Speaker Mike Johnson Caves to Swamp Politics Again: Agrees with Musk Criticism but Weak Johnson Pushes Massive Spending Bill Anyway

It’s not a “stopgap” spending bill. Stop calling it that. It’s a massive change to federal policy.

Includes:

• First Pay Raise for Congress in 15 Years

• Allows Congress to opt out of Obamacare and join federal workers’ health plans (this was a MAJOR point of contention during Obamacare debate)

• Funds highly controversial censorship efforts at the State Department

— These 3 things alone are major policy issues that in a just world wouldn’t be rammed through in a lame duck session as the outgoing Congress was mostly just roasted at the ballot box. This is not just a continuing resolution at current levels or something.

https://x.com/mboyle1/status/1869421002171850767

‘They rule through fear’: Can the suits hide the bloody past of the new Syrian authorities?

What role do regional allies and external forces play in fueling the rise of HTS

As Syria grapples with a new chapter following the collapse of Bashar Assad’s regime, Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa – known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani – has emerged as a key power broker in northern Syria. Leading Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a group with roots in Al-Qaeda, al-Sharaa has shed his militant image, donning tailored suits in a calculated bid to rebrand himself as a pragmatic leader. Yet, this transformation masks a bloody history, and the international support enabling HTS raises critical questions about the broader dynamics of the Syrian conflict.

From jihadist operative to pragmatic strategist

Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa began his career as a devoted jihadist operative, rising through the ranks of Al-Qaeda under the mentorship of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi and later Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. His establishment of Jabhat al-Nusra in Syria in 2011 marked the beginning of his journey as a key player in the Syrian Civil War. By 2013, al-Sharaa broke from Baghdadi, positioning his group as an independent force.

His leadership was defined by calculated pivots. In 2017, he rebranded Jabhat al-Nusra into HTS, severing formal ties with Al-Qaeda and presenting the group as a local governing entity. While these rebranding efforts were widely dismissed as superficial, they successfully allowed al-Sharaa to attract both regional support and a degree of international tolerance.

A bloody legacy built on fear

HTS’ rise to power has been accompanied by relentless violence, particularly targeting ethnic and religious minorities. Under al-Sharaa’s leadership, the group orchestrated campaigns of terror that cemented its dominance while devastating communities:

The Yazidi genocide (2014): During al-Sharaa’s alignment with ISIS, fighters played a role in the systemic massacre of Yazidis in Sinjar. Thousands of men were executed, while women and children were enslaved in a campaign later recognized as genocide. Survivors described the dehumanizing brutality. “They treated us as animals,” said one Yazidi survivor. “They killed my father and brothers and sold me in a market like I was nothing.”

The Afrin campaign (2018): In northern Syria, HTS targeted Kurdish civilians in a campaign of destruction and displacement. Villages were burned, men executed, and women subjected to widespread sexual violence. “They erased us,” a Kurdish survivor who refused to be identified said in testimony . “Not just our homes, but our history and our future. They call it governance, but it’s just war by another name.”

These atrocities reveal a leadership style rooted in the use of fear and sectarian division as tools of control. They also raise questions about the regional and international support that has sustained HTS despite its violent history.

The role of regional and international backers

While al-Sharaa’s HTS rebrands itself as a governance-focused entity, the group’s operations continue to be bolstered by external support. Regional neighbors, including Türkiye and Qatar, have reportedly played a significant role in funding and arming HTS. Intelligence-sharing and logistical backing have enabled the group to maintain its stronghold in Idlib and expand its influence.

Türkiye’s role: Türkiye, a NATO ally of the US, has been accused of providing weapons, funds, and tactical support to HTS under the guise of countering Kurdish militias. Turkish intelligence has reportedly worked closely with HTS leaders, leveraging the group as a proxy force to advance its geopolitical objectives in northern Syria. This relationship has drawn sharp criticism from human rights groups, who warn that Türkiye’s involvement risks normalizing HTS’ control.

https://www.rt.com/news/609548-they-rule-through-fear-syria/

Church of England Child Sex Abuse Scandal Sees Another Major Resignation

George Carey, who was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1991 to 2002, quit after a BBC investigation reported that he allowed a priest who had been banned over sexual abuse claims to return to priesthood.

