📊 U.S. Debt Spiral Risk Now "Distinct Possibility," Experts Warn
Economists who previously dismissed U.S. debt concerns are shifting their view, warning that rising Treasury yields are already breaking the Congressional Budget Office's long-term fiscal projections.
The dynamic is self-reinforcing: higher interest costs expand the deficit, which drives more borrowing, which pushes yields higher still. Experts now describe a fiscal crisis — once considered unthinkable — as "a distinct possibility."
The warning carries weight because it comes from analysts who had been skeptical of debt alarmism. Rising yields make the U.S. government's debt load more expensive to service in real time, compressing the window for corrective fiscal action.
⚡ U.S. Escorts 1 Billion Barrels Through Hormuz as Iran Exports Zero
The U.S. military has facilitated the transit of one billion barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz over the past two months, Central Command announced, while Iran has exported zero barrels during the same period.
Adm. Brad Cooper stated that the volume of oil, natural gas, and cargo transiting the strait over the past two weeks is the highest recorded in six months. The figures highlight a sharp contrast between U.S.-secured maritime flow and Iran's halted exports.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, through which a significant share of global oil supply passes daily.
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🪖 Most NATO Allies Cannot Stop Russian Missiles, Latvia Warns
Most NATO nations currently lack the air defense capabilities to intercept Russian missile strikes if the conflict in Ukraine spreads, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs warned.
Speaking in Washington, Rinkēvičs said Europe is also failing to keep pace with the rapid evolution of drone warfare seen in Ukraine. He cautioned that current defense preparations could become obsolete by mid-2027, citing global shortages of Patriot interceptors worsened by U.S. operations against Iran.
🇺🇸 Trump Bans CNN, MSNBC and Politico From White House
President Donald Trump announced Friday that CNN, MSNBC and Politico are banned from the White House, effective immediately, citing what he called their "constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS."
Trump posted on Truth Social: "Media Outlets shouldn't be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they're covering the President of the United States." He threatened that additional outlets could face similar bans. The move follows earlier restrictions on reporters covering the Pentagon, and Trump has also pursued legal action against The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and the BBC. The ban is expected to face legal challenges on First Amendment grounds.
⚖️ Oregon Man Indicted in Six Portland-Area Killings
An Oregon man already accused of killing five women and dumping their bodies in the Portland area has been indicted on a charge related to a sixth death.
The new indictment expands what prosecutors are treating as a serial killing case in the Portland metropolitan area. No additional details on the suspect's identity or the timeline of charges were provided in available reporting.
🇺🇸 71% of Americans Say Trump Lacks Iran War Strategy
A new poll shows U.S. voter opposition to war with Iran has reached a new high, with 71% of respondents saying they believe the Trump administration lacks a clear strategy for resolving the conflict.
The survey underscores growing public skepticism toward U.S. military involvement in Iran, even as the administration maintains its posture toward Tehran.