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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall With oil prices on the rise, Biden is on a mission to get his hands on more oil. Problem is, nobody wants to produce and sell more oil. The question today is why, with exorbitant prices, would nobody want to bring more oil to market? Here’s what’s happening!

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The Federal Reserve is tightening their belt. With inflation skyrocketing, Jerome Powell is transitioning their focus from growth to fighting inflation. Here is exactly what’s going on!

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The United States Postal Service has long been struggling with budgetary issues. After more than a year of focused attention, congress has finally passed a post office reform bill, The Postal Service Reform Act of 2022. Here’s what’s happening!

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=steve+coll+private+empire&crid=35A937RUJ42VK&sprefix=steve+coll+priv%2Caps%2C67&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_15 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The price of oil has jumped to an all time high on the back of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This has led American politicians to try and desperately increase oil production in order to tamp down prices. There are some major questions about what approach to take and how much America should … Continue reading Russia’s Oil Ban and the Quest to Tamp Down Skyrocketing Oil Prices, Explained →

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall There is both a physical war going on in Russia, as well as an economic one. Here is what is going on on the economic front.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The question is less if than when. With Biden pushing to release a digital cryptocurrency ASAP and Yellen pushing for a longer conversation, here is exactly what is going on.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall On February 21st, 2022 Russia invaded Eastern Ukraine… Probably. Depends on who you ask. As tensions in Ukraine escalate, it’s hard to get a straight and simple story. Here is exactly what is happening and why politicians aren’t reacting as radically as you might have expected.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Bills Summarized: Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act Sponsorers: Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) Covered Persons: Legislators, their spouses, and dependent children Covered Asset Requirements: Must put their stocks, mutual funds, and government bonds into a blind trust managed by an independent party for the duration of their congressional career … Continue reading There’s Finally Momentum to Stop Stock Trading in Congress →

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Bitcoins are famous for being untraceable and anonymous. After the Department of Justice was able to trace and seize $3.6 billion in stolen funds, people are rethinking that label. Here is how the DOJ was able to catch these cryptocriminals and seize the money.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Since the beginning of the pandemic there has been a microchip shortage. This shortage is exacerbated by the fact that 90% of semiconductors are made in Taiwan. Congressional Democrats have introduced a bill to encourage domestic microchip production through a series of tax cuts and subsidies. Here is exactly what’s happening.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall The management of Argentina’s economy swings wildly from conservative to progressive to conservative stewards. Former Conservative President Mauricio Macri signed a contract with the IMF that was incredibly restrictive to Argentina’s politicians. After losing reelection, President Alberto Fernandez took over and renegotiate the contract. Here’s exactly what’s happening in the ongoing story of … Continue reading Argentina vs. The IMF: Argentina’s 2022...

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Back in 1970, Congress passed the Clean Air Act, which allowed the Environmental Protection Agency, an Executive Branch Agency, to craft and enforce their own emissions rules. Enter the case of West Virginia v. the Environmental Protection Agency. This case questions that blank check delegations, and sets to rein in their authority. Here’s … Continue reading The EPA Goes to the Supreme Court; Enforcing the Clean Air Act in 2021, Explained →

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Stocks are down, and bond yields are up. That means bonds are paying out more money than they used to. So, why do bond issuers have to pay higher prices when competing investments are down? Inflation and federal reserve proposed rate hikes are pushing up rates. Here is exactly what’s happening.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Ted Cruz just intentionally violated a federal election law forbidding post election fundraising to pay back campaign debt. The law was designed to limit corruption, but it could be infringing on candidate’s free speech rights. Here’s what’s happening.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Russia appears to be on the cusp of invading Ukraine? The question is why, after years of having troops quietly in Ukraine, is Russia suddenly considering an all out invasion. The answer, Russia is losing the war, and needs to change something in their strategy or risk losing control of their Western border. … Continue reading Ukraine Russia News: The Escalating Tensions, Explained →

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Chuck Schumer and Mitch McConnell are facing off again. This time, it’s about rolling back the filibuster, a mechanism by which the senate votes on whether to vote on something or not. Here is the politics behind that debate.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Russia is almost done building a pipeline connecting themselves and Germany. That may sound like a nonissue, but the pipeline would severely reduce Russia’s dependence on Ukraine. This geopolitical shift is rebalancing the relationship between Europe, Ukraine, and Russia. Here is exactly what’s happening.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall When Erdogan announced he was pursuing growth at all costs, he wasn’t kidding. Unfortunately, with skyrocketing inclination, that cost is continuing to rise. Here is how the Turkish Central Bank is thinking about monetary policy and a Pro vs. Con analysis of their conclusions.

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thatsall Inflation is driven by three primary factors, supply of goods, supply of money, and number of transactions. The Federal Reserve has put it’s thumb on the scale to push consumption. They are achieving this by printing and distributing money and tanking interest rates to make spending a more appealing option than saving. Here … Continue reading Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve Inflation Debate, Explained →