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https://www.independentsentinel.com/columbia-u-president-told-staff-she-lied-to-president-trump/
Columbia U President Told Staff She Lied to President Trump
Columbia University President Katrina Armstrong held a Zoom meeting with her faculty to assure them that she lied about the changes she made in a letter to President Trump. None of them will happen.
She said this without any hint of embarrassment, as if lying is justifiable.
Here is one excerpt after the angry leftist faculty found out the President lied:
One faculty member worried that the Trump administration would catch on to the fact that “there weren’t many substantial changes.”
“I think they’re going to realize at some point there weren’t many substantial changes, as you’ve been saying. So how will we respond if they come back to us and say that a lot of this is not really substantive?” the faculty member asked. Armstrong described a “Catch-22” in which the school had already been making changes but now appeared to be doing so at the behest of the administration.
Above all, she bemoaned what she described as the “media storm” around Columbia and the press’s distortion of events on campus, faulting herself for “naivete” on the subject and arguing that her own communications pros had fallen down on the job. “I think the media people we had did not anticipate effectively what would happen. Their perception is that you need to let this particular media wave wash over,” she said. “I know how heartbreaking it is to see these media portrayals of what we are.”
“We need a much, much better media story and situation,” she added, “and we have been working very hard over the last weeks to bring in and create better stories and narratives.” To that end, the university had retained the Brunswick Group to help in its communications efforts, she said.
Hopefully, the Free Beacon sent this to President Trump.
This woman will unabashedly say anything to keep the funds flowing, and the faculty is fine with it. How does the faculty know she isn’t lying to them?
Why do universities get taxpayer dollars anyway? I don’t want to give them anything.
https://www.rt.com/russia/614885-putin-finish-ukraine-forces/
Russia will ‘finish off’ Kiev’s forces – Putin
The Ukrainian people must realize they were duped by the Western dream of inflicting a “strategic defeat” on Russia, the president has said
President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russian forces are gaining momentum across the entire line of contact and could soon “finish off” Ukraine’s military, while commenting on attempts by Kiev’s European backers to derail a diplomatic resolution of the conflict.
The Russian president made the remarks on Thursday during a meeting with the crew of the Arkhangelsk nuclear submarine, which is equipped with Zircon hypersonic missiles. Putin reiterated that Moscow has always sought to resolve the conflict through diplomatic means but was met with deception and obstruction from the West – first with the failed Minsk Agreements and then during the 2022 Istanbul peace talks.
“Their European handlers… convinced the Ukrainian leadership that they had to continue armed resistance, essentially to the last Ukrainian, with the goal of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia,” he said.
Putin accused Western leaders – specifically former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson – of underestimating Russia’s resolve, and warned that the country’s military capabilities should not be taken lightly.
“He must have forgotten that there are people like you – and weapons like your submarine,” Putin told the naval crew. “Apparently, he forgot, or maybe they simply do not understand what the Russian people are made of.”
The Russian president said the conflict is reaching a turning point and expressed confidence in the outcome, noting that “across the entire line of combat engagement, our troops hold the strategic initiative.”
Not long ago I said, ‘We’ll squeeze them.’ Now there’s reason to believe we’ll finish them off. Then, I think a moment of realization must come to the Ukrainian people themselves.
Despite his hardline tone, Putin reiterated that Russia remains open to peace negotiations – as long as the core causes of the conflict are addressed.
“We are in favor of resolving these issues by peaceful means… But the root causes must be eliminated. We must ensure Russia’s security for the long historical perspective,” he said.
Russia has repeatedly stated that it is open to peace talks, but insists that a true settlement of the conflict requires a permanent and legally-binding solution. Moscow opposes any NATO presence on Ukrainian soil and has demanded that Kiev demilitarize, denazify, adhere to a position of neutrality, and recognize the territorial “realities on the ground.”
On March 18, the Russian military was ordered to refrain from attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure under a deal agreed upon by President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Donald Trump.
However, the Russian Ministry of Defense has since reported multiple Ukrainian violations, which it described as attempts to undermine Trump’s mediation efforts.
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2025/03/27/china-launches-witch-hunt-for-taiwan-backers-after-communists-ousted-from-island/
China Launches Witch Hunt for Taiwan Backers After Communists Ousted from Island
The Chinese Communist Party announced the debut of an online program on Wednesday for Chinese citizens to denounce individuals who recognize the existence of Taiwan as a country, claiming that these individuals are “henchmen” of the democratically elected Taiwanese government “persecuting compatriots” on the island.
The establishment of the the new “platform” for condemning Taiwan supporters follows the eruption of a controversy in Taiwan concerning Chinese citizens using social media to advocate for a violent invasion of Taiwan while living there. Taipei’s immigration authorities identified three women – Liu Zhenya, Xiao Wei, and En Qi – as disseminators of “war propaganda” and revoked their visas and residency permits, giving them end-of-month deadlines to leave the country.
Liu Zhenya is a famous “influencer” on Douyin, the domestic Chinese version of Tiktok, going by the name of “Yaya in Taiwan” and boasting half a million followers. Her case has been the most closely followed as a result of her social media ubiquity and her decision to hold press conferences condemning the Taiwanese government and insisting she would fight the deportation. Liu has insisted that, while she supports Chinese colonization of Taiwan, she does so only “peacefully,” referring to it by the communist term “reunification.”
Taiwanese news outlets reported on Wednesday that Liu had gotten on a flight to Fuzhou, China. It is unclear at press time if her Taiwanese husband and three children joined her.
Xiao Wei, who is also reportedly married to a Taiwanese man, has claimed that she does not actually support “reunification” or the Chinese government in any way and made propaganda videos as an attempt to make money selling dubious products on social media.
The Chinese state propaganda outlet Global Times reported on Wednesday that the website to identify and target Taiwan supporters was a project of Beijing’s “Taiwan Affairs Office of State Council.”
“The platform is set up as a floating window on the homepage of the office’s official website … providing a platform for those who have been oppressed or persecuted, or those who have relevant information, to seek help,” it claimed.
A spokesman for the relevant Communist Party office identified as Chen Binhua told reporters that the Taiwanese government, which China does not recognize as legitimate, had “been fabricating charges to suppress dissenting voices in Taiwan, silencing free speech, and using threats and persecution against political opponents.”
“We express serious concern over this and believe that those responsible must be severely punished,” Chen warned.
Chen accused Taiwanese authorities of “green terror,” which he described as attempts to “obstruct and sabotage the efforts of cross-Straits compatriots [sic] to come closer and build connections.”
The Global Times quoted a Chinese regime-friendly professor, Zheng Jian, claiming that streamlining methods for the public to identify enemies of communism was necessary due to the “arrogance of secessionist figures,” meaning the legitimate Taiwanese government.”
“If such incidents are not met with targeted actions, they will only become more arrogant in the future,” Zheng predicted.
The Taipei Times reported on Thursday that the Chinese government had since updated that it had received hundreds of complaints regarding individuals in Taiwan, including anti-communist influencers on social media and lawmakers and other politicians, identified as “thugs, accomplices and persecutors.” Among those listed were Taiwanese rapper Chen Po-yuan and Youtube personality Pa Chiung, who had reportedly denounced “Yaya in Taiwan” to the Taiwanese government and crashed Liu’s press conference on Tuesday where she claimed she would fight her deportation, causing a chaotic scene. Over 100 people showed up to protest in favor of Liu’s deportation in addition to the influencers in question.
It is unclear at press time what consequences being on China’s latest pro-Taiwan blacklist carries. Those named have responded with defiance, many of them describing themselves as honored to be distinguished by their support for Taiwan. The Chinese government said it would “hold responsible” those identified, without elaborating.
Taiwan is a sovereign, democratic island nation off the coast of China. The island has an entirely independent state apparatus – including a military, executive, judiciary, and legal system – and has never in its history been governed by a state headquartered in Beijing. Despite this, the Chinese Communist Party claims that Taiwan is a “province” of China and that its government is a “secessionist” rogue entity other countries should disregard and Beijing should fully suppress.
moar..
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/mar/27/donald-trump-continues-law-firm-revenge-tour-penalizes-wilmerhale/
Trump strips security clearances from attorneys at firm that had employed Robert Mueller
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday revoking the security clearances for attorneys at WilmerHale, a high-powered Washington law firm that once employed former special counsel Robert Mueller.
The order says the law firm “has abandoned the profession’s highest ideals and abused its pro bono practice to engage in activities that undermine justice and the interests of the United States.”
“WilmerHale engages in obvious partisan representations to achieve political ends, supports efforts to discriminate based on race, backs the obstruction of efforts to prevent illegal aliens from committing horrific crimes and trafficking deadly drugs within our borders, and furthers the degradation of the quality of American elections, including supporting efforts designed to enable noncitizens to vote,” the order reads.
A WilmerHale spokesperson called Executive Order “unlawful” and noted that a similar order targeting another law firm had been enjoined by a federal judge.
“Our firm has a longstanding tradition of representing a wide range of clients, including in matters against administrations of both parties,” the spokesperson said.
“The Executive Order references Robert Mueller, who retired from our firm in 2021, and had a long, distinguished career in public service, from his time as a Marine Corps officer in Vietnam to his leadership of the FBI in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks,” the spokesperson continued. “We remain committed to providing expert representation that our clients are entitled and rely upon.”
The spokesperson said the firm will pursue “all appropriate remedies.”
The order revokes security clearances for lawyers at the firm, prohibits them from receiving government contracts, and limits their access to government buildings.
Mr. Mueller joined WilmerHale in 2014 after more than a decade as FBI director. He left to serve as special counsel directing the investigation into contacts by Mr. Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign with Russian officials. After ending his term as special counsel, he returned to private practice at WilmerHale.
WilmerHale has also represented several plaintiffs suing the Trump administration over its policies.
The order is the latest in a series of orders penalizing major law firms connected to lawyers who have worked on investigations into the president or cases against him. Covington & Burling, Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block and Paul Weiss have also been targeted with executive orders.
