Bondi's DOJ Defends 1934 Gun Law, Clashing With Trump's Pro-2A Agenda In Suppressor Case

By Aidan Johnston, Director of Federal Affairs for Gun Owners of America,

The Department of Justice under Attorney General Pam Bondi is defending one of the most outdated and constitutionally suspect gun control measures still on the books: the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA) and its restrictions on suppressors. In the Peterson case, now before the Fifth Circuit, DOJ has argued that NFA gun registration and other restrictions are valid despite acknowledging that suppressors fall within the Second Amendment’s protections.

The facts are simple. Peterson involved an individual who possessed an unregistered suppressor for home defense. Suppressors are widely used for lawful purposes: reducing noise at firing ranges, protecting hearing during hunting, and improving safety during home defense. With more than 3.5 million legally registered suppressors in the United States today, ATF data shows they are rarely used in crimes. In fact, there are fewer than 50 federal prosecutions annually involving suppressors.

By any objective measure, suppressors are in “common use” for lawful purposes.

Yet DOJ has defended the NFA’s registration requirements by reviving an argument borrowed from California’s standard capacity magazine ban case.

In briefs, the Department insisted that suppressors are “specially adaptable to criminal misuse.” By that logic, any tool that makes a firearm more effective—whether a scope, a magazine, or even the firearm itself—could be subjected to sweeping restrictions. The DOJ’s standard is not grounded in the text of the Second Amendment or in Supreme Court precedent. It is simply a policy preference disguised as constitutional analysis.

Justice Clarence Thomas warned against this very approach in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. The Court rejected “interest balancing” tests that allowed judges to weigh government interests against enumerated rights. The Second Amendment, the Court held, means what it says. If a firearm or accessory is commonly used for lawful purposes, it cannot be banned or restricted simply because the government believes criminals might misuse it.

Bondi’s DOJ has not embraced that principle. Instead, it has defended suppressor restrictions by adopting the same rationale that anti-gun litigators have advanced for years. The result is that under a pro-Second Amendment president who issued an executive order directing agencies to protect gun rights, DOJ is still fighting to preserve a Depression-era law written in 1934 to discourage ownership through taxes and registration paperwork.

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/bondis-doj-defends-1934-gun-law-clashing-trumps-pro-2a-agenda-suppressor-case

Staffer for the Democrat Governor of Massachusetts Arrested on Cocaine Trafficking Charges

A Western Massachusetts aide to Gov. Maura Healey faces charges of cocaine trafficking after 8 kilos of the drug were delivered to him at the state building on Dwight Street on Saturday, officials say.

LaMar Cook, 45, deputy director for the governor’s regional office in Springfield, will be arraigned Wednesday.

A staffer for the Democrat Governor of Massachusetts has been fired after he was arrested on drug and gun charges.

Lamar Cook, who was a member of Gov. Maura Healey’s staff, was arrested after police executed a search warrant at his state office in Springfield.

During the search, authorities seized eight grams inside of his government office.

The now former Deputy Director of the governor’s western Massachusetts office has since been charged with cocaine trafficking and unlawful possession of a gun.

https://www.masslive.com/westernmass/2025/10/gov-healeys-wmass-aide-arrested-for-alleged-drug-trafficking-at-little-statehouse-in-springfield.html

Dutch Election: Geert Wilders Suffers Setback Amid Center-Left's Unexpectedly Strong Showing

Update(1758ET): As expected and explained (below), Dutch parliament looks to take a centrist turn as a result of Wednesday's snap national election. Exit polling shows the Democrats 66 (or D66) social liberal and progressive political party leading, ahead of the right (or as the MSM likes to say: "far right"). Per the latest:

The centrist liberals under Rob Jetten have taken a shock lead in the Dutch election, according to the main exit poll, two years after his party languished in fifth place in the last vote.

Jetten staged a remarkable campaign in recent weeks, and the Ipsos I&O exit poll suggests his D66 liberals have won 27 seats, two more than anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders who won the last election.

Although the final result is too close to call, Wilders conceded victory and Jetten told supporters "millions of Dutch people have turned a page", choosing positive politics.

