Is Libertarianism Incoherent?

Updated on June 30, 2026, at 3:40 pm EST The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted down a War Powers Resolution to end US support for Israel’s war in Lebanon, which continues despite the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding stating it must end. The bill failed in a 189-235 vote, with just two Republicans — Reps. […]

The Fed Will Invent New Inflation Numbers Out Of Thin Air Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance The Federal Reserve is rapidly approaching the point where every available option becomes politically toxic, economically destructive, or both. Inflation remains stuck around 3.8% CPI, well above the Fed’s stated 2% target, and that number alone should theoretically eliminate any serious discussion of aggressive easing. Treasury yields are rising as bond investors demand compensation for persistent inflation, uncontrolled fiscal deficits, and the growing realization that Washington’s debt load is becoming increasingly unstable. The American consumer, meanwhile, is clearly running on...

China said it will not comply with the Strait of Hormuz blockade that President Donald Trump imposed on Monday. Beijing explained that it is negotiating with Tehran to transit the waterway and expects other countries not to meddle in its affairs.  Beijing is “monitoring the situation in the Middle East. Our ships are moving in […]