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.@CarlHigbie on JFK files: "By all accounts released, it appears that our own government assassinated the President of the United States." pic.twitter.com/9rtTH6xa1G — NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) March 19, 2025
The FBI is moving to criminalize groups like Habitat for Humanity for receiving grants from the Environmental Protection Agency under the Biden administration. Citibank revealed in a court filing Wednesday that it was told to freeze the groups’ bank accounts at the FBI’s request. The reason? The FBI alleges that the groups are involved in …
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will continue trade wars with the United States. “My government will keep tariffs on until the Americans show us some respect.” byu/Virtual_Information3 inwallstreetbet
by Michael Is it possible that the Yellowstone supervolcano is gearing up for a major eruption? When most people think of Yellowstone, they tend to conjure up images of “Old Faithful”, Yogi Bear and a television show starring Kevin Costner. But the reality of the matter is that Yellowstone poses a very serious threat to …
by confoundedinterest17 Housing is simply unaffordable in many parts of the USA and world. Its the same all over the world. except Romania and Finland. The most unaffordble countries are Portugal, Canada, the USA, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. The most affordable? Romania, Finland, Italy, and Bulgaria. For the USA, Hawaii and California are the least affordable while West …
The Washington Post — The United States voted with Russia, North Korea, Iran and 14 other Moscow-friendly countries Monday against a U.N. resolution condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine and calling for the return of Ukrainian territory. The resolution, sponsored by representatives from Kyiv, passed overwhelmingly in the U.N. General Assembly. The U.S. delegation also abstained from …
CBS — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia must include security guarantees for Ukraine, but that they “should not be provided through NATO membership, but must instead be backed by capable European and non-European troops.” The defense chief spoke not long before President Trump announced in a social media post that he had …
On Saturday, the Baltic states will finally desynchronise from the BRELL electricity grid, which links it to Russia and Belarus. But the region is still vulnerable to Russian attacks on its energy infrastructure. History happens this weekend, when Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia desynchronise from the Soviet-era electricity grid that has kept the Baltic states connected …
California, Pelosi’s home state, has likely funneled billions of taxpayer dollars into questionable pockets, just like the federal government. New York, Illinois, Texas, Arizona—you name it. These states have been siphoning off funds meant for the people, and where’s the accountability? It’s high time we examine where that hard-earned tax money is really going. Far …
State legislators want Congress to hand over all mineral rights and federal public lands in Wyoming except Yellowstone As Western lawmakers float a variety of bad ideas for transferring federal lands to states, a group of Wyoming state senators are making a particularly outrageous request of the federal government. On Thursday, those lawmakers pushed forward …
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.
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 …
JUST IN: 🇨🇦🇺🇸 Canadian dollar falls to lowest level since 2003 following President Trump's new tariffs. pic.twitter.com/oYdSzfYjmp — Rome (@Rome_Colt45) February 2, 2025
BREAKING: Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has died. Chip Carter, a son of the former president, said his father died about 3:40 p.m. on Sunday in his Plains home. https://t.co/tNMhXtGPDH — Atlanta Journal-Constitution (@ajc) December 29, 2024 Former President Jimmy Carter, a man who redefined what a post-presidency could be, died …
Reuters – Members of Donald Trump’s presidential transition team are laying the groundwork for the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization on the first day of his second term, according to a health law expert familiar with the discussions. “I have it on good authority that he plans to withdraw, probably on Day One or …
Good! pic.twitter.com/yFut2gzQyR — White TRASH Gold (@JohnRotte2) December 16, 2024 I’m tired of this fool btw. All he does is beg for money. h/t NextDoorJimmy
by Michael Why is demand at food banks all over the country higher than it has ever been before? The media keeps insisting that economic conditions are just fine, but it has become quite obvious to everyone that this is not true. In particular, the rising cost of living has been absolutely crushing households from coast to coast. In …
The US Homeland Security secretary has said states need the power to shoot down drones following criticisms of the government’s response to sightings across the East Coast. Alejandro Mayorkas made the comments after state officials in New York and New Jersey said that Joe Biden’s administration had failed to get a grip on the issue. …
Health officials are warning about a drug 100 times more potent than fentanyl that has caused deaths in 37 states in recent years. The drug, called carfentanil, is a derivative of fentanyl that was designed to tranquilize elephants, and is the most potent commercial opioid on the market. There were 513 overdoses from carfentanil between …
A federal appeals court has denied pleas by a Washington state county government that claims it has the right to block ICE deportations of illegal migrants to satisfy its liberal “sanctuary” policies. On Tuesday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California ruled against the “sanctuary” jurisdiction of King County, in Washington state, where county …
Lawmakers in the Lone Star State are so fed up with dollar devaluation that they’re taking matters into their own hands. Outlining a bold proposal to reinvent money – and it’s certain to have the Federal Reserve in an uproar. Here’s the opening shot in the battle of Texas versus the Fed… By Peter Reagan Your …
NATO ran out of purpose when the USSR fell. If anything they have helped create new enemies — Brian Peotter (@Brian_Peotter) December 1, 2024 When Trump demanded NATO allies meet their obligations – for their own defense – Democrats & the media called it "alienating our allies". Remind me. Why did NATO expand rather than …
Stoli Group USA, the owner of the namesake vodka, has filed for bankruptcy as it struggled to contend with slowing demand for spirits, a major cyberattack that has snarled its operations and several years of fighting Russia in court. The company in its bankruptcy filing said it is “experiencing financial difficulties” and lists between $50 …
With the coming tidal wave of Boomer retirements, many of their kids are deeply resentful of these laws. According to the 2020 Census, there are more than 76 million boomers in America today. With the generation having been born between 1946 and 1964, that means a tidal wave of retirees — an estimated four million …
A Democrat state lawmaker in New York is calling for a coalition of northeast states to secede from the Union and join Canada because President-elect Donald Trump is returning to the White House. State Sen. Liz Krueger (D-28), who is also floating a scheme to withhold upwards of $300 billion in federal taxes, defended her …
Vindman is on the payroll of Ukrainian oligarchs and has committed treason against the United States, for which he will pay the appropriate penalty — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 27, 2024 One of the most ridiculous segments in the history of television. RUSSIA COLLUSION 2.0: Elon Musk is a Russian agent and is working for …
The violent Venezuelan super gang Tren de Aragua has expanded to take foothold in 16 states across the US, Homeland Security officials have warned. Tren de Aragua (TdA) territory now covers half of America’s population, posing challenges for law enforcement agencies across the US who are trying to combat the mob’s wave of crime. The …
By a vote of 49-45, the #Senate confirmed the nomination of Embry J. Kidd to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit. Senator Manchin voted no. Braun, Daines, Fetterman, Hagerty, Rubio, and Vance did not vote. — Senate Press Gallery (@SenatePress) November 18, 2024 Senator Manchin voted no. Braun, Daines, Fetterman, Hagerty, Rubio, …
Former Secret Service agent, I cannot think of a better and more qualified person to lead the USSS. This man is very, very serious about protecting the president and has been vocal on all of his shows about the flaws in the current USSS. JUST IN: Sources are saying that conservative podcaster, former police officer …