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Line 115: − ---- − '''Unelected [[Ukrainian]] [[dictator]] [[Volodymyr Zelensky]]''' appears on [[CBS]] ''[[Face the Nation]]''. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QINaZhSeGo] ''Zelensky is the target of [[corruption]] and [[money laundering]] [[scandal]]s with [[US]] [[taxpayer]] [[money]].'' [https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-corruption-scandal-explained-100m-plot-rocking-volodymyr-zelenskyy-energy-sector/] − ---- − '''[[Corpus Christi]] and much of [[Texas]] are running out of [[water]]''' [https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/29/texas-corpus-christi-water-crisis-few-options/] while politicians have brought in 460 [[data centers]] plus another 100 planned or being constructed. − ---- − '''[[College]] crisis as the [[NCAA]] is failing to get its bill through [[Congress]] to save college sports''' [https://www.si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq/news/paul-finebaum-warns-college-football-heading-toward-major-crisis-sec-meetings] and [[anarchy]] looms amid financial failure at many universities. − ---- − '''[[Best of the public]] at the men's French Open''': victories by virtual unknowns over all the prior champions, including a [[Brazil]]ian teenager ousting [[Essay:Greatest Conservative Sports Star|Greatest Conservative Sports Star]] Novak Djokovic, gracious in defeat. [https://apnews.com/article/french-open-swiatek-djokovic-02d2512a8a45f977e9a00b8bfeeb3db1] − ---- − '''Setback for [[Canada]]'s [[vaccine police]]''': "Nearly 1 in 4 Canadians have declined [[vaccine]]s: survey."[https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/nearly-1-in-4-canadians-have-declined-vaccines-survey/?utm_source=most_recent] − ---- − '''One step to the brink: [[NATO]]'s march''' to [[war]] with [[Russia]]. [https://www.thomasfazi.com/p/one-step-away-from-the-brink-natos][https://mearsheimer.substack.com/p/will-russia-strike-targets-in-europe][https://strategic-culture.su/news/2026/05/28/nato-terrorism-calculated-psyop-undermine-putin/] [[Brit]]s, [[French]], & [[German]]s on Russia’s doorstep. [https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/05/the-brits-french-germans-are-now-right-on-russias-doorstep.html] [[Baltic states]] forcing Russia's hand. [https://thealtworld.com/finian_cunningham/forcing-russias-hand-as-baltic-states-escalate-war] [[Europe]] uses Ukraine to expand [[war]]. [https://glenndiesen.substack.com/p/europe-uses-ukraine-to-expand-war][https://korybko.substack.com/p/a-new-iron-curtain-is-inevitable] − ---- − '''[[Polish]] [[President Nawrocki]] to revoke''' [[Poland]]'s highest honor from [[Zelensky]] over [[Nazi]] atrocities against [[Pole]]s. [https://korybko.substack.com/p/nawrocki-plans-to-revoke-polands][https://youtu.be/jHTvd_nwduU] [[Ukrainian]] [[journalist]] destroys Zelensky for Nazi support. [https://youtu.be/rHaXViM9P5o][https://korybko.substack.com/p/ukraine-is-now-indisputably-an-anti] − ---- − '''''[[Reuters]]'' whitewashes [[Ukraine]]'s top [[Nazi]] [[Andriy Biletsky]] in interview.''' [https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/senior-ukrainian-commander-sees-imminent-turning-point-war-2026-05-27/][https://youtu.be/MdxtJrzORsU?t=912] − ---- − '''[[Conservapedia proven right]], again''': "[[Pete Buttigieg|Buttigieg]] leads crowded 2028 [[Democratic]] field in new poll" [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5898010-pete-buttigieg-democratic-presidential-primary-poll/] because Mayor Pete's married to a man and that's what [[liberal]]s want as president. − ---- − '''[[Graham Platner]] opposes foreign wars, [[private equity]], [[data center]]s, and [[prediction markets]]''' - his lead grows to 9 points over incumbent Sen. [[Susan Collins]] (R-ME). [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5897823-graham-platner-susan-collins-maine-senate-race-poll/] ''[[NY Post]]'': [[Dems]] cut ties with [[scandal]]-plagued Graham Platner, warn of ‘civil war’ in [[political party|party]]. [https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/us-news/dems-cut-ties-with-scandal-plagued-graham-platner-warn-of-civil-war-in-party/] − ---- − "'''The Class of 2026 is facing the worst job market''' in years." [https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/05/27/state/state-education/maine-college-grads-face-worst-job-market-in-years/] − ---- − '''[[2026 midterm elections]] update''': 6 [[GOP]] [[Senate]] seats at risk of flipping; if [[Dem]]s win 4 of 6 they take control. [https://www.realclearpolling.com/maps/senate/2026/toss-up] [[Trump]]: ‘I don’t care about the midterms’. [https://archive.is/9f6kD#selection-1503.0-1503.40] − ---- − '''[[FBI]] arrests former [[CIA]] official''' over $40 million worth of [[gold]] bars stashed at [[Virginia]] home. [https://justthenews.com/government/courts-law/fbi-arrests-cia-official-over-40-million-worth-gold-bars-stashed-virginia] The stranger story is how the guy got hired by the CIA in the first place. [https://www.kunstler.com/p/like-a-naked-emperor] − ---- − '''[[Putin]] takes the gloves off.''' [https://youtu.be/SyKkgVtuw4g] [[Prof Pape]]: [[Iran]] in the driver's seat. [https://youtu.be/4_wMLwkzBLs] − ---- − '''A goose egg for predatory [[gambling]] in [[Texas]]''': [[conservative]] anti-[[casino]] Bo French leads pro-[[gambling]] incumbent Jim Wright in a stunning upset for Railroad Commissioner. [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/us/elections/results-texas-railroad-commissioner-runoff.html] − <br>'''UPDATE''': Bo French is declared the winner! [https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/27/texas-railroad-commission-republican-primary-runoff-wright-french/] − ---- − '''[[Paxton]] beats incumbent [[RINO]] [[Cornyn]]''' in [[Texas]] [[GOP]] [[Senate]] runoff. [https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/ken-paxton-ousts-john-cornyn-historic-texas-senate-primary-ap] − ---- − '''[[Graham Platner]] takes down [[private equity]] for ruining professional [[baseball]]''', with an ad during a [[Boston Red Sox]] game. [https://apnews.com/article/platner-maine-red-sox-senate-0e275909590a1b8784d8edcb937ce9fe] − ---- − '''"[[Bible]] Brothers"''' -- the nickname for the devoutly [[Christian]] Arsenal champion