- Direct [link] to the mp3 file
- Experimental IPFS RSS Feed
- Executive Producers:
- Clint Young - cleveryak.media
- Associate Executive Producers:
- Christopher Graves - littlejohnscandies.com
- La Jolla Salt Corporation - la jolla salt dot com
- Eli the Coffee Guy - Gigawatt Coffee Roasters.com
- Colin Fannon - fannonfitness.com
- Linda Lu, Duchess of jobs & writer of winning résumés - Imagemakersink.com
- Become a member of the 1833 Club, support the show here
- Title Change
- Sir Danimal > Sir Danimal, Baron of the Secret City
- Knights & Dames
- Clint Young > Sir Clintilious of the Pacific Northwest
- Mark van Dijk - Systems Master
- Ryan Bemrose - Program Director
- Clip Custodian: Neal Jones
- Clip Collectors: Steve Jones & Dave Ackerman
- ICE Shooting
- Video appears to show hysterical, blood-covered wife of Renee Nicole Good, woman killed by ICE, crying out 'it's my fault' New York Post
- Time will tell a better story but the lack of footage of all the people prior to this hurling snowballs at ICE is never shown. There was quite a crowd and the woman’s “partner” is outside the vehicle at the time I believe videoing. What do these people think will happen if you continue to challenge law enforcement. So now we are going to be caught up in another one of those “moments” the media will run with unless the facts come out that do don’t fall in favor with the message. Unfortunate in the end and senseless, but people are reacting to what they are told is hate and crimes by our government convincing them to risk their lives for a cause they think is right. Sad
- Video appears to show hysterical, blood-covered wife of Renee Nicole Good, woman killed by ICE, crying out 'it's my fault' | New York Post
- The woman was filmed distraught and sobbing just steps from the wrecked car in Minneapolis Wednesday morning, as a neighbor who heard the commotion asked her what happened.
- Greenland
- Buy Greenland Take It Why An Old Pact Already Gives Trump a Free Hand.
- GIUK Gap and Greenland
- Strategic Impact of US Sovereignty over Greenland on GIUK Policing
- The potential acquisition of Greenland by the United States would fundamentally alter the security architecture of the GIUK Gap. It would transition the region from a multilateral NATO monitoring zone (reliant on Danish permission) to a US sovereign bastion. This shift would legally close the "High Seas" gap via EEZ expansion, allow for the construction of forward-deployed naval "teeth" (subs/surface fleet) in the south, and grant the US unilateral authority to deploy assets without consulting Copenhagen.
- Legal Authority: Closing the "High Seas" Hole
- Currently, the vast waters between Greenland and Iceland are international High Seas. "Policing" is limited to passive surveillance; interdiction is illegal in peacetime.
- "Lawfare" Potential: While Freedom of Navigation persists, US sovereignty would allow for aggressive "safety," "environmental," or "resource protection" patrols. This mirrors China's strategy in the South China Sea, effectively making the waters hostile to adversary transit without technically firing a shot.
- Result: The "Gap" of unmonitored international water would physically disappear, replaced by contiguous US and Icelandic security zones.
- Infrastructure: From "Eyes" to "Teeth"
- The current US footprint in Greenland is strategic but limited in naval utility.
- | Feature | Current Status (Danish Territory) | Potential Status (US Territory) |
- | Naval Utility | Limited deep-water port access; no permanent submarine basing. | Capable of hosting SSN Attack Submarines and Carrier Strike Groups directly on the Gap. |
- | Response Time | Assets must transit from Norfolk, VA (Days). | Assets stationed on-site (Hours). |
- Treaty Limits vs. Sovereign Advantages
- The 1951 Treaty Limitations
- Permission Based: US operations are subject to Danish consultation.
- Political Veto: Denmark can (and has) objected to the deployment of nuclear weapons or controversial assets on Greenlandic soil (e.g., the Thule accident aftermath).
- Passive Posture: The treaty effectively limits the US to "defensive" surveillance roles rather than offensive power projection.
- The Full Sovereignty Advantages
- Unilateral Action: The US President could deploy acoustic sensor grids, mine networks, or hypersonic batteries without seeking allied consensus.
- Strategic Denial: The ability to legally deny port access or transit support to "unfriendly" commercial vessels (e.g., Russian or Chinese icebreakers) attempting to use the Trans-Polar route.
- Command Structure: Responsibility shifts from the slower, consensus-driven NATO Command to the streamlined, US-only USNORTHCOM.
- GIUK Gap
- Authority & Policing of the GIUK Gap
- The "policing" of the GIUK Gap—the naval chokepoint between Greenland, Iceland, and the UK—was not a single nation's legal right but a complex overlap of International Law, NATO Command Structures, and Bilateral Defense Treaties. Legally, the majority of the Gap consists of international waters where "policing" is limited to surveillance and self-defense. Technically, the authority to monitor and interdict was executed by the United States and the United Kingdom under the auspices of NATO.
