President Donald Trump’s approval rating rose to 53%, with notable gains among young voters (+13%), Black Americans (+17%) and even some Democratic-leaning independents (+6%) following new tariffs on foreign imports. Despite market volatility, voters increasingly support Trump’s trade policies, with 36% approving of the 10% baseline tariff on imports — seen as a "necessary corrective…

The Crypto AG Scandal: How American and German spy agencies turned encryption into espionage The Swiss encryption company Crypto AG, trusted globally for its secure devices, was secretly owned and controlled by the CIA and Germany’s BND, enabling systematic espionage. The company's products had built-in weaknesses, allowing the U.S. and Germany to intercept and decrypt…

Alaska’s Mount Spurr could erupt within weeks, mirroring destructive 1992 event Mount Spurr, near Anchorage, shows increasing eruption signs like seismic activity and gas emissions. A major eruption could disrupt air travel and cover Anchorage in hazardous ash. The 1992 eruption caused airport shutdowns, ash-related health issues, and costly cleanups. Anchorage has raised emergency levels;…

Billions in “zombie programs” drain U.S. budget, federal review finds Over 1,500 federal programs, responsible for $516 billion in annual spending, are operating without active Congressional authorization, as highlighted by a federal review. This issue has roots in the 1980s, when Congress began failing to renew the legal mandates of numerous federal programs, leading to…

When money loses value, people will trade goods and skills to survive. Essential oils are a smart, often overlooked bartering item due to their versatility. They’re lightweight, long-lasting and serve multiple needs, such as cleaning, hygiene, mental health support and natural remedies, making them highly tradable in a disaster scenario. Essential oils like lemon, tea…

Poorly vetted foreign drivers flooding U.S. highways, causing deadly crashes American highways are becoming more dangerous due to an influx of poorly vetted foreign truck drivers, many with questionable immigration statuses and inadequate qualifications. A little-known category, non-domicile commercial licenses (CLPs/CDLs), allows foreign drivers, including asylum seekers and migrants, to operate commercial vehicles without permanent…

Trump accused of ‘Deceptive’ tariff calculations – Asian economies deny claims of high import taxes Trump’s claims of 50–90% tariffs on U.S. goods by China, Taiwan, and Vietnam were debunked—actual rates are under 5%, with figures based on trade deficits, not real tariffs. Asian leaders and media accused the U.S. of "economic sabotage," arguing Trump’s…

Tulsi Gabbard takes aim at censorship: Justice for the ‘Disinformation Dozen’ ? BREAKING: Hours ago, Tulsi Gabbard, newly appointed Director of National Intelligence under the Trump administration, publicly confirmed her intention to declassify the Biden administration’s classified domestic surveillance and censorship strategy — a document described by insiders as the “blueprint for silencing dissent.” (Article by Sayer Ji republished from SayerJi.Substack.com) “We…

EU takes aim at Elon Musk’s X with potential $1 billion fine under Digital Services Act The European Union is poised to impose a fine exceeding $1 billion on Elon Musk's social media platform, X, for alleged violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA), marking a significant escalation in EU's digital regulation efforts. X is…

Employees accuse Microsoft of fueling Israeli military’s AI warfare in protests at 50th anniversary event A Microsoft engineer disrupted the company’s 50th anniversary event, accusing Microsoft of powering Israeli military AI aiding Gaza’s high civilian death toll. Employees protest tech giants like Microsoft and OpenAI for militarizing AI, questioning corporate claims of ethical use. The…