As the government shutdown enters its third day, White House officials have reminded Americans all this week that Democrats voted for the full-blown government shutdown, which has inadvertently given President Trump the greatest gift ever: the ability to revive DOGE-style efforts to cut waste and fraud.
On X, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought announced three cuts this week: first, $18 billion in New York City infrastructure projects he said were infused with "unconstitutional DEI principles"; then $8 billion in "Green New Scam" spending; and now $2.1 billion in Chicago infrastructure projects over "race-based contracting."
"$2.1 billion in Chicago infrastructure projects--specifically the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple Modernization Project--have been put on hold to ensure funding is not flowing via race-based contracting. More info to come soon from USDOT," Vought wrote on X.
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UK Cops Killed One Of The Manchester Synagogue Victims, Injured Another
One of the two victims who died in the synagogue attack in Manchester, UK was shot dead by police, with the other victim killed by suspect. In fact, the police were the only ones with guns at the incident.
Here's what happened: The suspect, Jihad al-Shamie, rammed a vehicle into a crowd of people gathered outside the synagogue, striking several individuals. He then exited the car and stabbed at least one person before attempting to enter the building. Worshippers and security staff managed to block his entry - when armed cops showed up within 7 minutes and shot al-Shamie.
Al-Shamie killed one of the victims and sent two to the hospital with injuries, while the cops accidentally killed another victim and shot a 3rd person who was also sent to the hospital.
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/uk-cops-killed-one-manchester-synagogue-victims-injured-another
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“If we're going to give you the money, we want a piece of the action..."
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“Pro-Israel Republican megadonors recently set up the MAGA Kentucky super PAC with $2 million specifically to oust Massie. Paul Singer contributed $1 million, John Paulson added $250,000, and Miriam Adelson’s Preserve America PAC provided $750,000. The Republican Jewish Coalition has promised “unlimited” campaign spending if Massie runs for Senate, with CEO Matt Brooks declaring that ‘if Tom Massie chooses to enter the race for US Senate in Kentucky, the RJC campaign budget to ensure he is defeated will be unlimited.’
https://www.unz.com/proberts/how-israel-controls-america/
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Doctors Without Borders condemned Israel for killing an occupational therapist in Gaza. Israel has killed over 1,500 medical professionals in Gaza, including 14 Doctors Without Borders staffers.
https://libertarianinstitute.org/news/israel-kills-doctors-without-borders-staffer-in-gaza/
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A new report by an Israeli monitor accuses Israel's government of directly violating the status quo at Al-Aqsa Mosque, warning that its continued control constitutes a dangerous escalation.
The status quo is defined by a set of rules and regulations considered a binding international norm and long recognised by world powers. It designates Al-Aqsa Mosque as an exclusively Islamic site, where only Muslims are permitted to worship.
According to the latest findings by the Ir Amim Association, Israeli authorities are increasingly asserting control over the compound, threatening instability.
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US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has claimed that “powerful people” are trying to silence her over her renewed efforts to have the Epstein files released. She further added that she is “not suicidal,” and that if she is harmed in any way it would not be self-inflicted.
Greene is backing a House resolution introduced by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie that seeks to force a full House vote that would compel the Justice Department to release all remaining files related to Jeffrey Epstein – the financier and convicted sex offender who allegedly died by suicide in a Manhattan jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.
https://www.rt.com/news/625633-greene-suicidal-warning/