Trump’s Windmill Buyouts Top $2.5 Billion as Energy Shift Accelerates
In the latest move, the Department of the Interior has agreed to pay energy developer Invenergy $765 million to terminate four offshore wind leases that were slated for development off the coasts of New York, New Jersey, California, and Maine. The agreement marks the third major offshore wind cancellation deal brokered by the Trump administration this year and brings the total amount committed to wind lease buyouts to more than $2.5 billion.
Vance: US lifts blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened, and U.S. warships have lifted their blockade, according to U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance. Vance defends the deal reached between Iran and the United States and says that the US Congress will soon be informed of the details of the partially verbal agreement.
NATO to strengthen and modernize its nuclear capabilities
The group includes all NATO countries except France. The group met in Brussels on Thursday, on the sidelines of the NATO defense ministers’ meeting. Members emphasize that strategic nuclear weapons are the most important part of NATO’s security and deterrence. They agree to continue to strengthen the capability by modernizing it, improving the conditions for planning it, and adapting it to today’s security environment.
Over 200 confirmed Ebola deaths in Congo-Kinshasa, Africa CDC confirms
The agency’s official death toll on Thursday was 202. A total of 875 cases have been confirmed, meaning the mortality rate is estimated at 23 percent. The undercount is feared to be substantial, and the outbreak may have lasted longer than the CDC’s mid-May confirmation of the outbreak.
Klaus Schwab’s “intelligent age”: AI will replace human cognitive abilities
Klaus Schwab may have been ousted from active leadership of the World Economic Forum, but that hasn’t stopped him from flitting around the world spreading his dystopian ideology. At the end of May, he made an appearance in South Africa to have “a conversation” about his latest book ‘Universities, Professors and Students in the Intelligent Age’ in front of an audience of academics, students, policymakers and business leaders.
After Orbán: Here are the new troublemakers in Brussels
Here are the new “troublemakers” in Brussels. Few European leaders have stirred up as much controversy over the years as Slovenia’s newly elected Prime Minister Janez Jansa. He has already served three terms in office and served a prison sentence for corruption in connection with an arms purchase from Finland.
DHS Rolls Back Civil Rights Rule, Limits Discrimination Cases
In a sweeping regulatory shift, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule that narrows how discrimination can be penalized across billions of dollars in federal grants. The decision strips the government of its ability to penalize funding recipients for policies that disproportionately harm minority groups—unless explicit discriminatory intent can be proved. The rule, signed by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and scheduled for publication in the Federal Register on June 22, officially eliminates “disparate-impact” liability under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for DHS and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It also completely deletes long-standing affirmative action provisions embedded within the agency’s grant frameworks.
Pro baseball team forfeits Pride Night game after players refuse to wear themed jerseys, organization says
A professional baseball team in Pennsylvania will be forfeiting a game on Thursday that was scheduled to be the team’s Pride Night after players refused to wear LGBTQ-themed jerseys, the team announced. The York Revolution of the Atlantic League, the same league where Trevor Bauer currently plays, said the decision “was not reached lightly” in announcing the forfeit to the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs on Wednesday. The team was not afraid to throw its players under the bus in a rather scathing statement, saying it was “deeply troubled and profoundly disappointed by the decisions of these few players.”
The MOU leaves a divided Gulf, new challenges for Israel and a more influential Iran
The results are far from what some hoped would lead to a stronger anti-Iran, pro-Israel bloc in the region. At some point during the 40 days of war led by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic, the potential for a very different post-war Middle East began to take shape. The Gulf states – pummeled more heavily by Iranian missiles than Israel – issued condemnations, while some quietly launched attacks against Iran. Reports later claimed that some leaders even cooperated with and welcomed secret visits by Israeli officials to their countries, though those reports were denied.