Three other parties are close behind, including the conservative liberals, the left-wing Green-Labor party and the Christian Democrats.

Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom (PVV) is projected to win 25 seats. The election is expected to amount to a loss of 12 seats in the House of Representatives for PVV.

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/dutch-cast-ballots-knife-edge-election-crucial-test-geert-wilders-right

"Democrats Are Panicking"; Larry Klayman Warns They Realize "The Only Way To Take Control Of A Society Is To Destabilize It"

Just as predicted months ago by renowned attorney Larry Klayman, the Left continues to ramp up violence against ICE in the process of deporting millions of illegal aliens. Brace yourself for more savagery. Klayman says, “It can only get worse. President Trump has been incredibly successful in what he has done. It’s not just shutting down the border or negotiating peace treaties. It’s the record stock market, and the economy is generally doing very well. . . and inflation is coming down. Because of that success . . . and even Bill Mahr says Trump has been successful, the Democrats are panicking. They realize the only thing they can do is foment revolution. . .. They realize, as Karl Marx realized and Saul Alinsky realized, that the way you take control of a society is to destabilize it. You destabilize it by destroying Judeo-Christian values, and you destabilize it by creating civil unrest and revolution.”

https://rumble.com/embed/v6yqwje/?pub=4

Klaus Schwab: Cyberattack Worse than COVID-19 Crisis - Power Grid Down, Banking Offline

https://youtu.be/0DKRvS-C04o

Mass removal of ICE leadership around the country is underway

Bill Melugin:

BREAKING: Per four senior DHS & Trump admin sources, a mass removal of ICE leadership around the country is underway, with up to 12 ICE field office chiefs being removed & reassigned in an effort to increase deportation numbers. I’m told the move is spearheaded by Corey Lewandowski, and a handful of the ICE Chiefs will likely be replaced by Border Patrol & CBP officials, some of whom will be hand-picked by aggressive & controversial Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino. I’m told some of the ICE leadership removed from their positions include the ICE Field Office Directors in:

– Los Angeles

– Phoenix

– Philadelphia

– Denver

– El Paso

– San Diego

– Seattle/Portland

– New Orleans

Border Patrol officials taking over ICE leadership positions would be extremely significant, as Border Patrol and ICE do different things, and I’ve done numerous ride-alongs/embeds with both.

Generally speaking, ICE typically conducts very targeted operations, largely going after criminal illegal aliens or those with deportation orders, but almost always knowing who they are targeting for arrest, often conducting surveillance to learn their schedules before and waiting hours before arresting them if needed.

Border Patrol, under Trump 2.0, while sometimes doing their own targeted operations, has been extremely aggressive and has been at the forefront of some of the most controversial immigration enforcement operations we’ve seen so far, carrying out roving patrols in Los Angeles, Chicago, etc, often at Home Depot, car washes, flea markets etc, leading to a handful of federal judges around the country issuing injunctions against them. A majority of the viral videos you see online are Border Patrol agents, including the use of a Trojan horse style Penske moving truck at a Los Angeles Home Depot, an operation organized by Bovino.

ICE often gets blamed for what Border Patrol does, as the media and activists often cannot tell the difference between federal agents, and everyone is called “ICE”. I’m told there are growing concerns about the political and PR fallout associated with some of the roving patrols Border Patrol is conducting as lawsuits continue to stack up and mid-terms approach next year.

I’m told there is significant friction within different wings of DHS and the administration, with Border Czar Tom Homan & ICE Director Todd Lyons preferring to prioritize targeting criminal aliens & the “worst of the worst” or those with deportation orders, while DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Corey Lewandowski, and BP Commander Bovino prefer to use aggressive tactics to arrest anyone in the US illegally, including but not limited to criminals, to ramp up deportation numbers and achieve President Trump’s promises of mass deportations.

https://citizenwatchreport.com/mass-removal-of-ice-leadership-around-the-country-is-underway/

Why Israel can’t stop fighting everyone

The far-right authorities in depend on nationalistic warmongering to maintain their legitimacy – even at the cost of a key alliance

The Middle East remains restless – the region is still one of the most volatile in the world. Despite occasional diplomatic initiatives and temporary agreements, the fundamental contradictions between key players have not disappeared. The situation remains fragile and unpredictable, where any local flare-up can swiftly escalate into a broader crisis.

