Watergate’s Continuing Legacy: Dishonest Media And Clueless Republicans Authored by John O’Connor via American Greatness, June 17, 2025, the recent 53rd anniversary of the Watergate break-in, should remind us of the scandal’s scurrilous aftermath. What was promised to be a new millennium of aggressive, yet punctilious, journalism turned out to be a continuation of the Washington…
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US Military Reveals Video Evidence Of Encounter With Disk Shaped “UAP”
US Military Reveals Video Evidence Of Encounter With Disk Shaped “UAP” Remember when the US government essentially admitted to the existence of aliens and almost no one noticed? Launched in 2023, congressional hearings on government encounters with potential otherworldly phenomenon brought a series of witness testimonies into public focus that confirmed long time “conspiracy theories”…
US To Open Fly Production Facility For Combating Mexican New World Screwworms
US To Open Fly Production Facility For Combating Mexican New World Screwworms Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins launched a facility in South Texas on Wednesday that will release millions of sterile flies to fight the threat of flesh-eating parasites that are infecting cattle in…
Warren Buffett Would Love These 3 Nifty50 Companies for Long-Term Wealth
India’s benchmark indices, Nifty50 and Sensex started the day in green after a muted week. Despite the rising Iran-Israel tensions, the indices have recovered with Sensex up over 800 points while Nifty50 is up over 200 points, reclaiming 25,000. The stock market was subdued for the last three sessions and this bounce was expected. India’s…
“Deploying Additional Resources To Religious Sites” – Major US Cities On Alert After US Airstrikes On Iran
“Deploying Additional Resources To Religious Sites” – Major US Cities On Alert After US Airstrikes On Iran Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times, Officials in New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington issued statements after the U.S. military operation… Three major U.S. cities indicated they’re on heightened alert following U.S. military airstrikes targeting…
Watch: Tesla Robotaxi Clips Go Viral After Launch Of “Super Smooth” Rides In Texas
Watch: Tesla Robotaxi Clips Go Viral After Launch Of “Super Smooth” Rides In Texas Tesla launched its long-awaited self-driving Robotaxi service in Austin on Sunday, providing a select group of enthusiasts with early access to livestreamed rides. The debut advances the electric-vehicle maker’s ambition to dominate the autonomous ride-hailing market. Tesla employees accompanied riders as…
Newsom Loses In Court But Sees Political Upside With Democrats
Newsom Loses In Court But Sees Political Upside With Democrats Authored by Susan Crabtree via RealClearPolitics, California Gov. Gavin Newsom suffered a legal rebuke Thursday night in his increasingly combative feud with President Trump, but the pair’s repeated sparring over immigration arrests and the Los Angeles riots is proving a net political win for Newsom…
FOLKS HAVE HAD ENOUGH, THE COST OF LIVING CRISIS IS DRIVING PEOPLE CRAZY
In this economic/financial news report we discuss: The cost of living and how it is effecting people. People having to have multiple steams of income just to survive, households needing to have multiple income earners just to pay the bills. The cost of rent and real estate and lots more. This channel contains news and…
Report Warns “Woke Army” & Dark-Money Funded NGOs Could Take Iran’s War “To America’s Streets”
Report Warns “Woke Army” & Dark-Money Funded NGOs Could Take Iran’s War “To America’s Streets” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the U.S. for striking its nuclear facilities and warned it will hold the White House “fully responsible.” The statement serves as both a diplomatic protest and a preemptive justification for Tehran’s potential retaliation. As of Sunday,…
Futures Slide, Oil, Gold And Dollar Spike But No Panic Moves
Futures Slide, Oil, Gold And Dollar Spike But No Panic Moves As expected, futures opened for trading amid a risk off tone, with oil, gold, the dollar and other safe havens ripping, but there is hardly any sense of panic, as investors remain calm with Iran so far showing no signs of retaliation to this…
Educated Bet: Massachusetts Schools May Risk Top Ranking To Lift Struggling Students
Educated Bet: Massachusetts Schools May Risk Top Ranking To Lift Struggling Students Authored by Vince Bielski via RealClearInvestigations, A high-stakes battle over the future of education is playing out in the state that has long had the best public schools in the nation – Massachusetts. The likely overhaul of high school education and graduation requirements…
Trump Has Already Pivoted To Mulling Regime Change In Iran With Latest Post
Trump Has Already Pivoted To Mulling Regime Change In Iran With Latest Post Update(1825ET): Trump has already pivoted from “this isn’t about regime change” as an admin talking to point, to… there might possibly be regime change after all. And all the while he’s lecturing Thomas Massie about not being ‘MAGA’ amid a ‘debate’ over what it…
Supreme Court Allows Victims Of Terrorist Attacks Overseas To Sue In US Courts
Supreme Court Allows Victims Of Terrorist Attacks Overseas To Sue In US Courts Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times, The U.S. Supreme Court on June 20 unanimously upheld a law that empowers Americans harmed by terrorist attacks abroad to sue in U.S. courts. The opinion in the 9–0 decision was written by Chief Justice…
Closing The Strait Of Hormuz Will Be A Nightmare Scenario For The Global Economy
Our way of life depends on cheap energy. If you remove cheap energy from the equation, our society will be thrown into a state of chaos. The Iranians know that closing the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most powerful forms of leverage that they possess, because the world is deeply dependent on the…
Suicide Bombing In Damascus Church Kills At Least 15: ‘Worst Nightmare For Syrian Christians’
Suicide Bombing In Damascus Church Kills At Least 15: ‘Worst Nightmare For Syrian Christians’ The oldest Christian population on Earth continues to be under threat of extinction, after the US-Gulf-Israel war of regime change in Syria, and former President Bashar al-Assad’s overthrow on December 8 of last year. On Sunday, a suicide bomber entered St….
