Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio has raised serious concerns about the U.S. economy, warning that Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies could lead to economic trouble far worse than a typical recession. Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press this Sunday, Dalio, the 75-year-old founder of Bridgewater Associates, said the U.S. is "very close to a recession" but emphasized that the risks go beyond that. “I think we’re at a major decision point,” Dalio said. “A recession usually means two quarters of negative GDP growth—we’ve seen those before. But what we’re facing now could be much more serious. We’re seeing signs of a breakdown in the global monetary system. We’re spending more than we can sustain. That’s a warning sign.” Dalio’s comments come amid market turmoil caused by...

U.S. and Iranian diplomats began indirect talks on Saturday in Oman, aiming to address international concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions. On Sunday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the initial discussions “productive” and “a good step forward.” Speaking to Fox News, he emphasized that while President Donald Trump hopes to avoid military action, the U.S. is fully prepared if necessary. “We’ve shown the ability to go far, go deep, and go big,” Hegseth said. “We don’t want to, but if it comes to that, we will act to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.” President Trump echoed those sentiments earlier in the week, stating that military intervention is “absolutely” on the table if diplomacy fails. “If it requires military, we’re going to have military,” Trump told ...

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is urging Democrats to take a more aggressive stance against former President Trump’s tariffs, rather than waiting for the courts to act. Speaking on ABC News’s This Week on Sunday, Warren responded to questions about the legal challenges surrounding the tariffs and her call for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate whether Trump allies may have financially benefited from the resulting market volatility. “We don’t have to wait for the courts to step in,” Warren said. “The real question is whether Republicans will stand with us on this.” Warren has recently called on Congress to act against Trump’s tariff measures, emphasizing that regulating trade is within Congress’s constitutional powers. She urged Democrats to push their ...

Elon Musk is not the root problem. Neither is Donald Trump. The real issue lies in Republicanism and a political system that’s failing us. Across the U.S.—and here in Iowa—protests have been erupting against Elon Musk and Tesla. Critics highlight Musk’s disturbing admiration for fascist-era symbolism, cozy ties with neo-Nazi groups, and efforts to dismantle federal institutions. And they’re not wrong—Musk's behavior and rhetoric have been deeply alarming. From online commentary to public demonstrations and even petitions to remove him, the outrage is loud and growing. The core argument is this: “Elon Musk holds too much power, and no one elected him. How is one billionaire allowed to wreak havoc on the U.S. government?” That criticism is valid. Musk holds far too much sway ove...

President Donald Trump and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk have proposed a new initiative called the "DOGE Dividend," aiming to distribute $5,000 checks to eligible American households. This plan is part of a broader effort to return a portion of government savings to taxpayers What Is the DOGE Dividend? The "DOGE Dividend" refers to a proposed one-time payment of $5,000 to qualifying U.S. households. The funds would come from savings achieved by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a temporary agency established by President Trump and led by Elon Musk. DOGE's mission is to reduce federal spending and improve government efficiency.​ Origins of the Proposal The idea was initially suggested by James Fishback, CEO of investment firm Azoria, on the social media platform ...