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Article Title: Sen. Rick Scott | Shutdown Could Help Shrink Government
Snippet of Article: "...I don't think any of us want a shutdown, but if we're going to have a shutdown, it will give the president and [Office of Management and Budget Director] Russ Vought more power to reduce the size of government," the Florida Republican said on Newsmax's "Wake Up America."
Scott added that the government is "too big."..."
Article Title: 120 Iranians detained in US for entering country illegally to be returned to Iran, state TV says
Snippet of Article: "...American authorities unilaterally made the decision without consultations with Iran. ..."
Article Title: John Fetterman Shares Study of ‘Left-Wing Terrorism’ Reaching 30-Year High, Slams Dems’ ‘Extreme Rhetoric’
Snippet of Article: "Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) shared a study that showed that left-wing terrorism had reached a “30-year high,” and criticized Democrats for using rhetoric such as...“We must all turn the temperature down,” Fetterman added. ..."
Article Title: Amazon | One Nation Under Blackmail - Vol. 1: The Sordid Union Between Intelligence and Crime that Gave Rise to Jeffrey Epstein
Snippet of Article: "... One Nation Under Blackmail is a damning indictment of the consequences resulting from the nearly century old relationship between both US and Israeli intelligence and the organized criminal network known as the National Crime Syndicate. This book specifically explores how that nexus between intelligence and organized crime directly developed the sexual blackmail tactics and networks that would later enable the sexual blackmail operation and other crimes of deceased pedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Other books on Jeffrey Epstein focus on the depraved nature of his crimes, his wealth, and his most famous/politically-connected friends and acquaintances. This book, in contrast, reveals the extent to which Epstein’s activities were state-sponsored through an exploration of his intelligence connections. ..."
Article Title: Elon Musk just sold Grok to U.S. government for 42 cents—and signals warmer ties with Trump
Snippet of Article: "...The U.S. government just inked a deal to put Elon Musk’s Grok AI inside federal agencies for 42 cents per agency...Musk, according to the Wall Street Journal, picked 42 cents as a reference to sci-fi novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
It’s hard to calculate how much money Musk is saving the government by offering the model at only 42 cents a pop ..."
Article Title: Boeing settles lawsuit on wrongful death claim related to deceased whistleblower
Snippet of Article: "...Boeing reached a settlement on Friday in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the mother of John Barnett, a former Boeing worker who raised concerns about the planemaker's production that was potentially putting passengers at risk.
In the settlement filed in the U.S. District Court in South Carolina, Boeing agreed to pay at least $50,000 to Barnett's mother, who agreed to drop her claims that the company contributed to her son's death by suicide on March 9, 2024. ...At the time of his death, Barnett was in the middle of a deposition in a whistleblower retaliation case against Boeing. He spent 32 years at the company before leaving in 2017. After leaving the company, Barnett accused Boeing management of mistreating him in retribution for raising concerns. ..."
Article Title: Colorado’s Boebert among 4 House Republicans who support release of Epstein files
Snippet of Article: "...Legislators leading the effort have said a petition that would force a vote on a resolution requiring the full release of the Epstein case files has enough signatures to pass, but allies of President Donald Trump continue to oppose a floor vote on the issue. ..."
Article Title: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene warns in X rant that she is ‘not suicidal’ should something happen to her as she pushes for Epstein files
Snippet of Article: "...The conservative firebrand took to X on Saturday to dispel any notion that she would take her own life as she reiterated her desire to expose the “Epstein rape and pedophile network.”
“I am not suicidal and one of the happiest healthiest people you will meet,” the Georgia Republican wrote on X.
“With that said, if something happens to me, I ask you all to find out which foreign government or powerful people would take heinous actions to stop the information from coming out,” Greene said, adding, “The People understand what I’m saying.”..."
Article Title: Epstein estate turns over new documents
Snippet of Article: "...House Oversight Committee is now reviewing materials and making redactions before publishing any files. ...“[T]he Epstein estate has produced unredacted calendars, call logs, and cash ledgers to the Oversight Committee,” said an Oversight committee aide ...discharge petition to bypass leadership and force that vote is a joint effort led by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), and it’s poised to reach the necessary 218 signatures in the coming days — Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) is expected to sign on once she is formally sworn into office."
