ICE Raid At Omaha Food Plant Results In Dozens Of Arrests, New Applicants For Open Jobs Via American Greatness, The largest federal worksite immigration enforcement raid so far this year in Nebraska,…
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Israel wants to annihilate Iranian nuclear facilities before talks – ambassador
Any consideration of peace talks must come after Iran loses the capability to pursue the program, Simona Halperin has told RT Israel wants to entirely dismantle both Iran’s nuclear program and destroy…
Randi Weingarten Quits DNC After David Hogg Ouster
Randi Weingarten Quits DNC After David Hogg Ouster Two of the most powerful figures in organized labor have dramatically cut ties with the Democratic National Committee – a stunning rebuke to new…
King-less?
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These Countries Have Suffered The Biggest Declines In Freedom
These Countries Have Suffered The Biggest Declines In Freedom Over the past decade, freedom has sharply declined in many countries. Authoritarian leaders have expanded their power by rewriting constitutions, silencing the media,…
12 Contexts For An Era Of Global Conflict
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Epidemiologist Who Was Fired From Harvard After Refusing COVID Shot Named To CDC Vaccine Panel
Epidemiologist Who Was Fired From Harvard After Refusing COVID Shot Named To CDC Vaccine Panel Authored by Jennifer Kabbany via The College Fix, World-renowned infectious-disease epidemiologist Martin Kulldorff — who was fired…
Russia should be in G8 – Trump
Excluding the country from the group of primarily Western major economies was “a big mistake,” the US leader has said US President Donald Trump has called Russia’s removal from the group of…
20Y Auction Prices “On The Screws” Amid Solid Foreign Demand
20Y Auction Prices “On The Screws” Amid Solid Foreign Demand With Thursday a holiday, and the Fed statement on Wednesday, it’s an especially abbreviated week for bond issuance which is why at…
Where Is The Tariff Inflation?
Where Is The Tariff Inflation? Authored by Jeffrey Tucker via The Epoch Times, Well, this is awkward… For months, many, most, if not all economists have been predicting a re-inflation due to…
Sarepta Crashes After Second Death On Gene Therapy Drug
Sarepta Crashes After Second Death On Gene Therapy Drug Sarepta Therapeutics shares suffered their steepest drop in years on Monday morning after a second teenage patient died following treatment with Elevidys, the…
Deterrence or death: Israel is making the case for a nuclear-armed Iran
Tehran will continue to be sanctioned, pummeled, and subjected to targeted assassinations until strategic deterrence is attained Just hours after Israel launched its strikes on Iran in the early hours of Friday,…
Trump Orders ICE To Expand Illegal Immigrant Deportation Efforts
Trump Orders ICE To Expand Illegal Immigrant Deportation Efforts Authored by Aldgra Fredly via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump on Sunday directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to expand efforts…
Ten Years Ago Today
I know more than a few of us were here on these pages discussing Donald Trump in June of 2015 when he announced his intention to run for the Republican presidential nomination….
