1) Prigozhin, Putin, Lukashenko and what really happened.   1A) All charges dropped. How did 15K-25K troops capture a strategic city unopposed.  Was it staged?   1B) Prigozhin in Belarus.  For how long?   2) Trump leading Biden 44-41 in Morning Consult Poll. Harris poll he is up by 6.  +38 in Republican Primary,    Half of Republican primary voters want Trump and half want an alternative   2A) 64% believe Trump charges are politically motivated.  77% of Republicans do not care about the charges   2B) Main stream media begins to look for alternatives to Biden - Al Hunt names Whitmer, Newsom and NC Gov. Cooper. The MSM is finally asking the White House Press Secretary tough questions about Hunter.   3) NBC Poll shows Right track is at 20% and Wrong track at 74%   3A) Biden approval rating holds steady at 43% in NBC poll despite 68% saying he is not mentally healthy   3B Biden leads Trump by 4 and is even with DeSantis in the same NBC poll   3C) The problem for Trump he is underwater by 22 % on his favorability numbers among all voters.  But so is Biden. Americans do NOT want a rematch   4) The government and media cover up of the Burisma bribery claims could have contributed to the 2020 election results. Will it be different this time as allegations swirl and Garland faces possible Impeachment   4A) Biden denies lying about his discussions with Hunter   5) Trump Document Tapes leaked to CNN   6) DeSantis endorsed by Florida Police Union as he promises to fix the border problem

1) No Democrats voted against the liar who falsely lead charges against Trump   2) Bank of England raises interest rates by 50 basis points to combat persistent inflation.    2A) Our Federal Reserve hints at additional increases at future meetings   2B) U.S. median home prices drop 3% to $396K, Inventory down 20% and there is only a 3 month supply of homes on the market   2C) Ford secures a $9.2B loan to build an EV Factory   3) Rep. Comer to bring additional witnesses in Biden Bribery Investigation   4) San Francisco dissolves into chaos and becomes a magnet for homeless - car break ins, 911 hang ups, jail population reduced 40%, city provided alcohol and marijuana to homeless, vacant buildings,  retailers closing and an 8% drop in population   5) Credible polls show Trump and Biden in very competitive races with each leading in separate polls.   5A) The same holds true for a DeSantis and Biden race   5B) Biden job approval falls to 32% in CNN poll.   6) Former Representative Will Hurd launches long shot 2024 bid.  Fierce critic of Trump   7) Jack Smith gives Trump legal team evidence in Documents case   8) Oceangate submarine feared lost as robot reaches ocean floor

1) Has the Stock Market Inflated Too Fast?  The forward P/E is 19.5.  AI mania or reality driving optimism?   1A)  The Federal Reserve Balance sheet is at $8.4T, down from a peak of $8.7T in March but double the $4.0T in March 2020   1B) Stock prices are at the same level as they were in March 2022 when Interest Rates started to rise.  Apple trading at 31X forward earnings versus long term average of 15X Nvidia trading at 156X cash flow versus 14X over time   1C) The S & P 500 is closely tied to QE?  What about QT happening now?   1D) The median  Employee costs in the U.S. averages $62K.  At META it is $300K and GOOG $280K.  How soft or firm is the labor market?   2) China cutting interest rates.  How much is their economy slowing or not growing out of Covid?   3) The Commercial real estate debacle hanging over SF and NYC - Crime, progressive policies, retailers leaving   4) Case Shiller Inflation Adjusted PE ratio is 31X versus a median of 17X   5) Should the Federal Reserve resume rate increases or leave as is and react to data?  4% Inflation seems low to most Americans   6) The recent spending agreement between the White House and Congress - Dave Brat gives his opinion   7) The political landscape and upcoming budget negotiations heading into the fall

