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Afederal judge in Florida on Tuesday ordered the Department of Homeland Security to restore some of the key features of its Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements system, which states use to verify citizenship and immigration status for voter rolls. The ruling overturns a D.C. judge's ruling, who determined that the SAVE system's features, including a feature that allowed workers to verify citizenship status through a resident's social security number, violated the Social Security Act and Privacy Act by improperly aggregating and using Americans’ personal data. The SAVE system was enhanced under the Trump administration to better support state election integrity...

Former U.S. Navy SEAL Robert J. O’Neill. Credit: Wikimedia Commons =========================================================================== Legendary U.S. Navy SEAL Robert J. O’Neill won the Internet earlier this week with a line for the ages after being called a “f***ing p***y” online by a bunch of anti-Semitic propagandists. The exchange came after a video featuring pro-Islamist streamer Sneako went viral while he was celebrating Egypt’s World Cup win over Australia in New York City on Saturday. In the footage, he can be seen calling for Islam to dominate everywhere in America while horns blaze in the background. “This is the Islamic Republic of New Yorkistan,”...

Ninety-five per cent of Americans believe the US is suffering an affordability crisis, as many report trouble with the rising cost of groceries and gas, according to a survey, conducted by Harris Poll. Despite stable employment and record-high stock markets, more Americans believe the overall economy is getting worse (57%) than in February (46%), when the poll was last conducted and before the war in the Middle East sent gas prices soaring. Fewer people today also believe the economy is getting better (16%, compared with 28% in February) and more say their financial security has gotten worse. Even rural Americans,...

Citizen Vigilante star Armie Hammer is out spreading the word in Woke Hollywood that he considers his own movie to be “hateful” and “disgusting.” “The first time he saw it, he was in tears,” someone described as a “source in Hammer’s camp” told the far-left Puck. “He called me and said, ‘F*ck. This is hateful, disgusting.’” “I think he knew it certainly leaned toward the right, but Uwe works in a very frantic way,” the source added. “It’s not like he sent him a hundred-page script. When he saw the final product, he was, ‘That was not the movie I...

Millions of retirees are set to cash in. The first wave of Social Security checks will hit accounts — or be distributed for those who still love a paper check — on July 8. Typically, payments are issued on Wednesdays and roll out three times a month based on your birthday. This means recipients born from the first to the 10th of the month will get their monthly benefits on Wednesday, July 8, according to the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) payment calendar. Those born from the 11th to the 20th are paid on the third Wednesday, and beneficiaries born after...

A suspected illegal immigrant who tried to run down an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston on Tuesday morning was shot dead by the agent. ICE said the incident took place at about 6:50 a.m. Central Time, when ICE agents tried to stop a vehicle “as part of a targeted enforcement operation to arrest an illegal alien,” according to KRIV-TV in Houston. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who was allegedly in the U.S. illegally, was not cooperative, according to ICE. “From information we are receiving, he rammed an ICE law enforcement vehicle, refused to follow multiple verbal commands,...

OK. So Helen’s beauty sparks a war. Athena is a strategic goddess guiding Odysseus. Penelope embodies clever loyalty. Circe turns men into pigs, which frankly is still the most realistic female character arc in literature. Calypso traps the hero on an island for seven years. Cassandra can literally see the future but nobody listens, making her the first woman in recorded history to experience a meeting. The Sirens weaponize music. Nausicaa saves Odysseus when he washes up naked and useless. Andromache gives one of the most devastating anti-war speeches in the Iliad. Hecuba is basically the emotional wreckage of empire...

Argentine fans defiantly waved the flag of Israel in the stands during Tuesday’s match against Egypt after the Pharaoh’s head coach, Hossam Hassan, expressed sympathy for Palestine. During Egypt’s 3-2 loss to Argentina in the round of 16, two fans were seen holding the Israeli flag in a 100-level section at Atlanta Stadium. Last week, Hassan — who alleged that the reigning world champions were given special treatment from the referees — donned a Palestinian flag over his shoulders while celebrating his squad’s round-of-32 victory over Australia, which marked the nation’s first-ever World Cup knockout win. Speaking to reporters during...

The slow-motion car crash that is scandal-ridden Maine Democrat Graham Platner and his campaign to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins took another strange turn Tuesday, this time thanks to the stellar work of our sister site, Townhall. Kyle Olson over at Townhall has obtained undercover video footage of a staffer for Dan Osborn, a Nebraska "independent" running to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts in this year's midterm elections, boasting about Osborn being the one to have recruited Platner. The staffer, "Colleen," tells another woman that the stench of Graham Platner can be directly traced to Dan Osborn. 🚨Undercover video...

