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    Out There!
      Trump opens the alien files - Why Americans lean into conspiracies
        https://www.axios.com/2026/02/21/alien-files-conspiracy-theories-usa
    Big Pharma
      Institutional Relationships Between Dr. Osterholm's Organizations and Moderna
        https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05085366
        Institutional Relationships Between Dr. Osterholm's Organizations and Moderna
          [!SUMMARY] Key Insights
          While CIDRAP and the Vaccine Integrity Project do not have direct financial relationships with Moderna, the University of Minnesota (where Dr. Osterholm is a professor) does. As a major research institution, the university receives funding from Moderna to operate as a site for various clinical trials.
        CIDRAP (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy)
          No Direct Financial Relationship: There is no evidence that CIDRAP receives corporate funding, sponsorships, or grants directly from Moderna.
          Funding Sources: CIDRAP's operations and policy frameworks are primarily funded by major philanthropic organizations (such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations [CEPI]), federal grants (like the NIH or CDC), and the University of Minnesota itself.
        The University of Minnesota
          Direct Financial Relationship: Yes. The University of Minnesota (U of M) has a direct financial relationship with Moderna through sponsored clinical research.
          Details: Like most large medical research universities, U of M acts as a testing site for pharmaceutical clinical trials. According to federal registries, the university's Clinical Research Unit and specific medical departments have received funding to conduct Moderna-sponsored trials. Recent examples include hosting clinical trials for Moderna's pediatric COVID-19 vaccine (mRNA-1273) and its Cytomegalovirus (CMV) vaccine candidate (mRNA-1647).
          Important Context: Dr. Osterholm is a Regents Professor at the U of M School of Public Health. In large academic institutions, corporate clinical trial funding is strictly siloed to the specific Principal Investigators (PIs) conducting the medical research and the university's research administration wing. There is no public record indicating Dr. Osterholm serves as a PI on these Moderna-sponsored trials or personally receives any portion of this institutional funding.
        The Vaccine Integrity Project
          No Direct Financial Relationship: This is a newly launched initiative housed under CIDRAP in partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA). It was established to create an independent vaccine review process amidst recent federal skepticism and funding cuts. There is no evidence of Moderna funding this project.
        Shared Benefactors
          While not a direct financial relationship, organizations Dr. Osterholm works with and Moderna occasionally share major funding benefactors. For example, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has provided substantial grants to both CIDRAP (for global health roadmaps and policy) and Moderna (to develop mRNA-based HIV prevention therapies).
        Sources
          ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05085366 (Moderna CMV Vaccine Trial Sites)
          ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04796896 (Moderna COVID-19 Pediatric Trial Sites)
          CIDRAP: WHO too reliant on funding from donor organizations
    Big Tech AI and The Socials
      We are the robots for the AI brain
      Anthropic is clashing with the Pentagon over AI use. Here’s what each side wants
        https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/18/anthropic-pentagon-ai-defense-war-surveillance.html
      Inside the Gay Tech Mafia WIRED
        https://archive.is/o/JlHe5/https://www.wired.com/tag/silicon-valley/
        Inside the Gay Tech Mafia | WIRED
          ## Excerpt
          archived 20 Feb 2026 18:58:56 UTC
      Universe 25 Experiment
        https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-behavioral-sink-and-the-mouse-universe/
        The Universe 25 Experiment and Digital Social Overload
          [!SUMMARY]
          John B. Calhoun’s "Universe 25" experiment demonstrated that providing a population with infinite resources while forcing high-density social interaction leads to a "Behavioral Sink"—the total collapse of social structures and eventual extinction. Today, these findings are being used in 2026 legal battles to argue that social media platforms are designed as "addiction machines" that induce a digital version of this collapse through interaction overload, causing withdrawal (the "Beautiful Ones") and hyper-aggression.
        The Mouse Paradise: Universe 25
          The experiment, conducted by John B. Calhoun, created a utopian environment for mice with unlimited food and water but limited physical space. The result was not a thriving society, but a four-phase collapse:
          The Strive & Exploit: Initial rapid growth where the population doubled every 55 days.
          The Equilibrium: As space became the only constraint, social friction began.
          The Behavioral Sink: Despite having room for more, the social fabric snapped. Mice developed pathological behaviors, including hyper-aggression, neglect of young, and total social withdrawal.
          The Die-out: The population eventually stopped reproducing and went extinct.
        Social Interaction Overload
          Calhoun found that when the density of social interactions exceeds an individual's ability to process them, the "social brain" shuts down.
