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President Donald Trump holds an impromptu presser aboard Air Force One en route back to Washington DC.  Most of the conversation centers around the upcoming “Liberty Day” tariffs, and the Ukraine-Russia conflict….

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…

Jens-Frederik Nielsen has pushed back against the US president’s plan to annex the Danish autonomous territory Newly elected Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has urged the people of Greenland to unite and make…

Will India Join The Asian “Squad”? Authored by Andrew Korybko via substack, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Romeo Brawner invited India to join the Asian “Squad” while speaking at…

Ukrainian leader is reportedly aiming to sideline opposition by calling a snap vote Vladimir Zelensky and his team have begun laying the groundwork for a summer presidential vote in Ukraine in a…

Trump Says He Is ‘Not Joking’ About Running For 3rd Presidential Term Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he is “not…

B-21 “Bomber On A Budget” Authored by Rebecca Grant via RealClearDefense, Even in the era of DOGE, President Donald J. Trump is doubling down on American investment in sixth-generation aircraft.  The Air…

A $100 Million Coin Collection Was “Buried For Decades”; Now It’s Up For Auction If you’re looking for motivation to take the ole’ metal detector out on the beach and wander around…

The US president has warned Kiev against “backing out” of the rare earth deal with Washington US President Donald Trump has warned Vladimir Zelensky to think twice before rejecting the latest version…

These Are The U.S. Cities Where People Are Most Delinquent On Debt A new WalletHub study ranks the 100 largest U.S. cities by debt delinquency, using two key metrics: the percentage of…

Russia Seeks To Balance Ties With US, China: Official Authored by Andrew Thornebrooke via The Epoch Times, The Kremlin is seeking to balance its relationship with the United States alongside its military…

University Of Michigan Guts DEI Programs Authored by Bill Pan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The University of Michigan said it will eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts following…

Special forces have “neutralized” the shooter who barricaded himself atop a residential high-rise in Murmansk A gunman opened fire from the rooftop of a multistory building in central Murmansk late Sunday, prompting…

The US president has hinted at constitutional workarounds to bypass the two-term limit President Donald Trump has said he is “not joking” about potentially seeking a third term in office, telling NBC…

After the previous phone conversation between the two leaders, Russia and Ukraine went on to separately agree to a partial ceasefire US President Donald Trump has said he may have another phone…

It has long been evident that the US military served as the “the eyes, ears, and brain” behind any significant actions by Kiev, Sergey Poletaev told RT The recent New York Times…

Key Takeaways From NYT’s Secret History Detailing US ‘Shocking’ Involvement In Ukraine War It is years too late and alternative and independent media had already done so much work on exposing the reality, including 600+…

Washington’s actions in the past have undermined trust between the two nations, President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran has ruled out direct talks with Washington in response to President Donald Trump’s recent…

The Global Economy As An After School Special By Peter Tchir of Academy Securities The Global Economy As An After School Special This follows directly from Friday’s Warning, for lack of a…

Canadian Banks Linked To Chinese Fentanyl Laundering Risk US Treasury Sanctions After Cartel Terror Designation In an explosive interview with The Bureau’s Sam Cooper, David Asher – a former senior U.S. State Department official with…

A Case For Net Zero Immigration Authored by Robert Syrus via Robert’s Newsletter, Elon Musk fired over 6,000 Twitter employees, which was about 80 percent of the company’s workforce, starting in November…

Mysterious Airstrip On Island Off Yemen Might Be Used By US Warplanes Friday and the overnight hours saw US warplanes significantly ramp up airstrikes on Yemen, with several dozens of strikes on…

Preparing for a conflict over Taiwan should be prioritized over any other potential threats, a document signed by Peter Hegseth reportedly says A newly issued internal Pentagon document setting priorities for the…

The American vassals’ nominal show of defiance against the US president’s land-grab plan is pathetic In Frank Herbert’s novel ‘Dune’ – with its blood-soaked canvas of a whole universe of rules-based empire,…

Musk Sued By Wisconsin AG Over $1 Million Giveaways Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit Friday against tech billionaire Elon…

