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Raymond Ibrahim explains the true history of Islam and the West and why there cannot be peace. Then he answers the question, what do we do about it? This video (Episode 604 of Making the Argument ) features host Nick Freitas in a deep-dive discussion with expert researcher Raymond Ibrahim . Together, they analyze the historical and theological roots of Islamic doctrine, its relationship with the West, and current geopolitical challenges. Key Discussion Points: Motivation and Doctrine: Ibrahim argues that while geopolitical grievances are sometimes cited, the primary driver for jihadist movements is rooted in traditional Islamic theology and a historical imperative for conquest, rather than just reactions to U.S. foreign policy ( 05:47 - 07:50 ). The "Moderate" Argument: Ibrahim challenges the notion that "moderate" Muslims represent mainstream Islam, asserting that historical and doctrinal injunctions (such as the treatment of non-Muslims or apostates) def...

By Nick Arama We haven't heard much from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis lately, and that's probably a good thing.  You may recall all the drama in her effort to prosecute the 2020 election interference case against President Donald Trump and how she was disqualified from the case, although she's still the Fulton County District Attorney. But it turns out that she's now claiming to be a victim of voter fraud, and the details are hilarious. Willis told Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne she first learned about the situation when she received a notice from the New York City Board of Elections that a voter registration in her name was being canceled because officials suspected it was fraudulent. Of course, she lives in Georgia, so she's not going to be registering in NYC. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Fani Willis, who once prosecuted Trump for his election denial, just fell victim to voter fraud. Her voter registration was switched to NYC, address to ...

By Ronny Reyes Hundreds of protesters stormed the Roman Colosseum and clashed with police at the historic gates as the demonstrations in France spread to Italy over the weekend. The protesters, many of them young and waving Palestinian flags, were seen cheering and yelling inside the 2,000-year-old arena during the demonstrations in Rome as security forces pushed them out. The tense scene was one of many across the country on Saturday as thousands marched in the streets of Rome, Milan, Turin and other cities to protest the current cost-of-living crisis and the ongoing war in Gaza.  Sudents and young demonstrators briefly occupy the landmark in Rome to protest the war in Gaza and the Italian government. AP The Colosseum had notably upped its security ahead of the protest following months of clashes with tourists running wild in the historic site, with the arena declared a security “red zone” last month.  Along with the clashes at the Colosseum, officials ...

By Charlie Martin Ian A. Brinksman, a government contractor, was arrested by the FBI on October 23 after a search of his residence and charged criminally under the Espionage Act, specifically 18 USC 793(d) . I won't quote the whole paragraph, but I will note the last sentence of paragraph (f): Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than ten years, or both. Now, this is just a charge: he's presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law, yadda yadda yadda. But it's a serious charge. Allegedly, Brinksman was passing TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) to someone identified only as "Individual 1" for publication. "Individual 1" is reportedly Brinksman's girlfriend, whom several news reports have identified as Aida Chavez, a journalist who has a Substack and reports on national security stuff. She has previously been associated with The Nation, The Intercept, More Perfect Union, and The Hill. NEW: After follow...

Trump also said that the US is actively monitoring activity at Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site as well as three other sites that were allegedly destroyed in previous strikes. By IDAN KWELLER US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States would not launch a military strike against Iran today. Asked by a reporter whether a US attack on Iran could take place as soon as today, Trump replied: “Would I tell you that? The answer is no. There will not be a strike today.” The president did not rule out military action at a later date. Earlier on Sunday, Trump told reporters that he has yet to make a decision on whether or not to renew strikes against Iran. “Should I finish the job - which would be very easy to do - or should I reach an agreement? That is the whole decision," he said. A member of a police force stands guard on a street, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran Wednesday, 1st April 2026 (credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WAN...

Unrest in France is but a preview of what's to come in the US if Democrats underperform a week from Tuesday. (International Business Times) By Kelly Sadler The casual way Democrats threaten to throw Republicans in prison or prosecute them for supporting President Trump is alarming and indicative of exactly what they will try to do if they win power on Nov. 3. On “The Bulwark Daily” podcast Monday, Kara Swisher blithely speculated that if Kamala Harris had won the presidency in 2024, Elon Musk might already be in jail and that he “knows what’s coming for him” if Democrats win control of Congress in the midterm elections — though they would not hold that power until the next Congress is seated in January. “If Donald Trump loses the House and the Senate, I would worry. I’d be worried if I were him,” Ms. Swisher said. “So they’re going to start investigating again. You think he’s not on the list? He’s at the top of that list.” Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Michigan Democrat, tried to sc...

By Ward Clark In the previous two world wars, the United States had the luxury of two great oceans separating our homeland from the fighting. In the Great War, the American heartland was out of reach of our primary foe, Germany. In World War II, the Empire of Japan managed to seize islands in Alaska's Aleutian chain, but were driven off. In any future conflict, though, we won't have that luxury. In 1917 and 1941, our military bases in the United States were sheltered from attack, but in any possible major future conflict, they simply won't be. So now, to deal with this likelihood, the Department of War is instituting a plan to make our military bases self-sufficient for at least 90 days — capable of operating with no outside support. This is, candidly, something that should have been done years ago.   The Pentagon is preparing U.S. military bases to keep operating for at least 90 days without outside support as it prepares for the possibility of a major war that could...

By Kyle Becker Elon Musk is not mincing words over a dispute involving Starlink's activities in Ukraine.  In the latest controversy over one of Musk's companies, the tech billionaire dropped plenty of truth bombs. And unlike the bombs being dropped in Russia and Ukraine, those aren't harming anyone. Musk responded Saturday to hit pieces on SpaceX's decision to restrict certain satellite communications capabilities used by Ukrainian forces. And he had some particularly harsh words for those demanding that SpaceX escalate the protracted war. The controversy intensified after CNBC reported Friday that Ukrainian officials were still experiencing restrictions on Starlink and Starshield, disrupting drone operations against Russian forces.  According to the report, drones traveling faster than approximately 100 miles per hour were losing connectivity, interfering with some Ukrainian military operations. The CNBC article provided critical context for the brewing dispute be...

By Jennifer Van Laar There have been some interesting developments in the ongoing saga related to vote-by-mail ballots sent to approximately 20,000 "likely noncitizens" in California, and the Trump DOJ 's efforts to have those ballots segregated and not processed if/when they're returned until citizenship can be verified. As I reported late Friday night, after the DOJ appealed District Court Judge David Carter's "constructive denial" of its emergency motion to force California officials to segregate ballots returned from people on the "likely noncitizen" list to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and filed the same type of emergency motion there, the 9th Circuit ordered the State of California and LA County to respond by noon Pacific time Saturday. Those parties did so, and LA County Registrar Dean Logan also filed a Motion to Dismiss the appeal for lack of jurisdiction. Less than two hours later, an order was issued setting oral arguments (...

By Ward Clark To realize long-term economic success and prosperity, any nation has to be a nation that makes things. And, in the process of making things, ranging from watches to ships, there's one vital material that no economy can do without: Steel. Steel is at the heart of modern manufacturing. Steel can be reused, reforged, reclaimed, and recycled, but a growing economy will always need more steel. The U.S. was once a world leader in the production of high-quality steel, and we're ramping up American steel production again; this time, it's U.S. Steel, which just announced a nearly $3 billion investment in a new hot strip mill in its existing plant, the Mon Valley Works — Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. U. S. Steel’s Board of Directors has approved full funding for a nearly $3 billion investment in a new hot strip mill at the company’s Mon Valley Works – Edgar Thomson Plant near Pittsburgh. The investment will replace aging equipment w...