Article Title: FBI Admits: We had 275 Plainclothes Agents in Jan. 6 Crowds
Snippet of Article: "...FBI tells Congress it had 275 plainclothes agents embedded in Jan. 6 crowds - a disclosure that raises fresh questions about the agency’s role and prompts renewed congressional scrutiny...That new figure arrives against the background of a December 2024 Justice Department Office of the Inspector General (DOJ OIG) review that found no evidence the FBI placed undercover employees in the crowd or authorized informants to commit or encourage illegal acts on Jan. 6. ...Blaze’s disclosure, which cites a senior congressional source and notes that embedding counter-surveillance personnel at large events is a common FBI practice"
Article Title: Schumer's private war room on government shutdown
Snippet of Article: "Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and his staff are closely coordinating their government shutdown strategy with outside liberal groups...In the private talks, grassroots leaders have stressed the need for Schumer and Democrats to fight harder against President Trump and Republicans. ..."
Article Title: ICE arrests top educator at Iowa's largest school district
Snippet of Article: "...overstaying his student visa....Ian Andre Roberts has an existing weapons charge from February 2020 and had originally entered the US on a student visa in 1999, according to ICE. A federal judge ordered him to be deported in 2024. ...arrested on Friday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on a fugitive warrant. ...a citizen of Guyana, and that his permit to work in the US expired in 2020. "
Article Title: Woman speaks out after ‘racist’s fav drink’ was written on Starbucks cup
Snippet of Article: "“Just wanted to honor Charlie in that small gesture of a way,” Perkins said. “I didn’t see the note until I got into the car.”
After getting in her car, she picked up her tea to find “racist’s fav drink” written on the cup. ...“Writing this on a cup is unacceptable, and we have clear policies that prohibit negative messages to help preserve a welcoming environment. This Starbucks location is licensed and operated by Kroger. We understand that this associate was terminated by Kroger.”..."
Article Title: DHS Issues Statement on Targeted Attack on Dallas ICE Facility
Snippet of Article: "...a sniper opened fire from a nearby rooftop on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Dallas field office. The shooter fired indiscriminately at the ICE building, including at a van in the sallyport where the victims were shot. ...The shell casings were found with anti-ICE messages on them. This was an attack on ICE law enforcement. ...This is not the first attack on this facility. Last month, there was a bomb threat on the facility. ..."
Article Title: Sniper Opens Fire on ICE Office, Fatalities Reported
Snippet of Article: "...Police immediately began searching the rooftops, where they found a shooter with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. ... girl being abandoned in a car by a fleeing illegal immigrant who had prior arrests for domestic violence and strangulation. The ICE agents were simply caring for her until the situation was resolved. ... Still, Rep. Ilhan Omar and others immediately rushed to attack ICE. ..."
Article Title: Former Mexican President’s Sons Reportedly Tied to Cartel
Snippet of Article: "...The revelations came to light this week as the news outlet Latinus first reported on a series of “Amparos,” or legal protections similar to an injunction that had been filed on behalf of Andres Manuel “Andy” and Roberto “Bobby” Lopez Beltran, the two oldest sons of AMLO. The amparos were meant to protect the two brothers against arrest, even though it is not publicly known if they are under any investigations. ..."
Article Title: Feds Warn of New Al-Qaida Plot in Memo; Loomer Claims 'Horrific' Multicity Attacks Coming
Snippet of Article: "...The National Counterterrorism Center, created in 2004 after the 9/11 attacks, urged government personnel to heighten vigilance.
Officials were told not to share travel plans online, to avoid carrying badges or IDs outside of work, and to stay alert for surveillance.
The memo also highlighted soft targets, including sporting events and concerts, urging local authorities to deploy visible law enforcement and conduct pre-event security briefings. ..."
Article Title: Schumer, Jeffries threaten to oppose government funding plan
Snippet of Article: "...Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) released a joint statement Tuesday vowing to oppose a GOP-crafted bill funding government until Nov. 21, taking Washington a big step closer to a government shutdown. ..."
Article Title: Immigration judge rules Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Syria or Algeria citing green card fraud: court docs
Snippet of Article: "... anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil will be deported to Syria or Algeria after a new ruling from an immigration judge in Louisiana found he purposefully committed fraud on a green card application, newly filed court documents revealed. ..."
Article Title: Video | Crazed Boston commuter shoves elderly woman off bus
Snippet of Article: "The alleged bus bully then delivered a second forceful push that launched the senior citizen out of the passenger entry door and face-first onto the hard concrete in front of horrified bus riders. ...The MBTA Transit Police announced Wednesday night that detectives have located and arrested the suspect — whose name was not released — following the disturbing Sept. 8 incident in Roxbury, Mass. ..."
Article Title: Amazon | One Nation Under Blackmail - Vol. 1: The Sordid Union Between Intelligence and Crime that Gave Rise to Jeffrey Eps...
