Trump Makes Shocking ‘Power Move’ and Flies Nuclear Bombers Over Putin’s Head at Meeting

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The power plays are underway already, as President Donald Trump had a nuclear bomber fly over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s head.

The highly anticipated meeting between Trump and Putin is finally taking place in Anchorage, Alaska, today (August 15). The pair are meeting in an attempt to broker peace amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.

And so far, things have already gotten off to a bizarre start as Trump was seen going in for his trademark handshake when greeting the Russian president.

But as well as that, Putin will have also heard the famed American B-2 Bomber, as well as four F-35 fighter jets, zoom over his head after just stepping off the plane.

Taking to Twitter to share the news, one user posted a clip of it with the caption: “Trump just flew a B-2 stealth bomber over Putin’s head… Absolutely incredible.” (Read more from “Trump Makes Shocking ‘Power Move’ and Flies Nuclear Bombers Over Putin’s Head at Meeting” HERE)

Customs Busts $400M Duty-Evasion Ring Tied to China and Global Network

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has dismantled a massive duty-evasion operation designed to circumvent President Trump’s tariffs, uncovering more than $400 million in unpaid trade duties — with that number expected to climb as investigations continue, FOX Business has learned.

The bust was carried out under the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA), a key enforcement tool used to detect and halt illegal transshipments, false origin claims, and other schemes intended to defraud the U.S. government.

“CBP’s EAPA program is a critical component of our trade enforcement efforts. We’re working tirelessly to prevent evasion and ensure a level playing field for U.S. companies,” said CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott. “Our mission, under the leadership of President Trump, is to support economic fairness, protect domestic industry, and uphold the integrity of U.S. supply chains.”

A source said investigators deployed personnel to mattress factories in Taiwan and Indonesia — only to find no production taking place at all.

The investigation revealed that over half of the unpaid duties — roughly $250 million — came from a network of 23 Chinese shell companies. These companies repackaged goods to appear as though they originated from other Asian nations such as South Korea, Indonesia, and Vietnam, all in an effort to dodge U.S. anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD).

“Never before has CBP identified this many importers evading AD/CVD in a single consolidated EAPA investigation,” said Susan S. Thomas, acting Executive Assistant Commissioner for CBP’s Office of Trade. “The revenue identified for collection exceeds $250 million, but this figure may increase as we uncover additional importers in the scheme.”

The operation has already triggered 89 additional cases flagged for suspicion of duty evasion, with CBP warning that monetary recovery will likely exceed $400 million once the full extent of the fraud is uncovered.

CBP says its crackdown sends a clear message: tariff evasion will not be tolerated, and those attempting to cheat U.S. trade laws will face aggressive enforcement.

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Ghislaine Maxwell’s Reported Work-Release Deal Raises Alarming Questions

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The reported granting of work-release privileges to convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell — despite Bureau of Prisons policies barring such benefits for sex offenders — has sparked renewed scrutiny of the network surrounding Jeffrey Epstein.

For many, Maxwell’s case was supposed to represent accountability within the Epstein saga. Her 2021 conviction on multiple counts of trafficking minors for Epstein’s abuse was viewed as a partial victory for survivors and a rare win against an entrenched system that shielded the powerful. But this new development has reopened old wounds and raised new fears: that the machinery of influence protecting the Epstein network is still operational.

According to investigative podcast host Allison Gill, internal records indicate Maxwell’s Public Safety Factor — a designation that typically blocks sex offenders from minimum-security prison camps and outside work programs — was waived. That waiver reportedly allowed her transfer to the low-security Federal Prison Camp Bryan and gave her a custody level marked as “OUT,” enabling work assignments outside the facility.

The question gripping legal observers: who approved this exception, and why?

Federal rules are explicit — sex offenders, particularly those with Maxwell’s conviction history, are not eligible for such privileges.

The controversy over Maxwell’s work release comes just as the White House expressed disappointment over a federal court’s refusal to unseal grand jury transcripts tied to her case. Those records could contain testimony implicating individuals in Epstein’s trafficking ring who have never been charged.

This is not the first time critical evidence in the Epstein saga has been withheld from public view. The financier’s “black book” of contacts, sealed plea deal records from his 2008 Florida case, and the yet-unreleased Epstein “files” from various civil suits remain tightly controlled.

The DOJ could still appeal the decision to keep Maxwell’s grand jury records sealed.

Emergency Declared in Alaska as Glacier Basin Nears Record Flood Release

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Authorities in Alaska’s capital are bracing for what could be one of the largest glacial lake outburst floods on record, triggering state, local, and tribal disaster declarations before the waters even begin to surge.

