Treasury Secretary Bessent and USTR Jamieson Greer Will Meet Chinese Trade Counterparts in Switzerla

The media have been going bananas wondering when President Trump will begin negotiations with China.  President Trump has been very clear that there is no need to open negotiations with China, but all discussions are welcome. Essentially the point is that tariffs will remain in place until Beijing gets to a point where they acquiesce […] The post Treasury Secretary Bessent and USTR Jamieson Greer Will Meet Chinese Trade Counterparts in Switzerland appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Treasury Secretary Bessent and USTR Jamieson...[More]

Treasury Secretary Bessent and USTR Jamieson Greer Will Meet Chinese Trade Counterparts in Switzerla

The media have been going bananas wondering when President Trump will begin negotiations with China.  President Trump has been very clear that there is no need to open negotiations with China, but all discussions are welcome. Essentially the point is that tariffs will remain in place until Beijing gets to a point where they acquiesce […] The post Treasury Secretary Bessent and USTR Jamieson Greer Will Meet Chinese Trade Counterparts in Switzerland appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Treasury Secretary Bessent and USTR Jamieson...[More]

President Trump Signs Executive Order to Block “Gain of Function” Bioweapon Research – Remarks

Earlier today President Trump signed an executive order blocking the U.S. development of “gain of function” research, the manipulation of biological agents to weaponize their lethality. [Executive Order Here] As Health and Human Service Secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr noted in his remarks, the modern U.S. development of the bioweapons program was an outcome of […] The post President Trump Signs Executive Order to Block “Gain of Function” Bioweapon Research � Remarks and History appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Presi...[More]

President Trump Signs Executive Order to Block “Gain of Function” Bioweapon Research – Remarks

Earlier today President Trump signed an executive order blocking the U.S. development of “gain of function” research, the manipulation of biological agents to weaponize their lethality. [Executive Order Here] As Health and Human Service Secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr noted in his remarks, the modern U.S. development of the bioweapons program was an outcome of […] The post President Trump Signs Executive Order to Block “Gain of Function” Bioweapon Research � Remarks and History appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Presi...[More]

Nazis Fight Back – Ukraine Launches Offensive into Russia in Advance of Ceasefire to Honor Victory

Much of Europe celebrates “VE Day,” Victory in Europe Day on May 8th, to celebrate the defeat of the German Nazi regime and the ending of World War II. Within Russia “Victory Day” on May 8th is a big deal, a very big deal.  Russia lost approximately 27 million people in World War II, approximately […] The post Nazis Fight Back � Ukraine Launches Offensive into Russia in Advance of Ceasefire to Honor Victory Day, May 8th appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Nazis Fight Back � Ukraine Launches Offensive into Russia in...[More]

Nazis Fight Back – Ukraine Launches Offensive into Russia in Advance of Ceasefire to Honor Victory

Much of Europe celebrates “VE Day,” Victory in Europe Day on May 8th, to celebrate the defeat of the German Nazi regime and the ending of World War II. Within Russia “Victory Day” on May 8th is a big deal, a very big deal.  Russia lost approximately 27 million people in World War II, approximately […] The post Nazis Fight Back � Ukraine Launches Offensive into Russia in Advance of Ceasefire to Honor Victory Day, May 8th appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Nazis Fight Back � Ukraine Launches Offensive into Russia in...[More]

President Trump Sends Message of Support for Ed Martin as DC Attorney – GOPe Republicans Reluctant

President Trump has sent a message of support via Truth Social on behalf of Ed Martin to be confirmed as U.S. Attorney for the important Washington DC office. Multiple ‘republican’ members of the Senate do not support the nomination. If the nomination is not successful by May 20th, there is a scenario where DC Judge […] The post President Trump Sends Message of Support for Ed Martin as DC Attorney � GOPe Republicans Reluctant to Support appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Sends Message of Support for Ed Ma...[More]

President Trump Sends Message of Support for Ed Martin as DC Attorney – GOPe Republicans Reluctant

President Trump has sent a message of support via Truth Social on behalf of Ed Martin to be confirmed as U.S. Attorney for the important Washington DC office. Multiple ‘republican’ members of the Senate do not support the nomination. If the nomination is not successful by May 20th, there is a scenario where DC Judge […] The post President Trump Sends Message of Support for Ed Martin as DC Attorney � GOPe Republicans Reluctant to Support appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump Sends Message of Support for Ed Ma...[More]

