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MAHA Wins Bigly: Toxic Ingredients Get the Boot

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MAHA Wins Bigly: Toxic Ingredients Get the Boot
  • MAHA Victory: Trump administration pushes major food companies to remove harmful dyes, seed oils, and artificial additives.
  • Big Brands Respond: McCormick, PepsiCo, In-N-Out, Kraft-Heinz, Nestlé, and more commit to cleaning up their products.
  • Healthier Future: Changes include eliminating Red Dye 40, Yellow 5, titanium dioxide, and petroleum-based food dyes from U.S. foods.

The Trump administration just chalked up a major victory for American families with a sweeping crackdown on harmful food additives and synthetic dyes. Under the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, some of the nation’s biggest food brands are cleaning up their products — and it’s about time.

Here’s what’s happening: Steak & Shake has ditched seed oils and switched to 100% beef tallow for frying. McCormick is removing artificial food dyes and reformulating key products. PepsiCo is cutting artificial ingredients from popular snacks and drinks. In-N-Out is saying goodbye to Red Dye 40, Yellow 5, and artificial flavors.

And the list goes on. Tyson Foods has eliminated synthetic dyes entirely. Skittles removed titanium dioxide, a controversial chemical banned in Europe. Sam’s Club is pledging to pull 40 harmful ingredients across its brands. Big players like Kraft-Heinz, General Mills, Nestlé, and Hershey will remove petroleum-based and synthetic dyes from cereals, snacks, and school food programs.

Even industry giants like Consumer Brands and International Dairy Foods have committed to ending the use of artificial colors altogether.

For years, parents raised concerns about chemical additives linked to hyperactivity and other health risks in children — and Washington ignored them. Not anymore. The Trump administration’s push for transparency and healthier options is forcing corporations to prioritize real food over fake colors.

Bottom line? This is a massive win for public health — and for families who’ve been demanding cleaner food for decades.

Trump Strips DOE Power, Hands RFK Jr. the Reins

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Trump Strips DOE Power, Hands RFK Jr. the Reins
  • Trump’s Big Move: Orders RFK Jr. and HHS to take over school special needs and nutrition programs from the DOE.
  • Reason? Bureaucracy: Trump slams DOE for failing kids, promising “better, faster care.”
  • Major Shake-Up: Millions of students could be impacted by this education policy overhaul.

President Trump just dropped a political thunderbolt — and the Department of Education is squarely in his crosshairs. In a bold move, Trump announced that he’s directing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take control of school special needs and nutrition programs, stripping them from the DOE.

Why? According to Trump, the bloated bureaucracy has been failing America’s kids for decades. And he’s done waiting. “RFK Jr. will deliver better, faster care!” Trump declared, signaling his confidence that Kennedy can overhaul programs that have long been buried in red tape.

This shift means two critical areas — services for special needs students and school meal programs — will no longer be managed by the same agency that’s been criticized for prioritizing politics over performance. Instead, Trump wants these programs run under HHS, an agency with experience in healthcare and nutrition, to make them more efficient and effective.

Critics will call it controversial. Supporters will call it common sense. One thing’s certain: this is a seismic shake-up in education policy that could impact millions of families. And given RFK Jr.’s reputation for challenging the status quo, expect some fireworks ahead.

Bombshell: J&J Scientist Admits COVID Shot Was ‘NOT Safe and Effective’

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Bombshell: J&J Scientist Admits COVID Shot Was ‘NOT Safe and Effective’

  • O’Keefe Exposes J&J: Lead Scientist admits COVID-19 vaccine was “NOT safe and effective.”Lack of Research: Insider confesses there was a “lack of research” behind the shot.Another Conspiracy Confirmed: Americans who questioned the narrative were right all along.

    • Well, well, well… another “conspiracy theory” just graduated to verified fact. James O’Keefe is back with another bombshell, and this time it’s Johnson & Johnson in the hot seat.

    In a shocking undercover video, a Lead Scientist for Johnson & Johnson admitted what Big Pharma and the mainstream media swore wasn’t true: their COVID-19 vaccine was NOT “safe and effective.” Even worse? He confessed there was a “lack of research.”

    WATCH:

    Read that again. The same vaccine Americans were shamed, threatened, and in some cases forced to take—turns out it wasn’t the perfectly tested miracle they sold us. Who could’ve guessed? Oh right—millions of Americans who were censored and labeled “dangerous” for daring to question the narrative.

    For years, Big Pharma, government agencies, and media allies pushed the “safe and effective” mantra like a broken record. If you disagreed, you were branded a science-denier. Now, thanks to O’Keefe’s latest exposé, we know the truth straight from the horse’s mouth: “lack of research.”

