French Court Clears Way for Le Pen to Run in 2027 Presidential Race
The court allowed the leader of right-wing party National Rally to run in next year’s presidential race, but with an ankle tag.
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Crude Spikes As US Scraps Iran Oil Waiver Ahead Of Expected Retaliation
Oil rises as Treasury revokes June 21 Iran oil waiver Hormuz Threat Level Raised To "Severe" Three maritime incidents reported on Hormuz in last 24 hours Another unidentified vessel hit by a Drone IRGC forces hit a Saudi Tanker IRGC forces hit a Qatari LNG tanker
Ukrainian Drone Swarm Attack Hits Eight Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tankers
The drone swarm attack came a day after Ukraine's special forces hit two other shadow-fleet tankers in the same area. Ukraine said it was targeting Russia's naval supply chain to induce fuel shortages and a broader push to isolate Crimea. The peninsula was annexed by Russia in 2014 and serves as a staging ground for Moscow’s war effort.
Zelensky Touts "Battle In The Sky" As Key To Winning Asymmetric Fight With Russia
Zelensky described that "it matters far less whose territory is larger" and that "we have moved into the air domain. And in the air, we are already competitive." Russia is in the meantime close to achieving its goal of pacifying the four eastern annexed territories. The remarks are clearly timed to appeal to Ukraine's 'successes' against Russia during the same week the major annual NATO summit kicks off in Turkey, with President Trump and other world leaders expected.
Russia's Buffer Zone On Ukrainian Border 'Expanding' As Result Of Worsening Drone Attacks: Kremlin
"A security buffer zone on the Russian-Ukrainian border is conditioned by the aggressive nature of the Kiev regime and the Russian military is engaged in this process systematically reaching the appropriate progress," presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.
Burning Down the House
“We are Westerners fighting for the total eradication of Western civilization,” one of their spoxes declared on Instagram in 2024.
Paul Pelosi Faces Charges In Napa County Hit-And-Run
Paul Pelosi, the 86-year-old husband of Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), faces misdemeanor charges for a hit-and-run after allegedly striking a parked car in Napa, California on Friday.
What Happened to the 56 Signatories of the Declaration of Independence
Before the war was over, five would be captured, 12 would lose their homes, and 17 would lose their fortunes. None renounced the cause of their own free will.
“You Cannot Kill the Beast Until You Name it”: Democratic Politician Denounces the Declaration of Independence
He denounced the country as based on “stolen land and stolen labor.” He lashed out at the Declaration of Independence:
Russia & Ukraine Trade Some Of Biggest Strikes Of War On Eve Of NATO Summit
Over a dozen people were killed, with heavy damage against residential structures observed. The death toll could rise, but "In total, 14 people have died and 117 have been injured in Kyiv," the office of the attorney general said on Monday morning. Rescue crews have been retrieving bodies from under rubble throughout Monday.
"Should Never Have Happened": Illegal Alien Truck Driver Kills Pennsylvania Trooper
As with all of these truck crashes, there is no reporting mechanism either on the crash reports or CMV inspections that document the immigration status or even the type of CDL that was in the driver's possession at the time of the crash. So when this crash first occurred, there was no discussion of the truck driver's immigration status. Several experienced industry professionals began asking the same question that's been asked recently in light of all the crashes being caused by the surge of illegal aliens who were able to be fast-tracked into the trucking industry. Only then did his immigration status come into question and later confirmed.
The Unfinished Revolution: When Rights Become Privileges
Freedom has become conditional. Equal justice under law has become selective. Constitutional rights have become political bargaining chips. Government now claims the authority to decide which religious beliefs deserve accommodation and which may be excluded—a clear violation of the First Amendment’s warning against both establishing a religion and favoring or disfavoring one religion over another.
First $1 Billion, Now $50 Million: Khanna Says Wealth Tax "Must Not Stop At Billionaires"
khanna's 'billionaire wealth tax,' which is not a tax but an asset seizure in which he tallies everything you own, then demands a percentage *on top* of what you're taxed — every single year — is already targeting anyone worth $50 million or more. this ends with your 401k.
Iran To Grant China, 'Friendly' Countries 'Special Consideration' On Hormuz Fees
Iran's ambassador to China stated on Saturday that the Islamic Republic would impose service fees on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, but that China and other "friendly" countries would be granted "special considerations."
Secret Service Missed 102 Warnings Before Trump Assassination Attempt in Butler: Report
Among the report’s most significant findings was that Secret Service members did not receive 102 radio transmissions “that local law enforcement officers in a separate communications room received concerning an increasingly intense search for a suspicious person. Instead, we found that the Secret Service received only five phone calls and three text messages about Crooks. As a result, Secret Service members did not alert President Trump’s protective detail about concerns of a suspicious person.”
Hormuz After the War: Iran’s New Price for Safe Passage
Iran enters the post-war negotiations with the United States convinced that the balance has shifted. Tehran does not see itself as a defeated state seeking relief, but as a power that endured a US-Israeli assault, preserved its strategic depth, and now intends to convert survival into political gains. Nowhere is this more visible than in the Strait of Hormuz.
Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in ‘first step’ toward peace, Rubio says
Hamadeh said the framework “is a first step on the road to restoring Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity, securing a permanent and final cessation of hostilities, enabling our people to go back to their land and allowing all Lebanese to live in peace, security, and prosperity.”
Southern Poverty Law Center's leaders allegedly used major bank to fund pay-to-hate operation
US officials: Ex-CFO Teenie Hutchison, ex-research chief Heidi Beirich and ex-CEO Margaret Huang allegedly kept scheme secret
Judiciary Committee Threatens to Hold the SPLC in Contempt for Withholding Documents
The House Judiciary Committee is threatening to hold the Southern Poverty Law Center in contempt of Congress for failing to hand over documents related to the SPLC’s use of “field sources” inside extremist groups and its work with the Justice Department under President Joe Biden.
