US economy notches remarkable new record, sparking cheers: ‘Good job everyone’
Americans may not feel it in their wallets, but two major measures of economic well-being improved in 2025, as the nation’s poverty rate fell to a historic low and inflation-adjusted median household income reached a record high, according to new Census Bureau data.

Pakistan’s Defense Chief Says Time Has Come To Implement Mecca Pact
The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed on August 7, 2026 – coming amid the Iran war and fight for control of the Strait of Hormuz, which is what made the timing of an agreement modeled on NATO’s Article 5 ‘collective defense’ between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey so curious. It immediately begged the question, will Riyadh’s Mecca pact allies intervene on its behalf? …Given the kingdom’s soil has been attacked by Iranians, Houthis, and even Iraqi paramilitaries of late. Has the time come for Pakistan to step up further in support of its Saudi ally? Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif thinks so.

EU pledges €3.3 billion for Ukraine, von der Leyen says “more is coming” as Russia’s escalating air war makes life in Ukrainian cities increasingly difficult
The new funding comes as Ukraine appeals for more air defense to counter increasingly complex Russian attacks, including advanced missile and drone strikes on Kyiv.

Canada applies to join Europe-led military partnership for Northern Sea
The move came just hours after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered Canada associate membership in the European Union

Erdogan to sidestep Turkey’s constitutional term limits in early 2028 vote, adviser says
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan intends to run in an early election in 2028 in order to circumvent the constitutional term limits he would face if he serves out his full current term, a top adviser said Thursday. Under Turkey’s constitution, parliament can trigger early elections given the support of 360 lawmakers, meaning the ruling AKP and its nationalist ally MHP will need support of at least 34 more lawmakers.

Trump to personally greet Xi Jinping at Andrews Air Force Base
US President Donald Trump announces that he will receive Chinese leader Xi Jinping in person when Xi arrives in Washington DC. The stakes are high, but expectations are low ahead of the highly anticipated summit between Trump and Xi next week. The two met in Beijing in May, and on that occasion Xi was invited for a return visit to the White House. The date is set for Sept. 24.

UN moves forward with plans to take control of AI globally
It should come as no surprise then that in an announcement yesterday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a declaration indicating the UN is getting ready to claim central oversight, control and administration of future AI development.

Cult of Anthropic Insiders Rumored to Be Worshipping Claude as a God
The specter of an omnipotent large language model that rules over its AI engineers continues to loom large. The industry already has had its fair share of brushes with ominously cult-like behavior, from OpenAI cofounder Ilya Sutskever commissioning wooden effigies to represent “unaligned” AIs to a murder sect that wanted to save the world from killer AI. As it turns out, Dario Amodei’s Anthropic is apparently no different. Just getting hired there requires prospective employees to pledge allegiance to AI safety and undergo a psychological profiling test, per The Information. For years now, tech leaders have claimed in thinly-veiled terms that they are working to build a God-like entity …

IRGC Announces Attack On Another Tanker In Hormuz, As Trump Mulls ‘Annihilate Them Or Not’ Decision
While the White House has signaled it wishes to see ‘quiet’ in the Strait of Hormuz and de-escalation when it comes to Iran, it doesn’t seem heavily sanctioned-Tehran is yet willing to see it that way. Another foreign vessel has reportedly been hit. He told the outlet he is at a “critical juncture” regarding the war in Iran, weighing whether to launch massive new attacks or pursue a different path to end the conflict.

Blue States With Strong Teachers’ Unions Are Terrible At Literacy Reforms
A 2026 analysis from the Progressive Policy Institute found a strong negative correlation between the political power of state teachers’ unions and states’ adoption of evidence-based early literacy policies.
At least eight of the ten states with the worst student literacy scores lean Democratic and have politically powerful teachers’ unions.

Judge Refers Soros-Backed Philly DA For Criminal Probe
A federal judge has referred George Soros-backed Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for a possible criminal investigation, after finding that the city’s top prosecutor and a senior deputy may have tried to mislead a court, pressure staff into a false story, and protect their own reputations while working to undo a murder conviction. The referral itself is still a thunderclap:

Anger in Trump administration, Board of Peace over Israeli claim that Hamas will not be disarmed via peace plan 
The current Israeli strategy of targeted assassinations of Hamas commanders and terrorists involved in the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks “will not lead to the elimination of the organization,” a source close to the Board of Peace (BoP) says. “The government’s policy is targeted assassinations, while leaving Hamas with its army and its rule,” the BoP source told i24 News’ Hebrew edition. “The Board of Peace wants the complete dismantling and elimination of Hamas. Israel is eliminating individual Hamas members, but not Hamas itself,” the source claimed.

