This Week in the World Affairs Brief

THE HYPOCRISY OF HUNTER BIDEN’S PARDON

Even many Democrats are expressing concern about President Biden pardoning his son of crimes in the last 11 years including those he has already admitted to and any that may yet come to light from that time period. It’s not as if Hunter were unjustly charged and convicted. Biden’s main complaint is that there was political interference with the judge that voided his son’s sweetheart plea deal. But what is really at stake here is the fear among Deep State puppets like the Biden family that the immunity they all expect for being puppets of the Deep State will be nullified by the new Trump team at DOJ. Even the fight to dismantle this secret control system is new territory for Trump appointees who are relatively ignorant of how deeply embedded the Deep State is, not only among high officials in government but also among high judges who will ultimately decide these cases. So while I’m not convinced this Trump team can really drain the swamp, apparently even the threat of prosecution of those who improperly weaponized law against Trump is enough for tens of bureaucrats and Deep State officials to start planning their escape from justice. The Biden team is even mulling over the possibility of pre-emptive pardons for former and current officials like Anthony Fauci who falsified vaccine trials and killed untold numbers of people and destroyed people’s livelihood in the hyped-up Covid pandemic that was used to justify vast unconstitutional emergency powers. 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

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Strategic Syrian City Of Homs Poised To Fall To Anti-Assad Advance

ZeroHedge

In a sign of likely more bad things to come for Assad forces, Syria's closest powerful ally Russia has ordered all of its civilian nationals to leave the country as the al-Qaeda linked group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham continues its shock offensive, making its way south from captured Aleppo area to Hama and Homs into the heart of the country. "Russia on Friday urged its citizens to leave Syria, as rebel forces in the country press a lightning offensive against Moscow-ally Bashar al-Assad's government," AFP confirms.

Russia, China Tell Their Citizens To Evacuate Syria Immediately

ZeroHedge

In a sign of likely more bad things to come for Assad forces, Syria's closest powerful ally Russia has ordered all of its civilian nationals to leave the country as the al-Qaeda linked group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham continues its shock offensive, making its way south from captured Aleppo area to Hama and Homs into the heart of the country. "Russia on Friday urged its citizens to leave Syria, as rebel forces in the country press a lightning offensive against Moscow-ally Bashar al-Assad's government," AFP confirms.

Asian Solar Panel Stockpiles Face December 3rd Deployment Deadline To Avoid Billions In Retroactive Tariffs

ZeroHedge

Companies that imported millions of Southeast Asian solar panels could have to pay tariffs on them "ranging from 30% to more than 230%", according to a new report from Bloomberg. Companies have until December 3rd to install the panels, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection has pledged strict enforcement to prevent stockpiling, potentially exposing importers to audits, inspections, and billions in backdated tariff costs.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed in Targeted Attack

The Epoch Times

No Arrests Made, No Suspect Identified The suspect, who was described as a “light-skinned male” and who was wearing a “cream-colored jacket,” was on the scene about five minutes before Thompson arrived outside of the hotel, Kenny said.

Fani Full Release Ordered After Fulton DA Sat On RICO Records

ZeroHedge

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been ordered by a local judge to release all communications between her office, Special Counsel Jack Smith's office, and the January 6th Committee regarding her RICO case against President Donald Trump and his allies, after she was found to have violated federal law by withholding them.

Visualizing Ukraine's Collapsing Front Lines Amid The Steady Russian Onslaught

ZeroHedge

The situation looks particularly precarious for Ukrainian forces in Donetsk, in Ukraine’s east, where Russian forces are closing in on their last two strongholds in the southern part of the region, according to the analysis by the group, DeepState. The fall of the strongholds, Kurakhove and Velyka Novosilka, could pave the way for a Russian takeover of the area, experts say. Russia, which annexed Donetsk in 2022 and controls about two-thirds of the region, is seeking to consolidate power over the whole territory.

US A-10 'Warthog' Filmed Engaged In Attacks Over Eastern Syria

ZeroHedge

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has yet to confirm anything, but one independent geopolitical news source writes, "US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Warthog combat jets were purportedly deployed in Syria to conduct airstrikes against Iran-linked militias that entered Syria to fight the rebels that have launched a fresh offensive against Bashar al-Assad regime." A Pentagon official has said that at least one airstrike took place "in self defense".

Iran Ready To Send More Troops To Syria, But This Could Trigger Deeper Israeli Entry

ZeroHedge

Iran has of course long had troops in Syria assisting Assad forces, but any kind of bigger surge of Iranian and IRGC troops is sure to be noticed in a big way by Israel. Israel has already been bombing Syria on a weekly basis, ostensibly as part of efforts to thwart pro-Iranian assets in the Levant region. If the Islamic Republic sends more of its troops this would likely trigger greater direct Israeli military intervention.

