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The Normalcy of American Wars - The Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity
The war in Iran is unlawful and unconstitutional, but in post-World War II America, it is normal. Here is the backstory. When President Donald Trump decided to begin bombing Iran last June, he did not state a coherent or lawful reason for doing so. His director of national intelligence and…
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Farm bill rejected in partisan split over food stamp cost-sharing
The Senate Agriculture Committee rejected a five-year farm bill Thursday at a contentious markup plagued by Republican absences and a Democratic rebellion over plans for imposing food stamp costs on state governments. The 10-11 vote defeating the 983-page bill marked a rare break from the...
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How Roy Cohn Taught Donald Trump Everything
How Roy Cohn taught Donald Trump to ignore the rules, avoid a paper trail, and make up a good story for the media.
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- President Donald Trump reported $59.5 million in foreign real estate licensing income in 2025, up 71% from 2024 and nearly tenfold from 2023, a CNBC analysis of his financial disclosure found.
- Nearly two-thirds came from Gulf projects, including $25.8 million tied to Saudi Arabia’s Dar Al Arkan and its subsidiaries and $11.3 million connected to Dubai-based Emirati developer Damac.
- Some developers licensing the Trump name were also seeking U.S. investments, government approvals or favorable relations, while some projects depended on foreign state-owned land, investment or partners.
- Ethics watchdogs said the deals create conflicts between Trump’s political leadership role and private interests, while legal experts raised unresolved Foreign Emoluments Clause questions.
- The White House said “the only special interest guiding” Trump’s decisions is “the best interest of the American people.” CNBC found no evidence that the payments influenced administration decisions or resulted in special treatment.
Trump’s foreign licensing business booms to $59.5 million as Gulf developers pay
Nearly two-thirds of Trump’s foreign licensing fees came from two Gulf developers, in the UAE and Qatar, including one pursuing a $20 billion U.S. expansion.