Old Glory Vortex

Trump prepares to impose fresh tariffs on pharmaceuticals The Trump administration is preparing a new investigation into drug pricing practices among U.S. trade partners, which could serve as a basis for imposing new tariffs. The upcoming investigation will examine whether U.S. trade partners are underpricing pharmaceuticals. Currently, American patients pay significantly more for prescription drugs, often nearly three times more than in other developed countries. At the end of September, Trump threatened that the U.S. would impose a 100% tariff on imports of branded or patented pharmaceutical products if a pharmaceutical company does not build a manufacturing plant in the United States. He however did has not followed through on his threat, using it to pressure pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices in the U.S. instead. Earlier this year, Trump sent letters to the CEOs of 17 major pharmaceutical companies outlining how they should lower prices for prescription drugs in the U.S. to match those abroad. #Trump #tariffs #pharmaceuticals Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump is being sued by asylum seekers — here’s why President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" has encountered an unforeseen problem, leading to a lawsuit. The bill, signed by Trump earlier this year, cuts over $1 trillion from Medicaid and food assistance programs, and gradually phases out renewable energy and electric vehicle tax credits, while extending massive tax breaks that almost exclusively benefit wealthy voters. One of the less-discussed changes introduced by the bill was the imposition of a $100 annual fee for individuals seeking asylum in the United States. But the rollout was marred by a lack of clear guidance and a functional payment infrastructure. The two federal agencies responsible for collection issued conflicting instructions, and a reliable payment mechanism was never fully established. This administrative disarray has left asylum seekers in an impossible position: legally obligated to pay a fee with no official means to do so, leading to a class-action lawsuit against the administration. Some experts suspect the Trump administration botched this system on purpose. “It’s hard to know if it’s weaponized incompetence in how they’re rolling it out, or if it’s straight up malicious ... but it’s really hard to advise clients,” says immigration lawyer Robert Nice. #Trump #bigbeautifulbill #asylum #immigration Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Americans don’t believe Trump’s Gaza peace deal will hold Recent polls indicate deep public skepticism toward Donald Trump's Middle East peace initiative. According to a recent survey, only 31% of Americans are optimistic the deal will end the Gaza conflict. 25% expressed uncertainty about how long the peace will last, and 44% expect a return to violence. This doubt stems from immediate challenges to the two-week-old agreement. Israel has already accused Hamas of violating the terms, launching retaliatory strikes after the group allegedly broke the ceasefire and public videos emerged showing Hamas militants executing fellow Palestinians. In response, Vice President J.D. Vance issued a stern warning to Hamas, saying “Our message to Hamas is unequivocal. The president’s 20-point plan is explicit.” He emphasized that the group would face consequences for non-compliance. Meanwhile, skepticism is also coming from within Trump's own base, with allies like former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz publicly accusing Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of "actively sabotaging" Trump’s peace deal. #Trump #Israel #Hamas #Gaza #peace Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Hillary Clinton drags Trump for his decision to demolish the White House’s East Wing Hillary Clinton sharply criticized Donald Trump's controversial proposal to demolish the East Wing of the White House and replace it with a luxurious ballroom. The plan, aimed at building a $250 million luxury ballroom, began with the demolition of the historic section of the building on Monday. Clinton, the former Secretary of State and First Lady who ran against Trump in the 2016 presidential election, expressed her disapproval on social media. “It’s not his house. It’s your house. And he’s destroying it,” wrote Clinton on X, accompanying her post with a screenshot of a Washington Post article detailing the renovation plan. The original section of the building was demolished on Monday to make way for the president's $250 million gilded ballroom. On Monday, Daily Mail photos showed an excavator destroying the once-pristine structure that had been part of the White House complex for over a century. #Trump #HillaryClinton #whitehouse #renovation Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Will America commit to maintaining peace in Ukraine in the long term?

