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The reality is that trade with China is not in America’s interests because it funds our greatest rival. Here’s how America funded China’s rise, and why tariffs will help keep America safe and free... First, America invested directly in China by building factories—offshoring 60,000 factories does not come cheap. The total value of American investment in China is unknown. According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, cumulative foreign direct investment (“FDI”) totalled $2.7 trillion in 2023. Just 2.1% of this investment was categorized as American. The reason that this amount is so low is because American investment is usually routed through...

So in the end two-and-a-half years of Pierre Poilievre micro-gatekeeping the Tory party so as not to frighten the horses counted for less in Canadian politics than two-and-a-half hours of Tony Blair having dinner at Lady Rogers' agreeable Michelin-starred River Café in West London. Not a bad Dover sole, should Sir Tony ever invite you to join him so he can pitch you a stint as prime minister of New Zealand or the Netherlands. As to M Poilievre's micro-gatekeeping, here is a fine example of that from close to home: Two years ago the alleged "conservative" leader called the views...

@PressSec reacts to Amazon's announcement on tariffs: "This is a hostile and political act by Amazon... It's not a surprise because, as Reuters recently wrote, Amazon has partnered with a Chinese propaganda arm... This is another reason Americans should buy American."

The politician also noted that currently, Europe is in crisis, its clash with the US, including on tariffs and arguments around NATO, reflecting the policy course that European authorities have been pursuing over recent yearsMOSCOW, April 29. /TASS/. Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev asserted that the US "would put Europe in its proper place," while the Europeans will continue waging a "quiet war" against US President Donald Trump. During an educational lecture marathon, the politician emphasized that the US economy is much stronger than Europe’s, and so is its military. "This is why I have no doubt that...

In an exclusive to Breitbart News, the latest public opinion survey from Rasmussen Reports (a rare reputable pollster) shows Regime Media polls no longer fool anyone. Now that President Donald Trump has reached 100 days in office and we are more than 18 months away from an election that will expose how good or bad media polling is, the fake media feel comfortable releasing a slew of fake polls looking to undermine Trump. We’re told he’s sliding, hitting record lows, putting his party in danger for the upcoming midterms. Everyone hates his agenda, everyone hates him, and blah-ditty-blah, blah, blah.

GM is recalling nearly 600,000 SUVs and trucks in the United States due to engine issues, it announced Tuesday. The Detroit automaker is recalling 2021 through 2024 model year Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 6.2L V8 gas engines. It said the connecting rod and crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage or failure. GM said it identified 12 crashes and 12 injuries in the United States that may be related to the recall issue. Dealers will inspect the engine...

Bringing illegal immigration home to the Democrat judges and politicians, and an “Illegal Alien Snitch Hotline,” should go a long way to solving the problem. Let’s start with one of my biggest hits. Way back around 15 years ago, I was the originator of the idea to ship illegal aliens to filthy-rich Democrat towns. During the Biden administration, GOP Governors (in particular, DeSantis of Florida and Abbott of Texas) adopted my idea and shipped illegals to Democrat cities and filthy rich towns. It worked like a charm. Democrat big cities were overwhelmed. New York City Mayor Adams got so mad...

DOGE is working: in Q1, US debt funding needs were $2BN less than the Treasury forecast in February, and in Q2 the Treasury is expected to need $53 billion less than it forecast 3 months ago. The result?

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A court affidavit identifies the two Booker T. Washington High School students who were killed in a broad-daylight shooting in South Memphis — Christian Brown, 17, and Darrius Wadley, 18. One of four suspected gunmen was arrested after he was shot and dropped off at a hospital, according to new information from the court system. Valdemar Patterson, aka Valdemar Richards, 18, is so far the only suspect in custody. He is charged with two counts of first-degree murder. Police say last Thursday, an Infiniti pulled into the South City apartment complex at Mississippi Boulevard and Lauderdale. Surveillance...

The tourist filmed himself on the ride during his trip to Pahalgam in India’s Jammu and Kashmir province, scene of a horror attack last week, which left 26 civilians dead. In the short video, the visitor, wearing a blue checked shirt, sunglasses, and a safety helmet, smiles at the camera as he records his ride using a selfie stick. He seems unaware that, in the background, gunshots are clearly audible and dozens are seen desperately running away.

VIDEOKentucky Governor Andy Beshear thought it was a good idea to start a podcast. He must have noticed Gavin Newsom's podcast and thought it was the thing to do if you are a presidential contender. Wrong move! As you can see, all Beshear accomplished was to expose himself as a really really BORING person. His words are spoken in very carefully measured staccato portions chock full of ennui. Nothing about his personality shines at all since all he projects is the cold soul of a professional member of the Nomenklatura who dares not risk saying anything interesting for fear of...

Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker urged Americans to “mobilize” against President Trump on Monday, a day after he delivered a fiery speech in New Hampshire calling for “disruption” and “mass protests.” “Let me be clear, we’re in a perilous moment in this country,” Pritzker said during an interview with MSNBC host Jen Psaki, when asked about what he was trying to convey in his speech at a New Hampshire Democratic Party dinner Sunday night. In his speech, which conservatives quickly blasted as “reckless,” the governor declared that Republicans “cannot know a moment of peace.” “They have to understand that we...

It’s an obvious fact that we have individuals living amongst us (citizens and non-citizens) fomenting violence, undertaking seditious acts, breaking our laws, and knowingly furthering false narratives intended to harm us. They are led by people employed by foreign governments or groups whose actions intend to overthrow our way of life, sow discord, alter our essential narratives, and disrupt our economic and political systems. In effect, they are levying what amounts to war against us. We’ve been here before. Before WWII, there were other anti-American groups and malicious narratives similar to what we are experiencing today. Then, as now, America...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Why did this alligator cross the road? It was probably trying to get away from this guy. Known as the Blue Collar Brawler, Mike Dragich helped Jacksonville police and Florida Fish & Wildlife on Sunday getting a big alligator off of a Southside road. Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shared video on its Facebook page Monday. JSO “joined forces with Florida Fish & Wildlife, the Florida Hoghway Patrol and none other than local gator-wrangling legend, the Blue Collar Brawler, to wrangle this beast off the road and keep everyone safe,” the post states. “Just another totally normal day in...

🇺🇸Pray For The Peace of Jerusalem 🇮🇱(4/29/25)[Prayer]Names and Titles of God the Holy Spirit (Spirit of Conviction) 2 Chronicles 24:17-2017 Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them. 18 And they left the house of the Lord God of their fathers, and served groves and idols: and wrath came upon Judah and Jerusalem for this their trespass. 19 Yet he sent prophets to them, to bring them again unto the Lord; and they testified against them: but they would not give ear. 20 And the...

The attempts on President Trump’s life were one of the most disturbing and suspicious events in modern political history, especially the one in Butler, Pa. And yet, barely anyone in the media seems interested in asking real questions. They’re not the least bit curious about what happened, and it’s starting to feel like they want us to forget it ever happened. But that’s not going to happen… Thanks to people like Joe Rogan and Elon Musk, the curtain is still being yanked back, and what’s behind it should send chills down every American’s spine. From a house scrubbed cleaner than...

Former Bush administration official Catherine Austin Fitts on how America’s leaders gave up on the country in the 1990s, began stealing trillions and built a digital prison to control the population. #TuckerCarlson #CatherineAustinFitts #centralbankdigitalcurrency #banking #finance #apocalypse #AI #space #debt #housingcrisis #inflation #money #news #politics #podcast Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:11 The Attempts to Control the World’s Currency 12:09 The Two Things That Lead to Inflation 16:17 Central Bankers vs. the West 25:01 What You Should Know About the Bank of International Settlements 29:48 The Banker’s Plan to Conquer Space 32:27 Are We Approaching an Extinction Event? 35:57 Secret Underground Bases...

All heads of state from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), except for Ukraine and Moldova, will attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow, said CIS Secretary General Sergey Lebedev, APA’s Moscow correspondent reports. "All CIS heads of state will participate in the May 9 Parade, except two... Unfortunately, Ukraine and Moldova will not attend. Nine heads of states will be present," Lebedev said, responding to a question about the participation of CIS leaders in the Moscow celebration.

This analytical article contains documents, analysis and examples of typical sanctions dodging schemes by Russian suppliers of the Russian military-industrial complex. Here, you will find names of numerous Russian companies and plants involved in sanctions evasion schemes, learn what typical forgeries Russians resort to in invoices and other documents to conceal supply routes and identifying data of suppliers providing access to Western products. This article provides extensive context so that every reader could follow the logic of the investigation and understand how the Russia finds its way around sanctions. This information can come handy to both experts specializing in sanctions...

Scientists filming for a National Geographic TV show with Will Smith have uncovered a previously unknown species of giant anaconda deep within the Ecuadorian Amazon. This groundbreaking discovery has stunned the scientific world and may forever alter what we know about these elusive creatures. A Discovery Like No Other The team, led by Professor Bryan Fry from the University of Queensland, made their remarkable find while exploring the remote Bameno region of the Baihuaeri Waorani Territory—an area that rarely sees outsiders. The newly identified species, named the northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima), has the potential to grow over 20 feet...