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India to Allow Silver as Loan Collateral (Just Like Money Metals!)
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) A regulatory change in India could give silver another boost. Beginning in April 2026, Indians will be able to use silver assets as collateral for loans from banks, non-banking financial companies, and household finance firms. Under the current law, only gold is allowable a collateral. India consistently ranks among…
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Trump Administration Halts Immigration Applications for Migrants From 19 Travel-Ban Nations
(Headline USA) The Trump administration is pausing all immigration applications such as requests for green cards for people from 19 countries banned from travel earlier this year, as part of sweeping immigration changes in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard troops. The changes were outlined in a policy memo posted Tuesday on…
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XRP Sentiment Hits Fear Zone, But May Signal Rally –
Social sentiment toward XRP has tanked into the “fear zone,” but the intelligence platform Santiment says a similar drop has led the token rallying. Santiment said on Thursday that its social data is showing that XRP (XRP) is seeing “the most fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) since October.” “The last time we saw near this…
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Los Angeles County Board Votes to Ban Masks for ICE Officers
(Dave Mason, The Center Square) Los Angeles County moved closer Tuesday to join the state of California in banning masks for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. But even as the county prepares to make the masks illegal, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security isn’t conceding its constitutional authority to states or counties. That sets…
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Aster burns 77.8M tokens and moves 77.8M to locked airdrop wallet –
Key Takeaways Aster burned around 78 million ASTER tokens following the S3 buyback program. An equal number of tokens were moved to a locked airdrop wallet, with the S4 buyback currently in progress. Share this article Aster, a multi-chain DEX backed by YZi Labs, burned approximately 78 million ASTER tokens, permanently removing them from circulation…
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Prisoner Release Bills Pushed by Retiring Congressional Lawmakers
(Dave Mason, The Center Square) Aging or rehabilitated prisoners should be released sooner into society to save taxpayers’ money. This, according to a a group of Democratic New York congressional lawmakers who want the state to approve a controversial pair of bills that would make it easier for prisoners to be released because of old…
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Supreme Court Allows Texas to Use a Congressional Map Favorable to Republicans in 2026
(Headline USA) A divided Supreme Court on Thursday came to the rescue of Texas Republicans, allowing next year’s elections to be held under the state’s congressional redistricting plan favorable to the GOP and pushed by President Donald Trump. With conservative justices in the majority, the court acted on an emergency request from Texas for quick…
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Israeli Minister Accuses Tucker Carlson of Taking Qatar Money, Then Admits He Has No Evidence
(José Niño, Headline USA) Israel’s Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Amichai Chikli accused Tucker Carlson of receiving payment from Qatar to promote anti-Israel content, then admitted he possesses no evidence to support the explosive allegation. Political commentator Chris Menahan summarized the remarks. “Amichai Chikli, Israel Minister of Diaspora and Combating Antisemitism, laments to…
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Ripple, Big VCs Back OpenEden to Scale Tokenized US Treasurys –
Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform OpenEden has closed an investment round backed by major trading firms, venture capital funds, blockchain networks and institutional infrastructure providers to scale tokenized US Treasurys. The round follows OpenEden’s 2024 raise with YZi Labs and comes as tokenized versions of short-dated government debt have become one of crypto’s fastest-growing niches…
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Trump Sends Handwritten Letter To Syria’s Al-Qaeda Leader Turned President
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) President Donald Trump sent a short handwritten letter to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the former al-Qaeda leader who took power in Damascus with his group of jihadists, known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), nearly one year ago. “Ahmed, you will be a great leader — and the United States will help!” Trump…
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Cardano risks dropping to $0.32 as bearish trend thickens –
Key takeaways ADA has lost 7% of its value in the last seven days. The coin could record further losses as the market remains bearish. ADA sheds 35% in November ADA, the native coin of the Cardano blockchain, is up by less than 1% on Tuesday after recovering from the 6% dip on Monday. The…
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Hegseth Says He Wasn’t in the Room When Adm. Bradley Ordered Second Strike on Alleged Drug Boat
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told reporters on Tuesday that he wasn’t in the room when the order was given to launch a second strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug boat on September 2, as the Trump administration has shifted the responsibility for the order to Adm. Frank M. Bradley,…
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Bitcoin reclaims $90,000 as markets rebound after sharp Monday selloff –
