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Senate GOP Prepares To Hold The Line On Hyde Amendment– thefederalist.com

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Less than one week after President Donald Trump appeared to encourage congressional Republicans to put the annually passed congressional restriction on taxpayer-funded abortion on the chopping block, the White House is walking back his comments and members of the Senate GOP who looked like they might cave with Trump are committing to holding the line on the Hyde Amendment.

For nearly 50 years, the legislative provision barring taxpayer-funded elective abortions, including through federal healthcare programs such as Medicaid, was a nonnegotiable for Republicans who claim to belong to the pro-life party. Congress’ latest fight over whether to extend Obamacare, however, put the Hyde Amendment in the line of fire from both Democrats, who have had it out for Hyde for years, and the GOP alike.

Ninth Circuit: Christian Ministries Can Hire Only Fellow Believers– www.standingforfreedom.com

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[UPDATE] Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that religious organizations such as Yakima Union Gospel Mission are free to make hiring decisions based on an applicant’s alignment with the organization’s religious beliefs, affirming an injunction granted to Yakima Union Gospel Mission by a district court.

Yakima Union Gospel Mission is a Christian organization that helps needy people through its homeless shelter and many other charitable services, while sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In a 3-0 decision, the panel found that Yakima had more than a right to consider religion when hiring religious teachers, a legal doctrine known as the ministerial exception, but it also had a right to make all of its hiring decisions based on its religious beliefs due to the church autonomy doctrine.

‘Seditious Six’ Senator Hit With Federal Investigation– trendingpoliticsnews.com

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Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., is under investigation by federal prosecutors after appearing in a video with fellow Democrats urging members of the military and intelligence community not to follow illegal orders, her office confirmed Tuesday.

Slotkin told The New York Times she learned of the probe from the office of Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. Her office confirmed her account to NBC News but offered no further details.

“Facts matter little, but the threat matters quite a bit,” Slotkin told the Times. “The threat of legal action; the threat to your family; the threat to your staff; the threat to you.”

Slotkin, a former CIA officer who served in Iraq, is the second lawmaker tied to the video to face scrutiny after its release in November.

China Fumes at Trump’s Iran Tariffs After Losing Access to Venezuelan Oil– www.breitbart.com

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The Chinese Foreign Ministry and the Communist Party’s state propaganda arms railed on Tuesday against President Donald Trump’s imposition of a 25-percent tariff on countries that do business with Iran.

The president announced the policy after two weeks of protests in the country calling for an end to the brutal Islamist regime, which has responded with widespread violence that, some estimates suggest, has killed as many as 3,000 people. The “supreme leader” of Iran, 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has since said in public remarks that it is the democratically elected Trump administration, and not his regime, that is on the verge of collapse, and Khamenei’s underlings have insisted that the regime has the country “under control.”

Trump has since called on Iranian protesters to “TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS” and suggested the White House would support them.

Trump posits Greenland ‘vital’ for Golden Dome system– www.washingtonexaminer.com

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President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Greenland is “vital” for the Golden Dome missile defense system, reiterating arguments that U.S. possession of Denmark’s territory is critical for national security.

The president also urged NATO to support Greenland’s acquisition on the basis that it will boost the alliance’s defense capabilities against Russia and China. His statement came just hours ahead of a meeting Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are holding at the White House with Denmark and Greenland’s top diplomats.

“The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security,” Trump said in a post to Truth Social.

BREAKING: FBI thwarts potential NYE ‘jihad’ attack on Charlotte grocery store, 18-year-old in custody | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

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The FBI said the 18-year-old had a manifesto to conduct a “massacre” on NYE.

The FBI thwarted a potential ISIS-inspired New Year’s Eve terror attack, according to the agency, which posted about the effort on Friday. This comes after the FBI has said that there were multiple other planned New Year’s Eve terror attacks this year that were stopped. The suspect in the case was an 18-year-old who had been on the FBI’s for years.