On Sunday, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a statewide disaster declaration in anticipation of a potentially catastrophic release from Suicide Basin — a glacial side basin perched above the Mendenhall Glacier. The move follows earlier declarations from the City and Borough of Juneau and the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska.

Hydrologists with the National Weather Service (NWS) and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have confirmed that Suicide Basin is now holding water volumes equal to or greater than those measured during the worst flooding events on record. The ice-dammed basin has already begun to overtop, with icebergs drifting toward an overflow channel — an ominous sign that floodwaters could soon pour into the Mendenhall River and surrounding neighborhoods.

“This year is different. We’re not just responding — we’re ready,” Juneau City Manager Katie Koester said. “The HESCO barriers are in place, and we believe they will perform as designed, but our job is to plan for every scenario — especially in the face of what could be another historic flood event.”

The August 2024 glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) devastated parts of the Mendenhall Valley, damaging homes, public infrastructure, and utilities. That disaster led to both state and federal emergency declarations. Officials say the proactive approach this year will allow state resources and personnel to be pre-positioned.

The NWS warned that in past years, overtopping has preceded major flooding by as much as six days. On Sunday, August 10, instruments began detecting slow drops in basin water levels — another sign the release could be imminent.

Residents have been urged to finalize flood preparations immediately. Emergency alerts have been sent to cell phones throughout Juneau, and printed evacuation preparation notices are being distributed to every home within the 17-foot inundation zone. A second alert will be issued when water begins its rapid descent from the basin.

Governor Dunleavy underscored the importance of acting early: “By issuing this declaration before the flood occurs, we can position resources in advance to reduce impacts and preserve community safety.”

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Texas Redistricting Standoff Is Over: Democrats Will Reportedly Return to State House

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The Texas Democrats who fled the state to avoid a redistricting vote have decided to return, according to multiple sources that spoke to KTRK-TV.

Republicans had threatened to cut off their paychecks and even vacate their seats if they did not return to allow a quorum and proceed with official business. Democrats have been trying to shut down the approval of a redistricting map that some say would give Republicans a five-seat advantage in the U.S. House.

The KTRK report said the fleeing Democrats believe they have accomplished their goals of bringing national awareness to the redistricting effort and stopping a first special session.

After KTRK reported the development, it received a statement from a spokesperson for the Texas Democratic Caucus.

“Members are still assessing their strategies going forward and are in a private meeting to make decisions about future plans currently,” the statement reads. (Read more from “Texas Redistricting Standoff Is Over: Democrats Will Reportedly Return to State House” HERE)

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MULTI-GENDER BATHROOM? Parents Outraged Over High School’s New Layout

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When students return to Christiansburg High School for classes on Wednesday, they’ll find at least one large “open plan” gender-neutral and multiple-stall bathroom.

Parents are raising the alarm.

“I would have been mortified at that age,” Alecia Vaught, 49, who has two grandchildren at the southwestern Virginia school, told The Daily Signal about the bathroom situation.

The Daily Signal obtained photos of signs with symbols depicting a woman, a man, a half-man/half-woman, and a wheelchair. While the individual stalls have higher walls to increase privacy, the gender-neutral open concept means that teen boys and girls will share a handwashing space in view from the hallway.

While the architect in charge of the renovation plans defended the open bathroom as an attempt to prevent bullying and certain illicit activities, parents raised privacy concerns.

A Facebook user posted a photo of the bathroom in a Christiansburg High School Alumni group. (Read more from “MULTI-GENDER BATHROOM? Parents Outraged Over High School’s New Layout” HERE)

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California Bill Could Open “Legal Pathway” for Child Predators

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A bill moving through the California Legislature is sparking intense backlash from parental rights advocates who warn it could be exploited by child traffickers and other predators.

Assembly Bill 495, the Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025, introduced by Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez (D–San Fernando), is being promoted as a way to help undocumented minors stay with a designated “caregiver” if their parents are detained. But opponents argue the bill’s broad language would allow almost any unrelated adult to assume control over a child’s care—without parental consent, court oversight, or background checks.

Attorney Erin Friday, president of Our Duty-USA, called AB 495 “a child trafficker’s and kidnapper’s dream bill,” noting that it requires only an affidavit and a form of ID to gain temporary parental authority. The bill allows a prospective caregiver to simply state they have “advised the parent(s)” or are “unable to contact the parent(s),” without needing a parent’s signature or a court seal.

Critics point out that the legislation applies to any child, regardless of immigration status, and permits the transfer of rights to individuals with no blood relation, including teachers, medical professionals, neighbors, or family friends. “We’re talking about a legal pathway for predators to operate in plain sight,” Friday warned.

