Construction started at Thacker Pass in 2023. (Photo: Lithium Americas Presentation, June) Cattle rancher Edward Bartell waited patiently to take pictures of Lithium Nevada pumping water from a well the mining company had recently lost the right to use. “I needed to make sure I caught them pumping and had photographs of them pumping, so…
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Cooper Flagg Chosen As Top NBA Draft Pick At 18 Years Old
Duke University basketball star Cooper Flagg is ready for his NBA moment. Flagg, 18, was the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA draft Wednesday night and will spend his rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks. “It feels amazing. So many emotions,” Flagg told ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally after his selection was announced. “It’s just…
Texas Lawmaker Demands Overhaul Of Temporary Protected Status
A Texas congressman is aiming to reform the Temporary Protected Status program for migrants and to end the abuses of the program. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, on Thursday will introduce a bill that, if passed and signed into law, would grant Congress, not the president, authority to designate a foreign country under U.S. Temporary Protected…
The Spectacle Podcast: From East to West, Democrats Are In Disarray
The Spectacle Podcast: From East to West, Democrats Are In Disarray RVIVR News June 26, 2025 9:31 am The Democrats continue to prove their incompetence to lead and win back the American people to their party. On this episode of The Spectacle Podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the latest news of the…
Comrade Bernie Is Super Enthused By Mamdani’s Victory
First at Politico Democrats are scrambling to figure out what Mamdani’s win means for the party Seven years later, Democrats still don’t have a playbook for when a socialist from New York pulls off an upset against an establishment politician. Zohran Mamdani’s all-but-certain victory in Tuesday’s New York City mayoral primary sent shockwaves through the…
Dean Cain scores with family-friendly sports flick ‘Little Angels’
Dean Cain’s father gave his son valuable advice at the dawn of his Hollywood career. “Don’t tell too much about yourself in interviews. Let them watch you on screen,” Cain recalls his father, veteran director Christopher Cain (“Young Guns,” “Pure Country”), sharing with him at the start of his Hollywood career. ‘My closest friends are…
Understanding Donald Trump’s War
Donald Trump’s significance to the American republic must be understood in light of his fight against despotism. He does not face a tyranny of blood and iron. He faces a tyranny of mass conformity, which bypasses the body and controls the will by controlling the mind. It seeks universal conformity, and for that reason it…
SCOTUS Rules Against Planned Parenthood
An ideologically divided Supreme Court on June 26 sided with South Carolina in its effort to deprive Planned Parenthood of public funding, a decision that is likely to prompt other GOP-led states to take similar action against a health care organization under attack for providing abortion services. The court’s 6-3 ruling − over the dissent…
95% of Hungarians oppose Ukraine joining EU – Orban
Millions have voted almost unanimously against the move, in a “consultative” online referendum An overwhelming majority of Hungarians oppose Ukraine’s accession to the EU, Prime Minister Viktor Orban has announced, citing the results of the Voks 2025 referendum. The consultative vote, which asked a single question – “Do you support Ukraine’s European Union membership?” –…
GOP Lawmakers Introduce Resolution To Establish ‘Title IX Week’
After the U.S. Department of Education designated June as Title IX Month, two female lawmakers are trying to codify a weeklong celebration of the 1972 law protecting girls and women’s sports. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., are introducing a resolution to designate the week of June 23 through June 29, 2025,…
Trapped in the Crossfire: Indian workers bore the brunt of the Israel-Iran conflict
About 150 laborers from northern India were stranded in Israeli cities that were struck by Iranian missiles When sirens wailed across Israeli cities and missiles from Iran struck Israeli territory, about 150 Indian construction workers from the Bahraich district in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh found themselves caught in an increasingly dangerous situation,…
‘Searching for Scandals’: Hegseth Scolds Media Over Reporting of US Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth bashed the corporate media for “searching for scandals” following the U.S. attack on three Iranian nuclear sites. “But searching for scandals, you miss historic moments,” Hegseth said Thursday morning during a press conference at the Pentagon, during which Hegseth praised President Donald Trump for his leadership at the NATO…
Supreme Court Rules Whether States Can Block Planned Parenthood From Receiving Medicaid Funding
The Supreme Court ruled against Planned Parenthood Thursday, handing a significant win to the pro-life movement. In the case Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, the justices ruled, 6-3, that South Carolina can legally block Planned Parenthood facilities from receiving Medicaid funding. Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote the majority opinion, in which Chief Justice…
Russian miners find 40-million-year-old cockroach (VIDEO)
The fossilized insect was discovered in a piece of amber in Kaliningrad Region A fossilized cockroach estimated to be 35 to 40 million years old has been discovered in a piece of amber in Russia’s Kaliningrad Region. The specimen was found during manual sorting at the Kaliningrad Amber Combine, a facility operated by technology…
India has shown zero tolerance for terrorism – defense minister
Rajnath Singh has urged Shanghai Cooperation Organization members to take a united stand against extremism India has demonstrated zero tolerance for terrorism and will not hesitate to target terrorists wherever they are, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Singh, who is in Qingdao, China for a meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) defense ministers,…
Ukraine’s economy on brink of collapse – WaPo
Western aid could soon dry up, and private investors are wary of making serious commitments, the report says Ukraine’s economy is teetering on the edge of a complete collapse as it faces the possibility of a drastic decrease in Western aid and fading chances of a ceasefire anytime soon, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday….
