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Two gunmen have opened fire at Bondi Beach with grave fears multiple people have been shot dead. Locals reported hearing gunfire about 6.50pm on Sunday, sending hundreds fleeing from the beach while police raced to the scene. Footage taken by locals showed two men wearing black and firing what appear to be shotguns from on top of a footbridge behind the surf club...

2025 HANUKKAH MASSACRE How will they justify it? Has the Australian Jewish community invaded Gaza or taken “innocent lives”? Of course not—because this has never been about Gaza. It has always been about the very existence of the Jewish people—everywhere and at all times. Tonight, we light the first Hanukkah candle and declare with clarity and conviction: Am Yisrael Chai — the people of Israel live.

Incident Analysis (High-Level, Non-Instructional) 1. Nature of the Event ​The video depicts an active terrorist attack in a civilian environment. ​A non-uniformed civilian (bystander) responds reactively, not offensively. ​The action occurs during the attack, not afterward—this is critical for legal and moral context. 2. Use of Environment ​The bystander uses a vehicle as hard cover, not merely concealment. ​This indicates instinctive or learned understanding that: ​Distance and barriers matter ​Exposure must be minimized before action ​ ​The car serves as a temporary survivability position, not a pursuit platform. 3. Decision-Making Under Stress ​The bystander does not flee blindly nor rush...

A Very Merry December, MAGAdonians ... ... bad guys, not so much

November, the Attitude of Gratitude Month! Thankful for President Trump! Thankful he says what he means and means what he says! Thankful for 1st Lady Melania Trump!

The FBI has foiled a major Islamist terror plot targeting multiple synagogues in America. The suspects - all based in Dearborn, Michigan - planned to massacre Jews on U.S. soil.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) confirmed Sunday that 400 Texas National Guard soldiers will be deployed to Illinois and other sanctuary states under a federal directive from President Trump, igniting a fierce interstate clash. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) denounced the move as “Trump’s Invasion” and called for immediate withdrawal. Governor Abbott confirmed a plan by President Trump to send Texas Army National Guard soldiers to Illinois and other parts of the country to protect federal law enforcement officials. The move, confirmed by Abbott in a social media post on Sunday, drew criticism from Illinois Governor Pritzker, who asked Abbott...

President Trump said on Monday that he would invoke the Insurrection Act in Portland if necessary. “Portland is on fire. Portland’s been on fire for years, and that’s not so much saving it. We have to save something else, because I think that’s all insurrection,” Mr. Trump told reporters at the White House. “I really think that’s criminal insurrection.” Mr. Trump said he would do what “was necessary” if it came down to invoking the Insurrection Act in Portland. “So far it hasn’t been necessary. But we have an Insurrection Act for a reason. If I had to enact it,...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order on Monday banning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from city-owned spaces. This move comes as the city’s leadership is challenging the Trump administration’s mass deportation efforts. ICE agents and other federal agencies will not be permitted to use city-owned areas to prepare for or conduct their operations. From NBC Chicago: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Monday signed an executive order aimed at limiting where federal agents can gather in the city, prohibiting them from using certain city-owned spaces for immigration enforcement activities. The order, which is set to take effect immediately,...

SNL sketch referencing Pete Hegseth, 2025 In October 2025, Saturday Night Live aired a sketch referencing Pete Hegseth’s fiery remarks at a major military gathering. The comedic portrayal attempted to lampoon the atmosphere surrounding his address, but for those who have lived and served within the disciplined culture of the U.S. Armed Forces, the nuances of that moment carried a deeper strategic weight. What many viewers saw as political theater, warriors understood as a disciplined silence under authority. Political humor has long served as both a mirror and a pressure valve in American society. In a democracy, satire often reveals...

OAN says government shutting down; Senate Democrats won't cave

… Multiple War Department officials confirmed to Fox News that top military commanders had been asked to fly to Virginia for a meeting next week, though the topic of the discussion is unclear. The lack of details surrounding the gathering has some fearing a looming purge. War Secretary Pete Hegseth has previously said he wants to cut 20% of senior generals and admirals. The order, first reported by the Washington Post, applies to senior officers with the rank of brigadier general or above or their Navy equivalent and their top enlisted advisers. It comes as administration officials have been preparing...

President Trump will not allow Israel to impose sovereignty over the biblical heartland of Israel. It’s not the West Bank - it’s Judea and Samaria. It’s where Abraham Isaac and Jacob and the stories of most of the Old Testament took place. I am not surprised! The pressure from Saudi Arabia Turkey Qatar Egypt France UK and Canada was too much for him.

The threat of a U.S. government shutdown surged on Friday, as the U.S. Senate rejected a short-term funding bill to keep federal agencies operating after September 30 and then left town for a week-long break. The lawmakers voted 44-48 to defeat a stopgap spending bill that would have kept federal agencies operating at current funding levels through November 21. The measure faced near universal opposition from Democrats, who demanded increased healthcare funding. Republicans said they could vote again on September 29, just a day before funding is due to expire, when senators return from a break.

119TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. CON. RES. 48 Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in honor of the remains of the late Charles James Kirk, a lifelong advocate for freedom of speech, civil political discourse, and the political engagement of youth. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 Ms. MACE (for herself, Mr. BIGGS of Arizona, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. RULLI, Mr. MASSIE, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. PATRONIS, Mr. BABIN, Mr. MCGUIRE, Ms. BOEBERT, Mr. GILL of Texas, and Mr. JACKSON of Texas) submitted the following concurrent...

'We do not believe this person was attempting anything nefarious,' Kolvet said. Nonetheless, Runkles has been charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer and carrying a weapon into a prohibited place. At around 12:15pm on Friday, an officer with the Arizona Department of Public Safety encountered Runkles, who claimed he was working with a security detail through Turning Point USA, according to the court document. When asked to identify himself, Runkles allegedly presented a badge with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and an Idaho law enforcement identification card.

Shared https://www.patreon.com/posts/138841358?utm_campaign=postshare_creator Chapter 106: Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant When the news of Charlie’s passing reached us, the weight was heavy. His voice, so strong and clear, had carried conviction, truth, and a call to courage in a time when voices like his were desperately needed. And yet, just as quickly as he rose, the microphone fell silent. I came across a simple illustration that captured the moment more powerfully than words could. In the drawing, Charlie stood in heaven, embraced by the Lord. With humility, he asked: “Do You think someone will pick it up, Lord?” The Lord’s...

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