Liam Neeson during an appearance on Sky News. The Irish-American actor Liam Neeson appears to be a supporter of the Make America Healthy Again movement. Neeson, who is best known for his roles in Schindler’s List and Star Wars, features as the narrator on the latest documentary film, Plague of Corruption: 80 Years of Pharmaceutical Corruption Exposed. The film adapts a book written by researcher Dr. Judy Mikovits, best known for her appearances in the Plandemic documentaries, together with attorney Kent Heckenlively. YouTube Deletes Video ‘Plandemic’ with Dr. Mikovits Accusing Dr. Fauci of Corruption and Suppression – Not Approved by Thought Police The book…
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It’s time for Al to look in the mirror after this call.PublishedDecember 12, 2025 7:59 AM EST•UpdatedDecember 12, 2025 7:59 AM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkI don’t love asking it, but someone around here has to start asking the tough questions. I guess it’s going to be me today. Fine. Has Al Michaels just given up? Seriously. I’m not trying to be a jerk. I’m genuinely asking. Because, frankly, that’s the only explanation for his call of Thursday night’s walk-off winner between Atlanta and Tampa Bay. That’s how bad it was. He’s either given up, quit trying, or, perhaps, didn’t realize the kick was actually…
Coach upset after Tampa Bay blows big fourth-quarter lead to fall out of first place in NFC SouthPublishedDecember 12, 2025 7:42 AM EST•UpdatedDecember 12, 2025 7:42 AM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers served up 10 terrible minutes of football to snatch defeat from the proverbial jaws of victory against the Atlanta Falcons, and after the Thursday night mess was over, head coach Todd Bowles told reporters what he shared with his team, punctuating the 29-second message with seven F-bombs.Seven!(This is a NSFW warning: The video I posted on X of the Bowles presser is not edited, discretion is advised).Todd Bowles:…
Many sports fans don’t start paying attention to college basketball until after New Year’s Day (or, honestly, until March Madness). It’s hard to blame them. There are so many great sporting events on the November and December calendar that people have to prioritize. College football and the NFL generally dominate the conversation this time of year.However, the NFL doesn’t start adding Saturday games until Week 15 (next week). And there’s only one college football game on Saturday: Army vs. Navy. That’s a fantastic annual rivalry game and worth watching. But don’t sleep on an excellent college basketball slate on Saturday.Let’s…
Sex-Ed Program in France: Recourse at the United Nations CHRISTOPHE FOLTZENLOGEL for THE EUROPEAN CENTRE for LAW AND JUSTICE The new sex education program has been mandatory for all public and private school students since September 2025. In response to this violation of parents’ fundamental rights and children’s privacy, the ECLJ, together with Juristes pour l’enfance and other associations, are taking action before the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Today we submitted an Individual communication on behalf of parents whose case was dismissed by the French supreme administrative court, the Conseil d’État. “At this age [3, 4, 5 years old],…
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has released a report saying that the nine largest lenders in the U.S. made “inappropriate distinctions” that it used to restrict services among certain customers. Following the signing of an executive order by President Donald Trump in August of this year, the OCC began reviewing all banks for any current or past practices that effectively barred customers on the basis of political or religious belief. Wednesday, the OCC released its report, saying that it had found conclusive proof that nine large banks had policies that either refused services to some industries…
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ER Editor: Bulgaria is set to join the eurozone on Jan. 1, 2026. Some tweets — The current government in Bulgaria is run by the mafiya.The only honest political party in Bulgaria is the Velichie Party founded by Ivelin Michailov. They have 10 seats in the Bulgarian parliament.They are fighting against the all pervasive corruption in the Bulgarian… pic.twitter.com/Rt7Kl7dpIu — Mads Palsvig (@Palsvig) December 4, 2025 ❗️ #Bulgarian government resigns amid MASSIVE anti-corruption protests in the country MTodayNews pic.twitter.com/MCh6Iyvcur — Jack Straw (@JackStr42679640) December 11, 2025 🇧🇬 Bulgaria’s government collapses as mass protests force PM Zhelezaykov to resign Demonstrations over…
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The sudden firing of Michigan head football coach, Sherrone Moore has sparked chaos and controversy throughout Ann Arbor and across the college football world.But, according to one of the nation’s top NIL attorneys, the real victims aren’t the donors or administration.It’s the players.NIL lawyer Darren Heitner, who has represented multiple athletes and collectives throughout his time in the field, told OutKick that the fallout from the Sherrone Moore scandal could come down hardest on the very recruits they worked so hard to sign.”There’s overwhelmingly been a lack of focus on the players in the first 24 hours — and they’re…
