Trump administration to put all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff on leave
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and told agencies to develop plans to lay them off, according to a memo Tuesday from the Office of Personnel Management. The memo follows an executive order Trump signed on his first day ordering a sweeping dismantling of the federal government’s diversity and inclusion programs that could touch on everything from anti-bias training to funding for minority farmers and homeowners.
Astronomers thought they understood fast radio bursts: A recent one calls that into question
Fast radio bursts are mysterious and brief flashes of radio emissions that were thought to be produced by magnetars, highly magnetized rotating neutron stars. Yet magnetars appear primarily in young star clusters. A repeating burst discovered last year has been pinpointed to the distant outskirts of an old but massive elliptical galaxy where, theoretically, such stars would long since have disappeared. Does this mean magnetars are not the source of FRBs?
Who will succeed IDF Chief Halevi to rebuild Israel’s army after the Oct 7 failure?
With the IDF scoring impressive achievements across several fronts over the last months, it is easy to forget that just over a year ago, Israel’s vaunted fighting forces were humiliated and failed to defend the country’s borders against Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. This week, both IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi and Southern Command chief Maj.-Gen. Yaron Finkelman announced their resignations citing this failure.
Who will rule Gaza after the war? New management of Rafah border crossing could give a glimpse into the future
In a rare appearance on the Knesset platform Wednesday, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer again rejected the demand that Israel should provide a plan, only noting that Israel is “working on it and I am a partner in this work regarding the day after in Gaza.” He also reiterated his belief that any plan presented by Israel would be “dead on arrival.”
Iranian vessels transport 1,000 tons of missile propellant materials from China
Two Iranian cargo vessels are carrying missile propellant materials back to Iran from China, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The Iranian-flagged ships — the Golbon and the Jairan — are transporting 1,000 tons of sodium perchlorate, a valuable raw material for producing propellant for missiles, according to information based on intelligence from two Western security officials, the report said.
Hamas commander seen alive after reportedly eliminated
A Hamas commander who was reportedly eliminated in May, according to the IDF, now appears to be alive. Palestinian media showed footage of Hussein Fayyad, commander of the Hamas Beit Hanoun Brigade, speaking at a funeral. The IDF had announced that Fayyad was killed in an operation that included the 98th Division, the Air Force, and the elite Yahalom unit.
Israel not committing to Palestinian state in exchange for Saudi deal, says Netanyahu confidant
Netanyahu confidant tells the Knesset Israel has not committed to backing Palestinian statehood in exchange for a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia, says Jerusalem will work with US and regional allies to devise day-after plan for Gaza Strip.
Trump administration readying order to stop virus research, WSJ reports
US President Donald Trump’s administration is preparing an executive order that would stop federal funding, at least temporarily, for research into viruses that makes pathogens more dangerous or contagious, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Trump warns Putin to end Ukraine war or face tariffs
Trump’s message to Putin: ‘Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous War! IT’S ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE. If we don’t make a ‘deal.’
Trump designates the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
US President signs executive order designating Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, a Foreign Terrorist Organization, as the Iran-backed rebels continue their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.
Israeli officials: Hamas will comply with next phase of Gaza hostage deal
Israeli officials believe Hamas will comply with the hostage deal agreement and release the four hostages on Saturday, officials told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday. They added that they expected that Hamas will provide the complete list of names of the remaining hostages to be released during the 42-day phase, along with details of their medical conditions.
Saudi crown prince seeks $600 bln investment push with US
Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told President Donald Trump that the kindgom seeks to expand its investments and trade relations with the United States over the next four years by at least $600 billion, the Saudi State news agency said early on Thursday.
The World Needs to Adopt a Real Humanitarian Goal: Removing Hamas From Gaza
The barbaric attacks on Israel were systematic. For one day, Hamas waged total war — raping, murdering, and kidnapping — and setting out to make Israel’s Gaza envelope communities uninhabitable, which many still are, more than a year later.
Abraham Shield Plan is roadmap for meeting the regional dynamics after war
Marking his inauguration the day after the first release of Israeli hostages as part of the current cease-fire-hostage deal, the Coalition for Regional Security sent U.S. President Donald Trump its Abraham Shield Plan. This comprehensive strategy outlines a bold roadmap to stabilize the Middle East, neutralize regional threats, and secure lasting peace and prosperity for Israel and the region.
‘Scariest thing I’ve ever seen’: Mike Johnson drops truth bomb about who’s running this country
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Friday recounted a meeting with President Biden from early last year when the president appeared to forget he signed an executive order pausing the export of liquified natural gas (LNG). Johnson publicly recalled the story for the first time to Bari Weiss during an episode of her podcast “Honestly” for The Free Press after saying that through his “personal observation” in dealing with Biden, the president “has not been in charge for some time.” Johnson’s story was first reported by the Wall Street Journal in June
‘I want them in prison’: Brent Bozell erupts on those who orchestrated charges against J6ers
Most of the J6 protesters were subjected to the harshest treatment the Joe Biden Department of Justice could hand out. They were jailed, without bond, sometimes without even hearings, for months or years. They were charged with inappropriate charges. Prosecutors tried to enhance their sentences with claims of obstruction. Judges, mostly Democrats in the District of Columbia, went along. The result was a level of punishment not ever seen before in American justice. But now those prosecutors, perhaps in the judges, need to be held accountable.
Threat of immigration raids turns Chicago hub into ghost town
The second busiest retail corridor in Chicago is typically a bustling area dotted with taquerias and Mexican grocery stores in the southwestern part of the city. By Monday afternoon it had turned into a ghost town. Word had gotten out over the weekend that the city could be the target of potential immigration raids after President Donald Trump took office,
Justice Dept. removes senior career officials from key positions
The Trump administration has removed and reassigned several top career officials in the Justice Department’s national security and criminal divisions, according to multiple people familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel matters. Two of the people said that at least 15 experienced career staffers across several divisions were removed from their positions and reassigned, a sign that the new president and his aides plan to carry out their promises to dramatically reshape the agency, … The Justice Department declined to comment.
