Thursday, the US Senate approved a border security compromise for building a wall with Mexico, and prevents another government shutdown. The White House said President Trump would sign it then declare a national emergency and invoke other executive powers to to shift money to Wall-building from elsewhere in the federal budget. House passage and President […]
Tuesday, President Trump expressed displeasure with a tentative deal by congressional negotiators on border security spending that offered no funds for his promised US-Mexican border wall, but did not reject it outright, indicating he did not expect another government shutdown. President Trump demand for $5.7-B from Congress to help build the Wall, said he has […]
Nobody wants to see another government shutdown, and Congress will cut some kind of deal that will keep the United States safe, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) said Tuesday. “I do not think anybody wants to see what we just went through for 35 days,” the Michigan Democrat said in a TV interview Tuesday. “It hurt the […]
Sunday, Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said that President Trump will shut down the government again if he does not get border Wall funding. In a TV interview Mr. Mulvaney said the President is “willing to do whatever it takes to secure the border.” “I think he actually is,’’ ready to shut down […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Stocks jumped at the open on initial speculation that a deal to reopen the government was imminent, the notion that the Fed may be getting close to the end of its balance sheet normalization effort, plus the expression from Treasury Secretary Mnuchin that the US is making progress with China trade […]
The White House is preparing an emergency declaration that President Trump could issue as a way to circumvent Congress if lawmakers do not provide funding for a wall along the US southern border. The draft proclamation was updated as early as last week, a US government official said The report comes as a bi-partisan group of […]
Heaven on Earth Seychelles do not look like much on the world map but do not be fooled. They are bursting with beauty and culture, and each 1 of its islands, eachoffers unique charm From the stunning Sunrises to the spectacular Sunsets, Seychelles will leave one feeling rejuvenated and at peace during and after a […]
President Trump softened expectations that he is close to declaring a national emergency to get the money he want to build the US-Mexico border wall as a 3-week impasse closing parts of the government continued Friday. There are about 800-K federal employees who missed their 1st paychecks under the stoppage. Lawmakers tried to reassure federal […]
A former federal emergency boss said that President Donald Trump is “on solid legal ground” if he declares a national emergency to secure funding for his much-desired border Wall. “But he is going to have some troubles along the way, and one of them will be whether libertarian conservatives are going to accept a stronger […]
The White House has directed the Army Corps of Engineers to look at using emergency funds that Congress approved for disaster relief to build a border Wall with Mexico. $13.9-B has been allocated, but not yet obligated through contracts for a variety of projects in California, Florida, Texas, other states and Puerto Rico, which have […]
President Trump’s conservative allies are urging him to declare a national emergency to build his proposed border Wall, though he is not expected to do so in his address to the nation Tuesday evening. The US-Mexico border Wall, a Key campaign promise is a hot button issue nation wide. Observers say, it is unlikely that […]
Sunday, President Trump pledged not to bend in his demand for a Wall along the southern border with Mexico but said the barrier could be made of steel instead of concrete as a potential compromise with Democrats who refuse to fund the project. “VP Mike Pence and group had a productive meeting with the Schumer/Pelosi […]
$SPY, $GLD Surprise, after all of the ‘bunk’ you have heard since early October, do not be shocked that there will be no additional Fed rate hikes, a 20% S&P 500 rally and no recession.. Byron Wein defines “surprise” as an event that the average investor would only assign a 33% chance of taking place […]
Hiking is like walking around town but with little air pollution, no neighbors, and the opportunity to align with Mother Nature. Sounds easy, Yes? It is, until 5 miles from the trail-head when your Smartphone loses reception, your 2 lb back pack feels like 20, your feet hurt, you break a sweat and you attract […]
If Winter Camping is Your Thing, Here are Some Super Places For those campers in the know, Winter is a great time to pitch a tent. With Winter being classed as the low season, you will meet fewer people and have more tranquility. Plus, you will also be able to visit areas that are uncomfortably […]