Houthi drone intercepted near Mecca as Islam’s holiest city comes under fire for second time in nearly a decade
Saudi air defenses shot down a Houthi drone just south of Mecca on Tuesday evening, hours after missile warning sirens sounded across the holy city for the first time in the current round of fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Iran-backed rebels. The drone was intercepted at 6:50 p.m. local time before it could enter Mecca’s restricted airspace,

Southern Border Maintains Zero-Release Trend
The Trump administration says its border strategy is delivering a result that eluded the previous administration: for 16 consecutive months, no person apprehended while illegally crossing into the United States has been released into the country, according to the Department of Homeland Security. DHS says the policy marks a decisive end to “catch and release,” the practice Republicans have long criticized as a major incentive for illegal immigration. Under President Donald Trump, the department says migrants apprehended at the border are now facing meaningful consequences, including detention, removal, or prosecution when appropriate.

US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35s to Saudi Arabia
Israel had hoped progress on the sale would be tied to a Saudi normalization agreement.  Washington has cleared a $24.3 billion weapons package for Saudi Arabia that would give the kingdom 48 F-35 stealth fighters, with the State Department telling Congress the acquisition would bolster Saudi defensive capabilities while preserving the military balance in the Middle East.

Israeli defense minister: Gaza is realizing that ‘Hamas’ path has failed’
Gaza said Israel’s strategy is to prevent Hamas from restoring its military capabilities by targeting its infrastructure, commanders, and ability to rearm.

Ex-Shin Bet official: Israelis, carry your guns on Yom Kippur
The former Shin Bet official urged synagogue leaders to ensure armed worshippers are present.
A former senior Shin Bet official issued a public warning Thursday urging Israelis who hold gun permits to carry their weapons during the upcoming Yom Kippur holiday, saying they could help defend worshippers against potential terror attacks.

US sanctions Iranian financier’s crypto exchange, says it processes Hormuz payments
Treasury said BitBank had routed hundreds of millions of dollars to the IRGC and described the exchange as a key component in Iran’s digital assets-based sanctions-evasion infrastructure.

Israeli, Moroccan officials reaffirm ‘spirit of Abraham Accords’ in NY, talk ‘unlimited opportunities’ for relations
Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, met with Gideon Sa’ar and Nasser Bourita, foreign ministers respectively of Israel and Morocco, in New York City to discuss “unlimited opportunities of the relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the State of Israel,” the three countries stated jointly on Wednesday.

Iran in, Abbas out: Trump threatens new strikes as US grants Tehran leaders UN visas
Despite the ongoing war and threats exchanged between Washington and Tehran, the United States has approved visas for senior Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, to attend next week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York. President Donald Trump is also expected to meet Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the gathering to discuss ideas for the region after the war.

The Dangers Of The ‘Interfaith’ Movement—And Where The Bible Says It Is Heading
Revelation 17 describes “the great prostitute” who will wreak havoc in the last days. The prostitute is the image John uses to refer to the one-world religion that will dominate the end times. Because of the imagery John uses, it’s hard to say what the false religion will teach. But it’s likely that it will combine the teachings of various major existing religions. Or that it will just gloss over the differences between religions and declare them all to be equally valid. Sound familiar? It’s a message we hear a lot today: “All paths lead to God.” Instead of focusing on the differences that separate Christianity from other belief systems, we are encouraged to embrace the things we have in common: sincere faith, the desire to make the world a better place, and so on.

IRAN SQUEEZED: Tehran’s Bid To Bypass Hormuz Blockade Runs Into Major Roadblocks
Iran’s attempt to bypass the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by shifting more of its trade onto land routes is running into severe problems, with hundreds of trucks reportedly stranded at border crossings and transportation costs soaring as Tehran struggles to keep goods moving in and out of the country, the Wall Street Journal reports. Iranian truckers are facing mounting delays at crossings with Pakistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. Some shipments have reportedly been stuck for weeks, leaving goods including iron ore, bottled gas and agricultural products stranded while perishable cargo spoils.

OCT. 7 ACCOUNTABILITY: Gaza Division Intelligence Officer To Be Dismissed From IDF
The IDF has decided to terminate the military service of Lt. Col. A., who served as the Gaza Division’s intelligence officer during the October 7 massacre, bringing to a close a months-long administrative process over his role in the failures surrounding the attack. The head of the IDF Manpower Directorate decided to release the officer from his service commitment after an advisory committee completed its review, the IDF announced Thursday.

Bishops, Evangelicals, and Conservatives Push Back on Canada’s Military Prayer Ban
As previously covered in The Gateway Pundit, Canada’s military issued a new instruction on July 29, barring chaplains from mentioning God during mandatory public events and requiring a religion-neutral “spiritual reflection” instead.

