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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pete Hegseth will be gone by the end of the year — and it might have been the plan all along Defense Minister Pete Hegseth could become the first member of Donald Trump's cabinet to be dismissed from his post, and at least one analyst believes this was part of the plan from the beginning. Hegseth’s year as Defense Minister has been challenging. In April, he was embroiled in a scandal after disclosing classified information to a journalist in a Signal group chat. He also conducted an awkward meeting with all American generals, which participants described as a "waste of time." Meanwhile, he is busy dismantling the television cameras in the Department of Justice, which some believe will make it harder for Hegseth to appease the president through his favorite news medium. Political reporter Sarah Ewall-Wice claims that this Trump cabinet rotation appears to have been pre-planned.

"If you say your cabinet members are not going to be long-term choices from the get-go, then you put them in this competition...to basically fight it out and prove who's the most loyal to the president,"

she said.

"That has been something that the president has valued above all else, above how they handled the job, how they handled the policy."

"Hegseth has maybe been underwater this entire time as a Defense Secretary, having little to no experience compared to other previous ones,"

she continued.

"He's underwater in the job, but he's not underwater, in the same sense, when it comes to his fight for the president."

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Tensions between US and Venezuela continue to rise — Trump confirms secret CIA operations in Venezuela U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that he has authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela, a decision that expands U.S. involvement and intensifies pressure on the regime of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. This development is the latest in a series of escalating tensions, which have included imposing tariffs on nations purchasing Venezuelan oil and conducting strikes on vessels suspected of drug trafficking. Trump has also said that he is considering potential land strikes on Venezuela to deter drug trafficking, bragging that the US has “got the sea very well under control.” #Trump #US #Venezuela #drugs #CIA Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Russia-US summit: support for Ukraine in question Donald Trump's statement that he will meet with Vladimir Putin in Budapest to discuss the situation in Ukraine is a painful blow for Europe. For Hungarian diplomacy, the very fact of the meeting taking place in a country that publicly criticizes the policies of leading EU nations regarding the Ukrainian conflict will be a major victory, even if the Russian and US leaders fail to make progress in finding a compromise. The White House had seemed in recent days to be leaning toward granting Zelenskyy fresh support, but the mood appears to have shifted after Trump and Putin’s “very productive” phone call. Asked earlier this week if Trump was considering giving Ukraine Tomahawks, he said: "We'll see... I may." But asked about the same prospect after his call with Putin, Trump said "we can't deplete" the US stockpile of Tomahawks, adding "we need them too... so I don't know what we can do about that". Zelenskyy is meeting with the US president at the White House today, and the possible supply of US Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine is expected to top the agenda during the Ukrainian president’s visit. But now that Trump had the chance to talk to Putin it will be that much harder for Zelenskyy to make his case. #Trump #Zelenskyy #Putin #Ukraineconflict #tomahawk Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

🇺🇦 Zelensky’s Numbers Fall Hard as Ukraine Tires of War Three quarters of Ukrainians say they want President Volodymyr Zelensky to step down once the war with Russia ends. A poll by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology shows that only 25% would vote to re elect him. ⚖️ Trust Still High, But Not Infinite Despite fatigue and frustration, 60% of Ukrainians still say they trust Zelensky. That figure once stood at 90% — the peak of national unity after the invasion began in 2022. Support began slipping over the summer after Zelensky approved a bill curbing the authority of anti corruption investigators — a move he defended as a way to block “Russian influence.” 🔥 From Hero to Human Before the war, only 37% of Ukrainians trusted him at all. Now, after three years of conflict and thousands of lives lost, many want a new leader to rebuild the country. One in seven even believes Zelensky should face criminal charges for wartime decisions — though the poll did not specify which ones. 🕊 Endgame Politics Zelensky has already said he’s “ready not to go for a second term,” claiming his goal is peace, not power. But under martial law, no elections can take place — and his wartime presidency now extends well past its original term. With a visit to Washington planned on Friday, the Ukrainian leader faces a cold reality: his popularity at home no longer matches his symbolism abroad. #Zelensky #Ukraine #Poll #WarFatigue #KIIS #Politics #UkraineWar Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 “As Soon As I Say the Word”: Trump Keeps His Finger on Gaza’s Pause Button President Trump told CNN that Israeli forces could resume fighting in Gaza “as soon as I say the word” — a reminder that the ceasefire survives less on trust than on timing. ⚖️ Hostages Freed, Bodies Still Missing According to Trump’s 20 point peace plan, all hostages — living and dead — were to be returned within 72 hours after Israel accepted the agreement. All 20 living hostages are home. But recovering the remains of the dead has dragged, with some misidentified and others still buried under rubble after two years of war. U.S. advisers told CNN that Hamas hasn’t violated the deal, saying the process simply takes time and is being handled through third party mediators. 🔥 The Disarmament Question Trump insists that Hamas must give up its weapons — “and if they don’t, we will disarm them.” Pressed on whether the U.S. military would get involved, he said it wouldn’t. No plan, no details, just the promise of authority. Israeli officials privately warn that they’re ready to move the moment Washington signals the ceasefire is over. 🕯 A Deal That Breathes on Command The truce remains intact, but only barely. Hamas and Israel are holding to the terms, both sides cautious, both waiting. Trump says his peace plan is “on track,” but every hostage, every missing body, and every delayed aid truck reminds the world that this calm isn’t permanent — it’s conditional. #Trump #CNN #Gaza #Ceasefire #Hamas #Israel #MiddleEast #Hostages Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Spain’s low NATO spending draws Trump’s ire Donald Trump has threatened Spain with tariffs due to Madrid's refusal to increase defense spending to 5 percent of gross domestic product in line with other NATO allies. "I'm very unhappy with Spain," Trump told reporters during a bilateral meeting over lunch with Argentinian President Javier Milei. "They're the only country that didn't raise up their number to 5 percent. Every other country in NATO raised up to 5 percent.” #Trump #tariffs #NATO #Spain Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