- Legal Authority: Sovereignty vs. High Seas
- The concept of "policing" differs significantly between peacetime law enforcement and military defense.
- International Waters (High Seas): The vast majority of the GIUK Gap lies outside the 12-nautical-mile territorial limits of the coastal nations. Under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), these are international waters.
- Peacetime: No nation has the legal authority to "police" (stop, board, or arrest) foreign warships transiting the Gap. Soviet submarines had full Freedom of Navigation.
- Surveillance Rights: NATO nations had the legal right to conduct unlimited surveillance (tracking, sonar dipping, overflight) in these waters.
- Territorial Waters & EEZs:
- The "Cod Wars" Exception: Iceland exercised genuine "police" powers in its EEZ regarding *fisheries* (resulting in the Cod Wars with the UK), but this did not extend to military interdiction of Soviet vessels.
- Treaty Authority: The Framework for Action
- Because Iceland has no standing military, the defense of the central pillar of the Gap was delegated via treaty.
- The Authority: Iceland delegated its defense to the United States (on behalf of NATO).
- The Effect: This provided the legal basis for the US Navy and Air Force to operate from Naval Air Station Keflavik. Without this bilateral treaty, the continuous airborne patrol of the central Gap would have been legally and logically impossible.
- Technical & Operational Authority (NATO Command)
- While the US provided the bulk of the *strategic* assets (technology and nuclear deterrence), the *operational* control of the Gap fell under a specific NATO command structure.
- Supreme Authority: SACLANT (Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic). Always a US Navy Admiral based in Norfolk, Virginia. He held the ultimate responsibility for the Atlantic theater.
- Operational Control (The "Cop on the Beat"): CINCEASTLANT (Commander-in-Chief Eastern Atlantic).
- The Commander: Always a British Admiral (usually the Commander-in-Chief Fleet) based in Northwood, UK.
- The Responsibility: The GIUK Gap fell primarily within the EASTLANT area of responsibility. Therefore, the British Royal Navy and Royal Air Force were the primary "police" directors, coordinating assets to track Soviet transit.
- The Assets: Who actually did the "Policing"?
- The Eyes (Surveillance)
- SOSUS: The Sound Surveillance System (underwater hydrophones) was technically US-owned and operated (Naval Facility Keflavik), but the data was the primary trigger for NATO responses.
- Maritime Patrol Aircraft:
- UK: RAF Nimrod fleets operating from Scotland (RAF Kinloss/St Mawgan).
- US: P-3 Orion squadrons operating from Keflavik, Iceland.
- The Muscle (Interception)
- Royal Navy: Provided the bulk of the surface frigates (Type 22/23) and hunter-killer submarines (SSNs) tasked with physically trailing Soviet submarines through the Gap.
- US Navy: Provided "heavy backup" via Carrier Battle Groups and advanced *Los Angeles*-class attack submarines when Soviet Northern Fleet activity surged (e.g., Operation Aport).
- Greenland GIUK Gap strategy
- Strategic Approach to Securing the GIUK Gap via Greenland
- If the sole strategic interest in Greenland is securing the GIUK Gap against the Russian Northern Fleet, a hostile purchase is counterproductive as it risks alienating key NATO allies (Denmark, Iceland, UK). The optimal strategy pivots from Sovereignty (Ownership) to Operational Supremacy (Access). This is best achieved via a "Fortified Lease" model or a Compact of Free Association, securing southern basing rights without shattering the alliance architecture.
- The "Fortified Lease" Strategy (The 99-Year Model)
- The Objective: Secure rights to construct a deep-water naval facility in Narsarsuaq (Southern Greenland).
- The Leverage: Offer direct economic rent to the *Greenlandic* government (bypassing Copenhagen), incentivizing local support while technically respecting Danish sovereignty.
- The "Compact of Free Association" (COFA)
- Shift the diplomatic goal from "Statehood" to "Association," mirroring US relationships with Micronesia and Palau.
- The Mechanism: Greenland declares independence from Denmark (a right held under self-rule) and immediately enters a Compact with the USA.
- The Deal: The US assumes full authority for Greenland's defense in exchange for block grants replacing the Danish subsidy (~$600M/year).
- GIUK Benefit: Grants the US "Strategic Denial" rights—the legal power to deny military access to third parties (China or Russia)—effectively closing the western pillar of the Gap.
- The "Sensor Fence" Initiative (SOSUS 2.0)
- Focus on controlling the water column rather than the territory.
- The Specifics: Lay next-generation fiber-optic acoustic arrays from Cape Farewell) to Iceland.
- The Pitch: Frame as "NATO Modernization" rather than US expansionism, forcing Danish compliance to avoid appearing weak on collective defense.
- Risk Analysis: Why "Buying" Fails the Mission
- A hostile purchase attempt risks the integrity of the entire GIUK line.
- The "I" (Iceland): Iceland shares a pacifist/independent political streak with Greenland. Bullying Greenland risks a diplomatic backlash that could cost the US access to Keflavik Air Station, the central pillar of the Gap.
- The "UK" (United Kingdom): The Royal Navy polices the eastern Gap. A crisis between the US and NATO allies distracts from the coordination required for effective Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW).
- Conclusion
- "Drop the word Buy. Adopt the word Base."
- The strategic requirement is basing SSN submarines) in Narsarsuaq, not governing Nuuk. Flooding the Greenlandic economy with infrastructure spending in exchange for exclusive southern basing rights secures the geography without breaking the alliance.
- Venezuela
- Oil Baron partner to white house
- Russian anti aircraft didn't fire
- USA sets oil strike price
- Venezuela Oil from Paul The Oil Baron
- That area is a “big guy” playground meaning, XOM, CVX and COP being the main players. They’re all owed money big time. So that narrows down the playing field. Unless BP or Total want to enter the mix, it’s not a lot of players with pockets deep enough to make it a go and the uncertainties for the next 40-50 years need to be addressed, i.e., permanent U.S. military bases there to secure a resource that vast. I had the opportunity to go there and work in the late 80s with a large independent. Friend of mine went. Loved it. Hit it at the right time and retired after that stint. It was a spectacular place then with vast development happening there in terms of infrastructure for oil and gas. Decades to build.
- Trump is probably going to get schooled on timelines. It’s going to be quite awhile. It’s not a situation where you just open a valve and start pumping. Doesn’t work that way. At all. A lot of rebuilding needs to happen.
- Then there’s the degradation of the wells themselves to repair. Plus planning for drilling. In terms of oil pricing, there’s probably an arb to be made on marketing the oil worldwide. That’s a pretty good carrot. Traffigura or some other large trader needs to be in the room with the execs.
- CITGO - Paul Singer a player?
- Traffigura, Vitol, Gunvor and Glencore will probably mostly definitely be trying to attend those meetings with Trump and oil execs. They are probably salivating at a chance to market that oil and make an arb
- Explore the untold story of the powerful commodity traders who control the global flow of natural resources in this eye-opening book. Check it out on Amazon - you won't regret it!
- The World For Sale: Money, Power, and the Traders Who Barter the Earth's Resources.
- Refining the 50 million barrels in the USA
- US Refinery Capacity for Venezuelan Oil Transfer
- Following President Trump's January 6, 2026 announcement regarding the transfer of 30–50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, processing will likely occur at Complex Refineries along the US Gulf Coast (PADD 3). Despite the "High Quality" label, Venezuelan crude is historically heavy and sour, requiring deep-conversion capacity (cokers and hydrocrackers) available primarily at facilities owned by Chevron, Valero, and Citgo. The volume represents ~2 days of US consumption and will be integrated into the refining slate over time.
- Primary Candidates for Refining
- The US refining system is uniquely designed to process the dense, sulfur-rich oil characteristic of Venezuela. The following entities possess the necessary deep-conversion hardware:
- Chevron Corporation
- As the only US major with active operations in Venezuela, Chevron is a primary candidate.
- Valero Energy
- The world's largest independent refiner with a system built for heavy, sour feedstocks.
- Bill Greehey Refineries (Corpus Christi, Texas): High complexity for heavy oil.
- Citgo Petroleum
- Originally acquired by PDVSA to refine Venezuelan crude; hardware remains perfectly suited despite political complexities.
- Corpus Christi Refinery (Texas): Optimized for heavy grades.
- Context & Logistical Reality
- Volume Significance: 30–50 million barrels equates to 1.5 to 2.5 days of total US consumption (~20M bpd).
- Brilliant Restitution Plan – President Trump Announces Interim Venezuela Oil Payment of $2 Billion
- Deep in the vaults the Bank of England’s £1.4bn Venezuelan gold conundrum Bank of England The Guardian
- Deep in the vaults: the Bank of England’s £1.4bn Venezuelan gold conundrum | Bank of England | The Guardian
- Nicolás Maduro’s seizure by US reopens question of who controls country’s reserves held in the UK
- Gonzales won, not Machado
- 2024 Venezuelan Presidential Election Dispute
- On July 28, 2024, opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia won the Venezuelan presidential election with approximately 67% of the vote, defeating incumbent Nicolás Maduro. However, the Maduro-controlled electoral council declared Maduro the winner without evidence. While González was the official candidate, opposition leader María Corina Machado is widely viewed as the architect of the victory, having used González as a proxy after being banned from office.
- The Official Opposition Winner: Edmundo González Urrutia
- Although not the original choice of the opposition, Edmundo González Urrutia was the candidate for the Unitary Platform (*Plataforma Unitaria Democrática*) and is recognized internationally as the legitimate winner.
- Opposition Proof: The opposition collected over 80% of official tally sheets directly from polling stations, showing González won a landslide victory with roughly 67% of the vote.