Elon Musk agrees with Tim Cook: The memory shortage is unprecedented
The heart of the issue is the AI boom, which has strained memory chip production as deep-pocketed hyperscalers and data center buildouts increase demand. That's led to skyrocketing memory costs and lower supply for many consumer electronics companies, which have begun passing those added costs onto shoppers with price hikes.
US Not Renewing US–Mexico–Canada Trade Pact
As all three countries engage in annual reviews moving forward, provisions inside the USMCA will remain in effect until 2036, the White House told reporters on a conference call.
Russia buys gasoline from India to tackle shortages, sources say
Fuel shortages are being felt across Russia's 11 time zones with rationing, long queues at filling stations and a record gasoline price increase.
"Set Your AC To 78F": NYC Socialist Pleads With Residents As Fragile Grid Faces Blackout Risk
"Set your AC to 78 degrees, turn off lights/electronics you're not using, and unplug what you can," New York City Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani wrote on X late Wednesday. New Yorkers are now getting a real-world lesson in what Mamdani's recent "warmth of collectivism" comments actually mean: shared sacrifice, including being told to dial back air conditioning during blistering heat as the risk of power blackouts rises.
European Nations Now Believe Some Hormuz Fees Are Inevitable
Some leading European powers now accept that ships transiting the vital Strait of Hormuz will have to pay fees to Iran and Oman, according to people familiar with the matter.
Trans gunman caught in alleged casino terror plot with huge cache of weapons — as cops release chilling footage
Las Vegas cops busted a transgender gunman who allegedly planned a casino massacre using a huge cache of weapons.
Mediators Pledge Quiet Between US, Iran To Allow For Ayatollah Khamenei's Funeral
Apparently things are going to be 'quiet' heading into the weekend, to allow time for the mass funeral events of slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Crucially the Qatar-Pakistan statement indicated, "The parties agreed to continue discussions over the coming period, with the next meeting to be scheduled at the earliest possible time following the funeral processions of the former Iranian Supreme Leader." Other sources say a diplomatic 'pause' is on for the moment, as is presumably military action.
Russia unleashes a massive assault on Ukraine’s capital, killing more than 20
“All the windows in the room were shattered, and the door was jammed – I couldn’t open it,” the 61-year-old told CNN. Moskaeva, who was eventually rescued by firefighters, said this was the second time that a Russian attack had damaged her home. “The first time there was an attack like this, I started crying – I was shaking so badly,” she related. Now unable to enter her apartment and going to stay with relatives, she said she was worried about getting to work on Monday. “How am I supposed to get there? There’s no power, no clothes to change into, there’s nothing.”
Japan Takes Next Step In $2.3 Trillion Plan With Domestic AI Model And 10M Robots
The effort reflects a broader global push by countries to build "sovereign AI" capabilities and reduce reliance on dominant U.S. and Chinese technologies.
Vance Warns 'US Has Options' As Iran Rejects Direct Doha Talks - Trump Insists Diplomacy Is 'Very Good'
Vice President JD Vance played a little 'bad cop' - warning that if Iran fails to acquiesce and destabilizes the region that the US could respond, escalating in several ways. "If Iran attempts to rebuild its nuclear program, threaten its neighbors and support terrorism, President Trump has options to deal with it," Vance said, without specifying further. Earlier the WSJ stated that Trump had been briefed on several military options - including 'all-out war'; however, the US president is said to want to give diplomacy more time.
Supreme Court Justice Thomas Says Birthright Citizenship Ruling 'Devalues' US Citizenship
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas issued a lengthy dissent criticizing the high court's majority ruling against President Donald Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship, saying the decision would effectively devalue American citizenship as it was understood by those who created the Constitution's 14th Amendment.
Three Reactors Achieved Criticality Before July 4th
On July 1st, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced microreactor developer Deployable Energy had achieved criticality on their Unity reactor design at Idaho National Labs (INL).
The elephant in the room that is fraud
It is clearer every day that most people posing as journalists are essentially Democrat campaign workers instead of reliable sources of the news or the truth.
Israel Moves to Recognize Armenian Genocide
The decision ends years of official hesitation and comes as relations between Israel and Turkey remain strained.
Supreme Court Upholds State Bans on Boys in Girls’ Sports
The court said Idaho, West Virginia laws do not violate the Constitution or Title IX by keeping boys out of girls’ sports.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship
The president’s executive order sought to exclude children of illegal immigrants and temporary visa holders from automatic citizenship at birth.
Republicans Spar Amid Latest SAVE Push
While the House has advanced the election integrity bill, the Senate is another story. House Republicans are divided on it as the president renews his advocacy.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Appeal of Sexual Abuse Verdict in E. Jean Carroll Case
The Supreme Court on June 29 turned down an appeal from President Donald Trump in the case involving magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll. At least six of the nine justices declined to take up the appeal of the finding that Trump sexually abused the writer. The vote count and how each justice voted were not disclosed. Justices did not offer any explanation for the rejection of the appeal, which means that Trump owes Carroll $5 million in damages.
Iran Contradicts Trump, Refuses Talks 'At Any Level' For Coming Days, While US Delegation Travels To Qatar
Iran Foreign Ministry contradicts Trump on Doha talks: "We will not hold any negotiation meetings at any level with the American side in the coming days." US-Iran talks may resume Tuesday in Doha, Trump declaring the plan in a Monday Truth Social, with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveling to Qatar, though Tehran denies technical negotiations are scheduled. Qatar suspended most maritime activity as security deteriorates, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted & slowed. Recent US-Iran strikes have clouded diplomacy, despite reports both sides have paused military action. Iran warned it could halt negotiations and said further US involvement in Hormuz would escalate tensions and delay the waterway's reopening.
'Problematic But Not Critical': Putin Concedes Fuel Shortages After Ukraine Strikes, Plays It Cool
"As for strikes against critical infrastructure in general, and energy infrastructure in particular, of course, these attacks on our infrastructure facilities create problems," Putin said in the new interview published by the Kremlin. "That's obvious." "Right now we're observing a certain shortage, but it's not critical," he added. He also made wide-ranging public remarks at a major summit of the ruling 'United Russia' party.
