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Warfare On Lawfare Authored by James Howard Kunstler, “It is axiomatic that those who are beneficiaries of waste, fraud and unnecessary government spending will be the most threatened by the cuts that…

“Swindler”: Musk And Altman Throw Punches After Musk-Led Group Leads $97.4 Billion Bid For Control Of OpenAI Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in a $97.4 billion offer to purchase…

Paul Singer’s Elliott Management Goes Activist On BP, Seeks Strategic Overhaul Submitted by OilPrice BP shares jumped to the top of the FTSE 100 this morning after Bloomberg reported the activist hedge…

The bloc will reportedly revamp its multi-billion-euro program to secure “strategic interests” The EU will review its multi-billion-euro foreign aid program to better align with its own policy interests amid budgetary constraints,…

Trump ‘Committed To Buying & Owning Gaza’ As Poll Shows Little Support Among US Public President Trump has reiterated his proposal to take control of Gaza, saying he is committed to “buying…

Renters Are Tired Of Moving, Settling In For The Long Haul Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, Soaring home prices keep many on the sidelines. Renters in need of more space and…

Russia Would Accept Foreign Peacekeeping Troops In Ukraine, On One Condition Starting late last year as the Biden administration was still setting the tone of the West’s Ukraine policy, French Foreign Minister…

Those who agree to territorial concessions to Russia will be killed either literally or politically, Dmitry Kuleba has claimed Any Ukrainian official who signs a peace deal with Russia recognizing Moscow’s sovereignty…

Recent revelations about the agency’s activities have only proven that Russia’s concerns were valid, the country’s UN envoy has said The recent revelations about the US Agency for International Development’s (USAID) links…

The Russian stealth fighter is among most advanced defense systems on display at South Asian county’s largest aerospace exhibition The Russian stealth Su-57 fighter jet took to the skies in India for…

BestChange has faced multiple restrictions in the past for allegedly violating Russian federal laws Russia has blocked access to a major cryptocurrency exchange aggregator, BestChange, according to the official registry of prohibited…

The Silver Squeeze: Market Manipulation & The Coming Storm Authored by Kevin Bambrough via DailyReckoning.com, The silver market has always fascinated me, particularly because of its dual role as both a precious…

Egypt remained the top buyer, receiving 6.3 million tons between July and January, according to the latest statistics Russia’s wheat exports have surged to a record high at the start of the…

Gold Tops $2900 As China Pushes Insurance Companies Into Precious Metals Hot on the heels of the People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) recent resumption of official gold purchases (after a six-month pause), and…

Hamas Suspends Further Hostage Releases As Trump Says No ‘Right Of Return’ Under His Plan Hamas has announced Monday it is suspending the release of hostages planned for Saturday until further notice…

Reflecting on the Nobel laureate’s complex legacy for Russian culture Twenty-nine years ago, the Russian poet Joseph Aleksandrovich Brodsky passed away in his apartment on Morton Street, New York City. Though this…

A hard drive containing 8,000 crypto coins was allegedly discarded in Wales over a decade ago A Welsh man is seeking to buy a local landfill to look for a hard drive…

Netanyahu has made it clear he wants to redraw the region’s map, and the IDF’s refusal to withdraw backs up that intent Another round of violence between Lebanon and Israel is not…

OpenAI CEO: Costs To Run Each Level Of AI Falls 10x Every Year Authored by Martin Young via CoinTelegraph.com, The cost of using any given level of artificial intelligence falls by approximately…

Musk Slams ‘Genocidal Lunatic’ South African Leader For ‘Chanting Kill The White Farmers’ On Sunday, African American Entrepreneur and head of DOGE, Elon Musk, took aim at South African political leader Julius…

‘State Of Panic’ Among Locals As Israel Expands Occupation Of South Syria Via The Cradle The Israeli army expanded its occupation of southern Syria on Sunday, continuing its campaign of destroying infrastructure belonging to…

Lukoil will develop the South Wadi Al-Sahel concession in Egypt, the newspaper Al Mal has reported Egypt has granted Russian oil company Lukoil the rights to explore and develop a key area…

Tighter conditions for accessing social programs a less favorable economic climate are reportedly pushing migrants to Germany Ukrainians are increasingly leaving Poland for Germany, motivated by higher wages and better access to…

