Trump Directs Federal Agencies to ‘Immediately Cease’ Use of Anthropic Technology

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President Donald Trump announced that he was directing federal agencies to “IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of” technology from AI giant Anthropic, adding there would be a “Six Month phase out period” for agencies using the company’s products.

In a post on Truth Social, criticized “the Leftwing nuts jobs at Anthropic” for having “made a DISASTROUS MISTAKE trying to STRONG-ARM the Department of War.” Trump also wrote that the United States “WILL NEVER ALLOW A RADICAL LEFT, WOKE COMPANY TO DICTATE HOW OUR GREAT MILITARY FIGHTS AND WINS WARS.”

“I am directing EVERY Federal Agency in the United States Government to IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of Anthropic’s technology,” Trump said. “We don’t need it, we don’t want it, and will not do business with them again! There will be a Six Month phase out period for Agencies like the Department of War who are using Anthropic’s products, at various levels.”

Breitbart News’s Lucas Nolan reported that Anthropic is engaged in “contentious negotiations with the Pentagon,” and that the “dispute centers on Anthropic’s insistence on specific safeguards regarding how its AI models” can be used by the Department of War:

CNBC reports that AI startup Anthropic finds itself locked in contentious negotiations with the Pentagon over the terms of its defense contract, with discussions remaining ongoing as of Thursday. The dispute centers on Anthropic’s insistence on specific safeguards regarding how its AI models can be deployed by the military. (Read more from “Trump Directs Federal Agencies to ‘Immediately Cease’ Use of Anthropic Technology” HERE)

Somali trucker busted driving wrong way down highway failed English test and couldn’t read road signs

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A Somali driver caught barreling an “80-ton truck” the wrong way down a Missouri highway failed an English proficiency test — and wasn’t able to read road signs, authorities said.

The trucker was filmed driving south in the northbound lanes on Highway 61 near Troy, about 55 miles outside of St. Louis, at 8 a.m. Wednesday before finally crossing over and heading the right way, terrifying video shared by US Transportation Security Sean Duffy on X shows.

“We have learned that a truck driver with a Minnesota CDL who couldn’t read basic road signs spent MILES driving the wrong way in an 80 TON truck!” Duffy wrote on Wednesday.

Duffy confirmed that the “dangerous trucker is now out of service.”

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers discovered that the trucker was behind the wheel despite being unable to identify basic road signs required for a commercial license, Fox 2 Now reported. (Read more from “Somali trucker busted driving wrong way down highway failed English test and couldn’t read road signs” HERE)

Billionaire California Sports Team Owners Attended Super-Secret Bohemian Grove, Leaked List Reveals

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Billionaire San Francisco Giants owner, his son and several board members all attended a secretive Bohemian Grove men’s club camp, according to a report from SFGate.

Details about the Bohemian Club’s membership exploded into public view after a leaked, searchable list of the exclusive membership was published.

The club’s invite-only membership and secrecy has fueled countless conspiracies since it was established in 1872, especially as many of the members were believed to be drawn from America’s political and business elite.

And the exclusive membership has now been confirmed, with the list identifying the likes of late night talk host Conan O’Brien, billionaire Michael Bloomberg and ex-Google boss Eric Schmidt as members.

The California Post confirmed the authenticity of the list, which named 2,000 people and the camps they belonged to when they descended on Monte Rio, two hours north of San Francisco, in 2023.

According to the SFGate report, Giants owner Charles B. Johnson — who is worth $6.1 billion — his son and club chairman, Greg, attended one of the camps that year. (Read more from “Billionaire California Sports Team Owners Attended Super-Secret Bohemian Grove, Leaked List Reveals” HERE)

DOJ Charges 30 More People Involved in Storming Minnesota Church

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) charged roughly 30 more people who were involved in storming a Minnesota church in January, adding that 25 of them had already been arrested.

Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed in a post on X, that the DOJ had “unsealed an indictment charging 30 more people who took part” in the storming of Cities Church in St. Paul. Bondi warned that if people “attack a house of worship” the DOJ will find them and prosecute them.

“Today, @thejusticedept unsealed an indictment charging 30 more people who took part in the attack on Cities Church in Minnesota,” Bondi wrote in her post. “At my direction, federal agents have already arrested 25 of them, with more to come throughout the day.”

