the rapid decline in market volatility. VIX has dropped significantly

anticipate inflation decelerating towards +2.31% for the upcoming report, current macro data suggests potential for rate cuts

Federal employee initial jobless claims and government sector job cuts have been decreasing.

difficulty confirming a UN Ambassador. NSA Mike Waltz is mentioned as the likely choice

Rubio's portfolio has expanded to include four jobs, adding USAID and Architect of the United States

growing pushback from Congress

Senate overwhelmingly voted (59-49) to overturn the administration's "emergency" tariffs

federal district court judge, Fernando Rodriguez Jr., issued a 36-page opinion challenging the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798

White House attempted to revoke TPS for over 600,000 Venezuelans but was blocked by a San Francisco judge

North Carolina Electoral Integrity

Victory Day as May 8th, aligning it with Victory in Europe Day, rather than November 11th

The Canada Liberal party lost a recent by-election, reducing their parliamentary seats by one.

Global Economic Slowdown and Quad4 Environment, Multiple data points strongly suggest a global economic slowdown

"Trumponomics" and its internal contradictions regarding tariffs, manufacturing, spending, and debt.

House Bill Expanding Judiciary Committee Power

Judicial Actions

the ongoing partisan divide

Generational Divide (Gen Z)

IRS and Harvard's Tax Exemption

covering various aspects including economics, immigration, government operations, the rule of law, appointments, retribution, foreign policy, and public perception.

Trump's first 100 days has had a minimal impact on the economy, so far.

Immigration remains a major focus of Trump's presidency.

Trump's efforts to reduce the size and scope of the federal government.

Trump's relationship with the legal system and established norms

Trump's frequent use of executive orders

retribution against perceived enemies is evident

Trump's foreign policy approach is characterized as transactional and unpredictable.

approval rating is starting near historical lows but has seen a slight increase.

Promises kept, including enacting tariffs, ending funding for gender transition, instructing agencies to cease promoting gender transition, firing woke generals, signing an executive order on birthright citizenship, increasing funding for military deportations, terminating IRA programs, and repealing certain AI rights.

A significant hurdle for the administration is the status of a budget bill.

David Perdue's confirmation as Ambassador to China