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STONEZONE (Roger Stone) - One Year After Trump’s “Liberation Day”: Crime Plummets, Beauty Restored, and D.C. Reclaimed

President Donald J. Trump declared “Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C., on August 11, 2025. One year later, the nation’s capital looks and feels remarkably different. Citing high crime, urban decay, and deterioration, the 45th and 47th president declared a public safety emergency and invoked Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of […] The post One Year After Trump’s “Liberation Day”: Crime Plummets, Beauty Restored, and D.C. Reclaimed appeared first on StoneZone .

President Donald J. Trump declared “Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C., on August 11, 2025. One year later, the nation’s capital looks and feels remarkably different. Citing high crime, urban decay, and deterioration, the 45th and 47th president declared a public safety emergency and invoked Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973. “This is Liberation Day in D.C., and we’re going to take our capital back,” he said, pointing to violence, carjackings, homelessness, and blight that he argued embarrassed the country on the world stage. Metropolitan Police Department data crime stats are impressive: homicides fell 32%, robberies 16%, motor vehicle thefts 53%, and total property crime 22%. The operation…Open

What legal authority did President Donald J. Trump invoke to declare a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C.?
President Trump invoked Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973 to declare a public safety emergency.
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What is the estimated cost and status of the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C.?
The National Guard has maintained a regular presence in the city, and the administration intends to extend this deployment through the end of Trump’s term, which is estimated to cost an additional $1.4 billion.
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What was the impact of the encampment crackdown on homelessness and public transit in Washington, D.C.?
Homelessness fell by 9.3% following an encampment crackdown, and both Metro rail and bus ridership saw an increase.
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What specific aesthetic restoration projects were completed in Washington, D.C. as part of the efforts to reclaim the city?
Restoration efforts included repairing 22 fountains, restoring 28 statues and monuments that were previously neglected and covered in graffiti, and regilding the Arts of War statues, Valor and Sacrifice, flanking the Arlington Memorial Bridge with 24 gold karat leaf.
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STONEZONE (Roger Stone) - DOJ Sues States for Discriminating Against American Citizens on College Tuition

The Department of Justice filed lawsuits on Monday against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont, challenging state laws which grant in-state tuition and financial assistance to illegal aliens.  These federal actions arrive amid growing concerns over the civil rights of American citizens, who are denied the same reduced rates and scholarships simply for being born in […] The post DOJ Sues States for Discriminating Against American Citizens on College Tuition appeared first on StoneZone .

The Department of Justice filed lawsuits on Monday against New York, Connecticut , and Vermont , challenging state laws which grant in-state tuition and financial assistance to illegal aliens.  These federal actions arrive amid growing concerns over the civil rights of American citizens, who are denied the same reduced rates and scholarships simply for being born in the U.S.A. The suits further charge that the state laws create clear incentives and preferential treatment for illegal immigration, placing illegal aliens ahead of American citizens in direct conflict with federal law (8 U.S.C. § 1623). The Department of Justice’s New York complaint cites average tuition and fees of $8,316 for in-state students versus $18,613 for those from…Open

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NEWSCATS (Diana Zapata) - Mexican Cartel Accused of Trading Drugs for RPGs, Machine Guns in Czech Republic

by Diana Zapata • News Writer /Editorial Specialist Published August 14, 2026 TAMPA, Fla. — Four alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) are facing federal charges after U.S. authorities say the powerful [...]

What specific types of weaponry is the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) accused of acquiring through drug trades in the Czech Republic?
The cartel is accused of trading drugs for RPGs (rocket-propelled grenades) and machine guns.
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How many individuals are facing federal charges in relation to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) activities involving weapons in the Czech Republic?
Four alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) are facing federal charges according to U.S. authorities.
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Which criminal organization is accused of trading drugs for rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) and machine guns in the Czech Republic?
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is the organization accused of trading drugs in exchange for RPGs and machine guns in the Czech Republic.
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NEWSCATS (Diana Zapata) - Dr. McCullough: “Flesh-Eating Bacteria Crisis Spirals Out of Control”

by Diana Zapata • News Writer /Editorial Specialist Published August 14, 2026 A potentially dangerous bacterial threat is drawing renewed attention along the U.S. Gulf Coast as health officials report cases of Vibrio vulnificus, commonly [...]