Here’s How US Strikes On Iran Unfolded
Here’s How US Strikes On Iran Unfolded Authored by Ryan Morgan via The Epoch Times, The U.S. strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities overnight on June 21–22 followed a highly intricate plan that entailed more than 125 U.S. aircraft and warships and layers of deception, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during a Pentagon news briefing….
Trump Slams Massie As ‘Not MAGA’ Amid Iran Policy Infighting Among President’s Base
Trump Slams Massie As ‘Not MAGA’ Amid Iran Policy Infighting Among President’s Base Update (15:59ET): Republican rep Thomas Massie of Kentucky has been one of the very few outspoken Congressmen on either side of the aisle to blast Trump’s Iran bombing campaign, done without Congressional authorization or so much as debate or consultation. Massie was seeking…
“Maximum Generation Alert” Issued for Nation’s Largest Power Grid
“Maximum Generation Alert” Issued for Nation’s Largest Power Grid A massive heat dome is driving temperatures to the high 90s or even into triple-digit territory across more than three dozen states—from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic and New England—threatening to strain the nation’s largest power grid through midweek. PJM Interconnection, the operator of the largest…
Why Can’t California Do Anything?
Why Can’t California Do Anything? Authored by Stephen Soukup via American Greatness, Just over two months ago, the Rand Corporation released a study on the cost of producing multi-family housing in three states: California, Colorado, and Texas. The results were paradoxically shocking, yet utterly predictable. California, it turns out, is a ridiculous place, run by…
Medvedev Reacts: ‘Number Of Countries’ Now Ready To Supply Iran With ‘Their Own Nuclear Warheads’
Medvedev Reacts: ‘Number Of Countries’ Now Ready To Supply Iran With ‘Their Own Nuclear Warheads’ On Sunday morning Russia’s former president and current deputy chairman of the country’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev issued his reaction to the major US overnight strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, giving what’s essentially the view of where things stand from the…
Who Is Going To Give IBM The Bad News?
IBM has been one of the first tech companies to say it would lay off workers because of AI. The media put the number at 8,000. CEO Arvind Krishna said AI would replace some HR workers. Overall, IBM plans to put money to work adding programmers and salesmen. It doesn’t matter. IBM is so badly…
CDC Scientist Leaves Agency Over Split With RFK Jr.
CDC Scientist Leaves Agency Over Split With RFK Jr. Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientist who regularly presented data to the agency’s vaccine advisory panel has resigned. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters in Atlanta on Aug. 25, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The…
These Companies Are Cutting Jobs Because Of AI
AI could replace as many as hundreds of thousands of jobs. Goldman Sachs put that figure even higher. In a recent report, it said AI would “displace” as many as 300 million jobs worldwide. AI-driven positions might replace some, but not enough to fill the employment crater that would otherwise exist. Several companies have already…
My Weekly Reading for June 22, 2025
Foreign Students Help Make America Great by Michael Crow, Wall Street Journal, June 20, 2025 (electronic version) Excerpts: The administration’s actions this spring to terminate visas of international students for minor legal infractions such as traffic violations and its scrutiny of students’ social-media accounts have sent a message that foreign students aren’t wanted here….
