Richard Wolff will examine Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China, Europe, and other nations, the impact on the US economy, as well as indications that the Trump regime is getting ready to manipulate government-issued economic statistics by excluding government spending from data about U.S. economic output -- and the Commerce Department's decision to disband two expert committees that worked with the government to produce reliable economic statistics. read more
The paper value of the coins owned by Mr Trump himself has also fallen by $50bn. While Mr Trump's own losses have not been crystallised, investors are on the hook after spending heavily to back the Trump coin in the run-up to his inauguration, partly as a show of support but also as a gamble that the token would rise in value. read more
Politics and relationships can be a tricky mix -- would YOU stay with a partner whose values clash with yours? This conversation is about more than just Trump -- it's about love, loyalty, and where we draw the line in our relationships. read more
The statistics for the entirety of Donald Trump's time in office are nearly all compiled. As we did for his predecessor four years ago, we present a final look at the numbers. The economy lost 2.7 million jobs. The unemployment rate increased by 1.7 percentage points to 6.4%. Paychecks grew faster than inflation. Average weekly earnings for all workers were up 8.4% after inflation. After-tax corporate profits went up, and the stock market set new records. The S&P 500 index rose 67.8%. The international trade deficit Trump promised to reduce went up. The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services in 2020 was the highest since 2008 and increased 36.3% from 2016. The number of people lacking health insurance rose by 3 million. The federal debt held by the public went up, from $14.4 trillion to $21.6 trillion.
Thic coincides well with the Dedication of the Memorial for the kids and teachers shot to death at Marjorie Stoneman Fouglas High School in Parkland, Floeida. Yay! What a great way to remember them. Second Amendment Summer is an insult to those victims abd their families. Monumental insensitivity to the victitis'sms of gun violence should be Desantis's legacy as Gov. of Florida!
Probably an aircraft carrier could bring in air support and serve as headquarters for the operation....except modern aircraft carriers can't pass in the Panama Canal. This is just another stupid, pointless idea of Trump's that makes absolutely no sense. And why does he think up these stupid ideas? Because he is bat --- crazy! That's why!