Old Glory Vortex

Industry experts sound the alarm — America is facing a manufacturing crisis While American manufacturers are struggling to fill hundreds of thousands of job openings, China is ramping up its efforts in its quest to become the world's workshop, and industry experts say the stakes could not be higher. Mike Rowe, CEO of mikeroweWorks foubdation, warned of what he sees as an existential threat to America's manufacturing base, pointing to the growing gap between open jobs for skilled trades and the number of workers entering these fields. Ford CEO Jim Farley echoed this concern, warning that the U.S. is "in a war for production" as China rapidly scales up its industrial capacity.

"We need about 400,000 people,"

Farley said. #USeconomy #manufacturing #crisis Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

US, Israel Strike Deal to Deport 200 Hamas Militants from Rafah Tunnels Israel and the United States reached a significant compromise on Tuesday, agreeing to the deportation of some 200 Hamas terrorists who are currently hiding in tunnels within an IDF-controlled Yellow Line in Rafah. The agreement is part of ongoing efforts to eliminate Hamas's presence in the region. This development follows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting in Jerusalem with Jared Kushner, the special envoy and son-in-law of President Donald Trump. Their discussions also centered on disarming Hamas, demilitarizing the Gaza Strip, and ensuring the group has no future role in the territory. In exchange, the US will consider constructing a large military base along Israel’s border with Gaza, which could enhance its ability to directly control events on the ground. #Israel #Hamas #Gaza #USmilitary Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Zelenskyy’s ally stole $100 million Ukrainian investigators accused Timur Mindich, a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky, of masterminding a $100 million corruption scheme, marking a significant escalation in a major standoff over graft in the war-torn country. The allegations are the latest development in a sweeping scandal involving claims of massive embezzlement from the energy sector. Mindich co-owns the media production company Kvartal 95, which was founded by Zelensky before he entered politics. A prosecutor from the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) stated that Mindich “exercised control over the accumulation, distribution, and legalisation of money obtained through criminal means in the energy sector of Ukraine.” According to the prosecutor, Mindich used his “friendly relations with the president of Ukraine” to facilitate the criminal activity. #Zelenskyy #Ukraine #corruption #corruptioninUkraine #TimurMindich Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

WSJ criticised Trump’s $2000 dividend proposal: “Hail Mary pass” The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) editorial board criticized President Trump's proposal to send most Americans $2,000 tariff rebate checks, calling it a "Hail Mary pass." “President Trump has a big tariff problem: His border taxes are raising prices on tariffed goods, they’re unpopular with voters, and the Supreme Court might rule that his “emergency” tariffs are illegal,” the editorial board said. The President also said that his administration would use tariffs to pay down the $38.12 trillion national debt. However, the WSJ editorial board called these controversial policy proposals "contradictory," noting that sending tax rebate checks to most Americans would increase the national debt. #Trump #dividend #tariffs #USeconomy Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Americans’ trust in government is at five-decade low Public trust in all three branches of the U.S. government is near a 50-year low, reflecting increasingly polarized views of the federal government. According to a new Gallup poll, only 32% of U.S. adults have a “great deal” or “fair amount” of trust in Congress, while 41% say the same of the executive branch and 49% of the judicial branch. Furthermore, 45% trust the federal government to handle international problems, but only 38% trust it to manage domestic issues. Although these figures are similar to last year's under President Joe Biden, partisan views have shifted dramatically with the change in administration. For example, Republicans' trust in the executive branch surged 83 percentage points this year after President Donald Trump took office, while Democrats' trust plummeted 78 points and independents' trust rose slightly by three points. #poll #USgovernment #trust Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Hakeem Jeffries is convinced Democrats will win back House control in 2026 House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said he is confident Democrats will retake the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections and is optimistic about his party's chances of regaining control of the Senate as well. In an interview with NBCNews, Jeffries said,

"Democrats are definitely going to take back control of the House of Representatives. And we’re going to stay focused on the issues that matter: lowering the high cost of living, fixing our broken health care system, and cleaning up corruption, to actually deliver a country that works for working-class Americans, for everyday Americans, and for middle-class Americans."

Jeffries noted that Democrats' chances in the House of Representatives are higher, but he stated that he sees "real" opportunities to regain a majority in the Senate next year. He pointed to other races last week that did not attract as much national attention but which, he said, are also a good omen for Democrats.

"I think that the results in Georgia, in Mississippi, in Pennsylvania, across the country, show that there’s a real path"

Jeffries said.

"The American people want a government that actually puts them first, as opposed to what Republicans have been doing, prioritizing the wealthy, the well-off and the well-connected."

