President Trump Takes an ‘America is Back’ Victory Lap at The Daytona 500

Earlier today, President Donald Trump attended the Daytona International Speedway for the start of the NASCAR year, the Daytona 500 race. The crowd was roaring approval as President Trump’s Air Force-1 did a flyby, and then President Trump joined the drivers in the pit area.  Following pictures and handshakes President Trump took a lap around […] The post President Trump Takes an ‘America is Back’ Victory Lap at The Daytona 500 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Takes an ‘America is Back’ Victory Lap . . . [More]

President Trump Takes an ‘America is Back’ Victory Lap at The Daytona 500

Earlier today, President Donald Trump attended the Daytona International Speedway for the start of the NASCAR year, the Daytona 500 race. The crowd was roaring approval as President Trump’s Air Force-1 did a flyby, and then President Trump joined the drivers in the pit area.  Following pictures and handshakes President Trump took a lap around […] The post President Trump Takes an ‘America is Back’ Victory Lap at The Daytona 500 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Takes an ‘America is Back’ Victory Lap . . . [More]

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “I will never accept any decisions between the USA and Russia” About Peace

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears on Meet the Press to discuss his position toward ending the conflict with Russia.  Within the conversation [04:11], Zelenskyy said, “I will never accept any decisions between the United States and Russia about Ukraine.” President Zelenskyy represents the interests of the European Union, multinational corporations, various elements of NATO memberships, the […] The post Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “I will never accept any decisions between the USA and Russia” About Peace in Ukraine appeared first . . . [More]

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “I will never accept any decisions between the USA and Russia” About Peace

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears on Meet the Press to discuss his position toward ending the conflict with Russia.  Within the conversation [04:11], Zelenskyy said, “I will never accept any decisions between the United States and Russia about Ukraine.” President Zelenskyy represents the interests of the European Union, multinational corporations, various elements of NATO memberships, the […] The post Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “I will never accept any decisions between the USA and Russia” About Peace in Ukraine appeared first . . . [More]

Marco Rubio Talks to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as Preparations for U.S-Russia Discussio

As expected, initial direct talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are being planned to take place in Saudi Arabia.  Saudi King Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) will be the key emissary to coordinate the agenda. WASHINGTON DC � U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister […] The post Marco Rubio Talks to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as Preparations for U.S-Russia Discussions Planned in Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Marc . . . [More]

Marco Rubio Talks to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as Preparations for U.S-Russia Discussio

As expected, initial direct talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are being planned to take place in Saudi Arabia.  Saudi King Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) will be the key emissary to coordinate the agenda. WASHINGTON DC � U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister […] The post Marco Rubio Talks to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as Preparations for U.S-Russia Discussions Planned in Saudi Arabia appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Marc . . . [More]

Ukraine President Zelenskyy Suggests NATO Should Plan for American Withdrawal and Create European Ar

When reviewing the production, it is important to remember � when Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to an assembly in English, his audience is not in the room in Munich. Zelenskyy is speaking to America, through the scripted remarks. When Zelenskyy is scripted to speak to Europe, he speaks Ukrainian.  When Zelenskyy is scripted to speak to […] The post Ukraine President Zelenskyy Suggests NATO Should Plan for American Withdrawal and Create European Army appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Ukraine President Zelenskyy Suggests NATO S . . . [More]

Ukraine President Zelenskyy Suggests NATO Should Plan for American Withdrawal and Create European Ar

When reviewing the production, it is important to remember � when Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to an assembly in English, his audience is not in the room in Munich. Zelenskyy is speaking to America, through the scripted remarks. When Zelenskyy is scripted to speak to Europe, he speaks Ukrainian.  When Zelenskyy is scripted to speak to […] The post Ukraine President Zelenskyy Suggests NATO Should Plan for American Withdrawal and Create European Army appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Ukraine President Zelenskyy Suggests NATO S . . . [More]

Sunday February 16th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Sunday February 16th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Sunday February 16th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Sunday February 16th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Sunday February 16th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Sunday February 16th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

February 16th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 28

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in […] The post February 16th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 28 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: February 16th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 28The . . . [More]

February 16th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 28

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in […] The post February 16th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 28 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: February 16th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 28The . . . [More]

U.S. District Judge John Bates Gives Legal Support to DOGE Audit Team to Enter Labor Dept, HHS and C

