Polymarket FBI raid shows Biden Justice Department has gone full banana republic
The Biden Justice Department has decided to continue its original approach of wielding it as a blunt weapon against perceived political opponents. At least that seems to be the case with the FBI raid on Polymarket CEO Shane Coplan. At 6 a.m. Wednesday, agents entered his home and demanded his cellphone and other devices. why? […]
How the port strike threatens the US banana supply
Attacks on ports along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico could threaten the supply of bananas to Americans. According to the American Farm Federation, three-quarters of the country's bananas (more than 3.8 million tons) each year pass through ports managed by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA). In 2023, approximately 27% of U.S. banana imports […]
‘We Are Officially a Banana Republic’
Self-awareness was in short supply on Monday as left-leaning Hollywood celebrities panicked over a federal court’s decision to dismiss a “documents” lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, with many stars arguing that the ruling marks a politicization of the justice system. In their blistering denunciations, there was no mention of the Biden administration’s efforts to […]
Park rangers bake banana bread in car amid 105-degree heat — see how it turned out
No oven? No problem! Amid the triple-digit heatwave that has gripped the US since late last month, park rangers in Arizona are redefining the term “sun-baked” by baking banana bread on a dashboard. “It’s that time of year again! Let’s cook in the car and play the theme tune!” wrote officials at Saguaro National Park […]
Trump’s ‘banana republic’ conviction won’t be Democrats’ last — unless there is ‘retaliation in kind’: UC Berkeley law prof
John Yoo, a law professor at the University of California, Berkeley, made it clear this week that the conviction of President Donald Trump before a Democratic judge with a Democratic base on charges brought by Democratic prosecutors has effectively erased any remaining pretense that the justice system is an avenue for resolution and reparations. The […]
Anti-Hamas Campaigner Arrested Over Banana, Holding England Flag
An Iranian defector was arrested on suspicion of racist behavior after waving a St. George’s Cross flag and eating a banana during a pro-Hamas protest in London last week. Niyak Ghorbani describes himself as a “guest from Iran.” [the] In the UK, protesters have frequently been seen attending pro-Hamas and anti-Israel protests in London in […]
US economy at risk of becoming ‘banana republic’ if Trump goes to jail: Ex-White House economist
Kevin Hassett, chairman of the Economic Council’s advisory committee, will discuss the Fed’s financial decisions, consumer credit data, oil prices, and anti-Israel protests. As the US macroeconomic story has slowed considerably over the past year, a former White House adviser has warned of “huge risks” to financial stability. “If you look at the New York […]
Trader Joe’s increased banana prices for the first time in over 20 years
This is a banana. Trader Joe’s has increased the price of bananas for the first time in the store’s history. The price of a banana at the grocery store chain has remained the same for 25 years at 19 cents, but inflation has hit the staple item hard, leading to a 20% price increase. Trader […]
‘We’re Not A Banana Republic’: Netanyahu Responds To Chuck Schumer Calling Him An ‘Obstacle’ To Peace
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday responded to Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s call for new elections in Israel and accused him and his government of being an “obstacle to peace.” replied. Prime Minister Netanyahu appeared on “State of the Union” to discuss Schumer’s comments, which were made during a 43-minute speech on […]
New York has become a ‘legal banana republic’: Ari Fleischer
Fox News contributors Jonathan Turley and Ari Fleischer join chief legal correspondent Shannon Bream to react to Judge Arthur … source