Bilderberg Group Taps Former NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg as New Chair of the ‘Steering Committee’

“Founded in 1954, the Bilderberg group has long drawn fascination for its clandestine meetings at exclusive hotels and alpine resorts where attendees hold discussions on international relations, economics and security.

Heads of the CIA and MI6 have been among its members, while Henry Kissinger was a regular alongside the likes of Bill Clinton, Bill Gates and then-Prince Charles.”

Stoltenberg arrives as Trump is set to enact his promises of no longer spend billions in US taxpayer money to fund other countries’ wars.

“Stoltenberg’s tenure at NATO was dominated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict and he proudly claimed to have overseen ‘the largest reinforcement of our collective defense in a generation.’ Many of his Bilderberg colleagues have benefited from this increased defense spending. Among them is Trump insider Peter Thiel, boss of AI giant Palantir, whose technology has been used by Ukraine in the fight against Putin.”

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14226661/Bilderberg-Group-worlds-secretive-society-leader-Jens-Stoltenberg-Trump-presidency.html

Alexander Downer Exposes FBI's Deceit In Opening Russia Investigation

A few days ago, our friend Stephen McIntyre, one of the original Russiagate investigators, sent a tweet to revisit a question that many of us have pondered for years but which has never been fully resolved. As a result, we finally now have the answer. That is because, in response to McIntyre’s tweet, the key figure has come forward to confirm what many of us have suspected all along.

McIntyre's tweet highlighted that, according to the FBI, it was Australian diplomat Alexander Downer who initiated the inception of the Crossfire Hurricane investigation. However, the narratives surrounding this event differ significantly between Downer's account in Special Counsel John Durham’s report and the FBI's version. Downer has now stepped forward to affirm Durham's version with a three-word tweet: “Durham is right”. This development carries substantial implications for the entire Russiagate saga, particularly regarding its fraudulent origins.

Downer’s confirmation represents a significant breakthrough in unraveling the final puzzle pieces of Russiagate, not necessarily because the information is new or surprising, but rather because it confirms that the FBI was aware from the outset that its justification for initiating the Trump-Russia investigation was phony.

The two competing versions of the Crossfire Hurricane origin story can be summarized as follows: According to the FBI, Trump campaign advisor George Papadopoulos met with Australia’s ambassador in London, Alexander Downer, and Downer’s assistant, Erika Thompson. During this meeting, Papadopoulos is supposed to have “suggested the Trump team had received some kind of suggestion” that Russia might assist the Trump campaign by anonymously releasing damaging information about Hillary Clinton prior to the 2016 election.

Robert Mueller went one step further, claiming that what Papadopoulos had talked about was “that the Russian government had “dirt” on Hillary Clinton in the form of thousands of emails.”

Downer’s account, as detailed in the Durham report, states, “Papadopoulos made no mention of Clinton emails, dirt or any specific approach by the Russian government to the Trump campaign team with an offer or suggestion of providing assistance. Rather, Downer's recollection was that Papadopoulos simply stated "the Russians have information" and that was all.”

Notably, the day before Papadopoulos met with Downer and Thompson, Andrew Napolitano shared a nearly identical account on Fox News, raising the distinct possibility that Papadopoulos was simply reiterating what he had heard on TV, as opposed to any secret plot. In fact, we would argue that this is almost certainly what occurred: Papadopoulos enthusiastically repeated a story he had encountered on Fox News.

So, how did everything get blown out of proportion? This is where Downer’s confirmation of Durham’s account comes into play and why it is so important.

https://truthovernews.org/p/alexander-downer-exposes-fbis-deceit

Our Lying Eyes: New Photo Shows Biden With Hunter's Business Associates Despite Past Denials

“Lies.” That response was a mantra for President Joe Biden, who denied ever meeting or knowing about his son’s foreign dealings. Despite the pronounced lack of interest by most media outlets in the alleged multimillion dollar influence-peddling scheme, the House and conservative groups have doggedly pursued the matter and found overwhelming evidence that the President has repeatedly lied about his interactions with foreign clients. Now, a new photo further contradicts the President, who recently pardoned his son for any crimes committed over a ten-year period.

America First Legal has been engaged in a prolonged legal fight with the National Archives to get access to the undisclosed evidence. It recently won critical rulings forcing the release. The discovery includes this photo of then-vice president Joe Biden meeting with Hunter and his clients. It adds to an already ample photographic and testimonial record contradicting the President’s past denials.

