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A new analysis highlights how American public perception of government corruption has reached unprecedented levels, reflecting deepening institutional distrust across the political spectrum.
President Trump released artificially generated combat footage depicting a war he is currently fighting, prompting Pentagon clarification and expert warnings that such digital deception could severely damage American public trust.
American Public Education (APEI) has demonstrated that its multi-year restructuring efforts have finally yielded positive results, indicating a successful turnaround for the institution.
An American public media TV channel lost 70 years of its archive material after its cloud service provider ceased operations, highlighting the importance of multi-location data backup.
Michael Allen, a former national security aide, stated that the US's inability to maintain a coherent message on Iran has caused confusion among the American public and in the Middle East region.
Statistician Nate Silver has suggested that American public sentiment may be 'moving on' from former President Donald Trump, indicating a potential shift in political focus or support.
Mr. Vance has accused Israel of manipulating and attempting to change American public opinion to prolong the war with Iran indefinitely.
An American publication, 'BestFeed,' shared a recipe for a simple, natural fertilizer to increase tomato yields and improve quality without chemicals.
The household savings rate for American consumers has significantly dropped, prompting analysis into the financial health and spending habits of the American public.
Bill Gates appeared before a closed-door panel on Capitol Hill to be questioned by US Congress investigators regarding his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. This testimony follows public scrutiny and polls indicating disapproval of the Trump administration's handling of Epstein cases.
Former Senator Ben Sasse asserted during a Trinity Forum event that American public schools were intentionally designed to separate Catholic children from their parents and priests.
Primary elections across various US states, from California to Iowa, are taking place, providing an indication of the American public's sentiment regarding political figures and movements.
American Public Education released its first-quarter earnings, with highlights from the earnings call detailing the company's financial results and business outlook.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson called on the American public to hold the Trump administration accountable for what it termed a 'war of choice' waged by the US and Israel against Iran.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing demands for his immediate dismissal, with a prominent Democrat labeling him "dangerous to the American public" due to rising measles cases across the United States.
Decades-long allies, the US and Israel are experiencing a growing rift, with polls indicating a significant shift in American public opinion.
Despite close cooperation between Israel and the US in the war against Iran, Israel is losing support among the American public, particularly Democrats. This decline in popularity poses a threat to US backing for Israel.
A new poll suggests that Israel's actions in the war with Iran pose a significant political risk, particularly concerning American public opinion, indicating that the gamble is not paying off.
Donald Trump and White House officials are reportedly attempting to present the war in Iran as a 'game' to a skeptical American public, utilizing various memes, including SpongeBob SquarePants, as part of their communication strategy.
When US Secretary of Defence James Mattis addressed the intensification of US combat operations against the Islamic State group in 2017, he assured the American public of his commitment to “get the strategy right” while maintaining “the rules of engagement” to “protect the innocent.” Mattis’ professional tone was a stark contrast to [current US] Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks following the first days of the joint US-Israeli combat operations in Iran. On March 2, 2026, after bragging about t...
American Public Education has released highlights from its fourth-quarter earnings call, where it provided revenue guidance of $685M–$695M for 2026, driven by new campus expansion and segment realignment initiatives.
US Senator Lindsey Graham expressed a stance during an appearance on Fox News that has attracted much attention in the American public, when he spoke about the attack by the US and Israel on Iran.
The White House has denied reports that former United States President Donald Trump was preparing to address the American public again today.
A Gallup poll reveals a historic shift in American public opinion on the Middle East, with a majority expressing greater sympathy for Palestinians than for Israel for the first time in two decades.
The Fox News AI Newsletter covers the latest advancements in AI technology, addressing both the opportunities and challenges, and claims that the American public is being misled about AI.
An article speculates on what a deep dive into UFO information by former President Trump might reveal to the American public.
