“Here We Are Again”: Federal District Courts Piling On Injunctions To Stop Trump Authored by Jonathan Turley, “Here we are again.” Those words of Senior U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick may…
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Key Events This Week: Peak Earnings Season, Canada Election, Payrolls, PCE, GDP… And Trade War Goes On
Key Events This Week: Peak Earnings Season, Canada Election, Payrolls, PCE, GDP… And Trade War Goes On This week will be the first for a while where data and earnings will compete…
American media is ‘compromised and corrupt’ – Trump
The New York Times, Washington Post and others are “the enemy of the people,” the US president has said US President Donald Trump has labeled American media “compromised and corrupt,” accusing it…
US Crypto Rules Like ‘Floor Is Lava’ Game Without Lights; Hester Peirce
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Ukrainian Army Commander Openly Threatens Zelensky: Will ‘Regret’ Ceding Territory
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UK to test mental state of transgender kids – media
Every child referred to a gender clinic will be screened for autism, The Telegraph has reported The British National Health Service (NHS) will conduct autism screenings for all children who identify as…
Kiev reports loss of fighter jet during Russian drone attack (VIDEO)
The Ukrainian Air Force has lost a Su-27 aircraft under unclear circumstances Kiev’s air force reported on Monday that it had lost a Su-27 fighter jet in a Russian drone strike. The…
UK outlines potential British troop role in Ukraine – Telegraph
MOD chief John Healey has said UK forces would help rebuild Kiev’s army, according to a letter cited by the newspaper British troops would help “rebuild” the Ukrainian armed forces under a…
Ukraine hands 15-year jail term to ex-president
A Kiev court has accused Viktor Yanukovich of “inciting desertion” for leaving the country with his entourage during the 2014 Maidan coup Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich has been handed a 15-year…
Fyodor Lukyanov: Forget land – this is Russia’s main demand from the West
NATO arrogance created this war, and it could kill any peace Everyone is expecting news on a Ukrainian settlement this week. The diplomatic activity is real and intense, and the visible signs…
Spain Hit By “Massive, Really, Massive” Power Blackout
Spain Hit By “Massive, Really, Massive” Power Blackout Large swaths of Spain and Portugal plunged into darkness on Monday. Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica wrote on X: Plans activated to restore…
Futures Erase Losses As Markets Brace For Earnings Avalanche
Futures Erase Losses As Markets Brace For Earnings Avalanche US equity futures are little changed, reversing earlier losses as much as 0.5%, as global markets are broadly in the green amid a…
Worse Than Trudeau: Canadians Should Expect Disaster With Carney In Charge
Worse Than Trudeau: Canadians Should Expect Disaster With Carney In Charge Justin Trudeau’s far-left regime in Canada has finally come to an end as the politician exits leadership in disgrace. His legacy…
Houthis Claim US Airstrike Killed 68 Africans At Migrant Detention Center
Houthis Claim US Airstrike Killed 68 Africans At Migrant Detention Center Authored by Chris Summers via The Epoch Times, A Houthi-controlled ministry said on Monday that a U.S. airstrike killed at least…
China denies Trump’s Xi call claim
China and the US are not engaged in any talks on tariff issues, a foreign ministry spokesperson has said China’s Foreign Ministry has refuted US President Donald Trump’s claim that he recently…
Russians ‘are not our enemy’ – Trump adviser
Crypto csar David Sacks has refuted Vladimir Zelensky’s claim that Ukraine is fighting on behalf of Americans The White House crypto csar has rejected the notion that Ukraine is aiding the United…
Ukraine issues ceasefire demand to Russia
A truce must last at least 30 days, Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga has said Ukraine has criticized Russia’s announcement of a three-day ceasefire in May timed to coincide with the celebration of…
India to buy Rafale jets amid tensions with Pakistan
New Delhi will get 22 single-seater jets and four twin-seater trainers as part of the $7.4 billion deal with France India and France have signed a $7.41 billion deal for 26 Rafale…
Massive blackout hits two EU countries
Spain and Portugal have been paralyzed by a widespread power outage on Monday A huge power outage struck Spain and Portugal around midday on Monday, paralyzing public transport and delaying flights, according…
Ukraine shows no sign it is ready to talk – Kremlin
Kiev has yet to lift its ban on negotiations with Moscow, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has emphasized Ukraine is failing to take the necessary steps to initiate direct negotiations with Russia, while Moscow…
BBC under fire in India for Kashmir terror attack coverage
New Delhi has asked the British broadcaster to clarify why it used the word ‘militants’ to designate terrorists The BBC’s coverage of the Kashmir terror attack last week has come under criticism…
Robots will outperform human surgeons in five years – Musk