Mexico Stops 2 Migrant Caravans After Trump Tariff Threat

ZeroHedge

Some of the migrants were bused to cities in southern Mexico, while others were offered transit papers, which allow them to travel across Mexico for 20 days. According to migrant rights activist Luis García Villagrán, Mexico's actions against the two caravans appear to be part of "an agreement between the president of Mexico and the president of the United States."

Iran-Backed Iraqi Militias Pour Across Border Into Syria To Bolster Assad

ZeroHedge

The Iraqi militias have been staging in the area of Abu Kamal overnight. There were rumors that US warplanes attacked their positions, but these reports turned out to be untrue. But these forces have been fully aware that the Pentagon could attack their convoys at any moment, and so have reportedly been crossing the border in small groups and using concealed roads.

Cartels Demand Higher Border Crossing Fees After Trump Victory

American Greatness

As Breitbart reports, illegals at an alleged “charity” shelter in Sonora, Mexico told a Mexican newspaper that the smuggling fee has doubled in recent weeks, with Trump’s victory and impending return to office being given as a major reason. The previous fees of $5,000 have risen to at least $10,000, as illegals from all around the world, including Africa, Asia, and Central America, try desperately to sneak into the country before Trump returns to office.

Putin Threatens Ukrainian Capital With New Hypersonic Missile

Zerohedge

Another day, another record-setting Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine at a moment the West is escalating its support to Kiev. President Vladimir Putin announced to security officials at the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit in Kazakhstan that 100 drones and 90 missiles were launched at Ukraine over the last 48 hours "in response to strikes deep" inside Russia.

China Releases 3 Detained Americans In Rare Prisoner Swap

Zerohedge

Politico is reporting that it was the result of a prisoner swap for unidentified Chinese citizens in US custody. An unnamed admin official said it was part of "years of work" by US diplomats and the State Department’s Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs.

The War On Froot Loops

Zerohedge

These dyes, found in products like Froot Loops and M&M’s, enhance appearance but are restricted in some countries. While some U.S. brands offer dye-free versions abroad, efforts to replace dyes domestically have met resistance from consumers favoring the original look and taste.

Trump Transition Team Signs Modified White House Agreement, Without Govt Technology to Conduct Surveillance

Conservative Treehouse

President Trump’s Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, announced the Trump transition team has refused to sign an MOU with the Government Services Administration (GSA), and will not be using cell phones, computers, offices or “any technology” provided by the GSA. This is a smart move to avoid the Deep State surveillance situation that was faced in the first term.

"This Looks So M16-Ish To Me": Russian Special Forces Receive New Main Battle Rifle

Zerohedge

"Semiautomatic Titan rifle of .308 caliber has been designed for Russian special task units. It can be used as a sniper or assault rifle. Experts say the new universal rifle has good characteristics and is in demand among scouts and commandos," SWC stated. SWC added, "The .308 caliber cartridge is powerful and reliable. Russia produces it in various options, including armor-piercing. Therefore, the rifle is popular among the Russian military."

Walmart Nukes DEI As Anti-Woke Crusader Robby Starbuck Sends "Shockwaves Across Corporate America"

Zerohedge

He stated that the changes Walmart committed to "will send shockwaves throughout corporate America," adding that their executives deserve "major credit" for wanting to end corporate wokeness. "This is the biggest win yet for our movement to end wokeness in corporate America," Starbuck said. Here are the changes Walmart committed to: Surveys: Walmart will no longer participate in the HRC's woke Corporate Equality Index. Products: Monitor the Walmart marketplace to identify and remove inappropriate sexual and / or transgender products marketed to children.

Trump Announces 25% Tariff For Canada, Mexico; Ramps Up Promised Tariffs On "Drug-Pushing" China

Zerohedge

On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders. This Tariff will remain in effect until such time as Drugs, in particular Fentanyl, and all Illegal Aliens stop this Invasion of our Country! Both Mexico and Canada have the absolute right and power to easily solve this long simmering problem. We hereby demand that they use this power, and until such time that they do, it is time for them to pay a very big price!"

Illegal Migrants Less Likely to Commit Crime? Guess Again.

Real Clear Wire

an analysis of the available statistics by RealClearInvestigations suggests that the crime rate of noncitizens is vastly understated. A separate RCI analysis based on estimates developed by the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice (NIJ) suggests that crime by illegal aliens who entered the U.S. by July 21, 2024 cost the country some $166.5 billion. These criminals disproportionately entered the U.S. during the Biden administration.

Trump Reportedly Planning Immediate Ban On Transgenders In US Military

Zerohedge

According to anonymous Defense Department sources as per The Times, Donald Trump is planning an immediate ban on transgender recruits and active duty personnel in the US military as soon as he returns to the White House. The ban would apply to around 15,000 service members and be instituted by medical discharge through executive order. The policy would be similar to the ban Trump enforced in 2017, which was overturned by Joe Biden in 2021.

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