Today's The Day… Will Massie Be Ousted?

Today, voters in Georgia, Kentucky, Alabama, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Idaho head to the polls for several primary elections that will affect key gubernatorial, House, Senate, and statewide contests ahead of the November midterms.

The Epoch Times' Jackson Richman gives us the lay of the land (emphasis, charts, clips and any snark - ours…);

Kentucky

There are a few competitive races in the Bluegrass State.

The most closely watched race is in the state’s Fourth Congressional District, where incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) faces retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein. President Donald Trump endorsed Gallrein after criticizing Massie over several votes he took in Congress. Trump has had success backing primary challengers and knocking off incumbents in several primary elections, including in Indiana and Louisiana.

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/primaries-held-6-states-what-watch

Bless Israel which the US has been told to do and has done

Even tho it has and sent money and young men it hasn't been blessed at all

It has been destroyed, chopped up and sold off bit by bit, pumped with drugs and sickness, imported the third world and ruined the country

Blessing Israel and funding their schemes has ruined America.

The bible doesn't say bless the Israeli state, another lie which is proven by the FACTS

God will not be mocked, the satanic spell has been broken

Isaiah 54:17

No weapon formed against you shall prosper,

And every tongue which rises against you in judgment

You shall condemn.

This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,

And their righteousness is from Me,”

Says the Lord.

Someone is not happy they are not getting the war they long for

Iran Now Has More Incentive To Resist US Demands, Even If War Restarts: Israeli Think Tank

At this point even hawkish Israeli think tank pundits are increasingly admitting that Iran currently has certain leverage and an edge when it comes to dealing with the United States, and the so far stalled and failed peace talks to end the war.

President Trump has just described that he called off planned renewed airstrikes on Iran, at the request of Gulf allies - who claim efforts toward getting back to the table and reaching a deal are close, despite that Iran's position on its nuclear program has not budged.

When the White House first initiated Operation Epic Fury, it was hyped as presenting the opportunity for a clean tactical victory likely to result in swift regime change (Venezuela-style); however, it has officially morphed into yet another classic, grinding Washington Mideast dilemma - just as critics loudly warned would happen.

President Trump now finds himself boxed into a high-stakes corner with no easy exit ramp in sight - he can appear 'weak' through inaction, or pursue escalation and potential quagmire with likely disastrous economic and political consequences at home. In such situations each new and 'next' military action which gets presented as a 'way forward' actually often serves to make a conflict more unpredictable, sinking the US into a deeper escalation trap.

And now enter aforementioned Israeli think tank hawks. Raz Zimmt, the Director of the Iran and the Shiite Axis program at the Israel-based Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), has pointed out that Trump's pull-back from 'planned' new airstrikes will leave Tehran leaders with some clear conclusions. It should be remembered that the INSS, which is affiliated with Tel Aviv University, is Israel's most premier defense establishment think tank.

"Whether or not it was indeed requested to do so by the rulers of the Gulf states, Tehran draws two main conclusions this morning from the president's statement," Zimmt, whose work is often promoted by Axios Barak Ravid, began in a thread on X (machine translated).

Here's how the Israel-based pundit lays it out (emphasis ZH):

A. It has once again been proven that Trump is not interested in war. From Tehran's perspective, this does not mean there will be no war, and therefore it is preparing for a resumption of hostilities. However, this strengthens its perception that the fear in the US and the Gulf of the consequences of renewing the campaign outweighs the fear in Iran.

B. It is impossible (and this too, of course, is not a new insight in Tehran) to rely on any word coming from Trump's mouth or keyboard in his endless frenzy. Therefore, not only must it refrain from agreeing to concessions that amount to capitulation to US demands—for example, forgoing nuclear capabilities, such as enrichment infrastructure, and not just the products of the program, such as uranium enriched to 60%—but it must continue to insist, already in the first stage, on security and economic guarantees: a complete end to the war, easing of sanctions or unfreezing of frozen Iranian assets, and management arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz that express recognition of Iran's control over the strait. And the problem is that it is doubtful whether this perception will change even in a scenario of renewed hostilities, unless a way is found to incorporate within its framework an action or actions that succeed in denying or significantly weakening one of the two cards in Iran's hand: control of Hormuz and the nuclear assets.

