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Monday, February 23, 2026 In this episode: The European Union demanded that the U.S. honor last summer's EU-U.S. trade deal, saying “a deal is a deal,” after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's emergency tariffs and he moved to replace them with new, temporary global levies; U.S. economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter, with real GDP up at a 1.4% annual rate; a federal judge permanently blocked the Justice Department from releasing Volume II of former special counsel Jack Smith's final report on Trump's handling of classified records at Mar-a-Lago; the Supreme Court agreed to hear an appeal from Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy that could decide whether cities and states can sue fossil fuel companies for climate-damages in state court under state law; 32% of Americans said Trump has had the right priorities, while 68% said he hasn't paid enough attention to the country's most important problems; and 39% of Americans said they approve of Trump's job performance, while 60% said they disapprove. Read more: Day 1861: "Obnoxious." Newsletter: Get the daily edition of WTFJHT in your inbox Feedback? Let me know what you think AI Policy: My AI policy

International Law: Does the Helms-Burton Act abrogates foreign sovereign immunity in cases against Cuban instrumentalities? - Argued: Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:45:47 EDT

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Nathan Raborn, a senior wealth manager at Eckard Enterprises who brings a unique perspective on alternative investments after spending over a decade in the oil and gas sector at ExxonMobil. Nathan shares how he transitioned from managing short-term and mid-term rental properties to focusing almost entirely on mineral rights and working interest investments. He explains why real estate wasn't delivering the cash flow he expected, and how oil and gas opened up new possibilities for passive income, portfolio diversification, and significant tax advantages.  You'll hear a clear breakdown of mineral rights vs. working interests, real-world returns, tax strategies (including Roth conversions and 1031 exchanges), and how Eckard differentiates itself in a space often filled with bad actors. This is a must-listen for high-income earners looking to keep more of what they earn and grow wealth through alternative channels. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://eckardenterprises.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Exxon Mobil Corp. v. Corporación Cimex, S.A. | 02/23/26 | Docket #: 24-699 24-699 EXXON MOBIL CORP. V. CORPORACION CIMEX DECISION BELOW: 111 F.4th 12 CERT. GRANTED 10/3/2025 QUESTION PRESENTED: In 1960, the Cuban government confiscated the property of American nationals and transferred it to state-owned enterprises. After years without a diplomatic resolution, Congress enacted the Helms-Burton Act, which created a damages action for American nationals against "any person ... that traffics in" such confiscated property. 22 U.S.C. § 6082(a)(1). The Act defines "person" to include "any agency or instrumentality of a foreign state," id. § 6023(11), and expressly contemplates "judgment[s] against an agency or instrumentality of the Cuban Government," id . § 6082(d). The question presented is: Whether the Helms-Burton Act abrogates foreign sovereign immunity in cases against Cuban instrumentalities, or whether parties proceeding under that Act must also satisfy an exception under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. LOWER COURT CASE NUMBER: 21-7127, 22-7019, 22-7020

This Day in Legal History: Order 9066On this day in legal history, enforcement of Executive Order 9066 began in earnest following its signing by Franklin D. Roosevelt earlier in February 1942. The order authorized the military to designate exclusion zones and remove individuals deemed security risks from certain areas of the country. In practice, it led to the forced relocation and incarceration of more than 110,000 Japanese Americans, most of whom were U.S. citizens. Families were removed from their homes, businesses were lost, and entire communities were dismantled. The government justified the policy as a matter of national security during World War II. Critics argued it was rooted in racial prejudice rather than military necessity.The constitutionality of the policy reached the Supreme Court in Korematsu v. United States. Fred Korematsu, a U.S. citizen, had refused to comply with the exclusion order and was convicted. In a 6–3 decision, the Court upheld his conviction, accepting the government's claim that the exclusion was justified by wartime necessity. The majority deferred heavily to the executive branch, emphasizing the perceived threat on the West Coast. In dissent, several justices warned that the decision validated racial discrimination under the guise of military urgency.Decades later, the ruling came to be widely regarded as a grave error. In 1988, Congress passed the Civil Liberties Act, formally apologizing and providing reparations to surviving internees. In 2018, the Supreme Court explicitly stated that Korematsu was wrongly decided, rejecting its reasoning even though it was not formally overturned in the technical sense. The episode remains a cautionary example of how constitutional protections can erode in times of crisis.The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear two cases concerning the scope of the Helms-Burton Act, a 1996 law that allows American companies to sue over property confiscated by Cuba after the 1959 revolution. One case involves ExxonMobil's effort to recover more than $1 billion for oil and gas assets seized by Cuba in 1960. Exxon sued a Cuban state-owned company in 2019, alleging it continues to profit from the confiscated property. A lower court ruled that the Cuban entities could claim foreign sovereign immunity, which generally protects foreign governments from being sued in U.S. courts. Exxon has asked the Supreme Court to reverse that decision.The second case involves four cruise operators—Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and MSC Cruises—accused of unlawfully benefiting from docks in Havana that were originally built and operated by a U.S. company before being seized by Cuba. The docks were used between 2016 and 2019, after travel restrictions were eased under President Obama. A trial judge initially ruled against the cruise lines and awarded more than $100 million in damages, but an appeals court later dismissed the case, finding that the original concession had expired before the cruise lines used the property. The Supreme Court's decisions could clarify how broadly Congress intended the Helms-Burton Act to apply and whether claimants face significant legal barriers when seeking compensation.US Supreme Court to hear Exxon bid for compensation from Cuba | ReutersU.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that it will stop collecting tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) beginning just after midnight on Tuesday. The decision comes several days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that those tariffs were unlawful. The agency said it would deactivate the tariff codes tied to President Donald Trump's IEEPA-related orders but did not explain why collections continued for days after the ruling. It also did not address whether importers who paid the duties would receive refunds.The suspension of the IEEPA tariffs coincides with the implementation of a new 15% global tariff introduced under a different statutory authority. Customs clarified that the halt applies only to the IEEPA-based tariffs and does not affect other trade measures, including those enacted under Section 232 for national security reasons or Section 301 for unfair trade practices. Economists have estimated that the now-invalidated IEEPA tariffs generated more than $175 billion in revenue and were bringing in over $500 million per day. As a result, the ruling potentially exposes the government to significant refund claims from importers.US to stop collecting tariffs deemed illegal by Supreme Court on Tuesday | ReutersJPMorgan Chase informed President Donald Trump and his hospitality company in February 2021 that it was closing their bank accounts, according to newly released documents tied to Trump's $5 billion lawsuit against the bank and its CEO, Jamie Dimon. The letters were sent about a month after the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. At the time, several businesses and organizations distanced themselves from Trump, including law firms and the PGA of America.In its February 19, 2021 letters, JPMorgan did not provide a detailed explanation for ending the relationship. The bank stated generally that it may determine a client's interests are no longer served by continuing with J.P. Morgan Private Bank. JPMorgan has previously argued that Trump's lawsuit lacks merit. Trump's legal team, however, claims the letters amount to an admission that the bank intentionally “de-banked” him and his businesses, allegedly causing major financial harm.Trump contends that JPMorgan violated its own policies and unfairly targeted him for political reasons. The newly disclosed letters were submitted as part of the bank's effort to transfer the case from federal court in Miami to New York, where JPMorgan argues the dispute is more closely connected.JPMorgan says it closed Trump's bank accounts a month after Jan. 6 attack | ReutersA federal judge in Florida declined to overturn a $243 million jury verdict against Tesla stemming from a fatal 2019 crash involving the company's Autopilot system. The court found that the evidence presented at trial sufficiently supported the jury's conclusion that Autopilot played a role in the collision, which killed 22-year-old Naibel Benavides Leon in Key Largo. The jury determined that both the driver and Tesla shared responsibility for the crash.Jurors originally awarded $59 million to Benavides' parents and $70 million to her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, who was injured in the incident. After accounting for comparative fault, the compensatory damages were reduced to about $42.6 million, with the driver found 67% responsible and Tesla 33% responsible. The jury also imposed $200 million in punitive damages against the company.Tesla asked the court to set aside the verdict or grant a new trial, arguing that the damages were excessive and that its conduct did not meet Florida's legal threshold for punitive damages. The company also contended that state law limits punitive damages to three times the compensatory award. The judge rejected these arguments, stating that Tesla was largely repeating points already considered and dismissed during trial.At trial, plaintiffs argued that Autopilot was defective because it could be activated on roads it was not designed for and did not adequately ensure driver attention. They also claimed Tesla overstated the system's capabilities. The driver admitted he had looked away from the road moments before the crash.Tesla Can't Escape $243M Autopilot Crash Verdict - Law360 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Join us in this episode as we explore the transformative role of technology, especially AI, in aging well. Our guest, Jon Warner, a seasoned expert in healthcare and innovation for older adults, shares his journey, latest trends, and a hopeful vision for the future of personalized, preventative care that empowers individuals to thrive at any age.About JonJon Warner is an aging expert and sought-after advisor for digital health, health, healthcare and wellness organizations. Five-time company CEO, Jon is a widely respected entrepreneur having founded and led 3 startups (with 2 successful exits).His career started in the corporate world with Air Products and Chemicals, working in the US and across Europe before joining Exxon-Mobil. Following his 15 years in the corporate world, Warner founded and grew The Worldwide Centerfor Organizational Development, a management consulting business with global clients including Ford Motor Company, L'Oreal, British Airways, HSBC, Microsoft, Glaxo, Foster Wheeler, Toyota, Johnson and Johnson, Coca-Cola, PWC, The UK NHS, Roche and MasterCard.Key TakeawaysIn the past two decades, macro demographic changes have led to increased innovation and more focus on aging populations.Aging is plastic, not predetermined: Aging is a flexible process, influenced by lifestyle and epigenetic factors.Innovation in AI allows us to customize solutions and tailor them in ways that will help us to thrive and to prevail for longer in better health. AI is capable of pulling together data and creating new threads of insights.AI brings the opportunity to case-assess more richly and not only understand the care that's being rendered, but in what context the person lives. Using AI in affordable housing allows analysis of social determinants of health data—answering questions like: Does beingsocial and having a wide friend set prevent heart disease and dementiaAI needs contextual thinking provided by humans The risk of AI is misinformation from scaping the internet, which is not always reliable. We need “guidelines and guide rails.” To reduce risk, be specific with prompts and rely on credible reports and studies.Precision medicine eliminates a one-size-fits-all approach. Genomic data and social determinant data allows us to render solutions that are individualized in ways we couldn't imagine a decade ago.

2-19-261970 IRAN The European Left and the Ukraine Conflict. John Batchelor and Anatol Lieven discuss the European left's evolving stance on the Ukraine war. Facing economic strain, radical leftist parties are prioritizing peace and domestic issues over punishing Russia, driven by historical anti-NATO sentiments and deep skepticism toward European military expansion and the United States. #1 Negotiated Settlements and Expanding Security States. Anatol Lieven explains the European left's growing concerns about the Ukraine war fueling authoritarian security and surveillance measures. While a negotiated settlement requiring Ukraine to surrender the Donbas seems impossible in Kyiv, the conflict risks becoming a prolonged war of attrition dictated by modern drone warfare. #2 Truman, the Fed, and the 1951 Accord. Professor John Cochrane explores the 1951 Treasury-Fed Accordduring the Korean War. Fearing another World War II-style crisis, President Harry Truman pressured FedChairman Thomas McCabe to keep interest rates low. Instead, the Fed fought for its independence to combat inflation, establishing modern monetary policy precedents. #3 Modern Lessons from the Fed-Treasury Accord. Drawing parallels between 1951 and today, John Cochraneexamines the tension between presidential administrations and the Federal Reserve during crises. He emphasizes that the Fed must maintain its independence, warning against perpetually funding government spending and urging a strict focus on inflation control over politically motivated easy money. #4 Peru's Political Crisis and Chinese Influence. Professor Evan Ellis details Peru's chronic political instability following the appointment of its eighth president in eight years. Amidst endemic corruption and a fragmented Congress, the nation is deeply intertwined with Chinese investments, particularly in telecommunications, mining, and the strategically vital, Chinese-controlled deep-water port of Chancay. #5 Cuba's Severe Energy and Economic Collapse. Evan Ellis describes the catastrophic collapse of Cuba'seconomy. Cut off from Venezuelan and Mexican oil, the island faces severe rationing, blackouts, halted public services, and completely collapsed tourism. With millions fleeing the dire conditions, the communist regime's survival is heavily strained as basic resources fail. #6 Border Drone Threats, USMCA, and Venezuela. Evan Ellis discusses the closure of El Paso's airspace due to sophisticated cartel drones. He also highlights the critical necessity of renegotiating the USMCA to preserve Mexico's economy and cooperative security posture. Finally, he notes a surprising US military delegation visit to negotiate with Venezuela's Maduro regime. #7 Guyana's Massive Oil Boom. Evan Ellis highlights the profound economic transformation of Guyana following the discovery of billions of barrels of light, sweet crude oil. Driven by massive investments from ExxonMobil and Chevron, the South American nation serves as a prime example of effective management and foreign partnerships generating transformative national wealth. #8 Israel's Initial Response to the October 7 Atrocities. Following the horrific October 7 attacks by Hamas, Israelileaders reacted with understandable outrage and mobilized forcefully to neutralize the threat. While Hamas is currently severely degraded militarily and controls less territory, the group remains armed and continues to pose an ongoing security challenge fueled by Iranian backing. #9Defining Israel's Deep Political and Demographic Divides. Peter Berkowitz clarifies crucial definitions in Israelipolitics, explaining why a one-state solution would destroy Israel's democratic and Jewish character. He outlines how traditional left-right divisions have morphed into pro- or anti-Netanyahu factions, heavily influenced by religious demographics and the ultra-Orthodox community's contentious role in military service. #10Trump's Middle East Legacy and Israel's Judicial Crisis. Examining the Trump administration's lasting diplomatic legacy, Peter Berkowitz praises the embassy move to Jerusalem, the withdrawal from the flawed Iran deal, and the strategic Abraham Accords. He also analyzes Israel's internal turmoil over its overly activist Supreme Court, which sparked mass protests prior to the ongoing war. #11Confronting the Ignorance Fueling Anti-Israel Protests. Dismantling the arguments of global anti-Israel protesters, Peter Berkowitz highlights their culpable ignorance regarding Israel's defensive sovereignty. He refutes false accusations of colonialism, exposing how Hamas deliberately uses Palestinian civilians as human shields and actively seeks to destroy both the Jewish state and broader Western democratic civilization. #12Viktor Orban's Dangerous Alliances with Russia and China. Facing domestic electoral pressures, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban manipulatively courts the Trump administration while deepening dangerous alliances with Russia and China. Ivana Stradner explains that Orban leverages these relationships to project global relevance and maintain power, falsely claiming that Hungary is a victim of unavoidable Russian energy dependence. #13Bangladesh's Political Turmoil and Rising Islamist Influence. Following the violent ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh faces severe political and economic instability under Tariq Rahman. Sadanand Dhume warns of a concerning Islamic revival, highlighting the growing parliamentary power of the radical Jamaat-e-Islami movement and the critical need to pragmatically repair fractured diplomatic relations with India. #14Justice Scalia and the Unitary Executive Theory. Reflecting on Justice Antonin Scalia's legacy, Professor John Yoodetails the concept of the unitary executive. Scalia powerfully argued that the Constitution vests all executive power directly in the president, warning that independent agencies fragment federal authority, diminish democratic accountability, and disrupt the essential separation of powers. #15The Supreme Court's Threat to Independent Agencies. Analyzing upcoming Supreme Court cases, John Yoopredicts the potential overturning of the historic Humphrey's Executor precedent. Such a ruling would fundamentally dismantle the protections shielding independent agencies like the Federal Trade Commission from direct presidential control, sparking a massive structural revolution within the federal government's executive branch. #16

Guyana's Massive Oil Boom. Evan Ellis highlights the profound economic transformation of Guyana following the discovery of billions of barrels of light, sweet crude oil. Driven by massive investments from ExxonMobil and Chevron, the South American nation serves as a prime example of effective management and foreign partnerships generating transformative national wealth. #81925 GUYANA

On this edition of the Energy News Beat Stand Up, we cover some great stories, and at the top of the list is that Coal saved the grid and lives during Winter Storm Fern. But it raises a bigger question: we need to reprice electricity in the United States so wind and solar pay their fair share for grid resilience. We also have to ask the question. Can the "Board of Peace Replace the UN?" I, for one, would like to be 100% out of the UN, says Stu. **1. Coal's Critical Role in Grid Stability**The discussion emphasizes how coal power was essential during Winter Storm Fern, delivering 20 times more electricity than solar and batteries during peak demand. This highlights coal's irreplaceable value as a reliable backup during extreme weather emergencies.**2. U.S. Electricity Market Pricing & Dispatch Issues**The transcript critiques the current system for prioritizing renewable energy based solely on low marginal costs, while ignoring intermittency and backup needs. There's an argument for a more balanced approach that factors in full life-cycle costs and resilience considerations.**3. UN Replacement with a "Board of Peace"**A discussion about potentially replacing the United Nations with a more streamlined alternative organization, citing concerns about the UN's effectiveness and funding costs, with implications for U.S. involvement.**4. California's Energy Crisis**The conversation addresses California's energy challenges attributed to Governor Newsom's policies, and explores potential solutions like the Western Gateway Pipeline project to reduce the state's energy import dependency.**5. U.S. Withdrawal Threat from the International Energy Agency (IEA)**The transcript covers the Secretary of Energy's threat to withdraw from the IEA, criticizing it for prioritizing climate advocacy over energy security and suggesting this could reshape global energy policy.**6. Energy Company Financial Performance**Analysis of earnings, production guidance, and stock performance for major energy companies, including EQT, Liberty Energy, Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Kinder Morgan.1.Coal Kept the Grid Alive During Winter Storm Fern2.Can the Board of Peace Fully Replace the UN?3.California's National Security Crisis Has a Solution4.U.S. Threatens to Quit IEA Over Green Energy Advocacy5.EQT Expecting $1B Windfall on Winter Storm Gas Price Rally6.EIA: US Crude Inventories Drawn Down as Demand Increases7.Newsom Cutting Clean Energy Deals with the U.K. Sparks Comments from President TrumpWe are ranked #1 in the US for Energy Podcasts and #4 globally. https://www.millionpodcasts.com/energy-podcasts/Check out the Energy News Beat Substack: https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.Check out The Energy News Beat Website: https://energynewsbeat.co/Questions on Investing in Oil: https://sandstoneassetmgmt.com/invest-in-oil-and-gas/

As if it couldn't get any worse for Mercedes and its customers...Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsAfter finding some respite from the ongoing engine compression controversies, Mercedes are now facing a race against time anew. Theirs and their customer's fuel suppliers Petronas have yet to gain approval to use their 2026 fuel for their F1 cars. Eight drivers and four teams could be affected if the grant isn't approved by Australia.Whilst this is something that can be sorted out in time, it's yet another hurdle to jump over...especially considering Shell, BP and ExxonMobil have already gotten their certificates in place. #f1 #totowolff #mercedesf1 #formula1 #formulaone #f12026 #mercedesamg #georgerussell #f1news #f1teams #f1drivers #f1latest #f1news #f1updates #f1drama Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAffCan't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast.RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UKWear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Folge 205 des Dachthekenduetts sprechen André F. Lichtschlag und Martin Moczarski über die KI- und Robotik-Revolution (und was sie mit Arbeit, Knappheit und Macht macht), den „Prozess gegen Deutschland“ samt Martenstein/Kemper und AfD-Verbotsdebatte sowie Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz, Merz' Washington-Trip am 03.03. und die Iran- Eskalation.Möchten Sie unsere Arbeit unterstützen?––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Spenden Sie Werkzeuge für die libertäre GlücksschmiedePayPal (auch Kreditkarte) / Überweisung / Bitcoin / Monero:

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Guyana ist die am schnellsten wachsende Wirtschaft der Welt. Riesige Ölfunde haben es sehr schnell sehr reich gemacht – pro Kopf gerechnet, reicher als Deutschland. Der Blick ins Land zeigt allerdings noch ein anderes Bild. Noch vor zehn Jahren zählte Guyana zu den ärmsten Ländern Lateinamerikas. Dann entdeckte ExxonMobil 2015 gewaltige Ölvorkommen vor der Küste. Seither hat sich das kleine Land in Südamerika rasant verändert: Die Wirtschaft wächst in Rekordtempo, die Staatskassen sind prall gefüllt. Und Guyana erlebt eine Generation an Fortschritt in nur wenigen Jahren. Doch wo plötzlich Reichtum ist, wächst auch die Kluft: 40 Prozent der Bevölkerung leben weiterhin in Armut. Viele Guyaner sagen heute: Vor dem Öl war das Leben besser. Was bedeutet es, der vielleicht letzte entstehende Petrostaat der Welt zu sein?

Han pasado ya cuarenta días desde la detención de Nicolás Maduro y su traslado a Estados Unidos. Entretanto, el panorama político venezolano ha empezado a cambiar ya que el nuevo gobierno se ha decantado por el pragmatismo y la supervivencia. Recluido en Nueva York a la espera de un juicio que se prevé largo, Maduro representa hoy un pasado que el chavismo intenta dejar atrás para adaptarse a las nuevas coordenadas dictadas desde Washington. Con Delcy Rodríguez el régimen ha puesto en marcha una transición supervisada por Donald Trump, que quiere aprovechar los recursos energéticos de la república caribeña para fortalecer la industria petrolera estadounidense y reducir la dependencia que países como la India tienen del petróleo ruso. Aparte de la liberación de presos políticos y algunas medidas cosméticas, lo más importante que ha hecho Delcy Rodríguez hasta la fecha es reformar la ley de hidrocarburos con la idea de revertir veinticinco años de política petrolera bolivariana. El sector petrolero venezolano padecía un control estatal asfixiante tras sucesivas expropiaciones de activos extranjeros y la purga de técnicos cualificados en PDVSA. Esto convirtió a la antaño joya de la corona en una herramienta de financiación política y diplomacia clientelar. El resultado fue un deterioro paulatino que hundió la producción dejando al país en la ruina económica tras el fin del ciclo alcista de los primeros años del siglo. La nueva ley de Rodríguez intenta atraer desesperadamente el capital que la industria petrolera venezolana necesita para salir del marasmo. Entre esos cambios está la ruptura del control absoluto que PDVSA tenía sobre las empresas mixtas, lo que permitirá contratos de producción compartida similares al vigente con Chevron. El objetivo es estabilizar la industria y elevar la producción a corto plazo, pero los obstáculos siguen siendo monumentales. Aunque la ley promete apertura, los gigantes energéticos como ExxonMobil se muestran escépticos. La falta de un Estado de derecho sólido y el hecho de que la reforma ha sido redactada de forma apresurada y bajo presión externa generan dudas sobre la durabilidad de estas protecciones legales. La estructura fiscal propuesta sigue resultando muy punitiva en comparación con otros grandes productores como Irak o Argentina. Con regalías e impuestos que se van por encima del 45% de los ingresos, Venezuela compite en desventaja. El Departamento del Tesoro estadounidense ha puesto de su lado y ha comenzado a emitir licencias limitadas para que sus empresas operen como árbitros del sector. Pero las grandes inversiones a largo plazo parecen lejanas. La ambición de Trump de utilizar el crudo venezolano para desplazar al petróleo ruso en mercados como la India choca con la realidad numérica. Venezuela no cuenta con la capacidad de producción necesaria para cubrir los más de un millón de barriles diarios que la India importa de Rusia cada día, y mucho menos a los precios rebajados que ofrecen los rusos. La reforma representa un gran paso adelante, algo impensable hace solo dos meses, pero el camino hacia la recuperación total y la confianza de mercado sigue condicionado a la incertidumbre de una transición política que apenas ha comenzado. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:44 El fin del chavismo petrolero 31:56 “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R 33:55 Bad Bunny en la Super Bowl 49:43 La segunda generación de inmigrantes Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

In Folge 204 des Dachthekenduetts sprechen Martin Moczarski und Sascha Koll über Epstein-Files als Druckmittel, Energiewende-Kehrtwende (Öl/Gas/Schwedt), AfD/ÖRR-Backfire (Miosga–Chrupalla), das gekippte 2,5-Mrd.-Rechenzentrum, neue Abgaben/Steuerlogik sowie EU-Melde-App, Altersprüfung & „Gamer“-Propaganda.Libertäre Stammtische:https://die-libertaeren.de/events/kategorie/libertaerer-stammtisch/summary/Möchten Sie unsere Arbeit unterstützen?––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Spenden Sie Werkzeuge für die libertäre GlücksschmiedePayPal (auch Kreditkarte) / Überweisung / Bitcoin / Monero:

Han pasado ya cuarenta días desde la detención de Nicolás Maduro y su traslado a Estados Unidos. Entretanto, el panorama político venezolano ha empezado a cambiar ya que el nuevo gobierno se ha decantado por el pragmatismo y la supervivencia. Recluido en Nueva York a la espera de un juicio que se prevé largo, Maduro representa hoy un pasado que el chavismo intenta dejar atrás para adaptarse a las nuevas coordenadas dictadas desde Washington. Con Delcy Rodríguez el régimen ha puesto en marcha una transición supervisada por Donald Trump, que quiere aprovechar los recursos energéticos de la república caribeña para fortalecer la industria petrolera estadounidense y reducir la dependencia que países como la India tienen del petróleo ruso. Aparte de la liberación de presos políticos y algunas medidas cosméticas, lo más importante que ha hecho Delcy Rodríguez hasta la fecha es reformar la ley de hidrocarburos con la idea de revertir veinticinco años de política petrolera bolivariana. El sector petrolero venezolano padecía un control estatal asfixiante tras sucesivas expropiaciones de activos extranjeros y la purga de técnicos cualificados en PDVSA. Esto convirtió a la antaño joya de la corona en una herramienta de financiación política y diplomacia clientelar. El resultado fue un deterioro paulatino que hundió la producción dejando al país en la ruina económica tras el fin del ciclo alcista de los primeros años del siglo. La nueva ley de Rodríguez intenta atraer desesperadamente el capital que la industria petrolera venezolana necesita para salir del marasmo. Entre esos cambios está la ruptura del control absoluto que PDVSA tenía sobre las empresas mixtas, lo que permitirá contratos de producción compartida similares al vigente con Chevron. El objetivo es estabilizar la industria y elevar la producción a corto plazo, pero los obstáculos siguen siendo monumentales. Aunque la ley promete apertura, los gigantes energéticos como ExxonMobil se muestran escépticos. La falta de un Estado de derecho sólido y el hecho de que la reforma ha sido redactada de forma apresurada y bajo presión externa generan dudas sobre la durabilidad de estas protecciones legales. La estructura fiscal propuesta sigue resultando muy punitiva en comparación con otros grandes productores como Irak o Argentina. Con regalías e impuestos que se van por encima del 45% de los ingresos, Venezuela compite en desventaja. El Departamento del Tesoro estadounidense ha puesto de su lado y ha comenzado a emitir licencias limitadas para que sus empresas operen como árbitros del sector. Pero las grandes inversiones a largo plazo parecen lejanas. La ambición de Trump de utilizar el crudo venezolano para desplazar al petróleo ruso en mercados como la India choca con la realidad numérica. Venezuela no cuenta con la capacidad de producción necesaria para cubrir los más de un millón de barriles diarios que la India importa de Rusia cada día, y mucho menos a los precios rebajados que ofrecen los rusos. La reforma representa un gran paso adelante, algo impensable hace solo dos meses, pero el camino hacia la recuperación total y la confianza de mercado sigue condicionado a la incertidumbre de una transición política que apenas ha comenzado. En La ContraRéplica: 0:00 Introducción 3:44 El fin del chavismo petrolero 31:56 “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R 33:55 Bad Bunny en la Super Bowl 49:43 La segunda generación de inmigrantes

What would you risk to tell the truth, if the institution you served was one of the most powerful corporations on Earth?Early scientific warnings about global heating have long stood in tension with corporate narratives shaping public understanding. This episode examines the enduring disinformation created and disseminated by the fossil fuel industry: how it evolves, why it persists, and what it means for the pace of climate action. Through the perspective of a former insider at ExxonMobil, we explore the widening gap between the disinformation narratives pumped out by fossil fuel companies and the personal consequences of challenging one of the most powerful corporations in modern history.Featured guest:Lindsey Gulden, Principal Data Scientist at Leg Up Data and former employee at ExxonMobilAudio sources: Oil giant ExxonMobil predicted climate change in 1970s - BBC NewsExxon CEO and Chairman of the American Petroleum Institute Lee Raymond speech (1996) - CPANWSJ: SEC probes Exxon after whistleblower complaint - CNBCLinks:New study in 'Science' puts a number on what Exxon knew decades ago about climate change - Potsdam InstituteHow a Newton woman became an enemy of ExxonMobil - The Boston GlobeTracing Big Oil's PR war to delay action on climate change - The Harvard GazetteCarbon Capture and Storage: The Billion Dollar Scam - Environmental DefenceTrump says he might keep Exxon out of Venezuela - ReutersCountering Climate Disinformation - C40 CitiesDisinformation episodes - Cities 1.5If you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/ Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeries Cities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/ Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield. Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo. Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/ Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/ Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

Recorded live from the Actsplore This Building Influence workshop in Kuala Lumpur, we sat down with Prof Dr Ong Kian Ming and Zalina Jamaluddin to unpack how we can lead with impact -  through intention, curiosity, and the courage to act before you feel “ready.”Together, we explored:What influence really means and why it mattersHow to lead and create impact before you have the titleBuilding trust with sceptical stakeholders and competing interestsThe role of networks and social capital in amplifying influenceProf Dr Ong Kian Ming is the Executive Director of RGE and an Adjunct Professor at Taylor's University. Prior to this, he served as Malaysia's Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry (2018–2020) and was a two-term Member of Parliament. Today, he continues to advise businesses, industry bodies, and think tanks alongside his academic and executive roles.Zalina Jamaluddin is the Head of Decarbonisation at Hibiscus Petroleum Berhad. With over 20 years of experience across the private and public sectors, she has held senior roles at ExxonMobil and Talisman Energy, was a founding member and Vice President of the Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC), and currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).To everyone who joined us live at the Building Influence workshop  - thank you for showing up with such openness, curiosity, and energy. We're truly grateful you chose to kick-start 2026 with us. And to those tuning in now, we hope this conversation sparks a reminder that influence doesn't begin with a title; it begins with how you choose to show up, right where you are.

In this Super Bowl Sunday edition of the Energy News Beat Stand Up, we cover Wind and key oil and gas updates. With the Strait of Hormuz having threats of more tankers being seized, which is escalating short-term oil prices, we cover some hard, cold facts about wind. Let's push nationally to level the playing field for Wind and Solar by including their costs in projects, storage, and the additional maintenance that the spinning up and down of gas turbines pass on to consumers. With no subsidies for the wind, solar, and storage technology is supposed to be cheaper, let's install all of them. But let's include land reclamation, recycling, and grid resilience without subsidies, and see how many wind and solar farms get installed. The main topics discussed in this Energy News Beat Stand Up are:1. The high costs and challenges associated with wind energy, including the need to frequently replace wind turbines, the lack of profitability, and the issues with recycling and disposing of old turbine blades.Michael Tanner and Stu Turley discuss how wind energy is not as cost-effective or environmentally friendly as it is often portrayed. They highlight examples like a wind farm in Texas that is replacing 100 turbines after only 5 years, and the toxic waste problems caused by abandoned and discarded turbine blades.2. The advantages of traditional energy sources like natural gas and coal over renewable energy for grid reliability and resilience, especially in cold weather climates.The hosts argue that energy sources like natural gas and coal are better able to withstand extreme weather conditions compared to wind and solar, which can experience significant output drops during freezing temperatures.3. The financial and regulatory challenges facing the renewable energy industry, particularly in states like New York that have set ambitious clean energy targets.The transcript discusses how the costs of implementing renewable energy are much higher than expected, leading to financial issues and a reliance on fossil fuels that contradicts the stated environmental goals.4. The global expansion and technical expertise of U.S. oil and gas companies, and how they are leveraging this to gain a competitive advantage internationally.The discussion touches on how U.S. oil majors like Chevron and ExxonMobil are using their technical capabilities to grow their business overseas, in contrast to European oil companies that have shifted more towards renewable energy. We also cover Liberty Energy's different view of being an oilfield service company. 1.100 Wind Turbines Get an Upgrade in Texas, but at What Cost?2.Texas Sues Wind Turbine Recycler Over 3,000 Blades Dumped In Sweetwater3.Wind Costs Hitting New York's Utopian Green-Energy Party Where It Hurts4.Finland Wind Turbine Blades Freeze, Curbing Green Power Output. Yet another lesson on Grid Resilience5.U.S. Oil Majors Are At the Front Lines of Energy Dominance Through Service6.Liberty Energy Secures 330MW Power Deal to Support Data Center Expansion in Texashttps://energynewsbeat.co/https://theenergynewsbeat.substack.com/Get your CEO on the podcast: https://sandstoneassetmgmt.com/media/Shout out to Steve Reese and Reese Energy Consulting for sponsoring the podcast. https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/

A wild way to end January trading with the Silver Crash of 2026, and how is oil going to shake out? We also cover earnings for Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Liberty Energy. The main topics discussed in thisEpisdoe of the Energy News Beat Stand-Up are:1. The dramatic plunge in silver prices:  - The silver market saw a 37% single-day crash on January 30th, the worst day on record since March 1980.  - There are questions around potential market manipulation by entities like JP Morgan.  - The hosts discuss the underlying supply and demand factors impacting the silver market, such as China's export restrictions.2. The global energy crisis and its impact:  - Europe is facing major challenges with energy security and affordability, leading to a resurgence of fossil fuel usage.  - Countries like China, India, and the UK are all ramping up domestic oil and gas exploration and production.  - The hosts analyze how this global energy crunch is affecting natural gas prices and availability in the US.3. The role of natural gas and fossil fuels in the energy transition:  - Texas is doubling down on natural gas-fired power generation, including a massive 75.65 GW project.  - Major oil companies like Exxon and Chevron are increasingly partnering with data centers to provide dedicated, behind-the-meter power generation.  - The hosts discuss how this shift towards natural gas-powered data centers could impact midstream pipeline companies.4. Earnings and financial performance of energy companies:  - The hosts review the latest quarterly earnings reports from companies like Liberty Energy, Exxon, and Chevron.  - They analyze trends like share buybacks, production growth, and the impact of assets like Guyana and Venezuela.  - The discussion touches on how these companies are transitioning towards more utility-like business models.1.Silver Market Plunge Wipes Out Investors, and We Have Questions2.The Monroe Doctrine in Full Display as Danish Firm Maersk Temporarily Takes Over Operations of Two Ports on the Panama Canal3.Energy Security Starts at Home, and the EU and UK Are Waking Up4.Largest Power Project In US Approved For West Texas Amid Gas Plant And Data Center Buildout5.Liberty Energy Earnings Report for Q4 20256.Exxon Beats Expectations as Record Production Offsets Lower Oil Price7.Chevron Beats Profit Estimates with Venezuela on a RollShout to Steve Reese and the entire Reese Energy Consulting group for sponsoring the Energy News Beat Podcast. https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/Shout out to FeedSpot - Energy News Beat ranked #3 globally for top Energy Podcasthttps://podcast.feedspot.com/energy_podcasts/Get your CEO on the podcast: https://sandstoneassetmgmt.com/media/Is oil and gas right for your portfolio? https://sandstoneassetmgmt.com/invest-in-oil-and-gas/

After much Wall Street and Main Street anticipation, President Trump has announced his nominee for Federal Reserve chairman: Kevin Warsh. CNBC's Steve Liesman discusses the choice, what it means for the markets, especially given Warsh's history of critiquing the central bank itself. Exxon Mobil posted strong results this quarter, despite oil's price decline. Exxon CEO Darren Woods discusses the global oil supply and Venezuela's future. Plus, Maryland Governor Wes Moore discusses the future of the Democratic Party, including his own approach to affordability, wealth redistribution, and taxes.  Governor Wes Moore - 03:44Steve Liesman 20:38Darren Woods 34:33 In this episode:Wes Moore, @GovWesMooreSteve Liesman, @steveliesmanBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stewart Glickman notes that Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Chevron (CVX) are navigating a complex landscape of pricing headwinds and geopolitical volatility. He highlights that while year-over-year earnings have dipped, both companies beat fourth-quarter expectations through aggressive structural cost savings. Glickman points out that Exxon Mobil maintains a competitive edge over Chevron due to its superior balance sheet and larger stake in the Guyana project. Finally, he warns that potential supply disruptions in the Middle East could sideline millions of barrels, forcing a difficult balance between military objectives and surging crude prices.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Joe Tigay tells investors to stay nimble amid Thursday's market downslide. As for his Big 3, his attention turns to Big Tech and big oil for trading opportunities. Joe explains how Palantir's (PLTR) pullback, Exxon Mobil's (XOM) surging energy play, and Alphabet's (GOOGL) wide tech reach each hold their own bull cases. He offers example options trades for his Big 3 while Rick Ducat breaks down the price action through analyzing bullish and bearish trends. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

You can't buy this kind of entertainment. When President Trump throws out a mean Truth Social post, he can move the markets, but when an Aircraft Carrier Strike group shows up near Iran and Iraq, the oil traders panic. It is quite possible that the Glut Narative may just roll off into the sunset, as Stu Turley has said on the podcast "Where's the Glut?" much like the "Where's the Beef" Wendy's commercial. We are seeing a commodities Supercycle surge, and did oil just make it to the Commodities Homecoming Dance? We cover critical investing and issues that will impact consumers in the oil and gas markets. The main topics discussed in this Energy News Beat Stand-UP are:1. Geopolitical tensions and their impact on oil prices:  - President Trump's threats of military action against Iran and the resulting spike in Brent crude oil prices  - Concerns about potential supply disruptions from Iran and Iraq, which could further impact oil markets2. Declining oil and gas exploration and investment:  - The plunge in global conventional oil and gas discovery volumes in recent years  - The decline in overall oil and gas capital expenditures, focused on short-cycle, low-cost projects  - The high percentage of production coming from post-peak oil and gas fields raising concerns about future supply3. The changing dynamics in the oil and gas industry:  - The dichotomy between "drill, baby, drill" and "grow, baby, grow" approaches to production  - The role of refinery demand in determining the pricing and trading of different crude oil grades  - Saudi Aramco's efforts to change how OPEC monitors and prices oil, moving towards a more refinery-driven model4. Potential mergers and acquisitions in the sector:  - The ongoing discussions around a potential merger between Coterra Energy and Devon Energy  - The involvement of activist investor Kimmeridge in pushing for this merger, including the potential nomination of Scott Sheffield to Coterra's board5. Performance and outlook for oil and gas companies:  - The strong stock price performance of major oil companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron  - The potential opportunities in the mining and gold/silver sectors as a hedge against oil and gas market volatilityStories Covered in today's Energy News Beat Stand-Up1.Brent Breaks $70 After Trump Threatens Iran With Military Force2.Oil Options on Longest Bullish Run Since 2024 as Iran Risk Looms3.Oil Exploration Drastically Lagging Demand – We are approaching a critical junction of lack of investment4.Trinidad & Tobago: The $4 Billion Nat Gas Play5.Gas Turbines Suffer Economic Hardships Due to Stress Placed on Them by Wind and Solar6.Saudi Aramco Raises $4 Billion as Oil Prices Remain Under the Oil Glut ThreatA shout-out to Reese Energy Consulting for sponsoring the Podcast: https://reeseenergyconsulting.com/Check out: theenergynewsbeat.substack.com,Get your CEO on the podcast: https://sandstoneassetmgmt.com/media/Is oil and gas right for your portfolio? https://sandstoneassetmgmt.com/invest-in-oil-and-gas/

We are knee deep into earnings season, and WSJ's Take On the Week co-hosts Telis Demos and Miriam Gottfried dive right into what companies they'll be keeping an eye on this week. Our hosts compare the divergent strategies of Chevron and ExxonMobil as they navigate geopolitical instability in Venezuela and a push for cheap oil from President Trump. Telis and Miriam highlight some rising and and not-so-rising stars in the AI story: Seagate and Meta. Then they look at the return of the “Sell America” trade amid recent policy volatility and tariffs After the break, Miriam is joined by Greg Peters, co-chief investment officer for public fixed income at PGIM, the asset management business of Prudential Financial, to discuss the risks facing the bond market. Peters explains why the market shrugged off recent concerns over Fed independence. Next, he shares how he hedges the winner-take-all risk in the AI buildout. And finally, Peters shares his biggest concern as an investor over the next year.  This is WSJ's Take On the Week where co-hosts Telis Demos, Heard on the Street's banking and money columnist, and Miriam Gottfried, WSJ's private equity reporter, cut through the noise and dive into markets, the economy and finance—the big trades, key players and business news ahead. Have an idea for a future guest or episode? How can we better help you take on the week? We'd love to hear from you. Email the show at takeontheweek@wsj.com. To watch the video version of this episode, visit our WSJ Podcasts YouTube channel or the video page of WSJ.com Further Reading Chevron's Dilemma in Venezuela: Support Trump's Vision Without Losing Money Trump's $50 Oil Price Goal Is Doable, but Painful AI Is Causing a Memory Shortage. Why Producers Aren't Rushing to Make a Lot More. Meta Lays Off 1,500 People in Metaverse Division Trump Calls Off Tariffs on Europe Over Greenland Japan's Long-Dated Bond Yields Hit Record Highs For more coverage of the markets and your investments, head to WSJ.com, WSJ's Heard on The Street Column, and WSJ's Live Markets blog. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter.  Follow Miriam Gottfried here and Telis Demos here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New World Order, A New Year of Uncertainty: What 2026 Is Signalling the global landscape is shifting fast; challenging business and government leaders to recalibrate. On this week’s International News Review with Steve Okun with Saturday Mornings Show host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys - they cut straight to the heart of the geopolitical tremors shaping 2026. From Mark Carney’s blunt declaration at Davos that the “rules‑based order is dead” to the growing appetite—both in the U.S. and abroad—for leaders willing to stand up to President Trump, the stakes for middle powers, including those in Southeast Asia, have rarely been higher.We also unpack the escalating tensions around Venezuela, where Exxon Mobil finds itself pulled into a political and economic tug‑of‑war, and examine the sudden 180° shift in rhetoric around Greenland as fears of a European World Cup boycott ripple through Washington, Brussels, and FIFA headquarters. And for a lighter kicker—Batman turns 60, reminding us that even in a fractured world, some icons endure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Philipp Vetter über Elons Prognose-Feuerwerk, eine miese Prognose vom Chip-Riesen Intel und den Sonnenbrillen-Influencer Emmanuel Macron. Außerdem geht es um Nvidia, JP Morgan, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Fanny Mae, Freddie Mack, Visa, Mastercard, Tesla, iVision Tech, Czechoslovak ⁠Group (CSG), Monster Beverages und Celsius Holdings, Coca Cola, PepsiCo., AG Barr, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Heineken, Carlsberg, Diageo, Pernod Ricard, den xTrackers MSCI World ex USA ETF (WKN: DBX0VH), den Invesco MSCI World Equal Weight (WKN: A40G12) und den Invesco mit dem FTSE RAFI All World 3000 ETF (WKN: A0M2EN). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026Today, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is being criminally investigated by the Trump administration and has issued a rare public rebuke; Senator Mark Kelly is suing Pete Kegseth; prosecutors in the DOJ Civil Rights Division are declining to investigate the murder of Renée Good; Trump says inclined to exclude ExxonMobil from his plan to plunder Venezuelan oil; Trump says he regrets not seizing voting machines after the 2020 election; Trump's EPA announced it's going to stop considering lives saved when setting rules on air pollution; Democrat Mary Peltola has announced her bid for US senate in Alaska; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Smalls For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/DAILYBEANS.Thank You, brodo Head to Brodo.com/DAILYBEANS for 20% off your first subscription order and use code DAILYBEANS for an additional $10 off.  The Latest:Beans Talk |Stories:Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola launches Alaska Senate run | NBC NewsFederal Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell | The New York TimesProsecutors in DOJ's Civil Rights Division will not investigate Minneapolis ICE shooting, sources say | CBS NewsMark Kelly sues Hegseth over ‘chilling' effort to reduce military retirement rank | The GuardianTrump Regrets Not Seizing Voting Machines After 2020 Election | The New York TimesTrump Says He's Inclined to Exclude Exxon From Venezuela | BloombergE.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved by Limiting Air Pollution | The New York Times Good TroubleToday's Good Trouble comes from ICE List Wiki's Boycott ListThis resource tracks companies, brands, and entities connected to ICE-related activities with ongoing boycott campaigns. You can click on any listed company to see a clear explanation of its business relationship with ICE. If you're aware of a company that isn't listed but should be, you can also submit it for boycott tracking.ICE List WikiCategory:Boycott - ICE List Wiki →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | American Civil Liberties Union→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!From The Good NewsArte, Mujer y Memoria: Arpilleras from ChileCIA Simple Sabotage Field Manual→Go To DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Contact' → ‘Good News and Good Trouble' to Share Yours Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

PODCAST LAS NOTICIAS CON CALLE DE 12 ENERO DE 2026 - No hay plan para proteger los servicios esenciales de PR por parte de la Junta - Metro Ahora sí viene la reforma contributiva, gobernadora se reúne con legisladores y paga anuncios - El Vocero Siguen subiendo las quiebras en PR - El Vocero Gobernadora dice que va a resolver el promoter fee - Primera Hora Trump le pide a Cuba negociar una transición ahora antes de que sea muy tarde - Primera Hora Irán está en fuego, Trump advierte que podría bombardear para proteger manifestantes - CNNPonce v. Santurce a la final, empieza hoy en el BithornLa gobernadora dice que hay 70 escuelas bilingües en PR y que vienen otras 15 - El Nuevo Día Legislatura ha descartado montones de proyectos ambientales con informe negativo - El Nuevo Día Propuesta para independencia de PR sigue siendo empujada por Tom McClintock - El Nuevo Día Trump plantea prohibir que tarjetas de crédito puedan cobrar más de 10% de interés - Truth Social Otro colegio católico cierra, ahora en Humacao - El Nuevo Día Cambios en vacunación traen preguntas a pediatras en PR - El Nuevo Día Solo el 8.5% de la gente fuma en PR, una historia de éxito - El Nuevo Día  14 cruceros vienen para las SanSe - El Nuevo Día Tras 15 años de permisos entró la finca solar de 90 megavatios - El Nuevo Día Venezuela tiene un problemón con el gas que provoca dudas de posible inversión - Bloomberg Se propagan los brotes de sarampión en otros estados - Axios Sube el precio del oro y plata tras anuncio de investigación federal contra el FED - Bloomberg Senador republicano dispara contra Trump por investigación contra el FED - Bloomberg Inglaterra y Alemania enviarían ejército a Groenlandia por intento de Trump de quedarse con ella - FTChina le pasa a Estados Unidos como el país que más invierte en el resto del mundo - Bloomberg Trump amenaza a ExxonMobil por sus quejas para no invertir en Venezuela - FTEmpieza el año Fit y Saludablecon Martin's BBQ Pide tu Combo Fit1/4 de pollo, tu vianda o verdura favorita con botella de agua Martin's BBQCocinando diariamente comida  saludable, fresca y sabrosa....mmmm esto si es criollo... Entregando con Uber Eats y Doordash Sabroso y Fit!Hoy Voy Pa Martins BBQAsado, Jugoso, Sabroso.Incluye auspicio

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Carl Quintanilla, Jim Cramer and David faber led off the show with the "Sell America" trade amid worries about Fed independence: Fed Chair Jerome Powell said he is facing a Justice Department criminal probe regarding his Capitol Hill testimony about Fed building renovations. Powell added he believes the investigation is a pretext as part of President Trump's push for lower interest rates. The anchors also reacted to Trump threatening to sideline Exxon Mobil from Venezuela after its CEO Darren Woods said the country's oil market is "uninvestable."Jim discloses what Apple Services chief Eddy Cue told him about Google's Gemini AI. Also in focus: Meta picks a new president, Paramount files a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, Cramer discusses news coming out of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco — and previews his upcoming CEO interviews from that event.Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

David Waldman cheerfully returns with another KITM, even after Amy Poehler stole his award. Greg Dworkin reports on some polling that he found on a porn site. That's the good news. The rest of it, and there is a lot of it, is pretty bad. The good news would be if all this bad news will lead to a turning point. We got to bottom out sometime! ICE'S enough to make anybody cuss, and it is probably time to think of worse curse words to describe what's going on. Everybody is trying to figure how to handle ICE, but their whole point letting everyone know they can't be handled. Might means right is their message, even when they play the victim. That is how they can make this woman into a trained assassin. In fact, that is how they make any woman into both an existential threat and an easy target. Hey-Oh, we won't be silent while our friends are gunned down. Gaseous dotard Donald K. Trump somehow rules America with fear and is tearing apart the world. He's an easily duped moron who would be happy to destroy the world tomorrow if he knew humankind's final moments would be spent envying him. Today's target, as suggested by Machiavellian cretin Bill Pulte, is Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell. Tomorrow's target is the CEO of ExxonMobil.  Governor Jared Polis of Colorado is cowed. The Washington National Opera is not. Former Representative Mary Peltola is bringing the good fight to the Alaska Senate race. RIP Bob Weir, the late great Grateful Dead founding member.

El presidente de los EEUU, Donald Trump, afirma ahora que los líderes de Irán quieren negociar tras amenazarles con una intervención militar por las protestas en el país. EEUU asegura que Chevron, Shell y Repsol elevarán de inmediato su inversión en Venezuela, pero no menciona a Exxon Mobil. Los agricultores europeos continúan con sus protestas en muchos países contra la firma del acuerdo con el Mercosur.

Trump em seu segundo mandato está mais soltinho do que nunca. Só que as coisas são bem mais complicadas do que nos tempos de O Aprendiz!FONTES QUE EMBASAM O EPISÓDIO:Financial Times: US oil giant ExxonMobil tells Donald Trump Venezuela is ‘uninvestible' - https://www.ft.com/content/4c21c031-443e-4834-a7a6-3dd59672b54e?utm_social_post_id=647850013&utm_social_handle_id=18949452 Forbes: Bessent admits major oil companies aren't interested in Venezuela - https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/01/08/bessent-admits-major-oil-companies-arent-interested-in-venezuela/?utm_campaign=forbes&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_term=se-breaking X, Acyn: Exxon CEO: If you look at the commercial constructs, frameworks in place in Venezuela today, it's uninvestable - https://x.com/Acyn/status/2009726761399963889?s=20 Bloomberg: OPEC+ sticks with plan to keep oil flow steady amid turmoil - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-04/opec-sticks-with-plan-to-keep-oil-supply-steady-delegates-say NovaCana: Produção mensal de petróleo no Brasil supera 4 milhões de barris por dia, em média, pela primeira vez - https://www.novacana.com/noticias/producao-mensal-petroleo-brasil-supera-4-mi-barris-dia-media-primeira-vez-031225 X, Acyn: Trump on venezuelan oil - https://x.com/Acyn/status/2009727185708310602 X, Jack Prandelli: White House venezuelan oil meeting rough for ConocoPhillips - https://x.com/jackprandelli/status/2009766190818963781 Bloomberg: More than 1000 companies are suing Trump over his tariffs - https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-01-07/trump-tariffs-face-supreme-court-with-1-000-firms-seeking-refunds X, Autism Capital: Zuckerberg caught on a hot mic: "I wasn't ready to do our announcement. I wasn't sure what number you wanted to go with." - https://x.com/AutismCapital/status/1964029070142066999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1964029070142066999%7Ctwgr%5E945c3b03758162b95252b5f7bdcd962126514fff%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pcmag.com%2Fnews%2Fzuckerberg-caught-in-revealing-hot-mic-moment-during-white-house-dinner 

Tucker Carlson has been back at the center of US politics and media discourse over the last few days, with several developments drawing intense attention and debate among listeners, journalists, and political figures.According to the Times of India, Carlson made a surprise appearance at the White House as Donald Trump courted major oil executives to invest in Venezuela's energy sector. He was seen applauding from the East Room wall as Trump promised “total safety, total security” to Chevron, ExxonMobil and others in exchange for up to $100 billion in investment. On his own podcast, Carlson defended Trump's blunt emphasis on seizing Venezuela's oil, calling the president's open admission of economic self‑interest “thrilling” and praising the “honesty” of saying the oil in the Western Hemisphere should go to the United States. Commentators also noted how noticeably thinner he looked, sparking fresh speculation online about his health and lifestyle changes.That Venezuela stance clashed awkwardly with another viral clip highlighted by Out in Perth, in which Carlson floated – then quickly deleted – a theory that US regime change in Venezuela was tied to a so‑called “global homo” project to advance gay marriage. The video, where he suggested Maduro's ouster might be about punishing a leader who doesn't allow same‑sex marriage, prompted condemnation from LGBTQ advocates and critics who linked his language to long‑running far‑right conspiracy rhetoric.At the same time, Carlson has been challenging parts of the right on a different front. The Independent reports that in a recent newsletter and segments on his show, he blasted conservatives for using the ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis to score political points instead of seeing it “through a human lens.” He described her killing as a tragedy regardless of politics and warned that Americans are becoming desensitized to violence, citing US actions in Venezuela and support for Israel's war in Gaza. Progressives such as former Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau remarked that Carlson's reaction was, in their view, more humane than statements from figures like Vice President JD Vance, highlighting the complicated cross‑ideological impact of Carlson's commentary.In foreign policy debates, Responsible Statecraft notes that Carlson has also intensified his ongoing feud with neoconservatives over Iran, targeting conservative host Mark Levin and accusing hawks of trying to maneuver Trump into a regime‑change war by demanding Iran abandon all uranium enrichment. This has reinforced his role as a leading anti‑interventionist voice on the right, even as he aligns with Trump on Venezuela's oil.Meanwhile, business coverage continues to track the expansion of the Tucker Carlson Network as an independent subscription platform backed by right‑leaning investors, positioning him as both a political actor and a significant media entrepreneur whose moves are closely watched across the spectrum.Thanks for listening to the Tucker Carlson News Tracker podcast, and make sure to subscribe. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Never has so much been misunderstood by so many. In this episode, we break down what President Trump is actually doing in Venezuela—and why claims of “war” completely miss the point. From legally enforced sanctions and naval blockades to collapsing Venezuelan oil production and China's growing energy crisis, this may be one of the most consequential geopolitical maneuvers of our lifetime. This isn't regime change by bombs. It's power through courts, sanctions, energy leverage, and economic reality—executed entirely within the law. Is Trump building his own version of OPEC? Is China being economically cornered? And why does Venezuela suddenly have no choice but to comply? This is next-level strategy—and almost nobody is explaining it correctly.

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Markets give their verdict on America's dramatic military intervention in Venezuela. Shares of US oil giants like Chevron and Exxon Mobil are soaring... after President Trump suggested they can play a lead role in restoring Venezuela's oil industry But there's been criticism from China and Iran - traditional allies of Venezuela - and from Spain, which is home to an estimated 600,000 Venezuelans many who have fled the economic troubles in their home country.We speak to a former US ambassador to Venezuela, Patrick DuddyAnd – you may have heard of South Korea's K-Pop phenomenon…we look at how K-Beauty is now taking centre stage.Presenter - Leanna Byrne Senior Producer - Craig Henderson

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Lea Oetjen und Holger Zschäpitz über weitere Hiobsbotschaften für Tesla, gewinnende Chip-Aktien und eine verdächtige Wette bei Polymarket. Außerdem geht es um BYD, Salzgitter, Thyssenkrupp, Aurubis, Valero Energy, Phillips 66, Chevron, ExxonMobil, SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Micron Technology, ASML, Lam Research, Arm Holdings, Nvidia, Siemens, AMD, Aeon, Fast Retailing, Seven & i Holdings, Amundi ETF MSCI EM Latin America (WKN: A2H58P), IBM, Cisco Systems, McDonald's, Nike, UnitedHealth Group, Home Depot, Verizon, Merck & Co., Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble, Amgen, Johnson & Johnson, Flutter Entertainment und Heineken. Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

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The difference is that the [DS] have committed the crimes and the investigations will show their criminal acts. We are in the process of fighting the 2nd American revolution. Economy  (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2006870301041467482?s=20   improved across every US region last month to their highest levels of 2025. The West posted the largest increase, followed by the South, the nation's largest home-selling region. As a result, the Pending Home Sales Index is up to 79.2 points, the highest since February 2023. Homebuyer activity is regaining traction. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2006832536257966286?s=20   need to cut fraud https://twitter.com/CynicalPublius/status/2006750062844534872?s=20  greatly eliminates fraud, waste and abuse; -or- (ii) Middle-class taxpayers decide enough is enough and they too stop following the rules. Door (i) = prosperity. Door (ii) = anarchy. https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2006833536335327501?s=20 https://twitter.com/QuantusInsights/status/2006036670680912007?s=20   overseas buying. This is strong, confidence-driven allocation by sophisticated investors looking 12–24 months ahead. When stocks, Treasuries and corporate bonds all see heavy inflows together, the data quietly signals: • U.S. growth looks resilient (no recession on the horizon) • American institutions remain solid • Global alternatives don't measure up A rare combination that points to a strong setup for the U.S. economy. https://twitter.com/howardlutnick/status/2006867104272961854?s=20  positions across industries and our nation. This new growth will employ millions of workers in great, high-paying jobs. The era of non-productive jobs fueled by DEI bureaucracy and corporate performative politics is over. Those who want to work and build America will be rewarded. Great positions and opportunities will be plentiful. The time is now to Make America Great Again. To the amazing success of America and the American worker in 2026!! Political/Rights   the Country, including Tim Waltz, Gavin Newscum, for who is going to lead the Democrats to their future defeat. Clooney got more publicity for politics than he did for his very few, and totally mediocre, movies. He wasn't a movie star at all, he was just an average guy who complained, constantly, about common sense in politics. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! https://twitter.com/RichardGrenell/status/2006739373346226506?s=20  quickly. It's unverified gossip that is embraced by News Editors. I see it everyday with the Trump Kennedy Center. Fake news repeated over and over without a single reporter calling to verify the information they are repeating. DOGE https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2006843983016960428?s=20 “This is deeply morally WRONG.” “Why is it right for someone who escaped tyranny in other countries and happens to live in SF to pay ‘reparations’ for something they had nothing to do with?”  “California didn’t even have slaves!” Geopolitical More Than 1,000 Cars Burned in France, as New Years' Eve ‘Celebrations' in Europe Turn Into a ‘Fireworks War' Between Migrants and Police (VIDEOS)  Cars burning on NYE: Macron is presiding over the destruction of France. The suicidal policy of unchecked mass migration is takings its toll on the European nations. Among the multiple problems, there's the fact that the New Years ‘celebrations' have turned into an excuse for violent migrants to attack police, firefighters and commons citizens with fireworks, turning it into a war. https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/2006763220258926726?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2006763220258926726%7Ctwgr%5E6f5fbf697d1dedb8ea125a1a961ff7b248f5d362%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F01%2Fmore-than-1000-cars-burned-france-as-new%2F https://twitter.com/RMXnews/status/2006884531585024201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2006884531585024201%7Ctwgr%5E6f5fbf697d1dedb8ea125a1a961ff7b248f5d362%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F01%2Fmore-than-1000-cars-burned-france-as-new%2F Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/2006843568816796153?s=20  Maduro Says He’s Ready to Play ‘Let’s Make a Deal’ Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro says that he’s willing to come to terms with President Trump if the U.S. ends its military pressure campaign in an interview with socialist academic and journalist (but I repeat myself) Ignacio Ramonet. Trump has made multiple demands that Maduro depart, going back to the beginning of the pressure campaign in November, for instance, on December 23: “We want it back,” he added. “They took our oil rights — we had a lot of oil there. As you know they threw our companies out, and we want it back.” The list includes, but is not limited to: Exxon Mobil—2007—oil extraction. Conoco Phillips—2007—oil extraction. Halliburton—2009—oil operations. Cargill—2009—rice processing. Owens Illinois—2010—glass. Clorox—2014—consumer goods.  General Motors—2017—auto manufacturing.  Kellogg's—2018)—cereals. Goodyear—2018—tires. Source: redstate.com War/Peace Anonymous U.S. Officials Say Ukraine Didn't Target Putin with Drone Attack – Russian Officials Say They Have Drone Flight Plan From Navigation Unit  The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Ukraine did not target the personal residence of Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin, “according to U.S. officials.”   However, Russia captured one of the drones intact and have said they were able to “extract a file containing a flight plan from the navigation unit” which they plan to share with the Trump administration through established channels. {LINK}   Who are we going to believe, Russian “special service” operations or anonymous “U.S. Intelligence Officials”?  U.S. media have said the attack on Putin may be a lie; however, with physical evidence from the defense operation, it is less likely Russia just made up the attack.  At this moment in the conflict, Putin doesn't need domestic propaganda.    Source: theconservativetreehouse.com [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/KanekoaTheGreat/status/2006842440968450361?s=20 https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2006830735626301488?s=20   up to dozens of times for safety violations. Four facilities had prepared themselves for liberal journalists by having Somali children inside. https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2006877951376154782?s=20  extreme, with little girls usually required to wear both head and body coverings. Female genital mutation is also endemic to their cultural practices. In June 2025, Mayor @Jacob_Frey released an official video in Somali condemning the U.S. government’s efforts to restrict incoming migration from Somalia. This is the same mayor who oversaw (managed) the burning of Minneapolis during the 2020 BLM-Antifa riots. http://ngocomment.com https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/2006849302002544832?s=20 https://twitter.com/AAGDhillon/status/2006887697743302932?s=20 Report Alleges Somalia's Foreign Minister, Whose Ohio Healthcare Company Receives U.S. Tax Dollars, Also Controls LLC at SAME ADDRESS as Somali Money Transfer Firm Accused of Terror Financing  A new report alleges that Somalia's Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali, a U.S. citizen whose Ohio-based healthcare company has raked in millions from American taxpayers, also controls an LLC operating out of the same address as a Somali money transfer firm previously accused of funneling funds to terrorist organizations. Abdisalam Abdi Ali was appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia in May 2025. Born in Somalia but building a life in the U.S., Ali established Ritechoice Healthcare Services LLC in Toledo, Ohio, over a decade ago. Shockingly, two additional healthcare companies operate out of the same office suite. https://twitter.com/libsoftiktok/status/2006872203921600958?s=20 In that role, he: Oversees Security Council meetings Sets the Council's agenda Manages resolutions and presidential statements Speaks for the A3+ bloc (African nations plus Caribbean representation) on issues like Afghanistan and Yemen But before assuming global authority in New York, Osman spent years embedded inside Ohio's public welfare system. Osman relocated to the United States in the late 1980s and built his career in Ohio's taxpayer-funded social services apparatus. From 1999 to 2012, he worked at the Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services, serving as: Case Manager Social Program Specialist Source: thegatewaypudit.com  https://twitter.com/JoeLang51440671/status/2006726416168079799?s=20   democrats by the same corrupt Somali's. Stolen elections violate the Constitutional rights of citizens. That will play a HUGE part in FORCING our election system to be completely transformed. Fraud vitiates everything and everything is connected. Source: thegatewyapundit.com President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/ScottAdamsSays/status/2007077071684780275?s=20 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2007076187760366005?s=20 President Trump Issues the First Vetoes of His Second Term  It took about 11 months, but President Donald Trump has finally issued the first vetoes of his second term. And like most things involving the president, the moves aren't without their critics — including some you might not normally expect pushback from. Trump's rapid response team highlighted the two vetoes: https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/2006153283996381333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2006153283996381333%7Ctwgr%5E79e6ef2350ae826bc802e9e5d82d5c97bad630de%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2026%2F01%2Fpresident-trump-issues-first-vetoes-second-term%2F The “Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act” is a bill aimed at expanding the land set aside for the Miccosukee Tribe inside Everglades National Park by officially including a section known as Osceola Camp. Trump had a couple of issues with this. The residential community in that area “was constructed in 1935, without authorization, in a low area that was raised with fill material,” Trump's explanation read. “None of the current structures in the Osceola Camp are over 50 years old, nor do they meet the other criteria to be considered for listing in the National Register of Historic Places,” Trump wrote to the House. He added that, “the Miccosukee Tribe has actively sought to obstruct reasonable immigration policies that the American people decisively voted for when I was elected.” That appears to be a direct reference to the tribe's publicized opposition — including a lawsuit against the Trump administration — to the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center in Florida, as noted by The Associated Press. The “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act,” meanwhile, is a bill designed to make it easier for rural Colorado communities to complete a long‑planned water pipeline project that will facilitate drinking water to people in the Arkansas River Valley. Trump appeared to take specific issue with the price tag and repayment plans for this project. “It was originally authorized … in a bill signed by President Kennedy in 1962,” Trump said. “For decades it was unbuilt, largely because the AVC was economically unviable.” “More than $249 million has already been spent on the AVC, and total costs are estimated to be $1.3 billion,” Trump wrote. “H.R. 131 would continue the failed policies of the past by forcing Federal taxpayers to bear even more of the massive costs of a local water project — a local water project that, as initially conceived, was supposed to be paid for by the localities using it. “Enough is enough. My administration is committed to preventing American taxpayers from funding expensive and unreliable policies. Ending the massive cost of taxpayer handouts and restoring fiscal sanity is vital to economic growth and the fiscal health of the Nation.” The bill was backed and pushed by Colorado GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert — normally a staunch supporter of Trump's — who seemed incensed with the president's veto and vowed that “this isn't over.” Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/EagleEdMartin/status/2006700820432130068?s=20  to believe that these Democrat Mayors and Governors, all of whom are greatly incompetent, would want us to leave, especially considering the great progress that has been made??? President DJT https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/2006537728369057886?s=20 https://twitter.com/BradCGZ/status/2006485378031824908?s=20 https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/2006523871181300073?s=20  (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

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In their annual Year in Review, David and Will consider Gavin Newsom, Donald Trump, TikTok, Sean Penn, Nathan Hochman, the Turtle Island Liberation Front, Karen Bass, Julie Hamill, the Oakland A's, Nancy Pelosi, the Los Angeles Times, Kamala Harris, Ivanpah Solar, the SEIU, Prop 50, Leonardo DiCaprio, the Beach Boys, Julie Su, One Battle After Another, fire, AB 218, Larry Ellison, homeless people, Lyle Menendez, Bill Essayli, Zizians, ExxonMobil, Patrick Soon-Shiong, Wiener Watch, Brian Wilson, Zohran Mamdani, Lorena Gonzalez, Mayor Amy Bublak, and more. Music by Metalachi.Email Us:dbahnsen@thebahnsengroup.comwill@calpolicycenter.orgFollow Us:@DavidBahnsen@WillSwaim@TheRadioFreeCAShow Notes:Wildfire of the Vanities: California's Political Model Has FailedTrump's First 100 Days Have Shattered California's Left-Wing IllusionsLawmakers urge $1-billion annual investments to save high-speed railSan Diego migrant shelter hailed as national model will shut down, with 100-plus layoffsGavin Newsom warms to Big Oil in climate reversal$2B California solar plant to shut down after a decade – for the most frustrating reason (Ivanpah)California's War on Oil Finally Prompts a ResponseThe Public-Sector Union Behind L.A.'s Immigration AgitationGavin Newsom holds mirror to Maga by trolling TrumpCalifornia Approves New House Maps in a Major Win for Democrats and NewsomLarry Ellison Retakes No.3 Richest Spot From Jeff Bezos As Oracle Shares Rise On TikTok DealHarris' score-settling, elbow-throwing, bridge-burning memoirAlready thinking about the 2028 election? You're not aloneLyle Menendez denied parole, will remain in prison along with younger brother ErikZohran Mamdani picks failed progressive Biden nominee Julie Su as top ‘economic justice' aideCalifornia businesses bear brunt of growing unemployment benefit debtThe Pol Who Wants to Replace Pelosi Makes Her Look NormaBrian Wilson, Pop Auteur and Leader of the Beach Boys, Dies at 82L.A. Times owner says he intends to take newspaper public in coming yearD.A. to investigate claims of fraud in L.A. County's $4-billion sex abuse settlementGavin Newsom's Shameless Dodge on the Homeless CrisisFor L.A.'s mayor, a Palisades recovery marked by missteps, reversals and delays Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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His admin are now showing the world that they are united and they stand behind Trump. This was needed for the next part of the plan that we are entering. Soon the storm is coming, buckle up. Economy  (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/unusual_whales/status/2001275434898784270?s=20 https://twitter.com/PlanetOfMemes/status/2000978294993236140?s=20 https://twitter.com/USTradeRep/status/2000990028835508258?s=20   enterprise services to EU companies, and they support millions of jobs and more than $100 billion in direct investment in Europe. The United States has raised concerns with the EU for years on these matters without meaningful engagement or basic acknowledgement of U.S. concerns. In stark contrast, EU service providers have been able to operate freely in the United States for decades, benefitting from access to our market and consumers on a level playing field. Some of the largest EU service providers that have hitherto enjoyed this expansive market access include, among others: — Accenture — Amadeus — Capgemini — DHL — Mistral — Publicis — SAP — Siemens — Spotify If the EU and EU Member States insist on continuing to restrict, limit, and deter the competitiveness of U.S. service providers through discriminatory means, the United States will have no choice but to begin using every tool at its disposal to counter these unreasonable measures. Should responsive measures be necessary, U.S. law permits the assessment of fees or restrictions on foreign services, among other actions. The United States will take a similar approach to other countries that pursue an EU-style strategy in this area.  Political/Rights https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2000982942907039813?s=20   Russiagate. In 2017, he founded the Committee to Investigate Russia, a political NGO that promoted the Russiagate hoax. Former CIA Director John Brennan and DNI James Clapper served on its advisory board, giving intelligence world credibility to a partisan effort. The group's mission was clear: cripple President Trump and question the legitimacy of the 2016 election. https://twitter.com/CynicalPublius/status/2000993976330191330?s=20   efforts to have Trump imprisoned on wholly fabricated charges. Proof below. 3. In all likelihood, Reiner was in cahoots with the CIA in attempting to destroy our Constitutional form of government. Given the above, if anything Trump’s commentary on Reiner was too kind. So knock it off, bedwetters. https://twitter.com/TonySeruga/status/2001297973209416013?s=20 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2000987037638496554?s=20  https://twitter.com/RedWave_Press/status/2001066545716326714?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheLastRefuge2/status/2001196416056619102?s=20 Brown University Received a Letter from 34 Human Rights Groups in August Requesting They Disable Their CCTV System  The question is: Did Brown University acquiesce under pressure from far-left human rights groups to disable their CCTV systems, in advance of the mass shooting on campus? [SOURCE – AUGUST 19, 2025] As originally reported in August 2025 {SOURCE}, a group of far-left human rights advocate sent a letter to 150 U.S. colleges and universities asking them to disable the CCTV systems to protect “free expression and academic freedom across the country,” because “the Trump administration has launched an aggressive campaign against US academic institutions.” The motive for the request to disable CCTV systems as stated: “Right now these tools are facilitating the identification and punishment of student protesters, undermining activists' right to anonymity––a right the Supreme Court has affirmed as vital to free expression and political participation.” {SOURCE} The letter from ‘Fight For The Future‘ (August, 2025) came after an earlier campaign by the same group seeking to stop the use of facial recognition cameras on college campuses. {SOURCE} Source: theconservativetreehouse.com https://twitter.com/DataRepublican/status/2001107948312133776?s=20   network. Students from there have been arrested for participating in terrorist plots. The evidence is so overwhelming, that House Republicans successfully convinced Harvard to cut research ties to Birzeit University — briefly. Let’s put it this way: If I were in Vegas and forced to bet on whether Professor Doumani had ever been part of any extremist plots, I wouldn’t bet on “no.” We need to stop accepting “Ivy League” as any meaningful measure of merit. https://twitter.com/DC_Draino/status/2001052796037017940?s=20   in the area with no noticeable gun, then started jogging towards the building where he shot one of the few conservative leaders on a radical campus. That seems like an assassination of Ella Cook, possibly with an innocent bystander taken down with her. https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2001062786084880887?s=20  today, December 16, 2025, amid widespread speculation and emerging reports identifying him as the prime suspect in the December 13 mass shooting on campus that killed two students and injured nine others. The university has not released an official statement explaining the deletion, but online discussions and news coverage point to it as an effort to scrub digital traces of Kharbouch during the ongoing FBI manhunt and investigation. His X (formerly Twitter) account has also been taken down, fueling theories of a cover-up by the university, media, or authorities to control the narrative around his pro-Palestine activism and alleged radical views. As of now, federal authorities have released images and a timeline of the suspect’s movements but have not publicly confirmed Kharbouch’s involvement, though some outlets report he has fled and remains at large with a $50,000 reward offered for information leading to his arrest. This is a summary of his (now deleted) manifesto: In Mustapha Kharbouch’s 2024 manifesto, “I Hear The Voice of My Ancestors Calling: From The Camps to The Campus,” published by the Institute for Palestine Studies, the author reflects on his role in the Brown University Gaza Solidarity Encampment amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. As a third-generation stateless Palestinian refugee raised in Lebanon, Kharbouch draws from his family’s history of displacement during the 1948 Nakba to frame his activism. The piece begins with lyrics from an adapted “Ancestor Song,” symbolizing a call to action and intergenerational resilience. He describes participating in non-violent protests, including an eight-day hunger strike by 19 students, arrests of 61 comrades for demanding university divestment from apartheid and illegal occupation, and organizing encampments with hundreds of participants engaging in rallies, teach-ins, art, film screenings, and chants. Kharbouch explores themes of “radical love” for land and people in Gaza, collective grief over the genocide, and solidarity as a revolutionary practice rooted in Palestinian revolutionary traditions that reject colonialism, carcerality, and imperialism. He critiques passive hope, instead advocating for active, decolonial hope through community-building and bearing witness to atrocities, like the invasion of Rafah. Influenced by queer feminist approaches (citing scholars like Sarah Ihmoud and Robin Kelley), he emphasizes transforming anger and despair into sustainable world-making, while questioning intergenerational betrayal and the cynicism inherited from survival under oppression. Ultimately, the manifesto affirms the encampment’s role in a broader student rebellion, linking campus actions to global Palestinian liberation and calling for continued, unyielding commitment despite challenges. https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/2001028141851013528?s=20 https://twitter.com/JamesHartline/status/2001090533746467327?s=20 https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/2001089445194235926?s=20 https://twitter.com/ProvidenceRIPD/status/2001345847133643062?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2001345847133643062%7Ctwgr%5E8764cf1453bd57445310069de900ad0f6828d697%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fbreaking-providence-police-release-photos-person-proximity-brown%2F https://twitter.com/nypost/status/2001047137308590081?s=20 https://twitter.com/TheSCIF/status/2000985628029403418?s=20 https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2001347329585012818?s=20 https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2001000454042607728?s=20 DOGE Trump Suspends ‘Tech Prosperity Deal' With UK Over Censorship and Regulations by ‘Online Safety Bill' Hurting US Tech Companies  Trump has suspended the ‘Tech Prosperity Deal' with the UK over its censorship push. The Telegraph reported: “The White House paused the tech prosperity deal amid concerns the Online Safety Act, which regulates online speech, will stifle American artificial intelligence companies, the Telegraph understands. The law allows the British government to levy large fines on tech giants it deems have facilitated hate speech.” After the rise of artificial intelligence, companies like OpenAI or xAI can face huge fines – harming their growth and giving China an edge in the AI race. “'The perception is that Britain is way out there on attempting to police what is said online, and it's caused real concern', a source with knowledge of the decision to suspend the deal said. ‘Americans went into this deal thinking Britain were going to back off regulating American tech firms but realized it was going to restrict the speech of American chatbots'.” Source: thegatewaypundit.com Geopolitical https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2001217017001685167?s=20    of our Assets, and many other reasons, including Terrorism, Drug Smuggling, and Human Trafficking, the Venezuelan Regime has been designated a FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION. Therefore, today, I am ordering A TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE OF ALL SANCTIONED OIL TANKERS going into, and out of, Venezuela. The Illegal Aliens and Criminals that the Maduro Regime has sent into the United States during the weak and inept Biden Administration, are being returned to Venezuela at a rapid pace. America will not allow Criminals, Terrorists, or other Countries, to rob, threaten, or harm our Nation and, likewise, will not allow a Hostile Regime to take our Oil, Land, or any other Assets, all of which must be returned to the United States, IMMEDIATELY. Thank you for your attention to this matter! DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA In 1970, as National Security Advisor, Kissinger was briefed on and helped shape US oil import policies toward Venezuela following a visit by Venezuelan President Rafael Caldera. These policies, announced in June 1970, focused on long-term petroleum development and were positively received by Venezuela, but they represented unilateral US adjustments rather than a negotiated deal.  In 1972, Venezuela terminated a longstanding reciprocal trade agreement with the US that included concessional tariff rates on Venezuelan oil imports. Kissinger was informed of this as National Security Advisor, and the US considered maintaining low tariffs to avoid cost increases, but this was a termination process, not a new deal.   Venezuela effectively took control of oil fields and assets from US companies on two major occasions, though the processes involved nationalization and expropriation rather than outright theft without legal frameworks or compensation. These actions shifted operations from private foreign (including US) entities to state control under the Venezuelan government.In the 1970s, Venezuela nationalized its entire oil industry, which had been largely developed and operated by foreign companies since the early 20th century. On January 1, 1976, the government officially took over, creating the state-owned Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA). This affected major US firms like Exxon (formerly Standard Oil), Gulf Oil, and others, which had held concessions. The companies were provided compensation as part of the process, and it was generally seen as an expected transition in global oil politics at the time, without major disruptions to US supply. In 2007, under President Hugo Chávez, Venezuela escalated state control by mandating that foreign oil projects in the Orinoco Belt (a massive heavy oil reserve) convert to joint ventures where PDVSA held at least a 60% stake. Companies like Chevron complied, but ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips refused, leading to the government expropriating their assets. International arbitration tribunals later ruled these actions unlawful, awarding ExxonMobil about $1.6 billion and ConocoPhillips over $8 billion in compensation (though Venezuela has contested and delayed payments). This has been a point of ongoing tension, with US firms pursuing Venezuelan assets globally to enforce the awards. These events did not involve taking oil fields directly from the US government but from American corporations with investments in Venezuela, reflecting broader shifts toward resource nationalism. https://twitter.com/WarClandestine/status/2001087786879795546?s=20 War/Peace Zelensky: If Putin rejects peace plan, US must give us weapons The Ukrainian leader issued the warning as Russia said it would not drop its claims to land it believes to be its own  So Zelensky, NATO EU DS rewrote the plan knowing Russia wouldn’t accept it.  Source: thetimes.com Zelensky is stealing the election before it begins The overstaying Ukrainian leader has made a show of agreeing to hold a vote – but his preconditions make a mockery of it   The often-heard claim that Ukraine cannot hold presidential elections in wartime, by the way, is badly misleading, and a thoroughly politically motivated misrepresentation of the facts: In reality, the Ukrainian constitution only prohibits parliamentary elections in time of war. Elections for the presidency are impeded by ordinary laws which can, of course, easily and legally be changed by the majority which Zelensky controls in parliament. That is merely a question of political will, not legality.  Zelensky and his fixers are planning to shift the whole presidential election online. If they do, falsification in Zelensky's favor is de facto guaranteed or mail in ballots Source: rt.com Hegseth Orders Christmas Bonuses For War Department Top Performers  The War Department is rewarding its highest performers with monetary awards worth 15 to 25% of base pay, The Daily Wire can first report, rewards intended to reflect the “historic successes” of the past 10 months. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth directed all War Department department heads and principal staff assistants to “take immediate action to recognize and reward [the] very best” of the department's civilian workforce with “meaningful monetary awards consistent with the relevant existing civilian awards authorities for each pay system,” according to a memorandum for senior Pentagon leadership first obtained by The Daily Wire. The distribution of bonuses — which could reach up to $25,000 — is also in line with the Trump administration's broader efforts to make the federal government function more like a private-sector business. Source: dailywire.com FBI Agents Thought Clinton’s Uranium One Deal Might Be Criminal – But McCabe, Yates Stonewalled Investigation: Report Remember Uranium One? The massive 2010 sale of US uranium deposits to Russia approved by Hillary Clinton and rubber-stamped by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) – after figures linked to the deal donated to the Clinton Foundation? Turns out rank-and-file FBI investigators thought there was enough smoke to launch a criminal investigation, but internal delays and disagreements within the DOJ and FBI ultimately caused the inquiry to lapse, newly released records reveal.   The Uranium One transaction – involving the sale of a Canadian mining company with substantial U.S. uranium assets to Russia's state-owned nuclear firm Rosatom – became a flashpoint during Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. Critics argued that then-Secretary of State Clinton, a member of CFIUS, helped approve the deal while donors connected to Uranium One made large contributions to the Clinton Foundation.  The newly released documents suggest that the circumstances surrounding Uranium One were never fully investigated, leaving unresolved questions about how a strategic U.S. asset came under Russian control – and whether potential criminal conduct went unexamined due to internal delays and legal disputes. Source: zerohedge.com Health https://twitter.com/GuntherEagleman/status/2001327868979368264?s=20 [DS] Agenda https://twitter.com/Badhombre/status/2001052105155481995?s=20   million stolen through Medicaid fraud by Chavis Willis. – $12.5 million in federal education grants stolen by 1,834 “ghost students.” All of this happened in Minnesota under Tim Walz. Somali fraudsters were involved in almost every case. Ex-Marine planned attack in New Orleans that would ‘recreate’ Waco, officials say Plans to “carry out an attack” in New Orleans were thwarted after an ex-Marine was arrested while on the way to the Louisiana city with guns and body armor in the car, according to court documents obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press. Micah James Legnon, 28, was charged with threats in interstate commerce. Federal authorities said they had been surveilling Legnon due to ties to an extremist anti-capitalist and anti-government group. Four members of the group were arrested Friday in the Mojave Desert, east of Los Angeles, as they were rehearsing a foiled plot to set off bombs in Southern California on New Year's Eve, authorities said.  Legnon believed it was time to “recreate” Waco with an attack in New Orleans, authorities said in court documents. They pointed to a Dec. 4 chat message by Legnon written under the alias “Kateri The Witch” the day after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrived in New Orleans. Legnon's alias had “she/her” written beside it, but jail records referred to Legnon as male. Source: nbcnews.com https://twitter.com/PeteHegseth/status/2001118961073639492?s=20 President Trump's Plan  https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2001336422150869037?s=20 https://twitter.com/RAZ0RFIST/status/2001111187245736061?s=20 https://twitter.com/KariLakeWarRoom/status/2001117437274509736?s=20 RINO Congressman Who Voted to Impeach President Donald Trump Will Not Seek Re-election  In 2021, RINO Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) was one of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump. Newhouse announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026, leaving Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) as the only one of the group remaining in Congress. https://twitter.com/RepNewhouse/status/2001291310146158666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2001291310146158666%7Ctwgr%5Ee6d32e37b15338ded9a698a990480010a5616470%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Frino-congressman-who-voted-impeach-president-donald-trump%2F The fates of the ten Republicans who voted to impeach: 1. Liz Cheney (WY) — Defeated in 2022 primary 2. John Katko (NY) — Retired in 2022 3. Adam Kinzinger (IL) — Retired in 2022 4. Fred Upton (MI) — Retired in 2022 5. Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA) — Defeated in 2022 primary 6. Peter Meijer (MI) — Defeated in 2022 primary 7. Anthony Gonzalez (OH) — Retired in 2022 8. Tom Rice (SC) — Defeated in 2022 primary 9. Dan Newhouse (WA) — Will not seek reelection 10. David Valadao (CA) — Reelected in 2024, currently serving in the 119th Congress Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/2000999942303998185?s=20 https://twitter.com/HansMahncke/status/2001046169279955130?s=20   January 2017 briefing of Trump followed the same playbook, as did Strzok's conversation with General Flynn. The FBI's so-called briefings of Senators Grassley and Johnson also fit the same mold. Each time, they present it as a routine check-in or just a quick conversation. And each time, the real purpose is to box you in, lay traps and put you in prison. https://twitter.com/Cernovich/status/2001087239938564475?s=20  https://twitter.com/BehizyTweets/status/2000996943741501841?s=20 There is no specific time limit mandated by law or congressional rules for the Senate to vote on a bill passed by the House, including one that codifies executive orders (such as the FY2026 NDAA, which reportedly incorporates 15 of President Trump’s executive orders). The Senate can schedule consideration and a vote at any point during the remainder of the current Congress (the 119th Congress ends on January 3, 2027). If the Senate does not act before then, the bill dies and would need to be reintroduced in the next Congress.In practice, for time-sensitive legislation like the NDAA, the Senate typically votes shortly after the House (often within days or weeks) due to bipartisan urgency around defense authorizations, but this is not a requirement. https://twitter.com/PressSec/status/2001031213516304877?s=20 https://twitter.com/AGPamBondi/status/2000991371952357796?s=20   achievements will fail. We are family. We are united. https://twitter.com/EagleEdMartin/status/2001011049106161975?s=20 President Trump Issues Response to Vanity Fair Hit Piece Which Claims Susie Wiles Made a Pointed Remark About Him During an interview with the New York Post, Trump did not take the alleged remark Wiles made about him as an insult. In fact, he admitted to having a “very possessive” personality. “No, she meant that I'm — you see, I don't drink alcohol. So everybody knows that — but I've often said that if I did, I'd have a very good chance of being an alcoholic. I have said that many times about myself, I do. It's a very possessive personality,” Trump told the Post. “I've said that many times about myself. I'm fortunate I'm not a drinker. If I did, I could very well, because I've said that — what's the word? Not possessive — possessive and addictive type personality. Oh, I've said it many times, many times before,” he added. Trump went on to tell the Post that he agrees the Vanity Fair article was a total hit job and Wiles's remarks were taken out of context.  . Source: thegatewaypundit.com  Based on recent reports, the entire Trump administration appears to be standing by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles following the Vanity Fair article, with no notable dissent.   Specific individuals who have expressed support include: Name Position Donald Trump President JD Vance Vice President Doug Burgum Secretary of the Interior Scott Bessent Secretary of the Treasury Chris Wright Secretary of Energy Lori Chavez-DeRemer Secretary of Labor Linda McMahon Secretary of Education Scott Turner Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Brooke Rollins Secretary of Agriculture Sean Duffy Secretary of Transportation Kelly Loeffler SBA Administrator Lee Zeldin EPA Administrator Russ Vought OMB Director Pam Bondi Attorney General Kash Patel FBI Director Karoline Leavitt White House Press Secretary The [DS] has been trying to divide Trump adminitration from the beginning, they want people questioning everything, they are trying to have people doubt the administration.  how do you show the people that you are not divided.   Trump and team just changed the narrative, they took control, Susie and team most likely set this up, this way the team can tell the world they are united not divided. Information warfare. We are now moving into the next phase of the plan and the DS is panicking, the attacks against MAGA, his administration will continue, physical attacks will continue. The [DS] is fighting for their lives while Trump is dismantling their system and producing evidence on the  treasonous crimes they have committed. I think is letting us know we are moving into the storm, look how he stared this truth post.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");

Most large enterprises rely on a handful of expansive technology platform solutions to run their business, and the most prominent and widely deployed in oil and gas is SAP. As I've outlined in my books, enterprise solutions such as SAP are also migrating to digital technologies, which triggers a major question: what is the optimal upgrade path for an SAP customer, or any enterprise technology, to adopt? Broadly speaking, there are two strategies to this vexxing question: a brownfield migration or "lift and shift" and a greenfield re-implementation or "start afresh". The problem is that brownfield upgrades rarely deliver any ROI while greenfield is seen as too risky, costly, or complex to execut, especially at the global scale one encounters among the oil and gas majors. Is there a third path, where organizations can preserve their historical data, stay compliant, and still deliver tangible business outcomes? In this episode I speak with Don Mahoney,  Global Head of Products and Innovation at SNP Group about a new approach, coined 'bluefield'. Bluefield lets companies dial in just the right amount of transformation, one that preserves key data, avoids excessive risk, and achieves a positive ROI. I'm very interested in how Bluefield works, how it supports AI training strategies, when to use it, and why it's becoming an attractive model for SAP S/4HANA transitions, and indeed all major platform solution transformations. 

In this week's episode of On the Tape, Danny welcomes Contessa Brewer, CNBC correspondent and anchor, to discuss her career in journalism, her insights into sectors affecting consumers like insurance and gambling, and her perspective on new media ventures like Versant, spun out of Comcast. The episode begins with a discussion on the importance of diversifying investments beyond tech and AI, highlighting ExxonMobil's recent updates and its connection to AI and energy. Contessa shares her journey from local news to national coverage at CNBC, emphasizing her passion for reporting on intricate sectors like insurance. She addresses the challenges of making insurance engaging and relevant to audiences. The conversation also explores the rapid evolution of online gambling, the prediction market dynamics, and the integrity concerns in sports betting. Furthermore, Contessa talks about her contributions to the charity 'Saving Mothers,' which aims to prevent maternal deaths. The episode concludes with NFL picks for week 15, focusing on the Patriots and Broncos as underdogs.--ABOUT THE SHOWFor decades, Danny has seen it all on Wall Street and has built his reputation on integrity, curiosity and skepticism that he will bring with him each week. Having traded through the Great Financial Crisis and being featured in "The Big Short" is only part of the experiences Danny wants to share with the listener. This weekly podcast cuts through market noise, offering entertaining and informative discussions with expert guests giving their views of the financial world and the human side of it. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, On The Tape provides something for all listeners.Follow Danny on X: @dmoses34The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content.Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in 'On The Tape' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money that you can afford to lose.Derivatives are not suitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell or retain any specific investment or service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, Lauren and Elizabeth dive into two hilarious prank calls. First, the duo announces plans to baptize their dogs, triggering priceless reactions and nonstop laughter. Packed with humor, unexpected twists, and family banter, this segment sets the tone for pure entertainment. In the second prank, Elizabeth pretends she's been offered a six-week content-creator job on an Exxon Mobil oil rig, sparking a chaotic and funny debate about safety, work-life balance, and what it would really mean to live on an offshore rig. Her dad's confused yet logical responses make the prank even better, delivering another round of comedic gold. Takeaways: The duo's dog-baptism prank delivers unexpected reactions and sets a hilarious tone from the start. Elizabeth's fake Exxon Mobil oil-rig job offer sparks a chaotic, laugh-filled debate with her dad. The episode blends sharp humor, family banter, and clever setups for nonstop entertainment. Connect with Us:  Instagram Tiktok Coco The Shop  

Let's all sing the holiday classic: “All I want for Christmas… Is Something Not Made of Plastic.”Easier sung than done. Plastic is now ubiquitous in toys, electronics, tools, air, water… and us. And don't forget the plastic Baby Jesus in Christmas tableaus.What is plastic, anyway? It's a toxic synthetic material mostly manufactured from petroleum by such giants as ExxonMobil, the globe's top purveyor. So much is produced by these profiteers that plastic trash is now a planetary disaster.But not to worry, for Big Oil's lobbyists assure us gabillions of plastic bags, bottles, and such are being recycled, keeping them out of our landfills, water, bodies, etc. Swell! Except… they're lying.After all, Exxon is the same for-profit contaminator that lied for years that fossil fuels were not causing climate change, even though top executives knew they were. Their ethic of deceit continues today – Big Oil knows that 94 percent of US plastics are not recycled. Indeed, they can't be.Faced with growing public alarm about the ever-growing glut of plastic pollution, the industry has doubled down on deceit by offering a snappy new PR slogan: “Advanced Recycling.” They say it's a magical process dubbed “pyrolysis.” Only… it doesn't work, it's inordinately expensive, and it increases climate change emissions. Still, Exxon exclaims its AR will soon be processing half a million tons of plastic waste! But that's not even a drop in the plastic bucket, for more than 400 million tons of plastic waste is discarded each year –and the oil industry is planning to double plastic production by 2040.The only real way to stop runaway plastic pollution of us and our planet is to use less plastic. To learn more and help, go to Beyond Plastics: BeyondPlastics.org.Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

Sangeet Paul Choudary is the best-selling co-author of Platform Revolution and author of the new book Reshuffle. He has advised leadership teams at over 40 Fortune 500 companies—including Nestlé, ExxonMobil, Daimler, ING, and Booking.com—as well as pre-IPO tech firms. Sangeet currently serves as a Senior Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley, and has spoken at global forums such as the G20 Summit, World50 Summit, and the World Economic Forum.

Lee Camp breaks down the real-world fallout of the US–China trade war and why the “big win” headlines don't match what actually happened. With sharp comedy and clear receipts, Lee explains how tariffs, supply-chain pressure, and political grandstanding pushed everyday Americans—especially farmers and manufacturers—into the blast zone, only for policy to drift back toward the same place it started. If you've been wondering what the trade deal really changed, this episode connects the dots in plain English.A big focus here is rare earth minerals, the not-so-glamorous backbone of modern technology. Lee walks through how these materials power everything from phones and batteries to advanced industrial systems, and why refining matters as much as mining. You'll hear why China remains a key player in rare earth processing, how that leverage shaped negotiations, and what it means for the future of US-China economic competition, high-tech manufacturing, and global supply chains.Lee also dives into the changing balance of innovation and production, including how China's tech growth is reshaping global markets. From electronics to AI, this segment explores why older assumptions about “cheap imports” no longer hold, and what happens when a trade strategy collides with a world where technological leadership is up for grabs. Expect some hilarious metaphors—plus a sober look at how policy choices ripple through research, industry, and the broader economy.Then the show pivots to newly revealed ExxonMobil documents and the global story of climate messaging, fossil fuel subsidies, and stalled progress on emissions. Lee outlines how disinformation campaigns spread internationally, why climate commitments keep missing their targets, and how massive public subsidies for fossil fuels complicate the path forward. If you care about energy policy, climate solutions, and who's shaping the narrative behind the scenes, this part is essential viewing.Watch, share, and subscribe for more fearless comedy and deep-dive analysis every week. Drop your thoughts in the comments: How should the US handle trade with China? And what needs to change for real climate progress?My comedy news show Unredacted Tonight airs every Thursday at 7pm ET/ 4pm PT. My livestreams are on Mon and Fri at 3pm ET/ Noon PT and Wednesday at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT. I am one of the most censored comedians in America. Thanks for the support!