Understanding the Huge Short Squeeze Happening in Silver and Broker Margin Calls
Over four decades ago, I embarked on this intriguing industry as a young market reporter focused on turnip trading, navigating the bustling floors of the Chicago Board of Trade and the Mercantile Exchange. The initial weeks were pretty tough for me since I was unfamiliar with the trading jargon thrown around by the pit traders. […]
Rand Paul Calls Trump’s Boat Actions ‘Step Towards War’ With Venezuela
Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky expressed concerns on Tuesday regarding the Trump administration’s actions against drug-smuggling vessels, suggesting these moves may lead the United States closer to conflict with Venezuela. Paul, known for his opposition to foreign interventions, criticized President Trump’s ongoing measures against alleged drug traffickers and cautioned against attempts to change Venezuela’s regime. […]
Oregon Republican Calls for Federal Review of Governor Kotek’s $1M Welfare Increase for Tribes Only
Oregon Representative Questions TANF Funds Allocation Republican Rep. Dwayne Juncker from Oregon has formally requested a review of the state’s tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This follows Democratic Governor Tina Kotek’s decision to allocate $1 million in emergency assistance. In light of a […]
Raskin calls for Congress to approve the Trump administration’s actions against cartels
Raskin Critiques Trump’s Military Action in the Caribbean Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who is the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, has criticized the airstrikes ordered by the Trump administration in the Caribbean. He claims these actions resemble the powers typically reserved for wartime, asserting that Congress should have to approve such military measures. […]
Nigeria’s Defense Minister Steps Down Amid Increasing Calls to End Anti-Christian Violence
Nigeria’s Minister of Defense, Mohammed Badal Abubakar, announced his resignation on Monday, confirmed by President Bola Tinubu’s office, amidst rising jihadist violence against Christians in the nation. The population of Nigeria is roughly split between Muslims and Christians, but the country has endured brutal Islamic violence targeting Christians for over a decade. This violence is […]
Nikki Haley’s son calls on the GOP to focus on job and housing issues for Gen Z
Nalin Haley Critiques Republicans on Gen Z Issues Nalin Haley, the son of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, expressed his concerns on Monday regarding the Republican Party’s awareness of the challenges faced by disillusioned Gen Z voters, particularly relating to unemployment and rising living costs. “The first step for our nation’s leaders is to admit […]
Pass interference calls in the NFL face criticism from Super Bowl champion
Frustration Over Pass Interference Calls Voiced by Tony Dungy Super Bowl-winning coach Tony Dungy has expressed his annoyance with the inconsistent pass interference calls made by NFL officials during the Thanksgiving games this year. As has been the case for much of the 2025 season, confusion surrounded each of the three matchups. Dungy took to […]
New information surfaces regarding Chip Kelly’s firing from the Raiders: ‘Mishandling’ play calls
New details have emerged regarding Pete Carroll’s decision to dismiss Chip Kelly as the Raiders’ offensive coordinator. The Raiders took action earlier this week. Carroll mentioned to reporters that he had given Kelly “a lot of leeway” during his brief stint as play-caller in Las Vegas. However, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero added on Wednesday that […]
Rep. Houlahan receives many supportive calls from veterans following video release
The Democratic congressman, a former Air Force colonel, recently made headlines by participating in a viral video where he, along with five other Congress members, advised military personnel to defy illegal orders from the president. This sparked a strong backlash from President Trump, who branded them “traitors.” Army Secretary Pete Hegseth also responded by calling […]
NYC comptroller calls for city pensions to withdraw $42bn mandate from BlackRock
NYC Finance Official Calls for Divestment from BlackRock New York City’s finance chief has urged three of the city’s largest pension funds to cut ties with BlackRock, which manages over $42 billion, in an effort to leverage their market power to combat climate change. City Auditor Brad Lander highlighted on Wednesday that BlackRock, along with […]