The Truth Behind Trump’s Decision To Commute Rod Blagojevich’s Sentence
In 2020, Donald Trump commuted the sentence of Rod Blagojevich, the former Illinois Governor convicted of corruption. He did this despite being excoriated by Illinois Republicans. Trump excused it by saying, “That was a tremendously powerful, ridiculous sentence.” Blagojevich recently appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast, (below) again alleging his conviction was a setup by U.S. […]
Poll Reveals Americans Have Virtually No Interest In Celebrity Political Opinions
A survey conducted by the Associated Press and the University of Chicago’s nonpartisan National Opinion Research Center revealed that the vast majority of Americans disapprove of the rich and famous broadcasting their political opinions, with just 40% of Democrats supportive of celebrity endorsements, and a dismal 12% of Independents and 11% of Republicans. While less […]
Israeli Strikes Hit Yemen As Netanyahu Fires Warning
Space War Israeli air strikes pummelled Sanaa’s international airport and other targets in Yemen on Thursday, with Huthi rebel media reporting six deaths. World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media he was at the airport during the strike, adding that “one of our plane’s crew members was injured.” The Israeli military […]
Pair Of Fox News Stars Announce Engagement
Wedding bells are ringing… Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt said that they are officially engaged. The long-distance couple said to Fox News that Hannity, 62, proposed to the 48-year-old network host over Christmas at their home church. The couple said their children supported and blessed the decision, adding they “couldn’t be happier” for the […]
Pandora’s Bureau: How The CFPB Opened The Door To Financial Chaos
When the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was founded in 2011, its mission was cloaked in the rhetoric of righteous reform: to protect the American consumer from the rapacity of a financial system run amok. Yet this “reform” recalls Cicero’s warning that “the more laws, the less justice,” as noble intentions have bred unintended consequences, […]
South Korean Parliament Votes To Impeach Acting President
Turbulent times… The South Korean parliament voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, temporarily stripping him of power less than two weeks after the same body voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol after briefly declaring martial law. The vote passed 192-0, according to news outlets. Han’s duties and powers have been taken away until the Constitutional Court makes […]
Russian Air Defenses May Have Hit Azerbaijan Plane: US Official
Space War A U.S. official said Thursday that early indications suggest a Russian anti-aircraft system struck an Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people. The comments by the U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, came after media reports that Azerbaijani authorities believe a Russian surface-to-air missile caused Wednesday’s crash of the […]
Capitol Hill Buzz: Indicted Congressman Henry Cuellar May Switch Parties After Presidential Pardon
Capitol Hill is abuzz with speculation that Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), who is currently facing federal corruption charges, might consider switching parties if granted a presidential pardon. The potential shift has set political tongues wagging, fueled by Cuellar’s complicated legal battle and reactions from both sides of the aisle. The tea is as follows: It’s […]
The BLS Is Stuck In The 70s, And America Is Paying The Price
Economic data is the backbone of policymaking. It informs decisions at the highest levels—from the Federal Reserve setting interest rates to Congress crafting fiscal policies and local governments addressing housing crises. But what happens when the data is flawed? Time and again, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis […]