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#AfD is a party designated as a suspected #extremist organization by German #intelligence.
As the meeting evolved into a general gripe session, the AfD politicians told Samson, then 26, & several other #US diplomats that they feared #Germany’s government might ban their party, acc/to Mr. Paul & another person familiar with the conversation.
#kakistocracy #extremism #CultureWar #Trump #US #Europe #geopolitics #USpol
The Americans railed against European #regulation of #socialmedia, calling it a tool for stamping out conservative opinions. And the group discussed a bogus #FarRight #ConspiracyTheory that mainstream European leaders were seeking to replace #white populations with nonwhite immigrants.
#ConspiracyTheories #GreatReplacementTheory #WhiteSupremacy #extremism #CultureWar #Trump #US #Europe #geopolitics #USpol
🟠 UPDATE
Trump Threatens Strikes on Iranian Infrastructure and Seizes Cargo Ship
Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed US economic vulnerability, creating domestic pressure on President Trump.
📰 malaymail.com/news/world/2026/…
#Iran #USA #Hormuz #OilEnergy #Geopolitics #GeoWire
Trump’s pressure point: Hormuz crisis shows Iran can hit the US where it hurts — the economy
Iran’s control of Strait of Hormuz exposed US economic vulnerability, raising domestic pressure on TrumpAllies and rivals question US reliability, analysts warn of long-term...Malay Mail
The 27-Year-Old Diplomat Waging Trump’s #CultureWar With Europe
Five years out of college, Samuel Samson has driven the #Trump administration’s push to upend the #US’ postwar relationship with #Europe.
#ConspiracyTheories #GreatReplacementTheory #WhiteSupremacy #kakistocracy #FarRight #extremism #geopolitics #USpol
nytimes.com/2026/04/17/world/e…
“The Strait is still closed. We will open it by the order of our leader, not by the tweets of some idiot.” -Iranian military officer.
Do we think Trump and the USA are still respected around the World? Hmmm?
#IranWar #StraitOfHormuz #USPol #USPolitics #Trump #GeoPolitics
#Trump says #US delegation is heading to #Pakistan for more #Iran talks despite accusing Tehran of violating the #ceasefire agreement in #StraitOfHormuz
#IranWar #TrumpsWar #MafiaState #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #inflation #economy #affordability #CostOfLiving #oil #energy #EnergyCrisis
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#Iran has re-imposed restrictions on #StraitOfHormuz, accusing the #US of violating deal to reopen it
Iran has reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that it would continue to block transit through the narrow waterway as long as the US #blockade of Iranian ports remained in effect.
#IranWar #TrumpsWar #Trump #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #inflation #economy #oil #EnergyCrisis
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Video shows ships turning away from the #StraitOfHormuz as confusion persists over whether sea lane is really open
#FactCheck #TrumpLies #TrumpsWar #IranWar #US #Iran #Israel #war #ForeverWars #Trump #Netanyahu #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #inflation #economy #affordability #CostOfLiving #oil #energy #EnergyCrisis
cnbc.com/2026/04/17/iran-trump…
Video shows ships turning away from the Strait of Hormuz as confusion persists over whether sea lane is really open
The Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed despite Iran's declaration Friday that it is open, maritime freight and oil analysts told CNBC.Spencer Kimball (CNBC)
#Hegseth again threatens attacks on #Iran #civilian #infrastructure
Defense Secy #PeteHegseth Thursday renewed his #threat to attack Iran’s electrical infrastructure if the ceasefire between Washington & Tehran failed.
“Our forces are maximally postured to restart combat operations should this new Iranian regime choose poorly & not agree to a deal,” Hegseth said during a briefing to reporters at the #Pentagon.
#IranWar #Trump #WarCrimes #RulesOfWar #law #geopolitics
nytimes.com/2026/04/16/us/poli…
#Israel & #Lebanon agree to a 10-day #ceasefire starting today at 5PM ET, #Trump says
[will this be similar to the #Gaza non-ceasefire?
