Former President Trump recently stated he undergoes extensive medical examinations, supervised by top doctors at Walter Reed, consistently receiving “PERFECT Marks” and displaying “Strong Results.” Furthermore, he claimed to have aced at least three cognitive exams, with many doctors and experts present. According to Trump, he was informed that few people “ace” these tests, leading previous presidents to avoid them. Trump stated that he takes these tests out of a sense of duty to the country.
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The New York Times published an op-ed by Frank Bruni scrutinizing Donald Trump’s health, prompting the former president to accuse the publication of “seditious, perhaps even treasonous” behavior. Trump’s comments followed his recent appearances, including a rally and cabinet meeting, which have fueled speculation about his health and work schedule. He has also taken issue with reporting on his performance, and falling approval ratings. Trump has also brought attention to recent medical examinations, and his Truth Social post also criticized The New York Times, calling them “the true Enemies of the People,” and the outlet faces an ongoing defamation lawsuit from Trump.
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President Trump has publicly accused six members of Congress of being “traitors” for producing a video reminding members of the armed forces that they can refuse illegal orders, going so far as to suggest they should be arrested and put on trial. This reaction underscores Trump’s pattern of viewing criticism as an attack on the state, revealing both his disregard for free speech and his narcissistic tendencies. The video itself, which made reference to controversial actions by Trump, merely reiterated the established legal principle that service members have a duty to disobey unlawful orders. Despite this, Trump’s response shows his habit of equating dissent with treason, as he has done with previous critics, and highlights an authoritarian impulse.
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The leaked recording of a phone call between Special Envoy to Ukraine, Steve Witkoff, and a top Russian official has sparked outrage among a few U.S. representatives. In the recording, Witkoff reportedly coached Moscow on how to handle Donald Trump and suggested a peace deal would require Russia to gain control of Donetsk and potentially additional Ukrainian territory. Witkoff also offered tactical advice, including how Putin should approach Trump. While some representatives have called for Witkoff’s dismissal, others have defended his actions as standard negotiation tactics, and Trump has sent Witkoff to Moscow to meet with Putin.
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Mutiny brewing after Gabbard outs CIA operative is a situation that has understandably ignited a firestorm of speculation and concern. The core issue revolves around the potential consequences of revealing a CIA operative’s identity, a move that carries significant implications for national security and the safety of individuals involved. It’s as though the collective sentiment is, “This isn’t just a political misstep; it’s a betrayal.”
The immediate worry centers on the potential loss of crucial intelligence assets and the potential for this act to compromise ongoing operations. There’s a palpable fear that this disclosure has put people in harm’s way, potentially jeopardizing lives and undermining the CIA’s ability to operate effectively.… Continue reading
The Air Force has offered full military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt, a rioter fatally shot during the January 6th Capitol riot, as confirmed by officials. Babbitt, an Air Force veteran who protested the 2020 election results, was shot while attempting to breach the House chamber. This decision follows advocacy from conservative groups and comes after the Justice Department and Capitol Police cleared the officer involved in her death of any wrongdoing. Despite this, Babbitt’s death has become a rallying point for right-wing groups, with her estate having recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit against the U.S. government.
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Jinchao Wei, a U.S. Navy sailor, has been convicted of espionage for providing sensitive military information to a Chinese intelligence officer. Wei, who had access to restricted national defense information aboard the USS Essex, was recruited via social media and subsequently provided technical data, ship schematics, and photographs of naval vessels. In return for this information, he received over $12,000. Prosecutors stated that Wei’s actions demonstrated an egregious betrayal of trust, jeopardizing the security of the nation and its allies, though Wei’s attorney maintains that his actions did not have an effect on national security.
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The Justice Department announced the arrest of a U.S. Army soldier, Taylor Adam Lee, for allegedly attempting to provide classified information on the M1A2 Abrams tank to Russia, including technical data and hardware, in exchange for Russian citizenship. Lee, who held a top-secret security clearance, is charged under the Espionage Act and Arms Export Control Act. The arrest highlights growing concerns about online espionage and the leaking of sensitive military information. This incident follows other recent cases of U.S. military personnel sharing classified information, underscoring the persistent threat.
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Recently, Gabbard has been releasing documents to challenge the accepted narrative of the 2016 election. She accused Obama and several former officials of orchestrating a coup against Trump, labeling it a “treasonous conspiracy.” Trump subsequently echoed these accusations, going so far as to state that Obama was guilty of treason. However, these treason charges are constitutionally unfounded, as the Constitution narrowly defines treason as specifically involving warfare or aiding enemies of the United States.
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Ukraine says it uncovers a major drone procurement corruption scheme, and that’s the headline. It’s a situation that makes you think, “Jail the corrupt, and keep the drones coming!” The sentiment is spot-on: democracies are built to expose and fight corruption. Inefficiencies like this are the reason why democratic systems, in theory, outperform dictatorships, or at least have the potential to. It’s a lesson learned, perhaps, from the examples of other countries where the rot has set in, like in Russia. There, money meant for essential things like body armor disappears, leaving soldiers vulnerable.
The focus of Ukraine on drone procurement is telling.… Continue reading
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