West Jerusalem will ensure security in the enclave once the militant group goes, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel is ready to negotiate an end to the Gaza conflict if Hamas…

Jeffrey Goldberg appearing on Meet the Press, says he has met and spoken to Mike Waltz and that Waltz’s ongoing denials to that end are “simply not true.”   Goldberg notes his phone…

A recent New York Times report shows the US was dangerously close to a direct conflict with Russia, Dmitry Suslov has told RT The administration of former President Joe Biden pushed the…

Appearing on Fox New with Maria Bartiromo, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett walks through the intent of the upcoming April 2nd ‘liberation day’ tariffs. Hassett notes the auto tariffs are likely…

Using military force to acquire the island is not “off the table,” the American president has said US President Donald Trump has said he is sure that Washington will take over Greenland…

Watch: Disaster Strikes German Space Rocket  There is growing unease across the European continent—from the war in Ukraine and the migrant crisis to economic troubles in Germany and even the continent’s lagging…

Up to 300 employees at the Congress-funded think tank’s headquarters have been fired, according to media reports The administration of US President Donald Trump has fired almost all employees at the headquarters…

BlackRock’s Panama Port Deal With CK Hutchison Won’t Be Signed Next Week President Trump’s master plan to strengthen hemispheric defense—aimed at eliminating Chinese influence in the Panama Canal—appears to have hit a bottleneck…

Washington has asked companies that work with the US government to drop their diversity programs France’s Ministry of Foreign Trade has denounced a request by Washington that French companies working with the…

Trump’s New World Order Authored by Nick Giambruno via InternationalMan.com, The US-led world order has undergone several distinct phases since the end of World War 2. From 1945 to 1991, it was…

The Pentagon was indispensable in helping Kiev hit priority Russian targets, the outlet has claimed A New York Times investigation has found that the administration of former US President Joe Biden provided…

Greenland, Denmark Push Back On Vance’s Visit Authored by Andrew Thornebrooke via The Epoch Times, Leadership in Denmark and Greenland are pushing back against the Trump administration’s proposal to take over Greenland…

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…

The Chief of Staff to the President is a key administration official in any White House. With one foot in policy and one foot in politics, the CoS shapes the outcomes of…

Sanctioned Syrian Population Desperately Trying To Access Oil & Gas Syria’s severe power shortages have continued throughout the country, also as many towns and cities remain largely destroyed following well over a…

If Everything Is Going To Be Okay, Why Are The US & The EU Feverishly Preparing For World War III? Authored by Michael Snyder via The End of The American Dream blog,…

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”…

The dynamic is obvious to any intellectually honest observer, which is to say U.S. and Western media disqualify themselves and continue pushing preferred EU narratives. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected the…

Estonia and Lithuania are concerned Moscow could redeploy its forces to their borders if the fighting stops, the outlet has said The Baltic nations believe a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict would…

Slovak politicians and economists argue that the measures “have never worked” and backfired on the countries that imposed them Slovakia hosted a conference on Saturday calling for the removal of EU sanctions…

Washington became a “part of the kill chain” by providing invaluable intelligence and strategic support, one official told the paper The administration of US President Joe Biden was far more deeply involved…

The US president has said he still trusts National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth US President Donald Trump has said he has no plans to fire anyone after…

The Russian president has suggested that UN-backed external governance in Kiev could provide a legitimate foundation for peace negotiations Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal to establish a temporary international administration in Ukraine…

The Ukrainian leader reportedly asked Massimo D’Alema to seek help from China and Brazil to prevent Kiev’s collapse Former Italian Prime Minister Massimo D’Alema has claimed that he undertook a secret diplomatic…

A new 23-member cabinet has been formed four months after the ouster of former President Bashar Assad Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has announced the formation of a new 23-member transitional government in…

SpaceX Offers Starlink To Myanmar, Thailand After 1000 Dead In Massive Earthquake SpaceX announced on Friday that it is “prepared to provide Starlink kits to assist with communications and relief efforts” in…

“Damning Conduct”: FBI Agents Stationed In Asia Paid For Sex From Prostitutes Over Several Years FBI agents stationed overseas engaged in sex with prostitutes in Cambodia, the Philippines, and Thailand—sometimes while colleagues…

