Joe Mathews
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Here it comes: the crisis wave of Americans making the tough choice to drop coverage — in the face or rising premiums.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Here it comes: the crisis wave of Americans making the tough choice to drop coverage — in the face or rising premiums.
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Judges block Trump from cutting hundreds of millions in grants to cities, counties reut.rs/4ieDvUJ
Judges block Trump from cutting hundreds of millions in grants to cities, counties
A pair of federal judges on Friday separately blocked President Donald Trump's administration from unilaterally imposing new conditions on hundreds of millions in U.S. Department of Homeland Security grants to cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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* WHITE HOUSE ECONOMIC ADVISER HASSETT: THERE COULD BE A LITTLE BIT OF ALMOST QUIET TIME IN THE LABOR MARKET
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November 17, 2025 at 1:28 PM
* WHITE HOUSE ECONOMIC ADVISER HASSETT: THERE COULD BE A LITTLE BIT OF ALMOST QUIET TIME IN THE LABOR MARKET
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November 14, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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AUTHERS: “.. Emerging markets are “outperforming their developed peers by more than two standard deviations. That is statistically significant .. They might just be the greatest market beneficiaries from Trump 2.0.”
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November 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
AUTHERS: “.. Emerging markets are “outperforming their developed peers by more than two standard deviations. That is statistically significant .. They might just be the greatest market beneficiaries from Trump 2.0.”
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TOKYO (AP) - Japanese tech giant SoftBank says it has sold all its shares in chip maker Nvidia for $5.8 billion.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:49 AM
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese tech giant SoftBank says it has sold all its shares in chip maker Nvidia for $5.8 billion.
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Trump: "I want the money to go into an account for people where they buy their own health insurance. It's so good. The insurance will be better. It'll cost less. Everybody is gonna be happy. They're gonna feel like entrepreneurs. They're actually able to go out & negotiate their own insurance"
November 11, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Trump: "I want the money to go into an account for people where they buy their own health insurance. It's so good. The insurance will be better. It'll cost less. Everybody is gonna be happy. They're gonna feel like entrepreneurs. They're actually able to go out & negotiate their own insurance"
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One CEO called the idea a “disgusting insult” and “economic genocide against the Gen Z generation.” 👀
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November 10, 2025 at 11:38 PM
One CEO called the idea a “disgusting insult” and “economic genocide against the Gen Z generation.” 👀
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The median home price in the U.S. is $435,000. At 6.5% interest:
30-Year Mortgage:
- Monthly Payment: $2,750
- Total Loan Cost: $989,800
50-Year Mortgage:
- Monthly Payment: $2,450
- Total Loan Cost: $1,471,300
$1,036,300 just in interest. This is the definition of broken.
30-Year Mortgage:
- Monthly Payment: $2,750
- Total Loan Cost: $989,800
50-Year Mortgage:
- Monthly Payment: $2,450
- Total Loan Cost: $1,471,300
$1,036,300 just in interest. This is the definition of broken.
November 9, 2025 at 6:11 AM
The median home price in the U.S. is $435,000. At 6.5% interest:
30-Year Mortgage:
- Monthly Payment: $2,750
- Total Loan Cost: $989,800
50-Year Mortgage:
- Monthly Payment: $2,450
- Total Loan Cost: $1,471,300
$1,036,300 just in interest. This is the definition of broken.
30-Year Mortgage:
- Monthly Payment: $2,750
- Total Loan Cost: $989,800
50-Year Mortgage:
- Monthly Payment: $2,450
- Total Loan Cost: $1,471,300
$1,036,300 just in interest. This is the definition of broken.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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If you’re in line, stay in line!
Polls are starting to close, but as long as you’re in line, you have the right to cast your ballot and help Democrats win across the country.
Polls are starting to close, but as long as you’re in line, you have the right to cast your ballot and help Democrats win across the country.
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
If you’re in line, stay in line!
Polls are starting to close, but as long as you’re in line, you have the right to cast your ballot and help Democrats win across the country.
Polls are starting to close, but as long as you’re in line, you have the right to cast your ballot and help Democrats win across the country.
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i did my americorps service at a place called bridging, where people got to shop for free for home goods when they had little to nothing.
abuse survivors, fire victims, people getting their first secure housing
silverware, cooking utensils—they were like gold. people got their first pan.
abuse survivors, fire victims, people getting their first secure housing
silverware, cooking utensils—they were like gold. people got their first pan.
November 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
i did my americorps service at a place called bridging, where people got to shop for free for home goods when they had little to nothing.
abuse survivors, fire victims, people getting their first secure housing
silverware, cooking utensils—they were like gold. people got their first pan.
abuse survivors, fire victims, people getting their first secure housing
silverware, cooking utensils—they were like gold. people got their first pan.
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I’m at my brother in law’s place on 67th Street.
The trick or treaters are enjoying pointing that fact out.
The trick or treaters are enjoying pointing that fact out.
November 1, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I’m at my brother in law’s place on 67th Street.
