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Rolling recession goes prime time. #econsky

October auto sales estimated at “just 15.4M, down sharply .. the lowest since June. The underlying weakness in demand has been revealed, now that most purchases designed to avoid tariff-related price hikes have been completed ..”

- Pantheon Macro

EU considers weakening 2040 climate goal over forest CO2 absorption, draft shows The European Union is considering a brake clause to weaken its 2040 climate target in the future, if it becomes clear countries' forests are not absorbing enough CO2 emissions to meet the goal, a draft EU compromise proposal showed.

EU considers weakening 2040 climate goal over forest CO2 absorption, draft shows reut.rs/4ofrW1P

Carlos Jimenez, a 24-year-old U.S. citizen, was on his way to work at a food bank when he was shot by ICE officers in what a DHS spokesperson calls “defensive shots.” On Thursday morning at approximately 6:30 a.m., ICE officers were at Vineyard Avenue in Ontario when Jimenez, who was not in the target vehicle, attempted to pull in front of the officers. According to Javier Hernandez, executive director of the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, Jimenez was trying to assist and provide aid to the person who was being stopped by ICE officers. After Jimenez was shot in the shoulder, the LA Times and LA Taco reported that he drove to his brother’s house so he could take him to the hospital.

ICE shot an American citizen and food bank worker who tried to block them arresting an immigrant by pulling his car in front of them.
After being released from hospital: "He is now facing charges for assault on a federal officer."
www.calonews.com/featured-top...

Quick, call Steven Miller:

ICE has been staging in this parking lot. Local patrolers called an impromptu protest. Thousands of honking cars affirm to neighbors that the invasion cannot stand. Dozens getting to know each other, exchanging tips on identifying ICE cars to stop the next kidnapping, etc. Little things help.

AI garbage. Watch the host’s eyes blinking. Totally unrealistic!

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That’s the same thug who pulled up to a Black man who was walking down the street. The thug was in an unmarked truck, dressed in civilian clothing and looked like he was from the cast of Deliverence.

From the inbox—

In Rogers Park on Friday, a fed who was also seen in Evanston pointing his gun at people & throwing punches can be seen threatening others with pepper spray. Rapid response on bike spotted this car with 2 detainees inside. One is showing their handcuffs & shouting "ICE! ICE! ICE!"

ISP fired ~only a few~ rounds of pepper balls last night in Broadview and we really need folks who haven't experienced these to understand how irritating and noxious they are. I wasn't even in direct line of fire, but the powder lingers. This morning: throat/sinuses are still in awful shape.

Brighton Park community marches to give voice to those fearful of ICE About 250 people turned out Saturday to call on federal agents to leave the community, which has been on edge since ICE agents shot a woman who allegedly chased their vehicle in October.

About 250 people turned out Saturday to call on federal agents to leave the community, which has been on edge since ICE agents shot a woman who allegedly chased their vehicle in October.
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This is so true. When Dollar General and Family Dollar are the only options for grocery shopping, the food choices are incredibly limited and prices are often higher than what you traditionally find at regular grocery stores. It's heartbreaking.

The Title 1 schools I’ve worked in in two different states, the children depend on two meals and an afternoon snack at school. It is an absolute food desert. Public transportation is almost nonexistent to get to a real supermarket.
Just as it is to get to a pharmacy. It’s criminal or should be.

“They” literally hate people who fall outside the lines of their ideal demographic!

The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse.
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email

My law firm is currently litigating 13 redistricting cases and an additional 50 voting and election cases. 63 lawsuits and those numbers are growing. While this is a lot for a firm with fewer than 60 lawyers, I am proud that we helping to defend free and fair elections and democracy in court.🗳️⚖️💪

So this just happened! Me and the next Senator from the great state of Texas @jasmine forus.bsky.social representing for Prop 50 w our pals at @grassrootsdemhq.bsky.social today! #votebluetosaveamerica

GS DESK:

Retail stocks down 5 of 6 sessions. Consumer Discretionary & Staples “both underperforming the market by ~600 bps on the week, among the largest single weeks of dispersion in years.

“.. Previously, any issues were largely explained away as idiosyncratic .. That is getting harder to do.”

All quiet on the Western Front.

Visited the Portland 'war zone' this morning. A (mostly gray-haired) crowd had gathered for a "pajamas and pastries" protest.

A report claims left-wing terrorism is rising. The data paints a complicated picture The report's claim comes with caveats. Its critics say it does more to reveal issues around collecting and analyzing domestic terrorism data than it does to clarify the current state of the problem.

The report's claim comes with caveats. Its critics say it does more to reveal issues around collecting and analyzing domestic terrorism data than it does to clarify the current state of the problem.

In St. Petersburg, a pensioner was found guilty of “discrediting the army” for wearing a badge calling for peace.

(But don't forget that according to Russia, it wants peace and Ukraine wants war!)

📹 Radio Liberty

Most Americans say country is on the wrong track, blame Trump for inflation: Poll

"About 6 in 10 Americans blame Trump for the current rate of inflation while more than 6 in 10 disapprove of how Trump is handling tariffs, the economy and managing the federal government; majorities also disapprove on how he is handling several other issues."

abcnews.go.com/Politics/ame...

Trump lied about and promised everything so he could stay out of jail.

India rejects U.S. crude for Nigerian oil as sanctions on Russia reshape supply Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Indias state-owned refining powerhouse, in the past few weeks modified its crude oil procurement strategy, avoiding barrels from the United States in favor of West Africa...

Nigeria’s #1 export is oil.

This is a fight for the influence and control over Nigeria’s oil, disguised as “Christian values”!

africa.businessinsider.com/local/market...

It was great being back in Norfolk to help get out the vote for @abigailspanberger.com for Governor.

Virginia – Abigail Spanberger cares about your freedoms, she will fight for your rights, and she will work every day to make your life a little bit better.

Also…despite J6 and devastating tariffs, HD co-founders Langone and Marcus have donated huge sums of money and lavished praise on Trump so they could personally benefit from the tax breaks baked into the “BBB”.

Some charts for those who don't know the extent of the US public (and private) investment in research (particularly in biomedical research) compared to other countries and institutions. The destruction of the US' scientific institutions has global implications.

US and China agree to set up direct military communication channels, Hegseth says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Washington and Beijing would establish military-to-military communications channels, adding that bilateral ties between the countries have “never been better.”

ICE Wants to Build a Shadow Deportation Network in Texas A new ICE proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine.

"What the plan describes, in essence, is a shadow logistics network built on agreements with local police under the 287(g) program. These once symbolic gestures of cooperation are today a pipeline for real-time biometric checks and arrest notifications. Transportation is the next logical step."