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Steve Bannon Claims ‘There’s a Plan’ to Secure Trump a Third Term
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon has stirred a new political firestorm after suggesting that there is an active plan to help Donald Trump secure a third presidential term—a move that would directly challenge the 22nd Amendment.
In an interview with The Economist, Bannon boldly declared, “He’s gonna get a third term. Trump ’28—Trump is gonna be president ’28, so people just ought to get accommodated with that.”
When pressed by The Economist’s editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes about the constitutional limits, Bannon claimed there were “many different alternatives” to achieve it. “At the appropriate time, we’ll lay out what the plan is,” he said. “But there’s a plan, and President Trump will be the president in ’28.”
Bannon, who has remained one of Trump’s most vocal allies since leaving the White House, framed the effort as a continuation of a divine mission. “The country needs him to be President of the United States. We have to finish what we started,” he told The Economist.
He described Trump as an “instrument of divine will”—noting that while the former president isn’t “churchy,” he still sees himself as chosen to lead the nation through what Bannon and many of Trump’s supporters view as a battle against the deep state.
Bannon’s claim echoes Trump’s own remarks. On multiple occasions, Trump has hinted at serving beyond the traditional two terms. In March, during an interview with NBC News, he said, “A lot of people want me to seek a third term. I’m focused on the current one, but there are methods which you could do it.”
When pressed about what those “methods” might entail—including a scenario in which Vice President JD Vance runs for president and later hands back the office—Trump responded, “That’s one, but there are others too.”
Constitutional experts quickly pushed back, warning that Trump allies may be exploring legal loopholes in the 22nd and 12th Amendments.
Laurence Tribe, a constitutional scholar and former Harvard Law professor, cautioned that the 22nd Amendment doesn’t technically bar someone from serving more than two terms—it only prohibits being elected to more than two.
“Anyone discounting a 3rd Trump term per the 22nd and 12th Amendments is thinking magically,” Tribe wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “The 22nd doesn’t bar serving a 3rd term, only being elected 3 times. The 12th doesn’t bar running for VP unless ‘ineligible’ to serve as President—but Trump isn’t ineligible. QED!”
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Trump’s ‘Whipping Boy’ Says He’s ‘Tired’ of Doing the Dirty Work
. . .While speaking on POLITICO’s “The Conversation” released Friday, [Rand] Paul was asked about newly surfaced text messages allegedly sent by Paul Ingrassia, who withdrew his nomination from Trump to lead the Office of Special Counsel on Tuesday. In a chat to a group of Republicans, first reported by the outlet, Ingrassia reportedly said that he has “a Nazi streak” and that Martin Luther King Jr. Day should be “tossed into the seventh circle of hell.” . . .
“What I say to the president and to his administration: you need to read the messages, and guess what? You need to make a decision on whether you want to send him forward,” Paul said when asked whether the Senate should halt consideration of Ingrassia for the top ethics spot until a full inquiry is conducted.
He continued: “I’m tired of being the only one that has to block everything and do everything… I hear a lot of flack from Republicans and they want me to do it. They say, ‘Oh, well, you’re not afraid of the president. You go tell him his nominee can’t make it.”
Paul described himself as the “whipping boy,” adding that “I’m tired of the only one that has any guts to stand up and tell the president the truth.”
“These Republicans, if they’re going to vote no, they need to man up and need to say, ‘We’re going to vote no because of this reason.’ And they need to tell the president,” Paul said, before adding: “But so far, what I’m hearing is rumbling and griping, and want me to do their job for them. So they need to step up.” (Read more from “Trump’s ‘Whipping Boy’ Says He’s ‘Tired’ of Doing the Dirty Work” HERE)
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NASA Launches Global Defense Probe as ‘Manhattan-Size’ Comet Raises Alarm
NASA and its international partners are ramping up planetary defenses after a mysterious Manhattan-sized comet began behaving in ways that have scientists scratching their heads — and, in some cases, raising the possibility of something not entirely natural.
The cosmic object, known as Comet 3I/ATLAS, was first spotted on July 1 and has since exhibited a string of bizarre behaviors that prompted the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) — a NASA-coordinated global coalition — to officially list it as a potential threat.
While there’s no immediate cause for panic, experts say the comet’s strange composition, trajectory, and emissions have forced them to treat it seriously.
So, this is what’s happening, for the first time in history, an interstellar object namely 3I/ATLAS has been formally enrolled in a planetary defense–level observation campaign.
