Is the Urban Shift Toward Trump Really About Democratic Cities in Disarray?

Big cities have faced serious problems lately. But there’s little evidence those problems are what drove voters to the right in November.

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Economists have 'really had it wrong' about recession, market strategist says

David Zervos of Jefferies and Barbara Doran, CEO of BD8 Capital Partners, weigh in on the likelihood of more Fed rate cuts to come at CNBC's FA Summit.
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Syria and Assad’s fall — it's really all about colonialism

The Sykes-Picot Agreement, which divided the Middle East between the British and French, has led to an uneasy rumbling in the region, as various groups vie for control of the countries created by ...
The Hill - 1d
Trump has said a lot about Social Security — what does he really think?

Trump has promised to protect Social Security and Medicare, but lots of his fellow Republicans appear to have other ideas.
MarketWatch - 1d
Citi analysts see big jumps ahead for 3 industrial stocks — 1 call really surprised us

Wall Street analysts touted three Club industrial stocks in a Monday research note.
CNBC - 2d
Murphy draws attention with calls for Democratic shift in strategy

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is on the rise as a Democratic Party voice calling for a new direction as the party seeks to regroup following a stinging election loss. Murphy has been among the most ...
The Hill - 3d
What Republicans and Democrats Get Wrong About Crime

An evidence-based approach to criminal justice would tell us that policing works and long prison sentences do not.
The New York Times - 4d
Sadiq Khan warns UK leaders not to be ‘sycophantic’ towards Trump

London mayor’s comments come as he backs FT seasonal appeal with Magic Breakfast charity
Financial Times - Dec. 4
What are the BRICS countries — and are they really trying to leave the dollar like Trump says?

In his latest trade-related tirade, President-elect Donald Trump has set his sights on a group of emerging-market countries collectively known as the “BRICS.”
MarketWatch - Dec. 3
Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US

People waiting in Tapachula by Guatemala border fear Trump’s election could worsen crisis and spur northward flight. Outside the migration office, Tito subtly pointed out the watchful human ...
The Guardian - Dec. 3