Disgraced Prince Andrew to Be Stripped of ‘Prince’ Title — and Forced to Leave Royal Lodge After Jeffrey Epstein Scandal

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Disgraced royal and Jeffrey Epstein pal Prince Andrew will no longer be a prince and will have to move out of his Royal Lodge home, Buckingham Palace announced Thursday.

The late Queen’s son will have his title stripped and now be known as “Andrew Mountbatten Windsor,” the Palace said in a statement provided to BBC News.

Andrew will also be forced to vacate his taxpayer-subsidized royal home of more than 20 years.

The decision was made by King Charles and was supported by heir Prince William, the Prince of Wales, according to sources.

It comes amid renewed pressure on the royals in recent months, following fresh allegations that Andrew maintained ties with convicted pedophile Epstein years after he claimed to have severed communication. (Read more from “Disgraced Prince Andrew to Be Stripped of ‘Prince’ Title — and Forced to Leave Royal Lodge After Jeffrey Epstein Scandal” HERE)

Standoff Between Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel Over Investigation Into Foreign Involvement in Charlie Kirk Murder

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FBI Director Kash Patel crushed efforts by Tulsi Gabbard’s closest advisor to see if a foreign power was involved in Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

The head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, analyzed FBI files to determine whether Kirk’s alleged killer received assistance from a foreign power.

Kent’s investigation alarmed Patel, who believed the counterterror chief was overstepping by interfering with an ongoing FBI investigation, according to the [Deep State-connected] New York Times. . .

After Patel discovered Kent had gone through FBI case material related to the Kirk killing, a tense . . . round table meeting between Patel, Kent, Gabbard, Vice President JD Vance, White House chief of staff Susie Wilies, and senior DOJ officials was held at the White House. . .

The White House meeting was so tense that ‘little was accomplished,’ according to the Times. (Read more from “Standoff Between Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel Over Investigation Into Foreign Involvement in Charlie Kirk Murder” HERE)

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Former Intel CEO Launches App to ‘Hasten the Coming of Christ’s Return’

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The former CEO of Intel is now rolling out an artificial intelligence-powered app aimed at churches and faith communities — and is being particularly open about what’s motivating him.

The Guardian reported Tuesday that Pat Gelsinger — who led Intel between 2021 and 2024 before he was forced out after being sued by shareholders — is heavily promoting his evangelical philosophy as the head of tech company Gloo. In March of this year, Gelsinger took the helm of Gloo, which is a combination AI chatbot and workspace platform for churches. Gloo boasts that it serves more than 140,000 “faith, ministry and nonprofit leaders.”

Gelsinger, who is a born-again Christian, said he was passionate about combining AI with his Christian values, and said Gloo was his opportunity to develop a large language model (LLM) infused with fundamentalist Christian theology.

“My life mission has been [to] work on a piece of technology that would improve the quality of life of every human on the planet and hasten the coming of Christ’s return,” Gelsinger said.

Gizmodo’s A.J. Dellinger wrote Tuesday that Gelsinger’s quote about the second coming of Christ is particularly alarming, as it “would spell the end of the humanity, which would not be great for every human on the planet.” (Read more from “Former Intel CEO Launches App to ‘Hasten the Coming of Christ’s Return’” HERE)

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Analysis: FBI’s Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Update Omits Key Evidence, Withholds Video

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An 8 ½-minute FBI video on the Jan. 6 pipe bombs, released last week, omits key new evidence, relies on likely manipulated, low-quality footage, and excludes crucial hours of security video that could clarify the most persistent questions that surround the languishing investigation.

The bureau released the video to revive public interest in a case that has gone unsolved for nearly five years. Its timing comes just two weeks after a video sleuth briefed congressional investigators, alleging serious flaws in the FBI’s account of the pipe bombs. Despite those claims — including apparent video manipulation and ignored public tips — the bureau has stuck to its original story.

The new footage also offers no hint that the FBI considered publicly acknowledging another theory: that the pipe bombs were part of a poorly timed training exercise. FBI sources told Blaze News weeks ago about rumors the bureau had been preparing to report that several federal agencies took part in a training exercise that diverted police resources from the Capitol as thousands of protesters breached its barricades at 12:53 p.m.

Those same sources said that once word of this alleged new theory leaked, the FBI abandoned it. The latest video reflects that retreat, repeating the same facts and framing first presented in 2021.

(Read more from “Analysis: FBI’s Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Update Omits Key Evidence, Withholds Video” HERE)

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DOJ Announces New Batch Of Arrests In Crackdown On Left-Wing Terror

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the arrest Wednesday of 10 defendants accused of committing violence against law enforcement and property during anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) demonstrations in Southern California earlier this year.

The incidents are being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), according to a DOJ statement.

