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Vice President JD Vance sat down with Laura Ingraham for an exclusive interview on The Ingraham Angle, tackling America’s shifting stance on Europe, the escalating crisis in Syria, and the high-stakes decisions shaping U.S. foreign policy. His candid take on border security, free speech, and global alliances pulls no punches. Vance emphasized the deep historical and cultural ties between the United States and Europe, describing it as “the cradle of Western civilization.” While acknowledging disagreements with European leaders, he stressed that shared religious and cultural values should guide future relations. However, he also warned of Europe’s internal struggles, particularly its...

A group of moderate Democrats quietly gathered in Virginia last month — and hatched a comeback plan to try to distance the party from the far-left and win back the working class by embracing “patriotism.” Third Way, a centrist-leaning Democratic think tank, put together the soul-searching retreat in Londoun County, a roughly hour drive from Washington, DC, and invited elected leaders, consultants, staffers and others to critically assess the party’s woes “Activist groups and progressive staffers push unpopular cultural positions, making it seem like Democrats are more extreme than they actually are,” said a summary paper from the retreat and...

The Ukrainian president is already in London, where on Sunday a summit of European leaders will be held to seek lasting peace.. The Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, asked the Ukrainian president, Volodimir Zelenski,, on Saturday to find "a way to repair his relationship" with the American leader, Donald Trump, and asked him to "respect everything he has done" for Ukraine. In statements to the BBC, Rutte said, "I have spoken on the phone twice with Zelenski and told him that we have to continue together to achieve lasting peace. I have told him that we have to respect...

In a move that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and the passionate Star Wars fandom, Kathleen Kennedy, the longtime president of Lucasfilm, is reportedly set to retire by the end of 2025. After more than a decade steering one of Disney’s most iconic franchises into the ground, Kennedy’s departure marks the end of an era defined by ambitious expansion, woke creative decisions, and a relentless push to modernize a galaxy far, far away. The news—first reported by industry insider Matthew Belloni of Puck—has sparked widespread speculation about the future of Star Wars and its place within Disney’s sprawling empire. Kennedy’s...

The FBI has closed its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office ... The decision follows growing criticism from Republican lawmakers. Earlier this month, Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray, condemning what she described as “radical” DEI initiatives that she argued had “endangered” Americans, citing the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans as an example. "While the facts surrounding this unconscionable attack continue to emerge, what we know is deeply troubling: the suspect was in possession of weapons, improvised explosive devices, and an ISIS flag. This horrific incident constitutes a blatant act of...

France will begin supplying Ukraine with ‘kamikaze’ drones in the next few weeks to use in its battle with Russia, the French defence minister announced Wednesday. Sébastien Lecornu, the Minister of the Armed Forces for Emmanuel Macron’s government, said that the first round of French remotely-controlled attack drones will be sent to Kyiv in the “coming weeks”. The French defence minister hailed the development for demonstrating that Paris has begun “regaining sovereignty over this key segment for our armies in less than two years” by producing the drones domestically.

They’re bringing sexy back. Because no one really wanted it to go away. In May, Victoria’s Secret announced their once iconic Fashion Show lingerie extravaganza is “BACK and will reflect who we are today, plus everything you know and love—the glamour, runway, wings, musical entertainment, and more!” But who they are today is basically who they were during their hotness heyday, with a small expansion of their vision of beauty.

Key PointsSweden is often viewed as a liberal utopia in Europe, known for its stable economy, high quality of life, and open and progressive society.But its center-right coalition government — which is propped up by the nationalist and right-wing Sweden Democrats party — has adopted an increasingly restrictive stance on immigration.The country is trumpeting its lower numbers of immigrants, but economists say the economic benefits are debatable, with growth and productivity among the factors to consider.Sweden is often viewed as a a liberal utopia in Europe and beyond, with the country of 10.5 million people known for its stable economy,...

U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will on Wednesday see their way clear to visit areas devastated by Hurricane Helene, arriving some 72-hours after former President Donald Trump made the same journey to the stricken zone. Trump journeyed to the disaster area early on Monday, visiting the devastated town of Valdosta in Georgia. The Republican nominee traveled with a Christian charity organization that brought trucks of fuel, food, water and other supplies, as Breitbart News reported. The death toll is now approaching 160 people, and power and cellular service remains unavailable in some places.

President Biden on Tuesday took long-expected executive action that will turn away migrants seeking asylum who cross the southern border illegally at times when there is a high volume of daily encounters.

