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Please consider listening to it and encouraging others to do so too. (Click on Book Cover) World & Nation Iranian president says it's time to end the war, appearing to take aim at radicals Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkia called for an end to Iran's war with the U.S. on Friday during a speech at the General Assembly of the Islamic Association of the Medical Society of Iran. "It is better to end the war today, when we are in power and dignity and the whole world acknowledges our victory and emphasizes that America, contrary to all regulations, attacked our schools, hospitals, and infrastructure, and is hated in the world," Pezeshkia said, according to a translation of a text copy of his speech posted to an Iranian state media website. Pezeshkia appeared to take a subtle jab at hardliners in his own country, criticizing people "sitting outside the circle." "In the meantime, some people are sitting outside the circle; because they do not know the state of the government, the state of the parliament, and the state of the commanders, they make comments and analysis, even though they have not experienced any suffering or hardship, and then they talk about the cost. They do not find a single clause in this agreement that indicates a commitment; all commitments are related to the other party," he said. The president also acknowledged the financial toll the war has taken on Iran. US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Mideast, Relieving Long-Deployed USS Lincoln The Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East, the U.S. military said Thursday, relieving a long-deployed carrier following reports of mental health challenges and supply shortages aboard while it was supporting the Iran war. U.S. Central Command, which oversees military operations in the Middle East, said on social media that the carrier arrived in the region Wednesday. It was not clear when the USS Abraham Lincoln would arrive back in the U.S. or whether it would make a port stop along the way, but the journey takes just over a month. The Washington arrived as concerns have grown about the Lincoln's lengthy deployment, which has included a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea of more than 250 days, and about reports of crew stress and poor mental health, as well as supply shortages, including food and hygiene products.
Ukraine’s ‘Equalizer’ bomb aims to blow up reliance on US, European weapons The Vyrivniuvach adds wings and guidance to conventional bombs dropped from MiG-29, Su-24 and Su-27 warplanes Ukraine is buying a homegrown glide bomb that could help its pilots strike Russian forces from a safer distance while relying less on weapons supplied by the U.S. and Europe. The new weapon is called the Vyrivniuvach, or "Equalizer." It was developed by Ukrainian company DG Industry with support from Brave1, a government-backed defense technology group. A Ukrainian military official told Ukrinform that the bomb has finished testing and is now being bought for the armed forces. Fox News Digital has reached out to Ukraine's Ministry of Defense for more details. Russia Open to New Ukraine Peace Proposals, With Conditions Russia is open to listening to new proposals on how to reach a settlement on the Ukraine conflict, a senior Russian diplomat said, but any proposals should reflect the "realities on the ground." Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in an interview with media outlet News.ru published on Friday that the U.S. demonstrated a readiness for "constructive dialog" and an "understanding of Russia's position." "At this stage, it is more important to what extent Washington is able to influence the decisions of the Kyiv regime and its European sponsors, who still dream of a 'strategic defeat' of Russia," he told the outlet. Trump Admin Inherited Biden 'Debt Bomb' Vice President JD Vance told Newsmax on Thursday that the Trump administration inherited a "debt bomb" from former President Joe Biden but has a plan to get the U.S. economy growing faster than the national debt. The national debt recently topped $40 trillion, prompting "Carl Higbie FRONTLINE" host Carl Higbie to ask Vance what the administration could do to address the mounting debt. "There's a weird way where American taxpayers are getting fleeced because of the very high debt charges," Vance said.
