Surviving in a Venezuelan City: “You have no clue about how people really are when they are faced with hunger”

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via J.G. Martinez D.: Surviving in a Venezuelan city is a lot different than it is in a country retreat. Each location has its own problems and benefits. I wrote before about the dangers of rural retreats and today I will write about the dangers in a city. You must not underestimate people because they are different then … Read more

REVEALED: When The Next Recession Starts

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by Brian Maher of Daily Reckoning Today we reveal the time frame of the next recession — to within three months. The surprising details anon. But first to a far more immediate catastrophe… We are informed the partial government “shutdown” has entered a record-extending 25th day. It is information we must take on faith, and at … Read more

Trump signs OPEN Government Data Act into law! Requires agencies to designate Chief Data Officer and make federal data freely and easily available.

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via engadget: POTUS has signed a bill into law that includes the OPEN Government Data Act, following approvals (and amendments) from the Senate and then by the House of Representatives. The sweeping legislation is aimed at making public data released by the government easier to access via smartphones and other electronic devices. It essentially requires that federal agencies publish … Read more

Section 8 ends after February millions could be left homeless

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via ocregister: Tenants getting federal rent subsidies have yet to be affected by the partial government shutdown, now in its fourth week. But big problems could arise for those renters and their landlords should the shutdown last until March. Local housing authorities serving about 125,000 Section 8 tenants in Southern California say rent payments will run … Read more

James Woods: Media won’t cover Yellow Vests protests because they are “just cheerleaders for globalists”

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via CNSNEWS Conservative actor James Woods took to his Twitter account on Sunday, Jan 13, blasting the American mainstream news  media in a tweet, saying it is “understandable” that the #YellowVests protests in Europe are “not receiving extensive coverage” in the U.S. given that “FakeNews organs, like #CNN, are really just cheerleaders for globalists.” “This is not receiving … Read more

Mr. Market Will Have the Last Laugh

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by Bill Bonner BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – Stocks went nowhere yesterday. Congress and the White House didn’t get anywhere, either, in their attempts to resolve the shutdown impasse. With 10 inches of snow on the ground, nowhere seemed like the right place to go. And nowhere is where most people end up anyway. But our aim is … Read more

US Judiciary runs out of funds Jan 18th Military tribunal replace courts 3 days later

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All in time for National Popcorn Day! https://twitter.com/LadyQanuck/status/1085429184124604416?s=09 https://www.uscourts.gov/news/2019/01/07/judiciary-operating-limited-funds-during-shutdown From article: During the partial shutdown of the federal government, which began Dec. 22, 2018, the Judiciary has continued to operate by using court fee balances and other “no-year” funds. The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts has revised its original estimate and now is working … Read more

Rand Paul: “I have never been prouder of President Donald Trump. He stood up for a strong America and opposed foreign wars.”

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  I have never been prouder of President Donald Trump. In today’s meeting, he stood up for a strong America and steadfastly opposed foreign wars. Putting America First means declaring victory in Afghanistan and Syria. President Trump is delivering on his promises. I have never been prouder of President Donald Trump. In today’s meeting, he … Read more

Ashen and Conflicted – Senator Schumer Discusses Private Meeting With AG Nominee William Barr…

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by sundance Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer met privately with AG nominee William Barr earlier today.  At the conclusion of the meeting Senator Schumer addresses the media. Schumer appears conflicted and confused as to how to describe his own highly political desires with the answers he received from Mr. Barr.  It does not appear Schumer was … Read more

Bruce Ohr Texts, Emails Reveal Steele’s Deep Ties to Obama DOJ, FBI

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On Hannity right now….. A trove of emails and handwritten notes from Department of Justice official Bruce Ohr exposes the continuous contact and communication between the DOJ attorney and anti-Trump dossier author Christopher Steele, according to notes and documents obtained by SaraACarter.com. The emails and notes were written between 2016 and 2017. The notes and … Read more

For anyone wondering why CNN didin’t want anyone to hear Sen. Josh Hawley speak to AG Nominee William Barr, look no further than this video.

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by mikeleoncraft Throw this on the already mountain like pile of examples showing CNN acting as a disinfo agent, or political operative. Senator Josh Hawley askes AG nominee Barr some poignant questions concerning the corrupt FBI investigation. CNN cuts to commercial so you can’t see it.    

Oil May Never Return To The Triple-Digits

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By Tsvetana Paraskova Despite the wild ride of oil prices in 2018—in which gains earlier in the year were wiped out in massive sell-offs in the fourth quarter—energy and banking professionals expect Brent Crudeoil prices not to deviate too much from current levels in the next five years. The median forecast of more than 1,000 energy market … Read more

FITTON:GOV’T SEEKS TO STALL CLINTON EMAIL/BENGHAZI DISCOVERY– Cites Government “Shutdown”

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by TFittonJW We are ready to begin, but DOJ/State asks for delay of court’s ruling (issued yesterday) authorizing discovery. Fox Coverage: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/judge-orders-susan-rice-ben-rhodes-to-answer-written-benghazi-questions-in-clinton-email-lawsuit Judicial Watch background: https://www.judicialwatch.org/press-room/press-releases/federal-court-orders-discovery-on-clinton-email-benghazi-scandal-top-obama-clinton-officials-susan-rice-and-ben-rhodes-to-respond-to-judicial-watch-questions-under-oath/ One minute vid: The Court ruling: https://www.judicialwatch.org/document-archive/jw-v-state-deposition-order-01242/ Vid discussion on the issue from the other day:   (Washington, DC) — Judicial Watch announced today that United States District Judge Royce C. Lamberth ruled that … Read more

FITTON:BIG ARMS SCANDAL: ICYMI: Smoking gun docs show Obama/Clinton were aware arms going to Syria through Benghazi and were warned about rise of ISIS, and they were supporting terrorists in Syria. Obama/Clinton created Syria mess.

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by TFittonJW Worth highlighting in light of the loss of American lives in Syria today: https://www.judicialwatch.org/press-room/press-releases/judicial-watch-defense-state-department-documents-reveal-obama-administration-knew-that-al-qaeda-terrorists-had-planned-benghazi-attack-10-days-in-advance/ (Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch announced today that it obtained more than 100 pages of previously classified “Secret” documents from the Department of Defense (DOD)and the Department of State revealing that DOD almost immediately reported that the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi was committed … Read more

Earth’s Ecosystems Are On A Collision Course With Extinction: Insect Populations Have Declined By Up To 98 Percent In Some Areas Of The World

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by Michael Snyder Scientists are calling it “the insect apocalypse”, and it has extremely serious implications for the future of our planet.  All over the globe, insect populations are plummeting dramatically.  And since insects are at the very foundation of the global food chain, that is really bad news for all of us.  In fact, one … Read more