The Charlotte FBI office posted to X, “The #FBI and our law enforcement partners thwarted a potential terrorist attack on New Year’s Eve in North Carolina. The subject was directly inspired to act by ISIS. The @USAO_WDNC and FBI Special Agent in Charge will announce details at an 11:30 am news conference in Charlotte.”

Virginia agrees to end in-state tuition for illegal immigrants to resolve DOJ lawsuit– www.thecollegefix.com

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‘Illegal immigrants cannot be given benefits that are not available to American citizens’ says Virginia AG

Virginia’s outgoing Attorney General Jason Miyares quickly agreed to a consent decree to resolve a Justice Department lawsuit filed against the state in late December challenging laws allowing students in the country illegally to qualify for in-state tuition and financial aid at public colleges and universities.

“In a joint court filing, Miyares and lawyers for the Justice Department asked a federal judge to declare the Virginia Dream Act invalid and bar state authorities from enforcing it. If approved, the joint consent decree order would make Virginia the fourth state to scrap its policies that allow eligible undocumented students to pay the lower in-state tuition rate,” Inside Higher Ed reported Jan. 2.

“The joint agreement came just one day after the Trump administration sued Virginia over its in-state tuition policies—the seventh such lawsuit.”

Safe Haven Box Saves Texas Baby From Infanticide– www.lifenews.com

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A precious baby is alive today because a mother in crisis chose courage, love, and Life.

Within the last 10 days, a newborn was legally and safely surrendered in a Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 9 in Lubbock, Texas. This marked the first baby ever placed in this Safe Haven Baby Box, a reminder that life-saving options truly do save lives.

A Safe Haven Baby Box provides a secure, anonymous alternative for parents who feel unable to care for their newborn. Each box is temperature-controlled, padded, and continuously monitored. When the door is opened, a silent alarm immediately alerts firefighters inside the station. Within moments, first responders retrieve the baby and transport the child to a hospital for a full medical evaluation.

Lubbock leaders announced the surrender on Monday afternoon, expressing gratitude and prayer for both the baby and the mother who made the brave decision to seek safety rather than any alternative. City officials shared that they are praying for the mother’s healing and peace, trusting she finds comfort in knowing she gave her baby the priceless gift of protection and a future.

DOGE WAS RIGHT: HUD Finds $5+ Billion in Fraud in One Year Under Biden—Dead Tenants, Fake IDs, Inactive Accounts Paid– gellerreport.com

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You can begin to understand why the swamp fought Musk and DOGE so hard.

HUD officials say the majority of some $5 billion in fraudulent rental aid in 2024 went to New York, California and DC — though dead people from all 50 states got paid.

HUD just found $5 BILLION+ in FRAUDULENT payments in 2024 alone, under Biden.

Payment error of over 11% PERCENT.

Premature Baby Born at 22 Weeks and Weighing 13 Ounces Heads Home From Hospital– www.lifenews.com

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A tiny, premature baby, who weighed less than a bag of sugar when she was born, has finally been able to leave the hospital, just in time for Christmas.

Baby Desire was born 18 weeks prematurely to first-time parents Omotola and Samuel Joseph, after her mum went into labour unexpectedly in July. The little premature baby weighed only 13 ounces, or 375 grams, when she was born, and so had to spend time in the care of doctors and nurses at a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) while she developed.

“Before she was born, we prepared our minds for what might happen. She was just so tiny, fitting entirely in the palm of my hand”, mum Omotola said.

Rubio tells lawmakers US intends to buy Greenland | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

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“President Trump has made it well known that acquiring Greenland is a national security priority of the United States.”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that the United States intends to pursue the purchase of Greenland, reinforcing President Donald Trump’s position that control of the Arctic territory is a national security priority.

Rubio’s comments to Congress come as the administration continues to antagonize European allies on Greenland’s strategic value, while stopping short of committing to military action. The White House has said that all options remain available to the president but stressed that the current focus is on a financial transaction, according to an exclusive from the Wall Street Journal.

