How Turning Point Became Donald Trump’s Battleground Force Multiplier
Detroit—When Donald Trump speaks at the city's convention center here on Saturday, it will be the second straight weekend he is headlining an event put on by the organization Turning Point Action, which has evolved into a force in politics and is led by a combative founder, Charlie Kirk.
It is a long-time marriage that links Donald Trump to a commentator who made headlines in 2020 for saying women in...
Joe Biden Props, Once More, On The Tent Pole Address
With Joe Biden’s own party divided and universities overcome in progressively challenging protests over the war in Gaza, United States President Joe Biden will deliver an important speech today that guides hope and validates that he can bring moral clarity to the unrest.
But the address will also test a verbal style and approach to a presidential announcement that even allies worry doesn’t always resonate best with voters.
For much of...
Antony Blinken Returns to China, Issues Warning on Military Aid to Russia
Secretary of State Antony Blinken of the United States will travel to Beijing this week, sending an intimidating message message to China to decrease its technical assistance to Russia's military or face significant consequences.
Antony's three-day trip starting on Wednesday follows the approval of a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine by the U.S. House and comes amidst concerns in Western capitals over increased Chinese assistance to Moscow for the...
Trump Media Implements Stricter Rules for Shorting Its Stock
Trump Media & Technology Group is trying to make it harder for short-sellers who want to bet against its stock, with company CEO Devin Nunes formulating recent measures as a case of market manipulation.
Devin Nunes summarized their concern in a letter sent to Adena Friedman about so-called naked short-selling action on the Dow Jones Transportation stock, Nasdaq chief Adena also asked that listed sellers declare their net short positions.
The letter...
What a Trump 2.0 presidency would mean for the stock market
Investors are beginning to consider the potential stock market implications of a second Donald Trump presidency. Trump has been ahead of President Joe Biden in various polls and betting markets, so a second presidential term for Trump is not out of the question.
According to a recent note from Capital Economics, a Trump 2.0 presidency would likely have a big impact on the top macro factors that investors are most...