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Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona who long has built a reputation as an anti-Trump extremist, is getting scorched online for defending a video he and other leftists, like Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, made urging a military insurrection in America.

Specifically, they repeatedly warned members of the CIA, the military and more they do not have to obey "illegal" orders, presumably orders with which they disagree politically.

"Sounds like the bluster of someone just caught openly calling for a military insurrection!" one commenter said.

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Multiple media reports indicate that a secret plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war has been drafted and just needs to be agreed to by the warring parties.

Steve Witkoff, President Trump's special envoy, hosted Kirill Dmitriev, an adviser to President Putin, for three days in Florida at the end of October to hammer out a 28-point peace plan.

According to the Financial Times, it demands significant concessions from Ukraine, including recognizing Russian as an official state language and giving up its stockpile of U.S. weapons.
Also part of the still officially secret plan is a requirement that Ukraine half the size of its army and surrenders the Donbas region in the eastern part of the nation.

Ukraine would also grant official status to the local branch of the Russian Orthodox Church, reports the Times of London.

Dmitriev said the Kremlin was likely to accept the plan because "we feel the Russian position is really being heard." He told Axios, which first reported the proposal: "It's happening with the background of Russia definitely having additional successes on the battlefield."

This includes a recent Russian attack on western Ukraine, killing at least 25 people, including children.

The talks between Witkoff and Dmitriev appear to suggest Ukraine and Europe have been frozen out of negotiations. "We don't really care about the Europeans," a White House official told Politico. "It's about Ukraine accepting."

To that end, U.S. Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll arrived in Kiev Wednesday to brief President Zelensky whose administration recently has been rocked by corruption charges.

Hold onto your hats, folks—President Donald Trump just scored a historic win at the United Nations, steering a groundbreaking resolution for peace in Gaza.

On Monday, the U.N. Security Council passed a resolution backing Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza, naming him chairman of the newly formed Board of Peace, with a commanding vote of 13-0-2, Breitbart reported. 

Let’s rewind a bit to see how this unfolded. Back on October 8, Hamas signed onto the peace plan, a move that raised eyebrows but signaled a potential shift. Then, on October 13, heavyweights like Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Qatar’s Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan officially endorsed the plan alongside Trump.

Trump’s Plan Gains Global Backing

Trump didn’t hold back his gratitude, thanking not just the Security Council nations—think China, Russia, France, and the U.K., among others—but also key endorsers like Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE who supported the resolution early on. It’s refreshing to see a leader give credit where it’s due, especially when the globalist crowd often snubs such gestures for political posturing.

The vote itself was a powerhouse moment, with countries like Algeria, South Korea, and Slovenia joining the chorus of approval. That 13-0-2 tally isn’t just a number; it’s a rare show of unity in a body often paralyzed by vetoes and virtue-signaling. Dare we say, it’s a slap in the face to the endless hand-wringing over “consensus” that usually bogs down progress?

Trump himself called it a monumental achievement, writing, “This will go down as one of the biggest approvals in the History of the United Nations, will lead to further Peace all over the World, and is a moment of true Historic proportion!” (Donald Trump). Now, while some might roll their eyes at the hyperbole, let’s be real—getting this kind of international nod isn’t just a pat on the back; it’s a potential game-changer for a region desperate for stability.

Board of Peace Takes Shape

So, what’s this Board of Peace that Trump now chairs? It’s tasked with overseeing humanitarian aid, spurring Gaza’s development, and backing a technocratic Palestinian committee to handle civil administration while the Palestinian Authority sorts out its reforms. This isn’t just bureaucracy; it’s a lifeline for a battered region.

Then there’s the International Stabilization Force, a key piece of the resolution’s framework. This force will focus on securing Gaza, dismantling terrorist networks, decommissioning weapons, and ensuring civilian safety. It’s a tall order, but security isn’t a luxury—it’s the foundation for any lasting change.

The endgame here is clear: a Gaza free from Hamas’s iron grip, demilitarized, deradicalized, and governed by Palestinians themselves. This isn’t about imposing some top-down fantasy; it’s about empowering locals to rebuild without the shadow of violence. Sounds like common sense, not the usual pie-in-the-sky idealism peddled by progressive think tanks.

