Politics
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Trump Argues Warrantless Surveillance Is Needed to Secure America
(Kyle Anzalone, Libertarian Institute) President Donald Trump said Congress must extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) even if it means giving up “rights and privileges.” Section 702 allows for the collection of Americans’ data without a warrant. In a post on Truth Social, Trump urged House Republicans to reject any amendments…
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Drone Sightings in Restricted Airspace at Colorado Rockies Games Prompt Warning from Authorities
(Headline USA) A rash of drone sightings during the Colorado Rockies’ first homestand of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies sent law enforcement scrambling to track down the operators. No one was arrested after more than a half dozen drone sightings around Coors Field April 3 to April 5, but it is possible the drone…
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Slowing Consumer Debt Likely Signals Growing Consumer Stress
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) Consumer spending is “under strain” according to a recent New York Times report. That’s bad news for an economy that depends on people buying stuff. We see this consumer strain reflected in the slowing growth of consumer debt. Consumer spending is the engine that drives the U.S. economy, making up about…
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The Tax Man Is Handing Out Big Refunds This Year; What’s Your Plan?
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) Have any plans for that big tax refund? Odds are, you got one. Analysts say around 73 percent of taxpayers will get refunds this year. And they’re getting more back to boot. According to IRS data, the average refund is $3,462. That was up just over 11 percent compared…
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US Has Completed Full Withdrawal from Syria
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The US military has completed a full withdrawal from Syria, Syrian officials told Middle East Eye on Thursday, marking the end of a military presence that first began with US special operations troops in 2015. So far, the withdrawal hasn’t been confirmed by the US military, but back in February, The Wall…
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Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk Pushes to Ban Cameras from Court
(Headline USA) The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk wants a judge to ban cameras from the courtroom and says live broadcasts of the prosecution are violating his right to a fair trial. Tyler Robinson was back in state court in Utah Friday as his attorneys asked to delay his May preliminary hearing and pressed…
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Woke Governor Signs Bill to Join National Popular Vote Compact, Circumventing Virginia Voters
So who are the real enemies of democracy? Source
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ICE Director Stepping Down | Headline USA
(Sarah Roderick-Fitch, The Center Square) The Department of Homeland Security will see another leadership change as Todd Lyons, acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will step down May 31. Lyons submitted a resignation letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Thursday, after serving nearly 20 years with the agency. Mullin credited Lyons for his role…
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Erika Kirk Forced To Skip TPUSA Event With VP Vance After Receiving ‘Very Serious Threats’
This is totally unacceptable! Source
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‘Enough Is Enough’: Trump Tells Israel to Halt Attacks on Lebanon
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) President Donald Trump instructed Israel to halt its attacks on Lebanon. Iran said the truce with Lebanon was the reason it elected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer. They are PROHIBITED from doing so by the U.S.A. Enough is enough!!!” Trump wrote on Truth…
