Two Obscure Stories Of Long Term Importance
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Two stories that we have chronicled before have come together in the past week in spooky juxtaposition. We readily admit the stories are somewhat “wonkish”, and have not gotten much press coverage or analysis. The two stories are related to the seizure of Russian assets, as part of the sanctions […]
Biden’s missing second term plans, get real on Houthi threat and other commentary
Middle East Watch: Making the Houthi Threat a Reality “The need for cheaper ways to defend against Houthi attacks on warships is real,” it warned. Dov Zakheim of The Hill“Iran has long supported the Houthis,” but “what is little more than a collection of tribal rebels has held the world’s largest superpower back for almost […]
BRYAN LEIB: Too Many Politicians Have Ruled The Roost For Decades. Term Limits Can Send Them Packing
The Founding Fathers envisioned a government by the people, for the people — a dynamic and responsive system driven by citizen legislators who would serve their country and then return to their private lives. Today, however, our political landscape is dominated by career politicians who, after decades in office, often become more attuned to the interests […]
Rick Scott knocks McConnell, calls for new leadership to help Trump in second term
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), a presidential candidate who could regain the Republican majority in 2025, criticized Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Friday, saying former President Trump needs new leadership to back his policies for a possible second term. “We have Republicans in the Senate who are bowing to Democrats on every awful bill. […]
Farah Griffin: ‘Rage and retribution’ would be governing principle in second Trump term
Former White House communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin said she believes “anger and retaliation” would be his governing principles if former President Trump is re-elected. Farrah Griffin joins Mediaite’s Aidan McLaughlin Discuss her time She spoke about her role in the Trump administration, her resignation, and her thoughts on what a second Trump term and […]
The misguided conservative demand for term limits
The fight to succeed Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky), the top Republican in the Senate, is escalating. Candidates exchange ideas, commitments and funding in exchange for the support of their colleagues. One suggestion that sparked Hill’s debate: A small number of vocal supporters Limit the terms of Republican leaders. Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) […]
Oregon man who drugged daughter’s friends with insomnia medication at sleepover gets prison term
An Oregon man who gave his daughter and her friends fruit smoothies laced with sleeping pills to help them fall asleep during a sleepover has been sentenced to two years in prison. Michael Maiden, 57, of Lake Oswego, a Portland suburb, apologized during his sentencing Monday after pleading guilty to three felony counts of causing […]
Maddow worried about being targeted in possible second Trump term
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow said she worries former President Trump will be targeted if he wins a second term in the White House this fall. “I think there’s a little bit of escapist complacency that Trump is only going to attack individuals that he’s already targeted,” Maddow told CNN’s Oliver Darcy in an interview published […]
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Is the GOP Guidebook for Trump Second Term
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., said Sunday on MSNBC’s “Velshi” that “The Handmaid’s Tale” will become a guidebook for the Republican Party if former President Donald Trump wins the November election. “I like to think of a Sharpie in a hurricane,” Raskin said. “Donald Trump tried to ignore, and in some ways did ignore, the scientists […]
Want $1 Million in Retirement? Investing $10,000 in Each of These 2 Stocks for the Long Term Could Help You on Your Way – Yahoo Finance
High-quality companies with sustainable earnings growth can lift your portfolio over time and become a wealth-building engine. Most people who retire with high net worths are likely to have earned impressive returns from stock investments. The key is that investors shouldn’t bet too much on any one horse. Diversified Portfolio Investing is important to manage […]