When Both Sides Go Quiet Submitted by QTR's Fringe Finance There is a political instinct that I’ve developed over the last few decade or so: when both parties are shouting, it’s business as usual. When both parties go quiet, pay attention, because something ugly is probably getting passed or covered up, and the American taxpayer is likely footing the bill of consequences. Few public controversies in recent memory have generated as much bipartisan distrust as the handling of the Epstein files. Republicans accused Democrats of failing to pursue full transparency while President Biden was in office. Now Democrats accuse Republicans of withholding or slow-walking the release of the complete records. The blame shifts with political control, but the underlying fact pattern remains the same: both parties have figures of influence whose names have surfaced in connection with Epstein’s orbit. That reality complicates the politics of accountability and fuels public suspicion that neither side is entirely comfortable with full disclosure. What should have been a straightforward matter of transparency, identifying networks of power, influence, and possible criminal complicity, has instead unfolded as a slow humiliating drip of redactions, procedural delays, partial disclosures and cagey congressional testimony. Each release seems to raise more questions than it resolves. These questions revolve around sex trafficking, exploitation, abuse of minors, coercion and manipulation, elite complicity, obstruction of justice, etc. But the deeper damage taking place now is not only about the crimes associated with Jeffrey Epstein. It is about institutional response. If only one political party had meaningful exposure to the scandal, the other would likely have been far more relentless in demanding transparency. But this is different. Despite Democrats harping on the files now, they were quiet in the years prior to Trump’s second term and, because Epstein’s connections span media, finance, academia, and politics, the discomfort still appears bipartisan. And that is precisely what unsettles me. When both political parties fail to press aggressively on something meaningful, especially something morally explosive, it often suggests that the issue cuts deeper than surface narratives allow. Bipartisan hesitation can signal overlapping vulnerability. Silence across the aisle is rarely accidental. The horror here is not just what may have occurred in private circles of power, but the perception that the institutions tasked with accountability are reluctant to fully illuminate it. Justice delayed in cases involving elites feels less like procedural caution and more like reputational risk management. Whether or not that perception is entirely fair, it is corrosive. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs’ chief legal officer Kathryn Ruemmler announced her resignation after new emails with Epstein came to light, prompting internal pressure at the firm. British political figure Peter Mandelson resigned from the House of Lords and the Labour Party, and Scotland Yard has opened a criminal investigation into his ties with Epstein. In Norway, parliament has launched an external inquiry into prominent diplomats for their connections to Epstein, and police are investigating corruption allegations against former prime minister Thorbjørn Jagland and others. 🔥 50% OFF FOR LIFE: Using this coupon entitles you to 50% off an annual subscription to Fringe Finance for life: Get 50% off forever Across Europe, these disclosures have triggered formal probes, resignations, and institutional reviews that contrast sharply with the relative lack of accountability for high-profile figures in the United States, where calls for investigations and resignations have largely stalled. I mean, is Les Wexner really allowed to just walk around free at this point? How can that be possible? How are Kimbal Musk and Elon Musk allowed to remain on Tesla’s board? Why isn’t Bill Gates being hauled in front of congress? I have long argued that Americans should apply the same “when both parties agree, the American public is getting screwed” scrutiny to monetary policy for a similar reason. It is one of the few areas where both major political parties display remarkable convergence. While they wage visible battles over cultural issues and tax rates, they tend to align on central banking frameworks, large scale liquidity interventions, and deficit tolerance. Like other cover-ups, that alignment deserves examination. Monetary policy operates largely outside daily partisan warfare, yet it shapes purchasing power, asset prices, debt burdens, and wealth distribution. When balance sheets expand aggressively and markets are repeatedly stabilized during downturns, the effects are uneven. Asset holders often benefit first and most. Meanwhile, wage earners experience the lagging side effects such as inflationary pressure, higher living costs, and diminished purchasing power. Supporters of Modern Monetary Theory argue that sovereign currency systems provide more fiscal flexibility than traditionally assumed. Critics counter that, in practice, repeated interventions risk entrenching a cycle in which gains are privatized and losses are socialized. When markets rise, the wealth effect accrues to those with substantial exposure. When markets falter, public backstops prevent collapse. The middle class absorbs the inflationary residue. And the wealth gap widens: The structural similarity matters. When both parties avoid aggressive debate on a policy that materially burdens the average American, it raises the same instinctive question of what incentives are being protected. Monetary policy may not carry the visceral grotesqueness of the Epstein scandal, but it carries long term economic consequences that most Americans don’t know they are bearing, and don’t understand that they are being lied to about. The comparison is not moral equivalence. It is structural parallel. In one case, alleged networks of power may be shielded by mutual hesitation. In the other, a financial architecture persists with limited democratic scrutiny because challenging it would destabilize shared political comfort. In both cases, bipartisan alignment dampens confrontation. Two forms of silence. Two different domains. Both revealing. Foreign policy, particularly the authorization and funding of wars, has often followed a similar pattern. While domestic issues produce loud partisan divides, military interventions abroad frequently pass with overwhelming support from leadership in both parties. Public debate may flare at the margins, but institutional consensus tends to solidify quickly once action begins. History shows that major military engagements, from post 9/11 authorizations to prolonged overseas conflicts, have often been backed by broad congressional majorities. The initial votes are decisive. The funding continues year after year. Only later, when costs mount and public opinion shifts, does meaningful dissent emerge. By then, strategic commitments and financial obligations are deeply entrenched. Again, the pattern is not about moral equivalence between policy domains. It is about incentives. When both political parties converge quickly on matters involving immense money, immense power, or immense liability, scrutiny tends to narrow rather than widen. And when scrutiny narrows at the highest levels, the public’s role shifts from participant to spectator. When both political parties fail to address something meaningful, when they close ranks instead of competing for exposure, the public should not assume the issue is trivial. More often, it suggests the truth behind the surface may be larger and more consequential than advertised. Democracies depend not just on disagreement, but on adversarial pressure. When that pressure disappears, citizens are right to lean in, not tune out. When both sides go quiet, the story is rarely over. As the Epstein files are showing, it may simply run far deeper than we are being shown. Now read: Today's Epstein’s Records Destroy Official Narratives Our Liquidity Addiction Continues Do DOJ Docs Show Epstein Death Notice A Day Early? 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The renewable energy subsidiary of SoftBank submitted registration documents for an American public offering, capitalizing on surging power demands driven by artificial intelligence data centers.
