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Senate Democrats Detail How Trump Serves Fossil Fuel Industry

Corky — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:30:53 -0400

"Our new report exposes this old-fashioned corruption, by a thuggish government and a desperate industry, that is squeezing every last dollar out of Americans' pocketbooks while they still can."

Xi Jinping Lays Out the New Rules for Trump

Corky — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:21:44 -0400

Xi Jinping has called for extensive cooperation with Washington to avoid the "Thucydides trap" that could put the US and China on a military collision course amid rising tensions over artificial intelligence, trade and Taiwan.

At the start of his summit meeting with Donald Trump in the White House, the Chinese president laid out terms for a mutual understanding that he said could steer the two competing superpowers away from future military conflict and on to a road of mutual gain.

President Zelenskyy Addresses 2026 UN General Assembly

Corky — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:20:41 -0400

UNITED NATIONS (AP) " Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the world's leaders Wednesday to keep choking Russia's revenues and impede its war efforts, telling the U.N. General Assembly that "Russia's revenues must remain a target."

"When someone gives Russia more money through trade, they give this war more time. And that is exactly why we insist on limiting trade with the aggressor, and why we are burning Russia's revenues ourselves," he said, speaking in English at the U.N. General Assembly.

Did Ayn Rand Plant the Ideological Seed That Trumpism Is Harvesting Today?

Corky — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:33:51 -0400

From a killer she once called an "ideal man" to a political movement built around radical self-interest, the roots of today's assault on government run deeper and darker than most Americans realize.

Ukraine Fires over 1,000 Drones at Russia, 100s at Moscow

Corky — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:31:50 -0400

Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds that were launched toward Moscow, officials said Sunday, as the Kremlin was wrapping up the third and last day of its parliamentary elections.

ICE Shoots Another Man in Austin

Corky — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:30:57 -0400

Little is known about why 29-year-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot Sunday. Earlier this year ICE shot and killed a father of three who they said was not their target. Sunday's victim is believed to be in serious condition, though his family has said they are not being given details nor are they being allowed to visit him. "This is a terrible incident that we were hoping to avoid in our community," [Austin Councilmember Mike ] Siegel said. "My hope today is that we can investigate what happened, and if an (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) officer committed a crime that they will be fully prosecuted, and then we can hope to restore some semblance of law and order in this country."

Trump Vows to Form 'AI Force'

Corky — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:31:44 -0400

In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around AI possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.

Christianity Is NOT About Going to Heaven When You Die

Corky — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:15:41 -0400

Sep 10, 2026

What if Christianity isn't really about going to heaven when you die? In this special edition of Unbelievable, N.T. Wright joins Dr John Nelson at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford to unpack the central argument of his book God's Homecoming.

Russia Seizes Assets of Swiss Food Giant Nestle and Three French Firms

Corky — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:30:47 -0400

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Thursday to take control of the Russian assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and three French groups, citing hostile actions by "unfriendly" countries.

Stephen Miller Leads Push to Accelerate Removal of Migrant Children

Corky — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:31:21 -0400

Key White House loyalist orchestrating multi-agency effort condemned by critics as cruel and racist

Khanna, Massie Say They Can Force Another Epstein Vote

Corky — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:31:53 -0400

Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced Thursday they've secured commitments for the 218 signatures needed to force another vote the release of files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Russia Begins Fake Voting to Secure Putin Power

Corky — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:32:11 -0400

The three days of voting is all but certain to secure the Kremlin's political dominance.

Tucker Carlson: Trump Ordered Epstein Files 'Cover Up'

Corky — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:31:35 -0400

Trump's former ally says the president sought to prevent the release of the Epstein files before Congress passed a law to publish them

Key House Dem Blocks DJT's $2.8bn Arms Sale to Israel

Corky — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:31:34 -0400

"The Trump administration has not provided sufficient assurances that these weapons will be used by the Netanyahu government in accordance with US law and with appropriate protections for civilians," [Pro-Israel New York Rep. Gregory Meeks] said. "I therefore will not clear this sale at this time." The deal, funded through US Foreign Military Financing, covers 20,000 MK-84 bombs, 20,000 BLU-117 bombs and 20,000 I-2000 penetrator warheads.

House Votes to Hold Leon Black in Contempt of Congress

Corky — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:30:16 -0400

The House voted Wednesday by unanimous consent to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he refused to comply with two congressional subpoenas sought by the Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.