Federal Judge Halts Shutdown Of Voice Of America Authored by Bill Pan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America…

The EU candidate’s pro-Western government has extended the arrest of the Moldovan autonomous region’s leader by 20 days Moldovan opposition MP Marina Tauber has criticized the European Union for abandoning the principles…

China’s Tech Triple Play Threatens US National Security Authored by Craig Singleton via RealClearWire, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping has defiantly declared that technological innovation is the “main battlefield” in…

“Reimagine New Jersey”: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Shown in Video Supporting Farrakhan’s Racist, Violent Views Authored by Jonathan Turley, Across the country, Democratic leaders are resorting to what I have called “rage…

Federal Judge Blocks Deportation Of Tufts University Student Detained By ICE Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, A federal judge in Massachusetts on Friday blocked the deportation of a Tufts…

Belgrade has requested Moscow’s aid in investigating claims amplified by a Soros- and USAID-funded NGO A group of officers from Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrived in Serbia and will spend…

White House dismisses ‘Signalgate’ as a smear campaign amid media reports of a push to oust the national security adviser Vice President J.D. Vance and other senior officials “gently offered” President Donald…

The president slashed federal funding to the US media arm described by his adviser as “a giant rot and burden to the American taxpayer” A US district judge has issued a restraining…

Paper Promises, Golden Truths Authored by Adam Sharp via DailyReckoning.com, Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value – zero. — Voltaire, 18th century In films and TV shows set in the…

Trump Administration Using Spy Satellites To Monitor Southern Border The Trump administration ordered two Pentagon intelligence agencies—the NGA and NRO—to use spy satellites to monitor the U.S.-Mexico border in a broader effort…

In an announcement on his Twitter (X) account, Elon Musk announces that xAI is purchasing X (Twitter) in an internal stock swap.  Twitter was valued at $33 billion, and xAI at $80…

President Trump held an impromptu press availability aboard Airforce One just prior to landing in Florida. [It is smart for President Trump to get out of Washington DC as much as possible,…

Losing USAID likely means the CIA will hit back hard on the subject of Ukraine as retaliation.  USAID was the front group for CIA interventionist operations globally.  The omnipotent silo will not…

After a massive earthquake hit the region with epicenter in Myanmar, the death toll continues to climb.  As far away as Bangkok (600km from epicenter), rescue workers are still trying to find…

There is a lot of speculation about the potential for President Trump to remove National Security Advisor Mike Waltz following the SignalGate fiasco.  However, I doubt it will come soon. Yes, CTH…

University Of Michigan Guts DEI Programs Authored by Bill Pan via The Epoch Times, The University of Michigan said it will eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts following the Trump…

Maryland Democrats Pass “Sleep Tax” – Is A Thinking Tax Next? Maryland lawmakers are scrambling to address a staggering $3.3 billion budget shortfall. To close the gap, far-left Governor Wes Moore and…

Trump Signs Exec Order Restoring Improperly Removed Statues And Public Monuments President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at overhauling the Smithsonian to combat what he calls “divisive, race-centered” narratives pushed…

Approximately six million Australians will vote for independents or minor parties at the federal election to be held on the 3rd of May 2025. The six million figure is based on the…

Trump Inks $100 Million Deal With Skadden Law Firm Authored by Samantha Flom via The Epoch Times, A prominent Wall Street law firm has struck a deal with the White House to…

The myth of Moscow’s alleged economic over-reliance on Beijing As Russian-Chinese relations continue to deepen, so too does the rhetoric surrounding them. On the political front, ties between the two countries are…

Kiev’s forces have launched a series of strikes targeting power lines in Belgorod Region, the Defense Ministry has said Ukrainian forces are increasingly targeting Russian civilian energy infrastructure despite claims by Kiev…

Rep. Masssie Pushes For Nationwide Right To Carry Firearms Without Permit Authored by José Niño via Headline USA, Earlier this week, the House Judiciary Committee passed a bill HR 38, a bill that allows…

