Kremlin Calls Time Magazine Editors ‘Freaks’ After Trump Blasts ‘Worst Cover Of All Time’

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The Kremlin tore into Time Magazine on Tuesday after President Donald Trump ripped a new cover photo as “the Worst of All Time.”

Moscow’s broadside came within hours of Time unveiling its “His Triumph” cover praising Trump’s Middle East deal. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova used Telegram to sneer at the editors while amplifying Trump’s gripe about the picture.

“Only unhealthy people, people obsessed with malice and hatred — perhaps even freaks — could have chosen such a photo,” Zakharova wrote on her official Telegram channel.

Trump had set the stage in a pre-dawn Truth Social post, saying Time “wrote a relatively good story about me, but the picture may be the Worst of All Time,” complaining editors “disappeared” his hair and stuck “a floating crown, but an extremely small one” over his head. “Really weird!” he added.

(Read more from “Kremlin Calls Time Magazine Editors ‘Freaks’ After Trump Blasts ‘Worst Cover Of All Time’” HERE)

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‘Orwellian:’ GOP Congressman Publicly Hits Back Against Stephen Miller

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U.S. Rep Thomas Massie (R-KY) recently celebrated Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s decision to reject a deal from the Trump administration, leading to a public dispute with Stephen Miller.

Raw Story reported on the MIT’s initial statement saying it cannot support the Trump admin’s plan. That led Massie to reply with, “The surest way to screw up the world’s best technical school is to let feds tell them how to run it… Congrats to my alma mater for turning down a bribe to let the executive branch dictate what happens on its campus.” . . .

Trump adviser Stephen Miller chimed in on that post, writing, “MIT is a federally funded and financed institution. The US government asked MIT, as one of America’s largest recipients of taxpayer dollars, to certify that students and professors will be hired based on objective merit and not skin color.” . . .

Massie himself then responded to Miller.

“Undergrad tuition is privately funded at MIT with a few exceptions like Pell grants which apply to all colleges,” Massie wrote. “I trust MIT more than any party at the White House to know which 18 yr olds can solve differential equations. Also, Feds policing speech on campuses is Orwellian.”

(Read more from “‘Orwellian:’ GOP Congressman Publicly Hits Back Against Stephen Miller” HERE)

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Takes a Swing at GOP Leadership, Blasts Anyone Trying to ‘Prevent’ Epstein List ‘From Coming Out’

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) joined CNN’s Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown for a lengthy interview on Thursday that covered everything from the government shutdown, to some of Greene’s more controversial statements of late, to the House vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files.

As the conversation wound down, Brown asked Greene about Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) recently slamming her for dabbling in what many viewed as anti-Semitism.

“So you recently suggested on X that a quote, ‘foreign government or powerful people may try to kill you.’ Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas shared that post of yours on X, writing, quote, ‘Why do crazy people keep thinking the Jews are trying to kill them?’ What do you say to Cruz, and what did you mean by that?” Brown asked.

“Well, first, that was an extremely ridiculous thing for Ted Cruz to say. I never said Jewish people. I’m not anti-Semitic. I don’t hate any people group for their identity or who they are. So that was unbelievably low for a sitting U.S. senator to say that. But what I’m talking about is very real. I have a tremendous amount of death threats,” Greene replied, adding:

It’s documented. I have some of the highest amount of death threats as a sitting member in the House of Representatives. And when you speak about certain issues, we can watch the calls and the emails and the messages—they increase, and the threats increase.

And so when I say I am seriously concerned for my life, and I say, “If something ever happens to me,” I really mean it. It’s okay for me to say that. This is the time that we’re living in, where we’re seeing political violence, and I’m totally against it completely in every which way. But when I say something like that and to have another Republican of my own party insult me and insinuate I’m saying something I never said is absolutely unacceptable.

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Goldman Sachs Warns of Looming Layoffs as AI Reshapes Wall Street Giant’s Operations

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Goldman Sachs is preparing for another round of layoffs as part of a sweeping corporate overhaul driven by artificial intelligence, CEO David Solomon’s management team told staff in a companywide memo obtained by The Post.