The billionaire noted there are already certain operations that can only be performed by machines Robots will soon replace human surgeons and are already capable of carrying out operations that are considered…
Swimmers raise over $32,000 dollars for Gaza
The event was organized on Sunday by pro-Palestinian activists as part of South Africa’s Freedom Day celebration A dozen swimmers braved the icy waters of the Atlantic Ocean on Freedom Day to…
Russia would help defend North Korea – Kremlin
Moscow is obliged to provide military assistance to Pyongyang in line with a bilateral treaty, according to Dmitry Peskov Russia would surely help North Korea defend itself if such a need arises,…
Elon Musk’s xAI In Talks For $20 Billion Funding Round
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“Stop The Digital Control Grid…”
“Stop The Digital Control Grid…” Via Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com, Catherine Austin Fitts (CAF), publisher of “The Solari Report,” is back to update us about the “Fast-Approaching Digital Control Grid.” (CAF) told us last…
Putin announces Victory Day ceasefire
The Russian president has ordered military operations halted for three days to commemorate victory over Nazi Germany Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict for three days…
Did Someone Call The COMEX Bluff?
Did Someone Call The COMEX Bluff? Via SchiffGold.com, The CME Comex is the Exchange where futures are traded for gold, silver, and other commodities. The CME also allows futures buyers to turn…
Chinese Sellers In US Market Begin Hiking Prices
Chinese Sellers In US Market Begin Hiking Prices President Trump’s tariff war on China has forced Singapore-based Shein Group Ltd. — whose supply chain is heavily concentrated in Guangzhou, China, with over…
White House preparing for possible Trump-Kim talks – Axios
Pyongyang has grown stronger since the historic summits of the previous decade, the outlet has observed US President Donald Trump’s team is considering a new strategy for North Korea, potentially mirroring the…
The AI–Robotics Combo: Will All Employees Be Replaced?
The AI–Robotics Combo: Will All Employees Be Replaced? Authored by Anders Corr via The Epoch Times, On April 14, a local government administrator in the United States sent my relative a letter…
Two Gulf states pledge to settle some of Syria’s foreign debt
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have announced plans to pay off the $15 million Damascus owes the World Bank Saudi Arabia and Qatar have pledged to pay off Syria’s outstanding debt to the…
Orthodox faith expected to grow in African state – priest
Father Sergiy Voemava has outlined the community’s plans in the Central African Republic (CAR) as preparations to build a new church are underway The Orthodox faith will continue to grow in the…
Rat Infestation Disrupts UK Nuclear Plant Construction
Rat Infestation Disrupts UK Nuclear Plant Construction Authored by Felicity Bradstock via OilPrice.com, Workers at the Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant construction site in the UK have reported a significant rat…
A CIA Director’s Son Joined Russia’s Army To ‘Defeat The Military-Industrial Complex’ & Was Killed In Ukraine
A CIA Director’s Son Joined Russia’s Army To ‘Defeat The Military-Industrial Complex’ & Was Killed In Ukraine Russian as well as independent regional media sources have revealed that a high-ranking CIA official’s…
Kiev has escalated attacks on civilians – Moscow
Ukraine is reacting with violence to a US-Russian diplomatic thaw, according to a senior diplomat Kiev has reacted to diplomatic reengagement between Moscow and Washington by intensifying attacks against civilians, a senior…
Putin sends Freedom Day wishes to South Africa
The Russian leader has praised the historically close ties between Moscow and Pretoria Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Freedom Day, the national holiday marking Pretoria’s…
Moscow unveils details of latest phone call with US
The top diplomats from the two nations continued “a productive exchange of opinions,” the Russian Foreign ministry has said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov have…
President Trump Holds an Impromptu Presser Departing New Jersey
President Trump holds an impromptu press conference traveling back to the White House from Morristown, New Jersey. President Trump departed Marine One with Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Champion Saquon Barkley, then takes…
April 28th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 99
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post…
Monday April 28th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And…
International Institutions Must Abandon “Wokeism”
International Institutions Must Abandon “Wokeism” Authored by Daniel Lacalle, The scandal over the alleged corruption of the founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos would be just an anecdote were…
China offers to help defuse India-Pakistan tensions
Beijing has urged the South Asian neighbors to exercise restraint and work towards de-escalation China has called for an impartial investigation into the recent Kashmir terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives, and…
Trump claims Zelensky ready to ‘give up’ Crimea
