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More than 150 medics have arrived at the US military hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, in recent days, the Wall Street Journal reported. The deployment could signal a potential escalation of US military operations in the ongoing Iran conflict.The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in the Kaiserslautern district serves as one of the primary treatment facilities for US soldiers wounded in the Middle East. The arrival of additional medical personnel suggests preparations for a possible increase in casualties. Military preparations intensify Bombers stationed at bases in the United States and Great Britain are on high alert, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing...

Over the summer months, 5 million people will visit London, with its free museums and galleries, massive events featuring the biggest names in music and sport, and everything Britain’s capital city has to offer. And, as new figures released today show, they’ll be able to do so knowing London is one of the safest cities of its size in the world. On social media, a dark blizzard of disinformation – much of it coordinated and amplified by extreme groups and hostile foreign actors – has seen bots and trolls depict London as a “lawless” city where crime goes unpunished and...

In an obvious case of the pot calling the kettle black, Amy Acton, who is running for governor, is touting her endorsement by Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly known as NARAL Pro-Choice America, formerly known as National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League, formerly known as National Abortion Rights Action League, and originally known as National Association for the Repeal of Abortion Laws), and labeling her opponent as “extreme.” I’ll concede that most Americans’ views are somewhere in the middle on the abortion issue, but I think we need to examine what exactly “extreme” means in this discussion. A consistent...

When Donald Trump’s pick to run the Justice Department promised to take action against the dark forces behind the abortion pill explosion, he probably didn’t expect to start anytime soon. That all changed Thursday when Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) pulled back the curtain on a sinister underground network trying to pump mifepristone into all 50 states. Plan C, an under-the-radar organization that’s coaching people to break the law, has been a one-stop shop, helping women (and predatory men) get their hands on a drug that seriously hurts almost 11% of the moms who take it. This criminal operation, Hawley demanded,...

MADISON, Wis. -- A portion of Williamson Street near the site where police shot and killed a man will be closed through mid-morning on Thursday. City of Madison officials said the street will stay closed from South Dickinson Street to South Few Street "to ensure public safety." There will be message boards and signs set out to alert drivers of the closures. It is unclear when exactly the street will reopen. According to city officials Thursday afternoon, officials are currently discussing details on the street closures and assessing options to ensure the situation is "safe." Madison police shot and killed...

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[Catholic Caucus] Pagan Aztec war dance takes over LA Catholic cathedral sanctuaryThe sacrilegious ‘Aztec Mass’ event featured pagan Aztec music and war dances with immodest performers near the altar of the Los Angeles cathedral.The Archdiocese of Los Angeles allowed the performance of a “Misa Azteca” (“Aztec Mass”) concert, which featured pagan Aztec music, dances, and poetry in the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels last month.The sacrilegious June 27 event, held in the mother church of the largest archdiocese in the United States, combined the sacred music of the Catholic Mass, such as the solemn “Kyrie” chant and the...

Former U.S. Women's National Team star Megan Rapinoe said Tuesday that efforts to bar transgender athletes from competing in women's sports amount to "an attack on women in society," arguing the debate extends far beyond questions of fairness in athletic competition. Appearing on ABC's "The View," Rapinoe dismissed arguments that restrictions on transgender athletes are primarily about protecting girls' and women's sports. Instead, she argued, opponents are using the issue as part of a broader campaign against women's empowerment. "They're going after trans people in sports, and they're using this as a wedge issue because we love sports. And, you...

A Pentagon official has been placed on leave after he was filmed bashing President Donald Trump and promising he would "stay" until Trump leaves office so he can "undo whatever's been done."A report from Newsweek identified the man as Brandon Newsom, a senior official in the office of the Secretary of the Navy. He was filmed by reporter James O'Keefe, of O'Keefe Media Group, who conducts undercover investigations and interviews."In the footage, Newsom can be heard saying that he wanted to 'stay and stick it out' at the Pentagon, adding: 'So that way, when the time comes, I can undo...

A federal district judge has denied immunity to Hood County officials who arrested a Navy veteran and journalist for posting a political meme, clearing the way for his lawsuit to move forward on the merits. The journalist had frequently criticized public officials, including those responsible for his arrest. By denying the motion to dismiss, the court kept the journalist’s constitutional claims alive and offered an early signal of skepticism toward criminalizing political satire. Kolton Krottinger is a U.S. Navy veteran and journalist in Hood County who “reports on local government, interviews candidates, and publishes political commentary and analysis to the...

A Rhode Island lawmaker who previously referred to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers as “Nazi Gestapo thugs” said “your day of reckoning will come mother——” in a charged social media post aimed at the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. State Rep. Enrique Sanchez, a Democrat, directed his anger at ICE in a post Wednesday on X decrying its enforcement tactics. “Fighting and dealing with ICE since last year has f—– me up in the head after trying to protect and defend hundreds and hundreds of our community members in Providence and...