Tuesday May 6th – 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 Tuesday May 6th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tuesday May 6th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge...[More]

Tuesday May 6th – 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 Tuesday May 6th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Tuesday May 6th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge...[More]

May 6th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 107

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 May 6th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 107 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: May 6th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 107The Last Refu...[More]

May 6th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 107

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 May 6th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 107 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: May 6th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 107The Last Refu...[More]

Happy Cinco de Mayo

[BACKGROUND STORY] “In the November election, 7 in 10 Hispanic voters in Florida said they favored reducing the number of immigrants who were allowed to seek asylum in the U.S. when they arrived at the U.S. border, according to AP VoteCast. That was in line with Florida voters overall. In 2024, Trump won not just […] The post Happy Cinco de Mayo appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Happy Cinco de MayoThe Last Refuge...[More]

Happy Cinco de Mayo

[BACKGROUND STORY] “In the November election, 7 in 10 Hispanic voters in Florida said they favored reducing the number of immigrants who were allowed to seek asylum in the U.S. when they arrived at the U.S. border, according to AP VoteCast. That was in line with Florida voters overall. In 2024, Trump won not just […] The post Happy Cinco de Mayo appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Happy Cinco de MayoThe Last Refuge...[More]

German Automaker Smartly Shifts Business Plan in Response to Tariffs – Mercedes Will Make More Veh

In a decision to position for long-term tariff avoidance, Mercedes Benz will shift production of their GLC (compact SUV) to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, away from Bremen, Germany. Previously, the German automaker had shifted manufacturing of large SUV lines to the USA to avoid the pre-existing 25% ‘chicken tax.’  However, the smaller and less expensive crossover types […] The post German Automaker Smartly Shifts Business Plan in Response to Tariffs � Mercedes Will Make More Vehicles in USA appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Ger...[More]

German Automaker Smartly Shifts Business Plan in Response to Tariffs – Mercedes Will Make More Veh

In a decision to position for long-term tariff avoidance, Mercedes Benz will shift production of their GLC (compact SUV) to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, away from Bremen, Germany. Previously, the German automaker had shifted manufacturing of large SUV lines to the USA to avoid the pre-existing 25% ‘chicken tax.’  However, the smaller and less expensive crossover types […] The post German Automaker Smartly Shifts Business Plan in Response to Tariffs � Mercedes Will Make More Vehicles in USA appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Ger...[More]

American Consumer Market Just Too Valuable – India Agrees to Align with Trump Tariff and Trade Ter

India was under pressure by both sides, the USA and China.  Part of the Trump Indo-pacific plan was a geopolitical trade strategy aligning the United States with India.  However, Beijing was pressuring India to reject alignment with the USA and form a mutually beneficial trade block with China. India has rejected the Chinese plan and […] The post American Consumer Market Just Too Valuable � India Agrees to Align with Trump Tariff and Trade Terms appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: American Consumer Market Just Too Valuable ...[More]

American Consumer Market Just Too Valuable – India Agrees to Align with Trump Tariff and Trade Ter

India was under pressure by both sides, the USA and China.  Part of the Trump Indo-pacific plan was a geopolitical trade strategy aligning the United States with India.  However, Beijing was pressuring India to reject alignment with the USA and form a mutually beneficial trade block with China. India has rejected the Chinese plan and […] The post American Consumer Market Just Too Valuable � India Agrees to Align with Trump Tariff and Trade Terms appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: American Consumer Market Just Too Valuable ...[More]

The Peasants are Revolting – Romanian Pro-EU Prime Minister Resigns

The spotlight on Romania might just be too intense for the EU/NATO globalists to pull off another election outcome. With the first-round of the Romanian re-do election now completed, the nationalists have shown their resilience and delivered a defeat to the globalists. In response the pro-NATO/EU prime minister has announced his resignation. BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) […] The post The Peasants are Revolting � Romanian Pro-EU Prime Minister Resigns appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: The Peasants are Revolting � Romanian Pro-EU...[More]

The Peasants are Revolting – Romanian Pro-EU Prime Minister Resigns

The spotlight on Romania might just be too intense for the EU/NATO globalists to pull off another election outcome. With the first-round of the Romanian re-do election now completed, the nationalists have shown their resilience and delivered a defeat to the globalists. In response the pro-NATO/EU prime minister has announced his resignation. BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) […] The post The Peasants are Revolting � Romanian Pro-EU Prime Minister Resigns appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: The Peasants are Revolting � Romanian Pro-EU...[More]