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Trump: ‘Patriots Heading to Ukraine—But EU Foots the Bill’

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Trump: ‘Patriots Heading to Ukraine—But EU Foots the Bill’

Trump Sends Patriots—On Europe’s Dime: U.S. will provide Ukraine with Patriot missiles, but the EU will foot the bill, not American taxpayers.

NATO Talks Ahead: Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Monday to discuss Ukraine aid and defense spending.

Calling Out Putin: Trump slams Russia for bombing Ukraine during peace talks, saying, “He talks nice, then bombs everybody in the evening.”

The Center Square reports:

The U.S. will send more Patriot missiles to Ukraine to help in its ongoing war with Russia but the European Union will pay for them, President Donald Trump said Sunday.

“I haven’t agreed on the number yet, but they’re going to have some. Because they do need protection,” Trump said. “But the European Union is paying for it. We’re not paying anything for it. But we will send it, and it’ll be good news for us, we will send them Patriots, which they desperately need.”

Trump plans to meet Monday with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to discuss the ongoing war and NATO’s roll in helping defend Ukraine.

“I’m going to have a meeting with the Secretary General coming in tomorrow,” Trump also said Sunday. “But we basically are going to send them various pieces of very sophisticated military. And they are going to pay us 100% for them. And that’s the way we want it.”

Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for continuing to bomb Ukraine despite ongoing peace negotiations.

Putin “talks nice, and then he bombs everybody in the evening,” Trump said. “It’s a little bit of a problem there. I don’t like it.”

Trump has been critical of NATO spending on defense but last month he said he got most of the 32 member nations to agree to increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP.

From WH to World Stage: Trump Delivers the Gold to Chelsea!

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From WH to World Stage: Trump Delivers the Gold to Chelsea!
  • President Trump Honors Champions: Trump personally delivered the FIFA Club World Cup trophy to Chelsea at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
  • On-Stage Celebration: The President congratulated Chelsea’s players, praising their determination and world-class performance.
  • Global Spotlight: The event underscored both Chelsea’s dominance in football and Trump’s presence on the world stage.

President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to deliver the FIFA Club World Cup trophy to Chelsea during their championship celebration.

The event took place as Chelsea lifted the trophy in front of thousands of fans, marking a historic moment for the Premier League giants. Trump walked onto the stage alongside team officials and handed the silverware to Chelsea’s captain, sparking cheers from the crowd.

After the presentation, Trump congratulated the players for their hard work and determination, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and excellence. “This is a great achievement,” Trump said, applauding the club’s success. He also posed for photos with the team before joining them in the celebration on stage.

The MetLife Stadium event drew significant attention, as Trump’s appearance underscored his ongoing engagement in major cultural and sporting moments. While he has frequently highlighted American excellence on the world stage, Sunday’s event showed his willingness to celebrate global achievements as well.

Chelsea’s Club World Cup victory follows their triumph in the UEFA Champions League, cementing their position as one of the world’s elite clubs. The tournament win earned Chelsea the title of the best club in world football, and the team celebrated in style—with a former U.S. president delivering the ultimate prize.

Brace Yourselves, Elites—Ghislaine’s Ready to Spill It All!

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Brace Yourselves, Elites—Ghislaine’s Ready to Spill It All!

She’s behind bars, but apparently not out of moves. Ghislaine Maxwell just dropped a bombshell: she’s ready to testify before Congress and expose the truth about Jeffrey Epstein’s elite network—under oath.

Maxwell says she’s got the receipts. She claims she knows who flew, who stayed, and what they did. Translation? A whole lot of powerful people should probably be sweating right now.

In her own words, Maxwell says she would “welcome” the chance to tell the American people what really happened. And honestly, that sounds great—but let’s get real. Will they ever let her speak? Or will we see another “suicide” headline before she makes it to the witness chair?

Remember, Maxwell is the only person who’s ever gone to jail for Epstein’s crimes. Not one client, not one big-name billionaire, not one swamp creature has faced justice. Strange, right? Almost like the system’s protecting somebody…

So, what happens next? Will Congress give her a mic—or will she mysteriously vanish before the truth comes out? If Maxwell delivers on this promise, the names on that list could shake the foundations of politics, media, and Hollywood.

Your move, Washington.