They’re calling it “a test of improved astrometry methods.” In other words, the object isn’t… pic.twitter.com/aAdnbOrBJL
— Dennis Blankshine (@Blankshine_IRL) October 21, 2025
3I/ATLAS, roughly the size of Manhattan Island, stunned astronomers when it was found emitting a rare alloy — nickel tetracarbonyl — at a rate of 4 grams per second, without any detectable iron. That compound, scientists note, has only ever been observed in human manufacturing, not in nature.
The comet also displayed an anti-tail, meaning that instead of trailing particles away from the sun, it was releasing jets pointed directly toward it — a highly unusual and unexplained phenomenon.
Adding to the mystery, researchers have detected non-gravitational acceleration and an anomalous orbital path that will carry the object close to Jupiter, Venus, and Mars before it slingshots near Earth’s neighborhood.
In response, NASA and IAWN have launched what they’re calling a “comet campaign”, scheduled from November 27 through January 27, aimed at refining detection and response techniques for potentially hazardous interstellar objects.
“To prepare for the campaign, we will hold a workshop on techniques to correctly measure comet astrometry,” IAWN said in a statement, referring to precision tracking methods used to calculate orbital movement and rotation.
Although officials have described the initiative as a “test of improved astrometry methods,” some astronomers and sky watchers have expressed concern that 3I/ATLAS simply isn’t behaving like a typical comet.
Among those intrigued by 3I/ATLAS is Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb, who has previously suggested that some interstellar objects may be artificial in origin. Loeb noted that the comet’s chemical emissions and acceleration patterns could point to an engineered probe rather than a random rock.
In a recent blog post, Loeb speculated that the object’s upcoming close approach to the sun — followed by a rapid change in trajectory — might indicate an intentional gravitational slingshot maneuver, similar to how spacecraft use planetary gravity to alter their speed and direction.
“If 3I/ATLAS is a massive mothership, it will likely continue along its original gravitational path and ultimately exit the Solar System,” Loeb wrote.
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Liberal Judges Rule Powerlifting Ban on Male Athletes in Women’s Division ‘Discriminatory’
In a decision drawing sharp criticism from conservatives and women’s sports advocates, the Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that USA Powerlifting discriminated against a biological male athlete identifying as female by barring him from competing in the women’s division.
The unanimous ruling — issued by a seven-member bench composed entirely of Democrat-appointed justices — sided with transgender athlete JayCee Cooper, who sued USA Powerlifting in 2021 under Minnesota’s Human Rights Act after being rejected from women’s competition in 2018.
The decision reignites the national debate over whether biological males should be allowed to compete in women’s sports, with critics saying the ruling undermines decades of progress in protecting fair competition for female athletes.
“At some point, we are going to have to defend the biology and stand on women being a protected class, and it might as well start in Minnesota,”
— Former USA Powerlifting President Larry Maile
USA Powerlifting has long maintained that male physiology provides an undeniable strength advantage in powerlifting, where muscle mass, testosterone levels, and bone density are directly tied to athletic performance. Despite this, the Minnesota court declared the organization’s exclusion of Cooper “discriminatory,” though it sent the case back to a lower court to determine whether “fair competition” constitutes a legitimate business defense.
Cooper’s attorneys at the activist group Gender Justice celebrated the ruling as a “historic victory.”
“This ruling sends a clear and powerful message: transgender people have a right to enjoy public spaces in Minnesota like sporting events,” said Jess Braverman, legal director at Gender Justice.
Their message comes at the expense of biological women, whose opportunities and records are being eroded by the inclusion of male competitors.
Republican Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth blasted the ruling as “another setback in the fight to protect girls’ sports,” vowing that GOP lawmakers will move to amend the state’s human rights laws in 2026 to clarify gender-based athletic protections.
Meanwhile, USA Powerlifting’s legal team says it will continue fighting to preserve fair competition based on biological sex, not gender identity.
“We have a compelling case to make on our inability to provide fair competition for our women athletes if USAPL is forced to include those born with male physiology,” said USA Powerlifting attorney Ansis Viksnins.
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Ranchers Blast Trump’s Argentina Beef Deal: ‘This Is Going to Hurt Us’
American cattle ranchers are now pushing back hard against the president’s new beef import deal with Argentina, warning it could devastate an industry already struggling with record costs, shrinking herds, and unpredictable trade policies.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) blasted Trump’s plan this week, saying that importing Argentine beef to lower U.S. meat prices “only creates chaos at a critical time of the year for American cattle producers.” NCBA CEO Colin Woodall argued the deal would undercut U.S. ranchers who are just beginning to recover from years of market instability.
