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The green new scam is finished and now Bill Gates is backtracking letting everyone know that the world is not coming to an end, plus he is being investigated. Canada trapped in Trump’s tariff world. Trump is bringing in more manufactures which translate into jobs. The people are now seeing the tariffs are not hurting the economy. Gold is going to bounce back. The [DS] is in trouble, Biden/Obama autopen is exposed and it shows that Biden was not running the country. This is what happens when you rig an election and install a puppet administration. The [DS] went against the will of the people. Something big is coming in 2026, the OBBB comes into effect and everything is about to change. Deportation is going to surge, taxes are going to be lowered and everything is going to be setup for the next phase of the plan.
Economy
https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/1983170594809205123
https://twitter.com/paulsperry_/status/1983226215704998012
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- As a result of President Trump asserting tariffs against imported autos, the large auto companies are abandoning plans to build or expand auto manufacturing in Canada. The Canadians are angry, and the professional political class in Canada is doing everything they can to continue ramping up opposition to Donald Trump.
- With increased tariffs against Canada, and with the likely dissolution of the USMCA (CUSMA) coming in the near future, the Canadian govt of Mark Carney has been traveling the world to find alternative markets for their goods and services. The main targets for new Canadian economic and trade relations are the U.K, EU and China.
- In a deal to expand the trade relationship with China, the Canadian government of Mark Carney is now proposing to drop tariffs against Chinese EVs in a deal to sell more pork and canola oil. That’s correct, in essence Canada will take the EV auto business abandoned by Mexico.
- This was Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s grand plan as he attended the ASEAN summit in Malaysia.
- Keep in mind, as we have outlined all along during Trump’s trade reset, the USMCA is going to be abandoned in favor of two bilateral free trade agreements; one with Mexico and one with Canada.
- As outlined in the Mexican decision to cancel EV investment, Mexico is aligning for a favorable trade relationship with President Trump and the USA.
- Canada may benefit in the short term from sales of pork and canola to Beijing, while simultaneously gaining Chinese investment in cobalt mining and auto development for EVs. But those EVs will never be permitted to cross the border into the USA and any effort to enhance Chinese EV sales in Canada will only disconnect them more from trade with Donald Trump and the USA.
Source: theconservativetreehouse.com
https://twitter.com/_Investinq/status/1982927845598110116
- UPS has cut around 48,000 jobs in 2025 so far, including management, operations, and high-profile roles, through a mix of layoffs and buyouts. This exceeds initial expectations of 20,000–34,000 cuts.
- Reasons:
- Loss of Major Client: Reduced business from Amazon, which shifted more volume to its own delivery network.
- Cost-Cutting for Profitability: Focus on trimming less profitable segments amid falling package volumes post-pandemic.
Amazon Layoffs
- Scale: Amazon is cutting about 14,000–30,000 corporate jobs in 2025, with more expected in 2026—the largest since 2022.
- Reasons:
- AI and Automation Push: CEO Andy Jassy is reducing bureaucracy to fund heavy investments in generative AI and robotics, which could replace up to 600,000 roles by 2033. Layoffs target HR, devices, services, and operations to “make the company leaner.”
- Ongoing efforts to lower employee costs while scaling AI infrastructure.
https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1983179949671317861
at least 13 years. By comparison, the record during this period was 83.1%. However, all eyes are on the Magnificent 7 stocks which are set to report this week, including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft. Collectively, they reflect ~25% of the S&P 500 market’s cap. Big tech is on deck.
https://twitter.com/MattWalshBlog/status/1983151452575965356
increase in the number of people on food stamps. So as a functional, contributing, working American, you’re getting scammed twice. Once when the government steals from your paycheck and gives it to EBT recipients, and again when you go to the grocery store. You’re paying twice so that morbidly obese people can buy Doritos on your dime. Infuriating.
- A 2023 peer-reviewed paper in the Journal of Public Economics analyzed U.S. retail scanner data (2.6 million products from 20,000+ stores, 2006–2015) and found a 1% increase in per-capita SNAP benefits raises overall grocery prices by 0.08%. Effects are stronger (up to 0.12%) in high-participation counties (>20% of population) or concentrated markets (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index >2,500). Sales rise too, but only after adjusting for prices, confirming demand-driven effects. The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA), a conservative think tank, applied this elasticity to post-2021 data (Dec. 2019–Mar. 2023), estimating SNAP expansions accounted for 15%+ of the 23–24% rise in food-at-home prices (e.g., eggs +54%, margarine +59%). Per-capita SNAP spending nearly doubled (+90%), with 55% from permanent hikes. They project $250 billion in extra taxpayer costs through 2033, partly due to these inflationary feedbacks.
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FGA’s model draws on USDA enrollment data, BLS Consumer Price Index (CPI), and the Leung-Seo elasticity.
- SNAP costs have risen 488% since 2000 (adjusted for inflation), peaking at $119 billion in 2022 amid pandemic expansions. Enrollment hit 43 million in 2023, correlating with food CPI spikes (e.g., +13% in 2022).
SNAP costs taxpayers $145 billion a year. Recipients spend TWICE what the average worker does on groceries. That’s not “helping the poor.” It’s rewarding people who abuse the system.
US Consumer Sentiment Slips For 3rd Straight Month In October But Tariff-Fears Fade
“Consumers’ write-in responses were led by references to prices and inflation, which continued to be the main topic influencing consumers’ views of the economy. References to tariffs declined further this month but remained elevated.”
However, Consumer assessments of their Family’s Current Financial Situation improved in October after dropping in September.
