https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-assessment-july-8-2023
Five hundred days ago Russia launched an unprovoked war of conquest against Ukraine. The Russian military intended to take Kyiv within three days but failed to accomplish any of its intended objectives in Ukraine. Determined and skillful Ukrainian
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https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58888
The federal deficit in 2022 was $1.4 trillion, equal to 5.5 percent of gross domestic product, almost 2 percentage points greater than the average over the past 50 years.
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58888
The federal deficit in 2022 was $1.4 trillion, equal to 5.5 percent of gross domestic product, almost 2 percentage points greater than the average over the past 50 years.
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2023/06/22/investors-must-prepare-for-sustained-higher-inflation
The costs of taming price rises could prove too unpalatable for central banks
https://www.wsj.com/articles/beijing-plans-a-new-training-facility-in-cuba-raising-prospect-of-chinese-troops-on-americas-doorstep-e17fd5d1?mod=hp_lead_pos2
Discussions for the facility are sparking alarm in Washington that Chinese troops could be stationed just 100 miles off Florida’s coast.
I really think it seems like they're going to get destroyed. Trump still has a grip in the party, as evident by the number of people supporting in as he continues to go through legal woes.
I'm interested to see how Christy does. I don't think he's going to win but I do want to see him try to pick on Trump.
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58888
The federal deficit in 2022 was $1.4 trillion, equal to 5.5 percent of gross domestic product, almost 2 percentage points greater than the average over the past 50 years.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/us/politics/presidential-candidates-2024.html
See who is in, and who else might run.
https://www.economist.com/europe/2023/06/14/ukraines-counter-offensive-is-making-mixed-progress
Its real test will come when it hits Russia’s prepared defences
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