Giant Explosion Rocks Lebanon As IDF Destroys Hezbollah's Underground Drone Complex
While the IDF has yet to issue its official post-operation briefing, it took the unusual step of warning residents in northern Israel to expect a massive, earth-shaking blast. The military had actually escorted journalists on a propaganda tour of the complex earlier this month to showcase the scale of the threat, amid the ongoing Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon.
US Boosts Venezuela Earthquake Aid To $300 Million As 50,000 Remain Missing
Earlier this morning, a 4.6-magnitude quake rattled Caracas. Meanwhile... The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela exposed exactly how the socialist government built housing for their people. Look at this video from La Guaira.
Record 1 in 16 People Worldwide Now Use Drugs, UN Report Says
Out of the 14 million who used drugs via injections, almost 7 million had hepatitis C, 1.7 million were living with HIV, and 1.5 million had both....“While cannabis remains the most widely used drug, the global cocaine market has reached record levels,” the U.N. stated in the post. In the 10 years between 2014 and 2024, global production of cocaine has surged by more than 370 percent.
250 Years Ago: South Carolina Defeats the British Empire
On the very day Congress received Jefferson’s draft, more than 6,500 Continental soldiers, militiamen, enslaved laborers, and warriors from the Pee Dee, Waccamaw, Cheraw, and Catawba tribes prepared to defend South Carolina in what history remembers as the Battle of Sullivan’s Island.
Baghdad's Green Zone Locked Down As Officials Arrested In Corruption Sweep
Security forces locked down Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone and carried out raids inside the government and embassy district that sits on the west bank of the Tigris River. It contains key Iraqi state institutions, including parliament and government offices, as well as foreign embassies, most notably the U.S. Embassy.
Tehran Retaliates Against Bahrain, Kuwait After US Bombing Campaign Along Iranian Coast
Iranian state media is also confirming the fresh 'retaliation' for limited US airstrikes over the last two days, triggered initially by the Iranians seeking to enforce 'control' of the Strait of Hormuz, by attacking no less than two foreign vessels in as many days.
Ukraine Closes Week Of Record Drone Attacks On Russia By Hitting Important Weapons Plant
Multiple Ukrainian FP-5 “Flamingo” Cruise Missiles slam into the Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology’s “Titan-Barrikady” Defense Plant, which designs and produces parts for artillery and ballistic missile launchers, in the Southern Russian city of Volgograd
Hezbollah Supporters Block Roads, Encircle Govt Buildings In Beirut Over Israel Deal: 'They Sold Us Out'
Mass protests broke out in Beirut on Friday into Saturday, with supporters of Hezbollah voicing their outrage at the Lebanese government having just signed a 'trilateral peace framework' with Israel and the United States, despite the IDF occupation of southern territory and sporadic Israeli bombings persisting.
Russia Says It Downed Almost 700 Ukrainian Drones In Massive Overnight Barrage As Fuel Shortages Worsen
Ukraine's asymmetric warfare against Russia's much-larger and better armed military machine is in a significantly better position than the status of a year or so ago. Russian forces still have the upper-hand on the front line in the east, but the pain clearly being inflicted on Russia's economy can't be ignored at this point.
US Strikes Iran in Response to Attack on Cargo Ship
U.S. President Donald Trump earlier on Friday called Iran’s attack a violation of a ceasefire reached by the two countries. CENTCOM said U.S. aircraft struck missile and drone storage locations, as well as coastal radar sites inside Iran, as part of the retaliatory operation.
Number of Refugees in Germany Hits Record High of Four Million
According to the data, 832,000 of the 3.3 million post-1950 refugees are Ukrainian nationals, or 25 per cent. Meanwhile, over one in five (22 per cent) hailed from Syria, meaning that the two countries account for nearly half of all displaced people living in Germany since 1950. Other significant groups included 316,000 people from Afghanistan, 186,000 from Iraq, 146,000 from Turkey, 120,000 from Poland, and 117,000 from Iran.
‘NATIONAL EMERGENCY’: Trump Cancels Housing Bill Signing Until Congress Passes Voter ID Law
“Today’s Housing News Conference and Signing is hereby cancelled until such time as we pass the desperately needed SAVE AMERICA ACT, which I consider to be a National Emergency,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Military Reinstates Flu Vaccines Amid Texas Outbreak — but Won’t Say if Sick Recruits Were Vaccinated
Less than two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ended the military’s flu shot mandate, several branches reinstated flu vaccine requirements after an outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas sickened at least 222 recruits and hospitalized four. Mainstream outlets tied the outbreak, and the June 12 death of recruit Keon McDaniel, to the end of the mandate, but several physicians and researchers interviewed by The Defender said there is no clear evidence linking McDaniel’s death to the flu or showing that the policy change caused the outbreak.
Merck Ignored Gardasil Safety Warnings From Its Own Trial Investigator, Court Documents Reveal
A Danish physician who led Merck-sponsored Gardasil clinical trials and later ran a government clinic for injured patients concluded the HPV vaccine was the probable cause of POTS and chronic fatigue-like conditions in some recipients. In a report submitted as evidence in a lawsuit against Merck, Dr. Jesper Mehlsen said Merck ignored the safety warnings.
Supreme Court Issues Major Rulings on Weedkiller, Guns, Immigration: Key Takeaways
In another case, the Supreme Court gave Trump and future presidents greater flexibility in restricting asylum seekers’ attempts to cross the border. Hawaii’s gun control policy also lost in court, as the justices said the law violated the Second Amendment. The decision continued the court’s emphasis on comparing gun control policies to historical laws in deciding these cases. Finally, Monsanto won some legal protection against future lawsuits over its weedkiller and allegations that it caused cancer.
Navy Veteran Seeks Freedom as Court Limits Review of Controversial Gun Law Conviction
On Oct. 21, 2022, Adamiak was convicted on one count of receiving and possessing an unregistered firearm, one count of unlawful possession and transfer of a machine gun, and three counts of receiving and possessing a destructive device.