Lawfare 2.0: A New York Judge Launches A Coup Authored by S. David Sultzer via AmericanThinker.com, During his campaign, Donald Trump promised to use Elon Musk to improve government efficiency, partly by…

The drone sightings could be a part of a “large-scale espionage” operation, local media have claimed German police have launched a probe into “suspicious” drone sightings near the only military base in…

A one-minute video aired during the Super Bowl was filmed by Hollywood director Michael Bay The US Secret Service has released a new recruitment ad that cost the agency $2 million, double…

NY Fed Survey Shows 1 Year Inflation Expectations Unchanged, Makes Mockery Of UMich Propaganda In a surprising twist, last Friday’s disappointing – and massively revised – jobs data was unexpectedly upstaged by…

Key Events This Week: CPI, PPI, Retail Sales And Powell Testimony The week after payrolls is usually quiet but as DB’s Jim Reid notes, because the first Friday of the month being…

Trump Admin Urges Judge To Dissolve Order Blocking DOGE From Treasury Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The Trump administration on Feb. 9 urged a federal judge to…

London’s Gold Shortage: A Symptom Of Global Economic Anxiety Via SchiffGold.com, The world of finance is witnessing a significant shift as a massive transfer of gold makes it way from London to…

The CNBC piece quoted the Russian leader as saying the EU will “stand at the feet” of the US president US President Donald Trump has reposted a CNBC article citing Russian President…

McDonald’s Global Sales Rise, But Gloom Plagues US Low-Income Customer McDonald’s global same-store sales increased by .4% in the fourth quarter (this snapped two consecutive negative quarters), offsetting a 1.4% decline in the…

Any potential talks could be held only on equal and mutually acceptable terms, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov The administration of US President Donald Trump has expressed interest in…

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh underscored the importance of ties with Moscow as New Delhi boosts local arms production Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has described Russia as a “longtime and reliable partner”…

Steelers Get The W By Benjamin Picton of Rabobank As I write this Daily it is Monday morning here in Sydney, but Superbowl Sunday in the USA. The Kansas City Chiefs are…

Trump Instructs Treasury Secretary To Stop Minting Pennies, Citing “Wasteful” Spending President Donald Trump directed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday night to halt the minting of new pennies, citing “wasteful” spending…

The chancellor’s election rival, Friedrich Merz, has called for EU-wide supplies of long-range weapons to Kiev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reiterated his opposition to supplying Ukraine with weapons that can be…

Italian minister Guido Crosetto has joked that fake copies exist of all masterpieces, after alerting the public to the scheme Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has declared his voice a “masterpiece,” after…

A strike against the moving target resulted in a powerful explosion, according to footage The Russian Defense Ministry has showcased a first-person view (FPV) strike against a Ukrainian infantry fighting vehicle in…

Why A Chinese Gold Mania May Be Starting By Jesse Colombo of The Bubble Bubble Report The current gold bull market began in the spring of 2024, fueled in large part by…

Trump Ends Lawsuit Against Twitter Over Post-Jan. 6 Suspension Authored by Bill Pan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), President Donald Trump has ended his lawsuit against Twitter over the platform’s decision…

A group has proposed to pay Donald Trump $1 trillion and an unlimited supply of pastries in exchange for the state A crowdfunding group in Denmark has proposed that their country acquire…

President Cyril Ramaphosa believes diplomacy is the best way to ensure a sustainable end to the rebel-begun hostilities President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored South Africa’s unwavering commitment to a peaceful and diplomatic…

Futures, Dollar Rise, Gold Soars After Trump’s Latest Tariff Salvo US equity futures are higher, led by Tech as investors largely ignored tariff headlines, in this case the 25% tariffs on steel/aluminum…

The US president has said he is committed to “buying and owning” the enclave, which he called a “big real estate site” US President Donald Trump has reiterated his plans to take…

The African nation’s attorney general says two foreigners are among the three suspects arrested for cruel treatment of illegal migrants The bodies of at least 28 migrants have been recovered from a…

The epic of Sunjata Keita has become heritage of the entire African continent The Empire of Mali was renowned not only within the continent of Africa, but also beyond its borders. Its…