White House Shares ‘Daddy’s Home’ Meme After NATO Chief’s Remark
The White House has posted the “Daddy’s Home” meme with video of President Trump at the NATO summit, following the NATO secretary’s comment referring to Trump as “Daddy.” On Wednesday, the White House posted on X, “Daddy’s home… Hey, hey, hey, Daddy. President Donald J. Trump attended the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands.” The…
Zohran Mamdani: government-run grocery stores, minimum wage hikes, and rent control
If there is one difference between conservatives and leftists, it’s that conservatives are much stronger on basic economics than leftists. That’s why conservative states like Tennessee and Florida and Oklahoma are much more fiscally healthy than leftist states, like California, New York and Illinois. Conservative voters understand the problems with nationalization and price controls. First,…
Sir John Hayes: The scandalous cover up of Britain’s atomic heroes, and why even now they’re being let down
Sir John Hayes is a former Home Office Minister and MP for South Holland and The Deepings. More than 20 years ago, meeting my constituent, Douglas Hern, who served in the Royal Navy during Operation Grapple in 1958, I learned of the experience and subsequent plight of all the young men who, like him, were…
The road to bunker-busters was paved with delusions
In 1979, as crowds gathered in the streets of Iran to topple the shah, the New York Times ran an editorial describing Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini as an “enigma.” Bernard Lewis was then America’s leading scholar on the Islamic world. He had read Khomeini’s works, many of which had been translated into English and were easily…
EXCLUSIVE: Lawmakers Introduce Resolution to Establish ‘Title IX Week’
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—After the U.S. Department of Education designated June as Title IX Month, two female lawmakers are trying to codify a weeklong celebration of the 1972 law protecting girls and women’s sports. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., are introducing a resolution to designate the week of June 23…
IAEA Red Carded By Iran for False Accusations of Non-Compliance
On Thursday, Iran’s Guardian Council sanctioned a law mandating the government to halt all collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This includes prohibiting inspectors from entering the nation and dismantling monitoring cameras at nuclear facilities. Hadi Tahan-Nazif, the spokesperson for the Guardian Council, stated that the law was deemed constitutional and received final…
FAKE News in Finance as Well
COMMENT: Mr. Armstrong, I read Reuters comments this morning and they said “The dollar sank to a three-year low … the greenback down more than 10% for the year. If it stays that way in the coming days it will be its biggest first half of a year fall since the early 1970s – effectively…
Cancer, Blood Clots, Death: Study Exposes Health Risks for Males Who Take Estrogen to ‘Affirm’ Transgender Identity
Biological males who identify as transgender and take estrogen in order to appear female face myriad health risks, from infertility to diabetes, to testicular and breast cancer, and ultimately to early death, according to a new study. The study, published in the academic journal Discover Mental Health earlier this month, highlights adverse reactions to estrogen,…
Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s Bid To Monitor Border Financial Transactions
A federal judge in Texas granted temporary relief to two small money service businesses operating along the U.S.-Mexico border from having to enforce a Trump administration policy intended to disrupt clandestine financial laundering operations by cartels. In March, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a “Geographic Targeting Order” that lowered the required reporting threshold on cash…
Joint Chiefs Chairman Describes Crews Who Defended US Air Base In Qatar
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine on Thursday described the missile defense crews who led the defense of Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar from Iranian strikes. Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: Kristina Watrobski This content is courtesy of, and owned and copyrighted by, https://www.offthepress.com and its…
NYC Picks Socialist Muslim in Mayoral Primary, Leaving Republican Candidate Curtis Sliwa to Save the Day
Ranked choice roulette and 11 candidates in the NYC mayoral race has led to a victory for far-left NYC mayoral candidate, 33-year-old Uganda-born Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani to get the Democratic nomination in the primary. Mamdani was, not surprisingly, endorsed by crazy AOC and communist Bernie Sanders. He was also endorsed by the New York Working…