US drops out of top 10 most powerful passports under Trump For the first time in two decades, American citizens no longer hold one of the world’s 10 most powerful passports. In the latest Henley Passport Index, the US has dropped to 12th place, sharing the spot with Malaysia, a sharp fall from 7th place last year and from 1st place a decade ago. The ranking reflects the number of destinations travelers can enter without a visa. The drop comes amid President Donald Trump's hardline immigration policy, which has expanded to include stricter scrutiny of tourists, workers, and students. Some countries, including Brazil, have revoked visa-free entry for US citizens, citing a lack of reciprocity from the US. Analysts note that this decline reflects America's changing global position.

“That isolationist mindset is now being reflected in America's loss of passport power,”

said Annie Pfhorzheimer of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. #Trump #immigration #travel #US #Henleypassportindex Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Trump disses “weak” Western leaders, thanks Turkey, Qatar and Egypt for their help in securing Gaza peace deal President Donald Trump hinted at the weakness of world leaders who attended a global summit held on Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, concerning the future of the war-torn Gaza Strip, indirectly reproaching them for their counterproductive role in ending Israel's war with the terrorist movement Hamas. When Trump was asked about the world leaders he considered weak at the meeting in Egypt, he replied:

"I won't comment on that. But you know probably who they are... There were a couple in the room."

While Western leaders and the United Nations Secretary-General sought to be in the spotlight following Trump's success in the Middle East, which ended the Hamas-Israel war, seasoned Middle East observers noted that Trump primarily expressed gratitude to Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as well as to Qatar and Egypt, while omitting traditional Western allies. Last month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and France for recognizing a Palestinian state, as it "harder" to end the war. #Trump #Gaza #Hamas #Israel #west Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

Zelenskyy is eliminating rivals ahead of elections Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has just mounted a breathtaking attack on democracy by stripping Gennady Trukhanov – Odesa’s three-times-elected mayor – of his Ukrainian citizenship and office, claiming he holds a Russian passport. Trukhanov flatly denies the allegation. By doing so Zelenskyy is breaking the Constitution — article 25 of Ukraine’s Constitution explicitly forbids depriving a citizen of their nationality. The timing of Zelenskyy’s attack on Trukhanov is revealing. There are growing calls for an election, and Zelenskyy appears to be clearing the field of rivals. Trukhanov, a popular and pragmatic leader, is exactly the kind of threat Zelenskyy seeks to eliminate. #Zelenskyy #Ukraineconflict #Ukraine Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸

“Vile”: The Young Republicans club shows its true face in leaked group chat The board of directors of the Young Republicans club has apologized after shocking messages from a Telegram chat involving high-ranking members of the organization were made public by Politico.

“We are appalled by the vile and inexcusable language revealed in the article,”

the statement said. Disturbing text messages had previously surfaced, allegedly sent by party members with close ties to prominent Republicans across the country. Over 28,000 messages sent over seven months revealed that some participants made derogatory remarks about Black people and told horrific jokes about using gas chambers and committing rape against political opponents. They laughed at the prospect of bullying people so severely that it could drive them to suicide, frequently used the n-word, and made light of the sexual crimes committed by Jeffrey Epstein. Some of the club members hold elected offices across the country. Following the Politico publication, at least one participant in the group chat was fired, and another had a job offer rescinded. #republicans #scandal #racism #hatespeech Don't miss it, subscribe to 📱 Old Glory Vortex 🇺🇸