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Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a comprehensive study to investigate the causes of the autism “epidemic,” expected to conclude by September. This initiative involves hundreds of scientists globally, aiming to identify and eliminate environmental exposures linked to autism. RFK Jr. posted on X, “We are on the verge of understanding the root causes of the autism epidemic. This is a pivotal moment for public health.” However, Science Matters posted on X, “RFK Jr.’s claims about an autism ‘epidemic’ are misleading. The increase in autism diagnoses is largely due to better awareness, broader diagnostic criteria, and improved screening.”
Concurrently, Senator Ron Johnson has launched an investigation into vaccine safety, demanding records from manufacturers like Pfizer and Moderna, and probing Big Tech’s role in adverse event reporting. This follows allegations of data manipulation in vaccine safety studies, with concerns over the CDC’s handling of records related to vaccine safety.
Meanwhile, a new food pyramid model has been proposed by experts, advocating for a low-carb diet to combat rising rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. This model, published in Nutrients, places protein, full-fat dairy, and healthy fats at its base, challenging the traditional grain-centric dietary guidelines. Critics argue about the model’s environmental impact and its one-size-fits-all approach, but proponents highlight its potential therapeutic benefits for metabolic health. Dr. Anthony Chaffee argues that low-carb diets have historical precedence in treating various conditions, citing the 2005 Institute of Medicine report which found no minimum requirement for dietary carbohydrates. However, others emphasize the importance of a balanced diet including both plant and animal products, raising concerns about the environmental impact of diets high in animal products.
Politics
The House passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. This bill, which passed with a vote of 220-208, aims to amend the National Voter Registration Act to ensure only U.S. citizens participate in federal voting. Critics argue that it could disenfranchise eligible voters lacking easy access to identification documents. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) has defended the bill, stating, “The SAVE Act is about ensuring the integrity of our elections. It’s common sense to require proof of citizenship to vote. This isn’t about disenfranchisement; it’s about protecting our democracy.” This news comes just as Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has said they have evidence of vulnerabilities within electronic voting machines that could be exploited to manipulate votes. According to Gabbard, the intelligence agencies under her oversight are now actively investigating these vulnerabilities.
In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney has denied claims of meeting with the pro-Beijing Jiangsu Commerce Council of Canada, calling out misinformation. Despite a post by the group suggesting an “in-depth meeting,” Carney clarified that any interaction was likely incidental at public events, not a formal meeting. Carney himself told a reporter from the Globe and Mail that he had never heard of the JCCC and did not have a set-up meeting with them, emphasizing that being photographed with someone does not constitute a meeting.
Geopolitics
President Trump has hinted at potential military action against Iran, emphasizing Israel’s significant involvement, though clarifying that the U.S. retains autonomy in its decisions. This comes amidst ongoing tensions regarding Iran’s nuclear program, with indirect talks reportedly set to continue in Oman. Relatedly, recent polling has suggested a majority of Americans now hold an unfavorable opinion of Israel.
President Trump’s administration has been vocal about reevaluating U.S. global public goods. CEA Chairman Steve Miran has discussed the need for fairer burden sharing in security and trade. The U.S. provides a security umbrella and financial stability through the dollar’s reserve status, but at a significant cost to American taxpayers and workers. Trump’s strategy reportedly includes realigning defense and trade relationships to prioritize American interests, potentially through tariffs, increased defense spending by allies, and direct financial contributions. The Wall Street Journal highlighted the economic implications of the U.S. dollar’s role as the global reserve currency, noting the costs and benefits as outlined by Miran. However, Dr. Emily Carter, an economist, critiqued Miran’s views, arguing that the U.S. dollar’s status has more benefits than costs, and that trade deficits are not solely due to reserve currency status but also due to domestic policy choices and global economic dynamics.
Economy
The Federal Reserve is reportedly preparing for a potential multi-trillion dollar intervention due to the crisis in the bond market, where hedge funds have heavily leveraged positions in U.S. Treasuries. This situation could lead to significant financial instability, affecting everything from mortgage rates to retirement funds. The crisis stems from hedge funds’ reliance on borrowed funds to exploit price differences, now facing liquidity issues due to trade war fears and margin calls. A hedge fund manager highlighted the increasing margin calls and the forced selling of U.S. Treasuries by hedge funds, expressing concerns about the potential systemic risk this could pose to the financial markets.
