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Rob Bradley Jr., the Climate Working Group, and Policy Influence Under the Trump Administration

Abstract This paper examines the professional connections of Rob Bradley Jr. to the Trump administration’s Climate Working Group (CWG), the CO₂ Coalition, and key figures including Roy Spencer, John Christy, Chris Wright, and Donald J. Trump. It evaluates Bradley’s advocacy for the CWG’s work, the legal and ethical implications of the CWG’s formation under the […]

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Trump, Chris Wright, Rob Bradley Jr., the CO2 Coalition, Epstein Elite, and Crimes Against Humanity

Overview Recent court rulings have raised significant questions about the formation and operation of a Department of Energy (DOE) advisory body informally referred to as the “Climate Working Group.” A U.S. District Court found that the group violated the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), a law requiring transparency, balanced representation, and public accountability for federal […]

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Supreme Court Reins in Presidential Tariff Power

What to Know About Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump By Daniel BrouseFebruary 21, 2026 On February 20, 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (consolidated with V.O.S. Selections v. United States) that the President cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose unilateral tariffs. The Court held […]

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Climate Change, Personal Health, and Personal Wealth

Risk Exposure in an Era of Accelerating Climate Instability Daniel BrouseFebruary 21, 2026 Introduction: Climate Risk Is Personal Climate change is often discussed in abstract global terms — temperature targets, emissions pathways, distant timelines. But the impacts are not abstract. They are immediate, measurable, and increasingly personal. Climate change is already affecting your health, your […]

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Most of Trump’s “Reciprocal” and “Liberation Day” Tariffs

In a landmark ruling issued today, February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated the majority of President Donald Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal” and “Liberation Day” tariffs, dealing a major blow to his trade agenda. Key Takeaways from the Ruling Executive OverreachThe Court found that while the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) permits regulation of […]

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Growth Slows, Inflation Stalls: A Troubling Economic Signal

Today’s economic data release paints a concerning picture of the U.S. economy heading into 2026. GDP Growth Slows Sharply According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) advance estimate, U.S. real GDP grew at an annualized rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025 (as of February 20, 2026). That marks a significant slowdown […]

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Pennsylvania Considers PJM Exit Amid Rising Power Demand and Data Center Growth

In a February 11, 2026 interview, Governor Josh Shapiro said Pennsylvania is considering withdrawing from PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission organization that manages the electric grid across 13 states and the District of Columbia in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. The comments come amid growing concerns about rising electricity demand, price volatility in capacity markets, and […]

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AI, Data Centers, and Electricity Prices: Separating Grid Economics from Hype

By Daniel Brouse There is widespread confusion about artificial intelligence, data centers, and rising electricity prices. The relationship is more nuanced than many headlines suggest. In many states, large industrial electricity users — including data centers — actually help stabilize or lower residential rates by absorbing a significant share of fixed grid costs. In other […]

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Climate Risk, Denial, and the Return of Negative Equity in U.S. Housing Markets

by Daniel Brouse Abstract As of late 2025 and early 2026, negative equity—homes worth less than the outstanding mortgage—has reached its highest level since early 2018. While national averages remain relatively modest, localized distress is accelerating in several rapidly expanded Sunbelt markets. The primary drivers are declining property values in high climate-risk regions, surging insurance costs, […]

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Prediction Markets, Psychological Fallacies, and the Super Bowl Effect

by Daniel Brouse The rapid proliferation of prediction markets has been fascinating to watch. Recently, I listened to the owner of one such company describe how their platform generated substantial profits during the Super Bowl. What stood out was not simply the scale of betting activity, but the psychological patterns that drove it. The story […]

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