As Russians Retreat, Putin Is Criticized by Hawks Who Trumpeted His War  —  Russian bloggers reporting from the front line provide a uniquely less-censored view of the war.  But as Russia's military flails, these once vocal supporters are exposing its flaws, lies and all.

We must speak the ugly truths about Queen Elizabeth and Britain's empire  —  The death of Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, is causing a global battle royale over a central question: How do we speak honestly about the loyal servants to Britain's powerful and historically brutal empire?

EXCLUSIVE: Royal beekeeper has informed the Queen's bees that the Queen has died and King Charles is their new boss in bizarre tradition dating back centuries  — Royal beekeeper John Chapple has notified the palace hive of the Queen's death  — He told the bees that King Charles is their new boss and urged them to be good

For Trump's Lawyers, Legal Exposure Comes With the Job  —  The many lawyers who have helped the former president avoid removal from office and indictment have drawn legal problems of their own.  —  A dark joke has begun circulating among lawyers following the many legal travails …

Rep. Gohmert Greets Dr. Simone Gold as She is Released from Federal Prison  —  Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) joined Dr. Simone Gold today as she was released from federal prison after she was unjustly prosecuted by the Biden Administration's Department of Justice.

Roberts says Supreme Court will reopen to public and defends legitimacy  —  Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. defended the integrity of the Supreme Court Friday night in his first public remarks following a tumultuous term, saying that disagreement with the court's decisions should not lead to questions about its legitimacy.

JCPoA: Joint Statement by France, Germany and the United Kingdom  —  Germany, France and the United Kingdom declared today (10 September):  —  We the governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom have negotiated with Iran, in good faith, since April 2021 to restore and fully implement …

Moscow Municipal Lawmakers Demand Putin's Resignation  —  Municipal deputies in the Moscow district of Lomonosovsky have appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to resign, saying “everything went wrong” since the start of his second term and they believe a change of power is necessary for the sake of the country.

CVS ex-CEO Tom Ryan blasts McKee for ‘slandering’ company in new TV ad  —  PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Longtime former CVS Health chief executive Tom Ryan is blasting Gov. Dan McKee over a new TV attack ad that criticizes Rhode Island's largest private company for allegedly helping to fuel the opioid crisis.

Hunter Biden's big break  —  Hunter Biden's business activities are a powder trail, yet most American media are unwilling to strike a match.  Perhaps it might shed an unflattering light on their partisan efforts to suppress the story before the 2020 elections.

Trump backed failed campaign coup against Kushner, Navarro book says  —  Ex-adviser says president in 2020 agreed that his son-in-law had to be replaced by Steve Bannon but did not dare try to fire him  —  In June 2020, less than five months before polling day, Donald Trump agreed to a …

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