Scientists and public health experts continue to be concerned about the highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu). They are saying it is something the general public should be afraid of, and worry it’ll become the next pandemic.

This virus typically infects birds, including poultry used for meat and eggs, and there’s a current outbreak that has affected close to 150 million birds. Due to culling policies in the United States and abroad, the bird flu has also devastated farms since 2022. Scientists are also now concerned that they have detected the virus in mammals in recent years—including dairy cows and humans—and learned it can spread between mammals, which significantly raises the outbreak risk. And since 2024, 102 cases of avian flu and 10 deaths have been reported in humans globally, a potentially staggering fatality rate, according to a report by Forbes. 

HPAI Bird Flu Continues Its Spread To Mammals

“We have so many tools, but they’re not being used optimally—and they’re not being used optimally by choice,” says Dr. Amesh Adalja, a Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and an expert in global public health. “We can change the trajectory of this if we actually take those best practices, take those tools, and use them optimally.”

Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ original plan to combat avian flu included US$100 million in research and vaccine development. But shortly after announcing it, she reversed course and told right-wing site Breitbart that vaccines were “off the table.” Meanwhile, in May, the Trump-Vance Administration cancelled a massive contract with Moderna to develop a vaccination for humans against bird flu, and this month, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all 17 members of the advisory committee that helps develop vaccine policy and recommendations for the CDC. –Forbes.

“I’m optimistic that they will continue to support the development of these vaccines. It would be a crime right now to stop it,” said Scott Hensley, a virologist at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia who worked on an avian flu vaccine for cattle.

Dr. Amesh Adalja, a Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and an expert in global public health added that If the past year has been a trial run for how the government might respond to the actual emergence of an avian flu pandemic, he says, “we’ve failed this trial run.”

Bird flu has taken a backseat with the mainstream media since before the riots hit Los Angeles, and Israel preemptively struck Iran, igniting what could become World War 3. But is it still a concern? What do you think? Was it all just propaganda and games from the beginning?

This article was originally published by Michael S. Milano at The Mises Institute.

In the serenity that privacy affords, we choose the facets of our lives that we wish to leave untouched by the world. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, in his Olmstead v. United States dissenting opinion, famously described privacy as “the right to be let alone.” But at a deeper level, privacy is a safeguard for liberty. It’s a pillar of decentralized institutions and a foundation of free societies.

For anyone who harbors ideologies that deviate from those deemed “acceptable,” privacy is not merely a luxury but a necessity. For everyone else, it’s worth remembering that norms are shaped by societal and political pressures, and are thus fluid in nature. No one can predict how their earlier beliefs or actions may be judged by a future society or regime. In light of this, the importance of privacy became even more pronounced when surveillance went digital. An inability to operate beyond the watchful eyes of others threatens one’s freedom to speak and associate openly. In the absence of private spaces, fear of retaliation for holding “unacceptable” beliefs breeds chilling effects, leading to self-censorship.

Over two centuries ago, the Founding Fathers recognized privacy’s importance. Although not explicitly protected by the Bill of Rights, privacy is woven into the First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments. On the international stage, the UN has declared it a human right. Beyond the confines of legal protections, the desire for privacy is reflected in everyday habits worldwide. Across cultures, people intuitively refrain from total transparency. Whether it’s closing the bathroom door, using blinds and curtains inside their homes, or refusing to hand a stranger their unlocked phone to read their texts and emails, most people choose to shield certain aspects of their lives from public view.

For much of human history, one’s associations, conversations, and transactions were inherently private. Everything changed with the advent of the digital age: surveillance capitalism turned users into products by offering free services, and states broadened their reach under the guise of protecting the populace. Armed with vast amounts of data and ever-improving algorithms, the ability to analyze thoughts and behaviors at scale moved from dystopian fiction to an unsettling reality. With the click of a button, those in power could peer into the deepest recesses of our private lives.