Supporters of Russian President Vladimir Putin are suggesting that his upcoming interview with Tucker Carlson could trigger a 'civil war' in the US. Carlson, who confirmed he'll be chatting with Putin soon, said it's his "duty" to keep the public informed about the Ukraine war. Pro-Putin broadcasters have praised Carlson's decision to interview Putin, hinting it could cause internal conflict in the US. One Russian TV commentator exclaimed: "God willing, there will be a civil war!" Political scientist Sergey Mikheyev told Russia-1: "If Tucker dares to broadcast this interview in the US, first and foremost, this will blow up their...

The Atlantic magazine's unintentionally hilarious IF TRUMP WINS series warns its readers of the scary apocalyptic future should Donald Trump emerge victorious in 2024, but Helen Lewis brought a mildly moderating tone to the flock, urging the Trump-loathing readers not to "go bonkers" again as they did after Trump won in 2016. Should the unthinkable happen again, Lewis urged her readers not to go full mental jacket as explained in the title, "THE LEFT CAN’T AFFORD TO GO MAD."

'What I don’t like is anonymous Russians and Chinese and Iranians having' it, Haley told CNBC ... Nikki Haley was asked to explain her earlier remarks about social media companies on Wednesday and said that while she didn't mind "anonymous American" free speech, she didn't support anonymous free speech for actors in Russia, Iran and China. During an appearance on Fox News on Tuesday, Haley said every person on social media should be "verified by their name." Haley, who was fiercely criticized by fellow Republican candidates for the idea, joined the hosts of CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Wednesday and was...

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said she has been keeping in touch with Arabic and Muslim countries with the goal of preventing a clash of civilizations, as the West sides with Israel while it carries out indiscriminate attacks on hospitals, mosques, churches, refugee camps and more. Meloni reiterated that her government stands with Israel and fully supports its right to self-defense, during a speech to the Senate, according to a statement by her office. She denounced the Palestinian resistance group Hamas for starting the current phase of the Israeli-Palestine conflict and warned about anti-Semitism. But Meloni added the right to...

The Home Secretary said a ‘misguided dogma of multiculturalism’ has proved ‘toxic’ for Europe.Suella Braverman has declared that multiculturalism has “failed” in Europe and threatens social cohesion in the nation state. The Home Secretary, giving a speech on migration in the United States, said a “misguided dogma of multiculturalism” has allowed people to come to the UK with the aim of “undermining the stability and threatening the security of society”. Setting out the “civic argument” against illegal migration, Ms Braverman said: “Uncontrolled immigration, inadequate integration and a misguided dogma of multiculturalism have proven a toxic combination for Europe over the...

The Belgian government's decision to not provide shelter for single men seeking asylum was met with dismay on Wednesday by political figures and human rights organizations. Places are to be reserved exclusively for families with children, the Belgian state secretary for asylum and migration, Nicole de Moor, announced, arguing insufficient capacity meant families, women and children should be given priority. According to the EU Agency for Asylum, male applicants last year accounted for 71% of asylum claims across the bloc and associated countries Iceland, Israel, Norway, Serbia, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

In a new scathing op-ed, former President Trump detailed many of the insanities coming from his political opponents as they pushed the completely unproven idea of Trump-Russia collusion. He made the case that despite all the grief he and many close to him have been subjected to as a result of the Russiagate Hoax, the true victims of the madness are the American people. After kicking off with a brief introduction establishing the piece’s premise, the former president took us back to his run for office in 2016, discussing campaign promises including his vows to end mass illegal immigration, globalist...

Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis previewed his border policy rollout in a dark video about the crisis, taking aim at rivals in an out of the White House. The new spot, accentuated with thriller-movie music, appears to double as a sharp rebuke of President Biden’s immigration record and an implicit dig at former President Donald Trump’s failure to make good on his promises. DeSantis will formally unveil his border security policy on Monday in Eagle Pass, Texas. “We will secure the border. We will stop the cartels. We will build the wall. We will stop the invasion. NO EXCUSES. @RonDeSantis...

Disney is in big financial trouble, and desperate times call for desperate measures...including shutting down projects, liquidating assets...and selling Lucasfilm! This is what a source told me on Monday, as I reported in my last video about these rumors, and after that video I was contacted by Kamran Pasha, whose source codenamed Sparrow independently confirmed much of what my source alleged, but then added one detail - they believe GEORGE LUCAS is the BUYER! Folks, this video contains a MASSIVE amount of information and rumors coming out of Disney, so kick back, grab some popcorn or a stiff drink, and...

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) directed the state National Guard and California Highway Patrol to help in the fight against fentanyl trafficking in San Francisco. As part of a new partnership, the agencies are tasked with identifying personnel and resources to assist San Francisco following a 41% spike in fentanyl overdose deaths in the first few months of this year. “We are providing more law enforcement resources and personnel to crack down on crime linked to the fentanyl crisis, holding the poison peddlers accountable, and increasing law enforcement presence to improve public safety and public confidence in San Francisco,” Newsom said...