Good Friday morning. Here is what’s on President Trump’s agenda today: 1:30 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Swearing-In Ceremony for the CEO of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation and Chairman of EXIM Bank 3:00 PM THE PRESIDENT participates in a Bill Signing Ceremony News roundup: Hundreds are quarantined in South Carolina as measles spreads in 2 US outbreaks Following Australia’s lead, Denmark plans to ban social media for children under 15 6 more states approved to remove unhealthy foods from SNAP benefits Judge orders immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention 2nd grand jury refuses to…
Guys, I don’t have long to talk this morning. I’m heading up to Ann Arbor to see if I can get a seat for Sherrone Moore’s arraignment. Like I said yesterday’s edition of the newsletter, this job is evolving and sometimes you have to go chase down stories of CFB coaches sitting in jailWill Washtenaw County District Court do the Sherrone Moore arraignment via Zoom? Probably. Will there be anything to report on in-person? Maybe not. Maybe there will be some Sherrone superfan protesting out front of district court. Like with transG high school volleyball in Michigan, we don’t know…
Radio host Charlamagne tha God criticized Democratic leaders for working cooperatively with President Donald Trump despite years of portraying him as a “fascist” and a danger to the country. In an interview with Mediaite’s Colby Hall for the “Press Club” program, Charlamagne said Democrats have weakened their own arguments by engaging warmly with the same political figure they have warned the public about, as reported by The New York Post. He pointed to former President Barack Obama as an example, referencing a video of Obama and Trump appearing friendly at former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral in January. Trump’s Sovereign Wealth…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom drew criticism after posting an AI-generated video that depicted President Donald Trump, War Secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller in handcuffs, as reported by Fox News. Newsom Posts AI Slop Video of Trump, Hegseth, and Miller in Handcuffs — Despite Championing Anti-Deep Fake Laws https://t.co/0S4IPxYdx4 — The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) December 11, 2025 Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: What Could It Mean For Your Money? The video appeared on Newsom’s social media accounts this week alongside text that briefly read, “It’s CUFFING Season.” https://t.co/qXr5j6dc8E pic.twitter.com/s7BJ5npxFB…
A Florida man who deputies say crashed a stolen BMW at extremely high speed told responding officers he had “teleported” into the vehicle, according to bodycam footage released by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, as reported by Fox News. Deputies said 36-year-old Calvin Curtis Johnson was found bloodied and dazed beside the wrecked car after the crash in Volusia County. When questioned about how he ended up behind the wheel, Johnson repeatedly insisted that he had suddenly appeared inside the BMW. Florida man allegedly crashes stolen BMW, gives bizarre explanation to deputies: ‘I teleported’ Calvin Curtis Johnson, 36, also claimed…
A video shared this week by former MSNBC host Joy Reid reignited a cultural debate over the origins of the Christmas song “Jingle Bells,” after the clip claimed the popular holiday tune was created “to make fun of black people.” Reid shared the video with her 1.3 million Instagram followers, sparking renewed scrutiny of long-standing allegations about the song’s 19th-century history, as reported by The New York Post. Fired MSNBC host Joy Reid shares video claiming ‘Jingle Bells’ is RACIST. Reid shared a video to her Instagram which claims the famous Christmas song was written “to make fun of black…
A Wisconsin graduate student whose disappearance prompted a days-long search in July died by accidental drowning in the Mississippi River, according to findings released Wednesday by the La Crosse County Medical Examiner’s Office, as reported by The New York Post. The student, 22-year-old Eliotte Heinz, went missing on July 20 after a night out with friends in La Crosse. Her case drew significant attention as police, volunteers, and her family searched for answers in the days following her disappearance. Heinz was a mental health counseling student at Viterbo College. ⚠️ WARNING: This post contains graphic descriptions of death. Eliotte Heinz,…
