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Will Israel Strike Iranian Nuclear Sites in 2025?

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U.S. intelligence indicates Israel may strike Iranian nuclear sites this year, taking advantage of Iran’s weakened state due to economic crises and sanctions, according to Jared Malsin, Alexander Ward, and Dov Lieber of the Wall Street Journal. Any attack could require U.S. military support. While Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu focuses on Iran’s nuclear threat, […]

The Battle for Ukraine’s Critical Minerals: A Strategic Opportunity

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The war in Ukraine impacts the flow of global resources, as the country holds vast reserves of critical minerals essential for defense and technology, reports J.C. Ellis of War on the Rocks. To secure these resources and reduce reliance on China, the U.S. and Europe should invest in Ukraine’s mining sector and ensure its security, […]

The Healing Power of Coffee

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Blaylock Wellness, run by Dr. Russell Blaylock, explains the healing power of coffee: Millions of Americans reach for a cup first thing in the morning, counting on it to jolt them awake and get their day going. But did you know your morning brew has benefits that go far beyond caffeine? That’s because coffee is […]

Bringing the Hammer Down on the Deep State

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In David Stockman’s Contra Corner, Stockman writes that Elon Musk is has “brought the hammer down on the entirety of the Deep State’s foreign aid boondoggles.” He continues: Not only has Elon Musk brought the hammer down on the entirety of the Deep State’s foreign aid boondoggles, but his sleuths have apparently also uncovered one […]

Judge Slaps the Hand of Environmentalists Suing Big Oil

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Judge Douglas Hurd of the Superior Court in Mercer County slapped the hands of New Jersey’s Attorney General Matthew Platkin and environmental group lawyers who brought a lawsuit aimed at big oil to his bench. Bradley Cortright reports on the judge’s dismissal with prejudice of the case, writing: The attempt to punish fossil fuel companies […]

USAID: “Nearly All Jobs” Cut

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According to The New York Times, nearly all jobs have been cut at USAID. The paper reports: Job cuts: The Trump administration plans to retain only about 290 of the more than 10,000 employees worldwide at the U.S. Agency for International Development, according to three people with knowledge of the planned cuts to the work force. The […]

Trump, the Iron Dome, and the Militarization of Space

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Pro-Russian blogger Andrew Korybko is worried about Donald Trump’s plan to build an “Iron Dome” style missile defense system for America similar to that which Israel has built. He writes on his Substack: This is a game-changer in the New Cold War since it’ll take the US’ rivalry with Russia and China to a qualitatively […]

America’s Turkey Problem

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At the Unz Review, Ron Unz mildly criticizes Donald Trump for the President’s relationship with Recep Tayip Erdogan, the President of Turkey. Unz writes: In his 2017 and 2025 inaugural addresses, President Donald Trump pledged to “Put America first.” His 2017-2021 term, however, put Turkey and Turkish President Erdogan first. And his second term is […]

Invisible Threats: How Wind Farms Obscure Radar and Protect Enemies

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Tom Whipple of The Times reports that concerns over offshore wind farms obstructing military radar are rising. New technologies are being explored to address this, such as stealth materials for turbine blades and radar-absorbing coatings. The UK Ministry of Defence is also investigating using machine learning and passive sensors to enhance air defense. As wind […]

END THE DOE: Is Trump about to Do the Impossible?

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President Donald Trump has signaled that his administration is looking at ways to dismantle the Department of Education. Newsmax reports on the planning Trump’s advisers are doing, writing: President Donald Trump’s advisers are mulling executive actions to dismantle the Department of Education as part of a campaign by Trump’s close adviser Elon Musk and his […]