Visiting America’s Great National Parks in Winter Americans really enjoy their National Parks, especially in Summer months when the Sun is shining, and the days are longer. But, a trip to a US National Park during peak Summer months also means crowds, high prices for lodging and sharing the trail with lots of people. But […]
Getaway’s Less Than 5h Away From the UAE The UAE National Day holiday is just a few days away, and many UAE residents would be looking for a quick getaway during the extended weekend. Those looking to tick a few more world wonders off their bucket list before the New Year can hopping on a […]
There is ‘No Specific Timeline’ for US Military to Leave Southern Border Tuesday, US military commanders declared that there is “no specific timeline for redeployment” of troops that were sent to the Southwest border, despite an Army officer’s comment that troops will be done “by Christmas.” US President Donald Trump ordered 5,800 troops to join […]
Medical Marijuana Update $GWPH Medical marijuana initiatives win in Missouri and Utah, the FDA approves the first marijuana-based drug, and more. National First FDA-Approved Marijuana-Based Drug Now Available by Prescription. As of last Thursday, the marijuana-based drug Epidiolex is now available by prescription in all 50 states. The FDA approved the drug in June, but […]
President Trump to Migrant Invaders; “Our Military Is Waiting for You!’ 5,000 Regular Army Troops Headed to Mexico Border to Counter Invading Migrant Caravan President Donald Trump escalated his threats against a migrant invaders traveling to the US border, labeling the caravan’s effort an “invasion” and warning that “our Military is waiting for you!” President […]
President Trump Has Authority to Block Migrant Invasion President Donald Trump has the “unique constitutional authority” to decide who comes into the United States and to use the same laws he used for a travel ban to block a migrant caravan from crossing the Mexican border. “I was involved with preparing the original travel moratorium,” Sebastian Gorka […]
President Trump, “I Am Bringing Out Military for This National Emergency at Border” A caravan of Central American migrants moving toward the US southern border President Trump Tweeted Wednesday that the US “will never accept people coming into our Country illegally!” Thursday, President Donald Trump said he is “bringing out the military” to protect the […]
Take Yourself ‘Outback’ When we hear of the Australian Outback we often picture the geographical desert heart of the country and sacred sights such as Uluru and Kata Tjuta. However, the Outback is actually a term used to describe any remote region of the country’s interior and coastline. From Aboriginal sites to canyons, lakes and […]
President Trump: “Migrant Caravans a National Emergency” US President Donald Trump Monday, declaring a massive caravan of immigrants heading to the US border as a national emergency, said the US will cut off or reduce the “massive foreign aid” given to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador after they did not stop the migrants’ trip north. “I […]
Obesity Augurs Risk to National Security Fully, 31% of our youth in the United States are disqualified from military service due to obesity, and the epidemic is now “posing a threat to our nation’s security as well,” says the law enforcement nonprofit Council for Strong America’s “Mission: Readiness” project. “Obesity has long threatened our nation’s health,” a report […]
Meet Canberra, the unsung hero of the Land Down Under aka OZ. It is a far cry from the hustle and bustle of Sydney and Melbourne, but this capital city deserves a spot on your Australian itinerary. A wholly Australian city, Canberra brings together the elements that make this nation so special – fantastic natural […]
Watching the Leaves Change Color in the US this Fall The Fall seasonal color palette of russets, crimsons and golds await us now, as Autumn looms, the season makes itself known through stunning displays of fiery colors across the US. If you want to see Nature’s show 1st hand, below are 8 destinations in the […]
DOJ Should Investigate Anonymous ‘Resistance’ Op-Ed Author US President Donald Trump said he wants AG Jeff Sessions to investigate the author of an anonymous NY-T’s op-ed claiming that Top officials in his Administration are working to thwart Presidential actions they consider misguided. “I think it is national security. I would say Jeff should be investigating […]
President Trump Signs National Defense Authorization Act The bill, formally named the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act, but referred to by President Trump as the National Defense Authorization Act will introduce thousands of new recruits to active duty, reserve and National Guard units and replace aging tanks, planes, ships and helicopters with more […]