Privacy concerns have been present since the early days of the internet. In 1995, the Pew Research Center found that half of Americans were already worried about computers invading their privacy. As the technology advanced, anxiety over personal data protection continued to grow. By 2020, a Consumer Reports survey revealed that 62 percent of smart product owners in the US were concerned about losing their privacy. A 2023 Harris Poll across multiple countries—Australia, France, Germany, India, Japan, New Zealand, the UK, and the US—found that 75 percent of respondents believed it was important to disguise their digital footprint, and 83 percent expressed a desire to do more to protect their personal information.

Observing behavior, however, paints a different picture. In the nascent days of the internet, entering a credit card number online was perceived as risky. But over the years, social media became ubiquitous, and people grew comfortable sharing anything and everything about their lives online. This trend extends across the broader internet, where privacy is frequently disregarded. Up until 2017, Google scanned emails to serve personalized ads. Now, Google is allowing its AI assistant, Gemini, to do the same for the purpose of generating smart replies. Three-quarters of Americans still use Gmail. As of April 2025, Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge together held 71 percent of the global browser market share. Yet both of these browsers are notorious for their privacy infringements. VPN usage on the surface appears to defy this trend, with 46 percent of Americans using one. However, 43 percent of them rely on free versions that may log IP addresses, raising the risk of data harvesting.

The term “privacy paradox” was coined in a 2001 study to describe the divergence between a person’s expressed concerns about privacy and their actual behavior. Despite voicing worries about exposing personal data, individuals continue to engage with platforms and services that compromise their privacy. Researchers across disciplines have explored attitudes toward privacy, from studying willingness to pay for protection to conducting behavioral experiments. While most studies support the privacy paradox, a few have produced conflicting results. Regardless of the extensive research into this phenomenon, from a praxeological perspective, there never could have been a paradox to begin with. Through demonstrated preference, a person’s real-world choices reveal their true valuations, even if their abstract claims suggest otherwise.

Demonstrated Preference & Subjective Value Theory

In praxeological terms, individuals pursue specific ends through purposeful action, utilizing the means at their disposal. To achieve those ends, each individual subjectively ranks goods and services from the most to the least preferred. Demonstrated preference—which extends subjective value theory—is revealed through observable behavior. The choice a person makes is a concrete illustration of their value scale, where the selected good or service is ranked above all alternatives. Unlike hypothetical scenarios posed in questionnaires, demonstrated preference is grounded in real-world behavior. As explained by Murray Rothbard:

The concept of demonstrated preference is simply this: that actual choice reveals, or demonstrates, a man’s preferences; that is, that his preferences are deducible from what he has chosen in action.

Privacy Paradox Revisited

Ask yourself: How much do I value my privacy? How much time and money would I be willing to spend to conceal my personal details from public view? How much do I care about this relative to other things?

Now, imagine that you need to create a new email address. All the email service providers that you’re aware of are ordinarily ranked from the most to the least preferred. If making a highly informed decision is a priority, you have the option of investing time to research and expand your list. The email service that you sign up for will be based on convenience, ease of use, price, privacy, and any other relevant factors. No matter how you answered the above questions about your privacy valuations, in practical terms, your decision represents your demonstrated preference.

The decision is ultimately subjective for each person. It occurs at a singular place and time, using an ordinal ranking that is ephemeral in nature. If a change in circumstances prompts an individual to reassess their previous decisions, they will adjust their rankings in accordance. For example, following egregious breaches of trust, people have become more aware of the risks associated with sacrificing privacy and have altered their behavior. The Cambridge Analytica scandal and Edward Snowden’s revelations led to shifts toward privacy preservation. In the end, there is no paradox—people merely ordinarily rank each service and platform at a single point in time. If a situation arises that prompts a reassessment, they will adjust their rankings, prioritizing goods and services that protect privacy, and act accordingly.

