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Интересная (и бесплатная) статья в НЙ Таймс о том как (не забываем - республиканский!) Конгресс отразил попытки Трампа урезать федеральные расходы. Вот картинка оттуда:

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In a little-noticed development, lawmakers have systematically brushed off many of Mr. Trump’s most severe cuts for this fiscal year, leaving intact a vast set of federal education, health, housing and research programs that the White House had tried to slash or eliminate.

For Mr. Trump, the result is a set of annual government expenses that do not appear radically different on paper compared with what he inherited in January 2025. Overall, Congress is on track to approve more than $1.6 trillion in discretionary spending for 2026, amounting to little change from the previous fiscal year, according to a preliminary analysis of federal budget records by the Penn Wharton Budget Model, a nonpartisan research organization.

The finer details are apparent in the complicated legislation that Congress enacted between November and February. Targeting primarily domestic programs, Mr. Trump had originally recommended about $163 billion in deep spending cuts. But lawmakers often did not abide, and in the end, some of the funding that the president had tried to erase — including for medical research, college aid and benefits for poor people — instead changed only slightly, the data show.

Mr. Trump still prevailed in other ways, most notably in his efforts to scale back the size and reach of government by ousting thousands of federal workers. Still, the outcome on Capitol Hill underscores the complex and fraught politics of austerity: Where the president sees evidence of spending that is woke, weaponized or wasteful, his critics in both parties see money that is essential to their communities and the broader economy.

At times, the difficult dynamic has put the White House at odds with some congressional Republicans, many of whom are up for re-election this November. That has only reinforced Mr. Trump’s desire to circumvent lawmakers altogether, using a series of contested and potentially illegal maneuvers to revoke billions in congressionally approved spending that the president disfavors.
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President Donald Trump declared Monday [1/20/25] that the "golden age of America begins right now" and vowed that the nation's challenges would be "annihilated" by his MAGA movement

Результаты гениальной экономической политики уже видны.

1. Рынок труда сползает в задницу.

First, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ JOLTS report for December showed job openings fell for the third month in a row to 6.5 million, the lowest level in more than six years.

In 2022, there were two jobs per unemployed person but now it’s close to a one-to-one ratio
Second, the government also reported that initial jobless claims rose to 231,000 last week, the highest mark in two months.

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Картинка лучше тысячи слов. Вот еще одна.

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Верной дорогой идете, товарищи.
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Если судить только по количеству потраченного на обогрев газа, то самая холодная в истории.


US natural gas consumers withdrew more gas from storage last week than they ever have before due to a powerful late-January storm.

Consumers withdrew 360 billion cubic feet of gas in the week leading up to Jan. 30, the largest weekly storage decline on record.
Stockpiles totaled 2.463 trillion cubic feet, 1.1% below the five-year average, after being 5.3% higher than average a week earlier.


Но так судить не совсем правильно, т.к. газ постепенно вытесняет уголь и мазут + растет население и количество обогреваемых домов.

ИИ суммирует:

The week that ended on January 30, 2026, experienced extremely low temperatures across a large portion of the U.S., but it was not officially recorded as the coldest ever. However, it was notable for its severity and geographic scope, with many areas experiencing record low temperatures.

Overview of January 2026 Cold Snap
The week ending on January 30, 2026, experienced extreme cold across a vast area of the United States. This cold snap was characterized by frigid temperatures and harsh wind chills, significantly impacting daily life.

Temperature Records
Lowest Recorded Temperatures:
Alliance, Nebraska: -26°F (-32°C) on January 24, 2026.
Seagull, Minnesota: -43°F (-42°C), marking one of the lowest temperatures recorded during this period.
Wind Chill Factors:
Wind chills in Wisconsin reached as low as -56°F, with widespread reports of wind chills between -40°F and -50°F across several states.
Geographic Impact
The cold air surged from the Arctic, affecting regions from the U.S. Southwest to New England. The storm and subsequent cold spell were described as potentially historic, with emergency declarations issued in 24 states.

Historical Context
While this cold snap was severe, it is essential to compare it with historical data. The coldest recorded week in U.S. history remains subject to specific criteria and varies by region. However, the January 2026 cold spell is noted for its severity and geographic scope, making it one of the coldest weeks in recent memory.

In conclusion, while the week ending January 30, 2026, was extremely cold and notable, it may not officially be the coldest week ever recorded in the U.S.
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Daily Rescue

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Первые два (тупых) хода делает за нас добрый компьютер. Надо за оставшиеся 7 ходов отгадать 4 слова, порой довольно нетривиальных.

Good luck!
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Это человек, у которого вчера была длинная позиция на серебро. На данную секунду -28%.
Среди других крупно потерпевших сегодня: золото, платина и палладий.

По крайней мере ничего из этого я не купил в верхней точке, хотя хотелось. Других хороших новостей нет.
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Трамп и узкий круг его холуёв соображают где бы найти такого отморозка чтобы он пристрелил айсовца в Миннеаполисе (так чтоб потом в случае чего не сесть на эл. стул) с целью ввести военное положение и отменить выборы. У меня такое ощущение, что все дем. губернаторы понимают чего они хотят и стараются не допустить, но вряд ли что смогут сделать если те решатся.

Вы это в первый раз прочитали здесь.
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The deal between President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte paves the way for NATO to beef up security in the Arctic region and fend off any threat from Russia or China.
The framework entails the stationing of US missiles, mining rights aimed at keeping Chinese interests out, and a bolstered NATO presence, according to a European official briefed on the talks.
The issue of sovereignty was not on the table, with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasizing that ceding territory to the US is non-negotiable and that any agreement must respect international law and sovereignty.

The deal that persuaded President Donald Trump to defuse an escalating crisis over Greenland paves the way for NATO to beef up security in the Arctic region and fend off any threat from Russia or China.

The “framework” cited by Trump after his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, late Wednesday entails the stationing of US missiles, mining rights aimed at keeping Chinese interests out and a bolstered NATO presence, according to a European official briefed on the talks.

The pact locked in soon after Trump’s arrival Wednesday at the Swiss resort also hinges on the US leader standing by his promise not to impose tariffs against European nations, the official said on condition of anonymity as talks remain behind closed doors. For now, it dials down the gravest threat to the transatlantic alliance since the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s founding after World War II.

“When it comes to the protection of the Arctic, with a priority on Greenland, we have to spend more energy, more time, more focus on this because we know the sea lanes are opening up,” NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told Bloomberg News Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait in an interview in Davos.
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It certainly feels like a new chapter. It is the same government, practically the same cast. But the script has changed. The U.S. military went from attacking Caracas and killing 100 people to helping Rodríguez bring back wayward tankers. American policymakers went from strangling the Venezuelan economy to rushing funds there. The White House went from calling a Venezuelan leader a narco-terrorist to calling another one “terrific.” All this happened in two weeks. Imagine what it will look like in two years.
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Комедия в стиле Naked Gun, я думал таких больше не делают. Начали смотреть волею пославшей мя жены, несколько раз порывались выключить, но пока я нашаривал в темноте пульт они выдавали очередную шутку, от которой мы ржали вслух, после чего продолжали смотреть, так и досмотрели с грехом пополам. В общем - на любителя.

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