The level of blatant corruption here is unprecedented in American history. It’s so extreme we’re not even able to process it. But every American needs to understand what happened here. Congress must conduct hearings. Media must remain focused on it. And someday it better get prosecuted.

US President Donald Trump is set to launch a strategic critical-minerals stockpile, in a bid to counter China

Kaja Kallas: In the last 100 years, Russia has attacked at least 19 countries, some as many as three or four times. None of those countries has ever attacked Russia.

I’m fundraising for some trusted individuals in the #GeorgiaProtests to keep it going. Protesters routinely need non-violent equipment such as microphones. Please DM me for my PayPal or amplify the post. Sharing helps too! Thank you very much! 📷 Guram Muradov / Civil. ge 1/2.

Drone incidents at UK military bases doubled last year reut.rs/3NNPPAl

Today one Russian paper reports that “Russians’ anxiety has increased due to uncertainty, a lack of money, the economic crisis and a decline in production.” Another writes about an increase in “depression, anxiety & stress disorders” in Russia. #ReadingRussia

A Liberia flagged freighter turned up in Denmark to pick up a new anchor. The weeks before she was driving back and forth over an area of Baltic Sea particularly dense with comm cables and pipelines with a pit stop in Ust-Luga, Russia. Hope someone, eg a cop, found out where the old one is.

The saying goes that "there are no atheists in foxholes." Maybe Kevin Warsh is a balance sheet hawk, but - when push comes to shove and markets are collapsing - he'll do QE just like everyone else. We are trapped and the debasement trade will keep going... robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/does-frida...

Bank of America's Bull & Bear Indicator registers one of the most bullish readings in history 🚨🚨🚨

Samuel Benner, a farmer from the 1800s, published a book with market analysis on periods of panic, good times to buy, and good times to sell. 150 years later, his analysis has proven to be remarkably accurate.

In 2025, Russia increased its gold exports to China, delivering 25.3 tonnes over the year - nine times more than in 2024, according to Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service. In monetary terms, exports rose to $3.29 billion, compared with just $223 million the previous year.

Russian state TV anchor Solovyov called for Russia to conduct orbital nuclear strikes on SpaceX satellites, after Musk shut down Russian Starlink terminals. Solovyov seemed unbothered by the potential collateral damage to Russian satellites: "We'll switch to carrier pigeons!"

Russian and Russia-linked tankers are now hugging Turkey's Black Sea coast to dodge Ukrainian naval drone strikes in open waters.

There are about two dozens stateless shadow tankers in European waters at the moment. All are fair game for any navy, anywhere.

Shadow tanker PEACE lacks safety management, insurance. She is flying a false flag of Timor-Leste where Timor-Leste demands of other states to stop her. She is lawless. Sanctioned by EU and UK. She is on her fifth delivery of Russian crude to India last 12m. She is leaving Baltic Sea laden now.

Ukrainian prisoners of war tortured to death in Russian captivity khpg.org/en/1608815481

At least 15 dead after Putin’s forces strike bus carrying miners in Dnipropetrovsk region — all were returning home from work. www.kyivpost.com/post/69212

😡 On Sunday, the Russians targeted civilian railway infrastructure in Sumy region for the second day in a row, - Deputy PM Kuleba "Konotop station and locomotive depot: the tracks, the station territory, the repair shop, the administrative building of the depot were damaged, fires broke out."

😐🇮🇷🇪🇺 Iran has declared EU troops “terrorist groups” in response to the EU’s decision to include the IRGC on its list of terrorist organizations, — Reuters The decision applies to all EU countries that supported the inclusion of the IRGC on the terrorist list, Iranian Parliament Speaker l said.

Russians bombed a maternity hospital in Zaporizhzhia. Many civilians were injured. This is what happened when we try to make a deal with terrorists. Steve Witkoff yesterday: “We are encouraged by this meeting that russia is working toward securing peace in Ukraine.”

Only 22% of Ukrainians now have a positive opinion of Trump. Only 30% of Poles still think America is a reliable ally. Trump has completely destroyed America's reputation in the world.