Trump Defends Bondi: ‘We Have a PERFECT Administration’

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Trump Defends Bondi: ‘We Have a PERFECT Administration’
  • Trump Stands by Bondi: Calls her “FANTASTIC” and says he doesn’t “like what’s happening” with attacks against her.
  • Blasts Epstein Focus: Slams critics for “playing into the Left’s hands,” calling Epstein files a political weapon like the “FAKE Hillary Clinton/Christopher Steele Dossier.”
  • Refocus on Priorities: Urges DOJ to target voter fraud, corruption, and the “Rigged and Stolen” 2020 election instead of “wasting time” on Epstein.

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to defend Attorney General Pam Bondi, slamming critics and warning against what he calls a distraction orchestrated by political opponents.

“What’s going on with my ‘boys’ and, in some cases, ‘gals?’ They’re all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB! We’re on one Team, MAGA, and I don’t like what’s happening,” Trump began.

The former president praised his administration’s record and accused “selfish people” of fueling unnecessary controversy. “We have a PERFECT Administration, THE TALK OF THE WORLD, and ‘selfish people’ are trying to hurt it, all over a guy who never dies, Jeffrey Epstein. For years, it’s Epstein, over and over again,” Trump said.

He claimed the Epstein files were politically weaponized by the Left: “They created the Epstein Files, just like they created the FAKE Hillary Clinton/Christopher Steele Dossier that they used on me, and now my so-called ‘friends’ are playing right into their hands.”

Trump urged focus on core priorities like border security, election integrity, and economic growth. “LET PAM BONDI DO HER JOB — SHE’S GREAT! The 2020 Election was Rigged and Stolen, and they tried to do the same thing in 2024 — That’s what she is looking into as AG, and much more,” he wrote.

Trump closed by warning against wasting time on Epstein: “Let’s keep it that way, and not waste Time and Energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about.”

White House Rift: Patel, Bongino at Odds with Bondi on Epstein Transparency

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White House Rift: Patel, Bongino at Odds with Bondi on Epstein Transparency
  • DOJ Drama Explodes: FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Dan Bongino may quit over clashes with AG Pam Bondi.
  • Epstein Files at Center: Tensions boil after Bondi refuses to release key documents, sparking a heated White House meeting.
  • Ultimatum Issued: Sources say Bongino is “out of control furious” and threatening to resign unless Bondi is fired.

FBI Director Kash Patel is reportedly considering resigning amid growing tensions with Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to The Daily Wire. The rift comes as multiple reports suggest FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is also weighing his resignation over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.

“Source close to DOJ says Kash Patel also wants Pam Bondi gone, and that he’d consider leaving if Bongino leaves. Also that there are more frustrations with other documents Bondi hasn’t released,” reported the Daily Wire’s @MaryMargOlohan.

The controversy escalated after an alleged “clash” between Bongino and Bondi earlier this week inside the White House. According to NBC News, Bongino is “out of control furious” and is threatening to quit unless Bondi is fired. “This destroyed his career. He’s threatening to quit & torch Pam unless she’s fired,” a source told the outlet.

The dispute centers on the DOJ’s decision not to release certain Epstein-related files, which has sparked outrage among investigators. During a Wednesday meeting with Bondi and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, Patel and Bongino were questioned about reports that they were dissatisfied with the move. “The meeting then got pretty heated,” a source told NBC.

NBC also reported that “Patel and Bongino have been increasingly frustrated with Bondi over a variety of issues, not just the Epstein files.”

Despite the turmoil, President Trump reportedly “has not lost confidence in anyone involved.”

Trump Urges Powell to Resign, Criticizes Fed Over Economic Policy

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Trump Urges Powell to Resign, Criticizes Fed Over Economic Policy
  • Trump Slams Powell: Calls the Fed Chair “very bad for the country” and says it would “be a great thing” if he stepped down.
  • Interest Rate Clash: Trump argues the U.S. should have the lowest rates in the world, blames Powell for costly delays, and labels him “too late.”
  • $2.5B Fed Renovation: Trump questions Powell’s \$2.5 billion building project amid ongoing disputes over economic policy.

President Donald Trump took aim at Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Sunday, saying it would “be a great thing” for the U.S. if Powell stepped down, adding, “he’s very bad for the country.”

Trump has repeatedly expressed frustration with Powell—whom he appointed in 2017—accusing him of failing to cut interest rates aggressively enough to boost economic growth.

