The
stock market is crashing. Downside pain is real. What upside benefits might working-class
Americans eventually enjoy as a result of stiff tariffs and a possible trade
war?
Will
Trump change his course? How much influence does a Republican Congress have on
Trump’s radical remake of our Economy? Also, Musk questions tariffs on Europe,
and blasts Navarro. White House spokespersons give mixed messages on whether
Trump will swing deals or hold firm.
What
significant political news came out of Tuesday’s Special Elections?
Did
Saturday’s anti-Trump protests make a difference? Do Democrats have a message? A Leader? Gov.
Newsom: “The Democratic brand is toxic today.” How politically wise are
Liberals to support Tesla protests, even when they are peaceful? Did Sen. Booker energize Democrats?
Who
is right? The
Administration argues that the court can’t order the return of a man mistakenly
deported to El Salvador. “A judicial order that forces the Executive to
engage with a foreign power in a certain way, let alone compel a certain action
by a foreign sovereign, is constitutionally intolerable.” A.G. Bondi
suspended the Justice Dept attorney who admitted deportation was a mistake,
saying: "At my direction, every Department of Justice attorney is
required to zealously advocate on behalf of the United States. Any attorney who
fails to abide by this direction will face consequences."
Is
it OK to “launder” our History to focus less on America’s mistakes, like
Slavery? Trump’s
Executive Order will reshape the Smithsonian Institution, our largest network
of museums and cultural sites. He wants removal of “divisive, race-centered
ideology” and to defund exhibitions that “degrade shared American values”. Is
Slavery “race centered”? Is the Holocaust?
To
protect voting, should we require proof of Citizenship? Trump’s executive order
requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and limits mail-in ballot
acceptance to those received by Election Day. How prepared are voters to do this? What about
married women with birth-name changes?
The
Senate approved extension of the Trump tax cuts. Is the Republican House still
likely to pass the Senate’s bill if it significantly increases our debt?
Who
does this benefit? After
firing all Inspectors General, Trump replaced two with loyalists who have
ethical charges. “Like Al Capone running the IRS.” In some cases, Trump is replacing competence
with political cronies. Consider lack of experience of key Cabinet
Members. Trump fired Director and Deputy Dir. of National Security
Agency after visit from Loomer.
Is
slashing the number of Social Security offices an effective way to cut costs?
Voice
of America was silenced by Trump’s Executive action. Is this a big loss?
What
are ramifications of eliminating FEMA/hurricane warning operations?
What
are pros and cons of putting the Post Office under Department of Commerce?
What
should we make of Trump’s pivot on Putin? Trump was “very angry” and “pissed off”
when Putin criticized the credibility of Zelenskyy’s leadership.
Trump said he could punish nations who buy oil from Russia by not allowing them
to sell to the U.S. Is Putin winning by
delaying? Would Trump be blamed if Ukraine falls?
The
war continues in Gaza. Now with protests against Hamas. What might that change?
What
might be the benefits and downsides of HHS cutting 20,000 jobs? Layoffs are at health
agencies charged with tracking disease, researching, regulating food. Are any
savings we may enjoy be worth the risk to our health?
Iran
has rejected Trump’s request for direct negotiations. What is Trump doing to
address this bigger issue that’s behind our bombing Yemen?
What
might be gained or lost by the canceling of the Comedian typically highlighting
the White House Correspondence Dinner?
How
vulnerable is our personal security due to high tech advances? Not only “Signal”. Not
just A.I. How much are we being persuaded by fake stories, texts, images,
videos, sound bites? How do we know that
post just received isn’t fake?
In
today’s high-tech world, are Newspapers and TV Media now irrelevant? Conservatives now dominate the internet,
especially with younger people.
Is
what just happened OK? The case against NY Mayor Adams has been dropped. The DOJ
asked the judge to dismiss the case because "continuing these proceedings
would interfere with " the mayor's ability to govern, thereby threatening
"federal immigration initiatives and policies."
Yes,
it’s too early. But how do you feel about this group duking it out for the 2028
Democrat Presidential Nomination? Newsom. Emanuel. Buttigieg. Shapiro.
Pritzker. Waltz. Booker. What about Andrew Cuomo for NY Mayor? Rahm Emanuel for
Chicago Mayor? Kamala for CA Gov?
