Getty Images The exemption, which will be disallowed in late August, has long been exploited by importers to avoid duties and customs inspections. The end is in sight for a much-abused trade exemption. On Wednesday President Trump, via executive order (EO), announced he is closing the de minimis loophole, which allows goods valued less than…
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Why the liberal Twitter alternative flopped (chart)
By Taxpayers Association of Oregon OregonWatchdog.com After Elon Musk acquired Twitter, now X, many liberals boycotted the new site and instead rallied behind a new Twitter alternative called Blue Sky. Both politicians and Left-leaning Hollywood celebrities cancelled their long-time X accounts and made high-profile moves to Blue Sky. Some of those celebrities are Lizzo, Barbra…
Devil’s Den State Park killings suspect captured by Arkansas State Police
(NewsNation) — Arkansas State police have captured the suspect who allegedly killed a couple in Devil’s Den State Park last weekend. James Andrew McGann, 28, was arrested on Wednesday. “I’m extremely grateful for the long hours and dedication that our Agents put forward in bringing justice to this family,” said Mike Hagar, Arkansas State Police….
Rep. Yunker: Flaws, faults of ethics report
Yunker Slams “Taxpayer-Funded Fishing Expedition” Over Floor Speech Investigation By Oregon State Representative Dwayne Yunker: GRANTS PASS, Ore. – Representative Dwayne Yunker (R–Grants Pass) today released the outside investigator’s report into ethics complaints filed against him for House floor speeches earlier this year, and blasted the entire process as “an expensive attempt to chill speech.”…
Duty Exemption That Rocketed SHEIN and Temu to Retail Dominance Ends
For Immediate Release: July 31, 2025 U.S. manufacturers will see a more level playing field. Washington, D.C. — President Trump signed an executive order (EO) on Wednesday that ends the de minimis exemption for goods valued under $800 for all countries, starting Aug. 29. The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) and a coalition of retail, law…
Former Colorado dentist gets life in prison for killing wife with poison protein shakes
A former Colorado dentist will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being found guilty of murdering his wife. A jury found James Craig, a former dentist from Aurora, guilty of murdering his wife, Angela Craig, in 2023 by poisoning her protein shakes. He was also convicted of five other felonies related to…
Evidence in ‘burn bags’: DNI Tulsi Gabbard gives Glenn Beck IC update in exclusive interview
The Trump administration has put the entire intelligence community on notice in recent weeks as intelligence leaders like Tulsi Gabbard and John Ratcliffe have pushed for disclosure and declassification. Gabbard in particular has made headlines by exposing the truth about the Russian collusion hoax, and she says there is much more yet to come. Gabbard,…
Democrat Cincinnati Councilman Victoria Parks says mob attack on white man, woman “They begged for it”
Democrats like hag Cincinatti councilthing Victoria Parks just love it when a mob of black thugs beat up whitey for no other reason than their skin color… The hag Democrat Parks actually had the nerve to say that the people who suffered the beating at the hands of the black mob “begged for it..” She…
Sanctions – the Neocon Tool That Has Never Worked Even Once
The fact that Trump is threatening sanctions against India for buying Russian oil and to hammer Russia to somehow force Putin to his knees and accept whatever terms Europe demands, proves that Trump is now taking advice from Lindsey Grachm, NATO, their puppet EU leaders, and the Neocons with the likes of Cheney in the…
Apocalypse Now: The Increasing Instability Of Our Planet Is On Full Display In 2025
Once dormant volcanoes have been erupting all over the globe, Mt. Rainier has been rattled by more than 1,000 earthquakes this month, one area of Japan has been getting hit by thousands of earthquakes, the largest supervolcano in Europe has been shaking like crazy, and a magnitude 8.8 earthquake just hammered the Kamchatka Peninsula in…
Cindy Crawford Claps Back After Getting Body-Shamed Over Photo
Cindy Crawford found herself being body-shamed after she posted a bikini photo. The former supermodel decided to clap back at the critics. Cindy Crawford (Credit: YouTube) Cindy Crawford may be over 50, but she is adamant that her days of appearing in a bikini are far from gone. In an Instagram post, the renowned model…
Fed Holds Rates Steady, With Two Board Members Dissenting
