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When You're In A Hole, Stop Digging Authored by J. Peder Zane via RealClearPolitics, President Trump was onto something when he replaced Joe Biden’s White House portrait with a mocking picture of an autopen. Given our recent history of failed leadership, why stop there? To truly capture the impact of this century’s presidents, let’s replace George W. Bush’s photo with a picture of a small hole and a shovel. Instead of Barack Obama’s dazzling smile, how about a deeper hole with a longer shovel? And maybe an earth mover before a crater in Donald Trump’s first term. […]

National Trust Sues Trump Admin Over White House Ballroom Project The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and federal agencies on Dec. 12 over the ballroom construction project at the White House. Construction on the project, which involves demolishing part of the executive mansion and building a 90,000-square-foot ballroom, began in September. The project is expected to cost about $300 million, all of which is expected to be funded by private donors, including Trump. The Trump administration released a list of the private […]

A New Republican Vision For Health Care Authored by Monique Yohanan via RealClearHealth, The shutdown dispute offered a clear view into a problem that has shaped federal health policy for more than a decade. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) directs subsidies to insurance companies rather than to individual Americans. Democrats portrayed their position as a defense of middle-class families, but the system of subsidies they have created primarily protects and enhances insurance company profits. The current ACA framework needs amendment to make structural reform possible. […]

DC Pipe Bomb Arrest Raises Questions About Christopher Wray's FBI Authored by Julie Kelly via RealClearInvestigations, It’s a tale of two investigations. In one version – based on past comments by former FBI Director Christopher Wray – the arrest last week of Brian Cole Jr. as the individual who allegedly placed pipe bombs near the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee on Jan. 5, 2021, was the culmination of a dogged, five-year effort by the bureau.  In another version, suggested by Dan Bongino, the […]

ICE Announces Arrest Of 400 Illegal Immigrants In Minnesota Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), More than 400 illegal immigrants have been arrested in Minnesota by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of Operation Metro Surge, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a statement on Dec. 12. Federal agents move away protestors in front of Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 4, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times Operation Metro Surge targets the “worst of the worst” illegal immigrants […]

Santa Vs The Grinch, Diets, & QE By Peter Tchir of Academy Securities Santa vs The Grinch, Diets, & qe The week ended with a bang. At Academy’s Holiday Party, the Marines pulled out all the stops to win the annual “service song” contest (they actually brought out instruments, with Dakota leading the charge on the trumpet). We rolled (like the Army’s rolling along song), straight into Bloomberg TV Friday morning, where Academy was the guest host for the entire 6am hour. Had some interesting guests on the Geopolitical/European side, a bond portfolio PM, and an […]

Brown University Shooting: Benjamin Erickson Reportedly Identified As Person Of Interest Update (1715ET): Both The Washington Post and NBC News cite sources briefed on the investigation who name "Benjamin Erickson" from Wisconsin as a "person of interest" in the Brown University shooting late Saturday night. It is important to note the distinction between a person of interest and a suspect: A person of interest is someone police are still evaluating. A suspect is someone the police believe likely committed the crime. NBC News reporter Tom Winter reported earlier that […]

We're "At The Beginning Of The Credit Destruction Cycle"; Ed Dowd Warns Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Former Wall Street money manager and financial analyst Ed Dowd of PhinanceTechnologies.com warned in September we were at the “Beginning of Panic Rate Cut Cycle.”  Since that prediction, the Fed has cut interest rates three times.  Looks like Dowd called it correctly.   So, when does the panic kick in?  Dowd says, “The panic kicks in when there is some sort of banking wobble or stock market wobble, which is in the process of setting up..." "Private credit […]

Watch: Top Biden Official Belatedly Admits Ukraine War Truth Bombshell Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is way behind the times. On Sunday he very belatedly expressed willingness to drop Ukraine's bid to join NATO. In place of this, he's seeking robust security guarantees. "We are talking about bilateral security guarantees between Ukraine and the United States — namely, Article 5-like guarantees ... as well as security guarantees for us from our European partners and from other countries such as Canada, Japan and others," Zelensky told journalists in a group chat, as […]

Gunman Who Killed 3 Americans In Syria Was Member of Syrian Government Forces Authored by Dave DeCamp via AntiWar.com The gunman who killed two members of the Iowa National Guard and an American civilian interpreter in an attack in Palmyra, central Syria, on Saturday was a member of the Syrian government’s security forces, according to the Syrian Interior Ministry. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) first reported that the attacker was a member of the security forces and called for the Syrian government, which is led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, an offshoot of […]