WH Message to NFL Players: “Stand Proudly for Anthem or be Suspended Without Pay” NFL player protests during the national anthem took place at several early preseason games Thursday night, including some players taking a knee, and President Donald Trump responded quickly. Trump followed that with, “…..Be happy, be cool! A football game, that fans […]
California’s Wildfire, No Relief in Sight A fast-growing California wildfire that has already forced thousands to flee their homes and shut down a large national park surged overnight into Saturday, as fatigued firefighters battled gusting winds. The blaze in Mendocino County, about 90 miles (145 km) North of San Francisco, had spread to cover a […]
ICE is Key for National Security Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Ron Vitiello defended ICE Thursday from critics calling to eliminate it or to prosecute its agents, saying the federal organization is vital for the nation’s security. “The men and women of ICE get up every day and go out to protect their communities,” Director […]
Celebrating the 4th of July in the USA! $M Fireworks, music, dogs, ribs and suds mark the 242nd anni of Independence for the United States. The Independence Day holiday brings out crowds from small towns to big cities, also is a time when law enforcement agencies are on the alert for suspicious activity. “As always, […]
The Left’s Dishonesty About Families Disguises its Intentions New York governor Andrew Cuomo announced this week that he will refuse to deploy National Guard troops to assist in border control, though no one asked him to, and no one is ever likely to ask. Cuomo is a master of the political non sequitur—last month, he […]
Populist Government Takes Power in Italy “Populism is the new organizing principle.” The new government has pledged to pursue a host of populist policies, including reclaiming national sovereignty from the European Union over issues ranging from border protection and immigration to economics and finance. For now, however, it has abandoned previous plans to hold a […]
US Imposes Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum from EU, Canada, Mexico $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX The US stock market returned to negative territory for the week Thursday, giving back much of Wednesday’s high bounce, as investors digested tariff-related headlines and looked ahead to Friday’s release of the Employment Situation report for May. Thursday, The Trump […]
President Trump Influenced NFL’s New Rules on National Anthem President Trump spoke, the NFL Owners Listened National Football League team owners admit that President Donald Trump’s position on players kneeling during the National Anthem made an impact on how they decided to respond Several NFL team owners acknowledged that President Trump’s coming out against the protests […]
NFL Players Kneeling for the National Anthem is “Indefensible” Taking a Knee is a rejection of America There is “nothing noble” about NFL players who refuse to honor the American Flag It is “indefensible” when National Football League (NFL) players refuse to stand for the National Anthem, and represents a “false narrative of police bias […]
Americans Support National Guard at the Southern Border A majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops to the US-Mexico border will be effective in combating illegal immigration in the short term, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll from April 15-19. Below are some Key findings from the poll, as follows: […]
National Guard Arrives at US-Mexico Border National Guard members have started arriving at the US-Mexico border with more expected as federal government officials continue to discuss what they will do about illegal immigration. The Republican Governors of Texas, Arizona and New Mexico on Monday committed 1,600 Guard members to the border, giving US President Donald […]
President Trump, “We Are Sealing Up Our Southern Border” The Justice Department is enacting a “zero tolerance” policy regarding immigrants illegally crossing into the US from Mexico. Saturday, US President Donald Trump Tweeted we are “sealing up our Southern Border,” maintaining it was for the safety and security of Americans. “We are sealing up our Southern Border. […]
John Bolton is “Brilliant and Very Tough” NKorea has to know the we are ready to go to war to keep them from the Nuclear prize. Former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton, 69 anni, is “brilliant and very tough” Harvard Law School Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz said Thursday, and “he will be a valuable part […]
President Trump’s Super Bowl Message Taken to Heart, No Kneel’rs President Donald Trump warned players in Sunday’s Super Bowl football championship not to kneel in protest, during a message ahead of the game. He expressed appreciation “for those who make occasions like this possible, particularly the brave men and women of our Armed Forces,” a […]
