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"Escalating Tensions: US Deploys Two Aircraft Carriers to Middle East" #Israel #Hamas #escalation The Pentagon announced late Saturday that it will send an aircraft carrier and air defense systems to defend U.S. military troops in response to a growing number of attacks on U.S. facilities, presumably by Iranian-backed groups as tensions mount amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Additional U.S. military forces in the U.S. have also been placed in a higher state of readiness for a possible future deployment to the Middle East on short notice. In a major change, the aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower and its strike group of a cruiser and destroyers is being redirected to the Middle East instead of to the eastern Mediterranean where it was supposed to join the USS Ford strike group as an additional deterrent for Iran and Hezbollah from broadening the conflict between Hamas and Israel.

Built and based in Hampton Roads,  the Ford's cost overruns and technical delays have plagued the America's newest and biggest carrier.

The Ford was supposed to be replaced by the USS Eisenhower in the fall — but that carrier was diverted to the Middle East in mid-October. The Ford's deployment was on track to match the longest post-Vietnam stint at sea before Navy leadership made the call to send it home.

The carrier could be back home by the middle of January, after an extended maiden voyage. The USS Gerald R. Ford could be back in Norfolk in a little more than two weeks. The U.S Sixth Fleet made the announcement Monday. 

This week, the USS Eisenhower strike group destroyed more than a dozen missiles and drones in the Red Sea, part of a series of attacks since the war between Israel and Hamas began in October. The attacks make it increasingly less likely the two Norfolk-based carriers or the five other ships homeported in Hampton Roads will return quickly from the Middle East after the New Year. 

durée : 00:02:57 - En direct du monde - On avait perdu sa trace pendant deux ans et voilà que "Hvaldimir" a été vu à Oslo. Appel naturel de la saison des amours ou vieux réflexe d'espion alors que le porte-avions américain USS Ford arrivait sur place ?

On COI #148, Kyle breaks down some of the latest developments in Afghanistan. The Taliban continue their offensive, seizing major Afghan cities like Kandahar, Ghazni, and Harat. In response, the US is planning to reduce the staff at its embassy and possibly abandon it entirely. The State Department is calling on all Americans to leave the country and increasing the number of flights for Afghans seeking to flee. NOTE: After recording, the US announced it was deploying 3,000 troops to Afghanistan to aid the evacuation and the Taliban-seized Kandahar.  Kyle discusses a new secretive NSA program code-named ‘WildandStormy.' Little is known about the project other than that it is a new cloud program for the agency. Amazon Web Services is reported to have won a $10 billion contract to produce the system. Microsoft quickly sued, claiming the bidding process was unfair.  Julian Assange had an important hearing as Washington continues to push for his extradition. The US had already won a limited appeal of the judge's ruling that Assange could not be extradited to the US because mental distress and the cruel US prison system would cause him to commmit suicide. However, the US was able to score a larger victory, allowing a wider scope for their challenge to the judge's decision.  Kyle updates some of the latest US preparations for war with China. The Pentagon concluded a stress test on the USS Ford by detonating a 40,000-lb bomb in the ocean near the ship. The explosion caused some damage, but the US says it proves the ship could withstand an attack from Russia and China. The US is also conducting the SEACAT war games with 20 other nations in Singapore and planning naval war games in the Pacific next month.  Signs of potential for diplomatic progress on the Korean Peninsula quickly came to a halt when South Korea announced the start of annual war games with the US. A few weeks ago, North and South Korea reestablished hotlines that had been dormant for over a year. After the war games kicked off, North Korea stopped answering the calls.  Kyle talks about Israeli aggression in the Middle East. After bombing northern Lebanon a few weeks ago, Israel carried out heavy bombing in the country's south, also recently striking Gaza. In all cases Tel Aviv claimed it was responding to attacks, however the rockets and incendiary balloons targeting Israel are themselves a response to its cruelty towards the Palestinians.  Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 25% off our CBD  

