
Wisconsin Voters See State Supreme Court Race as Referendum on Trump (New York Times)
New York Times:
Wisconsin Voters See State Supreme Court Race as Referendum on Trump — Elon Musk's prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday's election into a battle over national politics. — At face va…

What is a ‘revisionist’ state, and what are they trying to revise?
Dissecting a loaded term in international affairs, and what it means for a country to disrupt the prevailing US-led order that is itself now changing.
College students are running out of job prospects — and the situation may only get worse
College students are facing a career apocalypse. To make matters worse, the outlook is likely to get even more dismal in the months ahead.

Forbes Daily: Tariffs Loom Large As Trump’s Cudgel In Foreign Relations
Today’s Forbes Daily covers global markets bracing for new tariffs, Charlie Javice found guilty, Visa’s side hustle fighting fraud, a TikTok deal to come and more.
BREAKING (UPDATE): French far-right leader Marine Le Pen barred from running for public office for five years
After a few tense hours we have a definitive verdict and sentence - and it is the worst Marine Le Pen could have hoped for. She expected to be convicted, but the key question was the sentence. It is a five-year period of ineligibility which is to be carried o…

Anemic Growth Forecast for First Quarter
“Policy uncertainty and new sweeping tariffs from the Trump administration are combining to create a stagflationary outlook for the U.S. economy in the latest CNBC Rapid Update.” “The Rapid Update, averaging forecasts from 14 economists

Donald Trump Agrees to Bill Maher Meeting As 'Favor' for Kid Rock
President Donald Trump has agreed to meet with Democrat comedian Bill Maher as a 'favor,' to Kid Rock, the musician and longtime supporter.
Why It Matters
Maher and Trump have long had a contentious relationship, predating the president's entry into politics.…

The Politicians We Deserve
This is an interesting concept, with an interesting history, and I have heard it quoted many times recently – “we get the politicians (or government) we deserve.” It is often invoked to imply that voters are responsible for the malfeasance or general failings…

Kanye West Disses JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean & More In Wild Akademiks Interview
Kanye West's interview with Akademiks has seen the controversial rapper go off on the likes of JAY-Z, Frank Ocean and Kendrick Lamar.

Donald Trump Agrees to Bill Maher Meeting As 'Favor' for Kid Rock
Trump said he "didn't like" the idea, but that he thought it would be "interesting."