Zelenskyy Open To Dropping NATO Bid As Peace Talks Continue On Berlin Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is willing to drop efforts to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) if the United States and European allies offer “security guarantees” in order to end the war. “Thus, today, bilateral security guarantees between Ukraine and the US, Article 5-like guarantees for us from the US, and security guarantees from European colleagues, as well as other countries — Canada, Japan — are an opportunity to prevent another Russian invasion,” Zelenskyy said in […]

Liam Neeson, MAHA Ally? Narrates RFK Jr. Doc Slamming Lockdowns And COVID Jabs Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, In an unexpected pivot that’s sending shockwaves through the pharma lobby, Liam Neeson has narrated a documentary titled Plague of Corruption: 80 Years of Pharmaceutical Corruption Exposed, an adaption of Dr. Judy Mikovits’ book and backed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s Children’s Health Defense.  It appears this is not just another celeb voiceover—it’s a direct assault on the COVID-era overreach that crushed freedoms and livelihoods under the […]

Education Dept To Warn Applicants For Aid At Schools With Low Earnings For Grads In a bid to help young Americans make better-informed judgements about the costs and benefits of college education, the US Department of Education has started warning financial-aid applicants who are considering schools whose graduates have weak earnings.  The red flag is now being presented within the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. It's triggered when applicants indicate they're considering a school where the average graduate earns less than a high school graduate. […]

DOJ Must Return Data Seized From Comey Confidant, Court Will Retain Copy: Judge Authored by Melanie Sun via The Epoch Times, The Department of Justice has been ordered by a federal judge to return everything that it seized and obtained between 2017 to 2020 from a longtime confidant of former FBI Director James Comey, siding with the friend and plaintiff who said his constitutional rights had been violated when the materials in his possession were misused to investigate Comey. In a decision on Dec. 12, U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly for the District of Columbia […]

BIS Warns Of Rare "Double Bubble" Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, This weekend, global investors are reckoning with a stark warning from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). In its December 2025 Quarterly Review, the BIS flagged what it called a rare “double bubble” forming across both gold and equity markets. According to the report, “the combination of gold and share prices soaring in unison is a phenomenon not seen in at least half a century.” In fact, BIS Economic Adviser Hyun Song Shin put the risk clearly: “Gold has behaved […]

Luxury Cars, Private Villas And Stacks Of Cash: How Somali Fraudsters Spent Minnesotans' Money Luxury cars. Private villas. First-class flights. And taxpayer money meant to feed hungry kids. New exhibits from court obtained by CBS News reveal how Somali defendants in one of the largest COVID-era fraud schemes in US history plowed through hundreds of millions of dollars in taxpayer money on lavish lifestyles - including lakefront Minnesota properties, overwater bungalows in the Maldives, a Porsche Macan, stacks of cash, designer jewelry, campaigne-soaked vacations, […]

Slovak PM Fico Blast Brussels Warmongers, Wants No Part Of Western Europe If Russian & Ukrainian Lives Are "Worth Shit" Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said he will block any European Union solution that finances Ukraine’s military expenditures, accusing Western Europe of treating Russian and Ukrainian lives as being “worth shit” and of prolonging what he described as senseless bloodshed. In a post on X, Fico said he had held an almost hour-long phone conversation with European Council President António Costa focused […]

Dystopian Horror: 1 In 4 British Teens Turn To AI 'Therapy'-Bots For Mental Health Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, One in four British teenagers have resorted to AI chatbots for mental health support over the past year, exposing the chilling reality of a society where machines replace human connection amid crumbling government services.  The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) surveyed 11,000 kids aged 13 to 16 in England and Wales, revealing that over half sought some form of mental health aid, with a quarter leaning on AI.  Victims or perpetrators of violence were […]

DOT Finds Half Of NY Commercial Drivers Are Illegals, Threatens To Pull $73 Million In Federal Funding The Department of Transportation is threatening to pull $73 million in federal highway funding from New York after an audit found that half of the state's commercial trucking licenses were issued to illegal immigrants. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, NY Gov Kathy Hochul "What New York does is if an applicant comes in and they have a work authorization — for 30 days, 60 days, one year — New York automatically issues them an eight-year commercial driver’s license," […]

83% Of Hungarians Fear Foreign Interference In 2026 Election; New Poll Finds Via Remix News, The vast majority, 83 percent, of respondents to a Mediana survey say next year’s parliamentary election in Hungary could face interference from foreign intelligence agencies. The poll, published by the daily newspaper Nepszava, also indicates that 53 percent of respondents believe Russia might try to influence the upcoming elections, while 49 percent said it would be the European Union or the United States. Another 25 percent fear Ukraine may try to manipulate the elections, […]

