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NATO CONSIDERS HORMUZ DEPLOYMENT AS SHIPPING DISRUPTION PERSISTS NATO is discussing a potential mission to help secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz if the waterway remains blocked into July, though no consensus has yet been reached among allies. The move would mark a… pic.twitter.com/E1g8LxiUVc — *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) May 19, 2026 They start a …
JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lift restrictions on US military use of their bases & airspace. US now considers restarting 'Project Freedom' effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz this week, WSJ reports. pic.twitter.com/fF5ZRI9SZM — BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) May 7, 2026
The city of Los Angeles has a major street light problem. Thousands of the lights are out because thieves strip them of copper wire which they then turn around and sell for cash. To deal with this problem and fix the lights, the city government is proposing a new TAX on the law abiding citizens …
President Donald Trump is considering resuming limited military strikes on Iran following the collapse of US-Iran talks, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials and people familiar with the deliberations. According to the report, the option under discussion would involve targeted strikes rather than a broader military campaign, aimed at increasing pressure on Tehran. The …
Status of COVID-19 As of 19 March 2020, COVID-19 is no longer considered to be an HCID in the UK. There are many diseases which can cause serious illness which are not classified as HCIDs. The 4 nations public health HCID group made an interim recommendation in January 2020 to classify COVID-19 as an HCID. …
REPORT: Trump admin considers requiring banks to verify citizenship information. — Election Wizard (@ElectionWiz) February 24, 2026 The Trump administration is mulling an executive order or a different action that would have banks collecting citizenship information from their customers, according to reports. The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that Treasury Department officials have discussed steps …
Trump Is Briefed on Options for Striking Iran as Protests Continue The president has said he will be “hitting them very hard” if Iranian leaders kill protesters amid widespread demonstrations calling for wholesale changes in the country. President Trump has been briefed in recent days on new options for military strikes in Iran as he …
White House officials have weighed possibly giving lump sum payments to Greenlanders in an attempt to sway them into seceding from Denmark, as the Trump administration brings back its calls to have Greenland join the U.S., Reuters reported. Government officials, including White House aides, have discussed different figures, from $10,000 to $100,000 per person, sources …
Australia is taking on powerful tech companies with its under-16 social media ban, but will the rest of the world follow? The country’s enactment of the policy is being watched closely by politicians, safety campaigners and parents. A number of other countries are not far behind, with Europe in particular hoping to replicate Australia, while …
Authored by Mike Shedlock via mishtalk, Another foolish Trump legal misfire coming up? Department of War Statement OFFICIAL STATEMENT: The Department of War has received serious allegations of misconduct against Captain Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.). In accordance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice, 10 U.S.C. § 688, and other applicable regulations, a thorough review …
“The dream of a US-Russia link via the Bering Strait reflects an enduring vision – from the 1904 Siberia-Alaska railway to Russia’s 2007 plan,” Mr Dmitriev wrote. “RDIF has studied existing proposals, including the US-Canada-Russia-China railroad, and will support the most viable. Asked about the idea during a press conference with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy …
The fuse is already lit. Ukraine is hitting deep into Russian energy targets with U.S. help. Tomahawk missiles are on the table. The Kremlin is not warning. It is threatening. This is not brinkmanship. It is the start of a wider war. The public only sees pieces. The West is not creeping toward conflict. It …
View post on imgur.com The Treasury Department is considering producing a one-dollar coin featuring President Donald Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence next year, a spokesperson confirmed on Friday. The draft design of the coin, which was overseen by the Office of the U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach, features Trump’s profile on one …
The U.S. government has halted new student visa interviews, signaling a potential shift in immigration policy. The decision comes as officials consider expanding social media vetting for foreign students applying to study in the country. This move could significantly slow down visa processing, affecting thousands of applicants and universities that rely on international students. Secretary …
Expert warns of dire consequences if China controls the moon