Headline - Federal Reserve Pauses Interest Rate Hikes   1) However, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says July meeting will be live as majority still favor additional hikes with Inflation still running at 4%   1A) Stock market trading at a forward price earnings multiple of 19.5 which is on the high side of history as markets move higher   2) Democrats and Anti-Trumpers are fighting the No labels Unity ticket - We'll explain   3) In CA Trump leads DeSantis 53-19 with Pence at 9%,Haley at 6% and Scott at 4%   3A) Nationally Trump leads DeSantis 53-23.  Biden leads Kennedy 70-17 in Quinnipiac Poll   3B) Miami Mayor Francis Suarez enters the Republican race bringing the field to 11   4) Trump raises $6.6M AFTER the Indictment   5) Sen. Kennedy - "Biden Bribery Scandal is not going away"   6) Marine Daniel Penny indicted in NYC subway choking case - 2nd degree manslaughter   7) Texas send 42 Illegals to LA by bus.  The city is a "Sanctuary City"   8) Rep. Adam Schiff is not censured as 20 Republicans say No

Guest Richard Battle

1) Trump in Miami courthouse on Federal Charges - Implications   2) Biden corruption - Burisma has 2 tapes of Biden? Double Standard   3) Trump +30 and Biden +43.  17 months out what can change?   4) Inflation now 4% year over year. Still high   5) Ukraine kills top Russian General - Ukraine counter offensive   6) Border is still side open.  Status update from Richard

1) FBI to allow the entire Oversight Committee to view Biden Internal document in criminal bribery probe   2) White House blames "Climate Crisis" on Canadian burn -   3) VP Pence is officially in the race.  After viewing his  start, he is LIKELY to gain ground and may get in the top 4.  We'll explain.   4) North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum enters the race and is running on economic issues.   5) Former Governor Christie launches attacks on Trump.  Will he be effective?   6) Inflation remains the top election issue   7) Trump informed he is the target of an ongoing criminal investigation over classified documents   8) Gov. DeSantis blasts Gov. Newsom over Sanctuary state and migrant plane flights.  FL has budget surplus and CA is in a deficit.   9) Biden vetoes bill to cancel student debt relief.  Supreme Court likely to crush his hopes in ruling later this month   10) RNC to launch campaign to Vote Early in 2024.  We have been suggesting this for years!

1) Christie and Pence enter the race   2) Comer to hold Wray in Contempt of Congress - Potential Biden crime family documents?   3) Will Jack Smith indict Trump in Classified Document case?   4) Musk interviews RFK Jr.   5) Pride month takes over NYC   6) Biden stock at 41-56 upside down numbers   7) Chicago killing fields 682 murders - 489 are black.  Where is BLM?   8) Planes and busses descend on sanctuary cities and states   9) The disaster of George Gascon in LA - A personal experience

1) Debt Ceiling bill in the Senate   1A) Students must begin making payments under the bill and pipeline approval approval process shortened.   2) Sen. Manchin opposes student loan forgiveness bill White House says it will veto.  Supreme Court decision in June.   3) Pence and Christie to enter the Primary.  Trump continues huge lead in polls   4) White House denies Biden Corruption per NSA spokesperson John Kirby   4A) FBI confirms they have Biden corruption document and FBI is Stonewalling congress   4B) FBI is protecting Biden and targeting Trump   5) Private payrolls rise 278K in May   6) Right track 22% wrong track 68%   7) Culture Wars - Anheuser Bush loses $27B in market cap and Target is down 20%

1) Fiscal Responsibility Act - The good, bad and ugly.   2) Risk to the Dollar of running $1.5T deficits   3) Inflation still running 4.5%   3A) Mortgage rates now 7.1%.  People are not selling their homes because they have low mortgage rates.   3B) Prices are not coming down fast enough   4) China rejects Biden administration for Military meeting   5) Drones attack Kiev and Moscow   6) DeSantis focus on Iowa while the contest starts with Trump up 47-25   6A) What will be AI's influence on the 2024 election   7) 11 killed and 45 wounded in Chicago.

Governor Ron DeSantis Enters Race   1) Rollout on Twitter less than perfect and Media critique goes into high gear.   1A) DeSantis will be a formidable candidate in the Primary race   2) DeSantis, Trump and Biden are all within 1 point in Presidential race   3) Trump still leads in all polls but the first vote is 7 months away.   4) Do not count out Biden and the Democrats as identity politics, media and tech companies support will be a challenge.   5) Economy, border, crime and Biden incompetence are key issues but much more goes into a general election vote - we'll explain   6) Debt ceiling and budget cut talks continue