- Aftermath: The regime issued an arrest warrant for González, forcing him to flee to Spain, where he was granted asylum. The United States, European Union, and various Latin American nations recognized him as the winner.
- The De Facto Leader: María Corina Machado
- María Corina Machado is often cited as the "true" winner because she was the driving political force behind the campaign.
- Why Machado is Viewed as the Victor
- Primary Mandate: She won the opposition primary in October 2023 with over 90% of the vote. She was the undisputed choice of the people.
- The Proxy Strategy: The Maduro regime banned her from holding public office to prevent her candidacy. She endorsed González as her stand-in; voters understood that a vote for González was a vote for Machado's leadership.
- Architect of Victory: Machado unified the fractured opposition and organized a massive network of citizen witnesses (*testigos*) to secure the physical tally sheets, providing the mathematical proof of the election fraud.
- Table Top Exercise + U.S. Acquisition of Greenland
- Table Top Exercise: U.S. Acquisition of Greenland
- [!SUMMARY] Executive Summary
- This exercise evaluates strategic options for the U.S. to secure control over Greenland. While direct purchase and military coercion are deemed non-viable due to legal and diplomatic fallout, a "Wedge Strategy" supporting Greenlandic independence coupled with a Compact of Free Association offers the highest probability of success.
- Objective & Constraints
- Goal: Secure exclusive national security control to deny Chinese/Russian access and secure Arctic interests.
- Constraint: Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark (NATO Ally).
- Current Status: "Not for sale" stance by Denmark.
- Decision: The Most Viable Path
- Primary Strategy: Scenario C (The Wedge Strategy) supplemented by elements of Scenario D.
- Implementation Plan
- Economic Seduction: U.S. Consulate in Nuuk launches investment campaign (airports, mining) to outbid Danish subsidies.
- The "Protectorate" Offer:
- Greenland declares independence.
- U.S. recognizes immediately and signs North American Arctic Compact.
- Terms: Domestic autonomy for Greenland; Defense/Foreign Affairs for U.S.; Dual Citizenship for locals.
- Strategic Consequences
- Geopolitical: Closes the GIUK Gap; Denmark loses Arctic power status.
- Financial: Estimated cost of $2-4 Billion/year (negligible in U.S. defense budget).
- Iran
- Backgrounder - Kian Habibian
- Backgrounder: Kian Habibian
- Primary Role & Activism
- Organization: Co-founder of We Are Iranian Students (WAIS), a non-partisan, non-religious association based in France. The group focuses on:
- Amplifying the voices of student protesters inside Iran.
- Verifying footage and reports to combat disinformation.
- Media Presence: Frequently provides analysis on Iranian internal politics for major outlets, including:
- Advocacy: Organizes forums and demonstrations in Paris, collaborating with collectives like *Neda d'Iran* and *Queers and Feminists for Iran Liberation*.
- Key Political Stances
- Regime Change: Habibian argues that the Iranian population has moved beyond reformism. He maintains that the current regime is incapable of dialogue, stating that its "only answer is blood."
- Information Verification: He emphasizes the critical need to authenticate information coming from Iran to maintain the credibility of the opposition movement abroad.
- Student Rights: His activism centers on protecting Academic Freedom and ensuring the safety of students facing expulsion, imprisonment, or violence.
- Biographical Note
- Athletic Career: Public records identify a Kian Habibian (born 1999) as an ice hockey player for the Club des Sports de Glace de Courbevoie (the Coqs de Courbevoie), a club in the French Division 2 league. This is consistent with his location and age profile.
- Two of the Middle East’s most powerful countries are facing off in Yemen. Here’s what to know CNN
- Two of the Middle East’s most powerful countries are facing off in Yemen. Here’s what to know | CNN
- A decade after Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates led a joint military campaign to curb Iran’s influence in Yemen, the two allies now find themselves pitted against each other there.
- North Sea Nexus
- NSS vs PNAC Analysis
- Retrospective: Trump's 2025 NSS vs. Project for a New American Century
- Space Dominance and the Creation of a Service
- The most direct lineage between PNAC and the Trump strategy is the weaponization and administrative control of space.
- PNAC (2000): *Rebuilding America’s Defenses* explicitly argued that the U.S. must "control the new 'international commons' of space." It specifically recommended the creation of a new military service—"U.S. Space Forces"—to separate space operations from the Air Force and ensure budget priority.
- Trump (2025/2026): Trump established the United States Space Force in his first term (fulfilling the PNAC recommendation) and expanded its mandate in his second term via the "Ensuring American Space Superiority" Executive Order. Both view space as a warfighting domain requiring "superiority" rather than a scientific sanctuary.
- The "Golden Dome" vs. Global Missile Defense
- Both strategies prioritize a layered missile defense system as a prerequisite for sovereignty, viewing vulnerability to ballistic missiles as unacceptable.