The Wall Street powerhouse will “constrain headcount growth through the end of the year” and carry out a “limited reduction in roles across the firm,” according to the Tuesday memo — the same day the bank reported record third-quarter profits.

“Even when the business is performing well, we have an obligation to review our operations carefully and position the firm for the future,” Goldman management wrote.

“We don’t take these decisions lightly, but this process is part of the long-term dynamism our shareholders, clients, and people expect of Goldman Sachs.”

Goldman’s global headcount stood at 48,300 as of Sept. 30, nearly 2,000 more than a year earlier.

“The firm will finish the year with a net increase in headcount overall,” Jennifer Zuccarelli, a Goldman spokesperson, told The Post. (Read more from “Goldman Sachs Warns of Looming Layoffs as AI Reshapes Wall Street Giant’s Operations” HERE)

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Hamas Carries Out Public Executions — Just Hours After Signing Peace Treaty With Israel

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Hamas carried out mass public executions in Gaza on Monday, just hours after signing a peace treaty with Israel — as part of a series of bloody reprisals following the withdrawal of Israeli troops, gruesome video shows.

The graphic footage shows eight badly beaten, blindfolded men kneeling in the street before each is shot dead by Hamas gunmen in front of a cheering crowd.

The terror group said, without providing evidence, that the killings targeted “criminals and collaborators with Israel,” the BBC reported.

Among those killed was Ahmad Zidan al-Tarabin, reportedly responsible for recruiting agents to a rival non-Hamas-aligned militia, Israeli outlet ynet News reported.

Following the IDF’s withdrawal, Hamas has quickly looked to reassert its control over Gaza, targeting the “clans,” or family-based armed groups that had gained strength during the conflict. (Read more from “Hamas Carries Out Public Executions — Just Hours After Signing Peace Treaty With Israel” HERE)

Is Pam Bondi Creating A Gun Owners Registry In America? Here’s What We Know

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In the case Reese v. ATF, US District Judge Robert Summerhays ordered that plaintiffs including the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) and Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) turn over a verified list of their members from November 2020, a decision reached after the Department of Justice (DOJ) convinced the court of its necessity. This order extends only to those groups’ members already identified and verified during the litigation, the DOJ argued. In reaction, SAF immediately filed a motion to amend, declaring that “SAF has never — and will never — provide the government a list of our members.”

The demand, critics say, amounts to a state-sponsored registry of gun rights activists. Gun Owners of America slammed the move on social media: “This is just another illegal, unconstitutional registry of gun owners in the making,” the group argued on Facebook. They directly accused Pam Bondi of orchestrating a gun registry by leveraging DOJ power.

The timing and nature of the membership demand has stirred controversy for Bondi, whose track record includes support for red-flag laws in Florida and backing age-based gun purchase limits. GunRights.org’s profile of her record notes she helped draft Florida’s 2018 “Gun Violence Restraining Order” legislation, giving law enforcement authority to seize firearms temporarily in certain cases. Questions persist as to whether, now as US Attorney General, Bondi’s DOJ will more aggressively push oversight over gun rights groups . . .

The court order is itself limited: it applies only to the small subset of members already identified, verified, and residing in the Fifth Circuit (Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas). The majority outside that jurisdiction appear unaffected. Legal analysts caution, however, that even a narrow ruling can set a precedent. As legal blog Guns.com put it, the court found the federal ban on handgun sales to 18–20-year-olds unconstitutional in principle—but then demanded the lists anyway, “an almost laughable contradiction.” (Read more from “Is Pam Bondi Creating A Gun Owners Registry In America? Here’s What We Know” HERE)

U.S. Troops Deployed to Israel Amid Ceasefire Mission

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The Pentagon has confirmed the deployment of approximately 200 U.S. troops to Israel in support of the recently brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Their mission: to establish and operate a civil-military coordination center aimed at managing humanitarian aid, logistics, and monitoring compliance with the ceasefire agreement. While none of the deployed personnel are expected to enter Gaza, the assignment places them squarely in the middle of a complex and high-stakes regional operation.

