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On Friday night, FOX News aired a somewhat inaccurate report.
The report claimed that Islamic hate groups in Nigeria were targeting Christians. In reality, there are Islamic extremist groups killing Christians, but not because they’re Christians.
It just so happens that FOX is the in-flight entertainment on DJT’s Air Force One. Trump caught the segment, and was immediately enraged. Shortly after AF1 landed, the president took to Truth Social as an outlet for his anger.
Jihadist Groups in Nigeria
Where there may be truth to the statement ‘Christians are being killed by Islamic extremists’, its important to note that so are Muslims, and atheists, to an equal quantity.
According to Isa Sunusi, executive director of the group’s Nigeria program, « The jihadist groups kill both Muslims and Christians. They demolish mosques and churches. They don’t differentiate. »
The most prominent jihadist group in Nigeria, Boko Haram, began its ‘insurrection’ into Northern Nigeria in 2009, and has been consistently killing anyone it deems connected to secular religion.
« Boko Haram fighters killed politicians, civil servants, teachers, health workers and traditional leaders because of their relationship with secular authority, »
-Amnesty International
Trump catches FOX report
Trump took to Truth Social to let out his anger:
“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter.”
Trump went on to say that he would make Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” under the Religious Freedoms Act.
Trump doubled down on his opinion days later, instructing Pete Hegseth to “prepare for possible action,” and threatening that America would come in “Guns a-blazin.”
Karoline Leavitt made the president’s stance clear to reporters, « If the Nigerian government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the United States will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria and may take action to wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities, »
Trump wrapped it all up by submitting an informal threat of war on Truth Social.
“If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians,”
The United States military does not currently have troops in Nigeria. In 2024, the US government completed the withdrawal of 1,000 troops from neighbouring Niger, ending a long-time presence in the area.
From Nigeria’s perspective, Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said, « We are shocked that President Trump is mulling an invasion of our country. »
Bernie Sanders published an Op-ed in The Guardian on Saturday, emboldening Democrats not to give in to Trump’s shutdown, calling it:
If the Democrats cave now it would be a betrayal of the millions of Americans who have fought and died for democracy and our constitution. It would be a sellout of a working class that is struggling to survive in very difficult economic times.
The most prominent Democratic voice of the 21st century has spoken again, and he’s begging his colleagues in the Democratic Party to hold steady amidst the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
As of November 4, the U.S. government will have been shut down for 35 days, tying the record set by Trump’s first administration in 2019.
The Bill Shutting Down America
Donald Trump’s funding bill was turned down by Democrats on September 30, triggering the shutdown. The bill would raise premiums on healthcare for more than 15 million Americans, while funding tax cuts for the 1 percent. In total, there will be almost $170 billion in cuts to life-saving social programs targeting America’s working class.
Since Republicans control the Congress, the Senate, and the White House, traditionally, the onus would be on them to come to the table and negotiate the bill their party created.
The Democratic Party is still waiting for that to happen. Republican lawmakers are refusing to budge on any of the points Democrats are taking issue with – namely, the massive hikes to Medicare, and the cuts being made to SNAP, amongst other programs that directly benefit 60 percent of Americans.
How does the shutdown work?
Republicans need 60 votes to pass FY26, or even the temporary funding bill being proposed (HR-5371). With only 53 caucus members, the GOP need at least seven Democrats to cross party lines and vote against working-class Americans.
The Democrats are refusing to back down, instead pleading with Republicans to sit down and negotiate the bill.
Trump stated this weekend there would be no negotiating, and that if Democrats “don’t vote, it’s their problem. »
What does the shutdown mean
When the government is shut down, everything pauses. This means federal workers don’t get paid, federal programs stop receiving funding, and communication between branches of government and their constituents can be all but blocked.
What’s more, Republican House Leader Mike Johnson approved a 6-week paid vacation for his party, meaning most Republican Senators are no longer in DC.