Only authorized Starlink terminals will be allowed to operate in Ukraine, a move aimed at countering Russia’s use of satellite internet on attack drones, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said. www.kyivpost.com/post/69209

reminder that a small handful of Republicans in the House and Senate could end this madness today

I guess we can say now that he may have been checking for his own name in there.

Trump's new pick for Fed Chair makes an appearance in today's Epstein Files release:

❗️Epstein could have worked for the KGB and been part of a large-scale blackmail operation: references to Moscow and Putin, — Daily Mail Epstein could have led one of the world’s largest operations to compromise influential people, acting in the interests of Russian special services and Israel.

Former Tennessee Libertarian party chair @joshuaeakle.com notices how many in Trump’s cabinet/inner circle are in the files — and theorizes maybe this is no coincidence

A Mexican immigrant was taken to a hospital after bones in his face & skull were broken while in federal custody. ICE said he tried to flee while handcuffed and “purposefully ran headfirst into a brick wall," but hospital staffers said that couldn't explain fractures & bleeding throughout his brain.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche admits that the DOJ excluded all images showing “death, physical abuse, or injury” from yesterday’s Epstein files release. WHAT ELSE ARE THEY HIDING???

Excited to start this one! Trevor Reed was a political prisoner in Russia, and when released went and fought in Ukraine until he was wounded. He’s a good friend, and this is going to be a great read! Get yours today www.harpercollins.com/products/ret...

Zelensky said Russia launched over 6,000 attack drones, about 5,500 guided bombs and 158 missiles in January, mostly targeting energy, railways and infrastructure. He said attacks continue and stressed the daily need for air defense systems and missiles. #Ukraine

German inflation rises slightly in January reut.rs/3Mg7oIG

Trump’s Fed chair pick, Kevin Warsh, satisfies no one. @jonathanjlevin.bsky.social explains why 🎥

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that Iran had no plans for talks with US officials under current conditions, repeating that Tehran would not negotiate under threats or preconditions, while warning that Iran was ready for conflict if attacked.-Iran Intl

Nationwide protests, walkouts planned over fatal ICE shootings in Minneapolis reut.rs/4k5C2kw

Page One in Milwaukee: Data centers being developed in secret. #$META

There's a lot of talk that the falling Dollar could hurt the US Treasury market. That's wrong. Historically, a weak Dollar means foreign central banks intervene more and buy more Treasuries. That pushes down yields. This was Greenspan's "conundrum" in 2005. robinjbrooks.substack.com/p/the-fallin...

Breaking news: President Trump selected Kevin Warsh, a conservative economist, to replace Jerome Powell as the chair of the Federal Reserve.

Trump is expected to name a successor to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after a White House meeting on January 29 with former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, a Fed critic who has ​said the US central bank needs 'regime change' to regain lost credibility reut.rs/4ke4jFQ

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Alberta: “I expect the US administration to respect Canadian sovereignty.” (CPAC)

(FT) - Big US companies have this week revealed plans to lay off tens of thousands of workers .. .. Amazon, UPS, Dow, Nike, Home Depot and other companies said they would eliminate more than 52,000 jobs combined ..” @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/9953...

Russian drones using Starlink started carrying out mass attacks on Ukrainian logistics along the Bohuslav-Petropavlivka highway. In just one day, there were dozens of strikes, including on buses carrying civilians.

New milestone in EU-Viet Nam relations. Today, the EU and Viet Nam upgraded their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. It reflects shared interests on regional and global challenges and will contribute to stability and prosperity. More info➡️ link.europa.eu/3TQnY9

Iran’s security forces are responsible for mass killings. Today, we are imposing new sanctions on those directly responsible for the violent crackdown on protests that has killed thousands (1/2)

The UK and China are expected to sign some major deals later following Starmer’s visit to Beijing. Trump’s incompetence has really given China a boost. Canadian PM Mark Carney visited a couple of weeks ago. Finnish PM Petteri Orpo has been this week. South Korea’s Lee Jae Myung visited too…

Iran’s currency is now in free fall. It’s at 1,670,000 rials to the dollar, down 16% since Sunday.

Putin just attacked and murdered civilians on a train. Yet Trump is mad Ukraine hit military planes