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5 Takeaways From Bessent’s Confirmation Hearing for Treasury Secretary

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Scott Bessant appeared before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing. Dems asked questions about tax policy, tariffs, and economic issues.

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EU Steps Up Probe of Whether X Breached Content Moderation Rules

The European Union announced on Jan. 17 that it is stepping up its investigation of whether X has broken its rules on content moderation.
Middle East

Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Cease-Fire Deal

Israel’s Security Cabinet approved cease-fire deal with Hamas, hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed an agreement had been finalized.
Middle East

The Israel–Hamas Cease-Fire Deal: What We Know So Far

Israel and the terrorist group Hamas now have a hostages-for-prisoners swap and temporary cease-fire agreement on the table.
Middle East

Netanyahu Delays Cabinet Vote on Cease-Fire, Says Hamas Backtracking to Extort Concessions

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has accused Hamas of reneging on parts of the Gaza cease-fire agreement in a bid “to extort last-minute concessions.”

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Bartee

On Ayn Rand’s Curious Letter to Her Niece and Ideological Totalitarianism

No one ever accused Ayn Rand of subtlety or lack of commitment to her hardcore, arguably reactionary brand of individualism.
Kovacs

Utah Land Claim, Put Up or Shut Up – Time for DOGE to Shrink Government

Utah seeks return of unappropriated lands claiming feds cannot keep lands in perpetuity. DOGE should support Utah to reduce the size of the federal government.
Schwendau

Hate or Ignore Elon Musk at Your Own Peril!

Entrepreneur Elon Musk is the Paul Revere of our time. He is yelling, “The interest on the National Debt is now actually adding to our debt!”
Gruikin

Democrats’ Recent Russian Obsession – A Look Beyond The Surface

The first salvo against Trump was the outbreak of the fabricate Russiagate, and that vocal anti-Russia narrative has become a signature of the Democratic Party.

Mainstream Media

MS Media

Biden’s ‘sneaky’ and ‘dirty’ plot to slow down Trump on Day One… despite promising a ‘smooth’ transition

Biden enacted roadblocks to slow down Trump's agenda during Trump's first days in the White House, despite promising cooperation with incoming administration.
MS Media

Trump 2.0 is radically different, and could be more potent

Trump 2.0 is set up to succeed, and Trump is equipped with a highly capable chief of staff in Susie Wiles, who has infused more discipline into his operation.
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MS Media

How to secure an acceptable deal for Ukraine

Pressure on Vladimir Putin and security guarantees for Kyiv...
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MS Media

How the Democrats Lost the Working Class

One president after another led the US into a global future leaving many pockets of the American heartland deindustrialized, dislocated and even depopulated.

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Trump’s AG Nominee to Divest of $1 Million-Plus in Truth Social Stock If Confirmed

Trump’s nominee for AG, Pam Bondi, will divest of more than $1 million in stock in parent company of Truth Social, Trump’s social media company, if confirmed.

Trump Taps Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone as Special Envoys to Restore Hollywood’s ‘Golden Age’

Envoys Voight, Gibson, Stallone will serve as Trump's ‘eyes and ears’ in Hollywood, advising him on strategies to revitalize the entertainment industry.

Attorney General Nominee Bondi Testifies on Prospect of Jan. 6 Pardons

Pam Bondi would advise the president on possible pardons, including possible reprieve for people charged over the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.

6 Takeaways From Rubio’s Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of State

The atmosphere was congenial as Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) faced the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in a confirmation hearing on Jan. 15.

US Congress

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Tulsi Gabbard Says She Now Supports Controversial Surveillance Law

Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s nominee to director of national intelligence, supports reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA—a controversial statute she previously opposed.

Lawmakers Propose Amendment to Congressional Term Limits

Senator Ted Cruz and Rep. Ralph Norman have introduced joint resolutions in the Senate and House respectively, calling for congressional term limits.
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Senators Introduce ‘Lock the Clock’ Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Lawmakers have revived efforts to make daylight saving time permanent, clashing with sleep experts who advocate for standard time for improved health.

Trump Wants Quick Action on His Agenda—Can Congress Deliver?

Congressional Republicans intend to use the budget reconciliation process to fund Trump’s second-term agenda within 100 days of his inauguration.

US Legislation

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House Passes Bill to Require Proof of Citizenship for Voting in Federal Elections

The House passed the SAVE Act, legislation that would require voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship to vote in federal elections.
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ICYMI: Dr. Rand Paul Introduces Risky Research Review Act to Oversee Gain-of-Function Research Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member...

Teens Share Nightmare Created by AI-Generated Explicit Images

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a bipartisan bill to make it crime to post nonconsensual intimate images, including AI-generated images, on websites.
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House Republicans vote to defund Mayorkas salary in Homeland Security appropriations bill

The amendment to withhold the salary was introduced by...
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Immigration, Pandemics & Elections

Trump Supporters Are Debating the H-1B Visa—What is it?

Immigration The Epoch Times -
In recent days, a debate between Elon Musk and X users has renewed scrutiny of the H-1B visa. Here are some key facts about the work visa.

Musk Appears to Soften Pro-Foreign Worker, H-1B Visa Stance Amid Online Spat

Immigration The Epoch Times -
‘I’ve been very clear that the program is broken and needs major reform,’ Musk wrote of H-1B visas. Tesla billionaire...
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Musk Vows to Defend H-1B Visa Program Amid Criticism

Immigration The Epoch Times -
Musk pledged support for H-1B visa program, vowing to go to “war” to defend it, crediting program for bringing “critical” foreign-born, highly skilled workers to US.

Turns out the H-1B ‘lotto system’ is totally and completely rigged…

Immigration Revolver News -
The H-1B “war” of 2024 is productive and chaotic, with pro-foreign worker advocates like Musk and Ramaswamy squaring off against America First MAGA forces.

