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The United Arab Emirates is preparing to help the U.S. and other allies open the Strait of Hormuz by force, Arab officials said, a move that would make it the first Persian Gulf country to become a combatant, after being hit by Iranian attacks. The U.A.E. is lobbying for a United Nations Security Council resolution …
That's it. I give up.. Donald Trump is a time traveler. 20/20 interview 1987. Wtf. pic.twitter.com/Q44GaCjIsI — Whiplash347 (@Whiplash437) March 30, 2026 2008… This aired in 2008. You don’t really know what you think you know. pic.twitter.com/KzB5jMYaPP — MrBanks💰 (@Mrbankstips) March 29, 2026 2010 El 16 de Febrero del 2010 Bill Ryan de Project Camelot …
NOW – Hegseth on Iran War: "The world, the Middle East, our ungrateful allies in Europe, even segments of our own press, should be saying one thing to president Trump: 'Thank you!'" pic.twitter.com/pz9jMi3M4x — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) March 19, 2026 Pete Hegseth has declared the war in Iran an overwhelming success while blasting the media and …
After Accusing Isreal of bombing the largest Gas field in the world President Trump once again disparaged NATO allies over their response to his demands for help with reopening the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News’ Olivia Rinaldi has the latest. h/t b4its2l8
ISRAEL JUST MADE THE SINGLE MOST DANGEROUS MILITARY DECISION OF THE ENTIRE WAR. AND NOBODY UNDERSTANDS WHAT THEY JUST TRIGGERED. 🚨🚨🚨 Israel and the U.S. struck South Pars — the LARGEST gas field on the planet. But here’s what they either didn’t know or didn’t care about: South Pars is jointly managed by Iran AND …
Trump tears into 'weak' official who resigned over Iran war as his allies pile on 'crazed egomaniac' who was about to be FIRED https://t.co/i139w8JKdZ — Daily Mail (@DailyMail) March 17, 2026 Donald Trump said he is glad that his top counterterrorism official resigned over the war with Iran. In an extraordinary and unprecedented move for …
Donald Trump has warned that Nato faces a “very bad” future if US allies fail to assist in opening up the Strait of Hormuz, sending a blunt message to European nations to join his war effort in Iran. The US president told the FT in an interview on Sunday that he could also delay his …
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Reminder: Last time Trump said he was giving Iran "2 weeks" was Fri June 20, 2025…. He struck Iran on June 22…pic.twitter.com/ydSUvnElpj https://t.co/NY7IS1UAxF — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) February 19, 2026 ⚡BREAKING 🇺🇸🇮🇷 According to The Washington Post, the United States has quietly alerted its Middle Eastern allies about the potential for a large scale regional conflict …
by Martin Armstrong European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius believes a unified European army should replace American troops amid geopolitical tensions. “How will we replace the 100,000-strong American regular military forces that form the backbone of military power in Europe?” he asked, later answering his own question by proposing the creation of a permanent continent-wide joint armed …
PARIS, Dec 24 (Reuters) – The European Union, France and Germany condemned U.S. visa bans on five Europeans combating online hate and disinformation on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump’s administration took its latest swipe at long-standing allies across the Atlantic. Washington imposed visa bans on Tuesday on five European citizens, including French former EU commissioner …
European officials weigh the “nuclear option” of selling U.S. Treasuries if Trump negotiates a Ukraine deal unilaterally. Discover the implications for allied relations. European officials are contemplating the possibility of selling U.S. Treasuries if former President Donald Trump negotiates a deal regarding Ukraine without consulting America”s allies. This consideration has been described as the “nuclear …
BREAKING: The Most Sweeping Consolidation of U.S. Economic Power Since 1971 Trump’s inner circle is architecting something Wall Street hasn’t seen in half a century. If Kevin Hassett takes the Federal Reserve Chair (80% odds on Kalshi), Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will simultaneously lead the National Economic Council. One man. Treasury. The NEC. Already acting …
The move followed the U.S. decision to impose steep fees on Chinese ships docking at American ports https://t.co/jB2i0OpjL8 — NOng (@NicolasOng) October 14, 2025 US China tensions are no longer contained but spreading to allies. China is placing limits – forbidding any individual or entity from doing business with five US entities of South Korea's …
CANDACE OWENS ACTIVATES DEAD MAN’S SWITCH Owens says sealed package with texts, emails, videos and legal documents sent to trusted contacts: “Every political figure involved will be publicly named if I suddenly die.” 🚨🇺🇸CANDACE OWENS ACTIVATES DEAD MAN'S SWITCH Owens says sealed package with texts, emails, videos and legal documents sent to trusted contacts: "Every …
