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House Rescissions Seen as a Make-Or-Break Chance to Codify DOGE
House Republicans on Thursday will face perhaps the greatest test yet of whether they mean business about decreasing the size of the federal government. The House Republican Conference will vote on a legislative package to cut funding from foreign aid, as well as from the publicly funded National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service…
US Budget Deficit Fell 9% In May Following Tariff Boost
The U.S. government posted a $316 billion budget deficit for May, down 9%, or $31 billion, from a year earlier, as customs receipts nearly quadrupled to a record $23 billion due to President Donald Trump’s steep new import tariffs, the Treasury Department said Wednesday. Gross customs receipts jumped last month from $6 billion in May…
Judge Rejects Foreign Policy As Justification For Mahmoud Khalil’s Detention
Ajudge on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration’s argument for detaining Mahmoud Khalil on grounds that he was undermining U.S. foreign policy. The administration must release Khalil by Friday, ruled District Judge Michael Farbiarz, according to The Hill. The administration had detained the green-card holder on those grounds, though it has since argued he did not…
Trump To Attend ‘Les Misérables’ At Kennedy Center Following Takeover
President Donald Trump is set to take a seat at Wednesday’s opening night of the award-winning musical “Les Misérables” at the Kennedy Center, where he replaced the previous leadership with loyalists, had himself installed as chairman and pledged to rid the performing arts venue of programming he has complained is “woke” and too focused on…
Newsom’s Threat That California Might Withhold Federal Taxes Called ‘Reckless,’ ‘a New Low’
Republican members of Congress on Wednesday assailed Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s suggesting that it might be time for his state to cut off taxpayer money going to the federal government. Addressing the matter in a June 6 post on X, Newsom said, “Californians pay the bills for the federal government. We pay over $80…
LA riots ‘mostly peaceful’? Here’s the TRUTH
The first summer under the Trump administration since 2020 wouldn’t be complete without leftists rioting and burning cities to the ground — and the mainstream media explaining it away as if those rioters are “peaceful protesters.” “And even those who were out of step with what we are advocating, peaceful protest, did not create any…
Virginia’s Nursing Shortage Persists, but Targeted Strategies Have Brought Growth
In 2021, then-gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin said he wanted to vastly revitalize Virginia’s nursing community to address a desperate shortage of nurses in the commonwealth. So, now that it’s 2025, is Virginia for Nursing Lovers? According to analysis from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing on the number of registered nurses in each…
Russia has world’s most advanced nuclear weapons – Putin
The arsenal ensures the country’s sovereignty and the global balance of power, according to the Russian president Russia possesses the most cutting-edge nuclear weapons in the world, guaranteeing the country’s sovereignty and the global balance of power, President Vladimir Putin has said. Addressing a government meeting on the national armament program on Wednesday, he urged…
Gov. Ayotte Delivers Education Choice For New Hampshire Parents
With a few strokes of her pen on Tuesday, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte delivered on her promise to empower parents by signing a Parental Bill of Rights and expanding eligibility for education choice to all families. “Giving parents the freedom to choose the education setting that best fits their child’s needs will help every…
Chicago Mayor: Trump’s America Is Like The Confederates Won The Civil War
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Wednesday sharply criticized the current state of the United States under President Donald Trump, comparing it to a nation where the Confederacy had prevailed in the Civil War. The mayor’s remarks centered on what he described as authoritarian federal overreach threatening constitutional rights, particularly those enshrined in the First Amendment….
How Indo-Pacific Allies Can Be ‘Model Allies’: Secretary Hegseth at Shangri-La
During his address at the Shangri-La Dialogue summit in Singapore May 31, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth touted Poland, the Baltic States, Israel, and the Gulf States as “model allies” of the United States. The lack of any Indo-Pacific allies on the secretary’s list was notable, although not necessarily a slight against them, as some…
Elon Musk’s Regret About Trump Revealed
Elon Musk has publicly acknowledged regret over some of his recent posts about President Donald Trump. BY: MEGA Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk has publicly acknowledged regret over some of his recent posts about President Donald Trump on X, formerly known as Twitter. Knewz.com has learned that the Tesla CEO wrote on X that some…
State Dept. orders some evacuations from Middle East embassies after threat from Iran
Speculation has arisen of possible military action in the Middle East after the U.S. State Department issued orders for personnel to depart from embassies and diplomatic offices overseas. The Pentagon was preparing for the possibility of an evacuation from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, and nonessential personnel and their family members were advised to…
HAMAS TUNNEL FOUND – Under GAZA Hospital?!
