Source: Politico
“The Dutch government is blocking a United States-based company’s attempts to acquire a key online identification IT supplier. Dutch firm Solvinity runs a platform for the country’s DigiD app, which allows the country’s citizens to authenticate themselves online when they want to book a doctor’s appointment, buy a house or interact with public authorities. In November, U.S.-based Kyndryl announced it would acquire Solvinity, triggering concerns that a key Dutch online identification tool would fall under foreign control. Across Europe, there have been increased concerns about the bloc’s reliance on U.S. technology. … The decision comes a week before the European Commission is set to unveil its tech sovereignty package, a set of proposals to reduce Europe’s reliance on foreign technology in the areas of cloud, microchips and AI.” (05/26/26)
https://www.politico.eu/article/netherlands-blocks-us-takeover-vital-digital-supplier
Source: The Hill
“Robby Soave gives his radar on Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt claiming that homeless people in LA are not truly homeless, but rather choose to live on the street because of their drug addiction.” (05/26/26)
https://thehill.com/hilltv/5891215-rising-may-26-2026/
Source: Cobden Centre
by Dr. Frank Shostak
“It is maintained by most experts that a general fall in prices labelled as deflation is ‘bad news’ for the economy for it postpones people’s buying of goods and services, which in turn undermines investment in plant and machinery. All this sets in motion an economic slump. Moreover, as the slump further depresses the prices of goods and services, this intensifies the pace of economic decline. … The emergence of deflation is always good news to the economy since it is in response to the liquidation of various activities that caused the erosion of the savings generation process.” (05/26/26)
https://www.cobdencentre.org/2026/05/is-deflation-bad-for-the-economy-2/
Source: New York Post
by Betsy McCaughey
“When the accusation is sexual assault or rape, the rights of the accused go out the window. President Trump knows that firsthand — and he’s asking the US Supreme Court to remedy it. Prosecutors and plaintiffs’ lawyers can drag in character assassins who know nothing about the alleged assault, but instead make their own claims — without proof — that they too were victims of the accused, often years or even decades earlier. That’s what happened to Trump in the E. Jean Carroll case, and why he’s appealing the jury’s decision. Last week, the justices delayed for the 11th time answering whether they will take up E. Jean Carroll v. Trump.” (05/26/26)
https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/opinion/trumps-supreme-court-appeal-targets-metoo-injustice/
Source: New York Post
“The high-flying lawyer repping disgraced former JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana in his salacious sex-slave lawsuit has suddenly dropped his client — just hours before a court hearing, The Post has learned. Daniel Kaiser, who previously repped Jeffrey Epstein accusers, filed a consent to be ‘discharged’ as attorney for Rana just hours before they were due to appear in court on Tuesday. Shockingly, the document reveals that Rana does not have a new lawyer lined up, and will be representing himself ‘pro se’ until he decides to find a new attorney. … JPMorgan Chase executive Lorna Hajdini — who Rana claims turned him into a sex slave — has since filed defamation claims against him.” (05/26/26)
https://nypost.com/2026/05/26/business/ex-jpmorgan-banker-chirayu-rana-hit-with-major-setback-in-outrageous-sex-slave-lawsuit-hours-before-court-appearance/
Source: Paul Krugman
by Paul Krugman
“Outside the MAGA bubble, Americans are increasingly seeing Trump as the loser he is. He has failed on every front. Manufacturing employment is down, inflation is outpacing wages, consumer sentiment is at a record low, mortgage rates are up. Trump’s war of choice has led to utter humiliation. According to current polls, Americans are giving Trump extremely low approval ratings, both overall and on every major issue — even border security …. Inside the MAGA fantasy bubble, however, Trump’s reign is hailed, almost literally, as the Second Coming.” (05/26/26)
https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-dumpster-fire-of-the-vanities
Source: Eunomia
by Daniel Larison
“The president’s attempt to get more states to establish diplomatic ties with Israel will be no more successful than the criminal war he started.” (05/26/26)
https://daniellarison.substack.com/p/the-normalization-distraction
Source: Caitlin Johnstone, Rogue Journalist
by Caitlin Johnstone
“Polly on Twitter asks, ‘Is there a pejorative term for military like what pig is for cops?’ Dear Polly, No, but there should be. We need to start stigmatizing that shit. It is not okay to be a stormtrooper for the western empire. It is not honorable. It is not worthy of respect. If you are a westerner who is considering joining the military, you should choose a different career path instead. Don’t thank soldiers for their ‘service.’ Don’t play along with the lie that your nation’s soldiers fight for your rights or your freedom. It only encourages more people to join the military when you do that. It’s irresponsible and unethical.” (05/26/26)
https://caitlinjohnstone.com.au/2026/05/26/its-not-okay-to-join-the-military/
Source: Fox News
“A Canadian teenager is facing arson charges after authorities say she torched a charter bus belonging to an American professional baseball team during a road trip to Winnipeg, Canada. The Kane County Cougars, a U.S.-based independent professional baseball team, were traveling in Canada for games against the Winnipeg Goldeyes. On May 21, law enforcement agencies responded to the team’s bus engulfed in flames outside Blue Cross Park, according to Winnipeg Police Service. Authorities determined that the fire was intentionally set. Two teenagers were initially taken into custody. A 15-year-old girl has since been charged with arson causing damage to property and possession of incendiary material.” (05/25/26)
https://www.foxnews.com/world/canadian-teen-girl-charged-arson-allegedly-torching-american-baseball-teams-charter-bus
Source: The Bryan Hyde Show
“Thomas Massie may have primaried by the DC swamp but he still has seven months to continue holding the uniparty accountable.” (05/26/26)
https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-yctm2-1ad2aee