High Level Hamas Planner Of Oct.7 Assassinated By IDF Strike In Gaza City The fragile Gaza ceasefire continues hanging only by a thread, with Hamas condemning the latest Saturday Israeli attack against a high-profile official. The Israeli military (IDF) announce it targeted a vehicle in Gaza City on Saturday that was carrying Raed Saad, a senior Hamas commander, which Israel has identified one of the planners of the Oct. 7, 2023 terror attacks. Undated photo of Raed Saad, via TOI An IDF spokesperson later announced on social media that Saad had been killed, while Palestinian […]

'Targeted, Antisemitism': 16 Dead, 38 Injured After Father & Son Terrorists Attack Sydney Jewish Celebration Live feed of terror attack:  Shooting during a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach Two gunmen opened fire, discharging dozens of rounds The two shooters are father and son A bystander intervened and disarmed one attacker 16 people confirmed dead including a 10-year-old kid (New South Wales Minister says via AFP) 38 others wounded, several critically (via AP) One suspect was killed; another is in critical condition Police are examining […]

Erdogan Warns Against Black Sea Becoming Zone For 'Score-Settling' After Strikes Via Middle East Eye Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned on Saturday against the Black Sea becoming a "zone of confrontation" and score-settling between Russia and Ukraine, following a strike against a Turkish ship on Friday. The Black Sea region has seen repeated strikes in recent weeks. On Friday, a Russian air strike damaged a Turkish-owned vessel in a port in Ukraine's Black Sea region of Odessa, provoking criticism from Erdogan. Above: screen grab released by the security […]

Birthing Pains For A Multipolar World Authored by Adam Sharp via DailyReckoning.com, After World War 2, the U.S. emerged as the only major power with its industrial base intact. Europe, the USSR, and Japan were all devastated. The Soviet Union alone had 26 million deaths due to the war. The rest of Europe had approximately another 20 million. Japan lost around 3 million. All the major powers’ infrastructure had been annihilated. Except for America. Even before the war, the U.S. was the eminent economic power of the world. But this advantage increased significantly […]

20 States Sue Trump Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee California, Massachusetts, and 18 other states filed a lawsuit Friday against President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. “President Trump’s illegal $100,000 H-1B visa fee creates unnecessary—and illegal—financial burdens on California public employers and other providers of vital services, exacerbating labor shortages in key sectors,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a statement. The lawsuit alleged the fee is unconstitutional because the administration exceeded the fee-setting […]

Michael Oliver, the man who is well known for his deadly accurate forecasts on stocks, bonds, and major markets, told King World News the historic upside breakouts that just took place are going to send gold and silver prices to levels that will shock the world!

Are gold mining stocks really a leveraged bet on gold—or a long-term trap? Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard analyze 50 years of data and reveal why physical gold has massively outperformed even the best mining companies, exposing the hidden risks of dilution, volatility, and poor timing that most investors underestimate.

This has been a wild day of trading in the gold and silver markets.

Silver has doubled to $64.29 in eight months while gold holds near $4,275—yet American investors own almost none. Goldman Sachs found gold ETFs represent just 0.17% of US portfolios, creating what they call "large upside risk." Plus: oil tumbles on oversupply, Fed officials split on cuts.

The Federal Reserve delivered its third rate cut of 2025, but deep divisions on the committee signal uncertainty ahead. Silver surged to an all-time high of $62.89, capping a historic 113% gain this year. Meanwhile, the race to replace Jerome Powell is heating up.

The price of silver futures have surged above $63 as more QE sends metals prices higher.

The disconnect between paper silver and real-world demand is widening fast. In this episode, Mike and Alan reveal why a silver COMEX breakdown is becoming more likely — and what happens when industrial buyers need physical metal the futures market can no longer deliver.

Fed launches QE5 sending gold and silver higher and the dollar lower.

Silver shattered records this week, topping $60 per ounce while central banks accelerated gold buying to the highest level of 2025. Meanwhile, Trump sets "immediate" rate cuts as his litmus test for the next Fed chair, and his $12 billion farm bailout reveals the true cost of his trade war.

Investors need to buckle up ahead of fiat currency destruction and increased inflation heading into 2026.

The price of gold is coiled to skyrocket vs the stock market, but look at silver...

Silver has shattered its psychological barrier, breaking past $60 per ounce for the first time in history. This milestone in the precious metals bull market signals fundamental shifts in industrial demand and monetary dynamics that could sustain higher prices for years. Discover the five key drivers behind this unprecedented surge...

What is happening behind the scenes in the gold market is absolutely wild.

Gold trades steady at $4,200 as the Fed prepares a hawkish rate cut Wednesday. Global central banks are pumping the brakes on easing, while persistent inflation keeps Americans struggling with soaring costs for food, housing, and childcare—fueling safe-haven demand.

Look at who just said silver might spike above $500.

Gold and silver consolidation continues, what to do with miners?

