Sunday October 12th

Florida just did it again. A court struck down the state’s open carry ban, and Publix immediately said, “Hold my sweet tea.” You can now grab your groceries and your Glock in one patriotic shopping trip. Somewhere in California, Gavin Newsom just screamed into a reusable straw.

But while the Left obsesses over pronouns and plastic straws, President Trump just did what “experts” swore was impossible—brokering a peace deal in Gaza and Israel. The same D.C. crowd that spent years telling us “you can’t do that” is now pretending they didn’t just watch it happen. Love him or hate him, Trump gets things done—while career politicians hold hearings about their feelings.

Meanwhile, over in the swamp, Jack Smith’s witch hunt against Trump apparently gave the FBI the green light to spy on half a dozen Republican lawmakers. So much for “protecting democracy.” These people treat the Constitution like a set of terms and conditions they never read but clicked “Accept” on anyway.

In Baltimore, Democrat Mayor Brandon Scott treated himself to a $164,000 luxury SUV—paid for by taxpayers. Nothing says “public service” like heated seats and sirens that warn everyone else to pull over for corruption coming through.

On Wall Street, the gold rush is heating up. ETF inflows are at their best levels since 2020, and analysts are whispering about $4,000 an ounce. Jamie Dimon is warning of “major market risks,” but Americans know the real hedge against chaos isn’t the Fed—it’s gold.

In business and culture, Steak ’n Shake is raising giant American flags nationwide. The burger chain said it “proudly supports American values and traditions.” Translation: they still believe in freedom, not fake meat. Meanwhile, Rite Aid finally tapped out, closing all stores after its second bankruptcy in two years—proof that woke policies don’t sell prescriptions or profits.

And in our Winners & Losers roundup:

Winners: President Donald J. Trump — after brokering a historic peace deal in Gaza and Israel, even his loudest critics are struggling to come up with new insults. The man just keeps doing what the so-called “experts” swore was impossible. A thing of beauty.

Losers: The people of California — now staring down the terrifying possibility of Katie Porter as their next governor. The state’s middle class is gone, the U-Hauls are booked, and the great migration to Florida and Texas continues. Sunshine, low taxes, and sanity are calling.

Peace in the Middle East, guns in grocery stores, and liberals losing their grip. Just another great week in America.

America Decides:

Trump just pulled off peace (hopefully), but should it have earned him a certain prize?

A new Senate report says AI could replace nearly 100 million U.S. jobs in the next decade — and Democrats are already demanding a “robot tax” to make the machines pay up. Apparently, when progress outpaces bureaucracy, the Left’s first instinct is to tax it. Fast-food workers face an 89% job loss rate, but instead of fixing bad policy or overregulation, Washington’s geniuses want to punish innovation. Maybe if they’d spent less time banning straws and more time learning to code, they wouldn’t be getting replaced by ChatGPT.

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani is pitching a mayoral platform that reads more like a spending spree than a city plan. His blueprint includes $6 billion for “free” childcare, nearly $800 million for free buses, and another $700 million to retrofit schools — all funded by hiking taxes on “the rich” and corporations already fleeing Manhattan. The math doesn’t add up, but the message is clear: if Mamdani wins, New York taxpayers can kiss what’s left of their paychecks—and their businesses—goodbye.

The IRS is updating federal income tax brackets for 2026 to “offset inflation,” which is Washington-speak for pretending to help while taking more later. Lower- and middle-income earners might see a tiny bump, but rising prices will swallow it faster than a D.C. spending bill. And for high earners? Forget it — the government never misses a chance to remind you that success is taxable. Inflation’s up, your grocery bill’s up, and now your patience with the IRS probably is too.

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Move over, avocado toast — the under-40 crowd just found out you can buy everything in bulk, including savings. Nearly half of Costco’s new members are now under 40, as younger shoppers swap overpriced lattes for 48-packs of paper towels and $1.50 hot dogs. The retailer’s CFO says online sign-ups are driving the surge, proving that even in a digital world, Americans still love a good deal and free samples. While the rest of retail struggles, Costco’s winning the next generation the old-fashioned way — with low prices and unapologetic capitalism.