Zelensky chooses the meeting place with Putin and demands strong cards from allies for negotiations 😂 ‘This week there will be contacts with Turkey, contacts with the Persian Gulf countries, with European countries that can become platforms for talks with the Russians. On our… pic.twitter.com/DOYPuOeeqK — Zlatti71 (@Zlatti_71) August 26, 2025 🇺🇦🇷🇺🇩🇪 RUSSIA IS DONE! …
UK & ALLIES PREP TROOP DEPLOYMENT TO UKRAINE – MILES FROM THE FRONT LINE Western nations are quietly preparing to put boots on the ground in Ukraine – but not to fight. The idea? Guard key infrastructure, train troops locally, and avoid combat zones at all costs. UK-led training of Ukrainian forces, currently done on …
This is, without exaggerating, one of the most extraordinary things a US Treasury Secretary ever said. It should be mandatory viewing for all citizens of US “allies”, Europeans first and foremost. What Bessent is saying is that the US will now treat US allies’ wealth as an American “sovereign wealth fund” (his words), “directing” them, …
Tariffs began as taxes. First to raise revenue. Then to protect local industries. Later to enforce reciprocity. Three goals. One blunt tool. It never worked smoothly. “Looking at several centuries of tariffs, we can summarize their impact through three R’s: revenue, restriction, and reciprocity.” https://econlife.com/2025/01/the-three-rs-of-tariffs/ Push tariffs too high and imports collapse. Revenue drops. Push …
Letitia James is boxed in. The New York Attorney General is now the subject of multiple lawsuits, budget scrutiny, and internal investigations—all while her office is being asked to intervene in the Colbert cancellation scandal. The timing is brutal. The legal exposure is real. On July 21, James led a coalition of 21 states in …
BEIJING/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -China has put civilian government officials in Beijing on “wartime footing” and ordered a diplomatic charm offensive aimed at encouraging other countries to push back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to four people familiar with the matter. Communist Party propaganda officials have played a leading role in framing China’s response, one …
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Trump has maximum negotiating leverage right here, right now. I think it would be a mistake to think otherwise. Many of our trading partners have not escalated, and they will get priority in the queue. I think it was a big mistake, this… pic.twitter.com/bxJICTGmBd — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) April 9, 2025 …
It may seem like Trump is isolating allies with his tariff strategy. But think deeper. Would those allies stay loyal if the U.S. became weak, broke, and could no longer offer them anything? After World War II, global powers didn’t just like the U.S. more than Britain. They aligned with the U.S. because it had …
Trump: We'll sell our allies toned down military planes, because someday, maybe they're not our allies pic.twitter.com/Ofby98Fdvd — unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 21, 2025 It’s common practice for countries to sell “export models” of their military equipment. These versions often have reduced capabilities compared to the ones used domestically, ensuring that the selling country maintains a …
In a groundbreaking decision, the Group of Seven (G7) allies have pledged a staggering $50 billion loan to Ukraine, aimed at bolstering its economy and military against ongoing Russian aggression. This unprecedented move marks a pivotal moment in international relations, with the loan set to be distributed by the end of 2024. The United States …
Three years ago, Eric Adams, then a rising Democratic star, would have been the main attraction at an event like this: a politically star-studded Democratic fund-raiser at the famed Junior’s Restaurant in Brooklyn, the borough where Mr. Adams made his mark in politics. But with his administration appearing to be in free fall, his stature …
https://twitter.com/amuse/status/1798053823338197487 Here’s 38 seconds of my questioning of AG Garland. I’ll release the full five minutes later today. https://t.co/xH5Cv31jH4 — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) June 4, 2024 U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland will take aim on Tuesday at Donald Trump’s Republican allies in the House of Representatives, where he will accuse them of peddling false narratives …
Allies of former President Donald Trump shared their impressions of his Manhattan courtroom, describing the atmosphere as depressing and the proceedings as politically motivated. Supporters from the House and Senate visited Trump in court to show support Trump and his campaign restricted by a gag order from NY State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan House …
Faced with the war in Ukraine, the head of state called for “living up to History and the courage it implies”. https://www.bfmtv.com/politique/elysee/il-ne-faudra-pas-etre-laches-emmanuel-macron-appelle-les-allies-de-l-ukraine-a-etre-a-la-hauteur_AN-202403050403.html JUST IN – Macron: "We are certainly approaching a moment in our Europe where it will be appropriate not to be cowardly… war has returned to our soil." — BFMTV — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) …
