Trump is Threatening Democracy as US Marks 250 Years: Report

Human Rights Watch documents Trump administration violations of voting rights, free speech, immigration, and reproductive rights ahead of the U.S.'s 250th anniversary.

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Rep. Elise Stefanik:

The same people who organized that pro-Hamas encampment literally were the boots on the ground for Zohran Mamdani's campaign and then became the candidates who just defeated these Democrat sitting members of Congress.

So we are about to have full-blown communists serving in the United States House of Representatives.

That is un-American.

White House Faith Director Jenny Korn:

When people come to you and say, 'No, no, no, separation of church and state,' you stop them.

Separation of church and state means that the government can't dictate to you what religion you can be.

It does not mean you don't have a voice in your government.

You could say all day long, sure, the church get out of government.

Well, how about the government get out of church.

Iran's IRGC:

The claims by American officials about establishing a direct line of communication with Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz are pure fabrication.

BIG: An agreement has been reached on a Declaration of Intent in the Lebanese-Israeli negotiations, and it will be signed shortly in the presence of Marco Rubio.

Agreement has been reached on two pilot areas from which Israeli forces will withdraw.

The timetable for withdrawal from the two pilot areas is a prelude to a full Israeli withdrawal later on.

Source: Al Jazeera

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on NATO Summit in Ankara:

There will be a special agenda regarding the defense industry.

There will be special events.

Turkish Defense Industry Presidency and relevant institutions are engaged in intensive work on this matter, and of course there will be discussions among the leaders.

Crimea Declares State of Emergency Amid Growing Exodus Toward Russia

Crimea and Sevastopol declared a state of emergency to manage mounting economic difficulties, as massive exodus of vehicles fleeing toward Russia faces wait times of up to five hours.

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Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand on nuclear cooperation with Türkiye:

Canada is an energy superpower.

Canada's CANDU reactors are used all over the world, in many different places from Argentina to Romania.

As the license holder of this technology, we would like to see further cooperation, particularly in nuclear energy.

I delivered the letter written by Minister Wilkinson to Minister Bayraktar so that discussions on CANDU can continue. These negotiations are still at the very beginning.

The visit to Darlington allowed Minister Fidan and me to observe on-site the work we have been conducting on SMR technology and the nuclear field for some time.

Canada is a leading country in these sectors, and we will continue to utilize our strength in this area.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson:

If we lose the midterms, these Democrats will turn every committee of Congress into an investigative body.

They'll go after the president's family, the cabinet, his donors, friends, half of you in this room will be targeted.

I run the protection program. We'll take care of you.

Over 50,000 Missing After Earthquakes in Venezuela As Deaths Hit 589

A UN aid chief said that over 50,000 people remain missing after two massive earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, as the confirmed death toll soared to 589.

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Giorgia Meloni Pushes Major Overhaul of Italy's Electoral System

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is pushing an overhaul of Italy’s electoral system ahead of next year's general election, drawing criticism from opposition parties as authoritarian.

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Trump:

Communism is very easy to sell. I’d be the Greatest Communist in History. I’d give free rent, free houses, free food, everything is free. Unfortunately, after two or three years, the Country where this is taking place would fail. It always does, and then you’ll start living in squalor.

There will be no food, there will be no housing, there will be no Military, there will be no nothing. You’ll be Third World every way, and everyone will suffer or die. I’m sorry to say, but Assassinations of those who oppose them is a very important element of their Ideology. They’re animals! In many cases, not smart but, in some cases, they are.

It’s easy for them to get followers because they make promises that they know they can’t keep, and the Dumocrats aren’t fighting back. In many ways, they’re allowing them to go their own way. They’re afraid they will lose their Election, they’re afraid of conflict. They’re not smart enough or tough enough to fight this plague. If they fought them the way they fight Republicans, or me, they’d be victorious, but they don’t have the courage to do so.

These are not social Dumocrats, these are hard core, godless Communists. This is the most serious threat to our Country since its existence 250 years ago. Isn’t it ironic, we’re celebrating a very important Birthday, and instead of speaking about Christ, Freedom, and Victories of all different kinds, we’re speaking about yet another threat to the Foundations of America.

These ruthless Communists will attack all Religions but, in particular, Christianity – They always do. All Communist Countries attack Religions violently. As you know, we recently struck Nigeria, and largely ended the slaughter of their Great Christian population. They know that if they go further, the attack will be far greater and, in that, they don’t want to get involved.

I am saving Christians throughout the World, even though we are not in those various Countries, by hitting these Terrorists violently and hard. They will close your Churches, they will kill your people. This is what they’re about. This is the Greatest Threat to our Country since its Founding 250 years ago!

Israel and Lebanon signed a U.S.-brokered framework agreement in Washington, marking the start of formal cooperation talks.

Trump:

Religion is back in our country bigger and stronger than it has been in many many years.

Trump:

To be a great nation, you have to have religion and God.

If you don't have that, it just doesn't seem to work out, does it?

Trump:

Under Democrats, Catholics were targeted by the FBI.

Pro-life grandmothers were put in jail for praying.

Members of our military were thrown out of the armed forces for their religious beliefs.

Trump:

Our Founders invoked the Creator four times in the Declaration of Independence. Four times.

I wasn't mentioned once. I'm very upset. Not once.

Netanyahu:

Israel remains in the security zone in southern Lebanon. This is a great achievement, and we will maintain it as long as Hezbollah is not disarmed, as long as a threat to the State of Israel exists.

This is also a major blow to Iran. Iran is trying to force us into a withdrawal by force from southern Lebanon. And in effect, Israel, Lebanon, and the United States are telling them — this is none of your business.

You have no role in Lebanon. Not you, not Hezbollah, and not any terrorist organization.

The additional matter is, of course, that we are allowing the Lebanese army to begin organizing itself to take territory. We are doing two pilot zones, both at the IDF's recommendation.

One is entirely outside the security zone — it is south of the Litani — and the second is north of the Litani, a small part of it in the expanded security zone that we achieved in the past two weeks, and which the IDF does not need — it says this in the clearest manner.

We continuously maintain the original security zone, outside the anti-tank range. We do not allow Hezbollah to enter there, nor the [civilian] population.

Trump on Colombia:

I endorsed El Tigre. I liked him. You know why? Because he likes me.

Trump on Colombia:

El Tigre was in way down the list. He had no chance of winning.

I endorsed him, and he won.

Trump:

I will be honest—I think I'd be the greatest communist in history.