The far-left group Progressive Victory is unveiling a troubling allegation against a potential candidate to replace Democrat Graham Platner in Maine’s U.S. Senate race, alleging that this individual “struck a female colleague with a bottle he threw at her” during a disagreement, corroborated by several witnesses. [SNIP] When asked during an appearance on CNN’s The Lead if Platner raped her, Racicot said, “By definition? Yes, Absolutely.” She added, “He violated multiple layers of consent that night by coming into my home, when I asked him not to. And by advancing on me when I told him not to. And —...

A Prelude as a Backdrop to this film: The film begins in June of 1787, in Independence Hall in Philadelphia. It has been over a decade since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which spurned a War of Revolution against England, which predominantly lasted for lasting 8 years. George Washington and his Continental Army’s decisive victories led to a number of considerable defeats for the British on all fronts, forcing the King of England to face the end of his sovereign control over the 13 American colonies. In the meantime, the United States is trying to establish an effective...

Now they turn on Nazi-tattooed alleged rapist Graham Platner? After all these months of defending him and making excuses — knowing full well what a repugnant dirtbag he is? Let’s be honest: At this late date, the accusation that Platner raped an ex-girlfriend should shock absolutely no one. And that it took so long for Dems to cut him off speaks volumes. Indeed, the only reason they’re deserting him now is not that they’ve finally grown a moral spine; it’s that they fear his grotesque character won’t fly with normal voters. Not only would a continued Platner campaign for Maine’s...

A long-awaited bill banning Israeli goods from the occupied territories in Palestine has passed the final stage in the Dáil without including services from the region. The Government-drafted Israeli Settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) bill passed through its report and final stages in the Dáil (lower house) on Tuesday without a vote. It will now be sent to the Seanad (Senate) next week and, if it as likely is also passed by the Upper House, will be signed into law at that point. The bill is a renewed version of the original Occupied Territories...

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This video highlights the transformative experiences of European tourists visiting the United States, who arrive with preconceived notions based on negative media headlines only to be overwhelmed by genuine American kindness and hospitality. Key takeaways from their experiences include: Unexpected Generosity: Visitors frequently encounter spontaneous acts of kindness, such as strangers paying for their drinks (0:00-0:46), receiving unexpected gifts like local police pins (0:27-0:36), and even receiving money for accommodations from helpful locals (8:35-9:12). Cultural Contrast: Many tourists note a stark difference in customer service compared to their home countries. They describe American service as exceptionally helpful, friendly, and welcoming,...

“The US launches “powerful strikes” against Iran after attacks on three ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, including Qatari and Saudi Arabian tankers. Iranian media reports that explosions have been heard in the Iranian port city of Sirik, in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island. The US also revokes a waiver that allowed Iran to sell oil under an interim peace agreement signed between Washington and Tehran on June 17.“

Embattled U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner was hit with a second explosive allegation of sexual impropriety only about 24 hours after he was accused of rape — all while a major campaign decision deadline looms. In a new report published by The Washington Post, the candidate from Maine was accused of removing condoms during sex with his ex-girlfriend Lyndsey Fifield after she explicitly directed him to wear them. "He would pull condoms off," she told The Washington Post. "He would do it in a sneaky way. He wouldn’t tell me." Fifield, 41, previously accused Platner of physical misconduct during their...

More than a month-and-a-half after their contract expired on May 16, 40,000 New York City subway and bus workers remain on the job with wages frozen as the cost of living continues to spike. The Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100, which claims to be “at war” with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) over the agency’s draconian wage offer and demands for healthcare givebacks, is seemingly content to drag out the process for months or even years. Meanwhile, the eyes of the world are on New York. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is by some measures the largest sporting event...

The U.S. Air Force used its largest aircraft to move $5 billion worth of illegal drugs from a storage facility in California to eventually be destroyed in the Midwest.

The comedian, who has visited Israel nine times in the last few years, says hostage families and firsthand experience reshaped his view of Trump Michael Rapaport is detailing how his perspective on President Donald Trump changed in the wake of a global crisis.During an episode of Jamie Kennedy's podcast, "Hate To Break It To Ya," the 56-year-old comedian opened up about how his perspective on Trump has evolved over time, including what prompted him to move away from derogatory name-calling and adopt a more respectful tone."You were mad at Trump. Now you're cool with Trump?" Kennedy asked."Yeah," Rapaport responded. "But...