Earlier this month, a federal judge enjoined the order against Perkins Coie.
https://www.rt.com/news/614877-france-ukraine-reassurance-force/
France and UK rebrand possible military deployment to Ukraine
A “reassurance force” could be sent to the conflict zone, President Emmanuel Macron has said
France and Britain will continue to push for a deployment of a military contingent to Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron has said. A plan by Paris and London to send troops to Ukraine in case of a peace deal with Russia has been rejected already by several EU members.
While a shift in Western European thinking was reported by Reuters, citing multiple sources, Kiev has been pushing for a deployment of troops as a security guarantee, including combat troops ready to fight.
Speaking after a summit in Paris on Thursday, Macron announced that the so-called “coalition of the willing” will seek to deploy a “reassurance force” to Ukraine after a peace deal with Russia is reached. The French leader admitted that the proposal failed to win anonymous support, however, a French-British delegation would visit Kiev to discuss the plan anyway.
“It does not have unanimity, but we do not need unanimity to do this,” Macron stated.
The so-called “coalition of the willing” – initially coined by the US to refer to countries who supported the invasion of Iraq in 2003 - now involves countries that have pledged to continue to militarily support Kiev and who have previously discussed sending a peacekeeping force to Ukraine.
Establishing such a force would require consensus among EU member states and would operate under an international mandate, such as from the UN. The “reassurance force” would see countries provide direct military assistance to Ukraine.
Italy, Germany, and Hungary reportedly spoke against the Anglo-French peacekeeping plan, citing concerns over a possible escalation and financial implications. Moscow has repeatedly dismissed the idea of any NATO states undertaking peacekeeping roles in Ukraine.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused France and Britain of hatching plans for “military intervention in Ukraine” which could lead to a direct military clash between Russia and NATO.
Moscow has also accused France and the UK of deliberately escalating tensions to undermine efforts to resolve the conflict by the US and Russia.
The US recently brokered a limited ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, placing a moratorium on attacks on energy infrastructure. Moscow has accused Kiev of repeatedly breaching the ceasefire terms and attacking energy-related sites in Russia.
The EU has been pushing a militarization agenda despite the ongoing peace process. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently unveiled a €800 billion plan to ramp up military spending through loans. Southern European states, such as Italy and Spain, however, have reportedly been pushing back against the proposal amid concerns it could deepen their already heavy debt burdens.
https://www.rt.com/news/614886-russia-musk-mars-nuclear-reactor/
Putin aide reveals proposal for Musk’s planned Mars mission
Russia could offer its nuclear tech to support US interplanetary ambitions, sovereign wealth fund head Kirill Dmitriev has said
Russia is prepared to contribute a compact nuclear power station and “other advanced technologies” to support a mission to Mars planned by Elon Musk, according to President Vladimir Putin’s special economic representative, Kirill Dmitriev.
Dmitriev, who has taken on the role of chief economic envoy in recent US-Russia talks, first floated the idea of a joint mission to Mars in mid-March. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the International Arctic Forum on Thursday, Dmitriev said Moscow could provide various technological capabilities for long-duration missions to the Red Planet.
“Russia can offer a small-scale nuclear power station for the Mars mission, along with other advanced technologies,” Dmitriev told RIA Novosti. “We believe that Russia has a lot to offer the Mars mission, because we possess nuclear technologies that, I think, could be applicable.”
Dmitriev previously highlighted the potential role of the national nuclear energy giant Rosatom and the space agency Roscosmos in enhancing the safety and efficiency of deep space missions. He also noted that 2025 would be a symbolic year to announce such an initiative, as it marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project — the first crewed international space mission, jointly carried out by the US and the Soviet Union in July 1975.
The SpaceX CEO has not yet publicly responded to the proposal, though Dmitriev reiterated that he was open to holding a videoconference with Musk to explore potential cooperation.
The renewed outreach comes amid signs of improving relations between Moscow and Washington. Dmitriev was part of the Russian delegation at recent US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in an agreement to begin restoring diplomatic and scientific cooperation across several sectors.
Putin has also noted that in his communications with US President Donald Trump, the two sides had “agreed to work together in space.”
The Russian leader has voiced support for cooperation with Musk, signaling high-level backing for potential joint projects. Speaking at the Forum of Future Technologies in February, Putin said Russian companies should be ready to collaborate with Musk once he shifts his focus back to science from his current role advising on US government reform.
Earlier this month, Musk reaffirmed his goal to launch the first uncrewed Mars mission as early as 2026, with human landings possibly beginning in 2029. A prototype Starship carrying a Tesla-developed humanoid robot is expected to be part of the initial test phase.
Starship departs for Mars at the end of next year, carrying Optimus. If those landings go well, then human landings may start as soon as 2029, although 2031 is more likely. https://t.co/JRBB95sgNN
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 15, 2025
Joe Rogan Experience #2294 - Dr. Suzanne Humphries
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=207W1A_bJqI
dats da banner for a Gab group imsmc!
it was a good group too iirc
yup I deleted muh account when they banned free accounts from posting images / memes!
they just pulled another 9/11
>https://x.com/Breaking911/status/1904989889428676850