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Property taxes mean you never actually own your property. If the state can take it away at any time, it isn't really yours. DeSantis is on point here. https://t.co/cpzmkOJiUy — Lauren Chen (@TheLaurenChen) November 13, 2025
Good question from @BritHume: “If we cannot as a nation decide not to continue a subsidy that was imposed, or was enacted, during a national health emergency and was designed to be temporary and that all the Democrats voted to have be temporary, if we can’t let that expire, what hope do we ever have …
Under this plan laid out by Carville — After they pack the Supreme Court and add 2 new states and 4 new Democrat Senators — they will pass mass amnesty and citizenship for all 30 million Illegal Aliens. We have to end the Filibuster rule now.pic.twitter.com/AYilWBxwPB — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) November 10, 2025 THE …
#US flights may face delays/cancellations amid shutdown-driven #ATC shortages — reports pic.twitter.com/qkV53YBZJ6#FAA says nearly 50% of major facilities are understaffed; controllers working without pay, ABC News reported. Transportation Secretary #Sean_Duffy: “We will… — ⚡️🌎 World News 🌐⚡️ (@ferozwala) November 4, 2025 🚨⚡️BREAKING AND UNUSUAL U.S. Secretary of Transportation: We may completely shut down the airspace …
At least 787 flights have been delayed, and 242 canceled as of 9am ET, according to FlightAware. On Thursday, 7,250 flights were delayed and 1,249 were canceled across the country. Thousands of passengers were left stranded in Orlando last night after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced there would be ‘no certified controllers for a …
We’re about to enter the retail holiday season. Give it a few more weeks to see the real horror. Trucking freight volumes, a signal for the goods economy are a dumpster fire right now (-17% YoY) pic.twitter.com/4YPkLJtHdu — Craig Fuller 🛩🚛🚂⚓️ (@FreightAlley) October 27, 2025 Hiring is at its lowest since 2009. But we’re still …
The “No Kings” rallies across the country this past weekend drew a great deal of attention, but the reality is that these were not genuine protests but in fact staged, “astroturfed” events designed to divide Americans and protect establishment power. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger criticize the rallies for lacking any specific demands or …
Can’t even look at the news anymore without the blood boiling. All this talk of the economy teetering like it’s ’07 all over again, big bank bosses like Dimon muttering about crashes coming any day now, and there folks sit, staring at paychecks that barely cover rent and groceries. Gas is dirt cheap for once, …
HOLY CRAP! CNN reveals the devastating news that the Schumer federal shutdown not only HASN’T HARMED President Trump’s public support… …his approval rating has INCREASED! “In the 2018/2019 [shutdown], Trump’s approval rating was down 3 points! THIS shutdown hasn’t eaten into his support AT ALL! His net approval rating is actually UP a point!” “This …
Massie has already surpassed his previous fundraising numbers. He’s incredibly popular in his district. Trump is just big mad. Is This MAGA? Trump Wants Lindsey Graham Donor To Challenge 'RINO' Massie https://t.co/rA1bMapll4 — zerohedge (@zerohedge) October 19, 2025 Ever-determined to oust popular GOP Rep. Thomas Massie, President Trump has posted yet another anti-Massie rant …
The U.S. shutdown adds fresh strain to an already unstable economy marked by stagflation and global uncertainty. While policymakers gamble with the dollar’s future, Brandon Smith of Alt-Market.com reveals the stakes are much higher than we realize… By Brandon Smith The U.S. economy has been experiencing what I would call a form of “stasis” for …
Israel preparing to implement first steps of Trump’s deal, Hamas says willing to free hostages Donald Trump: Believe Hamas is ready for a lasting peace • Mousa Abu Marzouk: Deadline of 72 hours to release all living, deceased hostages ‘unrealistic’ Israel is readying itself to implement the first stage of US President Donald Trump’s 20 …
The Biden administration’s FBI placed at least 92 Republican-aligned individuals and organizations under federal scrutiny as part of a sweeping investigation known as Arctic Frost, according to new whistleblower records released by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/biden-era-fbi-targeted-92-conservative-groups-and-figures-including-charlie-kirk-s-turning-point/ar-AA1MNTHc Among those targeted was the group that the late Charlie Kirk founded, …
by Michael I am deeply saddened by what is happening to our country. America is reaching a boiling point, and it appears that we have entered a new era of civil unrest in which political violence will become the norm. At this moment in our history, we should all be denouncing political violence as loudly …
by Michael I was recently reminded that as we were getting ready to enter September I described it as a “pivotal” month. I got to thinking about that, and I decided to look up the definition of “pivot”. According to Vocabulary.com, to pivot “is to turn or rotate, like a hinge”. I found that to be very …