Hundreds Charged in $6.5 Billion Healthcare Fraud Crackdown: DOJ
In Texas, a nurse practitioner was charged in a $906 million scheme for allegedly performing unnecessary allografts and billing Medicare more than $1 million per patient on average. The DOJ press release said that the suspect then used the proceeds from the fraud to buy luxury vehicles, real estate, high-priced jewelry as well as pay for the construction of a $4.6 million beach resort in the Philippines.
Moscow Oil Refinery Faces Six-Month Shutdown After Relentless Ukrainian Drone Attacks
The refinery is located on the southern outskirts of the Russian capital and a major fuel supplier to the whole region. It was struck at least twice before this month - as dramatic and intense eyewitness videos captured - forcing operations to halt. Meanwhile via Newsquawk: Russia has reportedly asked for 50k tonnes of gasoline from Kazakhstan to help ease domestic fuel shortages, according to sources.
Vance Says Iran Agrees to Allow Nuclear Inspectors Back
The vice president said the talks produced progress on nuclear monitoring, the Strait of Hormuz, and a mechanism to manage tensions in Lebanon.
Trump Insists Iran Caved On Nuclear Inspections, As Tehran Touts US To Unfreeze $12BN; Hormuz Tolls Still Disputed
Conflicting Claims Remain: Washington and Tehran continue to dispute whether Iran agreed to extensive IAEA nuclear inspections and the terms of sanctions relief; also, Hormuz tolls remains an issue of contention. $12 Billion Asset Release: Iran says $12 billion in frozen assets will be released initially, with total relief potentially reaching $50 billion if a final deal is reached. Battle Over Fund Control: The US says released funds would be restricted to humanitarian purchases, while Iran insists it will decide how to use its own money. Oil Relief and Hormuz: Temporary sanctions relief for Iranian oil exports has begun, and both sides say the Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping. Fragile Progress & a Russian Role? Iran is considering sending enriched uranium to Russia, but regional tensions and unresolved issues still threaten the talks.
AI-Powered Cyberattacks on Advanced Systems May Be Months Away, Intel Agencies Warn
The statement did not reference any particular AI firms, but recent industry discussion has focused on Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and Fable 5 frontier models.
Half Of Crimea Goes Dark After Ukrainian Strike Hits Thermal Power Plant
a large fire is being reported at a thermal power plant in Kerch, which left the greatest impact in terms of the widespread regional blackout:
Sheer Madness: UK Tests Long-Range Missile For Ukraine To Bomb Moscow
"The UK stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Ukraine, and we will continue to provide the support it needs to defend itself against Russian aggression," she stated. "Project Brakestop shows what happens when we combine that commitment with the talent and ingenuity of British industry."
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces Resignation
Starmer said he would remain prime minister until Labour selects a new leader later this summer
Tehran Disputes Vance Claims On Nuclear Inspections & Assets For Agriculture Funding Amid Oil License Deal
Unfreezing Assets divergence in official rhetoric: "It is not true that Iran's blocked funds will be used to buy grain, and it is not mentioned in any understanding," Nuclear Inspector divergence: Vance said Iran agreed to admit nuclear inspectors, but Iranian state media denied any such agreement was reached. Oil Relief: The U.S. issued a 60-day license allowing Iranian oil production and sales as part of the emerging negotiation framework. Talks Continue after top negotiators depart Switzerland: Both sides described the Switzerland talks as constructive, with technical negotiations set to continue over the next 60 days. Hormuz Commitment: The U.S. says Iran agreed to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, easing market concerns, though major issues remain unresolved.
Rep. Hunt: Racial Argument Against Voter ID Is ‘Insulting’
Democrats’ idiotic arguments against requiring ID to vote include claiming that black Americans are somehow mysteriously unable to get IDs. Aside from the obvious elitism and racial prejudice of such a claim, it is practically impossible to live in America and not have identification. They are required at doctor’s offices, airports, bars, liquor stores, car rentals, welfare programs, and many more places. But somehow expecting IDs at polling places is unreasonable?
Fuel Sales Abruptly Halted For Crimean Population As Ukrainian Drones Wreak Havoc
A wave of relentless Sunday drone attacks out of Ukraine on Crimea has resulted in a regional cut off to civilian access to fuel, in another sign that UAV attacks on Russian territory are having serious effect.
Israelis Are Livid Over Trump Ending War, Overwhelmingly Believe Iran Won: Poll
After roping President Trump into breaking a core campaign promise, watching the United States expend resources and risk American lives to attack Iran, and then watching Trump take steps to end the war via MOU - Israelis are livid because the US didn't commit to full-on decimation to celebrate America's 250th, and say Iran came out ahead.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns As UK Faces 7th Leader In A Decade
The Keir Starmer experiment is officially over, as was growing increasingly clear over the weekend, especially with an interestingly-timed Trump Truth Social statement. Just under two years after capturing the keys to Number 10, the British Prime Minister has thrown in the towel after succumbing to an internal party mutiny following days of intense, closed-door speculation regarding his political survival.
China Sanctions 10 US Defense, Rare Earth Firms, Restricts 46 From Govt Procurement Weeks After Pentagon Blacklist
China said on Monday that it will add 10 American firms to its export control list, including two rare earth firms MP Materials and USA Rare Earth, while also restricting 46 US firms from government procurement, signalling it would respond to Washington’s recent expansion of a military blacklist, even amid a broader stabilization of bilateral ties, the SCMP reported.
Iran's Araghchi Says Talks Delivered "Major Progress" To End Lebanon War, Will Continue For Rest Of Week
Round 1 ends: The US and Iran made “encouraging progress” in talks on a peace deal and will continue technical-level discussions this week, mediators Iran defiant, sees itself in strong position: Ghalibaf rejects US threats and links talks to a Lebanon ceasefire. Trump raises stakes via some typical Truth Social lashing out: Warns on Hormuz, Lebanon, and keeps military options on the table. Nuclear progress?: Some reports say not addressed, others suggest framework already being worked on.
