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Low Fare Spirit Airlines is Out of Business…..

May 2, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Their cheap 'Low Fares' business plan does NOT work in the current Trump War economy these days....... Trump War Rising Gas prices ARE affecting the ENTIRE World economy.... Spirit Airlines reshaped aviation in the United States by stripping down flying to its essentials and … [Read more...] about Low Fare Spirit Airlines is Out of Business…..

Filed Under: Media, Military, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Gas prices Rise, Spirit Airline shutdown, Trump War Economy, US Low Fare Airlines

Trump Healthcare Bill Cuts Kick In…Dropping Obamacare Coverage and Closing Hospitals….

May 1, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Hospital’s across the country are in line to lose billions in Federal funding that will cause cuts in services for Americans…. This is NOT an abstract media story. This IS something piled on top of rising consumer prices and almost $5 a gallon gas…. Good … [Read more...] about Trump Healthcare Bill Cuts Kick In…Dropping Obamacare Coverage and Closing Hospitals….

Filed Under: Entertainment, Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Congress, Federal funding for Hospitals, Government, Healthcare, Politics, Rising Healthcare costs, Trump Admin, US Economy

Iran…Trump…Conflict… Evening …5/1/2026….Stalemate Continues…US War/Conflict Poll numbers Drop…

May 1, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

Trump gets deal terms that would allow Iran to control the Strait, Keep its's missile and uranium and have the blockade and sanctions lifted... THAT IS a rough one for Trump to be able to say he 'Won'.... (Who is Trump talking to...The Iranian civilians or Military ?....Who … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump…Conflict… Evening …5/1/2026….Stalemate Continues…US War/Conflict Poll numbers Drop…

Filed Under: Government, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Congress, Government, Iran War Economy, Iran…Trump…Conflict… Evening …5/1/2026, Iran/Strait of Hormuz control, Little support for Trump Iran War, Media, No Trump/Iran Deal, Politics, Polling, US War Economy

Powell to remain at the Fed after he steps down as Chair…..

April 30, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

HOT DAMN! This ought to get Trump REALLY Upset!.... Jerome H. Powell has wrapped up his final news conference as chair of the Federal Reserve. The two-day meeting was notably more divisive and candid than what the Fed usually reveals. Here are a few takeaways: The biggest … [Read more...] about Powell to remain at the Fed after he steps down as Chair…..

Filed Under: Government, Law, Media, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Donald Trump, Government, Jerome Powell /The Fed, Law, Media, Politics, The Fed/Federal Reserve Bank, Trump Admin, US Economy, US Interest rates

Ukraine…Russia Day 1,527…No Russian Advances…Ukraine a Growing Military Power…After Putin Talk in Russia

April 29, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

The Ukraine IS on its way to becoming a potent European military power.... It has held Russia to a stalemate across Ukraine..... It is exporting drones, miiisles and military advice.... This while money keeps coming into Ukraine.... The Russian economy IS hurting and … [Read more...] about Ukraine…Russia Day 1,527…No Russian Advances…Ukraine a Growing Military Power…After Putin Talk in Russia

Filed Under: Government, Military, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: 'Putin's War' for the East Ukraine, Government, Military, Politics, Poor Russian Economy, Post Putin Russia, Russia politics, Trump Admin, Ukraine as a Military Power, Ukraine…Russia Day 1527

Iran…Trump…Conflict… Early Morning…. 4/29/2026…

April 29, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

This site IS reporting thru open sources that there HAVE ships that have moved thru the Strait of Hormuz.... The latest one has been a super yacht owned by a Russian Billionaire made it thru recently as has several cruise ships .... The US and Iran have reportedly looked … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump…Conflict… Early Morning…. 4/29/2026…

Filed Under: Government, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Iran Internal Politics, Iran…Trump...Conflict... Early Morning.... 4/29/2026, Strait of Hormuz

Another Poll with Trump @ 34%….

April 28, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

While Real Clear Politics lists poills at up to 45% for Trump.... Other polls show a completely Different picture..... A new poll shows President Trump’s approval rating has slipped to the lowest level of his second term, with more Americans mostly pointing toward his … [Read more...] about Another Poll with Trump @ 34%….

Filed Under: Government, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics, Polling, the Economy Tagged With: Donald Trump, Government, Politics, Polling, Trump @ 34%, Trump Admin

Iran…Trump…Conflict… Evening… 4/27/2026…Iran would Open the Strait for End of the Conflict….China’s Oil problem Also….

April 27, 2026 By jamesb Leave a Comment

It is unknown if this offer has been approved by the Iranian Military.... There is NO mention of the Iran uranium in this 'Deal' offer.... There IS thought that Trump's blockade IS causing Iran to hoard oil that cannot leave the country for export and MONEY.... Iran … [Read more...] about Iran…Trump…Conflict… Evening… 4/27/2026…Iran would Open the Strait for End of the Conflict….China’s Oil problem Also….

Filed Under: Government, Media, Military, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: China Iran Conflict Oil problems, Donald Trump, Government, Iran /Trump Deal?, Iran military, Iran Oil glut, Iran…Trump...Conflict... Evening... 4/27/2026, Media, Military, Politics, The Strait of Hormuz, Trump Admin, US Iran blockade

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