On COI #148, Kyle breaks down some of the latest developments in Afghanistan. The Taliban continue their offensive, seizing major Afghan cities like Kandahar, Ghazni, and Harat. In response, the US is planning to reduce the staff at its embassy and possibly abandon it entirely. The State Department is calling on all Americans to leave the country and increasing the number of flights for Afghans seeking to flee. NOTE: After recording, the US announced it was deploying 3,000 troops to Afghanistan to aid the evacuation and the Taliban-seized Kandahar.    Kyle discusses a new secretive NSA program code-named ‘WildandStormy.' Little is known about the project other than that it is a new cloud program for the agency. Amazon Web Services is reported to have won a $10 billion contract to produce the system. Microsoft quickly sued, claiming the bidding process was unfair.    Julian Assange had an important hearing as Washington continues to push for his extradition. The US had already won a limited appeal of the judge's ruling that Assange could not be extradited to the US because mental distress and the cruel US prison system would cause him to commmit suicide. However, the US was able to score a larger victory, allowing a wider scope for their challenge to the judge's decision.    Kyle updates some of the latest US preparations for war with China. The Pentagon concluded a stress test on the USS Ford by detonating a 40,000-lb bomb in the ocean near the ship. The explosion caused some damage, but the US says it proves the ship could withstand an attack from Russia and China. The US is also conducting the SEACAT war games with 20 other nations in Singapore and planning naval war games in the Pacific next month.    Signs of potential for diplomatic progress on the Korean Peninsula quickly came to a halt when South Korea announced the start of annual war games with the US. A few weeks ago, North and South Korea reestablished hotlines that had been dormant for over a year. After the war games kicked off, North Korea stopped answering the calls.    Kyle talks about Israeli aggression in the Middle East. After bombing northern Lebanon a few weeks ago, Israel carried out heavy bombing in the country's south, also recently striking Gaza. In all cases Tel Aviv claimed it was responding to attacks, however the rockets and incendiary balloons targeting Israel are themselves a response to its cruelty towards the Palestinians.  Odysee Rumble  Donate LBRY Credits bTTEiLoteVdMbLS7YqDVSZyjEY1eMgW7CP Donate Bitcoin 36PP4kT28jjUZcL44dXDonFwrVVDHntsrk Donate Bitcoin Cash Qp6gznu4xm97cj7j9vqepqxcfuctq2exvvqu7aamz6 Patreon Subscribe Star YouTube Facebook  Twitter  MeWe Apple Podcast  Amazon Music Google Podcasts Spotify Support Our Sponsor Visit Paloma Verde and use code PEACE for 25% off our CBD  

