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Please consider listening to it and encouraging others to do so too. (Click HERE) World & Nation Netanyahu to Visit Trump Amid Iran Tensions Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday at President Donald Trump's invitation, setting up a high-stakes White House meeting as the administration weighs whether to expand military operations against Iran. Netanyahu will meet with Trump at the White House on Tuesday during his first official visit to Washington since the Iran war began. The Israeli leader also will attend the funeral of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, whom his office described as "a friend of Israel."
Drones Target Northern Iraqi City Where US Forces Are Based as US-Iran Fighting Escalates Drones carrying explosives targeted a city in northern Iraq where U.S. forces are stationed, and sirens rang out in Bahrain on Friday, hours after the American military said it finished its 13th night of strikes against Iran. The conflict has flared again over the past week, as the U.S. pounded Iran while Tehran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and targeted U.S. assets and allies in the region. The strait, which is a crucial passage for the world's energy supplies, is at the center of the latest fighting since Iranian attacks can effectively shut the waterway, sending fuel prices soaring worldwide and causing widespread economic turmoi
Iran threatens US hotels, banks and Trump properties as attacks reported in Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan Iran’s notorious Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) paramilitary warned residents of seven Middle Eastern countries to keep their distance from US interests — including American-owned hotels, banks, and corporate headquaters. “To all citizens and residents of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Syria,” the IRGC wrote in a message on the social media platform Telegram. “For your safety, you are urged to immediately stay away from military and security bases, facilities, and headquarters, as well as locations where U.S. forces are deployed. Do not approach any area witnessing military movements or exceptional security measures. “Immediately maintain a distance of at least 500 meters (1,640 feet) from any covert or concealed accommodations used by U.S. military personnel,” the message continued. “These locations include American hotels, American banks, American companies, high-rise towers, properties owned by the Trump family, and investments associated with them.” Bahrain, Kuwait struck Iran following missile and drone attacks in sign of widening war: report
Drones target northern Iraqi city where US forces are based as Iran war escalates Iran rejects latest cease-fire proposal as Trump considers ‘massive attack’: report Trump says Xi, Putin told him China and Russia won't sell weapons to Iran President Donald Trump announced Friday that China's President Xi Jinping and Russia's President Vladimir Putin both agreed not to sell weapons to Iran. "President Xi, at our recent meeting in Beijing, China, told me that he would not, under any circumstances, give or sell Weapons to the Islamic Republic of Iran — And that statement included Chinese Companies. Considering our relationship, I take him at his word and, besides, l am doing him very big favors," Trump wrote in a Friday post on Truth Social. "Likewise, President Putin, despite the horrible War going on in Ukraine (The relationship remains, as it does with President Zelenskyy), told me that he would not sell Weapons to Iran. He understands that I do not sell Weapons to Ukraine, but to NATO Countries. They pay full price, and how those Weapons are distributed, I have no idea," Trump's message continued. "Therefore, two major Countries that people speak of often in terms of Iran are, in my opinion, not participating. If they did, it would be very bad for them — Certainly not in their best interests," he concluded. Mamdani mocks wealthy New Yorkers about ‘fair share,’ sparks online firestorm Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking flack on social media for celebrating New York’s new pied-à-terre tax with a taunting statement to wealthy residents. “If you have a second home in New York City worth more than $5 million, check your mailbox when you’re back in the five boroughs — because you’ve got mail,” the democratic socialist mayor posted on X Thursday. “Today, we sent notification letters to property owners, letting them know that our new pied-à-terre tax is coming soon,” Hizzoner wrote. “The best city in the world deserves the best parks, libraries, and schools in the world. That’s only possible when we all pay our fair share. “ Mamdani’s post, which had raked up more than 14 million views by Friday, sparked a wave of backlash, with conservative users lambasting the lefty politician for squeezing taxpayers to cover his freebie-filled agenda. Fetterman nukes 'clown' Mamdani over Netanyahu arrest threat – you're mad he's killed terrorists 'you admire' Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania took great delight in popping the braggadocio balloon of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. For the past week, Mamdani has been bathing in the media spotlight for reviving his fantasy that he can arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if Netanyahu comes to the United Nations. The far-left mayor has been told he does not have the power to fulfill his dream, and he’s been told by President Donald Trump to drop the concept. And now Fetterman, fast becoming an endangered species by being a pro-Israel elected Democrat, said Mamdani should accept that -- even though Israel has blown away his terrorist idols. Another top Seattle mayoral aide exits as Katie Wilson administration faces continued staff turnover Sage Wilson's departure follows the communications director's resignation in June amid ongoing staff turnover at City Hall Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's press secretary is leaving City Hall after less than seven months on the job, marking the latest high-profile departure from an administration that has already faced significant staffing turnover during its first year. Local outlet PubliCola reported Wednesday that Sage Wilson made the call after "deciding he’d be more effective as an advocate for progressive causes outside the mayor’s office than inside it." "Wilson, who previously worked in media relations for the labor advocacy group Working Washington and the progressive policy group Civic Ventures, doesn’t have a job lined up yet; his last day will be in early August," the report continued. Trump’s relaunched trade war with Canada scuttles major international bridge opening — named for sports icon President Trump crowed Friday that the US will be raking in 50% of the profits from goods passing over the new Gordie Howe Bridge that connects Michigan and Canada, days after he announced massive tariffs on America’s neighbor to the north. “Canada disinvited the United States of America to the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which is fine, considering they are paying substantial TARIFFS to the United States, but the original Deal on the Bridge, which was terribly negotiated by a previous Administration, no longer stands,” Trump said in a Truth Social post. “We changed the terms of the Deal so that the United States of America now gets 50% of the Profit.” Probe of EU Coming After Big Tech Fines The United States will open a formal investigation into the European Union's trade practices, President Donald Trump said on Friday, claiming the bloc has unfairly levied billions of dollars of fines against Google, Apple and other U.S. tech giants. Trump made the announcement a day after the EU hit Google with a fine of $1 billion, after it said the technology behemoth broke digital antitrust regulations by setting up Google Play and its ubiquitous search engine to corral consumers toward its own services and apps to the detriment of competitors. In a lengthy post on social media, Trump said he has warned the EU about its practice of fining U.S. tech companies. He named Google, Apple, Meta, Amazon and others.