soccer team -- '''won 1st place in the most-watched sports league in the world''' (the [[English Premier League|Premier League]], with 8x as many viewers as the [[NFL]]). ''They "[[prayer|pray]] together before matches and take part in [[Bible]] studies while staying at team hotels."'' [https://premierchristian.news/us/news/article/arsenal-s-christian-stars-make-bold-faith-statement-after-title-victory] − ---- − '''[[Consumer confidence]] falls''' again. [https://apnews.com/article/confidence-inflation-economy-4f681cecfa63fe251f5bb12bb4b949c6] − ---- − '''[[Democrat]] [[Graham Pratner]] catches friendly fire''' for [[Nazi]] [[tattoo]]. [https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/05/26/house-democrat-opposes-partys-maine-senate-candidate/] − ---- − '''[[Lavrov]] to [[Rubio]]: evacuate [[Kyiv]]''' ASAP. [[US]]/[[EU]] ignore warning. [https://youtu.be/-unH2HkyF4U] − ---- − '''[[Mark Wauck]]: The state of [[negotiation]]s''' with [[Iran]]. [https://meaninginhistory.substack.com/p/the-state-of-negotiations-with-iran] [[Vaughn Cordle]]: The 60-day illusion. [https://vaughncordle.substack.com/p/the-60-day-illusion] Iran downs another $30 million MQ-9 Reaper [[drone]], forces [[F-35]] to flee in [[US]] attack. − ---- − '''[[Progressive]]s win another upset landslide victory''', this time in a [[Dem]] [[House]] primary in [[Philadelphia]]. [https://whyy.org/articles/chris-rabb-win-philadelphia-progressives/] − ---- − "'''[[France|French]] President [[Emmanuel Macron|Macron]] Booed Heavily''' During Humiliating Appearance at French Cup Final Soccer Match." [https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/video-french-president-macron-booed-heavily-during-humiliating/] − ---- − '''[[Patrick Lawrence]]: The cokehead of [[Kiev]],''' exposed. [https://consortiumnews.com/2026/05/26/patrick-lawrence-the-cokehead-of-kiev-exposed/] − ---- − '''[[Russia]] warns [[diplomat]]s and [[civilian]]s''' to leave [[Kyiv]] immediately. [https://meaninginhistory.substack.com/p/keep-an-eye-on-kiev] − ---- − '''[[CNN]] & [[BBC]] refuse invitation''' to document [[Ukraine]] murder of [[Lugansk]] schoolchildren. The murder of innocents. ''See no evil.'' [https://julianmacfarlane.substack.com/p/the-murder-of-innocents] The Starobelsk Dormitory bombing reflects horribly on [[Ukraine]] & its [[Western alliance|Western]] patrons. [https://substack.com/home/post/p-199285341] − ---- − '''[[Zelensky]] attacks [[Lugansk]] [[school]] with multiple [[drone]]s,''' numerous dead ages 14-18. [https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/05/22/zelenskyy-bombs-college-dormitory-in-starobilsk-luhansk-with-16-drones-numerous-dead-search-and-recovery-efforts-continue-for-missing-age-14-to-18/][https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jRfnpJ1gA4][https://www.rt.com/russia/640362-school-dorm-drone-strike/][https://youtu.be/N2Y0NARS3Lc] [[Zelensky]] murders [[children]] he accused [[Putin]] of kidnapping. [https://youtu.be/sxu3yp7A1lg] [[Kyiv]] hit with [[Oreshnik]] in retaliation. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02rsHirU0zI&pp=wgIGCgQQAhgB] − ---- − '''[[DNI]] [[Gabbard]] resigns.''' [https://www.reuters.com/world/us/gabbard-resigns-trumps-national-intelligence-director-fox-news-digital-reports-2026-05-22/] ''She was the voice of reason against the [[neocon]]s''. [https://www.kenklippenstein.com/p/why-tulsi-gabbard-resigned] "[[Tulsi Gabbard]]’s departure is a blow to the coalition of [[Trump 2.0]]." [https://www.thetimes.com/us/american-politics/article/tulsi-gabbard-resignation-husband-trump-jmmpftrbj] − ---- − '''[[Iran]] creates Persian Gulf Port Authority''' to collect tolls. [https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/what-is-the-persian-gulf-strait-authority-pgsa-iran-s-new-hormuz-maritime-body-raises-concerns-for-the-uae/ar-AA23NQ91] ''[[NYT]]'': Iran and [[Oman]] in talks over [[Strait of Hormuz]] ship payment system. [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/world/middleeast/iran-strait-of-hormuz-tolls.html] − ---- − '''Commencement speaker and [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] co-founder [[Steve Wozniak]] is the only one who mentioned [[AI]] to applause rather than boos''': “You all have AI—actual intelligence ... I was at a company where the engineers figured out how to make a brain" and it “takes nine months.” [https://www.fastcompany.com/91545731/this-sentence-about-ai-got-apple-co-founder-steve-wozniak-applause-not-boos-for-his-commencement-speech] − ---- − '''Why [[Trump]] threatened [[Iran]] and backed''' down on the same day. [https://simplicius76.substack.com/p/trump-cancels-last-minute-attack] ''The [[US]] spent more of its high-end [[weapon]]s to protect [[Israel]] than Israel did, including 200 [[THAAD]] [[missile]]s at $13 million apiece.'' [https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-used-over-half-its-thaad-interceptors-defending-israel-during-iran-war-report/] Iran has destroyed $1 Billion in [[America]]'s most sophisticated weaponry in 6 weeks. [https://www.zerohedge.com/military/pentagon-concedes-us-provided-most-israels-missile-defense-during-iran-war] [[Larry Johnson]]: Looks like [[CIA]] analysts are doing a pretty good job regarding Iran.[https://larrycjohnson.substack.com/p/looks-like-cia-analysts-are-doing] − ---- − '''[[CDM]]: Total [[war]] is returning to [[Europe]]''' as [[Moscow]] responds to [[EU]] threat against [[Kaliningrad]] with nuclear drill, [[Ukraine]] using [[Lithuanian]] airspace to attack [[Russia]]. [https://cdm.press/analysis/2026/05/21/total-war-is-returning-to-europe-as-moscow-responds-to-eu-threat-against-kaliningrad-with-nuclear-drill-ukraine-using-lithuanian-airspace-to-attack-russia/] − ---- − '''''The Dallas Express'': [[Soros]] funded''' opposition to [[Texas]] [[data center]] expansion. [https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/soros-funded-indivisible-targets-texas-110022116.html] − ---- − '''[[Liberal]] [[Big Tech]] destroying jobs''': [[AI]] company predicts [[unemployment]] will increase to 10% due to [[AI]]. [https://www.thedailyupside.