AVISO: audio sustituido porque el primero que subimos era incorrecto Paco nos trae las noticias navales del último período. Recordad que tenemos abierto un Patreon para apoyar el crecimiento de la comunidad: https://www.patreon.com/portierramaryaire .​ Tras el corte, el guión y minutado: Inicio: (0:00:00) Patrulleros FPB 98 MKI para Ucrania: (0:06:09) Memorando Ucrania - Gran Bretaña: (0:08:12) Puesta de Quilla de una corbeta clase Ada para Ucrania: (0:10:27) POST nh90: (0:10:47) Segunda Saar6 en Israel: (0:23:47) Retraso OPV oceánicos franceses: (0:26:55) H160 para la aeronavale: (0:33:60) AOR Var retirado: (0:36:06) Cavour y F35: (0:41:29) Italia electrónica para submarinos: (0:42:04) Buque de intervención submarina para Italia: (0:43:38) Grecia no cuenta con NAVANTIA: (0:49:39) Incidente en el Mar Negro: (0:57:25) Arde un patrullero italiano: (0:58:11) Conexión de datos. Ejercicio Franco-Holandes: (1:00:06) Japón, nueva fragata: (1:08:55) LCS siguen los líos: (1:17:15) Altas en la US Navy: (1:19:28) Segunda fragata clase Constellation: (1:31:21) Alta Arleigh Burke Serie III: (1:32:50) T-ATS para la Us Navy: (1:33:32) Pruebas submrinas del USS Ford: (1:34:56) Rusia recepciona el submarino KAZAN: (1:39:04) Calificación L1 para el submarino Krasnodar: (1:39:47) Buque de apoyo a flota del Mar Negro: (1:40:58) Proyecto 20386: (1:42:01) Asunto Kuznetsov: (1:48:46) Adios al Aloutte III en Belgica: (1:50:59) Hola NH-90: (1:53:22) Como van los submarinos holandeses: (1:54:09) Alemania nueva fragata: (1:56:10) Lurssen obtiene el contrato de los nuevos colectores de inteligencia: (1:57:04) 5 P8 y dos AOR: (1:58:08) Indonesia FREMM y Maestrale: (2:30:46) Indonesia recibe ScanEagle 2: (2:32:26) Fragata coreana: (2:36:02) CV X Coreano algunos datos: (2:37:23) Alta en el servicio del LPH Marado: (2:46:36) AEGIS para Canada: (2:47:43) Al agua el submarino Corner Brook: (2:49:57) Recibido patrullero ártico: (2:49:59) Argentina OPV: (2:50:56) Taiwan nuevo patrullero: (2:53:56) Patrullero para las Islas Salomón: (2:55:26) Filipinas y su programa de OPV: (2:56:34) Taiwan patrullero clase Anping: (3:00:49) Thailandia bota dos nuevos barcos patrulleros de la clase Tor: (3:02:26) OPV para el guardacostas indio: (3:04:02) Pruebas de mar para el CV Vikrant: (3:05:04) Carros ligeros para la IM Thailandesa: (3:05:18) Cazaminas para Pakistan: (3:07:45) FSS Británicos: (3:14:39) Entrega del HMS Spey: (3:15:16) Entrega del RNMB Hebe: (3:15:57) Segundo AOR australiano en casa: (3:17:26) Misiles MBDA para Canada: (3:17:53) Pruebas con armas de AUSV turco: (3:17:53) Misil nativo para Taiwan: (3:18:19) MBDA Albatros para Pakistan: (3:19:32) MBDA para Brasil: (3:20:00) AOR iraní incendiado y hundido: (3:27:41) Alta de una fragata en Irán: (3:36:04) Nuevo dragaminas iraní: (3:48:31) Nueva patrullera para le SVA: (3:50:15) OPV para emiratos Arabes: (3:52:46) Corbeta para Argelia: (3:56:58) OPV para Qatar y más: (3:58:56) Ayuda USA a Libano: (3:59:51) Piratas siempre presentes: (4:03:00) Nuevo LST nigeriano: (4:04:12) Patrulleros para Suiza: (4:11:03) OPV para Portugal: (4:19:60) Mini submarino cubano: (4:21:51) Entrega del Ysabel: (4:29:15) Botadura del S81: (4:29:17)

Tom tries to take the survey himself... the USS Ford doesn't work... the Phrase of the Day... new friends... sports... therapy... and Tommy Riley wins the KJUG Blender Game!

