Trump's Treasury Chief Calls Their Bluff: The End of the IMF Playbook?

Bessent calls Europe's sanctions "completely hypocritical," the IMF tells the U.S. growth can't fix its debt, and Navarro shows 500+ new factory projects. Why Bessent skipped Bangkok;
By Promethean Action & Susan Kokinda

-- Promethean Action

Susan Kokinda opens with the European Union's largest expansion of its Russia sanctions list since the war began, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling Europe's objections to the U.S.–Russia diesel deal "completely hypocritical", since Europe is still Moscow's biggest gas customer.

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Cover Stories, News

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Milt Harris
This is part of the Democrats' plan to destroy and redo American and Western Culture;

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Dr. Lawrence Sasaki
There were two things happening in America at the time in the late 60s. One was the counter-culture movement whose mantra was “Peace, Love, Dope”, and the other was the Jesus Revolution, born of the Charismatic Renewal;

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Promethean Action
Trump & Putin’s diesel deal and Sunday’s energy ceasefire exposed London’s game: Ukraine’s refinery strikes kept fuel prices high before the midterms. Boyd asks whether a new economic order, built outside London’s markets, is at hand;

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Nadra Enzi
That's why I said years ago that crime isn't a civil right. I now add, fighting it is.

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Judi McLeod
Politicians like Carney come and go. God, Who rules the world, is forever;

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Hymie Rubenstein
Next Thanksgiving Day, let us also celebrate Christopher Columbus's life and achievements;

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Ray DiLorenzo
The midterm elections will be a test of how the world's far left is doing in its effort to turn the USA toward socialism. This decade will tell the tale. America will be the ultimate test;

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Jeff Crouere
Thus, statues and parades nationwide, along with a holiday in his honor, are more than justified to recognize Christopher Columbus’ incredible legacy;

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Daniel Greenfield
It’s impossible to be anti-Israel enough for an anti-Semitic movement;

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Nadra Enzi
My acute concern and priority remains mobilizing and popularizing working class people, both in and out of private protection, becoming 'community bodyguards' by offering each other volunteer safety escort services;

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Steve Rossiter
Will the free world and western civilization allow that to happen?

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Milt Harris
The NFL appears to be Teflon, but it isn’t, and a tipping point is coming. We all love football, but not when you can’t watch a game without knowing the league is using and abusing its fans instead of accommodating them;

American Politics | Security, Crime, Terror

Democrats et al remain on the wrong side of most major issues
What offends the mind reveals the heart, and a heart revealed to a gracious God is not a disaster. It is an invitation;
Vittoria Italiana in America
The Aztecs did it on pyramids. We do it in clinics--and call it health care;
All three incidents offered perspective, appreciation and a column reminding me that losing everything we love to the final arbiter that is death is precisely what makes the Good News—good;
Incidentally, that's not a so-called 'right-wing' or conservative position. If anything, it's centered in community safety and dignity independent from any outside political party or ideology;
You are solely responsible for your individual decision about voting on November 3, 2026. And if you have a mind to, take responsibility and encourage others to get out and vote;
Should criminals in their 20s be treated like children? Many states say yes.

News in Brief

Canadian Politics | World| Environment

Mr. Séguin is seeking a prompt hearing on the second ticket, where he intends to challenge its use to restrict Mr. Jenkins’ constitutional freedoms;
The question is no longer how much influence does the WEF have over Canada, it’s when and how do we get rid of it!
China, Iran, North Korea and ISIS won’t pause their AI race. The US would be crazy to do so.
Why not the alternative--America’s Bridger Pipeline
The Nobel Peace Prize should reward moral courage. Honoring Pillay while these allegations remain unanswered betrays the people human rights institutions exist to protect
It's time for Western governments, media pundits, cultural icons, and street-level marchers to hold their proclaimed moral convictions to a consistent standard;

Videos

Why the global criminals, their puppet governments and their rigged game will fail
What should you do when police pull you over in Canada? What information are you legally required to provide, which questions can you refuse to answer, and when can police search your vehicle?
Trump & Putin’s diesel deal and Sunday’s energy ceasefire exposed London’s game: Ukraine’s refinery strikes kept fuel prices high before the midterms. Boyd asks whether a new economic order, built outside London’s markets, is at hand;
How is this guy still in power?
A massive fraud investigation is underway after the Ontario Liberals asked the Auditor General to investigate OSAP spending at private career colleges
From steel mills to shipyards to spaceports, Mike Steger explores Trump’s “Freedom’s Forge 2.0”—a vision to rebuild American industry, revive the West, and relight the torch of progress;

Life | Health | Autos | Science |Pets

Paper records still serve a clear purpose in a digital world;
For Army a classic Michie Stadium finish, a punishing ground attack, a resilient defense and a kicker delivering under pressure as the Corps roared behind him;
...his smile, kindness, and passion for Jesus became so contagious that when he got sick and missed 3 days of work, an ENTIRE TOWN began asking where he was
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Ford adds Tremor trim to its Explorer SUV Jim Bray, CFP Automotive Editor | Automotive
I've always liked the Ford Explorer, especially since they went rear drive-biased. The Tremor trim level is a tad lost on this "never off-roader", but I can see why "off-roaders" would find it attractive;
Cuteness may open the door, but it does not sustain the relationship. It’s the years of loyalty, companionship, and shared routines that matter most;
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Is Eternity Real? Dr. Lawrence Sasaki | Lifestyles
Heaven or Hell? The Choice Is Yours
StopCrimeTosa
Resource for criminal justice professionals, law enforcement,
anyone who's had enough of high crime



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