The House has released records showing $27 million in payments from foreign sources to Hunter Biden and his business partners from 2014 to 2019. Hunter used official trips with his father to facilitate some of these associations.

Despite denying meeting with these clients or knowing anything about his son’s dealings, it was later revealed that Biden was repeatedly put on a speakerphone with clients, attended dinners, and took pictures with them, including BHR Partners CEO Jonathan Li. A key witness said that he sat down with Joe Biden specifically to discuss these foreign deals with this son.

Joe Biden later wrote college recommendation letters for Li’s son and daughter.

In the summer of 2019, Li wired Hunter Biden $250,000 that originated in Beijing and had Joe Biden’s Delaware home as the beneficiary address.

There were diamonds as gifts, lavish expense accounts, and a sports car, in addition to massive payments that Hunter claimed were “loans.” There are messages like the one to a Chinese businessman openly threatening the displeasure of Joe Biden if money is not sent to them immediately. In the WhatsApp message, Hunter stated:

“I am sitting here with my father, and we would like to understand why the commitment made has not been fulfilled. Tell the director that I would like to resolve this now before it gets out of hand, and now means tonight. And, Z, if I get a call or text from anyone involved in this other than you, Zhang, or the Chairman, I will make certain that between the man sitting next to me and every person he knows and my ability to forever hold a grudge that you will regret not following my direction. I am sitting here waiting for the call with my father.”

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/our-lying-eyes-new-photo-shows-biden-hunters-business-associates-despite-past-denials

African nation accuses France of financing terrorists

Paris is trying to foment instability in the Sahel region, Niger’s transitional leader has claimed

The military ruler made the allegations in an interview with state broadcaster RTN that was published on Thursday.

France “has poured several billion CFA francs” into armed organizations, including Boko Haram, which operates in Nigeria’s Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi states, as well as within Benin, according to Tchiani.

He also accused Ahmed Abubakar Rufai, former chief of Nigeria’s National Intelligence Agency, of playing a key role in training and supplying equipment to the Paris-backed militants.

‘‘In Nigeria… Ahmed Abubakar Rufai… was the focal point for training, acquisition of equipment, and financing related to terrorism,” Tchiani claimed.

Abuja has rejected the allegations, calling them “completely untrue.”

“Nigeria and Niger are related by history, culture, commerce and marriage. Nigeria has never and will never be interested in the destabilization of Niger,” Nigerian government spokesperson Mohammed Idris Malagi said in a statement on Friday.

“We urge Tchiani and the Niger junta to stop trying to create confusion, and stop trying to drive a wedge between Nigerians and Nigeriens,” he added.

https://www.rt.com/africa/610083-france-nigeria-supporting-terrorism-sahel-region-niger-claims/

South Korean Parliament Impeaches Acting President Han Duck-Soo Amid Escalating Political Crisis

South Korea plunged deeper into political chaos on Friday as parliament voted to impeach Prime Minister and Acting President Han Duck-soo, just two weeks after impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived emergency martial law stunt.

South Korea's parliament voted with 192 lawmakers to impeach Han, exceeding the critical 151-vote majority in the 300-member legislature. This now means Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will serve as acting president.

"I announce that Prime Minister Han Duck-soo's impeachment motion has passed. Out of the 192 lawmakers who voted, 192 voted to impeach," said National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-Shik.

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/south-korean-parliament-impeaches-acting-president-han-duck-soo-amid-escalating

https://twitter.com/i/status/1872603332470259937

Mark Zuckerberg Denies Hawaii 'Doomsday Bunker' Existence, Calls It A "Little Shelter”

Chang asked: "You do have a bunker there; is there something you know that we don't?"

Zuckerberg's response was priceless because he denied it was a doomsday bunker, calling it a "little shelter … basement."

https://youtu.be/R91_oQ4smys

https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/mark-zuckerberg-denies-doomsday-bunker-existence-calls-it-little-shelter

Younger Brother of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Dies at 60

The younger brother of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has died, Downing Street said in a statement Friday. Nick Starmer, who was 60, had cancer and died Thursday.

The prime minister, who is 62, paid tribute to his brother, describing him as a “wonderful man.”

“He met all the challenges life threw at him with courage and good humor,” he said. “We will miss him very much.”

Starmer also took the opportunity to thank all those who treated his brother.

“Their skill and compassion is very much appreciated,” he said.