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it would not cut its benchmark interest rates, despite pressure from the Trump administration. The decision to keep rates between 4.15 percent and 4.25 percent met with two unusual dissenting votes from the 12-person board of governors, including one from Christopher Wallen, who has been discussed as a successor…
Several Arab and Muslim states call on Hamas to disarm, relinquish power
Several Arab and Muslim states joined other world powers in signing a declaration calling for Hamas to relinquish control in the Gaza Strip and get rid of its weapons. The declaration also called for a two-state solution to the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Arab nations unite The 22-member Arab League joined the entire European Union and…
Trump Blasts Hawley Over Stock Trading Ban
President Donald Trump put Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) on blast Wednesday over a bill the latter has proposed that would ban stock trading by members of Congress as well as presidents and vice presidents. The ban doesn’t apply to elected officials in this term, meaning Trump, as a second-term president, wouldn’t be affected. Nevertheless, the…
Spiked by mistake: High Noon recalls vodka in CELSIUS energy drink cans
It’s a twist no one saw coming. An energy drink meant to perk you up might have been sneaking in a little happy hour. High Noon, the beverage company specializing in hard seltzer, is alerting customers about a labeling mistake. The company announced some of their vodka seltzer cans were accidentally labeled as CELSIUS energy…
‘Cold-blooded’ illegal alien murdered 15-year-old who was trying to stop him from raping his mother, ICE says
An illegal alien accused of murdering a 15-year-old who got in the way of his raping the boy’s mother is going to be sent back to Mexico, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Gildardo Amandor-Martinez, 36, is accused of shooting and killing Luis Jocsan Nanez Lopez in an incident on July 20 where he tried…
Greenberg: Kamala Harris’s Decides Against Run for Governor in 2026
California News: Today, former Vice President Kamala Harris announced she would not run for California governor next year, a decision that echoes Joe Biden’s 2015 choice to forego a presidential run in 2016, only to reverse course and win the presidency in 2020. Both Harris’s and Biden’s decisions reflect strategic calculations shaped by personal, political,…
Take Back Idaho Rallies Support to Stop HB 93 and Defend Public School Funding
Take Back Idaho is proud to support Idahoans for Public Schools (IPC) in a new effort to fund a legal challenge to House Bill 93, a law that would divert $50 million in taxpayer dollars to subsidize private and religious education. Despite widespread opposition from educators, taxpayers, and constitutional experts, the Idaho Legislature passed HB…
Driver Spots Girl Alone On Wooded Road, Frantically Waving Her Arms
A driver heading down a treacherous wooded freeway spotted a little girl on the side of the road, barefoot and alone. She was frantically waving her arms in an effort to flag down someone for help. The driver pulled over, and the desperate girl led them to a horrible scene, far from where she was found. Angela…
Obama’s ‘silent coup’ isn’t immune, Mark Levin calls for full DOJ probe
In the wake of National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard’s declassification of a trove of Russiagate documents, leading her to refer former President Barack Obama and other Obama administration officials to the Department of Justice for potential criminal investigation, certain legal “experts” are claiming Barack Obama has immunity. They point to Trump v. United States (July…
ICE launches recruiting campaign with $50K bonus — ‘Defend the Homeland’
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is launching a new nationwide recruiting campaign, offering thousands of federal law enforcement jobs with generous pay and benefits. The campaign, backed by the Department of Homeland Security, calls on what it describes as “brave” Americans to help remove individuals in the country without legal permission with serious criminal records. …
3 armed thugs wearing ski masks allegedly break into Texas home. But homeowner also has gun — and simply does what Texans do.
Police responded to a home invasion call in the 1400 block of East Maddox Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas, just before 3:15 a.m. Friday, KDFW-TV reported. According to police, the caller told dispatchers that several men wearing ski masks and carrying guns broke into his house, the station said. ‘The guy ran and jumped in…
Forget Canada, Trump should make the UK the 51st state!
