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Russia murder plot inside the U.S.
On Tuesday, the Justice Department released documents accusing five Russian intelligence operatives of a murder-for-hire plot targeting a Kremlin critic who lives in Washington, DC. The operatives hired a Venezuelan citizen to spy on two locations in DC and allegedly offered him $40,000 to perform the assassination. Federal prosecutors claim the Venezuelan used coded language and filmed the locations but did not commit the murder. The five operatives are not yet in custody; they reportedly tried to recruit someone else to finish the job. Prosecutors say the incident is part of a broader Russian intelligence network that finances terrorism and recruits assassins on behalf of the Kremlin. The Trump administration might highlight the threat and connect it to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, which President Trump has said contributes to high fuel costs.
On Tuesday, the Justice Department released documents accusing five Russian intelligence operatives of a murder-for-hire plot targeting a Kremlin critic who lives in Washington, DC. The operatives hired a Venezuelan citizen to spy on two locations in DC and allegedly offered him $40,000 to perform the assassination. Federal prosecutors claim the Venezuelan used coded language and filmed the locations but did not commit the murder. The five operatives are not yet in custody; they reportedly tried to recruit someone else to finish the job. Prosecutors say the incident is part of a broader Russian intelligence network that finances terrorism and recruits assassins on behalf of the Kremlin. The Trump administration might highlight the threat and connect it to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, which President Trump has said contributes to high fuel costs.
Trump rolls back Biden’s hunting restrictions
In a White House Rose Garden dinner attended by many important figures in the hunting industry, President Trump signed an order rolling back Biden-era bans on traditional lead ammunition and tackle. The president also signed an order that opens public land and waterways to more hunting and fishing opportunities, including recreational fishing. Lastly, he announced initiatives aimed at increasing the popularity of hunting among American youth. This is a continuation of the president defending the responsible firearm use of regular Americans, and he said that these moves were “the right thing to do.” Cleaning up the damage the Biden administration has caused has always been a top priority for the White House, and this is another positive extension of that trend.
In a White House Rose Garden dinner attended by many important figures in the hunting industry, President Trump signed an order rolling back Biden-era bans on traditional lead ammunition and tackle. The president also signed an order that opens public land and waterways to more hunting and fishing opportunities, including recreational fishing. Lastly, he announced initiatives aimed at increasing the popularity of hunting among American youth. This is a continuation of the president defending the responsible firearm use of regular Americans, and he said that these moves were “the right thing to do.” Cleaning up the damage the Biden administration has caused has always been a top priority for the White House, and this is another positive extension of that trend.
Ben Shapiro threatened with assassination
A 29-year-old Kansas man was arrested earlier this week for posting multiple death threats against conservative commentator Ben Shapiro. On July 31, Korby Strube posted on X, “I’m going to kill Ben Shapiro and he’s not gonna be alive.” Later, he added, “I’ll kill you just the same. Go meet Jesus. 51 days left.” The countdown to the murder plot aligns with September 20, this year’s Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur. Though Strube lives with his parents, police arrested him in Palm Beach County, Florida, where Shapiro lives. Strube has a history of antisemitic comments and has also made threats against President Trump and President Obama. He faces over 20 charges in court.
A 29-year-old Kansas man was arrested earlier this week for posting multiple death threats against conservative commentator Ben Shapiro. On July 31, Korby Strube posted on X, “I’m going to kill Ben Shapiro and he’s not gonna be alive.” Later, he added, “I’ll kill you just the same. Go meet Jesus. 51 days left.” The countdown to the murder plot aligns with September 20, this year’s Jewish holy day of Yom Kippur. Though Strube lives with his parents, police arrested him in Palm Beach County, Florida, where Shapiro lives. Strube has a history of antisemitic comments and has also made threats against President Trump and President Obama. He faces over 20 charges in court.
Foxpro.223
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I'd like to see national constitutional carry passed. Carry permits are BS.
