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Republican recession?

Beyond the Iran war: Trump's no-good, very-bad day on jobs, gas, Epstein.
By Susan Page.

"...a decline in jobs, a rise in gas prices and ... release of more Jeffrey Epstein files."

www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Latest Michigan survey reveals how businesses are feeling The survey was conducted in late 2025 and early 2026 by the Michigan Business Network along with Cinnaire, a Lansing-based nonprofit.

Republican recession?

Latest Michigan survey reveals how businesses are feeling.
By Carol Cain.

www.freep.com/story/money/...

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Farmers brace for fertilizer shock as Trump’s Iran strategy shakes global supply Experts say U.S. farmers will see costly increases on the fertilizers they need to grow crops if the war continues, having already faced massive losses due to Trump's trade tariffs

Is the rural economy taking another hit?

Farmers brace for fertilizer shock as Trump’s Iran strategy rattles global supply.
By Peter Rubinstein.

"...the result is a global fertilizer market at serious risk, and which could immediately impact U.S. farmers."

www.themirror.com/news/us-news...

The February Jobs Report Just Came Out, and "This Is My worried Face", Says Justin Wolfers YouTube video by Justin Wolfers

Republican recession sooner than later?

youtube.com/shorts/Y-Iwc...

Today's abysmal jobs report is a reminder that tax cuts for corporations and the rich don’t create jobs or grow the economy.

What's required is investment in working people — and better wages.

When workers have money to spend, the economy grows and businesses create more jobs.

Remember this.

Cartoon by @deadder.bsky.social.

Sluggish jobs report sees US economy shed 92,000 jobs, unemployment tick up to 4.4% A disappointing February jobs report saw the United States economy lose 92,000 jobs in February, largely erasing job gains from January.

Republican recession?

Sluggish jobs report sees US economy shed 92,000 jobs, unemployment tick up to 4.4%.
By Michael Perchick.

abc11.com/post/sluggis...

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is an agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), tasked with coordinating federal responses to domestic disasters.

Here's how the U.S.-Iran war is already hitting consumers' pocketbooks The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend gave way to a week with topsy-turvy markets, spiking mortgage rates and higher prices at the pump.

The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend gave way to a week with topsy-turvy markets, spiking mortgage rates and higher prices at the pump.

Poll: A majority of Americans opposes U.S. military action in Iran Most Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of Iran, and a majority sees Iran as either only a minor threat or no threat at all, an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds.

Do wars tend to lose popularity over time?

Poll: A majority of Americans opposes U.S. military action in Iran.
By Domenico Montanaro.

"...most Americans say that they are against the military action and disapprove of how President Trump is handling it...."

www.npr.org/2026/03/06/n...

Press Review - 'Operation Epstein Distraction': Sexual assault allegations against Trump emerge PRESS REVIEW – Friday, March 6: International papers discuss US President Donald Trump's "warrior transformation" and speculate about how the new war in the Middle East could benefit Russia. Also: the...

'Operation Epstein Distraction': Sexual assault allegations against Trump emerge.

www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/...

"...some cartoons that imply Trump attacked Iran only to divert global attention from the Epstein files. "Operation Epstein Distraction" was renamed to "Operation Epic Fury"...."

Trump To Americans: ‘You Won’t Have To Pay Your Son’s Cell Phone Bill When He Dies At War’ WASHINGTON—Striking a note of optimism as the prospects for a protracted conflict with Iran grew likelier, President Trump on Friday urged Americans to bear in mind that they’ll no longer have to pay ...

Satire?

Trump To Americans: ‘You Won’t Have To Pay Your Son’s Cell Phone Bill When He Dies At War’.

theonion.com/trump-to-ame...

'Pray we don't get there': analysts forecast huge surge in petrol prices US crude oil has posted its biggest weekly gain in futures trading history, with the war in the Middle East leading to a major disruption to global fuel supplies.

Will this price jump help EV sales somewhat?

More pain to come' as oil faces biggest weekly price surge since 1983.
By business correspondent David Taylor.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03...

Kristi Noem is out Writing her political obituary

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He’s taking his love of gold drapes too far.

Trump’s War On Iran: Myth Vs. Fact The White House has defended strikes on Iran, stating that the country’s leaders are “paying for their crimes against America.” The Onion examines the myths and facts surrounding President Trump’s war...

Satire

Trump’s War On Iran: Myth Vs. Fact — theonion.com/trumps-war-o...

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Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal judge in New York ruled Wednesday that companies that paid tariffs struck down last month by Supreme Court are due refunds.

Illegal tax must go!

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court.
By Paul Wiseman and Mae Anderson.

"...Judge Richard Eaton ... wrote that “all importers of record’’ were “entitled to benefit’’ ...."

www.miamitimesonline.com/business/jud...

There is a significant conflict of interest involving the President’s family’s cryptocurrency ventures and the administration’s use of tariffs and wars to influence market prices.

Capitol agenda: Democrats get their Texas dream scenario Tuesday's primary results confirmed the fears of many Republicans looking ahead to November.

Pants-on-fire Red Republicans?

Capitol agenda: Democrats get their Texas dream scenario.

By Mia McCarthy.

"...confirmed the fears of many Republicans who now face a likely scorched-earth campaign..."

www.politico.com/live-updates...

Chart Watchers See Risks of S&P 500 Correction Amid War Jitters For two straight days, US stocks have started deep in the red as the war in the Middle East turned investors risk averse. Both times dip buyers rode to the rescue midday, wiping out much of the earlie...

Republican recession?

Chart Watchers See Risks of S&P 500 Correction Amid War Jitters.

By Natalia Kniazhevich and Carmen Reinicke.

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

I just left a classified briefing with the Trump Admin about the war in Iran. YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren

Worse. Yikes!

youtube.com/shorts/DxrTq...

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