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XRP eyes $2.70 despite poor price action –
Key takeaways XRP is trading above $2.4 after defending the $2.35 support level. The cryptocurrency could rally towards the $2.7 resistance level soon. XRP defends the $2.35 support level The cryptocurrency market had a positive start to the week, with Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies recording excellent gains. Bitcoin hit the $107k resistance level but…
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State Department Designates European Antifa Groups Foreign Terror Organizations
(Sarah Roderick-Fitch, The Center Square) The U.S. State Department officially designated four foreign Antifa groups as foreign terrorist organizations, nearly two months after President Donald Trump designated Antifa a domestic terror organization. The designations pave the way for the State Department to target individuals or groups by cutting off or freezing their access to global…
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Judge Declines to Dismiss Sex Trafficking Case Against Real Estate Brothers
(Headline USA) A two-decade pattern of alleged sex trafficking by two luxury real estate brokers and their brother wasn’t “just men behaving badly,” a federal judge said as she left their indictment largely intact and rejected defense efforts to minimize the gravity of crimes involving dozens of women. In an Oct. 17 opinion unsealed Wednesday,…
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Hegseth Announces Operation Southern Spear, Targeting Narco-Terrorists
(Sarah Roderick-Fitch, The Center Square) Operation Southern Spear, the new title for the Trump administration’s targeting of narco-terrorists in and around Latin America, was announced Thursday by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Hegseth’s announcement comes amid reports that the U.S. conducted its 20th strike on suspected narco-terrorist marine vessels in Latin America, and two days…
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Arthur Hayes Wants Zcash Holders to Pull Their Coins From CEXs –
The privacy coin sector returned to the spotlight after BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes urged Zcash holders to withdraw their assets from centralized exchanges (CEXs). On Wednesday, Hayes told holders to “shield” their assets, a feature that enables private transactions within the Zcash network. “If you hold $ZEC on a CEX, withdraw it to a self-custodial…
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House Dems Release Emails of Jeffrey Epstein Mentioning Donald Trump
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform have released a set of emails between deceased sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein, his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell and author Michael Wolff, all of which mention President Donald Trump. The first email is from April 2011, when Epstein told Maxwell about Trump saying…
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Canary XRP ETF Expected To Launch On Thursday: Analysts –
The crypto community is bracing for the launch of the first spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) after Nasdaq certified the listing of Canary Capital’s XRP ETF. The Nasdaq Stock Market exchange on Wednesday officially notified the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it has received the Form 8‑A filing for the Canary XRP ETF (XRPC).…
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Trump Formally Asks Israeli President To ‘Fully Pardon’ Netanyahu in Corruption Case
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) President Donald Trump has sent a letter to the Israeli President Isaac Herzog asking him to “fully pardon” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption case, a strong show of support for the Israeli leader, who is also wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his role in war crimes…
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Yahoo Finance selects Polymarket as exclusive prediction market partner –
Key Takeaways Polymarket is now the exclusive prediction market partner for Yahoo Finance, integrating its forecasting data with the financial news platform. The integration will allow Yahoo Finance users to access event-based prediction market odds. Share this article Yahoo Finance, a financial news and data service, has tapped Polymarket as its exclusive prediction market partner.…
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Prosecutors Reveal Trove of Evidence in Minnesota Lawmaker Murder Mystery
(Headline USA) Attorneys in the case of a man charged with killing a top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband said Wednesday that prosecutors have turned over a massive amount of evidence to the defense, and that his lawyers need more time to review it. Federal prosecutor Harry Jacobs told the court that investigators have…
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Colombia’s Petro Orders Suspension of Intelligence Sharing With the US Over Boat Strikes
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered his military on Tuesday to suspend intelligence sharing with the US over its bombing of alleged drug boats in the region. In response to a report about the UK suspending intelligence sharing with the US in the Caribbean over the illegal bombing campaign, Petro said in a…
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Officials Fear Permanent Israeli Occupation of More Than Half of Gaza
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) Reuters reported on Tuesday that European officials and other sources are concerned that, without more progress on the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal, the so-called “yellow line” dividing Israeli-occupied Gaza from the rest of the Strip will become a de facto border, meaning there will be an indefinite Israeli occupation of the Palestinian…
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Ether eyes $3,900 as Whales accelerate buying pressure –