The prime minister was due to go on holiday on Friday, but is now expected to stay at home.

The Starmer brothers grew up in a family of four siblings in Surrey, southeast of London. Nick Starmer had learning difficulties as a result of complications at birth.

In a recent biography by Tom Baldwin, the prime minister spoke candidly about his brother.

“We were a family of six, so it didn’t feel lonely and I shared a room with him, but Nick didn’t have many friends and got called ‘thick’ or ‘stupid’ by other kids,” Starmer said.

“Even now I try to avoid using words like that to describe anyone.”

https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2024/12/27/younger-brother-of-british-prime-minister-keir-starmer-dies-at-60/

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Jewish National Fund-USA Global Conference for Israel proves ‘Everything’s bigger in Texas’

2,500 attendees gathered in Dallas to celebrate Israel’s resilience, tackle antisemitism, and plan for a brighter future, uniting voices across ages, geographies, and ideologies for one cause.

The Jewish National Fund-USA Global Conference for Israel stood out from other confabs in the way it united attendees. Participants of the annual Jewish National Fund-USA event came from a multitude of backgrounds, geographies, religions, and political persuasions, yet when they took to the stage during the many plenaries, workshops, and fireside chats, the only topic on everyone’s mind was supporting the land and people of Israel.

All 2,500 philanthropists and supporters of the land and people of Israel who attended the annual Jewish National Fund-USA Global Conference for Israel, held from Nov. 14-17, 2024, at the Hilton Anatole in downtown Dallas, Texas, were unabashedly, unashamedly, vocally Zionist.

The sense that if you were pro-Israel, you were very much around friends was immediately apparent on the Friday morning of the conference when Jewish National Fund-USA CEO Russell F. Robinson made the first of his many appearances during the weekend-long event.

As he walked onstage in the hotel’s striking Trinity Ballroom, greeted by warm applause, the words, “We Are Zionists,” appeared in supersized font on the massive screen behind him.

Robinson spoke of Jewish National Fund-USA’s plethora of recent successes: the organization, which is devoted to supporting the land and people of Israel, particularly Israel’s underdeveloped and underpopulated northern and southern regions, currently counts some 600,000 unique donors and is aiming to reach one million over the next decade, he said.

https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-834962

‘This Is insane’: Congress Sounds Off On Op-Ed About Blocking Trump From The Presidency

On Thursday, several lawmakers expressed condemnation of an op-ed in The Hill that urged members of Congress to try and block President-elect Donald Trump from taking office for his second term.

Democrat-linked lawyers Evan Davis and David Schulte claimed there was “overwhelming” evidence of Trump engaging in an insurrection that disqualifies him from the presidency and if both chambers spurned Trump’s Electoral College votes, Vice President Kamala Harris — who lost to Trump in the 2024 contest — could be elected instead.

“Sounds like Democrats and the media are planning an insurrection,” said the popular “Libs of TikTok” account run by Chaya Raichik, after which Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) replied, “They use the word ‘insurrection’ only when talking about Republicans.”

https://www.stationgossip.com/2024/12/this-is-insane-congress-sounds-off-on.html

Top Study Exposes 5.7-Fold Death Surge in Vaccinated Children

A shocking study has exposed an alarming surge in deaths among American children who have been “vaccinated” for Covid with mRNA injections.

The bombshell study found that children and teenagers are 500% more likely to die after receiving a Covid “vaccine” when compared to unvaccinated.

Led by Professor Chiao-Yu Yang, the study was conducted by top researchers from Taiwan’s Institute of Public Health and the Chung Shan Medical University Hospital in Taichung City.

The results of the study were published in the Springer Medical Journal.

Although the study was published earlier this year, the discovery of the child death surge went unnoticed at the time.

The study’s reported finding was that researchers had identified Covid mRNA injections as the cause of increasing cases of new-onset asthma in children.

However, the disturbing discovery of increased deaths among kids went largely unreported as it was only quietly mentioned toward the end of the study’s paper.

The death rate was recently identified by MIT computer scientists and Vaccine Safety Research Foundation (VSRF) founder Steve Kirsch after he reviewed the study.

The study analyzed over 300,000 kids aged 5-18 (mostly in the U.S.).

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s15010-024-02329-3

Elon Musk admits retaliation: removes Loomer’s verification, subscriptions after H1B criticism.

Does that look like free speech?