On this episode of the DefAero Report Daily Podcast, sponsored by Bell, Defense & Aerospace Report’s own contributing editor Christopher P. Cavas, just back from a day at sea onboard USS Gerald R. Ford discusses work being done on the ship, COVID-19 precautions and much more, but first Chris Servello, a founder of Provision Advisors (and Defense and Aerospace team member) briefly discusses the Trump Administration's plans to reduce troop numbers in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Over 70 years ago, U.S. Navy aircraft carriers supplanted battleships as preeminent warship with their ability to strike enemy warships or land targets hundreds of miles away. Since World War II, U.S. aircraft carriers and the carrier air wing have operated relatively unthreatened, providing unrivaled air support and power projection capability in every U.S. conflict. Recently, an increasing number of critics are predicting the end of the aircraft carrier era. They cite the growing threats from anti-ship missiles, such as China’s DF-21D “carrier killer”; the proliferation of increasingly quieter attack submarines; and advanced integrated air and missile defense capabilities. They also argue that current carrier strike fighter aircraft and their weapons lack sufficient range to engage targets in a denied/degraded environment. Aircraft carrier proponents argue that a modern U.S. supercarrier uniquely provides a globally deployable U.S. airfield that can rapidly respond to emergent crises and does not depend the approval of any host nation. While they acknowledge the increased threats to the carrier strike group and its air wing, they argue that introduction of the fifth generation F-35, long-range unmanned carrier-based tankers, advanced weapons and electronic warfare systems, and the employment of new operational tactics will enable the aircraft carrier to remain relevant for the foreseeable future. Can the new USS FORD-class aircraft carrier and a modernized carrier air wing provide effective sea-based power projection against near-peer competitors like Russia and China, should the U.S. Navy develop smaller aircraft carriers with new weapons systems and carrier aircraft to meet these 21st Century threats, or should the U.S. move on from the aircraft carrier? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this 75th anniversary special episode of CNA Talks, Executive Vice President Mark Geis leads a discussion on the historical significance of the U.S. Navy's newest carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, and CNA's role in the planning for it over the years. He is joined by experts Dr. Tim Roberts, Dr. George Stewart, and Admiral William Fallon. CNA analysts spent two decades helping to plan for the USS Ford, which was delivered to the Navy this year. Listen to experts discuss the concept, capabilities and possible missions of the Ford-class ships.  Go to www.cna.org/CNAtalks to learn more about the participants and other CNA Talks episodes.

USS Ford commissioning, Ocean Giant Departs for Pacer Goose 2017

Petty Officer Perez trains as a SAR swimmer to help keep USS Gerald R. Ford safe.

