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Democratic Lawmakers Urge Troops to Refuse Illegal Orders

Democratic lawmakers urge troops to disobey illegal orders Half a dozen members of Congress who previously served in the military or intelligence community are urging service members and intelligence officials to disobey illegal orders that might be issued by President Donald Trump’s administration. In a video posted on X Tuesday, Democratic lawmakers Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Sen. Mark […]

East Harlem Beer Garden Erupts in Massive Blaze

BREAKING: The FDNY is battling a massive blaze tearing through a beer garden in East Harlem on Wednesday. The fire broke out on East 120th Street and Second Avenue. There’s no word yet on any injuries, or what started the fire.

Chareidi Extremists Storm Ashdod Building to Protest Draft Bill Outside MK Azoulay’s Home

A group of Chareidi extremists opposed to the draft bill for yeshiva students staged a disturbing protest inside the Ashdod apartment building of Shas MK Yinon Azoulay. Video from the scene shows the group crowding the hallway outside Azoulay’s home, shouting and pounding on his door. A neighbor confronted the demonstrators, urging them to leave […]

Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Indicted for $5M FEMA Fraud and Illegal Campaign Funding

BREAKING: Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has been indicted for allegedly stealing roughly $5 million in FEMA emergency funds and laundering the money through shell entities. Prosecutors say she then funneled portions of the illicit proceeds into her 2021 congressional campaign, violating federal election law. The DOJ says the charges include wire fraud, money laundering, and […]

GOP Eyes Redirecting Subsidies to Flexible Spending Plans as Experts Question Funding

Congressional Republicans are proposing sending government subsidies to flexible spending plans, with an expert suggesting that tax dollars saved by reducing Medicare fraud could be used to pay for the $30 billion a year move. President & CEO of Proactive Strategy Group as well as healthcare policy expert Mark Merritt told The Center Square that […]

What the Phase-Out of the 232-Year-Old Penny Means for Businesses and Shoppers

Americans can continue to spend pennies, but few businesses are giving them back as the coin’s 232-year run comes to an end. Some businesses have been preparing for months, stockpiling bags of the 1-cent coin. Others have created rounding systems to arrive at the nearest nickel. For consumers, the shortage of pennies might be insignificant. […]

OK Kosher Marks Milestone of 90 Years of Kosher Excellence at Annual Conference [PHOTOS]

Kosher Certification recently convened its annual International Conference, marking a significant dual milestone: 90 years of unparalleled kosher excellence and the 50th anniversary of Mivtza Kashrus (the worldwide campaign for kosher observance initiated by the Lubavitcher Rebbe). The conference, attended by ~ Kosher’s global network of rabbis, rabbinic coordinators, and mashgichim, adopted the inspiring theme: […]

Trump Pressures Zelensky To Accept Deal Handing Land To Russia, Cutting Ukrainian Military In Half

In the most dramatic diplomatic shift since Russia’s full-scale invasion nearly four years ago, the United States is privately urging Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to accept a draft peace framework that would force Ukraine to cede territory and scale back its military, according to two Reuters sources. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity […]

Republican Billionaire John Catsimatidis Urges Conservatives To Work With Mamdani

Influential GOP donor and billionaire grocer John Catsimatidis is signaling a surprising détente with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, telling New York conservatives they should work with the incoming socialist administration rather than attempt to block it. Catsimatidis — who just weeks ago blasted Mamdani’s election as a threat to the city — hosted a roundtable Monday […]

Elite Private School Settles Explosive Lawsuit After Expelling Jewish Students Who Reported Antisemitic Bullying

A top private school in northern Virginia has agreed to sweeping reforms and a six-figure payout after expelling three Jewish students whose parents reported months of severe antisemitic bullying. The Nysmith School for the Gifted, located roughly an hour outside Washington, D.C., settled the lawsuit this week following a blistering complaint filed in July by […]

REPORT: Iran Sought Russian Tech to Advance Nuclear Weapons Program Ahead of US-Israel Strikes

Iranian scientists quietly traveled to Russia last year to pursue nuclear weapons-related technology, according to documents obtained by The Financial Times, raising new questions about Tehran’s covert efforts and adding weight to Israel’s justification for its June 2025 offensive. The report details a clandestine trip made by Iranian researchers from November 7–11, 2024, who met […]

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