Concerns also extend to medical authority. The bill grants caregivers power over a child’s schooling, residency, and healthcare—including mental health treatments. Opponents fear this could enable minors to receive gender transition services without parental knowledge, citing California’s 2022 SB 107 law, which already permits such treatments for minors from other states without parental consent.

Faith leaders have joined the opposition. Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills urged parents to consider leaving California if the measure passes. Gina Gleason, the church’s Real Impact ministry director, emphasized the urgency of public pushback, warning that Democrats’ supermajority makes passage likely unless citizens mobilize.

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Kim Davis Petitions Supreme Court to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

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Former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis — once jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples — is again asking the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit its 2015 landmark ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.

In a 90-page petition filed last month, Davis urged the Court to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, calling it a “legal fiction” and arguing that it violates the religious liberty of Americans who hold traditional beliefs about marriage.

Davis, 59, made national headlines in 2015 when she refused to issue a marriage license to David Ermold and David Moore, a gay couple in Rowan County, Kentucky, shortly after Obergefell was decided. Her refusal led to a five-day jail sentence, and in 2022 a federal jury found she had violated the couple’s constitutional right to marry. She was ordered to pay $100,000 in emotional damages, plus $260,000 in attorneys’ fees.

Mat Staver, founder and chairman of the conservative legal group Liberty Counsel, which represents Davis, said in a statement that the case shows “why the U.S. Supreme Court should overturn the wrongly decided Obergefell v. Hodges opinion.” He argued that the First Amendment should protect public officials from being forced to choose between “faith and livelihood.”

“If ever a case deserved review,” the petition states, “the first individual who was thrown in jail post-Obergefell for seeking accommodation for her religious beliefs should be it.” The filing claims Davis’s actions were protected by her First Amendment rights and that the damages awarded to the couple were based solely on “purported emotional distress.”

The petition also directly asks the Court to reconsider Obergefell and the “legal fiction of substantive due process” on which it was based.

William Powell, attorney for Ermold and Moore, dismissed Davis’s arguments, expressing confidence the Court will not take up the case. “Marriage equality is settled law,” Powell said, adding that the lower courts were correct in rejecting Davis’s legal claims.

This is not Davis’s first appeal to the nation’s highest court. The Supreme Court declined to hear her case in 2020, leaving the Obergefell ruling intact.

Instant Karma: Watch Two Chinese Ships Crash Into Each Other While Trying To Harass Neighbor’s Coast Guard

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Two Chinese ships collided with each other in the South China Sea on Monday while trying to harass the Philippines’ coast guard, video shows.

In a high-speed chase, the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 3104 was pursuing the Philippine patrol ship BRP Suluan approximately 10.5 nautical miles east of the contentious Scarborough Shoal, deploying water its water cannon at one point, according to Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson Jay Tarriela. As the CCG vessel approached the boat, it collided with a larger Chinese Navy destroyer that attempted to intervene by positioning itself between the Philippine ship and the coast guard cutter.

“The CCG 3104 … performed a risky maneuver from the PCG vessel’s starboard quarter, leading to the impact with the PLA Navy warship. This resulted in substantial damage to the CCG vessel’s forecastle, rendering it unseaworthy,” the spokesman wrote.

Footage captured from aboard the Suluan documents the significant hull damage sustained by both Chinese vessels following the collision.

(Read more from “Instant Karma: Watch Two Chinese Ships Crash Into Each Other While Trying To Harass Neighbor’s Coast Guard” HERE)

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Harvard Scientist Warns Mystery Halloween Comet Could Be Alien Probe

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A prominent Harvard astrophysicist is urging world leaders to treat a recently discovered interstellar object as a matter of global priority, warning that time may be running short to prepare for potential contact with extraterrestrial technology.

Professor Avi Loeb, known for his outspoken views on UFOs and space anomalies, has raised alarms over comet 31/ATLAS — an unusual celestial body spotted in June that will pass near Earth on October 31. Loeb believes the object’s unusual characteristics warrant serious investigation and international coordination.

“This is the kind of thing that should be discussed at the highest levels,” Loeb said in a recent interview. “We make policies for threats like asteroids, climate change, and AI — but alien technology is rarely even on the agenda.”

Astronomers have noted that 31/ATLAS is larger than typical comets and appears to emit a light ahead of it rather than the usual glowing tail trailing behind. This anomaly has fueled speculation that the object may not be a standard comet at all, but potentially an artificial craft.

Loeb emphasized that if the object is confirmed to be alien in origin, its approach could have far-reaching consequences. “The response depends entirely on its nature and intent,” he explained. “It’s like having an unexpected visitor in your backyard — you need to figure out why they’re there before deciding how to respond.”

As Halloween draws closer and 31/ATLAS continues its approach, Loeb is calling for an international framework to handle potential first contact scenarios — a step he says humanity should take before it’s too late.

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