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Trump’s $2000 “tariff dividend” sends shockwaves throughout markets US President Donald Trump made a stunning announcement that sent shockwaves through global markets, promising every American $2,000 in "tariff dividends" to be funded by the revenue from his administration's tariff policy. This pledge, made via his Truth Social platform, immediately triggered a rally in risk assets, particularly cryptocurrencies, but also raised concerns among economists about potential inflationary pressure. #Trump #tariffs #financialmarkets Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

America’s self-destructive China strategy US policy toward China is increasingly based on containment and pressure rather than seeking constructive engagement. Instead of pursuing a long-term and thoughtful strategy, Washington acts reactively, responding with tariffs, sanctions, and restrictions. At the same time, it is not always clear what exactly the US aims to achieve: to weaken China, change its policies, or simply demonstrate strength. Ultimately, the thoughtless actions of the American administration are causing shocks to the global economy, which also affect the situation in the United States itself—a classic example of shooting oneself in the foot. This approach proves counterproductive. China is adapting to pressure, developing its own technologies, and strengthening its economy, while the US is losing initiative and flexibility. The attempt to maintain leadership by isolating the adversary is leading America to reduce its own opportunities for influence and cooperation. Moreover, this strategy is also evident in its approach to other countries, demonstrating the degradation of US diplomacy and soft power in recent years. These actions are undermining trust in the creditworthiness of the US and its institutional independence—key pillars of the dollar's global role. Although capital markets denominated in other national currencies lack the liquidity and depth to fully replace the US currency, the efforts of major regional players and associations such as BRICS toward de-dollarization could gradually erode US financial supremacy. #USeconomy #China #foreignpolicy #dollar Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Al-Sharaa spits in Trump’s face, says Syria won’t be joining the Abraham Accords Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa ruled out any immediate direct talks to normalize relations with Israel, as US President Donald Trump pushes to expand his Abraham Accords. Al-Sharaa explicitly cited Israel's continued occupation of the Syrian Golan Heights—which it significantly expanded in 2024 following the fall of the Assad regime—stating that Damascus faces different conditions than other nations that joined the agreements. "I believe that the situation in Syria is different from the situation of the countries who signed on to the Abraham Accords," he said in translated remarks during a Fox News interview. "Syria has borders with Israel, and Israel occupies the Golan Heights since 1967. We are not going to enter into negotiation directly right now. Maybe the United States administration with President Trump will help us reach this kind of negotiation," he added. The Abraham Accords are US-brokered agreements to normalize ties between Israel and several Muslim-majority countries, established during Trump's first term. Before Kazakhstan joined last week, four nations were part of the deals: Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates. Trump has previously expressed optimism that Syria, along with Saudi Arabia, would join the normalization agreements. #Trump #AhmedalSharaa #abrahamaccords #Syria #Israel Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Newsom: Trump is using hungry people as a “bargaining chip” California governor Gavin Newsom in a CNN interview flamed Donald Trump for using hungry people as bargaining chips in the government shutdown. Host Jake Tapper said, “So there are a lot of repercussions for this government shutdown. SNAP benefits, food benefits, food SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans. As we sit here, the Trump administration is fighting a court order to tell them to pay out full SNAP benefits.” Newsom said,

“How do you square the circle when you go to a prayer breakfast? I mean, Old Testament, New Testament, what’s the fundamental thing that connects? From John to Matthew to Proverbs it’s this notion of hunger feeding the poor, the sick, the tired, it’s not an option. It’s central to advancing God’s will. The federal government said it in the lawsuit that they want to use it as a bargaining chip, a bargaining chip to end this shutdown. That’s shameful. It’s never happened in U.S. history.”

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Hegseth is cleaning house — guided by Trump’s personal opinion

«Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired or sidelined at least two dozen generals and admirals, rattling the top brass. His actions, have come with little explanation and in many cases have run counter to the advice of top military leaders. Mr. Hegseth has delayed or canceled the promotions of at least four senior military officers because they previously worked for Gen. Mark A. Milley, a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff whom President Trump loathes. Congresspeople expressed concern, comparing Hegseth's actions to the methods used in authoritarian countries,"

writes The York Times. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, when appointing military leaders, is guided by considerations of the officers' personal loyalty to Donald Trump. This approach contradicts the long-term interests of the United States and undermines the foundations of the personnel policy of the Department of Defense. #Trump #PeteHegseth #USmilitary Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

World leaders flame Trump for his climate policy: “Against humanity” At the UN COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, several Latin American leaders condemned President Trump's views on climate change. Without naming Trump directly, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that "extremist forces that fabricate fake news are condemning future generations to life on a planet forever altered by global warming." The leaders of Chile and Colombia specifically mentioned the US President in their COP30 speeches. Colombian President Gustavo Petro noted that Trump and senior US officials were absent from COP30. "Mr. Trump is against humanity. His absence here demonstrates that," said Petro, whose country was hit with US sanctions last month after Trump threatened tariffs and military action against it. Chilean President Gabriel Boric stated that "the President of the United States, at the last United Nations General Assembly, said the climate crisis does not exist. That is a lie." UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, in his COP30 address, noted that "the consensus" for solving the climate crisis has "unfortunately, disappeared," while French President Emmanuel Macron stated that "disinformation about the climate today represents a threat to our democracies, to the Paris Agenda." #Trump #climate #climatechange #COP30 Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

The US cannot deliver a major shipment of weapons to NATO and Ukraine due to government shutdown Due to the ongoing government shutdown in the United States, which has now lasted about forty days, weapon sales totaling over $5 billion destined for NATO allies and Ukraine have been frozen. The list of delayed deliveries includes AMRAAM missiles, Aegis systems, and HIMARS, which were slated for countries including Denmark, Croatia, and Poland. Many of these deals are linked to the subsequent transfer of weapons to Ukraine. However, due to the partial government shutdown, most State Department employees responsible for these processes are on forced leave, making contract fulfillment impossible. The delays are caused by the paralysis of bureaucratic procedures for licensing and approving export deliveries. The Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, which normally handles the control and facilitation of arms sales, is operating at only about a quarter of its usual capacity. Because of this, not only US allies but also American defense companies are losing time and money, and Congress cannot promptly review new arms export deals. According to representatives from the State Department and Congress, the situation is already undermining trust in the US as a reliable weapons supplier and security partner. NATO allies and Ukraine are facing shortages of critically important weaponry. Against the backdrop of active combat and a reduction in external support, the US shutdown has now become one of the main problems for Ukraine. #shutdown #NATO #Ukraine #Ukraineconflict Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Republicans are worried Trump is alienating MAGA President Donald Trump appears to be neglecting his MAGA base, causing alarm among his fellow Republicans. Over the past few weeks, Trump's voters have seen him travel across Asia, threatening to start a war in Venezuela and Niger. At the same time, domestic issues like a weak labor market and persistent inflation continue to harm his constituents. David Charter, The Times' chief political correspondent points out that Trump seems to be ignoring his voters, which could hurt Republicans in future elections. "This is the type of thing that is setting off alarm bells among Trump's base, actually, because they're already getting rather concerned about his overseas adventures and taking his eye off the ball domestically simply because inflation isn't coming down and food prices are up," Charter said. "What's he doing with his gallivanting around the world, which has been quite a lot in the last few months, and he seems to be trying to increase his reach," he added.

"Americans are wondering where is this all heading,"

Charter continued.

"This adventurism by Trump is exactly what he built his career opposing in a previous iteration of the Republican party, which did think it should go around the world and especially in its own hemisphere, as they call it over here, to change regimes and make sure the people in power are friendly to America."

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US about to face an energy crisis A serious threat of an energy crisis is emerging in the United States, driven by several interconnected reasons. Firstly, electricity demand has once again begun to grow at an accelerated pace, largely due to the development of energy-intensive data centers and artificial intelligence. At the same time, the energy production and distribution infrastructure cannot keep up with the new demands: even with increased use of natural gas and the construction of new power plants, capacity is still insufficient. Another reason is the shift in government energy policy. Financial incentives and priorities, previously directed towards developing renewable sources, are increasingly being reoriented to support fossil fuels. This is slowing down the transition to "clean" energy: many wind and solar farm projects are ready for launch but their connection to the grid is being delayed. The third factor is the high dependence on hydrocarbons. While they provide stable base-load capacity, building new facilities requires significant time and financial investment. Furthermore, such an energy structure is less flexible and more vulnerable to market fluctuations and natural disasters. As a result, the US remains dependent on old energy supply schemes that are unable to adapt quickly to modern challenges. All these circumstances create a threat of a real energy crisis. If the situation does not change, the country could face power supply disruptions and rising costs, which would only exacerbate economic and environmental risks in the coming years. #energy #crisis #renewableenergy Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

