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Rick Newman
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Founder, The Pinpoint Press, www.thepinpointpress.com, now serving #ModerationNation. Author of Rebounders +3 others. Ikon pass. Heirloom tomatoes. Puzzles. Occasional haiku.
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A lot of journalists think #Bezos should fund the The @washingtonpost.com out of his own pocket

Bad idea. I love WaPo but it should compete and adapt like every other business

Why the benevolent billionaire is a bad business model

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Billionaires can’t save journalism, or America
There are good reasons for Jeff Bezos to make the Washington Post profitable instead of funding it like a charity.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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Nobody knew at the time, but 2021 was a make-or-break year to buy a house

That contributes to today's #affordability crisis and the #K-shaped economy

Find out why

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Who’s up and who’s down in the K-shaped economy
Food and energy prices are a big part of the affordability problem, but the biggest factor keeping lower-K Americans down is probably soaring housing costs.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Are you better off than you were one year ago?

If you own stocks, for sure

If you don't own stocks, you probably don't feel much improvement

That's according to the Pinpoint Press Better-Off Index for February

Terrific charts by @dfostergraphics.bsky.social

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The Better-Off Index rises in February
The economy is slightly better off than it was a year ago, but that's not good enough for many voters.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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Is America dying?

Here are some ideas for fixing it

And maybe saving your sanity

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How to survive America in 2026
Hate your country right now? Here are four ways to do something about it.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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Need to know what mattered this week?

I've got the top 5 in money and politics ~

The Fed stays normal, ICE on the hot seat, and more

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Charts by @dfostergraphics.bsky.social

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What mattered this week: The Federal Reserve survives Trump
Plus, Congress could force ICE to demask and Trump's warmongering hits consumer confidence
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January 31, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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Prediction: Trump is not going to attack Iran

In the Trump crisis playbook, threats of war lead to a "deal," whether real or not

We learned that from Greenland and other Trump dramas

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Trump is not going to attack Iran
In the Trump crisis playbook, the threat of war is followed by some kind of "deal."
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January 30, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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There's a dark side to the massive gold rally

Investors are worried about chronic inflation, a global debt crisis and Trump's recklessness

What could be coming?

Find out 👇

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With charts by @dfostergraphics.bsky.social

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The gold rally has an ominous message for investors
A lot of people seem to be betting that a period of turmoil is coming.
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January 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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Trump caved on Greenland

Yet he's rampaging through Minnesota

Why the difference? Markets

Latest from @The Pinpoint Press

Graphics by @dfostergraphics.bsky.social

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Why Trump let up on Greenland while rampaging through Minnesota
Markets stopped Trump's Greenland misadventure. Eventually, they'll protest Trump's effort to destabilize America.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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A recent @nytimes survey found only 32% of American feel they're getting ahead

49% falling behind

Our Better-Off Index explains why

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With great artwork by @dfostergraphics.bsky.social

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Why Americans say they’re worse off under Trump
It's not a "vibecession." Our exclusive Better-Off Index shows that most Americans are not getting ahead under Trump.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Trump's warmongering is simmering down--except in Minnesota

What mattered this week

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Charts by @dfostergraphics.bsky.social

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What mattered this week: Stocks are still calling the shots
Trump's warmongering simmers down, except in Minnesota
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January 24, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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Trump's Greenland drama wasn't as crazy as it seemed

It followed Trump's 5-step crisis formula

Read all about it, latest from The Pinpoint Press

So you know how the next Trump crisis will unfold

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Your 5-step guide to the next Trump crisis
Trump's Greenland crisis came straight from the playbook he's used many times before. Let's demystify it.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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Let's cut to the chase on Trump's Greenland quest

Military force off the table (thank you, financial markets)

Supreme Court likely to stop emergency tariffs

Ergo, Trump largely bluffing

Here's the off ramp

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Here’s the off-ramp for Trump’s Greenland showdown
Military force is out. Tariffs probably won't work. Trump is not going to acquire Greenland.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:44 PM
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Trump says the economy just had "the greatest first year in history."