Independent research suggests the Environmental Protection Agency is altering safety data regarding TBBPA, a widely used chemical that poses potential health risks to the American public, particularly children.
Former CIA official John Kiriakou stated in his podcast that Israel has lost the support of the American public and military. He referenced anti-Netanyahu messages left by US soldiers on a plane wing and warned that Trump would not be president indefinitely.
A newly released email reportedly shows Anthony Fauci was aware of asymptomatic COVID-19 transmission months before he cited it as a reason to change mask guidance, leading to accusations that he hid the truth from the American public.
Israeli Knesset member Sharren Haskel was summoned by Lahav 433 in connection with an election scandal involving the State Comptroller. This development occurs as Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged a decline in his popularity among the American public.
The Pentagon is withholding details about the Iran War, a lack of transparency that reflects a tension between claims of operational security and the American public’s right to know what the military is doing.
Senator JD Vance has accused a faction within the Israeli government of attempting to manipulate American public opinion to oppose a deal with Iran and prolong conflict. Vance stated that this group sought to influence US citizens against diplomacy with Iran.
An analysis discusses Israel's declining bipartisan support in the US Congress, attributing it to a shift in American public opinion, with a third of Americans now believing Israel has committed genocide.
Discussions are ongoing regarding the Iran ceasefire deal, acknowledging its imperfections while highlighting its alignment with American public sentiment. The agreement also sheds light on the limitations of American power in the region, with various outlets covering related aspects of Iran, US, and ceasefire.
James Earl Ray, the convicted assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., shocked the American public in 1977 when he successfully escaped from a high-security prison in Tennessee.
A new Gallup poll indicates a downtick in American public support for same-sex marriage and transgender acceptance, suggesting a potential stalling or reversal of previously rising trends in LGBTQ+ issues.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) has reported overcoming financial challenges posed by headwinds in the Middle East, demonstrating resilience in its operations.
A particular investment fund divested $8.1 million worth of shares in American Public Education after the stock's value more than doubled. This move highlights a strategic profit-taking decision by the fund.
President Trump announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, citing dissatisfaction with trade relations. The European Union quickly responded, urging the US to honor existing agreements and warning of potential countermeasures.
An opinion piece by Francine Prose explores the American public's varied reactions, including outrage, exhaustion, and numbness, to current chaotic events, specifically referencing a recent shooting in Washington D.C.
The Taiwanese documentary titled 'Invisible Nation' is scheduled to be broadcast on the American public television network PBS.
A former Trump White House official has criticized the administration's failure to effectively communicate and justify its war efforts to the American public.
The United States' strikes and subsequent words from President Donald Trump about eradicating 'one civilization' have met with criticism across the American public.
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's joint aggression against Iran has faced criticism and negative reactions, leading to questions about whether the US and Israel are still aligned in their approach, with reports highlighting diverging tactics between the two nations and a shift in American public opinion regarding the Middle East.
Scotiabank has raised its price target for SL Green Realty to $52 from $51, signaling a slightly more optimistic outlook for the real estate investment trust.
The American public reportedly disapproves of the recent assault on Iran, reflecting a sentiment against military action in the region.
In an interview with FRANCE 24, renowned historian Rashid Khalidi described a "seismic, fundamental shift" in American public opinion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He also argued that Israel rests on the "absolute supremacy of one group throughout Palestine", but that equality is the only basis for any "sustainable, just solution".
