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The Next Gold Confiscation: What It Could Look Like… And How To Avoid It
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Moscow accuses British NGO of subversive activities in universities
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11 killed in stampede at cricket celebration in India
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Russia reports new railway sabotage near Ukraine
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North Korea reiterates ‘unconditional’ support for Russia
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Vietnam is in the Same Tough Trade Spot as Canada – It’s Not an Issue of Unwillingness, it’s Inability
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President Trump Announces Executive Order Restricting Entry of Foreign Nationals from Certain Countries
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Thomas Massie Wants Elon Musk to Fund Primary Challengers to Trump Supporters in Congress
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Thursday June 5th – Open Thread
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Sean Hannity Interviews FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino
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Tucker Carlson Interviews Former CIA Operations Officer John Kiriakou
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June 5th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 137
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Mass graves discovered in Libya
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Russia seizes two Ukrainian Abrams tanks – MOD (VIDEO)
Moscow’s forces have taken several pieces of Western-made weaponry in Sumy Region, the Defense Ministry said Russian forces have seized two Ukrainian US-made M1 Abrams tanks at the border with Ukraine’s Sumy…
Russia approves oil pipeline venture in African state
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Russian press crew hit by Ukrainian drones
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Where US Public Media Relies On Federal Funding Most
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European Industry Under Siege: China Deploys Rare Earths As Economic Weapon
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Trump views Zelensky as ‘bad guy’ – NYT
The US president believes that the Ukrainian leader “is edging the world to the precipice of nuclear war,” the report says US President Donald Trump is frustrated with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky,…
US Refuses Air Cover For European ‘Reassurance Force’ In Postwar Ukraine
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Ukrainian general reassigned days after stepping down
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This Neutered Isle: Britain After Britain
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Whites to become minority in UK in 40 years – study
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Trump Bans Citizens Of 12 Countries From Traveling To The US
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Trump orders probe into who really ran country under Biden
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Trump To Use Emergency Powers To Boost US Critical Minerals Industry
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Foreign-Made Explosives Used In Railway Terrorist Attacks: Kremlin
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US Warns Britain & France Not To Recognize Palestinian State
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A Warrior’s Homecoming: Trump’s Push To End Veteran Homelessness
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Hegseth Orders Gay-Rights Icon’s Name Erased From Navy Ship In Epic Pride-Month Troll
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Coming To America: Syrian Islamist Leader Sharaa Will Speak At UN
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Stablecoins To The Treasury’s Rescue
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EU allows members to spend Covid cash on arming Kiev – Politico
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Canada’s Wildfire Smoke Set To Blanket New York City
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Federal Judge Dismisses DNC ‘Election Interference’ Lawsuit Against Trump Admin
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Ship Carrying 800 EVs Abandoned In Pacific After Fire Breaks Out
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Education Department Says Columbia University Fails To Meet Accreditation Standards
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US issues security alert for Kiev
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Beer Distribution Data Signals “Rough Start” To Summer Drinking Season
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Kiev regime ‘not interested in peace,’ turning to terror, suffering ‘huge losses’ on battlefield: Key points from Putin’s speech
Ukraine’s leadership is derailing peace process in order to cling to power, according to the Russian president Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine’s leadership of carrying out terrorist attacks on Russian…
Pie-Crust Patriotism: Michael Moore Rewrites The Pledge Of Allegiance
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US Embassy Tells Americans Be Prepared To ‘Take Cover’ As Kiev Braces For ‘Shock & Awe’ Attack
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Beige Book Finds US Economy Diverging By Party Lines, No Trace Of Runaway Inflation
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The GOATs of Labor Party corruption – Kevin Rudd, his wife Therese Rein and their $400 million fortune
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Lt General Michael Flynn Has Strong Advice for President Donald Trump Regarding Russia-Ukraine Conflict
It is at moments like this when I wish General Michael Flynn had not comprehensively compromised his ability to provide advice and counsel to President Donald Trump. This is great advice shared…
President Trump Provides Context of Call with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Cut through all the chaff and countermeasures deployed by the professional DC system intended to convolute and keep Trump and Putin at arm’s length, and you can see the outline of what…
EU state’s PM refutes Zelensky’s latest ‘Russian threat’ claim
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Putin holds phone call with Pope
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Watch Live: House DOGE Subcommittee Exposes “Public Funds, Private Agendas: NGOs Gone Wild”
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Zelensky dismisses Russia’s peace memorandum
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Professor Called ‘Racist’ For Saying ‘Mob’ Can Sue Trustees, Judge Rules
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As India and Pakistan eye each other, this superpower eyes the whole map
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Top French robotics firm goes into liquidation
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Ayatollah Rejects US Nuclear Proposal, Vows Iran To Keep Enriching Uranium
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Marc Andreessen Predicts ‘Biggest Industry In The History Of The Planet’
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Trump Breaks Silence On Brazen Ukraine Drone Op In Lengthy Putin Call
