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Opinion: You could be the next one unlawfully imprisoned in Trump’s Salvadoran gulag​


On Monday, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele joined Donald Trump in the Oval Office for a summit that will live on in national infamy. It will be remembered as the day Trump revealed the next phase of his attack on America’s bedrock legal principles.

“Homegrown criminals are next,” Trump told the assembled reporters. “I said homegrowns are next, the homegrowns. You gotta build about five more places. I’d like to include them in the group of people to get them out of the country.”

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Blue slip (U.S. Senate) - Wikipedia

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Schumer invokes Senate ‘blue slip’ to block Trump US attorney nominees​

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) has invoked the Senate’s “blue slip” tradition to block President Trump’s appointees to serve as U.S. attorneys for two of the most prestigious districts in the country, the southern and eastern districts of New York.

Schumer announced Wednesday that he will use his senatorial privilege to block Trump’s nomination of former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton, a Trump loyalist, to serve as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and Joseph Nocella, a prominent local Republican, to serve as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District.

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When democrats are in charge they call it executive privilege and no one ever gets charged with anything. When we are in charge the courts work overtime to stop everything Trump tries to do.
 
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Technically, taxes to the U.S. Corporation are voluntary by signing your name.
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I know a guy that lost that one big time. He stood flatfooted and told me he did not sign the tax form, so he owed nothing.

It seems that if you have signed any gummint document, you have signed. But the IRS got him because he filed the year before.

His name was Garza, IIRC. He also found out he could be a Sovereign Citizen and not be bound by anything but Maritime Law.

This was a long time ago. If he is still alive, I would bet a Krugerrand that he would be a "woman" now.
 
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Martin Armstrong: The World is Heading Towards War and Gold is Responding​

Tom welcomes back Martin Armstrong from Armstrong Economics to explore current global economic trends, geopolitical tensions, and market reactions. Armstrong discusses how governments worldwide are facing declining trust due to progressive agendas, citing examples like Germany's shift toward far-right parties and Europe's struggles with migration.

Armstrong highlights the cyclical nature of political movements, referencing Trump's 2016 victory as a starting point for this global anti-government sentiment. He also touches on free speech restrictions, drawing parallels between historical financial suppression in Europe and today's broader censorship trends.

Regarding U.S.-China trade tensions, Armstrong explains that tariffs are often misunderstood, citing historical context from the 1930s to show they don't cause economic collapses but can lead to trade wars. He critiques media coverage for sensationalism, particularly Bloomberg's recent claims about market corrections, arguing these panic-inducing narratives mislead investors.

Armstrong also delves into Trump's policies, questioning his understanding of general economic and suggesting that lower corporate taxes could boost competitiveness. However, he warns against blaming Trump for broader economic declines, which he attributes to global trends rather than individual leaders.

The discussion shifts to gold's role as a safe haven during geopolitical instability, with Armstrong emphasizing its historical correlation with war and political uncertainty.

Time Stamp References:
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - News & Keeping Up
5:07 - Confidence in Gov't
8:35 - Objectivity & Markets
18:17 - Trump Rhetoric & China
21:52 - CPI Lies & Obligations
23:13 - Trade Negotiations?
29:39 - Comparative Advantage
39:10 - China & Real Reasons
43:30 - Bond Markets & China?
46:34 - Trump & Jerome Powell
52:55 - Trump Policy Outlook
57:30 - U.S. Income Tax
1:00:00 - European Depression
1:02:10 - Trump Reforms & Peace?
1:13:44 - Gold Recent Strength
1:16:51 - Gold & Safety Flight
1:18:24 - Wrap Up

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Report to Congress on Golden Dome Program​

The following is the April 16, 2025, Congressonal Research Service In Focus report, The Golden Dome (Iron Dome) for America: Overview and Issues for Congressional Consideration.

From the report​

On January 27, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14186, titled The Iron Dome for America. The EO announced a shift in U.S. missile defense policy, expanding the scope of the homeland missile defense mission and directing the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop “a next generation missile shield.” The EO directed the Secretary of Defense to submit several deliverables to begin implementing this new policy. In February 2025, the executive branch redubbed the project “Golden Dome for America.”

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Sorry, Mr. Secretary—That’s Not an Audit​

With gold soaring past $3,300, it feels like the perfect moment to revisit a topic many of us haven’t forgotten: the gold at Fort Knox—and whether it’s actually still there.

And as it happens, something caught my eye that makes this question even more timely.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently gave an interview with Bloomberg, where he confidently stated that there’s a report confirming the gold is indeed there at Fort Knox. What’s more, Bessent also claimed they audit the gold every single year.

Take a listen/watch below.

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In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program​

The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a sweeping $7.7 billion package to boost public school funding.
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In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program

The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a sweeping $7.7 billion package to boost public school funding.
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Gunman kills 2, wounds 6 others during a shooting at Florida State University​

Updated April 17, 2025

At least two people were killed and six others hospitalized after a shooting by a student at Florida State University in Tallahassee, according to law enforcement.

In an alert issued around noon to those on campus, FSU warned people to "shelter in place" and stated that police had responded to "an active shooter call at the Student Union."

Shortly after 3 p.m., the university said, "Law enforcement has neutralized the threat." Authorities also lifted the lockdown for most of the campus, except for nine buildings that are still an "active crime scene."

Authorities identified the alleged gunman as Phoenix Ikner, the son of a current and longtime Leon County deputy. Sheriff Walter McNeil says the 20-year-old suspect had access to one of the deputy's personal handguns, and it was found at the scene along with a shotgun. The sheriff says the suspect, an FSU student who is in custody, was well-known to the department and had participated in several training programs, including as a member of the department's 'youth advisory council'.

 

Florida State gunman used deputy mom’s former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities say​

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The 20-year-old son of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire Thursday at Florida State University with his mother’s former service weapon, killing two people and wounding at least six others, investigators said.

Officers quickly arrived and shot and wounded the shooter after he refused to comply with commands, said Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell.

Authorities have not yet revealed a motive for the shooting, which began around lunchtime just outside the student union, sending students and frightened parents hiding for cover in a bowling alley and a freight elevator inside the building.

The shooter, identified by police as Phoenix Ikner, is believed to be a Florida State student, investigators said. The two people who died were not students, said Florida State University Police Chief Jason Trumbower, adding that he would not release additional information about the victims.

The shooter obtained access to a weapon that belongs to his mother, who has been with the sheriff’s office for over 18 years and has been a model employee, said Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil. Police said they believed Ikner shot the victims using his mother’s former service handgun.

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Florida State gunman used deputy mom's former service weapon to kill 2 and wound 6, authorities say

Investigators say the 20-year-old son of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire at Florida State University with his mother’s former service weapon.
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