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Etc For truly the whole world is seeing end time signs, from the very skies to the depths of the oceans. They are seeing the global warming, they are seeing the drought, they are seeing the loss of water all over and they recognize that truly it is taking place and they do not know which way to turn. They see the wars, the rumors of wars; they see Iraq and Iran as they continue to go their evil ways. They see Russia as she joins with Iran speaking out boldly against the United States; they see all the signs that are there. They are seeing even the EU as it now meets with Iran and talks with them. When will they wake up, when will they recognize that truly it is the last days, etc
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Analysis & Opinion
Iran gains ground as the U.S. fumbles
Tehran has managed to check the deterioration of its strategic balance without offering any meaningful concession, while planting the notion that diplomacy is the path forward
Dr. Yossi Mansharof
Dr. Yossi Mansharof ■ Expert on Iran and Shiite political Islam at Misgav — Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy
As Iran enters the second round of negotiations with the U.S.—scheduled for this Saturday —it already enjoys temporary yet tangible advantages. President Trump ultimately halted an Israeli plan to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities in May—a move driven by Iran’s agreement to enter negotiations with the U.S., according to a report by The New York Times. At the same time, top Iranian officials seem increasingly confident that the threat of military confrontation is weakening—despite ongoing U.S. troop deployments in the region meant to project resolve.
On the economic front, Tehran is also seeing gains. The Iranian stock exchange has shown upward momentum, and the rial has appreciated notably, with the exchange rate dropping below one million tomans per dollar. Another advantage for Tehran was highlighted by the Saudi defense minister’s recent visit to Tehran. This reflects the state of affairs in Riyadh in the absence of a clear and resolute U.S. policy to deter Iran.
Thus, despite persistent gaps in the negotiations, Tehran has succeeded in halting the negative momentum against it in both Israel and the U.S. It has also slowed the deterioration of its strategic balance, without offering any meaningful concession. Alongside these developments, Tehran has also managed to plant the notion within circles in the U.S. and Israel that diplomacy, despite its flaws, is preferable to the risks of military escalation.
Perhaps most troubling, this evolving consensus risks becoming a trap. By clinging to diplomacy alone, Washington may forfeit a rare moment of leverage—one that could have compelled more substantial Iranian compromises. The diplomatic track may thus incur a historic cost: a missed opportunity to confront the Iranian threat—in all its dimensions—in a meaningful and comprehensive manner, after over two decades of Western hesitation.
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei himself expressed satisfaction with the first round of talks in Oman during his April 15 address. The Conservative camp senses what it describes as an "extraordinary urgency" on the part of President Trump to finalize an agreement. This, in turn, has emboldened tits belief that a somewhat revived version of the JCPOA is within reach. Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, a central figure in the negotiations, even stated that if the U.S. maintains its current course in the upcoming April 19 round, “it won’t take long to reach an agreement.”
Yet even as Washington equivocates over what restrictions Iran must accept, Tehran remains explicit in signaling its ambitions. In an April 16 interview on Iranian state television, Gharibabadi declared Iran’s intention to preserve both its nuclear capabilities and the infrastructure supporting them—even under a new agreement. He emphasized that IAEA regulations and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) do not prohibit uranium enrichment short of military-grade levels. This amounted to a thinly veiled declaration of intent: Iran will continue enriching uranium to high levels, maintaining a threshold nuclear capability.
Should Iran succeed in preserving this status under a future agreement, the consequences may be perilous. Tehran would secure a latent military nuclear capability, restrained only by a political decision to exit or bypass the agreement. While Khamenei has thus far indicated satisfaction with a threshold status and publicly opposed acquiring military nuclear capability, his speeches confirm Iran’s long-term nuclear vision. He openly enables future leaders to adopt a different stance.
In a March 12 speech, Khamenei argued that even if Iran decided to build a nuclear weapon, the US would be powerless to stop it. In a follow-up address on April 13, he condemned the West for possessing "the most destructive weapons" while refusing to permit Iran to develop comparable military capabilities.
Alongside Khamenei’s recent statements emphasizing his commitment to Israel’s destruction, Iran is attempting to establish a maritime smuggling route to Hezbollah through the port of Beirut. This effort, spurred by ongoing difficulties in aerial smuggling and tighter controls at Beirut’s airport, serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to dismantle Iran’s sponsorship of its proxy network.
The fracture in which the regime in Iran currently finds itself was clearly reflected in Khamenei's Nowruz speech, Khamenei compared the past year to 1360 in the Iranian calendar (March 1981–March 1982)—a year marked by regime instability, political assassinations, military weakness during the Iran-Iraq War, and economic major difficulties. The analogy was telling: Khamenei himself appears to recognize the current fragility of the regime.
Given these realities, the current diplomatic process itself serves as a critical test for U.S.-Israel strategic alignment under Trump. As revealed in the retirement interview of former IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi, and corroborated by reports of Iranian opposition media outlets, Tehran continues pursuing to a nuclear weapons group. Simultaneously, Tehran refuses to allow IAEA inspections at key sites—including Marivan, Turquzabad, and Lavizan.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi’s April 16–17 visit to Tehran must be seen in this sobering context. His warning that Iran is approaching the developing of a nuclear weapon even though "there's still a way to go before they get there but they're not far off, that has to be acknowledged"—underscores the urgency for a robust American response. Tehran’s ongoing refusal to provide transparency regarding suspect nuclear activity demands escalated pressure. Trump’s oft-repeated line that “Iran must never be allowed to have nuclear weapons” no longer suffices in the face of current realities. The goal must now be clearly defined: dismantling Iran’s nuclear program.
This objective must be pursued with resolve—through pressure, deterrence, and the presentation of a credible alternative to diplomatic appeasement. At the same time, the deteriorating state of Iran’s proxy network offers a strategic opening. Israel and the U.S. must exploit this moment of weakness to neutralize the proxy apparatus and act directly against the Quds Force.
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/analysis-opinion/artc-iran-gains-ground-as-the-u-s-fumbles
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etc. truly darkness, darkness is growing darker and darker and darker, war is being prepared, war is being made ready. Watch Russia, watch Turkey, watch China, watch Iran, watch Pakistan, watch Saudi Arabia, for they are not your friends nor have they ever been your friends. They are not my friends, saith your Father God, for they shall wage war against me in the last days, these are the last days. etc..
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Turkish intelligence chief meets Hamas in defiant move against Israel
Turkey’s intelligence chief holds with Hamas representatives amid rising anti-Israel rhetoric from Ankara.
Elad Benari Apr 21, 2025, 6:22 AM (GMT+3)
The head of Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MİT), İbrahim Kalın, convened with senior Hamas members on Saturday to discuss aid routes into Gaza, according to JNS.
The agency released a statement condemning Israel following the meeting, accusing it of carrying out “genocidal activities.”
The meeting featured Muhammad Darwish, chairman of the Hamas Shura Council, though the location was not disclosed. According to MİT, the discussion centered on enabling humanitarian assistance to reach Gaza and assessing “efforts to halt Israel’s genocidal activities” while pushing for a “permanent and comprehensive ceasefire.”
“The latest situation in the efforts to halt Israel’s genocidal activities in Gaza and to reach a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire was evaluated,” the agency said, reiterating Ankara’s full support for Hamas’s stance against Israel.
“Turkey will always stand by the people of Gaza, who have shown great determination and patience to protect their lands, despite Israeli attacks targeting civilians and hunger policies implemented to displace the people,” the statement added.
Kalın’s engagement with Hamas comes amid increasingly hostile rhetoric from Turkish leadership, particularly from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has increased his verbal attacks on Israel since the start of the war in Gaza on October 7, 2023.
Turkey has regularly expressed support for Hamas. Last April, Erdogan met then-Hamas political bureau leader Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul, who was later eliminated by Israel in Tehran.
Weeks after meeting Haniyeh, Erdogan boasted of the fact that more than 1,000 members of Hamas were being treated in hospitals across Turkey and also took issue with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ reference to Hamas as a terrorist organization.
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Erdogan also met with senior Hamas members in Ankara in late January. The meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Kalin, and other Hamas officials.
Fidan last month discussed the latest situation in Gaza in a phone call with Khalil al-Hayya, one of the leaders of the Hamas terrorist organization.
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/407122
12-31-19/1-1-20 New Years Eve Service etc It is not time to see the mark yet, for that will be one of the last things that you see. Etc You will see the mark of the beast, yes, you will not in two thousand twenty, but you shall see these things and as you see these things know that I have told you etc
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etc. So I hope you are listening and paying attention, for the time is extremely short as you can see and the mark of the beast shall be coming in soon and you can’t stop it. For the world has gone crazy, etc
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IN ONE HOUR THE AMERICAN ECONOMY WILL FALL – Alison Pound
Posted by 444 Prophecy News on 2025/04/20
Alison Pound
On April 10 in the morning, the Lord began speaking to me. He said: These are very serious times. These are not times for foolish games, foolish thinking. America is right on the brink. Very sudden and complete economic crash is right at the door. The Lord said to me: This is not a time to be planning trips to Europe. Your family should be planning how they are going to survive. They should be coming to Me for strategy. ( Some of my family have begun planning a trip to Europe in the next couple of years).
On the 9th of April, the day before the Lord spoke these things, I had a call from my daughter asking for prayers for my granddaughter. She had fallen out of a tree. She is nine yrs old. When she fell, she was completely winded. The breath was knocked out of her to the extent that she could not move or draw breath for long moments. The Lord said to me: This is a picture of what the economic crash will do – this is the effect it will have on the people. All the wind will be knocked out of them. They will wonder if they will breath again.
The Lord went on to say – this is what Australia will experience ( when America’s economy crashes): At first, all you will hear is what has hit America. All over the news, 24/7. In ONE HOUR OF ONE DAY it will hit America. Very sudden collapse. Complete panic and fear. Doors shut on all big business. High rise buildings (big business), all staff pushed out and doors shut. Wall street pandemonium will be televised. Then nothing. There will not be any announcement from the President. There will be a silence. After one hour, pay attention dear one, after one hour, Australia and other parts of the world will begin to react and governments will act accordingly. All trade will cease. ALL trade will cease. For 24 hours there will be no trade AT ALL on the stock exchange. NOTHING. Such is the shock the world will feel. In Australia, the lives of the middle to lower class of people will continue, businesses will open their doors and continue to sell goods and services. They will do it with eyes glued to their televisions and phones. There will be ONE WEEK of this. And then they will be addressed by the government, the Prime Minister. Yes, you heard me correctly. It will be one whole week before your Prime Minister addresses the nation. You will be told that govt. leaders are behind closed doors talking. Their meetings will last a week. Then you will be told that the world has changed forever. That the world can no longer operate in business/trade as before. A New World Order will be put in place, for the benefit of the people – this is what you will be told. This has been planned for a long time, many years. But it will take some years to set it up and get it rolling. This will happen in the midst of a war. The War that I told you is coming. So I want you to understand that these things are not years away. Not off in some distant future. They are AT THE DOOR.
Right now, Donald Trump has started a trade war. There is some dismay and anger at his actions. He has set the world on edge, there is chaos in that nation. So much uncertainty because his actions since taking the Presidential seat are not in line with what he said he would be doing. He, Trump, wants to call the tune. He wants all the world to bow to America and dance to his tune. He is a wild bull of a man, with so much pride and arrogance – a perfect picture of America. If the people of America do not like this man, then they in effect do not like themselves because he is a mirror image of them. Proud and arrogant. Secure in the knowledge that they live in the best nation in the world and they know things that others do not know. And they have not needed God (Me)to get where they wanted to get. This is the homeland of the self-made man. In ONE HOUR all that will be wiped out. The hopes and dreams of millions will be in ruins.
I know that you can not comprehend what it will be like to live in this world after this. But remember: he who dwells in the safety of the Most High, he who has made Him his dwelling place, will find shelter there from this storm. This person will have provisions laid up (for him). I will be your provider in this time and until such time as I return. Do not fear the things to come but fear Me. Honour and obey Me in all that you do. Do not look to the left or the right but look up, for salvation comes from the Lord.
This is the Scripture that was going through my mind as I wrote down what the Lord was speaking to me :
Revelation 18:[16] And saying, Alas, alas, that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls![17] For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off,
He also reminded me of my personal responsibility. He said :The important thing is the people have heard My voice. And now it is ‘on them’ as to whether they heed My voice. This is what I require of the prophet……… to speak all that I have said to them. It is not your responsibility to make them believe. That is their responsibility. The responsibility becomes theirs the moment they have heard or read what I said.
Alison Pound
https://444prophecynews.com/in-one-hour-the-american-economy-will-fall-alison-pound/
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etc.. You shall see China as she continues to rise in her power. etc.
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20 Apr, 2025 20:21
HomeWorld News
China detonates non-nuclear hydrogen bomb – media
The South China Morning Post has cited researchers as saying the 2kg magnesium hydride device generated a 1,000 degrees Celsius fireball
Chinese researchers have successfully tested a non-nuclear hydrogen bomb that created a sustained fireball, far outperforming traditional explosives, the South China Morning Post has reported.
In an article on Sunday, the newspaper cited the researchers’ study published last month in the Chinese-language Journal of Projectiles, Rockets, Missiles and Guidance. According to the report, a team from the China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s (CSSC) 705 Research Institute — a key player in underwater weapon systems — developed a 2kg (4.4lbs) bomb primarily composed of magnesium hydride, with conventional explosives serving as the catalyst.
In a field test, the device reportedly generated a fireball with temperatures exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius (1,832 degrees Fahrenheit) that lasted for more than two seconds, which is "15 times longer" than what an "equivalent TNT blast" is capable of producing.
In the reaction, magnesium hydride, a compound originally developed as an efficient fuel, rapidly releases stored hydrogen gas, resulting in a sustained inferno.
The novel explosive device’s destructive power thus is said to lie not in its blast pressure, but rather in the ability to generate extreme heat.
The South China Morning Post quoted CSSC research scientist Wang Xuefeng as explaining that its properties also allow for “precise control over blast intensity, easily achieving uniform destruction of targets across vast areas.”
If fully developed, the method could presumably yield a weapon similar to a thermobaric device – ideal for annihilating defensive structures and armored vehicles.
While the production of magnesium hydride used to be mostly small-scale and rather complicated, China has recently developed a cheaper and safer production method and built a plant capable of producing 150 tons of the compound per year.
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https://www.rt.com/news/616033-media-china-tests-non-nuclear-hydrogen-bomb/
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Pope Francis, the first pontiff from the Americas, dead at 88
By Chris Nesi, Shane Galvin and Nika Shakhnazarova
Published April 21, 2025, 4:03 a.m. ET
Pope Francis, who became the first South American and first Jesuit to ascend to the most powerful position in the Catholic Church, has died at age 88 — just one day after Easter Sunday.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo — the “chamberlain” who essentially acts as head of the Vatican between the end of a papacy and the start of the next — confirmed the beloved pontiff’s passing on Monday after a prolonged battle with double pneumonia.
“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” Farrell said in the announcement.
“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church.”
The statement continued, “He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with faithfulness, courage, and universal love, especially for the poorest and most marginalized.
“With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite, merciful love of God, One and Tribune.″
When Pope Francis became pontiff: A timeline of his religious journey and career
Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five children to Mario Jose Bergoglio, an accountant from Italy, and Regina María Sívori, the daughter of Italian immigrants.
Dec. 13, 1969: Ordained a priest with the Jesuit religious order, which he would lead as Argentina provincial superior during the country’s murderous dictatorship that began in the 1970s.
May 20, 1992: Named auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires and in 1998 succeeds Cardinal Antonio Quarracino as archbishop of the Argentine capital.
Feb. 21, 2001: Elevated to cardinal by Pope John Paul II.
March 13, 2013: Elected 266th pope, the first from the Americas, the first Jesuit and the first to take the name Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi.
Read more about the life of Pope Francis
https://nypost.com/2025/04/21/world-news/pope-francis-first-pontiff-from-the-americas-dead-
at-88-after-respiratory-crisis/
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How Might Washington's Relations With Ukraine & Russia Change If It Abandons Its Peace Efforts?
by Tyler Durden
Authored...
Authored by Andrew Korybko via substack,
The US might cut off military aid to Ukraine while suspending its strategic resource talks with Russia...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that the US might stop mediating an end to the Ukrainian Conflict if it concludes within “a matter of days” that no peace deal is doable.
That coincided with the Wall Street Journal reporting that Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff told them that “Putin had been fixated on Ukrainian land in their discussions. He said that Russia might get some of the regions, but not all.”
This analysis here explained why it’s so important for Russia to obtain full control over the disputed lands.
If no breakthrough is achieved, such as the US coercing Ukraine into withdrawing from those regions or Russia agreeing to freeze this dimension of the conflict, then the US might indeed abandon its peace efforts. The question therefore arises of how that could change its relations with Ukraine and Russia. Beginning with the first, Trump and his team’s explicitly expressed exhaustion with this conflict bodes ill for the scenario of the US continuing military support for Ukraine, which would please Russia.
The Europeans would try to replace some of this lost aid in order to keep the conflict going in alignment with Zelensky’s vision, but they’d be unable to replace all of it and he might ultimately be forced into agreeing to worse terms than the US’ if Russia successfully expands its ground offensive. At the same time, however, the US might also suspend its talks with Russia on the strategic resource deals that were supposed to serve as the centerpiece of their planned “New Détente” as long as the conflict continues
This balanced approach would be predicated on pressuring Ukraine and Russia into committing to compromises aimed at restoring the US-led peace talks since the first doesn’t want to lose territory in other regions while the second is interested in shaping the post-conflict era in partnership with the US. These evidently aren’t their top priorities, however, otherwise the land issue would have already been resolved one way or another and there wouldn’t be any talk of the US abandoning its peace efforts.
Other than the unlikely scenario of the US “escalating to de-escalate” on better terms for Ukraine, another comparatively more probable one exists but which is still less likely than the aforesaid, and that’s the US discontinuing military support for Ukraine but continuing resource talks with Russia. These negotiations are connected to Ukraine since the US is seeking privileged terms from Russia in exchange for coercing Kiev into Moscow’s demanded concessions but can still proceed even if that doesn’t occur.
The reason why this scenario is considered less likely than the balanced one described above is because some of the US’ sanctions that impede the clinching of resource deals with Russia can’t easily be lifted without first bringing about an end to the Ukrainian Conflict. Moreover, sanctions relief and the prospect of jointly shaping the post-conflict era are the only carrots that the US can dangle for incentivizing Russia to compromise on ending the conflict, which Trump wants it to do for solidifying his global legacy.
He’s therefore expected to at least temporarily suspend such talks with Russia for that reason in that scenario but might resume them if the conflict remains protracted with no clear diplomatic or military solution. That would make the most sense since he wouldn’t prematurely give up the only means that the US has for incentivizing Russia to compromise for peace but he also wouldn’t lose the objective economic and strategic benefits that a resource deal would bring.
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/how-might-washingtons-relations-ukraine-russia-
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Unstable, very unstable is the world, unstable is the economy, unstable are the events that they are trying to do throughout the whole world. Even the democratic convention shall be very unstable and many things shall take place that shall shock the nation. Tornadoes, tornadoes, tornadoes, drought, hail, loss of crops, flooding, earthquakes, all the signs that shall be clearly seen, loss of jobs, boasting of how they can change the global warming and yet they cannot. Trouble here, trouble there, that is what we see in the world. Even though you have had your refreshing that I have said that you would have, things will change. etc
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China Is In Economic Dire Straits And They're No Longer Able To Hide It
by Tyler Durden
Authored...
Official economic data from any government is always treated with suspicion by anyone with common sense. The US, for example, witnessed some of the most egregious statistical tinkering imaginable under the Biden Administration, not to mention outright lies and propaganda from the establishment media on the health of the economy. To this day no one has been fired (or tarred and feathered) for hiding the reality of the stagflation crisis. Any government or corporate economist that called the threat "transitory" should be stripped of their financial prestige and banished to a cash register at Arby's.
And let's not forget Biden's misrepresentation of the labor market, portraying millions of new jobs for illegal migrants and visa holders as if they were jobs benefiting American citizens. In the US and across the western world, lying about the economy is generally seen by politicians as a temporary solution to secure reelection. However, in China, lying about the economy is treated as a national security imperative. If there's anything in the world that gives communists a feeling of existential dread, it's the fear that their ideological enemies will discover proof that communism doesn't work.
The Trump Administration's tariffs on China are not the initiator of the nation's troubles, they are more a bookend to a process of decline that has been ongoing for years.
Overall tariffs on Chinese goods currently sit at 124%, but some goods will be taxed as high as 245%. Trump has given a 1 month exemption on electronic parts and devices, perhaps to offer manufacturers like Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft time to arrange sourcing from alternative vendors. The problem for Chinese manufacturers is not just the tariffs but the uncertainty of timing and sudden changes to policy. They say no one is willing to make a big move on production or shipments until the trade landscape becomes more predictable. This means most Chinese factories are frozen in stasis.
Trump's tariff actions are widely criticized by the media as erratic or poorly planned, but what they don't understand is that uncertainty is the real leverage, not the tariffs. What seems like a spur of the moment decision or a sudden capitulation on Trump's part can be highly effective at throwing foreign governments and corporations off balance. Globalism requires a perpetual status quo, change of any kind is like holy water to a vampire.
Chinese shipments are on standby and orders are frozen. Nothing is moving.
At bottom, China will not be able to survive tariffs on the current scale for long (a single year of 124% tariffs would crush China's economy beyond repair). The US is 15% of China's export market, which may not sound substantial but their next largest trading partner (outside of Hong Kong) is Vietnam at 4% of exports. In terms of domestic buying, China is 11% of the global consumer market which is not too shabby, but compared to the US with its 30%-35% global consumer market share there is no chance that the Chinese will be able to fill the void domestically and stay afloat.
But the situation is far worse than most people know...
China has been suffering from a deflationary crisis since 2023. An uptick in exports during the pandemic was offset by the CCP's draconian lockdowns. This was, essentially, fiscal suicide on the part of the government and China has been struggling ever since. Their property market has imploded, partially due to overbuilding through government subsidized infrastructure programs that flooded the market with poorly constructed homes and buildings that were then left to rot. Corporate defaults have run rampant and left investors with nothing.
There was some optimism that the government’s measures to end the crisis had been working to reinvigorate the market, but on Mar 31st, government-linked developer Vanke reported a record 49.5 billion yuan (S$9.1 billion) annual loss for 2024. It’s the company’s first full-year loss since its initial public offering in 1991, reigniting concerns about the sector and showing just how deep the problem runs.
The deflationary spiral has been eating away at employment and has also resulted in numerous factories refusing to pay their workers on time (or at all). Unpaid wages are leading to frequent protests and a disturbing trend of factory fires. The government is limited in how it can respond to the problem. Stimulus is an option, but China's overall non-financial debt is well over 300% of GDP already.
China's attempts to hide the decay from the outside world are becoming less and less effective. With Chinese citizens able to access the internet beyond the "Great Firewall", more and more videos are being leaked by people within the country who are tired of the misinformation. Again, the CCP views negative economic data as a national security threat and any citizen caught leaking this info could be subject to harsh punishment. Chinese citizens have taken substantial risks to get the truth out there.
It cannot be stressed enough that the global economy is largely a farce, but China is closest to the edge of the cliff in terms of consequences and crisis. The interdependency of globalism has left many nations without the ability to weather a trade dispute and China's survival is almost entirely based on steady exports to the west and the US in particular.
Don't let high paid TikTok and YouTube influencers fool you with videos of Chinese skyscrapers caked with LED lights or lavish parties with dancing robots. This is not the true China. Underneath the facade is a nation on the brink of disaster.
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/china-economic-dire-straits-and-theyre-no-longer-able-hide-it
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etc. Keep your eyes; keep your eyes upon what is going on in the Mid-East, that is your tree, that is your tree, I have told you to watch Israel, that is your tree. etc.
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Hamas in financial crisis, unable to pay terrorists after Israel cuts Gaza aid - report
Prior to the Israel-Hamas War, Hamas received $15 million monthly transfers from Qatar, as well as $500 million in funds it raised worldwide.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
APRIL 17, 2025 09:47 Updated: APRIL 17, 2025 13:45
Hamas faces a severe financial setback as it lacks cash to pay its members, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing Arab intelligence officials.
Israel's discontinuing of humanitarian aid, which Hamas pilfered for monetary gains, and the IDF strikes targeting Hamas officials responsible for distributing funds have contributed to this trend, according to the officials.
Hamas also exploited the humanitarian aid to increase the flow of money, such as taxing merchants, collecting taxes, and using foreign cash to buy humanitarian aid, which was then sold in Gaza for a profit, according to Western, Israeli, and Arab officials, detailing the terror group's financial web.
The January ceasefire-hostage deal brought an increase of humanitarian aid, and thus funds, which ceased when Israel discontinued the aid entering Gaza in March.
The report noted that prior to the Israel-Hamas War, Hamas received $15 million monthly transfers from Qatar as well as $500 million in funds it raised worldwide, and specifically in Turkey.
According to the report, many government workers in Gaza have had their pay cut off, while Hamas terrorists have seen their salaries reduced.
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-850425
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etc. Keep your eyes; keep your eyes upon what is going on in the Mid-East, that is your tree, that is your tree, I have told you to watch Israel, that is your tree. etc.
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Jordan arrests 16 Muslim Brotherhood members accused of plotting terror attack against kingdom
Network reportedly received training from Hezbollah and Hamas in Lebanon
All Israel News Staff | Published: April 16, 2025
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan announced on Tuesday that it had arrested 16 members of the radical Muslim Brotherhood, the mother organization of the terrorist organization Hamas.
Jordanian authorities reported that the arrested terrorist suspects stand accused of “manufacturing missiles using local tools and others imported from abroad for illegal purposes, possessing explosives and firearms, concealing a missile ready for use, a project to manufacture drones, in addition to recruiting and training individuals inside the kingdom and subjecting them to training abroad.”
Political sources in Jordan told the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat that the network was funded by countries in the region and received training from Hezbollah operatives and senior Hamas commanders in southern Lebanon.
Jordan’s General Intelligence Department announced in a post on ? that “the plot aimed at harming national security, sowing chaos and causing material destruction inside the kingdom.”
It did not specify the targets of the terrorist plot, however, security analyst Amer Al Sabaileh told Reuters that the terror plot included “new tactics, rockets and drones.”
“This means a complete change in the way the Muslim Brotherhood are dealing with Jordan and targeting its security,” Al Sabaileh assessed.
Jordanian authorities reportedly also arrested Khaled El Juhani, the head of the Muslim Brotherhood-linked political party Islamic Action Front. It is unclear whether El Juhani is one of the 16 suspects arrested or an additional arrest.
Jordanian authorities said they had been monitoring the cell since 2021.
According to the report in Asharq Al-Awsat, the kingdom will sharpen its tactics against the operations of the Muslim Brotherhood in the future, and surveil all activities connected to it.
The Brotherhood famously operates numerous related organizations, many of them in the field of humanitarian aid and education, in the countries in which it operates, thus gaining popularity and influence.
Jordan signed a peace agreement with Israel in 1994 and is considered to be one of Washington’s closest allies in the Arab world. Various Islamist factions have over the years tried to undermine the fragile Hashemite Kingdom’s stability.
While Jordan maintains diplomatic ties with the Jewish state, there are widespread anti-Israel sentiments in the country, which has a Palestinian Arab majority population.
In an effort to placate the anti-Israel sentiments in its society, Jordanian officials have been vocal in their criticism of Israel’s military operations against the terrorist militia Hamas in Gaza.
In February, U.S. President Donald Trump asked Jordan and Egypt to take in a large number of Gazans as part of Trump’s Gaza reconstruction plan. Both Jordan and Egypt have expressed their strong opposition to the idea of Gazans being relocated to their countries.
However, Trump has insisted that they should receive Gazans and has warned that Washington could withhold financial assistance to Jordan and Egypt if they do not comply with the Gaza plan.
While the Muslim Brotherhood is a Sunni organization, Jordan is also threatened by Shiite extremism exported from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The ayatollah regime in Tehran has tried for years to incorporate Jordan in its “Iranian Crescent,” a strategy that is aimed to build the a Shiite empire stretching rom Tehran in the east to the Mediterranean in the west. The ayatollahs have also tried to transform Jordan into an active terrorist front against the neighboring Jewish state.
In December 2023, merely two months after the Oct. 7 massacre, Israeli authorities foiled a large-scale weapon smuggling attempt from Jordan into Judea and Samaria, internationally known as the West Bank.
https://allisrael.com/jordan-arrests-16-muslim-brotherhood-members-accused-of-plotting-terror
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Fed chair's ominous warning sends Wall Street into meltdown as tariff carnage hammers retirement savings
By JAMES CIRRONE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
Published: 21:44 EDT, 16 April 2025 | Updated: 02:42 EDT, 17 April 2025
US stocks took another historic tumble Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that President Donald Trump's tariffs are 'highly likely' to cause more inflation.
'The level of the tariff increases announced so far is significantly larger than anticipated,' Powell said at an event in Chicago. 'The same is likely to be true of the economic effects, which will include higher inflation and slower growth.
'Tariffs are highly likely to generate at least a temporary rise in inflation. The inflationary effects could also be more persistent,' he added.
Powell's remarks began at 1:30pm ET. The major indexes were largely flat until then but a precipitous downturn began as soon as investors digested Powell's ominous warning.
By market close, the Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 700 points, or 1.73 percent. The broader S&P 500 fell 2.24 percent, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite dipped 3.07 percent.
This dip will have a marked effect on millions of American's retirement accounts, which have already taken a beating since mid-February when Trump's tariffs on China took full effect.
Portfolios suffered even more when Trump announced on April 2 that he would be placing what he deemed reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries. Stocks had their worst decline since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.
Powell's comments on the economy came nearly a week after the most recent CPI report showed that inflation in March had cooled to 2.4 percent year-over-year, edging ever closer to the Fed's goal of 2 percent. The caveat is that the report did not account for the effects of Trump's tariffs.
Some of the worst performing stocks in today's broad selloff were tech companies, many of which center their manufacturing in China, which now faces a stiff 145 percent tariff to import goods to the US.
Apple and Dell Technologies, two firms particularly reliant on Chinese factory output, dipped by 3.89 percent and 2.51 percent, respectively.
Shares of Nvidia dropped by a larger 6.87 percent after the chipmaker announced that the US moving to restrict exports of their H20 artificial intelligence chips to China would cost it $5.5 billion.
The US government has long sought to prevent Chinese companies from acquiring powerful computer chips in an effort to handcuff them from advancing their technology.
The H20 chips had been designed to comply with previous export restrictions, since they were less powerful than Nvidia's H100 AI chip. Those chips have already been banned from China.
Stocks have generally been jittery since Trump enacted a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs. Investors have been cautious, knowing the White House could upend trade policy at any moment.
The S&P 500 on Monday had posted its first back-to-back gain in two weeks after the Trump administration said electronics imported from China would not face tariffs, in addition to Trump saying he is considering exemptions on tariffs on automakers.
The S&P 500 traded away all those gains and more on Tuesday and Wednesday. It is still down nearly 7 percent since April 2, what Trump affectionately called 'Liberation Day.'
'In the interim, if the recent flip-flopping around US tariffs and their implementation (as with last Friday’s reprieve for tariffs on tech) is anything to go by, the only certainty is that market participants will be forced to endure a period of extended market uncertainty,' analysts at Citi Bank said in a Monday note.
Leaders of the biggest investment banks are also sounding the alarm about possible tumult in the economy yet to come.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon released a statement Friday saying that the economy is 'facing considerable turbulence.'
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said on a call with analysts that 'the prospect of a recession has increased with growing indications that economic activity is slowing down.'
'Our clients, including corporate CEOs and institutional investors, are concerned by the significant near-term and longer-term uncertainty that has constrained their ability to make important decisions,' Solomon added.
Average Americans are also concerned about what's to come. Consumer sentiment fell by 11 percent this month according to the longtime University of Michigan index tracking how people feel about the economy.
It was the second lowest consumer sentiment has been since the university began tracking it in 1952.
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The U.S. Dollar Is Crashing, And Our Reserve Currency Status Is In Serious Jeopardy – Is This Being Done By Design?
April 16, 2025 by Michael
For many years, pundits have been warning us that the U.S. dollar would collapse. In 2025, it is actually starting to happen. The U.S. dollar hit a three year low against other global currencies last week, and on Wednesday the crash of the dollar resumed. Overall, the U.S. dollar is now down about 9 percent over the past 3 months. The currency that has benefitted the most is the Swiss franc. The USD/CHF recently hit the lowest level that we have seen in 14 years. What we are witnessing is literally a bloodbath, and many experts are suggesting that our reserve currency status is now in serious jeopardy.
Many were hoping that the dollar would bounce back this week, but there was more carnage on Wednesday…
The dollar resumed its fall on Wednesday with both safe havens and risk sensitive currencies outperforming the greenback as traders waited to see if U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration reaches new trading agreements with partners.
The dollar tumbled last week on concerns over the economic impact new tariffs will have, and as investors shifted allocations overseas due to uncertainty over the erratic implementation of the trade levies.
To me, one of the best ways to evaluate the strength of the U.S. dollar is to look at the price of gold.
Needless to say, the price of gold in U.S. dollars has been absolutely soaring lately, and on Wednesday it went up another 3.1 percent…
Gold prices extended their record run on Wednesday, to breach $3,300 per ounce, as a weaker dollar and escalating U.S.-China trade tensions pushed investors towards the safe-haven asset.
Spot gold climbed 3.1% to $3,327.78 an ounce.
During times of financial chaos, investors tend to flock to gold.
And times are definitely very chaotic right now.
If the dollar continues to become more unstable, other global currencies will inevitably become a lot more attractive.
At this point, we are being warned that the dollar’s role as the primary reserve currency of the planet is “looking increasingly uncertain”…
Specifically, the dollar’s status as a reliable “safe haven” has been tarnished, and its role as the de facto global reserve currency has been looking increasingly uncertain.
Signs of growing dissatisfaction with the dollar can be seen in the breakdown of its longstanding correlation with other markets.
Having the primary reserve currency of the world has been a major advantage for us, but there are other currencies that are widely used in global trade.
In recent weeks, the euro, the Swiss franc and the Japanese yen have all done extremely well…
For decades, the dollar, the Swiss franc and Japanese yen were among the most popular options for investors seeking calmer ports in volatile markets.
But while the yen, franc and euro have shot higher over the past few weeks, the ICE U.S. Dollar Index, a popular gauge of the dollar’s value against its main currency rivals, sank to its lowest level in three years. By comparison, the Swiss franc recently climbed to its strongest level in 14 years.
Could the euro or one of the major currencies in Asia eventually take the place of the U.S. dollar?
It is entirely possible.
The truth is that the status of the U.S. dollar has already been slipping.
According to MarketWatch, “the dollar’s share of global central-bank reserves has been shrinking since the late 1990s”…
By some measures, the world has been shifting away from its dependence on the dollar for decades. Data from the International Monetary Fund show the dollar’s share of global central-bank reserves has been shrinking since the late 1990s.
When the dollar is strong, U.S. government bonds are attractive to foreign investors.
This keeps our borrowing costs down.
But in recent weeks we have witnessed a “major sell-off” in bonds at the same time that stocks have been going down…
During the financial crisis of 2008, investors around the world bought more Treasury bonds, confident that despite the crash, this was the safest place in the world for their money. That is how things usually go: The bond market moves in the opposite direction as stocks.
This time, as the stock market took a nosedive, an alarming trend emerged. Investors were dumping their U.S. government bonds. The yield on the 10-year Treasury jumped from 4% to 4.5% in a week, a huge jump for the bond market that indicates a major sell-off. Investors were putting their money into euros, yen, pounds, and gold instead of into dollars.
We haven’t seen a financial crisis like this in a long time.
And we only have a limited amount of time to turn this around before things start getting really messy.
If this new crisis begins to spiral out of control, there will be an immense amount of pain, and we could witness a collapse of confidence in the U.S. dollar.
One expert is warning that the U.S. dollar has now been put on a “watch list”…
“It is too early to call if we are seeing the demise of the dollar, but the dollar has certainly been put on a ‘watch list,’” says Kevin Gallagher, director of the Global Development Policy Center at Boston University. For the rest of the world, “The U.S. is no longer innocent until proven guilty, but the opposite.”
Sadly, most Americans simply do not understand how important the strength of the dollar is.
Our primary export is currency.
For decades, we have been exchanging the world’s dominant currency for goods manufactured in poorer nations all over the planet.
If the U.S. dollar becomes much weaker, our standard of living will go way down.
Unfortunately, it appears that there are those in positions of power that want to see the value of the U.S. dollar drop.
The chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, Stephen Miran, believes that devaluing the dollar is the best way to reduce our trade deficit…
For Miran, tariffs and moving away from a strong dollar could have “the broadest ramifications of any policies in decades, fundamentally reshaping the global trade and financial systems”.
Miran’s essay argues that a strong dollar makes US exports less competitive and imports cheaper, while handicapping American manufacturers as it discourages investing in building factories in the United States.
“The deep unhappiness with the prevailing economic order is rooted in persistent overvaluation of the dollar and asymmetric trade conditions,” Miran wrote.
It is true that if the dollar is substantially devalued our trade deficit will be reduced.
But in the process our standard of living will be greatly diminished.
This would particularly be true for those on the bottom levels of the economic food chain.
And if another global reserve currency ultimately takes the place of the U.S. dollar, that would be absolutely catastrophic for our standard of living.
At this stage in our history, the strength of the United States is dependent upon the strength of our currency to a very large degree.
If the dollar crashes and burns, so will our society as a whole.
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Has flying in America become more dangerous?
With 29pc of Americans thinking it is unsafe to travel by plane, data analysis reveals such concerns are not entirely unfounded
Ollie Corfe 16 April 2025 10:30am BST
Just over 100 days in, 2025 is already the deadliest year for US aviation since 2001 – forever etched in memory by the 9/11 terror attacks.
In January, American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with an army Black Hawk in Washington DC killing all 64 on board, the first major commercial passenger flight to crash in the US in over a decade.
A spate of aviation disasters followed, with a tourist helicopter plummeting into the Hudson river in New York last week, claiming the lives of the six people on board, including three children.
Fear of flying has spiked with 29 per cent of Americans now thinking it is unsafe to travel by plane, according to a recent CBS News/YouGov poll.
Telegraph analysis of Aviation Safety Network (ASN) data reveals such concerns are not entirely unfounded. While the 21 accidents recorded up to April 10 are lower than the 24 recorded by this point last year – the number of aviation fatalities in 2025 exceed that of the past 15 years combined.
Some 40.6 million commercial flights took to the skies in 2024 carrying around five billion passengers, the latest report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows.
The ASN Safety Database contains descriptions of all accidents involving fixed-wing aircraft capable of carrying at least 12 people since 1919. The figures show that as civil aviation took off, the number of fatalities worldwide soared.
From the mid-1980s, however, the trend began to nose downwards.
This has been attributed to increasingly strict regulatory frameworks, including requirements for rigorous pilot and air traffic controller training, as well as technological advancements in navigation systems, fail-safes and, in particular, airframe construction.
This is plain to see in the diminishing severity of accidents over time: whereas “hull loss”, when the plane is damaged beyond repair, used to account for the vast majority of outcomes, it makes up for a fraction today.
So is the US bucking the trend in 2025?
There have been 83 fatalities on civilian airliners in the US so far this year, making up 63 per cent of the global total of 131. And this is not inclusive of helicopter crashes, so the overall aviation total is even higher.
The rate of fatalities per month is, as such, 10 times higher in 2025 relative to 2024.
Restricting the sample to passenger airliners only – dropping private, cargo and medical flights, sightseeing tours and parachuting trips – shows 79 accidents resulting in at least one death since 2000, for a total of 987 fatalities.
The latest data on passenger numbers from the United States Department of Transportation covers January 2025 only. After the mid-air collision over the Potomac alone that month, this works out to a rate of 0.9 fatalities per million enplanements that month, representing a 1-in-1.1 million chance of death – slightly worse than the 1-in-1.2 million odds in 2001.
But this is largely the product of having only one month in which there was a major disaster to go on. The 2024 rate was over one in 100 million.
The Flight Safety Foundation is an independent non-profit that promotes the cause of aviation safety, notably through maintaining the ASN Safety Database.
Dr Hassan Shahidi, its president and chief executive, said: “The recent accidents – such as the tragic tour helicopter crash in New York, the small aircraft accident over the weekend, and the military helicopter-airliner collision near DCA – are each deeply saddening.
“It’s important to emphasise, however, that these events are unrelated. Each involves a unique aircraft type, operating environment, and set of circumstances.”
The relative safety of travelling by plane is best illustrated per mile covered.
Preliminary data from the Federal Highway Administration show the fatality rate for cars was 1.2 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles in 2024. The airline equivalent was just 0.002.
However in the same CBS News/YouGov poll, respondents thought flying to be less safe than cars, buses or trains.
