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Thursday, January 29, 2026

No, I Will Not Forgive The Voters Who Did This To My Country | George Carlin observed that stupid ignorant voters give us stupid ignorant politicians. | by Bob Cesca


The tech giant is spending $35 million to promote its film about the first lady, far more than is typical for documentaries.


Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that during the military campaign in Gaza in which the IDF killed 71,657 Palestinians, a few Israeli soldiers lost their lives in 2024 because of what he called an "embargo" which allegedly caused an ammunition shortage.

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Deutsche Bank's offices in Frankfurt and Berlin have been raided by officials as part of an inquiry into money laundering. In a statement, the Office of the Federal Prosecutor said it was conducting an investigation, involving the Federal Criminal Police Office, into "unknown individuals and employees" at Germany's largest bank.


Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reports that Donald Trump's deployment of US Army National Guard troops across major US cities has cost taxpayers nearly half a billion dollars through the end of 2025.

But No USG Money for American Healthcare


U.S. President Donald Trump's top immigration officials have repeatedly made statements after violent encounters involving federal agents - including two fatal shootings of U.S. citizens in Minneapolis this month -- that were later contradicted by evidence, a Reuters review found.


Footage published on Wednesday appeared to show Alex Pretti kicking an immigration agent's car before getting thrown to the ground during a confrontation less than two weeks before he was shot and killed in Minneapolis. Read more


Police in England and Wales will increase their use of live facial recognition (LFR) and artificial intelligence (AI) under wide-ranging government plans to reform law enforcement.


"and They're a Doozy

Ghislaine Maxwell accused the Department of Justice of failing to investigate nearly 30 of Jeffrey Epstein's associates. Read more


The search comes as the FBI under the leadership of Director Kash Patel has moved quickly to pursue the political grievances of President Donald Trump.


Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization. Inflation remains somewhat elevated. The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. Uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated. The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate. In support of its goals, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 31/2 to 33/4 percent. In considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the Committee will carefully assess incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks. The Committee is strongly committed to supporting maximum employment and returning inflation to its 2 percent objective.


Cannot believe that lynching are still happening in the US. There are a lot of people coming out and speaking of the horrible experience they had to suffer at the hands of other Americans Read more


India and the European Union struck a longdelayed deal on Tuesday that will slash tariffs on most goods, aiming to boost twoway trade and reduce reliance on the United States amid growing global trade tensions.


UPS announced it made $8.7 billion in profit last year on the same day that the company will reduce its workforce, primarily part-time positions. Why is this happening and how can Teamsters fight back?


Sweden is moving forward with plans to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 in serious cases as it grapples with a growing number of children recruited into gangs to carry out violent crimes without facing serious legal repercussions.


In pursuit of illegal immigrants, federal agents are carrying the instruments of war, fine-tuned and perfected for killing at short range.


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