Britain’s Greatest Betrayal: The Rape Gang Inquiry Report
A UK inquiry into child exploitation exposes institutional failure on a vast scale, amid allegations involving networks of Pakistani-Muslim men and repeated missed warnings.
"It's That Bad": Virginia Residents Battling Constant Noise From Data Center Generators
Some residents have taken drastic steps to cope. One placed a mattress against their window to muffle the sound. Another installed plexiglass and began monitoring decibel levels with a sound meter. Concerns center on sleep disruption, stress, and falling property values.
NY Pride Group Disbands After Drag Queen Founder - A School Board Member - Arrested On Child Sexting Charges
A New York LGBTQ+ advocacy group has canceled a scheduled pride parade and disbanded after its founder was arrested on child-sexting charges.
Iran Says It Closed Strait of Hormuz
Iranian state-run media outlets reported that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz to all maritime traffic on June 20. Meanwhile, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that commercial traffic in the critical waterway has increased. Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a statement to state-run media on Saturday suggesting the closure was a reaction to “the explicit breach of the first clause of the post-war memorandum of understanding by the United States” and Israel’s “ongoing violations of the ceasefire in southern Lebanon.”
Vance 'Skeptical' That Iran Closed Hormuz Strait Again, Pentagon Declares Safe Passage Remains 'Intact Today'
Vance & CENTCOM push back against reports of Hormuz 'closure' by Iranians. Iran's Ghalibaf, Araghchi en route to US Talks in Switzerland, IRIB reports. Also Witkoff-headed US delegation still expected. Iran declares Strait 'closed' again over US failing to reign in Israeli action in Lebanon. Rising death toll in Lebanon, after over 50 new rockets fired on Israeli positions by Hezbollah.
Russian Oil Refinery Over 1,200 Miles From Ukraine Attacked In Another War First
This is once again on display as on Saturday Ukraine launched a drone attack targeting an oil refinery in Russia's Tyumen region for the first time since the the war. Significantly, Tyumen region is located some 2,000 kilometers (or 1,240 miles) from the front line in Ukraine.
Education Department to Temporarily Reduce Student Loan Interest Rate
The outstanding federal student loan balance totaled over $1.6 trillion in February, with nearly 43 million student borrowers holding loan debt.
Anatomy of a debacle
How Netanyahu sold Trump a war, Erdogan broke the plan, and Washington rushed into a ceasefire before the oil clock ran out
Trump scolds Netanyahu at G7 summit: ‘I feel bad for Lebanon’
Trump, speaking at a press conference as the summit concluded, said Netanyahu “gets a little excited sometimes” and that the two men had a “little dispute” over Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Israel-Hezbollah Agree To Ceasefire After Clashes Stall Opening Round Of US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Israel and Hezbollah Agree To Ceasefire Opening Round Of US-Iran Nuclear Talks Postponed After Israel-Lebanon Clashes Erupt
Gabbard Drops Fauci COVID-19 Receipts On Last Day: He Funded The Research, Cooked The Cover Story, Then Lied To Congress
So, he lied. According to a statement released with the files, "Fauci worked with politicized career leadership in the Intelligence Community (IC) to suppress the truth about his actions, the virus’ lab-leak origins, and his role in directing U.S. funding for this dangerous research that caused immeasurable harm and countless lost lives. These documents expose Fauci’s direct role in influencing and manipulating IC assessments on COVID-19, and how Fauci lied to Congress in 2024, when under oath he denied knowledge of or participation in discussions with intelligence officials about viral research."
Russia Vows "Massive Group Strikes" On Ukraine After Drone Swarm Attack On Refinery
On Thursday, 200 Ukrainian suicide drones swarmed Gazprom's Moscow Refinery in what military observers are calling Kyiv's most brazen offensive of the four-year war to date. Footage from the southeastern outskirts of the city showed the drone swarm attack and the resulting columns of black smoke billowing from the heavily damaged refinery and storage tank farms.
Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution to Condemn CCP Leader Xi Jinping
“There is no greater threat to America’s way of life, peace, and prosperity in the world than Xi Jinping and the CCP,” Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who introduced the resolution earlier this month, told the Senate before the vote. “Xi Jinping hates us. Communist China wants to destroy us. He is not a partner. He is not a competitor. He is a brutal dictator leading a criminal organization that lies, cheats, steals, exploits slave labor, and commits genocide and crimes against humanity on an industrial scale.”
Removing AI Spyware From Your Google Account
You could say that Google is always watching you. This is their profit model: watching and selling you ads, watching and selling your profile. It’s why they’re so rich. But it seems, at least for now, that turning smart features off in your Gmail and Google Workspace account means AI is no longer used to power those feature, and indeed is turned off. In addition, as of this writing, Google claims that Gmail smart features is not a backdoor way of training its AI. At least so far.
Signing the Framework: Iran’s Doctrine of Peace While Preparing for War.
The American-Iranian framework may have ended the war, but it has not ended Iran’s preparations for the next one. To many outside observers, this appears contradictory. Why would a country that has just signed an agreement simultaneously keep its missiles, military plans and command structures on high readiness? Yet from Tehran’s perspective, there is no contradiction at all. The recent conflict has reinforced a lesson Iranian leaders have long embraced: diplomacy without deterrence is vulnerable, while deterrence without diplomacy is costly. The framework therefore represents not the replacement of military readiness but its political extension.
FISA Has Become the Very Abuse It Was Created to Prevent
In practice, however, Americans who communicate with those foreign targets are swept into the dragnet through what the government euphemistically calls “incidental collection.” There is nothing incidental about it.
Daughters of the American Revolution to Vote on Definition of ‘Woman’ Amid Criticism of Transgender Policy
“Our founders would never have anticipated men believing they are women would join a women’s only organization,” she explained. “The current membership application has us attest to the fact that we are biological women. We hope to restore our Society to what our founding daughters intended.”
US Officials Reveal Memorandum of Understanding to End Iran War
Iran to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz without tolls during a 60-day period of negotiations. Iran has also agreed to, at a minimum, downblend its stockpile of enriched uranium. The deal allows for potential future economic relief if Iran responds favorably to the United States’ demands. The agreement would also allow Iran to sell its oil without restrictions. The deal provides for a 60-day window for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program.
