U.S. halts new student visa interviews, government considers expanded social media vetting for foreign students

The U.S. government has halted new student visa interviews, signaling a potential shift in immigration policy. The decision comes as officials consider expanding social media vetting for foreign students applying to study in the country. This move could significantly slow down visa processing, affecting thousands of applicants and universities that rely on international students. Secretary …

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President Trump asks why does Harvard have 31% foreign students who don’t even pay to go there… $2B taxpayer cash funds foreign students at Harvard

Foreign students now make up over 30% of enrollment at elite universities like Columbia – many funded by hostile regimes through tuition subsidies and "gifts." Taxpayer-backed grants and federal research dollars flow to institutions prioritizing foreign enrollment over American… — Watch DOGE (@dogeai_gov) May 25, 2025 Did you know that $2 billion of taxpayer money …

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Bank of America buried under $100B bond losses from 1% yield binge. $11.5T Treasury storm looms foreign buyers dump debt for gold

Bank of America’s sitting on $700B in bonds bought at 1% yields in 2020. Those bonds are down ~40%, hiding $100B in losses. Meanwhile, the Treasury needs to refinance $9T and issue $2.5T in new debt this year. Foreign buyers like China are dumping Treasuries for gold. If Trump disrupts this debt recycling, we’re staring …

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No foreign country spends as much as Qatar on influencing our universities

by delugepro SOURCES https://www.opensecrets.org/fara/countries/143 https://www.opensecrets.org/fara/countries/73 https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/lobbying?cycle=2024&ind=Q05 https://fsapartners.ed.gov/knowledge-center/topics/section-117-foreign-gift-and-contract-reporting/section-117-foreign-gift-and-contract-data FURTHER READING Qatar and China Are Pouring Billions Into Elite American Universities Qatar’s State-of-the-Art Foreign Lobbying Campaign  

DXY has given back all of its gains following China trade news. Foreign Investors bought $57 billion worth of Japanese Assets (Equities + Bonds) last month, the most in AT LEAST 20 years

DXY has given back all of its gains following China trade news. pic.twitter.com/W9c8dZTGs9 — Michael J. Kramer (@MichaelMOTTCM) May 14, 2025 BREAKING NEWS THAILAND'S RICHEST MAN IS WARNING THAT THE UNITED STATES RISKS LOSING ITS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP POSITION IF COUNTRIES PULL BACK FROM INVESTING IN US TREASURIES Many powerful people now see it… — Gold …

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$9T in refinancing clashes with weak savings and foreign Treasury dumping… So how do we refinance the debt now?

So how do we refinance the debt now? pic.twitter.com/XSeGui9ELI — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) May 13, 2025 The U.S. is on track to default on its debt within four years. We need to refinance $9T this year, plus $2-3T in new deficits, but domestic savings are only $5T. Foreign creditors like Japan, who we’re alienating with …

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Buffett warns of dollar trouble hints shift to foreign currencies

During his final shareholder meeting as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffet said conditions could develop in the U.S. that "could easily make us want to own a lot of other currencies." I'd say such conditions are developing and Berkshire is already eyeing foreign investments. — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) May 4, 2025 *BUFFETT SAYS THERE COULD …

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Bessent slams 50 years of surrender to foreign trade cheats. Trump team sets 100-day plan to undo half a century of failure

NOW – Bessent Just Blew the Lid Off 50 Years of American Failure—Trump’s First 100 Days Are About to Change Everything Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent just said the quiet part out loud and it was a direct shot at the political class that ran Washington for the last half-century. “I’m not mad at the tariffs …

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Offshore dollar liquidity gauge: Ratio of foreign bank USD liabilities (U.S.) to U.S. deposits abroad

by MonetaryCommentary This particular offshore dollar liquidity gauge, calculated as the ratio of total liabilities of foreign-related institutions in the U.S. to U.S. deposits at foreign banks, remains mired in a secular upswing, suggesting that foreign banks are still boosting their dollar liabilities in U.S. markets at a faster pace than U.S. residents are placing dollars …

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China trims blacklist to lure back foreign investors. Tech still blocked while forest seeds get greenlight…

CHINA SLASHES ‘NO-GO’ LIST TO WIN BACK FOREIGN CASH Beijing just cut its investment blacklist from 117 to 106 industries in a fresh attempt to say: “Please invest here, we swear it’s fine.” TV, telecoms, and pharma services got partial green lights, while e-cigs and drones? Still on the no-no list – because nothing says …