“While they are not connected, they understandably raise public concern when seen in close succession,” Dr Shahidi added.
Todd Curtis, an aviation risk assessment expert, believes this is down to distorted perception.
“While the level of risk in the aviation system is low and continues to get lower, the perceived level of safety is lower, with the more high-profile events of the last three months driving that change,” he said.
He cited the example of the Hudson River helicopter accident, which killed a Spanish technology executive’s family. The mainstream and social media attention it received was partly a result of the conditions of the crash which occurred in broad daylight, close to the heart of the country’s most populous city, he said.
He contrasted this with the helicopter crash that killed a Nigerian billionaire and his family at night in the deserts of southern California last February, which he deemed garnered far less attention.
Just three countries have seen a steeper rise in commercial aviation fatalities this year than the US relative to their 2014 to 2024 average by mid-April: Sudan, Honduras and Somalia.
The unusually large US proportion of global fatalities in 2025 means aviation safety has rarely had more exposure – or been the source of more debate.
Some have tied the trend to downsizing at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the behest of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Doge).
No official tally exists, but Sean Duffy, the secretary of transportation, rejected such claims, insisting less than 400 FAA employees had been let go in mid-February, out of a 45,000 total – all of which he claimed were probationary, meaning they had been hired less than a year ago, and none of which were air traffic controllers or “critical safety personnel”.
They instead included maintenance mechanics, aeronautical information specialists, aviation safety assistants and management and program assistants, according to the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) union. “These are positions that are vital to supporting public safety,” a spokeswoman said.
Testifying before Congress last month on the state of the US Air Traffic Control system, David Spero, national president of PASS told lawmakers that “haphazardly eliminating positions and encouraging resignations” were both “demoralising” the workforce and constituted a “distraction for employees performing safety-critical duties”.
“The FAA manages the world’s safest and most complex aviation system,” the agency said. “On an average day, we serve more than 45,000 flights and 2.9 million airline passengers across more than 29 million square miles of airspace.”
It added: “The FAA’s priority is to advance the safety of the nation’s aviation system. We are continuously proactive, consistent, and deliberative in executing our responsibilities to the American public.”
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/04/16/has-flying-in-america-become-more-dangerous/
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Massive solar storm set to hit in matter of HOURS causing global blackouts
READ MORE: What would happen if a solar SUPERSTORM hit Earth
By STACY LIBERATORE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
Published: 13:54 EDT, 16 April 2025 | Updated: 20:52 EDT, 16 April 2025
A massive solar storm due to hit Earth today could cause radio blackouts and power grid disruptions.
Officials are tracking a powerful burst of solar plasma and magnetic fields, which made impact Tuesday and continues to affect our planet.
The G3 geomagnetic storm could interfere with power grid operations in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and Midwest regions of the US.
It may also lead to GPS outages, satellite malfunctions and other system disruptions.
A geomagnetic storm is a temporary disturbance of Earth's magnetic field caused by a massive eruption of plasma from the sun's outermost layer.
Dr Tamitha Skov, an independent space weather physicist, told DailyMail.com that if the storm persists for another 10 hours, power outages could occur.
Scientists have also predicted that the event will produce colorful aurora displays in 19 states.
Northern lights are forecasted as low as New York to Wisconsin to Washington state.
Northern lights have been forecasted in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
Parts of northern Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania may also get a view.
The best time to see the colorful lights is between 10pm and 2am local time.
To see the spectacle, wait for clear skies to get dark and then go outside, ideally away from bright city lights.
Taking a picture with a smartphone camera may also reveal hints of the aurora that aren’t visible to the naked eye.
The coronal mass ejection (CEM) hit Tuesday, triggering northern lights in the upper northern hemisphere and a moderate 'G2' level geomagnetic storming overnight, which was upgraded to G3 today.
This space weather scale is much like the scale for measuring hurricanes, tracking how intense a geomagnetic storm will be when it collides with Earth, ranging from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme).
A G3 geomagnetic storm can cause minor disruptions to radio and satellite communications, potentially leading to a few hours of lost radio contact, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
'Power grid fluctuations can occur. High-latitude power systems may experience voltage alarms,' SPWC shared in the alert.
'HF (high frequency) radio propagation can fade at higher latitudes.'
The SWPC predicts a high risk in electrical grid disruptions in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern, specially Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, US.
Parts of the Midwest, like Minnesota and the Dakotas, also show elevated activity.
The Western region mostly shows low levels, meaning little risk.
'The key is the length of the G3,' said Dr Skov 'So guaranteed, the grid operators are paying close attention right now.
'Storms like this one that have sustained strong southward fields are the hardest on the grids for sure.
'I would check Sweden, Norway and possibly New Zealand for reports of grid strain and outages.
'Higher latitudes always suffer more than lower latitudes during these storms and typically, the higher latitudes countries are the proverbial 'canary in the coalmine' for lower latitudes.'
The last Geomagnetic Storm Warning was issued in October 2024 over a G4 storm set to hit Earth.
There were concerns about potential disruptions to power grids, especially in areas already weakened by recent hurricanes that hit Florida and North Carolina.
While no widespread outages were reported, utilities were on high alert for voltage control issues
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14618827/solar-storm-set-hit-northern-lights.html
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Letitia James Referred to the DOJ for Possible Mortgage Fraud – Update
By M Dowling - April 16, 2025
Update:
JAMES RESPONDS: A spokesperson for James’ office has released a statement, which has been shared by PIX11 News. The defiant statement, which does not actually deny the allegations, reads as follows:
“Attorney General James is focused every single day on protecting New Yorkers, especially as this Administration weaponizes the federal government against the rule of law and the Constitution. She will not be intimidated by bullies – no matter who they are.”
If she is guilty, she has a lot of gall issuing this statement.
It is interesting that she didn’t deny it.
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On Tuesday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) sent a criminal referral to the Department of Justice accusing Letitia James of mortgage fraud.
The FHFA director, William Pulte, wrote to Attorney General Pam Bondi that Letitia James appears to have falsified records to meet lending requirements and receive favorable loan terms.
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That’s just too ironic. That’s exactly what she’s trying to extort half a billion dollars out of Donald Trump for allegedly doing.
Pulte said that a property in Virginia that James claimed as her principal residence and a property in New York that she claimed as a four-unit structure instead of five could mean she could get a different and more favorable loan.
Jonathan Turley said the irony of the accusation of falsifying records is “perfectly crushing.”
“This is a person who prosecuted Trump for everything short of ripping a label off the mattress, and among the charges that were brought in New York, and not just the civil but the criminal case, was making false or misleading statements to financial institutions,” Turley said. “ As for James, if we apply the Letitia James standard she created, there’d be little question here. This seems pretty straightforward.”
The Trump administration is saying that this Virginia residence is not her principal residence because she is a New York elected official; New York elected officials must have their principal residence in New York. She is also accused of saying her father was her husband to file as a married couple.
“These are misleading statements,” Turley said. Turley said that in another case, the Thompson case, the Supreme Court wanted to see knowing false statements. The issue has been prosecuted in the past, he added but “the documents themselves are quite damning.”
The evidence was compiled by Sam Antar and published by Paul Mauro on his Substack. It seems solid, so I guess we’ll find out soon.
https://www.independentsentinel.com/letitia-james-referred-to-the-doj-for-possible-mortgage-fraud/
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Canada’s Free Ride Is Finally Over: It Is Time For Canada To Pull Its Weight or Be Treated Not As A Partner It once Was, But As The Liability It has Become
By Charlton Allen (American Thinker) - All News Pipeline
President Trump’s tariffs on Canadian imports triggered the usual response from Ottawa. First under Justin Trudeau and now under his successor, Mark Carney, Canada’s political class didn’t just protest—they retaliated, slapping on symbolic countermeasures and accusing the United States of economic aggression.
Outrage as policy—the Canadian default setting when Washington asserts leverage. But beneath the indignation lies a more straightforward truth: Canada had it coming.
Canada has basked in American economic and military protection for years while shirking its responsibilities.
Regarding trade, defense, energy, and foreign policy, successive Liberal governments have treated the U.S.-Canada relationship as a one-way arrangement—Washington provides the muscle, and Ottawa collects the perks. That indulgence is over.
The Tariffs Are Long Overdue
The 25% tariffs on Canadian exports to the U.S. are no longer hypothetical—they're real and biting. Trudeau’s last-minute border pledges bought a brief reprieve, but Mark Carney now inherits the fallout.
These tariffs aren’t a response to one slight—they’re the compound interest on years of strategic freeloading by Canadian leaders, made worse by Washington’s past reluctance to demand accountability.
Canada has dodged NATO spending commitments, neglected Arctic defense, appeased Beijing, and let its military atrophy into a paper force. The Canadian Armed Forces are in such disrepair they can barely police their airspace—much less contribute meaningfully to allied operations abroad.
This is the legacy Carney inherits: a hollowed-out defense posture, a strained trade relationship, and a shrinking diplomatic profile. And now, with tariffs active and patience exhausted, the burden is his to reverse—for now.
Canada’s sudden gestures of cooperation earlier this year weren’t born of an alliance. They were squeezed out by economic pressure.
That’s the lesson: U.S. leverage works.
Strategic Friction, Not Spite
Trump’s tariff strategy isn’t some fit of pique—it is deliberate. He uses economic pressure not just to check rivals but to realign allies. The message is clear: You cannot enjoy American protection while freeloading off the American taxpayer.
Canada remains among NATO’s worst defense underperformers. The alliance’s 2% GDP defense spending benchmark has become a punchline in Ottawa, where defense outlays hover near 1.3% despite repeated warnings.
Carney may talk about reform, but his party authored the neglect—and it will soon fall to the Canadian people to decide whether he represents change or merely Trudeauism in a tailored suit.
The rot goes deeper than defense. Chinese influence permeates Canadian politics, universities, and critical infrastructure. Intelligence services have confirmed Beijing’s election interference. Huawei lingered long after other democracies cut ties. Yet, Canada’s government has pledged to advance relations with Beijing rather than confront the CCP’s malign reach.
Some U.S. policymakers continue to misplace their outrage. Senator Tim Kaine, for example, recently lamented, “There’s no reason to treat an ally and neighbor and friend like they’re an enemy”—failing to grasp that Canada’s chronic strategic dereliction, not diplomatic tone, is the problem.
Canada stopped acting like a reliable partner long ago. Trump has ended decades of unreciprocated American subsidization—military, economic, and diplomatic.
Arctic Absenteeism, Maritime Neglect, and Pacific Indifference
Geography is destiny, and Canada is uniquely situated: an Arctic, Pacific, and Atlantic nation with enormous strategic potential. But good fortune has become a liability.
Canada’s leaders squandered every Arctic advantage, and the country is now vulnerable to exploitation—posing not only sovereignty risks but direct threats to U.S. security.
This decline was not inevitable. The Royal Canadian Navy—once a credible force and symbol of national resolve—has withered into a ceremonial fleet. Aging hulls, recruitment shortfalls, and procurement debacles have left Canada incapable of patrolling its coastline, much less projecting power abroad.
This is not the Canada of Juno Beach. In 1944, Canadian troops were entrusted with one of five assault sectors during the D-Day invasion—a testament to their value and martial competence.
That legacy has since crumbled beneath the weight of a failing welfare state and a political class more eager to draft climate pledges than confront the complex demands of modern defense doctrine. The decline has been slow, deliberate, and entirely self-inflicted.
As Arctic sea lanes open and Russian militarization intensifies, Canada has failed to meet the moment. The Kremlin has reactivated Soviet-era military bases and expanded its icebreaker fleet. China, declaring itself a “near-Arctic state,” has poured resources into research outposts and economic beachheads.
Canada’s response? Hesitation, hollow rhetoric, and empty gestures. Instead of asserting Arctic leadership, Ottawa has chosen dependency—outsourcing its defense to the United States while posturing for a tighter alliance with continental Europe, itself a patchwork of military dependents propped up by the very American power the Canadian government seeks to snub.
Even NATO has sounded the alarm. Yet Ottawa continues to delay, dither, and deflect.
Under Trudeau, Canada even balked at allowing NATO military exercises on its own Arctic territory. According to CBC reporting, Trudeau was noncommittal when then–Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg requested Canadian participation in critical Arctic drills.
That kind of indecision doesn’t just erode Canada’s credibility—it reveals the strategic incoherence of its leadership while jeopardizing both North American and European collective security.
The Indo-Pacific tells the same story. As the U.S., Japan, Australia, and India deepen cooperation to counter Beijing, Canada is nowhere to be found. Like Trudeau before him, Mark Carney treats the region as a rounding error—an afterthought of little strategic or logistical consequence.
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A Different Relationship? Canada Chose It
After an emergency cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Carney announced the end of “deepening integration” and the birth of a “fundamentally different relationship” with the United States. “It’s clear the U.S. is no longer a reliable partner,” he claimed.
But that gets the causality backward. The relationship didn’t change because Washington stopped being reliable—it changed because Ottawa stopped being serious.
Carney even floated the idea of a new “like-minded” world order that would exclude the United States. “The 80-year period when the United States embraced global economic leadership… is over,” he declared, lamenting that Canada would now have to “lead” this new alignment.
That’s not a strategy—it’s a delusion.
No “like-minded club” can patrol 151,000 miles of Canadian coastline. Brussels cannot defend four million square miles of North American airspace. And Europe’s hollowed-out militaries cannot replace the American security umbrella Ottawa has relied on for generations. Carney’s statement is not a vision for Canadian leadership.
It’s an abdication masquerading as aspiration—proof that Canada’s failed political class and institutional hauteur have drifted into strategic hallucination.
What Washington Should Demand
The tariffs now in place are not punitive—they are overdue leverage. They should remain until Canada:
Commits 2% of GDP to NATO-aligned defense spending.
Launches a real Arctic security initiative aligned with American interests—including U.S. basing cooperation if necessary.
Dismantles Chinese political and technological influence in national institutions.
Reengages the Indo-Pacific with meaningful military and diplomatic investment.
Recognizes that American protection is not—and never was—unconditional.
Hardens its borders and ports of entry to stem the flow of fentanyl, transnational crime, and foreign subversion.
The Free Ride Ends Here
Mark Carney may speak with a banker’s composure, but his government inherits Trudeau’s failures—and the runway is nearly gone.
Canada has failed in trade, defense, and alliance credibility. Now, it is being held to account for the first time in decades.
That’s the new reality in U.S.-Canadian relations. And it’s long overdue.
Real allies don’t ride for free.
It’s time for Canada to pull its weight—or be treated not as the partner it once was, but as the liability it has become.
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are going to see much more happening overseas now
much more. Russia,
they have been poked in the eye so long they are ready to fight.
North Korea has been mocked for so long they are ready to fight.
They are not afraid of those ships that are out there; they were out
there during the Korean War. Oh, wake up, wake up, you need to turn to me and not to your
own ways, for the old ways never did work etc
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Russia threatens response if Ukraine uses German Taurus missiles
Firing such missiles would be impossible without involvement of Berlin’s military, the Foreign Ministry has noted
Moscow would consider any strikes by Kiev on Russian targets using German-supplied Taurus missiles as direct participation by Berlin in the Ukraine conflict, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has warned.
Her comments come after incoming German chancellor Friedrich Merz indicated that he would be open to supplying Kiev with long-range Taurus cruise missiles. The weapon has a 500km strike range, meaning they could be used to attack targets deep inside Russian territory.
Germany’s current acting chancellor Olaf Scholz has repeatedly refused Kiev’s requests for the missiles, citing fears of an escalation of the conflict.
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Zakharova said that even if the missiles would be transferred to Ukraine, they would still be controlled by Germany, meaning that Berlin would be directly participating in the conflict.
”Since live firing these cruise missiles is impossible without the direct assistance of Bundeswehr servicemen, a strike on any Russian facilities, critical transport infrastructure... all this will be regarded as direct German participation in military operations,” Zakharova said.
Earlier this week, in an interview with German media, Merz stated that he could supply Taurus missiles to Kiev and avoid direct intervention in the conflict itself. Ukraine’s forces should use the missiles to destroy the most “important land connection between Russia and Crimea,” Merz suggested, apparently referring to the Crimean Bridge.
READ MORE: German banks exclude arms makers on ethical grounds
In response, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev branded the incoming chancellor a Nazi trying to follow in the footsteps of his father who had served in Hitler’s Wehrmacht. “Think twice, Nazi,” Medvedev wrote on X.
Russia’s ambassador to Germany, Sergey Nechaev, has also warned that while the delivery of Taurus missiles to Ukraine would not alter the battlefield situation, they could lead to an escalation of the conflict and provoke Moscow to take retaliatory measures.
Throughout the Ukraine conflict, Moscow has repeatedly condemned Western military aid shipments to Ukraine, claimed that they only lead to more bloodshed, and hinder any peace process.
https://www.rt.com/russia/615906-russia-german-missiles-warning/
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The Fast-Approaching Digital Control Grid: A Checklist of Trump Administration Actions to Date
By Catherine Austin Fitts
The Solari Report Apr 17, 2025
Introduction
A digital control grid is an electronic network of digital telecommunication and information systems that allows individuals to be surveilled, tracked, and made subject to invasive controls applied to their financial transactions and resource use (such as electricity, food, water, transportation)—compromising, if not ending, all human rights and liberties. Control grids operate with significant data collection and AI to apply social credit systems that can be dictated on a highly centralized basis. A digital control grid ends financial freedom, replacing markets with technocracy—a system run by rules created and maintained centrally by “experts.”
Is the Trump Administration building a digital control grid? We provide the following checklist to assess the steps the Administration is (and is not) taking in a variety of areas to facilitate a rapid control grid build-out. We invite subscribers to post suggestions in the Comments section below.
Money
Summary: An all-digital currency and monetary system is essential to institute a digital control grid.
The GENIUS Act
There is support for legislation to create digital stablecoin infrastructure. Presumably, this can be used to create a programmable money system in both the U.S. and globally—in essence, a private CBDC.
White House AI & Crypto Czar
The White House created a position to coordinate policy on AI and crypto.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
The new SEC Commissioner is a crypto lobbyist; all indications point to a reversal of policies related to crypto.
$21 Trillion Missing Money
There is $21T in undocumentable adjustments at the Department of Housing and Urban Development ($1T) and the Department of Defense ($20T) in the U.S. federal government as of fiscal 2015. To the best of our knowledge, the Administration has made no mention of any effort to identify where that money went and to get it back.
The Missing Money website
Debt-Based Currency
There has been no discussion of the artificial nature of the U.S. debt and the possibility of issuing currency directly from the U.S. Treasury without debt. With as much as 50% or more of monthly spending coming from debt borrowings, the U.S. government is deeply dependent on the New York Fed and Treasury borrowings through the 24 primary dealers.
The War for Bankocracy, a series by John Titus
Banking
The number of banks in America continues to fall.
Number of FDIC-insured commercial banks in the United States from 2000 to 2024 (Statista)
We know that the creation of small banks is one of the fastest ways to create real economic growth without inflation.
The Case for Building Wealth with Richard A. Werner
More community banks would be especially helpful to rebuild domestic capacity in the face of new tariff policies. The Trump Administration has indicated its intention to reengineer the FDIC. However, we do not yet know of any effort to encourage more community banks or the creation of State Banks.
The Trump Administration Is Targeting the FDIC, Putting Americans’ Financial Wellbeing at Risk
Organizing a Sovereign State Bank with Professor Richard A. Werner
Executive Orders and Actions: Strengthening U.S. Leadership in Digital Financial Technology
While banning CBDC, on the one hand, the Administration is aggressively working toward stablecoin adoption.
Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology (White House, Jan. 23, 2025)
The War on Cash
Summary: An all-digital monetary system with complete central control requires putting an end to the circulation of cash.
Cancellation of Pennies
President Trump has directed the Treasury to stop minting new pennies.
Trump Orders U.S. Treasury to Stop Minting New Pennies, Citing Rising Cost of Producing the Coin
Executive Orders and Actions: “Modernizing” Federal Bank Payments
This order requires all-digital payments—no more checks and money orders.
Modernizing Payments to and from America’s Bank Account (White House, Mar. 25, 2025)
Financial Disclosure
Summary: Secrecy in government finances, and missing money past and present, permit funding of the control grid and those who support it.
Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statement 56
There has been no attempt to rescind this administrative policy, which essentially has taken U.S. financial statements dark; it was instituted by the first Trump Administration and Congress in October 2018.
FASAB Statement 56: Understanding New Government Financial Accounting Loopholes
Financial Disclosure
There has been no effort to publish reliable financial statements or to move toward compliance with laws related to financial disclosure, nor has there been any discussion of the possibilities of providing easily accessible disclosure by place, such as disclosure of U.S. federal budgets and financials contiguous to Congressional districts.
Legal Series – U.S. Monetary and Fiscal Operations
Discussion of Community Wizard software in “Hamilton Securities Group,” Chapter XI in Dillon Read & Co. Inc. & the Aristocracy of Stock Profits
DOGE
As the DOGE team determines and implements large layoffs and changes in systems, there is a real question as to whether it is “whiting out” institutional memory and documentation. There appears to be no effort to find the $1T missing from HUD, even as half of HUD employees are scheduled to be laid off. There have also been reports of layoffs in FOIA offices, including at FDA and CDC. To what extent are the DOGE team’s “efficiency efforts” being used to “white out” records about criminality, such as missing money or the poisoning of the citizenry?
Epstein Files
While the Epstein files remain undisclosed, the White House and Cabinet appear to have multiple appointees who were intimate with Epstein, including the President and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, who was Epstein’s next-door neighbor in Manhattan as chairman of primary dealer Cantor Fitzgerald.
Dual-Citizen Passports
There is no disclosure regarding how many Cabinet and subcabinet positions have more than one citizenship and passport—and no disclosure regarding the President, the First Lady, and their family—or about the financial privileges that such arrangements may provide.
White House Ethics
The White House Ethics officer was fired at the beginning of the Trump Administration, along with 18 Inspector Generals.
Digital IDs
Summary: A highly precise digital ID system is essential to operate a digital control grid. The U.S. has been trying to implement this type of digital ID since the immediate passage of the Patriot Act after 9/11, with the current drive to do so happening through the REAL ID system operated through the states.
REAL ID
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is aggressively promoting the REAL ID with a misleading campaign that is trying to persuade people that they will not be able to fly in the United States without a REAL ID. This is not correct.
Yes! You Can Fly – Without a Real ID
Signs at airports and driver’s license bureaus inaccurately maintain that, starting May 7, 2025, an unconstitutional REAL ID in the works since 2005 is required to fly; however, the REAL ID Act only requires a federal ID (among other federal IDs, a passport qualifies). A number of states have mandated REAL ID driver’s licenses, and many others make acquiring a non-REAL ID difficult. REAL ID regulations allow federal agencies to require REAL ID for entry into federal buildings or take other agency-relevant actions involving REAL ID. Many expect that biometric features will be added to the REAL ID and that the REAL ID may be used to institute a social credit score or system to limit or condition receipt of federal benefits on REAL ID use.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Biometrics
TSA continues to aggressively promote biometrics with travelers who fly to the United States; many do not know they can opt out, and reports vary as to whether opting out is even still possible at some airports. TSA procedures are making it difficult to fly without entering biometric information.
Ground Travel Biometrics
A federal regulatory agency has implemented biometrics for commercial motor vehicle applications.
Trucker ID Verification with Idemia Biometrics Launched by US Regulator
Financial Data and Payment Systems and AI
Summary: To build a digital control grid, digital IDs must link with programmable money and interoperable systems across multiple platforms (banks, credit cards, online payment systems), which can be integrated with social credit and surveillance systems. The data capacity required for an all-digital monetary system combined with programmable money and a social credit system is significant, as are the related energy demands.
Stargate LLC (Data Centers and AI)
The Stargate initiative involves the building out of data centers sufficient to support a complete control grid and all-digital monetary system.
Stargate LLC (Wikipedia)
The Stargate proposal for personalized mRNA “vaccines” for cancer (and everything else) indicates a plan to roll out the injection program sufficient to implement the Internet of Bodies and continue to lower life expectancy. Stargate funding also helps support the ongoing global rollout of “mega” vaccine factories. It is not clear how Musk’s desire through Neuralink to insert mesh networks inside human brains fits in, as it appears that injections can get the system most if not all of the way to where it wants to go—and it is much easier to market injections that are “good” for you.
DOGE
Based on detailed reporting by WIRED magazine, it appears that significant federal data are being privatized on the “just do it” method, presumably through Musk’s Xai and its partnership with Palantir. There is also a push for digitizing federal systems and records and updating systems. DOGE is focusing on agencies that handle high-quality payment data for most or all Americans, including Social Security, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and Treasury. These are some of the agencies whose data would be most appropriate for implementing programmable money with a social credit system.
WIRED reporting on DOGE
DOGE’s focus on Social Security and the IRS is important. In a recent review of American legal history from the 1871 “Act to Provide a Government for the District of Columbia” forward, Josh Stylman had some interesting comments on these two agencies:
“What can be verified in the historical record is that during Wilson’s administration, several mechanisms were indeed established that fundamentally altered the relationship between citizens and government—including the Federal Reserve System, income taxation, and later the Social Security system with its universal numerical identification. These systems, while presented as public benefits, effectively created trackable financial identities that constitutional scholars like Edwin Vieira Jr. have analyzed as potential instruments of financial monitoring and control. As Vieira argues, these mechanisms transformed the citizen-state relationship into one increasingly mediated through financial institutions rather than direct constitutional protections.”
The Corporate Veil: America’s Hidden Transformation
The Administration has denied the rumored closing of Social Security satellite offices, but staff members say planned office closures, staffing and service cuts, and policy changes at the Social Security Administration have caused “complete, utter chaos” and are threatening to send the agency into a “death spiral.” Recorded phone messages to those who call for help encourage online problem-solving, where it is necessary to set up an ID-me account with an offshore entity.
DOGE leader Elon Musk initially announced that the DOGE goal was to cut $2 trillion in current expenditures from federal spending. DOGE later reduced that goal to $1 trillion. During the second week of April, Musk provided a Cabinet briefing indicating that DOGE expected to reduce 2025 expenditures by $150 billion, which is significantly less than expected increases in military and interest expenses. Was the privatization of data and systems the priority?
Musk has also donated Starlink Wi-Fi to the White House, which begs the question: Who has access to confidential White House data and conversations?
Corporate Contractors
The reduction in civil service employment is expected to increase control of information and payment systems by private parties and corporate contractors, resulting in increased control of fiscal policy by central bankers (as opposed to Congress). Reducing the membership and powers of public unions can also make implementation of unconstitutional policies much easier.
Cross-Border Payments
The Trump Administration is requiring disclosure on payments on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Feds to Collect Personal Info of People Exchanging, Sending Money from U.S.-Mexico Border
Executive Orders and Actions: America’s Bank Account; Information Silos; AI Leadership
Three executive orders centralize federal data and payment verification into Treasury; centralize federal databases and systems integration; and promote “decisive” action to retain global AI leadership.
Protecting America’s Bank Account against Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (Mar. 25, 2025)
Stopping Waste, Fraud, and Abuse by Eliminating Information Silos (Mar. 20, 2025)
Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence (Jan. 23, 2025)
The Internet of Bodies
Summary: During the first Trump Administration, the president appointed a pharmaceutical executive who was an expert in brain-machine interface to run Operation Warp Speed. Around the same time, the chief science officer at Moderna described the mRNA technology in the Covid injections as the installation of an “operating system” in the human body. Our interest in the Internet of Bodies as a potentially integral part of the control grid and surveillance has grown ever since.
Center for Internet of Bodies: Where Connectivity, Security, and Intelligence Meets Human Body to Transform Lives
It should be noted that the Administration continues to promote the Covid mRNA injections.
Staying Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines (published as of Apr. 13, 2025, while dated Jan. 7, 2025)
At his confirmation hearing, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated,
“I’ll just say about Operation Warp Speed, it was an extraordinary accomplishment, [it] showed demonstration of leadership by President Trump.”
Telecommunication Systems
Summary: The push is on to get the entire population online so that they can interact in an all-digital system, accessible to surveillance, AI, and transaction control.
US Senate Panel Advances Trump Nominee to Oversee $42-Billion Government Internet Fund
The U.S. Postal Service has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission to raise prices by approximately 7.5%, effective July 13, 2025. If approved, the price of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp would increase from $0.73 to $0.78, further crippling efforts to communicate non-digitally.
Assets
Summary: Before the presidential election, now-Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick described U.S. land and mineral resources as a “balance sheet” worth an estimated $500T.
Plunder Capitalism: Is the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Trial Balloon the Next Step in the Great American Land Grab?
The Department of the Interior and HUD have announced a task force to explore housing development on Federal lands.
Secretary Burgum, HUD Secretary Turner Announce Joint Task Force to Reduce Housing Costs and Open Access to Underutilized Federal Lands Suitable for Residential Development (Mar. 17, 2025)
HUD Secretary Turner has experience with Opportunity Zones—place-based investment zones that shelter investors from capital gains taxes if they reinvest in these state-designated vehicles.
Opportunity Zones: Prototyping Community Technocracy with Patrick Wood
Executive Orders and Actions: Crypto Asset Forfeiture; Creation of Sovereign Wealth Fund
Asset Forfeiture Fund included in the push to increase federal crypto holdings. The announcement raised concerns about related insider trading.
Establishment of the Strategic Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and United States Digital Asset Stockpile (Mar. 6, 2025)
Ranking Member Connolly Urges Treasury to Cease Plans to Establish Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve, Trump’s New Get Rick Quick Scheme
A Plan for Establishing a United States Sovereign Wealth Fund (Feb. 3, 2025)
Energy
Summary: An all-digital control grid and AI use extraordinary amounts of energy. One article in Bloomberg predicted that Texas would need 30 new nuclear power plants to support data centers by 2030.
Texas Needs Equivalent of 30 Reactors to Meet Data Center Power Demand
Energy Policy
President Trump’s “Drill, baby, drill” energy policy is focused on significantly increasing domestic energy resources.
President Trump: “Drill, Baby, Drill”
Energy Demands of All-Digital Monetary System
Big Tech has been open about its desire for additional sources of energy.
Big Tech Wants to Become an Independent Nuclear Power
Executive Orders and Actions: Unleashing Energy; Energy Emergency
Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential (Jan. 20, 2025)
Unleashing American Energy (Jan. 20, 2025)
Declaring a National Energy Emergency (Jan. 20, 2025)
Budget
Summary: Despite the early emphasis on cutting expenditures, the Administration is taking numerous steps to increase expenditures. It supported the Continuing Resolution, which extended the Biden spending plan.
The Tax Policy Institute estimates that the Trump tariffs will generate approximately $3.3T from 2026 to 2035, including an additional $190 billion in 2025. However, this will be more than offset by the Trump tax cuts:
“The Tax Policy Center estimates extending the TCJA [2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act] would add $4.4 trillion to the national debt over the next decade. Interest on the additional debt would cost another $800 billion. Tax-free tips would cost at least $6.5 billion in 2025 alone, while exempting Social Security benefits from tax would reduce federal revenues by $1.5 trillion over a decade.
The Senate is considering a budget framework that would cut taxes by about $5.3 trillion. If not offset by tariffs or other tax increases, or by substantial cuts in federal spending, the Senate fiscal plan would increase the national debt to 134 percent of Gross Domestic Product in a decade.”
Trump’s Tariffs Will Raise Much Less Than the White House Says, TPC Finds
The Administration has hoped that the tariff policy would help lower interest rates, lowering the cost of refinancing maturing Treasury debt and issuing more debt as well. However, the initial response has been to raise the yields on Treasury bonds.
In the meantime, the Secretary of Defense has indicated that the military budget needs to be increased from its current level in the Continuing Resolution of $893 billion for 2025 to an annual $1 trillion.
Federal Reserve
Summary: Independent of the Administration, the Fed continues to roll out its FedNow “instant payments” system.
FedNow
Other
Border Control
The military has been deployed on the southern border, with heightened controls on the northern border. What increased federal border and port control will be needed to enforce tariffs? There are increasing signs of tech being used to control the border.
Federal Judge Allows Trump to Require Illegal Aliens to Register in Online Database or Face Prison Time, Fines
Trump Can Solve Illegal Immigration Crisis by Requiring Employers use E-Verify
Trump Orders Military to Seal Southern Border
What Military Assets Has Trump Deployed to the US Southern Border? Troops, Warships, Spy Planes, and More
Colombia and U.S. Sign Biometrics Deal on Migration
Surveillance
Police departments in various cities have instituted “Ring” doorbell registries for local residents that allow the police to surveil “connected” neighborhoods. In the case of the Cincinnati program (powered by Axon Fusus), camera registration offers location details for investigators to request footage. Additionally, the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) is offering residents and businesses the opportunity to upgrade their video systems to include live video feeds. Installation of a small CORE device enables sharing of live footage with CPD “during emergencies to improve police response times.” The live feed can be triggered using a smartphone app or manual button.
Real-Time Operations Platform: A Unified Public Safety Ecosystem for Connected Communities
CPD Launches Voluntary Community Camera Registry
Election Fraud
The Administration is citing election fraud as an excuse to push for digital IDs. The proposed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act would amend the National Voter Registration Act to require Americans seeking to register or re-register to vote to present a REAL ID-compliant ID proving U.S. citizenship. People whose federal ID names (e.g., on their passports) do not match their birth certificates would be required to provide proof of name change or a marriage certificate.
Support H.R. 55 to Repeal the National Voter Registration Act
Organized Crime
Cybercrime, fraud, and scams continue to escalate to alarming levels. The Administration is discussing downsizing or shutting down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and disbanding the cybercrime task force at the SEC. Meanwhile, drug cartels continue to operate with impunity throughout the U.S.
Weather Warfare
The targeting of selected populations and related land grabs continue.
Geoengineering
The spraying of toxic materials, impacting all living things, includes Internet of Bodies nanoparticles.
Invisible Weaponry
Promotion of Gold Electronic Systems
Targeting Universities
Hate Crime Targeting and Enforcement
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Pentagon suspensions continue in mad dash to plug leaks
by Ellen Mitchell - 04/16/25 7:48 PM ET
Pentagon suspensions continue in mad dash to plug leaks
A third top Pentagon official is being placed on administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation into information leaks at the Defense Department.
Colin Carroll, chief of staff to deputy secretary of Defense Steve A. Feinberg, was placed on administrative leave on Wednesday, a U.S. defense official told The Hill. The department did not have any more information to share.
Carroll’s suspension came just a day after two of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s advisers were suspended and escorted out of the Pentagon.
On Tuesday, the Defense Department suspended and escorted out Dan Caldwell, Hegseth’s senior adviser, and Darin Selnick, the department’s deputy chief of staff. Caldwell and Selnick formerly worked at Concerned Veterans for America, a nonprofit group previously headed by Hegseth.
The department officials said in March that the building had begun an investigation into “recent unauthorized disclosures of national security information.”
“This investigation will commence immediately and culminate in a report to the Secretary of Defense,” Hegseth’s chief of staff Joe Kasper wrote in a March 21 memo. “The report will include a complete record of unauthorized disclosures within the Department of Defense and recommendations to improve such efforts.”
Leaks under probe by the DOD include the movement of a second aircraft carrier to the Red Sea, military operations plans for the Panama Canal, tech billionaire Elon Musk’s visit to the department and halting intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
Carroll, a Marine Corps intelligence officer, deployed to Afghanistan four times before working at Anduril Industries, a defense contractor specializing in autonomous systems, according to his LinkedIn. He also worked at Applied Intuition, a software company headquartered in California.
Read the full report at TheHill.com.
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & National Security newsletter, I’m Ellen Mitchell — your guide to the latest developments at the Pentagon, on Capitol Hill and beyond.
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Former FAA Contractor Pleads Guilty to Spying for Iran for Years
By Publius • Apr. 17, 2025
(Substack)—A naturalized U.S. citizen from Great Falls, Virginia, Abouzar Rahmati, 42, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to acting as an agent of the Iranian government while working as an FAA contractor from 2017 to 2024.
Rahmati, a former 1st Lieutenant in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from 2009 to 2010, conspired with Iranian intelligence and government officials, providing them with sensitive U.S. aviation and solar energy information.
Between December 2017 and June 2024, Rahmati met with Iranian intelligence operatives in Iran, used a cover story to conceal his actions, and secured a job with an FAA contractor, gaining access to non-public U.S. aviation data. He offered his services to Iran in August 2017 through a former colleague tied to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security.
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After traveling to Iran in December 2017, he agreed to supply information on the U.S. solar industry, which he later provided to Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology office in 2018.
As an FAA contractor, Rahmati downloaded 175 GB of sensitive files, including restricted FAA documents on the National Aerospace System, radar systems, and radio frequency data. In April 2022, he took these files to Iran on removable media and shared them with government officials. He also passed additional data on solar energy, the FAA, U.S. airports, and air traffic control to his brother in Iran for delivery to intelligence officials.
Rahmati faces up to 10 years in prison for acting as a foreign agent and five years for conspiracy. His sentencing is set for August 26.
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:: 4-16-25 Hal Turner Radio Show :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: ::
Incoming German Chancellor CONFIRMS: WILL Give "Taurus" Missiles to Ukraine
Hal Turner World April 16, 2025 Hits: 1985
Germany’s next Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed today that he will donate Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.
The warhead weighs nearly 500kg (~1,000 lbs) and its range is 500+ km, 200 km more than the UK’s Storm Shadows.
Merz hinted they could be used against the Kerch Strait (Crimean) Bridge.
An escalation"
The Kremlin has reacted negatively to statements by Germany’s incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding the potential supply of long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine.
This was reported by Russian media outlet Interfax, citing Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, as reported by European Pravda.
In an interview published on 13 April, Merz said he would be willing to transfer Taurus missiles to Ukraine, provided there was coordination with European partners.
Peskov claimed that such a move would lead to inevitable escalation.
"Judging by Mr Merz’s remarks, he is in favor of strengthening [Ukraine’s] position and supports actions that will likely – and inevitably – lead only to further escalation of the situation around Ukraine," Peskov said.
He added that Russia sees similar positions in other European capitals.
"Unfortunately, European capitals are not inclined to look for ways to move towards peace negotiations, but rather continue provoking the prolongation of the war," the Kremlin spokesman stated.
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Hong Kong BLOCKS Postal Shipping to USA
Hal Turner World April 15, 2025 Hits: 12240
Hong Kong suspended postal services for goods to the U.S. on April 16, 2025.
This immediate disruption is UN-expected and likely due to escalating trade tensions, following a brief U.S. Postal Service ban on Hong Kong and China parcels in February 2025, which was reversed after potential disruptions to platforms like Shein and Temu.
The suspension aligns with heightened U.S.-China trade restrictions, including the U.S. closing the “de minimis” exemption in February 2025, which previously allowed tax-free shipments under $800, impacting low-cost imports from China.
This move could disrupt global supply chains, as Hong Kong is a major shipping hub, potentially raising costs for U.S. consumers already facing inflationary pressures from recent tariffs and trade policies.
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Russia sends horror WW3 threat to UK - 'We will kill all British people'
The Kremlin apologist and Putin propagandist threatened the 'coalition of the willing' with war if they were to deploy soldiers into Ukraine.
By Conor Wilson, News Reporter
17:01, Tue, Apr 15, 2025 | UPDATED: 10:28, Wed, Apr 16, 2025
A Russian propagandist has taken to state TV to issue a direct threat of nuclear war against Sir Keir Starmer’s coalition of the willing. Vladimir Solovyov, regarded as a mouthpiece of Vladimir Putin and a regular commentator on Russia’s war in Ukraine, issued the chilling threat in response to Western media claims and the work of European countries to support Ukraine.
On the Russian state TV show 'Sunday Evening With Vladimir Solovyov’, Putin’s puppet said it was clear that the UK and United States “are directly waging war against us.” He said: “You don’t understand the main thing. We see right through your coalition of peacemakers, who are not peacemakers but basically interventionists, will be destroyed. You have to realise that not only the frontline units you’re planning to deploy on the territory of Ukraine will be destroyed, but since we can’t perceive it in any other way other than the direct participation of your countries, you will feel the consequences, the likes of which you have never seen.”
He added chillingly: “All of your howling will not help you.”
Solovyov also warned Britain, France, and Germany, as well as the Baltic states - "your fate will be sad."
Another commentator, Margarita Simonyan, said a recent article in the Times proves that "the West is backing down."
Putting her spin on the article, she added: "The article basically says, 'Should we keep going? If we go on that means we have to send our troops. Is the British public ready for this? Because our people may perish.'
"It's not that they may perish. They will certainly perish. We will kill them all."
The clip was translated by the Russian Media Monitor.
Solovyov and co's programmes are heavily controlled by the Kremlin, and President Putin himself has issued threats of World War 3 in the past.
Last November, Putin warned that Russia could strike the UK with its new missile.
