Why America Is Fighting Over a $20 Burrito

By Brandon Smith Last week one of the most important controversies in the history of conservative discourse raged across the internet, with sides deeply divided and solutions rare or nonexistent. This dispute reflects the deepest underlying foundations of our economic future. I am speaking, of course, about The Great Burrito Debate of 2026. Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating about … Read more

8 dead after charter plane crash in western Alaska

All eight people aboard a charter plane have died after it crashed in western Alaska on Thursday, according to the U.S. military. The crash happened at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, approximately 450 miles (725 km) west of Anchorage. Officials noted that the plane had taken off from Anchorage. Two pilots and six … Read more

ActBlue cofounder takes the Fifth in House foreign money probe

“BREAKING: ActBlue cofounder Matt DeBergalis just PANICKED and PLEADED THE 5TH in a closed-door deposition with House committee investigators — Fox News This comes after ActBlue is accused of allowing FOREIGN DONATIONS that INFILTRATE US politics for Democrats, without proper measures to stop it Here’s the shocking exchange between Rep. Jim Jordan and an ActBlue … Read more

Mass stabbing at California casino as suspect’s connection to victims revealed

A knife-wielding casino staffer slashed five people at a luxury California resort, leaving bloodied victims sprawled among the slot machines as paramedics tended to their injuries. The alleged suspect, who was reportedly still dressed in his kitchen apron when arrested, stabbed five fellow-staffers at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, according to the Placer County … Read more

A Texas constable just unplugged every Flock surveillance camera in his county and told the company to come get its garbage out of a free society

Woo hoo! 👏🏻 A Texas constable just unplugged every Flock surveillance camera in his county and told the company to come get its garbage out of a free society. Hood County Precinct 2 Constable John Shirley refused to wait for another empty study or corporate promise. He and… pic.twitter.com/jGY9eUbJUH — 0️⃣BlackBetty ⚓️ (@BabyD1111229) August 20, … Read more

Interesting…15 years before the FBI reacted.

Hugh Hefner Called the FBI on Jeffrey Epstein in 2005 After Model Was Attacked Late magazine mogul Hugh Hefner made multiple calls to the FBI about Jeffrey Epstein back in 2005, a lawsuit reveals. According to the New York Post, model Audra Lynn Christiansen was living at Hefner’s infamous Beverly Hills mansion when she told … Read more

Catherine Austin Fitts discusses who’s really at the “top layer of power”

Catherine Austin Fitts just revealed who’s really at the “top layer of power.” It’s not the CIA. It’s not BlackRock. It’s “inter-generational pools of capital.” And the elites all “coordinate” their plot to consolidate wealth and power. The CIA, central banks, private… pic.twitter.com/yN6EhWyOJH — Holden Culotta (@Holden_Culotta) August 20, 2026

Diesel surpassed $100 for the first time ever

Diesel crack is ultra-low sulfur diesel futures price minus WTI crude. Crossed $100 on Aug 17 2026. Peaked around $102.20 intraday. Hovered near $100 the next day. Never happened before. Old record was about $89 in Oct 2022 during Russia-Ukraine crunch. Hit near $97-98 earlier this year in March but stayed under the new line. … Read more

DeSantis suspends ally charged with abusing own grandson

Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso has been arrested as part of a child sexual abuse investigation involving his own grandson, according to an executive order issued by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued the order on Tuesday, which suspends Caruso from his position effective immediately. Per that order, 67-year-old … Read more

DALIO: DUMP BONDS AS DEBT CRISIS LOOMS

Billionaire Ray Dalio said investors should reduce their bond holdings and put as much as 15% of their money in gold to hedge against the risk of a US debt crisis that he warns could be just three years away. In a LinkedIn post Friday, the Bridgewater Associates founder said investors should diversify across assets … Read more