          The "Beautiful Ones": Males who withdrew from all social risks (fighting or mating) to focus solely on eating, sleeping, and grooming.
          The "First Death": Calhoun described the loss of social purpose and ritual as a "spiritual death" that inevitably preceded physical extinction.
      US plans online portal to bypass content bans in Europe and elsewhere
        https://www.reuters.com/world/us-plans-online-portal-bypass-content-bans-europe-elsewhere-2026-02-18/
    Cuba
      The Left’s Long Game in Latin America - The American Mind
        https://americanmind.org/salvo/the-lefts-long-game-in-latin-america/
        TM
        On Sunday's show, 1843, you played a couple clips on the growing crisis in Cuba due to the US oil embargo and were looking for a missing link. The essay in the link is long, but fascinating and relevant to Cuba, Venezuela, and South America and the Trump administration's foreign policy.
        https://americanmind.org/salvo/the-lefts-long-game-in-latin-america/
        The central thesis is that Cuba under Castro had been working behind the scenes to foster revolution and anti-American forces throughout South and Central America for the past 60 years providing intelligence, military training, and arms. It connects Cuba to leadership in Columbia, Venezuela, and Brazil among others. Drugs, corruption, crime, terrorism, immigration, and election interference (voting machines) are all a result of this Cuban led operations.
        The missing piece is that Cuba relied on Venezuelan oil to finance much of these operations and keep the lights on after the Soviet Union fell. The United States has cut off their primary source of funding and energy, and is straining the communist anti-American Cuban leadership.
        Bukele in El Salvador and Milei in Argentina have been important counters to this influence in the Western Hemisphere as they have rejected and sought to clean up the mess. Breaking free of Cuban influence.
        The essay also points attention to the crucial upcoming election in Brazil. Will Brazil follow the way of Argentina or El Salvador and chart their own path or will this Cuban leftist corrupt co-op maintain control. It could lead to another key ally for the US in South America.
        Cutting off Cuba from oil (and the drug money from Venezuela too) weaken Cuban leadership and probably undermine their efforts to influence the Brazilian election.
        Something to keep an eye on.
        Thank you for your courage.
        Todd
        The Left’s Long Game in Latin America - The American Mind
          ## Excerpt
          For the first time since Fidel Castro's coup in 1959, the end of the Left's rule in the southern Western Hemisphere is underway.
    DEW
      Scientist gives himself brain damage by testing secret audio weapon on himself in attempt to disprove 'Havana Syndrome' Daily Mail Online
        https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15563533/Scientist-Havana-Syndrome-BRAIN-damage.html?ito=social-facebook
        Scientist gives himself brain damage by testing secret audio weapon on himself in attempt to disprove 'Havana Syndrome' | Daily Mail Online
          ## Excerpt
          A scientist in Norway gave himself brain damage after testing an experimental weapon designed to disprove the existence of 'Havana Syndrome'.
    Epstein
      Epstein files end business, political careers across globe
        https://www.axios.com/2026/02/16/epstein-associates-consequences-usa-world
      Epstein’s Ties With Academics Show the Seedy Side of College Fund-Raising
        https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/us/epstein-files-academic-funding-colleges.html
      Hyatt Chairman Pritzker leaves board over Epstein ties
        https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/16/hyatt-chairman-pritzker-leaves-board-over-epstein-ties.html
    Fractal
      Breakdown 1975
    Frogs
      Frog Toxins BOTG
        https://frogfather.co.uk/epibatidine-dart-frog-toxins-and-the-biggest-misconception-are-dart-frogs-poisonous-in-captivity/](https://frogfather.co.uk/epibatidine-dart-frog-toxins-and-the-biggest-misconception-are-dart-frogs-poisonous-in-captivity/
        Good afternoon Adam I hope you are Tina are well and enjoying life.
        As a qualified biologist who has studied “Poison dart frogs” both academically as well as in the rainforests of central and South America and kept them as pets I wanted to offer a little “talent” incase it is useful.
        I have referenced more info at the bottom of this email but in summary.
        Only wild frogs have toxins in their skin. It is directly related to their diet and almost impossible to maintain in captivity.
        There are two main types Epibatidine and Batrachotoxin. It is the Epibatidine that is alleged to have been used in the potential assassination.
        It is a neurotoxin that rapidly disrupts and blocks nerve signals and then causes paralysis that leads to suffocation etc.
