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DOE Seeks $54 Billion for FY27 Budget with $45 Billion Earmarked for Nuclear Programs

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed a $53.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, with nearly $45 billion directed toward nuclear energy and deterrence programs, marking a $5 billion increase from 2026 levels. This hefty allocation underscores a strategic pivot toward nuclear power and security under the Trump administration. Of the total, the […]

Libya’s Oil Production Hits 1.43 Million Barrels Per Day, Highest in Over a Decade

Libya’s oil production has climbed to 1.43 million barrels per day, marking the highest output level in more than a decade, as announced by the head of the National Oil Corporation. This milestone signals a robust recovery for the OPEC member’s energy sector amid a complex regional landscape. The surge in production comes at a […]

Amazon Adds 3.5% Fuel Surcharge for FBA Sellers as Iran War Drives Up Energy Costs

Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) will begin applying a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge to fulfillment fees for third-party sellers starting April 17, as the ongoing US-Iran war pushes energy costs higher across global supply chains. The company posted the notice to Seller Central on Thursday. “Elevated costs in fulfillment and logistics have increased the cost of […]

Trump Warns Iran: Open Strait of Hormuz or ‘You’ll Be Living in Hell’

President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran on April 5, 2026, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face devastating strikes on critical infrastructure, including power plants and bridges. In a fiery Truth Social post, Trump warned, “Open the F—— Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in […]

Russia, China, France Block UN Push to Authorize Force in Strait of Hormuz

Russia, China, and France moved Thursday to block an Arab-backed drive at the UN Security Council to authorize military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with the three veto powers opposing any language permitting the use of force. The vote, originally expected Friday, is now set for Saturday after diplomats confirmed Friday is a […]

UPDATED: US Reportedly Rescues Second F-15E Crew Member in Iran After Intense Firefight

US forces have successfully rescued the second crew member of an F-15E Strike Eagle shot down over Iran, following a heavy firefight, a government official repirtedly confirmed to Al Jazeera. The rescue marks a critical development in the ongoing conflict as tensions with Iran continue to spiral. UPDATE: Al Jazeera is now reporting that the […]

Tucker Carlson Claims Canada Oppresses Citizens, Hints at ‘Regime Change’

In a recent segment that has sparked significant debate, commentator Tucker Carlson offered a provocative assessment of Canada’s current political state, suggesting that the United States’ northern neighbor is ripe for “regime change.” During the discussion, Carlson argued that Canada, once a stable ally, has devolved into a “police state” that is actively harming its […]

UPDATED 2: Trump Sparks Health Speculation on Social Media Over Weekend; Active on Truth Social Following Day

President Donald Trump’s absence from the public eye has ignited widespread speculation about his health and location, with social media abuzz over claims he may be at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The White House called a ‘lid’ at 11:08 a.m. on Saturday, signaling no further public appearances for the day, intensifying rumors amid […]

Ottawa Adds $51M More To Ukraine Aid As Total Racks Up $26B So Far

Canada added another $51 million in aid and reconstruction funding for Ukraine on Friday, extending a support commitment that has now reached nearly $26 billion since Russia’s 2022 invasion. The largest disclosed portion of the package is $32 million for humanitarian assistance, with funds flowing through outside organizations including the Red Cross, the UN Refugee […]

Zoltan Pozsar Called It in 2022: The world did not run out of money. It ran out of trust, protection, and cheap certainty.

Back in 2022, when most of the financial class was still pretending the world could be understood through CPI prints, Fed dot plots, and whatever nonsense was coming out of Jackson Hole, Zoltan Pozsar was talking about something far more important.