“President Trump has made it well known that acquiring Greenland is a national security priority of the United States,” the White House said in a statement Tuesday. “The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal, and of course, utilising the US military is always an option at the commander-in-chief’s disposal.”

Venezuela To Turn Over 30-50 Million Barrels Of Crude To U.S.– legalinsurrection.com

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Donald Trump has announced that the “interim” authorities in Venezuela will be providing the U,S. with 30-50 million barrels of oil that will be sold at market prices and controlled by Trump:

I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning over between 30 and 50 MILLION Barrels of High Quality, Sanctioned Oil, to the United States of America. This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States! I have asked Energy Secretary Chris Wright to execute this plan, immediately. It will be taken by storage ships, and brought directly to unloading docks in the United States. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

Tim Walz Won’t Seek Re-Election After $9B Minnesota Fraud– www.standingforfreedom.com

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This week, Tim Walz announced that he will not pursue re-election as Minnesota’s governor. After six years in office (including a failed 2024 vice-presidential run alongside Kamala Harris), Walz is stepping away from a state drowning in scandal. The timing is no coincidence.

Under Walz’s watch, Minnesota became ground zero for massive, systemic fraud in welfare and assistance programs. An estimated $9 billion in taxpayer funds — nearly equal to Somalia’s entire GDP — was stolen through fraudulent daycare centers, child nutrition programs, and pandemic relief schemes. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called Minnesota’s childcare program an “epic failure,” noting that Minnesota’s improper-payment rate is 11 percent compared to Texas’s 0.43 percent.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer demanded Walz account for the fraud and consider resignation. Nearly 500 Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) staffers accused Walz of ignoring warnings and retaliating against whistleblowers. The U.S. Treasury is investigating whether stolen funds were funneled to Islamic terror group Al-Shabaab through hawala networks.

JD Vance Announces Multi-State Task Force to Investigate Escalating Somali Fraud Scandal– slaynews.com

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Vice President JD Vance has just announced that the Trump administration is launching a new federal task force aimed at cracking down on widespread Somali-led fraud targeting American taxpayers.

On Thursday, Vance said the Department of Justice (DOJ) will create a new associate attorney general position dedicated specifically to fraud enforcement.

The effort is building on what Vance described as an already aggressive response by federal authorities.

According to Vance, the DOJ has issued roughly 1,500 subpoenas and brought more than 100 indictments tied to fraud investigations so far.

Sec. Scott Bessent Says Gov. Is Moving To Ban Wiring Welfare To Foreign Countries– www.louderwithcrowder.com

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If you are struggling to make ends meet, so much so you rely on government assistance, there should not be extra funds for you to wire out of the country. And if you do have extra funds, “you’re either getting too much or you’re part of” a “conspiracy.”

Sec. Scott Bessent says that the federal government will be banning people from wiring money outside the country if they rely on government assistance. He claims this has become a priority after Somali fraudsters were caught doing just that.

According to Bessent, the government’s “generosity has been taken advantage of.” Those funds were never meant to fund foreign nationals, and there are tons more Americans, including veterans and single mothers, who would benefit from those funds. It’s about time someone in power acknowledged this problem because it needed to end yesterday.

Iran protests spread over ailing economy, at least 6 reported dead – National– globalnews.ca

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Widening demonstrations sparked by Iran’s ailing economy spread Thursday into the Islamic Republic’s rural provinces, with at least six people being killed in the first fatalities reported among security forces and protesters, authorities said.

The deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran’s theocracy over the demonstrations, which have slowed in the capital, Tehran, but expanded elsewhere. The fatalities, one on Wednesday and five on Thursday, occurred in three cities predominantly home to Iran’s Lur ethnic group.

The protests have become the biggest in Iran since 2022, when the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody triggered nationwide demonstrations. However, the demonstrations have yet to be countrywide and have not been as intense as those surrounding the death of Amini, who was detained over not wearing her hijab, or headscarf, to the liking of authorities.

