Fights Over Abortion, Transgender Procedures Are Subtexts to Shutdown Fight
The federal government is currently in shutdown mode after Democrats pushed to continue taxpayer support for health care plans that cover abortions and transgender medical procedures.
Generation Z is stirring up rebellion across borders, from Morocco to Madagascar
Gen Z, the first generation to have grown up in the internet age, has been at the forefront of anti-government protests in several countries of the Global South. Madagascar and Morocco are the latest countries to be hit by these youth-led movements, which use digital tools to communicate anger at corruption and underfunded social services. A persistent stereotype about Gen Z is that they are disengaged from and mistrustful of traditional politics, but judging by events over recent weeks, nothing could be further from the truth. Three people were killed
Putin Vows Russia Will Never Show Weakness Amid NATO Concerns
Russia will give a “marked” response to Europe’s escalation. This is stated by Vladimir Putin in a speech on home ground. Russia will never show weakness or indecision, says the Russian president, who also commented on Sweden’s NATO membership. It was not a wise decision by Sweden and Finland to join Nato. This is what Vladmir Putin says during an appearance in Sochi.
Over 400 Gaza Convoy Activists, Including Greta Thunberg, Taken to Israel
A last boat belonging to the Gaza convoy Global Sumud Flotilla that has not yet been stopped is expected to be boarded if it continues towards Gaza. Israel states that they have totally taken over 400 people from the other boats to the port city Ashdod. Among the activists is the Swedish Greta Thunberg. “When the operation was over, over 400 participants had been safely transferred to (the port city of) Ashdod for further processing by the Israeli police,” the statement reads.
Breakthrough Tech: Cosmic Rays Reveal Hidden Chambers Beneath Ancient Jerusalem
Israeli researchers have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in archaeology, utilizing cosmic rays to detect hidden chambers beneath Jerusalem without disturbing the ground—a development that showcases the country’s growing leadership in cutting-edge archaeological innovation. Until now, discovering underground chambers has mainly been a matter of chance. An archaeologist might dig deep into bedrock and suddenly stumble upon an opening—the entrance to a hidden reservoir or storage chamber. But there was no way to know it existed beforehand.
FBI cuts ties with Anti-Defamation League, FBI director says
The FBI said on Wednesday it had cut ties with the Anti-Defamation League, a prominent Jewish group that tracks antisemitism, after Republicans criticized the group for including slain activist Charlie Kirk’s organization in a glossary on extremism. In a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau “won’t partner with political fronts masquerading as watchdogs.” The ADL did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It was not immediately clear what sort of ties the FBI had with the ADL.
Trump order pledges US will defend Qatar in event of attack
US President Donald Trump has pledged to treat any armed attack on Qatar as a threat to the United States’ own security, according to a document published on Wednesday that says US forces could step in to defend the Middle Eastern nation. The executive order – which appears to significantly deepen the US commitment to its Middle East ally – comes after Israel last month attempted to kill leaders of Hamas with an airstrike on Doha.
Iran bombing soon? Dozens of of U.S. jets deployed to Qatar
The U.S. military has launched a major deployment of dozens of refueling aircraft to Qatar in recent days, positioning them at Al Udeid Air Force Base in the Gulf kingdom, as well as at other locations in the Middle East and Europe. The buildup has sparked widespread speculation that Washington may be gearing up for a new round of strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Terrorists fire at Gaza aid distribution center
Yesterday (Wednesday), the IDF identified several projectiles launched from the Khan Yunis area in southern Gaza, toward the aid distribution site in Rafah. The projectiles fell in the area of the aid distribution site, adjacent to the Morag Corridor. No damage was caused to the site. Despite the projectile launches fired, the aid distribution site opened yesterday, and thousands of weekly food packages were distributed to Gazan residents, without Hamas’ involvement.
IDF kills three Hezbollah terrorists in two strikes in southern Lebanon
The IDF struck in Kafra and Kfar Reman, killing three Hezbollah terrorists, including a local operative tied to financing and weapons storage. The military, in a separate incident on Thursday, struck and killed two unnamed Hezbollah terrorists in Kfar Reman.
Russia not in a Cold War, but ‘fiery’ conflict with West, Moscow says
The war in Ukraine, Europe’s deadliest since World War II, has sparked the biggest confrontation between Russia and the West since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
Be Careful, Church: The ‘Theological’ Arguments Against Israel Are Shamefully Wrong
There seems to be an increasing number of Christians today who are convinced that the Jewish people are no longer God’s chosen people. To them, modern-day Israel is considered irrelevant and not part of God’s prophetic plan, and the church is now the chosen people of God. I’m here to tell you: those who hold to that position are dead wrong.
Pope Leo’s critique of Trump ends honeymoon with conservative Catholics
Pope Leo initially impressed conservative Catholics after his election in May as he embraced traditions shunned by his predecessor Pope Francis and steered clear of hot button social issues that divided the 1.4 billion-member Church. But his honeymoon with conservatives appears over after he unexpectedly took aim at U.S. President Donald Trump’s hard-line immigration policies, questioning whether they were in line with the Church’s pro-life teachings.
Generals Gathered In Their Masses
On Tuesday we observed one of the strangest spectacles of our time. President Trump and his “Secretary of War,” Pete Hegseth, called a mandatory meeting of all the top brass in the US military. Some 800+ general officers, admirals, and the like gathered at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia for a doubleheader talk from Hegseth and Trump. Because such an event is nearly unprecedented – at least in peacetime – the days leading up to the meeting were increasingly filled with speculation and even dread.
