VP JD Vance and Def Sec Pete Hegseth, Execute the Trump Doctrine Term-2

A little detail from behind the wire.  I was asked very recently for my thoughts on why President Trump is a giant of influence in world leadership, my response was simple:  President Trump’s power is bottom up, historic global power structures are top down. President Trump doesn’t just represent an office or title, nor does he […] The post VP JD Vance and Def Sec Pete Hegseth, Execute the Trump Doctrine Term-2 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: VP JD Vance and Def Sec Pete Hegseth, Execute the Trump Doctrine Term-2The . . . [More]

VP JD Vance and Def Sec Pete Hegseth, Execute the Trump Doctrine Term-2

A little detail from behind the wire.  I was asked very recently for my thoughts on why President Trump is a giant of influence in world leadership, my response was simple:  President Trump’s power is bottom up, historic global power structures are top down. President Trump doesn’t just represent an office or title, nor does he […] The post VP JD Vance and Def Sec Pete Hegseth, Execute the Trump Doctrine Term-2 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: VP JD Vance and Def Sec Pete Hegseth, Execute the Trump Doctrine Term-2The . . . [More]

The Trump Doctrine

I have written about the Trump Doctrine for several years; however, as we enter this critical inflection moment perhaps a revisit is worthwhile to consider. What you will notice from President Trump’s responses to questions during foreign leader engagements is the unique nature of his honesty.   In the most consequential of ways, President Trump is […] The post The Trump Doctrine appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: The Trump DoctrineThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

The Trump Doctrine

I have written about the Trump Doctrine for several years; however, as we enter this critical inflection moment perhaps a revisit is worthwhile to consider. What you will notice from President Trump’s responses to questions during foreign leader engagements is the unique nature of his honesty.   In the most consequential of ways, President Trump is […] The post The Trump Doctrine appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: The Trump DoctrineThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

After EU Apoplexy Zelenskyy Now Changes Tone and Says Ukraine Must be Involved in Peace Plan

If you read the Zelenskyy statement yesterday following the phone call with President Trump, you would notice the seemingly detached nature of his comments.  Almost as if Zelenskyy was a bystander awaiting further instructions. Apparently, the European Union, various NATO members and likely some DoS/CIA operatives bent his ear.  24 hours later, Ukraine President Volodymyr […] The post After EU Apoplexy Zelenskyy Now Changes Tone and Says Ukraine Must be Involved in Peace Plan appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: After EU Apopl . . . [More]

After EU Apoplexy Zelenskyy Now Changes Tone and Says Ukraine Must be Involved in Peace Plan

If you read the Zelenskyy statement yesterday following the phone call with President Trump, you would notice the seemingly detached nature of his comments.  Almost as if Zelenskyy was a bystander awaiting further instructions. Apparently, the European Union, various NATO members and likely some DoS/CIA operatives bent his ear.  24 hours later, Ukraine President Volodymyr […] The post After EU Apoplexy Zelenskyy Now Changes Tone and Says Ukraine Must be Involved in Peace Plan appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: After EU Apopl . . . [More]

Kash Patel Advances Out of Senate Judiciary Committee 12-10 Vote

With a party-line 12-10 vote from the Senate Judiciary Committee, FBI Director nominee Kash Patel is now set for the next phase of two votes in the full Senate. Majority Leader John Thune will now schedule a cloture vote to close debate and then a subsequent full senate confirmation vote. WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) � […] The post Kash Patel Advances Out of Senate Judiciary Committee 12-10 Vote appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Kash Patel Advances Out of Senate Judiciary Committee 12-10 VoteThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Kash Patel Advances Out of Senate Judiciary Committee 12-10 Vote