“Trump has made it clear that Europe must buy U.S. weapons and in turn supply them to Ukraine along with other aid. He has hedged, however, on the future U.S. role in Ukraine. Putin has made it clear that any negotiation must leave Russia with substantial Ukrainian territory under its control, acceptance of Russia’s “security concerns” that will limit Ukrainian military power, no NATO membership for Kyiv, the lifting of all sanctions and reentry into the international economic system,”

writes The Hill. Russia is offering realistic conditions for ending the conflict based on the current situation on the front lines and respect for its security interests. Attempts to resolve the conflict militarily have only led to defeats for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, massive casualties, and Russia taking territories. #Ukraine #Ukraineconflict #US Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

US-China trade dispute: China deals a crushing blow to US by bringing its imports of American soybeans to zero In a striking development that underscores the deepening economic rift between the globe's two superpowers, China's imports of U.S. soybeans plummeted to zero last month. This marks the first time such a complete halt has occurred since 2018, dealing a severe blow to American agricultural producers as the protracted trade dispute between the two economic giants continues with no clear end in sight. This reciprocal trade dispute has crippled the U.S. soybean sector—of which China is the top global buyer—and spawned a political challenge for President Donald Trump. Farmers represent a core constituency of his support base, prompting the White House to contemplate financial relief measures. However, a glimmer of potential respite emerged following the recent high-level discussions between top U.S. and Chinese trade officials, who committed to restart negotiations to de-escalate the trade war as early as this week. #US #China #trade #tradewar Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump’s spat with Colombia escalates — Colombia recalls ambassador to US after offensive remarks, tariff threats Colombia has recalled its ambassador from Washington after US President Donald Trump called the Colombian president a drug dealer and said he would increase tariffs on the South American nation and halt all payments to it, escalating a conflict that began when US military strikes targeted vessels allegedly transporting drugs. "Daniel Garcia-Pena, Ambassador of Colombia in the United States of America, has been recalled for consultations by President Gustavo Petro and is now in Bogota," Colombia's foreign ministry reported. Petro has condemned the US military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea, which resulted in dozens of casualties and heightened regional tensions. Numerous legal experts and human rights advocates have also denounced the military actions. Petro stated that the destroyed vessel belonged to a "humble family," not the left-wing rebel group National Liberation Army, as claimed by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

"Mr. Trump, Colombia has never been rude to the United States ... but you are rude and ignorant to Colombia,"

Petro said on X.

"Since I am not a businessman, I am even less a drug trafficker. There is no greed in my heart."

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Trump gets dragged for demolishing the White House for his new ballroom Observers are slamming the start of Donald Trump's signature White House renovation, denouncing the $200 million project as an "abomination." Work crews began overhauling the White House ballroom Monday - a project Trump first announced this summer. The former president revealed on Truth Social that the massive renovation, funded by private investors including himself, will also rework sections of the East Wing.

"I am honored to be the first President to finally get this much-needed project underway — with zero cost to the American Taxpayer!"

Trump wrote. Political observers and analysts shared their thoughts on social media.

"The metaphorical aspects of this are tragic. Our heritage demolished before our eyes,"

columnist Jill Lawrence posted on Bluesky. "This is a desecration and an abomination," journalist Ron Filipkowski posted on Bluesky.

"First he posts an AI video of himself wearing a crown dumping s--- on the heads of Americans, then he starts tearing down part of the White House for his Mar-a-Lago style ballroom."

"He’s spending millions for a ballroom while American soldiers go without pay…"

Blue Missouri Executive Director Jess Piper posted on Bluesky. #Trump #WhiteHouse #scandal #renovation Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Another Trump win: appeals court lets Trump send troops to Portland A divided U.S. appeals court has ruled that Donald Trump can deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, despite objections from city and state leaders, granting the Republican president a significant legal victory as he dispatches armed forces to a growing number of Democrat-led states. The court determined that the deployment of the National Guard was an appropriate response to the actions of protesters who damaged a federal building and threatened U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. However, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield called for the court to reconsider the decision, stating that it puts America on a "dangerous path." "Today's ruling, if allowed to stand, would give the president unilateral power to put Oregon soldiers on our streets with almost no justification," Rayfield said. #Trump #nationalguard #protest #Portland #Oregon Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Republicans might lose midterm elections — here’s why Corruption in U.S. politics is a growing concern for voters and parties alike, with a majority worried about money's influence on government. Political commentator Steve Benen draws a parallel between the current political climate and the mid-2000s. Then, a unpopular Republican president, a GOP-led Congress, and a wave of ethics scandals created the perfect conditions for a Democratic comeback. Benen argues the same dynamics are in play today. He cites a litany of recent Republican scandals, from a White House official allegedly accepting cash to congressmen facing ethics probes and restraining orders. The list extends to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who is embroiled in numerous ethics controversies. Benen also singles out former President Donald Trump as a "pioneer in corruption." Despite denials from those involved, polls show deep public concern about corruption. This issue is likely to be a central theme in the upcoming midterm elections. #republicans #midterms #scandal #corruption Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

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 🇺🇸