Progressive Democrats Do Not Care About Illegal Wiretaps The House Intelligence Committee voted Monday night to release a Republican memo that by most accounts reveals how the FBI may have mishandled, federal wiretap requests during the Y 2016 Presidential campaign. The WH should now approve its public disclosure as the 1st of several to help […]
Medical and Recreational Marijuana Update Some leading Senate Republican calls for removing obstacles to medical marijuana research, a Florida judge decides to take up a case over the state’s ban on smoking medical marijuana, and states likely to allow recreational marijuana use in Y 2018 On the Medical side National Recently, Orrin Hatch decried obstacles to […]
Week 13: NFL Attendance Crisis Continues Empty Seats Greatly Outnumber Spectators last week Week 13 does not appear to be the National Football League’s (NFL) lucky number as photos of stadiums across the league still show an awful lot of empty seats. Meanwhile, the sad in-person attendance mirrors the continually plummeting TV ratings. With last […]
UAE Leaders’ Portraits Grace the Gates to the Financial Centre Dubai International Financial Centre’s iconic Gate building has been decorated with giant images of 2 UAE leaders. To mark the 46th National day on 2 December, the 50×20 metre images portray the Father of the Nation, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and […]
NFL Anthem Protesters Killing the Goose that Laid Their “Golden Eggs” President Donald Trump ripped into the NFL Wednesday, questioning when “highly paid” commissioner Roger Goodell is finally going to get “tough and smart” regarding player protests during our national anthem. And President Trump warned the issue is “killing” the league. His comments came in […]
President Trump to Declare Opioid Epidemic a National Emergency US President Donald Trump’s declaration that the opioid epidemic is a national emergency to arrive this week. The President is expected to make the formal declaration and deliver a major speech on the topic Thursday, just 2 months after he 1st announced his plan. Some health […]
NFL Commissioner’s Contract Renewal in Question Now Roger Goodell’s contract extension as NFL commissioner has been delayed by the continuing protests by players kneeling, sitting and skipping out during the playing of the national anthem before games Sources say that the anthem controversy has been so consuming for the league that Mr. Goodell’s contract was […]
NFL Team Owners Have the Right to Ban Players’ Racial Protests NFL team owners are within their rights to ban players’ racial injustice protests during the national anthem, according to Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz. In an interview Sunday he said the players’ First Amendment right to free speech and petition only stands in relation […]
NFL Not Changing National Anthem Policy The NFL is not changing its national anthem policy to require players to stand during the national anthem. Commissioner Roger Goodell and several owners said Tuesday at the league’s Fall meetings that altering the language from “should stand” to “must stand” was not discussed. New York Giants owner John […]
President Trump is Destroying the NFL Right Before “the owners eyes” November 12th is Veterans Day Weekend and the call is “Boycott all NFL Football” US President Donald Trump is destroying the NFL’s business model right before the owners’ eyes, political commentator Michael Reagan said Wednesday. “Now, you see what’s being said now: We want everybody […]
President Trump Wins: Goodell Sends Letter Demanding NFL Players Stand Tuesday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent a letter to all 32 Teams saying he wants all players to stand during the national anthem, thus ending their protests. In an effort to “move past” the debate, and scrutiny from President Trump about the protests, Mr. Goodell […]
President Trump Winning, as NFL Ratings Fall Again Dallas Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones: We Cannot Tolerate ‘Disrespecting the Flag’ Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said late Sunday, that players will not play if they disrespect the flag. The NFL has a ratings problem, the causes are many, and the leading cause is the flag and […]
George Soros and the NFL’s Radical Anti-American Stance $MCD, $V, $BUD, $MSFT, $PEP As NFL players continue to disrespect Americans and Veterans throughout our Republic, it has become very clear that modern liberalism is working to establish a stranglehold on the American values that define the vast majority of us. As this movement pertains to […]
Very Few NFL Players Kneel or Sit During National Anthem $MCD, $PEP, $BUD, $V, $MSFT President Trump is winning the battle for respect for our Flag, and the Freedom for which it stands. Just 41 NFL (of the 1400) players sat or knelt during the national anthem Sunday in the earlier slate of games. that… […]
