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For months, the talk has been about weapons, aid, and financial support. Now, NATO countries are openly discussing sending troops into Ukraine, bypassing the U.S. in the process. If that happens, and Russia responds? Article 5 gets invoked. Suddenly, it’s not just Ukraine’s war anymore—it’s World War 3. British PM Keir Starmer has already announced that the UK is preparing to put boots on the ground. This isn’t speculation—it’s happening. Western troops are about to be thrown into the fight, and no one is stopping to ask if this is a good idea.

Why does every “step forward” seem to bring us even closer to an apocalyptic showdown with Russia? Now we are being told that the UK, France and other European nations will be working with Ukraine to develop a “plan to stop the fighting”. We aren’t being given specific details about the plan yet, but there are two things that we do know. First of all, it will involve European troops on Ukrainian soil. In fact, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is already telling us that the British are ready to put “boots on the ground”. Secondly, the plan will almost...

Things are not always as they seem, and I am convinced that the drama that we witnessed at the White House on Friday is a perfect example. Right now, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is being endlessly ridiculed by the conservative media in the United States. One of the words that is being used to describe Zelenskyy is “stupid”, but the truth is that Zelenskyy is not stupid at all. I strongly disagree with Zelenskyy on a lot of things, but I also recognize that he is an incredibly cunning individual. He has used the war with Russia to become one...

Trump’s showing who’s boss, and it’s a sight worth cheering. White House folks told Fox President Trump kicked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky out of the Oval Office—ended a heated meeting early and told him to beat it, no polite goodbye here. Reports say Trump had enough of Zelensky’s lip, shouting, “Have you ever said thank you?” over $200 billion in U.S. aid since 2022—money that’s kept Ukraine breathing. It’s live today—February 28, 2025—and Trump’s “You don’t have the cards right now” line proves he’s playing to win. The sit-down started smooth—11 a.m. EST, handshakes, the usual fluff—then Trump turned it...

We have a government that is literally fighting against itself. The federal workforce has always been more liberal than the population as a whole, but in recent years things have gotten really bad. Prior to this year, Democrats had been in control of the White House for 12 of the past 16 years. Over time, leftists that were hired for key positions just kept hiring more leftists underneath them. In fact, it got to a point where DEI policies at various agencies essentially institutionalized the systematic hiring of leftists. By the end of the Biden administration, leftist domination of most...

This is news in Mexico, but not finding any mention in English publications. On Monday, Mexico extradited 29 cartel bosses to the US, including Rafael Caro Quintero, involved in the killing of DEA agent Enrique Camareno in 1985 and top Zeta bosses Oscar Omar Treviño Morales, and Miguel Angel Treviño Morales. All those extradited were already incarcerated in Mexican prisons. It is being reported here that the US and Mexico have agreed in a meeting to jointly attack the cartel power and fentanyl. I don’t know why this isn’t big news in the US, it’s a sign that Mexico wants...

The long-awaited release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein is set for today, February 27. These files, which include flight logs and names, are expected to reveal influential individuals linked to Epstein and shed light on his criminal operations. Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed the disclosure, emphasizing the importance of protecting the identities of over 250 victims. The release is anticipated to trigger renewed legal and media scrutiny. High-profile names may be exposed, some of whom have long been speculated but never confirmed. The documents are likely to include legal filings, testimonies, and records detailing Epstein’s network and...

Congressman Tim Burchett just confirmed what many suspected—your tax dollars are being laundered. The endless spending, the wars, the so-called “aid packages”—it all circles back into the pockets of the political elite. “Where did all of your tax dollars go?” Burchett asked. “They left Washington, DC, flowed through some organization, and ended up right back in politicians’ back pockets.” That’s the game. Money moves through bureaucratic hands, gets funneled through third parties, and somehow—like magic—it enriches the very people who claim to be “serving the public.”

Do not read this article if you do not want to get angry. The “healthcare industry” in the United States has become one gigantic money making scam, and tens of millions of American families now live in great fear of illness and disease. Why are they so afraid? It is because a single trip to the hospital can ruin you financially. Even if you are covered by health insurance, medical debt can still wreck your finances. In fact, most of the people that go bankrupt due to medical bills actually have health insurance. Meanwhile, on the other side there are...

200,000 jobs—gone in Washington, D.C., in less than a month. This isn’t just a blip. Consumer spending will take a hit. Housing won’t be far behind. But don’t expect the impact overnight. This is a slow-motion unraveling. The so-called "booming" service sector last quarter? Just inflated prices masking stagnation. The illusion of expansion disappears the moment you look at the numbers. And now, the consequences are here.