Bernie’s piece
With millions of Americans feeling the effects of this shutdown, Democratic leaders are fielding thousands of calls from struggling constituents. This is who Sander’s piece on Saturday is targeting. The constituents sending the calls, and the Democrats answering them.
Sanders starts by outlining the gravity of the issue, calling it,
“This may be the most consequential moment in American history since the civil war.”
He didn’t mince words while talking about Trump either, calling DJT, “a megalomaniacal president who, consumed by his quest for more and more power, is undermining our constitution and the rule of law.”
Sanders also claimed Trump’s goal is to “utilize his victory to accelerate his movement toward authoritarianism.” A goal which Trump all but confirmed himself over the weekend, quoting, « Republicans have to get tougher; if we end the filibuster, we can do exactly what we want. »
Sanders outlined how Trump’s FY26 budget would “throw 15 million Americans off their healthcare,” and cause more than “50,000 unnecessary deaths each year.”
Clearly targeting voting Americans, Sanders broke down the shutdown, trying to break through a wall of active disinformation pushed by right-wing news sites.
Let’s be clear: this government shutdown did not happen by accident. In the Senate, 60 votes are required to fund the federal government. Today, the Republicans have 53 members while the Democratic caucus has 47. In other words, in order to fund the government, the Republican majority must negotiate with Democrats to move the budget forward. This is what has always happened – until now. Republicans, for the first time, are simply refusing to come to the table and negotiate. They are demanding that it is their way or the highway.
San. Sanders ended the piece on a rousing note, emboldening Democratic Politicians and encouraging voters to stand firm.
If the Democrats cave now it would be a betrayal of the millions of Americans who have fought and died for democracy and our constitution. It would be a sellout of a working class that is struggling to survive in very difficult economic times.
Soon to be the Longest Shutdown in American History
As of November 5, this will be the longest government shutdown in American history, breaking Trump’s previous record of 35 days. The shutdown in 2019 was due to the bill that would have redirected almost $8 billion to build the Mexico-U.S. border wall.
The budget that triggered this shutdown will result in almost $170 billion in cuts to social programs. It is estimated the cuts could cause up to 250,000 deaths by the time Trump leaves office, and could send 20 million Americans into poverty.
Experts claim that 60 percent of Americans cannot afford a $1000 expense, making them highly susceptible to homelessness. The cuts proposed in FY26 could raise a family of four’s food expenses by more than $ 4,000 and Medicare expenses by $ 2,000.
With 60 percent of America less than $5000 away from homelessness, FY26 could push millions of families into homelessness.
Right-wing media outlets like Newsmax and FOX continue to claim that the budget will actually benefit Americans, but numbers are numbers, and we took ours from the White House website. So, unless Trump’s own numbers are wrong, Democrats must stay strong, or else millions of Americans will suffer.
Late on November 4, Ukrainian forces undertook multiple successful UAV operations, severely damaging the Sterlitamak Petrochemical Plant JSC in Bashkortostan and an oil refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod Region.
« On the night of November 4, units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the infrastructure of the Lukoil-Nizhegorodnefteorgsintez plant (Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod Region, Russia). The Nizhny Novgorod Refinery has a maximum annual refining capacity of 18 million tons. The plant is engaged in supplying the Russian occupation army. A hit on the facility and a fire in the target area were recorded. The extent of the damage is being determined, »
– The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Explosion in Sterlitamak
The aftermath of the blast in Sterlitamak was initially reported by Russian citizens living in the city. Their videos were circulated via the watchdog telegram channel, Cheka-OGPU.
The site also shared official communications from Kremlin authorities:
« Today, an explosion occurred in the water treatment plant of JSC SNHZ. Part of the plant collapsed. Five people were working there. According to preliminary reports, no one was injured. All emergency services have arrived at the scene. I am also on my way to the scene. The cause of the explosion is being investigated. I will keep you updated as information becomes available. Do not panic and trust only official sources. »
Radiy Khabirov, the head of Bashkortostan, told a telegram news source that, « Both drones were shot down by the Ministry of Defence and the security service of the enterprises. The debris fell in an industrial area near an auxiliary workshop, »
Contrary to Khabirov’s comments, Kremlin sources, city officials, and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine all previously confirmed the explosion was caused by a UAV.