While speaking to reporters, Trump was asked about a proposed bill eliminating capital gains taxes on home sales, designed to help long-term homeowners who cannot afford hefty tax bills when selling their property. Trump called the measure “a great incentive for a lot of people” who need extra cash.

The conversation then turned to Powell. When asked if Powell stepping down could further stimulate home sales, Trump didn’t hesitate. “Well, I think if Jerome Powell stepped down, it would be a great thing. I don’t know that he’s going to, but he should,”Trump said. “Jerome Powell has been very bad for our country. We should have the lowest interest rate on Earth, and we don’t. He just refuses to do it.”

Trump also criticized the Fed’s $2.5 billion renovation project, questioning Powell’s judgment. “I don’t know what he knows about building, but you talk about cost overrun,” Trump said, noting the plan began during the Biden administration.

Speaking on the economy, Trump insisted inflation is under control and foreign investment is flowing into the U.S. He argued that the Fed has repeatedly miscalculated economic trends.

“I can tell you, I don’t need 5,000 people working for me behind the scenes like Jerome Powell, to tell him what he should say once a month, because they got it wrong. The Fed got it wrong,” he said. “I call him ‘too late.’ He’s always late.”

Trump estimated that “every point costs us $360 billion,” claiming rates should be three points lower, saving nearly a trillion dollars.
“We’ll see what happens,” he added.

When a reporter suggested Powell might resign, Trump replied:
“I mean, you’re telling me he’s going to quit. I hope he quits. I don’t know if he’s gonna quit, but he should because he’s been very bad for the country.”

The Fed’s renovation cost jumped from an estimated $1.9 billion in 2019 to nearly $2.5 billion due to rising material costs, according to budget documents cited by The Wall Street Journal. Federal law gives the Fed authority over its own facilities and funding, which comes from its operations—not taxpayer dollars.

Tax-Free Home Sales? MTG’s Plan Could Make It Happen

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Tax-Free Home Sales? MTG’s Plan Could Make It Happen
  • No More Tax on Primary Home Sales: MTG’s new bill would eliminate federal capital gains tax when selling your primary residence.
  • Boost for Sellers & Inventory: Greene says the bill would free up housing supply and unlock equity, especially for long-time owners and seniors.
  • Big Price Tag for Uncle Sam: If passed, the bill could cost billions in lost revenue—on top of $3.3T already projected from GOP tax cuts.

The Center Square reports:

Real estate owners looking to sell their homes in the future may be able to avoid paying the federal capital gains tax if newly-introduced legislation passes.

The No Tax on Home Sales Act, introduced Thursday by U.S. Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., would eliminate the federal capital gains tax on home sales if the home is the seller’s primary residence. This caveat would ensure that house flippers or real estate investors would not take advantage of the change.

Currently, if homeowners sell their property for more than they originally paid for it, the difference is called a capital gain. The federal government will usually tax the gain, depending on the home seller’s income, gain amount, and how long the home was owned. The capital gains tax falls into 0%, 15%, and 20% brackets.

Greene said her bill, by removing what amounts to a tax penalty on home selling, would increase housing market fluidity as well as housing inventory.

“Families who work hard, build equity, and sell their homes should not be punished with massive tax bills,” Greene said in a statement. “The capital gains tax on home sales is an outdated, unfair burden – especially in today’s housing market, where values have skyrocketed.”

The Internal Revenue Service does allow some homeowners to exclude gains up to $250,000 for qualifying single filers and $500,000 for joint filers. But that rule has not been updated since 1997, and housing prices have risen 119% since then, subjecting more and more Americans to a tax originally meant for the wealthy.

“Homeowners who have lived in their homes for decades, especially seniors in places where values have surged, shouldn’t be forced to stay put because of an IRS penalty,” Greene added. “My bill unlocks that equity, helps fix the housing shortage, and supports long-term financial security for American families.”

If the bill passes, the federal government would see a significant decrease in revenue. While the number of capital gains tax filers fluctuates from year to year, 26 million tax returns included some capital gains in 2019, amounting to billions of dollars in taxes.

The federal government is already set to lose at least $3.3 trillion in projected tax dollars over the next 10 years due to the passage of Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill,” which makes the bulk of the 2017 tax cuts permanent.