France just made it clear—if you don’t fall in line, you’re finished. The government is shutting down C8, a massively popular right-wing TV channel, because it wasn’t “diverse enough.” Translation? It dared to challenge the state-approved narrative. Millions of viewers tuned in, but that doesn’t matter. The decision is final—C8 will be gone by next Friday. France’s top court backed the move, claiming the network failed to meet its obligations and lacked profitability. Since when did profitability determine a channel’s right to exist? This isn’t about contracts. It’s about silencing dissent. The media regulator, Arcom, hit C8 with fines and...

The U.S. government is in the habit of sending hundreds of billions overseas each year—foreign aid, military assistance, humanitarian support—and most of it is wasted or siphoned off by the well-connected. It’s the ultimate slush fund. Billions are funneled to NGOs that line their pockets, pay exorbitant salaries to their cronies, and rarely, if ever, deliver on the stated mission. This is a direct line to the $36 trillion debt and a $2 trillion annual deficit we’re drowning in. Foreign aid is a massive scam, draining U.S. coffers while our own infrastructure and services fall apart. Look at the State...

Have you noticed that there has been a very alarming rise in volcanic activity in recent months? According to Volcano Discovery, 38 volcanoes around the globe have recently erupted, and dozens more are showing signs of either unrest or minor activity. In all my years, I have never seen anything quite like this, and I am entirely convinced that seismic activity will only increase during the months ahead. Here in the United States, I am watching Mt. Rainier very closely, and Yellowstone is a threat that is constantly hanging over our heads. But scientists are warning that Mount Spurr could...

The U.S. Postal Service has been hemorrhaging cash for decades—centuries, even!—mired in bureaucracy and rotten leadership, and Trump’s finally swinging the axe! On February 21, 2025, he’s set to torch the governing board and yank this 250-year-old relic under the Commerce Department. The board’s squealing, threatening lawsuits to clutch their cushy gigs—pathetic! Trump’s been howling for an overhaul forever, and with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy bailing, it’s go time. This crumbling beast might just get the gutting it deserves. The numbers’ll make you gag—a $9.9 billion operating loss in 2024, up nearly $3 billion from last year’s flop! Liabilities stack...

Florida’s new Attorney General, James Uthmeier, just dropped a bombshell that’s got the corporate giants sweating. The state’s hauling Target Corporation into court with a class-action lawsuit that’s accusing them of flat-out deceiving shareholders. And why? Because they shoved a pile of radical LGBTQ merchandise—stuff Uthmeier says was designed to “sexualize children”—right into their stores, knowing full well it could torch their bottom line. Do they think we’re all just too dumb to notice? Here’s the kicker: this isn’t some wild conspiracy cooked up in a basement. Florida’s claiming Target broke federal securities laws—big time—by hiding the risks tied to...

Most Americans don’t know that for much of U.S. history there was no federal income tax and there was no central bank. But now everyone assumes that we must have a federal income tax and a central bank in order to have a functioning society. Today, there are just a handful of nations that do not have an income tax, and more than 99 percent of the entire population of the globe lives in a country that has a central bank. Of course the two work hand in hand. A central bank creates a spiral of borrowing that is meant...

Delta Air Lines has offered $30,000 to each passenger aboard Flight 4819, which crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport on February 17, 2025. This gesture, totaling over $2.2 million, is provided “with no strings attached” and does not affect passengers’ rights to pursue legal action. The flight, originating from Minneapolis, carried 76 passengers and four crew members. All individuals survived the incident, though 21 sustained injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Norm Eisen's ongoing lawsuits against Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are drawing scrutiny—and not just because of the high-profile figures involved. It turns out, Eisen’s own family ties are raising serious questions about conflict of interest. His daughter, Tamar Eisen, worked as a Program Officer for the National Democratic Institute (NDI)—a non-profit organization that has been on the receiving end of millions in USAID funding. It doesn’t stop there. The NDI has been the recipient of substantial USAID grants, including a hefty $32.3 million for the “Electoral Empowerment of CSO Project.” Now, just as Norm Eisen’s lawsuits against...

The U.S. government has been operating in a state of financial chaos for 26 years, with persistent weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting. This is not a recent issue—it’s a lifestyle for Washington, one that’s resulted in severe mismanagement of taxpayer money. The General Accounting Office has openly admitted that, year after year, there have been “material weaknesses” in the internal controls. Translation? The government’s been cooking its books for the entire century. The Department of Defense (DoD) has ongoing financial management problems, while federal agencies like the SBA and Department of Education have struggled to accurately report on...

The Social Security system just took a massive hit—thanks to DOGE uncovering what could be one of the largest frauds in American history. With over 395 million Social Security numbers on file, you’d think there was some sort of miracle happening. But the U.S. population? Around 334 million. That’s a discrepancy you can’t just ignore. This isn’t a technical glitch—this is fraud. DOGE’s investigation uncovered 3.5 million Social Security recipients listed as being over 140 years old, with some records showing ages as absurd as 360-369 years old. This isn’t a glitch—this is outright fraud. Even more shocking, over 25...