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Trump ordered to stop all construction on his glitzy White House ballroom https://t.co/9qz8R7FXED — Daily Mail US (@Daily_MailUS) March 31, 2026 WASHINGTON, March 31 (Reuters) – A U.S. judge blocked Donald Trump on Tuesday from proceeding with construction of a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House’s demolished East Wing, halting for …
*FAA HALTS TRAFFIC AT WASHINGTON-AREA AIRPORTS *FAA CITES CHEMICAL SMELL AT REGION'S AIR-TRAFFIC CONTROL CENTER — zerohedge (@zerohedge) March 13, 2026 Four airports serving Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Richmond, Virginia, halted all flights Friday evening for longer than an hour because of a strong chemical smell that was impeding air traffic controllers, according to the …
Saudi Arabia has started reducing oil production as the near-blockage of the critical Strait of Hormuz starts filling storage tanks, according to a person familiar with the matter, even as it rushes to reroute some supplies through the Red Sea. The cuts by the kingdom, the world’s biggest oil exporter, follow the United Arab Emirates, …
The Strait of Hormuz crisis explained: What it means for global shipping The escalating war in the Middle East has ratcheted up fears of prolonged disruption to global trade via key maritime corridors like the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Container shipping giants have suspended operations through the strategically vital Strait of …
The European Parliament on Monday halted the ratification process of a sweeping trade deal with the United States, the latest fallout from the Supreme Court striking down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Following an emergency meeting in Brussels, lawmakers said the U.S.’ side of the deal is now “so uncertain.” “Nobody knows what will …
Mexico confirms oil shipments to Cuba are currently stopped under US pressure — but President Sheinbaum says Mexico is taking "all diplomatic actions" to resume them "It is very unjust. You cannot strangle a people like this. They don't have fuel for hospitals, for schools." pic.twitter.com/oGZzDjhxOs — COMBATE |🇵🇷 (@upholdreality) February 9, 2026 Russia warned …
BREAKING: President Trump announces a 10% tariff on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, Netherlands, and Finland beginning February 1st. This tariff will be increased to 25% beginning on June 1st. Tariffs will remain in effect until the US reaches a deal to buy… pic.twitter.com/978qAHjxao — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) January 17, 2026 Guess …
Bloomberg’s Ben Westcott reported that “China’s purchases of American soybeans appear to have stalled, less than two weeks after the US touted a wide-ranging trade truce that signaled thawing relations between the world’s two biggest economies.” “After a flurry of orders late last month — which were the first of this season — Chinese imports of …
We are now into week three of the #governmentshutdown with no end in sight. The #WhiteHouse has already fired more than 4,000 federal workers since the shutdown began. https://abc7.com/post/democrats-say-intimidated-trumps-threats-shutdown-enters-third-week/18013375/ President Trump’s administration for now must stop firing workers during the government shutdown, a federal judge in San Francisco ordered on Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Susan …
NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE BREWING: ZAPORIZHZHIA WITHOUT POWER FOR 9 DAYS Europe’s largest nuclear plant has been relying on diesel generators for 9 days now, after its last external power line was cut during fighting. Russian-installed officials say Ukrainian shelling is preventing repairs. Ukraine says Russian shelling is to blame. The reactors are shut down but still …
Don’t worry, we got a 0.25 basis cut last month. That will fix everything. ADP PRIVATE PAYROLLS COMES IN AT -32K JOBS VS +51K EXPECTED first time since 2020 for two consecutive months of negative private payrolls — amit (@amitisinvesting) October 1, 2025 Gold futures headed higher after the government shutdown begins: https://t.co/vXkwFulwUp — Reef …
Ukraine just lost €1.5 billion in EU aid. Not because of war. Not because of budget shortfalls. Because its government tried to gut the independence of its anti-corruption agencies. The European Commission confirmed the cut on July 25, 2025. Kyiv had requested €4.5 billion. Brussels approved €3.05 billion. The missing €1.5 billion is now frozen. …
"Effective Immediately": Shipping Line Suspends EV Cargo Due To Lithium Battery Fire Concerns https://t.co/GyGrsL32Zu — zerohedge (@zerohedge) July 21, 2025 U.S. shipping and navigation services company Matson surprised customers in recent days by announcing new policies that halt all electric vehicle shipments due to the fire risk posed by lithium-ion batteries. This comes after the Morning …
A small aircraft erupted into flames just seconds after takeoff from London Southend Airport on Sunday afternoon. The plane, identified as a Beechcraft B200 Super King Air, was en route to Lelystad in the Netherlands. It barely reached 175 feet before banking sharply, inverting, and crashing headfirst near the runway perimeter. Witnesses described a massive …
