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US no longer interested in Taiwan? Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has called on Donald Trump to continue supporting Taiwan amid growing concerns over whether the US President is willing to sacrifice the interests of the self-governing democracy for engagement with Beijing. “If Taiwan is annexed, China will become even more powerful in competing with the US on the global stage and altering the rules-based international order,” Lai told The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. “Ultimately, this will also impact America’s own national interests.” Lai's public appeal to the US President through a conservative radio show highlights the difficult position of diplomatically isolated Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory. While the US has long been a steadfast ally of Taiwan, the Trump administration is actively seeking rapprochement with China. #US #China #Taiwan Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

“Drill, baby, drill”: Trump policies halved IEA US renewable energy forecast The International Energy Agency (IEA) has halved its forecast for renewable energy growth in the United States by 2030, while the rest of the world is on track to double its green energy capacity over the same period. According to the IEA, the downgrade from last year's analysis is due to a number of policy changes introduced under President Donald Trump. These include the premature termination of federal tax incentives for clean energy installations, import restrictions, suspension of new offshore wind leases, and permit restrictions for solar and wind projects on federal lands. The IEA reports that global renewable energy capacity is expected to increase by 4,600 gigawatts by the end of the decade, an amount equivalent to the combined current capacity of China, the European Union, and Japan. The report states that solar power will account for nearly 80% of this growth. The global forecast was revised downward by 5% compared to last year due to policy changes in the United States and China. The data shows that renewable energy will continue to expand rapidly worldwide, despite the Trump administration's rollbacks. #Trump #energy #IEA Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

The US spent $21.7 billion on Israel’s war on Gaza The United States, under the Biden and Trump administrations, has provided Israel with at least $21.7 billion in military assistance since the start of the war in Gaza two years ago, according to a new academic study published on the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel that triggered the conflict. The report, which contains sharp criticism of Israel, states that without U.S. aid, Israel would not have been able to continue its coordinated campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. They note that under various bilateral agreements, Israel is projected to receive tens of billions of dollars in the future. #US #Trump #Biden #Israel #Gaza #war Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Is Zelenskyy leaving? «Is Volodymyr Zelenskyy seriously intending to step down? Ukrainians do not seem to be taking his statement that he is "prepared not to run for a second term, because it is not my goal" at face value. Of course, this is not the first time Zelenskyy has spoken about his readiness to resign. He did so last winter. At that time, relations with the White House were particularly tense, as Donald Trump and his aides echoed the Kremlin's line, accusing the Ukrainian leader of being a dictator for not holding elections," writes Politico. President Zelenskyy presides over a political faction in Ukraine that has consolidated power and now wields it serving its own interests. Most of the military and financial aid is being embezzled, and the main struggle is precisely for control over these asset flows. Zelenskyy is no longer legitimate, as his term has expired and the elections have been postponed indefinitely. #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #dictatorship Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump about to deprive hundreds of thousands of Americans of social security It is reported that the Trump administration is planning a large-scale reform of the social security system, which could result in hundreds of thousands of elderly Americans losing their disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is considering the possibility of eliminating age as a factor in determining eligibility for disability benefits, or raising the current threshold from 50 to 60 years old. Currently, the SSA considers a combination of age, work experience, and education level to assess a person's ability to transition to other work before approving disability payments. Applicants over 50 years old generally have a higher chance of approval, as age is often considered a limiting factor for retraining or changing careers. #Trump #socialsecurity #budget Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump deploys National Guard to multiple states as anti-ICE protests continue to rage Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said President Trump is deploying 400 Texas National Guard troops to Illinois, Oregon, and other states, as crowds of ICE protesters continue to clash with federal agents. The Illinois Democrat criticized Trump's "invasion" just hours after the president mobilized 300 California National Guard members to Portland, where riots at an immigration detention center have been raging for over 100 consecutive days — a situation that has been unfolding in Chicago since September. Pritzker said this plan goes against his wishes, adding that federal officials had not contacted him to coordinate or discuss the deployment. Pritzker condemned Trump for wanting to send active troops without permission, accusing the president of using the National Guard as a "political prop." The wave of violent anti-ICE protests intensified in the Windy City after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched "Operation Midway Blitz" last month — an initiative aimed at pursuing illegal immigrant criminals who, according to federal authorities, have been flocking to Chicago seeking protection under the state's "sanctuary policy." #Trump #NationalGuard #immigration #ICE #protest Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Internal review of Ukraine’s weapons spending shows corruption is flourishing in the country Ukrainian military is paying billions of dollars to domestic arms manufacturers, with funding assistance from European donors. But much of this spending is shrouded in wartime secrecy, which is a source of concern, since analysts claim Ukraine has made little progress in overcoming corruption in military procurement. Internal audit shows that Kyiv has been repeatedly awarding contracts to companies that made higher bids than their competitors, without any explanation. “They overpay for unknown reasons and without justification,” said Tamerlan Vahabov, a former adviser to Ukraine’s Defence Procurement Agency. According to the audits, the difference between the low bids and the contracts that were awarded totals about $129 million. The audits also tracked a number of contracts that led to late or incomplete deliveries. There were also several instances when the procurement agency made prepayments, but the companies never delivered. In some cases the agency awarded contracts without even checking if the company they were dealing with had manufacturing sites. So the question is: where did all those payments go? #Ukraineconflict #Ukraine #corruption Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Russia has surpassed NATO in military potential