2017-06-05 Special EnglishThis is Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing. Here is the news.Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to build the Chinese Navy into a strong and modern force to lend support for the realization of the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation and the dream of a strong military.President Xi is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission. He made the remarks during an inspection of the Chinese Navy headquarters recently.The president congratulated the Party congress of the Navy, met delegates to the congress and conveyed greetings to all navy members.He noted that the navy is a strategic military service concerning national security and overall development. He asked naval authorities to build a world-class force by promoting political awareness, reforms and rule of law.Xi visited the navy&`&s operational command center, where he greeted navy officers who were performing duties at sea.Via video, he first talked with the crew of flotilla 150, which was taking part in an overseas journey of a good-will visit. The crew told Xi that they had visited five countries in more than one month and were warmly welcomed by the host countries. Xi asked them to pass on friendship and contribute to world peace.This is Special English.The leaders of the Group of Seven industrialized nations, the G7, have signed a joint declaration on combating terrorism.The 15-point document says the fight against violent extremism is a major priority of the G7, which will bring the fight to a higher level by relentlessly preventing, investigating and prosecuting terrorist acts, their perpetrators and supporters.The leaders pledged to combat the misuse of the Internet by terrorists to work together to manage the risk posed by foreign fighters as they disperse from theatres of conflict and to take action to cut off sources and channels of terrorist financing.Among the measure is the expansion of the use of Passenger Name Records and Advance Passenger Information in traveler screening.Terrorism was pushed to the top of the G7 summit agenda after a suicide bomber claimed 22 lives and wounded dozens of others when he blew himself up at a concert in the British city of Manchester on 22nd of May.This is Special English.In view of the latest situation in Britain, the government of China&`&s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has issued an Amber Outbound Travel Alert for the country.A spokesman of the Hong Kong regional government said residents who plan to visit the United Kingdom or who are already there should monitor the situation, exercise caution and pay attention to the advice of the local authorities.The announcement came after the British authorities raised the country&`&s terror threat to critical, the highest level, after a suicide bombing at the Manchester Arena left 22 people dead.The Hong Kong regional government said its Security Bureau will closely monitor the situation in Britain, and will issue updates through media and the bureau&`&s mobile app and webpage.Residents who need assistance while in Britain may call the 24-hour hotline of the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the Hong Kong Immigration Department. They may also contact the Chinese Embassy in Britain at the consular protection hotline.Hong Kong residents are encouraged to use the online Registration of Outbound Travel Information service of the Immigration Department to register their contact details and itinerary when outside Hong Kong. The information provided allows the department to disseminate practical information to them through appropriate means on a timely basis when necessary.You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing.China says the current development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is facing new opportunities and challenges.This year marks the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Charter and the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Long-Term Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation by the organization members.Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says that under the collective efforts of all members, the organization has grown into a new type of regional cooperative organization with advanced ideas on cooperation and significant international influence. It plays an important role in promoting regional peace and development.The foreign minister pointed out that the organization is facing new opportunities and challenges in its development.After India and Pakistan complete the process of joining the organization during the forthcoming Astana summit, it will become the world&`&s most populous and largest regional cooperative organization, which will bring unprecedented development capacity and cooperation potential.Wang said that in the face of the rise of protectionism and regional security, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization should adhere to and be supportive of trade liberalization and facilitate and promote the process of economic integration.Meanwhile, the organization should promote security cooperation to combat terrorism, separatism and extremism in a more precise and efficient manner, so as to safeguard the sovereignty and homeland security of all members and maintain the regional peace and stability.This is Special English.A cultural exchange delegation from China has given lectures on Chinese cultural diversity and traditional arts to the students of Kiev Taras Shevchenko National University in Ukraine.In particular, the lecture offered insights into Tibet&`&s history, culture, medicine, Buddhism philosophy and arts. It attracted an audience of around 300 people. Karina Kolyadych, a third-year student at the university&`&s faculty of regional studies, said the lecture on Tibetan thangka