Headlines, 5-8-25: Threat; UN $$; Coolness; Dem Violence; Sanctuary States; New Pope

President Trump said: It's Very Simple, Iran Can Hand Over Nuclear Fuel or [here]
5-8-25, Newsmax -- President Trump issued a blunt warning to Iran regarding its uranium enrichment centrifuges, emphasizing the USA won't tolerate nuclear threats under his leadership. On "The Hugh Hewitt Show" he said: 
"There are only two alternatives — blow them up nicely or blow them up viciously... " 
The President reiterated and reinforced the evil attack on the Jews on the Oct. 7, 2023 when the Iran supported Islamic terror group from Gaza, Hamas invaded and massacred Jews in Israel. Clearly it's well known that Iran has repeatedly proclaimed they will push Israel into the sea. ​More here

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The United Nations' Budget for 2025 is $3.72 billion
Apparently many nations believe the UN is a waste of their money as they don't pay their dues - INCLUDING THE USA

2-13-24, HRW.com [here] --  The United States owes the most but continues to make partial payments. According to UN sources, the US owes $1.1 billion to the UN’s regular budget for 2023 and 2024 plus additional arrears. 

50 other nations also haven’t paid. China, the second biggest contributor, didn’t pay.

  Delegations from China, Russia, Cuba and others have been trying for years to defund UN human rights work. 

Is the United Nations going bankrupt? [here]
5-4-25, IMedia.com --  China and the USA haven't paid their 2024 dues. ... Unlike the USA's direct refusal to pay, China has chosen a more subtle way - delayed payment.

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Lunatics Try to Be Cool
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5-7-25, LA TIMES--Democrats manufactured cool is cringe worthy — and gimmicks won’t save a party that’s forgotten how to be real. Rebranding advice is plentiful, if conflicting. James Carville thinks Democrats should just get out of the way and let Trump self-destruct (a strategy that might work for the midterms, but eventually a party has to stand for something). Meanwhile, David Hogg, the new vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, wants to spend millions purging the party’s incumbent geriatrics — a bold move that could sabotage a promising election night. the Democratic brand is cooked. Worse: It’s lame. https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2025-04-28/democratic-party-midterms-2028-presidential-election

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Democrats Protect Illegal Migrant Criminals

5-6-25, Newsmax [here] -- Three Democrat governors: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and Tim Walz (aka Tampon Tim) of Minnesota will testify before the House Oversight Committee on June 12, 2025. Chairman James Comer, [R-Ky] reported they will testify about their sanctuary policies permitting and protecting illegal criminal migrants in their states. Their accountability is on the table regarding their lawful adherence to President Trump's fulfilling laws against illegal immigration in the United States of America.

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Democrat Suggests Violence

5-6-25, On 5-4-25 US Texas Democrat Rep Jasmine Crockett insights violence in her commencement speech at Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi. She said when facing adversity: “There are people that are going to tell you that there is not a table in which there is not a seat for you, but I am here to remind you of Montgomery and those folding chairs.” https://www.skynews.com.au/world-news/united-states/jasmine-crockett-slammed-for-encouraging-college-students-to-use-a-chair-against-adversaries/video/a842f73fd20d5ddf82cb324d4c3a0643

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American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost elected pope [here]
5-8-25, NYPost -- American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost elected the next Roman Catholic [RC] Christian Church Pope. Prevost was an American missionary spending career in Peru. He graduated from Villanova University outside Philadelphia USA with a degree in mathematics.  In 2023 he was chosen to serve as the powerful head of the office that vets the world's bishop nominations; one of the RC church most important jobs. He acquired Peruvian citizenship in 2015 and in 2023 assumed the presidency of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. Ever since he arrived in Rome, Prevost has kept a low public profile.