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On July 1, 1862, with the Civil War still raging across America, US President Abraham Lincoln signed the “Pacific Railroad Act” into law to establish the nation’s first transcontinental railroad.
Lincoln felt that the massive infrastructure project would be critical to support the war effort and stabilize the US economy. But he also viewed it as a symbolic way to unify a fractured nation.
Construction began after the war ended, and the federal government provided substantial land grants and funding to make it happen; they also chartered multiple railroad companies, including Union Pacific, which operated as quasi-government entities.
https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2025-02-21/google-searches-criminal-defense-lawyers-surge-dc
New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Judge cancels NYC Mayor Adams' federal corruption trial, charges not immediately dismissed
https://justthenews.com/government/courts-law/federal-judge-adjourns-nyc-mayor-eric-adams-trial-charges-not-immediately
US threatens to shut down Starlink in Ukraine – Reuters
Washington reportedly considers using the satellite technology as leverage when bargaining about mineral reserves
US officials have warned that they could block Ukraine from using Elon Musk’s Starlink internet terminals if Kiev doesn’t grant access to its critical mineral reserves, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing three people familiar with the matter.
Musk, a major ally of US President Donald Trump, has donated more than 40,000 internet terminals since 2022, which have been widely used by Ukrainian troops on the battlefield.
https://www.rt.com/news/613136-us-ukraine-starlink-threat/
Illegal crossings at southern US border down 94% from year prior: border patrol chief
Illegal crossings at southern US border down 94% from year prior: border patrol chief
Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks attributed the lower border crossing numbers to actions taken by President Donald Trump and his administration.
https://justthenews.com/government/security/illegal-crossings-southern-border-down-94-year-prior-border-patrol-chief
Illegal crossings at southern US border down 94% from year prior: border patrol chief
Illegal crossings at southern US border down 94% from year prior: border patrol chief
Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks attributed the lower border crossing numbers to actions taken by President Donald Trump and his administration.
https://justthenews.com/government/security/illegal-crossings-southern-border-down-94-year-prior-border-patrol-chief
Illegal crossings at southern US border down 94% from year prior: border patrol chief
Illegal crossings at southern US border down 94% from year prior: border patrol chief
Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks attributed the lower border crossing numbers to actions taken by President Donald Trump and his administration.
https://justthenews.com/government/security/illegal-crossings-southern-border-down-94-year-prior-border-patrol-chief