Conclusion

The problem with privacy is that it’s often not appreciated until it is gone. Privacy is essential for everyone, even those who believe their actions are beyond reproach. In the words of Edward Snowden: “Arguing that you don’t care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don’t care about free speech because you have nothing to say.”

If privacy is a precursor to freedom, and if privacy is indeed a natural right, then it’s imperative that we each protect it through our actions. The ramifications of neglecting it cannot be overstated. In a world where our histories are recorded, holding beliefs or engaging in actions that contradict the prevailing narrative can have severe consequences. Punishments for “unacceptable” views have ranged from deplatforming and debanking to deportations and incarcerations. As civil liberties continue to erode in so-called liberal democracies, dissidents over the past few years have been targeted over issues related to covid, wokeism, the Russo-Ukrainian war, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. No matter where you stand ideologically, there will always be others who find your beliefs abhorrent—and there’s a real possibility that those very individuals could one day seize the reins of power. The next time you use a service that demands deeply personal information, consider the potential ramifications of neglecting your privacy before demonstrating your preference.

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Are the Iranians just blowing a lot of hot air, or do they really have a big surprise planned?  With the Iranians, you just never know.  After President Trump threatened the life of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and called for the “unconditional surrender” of Iran, an extremely ominous warning was issued by Iranian state media.  We were told to expect “a surprise tonight that the world will remember for centuries”…

Iranian state media has reportedly issued a cryptic and terrifying warning, declaring that “there is a surprise tonight that the world will remember for centuries,” according to a bombshell report from Saudi-based Asharq News.

Details remain scarce, but the ominous tone from Tehran signals a potential escalation that could dwarf anything we’ve seen before.

If the world is going to remember this “surprise” for centuries, it would have to be pretty big.

As I write this article, it is already night over in the Middle East, and so far nothing really dramatic has happened.

But we’ll see.

Maybe the Iranians really do have something in the works.

Meanwhile, the New York Times is telling us that Iran is preparing to retaliate if the U.S. joins Israel’s military operation against Iran…

Iran has prepared missiles and other measures for potential strikes against US forces in the Middle East, The New York Times Reports.

The Iranian military is planning the possible attacks as a retaliatory measure if American forces join Israel’s strikes against Iran, the report says, citing American officials.

I think that the Iranians are desperate to keep the U.S. out of the conflict at this point.

So they are going to make all sorts of threats and hope that something works.

We are also being warned that the Houthis could start attacking ships in the Red Sea again, militias in Iraq and Syria could strike U.S. bases, and the Iranians could close the Strait of Hormuz…

The officials add that, if the US strikes Fordo, a key Iranian nuclear facility, the Iran-linked Houthis in Yemen will likely attack ships in the Red Sea, as they have done before.

Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria will likely attempt to strike American bases in those countries, the officials say.

Iran could also place explosive mines in the Strait of Hormuz, at the entrance to the Persian Gulf, to keep US naval forces inside the gulf, the report says.

The Iranians are scared.

They are losing this conflict badly, and they are being led by an 86-year-old nut that is increasingly isolated because many of his top advisers have already been eliminated…

Iran’s 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cuts an increasingly lonely figure.

Khamenei has seen his main military and security advisers killed by Israeli air strikes, leaving major holes in his inner circle and raising the risk of strategic errors, according to five people familiar with his decision-making process.

One of those sources, who regularly attends meetings with Khamenei, described the risk of miscalculation to Iran on issues of defence and internal stability as “extremely dangerous”.

The Iranian regime really is facing an existential crisis.

If the Iranians do possess any special “surprises”, Khamenei might actually use them in a desperate attempt to stay in power.

Just like Joe Biden, it appears that Khamenei is not mentally all there at this stage.

And the fact that the son of Iran’s last shah is calling for an overthrow of the regime is certainly not going to calm his nerves…

Reza Pahlavi, the American-based son of Iran’s last shah and longtime critic of supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s regime and Islamic Republic is at the point of collapse.

