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It’s week uno of August, one-and-done, and we’re seeing reiterated key points on the immoral unconstitutional US aggression against Iran and our living standards. We also are seeing “GarbAugust” among fans of BookTube on YouTube — that being the willingness of BookTubers to read what might be called “Trash” novels: TV-Tie-Ins, Category Romances, some Pulp Novels. But, often, these novels were written by very adept authors, some of whom (people such as Nora Roberts and James Blish) were well-respected, or soon to be, among readers and other authors. See what you think. We’ll give you an example of a “GarbAugust” oriented video as we close out the Assembly… Let’s get ready for all the stories! As always, please feel free to read all, or just portions, of the Assembly, to leave and return, and to SHARE the internal links and the whole release! Be sure to head to Rumble or Gardner’s X at 6 PM eastern each M-F for the news, from Liberty Conspiracy LIVE! We hope to provide as much big info for freedom fighters as we can!! ALSO, check out the new Former Star Trek Writing Fellow Channels - On YT, and on Rumble! **AND feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of the Assembly, and you also can donate to help the Liberty Conspiracy, itself! Just visit PayPal to help out!

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This, from the major Israeli news channel.

Vance continues to mislead through omission. Iran and Oman will, they tell us, control the strait, and will not charge a TOLL, but, at least Iran, will reserve the right to ask for a “service fee”.

Iran’s govt says they have specific demands.

More propaganda from Vance. Gearing up for the election… (sorry for the X typo!)

IN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ: Early on August 8, the UAE reported that Iran targeted an ADNOC-linked vessel with a missile while it transited the Strait of Hormuz. No casualties occurred and the situation was brought under control. The UAE Foreign Ministry condemned the action as a hostile IRGC “act of piracy” violating freedom of navigation, urging Iran to stop attacks on commercial shipping and fully reopen the strait. ADNOC noted 15 of its vessels have been hit by missiles/drones since the conflict began (one crew death, 20 injured overall). LINK

Gaza (last 24 hours): Israeli forces conducted kinetic operations involving gunfire, tank fire, drones, and artillery across Gaza on August 8 amid reported ceasefire violations. A young Palestinian man was killed by Israeli fire in Deir al-Balah (central Gaza). Tank fire near al-Shakoush (southwest of Khan Younis) wounded seven people, including two children (three critically). Gunfire toward homes and tents in eastern Tuffah and Zeitoun (Gaza City) wounded two children. Drones fired near Bureij and artillery shelled near Maghazi LINK

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Lebanon (latest): On August 5, an IED blast in Majdal Zoun (southern Lebanon) killed two Israeli reservists and seriously wounded four during an IDF operation; Israel called it a Hezbollah ceasefire violation and launched responsive airstrikes/shelling. Lebanese authorities reported one killed and 12 wounded in Tibnine, plus eight wounded in Burj al-Shemali. A Hezbollah drone reportedly struck near IDF forces on August 7; an Israeli soldier was moderately injured in an operational accident on August 8. Activity occurred amid Rome talks. LINK

Lavrov’s comment seems quite valid.

MUSK FINALLY CLOSES STARLINK FOR UKRAINE

“Musk blocks Ukraine from using Starlink for deep strikes in Russia – Atlantic — RT World News” LINK

RUSSIA-CHINA - OPEN ARCTIC SHIPPING ROUTE

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As we know, FLA Gov Ron DeSantis (R) signed two pieces of legislation in consecutive years, both signed in Israel, that punish people for criticizing the state of Israel. The first made it an offense to disseminate written material or to speak against the Israeli state if one is on a FLA-funded school campus or in another govt-funded building. The second gives a harsher punishment for graffiti if it criticizes Israel. This case challenges that first piece of legislation. As a matter of speech rights, no state entity on any statist level should infringe on speech in any way, and all states are morally illegitimate, anyway. But on a constitutional level, those who argue that this is a First Amendment conflict might at first be seen as being correct, but it’s actually a state of Florida Constitution question. The FLA state Constitution DOES protect free speech, so the result also ought to be overturning this statute, but the courts and commentators likely will focus on the US Constitution, which actually only prohibits the US CONGRESS from infringing on speech, establishing a religion, blocking freedom of assembly and blocking journalism.