UN moves forward with plans to take control of AI globally
In July, there was a UN report that read as if the UN is attempting to take control of the global narrative using artificial intelligence. It should come as no surprise then that, yesterday, UN Sec-Gen Guterres made a declaration indicating the UN is getting ready to claim central oversight, control and administration of future AI development.

Euthanasia bills will be used to mass murder the mentally ill and the poor as part of the Great Reset’s global depopulation plan
“Death by doctor” is going global – it’s not painless, peaceful or dignified. “Doctor-assisted dying” is frequently painful and distressing for patients and relatives. In the UK, the dangerous bill that would’ve given doctors a license to kill rather than doing all they can to save patients’ lives has been defeated in Parliament for a 5^th time.

Fourth person dies after contacting ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria linked to raw oysters
Data show 21 recorded cases of the waterborne bacteria this year. Besides this one in Broward County, Florida, earlier deaths were reported in Bay, Palm Beach, and Marion counties. Vibrio vulnificus naturally thrives in warm coastal waters and is commonly contracted by eating raw shellfish or exposing open wounds to contaminated water.

Undercover Video Shows James Talarico’s Pastor Supporting Atheists, if You ‘Hate Religion We’re on the Same Team’
Undercover video obtained by Breitbart News shows Texas Democrat U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico’s pastor and mentor, Rev. Jim Rigby, saying he welcomes atheists to join his church and “if you love humanity and love nature and that’s why you hate religion then we’re on the same team.”

DHS Launches Crackdown on Immigration Attorneys Filing False Asylum Claims
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is cracking down on immigration attorneys who have clogged the system with tens of thousands of false asylum claims for migrants who do not deserve the status.

Trump Weighs Return to Major Iran Strikes: ‘I Have a Big Decision Coming Up’
President Donald Trump said Thursday he is approaching a “big decision” over whether to resume large-scale U.S. strikes against Iran in an effort to bring the nearly seven-month conflict to an end, ahead of talks with Gulf leaders that could help shape Washington’s next move.

IRGC Announces Attack On Another Tanker In Hormuz, As Trump Mulls ‘Annihilate Them Or Not’ Decision
 While the White House has signaled it wishes to see ‘quiet’ in the Strait of Hormuz and de-escalation when it comes to Iran, it doesn’t seem heavily sanctioned-Tehran is yet willing to see it that way. Another foreign vessel has reportedly been hit. The IRGC says the tanker violated Hormuz rules and that the US instigated the transit.

Rising Oil Prices: US Economy Resilience Amid CEO Confidence Boost 
Rising oil prices have once again crossed the $100 per barrel mark, but according to an analyst at JPMorgan, the US economy is well-positioned to handle the increase. The cost of gas as a percentage of disposable income is near historic lows, with Americans spending just 2.5% of their income at the pump, down from 6% during the oil price shocks of the 1970s and 1980s. Additionally, consumers today have larger cash buffers and lower debt levels, providing a stronger cushion against higher prices.

EU ‘Article 4’, Security Council face added-value test 
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s push for a European Security Council and an EU “Article 4” appears to have won political backing, but experts are asking whether Europe needs new security structures — or simply the political will to use the ones it already has. Much about the proposed European Security Council remains to be defined, but Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo was among the early backers, stressing that Europe “must take greater responsibility for its own security and defence”

Russian drone found off Polish coast carried warhead and detonator
A Russian drone found in the sea off the northern coast of Poland was fitted with a warhead and detonator. Poland borders Ukraine and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. Polish airspace and territory have been repeatedly violated by drone flights since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Mysterious Illness Striking Young Workers In The South
Doctors at Harris County’s public hospitals have spent more than a decade treating an unusual group of dialysis patients, men in their 20s and 30s who work outdoors and whose kidneys have failed without a clear medical explanation, Fox News reports, following a Texas Monthly investigation. One physician told Fox the share is consistent with chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology, a condition that has caused widespread deaths among laborers in hot regions abroad but has rarely been documented in the United States until now.

Amnesty names 87 Iranian officials over crimes against protesters
Murder, torture, rape and deprivation of liberty. Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during the 2022 protest wave, Amnesty says in a report. The report singles out 87 officials as directly responsible for the brutal crackdown on protesters. Among them is then-Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi, now head of the powerful Revolutionary Guard. All 87 should be brought before an international court for their crimes, Amnesty urges.

