seems to think Trump is desperate for a deal? Doubt it. Half their country is about to close shop.

China seems to think Trump is desperate for a deal? Doubt it. Half their fucking country is about to close shop. pic.twitter.com/aqKfCeg32a — Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator) April 30, 2025 🇨🇳 China Overnight Economic Data: *Manufacturing PMI: Miss 🔴*Services PMI: Miss 🔴*Composite PMI: Miss 🔴 China's economy is crumbling amid tariff woes. pic.twitter.com/MikwcpneMa — Jesse Cohen …

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78% of Americans doubt their children will enjoy a better future, Wall Street Journal reports.

According to a recent Wall Street Journal/NORC poll, a majority of Americans believe that their children’s lives may be worse than their own. In the survey, 78% of respondents expressed that they “do not feel confident” their children will be better off. This sentiment reflects a growing pessimism about the future, particularly concerning economic prospects for the next generation. …

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Will this go far enough to change the system? I doubt it.

China starts drafting bill to boost private sector and tackle sluggish post-Covid economy following major setbacks Beijing has started drafting a bill to promote the private sector in China’s latest attempt to revive its sluggish post-pandemic economic recovery and boost investor confidence following a recent stock market meltdown and a prolonged property market crisis. The …

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Doubt over rate cuts grows as wage growth persists and stock markets show fatigue…

At the start of the year, people thought there would be rate cuts, but now that’s not so sure. Wage growth is still high, making 2% inflation doubtful. Stocks seem tired, adding more uncertainty to the mix. There are only three certainties in life, death, taxes and markets being wrong about federal-funds rate pic.twitter.com/DAzbBsoEfO — …

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Discrepancies in job reports raise doubt. Peter Schiff questions credibility, Govt. vs. private sector data.

“Yesterday Challenger reported 82.3K layoffs in Jan., the worst January since 2009, excluding 2023. Wed. ADP reported just 107K #jobs created in Jan. Today the Govt. reported 353K jobs created in Jan,. smashing expectations of 170K. Do you believe the Govt. or the private sector?” Challenger Job cuts in January were still slowing on a …

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Breaking — Supreme Court rejects appeal from Jack Smith to expedite Trump Immunity case. Huge win for Trump. March trial date now in doubt.

via CNN: The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a request by special counsel Jack Smith to fast-track arguments on whether Donald Trump has any immunity from federal prosecution for alleged crimes he committed while in office – a move that will likely delay his trial. The court did not explain its reasoning and there were …

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Rep. Clay Higgins: “Prepare to be shocked. 5-10 key Democrats will announce they are retiring from Congress. Don’t doubt me.”

Prepare to be shocked. This release will reveal the insidious truth that the left and the corrupt officials at FBI/DOJ do NOT want Americans to see. No less than 5-10 key Democrats will announce they’re retiring from Congress. Don’t doubt me. https://t.co/6OQfYBG6Rn — Rep. Clay Higgins (@RepClayHiggins) November 18, 2023  

NO DOUBT – Tucker Carlson Predicts Massive Recession and WW III with Russia before 2024 Elections

“Would They Go to War with Russia? Of Course, They Would! They Want to Anyway” Tucker Carlson Predicts Massive Recession and WW III with Russia before 2024 Elections (VIDEO) Tucker Carlson sat for an interview with Adam Carola earlier this week. During the interview Tucker warned about the very real dangers of DC elites on …

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