A California social media influencer is drawing scrutiny after promoting what she calls a “decolonized Christmas,” encouraging followers to replace traditional holiday foods and gifts with native and indigenous alternatives. Elise Bonilla-Myers, known online as “glutenfree_girlfriend,” shared her ideas across TikTok and Substack, where she posts gluten-free recipes and lifestyle content. “decolonized Christmas cookies” made with Masa from a cookbook titled “decolonize your diet” ♀️ ♀️ ♀️ Your Christmas cookies made with white all purpose flour are now considered colonizer cookies. pic.twitter.com/8b6U9X4DWP — Anna Hitrova (@redrose_anna) December 9, 2025 Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: What Could It Mean For Your Money?…
Rachel Maddow said this week that she wished she had pushed former Vice President Kamala Harris further during their September interview about Harris’ campaign memoir, “107 Days.” Maddow discussed the exchange during a conversation with former Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison on his “At Our Table” podcast, saying she felt Harris held back on camera, as reported by The New York Post. Maddow explained that her off-camera conversations with Harris had been more direct and candid, and she believed that tone came through in the memoir. Two days before Election Day, U.S. Vice President and democratic candidate Kamala Harris…
Former Michigan Wolverines head football coach Sherrone Moore was booked into the Washtenaw County Jail on Wednesday night, hours after the university announced his dismissal from the program. Moore, 39, had been fired earlier in the day following an internal investigation into a reported policy violation involving a staff member. Fox News Digital confirmed that Moore was being held in the county jail on Wednesday evening. Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: What Could It Mean For Your Money? According to Pittsfield police, officers responded to a home as part of an assault investigation. Police said a suspect was taken into custody…
Stephen Miller described an interagency effort under President Trump to disrupt criminal cartels and foreign terrorist organizations, citing a recent seizure of an illicit oil tanker as part of a broader strategy to protect American lives and secure the nation’s borders. Miller said the administration has directed multiple federal departments to confront threats tied to terrorism financing, drug trafficking, and transnational crime. “Since President Trump has come into office, Democrats have sided with at every step of the way, the criminal cartels, the narco terrorists and the criminally illegal aliens who deal drugs, narcotics, traffic weapons, children and engage in…
House Speaker Mike Johnson cited a new Government Accountability Office report that found extensive vulnerabilities in the Affordable Care Act subsidy system, including approved fraudulent applications, misuse of social security numbers, and federal payments made on behalf of deceased individuals. Johnson said the findings show the system cannot be extended without significant changes. “A new report by the Government Accountability Office, which I haven’t seen too much written about yet, you should look into that. It is an eye opener as well. It makes clear why it would be a dereliction of duty to just extend subsidies without massive reforms…
The Republican-controlled Indiana state Senate voted Thursday to reject the redrawn redistricting map that could have potentially meant an increase of two GOP U.S. House members in the 2026 midterm elections. The defeat of the map represents a setback to President Donald Trump, who had strongly advocated for its passage by the state Senate. Also, there have been multiple visits from Vice President JD Vance and calls from Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (La.), attempting to persuade enough members of the Senate to pass the redrawn map.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Thursday intended to override and block state regulations on artificial intelligence.The order would provide a boost to the AI industry, as many of the leaders of the industry have been wanting a national law to roll back state regulations governing the technology, according to Politico. “We want to have one central source of approval,” Trump said before signing the order. “And we have, I think, great Republican support. I think we probably have Democrat support, too, because it’s common sense.” Trump signed the order alongside Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick,…
President Donald Trump is signing executive orders in the Oval Office.
María Corina Machado, recipient of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, revealed on Thursday that the Trump administration helped her escape from Venezuela to get to Oslo, Norway, to accept the award. She arrived in Oslo on Wednesday after spending over a year in hiding in Venezuela, facing threats and an active arrest warrant for “treason.” The Maduro regime had long ago banned her from leaving the country, according to Breitbart. Unable to get to the ceremony on time, her daughter, Ana Corina Sosa Machado, accepted the award on her mother’s behalf, and delivered her speech in English. Machado held two press…
President Trump is hosting an event in the Grand Foyer at the Congressional Ball, where he will be delivering remarks.
