National & International

Jmail: The Gmail-Style Interface That Cracked Open the Epstein Files

0 Facebook 0 Twitter 0 Facebook-messenger 0 Whatsapp 0 Email The highly anticipated and politically charged release of thousands of documents from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by the House Oversight Committee presented a massive and immediate problem: accessibility. The documents, totaling over 20,000 pages of email

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Endgame in Iran & The Unfolding Storm: A Historical Investigation into the US Bombing of Iran’s Nuclear Sites

The tranquil geopolitical landscape shattered on June 21, 2025, as the United States launched “massive precision strikes” against key Iranian nuclear facilities. This unprecedented direct military intervention followed over a week of intense Israeli operations against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, thrusting the US into a conflict it had long sought to

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Police State Part I: “Fusion Centers” A Solution or a New Problem for National Security and Civil Liberties

Ever heard of “fusion centers”? These roughly 80 state-run hubs, created post-9/11, are meant to help law enforcement share intelligence. But significant concerns exist regarding their operational secrecy, lack of independent oversight, and “mission creep” into collecting data on everyday activities, not just terrorism.

This becomes more concerning with technology

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Beyond Mercy: Politically Motivated Attacks, Ed Martin, the “Weaponization” Narrative, and the Future of Presidential Pardons

The appointment of Ed Martin as U.S. Pardon Attorney under President Trump has ignited a firestorm around presidential clemency. Martin’s immediate declaration to review all pardons issued by former President Biden for “lawful authorization” signals a radical departure from the office’s traditional role. This unprecedented move, spearheaded by Martin as

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Ballots & Backrooms: Charges, Accusations Fly in Rural Texas

In early May 2025, Frio County, Texas, became central to the national election integrity debate following felony indictments against six individuals, including the county judge, city council members, a school trustee, and the former elections administrator. Brought by Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office after a multi-year investigation, the charges primarily

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The Watchdog That Watched It Burn: Ignored Warnings, Policy Failures, and the Government’s Hand in the Opioid Catastrophe

Amidst an unrelenting overdose crisis, Congress passed the HALT Fentanyl Act, permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances (FRS) as Schedule I drugs and mandating stringent minimum sentences. Despite bipartisan support, this move sparked profound concerns. Critics argue its “class-wide scheduling” is overly broad and scientifically unsound, potentially criminalizing harmless or beneficial substances

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Taking Back America: Record Fentanyl Seizure Dismantles Major Trafficking Ring with Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Links

In a meticulously coordinated series of actions culminating in early May 2025, federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies across five western states dismantled what authorities have described as one of the largest and most dangerous drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) in United States history. The operation, a significant component

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Operation Tidal Wave: Looking Closer at Florida’s Multi-Agency Immigration Crackdown 700-800 Arrested

A large-scale immigration enforcement operation, dubbed “Operation Tidal Wave,” led to the arrest of nearly 800 undocumented immigrants across Florida in its initial four days. ICE officials hailed the effort as a “massive” and unprecedented collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, deploying officers in major cities statewide.

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Federal Blitz in Colorado Springs: DEA-Led Raid Nets 114 Immigrants, Military Personnel at Alleged Drug & Gang Hub

Federal authorities raided a suspected underground nightclub in Colorado Springs early Sunday, arresting over 100 undocumented immigrants. Led by the DEA and involving multiple agencies, the operation targeted a hub for alleged drug trafficking, prostitution, and violent crime, reportedly linked to gangs like Tren de Aragua and MS-13. Drugs and

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Deadly Merchant: The little known Mexican Cartel-Chinese Connections

The analysis of available information reveals a strong indication of collaboration between drug cartels, particularly the Sinaloa Cartel, and Chinese actors in the broader fentanyl supply chain. This collaboration manifests in several ways, including the supply of precursor chemicals from China used by cartels to manufacture fentanyl, the historical direct

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