US Military Scrambles For Ways To Protect Bases From Drone Warfare
US Military Scrambles For Ways To Protect Bases From Drone Warfare Authored by Andrew Thornebrooke via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The U.S. military is prioritizing the protection of its bases in the country from drone attacks after Ukraine launched a surprise attack against Russia earlier this month and Israel is suspected of using the…
Vance, Rubio Call For Peace With Iran, Say Regime Change Is Not The Goal
Vance, Rubio Call For Peace With Iran, Say Regime Change Is Not The Goal Update (11:37ET): Following President Trump’s new foreign entanglement – bombing Iranian nuclear facilities (which may or may not have taken them out while causing a deep divide amongst MAGA), Vice President JD Vance says he believes their nuclear program has been set…
“A Spectacular Military Success” – Trump Says ‘Bully’ Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Have Been “Completely & Totally Obliterated”
“A Spectacular Military Success” – Trump Says ‘Bully’ Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Have Been “Completely & Totally Obliterated” Update(0415ET): While Iran has not yet retaliated against US targets after the Pentagon carried out President Trump’s unconstitutional order to attack three Iranian nuclear facilities in the early hours of Sunday morning local time, Iran has lashed out against…
3 Stocks to 3X in 3 Years
Key Points in This Article: Long-term investing over three to five years — or ideally decades — leverages compounding returns to build wealth, outperforming short-term trading’s volatility and frequent losses. Quality companies with durable fundamentals offer stability and growth, aligning with Warren Buffett’s philosophy that the best time to sell is never. High-risk, high-reward stocks…
Strategy’s Michael Saylor Raises Bitcoin forecast To $21M By 2046
Strategy’s Michael Saylor Raises Bitcoin forecast To $21M By 2046 Authored by Helen Partz via CoinTelegraph.com, Bitcoin bull and Strategy founder Michael Saylor has doubled down on the long-term value of BTC amid fast-changing geopolitical and cryptocurrency adoption trends. Saylor took the stage with a keynote speech at the BTC Prague 2025 event on Saturday,…
Iran Says US Has Blown Up Diplomacy Through Its “Lawless Jungle Behavior”
Iran Says US Has Blown Up Diplomacy Through Its “Lawless Jungle Behavior” Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who plans to travel to Moscow to meet President Putin on Monday, has reacted to the major US bombing of his country’s nuclear facilities by saying ‘all options’ are on the table militarily, and that this effectively has…
Trump’s Fellow College Alumni is Quite The List
The 45th and 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, is famously known for attending the University of Pennsylvania. Having started his college career at Fordham University, the president left Fordham after two years and went on to earn a degree from the University of Pennsylvania, a prestigious Ivy League institution. Key Points The…
My Brother’s Social Security Account is Blocked – What Should I Do Next?
It won’t come as any surprise to learn that taking care of family, especially older family members, is something that millions of Americans do every day. Whether it’s a helping hand with finances or health, the “sandwich” generation has taken on the responsibility of helping both older and younger family members. Key Points This Redditor…
My partner was born in 1958. Can he work and keep 100% of his Social Security check?
Key Points You’re allowed to work and collect Social Security at the same time. Once you reach your full retirement age, you can earn any amount of money without a withholding of benefits. If you’re working while Social Security prior to full retirement age, you’ll be subject to an income threshold. Are you ahead, or…
Hegseth Says ‘Bold & Brilliant’ Operation Did Not Target Iranian Troops Or Civilians
Hegseth Says ‘Bold & Brilliant’ Operation Did Not Target Iranian Troops Or Civilians In a Sunday morning press briefing, Trump’s Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declared that “Iran’s nuclear ambitions have been obliterated” – but also asserted that the attack did not target the Iranian people or civilians. He hailed the “incredible and overwhelming success”…
PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (June 2025)
Shares of PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) lost 5.56% over the past month, compounding the stock’s year-to-date loss to 20.34%. However, the payment processor is up 19.44% since its one-year low on April 8. Long before there was Venmo and Cash App, there was PayPal. The pioneer of online payments was founded in 1998 in San…
Why I Wonder If We’re Overlooking AMLP – Is the 8% Dividend Not Flashy Enough?
Many investors are aware of the dangers of chasing returns. Buying a stock or ETF based purely on raw momentum could lead to quick losses once the direction inevitably turns a corner. For income investors, chasing yield doesn’t get as bad a rep as chasing capital gains. And while there are double-digit percentage yielders out…
5 Social Security Traps Every Retiree Needs to Avoid
Key Points Social Security is a crucial source of income for retirees, so you need to make smart choices. Many people fall into Social Security traps without realizing it. If you are planning to over-rely on your benefits or you make your benefits claim based on faulty information, you could end up regretting it. Are…
Is This the One Stock to Buy to Profit From the AI Revolution?