Key Takeaways Bitcoin bounced back above $90,000 after dropping to $84,000 on Monday. Altcoins surged with SKY, PUMP, and SUI among the top performers as short liquidations exceeded $138 million. Share this article Bitcoin climbed back above $90K on Tuesday morning after a steep selloff rattled markets on Monday, when the asset fell from $91K…
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Pope Leo Warns US Against Launching a War in Venezuela To Remove Maduro
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) Pope Leo XIV has warned the US against invading Venezuela to oust President Nicolas Maduro amid a major US military buildup in the Caribbean and threats of the US launching a regime change war. Leo was asked about the US threats against Venezuela during a press conference he held on his way…
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BTC eyes $93k as $83k support holds –
Key takeaways BTC is trading below $87k, down by less than 1% in the last 24 hours. The leading cryptocurrency could retest the $93k resistance level in the near term. Bitcoin’s $83k support holds Bitcoin briefly dropped below $84k on Tuesday but has bounced back and is now trading above $86k per coin. The bearish…
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Witkoff and Kushner Hold Five-Hour Meeting With Putin, No Sign of Breakthrough
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) US envoy Steve Witkoff and President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, held five hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his advisers at the Kremlin on Tuesday to discuss a potential peace plan to end the war in Ukraine, but the meeting ended with no sign of a breakthrough. Yury Ushakov,…
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Duffy Threatens $30M Cut to Minnesota After Illegally Issued Licenses Found
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened Monday to yank millions from Minnesota if Governor Tim Walz fails to revoke the non-domiciled commercial driver licenses exposed as unlawful in a federal audit. Duffy said that Minnesota could lose $30 million in federal highway funding after the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration found that one-third of Minnesota’s non-domiciled CDLs were issued illegally. “Our…
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Senators Reintroduce Bill To Block Trump From Launching War With Venezuela
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) A bipartisan group of senators has reintroduced a War Powers Resolution aimed at blocking President Donald Trump from launching a war with Venezuela without congressional authorization. The bill was introduced by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Adam Schiff (D-CA), who sponsored the previous resolution, and this time they were…
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Bitcoin ETF trading volume hits $5.6B today –
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETF trading volume reached $5.6 billion, indicating strong investor interest. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has been a leading contributor to the surge in trading volume. Share this article US-listed spot Bitcoin ETF trading volume reached $5.6 billion today, reflecting heightened institutional and retail interest in crypto asset exposure through exchange-traded products.…
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Math, Spin, and a Milestone Episode
(AUDIO AVAILABLE) Mike Maharry shows how math shreds tariff-rebate fantasies, exposes runaway deficits and inflation, and explains why silver shortages make sound money in gold and silver essential. Source
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Abbott Asks Treasury Department to Suspend Islam Group’s Tax-Exempt Status
(Bethany Blankley , The Center Square) Texas Gov. Greg Abbott took more action Tuesday against the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). Abbott on Tuesday requested the Treasury Department investigate CAIR for its alleged terrorist ties and suspend its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit status. Abbott and Texas lawmakers have led the charge to ban Sharia law in…
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NATO’s Top Military Officer Floats Idea of ‘Pre-Emptive Strike’ on Russia
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) NATO’s top military officer has floated the idea of the Western alliance conducting a “pre-emptive” strike on Russia, a comment that drew a sharp rebuke from Moscow. Adm. Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, the chair of NATO’s Military Committee, made the provocative comment in the context of discussing alleged “Russian hybrid attacks” in Europe.…
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XRP could surge to $2.5 amid renewed bullish optimism –
Key takeaways XRP is up 6% in the last 24 hours and is trading around $2.2. The cryptocurrency could surge higher amid a renewed bullish potential. XRP tops $2.2 as altcoins edge higher XRP, the native coin of the Ripple ecosystem, is trading around $2.2 after adding more than 2% to its value in the…
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Trump Says He ‘Wouldn’t Have Wanted’ a Second Strike on Alleged Drug Boat
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) President Trump held talks with his top advisers on Monday to discuss Venezuela amid a major US military buildup in the Caribbean and signs that he’s planning to launch attacks on the country, which would be illegal under the Constitution without congressional authorization. At this point, it’s unclear exactly what was discussed…
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Hegseth, Pentagon Stand by Explanation of Second Boat Strike
(Morgan Sweeney, The Center Square) After a story was published last week claiming that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat to kill those remaining, both Hegseth and the Pentagon reiterated their defense of the War Department’s actions as completely legal. Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson told…