    So where’s the accountability? Will the same people who silenced doctors, banned social media accounts, and cost Americans their jobs admit they were wrong? Don’t hold your breath. But one thing’s clear: this is just the beginning.

    James O’Keefe promised to keep exposing the truth, and if this video is any indication, Big Pharma might want to buckle up. Because the receipts are coming—and Americans deserve answers.

    Johnson Drops the Hammer: ‘Let Maxwell Testify’

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    Johnson Drops the Hammer: ‘Let Maxwell Testify’
    • Speaker Mike Johnson calls for full transparency on Epstein, demanding DOJ “put everything out there.”
    • Johnson says Ghislaine Maxwell should testify before Congress and answer key questions.
    • “Pam Bondi needs to come forward and explain it to the American people,” Johnson insists.

    House Speaker Mike Johnson isn’t mincing words when it comes to Jeffrey Epstein’s dirty secrets. He wants the lid blown wide open — and yes, that includes hearing from Ghislaine Maxwell herself.

    “I’m for transparency. We should put everything out there and let the people decide,” Johnson told reporters, demanding that the DOJ stop hiding the truth about Epstein’s network of elites. “Pam Bondi needs to come forward and explain it to the American people. Let’s get this thing resolved.”

    Finally, someone in Washington is saying what we’ve all been thinking: if there’s nothing to hide, then why all the secrecy? The Department of Justice concluded last week that Epstein committed suicide in 2019 and claimed he didn’t keep a so-called “client list.” Yet somehow, years later, Americans are still being kept in the dark about who visited Epstein’s island and why so many powerful people were tied to this predator.

    Johnson’s call for Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before Congress could be a game-changer. After all, she was Epstein’s right hand in his twisted empire. If anyone knows the names and the details, it’s her.

    Bottom line: sunlight is the best disinfectant. If the DOJ won’t deliver transparency, then Congress should drag the truth out into the open. The American people deserve answers — not more cover-ups.

    Shifty Business? Trump Says Schiff Lied About Residency for Cheap Loans

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    Shifty Business? Trump Says Schiff Lied About Residency for Cheap Loans
    • Trump accuses Adam Schiff of a “sustained pattern of possible Mortgage Fraud” in fiery Truth Social post.
    • Claims Schiff falsely listed a Maryland home as his primary residence to get cheaper rates, despite being a California congressman.
    • Trump says fraud began in 2009 and continued until 2020, calling Schiff “a Crook” who must “be brought to justice.”

    President Trump is turning up the heat on none other than “Shifty” Adam Schiff, accusing the California Democrat of something big: mortgage fraud.

    In a fiery Truth Social post, Trump wrote:
    “I have always suspected Shifty Adam Shiff was a scam artist. And now I learn that Fannie Mae’s Financial Crimes Division have concluded that Adam Schiff has engaged in a sustained pattern of possible Mortgage Fraud. Adam Schiff said that his primary residence was in MARYLAND to get a cheaper mortgage and rip off America, when he must LIVE in CALIFORNIA because he was a Congressman from CALIFORNIA.”

    Trump continued, “I always knew Adam Schiff was a Crook. The FRAUD began with the refinance of his Maryland property on February 6, 2009, and continued through multiple transactions until the Maryland property was correctly designated as a second home on October 13, 2020. Mortgage Fraud is very serious, and CROOKED Adam Schiff (now a Senator) needs to be brought to justice.”

    If true, this is explosive. Schiff—one of Trump’s loudest critics and the man who pushed the Russia hoax for years—could now be facing serious legal trouble for allegedly gaming the system to score lower mortgage rates.

    Funny how the people who scream “accountability” the loudest always seem to have the dirtiest hands. Will Schiff get the same relentless investigations he demanded for Trump? Don’t hold your breath. But if the allegations stick, it’s time for real consequences.

    Press 3 No More: Trump Admin Defunds LGBTQ+ Hotline

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    Press 3 No More: Trump Admin Defunds LGBTQ+ Hotline
    • Trump Administration Cuts Funding: Federal support for the LGBTQ+ suicide hotline “Press 3” ends Thursday as the 988 Lifeline moves to serve all callers without separate options.
    • Security Concerns Raised: Investigators and parents allege Trevor Project’s online platform exposed minors to predators and even encouraged unsafe situations.
    • California Pushes Back: Gov. Gavin Newsom vows $17.5M in state funding; lawmakers propose requiring Trevor Project’s number on student IDs.