The U.S. Navy has submitted a report on possible punishments for Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) over his part in a recent video in which he and other Democratic lawmakers — one other senator and four U.S. House members — told U.S. service members to disobey “illegal orders.”The report, which was ordered by the Department of Defense and referred to the Navy, was sent to the Pentagon’s Office of General Counsel, according to The Hill. In a statement to the outlet on Thursday, Kelly’s spokesperson said, “It defies belief that with all of the threats facing our country, Pete Hegseth initiated this ridiculous process to…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been freed from an immigrant detention facility in Pennsylvania following an order from a federal judge Thursday. He is en route to his family in Maryland, according to USA Today.He was released at 4:45 p.m., ET today, a few hours after U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered that he be set free. A federal judge on Thursday ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from federal custody. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis issued the order, granting Abrego Garcia’s petition for relief. “Since Abrego Garcia’s return from wrongful detention in El Salvador, he has been re-detained,…
The House voted on Thursday to table a motion to impeach President Donald Trump. The so-called privileged motion to force the House to act was introduced by Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green, according to The Hill. A Republican motion to table the resolution passed by a vote of 237-140, with 47 Democrats voting present and 23 voting with the Republicans to table it. Tabling means to set it aside indefinitely without further debate. Green has repeatedly introduced resolutions to impeach President Trump, both during his first term in office and now three times this year, since Trump’s return to office. His latest…
California state air regulators have said they will not require large businesses to disclose their so-called climate-related financial risks in the wake of a federal appeals court ruling pausing implementation of the state law.The California Air Resources Board (CARB) said on Dec. 1 that it will abide by a federal appeals’ court order and not enforce provisions of Senate Bill 261 after the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Nov. 18 granted the plaintiffs’ motion for injunction against the law. SB 261, which was enacted in 2023, mandated companies doing business in the state whose gross revenues exceed $500…
A federal grand jury on Thursday declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking a third failure by the Department of Justice to advance against the Democrat.The grand jury in Alexandria, Va., refused to recommend charges after a previously grand jury in Norfolk did the same, NBC News reported. A federal judge dismissed an earlier case against James. James led a civil fraud case against President Donald Trump in 2024 over his real estate dealings. Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.
People magazine and former Washington Post reporter Paul Farhi have made separate lists of insults President Trump has recently lobbed at female reporters. It doesn’t matter how the journalists behaved, because apparently women can’t possibly be ill-mannered in press conferences. Or they think you can’t possibly be as rude as Trump. The list of outrages started with “quiet, piggy” to Bloomberg’s Katherine Lucey. She was hogging the spotlight, and asking more than one question. Trump could have said something without an animal insult, like “you’re done,” or “enough,” but when reporters are “on a roll,” what works? There were more.…
A jury convicted Hollywood director Carl Erik Rinsch of scamming $11 million from Netflix for a show that never materialized, and spending it to fund his lavish lifestyle. Court records and a spokesperson for federal prosecutors in New York said Rinsch was convicted of wire fraud, money laundering and other charges, according to CBS News. The director, best known for directing “47 Ronin,” is believed to have used the money to purchase several Rolls-Royces, luxury watches, a Ferrari and approximately $1 million in mattresses and luxury bedding. The Netflix show was never completed. (L to R) Japanese actress Ko Shibasaki,…
A Black Lives Matter mural in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the West Side of Chicago on April 11, 2022. Cara Ding/The Epoch TimesThe executive director of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in Oklahoma City has been indicted for allegedly funneling $3.15 million in returned bail checks into her personal bank accounts, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Dec. 11.Prosecutors charged Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson, 52, with 20 counts of wire fraud and five counts of money laundering on Dec. 3, the DOJ said in a statement.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use…
PROVO, Utah — Tyler Robinson, the man charged with assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk during a Sept. 10 event at Utah Valley University, is scheduled to make his first in-person court appearance Thursday. The hearing marks the most significant public step in the case since Robinson was taken into custody nearly three months ago, as reported by Fox News. Robinson faces an aggravated murder charge and multiple related felonies. Until now, he has appeared only via jail video or audio feeds. Tyler Robinson in court #CharlieKirk #tylerrobinson pic.twitter.com/8mjqFQx1TF — Gray Hughes Investigates (@GrayHuze) December 11, 2025 Trump’s Sovereign…
Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld turned 29 this week, prompting fans across social media to revisit photos and moments from her film, television, and music career. The Oscar-nominated performer has remained a prominent figure in entertainment since her breakthrough role more than a decade ago, and her birthday sparked renewed attention on her public appearances and past projects, as reported by TMZ. Happy 29th Birthday to the talented, stunning, and gorgeous actress and singer-songwriter, Hailee Steinfeld ✨ pic.twitter.com/nursXYUHeQ — Hailee Steinfeld Central (@haileecentral96) December 11, 2025 Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: What Could It Mean For Your Money? Supporters circulated a…