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WaPo Admits Afghan Nationals Were Not Ready to Adapt to US Life
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) The Washington Post published a Monday report with a stunning admission for a leftist news outlet: Afghan nationals hastily brought into the U.S. by the Biden administration have struggled to adapt. According to the Post, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan charged with terrorism and murder after allegedly shooting two National Guardsmen, had trouble adapting to life…
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says his earlier views on Bitcoin were wrong –
Key Takeaways Larry Fink, BlackRock CEO, has publicly shifted from skepticism to support of Bitcoin and crypto assets. Fink now acknowledges Bitcoin’s legitimacy, comparing it to gold as a portfolio diversifier. Share this article BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said at a press conference during the DealBook Summit that he has reversed his earlier skepticism about…
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Trump Holds Talks With Top Advisers on Venezuela Amid Push Toward Regime Change War
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) President Donald Trump held talks with his top advisers on Monday to discuss Venezuela amid a major US military buildup in the Caribbean and signs that he’s planning to launch attacks on the country, which would be illegal under the Constitution without congressional authorization. At this point, it’s unclear exactly what was…
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Potential 2028 Dem Nominee Fails to Draw Even 500 Views on YouTube
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) One Democratic politician that the legacy media has hyped as a major contender to retake the White House in 2028 is struggling to gain momentum online. A Headline USA review of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s eponymous YouTube podcast found that his channel averages just over 1,000 views per video, with some episodes barely breaking…
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Sen. Kaine Says He’ll Reintroduce Venezuela War Powers Resolution
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) said on Sunday that he plans to reintroduce a War Powers Resolution that would block President Donald Trump from launching a war with Venezuela without congressional authorization. Kaine’s previous bill to block an attack on Venezuela failed in a vote of 49-51, with just two Republicans, supporting the…
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Will BTC retest $80k amid renewed bearish sentiment? –
Key takeaways BTC dropped below $86k on Monday mainly due to macro pressures. The leading cryptocurrency could retest the $80k low if the bearish trend persists. BTC dips below $86k Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, is off to a bearish start in December, as it has lost over 5% of its value in…
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Silver Scales New Highs as Global Supplies Tighten
Silver topped $58 an ounce on Monday before sliding on Tuesday on profit-taking. Silver has gained over 99 percent this year. Source
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Trump Issues White House Invitation to Families of the Two National Guard Members Who Were Shot
(Headline USA) President Donald Trump on Sunday said he’s invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to the White House, saying he spoke to her parents and they were “devastated.” U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died after the Wednesday shooting in Washington, D.C., while her seriously injured colleague, U.S. Air…
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Central Banks Ramped Up Gold Purchases Again in October
Last year was the third-largest expansion of central bank gold reserves on record, coming in just 6.2 tonnes lower than in 2023 and 91 tonnes lower than the all-time high set in 2022 (1,136 tonnes). 2022 was the highest level of net purchases on record, dating back to 1950, including since the suspension of dollar…
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Crypto market sees $132M in liquidations as long positions dominate losses –
Key Takeaways The crypto market experienced $132 million in liquidations, mostly affecting long positions. Bitcoin and Ethereum were central to the liquidation events, accounting for significant trading volume. Share this article More than $132 million in liquidations were triggered in the past hour as the broader crypto market moved sharply lower, with Bitcoin falling to…
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Assistant Principal Accused in Wild ICE Attack Scheme
(José Niño, Headline USA) Authorities say a routine meal at a Virginia Beach restaurant set off a federal investigation into two brothers who allegedly discussed killing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. A Virginia assistant principal and his brother were taken into custody late last month after authorities said the pair had discussed plans to carry…
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“Non-Partisan” Academic News Site Exposed for Heavy Pro-Abortion Bias
(José Niño, Headline USA) A website that markets itself as editorially independent has published abortion content that overwhelmingly supports abortion rights, according to an investigation by The College Fix. The review, which took place between October 2024 and October 2025, discovered that virtually every article addressing abortion presented the topic in ways that supported ending…
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ICE Arrests University Professor with Criminal History, Including Child Sex Crimes
(Bethany Blankley, The Center Square) A professor with a criminal record was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. University officials won’t say much more than that he’s been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation. The arrest was made after Sri Lankan national Sumith Gunasekera entered the U.S.…