Security as the Cornerstone

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz laid it out plain and simple, stating, “The path to prosperity, colleagues, requires security first. Security is the oxygen that governance, that development needs to live and to thrive.” (Mike Waltz). He’s spot on—without a safe environment, all the aid and investment in the world won’t stick.

Waltz further noted that the International Stabilization Force will be pivotal in freeing Gaza from Hamas’s stranglehold while global financial mechanisms will channel funds for reconstruction. It’s a two-pronged approach: secure the streets, then build the future. If only more international plans ditched the feel-good rhetoric for this kind of pragmatism.

The resolution also opens the door for troop-contributing nations to step up, providing a clear structure for action. Meanwhile, financial institutions now have the tools to direct investments into Gaza’s recovery. This isn’t charity; it’s a calculated move to break the cycle of dependency and despair.

A Vision for Palestinian Governance

Let’s not forget the broader vision here—Gaza governed by its own people, not a terrorist outfit. That’s a goal worth fighting for, even if the road is long and littered with skeptics who’d rather critique than contribute. The Board of Peace, under Trump’s leadership, might just be the catalyst to make it happen.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed this optimism, stating, “Today’s UN Security Council resolution endorsing President Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan is a historic milestone in building a peaceful and prosperous Gaza governed by the Palestinian people—not Hamas.” (Marco Rubio). While the left might scoff at such bold claims, the fact is, this plan prioritizes real outcomes over endless negotiations.

At the end of the day, this resolution is a rare moment of clarity in a world often muddled by political correctness and indecision. It’s a step toward a Gaza where security and self-governance aren’t just buzzwords but tangible realities. If Trump and his allies can pull this off, it’ll be a middle finger to the naysayers who’ve long written off peace as a pipe dream.

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The Muslim Brotherhood, a "social front" for militant jihadis around the world, and CAIR, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, have been designated as foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations by the state of Texas.

CAIR actually had been named as an unindicted co-conspirator with the Holy Land Foundation years ago when that group was convicted of funneling millions to the terrorists of Hamas.

According to an announcement from Gov. Greg Abbott, "Whereas, CAIR was named an 'unindicted co-conspirator' in one of the largest successful prosecutions of terrorism financing in United States history, where internal documents plainly identified CAIR as a subsidiary of the Muslim Brotherhood and a federal court eventually found 'ample evidence to establish' that CAIR was associated 'with Hamas,' United States v. Holy Land Found. for Relief & Dev., No. 3:04-cv-240, 2009 WL 10680203, at *7-8 (N.D. Tex. July 1, 2009)…"

While the Muslim Brotherhood is a "social front" for jihadis, CAIR is a lobbying group in Washington working on behalf of Islamist interests.

Now a report at Not the Bee cites Abbott's announcement that, "Today, I designated the Muslim Brotherhood and Council on American-Islamic Relations as foreign terrorist and transnational criminal organizations."

Noora Shalah, a government affairs director for CAIR-Kentucky, once charged, "I demand jihad, I want ISIS to kill all of you."

CAIR International responded that she left her post several years earlier.

It was during the Joe Biden administration that he assigned CAIR to be part of his program to battle anti-Semitism.

Meanwhile, there have been several dozen Islamist mosques built and opened in Texas in recent years.

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PALM BEACH, Florida – The U.S. military on Sunday announced that American Armed Forces in the Eastern Pacific Ocean killed three suspected narco-terrorists Saturday, allegedly carrying narcotics "on a vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization."

"On Nov. 15, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization," the U.S. Southern Command said on X, along with explosive video of its operation.

It did not specify the name of the designated terrorist organization.

When pressed on whether or not any orders have actually been issued, Driscoll said: "We don't talk about those kinds of things, but we would be ready, if asked."

As WorldNetDaily reported last week, in what was called an unprecedented step, the United Kingdom said it would no longer share intelligence with the U.S. about suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean, as it does not wish to be complicit in the military strikes, believing them to be illegal.

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani called on his supporters to boycott the popular coffee shop chain Starbucks in support of the workers' union.

Starbucks Workers United, the union representing the coffee shop's employees, has declared an open-ended strike in what is being dubbed the "Red Cup Rebellion."

