A gas tax holiday talks about 18.4¢ while ignoring the $1.50 problem. That's politics, not policy. And half of it likely goes straight to oil company profits. Congress knows this. Some just hope you don't.

Here’s the thing—especially on April 15: cutting the IRS isn't some abstract budget trim. It's a tax cut delivered through weaker enforcement. And it mostly goes to people with the most scope to hide income.

If the job interview is "Will you do my bidding?" the answer isn't central bank independence. It's central bank karaoke: the chair just sings the president's tune.

Kevin Warsh once argued for rates that were too high for the economy, and he now seems politically reluctant to contradict Trump. That's a worrying combo.⁣ ⁣ We'll find out soon enough which one shows up to work.

This isn’t just about who gets a tax cut. It’s about who bears the long-run burden. Higher prices for basics plus temporary relief is a rotten deal for working households.

Consumer sentiment is near a 75-year low.⁣ ⁣ But increasingly, these surveys may be measuring partisanship as much as economics.⁣ ⁣ In other words, they may be asking “Do you like the president?” as much as “Do you like the economy?”

Two things can be true at once: private credit isn't identical to 2008-era shadow banking, and some of the same vulnerabilities may be creeping back. Similar enough to inspect closely.

Why oil? Because worsening war news tends to threaten energy supply. That pushes oil prices up. So rising oil isn’t just about petrol; it’s a signal about geopolitical risk hitting the global economy.

Oil prices are falling, but don't celebrate at the pump just yet. The Strait of Hormuz is "open" — for now. We're 5 days into a 10-day ceasefire. A lot can still change.

Economists call this diminishing marginal utility. The first dollars change your life. The billionth doesn't. So the argument stops being about consumption and starts being about power.

⭕Le bilan de la mort du massacre #Israélien à #Deir-Qanoun_Al-Nahr la nuit dernière s'élève à 12 — 11 des personnes tuées appartiennent à la même famille.

Today is International HPV Awareness Day. Almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV (human papillomavirus). It's also linked to head and neck cancers, as well as other cancers. But there is an easy and effective way to never get the virus. We tell you how. #HPVawareness #HPVvaccine

Big announcement: we are expanding access to youth jobs across King County government! Today we are launching YouthWorks, a new web app that connects people ages 16 to 24 with paid internships and volunteer opportunities. Learn more and apply at kcyouthworks.org

Release the Trumpstein files!! Stop the cover up! The pervert belongs in prison not in the White House! #PedoPres #NotMyPresident #FuckTrump #TrumpsteinFiles #EpsteinFiles chips-gifs.com/page_2 👇

TODAY, please join us for this CIC talk with Hayley Shanks, at 2:00 pm. douglas.research.mcgill.ca/calendar/ent... *** AUJOURD'HUI, venez participer à ce nouveau séminaire du CIC avec Hayley Shanks à 14 h. douglas.research.mcgill.ca/fr/calendrie...

Saímos da 1ª reunión do convenio do Comercio de Alimentación da Coruña: a patronal trae un informe “moi negativo”, pero nós discrepamos: as empresas veñen de ter beneficios importantes. E aínda por riba, hoxe sen propostas. Seguimos! ✊ #Convenio #Coruña #DereitosLaborais

🟣Hoxe #CCOO chamamos a participar nos movementos feministas no #25N para alzar a voz contra as violencias machistas. 💜Un paso adiante por ámbitos laborais libres de violencia. 👉 www.ccoo-servicios.es/galicia/html... #violenciamachista #NosToca #NingunaMujerSola @ccoo-servicios.es

Houston Texans' GM Nick Caserio on contract extension talks for DE Will Anderson Jr and QB CJ Stroud. #Texans #NFL

@carolineheldman.bsky.social @aliadastagir.bsky.social @tracyexplains.com and Melba Pearson on the next episode of A Moment with Erik Fleming! #blacksky #politics #podcast

Don’t count traditional media out yet. This week, Molly Jong-Fast joined The Briefing with Michael Waldman to discuss the future of journalism, war powers, and the Justice Department: bit.ly/4mD9Mat

Trump other top leaders, including the First Lady were evacuated from the annual White House Correspondents Dinner a few minutes ago after an unspecified threat. We have the all clear but my, my, doesn't this look odd to you?

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Have a great day!

baseball discourse on bluesky dot app today

Viral posts say an Italian scientist discovered an enzyme that “melts away” arterial plaque, but the science doesn’t back that up. ❌ There’s no clinical proof that it can reverse heart disease in humans. ❤️‍🩹 Don’t let hype replace facts. ✅ #FactCheck srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/ital...

Mach gerne ein Duett wenn du gerade schwanger bist ❤️#babybauch #schwanger #schwangerschaft #ssw40 Ich bringe gerade meine Videos hierher – falls du neu bist, willkommen! 👋

Happy Birthday Mr Cavalier ⚔️✨ 🥳🎈🎉🎈🎊🎈🫶🏾

Trump wants billions more for war. I want it for Americans. $400B a year gets us: free college, $10/day childcare,1,000 new trade schools, $60k starting teacher pay, $3,000 checks, & $50k down payment help.

