Capt. Douglas Whimpey, a Navy reservist, was relieved “due to loss of confidence in his ability to command.”
AI:Capt. Douglas Whimpey, a Navy reservist, has been relieved of his command as the commodore of the First Naval Construction Regiment due to a loss of confidence in his ability to lead.Open
Eduardo Bittar Exposes Venezuela’s Failed Opposition — Analysis & Interview Roger Stone introduces Eduardo Bittar as the only legitimate leader of the Venezuelan opposition, contrasting him with established figures like Maria Corina Machado whom he dismisses as part of a failed, socialist-aligned establishment. Bittar argues that a total removal of the Chavista criminal group is necessary, suggesting that […] The post Eduardo Bittar Exposes Venezuela’s Failed Opposition appeared first on StoneZone .
Eduardo Bittar Exposes Venezuela’s Failed Opposition — Analysis & Interview Roger Stone introduces Eduardo Bittar as the only legitimate leader of the Venezuelan opposition, contrasting him with established figures like Maria Corina Machado whom he dismisses as part of a failed, socialist-aligned establishment. Bittar argues that a total removal of the Chavista criminal group is necessary, suggesting that previous attempts at regime change failed because they lacked a leader truly aligned with the “America First” principles of Donald Trump. The conversation emphasizes a strategy of political disruption and the establishment of a transitional government governed by a constitution modeled after that of the United States. …Open
AI:In an interview with Roger Stone, Eduardo Bittar critiques the traditional Venezuelan opposition, labeling established figures like Maria Corina Machado as part of a failed establishment. Bittar argues that the total removal of the Chavista regime is necessary and proposes a strategy of political disruption to establish a transitional government modeled after the United States constitution.Open
The city got about nine inches of snow and at least one person died from exposure to the cold as Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced his first big test in nuts-and-bolts governing.
AI:A Sunday snowstorm brought approximately nine inches of snow to New York City, resulting in at least one death due to cold exposure and presenting an early governance challenge for Mayor Zohran Mamdani.Open
The Supreme Court on Thursday gave California Democrats a week to respond to the California Republican Party’s request to block the new Democrat-drawn congressional district […] Source
AI:The Supreme Court has ordered California Democrats to respond within one week to a request from the California Republican Party to block new congressional district maps drawn under Prop 50.Open
In 2014, when I wrote the book Liberty Risen: The Ultimate Triumph of Libertarian-Republicans, many reviewers couldn’t understand why I wrote it. I was not […] Source
President Trump is one of the most active, energetic presidents in American history. No one would doubt that. He has restored our prestige around the […] Source
AI:The article discusses President Trump's energetic leadership and his efforts to restore American prestige, framing the nation as a "Red, White, and Blue Land."Open
In my column last week about the situation in Iran (“The Fog of Prewar in Iran”), I wrote: Many commentators, noting Trump’s oft-proclaimed desire for […] Source
An organized theft ring in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York swapped or quickly cloned key fobs to steal millions of dollars’ worth of vehicles, officials said.
AI:A criminal ring operating across Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York stole millions of dollars' worth of high-end vehicles by swapping or cloning key fobs during visits to dealerships.Open
The two Massachusetts clans faced off in elections for decades, until a final 1962 Senate race. Despite his loss, Mr. Lodge praised his opponent, Ted Kennedy.
AI:George Cabot Lodge, the last member of his family to challenge the Kennedy clan in election contests, has died at age 98. His most notable campaign was a 1962 Senate race against Ted Kennedy, which he lost but subsequently praised.Open
Adding to the mounting scandals plaguing Ukraine, authorities have uncovered yet another significant bribery scheme; this one involving the recruitment and evasion of soldiers into the armed forces. The scandal, emerging from the Dnipropetrovsk region, reveals yet another thread in the ever-growing spool of corruption amid the ongoing war. On January 16, 2026, the Security […] The post Ukraine’s Endless Cycle of TCC Corruption: From Oligarchs to Local Bribe-Takers, The Dnipropetrovsk Scandal and Beyond appeared first on StoneZone .
Adding to the mounting scandals plaguing Ukraine, authorities have uncovered yet another significant bribery scheme; this one involving the recruitment and evasion of soldiers into the armed forces. The scandal, emerging from the Dnipropetrovsk region, reveals yet another thread in the ever-growing spool of corruption amid the ongoing war. On January 16, 2026, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) conducted searches at the home of the head of a district military medical commission (VLK), part of a local Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Center (TCC). They uncovered over $307,000 in cash, with an additional ~$90,000 seized from a civilian intermediary, bringing the total haul close to $400,000. The money was reportedly stashed in…Open
AI:Authorities in the Dnipropetrovsk region have uncovered a significant bribery scheme involving the illegal issuance of medical certificates to help conscripts evade military service. During searches conducted by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), investigators seized nearly $400,000 in cash from the head of a district military medical commission and an intermediary. The suspects are accused of charging fees starting at $2,500 per certificate to declare individuals unfit for service. This incident is part of a broader, persistent pattern of corruption within Ukraine's Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centers (TCC) that has surfaced periodically throughout the ongoing war.Open