‘Worst foreign policy blunder in decades’: Key conservatives blast Trump & Vance’s Iran deal as ‘appeasement’ and a ‘disaster’
LONDON — I’m not going to lie to you – I’m horrified by the Iran deal that was unveiled this week. During Operation Epic Fury, U.S. President Donald J. Trump promised to force Iran into an “unconditional surrender.” But that’s not what he’s done. Trump promised never to let Iran keep its enriched uranium – or to be able to enrich more uranium in the future. But that’s not what this deal does. US President Donald Trump signs the Iran Memorandum of Understanding in Versailles, France, June 18, 2026.
WATCH: Vance blasts Netanyahu’s cabinet for opposing Iran deal
Vice President JD Vance delivered a sharp message to Israeli officials criticizing the Iran deal, urging them not to antagonize “Israel’s only ally.”
The dry bones are breathing again
Navon — a rabbi, author, columnist, and research fellow at the Tikvah Fund — was sitting with his coffee in one of the most secular corners of Israeli life. … Then one of them turned to her friends and said, almost casually: “Before I forget — send me the names for prayers today. I’m baking challah, and I’m separating challah.” Separating challah is not a baking ritual. It is a biblical commandment, rooted in the Temple service and still observed in Jewish kitchens today. That is what Navon heard in a Tel Aviv café: a young woman, without drama or self-consciousness, asking her friends for the names of people to pray for before she baked challah. His conclusion? Something big is happening in Israel. “I do not think this is a passing trend,” he said.
Vance slams Israel for ‘killing its way out of problems,’ claims Iran needs ballistic missiles for ‘self-defense’
U.S. Vice President JD Vance defended the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran on Thursday, criticizing Israeli concerns about the agreement and arguing that opposition to the deal was driven by misinformation and mistrust.
US ambassador calls to deport Hamas, Hezbollah terrorists to Iran
Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee proposes alternative peace plan, calling to deport Hamas and Hezbollah members from Lebanon and Gaza to terrorist “mothership” Iran.
Hamas doesn’t call the shots in Gaza anymore, source tells ‘Post’
Hamas will not be permitted to veto the progress the US-backed Board of Peace is seeking to make in Gaza. The Board of Peace is working on several tracks to advance plans for Gaza. They include plans for security and the economy. In the near future, developments regarding Gaza are expected, a person familiar with the diplomatic efforts told The Jerusalem Post. It is not known whether Hamas will cooperate and agree to decommission its weapons, but it will not have veto power over the next steps, the source said.
Israeli assessment: This is when Iranians will take to the streets to topple the regime
Even today, contrary to the retrospective cover-your-ass culture prevalent in our region, the Mossad insists on this. While the IDF settled for the amorphous definition of “creating the conditions to topple the regime,” the Mossad simply dropped the first four words.
Ambassador Huckabee Defies Trump, Says America Would Not Exist Without Israel
The United States would not exist if it weren’t for Israel, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced during the International Conference on Israeli Heritage in Judea and Samaria on Tuesday. Huckabee also stated that it was his job to represent the importance of Israel to the US. “It is your heritage, without a doubt,” he said, “but it is also the heritage of the United States. Without Israel, without the Jewish foundation, there would not be America. We owe our very existence to what happened in this land.”
SAUDI FM BLASTS: Proposed U.S.-Iran Agreement “Doesn’t Make Sense”
Saudi Arabia on Thursday voiced sharp criticism of the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement, warning against proposed changes to the security framework governing the Strait of Hormuz and expressing deep skepticism about Tehran’s intentions. Speaking publicly, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said the Strait of Hormuz functioned “perfectly well” before the recent conflict and questioned why a new mechanism should now be imposed. Bin Farhan also stressed that Saudi Arabia’s trust in Iran has been severely damaged.
