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by Cassandra The Federal Reserve minutes from the June 16–17 meeting showed policymakers divided over where interest rates should go next. The official minutes admit the problem plainly. Inflation had “increased further and remained well above” the Fed’s 2% objective, while officials blamed tariffs, supply disruptions tied to the Strait of Hormuz, and demand from the AI …
via notayesmanseconomics One of my main themes is that the western political structure seems unable to wean itself off a policy of fiscal stimulus and largesse.There were the extraordinary spending efforts in the Covid pandemic which you might reasonably think would be followed by some retrenchment. But that has not happened and we have seen …
This story is getting bigger than one player. Folarin Balogun was shown a red card against Bosnia, which normally means an automatic one match suspension. Then everything changed. After Trump spoke with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, FIFA reportedly used Article 27 to suspend Balogun’s ban for a one year probation, making him eligible to play …
The man gets booed into oblivion every time he steps on stage in his own state Everyone republicans democrats and independents literally hates his guts But he is still cruising toward a 90 percent chance to win his primary next Tuesday It shows that name recognition and big donor money matter way more than actual …
Trump was fined $200 for filing financial disclosures way past the deadline. The filings show tens of millions in stock trades (Microsoft, Amazon, etc.) that were supposed to be reported within 45 days under the STOCK Act. Across the quarter it adds up to roughly $220M–$750M in total transactions across thousands of trades. And people …
As reported by NBC News, an Army veteran in Escondido was fatally beaten in an unprovoked attack outside his home, an act his family attributes to the political signage on the property. This is not an isolated crime wave; it is a manifestation of institutional failure where the law no longer protects the individual from …
According to commentary by Claudio Grass, Rep. Thomas Massie’s primary loss represents a calculated purge of institutional dissenters. Massie lost his Kentucky 4th District primary on May 19, 2026, to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein. The race was the most expensive U.S. House primary in history, fueled by massive outside spending aimed at unseating the outspoken …
Henry Nowak bled out on the street after being restrained by police… The mainstream media is ignoring this case because it doesn’t fit their preferred narrative… We are witnessing a selective outrage industry that treats certain lives as disposable garbage… 🇺🇸🇬🇧 See what’s happening? George Floyd became a globally amplified symbol because his death perfectly …
The Vigilant Fox 🦊 @VigilantFox Bill Maher notices that Democrats really hate gun violence except when it’s aimed at political enemies. “New Rule: Luigi Mangione, Cole Tomas Allen, Tyler Robinson, and the ghost of Thomas Crooks must form a boy band called ‘New Kids on the Glock.’” “These are not your father’s political assassins. Things …
Charlamagne Tha God is catching heat from the White House after the third assassination attempt on President Trump in two years, with administration officials now pointing fingers at the radio host and Democratic leaders for their rhetoric. https://allhiphop.com/news/white-house-blames-charlamagne-tha-god-dems-over-assassination-attempt/ CTG/ Breakfast Club Releases Vid Addressing Accusation: h/t Sir P. Ent
The Wall Street Journal ran stories lately saying left wing political violence is rising fast and is now just as serious as right wing violence. They pushed back on the old idea that its mostly a right wing problem and said both sides are driving real threats right now. https://www.wsj.com/opinion/free-expression/the-radicals-next-door-ff654a2c What we have are:•The assassination …
🚨 Dave Smith on Trump Burning Down His Podcaster Support Base “I've never seen an act of political suicide quite like that … Donald Trump requires 100% loyalty, and he offers absolutely none. That's the deal.” pic.twitter.com/5jG8PMaWal — Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) April 14, 2026 Podcast drama update. Interesting take on political leadership.
*TRUMP: DON’T WANT A POPE WHO CRITICIZES PRESIDENT OF US pic.twitter.com/XYpJpIsif7 — zerohedge (@zerohedge) April 13, 2026 This just invites more pushback, not less.
