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SEC Investigates Northrop Grumman Over Influencers
The Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating Northrop Grumman for alleged nefarious influencers. The investigation also involves SpaceX. The source tagged this as breaking news.
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US Seizes Iran Cryptocurrency Amid Discussions
The FBI has seized approximately $8 billion in cryptocurrency and arrested hundreds of individuals tied to intercontinental scam compounds. The United States has seized approximately one billion dollars in Iranian cryptocurrency.
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97 Jan. 6 Defendants Arrested
A report from lawfaremedia.org found that 97 individuals involved in the January 6th attack were arrested or charged after receiving clemency. Ninety-seven defendants from the January 6th Capitol riot have been arrested following clemency.
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User Demands Congress End Israel Support
A Bluesky user published a letter demanding Congress end U.S. support for Israel's invasion of Lebanon. The user provided a link to actionnetwork.org for others to write their own letters.
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Trump To Use Wartime Powers For Coal Investment
Donald Trump plans to provide $700 million in new support for coal. US President Trump plans to utilize the Defense Production Act to distribute $700 million in grants to over a dozen coal-fired power plants. This action aims to boost domestic energy production.
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US Military Operates Bitcoin Node, Goldman Sachs Files For ETF
Admiral Paparo revealed that the US military is running a Bitcoin node. Goldman Sachs has filed with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin fund. Bitcoin is driving back toward $80K, with one billionaire potentially fueling much of the rally.
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US House Committee Grilled On Trump's Iran War Funding
The House passed a War Powers Resolution aimed at reining in President Trump's war in Iran. The vote was 215-208. Four Republicans broke with Trump to vote with Democrats.
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US Senate Advances Immigration Bill After Funding Cuts
The US Senate voted to advance an immigration spending bill. Republicans removed $1 billion in funding for President Trump's new White House ballroom from the bill. Four Republicans broke with Trump to vote with Democrats.
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IBIT Posts Near Record Losses
Bitcoin ETFs have turned negative, with IBIT posting near-record losses. The Trump family-linked stock also fell on an $82 million loss. Leaders suggest Bitcoin will reshape traditional finance. This is occurring as Bitcoin faces resistance at $80,000.
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John Bolton Faces Charges
John Bolton is expected to plead guilty to charges of retaining classified information.
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