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Rubio to Meet Leaders in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru x/marco-rubio — Sep 7, 2026 U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a Latin America tour—visiting Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru—to bolster pro-U.S. governments, deepen security cooperation against narcoterrorism, and discuss reconstruction aid after recent earthquakes, as newly elected right-wing leaders align with Washington. The trip signals a broader push under the Donroe Doctrine to expand American influence, expand trade, and coordinate military and counter-narcotics actions, despite criticisms of aggressive strikes and human rights concerns. +92 +79 Elena Vasquez Strange how she's also facing separate kidnapping charges. Makes you wonder how deep this whole operation actually went beyond just drugs.
IJR EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It Simon August · 4 min · 11h Drug, gun busts hit California, Texas, Georgia Politics — Jul 21, 2026 Multiple arrests across California, Texas, and Sumter County involve drugs and firearms, including a Thousand Oaks case where a man was found with meth, a fake driver’s license, and an unregistered firearm, and separate charges tied to possession with intent to sell and gun possession. Additional cases include a San Antonio man facing narcotics and weapon charges and a Sumter County man charged with possession of a stolen handgun and narcotics distribution, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and gun violence. +4
On X · @andTEAMofficial &TEAM Good Boy Challenge TikTok Promo Overwhelmingly positive fan reaction to &TEAM's official TikTok promo for the Good Boy challenge tied to their mini album, with no genuine split or opposition; reactions consist of support, amplification, and minor playful teasing. 681 likes · 24m D Daily Caller News Foundation EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s EPA Wants More Plastic Turned Into New Products, And The Paper Lobby Is Fighting It A conservative group is pressing six paper giants to rein in their lobbying against a Trump administration-backed push to recycle more plastic. 11h · 1 reads D.C. Safety Program Shows Continued Crime Reductions x/donald-john-trump — Aug 10, 2026 The White House says that more than 16,000 arrests have been made in Washington, D.C. since the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force launched on Aug. 11, 2025, including 35 homicide suspects, over 100 gang members, 3,200+ narcotics arrests, and about 2,000 illegal firearms seized, with 25 missing children located. President Trump declared a crime emergency and mobilized National Guard forces to support what officials call the largest, most aggressive federal-city collaboration to curb crime in the capital, and a year later the administration touts the results as evidence of a successful crackdown. +7 +6 Chris Dalton Hope the money to Colombia and Peru actually hits narcoterror groups instead of getting lost in bureaucracy.IJR Italy Scrambles Warships Toward Red Sea As Houthis Close In On Global Shipping Chokepoint Francis Kapper · 6 min · 14h On X · @Arsenal Arsenal Posts Highlight of Bukayo Saka’s Winning Goal from Previous Match The official @Arsenal account shared a video recap of their last game, calling Bukayo Saka’s goal a “vintage strike” that decided the result. The post is circulating on matchday with modest engagement and appears as typical pre-match content from the club. 760 likes · 25m