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Ether risks further downside as bears regain control –
Key takeaways ETH is down 5.5% and is now trading below $2,900. The leading altcoins could record further losses amid renewed bearish momentum. The cryptocurrency market is starting another month bearish after the poor performance recorded by Ether and other major coins in November. Ether recorded a temporary relief last week, hitting the $3k psychological…
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Pro-Israel Commentators Claim Anti-Zionist Conservatives Are Bot-Driven Phonies
(José Niño, Headline USA) Two Jewish Zionist media figures have characterized Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, and Nick Fuentes as illegitimate conservatives whose positions are amplified by automated accounts and foreign funding. Ezra Levant of Rebel News in Canada and Joel Pollak of Breitbart conducted an interview on the Ezra Levant show addressing what they described…
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Mass Shooting at Stockton results in Four Killed, 11 Injured
(Dave Mason, The Center Square) The search continued Monday for the suspect or suspects in a Northern California mass shooting that killed three children and one adult. Authorities said 11 other people were injured during the shooting Saturday in Stockton. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said shots were fired just before 6 p.m. at…
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An Immigration Crackdown is Coming to Southeast Louisiana
(Headline USA) Around 250 federal border agents are expected to launch a monthslong immigration crackdown on Monday in southeast Louisiana and into Mississippi dubbed “Swamp Sweep.” The deployment, which aims to arrest 5,000 people, is centered in liberal New Orleans and is the latest federal immigration enforcement operation to target a Democratic-run city as President…
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Bitcoin’s rise to $96.9K could trigger $9.6B short position liquidation –
Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s potential move to $96,900 has a $9.6 billion short-liq bomb waiting overhead. Short liquidations occur when leveraged bets against Bitcoin are force-closed as margin requirements can’t be met. Share this article Bitcoin’s potential rally to $96,900 would put roughly $9.6 billion in short positions at risk of liquidation, according to current liquidation…
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US and Ukrainian Negotiators Meet as Trump Seeks to Broker an End to the War
(Headline USA) Top Trump administration officials are meeting Ukrainian negotiators in Florida on Sunday, pushing to broker an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine and setting the stage for key talks planned this week in Moscow with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law…
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Steve Witkoff To Meet With PutinTo Discuss Potential Ukraine Peace Plan
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The Kremlin said on Monday that a meeting will take place on Tuesday between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who is traveling to Moscow to discuss a potential Ukraine peace deal. “The president (Putin) will also have several closed-door meetings today in preparation for tomorrow’s Russia-US…
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US Halts All Asylum Decisions After Shooting of National Guard Members
(Headline USA) The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports, seizing on the National Guard shooting in the nation’s capital to intensify efforts to rein in legal immigration. The suspect in Wednesday’s shooting near the White House that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and critically…
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Vanguard platform now lists Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs –
Key Takeaways US ETFs tracking Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana are now visible on Vanguard’s platform. This move represents a shift for Vanguard, which previously did not support crypto products on its platform. Share this article Vanguard has listed US Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs on its investment platform as it moves toward offering…
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Rubio Says US-Ukraine Talks on Russia War were Productive but Much Work Remains in Search of a Deal
(Headline USA) U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks Sunday aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine, just days before a U.S. envoy is due in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters afterward that the session with the…
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Debanking: When Your Bank Quietly Turns You Off
(Money Metals News Service) Mike Maharrey opens the conversation with Jorge Jraissati, president of the Economic Inclusion Group, by asking about his background and why he cares so deeply about financial freedom. In this Money Metals exclusive interview with Jorge Jraissati, they speak on the very real rise in debanking, how vague regulations weaponize banks, threats…
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Left Slams Hegseth’s Narco-Terrorist Strikes but Ignores Obama’s Drone Deaths
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) The far left has piled on War Secretary Pete Hegseth after the leftist Washington Post questioned the legality of the air strikes he authorized against drug traffickers tied to a foreign terrorist group. Some of the criticism went as far as claiming Hegseth could be prosecuted once President Donald Trump’s term ends and that the…
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Will BTC push above $93k? –
