With Russia and China increasingly assertive and influential worldwide, Washington recently rolled out its gambit to maintain global hegemony and gather former colonies and neo-colonies under its wing: the Global Fragility Act (GFA).
The Global Fragility Act: Washington’s New Tool for Controlling an Indomitable Haiti
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US Treasury recommends exploring creation of a digital dollar
The Biden administration is moving one step closer to developing a central bank digital currency, known as the digital dollar. Administration officials say it’d help reinforce the U.S. role as a leader in the world financial system.
US Treasury recommends exploring creation of a digital dollar
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A digital dollar would allow Americans to directly open up an account at the Fed
And while some have suggested that the Fed could potentially launch a digital dollar on a public network like Ethereum, Luther suspects that it would instead choose to launch on its own dedicated blockchain.
“A public blockchain would limit the government’s ability to control access and monitor transactions. I am not convinced it will give up control and oversight, even if doing so would be in the best interest of society.”
Fed’s Powell: a U.S. digital dollar could help maintain international primacy
The development of an official digital version of the U.S. dollar could help safeguard its global dominance as other countries issue their own, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on Friday, weighing in with generally positive remarks on a hot-button topic at the central bank that has left policymakers divided.
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Ten countries have already launched central bank digital currencies and another 105 countries are exploring the option, according to the Atlantic Council, leading to fears the dollar could lose some of its dominance to China.
Washington Imposes More Sanctions on Iran Over Alleged ‘Malicious’ Cyber Activities
As talks to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) seem to have all but failed, the Joe Biden administration continues to pile sanctions on Iran. The Treasury Department said the new penalties targeted a “group of Iran-based malicious cyber actors” allegedly linked to Tehran’s elite military unit, the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday.
Washington Imposes More Sanctions on Iran Over Alleged ‘Malicious’ Cyber Activities
“Most transparent administration in history” stops publishing military expenditures, arms transfers report
They make no mention of Hunter Biden’s Burisma dealings but emphasize his business deals with a defunct Chinese business. 🙄
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Rand Paul blasts DC priorities: No one hit by severe Kentucky floods asked me to send more foreign aid
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., called out the “enormous disconnect” between Congress’ priorities and those of their constituents, as billions of taxpayer dollars have gone to foreign aid while people in his own state have little to no help with deadly flood recovery.
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For his part, Paul is locked in a midterm election battle with progressive former state Rep. Charles Booker, D-Louisville.
Rand Paul blasts DC priorities: No one hit by severe Kentucky floods asked me to send more foreign aid
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In 2013, after Hurricane Sandy devastated parts of the Northeast, including New York, Paul voted against a bill providing recovery funds. In 2017, he voted against relief sent to Puerto Rico after it was pounded by Hurricane Maria, as well as assistance for Texas after it was hit by Hurricane Harvey. In 2019, he voted against a sweeping bill that earmarked $17.2 billion in disaster relief funding to several federal agencies.
Who are the 11 senators who voted against the burn pits bill for veterans?
Political commentators were less surprised to see Mr Paul oppose the bill, as the libertarian frequently opposes federal spending — unless it directly benefits him.
Erdogan Rightly Claims the EU is the Master of their own Energy Misfortune
And he is correct. There is really no denying this reality.
Erdogan Rightly Claims the EU is the Master of their own Energy Misfortune
During Both Obama and Trump Administrations, the Justice Department Has Looked the Other Way at Crimes by the Powerful (and nothing will change with Biden)
Last Thursday evening, Justice Department Attorney General, Merrick Garland, held a brief press conference to announce that he had asked a federal court to unseal the search warrant and inventory receipts filed in connection with the FBI’s search of Donald Trump’s Palm Beach oceanfront home and beach resort, Mar-a- Lago. As part of his statement to the press, Garland said this:
“Faithful adherence to the rule of law is the bedrock principle of the Justice Department and of our democracy. Upholding the rule of law means applying the rule of law evenly, without fear or favor.”
During Both Obama and Trump Administrations, the Justice Department Has Looked the Other Way at Crimes by the Powerful
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“No one’s standard of living will change,” said Biden. “Nothing would fundamentally change.”
US Judge Upholds ConocoPhillips $8.5B Award, Venezuela Rejects ‘Unlawful’ Ruling
Caracas, August 24, 2022 (venezuelanalysis.com) – A Washington D.C. federal judge has granted US oil corporation ConocoPhillips final approval to enforce a multi-billion arbitration award against Venezuela.
US Judge Upholds ConocoPhillips $8.5B Award, Venezuela Rejects ‘Unlawful’ Ruling
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Ukraine, media censorship and the ruthless politics of permanent war
By Chris Hedges
The U.S. is not officially at war with Russia — but our war economy demands conformity and suppresses dissent
Ukraine, media censorship and the ruthless politics of permanent war
Pro-regime change journalist Shane Bauer files lawsuit seeking $10 million seized from Iran
Despite their professed opposition to US sanctions, Bauer and his fellow hikers-turned-cellmates stand to benefit handsomely from public assets plundered from Iran by the US government.
Pro-regime change journalist Shane Bauer files lawsuit seeking $10 million seized from Iran
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