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/tech-layoffs-mount-as-grads-boo-the-ai-ified-job-market/] − ---- − '''[[Oil]] spikes → [[fertilizer]] spikes → [[food]] spikes.''' [https://citizenwatchreport.com/oil-spikes-%E2%86%92-fertilizer-spikes-%E2%86%92-food-spikes/] − ---- − '''Setback for [[liberal media]]''': "[[Jeff Bezos]] Refuses to Subsidize Failing ''[[Washington Post]]''." [https://www.breitbart.com/the-media/2026/05/20/nolte-jeff-bezos-refuses-to-subsidize-failing-washington-post/] − ---- − '''''[[NYT]]'': [[Trump]]-[[Netanyahu]]'s plan''' was to install [[Holocaust denier]] [[Mahmoud Ahmadinejad]] in power in [[Iran]] after whacking the [[Ayatollah]]. [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/19/us/politics/iran-israel-us-leader-ahmadinejad.html] − ---- − '''[[Massie]] trounced his stooge opponent among voters under 55''' [https://x.com/TheLaurenChen/status/2056752680207323611] demonstrating that Massie is the future rather than grandmas who believe what they see on [[Fox News]]. [https://youtu.be/zbRegUM0y68] − ---- − '''[[Alex Krainer]]: The significance of [[Thomas Massie]]'s primary defeat.''' [https://trendcompass.substack.com/p/the-significance-of-thomas-massies] [[Caitlin Johnstone]]: [[American]] [[democracy]] does not exist. [https://www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/american-democracy-does-not-exist] ''[[AIPAC]] spent a record $32 million in a [[primary election]].'' − ---- − '''[[Trump]] endorses [[Paxton]] over [[Cornyn]].''' [https://dailycaller.com/2026/05/19/trump-endorses-ken-paxton-texas-senate/] ''Cornyn wrote the [[Ukraine aid]] bill and has done nothing to pass the SAVE Act.'' − ---- − '''[[Senate]] advances [[AUMF]] for [[Iran]]''' with 60-day limit. [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-advances-resolution-end-iran-war-trump-bill-cassidy-rcna346001] − ---- − '''[[Massie]] loses''' to [[Trump]]-backed stooge. [https://dailycaller.com/2026/05/19/thomas-massie-ed-gallrein-kentucky-house-donald-trump-spending/] ''[[Ed Gallrein]] is thought to be a [[deep state]]r by many.'' [https://davidstockman.substack.com/p/an-election-for-the-ages-bb5] − ---- − '''''[[NYT]]'': [[Pentagon]] urged no resumption of strikes''' as [[Iran]] grew more effective tracking [[US]] air ops. [https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/oil-slides-iran-says-us-agreed-lift-oil-sanctions-during-negotiation-period] ''Hint: It's actually [[Russian]] & [[Chinese]] satellite tracking & [[air defense]] systems delivered overland which the [[US Navy]] & [[economic sanctions]] cannot stop.'' − ---- − '''[[Trump]] and [[Putin]] both threaten to [[escalate]]''' with dangerous consequences for the international [[economy]]. [https://mearsheimer.substack.com/p/putins-incentive-to-escalate] − ---- − '''[[Netanyahu]] needs a [[war]]''' as he falters [[domestic]]ly. [https://conflictsforum.substack.com/p/as-netanyahu-falters-domestically] − ---- − '''How [[Washington, D.C.|Washington]] is [[sabotage|sabotaging]] the [[multipolar]]''' world and [[sacrifice|sacrificing]] [[Europe]]. [https://www.thomasfazi.com/p/controlled-chaos-how-washington-is][https://www.foxnews.com/politics/poland-seeks-answers-after-pentagon-scraps-planned-us-armored-brigade-rotation] − ---- − '''[[SVR]]: [[Ukraine]] plans to launch [[Drone warfare|drone attack]]s''' from [[Latvia]] on [[Russia]]. [https://youtu.be/ZnPrvaM0qMQ] ''[[NATO]] membership will not save Latvia from retaliation.'' [https://korybko.substack.com/p/how-likely-is-it-that-russias-next] [[Russian]] [[SVR]] hints strikes on [[NATO]] 'decision-making centers' after latest [[drone]] provocations. [https://simplicius76.substack.com/p/russian-svr-hints-strikes-on-nato] − ---- − '''Did [[Trump]] trade [[Taiwan]] to [[China]]''' to end the [[Iran]] and [[Russia]] [[war]]s? [https://oilprice.com/Geopolitics/International/Did-Trump-Trade-Taiwan-To-China-To-End-The-Iran-And-Russia-Wars.html] − ---- − '''Higher oil prices have cost [[US]] [[consumer]]s''' $45 Billion since [[Iran War]] began. [https://oilprice.com/Energy/Crude-Oil/Higher-Oil-Prices-Have-Cost-US-Consumers-45-Billion-Since-Iran-War-Began.html][https://youtu.be/7miRCLeFSJo] − ---- − '''''[[Telegraph]]'': [[Iran]] sends ultimatum to [[FIFA]],''' demands total [[Gay pride|Pride flag]] ban at 2026 [[World Cup]]. [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/05/10/iran-fifa-10-point-ultimatum-world-cup-trump-infantino-war/] − ---- − '''[[Rubio]] trashes global [[migration]] [[policies]]''' in [[Europe]] to standing ovation. [https://revolver.news/2026/05/marco-rubio-just-reset-third-world-migration-and-europe-gave-him-a-standing-ovation/] − ---- − '''''[[NYT]]'': [[US]] [[debt]] is now bigger''' than the [[economy]]. That’s not the real problem. [https://archive.is/j91s4#selection-4631.0-4631.70] − ---- − '''[[Conflicts Forum]]: 'Bitter Truths' -- [[Israel]] is collapsing''' under its 'permanent [[security]]' [[war]]s. [https://conflictsforum.substack.com/p/bitter-truths-israel-is-collapsing] [[Alastair Crooke]]: Israel's war unraveling [[America]]. [https://youtu.be/tOfZZaWHyHM] [[Lindsey Graham]]: 'The [[Iran War]] is worth losing my job' (and how to make that happen). [https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/lindsey-graham-the-iran-war-is-worth][https://www.theamericanconservative.com/trumps-fair-weather-fans-want-him-to-destroy-his-presidency/] − ---- − '''[[Alex Krainer]]: [[Trump]] and delegation were unprepared''' to address long-standing [[trade]], [[diplomacy]] and [[security]] issues in [[Eurasia]]. [https://trendcompass.substack.com/p/from-china-with-nothing] [[Nawfal]] interviews [[Sean Foo]]: [[China]] [[negotiation]]s collapse. [https://youtu.be/JDi4p2BB_-Q] − ---- − '''[[Russia]] uses new [[missile]] system''' on [[Dnipro]]. [https://youtu.be/9FPZY0xv4BI] − ---- − '''''[[Daily Mail]]'': [[Leak]]ed information says [[Starmer]] has decided to quit.''' [https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15824081/DAN-HODGES-sources-tell-Keir-decided-stand-hell-terms.html] ''Fourth [[UK]] [[Prime Minister]] out since they decided to try and oust [[Putin]] less than 4 years ago. − ---- − '''Another pro-[[impeachment and removal|impeachment]] [[Opposition to Donald Trump|opponent to Trump]] loses badly in his own primary''': Sen. [[Bill Cassidy]] (R-LA) comes in third. [https://apnews.com/article/louisiana-republican-senate-primary-2026-cassidy-letlow-1c8b927fd981c40cb4a538b0f89671dc] ''Now