Trump, Musk, and the failure of DOGE – A misguided approach to government efficiency 12:28 PM (3 hours ago)
File: Elon Musk, (L) in his role as the head of the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has been identifying government employees for potential firings, as part of Donald Trump’s (R) second-term plans. “By using an axe instead of a scalpel, they run the risk of throwing out the baby with the bathwater and […]
The Tariff Misstep – A Historical Lesson Ignored 11:57 AM (4 hours ago)
President Trump has often invoked former president William McKinley as a model, emphasizing his legacy as a “tariff president ” In the 1890s, McKinley promoted the McKinley Tariff of 1890, which imposed high duties on imported goods. Trump omits a critical part of McKinley’s economic journey: His eventual recognition that free trade and international partnerships […]
Israel launches strikes on military bases, infrastructure in Syrian cities 2 Apr 2:48 PM (yesterday, 2:48 pm)
Beirut -Israel launched airstrikes on military airbases and infrastructure sites in the Syrian cities of Damascus, Hama and Homs on Wednesday, the Israeli military said. Israel spent years carrying out airstrikes on Syria during former President Bashar al-Assad’s rule, targeting Iran-linked military installations and weapons transfers from Tehran intended for the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, […]
U.S. stocks drop after hours as Trump imposes sweeping tariffs 2 Apr 1:59 PM (yesterday, 1:59 pm)
U.S. stocks fell in after hours trading as President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs of at least 10% and even higher for some countries, raising the risks of a global trade war that hits the U.S. economy. Shares of multinational companies tumbled in extended trading. Nike lost 6% and Apple dropped 6%. General Motors tumbled […]
Trump approval falls to 43%, lowest since returning to office, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds 2 Apr 1:08 PM (yesterday, 1:08 pm)
Donald Trump in Florida on March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque By Jason Lange WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump‘s approval rating fell to 43%, the lowest since his return to office, as Americans soured on his tariff moves and his administration’s handling of information about a military strike in Yemen, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found. The three-day […]
Tesla stock rises as Trump says Musk may leave soon 2 Apr 12:50 PM (yesterday, 12:50 pm)
Tesla’s stock turned positive Wednesday as a report suggested that CEO Elon Musk might be stepping back from some of his government work. Shares of Tesla (TSLA) finished the day up 5.3% to near $283, climbing back into the green after the company’s latest quarterly deliveries news pulled them lower in morning trading. Part of the reason […]
Trump told Cabinet : Elon Musk will leave administration in coming months 2 Apr 12:32 PM (yesterday, 12:32 pm)
President Donald Trump told Cabinet members last week that billionaire Elon Musk will leave his administration role in the coming months, NBC News reported Wednesday. A senior government official told NBC that Musk — whose DOGE team is engaged in a controversial effort to slash federal spending — would leave at the end of a 130-day stint as a special government […]
Anger breeds Anger – Trump should stop being angry and be more rational 2 Apr 6:14 AM (yesterday, 6:14 am)
By Ya Libnan Editorial Board Anger can be a powerful motivator, but when it becomes the dominant trait of a leader, it leads to chaos, division, and unintended consequences. President Donald Trump, now serving his second term, has continued to build his political persona around outrage—against opponents, the media, and even allies. While this approach […]
Israeli airstrike on Beirut kills Hezbollah/Quds Force official 1 Apr 7:50 PM (yesterday, 7:50 pm)
An Israeli strike killed Hassan Bdeir, a key Hezbollah commander who coordinated with Hamas and was part of Iran’s Quds Force. i24NEWS An Israeli airstrike in Beirut killed a member of Hezbollah and Iran’s Quds Force on Tuesday, security officials said, raising fears that the cease-fire in Lebanon may fall through. Hassan Bdeir, a Hezbollah […]
Trump’s Wisconsin Supreme court candidate lost in a setback for him and Musk 1 Apr 7:22 PM (yesterday, 7:22 pm)
By Joseph Ax and Daniel Trotta April 1 (Reuters) – Wisconsin voters elected Susan Crawford to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, the Associated Press projected, maintaining the court’s 4-3 liberal majority in a setback for President Donald Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk, who had backed her conservative rival. The election was widely […]
Time for a Smarter Trade Strategy: Fairness Over Tariffs 1 Apr 6:29 PM (yesterday, 6:29 pm)
By Ya Libnan Editorial Board Historically, tariffs have failed to deliver their intended results. Instead of protecting domestic industries, they have often led to trade wars, economic instability, inflation, and even job losses. The effects of tariffs have been particularly devastating in the past, contributing to the Great Depression of the 1930s and economic downturns […]
Tariffs will fail like in 1930, when they contributed to the Great Depression, Cramer warns 1 Apr 5:43 PM (yesterday, 5:43 pm)
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said on Tuesday that potential 20% tariffs on all U.S. imports would hurt the economy and fail to solve the problems President Donald Trump is trying to address with the duties. Although Trump’s exact tariff plans remain unknown ahead of their expected announcement on Wednesday — what Trump has called “liberation day” — White House aides have drafted a proposal to slap […]
Syria officially requests Russia extradite Assad to stand trial 31 Mar 7:24 PM (2 days ago)
First images of deposed Syrian Dictator Bashar Al Assad in Moscow where he was granted asylum by Russian President Vladimir who is wanted by the International Criminal Court over war crimes Syria’s new leadership has officially requested Russia hand over ousted President Bashar Al-Assad in order for him to stand trial in Syria. According to […]
Iran warns it will have ‘no choice’ but to go nuclear if attacked 31 Mar 7:12 PM (2 days ago)
File photo : A report in late November 2020 by the International Atomic Energy Agency concluded that Iran now has more than 12 times the amount of enriched uranium permitted under a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers. It now has a stockpile of more than 2,442 kilograms, or over 5,385 pounds, of low-enriched uranium. […]
Israeli military attacked Hezbollah in Beirut’s southern suburbs 31 Mar 6:30 PM (2 days ago)
Around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, Israeli jets bombed the Sfeir neighborhood of Beirut’s southern suburbs, without warning and despite a cease-fire in place between Israel and Hezbollah. 3 were killed and 4 were wounded in the airstrike according to the ministry of heath BEIRUT – The Israeli military said early on Tuesday that it attacked a […]