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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 5h

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon said he was "far more worried than others" about a serious market correction, which he said could come in the next six months to two years. I fully agree with his concerns for the market.
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JP Morgan boss Jamie Dimon sounds warning on US stock market fall

Dimon said he was "far more worried than others" about the potential for a stock market correction.

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 5h

Prosecution of the former director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation James #Comey will backfire on President #Drump and his #DOJ.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Ex-FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty to federal charges

The former FBI leader will go to trial in January but his legal team argue the case is politically motivated.

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 5h

Doesn't the Defense Department have anything better to do?
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Hegseth’s sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics spans nearly 300 investigations

The inquiry, resulting in a smattering of disciplinary action so far, follows an extraordinary directive aimed at silencing criticism of the slain activist and Trump supporter.

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 6h

Former National Guard Vice Chief Major General Randy E. Manner warns #Drump 'trying to create false flags' where #ICE agents are killed
www.rawstory.com/false-flag-t...

Retired general warns Trump 'trying to create false flags' where ICE agents are killed

Former National Guard Vice Chief Major General Randy E. Manner strongly criticized President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to U.S. cities, saying it is a "full indication of dicta...

www.rawstory.com

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 6h

I guess #Drump didn't get his afternoon nap...🤣🤣🤣
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Trump Fights To Keep His Eyes Open At Roundtable Event And People Have Some Thoughts

He looks totally drained

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 6h

🤣🤣🤣 I don't think #Drump senior is of the same opinion...🤣🤣🤣 I think he is more in the direction that he would like to clip the wings on the One 'Elon' in the US.
www.thedailybeast.com/eric-trump-i...

Eric Trump Insists U.S. Needs ‘200 Elon Musks’

The president’s son also weighed in on the volatile relationship between his father and the tech billionaire.

www.thedailybeast.com

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 6h

US President Drump announced that #Israel and #Hamas had agreed on the first phase of a peace plan which could put an end to the two-year war and free hostages. This sounds not very lasting....🤔
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/09/i...

Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of Gaza peace plan, allowing release of hostages and prisoners

Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of a peace plan which could put an end to the two-year war and free hostages.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks, New Yorker

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 6h

Love this. “NATO for nonprofits.”

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'NATO for nonprofits': Groups organize to band together if targeted by Trump

Nonprofit organizations took lessons away from law firms and universities that largely decided to act in isolation after finding themselves in the administration's crosshairs.

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Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 22h

Here is why MTG is for extending the enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs) for ACA marketplace plans.

In her district, GA14

there are 78,000 on ACA plans
74,000 receiving subsidies
the average increase in premiums would be 85%
for a 60-yr-old on a silver plan: 246%
www.kff.org/affordable-c...

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 6h

A number of Fed governors indicated concern over US inflation risk at the previous FOMC meeting. This come as pressure from President #Drump to cut interest rates aggressively is increasing.

K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 14h

Good to see that #Congress #Democrats are not bending over for pressure from #GOP and President #Drump. Do not agree to a stopgap bill without health-care protections, especially an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies that are set to expire at year’s end.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/08/g...

Senate again rejects funding bills as government shutdown enters second week

President Donald Trump and Republicans accuse Democrats, who want any funding bill to include health-care protections, of holding the government hostage.

www.cnbc.com

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 20h

Great to see that #Drump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) can disagree on fundamental #GOP policies and handed #Democrats a big win by putting #Republicans on the defensive once again
www.rawstory.com/trump-mtg-gi...

MTG and Trump gifted Democrats a 'great day' by plunging GOP into new chaos: analyst

During an appearance on MSNBC on Wednesday morning, Politico’s Jonathan Martin claimed that Donald Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) inadvertently handed Democrats a big win on Tuesday by p...

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 20h

Exactly! 🤣🤣🤣
thehill.com/opinion/nati...

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 22h

Russian figure to die in unexplained circumstances.

K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 22h

Former head of a Soviet-era #Pravda newspaper, Vyacheslav Leontyev, 87, has been found dead after falling five floors from his apartment block window in #Moscow. The police consider it a suicide while media outlets noted he is the latest prominent
www.newsweek.com/former-russi...