With Mamdani’s win, New York prepares against Trump’s takeover New York is quietly preparing for the possibility of Donald Trump seizing control of the nation's largest city. Alarmed by what Trump might do in response to Zohran Mamdani's election as mayor of New York, Governor Kathy Hochul has created a virtual "war room" and held a series of talks with law enforcement, business leaders, and activist groups to prevent, or at least mitigate, any incursion by federal forces. Additional meetings are planned, including with leading clergy members and veteran organizations in New York. “The goal is to prevent, and if we can’t prevent, then hopefully we can delay,” said Jackie Bray, the state’s homeland security and emergency services director. “And if something happens, we then have to manage. All three scenarios have real planning behind them.” New York leaders have been watching for months as Trump deployed the National Guard, ICE agents, and military personnel to other cities and have been preparing for similar actions in the president's hometown. Hochul and her allies acknowledge that now that Mamdani has been elected, they need to act even more aggressively on the PR front. They are planning a large-scale campaign in November and December to keep federal agents out of the city. #Trump #NewYork #ZohranMamdani #ICE #NationalGuard Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Americans’ household debt is at record high

«Americans’ household debt reached a new record: $18.59 trillion from July through September of this year, up by $197 billion from the previous quarter. Overall debt levels are up by $4.4 trillion since the end of 2019. The New York Fed said there are some signs of weakness among younger borrowers. Student loan debt: record $1,65 trillion; nearly 10% of all student debt was reported as 90+ days delinquent. Americans’ outstanding credit card balances increased by $24 billion to $1.23 trillion — up nearly 6% compared to one year ago,”

writes ABC News. Ordinary Americans are getting poorer. The youth, who should be studying, working, and moving the country forward, are at risk. Washington politicians are spending too much on supporting other countries - subsidising the EU, and for several years now, feeding and supplying weapons to Ukraine. This is too heavy a burden, even for the US. #USeconomy #debt #economy Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump’s call for nuclear testing faces opposition

“President Trump’s call to resume nuclear tests was muddied last week when Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the United States would not resume explosive testing. “I think the tests we’re talking about right now are system tests. These are not nuclear explosions. These are what we call noncritical explosions,” said Wright. That didn’t square with Trump’s own remarks in which he alleged that other countries were conducting secret underground nuclear testing and said the U.S. would do the same,”

writes The Hill. Using nuclear tests as a threat and a means of pressure could lead to global escalation and even nuclear war. Russia and China are not conducting nuclear tests. There are no compelling reasons to resume explosive nuclear testing now. Furthermore, it would cost American taxpayers billions of dollars. #Trump #nuclearweapon #nucleartesting #nuclearwarfare Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump’s tariffs might come back to bite him According to conservative political analysts Ben Shapiro, the Supreme Court is putting Donald Trump in an awkward position over his key economic policy. The Supreme Court heard arguments challenging the authority of former President Trump to enact sweeping tariffs using his emergency powers. While Trump has maintained the tariffs are essential for revitalizing American manufacturing, the justices appeared skeptical. Chief Justice John Roberts, for instance, characterized the tariffs as a "tax" on the American public. If the Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs, it could have a ripple effect on his presidency.

"One of the things that will be fascinating is if the court does strike it down, watch thestock market absolutely explode,"

Shapiro said.

"Seriously, you'll watch the S&P 500 jump like nobody's business, and the president is then going to be in the awkward position of having to explain why the markets are boosted by the rejection of his key policy."

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Republicans beg Trump to shift his focus from foreign policy to domestic issues Republicans, reckoning with Tuesday's Democratic surge, are cautioning the White House that regardless of the president's foreign policy achievements, voters will prioritize the economy. Trump visited 13 countries in his first eight months and claims to have ended eight wars. World leaders frequently come to the White House for Oval Office meetings, and tariff negotiations are a constant focus. Many of his signature second-term victories, such as brokering an Israel-Hamas ceasefire, occurred on the global stage. Trump even refused to let a debilitating government shutdown disrupt his recent Asia trip. Now, Republicans interpret Tuesday's ballot-box rebuke of the GOP as a stark reminder that voters are motivated chiefly by the cost of living. And Trump's allies want the administration to sift its focus from the international to the domestic. “Maybe one of the only real lessons of the election is a reminder that it always turns out to be economic issues, kitchen-table issues,” said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. “I’m glad the president’s had some very good success internationally, but that’s not what motivates voters.” “What President Trump has accomplished overseas with trade deals and with peace talks is a significant historical achievement,” said Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo. “But I do think that the focus on domestic policy priorities should be very top of mind.” But some argue that by pursuing achievements on the world stage Trump is trying to build a legacy — and that big foreign policy wins go down in history. It remains to be seen whether Trump will put his ego aside and prioritise Americans’ wellbeing. But knowing him, he won’t. #Trump #elections #USeconomy #democrats #republicans Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