His resignation letter, sent on Dec. 4, said he had been in active ministry since 1962 and is turning 90. The letter did not mention the investigation.

The BBC reported that Carey agreed to allow a priest, David Tudor, to return to working in the church in 1994 after Tudor was suspended from ministry for five years over allegations of assault against teenage girls.

Documents suggested that Carey advocated for Tudor to get a job in a diocese, the BBC reported.

Carey’s resignation came as another senior clergyman due to take temporary charge of the Church of England faced calls to resign over his handling of Tudor’s case.

https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2024/12/18/church-of-england-child-sex-abuse-scandal-sees-another-major-resignation/

Israeli Defense Minister Says Israeli Military Will Occupy Gaza After War

The comments from Israel Katz come amid reports that say Israel and Hamas are close to a hostage deal that will involve a temporary ceasefire

“After we defeat Hamas’ military and governmental power in Gaza, Israel will have security control over Gaza with full freedom of action, just as it did in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank),” Katz wrote on X.

https://news.antiwar.com/2024/12/17/israeli-defense-minister-says-israeli-military-will-occupy-gaza-after-war/

Israeli Attacks Kill at Least 31 Palestinians Over 24 Hours

Dozens were killed by Israeli strikes on the besieged north

In Beit Lahia, which has been under total siege since early October as part of an ethnic cleansing campaign, at least 15 people were believed to be killed or missing under the rubble following an Israeli airstrike. Rescuers were unable to access the site due to the siege of the city.

The medics told Reuters that at least 10 other Palestinians were killed by Israeli attacks in other parts of Beit Lahia and Gaza City. Beit Lahia’s Kamal Adwan Hospital also said Israeli forces targeted its electricity generators, oxygen network, and water tanks, endangering the lives of patients.

In southern Gaza, Israeli tanks entered the Mawasi camp, a so-called “safe zone” that has come under frequent Israeli attacks. According to Reuters, IDF soldiers forcibly displaced Palestinian civilians, blew up several houses, and burned down tents.

https://news.antiwar.com/2024/12/17/israeli-attacks-kill-at-least-31-palestinians-over-24-hours/

Israel Continues to Flaunt Ceasefire, Military Demolishes Homes in Southern Lebanon

Israel also claims ‘violation’ of truce by Hezbollah, launches drone strike

Now into the third week of the Israeli ceasefire with Lebanon, the situation seems no more settled than it had been. Israeli forces continue to operate across southern Lebanon, their drones carry out attacks, and Israeli military bulldozers are now conducting operations to demolish civilian homes in southern towns and villages.

The 60-day ceasefire is supposed to see Israel withdraw its troops from Lebanon by the end of that time. Though some Israeli troops have been redeployed, others remain, and are continuing operations. The reports from the coastal town of Naqoura are that Israeli troops have fired bursts of machine gun fire, and the bulldozers have destroyed multiple homes.

Naqoura is in the Tyre District, and only about 4 km from the border crossing into Israel. Israel has been keen to establish a “buffer zone” inside southern Lebanon and those efforts seem not to have stopped even though the war is supposed to be over.

Other demolitions of homes were reported in the village of Kfarkila, where what few homes were left standing during the war are being leveled. Kfarkila is also extremely close to the border.

https://news.antiwar.com/2024/12/17/israel-continues-to-flaunt-ceasefire-military-demolishes-homes-in-southern-lebanon/

Moderna Halts mRNA RSV Vaccine Trial for Children After FIVE INFANTS Were Hospitalized

Moderna has paused its mRNA RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine trial for children after five infants were hospitalized with severe respiratory complications.