Key takeaways ETH is down 1.5% and is now trading above $3,500 per coin. The positive performance comes as whales accelerate buying pressure. Whales stack up Ethereum Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is trading above $3,500 after defending the $3,300 low on Wednesday. The coin is still down 1.5% in the last 24…
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Trump Admin Signals Support for Paramount Bid as Warner Bros. Considers Sale
(Tom Joyce, The Center Square) Warner Bros. Discovery has put itself up for sale, and the Trump administration is showing signs of support for a potential merger with Paramount Skydance while raising concerns about Big Tech or Comcast taking control of one of Hollywood’s most influential studios. Warner Bros. Discovery owns the Warner Bros. studio…
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Why Silver’s Bull Market Is Still Young
(Jesse Colombo, Money Metals News Service) A few days ago, I published a popular report called “Why Gold’s Bull Market Is Still Young,” where I analyzed gold’s current secular bull market by comparing it to its previous two secular bull markets in the 1970s and the 2000s. I examined how gold stacks up not only…
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Report: Biden Gave Away Billions of Tax Dollars for ‘Climate Justice’ Without Public Consent
(Tate Miller, The Center Square) Billions of U.S. tax dollars have been used to fund climate initiatives in foreign countries without the American people’s consent, all while government officials travel on jets to attend climate conferences where they “give away other people’s money over beef, seafood, and cocktails,” a new report says. Director of Protect…
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US Troops Train for Jungle Warfare in Panama for First Time in Decades
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The US War Department has begun sending conventional ground forces to Panama for training in jungle warfare for the first time in more than two decades, ABC News reported on Monday. News of the training in Panama comes amid a major US military buildup in the Caribbean and a push toward a…
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Flight Troubles Not Likely to End When Shutdown Does
(Thérèse Boudreaux, The Center Square) With Congress on track to end the ongoing government shutdown, the mass flight delays and cancellations Americans have experienced could soon abate, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday. But aviation groups said it will take time to resolve the issues even after the government reopens. “Airlines’ reduced flight schedules cannot…
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Canary Capital’s US Spot XRP ETF Could Launch Thursday –
The first US-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) to directly hold XRP could hit the market as soon as Thursday, after crypto investment firm Canary Capital filed key documents for its fund. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said on Tuesday that Canary had filed a Form 8A with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday night,…
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CA’s Retirement Fund Committed $282M to Chinese Firm Investigated for Human Rights Abuses
(Kenneth Schrupp, The Center Square) Since 2022, California’s main state pension fund has committed hundreds of millions of dollars to a Chinese venture capital firm that has been investigated by Congress for its close ties with the Chinese Communist Party. Experts warn these investments are not only risky, given China’s record on property rights and…
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BNY forecasts stablecoins and tokenized cash to reach $3.6T by 2030 –
Key Takeaways BNY predicts the stablecoin and tokenized cash market will grow to $3.6 trillion by 2030. The trend highlights accelerating institutional adoption of digital asset and blockchain payment solutions. Share this article BNY forecasts the combined market for stablecoins and tokenized cash will reach $3.6 trillion by 2030, highlighting accelerating institutional adoption of blockchain-based…
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WATCH: White House Exploring Options for $2,000 Tariff Rebate Checks
(Brett Rowland, The Center Square) The White House is exploring all of its options for sending Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks, even as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a legal challenge to the president’s use of tariffs. “The White House is committed to making that happen,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday. “We are currently…
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Trump Says Marjorie Taylor Greene Has ‘Lost Her Way’ After She Criticized Him for Hosting Former Al-Qaeda Leader
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) President Donald Trump on Monday said that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has “lost her way” after the Georgia congresswoman criticized the president for hosting Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda leader, at the White House and focusing on foreign policy over domestic policy. “I don’t know what happened to Marjorie.…
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Montana Man Convicted of Murder in Campsite Killing
(Headline USA) A jury has found a man with links to white supremacists guilty of murder in a brutal killing at a southwestern Montana campsite last year that was initially reported as a possible bear attack. Daren Christopher Abbey attacked Dustin Kjersem with a block of wood, an axe and a screwdriver after they met…
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Bitcoin could dip below $104k as momentum fades; Check forecast –
Key takeaways BTC is down 1% and is now trading below $104,300 per coin. The bearish performance comes after Bitcoin failed to overcome the $107k resistance level. Bitcoin dips below $105k despite strong start to the week Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, has underperformed over the last 24 hours despite a positive start…