With a party-line 12-10 vote from the Senate Judiciary Committee, FBI Director nominee Kash Patel is now set for the next phase of two votes in the full Senate. Majority Leader John Thune will now schedule a cloture vote to close debate and then a subsequent full senate confirmation vote. WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) � […] The post Kash Patel Advances Out of Senate Judiciary Committee 12-10 Vote appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Kash Patel Advances Out of Senate Judiciary Committee 12-10 VoteThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Friday February 14th – 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 Friday February 14th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Friday February 14th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Friday February 14th – 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 Friday February 14th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Friday February 14th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

February 14th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 26

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 14th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 26 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: February 14th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 26The . . . [More]

February 14th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 26

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 14th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 26 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: February 14th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 26The . . . [More]

U.S. Senate Confirm RFK Jr as HHS Secretary: Vote 52-48 with Mitch McConnell as Lone Republican Agai

Earlier today the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Robert F Kennedy Jr 52-48, with Senator Mitch McConnell (U-DC) the lone Republican joining all 47 Democrats to vote against him. Kennedy made pledges to protect existing vaccination programs in a bid to secure votes of hesitant lawmakers. Completing the journey to align Make America Healthy Again […] The post U.S. Senate Confirm RFK Jr as HHS Secretary: Vote 52-48 with Mitch McConnell as Lone Republican Against appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: U.S. Senate Confirm RFK Jr as HHS S . . . [More]

U.S. Senate Confirm RFK Jr as HHS Secretary: Vote 52-48 with Mitch McConnell as Lone Republican Agai

Earlier today the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Robert F Kennedy Jr 52-48, with Senator Mitch McConnell (U-DC) the lone Republican joining all 47 Democrats to vote against him. Kennedy made pledges to protect existing vaccination programs in a bid to secure votes of hesitant lawmakers. Completing the journey to align Make America Healthy Again […] The post U.S. Senate Confirm RFK Jr as HHS Secretary: Vote 52-48 with Mitch McConnell as Lone Republican Against appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: U.S. Senate Confirm RFK Jr as HHS S . . . [More]

President Trump and India’s Prime Minister Modi Hold a Joint Press Conference – 6:00pm EST Lives

President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold a joint press conference after their bilateral meeting in Washington. Modi has heaped praise on Trump and is hoping to avoid tariffs that the new administration has slapped on other countries in its opening week. Livestream Links Below: , . Posted in India, President Trump The post President Trump and India’s Prime Minister Modi Hold a Joint Press Conference � 6:00pm EST Livestream appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump and India’s Prime Minist . . . [More]

President Trump and India’s Prime Minister Modi Hold a Joint Press Conference – 6:00pm EST Lives

President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold a joint press conference after their bilateral meeting in Washington. Modi has heaped praise on Trump and is hoping to avoid tariffs that the new administration has slapped on other countries in its opening week. Livestream Links Below: , . Posted in India, President Trump The post President Trump and India’s Prime Minister Modi Hold a Joint Press Conference � 6:00pm EST Livestream appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump and India’s Prime Minist . . . [More]

President Trump Signs an Executive Order Triggering U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs Toward all Trade Partner

Today, President Donald J Trump signed an executive order triggering the first ever system of “reciprocal trade tariffs,” a seismic change in U.S. trade policy that will also consider the respective nation’s VAT (Value Added Tax) tariff. Within the executive order [as outlined], the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative will consider […] The post President Trump Signs an Executive Order Triggering U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs Toward all Trade Partners appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Tru . . . [More]

President Trump Signs an Executive Order Triggering U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs Toward all Trade Partner

Today, President Donald J Trump signed an executive order triggering the first ever system of “reciprocal trade tariffs,” a seismic change in U.S. trade policy that will also consider the respective nation’s VAT (Value Added Tax) tariff. Within the executive order [as outlined], the Secretary of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative will consider […] The post President Trump Signs an Executive Order Triggering U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs Toward all Trade Partners appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Tru . . . [More]

Thursday February 13th – 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 Thursday February 13th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Thursday February 13th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Thursday February 13th – 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 Thursday February 13th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Thursday February 13th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]