Pahlavi, whose father was overthrown in 1979, called for Iranians to rise up and seize their country in several posts on X.

“The Islamic Republic has come to its end and is collapsing. What has begun is irreversible. The future is bright, and together we will turn the page of history.

“Now is the time to stand up; the time to reclaim Iran. May I be with you soon,” he added.

I think that really big things are about to happen in the Middle East.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just met with his inner circle for about two and a half hours…

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been meeting with several ministers and senior defence echelon officials for over two hours, marking it the longest consultation of this kind since the start of the Israel-Iran war.

The consultation ended after about two and a half hours.

What were they talking about for all that time?

I think that we will find out soon enough.

Interestingly, the IDF has just issued a major evacuation warning for a portion of southwestern Tehran…

The IDF instructs residents of District 18 in Tehran to evacuate in a statement posted in Farsi.

The statement warns that Israel is going to take action in the area targeting military infrastructure.

The statement includes a map marking the targeted area in the southwestern part of the city.

We have already seen vast numbers of people flee Tehran, and so hopefully that area of the city has already been cleared out to a very large degree.

When the Israelis issue this kind of advance notice, they aren’t bluffing.

The next 48 hours are going to be crazy.

Buckle up and hold on tight.

Elsewhere, the Russians just conducted a massive bombardment of Kyiv…

Hours later, Putin flipped the bird at G7 leaders with what was reportedly the most lethal attack on the Ukrainian capital so far this year. Around 175 drones, 14 cruise missiles, and at least two ballistic missiles struck residential areas in and around the city overnight, Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, wrote on Telegram.

The Ukrainians never should have messed around with Russia’s strategic bombers.

Now they are paying a very high price.

It is being reported that a major fire erupted at the Zhulyany airport, and apparently a Patriot air defense system was eliminated…

“Last night, Geraniums carried out a group strike on the Zhulyany airport and the town near it. A number of buildings of the aviation institute were reportedly damaged, and a Patriot air defense system was destroyed.

According to preliminary data, the night attack on Kiev was aimed exclusively at military and paramilitary infrastructure, which is confirmed by the geography of the fires, recorded by thermal anomalies.

Most people living in the western world don’t seem to realize it yet, but we are literally watching World War III play out right in front of our eyes.

Sadly, what we have experienced so far is just the beginning.

We really are living in the end times, and global events will become even more nightmarish than they are now.

I would encourage all of my readers to get right with God, because that is what really matters.

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Wildfires already scorched millions of acres across North America this year. It led to forced evacuations and cast eerie red-orange skies over cities hundreds of miles away. But while the flames dominated the headlines, a quieter, more insidious threat can linger long after the fire moves on: smoke.

Wildfire smoke is more than just an unpleasant haze. It’s a health hazard made up of tiny particles and gases, particularly PM2.5, which stands for fine particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in diameter. These microscopic particles are small enough to slip deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems. The real danger? You don’t have to be near a fire to be affected.

What Makes Wildfire Smoke So Dangerous?

When organic matter like trees, brush, and manmade structures burn, they release a mix of pollutants such as PM2.5, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and volatile organic compounds. Depending on wind conditions, these pollutants can drift hundreds, even thousands of miles. The farther the smoke travels, the finer the particles become, which makes them even easier to inhale and harder to filter out.

Health experts have linked wildfire smoke to increased emergency room visits, respiratory flare-ups, and cardiovascular events. People with asthma, COPD, heart disease, or diabetes are especially at risk. So are older adults, pregnant women, young children, and outdoor workers. Even healthy individuals may experience symptoms during high-exposure days. That’s why it’s essential to understand how to protect yourself and your family before the next smoke event.

5 Steps to Protect Yourself When the Smoke Rolls In

Even when the flames are far away, the smoke can settle right where you live and turn everyday air into a health hazard. Here’s how to shield yourself and your loved ones from the wildfire smoke.

