The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency

The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency

The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

The BBC is doing the journalism our networks are too scared (or captured) to touch. Trump insider trading suspicions deserve wall-to-wall coverage—not a blackout.. - Dr. Cole

The World Is A Safer Place Without Trump

• Transits through the Strait of Hormuz should be avoided – Maersk
• Vance's trip to Pakistan for talks with Iran on hold, US official says
• Iran’s Judiciary rejects Trump’s claims on planned execution of 8 women
• Trump says US likely to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire nears end
• Oil Traders Warn of Recession Impact as Hormuz Hits Demand
• Trump Blurts Stunning Claim About Vietnam War — Which He Avoided Serving In
• Federal judge sides with Indiana man over ICE tracking app, grants injunction
• Activist, School and Religious Leaders Offer Advice on Fighting Back Against ICE
• Popular opinion favors Democrats’ push for ICE and CBP agent accountability
• CT Judicial Branch launches remote hearings page amid fear of ICE at courthouses
• Detained at the doorstep: ICE snatches Guatemalan delivery worker outside East Harlem home, terrifying neighbors

The russia-backed Trump regime of the United States is suspending arms deliveries to Finland, Estonia and other front line countries to russian aggression.

Trump works for Putin. - Michael MacKay

 

Shut It Down, It Is Useless Anyway

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned on Tuesday that his department will be unable to pay out employee salaries starting in early May amid the ongoing partial government shutdown. 

To combat woke, Plastered Pete Hagueseth has removed the annual flu jab.

So, in addition to spreading freedumb our military will be spreading a little something extra. - The Politburo of Teabilly Mockery

Polls seem to show Israel is dead to democrats. I never thought I’d see that in my lifetime - Benjamin Diktor 

 

Republican Shenanigans

• Senate GOP unveils $70B immigration plan to circumvent Democrats in bid to end DHS shutdown
• ‘So Stupidly!’ Trump Rips Supreme Court — and His Appointees — in Scorching Rant
• ‘Backstabbing’ GOP Senate leader is facing a full-blown MAGA revolt
• Alex Jones Goes on Shirtless Tirade in Response to The Onion’s Planned Takeover
• Judge denies University of Florida College Republicans’ request for preliminary injunction
• Trump Rages at ‘Traitor Democrats’ and ‘Decaying’ WSJ for Demeaning Achievement
• Pope Leo's popularity withstands Trump's papal attacks

Last week trump was telling the Pope to stay out of politics this week he's reading from the Bible in the Oval Office. - Covie

Good. On Your Way Out, Don't Let The Door Hit You In The A**
Former Jeffrey Epstein lawyer Alan Dershowitz announced on Monday that he would be registering as a Republican for the first time in his life after 67 years as a registered Democrat.

Ken Starr led impeachment proceedings against Bill Clinton for lying about sex.

He then became Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorney and helped negotiate the 2008 non-prosecution agreement.

The same deal that granted immunity to Epstein's co-conspirators. - Epstein File Search

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Rock The Voter News

• Senate Democrats seize on new allegations against Patel, press DOJ to preserve documents
• Virginia voters deciding on redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress
• Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress in face of expulsion vote

“The problem with socialism is you eventually run out of other peoples money.”

Sweetie we’re $38 trillion in debt under capitalism - DemetriusRO6

Shoutout to The Atlantic reporters for publishing these massive scoops instead of waiting years to put them in a book. - Covie

My Late Husband Was An Alcoholic and Coke Addict. His Eyes Would Bug Out Just Like Patel's After A Bender.

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) defended FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday following a report in The Atlantic alleging Patel has engaged in excessive alcohol use and other behaviors that have alarmed colleagues at the bureau.

“I don’t know anything about his drinking. I’ve not heard any rumors or heard any concerns,” McCormick told reporter Pablo Manríquez, who asked whether Patel’s “drinking” was a national security concern. “I think he’s executing his job brilliantly up to this point, so I don’t see why that would even be a controversial thing.”

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Business/Tech News

• Oil Rises as Traders Await US-Iran Talks With Truce Winding Down
• Warsh grilled on President Trump influence on Fed, personal assets
• Trump Flattered Amazon and Others Fear ‘Offending’ Him With Tariff Refund Ask
• Microsoft cuts Xbox subscription prices, bucking industry trends

Tim Cook donated $1M to Trump’s inauguration.