        (Rainforest natives coat their arrows and blow pipe darts with it to hunt monkeys and birds in the rainforest canopy, they shoot a dart at their prey, it then falls out of the tree and they take it home for dinner. It’s safe once cooked)
        These toxins along with snake venom etc are often used in pharmaceutical research, they can help create new medications, cancer treatments etc so are available for the right price anywhere.
        For loads more see https://frogfather.co.uk/epibatidine-dart-frog-toxins-and-the-biggest-misconception-are-dart-frogs-poisonous-in-captivity/
    Iran
      BOTG - Possible Military Stop Move
        Crack and Buzz,
        I live near a small but signficant Air Force/Space Force base that is home to some Air Force special operations units. A few nights ago at a high school lacrosse game, the wife of a chaplain's aide was sitting behind us. She mentioned to her friend that the chaplain had directed all unit members (not sure which unit, exactly) to update their laste rites. This is basically your religious affiliations and what you want done with your remains if, God forbid, you make the ultimate sacrifice. She also mentioned a probable "stop move" coming. She ended the conversation by saying "If what they're saying is going to happen actually happens, it's going to be crazy".
        A stop move is when servicemembers cannot rotate out of their current billet and it usually comes from the Department of War levels. A more serious order is a "stop loss", when servicemembers cannot exit their current contract, even if the contract ends. A stop move or stop loss indicate major military or economic activities, and ensures war planners have an accurate picture of the chessboard before making major moves.
        Capt Redbeard of the Space Coast
      Iran and U.S. diverge in views on sanctions relief, senior Iranian official tells Reuters
        https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/22/iran-us-diverge-on-sanctions-relief-iranian-official-tells-reuters.html
      The Art of War in the Taiwan Strait - Vox Popoli
        https://voxday.net/2026/02/22/the-art-of-war-in-the-taiwan-strait/
        The Art of War in the Taiwan Strait - Vox Popoli
          ## Excerpt
          The USS Abraham Lincoln has been in the Arabian Sea since January 26. The Gerald R. Ford transited Gibraltar on February 20. Thirteen Aegis destroyers, 600-plus Tomahawks in single-salvo capacity, 500 aircraft spread across bases from Jordan to Qatar—the largest American force concentration in the Middle East since 2003. Every analyst in Washington is writing […]
    Podcast Circle Jerk
      Greenwald Webb Saga
        https://x.com/ggreenwald/status/2024477403838390328
    Shutdown
      Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
        https://www.npr.org/2026/02/22/nx-s1-5722770/homeland-security-suspends-tsa-precheck-and-global-entry-airport-security
    Tariffs
      Alito's dissent on tariffs
        https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-1287_4gcj.pdf
      CATO and SCOTUS
        https://www.cato.org/
        Connections Between Current Supreme Court Justices and the Cato Institute
          [!SUMMARY]
          The Cato Institute does not have direct financial or institutional control over the current U.S. Supreme Court Justices. Instead, its connection is one of immense intellectual influence. Cato is one of the most prolific filers of *amicus curiae* (friend of the court) briefs, actively shaping the legal theories adopted by both the conservative and liberal wings of the Court depending on the constitutional issue.
        The *Amicus Curiae* Pipeline
          Cato's primary mechanism for connecting with the Justices is through its Amicus Brief Program, run by the Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies.
          High-Volume Influence: According to legal data analyses like those from Empirical SCOTUS, Cato routinely ranks in the top five most active *amicus* filers in the country, alongside the ACLU and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
          Providing the "Road Map": Justices and their clerks frequently rely on Cato's briefs to understand the historical context, economic impact, or originalist interpretations of complex cases.
        Direct Connections and Citations
          While Justices generally avoid formal institutional affiliations with think tanks once on the bench, direct intersections with Cato's work frequently occur:
          Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson: During her 2022 Supreme Court confirmation hearings, Justice Jackson directly cited an amicus brief she had previously filed in collaboration with the Cato Institute during her time in private practice. Furthermore, Cato scholars strongly championed her nomination in publications, citing the essential need for professional diversity (specifically advocating for her background as a public defender rather than a government prosecutor).
          Justice Samuel Alito: During oral arguments regarding First Amendment rights and polling place restrictions, Justice Alito has been noted by Cato scholars as using hypothetical examples that directly mirrored the arguments laid out in Cato’s amicus filings.
          Justice Clarence Thomas: Cato strongly supported Thomas’s specific, highly originalist legal reasoning in landmark cases like *McDonald v. City of Chicago*. In that case, Thomas provided the critical fifth vote to apply the Second Amendment to the states via the Privileges or Immunities Clause—a direct reflection of Cato's long-standing constitutional arguments.