Alyssa Farah Griffin slams ‘The View’ co-hosts for initially backing Graham Platner Alyssa Farah Griffin ripped her fellow co-hosts on “The View” over their initial backing of the controversial Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner. The co-hosts on Thursday debated how much character matters among political candidates today, quickly turning to Platner’s candidacy, which had, at one point, garnered the backing from prominent Democrats, including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass). “I don’t know that I’m convinced either party puts up the best people. I’m just going to be honest,” Farah Griffin said, before turning to Platner. “Like I love you guys, but a lot of you guys defended a guy with the Nazi tattoo who is credibly accused of a number of things.” Meghan Markle accused of upstaging King Charles and Queen Camilla with latest move Meghan Markle just shared a bunch of images on her social media account, and naturally, it has made headlines. Offering a look inside her family holiday, a few of the pictures include a stop at Althrop, Princess Diana’s childhood home and burial site. Given the timing of her vacation carousel, a royal expert has opined that Markle might have yet again 'upstaged' King Charles and Queen Camilla, who stepped up for the grand opening of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Markle's family photos on Instagram gave fans a peek into her summer getaway. One of the standout snaps shows Prince Harry, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet, walking down a quiet, tree-lined path with their backs to the camera. According to PEOPLE, the photo is believed to have been taken at Althorp, the Spencer family's ancestral estate where Diana grew up. Harry and Archie are also seen carrying large bouquets of flowers, which has sparked speculation that the family may have visited the late Princess’ final resting place on the island in the middle of the estate's Oval Lake. Weighing in on the same, royal commentator Robert Jobson argued on his Substack that it was the timing of Markle's post that stood out. Referring to Charles and Camilla's carefully planned arrival at the Commonwealth Games in a Doctor Who-inspired TARDIS police box, Jobson stressed that the moment was ultimately overshadowed by Markle's Instagram upload. He wrote, “Then there is timing. The King and Queen arrived at the Commonwealth Games in a police box. Dr Who’s Tardis. A good gag, beautifully done, months in the planning. They were upstaged by Meg again.” Progressives want to tax billionaires first, and you're next on the list Wealth tax plans mirror how the income tax went from millionaires to hitting two-thirds of Americans Peter St. Onge, E.J. Antoni
Blue states face massive taxpayer exodus, costing billions in income If you ever wished you could be counted among billionaires, your wish might come true soon if the socialists get their way. Of course, it’s not that you’ll have a billion-dollar net worth, but rather you’ll be subject to the same wealth tax that progressives say they want to foist onto billionaires. What Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky said of war applies to the wealth tax: you may not care about it, but it cares about you. Recently, California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna published his own personal manifesto, "Why I Support a Billionaire Wealth Tax." But he quickly pulled the mask back even further, revealing the true targets of his tax scheme. Khanna started arguing to tax billionaires, then halfway through the manifesto decided it should be centimillionaires — $100-million net worth. By the end, he was going after $50-millionaires. At that rate, give it a year or two, and the wealth tax will be $50 thousand, not $50 million. Trump proves America can stand up to a power-mad foreign court Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces sanctions, visa bans and diplomatic pressure to reject ICC authority By Sen. Mike Lee At the very core of the American project has always been a fierce defiance of far-off powers, a stubborn opposition to those who would seek to undermine our right to self-rule or impose their will on a people determined to decide their own destiny. This spirit not only brought America into being but is essential for our nation to preserve its sovereignty into the future. America again defied those who would undermine our right to self-rule on July 13 when Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the Trump administration would "dismantle" the International Criminal Court (ICC) and teach them "the full meaning of American resolve." |
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