The Ukrainian leader has repeatedly insisted he would never formally recognize the peninsula as Russian territory US President Donald Trump has said he believes Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has come to terms with…
Death toll rises in Canada car ramming
Suspect Kai-Ji Adam Lo has been charged with murder after the deadly vehicle attack at the Lapu Lapu Day celebration The death toll from the car-ramming attack at a Filipino festival in…
Moderna risks UK suspension over cash and toys offered to kids – media
A British watchdog has criticized the biotech firm over recruitment practices involving children in coronavirus booster studies US ’big pharma’ company Moderna could be suspended or expelled from a UK trade body after…
Putin thanks North Korea’s Kim for military support pushing back Kiev’s troops
Russian forces have found brothers in arms in soldiers deployed by Pyongyang to repel Ukraine’s incursion, according to the message Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday expressed gratitude to North Korean soldiers…
Kiev launches 100+ drones into Russian border region
At least one civilian was killed in the overnight raid, according to local governor The Ukrainian military launched a massive drone strike on several Russian regions, with the vast majority of UAVs…
The World Economy Is Reaching ‘Limits Of Growth’
The World Economy Is Reaching ‘Limits Of Growth’ Authored by Gail Tverberg via Our Finite World blog, The world economy is at a major turning point, which is why we should brace…
‘Calmer’ Zelensky requested ‘more weapons’ in Vatican – Trump
The US president believes Kiev is closer to reaching a deal with Moscow than before US President Donald Trump has revealed that during their meeting in the Vatican, Vladimir Zelensky behaved “calmer”…
Trump Floats Plan To Slash Or Eliminate Income Taxes For Millions Using “BONANZA” Tariff Cash
Trump Floats Plan To Slash Or Eliminate Income Taxes For Millions Using “BONANZA” Tariff Cash President Donald Trump doubled down Sunday on his plan to use tariff revenue to slash – and…
Schweizer: Chinese Chemists Working With Mexican Cartels Creating Fentanyl To Kill Americans
Schweizer: Chinese Chemists Working With Mexican Cartels Creating Fentanyl To Kill Americans New York Times bestselling author Peter Schweizer is once again speaking out against China’s sinister role in fueling America’s deadly…
Israel Extends Compulsory Service As Manpower Crisis Plagues Army
Israel Extends Compulsory Service As Manpower Crisis Plagues Army The Cradle The Israeli army has announced that it will extend mandatory service by four months due to a growing manpower crisis, coinciding with an…
USDA Withdraws Proposed Rule To Limit Salmonella In Raw Poultry
USDA Withdraws Proposed Rule To Limit Salmonella In Raw Poultry Authored by Rudy Blalock via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on Thursday that it is withdrawing…
Lip reader reveals Trump’s Vatican demand to Macron
The French president was sidelined during a meeting in the Vatican, according to video footage US President Donald Trump allegedly told his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, to step aside before proceeding to…
India’s Modi Vows ‘Harshest Response’ To Terror Attack Amid ‘Unprovoked’ Gunfire ‘Initiated By Pakistan’
India’s Modi Vows ‘Harshest Response’ To Terror Attack Amid ‘Unprovoked’ Gunfire ‘Initiated By Pakistan’ Indian and Pakistani relations are once again in full crisis mode, and Sunday marks the third day of…
Trump Wants US Ships To Travel Through Panama, Suez Canals for Free
Trump Wants US Ships To Travel Through Panama, Suez Canals for Free Authored by Jacob Burg via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump said on April 26 that America’s military and commercial…
Kim Jong-un promises monument to heroes fallen in Russia’s Kursk
Pyongyang will eternally commemorate soldiers who lost their lives liberating Russian soil from Ukrainian incursion North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has praised the country’s troops deployed to Russia under a mutual defense…
NY Times Downplays Pilot Error In Deadly DC Crash To Push Preferred Narrative
NY Times Downplays Pilot Error In Deadly DC Crash To Push Preferred Narrative Authored by Matt Margolis via PJMedia.com, Once again, the failing New York Times is running interference and burying the…
North Korea confirms sending troops to Russia under mutual defense treaty
Moscow has praised Pyongyang for helping liberate Russia’s Kursk Region from the Ukrainian incursion North Korean leader Kim Jong-un personally ordered the country’s military to fight alongside Russian forces “to annihilate Ukrainian…
China Seizes Disputed Reef In South China Sea, Next To Key Philippines Military Base
China Seizes Disputed Reef In South China Sea, Next To Key Philippines Military Base While the nevertrump world, which includes the entire US mainstream media, and a sizable portion of the US…
Americans increasingly reliant on loans for groceries – survey
Around a quarter of buy now, pay later users are funding their food with the loans, a fresh survey indicates Americans are increasingly reliant on buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans to…
Deep Breaths: What’s Next?