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CBO Finds Big Beautiful Bill Raises US Deficit By $2.4 Trillion, Saddles Next President With Fiscal Drag
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US Army Hits Annual Recruitment Goals 4 Months Early
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Rubio Condemns CCP’s Tiananmen Square Massacre, Marking 36th Anniversary
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Bitcoin Becomes Safe Collateral: JPMorgan To Offer Loans Financed With Crypto Assets
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‘Korean Donald Trump’ emerges from the chaos in Seoul
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Trump says he spoke to Putin about Ukrainian attacks
The US president has described the phone call as “a good conversation” DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Germany reports spike in anti-Semitism
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June 4th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 136
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Wednesday June 4th – 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…
Popular weight loss drug raises risk of ‘silent’ cancer – study
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EU to debate accelerating departure of Ukrainian immigrants – Euractiv
Bloc members are reportedly reviewing support for Ukrainians amid rising costs and increasing social tensions EU member states will consider what to do with the millions of Ukrainian immigrants currently in the…
Ex-Trump advisor calls for seizure of US senator’s passport
Steve Bannon has accused Lindsey Graham of “stirring up” the Ukraine conflict by falsely promising US support to Kiev US Senator Lindsey Graham should be thrown in jail or have his passport…
US Futures Flat As Global Stocks Hit New All Time High
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“Too Late!” – Trump Blasts Powell After Weakest ADP Jobs Report In Over 2 Years
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Zelensky Says More Russia Talks ‘Pointless’ With Current Delegations
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Bank of Canada Keeps Rates At 2.75% As Expected, As It Waits To See Impact Of Trump Tariffs
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US Embassy Officials Warn Americans Not To Use Dating Apps To Meet People In Mexico
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Baffle ‘Em With Bullshit: Services Surveys Signal Soaring & Plunging Economy
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‘Illegitimate Kiev regime’ turning into terrorist organization – Putin
The latest terrorist acts carried out by Ukraine in Russia are the outcome of decisions made by the political leadership, the president has said Facing heavy battlefield losses, the “illegitimate Kiev regime”…
WTI Extends Gains As Crude Stocks See Biggest Draw Since December
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Foreign-made explosives used in railway terrorist attacks – Russian prosecutors
Ukrainian intelligence planned the explosions which led to the deaths of seven civilians, the chair of Russia’s investigative committee has said Explosives used to blow up two railway bridges in Russia over…
Zuma criticizes Trump over genocide claims
The US president should know better what constitutes genocide, the former South African leader has said Former president Jacob Zuma has affirmed that there is no genocide in South Africa, describing US…
Indian and Pakistani ‘dueling’ delegations land in Washington
Teams of politicians and diplomats were sent from New Delhi and Islamabad to present their views on the recent conflict between the nations Delegations of both Indian and Pakistani diplomats and politicians…
Woman arrested for gathering intel near Crimean Bridge – FSB
The strategic Russian transport link has withstood numerous Ukrainian attacks, including another one earlier this week A woman has been arrested in Russia for allegedly collecting intelligence on air defense systems near…
Major Russian city backs fines for promoting abortion
The penalties are part of a proposed bill targeting individuals and entities pressuring women into terminating pregnancies Lawmakers in the Russian city of St. Petersburg have advanced a bill that would impose…
NATO summit to avoid Ukraine membership issue – AFP
The bloc’s members are concerned that the topic could lead to a public rift between the EU and US, the agency’s sources have said NATO leaders convening for a key summit this…
Moscow announces dates for next POW swap
Russia’s lead negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky, has said the exchange with Ukraine will take place between June 7 and 9 Russia and Ukraine will conduct their next mass prisoner exchange at the end…
Bad peace or no state at all? What this NATO-torn state is facing years after its leader’s murder
Libya is no longer just a post-Arab Spring tragedy, but a credibility test for multilateral diplomacy Libya has endured a collapse unmatched in modern North Africa since the United Nations Security Council…
Man arrested in EU state for providing Russian TV access
Latvia has barred media outlets linked to Moscow from reaching audiences since the Ukraine conflict escalated in 2022, citing alleged propaganda Latvian police have arrested a man accused of providing access…
US intel behind Ukrainian attack on Russian planes – ex-French spy
Kiev could not have remotely piloted drones deep inside Russia without American satellite data, according to Guillaume Ancel Ukraine would not have been able to remotely attack strategic Russian aircraft parked deep…
Ukraine’s strikes on Russian airfields risk escalation – Trump envoy
Kiev jeopardized a key pillar of Moscow’s nuclear security, and the response could be unpredictable, Keith Kellogg has warned The recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian airfields reportedly hosting nuclear-capable bombers sharply…
Arming Kiev could count as NATO defense spending – Euractiv
Western officials have called the Ukraine conflict a proxy war against Russia NATO members could formally include weapons supplies to Ukraine as part of increased defense budgets, according to a proposal cited…
UK pledges 100,000 new drones for Kiev
The move comes amid a new British militarization campaign, citing a potential conflict with Russia The UK has pledged to supply 100,000 new drones to Ukraine by April 2026, in addition to…
UN aid workers killed in ambush in African state
The personnel were delivering critical food aid to a famine-stricken city in war-torn Sudan, according to the organization At least five UN aid workers were killed and several others injured when an…
Number Of Zombie Properties Increase In 30 US States
Number Of Zombie Properties Increase In 30 US States The number of zombie homes – vacant properties abandoned by owners during the foreclosure process – rose in 30 U.S. states and the…
US Sanctions Threaten Europe’s Russian Gas Lifeline
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Russia and UN official discuss steps to end Sudan conflict
Moscow has said peace in the African state must come without “destructive external interference” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin has met with the UN secretary-general’s personal envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra,…