Earlier, we examined in detail the situation within and around Iran – its internal challenges, foreign policy ambitions, and role in the regional security architecture. Now, let’s look at Israel and analyze both its domestic political dynamics and the external context in which the country operates. This perspective allows us to understand how internal factors – political instability, social divisions, and shifts in military doctrine – intertwine with external challenges, including threats from neighboring states, relations with the United States and Arab countries, and the consequences of recent developments in Gaza.

Although a peace agreement on Gaza was reached under US President Donald Trump’s leadership, its durability remains highly uncertain. A formal cease-fire and political arrangements do not mean that the root causes of the conflict have been resolved. Israel continues to insist on strict security guarantees and the retention of control over key areas, presenting this as essential to prevent the resumption of rocket attacks. The Palestinian side, however, views this not as peace, but as a pause imposed under US pressure – a temporary and unstable truce lacking any real progress toward normalizing Gaza’s status, rebuilding its economy, or easing the blockade. On the streets, this is perceived not as a historic breakthrough, but as yet another externally imposed intermission – short-lived and inherently fragile.

Moreover, any agreement concerning Gaza immediately runs up against broader unresolved issues: the question of Jerusalem, the fate of the West Bank, and the larger Palestinian cause. None of these knots have been untied. The parties formally brought “to the table” have signed papers, but not a shared vision for the future. Armed infrastructure persists in Gaza, while within Israel, a powerful domestic demand endures for a force-based approach to the Palestinian question. Regional actors – including Iran and several others – continue to view Israel as a focal point of instability. All this renders the truce exceedingly vulnerable. A single incident, a single unauthorized strike, a single border clash could bring the fragile framework crashing down. In other words, “peace” has been declared – but genuine peace remains elusive.

https://www.rt.com/news/627071-israel-cant-stop-fighting-everyone/

WHISTLEBLOWER SHOCK: Grassley Reveals Jack Smith Sent 197 Subpoenas Targeting More than 400 Republicans in Arctic Frost Investigation

https://rumble.com/embed/v6ys3hk/?pub=4

>>23787579

>3I

In the occult and numerology, the number 31 is often associated with creativity, individuality, divine guidance, and a connection to spiritual or personal transformation.

>Atlas

Atlas is the Lord of Dangerous Wisdom. He plumbs the depths of the sea. He knows the mysteries of the universe. He once owned the pillars that held Earth

California's Retirement Fund Lost 71% Of $468M Investment In Clean Energy And Won't Say How

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) lost roughly 71% of its $468 million investment in a clean-energy and technology private equity fund - and won’t explain how. The losses highlight growing concerns about the pension giant’s private equity strategy, which relies heavily on opaque, illiquid investments and leaves taxpayers ultimately on the hook.

According to state records analyzed by the Center Square, the CalPERS Clean Energy & Technology Fund (CETF), launched in 2007, has seen its value fall from a total commitment of $468.4 million to $138 million as of March 31, 2025. That represents a loss of more than $330 million, even after paying $22 million in fees and costs to private equity managers.

CalPERS’ overall returns for fiscal 2024–2025 were 11.6%, with public equities returning 16.8% and private equity 14.3%. The similar performance between the two asset classes has raised questions about whether the complexity and cost of private equity are worth it.

“If you can get these kinds of returns on the public markets, why bother with all the complexities and the illiquidity involved in private equity?” said Marc Joffe, a public finance expert and visiting fellow at the California Policy Center, in an interview with The Center Square.

Joffe said the CETF losses underscore “the combined dangers of private equity and ESG investment,” describing it as an opaque strategy that appears driven by “green credentials” rather than returns. “CalPERS would be better off focusing on a diverse portfolio of publicly traded equities to get better long-term returns,” he said.

A Fund Born in the Green Boom

CalPERS created CETF during the early years of the Obama administration, when government and investors poured billions into clean-energy ventures. According to PEI reports, the fund was managed by Capital Dynamics, which focused heavily on U.S. solar energy projects.

