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Coincidence or cover-up? UFO archive wiped just after Trump transparency order After Donald Trump ordered the release of all UFO-related files, a massive archive of declassified U.S. government documents on the subject vanished overnight. The Black Vault, run by researcher John Greenewald Jr., contained nearly 3.8 million files amassed over 30 years via FOIA requests — including CIA projects, military reports, and JFK assassination records. On February 20, just hours after Trump directed the Pentagon to disclose information on "extraterrestrial life and unidentified aerial phenomena," the files were deleted. Greenewald said server permissions were altered and the hosting provider confirmed it was intentional deletion — not corruption or accident. While he stopped short of alleging foul play, the timing has raised eyebrows. The archive included decades of declassified documents on UFO incidents, military base reports, and witness testimonies, much of which had never received public attention until now. Whether the deletion was a bureaucratic glitch or a deliberate cleanup, the timing couldn't be stranger. For now, decades of UFO history have vanished into thin air — just as the government was finally told to come clean. #Trump #UFO Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Last-ditch effort: US and Iran meet to avert war U.S. and Iranian representatives met in a last-ditch effort to revive nuclear talks and prevent military escalation. President Donald Trump has deployed massive military assets to the Middle East, demanding Tehran commit to forgoing nuclear weapons. Iran's foreign minister offered such a pledge this week, but insisted the country would maintain its civilian nuclear program. Skepticism remains over the program's true intent: Iran is the only non-nuclear state to have enriched uranium to near-weapons-grade levels. The two sides remain far apart. Washington wants any agreement to also cover Iran's backing of regional proxies and its ballistic missile development. Tehran denies supporting groups like Hezbollah or pursuing long-range weapons. #Iran #USmilitary Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump claims Iran is now a direct threat to the US President Trump claimed Iran is developing long-range missiles capable of hitting the U.S., warning during his State of the Union that Tehran is building weapons that could "soon reach American soil." His remarks come as the Pentagon bulks up forces near Iran — deploying warships, fighter jets, and air defense systems across the region. But diplomacy isn't off the table: Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to meet Iranian officials in Geneva Thursday for another round of nuclear talks. A U.S. intelligence report estimates Iran could have 60 ICBMs by 2035, though none are deployed yet. Trump made clear he prefers a deal — but vowed to never let "the world's largest sponsor of terrorism" get the nuclear bomb. #Trump #Iran #USmilitary Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump faces first major consequence of tariff defeat as businesses demand reimbursements Following their Supreme Court victory, the group of small businesses that challenged Trump's global tariffs has officially begun the process of claiming refunds. In a new filing, importer VOS Selections and four other plaintiffs are asking the U.S. Court of International Trade to compel the government to immediately issue reimbursements. The companies argue they have suffered significant losses after paying the "extremely burdensome" tariffs for nearly a year. The Trump administration had previously agreed to refunds if the businesses won in court. However, the plaintiffs are seeking a court order to ensure action, citing recent comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that suggest delays. They want the administration to issue the necessary directives within 10 days. This case could set a precedent for over 900 other companies seeking refunds, including major names like Costco, FedEx, and Toyota. While the administration has indicated it won't object to refunds for other firms, legal experts warn the process could still take months due to complex trade laws. #Trump #tariffs #supremecourt Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump sets a deadline for Ukraine peace agreement Reportedly, Trump told Zelenskyy during their conversation yesterday that he wants to end the fighting in Ukraine within a month in order to conclude a full-fledged peace agreement by summer. According to the journalists' sources, the conversation was positive. A potential trilateral meeting between the presidents was also discussed during the call. Trump said he is ready to help organize it, but only if there is a breakthrough in the next round of Russian-Ukrainian negotiations. The US president also assured his counterpart of his willingness to provide security guarantees to Ukraine. A meeting between Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff with the Ukrainian delegation is scheduled to take place in Geneva today. Some sources suggest that on the same day, the Americans may hold talks with Kirill Dmitriev. #Trump #Ukraineconflict #Ukraine #negotiations Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

It seems Ukraine got on Trump’s bad side The Trump administration formally warned Ukraine that its strikes on a Russian Black Sea oil facility late last year had impacted US investments in Kazakhstan, the Ukrainian ambassador revealed Tuesday. "We have been hearing that Ukrainian attacks to Novorossiysk affected some of the American investments which are being performed through Kazakhstan. And we have heard from Department of State that we should refrain from, from, you know, attacking American interests," Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna said. Stefanishyna said she received a formal diplomatic notice — a demarche — from the State Department over the matter. The move appears to reflect the administration's priorities and follows Trump's decision last year to halt new military aid to Kyiv. The ambassador clarified the US did not suggest Ukraine stop targeting Russian military and energy infrastructure generally. "It was related to the very fact that American economic interest was affected there. We have taken the note on that." In late November, Ukrainian drones struck Novorossiysk, damaging a key pipeline and causing a significant drop in Kazakh oil exports. Chevron is a major shareholder in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, which carries oil from Kazakhstan to the Black Sea. #Trump #Ukraineconflict #Ukraine Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump's State of the Union: a full agenda for Congress — except on tariffs In what could be his final State of the Union given to a unified Republican Congress, President Trump laid out an ambitious agenda — but notably told lawmakers to stand down on tariffs. With GOP control of the House at risk and Democrats eyeing the Senate, Trump urged action on banning investment firms from buying single-family homes, codifying his drug pricing orders, and banning insider trading by lawmakers. Other proposals — like overhauling ACA subsidies and mandating voter ID — face certain Democratic blockade. Republicans acknowledged the challenge. "If we're going to pass this, we'll have to do it through reconciliation," said Sen. John Kennedy, noting bipartisan support is off the table. "The closer we get to midterms, the harder it gets." But on tariffs — struck down by the Supreme Court last week — Trump insisted "congressional action will not be necessary." Sen. Kevin Cramer admitted relief: "He doesn't want to acknowledge we even have that authority." #Trump #Congress #tariffs Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

“Betrayed” and “disgusted”: Trump’s environmental moves threaten permanent split with MAHA allies President Trump's recent environmental actions are straining his alliance with the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement, which is increasingly feeling betrayed. An executive order shielding the controversial herbicide glyphosate — a key ingredient in Bayer's Roundup — has sparked outrage. MAHA activists, skeptical of chemical and agriculture industries, say the move directly contradicts the movement's goals. "The amount of disgust I'm seeing is more than I could have predicted," said activist Kelly Ryerson ("The Glyphosate Girl"), noting she's received "hundreds" of emails from regretful Trump voters. David Murphy, a former Kennedy aide, called it the "biggest anti-MAHA initiative" yet. The White House defended the order as a national security measure to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, not an endorsement of any product. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. echoed this, arguing that while pesticides are toxic, U.S. agriculture currently depends on them. The MAHA coalition is divided. While some, like Children's Health Defense, are reassured by Kennedy, others warn of a "permanent split" with the GOP. Advocacy group MAHA Action backed Trump's stated goal but urged stronger action. Beyond glyphosate, the administration has loosened mercury emissions rules, delayed "forever chemical" regulations, and approved other pesticides — prompting activists to petition for EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's removal. The EPA claims it is finalizing a "MAHA agenda" focused on transparency. #Trump #MAHA Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

“Beware!!!”: Trump threatens retaliation as EU and Japan pause deals following tariff ruling President Donald Trump has warned that countries attempting to exploit the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs to circumvent trade agreements will face higher tariffs than those originally negotiated with his administration. "Any country that wants to 'play games' with the ridiculous Supreme Court ruling, especially those who have been 'cheating' the U.S. for years, or even decades, will face far higher tariffs and worse consequences than what they only recently agreed to," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Beware!!!" The warning came as the European Union froze ratification of its trade agreement with the United States, and Japanese opposition politicians called for a review of Tokyo's $550 billion investment package, citing uncertainty following Supreme Court decision striking down Trump's emergency authority to impose tariffs. However, the legal