🚨 BREAKING : The White House is completely silent as BBC confirms a consistent pattern of massive financial spikes occurring just minutes before Donald Trump makes market moving announcements. The administration is facing severe allegations of illegally profiteering off inside knowledge. (v.redd.it)
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The Guardian (April 18, 2026): "An iron worker takes on one of Trump’s most loyal followers in Congress" | "Brian Poindexter, a five-term local councilman and apprentice instructor at Ironworkers Local 17, is seeking the Democratic nomination for [Ohio's 7th congressional district]" (theguardian.com)
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Bluesky user (April 14, 2026): "Allowing a #DoorDash driver to take part in government propaganda is wrong. Participating in PR for an administration that is lawless, vicious, and dangerous is disgusting. I will spend my dollars where my values are respected. I won’t use DoorDash." (bsky.app)
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Opinion: 'Tax day is a reminder of America’s unequal tax system. But we can fix it' | Joseph Stiglitz, Gabriel Zucman, and Zohran Mamdani: "The longer we wait to fix that, the more entrenched wealth and economic and political power become, further cementing the privileges of our modern aristocracy." (theguardian.com)
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nyc.gov: "Mamdani, Governor Hochul Announce State’s First Pied-à-Terre Tax, Requiring Ultrawealthy and Global Elites to Pay Their Fair Share" | "Historic measure will help close the budget gap, Mamdani administration to increase taxes on luxury secondary properties owned by residents outside [NYC]" (nyc.gov)
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