He said: “In response to the use of American and British long-range weapons on November 21 of this year, the Russian armed forces launched a combined strike on one of the facilities of the Ukrainian defence industry.
“One of the newest Russian medium-range missile systems was tested in combat conditions, in this case, with a ballistic missile in a non-nuclear hypersonic warhead.
“We consider ourselves entitled to use our weapons against military facilities of those countries that allow their weapons to be used against our facilities.”
And last September, Putin warned Russia could strike Western allies with nuclear weapons if they hit Russian territory with conventional missiles.
Despite Donald Trump’s claims that he would end the war in Ukraine on day one of his presidency, the conflict shows little sign of abating as the President approaches his 100th day in the White House.
Last month both sides agreed to a ceasefire in the Black Sea but there has been no let up in fighting on the frontline.
Russia has continued to bombard Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure, and on Sunday, Russian forces launched a missile strike on the city of Sumy, which killed 35 people and injured 117 others.
The US President told reporters that the “terrible” incident happened after Russian forces “made a mistake” without elaborating further.
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etc You shall see China as she continues to rise in her power. etc.
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China Official Refers to Americans as "Peasants"
Hal Turner World April 15, 2025 Hits: 16772
A senior Chinese official warned Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs would backfire and that soon, “those peasants in the U.S.” would “wail in front of the 5,000 years of Chinese civilization.”
The remarks are the latest Chinese repudiation of Trump’s global trade war as Beijing shifts gears from attempting to communicate with the White House to hitting back frequently and forcefully in an effort to cast the United States as an irresponsible global power.
China’s top official overseeing Hong Kong and Macao, Xia Baolong (shown above), lashed out at the U.S. during a speech on national security, in which he linked 2019 pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong with what Beijing sees as continued U.S. efforts to suppress China.
Xia called the U.S. decision to levy a tariff of 145 percent on all goods from Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China, “brutally unreasonable and extremely shameless.”
“The U.S. isn’t after our tariffs but our very survival,” he said. “The U.S. has repeatedly contained and suppressed Hong Kong … and this will eventually backfire on itself.”
Since Trump took office in January and set about remaking the global trading system, the world’s two largest economies have levied import duties on each other that are now so high they amount to a trade embargo.
China has countered Washington’s latest levies by imposing a tariff of 125 percent on all U.S. goods while Trump has maintained 145 percent taxes on all Chinese imports, with temporary exceptions for semiconductors and consumer electronics.
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Put your money, your time, your efforts into what I tell you to do, for I will cause you to have a victory such as you have never seen. And it shall be so clear, yes; it shall be so clear what you are all to do. Yes, for I shall speak to you, my power shall be awesome and miracles shall come to pass. It shall not be the fake gold or the fake feathers or the false shaking or the animal noises or the falling under the power and not coming away with permanent results or changed lives. My prophetic shall speak concerning things to come in a clear concise manner that no one shall want to miss or read second hand. For they will want to hear it under the anointing of the prophets and to receive the anointing of the prophet that shall manifest miracles, signs and wonders. People shall now see the signs of the last days like never before. Not only in a strange and confusing weather, the heat, the drought, the floods, the forest fires, the volcanoes, lack of jobs, shortage of money, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, sandstorms, straight wind, electrical storms, electrical shortages, hail, locusts, pestilence’s, the sicknesses, terrorists attacks, wars, the uniting of the false church under the false prophet, the rise of the anti-christ, the riots, the crime, the drugs, alcoholism, great open gay activities and movies, more open sex on TV, more street people, homeless, lack of crops, food shortages, great fear in those who do not know me. No peace as my word says for the world. The UN taking more control, martial law established, rationing and many more disasters that shall now begin to come. etc.
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Sandstorm sweeps Iraq, hospitalises over 3,700 people
April 15, 2025 at 1:25 pm
A sandstorm has swept Iraq and hospitalised more than 3,700 people with respiratory problems, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reports.
“At least 3,747 people have so far been admitted to hospitals in Baghdad and other provinces since Monday,” Ministry spokesman, Saif Al-Badr, told the state news agency, INA.
He said the highest number of cases was reported in Baghdad, with at least 1,014 people admitted to hospitals, and Al-Muthanna with 874 cases in southern Iraq.
The spokesman said most of the cases were recovered and were discharged.
No deaths were reported in the sandstorm.
“We have not faced any problems in providing medicines, medical supplies or oxygen,” Badr said.
Sandstorms are common in Iraq, but experts believe they are becoming more frequent due to climate change.
According to the United Nations Global Environment Outlook, Iraq is the fifth most vulnerable country to climate change.
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Bankrupt healthcare giant with 181 hospitals and clinics begins closure process which will 'devastate' locals
READ MORE: Landmark hospital chain files for bankruptcy
By TILLY ARMSTRONG DEPUTY CONSUMER EDITOR FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
Published: 21:38 EDT, 15 April 2025 | Updated: 21:54 EDT, 15 April 2025
A bankrupt healthcare giant is shifting services to other providers as it braces for a full shutdown.
Prospect Medical Holdings — which filed for bankruptcy in January — has started moving key services from its two Pennsylvania hospitals, Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, to other providers in the state.
A lawyer for Prospect said in bankruptcy court on Thursday that services including obstetrics and gynecology would move out of the hospitals.
The move comes as the healthcare company prepares for a full shutdown of its Pennsylvania facilities that it has been threatening for months, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Prospect operates 16 hospitals and more than 165 clinics across California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.
Once an aggressive acquirer of struggling hospitals, Prospect collapsed under mounting debt earlier his year.
In Rhode Island, two of its facilities — Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Medical Center — are expected to be sold to another healthcare provider.
But Prospect has been trying to hammer out a similar rescue deal with an unnamed buyer who could rescue the Pennsylvania facilities for months, but with no luck. Doctors have warned that their closure would 'devastate' local residents.
In recent months, Prospect received $40 million in aid from state and local governments and local nonprofit Foundation for Delaware County, The Wall Street Journal reported.
But requests for additional funding were denied, William Curtin, a lawyer for Prospect, said at a bankruptcy hearing in Dallas on Thursday.
The hospital operator raised an additional $6 million — mostly from a potential buyer willing to assume leases and equipment at two medical offices, the court heard.
This should help Crozer-Chester Medical Center avoid an 'abrupt closure', Judge Stacey Jernigan said at the hearing.
She also ordered Pennsylvania state officials to hold meetings with Prospect representatives and the Foundation for Delaware County to come up with a long-term solution to save Crozer.
Prospect plans to raise additional funds through the sale of minor Crozer assets in the coming weeks, the outlet reported.
The operator hopes this will keep the sale negotiations going and prevent a full hospital shutdown.
Doctors at Crozer said in a letter in March that closure of the facility 'will devastate not only our residents but also the thousands of employees and patients who rely on this network for their wellbeing,' Bloomberg reported.
State Rep. Leanne Krueger, whose district includes Crozer-Chester, told CBS News in March: 'All of the hospitals around us will feel the pain if Crozer closes, especially if it's a disorderly closure, which is what we've been trying to prevent.'
'So in the meantime, we've been expecting this could happen for quite a while because this isn't the first time Prospect has threatened a closure, they have been doing this for months.'
Prospect did not immediately respond to DailyMail.com's request for comment on a potential closure of the facilities.
Prospect is not the only major hospital chain which has filed for bankruptcy in recent years.
Landmark, which operates six specialty hospitals across Florida, Missouri and Georgia, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month.
The company, which is run by CEO Bryan Day, filed for bankruptcy in Florida on March 9 with debts of between $50 million to $100 million.
It is not yet known whether Landmark plans to close any hospitals as part of its bankruptcy proceedings, or if facilities will continue to operate as normal.
Problems at Landmark also came less than a year after the collapse of Steward Health Care, a major hospital system backed by private equity.
Steward, which owned more than 30 hospitals across eight states, was reported by CBS to have been drained of hundreds of millions of dollars by private equity investors, potentially contributing to shortages of life-saving medical equipment.
The Steward bankruptcy drew government scrutiny and prompted debate about the regulation of private-equity owned hospitals whose failure could lead to devastating consequences for local communities.
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Trump Issues Holy Week Declaration on 'the Living Son of God', Plans White House Easter Service
Benjamin Gill 04-14-2025
President Trump issued a faith-filled presidential message on Palm Sunday in honor of Holy Week as Christians around the world commemorate the holiest time of the year. And now there are reports that his administration is also planning a unique Easter staff worship ceremony at the White House with Rev. Franklin Graham as well as Pastors Greg Laurie and Jentezen Franklin.
Trump's Holy Week message wasn't a typical, obligatory, official government statement. Instead, it was filled with the type of language used by Christians, pointing to this week as being sacred to his personal faith, as his own post to Truth Social even declared, "HE IS RISEN!"
He declared, "This Holy Week, Melania and I join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ—the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from sin, and unlocked the gates of Heaven for all of humanity."
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The White House statement referred to the pivotal events that filled this Holy Week, including Jesus' "triumphal entry into Jerusalem," Holy Thursday when His Last Supper took place, Good Friday as the day Christ was crucified for our sins, and finally "His miraculous Resurrection from the dead" on Sunday.
"During this sacred week, we acknowledge that the glory of Easter Sunday cannot come without the sacrifice Jesus Christ made on the cross. In His final hours on Earth, Christ willingly endured excruciating pain, torture, and execution on the cross out of a deep and abiding love for all His creation. Through His suffering, we have redemption. Through His death, we are forgiven of our sins. Through His Resurrection, we have hope of eternal life. On Easter morning, the stone is rolled away, the tomb is empty, and light prevails over darkness—signaling that death does not have the final word," Trump's statement continues.
President Trump's declaration is just the start of what's expected to be a week of intense White House focus on Christ's world-changing sacrifice, including a number of special moments.
In a post on social media, the White House confirmed a report by Fox News that the president will participate in special faith events this week, and Franklin Graham also confirmed that he'll be joining the White House during Holy Week. "I'm thankful for President @realDonaldTrump and the White House Faith Office, and I look forward to being there this week," he wrote.
The new White House Faith Office, led by Jennifer Korn and Paula White-Cain, is reportedly organizing the events.
"Throughout the week, we will distribute a Holy Week proclamation, a special presidential video message (and) host a pre-Easter dinner and White House staff Easter service," Korn told Fox.
That staff worship service is planned for Holy Thursday and will reportedly be led by Franklin Graham, as well as Pastor Greg Laurie and Pastor Jentezen Franklin, who will participate in prayer, scripture reading, and communion.
Korn said that service "will be a special time of prayer and worship at the White House to be shared with Americans celebrating the week leading up to Resurrection Sunday."
There will also be an Easter dinner on Wednesday night, and musical performances on Wednesday and Thursday by a Liberty University worship choir, the Marine Corps Band, and Charles Billingsley.
Meanwhile, Rev. Franklin Graham is celebrating Trump's declaration by pointing out the difference between last year and this year, stating, "What a contrast to Easter last year at the White House when President Biden declared the most holy day of the year on the Christian calendar 'Transgender Day of Visibility'."
LAST YEAR: Biden White House Faces Strong Backlash for Declaring Transgender 'Visibility' Day on Easter
READ: Trump's Full Presidential Message on Holy Week, 2025
"This Holy Week, Melania and I join in prayer with Christians celebrating the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ — the living Son of God who conquered death, freed us from sin, and unlocked the gates of Heaven for all of humanity.
Beginning with Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and culminating in the Paschal Triduum, which begins on Holy Thursday with the Mass of the Lord's Supper, followed by Good Friday, and reaching its pinnacle in the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night. This week is a time of reflection for Christians to memorialize Jesus' crucifixion—and to prepare their hearts, minds, and souls for His miraculous Resurrection from the dead.
During this sacred week, we acknowledge that the glory of Easter Sunday cannot come without the sacrifice Jesus Christ made on the cross. In His final hours on Earth, Christ willingly endured excruciating pain, torture, and execution on the cross out of a deep and abiding love for all His creation. Through His suffering, we have redemption. Through His death, we are forgiven of our sins. Through His Resurrection, we have hope of eternal life. On Easter morning, the stone is rolled away, the tomb is empty, and light prevails over darkness — signaling that death does not have the final word.
This Holy Week, my Administration renews its promise to defend the Christian faith in our schools, military, workplaces, hospitals, and halls of government. We will never waver in safeguarding the right to religious liberty, upholding the dignity of life, and protecting God in our public square.
As we focus on Christ's redeeming sacrifice, we look to His love, humility, and obedience — even in life's most difficult and uncertain moments. This week, we pray for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon our beloved Nation. We pray that America will remain a beacon of faith, hope, and freedom for the entire world, and we pray to achieve a future that reflects the truth, beauty, and goodness of Christ's eternal kingdom in Heaven.
May God bless you and your family during this special time of year and may He continue to bless the United States of America."
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China Escalates Persecution of Christians to Unprecedented Levels
Communist regime targets foreigners, evangelical house churches, and dissident Catholics
By Jules Gomes Published on April 14, 2025
China’s repression of Christians has surged to record levels as the regime intensifies its crackdown on evangelical house churches, dissident Catholics, and even foreigners in China, according to reports from local churches, international agencies, and the Chinese government.
Those being severely punished are Protestants who refuse to join the state-controlled Three Self Church or Catholics who remain faithful to the underground Catholic Church instead of joining the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association (CCPA) church governed by the Vatican-Chinese Communist Party (CCP) concordat.
According to International Christian Concern’s 2024 report, the government investigated, threatened, or detained at least 12,000 Christians for participating in house church activities, with more than 1,000 individuals sentenced or sent to “re-education camps.”
The CCP regime also shut down 2,000 house churches and demolished 500 churches and meeting places across the nation.
The Church of Almighty God, which claims to be the fastest-growing house church movement in China, suffered from the persecution in 2024 more than in any previous year, its officials reported, with 24 of its members dying of torture, brainwashing, and abuse from the police.
According to the church’s figures, 19,053 of its members were arrested; 2,175 were convicted; 1,051 were sentenced to three years imprisonment or longer; and 168 were jailed for seven years or more. One member received the longest sentence of 14 years.
More than 20 pastors and members from the Hubei Suizhou Word of Life Church were arrested for “spreading heresy,” with charges including organizing worship, church activities, and discipleship training. Nine were formally indicted, and four were released on bail.
On Christmas Day 2024, at another Word of Life church in Nyingchi, Tibet, 10 Christians were criminally charged for evangelizing, with three formally arrested and seven released on bail.
Churches Labeled “Evil Cults”
House churches that subscribe to evangelical teachings or the doctrines of the Reformation are being classified as “xie jiao” — a term which literally means “organizations promoting heterodox teachings” but translated in China’s official English-language documents as “evil cults.”
In its annual report published on WeChat in mid-February, China’s Ministry of Public Security boasted that it had conducted 56,000 raids against the “xie jiao” in 2024, targeting over 17 million believers.
“Public security authorities across the country have also carried out anti-xie jiao education in villages, universities, primary and secondary schools, residential communities, governmental institutions, and enterprises to enhance public vigilance against xie jiao recruitment efforts,” the report stated.
While the “xie jiao” label was previously mostly used to target new non-Christian religious movements like the Falun Gong, the atheist CCP dictatorship is expanding the category to suppress networks of house churches.
“What is a xie jiao? The answer is, any religious organization the authorities decide to suppress,” Bitter Winter, a magazine reporting on religious liberty and human rights, noted. A “xie jiao” is punished by Article 300 of China’s Criminal Code, with heavy prison penalties.
An 85-page report published by China Aid Christians in 2024 noted that the CCP had ramped up its efforts to fully implement President Xi Jinping’s “Sinicization of religion” policy.
The policy strictly controls religious education for minors and bans children from churches, forces clergy to undergo political indoctrination, alters the Bible to align with communist ideology, forces churches to sing hymns to Chairman Mao and Xi Jinping, and requires pastors to preach sermons reinforcing communism.
“By controlling symbols, teachings, and personnel, Beijing is fundamentally transforming these religions so that they promote allegiance — not to people’s religious beliefs, but to the Party,” Human Right Watch explained.
Communists Crack Down on Foreigners
On April 1, the CCP’s National Religious Affairs Administration (NRAA) released 85 new regulations governing the religious activities of foreigners visiting or living in China.
The Catholic diocese of Shanghai was the first to publish them. The Catholic Church in China — the body loyal to the CCP and governed by the terms of the Vatican-CCP concordat — also posted the document on its website.
The newly revised “Implementation Rules for the Regulations on the Administration of Religious Activities of Foreigners in the People’s Republic of China” takes effect on May 1. Under the rules, foreigners are only permitted to attend state-controlled churches.
They also are required to seek state authorization before holding collective religious activities in churches, monasteries, or temples. Except for Chinese clergy who are permitted or invited to preside over religious activities, only foreigners will be allowed to attend religious activities held by foreigners.
Religious, cultural, and academic exchanges between foreigners in China and Chinese religious groups, religious schools, religious venues, etc. must be conducted only through state-approved religious groups directly under the control of the central government.
A foreigner may only bring a “reasonable quantity” of religious printed or audio-visual material for personal use and is prohibited from bringing “distributable religious printed materials and religious audio-visual products.”
The government will grant permission for any religious activity conducted by a foreign organization only if it has a record of “being friendly to China” and is ready to “respect the principle of independence and self-management of Chinese religions.”
Christians Persecuted for Online Activity
The Chinese government continues to use facial recognition technology to monitor religious activities, with over 40,000 new surveillance cameras installed in 2024 specifically for monitoring churches, temples, and religious schools, Freedom House revealed in its China Report for 2024.
“Members of marginalized religious and ethnic minority groups are among the internet users most vulnerable to extralegal detention, torture, and killing,” the report stated. These groups “face particularly harsh treatment for their online activities.”
In 2024, the CAC (Cyberspace Administration of China) announced it had shut down 14,624 “illegal” websites, removed 259 apps, and terminated 127,878 individual social media accounts.
“People face severe legal and extralegal repercussions for online activities like sharing news stories, talking about their religious beliefs, and communicating with family members and others overseas,” the report noted.
Catholics Targeted Despite Vatican-CCP Accord
Last July, Chinese authorities removed Hallow from the Apple App Store in China. Hallow, which provides Catholic devotional content, was the first religious app to top the Apple App Store charts, with more than 14 million downloads since its launch in 2018.
In the Catholic diocese of Baoding, Frs. Chen Hekun and Ji Huitian were “forcibly disappeared.” Meanwhile, Fr. Xie Tianming “lost contact” and is suspected to have been taken to a secret center for “brainwashing” and “political reeducation,” China Aid reported.
Similarly, Bishop Shao Zhumin of the Catholic diocese of Wenzhou has been taken away and lost contact with the outside world because of his opposition to the interference of Communist authorities in the affairs of the diocese.
Underground Catholic bishops and laypeople who refused to join the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association are among the most heavily persecuted groups in China, Bitter Winter reported.
A Hudson Institute report listed 10 Catholic bishops who remain in prison or have “disappeared” for refusing to submit to the CPCA following the signing of the Vatican-CCP in 2018.
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That agreement was renewed for a third time last October despite the increasing persecution of Catholics. The Vatican agreed to extend the accord, which permits the CCP to appoint bishops of its choice to Chinese Catholic dioceses, for another four years.
“The Vatican Party remains dedicated to furthering the respectful and constructive dialogue with the Chinese Party, in view of the further development of bilateral relations for the benefit of the Catholic Church in China and the Chinese people as a whole,” the Holy See Press Office said.
Human Rights Watch is concerned about this.
“By renewing a secretive deal with Beijing, the Vatican is effectively endorsing the Chinese government’s perversion of religions and is dangerously close to being complicit in the country’s deepening rights abuses,” it warned.
However, the Vatican “has made it chillingly clear that neither [Cardinal] Zen’s arrest, nor the continued detention, enforced disappearance, and imprisonment of Catholic bishops and followers in China … will sway its actions,” it added.
Dr. Jules Gomes, (BA, BD, MTh, PhD), has a doctorate in biblical studies from the University of Cambridge. Currently a Vatican-accredited journalist based in Rome, he is the author of five books and several academic articles. Gomes lectured at Catholic and Protestant seminaries and universities and was canon theologian and artistic director at Liverpool Cathedral.
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San Diego rocked by monster earthquake
By RACHEL BOWMAN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
Published: 13:18 EDT, 14 April 2025 | Updated: 06:17 EDT, 15 April 2025
San Diego has been rocked by an enormous earthquake Monday morning.
Initial reports put the earthquake's magnitude at a whopping 6.7. It has since been reported by the US Geological as 5.2 and 6.
The earthquake struck around 10 a.m. PT and was felt across Southern California, including across Los Angeles, reported Fox 11.
An emergency alert was sent out warning residents, 'Earthquake Detected! Drop, Cover, Hold On. Protect Yourself.'
Video obtained by ABC 10 showed the quake rattled homes and light fixtures. Other clips on social media showed computers and TVs rocked by the jolt.
Footage from NBC 7 showed a woman jump off the couch, grab her baby and run to safety when the tremble struck. Another video showed a terrified cat watch its house shake during the quake.
The quake's epicenter was recorded 2.49 miles south of Julian, according to KCAL.
At least seven aftershocks, including one 3.9 magnitude shake, were reported. It is unknown if there are reports of injuries or damage.
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department said it received no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The California Department of Transportation shared images of rocks that fell on State Route 76 just east of E Grade Road and warned drivers to watch out for obstacles on the road.
One man told the local news station he was inside Mountain Spirits Liquor in Julian when the quake hit and bottles started flying off the shelves.
'I just hear like consecutive three to four different bursts and pops of different bottles,' he said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the earthquake, his office said in a statement on social media.
'The state is coordinating with local authorities to assess any damage and if emergency response is needed.'
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria addressed the strong earthquake on X.
'San Diego experienced a strong earthquake centered near Julian. There’s no known visible or major damage to the city so far and I’m in communication with local, state, and federal officials,' he said.
San Diego State University reported no damage or injuries, according to NBC San Diego.
The school sent an alert at 10:42 a.m. PT stating the campus will remain open and events and assessments will remain ongoing.
Schoolchildren were escorted outside of buildings as a precaution when the ground started moving, said Capt. Thomas Shoots of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for San Diego County.
'There was a lot of shaking and rattling around,' he said. 'But thankfully everything seems to be back to normal.'
Riley Ozuna, owner of the Julian Cafe & Bakery, said some cups fell onto the ground at her business. 'But everything is OK,' she said.
Metrolink OC closed the tracks between Oceanside and San Clemente and canceled OC Line 608 for precautionary track inspections due the earthquake.
This is a breaking news story...
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14610147/San-Diego-rocked-monster-earthquake.html
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Bible Reading Surges Among Surprising Portions of the Population: Study
By Billy Hallowell
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There’s an increase in Bible use and Scripture engagement among younger Americans and men, according to a new study from the American Bible Society.
In fact, the first chapter of the organization’s annual State of the Bible report titled, “The Bible in America,” found a rise in Bible users from 38% to 41%, which means there are 10 million more U.S. adults reading the Bible outside houses of worship at least three times each year.
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But the increases are particularly notable among young people and men.
“Millennials saw a 29% increase in Bible Use from 2024 to 2025 and men saw a 19% increase, closing the long-time gender gap in Bible Use,” a press release reads. “In recent years, Millennials and men were among the least likely to use the Bible.”
The American Bible Society also found that Scripture engagement — something described as a “deeper” exploration of people’s interactions with the Bible — increased in 2025, with younger people also driving that shift.
Among members of Gen Z, Scripture engagement rose from 11% in 2024 to 15% in 2025. Likewise, Millennials saw a shift during this same time that crew from 12% to 17%, according to the study.
Notably, the survey also explored Americans’ beliefs about how they wish to interact with the Bible, with 51% telling the American Bible Society they would like to read the Christian Scriptures more often.
Dr. John Plake, editor-in-chief of the State of the Bible series and the chief innovation officer at the American Bible Society, said the findings are notable.
“For the first time since 2021, we’re seeing an increase in both Bible Use and Scripture engagement, particularly among younger adults and in men,” he said in a statement. “People are curious about the Bible and Jesus.”
Plake continued, noting there’s an opportunity for Christians and the church to meet this interest with the truth: “How will the Church respond? Together we must respond with creativity and innovation. Opportunities like this don’t come along every day, so we need to listen carefully and respond to our neighbors with grace, hope, and truth.”
In a recent interview with CBN News prior to the survey’s release, Plake said he recently “woke up” to the positive changes happening surrounding faith in America when he observed shocking spikes in Bible sales.
“I guess I woke up … when … the press reached out to me about the Wall Street Journal article that was published last October about a spike in Bible sales,” Dr. John Plake, chief program officer at the American Bible Society, recently told CBN News.
Plake said he often takes great strides to compare what’s happening anecdotally in his own church experience with the real numbers and statistics on the ground to ensure he’s rightly understanding real patterns versus what he’s “personally experiencing.”
He said there are numerous positive trends and that this positive trajectory is happening in other nations as well.
“I think from a lot of angles, from Europe, from the United States, from Canada, from data, and from experience, we’re starting to get a sense that there is something going on,” Plake said. Read more here.
Data for the State of the Bible was collected among 2,656 U.S. adults via online interviews conducted from Jan. 2-21, 2025.
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Entire Kentucky Church Survives as Tornado Destroys Building: 'God Is so Good to Us'
Wendy Griffith
04-10-2025
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A series of storms has devastated several states with tornadoes, heavy rain, and flooding. In the aftermath, members of a Kentucky church are thanking God no one was hurt when a powerful twister destroyed their main sanctuary at a time when the building would have been full of people.
Amid the incredible destruction, the believers at Christ Community Church are grateful to God. That's because, in an unprecedented move, the building sat empty during its usual Wednesday night prayer service.
It was April 2nd, and the forecast over Paducah, Kentucky, didn't look good. In that moment, Pastor Tim Turner felt compelled to do something he'd never done before.
"We canceled that night because of the storms," he recalls. "It is the first time in my 35 years of pastoring that we've ever done that."
All signs point to divine intervention. "We just feel like that was an act of God," Turner tells CBN News. "If you look at all these blocks, it was a block wall, 18 feet high, and it all fell, and the roof caved in to and I doubt there would've been any survivors. So we're not mourning today, we're praising God," he says.
Church member Lindsay Stanley says she and her husband rarely miss Wednesday night service.
"But we had a feeling like we should just stay home. And then Pastor Tim actually decided to cancel services and we never canceled services," she says.
"Actually, when we got the call that the church was gone, we were in the closet because the tornado had literally just gone past over our house... It was me, my husband and our two daughters, literally in the closet with helmets on and everything. It was that like this thing's coming," Stanley recalls.
The tornado hit just as the church had completed five years of renovation on their new sanctuary, wiping out thousands of dollars in new cameras, instruments and lighting equipment.
"It's a gut punch," Turner says. "I mean we had just finished all the remodels. Matter of fact, on Monday, I had told someone, I said, we can slow down now. The sanctuary is finally beautiful. And on Wednesday, it was gone."
But Stanley sees something special in this moment.
"I truly believe that what looks like a setback is actually a setup. Like the Lord knows that we have been very faithful. I say all the time. When I first started going to that church about four years ago, the Lord told me this is the End Times army. My dad was actually healed in that church, a stage four cancer. We've had so many cancer healings and just amazing moves of the Holy Spirit," she explains.
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"And I truly believe he knows that we needed a bigger place because we were outgrowing that sanctuary and we thought it would be years and years down the road. And I think he's just like, you know what, let's go a little quicker and I'm going to help," she continues. "I truly believe that we are going to need the space to house more broken, lost people because our church is serious about evangelism."
Pastor Tim also sees a silver lining, despite this devastation.
"The first and foremost is we are so thankful no one was hurt. Had we had service here that night? We all linger after church, you know how church people are, we linger and talk and there would've been people here," he says. "And the way it looks, the way that the structure, how it fell, it looked like the roof came off and the walls all came off and they were 18 foot concrete walls and nobody would've survived."
The pastor says the other good news is that their old youth center building remained nearly untouched, and although smaller, it can still be used for services until they can build something bigger.
"We're resilient people. We'll build back," Turner says. "But we're so thankful. God is so good to us. I preached it on Sunday morning. I want everybody, I want the world to know that this church still loves God, still trusts God, still believes in God."
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Wendy Griffith
Wendy Griffith is a Co-host for The 700 Club and an Anchor and Senior Reporter for the Christian Broadcasting Network based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In addition to The 700 Club, Wendy co-anchors Christian World News, a weekly show that focuses on the triumphs and challenges of the global church. (https://www.facebook.com/CBNCWN). Wendy started her career at CBN on Capitol Hill, where she was the network’s Congressional Correspondent during the Impeachment trial of former President Bill Clinton. She then moved to the Virginia Beach headquarters in 2000 to concentrate on stories with a more
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New Australian Law Makes Certain Prayers 'Unlawful'
By Ben Johnson/The Washington Stand April 11, 2025
As Vice President J.D. Vance warns about the suppression of Christians' free speech rights, a new law in a Western nation makes "praying with or over a person" in some circumstances "unlawful even if that person has asked you to pray for them." Making the wrong kind of intercession for someone in this U.S. ally could land a believer up to five years in prison.
The government of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) explains the newly enacted Conversion Practices Ban Act 2024 allows "prayer" or expression of any "religious belief" only if it is not "directed to changing or suppressing an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity." The bill -- which took effect last Friday, April 4 -- bans any speech the government classifies as attempting to change someone's LGBTQIA2S+ status, with a maximum penalty of "imprisonment for 5 years."
"The Conversion Practices Ban Act 2024 does not prohibit prayer. However, praying with or over a person with the intent to change or suppress their sexuality or gender identity is unlawful. It is unlawful even if that person has asked you to pray for them to be able to change or suppress their sexuality or gender identity," explains Anti-Discrimination NSW, the state government body that fields discrimination complaints under the law. (It also has "investigation, education and research functions.")
Christian clergy have the right to make "statements of belief or principle about gender, sexuality, marriage, celibacy or homosexuality in documentation or on a website" or to hold studies about those topics -- but only "as long as the statement is not targeted at an individual to change or suppress their sexual orientation or gender identity."
Presumably, the law would criminalize someone who said a word as short as "repent."
These kinds of "prayer or pastoral conversations" are "damaging to the whole community," states an explainer video from Anti-Discrimination NSW. "Faith and [LGBTW] identity are not mutually exclusive."
"This is a terrible new law in this Australian state, and they aren't even trying to hide it," Arielle Del Turco, director of the Center for Religious Liberty at Family Research Council and co-author of "Heroic Faith: Hope Amid Global Persecution," told The Washington Stand. "According to the state government's own admission from their website, this law will prevent a pastor or any believer from praying with someone who is asking for prayer for freedom from gender identity issues."
"What right does this state government have to ban someone from praying for a person who is specifically asking for it?" asked Del Turco. "It's difficult to think of a more obvious violation of religious freedom."
Lawmakers rushed the bill through the assembly with just 24 hours deliberation, according to Christian Schools Australia. Chris Minns, premier (governor) of New South Wales and a member of the Labour Party, signed it. Alex Greenwich, an independent member of the Legislative Assembly who identifies as LGBT, authored the bill in the name of "equality," insisting, "We should not have a situation where children are being told something is wrong with them and that they need to be fixed."
"This isn't equality. This is a radical apostasy law -- criminalising conversion one way while promoting it the other," agreed Kurt Mahlburg, a writer for the Australian Christian website, The Daily Declaration. He cited a number of Bible verses instructing believers to repent and change their ways (1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Ephesians 4:22-24; and Colossians 3:5-10).
The bill comes as Vice President J.D. Vance warned of the West's "backslide away from conscience rights" and "deterioration of fundamental freedoms" at the Munich Security Conference on February 14. He specifically stated that multiple European governments' have "placed the basic liberties of religious believers in the crosshairs."
For instance, the Scottish government sent a letter threatening any resident who prays "in a private place (such as a house)" if the prayers "can be seen or heard" within a free speech restriction zone that surrounds abortion facilities. The government will punish such prayers if the Christian is deemed to have prayed "intentionally or recklessly."
Del Turco chronicled numerous additional instances in a new FRC study released last week titled "Is Prayer a Crime? Government Restrictions on Prayer in Europe." Her report highlighted the stories of eight British Christians arrested for praying outside abortion facilities, often silently.
Similar "conversion therapy" bans may be coming throughout the West. Laying out the legislative priorities of Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party, King Charles announced in his King's Speech last summer, "A draft bill will be brought forward to ban conversion practices."
"The Christian Institute has obtained legal advice from leading King's Counsel on every attempt to legislate for conversion therapy in the UK and every time those KCs have advised that there are multiple risks to the human rights of innocent parents, pastors and professionals," explained The Christian Institute's Deputy Director Simon Calvert. "Extending the law to criminalise casual conversations -- as anti-conversion therapy activists have demanded -- would punish the innocent, not the guilty."
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has also promoted a so-called "conversion therapy" ban in a letter last September 17 "promoting equality and inclusion." She wrote that "equality in all of its senses" must include eradicating all forms of "harassment ... including online," and "banning the practice of conversion therapy." She also called for "resolute actions to address discrimination and hate speech."
A total of 22 U.S. states make it illegal to practice reparative therapy: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, and Washington. So does the District of Columbia. But thanks to the First Amendment, none do -- or can -- presume to regulate the content of people's prayers.
New South Wales is Australia's most populous state, with approximately one-third of the nation's population.
Originally published at The Washington Stand
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etc. Keep your eyes; keep your eyes upon what is going on in the Mid-East, that is your tree, that is your tree, I have told you to watch Israel, that is your tree. etc.
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They kidnapped, murdered and were eliminated: 11 terrorists killed by IDF for roles in October 7 massacre
IDF and Shin Bet identify Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists as those behind IDF soldier Shaked Dahan’s abduction, grenade attacks at Re’im and murder of hostage Inbar Haiman; 9 killed since collapse of ceasefire, 2 earlier
Yoav Zitun|Yesterday | 13:18
Israeli security forces have killed 11 terrorists involved in the October 7 cross-border attack on southern Israel since the resumption of hostilities in Gaza last month, the IDF and Shin Bet said Thursday.
In a joint statement, the military and the internal security agency said two other “key terrorists” had been eliminated in targeted strikes before fighting resumed on March 18. The terrorists, affiliated with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, were reportedly involved in killings and kidnappings of Israeli civilians and soldiers.
“These are central terrorists who took part in the murderous massacre and in the abduction and killing of Israeli soldiers and civilians,” the statement said.
Among those killed:
Hassan Na’am – Responsible for the kidnapping of Sgt. Shaked Dahan.
Ismail Shaqshaq – Took part in the killing of Israeli civilians, threw grenades at a fortified shelter at the Re'im Junction and launched a shoulder-fired missile inside Israel.
Jalal Karaan – Participated in the murder of Inbar Haiman and attacked the Nova music festival and several military bases. He murdered two civilians and distributed video footage of the killings online.
Mohammed Issa – Infiltrated Kibbutz Mefalsim and participated in the massacre.
Mohammed Shabakhi, Fares Qarshin, Yahya Astal and Mohammed Astal – All entered Israeli territory and took part in the October 7 killings.
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Mohammed Sakar – Infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz and participated in the attacks.
The two terrorists killed prior to March 18 were:
Mohammed Asfur – Involved in the assault on the southern IDF brigade command center during the October 7 attacks.
Khaled Aldin – Responsible for the murder of Israeli civilians and reportedly used personal items belonging to victims Arik and Hodaya Peretz during the assault.
The IDF and Shin Bet vowed to continue pursuing all individuals involved in the October 7 massacre, saying, “We will continue to act against anyone who took part in the murderous attack.”
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etc. I have talked about the EU and how they have grown in power and shall grow to more power. I have talked to you about China and yet America embraces China their enemy and they build them up that later China shall come against many and destroy many because of the finances you have provided for them. That was not my wisdom, that was not my knowledge. It was not my wisdom nor my knowledge when you gave your secrets to a country that worships a false god and they have sold them to other countries and become superior. Oh how foolish man is. etc..
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China amps up its factories threatening to crush US industry with new ‘tsunami’ of cheap products
In recent months, a growing chorus of concern has emerged over China’s aggressive ramp-up of industrial production, with analysts warning of a potential economic tidal wave that could overwhelm U.S. industries.
Dubbed a “tsunami” of cheap products, this surge in exports has sparked debates about trade imbalances, domestic manufacturing, and the broader implications for American competitiveness.
According to a detailed report from the New York Post, China has significantly “amped up its factories,” leveraging state-backed subsidies and advanced manufacturing capabilities to flood global markets with inexpensive goods.
The piece highlights how Beijing’s strategic investments in key sectors—such as electronics, automotive parts, and renewable energy technologies—have enabled Chinese firms to undercut competitors on price.
This isn’t a new tactic, but the scale and speed of the current push have caught many off guard. The article quotes industry experts who warn that this wave of exports could “crush U.S. industry” if unchecked, pointing to the sheer volume of goods now hitting American shores.
Supporting this view, Reuters has reported on China’s export figures, noting a marked increase in shipments of consumer goods and industrial components over the past year.
The news outlet attributes this surge to a combination of factors: excess capacity in Chinese factories, a slowing domestic economy prompting a pivot to foreign markets, and deliberate policy moves by the Chinese government to maintain economic growth.
Data cited in the report shows double-digit growth in exports to the U.S., even as trade tensions linger from previous tariff battles.
The Wall Street Journal offers a closer look at the fallout for American manufacturers.
In an analysis of the industrial sector, it describes how U.S. companies, particularly small and mid-sized firms, are struggling to compete with the flood of low-cost Chinese imports.
Steel, textiles, and solar panel producers are among the hardest hit, with some factories scaling back operations or closing entirely. A factory owner in Ohio, interviewed by the Journal, lamented that “we can’t match their prices without losing money on every sale.”
The piece underscores a broader anxiety: that America’s industrial base, already weakened by decades of offshoring, may not withstand this latest onslaught.
Meanwhile, CNN has highlighted the consumer angle, noting that while cheap Chinese goods benefit American shoppers in the short term—think lower prices at big-box retailers like Walmart—the long-term cost could be steep.
Economists interviewed by CNN warn of job losses in manufacturing hubs and a further erosion of the U.S.’s ability to produce essential goods domestically.
The report draws a historical parallel to the early 2000s, when China’s entry into the World Trade Organization triggered a similar influx of imports, leading to what some call the “hollowing out” of American industry.
Public sentiment, as reflected in posts found on X, reveals a mix of frustration and resignation. Some users echo the New York Post’s alarm, with one stating, “We don’t want cheap shit anymore. Buy American.”
Others see the issue as inevitable in a globalized economy, urging policymakers to adapt rather than resist. This divide mirrors the broader policy debate unfolding in Washington.
The New York Times reports that the Biden administration is weighing new tariffs and trade restrictions to stem the tide, though such measures face hurdles.
Critics, cited in the article, argue that tariffs could spark retaliation from China and raise costs for U.S. consumers, while supporters insist they’re necessary to protect domestic jobs.
The Times also notes that some lawmakers are pushing for subsidies to bolster American manufacturing—a move that could level the playing field but risks escalating into a costly subsidy war with Beijing.
Zooming out, Bloomberg frames China’s export push as part of a larger geopolitical strategy. With its domestic demand faltering amid a real estate slump and aging population, China is doubling down on its role as the “world’s factory,” according to the outlet.
This aligns with Beijing’s long-term goals of economic dominance and self-reliance, even as it floods markets with goods that other nations struggle to absorb. The report warns that without coordinated international action, the U.S. and its allies could find themselves outmaneuvered.
The BBC adds a global perspective, pointing out that the U.S. isn’t alone in feeling the pressure.
European Union officials have voiced similar concerns, with some member states pushing for stricter import controls. The BBC cites trade analysts who predict a “race to the bottom” in pricing, potentially destabilizing economies worldwide.
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California rocked by multiple earthquakes in less than 12 hours
READ MORE: Earthquake swarm hits near massive US volcano
By STACY LIBERATORE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
Published: 08:23 EDT, 10 April 2025 | Updated: 11:33 EDT, 10 April 2025
California has experienced four earthquakes in less than 12 hours.
The seismic activity began around 9pm ET when a 3.5 magnitude hit outside of Little Lake.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) detected the most recent quake, a 2.8 magnitude, around 4:30am near Petrolia in the northern region of the state.
An assessment from Michigan Tech University showed that people typically do not feel quakes with a magnitude of 2.5 or less.
Those from 2.5 to 5.4 are often felt but only cause minor damage.
No injuries or damages have been reported following the California earthquakes.
The latest quake struck along the San Andreas fault that spans 800 miles up and down California, which experts fear is overdue for another massive earthquake, according to the Great California Shakeout.
Experts have estimated that over 39 million people on the West Coast would feel the effects of the 'Big One,' which is a magnitude 8 or higher.
The USGS also detected a 2.7 magnitude earthquake at 4:55am along San Andres, just northwest of San Diego.
The last major earthquakes on the San Andreas fault were in 1857 and 1906.
