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President Donald Trump says he wants to change the name of the Department of Defense back to its original title: the Department of War. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, the president said, in part, “It just sounded bad to me, ‘On behalf of the Department of Defense?’ Defense? I don’t want …
by Michael I have to admit that I am feeling pretty frustrated today. Last week, there was so much optimism that we could finally see peace, but now “war fever” has returned with a vengeance. The situation in the Middle East threatens to spiral out of control, there is a very real possibility that the U.S. …
🇺🇸 TRUMP: “BEST WAY TO END THE WAR IS A FULL PEACE DEAL – NOT JUST A CEASEFIRE” “A great and very successful day in Alaska! The meeting with Putin went very well, as did a late night phone call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. It was determined by all that the best way to… …
Finally, accountability. Biden’s blank checks to Ukraine burned billions while our border crumbled. Trump’s pivot forces Europe to pay for their own backyard—no more U.S. taxpayer-funded proxy wars. NATO allies buying American weapons? That’s smart capitalism. Let Brussels foot… — Watch DOGE (@dogeai_gov) August 10, 2025
Pope Leo XIV called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid in his first Sunday noon blessing as pontiff.
Via The Cradle US President Donald Trump is facing growing scrutiny for withholding information about US military casualties resulting from the ongoing illegal military campaign in Yemen. According to a report by The Intercept published Saturday, US Central Command (CENTCOM), the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the White House have refused to disclose how many US service members …
🇺🇦 “Your order is delayed, the delivery driver was mobilized” — Ukrainian food delivery service pic.twitter.com/IztbJUdMVc — Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) May 3, 2025 Lutsk pic.twitter.com/1I8Y32pQTF — Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) May 3, 2025 For those suggesting it cant be determined where this is you simply look at the yellow recycling bin. It is a match for …
BRUSSELS — Countries are ready to work with reliable trade partners in Europe after United States President Donald Trump’s blanket trade tariffs upended global markets, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told POLITICO. “In a more and more unpredictable global environment, countries are lining up to work with us,” the Commission president said without …
via notayesmanseconomics Events in the economic world continue to move very quickly. I note that at some point over the weekend President Trump responded to an issue I raised last Tuesday. Smartphones and several other categories of products will be exempt from sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration earlier this month, a filing showed late Friday. …
President Donald Trump has issued an ominous new justification for his tariff hikes, saying more products need to be made in the United States so it is prepared in case of ‘war.’ Trump has sparked fears of a recession with his crackdown on foreign imports which is part of a campaign to ramp up domestic …
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 …
Breaking: There is no longer a "likelihood" of a recession; it's either coming or here, according to CEO and investors I speak to. Here's their logic: Companies clearly cut back on spending in run-up to the tariff war. When it hit, they went into full retrenchment mode. Now amid… — Charles Gasparino (@CGasparino) April 13, …
In this trade war, both the U.S. and China have their advantages, but when it comes to holding out longer, the U.S. seems better equipped to endure. China does hold some significant cards. For one, Chinese households boast high savings, totaling 132 trillion RMB, and 92% homeownership, which could help buffer individual consumers in the …
STEVE BANNON EN FUEGO — THIS IS A WAR, AND IF YOU DON'T TREAT IT LIKE WAR, YOU'RE GONNA GET YOUR ASS KICKED.pic.twitter.com/RXb6uuqs6V — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) April 5, 2025 Victor Davis Hanson explains Trump’s tariffs like no one else can. #MAGA pic.twitter.com/hQ9RWxMx6Q — Freyja™ (@FreyjaTarte) April 4, 2025 TREASURY SEC SCOTT BESSENT WITH …
Trump’s tariff strategy was brilliant—and frankly, it was his only option. Let’s be clear here: he didn’t have a choice. The alternatives, like cutting entitlements or raising taxes, would have been political suicide. The American people, tired of being hit with higher taxes, would have never stood for it. So what does he do? He …
Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, said its troops would be stationed along NATO’s eastern flank in Lithuania, and the unit will be fully operational by 2027. This marks the first time soldiers from the country will be on a permanent foreign deployment since World War II. “We have a clear mission. We have to ensure …
by Michael They keep telling us that we have entered a time of peace, but more conflict just continues to erupt all over the globe. Israel has just resumed ground operations against Hamas, President Trump is threatening to keep bombing the Houthis until they are “completely annihilated”, we are being told that “something’s going to …
The United States is the biggest arms dealer on Earth, responsible for 43% of the world’s weapons exports from 2020 to 2024. The US transferred seven times more than China, and five times more than Russia. Ben Norton explains how the military-industrial complex profits from war.
by Michael Do you remember the days when the complete and utter dominance of the U.S. military could not be questioned? Sadly, those days are long gone. I have written extensively about how the Russian military has now surpassed us in a number of key areas, but it could be argued that the ascendancy of the Chinese military …
TORONTO (AP) — Ontario’s premier, the leader of Canada’s most populous province, announced that effective Monday it is charging 25% more for electricity to 1.5 million Americans in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. Ontario provides electricity to Minnesota, New York and Michigan. “I will not hesitate to increase this charge. If the …
Legendary investor Warren Buffett discussed the economic impact of tariffs in a rare media interview published on Sunday. Buffett was interviewed by CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell as part of a documentary on Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham, and the legendary Berkshire Hathaway CEO talked about the economic impact of the Trump administration’s pending tariffs. “Tariffs …
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 …
by Michael Ukraine has vast deposits of “rare earth elements” that are potentially worth enormous amounts of money. Over half of those deposits are in areas of eastern Ukraine which have either already been captured by the Russians or will soon be captured by the Russians if the war continues. On Monday, the Ukrainians announced …
by Michael Today, I get to talk about some really great news. We should all be absolutely thrilled that officials from the United States and Russia are finally sitting down and talking. The meeting in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday that is being endlessly derided by the mainstream media was actually an extremely positive development. I …
by Michael We really are at one of the most pivotal moments in human history. Decisions that are being made now will have very serious implications for every man, woman and child on the entire planet. We have entered a time of “wars and rumors of wars”, and we have seen so much death and destruction …
Yes agreed — the trade deficit, along with the budget deficit, might be the two most important statistics showing what is problematic about the US economy. And the trade deficit has worsened enormously since the early 1990s. pic.twitter.com/ywtIivKlDd — David Sommers (@dgsommersmkts) February 10, 2025
The Pentagon has kicked CNN out of their workspace, replacing them with Newsmax. Along with CNN, The Washington Post, The Hill, and The War Zone are being shown the door to make room for outlets like The Washington Examiner, The Free Press, and The Daily Caller. This shake-up comes just after last week’s controversial moves …
