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On July 7, 2017, after President Donald J. Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia shook hands in Hamburg, Germany, to conclude their first face-to-face meeting, Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson walked out of the sterile conference room, removed notes from his pocket and gave anxious White House aides a summary. “We’ve got work to do to change the president’s mind on Ukraine,” Mr. Tillerson said. The secretary of state had just watched Mr. Putin, the former K.G.B. spymaster, put on a master class in seeking to shape the thinking of the new American president. The Russian leader...

Hurricane Milton is threatening to reach known maximum limits with wind gusts already topping 200 miles per hour — leading to calls for a new Category 6 designation for such a historic superstorm. “This is nothing short of astronomical,” Florida meteorologist Noah Bergren said late Monday as Milton reached sustained winds of 180 mph and “gusts 200+ mph.” “I am at a loss for words to meteorologically describe to you the storm’s small eye and intensity,” he marveled. “This hurricane is nearing the mathematical limit of what Earth’s atmosphere over this ocean water can produce.” After being a monster Category...

Since they keep denying it... Here's more evidence from Colorado that FEMA money is being used to provide services such as food, security, and hygiene products for migrants. ... They can’t even hide this anymore. Why do they keep trying? ... All they do is lie. The mainstream media is the enemy of the people. Period. ... This makes it 100% Clear, FEMA is funding Illegal Aliens just as most Americans believe but this HARRIS administration and KJP deny's. More evidence that they LIE.

Israel is not expected to attack Iran's nuclear program but rather to focus on various kinds of military bases and intelligence sites, the Jerusalem Post has learned, following a New York Times report on the issue. Confronted with the Times report, sources did not deny the thrust of the report, which predicted that Israel's retaliation against Iran for its massive October 1 strike on the Jewish state would fall more in the medium range of attack scenarios. Further, the Post understands that Israel's attack on Iran - which virtually all top Israeli officials have publicly promised - will still be...

[Catholic Caucus] BREAKING: Cardinals attend Fr James Martin’s LGBT Synod event promoting expression of homosexual ‘love’The LGBT briefing event for members of the Synod on Synodality was hosted by Father James Martin and attended by a number of cardinals.VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — A number of cardinals and other members of the Synod attended a pro-LGBT event hosted by Fr James Martin S.J. and his Outreach group in Rome today, during which a same-sex “married” man called for “love to be expressed.”“Get to know the real people behind the ‘mask’ who are trying to live a Catholic life,” said Christopher Vella...

As another intense storm barrels down upon us—this time Milton, a hurricane of record-breaking intensity heading directly for Florida—it’s time to confront a harsh reality: FEMA’s disaster response system is fundamentally flawed. Time and again, we’ve witnessed the same predictable cycle: relief supplies positioned directly in the path of impending storms, vital maritime assets called into action far too late, and the underutilization of the U.S. Army’s robust watercraft and Department of Transportation’s disaster relief fleet.

Aaron Horwath of Kenai, Alaska, was acquitted by a jury of his peers on September 27 on a federal charge of dealing in firearms without a license. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) charged the owner of Gator Guns Inc. last summer on the allegations that he was selling guns from his store despite the agency having revoked his Federal Firearms License (FFL) years earlier. The ATF revoked Horwath’s FFL in 2020 due to what the agency claims were “willful violations of federal firearms laws and regulations,” accusing him of failing to record hundreds of firearms sales...

Hezbollah said it supported efforts to secure a ceasefire with Israel as the IDF continued to target its top leadership, and the two armies sharply increased their bombardments. “After the issue of a ceasefire takes shape, and once diplomacy can achieve it, all of the other details can be discussed, and decisions can be taken," Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem said. "If the enemy (Israel) continues its war, then the battlefield will decide.” Qassem mentioned, in particular, the efforts of the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri, to restore calm. "We support the political activity being led by Berri...

A Jewish spa owner believes her Brooklyn business was targeted by antisemitic vandals Monday morning after she discovered its window shattered. Allison Tray, 53, was left “shaking and crying” when she woke up to find her business of 20 years, Tres Belle Spa in Boreum Hill, defaced in what she said “absolutely felt like [a return of] Kristallnacht,” — referencing the 1938 Nazi attacks that killed nearly 100 Jews. “They brought it to my doorstep [on] today of all days,” the small business owner added, noting the one-year anniversary of the Hamas massacre and abduction of more than 1,200 Israelis....

Colorado's Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed on procedural grounds a lawsuit against a Christian baker who refused to bake a cake for a transgender woman. Justices declined to weigh in on the free speech issues that brought the case to national attention. Baker Jack Phillips was sued by attorney Autumn Scardina in 2017 after his Denver-area bakery refused to make a pink cake with blue frosting to celebrate her gender transition. Justices said in the 6-3 majority opinion that Scardina had not exhausted her options to seek redress through another court before filing her lawsuit. The case was among several...