Moderna has paused its mRNA RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) vaccine trial for children after five infants were hospitalized with severe respiratory complications.

This comes just days after the FDA quietly admitted it had halted enrollment in similar trials, citing safety concerns for children under two years old.

The news broke during Thursday’s FDA Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) meeting, where panelists struggled to navigate the safety implications of Moderna’s findings, Fierce Pharma reported.

Henry Bernstein, a professor of pediatrics at Hofstra/Northwell, stated, “This all seems like an incredible conundrum with lots of unanswered questions remaining—lots to still learn.”

The halted trial, identified as mRNA-1365-P101, sought to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of two mRNA-based vaccines, mRNA-1345 and mRNA-1365. The vaccines were designed to protect infants and toddlers against RSV.

“FDA was notified of a study pause in Phase 1 study mRNA-1365-P101 due to a study pause criterion being met. A potential safety signal for RSV sLRTI was identified, and as additional information accrued, an imbalance in cases of RSV sLRTI was noted, with more cases identified in the vaccine groups compared with the control group. This raised a concern for possible VAERD,” according to the briefing document.

During the study’s younger cohort phase (5 months to <8 months), severe RSV-associated lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) emerged in a disproportionate number of vaccinated participants compared to those who received a placebo. According to the trial data:

Five cases of severe RSV-LRTI occurred among vaccinated infants receiving lower doses of the vaccines.

Only one case was reported in the placebo group, highlighting a concerning imbalance.

Symptomatic RSV infections progressed to severe illness in 26.3% of vaccinated infants, compared to just 8.3% in the placebo group.

https://lionessofjudah.substack.com/p/breaking-moderna-halts-mrna-rsv-vaccine

Congress gives themselves a 39% pay raise

Congress has sparked outrage by approving a 39% pay raise for its members. This decision, coming at a time when many Americans face financial struggles, has left voters questioning the priorities of their elected officials and the ethics behind such a move.

The raise was buried in a 1,547-page spending bill designed to prevent a government shutdown. This last-minute “continuing resolution” (CR) left little room for debate or public scrutiny. By removing a long-standing provision blocking automatic pay increases, Congress effectively ensured their own pay hike for the first time in over a decade.

Financially, the raise increases annual salaries from $174,000 to $180,600—an additional $6,600. For perspective, this is more than double the 2023 median U.S. household income of $80,610. Critics argue this disparity underscores Congress’s detachment from everyday Americans, fueling resentment and skepticism about their priorities.

Opposition has been fierce. Representative Jared Golden of Maine condemned the move, stating, “If any of my colleagues can’t afford to live on this income, they should find another line of work.” Many Americans share this sentiment, calling the raise an affront to workers who continue to face stagnant wages and rising costs.

The timing has only deepened the backlash. At a moment when families are cutting back during economic uncertainty, lawmakers’ decision to enrich themselves feels tone-deaf and self-serving. Critics have labeled the raise a “Christmas tree” provision—loaded with perks for legislators while their constituents struggle to make ends meet.

This controversy exposes a glaring lack of transparency in how Congress operates. By hiding such a contentious raise in a dense spending bill, lawmakers sidestepped accountability and left voters feeling betrayed. The question remains: will this spark meaningful reforms, or will Congress continue to prioritize itself over the public it serves?

https://citizenwatchreport.com/congress-gives-themselves-a-39-pay-raise/

Here are the Top 10 Takeaways from the bombshell new J6 Interim Report:

https://twitter.com/i/status/1869057285202247728

New York Resident Pleads Guilty to Operating Secret Police Station of the Chinese Government in Lower Manhattan

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/new-york-resident-pleads-guilty-operating-secret-police-station-chinese-government-lower

If you were curious why Igor Kirillov was just assassinated, watch this video.

In August 2023, Kirillov outlined how the US and Big Pharma “rule the world” by “manufacturing biological crises”.

He also discussed how all of this evidence has been submitted to the UN many times, and gets vetoed every time by the US, because the US cannot refute the documentation.