Nope

Here's the data: How the Trump economy ranks compared with Biden, Obama and others

With terrific graphics from @dfostergraphics.bsky.social

You won't find this anywhere else

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Trump's first year was an economic bummer
Our exclusive rankings show the Trump economy is underperforming Biden, Obama and other presidents.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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Crazy idea for crazy times ~

What if the Nobel Committee made a deal with Trump?

Offer him the Peace Prize if he brings actual peace to Minnesota, Greenland, Ukraine, Venezuela ... 🤔☹️

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What if the Nobel Committee just gave Trump a Peace Prize?
There would be conditions—such as actually imposing peace.
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January 19, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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What mattered this week: Trump's wars everywhere, all at once

~Venezuela simmers down

~ Greenland heats up

~ Iran boils

~ Powell fights back

And more

Smarter news for smarter people, from The Pinpoint Press

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What mattered this week: Trump’s wars on everything, everywhere, all at once
And we're not even including his war on Minnesota!
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January 17, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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The Pinpoint Press graded Trump's affordability plans on energy, health care, housing, credit and autos

Our grades range from B to F

See if you agree (and issue your own grades if you don't)

With graphics by @dfostergraphics.bsky.social

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Let’s grade Trump’s affordability plans
His highest grade is a B. His lowest grade is an F. See if you agree.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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Trump says there's an economic boom 🙄

But the only ones getting ahead under Trump are people who own stocks

The new Pinpoint Press Better-Off Index shows why

With terrific visuals by @dfostergraphics.bsky.social

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You’re only better off under Trump if you own stocks
The new Pinpoint Press Better-Off Index shows who's winning and losing in the K-shaped economy.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Want to understand the K-shaped economy?

Then check out the new Pinpoint Press Better-Off Index

Are you better off than one year ago? We have the answer

Latest from The Pinpoint Press

With terrific graphics by @dfostergraphics.bsky.social

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Introducing the Better-Off Index
Our data shows whether ordinary people are better off—or worse off—than than they were one year ago.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Inflation in December was a tolerable 2.7%

But voters want price cuts, not a lower rate of increase

And purchasing power has grown by 0 from 2021 through 2025

Affordability crisis remains

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Inflation is moderate, affordability is still a problem
Inflation remained at 2.7% in December. That won't placate voters angry about four years of high costs.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Independents are now 45% of the electorate--a record high.

Let's get to 50%!

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Voters hate both political parties more than ever
The rise of the Independents continues 💪
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January 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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Market response to Trump's latest attack on the Fed:

Stocks flatline

Interest rates rise

Dollar slumps

Gold spikes

Latest from The Pinpoint Press ~

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Markets hate Trump’s latest attack on the Federal Reserve
In the escalating feud between Trump and Fed chair Jerome Powell, investors back Powell.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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What mattered this week ~

Needless death in Minneapolis

Venezuela submits

Jobs tank

The RFK diet

Plus what will matter next week

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What mattered this week: Minneapolis erupts, Venezuela submits, jobs tank
Plus, we can all eat like RFK Jr., now.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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50,000 new jobs in December may sound okayish, but don't miss the big picture: Job growth cratered in 2025

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Job growth cratered in 2025
There's been a sharp slowdown in hiring since Trump started imposing tariffs in the spring.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Trump wants to make housing cheaper by banning big companies from buying homes and letting you take a low-rate mortgage with you when you sell

Won't do much

Here's what will

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The real way to make housing cheaper
There are plenty of ideas for lowering housing costs. Trump's aren't those
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January 8, 2026 at 8:44 PM
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What Trump is doing in 2026 is different

~ Taking bigger risks than any president in decades

~ Military adventurism

~ More probably coming

~ Doesn't care about popularity

~ What could go wrong? 🙄 Lots

Here's what you need to know:

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The Trump Disruption is now the Trump Revolution
Trump is suddenly taking more risks than any president in decades. Here's what you need to know.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:36 PM