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New Jersey Democrat Warns DSA Using Party As Vessel For Communism
US Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) said members of the Democratic Socialists of America are not Democrats and are attempting to use the party as a vessel for socialist and communist ideas. In a news interview, he said that DSA members support the Communist Manifesto and Trotsky, describing them as anti-American, anti-cop, and opposed to borders. Gottheimer estimated the group has about 150,000 members compared with 45 million Democrats and urged Democrat Party leaders to make clear they are not welcome. He suggested they form their own party instead of taking over the Democrat Party.
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Senate Set To Vote On Stopgap Bill Funding Government Through Dec. 11
The Senate is scheduled to take a test vote Monday on a bipartisan continuing resolution that would keep the federal government open through Dec. 11. The measure, released Sunday by Appropriations Chair Susan Collins (R-ME) and Vice Chair Patty Murray (D-WA), extends current fiscal 2026 funding levels with adjustments for national security and benefit programs. It aims to avert a shutdown ahead of the midterm elections and give lawmakers time to negotiate full-year bills. The bill includes provisions blocking a proposed OMB rule on federal grants during the extension period.
Editorâs Note: Sure, cover their asses before the Midterms but screw the American public on the SAVE America Act.
Jay Clayton Sworn In As Director Of National Intelligence As Bill Pulte Steps Down
Jay Clayton was sworn in Monday as director of national intelligence, succeeding acting Director Bill Pulte. Pulte announced over the weekend that the transition would occur immediately after consultations with President Trump and Clayton. Pulte had overseen staff reductions of about 30 percent at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and declassified materials related to the 2020 election. Clayton, a former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and SEC chairman, said the safety and security of the American people would guide the agency.
Commerce Department Takes Minority Equity Stakes In Seven Semiconductor Firms
The Department of Commerce announced letters of intent to provide $874 million in CHIPS and Science Act funding to seven companies in exchange for minority, non-controlling equity stakes. The funds support research and development in advanced photonics, AI memory, compute architectures and related semiconductor technologies. GlobalFoundries is set to receive up to $300 million, Kepler up to $245 million and Multibeam Corporation up to $140 million, with the remainder going to Extropic, Thintronics, Obsidia Semiconductors and Aeluma. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the investments will enhance domestic capabilities and create high-paying jobs.
Editorâs Note: The desire to benefit from the explosion in AI is admirable, but when government starts owning even pieces of the means of productionâŚ
ICE Detentions Hit July Record Under Trump Immigration Enforcement Push
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recorded more than 46,000 detentions in July, the highest monthly total of President Trumpâs second term. The figure surpassed the previous high of about 43,000 in June, with an average of roughly 1,500 people detained daily. About 68,000 individuals remained in ICE custody as of the weekend, near the January peak of over 70,000. Enforcement has expanded to airports, traffic stops, and communities as the administration advances its deportation goals amid ongoing debate over tactics.
NYPD Reports Huge Rise In Hate Crimes Under Mayor Mamdani With Majority Targeting Jews
New York City Police Department data shows confirmed hate crimes increased 9.4 percent year to date through July, with 360 incidents compared to 329 last year. More than half of the confirmed hate crimes, or 56.9 percent, were anti-Jewish, even though Jewish residents make up about 10 percent of the cityâs population. Anti-Jewish hate crimes rose 8.5 percent to 205 incidents. The figures come as overall shootings and murders reached historic lows.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Plans Residency Check For City Grocery Stores
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdaniâs municipal grocery store program will require shoppers to show proof of city residency, described as a âlibrary card-esqueâ system. Officials said the measure aims to ensure discounted food goes to New Yorkers and prevent reselling. The plan calls for five city-owned stores, one per borough, offering staples at about 30 percent below retail prices. The first store is expected to open in the Bronx by the end of 2027.
Editorâs Note: âŚbut prove who you are to cast a ballot in an election, not so much.
US Murders On Pace For 126-Year Low After Immigrant Deportations DHS Says
The Department of Homeland Security reported that U.S. homicides in the first half of 2026 were down 18 percent from the same period last year and on track for the lowest level in at least 126 years. The figures come from a Council on Criminal Justice analysis of city crime data showing declines in carjackings, vehicle thefts and robberies as well. DHS linked the drop to deportations of criminal illegal immigrants and said nearly three million had left the country in the administrationâs first year. Other violent crimes also fell compared with both 2025 and pre-pandemic levels.