The trick or treaters are enjoying pointing that fact out.
The trick or treaters are enjoying pointing that fact out.
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CHIPOTLE CEO: “.. The consumer slowdown is really affecting our business in a meaningful way.”
Shares are down 42% this year.
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Shares are down 42% this year.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
CHIPOTLE CEO: “.. The consumer slowdown is really affecting our business in a meaningful way.”
Shares are down 42% this year.
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Shares are down 42% this year.
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FEDWATCH: Markets are rejecting the notion “that companies can relentlessly announce spending on AI without a corresponding dollar of revenue to show for it.”
$META and $MSFT “net debt to (12-month trailing) EBITDA after capex is at a positive ratio .. suggests a significant increase in leverage.”
$META and $MSFT “net debt to (12-month trailing) EBITDA after capex is at a positive ratio .. suggests a significant increase in leverage.”
October 30, 2025 at 10:40 PM
FEDWATCH: Markets are rejecting the notion “that companies can relentlessly announce spending on AI without a corresponding dollar of revenue to show for it.”
$META and $MSFT “net debt to (12-month trailing) EBITDA after capex is at a positive ratio .. suggests a significant increase in leverage.”
$META and $MSFT “net debt to (12-month trailing) EBITDA after capex is at a positive ratio .. suggests a significant increase in leverage.”
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The Trump administration has a rainy day fund that will keep SNAP from expiring in November. Trump is refusing to use it.
Funding SNAP isn't a choice he can make. It's a legal obligation. USDA must release the funds and stop punishing the American people.
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Funding SNAP isn't a choice he can make. It's a legal obligation. USDA must release the funds and stop punishing the American people.
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Dozens of States Sue Trump Administration Over Planned Food Stamp Cuts
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October 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The Trump administration has a rainy day fund that will keep SNAP from expiring in November. Trump is refusing to use it.
Funding SNAP isn't a choice he can make. It's a legal obligation. USDA must release the funds and stop punishing the American people.
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Funding SNAP isn't a choice he can make. It's a legal obligation. USDA must release the funds and stop punishing the American people.
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With food insecurity hitting many, I would like to create food backpacks for students to take home over Thanksgiving break.
Any help is greatly appreciated 🫶
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Any help is greatly appreciated 🫶
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October 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
With food insecurity hitting many, I would like to create food backpacks for students to take home over Thanksgiving break.
Any help is greatly appreciated 🫶
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Any help is greatly appreciated 🫶
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Dr. Davis gave me the same feeling.
That’s why I endorsed him and ranked him number one on my ballot.
That’s why I endorsed him and ranked him number one on my ballot.
After finishing this conversation with Minneapolis mayoral candidate @dewayneforminneapolis.com - I felt the stirrings of something unfamiliar in relation to recent American politics.
It was Hope.
I hope you read and share this interview.
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It was Hope.
I hope you read and share this interview.
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The next Mayor of Minneapolis?
A conversation with the Rev. Dr. DeWayne Davis ...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Dr. Davis gave me the same feeling.
That’s why I endorsed him and ranked him number one on my ballot.
That’s why I endorsed him and ranked him number one on my ballot.
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Sticker shock for ACA recipients:
Clint and Cindy Kittrell, Oregon: $305/month --> $2,500/month.
Chad and Tara Smith, Idaho: $710/month --> $1,000/month.
Jessica Bunger, Florida: New premiums quadruple to $1,100/month. "I’ve never felt so powerless in my life"
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Clint and Cindy Kittrell, Oregon: $305/month --> $2,500/month.
Chad and Tara Smith, Idaho: $710/month --> $1,000/month.
Jessica Bunger, Florida: New premiums quadruple to $1,100/month. "I’ve never felt so powerless in my life"
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Americans Are Getting a Look at Next Year’s ACA Premiums and Many Don’t Like It
Many Affordable Care Act enrollees could pay hundreds of dollars more if they stick with their health plans.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Sticker shock for ACA recipients:
Clint and Cindy Kittrell, Oregon: $305/month --> $2,500/month.
Chad and Tara Smith, Idaho: $710/month --> $1,000/month.
Jessica Bunger, Florida: New premiums quadruple to $1,100/month. "I’ve never felt so powerless in my life"
www.wsj.com/health/healt...
Clint and Cindy Kittrell, Oregon: $305/month --> $2,500/month.
Chad and Tara Smith, Idaho: $710/month --> $1,000/month.
Jessica Bunger, Florida: New premiums quadruple to $1,100/month. "I’ve never felt so powerless in my life"
www.wsj.com/health/healt...
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Trump Administration loses again re shutdown layoffs. apple.news/ABTnzu69dSGq...
Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump shutdown layoffs — The Hill
A federal judge has indefinitely blocked President Trump’s efforts to lay off thousands of federal employees amid the government shutdown.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump Administration loses again re shutdown layoffs. apple.news/ABTnzu69dSGq...
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October 28, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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October 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM