Stalled contract negotiations between CVS Caremark and North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner’s office, along with the State Health Plan (SHP), could result in a possible court battle, higher premiums for state employees, or even insolvency for the Plan. The treasurer said in a recent press release that CVS Caremark, the Plan’s pharmacy benefit manager…
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2 Ways to Make the EEOC Great Again
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is one of those agencies that, depending on who’s in charge, can do a lot of good or a lot of bad for the country. It enforces the federal laws against employment discrimination, and sometimes, like when it was headed by then-future Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, it has done…
The Claim That America ‘Stole’ California From Mexico Is An Ignorant Lie
Vince Coyner Visit on Twitter @ImperfectUSA A brief study in California history reveals the real population of the Golden State. Recently, Katy Perry claimed on her Instagram page that California has always belonged to Mexico and is another example of U.S. racism and bigotry. That’s not quite … right. California, like most of the…
Kids Don’t Just Need A Father Figure. They Need A Dad
Robert Busek America’s children need both fathers and dads in their lives to grow up strong and healthy. A few weeks ago, after a rare torrential rainstorm, my 16-year-old son and I pulled out a ladder to check one of the gutters on our house for a blockage. After setting up the ladder, my…
Israel Takes Out Iran’s Main Nuclear Facility and Military Chiefs, Blocks Retaliation
TEL AVIV—Israel penetrated Iran’s main uranium enrichment site at Natanz and killed several top Iranian military officials and senior nuclear scientists in an ongoing operation that also neutralized an initial retaliatory drone attack, according to Israeli officials. The surprise assault—launched overnight, carried out by approximately 200 Israeli aircraft, and supported by covert ground operations inside…
‘Just Do It.’ Trump Says Iran Can Still Make a Nuclear Deal With US Following Deadly Strikes
Following Israel’s targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and top military leaders Thursday, President Donald Trump says “there is still time” for Iran to make a nuclear deal with the U.S. “I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Friday morning, about 10 hours after Israel first launched…
‘Vice Squad’ Star Passed Away At 78
Wings Hauser has passed away at the age of 78. His wife, Cali Lili Hauser, shared the news on Instagram on Wednesday, March 19. In a heartfelt tribute, she reflected on his remarkable career and praised his unwavering dedication to his craft. “Movie icon Wings Hauser took flight in the arms of his film & music partner,…
Jason Whitlock: Tyler Perry’s ‘Straw’ is ‘demonic’
The number-one film currently streaming on Netflix is Tyler Perry’s latest movie, called “Straw,” which follows a single mother who faces “a series of painful events.” BlazeTV host Jason Whitlock and BlazeTV contributor Shemeka Michelle didn’t love the film, but they do think it revealed something about Perry’s audience. “Initially, I was very upset with…
Here Are The Countries that Assisted in Intercepting Iranian Missiles and Drones Attack Against Israel
Trust Trump. His visit to the Middle East unified the region. The countries that participated in intercepting Iranian missiles and drones attack against Israel this morning: Israel USA UK Saudi Arabia Azerbaijan Qatar Jordan Turkey United Arab Emirates Lebanon’s government has warned Hezbollah not to join Iran’s response to Israel. Lebanese officials told the terror…
Republican Leader MURDERED — Verdict ANNOUNCED
Rashid Ali Bynum faces life in prison after being convicted of the cold-blooded murder of Republican councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour, shot 14 times in her vehicle in a shocking assassination that has sent ripples through the community of public servants nationwide. Key Takeaways Rashid Ali Bynum was found guilty of murdering Republican Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour, the…
America This Week, June 13, 2026: “Trumpship Troopers: New Riot Footage and the No Kings Protests.”
Illustrated by Daniel Medina Link Here: Listen to subscriber-only audio in your podcast app Share the Free Previews of America This Week: Watch ATW on YouTube below: Read more Click this link for the original source of this article. Author: Matt Taibbi This content is courtesy of, and owned and copyrighted by, https://taibbi.substack.com/feed and its…
Breathtaking Ingenuity: Israel’s Surgical Precision, One For the Ages
Last night’s operation was decades in the making. The Mossad built a secret drone base in Iran and used it to launch explosive drones—which were also assembled within Iran—to hit Iranian missile launchers near Tehran in preparation for the Israeli airstrikes. I don’t think you’re getting this. The commando unit in the mossad set up…
DHS Sending Termination Notices to 500,000 Illegal Immigrants to ‘Leave Immediately’
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: DHS Sending Termination Notices to 500,000 Illegal Immigrants to ‘Leave Immediately’ DHS said in a statement that illegal immigrants will be told in the notice that their parole has been terminated and their employment authorization revoked. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on June 12…
Unusual Diplomatic Gesture: What’s Behind US Recognition of Russia Day?
Senator Marco Rubio has extended a diplomatic hand to Russia, congratulating the Russian people on their national holiday known as Russia Day. Rubio stated ongoing tensions between the United States and Russia over the Ukraine conflict, highlighting a period of strained relations between the two global powers. Will Rubio’s acknowledgement affect ongoing negotiations? Diplomatic Outreach…
Trump Signs Resolutions Nixing California’s EV Rules
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Trump Signs Resolutions Nixing California’s EV Rules The move challenges California’s clean car rules and will likely spark legal battles. Industry groups back the move to ease emissions standards. President Donald Trump on June 12 signed a package of resolutions to block California’s landmark vehicle emissions…
Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla Interrupts Noem’s Press Conference, Forcibly Removed
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla Interrupts Noem’s Press Conference, Forcibly Removed During a question-and-answer portion, Noem briefly addressed the senator’s interruption. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was forcibly removed from a press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Los Angeles on June 12. The incident…
Israel Strikes Hard: Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions Crushed
The powder keg in the Middle East has ignited once again, with Israel delivering a decisive blow against Iranian aggression. On Friday, Israel launched a massive wave of strikes against approximately 100 strategic targets inside Iran—including nuclear facilities critical to Tehran’s sinister ambitions. This bold operation eliminated senior Iranian figures, notably the head of Iran’s…
FBI Investigating Money Trail Behind Los Angeles Riots, Patel Says
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: FBI Investigating Money Trail Behind Los Angeles Riots, Patel Says Questions have arisen as to whether Chinese influence has helped fuel the chaos. The FBI is investigating what is fueling the riots against immigration enforcement in Los Angeles, the agency’s director Kash Patel said. “The FBI…
Names of Military Bases Changing Back to Original, Trump Tells Army Crowd
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Names of Military Bases Changing Back to Original, Trump Tells Army Crowd Biden had changed Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty before the Trump administration changed it back. FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.—President Donald Trump announced June 10 that he’s restoring the names of several military bases that were changed…
Edward Putnam: Labour’s spiralling fortunes lie in the hands of two factions, neither of whom govern for you
Edward Putnam is Chair of Sevenoaks Young Conservatives. The purpose of political parties is to obtain, exercise, and maintain power – for the principal benefit of a support base. And the longer a party’s in power, the more it can do to increase the size of its coalition. I’m not talking about broadening its appeal…
The Results of Christian Mutual Proxy Voting Analysis Leave Significant Room for Improvement
Proxy voting is a key responsibility of all fiduciaries. Why in particular should conservatives, and especially traditional worshippers, take care with that responsibility? Because in an era of plentiful and typically controversial “shareholder resolutions,” the invested financial assets of individuals and institutions—including religious organizations (dioceses, temples, hospital chains, orders, colleges, etc.)—are quite powerful things. They…
Local business owners, farmers discuss impact of tariffs
Farmers, small business owners, and experts gathered in Raleigh earlier this week to discuss the recent trade war’s impacts on their operations, customers, suppliers, and distributors and how to navigate the next move in the trade war. President Donald Trump announced on April 2, or “Liberation Day,” that he would impose a 10% tariff on US imports…
Chris Murphy cops out on trans athletes: ‘I don’t have girls’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) recently appeared on New York Times columnist Ross Douthat’s “Interesting Times” podcast. The conversation touched on several big political topics, but one moment stood out — not for its insight, but for its sheer evasiveness. Douthat asked Murphy whether he found it unfair for biological males to compete in girls’ sports….
