Health
President Trump, alongside Secretary of Health and Human Services RFK Jr., has signed an executive order banning federal funding for gain-of-function research. This decision follows warnings from Kennedy about the risks associated with such research, which involves enhancing viruses to study their potential for causing pandemics. However, some have reported that the specific language of the executive order actually allows for gain-of-function research under certain conditions, sparking debate over the consistency of the administration’s approach to biosecurity. Other critics argue that this type of research, when conducted with proper oversight, can be crucial for preparing against future pandemics.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a statement advocating for psychotherapy over medical interventions for transgender youth, challenging the safety and ethics of procedures like puberty blockers. This stance, supported by a January executive order from Trump, has met with opposition from medical associations like the American Academy of Pediatrics, which argue for the benefits of hormone therapies in addressing gender dysphoria. However, several Western nations are moving away from supporting transgender medical treatments for minors due to emerging evidence of potential harm.
Energy
The US shale oil industry faces challenges, with Diamondback Energy indicating that US oil production might have peaked due to the OPEC price war and low crude prices. The company has reduced its production forecasts and expects a significant drop in onshore oil rigs, which could impact President Trump’s fossil fuel production goals. Despite this, some industry experts argue that technological advancements could still push production higher in the future.
US Politics
Catherine Austin Fitts, a former Bush White House official, has claimed that $21 trillion was spent on constructing secret underground cities for elite survival, according to a 2017 report highlighting unauthorized government spending. These facilities, she alleges, are part of a broader network for secretive operations, including a “secret space program.” While historical precedents for government bunkers exist, the specifics of Fitts’ allegations remain uncorroborated by mainstream or official sources.
Geopolitics
Following a Houthi missile attack on Ben Gurion International Airport, Israel launched a retaliatory strike on Yemen, deploying 30 jets to bomb Houthi targets in Hodeidah. This escalation marks a shift in Israel’s strategy, potentially preparing for a more permanent role in regional security efforts against the Houthis. Some critics argue that this could lead to potential misuse or accidents, highlighting the need for stricter regulations and transparency in such research.
Furthermore, Israel has reportedly approved plans for a military operation in Gaza, aiming to conquer and hold territories. This operation, named “Gideon Chariots,” is set to intensify after President Trump’s upcoming visit to the Middle East, where discussions might open a window for a hostage deal. However, there are concerns that the escalation could endanger the remaining hostages, with some officials warning that the operation might not necessarily reach the hostages and could lead to their loss.
Finally, the US has approved a $310 million deal for training and sustainment of Ukraine’s F-16 fleet, signaling long-term military support. This comes alongside a minerals agreement with Ukraine, intertwining US military aid with economic investments. Some critics argue that this further entangles U.S. interests with Ukraine’s future, potentially at the expense of Ukrainian lives and sovereignty.
Economy
Economic forecasts are cautious as Trump’s immigration policies are believed to contribute to a potential recession. The reduction in illegal immigration has led to a decrease in consumer spending, with new tenant rents reportedly collapsing and early cycle indicators showing economic contraction. Analysts like Ed Dow have warned of a deep worldwide recession, potentially exacerbated by tariffs and a housing crisis due to demographic shifts. However, some argue that these policies could benefit first-time homebuyers by reducing housing demand, potentially leading to lower prices.
Environment
An unexpected power outage in Spain and Portugal has raised concerns about geomagnetic criticality, a state where Earth’s magnetic field might be hypersensitive to minor disturbances. This event, coupled with other signs like the weakening magnetic field and the South Atlantic Anomaly, suggests that our planet’s magnetic defenses could be entering a critical state, necessitating new monitoring strategies to protect our electrical infrastructure. However, some experts remain skeptical, arguing that correlation does not imply causation and that more empirical evidence is needed.
Sources
Economic Ripple Effects: Trump’s Immigration Policies and the Looming Recession
We’re going to find that a lot of, uh, government, uh, spending was illegally done and washed through the NOS’s, and this is going to ripple through the economy.
Source | Submitted by rhollenb
The Second World: A Post-First World Decline
The second world is a trap and a truly nasty one from which extrication once caught is very difficult because the second world is, in many ways, the worst of all worlds, it’s first world systems that have fallen into hands and practices under which they cannot function, technology, technocracy, welfare systems, and systems of trust that work (or at least that can be managed at tolerable costs) by a certain sort of society but that become ruinous albatrosses around the necks of everything and everyone once they fall into disfunction, disrepair, and abuse.
Source | Submitted by pinecarr
HHS Report Sparks Debate on Transgender Surgeries for Minors, Advocates for Psychotherapy Over Medical Interventions
The HHS report advocates psychotherapy over medical interventions for transgender youth.
Source | Submitted by Walberga
Former Bush Official Claims $21T Spent on Secret Underground Cities for Elite Survival
The federal government has secretly spent trillions building an elaborate network of subterranean “cities” where the rich and powerful can shelter during a “near-extinction event,” a former Bush White House official sensationally claimed.
Source | Submitted by K Loch
The Iberian Blackout: A Whisper of Geomagnetic Criticality?
What if this wasn’t just a random glitch or an isolated incident, but instead a symptom of something much deeper happening with our planet’s magnetic defenses?
Source | Submitted by ricardomoreno
Trump and RFK Jr. End Federal Funding for Gain-of-Function Research
“Trump signed an executive order banning federal funding for gain-of-function research.”
Source | Submitted by richcabot
Trump Signs Executive Order Allowing Gain-of-Function Research Under Certain Conditions
Today President @realDonaldTrump signed an Executive Order ALLOWING dangerous gain-of-function research to continue in some circumstances!
US Approves $310M F-16 Training Deal with Ukraine Amidst Minerals Agreement
The State Department has approved a potential $310.5 million arms sale to Ukraine for training and sustainment of the country’s fleet of US-made F-16 fighter jets, signaling that the Trump administration is preparing to provide long-term military support.
U.S. Shale Oil Production Hits Peak, Diamondback Slashes Spending Amid OPEC Price War
“We believe we are at a tipping point for U.S. oil production.”
U.S. Crude Oil Production to Hit Peak Amid Low Prices, Kpler Predicts
“U.S. crude oil supply will rise more slowly than expected for the rest of 2025 and in 2026 and peak as early as this year.”
Israel Strikes Back: 30 Jets Bomb Yemen After Houthi Attack on Ben Gurion Airport
“Whoever harms us will be harmed sevenfold”
Israel Plans Gaza Conquest, Hostage Risks Highlighted Amid Trump’s Mideast Visit
“In a plan for a full-scale maneuver, we won’t necessarily reach the hostages,” Zamir was quoted as saying in a meeting with top officials.
In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: Al Jazeera, Axios, Bloomberg, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, El País, Energy Intelligence, Energy Trends Insider, European Space Agency (ESA), Financial Times, Geophysical Insights, Houthi-affiliated media, Israeli Broadcasting Corporation, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, Israeli media, Local Oklahoma news outlets, Netanyahu, OilPrice.com, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Reuters, RT (Russia Today), Rystad Energy, Saudi Press Agency, Seeking Alpha Blog, Senior US official, Skeptical Inquirer, SpaceWeatherLive, The Electric Universe, The Guardian, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, X, Yemen Armed Forces, ZeroHedge Blog.
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