Source: zerohedge.com
- The latest data shows an average gain of 14,250 private-sector jobs in the four weeks ending Oct. 11, 2025…
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- Signaling a bounce back in the labor market after two straight months of jobs losses.
Source: zerohedge.com
https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1983123759897640964
https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1983080963031638367
https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1982863614190203123
and Union Pacific. GE is using it! Trump was right again! Manufacturing is officially re-shoring!
https://twitter.com/SubuTrade/status/1983139234400571787
Political/Rights
https://twitter.com/DougMackeyCase/status/1983162918482157589
How do they send the money back, they don’t need a bank they can use western union
https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/1983198059661050245
remigrated back home.
CBP Announces New Exit Photo Process for Noncitizens, Leftists Triggered
- The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a new biometric exit policy that will require photographing all noncitizens leaving the country beginning December 26, 2025. The rule expands facial-recognition tracking beyond entry points to include departures, covering visa holders, permanent residents, temporary workers, and even children.
- The system is designed to strengthen national security and help identify visa overstays, but liberals, Democrats, and civil rights advocates are calling it racial profiling and a serious privacy concern.
- Set to take effect in December, CBP expects full implementation at every airport and seaport within three to five years. The new Customs and Border Protection (CBP) exit-photo policy will apply to all non-U.S. citizens, including legal permanent residents, visa holders, and foreign nationals entering or leaving the United States.
- ing, “Yes, this is exactly what I voted for.” It is not a waste of money. It is a necessary expense for national security.
Source: thegatewaypundit.com
https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1983164668139950468
The public is going to be shocked in 2026 as the funding from the Big Beautiful Bill hit, and the logistics are in place for mass removal.
this is why it will drive deportations upward, particularly accelerating in 2026:Key Funding Provisions in the OBBBThe bill allocates over $170 billion in new spending specifically for immigration and border security—far exceeding prior budgets—creating an unprecedented “slush fund” for enforcement activities.
This includes:
- $45 billion for ICE detention expansion: Funds the construction and operation of new facilities to hold hundreds of thousands more people, addressing current capacity constraints that have limited removals.
- $30 billion for ICE enforcement and removal operations: Covers personnel hiring (e.g., thousands of new agents), transportation (charter flights and buses for deportations), and technology for tracking and apprehending individuals nationwide.
- Additional billions for Border Patrol and interior enforcement: Supports raids, surveillance, and expedited processing to prioritize “mass removal” of undocumented immigrants, including those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
These funds are largely unaccountable, bypassing traditional oversight to allow rapid deployment for Trump’s deportation goals.
How This Translates to Higher Deportation Numbers
- Pre-OBBB, ICE’s FY2024 budget was about $8.5 billion, supporting roughly 140,000 deportations annually. The OBBB’s infusion multiplies this capacity by over 20x in targeted areas, enabling “surge” arrests and removals—officials have already signaled plans to hit 1 million+ deportations per year by mid-2026.
- Much of the funding becomes fully available in FY2026 (starting October 2025), with time needed to build infrastructure and hire staff. Early implementation has yielded 260,000+ arrests and 200,000 deportations since January 2025, but experts predict a “shock” 5-10x increase once systems are in place. The bill pairs enforcement dollars with cuts to benefits (e.g., health care, nutrition aid, tax credits for immigrants), incentivizing self-deportations while easing legal hurdles for removals.
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This targets an estimated 11-20 million undocumented individuals, per administration estimates.
https://twitter.com/paulsperry_/status/1982891389299179630
They were both detained at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Manhattan during Epstein’s 2019 incarceration—Amanat had been there since December 2017 on securities fraud charges before being transferred to Brooklyn. However, Amanat’s cellmate was Joshua Schulte, a former CIA employee convicted of leaking classified information, not Epstein. Federal records, including a recently unsealed FBI affidavit, highlight MCC’s security failures, such as contraband smuggling involving Amanat and Schulte, but make no mention of Epstein sharing a cell with Amanat. The phrasing “jailed with” in some reports likely refers to the shared facility rather than a specific cell assignment. Epstein’s actual cellmate was Nicholas Tartaglione, a former police officer facing murder charges.
DOGE
Geopolitical
https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1982895072233378116
message to Venezuela: “We can reach you. Fast.” These things don’t carry warning shots – they carry 75,000 pounds of “we’re serious.”
https://twitter.com/SecWar/status/1983164355999883548
apparatus, transiting along known narco-trafficking routes, and carrying narcotics. Eight male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessels during the first strike. Four male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessel during the second strike. Three male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessel during the third strike. A total of 14 narco-terrorists were killed during the three strikes, with one survivor. All strikes were in international waters with no U.S. forces harmed. Regarding the survivor, USSOUTHCOM immediately initiated Search and Rescue (SAR) standard protocols; Mexican SAR authorities accepted the case and assumed responsibility for coordinating the rescue. The Department has spent over TWO DECADES defending other homelands. Now, we’re defending our own. These narco-terrorists have killed more Americans than Al-Qaeda, and they will be treated the same. We will track them, we will network them, and then, we will hunt and kill them.
War/Peace
Zelensky Declares Expansion Of Long-Range Attacks On Russian Oil Refineries
- Days after urging European allies in Britain that Ukraine urgently needs sufficient long-range weapons to change the course of the war, President Zelensky has declared Monday that he intends to expand strikes against Russian refineries.
- After a meeting with his staff Zelensky indicated, “We reviewed the effectiveness of our long-range strikes over a defined period and the results achieved. Russian oil refining is already paying a tangible price for the war—and will pay even more. We set tasks to expand the geography for the use of our long-range capabilities.”