Appeals Court Restores Trump’s Control of California National Guard
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Appeals Court Restores Trump’s Control of California National Guard The order comes hours after a judge ordered the administration to return control of the California National Guard to Gov. Gavin Newsom. A federal appeals court has issued a temporary stay in a ruling handed down just…
Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear facilities, kills top commanders; Trump administration emphasizes ‘we are not involved’
Israel repeatedly attacked nuclear facilities and military sites across Iran Thursday night, neutralizing elements of the country’s nuclear program, air defense systems, and military leadership. The strikes, which the Trump administration stressed were undertaken unilaterally, have prompted condemnations from Arab nations in the region and a mixed response from American politicians. The strikes “Moments ago,…
President Trump Slams Iran after Israel Attack
Inspections didn’t work, pallets of cash didn’t work, diplomacy didn’t work. Iran never took peace negotiations seriously. Instead they played them while deceptively developing nuclear weapons for the past twenty years. Israel had displayed unmatched restraint, over and oer and over again. This attack was long overdue especially after October 7th. Iran has enough materials…
“JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE” – Trump Sends Message To Iran After Israel Strikes
Donald Trump sent a message to Iran after Israel struck its nuclear facilities. Trump urged them to make a deal “before it is too late.” He added, “There has already been great death and destruction, but there is still time to make this slaughter, with the next already planned attacks being even more brutal, come…
Israel Wipes Out Strategic Iranian Airport in Fresh Round of Strikes
Tabriz Air Base is home to Iran’s active MiG‑29 squadron and historically hosted F‑4 Phantoms in the past. It’s a major hit, cutting into Iran’s frontline air defence and rapid-response capability in the northwest, especially along the Turkey‑Azerbaijan. Recap: Israeli jets entered via Syria after disabling Iranian and Iraqi air defenses, striking enrichment sites and…
Friday Fiction: 200 Word Challenge
A quote: “Every crag and gnarled tree and lonely valley has its own strange and graceful legend attached to it.” ~~ Douglas Hyde I’ll start with a story … *************************** Mike knew he was a cliché. Burned out, big city detective takes cop-job in small, rural town. Blue Pine’s town manager had hired him on…
BRICS Fans, Why Are BRICS Backing the Pandemic Agreement??
Pictured above: Members of the Bureau of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) celebrate after the “adoption” of the Pandemic Agreement during the 78th World Health Assembly. The INB, which spearheaded negotiations on the agreement, has 6 members — 3 of whom hail from BRICS states. (photo credit: who.int) On May 20, the 78th World…
NEWSOM OVERTURNED: Appeals Court Rules in Trump’s Favor After Democrat Judge Directed Trump to ‘Return Control’ of National Guard to Newscum
A US appeals court has granted President Trump’s request to maintain control over the California National Guard while litigation continues. The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued the administrative stay just hours after Clinton appointed U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer judge ruled that President Trump must “return control” of the Guardsmen to…
Nick Fleming RVGCR Intel Update June 13, 2025
Source : dinarchronicles Thanks for your support. your donations will help us keep this work, god bless us all. Join Telegram: https://t.me/theusmilitarynewscom The US Military News ❤️ We will update the video link on telegram soon! Bài viết Nick Fleming RVGCR Intel Update June 13, 2025 đã xuất hiện đầu tiên vào ngày RRnewDaily….
Charlie Cole: Falling net-migration is welcome, but be wary of initial estimates
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently released immigration and emigration figures for the year ending December 2024. The ONS estimates that 948,000 people entered the UK, with 517,000 leaving, resulting in a net-migration figure of 431,000. Since Labour entered office, they haven’t made any changes to visas, salary thresholds or other criteria that would…
InfluenceWatch Friday
InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers’ funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups. The information compiled in…
Padilla Pulls Aggressive Stunt For Viral Moment
It was a performative and very aggressive stunt. Senator Alex Padilla decided to show up at a DHS briefing in Los Angeles yesterday and aggressively approach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. California Sen. Alex Padilla was chucked out of a Los Angeles news briefing as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discussed the ongoing…
Why Trump’s war with Harvard hits closer to home than you think
Harvard University — the gold-plated symbol of American elitism — is in the fight of its life, and it’s a battle of its own making. For the past month, Harvard has been locked in a standoff with the Trump administration over student visas, foreign money, anti-Semitism, and compliance with federal law. This is more than…
Smartmatic Accused of Deleting Evidence in $2.7B Fox News Defamation Case
(Zero Hedge)—In a new legal memorandum filed with the New York Supreme Court, Fox News accused Smartmatic executives – including CEO Antonio Mugica – of “spoliation of records” related to the high-stakes lawsuit, which stems from Fox’s coverage of the 2020 election. The conservative network pointed to explosive internal communications to support its claims. “On…
Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of June 13, 2025
Author : Judy Byington Your support is what drives us to continue producing content. Thank you very much! Join Telegram: https://t.me/Restored_republicCo if you LOVE President Trump! ❤️ We will update the video link on telegram soon! Bài viết Restored Republic via a GCR: Update as of June 13, 2025 đã xuất hiện đầu tiên vào ngày RRnewDaily….