Capital Dynamics’ then–managing director Benoit Scaysbrook defended the fund’s narrow focus, saying the team preferred to specialize in solar projects rather than take a generalist approach to renewables. But many solar ventures of that era collapsed amid competition from low-cost Chinese producers. “Once a rock star in the solar industry, evergreen solar was not able to keep up with the competition from China,” a Capital Dynamics–sponsored book on clean energy investing later noted.

The best-known casualty of that boom, Solyndra, left taxpayers with more than $500 million in losses after its government-backed factory shut down.

CalPERS Shifts Strategy — But Defends Private Equity

CalPERS spokesman Abram Arredondo said CETF predated the fund’s current approach.

“The CalPERS Clean Energy & Technology Fund dates back to 2007, before the pension fund’s board and staff worked together to tightly focus our private equity strategy,” Arredondo wrote to The Center Square.

He said CalPERS has since diversified investments, selected higher-performing asset managers, and reduced fees through co-investments.

“Since that time [2022], we have reduced fees by 10 percent. The private equity class has been our best performer for the past 20 years and we believe our members deserve access to its income-producing opportunities.”

https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/californias-retirement-fund-lost-71-468m-investment-clean-energy-and-wont-say-how

>>23787632

Go fuck yourself dipshit

That is what they tell the plebs like you

I was trying look beyond that

>>23787640

Noted.

Political fallout after appointment of Yair Netanyahu to cushy World Zionist Organization job falls

Younger Netanyahu was presented as a candidate for director of the WZO’s Information Department, a salaried position with the rank and benefits of a government minister

A proposal to appoint Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to a senior post in the World Zionist Organization triggered outrage and halted proceedings of the organization’s Standing Committee in Jerusalem on Wednesday night.

Following the uproar, Yesh Atid and the Democrats — two opposition parties that had signed a power-sharing deal with other factions — withdrew their support for the agreement. The document dividing positions within the Zionist institutions did not name individual nominees, and Netanyahu’s sudden inclusion reportedly caught participants off guard.

After Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid and other opposition figures announced their withdrawal, the session ended without a vote or final signatures. Talks are expected to resume in two weeks.

According to officials in the World Zionist Organization, the prime minister had recently met delegates during a visit to New York and asked them to support Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar’s bid to become WZO chairman — a candidacy Zohar formally announced Wednesday. The officials said Netanyahu sought to replace current chairman Yaakov Hagoel, and that his son’s appointment clarified the motive.

If approved, Yair Netanyahu would receive the benefits of a cabinet minister, including an office, car, activity budget, and salary — minus four percent.

Though the nomination was not brought to a vote and now faces uncertainty, the position would allow Netanyahu to choose among several senior WZO departments, including those dealing with French-speaking communities, combating antisemitism, promoting Hebrew language education, or Zionist training programs.

Zohar accused the opposition of hypocrisy, saying, “How can they appoint dozens of associates and relatives to national institutions but try to block someone just because his last name is Netanyahu? This is vile persecution of Yair Netanyahu, who only wanted to advocate for Israel abroad.” He told delegates he would not withdraw the nomination “even if the prime minister asks me.”

Protesters gathered outside Binyanei Ha’uma during the meeting, holding signs reading, “Dad, I want an office too.”

Ynet reported that Netanyahu was not the only controversial nominee under discussion. Momo Deri, brother of Shas leader Aryeh Deri, was expected to be appointed co-chair of Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) for five years. Aryeh Deri’s son, Yanki, was already appointed in 2020 as head of the WZO’s fundraising department, a post also ranked at ministerial level.

https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjczyvxk11x

>>23787655

I see you have contributed zero digs

Eat a dick

These people should be in prison facing the rope

instead they are flat out building new tech to enslave and control the masses

OpenAI lays groundwork for potential $1 Trillion IPO

The IPO preparations signal a new urgency within the ChatGPT maker to tap public markets after completing a complex restructuring that reduced its reliance on Microsoft

OpenAI is preparing for an initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, according to three people familiar with the matter, in what could become one of the biggest IPOs in history.