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Senior Pakistani official threatens India with nukes
A remark by the country’s railways minister underscores rising tensions after terrorists gunned down 26 people in Kashmir Pakistani Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has threatened India with a nuclear strike amid growing…
Canada Is Aggressively Attacking U.S. Trade, Farmers And Workers
Canada Is Aggressively Attacking U.S. Trade, Farmers And Workers Authored by Kenin M. Spivak via RealClearPolitics, Canada has one of the most protectionist economies among developed nations. It particularly targets American farmers,…
What Is The Risk Of Nuclear War Between India And Pakistan?
What Is The Risk Of Nuclear War Between India And Pakistan? Hostilities between India and Pakistan have intensified after a deadly militant attack in the contested Kashmir region killed twenty-six people. New…
Lavrov discusses Ukraine concessions, Crimea, Trump and nuclear weapons (FULL TEXT)
The Russian Foreign Minister has rebuked CBS for falsely suggesting that Moscow is not willing to ‘make any concessions on anything’ In an interview with CBS, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has…
New sanctions on Russia would mean two more years of war – Rubio
Washington is hoping to end the Ukraine conflict through diplomacy and expects the next week to be “very critical” for negotiations The US administration has abstained from imposing new sanctions on Russia…
Kiev operative charged in Russian general’s assassination
Ignat Kuzin acted on orders from Ukrainian handlers and planted a bomb that killed Yaroslav Moskalik in a Moscow suburb, investigators have said Russian investigators have charged a man with carrying out…
Sunday Talks – Secretary of State Marco Rubio Discusses Ceasefire Negotiations to End Ukraine/Russia Conflict
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appears on NBC Meet the Press to discuss the ongoing negotiations to bring a ceasefire to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Secretary Rubio notes the ongoing…
Zelensky acknowledges Ukraine can’t retake Crimea militarily
US President Donald Trump has said the peninsula that joined Russia in 2014 will remain under Moscow’s control Ukraine does not possess the military might necessary to retake Crimea by force, Vladimir…
ICE Raid in Colorado Springs Nets 100 Illegal Aliens, Including Criminal Gang Members
An underground illegal nightclub in Colorado Springs became the focus of a multi-agency immigration task force. The raid ended up capturing 100 illegal aliens including known gang members. Additionally, 12 active U.S….
Texas Governor Signs ‘Texas DOGE’ Into Law To Cut Regulations, Boost Government Efficiency
Texas Governor Signs ‘Texas DOGE’ Into Law To Cut Regulations, Boost Government Efficiency Authored by Chase Smith via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law on April…
Some 150 Drones Target Ukraine As Trump Doubts Putin On Peace: “Just Tapping Me Along”
Some 150 Drones Target Ukraine As Trump Doubts Putin On Peace: “Just Tapping Me Along” Overnight into Sunday Russia launched a massive wave of drones on Ukraine, which targeted several regions, resulting…
Kiev’s troops killed civilians who ventured out to get food – Moscow
Russian investigators have uncovered more war crimes committed by Ukrainian forces during their incursion in Kursk Region The Russian Investigative Committee has collected new evidence and gathered accounts of alleged war crimes…
More People Buying Groceries With Buy Now Pay Later – Late Payments Rising
More People Buying Groceries With Buy Now Pay Later – Late Payments Rising In yet another sign of a cracking and creaking US economy, Americans are increasingly tapping Buy Now, Pay Later…
Interpreting Trump’s Reaction To The Pahalgam Terrorist Attack
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Sunday Talks – Nat Sec Advisor Mike Waltz Discusses Geopolitical Issues with Maria Bartiromo
I am trying to avoid my own confirmation bias, which is difficult in this case, because when Congressman Mike Waltz was announced as NSA to President-elect Donald Trump, immediately I thought he…
Trump made no overtures to Russia over Europe’s largest nuclear plant – Lavrov
Several outlets have reported the US president would like to get the Russian-run Zaporozhye NPP under Washington’s control The US has made no offer to Russia regarding the future of the Zaporozhye…
Canada Votes On New Government Monday After Shock Poll Reversal
Canada Votes On New Government Monday After Shock Poll Reversal Canada will elect a new government on Monday, with former central banker Mark Carney‘s liberal party vying to extend their hold on…
