GOP MELTDOWN: Trump’s Bill in Jeopardy

Senate Republicans are facing a firestorm from fiscal conservatives after signaling they may water down President Trump’s $9.4 billion spending cut package, raising big questions about whether the GOP still has the backbone to...

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Chinese Students CHARGED in $10 MILLION Fraud Scheme

Eight Chinese nationals on student visas stand accused of orchestrating a multi-million-dollar computer scam that preyed on elderly Americans—leaving taxpayers and families again to...

Billions COMMITTED—Ukraine Aid Spree Shocks Rome

As world leaders and global corporations rally to pledge billions for Ukraine’s recovery in Rome, President Zelensky is making headlines—not for rebuilding schools or hospitals, but for demanding even more investment in defense as Russian missiles rain down, leaving taxpayers from Milan to Milwaukee on the hook for yet another round of endless foreign aid and military spending.At a GlanceUkraine Recovery Conference 2025 gathers over 3,500 participants in Rome, with over €10 billion in new commitments announced on the first day.President Zelensky urgently calls for more investment in air defense amid fresh Russian attacks on Kyiv.The European Union has...

Court SLAMS FTC—Regulators Humiliated in Stunning Rebuke

The Eighth Circuit just slammed the brakes on the FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” rule, tossing another shovel of dirt onto the grave of regulatory overreach and leaving Americans to wonder how much longer we’ll have to endure bureaucrats playing fast and loose with the law.At a GlanceFederal appeals court vacated the FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” rule, citing procedural violations.The rule—meant to make canceling subscriptions easier—will not take effect as scheduled on July 14, 2025.Businesses avoid costly new compliance burdens, but consumers lose out on promised protections.The decision is a sharp rebuke of regulatory shortcuts and signals potential hurdles for future rulemaking.Court Tosses Out...

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$725K Payout Shocks University—What Triggered It?

How did a $725,000 payout and the resurrection of a controversy-riddled academic journal become the latest battleground in America's war over free speech, “woke”...

Musk Torches Trump—D.C. Panic Erupts Overnight

Elon Musk’s bombshell launch of the America Party has left political insiders and taxpayers alike wondering if this is finally the earthquake that will shake the two-party circus in Washington—and whether it can actually rescue our Republic from the bipartisan spending spree that’s left citizens footing the bill while illegal immigration flourishes. At a Glance Elon Musk has officially launched the America Party, directly challenging both Republicans and Democrats and blasting runaway government spending. The move comes on the heels of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which Musk claims will balloon the national debt and continue business-as-usual waste...

Migrant Gang Power Crushed in Coordinated Raids

FBI's massive crackdown on the Anti-Tren Gang has exposed a brutal migrant criminal network led by former members of Venezuela's notorious Tren de Aragua, with 16 arrests made in Houston marking the organization's largest takedown to date. Key Takeaways The FBI has arrested 16 members of the Anti-Tren gang in Houston, with 14 charged with cocaine distribution conspiracy and two facing weapons charges. Anti-Tren is comprised primarily of former members of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, engaging in violent turf wars, drug trafficking, and weapons offenses. The arrests are linked to a Houston sports bar mass shooting that injured...

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Zero Tariffs for U.S. — Vietnam Caves in Stunning U-Turn

President Trump secures unprecedented trade deal with Vietnam, giving American businesses total access to Vietnamese markets with zero tariffs while imposing a strategic 20%...

Water Boy Hustle EXPOSED – Thousands Vanish Instantly

Atlanta's "water boys" have gone from entrepreneurial street vendors to sophisticated digital scammers, stealing thousands from unsuspecting drivers who simply wanted to support local youth by purchasing a bottle of water. Key Takeaways Multiple Atlanta drivers have lost thousands of dollars after handing their phones to "water boys" selling bottled water at intersections. Scammers bypass Cash App's verification methods to transfer large sums without authorization, with victims reporting losses of $800-$1,100 in individual incidents. One Buckhead resident had both his phone stolen and Range Rover taken after revealing a $12,000 Cash App balance to water sellers. Georgia Tech has reported...

Illegals Now Face IMMEDIATE Penalties—No Mercy

The Trump administration empowers DHS to immediately fine illegal immigrants up to $1,000 daily without warning, eliminating the previous 30-day notice requirement. Key Takeaways New DHS and DOJ rule eliminates the 30-day notification period before issuing fines to illegal immigrants, allowing for immediate penalties Fines range from $100-$500 for illegal entry, up to $10,000 for non-compliance with deportation orders, and up to $1,000 per day for ignoring removal orders. The DHS has already issued 10,000 fine notifications as of June 13 under the Trump administration's renewed enforcement efforts. Illegal immigrants can avoid fines by self-deporting through the CBP Home app. Streamlined...

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