When tunnels become the battleground in the Israel-Palestine conflict, who stands on the moral high ground? At a Glance The IDF reported finding a tunnel under the European Gaza Hospital, sparking controversy. Key Hamas figures, including Mohammed Sinwar, were discovered there, raising questions on military tactics. Media discourse reflects divergent narratives, with Israel citing self-defense…
BIO-SMUGGLING BUSTED – Wuhan Student CHARGED!
International researchers face legal scrutiny with high-stakes smuggling charges, challenging global research collaboration amid security risks. At a Glance Chengxuan Han, a Ph.D. student from Wuhan, charged with smuggling biological materials into the U.S. Investigations uncover concealed biological substances en route to University of Michigan labs. Separate case reveals Shenghua Wen guilty of exporting firearms…
TROOPS IN L.A. – Legal SHOWDOWN Begins!
The Insurrection Act of 1807, a profound instrument of presidential authority, raises critical questions today as President Trump considers its invocation amidst unrest in Los Angeles. At a Glance Continued protests in Los Angeles against federal immigration enforcement. President Trump deployed the National Guard without California Governor’s consent. The Insurrection Act allows military deployment to…
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Minnesotans see through this guy’s fraud’: Emmer slams Walz ahead of congressional hearing
Share This Story As Gov. Tim Walz prepares to testify before Congress Thursday on the impact of sanctuary state policies, another top Republican lawmaker from Minnesota is speaking out. In an exclusive interview with Alpha News, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer predicted Walz would “deflect, filibuster, and even outright lie” during the hearing—part of a…
Leavitt: Biden Staffers Using Autopen For Signatures Could Be ‘Criminal Offense’
Former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen to sign orders and pardons could be a criminal offense, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told The Daily Signal. President Donald Trump has indicated that aides to Biden who used the autopen to sign major orders and pardons should be investigated for potential crimes. When asked…
Iran Announces Test of Missile With Two-Ton Warhead Amid Threats of Attacks on US Outposts
Iran announced that it successfully test-fired an advanced missile equipped with a two-ton warhead, significantly ratcheting up its war machine amid nuclear negotiations with the United States and threats of attacks on U.S. military installations. Iran hailed the missile test as “a new achievement in its military capabilities” as part of the country’s “broader efforts…
Blackburn Introduces Bill To Defund NPR And PBS
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., on Wednesday introduced legislation that would stop federal taxpayer dollars from being sent to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). President Donald Trump and other Republicans have accused NPR and PBS of embracing left-wing ideology. Trump, in fact, last month signed an executive order that aimed to…
Katy Perry drops weird post in support of ICE rioters and gets nailed with a history lesson
Pop singer Katy Perry posted a statement of support for the protests against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in Los Angeles, but many found it to be lacking historical accuracy. Perry appealed to the original name of the city of Los Angeles in order to suggest that the protests were justified in light of…
EU state jails journalist for working with Russian media
Svetlana Burtseva has been sentenced to six years in prison in Estonia for treason and breaching sanctions An Estonian court has sentenced journalist Svetlana Burtseva to six years in prison for treason and breaching Western sanctions over her work with Russian media, state broadcaster ERR reported on Wednesday. Burtseva, 58, a naturalized Estonian citizen, previously…
Border Encounters Down 90% From Last Year Under Trump Admin
The number of migrants and asylum seekers encountered by U.S. Border Patrol agents at the U.S.-Mexico border has declined by about 90% in the last year, according to a report from the USA TODAY Network released this week. The news network sent reporters to more than a dozen sites along the Southern border, including parts…
Trump’s Deportation Efforts Backed by Wide Margin, Poll Finds
A new poll released Wednesday shows that a majority of Americans approve of the Trump administration’s efforts to detain illegal aliens in Los Angeles as well as the president’s decision to send in the National Guard to control violence. The RMG Research poll, which was conducted on June 9—the two days after President Donald Trump…
Trump plans massive military parade while cutting veteran jobs, benefits, & healthcare
On June 6, thousands of veterans, union members, VA hospital nurses, elected officials, and more gathered on the National Mall in Washington D.C. at the “Unite for Veterans, Unite for America rally” to protest the Trump administration’s attacks on veteran jobs, benefits, and healthcare. In this on-the-ground edition of Working People, we report from Friday’s…
Pete Hegseth defends deployment of troops in response to anti-ICE riots