Bye-Bye Handouts! Trump Slams Door on Free School for Illegals

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Bye-Bye Handouts! Trump Slams Door on Free School for Illegals
  • The Trump administration just cut off taxpayer-funded education for illegal immigrants in career, technical, and adult programs.
  • A Clinton-era loophole was tossed, ensuring federal aid goes to citizens and legal residents only.
  • Education Secretary Linda McMahon said it best: “No more free rides—Americans come first.”

The Trump administration is putting America—and Americans—first. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education announced it will no longer let taxpayer dollars fund the education of people in the country illegally.

“It will end taxpayer subsidization of illegal aliens in career, technical, and adult education programs,” the department said in a statement.

The move comes after the department tossed out a 1997 Clinton-era letter that had quietly allowed illegal immigrants to tap into federal public benefits, skirting the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA). That law was designed to limit federal aid to U.S. citizens, legal residents, and qualified immigrants—not just anyone who walks across the border.

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon laid it out plainly: “Postsecondary education programs funded by the federal government should benefit American citizens, not illegal aliens.” She added, “Under President Trump’s leadership, hardworking American taxpayers will no longer foot the bill for illegal aliens.”

Jessica Vaughan of the Center for Immigration Studies agreed, saying, “Taxpayers should not have to subsidize vocational or other post-secondary education for illegal aliens, who aren’t allowed to work in this country.”

This action follows Trump’s February executive order, “Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders,” and reflects a growing effort to cut off public benefits for illegal immigrants. Other agencies like HUD and DHS have already started doing the same.

This isn’t just policy—it’s a promise kept. Under President Trump’s leadership, the days of illegal immigrants cashing in on taxpayer-funded benefits are coming to an end. No more backdoor freebies, no more anti-American loopholes, and no more asking hard-working citizens to foot the bill for people who broke our laws to get here. Education is for citizens. Opportunity is earned.

Trump Admin Reshapes Wildfire Response with $391M Budget Cut

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Trump Admin Reshapes Wildfire Response with $391M Budget Cut
  • The U.S. Forest Service plans to slash $391 million from its 2026 budget
  • Critics warn the cuts could weaken wildfire readiness, but Trump officials say it’s a “back-to-basics” strategy focused on energy, minerals, and better land management.
  • GOP senators argue states manage land better than D.C., calling for more local control and less bloated federal bureaucracy.

The Center Square reports:

The U.S. Forest Services plans to cut its budget by $391 million for fiscal year 2026, according to a proposed budget request.

A large portion of the cuts to the forest services budget are expected to be implemented into the new U.S. Wildland Fire Service within the Department of the Interior.

Tom Shultz, chief of the U.S. Forest Service, laid out plans to integrate fire service operations within the department and highlighted its focus on a “back-to-basics approach” at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing on Thursday.

“The fiscal year 2026 President’s budget refocuses forest service efforts on active forest management, critical minerals permitting, recreation [and] energy development,” Shultz said.

Some senators on the committee criticized the forest service’s plans to consolidate fire operations in the Department of Interior.

“Instead of moving quickly, you all have trotted out yet another new and described as improved reorganization in the middle of a very dangerous fire season,” Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said.

Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., said he was concerned about staffing cuts at the forest service from the Trump administration’s deferred resignation program, which allowed federal workers to resign from their positions while still receiving pay and benefits until Sept. 30.

“The staffing reductions coupled with the president diverting National Guard units in California mean that those resources are no longer available to support our wildfire response capacity,” Padilla said.

Shultz said that most firefighting personnel in the forest service did not take part in the deferred resignation process. He said the forest service maintains 99% capacity for firefighting personnel.

Padilla also said he was concerned about the increased roles state and local governments would need to take up in preventing forest fires with less help from the U.S. Forest Service.

“Communities in the United States of America are at increased risk because of the actions of this administration which contradict the supposed goals and objectives,” Padilla said.

Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., opposed Padilla and said that state governments should have greater responsibility over public lands, rather than the federal government.

“If you take a look at the landscapes across Montana and look at federal lands versus state lands, I can tell you the state’s doing a much, much better job in terms of stewardship of public lands than the federal government,” Daines said.

As the U.S. Forest Service prepares to make cuts to its budget, state and local governments are looking for ways to address land management.

“Some of these issues that we’ve discussed, it’s just a reminder of the fact that states and tribes are incredible partners. They’re indispensable parties really, Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah said.

“They’re the ones on the ground, living in communities that depend on these forests, that are right next to them, whose lives are inextricably intertwined with the land in question,” Lee added.

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