The Fort Tejon earthquake of 1857 was a 7.9 magnitude, which caused ground fissures in the Los Angeles, Santa Ana and Santa Clara Rivers.
Trees were uprooted, buildings were destroyed and two people were killed during the event.
The catastrophic 1906 San Francisco event was also a magnitude 7.9 earthquake, which killed 3,000 people and leveled much of the city.
Some research suggested more activity happens before it hits, while others have found there is no warning, she added.
California has had more than 11,000 earthquakes this year, with nine tremors above magnitude 2, Volcano Discovery reported.
The vast majority of earthquakes result from the constant movement of tectonic plates, which are massive, solid slabs of rock that make up the planetary surface and shift around on top of Earth's mantle — the inner layer between the crust and core.
As the tectonic plates slowly move against each other, their edges can get stuck due to friction and stress will build along the edges.
When that stress overcomes the friction, the plates slip, causing a release of energy that travels in waves through the Earth's crust and generates the shaking we feel at the surface.
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etc. But it is not an exciting time for the lukewarm or the ungodly, it shall be a terrible time, a time of a dictator, a dictator government that dictates, that takes away your rights, that takes away your freedoms, that takes away the things that you have, the things that you never expected that they would control, they shall control. Oh, what an hour is just ahead. etc..
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Congressmen tell Glenn Beck they are being monitored and threatened by CIA
The revelation suggests Congress is compromised in its legislative functions, and even that the U.S. is not currently a true democratic republic.
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(LifeSiteNews) — Conservative commentator Glenn Beck shared that congressmen have repeatedly told him they are being monitored by the CIA, with two also claiming they’ve been threatened by the intelligence agency.
In a clip shared by Valuetainment host Patrick Bet-David on Monday, Beck told how he is frequently asked to leave electronics behind when holding discussions with congressmen during his visits to Washington, D.C.
“I don’t know how many times in the last five years I’ve had congressmen ask me, can you leave your cell phone outside? Let’s go for a walk. You’re carrying any electronics? Do you have an Apple Watch?”
“And then they’ll say, outside as we’re walking, quietly, the CIA is monitoring everything that we’re doing in Congress. They’re monitoring all of us,” Beck continued.
“And two of them have told me we’ve been threatened behind closed doors, we’ve been threatened by the CIA. That was a little scary to hear that. And I’ve heard it over and over and over again,” Beck said.
If true, the revelation suggests Congress as a whole is subject to coercion and therefore compromised in its legislative functions, and even that the U.S. is not currently a true democratic republic. This is especially momentous given that Congress has the sole power to declare war, in addition to its nearly unlimited lawmaking power.
The CIA has a long history of controversy for engaging in unconstitutional, illegal and evil activities. Most grievous is its documented use of torture, such as in Project MKUltra, a human control program, and the training of groups that have killed civilians and helped overthrown democratically elected governments.
A CIA whistleblower told commentator Candace Owens in November 2024 that the CIA has a refined system of intimidation by which it suppresses dissent within its own ranks, one he said was used on himself and his family.
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etc. Have you read my word, do you know that Ezekiel thirty eight and thirty nine is knocking on the door, as a matter of fact, its got a battering-ram and it is knocking the door down, but you are not aware of that. Are you aware of how they are removing the Bible, are you aware of how they are fighting Christians, are you aware of the countries that are killing every Christian that is there?
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Have You Heard About the Absolutely Horrifying Things That Are Being Done to Christians in China?
by Michael Snyder April 10, 2025
in Curated, Opinions
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(End of the American Dream)—For more than a billion people living in China, freedom of religion does not exist. So those that do wish to worship as they please must do it in secret, and if they are discovered the consequences can be extremely severe.
This week, China is in the news because it is suddenly engaged in a massive trade war with the United States. But most of the time, people living in the western world don’t pay much attention to what is really going on inside China, and so very few actually know about the absolutely horrifying things that are being done to Christians by the communist Chinese government.
If you are a Christian that does not live in China, I would recommend avoiding the country for the foreseeable future, because practicing your faith in China could get you arrested. New regulations that just went into effect totally ban foreigners “from preaching, sharing their faith, or establishing religious organizations without official government approval”…
New regulations released this week by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) impose severe restrictions on missionary activity in the country, according to Chinese state media and representatives of the Chinese Communist Party.
The regulations, which take effect May 1, prohibit foreigners from preaching, sharing their faith, or establishing religious organizations without official government approval.
Justifying these regulations, Chinese state media claimed that the newly revised rules promote national security—a common justification for CCP persecution of religion—and help to protect “normal religious activities,” referring to activities run under strict government oversight as part of state-run religious institutions.
This is just the latest attempt to crack down on “unauthorized” religious activity in China.
The Chinese government openly admits that it “intensified efforts to dismantle cult organizations in 2024”…
Earlier this year, the Chinese government issued a report boasting about the increased persecution of independent religious groups in 2024.
“China’s public security authorities intensified efforts to dismantle cult organizations in 2024,” reported the Global Times, a state-run media outlet. “They have worked to curb the growth and spread of cult organizations, mitigating potential threats to national political security and maintaining social stability.”
To the Chinese, any religious organization that is not controlled by the government is considered to be a “cult”.
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If you consider yourself to be a Christian in China, you are only legally permitted to attend certain types of state-controlled churches…
The protestant Three Self Church and the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association are prominent examples of these state-run institutions. They work to promote CCP propaganda and the personality cult surrounding country President Xi Jinping through songs, sermons, and community events.
Independent house churches, which operate outside the state-sponsored system, are often raided, and their members are arrested on charges of working against the interests of the state.
It has been estimated that there are more than 100 million Christians in China, and independent house churches are extremely popular. But when a house church is discovered, the leaders are often arrested and taken to secret interrogation facilities…
Authorities in China are detaining Christians in secretive, mobile “transformation” facilities to make them renounce their faith, RFA has learned.
A member of a Christian “house church” in the southwestern province of Sichuan who asked to be identified by a pseudonym Li Yuese said he was held in a facility run by the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s United Front Work Department, working in tandem with the state security police, for 10 months after a raid on his church in 2018.
“It was a mobile facility, that could just set up in some basement somewhere,” Li said. “It was staffed by people from several different government departments.”
Li claims that he was beaten, abused and tortured in a very small windowless room for almost 10 months…
Li said he was held in a windowless room for nearly 10 months, during which time he was beaten, verbally abused and “mentally tortured” by staff, eventually resorting to self-harm by throwing himself against a wall.
His account is chillingly similar to those of former inmates of “transformation” camps in the northwestern region of Xinjiang.
Ultimately, Li is one of the fortunate ones.
Many Christians that are grabbed by authorities are never seen again.
Chinese officials are hoping to eventually make religion of as little importance as possible in China.
One of the ways that they hope to achieve this is by banning all children from participating in religious activities…
Children under 18 are constitutionally prohibited from having any formal religious affiliation in China. There is also a ban on religious education, including Sunday schools, religious summer camps and other forms of youth religious groups. Schools focus on promoting non-religion and atheism, and many children join CCP-affiliated youth groups, where they must pledge commitment to atheism.
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Every child in China is prohibited by law from setting foot in a church.
That is evil on a level that I don’t even have the words to describe.
We need to understand who we are dealing with.
As they continue to grow in power, the Chinese would love to start imposing their “values” on the entire globe.
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Meanwhile, persecution of Christians continues to intensify in areas of the world that are heavily Islamic.
In fact, in some cases it can literally be a death sentence for a Muslim to become a Christian…
A mother of six children was stabbed to death by her Muslim husband in Uganda after she attended her first church service, sources said.
Nasiimu Mirembe, whose children range in age from 3 to 18, had put her faith in Christ on March 21 after hearing the Gospel from a friend in eastern Uganda’s Busembatya town council. She was 41.
She and her friend were on their way to a church service on March 23 when a Muslim neighbor, Awudu Mbulalina, greeted them 218 yards (200 meters) from the worship site and continued on, said the friend, whose name is being withheld for security reasons.
This sort of thing happens all the time in Islamic nations, but we hardly ever hear about it.
Of course things are becoming a lot more uncomfortable for Christians in many western nations as well.
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For example, Christians in New South Wales, Australia can now be hit with fines of up to $100,000 simply for praying for a gay or lesbian friend…
Christians in Sydney and throughout the rest of New South Wales (NSW), Australia, could now face five years in prison and fines of up to $100,000 for offering counseling to or praying for “LGBTQA” individuals, even if they say their same-sex attraction or gender confusion is unwanted.
On April 4, legislation known as the Conversion Practices Ban Act 2024 became law, raising alarm among Christians who by merely explaining the Good News of Jesus’ power to heal, the immutable definition of marriage, or timeless truths about the complementarity of man and woman, risk being punished as criminals in NSW.
As such, this is a major step toward criminalizing Christianity and the fullness of the Gospel message in “the land down under.”
Jesus warned us that those that decide to follow Him will be hated.
And we are certainly witnessing that all over the world right now.
But the persecution that is coming in the years ahead will be even worse.
Is that something you are ready to face?
Jesus gave everything for you. Are you prepared to give everything for Him?
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Iran transfers long-range missiles to Iraq in major escalation - report
Iraqi proxies received the missiles last week, according to the report, which contradicts earlier claims that the militias were willing to disarm after US placed pressure on the government in Baghdad
i24NEWS
Iran has sent long-range missiles to its proxies in Iraq for the first time, constituting a major escalation against the US and Israel, according to the British paper The Times.
This comes as US President Donald Trump is ramping up pressure by threatening military action against the Islamic Republic, all the while advocating for negotiations to find a diplomatic resolution to the Iranian nuclear program.
Citing intelligence sources who monitored the 1,000-mile border between Iraq and Iran, the paper said that the missiles were transferred last week.
"Iran has recently transferred missiles to Shia militias in Iraq, including new models with longer range, which have not been given in the past to those militias. It’s a desperate move by the Iranians, risking the stability of Iraq," one source said.
The US has pressured Iraq to force the Shi'ite militias in the country to disarm, with the recent development contradicting reports that the proxies had signalled they would cave in to the pressure.
After the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, the crippling offensives against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, and the defeat of Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iran's regional network of proxies has run thin. Besides the Houthis in Yemen, the Iran-backed militias in Iraq are the only major ally Tehran has left against the US.
https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/middle-east/iran-eastern-states/artc-iran-transfers-long-range
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Trump renews call to relocate Gazans to other countries
There are “plenty” of countries willing to take in Gazans, said the U.S. president.
By David Isaac | Apr 8, 2025 at 9:45 am | Topics: Trump, Gaza
US President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his call to transfer to safer locales those Palestinians who wish to leave the Gaza Strip
“For years and years, all I hear about is killing and Hamas and problems,” he said during a press gathering in the Oval Office on Monday together with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“And if you take the people, the Palestinians, and move them around to different countries, and you have plenty of countries that will do that … you really have a freedom zone … a zone where people aren’t going to be killed every day,” he added.
The US president first announced his Gaza relocation plan during a press conference with Netanyahu in February.
Netanyahu, who has endorsed the plan, said on Monday that “what the president is talking about is: give people a choice. Gazans were closed in. Every other place, including arenas of battle, whether it’s Ukraine or Syria, or any other place, people could leave. What is wrong with giving people a choice? … Enabling the people of Gaza to really make a choice to go wherever they want?”
He noted that Gaza’s reconstruction would take years.
A senior Israeli diplomatic source told JNS on April 4 that polls showed that many Palestinians in Gaza want to leave.
“Even before Israel restarted military action, 60% said they wanted to leave—40% of those don’t want to come back, and another 20% want to go but with the option to return. That’s more than 1 million people who say they want to leave,” said the source.
Israelis support the president’s proposal, according to polls.
The sticking point has appeared to be finding partner countries willing to take Gazans in. However, Netanyahu said on Monday that “countries are responding to [Trump’s] vision. We’re working on it. I hope we’ll have good news for you.”
Though he would not name the countries, Danny Danon, who returned to serve as Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations in 2024, having previously held the post from 2015 to 2020, said in December 2023 that South American and African countries had expressed interest in taking in Palestinians in exchange for financial remuneration.
Arab countries should lend a hand, too, as they “have an obligation to help the Palestinians. Let them help instead of giving inflammatory speeches,” said Danon.
Arab countries have so far refused to lend a hand to Trump’s proposal, instead offering alternative reconstruction plans in which Gazans would stay in place.
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, in an interview with Tucker Carlson in March, appeared to reject such reconstruction plans as unrealistic.
“I think it’s really important that when you’re making these decisions that you level-set the facts,” he said, pointing out that the conditions in the Strip are far too dangerous to live in.
How do we put people back in a battle zone where there are munitions all over the field? Or where there are these latent conditions so that a kid can fall into a hole and go 40, 50, 60 feet down, and you’d never know that he was there,” he added.
“Who would do such a thing? If we had buildings and those conditions in New York, there would be yellow tape all around it and no one would be allowed in,” said Witkoff, estimating it would take 15 to 20 years to rebuild Gaza.
He shared the president’s view that past policy prescriptions for Gaza hadn’t worked, perpetuating a cycle of war, rebuilding and more war. It didn’t make “any sense,” he said, adding, “The president began to say, ‘Maybe we need to think about it in a different way.’”
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Negative record: Over half of US adults view Israel unfavorably, Pew survey finds
Survey looking at U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy and global trade actions finds some 31% say he is favoring the Israelis too much and 29% say he is striking the right balance; in addition, most Americans do not think Trump will pursue a takeover of Gaza
Ynetnews|Yesterday | 18:32
More than half of U.S. adults, or 53%, have an unfavorable opinion of Israel, up from 42% in March 2022 – before the Hamas attack of Oct. 7, 2023, and the ensuing Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted March 24-30 looking at U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy and global trade actions.
The survey also found that Americans’ confidence in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also remains relatively low, at 32%.
U.S. President Donald Trump has so far received mixed or negative views from Americans regarding his early foreign policy actions, including his involvement with Israel and in trying to end the war with Gaza.
Other foreign policy actions surveyed include Trump's working more closely with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, withdrawing the U.S. from international agreements, his statements about taking over Greenland and Gaza and tariffs imposed on U.S. trade partners.
One example is that more Americans disapprove than approve of the U.S. leaving international organizations and agreements including the World Health Organization, the Paris Climate Agreement and cancelling most U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) programs
Some 43% of Americans says Trump is favoring Russia too much in his negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war, but when asked about their opinion on whether Trump is striking the right balance when it comes to U.S. relations with Israelis and Palestinians, opinions are more mixed.
Some 31% say they see him favoring the Israelis too much and 29% say he is striking the right balance. Another 3% say he is favoring the Palestinians too much. This leaves 37% who say that they are unsure.
For comparison, in July, views of how U.S. President Joe Biden was handling the conflict were more even with 21% saying he favored Israelis too much and 20 % saying he favored Palestinians too much, with another 18% saying he was striking the right balance and 40% unsure.
Meanwhile, most Americans do not think it’s likely Trump will pursue a takeover of Gaza.
Some 38% say it’s either not too or not at all likely, 26% say it’s somewhat likely, and 20% say it’s extremely or very likely. Another 16% are unsure.
Some 62% of Americans oppose the U.S. taking over Gaza, including 49% who strongly oppose it. Another 22% are unsure, while 15% favor it.
From the perspective of politics, Republicans are somewhat more likely than Democrats to say it is unlikely that Trump will try to take over Gaza, with Republicans at 43% and Democrats at 34%.
Republicans are also more likely than Democrats to be in favor of a U.S. takeover of Gaza at 27% to 5%, though a plurality of people in both parties oppose it. Some 44% of Republicans oppose the U.S. taking over Gaza, while another 28% are unsure. Democrats are fairly united in their opposition, with 80% saying they oppose the measure, including 72% who strongly oppose it.
On Monday, speaking to reporters before a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump described the Gaza Strip as “a tremendous piece of real estate” and said the U.S. still plans to take control of the territory. “It’s a great place. I don’t understand why Israel gave it up,” he said in remarks from the White House.
The survey was conducted from March 24 to March 30. A total of 3,605 panelists responded out of 4,045 who were sampled, for a survey-level response rate of 89%. The margin of sampling error for the full sample of 3,605 respondents is plus or minus 1.9 percentage points.
The survey includes oversample of Jewish, Muslim and non-Hispanic Asian adults in order to provide more precise estimates of the opinions and experiences of these smaller demographic subgroups. These oversampled groups are weighted back to reflect their correct proportions in the population.
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The Vatican’s Embrace of Sex Change Mutilation Suggests We’re at a Maccabees Moment
By John Zmirak Published on April 8, 2025
You might not have read the Book of Maccabees. (Catholics and Orthodox regard it as canonical while Protestants and Jews mostly consider it simply an inspiring, accurate history of God’s people enduring corruption and persecution.)
But the Lutheran George Frederick Handel thought the story important enough to compose a beautiful oratorio retelling it, Judas Maccabeus. The Jewish holiday of Channukah has its origins in the events recounted in Maccabees — commemorating the rededication of the Temple after pagans had profaned it.
Maccabees is certainly worth a read for Christians today trying to navigate a path between an overbearing, increasingly intolerant secular culture and Church leaders who dither, waver, or even seem to be on the side of the Enemy. (I’m focusing here on my own Roman Catholic Church, but as you read this, think of all the rainbow-flagged, “affirming” pastors and churches in your own tradition, some of which you might once have trusted.)
Those Oiled, Muscular Seductive Greeks
In Maccabees, we see the plight of the Jewish people under foreign occupation — this time not the cruel Assyrians or the tolerant Persians, but the glittering, sophisticated, and above all seductive Greeks. After Alexander the Great destroyed the Persian Empire in 323 B.C., fought his way to India, then died at age 33, his generals split up the new empire he’d founded among themselves, squabbling over its component parts for the next century. The section that included ancient Palestine was the Seleucid Empire.
Its rulers prided themselves on the artistic, philosophical, and cultural inheritance of Greece, whose civilization Alexander’s armies had spread throughout Central Asia and the Near East. Wherever they ruled, these Hellenistic kings established academies and gymnasia (athletic/cultural centers) — and set up temples to the Greek pagan gods. The goal was to gradually assimilate all the natives to the “higher” civilization, making them easier to govern. It was a form of colonialism.
After a few decades of relatively tolerant rule over the Jews, Seleucid rulers decided it was time to force these subjects, too, to fall into line. They started encouraging pagan worship, bribing and corrupting the Jewish high priests, then finally just picking their own, collaborationist priests — whose job it was to keep the Jews in line while gradually Hellenizing and paganizing them.
They discouraged circumcision and urged Jews to take part in the scandalous, naked athletics that Greeks saw as central to their culture. If Jews worshiped false, Hellenic gods and Seleucid governors profaned the Temple by sacrificing pigs to Zeus, these priests’ reaction was the same as Pope Francis’s more recent response to homosexual practice: “Who am I to judge?”
Many Jews went along, eager to shed their provincial, eccentric heritage and join the prestigious global culture of their richer, more powerful rulers. But some Jews remained faithful and found leaders in the Maccabee family, a band of zealous brothers captained by the gifted warlord Judas. That family led a series of violent guerrilla campaigns against one of the most powerful kingdoms on earth.
Though Judas would perish in combat and his brother Jonathan would be murdered, the faction of faithful Jews eventually triumphed and established an independent, religiously faithful Jewish kingdom once again. That would last until 37 B.C., when Jews fell under the domination of their one-time allies, the empire of Rome.
A Very Bad Version of Moses
All Christians face a Maccabees moment right now, but Catholics face it in a very pointed way: We actually have a high priest (pontifex maximus) in Pope Francis. Given his authority to teach and rule, his status is even higher than the chief priest’s in Jerusalem’s Temple: According to Catholic tradition, a pope stands almost in the same role that Moses did to the Israelites, as the trustworthy interpreter of divine revelation to the faithful.
Our current Moses isn’t handing down God’s commandments, alas. As Jules Gomes reported here a few days ago, Pope Francis’s doctrine cop, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger’s old job), has blown up a key Christian doctrine: God’s creation of human beings as men and women.
Up till now, the Catholic church has firmly and without wavering denounced the hormonal disruptions and surgical mutilations promoted by our psychological establishment to “treat” gender dysphoria by remaking the body to match the mind’s sad delusions. Now Fernández has ruled that there are exceptions to this teaching in cases of “strong dysphorias that can lead to an unbearable existence or even suicide.”
Here Fernández is simply repeating a favorite talking point of the transgender industry: that the grotesque procedures necessary to torture a male body to look female, or vice versa, are often the only alternative to suicide. Research has proved this claim false again and again, but don’t expect that to matter. Claiming that resistance to transgenderism threatens the lives of those who suffer dysphoria is key to winning a highly political battle. Fernández is on the Enemy’s side in that battle — and evidently Francis is as well.
Morality via Sob Stories
Keep in mind that current Catholic teaching (for the moment) does not allow exceptions to the ban on contraception. Even married couples dealing with medical issues that make pregnancy dangerous may not use birth control. Likewise, Fernández has seconded Francis’s claim that capital punishment is always wrong, no matter the situation (and no matter what the Bible says.) But a Catholic doctor may perform a sex-change operation, if the sob story offered is heart-wrenching enough.
This apostasy by the Vatican’s highest authority on doctrine (apart from the pope) carries many grave implications.
Just as it did in issuing Amoris Laetitiae in 2016, the Vatican here is undermining fundamental doctrines of the entire Jewish-Christian tradition and shredding the foundations of Natural Law — the moral code the Creator wrote on the heart of every rational human being.
Speaking practically, the Vatican has handed a dagger to post-Christian legislators, judges, prosecutors, and LGBT+ litigants with bottomless financial resources — which any or all of those will drive into the heart of religious liberty. How will a Catholic doctor, nurse, or parent defend his conscience rights in court when his own Church’s highest doctrinal authority has renounced the doctrinal basis for refusing to butcher children to match the fantasy sex-identity some groomer or fetishist has planted in their young minds?
A Cudgel for Leftist Judges
As John Gravino, author of the groundbreaking Confronting the Pope of Suspicion, told The Stream:
Leftist judges can pretend that Francis changed the teaching on LGBT equality. And with that, the conscience rights of Catholics will no longer be protected by the First Amendment. No Catholic will be able to defend himself from the coming LGBT invasion on the grounds that ‘gay equality violates my religious beliefs.’ Leftist judges will be able to deny such claims on the grounds that ‘Pope Francis changed your religious beliefs.’
But the tsunami this Vatican has unleashed will flatten more than our freedoms. Francis has made it clear that he wants Catholics to conform themselves in virtually every way to the modern heirs to the Seleucids who tyrannized Jerusalem. In order to gain acceptance from the new global, pagan culture that now dominates the West, we must ape its toxic empathy, revere its sexual fetishes, and internalize its Gnostic contempt for God’s noblest creation: the human person, which He made male and female.
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In doing all this, Francis is emulating the paganizing high priests in the Temple whom the Maccabees rose up to topple. Telling Catholic doctors to butcher human bodies in the name of “compassion” is arguably worse than sacrificing a few pigs to Zeus in the Holy of Holies.
What will be left of papal authority by the time Francis goes to his rich, rich reward? Will future popes have to denounce his heretical words and deeds, perhaps rule retroactively that he lost the papal office by leaving the Catholic faith? I don’t know when we’ll get another truly Catholic pope, but I do know the Latin title of the document he’ll have to publish evaluating Francis’s legacy: Damnatio Memoriae.
John Zmirak is a senior editor at The Stream and author or coauthor of 14 books, including The Politically Incorrect Guide to Immigration and The Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism. His newest book is No Second Amendment, No First.
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etc.. the cost of things, because they have gone over the cliff, shall skyrocket and taxes, taxes, it shall be like in the days of old when everyone will have to bring their taxes in and they will be condemned and judged if they do not. Oh the things that are going to take place now, the things that you haven’t even thought of, the things that you haven’t been aware of, but I have told you, I have warned you. I have tried to prepare you that you would be totally ready, that you wouldn’t have to run real fast to make up time, but that you would be walking right by my side. etc..
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Trump issues crude and humiliating response to trade partners as he tanks the global economy
By NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
Published: 00:05 EDT, 9 April 2025 | Updated: 08:13 EDT, 9 April 2025
Donald Trump was unabashed last night as he claimed that America held all the cards in the ongoing trade war that is sending global markets to the brink of collapse.
'I am telling you, these countries are calling us up, kissing my ass,' the president said during a speech at the National Republican Congressional Committee Dinner in Washington.
'They are dying to make a deal. "Please, please sir, make a deal. I'll do anything sir."'
It comes as markets puked again on Wednesday. Japan's Nikkei 225 and London's FTSE 100 were down 4 percent. Dow and S&P futures were trading down 1 percent and 0.75 percent before the bell.
Trump remained defiant as he spoke to his MAGA base last night.
'They ripped us off left and right. But now it's our turn to do the ripping,' the president declared.
'Japan is coming here as we speak. They're in a plane, flying lots of them, all tough negotiators, but things that people wouldn't have given us two years ago ... three years ago, five years ago, seven - they're giving us everything.
'They don't want tariffs on themselves.'
Last Wednesday Trump announced that every country - even uninhabited islands - would be hit with a 10 percent tariff on imports, with 'reciprocal' tariffs doled out to countries the White House considered to be the worst offenders.
Since then markets have cratered.
On Tuesday, after a brief rally attributed to a tariff pause possibly being on the table, the Dow ended more than 300 points down. Overall the tariff-related market drop amounted to more than 4,500 points. As 12:01 a.m. Wednesday approached - when the tariffs would kick in - U.S. stock futures and Asian equity markets dropped.
Trump escalated his trade war Tuesday - by announcing a 104 percent tariff on China would go into effect, after China refused to lift its retaliatory tariffs by Trump's deadline of noon on Tuesday.
'Until they make a deal with us, that's what it's going to be,' Trump said at Tuesday night's NRCC President's Dinner.
At the same dinner, Trump also teased more tariffs were coming.
'We're going to be announcing very shortly a major tariff on pharmaceuticals,' he said.
Trump had initially pitched a 34 percent increase on China when he announced the new tariffs during last Wednesday's Rose Garden 'Liberation Day' event, on top of the 20 percent tariffs on China he had rolled out earlier this year. He then stuck Beijing with another 50 percent increase.
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that 'it was a mistake for China to retaliate.'
'The president, when America is punched, he punches back harder,' she said, but added that 'if China reaches out to make a deal, he'll be incredibly gracious, but he's going to do what's best for the American people.'
She answered that it would be 'imprudent' of her to share what conditions it would take for Trump to lower the 104 percent tariff.
Leavitt confirmed, however, that the president was open to making deals after the tariffs go into effect.
'Moving forward the president will talk to any country that picks up the phone to call and I can tell you the phones have been ringing off the hook wanting to talk to this administration, this president and his trade team to try and strike a deal,' Leavitt said.
'And it's because the world knows that they need the United States of America, they need our markets, they need our consumer, the president has a lot of leverage on his side because he has the best economy and the best country in the world that he leads,' she continued. 'And he knows that.'
'And it's about dang time we have a president who uses that economic leverage to benefit American workers and that is what the president is trying to do,' the press secretary added.
During an executive order signing Tuesday afternoon, Trump said both South Korean and Japanese officials were flying to the U.S. to make a deal.
Both strong allies of the U.S., Trump placed a 24 percent tariff on Japanese imports and a 25 percent tariff on items from South Korea.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is expected at the White House on April 17.
Her country is being hit with the 20 percent European Union tariffs.
Trump met yesterday with his first world leader post-Liberation Day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, yet a 17 percent tariff on Israeli imports is going into effect.
With the tariffs in place, a lot of items are about to become more expensive.
Groceries
Trump won the election in November over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris by persuading Americans he would be better on the economy.
He hammered President Joe Biden and later Harris on COVID-19 pandemic inflation that drove up food prices.
But the Food and Drug Administration estimates that about 15 percent of the U.S.'s food supply is imported, including 32 percent of fresh vegetables, 55 percent of fresh fruit and 94 percent of seafood Americans consume annually.
Bananas are brought in from Guatemala and Costa Rica, which are both being hit with a 10 percent import tax. Guatemala also exports melons, plantains and papayas into the U.S., while Costa Rica exports pineapples, avocados and mangoes.
Among the top sources of seafood, Chile will be hit with a 10 percent tariff, India with a 26 percent tariff, Indonesia a 32 percent tariff and Vietnam, one of the highest at 46 percent.
About 80 percent of coffee comes from Latin America, with 35 percent of it from Brazil and 27 percent from Colombia, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Both Brazil and Colombia will be hit with 10 percent tariffs.
Chocolate will get pricier as cocoa beans being imported into the U.S. from Cote d'Ivoire and Ecuador will be hit with 21 percent and 10 percent tariffs respectively.
Already produced chocolates from Switzerland will be hit with a 31 percent tariff - higher than the European Union's 20 percent and the U.K.'s 10 percent tariff rate.
Cheese will be impacted as top imports are from Italy, France, Spain and the Netherlands, all E.U. countries and thus susceptible to the 20 percent rate.
Food industry analyst Phil Lempert estimated to NPR that 40,000 grocery products will be impacted by Trump's tariffs, 'whether it's the entire product or just an ingredient.'
One lucky break - while Canada and Mexico were hit with 25 percent tariffs over Trump's fentanyl emergency order, items involved in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement signed in 2020 were carved out.
That includes avocados from Mexico - which should make millennials happy.
Alcohol
Trump had previously threatened a 200 percent tariff on European wine.
That didn't happen but the tariffs going into effect will make alcohol pricier.
Major beer, wine and liquor brands sold in the U.S. are imported from overseas. '
Some of the most popular wine sold in the United States comes from the European Union - France, Italy and Spain - and will be hit with a 20 percent tariff.
Argentinian, Australian and New Zealand wines will come with a 10 percent tariff.
Corona from Mexico has already been impacted by a 25 percent tariff, while Guinness from Ireland and Heineken from the Netherlands will now be hit with the 20 percent European Union tariff.
Scotch whiskey will be hit with a 10 percent U.K. tariff.
Even American breweries anticipate being impacted by the Trump tariffs due to the aluminum being used to make cans coming from China.
Clothing and shoes
Clothing costs will be majorly impacted by the Trump tariffs.
The American Apparel & Footwear Association told the Associated Press that about 97 percent of the clothes and shoes purchased in the United States are imported - predominantly from Asia.
The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America additionally told the AP that 99 percent of shoes in the U.S. are imported.
The group warned that the U.S. does not have domestic sources for more than 70 materials that go into making a shoe. 'These materials simply do not exist here, and many of these materials have never existed in the U.S,' the organization told the AP.
Products coming in from China will see the biggest hikes, as Trump said Tuesday that China will not be hit with 104 percent tariffs.
But other Asian nations also got hit with high rates, including Vietnam with 46 percent, Cambodia with 49 percent, Bangladesh with 37 percent and Indonesia with 32 percent.
A number of U.S. companies had moved production away from China, but set up shop in these heavily tariffed Asian countries instead.
Lululemon, for example, said that 40 percent of its sportswear last year was manufactured in Vietnam, 17 percent in Cambodia, 11 percent in Sri Lanka - which got hit with a 44 percent rate - 11 percent in Indonesia and 7 percent in Bangladesh, according to the AP.
Electronics and household items
Electronics are expected to get hit especially hard due to how many companies' supply lines are still in China.
Apple products are almost exclusively made in China.
Even Android products are going to be hit - as most phones are made in China, South Korea, Vietnam and India.
South Korea is getting hit with a 25 percent tariff, Vietnam a 46 percent tariff and India a 26 percent tariff.
Nintendo products are manufactured in China and Vietnam.
Many household electronic devices - like Crockpots and pressure cookers - are also made in China.
Wired did the math on what a laptop manufactured would cost once Trump's 104 percent China tariffs are factored in.
That laptop, which previously would have cost the American importer $395 jumps to $795 and if they pass the costs onto the consumer, the laptop would now cost $966 - a 69 percent hike.
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China Has An Insidious 6 Point Plan To Defeat Donald Trump And Win The Economic War
April 8, 2025 by Michael
The Chinese have no intention of giving in to President Trump and are vowing to “fight to the end”. So that means that an economic war between the number one economy on the entire planet and the number two economy on the entire planet is officially on. Yesterday, I warned my readers that imports from China were about to be hit with a 104 percent tariff, but because this number had not been reported by the mainstream media yet a lot of people didn’t believe me. Of course this morning major news outlets all over the globe were using that number. Here is just one example…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that because China declined to lift its retaliatory tariff, the president’s additional 50% tariff levied on top of previously imposed tariffs of 20% and 34% took effect, bringing the total tariff on Chinese goods to 104%.
She added that the tariffs took effect at noon Eastern Time on Tuesday, with tariff collection set to begin on Wednesday. Leavitt said that U.S. trading partners should be coming to the administration with deals to improve trade terms.
“The president’s message has been simple and consistent from the beginning to countries around the world – bring us your best offers and he will listen,” Leavitt said during a White House press briefing Tuesday. “Deals will only be made if they benefit American workers and address our nation’s crippling trade deficits.”
Many were expecting the Chinese to back down, but that isn’t happening.
In fact, China’s Commerce Ministry has released a statement that ominously declares that they are ready to “fight to the end”…
China’s Commerce Ministry said it “resolutely opposes” U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of escalating tariffs, and vowed to take countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests.
The comments came after Trump said he would impose an additional 50% duty on U.S. imports from China on Wednesday, if Beijing does not withdraw the 34% tariff it imposed on American products last week.
“The U.S. threat to escalate tariffs on China is a mistake on top of a mistake,” the statement said, according to a CNBC translation. “China will never accept it. If the U.S. insists on its own way, China will fight to the end.”
I have a feeling that phrase comes from the very top, because a different Chinese spokesperson used almost the exact same language…
At a regular news conference on Tuesday, Lin Jian, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said Beijing would take “necessary measures” against U.S. tariff threats, according to a CNBC translation of reports in Chinese state media.
He reiterated the Commerce Ministry’s statement, “If U.S. insists on waging a tariff war, a trade war, China will fight till the end.”
What we are witnessing is a real life game of economic chicken.
So what happens if neither side blinks?
The truth is that we could soon have a real nightmare on our hands.
According to Bloomberg, “two influential state-linked Chinese bloggers” have published identical lists of “countermeasures” that the Chinese government is prepared to implement…
While China hasn’t said how it would respond if Trump follows through on his threat, two influential state-linked Chinese bloggers posted an identical set of countermeasures that they said authorities are considering. They include raising tariffs on US farm products, a ban on Hollywood movies and investigating American firms’ intellectual property gains in the country.
Without a doubt, some of these “countermeasures” would definitely cause quite a bit of pain for our economy…
Suspending cooperation with the U.S. on fentanyl (which Beijing itself helped flood into American communities),
Jacking up tariffs on American farm goods like soybeans and sorghum,
Blocking U.S. poultry,
Clamping down on American service industries,
Investigating U.S. intellectual property in China,
And, of course, reducing/banning U.S. films.
In addition, the Chinese have already placed new restrictions on rare earth elements and have added more U.S. companies to the “unreliable entities list”.
On top of everything else, it appears that a major currency devaluation could be right around the corner…
The People’s Bank of China on Tuesday set the midpoint rate for onshore yuan at 7.2038 per dollar, the weakest level since September 2023, according to data provider Wind Information. The yuan is allowed to trade within a 2% band of this midpoint rate.
The yuan’s weakening is a “big signal,” Robin Brooks, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia,” “this is Beijing politely saying this is getting a little too much, we are putting you on notice, we can devalue if we want and bigger things may come if you keep this up.”
“This is a clear shot across the bow of Washington,” Brooks added.
Anyone that suggests that the Chinese are not able to hurt us does not know what they are talking about.
Yes, we can really hurt China, but they can really hurt us too.
Wouldn’t it be better if we could all just find a way to get along?
Because the reality of the matter is that history has shown us over and over again that trade wars have a way of evolving into shooting wars.
Interestingly, two Chinese soldiers that were apparently fighting for the Russian military have just been captured by Ukraine…
The Ukrainian military has captured two Chinese men fighting with the Russian army in the eastern Donetsk region, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday.
Ukraine has information that there are “significantly more” Chinese nationals fighting alongside the Russians in the more than three-year war, Zelenskyy said, adding that he has asked his top diplomat “to immediately contact Beijing and find out how China is going to react to this.”
It appears that the two men that were just captured were part of a group of six Chinese soldiers that got into a firefight with Ukrainian forces…
Zelenskyy said a clash with Chinese soldiers occurred near the villages of Tarasivka and Bilohorivka in the Donetsk region, where six Chinese military personnel engaged Ukrainian troops. Two Chinese were taken prisoner, Zelenskyy said at a news conference in Kyiv alongside visiting Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
At this point, there is no indication that these soldiers were from the Chinese military.
Instead, it appears that they were actually part of the Russian military.
Just like Ukraine does, Russia hires soldiers from all over the world…
However, this is not evidence of a state-sanctioned deployment by China.
Russia is known to have recruited mercenaries from around the world to fuel its fight to seize control of Ukraine.
Many have come from Cuba, India, Yemen and several African countries, attracted by promises of significant cash incentives.
The conflict in Ukraine definitely has a global flavor to it, because there are literally soldiers from dozens of different countries involved in the fighting.
Of course the same thing could be said about the war in the Middle East as well.
Now we have added a worldwide economic war to our troubles, and I have a feeling that a lot more surprises are coming in the months ahead.
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Joe Rogan left stunned as biotech boss reveals how China has genetically modified 'super babies'
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By ISHITA SRIVASTAVA FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
Published: 14:54 EDT, 8 April 2025 | Updated: 07:58 EDT, 9 April 2025
Joe Rogan was left in shock after a biotech billionaire laid bare how China is 'engineering babies' using gene-editing technology.
Ben Lamm, co-founder of Colossal Biosciences - which just announced it has brought the dire wolf back from extinction - explained how Chinese scientists had cloned and modified babies to be resistant to HIV.
But he added there were rumors researchers in Beijing had also been tinkering with genes responsible for human intelligence, which prompted Rogan to let out a shocked 'ooh.'
Lamm said on the latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience: 'They actually were engineering babies, editing their embryos to confer a resistance to HIV now still to this day.'
He added: 'The CEO of BGI [Beijing Genomics Institute], which is funded by the CCP, has said that they are looking at genes with humans, they are looking at what makes humans more intelligent, they don't shy away from this, this is not some conspiracy... this is something that is very real.'
Genetic editing of human embryos has been officially outlawed in China since 2003. However in 2018, Chinese scientist Dr He Jiankui revealed he had created the world's first genetically modified embryos.
Doctors implanted them in two women and three babies were born who were HIV-resistant, but due to fierce ethical criticism, he was jailed for three years in 2019.
Rogan asked Lamm if China is editing genes to create 'intelligent kids.' Lamm noted such theories were 'under debate' - pointing toward rumors that China had collected DNA through Covid testing and was analyzing it for intelligence genes.
Between 2016 and 2018, Dr Jiankui modified the genes of embryos belonging to eight couples in which only the father was HIV positive.
Using a gene-editing technique called Crispr-Cas9, he rewrote sections of the embryos' DNA with the goal of preventing the virus from being passed on.
Following his announcement, Dr Jiankui was promptly arrested and tried by Chinese authorities for 'illegally carrying out the human embryo gene-editing intended for reproduction' in 2019.
Officials found him guilty of conducting 'illegal medical practices' and sentenced to him to three years in prison. He was released from jail in 2023.
Rogan, however, said: 'The scary thing was that they didn't just do that. They also edited something that would allow the child to have much higher intelligence.'
But Lamm said this claim was 'under debate'.
He added: 'There's people that say that happened. There's people that say it doesn't happen.'
But the entrepreneur told Rogan the BGI Group, formerly Beijing Genomics Institute, had collected data from people across the world under the guise of Covid testing and planned to analyze the DNA for intelligence genes that could then be used potentially to create intellectually superior children.
Lamm said: 'During COVID they're like "We'll do all the COVID testing for you free. No worries, just send us your data. You just want to help the world right? We'll work with the World Health Organization."
He added: 'They are openly saying we are sequencing as much as we can of the world population, looking for genes for intelligence and we will act on that.
'That is not a hidden thing.'
While the genomics company had offered help with virus testing to some US states at the height of the pandemic, BGI has not commented on whether the Covid samples were used to collect human DNA information.
Rogan then jokingly asked if the HIV-immune kids were 'already winning chess championships'.
He added: 'We should find out. These kids are probably in a lab somewhere with a headset on, teaching them how to be psychic'.
Gene editing for reproductive purposes involves modifying DNA in either gametes, sperm, eggs or early embryos to prevent the transmission of genetic diseases or potentially for genetic enhancement.
However, the process has raised significant ethical concerns over the possibility of it being used to create 'designer babies' with specific traits.