Key takeaways BTC is up by less than 1% in the last 24 hours and is trading around $91,600. The coin could rally higher as spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to record inflows. Bitcoin ETFs record inflows Bitcoin’s price is trading above the $91,600 mark on Friday after rebounding from key support levels over the weekend.…
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FDA Admits COVID Vaccines Led to Child Fatalities
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) The Food and Drug Administration has acknowledged for the first time that children’s deaths were linked to the COVID-19 vaccine, according to an internal memo. The memo, written Friday by the FDA chief medical officer, Dr. Vinay Prasad, notes that an internal review found at least 10 children have died “after and…
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Trump Declares Closure of Venezuela’s Airspace
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) President Donald Trump on Saturday declared that the airspace “above and surrounding” Venezuela is to be closed, a sign that he might soon launch an attack on the country with the aim of ousting President Nicolas Maduro. “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND…
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No Progress on Deploying ‘Stabilization Force’ To Gaza as Countries Back Out
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The deployment of an “International Stabilization Force” to the Gaza Strip, as envisioned by President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan, has struggled to get off the ground as countries initially willing to commit troops are backing out, The Washington Post reported on Saturday. “Commitments are being considered. No one is going to send…
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Bitcoin approaches $93,000 as rally extends –
Key Takeaways Bitcoin moved past $92,000 today, inching closer to another milestone as its rally continues. Institutional inflows via ETFs are contributing to positive market sentiment. Share this article Bitcoin reached as high as $92,900 today, bringing it just shy of the $93,000 mark as its steady advance continues. The digital asset has experienced high…
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After Bomb Dropped on Beirut Fails to Explode, US Wants It Back from Lebanon
(Jason Ditz, Antiwar.com) Last Sunday, Israel launched an attack on the Lebanese capital city of Beirut, hitting an apartment complex and killing Hezbollah figure Haitham Ali Tabatabai, along with several other people. It was one of the most high-profile attacks on Beirut in recent months. In the course of the strike, Israel dropped multiple Boeing-made…
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Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is already up $1.4B on its Alphabet buy –
Key Takeaways Berkshire Hathaway’s Alphabet investment has gained about $1.4 billion in value. The company’s 17.8 million Alphabet Class A shares are now valued at nearly $5.7 billion. Share this article Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway may be sitting on a sizeable paper profit from its recent Alphabet investment, with current market prices implying an unrealized…
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Potential 2028 Democrat Nominee Fails to Draw Even 500 Views on YouTube
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) One Democratic politician that the legacy media has hyped as a major contender to retake the White House in 2028 is struggling to gain momentum online. A Headline USA review of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s eponymous YouTube podcast found that his channel averages just over 1,000 views per video, with some episodes barely breaking…
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Arthur Hayes warns Tether’s Bitcoin and gold bet exposes it to major downside risk –
Key Takeaways Arthur Hayes suggests Tether is in the early stages of a massive interest-rate trade, betting that Fed cuts will hurt Treasury income but send Bitcoin and gold higher. He argues that a major drop in Bitcoin and gold positions could wipe out Tether’s equity. Share this article BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argues that…
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Lawmakers Voice Support for Congressional Reviews of Trump’s Military Strikes on Boats
(Headline USA) Lawmakers from both parties said Sunday they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, citing a published report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order for all crew members to be killed as part of a Sept.…
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Somali Ring Ran COVID Relief Fraud in Minnesota on Tim Walz’s Watch
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is facing renewed scrutiny after his administration turned a blind eye to one of the largest COVID-19 relief fraud schemes over concerns it would anger a subset of Somali Americans. The criticism has long simmered but intensified on Saturday on social media when even the leftist New York Times explored how the scheme went largely…
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Judge Rejects Israeli Official’s Attempt to Dismiss Sex Sting Charges
(José Niño, Headline USA) An Israeli diplomat’s attempts to dismiss child luring charges collapsed in court Monday when a Nevada judge found that grand jury proceedings were properly conducted and provided adequate probable cause for prosecution. Tom Alexandrovich, the executive director of the Cyber Defense Division at the Israel National Cyber Directorate, has pleaded not…
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Bank of Japan may signal December interest rate hike, sources say –
Key Takeaways The Bank of Japan is signaling a possible interest rate hike at its December policy meeting. Officials are emphasizing the importance of new economic and wage growth data, particularly given the recent yen depreciation. Share this article Bank of Japan officials are signaling a potential interest rate hike at their December policy meeting,…