“There is zero tolerance for violence against law enforcement officers,” Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in the release. “During the summer we warned the public that anyone who engages in any violence will eventually be brought to justice. Today we are delivering on that promise and will continue to hold those who violated the law accountable.”

Prosecutors charged Oxnard residents Virginia Reyes, 32, and Isai Carrillo, 31, with conspiracy to impede or injure a federal officer. They face as much as five years behind bars if convicted. Authorities apprehended Carrillo today while Reyes was alleged to be a fugitive from the law.

In July, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents preparing to execute several search warrants discovered the operation had been compromised by social media posts, according to an affidavit. Protesters — alerted through networks monitoring DHS offices — gathered near the site, where they constructed a roadblock with farm equipment, authorities alleged.

(Read more from “DOJ Announces New Batch Of Arrests In Crackdown On Left-Wing Terror” HERE)

Harvard Scientist Accuses NASA of ‘Hiding’ Critical Evidence About Manhattan-Sized Comet 3I/ATLAS

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. . .Scientist Avi Loeb has accused NASA of withholding critical information about 3I/ATLAS — the Manhattan-sized interstellar comet which he’s postulated could have extraterrestrial origins. The Harvard astrophysicist made these allegations during a recent appearance on “The Joe Rogan Experience.”

Loeb was discussing how the intergalactic object seemed to defy comet behavior, describing how the jet-like emission pointed toward the sun and not away, like it is standard, and that he didn’t “see any cometary tail here.”

That’s when he dropped the so-called NASA bombshell. “Amazingly, the best image was obtained on Oct. 2, 2025, when 3I/ATLAS came within 30 million kilometers of Mars,” the scientist said.

He declared that said image was snapped by NASA’s HiRISE camera aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, but that the image “was never released.”

“I wrote to the principal investigator of HiRISE, asking, ‘Can I get the data? I’m a scientist,’” claimed Loeb, who said that he received “no response.” (Read more from “Harvard Scientist Accuses NASA of ‘Hiding’ Critical Evidence About Manhattan-Sized Comet 3I/ATLAS” HERE)

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Ex-Biden Spokesman — Who Asserted He Saw ‘Sharp’ Prez Frequently — Admits to Seeing Him Twice in 2 Years

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Former Biden White House spokesperson Ian Sams, who aggressively defended the aging president as “sharp” and vigorous behind the scenes following his fumbling 2024 debate performance, privately admitted to House investigators that he rarely met the 46th president in person.

On July 2, 2024, five days after the disastrous debate, Sams went on MSNBC’s “Deadline: White House” and argued that the 46th president’s repudiation of the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision illustrated how Biden was keeping up behind the scenes, despite public fears about his cognition.

“Yesterday, when he [gave] the speech about what the Supreme Court did, he drove that speech,” Sams raved to host Nicolle Wallace.

“That’s the President Biden that so many of us experience every single day, who’s asking the tough questions so that we as staff can be sharp to do our job best for the American people.”

“When I deal with him,” Sams reiterated at another point in the interview in reference to Biden, “he is sharp. He’s asking tough questions.” (Read more from “Ex-Biden Spokesman — Who Asserted He Saw ‘Sharp’ Prez Frequently — Admits to Seeing Him Twice in 2 Years” HERE)

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Trump Acknowledges He’s Barred from Running for Third Term, Calls It “Too Bad”

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President Donald Trump appeared to close the door on speculation about a potential third term, acknowledging Wednesday that the U.S. Constitution clearly prohibits him from seeking another run at the White House. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to South Korea, Trump said, “It’s a very interesting thing. I have the best numbers for any president in many years. And I would say that, if you read it, it’s pretty clear. I’m not allowed to run. It’s too bad.”

The comments mark one of Trump’s most direct acknowledgments of the two-term limit set by the 22nd Amendment — a topic that has fueled both curiosity and controversy throughout his second term.

Despite dismissing the possibility of a third campaign, Trump praised the depth of leadership within the Republican Party, pointing to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance as promising figures for the next presidential race. “All I can tell you is that we have a great group of people,” he said proudly.

Over the course of his presidency, Trump has referenced the idea of a third term multiple times — often in jest, but sometimes with a tone that left supporters wondering if he might find a way around constitutional limits. His remarks have energized parts of his base, with hundreds of thousands of supporters publicly urging him to “stay in the fight” and find another path back to power.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) confirmed this week that he and Trump have discussed the constitutional restrictions. “It’s been a great run,” Johnson said. “But I think the president knows — and he and I’ve talked about the constrictions of the Constitution, as much as so many of the American people lament that.”

