The Gambler

Trump is spending, not hoarding, political capital

The Gambler
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Trump the Gambler
The 47th president is spending political capital as if there will be no tomorrow.

Australia

Debate has not reversed nightmare week for Dutton despite his best efforts
Both the prime minister and the opposition leader hit their marks in the first debate but the opposition leader was under more pressure to perform after a truly horrendous week.
Angus goes to the mattresses, majority don’t like Adam | The Spectator Australia
Your Correspondent in Canberra: It was quite the day in the election campaign. Adam Bandt addressed a sparse-looking crowd at the National Press Club while Angus Taylor tore strips off Treasurer Jim…

International

White House Considers Withdrawing 10,000 Troops From Eastern Europe
As Trump scolds European allies for not shouldering more of their own defense burden…
France Overtakes Germany as EU’s Top Asylum Destination.
PULSE POINTS: ❓What Happened: Germany has dropped to third place in the European Union (EU) for asylum applications, behind France and Spain. 👥 Who’s

Business, Finance & Investment

Trump tariff shock sends oil to four-year low
Crude prices have continued to slide, falling below $60 per barrel amid escalating US tariffs
My Bear Market Investment Game Plan: Adjusting the Strategy
Creating an investment game plan is a crucial part of building lasting wealth. Without one, you’re likely to accumulate far less over your lifetime. Now that the S&P 500 has corrected by 20% in 2025, we’ve officially entered another bear market. Whether this downturn continues, and for how long, is anyone’s guess. One reason I

Culture

Why I’m standing up to Canada’s Liberals
think again
DEI DOMINOES COLLAPSE: Yet Another Major Company Drops the Human Rights Campaign’s Index
Constellation Brands, which distributes Corona across the U.S., withdraws from the Human Rights Campaign’s index.

Crypto & Blockchain

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Kraken taps Mastercard to launch crypto debit cards in Europe, UK
Kraken has partnered with payment giant Mastercard to launch physical debit cards in Europe and the UK.

Postscript

China Creates AI Video Mocking American Workers After Trump Tariffs
China responded to President Donald Trump’s tariff threats by creating AI videos showing overweight Americans working in warehouses.

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