Before getting into the topic of the day, latest tidbits from those Trump follies: How are Patel, Gabbard and Kennedy doing on confirmation?  Here is a  video summary .  My prognostications?   Read my posting of yesterday . Those  tariffs on goods coming into the U.S. from Canada (25%), Mexico (25%) and China (10%)  went into effect today, with retaliation expected from those countries and subsequent further penalties by Trump if they do.  A trade war could be sparked.   Which countries are next? The  Gaza Strip ceasefire  stumbles along.  This truce will eventually result in the release of 33 hostages for nearly 2000 Palestine prisoners. Two  judges halted the federal funding freeze attempt , but international funding money in foreign aid is proceeding.  The biggest benefactor is the United Nations.  Moneys will eventually be released to reliable and credible partners. As pushback increases on migran...