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The U.S. Department of State, led by Secretary Marco Rubio, has issued a “stop work” order on all existing and future foreign assistance for the next 90 days. This seems to include humanitarian aid to Ukraine as well, with only military aid to Egypt, Israel, and Ukraine receiving exemptions. All existing commitments, except those who received exemptions, will be subject to review by Secretary Rubio’s office over the next 85-day period, according to the State Department memo on the matter.
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Marines reportedly spotted at the Imperial Beach Border Patrol Station in San Diego, California.
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According to the Washington Post, since the Fall of the Assad Regime in December, the United States has established several Lines of Back-Channel Communication with the New Syrian Government and its Leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, as well as Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which is still designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. Government. These Lines have so far been used to provide the Syrian Government and HTS with Secret Intelligence related to possible ISIS Threats in Syria, as the U.S. hopes to prevent a Resurgence of the Islamic State during the ongoing Transitional Period. U.S. Officials claim that the Back-Channels were used in Early January, to prevent an ISIS Plot to attack a Shiite Religion Shrine outside of Damascus. Since the Fight against ISIS began in 2014, the United States has provided Intelligence on ISIS Attacks to Russia, Iran, Syria, and several other Unfriendly Countries, though these Warnings are often ignored by said Governments, resulting in Horrific Attacks such as the Crocus City Hall Attack in March of 2024; however, Officials state that discussions had with the Syrian Transitional Government and HTS have so far been “Positive” as both have been fighting ISIS now for over a Decade.
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According to the Washington Post, since the Fall of the Assad Regime in December, the United States has established several Lines of Back-Channel Communication with the New Syrian Government and its Leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, as well as Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham…
The “warnings” spoken about in this post refers to warnings subordinate to Intelligence Community Directive 191 (ICD-191) “Duty to Warn,” which does in fact require U.S. intelligence agencies to warn individuals or organizations of certain threats, should they be deemed credible. ICD-191 can be bypassed if providing the threat information endangers and/or jeopardizes ongoing intelligence/military operations of the U.S. and our allies.
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U.S. Northern Command announced in a Press Release earlier today, the Active-Duty Army and Marine Corps Units that are being deployed to the U.S-Mexico Border, as part of the First Wave of 1,500 Troops ordered there by President Donald J. Trump.
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In addition to the Pair of C-17 Military Transports that departed from Texas and Arizona last night, each with 80 Illegal Aliens from Guatemala. A Third Aircraft, carrying Illegal Aliens being deported to Mexico, never departed, after being denied landing by Mexican Authorities.
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Since Sunday, several C-17 Military Transports with the U.S. Air Force have flown from Ramstein Air Base in Germany, to Hatzerim Airbase in Southern Israel, before then flying to Rzeszów in Eastern Poland, which serves as the Hub for almost all Military Aid provided by the U.S. and NATO to Ukraine. Reports previously had suggested that Israel was considering donating Soviet Weapons and Equipment, captured recently in both Lebanon and Syria, to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including Tanks, Anti-Tank Guided-Missiles, and Ammunition; this is in addition to several “Patriot” Surface-to-Air Missile Batteries that the Israeli Air Force was preparing to Retire, which they had also considered giving to Ukraine.
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President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump meeting earlier with Los Angeles Firefighters, in the Ruins of the Pacific Palisades Neighborhood.
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Additional guidance memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on the dissolution and cessation of all DEI, DEIA, and environmental justice offices and activities within the next 60 day period.
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The Pentagon has released additional Guidance on the “Social Media Stand-Down” ordered recently by Acting Secretary of Defense Robert G. Salesses, stating that the Pause will last for 10 Days, beginning tomorrow, January 25th, in order for DoD Components to prepare for this “Reorientation of Content on their Platforms.” Exclusions to the Stand-Down include Normal Base Operations and Activities, DoD Educational Activities, Moral and Commissary Activities, Recruiting, and Posts regarding the ongoing DoD Mission on the U.S-Mexico Border.
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The Senate is currently voting on whether or not to confirm Pete Hegseth as U.S. Secretary of Defense.
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Senator Mitch McConnell has just voted NO on Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense.
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The U.S. Senate has just confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense by a Tied Vote of 50-50, to be broken by a YES from Vice-President JD Vance.
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The U.S. Senate has just confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense by a Tied Vote of 50-50, to be broken by a YES from Vice-President JD Vance.
The last time that the Vice-President was forced to make a Tiebreaker Vote for a Cabinet Secretary, was in 2017 when Mike Pence voted YES on Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education.
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U.S. President Donald J. Trump spoke last week with the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen in a Call which European Officials have called “Horrendous” and potentially “Very Dangerous” regarding the Island of Greenland and U.S-Danish Relation. Officials believed prior to the Call that President Trump’s Comments recently about seeking Control over Greenland was a Negotiating Tactic to gain more Influence over NATO, but afterwards it was clear that wasn’t the case, “The intent was very clear. They want it,” said an Official briefed on Call. The Danish Government is said to have been “Utterly Freaked Out” by the Call, with them now in “Crisis Mode” fearing Tariffs or even more Aggressive Action by the United States in order to secure Greenland and its Population of roughly 57,000.
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The White House tonight informed the Independent Inspectors General of at least 12 Governmental Departments and/or Agencies, that they were being fired effective immediately; with each of them receiving an Email from the White House Personnel Director, notifying them of their Termination. Agencies involved, include the Departments of Defense, Energy, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, State, Transportation, and Veterans Affairs; with most of the Inspectors Generals dismissed, being appointed by President Trump during his First Term. The Wave of Dismissals appear to violate Federal Law, which requires the President to notify Congress 30 Days prior to the firing an Inspectors General, who are tasked with identifying Fraud, Waste, and Abuse within their respective Agencies.
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The Israel Defense Force states that they have completed preparation to receive the Four Hostages being released today by Hamas; with the Manpower Directorate and the Medical Corps having established Initial Reception Points where they will receive Medical Care and Personal Support, before being transferred to Hospitals and their Families.
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Hamas Terrorists have begun to mass near where the Hostage Exchange is set to take place in Gaza City.
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Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades have erected a Stage within Palestine Square in Gaza City, where the Four Hostages are expected to be handed over soon to the Red Cross.
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