art kindled her particular interest. Thangka is the form of scroll paintings on paper, cloth or silk, which has a 1,300-year-old history.The lecturers also introduced cultural features of other Chinese ethnic groups to the Ukrainian public, stressing harmony and equality among the people of all of China&`&s 56 ethnic groups.While speaking after the lecture, a student of the university&`&s faculty of international information said ethnically diversed Ukraine has to learn from China&`&s experience in building a harmonious society.This is Special English.The Chinese Bridge, a Chinese language proficiency contest for foreign students, has been held in Kabul, Afghanistan.The first prize went to Ahmad Walid Ahadi from the Confucius Institute at Kabul University and another student from Marefat, a famous private school in Afghanistan. The top winners will represent Afghanistan in the final event in China later this year.A total of 12 students from Kabul University and Marefat took part in the contest.There are three sections in the contest themed "Dreams Enlighten Future", namely Chinese speech, knowledge of China, and a China-related talent show.In his speech, one of the winners, Ahadi, talked about his dream of becoming a diplomat working to improve China-Afghanistan friendly relations. Contestants also performed Wushu, the Chinese martial art, and Chinese calligraphy, for the audience.An official from the Confucius Institute at Kabul University said that in the backdrop of the Belt and Road Initiative, they hope to facilitate such bilateral exchanges by teaching students about the Chinese language and culture.Founded in 2008, the Confucius Institute at Kabul University has enrolled 321 students, 246 of whom have won the scholarships to study in China. It cooperates with Marefat School to further promote the Chinese language teaching and Chinese culture.You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing. You can access the program by logging on to crienglish.com. You can also find us on our Apple Podcast. Now the news continues.A fund of 160 million yuan, roughly 23 million U.S. dollars, has been set up to help the development of four space science satellites, as well as advanced scientific research.The fund was jointly set up by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, with each side sponsoring half of the investment. The fund will last from 2017 to 2020.The four satellites are the Dark Matter Particle Explorer Satellite, retrievable scientific research satellite SJ-10, a quantum communication satellite and a hard X-ray modulation telescope satellite.The fund will support experiments including the exploration of dark matter particles, microgravity science and space life science, as well as the observation of compact objects including black holes and neutron stars. This is Special English.American astronauts have successfully replaced a failed computer relay box outside the International Space Station during a short spacewalk that lasted less than three hours.U.S. space agency NASA has declared victory on the installation of this replacement. A NASA TV commentator said around two hours into the contingency spacewalk conducted by astronauts Peggy Whitson and Jack Fischer that the relay box, known as MDM, which failed on Saturday, which is one of two units that regulate the operation of radiators, solar arrays and cooling loops, have been successfully replaced.The cause of the MDM failure is not known, but because each MDM is capable of performing the critical station functions, the crew on the station was never in danger and station operations have not been affected.A similar MDM replacement spacewalk was conducted in April 2014.Typical spacewalks last around six and a half hours, but Tuesday&`&s spacewalk lasted just two hours and 46 minutes.During the spacewalk, the two astronauts also installed a pair of antennae on the station to enhance wireless communication for future spacewalks.This is Special English.The latest and most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has left Norfolk naval station for acceptance trial.Media reported that the first-of-its-class warship will conduct test operations at sea, ensuring that it was built according to contract specifications.American navy officials say the acceptance trial, the last phase before the deliverance of the ship to the Navy, will be overseen by the Navy&`&s Board of Inspection and Survey.Acting Navy Secretary Sean Stackley predicted recently that the aircraft carrier, hull numbered CVN-78, will soon enter service upon completion of its acceptance trial.The USS Ford completed its shipbuilder&`&s trial in April.Construction of the USS Ford began in 2005 and was originally set to be completed in September 2015, but saw its construction delayed and its cost raised to 12.9 billion U.S. dollars, up two billion dollars from its original cost forecast.The USS Ford is the first of a new class of supercarriers. Boasting the most advanced weapons in the world, it is part of a push by the U.S. government to bolster its naval power. You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing.The China Xinjiang International Dance Festival will be held in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from July 20 to August 5.Local officials say that with the theme "Chinese dream, colorful Silk Road", the festival will be an artistic gala of dance from both home and abroad.The festival will present more than 60 performances by art groups from Pakistan, Egypt, Russia and other countries in Asia, Africa and Europe, as well as domestic groups, including groups from Xinjiang. This is Special English.Archaeologists in north China&`&s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region recently found a cave painting of human hand prints that they estimate to date back to the Paleolithic Period.（全文见周六微信。）

