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10-23-25 - The Peek Perspective - Rant

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Zohran Thinks the Wealthy Faucet Never Runs Dry — France Would Like a Word

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist running for mayor of New York, cannot seem to answer the tough questions raised by his preposterous agenda. Like, where will the money come from? Like most Democrats, his twitch response is to promise higher taxes on the wealthy, but that strategy fails if you run the high-earners and profitable businesses out of town.

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NYC Falls Flat: Ranked 117th Among World’s Safest Cities

By Liz Peek Staff

New York City has been ranked a disappointing 117th safest city in the United States for 2025, according to a recent WalletHub report evaluating over 180 cities nationwide, the New York Post reports. The ranking considers 41 safety indicators including violent crime rates, traffic fatalities, financial security, vulnerability to natural disasters, and healthcare access. Despite […]

Jen Psaki Slammed For ‘Disgusting’ Smear Against Usha Vance

By Liz Peek Staff

MSNBC host Jen Psaki is facing widespread outrage after making offensive and baseless remarks about Vice President JD Vance’s wife, Usha Vance during a recent podcast appearance, Fox News reports. Appearing on the “I’ve Had It” podcast, Psaki — who once served as President Biden’s press secretary — mocked the Vance family and suggested, without […]

National Guard Presence in D.C. May Continue Through Summer 2026, Court Filing Reveals

By Liz Peek Staff

The National Guard is expected to maintain its presence in Washington, D.C., for the foreseeable future — potentially until the summer of 2026 — according to a new court filing. The filing was submitted just before the weekend by District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb. The filing cites internal communications suggesting that Guard leaders […]

Trump, Albanese Seal $8.5B Critical Minerals Deal to Challenge China’s Grip on Rare Earths

By Liz Peek Staff

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed an $8.5 billion agreement on rare earths and critical minerals at the White House, aiming to stabilize global supplies amid China’s tightening control over the market, Fox News reports. This deal, negotiated over several months, involves both countries investing $1 billion over the next six […]

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