Bondi added: “YOU CANNOT ATTACK A HOUSE OF WORSHIP. If you do so, you cannot hide from us — we will find you, arrest you, and prosecute you.”

Bondi’s post comes after former CNN host Don Lemon recorded a live YouTube video of anti-ICE protesters storming Cities Church, after finding out that one of the pastors also worked for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). (Read more from “DOJ Charges 30 More People Involved in Storming Minnesota Church” HERE)

Repeat Criminal Illegal Charged with Stabbing Young Woman to Death at Bus Stop

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The man accused of being behind the fatal stabbing of a 41-year-old woman at a bus stop in Fairfax County, Virginia, was charged with second-degree murder.

In a press release from the Fairfax County Police Department, it was revealed that on Monday night, around 7:16 p.m., officers “responded to Richmond Highway and Arlington Drive in Hybla Valley for a death investigation.”

Police officers discovered Stephanie Minter “in the bus stop shelter with multiple stab wounds to the upper body,” and after attempting to perform “life-saving measures until relieved by Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel,” Minter was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives reportedly identified Abdul Jalloh, 32, through video footage and interviews as being “the last person seen with Minter,” according to the press release. Minter and Jalloh reportedly both got off of the bus “at Richmond Highway and Arlington Drive.” . . .

On February 25, Jalloh was found to be “responsible for the fatal stabbing of Minter,” and police officers obtained a warrant, according to the press release. (Read more from “Repeat Criminal Illegal Charged with Stabbing Young Woman to Death at Bus Stop” HERE)

Bill Clinton Says He “Knew Nothing” About Epstein Crimes in Congressional Testimony

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Former President Bill Clinton says he had no knowledge of the crimes committed by disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, insisting in congressional testimony that he never witnessed any behavior that raised concerns during the time the two men were acquainted.

In an opening statement submitted to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Clinton said he “had no idea” Epstein was involved in criminal activity and maintained that he would have severed ties immediately had he known.

Clinton wrote that his upbringing in a home affected by domestic abuse made the allegations especially disturbing to him. He said he would never have traveled with Epstein if he had suspected wrongdoing and would have reported him to authorities instead.

“I know what I saw, and more importantly, what I didn’t see,” Clinton said in the statement, adding that Epstein managed to conceal his crimes from many people for years. Clinton noted that by the time Epstein pleaded guilty to sex-related charges in 2008, he had already ended his association with the financier.

Records and previously released materials show that Clinton flew on Epstein’s private plane several times in the early 2000s and that Epstein visited the White House during Clinton’s presidency. Clinton has maintained that these interactions were tied to charitable and diplomatic effort.

Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell has also drawn renewed attention in connection with the former president. Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in Epstein’s crimes, reportedly told investigators that she had a “very central” role in helping establish the Clinton Global Initiative. Documents indicate she participated in early planning and coordination for the initiative’s first conference.

Records and previously released materials show that Clinton flew on Epstein’s private plane several times in the early 2000s and that Epstein visited the White House during Clinton’s presidency. Clinton has maintained that these interactions were tied to charitable and diplomatic efforts.

Maxwell was also said to have social connections with the Clinton family, including attending the wedding of Chelsea Clinton. In past statements, both Bill and Hillary Clinton have said their interactions with Maxwell were limited.

Clinton’s testimony comes amid ongoing scrutiny surrounding newly released Epstein-related documents, which include photos, flight logs, and correspondence involving prominent public figures. The former president has denied any wrongdoing and reiterated that he was unaware of Epstein’s criminal conduct during the time they were in contact.

Trump Makes Sobering Admission About Iran Negotiations, Talks About Chances of Drawn-Out Middle East War if He Attacks

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President Trump said Friday that he’s “not happy” about the progress of talks with Iran — while telling reporters that “there’s always a risk” that US airstrikes could result in another drawn-out war in the Middle East.

“I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have. I’m not thrilled with that. We’ll see what happens,” Trump said — one day after Iranian diplomats rebuffed his demands to give up their nuclear program during talks in Geneva.

“We are talking later. We’ll have some additional talks today. But no, I’m not happy with the way they are going.”

