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"Inflation Is Still Winning" - The Fed Raises Rates for the First Time Since 2023 Sep 21, 2026

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The Federal Reserve just raised interest rates by a quarter point (25 basis points) to a target range of 3.75%–4%, its first rate hike since 2023. Under new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, the central bank went against what markets, borrowers, and Washington were expecting, citing inflation that still hasn't been brought under control.

Houthis Seize Red Sea Islands as Iran Expands Sep 16, 2026

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Iran-backed Houthi rebels are on a rapid offensive in Yemen, seizing the port of Mokha and the islands of Mayun, Perim, and Hanish, all in or around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, one of the world's most important oil chokepoints. A former Pentagon official called it "the cork in the Red Sea bottle," warning it threatens Saudi oil exports and could push global fuel prices up. Trump has threatened "major military punishment" for Iran over future attacks. Is the world's oil supply now in rebel hands?

Lindsay Clancy Holdout Juror DESTROYED For Not Convicting Her Sep 15, 2026

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The Lindsay Clancy murder trial ended in a mistrial on an 11–1 vote; one holdout juror refused to convict. Now that juror's past is being dragged into the spotlight, with an investigative report exposing domestic violence allegations, a restraining order, and an eviction. Critics are calling it a witch hunt and accusing the media of doxxing a private citizen for one vote. Is this accountability… or punishment for refusing to fold?

Anthropic's CEO Wants To Hit The Brakes On AI Sep 15, 2026

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Anthropic's own CEO Dario Amodei is calling for the AI industry to slow down. In his essay "We Must Pace the Frontier," Amodei warned that AI is advancing faster than safety can keep up, and committed to giving third-party evaluators permanent, employee-level access to Anthropic's systems. OpenAI's Sam Altman agreed and said OpenAI would do the same. Is the AI race finally hitting the brakes, or is it already too late?

"This Is 3D Chess" – Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal Could Cut China Off From Iran Sep 09, 2026

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Patrick Bet-David and the Home Team break down Trump's Venezuela oil deal giving the U.S. access to 65 billion barrels and unlocking nearly $100 billion in private investment. The panel argues the long-term play could weaken Iran, supply China, reshape global energy power and help rebuild Venezuela.

Lindsay Clancy Mistrial: The ONE Juror Who Refused to Budge Sep 09, 2026

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Patrick Bet-David and the Home Team erupt over the Lindsay Clancy mistrial after one juror refused to acquit her. The panel challenges her postpartum psychosis defense, exposes a brutal double standard between mothers and fathers, and warns that an acquittal could set a dangerous national precedent.

“He Needs Rubio OUT” - JD Vance Strategy To Becoming The President Sep 08, 2026

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Patrick Bet-David and the Home Team break down JD Vance's path to 2028, his ties to Tucker Carlson and whether Trump trusts him. PBD argues Marco Rubio is the only Republican capable of beating Vance and warns the GOP that anointing a nominee without a brutal primary could cost them the White House.

“This is Economic Warfare” - If You Choose Iran, We Will Destroy Economy Sep 01, 2026

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has launched “Operation Economic Outcast,” a major US economic pressure campaign targeting Iran’s financial lifelines. The new sanctions target Iran’s crypto, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping sectors, with roughly 60 entities, individuals, and vessels designated.Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also reportedly told foreign counterparts that the US will refrain from striking Iran “for the time being,” signaling a shift toward economic pressure rather than immediate military action.Bessent warned that the US intends to target Iran’s economic network worldwide and potentially impose secondary sanctions on countries and companies doing business with Tehran.

"Summoning a Demon" - Elon Musk Is Racing to Build What He Warned Against Sep 01, 2026

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Roman Yampolskiy explains Roko's Basilisk, the theory that superintelligence could punish anyone who tried to stop its creation. Patrick Bet-David asks whether AI critics would become its first targets, why developers access unrestricted models and whether Elon Musk's Mars colony could offer escape.

"We’re Playing God" - AI Expert Warns Humanity Is Creating A New Civilization Sep 01, 2026

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Patrick Bet-David challenges Roman Yampolskiy's bleak AI prediction with faith in God and the possibility of the end times. Yampolskiy argues humanity is playing God by creating new agents and civilizations, then reveals his belief that reality may be a simulation where death just restarts the game.

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