By Brendan O’Neill Finally, a politician has told us Brits the truth about our country. At last a political leader has had the guts to tell us our migrant crisis is out of control, the Net Zero eco-death cult we’ve signed on to is nuts, and Sadiq Khan is the worst mayor London has ever…
Illegal Alien Arrested in Kentucky for Murdering Heroic Teen Boy Who Attempted to Stop the Migrant from Raping His Mother
by Cassandra MacDonald An illegal alien from Mexico has been arrested for murdering a 15-year-old boy who attempted to stop the foreign national from raping his mother. Gildardo Amandor-Martinez, 36, has been arrested for the fatal shooting of his girlfriend’s son, Luis Lopez, when the teen tried to defend his mom on July 20. Lopez’…
Warren won’t support government funding bills, wants Dems to join her
Democrats said this could happen. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., announced she would not participate in a bipartisan government appropriations process this year, and she’s calling on Democrats to join her. “Do we really look that gullible? Why should Democrats come to the table and negotiate in good faith and throw our support behind a quote…
GOP Virginia Lawmaker Doused in Gasoline, Set on Fire in His Office – Attacker Identified and in Custody
by Cristina Laila A Danville, Virginia, City Councilman Lee Vogler was doused in gasoline and set on fire in his office on Tuesday. According to reports, the attacker, identified as Shotsie Michael Buck Hayes, 29, of Danville, threw five gallons of gasoline on Vogler before setting him on fire. Danville police said the attack appears…
Nancy Pelosi almost loses her dentures, becomes visibly triggered when Fake Jake Tapper brings up her insider trading
Oh look… CNN and fake Jake Tapper are trying to play “news” network by actually bringing up the Nancy Pelosi crime family’s insider trading… She wasn’t having any of that, bash Tapper, whining about being asked about it and bragging about Medicaid. BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi just had an absolute MELTDOWN when Jake Tapper brought up…
Blaze Media’s Julio Rosas reports from Argentina as Noem meets with leaders
Blaze Media national correspondent Julio Rosas is embedded with the Department of Homeland Security on Kristi Noem’s visit to South America. Noem had a packed day of official business in Argentina on Monday, followed by a cultural engagement event featuring horseback riding. Secretary Noem started a busy day in Argentina with a meeting with the…
Trump Announces Another Trade Deal
Donald Trump announced another trade deal – this time with South Korea. The “Deal is that South Korea will give to the United States $350 Billion Dollars for Investments owned and controlled by the United States, and selected by myself, as President. Additionally, South Korea will purchase $100 Billion Dollars of LNG, or other Energy…
Former VP Kamala Harris Says She Won’t Run for California Governor in 2026
California News: Former Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed on Wednesday that she will not be running for Governor of California in 2026, ending months of speculation. “Over the past six months, I have spent time reflecting on this moment in our history, and the best way for me to continue fighting for the American people…
UCLA to pay over $6 million to Jewish group to settle discrimination lawsuit
Several Jewish students and faculty at the University of California, Los Angeles reached a settlement on Tuesday, July 29, in a discrimination lawsuit alleging the school allowed protesters to bar Jewish people from the campus. Lawyers for the faculty and students said the University of California agreed to pay more than $6 million to resolve…
Pastor Turns TikTok Cult Leader — Home Raid STUNS Officials
Federal agents have raided the home of Robert Shinn, the so-called “TikTok cult” leader, as explosive allegations of sex trafficking and manipulation swirl around his influencer empire—raising uncomfortable questions about how faith, fame, and unchecked power collide in today’s America. At a Glance Robert Shinn, founder of Los Angeles’ Shekinah Church and 7M Films, is…
Abandoned baby found in yard leads to discovery of four bodies
DYER COUNTY, TN – A chilling mystery is unfolding in Dyer County as authorities investigate the abandonment of a baby and the discovery of four bodies in nearby Lake County. The investigation, which now involves county, state, and federal agencies, began when a child was left in a stranger’s yard along Highway 20 on a…
Teacher Unions Should Own Failure, Not Children
California News: Make no mistake, the head of Chicago’s teachers union – who said yes, we own your children – is filled with hatred of Donald Trump. She is beyond racially sensitive and said Trump is trying to “relitigate the end of the Civil War” and notch a nice win for the Confederacy. Stacy Davis…
Couple Adopts Neighbor’s 3 Kids, Comes Home, Finds House Different
When a tragedy left three children without anyone, a mother-of-5 opened her heart and her home to help her neighbors. Little did she or her husband know, that decision would result in them returning home to find their house was completely different than how they had left it. Kevin and Tisha Beauchmin (Photo Credit: Facebook)…
NFL preview: Atlanta Falcons hoping Penix, Jr. can lead them to playoffs
Flowery Branch, Georgia, is hot this time of year. Really hot. The Atlanta Falcons are feeling that heat and the expectations that come with having a young franchise quarterback leading the way. Head coach Raheem Morris said the players are starting to believe. “You can already see it, you can already feel it within the…
Video shows singer Regina Spektor shutting down pro-Palestine protesters mid-concert: ‘You’re just yelling at a Jew’
Grammy-nominated singer Regina Spektor effortlessly silenced pro‑Palestine protesters with a sharp yet nuanced response at her concert in Portland, Oregon. Multiple loud hecklers attempted to hijack Spektor’s concert on Saturday by spouting pro-Palestinian talking points. However, the Russian-American singer-songwriter calmly and effectively shut down the feeble attempts to derail her music show. ‘This is not…