Trump Admits US Was Weeks Away From "Running Out Of Reserves" When Iran Deal Struck
President Trump's comment at the tail end of the G7 press conference about rapidly depleting crude reserves may have been the clearest admission yet of what is really driving the urgent push for an MoU with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. "We run out of reserves in about four weeks," Trump told reporters.
Yet More Churches Torched; Sustained Attack On Christianity Gathers Pace
A 17th-century chapel in Brittany lost most of its roof and part of its framework, while a centuries-old cloister housing thousands of rare books in the southwest saw its library devastated. These blazes fit a widening pattern of attacks on churches and sacred sites that shows no sign of slowing, even as the state claims it lacks funds for preservation while directing resources elsewhere.
Iranian Tankers Cross US Naval Blockade After Trump Deal Allows Iran To Restart Oil Sales
At least three Iranian oil tankers and two cargo ships carrying essential goods broke through the US naval blockade following an accord between the countries. A large Iranian VLCC and another vessel used to transport livestock moved from open waters toward Iranian ports, the agency said. Another Iranian tanker carrying oil also crossed the Gulf of Oman toward its designated export port, Fars said, without providing further details about the destination.
Trump Calls On Putin To Reach Deal With Ukraine After Zelenskyy Meeting
Trump made these comments during his bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, on the sidelines of the G7 summit. "I'm going to do whatever I can," Trump said, to end the war in Ukraine. Trump said he wants to focus on Ukraine now, saying Iran will soon be "back in the rearview mirror."
How Flash Mobs of Teens Are Taking Over Towns, Beaches
Teen takeovers started in Chicago in 2024 and became a nationwide phenomenon in 2025. They often devolve into violence.
FBI Foils Alleged Suicide Drone Plot Targeting "Capitalist Elites" At UFC White House Event
The group allegedly planned to use explosive-laden drones to hit buildings near the event, force a mass evacuation, and steer crowds toward a pre-staged sniper team. A "second wave" was then allegedly planned to storm the White House gate, according to officials. -Fox News
Flocked: "We-Don't-Track-People"-Firm Deploys Nationwide Network Of Warrantless Pedestrian-Tracking Cameras
This saga fits a familiar pattern of privatized surveillance creep: Companies like Flock build the infrastructure, police query it with minimal friction, and civil liberties erode under the banner of security. As similar systems proliferate, the question remains whether Americans are willing to accept a perpetual digital dragnet in exchange for promised safety.
RFK Jr. Warns Vaccine Committee Not 'Functioning', Asks Court To Accelerate Decision
The committee that advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines has been paralyzed by a March ruling by a federal judge, leaving it unable to carry out work ahead of the upcoming respiratory virus season, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has warned.
Deal Doubts Arise As Lebanese, Iranian Officials Say US Must Rein In Israel To Secure Regional Peace
Iran Says Peace Deal Requires Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon Hormuz Fears Ease As Trump, Ghalibaf Virtually Sign US-Iran Deal, But Energy Flows Remain Months From Normal
Gavin Newsom And The DOJ Probe Opened Under Biden: Behested Payments, Family Nonprofits, & Questions Of Influence
One transaction stands out. The Washington Free Beacon reported that Newsom asked a Native American tribe to make two separate $500,000 donations to the California Partners Project. Contemporaneously, he took that tribe's side in a dispute with another tribe over a proposed casino. The juxtaposition of large directed donations to a family-linked nonprofit coinciding with favorable official action has fueled questions about whether donors with business before the state were effectively paying for access or goodwill through the governor's wife's charity.
Women Report Being Tricked and Bullied Into Taking Abortion Pills
With chemical abortion pills now readily available by mail, some pro-life advocates say abusive partners may misuse access to pressure pregnant women.
Thune Signals Senate Will Pursue Stand-Alone FISA Renewal Despite Trump’s Demands
Asked whether he was concerned Trump could veto a stand-alone renewal, Thune said he hoped the president would ultimately support restoring the authority. “I certainly would hope if we can get FISA off the floor, he would sign it,” Thune said.
Hardline Israeli Politicians Livid Over Iran Deal, Want Netanyahu Out So They Can Do 'Real Regime Change'
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett didn’t mince words on Monday: the clock for regime change in Iran starts ticking the moment Israel gets a new government.
US, Iran Reach Deal to End Conflict, Trump Authorizes Reopening of Strait of Hormuz
“Both sides have declared the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,” Sharif wrote on X moments before Trump confirmed the plan.
Trump Details Iran Deal At G7: No Nukes, Conditional Sanctions Relief
Iran will not have a nuclear weapon under the new deal. The agreement includes strong policing and enforcement powers. Past U.S. payments to Iran were a failed bribe attempt. Sanctions relief will only happen if Iran complies with terms. Iran gets no money or relief just for signing the deal. Trump: Ships starting to move through strait or Hormuz Vice President JD Vance Begins Optics Roadshow to Boost Investor Confidence On Deal Iran Offers 60-Day Toll-Free Hormuz Transit As 100s Of Ships Await Reopening
US Gas Prices Slip Below Politically Sensitive $4 Level For First Time In Months
Looking at WTI crude futures and the AAA national average for gasoline, the implied decline suggests gas prices at the pump could tumble toward $3.75 by mid-summer.
'Manufactured Story': Hegseth Goes Off In CBS Interview On Crisis Of US Arms Stockpiles
“You testified under oath that it would take years to rebuild those stockpiles,” Brennan emphasized. "You don’t have to read back to me what I testified," Hegseth shot back. "I speculated some munitions take more time than others. We’ve got lots of them, we’re building more than ever before. The Biden administration gave away hundreds of billions to Ukraine. And so President Trump had to refill, and he has, and we have in real time."