#war #Iran #geopolitics
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#Hegseth Says #US Is Poised to Resume Combat if Talks Fail
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged #Iran leaders to “choose wisely” & threatened more attacks, even as the war’s economic toll puts pressure on #Trump.
#MafiaState #TrumpsWar #IranWar #war #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #inflation #economy #oil #energy #EnergyCrisis
nytimes.com/live/2026/04/16/wo…
#Democrats have to win big in November.
#Vote
#Senate rejects resolution to block #Trump from striking #Iran
The #WarPowers resolution was the fourth to fail in the chamber since the war’s start — but some #Republicans expressed fresh concern about the conflict as it approaches the two-month mark.
#IranWar #TrumpsWar #MafiaState #WarMonger #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #economy #inflation #EnergyCrisis
washingtonpost.com/politics/20…
#Iran Threatens Retaliation Over #US #Blockade
Iran’s armed forces said they would attempt to expand their influence over sea lanes beyond the #StraitOfHormuz if the US military continued to block Iranian shipping.
#IranWar #TrumpsWar #Trump #MafiaState #piracy #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #inflation #economy #affordability #CostOfLiving #oil #energy #EnergyCrisis
nytimes.com/live/2026/04/15/wo…
After Trump’s latest broadside, Pope says ‘world needs to hear’ message of peace
#PopeLeo said Wednesday that his visit to Africa offers a message of #unity & #peace “the world needs to hear” as he continues to face criticisms for his stance on the #war in #Iran from #Trump & the #JDVance.
#IranWar #TrumpsWar #MafiaState #WarMonger #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast
cnn.com/2026/04/15/europe/pope…
⚡ NEWS
IFS Analysis Reveals Help to Buy Scheme Favored High-Income Households
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) concludes that George Osborne's 2013 Help to Buy mortgage schemes primarily benefited higher-income households rather than improving social mobility, contradicting the program's original intent.
📰 theguardian.com/money/2026/apr…
#UK #Markets #Geopolitics #GeoWire
Higher-income households benefited most from Help to Buy, thinktank finds
Analysis by IFS shows George Osborne’s mortgage schemes launched in 2013 had little effect on social mobilityHeather Stewart (The Guardian)
“Don’t mention the Climate”
USA attempts to extend censorship to World Bank and IMF, threatening funds.
theguardian.com/environment/20…
#USA #Geopolitics #Climate #FarRight #UN #Development
Don’t mention the climate: Trump creates ‘beyond absurd’ situation at global finance talks
Developing countries face possible shelving of crucial green action plan at IMF and World Bank spring meetingsFiona Harvey (The Guardian)
#Trump vows to 'kill' Iranian warships that near #US #blockade of ports
Trump made the comment on social media just after the blockade of #Iran was expected to begin. Trump said Iran has some “fast attack ships” remaining even after much of its navy was destroyed by US strikes.
#MafiaState #TrumpsWar #IranWar #war #WarCrimes #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #economy #EnergyCrisis
apnews.com/live/iran-war-israe…
#US military set to begin its #blockade of #Iran #ports & #coast
The US has vowed to blockade all Iranian ports to pressure Tehran into agreeing to open the crucial #StraitOfHormuz & accepting a peace deal. Iran responded with threats on all the ports of US #allies in the Persian Gulf & the Gulf of Oman.
#idiocracy #kakistocracy #TrumpsWar #IranWar #war #WarCrimes #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #inflation #economy #EnergyCrisis
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#US Central Command has announced that it will begin a blockade of #Iran #ports on Monday at 10AM ET.
#CENTCOM said the blockade would be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations” entering or departing Iranian ports & coastal areas.
It said it would still allow ships traveling between non-Iranian ports to transit the #StraitOfHormuz.
#idiocracy #Trump #IranWar #war #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #inflation #economy #oil
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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor #Orbán concedes defeat after 'painful' #election result ending 16 years in power for a powerful figure in the #FarRight movement allied with US President Donald #Trump & #Russia President Vladimir #Putin.