It's an old saying: when someone tells you who they are, believe them. Nothing could be truer than when talking about the modern-day Democratic Party. After using minorities for decades for their votes, then ignoring them once they get elected, their lurch towards Democratic Socialism/communism has another traditionally reliable Democrat voting bloc thinking twice. The Jewish community, more specifically in Detroit, does not like what they are seeing. The candidacy of Abdul El-Sayed for the Michigan Senate is starting to make several Detroit-area Jewish Democratic donors nervous. So much so that they have come up with a contingency plan should...

Claims that the United States has "integrated" its military with Israel have circulated widely following the passage of the House version of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The phrase is dramatic, but it does not accurately describe what Congress has approved. The legislation does not merge the two militaries, establish a combined command, or create a NATO-style mutual defence treaty. American and Israeli armed forces will continue to operate under separate national command structures. The bill instead seeks to integrate something that may prove even more important over the long term: the defence innovation ecosystems of...

An Albuquerque Catholic parish already known for provocative political displays is facing new scrutiny after its church letterboard appeared to single out a local woman by name after she repeatedly criticized the parish’s left-wing messaging. The latest controversy centers on Saint Therese Parish on Fourth Street in Albuquerque. A photo of the parish sign shows the message: “RACISM GRAVE SIN AGAINST GODS LOVE KATRINA G.” The apparent reference was to Katrina Griego, who has posted multiple photos of the parish’s letterboard signs on Facebook while criticizing what she described as a “woke” priest using a Catholic church for political messaging....

The NYPD launched a massive human trafficking crackdown during the FIFA World Cup — busting nearly 90 creeps and rescuing dozens of survivors, including a child being sex trafficked from a hotel room. A slew of operations before and during the 39-day international soccer tournament resulted in 89 arrests and the rescue of 43 people, Inspector Gary Marcus, commanding officer of the NYPD’s Special Victims Unit, told reporters on Thursday. Seven of those rescued across the five boroughhs are minors, Marcus said. Investigators surveilled watch parties, monitored dark corners of the internet, and paid visits to previously convicted sex traffickers...

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced Wednesday that 18 people were charged with unlawful assembly and resisting an officer after an unpermitted block party during Pride weekend. Police in riot gear had stormed a so-called “Stud Alley” block party on June 27 in a chaotic scene that led to 20 arrests. Stud Alley, an unauthorized annual block party held in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood during Pride weekend, has taken place for six years. The event drew hundreds last year, but police monitored the party then rather than shutting it down, KQED reported. But this year, the organizers...

The Los Angeles Police Department is adding new technology to its black-and-white patrol vehicle fleet, including upgraded sirens designed to alert drivers sooner and improve safety. The so-called Rumbler low-frequency warning system works alongside existing sirens to produce low-frequency sound waves that motorists and pedestrians can both hear and feel. Unlike conventional sirens, police say the low-frequency tones can penetrate sound-insulated vehicles, giving drivers more time to react to approaching emergency vehicles.

The Trump administration is ratcheting up tariffs on 60 countries that have failed to ban imports made from forced labor, as 10% global duties are set to expire Friday. Senior administration officials said Thursday that countries that have begun implementing a forced labor prohibition will be hit with 10% duties, while those that haven’t will receive an import tax of 12.5% — with the levies taking effect at 12:01 a.m. on July 24. “The United States has had a forced labor import ban for nearly a century, and rigorously enforces it; it’s well past time for our trading partners to...

BREAKING: KRQE has lost the CBS affiliation after 72 years — and it's moving to KOAT, making Channel 7 the undisputed juggernaut of New Mexico television. Mark Ronchetti spent 15+ years at KRQE and also worked at KOAT. Sources in both buildings. Nobody else can break this down from the inside. CBS told Nexstar the money wasn't enough. Hearst stepped up and wrote the check. Now KOAT holds BOTH major networks — and KRQE goes independent. Is one station holding both major networks good for New Mexico — or a consolidation problem nobody's talking about?

If you care so much about immigrants, maybe we should discuss your time at HHS, Xavier’ Hey Cal Chamber, how do you feel about your endorsement of Xavier Becerra for Governor now? “Candidate for California Governor Xavier Becerra is prioritizing illegal immigrants over legal residents’ investment in brick and mortar businesses. Every policy he actually addresses favors people who are here illegally,” the Globe noted on X. Candidate for CA Governor @XavierBecerra is prioritizing illegal immigrants over legal residents' investment in brick and mortar businesses. Every policy he actually addresses favors people who are here illegally. https://t.co/WfgZOI1JVd — Katy Grimes...