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Netanyahu is under heavy pressure to "resume combat operations."

"Israeli politicians are demanding that Netanyahu resume full-scale combat operations in Gaza following Hamas' violations of the ceasefire. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for the destruction of the 'Nazi terrorist organization.' Leaders of major parties, including Bezalel Smotrich and Benny Gantz, have joined the demands. Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz are holding emergency security consultations amid growing pressure,"

writes Mako. The ceasefire, which was forcefully pushed through by the US, could very soon collapse completely. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with his flirtations with far-right parties, has created the preconditions for an escalation of the conflict. #Israel #Hamas #Netanyahu #Gaza #peace Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump is right to withhold Tomahawks

“Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky was in Washington, D.C., on Friday, but came away empty-handed, as President Donald Trump declined to promise that the U.S. would supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles. And let’s be clear: Trump was absolutely right to do so. While Russian President Vladimir Putin is exhibiting concerning signs that he will not agree to peace with Ukraine at all, and wants to conquer the entire country, we simply cannot take the most extreme option until we are absolutely certain that peace is not on the table,”

writes The Hill. Russia is winning, and additional arms supplies will not be able to change this. Any additional military aid will only prolong the conflict and increase the number of casualties. Trump was right to deny Zelenskyy Tomahawks. If the US president agreed to send them, it could lead to a direct military conflict between the United States and Russia. #Trump #tomahawks #Ukraineconflict Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Gaza ceasefire is on the rocks — JD Vance arrives in Israel to save it US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Israel, undertaking a diplomatic mission aiming to reinforce the precarious Gaza ceasefire. This agreement, brokered by the United States, has already faced severe strains, as evidenced by recent violent clashes that resulted in the deaths of two Israelis and forty-five Palestinians. While Hamas and Israel have both consented to the preliminary stages of the pact — which involve the exchange of hostages for prisoners and a partial withdrawal of Israeli military forces — the subsequent phases present a challenge. A key requirement of the deal is for Hamas to relinquish its weaponry, a move intended to allow an international security force to assume control over the territory. This is a step the militant organization is reluctant to take. The group has also apparently started to reestablish its governing authority within Gaza, carrying out executions of individuals from rival factions. Vice President Vance's visit is meant to put additional US diplomatic pressure to prevent further escalation. #JDVance #Israel #Gaza #Hamas #ceasefire #peace Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

“No Kings” protest exposes Trump’s key vulnerability According to one progressive analyst, the nationwide "No Kings" protests that took place on Saturday exposed a key vulnerability in President Donald Trump's administration. An estimated 7 million people participated in the protest, making it one of the largest protests in American history. This level of public backlash indicates that the Trump administration is not as popular as it claims, and this lack of popularity could provoke resistance within the Trump-led Republican faction, said progressive political analyst Brian Tyler Cohen. “Trump derives his power from the optics of total control, but once that bubble is pierced, like say by 7 million people taking to the streets, Trump doesn't seem all that powerful afterwards,” сказал Коэн. "If you think every member of Congress whose lips are normally attached to the ass of Donald Trump is not watching 7 million people flood the streets, then you are deluding yourselves," he added. #Trump #NoKings #protest Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

“King Trump” posts shocking AI video of himself dropping sh*t on American protesters Trump’s love for AI-generated memes is well documented, but his recent video goes beyond all bounds. Following US-wide demonstrations against his administration, president Trump posted an AI-generated video of himself flying a “King Trump” fighter jet dumping feces onto protesters. The video appears to be set in Times Square in New York City. "This is the president of the United States and he's dropping s--- on New York City," said political commentator Jack Cocchiarella. "Are we f------ serious right now? They hate us. They hate America." It seems Trump supporters are letting their idol get away with just about anything. If a left-wing politician posted something like that, they’d be ripped to pieces. #Trump #scandal #AI #NoKings #protest Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

