You might expect that after almost three years of being incorrect, the RBA would begin to doubt its economic approach. But it hasn’t.
RBA’s Shift on Interest Rates and Employment The decision by the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates on Tuesday came as a surprise to many. It seems like there might be more cuts coming, but the RBA still appears focused on the idea that more job losses are necessary to keep inflation in check. Perhaps […]
No doubt Trump backed down on China tariffs, says Larry Summers
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers expressed skepticism on Monday regarding President Trump’s commitment to a recent agreement involving a 90-day halt on most retaliatory tariffs that have been exchanged since early last month. “It seems quite evident that it’s President Trump who will back down,” Summers remarked during an interview with CNN’s Casey Hunt on […]
House GOP spending leader: ‘I doubt we will have a pause on the debt limit’
On Sunday, House Budget Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) expressed skepticism about the possibility of a “debt limit suspension.” This came shortly after Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent urged Congress to raise the debt ceiling by mid-summer. “I don’t think there’s any chance for a debt limit suspension because Republicans prefer to keep revisiting this topic,” […]
Trump’s dismissal of FEMA chief leaves disaster agency in doubt
Uncertainty deepens following the dismissal of federal emergency management director Cameron Hamilton. Hamilton was let go Thursday after stating that FEMA would not operate in the “best interest” of the American public. Criticism from former agency officials highlighted a sense of ongoing leadership instability in an organization already grappling with exclusion challenges. “This isn’t what […]
Confronting fear: Jack Draper focused on using doubt to fuel his determination
Jack Draper’s impressive journey in Madrid saw him power through to his first clay court final in a major tournament. It was striking to listen to his opponents talk about the qualities that make him formidable. At just 23, they left the court visibly affected, each struggling with different facets of his game. During the […]
Democrats Doubt Kamala Harris’s 2028 Presidential Bid
Some Senate Democrats are apparently hesitant about the idea that Kamala Harris, having served as vice president, might miss out in 2024 and potentially run for the presidency again in 2028. A Democratic senator, who chose to remain anonymous, firmly stated “no” when asked if Harris should make another attempt. It was reported on Sunday. […]
I Doubt We Will Reach That Stage.
Trump Discusses Greenland on Meet the Press During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” President Donald Trump dismissed the idea of U.S. troops being used to seize Greenland, although he acknowledged its importance for national security. Host Kristen Welker questioned him, asking, “You mentioned not ruling anything out for Greenland. Does that include military […]
Refinery shutdowns create doubt regarding California’s fuel future.
Several refineries in California have recently announced plans to shut down operations, raising concerns about the potential effects on fuel supply and prices in the state. Valero Energy Corp. was the most recent to do so, notifying the California Energy Commission (CEC) last month that it might need to “idle, rebuild, or halt operations” at […]
Dem sen says ‘no doubt’ Trump has committed impeachable offenses
Georgia Sen. John Ossoff has become the latest Democrat in Congress that shows President Donald Trump deserves each, despite President Donald Trump being in White for less than 100 days in this term. Ossoff was asked by an audience at City Hall on Friday in Cobb County, Georgia. This included a local mother who questioned […]
Trump Casts Doubt on Prospect of Ukraine Controlling Crimea
President Donald Trump has denounced former President Barack Obama for allowing Russia to invade Crimea and raise doubts about the outlook that Ukraine would reclaim Crimea through a peace deal. Trump’s comments came at a joint press conference at the Oval Office, along with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gar Stole. “Do you still agree that […]