President Trump on Monday actually said "hopefully, maybe forever" when asked about the decision to delay the Iran attack. This was certainly not missed in Tehran.

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/iran-now-has-less-incentive-capitulate-us-demands-israeli-think-tank

New York Governor Signs Bills To Preserve Mandatory Vaccines

Hochul, on May 15, signed two bills that decouple New York’s vaccine requirements from the federal government, after the Trump administration rolled back recommendations for hepatitis B and other vaccines.

“When public health comes under attack by an anti-science administration, New York fights back,” Hochul, a Democrat, said in a statement.

She added that the legislation “protects access to lifesaving vaccines for New Yorkers of all ages.”

One bill, Assembly Bill 10711, removes language about vaccines needing to be approved by federal regulators. Instead, it says that children must receive vaccines against measles, hepatitis B, and other diseases “in accordance with regulations issued by the commissioner of health of New York.”

Assembly Bill 10710, the other piece of legislation, requires health insurers to cover vaccines recommended by New York’s health commissioner, even if the shots are not recommended by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New York has, in the past, only mandated vaccines approved and recommended by federal health agencies.

“Vaccines remain one of the greatest public health tools in history, protecting individuals, families, and entire communities from serious and preventable diseases,” New York Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said in a statement.

“At a time when misinformation is undermining confidence in science, this legislation reinforces New York State’s commitment to following trusted medical guidance and keeping New Yorkers healthy.”

The Trump administration has narrowed its recommendations for vaccines against several diseases, including COVID-19, hepatitis B, and rotavirus.

The biggest changes came after President Donald Trump issued an order directing officials to review recommendations from other countries and update U.S. recommendations as appropriate in light of the results of the review.

A federal judge in mid-March blocked the updates, concluding that officials did not follow proper procedure when altering the vaccine recommendations.

The Trump administration has appealed.

https://www.zerohedge.com/political/new-york-governor-signs-bills-preserve-mandatory-vaccines

Putin arrives in China

The Russian president has travelled to Beijing for a two-day official visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Xi Jinping

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing. He has travelled to China for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The trip coincides with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Russia-China Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation.

The visit comes less than a week after US President Donald Trump’s trip to China. The American president arrived in Beijing for a two-day state visit last week but did not achieve any major breakthroughs in talks with Xi.

The Kremlin has dismissed speculation that the timing of Putin’s trip is linked to US-China contacts, saying that there is “no connection whatsoever.” Preparations for the visit began shortly after Putin and Xi held a video call in February, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said earlier this week.

The Russian president was met on the tarmac by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as well as an honor guard and a group of children waving Russian and Chinese flags. Some of the honor guard members drove to the tarmac on motorcycles ahead of the Russian president’s arrival.

https://www.rt.com/news/640184-russia-putin-china-visit/

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"Stop Hiring Humans" Billboards Are Appearing In US Cities…

“Stop Hiring Humans.” Those words are now plastered on billboards from San Francisco to New York City, courtesy of a San Francisco-based startup pushing virtual AI sales representatives.

The company, Artisan, markets AI agents that handle outbound sales tasks like lead generation, cold emailing, list-building, and prospecting. Their message is blunt: the era of AI employees is here.

Artisan’s campaign highlights a growing trend of AI replacing human roles in sales and beyond.

https://www.zerohedge.com/ai/stop-hiring-humans-billboards-are-appearing-us-cities

This has already been done and covered up - more stall tactics

Police Open Investigation Into Historic Child Sex Abuse After Examining Epstein Files.

Police in Surrey, England, have opened an investigation into two allegations of historical child sexual abuse following the release of files related to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein by the U.S. Department of Justice.

