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This Is Not a Short Term Oil Spike
Energy Common Sense: “Even if shipping resumes, nearly three weeks of backlog cannot be cleared quickly. Tankers are delayed, cargoes are floating, and insurance has fundamentally repriced risk. More importantly,…
U.S. Invests Alongside Trump’s Son
Bloomberg: “Vulcan Elements, a three-year-old startup, aims to build the largest rare-earth magnet factory in the world outside China…” “Two important changes bolstered Vulcan’s prospects last year. First, a cadre…
Iran War Narrows Fed’s Path to a Rate Cut
New York Times: “The escalating conflict in the Middle East has narrowed the Federal Reserve’s path to lower interest rates this year, as surging energy prices have injected fresh uncertainty…
Johnson Says Congress Must ‘Adequately’ War
“Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday Congress has to ‘adequately fund defense’ amid the military campaign in Iran as he declined to rule out a possible $200 billion emergency Pentagon infusion,”…
Iran Wipes Out 17% of Qatar’s Gas Export Capacity
“Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in lost annual revenue and threatening supplies to Europe and Asia,” Reuters…
Markwayne Mullin’s Nomination Advances
“A key Senate committee voted 8-7 on Thursday to advance President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security,” NBC News reports. Save to…
Trump Ramps Up Attacks on the News Media
“President Donald Trump and his allies are attacking news organizations for their coverage of the Iran war, a conflict the administration says is going well for the United States but…
Off Ramp
Out this fall: Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt by Spencer Cox. Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) offers a practical guide to depolarization that…
Operatives with Trump Ties Raked in Millions
“Two companies with ties to veteran political operatives received at least $23 million in commissions for their role in the controversial Department of Homeland Security ad campaign that helped lead…
Has Trump United Europe?
Financial Times: “The rebuttal was swift, emphatic — and cathartic. One by one, Donald Trump’s European allies rejected the U.S. president’s demand to join his war in the Middle East….
$200 Oil Is No Longer a Crazy Idea
Oilprice.com: “A month ago, any analyst suggesting international oil prices could soar all the way to $200 per barrel would have been laughed out of the studio. Now, some are…
War Is Making Donald Trump Weaker
The Economist: “Never bet against Donald Trump. No politician can defy political gravity like the man whose supporters stormed the Capitol on January 6th 2021, only for him to be…
Elizabeth Warren Backs Graham Platner
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) endorsed Graham Platner (D) in his U.S. Senate primary against Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D). Save to Favorites
Quote of the Day
“We’re over here just grinding away on banger memes, dude. There’s an entertainment factor to what we do. But ultimately, it boils down to the fact that no one has…
A U.S. Citizen Now Runs Mexico’s Top Drug Cartel
“An American citizen now appears to be in charge of Mexico’s most powerful drug cartel, potentially complicating U.S. efforts to eradicate the narcotics trade here,” the Wall Street Journal reports….
Hegseth Blasts ‘Ungrateful’ European Allies
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth started a press briefing Thursday on the latest Operation Epic Fury news by blasting “ungrateful” European allies and “a dishonest” media, as the war enters Day…
Iran Hangs Three Protesters
“Iran executed three men on Thursday who were accused of killing police officers during protests in January, with activists warning of the risk of a new surge in hangings as…
Trump Builds Buzz for UFC Fight on White House Lawn
The UFC fight President Trump is holding on the White House’s South Lawn on June 14 is — at least according to him — the “hottest ticket that I’ve ever…
California Lawmakers Ready to Rename Cesar Chavez Day
California lawmakers are considering renaming Cesar Chavez Day, a state holiday, in light of sexual assault allegations against the late labor leader, Politico reports. Save to Favorites
Trump Hits New Low in Approval
Nate Silver notes Donald Trump has hit a new low in his job approval tracking. Save to Favorites