- This makes clear it’s no secret how Kiev would use Tomahawks missiles if it received Washington’s approval to get them; however, President Trump has appeared to resist so far.
Source: zerohedge.com
https://twitter.com/MyLordBebo/status/1983164518772445659
doesn’t stop for a minute and that Moscow believes the West is preparing Europe for a war
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Now think about the timing of POTUS traveling to China/SK. I’ve said too much. God bless, Patriots.
Medical/False Flags
https://twitter.com/KenPaxtonTX/status/1983154064541266100
[DS] Agenda
https://twitter.com/ILA_NewsX/status/1983020655366013175
https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/1983169122323308917
https://twitter.com/soveryisraeli/status/1982227886397374857
https://twitter.com/RealJamesWoods/status/1982971186293420055
https://twitter.com/EYakoby/status/1982590045044523499
https://twitter.com/BWLH_/status/1982824961753632812
https://twitter.com/RonColeman/status/1983182268526145908
https://twitter.com/tomselliott/status/1982946120830456154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1983143327143752141%7Ctwgr%5Ee2a2a7d9fb91dfcda45dc98cc23ebb77c9086891%7Ctwcon%5Es3_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fx22report.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D27557action%3Dedit
https://twitter.com/ScottAdamsSays/status/1983143327143752141
https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1982919656257269937
President Trump’s Plan
https://twitter.com/almostjingo/status/1982892660714246470
able to breathe. The video was recorded by his partner, also an illegal migrant.
https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/1983186057798545573
with commercial artillery shell fireworks. A Border Patrol transport van carrying illegal aliens attempting to get to the safety of the perimeter was then attacked. Border Patrol agents were able to secure the van and get it into the perimeter. The mob of rioters grew more hostile and violent, advancing toward agents and began throwing rocks and other objects at agents, including one that struck Chief Greg Bovino in the head. Border Patrol agents repeated multiple warnings to back up and that chemical agents would be deployed if warnings were ignored. Riot control measures were deployed, including by Chief Bovino, and arrests were made. Agents properly used their training. The use of chemical munitions was conducted in full accordance with CBP policy and was necessary to ensure the safety of both law enforcement and the public.
https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1983081700004360419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1983081700004360419%7Ctwgr%5E2c339fd14462b62aa54a0d4e162717edd6fb78b3%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F10%2Fwatch-trump-threatens-deploy-more-than-national-guard%2F
https://twitter.com/GOPoversight/status/1983150337205628964
“The findings reveal that as President Biden’s condition deteriorated, his aides exercised presidential authority and facilitated executive actions without his direct authorization, including misusing the autopen and failing to properly document decision-making processes.”
- The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released a video interview with a top Biden aide essentially admitting he was incentivized to cover up Biden’s cognitive decline because he was promised a massive payday for a 2024 White House win.
- The Oversight Committee, chaired by James Comer, opened an investigation into the autopen scandal earlier this year and subpoenaed several Biden aides for documents and testimony.
- The Committee called in several Biden aides as part of its investigation into Joe Biden’s cognitive decline.
- Top Biden aide Mike Donilon told the House Oversight Committee over the summer that he was promised a $4 million bonus if Joe Biden won the 2024 election.
- It was previously reported that Donilon was paid a $4 million salary for his 2024 election work, but an additional $4 million bonus was revealed during his testimony.
- Over the summer, Axios reported on Donilon’s testimony, where he admitted to the multi-million-dollar bonus.
Source: thegatewaypundit.com
https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1983158578509681053
Department of Justice to conduct a thorough review of these executive actions and scrutinize key Biden aides who took the Fifth to hide their participation in the cover-up.” “The D.C. Board of Medicine must also review the actions taken by President Biden’s physician to hide his true condition. We have provided Americans with transparency about the Biden Autopen Presidency, and now there must be accountability,” Rep. Comer says MAKE IT HAPPEN!
https://twitter.com/C_3C_3/status/1983174004656705957
all those who were pardoned are going to be null and void.
https://twitter.com/AGPamBondi/status/1983203901672218966
for the American people
https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1982869514397032476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1982869514397032476%7Ctwgr%5Eff804e43a7b4f4f8ad0dc3942578cd3bd5b6b54b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zerohedge.com%2Fpolitical%2Fcnn-fearmongers-trumps-despot-talk-third-term-serious-threat
scenarios! What kind of country do we have?!”
It sounds like a good plan to have Trump as VP and then have the President step down, But once again I believe Trump wants the people to decide in a way that allows him to actually be voted in for a 4th term. Once the evidence comes out that the elections were rigged and they overthrough the government and the duly elected president, the [DS] when against the peoples will, they are the dictators and they didn’t care what the people wanted. The people are going to be angry they will want sometype of remedy. We have laws in place and the SC cannot overrule the constitution, the only way is the people.
https://twitter.com/C_3C_3/status/1982802621434876277
https://twitter.com/BreannaMorello/status/1983138929126568439
fuels illegal immigration harming their states.
When the SC rules in favor of Trump the [DS] cheating system goes down the drain. Piece by piece Trump is making sure he gets the SC ruling to protect the country in the future. He is having congress codify his EO into law. This is not just about a 4 year election, this is about making sure we protect the country from the DS in the future, we need to make it so they never infiltrate again
https://twitter.com/DanScavino/status/1982616337911615784
Anonymous ID: 05fed1 No.2925016 The JC tweet about standing tall over the last 8 months [actuvate sleeper cells]
I think he was saying “in 8 months” to activate. That would be September
>>2925016
Do you believe in coincidences?
NYT “Anon” source?
