For the first time since 1981, the Le Pen name could be absent from the ballot entirely...

As Trump scolds European allies for not shouldering more of their own defense burden...

“Those who mock the state must be dealt with by a strong state...”

US President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs alongside the 104% levy on China came into effect; US President Trump said China is manipulating its currency in offset against tariffs, and added the US will be announcing tariffs on pharmaceuticals soon.

“Space has become a warfighting ___domain,”

One state tops the nation in total tax burden, with residents surrendering nearly 14% of their income to state and local taxes...

...such trends as the 64% drop in Russian arms exports between 2015-2019 and 2020-2024 as well as Qatar more than doubling its arms imports to become the world’s third-largest importer

More moves coming soon on pistol braces, background checks...

Which would be promptly veto'd by grudge-holding Trump...

Wall Street was certainly not ready to have someone press the “reset” button...

"Discussions among White House, Defense Department and intelligence officials, which..." 

“Community water fluoridation and informed consent, which is foundational to good health care, cannot coexist...”

...easier time going up next week... but new lows over next few months...the market is still short gamma.

Democrats don’t hate Trump... they want to be him, mimicking his style but failing to connect with voters, exposing their desperation and lack of authenticity...

As Americans, ruled by an elite in Washington, we would really like to know who’s doing what to whom, why, and for how long they’ve been doing it...

Israel's version of a deal, otherwise the military option becomes inevitable.

...beware of Kindlebarger's Trap!

This level is based on the historical median 24% drop during recessions since WWII, which would put the S&P near 4600 (from the 6144 high).