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Health
Significant changes are underway at the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has retired 17 members and announced new appointees, including Dr. Robert Malone, aiming to refocus on scientific integrity and replication. This move aligns with NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya’s plan to launch a new journal prioritizing replication studies. However, there are concerns among public health advocates about potential disruptions in vaccine policy development due to these changes.
Economy
President Trump has announced a trade deal with China, setting U.S. tariffs at 55% and aiming to open Chinese markets. This deal includes provisions for rare earth exports and educational exchanges, but China has set a six-month limit on these exports. There’s skepticism regarding the specifics of the deal, particularly around the immediate supply of critical minerals by China.
Meanwhile, the US government collected a record $22.2 billion in tariffs in May, which accounted for 3% of the total government spending of $687.2 billion. Despite the increase in revenue, the fiscal situation remains challenging with a deficit of $316 billion for May. Some critics argue that while tariffs might boost short-term revenue, they could lead to higher costs for consumers and potentially harm trade relations.
Geopolitics
Russia has demanded that NATO withdraw its forces from the Baltic states and Eastern Europe to end the Ukraine war, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region. Baltic state officials have criticized this stance, calling it an attempt to revert to Soviet-era influence over Eastern Europe.
In the Middle East, Iran has warned the US that all its bases in the region are within reach if nuclear talks fail, amidst threats from Washington and increased tension in nuclear negotiations. However, Iran has consistently denied seeking nuclear weapons, insisting its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
US Politics
In Los Angeles, recent riots have been linked to external funding from organizations reportedly with ties to the Democratic Party and the Chinese Communist Party. President Donald Trump responded by deploying the National Guard to restore order. This deployment was discussed in a budget hearing where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the decision against accusations from Democrat lawmakers, citing the need for federal intervention due to local governance issues. However, local activists have claimed that the unrest is a genuine response to systemic issues rather than a coordinated political strategy.
Related to immigration policy and within the context of understanding the riots, Jeffrey Tucker provides a historical perspective suggesting a shift from a once-tolerant policy to stricter enforcement post-9/11. Meanwhile, Dr. Naomi Wolf has expressed concerns about a potential Bolshevik-style revolution in America, predicting financial collapse and mass casualty events. Some critics argue that these predictions might be overstated, pointing to the broader social and economic issues fueling the unrest.
Energy
Maryland faces potential power issues with warnings of regular rolling blackouts due to policies focusing on environmental goals. The state’s push towards “net-zero” emissions without adequate new power generation capacity has led to concerns about energy stability. However, Maryland Democrats argue that these policies are aimed at sustainable development and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, which they believe is necessary for long-term environmental health.
Sources
Unveiling the Puppeteers: External Funding Fuels LA Riots
The Cloward-Piven strategy, formulated decades ago by two professors, serves as a blueprint for the unrest seen today.
Source | Submitted by Walberga
Trump’s National Guard Deployment in LA: A Necessary Stand for Law and Order
The illegal-alien riots serve as an object lesson in Broken Windows theory: tolerate lawlessness in one sphere of activity, and you will cultivate it in another.
Source | Submitted by BonnieB2A
Russia Demands NATO Withdrawal from Eastern Flank to End Ukraine War
“Russia won’t end the Ukraine war until NATO pulls its troops out of the Baltic and ‘eastern flank’ states.”
Immigration Crisis: A Historical Perspective and the Path Forward
For most of the postwar period, the United States has had a wink-and-nudge approach to undocumented workers.
Maryland’s Power Crisis: Rolling Blackouts Loom as Democrats Prioritize ‘Woke’ Policies Over Energy Needs
“There’s an acute misalignment between supply and demand for electricity in Maryland,” said BGE spokesperson Nick Alexopulos.
Democrats’ Ambush on Hegseth Backfires Spectacularly at Defense Budget Hearing
“The police precinct, ma’am, was abandoned and burned to the ground. And because of that, the National Guard was eventually far too late, mobilized.”
Iran Warns US: All Bases in Region Vulnerable if Nuclear Talks Fail
“Some officials on the other side threaten conflict if negotiations don’t come to fruition. If a conflict is imposed on us… all US bases are within our reach and we will boldly target them in host countries.”
Record Tariff Haul of $22BN in May Barely Dents US Government’s $687BN Spending Spree
“the US government has never spent more!”
Trump Declares China Trade Deal “Done” with 55% Tariffs, Aims to Open Chinese Markets
“Our deal with China is done, subject to final approval with President Xi and me,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
Beijing Sets Six-Month Rare Earth Export Limit to U.S. Amid Trade Talks
Beijing wants to keep its chokehold on the supply of such critical commodities as leverage for future negotiations
NIH Director Unveils Plan for New Journal to Boost Scientific Replication and Integrity
“The NIH can stand up and will stand up a journal where these replication results can be published and made searchable in an easy way.”
Dr. Naomi Wolf Warns of Bolshevik-Style Revolution in America, Predicts Financial Collapse and Mass Casualty Events
“I’m Thinking About The Beginning Of The Soviet Union and the revolution of 1917. And they first, they had violence, of course, and shocking scenes out of the royal palace. And then they crashed the economy.”
Dr. Robert Malone Appointed to CDC’s Vaccine Committee by RFK Jr.
Dr. Robert Malone is one of RFK Jr.’s new appointees to the ACIP—the CDC’s vaccine recommendation committee!
Secretary Kennedy Retires 17 ACIP Members, Plans to Announce Replacements
Yesterday, I retired 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices or ACIP, the @CDCgov external panel that wields the grave responsibility of adding new vaccines to the recommended childhood schedule.
Source | Submitted by AaronMcKeon
Pentagon Confirms Iran’s Pursuit of Nuclear Weapon Amid Rising Tensions
The Pentagon chief along with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and U.S. Senator Tom Cotton has confirmed that Iran’s is actively working towards a nuclear weapon
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: @LAResistance on X, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg, CNN, The Guardian, The Intercept, The Washington Post.