Essentially, Kirillov found the paper trail proving that the US government, along with NGOs and oligarchs, created C19, and used it to generate trillions in profit for pharmaceutical companies via vaccine production, as well as advancing government overreach via emergency powers.

This is the reason they just killed him. He was trying to expose the biggest crime in human history.

https://x.com/i/status/1869156554752073953

US Government denies FOIA request for sealed USS Liberty records. 57 year old files to remain classified.

The USS Liberty incident was an attack on a United States Navy technical research ship (a spy ship), USS Liberty, by Israeli Air Force jet fighter aircraft and Israeli Navy motor torpedo boats, on 8 June 1967, during the Six-Day War. The combined air and sea attack killed 34 crew members (naval officers, seamen, two marines, and one civilian NSA employee), wounded 171 crew members, and severely damaged the ship. At the time, the ship was in international waters north of the Sinai Peninsula, about 25.5 nautical miles (47.2 km; 29.3 mi) northwest from the Egyptian city of Arish.

Israel apologized for the attack, saying that USS Liberty had been attacked in error after being mistaken for an Egyptian ship. Both the Israeli and U.S. governments conducted inquiries and issued reports that concluded the attack was a mistake due to Israeli confusion about the ship’s identity. Others, including survivors of the attack, have rejected these conclusions and maintain that the attack was deliberate. Thomas Hinman Moorer, 7th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, accused President Lyndon B. Johnson of having covered up that the attack was a deliberate act.

‘The Americans have findings that show our pilots were aware the ship was American,’ a newly published document by the State Archives says. – Source

USS Liberty survivor Phil Tourney and Candace Owens talk about Israel planned their attack a year in advance. – Source

On November 21, 2024, Senior Judge Marsha J. Pechman of the US District Court for the Western District of Washington issued what seems likely to be her final order in Kinnucan v. National Security Agency et al. The order came more than four years after the federal case was first filed in September 2020. The suit was brought to obtain records the NSA, Central Intelligence Agency, and the Defense Intelligence Agency had failed to release despite a series of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests concerning the USS Liberty (AGTR-5).

More than 57 years after the attack, the FOIA lawsuit revealed new details and, more importantly, it made it clear that the US government is still refusing to release hundreds of pages of documents concerning the assault

https://citizenwatchreport.com/us-government-denies-foia-request-for-sealed-uss-liberty-records-57-year-old-files-to-remain-classified/

The New York Times Ignored Source’s Doubts About Hamas Docs Provided by Israel

A key figure in verifying an incendiary story that sought to link Iran to the October 7 attacks reveals what he actually told the paper.

A key source named by The New York Times as an expert helping to verify the authenticity of internal Hamas documents in a major report in October told Drop Site News he had raised concerns about the veracity of the documents in his interviews with the Times. Israel provided the paper with alleged Hamas meeting minutes as part of its campaign to directly link Iran to the planning of the October 7 attacks.

Salah al-Din al-Awawdeh, whom the paper described as “a Hamas member and a former fighter in its military wing who is now an analyst based in Istanbul,” said a Times reporter only permitted him to review one page of the 30 pages of documents the Times asked him to verify. Al-Awawdeh, according to WhatsApp messages seen by Drop Site News, told a Times reporter that without seeing more of the document “it is hard to judge” its authenticity.

“I asked for the other pages and he said he couldn’t send them to me but he said he could read them to me at a later time and I told him that wouldn’t work, if I could see the pages, it would be preferable,” al-Awawdeh told Drop Site. The Times never provided al-Awawdeh with additional pages and subsequently cited him in an October 12 story as the only named source for its verification of what it described as “Minutes of Hamas’s secret meetings” that “provide a detailed record of the planning for the Oct. 7 terrorist attack.”

Al-Awawdeh said he told the Times that he did not believe the alleged Hamas meetings were specifically about the October 7 plans and that he doubted Iran—or any other outside forces—were informed in advance of the plot. Nonetheless, the story was published with the headline: “Secret Documents Show Hamas Tried to Persuade Iran to Join Its Oct. 7 Attack.”