Where are health officials reporting cases of the Vibrio vulnificus bacterial threat?
Cases are being reported along the U.S. Gulf Coast.
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What specific type of bacteria is being reported by health officials along the U.S. Gulf Coast?
Health officials are reporting cases of Vibrio vulnificus, which is commonly known as flesh-eating bacteria.
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According to Dr. McCullough, what is the current status of the flesh-eating bacteria crisis?
Dr. McCullough states that the flesh-eating bacteria crisis is spiraling out of control.
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NEWSCATS (Diana Zapata) - Massachusetts Teen Charged With Killing Mother and Brother After Allegedly Using ChatGPT for Violent Fantasies

Acton teen charged with killing mother, brother, held without bail by Diana Zapata • News Writer /Editorial Specialist Published August 14, 2026 ACTON, Mass. — A Massachusetts community is reeling after a 17-year-old was charged [...]

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NEWSCATS (Diana Zapata) - Putin Could Risk Direct NATO Clash as Ukraine War Pressure Mounts, Expert Warns

by Diana Zapata • News Writer /Editorial Specialist Published August 14, 2026 MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin could face growing pressure to take a dangerous gamble against NATO as battlefield losses, economic strain and [...]

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NEWSCATS (Diana Zapata) - USS Abraham Lincoln Under Scrutiny as Lawmakers Demand Answers Over Sailor Welfare During Record Deployment

by Diana Zapata • News Writer /Editorial Specialist Published August 14, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is facing growing scrutiny over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln after reports that sailors have attempted to go [...]

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YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - 'Uninformed, deranged': Sec. Scott Bessent calls out Democrats over Iran

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Sec. Scott Bessent says Democrats are "uninformed, deranged, and have no idea what they're talking about " when it comes to Iran.

What did Secretary Scott Bessent say regarding Democrats' stance on Iran?
Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Democrats are "uninformed, deranged, and have no idea what they're talking about" concerning the topic of Iran.
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STONEZONE (Roger Stone) - Robert Gilman Is Home: A Marine Veteran’s Ordeal Ends Through Strength, Not Surrender

Robert Gilman, a 32-year-old United States Marine from Massachusetts, is finally home after spending 1,666 days in Russian custody. Arrested in January 2022, convicted on disputed charges, subjected to alleged physical and psychological abuse, and ultimately left gravely ill, Gilman was released after President Donald Trump personally raised his case with Russian President Vladimir Putin. […] The post Robert Gilman Is Home: A Marine Veteran’s Ordeal Ends Through Strength, Not Surrender appeared first on StoneZone .

Robert Gilman, a 32-year-old United States Marine from Massachusetts, is finally home after spending 1,666 days in Russian custody. Arrested in January 2022, convicted on disputed charges, subjected to alleged physical and psychological abuse, and ultimately left gravely ill, Gilman was released after President Donald Trump personally raised his case with Russian President Vladimir Putin. No Russian prisoner was exchanged. No political concession was granted. Putin pardoned Gilman on humanitarian grounds, allowing him to return to the United States for urgent medical treatment. Gilman served in the Marine Corps from August 2019 until August 2020. After leaving the service, he taught English in Poland and established a program to help…Open

What happened to Robert Gilman upon his arrival in the United States on August 11, 2026?
He arrived at Dulles International Airport via a State Department aircraft, where he was met by Steve Witkoff and Sebastian Gorka. Following the flight, which included evaluation by four physicians, he was transported to San Antonio, Texas, for extensive medical and psychological treatment.
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How was Robert Gilman ultimately released from Russian custody?
President Donald Trump personally raised Gilman's case with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin subsequently granted Gilman a pardon on humanitarian grounds due to his medical condition, allowing him to return to the United States without a prisoner exchange or any political concessions from the United States.
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What specific medical and psychological conditions did Robert Gilman suffer during his captivity?
Gilman was reportedly subjected to physical and psychological abuse, including being forced to exercise for up to 16 hours, deprivation of sleep and food, solitary confinement, and forced psychotropic medication. By late June 2026, he entered a dissociative stupor, was fed through a tube, and developed pneumonia, a high fever, and dangerously elevated blood pressure.
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How did Robert Gilman's prison sentence change during his time in Russia?
He was originally convicted on disputed charges and received a four-and-a-half-year prison sentence. Following subsequent accusations by Russian prosecutors that he assaulted a prison inspector, an investigator, and correctional officers, his total sentence was increased to ten years.
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STRIPES (Wyatt Olson) - New commander takes on Army’s massive Indo-Pacific logistics mission | Stars and Stripes

An Army general with extensive logistics experience in South Korea has taken command of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command.

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