Originally published at: FBI Confirms 274 Plainclothes Agents at Jan 6, Nearly Half of College Students Prefer Communism – Peak Prosperity
US Politics
Former financier Howard Rubin, previously a manager for George Soros, was arrested in Connecticut on charges of sex trafficking and bank fraud. A Brooklyn indictment alleges that Rubin lured at least 10 women to a Manhattan penthouse and hotels for encounters involving physical harm between 2009 and 2019. His assistant, Jennifer Powers, is also charged with assisting in recruitment and logistics. Rubin’s defense attorney has countered that the activities were consensual and part of BDSM practices, denying the allegations as exaggerated and part of a smear campaign stemming from a prior civil lawsuit.
On the domestic front, the Supreme Court issued a ruling allowing a $4 billion foreign aid freeze, marking another win for the Trump administration, though some legal analysts have raised concerns about the decision’s impact on congressional authority. Aid organizations have warned that this freeze could disrupt global health and development programs, highlighting potential humanitarian consequences.
Some critics have questioned Trump’s alignment with neoconservative policies, alleging that influences like John Bolton may be guiding the administration toward conflict, though this remains a point of debate. Others maintain that Trump’s policies reflect pragmatic responses to international threats, not a full surrender to neoconservative ideology.
Separately, the FBI confirmed that 274 plainclothes agents were deployed in the January 6, 2021, Capitol crowds, a revelation that has drawn attention to the agency’s involvement. The FBI clarified that their presence was a routine security measure to ensure public safety, not to instigate or encourage illegal activities.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s xAI has secured a federal contract with the General Services Administration, allowing Trump administration agencies to access its chatbot, Grok, for a fee of 42 cents over 18 months. The agreement includes engineering support for implementation and is intended to support government innovation through AI, though it follows previous concerns about the technology’s accuracy after instances of spreading false information. Some critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, have raised concerns about potential security and privacy risks, calling for stricter oversight of such contracts.
Lastly, a survey from Yale’s Buckley Institute found that 46% of U.S. college students prefer socialism over capitalism, indicating a notable ideological trend among younger generations. Critics of the poll, however, argue that the results may reflect a lack of historical education on economic systems, suggesting the need for broader context.
Geopolitics
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has scheduled a meeting of over 800 senior U.S. military leaders at Quantico next week, with no official explanation provided by the Pentagon. The in-person summons of generals and admirals from global bases has led to speculation about potential strategic changes amid ongoing tensions in Ukraine, Gaza, and with China. Some military officials suggest the meeting might be more ceremonial or a routine update, rather than a response to an immediate threat.
Separately, in a UN General Assembly speech, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed gratitude to the U.S. for strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in June, advocated for regime change in the Middle East, and criticized nations recognizing a Palestinian state, prompting walkouts by several delegates. Arab nations and the Palestinian Authority have condemned his remarks, with some pausing normalization efforts due to ongoing conflicts.
Relatedly, President Trump has publicly opposed Israeli annexation of the West Bank, stating during a meeting with Muslim leaders at the UN General Assembly that he will not support such a move, despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking U.S. backing. Netanyahu’s office has reiterated Israel’s commitment to its national interests, signaling potential tension over the issue.
Health
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly considering expanding the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program to include autism symptoms, with advisers examining broader definitions of neurological injuries to address case backlogs. This proposal comes despite statements from health authorities denying a link between vaccines and autism.
Separately, internal documents from 2018 show that Johnson & Johnson, the former maker of Tylenol, privately acknowledged evidence of a potential autism risk linked to prenatal use of the drug, though the company has publicly maintained its safety. A class action lawsuit against Kenvue, which now owns Tylenol, continues to address these inconsistencies. Kenvue maintains there is no proven causal link and urges pregnant women to consult doctors, while scientific critics argue the evidence remains inconclusive.
Energy
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery, a significant facility in West Africa’s oil market, has reported multiple incidents of sabotage, leading to a labor reorganization aimed at preventing further disruptions. Operational issues at the refinery, which recently began shipping gasoline to the U.S., could impact global fuel markets, already under pressure from refinery closures in Europe and the U.S., raising concerns about supply stability. Labor unions, however, have criticized the reorganization, alleging it targets union members and denying involvement in sabotage, while refinery owner Aliko Dangote insists the measures are unrelated to union activities.
Sources
Former Soros Fund Manager Arrested for Alleged Sex Trafficking and Sadistic Abuse in NYC Dungeon
“I’m going to rape you like I rape my daughter,” he reportedly shouted during one of the alleged assaults.
Source | Submitted by Rodster
Trump Declares Israel Banned from Annexing West Bank: “It’s Time to Stop”
“There has been ENOUGH. It’s time to STOP.”
Nearly Half of U.S. College Students Prefer Socialism Over Capitalism, Survey Reveals
Nearly half of respondents, 46 percent, supported the statement placing socialistic model of government above our capitalistic one.
Musk’s xAI Secures Federal Deal: Trump Agencies Access Grok for Mere 42 Cents
“We look forward to continuing to work with President Trump and his team to rapidly deploy A.I. throughout the government for the benefit of the country,” Mr. Musk said.
Hegseth’s Urgent Quantico Summit: Why Are Hundreds of Top Generals and Admirals Being Summoned?
“The unexpected confab has created confusion and alarm, as there has not been a defense secretary in recent history who has ordered such a large number of the military’s top officers to gather like this.”
Trump Capitulates to Neocons: Bolton’s Victory Signals War Path
He is going down the path of a warmonger that everyone voted against.
Source | Submitted by Rodster
Trump Vows to Block Israeli Annexation of West Bank in Meeting with Muslim Leaders
Trump also presented the Arab and Muslim leaders with a plan to end Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
Dangote Refinery Faces Repeated Sabotage Amid Global Fuel Market Strains
Nigeria’s giant Dangote oil refinery has been subject to “repeated acts of sabotage,” according to its owner.
Source (Paywalled) | Submitted by Shplad
FBI Admits to 274 Plainclothes Agents in Jan. 6 Crowds, Fueling Ongoing Skepticism
“But with that many paid informants being in the crowd, we want to know how many were in the crowd, how many were in the building, but I also want to know, were they paid to inform or instigate?”
Source | Submitted by Friedrichs_teeth
RFK Jr. Explores Expanding Vaccine Injury Program to Include Autism Symptoms
That is how the vaccine program was originally designed, and it’s been hijacked, for lack of a better word. Hopefully not for much longer.
Supreme Court Backs Trump in 20th Emergency Win, Allows $4 Billion Foreign Aid Freeze
The Supreme Court on Friday handed the Trump administration another emergency-docket victory, allowing it to pause spending on $4 billion in foreign aid that Congress had appropriated for the current fiscal year.
Netanyahu’s UN Speech: Pushing Regime Change and Praising U.S. Strikes on Iran
Victory over Hamas will make peace possible with nations throughout the Arab and Muslim world.
Tylenol Maker Privately Admitted ‘Heavy’ Evidence of Autism Risk in 2018, Documents Reveal
The weight of the evidence is starting to feel heavy to me.
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: New York Post, US Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, The Wall Street Journal, President Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, The Washington Post, FBI, The Washington Examiner, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Reuters, Al Jazeera, Nigerian Labor Watch, Aliko Dangote, CDC, Kenvue, and Science-Based Medicine.
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