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Rogan is right. Trump campaigned hard against endless wars and endless foreign entanglements yet here we are in another one. Conservatives and regular Americans do not want this. It is a clear betrayal of what got him elected and it will cost Republicans big in 2028 if it keeps going. Joe Rogan criticized President Donald …
The battlefield is not just about rockets and strikes anymore. The bigger fight is becoming political, and the people making the loudest statements are creating a much bigger problem. Israeli officials are openly using much harsher language. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz talked about destroying villages in southern Lebanon and preventing around 200,000 residents from …
Every equity bubble inevitably becomes a credit bubble before it bursts… https://t.co/3I0Tyg1Rnf pic.twitter.com/qkwJgOO9Tc — Charlie Bilello (@charliebilello) June 15, 2026 Hold on a second, does this mean OpenAI lost DOUBLE the money than what Sam Altman publicly claimed in 2025!? If this isn’t securities fraud at this point let’s just scrap that law 🤷🏻♂️ https://t.co/fNd1BmXKJ2 …
Pentagon money is heading straight into U.S. drone companies and the market instantly got the message. Some drone stocks exploded the moment the announcement hit, while unusual buying showed up days earlier. Nothing attracts capital faster than government contracts, equity stakes, and a national security label. The bigger question now is who knew before the …
Burry noted the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has surged 65% so far in 2026, a vertical move that almost perfectly replicates the weeks leading up to the March 2000 tech wreck. JUST IN: Michael Burry says market is "minutes" away from big crash — Kalshi (@Kalshi) May 12, 2026 JPMorgan, $JPM, has said investor fear is …
1.5 million Californians just signed a petition to tax the state's 200 billionaires 5%.. one time.. to fund hospitals, schools and food programs.. they needed 875,000 signatures.. they got nearly double.. and California's own governor is fighting against it.. the billionaires… https://t.co/feNGqbxb7x pic.twitter.com/CK657jI9b3 — Tuki (@TukiFromKL) April 27, 2026 Just like France’s wealth tax that …
This started as U.S. vs Iran… now it’s slowly turning into a U.S. vs China situation, and that’s where things get risky. Follow the oil and it makes sense. China depends on Hormuz for ~40% of its oil and 30% of LNG, so it’s not sitting back. They’ve already sent warships from Djibouti, parked destroyers …
NEW: An urgent phone call from Saudi Crown Prince MBS changed Trump’s decision at the last minute: President Trump had intended to declare a complete ceasefire and end the fighting against Iran in exchange for the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, a tense phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman …
by Martin Armstrong New York has always been known as the city that never sleeps. The glowing skyline is not simply decoration; it reflects commerce, tourism, finance, and the constant economic activity that built the city into a global capital. Now lawmakers are pushing the New York State Dark Skies Protection Act, which would impose strict …
⚡BREAKING 🇮🇷🇨🇳 Iran has stated that only China will be permitted to transit the Strait of Hormuz, describing the move as a gesture of appreciation for Beijing’s support of Tehran during the war. All other vessels are barred from passage, and Iranian authorities have warned… pic.twitter.com/JGrEFXhGIA — Defense Intelligence (@DI313_) March 3, 2026 Merchant ships …
by Michael You can throw out all of the old rules, because they simply don’t apply anymore. The dominance of western financial institutions is faltering, and cracks in the system are starting to show up all over the place. They can’t keep the price of silver from exploding, they can’t stop the price of gold from relentlessly …
For the past three months, we've received a flood of questions about Candace Owens and her claims attacking Charlie's closest friends. For three months, we preferred to remain silent, but the attacks have not stopped. Today, I delivered this response. pic.twitter.com/JvlL0XP997 — Blake Neff (@BlakeSNeff) December 3, 2025
From Vietnam to the Balkans, Donald Trump’s family has launched a global dealmaking blitz since his re-election Sun 30 Nov 2025 01.00 EST Share Acrusading prosecutor in the Balkans comes under pressure to drop a big case. Vietnamese villagers learn they are to be evicted. A convicted crypto kingpin in the Gulf receives a pardon. …