Gene editing is currently considered unsafe as there is a lack of long-term data and evidence about potential risks like side effects and mosaicism (a condition in which cells within the same person have a different genetic makeup).
As of now, gene editing for reproductive purposes is effectively banned in the US and most of Europe.
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The Elite Explained Why "China Is The Big One." Who Was It That Made China
September 18, 2013, Elite Update - by PASTOR LINDSEY WILLIAM
The Elite Explained Why "China Is The Big One." Who Was It That Made China; Who Financed All Those Buildings; Who Financed All Those Massive Projects; Who Took All The Industries Abroad; When China Collapses; What's Going To Happen To The Banks Of America?
• The Elite Told You 4 Years Ago That "China Is The Big One" • The Elite Said Don't Pay Any Attention to the Euro... It Matters Not What the Stock Market Does... Don't Pay Any Attention to Other Things in the World... North Korea, Iran & Things Like That... He Said Keep Your Eyes On China! "He Said China's The Big One " • George Herbert Walker Bush, Daddy Bush, The Vice President of The United States of America Under President Ronald Reagan... • George Bush Was the Ambassador to China, September 26, 1974, Through December 27, 1975 • Prior To That Time, As Long As Anyone Has Known, China Was A Closed Society, There Was A Great Wall, People Didn't Go In, People Didn't Go Out! People Lived That Way For A Few Thousand Years • China Was Basically Unknown To The Rest Of The World, Almost... In 40 Years Time Since, George Herbert Walker Bush Became The Ambassador & There Was A Reason Why He Did That... He Became The Ambassador To China In Order To Open It Up... He Saw In China, The Population Of 1.35 Billion People, The Largest Population On The Face Of The Earth • In Comparison To The United States Is Only 313.6 Million People • In China They Have More People In Uniform That In The Continental United States • George Herbert Walker Bush, Mr. New World Order Himself, The One You Can't Get Anymore As Part Of The Elite, Than Bush & Kissinger... And Bush Himself In China As In Ambassador And The 1 Year He Was There, He Literally Opened Up China, A Closed Society To The Rest Of The World • To The Point In 40 Years, China Has Become The Second Largest Economy In The World • America #1, China #2, Japan #3 - All Because Of Mr. New World Order & He Knew Exactly What They Were Going To Do... • He Knew That Great Population Could Change The Face Of The World • The Elite Knew They Would Move America's Industries Abroad, They Knew They Were Going To Take Our Trade Secrets & Move Them Their... The Elite Knew What Their Plans Were... They Had This Planed Many Years Ago • They Were Going To Make China What It Is Today! • This Is Happening Right Before Your Eyes & The Average American Has Not The Slightest Idea, What Is Going To Take Place... • There Is A Collapse, Under Way Right Now, That Is Going To Affect Your Family More, Than The Collapse Of The American Dollar! • And You Must Take Precautions Accordingly • CHINA Is On The Verge of COLLAPSE! • CBS 60 Minutes - China Real Estate Bubble - Building Cities And No One Lives There • China Has All Of Our Major Industry, They Have Caterpillar, Boeing, Your Clothing, Shoes, TV, Appliances, Hardware In Hardware Store... We Don't Have That In America Anymore... It's All Been Moved To China • In Order For Any Company To Go To China, They Must Have A Chinese Government Partner, When There Is Going To Be A Collapse In China, And There Is Going To Be, In A Very Short Time... • When You Begin To See Riots... • What's Going To Happen? • The First Person That's Going To Be Honored Is That Chinese Partner... • When Caterpillar Moved There Facilities To China, They Were Required By The Chinese Government To Give Them All Their Trade Secrets Everyone, One Of Them , Now They Would Not Divulge This Information to Any Other Company In The United States Because They Have Patents On it... And Those Are Individual To That One Company That Has Made Them So Great! Why Is Caterpillar Engines Not Equaled By Any Other Engines In The World, Bar None? Why Because They Have Trade Secrets, They Have Copyrights! • Boeing The Largest Builder Of Aircraft In The World Have Given All Their Trade Secrets To Chinese Government In Order To Go In & Get Dirt Cheap Labor, So They Wouldn't Have To Pay Unions, They Wouldn't Have To Pay Retirement Funds... • American Companies After Going Into China, India, Mexico... What They Have They Done, It's Appalling.... The American Companies Have Gone Into These Other Countries & They Moved Their Equipment, If We Had To Build War Tanks, The War Machines Necessary For War Today, We Could Not Do It, Don't Have The Dies In This Country, We Do Not Have The Equipment In This Country, We Do Not Have Detroit In This Country, We Could Not Fight A WWII Today! You Could Not Even Make A Jeep! • Why? • Because All The Trades Secrets Are Gone! All Have Been Given To China • Industries Moved Abroad • American Companies Not Only Have Moved Equipment & Industries Abroad • The American Companies Have Taken The Profits That They Have Made... (Remember 2 Of The Companies Have Been Bailed Out By You & Me The Tax Payer... General Motors, Chrysler, You Bail Them Out) They Are Keeping Those Profits Outside The United States! American Corporations, Everyone Of Them, Have Stashed All Their Profits Outside The United States... • Why Do You Think The Government Of The United States Is Having So Much Problems, So Much National Debt, The Taxes Being Received Have Gone To Zilch! • Whether It Be A City, A State, A County, Federal Government, The Tax Base Is Not Their Any Longer... • Why Is Detroit In The Trouble It's In? • It Doesn't Have A Tax Base • Now What Does These Americans Companies Do With This Monies? • They Stash It Away In Foreign Banks... Trillions Of Dollars • All These American Companies Instead Of Bringing It Back To American & Helping The Country That Made Them Great & The Free Enterprise System That Made Them Great & Helping The Tax Load Our States, Counties, Cites & Federal Government Have... Instead Of That They Stashed That Money Abroad, In Banks All Around The World • And When The Collapse Takes Place, After The Federal Reserve Chairman Makes His Announcement That Interest Are Going To Rise... The Interest Rate Derivatives Will Collapse (Over $441 Trillion Dollars) Within 24 Hours Will Bring Every Currency In The World To Its Knees! • If It's Paper It's Worthless! • What's Going To Happen To All The American Profits That Have Been Stashed Abroad? • Just As Hugo Salinas Price Said: We Are Going To Have Major Corporations Go Bankrupt! • Now Do You Know Why? • Because They Were Greedy • When Caterpillar Can't Produce In China, When Boeing Can't Produce In China, & Your Clothes, Shoes, Appliances & Hardware Because Of A China Collapse... You're The One's That Are Going To Suffer, If You Haven't Made Preparations Ahead Of Time! • China Will COLLAPSE! • America Companies BANKRUPT! • Who Is It, Who Help Finance All That? • Now Keep In Mind Who Opened All This Up, George Herbert Walker Bush, 30 Years Plus, He Opened Up China • Who Was It That Made China? • China Didn't Have Any Money • Who Made China? • Who Finance All Those Buildings? • Who Took All This Industry Abroad? • JP Morgan, AIG, CITI Bank, Bank Of America, Wells Fargo... • When China Collapses, What's Going To Happen To The Banks Of America? • What's Going To Happen To JP Morgan, AIG, CITI BANK, Bank Of America, Wells Fargo? • Who Financed All Those Massive Construction Projects? • These Very Companies Right Here! • China Didn't Have Anything, They Were Behind A Wall, They Were A Closed Society • Who Made Them Great? • America! America's Greedy Corporations That Wanted Wages That Were Low & Wanted To Bring These Products Back Into This Country Cheaply & Make Money On Both Sides & Stash Money Abroad! • What Going To Happen To Those Companies? • I Hope Your Getting The Message What Is About To Happen To You!
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Turkish President Erdogan calls for Allah to “bring destruction upon Zionist Israel,”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a provocative statement during an Eid al-Fitr address, calling on Allah to “damn Zionist Israel” and bring about its destruction.
The remarks, made during a celebratory prayer marking the end of Ramadan, have ignited a firestorm of reactions across social media and international news outlets, highlighting the deepening rift between Turkey and Israel amid ongoing regional tensions.
According to reports circulating on X, Erdogan’s speech was unequivocal. One source, linked to a post from @rojavanewsnetw, quoted him saying, “May Allah damn Zionist Israel,” framing it as a direct call for divine intervention against the Jewish state.
Another post from @Danale elaborated, stating that Erdogan urged Allah to “destroy and destroy Zionist Israel,” emphasizing the intensity of his rhetoric.
These statements align with Erdogan’s long-standing criticism of Israel, particularly over its policies toward Palestinians, but the explicit invocation of divine destruction marks a notable escalation in tone.
News of the speech quickly spread beyond Turkey. A post from @UkandNireland referenced an article claiming Erdogan’s remarks were part of his broader Eid al-Fitr address, suggesting they were intended to resonate with his domestic base and the wider Muslim world.
Meanwhile, @WillemH1969 linked to a report noting that Israel swiftly condemned the statement, labeling it as anti-Semitic and inflammatory. The Israeli response underscores the diplomatic fallout, with tensions between the two nations already strained by years of political and ideological clashes.
Erdogan’s comments also drew attention to theological and political interpretations. A post from @sadcjp cited a source arguing that Erdogan’s plea was misguided, asserting that “Allah is a Zionist and is not going to harm his chosen people, EVER.”
This perspective, while provocative, reflects a counter-narrative challenging Erdogan’s framing of divine will, though it remains a minority view amid the broader discourse.
The timing of the statement, during a major Islamic holiday, amplifies its significance.
Posts on X, such as one from @AvixAvix linking to a report titled “Erdogan: ‘Allah will destroy Israel,'” suggest that the Turkish leader sought to leverage the religious occasion to rally support.
Critics, however, see it as a calculated move to bolster his image as a defender of Muslim causes, particularly in light of Turkey’s domestic economic struggles and his party’s political challenges.
International reactions have been mixed but intense. While some X users praised Erdogan’s boldness, others decried it as reckless.
The phrase “Muslim Ass Kisser Alert” from @UkandNireland’s post reflects a segment of sentiment viewing the remarks as pandering, while @AvixAvix’s fiery language—”This son of a Demon whore who spawned him”—illustrates the visceral opposition from pro-Israel voices. These posts, though not conclusive evidence, highlight the polarized global response.
Critically, Erdogan’s rhetoric raises questions about its practical implications. Turkey, a NATO member, has historically balanced its criticism of Israel with pragmatic relations.
Yet, this latest outburst could signal a shift—or simply be another instance of performative outrage. Without official transcripts or additional context from Turkish state media, the exact wording and intent remain subject to interpretation, a gap that X posts alone cannot fully bridge.
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Etc For truly the whole world is seeing end time signs, from the very skies to the depths of the oceans. They are seeing the global warming, they are seeing the drought, they are seeing the loss of water all over and they recognize that truly it is taking place and they do not know which way to turn. They see the wars, the rumors of wars; they see Iraq and Iran as they continue to go their evil ways. They see Russia as she joins with Iran speaking out boldly against the United States; they see all the signs that are there. They are seeing even the EU as it now meets with Iran and talks with them. When will they wake up, when will they recognize that truly it is the last days, etc
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'Their final days': Iran orders advisers to leave Yemen, abandoning Houthis
Senior officials say move, notable shift in Tehran's regional policy, intended to avoid direct confrontation with U.S. in event Iranians are hurt by air offensive
Ynet|Yesterday | 16:50
Iran has ordered its military personnel to leave Yemen, effectively cutting off support for its Houthi allies as the United States intensifies its air campaign against the rebel group, the British newspaper The Telegraph reported Thursday.
A senior Iranian official told the newspaper that the move was intended to avoid a direct confrontation with the United States in the event that an Iranian soldier is killed. The withdrawal marks a notable shift in Iran’s regional strategy as it reduces support for proxy forces to prioritize what it sees as direct threats from Washington.
“The main concern in Tehran now is Trump and how to deal with him,” the official said. “Every meeting is dominated by discussions about him. None of the regional groups we previously supported are being discussed.”
President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Iran, issuing repeated warnings that failure to negotiate over its nuclear program and regional activities would result in devastating airstrikes. He has also declared that any attack carried out by the Houthis—who continue to receive backing from Tehran—would be treated as an attack by Iran itself.
According to the Iranian source, officials in Tehran no longer believe the Houthis can withstand the sustained American bombardment.
“They are living their final months or even days,” the official said. “There is no point in keeping them on our list. They were part of a chain that relied on [Hezbollah leader Hassan] Nasrallah and [Syrian President Bashar] Assad, and keeping only one part of that chain for the future makes no sense.”
The United States has launched near-daily airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen. Trump has described the campaign as “unbelievably successful,” with strikes eliminating senior commanders and destroying key military assets. The Houthis claim American bombs have hit civilian and government sites, including a water management facility in the town of Mansouriya.
In response to the escalating conflict, the Pentagon announced this week that the USS Carl Vinson, currently deployed in the Indo-Pacific region, is en route to the Middle East to support operations alongside the USS Harry S. Truman, already stationed near Yemen. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also ordered reinforcements of air squadrons and additional air defense capabilities.
American defense officials told Reuters that six B-2 stealth bombers have been deployed to the U.S.-British military base on Diego Garcia, a remote island in the Indian Ocean. The aircraft, designed to penetrate deep into enemy territory undetected, are capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear payloads.
“This location is close enough to reach Yemen or Iran,” a defense expert told Reuters.
According to The Telegraph, Iranian military commanders have considered a preemptive strike on Diego Garcia to deter a potential U.S. offensive. A senior Iranian official said military leaders were instructed to prepare for such an option.
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/rjk71d3tyg
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FARMER STRIKE Hits Britain - PANIC BUYING of Bread and Flour Hits British Stores
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A first national farmers “strike” is under way in England with a number of farmers refusing to ship milling wheat out to stores for the next two weeks, in protest at the raft of Labor government policies that are hitting the industry hard.
Supermarkets across the nation have already seen a glut of shoppers stocking up on flour, yeast, and what’s left of baked goods, which will all disappear from shelves soon.
Tescos Supermarkets across London have already registered an uptick in flour sales, as have Costco, and Sainsbury’s. Fights broke out in a Croydon supermarket on Tuesday over a packet of flour, resulting in police shutting down the supermarket.
At the moment the UK government is trying to hush the news, and keep the controlled media under their leash, but news will soon gain speed through social media.
The strike began on April 1 and is already having noticeable effects throughout the UK.
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these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the
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Matt 24:6 "And you will hear of wars and
rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to
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US base and 4,000 of its troops are 'at risk of complete destruction' if Trump decides to strike Iran, state newspaper warns as it lays out how Tehran would launch attack with long-range drones
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By TARYN PEDLER
Published: 05:43 EDT, 3 April 2025 | Updated: 11:48 EDT, 3 April 2025
Iran has issued a chilling warning that a key US military base and thousands of American troops could be obliterated if President Donald Trump orders a strike on Tehran.
Iranian armed forces-run Defra Press claimed Wednesday that Iran 'certainly has sufficient weapons' to attack Diego Garcia, a remote island in the Indian Ocean where the US has recently bolstered military presence.
The report directly threatened US Air Force and Navy assets, stating that the 4,000 American soldiers it claims are stationed there would be 'risk of complete destruction' in the event of an American attack on Iran.
While official estimates suggest the base at Diego Garcia typically hosts 400 military personnel and 2,000 civilian contractors, the state newspaper suggested the current presence of strategic assets makes it a prime target.
It comes as the US launched a fresh round of airstrikes on pro-Iranian targets Thursday as it prepares to reportedly bomb Iran's nuke programme.
The Houthis, a rebel Iranian proxy force, said six people were killed in the fresh strikes across the land they control, including a guard at a communications tower. They also claimed the US struck a water project, killing four, in the Hodeida governorate's Mansuriyah District. Some 17 strikes also hit Saada, near the Saudi border, and another person was killed at Ras Isa port in Hodeida, the Houthis said.
The US is shooting missiles from its destroyers and launching fighter jets from its aircraft carrier nearby - the USS Harry Truman.
Defra Press also outlined a number of potential attack strategies including how Iran could launch a devastating assault using its advanced Shahed-136 drones, which have a range of 4,000km - enough to reach Diego Garcia from Iran.
The Shaheds pack an explosive charge, can be fired one after the other, and can 'loiter' above potential targets for hours before being slammed directly into enemy soldiers, vehicles or buildings from above - causing a blast.
However, the drones' speed of 185km/h would mean a journey of nearly 20 hours - a significant window for US forces to intercept them.
Tehran could also unleash Khorramshahr ballistic missiles and other long-range weapons to strike the base. The weapon has a range of 2,000km and is able to carry a 3,300-pound warhead.
But Iran's missile stockpile has been severely depleted following Israeli airstrikes in April and October 2024, meaning Tehran may struggle to carry out a sustained attack.
Iranian warships could also attempt to get closer to Diego Garcia and launch missile and drone attacks from the Indian Ocean, but the vessels are poorly equipped to withstand a US naval response.
In a show of force, the US has significantly increased its military presence in the Middle East.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has extended the deployment of the USS Harry Truman aircraft carrier in the region.
Additionally, the USS Carl Vinson, which usually patrols the South China Sea, has been redirected to the Persian Gulf, directly south of Iran, to joint its sister carried USS Truman.
This will result in a rare two-carrier presence aimed at deterring Iranian aggression.
America has also already moved six B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to the Chagos Islands, a third of its fleet, with satellite imagery showing them resting at the Diego Garcia military base on the UK-controlled island.
These high-tech planes have the capability of carrying bunker busting bombs across Iran that could destroy its military and nuclear sites.
The B-2 Spirits will likely be supported by a fleet of six Stratotanker in-flight refuelling craft, which were seen at Diego Garcia.
These would give the Spirits the capability to fly to Iran, deliver payloads and fly back to the Chagos Islands in a roughly 5,000-mile round trip.
The deployment underscores the escalating tensions and the US's preparedness for any possible conflict with the Middle Eastern country.
But Iran has stepped up its rhetoric against the US in recent weeks, repeatedly threatening American bases across the Middle East.
A senior Iranian officials ominously warned the Wall Street Journal that 'each American soldier will be an individual target' if the US carried out a strike on Iran.
Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of Iran's Aerospace Force, claimed the US has at least 10 bases and over 50,000 troops in the region - all of whom are within range of Iran's weapons.
Tehran has previously launched strikes on US bases in Iraq, Syria, and Jordan, while Iran-backed Houthis have targeted Al Dhafra Airbase in Abu Dhabi, which hosts both US and French personnel.
And with tensions at an all-time high, all eyes are on President Trump, who has vowed to take a harder stance on Iran.
He has threatened to attack the Middle Eastern nation with a 'bombing the likes to which they've never seen before' should its supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, refuse to destroy its nuclear programme and stop supporting proxy wars in the Middle East.
But Iran appears to be stepping up to the military challenge, with Khamenei adviser Ali Larijani recently telling local media: 'If America or Israel bomb Iran under the nuclear pretext, Iran will be compelled to move toward producing an atomic bomb.'
Last month, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported that Iran had substantially increased its production of nuclear-capable uranium, and had increased its stockpile of near-weapons grade material.
The US is also exerting financial pressure on Iran, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday meeting in Washington with 16 global banks and federal law enforcement agencies on US sanctions policy on Iran including efforts to cut its oil exports.
Bessent said President Trump's administration is applying economic pressure to the maximum extent possible to disrupt Iran's access to financial resources that help it fund Hamas and other militant groups throughout the Middle East and its efforts to obtain a nuclear weapon.
This includes the billions of dollars each year that Iran generates via its oil sales, which the regime also uses to finance its dangerous agenda and support its multiple terrorist proxies and partners,' Bessent said, according to a copy of his remarks.
Iran says its nuclear program is for civilian purposes.
Trump restored his policy of maximum pressure on Iran in February that includes efforts to drive its oil exports down to zero.
In March Treasury slapped sanctions on tankers carrying Iranian oil and on a Chinese 'teapot' refinery for processing the oil. Teapots are small, independent refineries in China. China's national oil company refineries have stopped buying Iranian oil over concerns about sanctions.
Bessent mentioned the US sanctioning of Shandong Shouguang Luqing Petrochemical Co., Ltd, the small refinery, and its chief executive officer for purchasing and refining hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of Iranian crude oil, including from vessels linked to the Houthis and the Iranian Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics.
'Teapot refinery purchases of Iranian oil provide the primary economic lifeline for the Iranian regime,' Bessent said.
Bessent also warned the banks that Iran conducts its foreign exchange activities through a covert shadow banking network.
'My message to financial institutions worldwide is unequivocal: safeguard your institutions from being exploited by this malign network, so you can continue to serve your legitimate clients with integrity,' Bessent told the banks, according to the Treasury Department.
The department did not immediately respond to a request about which banks and agencies participated.
Bessent said Treasury uses tools such as Wednesday's meeting to bring together financial institutions, regulatory agencies, and law enforcement, to disrupt what it calls Iran's illicit revenue streams.
In an NBC interview over the weekend, Trump also threatened so-called secondary tariffs, which affect buyers of a country's goods, on both Russia and Iran.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14566599/US-base-troops-risk-destruction-Trump-
strike-Iran-attack-long-range-drones.html
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Microsoft scales back AI data center boom as China’s DeepSeek upends the market
04/04/2025 // Cassie B. // Views
Microsoft scales back AI data center construction globally, halting projects in the U.K., Australia, Indonesia, and the U.S.
China’s DeepSeek AI model disrupts the market with 40 to 50x greater efficiency than Western competitors.
Analysts warn of AI infrastructure oversupply as demand softens and Chinese innovation reduces computing needs.
Microsoft cancels or defers projects worth 2 gigawatts of power, equivalent to 1.5 million U.S. homes’ electricity demand.
The AI boom faces a reality check as efficiency, not expansion, becomes the new industry benchmark.
In a move signaling potential turbulence for the artificial intelligence investment frenzy, Microsoft has dramatically scaled back construction of AI data centers across the U.S., Europe, and Asia—including halted projects in Indonesia, the U.K., Australia, and multiple American states.
The retreat, first reported by analysts at TD Cowen and later detailed by Bloomberg, comes as China’s DeepSeek AI model emerges as a disruptive force, boasting efficiency gains 40 to 50 times greater than Western competitors. The shift raises urgent questions about whether the AI industry has overbuilt infrastructure, with Goldman Sachs analyst Rich Privorotsky warning: “If you can do more with less, it naturally raises the question of whether so much capacity is necessary.”
The pullback marks a notable reversal for Microsoft, which had pledged $80 billion in AI infrastructure spending for 2025. Now, with demand projections softening and Chinese innovation undercutting cost assumptions, the tech giant’s retrenchment may foreshadow a broader reckoning for an industry banking on endless growth.
A global retreat
Microsoft’s cuts span continents. In the U.K., the company abandoned negotiations to lease space near Cambridge for a facility designed to host advanced Nvidia chips. Similar talks collapsed near Chicago, while construction paused outside Jakarta and in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin—a site once championed by former president Joe Biden. TD Cowen estimates Microsoft walked away from projects representing 2 gigawatts of power capacity, equivalent to the annual electricity demand of 1.5 million U.S. homes.
“We continue to believe the lease cancellations and deferrals point to data center oversupply relative to its current demand forecast,” analyst Michael Elias wrote in a client note. The slowdown isn’t isolated: Google and Meta are reportedly absorbing some abandoned capacity, but even their spending faces scrutiny as investors question AI’s near-term profitability.
The DeepSeek disruption
The unspoken catalyst for Microsoft’s retreat may be Beijing-based DeepSeek. Since its January debut, the model has upended industry assumptions with claims of 40 to 50x greater efficiency than rivals like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Privorotsky of Goldman Sachs flagged the implications: if AI workloads require far less computing power, the justification for sprawling data center networks weakens.
The efficiency gap threatens to accelerate “peak AI capacity”—the point at which demand plateaus—years ahead of Goldman’s late-2026 estimate. Meanwhile, Western tech firms face mounting pressure to justify billions in spending while Chinese rivals advance with leaner infrastructure.
Microsoft’s stock dipped 1% on the news, echoing broader tech sector unease. The AI boom, fueled by hype and speculative investment, now confronts a reality check. CoreWeave, a cloud startup reliant on AI contracts, scrambled to deny rumors of Microsoft canceling agreements, but the market’s jitters persist.
While Microsoft insists its $80 billion annual AI budget remains intact, the strategic pauses suggest recalibration. A spokesperson said although the company may "strategically pace or adjust our infrastructure in some areas, we will continue to grow strongly in all regions". Skeptics see a deflection. As TD Cowen’s notes underscore, the math is changing: when competitors achieve more with less, overbuilding becomes a liability.
Microsoft’s retreat underscores a pivotal moment for AI. The industry, once racing to outbuild rivals, now faces a disruptive truth: efficiency, not sheer scale, may dictate winners. With China’s DeepSeek resetting cost benchmarks and demand timelines tightening, the data center gold rush looks increasingly precarious. For investors, the question isn’t just about Microsoft—it’s whether the AI bubble has met its first major leak.
Sources for this article include: ZeroHedge.com Futurism.com Reuters.com
https://www.naturalnews.com/2025-04-04-microsoft-scales-back-ai-data-center-boom-chinas
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Russia Warns Against US Strikes On Iran Nuclear Sites: 'Catastrophic & Illegal'
by Tyler Durden
Authored...
Via The Cradle
The Russian Foreign Ministry warned on Thursday that US threats of attack against Iran are "unacceptable" and could result in a "catastrophe".
"The use of military force by Iran's opponents in the context of the settlement is illegal and unacceptable. Threats from outside to bomb Iran's nuclear infrastructure facilities will inevitably lead to an irreversible global catastrophe. These threats are simply unacceptable," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov also told Life magazine that the "consequences of this, especially if there are strikes on the nuclear infrastructure, could be catastrophic for the entire region."
Kremlin Pool via AP
Russia and the US have recently held talks on ending the war in Ukraine. Ryabkov said these talks have not resulted in a breakthrough.
Regarding tension between Tehran and Washington, Ryabkov said Russia "condemns US threats." The Russian Foreign Ministry comes after US President Donald Trump renewed his threat to attack Iranian nuclear facilities.
"If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing. But there's a chance that if they don't make a deal, that I will do secondary tariffs on them like I did four years ago," the president said on Sunday. Iran issued a formal complaint to the UN Security Council and said it would respond to any threat.
Trump had sent a letter to Iranian leadership in early March, threatening an attack if Tehran did not come to the negotiating table. Iranian officials said they would not negotiate under threats and economic sanctions, which Trump has imposed with full force as part of his "maximum pressure" policy.
This week, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has officially responded to Trump’s letter signaling a willingness for indirect talks, which the US is reportedly considering.
However, Washington is simultaneously beefing up its forces in the region in preparation for a potential attack. This follows several reports over the past two months that Israel is planning to strike at the Iranian nuclear program.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravachi held talks on the nuclear issue with Ryabkov on Wednesday.
"The sides stressed the illegality and inadmissibility of the use of military force by Iran's opponents to resolve disagreements and the unacceptability of threats from the outside to bomb Iran's nuclear energy infrastructure, as this will inevitably lead to large-scale and irreversible radiological and humanitarian consequences for the entire Middle East region and the world as a whole," the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Satellite imagery from earlier today by @IndoPacWatch shows 6 B-2 “Spirit” Long-Range Strategic Stealth Bombers with the 509th Bomb Wing, on the tarmac at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, a little more than 2,000 miles away from Iran. pic.twitter.com/divXs4o9kb
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) April 1, 2025
China, Russia, and Iran released a joint statement on March 14 demanding an end to "unlawful" US sanctions against the Islamic Republic after meetings in Beijing between the three countries.
Tehran insists that its nuclear program is entirely peaceful, in line with a religious fatwa against weapons of mass destruction, as well as the fact that it is a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
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Put your money, your time, your efforts into what I tell you to do, for I will cause you to have a victory such as you have never seen. And it shall be so clear, yes; it shall be so clear what you are all to do. Yes, for I shall speak to you, my power shall be awesome and miracles shall come to pass. It shall not be the fake gold or the fake feathers or the false shaking or the animal noises or the falling under the power and not coming away with permanent results or changed lives. My prophetic shall speak concerning things to come in a clear concise manner that no one shall want to miss or read second hand. For they will want to hear it under the anointing of the prophets and to receive the anointing of the prophet that shall manifest miracles, signs and wonders. People shall now see the signs of the last days like never before. Not only in a strange and confusing weather, the heat, the drought, the floods, the forest fires, the volcanoes, lack of jobs, shortage of money, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, sandstorms, straight wind, electrical storms, electrical shortages, hail, locusts, pestilence’s, the sicknesses, terrorists attacks, wars, the uniting of the false church under the false prophet, the rise of the anti-christ, the riots, the crime, the drugs, alcoholism, great open gay activities and movies, more open sex on TV, more street people, homeless, lack of crops, food shortages, great fear in those who do not know me. No peace as my word says for the world. The UN taking more control, martial law established, rationing and many more disasters that shall now begin to come. etc.
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Seismic rainstorms and wild tornadoes kill at least 18 people as 22 MILLION Americans are put under severe alert
By MELISSA KOENIG FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
Published: 19:08 EDT, 6 April 2025 | Updated: 19:24 EDT, 6 April 2025
The devastating storms that tore through the Midwest since Wednesday have officially taken the lives of 18 Americans, including at least two children, as the East Coast braces for impact.
Among the fatalities were a boy, 5, found in a storm-battered home in Arkansas; a nine-year-old boy named Gabriel Andrews who was swept away by floodwaters while walking to his bus stop in Kentucky; and a 74-year-old who was found dead in a fully-submerged vehicle in Nelson County, according to CNN.
A 16-year-old volunteer firefighter in Missouri also died in a crash while seeking to rescue people caught in the storm, and in Tennessee, a Carroll County Electric Department lineman died on the job.
The state has reported the most deaths from the wild weather that battered the state and left towns fully flooded, with 10 storm-related deaths.
Half of those were in McNairy County, where an EF3 tornado on Thursday damaged 332 buildings, leveling 108, the Emergency Management Agency announced on social media.
But the deluge isn't yet over, as rivers continue to rise and torrential rains persisted across the South and Midwest, threatening the already waterlogged communities with 'moderate to major' flooding, according to the National Weather Service.
Nearly 22 million people are now at risk of severe storms, as the system moves east.
The highest-risk zone for wild weather now extends from northern Georgia to eastern Louisiana, and includes cities like Atlanta, Birmingham, Mobile and New Orleans.
A tornado watch is also in effect for southern and eastern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle and western and northern Georgia - affecting 8 million people.
If any tornadoes did form on Sunday, it would mark the eleventh consecutive day with twisters reported somewhere in the country, according to CNN.
There were four tornadoes reported on Saturday, along with 87 reports of severe weather, 78 reports of high wind and five reports of hail.
Over a foot of rain has now fallen across the mid-South since Wednesday, setting over a dozen daily rainfall records in Arkansas and Tennessee.
As a result of the deluge, more than 118,500 people remained without power across the Midwest as of Sunday evening, according to PowerOutage.us, a website that tracks outage reports.
At the same time, there were 898 delays and 29 flight cancelations, following 523 domestic and international flights canceled within the U.S. and more than 6,900 delayed on Saturday, per FlightAware.
Major highways were also left impassible in Kentucky and Tennessee due to the rising water levels, including sections of Interstate-40 in Memphis and Interstate-69 in Kentucky.
The National Weather Service is now urging drivers to 'turn around' if they encounter flooded roadways, and the Nelson County Sheriff's Office in Kentucky declared: 'Turn around, don't drown is more than saying it's the difference between life and death,' Wide Open Country reports.
Meanwhile, utility companies from Texas through Ohio scrambled to shut off power and gas, while cities closed roads and deployed sandbags to protect homes and businesses.
In Frankfort, Kentucky, rescue crews checking up on residents in the state capital had to traverse inundated streets in inflatable boats.
'As long as I´ve been alive - and I´m 52 - this is the worst I´ve ever seen it,' said Wendy Quire, the general manager at the Brown Barrel restaurant in downtown Frankfort.
As the swollen Kentucky River kept rising on Sunday, officials diverted traffic and turned off utilities to businesses in the city built around it, Quire said.
'The rain just won´t stop. It´s been nonstop for days and days,' she said.
For many, as the rain kept falling, there was a sense of dread that the worst was still to come.
'This flooding is an act of God,' said Kevin Gordon, a front desk clerk at the Ashbrook Hotel in downtown Frankfort. The hotel was still open Sunday and offering discounted stays to affected locals, but Gordon said the hotel could eventually be forced to closed.
State officials have since ordered evacuations in parts of the state, including in Montgomery County, where the Kentucky River is forecast to crest at 47 feet - high enough to cause near record flooding, according to the New York Times.
Flood warnings also remain in effect in Tennessee and Alabama.
The National Weather Service has even warned on Sunday dozens of locations in multiple states were expected to reach a 'major flood stage,' with extensive flooding of structures, roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure possible.
It said on Sunday there is still some threat for heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the Southeast and the Gulf Coast region going through this evening and overnight.'
Communities in areas affected by flooding 'should prepare for possible long duration and severe disruptions to daily life,' with 10 to 15 inches of rain expected over the weekend.
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We Are Witnessing “Lehman-Style Margin Calls” In The Aftermath Of The Biggest Stock Market Wipeout In U.S. History
April 6, 2025 by Michael
We have never seen so much stock market wealth get wiped out in such a short period of time. Unfortunately, many major players on Wall Street that made a ton of money on the way up were not prepared for a rapid reversal of this magnitude. In an article that I posted on Friday, I wrote that “a lot of financial institutions that are deeply overextended” could quickly “find themselves in a tremendous amount of trouble”, and that is definitely turning out to be quite accurate. All of a sudden, hedge funds are being hit with absolutely enormous margin calls, and this threatens to create a “doom loop” which could potentially push stock prices a whole lot lower.
The panic that we are witnessing on Wall Street right now is very real.
Since January 17th, more than 11 trillion dollars in stock market wealth has been wiped out.
In fact, a total of 6.6 trillion dollars in stock market wealth was wiped out on just Thursday and Friday…
Roughly $11.1 trillion has been wiped away from the U.S. stock market since Jan. 17, the Friday before President Donald Trump took the oath of office and began his second term, according to data from Dow Jones Market Data.
Some $6.6 trillion of that figure was lost on Thursday and Friday alone — the largest two-day wipeout of shareholder value on record, Dow Jones data showed.
We have seen larger percentage drops over the course of two days, but in dollar terms we have never seen stock prices drop as much as they did during that two day period…
Markets have seen bigger percentage drops, such as in 1929 when they tumbled 25 percent over October 28 and 29 that year, but never as much in dollar terms.
This was truly historic.
And now a lot of people are concerned that we could potentially see a “Black Monday” and a “Black Tuesday”…
The selloff that followed President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement was large by any measure, a Black Thursday and a Black Friday. If they are followed by a Black Monday and Tuesday, then everyone is in trouble.
Hopefully global financial markets will start to stabilize soon.
But it certainly hasn’t happened yet.
During an interview with CNN, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins openly admitted that the White House knew that there would be “uncertainty”…
“The idea that we didn’t know that there would be some uncertainty just isn’t true,” Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “We knew there would uncertainty.”
But Rollins urged Americans not to look at Thursday and Friday’s trading and say, “the world is ending; the markets are crashing.” Instead, she argued, “the markets are adjusting.”
I wouldn’t call this an “adjustment”.
The Nasdaq is already in bear market territory.
I would call this a crash.
But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is insisting that most Americans “don’t look at the day-to-day fluctuations” of the financial markets…
In an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” Bessent called it a “false narrative” that people who are close to retiring may be reluctant after their retirement savings may have dropped last week because of the stock market downturn.
“I think that’s a false narrative,” he told moderator Kristen Welker. “Americans who want to retire right now, the Americans who put away for years in their savings accounts, I think they don’t look at the day-to-day fluctuations.
I understand that they are trying to keep everyone calm.
But it isn’t working.
At this point, even the largest Wall Street banks are officially freaking out. They are hitting hedge funds with “Lehman-style margin calls”…
Hedge funds are facing Lehman-style margin calls as a market crash triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariffs raises fears of a looming ‘Black Monday.’
The market’s sharp downturn has forced hedge funds to sell off assets, with major Wall Street banks demanding collateral after the value of holdings sharply declined, according to sources familiar with the situation.
There is now fear that these margin calls could create cycles of forced selling that could drive stock prices down to extremely painful levels.
The sheer panic that we witnessed in New York on Friday was unlike anything that we have seen since the darkest days of 2008…
‘Rates, equities, and oil were all down significantly… it was the broad market movements that caused the scale of the margin calls,’ one prime brokerage executive told the Financial Times.
While, another prime brokerage executive noted: ‘We are proactively reaching out to clients to assess [risk] across their entire portfolios.’
Prime brokerage teams on Wall Street, which lend money to hedge funds, held ‘all hands on deck’ meetings on Friday to prepare for the increasing volume of margin calls, sources told the Financial Times.
Wow.
This is all happening so fast.
A lot of major players that were way out on a limb are going to end up getting their clocks cleaned.
Leverage can be so seductive. On the way up, it can help you make tremendous amount of money, but on the way down it can feel like the world is ending.
As I have always warned my readers, you only make money in the stock market if you get out in time.
Wall Street loves stability, because stability leads to predictability.
Unfortunately for Wall Street, we have now entered times that are going to be extremely unstable.
A number of my readers have pointed out to me that the stock market was way overdue for a correction, and I agree with that assessment very much.
But what we are witnessing at the moment is not just another run of the mill correction.
What we are witnessing is a full-fledged panic.
Will the White House be able to settle the markets down?
I don’t know, but I will definitely be watching.
Without a doubt, it appears that a very “interesting” week is ahead of us.
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https://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/we-are-witnessing-lehman-style-margin-calls-in-the-aftermath
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etc Russia and Turkey now have become one together, they have ratified their means, they have ratified their goals and soon you shall see others that join arms with them. For Ezekiel thirty-eight and thirty-nine shall soon come to pass, for it has not been fulfilled yet, but it shall be, saith your Father God etc
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On the road to Gog and Magog? Increasing Turkish military presence in Syria concerns Israel
Expanding Turkish military presence across region catches the attention of Bible prophecy teachers
All Israel News Staff | Published: April 2, 2025
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan invited Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham leader and Syrian interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa to Ankara for discussions regarding the establishment of Turkish bases in Syria, according to the Jerusalem Post.
Several sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters that Erdoğan and al-Sharaa discussed the possibility of establishing two Turkish bases in Syria's central desert region, including a former Russian airbase (T4) east of the city of Homs.
The agreement could also include the use of Syrian airspace for military purposes and Turkish participation in the training of the forces of the new Syrian army.
The report also said that the agreement could include Turkish protection of Syrian airspace to prevent future attacks, such as the Israeli strikes aimed at destroying military supplies left by the former government of Bashar al-Assad.
According to a report in "Middle East Eye", Turkey has already begun formulating construction plans for the base, which is located near the city of Palmyra in central Syria. That report claims that Turkey would initially establish air defense systems on the base, before stationing long-range UAVs, such as the Turkish Bayraktar TB2, which has seen extensive use by Turkish forces and Turkish militias against Kurdish fighters in Syria, Iraq, and eastern Turkey, as well as in Libya.
An Israeli security source said that any Turkish air base in Syria would harm Israel's freedom of action. "This is a potential threat that we oppose," the source said.
While the Turkish air force is not as advanced as the Israeli Air Force, which boasts newer versions of the F-16 and F-15 fighter planes also used by Turkey, as well as the F-35 stealth fighter, the Muslim country is working to develop its own fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the "TF Kaan."
The Kaan was developed by Turkey after its involvement in the F-35 program was terminated by the United States over its purchase of the Russian-made S-400 air defense system. On paper, the Turkish Aerospace Industries' (TAI) Kaan claims to be superior to the F-35, but it is still in development and not ready for combat roles, while the F-35 has already demonstrated itself to be a valuable part of the IAF.
Israeli defense officials are said to be very concerned over Turkey’s push to gain official military access to Syria. While Turkey likely sees the move as important for being able to threaten and contain Kurdish forces in the northeast of Syria, Turkish President Erdoğan’s repeated threats against Israel over the past decade also have Israeli officials concerned that the country might begin to implement its Neo-Ottoman ambitions in the rest of the Levant more aggressively.
Turkey has significantly increased the flow of weapons and money into Syria following the collapse of the Assad regime, and it has strongly supported the new government.
Israeli officials are also reportedly concerned that a Turkish air force presence in Syria in the near future could prevent Israeli participation in a joint strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, or Israel’s ability to strike Iran in retaliation for possible future attacks from the Islamic Republic.
Turkey gave significant backing to the Syrian rebels who overthrew the Assad regime, including Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, and the Turkish-funded Syrian National Army (formerly called the Free Syrian Army).
In January, Syria’s new Defense Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra welcomed Turkish partnership, stating that the new government would work to build strong regional ties, saying, “and through these ties we will be able to build our military power well.”
