The Democratic Primary Jumps The Shark Here is what is happening today in the Brief. First, Beto tries his best to be the most insane candidate at last nights Democratic Debate. Presently I will break down the 5 key takeaways from the ABC News Democratic debate. Consequently, over the course of nearly three hours of the, health care, gun legislation, climate change, education and criminal justice were discussed. These topics are […]
The Barrett Brief- NRA Sues San Francisco after "Face off" Reboot Leaked Here is what is happening today in the Brief. First, NRA sues San Francisco after city labels it a terrorist organization. Now that The National Rifle Association on Monday sued the city of San Francisco over a declaration deeming the lobbying group a “domestic terrorist organization,” according to The Associated Press. In the lawsuit, filed in the Northern District […]
Who Gets Impeached First? Trump or Kathleen Kennedy Here is what is happening today in the Brief. First, the odds that President Trump being impeached seem to be getting better everyday. Since Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is demanding the impeachment of President Donald Trump. This comes over a new report alleging what many Democrats claim exposes corrupt activity. Second, Border arrests continued to drop in August amid Trump crackdown. At […]
CNN Apologizes for Not Inviting Thanos to Climate Town Hall Here is what is happening today in the Brief. First, CNN hosted the Climate Town Hall. Without delay, each candidate unveiled programs that would make a Marvel villain blush. Presently , Ten Democratic candidates for president spent hours on Wednesday night discussing their climate change plans in detail, including how they would pay for it and what it would mean for both […]
Background Checks on Impossible Meat? Here is what is happening today in the Brief. First, it seems that background checks as coming to Texas. Now, sources are saying that the AR-15 that was used in the Odessa event was obtained through a private sale. Up to the present time, it was not known how he was able to get his gun, since he failed a background check in 2014. Presently, […]
Deep State Declare War on Texas? Here is what is happening today in the Brief. First, did the Deep State declare war on Texas? We look at the events of this weekend in Odessa, TX. This marks the latest in a string of high profile events in the Lone Star State. Once again Rick breaks down how the laws that were in place did not do anything to prevent this […]
Hurricane Dorian Grows as the Yield Curve Inverts Here is what is happening today in the Brief. First, a key yield curve inverts to the worst level since 2007. CNBC is reporting Long-term Treasury rates added to their monthlong slide Tuesday. Henceforth, aggravating a key yield curve inversion and sending it to its lowest level against the 2-year rate since 2007. Second, DHS to transfer $217 million from unused funds […]
KFC launches Impossible Chicken to help Inner City Crows with their Cholesterol! Here is what is happening today in the Brief. First, Kentucky Fried Chicken is the latest restaurant to launch Impossible Chicken. In a test of Beyond Meat's latest fake meat creation, KFC will offer "Beyond Fried Chicken" at a single restaurant near Atlanta's SunTrust Park. Second, Boeing begins the process of getting the 737 MAX into the air. The […]
August 26th, 2019: CryptoCurrency Wars II: Electric Boogaloo First, Bioterrorism Defense program hacked. DHS stored data from the nation’s bioterrorism defense program on an insecure website for over a decade, according to government documents. Second, the CryptoCurrency Wars II heat up Bitcoin may have doomed Libra's ability to ease regulators. Third, a poll from Gallup finds there is a 15% point jump in trust in internet news accuracy. Next, President Trump wants to nuke […]
