BofA Sees Customer Gas Spending Jump 16%, But Discretionary Spending Holds Up

So now the die is cast and the United States has joined Israel in an unprovoked attack on a non-threatening Iran to destroy its military capabilities and to bring about regime change. This is a major mis-step that could easily turn out very badly as it is a pointless war of choice that could easily […]

Supreme Court Clears Way For Dismissal Of Contempt Case Against Steve Bannon Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The U.S. Supreme Court on April 6 cleared the way for the Trump administration to dismiss the criminal contempt case against Steve Bannon over his failure to honor congressional subpoenas. Steve Bannon attends a court hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on Nov. 12, 2024. Adam Gray/AFP via Getty Images The high court granted Bannon’s petition in an unsigned order. The court did not explain its order. No...

Trump Announces 10-Day Lebanon-Israel Truce, As Iran Reasserts Tolls Via Iranian Banks; US Vows Hormuz Blockade "As Long As It Takes" Summary Trump unveils 10-day Lebanon ceasefire, but which Hezbollah has not signed on for, amid heavy IDF attacks on south. Iran seeks to boost rial through toll payment scheme; vessels pay Hormuz passage through Iranian banks. US Navy: vessels seeking entry into Hormuz Strait now fair game for boarding, search, and outright seizure - including for suspicion of 'contraband'. Hegseth: US forces are ready to restart combat if Iran doesn’t agree to a...