Previously, Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler had indicated Turkey’s willingness to provide military support to the new Syrian government, saying the country was also willing to discuss a Turkish military presence “when the necessary conditions are ripe.”
A security official told The Jerusalem Post, “We targeted the military T4 base recently to send a message that we will not allow harm to our air freedom of operation.”
[Editor's note]
The expansion of Turkish military forces into Africa over the past decade, especially into Islamic countries, along with its Neo-Ottoman irredentist moves in northern Syria, has also caught the attention of many in the world of Christian Bible prophecy interpretation.
For some, the presence of the Turkish forces in the modern-day countries named by the prophet Ezekiel in his apocalyptic vision of the war of Gog and Magog against the nation of Israel appears to have prophetic significance.
These moves, together with Erdoğan’s repeated comments about returning to Jerusalem, appear to signify to many in the Christian Bible prophecy community that modern geopolitical interests and biblical prophecy are converging.
Read more: TURKEY | ISRAEL TURKEY RELATIONS | RECEP TAYYIP ERDOGAN | BIBLE PROPHECY | SYRIA | FALL OF ASSAD REGIME | HAY'AT TAHRIR AL SHAM (HTS) | ABU MOHAMMED AL JOLANI (AHMAD AL SHARA)
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The All Israel News Staff is a team of journalists in Israel.
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etc. If you look at Russia she is ready to strike, Iran ready to strike, North Korea ready to strike, they are not playing games; they are serious with the things that they are saying. Only you have felt that they have feared you, and because you have felt that they have feared you, you are not listening as close as you should. etc.
:: 4-1-25 All Israel News :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: ::Iran escalates threats against US military bases: Iranian officer warns US not to ‘throw stones in glass house’
Discussions over nuclear agreement escalate into mutual threats
All Israel News Staff | Published: April 1, 2025
Iran and the U.S. continued threatening each other, as tensions over the Trump administration’s push to reach an agreement over the Iranian nuclear program appear to be coming to a head.
Over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump issued his most violent threat, saying that if the two nations fail to reach an agreement, “there will be bombing. It will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before.”
Last month, Trump reportedly sent a letter to the regime and proposed starting new nuclear talks, while threatening military action if the talks failed to reach a quick conclusion within two months.
Trump's most recent comment sparked outraged responses from several Iranian officials.
Holding a rifle during a televised speech marking the end of Ramadan, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said, “They threaten to attack us, which we don’t think is very probable, but if they commit any mischief, they will surely receive a strong reciprocal blow.”
“If the enemies think they can instigate sedition within the country, the Iranian nation itself will respond to them,” he added.
Ali Hajizadeh, the commander of the Aerospace Division of the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), directly threatened U.S. bases in the Middle East.
“The Americans have at least 10 bases with 50,000 troops in the region, meaning they are sitting in a glass room. Someone in a glasshouse should not throw stones at anyone,” he added.
This followed a report by The Telegraph that Iranian military officials have been calling for a preemptive strike on the U.S. base on Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean.
According to the Associated Press, in the past several days at least seven B-2 bombers were deployed to the base, which is about 3,800 kilometers (2,300 miles) from the Iranian border. Reports suggested the base could be used by the U.S. in the case of a military operation to destroy the regime’s nuclear sites.
“Discussions about the island have increased since the Americans stationed bombers there,” Iranian officials said. “The response to Trump's threats must come through action, not words. Every base in the region is within the range of our missiles.”
Tamir Hayman, the director of Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies and former IDF intelligence chief, estimated that “the escalation in the Persian Gulf is increasing.”
Writing on ?, Hayman warned, “The threats are escalating and the next two months are critical, between negotiations and an American or Israeli attack.”
In recent days, the threats by the regime and the military were echoed by Iranian state media as well.
The Tehran Times recently published a report claiming that Iran is ready to launch missiles against U.S. bases in the region. “A significant number of these missiles, ready for launch, are located in nderground facilities scattered across the country, designed to withstand aerial attacks,” the newspaper wrote.
Iran has also used diplomatic channels to protest against Trump’s statements. The regime reportedly filed a complaint with the Swiss embassy in Tehran, which represents U.S. interests in the country.
Foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei declared: “The explicit threat of bombing Iran by the head of a country is clear contradiction to the essence of international peace and security. Such a threat is a gross violation of the United Nations charter and a violation of the International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards regime. Violence brings violence and peace creates peace, America can choose.”
Amid the recent escalation, several Iranian officials have even begun discussing the building of a nuclear weapon more explicitly than before.
Last week, U.S. director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard assessed that the regime is not currently working on a nuclear weapon but added that public discussions of the issue, long a taboo, are now increasing.
Accordingly, Khamenei’s senior advisor, Ali Larijani, said on Monday that U.S. military action would “force Iran to move toward nuclear weapons because it must defend itself,” according to Iran International.
"Iran does not want to take this path, but when you apply pressure, it finds a secondary justification and has no other choice. The people will push for it, arguing that it is necessary for the country’s security."
https://allisrael.com/iran-escalates-threats-against-us-military-bases-iranian-officer-warns-us
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Iran unveils new underground ‘missile city’
All Israel News Staff | Published: March 28, 2025
In a video released on Tuesday by the Tasnim News Agency, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) unveiled a new underground “missile city.”
The underground facility is claimed by Tehran to be “one of the hundreds of missile cities operated by the [IRGC],” the Jerusalem Post reported, and is the third to be unveiled in the past month.
“Kheibar Shekan (900-mile range), Haj Qassem (850-mile range), Ghadr H (1,240-mile range), Sejjil (1,550-mile range), and Emad (1,050-mile range) missiles, as well as Paveh cruise missiles, are reported to be held in the city,” the report stated.
The video shows Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri and IRGC Aerospace Forces Commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh walking through large underground corridors filled with missiles.
In one scene, Iranian military officials can be seen walking over a large Israeli flag on the floor of the facility.
“Iran’s iron fist is far stronger than before,” Bagheri states in the video, saying it is “10 times stronger than True Promise I,” the first of the two missile attacks Iran launched against Israel.
“All the [defensive] dimensions that are required for generating a [military] capability that is 10 times [stronger than] the one deployed during Operation True Promise II,” he says, according to the translation. “The enemy will definitely fall behind in this balance of power.”
The recent announcements of Iran’s underground “missile cities” come as the Trump administration threatens military action against Iran if a nuclear deal cannot be reached.
“There are two ways Iran can be handled: militarily, or you make a deal," Trump said earlier this month. "I would prefer to make a deal, because I'm not looking to hurt Iran. They're great people."
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff echoed Trump’s statements in an interview on Sunday.
“Our signal to Iran is let's sit down and see if we can, through dialogue, through diplomacy, get to the right place,” Witkoff said.
“If we can, we are prepared to do that. And if we can't, the alternative is not a great alternative."
https://allisrael.com/iran-unveils-new-underground-missile-city
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Is a massive US-Israeli attack coming soon on Iran’s nuclear program?
A growing number of signs suggest answer is yes
Joel C. Rosenberg | Published: April 2, 2025
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — In early March, President Donald J. Trump secretly sent a letter to the leaders of the Iranian regime, inviting them to come to the table and negotiate a deal with American officials to end the Iranian nuclear threat to the world once and for all.
On March 7, Trump told Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo that he wants a diplomatic solution.
"The other alternative is you have to do something [militarily] because Iran can't have a nuclear weapon," Trump told Bartiromo.
A few days later, Trump told reporters, “We are down to final strokes with Iran. We are down to the final moments. We can't let them have a nuclear weapon. Something is going to happen very soon. I would rather have a peace deal than the other option, but the other option will solve the problem.”
Indeed, as more details have leaked out, we’re learning that the Trump letter was more than an invitation and an implied threat of U.S. and/or Israeli military force.
The letter also included a deadline.
“President Trump's letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei included a two-month deadline for reaching a new nuclear deal,” one American official and two additional diplomatic sources told the Axios news service in a report published on March 19.
In the days since, there are growing signs suggesting American and Israeli forces are preparing for a massive military strike against Iran’s nuclear program.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just extended the deployment of a U.S. nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the Middle East – the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group – and ordered another group, Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, to the Middle East.
Hegseth also reportedly ordered the deployment of additional fighter and bomber squadrons to the region.
What’s more, it’s now being reported by a former Israeli fighter pilot that “at least six U.S. B-2 bombers are now stationed at Diego Garcia air base in the Indian Ocean. This is important because the B-2 is the only aircraft that can deliver the massive GBU-57, one of the only bombs that can destroy Iran’s nuclear sites at Natanz and Fordow.”
Joel C. Rosenberg
Joel C. Rosenberg is the editor-in-chief of ALL ISRAEL NEWS and ALL ARAB NEWS and the President and CEO of Near East Media. A New York Times best-selling author, Middle East analyst, and Evangelical leader, he lives in Jerusalem with his wife and sons.
https://allisrael.com/is-a-massive-us-israeli-attack-coming-soon-on-iran-s-nuclear-program
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Man Who Allegedly Threatened to Gun Down ICE Not So Tough When Homeland Security Shows Up
By Samuel Short April 3, 2025 at 6:43am
The Department of Homeland Security decided to pay a visit to a man in McKinney, Texas, after he allegedly made threats against Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Homeland Security Investigations Dallas posted to social media platform X on Wednesday that Robert King had been arrested for a series of social media posts.
HSI Dallas reported that King had stated his intentions to “open fire” if ICE agents were seen in his neighborhood.
The post included a picture of King in custody.
KXAS-TV was told by DHS that King is a U.S. citizen.
He had also allegedly threatened harm against Noem and called her a Nazi.
Tarleton State Criminology professor Dr. Alex Del Carmen spoke to KXAS on the matter, telling the outlet, King’s posts probably aren’t the only incriminating aspect of his behavior as DHS probably uncovered information showing his intent to make good on those statements.
“If this particular charge or if this claim has been made by the Department of Homeland Security, you know what it basically alludes to is the fact that they must have evidence in place that shows that this person had not only verbal comments that were made against her and against DHS but rather that he had the ability and he had the intent of doing both,” Del Carmen said.
One DHS official told KXAS about the department’s position, as they take matters like this seriously.
“Like Secretary Noem said: If you threaten or attempt to harm a law enforcement officer, we will find you and prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law. Promises made, promises kept,” the official commented.
Does King believe he is some sort of freedom fighter standing up to tyranny?
ICE and DHS are working to remove some of the worst people imaginable from our country.
Illegal aliens exploited a lax border under the Biden administration, flooding the country in droves.
Some of these people went on to commit incredibly evil crimes, like murder and child rape.
Take 21-year-old Honduran David Hector Rivas-Sagastume of Georgia. He had been stopped at the southern border but released under the Biden administration in 2021.
In March, he was arrested and charged with capital murder in the death of 52-year-old Camilia Williams, a mother and grandmother.
He allegedly put her in a chokehold until she was dead.
This is who King fights for.
https://www.westernjournal.com/man-allegedly-threatened-gun-ice-not-tough-homeland-security-shows/
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etc. For the disasters that shall take place are many, the flooding shall be far greater than in times past, the mudslides far greater than in times past, the earthquakes shall be more numerous and far greater than in times past. The tornadoes, oh the savageness of the tornadoes that shall rip across the land, the straight winds, the hurricanes, the forest fires, the volcanoes shall erupt, the rising of the sea level that will be marked not in inches but in feet. etc..
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Texas hit by DOZENS of earthquakes in less than 24 hours
READ MORE: Texas rocked by earthquake just miles from city home to 1.5 million people
By CHRIS MELORE, ASSISTANT SCIENCE EDITOR FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
Published: 10:04 EDT, 3 April 2025 | Updated: 13:01 EDT, 3 April 2025
The state of Texas has been rocked by over a dozen earthquakes in just the last day.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake struck just north of Odessa at 8:14am CT.
Just 15 minutes earlier, a 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck roughly 30 miles away.
Since 4am CT on Wednesday, Texas has experienced 16 minor earthquakes, all along the central and western parts of the state.
In April alone, USGS has recorded 36 earthquakes in this part of Texas, stretching from Stanton (41 miles northeast of Odessa) to Culberson County along the state's western border with New Mexico.
The vast majority have been very small tremors, measuring between 1.0 and 1.8 in magnitude.
However, two quakes this morning were larger, the 3.4 magnitude quake and a 2.1 tremor 13 minutes later in the same spot - approximately 17 miles southwest of Garden City.
Since March 13, USGS revealed that there have been a staggering 311 tiny earthquakes in this region of Texas.
It continues to be a seismically active year for all of Texas, which has also seen record-setting quakes in the southern part of the state.
On March 10, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck less than 50 miles south of San Antonio.
Historically, earthquakes had been a rare event in South Texas, until this year.
On January 29, a near-historic magnitude 4.5 earthquake was felt in San Antonio, followed by a 3.6 tremor two days later.
The 4.5 earthquake was the third-strongest quake in South Texas history - behind a 4.8 magnitude earthquake in 2011 and a 4.7 quake in February 2024.
Seismic activity above 2.5 in magnitude can often be felt and cause minor damage.
As for what's causing this earthquake swarm in West Texas, the answer may actually be man-made.
Odessa sits in the Permian Basin, a major oil and gas production region for the state. That area is also completely clear of major fault lines, like the ones in California that could cause major devastation.
Cities like Odessa, Stanton, and Midland are all in the rich oil-drilling area which only has smaller faults that usually get discovered when oil activity ramps up.
Texas is the biggest producer of crude oil and natural gas in the US, based on an assessment of 2023 data by the US Energy Information Administration.
The state is known for its extensive use of fracking, or the process of extracting oil and gas from deep underground by blasting large quantities of water, chemicals, and sand into rock formations to crack them open and release the fuels trapped inside.
Fracking is not usually the direct cause of an earthquake. It is actually the process of disposing wastewater produced through fracking that can trigger tremors.
This wastewater is injected into disposal wells that typically operate for longer periods of time and receive much more fluid than is injected into the ground during the fracking process, making them more likely to produce earthquakes, according to the USGS.
In President Trump's most recent address to Congress, he said: 'We have more liquid gold under our feet than any nation on earth… I fully authorize the most talented team ever assembled to go and get it… By unleashing American energy, we will defeat inflation and dramatically lower costs. It's called drill baby drill.'
Dr Alexandros Savvaidis recently explained how more drilling could end up leading to more seismic activity in the state.
'Deep injection wells, in particular, are linked to higher-magnitude earthquakes,' Dr Savvaidis told KMID. 'Whereas shallower injections seem to be less hazardous in terms of large seismic events.'
'We don't know yet if this aggressive drilling in the Permian Basin will create problems and increase the seismic risk. Maybe yes, maybe no. The key here…is that we have to monitor everything,' Dr Savvaidis continued.
USGS noted that the largest earthquake known to be induced by hydraulic fracturing in the US was a magnitude 4.0 earthquake that occurred in 2018 in Texas.
To this point, only today's 3.4 magnitude quake has come close to approaching that level of disturbance.
A 2022 study by the University of Texas at Austin concluded that 68 percent of Texas quakes above magnitude 1.5 were 'highly associated' with oil and gas production.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14567853/Texas-hit-DOZENS-earthquakes-24-hours.html
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Let your spiritual eyes be open, for many things shall come to pass, many things you shall see, for you have not seen the big terrorist attack here in America yet, but you will see it, you will see it. For you shall yet see great and mighty attacks here in the United States, you shall see these things come to pass. You will also see the stock market, if you have got money there get it out, says the Lord, get it out now, for later will be too late. Also you shall see many things taking place overseas like you have never seen before in your life. And the political realm shall get even, even darker now, you shall hear things that you did not know, etc
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Trump gives stunning response to Wall Street bloodbath as his tariffs cause biggest stock drop since Covid crash
By DANIEL JONES, CONSUMER EDITOR FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT
Published: 09:29 EDT, 3 April 2025 | Updated: 16:29 EDT, 3 April 2025
Wall Street had its worst day since the height of the Covid crash after President Donald Trump's tariffs sparked fears of a US and global recession.
Trump seems unfazed. Asked about tumbling stocks on Thursday as he boarded Air Force One to attend a golf dinner in Miami — as the Dow Jones was down 1,400 points — Trump said: 'I think it is going very well.'
'It was an operation. [It is] ike when a patient gets operated on and it's a big thing. I said this would exactly be the way it is,' he added, claiming that 'six or seven trillion' dollars would be coming into US.
'The markets are going to boom... the country is going to boom and the rest of the world wants to see if there's any way they can make a deal,' the president continued.
Wall Street was awash in red today after the President unveiled steeper-than-expected tariffs on Wednesday. For every stock that gained value, six were losing ground.
When the markets closed at 4pm in New York, the S&P 500 was down 4.84 percent, its worst day since June 2020 — as $2 trillion was wiped from an index almost every American has in their normal and retirement investments.
The Nasdaq plummeted 5.97 percent, its worst day since March 2020. The Dow Jones 3.98 percent, a headline-grabbing 1,700 point drop.
Individual stocks took an even bigger battering. Five Below ws down 26 percent and Gap by 21 per cent. Ralph Lauren, Dockers and Dell down 17 percent. Nike was down 13 per cent. Apple down 10per cent.
A 10 percent baseline tariff on all countries will take effect on April 5, with even higher duties for China, the European Union and Asian countries that supply cheap clothes to the US.
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on April 3, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump spoke a day after announcing sweeping new tariffs targeting goods imported to the U.S. on countries including China, Japan and India.(Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
The small-cap Russell 2000 index — a key benchmark for smaller, US-focused businesses — plunged 5 percent to hit a 52-week low. That drop extended its decline from its November 25 record high to 21 percent, officially pushing it into bear market territory.
On Wall Street, a 10 percent drop signals a correction, while 20 percent marks a bear market. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq remain in correction territory, with the Dow Jones hovering just below that threshold.
Trillions of dollars was wiped off the value of US stocks — a blow that will also hit ordinary Americans whose retirement savings, including 401(K) are tied to the market.
Retail experts say tariffs will also push up prices for shoppers since they are so big companies will have to pass on higher costs.
Companies that rely on imports were down the most, since they will now be hit by tarifs as high as 54 percent for cheap goods from Asia.
Wall Street had hoped the sharp sell-off would encourage the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. But Fed member Philip Jefferson, speaking Thursday afternoon, said there were no plans to change track on the two planned cuts for 2025.
'The silver lining for investors could be that this is only a starting point for negotiations with other countries and ultimately tariff rates will come down across the board,' Northlight Asset Management's Chris Zaccarelli wrote in a note to clients. 'But for now traders are shooting first and asking questions later,' he added.
On Thursday morning, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick dismissed the possibility of exemptions for certain countries under the new US tariffs.
'I don't think the word exemption is going to be a factor. I don't think that's such a thing,' Lutnick said on CNBC's Squawk Box.
Lutnick also warned that other nations would be making a mistake if they retaliated with their own tariffs against the U.S.
Trump made his tariff announcement Wednesday afternoon in the White House Rose Garden, unveiling broad 10 percent tariffs — with even higher rates for certain countries. This includes 34 percent on China, on top of an existing 20 percent tariff. For the European Union, it is 20 percent, much higher than expected. Tariffs will be 25 percent on South Korea, 24 percent on Japan and 32 percent on Taiwan.
By then, Wall Street had closed, but futures tied to major US indexes immediately nosedived as investors worried about rising inflation and economic fallout.
Overnight, global stocks tumbled as recession fears spread. Japan's Nikkei index sank tumbled more than 3 percent, while South Korea's Kospi slipped 1.5 percent. In Australia's main index dipped 1.9 percent, heading for its worst single-day decline since September.
Trump on Wednesday accused foreign nations of 'ripping off' the United States. He announced a baseline 10 percent tariff on all imports, effective April 5, with higher rates for countries imposing steeper duties on US goods.
Trump confirmed that a 25 percent tariff would be imposed on all foreign cars imported to the US starts Thursday.
The president used aggressive rhetoric to describe a global trade system that the United States helped to build after World War II, saying 'our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, plundered' by other nations.
He has promised that factory jobs will return back to the United States as a result of the taxes, but his policies risk a sudden economic slowdown as consumers and businesses could face sharp price hikes on autos, clothes and other goods.
'Taxpayers have been ripped off for more than 50 years,' Trump said in remarks at the White House. 'But it is not going to happen anymore.'
He condemned 'foreign scavengers.' And he talked of other nations that had 'pillaged, raped and plundered' the U.S. and 'foreign cheaters' who 'ransacked' American factories.
It took nearly 20 minutes before Trump shared the tariff details.
'For nations that treat us badly we will calculate the combined rate of all their tariffs, non-monetary barriers and other forms of cheating. And because we are being very kind ... We will charge them approximately half of what they charge us,' Trump said.
Trump then held up a large sign that showed the calculations. As Trump went through the chart, he knocked even some of the U.S.'s closest allies for charging import taxes.
'The European Union. They're very tough, very, very tough traders. You think of European Union, very friendly. They rip us off. It's so said to see. It's pathetic,' Trump said. 'Thirty-nine percent, we're going to charge them 20 percent, so we're charging them essentially half.'
The largest tariff will hit the African nation of Lesotho, at a rate of 50 percent.
Canada and Mexico were exempt from Wednesday's tariff announcement, due to the president already charging them 25 percent excluding the goods outlined in the trade agreement from Trump's first administration.
'They all understand, we're gonna have to go through a little tough love maybe? But they all understand. They're ripping us off and they understood,' Trump said.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/article-14565937/wall-street-stocks-turmp-tariffs-panic.html
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etc. For truly blood shall flow in the streets and things will be very bad in that sense and in the weather also that you have already seen a change in like I have said you would see. Drought shall affect very many places and food shall be scarce, but I have given unto you my word and my promise that I will take you through these days victoriously. etc
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'Food Deserts' Are About To Explode All Across America As Grocery Food Chains Prepare To Close Dozens Of Stores From One End Of The Country To The Other
By Susan Duclos - All News Pipeline April 2, 2025
Food deserts are described by Very Well Health as "lower-income communities that lack access to nutritious, affordable food. Instead of grocery stores or farmers’ markets, these areas have corner stores or gas stations with limited shelf space for anything other than packaged foods that are convenient and shelf-stable. More often than not, these foods are unhealthy."
That is about to change very quickly after four years under the Biden regime and the inflation that made it impossible for some families to afford three full meals a day, even when not considered a "food desert."
While some prices are going down, to the consternation of President Trump's critics, a lack of access to foods other than "convenience" type stores selling absolute garbage is now spreading into areas not considered "low income," but rather middle class areas, because thousands of grocery store, as well as other types of retailers, closed in 2024.
In 2025, that pattern is continuing with the announcement of nine major grocery store chains are shuttering multiple locations this year, 2025.
Unfortunately, things are only going to get worse from here. Coresight Research also issued a grave prediction that 2025 is set to see even more closures, with as many as 15,000 stores closing its doors this year. Grocery stores are set to take a particular hit, and some of your favorites may be more in trouble than you think. Giants like Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons are set to close several stores in 2025, and others are following suit. Let's take a look at some of the major chains set to shut some of their doors.
The national media will instantly blame President Trump's tariffs, which is why we highlighted and linked to the 2024 closures, well before Trump took over as President.
Some key data and reports from Daily Meal.
• Walmart: closing a number of its stores in California throughout 2025, with others in Georgia and Ohio shutting up shop.
• In an earnings call in January 2025, Albertsons' leaders stated that they would be looking to close some stores over the coming year as part of a streamlining effort.
• In late January, Kroger announced the closure of its Belle Meade Plaza store in Nashville, Kroger will also see its Sterling Ridge location close in The Woodlands, Texas, with a planned final operation date of May 6.
• Winn-Dixie:Two stores in Columbus and Phenix City have announced their closures in April and May, while others in Fort Lauderdale, Jackson, and Orlando have begun the conversion process into Aldis.
• Safeway: 2025 looks to be an incredibly tough year for the supermarket chain, with its stores closing across the country at warp speed.
• Shaw's store closures in Gloucester, Massachusetts and Concord, New Hampshire were announced in mid-March, with employees being relocated to nearby locations.
• Amazon Fresh: In March 2025, the chain announced the closure of two of its stores California and Virginia, with the Virginia branch to close pretty much immediately and the California one to shut at the end of April.
• Piggly Wiggly: 2025 will see several of its branches closing... - Things got even worse from there on in, with a beloved Piggly Wiggly in Columbia, South Carolina announcing that it was shutting its doors for the final time in March
• Dollar General to close 96 of its stores by the start of 2026.
ANP EMERGENCY!! - Since the passing of Stefan Stanford, ANP's financial situation has become dire. Without significant contributions, the future of All News PipeLine, and our ability to stay online, is in danger. Anything at all ANP readers can do to help us is hugely appreciated.)
Some of those listed above are limited to certain areas of the country, while others are spread throughout the nation, but every closures provides one less place to buy food at reasonable prices and to be able to obtain healthier foods like fruits and vegetables.
Dollar stores became popular for many during the Biden years, with some doing the majority of their grocery shopping at them due to their prices which were lower than most regular grocery stores.
Ditto for Walmart.
We are seeing calls from liberals to open "public grocery stores," which would be government owned, such as New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
From the far left New Republic:
A novel solution to give Americans better access to fresh food is picking up steam across the country: government-owned, government-operated grocery stores. Such stores are touted by proponents as a way to provide groceries to so-called food deserts: communities that have been abandoned by for-profit stores that decided they weren’t worth the investment. But to succeed, public stores have to find ways to compete with the big chains that dominate the industry, keeping costs and prices low.
New York, being one of the most liberal states in the U.S., might go for it, but it is doubtful most Americans want the government in control of their ability to eat, or the prices of food products, especially with the waste and fraud being highlighted by DOGE (Department Of Government Efficiency). For some it would seem to be just another way for the state governments to track the habits of their constituents.
Related: FarmboxRx addresses access to proper nutrition in America’s food deserts
As mentioned above, some prices for food are going down, but others remain stubbornly high, such as beef. Due to ranchers selling off a couple years ago, that is something that was expected, and ANP warned about it back in November of 2023. It takes time to rebuild the stock after a cattle production collapse, with beef cows in the US hitting the lowest number since 1962.
Via Market Place:
In February, beef was up nearly 2.5% from January. And of course, eggs were up nearly 10.5%. Meanwhile, lots of categories were down. Bacon fell more than 2%, fruits and vegetables 0.5%.
The good news is that food inflation came in at 0% in February (March's numbers aren't in yet), and more prices are falling than rising, so finally things are starting to head in the right direction, but prices at the grocery stores that are staying open are still far too high.
Hard to turn around years of constant inflation in less than three months. Most Americans understand that, despite the media bias and attacks on President Trump, but patience isn't the issue, depleted bank accounts are, so things are still tough.
April 2, 2025
'Food Deserts' Are About To Explode All Across America As Grocery Food Chains Prepare To Close Dozens Of Stores From One End Of The Country To The Other
By Susan Duclos - All News Pipeline
Food deserts are described by Very Well Health as "lower-income communities that lack access to nutritious, affordable food. Instead of grocery stores or farmers’ markets, these areas have corner stores or gas stations with limited shelf space for anything other than packaged foods that are convenient and shelf-stable. More often than not, these foods are unhealthy."
That is about to change very quickly after four years under the Biden regime and the inflation that made it impossible for some families to afford three full meals a day, even when not considered a "food desert."
While some prices are going down, to the consternation of President Trump's critics, a lack of access to foods other than "convenience" type stores selling absolute garbage is now spreading into areas not considered "low income," but rather middle class areas, because thousands of grocery store, as well as other types of retailers, closed in 2024.
In 2025, that pattern is continuing with the announcement of nine major grocery store chains are shuttering multiple locations this year, 2025.
Unfortunately, things are only going to get worse from here. Coresight Research also issued a grave prediction that 2025 is set to see even more closures, with as many as 15,000 stores closing its doors this year. Grocery stores are set to take a particular hit, and some of your favorites may be more in trouble than you think. Giants like Walmart, Kroger, and Albertsons are set to close several stores in 2025, and others are following suit. Let's take a look at some of the major chains set to shut some of their doors.
The national media will instantly blame President Trump's tariffs, which is why we highlighted and linked to the 2024 closures, well before Trump took over as President.
Some key data and reports from Daily Meal.
• Walmart: closing a number of its stores in California throughout 2025, with others in Georgia and Ohio shutting up shop.
• In an earnings call in January 2025, Albertsons' leaders stated that they would be looking to close some stores over the coming year as part of a streamlining effort.
• In late January, Kroger announced the closure of its Belle Meade Plaza store in Nashville, Kroger will also see its Sterling Ridge location close in The Woodlands, Texas, with a planned final operation date of May 6.
• Winn-Dixie:Two stores in Columbus and Phenix City have announced their closures in April and May, while others in Fort Lauderdale, Jackson, and Orlando have begun the conversion process into Aldis.
• Safeway: 2025 looks to be an incredibly tough year for the supermarket chain, with its stores closing across the country at warp speed.
• Shaw's store closures in Gloucester, Massachusetts and Concord, New Hampshire were announced in mid-March, with employees being relocated to nearby locations.
• Amazon Fresh: In March 2025, the chain announced the closure of two of its stores California and Virginia, with the Virginia branch to close pretty much immediately and the California one to shut at the end of April.
• Piggly Wiggly: 2025 will see several of its branches closing... - Things got even worse from there on in, with a beloved Piggly Wiggly in Columbia, South Carolina announcing that it was shutting its doors for the final time in March
• Dollar General to close 96 of its stores by the start of 2026.
ANP EMERGENCY!! - Since the passing of Stefan Stanford, ANP's financial situation has become dire. Without significant contributions, the future of All News PipeLine, and our ability to stay online, is in danger. Anything at all ANP readers can do to help us is hugely appreciated.)
Some of those listed above are limited to certain areas of the country, while others are spread throughout the nation, but every closures provides one less place to buy food at reasonable prices and to be able to obtain healthier foods like fruits and vegetables.
Dollar stores became popular for many during the Biden years, with some doing the majority of their grocery shopping at them due to their prices which were lower than most regular grocery stores.
Ditto for Walmart.
We are seeing calls from liberals to open "public grocery stores," which would be government owned, such as New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
From the far left New Republic:
A novel solution to give Americans better access to fresh food is picking up steam across the country: government-owned, government-operated grocery stores. Such stores are touted by proponents as a way to provide groceries to so-called food deserts: communities that have been abandoned by for-profit stores that decided they weren’t worth the investment. But to succeed, public stores have to find ways to compete with the big chains that dominate the industry, keeping costs and prices low.
New York, being one of the most liberal states in the U.S., might go for it, but it is doubtful most Americans want the government in control of their ability to eat, or the prices of food products, especially with the waste and fraud being highlighted by DOGE (Department Of Government Efficiency). For some it would seem to be just another way for the state governments to track the habits of their constituents.
Related: FarmboxRx addresses access to proper nutrition in America’s food deserts
As mentioned above, some prices for food are going down, but others remain stubbornly high, such as beef. Due to ranchers selling off a couple years ago, that is something that was expected, and ANP warned about it back in November of 2023. It takes time to rebuild the stock after a cattle production collapse, with beef cows in the US hitting the lowest number since 1962.
Via Market Place:
In February, beef was up nearly 2.5% from January. And of course, eggs were up nearly 10.5%. Meanwhile, lots of categories were down. Bacon fell more than 2%, fruits and vegetables 0.5%.
The good news is that food inflation came in at 0% in February (March's numbers aren't in yet), and more prices are falling than rising, so finally things are starting to head in the right direction, but prices at the grocery stores that are staying open are still far too high.
Hard to turn around years of constant inflation in less than three months. Most Americans understand that, despite the media bias and attacks on President Trump, but patience isn't the issue, depleted bank accounts are, so things are still tough.
LEARN TO LOVE FREEZE DRIED EGGS AND BEEF.....
For those that want a nice juicy steak, be prepared for the prices to stay high until cattle production numbers start rising again, but for those that like meaty casseroles, or stews, soups, or a handful of meat on salads, learn to season and love freeze dried beef.
Same goes for eggs, even though wholesale prices are down, it hasn't been reflected widely at grocery stores across the country.
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BOTTOM LINE.....
It is going to take time to lower the food prices to the point where families can eat properly again, but with many stores closing and creating more and more "food deserts," getting nutritional meals for many seems a long way off.
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etc.. the cost of things, because they have gone over the cliff, shall skyrocket and taxes, taxes, it shall be like in the days of old when everyone will have to bring their taxes in and they will be condemned and judged if they do not. Oh the things that are going to take place now, the things that you haven’t even thought of, the things that you haven’t been aware of, but I have told you, I have warned you. I have tried to prepare you that you would be totally ready, that you wouldn’t have to run real fast to make up time, but that you would be walking right by my side. etc..
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Visualized: The Cost of Building a Home in the U.S.
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Building a new home is a major undertaking that involves many moving parts—from laying the initial foundation to giving the house its final touches.
In 2024, the average construction cost of a new home, which represents over 60% of an average home’s total sales price, hit a record high in the United States.
This infographic breaks down the average cost of building a new single-family home in the U.S. in 2024, by stages of construction. The data is based on a survey of 4,000 U.S. home builders by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Home Construction Breakdown: What Costs Most?
The average cost of constructing a new home was $428,215 in 2024, the highest level recorded by NAHB since it began its annual cost surveys in 1998. This equates to around $162 per square foot of finished floor space, with the average home spanning 2,647 square feet in 2024.
Here’s the full breakdown of the cost of building a new home, across different stages of the building process:
Construction Stage Description Average Cost Share of Construction Cost
Site Work Building permit fees, impact fee,
water & sewer fees inspections,
architecture, engineering $33K 7.6%
Foundations Excavation, foundation,
concrete, retaining walls, backfill $45K 10.4%
Framing Framing (including roof), trusses, sheathing,
general metal and steel $71K 16.6%
Exterior Finishes Exterior wall finish, roofing, windows and doors $58K 13.4%
Major Systems Rough-ins Plumbing and electrical (except fixtures), HVAC $82K 19.2%
Interior Finishes Insulation, drywall, interior trims, doors, mirrors, painting, lighting, cabinets and countertops, appliances, flooring, plumbing fixtures, fireplace $103K 24.1%
Final Steps Landscaping, outdoor structures (deck, patio, porches), driveway, clean up $28K 6.5%
Other - $9K 2.1%
Average Total Construction Costs - $428K 100.0%
The two initial stages—site work and foundations—together make up around 18% of the total construction costs. Framing and exterior finishes make up another 30%, costing around $71,000 and $58,000 per home, respectively.
Furthermore, rough-ins for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems account for nearly one-fifth of the total cost at over $82,000 per home. Rough-ins refer to the initial stages of installing these essential services, before fixtures and finishing touches.
Interior finishes—one of the final stages of construction—account for the largest share of costs at 24.1% (roughly $103,000). This reflects the wide range of fixtures and features that go into making a home livable, from flooring and lighting to appliances and cabinetry.
The finishing steps of home construction include landscaping, building outdoor structures, driveways, and post-construction clean-up.
The U.S. Housing Construction Market in 2025
The outlook for residential construction in 2025 looks constrained due to various factors.
According to NAHB, builder confidence remains relatively low due to higher material costs, with recent tariffs by the Trump administration threatening further cost increases.
Meanwhile, home construction starts have been relatively stable since 2021, but the number of new homes available for sale is at the highest level since 2010, suggesting a lack of demand for new housing amid high borrowing costs.
As affordability concerns persist, builders are employing price reductions and sales incentives (such as mortgage buydowns) to lure new buyers.
https://www.visualcapitalist.com/visualized-the-cost-of-building-a-new-home-in-the-u-s/
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As you can clearly see the evil in the world is almost fifty-fifty, my word has shown you that before, so that should not be a surprise. For I have said that two shall be standing in the field and one shall go and one shall remain, that is fifty-fifty, and it has got to that place, that also means that the end is very, very near. So you will still have half of the world that desires to do evil and half of the world that desires to do good, but only about thirty percent are true Christians. etc.
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First Male to Be Inducted Into the Women’s Hall of Fame
By M Dowling - April 2, 2025
Leftists are still trying to erase women. They can’t insult us enough. There are two genders, and one of them is not a trans woman.
Sandy Stone reportedly started the academic field of transgender studies. She is also a recording engineer, an artist, and the first known trans woman in the National Women’s Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a trans woman.
Around the end of this year, her story will be told in a documentary film.
Stone was inducted into the hall last year, along with several other prominent [Democrat] women, such as civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, tennis champion Serena Williams, and scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw. They are all Democrats, and Professor Crenshaw is a Marxist CRT proponent.
Adults can live as whatever gender they want, but what they are doing now is nuts.
https://www.independentsentinel.com/first-male-to-be-inducted-into-the-womens-hall-of-fame/
[ :: 7-18-2023 pm serviceFor I say unto you, my children, it’s not a time to fear, but it’s a time to be excited, says the Lord, for as you look you see the soon return, says the Lord, my soon return, says the Lord. There are signs everywhere, says the Lord, they’re banging on the door, they’re knocking the door down, says the Lord, look, look and know that I’m coming soon, says the Lord.
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EXCLUSIVE Trump is about to bomb Iran: Top Israeli sources reveal planned attack on nuclear sites and deliver chilling 'war is coming' warning - DAN HODGES
By DAN HODGES FOR THE DAILY MAIL
Published: 06:53 EDT, 2 April 2025 | Updated: 08:10 EDT, 2 April 2025
This morning the world's focus is on Donald Trump's decision to launch a global trade war. But in a few weeks' time, the man who last month pledged to deliver 'peace through strength' is planning to embark on a real war.
I'm currently in Tel Aviv, and according to several senior political, military and diplomatic sources, the United States and Israel are preparing to launch a strike on Iran that will finally eradicate the threat posed by the country's nuclear weapons programme.
'This should have been avoided a long time ago', a senior Israeli government source told me. 'It's time to draw a line.'
On Monday, Trump announced with typical grandiloquence: 'If they [Iran] don't make a deal, there will be bombing… it will be bombing the likes of which they have never seen before.' Some observers believed this was just more hyperbolic rhetoric. But the Israeli source was clear. 'It's not just a crazy insistence. It's extremely important for the stability of Israel and the world.'
Threats of military action against Iran's nuclear weapons programme have been made before. But there's now clear evidence that, this time, both the US and Israel intend to do more than just rattle their sabres.
A week ago the US deployed a trio of B2 'Spirit' stealth bombers, accompanied by long-range refuelling assets, to its Chagos Islands base on Diego Garcia, bringing the total strength of the bomber force there to seven. This was significant because it's rare to see such a major concentration of these sophisticated – and expensive – assets, and the B2s have the capability to deploy the GBU-57 'Bunker Buster' which can penetrate Iran's hardened nuclear shelters.
According to a second senior diplomatic source: 'From Israel's perspective, with Trump in the White House, this represents the optimum moment to deal with Iran. There won't be a better chance.'
The decision to prepare for such a major escalation is partly being driven by February's report from the International Atomic Energy Agency that Iran's stock of enriched Uranium had significantly increased. 'Iran is the only non-nuclear weapon state enriching to this level, causing me serious concern', said director-general Rafael Mariano Grossi.
According to the diplomatic source: 'Obtaining precise intelligence on just how far Iran's nuclear programme has advanced has always been hard. But the reality is they're much, much closer than anyone can be comfortable with. And they have been for some time.'
But an equally significant factor is that Israel now regards Iran as the ultimate perpetrator of the October 7 attacks. 'They are the head of the snake,' one Israeli politician claimed.
As a result, Israel has spent the past few months 'ploughing the road' to prepare for major air strikes. According to a senior Israeli military source: 'Over the past year, we struck in Yemen three or four times, and we had three air campaigns in Iran, eliminating on the way most of the aerial defence systems in Syria, Iraq and Iran. They were the main obstacle when thinking about a big aerial operation on the way to Iran - their proxy aerial defence systems.'
This emphasis on proxies is an important component of Israeli military planning. A key factor influencing a US and Israeli decision to launch a major strike was Iran's capacity to hit back, both on land and in the air. But the campaign in Lebanon is seen to have effectively neutralised the threat of Hezbollah. The Gaza assault has removed Hamas's ability to strike inside Israel. And the renewed assault on the Houthis has significantly degraded the rebels' capacity to launch long-range missiles at Israel.
And most significantly, the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria has removed Iran’s most important strategic partner in the region. According to one senior Israeli analyst ‘the Iranian’s strategy was to ensure that they could fight their enemies in Syria, rather than have to fight them in Iran.’ But now that buffer has been removed.
Which effectively leaves Iran isolated. Last April they launched a major assault on Israel, with 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles and 120 ballistic missiles. This was followed in October by an attack involving an additional 200 ballistic missiles. But Israel's air defence network – comprised of the Iron Dome, Arrow and David's Sling systems, augmented by recently deployed US Thaad anti-missile batteries – effectively neutralised the threat. According to a senior Israeli government source: 'It was an unprecedented attack. 300 missiles. And it failed. It didn't do any serious damage.'
