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Several National Security Council staffers were fired this week, people familiar with the matter said, as right-wing conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer alleged to President Trump that some members of his administration weren’t aligned with his priorities. Four NSC aides were fired overnight, the people said. Two other NSC aides were let go on Sunday, others familiar with the matter said. The staffers worked on a series of portfolios, including intelligence, India, congressional affairs and the impact of technology security, the people said. The exact reasons for the staffers’ ouster couldn’t immediately be determined. Two people added that this was just...

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Georgia House Democrats staged a walkout at the Georgia State Capitol Wednesday, leaving the chamber in protest as lawmakers debated a bill that would end taxpayer-funded sex change surgeries for state prison inmates. The walkout occurred amidst a heated debate over Senate Bill (SB) 185, which subsequently passed the House by a 100-2 vote, with all Democrats opting out of the vote through their departure, according to Fox Atlanta. The bill received opposition solely from Georgia Democratic Rep. Regina Lewis-Ward and David Sampson. They cast the only two ‘no’ votes while their colleagues walked out in protest. The bill now...

So not too long ago, I moved to Appalachia. For the most part, it's great. Except my wife and son both have been having persistent allergies and lethargy because the locals are CONSTANTLY burning fires in their backyards. They look like campfires: they're not in picnic grills or brick ovens or smokers, but there's always some sort of firesite. They're left unattended almost always. Can anyone tell me what's going on? My wife thinks it's some sort of folk spirit-cleansing ritual, but these people are all supposedly Christians. Her other notion is its for health, but having the air constantly...

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Join with fellow FREEPERS to pray for AMERICA: For those in Authority in Government, Family, Military, Business, Healthcare, Education, Churches, and the Media. I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone: for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. ~ 1 Timothy 2:1-2 Religion Forum threads labeled [Prayer] are closed to debate of any kind. Amazing Grace Movie Trailer Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners— of whom...

Americans will likely have to pay more at the supermarket counter within the coming days while higher prices on everything from sneakers to furniture to cars could be felt in a matter of weeks following President Trump’s tariffs rollout, economists and industry experts told The Post.

When the upper brass of Bay Area tech flocked east to pay their respects to Donald Trump earlier this year, they surely expected some preferential treatment in return. But instead, the president just hit them where it hurts. Trump revealed sweeping new tariffs on Wednesday, including a 10% baseline tax on all imports and double or triple that much for certain countries. He dubbed the non-baseline tariffs “reciprocal” and noted that some goods would not be subject to those levies, including semiconductor chips, in a win for Silicon Valley. Nonetheless, on Thursday, the very tech executives who kissed Trump’s proverbial...

Heard and McDonald Islands are home to birds, while Jan Mayen has only the occasional human presence When the White House published a complete list of its reciprocal tariffs — running over several pages and naming close to 200 countries and territories — it was topped by China, a country of more than 1.4 billion people and home to the second largest economy in the world, after the United States. Its reciprocal tariff rate was 37 per cent. But scroll to the bottom of the list and you’ll find some lesser known parts of the world that have also been...

Located in the heart of Bardstown, Kentucky, The Stephen Foster Story has been entertaining audiences from all over the world since 1959. The show takes place every summer in an outdoor amphitheater on the grounds of My Old Kentucky Home State Park. The Stephen Foster Story performs "My Old Kentucky Home" [video]

Stars Kevin Bacon as a bounty hunter who gets his throat cut by one of the bad guys. The devil sends him back to hunt escaped demons. Blood, demons, shotguns, beartraps, humor. ½ hour episodes, so if you don't like it not much time is wasted. Opens with "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum playing. Other good music so far. *lots of bad language*

The Philadelphia Zoo officially has a few new residents, in the form of four Western Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise hatchlings that were bred and hatched at the zoo — a first in its 150-year history. “This is a significant milestone in the history of Philadelphia Zoo, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this news with our city, region, and the world,” zoo president and CEO Jo-Elle Mogerman said. “Philadelphia Zoo’s vision is that those hatchlings will be a part of a thriving population of Galapagos tortoises on our healthy planet 100 years from now.”