Hegseth Unveils New Iran Intel, Blasts Media For Early Report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking at a Pentagon press conference on Thursday, defended the U.S. military’s recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, asserting that the operation “devastated” Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He emphasized that the strikes, part of “Operation Midnight Hammer,” targeted only nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, and did not aim at Iranian…
New Yorkers pick the Democrat Front runner for Mayor, a Communist Jihadi named Zohran Kwame Mamdani
Clare Lopez offered this explanation of a 2019 Tweet by Mamdani: Expert on Communist actions in the West, Trevor Loudon gave some background on Mamdani. Remember, the person picked as the Democrat candidate for NYC mayor is usually the person who becomes the mayor, except after Democrats have made the city unliveable and they need…
Washington Post: Netanyahu Decided On Iran War Last Year, Then Sought To Recruit Trump
NEW: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei claims that the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities had no major effect https://t.co/4CYNuwugaR — Axios (@axios) June 26, 2025 Not that we needed any more confirmation, but the Washington Post reports that the Israeli-US attack on Iran was decided months earlier and had nothing to do with nuclear…
Court blocks burial of former Zambian president over state-family feud
The late Edgar Lungu had reportedly ordered that his successor should not attend his funeral A South African court has blocked the burial of former President of Zambia Edgar Lungu at a private ceremony just as it was about to begin. The ruling on Wednesday came amid a dispute between the ex-leader’s family and the…
Top 20 Airlines Of 2025: No US Carriers Included
A new ranking of the world’s best airlines is out and not a single U.S. carrier landed in the top 20. Qatar Airways took home top honors at this year’s Skytrax World Airline Awards, often called the Oscars of the aviation industry. It’s the ninth time the Qatari flag carrier has been named the world’s…
Trump To Curb Congress Access To Intel
President Trump plans to limit sending classified information to Congress after an intel assessment of the Iran bombing damage was leaked, according to a news report Thursday. Media outlets reported Tuesday that the Defense Intelligence Agency assessed that the U.S. strikes that hit Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday had only set back Iran’s nuclear program…
Oil prices surge on new US data
Crude has gained momentum as American stockpiles drop and Middle East tensions show signs of easing Oil prices continued to rise on Thursday as investors reacted to the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and official US oil inventory data. Global benchmark Brent crude futures rose 0.2% to $67 per barrel, while US West Texas…
Americans Cut Debt By 24%, Generational Divide Remains
Americans have decreased their nonmortgage debt over the past year, but a new report from LendingTree shows major generational differences in how much debt people carry. Researchers analyzed more than 500,000 anonymized credit reports from residents of the 100 largest U.S. metro areas and found that median nonmortgage debt dropped 23.9 percent nationwide, from $24,668…
Iran truce could inspire Ukraine peace – Trump envoy
Middle East deescalation could motivate Moscow and Kiev to pursue diplomatic solutions, Steve Witkoff has said A ceasefire between Iran and Israel, declared this week after a brief escalation, could influence the Ukraine conflict, US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff has said, expressing hope for renewed peace efforts between Kiev and Moscow….
Historic US Child Rescue: 60 Missing, Trafficked Children Saved in Florida Operation
Florida’s “Operation Dragon Eye” was successful in rescuing 60 children who were missing, endangered, or victims of human trafficking, state officials announced Monday. Republican Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said in a press briefing: “We are here to announce the most successful completion of the largest child rescue operation, not just in Florida history, but in the…
Community DIVIDED—British Jews vs. Israel Policy
In a move that’s sure to ignite fierce debate, a leading British Jewish body has suspended five deputies following their critical remarks about Israel, highlighting a deep internal fissure over free speech and community unity. At a Glance The Board of Deputies of British Jews has suspended five of its elected representatives for two years….
