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🦅 American News 📰

Trump Mulls War With Iran

• President Trump may soon decide whether to launch airstrikes on Iran, raising fears of a new Middle East war. Pentagon officials say only a massive bunker buster—or maybe a tactical nuke—could destroy Iran’s hidden nuclear sites. Israel has already hit Iran’s Arak reactor, even though it was deactivated under the 2015 nuclear deal. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz could close, sending oil prices soaring and dragging America into another endless war we can’t afford.

Tech Execs Join Army Ranks

• Four high-powered tech leaders are now lieutenant colonels in a new “Executive Innovation Corps” called Detachment 201. They’ll spend about two weeks annually wearing Army uniforms and advising on military modernization, especially AI and drones. This unit skips full boot camp, opting for express training in marksmanship and fitness. Their mission is to inject cutting-edge tech smarts into Pentagon plans while keeping the force lean and smarter.

💸 The "Economy" 📉

Russia Builds Gold Power Network

• A new Russian-run gold refinery in Mali is embedded in a covert economic strategy that launders millions of dollars in gold to skirt sanctions and fund military operations in Ukraine and Africa. Using state-linked entities and Africa Corps, Moscow deepens its hold on Mali’s junta in exchange for protection and political leverage. This setup sends billions in “clean” gold through Mali to global hubs like Dubai and Turkey, strengthening Russia’s war chest. It marks a modern form of neo-colonial influence where gold, guns, and geopolitical gain go hand‑in‑hand

Wealthy Leave, Illegals Take Over

• Illinois is bleeding millions in tax revenue as the wealthy flee high taxes and crime, while illegal immigrant arrivals soar—jumping from about 25,000 to 113,000 in 2024 alone. The swelling population masks an economic collapse: the less-wealthy newcomers aren’t filling the fiscal void left by those who departed. Business flight and sluggish job growth are direct consequences of policies favoring open borders and sanctuary status. Lawmakers keep ignoring citizens and local prosperity while banking on a broken system that incentivizes dependency.

 🌎 Geopolitics 🪖

Starmer Hosts Cobra Amid Iran Tensions

• Prime Minister Keir Starmer led an emergency Cobra meeting on June 18 to examine if the UK should authorize US use of bases like Diego Garcia or RAF Akrotiri in any strike on Iran. He emphasized a diplomatic path while weighing legal advice cautioning against offensive involvement. His government has pulled families of embassy staff but urged citizens in Israel to shelter in place. The session reflects the climate of top-level preparedness and cautious de‑escalation as global powers consider next steps

Guam Seeks Unified Battle Manager

• The Pentagon is asking private industry to build prototypes for the Joint Integrated Battle Manager (JIBM), a command-and-control system aimed at unifying Guam’s missile defense network to counter threats from China, North Korea, Iran, and terror groups. The project, run by the Guam Defense System Joint Program Office in partnership with the Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, will deliver prototypes by late 2026. Tests are planned for Q3, with final systems due in Q4 of next year. This effort reflects a fiscal conservative push for smarter, streamlined defense aimed at deterring aggression near American territory.

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