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$11B annually for illegal aliens with no end in sight $24B lost to homelessness and unaccounted for $80B lost to high speed rail and unaccounted for $100B+ worth of homes lost in 3 days $2.6 billion per year on healthcare for illegal aliens Gavin Newsom Must Resign. pic.twitter.com/f1kgWB33gI — Corbin Williams (@corbinwilliams) February 5, 2025
Senators ask, Homeland Security watchdog answers: Is it worth the money? The Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General has launched an audit of the Transportation Security Administration’s use of facial recognition technology at US airports, following criticism from lawmakers and privacy advocates. The TSA has been utilizing facial recognition technology to screen passengers at US …
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/78-000-california-condo-owners-to-see-major-insurance-rate-hike/ar-AA1ycRiX Starting in April, Allstate will raise its average rates for condo insurance by 30%, according to a filing with the California Department of Insurance. Allstate’s approximately 78,000 condo insurance customers in the state can expect to see their rates change at the first renewal date following April 1, the filing shows. Some may see their rates …
This is not just a blip—it’s a major sign that the Fed’s liquidity lifeline is running out. If you’ve been paying attention, you know that means tighter monetary conditions are on the way. How long can this go on before the system starts to buckle? The Fed may have to pull the emergency brake soon …
The Mortgage Lock-In Effect Is Waning as Sellers Flood the Market Some segments of the U.S. residential real estate market started to thaw in January after December’s deep freeze, with a growing number of homeowners listing their homes for sale in a sign that the stubborn “lock-in” effect is finally beginning to ease. The “lock-in …
USAID suspends payments, leaving Politico and other outlets unpaid. Coincidence or funded by USAID? Under Biden, taxpayers unknowingly gave $9.6 million to Politico for “communicating the President’s message.” We have really gone communist under Biden! This is really bad! Tax payers have unknowingly given Politico $9.6 million since 2024. This includes the office of the …
Once they dig into Ukraine, the Democrats are finished.
Retail’s enthusiasm is undeniable, with record inflows driving bullish sentiment to new extremes. With over $448 billion flowing into US stocks in 2024, plus $25 billion just last week, retail is doubling down on tech. They’re betting on an unstoppable future, even as the market shows signs of tension. Retail Investors have built the largest …
China has unveiled the world’s first mobile 5G base station, which, after passing rigorous tests, is now poised for deployment on the battlefield. Jointly developed by China Mobile Communications Group and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), it can provide unprecedented high-speed, low-latency and extremely secure and reliable data exchange services to at least 10,000 users …
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump are set to meet in Washington and hold a joint news conference. Trump signed executive orders ahead of that meeting. Trump warned he “left instructions” if Iran assassinated him the US foe would be “obliterated.” Back in November, the Justice Department announced federal charges that an …
Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton, the physicist known for his pioneering work in the field, told LBC’s Andrew Marr that artificial intelligences had developed consciousness – and could one day take over the world.
CNN panel burst into tears of laughter after watching supercut of Democrats @elonmusk meltdown cringe-fest pic.twitter.com/bueNFPev9K — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) February 5, 2025 Chuck Schumer has officially lost it! LOL! https://t.co/MnOeM1KyKa — Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) February 5, 2025 Hypocrisy at its finest!
With the second-lowest month of hires in the 21st century, the industry is struggling like never before. This slowdown is telling us a lot about the broader economy. Even during the height of the pandemic, there were more job openings in construction than there are now. The cost of construction is plummeting, as developers have …
Rep. Raskin’s outburst against Elon Musk only highlights the extent to which the political elite will go to protect their corrupt interests. With a national debt spiraling out of control, Raskin’s defense of wasteful government programs is proof that he cares more about maintaining his power and profit than solving America’s financial crisis. As the …
And a holding company, with a professional-looking website: pic.twitter.com/AtkTJg6pYq — Dan Neidle (@DanNeidle) February 4, 2025 The audit certificate is a forgery. I've spoken to the audit firm and individual auditor named in these accounts and I'm convinced they have nothing to do with this. They don't even know each other. — Dan Neidle (@DanNeidle) …
PALM COAST, Fla. — A Palm Coast family received a shocking surprise Monday afternoon when a large chunk of ice fell from the sky and crashed through the roof of their home. Palm Coast firefighters said the ice pierced the roof, leaving a gaping hole in the residence. The incident occurred around 3:36 p.m., with …
A hundred thousand eggs were stolen Saturday from an organic supplier in Franklin County amid skyrocketing prices stemming from an avian flu outbreak, Pennsylvania State Police said. The eggs were swiped from the back of a distribution trailer around 8:40 p.m. at the Pete & Gerry’s Organics warehouse on Commerce Avenue in Antrim Township, state …
The madness of the market never ceases to amaze. Seven billion dollars flooding into tech funds in a single week? That’s not smart investing—it’s sheer desperation, a frenzied herd chasing gains long after the easy money has been made. We’ve seen this story before: euphoric buying, absurd valuations, and everyone convincing themselves that this time …
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😂 The face when you know you're busted. pic.twitter.com/7WQHnjJ2ea — Sher_Bear 🇺🇸 (@SherryRSher) February 4, 2025
Protestors against ICE mass deportations in Glendale, Arizona were seen beating and destroying police cars Completely shattering police SUV’s windshields and causing chaos. These people are in our country illegally and are literally attacking our police protesting being deported pic.twitter.com/Xzvbo0cZaU — Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) February 5, 2025
It's called targeting of the opposition party. How is this legal? When do they go in front of the Senate Oversight committee or other to explain all this? — floridanow1 (@floridanow1) February 4, 2025
Against all odds, Trump’s favorability surges—even in deep blue states. New York, California—places once unshakably liberal—now show cracks in the narrative. The people are watching, and they’re waking up. If this momentum keeps up, the political landscape will never be the same.
Families, seniors, and low-income workers—tossed out like yesterday’s trash. A Miami mobile home park, home to thousands, wiped out overnight. Developers swoop in, cash rules, and the working class gets bulldozed—literally. This isn’t just Miami; it’s Florida’s new reality. If your home sits on land someone richer wants, you’re next.
Federal bureaucracy isn’t just inefficient—it’s a fortress protecting political patronage. Kristol’s non-profit sitting at the receiving end of this tangled mess? Predictable. The delay isn’t in the processing—it’s in cutting through the intentional obfuscation. 48 vCPUs are throttled curating the USAID grant network for every single EIN, will take a while (~12 hours). Which is …
So what was it exactly when the government bureaucracy acted against its purported leader from 2017-2021? And then continued ruling itself from 2021-2025? Well I guess it wasn't all that hostile at least… — Electric Shemp (@StoogeRunner) February 4, 2025 How deep does the corruption run when you see politicians protesting like their lives depend …
TGI Fridays has quietly shuttered multiple locations across three states as the struggling restaurant chain navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Local reports found closures at four Las Vegas locations, two Long Island outposts, and several Pennsylvania storefronts. The company has not publicly commented on the latest round of shutdowns and did not respond to a request …