“I congratulated the victorious party,″ Orbán told supporters in Budapest. “We are going to serve the Hungarian nation & our homeland from opposition as well.”
Remember how #Vance said he was in constant communication with #Trump?
Well, Trump was at a #UFC fight in Miami while #Iran talks collapsed.
On his way to Florida, Trump said it did not matter to him if a deal with Iran was reached or not: “We win, regardless,” he said.
#idiocracy #kakistocracy #TrumpsWar #IranWar #WarCrimes #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #inflation #economy #affordability #CostOfLiving #oil #energy #EnergyCrisis
nytimes.com/2026/04/11/us/poli…
Cardinal’s meeting at #Pentagon was ‘unusual,’ #Vatican official says
Through the first year of Trump’s 2nd term, tensions between his admin & the Vatican — with the first #US born #pope — have simmered.
#law #Trump #Hegseth #Republicans #Constitution #FreedomOfReligion #ChurchAndState #Christianity #Evangelism #NewApostolicReformation #NAR #military #war #NationalSecurity #geopolitics #USpol
washingtonpost.com/politics/20…
#Venezuela Approves New #Law to Open #Mining to Foreign Investors
The move opens the country’s coveted #mineral fortune up to foreign investors, in the latest move that Venezuela’s leadership has taken to satisfy the #Trump admin.
#geopolitics #MafiaState #sovereignty
nytimes.com/2026/04/09/world/a…
#Inflation Surges as Effects of the #IranWar Show in Prices
The #Consumer Price Index [#CPI] jumped 3.3% in the year through March, a 2-year high, reflecting higher costs for #energy & goods affected by disruptions in the #MiddleEast.
#TrumpsWar #US #Iran #Israel #war #Trump #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #economy #affordability #CostOfLiving #oil #EnergyCrisis
nytimes.com/live/2026/04/10/bu…
Even as #Israel paused its attacks on #Iran, it escalated its parallel war in #Lebanon, launching what it described as its biggest strikes yet.
Lebanon's health minister said the strikes left dozens dead & hundreds wounded.
Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam said attacks on densely populated #residential areas ignored regional & international peace efforts.
#war #Netanyahu #WarCrimes #RulesOfWar #law #geopolitics #MiddleEast
reuters.com/world/iran-war-liv…
#US to weigh deadline extension while #Iran reviews #Pakistan's #ceasefire request
#MassMurder #genocide #TrumpsWar #IranWar #war #ForeverWars #Trump #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast
reuters.com/world/iran-war-liv…
#US & #Israel strikes hit #Iran #oil, #rail & #bridges ahead of #Trump deadline
Iranian envoy says Tehran will not “stand idle’ if Trump follows through on #WarCrime threats
Amir-Saeid Iravani, Tehran’s representative at the #UN, said that Trump’s threats earlier Tuesday that a “whole civilization will die” if Iran does not make a deal “constitute incitement to #WarCrimes & potentially #genocide.”
#TrumpsWar #IranWar #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics
apnews.com/live/iran-war-israe…
#US #Journalist Kidnapped in #Iraq Is Freed
The journalist, #ShellyKittleson, was abducted by a #militia allied with #Iran & held for a week. Iraqi officials say she was freed in exchange for the release of militia members.
#TrumpsWar #IranWar #war #Trump #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast
nytimes.com/2026/04/07/world/m…
#Hegseth claims about #IranWar contradict reality, officials say
The #defense secretary’s portrayal of #US success in the conflict risks misinforming the public & #Trump.
#disinformation #propaganda #intelligence #TrumpsWar #Iran #war #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #economy
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Seriously.
#JDVance says he's 'here to help' #Orbán #election campaign during #Hungary visit
Vance’s 2-day visit to Budapest is a bid to turn the tide in Orbán’s election campaign where the long-serving leader, a close #Trump ally, is trailing in the polls.