“I’m appalled President Trump, who campaigned on how he loved farmers, is putting America’s farmers out of business by helping Argentina farmers first,” said John Boyd, founder of the National Black Farmers Association.
While the administration defends the move as a way to bring down historically high beef prices for consumers, the political backlash from rural America — a key bloc in Trump’s base — has been swift. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE), who represents one of the nation’s top cattle-producing states, urged Trump to reconsider, saying ranchers “cannot afford to have the rug pulled out from under them when they’re just getting ahead or simply breaking even.”
The tensions come as the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee voted 19–5 this week to advance the Fix Our Forests Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at overhauling forest management and reducing wildfire risks — another issue central to western ranchers.
The NCBA strongly supports the measure, calling it a step toward “unleashing the conservation prowess of ranchers” by expanding the use of livestock grazing as a wildfire mitigation strategy and reducing government red tape. “The federal government must better utilize grazing to combat the wildfire crisis,” said Kaitlynn Glover, NCBA’s executive director of natural resources.
But while ranchers broadly back the wildfire legislation, their optimism about domestic policy has been overshadowed by frustration over Trump’s Argentina beef deal and his foreign aid strategy.
Beef prices have soared to record highs this year as American cattle herds reach their lowest levels in decades, and imports from major producers like Brazil have plummeted under Trump’s 50 percent tariff policy. Ranchers say that instead of opening the door to Argentine imports, the administration should focus on investing in domestic production and rural infrastructure.
As one Kansas rancher told local media, “We don’t need foreign competition and flashy trade deals — we need fair prices and a president who keeps his word to American farmers.”
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Book: Prince Andrew’s Secret Network to ‘Arrange Girls’ for Sex Exposed
Disgraced royal Prince Andrew allegedly relied on a vast network of staff, security, and social connections to “arrange girls” for sex — all while maintaining close ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, according to shocking new claims from royal biographer Andrew Lownie.
In his upcoming book, Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York, Lownie reveals that Andrew, long known for his controversial behavior, often pressured aides and friends to find him women — specifically blondes and ballerinas. The revelations come just days after the prince surrendered his remaining royal titles amid renewed scrutiny tied to the Epstein scandal.
Lownie claims Andrew’s obsession with women was an “open secret” among palace insiders. “He would spy out an attractive ballerina at the Royal Ballet and then send his protection officer to invite her to meet the prince,” the author writes. Other accounts describe aides approaching women at nightclubs or inviting them to the prince’s private hotel suites while traveling abroad.
One British diplomat reportedly snapped after receiving such requests, saying, “I’m a diplomat, not a pimp.”
According to the book, even taxpayer-funded personal protection officers were occasionally drawn into Andrew’s pursuits — helping to arrange encounters that sometimes involved women he “didn’t realize were prostitutes.”
Lownie also details how Andrew exploited his royal role, especially his position as patron of the English National Ballet, where staff believed he used the post to meet dancers rather than promote the arts. “His main interest was in the dancers rather than ballet itself,” one official said.
The scandal has only deepened following the posthumous release of Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, in which she reaffirmed that she was forced to have sex with Andrew on three occasions as part of Epstein’s trafficking network. Andrew settled Giuffre’s civil suit in 2022 for millions but has continued to deny all allegations.
Giuffre, who was found dead earlier this year at age 41, had long been one of the most outspoken Epstein survivors. Her sudden death has reignited public outrage — and renewed focus on Andrew’s past connections to Epstein and Maxwell, both of whom were convicted or accused of trafficking minors.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has attempted to downplay the growing scandal surrounding the unsealed Epstein documents, calling them a “Democrat hoax” designed to smear political rivals and public figures. Trump, who himself had a history of socializing with Epstein before distancing himself, has denied any wrongdoing or involvement in the disgraced financier’s crimes.
Despite Trump’s denials, the Epstein network continues to ensnare powerful figures across politics, finance, and royalty — and Andrew’s downfall stands as one of its most visible casualties.
The prince’s decision to relinquish his royal titles last week — including the Duke of York designation — underscores the mounting pressure from Buckingham Palace to protect the monarchy’s image. In a statement, Andrew said he was stepping back because “continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family.”
