Russia’s Putin Thanks Trump for ‘Trustworthy Tone’ on Ending War
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday thanked U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the “trustworthy tone of our conversation” on ending the war in Ukraine and invited Trump to Moscow. Speaking to reporters in Anchorage, Alaska, before a backdrop reading “pursuing peace,” Putin said the two leaders reached an agreement, though he offered no specifics. “I expect that today’s agreements will be the starting point not only for the solution of the Ukrainian issue, but also will help us bring back businesslike and pragmatic relations between Russia and the U.S.,” he stressed.
Americans in All 50 States Will See a Tax Cut with the One Big Beautiful Bill
The average American taxpayer will see a tax cut of $3,752 thanks to President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, according to a new analysis — which finds the landmark legislation “will reduce federal taxes on average for individual taxpayers in every state” and create nearly one million new jobs. The historic law — which includes No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, No Tax on Social Security, an expanded Child Tax Credit
Hamas signals flexibility regarding hostage talks, Israel insists terror group disarms
Arab mediators have since conveyed to Israeli officials that Hamas may have softened its stance. However, Israeli officials reportedly responded that they are no longer interested in a partial agreement. Jerusalem has indicated that Israel will only call off its planned military operation in Gaza City if Hamas meets its key demands.
What do Evangelicals in the Midwest want to know about the future of Israel and the Middle East? –
In a special on-stage conversation, Rosenberg sat down with Family Leader CEO Bob Vander Plaats,
…who led the summit, posed the tough questions that Christians from the Midwest have been asking about the war in Gaza, the war with Iran, U.S. policy in the region, and Bible prophecy. Asked about Iran’s role in the current war, Rosenberg began by offering historical and biblical context.
US suspends visitor visas for Gazans
The US State Department on Saturday said it was halting all visitor visas for individuals from Gaza while it conducts “a full and thorough” review. “All visitor visas for individuals from Gaza are being stopped …
Israeli Cyber Directorate employee arrested in US on suspicion of pedophilia
Alexandrovich worked in cyber-threat intelligence and active defense; took part in shaping Israel’s cyber policy and in international forums; and advised various government bodies. In a large-scale operation targeting suspects in the online sexual exploitation of minors, eight people were arrested, including Tom Artiom Alexandrovich, 38, an employee of the Israel National Cyber Directorate, Las Vegas police said Friday. All detainees are charged with attempting to entice minors online to commit sexual acts.
Netanyahu rejects partial hostage deal, Israel gears up for nationwide strikes
“The Prime Minister’s Office clarifies that Israel will agree to a deal on condition that all the hostages are released in one go,” the statement read.
No blacks, no gays, no Jews: Inside the all-white town in the American South
In October 2023, quietly, a small settlement arose in the remote Ozark Mountains in the state of Arkansas in the United States: a whites-only settlement. Return to the Land, this community calls itself, led by Eric Orwoll, a blond man with blue eyes from California, who has attracted hundreds of Americans – amid a disturbing trend of rising antisemitism, and against the backdrop of the rise of the far-right in the U.S. The unique rural settlement has a simple rule: … “You want a white nation? Build a white town,” says Orwoll in one of the long videos he uploaded to his YouTube channel, where he has about 20,000 registered subscribers. “It can be done. We’re doing it.”
‘If America Pulls The Plug On Israel, God Will Pull The Plug On Us,’ US Senator Graham Tells Fellow Republicans
In a speech to fellow South Carolina Republicans on Wednesday, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said, “If America pulls the plug on Israel, God will pull the plug on us.” “To people in my party: I’m tired of this crap,” Graham said, referencing the fact that criticism of Israel has become more commonplace among conservatives. “Israel is our friend,” he continued. “They’re the most reliable friend we have in the Mideast. They’re a democracy, surrounded by people who would cut their throats if they could. This is not a hard choice if you’re an American.” He also praised U.S. President Donald Trump for his consistent support of Israel.
Larry Fink and André Hoffmann are named new chairmen of WEF: Who is Hoffmann?
On 15 August, with the completion of the investigation into Klaus Schwab and his wife Hilde, Brabeck-Letmathe has stepped down from his role as interim Chairman. On the same day, the World Economic Forum announced the appointment of Larry Fink, … as interim co-chairman alongside André Hoffmann, … of pharmaceutical and diagnostic giant Roche. This appointment takes effect immediately. Since 2006, … André Hoffman has been the Vice Chairman of Roche Holding AG, the family business. He also sits on the Board of SystemIQ, and WEF’s Board of Trustees and the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He is also on the Board of Fellows for the School of Medicine at Stanford Medicine. Additionally, according to Wikispooks, he is a member of the Club of Rome, the Bilderberg Steering Committee, Chatham House Governors and the Global Commission for Post-Pandemic Policy.
Hurricane Erin remains a Category 5 north of the Caribbean
Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season and reached Category 5 status before weakening slightly, also making it the first major hurricane of the season. Hurricane Erin is passing the Caribbean to its north as a powerful major cyclone. The hurricane is expected to maintain its intensity for the next several days, while generating dangerous waves along the Southeast coast. “Locally considerable flash and urban flooding, along with landslides or mudslides, are possible,” the National Hurricane Center said. Additionally, a Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for the Turks and Caicos in the southeast Bahamas, with the main core of the hurricane expected to pass off to the north and east over the next 48 hours.
M5.6 earthquake, largest onshore in Queensland in 50 years, strikes near Kilkivan, Australia
A strong earthquake registered by Geoscience Australia as M5.6 hit near Kilkivan, Queensland at 23:49 UTC on August 15 (09:49 local time) on August 16, 2025, at a depth of 10 km (6 miles). The quake caused temporary power outages and minor structural damage, and marked the state’s largest on-shore earthquake in 50 years.
‘Hellish’: heatwave brings hottest nights on record to the Middle East
Jordan and Israel have suffered through their hottest nights on record, with nocturnal temperatures in the Levant well above levels that scientists consider “hellish.”
Marlow: The Left’s Reaction to Trump/Putin Summit Reveals Their Thirst for Nuclear War
On Friday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about the Trump-Russia summit. While discussing a call for Putin’s assassination from Brian Krassenstein, Marlow stated, “[T]hey hate Russia so much that they’re not afraid of nuclear war…because you would think if we assassinated their president…it would be probably appropriate for them to respond.”
Civilization Jihad Comes to Florida: The Muslim Brotherhood’s Orlando Invasion
Behind the glossy façade of interfaith dinners and cultural outreach, the Islamic Center of Orlando is systematically embedding Muslim Brotherhood ideology into Central Florida’s institutions, from churches and schools to universities, as part of a broader campaign of civilization jihad.
Naperville’s Halal Fest: U.S. Politicians and Foreign Diplomats United to Push Sharia in America
Chicago’s Halal Fest 2025 was no food fair; it was a foreign-backed political project using Sharia economics, Palestinian activism, and bipartisan cover to embed Islamic law into American civic life.