British gay couple charged with rape and murder of baby they wanted to adopt
The 13-month-old boy, whom the pair had not finished adopting, died in 2023 British secondary school teacher Jamie Varley has been charged with the murder and sexual assault of a 13-month-old boy…
Israel strikes Iranian state broadcaster’s office
The office has continued to operate despite the damage sustained in the attack, according to local media The Israeli military has targeted the headquarters of Iran’s state broadcaster (IRINN) as part of…
MI6 reveals first female boss
Blaise Metreweli has previously described Russia and China as threats to the UK The UK has named Blaise Metreweli as the next head of the Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known as MI6,…
Zelensky Pushes New Arms Package Discussion With Trump At G7
Zelensky Pushes New Arms Package Discussion With Trump At G7 With things blowing up in the Middle East over the last four days, it’s easy to forget that there’s a whole war…
El Salvador Buys 240 Bitcoin Since IMF Non-Accumulation Agreement
El Salvador Buys 240 Bitcoin Since IMF Non-Accumulation Agreement Authored by Zoltan Vardai via CoinTelegraph.com, El Salvador, the world’s first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, has continued buying the cryptocurrency…
Kiev and London plotting ‘bloody provocations’ – Russian spy agency
The “terrorist tandem” is seeking to derail US-Russia efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, the SVR has warned Kiev and London have been plotting a series of “bloody provocations” to escalate the…
US postpones talks with Russia – foreign ministry
Moscow and Washington had agreed to restore diplomatic relations following two meetings earlier this year The US has postponed bilateral consultations with Moscow aimed at easing tensions and restoring diplomatic missions, Russian…
G7 still thinks it is running the world. The global majority has moved on
As geopolitical rifts deepen, the group struggles to find common ground on Ukraine, Gaza, trade, and the climate – raising doubts about its role The G7 meeting in Canada is likely to…
Islam growing three times as fast as Christianity – study
The global Muslim population grew by nearly 21% in the 2010s, Pew Research Center data suggests Islam grew approximately three times as fast as Christianity between 2010 and 2020, spurred by higher…
Have We Forgotten How The Senate Works? – Navigating the BBB
I’m becoming increasingly convinced that people on the ConInc side of the conversation also need to pretend not to know things. There is an increased sentiment of frustration toward President Donald Trump…
EU state MP says parents raided after Russian-language scandal
Latvian lawmaker Aleksey Roslikov has accused authorities of using psychological pressure by intimidating his family A Latvian MP has claimed his parents’ home was raided in what he called an effort to…
Germany to enhance security at ‘Jewish sites’ – chancellor
Berlin is preparing for potential Iranian attacks, Friedrich Merz has said Germany is preparing for potential Iranian attacks targeting the local Jewish community, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has told journalists before departing for…
Ruptly & RT offices in Tehran evacuated over IDF strikes
Israel has confirmed hitting an Iranian state broadcaster among other targets The shared offices of RT’s Tehran bureau and a Ruptly video agency branch have been evacuated due to intensifying IDF strikes…
Three More States Diverge From CDC On COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
Three More States Diverge From CDC On COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times, Officials from three states said on June 12 that pregnant women should still be…
Chopper Presser – President Trump Impromptu Remarks Departing the White House
Chopper pressers are the best pressers. President Trump departs the White House to attend the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada (aka the “Canadian Rockies”). As he departs, President trump takes a few…
Monday June 16th – 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…
Minnesota Officials Make Dramatic Press Announcement Following Capture and Arrest of Vance Boelter
The man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another crawled to SWAT police officers in surrender Sunday after they located him in the woods near his home. Vance Boelter was arrested…
June 16th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 148
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…
Good Grief – Zelenskyy (Ukraine) and Sheinbaum (Mexico) Travel to G7 Canada to Influence and Intercept
I’ll break out a different analytical discussion on other foreign interest matters in a separate post; however, as the G7 kicks off it is very interesting to notice who shows up on…