Banned for telling the public her account was fucked with by Elon and having her subscribers removed by X/Twitter.

Thats not free speech.

https://citizenwatchreport.com/elon-musk-admits-retaliation-removes-loomers-verification-subscriptions-after-h1b-criticism/

EU Officials Will Claim Ignorance of Israel’s War Crimes. This Leaked Document Shows What They Knew.

The internal EU document may strip European foreign ministers of “plausible deniability” in Israeli war crimes in Gaza, experts said.

European Union foreign ministers rebuffed a call to end arms sales to Israel last month, despite mounting evidence of war crimes — and, potentially, genocide — presented to them in an internal assessment obtained by The Intercept.

The contents of the previously unknown 35-page assessment could sway future war crimes trials of EU politicians for complicity in Israel’s assault against Gaza, according to lawyers, experts, and political leaders.

The appraisal was written by the EU’s special representative for human rights Olof Skoog and sent to EU ministers ahead of a council meeting on November 18, as part of a proposal by the head of the EU’s foreign policy to suspend political dialogue with Israel. The proposal was rejected by the council of foreign ministers from EU member states.

Skoog’s analysis laid out evidence from United Nations sources of war crimes by Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah since October 7, 2023, when around 1,200 people were killed during a Hamas-led attack that prompted Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip. The U.N. estimates some 45,000 people have died in Gaza since, with more than half estimated to be women and children.

“History will judge them harshly. And perhaps so will the ICC.”

Though the assessment did not spare Hamas and Hezbollah, much of its strongest language was reserved for the Israel Defense Forces.

“War has rules,” the paper says. “Given the high level of civilian casualties and human suffering, allegations focus mainly on how duty bearers, including the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), have seemingly failed to distinguish between civilians and combatants and to take all feasible precautions to protect civilians and civilian objects against the effects of the attacks, in violation of the fundamental principles of IHL” — international humanitarian law.

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Skoog cites an increased use of “dehumanizing language” by Israeli political and military leaders, which may “contribute to evidence of intent” to commit genocide.

“Incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence — such as that made in statements by Israeli officials — constitutes a serious violation of international human rights Law and may amount to the international crime of incitement to genocide,” the paper says.

The implications for senior officials from arms-exporting countries to Israel — such as Germany, Italy and France — were not lost on Yanis Varoufakis, the former Greek finance minister and secretary-general of the Democracy in Europe Movement 2025.

https://theintercept.com/2024/12/23/eu-report-israel-war-crimes-complicity/

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Mexico Seizes 61 Tons of Drugs: Is It a Step Forward in the Fight Against Drug Trafficking or a Misguided Approach?

The recent operation by Mexican authorities, resulting in the seizure of 61 tons of drugs and more than 7,000 arrests, has sparked both praise and criticism. This event highlights the current strategies in the fight against drug trafficking and raises questions about their effectiveness in addressing the structural issues fueling this crisis.

https://gatewayhispanic.com/2024/12/mexico-seizes-61-tons-of-drugs-is-it-a-step-forward-in-the-fight-against-drug-trafficking-or-a-misguided-approach/

Judge explodes at Jay-Z in child rape case and rules against rapper after 'relentless' courtroom plot

Jay-Z faced a scathing rebuke for 'wasting court resources' in his fight against a woman who accused him of raping her when she was 13.

The music mogul, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has made several attempts through his lawyer Alex Spiro to quash the case or force the woman to be publicly identified.

But on Thursday, Judge Analisa Torres sided with his accuser, granting the woman anonymity for the next stage of proceedings and slamming Spiro in the process.

The woman, referred to as Jane Doe, alleges Carter, along with disgraced rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs, drugged and raped her when she was 13 at an after-party for the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.

Carter has vehemently denied the claims, calling them baseless.

In a five-page filing released on Thursday, Judge Torres condemned Spiro's aggressive legal maneuvers, describing them as 'combative' and filled with 'inflammatory language and ad hominem attacks.'

She accused Carter's attorney of attempting to 'fast-track the judicial process' by repeatedly filing motions to reveal the identity of Jane Doe and dismiss the case.

'Carter's lawyer's relentless filing of combative motions containing inflammatory language and ad hominem attacks is inappropriate, a waste of judicial resources, and a tactic unlikely to benefit his client,' Torres stated firmly.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14228759/Judge-Analisa-Torres-explodes-Jay-Z-child-rape-case-courtroom-plot.html