He fawned over Trump and gifted him a 24-karat gold plaque (as Apple lobbied for tariff exemptions).

Apple donated to Trump’s ballroom.

And it removed ICE tracking apps from its stores after a demand from the DOJ.

Remember this. - Robert Reich

Pure Extortion and the Media Yawns
President Donald Trump said he’d remember companies that decline to seek refunds on duties paid after the Supreme Court struck down a large swath of his tariffs.

In Europe people are losing their jobs over ties to jeffrey epstein meanwhile in the US someone with ties to epstein is being considered for a promotion to Fed Chair. - Covie

Just in: Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple. I wish Trump would also step down.

Of course, I’m comparing apples to oranges. - Captain Obvious

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Odd News

• ‘Is it life? We can’t tell’: Nasa’s Curiosity rover finds organic molecules on Mars
• Glowing ring of plankton surrounding New Zealand islands linked to deadly underwater plateau 
• Historic Great Lakes flooding shoves ice chunks into Michigan homes
• Texas Ice Cream Shop Serving Crawfish Ice Cream Has 'Sold Out' of the Flavor 'Numerous Times Already'
• Finnish Air Force pilots disciplined for drawing genitalia in the sky

Time To Deflate Photo

Tuscany vineyard waiting for the hungry.

Peace.

Patel sues Atlantic over report on job performance, alcohol use

Patel sues Atlantic over report on job performance, alcohol use

FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million Monday after the magazine published explosive reporting detailing the director was fearful of losing his job and struggled to be reached after nights of excessive drinking.

Kash Patel is suing The Atlantic for $250M for reporting on his excessive drinking and erratic behavior. He has zero chance of winning, and I guarantee he’ll drop it before discovery. It’s all about getting the headline. Classic Trump move. - Mike Nellis

The World Is A Safer Place Without Trump

• ‘Lots of Bombs’: Trump Threatens Iran as Deal Deadline Approaches
• Trump says Israel did not talk him into Iran strikes
• ‘Pretty Close’: Trump Economic Adviser Defends Trump’s Timeline on Iran War
• U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship. And, tariff refund portal ...
• Trump threatens Iran again as ceasefire deadline looms, U.S. gears up for peace talks
• Army sergeant says "ICE is out of control" after his wife was detained
• Kennebunk community works to free man detained by ICE agents 8 months ago
• Charles McGonigal, ex-FBI official, sentenced to 50 months for working with Russian oligarch

It seems that Trump is threatening the Iranian negotiators with assassination if they don’t agree to his deal. I can’t help wondering if this is the way he’s always handled his business affairs and if there are some unexplained deaths of associates which should be investigated. - Teresa Parkham

MAGA is literally a Jewish movement now. - RedPillMediaX

I'm 76 years old and for most of my life I have been on the side of Israel because of Hitler and the Holocaust. I can't do it anymore. I can't tolerate genocide and crimes against humanity. F=ck Netanyahu. = Michael Coates

 For someone who claims to have a lifelong aversion to alcohol, Trump sure does like to surround himself with drunks. - Ron Filipkowski

Yeah, Right, Sure He Will.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised that the IDF soldier who can be seen attacking a statue of Jesus Christ in a viral photograph will face “harsh” punishment in a statement issued on Monday morning.

Republican Shenanigans

• Congress publishes list of 28 House members investigated for sexual misconduct — in wake of major scandals
• Fox News Hosts Battle House Republican Who Joined Dems to Extend Protections for Haitian Migrants: ‘That’s Not What I Said’
• Trump’s approval rating sinks to second term low: Poll
• ‘I Respect the Move’: Maher Spills on Trump Trying to Block Kennedy Center Award
• Supreme Court stays out of parental rights case  
• Melania Trump rejects Jeff Bezos' wife's peacemaking with Anna Wintour: 'Not interested

As of today, Florida SNAP recipients can’t buy soda or candy because God forbid we allow a single mom and her kids a few moments of happiness at the end of the day.  - Warren

October Surprise From the GOP? Really? What Could It Be?

Rumors are swirling on Capitol Hill about a potential “October surprise” from the Supreme Court that has some Senate Republicans and their aides hopeful for a last-minute surge in voter enthusiasm on their side of the aisle.

The Hill’s Alexander Bolton dug into the topic in a lengthy article on Monday, quoting several Republicans and some anonymous aides about the possibility that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito may retire just in time for a high-profile confirmation battle – much like the one over Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 that helped flip some Senate seats.