All Eyes On Trump As G7 Summit Begins Amid Middle East Tensions
All Eyes On Trump As G7 Summit Begins Amid Middle East Tensions Authored by Emel Akan via The Epoch Times, President Donald Trump arrived in Alberta, Canada, on Sunday for the Group…
Key Events This Holiday-Shortened Week: FOMC, Retail Sales, G7, Middle East War
Key Events This Holiday-Shortened Week: FOMC, Retail Sales, G7, Middle East War Just one week ago, it was all about US/China but that seems a long time ago now as 2025 continues…
Man suspected of killing US state lawmaker caught – police
The 57-year-old reportedly had a manifesto listing 70 public figures including abortion supporters The primary suspect in the murder of senior Democratic Minnesota state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband has been…
Market Rapidly Evolving Towards Positive Outcome In The Middle East
Market Rapidly Evolving Towards Positive Outcome In The Middle East Authored by Peter Tchir via Academy Securities, While the fighting continues between Iran and Israel, the market is pricing in a positive…
Putin thanks Erdogan for organizing Moscow-Kiev talks
The Russian president told his Turkish counterpart that Moscow has strictly adhered to the agreements reached in Istanbul Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan for helping…
Porsche explains why It ‘can’t’ leave Russia
The high-end German automaker was among the first to announce plans to exit the country but claims it faced challenges selling local assets Luxury German carmaker Porsche has not exited Russia due…
‘No panic in Tehran’: Russian expert recounts night of Israeli airstrikes
BRICS talks go on as missiles fall – a Russian analyst shares what he saw and heard in the Iranian capital “No panic. Everyone is just getting on with their work.” That’s…
HL Indian students in Iran to be relocated- Foreign Ministry
New Delhi is planning to relocate some Indian students in Iran to “safer places” within the country, and is also exploring “other feasible options” for their safety, the Indian foreign ministry said…
Top Russian MP blasts EU aspirant for betraying national heritage
The criticism was sparked after police knocked a priest to the ground during an anti-LGBTQ rally in the Moldovan capital The Moldovan authorities have sacrificed the country’s centuries-old heritage in exchange for…
Futures Surge As Dip-Buyers Ignore Escalating Middle-East War
Futures Surge As Dip-Buyers Ignore Escalating Middle-East War US equity futures are higher, oil is lower and multiple asset classes are displaying a risk on tone as markets shrug off the situation in…
African state partners with Russia to boost gold revenues
A joint refinery project in Mali aims to quadruple local output and meet global standards Mali’s government will partner with the Russian Yadran Group to establish a state-owned gold refinery aimed at…
Chokepoint Watch: GPS Jamming Impacts Tankers Across Strait Of Hormuz
Chokepoint Watch: GPS Jamming Impacts Tankers Across Strait Of Hormuz Despite Israel and Iran volleying missiles and bombs at one another over the weekend, Brent crude futures showed a surprisingly muted reaction Monday morning,…
Russian diplomats facing ‘nerve-wracking’ situation in Israel – envoy
Shockwaves from nearby explosions shattered windows in several embassy residences, according to Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov. Russian nationals in Israel, including diplomatic staff, are facing significant danger due to the country’s ongoing hostilities…
US aerial tankers headed to Middle East – media
The reported deployment has driven speculation that the US is directly involved in the Israel-Iran war The US has reportedly deployed more than 30 aerial refueling tankers across the Atlantic toward the…
South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Iran
The offensive raises serious concerns under international law, including violations of sovereignty and territorial integrity, Pretoria has said Government has expressed “profound” concern regarding the attacks conducted by Israel on targets within…
Tech Giants’ Energy Hunger Shown In Charts
Tech Giants’ Energy Hunger Shown In Charts A new report reveals that just six hyperscalers—Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Oracle, and Apple—now account for a significant share of U.S. load growth, with electricity demand…
America’s Cities Are Sinking…
America’s Cities Are Sinking… Across the U.S., major urban centers are experiencing significant land subsidence, a.k.a the sinking of land. This map, via Visual Capitalist’s Kayla Zhu, visualizes the average vertical land…
Israel’s Strike On South Pars: Is Europe Facing A New Energy Crisis?