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: Former Vice President Mike Pence, who is pushing the GOP to reembrace unpopular globalist economic policies, is criticizing President Donald J. Trump’s imposition of extensive global tariffs, claiming they represent the largest peacetime tax increase in U.S. history.👥 Who’s Involved: Mike Pence, Donald Trump, and America First conservatives, including Trump’s trade advisor Peter Navarro.📍 Where & When: Pence posted criticism to X (formerly Twitter) Wednesday evening following President Trump’s “Liberation Day” event.💬 Key Quote: “The Trump Tariff Tax is the largest peacetime tax hike in U.S. history,” claims Pence.⚠️ Impact: Critics like Pence claim the tariffs could...

Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson, an MSNBC contributor and staunch critic of President Trump, said he’s quitting after owner Jeff Bezos’ “significant shift” in the paper’s mission — joining an exodus of journalists at the beleaguered broadsheet. “The announced ‘significant shift’ in our section’s mission has spurred me to decide that it’s time for my next chapter,” Robinson announced in a memo to fellow staffers on Thursday. “I wish nothing but the very best for the paper and for all of you. I won’t be a stranger, and I’ll be reading your unparalleled work every single day.” Bezos, the billionaire...

SNIP Instead, they pushed forward, adding the COVID vaccine to the routine childhood schedule, with the expectation that babies receive three doses by just nine months of age.She added that the shots are still under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for children under 12—not fully FDA approved—and yet they remain on the official vaccine schedule.Tucker was horrified when Dr. Bowden mentioned a disturbing fact: “According to the CDC, 9 million American children have gotten the latest version of these COVID shots,” she said.Clearly caught off guard, Carlson asked, “Actually?”“Yes,” Bowden confirmed.“Still?” he pressed.“Yes. Yes. 9 million [kids]—12% [of US children have...

'Disrupting classes, harassing students and faculty is not activism, it’s dangerous behaviour that has no place on a Canadian campus' Professors moved classes online and protesters blocked access to classrooms at McGill University this week as a three-day student strike kicked off. “Anti-Israel protesters are physically blocking access to lecture halls inside the Bronfman building and disrupting classes, preventing fellow students from accessing their right to education,” wrote the pro-Israel advocacy group B’nai Brith Canada on X on Wednesday. “Protest is a protected right — intimidation is not. No student should have to choose between their safety and their education....

Sydney Kamlager-Dove, a Democrat representing California’s 37th district in Los Angeles, began her opening remarks in a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing Tuesday with a comment directed to me. “To distract from the dumpster fire this administration is pursuing,” she said, the Republicans were “elevating a serial sexual harrasser as their star witness.” Right after the hearing, she re-tweeted the comment on X and BlueSky, writing, “After this, Republicans gave Matt Taibbi time to defend himself. It’s telling that he didn’t.” There is not much a person like me can say to a member of Congress hiding behind the protections...

I. DON'T. KNOW. Normally, when I don't know about something, I try not to start a post about the subject. None of us knows everything about everything, and there is a reason why God invented the division of labor. Let people who know about how to do things do them. But in this case, the REASONS why I don't know whether Trump's tariffs will help or hurt America are important, and I hope I can help clarify at least some of the reasons why people are lining up on different sides of the issue. ARE TARIFFS GENERALLY GOOD ECONOMIC POLICY?All...

A tense and frightening moment captured on video is making waves online, showing a young fisherman’s calm response during a heated confrontation with an older man—now identified by many online as Captain Brock Horner of Tarpon Fishing Charters. “That guy needs serious help,” one user commented. “He stepped on that kid’s boat like it was nothing—completely unacceptable,” said another. “If that was my son, that man would be answering to more than Facebook comments.” Despite the threats, the young fisherman stayed composed, earning widespread support. “You handled it better than most adults would have,” one person wrote. “That could’ve gone...

This happened last weekend at the University of Maryland. A female fencer named Stephanie Turner chose not to compete against a trans woman named Redmond Sullivan at an event called the Cherry Blossom Open. As the match began, Turner took a knee and removed her mask. For this she was given a "black card" and ejected from the competition. Here's the video. 🤺🚨Historic Protest: Female Fencer Takes a Knee in Bout Against Male Opponent, Faces Immediate DisqualificationAfter receiving a black card for refusing to compete against a man, Redmond Sullivan's female opponent was expelled from the @USAFencing event at the...