- Trump (2025/2026): A centerpiece of the new strategy is the "Golden Dome" (conceptually similar to Israel's Iron Dome but for the contiguous U.S.). This moves the U.S. toward an active, kinetic defense posture to restore freedom of action.
- "Peace Through Strength" (Military Spending)
- While deployment philosophies differ (forward bases vs. retrenchment), the focus on overwhelming *capability* is identical.
- PNAC (2000): Argued the post-Cold War "peace dividend" hollowed out the military. Called for massive budget increases to maintain "two-war" capability and modernize forces to preclude peer competitors.
- Trump (2025/2026): Strategy is explicitly framed as "Peace Through Strength." Priorities include fielding the "world's most lethal" military with significant budget increases for naval capacity and nuclear arsenal updates. Both view overwhelming advantage as the only effective deterrent.
- Unilateralism and Disdain for International Constraints
- Both doctrines share a deep skepticism of international treaties that limit U.S. power.
- PNAC (2000): Argued the U.S. should not be "crippled by a misguided insistence on unanimity" (e.g., UN Security Council). Believed in the moral authority of a "Pax Americana".
- Identification of China as the Primary Competitor
- PNAC was an early policy shop to pivot focus from the Soviet Union/Middle East to East Asia.
- PNAC (2000): Warned of a "new great-power competitor" and specifically cited China as the long-term challenge, recommending a posture shift toward East Asia.
- Trump (2025/2026): Formally replaces the "War on Terror" framework with "Great Power Competition," codifying the economic and military containment of China as the primary foreign policy focus.
- Comparison Matrix
- | Feature | PNAC (2000) | Trump Strategy (2025/26) |
- | Space | Requested "US Space Forces" branch. | Created/Expanded Space Force. |
- | Defense | Demanded "Global Missile Defense." | Developing "Golden Dome" shield. |
- | Doctrine | "Pax Americana" (Supremacy). | "Peace Through Strength" (Overwhelming Force). |
- | Law | Reject constraining treaties. | Reject "Globalist" institutions. |
- | Rival | Identified China as future threat. | Codified China as primary adversary. |
- NSS vs PNAC Counter Analisys
- Contrast: Trump's 2025 NSS vs. Project for a New American Century
- While both strategies advocate for military primacy, their *application* of power represents a fundamental inversion. PNAC viewed American power as a tool for global transformation and liberal hegemony (policing the world). Donald Trump's 2025 National Security Strategy) views power as a tool for national preservation and transactional leverage, explicitly rejecting the role of global policeman in favor of a "sovereign nation" model.
- Democracy Promotion vs. "Principled Realism"
- The most ideological divergence lies in the purpose of American influence.
- PNAC (2000): Driven by "democratic peace theory." Believed the U.S. had a moral imperative to export democracy and reshape rogue regimes (e.g., Iraq) because "American principles are universal." Regime change was a valid tool of statecraft.
- Trump (2025/2026): Explicitly ends the "missionary" phase of U.S. foreign policy. The NSS asserts the U.S. will no longer "hector" other nations (specifically citing Gulf Monarchies) into abandoning their traditions. It adopts a "You do you" approach: limiting U.S. interest to behavior that directly affects the American homeland, rather than internal governance.
- Alliances: Force Multipliers vs. Transactions
- PNAC viewed alliances as the architecture of empire; Trump views them as balance sheets.
- PNAC (2000): Advocated for the expansion of NATO and permanent forward-deployed bases (e.g., in Southeast Europe and Southeast Asia) to create a "security perimeter" that reassured allies and deterred rivals. Alliances were assets that justified the cost.
- Trump (2025/2026): Views traditional alliances as liabilities without fair burden-sharing. The NSS conditions U.S. protection on "measurable economic contributions," effectively treating Article 5 as a service contract rather than a sacred bond. The strategy pivots toward ad-hoc, transactional partnerships rather than permanent multilateral institutions.
- Economic Doctrine: Globalization vs. Protectionism
- PNAC assumed military dominance would secure open markets; Trump assumes economic sovereignty secures military dominance.
- PNAC (2000): Fully embraced Globalization. Saw the U.S. as the guarantor of a liberal international economic order, believing that open trade would eventually liberalize rivals like China.
- Trump (2025/2026): Replaces free trade with Neo-Mercantilism. The NSS elevates tariffs, border control, and industrial sovereignty (re-shoring) to national security priorities. It explicitly rejects the "globalist" economic model, viewing trade deficits as threats to national survival.
- Regional Focus: Eurasia vs. The Western Hemisphere
- Geographically, the strategies prioritize opposite sides of the globe.
- PNAC (2000): Focused on Eurasia (Europe, Middle East, Asia) as the "grand chessboard." It prioritized maintaining stability in the Persian Gulf and expanding influence in Eastern Europe to prevent the rise of a peer competitor.