Israel’s Strike On South Pars: Is Europe Facing A New Energy Crisis? Submitted by Thomas Kolbe Israel’s recent military strike on Iran’s nuclear capabilities and the main artery of its energy sector…
Moscow ready to repatriate more remains Ukrainian troops – MOD
Kiev could receive an additional 2,239 bodies, the Russian defense ministry has said Russia is ready to hand over more remains of fallen troops to Ukraine, in addition to making good on…
LA Mayor Bass Says If ICE Raids Persist, There’ll Be ‘Nobody’ Left To Nanny The Kids Or Mow The Lawns
LA Mayor Bass Says If ICE Raids Persist, There’ll Be ‘Nobody’ Left To Nanny The Kids Or Mow The Lawns Authored by Olivia Murray via AmericanThinker.com, Everyone probably remembers during Donald Trump’s…
Helicopter crash kills seven people in northern India- Media
The victims were on a pilgrimage to one of Hinduism’s holiest sites A helicopter crash in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand on Sunday morning resulted in the death of all seven people…
Suspected Ukrainian agent accused of assassination plot – Moscow
The alleged bomber tried to kill a local official in Russia’s Kherson Region, FSB security agency has said A Russian citizen residing in the country’s Kherson Region has been charged with terrorism…
Russia has fulfilled Istanbul promises – top negotiator
The bodies of over 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been handed over to Kiev as agreed, Vladimir Medinsky has announced Russia has returned the bodies of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers, Moscow’s chief negotiator…
Starmer launches long-delayed UK-wide grooming gangs inquiry
For months, the British PM has faced criticism for refusing to launch a probe into the abuse of young girls across the country UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ordered a nationwide…
Sarkozy stripped of France’s highest state award
The former president has lost the Legion of Honor over a corruption conviction Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been excluded from the prestigious National Order of the Legion of Honor, according…
Can Africa Power Europe’s Green Hydrogen Ambitions?
Can Africa Power Europe’s Green Hydrogen Ambitions? Authored by Felicity Bradstock via OilPrice.com, The EU has committed $27.4 million to the Italian H2 Backbone project, part of a 3,300 km pipeline to…
Deadly South African storm claims dozens of lives (VIDEO)
Authorities have pointed to climate change as a key driver of increasingly devastating weather incidents The death toll from last week’s deadly flooding in South Africa has climbed to 88, as emergency…
War-torn African state orders evacuation of citizens from Iran
Sudan says Israel’s “unjust aggression” against Tehran poses a “serious threat” to international peace and security Sudan’s transitional government has ordered the immediate evacuation of its nationals from Iran, where Israeli airstrikes…
German Commissioner Calls For Purge Of AfD Members From Police Ranks
German Commissioner Calls For Purge Of AfD Members From Police Ranks Authored by Thomas Brooke via Remix News, The police commissioner of the German Bundestag, Uli Grötsch, has demanded that all members…
Cockpit voice recorder recovered from Air India crash – official
The discovery could help investigators identify the likely cause of the accident that claimed 290 lives Officials investigating the crash of Air India flight AI171, recovered the plane’s second cockpit voice recorder…
Ukraine’s Infrastructure Damage Exceeds $175 Billion
Ukraine’s Infrastructure Damage Exceeds $175 Billion More than three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the war has already inflicted over $175 billion in direct damage to the country’s buildings and infrastructure, according to…
Russian missiles strike Ukrainian HQ – MOD (VIDEO)
An industrial building reportedly used by Kiev’s military officer corps were targeted with Iskander ballistic weapons Russian forces have targeted a Ukrainian military headquarters with Iskander ballistic missiles, the Defense Ministry reported…
Russia never sought to ban homosexuality – Putin
Moscow has only shielded traditional values from Western propaganda, the president said Russia has banned propaganda promoting same-sex relations but has never sought to outlaw homosexuality itself, according to President Vladimir Putin….