    The Center Square reports:

    The Trump administration has ordered the end of federal funding for a national LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline, effective Thursday.

    The Trevors Project, a LGBTQ+ suicide hotline, received a notice, back in June, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration that the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline “will no longer silo LGB+ youth services, also known as the ‘Press 3 option,’ to focus on serving all help seekers, including those previously served through the Press 3 option.”

    “​​This is devastating, to say the least. Suicide prevention is about people, not politics,” Jaymes Black, CEO of The Trevor Project, said in a statement. “The administration’s decision to remove a bipartisan, evidence-based service that has effectively supported a high-risk group of young people through their darkest moments is incomprehensible.”

    For family advocacy groups and law enforcement, this is a victory. Concerns over the Trevor Project have been raised by people performing undercover operations on the project’s online website, TrevorSpace, a platform that encourages LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 24 to connect and share personal stories. They said they discovered the site could leave children vulnerable to online predators.

    Those investigating the website reported they found adults were able to create accounts, bypass age verification and immediately begin private conversations with minors surrounding sexually charged topics, without any real-time oversight.

    Beth Bourne, a mom questioning gender ideology in California schools, posted on X a phone call she had exposing what the Trevor Project Suicide Hotline said to her as she went undercover posing as a 15-year-old transgender boy.

    “I told the Trevor Project crisis counselor that my mom misgendered me and made me feel unsafe at home. I asked if moving into my softball coach’s house was a good idea as he promised to help me get online ‘T’ (testosterone) and my breasts removed (top surgery),” Bourne wrote. “The Trevor Project counselor said it sounded like a great plan. Insanity.”

    The Center Square reached out to The Trevor Project for comment amid these security concerns, but has not received a response.

    To push back against the federal administration’s actions, California lawmakers have taken steps to ensure LGBTQ+ students have access to the help they need.

    Assembly Bill 727, authored by California Assemblyman Mark Gonzalez, D-Los Angeles, in effort to combat LGBTQ+ mental health crisis, would require the Trevor Project suicide hotline be printed on the back of all public school student ID cards for grades 7 through college.

    “This federal government is determined to erase LGBTQ+ Americans by any means necessary,” said Gonzalez. “Youth suicide prevention should be a bipartisan priority. Instead, our community — especially our youth — is being used as a pawn by political opportunists chasing headlines and social media clout. I am proud to fight for my community because these cuts are more than a political decision — lives are on the line.”

    Additionally Gov. Gavin Newsom got the Legislature’s support to allocate $17.5 million in funding to support the 988 State Suicide and Behavioral Health Crisis Services Fund.

    “Cutting off a proven lifeline for people in need is outrageous and inexcusable,” saidNewsom. “While this federal administration slashes services and tries to erase LGBTQ people, California will do the opposite. Every child — straight, gay, transgender — belongs.”

    23 States Sue Trump Over $6.8B Education Funding Freeze

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    23 States Sue Trump Over $6.8B Education Funding Freeze

    -23 States Sue Trump Admin: California, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and others claim freezing $6.8B in education funding is unconstitutional and unlawful.

    -States Cry Foul: Officials say cuts will disrupt programs, pay for teachers, and impact students just weeks before the school year.

    -Trump Admin Stands Firm: U.S. Department of Education says it won’t release funds for six major programs, sparking legal battle.

    The Center Square reports:

    California, Colorado, Arizona and Nevada are part of a 23-state coalition suing the Trump administration for withholding $6.8 billion in federal education funding.

    These states are calling this freeze unconstitutional, unlawful and an arbitrary decision.

    “By freezing $132 million in funds owed to Arizona’s students, President Trump and his administration are increasing costs for Arizona’s schools, cities, and families,” said Attorney General Mayes in a news release. “It’s unlawful for President Trump to hold up this education funding and wreak havoc on Arizona’s students and families — and it’s having an immediate and devastating impact.”

    “This is essential education funding that Trump is trying to slash. It will keep the lights on in our schools. It pays for supplies, and teachers, and school safety officers. The Trump administration is trying to take it for no reason,” said Mayes. “Arizona’s communities and families will have to scramble because the President is trying to rewrite the law. This will not stand. And I will continue to fight until we secure this funding for our students.”

    Each year on July 1, states receive their federal education funds Congress has allocated for the upcoming school year.

    An email from the U.S. Department of Education, sent to various departments of education across the country, stated the department would not be “issuing obligating funds” for six formula funding programs on July 1.

    Since filing the lawsuit, Southwest states have echoed their support in obtaining such crucial federal funding for school programs.