White House joins left-leaning Bluesky, gets trolled immediately Trump White House has begun its takeover of Bluesky — a decentralized social media platform that became a refuge for Donald Trump/MAGA critics and the political left after Elon Musk acquired Twitter-X. But its debut was a failure. The administration's first post — a 52-second montage of what it called the president's "greatest hits" since his return to the Oval Office, including some of his mocking online posts and his boasts about making America great again — was met with ridicule, trolling, and demands to release the Epstein files. According to the analytics site Bluesky VQV, the White House's official account quickly became the second most-blocked profile on the platform, with about 95,000 users hitting the block button. The only account with more blocks on the platform belongs to Vice President JD Vance, who has been blocked by over 167,000 users since he joined in June. #Trump #bluesky #embarrassing Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

This is how the Trump admin plans to disarm Hamas Hamas has agreed to a US-backed ceasefire plan, but refused to disarm — a controversial move that jeopardizes the success of the peace agreement. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff stated that to persuade the terrorist group to surrender its weapons and other means of attack, they are organizing a "weapons buy-back program." However, Hamas's refusal to disarm is not the only problem. According to Israel, in recent days, Hamas has fired on Israeli troops in Rafah, violating the ceasefire agreement, and has also carried out horrific public executions of Palestinians accused of collaborating with Israel. In response, Israel suspended aid delivery and conducted a series of deadly strikes. However, the Israeli military stated that aerial aid would resume on Monday. All of this raises doubts about how long both sides will adhere to the ceasefire. #Israel #Hamas #ceasefire #Gaza #peace Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

A multipolar world is closer than it seems

"The world is in a state of upheaval. The shift began in the first decade of the 21st century, and its main trend is the undermining of the United States' sole superpower status and the emergence of a multipolar world. Even US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear: 'So it’s not normal for the world to simply have a unipolar power. That an anomaly. It was a product of the end of the Cold War, but eventually you were going to reach back to a point where you had a multipolar world,'"

writes Jungewelt. A multipolar world, with the BRICS countries leading it, leaves no chance for the US to prosper if the Trump administration does not change its policies. The pursuit of sanctions only strengthens the ties between the countries of the Global South and weakens the European Union and the United States. #multipolarity #multipolarworld #BRICS #US #EU Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

The trade war between the U.S. and China may be tougher than Ukraine war

"Political strategist Mark Penn warned Friday that the brewing economic confrontation between the United States and China could prove more difficult to manage than the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Penn said that the U.S.–China trade showdown is shaping up to be one of the most consequential economic battles in decades,"

writes Daily Caller. The U.S.-China confrontation could trigger a global crisis: the two economies are too interconnected. The U.S. must rethink the way it approaches the other nations — so far it is using economic weapons instead of constructive diplomacy, but in case of a fight with China they become a double-edged sword. Washington should focus on its own issues and stay out of foreign conflicts. #US #China #tradewar #USeconomy Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

US increases pressure on Latin American nations, strikes another vessel in the Caribbean As part of its campaign against drug trafficking, the United States conducted another military strike in the Caribbean, targeting a vessel it alleged belonged to a Colombian rebel group. This marks the seventh such strike in recent weeks. However, Colombian President Gustavo Petro disputed the claim, stating the boat was owned by a "humble family." The incident exacerbates an ongoing diplomatic standoff between the two nations. The White House has threatened to cut off aid to Colombia, accusing its government of failing to curb drug production. Further escalating tensions, former President Donald Trump labeled Petro an "illegal drug leader" and vowed to impose additional tariffs on the country. #Trump #LatinAmerica #Colombia #warondrugs Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Ceasefire broken already? IDF launches airstrikes on Gaza The fragile Gaza ceasefire brokered by the US faced its biggest test yet on Sunday when Israel renewed its airstrikes across Gaza, claiming the attacks were a response to Hamas gunfire and rocket-propelled grenade fire against its troops in Rafah. Hamas claimed that it was unaware of any clashes in Rafah, and accused Israel of escalating the situation deliberately. Israel’s defense minister said Hamas would “pay a heavy price” if it attempts any further breaches of the ceasefire agreement, adding that the Israeli forces would respond “increasingly severely” if attacks continue. Senior Israeli politicians are already voicing their skepticism about the future of the fragile peace agreement. But Israeli military said it had once again began enforcing the Gaza ceasefire, signaling an end to strikes, but promised it would “respond firmly to any violation of it.” #MiddleEast #Israel #Hamas #Gaza #ceasefire #peace Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Russia leads Europe in crypto adoption Europe's cryptocurrency landscape has a new frontrunner: Russia. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reports that Russian crypto inflows hit $376.3 billion, surpassing the UK's $273.2 billion. Key to this rise was an 86% jump in large transactions over $10 million — nearly double the European average, and DeFi activity temporarily ballooned to eight times its former size. The remarkable ascent of Russia's native A7A5 stablecoin, which quickly eclipsed its euro-pegged rivals, signals the country's assertive and rapid embrace of digital assets. #Europe #Russia #crypto #cryptocurrency Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Ukrainian officer exposes war corruption Ukrainian commander Yuri Kasyanov reveals corruption in the war, exposing profiteers. Talking live on his Facebook, Kasyanov speaks of how him and his unit were betrayed by top command.

