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‘Jilly, I had no choice’: Jill Biden recalls pressure Joe Biden faced to drop out of 2024 race https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/02/joe-jill-biden-memoir #UsPolitics #JillBiden #JoeBiden #BidenAdministration #Democrats #UsElections2024 #UsNews #Books

‘Jilly, I had no choice’: Jill Biden recalls pressure Joe Biden faced to drop out of 2024 race

Former first lady speaks about Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race at event for her new memoir

The Guardian

The Bad Place Jun 2

US Top News and Analysis | Commodities regulator alleges Winklevoss' Gemini crypto exchange was politically targeted

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CFTC Chairman Michael Selig told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that the agency’s enforcement action against Gemini, the crypto exchange run by the Winklevoss twins, was part of a broader, politically‑motivated campaign against the crypto industry under the Biden administration. He said the regulators “politically targeted” the twins, called the previous enforcement order “flawed,” and announced that the CFTC is seeking to vacate the January 2025 order that imposed a $5 million penalty and an injunction barring false statements to the agency. Selig emphasized that the agency will no longer be used for “lawfare” and that the case will be reset, marking a rollback of Biden‑era crypto enforcement actions. The case, filed in 2022, alleged Gemini misled regulators about the manipulability of a Bitcoin futures product. The Winklevoss brothers, noted crypto donors to former President Trump’s 2024 campaign, have not responded to requests for comment.

#MichaelSelig #CFTC #Gemini #Winklevosstwins #Bidenadministration

KillBait News May 31

California Governor Race: Scrutiny of Xavier Becerra’s Career and Competence

📰 Original title: Becerra is lashed by rivals over his Beltway background

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California Governor Race: Scrutiny of Xavier Becerra’s Career and Competence

Xavier Becerra, the front-runner in California's gubernatorial primary, is facing criticism over his record in the Biden administration, particularly as Health and Human Services Secretary. Opponents, including Democratic rival Tom Steyer, have questioned Becerra’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and unaccompanied migrant children, citing allegations of mismanagement and incompetence. Much of this criticism comes from anonymous former administration officials, making motivations unclear. Public figures like Ron Klain and Neera Tanden defend Becerra, highlighting achievements such as negotiating lower prescription drug costs, expanding healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act, and advocating for minors in the Office of Refugee Resettlement. The article notes that Becerra entered the Biden administration after the pandemic response was underway and that his role in immigration was limited compared to Homeland Security. While some investigative reports raise legitimate concerns about the welfare of migrant children, much of the public criticism appears influenced by personal grievances and political rivalries. Overall, Becerra’s decades-long career in public office is framed as substantial, with experience in Congress, California Attorney General, and federal Cabinet positions, suggesting voters should focus on documented accomplishments rather than campaign-driven attacks or anonymous commentary.

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KillBait May 31

California Governor Race: Scrutiny of Xavier Becerra’s Career and Competence

📰 Original title: Becerra is lashed by rivals over his Beltway background

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California Governor Race: Scrutiny of Xavier Becerra’s Career and Competence

Xavier Becerra, the front-runner in California's gubernatorial primary, is facing criticism over his record in the Biden administration, particularly as Health and Human Services Secretary. Opponents, including Democratic rival Tom Steyer, have questioned Becerra’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and unaccompanied migrant children, citing allegations of mismanagement and incompetence. Much of this criticism comes from anonymous former administration officials, making motivations unclear. Public figures like Ron Klain and Neera Tanden defend Becerra, highlighting achievements such as negotiating lower prescription drug costs, expanding healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act, and advocating for minors in the Office of Refugee Resettlement. The article notes that Becerra entered the Biden administration after the pandemic response was underway and that his role in immigration was limited compared to Homeland Security. While some investigative reports raise legitimate concerns about the welfare of migrant children, much of the public criticism appears influenced by personal grievances and political rivalries. Overall, Becerra’s decades-long career in public office is framed as substantial, with experience in Congress, California Attorney General, and federal Cabinet positions, suggesting voters should focus on documented accomplishments rather than campaign-driven attacks or anonymous commentary.

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The Bad Place May 27

The Atlantic | The Antitrust Theory of Everything by Jonathan Chait

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Jonathan Chait argues that the “neo‑Brandeisian” movement, led by antitrust activist Barry C. Lynn, has come to dominate Democratic thinking by presenting corporate consolidation as the single cause of America’s social, economic and political ills—from inequality and racism to the erosion of democratic institutions. Lynn’s crusade—rooted in a revival of early‑20th‑century antitrust ideas—has shaped policy, staffing, and discourse within the Biden administration, installing allies such as Lina Khan and Jonathan Kanter in key regulatory posts and pushing an agenda that treats antitrust enforcement as a panacea for everything from price inflation to cultural decay. While the movement has succeeded in gaining institutional power, Chait notes that its sweeping, monopolistic diagnosis has produced few concrete results, often misdirects policy (for example, by focusing on price controls rather than actual consumer welfare), and fuels internal party conflict by casting dissenting Democrats as enemies of the public interest. Consequently, despite its loyal following and rhetorical triumphs, the neo‑Brandeisian push has struggled to deliver measurable economic improvements and may ultimately undermine the Democratic Party’s ability to craft effective solutions.

#BarryLynn #LinaKhan #Bidenadministration #FTC #neo_Brandeisian

The Antitrust Theory of Everything

Democrats are in thrall to the idea that corporate consolidation is America’s biggest, and maybe only, problem.

The Atlantic

The Bad Place May 20

Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera | US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $10bn investment

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The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to dismiss criminal fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, concluding that it will not devote further resources to the case after Adani pledged a $10 billion investment in the United States. The allegations—originally brought under the Biden administration—claimed Adani and associates bribed Indian officials to secure a massive solar‑power contract, misled U.S. investors, and raised over $3 billion, while also facing separate settlements over alleged sanctions violations with Iran and a civil suit by the SEC. The DOJ’s request, pending judicial approval, follows the appointment of a new legal team that includes Robert J. Giuffra Jr., a personal attorney of former President Donald Trump, and comes as Adani argues the investment would create thousands of U.S. jobs.

#Bidenadministration #DonaldTrump #SecuritiesandExchangeCommission #Adanigroup #GautamAdani #NicholasGaraufis #RobertGiuffra #SagarAdani

US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $10bn investment

Adani was accused of bribing Indian officials and misleading US investors to secure a solar power plant project in India.

Al Jazeera

Miriam May 17

Stop ESG Overhaul: Small Business Taxes vs CA Cups

Nearly 70% of Californians flock to cafés that juggle ESG paperwork, yet owners are losing cash faster than beans brew. Discover why the regulatory binge is a silent tax on your favorite latte. Click to see the hidden cost.

https://taxplanner.online/stop-esg-overhaul-small-business-taxes-ca-cups/

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Stop ESG Overhaul: Small Business Taxes vs CA Cups

Contrarian look at how ESG reporting and new tax rules are draining California café owners, with real numbers, anecdotes, and the uncomfortable truth behind the

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