    Nevada currently has $61 million frozen in education funding.

    “This is not just an unconstitutional and unlawful overreach of federal power; it is an attack on civic life that strengthens our communities and our democracy,” said Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford. “I stand with my colleagues in defending these critical areas of society, ensuring that Nevadans continue to have access to the humanities, which are essential for fostering an engaged public and thriving society.”

    Colorado would be set to lose $80 million in federal education funding.

    “I have heard directly from Colorado school superintendents how disruptive and reckless this arbitrary freeze of federal funding is to them,” Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said in a press release. “Schools deserve to be treated fairly, and this administration’s lack of regard for the impact of this lawless decision is appalling. I am proud to co-lead this case and will continue to ensure that this administration does not harm Colorado by acting in an illegal fashion.”

    California would see $939 million cut from education funding.

    “With no rhyme or reason, the Trump Administration abruptly froze billions of dollars in education funding just weeks before the start of the school year,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a press release. “In doing so, it has threatened the existence of programs that provide critical after school and summer learning opportunities, that teach English to students, and that provide educational technology to our classrooms.”

    Mayes joins the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Washington, D.C., and the Governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, in filing the lawsuit.

    DOJ Implements English Mandate Across Federal Programs

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    DOJ Implements English Mandate Across Federal Programs

    English-Only Shift: DOJ begins enforcing Trump’s March 1 order making English the official language of the U.S.

    Agencies Directed to Act: Federal programs must prioritize English, reduce translation costs, and label English as the “authoritative” version.

    Unity & Savings: Officials say the move strengthens assimilation and redirects savings to English-learning programs.

    The Center Square reports:

    The federal government has begun to implement President Donald Trump’s March 1 executive order designating English as the official language of the U.S. with initial guidance issued by the Department of Justice Monday.

    Federal agencies have been directed to review and rescind earlier guidance based on an executive order from former President Bill Clinton in 2000, which directed them to enhance access to federal programs for less proficient English speakers. Agencies are to consider English-only services and embrace translation-assistance technologies where possible to save on the cost of translation services.

    “Where allowed by law, agencies should determine which of their programs, grants, and policies might serve the public at large better if operated exclusively in English,” reads the DOJ memorandum.

    Where another language is necessary, agencies must include a disclaimer that English is still the official language of the U.S. and “the authoritative version of all federal information.”

    The order has been touted as a streamlining and unifying measure, reducing the need for translation services across the whole government and bringing people together through a shared language.

    “The Department of Justice ensures that while we respect linguistic diversity, our federal resources will prioritize English proficiency to empower new Americans and strengthen civic unity,” said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon.

    Where agencies find savings, they’re to consider redirecting those funds to programs furthering English language learning and assimilation.

    The department is to provide more detailed guidance within the next six months, after it has received feedback from agencies implementing the change.

    Israeli PM Speaks on Rumors of Epstein Being Mossad Asset

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    Israeli PM Speaks on Rumors of Epstein Being Mossad Asset
    • Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett slams rumors that Epstein worked for Mossad, calling them “categorically and totally false.”
    • Conspiracies reignited after DOJ reaffirmed Epstein’s 2019 jailhouse suicide and lack of a “client list.”
    • Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon speculate about intel ties, but Bennett fires back: “They just make things up.”

    Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett isn’t having it with the Epstein-Mossad rumors. On Monday, Bennett took to X and blasted what he called a “vicious wave of slander and lies against” Israel, calling the conspiracy theories flat-out false.

    “As a former Israeli Prime Minister, with the Mossad having reported directly to me, I say to you with 100% certainty: The accusation that Jeffrey Epstein somehow worked for Israel or the Mossad running a blackmail ring is categorically and totally false,” Bennett declared.

    The renewed chatter comes after the DOJ released a memo last week concluding Epstein committed suicide in 2019 and never kept a “client list,” despite years of speculation. But that didn’t stop broadcaster Tucker Carlson from stirring the pot at the TPUSA summit in Tampa, alleging Epstein worked with foreign intel.

    “I think the real answer is Jeffrey Epstein was working on behalf of intel services, probably not American,” Carlson said, adding, “No one’s allowed to say that the foreign government is Israel because we have been somehow cowed into thinking that’s naughty.”

    Steve Bannon piled on, asking, “Is there some interconnection between Saudi intel, MI6, Mossad, CIA?”

    Bennett fired back, saying, “Epstein never worked for the Mossad. This accusation is a lie being peddled by prominent online personalities such as Tucker Carlson pretending they know things they don’t.”

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