Fox News’ Sean Hannity explains that Hunter Biden’s unconditional pardon hinders him from invoking the Fifth Amendment if Congress were to call him in to testify. #foxnews #news #us #fox #fifthamendment #5thamendment #hunterbiden #pardon #biden #bidenfamily #politics #congress Subscribe to Fox News: https://bit.ly/2vBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: http://video.foxnews.com Watch Fox News Channel Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/…
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Why American AI Could Die in Court Before It Ever Takes Off
“Uh oh—have you guys completed your income tax? Things kind of happened real fast down there, and I need an extension.”—Apollo 13 astronaut Jack Swigert Even in space, Americans worry about taxes. That’s not a screenwriter’s joke. Hours before Apollo 13 almost ended in disaster, astronaut Jack Swigert, called in as a last-minute replacement, wasn’t…
The GOP establishment lost to Trump — now it’s rebranding as ‘neo-MAGA’
From the moment Donald Trump announced his run for president, the Republican establishment hated his guts. In 2016, the brash New York billionaire was treated like a joke — an embarrassment degrading the political process. But as Trump gained momentum, establishment figures faced a choice: Throw in with “NeverTrump” or pretend they’d seen the light….
Hungarian Artists Protest Antisemitic Hip Hop Group Slated for Sziget Festival
The Sziget Festival is a staple of the European festival calendar every year. This time, however, in addition to global A-list artists such as Post Malone, Kid Cudi, and Charli XCX, the organizers also got a very controversial act on the marquee: the Northern Irish hip hop group Kneecap. As we have covered earlier, Kneecap…
House passes $832B defense appropriations bill
Capt. Mike Aiena, left, commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, and U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert, 42nd District of California and chairman of the Defense Subcommittee in the House Appropriations Committee, engage in a tour of the warfare center in Norco, California, Nov. 2, 2022. (US Navy photo by Neil Mabini) WASHINGTON —…
HHS Secretary Slams Judge’s Ruling: “Planned Parenthood Has No Right to Taxpayer Money”
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a scathing legal memo July 14, condemning a federal judge’s decision to temporarily block the Trump administration’s one-year ban on taxpayer dollars going to Planned Parenthood. “Simply put, Planned Parenthood has no right to taxpayer money, and this Court should not invent such a right,” HHS…
Huckabee Warns Israel Over Evangelical Visa Restrictions
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee blasted the Israeli interior ministry for continuing to restrict visas issued to Christian organizations working in Israel in an exceptionally harshly worded letter that leaked to the Israeli press on Thursday. In a response letter, Interior Minister Moshe Arbel of the ultra-Orthodox Shas party expressed his shock, claiming that…
SO WHERE ARE THE PERP WALKS?
BREAKING: Johnson & Johnson Lead Scientist Confesses J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Was ‘Not Safe and Effective,’ Reveals “Lack of Research” From Rushing to Release Vaccine: “People Wanted It, We Gave It to Them” “Do you have any idea the lack of research that was done on those products… pic.twitter.com/yEeyXy8toI — James O’Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) July 15, 2025…
IS LUTNICK TRUMP’S ISRAELI HANDLER?
HOW MUCH DO YOU REALLY KNOW ABOUT HOWARD LUTNICK? *He didn’t show up to work in the World Trade Center on 9/11.*His business partner? Larry Silverstein – the guy who insured the Towers right before they fell.*He reportedly pocketed $25 million from the American Airlines… pic.twitter.com/QhIIaLXu6O — HustleBitch (@HustleBitch_) July 16, 2025 Click this link…
Hannity: This Trump presidency is historic #shorts
Fox News’ Sean Hannity touts ‘transformational’ beginning to President Donald Trump’s second term. #foxnews #news #us #fox #hannity #seanhannity #trump #presidenttrump #politics Subscribe to Fox News: https://bit.ly/2vBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: http://video.foxnews.com Watch Fox News Channel Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service delivering breaking news as well as…
Another Trump Victory: PBS Loses Federal Money in BOLD Budget Overhaul | 7/18/25
Senate Judiciary Panel Advances Bove, Pirro Nominations After Democrats Walk Out in Protest
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Senate Judiciary Panel Advances Bove, Pirro Nominations After Democrats Walk Out in Protest It was Bove’s nomination that caused the most consternation from the Democrats, who stormed out of the committee meeting. The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced on July 17 the nominations of Jeanine Pirro to…
Are Clot Shots Killing 200,000 People Per Year In America?
