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The Pentagon said Monday it will pause participation in the Permanent Joint Board on Defense, the principal strategic forum for Canada-U.S. defense cooperation, after accusing Canada of failing to contribute enough to its own defense. Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby announced the pause on social media, indicating that divisive rhetoric from Canadian officials prompted the U.S. to reassess its strategic partnerships. “A strong Canada that prioritizes hard power over rhetoric benefits us all. Unfortunately, Canada has failed to make credible progress on its defense commitments,” Mr. Colby posted on X. “Delivering on shared continental defense begins by recognizing our...

Kane representative Zach McGinnis told TMZ that he died from complications related to a 2020 stroke. Voice actor Tom Kane, known for his work with Cartoon Network and his long-running roles in the Star Wars franchise, died Monday at the age of 64. Kane representative Zach McGinnis told TMZ that he died from complications related to a 2020 stroke. "Though his voice may now be silent, the characters, stories, and love he gave to the world will live on forever," McGinnis said. "But beyond the incredible career was an extraordinary man. Tom was a devoted husband and father who, alongside...

All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed on Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base, officials said. The collision involved two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 in Whidbey Island, Washington, said Cmdr. Amelia Umayam, spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. The aircraft were performing an aerial demonstration when the crash happened, Umayam said in a statement. She said the four crew members from both jets safely ejected and were being evaluated by medical personnel. Nobody at the military base was hurt, said...

Former LA mayor and state Assembly speaker Antonio Villaraigosa hasn’t run the most electrifying campaign for governor. But he has been doing an admirable job in recent weeks of highlighting the most important reality in this campaign: California can’t blame Donald Trump for its problems. “We can’t put everything on Donald Trump,” he said last weekend in an interview with MS NOW (once known as MSNBC, still as far-left as ever). “We have the highest homelessness in the United States of America, the highest gas prices, the highest utilities, the highest home prices. People can’t afford rent. And those happened...

Large amounts of sargassum have already been detected across parts of the Atlantic and Caribbean earlier than in previous years.South Florida beaches are once again dealing with large blooms of sargassum seaweed, and scientists say the 2026 season could become one of the worst on record. Large amounts of sargassum have already been detected across parts of the Atlantic and Caribbean earlier than in previous years. The large blooms are attributed to warmer ocean temperatures and more nutrients in the water. Trade winds and ocean currents are pushing the floating brown algae from the Atlantic Sargassum Belt through the Caribbean...

Disgraced former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman, who rose to infamy for derailing the O.J. Simpson murder prosecution after it was revealed he had used the *-****, has died at age 74. A close friend told TMZ — which first reported the news — that Fuhrman died of an “aggressive form of cancer” May 12. Fuhrman found the infamous bloody glove purportedly linking Simpson to the gruesome 1994 killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman outside her LA home.

Massie apparently told West at the time that he had sex with Lauren Boebert shortly after his wife passed away. After Boebert had reportedly spent the weekend campaigning for Thomas Massie. [cut] Massie bragged about his sexual relations with Boebert while Ms. West was dating Massie and that Massie's district director, Christopher McCane, would allegedly 'manage' the women Massie dated... According to Cynthia West, Thomas Massie used a burner phone to communicate with the woman he had dated after the death of his wife. As per West, Massie even named the phone a 'boner phone." West further claimed that he...

Muslim passengers being deported from Ireland to Pakistan were insensitively served pork sausages as part of a breakfast during their chartered flight. A Government-appointed human rights monitor branded the meal choice "inappropriate" aboard the journey from Dublin to Islamabad transporting 24 men to the Muslim-majority nation. The monitor's assessment noted "the quality of food was a low standard" and criticised the decision to include pork products for individuals travelling to an Islamic country – naturally defying the dietary practices of the religion. Before the flight – which cost Irish taxpayers €473,000 – the men were detained overnight across three separate...

The NFL is “expected to award the 2028 draft to Minneapolis” during the owners meetings this week. A formal announcement is “likely to come Tuesday following a vote by owners.” Local organizers led by the Minnesota Sports & Events commission submitted a bid in March for the event. This year’s draft in Pittsburgh drew a record 805,000 fans across the three days. MSE EVP/Business Development & Tourism Matt Meunier in March said that U.S. Bank Stadium would be a “‘foundational piece’ of the draft footprint.” There also is a 4.2-acre park adjoining the stadium, known as The Commons. Weather in...