via notayesmanseconomics At the moment there is rather a public spat between China and Japan. In one sense this is sabre rattling by the new Sanae Takaichi administration which knows it will be popular with its core vote. But it brings to mind a different challenge between these two countries and let me illustrate by …
Two military sites earmarked as asylum seeker accommodation Hundreds of asylum seekers could be housed in two military sites in Inverness and East Sussex as the government seeks to end the use of hotels. Discussions are under way over the use of the sites to accommodate 900 men, as first reported in the Times. There …
BREAKING: Gen Z males are turning away from Donald Trump but are not aligning with the Democratic Party either, expressing frustration with both sides, per Atrioc. — Leading Report (@LeadingReport) October 26, 2025 President Donald Trump’s support among Generation Z voters has slipped sharply in recent months, even as his overall approval rating has remained …
NVIDIA is not just selling GPUs to Musk’s xAI. They own a stake in the company. Every dollar xAI spends on hardware flows back to NVIDIA through sales and equity growth. Every time xAI succeeds, NVIDIA’s valuation rises. This is not a normal supplier relationship. It is a financial loop engineered to maximize control, influence, …
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem shared on “Fox & Friends” that specific law enforcement officers have bounties on them put out by cartel members, terrorist organizations, and gangs. DHS has taken extra measures to protect law enforcement officers who have been targeted by these criminal syndicates. “Intelligence indicates that these people are organized. They are getting …
If you want to know why Elon hates the left it is because they trooned his son. This is probably the sole reason. — LetsBeFriends (@Badopinions4) September 20, 2025 "I lost my Son, they call it dead naming for a reason, so my Son, Xavier is dead. Killed by the woke mind virus. I vowed …
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 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 …
Liquidity can’t stop a business cycle that’s already turning. Weak growth is the warning shot before the crash. When the cycle breaks, stocks don’t get “saved.” They get crushed. "Liquidity cannot stand the turn of the Business Cycle" (no matter what liquiditist try to tell us). Recession is coming! And it will crush stocks. #BTC …
When foreign governments choose gold over Treasuries, it means they no longer trust Washington to protect the value of their reserves. This is the clearest sign yet that the post–World War II financial order is cracking. If demand for U.S. debt keeps falling, interest rates will spike, deficits will explode, and the dollar’s role as …
🚨 HOLY CRAP: Florida’s truck weighing stations are now IMMIGRATION CHECKPOINTS both for illegal aliens, AND will be making sure the truck drivers can speak English. Every state – FOLLOW SUIT! pic.twitter.com/xFje4k7O7a — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) August 25, 2025 h/t Flying Elvii
The below article is a great read on this travesty. Yes it is long. Some SNIPS from the article mentioned: The euthanasia conference was held at a Sheraton. Some 300 Canadian professionals, most of them clinicians, had arrived for the annual event. There were lunch buffets and complimentary tote bags; attendees could look forward to a Friday-night …
Trump Unveils Multiple Policies to Stop India from Taking U.S. Tech Jobs and Suppressing Wages India has been taking U.S. tech jobs through job relocation, telework, and special visas that bring Indian workers to the United States. This shift has driven Americans out of the tech industry, reduced job availability, depressed wages, and drained U.S. …
Magician showcases his skills by turning a towel into a living snake. pic.twitter.com/aMjGpUGrIi — non aesthetic things (@PicturesFoIder) June 28, 2025
AI puts energy at center of tech war. Former $META CTO Mike Schroepfer says AI is turning energy access into a top boardroom issue—something that wasn’t even on the radar four years ago. Without cheap, reliable power, companies risk falling behind on AI compute. He sees this as a catalyst for the next wave of… …
Japan’s debt crisis is growing. The Bank of Japan now holds 52% of its government bonds, a massive stake that has reshaped the financial system. This isn’t just policy—it’s a structural shift that has squeezed private investors out of the market, creating risks for long-term stability. Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato is now pushing for greater …