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When the people fear their government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. -- Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth
becomes a revolutionary act. -- George Orwell
First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they
fight you,
then you win. -- Mahatma Gandhi
Current Status of Hostage Bodies in GazaAs of November 9, 2025, five bodies of hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel (and one from a prior conflict) remain held in Gaza by Hamas or its allies. This follows a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal that took effect on October 10, 2025, which mandated the release of all living hostages (20 were returned by October 13) and the remains of 28 deceased hostages. So far, 23 bodies have been repatriated to Israel via the Red Cross, leaving these five unrecovered. Hamas has cited difficulties locating remains under rubble from the war, while Israel accuses deliberate delays.The Five Remaining HostagesThese individuals were killed either on October 7, 2023, or shortly after in captivity; their bodies were not returned in the initial phases of the deal:
Meny Godard: A 53-year-old security guard from Nir Oz kibbutz, killed defending his community on October 7.
Ran Gvili: A 34-year-old sound technician from Nir Oz, abducted and later confirmed dead in captivity.
Dror Or: A 48-year-old from Kibbutz Be’eri, killed during the attack on his home.
Sudthisak Rinthalak: A 39-year-old Thai farmworker from Kibbutz Alumim, killed on October 7.
Hadar Goldin: A 23-year-old IDF soldier killed in combat during the 2014 Gaza War (Operation Protective Edge); his body has been held by Hamas since then, predating the current conflict.
The repatriation process is ongoing but stalled on these cases, complicating the ceasefire’s second phase, which includes broader issues like Gaza’s governance and reconstruction. Israeli officials express hope for their return but note intelligence assessments suggest some remains may be irretrievable. Families continue to advocate publicly, with rallies held in Tel Aviv as recently as November 8.
On November 8, 2025, Blaze Media published an investigative report by journalist Steve Baker naming Shauni Rae Kerkhoff (age 31, from Alexandria, VA) as a “forensic match” to the unidentified individual who placed pipe bombs near the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC) headquarters in Washington, D.C., on the evening of January 5, 2021—just hours before the January 6 Capitol riot. The bombs were functional pipe bombs containing smokeless powder and timers but did not detonate. The FBI has offered a $500,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction, and the case remains officially unsolved with no public identification from federal authorities.This claim originates exclusively from Blaze Media’s reporting, based on independent forensic analysis and anonymous intelligence sources. It has not been confirmed or denied by the FBI, DOJ, or any other official agency. The story has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter), amplified by conservative influencers like the Hodgetwins, TaraBull, and Joseph McBride, but mainstream outlets have not yet corroborated it independently.
Seattle Mayoral Race Status (as of November 8, 2025)The 2025 Seattle mayoral election took place on November 4, with the incumbent centrist Democrat Bruce Harrell facing progressive challenger Katie Wilson. Wilson topped the August 5 primary with 50.7% to Harrell’s 41.2%, setting up a sharp ideological contest over issues like homelessness, public safety, affordability, and housing policy.
fox13seattle.com
The race remains too close to call, with Harrell holding a narrow lead but Wilson gaining ground in recent ballot drops. King County Elections will continue tabulating votes daily (weekdays at 4 p.m. PT) until certification on November 25.
@realDonaldTrump Other developed nations don’t have a filibuster and they function well.
Abolishing the filibuster will allow the parties to fulfil their election promises and for the public to see the difference between the parties and what they do for the country. The public can see the real difference. With filibuster nothing was ever done, nothing ever changed. The senators refuse to end the filibuster for the most part because it renders them irrelevant when they’re in minority and the donation spigot runs dry. It’s all about money for many of them, on both sides of the isle
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced a comprehensive audit of all contracts and task orders awarded under preference-based contracting, totaling approximately $9 billion in contract value across Treasury and its bureaus. The audit will examine potential misuse of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program, and other initiatives that provide federal contracting preferences to certain eligible businesses.
SCOTUS Expectations on Trump’s TariffsThe U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on November 5, 2025, in Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc., challenging President Trump’s use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping global tariffs on nearly all imports (e.g., 10–25% on most countries, higher on adversaries like China). Lower courts ruled these exceeded presidential authority, as tariffs are a congressional power under the Constitution. A decision is expected by early 2026.The case is closely divided, with a “coin toss” likelihood of upholding the tariffs (per legal experts like former Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar). Key factors:
Pro-uphold arguments: Conservative justices (e.g., Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch) may defer to executive power on national security/foreign policy, viewing tariffs as “regulation” of imports amid threats like trade deficits ($1.2T in 2024), fentanyl trafficking, and migration. Trump appointees Gorsuch and Kavanaugh lean toward broad presidential flexibility; even Justice Kagan (Obama appointee) has shown deference in past cases. Administration officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, express “confidence” in victory, citing historical precedents like Nixon’s 1971 tariffs.
Against upholding: Several justices (including conservatives like Roberts and Barrett) expressed skepticism during arguments, questioning if IEEPA allows “taxation” without explicit congressional delegation. Liberals (Sotomayor, Kagan, Jackson) emphasized constitutional limits. Disruptions from refunds ($100B+ collected in 2025) could sway pragmatically, but experts predict 70–80% chance of partial or full strike-down.
A partial win (upholding targeted tariffs on China/Mexico for drugs/migration but striking global ones) is possible, preserving some revenue (~$300B projected by end-2025) and policy leverage.Trump’s Plan BThe White House has prepped contingencies, viewing IEEPA as ideal for speed but not irreplaceable. If struck down, Trump has stated he’ll develop a “game two plan” to reimpose duties quickly, potentially via these statutes (already in groundwork):
Section 301 (Trade Act of 1974): Targets unfair practices (e.g., IP theft); used against China in Trump’s first term. Allows broad tariffs after investigation (months-long), no time limit.
Section 232 (Trade Expansion Act of 1962): National security-based (e.g., steel/aluminum); quick but requires Commerce Dept. probe (45–270 days).
Section 338 (Tariff Act of 1930): Up to 50% on discriminatory countries; no investigation needed, unlimited duration—floated as a direct “Plan B” by Bessent. Untested but potent for leverage.
Other tools: Section 201 safeguards (injury-based, temporary) or reciprocal tariffs under new executive orders. These could cover 80–90% of current revenue but slow negotiations (e.g., recent China deal).
Refunds to importers would process via Customs (potentially $750B–$1T if delayed), causing short-term chaos, but aides say tariffs “stay in place long-term” under alternatives. Trading partners expect minimal policy shift.
The white collar workers in Brooklyn who elected Zohran Mamdani are experiencing the economic displacement felt by blue collar workers in the Rust Belt three decades ago. They are the natural next chapter of the Make America Great Again coalition.
@realDonaldTrump@JDVance@howardlutnick Did Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts leak the Dobbs opinion to the reporters in 2022 and is it a button to push now? In 2022 there was an investigation of the unprecedented leak from the Supreme Court. The Secret Service took the cell phones of the law clerks, but not the judges themselves. At a time John Roberts was trying unsuccessfully to convince 2 newest judges, Amy Conney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh to change their decision and supports Roberts’s opinion instead of Alito’s, which meant that Roe v Wade would not be overturned. Could it be that he tried to do through media what he couldn’t do in chambers? FBI is investigating the leak, but nothing was reported. If it was Roberts, could it be the button to push now?
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