DOJ contends Hunter Biden was hired by Romanian oligarch to ‘influence US policy:’ docs
In new documents, Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors allege that Hunter Biden was paid by a Romanian oligarch to “influence U.S. policy and public opinion” while his father, Joe Biden, was vice president. The filing was made Wednesday by Special Counsel David Weiss of the Central District of California in connection with Hunter Biden’s tax […]
GOP lawmakers probe Kamala Harris adviser for ‘connections’ to Iranian influence operation
Republican lawmakers are investigating National Security Adviser Kamala Harris for “blatantly advancing the views and interests of the Iranian regime” and having “ties” to an Iranian influence operation involving a now-suspended State Department official and three of his aides. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) sent a letter to the vice president […]
Cruz seeks to ‘safeguard’ schools from CCP influence, require parental review of foreign curricula
Exclusive: Sen. Ted Cruz is set to introduce legislation on Monday aimed at curbing the influence of China and other malign actors in U.S. schools. Cruz, R-Texas, authored the Senate version of the Transparency in Reporting Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act. The law requires schools to allow parents to review, or “trace,” any curriculum […]
I Hope Harris’ Remarks Influence Bibi on Ceasefire, He Should ‘Take Some Risks’
On CNN’s “The Lead” broadcast Friday, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.), a 2024 Democratic presidential candidate, said he hopes Vice President Kamala Harris’ comments on the Israel-Hamas war will influence negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage agreement, and that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “is willing to take some risks and actually get this agreement done, […]
China Expanding ‘Increasingly Brazen’ Influence Operations In The US And Beyond, Gov’t Report Warns
The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) efforts to accrue and exercise influence in foreign countries including the U.S. are becoming more advanced and frequent, according to a new U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) report. The report finds that under the watch of Chinese President Xi Jinping, CCP apparatuses — such as the United Front […]
Silicon Valley to wield more influence than Wall Street in second Trump administration: report
Former President Donald Trump’s choice of Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) as his running mate is reportedly a sign of Silicon Valley’s growing influence in Republican politics and Wall Street’s declining influence within the GOP. If Trump wins the White House, tech executives are expected to have more influence in a second term while Wall Street […]
Gold (XAU) Daily Forecast: Nears $2400 as Fed Rate Cut Hopes Influence Prices – FX Empire
Moreover, U.S. President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race raises hopes that Donald Trump will become the next president and create a more relaxed regulatory environment. Gold prices rise on weaker US dollar and major economic data The US dollar has generally lost momentum and is weakening due to a dovish outlook for […]
How the U.S. Presidential Election Could Influence Precious Metals Prices – OilPrice.com
via Metal Miner Global Precious Metals MMI (Monthly Metals Index) continued its four-month flat trend from the previous month. Overall, the index was slightly less than flat, dropping by 0.18%. However, a number of factors continue to drive precious metals prices in general. For example, gold is finally calm down After hitting record highs earlier […]
Psilocybin in magic mushrooms can influence brain for weeks, study finds | Drugs
The hallucinogenic compounds found in magic mushrooms don’t just give people a one-day trip, they can also affect the brain for weeks, researchers have found. Experts say the research helps explain why psilocybin, the drug’s active ingredient, distorts our sense of space, time and self while tripping, and helps shed light on the mechanism by […]
How JD Vance could influence Trump’s economic policies
The US vice presidency was famously likened to a “bucket of warm piss” by President Franklin Roosevelt’s first vice president. But J.D. Vance is likely thinking about pouring a bucket of champagne over ice, as are supporters of Trump’s economic populism. Vance is well known on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley. After graduating from […]