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Trump Cancels Biden Orders Signed by Autopen
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) President Donald Trump said Friday he will “terminate” all executive orders enacted during the Biden administration that were approved using the controversial autopen. Unelected officials in the Biden White House repeatedly relied on the autopen to issue orders supposedly authorized by Joe Biden. According to the House Oversight Committee, several of these orders were pushed without Biden’s…
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Venezuela Blasts Trump’s Airspace Closure as Imperial Overreach
(Headline USA) President Donald Trump on Saturday said that the airspace “above and surrounding” Venezuela should be considered as “closed in its entirety,” an assertion that raised more questions about the U.S. pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. His government accused Trump of making a ”colonial threat” and seeking to undermine the South American…
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Trump Criticizes Afghan Refugee Program
(Headline USA) The man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington is one of about 76,000 Afghans brought to the United States after the chaotic withdrawal of the U.S. from their country as the Taliban took over, authorities said. The program, called Operation Allies Welcome, was created after the 2021 decision to…
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Santiment observes surge in Bitcoin wallets holding 100 BTC –
Key Takeaways Santiment has reported a noticeable surge in the number of Bitcoin wallets holding at least 100 BTC. This trend coincides with indicators of retail investor capitulation, where smaller investors sell their holdings, often at a loss. Share this article Santiment, a crypto analytics platform, today reported a surge in Bitcoin wallets holding 100…
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Afghan Suspect in Shooting of National Guard Members Now Facing a First-Degree Murder Charge
(Headline USA) Charges against the man accused of shooting two National Guard members have been upgraded to first-degree murder after one of the soldiers died, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia announced Friday. Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24 were hospitalized in critical condition after the Wednesday afternoon…
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National Guard Shooter, Who Worked in CIA ‘Death Squad,’ Criminally Charged
(Headline USA) An Afghan national who worked with the CIA in his native country and immigrated to the U.S. in 2021 drove from Washington state to the nation’s capital where he shot two West Virginia National Guard members deployed in Washington, D.C., U.S. officials said Thursday. The suspect had worked in a special CIA-backed Afghan Army…
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The Ukrainian Official Leading Peace Deal? His Home Was Raided Amid a Corruption Probe
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) One of the top Ukrainian officials leading peace talks with Russia abruptly resigned Friday after government investigators raided his home in a massive corruption probe. Andriy Yermak, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief aide, had been a central figure in negotiations and regularly appeared in high-level meetings with world leaders. In fact, he was scheduled…
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CME Group futures go dark following major data center disruption –
Key Takeaways CME Group halted futures trading on the Globex platform due to technical issues related to datacenter overheating. The disruption affected access to quotes and positions for commodities such as precious metals and agricultural products. Share this article CME Group, the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, on Friday halted futures trading on its Globex platform…
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Socialist Zohran Mamdani May Give Himself a $50K Pay Raise
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Zohran Mamdani may have run for New York City mayor on a socialist platform, but one of the first bills he could sign would distribute wealth not to ordinary New Yorkers, but to the political elite. The City Council is quietly preparing a 16 percent pay hike for members, the mayor and other elected…
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Ex-TPUSA Employee Denies Kidnapping Allegations
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Two anonymous plaintiffs have reportedly accused a former Turning Point USA employee and current Avondale City Council member of drunkenly propositioning a male coworker to have sex and briefly kidnapping his 14-year-old daughter after he denied her advances. The lawsuit was filed by “Father John Doe” and “Minor Jane Doe” in…
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Mark Kelly Again Tells Military to Defy Trump: ‘Not Backing Down’
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., doubled down on his controversial demands that service members defy what he calls President Donald Trump’s “illegal” orders, even though he has failed to identify a single example. Kelly appeared in a Tuesday interview on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live, insisting he is not “backing down.” “We said something…
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Basic Attention Token price soars as Brave Browser activity rises: how far can BAT coin rise? –
BAT coin price jumps 20% in 24h, driven by Brave browser user growth. On-chain activity spikes 72%, boosting BAT coin demand and utility. Technical breakout from descending channel signals further bullish momentum. Basic Attention Token has emerged as one of the standout performers in the cryptocurrency market today. The Basic Attention Token price has surged…