1. Stay Indoors and Seal Your Shelter

When air quality deteriorates, staying inside becomes your first line of defense. Keep all windows and doors closed. Shut off fresh air intakes from HVAC systems, fireplaces, and bathroom fans that could pull smoky air indoors. If you have air conditioning, run it in recirculate mode to avoid drawing outdoor air into your home.

Designate one room as your “clean room,” ideally a space with few windows and tight seals. This room should be your go-to space during heavy smoke days.

2. Filter the Air You Breathe

Invest in a HEPA air purifier to help clean the air inside your home. These devices can significantly reduce PM2.5 levels when used properly and in the right-sized room. If you don’t have one, a DIY air cleaner made from a box fan and a high-efficiency furnace filter can offer some protection. Just make sure to never leave it running unattended.

Also, avoid creating new pollutants indoors. Don’t burn candles or incense. Refrain from vacuuming, which can stir up particles. And try to avoid frying or broiling food, as these cooking methods can worsen indoor air quality.

3. Mask Up Properly If You Must Go Out

If you absolutely must go outside, protect your lungs. A well-fitted N95, KN95, or P100 respirator is your best option for filtering out harmful fine particles. These masks are designed to seal tightly around your nose and mouth and can block particles as small as 0.3 microns.

Avoid using cloth or surgical masks as they don’t offer reliable protection against wildfire smoke. Similarly, a poorly fitted mask offers a false sense of security and allows dangerous particles to seep in through gaps.

4. Listen to Your Body

Wildfire smoke affects everyone differently. You may feel completely fine one day and struggle to breathe the next. Mild symptoms include coughing, sore throat, irritated eyes, and headaches. But more serious symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, or dizziness require immediate medical attention.

If you have a chronic condition like asthma or heart disease, make sure your medications are current and accessible. Carry your rescue inhaler if prescribed and don’t assume you can “push through it.” Rest and indoor air are your allies.

5. Stay Informed and Plan Ahead

Wildfire smoke conditions can change rapidly with shifts in wind and weather. Use apps like AirNow, SmokeSense, or Canada’s AQHI to monitor real-time air quality and receive alerts for your area. These tools can guide decisions about when to stay indoors, when to open windows briefly, or when it’s safe to travel.

Preparation doesn’t start when you smell smoke. It starts long before that. Stock up on masks, clean your air purifiers, and review your emergency plans regularly.

Final Word: You Can’t Outrun the Smoke, but You Can Outprepare It

Wildfire smoke may not move as fast as fire, but it does reach further and linger longer. And while it doesn’t always bring visible destruction, it can increase health risks.

So stay aware and remain indoors. And remember, the clearer the air inside your home, the stronger your chances of coming through the next wildfire season safe and healthy.

Frequently Asked Questions About Wildfire Smoke Safety

1. What is PM2.5 in wildfire smoke?
   PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns. These tiny particles can travel deep into your lungs and even enter your bloodstream, posing serious health risks.
2. Who is most at risk from wildfire smoke?
   Older adults, young children, pregnant women, and individuals with respiratory or heart conditions like asthma, COPD, or heart disease are particularly vulnerable to the effects of smoke.
3. Can staying indoors really protect me from smoke?
   Yes, staying indoors can significantly reduce your exposure—especially if you seal your home properly and use air purification methods to clean the air inside.
4. What kind of mask should I wear during smoky conditions?
   A properly fitted N95, KN95, or P100 respirator offers the best protection against fine particles in wildfire smoke. Cloth and surgical masks do not filter out PM2.5 effectively.
5. How can I filter the air in my home?
   Use a portable HEPA air purifier or create a DIY air cleaner with a box fan and a furnace filter. Avoid activities that worsen indoor air quality, like burning candles or vacuuming.
6. Should I exercise when the air quality is bad?
   No. Physical activity increases how much air—and smoke—you breathe in. Limit exercise and outdoor work until air quality improves.
7. What are the symptoms of smoke exposure?
   Symptoms can include coughing, sore throat, burning eyes, headaches, and shortness of breath. Severe symptoms like chest pain or dizziness require medical attention.
8. Are pets affected by wildfire smoke?
   Yes. Pets can suffer from smoke exposure just like humans. Keep them indoors with plenty of clean water and consult a veterinarian if they show signs of respiratory distress.
9. How do I know when it’s safe to go outside again?
   Use air quality monitoring tools like AirNow, SmokeSense, or AQHI to check local conditions. Wait for a “good” or “moderate” air quality rating before resuming outdoor activities.
10. Can repeated exposure cause long-term health issues?
    Yes. Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke may increase the risk of chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, as well as weaken your immune system over time.

