Economy
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Prominent Cheney Rival, Clinton and Obama Critic Joe Lieberman Dies after Fall
(Headline USA) Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who nearly won the vice presidency on the Democratic ticket with Al Gore in the 2000 election, has died, according to a statement issued by his family. Lieberman died in New York City on Wednesday due to complications from a fall, the statement said. He was…
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White House Gaslights Americans Again, Says It Won’t Let GOP ‘Defund the Police’
(Dmytro “Henry” Aleksandrov, Headline USA) The White House decided to gaslight Americans by accusing House Republicans of defunding the police while claiming that Joe Biden will protect law enforcement and support crime-reducing programs. The comments came after the House Republican Study Committee (RSC) released its Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal that was titled “Fiscal Sanity to…
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Elon Musk: U.S. is ‘Toast’ Without ‘Red Wave’
(Headline USA) Billionaire Elon Musk said this week that the U.S. will be “toast” unless there’s a “red wave” in November’s election. “I voted 100% Dem until a few years ago,” Musk tweeted. “Now, I think we need a red wave or America is toast.” I voted 100% Dem until a few years ago. Now, I…
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Grassroots Efforts Secure Another Repeal of Gold and Silver Sales Taxes
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) Major sound money battles in the states have been heating up — with important bills moving forward right now in Kentucky, New Jersey, Idaho, Nebraska, and Iowa, among others. Adding to a long list of Money Metals’ legislative victories, last week Utah became the fourth state to embrace the…
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Trump-Backing Granddaughter of Famed Maine Bootmaker, Dies at 82
(Headline USA) Linda L. Bean, a granddaughter of famed outdoor retailer L.L. Bean who became an entrepreneur, philanthropist and conservative activist, has died at age 82. Bean died Saturday, her business manager, Veronika Carlson, confirmed in a written statement Sunday. No cause was given. “Linda was known for her amazing work ethic, entrepreneurial spirit as…
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Gold & Silver Eye Higher Price Levels as Fed Fumbles
(Mike Gleason, Money Metals News Service) As the Federal Reserve confirms plans to cut interest rates later this year, Jay Powell’s shifty stance on inflation has left many Fed watchers scratching their heads – and others crying foul. On Wednesday, Fed policymakers opted to keep their benchmark Funds rate unchanged for now, as expected. However,…
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Insights from Axel Merk: Analyzing Macro Trends and Monetary Policy Post-Fed Meeting
(Money Metals News Service) In a recent interview conducted by Mike Maharrey from Money Metals with Axel Merk, President and Chief Investment Officer of Merk Investments, they discussed the impacts of macro trends, Federal Reserve policies, and the outlook on gold markets following a Federal Reserve meeting. Axel Merk highlighted the significant influence of the…
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Sports Illustrated to Continue Operations after Agreement Reached w/ New Publisher
(Headline USA) Sports Illustrated will continue operations after the company that owns the brand agreed with a new publisher for its print and digital products. Minute Media took over on Monday after reaching a licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group. On Jan. 19, Authentic announced that it was revoking the Arena Group’s publishing license after…
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MAHARREY: The Federal Reserve Didn’t Do Anything But It Had Plenty to Say
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) The Federal Reserve didn’t do anything at its March Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, but Jerome Powell & Company had plenty to say. The Fed’s dovish rhetoric sent a wave of relief through the markets and drove stocks to yet another all-time high. People would probably be wise…
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SIGNED INTO LAW: Wisconsin Formally Ends Sales Taxes on Gold and Silver
(Jp Cortez, Sound Money Defense League, Money Metals News Service) Responding to an overwhelming groundswell of grassroots pressure, Gov. Tony Evers today signed a bill into law that secures Wisconsin’s place as the 44th state in America to end sales taxes on the purchase of precious metals. Assembly Bill 29 and Senate Bill 33, carried…
