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United States President Donald Trump voiced his displeasure with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that he is "very disappointed" with him. "I thought he was somebody who meant what he said, he'll talk so beautifully and then bomb people at night. We don't like that," Trump told reporters on his way back from the FIFA Club World Cup final. When asked by a reporter whether he would be announcing sanctions on Russia tomorrow, Trump gave no direct answer. He announced last week that he would be making a "major statement on Russia" on Monday, without elaborating.

I [the Twitchy writer] should probably warn you all now, from here on out, I will be beating the drums and sounding the alarm about the upcoming elections here in Virginia this coming November. Virginia is unique in that we run in odd years, and our governors can only serve one term at a time. So, while I'd love to see another four years from Youngkin, he cannot run this time around. Luckily, we have Winsome Earle-Sears as our nominee, who has played an integral part in Youngkin's successes here in the Sic Semper Tyrannis state.And the fact that not...

Keir Starmer has been branded "weak" after migrants in Calais said they would not stop coming to the UK despite a new asylum deal between France and the UK. The pilot initiative was designed to reduce the number of small boat crossings by returning illegal arrivals to France in exchange for legally processed asylum seekers with family ties in the UK. But within hours of the announcement, the Express witnessed hundreds of migrants gathering in northern France, preparing to make the journey. Some were already attempting to board inflatable dinghies, while others had managed to launch boats that ultimately reached...

A 2News investigation uncovered the frightening reality when it comes to the number of parolees Utah Adult Probation and Parole has failed to properly supervise — some of whom are now fugitives putting the public in extreme danger. For the past six months, on average, AP&P lost track of and could not account for 328 parolees statewide each month, documents from the Utah Department of Corrections confirm. The whereabouts of killers, sex offenders, violent gang members from every street gang, and some of the worst of the worst remain unknown. Our efforts to report on this have been met with...

That people get the government they deserve is a cruel adage, too cruel if you live in dark places where a small minority with guns terrorizes an unarmed population — see “Cuba, socialist state of.” But in a democracy, the maxim holds firmly. Which means that if the citizens of New York City vote in Zohran Mamdani as their mayor come November, and things go badly, then Gotham really can’t ask for our sympathy. That Democrats voted him as their candidate in the primary on June 24 is one thing, but if voters of all parties ratify that decision on...

How disturbing to read your published “cool fact” (p. A2, June 8) about China’s Communist flag. To use the adjective “cool” along with the flag of an Orwellian communist government is just … twisted. Does Communism naturally bring about a “cool” word association within the Southern California News Group? Newsflash: There is nothing “cool” about communism whatsoever. It is a totalitarian ideology; a blight upon humanity. It belongs on the ash heap with Nazism and fascism. 1990s era French sociologists credibly calculated that communism caused 100 million deaths, including some 65 million in Communist China alone. Yet SCNG publishes this...

In this powerful and timely discussion, Pastor Jack Hibbs sits down with Steve Hilton—former Fox News host and political commentator—to talk about Steve's run for California governor. With deep concern for the state’s future, the two dive into pressing issues affecting everyday Californians. Steve shares his vision for addressing California’s energy crisis, biological boys competing in girls’ sports, abortion, and housing. Whether you're a seasoned or first-time voter, a parent, an elderly individual, or a young person just starting adulthood, this is a must-hear conversation filled with clarity, conviction, and hope for real change. Video is 43 minutes long.

Tom Homan Has Some Choice Words For The California Bishop Who Said Illegals Can Skip MassThe White House Border Czar dismissed the idea that immigration officers are raiding churches.WASHINGTON—Asked about a Catholic bishop in California who told illegal immigrants they no longer have to go to Sunday mass, White House Border Czar Tom Homan did not mince words.“This is BS,” he told The Daily Wire in response to news that San Bernardino Bishop Alberto Rojas issued a decree on July 8 dispensing those in his diocese from attending Mass “due to potential immigration enforcement actions by civil authorities” if they...

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — A historic lodge on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim has been destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire, the park said Sunday. The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keeble told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning. He said the visitor center, the gas station, a waste water treatment plant, an administrative building and some employee housing also were lost. Two wildfires are burning at or near the North Rim, known as the White Sage Fire...

While Donald Trump – and other western leaders – are taking their time to catch up with reality, it is obvious that Vladimir Putin has no apparent desire to halt the war in Ukraine. A realistic future military and diplomatic strategy for Kyiv has to accept that fact – and formulate a new approach. The past six months have been dominated by the erroneous assumption that it would be possible for Trump to negotiate a ceasefire, even an armistice. That would be followed by the arrival of an Anglo-French led stabilisation force to secure the future of Ukraine. But Putin...

