The Trump administration is expected to spend at least $900 million on White House construction projects that will be fueled in part by taxpayer dollars without the approval of Congress, according to a new report from The Washington Post. In addition to the demolition of the East Wing and subsequent White House ballroom construction, President Trump ordered the space to include an underground security complex, helipad and redesign of the West Wing space, where the Oval Office sits.
Ukrainian drone operators showed their superiority over U.S. Army forces during a major exercise in Germany this spring, exposing how the war in Ukraine has transformed the modern battlefield and is forcing the Pentagon to rethink how it trains, equips, and funds its military, The Wall Street Journal reported. Ukrainian troops from the battle-tested 412th Regiment of Unmanned Systems Forces, known as Nemesis, effectively eliminated a U.S. armored brigade during the Combined Resolve exercise in April and May. Roughly 3,500 American personnel, primarily from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, participated.
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed the Trump administration's Title VI lawsuit against Harvard University. Donald Trump accused Harvard in March of violating civil rights laws by allowing a "hostile educational environment" for Jewish and Israeli students over the course of "several years." Harvard denied the allegations and moved to dismiss the lawsuit.
Rep. Max Miller's (R-Ohio) ex-wife, Emily Moreno, on Wednesday sued the Ohio Republican, alleging he published a nude photo of their young daughter online. A copy of the federal lawsuit obtained by The Hill alleges that Miller "recklessly published and disclosed to the world a nude image" of the child. Miller and Moreno divorced last year and have been embroiled in a bitter custody battle over their daughter. Moreno has alleged Miller threw scalding water at her, held a gun to her head and may have broken their daughter's collarbone
Yes, NYT. Not paywalled. +++ FTA: "White" is of the utmost relevance to philosophy, and postmodern theory helps us to see why. I was once criticized for using the expression "true north." It reflected my Nordo-centrism, my critic said, and my insensitivity to people who live in the Southern Hemisphere. Of course, no such thing had ever crossed my mind, but that points to the problem. We tend to say "we" and to assume who "we" are, which once simply meant "we white male Euro-Christians." Read more
"From January to August of this year, our warriors of the airborne assault forces and other units carried out an effective offensive operation in the Oleksandrivskyi sector ... Russian losses amounted to at least 9,550 people killed and more than 6,600 people wounded." Ukraine's "exchange fund" was also replenished, Zelenskyy said, referring to Russian prisoners of war who can be swapped for Ukrainians held by Russia. Read more
Iranian academic Dr Sayed Mohammad Morandi is a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan
In a Tuesday interview with CNBC, acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas bleated: "We have the safest food supply in the world. Americans should feel confident in eating fresh produce including leafy greens at this point."
As of 13 Aug 2026, the FDA and USDA announced 320 food recalls in the US this year. Thanks Dummkopf Trumpf and DOGE for sickening tens of thousands of Americans, many who won't have health insurance to pay for their medical bills.
Far out in the Pacific Ocean, Ecuadorean fishermen have been attacked by unidentified "gringos" using drones, survivors say, spurring a mystery over whether the American military, the armed forces of another country, or private military contractors were behind the strikes.
"Operation Total Extermination"Read more
Several sailors have tried to throw themselves overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to an alarming new report. The Navy has not given a precise number of service members who have attempted to go overboard or harm themselves, but said the ship's leadership was constantly assessing the well-being of those on the carrier.
U.S. taxes ' U.S. government ' military aid to Israel ' purchases of weapons from U.S. defense manufacturers.
The lessons of Michigan and Wisconsin.
Aug 12, 2026 BEIJING
The main areas to see the Great Wall of China are overrun with the crowds. But with 21.000 kilometers of wall, there have to be places where you can have the wall to yourself. Right?!
Real Democrats are making progress against AIPAC and the DINOs
All along polls had Fran Hong ahead by double digits and now it's too close to call. I officially declare shenanigan. How it was stolen, don't know, don't care but a lot of young voters are going to upset by her "loss". This how the Democrats roll in Wisconsin
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) reports that Ronald Williams Sr (53) -- a man reported to have "aggressive behavior" in the past -- killed his wife Kelly L. George (44) and four children Carol A. Williams (9), Ronald H. Williams Jr (7), Sarah K. Williams (5), and Kelly M. MageeWilliams (3), before turning the firearm on himself.
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