The timetable for a proposed attack is still in flux. But Donald Trump has presented the Iranians with a deadline of the end of May to agree to begin to dismantle their nuclear weapons capability. And, in an echo of the build-up to the Iraq war, to readmit the nuclear inspectors ejected from Iran in 2023.
There is still the possibility Iran could back down in the face of Trump's ultimatum. But a senior British diplomatic source I spoke to expressed pessimism. 'This is where the problem of Trump's management of Putin kicks in', they explained. 'Tehran has seen him spending the first months of his presidency telling everyone "Putin has nukes. I'm going to do everything I can to avoid a nuclear war". They see nuclear weapons as the one thing that has Donald Trump genuinely scared. So their calculation is, "if they scare him, we need them".'
Even if the Iranians do grant significant concessions, there is still no guarantee it would stay Israel's hand. We have all witnessed the horrific images of October 7. But you have to walk around the Nir Oz kibbutz, stand outside the Bibas family home and see the small pile of children's toys heaped in a plastic box just outside the front door. Or stand in the field that backs on to the Nova Festival site, and attempt to count the rows and rows of individual trees that have been planted in memory of the more than 360 people who were so brutally murdered there. Only then can you properly understand.
Israel is a nation traumatised – some might say blinded – by grief and guilt and fear. It has not even begun to properly process the events of 18 months ago. Indeed, it may never adequately do so.
But there is one thing Israel is clear on. It wants a reckoning with its enemies. And in particular, it wants a reckoning with Iran.
Donald Trump's trade war is a sideshow. A real war is coming.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14562745/Trumps-bomb-Iran-DAN-HODGES-nuclear-
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etc. Keep your eyes; keep your eyes upon what is going on in the Mid-East, that is your tree, that is your tree, I have told you to watch Israel, that is your tree. etc.
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Trump’s foreign policy moves starting to look like that of a desperate, dying empire
Gerald Celente, the legendary chief editor of the Trends Journal, once said: 'When all else fails they take you to war.'
Leo Hohmann
Apr 01, 2025The United States of America elected Donald Trump in a landslide victory over a hapless opponent last November, and immediately the mantra “We’re Back” started reverberating across the land.
People were jubilant.
Some held family or neighborhood “victory parties.”
You could hardly blame them after four years of the most absent, most inept president in U.S. history. Biden handed Trump a big mess. Probably on purpose.
Donald Trump, never one to be bashful or to wince before the spotlight, fanned the flames. He immediately started talking about “the dawn of a new Golden Age of America.”
He started off with a bang, publicly signing executive order after executive order. His fans swooned.
But going on three months in, reality is starting to take hold.
What we are seeing is that roughly half of his most meaningful executive orders have been overturned or at least delayed by the courts.
We’ve seen no meaningful action from the Republican-held Congress to codify any of the Trump agenda.
In another six months the campaigning for the 2026 midterms will be in high gear and we will all wonder what of any lasting value we have to show for all the fanfare. Remember, Trump’s executive orders, even the ones that get by the courts, can be overturned on DAY ONE of the next presidency.
The question is this: Will Trump himself get frustrated and seek to distract the nation from his lack of progress on his domestic agenda by taking the nation to war overseas?
This past weekend, Trump started showing signs of frustration.
His long-touted peace deal with Russia’s Putin and Ukraine’s Zelensky is going nowhere. Neither side seems to want to stop fighting, and Trump is learning that you can’t just beat your chest as the “King” of America and browbeat foreign dictators into accepting your “deal.”
When Trump gets frustrated, he takes to social media. And sometimes he even dials up the corporate media to vent his frustrations there. On Sunday, he called NBC News and spoke with Christine Welker. He told her he was “angry” and “pissed off” with Russia’s Vladimir Putin for not agreeing to his peace deal with Ukraine. He also felt the need to repeat his previously mentioned desire for a “third term.”
Then, after saying he would slap Russia with secondary tariffs on all Russian oil if Putin didn’t come to his senses and agree to see the world (including his own border area) through Trump’s America-centric lens, he moved on to talking about Iran.
Trump said he would carpet-bomb Iran and bring hellfire and brimstone, “the likes of which they’ve never seen before,” if they didn’t agree to his deal to give up their nuclear program. Iran gave no indication that it would comply with his demands and on Monday we read that Iran was loading its missiles and priming them for take-off.
Americans did not vote for another Mideast war. That is probably the last thing America can afford right now. And the last thing it needs. Trump said it himself. He said he wanted to be the “Peace President.”
If you recall, the rationale used to avoid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was that it would only serve to give Hamas time to rearm and regroup. Israel had Hamas on the ropes and needed to finish them off, we were told.
It’s interesting that this rationale does not apply to the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump’s push for a 30-day ceasefire makes no sense from the Russian perspective. Putin says forget the 30-day temporary truce. He wants to address the core causes of the war and negotiate a truly “lasting peace.”
And yet, here we go. Trump’s foreign policy seems geared along the lines of, make peace with me or I will bomb the hell out of you. Or at the very least, I will wage economic war on you until you succumb to my wishes.
Sorry, Donald, but this isn’t the art of the deal. You can’t browbeat the world into submission.
Perhaps Trump has a secret deal with Putin whereby he criticizes Putin in public while telling him in private he won’t interfere with Russia’s drive to finish off Ukraine. But if that were the case, why is Trump continuing to fund Ukraine’s war effort? He restarted the funding about two weeks after cutting it off, a fact most Americans I talk to are still not aware of.
And even if there is a secret deal, I still don’t think it’s helpful in the long run for a world leader to use subterfuge to the extent that no country can take him at his word. That can only end badly when the deceptions and misdirections finally get exposed. Now you are exposed as a paper tiger who got called on the bluff.
The fact that any U.S. president would make such statements only shows signs of desperation and, in my opinion, weakness. It smacks of the playground bully, who always threatens more than he can deliver. He begs for attention with bombastic statements and basks for a time in the façade of the tough guy image, until someone takes him up on his challenge, calls his bluff and delivers an unexpected crushing blow.
Trump’s new foreign policy tactic is begging for someone, some country, to step up and put down the bully, hit him right at his weakest point. Which is often the most obvious place. Right in the center of his face! Perhaps his exposed jugular? Perhaps a gut punch that incapacitates him just long enough to then deliver the crushing blow? Maybe an EMP attack followed by a strike of an overwhelming hypersonic nature?
Trump wants Western peacekeepers in Ukraine. That is a major snag for Putin, mostly because of Russia’s history and distrust of Western countries like France and Britain (both have fought wars with Russia in the past). Putin’s idea of having the United Nations place peacekeepers in Ukraine is also stupid. How did that work out in Rwanda?
The only way to solve the problem is to back away and let Russia and Ukraine fight it out. That will provide the only organic environment for a lasting peace, and even that may not last forever. But Russia is oh so close to achieving that goal, and that’s why Putin doesn’t want any part of Trump’s “peace” deal. He believes he can end the war by finishing off his opponent and then accomplish all of his goals, rather than 50 or 75 percent of them. Why would the victor in a war settle on the terms of the loser? This is essentially what Trump is asking Putin to do. Sorry, it doesn’t work that way. Ukraine’s leader, Zelensky, wants to keep fighting, so let him carry on and see how that works out for him.
Sadly, it’s becoming clear that the U.S. is losing influence in the world. The dollar is faltering. The debt keeps soaring. The economy is teetering. And our leaders are behaving like those running a dying empire. The U.S. has to stop acting like the biggest, baddest bully on the block, when everyone knows it has a soft underbelly. War isn’t the answer.
But remember: When all else fails, they take you to war.
https://leohohmann.substack.com/p/trumps-foreign-policy-moves-starting
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OUTRAGEOUS: Speaker Johnson Cancels Votes for Rest of Week, Derailing Two Critical Bills, Despite Having Power to Proceed
by Jim Hᴏft Apr. 1, 2025 7:40 pm
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) abruptly canceled all votes for the remainder of the week, halting progress on critical conservative legislation—including the SAVE Act and measures to rein in rogue judicial activism—despite having full authority to keep the House in session.
The move comes after a humiliating defeat on the House floor Tuesday when Johnson attempted to torpedo a controversial rule that would allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely.
Luna, who’s been locking horns with Johnson over this, celebrated the outcome as a “historical day,” crowing that “parents deserve a voice in Washington.”
Teaming up with Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.)—who paraded her baby on the House floor Tuesday—the duo managed to rally 218 signatures, including 11 Republicans, to force the issue via a discharge petition.
A discharge petition is a procedural tool that enables lawmakers to bypass leadership and bring a bill to the House floor—if it secures signatures from a majority of members.
Some conservatives are calling Rep. Luna’s ‘tone-deaf, selfish, and a betrayal’ of the hardworking Americans they were elected to represent.
One angry voter wrote on social media, “A selfish action by Congress led by @RepLuna. I’m disappointed because I had to go back to work two weeks after my three children because I couldn’t afford to go without food for them. They really showed their selfishness and showed that they don’t care about their constituents!”
Another conservative voice echoed the sentiment: “Congress is supposed to represent the American people. Most Americans work full-time jobs — sometimes 2 jobs! We are done letting you steal our hard-earned tax dollars and seeing you kick back and do nothing!”
Popular conservative commentator “Catturd” didn’t hold back either: “Another week of Republicans caving to Democrats and Republicans in Congress getting nothing done to help Trump for another week is all that happened here. Another week of rogue judges destroying the MAGA agenda. The Republican Congress has done exactly ZERO to even pass one of Trump’s executive orders into law, while Trump works 100-hour weeks. Enjoy another week off.”
Political commentator Nick Sortor also blasted the move, writing: “A handful of Republicans just BLOCKED ALL remaining House votes this week. Why? Because they want to force the ability of some members to vote from home. REMINDER TO CONGRESS: THIS IS NOT ABOUT YOU. You work for the American people. If you can’t do the job, RESIGN. Rogue activist judges now have yet ANOTHER week of free range, and the American people lose. Great going, guys!”
Johnson’s counterpunch on Luna’s controversial bill? A sneaky rule tweak to squash the petition. It backfired spectacularly.
The fallout was swift. With nine Republicans crossing the aisle to join 213 Democrats, the rule vote collapsed, freezing bills like the SAVE Act and measures to rein in activist judges targeting Trump. Johnson’s response? Tuck tail and send lawmakers packing until Monday.
“A handful of Republicans just joined every House Democrat to take down a rule,” Johnson posted. “This means we can’t take any further action on President Trump’s agenda this week: No SAVE Act. No vote to address rogue judges attacking Trump. No votes to repeal Biden regulations,” Johnson’s wrote.
That’s only true because he allowed it to be.
According to congressional procedure experts and recent reporting, Johnson holds the power to bring up a new rule, resume floor action, and even prioritize the Republican agenda immediately.
Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News wrote, “This is a choice, of course. They can bring up the SAVE Act at any time without a rule. They can go back to rules. It’s only Tuesday!! But they’re done for the week after @realannapaulina beat @SpeakerJohnson on that rule vote over proxy voting for parents.”
Johnson’s choice to recess now, with only four legislative days scheduled next week and a two-week vacation looming, is being blasted as political malpractice.
Instead of regrouping and charging forward, the Speaker handed progressives a symbolic win—and left Trump allies out to dry at a time when America’s future hangs in the balance.
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German Politicians Worry About Their Gold In US Vaults
Tyler Durden
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For decades, the idea that Germany’s gold reserves - some of the largest in the world - might not be safe in the vaults of the New York Federal Reserve would have seemed like the stuff of conspiracy theories. But as the political landscape shifts in Washington - and questions have been raised as to what's actually in US vaults, some German lawmakers are beginning to wonder aloud: Is their gold still secure?
Germany holds the second-largest hoard of gold on the planet, surpassed only by the United States itself. Roughly 37 percent of that treasure - some 1,236 metric tons, currently valued at around €113 billion - supposedly lies deep beneath the streets of Manhattan, stored with America’s central bank. For decades, the arrangement was seen as a prudent hedge, offering Germany immediate access to dollar liquidity in the event of a crisis.
Now, some in Berlin are rethinking that assumption.
"Of course, the question now arises again," Marco Wanderwitz, an outgoing lawmaker from the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), told the German tabloid Bild (owned by POLITICO parent company Axel Springer) last week. Wanderwitz has long harbored doubts about the wisdom of keeping such a significant portion of the country’s wealth abroad. In 2012, he made an unsuccessful push to personally inspect the gold, urging the Bundesbank to act more transparently - or bring the bullion home.
Fellow CDU member Markus Ferber, a member of the European Parliament, echoed those sentiments, calling for more rigorous oversight. “Official representatives of the Bundesbank must personally count the bars and document their results,” Ferber told the outlet.
These calls come at a time of deepening skepticism toward the institutions that once underpinned Germany’s postwar confidence. The recent decision to discard the so-called “debt brake,” a long-sacrosanct cap on public borrowing, signaled a willingness to rethink long-standing fiscal orthodoxy. The logic behind storing Germany’s gold in New York, once assumed to be self-evident, is now coming under similar scrutiny.
Adding to the speculation is Elon Musk and DOGE, who have questioned the authenticity of stated U.S. gold holdings - recently calling for a formal audit of America’s reserves.
For the Deutsche Bundesbank, which oversees the management of Germany’s reserves, any suggestion of instability is unwelcome. The central bank has maintained a quiet and resolute stance, rebuffing insinuations of risk.
“We have a trustworthy and reliable partner in the Fed in New York for the storage of our gold holdings,” Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said at a press conference in February, a line the bank reiterated when asked for comment on Friday. “It does not keep me awake at night. I have complete confidence in our colleagues at the American central bank.”
Famous last words...
In 2013, amid a populist outcry and growing eurozone instability, the 'completely confident' Bundesbank repatriated hundreds of tons of gold previously held in Paris - a move that was seen at the time as a symbolic reassertion of sovereignty. The bank argued that, with France and Germany sharing the euro, the strategic rationale for keeping reserves in Paris had faded.
Now, more than half of Germany’s gold sits safely in Frankfurt. Thirteen percent is held in London. But it is the tranche in New York - once a monument to transatlantic trust - that is drawing the most anxious of glances.
https://www.zerohedge.com/precious-metals/german-politicians-worry-about-their-gold-us-vaults
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Scribe question: Is this part of the ground work for Ezekiel 38 & 39 to be fulfilled? "establishing a neo-Ottoman overlordship"
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Turkey’s Expansionism In Syria Creates New Challenges For Israel
Turkey is deepening its military and political foothold in northern and central Syria, raising significant concerns over the long-term consequences of Ankara's ambitions for regional influence and control.
From the construction of a military base to growing engagement with the Syrian Islamist-leaning regime and a steady flow of Turkish armored vehicles into the area, Israel must now be on the lookout for threats that emanate from Sunni Turkey in a country dominated by Shi'ite Iran for many years under the previous Assad regime.
Israel's recent series of steps in southern Syria, including ground and air operations, the setting up of multiple military posts on the Syrian side of the demilitarized zone, and the setting up of an alliance with the southern Syrian Druze population, appear designed to prevent Turkish-backed Sunni fundamentalists--or Turkish forces themselves--from moving south beyond Damascus.
Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, a prominent expert on Turkey at the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University, told JNS on Wednesday that there are multiple warning signs.
"After the fall of Assad, we know that Turkey replaced Russia as the dominant player in Syria," said Yanarocak. "When we speak about today's Syrian regime, it is thanks to Turkey, due to Turkish changes and Turkish strategy."
Citing a recent uptick in Turkish involvement, Yanarocak emphasized that "the Turkish intelligence organization, then the Turkish Foreign Ministry, and finally the president of Turkey met with al-Joulani [the new 'interim' Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who headed Ha'at Tahrir al-Sham rebel coalition that overthrew the Assad regime]. And we actually saw the Turkish infiltration--both on the ministerial and military levels."
Amid unconfirmed reports that Turkey was planning to build a new military base in Palmyra in central Syria, the IDF announced on March 25 that it had struck Syrian military bases in the area, including the T4 Airbase. The message to Turkey appears to have been, "Please don't come," said Yanarocak.
Yanarocak noted that last week, media reports stated that Turkey had begun supplying various armored vehicles to Turkish-backed elements in northern Syria. "We will see the Turkish influence, more and more," he assessed.
"Let us not forget that Turkey has a land corridor to Syria and has not yet withdrawn from Syria--it is inside Syria. So we are only going to see more and more penetration, not the opposite."
On March 10, the Syrian presidency announced an agreement with the head of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, based in northern Syria, to integrate the institutions of the autonomous Kurdish administration in the northeast into the national government, France 24 reported.
Yanarocak interpreted this as a signal of American withdrawal. "This will make Turkey the only solution, with Russia--if Russia remains. But if the current trend continues and the Russians leave, then Turkey will be left alone in Syria," he said.
Turkey appears to be positioning itself through an ideological lens that frames its intervention as a form of Sunni Muslim brotherhood that transcends ethnicity, Yanarocak stated. "The Turks convey the message that we have here a shared Sunni Muslim brotherhood bond," he stated.
As a result, Yanarocak warned, Turkish air force and ground force presence will likely begin to appear all over Syria. He stressed that such an expansion would not include meaningful Syrian input, adding, "No one really asked the Syrian people in the past what they think, and they won't be asked now either."
Yanarocak added, "Turkey has already penetrated Syria. The head of Turkish intelligence, Ibrahim Kalin, was the first foreign official to visit Syria and he prayed at the Umayyad Mosque. This signals a shared Sunni ideological camp. This isn't about Turkish dominance over Arabs. It's about a shared ideological brotherhood."
He continued, "I don't think anyone else is willing to arm the Syrian army besides Turkey," adding that Turkey's military-industrial complex makes it the only realistic candidate to shape a new Syrian army. "It has many products that could fit a new Syrian army--from APCs to rifles, even combat ships."
Former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Eric Edelman, a Distinguished Scholar at the Washington D.C.-based Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA), told JNS on Tuesday that the new Syrian leader will have to consider a range of factors that go beyond Turkey's interests.
"Turkey is extremely influential, but its views are not dispositive with Sharaa, at least at this point. Sharaa has many different concerns to balance and Turkey will be an important but not the sole factor for his decision calculus," Edelman assessed.
The former ambassador added, "There will be some inherent resistance among Arabs to an overbearing effort at establishing a neo-Ottoman overlordship--something Turkish officials frequently underestimate. That said, the key will be the degree to which Turkey can establish military, and especially air bases, in Syria. That, of course, would be a significant move in the direction of Turkish overweening influence."
Despite growing Turkish infiltration, Yanarocak argued that Israel must make efforts to deconflict with Turkey as much as possible. "Israel, to prevent any undesirable friction or incident with Turkey, must act very responsibly. The two states need to sit face to face, especially the military professionals, and clarify red lines with seriousness and mutual respect. Not to provoke or poke each other in the eye."
He said the overarching goal should be "to prevent the escalation from spiraling into declared hostility. That is the main objective." According to Yanarocak, "The Turkish side must also internalize that they cannot be on the Israeli-Syrian border. That is an Israeli red line. Israel will not accept this."
In northern Syria, meanwhile, Turkey has spent years backing the SNA (Syrian National Army) and other rebel groups, which it activated to fight the Kurds of northern Syria. Israel will no doubt be watching closely to see if these entities attempt to move south.
Originally published at JNS.org
https://www.prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=8055
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Iran vows retaliation against UK base housing US forces after Trump renews threats
Iranian general warns British base on Diego Garcia in Indian Ocean would be attacked with ballistic missiles and suicide drones after US deploys B-2 stealth bombers to island as Trump warns Tehran of ‘bad things’ without nuclear deal
Itamar Eichner|03.30.25 | 01:48
An Iranian military general warned that Iran would retaliate against a British base housing U.S. forces if the United States attacks the Islamic Republic, escalating tensions following renewed warnings from President Donald Trump.
In an interview published Saturday by The Telegraph, the unnamed Iranian general said Tehran would make no distinction between British or American targets in the event of an attack. “There will be no distinction in targeting British or American forces if Iran is attacked from any base in the region or within the range of Iranian missiles,” he said. The general added, “When the time comes, it won’t matter whether you’re an American, British or Turkish soldier—you will be targeted if your base is used by Americans.”
The focus of the warning was Diego Garcia, a remote British-controlled island in the Indian Ocean where the U.S. military reportedly stationed at least five B-2 stealth bombers in recent days. Iranian state-affiliated media also threatened possible ballistic missile and suicide drone attacks on the base.
Separately, Rear Adm. Alireza Tangsiri, the head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps navy, warned that Tehran could block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes. “The decision is not mine to make, but its implementation is,” Tangsiri said, while accusing Israel of plotting regional domination and asserting that Saudi Arabia and Iraq are aligned with that plan. He also acknowledged Trump’s warnings and said Iran was preparing for a possible confrontation.
Trump, speaking Friday in the Oval Office, confirmed he had sent a letter to Iran’s leadership. “If we don’t work it out, bad, bad things are going to happen to Iran,” Trump said. “You have to make a decision, one way or the other—we either have to talk and talk it out or very bad things are going to happen to Iran. I don’t want that to happen. My big preference is, we work it out with Iran.”
Israeli officials, who have been closely watching the developments, said they believe indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran are likely to unfold over the coming months and may determine whether a new nuclear deal is reached. However, Jerusalem is preparing for the possibility that talks will fail.
Trump warns Iran of 'bad things' if no new nuclear deal is reached
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Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer met with officials in Washington in recent days to discuss potential scenarios. Israeli sources noted that the current U.S. administration has shown a strong desire to reach a diplomatic solution but has also made clear that military options remain on the table. The recent buildup of U.S. military forces in the Indian Ocean is viewed by both Washington and Jerusalem as part of that strategy.
Following the loss of key regional proxies, Israeli and U.S. officials fear Iran may accelerate efforts to develop a nuclear weapon. According to recent American intelligence assessments, Iran could produce enough weapons-grade uranium for a bomb in less than a week.
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/hyaxbuipkl#autoplay
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Myanmar-Thailand earthquake death toll passes 1,600
Myanmar’s military rulers say at least 1,644 people killed following earthquake that also left at least 10 dead in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok.
29 Mar 2025
The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand has surpassed 1,600, Myanmar’s military government has said on state television, as rescuers dig through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors.
The statement from the military government confirmed 1,644 dead and more than 3,400 injured, with at least 139 people still missing after the magnitude 7.7 earthquake.
Mandalay was hit heavily; it is Myanmar’s second-largest city and close to the epicentre of the quake.
“It was a pretty uncomfortable night for lots of people. They chose to sleep outside. We saw them in parks putting mattresses outside their homes,” Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng reported from the capital, Naypyidaw.
“There were still aftershocks, several we felt this morning. They were not significantly large ones, but enough to make people feel uncomfortable returning into built-up structures,” he added.
Humanitarian operations in Myanmar have been badly hindered by damaged roads and infrastructure, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Saturday.
The earthquake severely damaged critical infrastructure, including major bridges and roads, making it difficult for humanitarian operations to access areas in need, OCHA said.
“Damage to the Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw-Mandalay expressway led to service disruptions, with cracks and surface distortions forcing highway buses to halt operations”, the UN agency said in a statement.
“Infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and buildings were affected, leading to casualties and injuries among civilians. Search and rescue operations are currently being carried out in the affected areas,” Myanmar’s military also noted.
To facilitate earthquake relief efforts, the country’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military, announced a two-week unilateral partial ceasefire starting Sunday in earthquake-affected areas.
An announcement issued Saturday night said its armed wing, the People’s Defence Force (PDF), would “collaborate with the U.N. and non-governmental organizations to ensure security, transportation, and the establishment of temporary rescue and medical camps,” in the areas it controls.
In the Thai capital, Bangkok – located 1,000km (620 miles) from the epicentre in Myanmar, about 10 more deaths have been confirmed.
The shallow magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar in the early afternoon on Friday, followed minutes later by a magnitude 6.7 aftershock.
The quake destroyed buildings, downed bridges, and buckled roads across swaths of Myanmar, and due to patchy communications in remote areas, many believe the true scale of the disaster has yet to emerge.
Harry Roberts, a volunteer with the international disaster relief charity Shelterbox, said the situation in Myanmar was likely to be “very complex” and “really serious” considering the government’s rare appeal for international help.
“That request must trickle down to immigration and customs, so nongovernmental organisations like ourselves can get the immediate aid in there,” Roberts said.
“At this stage, it’s largely about gathering information and assessing the accessibility into the country.”
Rescuers in Bangkok laboured through the night on Friday, searching for workers trapped when a 30-storey skyscraper under construction collapsed, reduced in seconds to a pile of rubble and twisted metal by the force of the shaking.
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said about 10 people had been confirmed killed across the city, most in the skyscraper collapse. But up to 100 workers were still unaccounted for at the building site, close to the Chatuchak weekend market that is a magnet for tourists.
“We are doing our best with the resources we have because every life matters,” Chadchart told reporters at the scene.
“Our priority is acting as quickly as possible to save them all,” the governor said.
Al Jazeera’s Imran Khan, reporting from the site of the skyscraper collapse, said people in Bangkok were not used to having earthquakes.
“There have been more than 70 aftershocks in the last 24 hours,” he said.
“While they haven’t really been felt here in Bangkok, each report gets people very, very nervous. People are incredibly nervous that this might happen again.”
Bangkok city authorities said they would deploy more than 100 engineers to inspect buildings for safety across the city after receiving more than 2,000 reports of damage.
Source: Al Jazeera and news agencies
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/29/myanmar-thailand-earthquake-death-toll-passes-700
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Tsunami warning issued after strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hits near island country of Tonga
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Tsunami warning issued after 7.1 earthquake hits near Tonga
A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country.
TOKYO -- A strong 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tonga, prompting a tsunami warning for the Pacific island country.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the temblor hit about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of the main island in the early morning hours of Monday local time.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an alert saying hazardous waves could be possible for coasts located within 300 kilometers (185 miles) of the epicenter.
No reports of damage were immediately available.
Tonga is a country in Polynesia made up of 171 islands with a population of a little more than 100,000 people, most of whom live on the main island of Tongatapu.
It is more than 3,500 kilometers (2,000 miles) off of Australia's east coast.
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function in my word and you shall see what the EU is about ready to do, you
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Putin drafts 160,000 men into Russian army despite ‘peace talks’
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree ordering the conscription of 160,000 men into the Russian army, a move that has raised eyebrows globally as it coincides with ongoing peace negotiations related to the Ukraine conflict.
According to reports from The Telegraph, this spring draft, set to be completed by July 15, marks an increase from previous years—up from 150,000 in 2024, 147,000 in 2023, and 134,500 in 2022.
The timing of this military expansion has sparked debate about Russia’s intentions, especially as the Kremlin insists these efforts are unrelated to the war in Ukraine.
The Telegraph reported that Russia’s defense ministry has consistently denied any connection between these conscription waves and the ongoing conflict, maintaining that new recruits will not be deployed to active combat zones.
However, the scale of this draft—the largest since the escalation of hostilities in Ukraine—has led analysts to question whether it signals a shift in strategy or a preparation for prolonged military engagement, despite Putin’s public statements about pursuing peace.
Adding to the complexity, CNN highlighted recent Kremlin comments suggesting openness to dialogue.
Dmitry Peskov, Putin’s spokesman, indicated that Russia remains committed to “building bilateral relations and on Ukraine settlement ideas,” even proposing a potential call between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump later this week.
This comes after Trump expressed frustration with Putin for allegedly stalling peace talks by attacking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s credibility, according to sources cited by The Telegraph. Trump’s reported anger underscores the tension between diplomatic efforts and military actions.
Meanwhile, Reuters noted that Russia has accused Ukraine of breaching tentative agreements by continuing attacks on energy sites, despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire aimed at limiting such strikes.
This accusation adds another layer of contention to the peace process, with Russia framing its military buildup as a necessary defensive measure. The draft decree, published on Monday, March 31, aligns with this narrative, though it has not quelled skepticism from Western observers.
The Guardian offered additional context, pointing out that Putin’s move could be a signal to both domestic and international audiences. Domestically, it reinforces his image as a strong leader amid economic and political pressures.
Internationally, it may serve as a warning that Russia is prepared to escalate if peace talks falter. The article quoted an unnamed diplomat cautioning, “If the diplomats cannot move the peace process forward, the military will do all the talking.”
The increase in conscription numbers has historical precedent, but the current geopolitical climate amplifies its significance.
As BBC News reported, each expansion of Russia’s army in recent years has been met with assurances that conscripts would serve in non-combat roles, yet the proximity to Ukraine’s borders and the intensity of the conflict have fueled speculation about their true purpose.
This latest draft, coming just as peace negotiations appear to gain traction, has left analysts divided on whether it represents a genuine defensive posture or a calculated escalation.
The international response has been swift but varied. Posts on X reflect a mix of alarm and cynicism, with some users questioning Putin’s commitment to peace and others viewing the draft as routine military planning.
While these sentiments offer a pulse on public reaction, they remain inconclusive without official confirmation of Russia’s next steps.
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U. Portland theology majors no longer have to take ‘Biblical Texts’- can take ‘queer’ class instead
Nancy Bareham - Franciscan University of Steubenville April 1, 2025
Students need ‘autonomy’ to explore their own ‘faith traditions,’ department chair explains
University of Portland theology majors will no longer have to take a class on “Biblical Texts,” according to the department chair who has previously said opponents of homosexual behavior are like the soldiers who nailed Christ to the cross. The departmental change will allow students more “autonomy” so they can take courses like “Queer Theologies.”
The Catholic university, run by the Congregation of the Holy Cross, also announced it will change the name of the department to “theology and religious studies.” The department changes drew criticism from a Catholic leader who spoke to The College Fix.
“This course examines how Biblical texts and interpretations shape faiths, theologies, spiritualities, ethics, practices, identities, cultures, and social and political dynamics,” a university description states. “It gives students tools to interpret and engage these ancient Jewish and Christian texts from the Mediterranean world in contemporary global contexts.”
Students must still take Theology 105, which does include a Biblical texts component, but now can “pick from a variety of upper-division courses to fulfill their second theology requirement,” according to The Beacon, the student newspaper.
These course options include “Queer Theologies,” “God Our Mother,” and a class on “the intersectionality of gender discrimination with other forms of discrimination.”
“Interculturalist Feminist Theology” is also an option. Students can also choose from more traditional theology courses such as “Christology” and “Biblical Spirituality.”
Department Chair David Turnbloom did not respond to multiple emails sent in the past two weeks asking for more information about the changes, including the deciding factors for the name change. The Fix also asked about the queer theology course and what benefits the class provided.
He told the student newspaper the change was “to allow students more autonomy over their UP education and provide students with the opportunity to take classes that align with their faith traditions,” according to the student newspaper’s paraphrase.
Turnbloom previously compared opponents of homosexuality to the soldiers who nailed Jesus Christ to the cross. “The anger of the Queer community is a grace-filled, divine instrument,” Turnbloom wrote for a Good Friday essay in 2022. “The question for Catholics is: do we have the competence to see our sin? Without this competence, any courageous acts of ministry run the risk of simply continuing the crucifixion.”
However, the leader of a Catholic organization said the changes are disappointing for a university “founded by and for Catholics.”
“This functional apostasy is one more example of how faithful Catholics have been dispossessed of their own institutions by modernist heretics,” C.J. Doyle, executive director of the Catholic Action League, told The Fix via email.
“Courses in Queer Theologies, God our Mother, and Trickery, Gender, Power and Politics in the Bible represent a radical rejection of Catholic Faith and Morals, the institutionalization of heterodoxy,” Doyle said. “And the arrogant conviction that Catholic higher education belongs not to the Church nor to the Catholic community, but to an entitled class of culturally conforming academics who believe themselves unconstrained by any fidelity to the Catholic truth, or to ecclesiastical authority.”
“God Our Mother” “aims to broaden the theological imagination of the students as they reflect on the wonderful reality some call God,” according to its course description.
Meanwhile, “Queer Theologies” “traces developments of queer(ing) theologies—from early turns to Scripture/doctrine affirming same-sex relationships, to efforts revising theologies in light of queer lives—and considers key themes, future possibilities, and impacts on ecclesial and public contexts.”
The University of Portland has previously embraced an LGBT agenda at odds with the Catholic Church’s teachings on human sexuality.
Several years ago, it held a session where students cried because a priest objected to an LGBT pride flag in the residence hall, as previously reported by The Fix. That incident sparked the comparison by Professor Turnbloom that opposing homosexuality is akin to killing Christ. In his 2022 essay, Turnbloom criticized Catholics who said they were facing persecution for upholding the Catholic Church’s teaching on homosexuality. He said such views “perpetuate a form of systemic violence.”
Meanwhile, the university has had to make large cuts due to declining enrollment, as The Fix reported.
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German Gov’t Wants Hungary Punished for Being Anti-Democratic
By M Dowling - March 31, 2025
According to a draft document seen by Politico EU, Friedrich Merz’s incoming coalition wants to press the EU to consider withholding funds and suspending voting rights from Hungary.
The conservatives of incoming chancellor Friedrich Merz and their likely center-left coalition partner, the Social Democratic Party (SPD), have agreed to demand the bloc withhold funds and suspend voting rights from countries that violate key principles such as the rule of law.
They didn’t mention Hungary by name, but it’s evident that Hungary is their target. Going after Hungary is part of their coalition formation.
There is a lot of support for it. The globalists want to show how strong and impenetrable the EU coalition is.
Hungary is a small country near Russia; they don’t want to go to war. They want peace.
The EU was supposed to be a trade organization, but now it’s a dictatorial regime run by Brussels. It’s a globalist entity.
Merz’s conservatives are hardly conservatives; this is another case of unshared values. If the nations don’t agree, the EU will assimilate them. The EU will fine Hungary out of existence until it shares globalist values.
Germany is falling back into their old ways.
https://www.independentsentinel.com/german-govt-wants-hungary-punished-for-being-anti-democratic/
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Over 150 Hamas terrorists killed in Gaza in one week, security officials say
Israeli troops intensified ground activity in Gaza, targeting Hamas strongholds and vehicles used in October’s attack; Airstrikes extended to Lebanon and Syria, while all missile launches from Yemen’s Houthis were intercepted amid escalating regional tensions
Elisha Ben Kimon|Yesterday | 19:07
Israel killed more than 150 Hamas terrorists who were under surveillance of security forces, since the renewed fighting in Gaza began, defense officials said on Tuesday. IDF struck over 420 targets in the Strip.
"In the past week, the IDF and Shin Bet targeted high-ranking terrorists and commanders in the Hamas," the officials said. "Those strikes, such as the killing of Ismail Barhoum, the group's prime minister, just five days after his predecessor was assassinated, affect the situation on the ground. Yesterday, IDF targeted over 100 Hamas vehicles, which essentially functioned as armor for them on October 7."
The IDF expanded its ground operations in Gaza, operating in the Shabora neighborhood in central Rafah, in Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, and Hamas strongholds. "IDF operates based on quality, not quantity," the officials said. "We send civilians leaflets and messages and allow them to evacuate. Yesterday, IDF evacuated residents from Jabaliya, Beit Lahia, and Beit Hanoun, areas from which rockets were launched, and carried out extensive strikes there."
According to the officials, the military is working according to a structured plan and in stages, approved by the government, taking into consideration the need to avoid harm to the hostages.
The IDF continued to operate in Syria, including strikes in Najha village near Damascus and the T4 airbase in Homs. At least five armed men were killed in southern Syria on Tuesday after the group opened fire at Israeli troops across the border in the Golan Heights, the IDF said.
The security and defense officials said Israel was also concerned about missile fire from Yemen. Over the past week, Houthi rebels launched five missiles toward Israel within six days. "There is an ongoing campaign in the region against the Houthis in Yemen, and there is dialogue between the Chief of Staff and U.S. Central Command Commander General Michael Kurilla," the officials said, emphasizing that all missile launches were intercepted.
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The IDF was also operating against Hezbollah in Lebanon with increased attacks coming after rockets were launched at Metula over the weekend. "We respond to every violation of the cease-fire. We eliminated the commander of Hezbollah’s anti-tank division for the 'Southern Front,' which adds to the 110 terrorists eliminated in Lebanon since the beginning of the ceasefire."
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Netanyahu: IDF will ‘seize territory’ in Gaza if hostages not released
The comments came during the “40 Signatures Debate,” which is the Israeli version of the British “Prime Minister’s Questions”.
By ELIAV BREUER
MARCH 26, 2025 12:21 Updated: MARCH 26, 2025 14:07
The pressure the IDF will exert will be “more and more powerful,” and will include “seizing territory” and “doing other things” in Gaza if Hamas does not return Israeli hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in the Knesset plenum on Wednesday. The prime minister did not elaborate further.
Netanyahu’s comments came during a debate known as the “40 Signatures Debate,” which is the Israeli version of the British “Prime Minister’s Questions”. The debate included a series of short speeches in the prime minister’s presence, after which the prime minister and opposition leader gave concluding speeches.
In his speech, Netanyahu repeated conspiracy theories about a “deep state.”
"Democracy is not in danger; the bureaucracy is in danger, the deep state is in danger,” the prime minister said. “When I say 'bureaucracy,' I mean a small group of officials struggling to maintain the levers of power in the country.”
“Democracy is, first and foremost, the rule of the people. It is not the rule of officials, not the rule of former leaders, and not the rule of media outlets. In a democracy, the people are sovereign, and they demand that their vote in the ballot box be reflected in policy. This does not mean the government has unlimited power. We do not have a tyrannical rule, but it is impossible to expect the government to have negligible power,” Netanyahu said.
Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid dedicated his speech to attacking the 2025 national budget, which passed into law on Tuesday. Lapid said to Netanyahu, "You carried out yesterday the greatest theft in the history of the country. You exploit the Israeli middle class, squeeze it, all for one purpose: to survive politically."
High levels of crime in the Arab sector
The official topic of Wednesday’s debate was the high levels of crime in the Arab sector, and opposition MKs blasted the prime minister for the high crime levels.
Hadash-Ta’al chairman MK Ayman Odeh opened the discussion by presenting a series of statistics. Odeh, quoting the Taub Center for Social Policy Studies in Israel, said that since Netanyahu took office, there were 14 times more homicides in the Arab sector than the Jewish state.
Until 2008, the ratio was 3:1. Just 14.8% of homicides in the Arab sector have been solved, compared to approximately 70% in the Jewish sector, and even those were “usually when the perpetrator turned himself in,” Odeh said.
Odeh noted that the annual number of homicides had risen by 230% in five years, and 58 people have been killed since the beginning of 2025. Arab citizens were 18% of the population but suffered 80% of violent crime.
According to Odeh, this was not a matter of fate but a matter of policy, and the fact that the prime minister appointed Otzma Yehudit chairman MK Itamar Ben-Gvir, who Odeh called a “racist and fascist”, to the position of National Security Minister proved this.
Odeh added that the fact that homicide rates were lower in the Palestinian Authority and Jordan showed that the problem was not a “cultural problem” but a result of failed policy.
Ra’am chairman MK Mansour Abbas said that a worker in the National Security Minister had told him that Ben-Gvir chuckled when homicide numbers in the Arab sector were brought to him. Abbas did not provide proof of this claim.
During the debate, families of hostages and victims of the October 7 held up signs saying, “If we have returned to October 6, return my child.”
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-847649
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etc. Have you read my word, do you know that Ezekiel thirty eight and thirty nine is knocking on the door, as a matter of fact, its got a battering-ram and it is knocking the door down, but you are not aware of that. Are you aware of how they are removing the Bible, are you aware of how they are fighting Christians, are you aware of the countries that are killing every Christian that is there? etc
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Trump Urged to Sanction Nigeria Over Genocide of Christians by Muslim Jihadis
U.S. asked to cancel $3.53 billion in non-military foreign aid and $83 million in military aid to Nigeria
By Jules Gomes Published on March 25, 2025
Jules Gomes
A devout Catholic lawmaker is pressing the Trump administration to sanction Nigeria over the soaring persecution of Christians by Islamic militants. Meanwhile, the Vatican remains silent over the targeted mass killings and abductions of clergy and entire congregations.
On March 11, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) submitted a resolution to the House of Representatives asking the Trump administration “to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom.”
Asking Congress to overturn the Biden administration’s clean chit to Nigeria, Smith specifically accused “Islamic terror organizations” of carrying out “mass murder, rape, kidnappings, and other atrocities targeting mostly Nigerian Christians” for “over a decade.”
Islamic extremists have slaughtered more than 52,000 Christians since 2009, resulting in “mass displacement,” Smith warned. He cited the report “Martyred Christians in Nigeria,” published by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) in April 2023.
Smith, who is chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, also pleaded with the Trump administration to consider its foreign aid to Nigeria if the country does not act to protect religious minorities and uphold fundamental human rights.
