Manufacturing jobs have plummeted under Trump's tariffs—this is not putting America first.
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Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/subsidies-aca-extension-tax-vote-house-senate/
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CBS News
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/business/economy/european-union-mercosur-trade.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/business/economy/european-union-mercosur-trade.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share
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NY Times
E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People
The agreement represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States’ turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
Trump Goon Delivers Bonkers Excuse for Grim Jobs Report
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-goon-kevin-hassett-delivers-bonkers-excuse-for-grim-jobs-report/
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https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-goon-kevin-hassett-delivers-bonkers-excuse-for-grim-jobs-report/
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The Daily Beast
Trump Goon Delivers Bonkers Excuse for Grim Jobs Report
Kevin Hassett gave an out-of-the-box explanation for a dismal economic marker.
U.S. oil giants tell Trump they're noncommittal on Venezuela
https://www.axios.com/2026/01/09/us-oil-giants-noncommittal-on-venezuela?utm_social_post_id=647741857&utm_social_handle_id=1830665590513511
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https://www.axios.com/2026/01/09/us-oil-giants-noncommittal-on-venezuela?utm_social_post_id=647741857&utm_social_handle_id=1830665590513511
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Axios
U.S. oil giants tell Trump they're noncommittal on Venezuela
Exxon CEO Darren Woods said Venezuela is currently "uninvestable" without "significant changes" to commercial frameworks and legal system.
White House says it's 'reviewing protocols' after Trump seemingly broke the law by disclosing jobs data early
https://fortune.com/2026/01/09/trump-leak-jobs-data-early-white-house-reviewing-protocols/
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https://fortune.com/2026/01/09/trump-leak-jobs-data-early-white-house-reviewing-protocols/
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Fortune
White House says it's 'reviewing protocols' after Trump seemingly broke the law by disclosing jobs data early | Fortune
The White House claims "there was an inadvertent public disclosure" but it says the media shouldn't be "grasping at straws to foment another fake controversy."
Trump’s Suspected Insider Trading Could Break Global Financial Markets
https://counterflood.substack.com/p/trumps-suspected-insider-trading
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https://counterflood.substack.com/p/trumps-suspected-insider-trading
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Substack
Trump’s Suspected Insider Trading Could Break Global Financial Markets
If left unchecked, the cautionary tale of self-serving billionaires wrecking civilization could become reality far sooner than most realize.
Trump Calls for One-Year Cap on Credit Card Rates at 10%
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-10/trump-calls-for-one-year-cap-on-credit-card-rates-at-10
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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-10/trump-calls-for-one-year-cap-on-credit-card-rates-at-10
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Bloomberg.com
Trump Calls for One-Year Cap on Credit Card Rates at 10%
President Donald Trump on Friday called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, effective Jan. 20, without specifying details.
Trump calls for cap on credit card interest rates in latest appeal to affordability concerns
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/09/business/affordability-trump-cap-credit-card-interest-rates?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=missions&utm_source=reddit
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https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/09/business/affordability-trump-cap-credit-card-interest-rates?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=missions&utm_source=reddit
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Reddit
From the Economics community on Reddit: Trump calls for cap on credit card interest rates in latest appeal to affordability concerns
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Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c205dx61x76o
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BBC News
Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable'
Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.
Insider Trading was so common in 2025 that it's starting to shape the economy
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Judge Halts Trump’s $10 Billion Social Safety Net Funding Freeze
https://townflexnews.com/judge-halts-trumps-10-billion-social-safety-net-funding-freeze/
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https://townflexnews.com/judge-halts-trumps-10-billion-social-safety-net-funding-freeze/
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TownFlex
Judge Halts Trump’s $10 Billion Social Safety Net Funding Freeze
A federal judge has paused the Trump administration’s $10 billion social safety net funding freeze, restoring aid to five states while legal challenges move forward.
Trump announces one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/10/trump-credit-card-interest-rate-cap
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/10/trump-credit-card-interest-rate-cap
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the Guardian
Trump announces one-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates
Critics express doubt president can implement such a move without approval from Congress
The Insider Trading Epidemic of 2025
https://www.civolatility.com/p/insider-trading-epidemic-of-2025
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https://www.civolatility.com/p/insider-trading-epidemic-of-2025
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Civolatility
The Insider Trading Epidemic of 2025
2025 saw several high-profile cases where unusual trading activity preceded major public announcements, leading to widespread suspicions of insider trading.
Trump moves to block courts from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue in US accounts
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/trump-signs-order-protect-venezuelan-oil-revenue-held-us-accounts-2026-01-10/
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https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/trump-signs-order-protect-venezuelan-oil-revenue-held-us-accounts-2026-01-10/
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Reuters
Trump moves to block courts from seizing Venezuelan oil revenue in US accounts
An emergency order, signed by Trump, said the revenue, held in foreign government deposit funds, should be used in Venezuela to help create "peace, prosperity and stability."
Google Guys Say Bye to California Sergey Brin is joining his Google co-founder, Larry Page, in reducing ties to the state where they built their fortunes.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/technology/google-founders-california-wealth-tax.html
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/technology/google-founders-california-wealth-tax.html
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NY Times
Google Co-Founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page Reduce Ties to California
Sergey Brin is joining his Google co-founder, Larry Page, in reducing ties to the state where they built their fortunes.
Supreme Court holds off on Trump tariff ruling for now — what's at stake for economy
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/08/the-supreme-court-may-rule-friday-on-trumps-tariffs-heres-whats-at-stake-for-the-economy.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard
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https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/08/the-supreme-court-may-rule-friday-on-trumps-tariffs-heres-whats-at-stake-for-the-economy.html?__source=iosappshare%7Ccom.apple.UIKit.activity.CopyToPasteboard
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CNBC
The Supreme Court may rule Friday on Trump's tariffs. Here's what's at stake for the economy
The decision is poised to have far-reaching impacts on not only trade policy but also the U.S. fiscal situation.