AOC blasted as too moderate by Maoist DSA faction as 2028 buzz grows The Marxist-Leninist-Maoist caucus called AOC an 'opportunist dilettante' over her stance on 'Palestine' and policing The Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) Liberation Caucus is rejecting Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., as a potential candidate for Democrats in the 2028 presidential election, arguing she is too far removed from the socialist agenda. "Liberation condemns Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's continued retreat from socialist politics and rejects any effort to present her as the future presidential standard-bearer for DSA, or for the broader socialist movement," the DSA Liberation Caucus wrote in the statement. DSA slammed Ocasio-Cortez as an "opportunist" and condemned her vote to defend Israel’s right to exist and for not holding firm as an anti-Zionist. "In short, it was determined that she had failed to meet conditions concerning Palestine solidarity," the statement said. US Assistant Attorney found dead in federal building after going missing The search for a missing US Assistant Attorney ended after he was found dead in a San Diego federal building, marking “one of the darkest days” in the office’s history. Local police discovered former Acting US Attorney Andrew Haden, 48, dead inside an office at the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building Wednesday, but ruled that no foul play is suspected. Haden was reported missing earlier in the day Wednesday and his body was found hours later. Surprise election upset shows hating Trump is no longer enough as Democratic voters turn to new playbook Alexander Vindman's double-digit loss in Florida's Senate primary is the latest defeat for impeachment-era Democrats A major primary upset by Democratic Socialists of America member Angie Nixon shakes the Florida Democratic establishment after a 12-point victory. Representative Jared Moskowitz breaks down his own successful primary strategy against a far-left challenger. He also hits back at Senator Rick Scott for claiming moderate Democrats are too frightened to stand up to the progressive wing of their party. A growing number of Democrats who grabbed national attention as they led the resistance to President Donald Trump during his first term in the White House are the latest casualties in this year's primary battle between the party's left-wing and the establishment. The latest victim: Alexander Vindman, who gained national prominence nearly a decade ago as the then-Army lieutenant colonel and National Security Council official served as a key witness against Trump during the president's first impeachment trial. Trump Seeks to Bolster Graham Senate Bid With S.C. Rally President Donald Trump heads to South Carolina on Friday to campaign for Darline Graham, a political novice whose unexpected bid for a six-year U.S. Senate term will test the president's influence in a heavily Republican state. Trump will appear at an evening rally for Graham at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, days after the sitting senator tripped over a basic question about U.S. foreign policy in a debate this week with U.S. Representative Ralph Norman, her opponent in next Tuesday's Republican primary runoff. "I'm just going to be honest here. I'm not that informed on national security," Graham replied to the astonishment of the debate audience, when asked if Taiwan and the South China Sea are national security issues for the United States. "National security is not my thing."
Prince Harry ordered to pay staggering amount of money in court case ahead of his and Meghan Markle’s UK move Prince Harry and his co-claimants have been ordered to pay $11 million after losing their High Court case against the Daily Mail’s publisher last month. The payment is to be made in the coming week, the BBC reported Friday. The Duke of Sussex is on the hook for the hefty sum, along with Sir Elton John, David Furnish, Sir Simon Hughes, Sadie Frost, Liz Hurley and Baroness Doreen Lawrence. Meghan Markle’s acting plans across the pond revealed ahead of UK comeback
Meghan and Harry are latest interlopers to fail in Hollywood: ‘They weren’t bringing anything to the table’ Criminal justice reform is a bust — and hidden data told the truth all along By Ari Hoffman
America’s blue cities and states have made the criminal-justice system a revolving door for prolific offenders. Police arrest them. Prosecutors charge them . . . sometimes. Then bail reforms, diversion programs and alternatives to incarceration send them right back onto the streets to be arrested again. And again. New York dramatically curtailed cash bail and pretrial detention. I served as Trump’s NSA. SCOTUS need to stop courts putting the president's security at risk In this era of advanced surveillance equipment the entire White House complex has to be hardened against prying eyes By Robert C. O'Brien
"Where is the president? He’s got to move." Those are words a National Security Advisor (NSA) never wants to hear. Unfortunately, I heard them more than once during my term as NSA. In those instances, we are quickly hustled out of the Oval Office to a rendezvous with the First Family and top presidential aides and taken somewhere safe. It all occurred in a matter of minutes. I served as President Trump’s last National Security Advisor in his first term and was honored to have done that and been his Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs for two years before my two years in the corner office of the West Wing. Being with President Trump in the Situation Room for the mission to kill Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi or the first meeting of the Covid task force after the outbreak from China are memorable, history-making moments. |
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