Billy Graham Defence Fund to Aid European Christians Targeted by Lawfare
Launched in October 2024, Franklin Graham’s fight for free speech fund is now widening its reach. Originally intended to assist UK Christians targeted by LGBTQ+ lawfare, the Billy Graham Defence Fund (BGDF) will be expanded to include the European church. Dubbed a war chest, the judicial defence initiative came about after cancel culture came for…
Trump unveils medical data initiative: ‘Health care into the digital age’
(NewsNation) — The Trump administration announced a new initiative on Wednesday aimed at streamlining Americans’ access to health care data, as well as strengthening the security around it. According to cybersecurity experts, health care data has become up to 40 times more valuable than credit card data on the dark web. In a statement to NewsNation,…
Young Man Facing Years In Prison For Calling Out Displacement Of Citizens For Immigrants & Using “Hurty Words” (Video)
In this episode, James Harvey, a young man from the UK who is now facing years in prison for simply organizing a peaceful protest and using what he calls “hurty words” to protest how immigrants are displacing the citizens with the full approval of the government. Visit FreeJamesHarvey.com Previous interviews with James: Kate Shemirani &…
Federal Chairman Powell Says Interest Rates Holding to Quickly Respond to Any Economic Developments
by Natalia Mittelstadt Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday regarding the central bank’s decision to keep interest rates steady that it will allow the central bank to quickly respond to any economic developments. “My colleagues and I remain squarely focused on achieving our dual mandate goals of maximum employment and stable prices for…
Gov. Gavin Newsom threatens to redistrict California after Texas GOP drops new district map proposal
A redistricting feud has broken out amongst Democratic state lawmakers against Republicans and President Donald Trump after a proposal by Texas officials that may lead to five seats flipping to the Republican column. The Republican Party of Texas released a redistricting proposal on Tuesday that many critics called gerrymandering in order to strengthen Republican power…
US Justice Department Finds UCLA in Violation of Federal Civil Rights Law
California News: UCLA yesterday agreed to pay $6.13 million to settle the discrimination lawsuit filed against the school by Jewish students and a professor blocked from access to parts of campus by pro-Hamas mobs last year. It looks like most every other news story on the settlement missed the salient fact that UCLA had been…
‘Get a taste of his own medicine’: U.S. senator pushes special counsel probe of special counsel Jack Smith
Jack Smith U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., has asked the federal Office of Special Counsel for an investigation of special counsel Jack Smith, the leftist who was assigned to orchestrate a large part of the Democrats’ lawfare against President Donald Trump. His cases went away when Trump was elected to his second term, but they…
Kamala Harris ends speculation on governor run, leaves door open for 2028
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday she would not run for governor of California, ending months of speculation about her political future following her 2024 loss to President Donald Trump. According to two people close to Harris, the decision was made in part to preserve her flexibility for a potential 2028 presidential campaign. “In…
Trump Signals Support for Congressional Stock Trading Ban
by Nicole Silverio President Donald Trump expressed his openness on Wednesday to supporting a ban on government officials’ abilities to stock trade. Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley joined Democrats on Wednesday to advance his legislation, the Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments (PELOSI) Act, which intends to ban members of Congress, the…
Kamala Harris Announces She Will Not Run for California Governor
by Misty Severi Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday announced that she will not run for California governor next year, ending months of speculation. The decision comes amid questions about her political future after she lost the 2024 presidential election to President Donald Trump. Harris previously stated that she would reach a decision…
Earthquakes aren’t predictable, but this manga artist keeps getting close
A Japanese manga artist claimed she could predict global catastrophes through dreams. Now, a new date she warned about has just passed — and some believe her prediction came true. Back in April, Straight Arrow News reported on manga artist Ryo Tatsuki, who published “The Future I Saw” in 1999. The book was based on…
FBI documents on Trump–Russia Probe allegedly found in ‘burn bags’: Report
FBI Director Kash Patel allegedly found thousands of sensitive documents pertaining to the origins of the Trump–Russia investigation, Fox News reported. The documents were hidden in “burn bags” located in a secret room inside the FBI. According to unnamed sources who spoke to Fox News Digital, the “burn bag” system is a method the government…
Texas Redistricting Could Boost GOP’s House Delegation in Midterms
by George Caldwell Texas Republicans have released their proposals for a redrawn Texas congressional map, and that could spell trouble for Democrats in the midterms. The new map, proposed by state Rep. Todd Hunter, has the potential to add nearly half a dozen Republican seats from Texas to the GOP House conference in 2026, which could counteract the…
US spent billions on missiles defending Israel, needs more
The United States is investing another $2 billion in Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missiles after depleting its stockpile during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. The Wall Street Journal reported more than 150 THAAD interceptors were launched by U.S. forces to protect Israeli airspace from numerous barrages of Iranian ballistic missiles in…