DEPRESSION IS NO JOKE. IT’S BEEN 5 YEARS AND I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO WITNESS THE BETTER TIMES.

Completed all missions in the "Siege of Osaka (Winter)" chapter. #Nioh #PS5Share

WILL CAIN: Does Hasan Piker reflect your vision? EL-SAYED: My vision is one where every American can afford basic dignity, where you can get healthcare when you need it, where our govt isn't wasting your taxpayer dollars dropping bombs on other people's kids. Do you agree w/ everything Trump says?

2024 wasn't an election; it was an auction. Musk, Big Crypto, & Silicon Valley elites bought the White House. We break down the scary reality of the "Oligarch Election" on the new Bill Press Pod. bit.ly/Click-2-Listen YouTu.be/NgTvEXRC04Y

A ceremony was held in honor of Bureau Chief Chalta TV, #SaghirBhatti, upon his return from performing #Umrah. The event was organized by renowned London businessman #RajaAllahDitta.

4/18/26 Trump doesn’t know why the media can’t just say that he did a great job on Iran. #news #politics #currentevents

I mean …. PLEASE MAKE IT HAPPEN?!

À Mirabel (QC), lors de la signature confirmant la vente de 150 avions Airbus A-220 à Air Asia, le PM Mark Carney affirme que «partout dans le monde, nos partenaires voient ce que le Canada est en train de bâtir». Et «nous avons ce que le monde recherche», ajoute-t-il. #polcan

Nashville has been hit really hard this week with Winter Storm Fern. My family is lucky - although we don’t have power yet, we’ve had a warm place to stay. So many in Nashville don’t. Please check in all your friends and family. Let’s keep hope and our loved ones alive. 🌱❤️

"The Hunt" (1992) : 164s

I was absolutely OBSESSED with Michael as a kid (video about that coming tomorrow)! It feels so good to be back in that #MJ craze again. 💕 #michaeljackson #michaeljacksonmovie #michaelmovie #mjmovie

Where Are All The Real 💵Money💵Makers💵 At? 💰 Join Us For The: #CryptoMoneyChallenge #90DayMoneyChallenge #Manifestation #success #Money #Cash #Wealth #Crypto #Bitcoin

O Congresso Nacional derrubou o veto presidencial ao PL da Dosimetria, alterando o cálculo de penas para crimes contra o Estado Democrático de Direito. ➡️ Acesse o site do Correio para ler mais notícias 📽️ Duda Lavocat/CB/DA Press #CBReels #CBShorts

This is basically the most accurate description of the right wing I've ever heard. And they let themselves be manipulated because they're more comfortable being triggered, and not realizing it, then actually considering the truth of what is occurring.

Don't you know love will find a way... Throwback to performing 'Love Will Come' from my 1989 album 'Blast', live at Ancienne Belgique in 2023.

The Fifth Seduction. #booksky #romancelandia #ILVD #romance #realityTV #love #lovestory

Kouki was down on herself again, still suffering post-injury worries and lack of confidence, so Chika had to beat some パッション into her (not a recommended depression treatment) (but it worked because at Korakuen, Kouki said she wouldn't look back or hang her head anymore and go win those titles)

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We’re part of the Metroidvania Fusion Festival! ⚔️ 🪓 Janosik – free retro adventure of highlander legends 🪓 Janosik 2 – a wilder journey 👾 B.I.O.T.A. – mutant-filled sci-fi chaos 💰 The Looter – explore Tortura and wishlist now Grab your weapon and celebrate Metroidvania! 🤝 @humanqube.bsky.social

Mario from the dark site "@PawlowskiMario Polish @TVPWorld_com just aired this, and whoever added that music to Pete Hegseth’s girly workout routine deserves an award." Turn the music up fellas.

Azucar! #AEWCollision

The team behind the Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask PC ports have recently done a Starfox 64 port that's newly compatible on Steam Deck. As a furry who's into retro games, I cannot imagine something more deserving of my afternoon's attention. Let's rock & roll! 🦊🦚🐰🐸🚀✨🌌

Keiner glaubt mir das ich unterwegs fruehstuecke😭🤌

Firework show to end the night 🎆

✨ Stardust ✨ A great ole tune by Hoagy Carmichael.

NIGHT SESSION IN PARIS! 🤩 #RolandGarros

Two bits of good news out from last week.  Energy prices and emissions down.  It's our plan in action. More cheaper, cleaner energy and a fairer deal for households.

Ever wonder how raw wood transforms into the pages of your favorite book? Witness the hypnotic, high-tech journey from timber to sheets. It’s an industrial symphony of precision and tech. Dive into the full story at the link in my bio. #manufacturing #technology #behindthescenes #engineering

The death toll from the Israeli strike near Jabal Amel Hospital rose to 4 killed and 127 wounded, including 39 hospital staff members, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. 🧵

Boualem Sansal : «Médiatiquement, ça a été un coup formidable pour le gouvernement algérien», dans #LaGrandeInterview #cnews #sansal #ecrivain #algerie

South Park: #PeterThiel #Antichrist #ButtBaby #f'djt #TinyWee-Wee #EvilAF

Routes logistiques russes Another truck bites the dust 🎶😂