A TRAGIC Killing—Self-Defense Ruling!
The tragic accidental shooting at a house party on June 1st, in North Carolina, left a community in shock as it unraveled into a complex investigation with potentially deeper implications, including gang affiliations. At a Glance Shawn Hood, 58, was killed, and 11 others were injured at a house party in Catawba County, NC, on…
Vucic halts ammunition exports, says supplies will go to Serbian army
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Serbia is halting all ammunition exports following a decision by President Aleksandar Vucic as the Balkan country faces challenges over exports to Israel and Moscow’s suspicions that ammunition made in Serbia has made its way to Ukraine. “We’ve halted literally…
Video: Teen suspect indicted for fatal stabbing at high school track meet
A grand jury indicted an 18-year-old suspect on Tuesday for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf following an altercation at a high school track meet in Frisco, Texas, in April. Collin County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday that 18-year-old Karmelo Anthony was charged with first-degree murder. WFAA reported that the charge could result in…
NATO Summit takeaways: Praise for Trump, Article 5 tensions, and Ukraine sidestepped
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. NATO leaders agreed to a sharp increase in defense spending at their June 25 summit in The Hague, delivering a big win for US President Donald Trump while reaffirming their “ironclad commitment” to come to each other’s aid if attacked….
Russia’s funeral industry booms amid rising deaths from Ukraine war
This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. As Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine heads into its fourth summer, Russia’s funeral industry is experiencing a sharp and telling boom. While official combat death statistics are hidden from public view, some Russians have taken to social media to highlight the…
Iran’s supreme leader declares victory over Israel and US
Ayatollah Khamenei says America joined the conflict to rescue the “Zionist regime” after Tehran’s “crushing” retaliation Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday congratulated his nation with what he called a victory over Israel and the United States following 12 days direct military hostilities. The confrontation began when Israel killed top Iranian commanders and…
VIDEO: Tucker Carlson interviews Liz Collin about assassinations, George Floyd, and Tim Walz
The post VIDEO: Tucker Carlson interviews Liz Collin about assassinations, George Floyd, and Tim Walz appeared first on Alpha News MN. Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: Alpha News Staff This content is courtesy of, and owned and copyrighted by, http://alphanewsmn.com and its author. This content is made available by…
Reader’s Links for June 26th, 2025
Each day at just after midnight Eastern, a post like this one is created for contributors and readers of this site to upload news links and video links on the issues that concern this site. Most notably, Islam and its effects on Classical Civilization, and various forms of leftism from Soviet era communism, to postmodernism…
Hegseth Speaks On Iran Strikes Following Assessment Leak
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dan ‘Razin’ Caine will give remarks early Thursday on the U.S. strikes in Iran and to push back on reporting contradicting President Trump’s rhetoric that the attacks “totally obliterated” Tehran’s nuclear facilities. The press briefing comes days after multiple outlets reported that the strikes only…
New York Real Estate Brokers Confirm the Dark Reality for the City After Mamdani’s Primary Win
A wave of panic is sweeping through New York City’s real estate market following Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic mayoral primary, with brokers reporting a flood of calls from wealthy residents looking to flee, a trend that’s painting a grim picture for the city’s future. The New York Post reveals that luxury real-estate agents…
Russian oil giant to expand presence in Egypt
Lukoil will drill six exploratory wells in the North African state under a new exploration agreement Russian oil company Lukoil has signed a new agreement with South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) to begin oil exploration in the Eastern Desert, Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced on Wednesday. The deal entails…
NJ Candidate Ciattarelli Urges New Yorkers To Flee Mamdani Policies
New Jersey GOP gubernatorial nominee Jack Ciattarelli is inviting all New York City residents and business owners to move to his state to escape the possibility of living in a city governed by Zohran Mamdani, the state assemblyman who took the city’s Democratic primary Tuesday. “To all the residents and business owners of New York…
Bezos trying to cash in on Musk-Trump falling out – WSJ
The billionaire reportedly met the president at least twice in June with the aim of securing more government contracts for his space company, Blue Origin US billionaire Jeff Bezos is seeking to secure more government contracts for his space company, Blue Origin, in an effort to capitalize on the feud between US President Donald Trump…