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'Operation Southern Spear' Boat Strikes' Tally up to 215

reinheitsgebot — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:31:14 -0400

Last week, the U.S. military killed eight people and stranded six others in three illegal boat strikes, bringing the total number of people killed by "Operation Southern Spear" to at least 215.

Trump Approval Hits New Low Ahead of Midterms: Poll

americanunity — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:31:03 -0400

President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to a new low in a recent American Research Group poll, with just 30% of Americans approving of his job performance as the 2026 midterm elections approach.

US Pilot Saw Iranian Drones Swarm in 'jellyfish' Formation

qcp — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:32:57 -0400

A US fighter jet pilot rescued by special forces after being shot down over Iran in April described a shocking sight before ejecting from his aircraft: multiple Iranian drones hovering in the air, moving as one, in a formation that resembled a jellyfish, according to four sources familiar with the matter.

Leon Panics as Doge-Cut Bodies Start Piling Up

reinheitsgebot — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:33:18 -0400

Trillionaire Elon Musk spent Monday night posting and re-sharing posts online in an apparent effort to defend his record spearheading massive cuts to U.S. foreign aid -- which reporting increasingly suggests may end up causing millions of preventable deaths ...

MAGA Senator Gives Jaw-Dropping Verdict on Trump's Intellect

C0RI0LANUS — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:30:07 -0400

US Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) admitted that Iran is playing "rope-a-dope" ...

Trump Admin to Withhold DHS Funding from States to Force Election Changes

C0RI0LANUS — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:31:00 -0400

After wasting a jaw-dropping $113bn attacking Iran the Trump Administration doesn't want to spend 1% of that amount to help state and local governments with DHS funding to prevent terrorism, protect infrastructure, and prepare for major disasters unless they comply with election law changes.

Rocked by the Iran War, the UAE Sours on Trump: 'We Got Played'

retort — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:53:39 -0400

Across the Persian Gulf region, the president was viewed as a pro-business ally, but his decision to wage war on Iran and his erratic conduct have tarnished his image.

More Dead Ducks at the White House

reinheitsgebot — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:33:37 -0400

Two more dead ducks have been found near Donald Trump's Reflecting Pool. The dead ducks were discovered floating in a pond at Constitution Gardens on the National Mall, a short distance from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to The Washington Post.

Naming Your Kid 'Donald' Has Never Been So Unpopular

reinheitsgebot — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:33:41 -0400

In 2025, the baby name "Donald" hit its lowest point of popularity in U.S. history, according to data maintained by the Social Security Administration and reviewed by NOTUS.

Rep Massie: Push for Epstein Files Caused White House 'panic'

LampLighter — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:33:04 -0400

"It put them into a full-blown panic," [Republican Rep. Thomas] Massie said, referring to his push for the [Epstein] files. "If you look at the timeline, that meeting in the Situation Room was two days after I introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act ... This would have never been an issue for the White House, number one, if they had just done what they campaigned on, but number two, if I hadn't introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and that's frankly, one of the reasons they spent $30 million to take me out is because they don't want transparency over there."

A Pregnant Mother Kept Getting Sicker

retort — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:40:05 -0400

ProPublica has found multiple cases of women with underlying health conditions who died when they couldn't access abortions. Tierra Walker, a 37-year-old mother, was told by doctors there was no emergency before preeclampsia killed her.

Savannah Guthrie Speaks Out About her Mother

REDIAL — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:32:22 -0400

A ransom note sent days after the 84-year-old mother of US presenter Savannah Guthrie was abducted from her home claimed she had died.

Trump Spent a Decade Making Friends in Europe

lamplighter — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:31:19 -0400

Now they're turning away. From Italy to France, nationalist leaders are reassessing their ties with the U.S. president as his brand sours across the EU.

Rising Populist Tide Is Threatening NY's Powerful Incumbents

lamplighter — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:31:33 -0400

Voters are increasingly upset over the cost of living, turning to candidates with scant political experience.

Same-Name Alaska GOP Senate Candidate Challenges Being Removed from Ballot

Dbt2 — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:30:08 -0400

A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan on Monday challenged a decision by a top state elections official to disqualify his candidacy ...