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WASHINGTON—In a bid to get ahead of what could be drastic cuts by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, some parts of the military are preparing lists of weapons they have long wanted to cancel but couldn’t get past lawmakers seeking to protect spending in their districts. DOGE members are expected at the Defense Department …
Trump and Musk standing side by side is the nightmare the establishment never wanted. The media tried to drive a wedge between them, but they failed. These are two men who didn’t need to fight for America—but they did anyway. President Trump discusses how legacy media attempted and failed to drive he and Elon Musk …
🚨BREAKING: President Trump signs Executive Order cutting ALL federal funding to schools that mandate the COVID vaccine. pic.twitter.com/kkUs20407X — Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) February 14, 2025 President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order halting federal funds for schools that require students to be vaccinated against coronavirus before they can attend classes in person. Trump’s administration has …
JD Vance just said what European leaders refuse to acknowledge—their mass immigration policies are a betrayal of their own citizens. No one voted to flood their countries with millions of unvetted migrants, but they did vote for Brexit, for sovereignty, for leaders who promised to protect their homes and their futures. Yet the globalist elite …
🚨 D.C. IN FULL MELTDOWN MODE! 🚨 Ever since D.O.G.E. (Department of Governmental Examination) started sniffing around government agencies, something HILARIOUS has happened: Google searches in Washington, D.C. have EXPLODED for:🔍 “Swiss bank account… but, like, discreet?”🔍… pic.twitter.com/nH4eLfDCyZ — Devil Dog (@The_Jtoms101) February 14, 2025 All of those “Gold bars being thrown off the Titanic” …
It’s designed to provide transparency on government spending and over-regulation, making these topics more accessible to everyone. The site offers detailed information about the department’s initiatives, goals, and ongoing projects, all aimed at promoting efficiency and accountability within the government. https://www.doge.gov/
It’s infuriating to see what’s being pushed on young children in the name of inclusivity. A book about “LGBTQIA+ identities” shouldn’t include graphic depictions of bondage and nudity for first through fifth graders. Parents have every right to be enraged. New York Attorney General and Commissioner of Education sent a letter to all schools in …
Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to “work together” with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump and expressed readiness to negotiate peace in Ukraine in a phone call on Wednesday, the Kremlin confirmed. Putin and Trump discussed the war in Ukraine and possible peace talks during the 1.5-hour call, the two leaders’ first known discussion since Trump’s …
Domino’s launching pepperoni-inspired perfume for Valentine’s Day ‘What could be more attractive?’ Domino’s has launched a pepperoni-inspired perfume to entice pizza-lovers this Valentine’s Day. The limited-edition eau de toilette is a nod to its Pepperoni Passion pizza and is said to have irresistible notes of spice, pepper and a woody, warm base. To mark the …
These people aren’t worried about parking tickets—they’re sweating bullets over something much bigger. Imagine if Trump made a deal: confess, spill the truth, and your sentence gets cut in half. The rats would be tripping over each other to save their own skin. The swamp would drain itself. The fact that so many are even …
by Mike Shedlock Let’s review Musk’s nearly $100 billion offer. Does it make any sense? Elon Musk Offers $97.4 Billion for Control of OpenAI CBS News reports Elon Musk-Led Investor Group Offers $97.4 Billion for Control of OpenAI Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in a $97.4 billion bid to take control of OpenAI, …
by MarkusEF Feb 10 Day 16 update (Investopedia): https://www.investopedia.com/meta-stock-record-16-session-winning-streak-8788971 Trillion dollar / Big Tech longest streaks as of Feb 7 (WSJ): https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/jobs-report-stock-market-today-dow-nasdaq-sp500-02-07-2025/card/meta-stock-extends-winning-streak-to-15-sessions-EkYgAX2FQc5YFmfZWlN1 My analysis: Earnings were reported on January 29, the 8th day of this streak. They did beat expectations, and beat by a lot. However, CONSECUTIVE multi-day post-earnings streaks historically don’t tend to last, since all …
a lady was caught doing witchcraft during the superbowl game pic.twitter.com/zIGMLe46Ir — kira 👾 (@kirawontmiss) February 11, 2025
A Bolingbrook woman was sentenced to three years in prison for stealing almost $2.5 million from taxpayers by fraudulently billing Medicaid-funded companies for services she did not provide, state officials said. LaTeena Smith, 38, was the owner of a clinic called Power Positive Youth Development in Bolingbrook, according to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office. …
A crowdfunding group in Denmark has proposed that their country acquire the US state of California for $1 trillion and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries. The satirical idea of purchasing the territory comes after US President Donald Trump reiterated his interest in buying Greenland. In response to Trump’s continued interest in the island, the …
Gary Pilnick, the multimillionaire chief executive officer of Kellogg’s suggested on CNBC that families with strained finances could cope by eating ‘cereal for dinner’.