UK Government Has A ‘Thought Police’ Unit To Control Mass Migration Narrative
Former MI6 operatives caught briefing police to brand concerned citizens as “unsympathetic thugs”
UK Intercepts 'Russian Shadow' Fleet Vessel in Unprecedented English Channel Commando Boarding
According to the UK Ministry of Defense, it was a six-hour operation and a massive display of force involving a flotilla of navy vessels - including the frigate HMS Sutherland - and a fleet of aircraft, most notably heavy-lift Chinook helicopters. The target has since been identified as the Smyros - a vessel allegedly flying under the radar in an effort to bypass Western embargoes.
Why The Millionaire Next Door Drives A Used Car - And What That Teaches About Real Wealth
Consider two people who both earn $100,000 per year. Person A spends $90,000 and saves $10,000. Person B spends $70,000 and saves $30,000. After 20 years of investing at a 7 percent annual return, Person A has about $410,000. Person B has about $1,230,000. They earned exactly the same amount. The difference is entirely in spending decisions.
Trump Says Iran Peace Framework to Be Signed on Sunday
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose government has helped facilitate talks between Washington and Tehran, had indicated in an earlier press statement on June 13 that the deal was expected to be finalized “in the next 24 hours.” In his Truth Social post, Trump wrote that once the deal is signed, the Strait of Hormuz will immediately be “open to all.”
What's In A Name? Alaska GOP Succeeds In Stopping Democrats From Stealing The Senate Election
Alaska's election officials may have just saved a U.S. Senate seat from one of the more brazen ballot schemes in recent memory. The state's Division of Elections issued a preliminary ruling this week that Dan J. Sullivan of Petersburg is ineligible to appear on the 2026 Senate ballot, dealing a significant blow to Democrats - in what Republicans have characterized as a coordinated Democratic effort to siphon votes from incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan through deliberate name confusion.
Romania Asks Ukraine To Add Self-Destruct Function To Stray Drones, After One Exploded At Its Port
Errant Ukrainian drones which wonder across borders and into neighboring Baltic and Eastern European countries are becoming enough of a problem to where some NATO allies pushing for a self-destruct function. Romanian Defense Minister Radu Miruta has proposed that Ukraine program its maritime drones to self-destruct if they veer into the country's territorial waters, coming just on the heels of a major disaster.
Humanoid Warbot Live-Fires Mortars At Vegas Test Range
The defense angle for the Phantom MK1 is quite simple: replace the human soldier with the robot for close-quarters battle (CQB) operations, including breaching and room-clearing support. Beyond CQB, a never-before-seen video now shows the Phantom MK1 operating a mobile light mortar system during a live-fire training exercise in Las Vegas, Nevada.
69 Arrested In 'Operation Hands Down' Targeting Central California Gangs
The arrests are expected to lower the amount of gang violence seen across the Central Valley, the department added. Among those arrested was Stefan Coronado from Stockton, California, who was identified as a secretary for the Mexican Mafia, Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni said during a press conference.
Inside Ukraine’s AI-Enabled Drone Campaign Targeting Russian Logistics Deep Behind The Lines
An officer assigned to the "mid-range" drone campaign gives unprecedented insights into its strikes at the heart of Russian logistics.
California’s Slow Roll Vote-Counting Is an Outrage
California keeps dumping votes. Odds are shifting because the vote dumps always seem to go one way. Count until you get the result you want? — Ron DeSantis
IDF Solider Testifies UNDER OATH: "Told to Stand-Down" During Oct 7 Attacks
Video has emerged of an Israeli Defense Force (IDF) Soldier, testifying UNDER OATH that on October 7, he was told to "Stand-Down" from 5:20am to 9:00am during the "HAMAS ATTACK." The soldier is testifying in an Israeli Knesset (Legislature) subcommittee.
How California’s Election Procedures Turn Early Leads Into Late Losses
On Sunday, it appeared that Republican mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt would fall out of contention for the general election after several days of appearing in the top two vote recipients along with Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat. Another Democrat candidate, Nithya Raman, appeared to overtake Pratt for second place to face Bass in the general election. The state’s primaries allow the top two vote-getters, rather than party nominees, to advance to the general election. California also doesn’t allow local jurisdictions to require voter ID and allows 22 days for “curing” ballots.
Mother Of All 'Ifs': Trump Officials Claim Iran Deal Delivers Peace, Inspections & Hormuz Reopening; Iran Says Indeed 'Close'
Araghchi: A deal, if reached, will be signed remotely by both sides and then announced. The UAE had agreed to release a total of $10b, more than $3b of which had already been delivered (Reuters). Bloomberg latest: US Senior admin officials says Iran deal accomplishes core US objectives and deal reopens Strait of Hormuz; Iran deal guarantees long-term peace in region and includes inspection regime. Pakistan PM Sharif: "we can confirm that a final, agreed upon text of the peace deal has been reached & Pakistan is now working closely with both sides to finalize the next steps." Surprise, surprise: Iran FM says sides "have never been closer and pending its finalisation, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content, details to be shared in due course." Trump on Truth Social rejects Iran's version of MoU terms (below): "What they said, including their weak & pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth." Tehran: "Contrary to what is being circulated by Western media, Iran will not commit to relinquishing control of the Strait of Hormuz." CNN speculates (prematurely, it seems) on Geneva signing of 'Islamabad Declaration' as soon as Sunday or next week.
US Pulling Large Chunk Of Jets, Refueling Tankers From NATO Defense, Realigning Further East
The reported cutbacks hit right as panicked European nations scramble to patch up their own defense capacities. ... European capitals are deeply concerned given they are under the shadow of the Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fifth year.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the New Normal Reich
So I am now officially a “hate criminal” in Germany. I was already pretty much a “hate criminal” in Germany, but now it’s official. This is Germany’s supreme court. There is no higher court to appeal to. OK, sure, there’s the European Court of Human Rights, the international court of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, but it doesn’t have the power to enforce its rulings, and the German authorities and courts have made it clear that they couldn’t care less about anyone’s opinion of their paranoid and authoritarian behavior. So I’ll be going back to Berlin District Court for sentencing.