ICE arrests 3 Antifa terrorists in ‘massive show of force’ in Portland
At least three protesters affiliated with Antifa were arrested outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, Oregon, on Tuesday, as federal law enforcement officials displayed a “massive show of force” following President Donald Trump’s crackdown against the left-wing terrorist organization. The Post Millennial reported that at least three individuals affiliated with Antifa were arrested during a protest outside an ICE facility in Portland. “At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities
Hegseth Says Promotions, Retention to be Based on Meritocracy, Not Quotas
The War Department will focus on lethality and merit, not on political correctness and diversity, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who spoke today to an audience of hundreds of generals, admirals and senior enlisted personnel at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. “Real toxic leadership is endangering subordinates with low standards. Real toxic leadership is promoting people based on immutable characteristics or quotas instead of based on merit,” he said. The zero-defect mentality in the culture must end, Hegseth said.
White House warns of consequences if Hamas rejects Gaza plan
White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that Trump expects a swift reply. “This is an acceptable plan, and we hope and expect Hamas should accept this plan so we can move forward,” she said, noting that the administration is engaged in “sensitive conversations” led by Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff. “Hamas faces only bitter choices,” a Palestinian familiar with the talks told Reuters. “Acceptance of the plan is a disaster; rejection is also a disaster.” U.S. officials stressed that the plan is not open for renegotiation. “Technical disputes and clarification requests can be discussed,” one administration source told i24NEWS, “but rejection of the substance of the 20 points will be seen as rejection of the entire plan.”
Christian leaders offer prayers to Jewish community after fatal attack on Manchester synagogue
Christians are praying for the Jewish community in the U.K. after a deadly attack on a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. The killer, 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie, got his British citizenship in 2006 and is of Syrian descent.
NEXT Weather Alert issued for parts of South Florida due to possible flash flood threat
A NEXT Weather alert has been extended for parts of South Florida into Friday as heavy rain pounded the region, bringing the possibility of flash flooding. “We could be looking at totals anywhere from two to four inches plus, because we’ve already gotten some spots here that have gone even above that,” CBS News Miami’s NEXT Weather Chief Meteorologist said.
Winter storm alert issued for Montana and Wyoming: “major” impacts expected
Roughly 5,000 people in Montana and Wyoming were warned of “major” impacts this weekend as meteorologists issued winter storm watches. “It is around this time you start to see snow in the mountains. However, with this system, it is looking like the amounts are above normal for this time of year…. The main concern is people being unprepared for the conditions out there.”
North Carolina: Southport mass shooting
A mass shooting has left the Southport community shocked and heartbroken. It was the first in the city’s history, according to Mayor Rich Alt. Three people were killed in the shooting on Sept. 27, and multiple others were injured. Nigel Max Edge, 40, of Oak Island, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder, five counts of attempted first-degree murder, and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill or inflicting serious injury.
After Israeli strike, Trump declares US commitment to defend Qatar if it’s attacked again
The White House on Wednesday published an executive order from US President Donald Trump instructing the government to view any armed attack on Qatar as “a threat to the peace and security of the United States.”
Rep. Ilhan Omar Spits on Charlie Kirk’s Grave at Hamas-Linked CAIR Conference
At the terror-tied CAIR conference, radical Rep. Omar, accused of marrying her own brother to commit immigration fraud, spewed this filth: She compared Republicans’ criticism of Islam to how Nazis spoke about Jews. The irony? Islam allied with Hitler to exterminate Jews. The Grand Mufti of Jerusalem worked hand-in-hand with Nazis. The Quran contains more Jew-hatred than Mein Kampf, commanding Muslims to curse, fight, and kill Jews until the end of days. Omar pointed to Charlie Kirk’s tweet – “Islam is the sword that will cut the throat of Western civilization” – and twisted this truthful statement into a “call to attack Muslims.” She claimed that Kirk’s words “put every Muslim in danger” – while Kirk was slaughtered by a leftist for daring to criticize the Left, which works with Islam to destroy the West.
Spain Surrenders Christianity: Priest Faces 3 Years in Prison for Telling the Truth About Islam
“By prosecuting Father Custodio Ballester for warning about Islam, Spain spits on the memory of her forefathers who bled to resist Islamic conquest — and now surrenders to the very Sharia blasphemy laws they died to defeat.”
Robert Morris to spend 6 months in prison after pleading guilty to child sex abuse
Robert Morris, the founder of Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, will spend six months in prison as part of a 10-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty Thursday to sexually abusing the now 55-year-old Cindy Clemishire beginning when she was 12 in the 1980s.
Trump Says Radical Left’s Shutdown Misstep Opens “Unprecedented Opportunity” For Mass Firings Of Fed Workers
As we mentioned earlier, Democrats voted for a full-blown government shutdown, which has inadvertently given the Trump administration the greatest gift ever: the ability to revive DOGE-style efforts to cut waste and fraud.”I have a meeting today with Russ Vought, he of PROJECT 2025 Fame, to determine which of the many Democrat Agencies, most of which are a political SCAM, he recommends to be cut, and whether or not those cuts will be temporary or permanent. I can’t believe the Radical Left Democrats gave me this unprecedented opportunity,” Trump wrote on Truth Social earlier.
Trump considers rebate and European futures mildly firmer – Newsquawk European Opening News
PAC stocks were mostly firmer, taking their cue from Wall Street’s gains amid light newsflow, whilst the looming delay of the US jobs report due to the government shutdown keeps focus on Fed speak and
Christian photographer wins case challenging law forcing her to work same-sex weddings
A federal court has sided with a Christian photographer challenging nondiscrimination provisions she believes would force her to work same-sex weddings despite her religious objections.
After 72 killed in earthquake, Philippines faces threat from Paolo
Even as the death toll from a powerful earthquake rose to 72 in the central Philippines, rescue efforts began winding down with a storm approaching the Southeast Asian archipelago. Tropical Storm Paolo, which formed early Thursday, is expected to make landfall in the coming days.