If you think that it is just a coincidence that highly volatile protests have suddenly been organized all over the nation, you are being quite naive.  As I pointed out the other day, large organizations with plenty of money are involved in this effort.  President Trump was able to get the violence in Los Angeles under control by sending in the National Guard, but what is he going to do when violence erupts in dozens or even hundreds of cities?  The National Guard can’t be everywhere.  Unfortunately, violence has already started to happen in smaller cities such as Spokane, Washington.  The following timeline of events for the chaos that erupted in downtown Spokane on Wednesday comes from local NBC affiliate KHQ…

4 P.M.

Protesters were seen letting air out of the transport vehicle’s tires.

5 P.M.

The protest shifted to the back of the facility as protesters learned of ICE agents attempting to move the men out. Protesters moved benches from nearby Riverfront Park to block entrances.

6 P.M.

At 6:30 p.m., a red transport van arrived on the east side of the building, drawing an even larger crowd. Protesters linked arms, with Stuckert at the front. Spokane police arrived shortly after and attempted to move the crowd back, but protesters remained firm.

7 P.M.

Cameras captured a protester using a box cutter to slash the van’s tires. Officers tackled the individual and pushed the crowd back further. The SWAT team arrived and warned the crowd to disperse by 7:18 p.m. or face arrest or chemical agents.

According to Fox News, the protesters caused so much chaos that the liberal mayor of Spokane was forced to declare a state of emergency…

Spokane, Washington, has now declared a state of emergency after protesters failed to cooperate with Mayor Lisa Brown’s curfew that began at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday until 5 a.m.

Brown issued the curfew amid ICE protests downtown from Boone Avenue to Spokane Falls Boulevard and Howard Street to Division Street, as well as Riverfront Park.

The protests began after former Spokane City Councilman Ben Stuckart issued a call to action asking for support for the detainment of a Venezuelan man seeking asylum.

Will President Trump send the National Guard to Spokane?

Probably not.

In fact, there is an even greater need for the Washington National Guard in Seattle because of the chaos that has erupted there…

A day of escalating violence at the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle culminated Tuesday night as Antifa and anti-ICE agitators removed and burned the building’s American flags.

The protests began around 8 am, when demonstrators started barricading the building’s driveways with rental scooters and bicycles. As the day progressed, it turned increasingly volatile. Antifa militants and anti-ICE activists began blocking exits, surrounding federal officers, and engaging in physical confrontations with agents and journalists. Two people were arrested, according to KOMO news.

By late morning, the group had effectively blockaded all garage exits to prevent ICE from transporting detainees. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel were dispatched but were quickly outnumbered and forced to retreat after being surrounded and doused with unknown liquids.

That was Tuesday night.

Subsequently, on Wednesday night, protesters in Seattle were “throwing rocks, bottles and concrete chunks at officers”…

Police said individuals from a group gathered began throwing rocks, bottles and concrete chunks at officers.

One person threw a large firework at officers, but no one was injured.

Meanwhile, things just continue to get even crazier in the Big Apple.