“Sleeper Cells”
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Do you believe in coincidences?
NYT “Anon” source?
“Sleeper Cells”
Q
https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/1983219849623957631
https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1983193339223781731
https://twitter.com/overton_news/status/1982968044369375266
He tore the mask off the entire food stamps program…and what he revealed will infuriate taxpayers. It’s far worse than anyone realized. “There are 42 million people in this country that need food stamps on a weekly basis.”
“And we’re saying ‘people’ deliberately instead of Americans because most of the people that are on food stamps aren’t even from this country.”
“45% of Afghanistan immigrants are on food stamps.”
“42% of Somali immigrants,
34% of every immigrant from Iraq,
23% of Haitians.”
“59% of ALL illegal aliens are collecting food stamps, meaning that most of the people getting food stamps from the U.S. Government and the U.S. Taxpayer are not even Americans.”
“Think about that.” “And we didn’t know about any of this before the government shutdown started.”
“But thanks to Democrats, we can confirm tonight that millions of Joe Biden, illegal aliens, people who crossed the border when Joe was president, are now collecting food stamps from a program funded by hardworking American taxpayers.”
SNAP costs taxpayers $145 billion a year. Recipients spend TWICE what the average worker does on groceries. That’s not “helping the poor.” It’s rewarding people who abuse the system.
https://twitter.com/ItsThomAnt/status/1983173407798899192
FBI Director, Patel must use government aircraft for all air travel due to security protocols, per executive branch guidelines and the Federal Travel Regulation. For personal portions of trips—like the reported visit to his girlfriend in Nashville—he is obligated to reimburse at the fair market value of a comparable commercial flight. This was affirmed in his May 2025 congressional testimony, where he stated he would comply, and an FBI spokesperson reiterated that “all ethical guidelines are followed rigorously.”
Based on executive branch policies, the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), and agency-specific guidelines (such as those from the Department of Justice and Department of Defense), certain high-level U.S. government officials are designated as “required use” travelers. These individuals must use government aircraft for all air travel—official, personal, or otherwise—primarily due to security protocols, the need for 24/7 secure communications, and protection against threats. This ensures continuous access to classified systems and protection, even on non-official trips (with reimbursement required for personal travel at commercial coach fare rates).The designation is made by the President (for agency heads) or agency heads (for others), per OMB Circular A-126 and FTR § 301-10.261. Not all senior officials fall into this category; many (e.g., other Cabinet secretaries) are authorized to use government aircraft for official travel but can opt for commercial options for personal trips.Here’s a list of key positions explicitly designated as required-use travelers:
| Position | Agency/Branch | Key Rationale | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| President of the United States | Executive Office | Highest security and communications needs | Uses specially configured aircraft (e.g., VC-25A, “Air Force One”). Applies to all travel. |
| Vice President of the United States | Executive Office | Equivalent security and communications requirements | Primarily uses C-32 or similar aircraft. Applies to all travel. |
| Attorney General | Department of Justice | Protection of succession line (7th in order) and secure DOJ communications | Long-standing policy; must use for all travel, including personal (reimburses at coach fare). |
| Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Department of Justice | Ongoing threats to role and need for secure FBI systems | Policy updated in 2011 to require for all travel, including personal; previously discretionary for non-official. |
| Secretary of Defense | Department of Defense | National security leadership and continuous secure DoD communications | Designated by President; applies to official and unofficial travel. |
| Deputy Secretary of Defense | Department of Defense | Backup to SecDef with equivalent security needs | Designated by SecDef; applies to official and unofficial travel. |
| Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | Department of Defense | Military command authority and secure strategic communications | Designated by SecDef; applies to official and unofficial travel. |
Yes, individuals in the positions designated as “required-use” travelers (e.g., President, Vice President, Attorney General, FBI Director, Secretary of Defense, etc., as outlined in the prior response) must reimburse the government for the personal portion of any travel on government aircraft. This is mandated by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) at 41 CFR § 301-70.804 and OMB Circular A-126, to ensure taxpayer funds are not used for non-official purposes.Key distinctions:
- Official Travel: No reimbursement required. The government covers all costs.
- Personal Travel: Reimbursement is required for the “excess” cost attributable to personal activities. Specifically:
- Travelers must pay the equivalent of the full coach fare (economy class) for the flights they would have taken commercially if not deviating for personal reasons.
- For an entirely personal trip, this means reimbursing the full coach fare for the entire itinerary.
- For mixed official-personal trips, it’s prorated: Reimburse the coach fare only for the personal segments or deviations (e.g., if a side trip for vacation extends the route, reimburse the added coach fare cost).
- Political Travel: Treated similarly to personal, with reimbursement of the excess coach fare for political portions, unless overridden by specific laws (e.g., campaign finance rules).
- Exceptions: No reimbursement if travel is authorized under certain statutes (e.g., 10 U.S.C. § 2648 for remote locations without commercial service) or for dependents in isolated postings.
- Payment Process: Reimbursement is calculated based on the lowest available unrestricted coach fare at the time of booking (not first-class). It’s collected via payroll deduction or direct payment before/after travel.
- Why Coach Fare?: This reflects the “fair market value” of commercial travel, though actual government aircraft costs are much higher (e.g., $200,000+ per hour for Air Force One). The policy balances security needs with fiscal responsibility.
- Enforcement: Agencies (e.g., DOJ for AG/FBI Director, DoD for SecDef) track and report usage annually to OMB/GSA. Non-compliance can lead to audits or penalties.