The Foreign Ministry has been actively countering attempts to distort history, the Russian president has said President Vladimir Putin has praised Russian diplomats for defending the nation’s interests in a challenging international…

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot says Brussels will retaliate against new 25% levies on all steel and aluminum purchases The EU will take reciprocal measures if US President Donald Trump carries out…

The surge comes amid cold weather, low reserves, and US tariff threats Natural gas prices in the EU have climbed to their highest level in two years, driven by a combination of…

Several leaders have urged Europe to fight against lenient migration policies, as well as globalist and woke policies Right-wing leaders from across Europe have called for a new “Reconquista” to defend the…

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…

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…

U.K Pundit Neil Oliver provides a platform for a very important conversation. Two researchers, Sasha Latypova and Debbie Lerman, appear with Mr. Oliver to discuss the “COVID DOSSIER.”  An extensive research document…

Iran’s Foreign Ministry urged people across the country to take part in the celebrations to demonstrate unity and national will Iran has held nationwide rallies to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the…

Incoming Polar Blast Sends EU NatGas To Two-Year High As Stockpiles Dwindle European natural gas prices surged to a two-year high as new weather models forecast an incoming cold snap across Northwest Europe…

“No Way To Avoid Pain Of Worldwide Recession” – Ed Dowd Warns Of “Perfect Storm For Trump Admin” Authored by Greg Hunter via USAWatchdog, Former Wall Street money manager and financial analyst…

The rapper’s account became unavailable after a series of anti-Semitic and offensive posts The X account of US rapper and fashion designer Kanye West, also known as Ye, was listed as unavailable…

17 Percent Of US Homeowner Mortgages Are At 6 Percent Interest Or Higher: Report Authored by Naveen Athrappully via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The share of homeowners with 6 percent or…

Cargo ships could reportedly be impounded on grounds of supposed piracy and the threat of environmental incidents Several EU members are considering strengthening the legal framework for seizing ships in the Baltic…

Kiev should receive aid without strings attached during the conflict with Russia, the chancellor has insisted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has criticized US President Donald Trump for insisting that Ukraine should provide…

Moscow and Washington have showcased their fifth generation aircraft amid rising competition for defense partnership Russia’s fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Su-57, has made its debut at India’s largest air show, Aero India,…

Washington has yet to take steps to re-establish contacts with Russia, including on Ukraine, Vassily Nebenzia has said Russia is open to dialogue with the US, including on Ukraine, but has not…

Any deployment must be approved by the UN Security Council, Moscow’s envoy has said Russia will consider any foreign military forces deployed to Ukraine without the approval of the UN Security Council…

The latest cover shows the tech billionaire sitting at the Resolute desk in the Oval Office US President Donald Trump has ridiculed the latest cover of TIME magazine depicting Elon Musk. The…

Daily Omega-3 Supplements May Slow Down Aging, Study Finds Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish and flax seeds, may slow down the…

The Chinese leader has extended a reciprocal invitation to Vladimir Putin for WWII commemorations in his nation, Igor Morgulov says Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted an invitation to attend celebrations in…

Chinese Nationals Arrested For Allegedly Smuggling Counterfeit Goods Through SoCal Ports Two Chinese nationals living in Los Angeles were recently arrested for allegedly running a scheme to smuggle counterfeit goods from China…

The US president’s bid to relocate Palestinians is meaningless and politically motivated, according to the Turkish leader Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has denounced US President Donald Trump’s proposal to take control…

Rival armies have been fighting for control of the African country for nearly two years Sudan will form a new government after the army regains complete control of the capital, Khartoum, Reuters…

The equipment provided to the Republic of the Congo is aimed at strengthening monitoring and prevention of infectious diseases Russia has delivered a mobile laboratory to the Republic of the Congo to…

Imposing tariffs on the bloc will cause inflation in the US, the French president has warned US President Donald Trump should focus on containing China, not the EU, which is an American…

Refugees Paid More Than Germans? Federal Body Demands Higher Than Statutory Pay For Foreigners By Thomas Brooke of RMX News A decision by the Federal Employment Agency to mandate higher wages for…

Washington is essentially subsidizing the country to the tune of $200 billion a year, the US president has said Canada is “not viable” as a country without continued economic support and military…