A man accused of fatally shooting a student and critically injuring another inside a Kentucky State University dormitory on Tuesday has been identified as the parent of a student enrolled at the school, authorities said Wednesday. The suspect, 48-year-old Jacob Lee Bard of Evansville, Indiana, has been charged with murder and first-degree assault in connection with the attack, as reported by Fox News. A parent of a Kentucky State University student has been charged with murder in a campus shooting that killed one student and critically injured another, according to police. https://t.co/wtHeoLvxrM — KTIV News Four (@ktivnews) December 11, 2025…
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis appeared on The View Tuesday morning, December 2, to promote her upcoming film Ella McKay, but the interview briefly derailed after co-host Joy Behar delivered an unexpected joke that left Curtis momentarily speechless, as reported by Decider. During the segment, Curtis described preparing Thanksgiving dinner and explained that she had learned how to spatchcock a turkey. TV Personality Joy Behar, the View co-host She called the process “gross and violent,” prompting Behar to interject and suggest, “Let’s drop this whole topic.” Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: What Could It Mean For Your Money? Despite the exchange, the…
A deer smashed its way into a Christmas store in Jonesborough, Tennessee, early Friday morning, running through displays before becoming trapped in a piece of furniture and ultimately being removed by police. The incident took place at Gabriel’s Christmas and More, a holiday-themed shop located about 60 miles north of Asheville, North Carolina. According to the Jonesborough Police Department, the deer entered the store unexpectedly and moved quickly through the aisles. Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: What Could It Mean For Your Money? In a statement posted on Facebook, the department described the animal’s path through the shop. “Once inside, he…
Reform California Chairman and California state representative Carl DeMaio criticized a newly enacted rule that he says gives illegal aliens preferential tuition rates over American citizens seeking to attend universities in the state. DeMaio said the policy results in higher costs for U.S. citizens, including those whose families have served in the military. “California Democrat politicians have now enacted a new rule that treats citizens worse than illegal immigrants and gives discounts for tuition to illegal immigrants over citizens here in the United States,” DeMaio said. Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: What Could It Mean For Your Money? He introduced himself…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign spent close to $50,000 in Puerto Rico between late June and September, according to third-quarter Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings that detail tens of thousands of dollars in expenditures on luxury lodging, high-end dining, and a $23,000 “venue rental” at the same arena where she was seen attending a Bad Bunny concert on August 10, as reported by Fox News. Social media videos from the August trip show Ocasio-Cortez visiting a housing development in San Juan, where she criticized gentrification. Additional footage showed her later that night dancing in box seats at Bad Bunny’s show alongside…
Senator Joni Ernst detailed a series of failures in federal oversight, pointing to examples of fraud and waste in government programs and emphasizing the need for basic verification measures to prevent future losses. Ernst highlighted long-running issues she said have persisted across agencies, including approvals of clearly fraudulent pandemic-era loan applications and widespread improper payments in fiscal year 2024. “For over a decade, I’ve been exposing egregious Washington waste with my monthly squeal awards. Some examples are too outrageous to believe,” Ernst said. Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: What Could It Mean For Your Money? She pointed to specific cases uncovered…
Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, delivered forceful remarks this week directed at individuals spreading conspiracy theories and profiting from her husband’s murder, as reported by The Gateway Pundit. Kirk spoke on Wednesday during an interview on Fox News, addressing claims circulating since Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on September 10 at Utah Valley University. Police identified Tyler Robinson as the gunman. Podcast host Candace Owens has publicly suggested numerous entities—including the French government, Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, Jewish donors, the U.S. government, the “Deep State,” TPUSA leadership, and Erika Kirk herself—were responsible for Charlie Kirk’s assassination.…
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., faced heavy criticism Thursday after characterizing the recent shooting of two National Guard members blocks from the White House, killing one, as an “unfortunate accident.”Thompson made the comment during a hearing of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security titled, “Worldwide Threats to the Homeland.” Democrats attempted to focus the hearing on deportation efforts of the Trump administration when Thompson made his remark. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem responded passionately, “do you think that was an unfortunate accident?” She went on to describe it as a “terrorist attack.” To which Thompson rephrased the shooting as an “unfortunate…
(The Center Square) – California officials announced this week that state law enforcement seized $56.5 million of illegally-grown marijuana plants in November, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office.The California Department of Cannabis Control conducted three raids in November on illegal cannabis farms throughout the state. That resulted in the department confiscating 58,358 plants. Each raid targeted large illegal cultivation sites in Los Angeles and Alameda counties. All the sites that were targeted pose environmental risks to the natural landscape and nearby neighborhoods, officials told The Center Square on Thursday. “When we see these illicit cannabis sites happen at this scale,…
(The Center Square) – U.S. Rep. Abe Hamadeh, R-Mesa, introduced a bill that would add a dual citizenship question to the U.S. Census.The census is conducted every 10 years and helps to reshape congressional districts across the country. The Arizona congressman told The Center Square that the Make Allegiances Clear Again Act, which he introduced last week, is “a long overdue reform of our nation’s census system.” “You cannot fix a breach in national security if you refuse to look at it. The MACA Act ends what seems to be our willful ignorance and finally treats sovereignty as a serious…