Zelensky’s Latest Tweetstorm Is Full Of Panic
Zelensky’s Latest Tweetstorm Is Full Of Panic Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Zelensky fired off over a dozen paragraphs in his latest tweetstorm on Saturday afternoon that can be read in…
With China Rapidly Scaling Up Nuclear Energy, US Faces ‘A Sputnik Moment’
With China Rapidly Scaling Up Nuclear Energy, US Faces ‘A Sputnik Moment’ Authored by John Haughey via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The United States has nearly twice as many nuclear reactors…
California Retail Theft Rose 11% From 2014 To 2023: Report
California Retail Theft Rose 11% From 2014 To 2023: Report California’s soft-on-crime approach, along with pandemic-era actions, may have contributed to a rise in retail theft from 2014 to 2023, according to…
Trump orders ‘largest mass deportation in history’
The US president has urged ICE agents to focus on Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and other Democratic strongholds US President Donald Trump has instructed federal agents to dramatically ramp up deportations…
President Trump Threatens Iran to Make a Deal
As the G7 leaders gather in Canada for their annual meeting, President Trump delivers a message to Iran from his Truth Social account. President Trump continues pushing Iran to make a deal…
Sunday Talks – Bret Baier Interviews Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu knows he needs the support of the United States government if he is going to succeed in his war against Iran; intended to forever eliminate the potential…
Manhunt Continues for Vance Luther Boelter – Minnesota Assassin
Vance Luther Boelter, 57, continues to evade authorities as the manhunt for him widens. The manhunt followed Boelter, disguised as a police officer, fatally shot former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and…
Senate Intel Committee Chair Advocates for Expanded Israeli Conflict with Iran
Senator Tom Cotton is the current chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee and one of the strongest voices in full support of military strikes against Iran. Good morning, and Happy Father’s Day…
California City Makes Homeless Eligible For Arrest If They Refuse 3 Offers Of Shelter
California City Makes Homeless Eligible For Arrest If They Refuse 3 Offers Of Shelter Authored by Kimberley Hayek via The Epoch Times, The San Jose City Council in Northern California voted June…
“Caviar, Champagne And Lobster”: MAGA’s Exclusive $500K Private Club Launches – With Bessent, Bondi & RFK Jr. Partying With Tech Billionaires
“Caviar, Champagne And Lobster”: MAGA’s Exclusive $500K Private Club Launches – With Bessent, Bondi & RFK Jr. Partying With Tech Billionaires On Friday night, DC’s conservative elite celebrated the opening of ‘The…
Diplomacy On His Deathbed – From Peace-President To Warmonger
Diplomacy On His Deathbed – From Peace-President To Warmonger Authored by Peter Hanseler via voicefromrussia.org, The US’s involvement in the attacks on Russia and Iran makes a negotiated solution to these conflicts…
Oil And Gold Jump As Israel Targets Iranian Energy Infrastructure
Oil And Gold Jump As Israel Targets Iranian Energy Infrastructure Oil jumped in late Sunday trading with investors focused on escalating geopolitical tensions as Israel and Iran continue to bombard each other…
Pakistan calls for Muslim states to unite against Israel
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif urges Muslim countries to cut ties with Tel Aviv over strikes on Iran Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has called on Muslim nations to unite against Israel following…
Spy Satellite Uncovers Massive Stealth Flying Wing At Secretive Chinese Base
Spy Satellite Uncovers Massive Stealth Flying Wing At Secretive Chinese Base China is well aware that Western spy satellites, including those operated by the U.S., maintain constant overhead surveillance of high-value military assets, such…
DHS Respond After ‘Violent Rioters’ Storm ICE Facility, Assault Law Enforcement Officers
DHS Respond After ‘Violent Rioters’ Storm ICE Facility, Assault Law Enforcement Officers The Department of Homeland Security has responded after anti-ICE protesters in Portland, Oregon stormed an ICE facility and assaulted federal law…
Col. MacGregor: Dear President Trump, Keep America First – Not Israel first, Not Ukraine First
Col. MacGregor: Dear President Trump, Keep America First – Not Israel first, Not Ukraine First Authored by Col. Douglas Macgregor (ret.) In the last 72 hours, Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard intel chief killed in Israeli strike
Tehran announced the deaths of three senior officers on Sunday The intelligence chief of Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been killed in an Israeli strike. Brigadier General Mohammad Kazemi,…