The current “emergency” free-trade regime for Kiev is due to expire in June, according to Brussels The EU plans to scale down its imports of Ukrainian farm produce, the bloc’s commissioner for…

The Gordonstoun coat of arms was emblazoned on the clothing of a paratrooper who died fighting Russian forces in Kursk Region Russian soldiers have discovered the crest of the prestigious UK school…

These Are The Best States For House Flipping A new study ranks the best states for house flipping, using data on sale prices, remodeling costs, sales volume, and time on market. By…

Scott Jennings To CNN Panel: Democrats Morphed Into Angry Mob Cheering Violence & Chaos Following sleazy Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s disheartening remarks about the Texas Governor’s wheelchair-bound condition, GOP analyst Scott Jennings offered…

Ultra-Processed Life Authored by Charles Hugh Smith via OfTwoMinds blog, Consuming more of this Ultra-Processed World is not a path to “the good life,” it’s a path to the destruction and derangement of an Ultra-Processed…

The French Economic Ministry has reportedly pushed back by saying that the values of the Trump administration were not those of Paris Washington has requested that French companies working for the US…

Trump Puts The System On Trial Authored by Waters and Ellwanger via RealClearWorld, President Trump’s supporters have denounced the federal judges seeking to stall or stop this administration’s government overhaul. But there…

Many of Kiev’s key objectives were never met, according to its former envoy to the EU The recent negotiations between Moscow and Washington in Saudi Arabia were a total defeat for both…

Boris Johnson has urged European nations to increase defense spending Europeans should not be “deluded” that there is an alternative “defense pillar” to NATO, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said….

“Content Agnostic”: EU Official Denies Anti-Free Speech Policies In Bizarre Letter To Congress Authored by Jonathan Turley, After returning recently from speaking at the World Forum in Berlin, I testified in the Senate Judiciary Committee…

The economic restrictions are “painful” for Moscow and “represent a powerful lever,” according to the European Commission president The EU will not lift its sanctions against Russia for as long as the…

Tehran is capable of retaliating against any enemy, according to IRGC Navy head Alireza Tangsiri Iran will not bow to US pressure to resume talks over its nuclear program, a top naval…

Russia Says UK & France Behind Latest Attack On Its Energy Infrastructure There’s been another reported attack on the Sudzha pipeline infrastructure in Russia’s Kursk Region on Friday. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova conveyed…

Car Wars: The EU (Probably) Strikes Back By Stefan Koopman, Senior Macro Strategist at Rabobank The Trump administration’s decision to slap a 25% tariff on imported cars and parts is yet another move…

Another threat faced by the autonomous Danish territory is Chinese expansion, according to the US president US President Donald Trump has promised to defend Greenland, an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of…

EU Publishes Delusional 72 Hour Bug Out Bag Video In Preparation For War With all the insufferable quirkiness of a drunken liberal wine-mom, EU Commissioner for humanitarian aid and crisis management, Hadja Lahbib,…

Top diplomats and experts from the two nations have gathered in Moscow to work on strengthening cooperation India and Russia need to explore new ways to deepen their strategic partnership, officials and…

A man who injured five people with knives came from Donetsk Region, Dutch media have said citing security sources Dutch police have revealed the identity of the suspect who seriously injured five…

Artyom Dmitruk blasted his country’s leader over an attempt to take over the sacred catacombs of the county’s oldest monastery Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky is waging a campaign of terror against his own…

The billionaire’s xAI artificial intelligence startup has acquired the social media platform Tech billionaire Elon Musk has announced that his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has acquired the social media platform X, which…

The number of victims is expected to rise as rescue operations continue The death toll from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake which rocked Myanmar on Friday has reached 1,002, the state-run broadcaster MRTV has…

Security in South Sudan could deteriorate “rapidly and unpredictably,” London has warned The UK has advised British nationals to leave South Sudan, where escalating tensions have sparked widespread fears that the East…

The push for peace is yielding progress but “there’s a lot of ill will between the parties,” according to the US president US President Donald Trump has said that diplomatic efforts to…

The Cabinet Committee on Security has greenlit a $7.3bn order for 156 light combat helicopters for the army and air force India has greenlit the procurement of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH)…