        Bipartisan Ideological Alignment
          Because Cato operates on a classical liberal/libertarian framework rather than a strictly partisan one, its connections span the ideological divide of the current Court:
        The Conservative Wing (Roberts, Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Barrett)
          Cato's constitutional theories frequently provide the intellectual scaffolding for the conservative Justices on issues of:
          Separation of Powers: Arguing against the expansion of the administrative state, pushing for the dismantling of agency deference, and challenging the unilateral use of executive emergency powers (such as recent challenges to presidential tariff authorities).
          Second Amendment: Cato was instrumental in the legal theories that led to *District of Columbia v. Heller* and *New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen*.
        The Liberal Wing (Sotomayor, Kagan, Jackson)
          Conversely, Cato frequently aligns with the Court's liberal wing on civil liberties and criminal justice reform:
          The Fourth Amendment: Cato consistently files briefs—often cited or echoed by the liberal Justices as well as Justice Gorsuch—arguing against warrantless surveillance, civil asset forfeiture, and the erosion of digital privacy (e.g., *United States v. Jones*).
          Qualified Immunity: Cato is a leading voice urging the Supreme Court to abolish or severely restrict qualified immunity for law enforcement officers, a position that frequently finds sympathy among the Court's liberal minority.
      Cato Institute Amicus Briefs - IEEPA Tariffs at the Supreme Court
        https://www.cato.org/
        Cato Institute Amicus Briefs: IEEPA Tariffs at the Supreme Court
          [!SUMMARY]
          In the consolidated Supreme Court cases *Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump* and *V.O.S. Selections v. Trump*, the Cato Institute filed two influential amicus briefs arguing against the President's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs. On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down the tariffs, heavily aligning with Cato's arguments that IEEPA does not grant the executive branch tariff-setting authority.
        Overview of the Cases
          The core legal dispute centered on whether the President could leverage IEEPA's authority to "regulate importation" during declared national emergencies to unilaterally impose massive, sweeping tariffs (such as 25% on Canadian and Mexican imports, and 10% on Chinese imports). To challenge this, the Cato Institute submitted two distinct briefs: a Legal Brief focused on constitutional statutory limits, and a Trade Policy Brief focused on economic realities.
        The Legal Brief: Separation of Powers
          Authored by Cato scholars Thomas A. Berry and Brent Skorup, this amicus brief focused strictly on constitutional text and the limits of executive power:
          Article I Authority: The brief argued that the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8) vests the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, and tariffs exclusively in Congress.
          Statutory Text Interpretation: The scholars argued that IEEPA's authorization to "regulate importation" does not encompass the distinct power to tax or impose tariffs. When Congress delegates such power, it has historically done so explicitly.
          Nondelegation Doctrine: Reading IEEPA to allow open-ended tariff authority would represent an unconstitutional, transformative expansion of executive power and a violation of the separation of powers.
        The Trade Policy Brief: Rebutting Economic Doomsaying
          Authored by Scott Lincicome, Colin Grabow, and Clark Packard from Cato's Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies, this trade policy brief dismantled the administration's economic defense:
          Refuting "Fantastical Claims": The government argued that invalidating the tariffs would cause severe economic depression and cripple U.S. foreign policy. Cato demonstrated through extensive economic analysis that these claims were baseless.
          Net Economic Benefits: The scholars argued that removing the IEEPA tariffs would actually produce net benefits for the U.S. economy, lower consumer prices, and restore vital supply chain predictability.
          Administrative Feasibility: The brief confirmed that refunding the billions of dollars in illegally collected customs duties to American businesses is administratively feasible and a necessary remedy.
        The Supreme Court's Decision
          On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling (detailed in *Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump* and tracked by SCOTUSblog) striking down the tariffs.
          Chief Justice Roberts' majority opinion closely mirrored the arguments presented in Cato's legal brief, explicitly concluding that IEEPA's language lacks authorization for the President to tax or raise revenue through tariffs, preserving tariff-setting as a core congressional function.
          Cato scholars immediately celebrated the ruling as a major victory for the rule of law, the separation of powers, and free trade.
      CATO Institute Origins
        https://www.cato.org/
        The Cato Institute, Britain, and the City of London
          [!SUMMARY]
          The Cato Institute's connection to Britain and the City of London is primarily philosophical and policy-driven rather than institutional or financial. Rooted in British classical liberalism, Cato collaborates with UK think tanks to promote financial deregulation, critiques of central banking, and market-based alternatives to fiat currency—aligning with the historical and modern operational realities of London's banking sector.