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The green new scam is finished and now Bill Gates is backtracking letting everyone know that the world is not coming to an end, plus he is being investigated. Canada trapped in Trump’s tariff world. Trump is bringing in more manufactures which translate into jobs. The people are now seeing the tariffs are not hurting the economy. Gold is going to bounce back. The [DS] is in trouble, Biden/Obama autopen is exposed and it shows that Biden was not running the country. This is what happens when you rig an election and install a puppet administration. The [DS] went against the will of the people. Something big is coming in 2026, the OBBB comes into effect and everything is about to change. Deportation is going to surge, taxes are going to be lowered and everything is going to be setup for the next phase of the plan.
Economy
https://twitter.com/ElectionWiz/status/1983170594809205123
https://twitter.com/paulsperry_/status/1983226215704998012
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- As a result of President Trump asserting tariffs against imported autos, the large auto companies are abandoning plans to build or expand auto manufacturing in Canada. The Canadians are angry, and the professional political class in Canada is doing everything they can to continue ramping up opposition to Donald Trump.
- With increased tariffs against Canada, and with the likely dissolution of the USMCA (CUSMA) coming in the near future, the Canadian govt of Mark Carney has been traveling the world to find alternative markets for their goods and services. The main targets for new Canadian economic and trade relations are the U.K, EU and China.
- In a deal to expand the trade relationship with China, the Canadian government of Mark Carney is now proposing to drop tariffs against Chinese EVs in a deal to sell more pork and canola oil. That’s correct, in essence Canada will take the EV auto business abandoned by Mexico.
- This was Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s grand plan as he attended the ASEAN summit in Malaysia.
- Keep in mind, as we have outlined all along during Trump’s trade reset, the USMCA is going to be abandoned in favor of two bilateral free trade agreements; one with Mexico and one with Canada.
- As outlined in the Mexican decision to cancel EV investment, Mexico is aligning for a favorable trade relationship with President Trump and the USA.
- Canada may benefit in the short term from sales of pork and canola to Beijing, while simultaneously gaining Chinese investment in cobalt mining and auto development for EVs. But those EVs will never be permitted to cross the border into the USA and any effort to enhance Chinese EV sales in Canada will only disconnect them more from trade with Donald Trump and the USA.
Source: theconservativetreehouse.com
https://twitter.com/_Investinq/status/1982927845598110116
- UPS has cut around 48,000 jobs in 2025 so far, including management, operations, and high-profile roles, through a mix of layoffs and buyouts. This exceeds initial expectations of 20,000–34,000 cuts.
- Reasons:
- Loss of Major Client: Reduced business from Amazon, which shifted more volume to its own delivery network.
- Cost-Cutting for Profitability: Focus on trimming less profitable segments amid falling package volumes post-pandemic.
Amazon Layoffs
- Scale: Amazon is cutting about 14,000–30,000 corporate jobs in 2025, with more expected in 2026—the largest since 2022.
- Reasons:
- AI and Automation Push: CEO Andy Jassy is reducing bureaucracy to fund heavy investments in generative AI and robotics, which could replace up to 600,000 roles by 2033. Layoffs target HR, devices, services, and operations to “make the company leaner.”
- Ongoing efforts to lower employee costs while scaling AI infrastructure.
https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1983179949671317861
at least 13 years. By comparison, the record during this period was 83.1%. However, all eyes are on the Magnificent 7 stocks which are set to report this week, including Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft. Collectively, they reflect ~25% of the S&P 500 market’s cap. Big tech is on deck.
https://twitter.com/MattWalshBlog/status/1983151452575965356
increase in the number of people on food stamps. So as a functional, contributing, working American, you’re getting scammed twice. Once when the government steals from your paycheck and gives it to EBT recipients, and again when you go to the grocery store. You’re paying twice so that morbidly obese people can buy Doritos on your dime. Infuriating.
- A 2023 peer-reviewed paper in the Journal of Public Economics analyzed U.S. retail scanner data (2.6 million products from 20,000+ stores, 2006–2015) and found a 1% increase in per-capita SNAP benefits raises overall grocery prices by 0.08%. Effects are stronger (up to 0.12%) in high-participation counties (>20% of population) or concentrated markets (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index >2,500). Sales rise too, but only after adjusting for prices, confirming demand-driven effects. The Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA), a conservative think tank, applied this elasticity to post-2021 data (Dec. 2019–Mar. 2023), estimating SNAP expansions accounted for 15%+ of the 23–24% rise in food-at-home prices (e.g., eggs +54%, margarine +59%). Per-capita SNAP spending nearly doubled (+90%), with 55% from permanent hikes. They project $250 billion in extra taxpayer costs through 2033, partly due to these inflationary feedbacks.
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FGA’s model draws on USDA enrollment data, BLS Consumer Price Index (CPI), and the Leung-Seo elasticity.
- SNAP costs have risen 488% since 2000 (adjusted for inflation), peaking at $119 billion in 2022 amid pandemic expansions. Enrollment hit 43 million in 2023, correlating with food CPI spikes (e.g., +13% in 2022).
SNAP costs taxpayers $145 billion a year. Recipients spend TWICE what the average worker does on groceries. That’s not “helping the poor.” It’s rewarding people who abuse the system.
US Consumer Sentiment Slips For 3rd Straight Month In October But Tariff-Fears Fade
“Consumers’ write-in responses were led by references to prices and inflation, which continued to be the main topic influencing consumers’ views of the economy. References to tariffs declined further this month but remained elevated.”
However, Consumer assessments of their Family’s Current Financial Situation improved in October after dropping in September.
Source: zerohedge.com
- The latest data shows an average gain of 14,250 private-sector jobs in the four weeks ending Oct. 11, 2025…
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- Signaling a bounce back in the labor market after two straight months of jobs losses.