Rubio Says US Not Involved in Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites
(The Epoch Times)—Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a June 12 press release that the Israeli government acted unilaterally in its decision to strike Iran, and the United States provided no direct assistance in the attack. “We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the…
Trump Touts ‘No Brainer’ Rescissions Package to Cut NPR, PBS Funding
(Just The News)—President Donald Trump on Thursday touted his planned $9.4 billion rescissions package to rescind funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and, by extension, PBS and NPR. “The House of Representatives is NOW voting on my Administration’s first “Rescissions” Bill. It will OFFICALLY “claw back” $9.4 BILLION DOLLARS in funding for wasteful…
Teen’s brief crime spree ends permanently after he tries to rob 3rd victim, who was also armed, police say
An armed teenage robber was shot dead by a man he was intending to rob, according to Chicago police. On Tuesday at about 10:45 p.m., a man was getting some objects out of the back of his car near North Artesian Avenue when an armed robber approached him and demanded that he hand over his…
Miyares leans in on law-and-order message ahead of 2025 election
“I wish more commonwealth’s attorneys would heed my call to listen to victims. Too many haven’t,” Attorney General Jason Miyares said in an interview with The Mercury this week. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) As protests erupt again in Los Angeles over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and President Donald Trump’s deployment of U.S….
TikToker Spills the TEA, Exposes ‘No Kings Day’ for PAYING TikTokers $200 a DAY to Support Riots
(Twitchy)—The more we learn about these ‘riots,’ the more we find out they’re not only being funded by big Lefty orgs (that are funded by Democrats), but organized as well. You’d think by now nothing would surprise us when it comes to our pals on the Left, but this is pretty slimy and desperate even…
Virginia vulnerable to Trump’s proposed cuts in emergency management and disaster relief
The Route 725 bridge in Taylors Valley over Laurel Creek damaged by Hurricane Helene. Virginia has received more than $46 million in federal money to aid in the recovery from the storm. (Courtesy of Virginia Department of Transportation). CHESTERFIELD, Va.—Virginia was one of several states in the Appalachian region slammed by Hurricane Helene’s rainfall last…
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Continue Bombing Iran Until ‘Threat’ Removed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that his country will continue to bomb Iran until the “threat” is removed, following initial strikes already launched. Israel carried out preemptive strikes against Iran Thursday, with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) saying that dozens of Air Force jets completed the “first stage” on multiple military targets. In an over…
Left-Wing Activists Suggest Bribing Rioters With Cookies To Stay Peaceful at Upcoming Protests
The left-wing dark money groups behind nationwide anti-Trump protests scheduled for this Saturday are urging their activists to do whatever they can to maintain peace on the ground, including by giving would-be rioters cookies or declaring, “Hey, there’s Beyonce!” to distract them. Led by Indivisible, the group behind explosive protests at Tesla dealerships and that…
Space cadet Katy Perry claims California belongs to Mexico
Celebrities have always been the voice of reason when it comes to political issues abroad and at home, and Katy Perry is no exception. The pop star, who recently made headlines for feeling “battered and bruised” after being mocked for her flight to space, decided to take a stand on social media for the people…
“F*ck ICE!” – Anti-ICE Protesters Surround Los Angeles Hotel Full of Feds [Video]
In a powerful statement on Truth Social, President Donald Trump blasted the Biden Administration and California Governor Gavin Newsom for their catastrophic open-border policies, which have allowed 21 million illegal aliens to flood into the United States over the past four years. “The Biden Administration and Governor Newscum flooded America with 21 Million Illegal Aliens, destroying Schools, Hospitals…
Stolen Valor EXPOSED: Walz Scorched Into Stuttering Mess!
The liberal media won’t tell you the truth about Thursday’s explosive House Oversight Committee hearing, where Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) eviscerated Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) for his disastrous sanctuary state policies, his despicable comparison of ICE agents to the “Gestapo,” and his shameless stolen valor claims. While the left-wing press scrambles to protect their failed Democrat governor, patriots saw the raw, unfiltered reality:…
Newsome HUILIATED By Cricut Courts After Attack On Trump! [Video]
In a bizarre and unhinged press conference Thursday evening, California Governor Gavin Newsom resorted to theatrics and baseless accusations against President Donald Trump, claiming their private phone conversation would “send shivers up your spine.” Yet, as usual, Newsom provided no evidence—only wild, inflammatory rhetoric designed to distract from his own failures. This is the same…
Newslinks for Friday 13th June 2025
Israel-Iran flares up “Israel has assassinated the head of Iran’s armed forces as it carried out what it described as a “pre-emptive strike” on the regime’s nuclear programmes. General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s chief of the military staff, was killed along with top commanders and nuclear scientists as Israel launched waves of attacks including a strike…