Viktor Orbán’s defeat showed Democrats how to end Trump’s rule.
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. This past week, we discovered anew that presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner—who serves as a chief Trump administration diplomatic envoy—also profits mightily from business deals with countries with whom he negotiates. We learned, further, that […]
The pope has shown the world how to stand up to Trump | Donald Trump
Sometimes, the “good guys” do wear white hats. Well, sort of. The “good guy” I am referring to is the American-born leader of the Catholic church, Pope Leo XIV, who shepherds a 1.4 billion-strong congregation. The “white hat” he dons is a skullcap called a “zucchetto” – which is meant to signify his authority and […]
How to trade the key earnings of the week from NYSE insider Jay Woods
(PRO Views are exclusive to PRO subscribers, giving them insight on the news of the day direct from a real investing pro. See the full discussion above.) While traders are set to continue focusing on the U.S.-Iran war, New York Stock Exchange insider Jay Woods is watching two key companies reporting earnings on Wednesday. Delta […]
Donald Trump’s Case for War Fails to Mention How to Win It
During the past month, Trump has variously claimed that the war was about regime change, that it was about obliterating the nuclear program that he said he had already obliterated, and that it was about stopping the threat from Iranian ballistic missiles to the U.S. homeland, even though, according to America’s own Defense Intelligence Agency, […]
How extensive is Russia’s military aid to Iran? | US-Israel war on Iran News
“A bit” is what United States President Donald Trump thinks about the scale of Russia’s military aid to Iran. Moscow “might be helping them a bit”, he told Fox News on March 13. A day later, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated laconically that Moscow’s military cooperation with Tehran was “good”. His words seemed to […]
Trump is showing Beijing how to seize Taiwan
Since returning to office last year, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered military strikes from the Caribbean and eastern Pacific to Africa and the Middle East, targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats and suspected terrorist groups. He has attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its leader, Nicolas Maduro. And he has joined Israel in a large-scale assault on Iran […]
How to minimize the pain of travel disruptions
People wait in long TSA lines as the partial government shutdown continues for several weeks at airports like Chicago O’Hare in Illinois, March 9, 2026 Peter Zay/ | Anadolu | Getty Images The first three months of the year have brought significant disruptions for travelers. The Iran war, cartel violence in Mexico, the U.S. military […]
2026 Oscars: How to watch the show and red carpet
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood will convene Sunday night for a nail-biter Academy Awards that’s steering toward a coronation for either Paul Thomas Anderson or Ryan Coogler. Most would call that a win-win. Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” is the favorite heading into the ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. But Coogler’s “Sinners” […]
Iran War Increases Mortgage Rates. How To Find Low Rates
Just as mortgage rates fell below 6% at the end of February — a drop homebuyers awaited for four years — the war in Iran has pushed them back up again. Economists predict rates could fluctuate throughout the year if the fighting continues. Mortgage rates and the 10-year Treasury yield rose in lockstep with oil […]
What Is It and How Can It Save You Money?
Do you soothe your financial anxieties by watching money grow in a traditional savings account? So much so that you avoid putting that money anywhere else out of fear of making mistakes or poor investments? You’re not alone. Shane Walker, CEO of the banking app Qube Money, says he often hears this sentiment from clients. […]