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The U.S.-Israel military merger has not become law - yet.

Not because Congress rejected it, but because the House unexpectedly voted down the procedural rule governing debate on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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That vote delayed consideration of the bill, but it did not remove the military merger from it. When the House returns, Congress will almost certainly have another opportunity to consider the legislation.

The American people now have another opportunity to stop it.

What Happened?

The Massie-Khanna Amendment, which would have removed the military merger from the bill, was not made in order by the House Rules Committee, which serves as the traffic cop on legislation, deciding which bills and which amendments move forward.

Whether Israelis will ever comprehend the irreparable damage inflicted upon their country’s reputation by their UN Ambassador, Danny Danon, is a moot point. The damage Israel has done to itself through its barbaric practices in occupied Palestine is simply impossible to overcome.

Danon, however, utilizes a peculiar approach to defending Israel within international institutions: he relies on bullying, intimidation, and an overt attempt to silence anyone who dares to challenge the official Israeli narrative—particularly women leaders. Yet, what makes his behavior most outrageous is his deployment of these abrasive tactics to suppress an issue that demands the utmost sensitivity: the systemic use of sexual violence and human rights abuses against Palestinians.

As the 2026 World Cup unfolded across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the Trump administration’s handling of Iran’s national soccer team drew sharp criticism from sports officials, civil‑rights advocates, and international observers. While Iran was not formally barred from the tournament, a series of restrictive measures — from visa denials to public discouragement — created what many described as an atmosphere of exclusion.

Restrictive Policies and Public Signals

Iran’s players and essential staff ultimately received permission to enter the United States. However, several senior Iranian football officials were denied visas, a move Iranian authorities said undermined their ability to participate fully in the tournament’s administrative and logistical requirements.

President Trump publicly questioned whether Iran’s presence at a World Cup hosted partly on U.S. soil was “appropriate,” comments that Iranian officials interpreted as an attempt to delegitimize their participation. In football circles, speculation even emerged about replacing Iran with Italy — a suggestion that further heightened tensions.

In 1852, Frederick Douglass, the great abolitionist and political figure delivered a lengthy and profound address in upstate New York at a meeting organized by the Rochester Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society titled, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” This week marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence which was adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. In other words, this coming Saturday marks two and a half centuries since the thirteen colonies-Virginia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Georgia-declared their independence from Great Britain. The title of this article is admittedly a shameless, but necessary appropriation of Douglass’s speech. 

With the great media mavens DAVID SALTMAN & KARL GROSSMAN we begin GREEP #272 with a deep deep dive into what has happened with the American corporate takeover of how we get informed in this country.

From DR. RUTH STRAUSS, MYLA RESON, DOROTHY REIK, MICKEY LEADER, ALISON GREENE, RAY LUTZ and more take us to the deep depths of election protection, where the future of the world will soon be decided.

With STEVE CARUSO we also go to the core of AI and Data Centers, now at the cutting edge of a truly landmark grassroots uprising worldwide.

We also deal with the “corruption” of the Supreme Court and the idea that “truth in advertising” could be regulated.

With a stunning tribute to the new American “Algae Pool,” we bid this truly stunning 2+ hour session a fond farewell….& we’ll see you in 2 weeks, after America’s 250th Fourth…….

This is a video interview with Nathan Boucher:   interview by THE LEFT HOOK with Wajahat Ali

https://electiontruthalliance.substack.com/p/this-is-how-musk-and-trump…

The recent war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has generated profound concern both within the Middle East and internationally. Millions have watched the escalation with apprehension, asking why the conflict has become so destructive while appearing no closer to a durable resolution. Although the immediate military confrontations dominate public attention, the roots of the conflict lie in much deeper historical, political, and structural dynamics that cannot be resolved through military means alone.

The central argument of this essay is that the Iran–Israel/United States conflict cannot be understood solely as a dispute over nuclear weapons or regional proxies. Rather, it reflects the interaction of unresolved regional security dilemmas, domestic political incentives, and an evolving international order shaped by shifting patterns of great-power competition. 

By 2028, expect that we will all be dressed in black and white pilgrim real Christian outfits, no grey, and all color outfits will not be allowed. Orange might well be excluded because the color coordinates so well with Trump’s complexion.  Expect the burning of suspected female witches at the stake and the jailing of pot smokers for life. Expect that merely celebrating Independence Day could be a felony.

Expect a new slogan to arise, “You Can’t Defeat the Fetus”. But reality still raises its ugly head because after birth, there are neo-consequences. After that, they don't want to know about you. They don't want to hear from you. Double negatives pile on double negatives. No nothing. No neonatal care, no day care, no Head Start, no school lunch, no food stamps, no welfare, no nothing. If you're preborn, we love ya, you're fine; after birth, kiddo, you’re on your own. Although I do have it on the highest authority that Republicans are secretly trying to allow abortions for African Americans, Asians, Jews, native Indians, and more of their own undesirables.