BITCHUTE - Pete Hegseth has a great appreciation for the concept of Conquest — he knows we are being conquered
Aired On: 8/19/2026
NYTIMES (Elian Peltier) - Entrenched, Embattled and Defiant, the Taliban Celebrate 5 Years in Power
The Taliban have Afghanistan in a chokehold that spares no one. But threats are starting to crack their veneer of stability and control.
AI:The Taliban mark five years of absolute dominance in Afghanistan, maintaining a suffocating grip on the population while attempting to project an image of stability. Despite this facade of control and their defiant celebration of power, internal fractures and mounting external pressures are beginning to jeopardize the regime's authority and crack its veneer of stability.Open
AMERICANGREATNESS (Stu Cvrk) - Thune vs. Cornyn: A Retrospective on the 2024 Senate Majority Leader Race
John Thune’s ascension to Senate Majority Leader over John Cornyn in November 2024 is often explained in the legacy media as a matter of temperament […] Source
AI:This retrospective examines the 2024 race for Senate Majority Leader, specifically focusing on John Thune's victory over John Cornyn. While legacy media outlets attempted to frame the outcome as a choice based on temperament, the shift in leadership reflects the broader internal dynamics and power struggles within the Republican caucus following President Trump's re-election.Open
REDSTATE (Teri Christoph) - The Swamp Strikes Back: Democrats Plot to Reverse DOGE and 'Rebuild' the Government
NYTIMES (Nanna Heitmann and Abdi Latif Dahir) - A Syrian Holdout Province, Sweida, Fears a Government Takeover
In Sweida Province, dominated by the country’s Druse minority, many say it is just a matter of time before the central government moves to assert control over the region.
NYTIMES (Yeganeh Torbati) - Iran Taps Longtime I.R.G.C. Commander Mohsen Rezaei to Top Security Post
The appointment of Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council suggests that Iran’s old guard is consolidating power.
BITCHUTE - MAHA ACTION: A 13-Year-Old vs. Big Wireless + Rand Paul on Corrupt Science
A 13-Year-Old vs. Big Wireless + Rand Paul on Corrupt Science
NYTIMES (Mark Landler) - Marine Le Pen’s Return Has Sidelined Her Protégé. Can They Join Forces?
For months, Jordan Bardella was set to be the French far-right’s candidate for the presidency — until his mentor, Marine Le Pen, nudged him aside this week. Their relationship could define the campaign.
NYTIMES (Chris Buckley) - As Xi Looks to Extend His Rule, He Leans on a Longtime Ally
Xi Jinping is preparing to extend his rule as China’s leader and bring fresh blood into the Communist Party elite. Cai Qi is the man he’s tasking to help.
NYTIMES (Alan Feuer) - As Trump Politicizes Justice Dept., Prosecutors Struggle With Grand Juries
Judges and grand juries have increasingly lost faith in the Justice Department as the president uses it to reward his friends and go after his opponents.