Trump says he had a “very productive” call with Putin ahead of a Zelensky meeting – well, here we go again. This whole cycle is exhausting, isn’t it? It feels like we’ve been down this road a million times. It’s almost a given now: Trump needs his chat with Putin right before he sits down with Zelensky. It’s a predictable pattern, and honestly, it’s a little sickening to see it play out again.
He needs to have these calls, as if seeking some sort of approval or guidance before he even considers speaking to Zelensky. The pattern itself is deeply concerning, and each time this occurs, it feels as if the entire world is forced into a twisted Groundhog Day scenario.… Continue reading
FTC Accuses Live Nation, Ticketmaster of Colluding with Ticket Brokers. This is a headline that’s buzzing, and honestly, it’s got a lot of people feeling a mix of emotions, from frustration to a strange sense of “told you so.” It seems the Federal Trade Commission is taking aim at the behemoths of the live entertainment industry, and the accusation is a serious one: collusion with ticket brokers.
Now, what does this actually mean? Well, it suggests that Live Nation and Ticketmaster, the dominant forces in the ticketing game, may have been working behind the scenes with ticket brokers, essentially scalpers, to manipulate the market.… Continue reading
In short, Pete Hegseth’s bid for a Senate seat faces significant headwinds due to numerous past allegations of misconduct, including rape and sexual harassment. Despite attempts to garner support, including personal appeals from his mother, his prospects appear dim, even with Trump’s past support of similarly accused individuals. Trump himself reportedly feels Hegseth should have been more forthcoming about these allegations. This lack of transparency, coupled with the severity of the accusations, is hindering Hegseth’s confirmation chances among already skeptical senators.
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