My newsletter is the #1 conservative blog on Substack — recommended by over 310 other Substack authors. Get 24% off now to celebrate the 2024 election. Get 24% off for 1 year Three years ago, I recommended that my followers pay attention to the Twitter account of the Ethical Skeptic — who might be the…
Feds Arrest 11 Undocumented Migrants In California Home Depot Raid
Despite pushback from California officials to federal immigration enforcement, Border Patrol in Sacramento arrested 11 illegal migrants during a tense raid at a Home Depot parking lot on Thursday — including one man with 67 prior jail bookings in California since 1986 and a prior fentanyl trafficking conviction. Fox News was on scene as the…
Millions of Americans Are Misusing Their Credit Cards
When you think about credit card use, there is almost always something that people may not understand that can land them in trouble. Whether it’s a misunderstanding about how the annual percentage rate works or how cash advance fees are charged, there is always the chance for something to go wrong. Key Points The notion…
No Escape From Washington’s Fiscal Doomsday Machine
Guest Post by David Stockman If you don’t think Washington is in the maws of a Fiscal Doomsday Machine, think again. And the place to start is with the 30-year CBO projections—expressed as the dollar increase from the current $29 trillion level of publicly held US Treasury debt. To wit, if Washington does nothing except…
Medvedev Advises Putin Start WWIII Before Trump’s 50 day Ultimatum
QUESTION: After reading you for more than 10 years, I understand that you are the best at geopolitics because you honestly know history. Medvedev has called on Vladimir Putin to consider pre-emptive strikes against the US and its allies in response to Donald Trump’s ‘theatrical’ 50-day deadline. What would your advice be to Putin, since…
Fed official calls for rate cut amid ongoing pressure from Trump
Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller on Thursday called for the central bank to cut interest rates in July. Waller said that “the risks to the economy are weighted toward cutting [rates] sooner rather than later.” The Fed governor made the comments at an event hosted by Money Marketeers of New York University. “First, tariffs are…
What A Trip
Just a few days ago, I shared an update on my views around psychedelics—both as a mental health tool and as a speculative investment theme. At the start of the year, I highlighted psychedelics as a space where science, sentiment, and politics might finally align to legitimize an industry long stuck on the fringes. I…
It takes just one word for Scott Jennings to describe America’s reaction to WSJ Trump-Epstein story
Republican strategist Scott Jennings shrugged off a Wall Street Journal report on a letter allegedly written by President Donald Trump during a Thursday night panel discussion. The Wall Street Journal published an article Thursday evening claiming Trump sent financier Jeffrey Epstein a “bawdy” letter for his 50th birthday that included a drawing of a naked…
Trump Orders DOJ to Release Grand Jury Transcripts From Epstein Case
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Trump Orders DOJ to Release Grand Jury Transcripts From Epstein Case ‘I have asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to produce any and all pertinent Grand Jury testimony, subject to Court approval,’ the president said. President Donald Trump said on July 17 that he had asked the…
The Epstein Enigma
Guest Post by Jim Kunstler Do you detect the signs of Rope-a-Dope in Mr. Trump’s recent blasts against the Epstein mess? It must be obvious that anything he says will be violently opposed by his Democratic Party enemies. So, now he’s got them slavering for release of the Epstein files, whatever they are, or rather,…
Anticipating tariffs, NC imports of precious metals, inorganic chemicals spike
North Carolina’s imports have surged through May 2025 — driven by a rush of front-loaded shipments and dramatic spikes in chemical and precious metal imports — as businesses brace for looming tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump. Recently, the Carolina Journal reported a similar trend reflected in the data regarding pharmaceuticals and organic chemicals. In a related…
Congress passes, sends $9B spending cuts bill to Trump’s desk
Congress passed a $9 billion rescissions package, sending the legislation to President Donald Trump’s desk just after midnight on Friday, July 18. The bill blocks $8 billion from foreign aid programs and nearly $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. If signed, it will prevent those funds from being spent during the remainder of…
‘IT’S NOT OVER’: Border czar Tom Homan warns the US will see more of this
Trump Undergoes Medical Exam After Swelling in Legs
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Trump Undergoes Medical Exam After Swelling in Legs The doctor found that the swelling was the result of chronic venous insufficiency, a ‘benign and common condition’ for people over 70 years old. President Donald Trump underwent a medical evaluation after swelling in his lower legs and…
Democrats Hit All-Time Low in Latest Polling – Just 19%
It will make no impact as the Democrats have nothing but contempt for the American people. Worry about elections? They steal them. They are an autocratic party hellbent on destroying Americanism and foisting a communist state on a free people. This is pure gold. CNN is forced to read their latest polling of the Democrat…
Why selling F-35s to Türkiye is smart business for the US and NATO