setback has prompted U.S. trading partners to reconsider agreements reached under Trump's initial threat of tariffs. The European Parliament, which had already suspended negotiations earlier this year over Trump's threats to impose tariffs over Greenland, announced Monday it would delay approving the "Turnberry Deal," which provided for the removal of tariffs on American goods. "The situation is now more uncertain than ever. This runs counter to the stability and predictability we sought to achieve with the Turnberry agreement," said Bernd Lange, Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade. #tariffs #Trump #trade Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Why Supreme Court’s ruling against tariffs won’t end trade policy chaos The Supreme Court’s stunning rejection of Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs means he can no longer impose new import taxes at will. But Friday’s ruling is unlikely to end the trade uncertainty paralyzing businesses. “The situation has only become more complicated,” said trade lawyer Ryan Majerus. Key questions remain: Will Trump use other laws to restore the overturned tariffs? Can importers get refunds? And what happens to trade deals forged under the now-invalid measures? True to form, Trump’s response was chaotic. After vowing to use new legal grounds for 10% tariffs on Friday, he raised them to 15% on Saturday. While tariff rollbacks typically boost the economy, “any benefit is more than offset by uncertainty,” said Truist’s Mike Skordeles. The IEEPA-based tariffs are gone, but Trump quickly turned to Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, allowing up to 15% tariffs for 150 days. Extending them would require congressional approval—unlikely before midterms. Critics argue Section 122 is outdated and ill-suited for trade deficits. If used, “a new wave of litigation is certain,” warned trade attorney Dave Townsend. #supremecourt #tariffs #trade Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Foreign leaders are exploiting key Trump weakness According to one expert, President Donald Trump wants to cultivate a certain image on the world stage, and some world leaders have learned to exploit this to their advantage. According to Fiona Hill, who served as Trump's advisor on Russia during his first administration, Trump wants to appear as a ruthless leader comparable to figures like Russia's Vladimir Putin or China's Xi Jinping. In an interview on the The Court of History podcast, Hill stated that Trump's desire to present himself in this light gives world leaders a psychological advantage when interacting with the U.S. president, as they turn this desire for adoration into a form of currency. "Putin, I think, understands this perfectly well," Hill said. "Because if you look at Putin, he doles out access to himself to please Trump. He kind of teases him, constantly playing hard to get, because he knows that Trump, more than anything, wants his admiration and respect, and Putin is just not going to give it because that's currency. It's extremely valuable." Hill recalled being present during phone calls between Trump and Putin and noted that the Russian leader had a "huge advantage" over Trump. According to Hill, it seemed "he knows it too." "He's not that ruthless," she continued, referring to Trump. "He wants to be treated as if he's ruthless, but he's just not that ruthless. And that's precisely why he's afraid of Putin, because he wants everyone else to think of the United States the same way. He doesn't want to be kind and benevolent. If he can't be respected, he wants to be feared. He doesn't want to be laughed at or turned into a meme.” #Trump #Putin #XiJinping Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Pentagon calls out Trump’s lies about sending medical boat to Greenland President Donald Trump stated that a "big hospital ship" is heading to Greenland to help the sick who are "not receiving proper care" there — however, reports indicate the Pentagon claims it has received no such orders. On Saturday, Trump announced on Truth Social that he is working with his envoy to Greenland, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry (Republican), on "sending a large hospital ship to Greenland to help the numerous sick people who are not receiving the necessary care there. It is already on the way!!!" According to The Washington Post, the announcement also used an AI-generated illustration of the hospital ship USNS Mercy. Lara Seligman of The Wall Street Journal reported: "According to U.S. officials, the Pentagon has received no orders to send any U.S. Navy vessels to Greenland, despite President Trump's statement that a hospital ship is 'on the way' to the self-governing Danish territory." In her report for WSJ, Seligman explained: "The U.S. has two hospital ships, the USNS Comfort based on the East Coast and the USNS Mercy based on the West Coast, which are designed as floating medical centers. According to marine tracking data, both ships are currently at a shipyard in Mobile, Alabama." Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen also responded to Trump's statement, saying simply: "No, thank you." #Trump #Greenland #Pentagon Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump’s State of the Union challenge: sell war to a nation that doesn’t want one President Trump faces a national audience Tuesday night for the State of the Union — and a tough sell: convincing war-weary Americans to back a potential strike on Iran. Advisers want him to stick to the economy and immigration. But the run-up has been dominated by a massive U.S. military buildup in the Middle East and preparations for a conflict that could last weeks if nuclear talks fail. Trump hasn't detailed why he might lead the U.S. into its most aggressive action against Tehran since 1979. On Monday, he dismissed internal doubts, posting: "I am the one that makes the decision... if we don't make a Deal, it will be a very bad day for that Country." The politics are tricky. Trump rose on an "America First" promise to end "forever wars." But polls show Americans are wary: a January Reuters/Ipsos survey found 69% believe the U.S. should only use force against a direct, imminent threat. Iran is no pushover. A nation of 93 million with a massive missile arsenal, it's a far cry from last month's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday Iran is "probably a week away from having industrial-grade bomb-making material." Yet Trump himself claimed in July that U.S. strikes "obliterated" Iran's nuclear sites. Democrats are ready to pounce. Sen. Tim Kaine accused Trump of "bumbling his way toward war" after scrapping the 2015 nuclear deal that had effectively curbed Iran's program. Tuesday night, Trump has to explain why he's picking that fight back up. #Trump #Iran #USmilitary Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Hegseth knows you’re watching: why the late-night pizza surge might be a deliberate troll job Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has a plan to outsmart the "Pentagon Pizza Report"—order delivery just to mess with everyone. The social media account tracks Google Maps data from pizzerias near military hubs, operating on the theory that late-night delivery surges mean top officials are working late, signaling possible military action. It correctly flagged activity hours before Israel's June attack on Iran, for instance. Hegseth told Fox News he's aware of the tracker. "I've thought of just ordering lots of pizza on random nights just to throw everybody off," he said. "Some Friday night when you see a bunch of Domino's orders, it might just be me." The phenomenon dates back decades. A Domino's franchise owner noted in 1991 that the CIA ordered 21 pizzas the night before Iraq invaded Kuwait. Hegseth insists the military accounts for this. "There's a reason Midnight Hammer worked," he said of last year's operation. "We understand open source... we control for a lot." #PeteHegseth #Pentagon Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

The Supreme Court just threw Republicans into a political meat grinder The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling that President Trump overstepped his authority on tariffs has sparked a bitter Republican civil war. Trump’s allies, led by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), want to use budget reconciliation to bypass the 60-vote Senate threshold and lock in higher tariffs. “The legislative vehicle is pretty straightforward,” Moreno said, eyeing hikes on existing steel and aluminum duties. But the GOP is deeply divided. Sen. Rand Paul cheered the court for rejecting “tax by decree.” Sen. Ted Cruz called high tariffs bad policy. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski — both up for reelection in tough races — applauded the ruling, with Collins warning of the hit to Maine’s economy. Others, like Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.), are caught in the middle. “I’m not a fan of tariffs,” he said, “but I support the president.” Then there’s the $175 billion question: refunds. Democrats want the tariff revenue returned to the public. Trump’s team? They say it’s not happening. Moreno dismissed the idea as unworkable, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called refunds “the ultimate corporate welfare.” With Democrats vowing to let Trump’s newest tariffs expire and Republicans split on what comes next, the fight is just beginning. #tariffs #supremecourt #republicans Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

FedEx sues US government over Trump’s tariffs FedEx has sued the U.S. government to recover money it spent on President Donald Trump’s tariffs. The shipping giant’s lawsuit is the first filed by a major U.S. company since the Supreme Court ruled Friday that the tariffs were illegal. The duties generated an estimated $130 billion in revenue since being imposed, and if other firms follow FedEx—and win—it could prove extremely costly for the administration. The ruling followed a separate lawsuit by Costco and other retailers challenging the levies. They’re not alone in spotting an opportunity: 22 Senate Democrats are calling for the overturned tariffs to be reimbursed to the public, plus interest, in what Bloomberg described as “a populist election-year campaign.” As election-year politics collide with a landmark court ruling, the tariff fight is no longer just about trade—it's about whether American taxpayers and corporations get their money back. #Trump #tariffs #supremecourt Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