Yemen war escalates as widening Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia trigger first warning in Mecca
On Tuesday, Saudi authorities issued several alerts due to possible attacks across several governorates, including Jeddah and Taif, as well as in the holy city of Mecca – for the first time in the current conflict. The alerts were lifted relatively quickly, without reports of injuries or damage. In the past few days, the Houthis had widened their attacks using ballistic missiles and drones against targets in Saudi Arabia.

US makes rare move with Houthis as Red Sea crisis threatens to spiral
American diplomats recently met with Houthi representatives at the U.S. Embassy in Oman to discuss escalating tensions in the Red Sea, according to reports. Axios reported that the meeting was organized with the assistance of the Omani government and was aimed at preserving the 2025 ceasefire and ensuring that the Bab al-Mandeb Strait remains open.

Houthis Issue Video Of Saudi F-15 Shootdown, As Ground Clashes Intensify In Yemen
The Houthis have released new footage which appears to confirm the earlier Saudi F-15 jet shootdown, with aircraft falling in the Marib area. The footage shows militants celebrating near the wreckage.

BRICS Summit Takes Aim At US Influence Over The Global Economy
BRICS demanded greater developing-country influence at the IMF, World Bank and WTO but avoided directly naming the United States in its criticism. The declaration urged “maximum restraint” in the Middle East and made no mention of Ukraine, illustrating the compromises required to maintain consensus. Kazakhstan used the summit to balance BRICS ties with Washington, while Uzbekistan’s president traveled to South Korea and sent a deputy prime minister to represent the country in New Delhi.

Hormuz: Rare US Strike On Iranian ‘Small Boats’ Caught Trying To Seize Surface Drone
“The U.S. military destroyed two Iranian small boats Monday after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps tried to steal a Navy drone patrolling the Strait of Hormuz,” US officials were quoted in Axios as saying. The confrontation is being dubbed “unusual” for the fact that it involved small boats, and not the larger tankers which have been closely watched by international maritime monitors.

Beyond Oil And Gold: Venezuela Readies First US Aluminum Shipment In Years As Resource Race Heats Up
Venezuela is emerging as a source of energy and critical materials for the US as the Trump administration expands sourcing channels within the Western Hemisphere. Existing crude trade and a gold supply agreement with Caracas are being paired with efforts to develop broader industrial metal ties, including potential access to nickel and iron ore. That expansion may now include aluminum.

US Announces South Africa Visa Curbs Citing Racism Against Afrikaners
The U.S. Department of State announced Tuesday new visa restrictions against some foreign nationals in South Africa who are alleged to be involved in discrimination and incitement of violence against minority groups in the country. A State Department news release said the policy will target any individual involved in racially motivated crime, uncompensated land seizures, government-sponsored discrimination, and race-based legislation against the Afrikaner community, a white South African group of Dutch, German, or French descent, and any other minority ethnic or racial groups in the nation.

DOJ Accuses Russian Intel Ring Of Plotting Murder On American Soil
In something that sounds straight from the plot of “Homeland” or the more recent CIA thriller “Lioness”, the Trump administration has charged multiple members of Russia’s intelligence services with running a “global assassination network” that targeted Kremlin critics. The Department of Justice has newly revealed and alleged that one murder plot even took place on American soil over the summer.

Rosh Hashanah 5787: A Historic Jump Toward Redemption
There are moments in Jewish history that seem ordinary while they are happening. Only years later do people look back and realize that something fundamental had shifted. For those watching the process of Geula unfold before our eyes, however, there are times when its significance is impossible to miss. Rosh Hashanah 5787 was one of those times.

Secret US-Houthi talks yield shocking result for Israel
Houthi representatives told US officials during talks in Oman over the weekend that the Iran-backed terrorist group would not attack American vessels or Israeli ships, five sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters. The meeting, mediated by Oman, was held at the US Embassy in Muscat shortly after the Houthis seized strategic positions on the Red Sea coast, including the city of Mokha. Two sources said the Houthi delegation reaffirmed its commitment to a ceasefire reached with Washington in 2025

Amit Segal: Saudis ‘don’t pray to Mecca, they pray to Jerusalem’
Israeli political analyst Amit Segal commented on Wednesday on Saudi Arabia’s recent efforts to confront the Houthi threat, arguing that despite years of public criticism of Israel, Riyadh has ultimately turned to Israel for assistance. In a video commentary posted on social media, Segal said it was “ironic” that Saudi Arabia had spent three years “bashing Israel and fueling antisemitism,” but found itself without effective help from other partners when facing the Houthis in Yemen. “So who are they quietly turning to now and actually getting help from? Yes, Israel,” Segal said.