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress on Tuesday and Wednesday in support of President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy troops in response to the violent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles. Trump deployed Marines and the National Guard to California as the anti-ICE riots raged on for nearly a week. Rioters were caught hurling rocks…
Spies and ties: The quiet war for Russia’s business elite
Patriotic business communities are gaining strength in Russia – and attracting unwanted attention from abroad Behind velvet ropes and closed doors, Russia’s elite business clubs promise more than just high-level networking. They’re where deals are made, partnerships are forged, and – sometimes – secrets are traded. With rigid membership rules, costly entry fees, and an…
Vet Group Assists Peru To Bust Human Trafficking Ring
Violent gang members linked to the international crime syndicate Tren de Aragua were swept up by Peruvian law enforcement during a human trafficking sting in northern Lima this past weekend. Behind the scenes, Aerial Recovery, a U.S. nonprofit organization mobilizing military veterans, was helping empower the teams and ensure the victims received necessary care and…
Letter From an AGW
Guest Post by Eric Peters I received an email from an armed government worker that I thought was interesting and so publish it for that reason, along with my reply: AGW writes: Sounds like someone may have gotten a speeding ticket recently. To the point, I suppose you’d consider the obviously paid-for rioters in LA…
Clinton judge blocked workforce cuts — yet Rubio just proved with USAID that where there’s a will, there’s a way
A Clinton judge barred the Trump administration last month from executing any large-scale reductions in force in order to “preserve the status quo.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered on Tuesday the termination of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s remaining overseas staff, demonstrating that some obstacles created by meddlesome federal judges can easily be…
Entire Fulbright Scholarship Board Leaves Following Trump Admin Changes
All members of the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board announced their resignation on Wednesday, releasing a statement accusing President Donald Trump’s administration of political interference in the prestigious exchange program. The 12-member board alleged the Trump administration “usurped the authority of the Board” by denying Fulbright awards to “a substantial number of individuals” who were selected…
PRIVATE BLOG – The Propaganda Behind Treasury $10 bn Buy Back
PRIVATE BLOG – The Propaganda Behind Treasury $10 bn Buy Back Private blog posts are exclusively available to Socrates subscribers. To sign-up for Socrates or to learn more, please visit Ask-Socrates.com. https://ask-socrates.com/ Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: Martin Armstrong This content is courtesy of, and owned and copyrighted by, https://www.armstrongeconomics.com…
DOJ Finally Gives Immigration Judges Tools to Prune Their Dockets
This April, the acting director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review issued a memo clarifying the requirement of immigration judges to effectively manage their crushing caseloads by dismissing legally insufficient applications for protection from removal or for asylum. This is the most significant action taken by any administration to give immigration judges the tools…
Market Talk – June 11, 2025
ASIA: The major Asian stock markets had a green day today: • NIKKEI 225 increased 209.68 points or 0.55% to 38,421.19 • Shanghai increased 17.50 points or 0.52% to 3,402.32 • Hang Seng increased 204.07 points or 0.84% to 24,366.94 • ASX 200 increased 4.90 points or 0.06% to 8,592.10 • SENSEX increased 123.42 points…
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys co-founder, dies at 82: ‘One of a kind genius’
Music legend Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys has passed away at the age of 82, his children announced on his social media pages. The group’s original members included brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson — all of whom are now all deceased — leaving cousin Mike Love (84) and family friend Al Jardine (82)…
Teachers Union Partners With Anti-Trump Protests: ‘Out Of Touch’
National teachers union American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is a partner for the upcoming “No Kings” protests being held across the country this Saturday. AFT president Randi Weingarten hosted a webinar on the protests Tuesday night, the “No Kings” website showed. Angela Morabito, a spokesperson for the Defense of Freedom Institute (DFI), attended the webinar…
Evacuations In Ohio As Chemical Leak From Explosives Plant Spreads
Communities are under evacuation orders Wednesday after a large chemical leak from an explosives plant in southeast Ohio is sending hazardous air into nearby areas. Jackson County emergency manager Robert Czechlewski said the explosion at Austin Powder Company’s Red Diamond facility happened about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. Officials said the chemical wafting into the air is…
DC Judge Sides With Trump In Foreign Aid Agency Lawsuit