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Beijing Targets Nvidia After US Issues New Chips Restrictions

CCP's State Administration for Market Regulation launched a probe of technology company Nvidia Corp over suspected violations of China’s anti-monopoly law.
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Suspected Chinese Spy Is Fiancé of California Councilwoman

A CA councilwoman, Eileen Wang, is the fiancée of Mike Sun, accused of peddling political influence on behalf of the Chinese regime, court records show. .
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US Expands Cyber Countermeasures as List of China Telecom Hack Victims Grows

White House identified 9th U.S. telecom network Chinese state hackers compromised as authorities take steps to prevent cases and hold cyberattackers liable.

Video Playlist: American Thought Leaders – The Communist China Threat

This video playlist, American Though Leaders - The Communist...

Russia-Ukraine

Trump Tells Putin to Agree to Immediate Cease-Fire in Ukraine After Syria’s Assad Ousted

Trump sent a message to Putin following the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria. He called for an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy Open to Cease-Fire if NATO Protects Unoccupied Ukrainian Territory

Zelenskyy said he would be willing to enter a cease-fire agreement with Russia provided the unoccupied parts of his nation received NATO protection.
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Biden Vows Support for Ukraine After ‘Horrific’ Russian Drone Attack

Biden reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine following Russia’s massive drone attack, which left more than a million Ukrainian households without electricity.

Report: US and European Officials Discussed Giving Ukraine Nuclear Weapons

US and European officials discussed options they believe will deter Russia from taking more Ukrainian territory, including providing Kiev with nuclear weapons.

Middle East

Israel, Hamas Reach Cease-Fire Deal, Now Awaiting Netanyahu Cabinet Approval

Israel and Hamas reached a deal, to take effect on Jan. 19, for a hostage and prisoner swap, a six-week cease-fire, and access to relief aid for the Gaza Strip.

With Trump Presidency Approaching, Israel and Hamas Maneuver Toward Deal

Israel and the Hamas terrorist group may be closer to a cease-fire and hostage deal, with PM Netanyahu sending a high-level negotiating team to Qatar.
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Israel Says It Destroyed Syrian Navy to Stop It Falling into Terrorist Hands

Israel has said it has destroyed the Syrian navy, and several missile stockpiles to “prevent them from falling into the hands of terrorist elements.”

Who Are the Terror Groups That Now Control Syria?

After 50 years in power, the Assad regime has fallen, and former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow. Who does that leave in charge of Syria?

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On Ayn Rand’s Curious Letter to Her Niece and Ideological Totalitarianism

Bartee Ben Bartee -
No one ever accused Ayn Rand of subtlety or lack of commitment to her hardcore, arguably reactionary brand of individualism.

Utah Land Claim, Put Up or Shut Up – Time for DOGE to Shrink Government

Kovacs William Kovacs -
Utah seeks return of unappropriated lands claiming feds cannot keep lands in perpetuity. DOGE should support Utah to reduce the size of the federal government.

Hate or Ignore Elon Musk at Your Own Peril!

Schwendau Mark Schwendau -
Entrepreneur Elon Musk is the Paul Revere of our time. He is yelling, “The interest on the National Debt is now actually adding to our debt!”

Democrats’ Recent Russian Obsession – A Look Beyond The Surface

Gruikin Ivan Gruikin -
The first salvo against Trump was the outbreak of the fabricate Russiagate, and that vocal anti-Russia narrative has become a signature of the Democratic Party.

Bioterror Roundup: Biden, Trump Teams in ‘Briefings’ to Foster ‘Cooperation’ Re: Bird Flu

Bartee Ben Bartee -
Prospect that real, fundamental, transformative change, much less justice meted out to perpetrators of COVID crimes against humanity, is looking dimmer by the day.

Will the Trump 2025 Inauguration Be Peaceful?

Schwendau Mark Schwendau -
There are interesting posts on the Internet implying all hell could break loose on Jan 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. at the inauguration of President Trump.

Germany’s New Morgenthau Plan

Hanson Victor Davis Hanson -
There is a tragic footnote to the aborted horrors of the Morgenthau Plan. Currently, Germany is doing to itself almost everything that Morgenthau dreamed of.

“The Fall of Minneapolis” Movie May Help Get Derek Chauvin Retried

Schwendau Mark Schwendau -
About a year ago a very good documentary was released titled “The Fall of Minneapolis”. It was put together...

The ‘Trump Effect’ will shape the U.S. and the global political order for years to come 

Thompson Emily Thompson -
The "Trump Effect" refers to political, cultural, and diplomatic shifts associated with Trump's presidency and influence on domestic and international politics.
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Thank You, Dr. Fauci Documentary

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Thank You, Dr. Fauci seeks to get answers from Dr. Fauci about the origins of COVID-19, a bio-arms race with China and the largest coverup in modern history.
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In New Film, Former Trump Attorney Details Struggles of Conservative Lawyers

Election Integrity The Epoch Times -
In documentary, John Eastman argues US has seen rise of “two-tiered justice system” which unfairly targeted lawyers representing conservative clients.

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The Medical-Pharmaceutical Killing Machine: Facing Facts Could Save Your Life

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The Medical-Pharmaceutical Killing Machine situates current perils with the aim of helping readers understand how to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Down the COVID-19 Rabbit Hole: Independent Scientists and Physicians Unmask the Pandemic

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Down the COVID-19 Rabbit Hole discusses misuse of science during the pandemic, origin of COVID-19, pathophysiology of COVID-19, and harms of various vaccines.
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Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine named Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill Vice-President-elect JD Vance’s U.S. Senate seat in a Jan. 17 announcement.

Trump Holds Call With Xi Ahead of Inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump said he held a productive call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping just days ahead of his inauguration.

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