The union alleges that Starbucks is engaged in unfair labor practices and is refusing to negotiate with the union in good faith.

Mamdani took to X on Thursday saying, "Starbucks workers across the country are on an Unfair Labor Practices strike, fighting for a fair contract. While workers are on strike, I won’t be buying any Starbucks, and I’m asking you to join us. Together, we can send a powerful message: No contract, no coffee."

It's hard to imagine leftist consumers being able to skip buying their daily overpriced frappuccino, but if anyone can mobilize leftists, it's the self-described socialist set to be New York City's next mayor.

"No Contract, No Coffee"

In a post on social media, the union wrote, "As of today, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE and we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history. Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX."

This boycott coincided with Starbucks's Red Cup Day, an important day for Starbucks loyalists who can pick up a holiday-themed red cup that is reusable.

It's a powerful move to flip what is typically a great marketing scheme by Starbucks on its head and use it as a rallying point for the boycott as the union works to get a better deal from the company.

However, the effectiveness of this boycott is certainly in question. If you ask Starbucks representatives, this year's Red Cup Day was a massive success despite the union's boycott.

Jaci Anderson, Starbucks Director of Global Communications, spoke to Fox News and explained, "In terms of our annual Reusable Red Cup Day – we actually had a great day – 99% of our coffeehouses remained open and welcoming customers and we exceeded our sales expectations across company-operated coffeehouses in North America, making it the best Red Cup Day ever."

She continued by saying, "We’re disappointed that Workers United, who represents less than 4% of our partners, has called for a strike instead of returning to the bargaining table. Less than 1% of our coffeehouses are experiencing any level of disruption and the vast majority of our 240,000 partners came to work ready to serve customers and celebrate Reuseable Red Cup Day. "

Mamdani Effect

So far, it would appear that even Mamdani can't seem to get the average leftist to stand with workers' unions against their favorite corporation that sells overpriced coffee.

Turns out leftist voters care more about their overpriced coffee, which is a hallmark of American consumerism, than standing with workers. It's entirely possible that with Mamdani's campaign over, many of his supporters no longer care about ongoing political issues.

As for Starbucks, they insist that they are ready to hold talks with the union, even though Starbucks Workers United doesn't have enough members to disrupt Starbucks' operations on a national level. For conservatives, this entire situation is an entertaining episode of left-on-left violence, considering Starbucks's massive contributions to the Democrat Party.

Brace yourselves, folks -- President Donald Trump’s Department of War has just unleashed a bold new mission to purge drug traffickers from our corner of the world.

Under the banner of Operation Southern Spear, the administration is ramping up military efforts to shield the U.S. from deadly narcotics by targeting so-called narco-terrorists across the Western Hemisphere, though not without stirring a hornet’s nest of criticism from both domestic opponents and foreign leaders, as the Daily Caller reports.

Let’s rewind to late October, when the Pentagon green-lit the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier strike group to Latin America. That massive naval muscle arrived in the U.S. Southern Command’s area of responsibility just two days before the operation’s big reveal. For those not in the know, SOUTHCOM, headquartered in Miami, oversees military actions across the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Operation Southern Spear takes shape

On Oct. 10, SOUTHCOM dropped a press release announcing the formation of Joint Task Force Southern Spear, a unit designed to coordinate and boost counter-narcotics efforts across the region. This task force, reporting straight to SOUTHCOM, aims for a multinational, whole-of-government strategy to dismantle criminal networks exploiting shared borders and seas.

Fast forward to a recent Thursday evening, when the Department of War officially launched Operation Southern Spear. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth took to X to proclaim the mission’s intent, stating it seeks to remove “narco-terrorists from our Hemisphere” and secure “our Homeland from the drugs that are killing our people." While the goal resonates with many tired of drug-fueled devastation, one wonders if the heavy-handed approach risks more than it resolves.

Hegseth didn’t stop there, adding, “President Trump ordered action -- and the Department of War is delivering." That’s a clear signal this administration isn’t messing around, but deploying aircraft carriers and strike groups to “America’s neighborhood” might be less a friendly visit and more a sledgehammer to crack a walnut.

