Gas prices threaten to erase tax refund boost, US goods inflation running hot at 4%, Americans feel worse about the economy than ever before

GAS PRICES THREATEN TO ERASE TAX REFUND BOOST Refunds rose 14% YoY (avg. $3,462, +11%) but came in slightly below expectations, offering only a modest lift to consumption. A ~15% jump in gas prices (~$3.60+) could fully offset that gain, leaving overall consumer spending flat… — *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) April 15, 2026 GAS SPIKE SQUEEZES …

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Montero’s “replacement” speech misquoted online, she wants to defeat racists, not erase Spaniards

🇪🇸 Irene Montero, Spain's former Minister of Equality and leader of Podemos, celebrates replacing native Spaniards: "Of course I hope for replacement theory, I hope we can sweep this country of fascists and racists with immigrants." Follow: @europa pic.twitter.com/SbWp0qNKWr — Europa.com (@europa) January 31, 2026 Some social media posts claim Irene Montero wants to “replace …

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The Epstein files were legally required to be fully released, yet 119 pages were erase

The message is simple: the rules change when powerful people might get exposed. President Trump is leading the most transparent administration in American history. By moving to unseal these documents, we hope to give the American people more answers about that fateful day in Butler, Pennsylvania. https://t.co/v7iH9sfpiW — Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) December 20, …

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Petro calls to erase the Colombia Venezuela border as U.S. military presence expands

“Colombian President Gustavo Petro floated the idea of a political union with Venezuela… speaking at a rally in Bogotá, Petro said the two nations should ‘erase the border’ and move toward integration… his comments come as the Pentagon expands its military buildup in the Caribbean, raising concerns about escalating tensions in the region…” https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/colombia/article312856887.html “Erase …

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Huge job revisions erase 258,000 jobs and September rate cut is on the table.

May’s jobs gain was revised down by 125,000, from 144,000 to 19,000. June’s jobs gain was revised down by 133,000, from 147,000 to 14,000. Together, that cuts 258,000 jobs from official data in two months. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm July added 73,000 jobs, below expectations. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2% from 4.1%. Markets now see a 95% …

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Trump wants to erase capital gains tax on home sales. But we already have a $500K exemption.

Trump’s latest tax pitch isn’t new. It’s redundant. On July 22, he floated the idea of eliminating capital gains taxes on home sales. The problem? That tax already doesn’t apply to most sellers. Since 1997, federal law has allowed homeowners to exclude up to $250,000 in gains if single, or $500,000 if married filing jointly. …

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DeSantis jokes Florida could erase state debt by taxing New Yorkers fleeing if Mamdani wins NYC mayor race

🚨 BREAKING: Governor Ron DeSantis says he thinks he could pay off the rest of Florida's STATE DEBT if Zohran Mamdani wins the New York City mayoral race by charging the fleeing New Yorkers an "entry tax" How many Floridians are on board with this idea? 🤣☀️ pic.twitter.com/6c2HdJfciM — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 30, 2025 …

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Special Counsel rejects Hunter Biden’s dismissal request, asserting a pardon doesn’t erase charges.

TLDR: DOJ prosecutors reject Hunter Biden’s request to dismiss his indictment after presidential pardon. Special Counsel David Weiss confirms Hunter Biden pled guilty to all charges in September 2024. Acknowledgment of guilt in clemency doesn’t erase the charges. No formal docketing of the pardon and grand jury’s findings stand. Claims of improper motives for charges …

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