Swiss Bishop Criticizes Marginalization and Polemics Against Roman Rite CatholicsBishop Emeritus Marian Eleganti, 70, of Switzerland, spoke with Gloria.tv about the Church and politics. Here are the main points. Full German video below.- In the Middle Ages, a Christian cosmos centred on the cathedral developed, incorporating also schools and charitable institutions. This has largely been destroyed since the Enlightenment. All godless substitute empires, such as communism and National Socialism, have failed. Now, transhumanism is attempting to recreate the human being independently of God.- There are destructive forces at work. If you look closely, you will see that they are always...

“Everyone Should Start Preparing For This....l Thomas Sowell” - They told you tariffs would destroy the economy. They told you foreign partnerships were sacred. They told you Donald Trump didn’t understand trade. But now—just months after the media assured us he was politically finished—he’s back at the negotiating table, and this time, he’s rewriting the rules in a way they never thought possible. On July 2nd, 2025, with almost no media fanfare, Trump announced a groundbreaking trade deal with Vietnam: 20% tariffs on all imports, 40% on transshipped goods—which are China’s favorite loophole—and in return, Vietnam will allow American exports...

Lahaina – On Maui’s bustling west side, life has returned to normal. Traffic is dense between Lahaina and Kapalua, with people flocking to hotels and businesses. The parking lot of the renovated Lahaina Cannery, about a mile north of the ruined harbor, is jammed with cars. In the hills mauka of the highway that hugs Maui’s leeward coast, new homes are rising on empty pockets of land. But nothing is really normal here. Nearly two years after wildfires destroyed Lahaina’s central historic and commercial district and leveled neighborhoods stretching into the foothills of the West Maui Mountains, residents still struggle...

The EU is prepared to take the necessary steps to safeguard its interests if the U.S. proceeds with imposing a 30% tariff on European goods starting Aug 1, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Saturday. Von der Leyen, who heads the EU's executive arm, said in a statement that the bloc remained ready "to continue working towards an agreement by Aug 1". "Few economies in the world match the European Union's level of openness and adherence to fair trading practices," she continued. "We will take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests, including the adoption of proportionate...

Two churchgoers have been killed and a state trooper seriously wounded in two shootouts during a gunman's rampage. Panicked passengers ran for their lives as shots were fired at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, about 11.40am, wounding the trooper. The shooter carjacked a vehicle and fled 16 miles to Richmond Road Baptist Church, where he was cornered by pursuing cops, police said. Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers said the gunman, who may have a connection to the congregation, fired on worshippers inside the church. Beverly Gunn, 72, and Christina Combs, 32, were shot dead as they tried to escape,...

This week we pop across to the Mendips and explore the heart of Somerset with a rather unsettling Mystery. Deep in mining country a discovery was made, 20m below the surface, to this day we have yet to fully explain what happened here. The Most Unsettling MYSTERY, No one can Explain... | 14:25 Paul Whitewick | 191K subscribers | 12,833 views | July 13, 2025

This trend marks a stark departure from the previous administration’s figures, Breitbart reported. In a significant development, all job gains under the Trump administration have solely resulted from the efforts of native-born workers. This shift under President Donald Trump, compared to the job acquisition dynamics during the previous administration, is substantial. Under former President Joe Biden in 2024, only 52 percent of new employment was attributed to native-born Americans.

Laura Loomer @LauraLoomer I’m convinced that @TuckerCarlson is going to run for US President in 2028 as the extreme libertarian Bernie Sanders. Bookmark this! 11:38 AM · Jul 13, 2025

[Catholic Caucus] Should Illegal Aliens Be Dispensed From Sunday Mass Obligations?American bishops should not be excusing crime.In the early half of the 20th century, beginning in 1917, Mexico’s government began persecuting Catholics. A new constitution outlawed Catholic teaching, banned religious orders, and claimed all Church property for the government. Violent persecution within less than a decade. The priest Luis Bátiz Sainz was arrested for teaching catechism and celebrating Mass and was executed by firing squad. Miguel de la Mora, another priest, was executed while praying the rosary. Rodrigo Aguilar Alemán was arrested while celebrating Mass in secret and hanged. While...

Former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle responded to the GAO report on the Butler assassination attempt released by Senator Grassley. On Saturday, just one day shy of the one-year anniversary of the assassination attempt against President Trump, Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) released a report highlighting some of the Secret Service failures. As TGP reported earlier, a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report revealed that the Secret Service during Biden’s presidency did not alert the team responsible for securing Trump’s July 13, 2024, rally. The report revealed the Secret Service, under then-Director Kimberly Cheatle’s leadership, knew of a threat...