Since 2020, the U.S. has earmarked more than $3.53 billion for Nigeria, disbursing more than $2.24 billion in non-military foreign assistance and over $83 million for military aid, Smith noted.
Jihadis Aim to Recreate Islamic Caliphate
Northern Nigeria has seen the destruction of ‘‘over 18,000 churches since 2009’’ in attacks by Boko Haram militants, Fulani herdsmen, and others, Smith added.
“Nigeria appears to maintain an open border policy that enables radicalized Fulani Ethnic Militants (FEM) and ISIS-linked extremist groups, including Lakurawa, to enter Nigeria unimpeded from Mali, Niger, Chad, and Burkina Faso,” he wrote in the resolution.
Smith explained that the “concerted effort” by Islamic jihadis aims to create “a Fulani-controlled empire modeled upon the caliphate in northern Nigeria established by Usman dan Fodio in the late 18th and early 19th century.”
The “ethnic and religiously inspired violence” in Nigeria “is causing unspeakable suffering and the displacement of between 3.5 to 5 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) in northeastern Nigeria, and 343,000 registered Nigerian refugees in the Lake Chad region,” Smith said.
At a congressional hearing on March 12, Bishop Wilfred Anagbe, who leads the Catholic diocese of Makurdi in the central Nigeria, admitted that Christians are facing ethnic and religious cleansing from Islamic militants.
“The experience of the Nigerian Christians today can be summed up as that of a Church under Islamist extermination. It is frightening to live there,” he said. “Apart from the violent campaigns and attacks against Christian villages, there are now attempts by the Islamic Council of Nigeria and various Islamic groups to impose sharia law on the Christian populations.
“A long-term Islamic agenda to homogenize the population has been implemented over several presidencies through a strategy to reduce and eventually eliminate the Christian identity of half of the population.”
Nigerian Government Contests Religious Persecution
In a March 14 statement, the Nigerian government rebuffed Smith’s accusations as “inaccurate” and urged “the international community to verify information carefully before drawing conclusions that might escalate tensions within Nigeria.”
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to express strong concern over the recent wave of misinformation and misleading reports regarding the supposed targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria,” it said.
“While the federal government acknowledges the security challenges confronting the nation, it is imperative to clarify that these negative activities are not driven by religious bias, nor targeted against any particular religious group.”
The government continued to maintain the narrative that the violence is due to “contestations over land between farmers and pastoral herders,” and the authorities have “embarked on kinetic and non-kinetic methods and expedited the implementation of the national livestock plan.”
Persecution Report Debunks Nigerian Government Narrative
But “one cannot simply reduce what is happening in Nigeria to a conflict between herders who happen to be Muslim and settled farmers who happen to be Christian,” said Dr. Martin Parsons, chief executive of the Lindisfarne Centre for the Study of Christian Persecution..
A major research project Parsons’s organization published in 2023 showed that “the attacks by radicalized Fulani militants were following the pattern of slave raiding expeditions on Christian and African Traditional Religions villages in the Middle Belt, which occurred prior to colonial annexation in 1900, and which were legitimized by teaching on jihad in local madrassas.”
“In recent years a number of jihadist organizations have sought to radicalize some of the Fulani,” Parsons observed. “They have done so by seeking to reawaken the traditionalist form of Fulani Islamic belief and practice which existed prior to the commencement of colonial rule at the start of the twentieth century.”
The Lindisfarne report, “Christians at Risk of Genocide: Radicalization and Traditionalist Islam among the Fulani” notes that the religious element of the large-scale killings in the Middle Belt of Christians and other non-Muslims by Fulani herders is NOT merely incidental, with the herders happening to be Muslim and the settled farmers happening to be mainly Christian.
The killings of Christians particularly have reached the point where in 2018 the Nigerian House of Representatives declared killings in the predominantly Christian villages of Plateau State to constitute ‘genocide.’
Despite this, NGOs and western media repeatedly insist that the primary cause of the killings is a herder/settled farmer conflict based on competition for scarce resources of water, grass and land which has been exacerbated by climate change driving the herders further south.
Despite this, NGOs and Western news outlets persistently argue that the root cause of the massacres is a clash between herders and settled agriculturalists, driven by the struggle for dwindling resources like water, grass, and land, which has been intensified by climate change forcing herders to migrate southward, the report explained.
“In this narrative, the religious factor is incidental, i.e. the herders just happen to be Muslim and the settled farmers happen to be non-Muslim,” it added.
Resolution Warns of Nigerian Islamization
According to the resolution, approximately 34,000 moderate non-Fulani Muslims have been killed in attacks since 2009, “from extremist groups for opposing radical Islamic ideologies.”
Smith slammed the Nigerian government for capitulating to radical Islamic movements, which often use blasphemy laws with harsh penalties, including death sentences, to target religious minorities and dissenters.
Twelve northern states have implemented Sharia law alongside secular law, leading to discrimination against non-Muslims and even Muslims who do not adhere to strict interpretations of Islamic law, the resolution noted.
Biden Backtracked on Protecting Christians
In May 2024, then-Secretary of State Antony Blinken testified to the House Appropriations Committee that the murders of Christian farmers in Nigeria ‘‘has nothing to do with religion,’’ Smith observed, pointing out that this “is inconsistent with readily discernible evidence.”
During President Donald Trump’s first term, the State Department in 2020 designated Nigeria a CPC, but the Biden administration omitted the nation from its CPC list in 2021, 2022, and 2023. In 2024, the State Department did not release a CPC list or its annual International Religious Freedom Report.
“For years, the U.S. State Department insisted the specific targeting of churches and Christians in northern Nigeria was simply a ‘socio-economic conflict’ — despite Boko Haram specifically claiming their actions were an Islamic jihad,” noted Parsons, a former aid worker to Afghanistan.
Pope Francis has also remained silent on the persecution, reluctant to name Islamic militants as the perpetrators. The Vatican’s former ambassador to Nigeria also downplays Islam’s role in the genocide of Christians, as this could “rekindle division” between Muslims and Christians.
“When we say a conflict is religious, we give it a moral justification,” Bishop Antonio Filipazzi told Vatican News in 2020. “This makes the solution even more difficult, because everyone thinks he is in the right because he does it in the name of God, in the name of religion.”
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In June 2022, Francis and the Nigerian Catholic bishops refused to name Muslim Fulani herdsmen as the gunmen who slaughtered more than 70 Catholics in St. Francis Xavier Church in Ondo, on Pentecost Sunday.
Cardinal John Onaiyekan, the former archbishop of Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, told Vatican Radio: “We should avoid saying this is foolhardy Muslims killing Catholic Christians” in order to avoid “profiling” and because such incidents “feed into the narrative of a Nigeria that I do not believe is fair, namely one that says Nigeria is a country where Muslims are persecuting Christians.”
Over the past decade, 145 Catholic priests in Nigeria have been kidnapped, according to Agenzia Fides, a news agency of the Vatican.
Dr. Jules Gomes, (BA, BD, MTh, PhD), has a doctorate in biblical studies from the University of Cambridge. Currently a Vatican-accredited journalist based in Rome, he is the author of five books and several academic articles. Gomes lectured at Catholic and Protestant seminaries and universities and was canon theologian and artistic director at Liverpool Cathedral.
https://stream.org/trump-urged-to-sanction-nigeria-over-genocide-of-christians-by-muslim-jihadis/
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Lava bubbles out of Kilauea volcano during eruption in Hawaii
By Associated Press
Published March 26, 2025, 9:53 a.m. ETLava began bubbling out of Hawaii’s most active volcano once again on Tuesday as Kilauea’s sporadic eruption resumed.
The eruption restarted at midday when molten rock began pouring out of a vent in Kilauea’s summit caldera, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in a statement.
The lava was contained within the caldera inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and wasn’t affecting any residential areas.
The volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii has been erupting on-and-off since Dec. 23.
It’s shot tall fountains of lava high into the air and spilled molten rock across the caldera floor each time it’s come back to life.
The spectacle is a popular attraction for tourists.
The current episode is the 15th of the current eruption.
The shortest of the previous episodes lasted 13 hours while the longest went on for eight days.
Pauses in between episodes have ranged between 24 hours to 12 days.
Kilauea is one of six active volcanoes in Hawaii, including one that is submerged underwater.
The largest is Mauna Loa, which is also on the Big Island and which erupted in 2022.
https://nypost.com/2025/03/26/us-news/lava-bubbles-out-of-kilauea-volcano-during-eruption-in-hawaii/
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etc.. the cost of things, because they have gone over the cliff, shall skyrocket and taxes, taxes, it shall be like in the days of old when everyone will have to bring their taxes in and they will be condemned and judged if they do not. Oh the things that are going to take place now, the things that you haven’t even thought of, the things that you haven’t been aware of, but I have told you, I have warned you. I have tried to prepare you that you would be totally ready, that you wouldn’t have to run real fast to make up time, but that you would be walking right by my side. etc..
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55 Ways That Everything That You Think That You Own Is Being Systematically Taken Away From You
by Michael Snyder March 26, 2025
in Curated, Opinions
(The Economic Collapse Blog)—The entire system has been designed to generate as much revenue from your activity as possible until someday you eventually drop dead. It is tax season, and that means that it is time to feed the largest and most bloated government in the history of the entire planet once again. Of course the federal income tax is just one of the ways that they are systematically draining your wealth. As you will see below, there are literally dozens of taxes that Americans must pay each year. Many of our politicians seem to revel in inventing ways to extract money out of us, and that needs to stop.
Most Americans are working extremely hard, and yet money seems to keep going out the other end faster than it is coming in.
The truth is that the entire system has been designed to take what you have away from you. There are many ways that this is accomplished – taxation, inflation, debt, interest, fines, fees, tickets, government seizures and good old-fashioned corporate greed.
If you decided to just sit back and do nothing but hold on to the wealth that you already have, you would find out that it would disappear quite rapidly.
It is not an accident that most Americans are experiencing a declining standard of living. The system is rigged, and the rigging has not been in our favor.
The following are 55 ways that everything that you think that you own is being systematically taken away from you…
#1 Do you think that you own your home? You might want to think again. Most Americans that “own a home” are paying a mortgage. If you stop paying that mortgage you will lose that home. The number of foreclosures in the United States last year was up 174 percent from 2021, and mortgage delinquencies have been rising in recent months.
When homeowners get booted out of their homes, they don’t get their down payments back. They also don’t get all of the mortgage payments that they have made back. The banks get to keep the money and the homes.
Perhaps you have paid off your mortgage. Does that mean that you now “own your home”? No, not really. Just refuse to pay your property taxes and see what happens. At best, you can say that you have the right to rent your home from the government.
In any event, the reality is that the banks now own more of “our homes” than we do. Just check out your most recent mortgage statement and see how much “home equity” you actually have. If you recently purchased your home, it probably isn’t much at all.
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Things used to be far different in this country. Once upon a time, ordinary Americans owned most of the homes and most of the land in this nation.
But now the banks own most of it. Sadly, most American families that believe that they “own homes” are actually enslaved to 20 or 30 year debt contracts.
And if something happens and you are unable to keep making payments, you could lose everything.
#2 Do you think that you own your vehicle? You don’t own it if you are still making payments on it. Of course if you stop making payments you will rapidly lose that vehicle.
But even if it is paid off, you can only operate that vehicle if you do the following…
*You must pay the license fee.
*You must pay the car registration fee.
*You must pay the emissions inspection fee.
*You must pay the property taxes on that vehicle if that applies in your area.
*You must pay the tire taxes.
*You must pay the gas taxes.
If you have paid all of those taxes, then you are permitted to drive only where the government allows you to drive and only under the rules that the government sets for you.
But at least you “own” your vehicle, right?
#3 What about your possessions? Do you own them?
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Well, yes, you probably own some possessions. But that doesn’t mean that they are not enslaving you. After all, did you use a credit card to pay for any of them? If so, you could end up paying far more for your possessions than you originally thought that they cost.
#4 Do you own your education? Well, it is undeniable that nobody can ever take it away from you. But if you took out student loans to get your education, that debt may end up enslaving you for decades.
The borrower is the servant of the lender and student loan debt is more of a financial drain on Americans than ever before. Americans now owe more on their student loans than they do on their credit cards.
Today, Americans owe more than 1.7 trillion dollars on their student loans, which is a new all-time record.
Hope vs. Fear: Mature Americans Are Banking on President Trump Taking Gold and Silver to the Moon
#5 Will you protect your wealth if you put your money in the bank? No, in fact your wealth will be systematically destroyed in the bank.
Inflation is a hidden tax on every single dollar that you own, because it destroys the value of all dollars in existence.
There are some Americans that have been saving money for decades, but those savings are being taxed into oblivion by inflation.
Just compare the price of a carton of 12 eggs five years ago to the price of a carton of eggs today. When the cost of living goes up, the value of the money that we have put in the bank goes down.
#6 Insurance costs continue to soar. After insuring virtually everything in our lives, many of us barely have any money left over to actually live our lives with.
#7 State and local governments all over the nation have turned to ticket writing as a primary revenue source. They know that most people do not carefully follow the speed limit, and so they have turned that behavior into a revenue-generating tool.
#8 Some states have decided to simply confiscate wealth even if nothing has been done wrong. For example, some states are now aggressively seizing “unclaimed” safe deposit boxes. If you have a safe deposit box that you have not checked on in a while, you might want to make sure that it is still there.
#9 You might end up losing your valuables when you cross the border. U.S. border agents regularly seize laptops and other electronic devices as people cross the border. In many cases those items are never returned.
With President Trump’s new policies, it makes sense to explore moving portions of wealth or retirement to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The new BlockTrust IRA is easy whether someone is new to crypto or an experienced trader. Learn more today.
#10 If you don’t pay your property taxes, you will lose your home and it will likely be a big Wall Street bank that will end up owning it. The big Wall Street banks have been buying up thousands of tax liens and are making a killing by socking distressed homeowners with predatory interest, outrageous penalties and almost unbelievable legal fees.
#11 Of course the federal income tax is one of the biggest ways that our wealth is being drained. One of the primary reasons why the Federal Reserve and the IRS were established back in 1913 was to redistribute wealth. Wealth is transferred from hard working Americans to the U.S. government, and then it is redistributed to those that aren’t working or spent on some of the most wasteful programs imaginable.
Needless to say, federal taxes are just one of the taxes that we pay. The truth is that the average American pays dozens of different taxes each year. The following are just a few examples of the insidious forms of taxation that drain our wealth…
#12 Building Permit Tax
#13 Capital Gains Tax
#14 CDL License Tax
#15 Cigarette Tax
#16 Corporate Income Tax
#17 Court Fines (an indirect tax)
#18 Dog License Tax
#19 Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
#20 Fishing License Tax
#21 Food License Tax
#22 Fuel Permit Tax
#23 Gasoline Tax
#24 Gift Tax
#25 Hunting License Tax
#26 Inheritance Tax
#27 IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
#28 Liquor Tax
#29 Local Income Tax
#30 Luxury Taxes
#31 Marriage License Tax
#32 Medicare Tax
#33 Payroll Taxes
#34 Phone Taxes
#35 Property Taxes
#36 Real Estate Tax
#37 Recreational Vehicle Tax
#38 Road Toll Booth Taxes
#39 Road Usage Taxes (Truckers)
#40 Sales Taxes
#41 School Tax
#42 Septic Permit Tax
#43 Social Security Tax
#44 State Income Tax
#45 State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
#46 Toll Bridge Taxes
#47 Toll Tunnel Taxes
#48 Traffic Fines (indirect taxation)
#49 Trailer Registration Tax
#50 Utility Taxes
#51 Vehicle License Registration Tax
#52 Vehicle Sales Tax
#53 Watercraft Registration Tax
#54 Well Permit Tax
#55 Workers Compensation Tax
When you take all forms of taxation into account, there are some people that hand over more than 50 percent of their incomes to various levels of government each year.
AJStore Sea Moss
Even the future is being taken away from us. The future is literally being stolen from our children and our grandchildren. They will be inheriting the 36 trillion dollar national debt that we have accumulated.
What we have done to future generations is unthinkable, and yet we continue to borrow colossal mountains of money.
When you base an entire economy on debt, eventually you end up with money problems that never seem to end. As a nation, we are now enslaved to a vicious spiral of debt that threatens to destroy everything that our forefathers worked so hard to build.
As the debt loads of our federal, state and local governments become even more burdensome, they are going to want even more money from us. For decades we gave in to new tax after new tax thinking that it would finally satisfy them.
Hope vs. Fear: Mature Americans Are Banking on President Trump Taking Gold and Silver to the Moon
But it never seems to be enough. They always want more.
Unfortunately, most Americans are so caught up in the “rat race” that they never take much time to think about who designed the race or why they are running it.
It is time to wake up.
We are being systematically abused by the control freaks that are running things, and it is time to say that enough is enough.
Don’t need the grid… BE THE GRID. Grab a personal solar generator for bugging in or bugging out.
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systematically-taken-away-from-you/
2 Timothy 3:1 (NKJV) warns that “in the last days perilous times will come.”
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Humanity Grows Worse
By Tom Gilbreath
When most people think of end-times Bible prophecy, they think of wars and rumors of war, earthquakes, pestilences, 666 and Antichrist. They think of massive disasters and a new, totalitarian global order — big picture items. But the Bible also talks about individual human beings. It says a series of deadly changes in attitude and outlook will infect most of humanity. It talks about seemingly small things among individuals — things like ungratefulness and disobedience to parents — that will have a massive, cumulative effect on the whole world.
2 Timothy 3:1 (NKJV) warns that “in the last days perilous times will come.” It then describes some of those perils, but it does not mention the four horsemen of the apocalypse, or other great judgments of God described in Revelation. Instead, it illustrates end-time perils by pointing to individual human proclivities.
In verses 2-5, this passage says the last days will be perilous, “For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!”
“For” is a translation of the Greek word “gar.” It assigns a reason. In this context, it means the same thing as “because.” Perilous times will come and here’s why: because “men will be…” and then it gives a list of things that will describe most of humanity in the last days.
It’s interesting that — like war, deception, and other signs of the end of the age — each of these things have always existed in human beings. The prophecies refer to a dramatic increase in all these matters as we get closer to the Lord’s coming. Like war and deception, lack of self-control and blasphemy will grow worse. People will become even more headstrong and haughty; prouder and more selfish.
It’s perilous to live in a world where people’s greatest love is the love of self and of money. Ungodly pride makes humans dangerous; makes them easily offended and quick to vengeance. When brutality becomes the norm, society grows more perilous. When people hold truth in low regard, slander becomes widespread, and widespread slander erodes all systems of justice.
Volumes could be written on how these things have already taken hold and are right now being cultivated in human hearts, especially by our educational system and in entertainment. When I watch the seething rage against Jews and Israel for defending themselves against terrorists, I wonder how much further humans can fall. Yet the Bible says it will get worse. Zechariah 14:2 foretells a time when all the nations gather for war against Jerusalem.
Revelation 13:4-8 says that at one point in the future, the world will not only follow, but also actually worship the Antichrist. He will at first support the Christless religions of the world — they which have a form of godliness but deny the power thereof.
We’re not there yet. Satan’s plan for Antichrist is held back by the special presence of the Holy Spirit that began at Pentecost. That restraint will be removed when the Church is removed at the rapture. In the meantime, “evil men and seducers… wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived” (2 Timothy 3:13, KJV).
These are good days to walk in the security of God’s will, plan, and purpose for your life — to live close to Him and according to His Word.
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etc.. The world walks in confusion, there are those countries that desire their own monetary system to choke out others, and then there are those that desire a world monetary system, and the world monitory system will be the one that wins out, my word calls it the mark of the beast, etc..
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BRICS Stuns the US with New Payment System Launch: Is This the End of Tariffs?
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In this video, we explore President Trump's forceful warning to the BRICS nations as they attempt to reduce their reliance on the US dollar in global trade. With the US dollar facing increasing competition from local currencies and innovative payment systems like BRICS Pay, tensions between the United States and emerging economies are rising. We dive deep into the political and economic implications of Brazil's push for a multi-currency system, the integration of blockchain technology, and the growing financial autonomy of countries like China, Russia, India, and South Africa.
As BRICS countries ramp up efforts to create a decentralized financial system, including gold reserves and alternative payment networks, we analyze how these moves could challenge the US dollar's status as the world’s primary reserve currency. Could the global monetary order be shifting towards a new multipolar system?
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“A New World Order With European Values”: The Unholy Union of Globalism and Anti-Free Speech Measures
Below is my column in the Hill on the recent World Forum where leaders gathered to declare “A New World Order With European Values.” Globalists gathered in Berlin to seek a new era based on European values that not only involve the expansion of transnational systems but the contraction of free speech rights.
Here is the column:
“A New World Order With European Values.” Emblazoned across banners and signs, those words met the participants at this week’s meeting of the World Forum in Berlin.
Each year, leaders, executives, journalists and academics gather to address the greatest threats facing humanity. This year, there was little doubt about what they view as the current threat: the resurgence of populism and free speech.
In fairness to the Forum, “a New World Order” likely sounds more ominous for some civil libertarians than intended. While the European Union is a transnational government stretching across 27 nations, the organizers were referring to a shift of values away from the United States to Europe.
As one of the few speakers at the forum who was calling for greater protections for free speech, I found it an unnerving message. Even putting aside the implications of the New World Order, the idea of building a world on today’s European values is alarming for free speech.
Free speech is in a free fall in Europe, with ever-expanding speech regulations and and criminal prosecutions — including for having “toxic ideologies.”
The World Forum has a powerful sense of fraternity, even an intimacy, among leaders who see each other as a global elite — a cadre of enlightened minds protecting citizens from their own poor choices and habits.
There has long been a push for transnational governing systems, and European figures see an opportunity created by the conflict with President Trump. The European Union is the model for such a Pax Europaea or “European peace.”
The problem is that this vision for a new Holy Roman Empire lacks a Charlamagne. More importantly, it lacks public support.
The very notion of a “New World Order” is chilling to many who oppose the rise of a globalist class with the rise of transnational governance in the European Union and beyond.
This year, there is a sense of panic among Europe’s elite over the victory of Trump and the Republicans in the U.S., as well as nationalist and populist European movements.
For globalists, the late Tip O’Neill’s rule that “all politics is local” is anathema. The European Union is intended to transcend national identities and priorities in favor of an inspired transnational government managed by an expert elite.
The message was clear. The new world order would be based on European, not American, values. To rally the faithful to the cause, the organizers called upon two of the patron saints of the global elite: Bill and Hillary Clinton. President Clinton was even given an award as “leader of the century.”
The Clintons were clearly in their element. Speaker after speaker denounced Trump and the rise of what they called “autocrats” and “oligarchs.” The irony was crushing. The European Union is based on the oligarchy of a ruling elite. The World Forum even took time to celebrate billionaires from Bill Gates to George Soros for funding “open societies” and greater transnational powers.
The discussions focused on blunting the rise of far-right parties and stemming the flow of “disinformation” that fosters such dissent.
Outside of this rarefied environment, the Orwellian language would border on the humorous: protecting democracy from itself and limiting free speech to foster free speech.
Yet, one aspect of the forum was striking and refreshingly open. This year it became clear why transnational governance gravitates toward greater limits on free speech.
Of course, all of this must be done in the name of democracy and free speech.
There is a coded language that is now in vogue with the anti-free speech community. They never say the word “censorship.” They prefer “content moderation.” They do not call for limiting speech. Instead, they call for limiting “false,” “hateful” or “inciteful” speech.
As for the rise of opposing parties and figures, they are referred to as movements by “low-information voters” misled by disinformation. Of course, it is the government that will decide what are acceptable and unacceptable viewpoints.
That code was broken recently by Vice President JD Vance, who confronted our European allies in Munich to restore free speech. He stripped away the pretense and called out the censorship.
With the rise of populist groups, anti-immigration movements and critics of European governance, there is a palpable challenge to EU authority. In that environment, free speech can be viewed as destabilizing because it spreads dissent and falsehoods about these figures and their agenda. Thus far, “European peace” has come at the price of silencing many of those voices; achieving the pretense of consensus through coerced silence.
Transnational governance requires consent over a wide swath of territory. The means that the control or cooperation of media and social media is essential to maintaining the consent of the governed.
That is why free speech is in a tailspin in Europe, with ever-expanding speech regulations and criminal prosecutions.
Yet, it is difficult to get a free people to give up freedom. They have to be very afraid or very angry. One of the speakers was Maria A. Ressa, a journalist and Nobel laureate. I admire Ressa’s courage as a journalist but previously criticized her anti-free speech positions. Ressa has struck out against critics who have denounced her for allegedly antisemitic views. She has warned that the right is using free speech and declaring “I will say it now: ‘The fascists are coming.’”
At the forum, Ressa again called for the audience of “powerful leaders” to prevent lies and dangerous disinformation from spreading worldwide.
But the free speech movement has shown a surprising resilience in the last few years First, Elon Musk bought Twitter and dismantled its censorship apparatus, restoring free speech to the social media platform. More recently, Mark Zuckerburg announced that Meta would also restore free speech protections on Facebook and other platforms.
In a shock to many, young Irish voters have been credited with killing a move to further expand the criminalization of speech to include “xenophobia” and the “public dissemination or distribution of tracts, pictures or other material” from viewpoints barred under the law.
Anti-free speech forces are gathering to push back on such trends. Indeed, Hillary Clinton has hardly been subtle about the dangers of free speech to the new world order. After Musk bought Twitter with the intention of restoring free speech protections, Clinton called upon the European Union to use its infamous Digital Services Act to make Musk censor her fellow Americans. She has also suggested arresting those spreading disinformation.
The European Union did precisely that by threatening Musk with confiscatory fines and even arrest unless he censored users. When Musk decided to interview Trump in this election, EU censors warned him that they would be watching for any disinformation.
For many citizens, European governance does not exactly look like a triumph over “oligarchs” and “autocrats.” Indeed, the EU looks pretty oligarchic with its massive bureaucracy guided by a global elite and “good” billionaires like Soros and Gates.
Citizens would be wise to look beyond the catchy themes and consider what Pax Europaea would truly mean to them. We have many shared values with our European allies. However, given the current laws limiting political speech, a “New World Order Based on European Values” is hardly an inviting prospect for those who believe in robust democratic and free speech values.
Jonathan Turley is the Shapiro professor of public interest law at George Washington University and the author of “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage.”
https://jonathanturley.org/2025/03/24/a-new-world-order-with-european-values-the-unholy-
union-of-globalism-and-anti-free-speech-measures/
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Canada Seeing ‘Tsunami’ of Illegals Fleeing US Due to Trump’s Policies, Drug Cartel Smuggler Confirms
By Rusty Weiss | 6:00 AM on March 24, 2025
A former officer in the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) says the number of illegal aliens fleeing the United States over the northern border into Canada has surged due to President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies.
And an actual Mexican Sinaloa drug cartel smuggler confirmed business is booming in the opposite direction as illegals, through his assistance, are self-deporting to the Great White North.
The news comes from a "60 Minutes Overtime" segment airing Sunday night.
Kelly Sundberg, who spent 15 years with the CBSA and now researches border security as a professor at Mount Royal University in Calgary, spoke to the CBS show. He fretted that Trump's policies have already increased the number of illegals flowing into Canada, and he expects a coming "tsunami."
"Canada can expect a tsunami of illegal immigrants fleeing American authorities and coming into our country," said Sundberg. "The numbers already are going up."
"I hope I'm wrong, but it would appear that we're going to be overwhelmed by the illegal immigrants fleeing American authorities coming into our country," he added. "And they very well might be bringing guns and drugs with them."
He immediately warned about the potential for this to happen in the days following Trump's election victory.
READ MORE: With a Porous Canadian-US Border, Human Traffickers Advertise Their Services on TikTok
‘An Everyday Thing’: Eerie Trail Cam Footage Catches Illegals Invading Family Farm on Northern Border
Not content with Sundberg's assessment, "60 Minutes Overtime" spoke to a drug and human smuggler working for the Sinaloa drug cartel who confirmed he's seeing a significant increase in requests to cross the northern border from the US into Canada.
"Most of them are Venezuelans," he told CBS. "Those people are afraid of being deported to their countries. Normally before, we didn't see that much, maybe out of every 30 people we crossed, three or four would come up."
"Now, maybe out of every 10 we cross, five go up [to Canada]."
Based on that obviously rough estimation, the smuggler's personal numbers have jumped from about 10 percent to 50 percent of those looking to leave America.
Considering the smuggler admits that he not only moves people - including babies - across the northern border, but also significant quantities of fentanyl and weapons, it's good that his business is moving in the other direction.
He adds that the Sinaloa cartel, one of the most powerful and dangerous drug trafficking organizations in the world, would not stop operating at the northern border due to its porousness.
"Canada's border is much larger than Mexico's," he said. "There are more entry points through Canada than through Mexico, a lot more entry points. So that won't stop us."
It's a good reminder that both borders need improved security post-Biden administration. The smuggler "60 Minutes Overtime" developed a relationship with and spoke to was operating in the Swanton Sector, an area running from New Hampshire to upstate New York.
RedState covered activity in that sector in October, as trail cam footage showed illegals crossing the northern border into the United States.
VTDigger published an extensive report in August indicating border patrol agents had been surging to the location as they battle "record numbers of migrants attempting to cross the Canadian border into Vermont and neighboring states."
A border patrol official overseeing operations in Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York, told the outlet at the time his agency has "seen a number of apprehensions that we’ve never seen in our recorded history in this area.”
Now, thanks to the Trump administration's enforcing immigration laws and conducting one of the most significant mass deportation efforts in American history, the flow is heading in the other direction.
Thanks to President Trump, illegal immigration into our great country has virtually stopped. Despite the radical left's lies, new legislation wasn't needed to secure our border, just a new president.
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Matthew 24:3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples
came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will
these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the
age?"
Matt 24:6 "And you will hear of wars and
rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to
pass, but the end is not yet.
Matt 24:7 "For nation will rise against
nation, and kingdom against kingdom.
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Ukraine war briefing: Russia launches deadly drone assault on Kyiv
A 5-year-old child was among those killed in the overnight raid; talks involving Ukrainian, US and Russian officials due to start in Saudi Arabia. What we know on day 1,124
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At least three people were killed, including a five-year-old child, and at least 10 others injured as Russia launched an overnight drone attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, hitting apartment buildings and causing several fires throughout the city, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday. Kyiv, its surrounding region and the eastern half of Ukraine were under air raid alerts, according to Ukraine’s air force.
Russia said one person died when a drone hit a car in the Rostov region, while at least 59 Ukrainian drones were launched at Russian areas, including Rostov, Astrakhan, Voronezh, Volgograd, Kursk and Saratov, as well as over illegally Russian-occupied Crimea. Russian authorities made their usual broad claim that all Ukrainian drones were shot down.
Talks between US and Ukrainian officials are scheduled to begin on Sunday in Saudi Arabia. A Washington source briefed on the planning of the meetings said the US side would be led by Andrew Peek of the national security council and Michael Anton of the state department, Reuters reported.
After US officials meet the Ukrainians on Sunday night, they will meet Russian officials on Monday, Reuters reports. Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said earlier this week, however, that Ukrainian officials would be present at the talks involving US and Russian officials but would not be in the same room as the Russians.
Zelenskyy is expected to present a list of facility types that could be subject to a partial ceasefire on energy targets. The Kremlin said Russian and US experts were also due to discuss ways to ensure the safety of shipping in the Black Sea at the talks in Saudi Arabia.
Zelenskyy said on Saturday he had met top military commanders in Ukraine’s north-east to discuss the frontline as well as the upcoming talks with US officials. In social media images, Zelenskyy was seen in Kharkiv, a frequent target of Russian attacks. He said he discussed frontline sectors in Ukraine’s east as well as in western Russia’s Kursk region, where Ukrainian troops remain seven months after a cross-border incursion.
Authorities in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region brought in firefighting trains loaded with water on Saturday to help battle a blaze still raging at an oil depot after a Ukrainian drone attack. Regional officials said four trains were drafted into the site at Kavkazskaya, where the fire first broke out last Tuesday. Firefighters were tackling a fire still burning at one of the tanks at the site covering 1,250 square metres while also trying to cool other equipment at the site. On Friday, depressurisation of the burning tank triggered an explosion and the release of burning oil, Russian officials said.
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money, the mark of the beast will be here.
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Major banks shutter 145 locations in just five weeks as branch closures accelerate... here's the full list
READ MORE: TD Bank sparks fears after abruptly closing 38 branches
By ALICE WRIGHT FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
Published: 12:09 EDT, 21 March 2025 | Updated: 15:28 EDT, 21 March 2025
Major US banks closed 145 branches in just five weeks, as experts warn communities are being left without vital services.
Banks - including Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo - filed notice to shut the locations between February 7 and March 14.
It comes after a further 107 locations were lined up to shut between January 12 and February 6
Financial institutions must notify the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) of their planned closures. It does not mean they will all shut, but in most cases they do.
The OCC publishes these filings in a weekly report. While the listings indicate intent to close, they are not final confirmations.
Flagstar bank led the closures with 44 locations set to get the chop as 2025 looks set to see the worst wave of branch closures on record. Scroll down to see the full searchable list.
Flagstar did not immediately respond to DailyMail.com's request for comment.
TD Bank, filed notice to shutter the second most at 38, in the last five weeks of available data. The bank admitted some staff will lose their jobs as a result of the 'difficult decision' to close locations.
'We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for customers and look forward to serving them at one of our 1000+ TD Bank locations or through our digital banking products and services,' a spokesperson for the bank told DailyMail.com.
'Some TD colleagues will be impacted by the store consolidation.'
It comes as the bank, which has more than 1,000 branches across the country, continues to roil from massive penalties related to failures in its anti-money laundering controls.
The closures will occur on June 5 and will be spread across 10 states including six each in New Jersey and Massachusetts, five in New York, four in New Hampshire and Maine, and three in Pennsylvania and Florida.
Bank of America, which closed the most locations of any bank last year, filed to close nine locations. Chase also registered plans for nine closures.
Experts have warned that branch closures are set to accelerate this year, with a further 4.11 percent decrease on last year's 1,043 closures.
'Retail bank closures in the US aren't slowing, and in fact our research shows that the last time this many people relied on a local bank branch was in 1995,' Darren Kingman from Root Digital who worked on the Self Financial study told DailyMail.com.
'There's no doubt we're moving towards a cashless society but this increase in people per bank branch and the fact over 200 million Americans still make cash deposits will only mean longer wait times in banks and a potentially a lower overall customer experience,' Kingman explained.
The closure of bricks-and-mortar branches can also be a particular struggle for the elderly, who struggle to operate services such as mobile banking.
Travelling out of town to another branch can also present another hurdle.
Another recent study found that 45 percent of Americans still prefer to carry out their banking needs in person.
'The shift towards online banking is growing more intense in 2025,' GoBankingRates lead data content researcher Andrew Murray told DailyMail.com.
'Despite the trend towards online banking, our survey data shows more than half of Americans are concerned about the rising number of physical branches that have shut down in the past few years,' Murray explained.
More than half of respondents said they were concerned about the rising number of physical bank branch closures over the last few years.
Meanwhile, new research recently revealed that the last physical bank branch could close in the US in 2041.
Experts from Self Financial reached the number by studying the rate of net closures across the country, which has averaged 1,646 each year since 2018.
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RCMP Secret Memo Warns Canada Is on the Brink of Economic and Social Collapse.
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A secret report from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) paints a dire picture of Canada’s future — one where economic collapse, declining living standards, and widespread civil unrest are no longer a hypothetical.
The report, titled “Whole-of-Government Five-Year Trends” for Canada, was never meant for public eyes, containing “special operational information” distributed only among top government decision-makers and law enforcement.
Its conclusion? Canadians are running out of money, running out of hope, and—once they realize the depth of their economic despair — could revolt.
This is why Canada is suddenly criminalizing certain firearms ownership; they __know__ what's coming.
“The coming period of recession will … accelerate the decline in living standards that the younger generations have already witnessed compared to earlier generations,” the report states. It warns that “many Canadians under 35 are unlikely ever to be able to buy a place to live.” In other words, an entire generation has been priced out of the dream their parents took for granted.
This isn’t alarmism—it’s backed by hard data. Canada’s economy is failing, and the government knows it.
The Proof: Canada’s Economic Stagnation
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) formed in 1961, is an inter-governmental organization that works to promote economic growth and world trade. Recent data from the OECD reveals just how catastrophically Canada has mismanaged its economy.
Since 2015, real GDP per capita—the best measure of how an economy benefits individual citizens—has grown by a miserable one-point-four-percent (1.4%). This puts Canada second to last among all OECD countries, only ahead of Luxembourg, which actually shrank.
To put that into perspective, over the same period:
The United States grew by 18.2%
The OECD average was 13.6%
This means that if Canada had simply kept pace with U.S. productivity growth, the average Canadian would be earning $5,500 more per year.
The International Monetary Fund shows even worse financial performance from Canada:
Canada’s economic stagnation is not an accident — it’s a direct result of reckless government policy. Ottawa has prioritized mass immigration over economic productivity, flooding the country with over 1.2 million new people in 2023 alone, despite a housing shortage, overwhelmed healthcare system, and stagnant wages.
Meanwhile, the government continues to suffocate industry in pursuit of climate extremism, with carbon taxes, ESG mandates, while funneling billions into unaccountable climate slush funds.
And while Canadians struggle to make ends meet, the government has grown into a bloated, parasitic entity, consuming more wealth than it creates. The number of federal employees has exploded by over 108,000 since 2015.
This isn’t sustainable. The more socialist Canada becomes, the worse life gets. Government-controlled economics have turned a once-thriving country into a stagnant, overtaxed, mess, where home ownership is out of reach, wages are stagnant, and personal wealth is eroded by inflation and bureaucratic waste.
The United States knows this, too, which is why President Trump is already telling Canadians they should become the 51st state.
It has nothing to do with animosity toward Canada, or even expansionist dreams of the USA. The Liberal governments of Canada have already destroyed the nation; it just has not yet manifested itself at levels the public can readily see. That manifestation, is now, unavoidable.
Direct Link to RCMP Report (Redacted Version for Public distribution) HERE
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Spain: 71.4% of all new jobs in the last 5 years went to foreigners while young Spaniards flee the country
"We are importing waiters and bricklayers while exporting doctors and engineers"
By Remix News Staff
4 days ago Last updated: March 19, 2025 18:39
Spain is following trends seen across the Western world, which involve young rudderless people increasingly shunned from the job market, especially if they are natives, and jobs increasingly going to foreigners.
The data from Spain shows the extreme trend line, where of all the jobs created between 2019 to 2024, 71.4 percent of them went to foreigners, according to a study by the Foundation for Applied Economic Studies (Fedea).
“We are importing waiters and bricklayers while exporting doctors and engineers, which is a tragedy because we have spent a fortune training them, and they represent the great talent on which the country’s growth and the concentration of high-value-added companies depend,” said Jesús Vega, former Director of Human Resources at Inditex and Banco Santander, in an interview with El Debate.
He argued that Spain’s labor policies “are driving away those salaries that truly contribute to the country.”
Now, foreigners account for 20.7 percent of all workers in the country, with these workers flowing into the construction, hospitality, and elementary occupations, along with technical positions, although to a lesser extent. These are generally considered low-skill positions, which the experts behind the study said is tied to the fact that foreigners coming into Spain generally have lower education levels than Spanish natives.
During that time period, the study notes that there has been an increase of nearly 2 million workers and a decrease in unemployment of 438,000 people. However, nearly all of those jobs went to people over the age of 50, amounting to 74.7 percent. Meanwhile, 634,000 jobs were lost over five years for those in the 30 to 44 age group.
Within the age group of 45-49, there has been only a 70,000 increase in jobs.
Spain, which has already struggled for decades with youth unemployment, is only getting worse in this regard. Now, the number of workers over 50 rose by five points, to 35 percent in the last five years.
What the experts behind the study argue is that while foreigners are increasingly taking jobs, along with older workers, young workers are increasingly dropping out of the labor force. Some of these young workers may also simply be moving away from Spain entirely, which the data appears to support.
Migration outflow data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census (INE) shows that in the first half of 2022, 220,443 people left the country, the highest figure since 2013. That year was at a high point of the country’s financial crisis, which saw unemployment at 25 percent. The data also shows that the age group that left in 2022 at the highest rate was the 25 to 39 group.
These same trends are being seen across the West, with low-skilled migrants flooding countries and driving down wages. In many cases, this influx of foreigners also leads to soaring housing prices, which in turn leaves native-born young people unable to purchase a home. In countries like the U.S., and Canada, the trend has been especially extreme, with millions of jobs flowing to foreigners at the expense of native-born Americans. Corporations have also actively discriminated against White males through DEI programs, exacerbating the trend.
Big Business has traditionally seen mass immigration as a positive, as it drives down wages, creates competition for jobs, and also lowers the chances of labor unions forming due to differences between culture, religion and ethnicity amongst workers.
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