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Warren, Wyden, Van Hollen Sound Alarm on Lutnick Family’s Conflicts of Interest Involving New Commerce Rare Earth Deal | U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts

If link isn’t working to article, try this one: www.warren.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...

Apologies it was working when I posted yesterday.

09.03.2026 15:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In the new 'Trump Corollary,' there are no allies, only assets. If you have gold, oil, or precious minerals, you’re next on the list for 'liberation.' 5/5

09.03.2026 01:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Commerce Sec Lutnick’s former firm Cantor Fitzgerald (now run by his 2 sons) is brokering $1B+ in these mining deals & stands to benefit as do other key Trump associates, donors, & billionaire buddies. 4/5

09.03.2026 01:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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US and Ecuador launch joint military action against drug trafficking - Latin America Reports BogotΓ‘, Colombia – The United States and Ecuadorian militaries announced the beginning of joint operations against drug trafficking in Ecuador yesterday, according to the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHC...

Cartels like Los Lobos have pivoted to illegal gold mining as their primary revenue source.

By getting rid of them, the U.S. effectively clears the path for the corporate mining projects funded & protected under Project Vault. 3/5

09.03.2026 01:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Week in Review: Project Vault and the U.S. Strategic Critical Mineral Reserve | EXIM.GOV

On 2/2/26, the admin launched Project Vault, a $12B deal to create a U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve.

On 2/4/26, the U.S. signed a bilateral MOU w/Ecuador specifically for critical minerals cooperation. 2/5

09.03.2026 01:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump administration launches US military operation in Ecuador Critics have questioned the increasing scope and deadly consequences of US anti-narcotics operations in Latin America.

Under the guise of rooting out narco-terrorists, the U.S. military is now bombing cartels in Equador in Operation Southern Spear. However, the real target is its gold, oil & minerals. Just like in Venezuela. 1/5

09.03.2026 01:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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How Kristi Noem finally lost Trump β€” and her job | CNN Politics After a year of controversies, Kristi Noem’s fate was sealed over just a few days. It started with a heads-up from the Hill.

I love this article. It’s hilariously scathing. CNN made sure to point out Noem’s β€˜unfortunate leadership failures’ & called her a drama queen.

F47 gave her a cute get-away-from-me title: β€œSpecial Envoy for the Shield of the Americas.” I bet he gave her a cheap plastic badge to go w/it. Fitting.

06.03.2026 12:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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America’s founding documents fly out of nation’s capital for first time on the freedom plane | CNN For the first time in United States history, several of the country’s founding documents will travel the skies to visit multiple cities on their own jet in honor of the nation’s founding.

This makes me feel sick.

I had previously half-joked that someone should run down to the Rotunda and preserve the Declaration of Independence before it was set on fire by the Felon.

Several of our country’s founding documents are on that plane. I wonder if they will ever make it back.

04.03.2026 05:53 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you. I shared the live ticker on my feed.

03.03.2026 16:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cost of the Iran War β€” Live Ticker Live running estimate of U.S. taxpayer costs for Operation Epic Fury. Updated in real time.

6 US soldiers dead.
165 children killed.
Defense stocks are at record highs while gas prices are set to surge by the weekend.

We went from debating the price of eggs to igniting WW3 without a single vote from Congress.

This is nothing short of tyranny.

03.03.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Death toll from Iran school bombing reportedly rises to almost 150 Strike on girls’ elementary school in south of Iran has killed 148 people and injured 95 others, according to Iran state media

The U.S. just bombed a girls’ elementary school killing 148 people & wounding 95 others in southern Iran.

We just killed a bunch of children.

01.03.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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US military says three of its troops killed in first Iran operation casualties Three U.S. service members have been killed and another five have been seriously wounded, in the first casualties of the unfolding U.S. operations against Iran, the U.S. military said on Sunday.

These strikes on Iran are unconstitutional.

Today 3 US soldiers are dead & 5 wounded in another war that Congress didn’t authorize. It is Iraq all over again, bringing us to the brink of igniting WW3 in the Middle East.

Where is Congress?! We can't let one man burn down the world to save himself.

01.03.2026 17:16 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In 2 months, the U.S. has:
-Kidnapped the Venezuelan President & his wife
-Killed Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
-Helped Israel wipe out Gaza

We have unlimited resources to topple nations & find anyone on Earth. The only people this gov can’t find are the Epstein predators.

Makes you wonder.

01.03.2026 03:42 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good question! It often seems these kinds of men suddenly turn into pathetic cowards when faced with the consequences of their actions. They have no feelings for those they have wronged, only pity for themselves. Who knows though? As you imply, there are powerful people who don’t want to be outed.

