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Barely a week after the failed assassination of former US President Donald Trump, investors are already moving on from the "Trump trade." The "Trump trade" refers to investor strategies that reflect the market consequences of a second Trump presidency. This trade was in full display on Monday — the first trading day after the Saturday assassination attempt.

The 'Trump trade' is winding down, and the Fed's rate plans are back in focus

Nashville, TN

Former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump has promised to establish a strategic national Bitcoin reserve if he gets elected president in November, telling listeners to “never sell your Bitcoin.” Moreover, he announced that he would fire U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler on his first day in office.

Trump says he'll make a national Bitcoin reserve

The U.S. federal government's outstanding borrowing has now reached a staggering $35 trillion. In the past and among other nations, rising national debt has led to increased inflationary pressures and eroded confidence in traditional fiat currencies. Yet unlike other times in history, sovereign nations and investors alike have an opportunity...

Why the US's $35 Trillion National Debt is ‘Good for Bitcoin’

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady tomorrow, but investors are eager for signs of a rate cut ahead in September. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates for the second time in 17 years on Wednesday. The Japanese yen has strengthened as investors cover...

Bitcoin Investors Are Watching Bank of Japan Moves Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

Crypto investment funds saw surging trading volume last week amid the launch of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States, though asset inflows fell sharply from the previous week due to assets leaving at least one of the funds. According to a CoinShares report published Monday, combined trading...

Ethereum ETFs Boost Crypto Fund Trading Volume as Bitcoin Retains ‘Healthy’ Interest

The New Republic

Elon Musk is denying reports that he plans to donate $45 million per month to support Trump’s candidacy, in more terrible news for the former president.The Wall Street Journal had previously reported that Musk planned to make the staggering contributions to the pro-Trump political action committee America PAC. In an interview with right-wing influencer Jordan Peterson broadcast on X Tuesday, Musk told Peterson that the report “is simply not true. I’m not donating $45 million a month to Trump.“Now, what I have done is I have created [the America PAC],” he continued. Earlier this month, The New York Times reported...

Elon Musk Suddenly Pulls the Rug Out From Under Donald Trump

Fox News

Comments made by New York Times columnist Ezra Klein went viral after revealing "top Democrats" told him they don't believe former President Trump is a "threat to democracy."

Progressives enraged as Democrats reportedly privately admit Trump isn't an 'existential threat to democracy'

Mediaite

Professor Allan Lichtman — whose model has predicted 9 of the last 10 presidential elections — told CNN that replacing President Joe Biden “could not be more misguided.”. Calls for Biden to drop out have dominated coverage of CNN’s Biden-Trump debate last Thursday night after deadly early...

Professor Who Predicted 9 of 10 Elections Tells CNN Taking Biden Out ‘Could Not Be More Misguided’

Entrepreneur

The two billionaires have a complicated past on social media.

Mark Cuban Slams 'Soulmate' Elon Musk, Says Silicon Valley's Support for Trump Is a 'Bitcoin Play'

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Business Insider

Trump denied considering Jamie Dimon for Treasury Secretary, even though he said in June he would consider the CEO for the role.

Trump says he 'doesn't know who' brought up adding Jamie Dimon to his Cabinet. It was Trump.

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

WashingtonExaminer

Joe Biden’s presidency has been falling to pieces before our eyes for months, but recent events have made it clear that his Humpty Dumpty moment has finally arrived. Few will weep. If you’re looking for a rundown of how awful Biden’s presidency has been, Victor Davis Hanson offers a pretty good summary. Yet for me, […]

Biden’s presidency is finished

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

As North Carolina continues to attract new residents, understanding the rights and obligations of both tenants and landlords becomes increasingly important. Here’s what you need to know about landlord entry and tenant rights in the state.

Can landlords enter at any time, or is it trespassing? Here are the rules in North Carolina

Los Angeles, CA

Activist investor and renowned short seller Andrew Left surrendered to authorities in Los Angeles on Monday and was scheduled to appear before Judge Rozella A. Oliver in U.S. District Court this afternoon, according to a CNBC report. Left is facing both a criminal indictment issued Thursday by the Justice Department and charges of “bait-and-switch” tactics from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

GameStop, Nvidia Short Seller Andrew Left Surrenders on Fraud Charges

Elon Musk’s endorsement of former President Donald Trump — the man who has promised the U.S. will “drill, baby, drill” for more oil — isn’t endearing his company to potential Tesla buyers. Suggested Reading. The electric vehicle maker’s favorability among Democrats has dropped to...

'Very few' Democrats are willing to buy a Tesla after Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump

A post shared on social media purports that Karine Jean-Pierre stated that President Biden will continue to call Trump a threat to democracy even after the assassination attempt. Verdict: False. Jean-Pierre did not say this or use the term while answering the question regarding the terminology. Fact Check:. Israeli Prime...

FACT CHECK: No, Karine Jean-Pierre Did Not Say Biden Will Still Refer To Trump As A ‘Threat To Democracy’

Bucks County Beacon

Most Americans want Donald Trump to drop out of the race. Most Americans believe Trump is dishonest. Most Americans reject Trump’s vision for the country. And most Americans don’t trust Trump to handle a crisis.

AP-NORC Poll: About 60 Percent of Americans Want Trump to Withdraw from Presidential Race

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

In North Carolina, the divorce process can be challenging, particularly due to the mandatory one-year separation requirement. This law mandates that couples must live separately for at least a year before filing for divorce, a rule that can be frustrating for many.

You might be granted a divorce in North Carolina if your spouse is ‘incurably insane.’ Here’s how

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There’s a Problem With Senator Lummis’ Bitcoin Reserve Plan, Cato Institute Expert Says

Self-proclaimed “Bitcoin senator” Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) announced legislation on Saturday that aims to build a government Bitcoin reserve of 1 million BTC within the next five...

There’s a Problem With Senator Lummis’ Bitcoin Reserve Plan, Cato Institute Expert Says

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