Notably, the Times did not address Drop Site’s questions about the authenticity of the documents in response to a request for comment. The story “involved multiple reporters speaking to numerous people in order to understand, corroborate and contextualize the documents referenced,” Times spokesperson Charlie Stadtlander said in a statement. “This work did not just interpret the sensitive documents themselves but also reported from multiple angles on the real-life events and entities involved. It’s an exhaustive and deeply-reported piece of independent journalism. Mr. al-Awawdeh was just one of the numerous people consulted in the course of reporting to offer context, and was not the sole or even primary means of understanding the contents of the documents.” The Times, however, stated that it consulted al-Awawdeh specifically to assess their authenticity.

This episode, along with other reports published in the Times and other major U.S. and international news organizations, raises serious questions about the extent to which powerful media organizations have permitted Israel to launder its agenda in Gaza. Throughout the past 14 months, news organizations have crafted stories based on unverified Israeli assertions and “intelligence” that have bolstered Israel’s strategic messaging and propaganda campaigns that often accompany its escalation of brutality and killing in Gaza.

Over the weekend, the Israeli military killed at least 63 people in bombings it carried out against two schools that were housing thousands of displaced Palestinians. The Khalil Oweida School in Beit Hanoun and the Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz School in Khan Younis were both run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East, the main international organization providing aid to the Palestinians of Gaza.“Civilians were hit as they were sleeping, including women and children. They were not warned by the Israeli military before the attack,” Al Jazeera correspondent Tareq Abu Azzoum, said, reporting on the Khan Younis attack. “Some of the bodies were shredded to pieces due to the scale of the attack in question.” The Israeli military alleged that the Khan Younis school, which was teeming with displaced civilians, served as a Hamas command and control center—a claim that was then repeated in news stories on the strike.

https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/new-york-times-ignored-doubts-hamas-iran-october-7-documents

You're an Antisemite if you Oppose Genocide

'No Civilians. Everyone's a Terrorist': IDF Soldiers Expose Arbitrary Killings and Rampant Lawlessness in Gaza's Netzarim Corridor

'Of 200 bodies, only 10 were confirmed as Hamas members': IDF soldiers who served in Gaza tell Haaretz that anyone who crosses an imaginary line in the contested Neztarim corridor is shot to death, with every Palestinian casualty counting as a terrorist – even if they were just a child

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The line appears on no map and exists in no official military order. While senior Israel Defense Forces officials might deny its existence, in the heart of the Gaza Strip, north of the Netzarim corridor, nothing is more real.

https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-12-18/ty-article-magazine/.premium/idf-soldiers-expose-arbitrary-killings-and-rampant-lawlessness-in-gazas-netzarim-corridor/00000193-da7f-de86-a9f3-fefff2e50000

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The line appears on no map and exists in no official military order. While senior Israel Defense Forces officials might deny its existence, in the heart of the Gaza Strip, north of the Netzarim corridor, nothing is more real.

Zionists and their supporters are a laughing stock worldwide

for attempting to classify opposition to the slaughter of Palestinians

as antisemitic bigotry. You're disgusting!

Everyone knows that Oct 7, 2023 took place with Israeli complicity. That's why Satanyahiu refuses to allow an investigation! About 1200 Israelis died on Oct 7, half due to IDF Hannibal Doctrine. How can this justify the slaughter and maiming of over 100,000 Palestinians?

Everyone knows that this attack served as a pretext for ethnic cleansing and a Greater Israel.

And don't kid yourself, we're on their list. Israel will "defend itself" until those who resist their "Choseness"

are all dead.

“Hey Candace Owens

@RealCandaceO

Let’s drop the charade, Candace, and talk about your father-in-law’s Jewish heritage and your Rothschild- and Peter Thiel-adjacent connections through your grift “Glorifi.”