For example, some lunatic just set eight police vehicles on fire…

At least eight police cruisers were set on fire inside a locked parking lot that belongs to the 83rd Precinct in Brooklyn on Thursday, according to the NYPD.

Police said it happened near Central and DeKalb Avenues around 1:30 a.m.

The eight damaged vehicles included strategic response cars and police vans, according to the NYPD.

And as I discussed yesterday, we are starting to see quite a bit of violence in Chicago too…

A protest against federal immigration enforcement spiraled into mayhem Tuesday night in downtown Chicago as rioters blocked traffic, clashed with police, and vandalized property.

According to Fox 32, hundreds flooded the streets as part of a campaign called From LA to Chicago: ICE Out! by far-left activists opposed to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement strategy.

This violence is a very serious threat to our nation.

But as California Governor Gavin Newsom has pointed out, every single Democratic governor is siding with the protesters…

Events are reaching a boiling point.

And now the “No Kings” protests are scheduled to happen this weekend.  The following comes from the official website of the protests…

They’ve defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services. The corruption has gone too. far. No thrones. No crowns. No kings.

We have never seen anything quite like this.

We are being told that there will be 1,800 simultaneous protests on Saturday…

As of reporting, the group expects around 1,800 rallies to take place on Saturday, with events planned in all 50 states but not Washington, D.C. Trump told reporters on Tuesday that anyone protesting the Army’s parade “will be met with very big force.”

In anticipation of these protests, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has deployed over 5,000 National Guard troops in his state…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday he has ordered the deployment of more than 5,000 Texas National Guard troops, along with more than 2,000 state police, to help local law enforcement manage protests against President Donald Trump and the ongoing federal immigration raids.

Abbott’s announcement did not detail where the troops were sent, but some were seen at a protest Wednesday night in downtown San Antonio near the Alamo. That protest drew hundreds of demonstrators but did not erupt into violence.

Of course most governors aren’t making any preparations for these protests.

Needless to say, that actually invites unrest.

These protesters want the Trump administration to back down and stop deporting so many people, but that isn’t going to happen.

In fact, Tom Homan is warning that blue states will see “an increase in ICE operations” and this will especially be true in so-called sanctuary cities…

Donald Trump’s border tsar says he will “flood the zone” with arrest squads in liberal sanctuary cities as he punches back against protests that have rocked Los Angeles for days.

In an interview with The Telegraph, Tom Homan said the protesters will do nothing to slow the pace of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detentions.

“If they think they’re going to shut ICE operations down, they’re wrong,” he said, after returning to Washington DC from California, where he had seen the protests up close.

“What they’re going to see is an increase in ICE operations especially in sanctuary cities.”

And the Trump administration has put forward a plan which would use over 20,000 National Guard troops to help round up those that are in this country illegally…

The Pentagon is reviewing a Department of Homeland Security request to deploy more than 20,000 National Guard troops to aid the Trump administration’s widening crackdown on illegal immigration around the United States, according to officials and documents.

Homeland Security officials want the troops to help track fugitives, quell riots at detention centers and search for unaccompanied children in remote or hostile terrain.

Meanwhile, Pentagon and Customs and Border Patrol officials have inspected military bases in recent months from New Jersey to California as potential sites to detain an expected influx of migrants.

Immigration is President Trump’s number one issue.

He isn’t going to give up.

And that means that the protesters are going to get angrier and angrier.

Sadly, the truth is that the chaos in the streets that we have witnessed so far is just the beginning.

We are the most deeply divided that we have been as a nation since the 1860s.

Both sides absolutely detest one another, and civil unrest is going to be a normal part of our lives from this point forward.

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• • Israel’s military intercepted Iranian drones launched in response to its airstrikes on Iranian targets, with operations reported over Syria and Saudi Arabia, while Jordan intercepted missiles and drones in its airspace.

• • Israel’s unprecedented assault on Iran, involving 200 fighter jets and over 330 munitions, targeted over 100 sites, including nuclear facilities and research centers, with Prime Minister Netanyahu describing it as a defensive measure against the Iranian threat.

