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8-5-25 - The Peek Perspective - Rant
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Daily Rant
Drama at the BLS
Who would have ever looked for Drama at the BLS? Bean counters rarely attract much attention; not too many TV series feature accounting firms. Maybe l’affaire McEntarfer will change all that.
Hillary is finally paying dearly for dirty tricks that hurt Trump and American voters
By Liz Peek Staff
Put yourself in Hillary Clinton’s shoes. No, really. I know it’s an abhorrent thought, but imagine being Hillary, having initiated the greatest political dirty trick of all time, watching Russiagate unspool over the past decade. Think of her witnessing the country go down the granddaddy of all rabbit holes in 2017 – a rabbit hole […]
Long Beach Man Accused of Sending Financial Support to ISIS Arrested by FBI
By Liz Peek Staff
A 28-year-old Long Beach resident was arrested on federal charges alleging he sent money to individuals linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization, according to a Department of Justice (DOJ) Press Release. Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, a lawful permanent resident originally from the Philippines, is charged with attempting to […]
Trump Moves to End Higher U.S. Prescription Costs with Global Price Match Plan
By Liz Peek Staff
As part of his America-First platform, President Donald Trump declared that prescription drug prices are set to experience a dramatic drop—by “500, 600, 800, even 1,200 percent,” according to his remarks. Trump emphasized his continued focus on easing financial burdens for American families rather than boosting the profits of multinational pharmaceutical firms, with a decisive […]
Trump Warns Canada Over Palestinian Statehood Support, Citing Trade Consequences
By Liz Peek Staff
President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Canada late Wednesday, threatening potential trade repercussions if the country proceeds with a plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September. The warning came after Canadian Premier Mark Carney announced that Canada would align with France and the United Kingdom […]
U.S. Economy Rebounds a Strong 3% Growth in Second Quarter
By Liz Peek Staff
The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3% annual rate between April and June, defying expectations and recovering from an earlier contraction linked to trade-related disruptions under President Donald Trump’s administration. The Associated Press, Washington covered a report released Wednesday by the Commerce Department, gross domestic product (GDP)—which measures the total output of goods and services—reversed course […]
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-The Liz Peek Team