I’ve been a little quiet on the Lawfare challenges to the DOGE mission in part because we’ve been sending CTH research files up through the silo to the legal eagles who need it.  Additionally, few -if any- of the outside legal filings against the administration are going to survive judicial review. Quite simply, most of […] The post U.S. District Judge John Bates Gives Legal Support to DOGE Audit Team to Enter Labor Dept, HHS and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: U.S. District Judge J . . . [More]

U.S. District Judge John Bates Gives Legal Support to DOGE Audit Team to Enter Labor Dept, HHS and C

I’ve been a little quiet on the Lawfare challenges to the DOGE mission in part because we’ve been sending CTH research files up through the silo to the legal eagles who need it.  Additionally, few -if any- of the outside legal filings against the administration are going to survive judicial review. Quite simply, most of […] The post U.S. District Judge John Bates Gives Legal Support to DOGE Audit Team to Enter Labor Dept, HHS and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: U.S. District Judge J . . . [More]

Compare and Contrast Body Language: U.S. Politicians Who Skim Ukraine Funds Meet with Zelenskyy in M

This is a good compare and contrast scenario.  Yesterday Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Vice-President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump delegation.  [SEE HERE] The bitterness, tension and anger in the room was palpable; this was a hostile meeting and the Ukranian team acted like they were meeting with enemies. […] The post Compare and Contrast Body Language: U.S. Politicians Who Skim Ukraine Funds Meet with Zelenskyy in Munich appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Compare and Contrast Body . . . [More]

Compare and Contrast Body Language: U.S. Politicians Who Skim Ukraine Funds Meet with Zelenskyy in M

This is a good compare and contrast scenario.  Yesterday Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Vice-President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the Trump delegation.  [SEE HERE] The bitterness, tension and anger in the room was palpable; this was a hostile meeting and the Ukranian team acted like they were meeting with enemies. […] The post Compare and Contrast Body Language: U.S. Politicians Who Skim Ukraine Funds Meet with Zelenskyy in Munich appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Compare and Contrast Body . . . [More]

Musk Sends Termination Notice to Dozen Workers at U.S. Digital Services Office, The Preexisting Agen

Quickly, just for clarity. Narrative engineers from Reuters News Agency are kicking up dust about Elon Musk firing a dozen members of the U.S. Digital Services Office.  However, what Reuters does not say is that the “USDS” is the agency vehicle that was renamed “DOGE” during the Trump Executive Order [SEE HERE]. That’s right, Musk […] The post Musk Sends Termination Notice to Dozen Workers at U.S. Digital Services Office, The Preexisting Agency DOGE Replaced appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Musk Sends Termination . . . [More]

Musk Sends Termination Notice to Dozen Workers at U.S. Digital Services Office, The Preexisting Agen

Quickly, just for clarity. Narrative engineers from Reuters News Agency are kicking up dust about Elon Musk firing a dozen members of the U.S. Digital Services Office.  However, what Reuters does not say is that the “USDS” is the agency vehicle that was renamed “DOGE” during the Trump Executive Order [SEE HERE]. That’s right, Musk […] The post Musk Sends Termination Notice to Dozen Workers at U.S. Digital Services Office, The Preexisting Agency DOGE Replaced appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Musk Sends Termination . . . [More]

President Trump Signs Energy Executive Order and Holds Impromptu Press Conference from the Oval Offi

Together with cabinet members from Commerce, the EPA and Energy, President Trump signed two executive orders today and holds yet another lengthy impromptu press conference. The first XO was an order to remove federal COVID-19 mandates in education. No more COVID vaccines are federally mandated for school attendance.  The second XO is targeting the energy […] The post President Trump Signs Energy Executive Order and Holds Impromptu Press Conference from the Oval Office appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Signs E . . . [More]

President Trump Signs Energy Executive Order and Holds Impromptu Press Conference from the Oval Offi

Together with cabinet members from Commerce, the EPA and Energy, President Trump signed two executive orders today and holds yet another lengthy impromptu press conference. The first XO was an order to remove federal COVID-19 mandates in education. No more COVID vaccines are federally mandated for school attendance.  The second XO is targeting the energy […] The post President Trump Signs Energy Executive Order and Holds Impromptu Press Conference from the Oval Office appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Signs E . . . [More]