Trump Administration Proposes Smaller Smithsonian Budget Amid Review Of Museum Ideology
The Trump administration has proposed reducing the Smithsonian Institutionâs annual federal funding request below $1 billion for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, the first such proposal since 2020. Smithsonian budget requests rose from $1.11 billion in fiscal year 2021 to a record $1.24 billion in fiscal year 2024 under the prior administration. The funding proposal follows a 162-page White House report recommending reforms after a review of exhibits, programming and leadership. The Smithsonian oversees 21 museums and receives more than $1 billion annually in federal support.
Pete Buttigieg Leads 2028 Democratic Polls As Kamala Harris Support Drops
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg leads early surveys for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination. A Michigan poll by the Public Sentiment Institute found Buttigieg at 24.2 percent, with Harris at just 5.1 percent among likely Democratic voters. A national Emerson College poll placed Buttigieg first at 19 percent, followed by Gavin Newsom at 17 percent, while Harris registered 8 percent. Undecided voters remain high in both surveys more than two years before the election.
WNBA Coaches Defend Transgender Athletes In Womenâs Sports Amid Controversy
Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase said sports are about belonging and inclusivity, stating she supports little girls and women deserving to play, including trans women. Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve wore a âTrans Kids Belongâ T-shirt during a game and defended access for transgender athletes while criticizing protesters. The comments followed Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunninghamâs remarks against biological males in womenâs sports. ESPN commentators praised Reeveâs statements during a broadcast of the Lynx-Fever matchup.
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Trump Accuses Iran Of Duplicity As Iranian Media Brands Him A Fool For Halting Strikes
President Trump on Monday called Iranian leaders âunbelievably duplicitousâ for seeking U.S. meetings while publicly denying negotiations after he canceled weekend military strike plans. Trump said Tehran requested a delay in attacks amid talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending its nuclear threat. Iranian state-linked media, including Fars News Agency, labeled Trump âthe foolâ who âbacked away from his hollow threatsâ and denied any U.S. talks or deal. Iranâs Foreign Ministry said the strait would not return to its pre-conflict status and discussions were limited to Oman.
Editorâs Note: Itâs important to understand hudna and taqiyya in Islamist culture. Once that is understood, it becomes apparent that the IRGC needs to be finished off with malice.
US Sea Drone Captures Video Of Chinese Warship In Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone
A California-based company, Seasats, said its autonomous Lightfish sea drone recorded footage of a Chinese Peopleâs Liberation Army Navy Type 052D destroyer operating in the Philippinesâ exclusive economic zone off Luzon Island. The video, taken June 16 and verified by Reuters, is believed to be the first of its kind by a private U.S. firm. The Philippine Coast Guard has reported increased Chinese maritime presence in the area. Seasats noted the drone was conducting a commercial operation to test autonomous capabilities in the region.
US, Japan Conduct Joint Intervention To Support Weak Yen
The United States and Japan carried out a rare coordinated currency intervention last week to prop up the yen after it fell to a four-decade low against the dollar. President Trump described the action as a âsignal of friendshipâ that benefits the global economy. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. strongly supports Japanâs steps to correct the yenâs undervaluation and would not hesitate to join further interventions. The yen strengthened following the move, the first joint U.S.-Japan operation of this type in more than a decade.
Cuba Plunges Into Darkness As National Electric Grid Collapses for 6th Time in 2026
Cubaâs electricity grid collapsed late Sunday, the state-owned operator said, leaving the island of about 10 million people without power. The outage follows multiple nationwide blackouts in July amid ongoing fuel shortages. The crisis has intensified after a U.S. oil blockade disrupted supplies previously provided by Venezuela. Cuba has begun cautious openings in its energy sector, including authorizing foreign-backed fuel imports, as aging infrastructure continues to fail.
Editorâs Note: The âbenefitsâ of communism.
Rupert Lowe Urges Nigel Farage To Unite The Right In Alliance Offer
Restore Britain leader Rupert Lowe has called on Reform UK leader Nigel Farage to work together to unite the right ahead of the next election. Lowe set five conditions for any pact, including mass deportations of illegal migrants, tougher rules on legal migration, a ban on the burqa and certain practices, a referendum on the death penalty, and excluding former Conservative ministers from future cabinets. Farage has indicated openness to discussions while both sides emphasize putting the country first despite past differences.
Itâs about time!