Pro-life hero arrested in Vancouver for opposing ‘bubble zone’ laws protecting abortion centers– www.lifesitenews.com

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Local pro-life activist Lane Walker was arrested for defending life outside a Vancouver abortion clinic, in the latest attack against the pro-life movement.

On January 6, police arrested and charged Walker, a local pro-lifer, at Everywoman’s Health Center in Vancouver, British Columbia, for engaging in conversation with a passerby about the legislation which prohibits pro-life activism outside abortion facilities.

“When we are told that we need to love not just in words, but in deeds, I think that challenge around how our words and how our actions line up is really important,” Walker told LifeSiteNews in a recent interview.

“And some of the ways it gets talked about, if you really believe that this is the killing of an unborn child, then maybe we should be acting like it,” he continued.

January 6 marked the fourth time Walker has defended life outside the center in recent months.

BREAKING UPDATE: Border Patrol agents shoot two alleged Tren de Aragua gang members who tried to run them over with car in Portland: DHS | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

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“Fearing for his life and safety, an agent fired a defensive shot. The driver drove off with the passenger, fleeing the scene.”

Two people were shot in Portland, Oregon by Border Patrol agents on Thursday. The Department of Homeland Security has said that those that were shot are alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang who tried to run a car into the officials.

DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin told The Post Millennial: “At 2:19 PST, US Border Patrol agents were conducting a targeted vehicle stop in Portland, Oregon. The passenger of the vehicle and target is a Venezuelan illegal alien affiliated with the transnational Tren de Aragua prostitution ring and involved in a recent shooting in Portland. The vehicle driver is believed to be a member of the vicious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. When agents identified themselves to the vehicle occupants, the driver weaponized his vehicle and attempted to run over the law enforcement agents.

Trump Wants to Buy, Not Invade Greenland– www.dailysignal.com

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Is the United States about to invade Greenland?

If you listen to EU politicians and much of the U.S. legacy media, and actually take them seriously, then you might answer “yes.” President Donald Trump is going to unleash Delta Force to spirit away the prime minister before we nuke Nuuk (the capital of Greenland) and send in the Army to mop up survivors.

If you’ve followed this issue from the beginning and have tried to accurately understand how the president operates, then you should conclude that this brouhaha is all about negotiating. You also may think that the U.S. is just pursuing a long-term policy more vigorously, and that our allies in Europe really need to chill.

The issue of Greenland suddenly popped back up in the news recently, and I kid you not, because White House adviser Stephen Miller’s wife posted this on X.

This sent the European elite straight to their oft-used fainting couches, which they had to stay firmly emplaced on when Trump himself weighed in and said he still aims to acquire Greenland. This has been his goal since 2019 and has been, off and on, a U.S. strategic aim since the 19th century.

When White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked if Trump meant to use the military to acquire Greenland, she said that “utilizing the U.S. military is always an option.”

Walz Under Scrutiny as House Hearing Probe Minnesota Fraud– www.dailysignal.com

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Fraud is not isolated nor an anomaly in Minnesota, but part of a longstanding pattern, state lawmakers will tell a congressional panel Wednesday, as they detail interactions with whistleblowers.

Members of the Minnesota House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee will testify to the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. The Daily Signal reviewed their prepared opening remarks.

The congressional hearing comes two days after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who was the 2024 Democrat vice presidential nominee, dropped his bid for a third term as governor, as he faced increased scrutiny over questions of widespread fraud in the state.

Minnesota’s Legislative Auditor Just Dropped a Bombshell on Tim Walz– townhall.com

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It’s becoming increasingly clear why Tim Walz dropped out of the Minnesota Governor’s race. The news about the massive fraud that took place in the state on his watch gets worse by the minute. As Townhall reported earlier, Walz’s malfeasance means actual disabled children, adults, and their families will suffer while the reputable care centers that serve them are forced to close.

