Political Coffee 6-12-25: Economist Dr Eric Fruits interview about his analysis of massive cost of living increase in proposed transportation bill, Portland's free rioting, compromise for unemployment benefits for govt strikers, Trump economist

Dr Eric Fruits PHD economist interview on his analysis of HB2025 that will cost you hundreds per year directly and indirectly: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/PublicTestimonyDocument/212229 

The massive cost of living tax increase transportation bill is here: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2025 

Submit testimony against HB2025 today!! Here’s how much it will cost you: https://oregoncatalyst.com/88466-reach-1000-testimonies-gas-tax.html 

Portland allows free rioting: https://oregoncatalyst.com/88468-word-spreads-portland-free-rioting.html 

Portland cops make one arrest for assault on ICE facility: https://www.koin.com/news/portland/protesters-want-ice-out-of-portland-as-demonstrations-continue-outside-federal-facility/ 

Compromise legislation for first in nation striking govt worker unemployment benefits: https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2025/06/lawmakers-compromise-on-10-weeks-of-unemployment-for-striking-workers-not-26.html 

Top Trump economist admits he was wrong about tariffs: https://thelibertydaily.com/im-willing-admit-i-was-wrong-steve-moore/ 

Trump can deploy armed forces despite liberal lies: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/06/trumps-legal-authority-why-president-can-deploy-armed/