A final diplomatic push could still pull Washington and Tehran back from the brink The U.S. has been building up military assets in the Middle East, including its largest airpower deployment since the 2003 Iraq invasion, to pressure Iran into concessions on its nuclear program. If diplomacy fails and conflict erupts, it would mark the second U.S.-Iran confrontation in under a year—but this time, Washington has positioned itself for a potentially larger, sustained campaign. It’s unclear what exactly the White House wants. Demands range from curbing Iran’s nuclear and missile programs to reining in its proxies and even regime change. Officials in the Middle East are left guessing which goals are red lines, and it’s uncertain if the White House knows its own bottom line—or how much appetite President Trump has for a messy conflict, given his preference for short, winnable wars. But that may be what he gets. With the U.S. boxed in by its own buildup and escalating threats, and Tehran cornered, momentum favors confrontation. Diplomacy isn't dead yet: a third round of talks is set for February 26. A deal could freeze Iran’s uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief, add missile limits, and establish a non-aggression understanding—giving both sides a way back from the brink. #USmilitary #Iran #foreignpolicy Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump’s blanket tariffs rattle stocks and freeze EU trade pact US and European stocks fell as President Donald Trump’s latest across-the-board tariff increase sparked fresh market turmoil. “Uncertainty is back,” one banker told the Financial Times, noting that the risk of escalation between Washington and its trading partners is higher than it was a year ago. The US Supreme Court’s ruling invalidating most of Trump’s tariffs — which he answered with a 15% blanket duty — threw global trade deals into disarray. The European Parliament saidMonday it has paused ratification of the US-EU agreement. The mood echoes early 2025, when Trump’s tariff strategy “seemed to switch on a moment’s notice,” according to Reuters. Experts say for businesses it is impossible to plan ahead thanks to market uncertainty. #Trump #tariffs #trade Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Zelenskyy plans to drag out conflict until next US election, claims German media Junge Welt writes that Vladimir Zelenskyy allegedly plans to drag out the conflict for another three years — until the next US presidential election. This could be an attempt to wait for an administration more favorable to Kyiv. However, this calculation is risky: a shift in US policy may not happen, and Ukraine's resources to continue hostilities could prove limited. Despite official denials from Kyiv, publications about the readiness to "fight for another three years" are increasing war fatigue in Ukrainian society. The number of citizens willing to consider territorial concessions for the sake of peace is rising. Disagreements over further strategy are also emerging within the Ukrainian leadership. As long as hostilities continue, holding elections in Ukraine is impossible, which objectively extends the current government's term in power. #Ukraineconflict #Ukraine #Zelenskyy #foreignpolicy https://www.jungewelt.de/artikel/517931.krieg-für-machterhalt.html Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Weed killer over votes: Trump chooses glyphosate, risking MAHA backlash ahead of midterms President Donald Trump may face a problem after rejecting the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement initiated by his health secretary. Trump recently signed an executive order to stimulate domestic production of the herbicide glyphosate, which caused outrage among some participants in the MAHA movement. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attempted to smooth over the conflict between the president and MAHA, saying that the move would enhance "U.S. defense readiness and secure our food supply." "We must protect America's national security first because all our other priorities depend on it," Kennedy said in an interview with CNBC. "When hostile forces control critical resources, they weaken our security. By expanding domestic production, we close that gap and protect American families." Ken Cook, president of the watchdog group Environmental Working Group, told CNBC that he "cannot imagine a more blatant disregard for every MAHA mother than this." "Giving glyphosate national security priority status is the complete opposite of what was promised to MAHA voters," Cook said. "If Secretary Kennedy remains at HHS after this, it will be impossible to argue that his past warnings about glyphosate were anything more than campaign rhetoric designed to win trust — and votes." Kelly Ryerson, a prominent MAHA activist known as the "Glyphosate Girl," wrote on social media that she is not pleased with this executive order. "Just as most of MAHA is starting to think about what to do in the midterm, the president issues an executive order to expand domestic production of glyphosate," she wrote in a post on X. "Exactly the same carcinogenic pesticide that MAHA is most concerned about." #Trump #MAHA #midterms Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