- Trump (2025/2026): Introduces the "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine, declaring the Western Hemisphere the absolute priority. The strategy signals a retrenchment from the Middle East and Europe to focus resources on the U.S. border, Mexico, and Latin America (fighting cartels/migration) and the Indo-Pacific (containing China).
- Comparison Matrix
- | Feature | PNAC (2000) | Trump Strategy (2025/26) |
- | :------------------- | :------------------------------------ | :----------------------------------------- |
- | Purpose of Power | Global Transformation (Policing). | National Preservation (Sovereignty). |
- | Governance | Export Democracy (Universal Values). | "Principled Realism" (No Interference). |
- | Alliances | Permanent Assets (NATO Expansion). | Transactional Burdens (Pay-to-Play). |
- | Economy | Free Trade / Globalization. | Protectionism / Tariffs / Re-shoring. |
- | Russia | Strategic Competitor to be contained. | "Absolved but diminished" (De-escalation). |
- | Key Geography | Middle East / Eurasia. | Western Hemisphere / Indo-Pacific. |
- EU UK Ukraine and NATO
- Lots of Words – United States Supports but Does Not Sign “Coalition of Willing” Security Guarantees
- China
- Regarding the Acquisition of Certain Assets of Emcore Corporation by Hiefo Corporation – The White House
- Regarding the Acquisition of Certain Assets of Emcore Corporation by Hiefo Corporation – The White House
- ORDER By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 721 of the Defense Every child deserves a safe and nurturing home where they can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Adoption makes that possible by opening the door to stability and belonging for children who need a family. During National Adoption Month, we commend the parents whose love has changed lives and the children whose presence has completed families -- and we recommit to caring for the many children still waiting for the comfort and security of a permanent home.Adoption reflects the deep value our Nation places on family and abundant life. As President, I am committed to empowering families who answer the call to open their hearts and homes to children. Through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, I made the adoption tax credit more accessible and expanded the child tax credit, helping remove financial barriers to adopting and allowing families to save more of their income to care for their children. While adoption creates beautiful new beginnings, too many children in our foster care system still wait for a permanent home. During my first term, I took monumental action to strengthen America's foster care and adoption systems by signing into law the landmark Family First Prevention Services Act -- the most sweeping reform of Federal child welfare policy in decades. This law utilizes proven intervention methods to keep families intact and prevent unnecessary separation. This term, I remain firmly committed to continuing this vital work alongside First Lady Melania Trump. Just last week, I signed an Executive Order on Fostering the Future for American Children and Families, to harness Federal support, technology, and strategic partnerships to provide young Americans in, or transitioning out of, the foster-care system with the tools they need to become successful adults. This effort is strengthened by the leadership of the First Lady whose work continues to uplift and protect the well-being of America's children -- ensuring every child has greater access to a strong foundation for the future. This month, we recognize the profound truth that all children are a gift from God, worthy of love, care, and family. We honor the parents and families who welcome children into their homes and provide the stability and guidance every young person deserves. Above all, we commit to protecting children, supporting those who care for them, and strengthening the pillar of family across our great Nation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2025 as National Adoption Month throughout the United States. I encourage all Americans to observe this month by supporting children in need of a safe and loving home, uplifting the families who welcome them, and helping strengthen the bonds of family and community across our Nation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand thisseventeenth day of November, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth. DONALD J. TRUMP
- Big Tech AI and The Socials
- AI models and their “knowledge” of climate change
- Boomer vs Zoomer
- President Trump says he is immediately taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying single-family homes.
- Why not help poor Americans
- I get that the people of Venezuela are hungry, but I don't understand why the government isn't more concerned with the people here. You know? Maybe I am missing something, but it seems backward to me. The poor here are seldom discussed.
- Fusion
- A shot for the ages Fusion ignition breakthrough hailed as ‘one of the most impressive scientific feats of the 21st century’ Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- “Last week, at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, scientists at the National Ignition Facility achieved fusion ignition — creating more energy from fusion reactions than the energy used to start the process,” said DOE Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm. “It's the first time it has ever been done in a laboratory anywhere in the world — simply put, this is one of the most impressive scientific feats of the 21st century.”
- A shot for the ages: Fusion ignition breakthrough hailed as ‘one of the most impressive scientific feats of the 21st century’ | Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
- Call it the shot heard 'round the world. The monumental, first-ever demonstration of fusion ignition by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) National Ignition Facility (NIF) marks a potentially world-changing breakthrough for fusion energy and a key initial step in a decades-long quest for limitless clean energy, U.S. government officials and LLNL scientists said Tuesday. At an historic press conference held at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) headquarters in Washington, D.C., officials with DOE, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), the National Nuclear
- Replacement Migration
- Capital One’s Indian Mafia Exposed Massive H-1B Kickback Scheme Displaces American Workers
- Clip Liks
- VIDEO - 37-year-old woman fatally shot by ICE officer in Minneapolis identified - YouTube
- 37-year-old woman fatally shot by ICE officer in Minneapolis identified - YouTube
- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he has issued an order to prepare the state's National Guard while urging peaceful protest after an Immigration and Customs Enfo...