        British Origins
          The connection to Britain is foundational to the organization's identity:
          Namesake: The institute was named after *Cato’s Letters*, a famous series of 18th-century British essays penned by John Trenchard and Thomas Gordon.
          Core Philosophy: These essays were a relentless critique of political corruption and tyranny within the British government and the Crown, becoming foundational texts for classical liberal philosophy.
        The Transatlantic Policy Network
          While fundamentally an American entity founded in 1977, Cato operates within a broader transatlantic network of free-market think tanks.
          Cato frequently collaborates with ideological allies in the UK, such as the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and the Adam Smith Institute.
          Shared Goals: Together, they publish joint research pushing for sweeping bilateral free trade agreements and lighter regulatory frameworks across both nations.
        The City of London and Financial Policy
          When examining connections to the banks within the "Square Mile"—the City of London, with its unique corporate governance and status as a global financial nerve center—the link is one of policy alignment, not a hidden funding pipeline (Cato is primarily funded by U.S. donors, corporations, and foundations).
          Support for Deregulation: Cato’s policy engine heavily supports the financial architecture that allows hubs like the City of London to thrive.
          The "Big Bang": Cato scholars have frequently praised historical deregulatory events, like the 1986 "Big Bang" spearheaded by Chancellor Nigel Lawson, which stripped away heavy rules and cemented the City of London as a dominant, modernized international banking powerhouse.
        Central Banks and Fiat Alternatives
          The intersection between Cato's research and London banking is most visible in their shared orbit around central banking and monetary policy.
          Central Bank Critiques: Cato researchers are prolific critics of fiat currency and central bank monopolies. They routinely publish deep-dive historical analyses on the evolution of the Bank of England alongside the Federal Reserve, analyzing how these institutions manage—or mismanage—debt and monetary policy.
          Embracing Decentralization: In pushing for market-based alternatives to fiat money, Cato provides strong defenses of financial privacy and the utility of decentralized assets like Bitcoin and stablecoins. This advocacy directly intersects with the evolving operational strategies of major financial institutions in both London and Wall Street.
      SCOTUS - President lacks tariff authority
        Adam—Moments ago, SCOTUS released its opinion in the Trump tariff case that was argued way back in November. In a partly fragmented 6-3 decision, the Court has held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does _not_ authorize peacetime tariffs, even in declared emergencies. The opinion is 170 pages long, but mercifully there is a “syllabus” at the beginning that gives you the bottom line up front. I’ve highlighted and annotated it for you, and attached it here.
        Six of the nine Justices (Roberts, Kagan, Sotomayor, Gorsuch, Barrett, and Jackson) concluded that the text of IEEPA just does not grant Trump the sweeping emergency powers that he has claimed. Constitutionally, one of Congress’s core powers is the power of the purse, including taxes and tariffs. The Court views taxes and tariffs as one and the same.
        The Executive Branch does _not_ have this power. It _does_ have the power to “regulate,” but cannot normally regulate through taxation—because again, that is Congress’s power.
        Three Justices (Roberts, Gorsuch, and Barrett) also believed that the “Major Questions Doctrine” would also preclude Trump’s tariffs—that is, before Congress delegates something big (like the power of the purse) to another branch, it must do so unequivocally, using explicit language with strict limits. IEEPA does not have such language. Kagan, Sotomayor, and Jackson didn’t think the Court had to get into this topic because regular textual interpretation was enough. So although this is part of the opinion, this part of the discussion isn’t binding.
        Thomas, Alito, and Kavanaugh dissented.
        All this means is that Trump will have to look for other “regulatory” tools to pressure other countries. I’m confident he’ll find it.
      Section 122 Tariff Durations and Executive Workarounds
        https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2023-title19/pdf/USCODE-2023-title19-chap12-subchapI-part2-sec2132.pdf
        Section 122 Tariff Durations and Executive Workarounds
          [!SUMMARY]
          While Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 imposes a strict 150-day limit on balance-of-payments tariffs, a President cannot simply "reset" the clock without a new formal determination. Legal "loopholes" typically involve transitioning to more permanent authorities like Section 301 or Section 232 rather than attempting to daisy-chain temporary orders, which would likely be struck down by the U.S. Court of International Trade.
        The 150-Day Statutory "Hard Cap"
          The 150-day limit in § 122 is a specific legislative guardrail. Under the statute, any extension beyond this period requires an Act of Congress.