Kim Jong Un Offers Rare Remarks On State Of Ukraine War, Blames US ‘Wild Ambition’ In rare words assessing the state of the Russia-Ukraine war, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has blamed…

The US president says he will slap additional 25% levies on all steel and aluminum purchases US President Donald Trump has threatened to hike tariffs on key metal imports. Speaking to reporters…

Lee Hsien Loong urged the nation to implement new strategies as the US reassesses its global role Singapore must adjust to a far less predictable world where the US is no longer…

Senate GOP Proposes Constitutional Amendment To Limit Size Of Supreme Court Authored by Matthew Vadum via The Epoch Times, Republicans in the U.S. Senate proposed a new constitutional amendment on Feb. 7…

Even Never Trumpers Are Warming Up To The Donald Authored by Victor Davis Hanson via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Commentary I’d like to talk a day about an irony. Maybe it’s…

First CBS News Poll Of Trump Stuns Democrats President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News over its “news distortion” of a 60 Minutes interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris may have compelled the left-leaning…

“Worst Go First”: Baltimore ICE Agents Arrest “MS-13 Terrorists” In Suburban Neighborhoods Maryland’s radical sanctuary state policies under Governor Wes Moore and the Democratic Party in Annapolis have unleashed public safety threats…

Trump, Musk, & The Deep State: The Battle Over Transparency Begins Authored by Roger Kimball via American Greatness, Here we go again. At the beginning of his first term as president, Donald…

Trump Says He’ll Impose 25% Tariffs On Steel And Aluminum On Monday President Donald Trump said Sunday that he will announce on Monday new 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum…

Top commanders have reportedly pressed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to lift the religious ban, citing existential threats Senior commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have urged Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…

Trump Says He Has Spoken Directly To Putin About Ending War In Ukraine Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump said this weekend that he spoke to Russian…

Unfavorable weather conditions are hindering rescue operations, authorities have said A Chinese cargo ship has run aground off Sakhalin Island in the Russian Far East, the regional branch of Russia’s Emergencies Ministry…

NIH Slashes Indirect Costs, Says Move Will Save Billions Per Year Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times, The National Institute of Health (NIH) on Feb. 7 decreased the maximum indirect…

Musk Calls For Impeachment Of Obama-Appointed Judge Who Blocked DOGE Access At Treasury Elon Musk has called for the impeachment of an Obama-appointed judge who barred DOGE and the Treasury Secretary from…

The US president’s Gaza plan must be discussed with key countries in the Middle East, according to Isaac Herzog US President Donald Trump will begin talks with Arab leaders regarding his proposal…

Earlier today, en route to the Superbowl in Louisiana, President Donald Trump held the first press conference above the officially renamed Gulf of America.  President Trump signed a proclamation and took questions…

President Trump gave an interview to Fox News to celebrate the nation coming together to watch the Superbowl, the biggest sporting event of the year in the USA.  Video Below: The United…

The Super Bowl Is About More Than Just The Game With all the hype surrounding the Super Bowl, it’s easy to forget that in the end, it is still a sporting event. However,…

The results of the US president’s decision have left “grant eaters” reeling If you’ve spent any time on social media recently, particularly X, you might have noticed a pattern. Media outlets, NGOs,…

In this almost comically odd interview, CNN host Dana Bash tries her hardest to defend criminal aliens from holding facilities at Guantanamo Bay. Bash asks for the details of detainees, their names,…

Trump: DOGE To Analyze Pentagon Spending After 7th Failed Audit President Donald Trump has directed Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to audit the Pentagon, after the Defense Department…

Secession From Illinois? It’s A Long Shot, But 6 Six Counties Voted Yes Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, Long shot is a huge understatement, but the sentiment alone says what you…

Afrikaner groups have vowed to find local solutions to land policies instead of resettling in the US Prominent Afrikaner (white South African) organizations, including AfriForum and the Solidarity Movement, have rejected an…

Moscow seeks to build a system of international diplomacy free from the “destructive” influence of the West, the foreign minister has said Russia is facing “critical challenges” in the international arena as…

This is remarkable. Truly alarming, quite stunning and a clear example of how corrupt the FBI agency is. There was a very disturbing article in the Los Angeles Times, warning criminal aliens…

Several EU leaders have pushed for a common European force free from US control in recent years European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for an alternative to NATO, arguing…