The DOJ has not only opened up a criminal investigation into Walz, but now Minnesota’s Legislative Auditor has just dropped a damning bombshell into Walz’s lap. According to a report by the auditor, the Minnesota DHS — under Walz’s tenure — had almost zero internal controls and oversight as it awarded more than $400 million in grants.

To make matters worse, it appears DHS also fabricated records.

“DEATH TO KHAMENEI!”: Iran Uprising Explodes, Police Defect, IRGC Collapses in Tehran as Banks Burn and Towns Go Regime-Free– gellerreport.com

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Events inside Iran are accelerating at a breathtaking pace as the freedom uprising enters a decisive phase. Brave Iranians have torched an Islamic City Council building, openly defying the clerical state as the regime reels from cascading losses abroad—its influence in Venezuela, Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza has collapsed, while at home the economy is in freefall, electricity and water are scarce, and the rial has lost roughly 60 percent of its value.

Islamic occupation is visibly cracking: police units in Ilam have joined protesters, IRGC-linked banks such as Bank Sepah have been attacked, and parts of the security apparatus are retreating. Despite reinforcements, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has lost effective control of Tehran, with Abdanan and Malekshahi reported fully liberated as chants of “Death to Ali Khamenei” echoed through the streets.

Trump Admin To Offer Whistleblower Rewards For Information On Minnesota Fraud– trendingpoliticsnews.com

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has introduced a program offering financial rewards to individuals who provide information on fraud in Minnesota’s government benefits programs.

The announcement aims to encourage whistleblowers to share details that could assist ongoing investigations into the misuse of public funds. This initiative is part of broader efforts by the federal government to address financial irregularities in the state.

“We are going to offer whistleblower payments to anyone who wants to tell us the who, what, when, where and how this fraud has been done,” Bessent told Fox News.

The update comes as the administration has surged federal resources to the state to crack down on fraud and illegal immigration. Rewards are intended to cover information related to various aspects of the fraud, including participants, methods, and timelines.

Federal authorities have indicated that such incentives have proven effective in similar cases by prompting individuals to come forward with evidence that might otherwise remain undisclosed.

‘A giant step back’: Liberals rage against red meat after new food pyramid guidelines release– www.theblaze.com

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Eating real food is not quite that simple, and might even constitute “bowing to Big Meat,” depending on who you ask.

After Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his department dropped the new federal dietary guidelines — which have been historically referred to as the food pyramid — the recommendation of eating “real food,” including red meat and full-fat dairy, was seen as an attack by many in the dietary sphere.

‘Beef is responsible for 20 times more greenhouse gas emissions per gram of protein than beans.’

The new guidelines emphasized protein (from meat and vegetables), dairy, fruit, and some grains as part of a healthy diet. While some cleverly accused HHS of copying a popular “South Park” scene where scientists simply “flip the pyramid” to solve America’s health crisis, others decided to criticize the guidelines for promoting animal meat intake.

Noem Cracks Down on Lawmaker Stunts at ICE Facilities– legalinsurrection.com

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has ordered Members of Congress to provide at least seven days’ advance notice before visiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities, following a growing pattern of Democratic lawmakers turning “oversight” visits into confrontational spectacles that have disrupted operations and endangered federal officers and detainees.

The policy became public late Saturday after three Minnesota Democrats were denied entry to an ICE processing center in Minneapolis, triggering accusations that DHS was unlawfully blocking congressional oversight.

Politico first reported the change, explaining that the restriction was quietly implemented earlier in the week and only surfaced after the lawmakers were turned away.

“That order… forces lawmakers to seek a week’s advance notice before conducting oversight visits to ICE facilities,” Politico reported, noting that the policy appeared to explain why three House Democrats were blocked from entering an ICE facility in Minnesota.