Researchers at Aarhus University have synthesized a molecule called LaKe that replicates the metabolic effects of exercise and fasting. This advancement allows the body to mimic the beneficial states of high lactate and ketone levels, which could transform into an innovative nutritional supplement aiding those unable to maintain rigorous exercise and diet routines, and potentially assist in treating brain-related conditions like Parkinson’s and dementia. Exercise and Fasting Benefits Mimicked by New Molecule Regular exercise and periodic fasting are widely recognized for their numerous health benefits. These activities strengthen the heart and lower blood fat levels due to the body’s natural...

Cave claimed Water's attitude towards an Israel boycott is "deeply damaging" and "embarrassing"Roger Waters has responded to Nick Cave criticising his stance on an Israel boycott, telling him “it’s not complicated.” In an episode published on Wednesday (August 28) of the Reason podcast, which Cave guested, he said Roger Waters’ support of the BDS movement is “embarrassing” and “deeply damaging.” In an Instagram reel posted to his 1.3million followers, the Pink Floyd co-founder explained that the Independent ran a piece about Cave’s statements and reached out to him for a comment. “Let’s see if they XXXX publish it or...

Former President Donald Trump holds an edge over Vice President Kamala Harris on several economic issues, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey, conducted as the 2024 presidential election approaches, shows Trump leading Harris on handling matters such as the stock market, the job market, cost of living, and overall economic management. Among registered voters, Trump holds a 15-point advantage on managing the U.S. stock market and a nine-point lead on both improving Americans’ financial well-being and overseeing the broader U.S. economy. The poll also shows voters favoring Trump by seven points on handling the job market and by...

FEMA Disaster Preparedness Meeting: "We should focus our efforts on LGBTQIA people… they struggled before the storm" "FEMA relief is no longer about getting the greatest good for the greatest amount of people…. It's about disaster equity."

Harris went after Donald Trump for his false claims about FEMA in the wake of devastating storms in the Southeast. "It's profound and it is the height of irresponsibility and, frankly, callousness," Harris said of Trump's claims on ABC's "The View. "Lives are literally at stake right now."

A DHS inspector general report found over $7 billion in unliquidated FEMA funds, contradicting Secretary Mayorkas' recent statement that FEMA lacked funds for future disasters. The funds, earmarked for disasters from 2012 or earlier, could be returned to FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund, as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida. Critics are questioning the administration's priorities amid mounting crises. Sources: New York Post

...On Sept. 9, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued guidance seemingly threatening legal action against governmental authorities and election integrity watchdogs who might work with them to clean voter rolls, should they endeavor to do so within 90 days of Election Day. The Biden-Harris DOJ claims such actions would violate the so-called “quiet period” provision of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993. Now, the DOJ has made good on that threat, filing a lawsuit against the state of Alabama that could have national repercussions. At issue is an effort initiated by Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen on...

President Joe Biden privately referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a "son of a bitch," among other profane insults, over Israel's military actions against the terrorist group Hamas inside Gaza, according to a new Bob Woodward book. In addition, Biden called Netanyahu a "bad guy," according to CNN, citing an advance copy of Woodward's book titled "War" ahead of its Oct. 15 release. Woodward's book gives a behind-the-scenes account of Biden's thinking and reactions to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, his selection of Merrick Garland as attorney general, and his criticism of former President Barack Obama's handling of Russian...

Before California was the solidly Democratic state we know it to be today, the state’s Republican Party was a force to be reckoned with. Prop 187 helped changed all that..Prop 187 was a ballot measure that aimed to prevent undocumented immigrants from having access to public services, such as public schools, healthcare, and more...Prop 187 stoked a major culture war in California.... On November 8, 1994, Prop 187 passed overwhelmingly: 59% to 41%. Governor Pete Wilson was also reelected, signifying an important victory for the Republican Party. These were short-term victories. Soon after Prop 187’s passage, a federal judge issued...

TAMPA, FL — FEMA announced this week they don't have enough resources to block any outside humanitarian aid coming into Florida and surrounding states ahead of Hurricane Milton. "It's a shame, really," FEMA Spokesman Randy Tarwater told the press. "We wish we had more money to construct quality blockades and hire the personnel needed to keep good samaritans from delivering life-saving aid to stranded residents. Unfortunately, the resources just aren't there." FEMA announced the lack of funds this week after disclosing that the agency spent the majority of its money giving all illegal aliens $500 Target gift cards and free...