New DC arch to house major military complex
“Out of the 59 top cities and Capitals,” says President Trump, Washington, DC, is the only one in the world that doesn’t have a triumphal arch. The one he plans to build will not only be decorative but also a “top-grade military complex.” Trump announced on Sunday that, at the request of the U.S. military, he has agreed to make the massive arch useful by housing huge numbers of drones and snipers on the roof and plaza areas as well as putting “large quantities of sniper ammunition in storage.” The arch, proposed to be made of granite and topped with three golden statues, is being constructed to mark America’s 250th birthday. Democrats raised concerns about the arch’s proximity to Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport, but the Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday that the arch poses no hazard.
“Out of the 59 top cities and Capitals,” says President Trump, Washington, DC, is the only one in the world that doesn’t have a triumphal arch. The one he plans to build will not only be decorative but also a “top-grade military complex.” Trump announced on Sunday that, at the request of the U.S. military, he has agreed to make the massive arch useful by housing huge numbers of drones and snipers on the roof and plaza areas as well as putting “large quantities of sniper ammunition in storage.” The arch, proposed to be made of granite and topped with three golden statues, is being constructed to mark America’s 250th birthday. Democrats raised concerns about the arch’s proximity to Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport, but the Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday that the arch poses no hazard.
Where did illegals go?
Recently, federal records were released showing where illegals went after they entered the U.S., or at least those who self-reported their location between 2018 and 2025. During that time, 4.5 million migrants were released into the U.S. after crossing the Mexican border. The foreign-born population reached record levels, with illegals coming from more than 150 countries. Over one million migrants came from Venezuela and Cuba alone. Rounding out the top five, many migrated from Mexico, Honduras, and Colombia. California, Texas, and Florida saw the largest increase. Chinese migrants tended to settle in larger cities, such as Los Angeles and New York. Almost half the illegals were military-age men. Only a few communities, such as Chattanooga, Tennessee, drew larger numbers of women and children.
Recently, federal records were released showing where illegals went after they entered the U.S., or at least those who self-reported their location between 2018 and 2025. During that time, 4.5 million migrants were released into the U.S. after crossing the Mexican border. The foreign-born population reached record levels, with illegals coming from more than 150 countries. Over one million migrants came from Venezuela and Cuba alone. Rounding out the top five, many migrated from Mexico, Honduras, and Colombia. California, Texas, and Florida saw the largest increase. Chinese migrants tended to settle in larger cities, such as Los Angeles and New York. Almost half the illegals were military-age men. Only a few communities, such as Chattanooga, Tennessee, drew larger numbers of women and children.
Houthis attack Saudi capital, provoke all-out war
The Houthi terrorist group attacked Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, and oil facilities with a barrage of missiles and drones on Saturday, escalating the ongoing conflict in the region. Air defenses protected “civilians and civilian infrastructure” from being assaulted in several other cities in the kingdom, according to the spokesman for the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen. A spokesman for the Houthis said they were targeting “sensitive sites” in Saudi Arabia’s capital as well as facilities for their national oil company in Yanbu, a critical Red Sea terminal. The Iran-backed group is seeking to seize strategic territory in Yemen in order to enforce a naval blockade on the Saudis in the Red Sea pursuant to their policy of “escalation for escalation” until Saudi Arabia lifts its restrictions on Yemeni airspace, which the Houthis consider to be a blockade.
The Houthi terrorist group attacked Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, and oil facilities with a barrage of missiles and drones on Saturday, escalating the ongoing conflict in the region. Air defenses protected “civilians and civilian infrastructure” from being assaulted in several other cities in the kingdom, according to the spokesman for the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen. A spokesman for the Houthis said they were targeting “sensitive sites” in Saudi Arabia’s capital as well as facilities for their national oil company in Yanbu, a critical Red Sea terminal. The Iran-backed group is seeking to seize strategic territory in Yemen in order to enforce a naval blockade on the Saudis in the Red Sea pursuant to their policy of “escalation for escalation” until Saudi Arabia lifts its restrictions on Yemeni airspace, which the Houthis consider to be a blockade.
Foxpro.223
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This is exactly a part of what the left is trying to do here. they're trying to make the earff and population more "sustainable" in their words.
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Colombian President's Open Carry Is Signal to Narcoterrorists and Citizens Alike
Colombian President openly carries handgun, sending strong message to narcoterrorists and citizens.
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