CBP Chief Says Border Wall Should Be Finished By Late 2027
“The only places we’re not building a border wall is places where we’ve made a conscious decision that we don’t need it,” Scott said at the Center for Immigration Studies conference, adding that Big Bend National Park is an example of a “super remote area” with “some very, very high cliffs” that preclude construction of the wall.
US Begins "Self-Defense" Strikes Against Multiple Targets In Iran
Announcing the strikes before they happen is itself the strategy. You don't telegraph a bombing campaign hours in advance unless the message matters more than the surprise. This is the final-pressure play in its purest form: the bombs are loaded, the targets are picked, and the paper is still on the table waiting for a signature. ... The Americans' idea of 'controlled escalation' is foolish, and Iran will not hesitate to dictate new calculations to the Americans."
DHS Directs ICE to Deport Illegal Aliens Who Vote in American Elections
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) General Counsel James Percival has directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to impose strict penalties, including deportation, on illegal aliens who vote in American elections. According to a DHS press release, the Immigration and Nationality Act directs the removal of aliens who illegally vote or make a false claim to US citizenship.
Trump Says "Secret Military Mission" Allowed 200 Ships, 100 Million Barrels To Cross Hormuz
In any case, Trump added that "this effort has resulted in more than 100 MILLION Barrels of Oil making its way through the Strait, and into the Open Market. More than 200 Commercial Ships have safely traveled through the Strait," which would explain why oil prices have remained low
Ukraine says missiles hit military plant deep inside Russia
Ukrainian forces have carried out a missile attack deep inside Russia, hitting a major military plant overnight, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. He said FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles struck the drone and missile plant in the city of Cheboksary, in the Chuvash Republic, more than 900km (560 miles) from the front line. Local officials said three people were injured in a missile attack on the city. Ukraine also said it had hit the Moscow-occupied port of Mariupol on the Sea of Azov, a Russian oil refinery in Samara and a "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the Black Sea.
Trump Vows US Response to Iran Shooting Down Helicopter Near Hormuz Strait
Trump’s vow to retaliate came hours after he announced negotiations with Tehran were in their ‘final throes.’
Trump Insists US In 'Final Throes' Of Iran Deal; Death Toll Soars As Israel Pounds South Lebanon
The southern Lebanese city of Tyre is being pounded by Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday, despite President Trump's insistence that Lebanon not come under attack. Israel's military had hours prior issued an evacuation order for all civilians in the area, amid the unraveling and failing ceasefire. Casualties are already high, coming at a tense moment after starting on Sunday Iran sent ballistic missiles against Israel over its renewed airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, where it says Hezbollah command centers are located.
Voter Fraud: Los Angeles County Woman Pleads Guilty To Paying People In Skid Row To Vote
Armstrong admitted soliciting signatures in Skid Row, a convenient place for the defendant to collect signatures because of its high concentration of people in a relatively small area who were willing to sign petitions in exchange for cash. Armstrong regularly paid amounts between $2 and $3 to induce people to sign her petitions, officials said. Prosecutors said some homeless people did not have an address to put on the forms, so on occasion, Armstrong provided her own former address in Los Angeles to write on the registration form. Such registration forms simultaneously registered an individual to vote in California elections and in federal elections. "This is not an allegation, this is not a theory, this is an example of admitted voter fraud,"
Flesh-Eating Cattle Screwworm Spreads Beyond Texas As USDA Accelerates Eradication Push
" LIVESTOCK: 12 studies found 97%+ prevention of New World screwworm infestation in cattle wounds HUMANS: Documented complete larval elimination in severe oral and eye socket infestations "Horse paste” wins again."
SBA Suspends More Than 27,000 Ohio Loan Borrowers Due to Suspected Fraud
The defendants allegedly submitted fraudulent PPP loan applications on behalf of several businesses, with the SBA and its lenders approving the loans. The individuals also submitted false applications for loan forgiveness, resulting in the SBA and its lenders forgiving their loan amounts. In its recent statement, the SBA said the four defendants allegedly misused the proceeds to pay for their personal expenses.
Iran Launches First Missiles at Israel Since Ceasefire Agreement
Defense systems were used to intercept the threat, the IDF stated. The attack received a swift response from Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s minister of national security. “Tonight Tehran must burn!” Ben-Gvir exclaimed in an X post on June 7. The June 7 attack was the first time the regime targeted Israel since a tentative ceasefire took effect in early April.
Netanyahu Confirms Israel 'Holding Fire, For Now' - Rejects Iran Red Line To Not Attack Lebanon
Israel has rejected Iran's warning not to attack Lebanon, though aerial operations appear paused. Israeli officials say strikes on Iran being halted at President Trump's request to 'stop shooting'. Netanyahu confirms attacks halted 'for now'. Iran FM accuses US of cooperating with Washington: "No one believes that the Zionist regime would carry out any action without prior coordination and cooperation with the United States" (Foreign Ministry spox). Iran's sprawling Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex bombed by Israeli Air Force.
Trump Admin Provided No Defensive Action For Israel Amid Iranian Missile Salvo
If accurate, this marks a major change in US priorities and the Pentagon's posture in the region. Going back to last year's 11-day June war, as well as from the start of Operation Epic Fury, Washington has previously provided consistent cover and protection for Israel, especially on the anti-air defense front.
Questions Are Piling Up Fast As Pratt Suddenly Loses Second Place In LA Mayoral Vote
ChatGPT can't find a single example of a 3rd place candidate surging, days AFTER Election Day, to overtake 2nd place. It couldn't find 1 example in all of American history. That's what's happening with Nithya Raman & Spencer Pratt. Los Angeles has 3rd world country elections. — Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck)
Angry Pentagon Sources Leak Report Of Israel's 'Unhinged' Spying On US Officials
Behind the scenes of this alliance which mainstream media and pundits typically project as essentially untouchable, deep-seated friction is boiling over. In an unprecedented move, the Pentagon has officially elevated Israel's counterintelligence threat level to its highest possible category, driven by surging internal alarm that this primary Mideast regional ally is aggressively ramping up espionage operations targeting senior US officials - even Trump's own top Iran negotiator.