Military strikes, rising tensions

Action has already heated up, with recent strikes on suspected narco boats off Venezuela’s coast setting the stage for this operation. Just days before the announcement, on a Monday, U.S. forces executed their 20th lethal attack on alleged drug trafficking vessels, according to multiple reports citing unnamed Pentagon sources. That’s a lot of firepower for a problem many argue needs more than just military might.

Domestic pushback isn’t hard to find either. Earlier this month, on Nov. 6, the U.S. Senate shot down a War Powers Resolution proposed by Sens. Tim Kaine and Rand Paul that would have forced Trump to seek congressional approval for these Caribbean strikes. Falling nine votes short of breaking a filibuster, the failed measure shows even some conservatives aren’t sold on unchecked executive muscle.

Across the border, Latin American leaders are sounding alarms too. Colombian President Gustavo Petro, leading a nation widely known as the top cocaine producer, publicly cautioned Trump against ongoing attacks on cartel boats. His cryptic warning -- “don’t attack the condor” -- and follow-up that continued strikes would awaken “the American people’s jaguar” suggest deeper unrest if the U.S. persists.

International friction over tactics unfolds

Colombia’s unease isn’t isolated, as the operation’s aggressive posture rubs many in the region the wrong way. When your neighbor starts swinging a bat in the backyard, it’s hard not to flinch, even if the target is a shared nuisance. The question looms: will this mission unite or divide the hemisphere?

Adding fuel to the fire, Trump revealed last month that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro tried to barter a stake in Venezuela’s oil projects to halt U.S. military strikes on suspected narcotics boats. Trump flat-out rejected the offer, signaling no deal will deter this crackdown. It’s a firm stance, but one that might escalate tensions with a regime already on edge.

SOUTHCOM’s own words from its Oct. 10 release underscore the mission’s scope, noting the Joint Task Force’s creation reflects a “commitment to a whole-of-government, multinational approach to defeat and dismantle criminal networks." That sounds noble on paper, but coordinating across nations with conflicting interests is like herding cats -- good luck with that.

Weighing security against potential backlash

Operation Southern Spear, led by Joint Task Force Southern Spear under SOUTHCOM’s watchful eye, clearly aims to disrupt the flow of deadly drugs into the U.S. But at what cost? Military solutions to systemic issues like addiction and trafficking often hit hard but miss the root.

For many Americans weary of progressive policies that seem to coddle rather than confront crime, Trump’s decisive action might feel like a breath of fresh air. Yet, even conservatives must ask if this show of force risks alienating allies or entangling the U.S. in unintended conflicts. Balance, not bravado, might be the smarter play.

As this operation unfolds, the Western Hemisphere watches with bated breath. Will Trump’s war on narco-terrorists fortify “America’s neighborhood,” or will it spark a backlash too big to contain? Only time will tell, but one thing’s certain -- this isn’t a quiet cleanup operation.

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In a land that has been turned from a desert into lush croplands, a first-of-its-kind project is taking place: Israeli officials are replenishing a depleted water level in the freshwater Sea of Galilee with washed ocean water.

Precipitation in the drainage has been scarce in recent years, only 40% of what was expected last year, and the location provides water to vast regions around it.

So, according to a report in the Times of Israel, the lake with the "dangerously low" level was being raised as desalinated water is being pumped into it by the nation's Water Authority.

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An investigation by the U.S. Department of Transportation reveals California has issued 17,000 commercial licenses to "dangerous" foreign-born truck drivers.

"After weeks of claiming they did nothing wrong, Gavin Newsom and California have been caught red-handed," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday.

"Now that we've exposed their lies, 17,000 illegally issued trucking licenses are being revoked."

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The terror-infested United Nations Relief Works Agency, which long has held power in the Middle East, processing and allocating aid to a Palestinian population in Gaza beleaguered by the terrorism of Hamas, is demanding a central role in plans to rebuild the region.

The demands come as a multi-stage peace plan created by President Donald Trump begins to take effect, even despite outbreaks of violence that still are occurring.

Reports reveal that UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini is demanding authority in the rehabilitation program, stating, "UNRWA, with its thousands of Palestinian personnel, has the capacity, expertise and community trust required to provide healthcare, education and other public services to a devastated population."