US Politics
The U.S. Treasury Department has decided not to enforce an anti-money laundering law requiring business entities to disclose their real beneficial owners, according to Reuters. This decision has sparked concerns about transparency and accountability in financial practices. The Financial Times highlighted concerns from anti-corruption groups and transparency advocates, arguing that this delay could undermine efforts to combat financial crimes like money laundering and tax evasion.
In other news, a former insider has shared reflections on key figures within the Biden administration, including President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. The insider describes Biden as consistent in demeanor but questions his political decisions, particularly his 2020 presidential run. Allegations against Emhoff, such as past misconduct, were reportedly ignored by the media. The insider also expressed disappointment with Pete Buttigieg and disillusionment with the Democratic Party’s leadership, citing a perceived disconnect between public values and private actions.
Meanwhile, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has called for the return of billions of taxpayer dollars allegedly parked at a financial institution by the Biden-Harris administration. Zeldin demands the termination of the financial agent agreement and plans to refer the matter to the Office of the Inspector General and Congress for further investigation. The OIG has confirmed they are launching an investigation into the financial dealings of the EPA under the Biden administration, aiming to determine if there was any misconduct or mismanagement of funds.
Geopolitics
Europe is facing economic challenges that some analysts, like Martin Armstrong, believe are fueling a push for conflict with Russia. Armstrong suggests that the European Union’s economic woes, exacerbated by debt, COVID-19, and sanctions on Russia, are leading to discussions of forming an EU army. Meanwhile, Europe has introduced a new Ukraine peace plan, emphasizing military support and economic pressure on Russia. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a “coalition of the willing” to support Ukraine, including potential deployment of Western troops and aircraft. This plan challenges US-Russia peace efforts and highlights tensions between European and US approaches to the conflict. The European peace plan, as outlined by Starmer, focuses on ensuring Ukraine’s sovereignty, increasing military aid, and deterring future Russian aggression, but it has not been agreed upon by the U.S., according to CNN.
Meanwhile, secret talks have reportedly taken place between a Putin ally and Trump administration figures to revive the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. This initiative aims to improve US-Russia relations and involves engaging US investors to end the Ukraine war. European leaders have expressed concern over these discussions, which could give the US significant influence over Europe’s energy supply. The German government has not issued the necessary licenses for Nord Stream 2 to operate, reflecting a cautious approach towards resuming Russian gas imports.
Finally, China’s covert police stations abroad have raised alarms about national security and civil liberties. These stations, operated by the Chinese Communist Party, aim to monitor and control Chinese citizens overseas, posing threats to democratic principles and international relations. The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. has issued a statement asserting that the allegations of secret police stations are “baseless and part of a smear campaign against China.”
Health
According to Robert Malone, the resurgence of measles in the United States highlights the complexities of vaccine limitations and outbreaks. Despite the success of the MMR vaccination program, measles is unlikely to be eliminated globally due to its high infectivity and challenges in achieving sufficient vaccine coverage. The MMR vaccine’s failure rate and variations in regional vaccine acceptance contribute to outbreaks. The issue is compounded by international travel and the aging population with natural immunity. Vaccine-induced immunity is less durable than natural immunity, raising concerns about secondary vaccine failure and the potential for more outbreaks. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported an increase in measles cases globally, attributing it to gaps in vaccination coverage, particularly in low-income countries.
In related health news, Jillian Michaels has claimed that major food corporations are engineering products to counteract the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists, widely used weight-loss medications. This alleged strategic interplay between the food and pharmaceutical industries raises questions about the impact on public health and the need for informed consumer choices. The Guardian reported on a study suggesting that food companies are indeed researching ways to make their products less affected by appetite suppressants like GLP-1 agonists, although such efforts are in early stages and not yet widespread.
Energy
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in solar power systems have emerged as a significant threat to global energy security. Hackers have demonstrated the ease of accessing solar power plants due to weak passwords, potentially causing blackouts in Europe. The European Union is addressing these threats with new regulations, including the EU Cyber Resilience Act, which mandates response mechanisms for larger solar installations. This act, set to take effect in 2027, aims to enhance cybersecurity and could serve as a global model. A cyberattack on a solar park in Lithuania was allegedly linked to Russian hacking groups, indicating the geopolitical dimension of cyber threats to energy infrastructure.
Sources
Unveiling the Political Curtain: Insider’s Candid Reflections on Biden, Harris, and Emhoff
Joe is just Joe, and I have a lot of criticism to level against Joe Biden.
Source | Submitted by 0007
Hackers Exploit Solar Panels: A New Threat to Global Energy Security
Solar power the weak spot of energy security?
Source | Submitted by Barbara
Martin Armstrong Warns: EU’s Economic Woes Fuel Push for War with Russia
Europe is falling, and this is why they need war.
Source | Submitted by pinecarr
EPA Chief Zeldin Demands Return of Billions in ‘Gold Bars’ from Biden-Era Financial Maneuver
Roughly twenty billion of your tax dollars were parked at an outside financial institution by the Biden EPA.
Source | Submitted by Barbara
Measles Resurgence: The Complex Reality Behind Vaccine Limitations and Outbreaks
Measles will most likely never be eradicated or eliminated in the USA or worldwide, even though it fits the criteria for a disease that theoretically could be eliminated.
Source | Submitted by richcabot
U.S. Treasury Opts Out of Enforcing Key Anti-Money Laundering Law, Citing Reuters
The U.S. Treasury Department has said it would not enforce an anti-money laundering law that obliges millions of business entities to disclose the identities of their real beneficial owners, per Reuters
Source | Submitted by Chris Martenson
Putin’s Pipeline Play: Secret Talks with Trump Allies to Revive Nord Stream 2
Warnig’s plan involved outreach to the Trump team through US businessmen as part of back-channel efforts to broker an end to the war in Ukraine while deepening economic ties between the US and Russia.
Europe’s Bold Peace Plan: Boots on the Ground, Planes in the Air, and a Transatlantic Tug-of-War
Talking boots on the ground in the name of ‘peace’ is certainly anything but a recipe for peace.
Major Food Corporations Allegedly Counteracting Weight-Loss Drugs, Claims Jillian Michaels
It appears that major food corporations are now attempting to engineer their products in ways that circumvent the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists, effectively counteracting the appetite-suppressing mechanisms of these widely used weight-loss medications.
Source | Submitted by AaronMcKeon
Unmasking China’s Global Shadow Police: A Threat to Security and Sovereignty
The exposure of China’s secret police stations abroad highlights a significant threat to national security and civil liberties.
Source | Submitted by bcoop
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: Mediaite, Office of the Inspector General, The Financial Times, Cybel, CNN, Clean Energy Wire, Chinese Embassy in the U.S., World Health Organization (WHO), and The Guardian.
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