25.02.2026 00:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Former Norwegian PM Thorbjorn Jagland hospitalised after β€˜suicide attempt’ amid Epstein-linked corruption probe: Report - The Statesman According to the documents released by the US Justice Department, Jagland and members of his family allegedly vacationed at Jeffrey Epstein’s residences between 2011 and 2018.

Former Norwegian PM ThorbjΓΈrn Jagland was hospitalized after a suicide attempt this morning. He was arrested earlier this month in connection w/the Epstein corruption probe.

No pity for this coward & predator. He doesn't get to take the easy way out. He needs to stay alive and name every name.

24.02.2026 15:15 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
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Former UK ambassador Mandelson arrested after Epstein revelations β€” Reuters Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson was arrested by London police on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations over his ties to convicted sex offender...

Former UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson
was arrested.

At 72, his arrest for misconduct over Epstein ties is a reminder that history plays the long game. Like the hunt for Nazis across the globe, time & age will offer no impunity. Justice is coming for these elites who thought they were above the law.

23.02.2026 23:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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DHS will suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry as shutdown continues β€” The Washington Post The Department of Homeland Security will temporarily halt both programs as part of several emergency measures expected to go into effect early Sunday.

PSA: TSA pre-check & Global Entry have been shut down as of 6 a.m. Sunday, 2/22.
Plan accordingly.

22.02.2026 09:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Live Updates: U.K. Police Arrest Former Prince Andrew Over Epstein Ties

Former Prince Andrew was arrested today for allegedly sharing trade secrets w/ Epstein. This follows the recent high profile arrest of Norway’s former PM.

As the UK & Europe pursue justice from the Epstein files, US inaction highlights a moral failure rooted in partisanship & a lack of courage.

19.02.2026 12:37 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I can’t wrap my head around the fact that thousands (?) of FBI agents redacted these names - with his allegedly among them, - and yet there are NO arrests??!!

11.02.2026 23:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

While some fear that transparency would collapse society, I disagree. It is a moral imperative that EVERYONE implicated be revealed. New structures will arise out of necessity as we tear down the evil standing in plain sight. Accountability is the only way forward. The victims deserve justice. 2/2

11.02.2026 03:22 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

I apologize for the quiet week. Like many of you, I’ve been overwhelmed by the details emerging from the Epstein files. I’ve been searching for a way to say what I feel is salient, not salacious. This isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue. It’s a crisis of humankind. 1/2

11.02.2026 03:22 πŸ‘ 41 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 1

Always follow the money. He’s a criminal.

04.02.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ’―% anyone he deems an enemy is fair game.

04.02.2026 00:38 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I read that as well. It’s just hard to comprehend that this is our reality. All it took was a purely evil person to become president….

04.02.2026 00:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

F47 has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act before, and now he’ll have the facilities & troops in a geographical position for rapid deployment.

In these cities, expect the same brutal violence that we saw in MN. This is authoritarian warfare being waged against us. 2/2

03.02.2026 17:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Here is the blueprint for the wannabe dictator’s "hub & spoke" network. These 23 cities are being turned into militarized logistics hubs.

The Felon is building the infrastructure for a military state by converting huge warehouses into mega-prison camps. 1/2

03.02.2026 17:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
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ICE buys warehouses for mass detention network, rattling locals β€” The Washington Post ICE officials have quietly begun notifying warehouse owners and local officials of their interest in specific properties, prompting efforts to block the projects.

Privatizing incarceration is a lucrative business. Using taxpayer money from the $45B BBB fund, ICE is secretly buying 23 detention center warehouses.

It doesn’t take much imagination to see F47 could use ICE as his own private army against "enemies" or "terrorists" like Alex Pretti or RenΓ©e Good.

01.02.2026 18:49 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Have you have read the newly released Epstein docs? It’s a global crime ring.

Allegedly, there are well-known people in the files who should be arrested NOW. Torture, auctioning children, snuff films, pedophilia/rape - all being covered up.

News should be non-stop until these criminals are jailed.

31.01.2026 20:27 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bondi ordered Don Lemon’s arrest at the Grammys as a β€œstatement” to intimidate journalists into silence.

Lemon live-streamed a protest on 1/18/26 in a MN church. Documenting a protest does NOT = being a participant. This is a direct attack on the press.

30.01.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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They β€œmade” her do this? πŸ™„ She so enjoys being Cruella while posing for a good camera op.

Her next cosplay should be in an orange jumpsuit while facing Nuremberg-type trials.

28.01.2026 19:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0