McConnell: ‘There’s certain similarities right now to the ‘30s’ — that’s what he’s saying, and it’s a pretty loaded statement. He’s drawing a comparison to the pre-World War II era, a time of global instability and rising authoritarianism. He’s pointing to things like the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930, which is widely seen as having worsened the Great Depression by hindering international trade. But, the underlying feeling here is, the world is at a precipice.
He’s also highlighting what he sees as a resurgence of isolationist sentiment, referencing the “America First” movement, which, in the context of the 1930s, was hesitant to engage in European affairs.… Continue reading
Epstein survivors may release unofficial client list if Justice Department stalls – this is a really complex and charged situation, isn’t it? The idea that survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse are contemplating releasing their own list of alleged clients, if the Justice Department doesn’t act, is generating a lot of strong reactions. It’s understandable why people are saying that if the victims themselves compile the list, it’s about as “official” as it gets, which highlights a fundamental distrust in the existing legal and governmental processes. There’s a palpable sense that the Justice Department is dragging its feet, and the survivors feel compelled to take matters into their own hands to seek transparency.… Continue reading
No Powerball winner in Wednesday’s drawing, jackpot climbs to $1.7 billion. Okay, so here’s the deal – the Powerball jackpot has skyrocketed to a mind-blowing $1.7 billion! It’s the kind of number that makes you do a double-take and maybe even consider buying a ticket, even if you usually think it’s a long shot. I mean, let’s be honest, who doesn’t fantasize about what they’d do with all that cash?
The allure of the lottery, especially when the numbers get this big, is undeniable. People start thinking about buying castles on private islands, traveling the world, or maybe just finally paying off those student loans.… Continue reading
US military kills 11 people in strike on alleged drug boat from Venezuela, Trump says. The news of this military action, attributed to a statement by Donald Trump, immediately raises a lot of eyebrows, and for good reason. The very idea of a US military strike resulting in the deaths of eleven people, ostensibly aboard a drug-smuggling vessel, sets off alarm bells. The immediate reaction is a mix of skepticism and outrage. There’s a general unease about the swiftness of the action and the lack of transparency surrounding it.
US military kills 11 people in strike on alleged drug boat from Venezuela, Trump says.… Continue reading
GOP leaders urging Republicans not to sign the Epstein discharge petition. Well, that’s a headline that really makes you stop and think, doesn’t it? It’s the kind of thing that grabs your attention and forces you to question what’s really going on beneath the surface. When you hear that key figures within the Republican party are actively discouraging their members from supporting a move to release government files related to Jeffrey Epstein, it raises a whole lot of red flags. It certainly seems like something is being hidden.
Why would GOP leaders want to prevent the release of information about Epstein?… Continue reading
Putin tells Ukraine: End war via talks or I will end it by force. This statement feels like a headline ripped straight from a history book, a chilling echo of ultimatums delivered throughout the ages. It’s a clear indication of the stakes, packaged in a phrase that sounds both threatening and, frankly, a bit repetitive.
He can only be talking to his own domestic audience with this; the ones who might still buy into the narrative that Russia hasn’t defeated Ukraine because of external interference. The reality, however, is much more complex and brutal. He’s already been trying to end it by force for years now.… Continue reading
Snubbing Kennedy, States Announce Plans to Coordinate on Vaccines
The unfolding scenario revolves around states taking matters into their own hands, particularly regarding public health, and specifically, vaccines. The key sentiment here is that certain states are stepping up to fill the void, or perhaps the perceived void, left by a perceived lack of federal leadership or, even worse, active obstruction. The catalyst? A perceived threat, specifically a certain individual whose stance on vaccines is seen as dangerous and harmful. This individual is seen as a national security threat.
The response to this perceived threat is multifaceted. One aspect is the formation of coalitions among states, particularly those with shared political ideologies or a common understanding of public health priorities.… Continue reading
US manufacturing contracts for sixth straight month amid tariff drag, and it’s hard not to be taken aback by the situation. It’s almost as if the folks who thought increasing the cost of both supplies and labor simultaneously would magically create a manufacturing boom were… well, let’s just say they might not have had the firmest grasp on basic economics. It’s pretty ironic, isn’t it? And, really, who could have predicted this?
US manufacturing contracts for sixth straight month amid tariff drag – the data just doesn’t lie. It seems a lot of people were misled, thinking the whole “America First” plan would magically revitalize the sector.… Continue reading
Paul: Gay CDC director’s ‘lifestyle’ disqualified him from government
Let’s just lay it out there: the core of this whole issue is Rand Paul’s assertion that a gay CDC director’s “lifestyle” somehow disqualifies him from government service. It’s striking how this argument is still being trotted out in the year twenty-twenty-five. The sheer audacity of labeling someone’s sexual orientation as a “lifestyle” that’s somehow inherently problematic is, frankly, a bit mind-boggling. Especially when you consider the supposed hypocrisy surrounding the issue.
The central point seems to be that the focus is on the director’s private life, specifically his sexual orientation and associated practices, while overlooking the qualifications and expertise he brought to the role.… Continue reading
“Sandwich man” gets off: DC jury nullification in the age of Trump. So, let’s talk about this “Sandwich Man” situation. It’s been a whirlwind, hasn’t it? This whole story, it’s become a perfect encapsulation of the political climate. The main thing here, and it’s a crucial distinction, is whether this is truly a case of jury nullification. Jury nullification, as some folks are rightly pointing out, is when a jury essentially says, “We believe the defendant did it, but we’re not going to convict them because we disagree with the law or the way it’s being applied.” That’s a very specific thing.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood