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Report: It’s Revealed Who Adam Schiff Was Leaking Classified Info To​

Martin Walsh
Newly declassified FBI interview documents have reignited claims that Senator Adam Schiff ordered the leak of confidential information during the height of the Trump-Russia probe.

According to documents, between 2017 and 2023, an unidentified whistleblower — described as a Democratic intelligence officer working for the House Intelligence Committee — repeatedly told the FBI that Schiff approved classified material leaks to damage then-President Donald Trump politically. Schiff was the committee’s ranking House Democrat at the time, and he ultimately became chairman.

The whistleblower claimed that Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California was most likely the direct source of the leaks, which they stated were intended to advance the so-called “Russiagate” narrative.
 

End of King Dollar? BRICS Gold Networks, CPI “Lies,” and the Great Reset Explained w/ Bill Holter​

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Want your blood to boil?

The Jack Smith Investigation cost taxpayers over $50 million.

$50,000,000

All based on a scam.

To target their enemies.

With 70% of that $50 million paying their salaries.

Think about that.

The Jack Smith investigators got rich for sedition.

Sick.
 

"Don't Be Fooled With What's About To Happen" | Whitney Webb's DIRE Warning​

Behind the curtain of tech innovation and financial modernization lies a darker ambition: mass surveillance disguised as convenience. In this explosive analysis, Whitney Webb draws a direct line from DARPA’s post-9/11 Total Information Awareness project to the emerging infrastructure for synthetic Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). What began as a rejected government surveillance initiative appears to have been repackaged through private sector fronts like JP Morgan and Fluent Finance. Webb warns that the blending of financial institutions, intelligence agencies, and global tech firms is no coincidence—it's the foundation of a programmable money regime backed by biometric digital IDs and enabled by manufactured crises.

As geopolitical tension escalates and cyber threat narratives dominate headlines, the push for centralized control over identity and currency is accelerating. Whether through synthetic CBDCs in the West or direct-issue CBDCs in BRICS nations, the same architecture is being built across the globe. This video dissects how crises like cyber “pandemics,” economic instability, and border security are strategically used to justify digital control systems, while dissent and privacy are reframed as threats. The implications for civil liberties are staggering—and global coordination makes escape nearly impossible.

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"Something BIG Is About to Hit America…" - Whitney Webb​

Whitney Webb lays bare the evolving face of modern control—where state surveillance and private tech no longer compete, but collaborate. In this explosive interview, Webb connects the dots from Jeffrey Epstein’s blackmail operations to the post-9/11 rise of Palantir, exposing how the intelligence apparatus didn’t disappear—it privatized. Epstein’s model, she argues, has become obsolete—not because it failed, but because AI and mass data harvesting have replaced it. Sexual compromise is no longer required when everyone’s private life is already stored and searchable.

Webb explains how figures like Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Silicon Valley billionaires have helped entrench a new era of algorithmic dominance. The same intelligence agencies that seeded Google, Facebook, and Oracle now oversee a digital architecture where public-private partnerships ensure that constitutional rights, especially privacy, are bypassed by corporate intermediaries. What once would have sparked outrage—Total Information Awareness—is now normalized through consumer apps and seamless surveillance.

But the stakes are greater than privacy. Technocracy, the belief in rule by a scientific elite, is quietly becoming the de facto governance model. Webb warns that AI systems will not distribute power—they will centralize it in the hands of those who build and train the algorithms. The myth of a libertarian digital utopia masks the very real emergence of a technocratic caste, accountable to no one. If data is the new oil, we are not the consumers—we are the fuel.
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So today, a socialist mayor in Germany was stabbed and is now fighting for her life.

The media chorus was instant: Nazis are back. Hate is rising. Democracy under attack.

Then reality arrived.

Her 15-year-old adopted black son was taken away in handcuffs.

Earlier this year, police were called to the same address when her 17-year-old adopted daughter threatened her with a knife, according to Die Welt.

This isn’t a story about “right-wing violence.”

It’s a story about a society so obsessed with its own moral performance that it can’t even see the blade coming from within its own narrative.
 


Vladimir Putin’s close ally Kirill Dmitriev has pointed to Q drop number 4822, a post from five years ago that revealed bribes taken by Joe Biden’s family connected to Ukraine.

The drop matches today’s uncovered CIA intelligence showing the intelligence community knew Biden was involved in business corruption in Ukraine.

The evidence exposes a massive double standard and a coordinated cover-up.

Today is also Vladimir Putin’s birthday.



Say what you will about the Qanon conspiracy being a waste of time... But riddle me this Batman...

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Viking said:
Then the CIA won’t get the goods to resell.
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corruption and drugs go together so much its terrible. Its why I refused to even consider working a drug unit. Ive known some good honest cops go right down the toilet with their lives and while I dont feel sorry for them its still "sad". Drug money has infested all layers of local, state, and federal Govt. and I hope each and every one of them who sold their honor for drugs and money go to prison for it.
 
SilverStacker said:
corruption and drugs go together so much its terrible. Its why I refused to even consider working a drug unit. Ive known some good honest cops go right down the toilet with their lives and while I dont feel sorry for them its still "sad". Drug money has infested all layers of local, state, and federal Govt. and I hope each and every one of them who sold their honor for drugs and money go to prison for it.
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Not just drug money. Asset-forfeiture money. Insider-trading money. PAC money. Open graft - ten-percent off the top of whatever crackpot scheme is being funded this month.

Money made the fine ladies of Catholic Charities and Lutheran Services actually WORK to bring invaders IN; and give them ongoing monthly stipends, all out of our tax money. And theirs. Even if they don't pay taxes, inflation - from Magic-Money-Machine printing to pay for this - it's a regressive tax. The old biddies can't afford their rent, or their property taxes now? Well, they did it to themselves.

Money corrupts; and free money corrupts freely.
 
Goldhedge said:

U.S. Coast Guard STRIKE Cartel Boat - Then THIS Happened...​

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Cool story. The real story goes something like this. Coast guard grabs all the goods and documents it. That list goes to CIA so they know how much weight they need to unload. After trial drugs go away never to be seen again until they hit the streets.

The CIA has been in the drug business at least since Vietnam and probably much earlier.
 
Unconstitutional - it's always the opposite of what they name it.



NEW: Gavin Newsom officially signs AB 495 into law. The Legalized Child Kidnapping Bill

This bill DESTROYS parents rights and allows non-relatives to fill out a 1 page form to pick up your kid without your consent

Here’s the breakdown

(Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025)

- Erodes parental rights by expanding non-parental authority: The bill broadens the Caregiver’s Authorization Affidavit to allow non-relatives (e.g., distant extended family or others) to make critical decisions on a child’s education, medical, dental, and mental health care without requiring parental knowledge, consent, or signature in some cases, potentially handing over “care, custody, and control” to unqualified individuals.

- Creates loopholes for child exploitation and kidnapping: It enables bad actors, such as predators or traffickers, to easily assume control of children with minimal verification—just a form and ID—bypassing court oversight, background checks, or parental involvement, described as a “child trafficker’s dream bill.”

- Limits immigration enforcement and data collection: Prohibits schools, daycares, and preschools from gathering immigration status info

- Vague definitions and lack of safeguards: Terms like “nonrelative extended family member” and “unable to contact” a parent are undefined or overly broad, allowing quick power transfers even for short parental delays (e.g., a brief unavailability), inviting overreach by hostile relatives, confusion, or misuse by courts/agencies without adequate vetting.

- Universal application beyond immigrants: Though framed for immigrant family separations due to detention/deportation, the provisions apply to all California children, l affecting every family and creating risks unrelated to its intended purpose

- Bypasses existing legal protections: It circumvents established court-based temporary guardianship processes with built-in safeguards, reducing oversight and verification, which could lead to children entering foster care unnecessarily or facing instability.

- Joint guardianship without full parental relinquishment: Allows courts to appoint a custodial parent and nominated non-parent as joint guardians for temporary separations, which opponents say could enable non-parents to override parental decisions remotely (e.g., from abroad) without sufficient checks.

- Recent changes (e.g., removing explicit “no parent signature needed” language) fail to resolve fundamental flaws, ignoring widespread protests from parents, faith groups, and advocates who view it as government overreach.

AB 495 allows an adult to use a 1-page form to get guardianship-like powers over someone else’s minor child, including living arrangements, school enrollment, and medical and mental health decisions

No parental signature required, no vetting, fingerprinting, or background checks of the adult, and no oversight or follow-up to make sure the child is safe with the adult
 


The damning email obtained by King Solomon through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).CONFIRMS: The Central Intelligence Agency conspired and succeeded in the overthrow of the United States government on November 3, 2020.

In a stunning exchange, CIA Director Mike Morell turns to fellow Director John Brennan and asks if he would join in toppling the United States government during the November 3, 2020 election. Brennan not only agrees—but also expresses his gratitude.

CIA Mike Morell: “Can I add your name to this list? Will be adding Leon Panetta, Sue Gordon, Jeh Johnson, George, Lisa Monaco, and Mike Rogers. And working on adding Dan Coats, Mike Rogers (HPSCI), and Tom Bossert.

And lots of other IC career folk.“Trying to give the incapacitated vegetable, particularly during the debate on Thursday, a talking point to push back on Trump on this issue.”

CIA John Brennan; “Ok Michael, add my name to the list. Good initiative.

Thanks for asking me to sign on.”

It wasn’t just 51 former intelligence officials who were involved. The Central Intelligence Agency itself was actively involved as well, and its director, Gina Haspel, approved it.

@DavidCariens was informed about the Hunter Biden “intel” statement by a CIA employee. *
David Cariens was read the text from the statement by a CIA Employee. * David Cariens was asked to sign the statement by a CIA Employee. •

@JaniceCariens is retired CIA (1995), and she was also asked to sign the letter. * Mike Morell testified that such action by a CIA employee would be unethical and inappropriate.