          The Reset Challenge: To "start over," the President would need to issue a new proclamation based on a new finding of a "fundamental international payments problem."
          Judicial Review: If the underlying economic conditions haven't changed, the Court of International Trade (CIT) would likely view a back-to-back filing as an "end-run" around congressional intent, potentially leading to an injunction.
          Legislative Intent: This section was drafted post-Nixon Shock specifically to prevent the executive branch from using "emergency" trade powers as permanent tools.
        Strategic Workarounds and "Statute Shuffling"
          Rather than risk a "reset" legal battle, administrations typically use the 150-day window as a tactical bridge to more permanent measures.
        Parallel Investigations
          The most effective "loophole" is to trigger § 122 for immediate impact while simultaneously launching slower, more robust investigations:
          Section 301: Focuses on "unfair trade practices." It requires an investigation period (often 6-12 months) but allows for indefinite tariffs once a finding is made.
          Section 232: Based on "National Security." This is the most flexible tool because it lacks a statutory expiration date, allowing the President to maintain tariffs for years.
        Modification Tactics
          Under § 122(c), the President can suspend, modify, or terminate the proclamation. An administration might attempt to:
          Alter the product list or change the tariff rate (within the 15% cap).
          Claim these changes constitute a "new action," though this remains a high-risk legal maneuver that hasn't been successfully tested to bypass the 150-day total limit.
        prnps
          | Authority | Time Limit | Rate Cap | Primary Trigger |
          | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
          | Section 122 | 150 Days | 15% | Balance of Payments |
          | Section 232 | Indefinite | None | National Security |
          | Section 301 | Indefinite | None | Unfair Trade/IP Theft |
        Current Legal Climate
          As of February 2026, the legal landscape has shifted. Recent rulings regarding the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) have restricted its use for broad import tariffs. This makes the 150-day expiration of Section 122 a "ticking clock" that forces the executive branch to either reach a diplomatic solution or finalize a Section 301 investigation before the authority evaporates.
      Trump Tariff Plan B
        https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trump-global-tariff-supreme-court-decision-canada-mexico-9.7101004
        Adam—By now you’ve seen Trump say that he’ll raise global tariffs to 15%. This is based on § 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The dissenting opinion (written by Kavanaugh) actually raises this possibility:
        And Section 122 of the Act grants the President the power to impose a “temporary import surcharge” to “deal with large and serious United States balance-of-payment deficits.”
        Trump always seems to have a Plan B.
        This also reminds me of a quote that then-President Andrew Jackson may (or may not) have said about a SCOTUS decision in 1832: “[Chief Justice] John Marshall has made his decision; now let him enforce it!”
    Transmaoism
      FBI Sounds New Alarm on Nihilistic Violent Extremist Groups Targeting Children The Epoch Times
        https://archive.is/o/a1WAF/https://o.socoms.net/www/delivery/ck.php?oaparams=2__bannerid=2687__zoneid=29__OXLCA=1__cb=d692a5f319__oadest=https://www.ntd.com/tv?utm_source%3DEET%26utm_medium%3DBanner
        FBI Sounds New Alarm on Nihilistic Violent Extremist Groups Targeting Children | The Epoch Times
          ## Excerpt
          archived 21 Feb 2026 00:11:56 UTC
      Trans Suicide BOTG
        Unemployed ER nurse again. (Once I'm employed again I'll be able to support you as you deserve) Working in a college town in the largest ER in half the state I see a lot of trans people. I believe the 41% number to be low. A brief look at It says that is self reported and only adults. I think I could count on two hands the ones I've worked with who haven't had an attempt. But usually they try over and over. It is truly heartbreaking to see how these mentally ill people have been lied to. I used to laugh at them until I met them.. they are unwell and pitiful. It's to the point where if someone is trans and there for a medical issue, the management will frequently put them in the psych area (room is easily converted to accommodate psych needs) because much like an intoxicated person, it's very rare for them to get through a whole visit without it turning into a suicidal ideation visit. I've seen many who are post op and have continual infections and their anatomy is changed and so imaging is rarely diagnostic.(Is that an infection or just a re-sectioned colon)There are very few places for them to turn for help, the system is fine making them trans, but not prepared to offer healthcare for their newly altered bodies. I believe that it is a much higher number, and all of the teens that transitioned are going to get strung out on drugs and alcohol and once they hit late 20's and early 30's I would expect another large increase in suicides.
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