“It seems like it could happen,” one senior Republican aide told Bolton. “We’ll get somebody confirmed. The fight will be interesting.”

Someone needs to explain to the Pope about MAGA Christians...

The reason they prefer the Old Testament to the New Testament is simply that...Christ isn't in it - John Cleese

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Rock The Voter News

• 'This charade…': Democrats walk out after clash with GOP Senators at explosive ICE hearing
• Obama and Mamdani sing with kids during first meeting in New York
• Senate Democrats press Fed chair pick Warsh on plan to divest holdings
• Fetterman: Democrats’ response to Iran war ‘disappointing’

“Zohran’s wife tweeted bad stuff at age 15” Ok have you seen what the president of the United States is currently tweeting at age 79? - chanelly37

This Is Beyond Disturbing...

Physicist and science communicator Michio Kaku is warning that a growing number of scientists who have died or gone missing under unexplained circumstances should be treated as a national security issue rather than isolated incidents.

In comments to Fox News Digital published on Saturday, Kaku said the clustering of cases involving scientists with access to sensitive research is unprecedented and warrants coordinated government scrutiny.

I  keep thinking about the classified documents that donald stole and allegedly sold. You know, the nuclear and advanced technology docs? Yeah, those. I mean… if you were the foreign adversary or criminal syndicate who purchased them, you’d probably need a bunch of scientists who created or worked on that tech to make whatever was in the docs, right? = LincolnsBible

My theory on the missing/killed scientists:

The Chinese and or the Russians have learned that the United States possesses a technology/capability which terrifies them.  They’re attempting to learn about and subvert whatever program(s) exists. - Gordo

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Business/Tech News

• Allegations fly as Trump announcements tied to potential insider trading schemes
• Trump says Energy secretary 'totally wrong' on gas prices not dropping to $3 until next year
• Maryland to become first state to ban ‘dynamic pricing’ in grocery stores
• LIV Golf Put Out a ‘Security Alert’ on a Reporter Who Attended Tournament

Just a thought: How about we stop shaming the poor for buying things that may not be essential, and start shaming the rich for making a profit off things that are essential? - Andrea Junker

At some level you have to credit Trump for being the first man to go to war with the pope and the ayatollah at the same time - Kyle Smith

 

The Onion Takes Over Info-Wars! This Is Not A Joke.
Satire site the Onion says that it has — after 17 months legal wrangling — successfully landed a deal allowing it take over Infowars, the right-wing conspiracy-fueled site run by Alex Jones.

They should change the name to "Strait of Schrödinger". It's both open and closed at the same time. - Brian Willott

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Odd News

• One of the oldest meteor showers peaks this week
• NASA Shuts Down Voyager 1 Instrument as Its Life Force Fades
• \This kea parrot is the first-known disabled alpha male
• Mind if we drop in? Hot air balloon with 13 aboard makes emergency landing in California backyard
• Kansas students take Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to prom

Time To Deflate Photo

Antarctica from Space. Oh, look, its melting into a heart shape.

Peace.

U.S. considers $20 billion cash-for-uranium deal with Iran

U.S. considers $20 billion cash-for-uranium deal with Iran

The U.S. and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan with some very sensitive elements.

So bottom line:

Trump just paid $20 Billion for something which Obama's deal paid $2 Billion

Art of the Deal.

 

The World Is A Safer Place Without Trump

• Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' as Trump says US blockade will continue until deal reached
• Trump Claims ‘USELESS’ NATO Called to Offer Help Once Hormuz Strait Was Open
• Oil prices drop more than 10% and US stocks soar after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
• Trump Declares Israel Is ‘PROHIBITED’ From Bombing Lebanon After Iran Deal
•  Hegseth compares 'Trump-hating' reporters to enemies of Jesus
• Kennedy Center Director Threatened to Rename Israel Lounge at October 7 Event
• Minnesota woman ICE pulled from car during arrest files claim against feds
• DHS finalizes ownership of massive ICE warehouse property in Salt Lake City
• ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds
• 85-year-old widow detained by ICE returns home, France's foreign minister says

Yay. The Strait that was open before we began bombing Iran open, is open again.  

Everybody pretend this is a huge victory for Trump so he'll end this catastrophe.- Ann Coulter

Well, The Eurovision Song Contest Doesn't Want To Exclude Israel

More than 1,000 entertainment figures have signed a letter rejecting an Israel boycott and pushing for the country’s continued inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Multiple countries, including Ireland, Iceland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain, have announced withdrawals from the song competition over Israel’s inclusion.

