News stories of the day with some analytical commentary.
Trump Tweets (Open Thread)
Trump Tweets More Pressure on the Federal Reserve
Afternoon Open Thread 8/22/19 …
News Commentary
News Commentary
South Korea To Curtail Japanese Military Pact
Ending the pact diminishes the military capacity of both countries. …
News Notes (Open thread)
The Post It Note 8/21/19
An Open Thread round up of the day’s news …
Trump Tweets (Open Thread)
Trump Tweets Quote From Newsmax Host Causing King of Israel to Trend on Twitter
Afternoon Open Thread 8/21/19 …
News Notes (Open thread)
The Post It Note 8/20/19
An Open Thread round up of the day’s news …
Trump Tweets (Open Thread)
Trump Tweets & Re-Tweets 25 times in 46 Minutes
Afternoon Open Thread 8/20/19 …
News Commentary
G7 Nations To Skip Communique
Rather than produce a joint communique, summary papers are expected. …
News Commentary
TNB Night Owl – Mrwhippius Deliveroso
In his spare time he drove an ice-cream truck …
News Notes (Open thread)
The Post It Note 8/19/19
An Open Thread round up of the day’s news …
News Commentary
Prince Andrew is “appalled” by reports of Epstein’s alleged crimes
Buckingham Palace released a statement rejecting the notion that Prince Andrew participated in illegal activities with Jeffery Epstein …