Sunday Talks – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Discusses Ukraine Conflict and Status of ‘Ceasefire’ Negotiations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appears on CBS Face the Nation to discuss the position of the Russian Federation toward the ‘ceasefire’ in Ukraine. The interview took place on Thursday April 24th and…
India’s Modi vows ‘harshest response’ to terror attack in Kashmir
The prime minister has reiterated New Delhi’s call for justice for the victims as tensions with Islamabad rise Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the victims of the recent terrorist…
NATO state could seize Russian Orthodox church — media
A Swedish party has demanded the expropriation of the building it claims poses a security threat Sweden could forcibly acquire a Russian Orthodox church and move it away from a key airport…
Moscow ready to seek ‘balance of interests’ with Ukraine and US — Lavrov
It is wrong to say that Russia is not willing to make concessions, the country’s top diplomat stated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has rebuked CBS host in an interview on Sunday…
Sunday April 27th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And…
April 27th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 98
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post…
How Fitting: Illegal Alien Arrested In Theft Of DHS Secretary Noem’s Purse
How Fitting: Illegal Alien Arrested In Theft Of DHS Secretary Noem’s Purse A man has been arrested in the Easter Sunday theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse and — wouldn’t…
Indian Navy conducts drills amid standoff with Pakistan
The launch of anti-ship missiles follows a terrorist attack that left 26 people dead in Kashmir India’s navy has conducted a live-fire exercise in the Arabian Sea amid tensions with neighboring Pakistan,…
Spock And The Logic-Based Approach To Volatility
Spock And The Logic-Based Approach To Volatility Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, Market Finds Some Hope Last week, we discussed the issue with the spat between President Trump and the Federal Reserve…
UFC president says it ‘never stopped’ working with Russian fighters
Athletes from the country have continued to compete despite global tensions, Dana White has confirmed The Ultimate Fighting Championship, the world’s leading mixed martial arts organization, never stopped working with Russian fighters…
Macron snubbed during Trump–Zelensky meeting in Vatican
The US president and Ukraine’s leader met ahead of the Pope’s funeral in their first face-to-face encounter since their White House clash French President Emmanuel Macron was sidelined when his US counterpart…
Orbán Hits Back At Tusk’s Disinformation Over Hungary Leaving The EU
Orbán Hits Back At Tusk’s Disinformation Over Hungary Leaving The EU Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán firmly denied allegations made by Polish opposition leader Donald…
Share Of European Cardinals Declines Ahead Of New Pope Vote
Share Of European Cardinals Declines Ahead Of New Pope Vote With the funeral out of the way, the conclave begins and every vote will count. During the pontificate of the late Francis,…
What To Know About The UK Supreme Court’s Ruling On Sex, Gender
What To Know About The UK Supreme Court’s Ruling On Sex, Gender Authored by Guy Birchall via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Britain’s highest court has ruled that the words “woman” and…
Russia-Africa forum promotes fight against neocolonialism
Diplomats from over 20 countries gathered in Moscow shortly before the 80th anniversary of Germany’s defeat in WWII Moscow’s State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) welcomed representatives from over 20 nations this…
White House to evaluate officials’ loyalty to Trump – WSJ
“Faithful administration of the president’s policies” will be key to US civil servants keeping their jobs, the newspaper has claimed A US government agency will begin assessing federal workers based on their…
Car rams into crowd in Canada
The deadly incident happened during a festival celebrating Filipino culture in Vancouver Several people were killed when a car plowed through the Lapu Lapu street festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver…
Escobar: China, Hong Kong, & The Art Of Blinking
Escobar: China, Hong Kong, & The Art Of Blinking Authored by Pepe Escobar, So, predictably, Captain Chaos did blink first. As much as he – and his sprawling media circus – could not…
The Next Phase Of Surveillance? Getting Under Your Skin
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Polish PM wants ‘strongest army’
Donald Tusk has pledged to build the region’s most powerful military force under a new national doctrine Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced a new national doctrine that seeks to turn…