AFTER 25 YEARS, GOVERNMENT STILL COVERING UP FOR 9/11
It seems hard to believe that after 25 years, and all that we have discovered disproving the official story surrounding the 9/11 attack, the US government continues to stick to the official narrative, as contradictory as it is, and the mainstream media continues to repeat it at on each anniversary of that terrible day. “Remembering 9/11" events are happening all over the country yesterday and today—reinforcing the official false narrative. If Americans realized, this was the work of the dark side of the government, from the hiring of the “terrorists” to the loading of the buildings with explosives, they wouldn’t be honoring this day. The FBI is still covering for Saudi Arabia providing monetary support and living quarters for hijackers while taking flight lessons, and refuses to cooperate with Congress trying to investigate it. And CIA assets are still socializing with al Qaeda “enemies” on the terrorist watchlist and even removing them from that list—yet more evidence that terrorism is a controlled Deep State creation. When you look at the complexity of the 9/11 attack, you quickly come to the realization that no foreign terrorists could have carried out this attack—only insiders with a vast network of technical and military assets at their disposal. I will summarize the most important points to remember this week. To receive a free, one-time copy of the Brief, along with options on how to subscribe, click on Request a sample on the left.
Houthis attacked a Saudi air base with missiles and drones, claiming major damage.
Houthis seized more Red Sea territory, including Perim Island near the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Shipping risks are rising, with vessels avoiding the Red Sea and taking longer routes around Africa.
Iran-Gulf diplomacy was postponed, delaying efforts to address the Strait of Hormuz crisis in what was to be a rare GCC-Iran meeting.
Saudi oil exports face ongoing disruption after a pipeline shutdown, pushing oil prices above $100/barrel.
"I've asked Zelensky not to hit the Russian refineries. Diesel is being driven up by the fact that it’s having a hard time coming out of Russia," Trump additionally stated. "That’s a case that hurts the world, and we’ve got to stop it."
The drought has transformed the man-made lake into a shrunken version of itself, with no end in sight. The falling water level threatens supplies and hydroelectric power for millions and has forced some boat ramps to close.
Saudi Arabia temporarily shut its 7 million-barrel-a-day East-West pipeline following multiple drone attacks, exposing a massive vulnerability in a critical export route used to bypass the Strait of Hormuz during more than six months of US-Iran conflict.
As of Friday, after having the day prior entered the strategic port of Mocha, it is being widely reported including in Al Jazeera that the Houthis have taken control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coastline. This gives the group, and by extension Tehran, immensely greater leverage over the Bab al-Mandab Strait and vital global energy chokepoint.
The official line is that 1,256 single adult males will be placed at the old MoD depot on the edge of the Oxfordshire hamlet. Yet the document villagers pulled out of the consultation pack talks about “accommodation for 3,510 service users.”
That is not a rounding error. In a place of 350 people and 46 children, it is a demographic wrecking ball.
CSIS estimates that the United States had about 2,300 Patriot interceptors before the conflict with Iran. The remaining inventory is estimated at between 759 and 827 missiles, or roughly one-third of the prewar stockpile.
The Patriot inventory is not the only U.S. missile stockpile under pressure. CSIS estimates that 234 to 278 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors remain from a prewar inventory of about 452, representing approximately 52% to 62%. Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) stocks are estimated at only 10% to 22% of pre-conflict levels. Tomahawk cruise missile inventories are estimated at about two-thirds of their prewar level.
The FT report indicates that the support continued throughout the US war with Iran, as Tehran intends to develop a new class of weapon capable of threatening US aircraft carriers
In September '23, UAE President bin Zayed called Netanyahu to deliver a harsh warning. Netanyahu did nothing. An extensive investigation, conducted for a new book, reveals the PM's failures surrounding Oct. 7. Netanyahu: 'This is an absolute lie'
“They even blocked Gulfstream Aerospace from doing business in Canada — Completely unjust and unfair! That Era is OVER! If they want our Market, they must build here, and stop treating America like a ‘piggybank,’” he added, while urging “buy American” and using American airlines and liquor.
A coalition of small-business owners is suing for antitrust violations and predatory pricing after the city promised to provide food staples for 30 percent off.
People who were vaccinated against measles can still contract and transmit the virus to others, and in some instances can initiate substantial chains of transmission, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. The study, published Aug. 14 in Expert Review of Vaccines, examined decades of evidence on measles transmission from people who had received at least one dose of a measles-containing vaccine.