According to Ukrainian defense officials, « nearly twenty flexible tanks (approximately 900 m3 of fuel and lubricants) and two pumping stations were destroyed [in Sterlitamak]. »
Explosion in Kstovo
The other attack was also successful in destroying at least part of an oil refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod Region.
According to Ukrainian watchdog channels, the operation was jointly carried out by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, Ukrainian Armed Forces drone operators, and Special Operations Forces, using more than 50 Bober and FP-1 UAVs.
The refinery supplied fuel to the Moscow region. Ukrainian officials stress that the facility was for military use, not international distribution.
Citizen reporters filmed a fire breaking out at the plant after the explosion, further damaging the refinery.
Cette annonce fait suite à la révélation, il y a quelques semaines, du plan stratégique de l’entreprise. Ce plan dévoile une transformation importante de son mode de fonctionnement, avec une réorganisation majeure axée sur l’adoption massive de l’intelligence artificielle pour améliorer son efficacité opérationnelle.
A dashboard can upgrade the entire driving experience or bring it crashing down before the car even moves. It’s one of the first things you see and touch, shaping your impression in seconds. That single space can feel like a high-tech lounge—or a cluttered afterthought. Some brands have pushed boundaries with sleek interfaces and smart design choices. Others got lost trying to be different and ended up with layouts that puzzled more than they pleased. The contrast between these approaches says everything about priorities, vision, and how much a brand really understands its drivers. Let’s start with the dashboards that stand out for all the right reasons. They go beyond function and bring a sense of purpose to the cabin.
Paris Fashion Week once again attracted a host of stars to admire the top couture houses.
Donald Trump a annoncé avoir pris une « décision terriblement étrange » en demandant au ministère de la Justice de lui verser 230 millions de dollars de dommages et intérêts pour les enquêtes menées à son encontre.
Breaking News: President Trump wants $230 million from the Justice Department for investigating him, people familiar with the matter say. Any settlement might ultimately be approved by senior department officials who defended him or those in his orbit. nyti.ms/4hmIi5X
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) 2025-10-21T18:34:38.421458Z
« C’est terriblement étrange de prendre une décision où je me paie essentiellement moi-même »
-Donald Trump
Donald Trump a confirmé qu’il approuverait personnellement la demande de 230 millions de dollars, déclarant:
« C’est moi qui prends la décision, et cette décision doit passer par mon bureau », tout en admettant qu' »il est terriblement étrange de prendre une décision où je me paye moi-même ».
La demande de 230 millions de dollars de Trump devrait rencontrer peu de résistance au sein du ministère de la justice, désormais dirigé par des alliés loyaux. Le procureur général adjoint Todd Blanche, ancien avocat de la défense de Trump, et le chef de la division civile Stanley Woodward Jr, qui a représenté plusieurs collaborateurs de Trump, l’approuveront probablement rapidement, surtout après que Pam Bondi a renvoyé le principal conseiller en éthique de l’agence en juillet.
Trump demande à être remboursé
M. Trump demande à être payé pour deux enquêtes du FBI: celle de 2016 sur l’ingérence de la Russie dans les élections et les liens possibles avec sa campagne, et celle de 2022 sur la recherche de documents classifiés à Mar-a-Lago, sa résidence et son club privé en Floride. « J’ai subi des dommages très importants, et tout l’argent que je recevrais, je le donnerais à des œuvres de charité », a expliqué Trump pour justifier sa demande d’indemnisation.
En 2016, le FBI a lancé une enquête sur une éventuelle ingérence de la Russie dans l’élection présidentielle américaine et sur les liens potentiels entre Moscou et la campagne de Donald Trump. L’enquête, connue sous le nom de « Crossfire Hurricane », visait à déterminer si les membres de la campagne s’étaient coordonnés avec la Russie pour influencer le résultat de l’élection.