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 …
The global financial landscape is shifting rapidly, with major economies facing mounting pressures. The United States, Japan, and China are each grappling with economic challenges that could reshape markets in the coming months. Investors are watching closely as debt concerns, monetary policy shifts, and geopolitical tensions unfold. The United States saw its credit rating downgraded …
Trump:ALERT: All purchases of Iranian Oil, or Petrochemical products, must stop, NOW! Any Country or person who buys ANY AMOUNT of OIL or PETROCHEMICALS from Iran will be subject to, immediately, Secondary Sanctions. They will not be allowed to do business with the United States… — Craig Shapiro (@ces921) May 1, 2025 Previously: ⚡️BREAKING China …
🇺🇸 🇨🇳 🇦🇺 China has just HALTED all liquified natural gas imports from the United States. This leaves tankers in limbo with BILLIONS of dollars of contracts. China will now go with Australia for their natural gas needs instead. Australian is inking new deals throughout Asia… pic.twitter.com/l2eOvZiy4L — ADAM (@AdameMedia) April 11, 2025 But I …
There is a pattern across all agencies where IT “modernization” contracts do not pay for outcomes/performance; instead, they pay for time. Therefore, the incentive is for contractors to “never finish,” resulting in incredible waste. As an example, IRS modernization started in… pic.twitter.com/1OZn8DDTrL — Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) March 21, 2025 IRS runs like a …
President Donald Trump has suspended funding for research and programs at the University of Maine System (UMS) after he clashed with Democrat Governor Janet Mills over the state’s refusal to ban transgender athletes from girls’ sports. In an email received by UMS, the chief financial officer at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) ordered all …
A federal judge on Monday scheduled a Wednesday court hearing for Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia University graduate who was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), forbidding the government from moving forward with deportation efforts before then. Lawyers for Khalil, a green card holder and leading pro-Palestinian demonstrator whose arrest was cheered by …
Sanctuary cities were always part of a bigger scheme—one designed to weaken the nation from within. It’s no coincidence that this policy flourished under Biden. Now, Bondi’s move is a direct challenge to the deep-rooted corruption in states that protect illegal immigration at the expense of their own citizens. If sanctuary cities lose funding, why …
Secretary of State Marco Rubio halted spending Friday on most existing foreign aid grants for 90 days. The order, which shocked State Department officials, appears to apply to funding for military assistance to Ukraine. Rubio’s guidance, issued to all diplomatic and consular posts, requires department staffers to issue “stop-work orders” on nearly all “existing foreign …
NYC has just walked back its controversial policy of evicting asylum seeker families from its shelters, which had been in effect for several months. But although families can now receive permanent housing from the city, it comes with a major catch…
This timing is epic. Saylor is massively exposed and out of cash in January 2025.https://t.co/Hf4kA0I7U2 — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) December 27, 2024 Bitcoin Churn below the undercarriage is text book, before it lets go. https://t.co/brMztgiSCJ pic.twitter.com/WSuGSR6bCG — The Great Martis (@great_martis) December 26, 2024 WOW WTF https://t.co/wd0YM7EORP — Acres and Ounces (@RetirementRight) December 26, 2024 This …
This is the way. pic.twitter.com/S49R1IABzH — @amuse (@amuse) October 4, 2024 Toyota Motor Corp. is planning to move away from DEI and pro-LGBTQ events after recently facing online controversy, according to a new report. Bloomberg reported the company sent out a memo to its U.S. employees Thursday saying it will “narrow community activities to align …
TLDR Migrant caravan in Mexico halves in size after Trump’s election win Many migrants, disheartened by Trump’s tough border stance, turn back Trump’s immigration policies could include birthright citizenship end and increased deportations Some continue journey, hoping to secure asylum before Trump assumes office Impact of Trump’s previous policies left many migrants stranded at the …
Oregon Gov. calls for DMV to pause automatic voter registration as number of people mistakenly added to voter rolls grows Gov. Tina Kotek calls on DMV to pause automatic voter registration and she also called for an independent audit. The state has unearthed hundreds more people than previously known who were improperly registered to vote …
By Martin Armstrong Over 130 nations are attempting to create a digital currency as we move toward a cashless society. I recently explained how Australia is prioritizing a wholesale CBDC with a retail one to follow. The Bank of Canada recently shelved plans to create a digital Loonie, but rest assured this is a mere pause as …
The real issue is oil prices in Yen, not just the Yen itself. The situation is far from over. — Ashok Mishra ⭐ 🇮🇳 (@ashok0220) August 26, 2024