2025 5-2 Matters of Democracy VIX and Economy, Cabinet Shuffle, Congress, Courts.
Matters of Democracy podcast · THOMAS MARINO
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Show Notes
the rapid decline in market volatility. VIX has dropped significantly
anticipate inflation decelerating towards +2.31% for the upcoming report, current macro data suggests potential for rate cuts
Federal employee initial jobless claims and government sector job cuts have been decreasing.
difficulty confirming a UN Ambassador. NSA Mike Waltz is mentioned as the likely choice
Rubio's portfolio has expanded to include four jobs, adding USAID and Architect of the United States
growing pushback from Congress
Senate overwhelmingly voted (59-49) to overturn the administration's "emergency" tariffs
federal district court judge, Fernando Rodriguez Jr., issued a 36-page opinion challenging the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798
White House attempted to revoke TPS for over 600,000 Venezuelans but was blocked by a San Francisco judge
North Carolina Electoral Integrity
Victory Day as May 8th, aligning it with Victory in Europe Day, rather than November 11th
The Canada Liberal party lost a recent by-election, reducing their parliamentary seats by one.