$1,000 The Iran war has cost the typical American household $1,000 since it began in February, according to an estimate shared by Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi. Zandi cites the rise in fuel and food costs resulting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as the main driver. He added that his estimate “is, if anything, conservative.” “The true cost is likely higher—meaningfully higher. It’s fair to ask whether it was worth it.” So how are the MOU discussions going? Not well. Iran refuses more US talks as Qatar says no high-level meetings are taking place About that Heat Dome . Temperatures might reach 115F. I checked DC temperatures, for this is where the 250th celebrations will be held, and the highs don't look that bad, reaching 100F today and tomorrow, reaching 97F on Saturday and 93 with rain on Sunday. Even lower for New York City: Thursday and Friday up to 98F, 95F with showers and maybe lightning on Saturd...
But first, a Supreme Court decision today that will give Republicans a big advantage in the upcoming midterm elections and into the future . Essentially the justices struck down campaign spending limits, allowing corporations to donate as any citizen can. Further: The three major Republican committees — the Republican National Committee, the National Republican Congressional Committee and the National Republican Senatorial Committee — ended May with $256 million in cash and no debt. That was more than double the roughly $126 million held by their Democratic counterparts, who also carried more than $18 million in debt . The White House also, can more easily be corrupt, legally. One plus for Democracy is that, now, President Donald Trump will more comfortably allow the midterm elections to proceed on November 3, which is a little more than four months away. Who is the most popular politician in the USA? From Time magazine. Nostalgia Tuesday is today, so back...