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: First surfacing in 2021, the “dead internet theory” is the idea that the future internet will be largely driven by autonomous bots rather than real-world humans, creating an endless content factory driven by the engagement of solely digital entities. Although first inspired by the rise of …
NATO did not act immediately. There was no formal Article 5, no joint statement. Poland could not wait. The drones were Shahed-136s, designed to explode on impact. Warsaw treated them as a real threat and struck first. The hesitation from the alliance shows how dangerous it is to wait. This was the first time a …
by confoundedinterest17 Not exactly the Guns Of August. More like a wet cap gun firing. The jobs report for August showed only 22k jobs added. U-3 unemployment rate rose to 4.3%. U-6 unemployment and part-time rose to 8.1%. Total private jobs added was 38k while manufacturing jobs added was down -12k. Government jobs dropped -16k. …
West Point alumni group cancels award ceremony for Tom Hanks The decision follows a series of political controversies involving the Trump administration that have rattled the prestigious military institution. The alumni association at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point has canceled an award ceremony for actor and veterans advocate Tom Hanks, citing a desire …
https://twitter.com/rev_cap/status/1962197481111834696 Housing *does* need help, but totally agree if they cut FFR it’ll just make things worse Since cutting cycle of 100bps last sept, 30Y UP 100bps Eventually I also think they try another George W Bush type program (when the rate cuts don’t work)https://t.co/42buOXff4f — Robert (infra 🏛️⌛️) (@infraa_) September 1, 2025 We’re now …
The economy is breaking. And no one’s ready. 806,000+ layoffs in 2025 so far. 48% of consumer credit applications denied over the past year. Refinance rejection rate: 41.8%… the highest in 12+ years. U3 Unemployment forecast: 4.5–5.0% by year-end, according to Apollo, Peterson. (If the BLS is left the same- but who knows at this …
Factories are shutting. Shops are closing. Workers are walking out under stress that has nowhere to go. The air smells of fear and exhaustion. Bank accounts are shrinking while bills climb. The institutions meant to protect us are either blind or complicit. Every metric screams warning. Every statistic is a cry ignored. The economy is …
The UK is basically just a meme, at this point. pic.twitter.com/xdDDNOh86F — The Conservative Alternative (@OldeWorldOrder) August 20, 2025 Ex-boxer jailed for racially offensive posts https://t.co/xckP3FS83c — BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) December 13, 2024 A young man was arrested in the UK for saying he loves bacon, which is offensive to Muslims.🤦🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/akwhpIQxm7 — Don …
The signs are screaming, but most people won’t listen. Bullish sentiment is collapsing even as the S&P 500 climbs, and history shows that kind of divergence precedes catastrophic market corrections. Market Crash Indicator – AAII vs SPX: Declining bullish sentiment of individual investors (AAII) as SPX continues rising to new ATHs has historically coincided with …
Grocery prices rose 17% in the past year. Food costs went up faster than other prices in July 2025. The US Labor Department said, “Food prices increased 1.1% in July, the largest monthly gain since 1979.”https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm Economist John Smith said, “Rising costs and supply problems keep pushing prices higher.”https://www.marketwatch.com/story/us-food-inflation-continues-to-soar-2025-08-01 Food prices rose 17% in 12 …
The Army’s top civilian ended Biden’s censorship czar’s brief tenure at West Point. Jen Easterly, former CISA director and 1990 West Point graduate, was quietly named to a prestigious academic chair. The announcement disappeared quickly. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll ordered her removal. The move raises questions about the academy’s priorities. One source said, “Her role …
The final week of July 2025 is not a policy moment. It’s a collision of pressure points. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates at 4.25% to 4.5% for the fifth straight meeting. The decision lands Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. Trump’s push for cuts has intensified, with direct pressure on Powell and …
Chris Cuomo says if dirt existed on Trump, it’d be out by now. 🚨NEW: Chris Cuomo: "I do not give the Democrats high ground in terms of their efforts to besmirch Mr. Trump." "Those cases in New York were a joke. The cases they brought against him reeked of politics." "And if they were willing …
Tomatos hurt Americans! Only ketchup is a true American tomato — Data Driven Stocks (@stockdatamarket) July 14, 2025 The United States has officially slapped a 17% duty on most fresh tomato imports from Mexico. The move, announced July 14, follows the collapse of negotiations between the Commerce Department and Mexican officials. The tariff took effect …
The $37 trillion debt is a symptom of D.C.’s addiction to reckless spending. Since 2019, federal outlays surged 51.7% to $6.7 trillion annually, while interest payments alone hit $1.71 trillion—enough to fund NASA for 68 years. The Cost Estimates Improvement Act (H.R. 991) tries… — Watch DOGE (@dogeai_gov) July 1, 2025 "To preserve our independence, …