The NBA Rule, “Players must stand for the National Anthem” The NBA is recommending teams address fans or show videos expressing themes of unity before their 1st home games, while reminding them of the rule that players must stand for the national anthem. A Memo was sent to teams Friday, just after Commissioner Adam Silver […]
Expect NBA Players to Stand During National Anthem Expect NBA players to continue standing for the national anthem, not only because it is a league rule, but because the players are aware of what it means in what the Commissioner believes is a divided America. “Many of our players have spoken out already about their […]
DirecTV Allows NFL Sunday Ticket Refunds After Protests DirecTV viewers upset with the national anthem protests in the NFL can cancel their Sunday Ticket package subscriptions and receive refunds. DirecTV and the National Football League (NFL) declined to comment, but customer service representatives said refunds would be granted even though DirecTV does not typically allow […]
Ignore the Backlash, Our National Anthem is Not the Place for Protest Ignoring the backlash against his rebuke of US Flag and National Anthem protests in the NFL, US President Donald Trump tweeted his approval of “solidarity” shown Sunday by those standing in locked arms, adding “kneeling is not acceptable” and ripping the NFL for […]
NFL Owners Should Fire Players Who Disrespect Our Flag President Donald Trump said Friday that National Football League (NFL) owners should fire players who “disrespect” our American flag. “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, ‘Get that son of a b–ch off the field right […]
US Will Not Eliminate Any National Monuments US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said he’s recommending that none of 27 national monuments carved from wilderness and ocean and under review by The Trump Administration be eliminated. Secretary Zinke did say that unspecified boundary adjustments for some monuments designated over the past 40 years will be included […]
AG Sessions to Leakers, “…will find you, prosecute you, you won’t like it.” The US Justice Department has declared War on leakers. In a press conference Friday announcing new steps to crack down on federal government leaks, USAG Jeff Sessions said the department is “reviewing policies affecting media subpoenas,” saying reporters’ abilities to disclose information […]
Diver Sees Rare Megamouth Shark Off the Coast of Indonesia A tourist exploring a diving site off of Indonesia’s Komodo Island on 25 July saw an extremely rare sea creature swam right by her. British open water diver Penny Bielich was exploring Gili Lawa Laut, a popular diving spot among tourists, when a Megamouth Shark […]
The Emerging Trump Doctrine of Strategic Savvy “…if the campaign is protracted, the resources of the State will not be equal to the strain.” – Sun Tzu EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: “America will not lead from behind. America First does not mean America alone. It is a commitment to protecting and advancing our vital interests…” So wrote […]
US Steel Stocks Spike on President Trump’s Buy America Initiative $X, $NUE, $STLD, $CLF US President Donald Trump launched an investigation Thursday to determine whether Chinese and other foreign-made steel threatens US national security, raising the possibility of new tariffs and triggering a rally in US steel stocks. US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross cast the […]
Barack Hussein-Obama Behind the Unlawful “Deep State” Government Leaking Monday, US President Donald Trump said publicly that he believes the leaks coming out of the government are holdovers from President Barack Hussein-Obama’s administration. The interview set to air in full on “Fox & Friends” Tuesday morning, President Trump told Fox’s Brian Kilmeade not only does […]
Obama Loyalists Planted Stories to Discredit Gen. Flynn, Bolster Iran Deal The abrupt resignation Monday evening of White House national security adviser Michael Flynn is the culmination of a secret, months-long campaign by former Obama administration confidantes to handicap President Donald Trump’s national security apparatus and preserve the nuclear deal with Iran, according to multiple […]
America’s Progressive Dems Putting US National Security at Risk Sunday, US President Donald Trump lashed out at criticism of raids that have targeted hundreds of illegal immigrants around the country, justifying the actions as fulfillment of his campaign vow. President Trump suggested the roundups were aimed at those with gang and drug ties and “others.” […]
George Soros Being Labeled a “Threat to National Security” Former US President Barack Hussein-Obama’s Executive Order In 2014 Paved The Way For This To Happen Top Democratic Party donor George Soros is being labeled a “threat to national security” based on a Y 2014 Executive Order put in place by then-President Barack Hussein-Obama for actions […]