he can read up on [[freedom of speech]]''. − ---- − '''''[[Responsible Statecraft]]'': [[Trump]] leaves [[Xi]] summit''' with little to show for it. [https://responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-xi-summit-taiwan/][https://youtu.be/ULvJ4cINIWo] No signed agreements or joint statement. [https://sonar21.com/22945-2/] − ---- − '''''[[NYT]]'': Chinese companies routing [[weapon]]s to [[Iran]]''' through third countries to hide origins. [https://sonar21.com/what-the-us-media-is-saying-about-trumps-trip-to-china/] Oilprice.com: 'oil disruptions increasingly look structural rather than temporary'. [https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Beijings-Silence-Is-Fueling-the-Hormuz-Crisis.html] − ---- − '''[[Xi Jinping]] warns [[Trump]] on [[Taiwan]].''' [https://youtu.be/UIkxx0laUmE][https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/14/trump-xi-beijing-summit-trade-taiwan-ai-iran-rare-earths-tariffs.html] Trump eyes massive arms package after Xi's warning. [https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/dispatches/wheres-the-beef-trumps-underwhelming-meeting-with-xi/] − ---- − '''[[Iran War]] back on.''' [https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/world-news/pentagon-making-plans-for-more-punishing-strikes-in-iran/] ''[[Daily Caller]]'': [[Trump]] tells ''Daily Caller'' reporter he doesn’t ‘think about’ [[American]]s’ [[finance]]s in waging [[Iran War]]. [https://dailycaller.com/2026/05/12/trump-america-wallet-finances-iran-war-nuclear-weapon-inflation-reagan-reese/][https://www.theamericanconservative.com/ceasefire-day-36-trump-on-costs-of-war-i-dont-think-about-americans-financial-situations/][https://youtu.be/QCUzMPfGuZY][https://youtu.be/q_NMX1KKxis] − ---- − '''[[Insider trading]] update: [[Gates Foundation]] dumps''' entire [[Microsoft]] holdings. [https://x.com/MarketMatrixs/status/2055393962270351738] ''Even they know the jig is up.'' − ---- − '''[[Potato]] futures up 700%.''' [https://www.rt.com/business/640034-middle-east-war-potato-prices-spike/] − ---- − "[[CIA]] [[Whistleblower]] alleges '''massive [[Covid coverup|cover-up on origins of COVID-19]]'''." [https://foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-world/cia-whistleblower-alleges-massive-cover-up-on-origins-of-covid-19-seafood-pandemic-illness-coronavirus-medical-conspiracies-homeland-security-senate-laboratory-lab-leak] − ---- − '''[[Zelensky]]'s connections to the [[Russian]] [[mafia]].''' [https://eventsinukraine.substack.com/p/zelenskys-russian-mob-connections] the 'Russian' mob in [[Ukraine]]: 1994-2026. [https://eventsinukraine.substack.com/p/the-russian-mob-in-ukraine-1994-2026] − ---- − ''''100% Correct:' [[Trump]] agrees with [[Xi]]''''s '[[US]] in decline' comment. [https://www.news18.com/explainers/us-is-declining-4-reasons-xi-jinping-is-100-correct-like-donald-trump-said-ws-l-10092523.html] [[Oil]] prices rise, [https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/Oil-Prices-Surge-as-Hormuz-Shutdown-Keeps-Supply-Fears-Alive.html] market falls. [https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/trump-talk-thucydides-trap-threat-triggers-market-mayhem-overnight] − ---- − '''[[RINO]] lied about his military service''' in his attempt to defeat [[Conservative of the Year 2022|Conservative of the Year]] [[Thomas Massie]]. [https://x.com/jeffersonation1/status/2055005590296912061?s=20] ''$10M in funding of the RINO by billionaires can't fix that''. "Crowd Turns on [[Ed Gallrein]] ([[Thomas Massie]]'s Opponent) at Campaign Event" in [[Kentucky]]. [https://x.com/KYCooperrider/status/2054900959147360654?s=20] [[Boebert]] backs [[Massie]]. [https://dailycaller.com/2026/05/15/lauren-boebert-trump-thomas-massie/] − ---- − '''1600 [[drone]]s: Largest ever [[Russian]] attack on [[Zelensky regime]].''' [https://simplicius76.substack.com/p/russia-rocks-ukraine-with-unprecedented] − ---- − '''''[[Newsweek]]'': [[Donald Trump]]’s approval rating''' plunges with white [[evangelical]] [[Christian]]s. [https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-white-evangelical-christians-11922337][https://www.theamericanconservative.com/trumps-evangelical-support-might-be-declining/] ''[[The American Conservative]]'': Antiwar [[Dems]] should court [[Republican]]s, not alienate them. [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/antiwar-dems-should-court-republicans-not-alienate-them/] ''To end the [[Iran War]], [[America]] needs a [[left]]–[[right]] [[coalition]].'' − ---- − '''Billionaires resort to a last-minute smear of lies to try to defeat [[Conservative of the Year 2022|Conservative of the Year]] Rep. [[Thomas Massie]] (R-KY)''', [https://twitter.com/LibertyLockPod/status/2054369253474636241] and [[Elon Musk]] never donated to Massie as promised. [https://www.axios.com/2026/04/27/elon-musk-thomas-massie-gop-primary] ''[[Gambling|Gamblers]] flee Massie but [[Kentucky]] voters are smarter than that''. − ---- − '''Perhaps as a scapegoat to mollify [[liberal]] and [[conservative]] criticisms of the [[FDA]]''', its charming [[British]]-born head -- a [[Coptic Church|Coptic Christian]] -- resigns, reportedly as requested. [https://apnews.com/article/fda-trump-makary-kennedy-vaccines-drugs-ef151784342c48cca3b91a829d615b5e][https://www.theamericanconservative.com/fda-commissioner-makary-resigns-amid-controversy/] − ---- − '''[[Trump]] going to [[Beijing]].''' [https://meaninginhistory.substack.com/p/sean-foo-previews-trump-in-beijing] Faced with a global [[financial]] and [[economic]] [[crisis]], [[China]] has better options than the [[US]]. [https://larrycjohnson.substack.com/p/faced-with-a-global-financial-and] − ---- − '''[[America]]'s chief [[warmonger]] says the [[US]] is 'Checkmated' '''by [[Iran]]. [https://arnaudbertrand.substack.com/p/americas-chief-warmonger-says-the] The [[neocon]]s come-to-[[Jesus]] moment. [https://arnaudbertrand.substack.com/p/the-neocons-come-to-jesus-moment][https://simplicius76.substack.com/p/kagan-strikes-again-calls-us-paper][https://meaninginhistory.substack.com/p/kagans-game-setting-up-nuclear-war] The future of [[Great Power]] [[politics]]. [https://youtu.be/yI6wSTZ7cZc] Report: [[US]] lost 39 aircraft in [[Epic Fury]]. [https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/us-congressman-39-aircraft-losses-iran-war-f35-awacs-reaper-airpower/] ''Including