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Headline Geopolitics: Carl Zha Debunks Western Myths about China
(José Niño, Headline USA) In this Headline Geopolitics episode, José Niño interviews Carl Zha, host of the Silk & Steel Podcast and one of the most provocative voices dissecting U.S.–China relations. Zha breaks down the trade war, America’s pivot to Asia, Western myths about China, and whether the latest RAND Corporation talk of “coexistence” is…
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Kushner Meets With Netanyahu in Israel To Discuss Future Plans for Gaza
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) President Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday to discuss future plans for Gaza and the US-backed ceasefire deal. Despite lacking a formal role in the Trump administration, Kushner has been acting as an advisor to US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and has been very…
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Supreme Court Rejects Call to Overturn Its Decision Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Nationwide
(Headline USA) The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. The justices, without comment, turned away an appeal from Kim Davis, the former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court’s 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.…
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Crypto market surges by $65B in three hours as Bitcoin gains over $30B –
Key Takeaways The overall crypto market capitalization jumped by $65 billion in just three hours. Bitcoin led the rally, contributing over $30 billion to the surge with strong upward momentum. Share this article The crypto market surged by around $65 billion in the last three hours, with Bitcoin contributing over $30 billion to the rally…
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Sen. Grassley Joins Call to Televise Charlie Kirk Assassination Case
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has joined the growing number of voices calling for cameras to be allowed in the courtroom to record the proceedings of alleged Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson. “I want to compliment Erika Kirk, wife of assassinated conservative leader Charlie Kirk. She has made an emotional appeal to…
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Rep. Massie Still Investigating Jan. 6 Provocateur Ray Epps
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Remember Ray Epps, the J6er who encouraged others to go into the Capitol and committed violence against police officers, only to receive a year of probation for his crimes? Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., hasn’t forgotten. Massie announced on Friday that he wrote a letter to the FBI about Epps last month, seeking answers…
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US Bombs Two More Boats in the Waters of Latin America
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that the US military bombed two more boats that he claimed, without providing evidence, were carrying drugs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The strikes bring the total number of boats the US has bombed since early September to 20, including 10 that were…
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Nasdaq 100 rises 130% since January 2023, echoing ‘.com’ era –
Key Takeaways The Nasdaq 100 has soared 130% since January 2023, largely due to advances in artificial intelligence boosting technology company valuations. Market analysts are increasingly drawing parallels to the dot-com era of the late 1990s, when a wave of internet enthusiasm led to excessive valuations and a subsequent crash. Share this article The Nasdaq…
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Senate Votes to Reopen Government, Sending Funding Bills to House
(Thérèse Boudreaux, The Center Square) After spending nearly seven weeks in a political deadlock, U.S. senators finally passed legislation to end the record-long government shutdown. Eight senators in the Democratic Caucus provided the filibuster-breaking votes for the legislation––a Continuing Resolution paired with three full-year funding bills—to pass the chamber. The package now heads to the…
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India Speeds Up Efforts to Bring Its Gold Home
(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) India has sped up efforts to bring its gold home. Mike Maharrey is a journalist and market analyst for Money Metals with over a decade of experience in precious metals. He holds a BS in accounting from the University of Kentucky and a BA in journalism from the University…
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Pelosi Dynasty: Nepo Daughter Runs after Nancy Announces Retirement
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Californians may not have seen the last of the Pelosi dynasty, even after Democratic power broker Nancy Pelosi announced her retirement last week. Christine Pelosi, the “nepo” daughter of the former speaker of the House, announced Monday that she is running to represent San Francisco in the California state Senate. “I am running to represent…
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Lisk (LSK) token price has soared 62%: here’s what is fueling the rally –
The Lisk (LSK) token has surged 62% amid altcoin rotation and ecosystem growth. The key support lies at $0.2574, while the immediate resistance lies between $0.3372 and $0.4591. The breakout has coincided with a dramatic surge in Lisk open interest. Lisk (LSK) has captured the attention of crypto investors today as the token experienced a…
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Florida AG Targets JPMorgan over Trump Debanking, Jack Smith Collusion
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier launched a state investigation Monday into JP Morgan after the bank abruptly closed the accounts of President Donald Trump’s media company in 2024. Uthmeier announced the probe in a video statement on X and in a letter to JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, affirming the financial institution…
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The Latest: Trump Hosts Former Terrorist, Now-Syrian President at the White House
(Headline USA) President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa after lifting sanctions imposed on Syria, which had been a pariah state for decades before rebel forces toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad last December. Al-Sharaa — who once had ties to al-Qaida and had a $10 million U.S. bounty on his head — was…
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FBI Director’s Girlfriend Sues Right-Wing Influencer for Tweeting Photo of Her
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) FBI Director Kashyap Patel’s girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, has sued two more right-wing influencers for suggesting that she’s an Israeli asset. One of the influencers didn’t say she’s an asset, but merely tweeted a suggestive photo of her and Patel. Wilkins’s lawsuit stems from a Sept. 14 tweet where a Twitter/X account explained how…
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US Bombs Two More Boats in the Waters of Latin America
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Monday that the US military bombed two more boats that he claimed, without providing evidence, were carrying drugs in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The strikes bring the total number of boats the US has bombed since early September to 20, including 10 that were…
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Rep. Massie Still Investigating Jan. 6 Provocateur Ray Epps
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Remember Ray Epps, the J6er who encouraged others to go into the Capitol and committed violence against police officers, only to receive a year of probation for his crimes? Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., hasn’t forgotten. Massie announced on Friday that he wrote a letter to the FBI about Epps last month, seeking answers…
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Privacy Coins Are Not Radical; Surveillance Money Is –
Opinion by: Carter Feldman, CEO of Psy For thousands of years, money changed hands in private. A bronze coin passed from merchant to customer, leaving no record of the transaction. No government official knew what you bought or from whom. No bank tracked your spending habits. This wasn’t a bug in the system — it…
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California Teachers Sue Over Law They Say Silences Debate on Israel and Palestine
(José Niño, Headline USA) A coalition of California teachers, students and parents filed a federal lawsuit arguing that a new state law designed to combat antisemitism in schools actually censors legitimate classroom discussion about Israel and Palestine. The American Arab Anti Discrimination Committee filed a federal lawsuit last Sunday, challenging a California law that educators…
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‘Cryptoqueen’ facing sentencing over $6.5B Bitcoin stash –
Key Takeaways Zhimin Qian, dubbed ‘Cryptoqueen,’ faces sentencing in the UK for her role in laundering $6.5 billion via Bitcoin. The scam involved defrauding victims in China and using the illicit gains to buy luxury property in London. Share this article A Chinese businesswoman known as the “Cryptoqueen” is facing sentencing in a UK court…
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WATCH: Democrat Walks into Oncoming Traffic to Avoid Explaining Mamdani Endorsement
(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) A Democrat candidate in Wisconsin was caught jaywalking into oncoming traffic Friday in an apparent attempt to evade questions about her endorsement of New York City’s communist mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani. In the video, Rebecca Cooke turns her back on a man-on-the-street interviewer who asks her if she plans to invite Mamdani—a…
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Sen. Grassley Joins Call to Televise Charlie Kirk Assassination Case
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has joined the growing number of voices calling for cameras to be allowed in the courtroom to record the proceedings of alleged Charlie Kirk killer Tyler Robinson. “I want to compliment Erika Kirk, wife of assassinated conservative leader Charlie Kirk. She has made an emotional appeal to…
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Ex-ActBlue Official Snubs Congressional Fraud Hearing, Triggering Subpoena Threats
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Three House committees have threatened to subpoena a former top ActBlue official after she failed to appear for a transcribed interview as part of the congressional probe into alleged fraud. The official, listed as “former senior total rewards specialist,” was requested to testify before the House Judiciary, House Administration, and House Oversight committees in July 2025. After she failed…
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Microsoft on track for longest daily loss streak in over a decade –
Key Takeaways Microsoft is experiencing its longest daily stock losing streak in over a decade. The decline is fueled by investor concerns regarding the company’s increased capital expenditures on AI infrastructure. Share this article Microsoft appears headed for its longest daily losing streak in more than a decade, according to Bloomberg. The technology giant has…
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Ilhan Omar’s Campaign Funneled Money to Organization Tied to Foreign University
(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) The congressional campaign of Rep. Ilham Omar, D-Minn., gave more than a thousand dollars to a nonprofit linked to a Palestinian university, new Federal Election Commission filings revealed. Omar’s campaign paid $1,559.25 to the anti-Israel Palestine House of Freedom for “event tickets” in September, confirmed by Headline USA after a Fox News report. …
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AMD declines by 12% this week despite beating Q3 estimates –