Influence on politicians

ISRAELI INFLUENCE IN MEDIA - FLOCK CAM STYLE

Key “Judge pauses fines against ex-Fox reporter Catherine Herridge during review” LINK

The hypocrisy - another example

THE TRUMPERS ARE MAKING A BIG MISTAKE.

CIA INFLUENCE ON WIKIPEDIA

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A Reminder, from Friday: “Jobs report shows US unexpectedly lost jobs in July” LINK

No kidding. But it’s good that folks like Heather are trying to get out the info…

But, have no fear, Tariff Man is here… To raise your costs. “President Trump's newest tariffs apply to 99% of US imports: 'If countries are on the right path, they have a certain level of tariff'“ LINK
-In a fascist economy, all is well. “Exclusive - Trump administration to back three mineral projects with $58 million in financing” LINK

Trump REALLY wants Lisa Cook out of the Fed Kitchen, because she wants to be stricter than he desires on interest rates “Fed Governor Lisa Cook is back in Trump’s crosshairs” LINK
-AND “Trump splits Warsh from Fed board in push for lower rates” LINk

Reminders, from Friday:
-”NC pastor suffered stroke in ICE detention, family says” LINK
-Trump definitely loses the “Birthright Citizenship” battle, as he should. “Supreme Court closes door on Trump's birthright citizenship case after missed rehearing deadline” LINK But Trump just did this “Trump signs orders to limit US birthright citizenship, despite Supreme Court ruling” LINK
AND this pol thinks a statute will grant them the power “Sen. Banks introduces 'Citizenship Act' to end birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants” LINK
-Perhaps you, also, are not shocked “FBI not conducting civil rights probe over Maine ICE shooting as questions swirl” LINK

AND NOW, MORE (And there are many links - take your pick!)

MAJOR COURT NEWS FROM CA: “DHS held in contempt over 800 agents’ phone records in Los Angeles sweeps” LINK
-The Battle in Colorado continues “Gunnison County sheriff tells community: "We're done dealing with ICE" LINK
-”Don Lemon asks judge to dismiss 'vindictive' charges tied to Minnesota church protest” LINK
THE COST - IN PART - “Trump's immigration policies impose an 'ICE tax' on food, housing and healthcare, report suggests — but White House blames something else” LINK
MORE ON THE COST TO CONSUMERS “The deportation economy is backfiring on American workers, top economist warns” LINK
-In a free US, the government would not demand to know who was banking with whom. “Bessent announces crack down on undocumented immigrants' 'blatant abuse' of US financial system” LINK
-Here’s an idea… How about NOT KIDNAPPING PEOPLE AND CAGING THEM? AND A SECOND IDEA: HOW ABOUT NOT FORCING ME TO PAY YOU? “Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin visits Colorado, disputes tuberculosis concerns” LINK
-How about the feds recognizing they have no place here, constitutionally, and that it’s a local and state matter, esp re statutes punishing people for purported/alleged assault? “Canadian woman reportedly deported after alleged MAGA-clothing slap faces fundraising setback” LINK
“ICE arrests Trump supporter's fiancee at airport. Now he regrets his vote” LINK
-AND “New Jersey immigrant called his mom from ICE detention to say he was sick. He died the next day” LINK
-AND “Trump’s new deportation rule sets up due process fight over faster removals” LINK
-AND “Chicago's DJ Tunjo and partner in ICE custody after arrest at Midway Airport” LINK

YES, more…

“After more than a year, prosecutors move to drop David Huerta immigration protest charge” LINK
-AND “ICE is now tracking nearly 54,000 immigrants via ankle monitors” LINK
-AND “South Florida teen says she is scared that her mother might be deported after end of Haitian TPS” LINK
-AND “A border agent killed a migrant who crossed into Starr County. Eight months later, it’s still under investigation.” LINK
AND - “Maine nurse detained at Boston Logan International Airport released from ICE custody” LINK
-AND “Alabama teen locked up in ICE detention center for 218 days after speeding in car” LINK
AND “US judges allow Trump to end protections for migrants from South Sudan, Myanmar” LINK
OH! - AND HOW ABOUT…. “Former border officer gets 9 years for waving cartel drug trucks through US inspection lanes” LINK