Baron Michael Stahel Farmer

•Your father-in-law is Deputy Chair of the Council for Christians and Jews.

•”Converted to Christianity” at age 35—but what was he before?

He’s been open about his Jewish upbringing and heritage.✡️

Crypto-Joo 101

•Isn’t it odd, Candace, that the woman crowned Antisemite of the Year married directly into a family steeped in Jewish ties? Facts don’t care about your feelings.

Glorifi’s Rothschild Connections

You proudly called yourself “the face of Glorifi,” but let’s talk about who was really behind it:

1.Toby Neugebauer✡️, Glorifi’s founder, ran the project with funding linked to:

•Millennium Management, owned by ✡️Israel Englander✡️, a hedge fund titan with ties to Rothschild & Co., Credit Suisse, and other globalist financial powerhouses.

•Mastercard and Vanguard, notorious for their links to international banking elites.

2.Neugebauer’s network overlaps with Rothschild-controlled groups, making Glorifi look less like a “patriotic alternative” and more like a Trojan horse for Zionist influence.

Oh, and don’t forget Peter Thiel, the Silicon Valley tech mogul, is also involved with Glorifi. Thiel has been tied to several dark money projects and is known for his association with shadowy tech-financial ventures, including his work on Ambrosia, a company attempting to synthesize adrenochrome for immortality purposes (yep, this is the same guy). Thiel’s fascination with extreme wealth and control isn’t just about technology; it’s about creating a new world order—one where the likes of Owens can be used to carry out his agendas.

Your Kickstart From Morton Klein?

You didn’t just stumble into the spotlight, did you, Candace?

•Morton Klein, the President of the Zionist Organization of America, played a key role in your early rise.

•The same Klein whose organization staunchly advocates for Israeli interests above all else.

You’ve been marketed as “anti-establishment,” but your ties tell a different story.

Between your Zionist-linked father-in-law, Rothschild-backed Glorifi, and Morton Klein’s mentorship, the real question is: Who are you really working for?”

~Sir Escanor, Original Here

https://nemosnewsnetwork.com/candace-owens-controlled-opposition-anti-semite/

Ashton Kutcher Accused of Supplying Children to 'Diddy VIPs' to Rape

Hollywood's golden boy, Ashton Kutcher, may not be as squeaky clean as the boy-next-door image carefully crafted by Hollywood's PR machine.

Investigators probing the case against Sean “Diddy” Combs have turned their attention to Kutcher, raising alarming questions about his ties to a massive entertainment industry blackmail operation, Baxter Dmitry writes .

As the walls close in, authorities warn that Kutcher could pose a flight risk and could even attempt to tamper with witnesses, deepening the scandal.

As the investigation expands, Hollywood insiders warn that Kutcher, once seen as the quintessential Hollywood nice guy, could face a public reckoning and a life behind bars, just like his close friends Sean Combs and Danny Masterson.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently behind bars at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, the same facility where Jeffrey Epstein was held, awaiting trial on child trafficking, rape and racketeering charges.

Is the man described by insiders as his former lieutenant, Ashton Kutcher, about to join him behind bars?

Witnesses say Diddy and Kutcher were as thick as thieves in the early 2000s, with Diddy allegedly pulling Kutcher deep into his inner circle and involving him in blackmail and child trafficking.

According to insiders, Kutcher, possibly operating under blackmail, was tasked with providing Diddy with access to the very young “pizza and hot dogs” that Diddy's VIP partners most craved.

Surviving footage from the time paints a deeply disturbing picture – two adult men, comfortable in each other's company and working together, reportedly engaged in calculated grooming.

This clip featuring 13-year-old child star Daveigh Chase resurfaced this year after Diddy was accused of raping a 13-year-old with two unnamed male celebrities.

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https://www.frontnieuws.com/ashton-kutcher-beschuldigd-van-het-leveren-van-kinderen-aan-diddy-vips-om-te-verkrachten/