Watch As Reza Pahlavi Praises Brave Iranians, Vows Swift Return – RedState– redstate.com

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The term “freedom fighters” is so often abused that at times it’s hard to take it seriously. Plenty of goblins agitating for one form of totalitarian rule or another have claimed to be freedom fighters: Communists, Islamists, even your run-of-the-mill American leftist nutcases like the ones we’re seeing making fools of themselves in places like Minneapolis and Portland, right now.

However, the ongoing rebellion in Iran is the real deal. The Iranian people are in the streets, demanding their liberation from the cabal of Bronze-Age barbarians that have driven Iran to ruin, most especially from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. These are for-real freedom fighters, and at the moment, it looks like they’re winning.

The son of the late Shah, who was deposed in 1979 in the Islamic Revolution that started Iran down this dark road, has emerged as a key figure supporting this resistance. On Saturday, Reza Pahlavi took to X to offer support to the rebels – and to promise to return to Iran.

Translated from Persian, the post reads:

Know that you are not alone. Your compatriots around the world are proudly shouting your voice, and you must surely see images of their numerous and widespread presence through your television screen. The world today stands beside your national revolution and admires your courage. In particular, President Trump, as the leader of the free world, has carefully observed your indescribable bravery and has announced that he is ready to help you.

Do not abandon the streets. My heart is with you. I know that I will soon be by your side.

Chinese researchers develop high-voltage sodium–sulfur battery that could challenge lithium batteries– www.digitaltrends.com

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A team of researchers in China has just pulled the curtain back on a new sodium-sulfur battery design that could fundamentally change the math on energy storage. By leaning into the very chemistry that has historically made sulfur a headache for engineers, they have managed to build a cell that is incredibly cheap to make but still packs a massive energy punch.

The design, which is currently being tested in the lab, uses dirt-cheap ingredients: sulfur, sodium, aluminum, and a chlorine-based electrolyte. In early trials, the battery hit energy densities over 2,000 watt-hours per kilogram – a figure that blows today’s sodium-ion batteries out of the water and even gives top-tier lithium cells a run for their money.

Texas Forces San Antonio to Stop Funding Abortions– www.lifenews.com

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The City of San Antonio can no longer fund abortion-related services, including out-of-state travel, due to the passage of Senate Bill 33 in 2025 and enforcement actions by the Texas Attorney General’s Office, according to a new release issued earlier today. In 2025, the Texas Legislature passed (and Gov. Greg Abbott signed) Senate Bill 33, which prohibits governmental entities from using taxpayer funds to support abortion providers or “abortion assistance entities,” including logistical support such as travel to other states for abortions not permitted in Texas.

The City of San Antonio had previously established a $100,000 allocation within its Reproductive Justice Fund specifically to cover travel for out-of-state abortions. That program has now ended as a result of the new law and related legal action.

“We are grateful that one of our major pro-life goals from last year’s legislative session has now been fully realized,” said Dr. Joe Pojman, President of Texans for Life. “Thanks to Gov. Greg Abbott, the Legislature, and the Attorney General, taxpayers in San Antonio — and every other city in Texas — are protected from being forced to pay for abortion services, including travel to obtain abortions not legal in our state.”

Trump vows to take over Greenland ‘whether they like it or not’ in terrifying NATO threat | World | News– www.express.co.uk

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Donald Trump repeated his interest in acquring Greenland, issuing a new thinly-veiled threat at the territory, the kingdom it is part of and the wider NATO alliance. As he chaired a meeting involving oil and gas industry leaders discussing their possible future work in Venezuela, Mr Trump also discussed other key issues, including the war  in Ukraine and his desire to acquire Greenland.

He said: “Right now, we are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not because if we don’t do it Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we’re not going to have Russia or China as a neighbour. Okay? I would like to make a deal, you know, the easy way. But if we don’t do it the easy way, we’re going to do it the hard way.”

The response came after the US President was asked about the territory and how much money he would offer Denmark for it. Mr Trump said he isn’t talking about money “yet”, but he “might talk about that”.