Many of the world’s biggest polluter nations have missed a UN deadline to set new climate targets as efforts to curb global warming come under pressure following US President Donald Trump’s election. The nearly 200 countries signed up to the Paris Agreement faced a deadline on Monday, February 10, to submit new national climate plans …
This isn’t cautious investing; it’s full-blown euphoria. History warns us: markets don’t follow public sentiment; they anticipate it. By the time the average investor piles in, the smart money is often heading for the exit. Much of this retail buying flow is targeting NASDAQ (rather than S&P 500) stocks pic.twitter.com/X97UdLP5A8 — Markets & Mayhem (@Mayhem4Markets) …
This is coming from a man whose own bank has been fined billions for money laundering, market manipulation, and shady dealings. JPMorgan itself was caught facilitating money transfers for criminals, yet Dimon wants to paint Bitcoin as the real villain. JPMorgan, $JPM, CEO Jamie Dimon has said "Bitcoin has no intrinsic value. It's used heavily …
A $2.6B GDP and a $283M market cap already screams speculation, especially with only $2.4M in liquidity. With 35% locked for “projects,” the rest is in the hands of creators and insiders—red flags everywhere. They launched an og $CAR before 2 days before the current one same pattern is a goverment allowed to rug a …
The more you dig into the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the clearer it becomes: this was never about protecting consumers. It was about creating a slush fund for the left, a financial pipeline disguised as “oversight” that funneled money straight into the pockets of activist groups. Think about this: The CFPB collects fines from …
Donald Trump has indicated that Elon Musk’s “department of government efficiency” (DOGE) will soon direct its attention on the Pentagon. Speaking at a White House press conference alongside Shigeru Ishiba, the prime minister of Japan, Trump confirmed that he had asked Musk – the world’s richest man – to review spending in the sprawling defense …
We’re still seeing unprecedented flows of physical gold bullion worldwide, creating logistical challenges and causing not a little market chaos. The world’s biggest bullion dealer just accepted their second-largest delivery of gold since 1994 – what exactly is going on? By Peter Reagan Your News to Know rounds up the most important stories about precious …
It’s going to get interesting, during an economic downturn PM’s generally suffer, but if there is no physical for these bullion banks the paper market is very likely going to break. We might see the real value of Ag and Au h/t Adventurous_Bit1715
This video of a dog mother’s love is going viral.
All Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom stores in the United States will close after their operator filed for bankruptcy protection. Altogether over 100 stores for the brands, that sell apparel for skaters, surfers and snowboarders, will close their doors. Liberated Brands filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Sunday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in …
Steve Diggle, Founder of Vulpes Investment Management, discusses how to prepare for the next volatility “super-spike”.
Ryan and Emily are joined by Natalie Winters to discuss her roll as a White House correspondent for Steve Bannon’s War Room show.
There’s no sugarcoating this—Connecticut residents are getting fleeced. Imagine working hard only to open a bill where just $236.71 is actual electricity use, yet $876.40 is fees. That’s nearly 80% of the total bill! A $227.76 “public benefits” fee forces you to cover someone else’s lights, while the $175.60 delivery charge and $87.01 transmission fee …