Defense officials emphasized that the U.S. troops will work closely with Israeli counterparts to facilitate the flow of aid into Gaza and ensure that both sides adhere to the terms of the ceasefire. The center will serve as a critical hub for communication and logistical planning, helping international organizations, NGOs, and military units coordinate efforts in what remains a tense and politically charged environment.

Though not considered a combat deployment, the mission carries real-world risks. The region remains volatile in the wake of months of violence, and infrastructure in Gaza has been severely damaged, making aid delivery and ceasefire enforcement difficult.

This deployment further reflects the long-standing U.S.-Israel military partnership. Since Israel’s founding in 1948, the United States has provided over $130 billion in military and security assistance. Supporters of the relationship argue that American involvement strengthens regional security, deters hostile actors, and reinforces U.S. influence in one of the most strategically important parts of the world.

Critics, however, have pointed to the scale of ongoing military aid and the risks of deeper entanglement in a deeply polarized conflict. The presence of U.S. troops, even in a support role, symbolizes a broader commitment that continues to shape American foreign policy priorities in the Middle East.

For the 200 troops deployed, the task ahead is demanding but vital. They will be responsible for ensuring that life-saving aid reaches civilians in Gaza, that ceasefire terms are properly observed, and that U.S. credibility as a stabilizing force remains intact.

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‘The West Is Scared’ Of China—And It’s Starting to Show

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The fear is no longer whispered—it’s policy. Western governments are scrambling to contain China’s growing leverage, not because of what Beijing has threatened, but because of what it’s quietly starting to do.

This week, the Dutch government took the extraordinary step of seizing control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker—an act of economic intervention that signals rising panic over China’s grip on critical technology.

In Washington, the anxiety is just as palpable. After posting confrontational messages about China into last weekend, President Donald Trump abruptly softened his tone on Sunday—prompting commentators such as Peter Schiff to reiterate the critical refrain that “Trump Always Chickens Out.”

Macro strategist Andreas Steno Larsen summed it up in an X.com post:

“There are signs that the West is scared that China is serious about curbing re-exports this time around.”

(Read more from “‘The West Is Scared’ Of China—And It’s Starting to Show” HERE)

Naked Bike Riders Flood Portland For ‘Emergency’ Anti-Trump Protest

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Hundreds of mostly naked demonstrators pedaled through Portland, Oregon, on Sunday to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

The “emergency” edition of the city’s World Naked Bike Ride — typically held in summer — was organized to oppose what participants called “the militarization of our city, the genocide in Palestine, and the injustices of our broken and systemically cruel immigration system,” the organization wrote in a statement.

The riders covered roughly six miles to the city’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility, where they staged a silent “die-in,” lying in the street to dramatize their cause.

One 51-year-old rider, clad only in wool socks, a wig and a hat in roughly 50-degree weather, told the Associated Press the ride was a “quintessentially Portland way to protest.” (Read more from “Naked Bike Riders Flood Portland For ‘Emergency’ Anti-Trump Protest” HERE)

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Father Who Allegedly Killed Daughter’s Accused Rapist Running For Sheriff In Arkansas

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A man who has been charged with second-degree murder for allegedly killing a man accused of raping his daughter announced Friday that he is running for sheriff in Lonoke County, Arkansas.

Aaron Spencer shared a video Friday to his Facebook page announcing his campaign. In the video, Spencer said he wants to “restore trust” in law enforcement.

“I’m the father who acted to protect his daughter when the system failed… Through my own fight for justice, I have seen firsthand the failures in law enforcement and in our circuit court. And I refuse to stand by while others face these same failures.”

“This campaign isn’t about me; it’s about every parent, every neighbor, every family who deserves to feel safe in their homes and safe in their community. It’s about restoring trust, where neighbors know law enforcement is on their side and families know they will not be left alone in a moment of need,” Spencer said in the same video.

According to court documents, Spencer was charged with second-degree murder and a firearm enhancement in the death of Michael Fosler. Fosler had been charged with sexual offenses against Spencer’s daughter and was out on bond. (Read more from “Father Who Allegedly Killed Daughter’s Accused Rapist Running For Sheriff In Arkansas” HERE)