Key Points in This Article: The AI market is set to skyrocket to $3.68 trillion by 2034, fueling massive gains for early leaders exploiting the technology. However, high valuations of prominent AI stocks spark concerns about sustainability, shifting focus to stocks that could be long-term profit centers for investors. Nvidia made early investors rich, but…
Small government in Somalia
I’ve seen progressives derisively refer to a “libertarian paradise” in Somalia, where the government is largely absent. While it’s true that Somalia is a good example of the importance of having enough “state capacity” to protect property rights, even Somali anarchy has some unexpected benefits. Here is The Economist: Thirty years ago, making a phone…
Satellite Imagery Flags “Unusual Activity” At Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site Days Before U.S. Strike
Satellite Imagery Flags “Unusual Activity” At Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Site Days Before U.S. Strike In an overnight address to the nation, President Trump announced that U.S. stealth bombers had “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’s three primary nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. He issued a direct warning to Tehran, stating that unless the regime agrees to…
I think a recession is coming- Is it a bad idea to convert 90% of my 401(k) into cash?
The last 2 years have been excellent regarding returns from the S&P 500. So, investors are understandably a bit concerned. Will the momentum from 2023 and 2024 continue? Or is the lucky streak over? Expert Scott Wren predicts continued returns, though modest, at only 10%. However, no expert is infallible, and many investors wonder if…
Get Paid 12x a Year With These Income Stocks
When most investors think about building a dividend portfolio, key factors such as dividend yield, dividend growth track record, and other factors tied to the sustainability of a given dividend (such as payout ratio and other balance sheet metrics) are often the primary concern. Key Points There are a number of top quality monthly dividend…
Boomers Are Buying 4 Technology Stocks Yielding Up to 4.6% for Growth & Income
Reaching retirement age can be both a blessing and a curse, but relying solely on the U.S. government to provide for your needs is not the best idea. The full retirement age is 66 if you were born from 1943 to 1954. The full retirement age increases gradually for those born from 1955 to 1960,…
Poland’s Latest Megaproject Has Long-Term Anti-Russian Implications
Poland’s Latest Megaproject Has Long-Term Anti-Russian Implications Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Its successful implementation will help optimize the “military Schengen”, bring about a windfall of profits from facilitating the EU’s trade with Asia that could then be reinvested in its ongoing militarization program, and thus altogether pose a very serious national security concern…
The economic consequences of a war with Iran
Well, I suppose Trump doesn’t actually chicken out of everything. The U.S. has bombed Iran’s three nuclear enrichment facilities. Here was Trump’s announcement of the strikes on social media: The consequences of these strikes aren’t yet clear. I’ve seen a lot of hyperventilating takes about how World War III is now underway, but this seems…
Will US Strike Iran? Trump’s Strategic Rubicon, Israel’s Precision Gambit, & China’s Calculated Game
Will US Strike Iran? Trump’s Strategic Rubicon, Israel’s Precision Gambit, & China’s Calculated Game Authored by Tamuz Itai via The Epoch Times, Just before dawn on June 13, Israel unleashed Operation Rising Lion, its largest air campaign ever, deploying over 200 fighter jets in coordinated waves that dropped more than 330 munitions on at least 100 strategic targets across Iran. The Natanz Pilot…
‘Worst Ally’: Army Colonel Removed From US Joint Chiefs Staff Over Israel Criticism
‘Worst Ally’: Army Colonel Removed From US Joint Chiefs Staff Over Israel Criticism A United States Army colonel has been removed from his position on the Pentagon staff supporting the Joint Chiefs after his Israel-critical social media posts were publicized by Jewish News Syndicate (JNS). Until this week, Army Col Nathan McCormack led the Joint Chiefs of…
LA Dodgers Pledge $1 Million In Aid To Illegal Immigrant Families Impacted by ICE Operations
LA Dodgers Pledge $1 Million In Aid To Illegal Immigrant Families Impacted by ICE Operations Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, The Los Angeles Dodgers said on Friday that it has committed $1 million in financial aid to support illegal immigrant families affected by recent federal immigration operations in Los Angeles. The Dodgers…
Sun Celebrations: Solstice Traditions Around The World
Sun Celebrations: Solstice Traditions Around The World Today marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day in the southern, the summer and winter solstice. As Statista’s Katharina Buchholz reports, humans have been celebrating these events for millennia and on modern-day solstice days, ancient and new traditions mix around the world….
Trump Confirms Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Sites: Fordow, Natanz, And Esfahan “Successfully Targeted”
Trump Confirms Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Sites: Fordow, Natanz, And Esfahan “Successfully Targeted” Update (2005ET): Hours after U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers departed Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri en route to the Indo-Pacific region, President Trump announced that U.S. forces had “successfully attacked” three nuclear sites in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. The…
Gov. Hochul: ‘New York Is Providing $50 Million To Cover Legal Services’ For Illegal Aliens
Gov. Hochul: ‘New York Is Providing $50 Million To Cover Legal Services’ For Illegal Aliens Authored by Debra Heine via American Greatness, Governor Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) announced Tuesday that the state of New York will provide $50 million in taxpayer dollars to pay legal fees for illegal immigrants to help them fight back against the…
