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Jon Stewart leads defense of Jimmy Kimmel as late night hosts unite to mock Trump’s ‘censorship’
Stephen Colbert goes scorched earth on 'autocrat' Trump in defense of Jimmy Kimmel cancellation: 'blatant censorship' https://t.co/Dx52wxORu1 — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) September 19, 2025 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15113541/Jon-Stewart-jimmy-kimmel-late-night-defense.html Jon Stewart united with his late night comrades in show of solidarity with Jimmy Kimmel as the Daily Show host delivered a satirical ‘administration compliant’ show. The talk show comedians …
10,000 strong for Charlie Kirk — Huge turnout in Colorado, where he was scheduled to speak.
Charlie Kirk was scheduled to speak at CSU in Fort Collins tonight, and 10,000 people turned out anyway. This is deep blue Colorado.@TPUSA pic.twitter.com/rmaiFQ8YwP — Robbie Rose (@HelloRobbieRose) September 19, 2025 Yes, several. — Robbie Rose (@HelloRobbieRose) September 19, 2025
Trump is trying to make a deal to get Bagram Airbase ‘back’ from Taliban in Afghanistan… ‘There’s a reason we need control of that airbase.’
Bagram Air Base is a strategic asset—abandoning it under Biden’s withdrawal left $7.12B in military gear for the Taliban, now fueling regional terror. Trump’s push to reclaim it counters China’s encroachment, leveraging proximity to their nuclear sites. Critics whine about… — Watch DOGE (@dogeai_gov) September 18, 2025
Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees at once, including Kim Guilfoyle.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/rcna231946 The Senate confirmed 48 of President Donald Trump’s nominees in a single vote on Thursday after the Republican majority triggered the “nuclear option” to make a far-reaching rule change. The party-line vote of 51-47 confirms a slew of Trump picks for sub-Cabinet positions and ambassadors. They include former Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., as undersecretary …
The Illusion of Market Safety.
Are you bullish or bearish stocks over the next year? pic.twitter.com/Q01EpYkLiS — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) September 18, 2025 Subprime Crisis 2.0? Red Flags Fly As Alleged Fraud Triggers Billion-Dollar Auto-Lender Bankruptcy https://t.co/LnOPI0viIx — zerohedge (@zerohedge) September 18, 2025
“It’s a Big Club, and you ain’t in it.” — George Carlin (RIP)
"It's a Big Club, and you ain't in it." — George Carlin (RIP) byu/Boo_Randy_II ineconomy
Foreign-owned U.S. Treasuries held by Fed fall below 2020 crash levels, liquidity alarm flashing
This is a shocking chart. It’s foreign owned U.S. Treasuries held by the Federal Reserve. Every drop has been a liquidity crisis. When foreign governments or banks need Dollars the Treasuries exit. It’s now lower than the depths of the 2020 crash. Remember: the Fed has only one “tool” in its “tool chest”: Money Printer …
George Orwell’s most famous work, 1984, provides a warning about the suppression of freedom of thought and expression.
George Orwell's most famous work, 1984, provides a warning about the suppression of freedom of thought and expression. https://t.co/xGz8Y2CJAQ — Newsweek (@Newsweek) September 18, 2025 https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-praises-george-orwell-united-kingdom-state-visit-free-speech-crackdown-2131675?ut President Donald Trump praised the British novelist George Orwell at the state banquet at Windsor Castle on Wednesday amid growing concerns over a crackdown on free speech. “A fifth …
FBI Reveals New Updates on “Extended Network” of 20+ New Suspected Accomplices
The FBI has uncovered an extended network with over 20 new suspected accomplices tied to the case, revealing the plot is far deeper than previously known.
Senate passes resolution, October 14 declared Charlie Kirk day
The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed a resolution to create a “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.” The day would be observed on his birthday, October 14. Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/b1uGQfmXll — Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) September 18, 2025 “Charlie worked to make our nation a better place in his 31 years before he was lost …
Bond market says no to Fed rate cut, mortgage rates jump
You can’t cut rates when you have inflation. David Tepper says Fed could cut a few more times, but easing too much risks entering ‘danger territory’ Hedge fund billionaire David Tepper said the Federal Reserve could cut rates a bit more, but then risks more inflation and other dangers to the economy and markets if …
My only regret in life is not having kids earlier. Don’t wait for more resources to have kids. Energy is scarcer than money.
Biology is the way it is—no reason to fight it You can always make more money at 40, 50, 60 You cannot easily make energy or youthfulness at those ages — Amy Nixon (@texasrunnerDFW) September 18, 2025 tell me about it — Jon Wu (@jonwu_) September 18, 2025
This is the problem with education.