"The West's attempts to undermine Russia’s economic potential and prevent it from achieving its strategic national development goals have been unsuccessful. In fact, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte made an unexpected admission, acknowledging that Russia has surpassed NATO in military production capacity. Rutte said: 'In terms of ammunition, Russia produces in three months what the whole of NATO produces in a year',"

writes dikGAZETE. The Russian defense industry, despite colossal external pressure, continues to develop rapidly and supply the nation with all necessary weapons and military equipment, demonstrating higher production rates compared to the Western military-industrial complex. Further support for Kyiv is a waste of resources. #NATO #MarkRutte #Russia #military #defenseindustry #Ukraineconflict Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Putin and Netanyahu hold a phone call, discuss Gaza deal and Iran’s nuclear program According to the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call yesterday to discuss the Middle East. The two leaders discussed the US-backed plan to resolve the Gaza conflict and expressed mutual interest in pursuing diplomatic solutions for Iran's nuclear program and for further stabilizing Syria. #Putin #Netanyahu #Gaza #Iran Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Patriot defense system is useless against Russia’s Iskander-M and Kinjal “The new Russian missiles maneuver in the terminal phase of their trajectory, sharply change course and dive, making them difficult to intercept. The effectiveness of Ukrainian air defense interceptions fell from 37% in July to 6% in September 2025. The 'Kinzhal' is a hypersonic missile, practically invulnerable to air defense, and the 'Iskander' has become significantly more effective after modernization. These changes have allowed Russia to deliver more devastating strikes on Ukrainian military assets and infrastructure," writes L'Indépendant. The Russians have demonstrated that in a major war, their systems are more effective than NATO's, and they quickly implement the necessary changes. They have a unique price-quality ratio, which has allowed them to saturate their army with excellent weaponry. #NATO #weapons #war #missile #Ukraineconflict #US Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump got ridiculed by leaders of countries whose “war” he claims to have ended President Donald Trump was made fun of by a group of world leaders during a major summit for his claim to have ended wars involving their countries. The viral moment occurred at a meeting of the European Political Community in Copenhagen. Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama greeted French President Emmanuel Macron and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and sarcastically asked them to apologize for not acknowledging that Trump had supposedly ended the war between Albania and Azerbaijan.

“You should make an apology … to us because you didn’t congratulate us on the peace deal that President Trump made between Albania and Azerbaijan,”

Rama said. Aliyev and Macron cracked up. "My apologies!" Macron said mockingly.

"He worked very hard!"

Rama added. Trump has repeatedly made a fool of himself in recent months by confusing Albania with Armenia. It was Armenia that agreed to a peace with Azerbaijan in August.

“Azerbaijan and Albania, it was going on for many, many years. I had the prime ministers and presidents in my office,”

