Jennifer Hicks

Jennifer Hicks is a columnist and political commentator writing on a large range of topics.

McDonald's restaurant exterior on August 28, 2026, as MCD stock outperformed the Dow Jones Industrial Average

How Kevin Warsh’s Rate Warning Ended Up Working in McDonald’s Favor on August 28, 2026

McDonald's MCD fell just 0.31 percent on August 28, 2026, outperforming the Dow as Warsh's Jackson Hole rate warning strengthened the fast-food trade-down thesis. The company's Q2 comparable-sales recovery made the higher-for-longer

September 1, 2026

by Jennifer Hicks

Scene from Tehran during the conflict after IRGC missiles struck US bases in Jordan and Brent crude crossed $91

The Market Priced a Ceasefire Nobody Declared — Iran Just Ended It

Iran's Revolutionary Guard struck two US military installations in Jordan and sent a drone toward Al Minhad Air Base in the UAE on Monday, ending a month of relative quiet. Brent jumped 2.5 percent to $91.14 — proof the ceasefire

September 1, 2026

by Jennifer Hicks

Financial regulator at stablecoin hearing, as Singapore MAS proposes 100% reserves and yield ban

Singapore’s MAS Proposes 100% Reserves and a Yield Ban for Stablecoin Issuers

Singapore's Monetary Authority published a consultation paper September 1 requiring stablecoin issuers to hold 100% reserves,

Senator Mark Warner speaking ahead of the CLARITY Act Senate cloture vote scheduled for September 15 2026

Senate Sets September 15 Cloture Vote on CLARITY Act With Ethics Standoff Unresolved

The Senate returns from recess on September 14, with a CLARITY Act cloture vote set for

Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 jackpot ticket worth $650,000 sold at ACME Markets in Chestnut Hill Philadelphia August 15 2026

PA Lottery: $650,000 Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket Sold at Chestnut Hill ACME Markets

A Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash jackpot ticket worth $650,000 was sold at an ACME Markets in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill neighborhood on August 15, 2026 — the winning numbers were

August 21, 2026

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Arturo Béjar former Meta engineering director testifying at federal child safety trial in Oakland August 2026

Zuckerberg Put Growth Over Child Safety, Ex-Meta Executive Testifies at Federal Trial

Former Meta engineering director Arturo Béjar testified Thursday that CEO Mark Zuckerberg built a culture where child safety ranked below engagement growth, as 29 state attorneys general pursue up to $1.4 trillion

August 21, 2026

Government and Politics·News·Technology

US Marine Corps and Republic of Korea Marine Corps officers coordinate during joint military exercise South Korea 2026

Trump Cuts Ulchi Freedom Shield in Half, South Korea Finds Out on Truth Social

Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to cut the Ulchi Freedom Shield joint exercises roughly in half — and South Korea's foreign minister says her government found out when Trump posted it on

August 20, 2026

Government and Politics·News

US President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the DMZ

Kim Jong Un Responds Positively to Trump’s Overture as North Korea-US Talks Resume

Donald Trump confirmed Monday that Kim Jong Un responded 'very positively' to his request for a conversation, a disclosure with almost no elaboration on its content, channel, or timing. The announcement came

August 18, 2026

Government and Politics·News

The J. Edgar Hoover Building FBI headquarters on Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s FBI Headquarters Move to Reagan Building, Clears Path to Greenbelt

A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration's plan to move the FBI to the Ronald Reagan Building on Monday, ruling the $555 million fund diversion illegal. The court's order clears the

August 18, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Duane 'Keefe D' Davis murder trial Las Vegas 2026 Tupac Shakur killing

Tupac Shakur Murder Trial: Opening Statements Lay Out 30-Year Case Against Keefe D

A Las Vegas jury heard opening statements in the murder trial of Duane 'Keefe D' Davis on Monday, as prosecutors told jurors Davis armed and positioned the gunmen who shot Tupac Shakur

August 18, 2026

Entertainment·Government and Politics·News

E. Jean Carroll and Donald Trump in composite image as Supreme Court denies rehearing petition August 2026

Trump Supreme Court Bid to Overturn E. Jean Carroll Verdict Denied for a Second Time

The Supreme Court on Monday permanently closed Trump's fight against E. Jean Carroll's sexual abuse verdict, rejecting his bid for rehearing for the second time. Carroll's attorney confirmed the $5 million jury

August 18, 2026

Government and Politics·News

USS Gravely DDG 107 launches Tomahawk cruise missile in Red Sea during US Navy operation against Houthi targets

Pentagon Awards Raytheon $22.9 Billion Tomahawk Deal Amid US Defense Production Crisis

The US Navy awarded Raytheon a $22.9 billion, seven-year contract to raise Tomahawk production from 60 to 1,000 per year. The deal formalizes an industrial rearmament strategy that acknowledged US production had

August 18, 2026

Business·Government and Politics·News

Election officials display and sort ballot papers during vote counting in Lusaka, Zambia, August 2026

Zambia Election 2026: Hichilema Extends Lead as Opposition Cries Fraud and Armed Raiders Strike

Zambia's 2026 presidential election results show Hakainde Hichilema extending his lead to 62 percent with 71 percent of constituencies counted, as opposition leader Brian Mundubile alleges fraud, armed raiders struck his compound

August 18, 2026

Government and Politics·News

A woman is comforted after losing family members in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba ferry disaster

Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster: Death Toll Rises to 92 as Lake Kariba Search Continues

Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba ferry death toll climbed to 92 on Monday, including 18 children, eight days after an overloaded vessel capsized with 153 people aboard. President Mnangagwa acknowledged 'serious deficiencies' in maritime

August 18, 2026

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Jennifer Hicks

How Kevin Warsh’s Rate Warning Ended Up Working in McDonald’s Favor on August 28, 2026

The Market Priced a Ceasefire Nobody Declared — Iran Just Ended It

Singapore’s MAS Proposes 100% Reserves and a Yield Ban for Stablecoin Issuers

Senate Sets September 15 Cloture Vote on CLARITY Act With Ethics Standoff Unresolved

PA Lottery: $650,000 Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket Sold at Chestnut Hill ACME Markets

Kim Jong Un Responds Positively to Trump’s Overture as North Korea-US Talks Resume

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s FBI Headquarters Move to Reagan Building, Clears Path to Greenbelt

Tupac Shakur Murder Trial: Opening Statements Lay Out 30-Year Case Against Keefe D

Trump Supreme Court Bid to Overturn E. Jean Carroll Verdict Denied for a Second Time

Pentagon Awards Raytheon $22.9 Billion Tomahawk Deal Amid US Defense Production Crisis

Zambia Election 2026: Hichilema Extends Lead as Opposition Cries Fraud and Armed Raiders Strike

Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster: Death Toll Rises to 92 as Lake Kariba Search Continues

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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