Axios: #Seniors won't "complain" if they miss a #SocialSecurity check, #Lutnick says (WOW)
#Commercesecretary #HowardLutnick suggested this week that only "fraudsters" would complain about missing a monthly #SocialSecurity check, and that most people wouldn't mind if the government simply skipped a payment
https://www.axios.com/2025/03/21/social-security-lutnick-doge-checks
Tesla falls after Commerce secretary recommends buying stock
Is the economy really as strong as it seems? Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick shockingly blames Joe Biden for current economic woes, claiming they’re remnants of his presidency rather than reflecting Trump’s policies. Despite positive growth stats, Lutnick labels them "Biden data," arguing they misguide the narrative. As skepticism grows over new tariffs and economic transparency, Lutnick's statements raise questions about data interpretation. Read more [here](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/05/trump-commerce-chief-lutnick-blames-biden-for-economy.html) #Economy #Trump #Biden #StockMarket #CommerceSecretary. Great insights from Dan Mangan!
US Commerce Secretary hints at potential tariff removal linked to efforts in curbing fentanyl trade, signaling possible shift in trade negotiations
#YonhapInfomax #USTariffs #Fentanyl #TradeNegotiations #CommerceSecretary #DrugEnforcement #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=52880
The Trump administration may exclude government spending from GDP, obscuring the impact of DOGE cuts
#Trump #commerceSecretary #HowardLutnick #GDP #lies #DOGE #economics lack of #transparency #ElonMusk #AssociatedPress #APNews
Trump’s commerce pick Howard Lutnick has deep ties with crypto giant Tether, which is under investigation by Treasury and DOJ
His firm Cantor Fitzgerald holds most of Tether's assets and has an agreement for a 5% ownership interest that is valued at approx $600 million.
Lutnick plans to step down at Cantor and his son may step in.
#HowardLutnick #Tether #CantorFitzgerald #Trump #CommerceSecretary
#KamalaHarris Is #Vetting Two #Women on Her #VP #Shortlist. An #ALLFEMALETICKET?
#Michigan #Governor #GretchenWhitmer is reportedly on the list—as is #CommerceSecretary #GinaRaimondo, both of whom would make #history if #selected by Harris.