Trump Vetoed Israeli Plan To Assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei: Report
Trump Vetoed Israeli Plan To Assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei: Report And just like that, Washington is very close to involvement in yet another half-baked regime change war in the Middle East, as Israel has…
Moldova is becoming a pro-EU police state – opposition MP
Scenes of police violence erupted at an anti-LGBTQ gathering in the post-Soviet country’s capital A senior Moldovan opposition lawmaker has expressed shock over violent clashes between police and Orthodox Christian protestors at…
Leftist Protesters Attempting “Global March To Gaza” Get Beaten And Arrested In Egypt
Leftist Protesters Attempting “Global March To Gaza” Get Beaten And Arrested In Egypt There is perhaps no group more tiresome and naive than western progressives; constantly seeking to socially engineer not just…
Two Hot Wars And Counting… And The Fed On Wednesday
Two Hot Wars And Counting… And The Fed On Wednesday By Peter Tchir of Academy Securities On Shaky Ground Let’s start by wishing everyone a happy Father’s Day, or more broadly, let’s…
Anti-LGBT protest in Moldova meets heavy police response (VIDEOS)
An Orthodox Christian procession was stopped by police while an unauthorized Pride march was left undisturbed Moldovan capital city of Chisinau on Sunday endured a Pride march, as well as several separate…
LGBTQ agenda forced on Moldova by NATO – expert
The military bloc has tried to subvert traditional values in multiple Eastern European nations before, Stevan Gajic has told RT The LGBTQ “ideology” is “being force-fed to Moldovans” by NATO, which has…
Iran preparing to ‘shut down Israel’s war machine’ – RT source
Tehran has been preparing for a long war, a senior Iranian security official has said Tehran is gearing up to decisively counter Israel’s military operations, and intends to “shut down the regime’s…
Tipping The Scales: Why So Many Cases Against Trump Are Heard By Democrat-Appointed Judges
Tipping The Scales: Why So Many Cases Against Trump Are Heard By Democrat-Appointed Judges Authored by Benjamin Weingarten via RealClearInvestigations, As the Trump administration faces substantial pushback in the courts, including an…
Five million people take part in anti-Trump rallies across US – organizers
The ‘No Kings’ demos coincided with Trump’s birthday and a military parade in Washington marking the US Army’s 250th anniversary More than five million people took part in anti-Trump marches across the…
Trump ‘open’ to Putin as Iran-Israel mediator
The US and Russian presidents previously discussed Middle East tensions in an hour-long phone conversation US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is open to Russian President Vladimir Putin serving as…
The Utility Of A Father In A Financialized World
The Utility Of A Father In A Financialized World Authored by Jeffrey Degner via The Mises Institute, Homer Simpson, Ray Romano, Randy Marsh, and Hal Wilkerson—all idiots. Good natured, bumbling, and well-intentioned,…
Widows should never remarry – Orthodox cleric
Such women must “bury their heart” with their deceased husbands, Russian archpriest Andrey Tkachev believes Widowed women should never remarry and should stay faithful to their late husbands until the end of…
Putin congratulates Xi on his birthday
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China to attend events marking the 80th anniversary of its victory over Imperial Japan in World War II Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended birthday greetings…
Democrats Download New Talking Point: Padilla Is “A Very Mild Mannered Man”
Democrats Download New Talking Point: Padilla Is “A Very Mild Mannered Man” Authored by Steve Watson via modernity.news, Following California Democrat Senator Alex Padilla’s unhinged meltdown where he aggressively confronted DHS Secretary…
Zelensky Says Iran Poses ‘Serious Threat’ To Ukraine, Amid Israel War
Zelensky Says Iran Poses ‘Serious Threat’ To Ukraine, Amid Israel War Once again another major Middle East conflict is taking much of the West’s attention away from the long war in Ukraine,…
Iran accuses Israel of trying to spoil nuclear deal with US
Nobody can deny Tehran the right to have a peaceful nuclear program, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Israel is trying to prevent Tehran from reaching a nuclear deal with the US,…
Russian exports surge despite Western sanctions – report
Last year, Moscow sold 18% more goods to its top 20 trade partners compared to 2021, the German Economic Institute has estimated Russia’s exports have grown considerably, compared to figures recorded prior…