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Trump declares national emergency to shield Venezuelan oil cash. AI-Generated.
Introduction Former U.S. President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency aimed at protecting Venezuelan oil revenues held under U.S. jurisdiction.
By Saad about 7 hours ago in The Swamp
As U.S. Debt Soars Past $38 Trillion, the Flood of Corporate Bonds Is a Growing Threat to Treasury Supply. AI-Generated.
Introduction The United States recently surpassed a staggering $38 trillion in national debt, reigniting concerns about fiscal sustainability and the Treasury market’s health. Compounding the issue, analysts warn that a flood of corporate bonds entering the market could increasingly compete with Treasury securities for investors’ attention and funds. As companies borrow aggressively to finance growth, buybacks, or refinancing, Treasury bonds may face unprecedented pressure, potentially impacting interest rates, investor confidence, and the government’s ability to fund itself efficiently.
By Asad Aliabout 8 hours ago in The Swamp
Trump’s Housing Plan Casts Wall Street as the Villain. He’s Got the Wrong Guy. AI-Generated.
Introduction Former President Donald Trump has recently unveiled a housing plan aimed at addressing the U.S. affordability crisis, focusing heavily on blaming Wall Street and large financial institutions for rising rents and home prices. According to Trump, these corporations are “hoarding housing and driving Americans out of their own neighborhoods.” While the rhetoric resonates with many voters frustrated by soaring costs, experts argue that the plan misidentifies the core problem, conflating financial investment trends with broader systemic issues in housing supply, zoning, and policy.
By Asad Aliabout 8 hours ago in The Swamp
Trump Pushes a 1-Year, 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates — Banks Balk. AI-Generated.
Introduction Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited controversy in the financial sector by proposing a 1-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates. According to Trump, the move aims to protect American consumers from what he calls “usurious” rates that burden millions of households. While many consumers welcomed the proposal, major banks and financial institutions have expressed strong opposition, arguing that such a cap could disrupt credit markets and hurt the economy.
By Asad Aliabout 8 hours ago in The Swamp
Trump’s Territorial Ambition: New Imperialism or a Case of the Emperor’s New Clothes?. AI-Generated.
Introduction Donald Trump’s approach to foreign policy has always challenged convention, but recent discussions around territorial influence and expansion have reignited debate about whether his vision represents a form of modern imperial ambition or simply political theater without substance. From bold rhetoric about sovereignty and borders to transactional diplomacy with allies and rivals alike, Trump’s posture raises an enduring question: Is this the emergence of a new imperial mindset, or a symbolic display masking limited practical intent?
By Asad Aliabout 8 hours ago in The Swamp
New York attorney general sues Trump administration over offshore wind project freeze
President Trump should not be able to block the wind energy projects that would power over a half million homes. However, this does not mean he is a champion for energy and fossil fuels. In fact, he is a detractor in that realm. The government ought to have no say about the building of private property, even if it is for poor performing sources like wind turbines.
By Skyler Saundersa day ago in The Swamp
The Greenland Gambit: Why a Trump Return Would Reignite a Geopolitical Obsession. AI-Generated.
Analysis of a Revived Proposal: The U.S. Interest in Greenland A report from The Guardian states that Stephen Miller, a former advisor to Donald Trump, has indicated that a reelected Trump administration would seriously reconsider the idea of purchasing Greenland. This proposal, initially met with widespread dismissal in 2019, is now presented as a concrete objective for 2025.
By Saad a day ago in The Swamp
U.S. Delegation Flies to Venezuela: Oil, Politics, and High-Stakes Diplomacy
The U.S. Takes a Sudden Diplomatic Turn A U.S. government delegation has arrived in Caracas, Venezuela. This trip marks a notable shift in engagement with the government of President Nicolás Maduro. The visit comes amid global energy market instability following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The American delegation is expected to discuss several pressing issues, including the status of U.S. citizens detained in Venezuela and potential changes to global oil supplies.
By Saad 2 days ago in The Swamp
Starmer Talks to Trump.
Sir Keir Starmer spoke to President Trump on the telephone last night. They spoke at length, according to a Downing Street Spokesman, about Greenland and the tanker Bella 1 or Marinera. Sir Keir Starmer's view on Greenland is in line with other European leaders. That is, they stand with the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Ms. Frederiksen has said that if the US were to invade Greenland, it would be the end of NATO. And rightly so, Denmark and America are NATO Allies. It would be a literal stab in Denmark's back if America went ahead and invaded Denmark. How can a friendship stand when your close friend has done something to offend you? That would be the case between the US and Denmark over Greenland. It would only embolden people like Putin.
By Nicholas Bishop3 days ago in The Swamp
Why Trump Wants Greenland: The Unseen Battle for the Arctic. AI-Generated.
Introduction: More Than a Real Estate Joke In 2019, a headline ricocheted around the world: then-President Donald Trump was reportedly interested in buying Greenland. The news cycle treated it as a peculiar footnote. However, dismissing this as mere eccentricity misses the entire point. The underlying motive was not a vanity project, but a blunt, if clumsily expressed, recognition of a fundamental shift in global affairs. The Arctic, and Greenland as its strategic centerpiece, is no longer a remote, frozen periphery. It has become a central arena for 21st-century power politics, driven by climate change, resource competition, and military strategy.
By Saad 4 days ago in The Swamp
Putin Dispatches Naval Vessels.
Vlad "The Invader" Putin (taken from Vlad "The Impaler" Tepes) has officially stepped into the situation between America and Venezuela on the high seas. It seems the capture of Nicolas Maduro, who is now facing trial in New York, crossed a red line for Russia. Maduro and Putin are close allies, and Maduro's successor, Delcy Rodriguez, will be just as close with her Russian counterpart.
By Nicholas Bishop4 days ago in The Swamp
Miniature Mind Musings #11:
Are there infinite levels to this lowness, or is there a sale on somewhere? Blink for one minute… Sheesh! I don’t think words like “politics” or “leadership” are gonna be definitions that leave the masses feeling all warm and fuzzy inside anymore for a long time.
By The Dani Writer5 days ago in The Swamp