Reuters is reporting on a major news story: Europe might import Russian gas once again. The reason is that the European industry simply cannot provide meaningful output without it and the price of the European products is rising because of the high energy costs which Europe currently has. In this video we’ll discuss the impact …
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that he might temporarily exempt the auto industry from tariffs he previously imposed on the sector, to give carmakers time to adjust their supply chains. “I’m looking at something to help some of the car companies with it,” Trump told reporters gathered in the Oval Office. The Republican …
Germany is considering removing an enormous stockpile of gold from a vault in New York over worries about Donald Trump’s unpredictable policies. For decades, Berlin has stashed 1,200 tons of its famous gold reserves, the second largest on the planet after those of the United States, in a vault deep underground at the US Federal …
🚨🇺🇸TRUMP CONSIDERS IRAN’S OFFER FOR INDIRECT NUCLEAR TALKS—MILITARY OPTIONS STILL ON THE TABLE The White House is seriously weighing Iran’s proposal for indirect nuclear negotiations, with Oman likely to mediate. While Trump prefers direct talks, he remains open to… https://t.co/6lWzfdF3kL pic.twitter.com/suPnboU2XO — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 2, 2025 US CONSIDERS INDIRECT NUCLEAR TALKS WITH IRAN: …
Donald Trump is considering relinquishing its leadership of Nato after insisting that European allies take more responsibility for the security of the continent, the Mail can reveal. The US has held its leadership position since the founding of the defence alliance in the aftermath of World War Two. Since then, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe …
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – For the first time ever, Albuquerque could be offering cash to low-income families. To start, the initiative would benefit those in the international district and southwest Albuquerque. The city could be following other cities across the country in providing “guaranteed income” to low-income families and the funding would come from cannabis …
BREAKING: Trump considers DeSantis to replace Hegseth as Defense Secretary pickhttps://t.co/PTUdCCEvyt — Axios (@axios) December 4, 2024 Sources with direct knowledge tell me this story is nonsense and indicate they’ve had enough with games being played on Hegseth’s Defense nomination by Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. One source …
by Mike Shedlock This strategy is a bit bizarre because Warsh is a free trade advocate. More 5D thinking? Please note Trump Considers Warsh Serving as Treasury Secretary. President-elect Donald Trump has floated selecting financier Kevin Warsh as his Treasury secretary with the understanding that he could later be nominated to lead the Federal Reserve when …
The Trump transition team is assembling a list of military officers, both current and former, who were involved in the chaotic 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. This initiative aims to explore whether some can face court-martial, with treason among the charges under consideration. Led by former Pentagon official Matt Flynn, the effort seeks accountability for the botched …
According to a report from Der Spiegel on October 13, 2024, Ukraine is contemplating a shift in its approach to the war with Russia. The government is discussing the possibility of temporarily suspending its objective of fully restoring its territorial integrity, given that over 20% of the country remains under Russian occupation. These deliberations reflect …
Keir Starmer has not ruled out the idea of smoking being banned in some outdoor spaces, including pub gardens and outside restaurants, as ministers consider fresh tobacco curbs that hospitality groups say could adversely affect the sector. It is understood Downing Street is in favour of a series of measures outlined in documents connected to …
A rare bid to break up Alphabet Inc.’s Google is one of the options being considered by the Justice Department after a landmark court ruling found that the company monopolized the online search market, according to people with knowledge of the deliberations. The move would be Washington’s first push to dismantle a company for illegal …
NATO is currently in discussions regarding the deployment of additional nuclear weapons. These weapons would be taken out of storage and placed on standby. The reason behind this move is the growing threat posed by Russia and China. The head of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, emphasized the importance of transparency around the alliance’s nuclear arsenal as a deterrent. While NATO aims …
WATCH: California Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom has ratcheted up his war on energy. Newsom appointed Siva Gunda of the California Energy Commission. Gunda just testified that state-run refineries are “on the table.” pic.twitter.com/L93qHOfXcO — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) May 15, 2024 Refinery capacity is tight because no refinery has been built on American soil since the …