The company is considering filing with securities regulators as soon as the second half of 2026, some of the people said. In early discussions, OpenAI has looked at raising at least $60 billion, with the final amount likely to be higher, they said. The people cautioned that the talks are still preliminary and that details — including figures and timing — could change based on business performance and market conditions. Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar has told some associates that the company is targeting a 2027 listing, though some advisers believe it could happen as soon as late 2026.

The IPO preparations signal a new urgency within the ChatGPT maker to tap public markets after completing a complex restructuring that reduced its reliance on Microsoft. A public listing would allow OpenAI to raise capital more efficiently and pursue larger acquisitions using public stock, helping to fund CEO Sam Altman’s plans to invest trillions of dollars in AI infrastructure, according to people familiar with the company’s strategy.

OpenAI’s annualized revenue run rate is expected to reach about $20 billion by the end of the year, though losses are also rising at the $500 billion company, the people said. During a livestream on Tuesday, Altman addressed the possibility of going public. “I think it’s fair to say it is the most likely path for us, given the capital needs that we’ll have,” he said.

OpenAI began as a nonprofit in 2015. A few years later, it overhauled its structure so that the nonprofit would retain oversight and control over a for-profit arm. The nonprofit’s main goal was to ensure that OpenAI developed artificial intelligence safely rather than focusing solely on profits.

This week, OpenAI restructured again. It remains under the control of a nonprofit—now called the OpenAI Foundation—but the foundation holds a 26% stake in OpenAI Group and has a warrant to receive additional shares if the company meets certain milestones. The change makes the nonprofit a significant stakeholder in OpenAI’s financial success.

A successful offering would mark a major win for investors such as SoftBank, Thrive Capital, and Abu Dhabi’s MGX. Microsoft, one of OpenAI’s largest backers, now owns about 27% of the company after investing $13 billion.

The deliberations come as the artificial intelligence boom continues to drive public markets. Earlier this year, AI cloud company CoreWeave went public at a $23 billion valuation and has since roughly tripled in value. On Wednesday, Nvidia became the first company to reach a $5 trillion market capitalization, cementing its position at the center of the global AI surge.

https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/rjnvbnx1bl

>>23787695

Meanwhile everyone is bullshitting about her husbands 'death' and she seems largely unaffected by it

This is a problem

Alleged Wrongdoing

No formal charges have been filed against Trump or WLF as of the latest reports, but several issues raise red flags:

1. Binance's Compliance Issues: Binance's 2023 guilty plea for anti-money-laundering failures

casts a shadow over its partnership with WLF.

1. Opaque Token Sales: WLF raised ~$590 million through two WLFI presales ($300 million at

$0.015/token and $250 million at $0.05/token). Critics argue this resembles a "cash grab" rather

than a legitimate platform build-out due to limited transparency.

1. Foreign Investment Concerns: A UAE-based fund invested $100 million in WLFI, and $2 billion in USD1 flowed into Binance, raising questions about foreign influence and financial transparency.

1. Policy and Timing Issues: WLF's launch coincided with Trump's presidency and crypto-friendly policies, like the "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve," alongside CZ's pardon, suggesting potential abuse of power.

1. Investor Protection Gaps: Early investors faced trading restrictions, and there's limited clarity on how funds are used, raising concerns about insider enrichment. Speaking of which: Forbes puts Barron Trump's (age 19, college student) net worth now at $150 million from these crypto investments and/or allocations. Barron has done very well indeed, surely a nice head start on his post-college career.

These issueslack of disclosure, insider benefits, foreign funds, and ties to a non-compliant exchangecreate a troubling but not necessarily illegal picture.

Conflicts of Interest WLF presents significant conflicts of interest:

1. Presidential Influence: As President, Trump's crypto-friendly policies could directly benefit

WLF, in which his family has a financial stake.

1. Family Revenue Rights: The Trump family, via DT Marks DEFI LLC, is entitled to 75% of

WLF's net revenues, creating a direct link between public policy and private gain.

1. Binance Partnership: The connection to Binance, whose founder was pardoned by Trump,

suggests favoritism or regulatory capture.

1. Foreign Investment: Investments from entities like a UAE fund into WLF and USD1 raise

concerns about foreign influence on a politically connected venture.

1. Insider Advantages: The Trump family's large token allocation and revenue rights benefit from

their public position, a classic conflict of interest.

1. Lack of Oversight: Opaque token structures and limited external audits hinder independent

regulation, exacerbated by the family's control.

Profits: Realized and Potential Realized Income:

 Trump's 2025 disclosure reported $57.4 million in income from WLF token sales in 2024.

 WLF raised ~$590 million through WLFI sales ($550 million public, plus private rounds).

 The Trump family holds 22.5 billion WLFI tokens (22.5% of 100 billion total), valued at ~$5.6

billion at $0.25/token, potentially doubling Trump's $5.7 billion net worth (April 2024).

Potential Profits:

 The family's token holdings ($5.6 billion) are a paper gain, subject to lock-up restrictions and

market volatility (WLFI launched at $0.30 but fell to $0.24).

 The family's 75% revenue share could yield significant future income if WLF's platform and

USD1 stablecoin ($2.71 billion in units sold) grow, though operational costs and compliance

reduce net profits.

 WLFI's fully diluted market value exceeds $30 billion, indicating massive nominal upside.

Caveats: Token volatility, lock-up restrictions, regulatory risks, and incomplete public accounting

obscure true profits. Funds raised do not equal pure profit due to operational and compliance costs.

Why It Matters This situation raises critical issues:

 Public Office Integrity: A President's family launching a financial venture during his term,

while shaping related policy, blurs the line between public duty and private gain.

 Investor Risks: Opaque token structures and insider advantages may mislead investors about

liquidity and fund allocation.

 Regulatory and Security Concerns: Large foreign investments and Binance's involvement raise

questions about oversight and national security.

 Transparency Gaps: The scale of WLF's raises (~$590 million) and political ties demandrigorous oversight, which is lacking.

 Precedent for Politics and Crypto: This venture could encourage future officeholders to exploit

emerging financial technologies for personal gain.

>>23787760

They are making money on investments while making policy that helps those investments

I knew the blind faith in man Trump folks would jump on that post

>>23787777

Hello Father,

Using Anon's post to show you are still with us!

We fight for you're glory.

Faithful servants

7777

>>23787851

>U.S. informs NATO allies that it is withdrawing some troops from Europe’s eastern flank.

Romania says it was notified of US troop downsizing

US focusing on own borders and Indo-Pacific region

NATO says alliance in close contact about deployments

Permanent allied presence in Romania 'sufficient' at 3,500, minister says

Some powerful Republican lawmakers criticise the move

BUCHAREST, Oct 29 (Reuters) - The United States plans to cut the number of troops present on Europe's eastern flank, including soldiers who were to be stationed at Romania's Mihail Kogalniceanu air base, Romania's defence ministry said on Wednesday.

The ministry said the decision was expected given changes in Washington's priorities, and that roughly 1,000 U.S. troops would continue to be stationed in Romania. Between 1,000 and 1,200 U.S. troops rotated out a month ago and will not be replaced, it said in a statement.

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Washington's European allies have been told previously by the administration of President Donald Trump that they will need to take more responsibility for their own security as the United States focuses more on its own borders and on the Indo-Pacific region.

"The American decision is to stop the rotation in Europe of a brigade that had elements in several NATO countries," the defence ministry said.

REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS OPPOSE THE MOVE

The U.S. military said the decision not to replace departing American troops in Romania was not "an American withdrawal from Europe or a signal of lessened commitment to NATO".

But in a rare move, the top U.S. Republican lawmakers on the Senate and House Armed Services Committees slammed the move.

"We strongly oppose the decision not to maintain the rotational U.S. brigade in Romania," the joint statement said, adding that the lawmakers were seeking clarification from the Pentagon.

Defence Minister Ionut Mosteanu told a news conference that the brigade had troops in Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary and Slovakia.