Key Takeaways AMD’s stock fell 12% this week after releasing quarterly earnings. Earnings results were mixed: some metrics beat expectations, but revenue guidance disappointed. Share this article AMD, a semiconductor company emphasizing AI accelerators and data center technologies, fell about 12% this week after delivering quarterly results that beat expectations but offered a revenue forecast…
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Ex-Freedom Caucus Rep. Dan Bishop Tapped to Become U.S. Attorney
(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) Former Rep. Dan Bishop, R-N.C., a staunch supporter of the conservative Freedom Caucus, is slated for appointment to become a U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina. Senior White House officials confirmed the news that President Donald Trump planned to nominate Bishop, The Federalist reported Wednesday. Bishop, who had…
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West Virginia Coal Miner Trapped Inside Mine
(Headline USA) Emergency responders were hoping to use an underwater drone Sunday to reach a miner trapped deep inside a flooded West Virginia coal mine, authorities said. A mining crew hit an unknown pocket of water Saturday about three-quarters of a mile into the Rolling Thunder mine near Drennen, about 50 miles east of the state…
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Shots Fired at Border Patrol Agents in Chicago
(Headline USA) Chicago police officers responded to a call of gunshots fired at federal agents Saturday amid immigration enforcement operations that drew residents to protest in the streets, the department said. There were no reports of anyone being hit by gunfire, according to police, and the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement on…
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Gold surpasses $4,100/oz for first time since October 27 –
Key Takeaways Spot gold price broke above $4,100/oz, the first time since October 27. The surge reflects continued investor interest amid economic uncertainty and debt concerns. Share this article Spot gold surpassed $4,100 per ounce today, reaching this milestone for the first time since October 27. The precious metal, which serves as a key safe-haven…
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FBI Informants Warned That Antifa Would be at Jan. 6 Protest, Rep. Loudermilk Confirms
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) “Numerous” confidential informants warned the FBI that there would be violence at the Jan. 6, 2021, protest-turned-riot, according to a new report from Just the News, which interviewed Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., about the matter. Loudermilk, who heads the House Judiciary subcommittee that’s investigating Jan. 6, reportedly said that FBI Director…
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XRP Price Keeps Dropping Despite Ripple’s Swell Announcements: Is $2 Next? –
Key takeaways: XRP fell over 9% after Ripple’s Swell event, extending its November losing streak. A bear flag breakdown and looming death cross point to a possible drop toward $1.65. XRP (XRP) has fallen sharply in the hours since Ripple’s flagship Swell conference, erasing much of the short-lived rally seen during the event itself. Swell…
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Self-Described ‘Fed’ Who Fired Gun in Jan. 6 Crowd Arrested on a Fugitive Warrant
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Self-described federal provocateur John Emanuel Banuelos, who fired two shots into the air during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol Hill uprising, has been arrested again on charges of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault in Utah. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois said it arrested Banuelos Oct. 17 on a fugitive warrant,…
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Arweave (AR) price forecast as it rides the DePIN sector momentum –
Arweave price has rallied 25.5% today, leading the DePIN sector surge. Arweave Day Asia has boosted the AO ecosystem and developer interest. The immediate support sits at $5.03 while the resistance is found near $6.31. Arweave (AR) price has witnessed a powerful 25.5% rally in the past 24 hours, outpacing both the broader crypto market…
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Police Officer Shot and Killed Inside of a Hospital
(Headline USA) A police officer was shot and killed during a struggle in the emergency department lobby at a North Carolina hospital Saturday. The shooting happened around 9 a.m. at the WakeMed Garner Healthplex, killing WakeMed Campus Police Officer Roger Smith, according to a WakeMed statement. A “person of interest” in the shooting was in custody,…
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Govt. Shutdown Leads to Over 800 Flights Cancelled, Number Growing
(Thérèse Boudreaux, The Center Square) As the government shutdown drags into its 38th day and forced flight reductions begin taking effect, the number of daily flight cancellations Americans are experiencing has skyrocketed. By noon Friday, airlines had slashed 850 flights within, into, or out of the United States – quadruple the number of cancellations made…
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US Again Flies Heavy Bombers Near Venezuela’s Coast
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The US has once again flown heavy bombers over the Caribbean and near the coast of Venezuela, according to a report from Newsweek, which cited flight tracking data. Two US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft made the provocative flight, marking the fourth time since October 15 that the US has sent bombers…
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Zcash rises to second-largest holding in Arthur Hayes’ Maelstrom portfolio behind Bitcoin –
Key Takeaways BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said Zcash (ZEC) has risen to Maelstrom’s second-largest liquid holding. The coin’s price rally stands out against the backdrop of a market-wide slump. Share this article BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes revealed that Zcash (ZEC) now ranks as the second-largest liquid asset in his family office Maelstrom’s portfolio, trailing only…