Source: zerohedge.com
https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1983123759897640964
https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1983080963031638367
https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1982863614190203123
and Union Pacific. GE is using it! Trump was right again! Manufacturing is officially re-shoring!
https://twitter.com/SubuTrade/status/1983139234400571787
Political/Rights
https://twitter.com/DougMackeyCase/status/1983162918482157589
How do they send the money back, they don’t need a bank they can use western union
https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/1983198059661050245
remigrated back home.
CBP Announces New Exit Photo Process for Noncitizens, Leftists Triggered
- The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced a new biometric exit policy that will require photographing all noncitizens leaving the country beginning December 26, 2025. The rule expands facial-recognition tracking beyond entry points to include departures, covering visa holders, permanent residents, temporary workers, and even children.
- The system is designed to strengthen national security and help identify visa overstays, but liberals, Democrats, and civil rights advocates are calling it racial profiling and a serious privacy concern.
- Set to take effect in December, CBP expects full implementation at every airport and seaport within three to five years. The new Customs and Border Protection (CBP) exit-photo policy will apply to all non-U.S. citizens, including legal permanent residents, visa holders, and foreign nationals entering or leaving the United States.
- ing, “Yes, this is exactly what I voted for.” It is not a waste of money. It is a necessary expense for national security.
Source: thegatewaypundit.com
https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1983164668139950468
The public is going to be shocked in 2026 as the funding from the Big Beautiful Bill hit, and the logistics are in place for mass removal.
this is why it will drive deportations upward, particularly accelerating in 2026:Key Funding Provisions in the OBBBThe bill allocates over $170 billion in new spending specifically for immigration and border security—far exceeding prior budgets—creating an unprecedented “slush fund” for enforcement activities.
This includes:
- $45 billion for ICE detention expansion: Funds the construction and operation of new facilities to hold hundreds of thousands more people, addressing current capacity constraints that have limited removals.
- $30 billion for ICE enforcement and removal operations: Covers personnel hiring (e.g., thousands of new agents), transportation (charter flights and buses for deportations), and technology for tracking and apprehending individuals nationwide.
- Additional billions for Border Patrol and interior enforcement: Supports raids, surveillance, and expedited processing to prioritize “mass removal” of undocumented immigrants, including those with Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
These funds are largely unaccountable, bypassing traditional oversight to allow rapid deployment for Trump’s deportation goals.
How This Translates to Higher Deportation Numbers
- Pre-OBBB, ICE’s FY2024 budget was about $8.5 billion, supporting roughly 140,000 deportations annually. The OBBB’s infusion multiplies this capacity by over 20x in targeted areas, enabling “surge” arrests and removals—officials have already signaled plans to hit 1 million+ deportations per year by mid-2026.
- Much of the funding becomes fully available in FY2026 (starting October 2025), with time needed to build infrastructure and hire staff. Early implementation has yielded 260,000+ arrests and 200,000 deportations since January 2025, but experts predict a “shock” 5-10x increase once systems are in place. The bill pairs enforcement dollars with cuts to benefits (e.g., health care, nutrition aid, tax credits for immigrants), incentivizing self-deportations while easing legal hurdles for removals.
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This targets an estimated 11-20 million undocumented individuals, per administration estimates.
https://twitter.com/paulsperry_/status/1982891389299179630
They were both detained at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Manhattan during Epstein’s 2019 incarceration—Amanat had been there since December 2017 on securities fraud charges before being transferred to Brooklyn. However, Amanat’s cellmate was Joshua Schulte, a former CIA employee convicted of leaking classified information, not Epstein. Federal records, including a recently unsealed FBI affidavit, highlight MCC’s security failures, such as contraband smuggling involving Amanat and Schulte, but make no mention of Epstein sharing a cell with Amanat. The phrasing “jailed with” in some reports likely refers to the shared facility rather than a specific cell assignment. Epstein’s actual cellmate was Nicholas Tartaglione, a former police officer facing murder charges.
DOGE
Geopolitical
https://twitter.com/MarioNawfal/status/1982895072233378116
message to Venezuela: “We can reach you. Fast.” These things don’t carry warning shots – they carry 75,000 pounds of “we’re serious.”
https://twitter.com/SecWar/status/1983164355999883548
apparatus, transiting along known narco-trafficking routes, and carrying narcotics. Eight male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessels during the first strike. Four male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessel during the second strike. Three male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessel during the third strike. A total of 14 narco-terrorists were killed during the three strikes, with one survivor. All strikes were in international waters with no U.S. forces harmed. Regarding the survivor, USSOUTHCOM immediately initiated Search and Rescue (SAR) standard protocols; Mexican SAR authorities accepted the case and assumed responsibility for coordinating the rescue. The Department has spent over TWO DECADES defending other homelands. Now, we’re defending our own. These narco-terrorists have killed more Americans than Al-Qaeda, and they will be treated the same. We will track them, we will network them, and then, we will hunt and kill them.
War/Peace
Zelensky Declares Expansion Of Long-Range Attacks On Russian Oil Refineries
- Days after urging European allies in Britain that Ukraine urgently needs sufficient long-range weapons to change the course of the war, President Zelensky has declared Monday that he intends to expand strikes against Russian refineries.
- After a meeting with his staff Zelensky indicated, “We reviewed the effectiveness of our long-range strikes over a defined period and the results achieved. Russian oil refining is already paying a tangible price for the war—and will pay even more. We set tasks to expand the geography for the use of our long-range capabilities.”