- VIDEO - California's Pizza Supply Is COLLAPSING After Leprino Foods' Secret Exit EXPOSED! - YouTube
- California's Pizza Supply Is COLLAPSING After Leprino Foods' Secret Exit EXPOSED! - YouTube
- California's Pizza Supply Is COLLAPSING After Leprino Foods' Secret Exit EXPOSED!California just lost the world's largest mozzarella maker to Texas—and your ...
- VIDEO - Chromebooks in educations sucks
- I’m going to say this as clearly as I possibly can… Chromebooks are ki... | chrome book | TikTok
- I’m going to say this as clearly as I possibly can… Chromebooks are killing education. It is beyond time that we course correct. I am no technophobic teacher, I teach computer science. It is time to bring back the computer lab. #teacher #teachertok #chromebooks #teachersoftiktok #parents
- VIDEO - Colombian President Petro says to have exchanged 'a friendly call' with Trump • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- Colombian President Petro says to have exchanged 'a friendly call' with Trump • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- Donald Trump has softened his stance toward Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying on Wednesday that the two had a cordial phone conversation and that he ...
- VIDEO - Death toll rises as Iran's security forces clash with protesters • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- Death toll rises as Iran's security forces clash with protesters • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- In Iran, protests that broke out on December 28th over the soaring cost of living look set to continue. Security forces fired tear gas at demonstrators in Te...
- VIDEO - Debunking Jan. 6 myths weapons and injuries - YouTube
- Debunking Jan. 6 myths: weapons and injuries - YouTube
- Watch two officers relive Jan 6 through their own bodycam footage: https://youtu.be/CvL4sXhGrYsThere are a lot of myths about the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the ...
- VIDEO - Dr. Oz Blasts Minnesota Over Medicaid Fraud as Feds Withhold Payments - YouTube
- Dr. Oz Blasts Minnesota Over Medicaid Fraud as Feds Withhold Payments - YouTube
- Dr. Oz said federal officials are taking action against Minnesota’s Medicaid system over what he described as widespread fraud, waste, and abuse, announcing ...
- VIDEO - EU Commission examining concerns over childlike sexual images generated by Elon Musk’s Grok - YouTube
- EU Commission examining concerns over childlike sexual images generated by Elon Musk’s Grok - YouTube
- EU Commission examining concerns over childlike sexual images generated by Elon Musk’s GrokA spokesperson for the European Commission said it was “very serio...
- VIDEO - EU offers extra funds to farmers in hope to close Mercosur deal amid protests • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- EU offers extra funds to farmers in hope to close Mercosur deal amid protests • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- The EU offered extra funds to farmers protesting against the Mercosur trade deal, which the organisation hopes to sign on January 12. But the offer hasn't sa...
- VIDEO - FULL VIDEO President Trump gives remarks at the House GOP Retreat - YouTube
- FULL VIDEO: President Trump gives remarks at the House GOP Retreat - YouTube
- ⬇️ Always stay informed ⬇️👉 Follow all the news on 📲 https://euronews.com👉 Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/@euronews 👉 Watch our LIVE here: https://...
- VIDEO - Gov Tim Walz on ICE shooting and NAtional Guard readiness
- VIDEO - How do shadow fleets work US seizes two sentenced oil tankers • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- How do shadow fleets work? US seizes two sentenced oil tankers • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- The phrase “shadow fleet” refers to ageing oil tankers that operate under false flags to bypass Western sanctions on Russian, Iranian, and Venezuelan crude, ...
- VIDEO - Iran's rial reaches new low amid protests and economic crisis • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- Iran's rial reaches new low amid protests and economic crisis • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- Protests around Iran over its economy have continued on January 6, with demonstrators holding a sit-in at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, later dispersed by security ...
- VIDEO - Judge rules Amazon must face price gouging lawsuit
- VIDEO - Kentucky offers digital ID option for driver's licenses
- Kentucky offers digital ID option for driver's licenses
- Kentucky is rolling out a new digital version of driver's licenses and Real IDs, providing residents with a secure way to carry their identification.