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Virginia Gov.-Elect Spanberger Refuses to Discuss Time as CIA Operative
(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) Virginians resoundingly elected former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday in a blue relapse of the one-time battleground state—despite knowing very little about her past. Spanberger—who defeated Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle–Sears, a retired Marine and Jamaican immigrant—notably spent at least eight years as a CIA operative, from 2006 to 2014, before…
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Possible Jan. 6 Pipe Bomber Suspect Named by Blaze News in Unconfirmed Report
Update: Shortly after the publication of this story, journalist Breanna Morello reported that a source told her the purported suspect named by Blaze Media was not, in fact, involved in the pipe bomb scandal. “This source tells me they know where she was at the time and they do not believe it’s her. The FBI may…
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Trump Administration Asks Appeals Court to Pause Ruling to Fund SNAP
(Brett Rowland, The Center Square) The federal government asked an appeals court Friday to pause a lower court ruling that required the Trump administration to fully fund benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, provides federally-funded food benefits to about 42 million low-income families each month, but benefits started…
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Zcash Leads Privacy Token Rally as Market Cap Surges –
While the rest of the crypto space has entered a slump, traders are banking on privacy tokens, with Zcash leading the charge. CoinMarketCap data shows that Zcash (ZEC) climbed to a high of $655 earlier Friday, reaching a market capitalization of about $10.6 billion. At the time of writing, the rally had cooled and retraced…
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WATCH: Trump Says Tariffs May Cost Americans ‘Something’ but Keep U.S. Safe
(Brett Rowland, The Center Square) President Donald Trump said Thursday Americans should be thankful for his tariffs, which he said he has used to end wars that Americans would otherwise be fighting in. Trump’s remarks followed Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts’ characterization of the tariffs as “taxes on Americans” during a high-profile hearing on…
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Five XRP spot ETFs now listed on DTCC ahead of potential launch this month –
Key Takeaways Five spot XRP ETFs have been listed on DTCC ahead of a potential US launch this month. Grayscale and other asset managers are expanding ETF offerings amid strong market interest. Share this article Five spot XRP exchange-traded funds from Franklin Templeton, Bitwise, Canary Capital, 21Shares, and CoinShares have appeared on the Depository Trust…
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Poll: More Voters Feeling the Impact of Federal Shutdown
(Dan McCaleb, The Center Square) As the federal government shutdown drags into its 37th day, more voters say they are feeling some impact. An equal number of voters also either blame Democrats or Republicans the most for the shutdown, according to polling from Napolitan News Service. The survey of 1,000 registered voters was conducted online…
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Comey’s Daughter Supposedly Sought to Cut Deal w/ Epstein to Smear Trump
(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) The former cellmate of Jeffrey Epstein claimed that James Comey’s prosecutor daughter offered the billionaire pedophile a deal to implicate President Donald Trump. Maurene Comey, who recently resigned as the walls closed in on her notorious FBI father, began serving in 2016 as assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of…
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Senate Votes Down Resolution To Block Trump From Starting a War With Venezuela
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The Senate on Thursday rejected a resolution to stop President Trump from launching an attack on Venezuela without authorization from Congress. The resolution, led by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Adam Schiff (D-CA), failed to pass the chamber by a vote of 49-51, with just two Republicans, Paul and…
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Ethereum joins Bitcoin in recording third-largest weekly ETF outflow at $508M –
Key Takeaways Ethereum recorded $508 million in net outflows this week, the third-largest weekly redemption since launch. Bitcoin ETFs also experienced significant investor withdrawals during the same period. Share this article Ethereum recorded its third-largest weekly ETF outflow at nearly $508 million, joining Bitcoin in experiencing large investor withdrawals from exchange-traded funds tracking digital assets.…
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Conservative Plagiarist Benny Johnson Settles Lawsuit for Stealing Content
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Conservative pundit and serial plagiarist Benny Johnson has reached a settlement with the man who sued him for cribbing a video of flooding in Black Mountain, North Carolina from Hurricane Helene last year. The plaintiff, Virginia resident Billy Bowling, revealed the settlement in an Oct. 27 court filing. The settlement terms…
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XRP Wallet Surge Hints at Price Stability: Is a Bottom Near? –
Key takeaways: Over 21,000 new XRP wallets were created in 48 hours, the fastest growth in eight months. Record decentralized exchange transactions coincided with XRP’s price weakness, hinting at non-organic activity. Whale wallet outflows have stabilized after $650 million in selling, suggesting a potential bottom formation for XRP. XRP (XRP) closed Tuesday’s daily candle at…