Here are the names of the 51 intel officials who overthrew the United States government.1. Jim Clapper 2. Michael Hayden 3. Leon Panetta4. John Brennan5. Thomas Fingar6. Rick Ledgett7. John McLaughlin8. Michael Morell9. Mike Vickers10. Doug Wise11. Nick Rasmussen12. Russ Travers13. Andy Liepman14. John Moseman15. Larry Pfeiffer16. Jeremy Bash17. Rodney Snyder18. Glenn Gerstell19. David Buckley20. Nada Bakos21. Patty Brandmaier22. James B. Bruce23. David Cariens24. Janice Cariens25. Paul Kolbe26. Peter Corsell27. Brett Davis28. Roger Zane George29. Steven L. Hall30. Kent Harrington31. Don Hepburn32. Timothy D. Kilbourn33. Ron Marks34. Jonna Hiestand Mendez35. Emile Nakhleh36. Gerald A. O’Shea37. David Priess38. Pam Purcilly39. Marc Polymeropoulos40. Chris Savos41. Nick Shapiro42. John Sipher43. Stephen Slick44. Cynthia Strand45. Greg Tarbell46. David Terry47. Greg Treverton48. John Tullius49. David A. Vanell50. Winston Wiley51. Kristin Wood

The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel: “Since its inception in 1947, the CIA has a legal mandate to never interfere domestically, especially with PARTISAN POLITICS. “And this letter shows that Gina Haspel’s CIA broke that mandate. That legal mandate did just that and her employees went out and had signatories added to a letter that they knew it contained false information. “

And there better be a whole host of subpoenas going out to Gina Haspel. Her leadership team and everyone of those people that have now been on the email chain adding signatures to that letter.”
 


It’s time for Republicans to start supporting businesses that support them

Here are popular restaurants in America that lean Republican vs Democrat

Restaurants that Lean Democrat:

- Starbucks
- Cheesecake Factory
- Red Robin
- Hard Rock Cafe
- Chipotle
- Popeyes
- Bob Evans
- P.F. Chang’s (slightly more Democrat)
- Qdoba
- Church’s Chicken
- Tim Hortons
- Culver’s
- Boston Market
- Sweetgreen
- CAVA
-Chopt Creative Salad
- Darden Restaurants (Olive Garden, LongHorn, Cheddar’s, and other brands)

Restaurants that Lean Republican:

- Brinker International (Chili’s, Maggiano’s, On The Border)
- Landry’s Restaurant Group (Bubba Gump Shrimp, Rainforest Cafe, and other brands)
- Dine Brands (IHOP, Applebee’s, Fuzzy’s Tacos)
- Texas Roadhouse
- Outback Steakhouse
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Cracker Barrel (They’re woke CEO is questionable)
- California Pizza Kitchen
- Waffle House
- First Watch
- Golden Corral
- Firehouse Subs
- Jersey Mike’s Subs
- Dunkin’ Donuts
- Baskin Robbins
- Arby’s
- Zaxby’s
- White Castle
- A&W Restaurants
- Dairy Queen
- Captain D’s
- Hardee’s
- Hooters
- McAlister’s Deli
- Whataburger
- Raising Cane’s
- Bojangles
- Carl’s Jr.
 
Goldhedge said:
Here are popular restaurants in America that lean Republican vs Democrat
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I don't visit any of those. I question whether the supporting one party over the other is a good consideration. If more members of one party are more corrupt than the other party, does that give a pass to the lesser evil? Yes, sure, everyday living is a choice for the lesser evil. I get that and I must live that. Can we agree that the media distinction between the R and D parties are mostly fake?
 

"What's Happening In America Is Not What You Think..." | Whitney Webb​

IiiThe collapse of BCCI in 1991 was more than just a financial scandal—it was a window into the entangled world of intelligence operations, narco-trafficking, child exploitation, and the covert use of banks to enforce U.S. empire. Yet the story was buried under layers of official silence and sanitized history. In this exposé, investigative journalist Whitney Webb draws a chilling throughline from BCCI’s CIA-backed criminality to the rise of Tether, the world’s most important—and opaque—stablecoin.

Webb warns that Tether may be replicating the same imperial functions BCCI once served: banking the unbanked as a pretext for global financial domination, this time through digital infrastructure. From its intelligence-linked founders and questionable reserve practices to its central role in the FTX meltdown and its partnerships with the FBI and Secret Service, Tether’s rise suggests it is less a neutral financial tool and more a weaponized extension of U.S. monetary power. Webb argues that the stablecoin’s growing presence in fragile economies—often destabilized by U.S. sanctions and debt traps—facilitates a new form of covert dollarization, one increasingly surveillable, programmable, and seizable.

Bitcoin’s original ethos of decentralization and privacy is now at risk of being co-opted by the very institutions it was created to challenge. As political and financial elites eye Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, its future may resemble less a revolution and more a redirection of imperial currency control. This video asks a difficult but vital question: is the digital dollar already here—and is it wearing a Tether mask?
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