Future USS Gerald R. Ford Underway for Builder's Sea Trials, Navy Implements SGLI On-Line

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker is joined by Don DeBar, host of Community Progressive Radio, and Alexander Mercouris, editor-in-chief of The Duran. The anti-Russia witch hunt continues as Attorney General Jeff Sessions has recused himself from the Justice Department investigation into Russian influence and faces calls for his resignation -- not for his record of extreme racism, but because of a routine meeting with the Russian ambassador to the United States.Donald Trump spoke yesterday in the USS Ford supercarrier, touting his administration’s plans for a massive military buildup. Will this spark a global arms race? Brian is joined by international affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda.The International Monetary Fund turned 70 years old this week. An essential pillar of the post-war world order, the IMF has spread misery, debt and free-market dogma around the world. Pete Dolack, an organizer with Trade Justice New York Metro, joins the show.

http://www.epicprogress.com/daily-trump-damage-report-292017/ Happy Nazis, Trickledown 2.0 (The Moistening), wall costs, unbelievable White House product sponsorship opportunities, and which minority is next on the hit list? All this and more in today’s Daily Trump Damage Report for Thursday, February 9th, 2017.• Trump feels strongly that the state should be able to take all of your property without having a criminal conviction. At a meeting with Sheriffs, the orange menace espoused a penchant for making civil forfeiture easier, while simultaneously indicating that he doesn’t understand what it is.• White Nationalists are extremely invigorated and excited by the successful nomination of Jeff “Klampet Keebler” Sessions. White power online news sites and prominent KKK Grand Wizard and former Republican candidate David Duke hailed Sessions becoming the nation’s new Attorney General as a great step forward, in hopes that the Justice Department will begin targeting “thugs and illegals” – not-so-dog-whistle dog whistles.• Trump hypes a “phenomenal” tax package coming in a few weeks, offering no details. We do not need the details to know that it will offer a gargantuan tax cut to the richest 100 families in America, a sizable tax cut to the upper 3%, a rounding error of a tax cut to anyone making less than $200k a year, and lastly is formulated to bankrupt and default the United States government within 4 years.• Trump’s border wall is now expected to cost $21.6 billion in non-alternative fact dollars, and take 3.5 years to build. For the same cost, America could purchase a measles vaccine for every child on the planet, buy two USS Ford aircraft carriers, purchase the planet’s music industry, buy Iceland with enough money left to plop 7 Burj Kalifa skyscrapers on it. Net migration from Mexico was 0 for the past several years.• Inspiration for Disturbed’s rendition of the Sound of Silence and current White House adviser Steve Bannon would like you to very much know he is super-duper friends with Reince Priebus and would never, ever stab him in the back to save himself from the ire of Trump.• Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch’s anti-Trump comments may help him succeed in making it to the bench, which call into question whether or not this was the whole point of the comments.• John McCain schools Trump’s perpetually humiliated press deceiver, Sean Spicer.• The chief information security officer at the White House has been removed, and we are not sure if he was fired or resigned. No comment has been issued as to whether or not a replacement has taken over. Trump and staff continue to use unsecured email servers and unsecured smartphones proving that he is significantly dumber and more careless than he ever accused Hillary Clinton of being.• CNN’s host Chris Cuomo says that being called “fake news” is the journalist equivalent of the “n” word. It isn’t. He apologizes later. Trump and surrogates will use the mistake to raise the blood pressure of the authoritarians who empowered them.• Why is the White House Press Corps not asking about Trump being owned by Russia, or the corruption surrounding their intelligence agencies activities on Trump’s behalf?• In Trump’s’ call with Vladimir Putin, he did not know what the START nuclear deployment treaty was. Told, he said he did not like it. He then said he was like, popular, and stuff.• A federal appeals court bodyslammed Trump’s Muslim ban, and reminded the White House counsel that they do not have power to interpret law or executive orders.• Fourth broken seal of the actual apocalypse and singular incarnation of the abstract concept of falsehood, Kellyanne Conway breaks a pile of ethics rules by telling people to “go buy Ivanka’s stuff!”, using the office of the President to hawk the shoddy Chinese-made merchandise of the spoiled orange oligarch’s daughter.• Chuck Cooper withdraws from consideration for Trump’s next solicitor general, leaving the door open for the nomination of Kellyanne Conway’s husband, George Conway. The solicitor general is responsible for arguing the US government’s case before the Supreme Court. Conway has only ever argued once before the Supreme Court. George, a monster befitting the spouse of Kellyanne, represented murder-product producer tobacco giant Philip Morris.• First they came for the Muslims. Next, they came for the Mexicans, and Trump is now preparing a vicious deportation executive order.• Trump signs three new sweeping executive orders on law enforcement. In it, he directs Sessions to figure out how to maximize punishments for non-violent drug offenders and use actions he seems necessary to guard against cartels which “are destroying the blood of our youth and other people.”• An insider continues to reveal the secretive goings on inside the Trump White House, demonstrating that Trump likes his administration the way he likes his women – funded by Russian intelligence and prone to leaking.