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US Again Flies Heavy Bombers Near Venezuela’s Coast
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The US has once again flown heavy bombers over the Caribbean and near the coast of Venezuela, according to a report from Newsweek, which cited flight tracking data. Two US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft made the provocative flight, marking the fourth time since October 15 that the US has sent bombers…
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Last Monkey On the Loose after Mississippi Highway Crash is Captured After Being Spotted By Resident
(Headline USA) The last monkey on the loose among several that escaped after a Mississippi highway crash has been found and captured, authorities said Thursday. A resident who lives near the crash site called authorities to report the animal’s location and it was then “successfully recovered,” the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks…
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Comey’s Daughter Supposedly Sought to Cut Deal w/ Epstein to Smear Trump
(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) The former cellmate of Jeffrey Epstein claimed that James Comey’s prosecutor daughter offered the billionaire pedophile a deal to implicate President Donald Trump. Maurene Comey, who recently resigned as the walls closed in on her notorious FBI father, began serving in 2016 as assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of…
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Bitwise plans spot Dogecoin ETF launch in 20 days –
Key Takeaways Bitwise expects to launch its spot Dogecoin ETF within 20 days due to the 8(a) automatic approval process. Last week, three crypto ETFs tied to SOL, LTC, and HBAR made their Wall Street debut. Share this article Bitwise, a crypto asset manager, expects its spot Dogecoin ETF to launch within 20 days following…
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Possible Jan. 6 Pipe Bomber Suspect Named by Blaze News in Unconfirmed Report
Update: Shortly after the publication of this story, journalist Breanna Morello reported that a source told her the purported suspect named by Blaze Media was not, in fact, involved in the pipe bomb scandal. “This source tells me they know where she was at the time and they do not believe it’s her. The FBI may…
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Nancy Mace Accused of Staging Rape Hoax, Hacking Phone to Extort Millions from Ex-Fiancé
(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) A new lawsuit accuses Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., of pushing a gang-rape hoax and spying on her ex-fiancé in order to extort him out of millions of dollars. Mace’s former lover, Patrick Bryant, filed suit on Thursday in Charleston County, saying that she and another woman conspired to use the allegations…
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House Dems Summon Ex-Prince Andrew to Talk about Jeffrey Epstein
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Democrats in the House Oversight Committee have written to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, seeking information about his relationship with deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “You may have valuable information about the crimes committed by Mr. Epstein and his co-conspirators,” they said in a Thursday letter, signed by…
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Privacy Coins Rally Driven by Technicals, Narrative –
Privacy tokens are taking center stage this week, bucking the slump that has affected the broader cryptocurrency market. Notable commentators in the cryptocurrency space have been predicting a spike in privacy coin prices for months. Their projections now appear to be coming true. Some have wondered whether there hasn’t been a coordinated effort to pump…
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State Department Says US Is Not Withdrawing from Iraq
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) A US State Department spokesperson told Shafaq News on Wednesday that the US is not withdrawing from Iraq but shifting its military role to a “bilateral relationship” under a deal that will end the mission of the US-led anti-ISIS coalition in the country. The official made the comment in response to Iraqi…
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News Outlets Fight for Transparency in Kirk Assassination Case
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) A coalition of media outlets is fighting back against efforts by both the prosecution and the defense to keep certain proceedings secret in the Charlie Kirk assassination case. As Headline USA has reported, both the prosecution and the defense want to prohibit cameras from the courtroom. The Utah County Sheriff’s Office…
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What Happens If ETH Inflates and XRP Leads Liquidity –
What is the looming power shift between ETH and XRP? Since Ethereum’s Merge update in 2022, the network’s transition to a deflationary model has steadily reduced the supply of Ether (ETH), increasing its scarcity and reinforcing long-term investor confidence. The reduced supply has elevated ETH beyond a simple utility token, positioning it as a potential…
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Wash trading accounts for a quarter of Polymarket’s activity, Columbia study reveals –
About 14% of wallets showed behaviour consistent with coordinated wash trading. Artificial trading peaked at 60% in December 2023 and dropped to 5% by May. ICE plans to invest up to $2 billion as Polymarket prepares for a regulated US return. A new study by Columbia University researchers has found that nearly a quarter of…
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Report: US To Establish Military Base in Damascus
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The US is planning to establish a military base in Damascus, Syria, Reuters has reported, as the Trump administration continues to strongly back the new Syrian government that’s led by former al-Qaeda leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. The report said that the US will establish a military presence at an airbase on the outskirts…