Trump insisted that “we haven’t made a final decision” on whether to follow through with threatened strikes following a massive buildup of American naval and air assets within striking distance of Iran.

“We’re not exactly happy with the way they’re negotiating. They cannot have nuclear weapons,” he reiterated.

A reporter then asked Trump if there was “a risk that strikes could turn into a long, drawn-out conflict in the Middle East.” (Read more from “Trump Makes Sobering Admission About Iran Negotiations, Talks About Chances of Drawn-Out Middle East War if He Attacks” HERE)

Trump’s DOJ Still Refusing To Disclose Gov’t Payments To Twitter During Peak Censorship

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President Donald Trump’s Justice Department is continuing to conceal details of payments the government made to Twitter amid its push to censor “misinformation” online.

Judge James Boasberg, an Obama appointee, agreed that the Department of Justice (DOJ) can withhold the FBI’s quarterly payments to Twitter for “legal-process requests” between 2016 to 2023 in a Feb. 4 opinion.

The FBI paid Twitter nearly $3.5 million between October 2019 and February 2021, an email in the “Twitter Files” reported by journalist Michael Shellenberger revealed. The exact purpose of the payment, which took place during peak government pressure on platforms to patrol content about COVID-19, remains unclear.

Judicial Watch sued in October 2023 to obtain records of any payments after the FBI “failed to respond adequately” to their initial Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking details about the payments in December 2022.

“These records were created as part of serving subpoenas, warrants, and other requests on Twitter to retrieve information that would help the FBI investigate crimes and national-security threats,” Boasberg wrote in his Feb. 4 opinion. “The investigatory activities that gave rise to the documents were thus related to enforcing federal laws and maintaining national security, and there was a rational relationship between those investigations and the Bureau’s law-enforcement duties.” (Read more from “Trump’s DOJ Still Refusing To Disclose Gov’t Payments To Twitter During Peak Censorship” HERE)

55K Pounds of Frozen Blueberries Recalled as FDA Warns of Potentially Life-Threatening Listeria Risk

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More than 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries have been recalled over a potential contamination with listeria – a disease-causing bacteria that can be fatal — according to food safety regulators.

Oregon Potato Company – which sells potatoes, vegetables and frozen fruits – earlier this month issued a recall of 55,689 pounds of its frozen blueberries.

The funky fruit was sent to food manufacturers, retail brands and food service distributors across Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and Canada, according to the US Food & Drug Administration.

On Tuesday, the FDA identified the recall as a Class I situation, meaning “there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”

That risk comes from the blueberries’ potential contamination with listeria – a bacteria that can cause mild symptoms like fever, muscle aches, nausea and vomiting, but in more severe and potentially life-threatening cases can cause convulsions, stiff neck and confusion. (Read more from “55K Pounds of Frozen Blueberries Recalled as FDA Warns of Potentially Life-Threatening Listeria Risk” HERE)

Here’s Everything in the Ellisons’ Massive Media Empire if Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Proceeds

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Larry and David Ellison of Paramount Skydance are poised to control a behemoth media empire if their winning bid for Warner Bros. Discovery gains regulatory approval – adding HBO, CNN and thousands of movie titles to Paramount, CBS and the film rights they already own.

The deal would put HBO Max, its nearly 130 million subscribers and shows like “The Pitt” and “Heated Rivalry” under the same roof as Paramount+, which has 79 million customers and the “Mission: Impossible” and “Star Trek” franchises, alongside recent hits like “1923” and “Landman.”

It’s unclear if the Ellisons intend to fold HBO Max, the country’s fourth-largest streamer, and Paramount+, the fifth, into a single platform — a move like what Netflix had signaled it might pursue, arguing that it would offer customers more bang for the buck.

Another option would be to mimic Disney’s model, which lets customers sign up for Disney+ and Hulu in bundles or à la carte – a more flexible approach that could potentially ease regulatory scrutiny on the Paramount-WBD deal.

“My guess is that they will keep them separate, and that they would create package deals for consumers because what you’re gonna want is a primary buy and then to lock up the secondary buy from consumers,” Derek Reisfield, a former media executive at CBS News and McKinsey, and co-founder of MarketWatch, told The Post. (Read more from “Here’s Everything in the Ellisons’ Massive Media Empire if Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Proceeds” HERE)

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