MLB Faces Scrutiny after Warning Giants Pitchers about Bible Verses on Caps
A Major League Baseball warning issued to three San Francisco Giants pitchers over their Bible-infused caps has drawn scrutiny from a U.S. senator, who is demanding answers from the league. U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter Tuesday to MLB Commissioner Robert Manfred after the league reportedly warned Giants pitchers Landen Roupp, JT Brubaker, and Ryan Walker not to write Bible verses on their caps again. The three pitchers had written Genesis 9:12-16 on their rainbow-themed Pride Night caps for Friday’s game, pointing to the biblical account in which God establishes the rainbow as a sign of His covenant with humanity. Hawley accused the league of targeting players for expressing their Christian beliefs. … You must answer for what appears to be a pattern of discrimination within MLB against baseball players who profess their Christian faith.”
1 injured as tornadoes rip through central Illinois, emergency declaration issued in Charleston
Multiple reported tornadoes affected parts of the Midwest on June 17, causing widespread damage in Illinois. At least one person was injured in Coles County. Severe damage and gas leaks were reported in Effingham, while a Local State of Emergency was declared for Charleston due to the storm damage.
None of the Most Important Issues Have Been Resolved By the Memorandum of Understanding
Long-term status of the Strait of Hormuz is not resolved. The war between Israel and Hezbollah is not resolved. Nobody seems to have any idea where the 300 billion dollar “investment fund” for Iran is going to come from, and none of the nuclear issues have been resolved. So what in the world did the “Memorandum of Understanding” actually accomplish?
Is It Just a Coincidence That So Many Disasters Are Suddenly Hitting the United States the Same Week the Memorandum of Understanding Was Signed?
On Wednesday, the Memorandum of Understanding was signed by the presidents of the United States and Iran. Meanwhile, major disasters were breaking out all over America. Is this just some sort of really bizarre coincidence, or is something else going on here? Read the evidence that I have compiled and decide for yourself.
‘Beyond Evil’ – Report Reveals 250,000 British Girls Raped by Muslim Gangs as British Leftists Ignored and Enabled Horrific Scandal in the Name of Political Correctness
British MP Rupert Lowe has released the 219-page “Rape Gang Inquiry Report” that details horrific Pakistani rape gangs that have targeted at least 250,000 UK girls, and no one stopped it. Many knew of it and are complicit. The evidence is damning, and anger against Islam is exploding across the Western world.
Mamdani Candidates Descend on Races: Muslim DSA Radical Darializa Avila Chevalier, Co-Founder of Radical Columbia Group CUAD, Targets NY-13 Congress
Darializa Chevalier, Muslim DSA candidate, is surging in New York’s 13th Congressional District. She is a hardcore radical: co-founder of the antisemitic CUAD group, supporter of convicted terrorists, & collaborator with Hamas-linked activists. She supports open borders, abolishing police & ICE, & extreme pro-Palestine activism.
Ambassador Huckabee defies Trump, claims US would not exist without Israel
The United States would not exist if it were not for Israel, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced during the International Conference on Israeli Heritage in Judea and Samaria on Tuesday, the correct statement but opposite of what President Trump said.
Klaus Schwab’s “intelligent age”: AI will replace human cognitive abilities
Klaus Schwab may have been ousted from active leadership of the World Economic Forum, but that hasn’t stopped him from flitting around the world spreading his dystopian ideology. As Tim Hinchcliffe explains, according to Schwab, the “intelligent age” means replacing our cognitive capabilities with AI.
Trump’s Iran ‘Deal’ Has Already Emboldened Hamas
To Hamas and the rest of Iran’s “Axis of Resistance,” the prospect of a “deal” between Washington and Tehran is not being interpreted as a sign of American strength. It is being viewed as a sign of America’s weakness and a victory for the Iranian regime — which the US defeated — and proof that the US is eager to end conflicts at virtually any price.
Vance: Israel should not attack its only powerful ally left, must abide by peace in Lebanon
Speaking to reporters from the White House, Vance said that President Trump was “the only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel at this moment in time,” and chastised Israeli cabinet members that the majority of the Jewish State’s defensive weapons were provided through US funding.
