Treasury Defends Minting a $1 Trump Coin Despite 1866 Law, a situation that’s certainly stirring up a lot of discussion, and for good reason. It’s a tangled web of legal arguments, political maneuvers, and, let’s be honest, a whole lot of public opinion. The core issue? There’s a long-standing federal law, specifically 31 U.S. Code 5112, that seems pretty clear: no coin can bear the image of a living former or current President. Yet, here we are, seemingly staring down the barrel of a potential Trump dollar coin.
The Treasury’s defense, as I understand it, hinges on the circulating collectible coin redesign act.… Continue reading
Russia loses one million tons of fuel in September alone as strikes and sanctions converge, a staggering figure that highlights the complex challenges facing the Russian energy sector. It’s a situation that paints a picture of significant disruption, with a combination of factors contributing to this massive loss of fuel production.
The Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, specifically, are a key part of this story. While precise numbers are always tricky to pin down, with some news outlets claiming up to 38% of Russian oil refining capacity is offline, the situation isn’t quite that simple. Considering that Russia can refine 327 million tons of oil annually, or roughly 6.5 million barrels per day, the impact of these attacks, targeting 16 refineries, is significant.… Continue reading
White House memo says furloughed federal workers aren’t entitled to back pay – that’s the core issue here, isn’t it? It boils down to the administration’s stance on compensating federal employees who are forced to take unpaid leave during a government shutdown. It seems the memo is laying out a position that contradicts what many might expect, and what a prior law might have indicated. The crux of the matter is whether these workers, who are essentially mandated to stop working without pay, will eventually receive the compensation they would have earned had the government remained open.
The reactions to this potential development are understandably strong.… Continue reading
US Supreme Court to examine Colorado’s gay ‘conversion therapy’ ban, and it’s hard not to feel a sense of dread mixed with disbelief. The very idea that a court, especially this one, would even consider overturning a ban on a practice so demonstrably harmful is, frankly, infuriating. It feels like we’re living in a time warp, hurtling backward while the rest of the world hopefully progresses.
The core issue at hand revolves around whether a state, in this case Colorado, has the right to prohibit licensed therapists from providing “conversion therapy” to minors. This isn’t about banning speech; it’s about banning actions, specifically, actions that have been proven to cause significant psychological damage.… Continue reading
Trump open to invoking the Insurrection Act is a chilling prospect that, frankly, feels like it’s been brewing for quite some time now. The idea that he might use this power to bypass the normal legal processes is deeply unsettling, especially considering the potential for abuse. It’s worth remembering that this Act was intended for situations where state authorities are unable or unwilling to maintain order, not as a tool for personal political gain.
It’s hard to ignore the sense that there’s a deliberate strategy at play. The rhetoric, the dog-whistles, the attempts to portray certain events as “insurrections”—it all seems designed to create the conditions where invoking the Act would be, at least in his mind, justifiable.… Continue reading
Kremlin-linked media mogul dies in mysterious 21-meter fall. Well, that’s a headline that certainly grabs your attention, doesn’t it? The phrase “mysterious death” is almost a cliché at this point, especially when it comes to events involving powerful figures in Russia. It seems like another day, another high-profile person, allegedly connected to the Kremlin, has taken a tumble from a significant height. Twenty-one meters, which is roughly equivalent to a seven-story building, is quite a drop. You can’t help but wonder about the circumstances, and if “mysterious” is really the most accurate descriptor.
Kremlin-linked media mogul dies in mysterious 21-meter fall.… Continue reading
Ukraine disables 40% of one of Russia’s largest oil refineries processing 17.5 million tons annually, and this is a significant development, no doubt. It’s a move that strategically targets a vital component of the Russian economy and, by extension, its ability to wage war. This isn’t just about disrupting the flow of oil; it’s about hitting the source of funds that fuel the entire operation. Cutting off the supply of refined fuels, like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, throws a wrench into their gears, impacting both civilian life and the military machine.
This action is particularly effective because Russia is now potentially facing the need to import these very fuels.… Continue reading
The recent shift in the CDC’s recommendations regarding COVID vaccines and separate MMRV shots is, frankly, a lot to take in. It feels like everything we thought we knew about public health is suddenly up for debate, and it’s hard not to feel a sense of unease when we see such significant changes.
The immediate impact is the CDC’s decision to drop universal recommendations for the COVID vaccine. This means that instead of a blanket recommendation for everyone to get vaccinated, the advice is now tailored to individual circumstances. The rationale given is “individual-based decision-making,” which sounds nice in theory, but in practice, it’s raising eyebrows.… Continue reading
Western intelligence have evidence that Russia discussing NATO attack, says EU defense commissioner. Okay, so here’s the deal – chatter about Russia possibly plotting an attack on NATO has become a major topic of conversation. It’s like, suddenly, everyone’s taking this seriously, especially within NATO and Western countries, and according to reports, there’s evidence backing it up.
This whole thing feels a bit complicated, to be honest. Some people think it’s a strategic move to shift focus away from Ukraine. Maybe it’s a way to create another front, keeping everyone on edge. On the other hand, there’s a strong argument that Russia’s military and economic capacity is pretty much shot, making any actual attack seem unlikely.… Continue reading
French PM Sebastien Lecornu has resigned. Let’s just get this straight: we’re talking about a Prime Minister whose tenure lasted a mere 17 hours. That’s right, a little over half a day. This isn’t just a short term; it’s practically a blink of an eye in political time, setting a new record – and not a particularly flattering one – for the shortest-lived government in French history. The previous record holder, from the Fourth Republic, managed to hang on for a whole three days. Lecornu barely made it through a single day before the whole thing imploded.
For some context, even Liz Truss, whose time as UK Prime Minister was widely ridiculed, enjoyed a significantly longer stint in office.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood