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Trump news at a glance: John Bolton vows to defend his conduct after indictment

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 1d

Former Trump adviser John Bolton now faces 18 counts under the Espionage Act, including mishandling national defense information. The line between national security and political retribution is blurring 📜.
Is this a legitimate enforcement move — or weaponized justice?

John Bolton, who served in Trump’s first administration, faces charges of mishandling and transmitting classified information. Key US politics stories from Thursday 16 October at a glance

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 2d

There is a lot of hype. But unlike past bubbles, AI is already producing measurable outputs in areas like logistics, cybersecurity, drug discovery, and creative work. The big question isn’t whether it delivers something, but whether the returns justify the capital pouring in.

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 2d

Stocks jumped today as AI optimism fanned and major U.S. banks posted surprisingly strong earnings. But beneath the surface lies risk in overvaluation and sector concentration.
Is the AI + banking rally durable — or a bubble in disguise? 🚀
#Markets #AI #Banking #Stocks #Speculation

Trump news at a glance: Court halts mass firings threatened by White House as shutdown enters third week

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 2d

A federal court temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to fire thousands of federal workers mid‑shutdown.
If the White House can’t fire workers during a shutdown, what tools remain in its arsenal? ⚖️
#Shutdown #FederalWorkers #Courts #SeparationOfPowers #RuleOfLaw

Federal court approves temporary injunction blocking Trump administration from mass layoffs. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 15 October

US Supreme Court to hear case that takes aim at Voting Rights Act

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 2d

The Supreme Court justices signaled they may gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, limiting courts’ ability to challenge racially biased maps.
If the Court weakens VRA, who pays the price—voters or states?
#VotingRights #SupremeCourt #Democracy #Gerrymandering #CivilRights

The U.S. Supreme Court is slated on Wednesday to hear arguments in a dispute over the composition of Louisiana electoral districts in a case that could imperil a key section of the Voting Rights Act, the landmark 1965 federal law enacted by Congress to prevent racial discrimination in voting.

The populist playbook: Democratic US Senate candidate seeks to replicate Mamdani’s success

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 5d

Democrat Abdul El‑Sayed is running a populist campaign in Michigan, pushing Medicare for All and challenging centrist norms. 🔥 His insurgent approach mirrors Mamdani’s NYC success.
Is populist energy the only path out of establishment gridlock?
#politics #progressive #populism #Democrats #elections

Abdul El-Sayed’s bid for Michigan senator centers on bold leftwing populism similar to the NYC mayoral candidate

US Smithsonian museums and National Zoo close due to government shutdown

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 5d

Smithsonian museums, research centers & the National Zoo closed their doors today due to the ongoing shutdown. 🏛️ The nation’s science and culture arms are being held hostage.
How long before deferred science erodes national capacity?
#shutdown #science #culture #publichealth #research

Washington DC-based institution says it’ll temporarily close museums and research centers in response to shutdown

US retailers brace for impact as Trump's 100% China tariffs loom

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 5d

Retailers are scrambling as Trump readies a 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting November 1. 🛒 Prices could spike just in time for holiday season.
Is this destructive brinkmanship or bold leverage — and who pays the real cost?
#tradewar #inflation #economy #retail #tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of additional 100% tariffs on Chinese imports has sounded alarm bells among retail and trade experts, who caution it could lead to more price increases and squeeze demand.

Trump news at a glance: Insurrection Act on the cards, says Vance, as president touts peace in the Middle East

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 5d

V.P. Vance says the Trump administration is seriously eyeing invoking the Insurrection Act to deploy troops in U.S. cities. ⚔️ That’s a line no democracy should cross lightly.
If domestic deployment becomes routine, what checks should resist it?
#military #democracy #civilrights #insurrectionact

JD Vance confirms White House seriously considering invoking 1807 insurrection act as Trump heads to Israel.

‘The stakes are quite large’: US supreme court case could gut Voting Rights Act

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 7d

The Supreme Court is poised to reconsider Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act—a rule long used to challenge racial gerrymandering. ⚖️ If gutted, it could unravel the final bulwark against vote dilution.
Are we backtracking on decades of civil rights progress? #votingrights #SCOTUS #elections

Court’s decision in Louisiana v Callais could limit voters from challenging racial discriminatory districts

US farmers caught in Trump-China trade war – who’ll buy the soybeans?

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 7d

Thousands of Midwestern soybean farmers are stranded—China has pulled out of U.S. imports, leaving bins full and markets silent. 🌱 Trump’s tariff strategy is backfiring on rural America.
What should be the path forward for U.S. agricultural diplomacy? #agriculture #trade #economy #rural #farmlife

Tariffs have caused a Chinese exit from the soybean market – and midwestern farmers are waiting on a solution

Trump news at a glance: Schumer says justice department has become a ‘personal attack dog’ after Letitia James indicted

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 7d

Schumer just accused Trump of converting the DOJ into a “personal attack dog” after the indictment of NY AG James. 🏛️ If prosecutions become political theater, the rule of law takes a hit.
Can the DOJ ever be trusted again as a neutral arbiter? #justice #ruleoflaw #politics #accountability

New York attorney general attracted Trump’s ire after she led a civil fraud case against the president. Key US politics stories from Thursday 9 October

Trump news at a glance: a note, a whisper and the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 9d

A tentative first-phase ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was just announced, with Trump claiming credit for brokering it. 🇵🇸🇮🇱 But details are vague and timing is tight.
Will this deal hold, or is it a fragile prelude to renewed conflict? #Gaza #MiddleEast #diplomacy #peace #USforeignpolicy

Trump announces ‘first steps’ to ‘durable peace’; Kristi Noem compares Antifa to MS-13. Key US politics stories from 8 October at a glance

Video game makers scramble to innovate as growth stalls

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 10d

Gaming growth is stalling, pushing companies to double down on innovation to stay afloat. 🎮 As giants like EA go private, agility may now beat scale.
Which models will survive: blockbuster IPs, niche indies, or tech pivots? #gaming #videogames #industry #innovation #EA

The global video game industry, which experienced explosive, pandemic-driven growth, is now grappling with stagnation, forcing companies to shift their focus from market expansion to efficiency and i

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 10d

Six former U.S. Surgeons General issued a scathing public warning against RFK Jr.’s health policies, saying they erode trust in science. 🩺 That’s rare and loud.
Will this shake states’ willingness to scale back vaccine programs? #healthpolicy #vaccines #publictrust #science #RFKJr

Six former US surgeons general warn RFK Jr is ‘endangering nation’s health’

Former top doctors condemn health secretary’s vaccine, research policies, saying ideology replaced science at HHS

USDA warns that Hello Fresh subscription meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 10d

HelloFresh is recalling spinach‑based meal kits due to listeria concerns—better safe than sorry, but trust is shaken. 🥬 With multiple recalls lately, consumers wonder: how reliable are meal kit standards? #recall #foodsafety #publichealth #mealkits #listeria

Federal health officials have issued a public health alert for certain Hello Fresh subscription meals containing spinach that may be contaminated with listeria. The U.S.

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 10d

After a 7-day rally, stocks fell while gold surged past $4,000/oz — markets seem jittery about the shutdown. 🪙 Could investors be pricing in systemic risk?
Is this the start of a deeper pullback or just a correction? #markets #stocks #gold #shutdown #investing
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US stocks snap a 7-day winning streak as gold’s price tops $4,000 per ounce

U.S. stocks are drifting around their records in a quiet start to trading on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% Tuesday, coming off its latest all-time high and a seven-day winning streak.

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Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 10d

U.S. public sentiment toward Israel is turning: a new Pew poll shows 59 % now view the country negatively. 📉 That shift could reshape bipartisan foreign policy alliances.
Is this a one‑time swing or the start of a durable realignment? #Israel #MiddleEast #publicopinion #foreignpolicy #USpolitics

Polls and politics point to a sea change in US views on Israel. Will it matter?

Fueled by dissent over the war in Gaza, the US public’s views are changing – and support for the Palestinians is rising

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 11d

How'd they get his mouth in the scope like that though 😂

Layoffs will start if shutdown talks 'going nowhere', says White House

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 13d

The White House warned it will begin mass federal worker layoffs if shutdown talks fail to make progress. This could turn a political crisis into a direct economic blow to ordinary people. How far will the administration push this brinkmanship? ⚖️
#GovShutdown #FederalWorkers #Layoffs #PoliticalRisk

There are no tangible signs of negotiations to end the standoff.

Judge blocks national guard deployment to Oregon after legal action by Newsom

Krunchiebro @krunchiebro.bsky.social · 13d

Governor Newsom is suing Trump over his order to send California Guard troops into Oregon, calling it unconstitutional overreach. Texas, Chicago, and others may be next. When does “security” become political intimidation? 🪖
#FederalTroops #StateRights #SeparationOfPowers #Authoritarianism #RuleOfLaw

California governor says president ‘attacking rule of law’ as Trump-appointed judge rules twice to stop national guard from any state being used in Oregon