Letter presented to president recognizes his extraordinary achievements in Middle East peace efforts read more
The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC), under the leadership of the Moscow Patriarchate, has evolved into a central instrument of Russian state influence, operating well beyond its religious mandate to advance Kremlin interests abroad. Across Europe and the US, the ROC is recognized for its role in disseminating pro-Kremlin narratives, conducting espionage, and recruiting intelligence assets. No longer limited to pastoral duties or cultural preservation, the Church now operates as a transnational ideological actor whose activities align closely with Russian foreign policy goals. Their global network has a headquarters in NYC and they have been expanding across parts of the US mainly as a result of people converting from other faiths. Young American males have been joining Russian churches promising 'absurd levels of manliness.' Links: BBC.com. US ROCOR Parishes List. read more
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua and Honduras. The termination will be effective 60 days after the publication of the Federal Register notice. Nicaraguan and Honduran nationals departing the US are encouraged to use the US Customs and Border Protection CBP Home app to report their departure from the US and take advantage of a safe, secure way to self-deport which includes a complimentary plane ticket, a $1,000 exit bonus, and potential future opportunities for legal immigration. Source: DHS.gov. read more
President Trump's tax and spending bill sets in motion nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and other health policy changes that could loom over the midterm elections. - - - But the real effects likely won't be felt until well after the ballots are cast. read more
An unexpected memo went out to TSA officers across the country last week stating the new policy will allow all passengers to keep their shoes on in all screening lanes at many airports across the country, starting Sunday. read more
The overly agreeable nature of most artificial intelligence chatbots can be irritating -- but it poses more serious problems, too, experts warn. read more
This weekend, the Trump administration officially closed the file on the notorious billionaire Epstein. MAGA aren't the only ones who should be outraged. read more
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has sent a group of firefighters and rescue personnel to help search for flood victims in Texas. read more
The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it's on pace to reduce total VA staff by nearly 30,000 employees by the end of fiscal year 2025, eliminating the need for a large-scale reduction-in-force. read more
Steve Benen: As The New York Times reported, Team Trump now wants its adherents to believe that list does not exist -- after having already said the opposite. read more
The Baby Boomer generation has long been dubbed the Me Generation, and their retirement choices might prove it. Today, 3X as many Boomers as Millennials (45%) say they want to enjoy their wealth rather than pass it to the next generation, with many rejecting babysitting duty, too. ...
Federal officers and National Guard troops fanned out around a mostly empty Los Angeles park in a largely immigrant neighborhood ... read more
President Donald Trump's decision to shutter a long-running worldwide wheat aid program has left farmers in Kansas reeling, The New York Times reported on Monday. read more
US President Donald Trump has urged Brazilian authorities to end their prosecution of the country's former President Jair Bolsonaro, accusing them of carrying out a "WITCH HUNT". read more
[State Rep. Wes] Virdell's closeup view of the havoc wreaked on his district has made a lasting impression, he said, and left him reconsidering a vote he made just a few months ago against a bill that would have established a statewide plan to improve Texas' disaster response ... read more
If China invades Taiwan, Beijing will enlist Russia's help to tie up NATO forces in Europe, the alliance's top official has said. read more
Advertisement
Advertisement
