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Haley Retracts Statement About Texas’ Potential Secession from the US

TL/DR - Presidential candidate for 2024, Nikki Haley, has retracted a previous statement suggesting that Texas could secede from the United States. She clarified her stance during a conversation with CNN's Dana Bash, stating that the Constitution does not permit states to break away from the union. Haley's clarification follows her initial…

Daniels Warns of Looming Economic and Societal Crisis in the U.S.

TL/DR - Former Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels warns of an impending economic and societal crisis in America. He uses the metaphor of a car heading over a canyon wall to illustrate his belief that the country is not being led with proper caution and foresight. Daniels criticizes current leadership, stating that they show no signs of willingness to…

Deptula: US Security at Risk due to Budget Chaos

TL/DR - The article suggests that U.S. budget instability is negatively impacting military capabilities, thereby posing a threat to national security. Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula warns that perceived "weakness encourages aggression" from potential enemies. He suggests that perceived internal dysfunction within the U.S. may signal…

Tropical Storm Ophelia Hits North Carolina Coast

TL/DR - Tropical Storm Ophelia has made landfall on the East Coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding. The storm has resulted in power outages to over 70,000 homes and businesses across North Carolina and the mid-Atlantic, a storm surge flooding of over 3 feet in costal North Carolina, states of emergencies declared in…