A Washington, D.C., judge on Tuesday threw out a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s control of the African Development Foundation, a small federal agency that locked its doors to prevent Trump’s staff from entering and had to be physically taken over by U.S. Marshals. The suit was brought by Ward Brehm, a former member of…
Judge’s SHOCK Dismissal of Justin Baldoni’s Suit Against Blake Lively, and Latest in the Diddy Trial
Megyn Kelly gives an update on two of the most high-profile legal cases of the moment: the Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively saga and the federal criminal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs. First, Megyn reacts to a federal judge’s shocking decision to dismiss Baldoni’s $400 million lawsuit against Lively, what led to the decision, why he might…
Supreme Court Declines GOP Challenge on Provisional Ballots Ruling
(LibertySociety.com) – The Supreme Court’s decision to reject a GOP challenge on Pennsylvania’s provisional ballot ruling hints at broader implications for election regulations. At a Glance The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a Republican challenge regarding provisional ballots in Pennsylvania. Republicans argued the state court’s decision violated federal election provisions. The decision follows a…
‘NULL & VOID’: Male NCAA gymnast gives insane take on Simone Biles and men in women’s sports
An NCAA gymnast launched himself into the debate about male athletes in women’s sports following Olympian Simone Biles’ remarks about activist Riley Gaines. Samuel Phillips, a gymnast at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, weighed in on Biles’ remarks after she called Gaines a “sore loser” for losing to a man (Lia Thomas) and “truly sick”…
White House Dismisses Gitmo Transfer Report As Fake News
A Washington Post report claiming President Donald Trump is ramping up transfers to Guantanamo Bay prison is “fake news,” said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. “This story is fake news. Not happening,” Leavitt said in a post on X. The Post report, published Wednesday, said the Trump administration was preparing to send thousands of…
Biden Autopen Signatures by Staffers Could Be ‘Criminal Offense,’ Leavitt Says
Former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen to sign orders and pardons could be a criminal offense, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told The Daily Signal. President Donald Trump has indicated that aides to Biden who used the autopen to sign major orders and pardons should be investigated for potential crimes. When asked…
Self-Service, Shmelf-Service!
By Grp Cap Lionel Mandrake via https://worldyturnings.com/blog/ I was recently in my local Aldis grocery store. This is a store where there were once six checkout lanes and is now down to two (one used) and twelve card only self checkout lanes where the sheeple gladly scan each item, bag each item and then accept…
Funded chaos? Trump allies dig deep to expose shady activist groups allegedly bankrolling LA riots
President Donald Trump’s allies are leading investigations into the potential funding of the violent riots in Los Angeles, California. The probes follow suspicion that the destructive protests were not organic reactions from locals enraged about the administration’s illegal immigration enforcement, but instead a coordinated and financed destabilization effort by nongovernmental organizations or other entities. FBI…
Gov. Ayotte Delivers for New Hampshire Parents
With a few strokes of her pen on Tuesday, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte delivered on her promise to empower parents by signing a Parental Bill of Rights and expanding eligibility for education choice to all families. “Giving parents the freedom to choose the education setting that best fits their child’s needs will help every…
Army Unveils $13M Smart Rifle Scopes That Auto-Target And Destroy Enemy Drones
The US Army is giving its soldiers a high-tech edge in the fight against drones, and it’s called SMASH. During a live-fire training exercise on June 6 in Germany, a soldier with the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment used the SMASH 2000L smart scope mounted on an M4A1 rifle to target drones in the sky….
Forget The U.S. Making Liberal Canada The 51st State, Let Mexico Annex California, It’s A Win-Win
Forget The U.S. Making Liberal Canada The 51st State, Let Mexico Annex California, It’s A Win-Win Milt Harris June 11, 2025 2:36 pm There was a time when President Trump teased the idea of Canada becoming the 51st state of the United States. I still firmly believe that Trump said it as a tongue-in-cheek goad…
Disney adults: Harmless hobby or serious pathology?
If you grew up in America, chances are your parents have taken you on the trip of your childhood dreams, where you ate junk food, marveled at life-size Disney characters, and dizzily hopped from roller coaster to roller coaster for days on end. That trip was to a Walt Disney theme park, and chances are…
USA Gymnastics Reviews Trans Policy After Removing Guidelines To Allow Male Competitors
USA Gymnastics (USAG) could be the next major American sports governing body to change its policies on allowing trans athletes to compete with women. The organization provided a statement to Fox News Digital addressing why its website pages for its transgender eligibility policies and resources were deleted. “In May, USAG removed its policy to assess…