A new Gallup poll reveals a significant shift in American public opinion, with sympathies moving dramatically in favor of Palestinians.
A new Gallup poll reveals an unprecedented shift in American public opinion, with more Americans now supporting the Palestinian side over the Israeli side in the conflict.
Donald Trump's deep dive into UFOs could potentially reveal significant information to the American public, sparking speculation about what might be disclosed.
The president has not laid out in detail to the American public why he might be leading the U.S. into its most aggressive action against Tehran since its 1979 revolution.
A new analysis reveals that American public libraries are reaching a breaking point due to escalating political scrutiny and ideological conflicts. The report underscores mounting challenges librarians face in maintaining access to diverse materials and services.
Reports indicate a record decline in American public support for a potential war in Iran.
The New York Times published an article emphasizing Moldova's significant importance to Russia, suggesting it is being used as a testing ground for hybrid warfare methods. The American publication also referenced investigations by ZdG in its report.
JBS N.V. reported non-GAAP EPS of $0.20, missing estimates, but revenue of $23.9M beat expectations. American Public Education's GAAP EPS of $0.52 beat estimates, and its revenue of $171.73M also surpassed projections.
A new poll indicates that Democratic socialists face mixed understanding among the American public, with only 49% of Americans reporting they grasp their policies.
A report claims Israel has spent $100 million in an effort to manipulate American public opinion.
Senator JD Vance accused a faction within the Israeli government of manipulating American public opinion to prolong a war with Iran. He suggested that these elements are pushing for an endless conflict.
An American newspaper reportedly suggests Hungary as a positive example, prompting questions about whether the USA will learn from Hungary's 'painful lesson' or repeat similar mistakes.
Once a valued trait in American public life, empathy is now facing criticism from the far right, who view it as a sign of weakness, while even the left questions its relevance in a world perceived as increasingly brutal.
A report explores American public opinion regarding US intervention in conflicts abroad, noting that while many Iranians may be unhappy with their government, this does not necessarily translate to support for American or Israeli military strikes.
A prominent American publication has dedicated a significant article to the Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team, describing the country as 'war-torn'.
An opinion piece discusses the observation that every feminist advance in American public life has been met with an equally strong backlash.
GMR, a company backed by KKR, is reportedly exploring a US initial public offering that could value it at $5 billion. The move would allow the company to tap into the American public market.
Pentagon officials, including Pete Hegseth, faced intense congressional scrutiny during a hearing regarding the estimated $25 billion cost of the war in Iran. Lawmakers questioned the figures and the administration's handling of the conflict.
US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended for an additional three weeks. Trump also stated that Israel retains the right to launch attacks, emphasizing they would be careful.
An opinion piece explores the profound dispute over who holds the authority to enunciate Christian morality in the American public sphere, drawing parallels between Trump and historical figures like Louis XIV.
Donald Trump has reportedly resumed his criticism of NATO, even as polls indicate that the American public generally supports the alliance.
French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticized Donald Trump, calling his statements 'unserious' and rejecting a military operation to open the Strait of Hormuz as 'unrealistic'. This comes as Trump's rhetoric on the Iran conflict continues to draw criticism and raise concerns among European allies.
A new poll indicates a significant shift in American public opinion towards Israel, with a dramatic drop in positive views among Democrats compared to three years ago.
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A survey of 1,000 Americans indicates that resistance to the U.S. military campaign in Iran is easing, though a majority still favor ending the strikes.
As military cooperation between Washington and Jerusalem reaches unprecedented levels, shifting American public opinion and political divisions threaten to reshape the alliance
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US President Donald Trump briefly laid out his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, saying he would not allow the world’s biggest sponsor of terrorism to have a nuclear weapon. Even while assembling a massive military force in the Middle East, Trump has done little to explain to the American public why he might be leading the US into its most aggressive action against the Islamic Republic since its 1979 revolution. In his speech, Trump...
An article speculates on what a deep dive into UFOs by former President Trump might reveal to the American public.