two dozen MQ-9 Reapers @ $30 million apiece.'' − ---- − '''''[[NYT]]'': [[Iran]] has regained 90%''' of its [[missile]] launch capabilities. [https://archive.is/UBgfC][https://x.com/disclosetv/status/2054315750924439646][https://simplicius76.substack.com/p/another-blow-to-pentagon-hype-90] CSIS: [[US]] depleted 45% of its precision strike missiles in [[Iran war]]. [https://twitter.com/SprinterPress/status/2053951085463609834][https://time.com/article/2026/05/12/US-ammunition-shortage-iran-war/] − ---- − '''[[Inflation]] hits 3.8%''' as [[Iran war]] impacts [[energy]] prices. [https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/inflation-continued-to-rise-in-april-as-iran-war-impacted-energy-prices/ar-AA230hwB] [[Stockman]]: You ain't seen nothin' yet. [https://davidstockman.substack.com/p/nearly-4-inflation-but-you-havent] '''Update:''' [[CNBC]]: Wholesale inflation jumps 6% y-o-y in April. [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/13/ppi-inflation-report-april-2026-.html][https://www.theamericanconservative.com/producer-price-index-rises-to-highest-since-march-2022/] − ---- − '''[[CIA]] seized files''' from [[DNI]] [[Tulsi Gabbard]]'s office. [https://dailycaller.com/2026/05/13/cia-seized-jfk-mkultra-files-from-tulsi-gabbards-office-sources/][https://youtu.be/Wzsar-mxouY][https://www.facebook.com/NEWSMAX/videos/breaking-reports-say-the-cia-raided-the-office-of-director-of-national-intellige/1027968693248494/] − ---- − '''[[Zelensky]]'s press secretary reveals all:''' [[Cocaine]], [[cover-up]]s, and the only obstacle preventing [[peace]]. [https://youtu.be/Pkz2-cWHPbg] Zelensky [[chief-of-staff]] [[Yermak]] appears in court to face [[corruption]] and [[money laundering]] charges. [https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/05/12/zelenskyys-chief-of-staff-andrey-yermak-appears-in-court-to-face-stunning-charges-of-corruption-and-money-laundering/] − ---- − '''Rising [[healthcare]] costs -- partly due to federally mandated drugs for [[immoral]] lifestyle choices''' -- give [[Dem]]s lead in [[Alaska]] to flip a [[GOP]] [[U.S. Senate]] seat as they blame subsidy cuts. [https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/5870588-alaska-healthcare-sullivan-reelection/] − ---- − '''[[Trump]] rejects [[peace]] proposal,''' [[oil]] surges. [https://www.econotimes.com/Oil-Prices-Surge-Over-3-as-Trump-Rejects-Iran-Peace-Response-1741294] 'I didn't finish reading it'. [https://youtu.be/lJ2OmCkU4-o] − ---- − '''Another [[free speech]] infringement by [[U.K.]]''': "'Buffer zone' violation: [[Christian]] pastor fined for preaching [[John 1-7 (Translated)#3:16|John 3:16]]. [https://www.wnd.com/2026/05/buffer-zone-violation-christian-pastor-fined-preaching-john/] − ---- − '''[[Netanyahu]] stresses the need''' for more [[propaganda]] as [[Israel]]'s Hasbara budget soars. [https://www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/netanyahu-stresses-the-need-for-more] − ---- − '''[[Data center]]s in [[Georgia]] cause water shortages''', spark outrage by undisclosed water diversions. [https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/georgia-residents-seethe-over-30m-180000015.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJycY5or-zTVTerMp4e1jW7wdIhf9Q9Xn5sj3mQrIbJA1z6faJN1A5rTcMWmXQcdNJdw1aol3vO0KtRADw4IdPQG3jGYxkXaYFj2PE7RHCFhgZVuppuGvgD3Wl1VicsDkcgUU7J5je_oxOhRddTPB2sT4N-5mnySd5doxPrgTPmz] − ---- − '''Betrayal of [[MAGA]] continues''': [[State Department]] announces it will revoke the [[passport]]s of [[American]] citizens -- including soldiers -- and strand them in hostile countries due to not fully paid child support judgments. [https://abc7.com/post/us-will-start-revoking-passports-thousands-parents-owe-child-support-ap-learns/19059509/] − ---- − '''[[DNI]] [[Gabbard]] investigating 120 foreign biolabs''' funding by [[US government]] – More than [[Ukraine#Biological_weapons_research_labs|40 are Located in Ukraine]]. [https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/05/11/dni-tulsi-gabbard-investigating-120-foreign-biolabs-funding-by-u-s-government-more-than-40-are-located-in-ukraine/] − ---- − '''[[Mercouris]]: [[UK]] [[Labour]] party''' eclipsed by anti-[[globalist]]s. [https://youtu.be/T3T0aa0v2u8][https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/05/england-is-splitting-apart-as-labour-collapses.html] Calls for [[Starmer|Stormer]]'s resignation while he vows to finish the job of destroying [[Britain]]. [https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/05/the-last-days-of-keir-rodney-starmer-surely.html] '''Update:''' Four Labour Ministers resign after disastrous election results. [https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/12/darren-jones-keir-starmer-future-labour-leader][https://youtu.be/5FdStYsCTPE] − ---- − '''How our [[national debt]]''' jeopardizes families’ futures. [https://thefederalist.com/2026/05/12/how-our-national-debt-jeopardizes-families-futures/] − ---- − '''[[US]] oil refinery explodes.''' [https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/news/large-plume-of-smoke-seen-after-explosion-at-chalmette-refining/ar-AA22IAak] US [[blockade]] forcing [[Iran]] to dump [[oil]] in [[Persian Gulf|Gulf]]. [https://citizenwatchreport.com/trump-forces-iran-to-dump-millions-of-barrels-of-its-own-oil-straight-into-the-gulf/] ''Shutting down and restarting oil wells takes years.'' '''Update:''' Another US refinery goes up in flames: 45 major refinery explosions/fires reported over the last month and a half. [https://leohohmann.substack.com/p/another-us-refinery-goes-up-in-flames] − ---- − '''Competing [[narrative]]s''' on [[Hormuz]] Destroyer battle. [https://www.moonofalabama.org/2026/05/war-on-iran-destroyer-battle-iran-can-sustain-losers-hold-cards.html] [[Robert Pape]]: [[Iran War]]’s second phase — Why [[US]] [[strategy]] is failing and what winning actually looks like. [https://escalationtrap.substack.com/p/sunday-live-briefing-the-iran-wars] − ---- − '''[[Zakharova]] warns all foreign [[diplomat]]s''' to leave [[Kyiv]]. [https://mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/2103953/][https://simplicius76.substack.com/p/moscow-threatens-mass-strikes-on] Over 1000 violations of [[ceasefire]] by [[NATO]]/[[Ukraine]]. [https://youtu.be/Ljght4-2IHU] ''[[Politico]]'': [[Europe]] tires of Zelensky’s lectures. [https://www.politico.com/newsletters/forecast/2026/05/08/europe-tires-of-zelenskyys-lectures-00912345] '''Update:''' [[Trump]] brokers alleged 3-day [[ceasefire]] until May 11. [https://tass.com/politics/2128675] − ---- − '''[[NATO]] seeks to turn [[Hollywood]]''' into [[Russophobic]] mouthpiece. [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/03/nato-meets-tv-and-film-makers-causing-concerns-it-seeks-propaganda] − ---- − '''The [[Immortal Regiment]] Marches on''' in [[Moldova]], [https://t.me/rybar_in_english/30941] [[Siberia]], [https://t.me/sonar_21/24538] [[Beijing]] [https://t.me/llordofwar/615398][https://t.me/llordofwar/615333] [[Cuba]], [https://t.me/llordofwar/615205] [[Vietnam]], [[Cyprus]] and across the world. [https://t.me/News_of_Donbass/22277] − ---- − '''Jimmy Dore interviews [[Conservative of the Year 2022]] [[Thomas Massie]].''' [https://youtu.be/5BVrwXQTS7w?t=969] − ---- − "'''[[Consumer sentiment]] falls to fresh record low in May''' as surging [[gasoline|gas]] prices hit outlook." [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/08/consumer-sentiment-falls-to-fresh-record-low-in-may-as-surging-gas-prices-hit-outlook.html] − ---- − '''"another major setback" to [[Dem]]s''': [[Virginia]] Supreme Court tosses out its [[gerrymandering|redistricting]] that would have changed the Commonwealth from 6-5 Dem to 10-1. [https://apnews.com/article/redistricting-virginia-congress-democrats-republicans-12a31037f3c9a94d3cb9fbcaaf84d94f] ''[[NYT]]'': 10 Days that shook the [[House]] map and [[Democratic]] [[confidence]]. [https://archive.is/v4vmX#selection-4477.0-4477.58] − ---- − '''[[Iran]] has [[nuclear]] [[energy]],''' not [[nuclear weapon]]s. [https://www.stpete4peace.org/newsletter-update] − ---- − '''Setback for [[liberal claptrap]] at [[college]]''': "College students overestimate starting salaries by $24K." [https://thehill.com/business/5867292-college-students-overestimate-starting-salaries-survey/?tbref=hp] − ---- − "'''One [[Gambling]] [[Addiction]] Can Harm Five Others'''." [https://gamblingharm.org/one-gambling-addiction-can-harm-five-others/] ''[[Addiction]] by young men to gambling is a pandemic''. − ---- − '''Setback for [[feminist]]s in [[Poland]]''': its [[conservative]] "president vetoes bill that would have made divorce easier," because “[[Marriage]] is one of the foundations of social life.” [https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/polands-president-vetoes-bill-that-would-have-made-divorce-easier/] − ---- − '''[[Trump]] halts 'Operation Freedom' '''after [[Saudi Arabia]] denies use of airspace. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-reportedly-paused-hormuz-operation-after-saudi-arabia-denied-use-of-its-airspace/][https://youtu.be/t6iEgkVX-Ms][https://dpyne.substack.com/p/us-resumes-bombing-strikes-on-iran] ''Another failure to consult 'allies' first.'' [https://youtu.be/-czXWBHublY] [[Ghalibaf]]: Operation Trust Me Bro failed. [https://www.rt.com/news/639556-iran-trolls-trump-hormuz-escort/] − ---- − '''''[[WaPo]]'': [[Iran]] hit far more [[US]] [[military]] [[asset]]s''' than reported, satellite images show. [https://archive.is/XxIG7#selection-233.0-233.79] − ---- − '''[[Trump]] declares [[Operation Epic Fury]] over''' to avoid 60-day [[War Powers Act]] deadline. [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iran-war-powers-resolution-60-day-deadline-congress-trump/] [[Russian]] State [[Duma]] considers ending [[Special Military Operation]] and re-classifying it as a [[war on terror]]. [https://understandingwar.org/research/russia-ukraine/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-14-2026/] No [[negotiating]] with [[terrorist]]s. [https://youtu.be/4lxqSfRo83w] − ---- − '''[[Germany]] bans displayal of [[Soviet]] insignia''' on [[Victory Day]]; [https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/05/06/germany-officially-bans-all-russian-symbols-on-may-9th/?lctg=66158495] '''Update:''' Anti-[[Nazi]]s defy ban on celebrations of [[Soviet]] victory over [[Nazism]]. [https://t.me/ukraine_watch/60710?single] − ---- − '''[[Zelensky]] declares [[ceasefire]],''' kills 5 [[civilian]]s with [[drone]]s. [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SQSBaV6CNcE] − ---- − ''TheHill'' reports: "[[Trump]] takes sharp turn toward ending [[Iran]] war." [https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5866212-trump-iran-war-sharp-turn/] − ---- − '''In the [[Indiana]] primary, [[Trump]] has defeated 5''', maybe 6, of 7 [[Republican]] incumbents who opposed his redistricting. [https://www.npr.org/2026/05/05/nx-s1-5807910/2026-midterm-primary-election-ohio-indiana] − ---- − '''More happy talk on [[Fox News]] to boost its ratings among 80-year-olds''': washed-up [[Karl Rove]] pretends "polling does not portend [[2026 midterm elections|midterm]] ‘tsunami’ for [[Democrats]]" [https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5864106-polling-shows-close-midterms-karl-rove/] despite polls showing Dems winning both [[House]] and [[Senate]]. − ---- − '''''[[NYT]]'': [[America]] is officially an [[Empire]]''' in decline. [https://archive.is/gorl3] − ---- − '''The Permanent Emergency: How [[the West]]''' traded [[liberty]] for the illusion of [[security]]. [https://forumgeopolitica.com/article/the-permanent-emergency-how-the-west-traded-liberty-for-the-illusion-of-security] − ---- − '''Major [[escalation]] in [[Middle East|ME]].''' [https://youtu.be/oVEXo1MhVvc][https://youtu.be/XQy64eEJhxc][https://leohohmann.substack.com/p/the-ceasefire-is-over-the-shooting] [[Prof Robert Pape]]: What really changed yesterday – the [[US]] lost more control of Gulf oil. [https://escalationtrap.substack.com/p/what-really-changed-yesterday-the] − ---- − '''How losing [[Hormuz]]''' could end [[US]] [[Hegemony|global dominance]]. [https://globalgeopolitics.co.uk/2026/03/28/americas-suez-moment-at-hormuz/] − ---- − '''[[Zelensky]] threatens to disrupt [[May 9]] commemoration of the defeat of [[Nazism]]''' with [[drone]] attack. [https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX6SV2ogZp_/] [[Russia]] warns [[civilian]]s to evacuate [[Kyiv]] government center if [[Moscow]] [[Victory Day]] Parade is