With Artificial Intelligence, We Have The Ability To Spread Lies Like No Other Generation Before Us
You see the fun house as you walk down the midway. You hear terrified screams before you ever step inside. A fun house plays tricks on the brain. People scream in terror, then laugh at their own reactions. Each moment of shock induces a fight or flight response, surging adrenaline through the body. Some might enjoy that excitement briefly, but no one would want to live there. Its chaotic images shock the system, and it is seriously loud.
Trump administration accepts resignation of US ambassadors to Jordan, Saudi Arabia
All ambassadors submit their resignations when a new administration takes office, but these two were immediately accepted.
Trump steps up immigration crackdown, warns city, state officials against interference
Memo is a warning to Democratic-led states, cities. Broadens threats of criminal action to enforce policy. President Donald Trump’s administration has directed U.S. prosecutors to criminally probe local officials who resist immigration enforcement efforts, intensifying a sweeping crackdown that Trump launched the day he took office.
A Prophetic Song About The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Was Performed At Trump’s Inauguration And Hardly Anyone Realized It
An incredible thing happened during the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20th. As the entire world watched, the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club performed a stirring rendition of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. To me, it was one of the most memorable moments of the entire day. But what most people don’t realize is that the song repeatedly references the Book of Revelation and the second coming of Jesus Christ. I don’t think that it was an accident that this specific song was performed at Donald Trump’s inauguration at this specific moment in human history. and it was also a reminder to all of us that we really are living in the end times. (watch)
Historic blizzard kills 7, leaves over 80 000 without power in Texas and Louisiana, U.S.
A historic blizzard swept through southeastern Texas and Louisiana on January 21, 2025, leaving at least 7 people dead and more than 80,000 without power.
Historic winter storm claims 10 lives across U.S. Gulf Coast, shatters snowfall records
A rare and historic winter storm swept through the southeastern U.S. over the past two days, leaving at least 10 people dead and shattering snowfall records across the region.
Heavy snow and high winds shut down Pensacola Bay Bridge and I-10 in Escambia County, Florida
A major winter storm brought heavy snowfall and strong winds to Escambia County, Florida, on January 21, 2025, leading to the closure of the Pensacola Bay Bridge and sections of Interstate 10 (I-10). Law enforcement officers were deployed to block access to bridges and assist vehicles struggling with hazardous road conditions.
Blazes break out in San Diego as Santa Ana winds return to California
Multiple wildfires fueled by Santa Ana winds erupted across northern San Diego County on January 20 and 21, 2025, forcing evacuations, damaging structures, and burning more than 74 ha (182 acres).
China’s artificial sun maintains 100 million °C plasma for over 17 minutes, setting a new world record
China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), commonly known as the “artificial sun,” set a new world record on January 20, 2025, by sustaining plasma temperatures of over 100 million °C (180 million °F) for 1 066 seconds (17.7 minutes). The project’s ultimate goal is to provide a source of limitless clean energy and facilitate space exploration beyond the solar system.
WATCH: “This is a Number One Priority” – White House Press Sec Confirms “1,500 Additional Troops” are Being Sent to Southern Border
White House Press Secretary has confirmed reports that President Trump has sent at least 1,500 troops to the U.S. Southern Border to stop the invasion of our country.
Trump promises to reinstate military members who objected to COVID shots ‘with full back pay’
President Donald Trump announced he “will reinstate any service members who were unjustly expelled from our military for objecting to the COVID vaccine.” “With full back pay,” Trump said to applause during his inauguration speech.
Bloodbath in Open Borders Germany: Afghan Migrant Evades Deportation, Murders Two-Year-Old Boy and Heroic Passerby
This latest tragedy, where a failed Afghan asylum seeker murdered a two-year-old boy and a heroic passerby, is a devastating indictment of open-border policies that prioritize ideology over the safety of innocent lives—an atrocity that could and should have been prevented.
Alert! Watch How This Develops Very Closely – “We Can Do It The Easy Way, Or The Hard Way”
We have reached such a pivotal moment in world history. During his time in the White House, Joe Biden brought us closer to nuclear war with Russia than ever before. If Kamala Harris had won the election, I am convinced that a nuclear war with Russia would have almost certainly happened during her term. But Donald Trump won the election instead, and now he has a historic opportunity. He can end the conflict in Ukraine and avoid a nuclear war with Russia.
If the Gene Technology Bill is passed, how many additional doctors will New Zealand need?
Currently, there are 19,350 doctors in New Zealand; that’s one for every 264 people. According to Hon. Judith Collins, New Zealand’s Minister for Business Innovation and Enterprise (“MBIE”), New Zealanders are all going to live longer and enjoy better health as a result of the massive deregulation contained in the Gene Technology Bill (“the Bill”).
President Trump has signed an executive order for the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization
An executive order signed by President Trump on Monday states that the United States is withdrawing from the World Health Organization (“WHO”) due to the organization’s mishandling of the covid-19 pandemic, failure to adopt reforms, demands for unfairly onerous payments and lack of independence from member states’ influence.
We Got Out Of The WHO Just In Time
If Donald Trump had not decided to pull the U.S. out of the World Health Organization, we could have had a real nightmare on our hands. The WHO’s “pandemic accord” is scheduled to be finalized by May 2025, and the drafts of that agreement that we have seen so far are extremely alarming. Can you imagine what the WHO will do during the next global pandemic if it possesses much more power and much more authority than it did during the last global pandemic? The truth is that we got out of the WHO just in time, and we should be very thankful for that.