US Strikes Iran: US forces reportedly hit Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island and Jask.
Iran Targets US Ships & Jordan: Iran reportedly launched another attack on US naval assets, though no American ships were hit, say US officials. Ballistic missiles raining down on Jordan overnight.
Oil Near $100: Brent crude surged as tensions threaten Iranian exports and the Strait of Hormuz.
Houthis Hit Saudi Arabia: Ballistic missiles and drones struck Saudi energy and military targets, causing fires and operational disruptions.
Yemen War Escalates: Saudi airstrikes resumed as Saudi-backed forces vowed to retake Sanaa, raising fears of wider regional spillover.
"Explosive Surge" in iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ) call open interest
BTG Pactual/Nexus Survey Shows Bolsonaro Leads Over Socialist Lula
UBS Calls Brazil Election "Extremely Close" - Bolsonaro Win Would Cement LatAm's Political Shift
President Trump just issued remarks sure to spark fierce controversy once again. Widespread reports have long documented that he was miles away from Ground Zero on that fateful day, but now he's using language as if he was a victim or barely escaped, or as if he was so close to the action and tragedy akin to a first responder. In the below he seems to confusedly switch between settings - as is often his style - going from talking about his own claimed rescue efforts with a crew of responders, to then narrating a dramatic tale of "running" from the site as it was feared a building could come down on them.
"If they haven't understood by now, they should understand before it’s too late that the rules of the game have changed and that from now on, any violation of Iran’s interests and security will receive a ‘faster, heavier, and more painful’ response,” Ghalibaf said in a post on Telegram. He has warned that Iranian retaliation will no longer be "proportionate".
Democracy is dangerous without guardrails. Unless a society has a strong sense of moral virtue that fosters personal discipline, duty, and honor, base selfishness becomes the driving motivation behind all political action. Unless certain constitutional protections exist to safeguard each individual’s inviolable rights, democratic majorities devour those rights whenever expedient.
ran says it has attacked 3 'US-linked' along with 3 American ships in the Hormuz Strait
State media released footage of foreign vessels under attack in "response" to US aggression
CENTCOM Confirms Iranian Tankers Hit Near Kharg Island
Iranian Tanker Reportedly Hit By Missiles Near Kharg Island
Aviation researcher Andreas Rupprecht posted footage on LinkedIn that appears to show China’s next-generation high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance drone, an aircraft he estimates is “comparable in size to the US Air Force’s B-21 Raider.”
Rupprecht wrote on LinkedIn that the WZ-X drone was spotted at a secretive air base in China’s Xinjiang region, known to some as China’s version of Area 51:
The city-owned grocery stores are part of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to fight rising food prices.
The stores will offer a list of staple food items at 30 percent off the going market price, although how the market price will be calculated has not been disclosed.
The city is searching for a private operator to run the stores. Neither the proposed site in Manhattan nor the site in the Bronx could be considered a food desert, so the city-owned stores will draw customers from local independent markets.
Such a statement might make sense if the agitators faced charges related to free speech, but they don’t. They face charges for violating churchgoers’ right to religious freedom—which also appears in the First Amendment.
A federal grand jury indicted 38 people on two charges: violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, which also protects access to churches; and violating the Ku Klux Klan Act, which criminalizes efforts to deprive Americans of their fundamental rights—in this case, the right to the free exercise of religion.
After Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced two “measles-associated” deaths and called for vaccination, Lancaster County’s coroner said his office recorded no deaths caused by measles. The dispute has drawn scrutiny to Shapiro’s undisclosed financial ties to vaccine manufacturers and a pending regulation that would expand his health department’s authority.
A Christian mom asked a court for an emergency order preventing Portland Public Schools from excluding her from her daughter’s school and reversing its policy on keeping gender transitions secret from parents.
Trump warns of more strikes, but failed to mention tonight: Says US can hit Iran “at any time” but expects the war to end soon.
Iran retaliation: Missile and drone strikes hit U.S.-linked sites across Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain.
Civilian toll rises: Iran reports a wedding was targeted.
Hormuz escalates: Two tankers reportedly hit mines, killing two crew members.
No regime collapse, despite Trump urging 'rebellion': Despite US claims, Iran shows no clear signs of imminent collapse and says negotiations remain possible.
The House is expected to vote this week on a proposed constitutional amendment that would fix the size of the Supreme Court at nine justices. The number of justices is currently set by statute, which Congress can change by simple majority. If ratified, the amendment would place the figure in the Constitution, where changing it would require another amendment.