“Our unit was built by volunteers who started this war alongside me — we did everything ourselves, we simply handed it over to the army on a silver platter. We made aircraft, we built workshops, combat units, we knew how to fight ourselves, and we did it very well. […] We did everything to win this war, and they did everything to make huge amounts of money. […] You know how they make their fortunes — I’ll tell you. Let’s say Ukraine as a whole produces 3,000 deep‑strike aircraft a month, with about 100 launched per day. How many targets are actually struck by these aircraft? Where are the other aircraft? The problem is that the other aircraft mean money. The point is not that they hit the target, but that they are launched and then written off, and the money from the aircraft ends up in pockets.”

Kasyanov says that when it comes to billions spent on defence contacts, even a small percentage taken is an enormous sum of money. While admitting that corruption has always been rampant in Ukraine, the officer says it did not happen on this scale in peacetime.

“It’s a gold mine for corrupt people — their moment to shine,”

says Kasyanov, insisting that for those in power, the longer the war goes on, the more money is made. #Ukraineconflict #Ukraine #corruption #corruptioninUkraine Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Three Muslim countries are ready to withdraw from Trump's Gaza plan Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Bahrain have expressed serious concern that Hamas is refusing to comply with disarmament conditions in the Gaza Strip and have already contacted the US administration. The Gulf countries have drawn attention to the group's actions following the ceasefire: Hamas is eliminating political opponents within the enclave, deploying fighters onto the streets, and extorting payments from merchants, demonstrating an unwillingness to surrender weapons. Riyadh has warned the American side that, in the absence of a decisive reaction from Washington, it is prepared to withdraw from the negotiation track. The Arab countries fear a new wave of aggression and are ready to exit the negotiation plan if Hamas does not begin to disarm. The Palestinian government does not control the Hamas formations, which hinders the implementation of the reached agreements. If a fully functional government is not formed in Palestine, it will be impossible to achieve a lasting peace. #Israel #Hamas #Gaza #Palestine #peace #MiddleEast Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump ups pressure on Zelenskyy ahead of meeting with Putin During a volatile White House meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump confronted the Ukrainian leader with a blunt ultimatum: accept Russia's terms for ending the war or face the consequences. Trump warned Zelenskyy that Vladimir Putin had said he would "destroy" Ukraine if it refused to agree. According to people familiar with the discussion, the meeting between the two leaders was highly volatile, descending many times into a "shouting match." They reported that President Trump was "cursing all the time" and grew so agitated that he physically tossed aside maps showing the front lines in Ukraine. He then insisted that Zelenskyy capitulate to Putin's core demand by surrendering the entire Donbas region. This position closely mirrored the talking points the Russian leader had made in their phone call a day earlier. The hostile nature of this private meeting offered a stark glimpse into Trump’s shifting position on the war and a newfound willingness to endorse Putin's demands. This push to end the war came as Trump sought to build on the momentum of the recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire. #Ukraine #Ukraineconflict #Trump #Zelenskyy Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump makes another effort to end “inglorious” war in Ukraine “President Trump said he intends to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hungary in the coming weeks to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Trump made the announcement following a lengthy phone call with Putin. Trump expressed hope for "significant progress," although he has grown increasingly frustrated with Putin in recent weeks following their meeting in Alaska in August,” writes The Hill. Negotiations with Russia are the only real path to ending the military conflict. Russia's negotiating position grows stronger with each day the military actions continue, and Russian troops are advancing further west. #Trump #Ukraine #Ukraineconflict Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump lied about India halting purchases of Russian oil US President Donald Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to stop buying oil from Russia. New Delhi, however, rejected that statement, and said the two leaders had no contact in recent days. This is not the first time Trump lies