L’enquête du FBI a établi que la Russie s’était immiscée dans l’élection présidentielle américaine de 2016 pour en influencer le résultat en faveur de Donald Trump. Toutefois, les enquêteurs n’ont pas établi de preuves suffisantes d’une conspiration criminelle entre la campagne de Trump et des responsables russes. L’enquête a mis en lumière les faiblesses de la sécurité des élections américaines.
40 chefs d’accusation pour mauvaise manipulation de documents classifiés et entrave à la justice
En août 2022, le FBI a exécuté un mandat de perquisition dans la résidence de Donald Trump à Mar-a-Lago, en Floride, afin de récupérer des documents classifiés pris à la Maison-Blanche. Les agents ont trouvé des centaines de documents sensibles, y compris des dossiers top secrets, ce qui a donné lieu à une enquête fédérale pour mauvaise manipulation de documents gouvernementaux et entrave à la justice.
L’enquête menée à Mar-a-Lago a conclu que Donald Trump avait conservé des documents gouvernementaux classifiés après avoir quitté ses fonctions, notamment des documents relatifs à la sécurité nationale. Les procureurs ont allégué qu’il avait fait obstruction aux efforts déployés pour les récupérer, ce qui a donné lieu à des poursuites fédérales. L’affaire a soulevé d’importantes questions sur la responsabilité présidentielle et le traitement des informations sensibles.
En 2023, Donald Trump a été inculpé de 40 chefs d’accusation pour mauvaise manipulation de documents classifiés et entrave à la justice. L’affaire s’est effondrée en juillet 2024 lorsque le juge Aileen Cannon l’a classée sans suite, déclarant inconstitutionnelle la nomination du conseiller spécial Jack Smith. Au début de l’année 2025, les charges restantes contre les assistants de Trump ont également été abandonnées, mettant fin aux poursuites.
Trump établit un lien entre la demande d’indemnisation du DOJ et la rénovation de la Maison Blanche, d’un montant de 250 millions de dollars
La demande de 230 millions de dollars, qui a choqué de nombreux experts en éthique, intervient alors que Trump a entamé la démolition partielle de l’aile Est de la Maison Blanche pour construire une salle de bal d’une valeur de 250 millions de dollars.
Trump, évoquant l’ironie d’être à la fois le président et le bénéficiaire du paiement, a fait remarquer:
« Ça fait un peu mauvais effet, je me fais un procès à moi-même, n’est-ce pas? »
Trump, qui avait déjà déclaré que le projet serait financé par « Votre serviteur », laisse maintenant entendre que l’argent qu’il cherche à obtenir du ministère de la Justice pourrait aider à financer sa salle de bal controversée à la Maison-Blanche.
Il a déclaré sur Truth Social:
« Je suis honoré d’être le premier président à mettre enfin en route ce projet indispensable, sans que le contribuable américain n’ait à payer quoi que ce soit! La salle de bal de la Maison-Blanche est financée par de nombreux patriotes généreux, de grandes entreprises américaines et votre serviteur. »
Ce message a semblé ironique à beaucoup, étant donné qu’il a été publié un jour seulement avant que Trump ne demande 230 millions de dollars au ministère de la Justice.
Bien que son action en justice de 2022 ait été rejetée, Donald Trump a ravivé ses griefs en tant que président, en demandant maintenant 230 millions de dollars au ministère de la Justice. Il affirme que les enquêtes du FBI, y compris la perquisition à Mar-a-Lago, lui ont causé d’importants préjudices personnels et politiques, des dommages qui, selon lui, justifient une compensation financière.
Donald Trump has suggested that a $230 million payment he is reportedly eyeing off as compensation for his past legal battles could be used to help fund his controversial White House ballroom.
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast.bsky.social) 2025-10-22T00:20:04.402483Z