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Alice Johnson Highlights Stories of Trump Pardon Recipients Ahead of Thanksgiving
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Pardon czar Alice Marie Johnson shared Thursday heartfelt stories of former inmates who had their sentences commuted by President Donald Trump ahead of Thanksgiving. In an X post, Johnson, herself a beneficiary of a Trump pardon, highlighted Anabel Valenzuela and Edward and Joe Sotelo, all of whom received harsh federal sentences for…
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This Is Why This Friday Is Black
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) It’s finally Black Friday! (Take a look at the Money Metals one million dollar Christmas tree HERE) Of course, it feels like it’s been Black Friday for weeks. Yesterday was Black Friday. Tomorrow will be Black Friday. Heck, last week was Black Friday. And next Friday, it will still…
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Debanking: When Your Bank Quietly Turns You Off
In this Money Metals exclusive interview with Jorge Jraissati, they speak on the very real rise in debanking, how vague regulations weaponize banks, threats from CBDCs, and why gold, silver, and policy reform are vital to protect financial freedom. Source
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Bitcoin dominance dips to 23.6 fib level, signals potential altcoin rotation –
Key Takeaways Bitcoin dominance has retreated to the 23.6 percent Fibonacci level after a steady multi week decline. Lower dominance levels often signal early stages of capital rotation into altcoins. Share this article Bitcoin dominance has dropped to the 23.6 Fibonacci retracement level, falling to 59% and continuing a decline that began in early November,…
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Trump Declares Closure of Venezuela’s Airspace
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) President Donald Trump on Saturday declared that the airspace “above and surrounding” Venezuela is to be closed, a sign that he might soon launch an attack on the country with the aim of ousting President Nicolas Maduro. “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND…
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Judge Rejects Israeli Official’s Attempt to Dismiss Sex Sting Charges
(José Niño, Headline USA) An Israeli diplomat’s attempts to dismiss child luring charges collapsed in court Monday when a Nevada judge found that grand jury proceedings were properly conducted and provided adequate probable cause for prosecution. Tom Alexandrovich, the executive director of the Cyber Defense Division at the Israel National Cyber Directorate, has pleaded not…
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XRP price prediction: ETF inflows, CME futures, and technical pressure align –
XRP gains support from strong ETF inflows and institutional interest. CME futures and options flows add momentum to the current setup. Technical pressure builds as XRP tests midband resistance. XRP is entering a decisive phase as new institutional products, shifting derivatives dynamics, and tightening technical structures converge around a market that has struggled to find…
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Alleged National Guard Shooter is an Afghan CIA Asset
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) The man accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks from the White House is an Afghanistan national who reportedly worked with U.S. Special Forces and the CIA for roughly a decade. FBI Director Kash Patel and Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said the guard members were hospitalized in…
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Alice Johnson Highlights Stories of Trump Pardon Recipients Ahead of Thanksgiving
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Pardon czar Alice Marie Johnson shared Thursday heartfelt stories of former inmates who had their sentences commuted by President Donald Trump ahead of Thanksgiving. In an X post, Johnson, herself a beneficiary of a Trump pardon, highlighted Anabel Valenzuela and Edward and Joe Sotelo, all of whom received harsh federal sentences for…
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New Emails Reveal Jeffrey Epstein Led Pro-Israel Smear Campaign
(José Niño, Headline USA) Newly obtained emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein orchestrated a behind-the-scenes campaign to discredit two prominent political scientists whose research exposed the influence of pro-Israel lobbying on U.S. foreign policy, according to a report by Dropsite News. In March 2006, Harvard Kennedy School published a working paper by political scientists John Mearsheimer and…
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Coinbase Bitcoin premium turns green as US institutions buy again –
Key Takeaways The return of a positive premium indicates that US buyers are paying above global prices for Bitcoin. The shift suggests a revival in institutional accumulation following a prolonged negative phase. Share this article Coinbase Bitcoin Premium turned positive, indicating renewed buying activity from US-based institutions after an extended period of negative sentiment. The…
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Assistant Principal Allegedly Plotted w/ Brother to Kill ICE Agents
(Headline USA) Two brothers in Virginia have been arrested after an off-duty police officer overheard the men allegedly discussing plans to kill immigration officers, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday. John Wilson Bennett and Mark Booth Bennett, both U.S. citizens, were arrested late last week on allegations they were planning to carry out attacks…
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Nasdaq ISE proposes to raise BlackRock IBIT options trading limits from 250,000 to 1 million –