Former Russian newspaper publisher dies after falling from window: reports

Vyacheslav Leontyev, 87, the head of the Pravda publishing house, has been found dead in Moscow.

www.newsweek.com

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 1d

President #Drump’s administration is warning of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during the government shutdown, reversing what has been longstanding policy for some 750,000 furloughed employees, as the shutdown is hitting #WH and #GOP in the polls
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

The Latest: Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

President Donald Trump’s administration is warning Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a government shutdown, reversing what has been longstanding policy for some 750,000 furl...

www.independent.co.uk

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 1d

#Intel plans to release technical details about its forthcoming chip for laptops, known as Panther Lake, on Thursday. The company is doing a remarkable turnaround power by #US security concerns and need for domestic production.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/07/i...

Intel to reveal tech details on forthcoming PC chip, sources say: Reuters

Intel plans to release technical details about its forthcoming chip for laptops, known as Panther Lake, on Thursday, four sources briefed on the plans told Reuters.

www.cnbc.com

K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 1d

Itsn't Amazon Prime Day quite a bit Yesterday? 🤔
The sales are not as good as they were some years ago, and not much new in the set-up. Seems Beezo is getting old...🤣🤣🤣
www.wired.com/story/prime-...

The Fantastic Sonos Era 100 Reaches Its Lowest Price Yet for Prime Day

Save big on Sonos' stout little smart speaker that ranks among the best we've tested.

www.wired.com

K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 1d

UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch hasn't delivered anything. She is all talks but no action and less ideas. She will likely not be around to see the next election as leader of the Tories.
www.express.co.uk/news/politic...

Kemi Badenoch vows to stop Labour 'stealing from our children and grandchildren'

Conservative leader to hit out at Sir Keir Starmer's party over economy in keynote party conference speech

www.express.co.uk

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 1d

Russia is increasingly using its 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers as launchpad for hybrid warfare against Russian European #NATO countries. Its time #NATO puts a stop to the 'shadow fleet' by banning the ships in #NATO waters, outlawing sailors manning the ships
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Ukraine war briefing: Shadow fleet is launchpad for Russian drones harassing Europe – Zelenskyy

Tankers being used for ‘reconnaissance and sabotage’, says Ukrainian president; drones hit faraway refinery in Siberia. What we know on day 1,323

www.theguardian.com

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 1d

This is normally a clear sign the economic tides are changing. M&A deal-makers and sellers are in a hurry to cash in before the music stops and cash stops flowing, which happens just before a major stock market setback.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/08/m...

The global M&A engine is roaring, fueled by megadeals and rate-cut bets

The nine-month global deal value stood at over $3.4 trillion — a 32% year-on-year jump and the strongest showing since 2021, according to Mergermarket.

www.cnbc.com

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 1d

A clear sign that #Tesla sale is not doing well. If Tesla were hitting their targets, they wouldn't be discounting their prodcts. #Elon is in problems and he is trying to hide it.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/07/t...

Tesla prices Model Y standard below $40,000, debuting more affordable vehicle

Tesla's Model Y standard SUV is priced just under $40,000 and Model 3 standard sedan around $37,000.

www.cnbc.com

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K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 1d

200 of #Texas National Guard troops have arrived in #Illinois as part of the #Drump administration’s long-threatened plan to send military troops into #Chicago, despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition to the move from city and state leaders. #StopOccupation
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Texas National Guard arrives in Illinois despite lawsuit over Trump crackdown

The fierce opposition to troops being sent to Chicago comes as the federal court recently blocked the Trump administration from using National Guard troops for a similar mission in Portland

www.independent.co.uk

K Andersen @kandersen.bsky.social · 1d

Major #US airports are hit with long delays as government shutdown increasingly hits air travel across the country. If you don't absolutely need to travel, avoid the airports until after shutdown.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

US airports continue to see delays as shutdown hits air travel

Air traffic controllers, expected to work without pay during the shutdown, have been calling out sick.

www.bbc.com

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