Notes in the Margin

"Trump's war on Iran has left Russia is in the catbird seat while trust regarding Washington's role in the negotiations is at critical lows."

A classified report from the Nat'l Intelligence Council has found that even a large-scale US assault on Iran is unlikely to produce regime change.

"Analysts have warned that the sell-off in Japanese bonds could lead to higher US Treasury yields and discourage investors from buying U.S. bonds."

The footage would appear to contradict US President Donald Trump’s claim that it was an Iranian missile that hit the school.

Asked about plans for a military draft, White House spokesman Leavitt said: “President Trump wisely does not remove options off of the table.”

FT: "Donald Trump’s decision not to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve drained by his predecessor Joe Biden has left consumers exposed to an oil price shock."

The US taxpayers so far have paid more than 6.5 billion toward the Iran war. 

December numbers were also revised way down. The US economy now has fewer jobs than it did 9 months ago. 

On today’s Ron Paul Liberty Report: In less a week, the quick victory promise has given way to increased calls for a US ground invasion. 

What’s going on here? What’s going on is an immoral, unconstitutional and illegal war of choice.