Mike Levin氏は、元大統領トランプ氏が外国政府から4億ドルの航空機を贈与され、米国民の税金で少なくともさらに4億ドルをかけて改修した上、退任後も自身の大統領図書館財団が所有する仕組みを「純粋な汚職」と批判。これが他の政権なら政権を終わらせるスキャンダルだと指摘している。
In 1913, the US national income tax began as a 1% rate that affected less than 1% of Americans. A century later, roughly 70% of Americans pay income tax, with top rates reaching 37%. The post draws a contrast as politicians propose a new wealth tax.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, renovated for over $14 million by a Trump-connected contractor, quickly turned green with algae as its coating peeled. Critics say the failed project mirrors Trump's Washington, where the city has become a fenced-in, militarized construction zone ahead of the nation's 250th birthday, despite claims of beautification.
Naval argues that the market isn't truly capitalist but a mixed economy "gamed" by governments through zoning, monetary policy, subsidies, and regulatory capture—not by consumers.
Anthropic says US export controls on Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 were applied June 12 and lifted June 30. The author argues this was performative nonsense, comparing Trump administration actions to "kayfabe" — treating staged events as genuine.
Lex Fridman celebrated America's 250th birthday, calling it the greatest nation on Earth and reflecting on its journey toward a more perfect union. He also praised the World Cup, highlighting the US reaching the round of 16 and calling the Cape Verde vs. Argentina match one of the greatest games he has ever seen.