This will be the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, which is set to take place in Vienna in May.

So we are back to where we were before Trump spent $54 Billion, killed 150+ kids, lost 13 American Lives and got hundreds of Americans wounded.

Republican Shenanigans

• Senate GOP losing patience with Speaker Johnson as DHS faces crisis
• NEW POLL: Republicans Back In Control Of California Governor Race, Post Swalwell
• House Republican Reveals Senator She Claims Is Facing ‘Disturbing’ Allegations
• Please Clap: Trump Demands Praise From Media Outlets He Constantly Attacks
• Republican candidate for NY gov commends Trump’s war in Iran
• 2 Kentucky Republicans in Congress defy party in support of limiting Trump's war powers
• Trump Faith Honcho Gushes About Trump Rattling Off ‘So Many Sermons!’

Trump Does Victory Lap After His Massive F-ck-up Gets Partially Unf-cked - Andy Borowitz

Trump Isn't Treading Lightly Around John Brennan. Big Mistake.
The Justice Department has removed the career Miami federal prosecutor leading the investigation into John Brennan, after she resisted pressure to quickly bring charges against the former CIA director and prominent critic of President Donald Trump, according to people briefed on the matter.

Alan Dershowitz helped negotiate Jeffrey Epstein's 2008 plea deal that let Epstein serve 13 months. Victims later accused Dershowitz himself. He denied it.  He joined Trump's first impeachment defense team. He appears dozens of times in the released files. - Epstein File Search

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Rock The Voter News

• Three SC Democrats running for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat.
• Californians are pouring money into Democrats’ Senate races in other states
• Montana Independents are now raising more money than Democrats in Senate Race
• Health Care Is Dead on the Hill but Very Alive in Democratic Campaigns
• Jen Psaki Shuts Down Democrats’ 25th Amendment Hopes for Trump: ‘It’s Not Going To Happen’

A new global poll found that 93% of Catholics outside the US want JD Vance to convert back to Evangelicalism and never try to mansplain Catholicism to the Pope ever again. - Halfway Post

I Get Heinlein's Stranger In A Strange Land Vibes From This And I Don't Know Why...

A string of US scientists who have either disappeared or died is a matter of urgent national importance, a member of the House Oversight Committee insisted Friday — as a UFO researcher became at least the 11th added to the list of mysteries.

Rep. Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) said his office had already been eyeing some of the “too coincidental” disappearances a year before President Trump announced Thursday that he had ordered an investigation.

He said the fate of the scientists is almost “certainly” linked to the access some had to classified aerospace, defense and UFO information — with the potential involvement of bad actors from China, Russia or Iran.

“This is a rallying call to pay attention to this issue and make sure that our nation’s top scientists are safe and secure,” Burlison said on “Fox & Friends” early Friday.

Contrary to Trump's claims, no transfer of nuclear materials to the United States has been negotiated. - IranMilitaryEN on X

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Business/Tech News

• Pope Leo Expected to Attend Notre Dame Basketball Games in Rome Amid Trump Rift
• FAA seeks flight cuts at Chicago airport to head off summer delays
• The attack on Sam Altman exposed a dark underbelly of the anti-AI movement
• Fuel surge threatens Spirit Airlines bankruptcy exit, raises liquidation risk

Trump: "Millions of American small businesses, including corner stores. What is a corner store? I've never heard that term. I know what a corner store is but I've never heard it described-- a corner store. Who the hell wrote that?"

This May Backfire on the GOP, Which Would Be Hilarious

In the dead of night at 2:09 a.m. on Friday, the House passed a bill to extend FISA through April 30 by unanimous consent, after Republicans tanked procedural votes on the controversial warrantless surveillance law. 

Adam and Eve were the first people to ignore the Apple Terms and Conditions.

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Odd News

• Northern lights could be visible as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight (April 17-18)
• Colorado River may have pooled and spilled over to form the Grand Canyon, solving a long-standing mystery — but not everyone agrees
• Marvel fan gets 63 comic book characters tattooed on his body
• Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet
• You love crawfish. You love ice cream. Would you try crawfish ice cream? You can in Houston!

Time To Deflate Photo

Mount Fuji, Japan is the perfect Japanese landscape.

Peace.