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Book Reveals Trump’s Reaction at Hospital to Being Shot in Assassination Attempt
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) The July 13, 2024, assassination attempt against Donald Trump sent shockwaves through the country. But according to a new book that covers the incident, Trump himself was as cool as a cucumber after a bullet came within millimeters of ending his life. The book, Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign That…
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Senate Expected To Vote on Thursday To Block Trump From Starting a War With Venezuela
(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The Senate is expected to vote on Thursday at 5:00 pm Eastern Time on a bipartisan War Powers Resolution that would block President Trump from attacking Venezuela without congressional authorization, a vote that comes amid reports that he is reviewing several options for starting a war with the country. Americans can contact…
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Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent in Washington is Found Not Guilty of Assault Charge
(Headline USA) DC jurors convicted numerous Jan. 6 protestors who were totally peaceful when they entered the Capitol, but they decided to let a former Justice Department employee who threw a sandwich at a federal agent off the hook. Sean Charles Dunn, who hurled his subway sandwich at an agent in a fit of rage…
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Ripple IPO Plans Off Despite SEC Case Win And Record Growth –
Ripple, the US blockchain company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, will not pursue an initial public offering following the conclusion of its years-long legal battle with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ripple president Monica Long said the company has no plans or timeline for an IPO, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday. “We’re in a…
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Crypto market surges by $156 billion in 7 hours –
Key Takeaways Crypto market added $156B in seven hours, led by a sharp rebound in altcoins. Bitcoin climbed back above $103K after falling below $100K earlier in the day. Share this article The crypto market saw a sharp rebound on Friday, adding $156 billion in value within seven hours as altcoins led a powerful rally…
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Former South Carolina Democrat Indicted on Federal Charges of Defrauding Legal Clients
(Headline USA) A former South Carolina state lawmaker has been indicted on federal allegations that he schemed to defraud his legal clients. According to court papers, a federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted former Rep. Marvin Pendarvis, a Democrat and attorney, on 10 charges including wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering. Federal…
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CZ to cease disclosing personal investments following ASTER token market impact –
Key Takeaways CZ, founder of Binance, will no longer publicly disclose his personal token investments. His recent disclosure of an ASTER token investment was followed by volatility due to heightened market attention. Share this article Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao announced today that he would stop disclosing his investment activities to avoid affecting market sentiment.…
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Explosion at Mississippi Chemical Plant Causes Ammonia Leak, Evacuations
(Headline USA) An explosion at a hydrogen and nitrogen product manufacturer in Mississippi on Wednesday caused an ammonia leak and forced nearby residents to evacuate, officials said. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said in a post on the social platform X that emergency officials from across the state were responding to the anhydrous ammonia leak…
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Trump Says SNAP Benefits On Hold Until Government Reopens
(Brett Rowland, The Center Square) President Donald Trump said Tuesday that federal food benefits won’t go out until the government reopens, a statement at odds with what his administration has said publicly and told federal judges who ordered the government to use emergency funds to keep benefits flowing. Trump made the comments on social media.…
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Powerful Iowa Judge Charged with OWI After Witnesses Say She Drove Wrong Way on Highway
(Headline USA) A powerful Iowa judge has been charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated after witnesses say she drove the wrong way on a highway Tuesday night while passed out behind the wheel. Adria Kester, chief judge of the state’s Second Judicial District, was released from the Boone County Jail on Wednesday morning,…
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Congressional Perks: House members, Staff Get Daycare, On-Call Doctor
(Arthur Kane, The Center Square) Job perks like an on-call doctor, on-site daycare and millions of dollars for food, beverages and bottled water sound like something offered to employees of big tech firms. But actually, taxpayers are paying for those perks for members of Congress and often their staff, an investigation by The Center Square…
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Last Monkey On the Loose after Mississippi Highway Crash is Captured After Being Spotted By Resident
(Headline USA) The last monkey on the loose among several that escaped after a Mississippi highway crash has been found and captured, authorities said Thursday. A resident who lives near the crash site called authorities to report the animal’s location and it was then “successfully recovered,” the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks…

























































