(The Center Square)—The Los Angeles City Council’s delay on a $30-an-hour minimum wage has some groups shaking their heads and others clapping their hands. The council last week voted to postpone implementation of the new minimum wage for hotel and airport workers. The vote was 9-6 and would move the timeline from 2028 to 2030. The vote came amid pressure from businesses threatening efforts to repeal the city’s gross receipts tax, which is a major source of revenue for Los Angeles. Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson has been quoted in various news reports as calling this a placeholder to keep talks...

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson When voters in Seattle handed the mayor’s office to self-proclaimed socialist Katie Wilson, local Democrat Rob Saka celebrated the “change.” He praised her energy and looked forward to a city that would “uplift working families” while fighting the resurgent Trump agenda. Less than five months later, Saka is singing a different tune. Speaking to the New York Times, the council member admitted he is “gravely concerned” about the accelerating business exodus. “This is real,” he conceded. Wilson’s infamous response to fleeing millionaires—”like, bye”—has aged about as well as her economic vision. The mayor laughed off warnings...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tried his hand at an impression of President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in northern Kentucky on Monday, May 18. When he first offered me this job, he said, ‘Pete, you’re gonna have to be tough as ----,' ” Hegseth said in Trump’s voice, pausing for applause and laughter from the crowd in Hebron, Ky. “'They’re gonna come after ya.' ” Switching back to his own voice, Hegseth said, “And boy, was he right.” Hegseth made the comments while speaking at a campaign rally for Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL challenging Rep. Thomas Massie...

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Maltese priests ‘prevented’ from criticizing Islam by Archbishop Scicluna, preacher claimsThe allegations follow Scicluna's controversial 2017 endorsement of Islamic religious education in Maltese state and Church schools, which drew more than 2,000 protest signatures.A Maltese Christian preacher said Catholic priests privately supported his criticism of Islam but were allegedly prevented from speaking publicly by Archbishop Charles Scicluna.On May 12, Christian preacher Jesrit Angel Camilleri stated in a video published on Facebook by the Maltese conservative party, Ahwa Maltin, that several local Catholic priests had contacted him privately to praise his public defense of Christianity and criticism of Islam. At the...

Mark Fuhrman, the controversial LAPD detective who was convicted of lying on the witness stand in the OJ Simpson trial, has died. He was 74 years old. TMZ reported that Fuhrman died a year after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of throat cancer. Fuhrman was one of the first two police detectives sent to investigate the 1994 killings of Simpson's ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman in Los Angeles. The slayings and Simpson's trial exposed divisions on race and policing in America. Fuhrman reported finding a bloody glove at Simpson's home but his credibility came under...

Dr. William Federer breaks down the entire history of our American government and how we lost track of our original governmental design. This is another 68 minute video.

The Hungarian filmmaker details the struggle to secure distribution for Jewish stories and a "puritan, moralising, self-righteousness" looming over Hollywood ahead of the Cannes premiere of 'Moulin.'Legendary Hungarian filmmaker László Nemes has spoken plainly about “an orgy of antisemitism overtaking the West.” In a new interview with The Guardian published on Monday, the acclaimed director discusses bringing his latest World War II venture — a biopic on the French resistance hero Jean Moulin — to the Cannes Film Festival, but much of the piece centers on what Nemes describes as a “puritan, moralising, self-righteousness” looming over Hollywood. Nemes, who won...

WASHINGTON — Tennessee Rep. Steve Cohen broke down in tears while reflecting on his decision to drop his reelection bid after redistricting all but ensured he had no path to victory. Cohen (D-Tenn.), the sole Democrat in Tennessee’s congressional delegation, lamented the Republicans’ revamping of the Volunteer State’s 9th district, which is majority minority, and railed against redistricting as “bad for democracy.” “I’m upset by this,” the now-outgoing Democrat bemoaned to NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo on Friday. “And I don’t get the criticism of stand and fight.” “Why would you fight when they changed the district and there aren’t enough votes...

Dr. William Federer unpacks who Muhammad actually is and the dark history of Islam. This was during a morning service at Calvary Chapel Chino Hills this past Sunday morning.

Amtrak is beginning the rollout of its next-generation Airo passenger trains, marking the start of a nationwide fleet modernization effort that will eventually bring dozens of new trainsets to routes across the country. The first Amtrak Cascades Airo trainset arrived Saturday in Seattle ahead of its expected debut this fall, becoming the first of 83 planned Airo trainsets that officials say will gradually enter service nationwide in the coming years. The new trains are designed to replace aging rail cars that have been in service for decades on several passenger rail routes. The Amtrak Cascades route connects Eugene, Oregon, Portland,...