February 2025

Trump’s 17% Golfing Presidency: A Waste of Time or a Welcome Distraction?

A new website, Trump Golf Tracker, reveals President Trump has spent 17.86% of his second term golfing, totaling five days out of the first 28. This follows a first term where he visited Trump Organization properties for nearly a third of his presidency, playing an estimated 261 rounds of golf. The site also tracks rising egg and gasoline prices, contrasting Trump’s campaign promises with current economic realities; egg prices have more than doubled since the end of the Biden administration. The tracker, created by The Alt Media, utilizes publicly available data.

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Zelensky Rejects Peace Deal Excluding Ukraine

Ukraine’s unwavering stance is clear: they will not accept any peace deal terms negotiated without their active participation. This fundamental principle underscores the nation’s determination to control its own destiny and reject any imposed solutions.

The idea that Ukraine’s future could be decided by external forces without their consent is unacceptable. The gravity of this situation cannot be overstated; it involves the security of a nation and its people, not just geopolitical strategy.

Ukraine’s refusal to be sidelined highlights the inherent unfairness of such an approach. A peace agreement that excludes a primary party to the conflict is fundamentally flawed and unlikely to achieve lasting stability.… Continue reading

Miami Shooting: Jewish Man Mistakenly Shoots Israeli Tourists, Exposing Mutual Prejudice

Mordechai Brafman, 27, faces two counts of attempted second-degree murder after allegedly firing seventeen shots from a semiautomatic handgun at a vehicle in Miami Beach. Brafman, who claimed to have targeted Palestinians, mistakenly shot two Israeli tourists, Ari Rabey and his father. Despite the victims’ reported anti-Arab social media posts, the Council on American-Islamic Relations is calling for federal hate crime charges, citing the incident as an example of anti-Palestinian sentiment. Brafman remains in custody at the Miami-Dade correctional center.

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Supreme Court Ruling Grants Trump Unrestricted Power to Fire

President Trump appealed to the Supreme Court, citing its July 1, 2024 ruling granting presidents near-absolute immunity, after a lower court blocked his dismissal of special counsel Hampton Dellinger. The appeal hinges on the Supreme Court’s assertion of the president’s “unrestricted power” to remove executive officers. Acting Solicitor General Harris argued that preventing the president from exercising this power severely harms the executive branch and separation of powers. A lower court judge reinstated Dellinger, criticizing the White House for the disruption caused by the firing.

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Pope’s Health Crisis Sparks Speculation and Reactions

Pope Francis, hospitalized for a complex clinical picture requiring treatment, is recovering well and in good spirits. He has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, particularly from hospitalized well-wishers. While his Wednesday general audience was cancelled, he maintained some engagements via video call and text message before his admission for bronchitis-related symptoms. The Pope’s recovery is focused on complete rest.

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Pence Challenges Trump: Too Little, Too Late?

Former Vice President Mike Pence, through his organization Advancing American Freedom (AAF), is actively engaging in conservative advocacy, criticizing the current administration when necessary while praising policies he agrees with. AAF recently spent nearly $1 million opposing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appointment and is now lobbying against other nominees, focusing on issues like military spending, the deficit, and tariffs. Pence emphasizes a principles-based approach, prioritizing conservative values, and believes many Republicans share his views despite the rise of populism. He aims to influence the administration and the party, acting as a counterbalance to what he perceives as a shift towards more government intervention.

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Court Reinstates Fired Whistleblower Agency Head; Trump Appeals to Supreme Court

Judge Amy Berman Jackson temporarily reinstated Hampton Dellinger, the fired head of the Office of Special Counsel, pending a decision on his request for a temporary restraining order. Dellinger’s removal by President Trump is being challenged in court, with Dellinger arguing his dismissal lacked legal basis. The judge’s order prevents the Trump administration from replacing Dellinger or denying him access to agency resources. The Trump administration is appealing the ruling, and this action follows the removal of the Office of Government Ethics director, David Huitema. These firings are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reshape the federal government.

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Europe Convenes Emergency Meeting Amid Fears of Trump Isolating Allies

Following a U.S. diplomatic push perceived as prioritizing Russia over European allies, European leaders convened in Paris to address the ensuing security concerns. The meeting underscored the EU’s insistence on involvement in U.S.-Russia negotiations regarding Ukraine, despite both Moscow and Washington dismissing a European role. While some leaders like the U.K. Prime Minister advocated for U.S. backing and considered troop deployments after a peace agreement, others stressed the importance of preventing a dictated peace that rewards the aggressor. Significant disagreements emerged regarding the meeting’s exclusivity and the appropriate level of European military involvement, highlighting divisions within the EU.

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Europe Mulls 30,000-Troop Ukraine Deployment: Peacekeeping or Provocation?

In response to a U.S. request, European nations have indicated a potential contribution of 25,000 to 30,000 troops for a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, contingent upon a ceasefire. This force, comprised of several brigades, would primarily serve as a deterrent to renewed Russian aggression, positioned away from active combat zones. France is poised to be the largest contributor, with an estimated 10,000 troops. However, resource limitations and hesitancy remain among some European nations.

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