President Trump responded to a video featuring Democratic lawmakers appealing to military and intelligence personnel to “refuse illegal orders,” by demanding their arrest for “seditious behavior.” The video, featuring lawmakers who are themselves veterans, urged service members to uphold the Constitution amid concerns over the legality of federal troop deployments and other actions. Trump’s accusations reflect ongoing tensions between Republicans and Democrats, each accusing the other of undermining democracy. The Democrats’ message emphasized the importance of refusing unlawful orders and standing up for the Constitution.
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Recent trials of the UK’s DragonFire laser successfully destroyed high-speed drones, demonstrating above-the-horizon tracking and pinpoint accuracy. The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £316 million contract to MBDA UK, with plans to install the system on a Type 45 destroyer by 2027. DragonFire, a low-cost, high-precision system, is poised to be at the forefront of laser directed energy weapons and will provide the Royal Navy with a cutting-edge capability. This initiative highlights the importance of Scottish expertise and collaboration within the defense industry to bring advanced technology to warfighters.
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Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is likely to face a primary challenge in 2028 from the Pennsylvania Working Families Party due to his increasing divergence from Democratic Party positions. The group cited Fetterman’s vote on a recent budget bill, which would have potentially stripped healthcare from many Pennsylvanians, as a key reason for the challenge. Furthermore, Fetterman’s stance on key issues like Israel and support for some Republican nominees have also garnered criticism from some members of his party, as shown in a recent Quinnipiac University poll. This potential primary challenge highlights the growing tension between party loyalty and progressive priorities within the Democratic Party.
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C.D.C. Website No Longer Rejects Possible Link Between Autism and Vaccines
Let’s unpack this whole situation with the CDC and its website. It seems the agency has changed its phrasing, and now it’s no longer outright rejecting the possibility of a link between vaccines and autism. Instead of a straightforward denial, they’re using language that acknowledges the *theoretical* possibility, even though the scientific consensus is overwhelmingly clear: vaccines do not cause autism. My initial reaction? It’s a bit of a facepalm moment. This feels like the CDC is playing a game of semantics, and it’s a dangerous one.
The core of the problem, as I see it, isn’t the science itself.… Continue reading
In a shift to address budgetary demands, Russia’s Central Bank has initiated the sale of physical gold from its reserves. This change involves “mirroring” Finance Ministry transactions within the National Wealth Fund, moving from paper-based operations to actual sales on the domestic market. The National Wealth Fund’s gold holdings have significantly decreased since the invasion of Ukraine, indicating a reliance on these assets to fund wartime spending. These gold sales, along with similar yuan transactions, aim to inject foreign currency into the domestic market and stabilize the ruble amid declining oil and gas revenues.
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Leeann Yammarino, a Prairieville resident, received a 26-year prison sentence on Tuesday for felony sex crimes. The 44-year-old had pleaded no contest to two counts of carnal knowledge of a juvenile and two counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile. The sentencing included 10 years for each carnal knowledge charge and three years for each indecent behavior charge. Yammarino was accused of having sex with a 14-year-old boy and “sexting” with multiple teenagers, and will be required to register as a sex offender for 15 years.
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According to the Justice Department, U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds. These funds were allegedly obtained through overpayments to her family’s healthcare company, Trinity Healthcare Services, from a COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract. Prosecutors claim a portion of the stolen money was then used to support her 2021 congressional campaign. This indictment follows a state agency lawsuit alleging overcharging by the same company for pandemic-related work.
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House Dems demand Johnson hold ACA vote. It seems the House Democrats are finding themselves in a familiar situation: demanding a vote on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, in the House of Representatives. This push comes amidst a backdrop of political maneuvering and, let’s be honest, a healthy dose of frustration. The crux of the matter revolves around a supposed agreement to reopen the government. The deal allegedly included a commitment to address ACA funding, a promise that seems to be hanging in the balance, or worse, being outright broken.
The accusations are flying, naturally. It’s suggested that Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, might be reneging on the deal.… Continue reading
Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral is scheduled for Thursday in Washington, D.C., and will be attended by a bipartisan gathering of dignitaries, including former presidents and vice presidents. The service, featuring full military honors, is expected to host over 1,000 guests, representing a time of less political polarization. Notably, neither former President Donald Trump nor Vice President J.D. Vance received an invitation. Cheney, who served as vice president from 2001 to 2009, died on November 3 at the age of 84.
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Following a laser incident targeting RAF pilots, the UK is monitoring a Russian spy ship, the Yantar, near its waters. Defence officials have expressed concern over the ship’s intelligence gathering capabilities, particularly its potential to map undersea cables. Former MI6 head Sir Richard Dearlove suggested the Navy may be prepared to take aggressive actions if the Yantar moves closer, like firing a warning shot. Russia has dismissed the accusations, claiming the Yantar is a research vessel operating in international waters, yet the UK government views the situation as a new era of threat.
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