- VIDEO - Kristi Noem on ICE shooting in Minneapolis
- VIDEO - Leavitt on Jan 6 on Tulsi declassified documents prooves Russia Hoax
- (21) 🇺🇸RealRobert🇺🇸 on X: "Here it is: Ten years in the making! The United States Press Secretary, Karoline Claire Leavitt: “Now, nearly ten years later, thanks to the declassification of documents by the Director of National Intelligence, @DNIGabbard, the truth has finally come to light—and it https://t.co/mpu3guPUTB" / X
- The United States Press Secretary, Karoline Claire Leavitt:
- “Now, nearly ten years later, thanks to the declassification of documents by the Director of National Intelligence,
- VIDEO - Mochi Health TV Spot, 'Food Noise' - iSpot
- Mochi Health TV Spot, 'Food Noise' - iSpot
- Check out Mochi Health's 30 second TV commercial, 'Food Noise' from the Weight Loss industry. Keep an eye on this page to learn about the songs, characters, and celebrities appearing in this TV commercial. Share it with friends, then discover more great TV commercials on iSpot
- VIDEO - New White House website rewrites January 6th attack
- VIDEO - Nick Reiner's lawyer steps down causing another arraignment delay - YouTube
- Nick Reiner's lawyer steps down causing another arraignment delay - YouTube
- Alan Jackson, the criminal defense lawyer representing Nick Reiner, is removing himself from the Rob and Michele Singer Reiner murder case. The surprise move...
- VIDEO - No Textbooks in modern schools
- 🚨DISCLAIMER: Not true for all schools, but things I noticed in school... | Chromebook | TikTok
- 🚨DISCLAIMER: Not true for all schools, but things I noticed in schools I went to & taught in #throwbacks #highschool #chromebook #early2000s #teachersoftiktok
- VIDEO - NYC Mayor Mamdani's Tenant Director, Cea Weave
- VIDEO - Over 2000 Flights Cancelled in Europe, Deadly Storm Kills at least 6 Firstpost America N18G - YouTube
- Over 2000 Flights Cancelled in Europe, Deadly Storm Kills at least 6 | Firstpost America | N18G - YouTube
- Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
- VIDEO - Promethean insurance
- VIDEO - RFK Jr. releases new dietary guidelines, emphasis on protein and full-fat dairy - YouTube
- RFK Jr. releases new dietary guidelines, emphasis on protein and full-fat dairy - YouTube
- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, encouraging Americans to limit highly proces...
- VIDEO - San Francisco developing 15-story affordable housing building for LGBTQ+ seniors as aging population grows - ABC7 San Francisco
- San Francisco developing 15-story affordable housing building for LGBTQ+ seniors as aging population grows - ABC7 San Francisco
- San Francisco is an aging city. By 2030, nearly one-third of the city will be populated by people 60 and older. That's more than the state average. "As folks age, incomes become restricted, the cost of living rises and so the need for affordable housing becomes even greater."
- VIDEO - The US cuts number of recommended vaccine for children • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- The US cuts number of recommended vaccine for children • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- The US has dropped federal guidance recommending several vaccines for all children, effective immediately. The move is one of several vaccine changes made by...
- VIDEO - Thousands Chant Say Her Name Renee Good! in Minnesota after ICE Shooting - YouTube
- Thousands Chant "Say Her Name Renee Good!" in Minnesota after ICE Shooting - YouTube
- January 7 2026 - MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota - "Say Her Name! Renee Good!" Huge croud of protesters gather where a woman was shot by ICE in MinnesotaThousands Cha...
- VIDEO - Trump calls for US military spending to increase by 50_ in 2027 • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- Trump calls for US military spending to increase by 50% in 2027 • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- US President Donald Trump has called for the US military budget to reach $1.5 trillion in 2027, more than half of the allocated spending for this year, in a ...
- VIDEO - Trump on plane about Venezuela Cuba Columbia Mexico and Greenland
- VIDEO - Trump says Cuba is ready to fall
- VIDEO - Trump tells Republicans You gotta win the midterms or 'I'll get impeached
- VIDEO - Trump weighs using U.S. military to acquire Greenland White House
- VIDEO - Trump withdraws US from 66 international organizations and treaties - YouTube
- Trump withdraws US from 66 international organizations and treaties - YouTube
- Trump withdraws US from UN climate treaty and 65 other global bodiesPresident Trump signed an executive order suspending US participation in 66 UN agencies a...
- VIDEO - Trump’s shake-up of the old world order sends shockwaves through Europe
- VIDEO - Wegmans using biometric data at some stores for 'asset protection'
- Wegmans using biometric data at some stores for 'asset protection'
- ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A photo of a sign in the front of a Wegmans store in New York City is creating a lot of buzz, as shoppers question the company’s biometric data collection. People noticed a sign in the front window of a New York City Wegmans location stating that biometric identifier information is […]
- VIDEO - Why does Trump want to annex Greenland • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- Why does Trump want to annex Greenland? • FRANCE 24 English - YouTube
- What's behind US President Donald Trump's obsession with taking over Greenland? FRANCE 24's Laurent Berstescher takes a look at the territory's strategic & e...
- VIDEO - Why Trump wants Greenland — and what makes it so important for national security
- VIDEO - WNIN reacts to Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting down
- WNIN reacts to Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting down
- EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — After 58 years of service, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is closing its doors. The organization voted to dissolve on Monday. It’s been operating since 1967. Over the past 6 months, public broadcasting station WNIN has faced federal and state funding cuts. Station leaders say the decision is just a formality. […]