Obama Says Aliens Exist But Are Not Kept In Area 51 Authored by Rachel Roberts via The Epoch Times, Former U.S. President Barack Obama said in a Feb. 14 podcast interview that aliens are real but that none are kept at the secretive Area 51 military base in the Nevada desert, later adding that he didn’t see any evidence indicating that extraterrestrials have contacted Earth during his presidency. In the interview, when asked, “Are aliens real?” Obama replied, “They’re real, but I haven’t seen them—and they’re not being kept in [Area 51]. There’s no underground facility, unless there’s this enormous conspiracy and they hid it from the president of the United States.” Obama became the first leader of the United States to affirm the existence of extraterrestrial life when questioned by progressive podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen in a video posted on YouTube. After the interview went viral, Obama said on Instagram that he wanted to “clarify” his comments to Cohen, writing that he was “trying to stick with the spirit of the speed round” while speaking on the podcast. “Statistically, the universe is so vast that the odds are good there’s life out there,” he wrote. “But the distances between solar systems are so great that the chances we’ve been visited by aliens is low, and I saw no evidence during my presidency that extraterrestrials have made contact with us. Really!” In 2013, Obama was possibly the first U.S. leader to acknowledge the existence of Area 51, an Air Force base built during the Cold War, which has long been rumored to house extraterrestrials and unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Cohen did not ask Obama a follow-up question on the issue. Instead, he asked the former president what his first question had been upon entering the White House. “Where are the aliens?” Obama joked in response. Some critics, including British political commentator Calvin Robinson, said Cohen should have asked Obama for more information about aliens. “When a former President of the United States says on the record there are aliens, YOU FOLLOW UP WITH RELEVANT QUESTIONS. You do not continue reading from your script,” he wrote on X. The U.S. government first acknowledged Area 51’s existence in 2013 through a Freedom of Information request and has declassified documents detailing its history and purpose. The base has been a testing ground for a host of top-secret aircraft, including the U-2 in the 1950s and later the F-117 stealth fighter. Trump Admin on Aliens President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism about the existence of aliens, while acknowledging that “anything is possible.” Trump addressed the subject in several media appearances during the 2024 presidential campaign. On a podcast with Lex Fridman, Trump said he would consider pushing the Pentagon to release additional UFO footage that many believe is classified. “Oh yeah, sure, I’ll do that. I would do that. I’d love to do that,” Trump said, noting that public pressure to disclose records relating to UFOs is similar to that surrounding the John F. Kennedy assassination. On Logan Paul’s “Impaulsive” podcast in June 2025, Trump said, “Am I a believer? No, I can’t say I am." “But I have met with people, serious people, that say there’s some really strange things flying around out there.” Trump added that given the size of the universe, “Why wouldn’t there be something, somebody?” Vice President JD Vance has expressed his personal enthusiasm, telling the “Ruthless” podcast in August 2025 that he is “obsessed with the whole UFO thing.” “What’s actually going on? What were those videos all about? What’s actually happening?” Vance probed. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said last August that she believes aliens may exist and that the U.S. government holds classified information on the subject. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in Washington on Dec. 2, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Gabbard pledged to share disclosures from ongoing investigations into UFOs amid growing discussion of the phenomena at the highest levels of government. Pentagon Cases Unresolved The Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) continues to investigate more than 1,600 reports of “unidentified aerial phenomena,” an official term that has largely replaced “UFOs.” At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in November 2024, AARO’s director, Jon T. Kosloski, detailed cases the military believes it has solved—such as the widely circulated 2016 “GOFAST” video, now thought to show an object flying at 13,000 feet rather than right above the water—as well as other incidents which have so far defied explanation. Previous presidents, including Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, have discussed their curiosity about alien life without confirming a belief in it. Carter reported that he saw an unidentified bright object in the sky when he was governor of Georgia in 1969, although he later said it was likely a natural phenomenon. A view of Area 51. Google Maps/Screenshot via The Epoch Times Clinton said that he was curious about the possibility of extraterrestrial life and that he had asked aides to look into both Area 51 and the Roswell incident of 1947, which gave rise to much speculation about a government cover-up. After Air Force personnel recovered metallic and rubber debris near Roswell, New Mexico, the U.S. Army Air Forces announced that they were in possession of a “flying disc” before retracting the statement within a day. Clinton said he was told there was no evidence of alien life in connection with the incident. In 1995, he joked about the Roswell incident, saying, “If the U.S. Air Force did recover any alien bodies, they didn’t tell me about it.” The American public is increasingly convinced that aliens exist and have visited Earth, according to recent polls. More than half (56 percent) of Americans believe extraterrestrials definitely or probably exist, according to a 2025 YouGov poll. Democrat (61 percent) and Independent (59 percent) voters are more likely than Republicans (46 percent) to believe aliens exist, with 73 percent of Americans believing the government would hide evidence of UFOs if it had any, and just 13 percent thinking it would be transparent, according to the same survey. Tyler Durden Tue, 02/17/2026 - 17:00