- This makes clear it’s no secret how Kiev would use Tomahawks missiles if it received Washington’s approval to get them; however, President Trump has appeared to resist so far.
Source: zerohedge.com
https://twitter.com/MyLordBebo/status/1983164518772445659
doesn’t stop for a minute and that Moscow believes the West is preparing Europe for a war
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Now think about the timing of POTUS traveling to China/SK. I’ve said too much. God bless, Patriots.
Medical/False Flags
https://twitter.com/KenPaxtonTX/status/1983154064541266100
[DS] Agenda
https://twitter.com/ILA_NewsX/status/1983020655366013175
https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/1983169122323308917
https://twitter.com/soveryisraeli/status/1982227886397374857
https://twitter.com/RealJamesWoods/status/1982971186293420055
https://twitter.com/EYakoby/status/1982590045044523499
https://twitter.com/BWLH_/status/1982824961753632812
https://twitter.com/RonColeman/status/1983182268526145908
https://twitter.com/tomselliott/status/1982946120830456154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1983143327143752141%7Ctwgr%5Ee2a2a7d9fb91dfcda45dc98cc23ebb77c9086891%7Ctwcon%5Es3_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fx22report.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D27557action%3Dedit
https://twitter.com/ScottAdamsSays/status/1983143327143752141
https://twitter.com/MrAndyNgo/status/1982919656257269937
President Trump’s Plan
https://twitter.com/almostjingo/status/1982892660714246470
able to breathe. The video was recorded by his partner, also an illegal migrant.
https://twitter.com/DHSgov/status/1983186057798545573
with commercial artillery shell fireworks. A Border Patrol transport van carrying illegal aliens attempting to get to the safety of the perimeter was then attacked. Border Patrol agents were able to secure the van and get it into the perimeter. The mob of rioters grew more hostile and violent, advancing toward agents and began throwing rocks and other objects at agents, including one that struck Chief Greg Bovino in the head. Border Patrol agents repeated multiple warnings to back up and that chemical agents would be deployed if warnings were ignored. Riot control measures were deployed, including by Chief Bovino, and arrests were made. Agents properly used their training. The use of chemical munitions was conducted in full accordance with CBP policy and was necessary to ensure the safety of both law enforcement and the public.
https://twitter.com/atrupar/status/1983081700004360419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1983081700004360419%7Ctwgr%5E2c339fd14462b62aa54a0d4e162717edd6fb78b3%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F10%2Fwatch-trump-threatens-deploy-more-than-national-guard%2F
https://twitter.com/GOPoversight/status/1983150337205628964
“The findings reveal that as President Biden’s condition deteriorated, his aides exercised presidential authority and facilitated executive actions without his direct authorization, including misusing the autopen and failing to properly document decision-making processes.”
- The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released a video interview with a top Biden aide essentially admitting he was incentivized to cover up Biden’s cognitive decline because he was promised a massive payday for a 2024 White House win.
- The Oversight Committee, chaired by James Comer, opened an investigation into the autopen scandal earlier this year and subpoenaed several Biden aides for documents and testimony.
- The Committee called in several Biden aides as part of its investigation into Joe Biden’s cognitive decline.
- Top Biden aide Mike Donilon told the House Oversight Committee over the summer that he was promised a $4 million bonus if Joe Biden won the 2024 election.
- It was previously reported that Donilon was paid a $4 million salary for his 2024 election work, but an additional $4 million bonus was revealed during his testimony.
- Over the summer, Axios reported on Donilon’s testimony, where he admitted to the multi-million-dollar bonus.
Source: thegatewaypundit.com
https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1983158578509681053
Department of Justice to conduct a thorough review of these executive actions and scrutinize key Biden aides who took the Fifth to hide their participation in the cover-up.” “The D.C. Board of Medicine must also review the actions taken by President Biden’s physician to hide his true condition. We have provided Americans with transparency about the Biden Autopen Presidency, and now there must be accountability,” Rep. Comer says MAKE IT HAPPEN!
https://twitter.com/C_3C_3/status/1983174004656705957
all those who were pardoned are going to be null and void.
https://twitter.com/AGPamBondi/status/1983203901672218966
for the American people
https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/1982869514397032476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1982869514397032476%7Ctwgr%5Eff804e43a7b4f4f8ad0dc3942578cd3bd5b6b54b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zerohedge.com%2Fpolitical%2Fcnn-fearmongers-trumps-despot-talk-third-term-serious-threat
scenarios! What kind of country do we have?!”
It sounds like a good plan to have Trump as VP and then have the President step down, But once again I believe Trump wants the people to decide in a way that allows him to actually be voted in for a 4th term. Once the evidence comes out that the elections were rigged and they overthrough the government and the duly elected president, the [DS] when against the peoples will, they are the dictators and they didn’t care what the people wanted. The people are going to be angry they will want sometype of remedy. We have laws in place and the SC cannot overrule the constitution, the only way is the people.
https://twitter.com/C_3C_3/status/1982802621434876277
https://twitter.com/BreannaMorello/status/1983138929126568439
fuels illegal immigration harming their states.
When the SC rules in favor of Trump the [DS] cheating system goes down the drain. Piece by piece Trump is making sure he gets the SC ruling to protect the country in the future. He is having congress codify his EO into law. This is not just about a 4 year election, this is about making sure we protect the country from the DS in the future, we need to make it so they never infiltrate again
https://twitter.com/DanScavino/status/1982616337911615784
Anonymous ID: 05fed1 No.2925016 The JC tweet about standing tall over the last 8 months [actuvate sleeper cells]
I think he was saying “in 8 months” to activate. That would be September
>>2925016
Do you believe in coincidences?