The suits and the crypto bros are finally shaking hands — mostly because they see the same shiny object: tokenization. Nasdaq has asked the SEC for permission to let stocks like Tesla and Nvidia trade as blockchain-based tokens, allowing 24/7 trading and instant settlement. If approved, it would be the biggest shift in markets since online trading went mainstream. Wall Street’s pretending it’s about “innovation,” but let’s be real — they just don’t want crypto eating their profits without a seat at the table.

The CBO’s latest report confirms what every taxpayer already knows — Washington’s spending addiction is out of control. The federal deficit for FY2025 hit $1.8 trillion, driven by record-breaking interest payments topping $1 trillionfor the first time in U.S. history. That means America is now paying more to service debt than to fund national defense. Politicians keep calling it “investing in the future,” but at this rate, the only thing growing faster than the debt is the bill your kids will have to pay.

After years of chasing Trump through the courts, New York AG Letitia James just found herself on the other side of the indictment. Accused of mortgage fraud, James is now claiming she’s the real victim — blaming her legal troubles on Trump’s “weaponization” of the DOJ. Yes, the same Letitia James who built her career on trying to bankrupt Trump now says justice is being “politicized.” The Left’s favorite prosecutor just discovered how accountability feels… and suddenly, the system isn’t so fair anymore.

The NFL just handed the Super Bowl stage to Bad Bunny, a guy who’s spent more time bashing Trump than writing lyrics anyone can understand — and conservatives aren’t having it. Turning Point USA has announced plans for an “All-American Halftime Show” to give fans a patriotic alternative to the league’s latest virtue signal. The NFL calls it “diversity.” America calls it tone-deaf. If you’d rather see fireworks and flags, Turning Point’s got you covered.

For the first time in over four decades, silver just broke $50 an ounce, surging nearly 70% this year on tightening supply and a world that’s losing faith in paper promises. The metal briefly touched $51 before profit-taking nudged it lower — still miles above where it started 2025. Gold, meanwhile, cooled off after hitting $4,000 as traders reacted to a Middle East ceasefire. Translation: when the world gets shaky, smart money runs to assets Washington can’t print. Silver’s not just shining — it’s screaming that investors smell trouble ahead.

Elon Musk just cut prices again — unveiling new lower-cost versions of the Model Y ($39,990) and Model 3 ($36,990)as demand for electric vehicles cools faster than a dead battery in winter. The “Standard” models still boast 320+ miles of range and enough speed to outrun a Prius and a carbon tax combined. Musk is clearly playing defense, slashing prices while the White House keeps forcing EV mandates Americans don’t want. It’s a smart move — because in Biden’s economy, even electric cars need to tighten their belts.

Delta Airlines says the future of flying isn’t peanuts and cramped knees — it’s plush seats and higher tabs. Executives expect first-class and premium cabins to overtake coach revenue next year, with luxury ticket sales already up 9% to nearly $5.8 billion. Translation: the middle class is getting squeezed out — even at 30,000 feet. As inflation bites and airfare climbs, Delta’s betting big on travelers who still have disposable income… and the rest of us can enjoy a complimentary pretzel while watching them board first.

Let’s get one thing straight: you can disagree with the White House all day long — that’s the American way. But if you think it’s somehow “patriotic” or “rebellious” to threaten or harm federal agents, you’ve officially left the realm of reason.

Here’s what ICE actually does while blue hair warriors and masked “revolutionaries” play pretend:

That’s not tyranny — that’s law enforcement. That’s men and women doing jobs most politicians are too soft to talk about.

You can disagree on policy without demonizing the people tasked with enforcing the law. But if you find yourself cheering for Antifa thugs or anyone who threatens to harm officers because of politics, you don’t need a protest sign — you need professional help.

America’s not falling apart because of agents doing their jobs. It’s falling apart because too many people have confused chaos with courage.