#geopolitics #authoritarianism #strongman #illiberalism #corruption #kleptocracy #MafiaState
apnews.com/article/jd-vance-hu…
I hate the Atlantic (scroll by on principle) but this is a *story*
'fellow academics and foreign diplomats marvel at the doyen of Hungarian foreign policy who doesn’t speak Hungarian. But Pappin’s value is clear, and the government can hardly believe its luck—a flesh-and-blood member of the MAGA intelligentsia on its payroll. That’s part of the reason the stakes are so high in Hungary this election season, high enough that Vance will appear alongside Orbán during the final stretch of the campaign this week'
#usPol #Vance #trump #geopolitics #euPol #europe #wtaf
theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…
The MAGA Intellectual Who Prophesied a Queen Melania
An ally of J. D. Vance who has dabbled in monarchism is now working for Viktor Orbán.Isaac Stanley-Becker (The Atlantic)
#Trump says he’s “not at all” concerned about committing #WarCrimes as he continues to threaten destruction of Iran’s #bridges & #PowerPlants if they don’t meet a Tuesday-evening deadline to reopen the #StraitOfHormuz.
“I hope I don’t have to do it,” Trump added.
#deranged #sociopath #TrumpsWar #IranWar #US #Iran #war #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #inflation #economy #oil #energy #EnergyCrisis
#Trump brushes off #WarCrime concerns as he repeats threat to #Iran #infrastructure
Trump described the consequences that Iran would face if it doesn’t reach a deal with the US by his 8PM Tuesday deadline.
#deranged #sociopath #TrumpsWar #IranWar #US #war #WarCrimes #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast #economy #EnergyCrisis
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#US rescues missing crew member in #Iran after fighter jet shot down
The successful return of the missing airman came after an intense search-&-rescue mission, all personnel involved in the rescue have returned safely, according to a US official.
#TrumpsWar #IranWar #war #Trump #warmonger #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast
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2 US warplanes now shot down; search ongoing in #Iran for 1 missing crew member
An F-15 fighter jet & an A-10 attack plane were lost to hostile fire. 2 Black Hawk helicopters also were hit, injuring the crews, before safely returning to their base, officials said.
#POW #TrumpsWar #IranWar #US #Israel #war #Trump #WarCrimes #RegimeChange #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast
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#Hegseth Says #US #Troops Are Fighting for #Jesus. The #Pope Disagrees.
In sharp contrast to the #Trump administration’s calls for #Christian prayers for the #war effort, #PopeLeo XIV says #military domination is “entirely foreign to the way of Jesus Christ.”
#law #Republicans #Constitution #FreedomOfReligion #Christianity #Evangelism #NewApostolicReformation #NAR #military #IranWar #Iran #NationalSecurity #geopolitics #USpol
nytimes.com/2026/04/03/world/m…
The channel showed metal debris in the back of a pickup truck while making the announcement but provided no other immediate details.
Throughout the #war, #Iran has made a series of claims about shooting down piloted enemy aircraft that turned out not to be true. Friday was the first time that Iran went on television urging the public to look for a suspected downed pilot.
#POW #TrumpsWar #IranWar #US #Trump #RulesOfWar #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast
The claim came as #Iran fired on targets across the region, setting Kuwait’s Mina al-Ahmadi #oil refinery one fire. The state-run #Kuwait Petroleum Corp said firefighters were working to control several blazes there.
Kuwait also said that an Iranian attack caused “material damage” to a #desalination plant. Such plants are responsible for most of the #DrinkingWater for Gulf states, & they have become a major target in the #war.
#IranWar #US #Israel #Trump #WarCrimes #geopolitics #MiddleEast
Tehran has kept the pressure on #Israel & its Gulf Arab neighbors, despite #US & Israeli insistence that Iran’s military capabilities have been all but destroyed.
Iran’s attacks on Gulf #energy #infrastructure & its tight grip on the #StraitOfHormuz, …have roiled stock markets, sent #oil prices skyrocketing, & threatened to raise the cost of many basic goods, including #food.
#TrumpsWar #IranWar #Iran #war #Trump #Netanyahu #law #Congress #WarPowers #geopolitics #NationalSecurity #MiddleEast