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to deliver another rate cut this week despite growing dissent among policymakers. Meanwhile, China's central bank extended its gold buying streak to 13 consecutive months, even as prices trade near record highs. State Street Global Advisors sees a potential path for gold to...

Today the short squeeze in the silver market continued with shortages of physical metal being seen across the world.

Institutions are turning increasingly bullish on gold, with many forecasting prices above $5,000 by 2026. Driven by record central bank buying, rising geopolitical tensions, and persistent inflation, the 2026 gold price prediction reflects powerful structural forces reshaping the market. Is your portfolio positioned for what comes next?

Markets are holding their breath ahead of today's delayed PCE inflation report—the Fed's preferred gauge and final data point before next week's rate decision. Gold is consolidating near $4,235 while silver holds near record highs after hitting $58.98 this week. Meanwhile, Treasury bonds are suffering their worst week since June...

Silver pulled back from an all-time high of $58.98 while gold consolidated near $4,200 as traders await next week's Federal Reserve meeting. Markets are pricing in an 89% chance of a rate cut, while mixed labor data and plunging oil prices signal both resilience and caution in the global economy.

Silver just hit all-time highs — but according to Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard, the real move is still ahead. With a 7-year supply deficit, a historic 45-year technical breakout, and a collapsing gold-to-silver ratio, the fundamentals point to dramatically higher prices. Here's why it's not too late to buy...

Most investors lose money because they never learned how to choose investments in the first place. In 2026, you don't need more complexity—you need clarity. Alan Hibbard's 3-question framework cuts through market noise so you can evaluate any asset based on fundamentals, not emotions.

Bank of America's investment team says the dollar's dominance is over—gold is in. Central banks are accumulating at record pace, the Fed is cutting rates, and jobs data is weakening. Silver just doubled in 2025. For precious metals investors watching the macro shift unfold, the message is clear.

Copper just joined gold and silver in record territory for the first time in decades — a powerful signal that investors are rotating into real, tangible assets. With supply tightening, central banks ramping up gold purchases, and global PMI data flashing slowdown, hard assets are emerging as the preferred hedge...

Designing the perfect money reveals a simple truth: you can’t escape the Perfect Money Trilemma. Gold, silver, and Bitcoin endure because they choose security and decentralization over scalability—unlike most cryptocurrencies that only appear decentralized. This episode breaks down why real value always circles back to sound, Layer 1 money.

Silver touched a record high of $57.86 per ounce Monday, surging nearly 90% year-over-year as physical supply tightens and traders price in a December Fed rate cut. Gold also climbed to a six-week high of $4,241, with major banks including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs now projecting prices could surpass $5,000...

Silver’s rally didn’t break — the CME did. As trading halted across major markets, silver kept surging, breaking out above prior highs despite margin hikes. With confidence in fiat eroding and price signals returning, this move mirrors the explosive setup of the late 1970s. Silver may be leading the next...

For more than a century, the London Gold Fixing—now the LBMA Gold Price—has set the benchmark that guides global gold transactions. Today’s transparent, twice-daily electronic auctions reflect real-time supply and demand, shaped by central bank policies, inflation, currency movements, geopolitics, and physical market fundamentals. Understanding these forces helps investors interpret...

Is gold truly expensive at $4,000—or is the real price being held down? Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard reveal the LBMA gold suppression chart, the structural silver deficit, and why both metals may be headed much higher.

Gold pushed higher overnight as traders priced in faster Fed easing and Treasury yields retreated. But the bigger story: with Jerome Powell's term ending in early 2026, uncertainty over Fed leadership is mounting. From Kevin Hassett's pitch to a shortlist of five candidates, the race to lead the Federal Reserve...

Is socialism really “on the way,” or has the U.S. already crossed the line? Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard break down the systems, incentives, and policies that reveal how deeply government control is embedded in everyday American life — and why it matters for anyone protecting their financial future.

Trump's $21 trillion investment claim shrinks to $3 trillion under scrutiny, while delayed GDP reports and disappointing retail sales raise questions about data integrity and economic strength. With consumers tapped out from years of rising costs and producer prices jumping again, the economic picture is murkier than ever. Meanwhile, China's...

Most cryptocurrencies claim decentralization, but few truly achieve it. Alan Hibbard breaks down why most networks remain centrally controlled—and why only systems governed by math or physics, like Bitcoin and gold, avoid the risks investors overlook.

Gold held near $4,080 Monday as December Fed rate cut expectations surged, but a strong dollar and divided Fed officials kept gains modest. Treasury Secretary Bessent claimed tariffs don't drive inflation—contradicting CPI data showing a jump from 2.3% to 3.0% since April. UBS sees silver's pullback as a buying opportunity...