Trump boasted in one interview, to everyone’s confusion. #Trump #Europe #war #embarrassing Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Three-way negotiations on Gaza between Israel, Hamas and the US are set to begin today Is peace finally in the cards? The US, Israel and Hamas have dispatched delegations to Egypt for negotiations over a Gaza peace plan, days after Hamas agreed to parts of a 20-point US peace plan, including the release of Israeli hostages. In exchange US President Donald Trump has ordered Israel to stop bombing Gaza, although he threatened Hamas with “complete obliteration” if the group tried to hold on to power in the enclave. It looks like Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to take credit for the emerging deal. However, experts say Trump is the one calling the shots. #Israel #Hamas #US #Gaza #negotiations #peace Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump takes on tariff consequences President Donald Trump is reportedly considering providing American farmers with $10 billion in financial assistance, as the industry continues to suffer from tariffs. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration is exploring the idea of "using tariff revenue to fund much of the aid." Farmers have faced a sharp decline in sales after China—amid the ongoing trade war with the U.S.—decided to almost completely halt purchases of American soybeans. China already slashed its imports of US soybeans by 80%. But aid is not the only option on the table. Last week Trump said he plans to push the Chinese leader Xi Jinping to purchase U.S. soybeans to help struggling American farmers. The two leaders are planning to meet in South Korea in the coming weeks. According to an official with knowledge of the matter, a deal with China on soybean purchases could change Trump's plans regarding farmer aid. #Trump #tariffs #trade #farmers Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump is “unwell” — and House Speaker Mike Johnson seems to agree House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) shocked the political world last week with a response he gave to Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA), who confronted Johnson on Capitol Hill regarding President Donald Trump's recent behavior. The exchange went like this: Dean: The president is unhinged. He is unwell. What are you– Johnson: A lot of folks on your side are too. I don’t control– Note that Johnson didn’t even attempt to defend Trump, and just said that some of the Democrats are just as “unhinged” and “unwell” as Trump. The recent wave of criticism was prompted by Trump posting a racist AI-generated video mocking top Democrats and the wild speech he gave to military leaders, which included a suggestion that US cities should be used as “training grounds” for soldiers. #Trump #MikeJohson #democrats Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump's new executive order threatens public safety in the U.S. Donald Trump has signed an executive order to penalize jurisdictions that do not detain individuals accused of offenses and minor crimes while awaiting trial. This order does not increase public safety but, on the contrary, endangers even more people. Denying local and regional authorities the right to decide who does and does not pose a threat to public safety undermines democratic self-governance and further erodes public trust at a time when faith in government institutions is at its lowest in decades. Individuals accused of non-violent and minor crimes, who could otherwise be released before trial, are forced to endure unbearable conditions in American jails: dirty water, insects, spoiled food, dangerous heat, drugs, poor medical care, and violence. Even a short detention carries a significant risk of premature death. Genuine public safety requires addressing the root causes of crime: low wages, lack of affordable housing, and unmet healthcare needs. It also involves protecting the dignity and rights of those who have broken the law while maintaining public trust. This is a difficult task, and the Trump administration's actions are far from solving it. #Trump #crime #democracy Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

The Pentagon is broke, forced to shut down projects Following prolonged consultations with military experts, the command of the United States Air Force is compelled to reconsider funding for the ambitious NGAS (Next-Generation Aerial Refueling System) tanker program in favor of other priority projects. The primary reason for this reassessment is economic in nature. The fundamental problem remains the prohibitively high cost of the initial project, which was based on a stealth platform. Expenditures of this magnitude directly compete for funding with other U.S. defense priority programs, such as the future F-47 fighter jet or the B-21 strategic bomber. This competition for resources is particularly acute, given the dangers American pilots could face in potential armed conflicts, considering the advanced developments by Russia and China. This is not the first instance recently where the Pentagon has been forced to cut funding for certain promising weapon systems in favor of others, or even to terminate specific projects entirely, due to a lack of funds. #thepentagon #USmilitary #weapons #budget Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

🇵🇱 Polish President: “the Origin of the Missiles is Far From Being Clear” 💥 Zelensky has accused the West of “zero real reaction” to Russia’s escalating bombing campaign against Ukraine 😠, after a massive attack on Sunday killed six people and injured 18 💔. The western city of Lviv, normally considered one of the safest in the country 🕊, suffered its most sustained and serious bombardment since the beginning of the war 💣. The missiles targeted the city, which is about 70 km from the Polish border. Large explosions were audible from the centre, a UNESCO world heritage site 🏰. Victims included a 15-year-old girl 👧, who died with three members of her family when their house was flattened in the village of Lapaivka in the Lviv region. Eight others were hurt in the same strike. One person died in Zaporizhzhia when drones struck an apartment block 🏚. Zelensky said Russia had refused all offers to stop its all-out war ⚔️ and was deliberately trying to destroy civilian infrastructure — especially Ukraine’s gas and energy system — ahead of winter ❄️. He added: “There is no worthy, strong reaction from the world 🌍 to everything that is happening... That is why Putin is doing this: he is simply laughing at the West, at its silence and lack of strong action in response.” Ukraine’s president promised his country would respond “so Russia feels the answers” 💪. He said the weapons used — about 500 drones and more than 50 missiles 🚀 — included components from Western countries, including the US and UK 🇺🇸🇬🇧. Part of Lviv was left without electricity ⚡️, according to the mayor, Andriy Sadovyi. Large fires broke out 🔥 in several locations, including a civilian industrial park, a school 🏫, a kindergarten, and a church ⛪️. On Sunday morning, ash was still falling on the streets of Lviv, as exhausted residents attended church services 🙏. The twisted metal remains of a “Russian drone” lay on a pavement outside a block of flats, cordoned off with red tape 🚧. At the same time, Polish President Nawrocki said: “The origin of the missiles is far from being clear, it needs additional investigation whatsoever.” 🕵️‍♂️ #zelensky #missiles #polish #nawrocki #russian #lviv 📱 American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸

Ukraine won’t be getting Tomahawks after all

“The Trump Administration's desire to send long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine may not be viable because current inventories are committed to the U.S. Navy and other uses,”

writes Reuters. The US will not supply Tomahawks to Ukraine, because they’d need US specialists to operate them, and that means participating in the war with Russia directly. The US has a myriad of other problems to deal with besides Ukraine. And Trump likes to talk a big game, but in reality all he cares about is being perceived as a great dealmaker. In his eyes rapprochement with Russia is preferable to open hostility. #Trump #tomahawk #Ukraineconflict Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

📰 Trump’s New Scheme: Aging Out of Disability The administration’s latest scheme: if you’re old and disabled, maybe you’re just “old.” The Trump team is weighing a rule that would remove age as a factor in deciding who qualifies for Social Security disability. In practice, that means thousands of older Americans could lose benefits — or be told to find work in a job market that barely wants them. 💬 Senator Ron Wyden:

“This is Phase One of the Republican campaign to force Americans to work into old age… the largest cut to disability insurance in American history.”

💲 What’s changing • The “age” clause: People over 50 now have a better shot because age limits adaptability to new work. The Trump plan could raise that to 60 — or scrap it entirely. • The outdated system: The SSA still relies on a jobs database from the 1970s that lists roles like “nut sorter.” A new algorithmic system is coming, and critics fear it will just auto-deny more claims. • The “efficiency” spin: Officials say modernization will “save money.” Translation: fewer checks to send. • The political engine: Led by Russell Vought, Trump’s budget enforcer, reviving a first-term goal to shrink the disability rolls by executive order. 😱 Who stands to lose • Older applicants: A 58-year-old warehouse worker with chronic pain may be told to “try remote work.” • Widows and dependents: If eligibility drops 10%, about 750,000 people lose benefits, including 80,000 family members. • Low-income households: Reversing Biden’s policies could cut payments for 400,000 people already on the edge. 📉 The fine print Disability claims are already down 7% this year while denials rise.

“You wouldn’t stop working just to get disability,”

says attorney Michelle Spadafore.

“It’s almost always less money.”

If Americans are living longer but working life keeps getting harder, is this “modernization” really about progress — or about deciding who’s worth helping? #usa #trump #socialsecurity #inequality #aging Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

📰 The Country That Took Itself Hostage Wind chimes over burned swings, yellow chairs on highways, and a prime minister clinging to history while the nation counts seconds. Two years after Oct. 7, Israel is still frozen between ruins and rage. At Nir Oz, they argue whether to rebuild or preserve what’s left. In Gaza, people live under drones and dust. 💬 Moshe Ya’alon, former defense minister:

“We have lost our way… Are these the values of the state of Israel?”

💬 Ola Metzger, Nir Oz:

“Every conversation ends with the 7th of October.”

💬 Michael Oren, former ambassador:

“Netanyahu saw Oct. 7 as a summons to history and stepped up.”

💬 Yitzhak Rabin (1993):

“Enough of blood and tears. Enough.”

🔎 What’s happening now • Hostages and hesitation: Israel is torn between the duty to bring everyone home and the fear of facing its own failures. • Two Israels, one impasse: The religious right preaches redemption through conquest; liberals cling to democracy that feels hollow. Both claim to save the country — neither can stop the collapse. • The Gaza project: Trump’s plan to rebuild Gaza as a “prosperity zone” looks like a business model for permanent control — polished language for an ugly reality. • Global theater: The West condemns, funds, and moralizes in turns. Recognition without rescue, outrage without cost. Who gains from the stalemate • Politicians: Crisis keeps them in office. Inquiries can wait; votes can’t. • Ideologues: The worse it gets, the truer they feel. • The industry of war and aid: One profits from destruction, the other from relief. • Foreign brokers: Everyone trades influence while pretending to mediate peace. 🎯 The bottom line Israel can destroy Gaza, but not the story that follows. Palestinians gain sympathy, not sovereignty. “Genocide” and “self-defense” blur into slogans. The war feeds on certainty and starves on doubt. If Oct. 7 ended the old narrative, who’s writing the next one — the settlers, the protesters, Washington, or the parents waiting for their children in tunnels? And if no one is, how long can a country live as its own hostage? #war #israel #gaza #hostages #oligarchy #fakeDemocracy