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BREAKING: Jobs Report Shows MAJOR Miss; Warning Signs for Economy
A new jobs report reveals significant losses and a slowing economy, exacerbated by the administration's Middle East war and trade policies, creating a 'handcuffed' Federal Reserve scenario with looming inflation and political fallout.
BREAKING: Supreme Court BLOCKS Trump's Tariffs
The Supreme Court struck down former President Trump's 'liberation day tariffs,' citing an overreach of executive power and potentially triggering a massive $175 billion in refunds to businesses, while the administration plans to reconstitute them under different authorities.
Trump’s Own Voters Are Uneasy With His Second Term (w/ Margie Omero) | The Focus Group
Focus group data reveals a growing segment of Trump's 2024 voters express regret and disappointment, driven by economic concerns, unfulfilled promises, and the handling of the Epstein files, while Democrats show surprising shifts in views on personal safety and institutional trust.
Is a Blue Wave Coming in November? (w/ Dave Wasserman) | Mona Charen Show
Dave Wasserman, an editor at the Cook Political Report, analyzes why the 2026 midterm elections will not replicate the 'blue wave' of 2018, citing shifts in the political landscape, economic factors, and strategic differences.
Global Investors Are Quietly Dumping U.S. Assets
The US economy, while not a 'hellscape,' is underperforming, marked by low consumer confidence, significant layoffs across diverse sectors, and a growing 'sell America' trend among global investors due to political instability and an unpredictable trade policy.
Trump’s “Economy” Speech Went off the Rails
An economist dissects Donald Trump's Detroit Economic Club speech, revealing how his economic claims are misleading and his proposed policies are either illegal, ineffective, or counterproductive to affordability.
Debunking MAGA Myths about the Economy (w/ Catherine Rampell) | Mona Charen Show
This episode dissects common MAGA economic claims, revealing how policies like tariffs and political interference in the Federal Reserve actively harm US manufacturing, agriculture, and overall economic stability, often exacerbating the very problems they claim to solve.
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