Key Takeaways Nasdaq ISE is seeking SEC approval to increase the position limits for BlackRock’s IBIT, allowing bigger trades for institutional investors. IBIT is a Bitcoin-holding ETF listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market, and ISE received SEC approval to list IBIT options last September. Share this article Nasdaq ISE, LLC (ISE) has proposed rule amendments…
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Black Friday Has Taken Over The Calendar
(AUDIO AVAILABLE) Mike Maharrey riffs on Black Friday, inflation as shrinking dollars, and the 2026 Sound Money Index, urging state-level reforms and gold and silver to protect savings. Source
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Rep. Maria Salazar Says US Needs To Invade Venezuela So US Oil Companies Can Have a ‘Field Day’
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) Amid the US push toward a war to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Rep. Maria Salazar (R-FL) has made the argument that the US must “go in” to Venezuela so American oil companies can have a “field day” since the country sits on the largest proven oil reserves in the world. “Venezuela,…
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‘Richest’ Lawmaker Wants to Ban Congress from Owning Stock
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) One of the wealthiest members of Congress boasted about her own money Tuesday while urging colleagues to ban lawmakers from owning and trading stocks. The lawmaker, Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., is the heir to the semiconductor giant Qualcomm, which has a market capitalization of nearly $180 billion. Her personal net worth has been estimated between…
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Ripple RLUSD Approved for Institutional Use in Abu Dhabi –
Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin was cleared for use by institutions in Abu Dhabi after winning recognition as an Accepted Fiat-Referenced Token by the local watchdog. In a Thursday announcement, Ripple said the approval allows regulated firms to deploy Ripple USD (RLUSD) inside the Abu Dhabi Global Market’s (ADGM) financial zone, an international financial center and free…
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When Was the First Thanksgiving? It’s Actually Up for Debate
(Bethany Blankley, The Center Square) As Americans celebrate Thanksgiving this year, many believe the first thanksgiving was held in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621. However, the first Thanksgiving celebration was held two decades earlier in an area south of El Paso in 1598, historians in Texas argue. The first national Thanksgiving proclamation was issued by the…
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XRP fails to push above $2.35 despite ETF inflow; Check forecast –
Key takeaways XRP is up by less than 1% in the last 24 hours and is trading at $2.2 per coin. XRP ETFs continue to record inflows as institutions position for the next run. XRP ETFs continue to record inflows Ripple’s XRP is up by less than 1% in the last 24 hours and is…
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Report: Trump Administration Granted Asylum to National Guard Shooter
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) CNN has reported that the Trump administration granted asylum in April to the man accused of murdering two members of the National Guard on Wednesday. While CNN is a notoriously anti-Trump outlet, officials have declined to comment on its report. FBI Director Kashyap Patel dodged questions about the timing of the…
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Report: FBI Agents Received At Least $851K in Overtime Pay for Redacting Epstein Files
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) FBI agents reportedly worked around the clock in March to redact information for impending publication of what’s popularly known as the “Epstein files”—the trove of bureau documents related to deceased sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein and his criminal activities. “FBI agents are working around the clock—some in 12-hour overnight shifts—on a frenzied mission…
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Alleged National Guard Shooter is an Afghan CIA Asset
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) The man accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks from the White House is an Afghanistan national who reportedly worked with U.S. Special Forces and the CIA for roughly a decade. FBI Director Kash Patel and Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said the guard members were hospitalized in…
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National Guard Shooter, Who Worked in CIA ‘Death Squad,’ Criminally Charged
(Headline USA) An Afghan national who worked with the CIA in his native country and immigrated to the U.S. in 2021 drove from Washington state to the nation’s capital where he shot two West Virginia National Guard members deployed in Washington, D.C., U.S. officials said Thursday. The suspect had worked in a special CIA-backed Afghan Army…
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S&P Global downgrades Tether’s stability rating to weakest level –
Key Takeaways S&P Global has downgraded Tether’s (USDT) stability rating to its lowest level. The downgrade was prompted by Tether’s increased exposure to volatile assets like Bitcoin and gold in its reserves. Share this article S&P Global, the financial services and credit rating company, today downgraded Tether’s stability rating to its weakest level. The move…
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Black Friday Has Taken Over The Calendar
(Money Metals News Service) Host Mike Maharrey opens this Midweek Memo by joking that every day is Black Friday now. The episode drops on a Wednesday, yet he insists yesterday was Black Friday, tomorrow will be Black Friday, and last week probably was too. He remembers when Black Friday meant one single day, the Friday…

























































































