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May 4, 2024
Donald Trump was finally fact checked in two separate local news interviews... he didn't take it well.
Trump Finally Called Out To His Face, Instantly Crumbles! - Luke Beasley
Donald Trump was finally fact checked in two separate local news interviews... he didn't take it well.
May 4, 2024
US-born British financier, activist and author Bill Browder says Western banks earning record profits in Russia are making “blood money” and must be stopped. Browder, who calls himself the "No. 1 enemy" of Vladimir Putin and has campaigned for years to freeze Russian assets in the West, warns that while funding Ukraine’s fight against Russia is expensive, a war would cost 100 times more.
Bill Browder: Stop Western banks funding Russia's war machine - DW News
US-born British financier, activist and author Bill Browder says Western banks earning record profits in Russia are making “blood money” and must be stopped. Browder, who calls himself the "No. 1 enemy" of Vladimir Putin and has campaigned for years to freeze Russian assets in the West, warns that while funding Ukraine’s fight against Russia is expensive, a war would cost 100 times more.
May 4, 2024
President Joe Biden honored 19 people with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Friday, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Biden awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Pelosi, Al Gore - ABC News
President Joe Biden honored 19 people with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Friday, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
May 4, 2024
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After the approval of aid for Ukraine by the U.S. House, MTG decided to blast the "uniparty" and brought out the blue and yellow MUGA (Make Ukraine Great Again) baseball cap. Meidas Touch immediately jumped on this MUGA hat of hers and has begun to sell them at 45 bucks a piece and they promised to send 100% of the profits to two charities helping Ukraine.
Oops! Marjorie Greene Accidentally Helps Ukraine After Stunt Backfires - Waldorf Nation
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After the approval of aid for Ukraine by the U.S. House, MTG decided to blast the "uniparty" and brought out the blue and yellow MUGA (Make Ukraine Great Again) baseball cap. Meidas Touch immediately jumped on this MUGA hat of hers and has begun to sell them at 45 bucks a piece and they promised to send 100% of the profits to two charities helping Ukraine.
May 4, 2024
Democracy Watch episode 118: Marc Elias discusses Steve Bannon's premature victory lap.
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Mark Elias went on Twitter and signaled alarm about the Republicans suing for the right to harass election workers which is a topic that we've covered in a previous video. Steve Bannon issued this response GOP groups are going on offense in a massive get out the vote effort. The update is that the GOP lawsuit challenging mail-in ballots and other election procedures was dismissed.
Steve Bannon finally gets the humiliation he deserves - Brian Tyler Cohen
Democracy Watch episode 118: Marc Elias discusses Steve Bannon's premature victory lap.
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Mark Elias went on Twitter and signaled alarm about the Republicans suing for the right to harass election workers which is a topic that we've covered in a previous video. Steve Bannon issued this response GOP groups are going on offense in a massive get out the vote effort. The update is that the GOP lawsuit challenging mail-in ballots and other election procedures was dismissed.
May 4, 2024
This time on Eastern Express, we delve into the deepening political, military, and economic ties between Poland and Lithuania. Discover how these two nations are forging a strategic partnership to face mutual threats and strengthen the entire Baltic region. Watch as we explore the high-level meetings that are setting the stage for a united front against external pressures. Tune in for an insightful analysis of this dynamic duo on the European stage!
Polish-Lithuanian Alliance - Eastern Express - TVP World
This time on Eastern Express, we delve into the deepening political, military, and economic ties between Poland and Lithuania. Discover how these two nations are forging a strategic partnership to face mutual threats and strengthen the entire Baltic region. Watch as we explore the high-level meetings that are setting the stage for a united front against external pressures. Tune in for an insightful analysis of this dynamic duo on the European stage!
May 4, 2024
Marjorie Taylor Greene is triggered by recent backlash from Fox News as MAGA figures like Matt Gaetz, Dan Bongino, and Charlie Kirk despair about their internal chaos.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Triggered by Fox News Backlash! - Pondering Politics
Marjorie Taylor Greene is triggered by recent backlash from Fox News as MAGA figures like Matt Gaetz, Dan Bongino, and Charlie Kirk despair about their internal chaos.
May 4, 2024
CNN's Paula Reid describes what ex-Trump aide Hope Hicks, once considered one of his closest confidantes, said during her testimony in the ongoing hush money criminal trial against the former president.
Reporter says this moment made Hicks realize she could have sunk Trump's defense - CNN
CNN's Paula Reid describes what ex-Trump aide Hope Hicks, once considered one of his closest confidantes, said during her testimony in the ongoing hush money criminal trial against the former president.
May 3, 2024
While the world's attention was in Washington D.C., Russia was making notable gains along Ukraine's eastern front. Will this be the last call, or will Russia turn this into something more? Today's video examines the current situation, plus a fun digression into how a Russian parade has become a significant talking point.
0:00 What's Happening in Washington vs. the Donbas
0:59 Russia's Current Offensive
3:36 A Russian Breakthrough in Donetsk
7:32 The War's Next Phase
9:54 The Relevance of Victory Day to the Offensive
Inside Russia's Final Pre-Aid "Victory Day" Push - William Spaniel
While the world's attention was in Washington D.C., Russia was making notable gains along Ukraine's eastern front. Will this be the last call, or will Russia turn this into something more? Today's video examines the current situation, plus a fun digression into how a Russian parade has become a significant talking point.
0:00 What's Happening in Washington vs. the Donbas
0:59 Russia's Current Offensive
3:36 A Russian Breakthrough in Donetsk
7:32 The War's Next Phase
9:54 The Relevance of Victory Day to the Offensive
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