The vibes are insane. Driving through the great state of Louisiana on our way to New Orleans. It’s crazy how diverse this country is, every day the scenery looks different.
📊A new survey from the U.S.-China Business Council shows that despite tariffs, export controls, and growing geopolitical rivalry, 95% of major American companies still view China as important to their global competitiveness. However, businesses warn that rising trade barriers on both sides are making the operating environment increasingly difficult.
The most surreal thing of our trip so far. Currently driving towards Louisiana and the radio station we were listening to started talking about our trip and played Ella Langley especially for us😭😭😭
Marco Rubio had the State Department crowd CRACKING UP after revealing that so many foreign leaders want to attend the UFC Freedom 250 at the White House that it could spark a “diplomatic crisis.”
RUBIO: “I can tell you this is true and I can tell you about your global reach because the president and I have another job and spend a lot of time at the White House...”
“The number of foreign leaders that want to come to this is unbelievable!”
“It’s to the point where we may have a diplomatic crisis...”
[Crowd cracks up]
“Because it’s like we can’t bring everybody...and some of them don’t even have a fighter in the fight from their country.”
“They just want to come because they’re fans of the sport and they follow it.”
Trump dropped an absolute bombshell yesterday. The media focused on him saying "I love the inflation." But did you hear the Venezuela raid-sized news he announced AFTER THAT?
The U.S. military has been secretly taking millions of barrels of oil OUT of the Strait of Hormuz in a massive operation. Not even Iran knew this. Everyone thought the tankers were just sitting there. THEY WEREN'T. That's why oil prices didn't reach deadly levels. That's why gas prices are dropping.
This is one of the most impressive military operations I’ve ever heard about. So why announce it to the world now? Why not let it keep going in secret? Here's my guess: It was a massive poker move against Iran, showing them that they have NO LEVERAGE, it let China know that America still controls the seas, and it let the American people know that Trump has a plan and it's WORKING.
That sure sounds like America First to me.
🚨 JUST IN: US stocks SURGE, oil prices PLUMMET after President Trump says a signing is imminent for Iran negotiations — tonight's strikes CANCELED
Now the Iranians KNOW 47 at a moment's notice can unleash terrifying FAFO.
Sounds like the Kharg Island threat spooked them!
ANY MORE GAMES = HE'S READY TO STRIKE AGAIN 🔥
Former Bulls GM Jerry Krause was boo'd during the team's Ring of Honor ceremony at halftime.
His wife Thelma, who appeared in his place, was captured on the big screen and visibly emotional during the booing.
🚨UPDATE: In a stunning development, California is being required to return over $1B in federal healthcare funds spent on services for illegal migrants, according to federal audits.
The United States has imposed new sanctions on Mainland China and Hong Kong-based entities accused of helping Iran procure weapons and evade international restrictions, part of the growing overlap between US-China tensions and Middle East security concerns.
Tensions between China and Japan are escalating as Chinese rare earth exports to Japan collapse following new export controls. Some critical minerals have reportedly fallen to near-zero levels, raising concerns for global supply chains, advanced manufacturing, and defense industries. Meanwhile, the rare earth dispute comes as Beijing and Tokyo clash over regional security, Taiwan, and growing cooperation between Japan and the Philippines, adding another layer of uncertainty to an already tense Indo-Pacific environment.