Jack Dorsey Backs GOP Rep. Thomas Massie for President in Surprise X Post
By New York Post. Jack Dorsey endorsed Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie for president — a surprise nod that lit up social media and showed the billionaire’s growing embrace of anti-establishment politics.
The Twitter co-founder and Block CEO posted a six-word message on X on Sunday night: “@RepThomasMassie for president.”
The post racked up millions of views within hours and drew a wave of reactions from across the political spectrum — from libertarian fans to Trump loyalists to progressives puzzled by Dorsey’s latest move.
Massie, the Republican lawmaker known for his maverick streak and frequent clashes with party leadership, quickly acknowledged the endorsement.
I doubt I’ll run for POTUS, but I appreciate the support @jack. I’d be happy if we could just get 4 or 5 more voices in Congress who don’t always just do what their party tells them. https://t.co/wQrSi2S8gM
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) October 20, 2025
“I doubt I’ll run for POTUS, but I appreciate the support @jack,” Massie wrote in reply.
“I’d be happy if we could just get 4 or 5 more voices in Congress who don’t always just do what their party tells them.” (Read more from “Jack Dorsey Backs GOP Rep. Thomas Massie for President in Surprise X Post” HERE)
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Ron Paul knocks ‘hysterical’ Trump ‘rant’ criticizing Rand Paul
By Yahoo News. Ron Paul, a former House of Representatives member and presidential candidate, hammered President Trump on Monday over a post calling his son, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), a “nasty liddle guy.”
“In an hysterical rant over the weekend, President Trump has blasted Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) as a couple of ‘wackos’ who refuse to vote with the Republican Party,” Ron Paul, a Libertarian and former Republican who represented Texas in the House and thrice ran for president, wrote in a social media post.
“Meanwhile, President Trump has just announced that his first in-person fundraiser of the election cycle will be for…Lindsey Graham! Also today, Israel breaks ceasefire and kills dozens more Palestinians in Gaza,” he added.
In an hysterical rant over the weekend, President Trump has blasted Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) as a couple of “wackos” who refuse to vote with the Republican Party.
Meanwhile, President Trump has just announced that his first in-person fundraiser of the… pic.twitter.com/AqO8Z3TcUO
— Ron Paul (@RonPaul) October 20, 2025
The president has frequently slammed Rand Paul and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) as RINOs, meaning Republicans in name only, for breaking with the GOP on key legislative votes.
The Kentucky senator notably voted against Trump’s summer spending package dubbed the “one, big beautiful bill.” (Read more from “Ron Paul knocks ‘hysterical’ Trump ‘rant’ criticizing Rand Paul” HERE)
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Rand Paul says Trump didn’t invite him to GOP lunch
By The Hill. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said Tuesday he was not invited to lunch at the White House with other Republican senators, after President Trump noted his absence.
“I actually wasn’t invited to the White House lunch today, but that’s ok,” Paul posted on social media.
Instead, Paul said he was having a “Liberty Caucus” lunch with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has also drawn Trump’s ire.
I actually wasn’t invited to the White House lunch today, but that’s ok I had a previously scheduled Liberty Caucus Lunch with @MassieforKY pic.twitter.com/7IHoQiZ3OR
— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) October 21, 2025
Trump hosted Republican senators in the Rose Garden on Tuesday to express his appreciation after the upper chamber advanced dozens of nominees, and to present a united front as the government shutdown drags into its fourth week.
At one point, Trump marveled at the attendance, noting only one senator was not there, without naming them. (Read more from “Rand Paul says Trump didn’t invite him to GOP lunch” HERE)
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Cracker Barrel CEO Makes Admission to Investors About the Logo Change
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino told an investing conference on Tuesday that the company updated its logo so that it was more visible on highway billboards.
She noted that the move wasn’t meant to be ideological, according to The Wall Street Journal.
“Part of this transformation is setting up success for the long term,” Masino said during the 13D Monitor Active-Passive Investor Summit in New York City on Tuesday.
Those plans quickly came to a halt after public outcry forced the company to reverse the move.
In mid-August, Cracker Barrel introduced a new logo, replacing the familiar illustration of “Uncle Herschel” with a modern design featuring only the company’s name. It faced an onslaught of backlash, including from President Donald Trump, who posted on Truth Social that the company should admit it made a mistake and “manage the company better.” (Read more from “Cracker Barrel CEO Makes Admission to Investors About the Logo Change” HERE)
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