attacked. [https://korybko.substack.com/p/russias-threat-of-a-massive-retaliatory] − ---- − '''[[Christianity]] surges in [[France]]''': "Adult [[baptism]]s in France increase 28%," many between ages 18 and 25, "a trend attributed in large part to online [[evangelism|evangelization]]." [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/adult-baptisms-in-france-increase-28-driven-by-surge-among-young-people/?utm_source=latest_news] − ---- − '''Another setback for [[pro-abort]]s''': [[Fifth Circuit]] properly halts telemed [[mifepristone]], "teeing up [[SCOTUS]] showdown." [https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/01/appeals-court-approves-sweeping-abortion-pill-restrictions-teeing-up-scotus-showdown-00903298?fbclid=IwY2xjawRi7uxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxSTdJT0JVYlhOMU5hOVB6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuvu5C3LFTOlTvlzrKewyvbnqZEQ8fu2KUmaEP7XN6OPAgq540XcOB65cGr1_aem_zr3Chox9iGqIh6IiwkciVw] − ---- − '''[[CNN]]: 16 [[US]] bases & high value targets wiped out''' by [[Iran]], [https://seemorerocks.substack.com/p/its-out-now-cnn-reports-on-americas] raising questions about [[America]]’s footprint in the [[Middle East]]. [https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/01/world/video/us-military-bases-iran-strikes-images-invs-digvid] ''[[NYT]]'': [[US]] [[military]] was losing its edge. After Iran, everyone knows it. [https://archive.ph/Av4NA#selection-4503.0-4503.69] − ---- − '''60 days of [[Iran war]] - No [[Congress]]ional authorization''' yet. − ---- − '''Another fire aboard [[US Navy]] destroyer.''' [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/uss-higgins-navy-destroyer-fire-singapore/] − ---- − '''Out-of-state billionaires are wasting millions of dollars''' to try to unseat [[Conservative of the Year 2022]] Rep. [[Thomas Massie]] in [[Kentucky]], who continues to lead in polling. [https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article314577436.html] − ---- − '''[[Gas]] hits $6 gal in [[California|Calif]],''' $4.30 nationwide. [https://michaeltsnyder.substack.com/p/a-flashing-red-warning-signal-in] '''Update:''' [[US]] gas prices hit $4.45 and [[Iran]] has not closed the [[Red Sea]] yet. [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/ceasefire-day-27-standoff-in-hormuz-strait-intensifies/][https://youtu.be/22A7QMCLDfs] This is what a global [[fuel]] [[crisis]] looks like. [https://seemorerocks.substack.com/p/this-is-what-a-global-fuel-crisis] − ---- − '''[[Mojtaba Khamenei]] makes first public statement.''' [https://mearsheimer.substack.com/p/the-fallout-from-the-iran-debacle] The [[Pentagon]]'s bogus [[blockade]]. [https://larrycjohnson.substack.com/p/the-bogus-blockade-claim-of-the-us] − ---- − '''''[[Axios]]'': [[Trump]] wants to get out of [[Middle East|ME]]''' with a big bang. [https://www.axios.com/2026/04/29/trump-iran-nuclear-deal-blockade] [[Iran]] vows retaliation against [[oil]] producers. [https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/insight/iran-warns-of-oil-retaliation-as-gulf-tensions-spike/gm-GM84552AC6] '''Update''': [[Pentagon]] wants to test out new [[hypersonic missile]] in renewed attack on [[Iran]]. [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-29/us-seeks-to-deploy-hypersonic-for-the-first-time-against-iran] − ---- − '''Setback for [[pro-abort]]s''': their favored candidate, [[Maine]] Gov. Janet Mills, suspends her candidacy for the [[U.S. Senate]] as polls show her 22 points behind her [[progressive]] rival for [[Dem]] nomination. [https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/maine-gov-jane-mills-suspends-senate-bid-citing-campaign-funding-issues] − ---- − '''Setback for [[Dem]]s''': [[Supreme Court]] ends their trick of using race to create [[Dem]]-majority congressional districts in [[Republican]] States. [https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-voting-rights-redistricting-congress-b2e730330fa39f139f74c443320567ff] ''It may be too late for this to impact the [[2026 midterms|midterms]]''. − ---- − '''[[Alex Krainer]]: [[Charles III|King Charles]] calls for [[World War III]].''' [https://trendcompass.substack.com/p/king-charles-calls-for-world-war][https://leohohmann.substack.com/p/king-charles-shows-up-in-dc-beating] − ---- − '''''[[WSJ]]'': [[Trump]] opts for perpetual [[blockade]]''' over bombing. [https://archive.is/m5ZR0][https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-intel-agencies-examining-how-iran-would-react-if-trump-declares-victory-in-war/] ''Will it work?'' [https://sonar21.com/no-more-bombs-for-iran-economic-war-instead/] '''Update''': [[Oil]] hits $120 bbl. [https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/brent-nears-iran-war-highs-after-trump-orders-extended-blockade-threatens-no-more-mr][https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/04/iran-war-oil-rises-to-126-due-to-press-reports-of-briefing-to-trump-on-military-options-iran-threatens-to-counter-us-blockade.html] [[Pentagon]] estimates $25 Billion spent on [[war]] in 60 days already. [https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2026/04/sixty-days-pentagon-estimates-25b-spent-iran-war/413208/][https://www.theamericanconservative.com/ceasefire-day-23-pentagon-estimates-25-billion-iran-war-cost-dem-lawmaker-calls-it-low-ball-number/] Other sources say over $40 Billion. [https://abc7.com/post/iran-war-cost-heres-how-operation-epic-fury-is-expected-every-day/18684961/] − ---- − '''[[De-dollarization]] update: UAE quits [[OPEC]].''' [https://www.abhs.in/blog/uae-warns-ditch-dollar-chinese-yuan-oil-sales-petroyuan-april-2026][https://www.disruptionbanking.com/2026/04/28/uae-exits-opec-2026/] [[Iran]] allows first [[LNG]] tanker from [[UAE]] through [[Strait of Hormuz]]. [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-28/first-lng-shipment-since-iran-war-began-appears-to-exit-hormuz] Uppity Sheikdom may not survive conflict with neighbors. [https://www.moonofalabama.org/2026/04/the-uppity-sheikdom-may-not-survive-a-conflict-with-its-neighbors.html] − ---- − '''Setback for [[Big Pharma]] & [[Deep State]]''': [https://badlands.substack.com/i/195832653/doj-hands-out-key-indictments-of-known-figures-for-very-different-reasons] 'Ex-[[Anthony Fauci|Fauci]] adviser indicted for allegedly hiding records on [[Coronavirus]] origins.' [https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/04/28/accountability-is-coming-ex-fauci-adviser-indicted-allegedly-hiding-records-coronavirus-origins/][https://justthenews.com/accountability/feds-and-sen-johnson-tag-team-alleged-biden-admin-coverups-covid-origins-covid] [[Jimmy "the Weasel"]] indicted. [https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/doj-indicts-james-comey-second-time] − ---- − '''Oil tops $100 bbl again.''' [https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Brent-Tops-111-as-Analysts-Raise-Forecasts-on-Hormuz-Stalemate.htmlhttps://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Brent-Tops-111-as-Analysts-Raise-Forecasts-on-Hormuz-Stalemate.html] [[Iran]] increases [[export]]s via [[Caspian Sea]] to avoid [[US]] blockade. [https://sputnikglobe.com/20260427/iran-increases-imports-via-caspian-sea--tehran-chamber-of-commerce-head-1124050815.html] [[Ian Proud]]: Waging [[war]] against [[oil]]-rich countries backfires. [https://responsiblestatecraft.org/putin-iran/] − ---- − '''''[[Responsible Statecraft]]'': This [[DNC|Democratic]]''' insider wants to rewrite the [[political party|party]]’s [[Israel]] playbook. [https://responsiblestatecraft.org/democrats-israel/] − ---- − '''[[Sports gambling]] pandemic takes down star college [[QB]]''', who allegedly made "thousands of online bets on a variety of sports via a [[gambling]] app." [https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/48610760/texas-tech-brendan-sorsby-college-gambling-scandal] − ---- − '''''[[Responsible Statecraft]]'': [[UAE]]'s dollar swap''' threats show how brittle these [[US]] alliances can be. [https://responsiblestatecraft.org/uae-dollar-iran-war/] − ---- − '''Is the [[US]] [[military]] recommending''' no further strikes on [[Iran]]? [https://sonar21.com/is-the-us-military-recommending-no-further-strikes-on-iran/][https://youtu.be/786X0CXFctA] [[CNN]]: 74% demand [[ceasefire]] w/ [[Iran]], 84% among [[Republican]]s. [https://twitter.com/glwatchdog/status/2048466399664930822] − ---- − '''''[[The Conservative Treehouse]]'': It’s time for a national conversation''' about the [[CIA]]. [https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/04/26/its-time-for-a-national-conversation-about-the-cia/] − ---- − '''[[Susie Wiles]] criticized for [[Secret Service]] failures.''' [https://x.com/susancrabtree/status/2048393877871308917] − ---- − '''[[WHCA]] shooter [[radical]]ized by [[Democrat]]ic messaging.''' [https://www.zerohedge.com/political/trump-evacuated-shots-fired-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooter-dead] − ---- − ''''[[China]] will resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights''' and interests of its companies', in response to [[Bessent]] [[economic sanctions|sanctions]] on companies with 'links to [[Iran]]'. [https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202604/1359891.shtml] − ---- − '''''[[The Hill]]'': [[GOP]] [[Senator]]s losing [[confidence]] in [[Hegseth]]''' amid [[Pentagon]] turmoil. [https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5848160-senate-republicans-doubt-hegseth-leadership/] ''[[The Atlantic]]'': Pentagon not telling [[Trump]] the truth. [https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/04/iran-war-vance-hegseth-trump/686905/] − ---- − '''[[NBC News]]: [[Iran]] caused more extensive''' damage to [[US]] [[military]] bases than publicly known. [https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/iran-caused-extensive-damage-us-military-bases-publicly-known-rcna331853] − ---- − '''[[German]] chancellor [[Friedrich Merz|Fred Mertz]] says [[Iran]] humiliating''' [[US]]. [https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/other/germany-s-merz-says-iran-is-humiliating-us-as-talks-stall/ar-AA21PzkD][https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/04/all-talk-no-action-europes-cowardly-refusal-to-correct-course-on-israel.html][https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/28/us-humiliated-germany-merz-europe-iran-war-energy-prices-fuel.html] [[Trump]] yanks 5,000 troops out of [[Germany]]. [https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/trump-says-more-5000-us-troops-will-leave-germany-going-cut-way-down] − ---- − '''[[Iran]] denies [[Trump]] claim''' it 'asked for' or was 'begging' for [[peace]] talks. [https://youtu.be/QU7q0yylwXQ] [[Araghchi]]: [[Trump]] asked for [[negotiation]]s cause the [[US]] has not achieved any of its goals. [https://x.com/zerohedge/status/2048777598214250551] − ---- − '''Gimmick fails''': [[Dem]]s have a net gain of 1 seat after the redistricting changes started by the [[GOP]], but next [[Florida]] redistricting could shift 3 seats to [[Republican]]s. [https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/a-state-by-state-look-at-the-narrowing-redistricting-battle-for-the-u-s-house] − ---- − '''[[Liberal]] [[Maine]] Gov. Janet Mills vetoes Maine's moratorium on [[data center]]s''', while her [[progressive]] opponent Graham Platner opposes these monstrosities. [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/maine-gov-janet-mills-says-no-ban-data-center-construction-rcna341341] ''Platner leads Mills in [[Dem]] primary for [[GOP]] [[Susan Collins]]' [[U.S. Senate|Senate]] seat''. − ---- − '''[[WHCA]] suspect''' is [[Cole Tomas Allen]], he/him, a registered [[Democrat]], [[Kamala]] donor and [[California]] 'teacher'. [https://larrycjohnson.substack.com/p/brief-comment-on-the-white-house] − ---- − '''[[COVID vaccine]] injury program''' paid for one death in March, denials still top 98%. [https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/covid-vaccine-injury-program-paid-one-death-march-denials-still-top-98/] − ---- − '''[[OMG]]: [[FOX News]] VP admits''' to spending $4000 at strip club on company credit card. [https://twitter.com/JamesOKeefeIII/status/2049179580980953373]
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'''''[[Times of India]]'': [[Zelensky]] attacks [[ZNPP|nuclear power plant]] again.''' [https://youtu.be/JRT8jmhBc60]
'''''[[Times of India]]'': [[Zelensky]] attacks [[ZNPP|nuclear power plant]] again.''' [https://youtu.be/JRT8jmhBc60]
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''See also [[Main Page/Archive index|Previous Conservapedia Breaking News]]''.