He said Bucharest's ties with Washington remained strong and that the permanent allied presence remained "considerable", at around 3,500 NATO troops including U.S. soldiers.

"It is enough for our needs," Mosteanu said. "The expectation of having entire foreign armies here to defend us is unrealistic. We will continue to invest in the Romanian army."

He said Romania had received an advanced air defence system from Washington which would enhance the country's ability to protect itself against drones breaching its airspace.

NATO SAYS ALLIANCE IN CLOSE CONTACT

The EU and NATO state shares a 650 km (400 mile) land border with Ukraine and has seen Russian drones breach its airspace more than 20 times over the last two years, as well as mines floating in the Black Sea across key trade and energy routes.

A NATO official said the alliance was in close contact about the deployment of its forces, adding that adjustments to U.S. deployments were not unusual.

Slovakia's defence ministry said the decision not to replace the rotating brigade only affected Romania and that Slovakia's defence was provided by its Spain-led multinational NATO brigade.

Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told Sky that the process of the U.S. shifting its focus had started under President Barack Obama. "The U.S. is concerned about competition with China, and Europe must guarantee its own defence," he said.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-will-withdraw-some-troops-stationed-romania-eastern-flank-bucharest-says-2025-10-29/

US Intelligence Offered Maduro's Pilot Huge Reward To Divert Plane To Awaiting Federal Agents

At a moment that hawkish US lawmakers are already saying "Maduro's days are numbered" - some of US intelligence's dirty tricks toward accomplishing regime change in Venezuela have been revealed.

According to a fresh and detailed Associated Press report, a US federal agent covertly tried to recruit Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's personal pilot in a scheme to nab the Venezuelan leader and bring him to the United States, where he would face drug smuggling charges and even potential 'terrorism'-related charges.

Three current and former US officials, as well as a Venezuelan opposition figure, said that Homeland Security agent Edwin Lopez met Maduro's pilot, General Bitner Villegas, in the Dominican Republic in 2024.

"In exchange, the agent told the pilot in a clandestine meeting, the aviator would be made a very rich man," the AP says, and there was exchange of contact information.

The pilot was offered money and protection for what would be a very daring and risky operation if he were to agree to it. "All he had to do was surreptitiously divert the Venezuelan president’s plane to a place where U.S. authorities could nab the strongman," the report says.

Gen. Villegas was encouraged to "be Venezuela’s hero", and at one point could have possibly received up to $50 million - which is the amount of a published DOJ reward for Maduro's capture - if he had gone though with accomplishing the scheme.

The AP notes that the story has been revealed soon on the heels of President Trump recently approving the return of CIA covert operations to Venezuela, to seek to undermine Caracas.

However, the saga illustrates the "slapdash fashion" in which such intel operations have been carried out, the report explains:

The untold, intrigue-filled saga of how Lopez tried to flip the pilot has all the elements of a Cold War spy thriller — luxury private jets, a secret meeting at an airport hangar, high-stakes diplomacy and the delicate wooing of a key Maduro lieutenant. There was even a final machination aimed at rattling the Venezuelan president about the pilot’s true loyalties.

More broadly, the scheme reveals the extent — and often slapdash fashion — to which the U.S. has for years sought to topple Maduro, who it blames for destroying the oil-rich nation’s democracy while providing a lifeline to drug traffickers, terrorist groups and communist-run Cuba.

In the end Villegas rejected cooperating with the US covert plot to fly Maduro into the hands of US federal agents. The reality is he may have been found out before agreeing, or else could have been caught in the very act of seeking to fly to an unauthorized place with the Venezuelan president. Drastically changing a flight path while the president was aboard would have certainly raised deep suspicion among Maduro's security detail.

Watch a narrative of events on the daring covert plot which ultimately never materialized:

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/us-intelligence-offered-maduros-pilot-huge-reward-diverting-plane-awaiting-federal

>>23787958

only on the weekend

standard del mon to fri

pretty sure

>>23787881

>>23787972

those who were higher ups need to hang

the low hanging fruit can spend the rest of their life making it up to their communities.

Great shame will be on many

>>23787971

So Dubai is the new wonderland after SA was shut down by MBS?