US Space Force says it operates weapons in orbit: ‘Our aim is deterrence’
“She locked onto the target, optimized her weapon system and waged electromagnetic warfare against a determined adversary.” “Let me be crystal clear: Today, Guardians operate on-orbit weapons that can defend the joint force against space-enabled attacks,” Schiess said, referring to the official name for Space Force personnel.

Here Lies The Motive: AI Leaders’ Cunning Plan Exposed
Are you scared enough yet? The AI overlords certainly hope so, as they have hatched a plan so cunning you could pin a tail on it and call it a fox. While there were many headlines about ‘rogue’ AIs attacking other sites, reincarnating themselves, and talking amongst themselves, it wasn’t until this summer (interestingly a month after SPCX’s IPO) that things went just a little bit turbo… Coxon’s post got over 170 million views… from nothing before… and was instantly picked up by the media – AI scientist warns the end of the world is nigh!! “We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans! I personally think it is [greater than] 10% chance within the next decade”. Wait, what!? I thought AI was supposed to save us all, heal all ills

Meta Yanks Camera From Smart Glasses After ‘Perv’ Backlash
Surveillance wearable isn’t dead; it’s just mutating. Meta is stripping the camera from its next pair of smart glasses after a sustained backlash over creeps using them to secretly record women — but six always-on microphones and a built-in AI assistant mean the surveillance hardware isn’t disappearing; it’s just changing form.

Global Fuel Protests Erupt: Burning Tires Block Roads In Syria, Rationing Sparks Chaos In Indonesia And Bangladesh, And Protesters Set Vehicles On Fire In Guatemala
It was only a matter of time before widespread protests began to occur. Global supplies of gasoline & diesel have been getting tighter for months; now prices are soaring & rationing has started in some parts of the world. Needless to say, a lot of ordinary people are very angry. Large protests have suddenly erupted all over the planet this month…

Netherlands Euthanizes Two-Year-Old Despite Doctors Saying Alternatives Remained
A two-year-old child has died by euthanasia in the Netherlands, the first case of a non-infant child under 12 dying by euthanasia, despite independent doctors initially concluding that the child was “not continuously suffering unbearably” and that reasonable alternatives remained.

By Inviting Canada To Join, The EU Has Revealed Their Plan To Transform The European Union Into A “Global Union”
The European Union has a population larger than the US, it has the second-largest economy in the world; now it wants Canada. Any form of membership in the EU will involve giving up at least some sovereignty to the Brussels bureaucrats. Is Canada really this stupid? The EU likes to dangle the carrot of economic prosperity to tempt prospective members.

Labour MP pushes UK to take ‘military action’ against Israel
Labour MP Tahir Ali has called for Britain to take “military action” against the State of Israel, intervening during a House of Commons debate in which lawmakers clashed over Hamas disarmament, sanctions on Israel, and the future of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Jew-Hating Rapper Macklemore Invited to Perform in Dearborn by Muslim Mayor Abdullah Hammoud After Ed Sheeran Tour Boots Him Over Anti-Israel Rants
Washed-up rapper Macklemore has found a new home in Dearborn, Michigan. Muslim Mayor Abdullah Hammoud invited him to the city after he was given the boot by the Ed Sheeran “Loop” tour for spouting Jew-hatred to those attending. No one is surprised that the Muslim mayor of Dearborn would ride to the rescue of a Jew-basher like Macklemore.

CAIR’S NEXT TARGET: YOUR CHILD’S PUBLIC SCHOOL
CAIR’s new back-to-school playbook pushes Islamic religious, political, and cultural demands into every corner of the public-school day – from prayer rooms and cafeterias to classrooms, calendars, curriculum, and even what kindergarteners are taught about Gaza.

Majority of Americans are tired all the time – and Gen Z women most of all, CDC study finds
Nearly 3/4ths of Americans are fatigued, and some feel it more than others, according to a new analysis. Over 16% of 27,000 US adults said they felt exhausted or very tired “most days” or “every day.” Gen Z and millennials reported this more than other age groups, and women were more likely to report frequent fatigue. The highest levels were among women aged 18–34.

Israel, Morocco, US agree to advance Abraham Accords at New York summit
Israel’s Foreign Minister Sa’ar, Morocco’s Foreign Minister Bourita, and US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz held a trilateral diplomatic summit in New York Wednesday and agreed on a series of measures to upgrade relations between Israel and Morocco and advance the Abraham Accords.

Vance: US cannot let its Mideast foreign policy be ‘subservient to Israel’
US Vice President Vance said Washington can’t let its Middle East policies be “subservient” to those of Israel, and must place its own interests first. Vance said he thinks that more than any president in the last 40 years, he’s shown willingness to part ways with Netanyahu when he feels the interests of Americans are different from the interests of the government of Israel.