Trump Team, National Debt Needs Attention Fast US Pesident Donald Trump’s pick for budget director Mick Mulvaney said the nearly $20-T national debt is the equivalent of an ordinary American family owing more than a $250,000 on their credit cards, a problem that needs to be “addressed sooner rather than later,” aka FAST. “Families know […]
First Lady, Melania Led a Standing Ovation at National Prayer Service Saturday morning our new First Lady, Melania Trump, reacted emotionally to a performance of “How Great Thou Art” at the National Prayer Service Saturday morning and lead a standing ovation. Kentucky native Marlana VanHoose, 20 anni, the blind young lady who performed at the […]
A Look at the US National Debt $DIA, $GLD, $SLV The Dow Jones is currently at historic levels, but will history record that it broke above 20,000 sometime in 2017? It certainly should. Note: that stack next to the Statue of Liberty in the picture above is $100 bills. The table below gives the Dow Jones’ […]
Mining Has Been Banned Near Yellowstone National Park The US government has banned new mining claims close to Yellowstone National Park as the Obama Administration steps up efforts to keep the extractive industry out of environmentally sensitive areas before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January. Temporary ban affects new claims on a 30,000-acres area north of […]
Steve Bannon Designed “An Entirely New Political Movement” “I’m not a white nationalist, I’m a nationalist. I’m an economic nationalist,” Bannon tells THR media columnist Michael Wolff as the controversial Breitbart News chief turned White House advisor unleashes on Hillary Clinton, Fox News and his critics. In late summer when I went up to see […]
Rodrigo Duterte, “I want US troops out of the Philippines in 2 years” Rodrigo Duterte wants US troops out of the Philippines in 2 years, the Philippines President said while addressing the Philippines Economic Forum in Tokyo Wednesday. “I want, maybe in the next 2 years, my country free of the presence of foreign military […]
Obama’s Conflict Torpedoed the Clinton e-Mail Investigation Hillary Clinton could not be proven guilty without finding the President Barack Hussein Obama guilty too. “How is this not classified?” So exclaimed Hillary Clinton’s close aide and confidante, Huma Abedin. The FBI had just shown her an old e-mail exchange, over Clinton’s private account, between the then-secretary […]
National Coffee Day 2016: Where to find Coffee Deals in Your Town $SBUX, $DNKN Thursday, September 29 is #NationalCoffeeDay. Toast your favorite brew & tip your Baristas. Thursday, September 29 is National Coffee Day and with it, great deals on coffee are to be had at all of your favorite brew-stops. Do you run on […]
Today, There is Still a ‘Pure Blood’ American Bison, Our National Mammal In case you did not know this, the American Bison is the US National Mammal, a designation owing to the millions of the majestic animals that once ruled the Great Plains. In the 1800’s these animals were hunted nearly to extinction, and just […]
Donald Trump, “I have Great Faith in Our Military, No Faith in Hillary” Faith is the realization of everything that is hoped for Donald Trump said he was “shocked” at some of the things he learned in the 2 intelligence briefings he has received, being primarily that “our leaders did not follow what they were […]
Huge National Debt “Blunts” Prospect for US Economic Growth $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX “Be warned, The steady stream of federal red ink is getting to be a deeper shade of Red.”– Barron’s As increases in annual US budget gap add to national debt, blunt prospects for economic growth, and bode badly for America’s financial future. […]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry, and Royal Canin, a leading global pet food company specializing in breed-specific nutrition, today announced a multiyear agreement for Royal Canin to become the presenting sponsor of the AKC National Championship. The event, which will be renamed “The AKC National Championship presented by Royal […]
China National Building Material Co Ltd(HKG:3323) Trading Outlook HEFFX Notes China National Building Material Overall, the bias in prices is: Upwards. Short term: Prices are moving. Intermediate term: Prices are trending. Note: this chart shows extraordinary price action to the upside. By the way, prices are vulnerable to a correction towards 3.66. The projected upper bound […]
The US Forest Service Spent $1.72-B on Firefighting in 2015 The US Forest Service, the nation’s primary firefighting agency, spent a record $1.72-B on firefighting in Y 2015. More than 50% of the land burned in the US by wildfires last year was in Alaska, according to the National Interagency Fire Center, which coordinates firefighting […]