• • Iran launched over 100 drones in retaliation, expected to reach Israeli airspace within nine hours. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned of a harsh response, while Israeli officials remain confident in their ability to intercept incoming threats.

• • The U.S. confirmed it was not involved in the Israeli operation, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizing the priority of protecting American forces. The U.S. Embassy advised citizens to shelter in place and began evacuating non-essential personnel due to the threat of Iranian retaliation.

• • The strikes threaten to derail U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, with Iran rejecting U.S. terms for a new agreement. The situation has roots in the 2015 nuclear deal’s collapse, raising fears of a nuclear-armed Iran and prompting concerns of regional escalation and potential miscalculations with dire consequences.

Israel’s military announced on Friday, June 13, that it had begun intercepting Iranian drones launched in response to its early morning airstrikes on Iranian targets.

According to Israel’s public broadcaster, the Israeli Air Force intercepted unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over Syria, while Channel 12 reported that similar operations were underway over Saudi Arabia.

Jordan’s state news agency also confirmed that its military had intercepted a number of missiles and drones that entered its airspace. The developments come as Israel braces for the arrival of approximately 100 attack drones from Iran, which are believed to be part of an initial retaliation for Israel’s unprecedented assault on Iranian soil.

The Israeli strikes, dubbed “Operation Rising Lion,” were described by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “a targeted military operation to roll back the Iranian threat to Israel’s very survival.” The operation, which involved 200 fighter jets and over 330 munitions, targeted more than 100 sites in Iran, including nuclear facilities and research centers.

Iranian state television reported that the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hossein Salami and the chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri was among those killed in the strikes. Netanyahu vowed that the operation would continue “for as many days as it takes to remove this threat.”

In a statement, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Israel to “await a harsh response.”

U.S. stance and involvement

The United States has reiterated that it was not involved in the Israeli operation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Israel acted unilaterally, stating, “We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region.” Trump, who was briefed on the strikes in advance, told Fox News that the U.S. did not provide military assistance to Israel.

The U.S. Embassy in Israel has advised American citizens to shelter in place due to the threat of retaliatory attacks. The embassy also warned of potential “mortar, rocket, and missile fire, and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) intrusions.” The Israeli National Security Council has similarly warned Israelis abroad to avoid events connected to Israel or Judaism, citing the risk of “acts of revenge.” (Related: U.S. begins evacuating personnel from Middle East amid fears of Israeli attack on Iran.)

The strikes come at a critical juncture in U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. The Trump administration has been seeking to negotiate a new agreement to limit Iran’s nuclear program, but the recent escalation could derail these efforts. Iranian officials have indicated that they are unwilling to accept the terms proposed by the U.S., particularly the demand for a complete halt to uranium enrichment.

The current crisis has its roots in the 2015 nuclear agreement, which the Trump administration abandoned in 2018, accusing Iran of violating its terms. Since then, tensions have steadily risen, with Iran expanding its enriched uranium stockpile and the U.S. and Israel increasing pressure on Tehran.

The role of Israel

Israel has long been skeptical of negotiations with Iran, viewing the country as its top global foe. Over the years, Israel has carried out various covert and overt actions to hinder Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The recent strikes are the latest in a series of efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Iran’s nuclear program has been a source of international concern for decades. Despite Iran’s denials, international watchdogs have noted an increase in Iran’s stockpiles of highly enriched uranium. The 2015 agreement was designed to curb these activities, but its collapse has led to renewed fears of a nuclear-armed Iran.

The escalating conflict has prompted the U.S. to begin evacuating non-essential personnel and family members from its embassies and military bases in the region. The State Department cited concerns that Iranian retaliation could target these installations. The potential for regional escalation is high, with both Israel and Iran possessing significant military capabilities.

Watch the video below that talks about Israel provoking Iran to strike first.

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