via Ashes of Pompeii The Strategic Folly of a (Serious) US Ground Invasion of Iran It simply can’t be done. Tucker Carlson recently spoke of a potential false flag operation designed to manufacture consent for a US ground invasion of Iran. Tucker is no longer an “insider” in Washington but he still likely has his …
NBC reports that two informed sources confirm President Trump fears the markets could turn against him and that high gasoline prices pose a serious political danger. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. Every day that oil flows are blocked, the United States edges closer to strategic failure. Newt Gingrich warned, “If they cannot keep …
NEW: 🇮🇷🇮🇱🇺🇸 Politico from a White House source: "The Trump administration sees that oil prices will not become a political problem before 4 weeks The US administration has not thought of changing its military strategy to confront the rise in oil prices The US administration… pic.twitter.com/rt2oAMdBjB — Megatron (@Megatron_ron) March 11, 2026 TRUMP ADMINISTRATION BELIEVES …
BREAKING: Trump advisers urge him to find Iran exit ramp, fearing political backlash, per WSJ — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 10, 2026 Trump Advisers Urge Him to Find Iran Exit Ramp, Fearing Political Backlash – WSJ — FinancialJuice (@financialjuice) March 10, 2026 Factcheck: Yes, per today’s WSJ report: some Trump advisers are privately pushing for an …
Multiple legal battles are now erupting at the same time, and the clash between the White House, the courts, and political opponents is becoming extremely intense. One of the most dramatic developments came when a U.S. appeals court ruled that the administration cannot terminate deportation protections for more than 350,000 Haitians currently living in the …
*STOCK FUTURES EDGE HIGHER AHEAD OF NVIDIA $NVDA EARNINGS pic.twitter.com/0Sg2RCVX5I — Investing.com (@Investingcom) February 25, 2026 #Stock futures US, edging higher. Notice the #VIX been hovering around the 20 level for quite some time. pic.twitter.com/N3IKimTk51 — Bjorn (@TrademanFX) February 25, 2026 We have a very busy after hours of earnings incoming … here are some …
‘The Big Money Show’ panel discusses Vice President JD Vance’s warning about AI surveillance, political bias and the risks of moving too fast in the tech race with China.
Restore Britain is a newly launched political party led by Rupert Lowe, the MP for Great Yarmouth and former Reform UK figure. It officially became a registered political party in February 2026, after beginning as a political movement in 2025. https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/rupert-lowe-new-party-reform-suspension-5HjdSLM_2/ Multiple outlets describe Restore Britain as right‑wing to far‑right, with strong nationalist and anti‑immigration …
Epstein was involved in BOTH the far-right and far-left byu/mostcursedposter inconspiracy Submission Statement: Rightoids believe that Epstein was involved with the Left. Leftists believe that Epstein was involved with the Right. In fact, Epstein was involved in corrupting both sides. To divide us, as per Protocol 5:5. Left-Wing ideologies was originally about universalism and anti-exploitation. Now …
When George Soros’ son congratulates Spain’s leadership… You know the country is doomed. https://t.co/u0ulNECZLw pic.twitter.com/hw1JE1RyBc — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 6, 2026 Yolanda Díaz, Spain's Deputy Prime Minister under Pedro Sánchez, says that Spain intends to impose massive fines and regulations on Elon Musk and X until he learns to obey They are very upset …
Ken Griffin Says CEOs Find Trump’s Interference ‘Distasteful’ The billionaire Citadel founder hinted he could run for political office or work in government in the future Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin criticized the Trump administration’s interference into the day-to-day business of American companies and raised concerns about self-serving decisions made by government officials. “When …
🚨#BREAKING: Lord Mandelson has resigned over the Epstein files. — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) February 1, 2026 Peter Mandelson resigned from the UK Labour Party after newly released Epstein files appeared to show multiple payments from Jeffrey Epstein to accounts linked to him and personal correspondence that raised …
They literally closed his accounts due to Trump's political views lol.https://t.co/AJ3cDoT1HZ — Levi 💎⚡️ (@0xCaptainLevi) January 22, 2026
90% of our political disagreements would disappear if the left just knew basic facts. pic.twitter.com/OM3mA3Aixh — 🐺 (@LeighWolf) January 21, 2026 Try again. Illegals DO get medicaid under the guise of state programs like Medi-Cal — Cartel California 🇺🇸 (@Cartel_Cal) January 21, 2026 Not true in my state pic.twitter.com/7Korb3xwX8 — Meatz (@MrMeatz) January 22, 2026 …
Latest Gallup poll shows a majority of Millennial and Gen Z voters now reject both political parties. pic.twitter.com/K1Cmx3UHIn — ThePatrioticBlonde🇺🇸 (@ImBreckWorsham) January 19, 2026
New High of 45% in U.S. Identify as Political Independents More independents lean Democratic than Republican, giving Democrats edge in party affiliation for first time since 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A record-high 45% of U.S. adults identified as political independents in 2025, surpassing the 43% measured in 2014, 2023 and 2024. Meanwhile, equal shares of …
US GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN MAY START ON JANUARY 31! I’ve been analyzing this for the last 12 hours and this is VERY BAD. Most investors ignore government shutdowns… BUT THIS IS A BIG MISTAKE. In 2026, the market is structurally fragile. A shutdown can hurt the financial system. If you have money invested, pay attention. Here’s …