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A handy guide to all Congress happenings on both sides of the aisle. Thank goodness for this political body that keeps Presidential power in check.
The Walk, the Video
The Walk, the Video, Real Estate Corporate Buy Outs Audio of article is available on Spotify. Click below. I didn’t plan to watch the video. It appeared in my feed like a glitch in the algorithm Blackstone Just Bought HALF of AMERICA... No ONE NOTICED. I clicked. I watched.
By Vicki Lawana Trusselli 5 months ago in The Swamp
The True Us Versus Them in the United States. Top Story - September 2025.
The Truth and the Point Laid Out Here is the truth that everyone in the United States seems to have forgotten. To my dear Republicans, Democrats are not the only corrupt people in the world of politics. Yes, they are the most corrupt at the moment, but they are certainly not the only ones. Corruption exists on every side of the government. To my dear Democrats… get your shit together and wake up to reality and the evil that is taking place. It is no longer the Democrat party in action and belief. The Democrat party has become the American Communists Party. Very tragic.
By Timothy A Rowland5 months ago in The Swamp
Prime Minister of Yemen's Houthi-Run Government Killed in Israeli Strike
**Prime Minister of Yemen's Houthi-Run Government Killed in Israeli Strike** In a shocking turn of events, the Prime Minister of Yemen’s Houthi-run government was killed in an Israeli airstrike, marking a significant escalation in the already volatile political and military landscape of the Middle East. The death of Abdul-Aziz bin Habtour, a high-ranking official in the Houthi-led administration, has shook Yemen, the region, and the international community. The strike, which occurred near the capital city of Sana’a, was reportedly a precision missile attack carried out by Israeli forces. While Israel has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement directly, sources close to the situation suggest that it was part of a broader strategy to target individuals linked to Iran and its allies in Yemen, as Israel has been vocal in its opposition to Iranian influence in the region. The Israeli government has, in recent years, increased its focus on containing Iran's influence, particularly within the Houthi movement, which has long been supported by Tehran.
By GLOBAL NEWS5 months ago in The Swamp
States Where You Can Still Get a COVID-19 Vaccine at CVS After RFK Jr. Policy Changes
**States where CVS still sells the COVID-19 vaccine after JFK Policy Changes** As of late August 2025, changes in U.S. federal vaccine policy have significantly impacted the way COVID-19 vaccines are distributed, particularly at retail locations like CVS. Under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued stricter guidelines regarding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine, restricting access to individuals over the age of 75 or those with specific high-risk medical conditions. Consequently, CVS has modified its vaccine availability policies to provide varying levels of access based on state regulations. ### Overview of the Policy Changes
By GLOBAL NEWS5 months ago in The Swamp
Why a Single Term in Office is the Cure for a Corrupt Congress
Let’s be blunt: the American political system is broken. It’s not broken because of one party or the other, but because of a design flaw so fundamental it corrupts everything it touches. The engine of our government doesn’t run on policy, principle, or the public good; it runs on re-election. Every decision, every vote, every “crisis du jour” is filtered through the single, all-consuming question: “How will this play back in the district?”
By The Colson Lens5 months ago in The Swamp
Who is John Bolton?
In the halls of American foreign policy, few names spark as much debate and controversy as John Bolton. A towering figure in Republican politics for over four decades, Bolton has served as a diplomat, lawyer, and political commentator whose hawkish views on international relations have shaped U.S. foreign policy through multiple presidential administrations. But who exactly is this man whose distinctive white mustache has become almost as recognizable as his uncompromising stance on national security?
By Fazal Ur Rahman5 months ago in The Swamp
NEWS: California Supreme Court Green Lights Democratic Redistricting Effort
The gavel struck in Sacramento, and with it, a new chapter in California politics began. In a ruling that could shift the balance of power for years to come, the California Supreme Court has officially greenlit the Democratic Party’s push for redistricting—a move hailed as a victory by some and condemned as a dangerous precedent by others.
By Fazal Ur Rahman5 months ago in The Swamp
When Accountability Becomes Optional: The Problem with Qualified Immunity
Accountability is supposed to be the bedrock of justice. If a citizen violates the law, consequences follow. But what happens when the people enforcing the law — police officers, prison guards, government officials — are shielded from consequences? That’s where qualified immunity enters the picture. This isn’t a theoretical exercise for me. My own journey as a citizen in Ephrata, facing multiple violations of my rights by government actors here, is what forced me into this classroom.
By Sunshine Firecracker5 months ago in The Swamp
Amazon now sells used Hertz rental cars
Amazon has once again expanded its vast marketplace in a way that surprises industry analysts and excites consumers. The company that began as an online bookseller and grew into a retail and logistics empire is now selling used Hertz rental cars directly on its platform. This move demonstrates how Amazon continues to blur the lines between traditional commerce and digital convenience while further cementing its influence across multiple industries.
By GLOBAL NEWS5 months ago in The Swamp
Why Your Future Isn't the Government's Problem
Let’s be honest: we’ve all been there. A problem arises—a job loss, a medical bill, an economic downturn—and our first, almost instinctual thought is, “What is the government going to do about it?” This isn’t an accident. It’s a reflex carefully cultivated over a lifetime, a lesson pounded into our heads from the fifth grade onward. As Charles Colson brilliantly exposed, we are a nation raised on a steady diet of the political illusion—the seductive but dangerous lie that the state is our provider, our savior, and the key to a “rich and full” life.
By The Colson Lens5 months ago in The Swamp