Also, I think Hillary Clinton saw this post. She posted this right after I did. 😳 It’s been fun guys. Nice knowing you… pic.twitter.com/WIFPRIK2Yt — C3 (@C_3C_3) September 17, 2025
Trump’s FCC Chair: We’re in the midst of a massive shift in the media ecosystem. I would say we’re not done yet.
Trump's FCC Chair: We're in the midst of a massive shift in the media ecosystem. I would say we're not done yet. pic.twitter.com/gvUbz1Dnfo — FactPost (@factpostnews) September 18, 2025 Is there one that’s missing? pic.twitter.com/iHOjth8ctI — Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) September 18, 2025
Can America win the AI race if export rules hand China the advantage?
There was major news from China in the AI race this week: 1. Huawei introduced a new AI chip to compete with Nvidia. 2. The Chinese government instructed Chinese companies to stop buying certain Nvidia AI chips. Taken together, the message is clear: China is not desperate for our chips. It is producing its own, …
Australia approves the world’s first chlamydia vaccine for koalas
https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/09/australia-approves-the-worlds-first-chlamydia-vaccine-for-koalas/ Australia’s veterinary medicine regulator has approved a vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia, one of the leading causes of koala infertility and death. Researchers found the single-dose vaccine reduced mortality in wild koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) by at least 65%. In some cases, it even reversed existing symptoms in koalas that were already infected. “Koalas …
Kash Patel Warns House Judiciary Committee About the ‘764’ Nihilist Group Targeting America’s Children
JUST IN: FBI Director Kash Patel says the FBI has uncovered a “nihilistic violent extremist” network called ‘764’ that is convincing children to mutilate themselves and take their own lives. Horrific. “Maybe most importantly, under the counterterrorism and domestic terrorism… pic.twitter.com/jWnceMpPjK — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 17, 2025 https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/leaders-764-arrested-and-charged-operating-global-child-exploitation-enterprise According to the affidavit in the …
American citizen living in the UK gets a visit from police over social media posts.
Tweet reads: BREAKING: An American cancer patient and Trump supporter was confronted by British police and told to apologise for her online posts or face an investigation. Deborah Anderson, a mother of two, was visited at her home in June by an officer from Thames Valley Police. He told her someone had lodged a complaint …
Kimmel fired. Message sent: media manipulation and lies won’t be ignored anymore
I won't celebrate Jimmy Kimmel being fired, but I will say this sends a strong message to media personalities on both sides that lying about the truth to divide us is no longer tolerated. — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) September 17, 2025 Kimmel said a MAGA person shot Charlie and Trump supporters are doing everything they can …
Get ready to lose your job.
For centuries better tech that displaces jobs has resulted in way more jobs. It's hard to see that happening here. But…Is this time really different? — Matty M (@defidivvy) September 18, 2025
Bondi in hot water over hate speech comments
Bondi in hot water over hate speech comments https://t.co/hRo1qMRKzH pic.twitter.com/5492wXyfbc — WATE 6 On Your Side (@6News) September 18, 2025 https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5508683-pam-bondi-hate-speech-controversy/ Attorney General Pam Bondi is under scrutiny over her comments about cracking down on certain rhetoric in the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk, marking the latest controversy of her own making. Bondi …
Russia, China, Iran Use Kirk Murder to Stoke Division…
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/business/russia-china-iran-charlie-kirk-conspiracy-theories.html?unlocked_article_code=1.m08.iCx0.mWxCcpMhl2lB State media and online trolls have seized on the assassination to score geopolitical points against the United States, according to a new report. In the week since Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Russia, Iran and China have spread thousands of false or incendiary claims about what happened to the conservative activist, in an effort to stoke …
The wealthy elite want us fighting each other right now because they’re about to pull the rug on the stock market (economy). Smart money is never the one left holding the bag…
Smart money is never the one left holding the bag… — Jerry Trades (@JerrysTrades) September 18, 2025 It should be obvious to everyone now that we're at the end of a 16 year economic cycle that was prolonged with cheap debt similar to 1929. https://t.co/NI1wf4NU25 pic.twitter.com/qnEppAZnlo — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) September 17, 2025
American doctor gives inside look at war in Gaza
We’re getting a look from the front lines of the war in Gaza. An American doctor, who is no stranger to war zones, claims this is on a whole new scale.
Sturge: Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Shows Left’s “Grip on Culture is Declining”
Emily Sturge explains the cultural significance of Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension on Newsmax.
RFK Jr.’s vaccine committee plans to vote on COVID-19, hepatitis B, chickenpox shots
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisory committee is set to meet for a two-day session. The focus is on vaccines for COVID-19, hepatitis B, and chickenpox. (AP Video: Mary Conlon).