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Jacson6
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January 30, 2026
Possible new Federal Reserve Chairman - Kevin Warsh
He is another Oligarch worth billions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Warsh
January 28, 2026
CBS Video News is reporting that the mad liquid squirter has ten DUI's. He has been charged with assault for the act.n/t
January 27, 2026
.09% The repubs are going to kill Medicare by a thousand cuts.
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-01-27-2026?mod=hp_lead_pos1 [PAYWALLED]
WSJ: Stock Market Today: UnitedHealth, Other Health-Insurance Stocks Slide
Health-insurer stocks are tumbling on news the Trump administration wants to hold Medicare rates almost flat next year.
Shares in Humana, UnitedHealth and CVS led losses, sinking more than 10% in morning trading. UnitedHealth also issued soft 2026 revenue guidance.
The Wall Street Journal first reported that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed to hold payment rates to an average .09% increase next year, far below what the companies and Wall Street had expected.
Shares in Humana, UnitedHealth and CVS led losses, sinking more than 10% in morning trading. UnitedHealth also issued soft 2026 revenue guidance.
The Wall Street Journal first reported that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed to hold payment rates to an average .09% increase next year, far below what the companies and Wall Street had expected.
.09% The repubs are going to kill Medicare by a thousand cuts.
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-01-27-2026?mod=hp_lead_pos1 [PAYWALLED]
January 27, 2026
Hey! I Just realized more people have been killed by ICE in MN then killed by immigrants over the last month.
January 25, 2026
How Many People here believe that school children will do remote learning on a snow day?
It ain't gonna happen, IMHO.
January 21, 2026
I guess people should vote for her because she was on TV?
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/republican-michele-tafoya-former-nfl-sideline-reporter-launch-minnesot-rcna249272
Republican Michele Tafoya, a former NFL sideline reporter, to launch Minnesota Senate run
Three sources familiar with her decision confirmed that Tafoya is running for the Senate, and two sources said an official announcement is expected Wednesday.
I guess people should vote for her because she was on TV?
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/republican-michele-tafoya-former-nfl-sideline-reporter-launch-minnesot-rcna249272
January 21, 2026
Ramblin' Man Bob Seger.
A TV news conference I saw today reminded me of this 57 year old song.
January 20, 2026
America Needs Greenland.
If we let the Chinese & Russkies invade they will take all of the glaciers.
January 13, 2026
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/01/13/congress/deepfake-porn-bill-allowing-victims-to-sue-passes-senate-00725817
Deepfake porn bill allowing victims to sue passes Senate
The Senate passed legislation Tuesday to allow victims of nonconsensual deepfake pornography to sue the producers and distributors of such content.
The proposal was put forward by Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on the Senate floor for unanimous consent, and is co-sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).
The proposal was put forward by Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on the Senate floor for unanimous consent, and is co-sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.).
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/01/13/congress/deepfake-porn-bill-allowing-victims-to-sue-passes-senate-00725817
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