An F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 944th Fighter Wing, takes off from Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 15, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Noah D. Coger) We wish to respond to the July 2 piece by Bradley Bowman and Sinan Ciddi here on Breaking Defense that Washington should not sell…
Proposed Russian Law Set to Penalize Individuals for Internet Searches of “Extremist Content”
By Darren Smith, Weekend Contributor Russia continues its will to control the thoughts and inquiries of citizens. Most recently the State Duma is voting to amend existing legislation to assess an administrative fine against individual internet users “searching for and gaining access to extremist materials.” Predictably the definition of Extremist likely will include anything the…
Peter Doocy: This is a start to Trump’s ‘crypto capital’ goal
Senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy provides details on advancements to President Donald Trump’s economic agenda. #FoxNews #Trump #economy #whitehouse #peterdoocy #politics #usnews #crypto Subscribe to Fox News! https://bit.ly/2vBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: http://video.foxnews.com Watch Fox News Channel Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service delivering breaking news as…
Selective Coincidences
I really enjoyed Scott Sumner’s recent post about how people are bad at understanding coincidences. There are many reasons why we can be bad at this, but one I want to talk about here is that we only selectively recognize certain coincidences, making them appear far more striking than they really are. Here’s an example…
Goldman, UBS Encouraged By Burberry’s Turnaround Momentum After Earnings Print
Goldman, UBS Encouraged By Burberry’s Turnaround Momentum After Earnings Print The global luxury market remains under pressure across all major regions—from Asia to Europe to the U.S.—but one brand may be turning a corner. British trench coat maker Burberry has been undergoing a multi-quarter turnaround, showing early signs of a potential bottoming out. A sustained…
YUGE WIN: Trump breaks America’s mineral dependence on China
President Donald Trump has scored yet another win against China — as the U.S. government has successfully negotiated a mineral deal using American companies rather than relying on China for our rare earth minerals. In 2023, the country banned exports of its own IP regarding rare earth extraction methods, waste separation methods, rare earth magnet…
Powell Addresses Trump’s Criticism Of $2.5B Fed HQ Renovation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is pushing back on the Trump administration saying the central bank has spent too much on renovation its headquarters. Powell sent a letter Thursday to Powell sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought in response to OMB director’s letter last week criticizing the chairman’s management…
House passes $9 billion rescissions bill, Trump blasts ‘atrocious NPR’
The U.S. House has passed President Donald Trump’s $9 billion rescissions bill, sending it to his desk, and he immediately praised the action “HOUSE APPROVES NINE BILLION DOLLAR CUTS PACKAGE, INCLUDING ATROCIOUS NPR AND PUBLIC BROADCASTING, WHERE BILLIONS OF DOLLARS A YEAR WERE WASTED. REPUBLICANS HAVE TRIED DOING THIS FOR 40 YEARS, AND FAILED….BUT NO…
Stock Market Live July 18: S&P 500 (VOO) Hitting Higher Highs on Positive Earnings Reports
Live Updates Live Coverage Updates appear automatically as they are published. Order Up Some Chipotle? 9:38 am BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik upgraded Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) to Outperform this morning with a price target of $65.00, implying gains of 20% over the next 12 months. Strelzik writes: “CMG is well positioned for accelerating…
BREAKING NEWS! Tragic accident unfolds
A tragic accident shook the community this morning when a speeding car lost control and veered off the road, resulting in multiple fatalities. The incident occurred in the early hours on a busy street, where many bystanders witnessed what is now being called one of the most devastating crashes of the year. According to initial…
‘The letter is meaningless!’: Chris Cuomo torches WSJ over Trump-Epstein ‘hack job’
NewsNation host Chris Cuomo criticized The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on Thursday for its piece alleging that President Donald Trump sent deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein a suggestive letter for his 50th birthday in 2003. Trump announced in a Truth Social post on Thursday that he would be suing the WSJ, News Corp and Robert Murdoch…
Trump Admin Deports Criminals Despite Global Pushback
While the left obsesses over pronouns and sanctuary cities, President Trump’s Department of Homeland Security is doing what it was created to do: defend the American people. On July 15, DHS announced the deportation of five illegal immigrants—convicted criminals—from our soil to the African nation of Eswatini. These aren’t minor offenders. These are the worst…
Warren’s Radical Grocery Store Plan Sparks Outrage
America was built on the idea that hard work, free enterprise, and personal responsibility—not government handouts—are the pillars of prosperity. But today’s Democrats are openly marching in the opposite direction. The latest example? A radical plan for government-run grocery stores, championed by none other than far-left Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and now publicly endorsed by Sen….