Sources
House Passes SAVE Act: Proof of Citizenship Now Required to Vote in Federal Elections
The House on Thursday passed a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections
RFK Jr. Announces Major Study to Uncover Autism ‘Epidemic’ Cause by September
“By September we will know what has caused the autism epidemic. And we’ll be able to eliminate those exposures.”
Tulsi Gabbard Reveals Shocking Evidence of Voting Machine Vulnerabilities in High-Level Cabinet Meeting
“We have evidence of how these electronic voting systems have been vulnerable to hackers for a very long time and vulnerable to exploitation to manipulate the results of the votes being cast, which further drives forward your mandate to bring about paper ballots across the country so that voters can have faith in the integrity of our elections.”
CEA Chairman Discusses U.S. Global Public Goods and Calls for Fairer Burden Sharing
The best outcome is one in which America continues to create global peace and prosperity and remain the reserve provider, and other countries not only participate in reaping the benefits, but they also participate in bearing the costs.
Source | Submitted by rhollenb
Trump’s Economic Strategy: A Jenga Game of Global Finance
You can’t restructure a highly leveraged system just a little bit at the end of the day, right? It’s not a dial; it’s a switch. It’s on, it’s off. That’s what leverage is.
Source | Submitted by rhollenb
Sen. Ron Johnson Demands Vaccine Records from Manufacturers, Probes Big Tech’s Role in Adverse Event Reporting
Sen. Ron Johnson is calling on vaccine manufacturers to turn over records and communications related to the development and safety of the COVID-19 vaccines and their communications with Big Tech platforms about vaccine-related adverse events.
Source | Submitted by Barbara
Hedge Funds in Crisis: The Fed’s Trillion-Dollar Dilemma and What It Means for Your Money
Hedge funds are blowing up, liquidity is vanishing, and the Fed is eyeing a multi-trillion dollar injection just to stop the bleeding.
Source | Submitted by SafeinNH1952
Mark Carney Denies Meeting with Pro-Beijing Group, Calls Out Misinformation
Carney tells a reporter “you can’t believe everything you read in the Globe & Mail” when asked about a story claiming he met with the pro-Beijing group Jiangsu Commerce Council of Canada: “If somebody happens to be in the room and takes a picture with me, that’s not a meeting.”
Source | Submitted by westcoastjan
CDC Vaccine Safety Director Accused of Deleting Records Amid Safety Data Scandal
“HHS officials recently informed me that Dr. Shimabukuro’s records remain lost and, potentially, removed from HHS’s email system altogether,” Johnson wrote in a Wednesday letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel and acting HHS watchdog Juliet Hodgkins.
Source | Submitted by richcabot
A New Food Pyramid for a Metabolically Unwell Nation: Experts Propose Low-Carb Model
The paper calls that framework outdated and potentially harmful.
Source | Submitted by BonnieB2A
Cleveland Clinic Study Reveals Flu Vaccine’s Negative Efficacy: Vaccinated Individuals 27% More Likely to Contract Influenza
In fact, it had a negative efficacy of 26.9%. In other words, if you took this flu vaccine, you were 26.9% more likely to get influenza.
Source | Submitted by PeakCovid
Trump Signals Israel’s Lead Role in Potential Iran Strike Amidst Nuclear Tensions
“Israel will obviously be very much involved in that — it’ll be the leader of that. But nobody leads us. We do what we want to do.”
Shifting Sands: American Support for Israel Declines Amidst Gaza Conflict
53% of Americans now have an unfavorable view of Israel, thanks to the share of Americans with dim views of Israel surging by 11 points in three years.
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: Dr. Anthony Chaffee, Dr. Emily Carter, Economic Perspectives Blog, Hedge Fund Manager, Mark Carney, Marion Nestle, RFK Jr., Rep. Chip Roy, Science Matters, The Wall Street Journal.