On Tuesday, the force announced an investigation into “non-recent child sexual abuse” on the basis of information in the approximately 3.5 million files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The first allegation concerns Surrey and Berkshire, two counties in southern England, with incidents reportedly occurring between the mid-1990s and the early 2000s. The second allegation concerns West Surrey, with incidents reportedly taking place in the mid-to-late 1980s. In February, Surrey Police sought information following the release of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) report “alleging non-recent human trafficking and sexual ​assaults on a minor in Virginia ​Water, ⁠Surrey, between 1994-1996.” Following an internal review, the British police force said it found no evidence ​of any such reports being made. Regarding the new investigation, no arrests have been made thus far. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), a national co-ordination body of senior law enforcement officials in the United Kingdom, has confirmed that it is working with the National Crime Agency (NCA), an FBI-like agency dealing with organized crime, to review Epstein-related allegations in the United Kingdom.

The ongoing investigations underscore the international reach of Epstein’s network. In February, former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown provided several police authorities across the United Kingdom with a dossier of information regarding Epstein’s air travel activities. “This memorandum provides new and additional information to that which I submitted last week to the [London], Essex, and Thames Valley police forces where I expressed my concern that we secure justice for trafficked girls and women,” the former prime minister said at the time. Specifically, the dossier revealed that Epstein had used Heathrow and Gatwick airports in London.

https://thenationalpulse.com/2026/05/19/police-open-investigation-into-historic-child-sex-abuse-after-examining-epstein-files/

Trump Wants to Resettle Another 10,000 Persecuted White South Africans in America.

The Trump administration plans to increase the U.S. refugee cap to accommodate 10,000 more Afrikaners, citing an emergency situation in South Africa.

Trump said he supports efforts to help the Afrikaners and criticized the South African government for failing to protect them. Afrikaners face violent crime, land seizures, and discrimination in South Africa. The initiative has drawn attention amid rising global discussions about immigration and race-based persecution. South African authorities have denied claims of targeted oppression, emphasizing that crime affects all citizens, despite the explicitly racist nature of some farm attacks and the South African government’s own moves to seize white farmers’ land without compensation. In December, South African officials raided a U.S. processing center for Afrikaners applying for asylum, increasing tensions with the Trump administration.

“This escalating hostility heightens the risks to Afrikaners in South Africa, who are already subject to far-reaching government-sponsored race-based discrimination.” – Trump administration statement.

Last year, Trump reduced the refugee cap to 7,500, a significant drop from the 125,000 set by the former Biden government in 2024. All but three spots went to Afrikaners in the most recently released statistics.

https://thenationalpulse.com/2026/05/19/trump-wants-to-resettle-another-10000-persecuted-white-south-africans-in-america/

GLOBAL ENERGY CRISIS EXPLODES: 80 Nations Declare Emergency as Iran War Drains Oil Reserves

World Burning 6 Million Barrels More Than Produced Daily — Experts Warn Prices Could Hit $180/Barrel, Triggering Hyper-Inflation and Global Recession

The global energy market is careening toward a total collapse.

Nearly 80 countries have already declared economic emergencies as the Iran war enters a more dangerous phase.

That number has exploded from 55 in March, signaling a rapid descent into global chaos.

The world is currently burning through oil at a rate of 6 million barrels a day above production.

Global reserves have plummeted by 380 million barrels since the conflict began.

There’s just one problem:

The "borrowed time" is running out.

Brent crude is trading over $105 per barrel, but experts warn this is only the beginning.

Analysts at Aberdeen warn that prices could rocket to $180 a barrel, triggering global recessions and hyper-inflation.

Morgan Stanley is sounding the alarm on an "escalation" scenario that would bring physical shortages.

"We are living on borrowed time," Paul Diggle, chief economist at Aberdeen, stated.

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz remains the ultimate trigger for a world-wide depression.

If the strait remains closed, a global recession is inevitable.

https://www.nationalfile.com/article/global-energy-crisis-explodes-80-nations-declare-emergency-as-iran-war-drains-oil-reserves

6 Million????

https://www.antiwar.com/

Tara Reade's mother called Larry King Live in 1993 to ask what her daughter should do after being sexually assaulted by Joe Biden.

After the Larry King Live episode was unearthed, CNN covered for Biden by removing the it from their website

https://twitter.com/i/status/2056336554038308984

UAE Says Attack On Nuclear Power Plant Came From Iraq

The defense ministry of the United Arab Emirates said on May 19 that its air defenses intercepted six drones targeting “civilian and vital areas in the country” over the past 48 hours, adding that the attacks originated from Iraqi territory and caused no casualties or serious damage to facilities.

Three of the drone attacks occurred May 17, including a “brazen attack” on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), the statement notes.

Barakah, located in Abu Dhabi, is the Arab world’s first and only fully operational nuclear power plant. With a capacity of 5,600 MW across four reactors, it supplies up to 25 percent of the UAE’s electricity and significantly reduces the nation’s carbon footprint. A drone managed to hit an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the NPP.

“The Defense Ministry emphasizes the full readiness of the armed forces to deal with any threats targeting the security of the state and its national capabilities,” the statement concluded.

Also on May 17, the ministry of defense of Saudi Arabia reported that three drones were intercepted and destroyed by its air defenses after entering the Kingdom’s airspace from the direction of Iraq. No casualties or damage were reported at the time.

Several Iran-aligned armed factions are active in Iraq, mainly within a coalition known as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRI).

The coalition carried out daily attacks with missiles and drones after the start of the war on the Islamic Republic, mainly targeting facilities housing or supporting the U.S. military in Iraq and neighboring countries. However, it has paused its attacks since the ceasefire entered into effect.

The latest drone attacks on the UAE and Saudi Arabia came amid notable progress in peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.

On May 18, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he called off a planned large-scale military attack on Iran scheduled for the next day after the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE urged him to hold off as “serious negotiations” were underway.

While it is possible that the IRI was behind the attacks on the UAE and Saudi Arabia, it is also possible that the drones were launched from Iraq by a third party as a part of a false-flag operation.

Amid the war on Iran, the Israeli military and intelligence operated not one, but two secret bases with airstrips in Iraq’s western desert.

According to a recent report by The New York Times, Israel built the bases to cut down on flight time for strikes in Iran, provide medical treatment, and aid in logistics and other forms of support for the Israeli Air Force. They also housed special forces troops and search-and-rescue teams who were poised to act if any Israeli pilots were downed.

Israel likely still has similar secret bases in Iraq to this day, and it is not completely impossible that the country was behind the recent attacks to sabotage ongoing efforts to broker an agreement between the U.S. and Iran, which are clearly backed by both the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

https://southfront.press/uae-says-attack-on-nuclear-power-plant-came-from-iraq/

Israel built two covert military bases in Iraq to support Iran strikes – report

NYT says Israel built first base in country in late 2024; this year, Israel built another installation there; Iraqi soldier and civilian killed to protect the secret

Israel built two covert bases in Iraq to aid in its wars with Iran, and an Iraqi soldier and a civilian were killed in order to protect the secret military installations, The New York Times reported Sunday.

Earlier this month, The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel had built one base in Iraq’s western desert for use in the US-Israeli war with Iran that began in late February. Shortly afterward, what appeared to be a makeshift airstrip in a dry lakebed, some 180 kilometers (112 miles) southwest of the city of Karbala, was located by open-source intelligence analysts in satellite imagery taken just days before the war.

But Iraqi officials told the Times that Israel had maintained another base there as well, which was used during the June 2025 war with Iran as well as this year’s conflict.

Israel began building that base in late 2024, according to a regional official. The Times report said the US knew of that base, and that it is no longer operational.

According to the reports, Israel built the bases to cut down on flight time for strikes in Iran, provide medical treatment, and aid in logistics and other forms of support for the Israeli Air Force. They also housed special forces troops and search-and-rescue teams who were poised to act if any Israeli pilots were downed.

The IDF has not commented on either report. Iraq and Israel do not have diplomatic relations.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-built-two-covert-military-bases-in-iraq-to-support-iran-strikes-report/

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