The U.S. Constitution’s 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, limits presidents to two terms. Still, speculation has persisted around possible legal loopholes — such as Trump potentially running as vice president — though most constitutional scholars agree such scenarios would likely be blocked.

For now, however, Trump seems content to reaffirm his role as the GOP’s dominant figure — even without a third campaign on the horizon. “We have great people,” he said, signaling confidence that his movement’s influence will endure well beyond his presidency.

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Fed Cuts Rates by a Quarter Point

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The Federal Reserve reduced its interest rate benchmark by a quarter-point for a second time this year on Wednesday, bringing the short-term borrowing rate to a range of 3.75 percent to four percent.

“Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a moderate pace. Job gains have slowed this year, and the unemployment rate has edged up but remained low through August; more recent indicators are consistent with these developments. Inflation has moved up since earlier in the year and remains somewhat elevated,” the Fed said in a statement at the conclusion of its two-day policy meeting.

The rate cut extends the central bank’s effort to support the labor market after several months of slowing job growth. The decision was widely expected by investors and comes amid a prolonged government shutdown that has delayed the release of major economic reports, leaving policymakers without timely data on employment and inflation trends.

Wednesday’s move lowers the federal funds rate to its lowest level in three years, following an earlier quarter-point reduction in September. The central bank also voted to end the runoff of Treasury securities from its $6.6 trillion balance sheet, halting the process of shrinking its holdings of government debt.

Fed officials face uncertainty about how much further to reduce rates as they balance risks to both sides of their dual mandate. Some policymakers have argued that inflation, which has hovered near three percent, remains too high to justify additional cuts, while others see evidence that the economy is losing momentum and may require more support. (Read more from “Fed Cuts Rates by a Quarter Point” HERE)

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Prince Andrew ‘Hosted’ Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Harvey Weinstein at Royal Lodge — And the Monarchy Is Under Fresh Fire

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New reporting by the BBC, confirmed by the Irish Times, reveals that Prince Andrew hosted Epstein, Maxwell and Weinstein at his private residence, Royal Lodge (on the grounds of Windsor Castle) in 2006 — just two months after the United States had issued an arrest warrant for Epstein on charges of sexual assault of a minor.

Earlier accounts had indicated the trio visited Windsor Castle in connection with Prince Andrew’s daughter Princess Beatrice’s 18th-birthday masked ball, but it had not been publicly confirmed that they were received at Andrew’s private home. The BBC was able to match patio walls and trees in archival photographs of Epstein and Weinstein at the event to image references of Royal Lodge’s garden.

The 2006 visit occurred at a highly controversial moment: Epstein was already a fugitive subject of U.S. legal proceedings. To host him — and Maxwell and Weinstein — at a royal family-member’s private residence raises fresh questions about the extent of Andrew’s connection to Epstein and whether the royal establishment was fully aware of the risks. The revelations come as part of a broader wave of scrutiny: in October 2025 Andrew relinquished his title of Duke of York and other honors amid the ongoing fallout from Epstein-related allegations.

Andrew had previously stepped back from public royal duties in 2019 after the disastrous BBC Newsnight interview about his relationship with Epstein and his denials of any wrongdoing in connection with Virginia Giuffre’s allegations. In 2022 he settled a U.S. civil lawsuit brought by Giuffre, though without admitting liability.

The latest revelations illuminate a deeper level of association: hosting the convicted film-producer Weinstein alongside Epstein and Maxwell at a private royal residence suggests a level of social access that goes beyond mere acquaintance. Some media reports say a witness recalled seeing Epstein and Weinstein in the back garden of Royal Lodge while attending the pre-party event for Beatrice’s celebration.

As of late October 2025, Andrew is reportedly in advanced talks with senior aides of his brother, King Charles III, about vacating Royal Lodge. The property is a 30-room mansion in Windsor Great Park that Andrew has occupied under a long-term lease at a nominal “peppercorn” rent. Critics now say that arrangement was unfair to the public and raises questions about the Crown Estate’s governance.

Additionally, the publication of Giuffre’s posthumous memoir Nobody’s Girl in October added new energy to calls for transparency. In it, she alleged that Andrew had sexual encounters with her when she was 17 and trafficked by Epstein — allegations he continues to deny.

Observers say this episode underscores deeper problems: the royal family’s handling of the Epstein scandal has long been criticized for lack of accountability and for the perception of privilege shielding powerful figures from the consequences of serious allegations. Andrew’s continued use of a nearly rent-free estate and the lack of clarity on his post-royal financial arrangements have drawn increasing public and parliamentary scrutiny. His loss of titles, while symbolically significant, leaves open questions about who will hold him to account.

The confirmation that Prince Andrew hosted Epstein, Maxwell and Weinstein at Royal Lodge adds a new layer of detail to an already explosive scandal.