Media keeps pushing false narratives against ICE: Tom Homan | Wake Up America
On Friday’s "Wake Up America," border czar Tom Homan attributed violence against ICE agents to anti-ICE rhetoric spewed by the media and Democrats. Watch NEWSMAX, an independent news network with a conservative perspective, available in 100M+ U.S. homes. Watch NEWSMAX anytime at http://NewsmaxTV.com. Don’t have cable/satellite that carries NEWSMAX? Watch NEWSMAX online, on-demand by subscribing…
Audi Has a Car That Won’t Sell for 482 Days
One of the car industry’s most important yardsticks is “market day supply” or “days to turn.” This represents the time a car spends on a dealer lot from when it is delivered to when it is sold. The industry average is about 60 days. Some hot-selling cars have figures closer to 25 days. Audi has…
Chinese Student Expelled Over Relationship With Foreigner
A Chinese university announced the expulsion of a female student for “damaging national dignity” after she was accused of “improper interactions” with a foreign man, generating heated discussions across Chinese social media about whether the university had gone too far. Over the last several days, the expulsion has drawn thousands of comments on platforms such…
Forget Tesla: This AI Stock Deserves a Spot in the Magnificent 7
Key Points Tesla stock has run into turbulence in recent years. It hasn’t been all that magnificent for recent investors. Broadcom is firing on all cylinders with a stock that looks virtually unstoppable. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you…
Apple TV+ Badly Crippled by Netflix
Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) released extraordinary results for its most recent quarter. Revenue rose by 16% to $11.5 billion, compared to the same quarter a year ago. Per-share earnings jumped from $4.88 to $7.19. Guidance for the current quarter was higher than the consensus. Several of its shows had over 100 million hours of views….
Is XRP Still a Millionaire Maker Or Should Bitcoin Still Be the Play?
Key Points in This Article: Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP (XRP) represent opportunities for investors to turn a modest investment into millions, but which is likely to succeed? BTC’s strength as digital gold, driven by institutional adoption and ETF inflows, contrasts with XRP’s utility in Ripple’s cross-border payment solutions and tokenized asset ecosystem. Regulatory developments and the…
This Beaten-Down Tech Giant Could Rebound 80% According to Wall Street Expert
Key Points Adobe got slapped with a pair of downgrades to start the month. AI risks have these new bears souring on the stock. On the flip side, a major bull is staying the course with Adobe as it looks to fight off AI with AI. If its Agent Orchestrator goes right, perhaps Adobe can…
House Approves $831B Defense Bill: America Strikes Back
In a time when our enemies are sharpening their knives and testing the resolve of the West, the House just passed an $831.5 billion defense appropriations bill—one that, despite some internal GOP dissent, marks a significant step toward rebuilding American military dominance after years of Democrat-led decay. The bill, H.R. 4016, funds the Department of…
Fast Facts Friday
Our food supply is controlled by Monsanto, a company that got its start creating Agent Orange, a chemical designed to deforest areas and wipe out crops. It’s also a chemical known to cause horrific birth defects and several types of cancer. Let that sink in. Buy It Now I talk extensively about adjuvants in my…
The Truth About the ‘Islamist Communist Party of America’
“Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem.” — Ronald Reagan “I’ve been told that some members of Congress disagree with my tax cut proposal. Well, you know it’s been said that taxation is the art of plucking the feathers without killing the bird. It’s time they realized the bird just…
Pumping The Brakes On Alternative Energy
Pumping The Brakes On Alternative Energy Authored by Gary Abernathy via The Empowerment Alliance, The Trump administration’s impressive efforts to reboot traditional, reliable energy in the U.S. are a godsend not only for Americans but for people around the world. Whether reversing Biden-era prohibitions against offshore drilling or fast-tracking permits for natural gas exploration and…