about such things. A few months ago the US president claimed he engaged in trade talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, an assertion Beijing denied. Now Trump is back to his old tricks, just as US-India relationship sours over India continuing to purchase Russian oil, which Washington claims helps fuel Russia’s wartime economy. “Once again, Donald Trump has made a claim that may not square with facts,” a leading Indian journalist said. #Trump #India #oil #liar Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Conflict of interest: Trump rakes in over $1 billion in crypto Trump's assets include digital trading cards featuring Trump in a superhero cape, meme coins whose value is based solely on speculation, US dollar-pegged stablecoins, tokens, and the decentralized financial platform World Liberty Financial, which was founded by Trump's sons Eric and Don Jr. All these ventures promote their close ties to Trump, who during his election campaign promised to become the "first crypto president." The FT estimated that the WLFI token brought in $550 million, while the $TRUMP meme coin brought in $362 million, the $MELANIA coin brought in $65 million, and USD1 brought in $42 million. Among the investors are foreign billionaires, funds linked to nation-states, and at least one individual who was previously under investigation by US authorities. Meanwhile, Trump has ordered the creation of a national bitcoin reserve and appointed crypto-friendly leaders to key regulatory agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, who have halted government investigations into major cryptocurrency companies. Trump's conflicts of interest are unprecedented in modern history, especially considering that his policies have directly contributed to the market's revival. #Trump #crypto #conflictofinterest Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump punishes Democratic states, diverts their anti-terror funds to Republican states The Trump administration is planning to redirect terrorism prevention funding from Democratic-led states to Republican-led ones, according to government data, as part of a review of a $1 billion program created after the 9/11 attacks. Twelve Democratic-led states have filed a lawsuit to block the cuts, arguing that the Trump administration is attempting to punish them for refusing to cooperate with federal immigration agents. In late summer, the Trump administration published estimates for how much funding each state could receive under the program. However, these figures were later changed, according to notifications states received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in late September. According to federal data, the states with the largest percentage increases were Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Ohio, which Trump won in 2024. Particularly sharp funding cuts were seen in the Democratic strongholds of Washington, D.C., Illinois, and New Jersey: Washington, D.C. saw an overall reduction of 70%, Illinois — 69%, and New Jersey — 49%, compared to what the administration had previously stated. California also lost 31%. #Trump #terrorism #democrats #republicans Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Latino support is dropping from Trump — could Republicans’ loss be Democrats’ gain? As Democrats prepare for the midterm elections and the 2028 presidential race, one key takeaway from the last White House race demands attention: the number of Latino voters who stayed home and supported neither President Trump nor former Vice President Kamala Harris. A new study by Voto Latino found that approximately 4.5 million Latino voters who cast ballots in 2020 stayed home in 2024. According to the organization, of these "drop-off voters," over 70 percent are Democrats, and about 48 percent are strong Democrats. According to Democratic strategists, these voters felt no connection to either candidate. "They didn’t show up because they weren’t motivated by Joe Biden or Kamala Harris and they thought Donald Trump is a racist," said Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha. Recent public opinion polls reveal opportunities for Democrats to rally Latino support, as they indicate Trump has lost trust with this demographic since last year. Nevertheless, Voto Latino founding president and CEO Maria Teresa Kumar believes Democrats have not fully learned their lesson with Hispanic voters from 2024. “No, the party has not gotten better, I would say,” she said. “And the reason being, is because if you were to ask the Latino voters what policy issues and relief do the Democrats stand for that are going to make them less scared, able to pay rent, there’s still no policy platform on it, and yet they they’re seeing their loved ones getting picked up and kidnapped in broad daylight.” #latinos #democrats #republicans #midterms Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