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China Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo: China and the US not yet in talks on tariffs… As predicted, China’s incentive is to be uncooperative… Thai commerce minister: No need to rush to talk trade with U.S…

China Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo: China and the US not yet in talks on tariffs. — FinancialJuice (@financialjuice) April 24, 2025 I think from here on Stop telling lies It will benefit everyone. https://t.co/6yXuBCTQbD — The Long Investor (@TheLongInvest) April 24, 2025 As predicted, China's incentive is to be uncooperative *CHINA: IF THE U.S. REALLY …

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Foreign tourism to US falls off a cliff America’s hitting $100B tourism industry. Hotels, airlines, restaurants already feeling the pain

Layoffs are expected to start within the next month. Also, massive loss of state and local tax revenues derived from tourist spending. Foreign tourism has fallen off a cliff. This is a $100B domestic industry largely concentrated in NYC, southern Florida, southern California, and Las Vegas. Hotels, airlines, restaurants, and tour guides are already feeling …

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President Trump moves to impose 25% tariff on foreign automobiles entering U.S.

Many countries impose tariffs on U.S. cars, including pickup trucks, with rates varying significantly. For example, India has a tariff of 100% on imported cars, while countries like China have imposed tariffs as high as 40% on U.S. vehicles during trade disputes. Some nations, particularly those with protectionist policies, have tariffs exceeding 200% to safeguard …

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US assets set to deflate while foreign capital retreats… China and EU long-term uninvestable, trader warns

Simon, a trader on Twitter, has been tracking the shifting winds in the market. The old-school bulls are adjusting their year-end targets downward, while inflation concerns refuse to fade. The new narrative? US assets are set to deflate as foreign capital retreats home. The market just endured a 10% correction, and now, after the fact, …

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Americans stocking up on foreign goods before Trump tariffs: ‘a sense of urgency’ in prepping

Tablets and appliances made in China, hybrid cars built in Canada, European wine. As Donald Trump’s second inauguration as president quickly approaches, Americans are stocking up on goods in anticipation of tariffs Trump plans to place on imports, according to a Guardian reader poll. Since the election, Trump has promised to immediately impose a 25% …

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91.67% of r*pe offenders in Catalonia are foreign, despite 17% population. Three bombings in Sweden tonight, including Gothenburg and Täby.

Wow https://t.co/CKpP57BNXb — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 5, 2025 Starmer must go. He is national embarrassment. https://t.co/kAsE2KHMpV — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 5, 2025 BREAKING: There was 3 bombings in Sweden tonight. Two attacks in Gothenburg and one in my hometown of Täby. In 2023 there was 149 bombing attacks. We now have almost daily …

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Top Nations Receiving U.S. Foreign Aid Money Since 1946 – Mind blowing theft.

Please press play and watch israel rapidly work it’s way up the list. Great news!! END ALL AID TO ISRAEL.End ALL foreign aid – but especially Israel Israel takes the most from AmericaEven more than Ukraine, and it needs to stop. pic.twitter.com/H2TXoNBTK0 — ĐⱤØ₲Ø🇺🇸 (@KAGdrogo) December 6, 2024 Israel has taken the most money from …

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Remember when Kamala’s record ActBlue donations raised suspicions of foreign money laundering? Turns out, we were right.

Act Blue has is one investigation I can't wait for because we're going to discover a lot of corruption. Not just with Act Blue, but the entire Democrat party. — Citizen Caller (@CitizenCaller) December 10, 2024 “FIRST-TIME CANDIDATES WERE RAISING 2-3 MILLION DOLLARS A QUARTER THROUGH ACTBLUE!” @Jim_Jordan explains how they are investigating whether or …

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House Foreign Affairs chief arrested at airport

‘I made a mistake’: House Foreign Affairs chief detained by airport police for appearing intoxicated House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul was detained by police at Dulles International Airport earlier this month in an incident that he described as “the result of a poor decision” to mix Ambien and alcohol. A McCaul spokesperson confirmed …

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Verizon says foreign spies are inside the USA cell phone network and they are trying to find them and get them out

Verizon has confirmed it is aware that ‘a highly sophisticated nation-state actor’ has targeted several US telecommunication providers in an espionage plot. The disclosure came hours after Chinese hackers went after the mobile devices of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his running mate JD Vance and staff of Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. ‘Along with federal …

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