NYT “Anon” source?
“Sleeper Cells”
Q
Do you believe in coincidences?
NYT “Anon” source?
“Sleeper Cells”
Q
https://twitter.com/TrumpWarRoom/status/1983219849623957631
https://twitter.com/RapidResponse47/status/1983193339223781731
https://twitter.com/overton_news/status/1982968044369375266
He tore the mask off the entire food stamps program…and what he revealed will infuriate taxpayers. It’s far worse than anyone realized. “There are 42 million people in this country that need food stamps on a weekly basis.”
“And we’re saying ‘people’ deliberately instead of Americans because most of the people that are on food stamps aren’t even from this country.”
“45% of Afghanistan immigrants are on food stamps.”
“42% of Somali immigrants,
34% of every immigrant from Iraq,
23% of Haitians.”
“59% of ALL illegal aliens are collecting food stamps, meaning that most of the people getting food stamps from the U.S. Government and the U.S. Taxpayer are not even Americans.”
“Think about that.” “And we didn’t know about any of this before the government shutdown started.”
“But thanks to Democrats, we can confirm tonight that millions of Joe Biden, illegal aliens, people who crossed the border when Joe was president, are now collecting food stamps from a program funded by hardworking American taxpayers.”
SNAP costs taxpayers $145 billion a year. Recipients spend TWICE what the average worker does on groceries. That’s not “helping the poor.” It’s rewarding people who abuse the system.
https://twitter.com/ItsThomAnt/status/1983173407798899192
FBI Director, Patel must use government aircraft for all air travel due to security protocols, per executive branch guidelines and the Federal Travel Regulation. For personal portions of trips—like the reported visit to his girlfriend in Nashville—he is obligated to reimburse at the fair market value of a comparable commercial flight. This was affirmed in his May 2025 congressional testimony, where he stated he would comply, and an FBI spokesperson reiterated that “all ethical guidelines are followed rigorously.”
Based on executive branch policies, the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), and agency-specific guidelines (such as those from the Department of Justice and Department of Defense), certain high-level U.S. government officials are designated as “required use” travelers. These individuals must use government aircraft for all air travel—official, personal, or otherwise—primarily due to security protocols, the need for 24/7 secure communications, and protection against threats. This ensures continuous access to classified systems and protection, even on non-official trips (with reimbursement required for personal travel at commercial coach fare rates).The designation is made by the President (for agency heads) or agency heads (for others), per OMB Circular A-126 and FTR § 301-10.261. Not all senior officials fall into this category; many (e.g., other Cabinet secretaries) are authorized to use government aircraft for official travel but can opt for commercial options for personal trips.Here’s a list of key positions explicitly designated as required-use travelers:
| Position | Agency/Branch | Key Rationale | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| President of the United States | Executive Office | Highest security and communications needs | Uses specially configured aircraft (e.g., VC-25A, “Air Force One”). Applies to all travel. |
| Vice President of the United States | Executive Office | Equivalent security and communications requirements | Primarily uses C-32 or similar aircraft. Applies to all travel. |
| Attorney General | Department of Justice | Protection of succession line (7th in order) and secure DOJ communications | Long-standing policy; must use for all travel, including personal (reimburses at coach fare). |
| Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Department of Justice | Ongoing threats to role and need for secure FBI systems | Policy updated in 2011 to require for all travel, including personal; previously discretionary for non-official. |
| Secretary of Defense | Department of Defense | National security leadership and continuous secure DoD communications | Designated by President; applies to official and unofficial travel. |
| Deputy Secretary of Defense | Department of Defense | Backup to SecDef with equivalent security needs | Designated by SecDef; applies to official and unofficial travel. |
| Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff | Department of Defense | Military command authority and secure strategic communications | Designated by SecDef; applies to official and unofficial travel. |
Yes, individuals in the positions designated as “required-use” travelers (e.g., President, Vice President, Attorney General, FBI Director, Secretary of Defense, etc., as outlined in the prior response) must reimburse the government for the personal portion of any travel on government aircraft. This is mandated by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) at 41 CFR § 301-70.804 and OMB Circular A-126, to ensure taxpayer funds are not used for non-official purposes.Key distinctions:
- Official Travel: No reimbursement required. The government covers all costs.
- Personal Travel: Reimbursement is required for the “excess” cost attributable to personal activities. Specifically:
- Travelers must pay the equivalent of the full coach fare (economy class) for the flights they would have taken commercially if not deviating for personal reasons.
- For an entirely personal trip, this means reimbursing the full coach fare for the entire itinerary.
- For mixed official-personal trips, it’s prorated: Reimburse the coach fare only for the personal segments or deviations (e.g., if a side trip for vacation extends the route, reimburse the added coach fare cost).
- Political Travel: Treated similarly to personal, with reimbursement of the excess coach fare for political portions, unless overridden by specific laws (e.g., campaign finance rules).
- Exceptions: No reimbursement if travel is authorized under certain statutes (e.g., 10 U.S.C. § 2648 for remote locations without commercial service) or for dependents in isolated postings.
- Payment Process: Reimbursement is calculated based on the lowest available unrestricted coach fare at the time of booking (not first-class). It’s collected via payroll deduction or direct payment before/after travel.
- Why Coach Fare?: This reflects the “fair market value” of commercial travel, though actual government aircraft costs are much higher (e.g., $200,000+ per hour for Air Force One). The policy balances security needs with fiscal responsibility.
- Enforcement: Agencies (e.g., DOJ for AG/FBI Director, DoD for SecDef) track and report usage annually to OMB/GSA. Non-compliance can lead to audits or penalties.
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