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No way! Really? “NYC's new tipping law nearly doubled delivery workers' pay per order. But consumers may pay the price” LINK

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The key to recall is that, as long as AI is not stealing (in a Natural Rights conception approach) and it is not being subsidized by govt, it’s just a tool. If a tool can help people get more for less effort, and that frees up labor to do other things, that does not end in greater joblessness, it leads to greater productivity, more savings, and the opportunities to employ more people in new jobs “Democrats' AI bill would tax companies to fund a jobs program” LINK

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GARBAUGUST!

Here’s Olly, of CRIMINOLLY!

TWO! Our good friends Tony Arterburn, Don Jeffries, and Billy Ray Valentine always offer key thoughts re current events, history, and faith. Here, Don chats with Richard Gage, one of the steadfast men pursuing 911 truth. This is a very valuable update on 911 info

THREE! Our fine friends from Knights of the Storm engaged in a fantastic conversation with Dr. Ralph La Guardia, integrated medicine specialist, on Saturday! LINK

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We were able to work past a momentary Comcast internet failure to stream the rest of the show, and I want to thank Furb (you'll see it, and can scroll ahead w our thanks!), of Smoove Foods in Utah (find him here, on X!), for joining us to discuss the O'Leary AI Data Center controversy, and I hope folks will follow his work, as well as the work of journalists whose reports we got to investigate tonight. Join us, m-f 6 PM on Rumble and on X, and find the audio pod via Spotify and here on Substack! - Here is the link to tonight’s video stream! Liberty Conspiracy LIVE 8-7-26 Mid-East NATO-LIKE Pact? Birthright Citizen, AI Centers https://rumble.com/v7dv7lq-liberty-conspiracy-live-8-7-26-mid-east-nato-like-pact-birthright-citizen-a.html

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Fox is trying to shape the new abysmal economic data as a function of consumers responding to the Fed NOT dropping interest rates. They not only are offering utter nonsense re what concerns consumers, they aren’t even paying attention to the fact that the news of Fed rates staying the same only came out last week.

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IRAN

Yep. As we yesterday got to discuss with each other on Liberty Conspiracy Live, Fox intentionally broadcast a bogus “statement” attributed to an Iranian defense official that “admitted” Iran was working on nuclear weapons. It obviously was false. Here is the fallout, no pun intended.

And A MASSIVE STORY.

“Have Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabi just launched an ‘Islamic NATO’? — RT World News” LINK Saudi, Pakistan, and Turkey are forming a NATO-like mutual defense block. This brings together many threads of analysis and thought. First being that Turkey is a NATO member, and this seems to indicate that Erdogan knows his nation will be targeted by NATO and Israel-US once Ukraine falls. Second, this is a response to the fact that Iran has shown that US bases in Saudi and other Middle Eastern nations have not defended them. Third, this has a bearing on the Saudi-Yemen conflict, since Yemen and Iran are important for Pakistan and Turkey economically, but Saudi has been attacking Yemen on behalf of the US and now Yemen is blocking US, Saudi, and Israeli shipping in the Red Sea. Here is more, from Nima Alkorshid and Anthony Aguilar:

And this is key:

Trees, fields, homes, hospitals, schools, bridges, and… water stations. Charming.

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-Trump definitely loses the “Birthright Citizenship” battle, as he should. “Supreme Court closes door on Trump’s birthright citizenship case after missed rehearing deadline” LINK But Trump just did this “Trump signs orders to limit US birthright citizenship, despite Supreme Court ruling” LINK
AND this pol thinks a statute will grant them the power “Sen. Banks introduces ‘Citizenship Act’ to end birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants” LINK
-Perhaps you, also, are not shocked “FBI not conducting civil rights probe over Maine ICE shooting as questions swirl” LINK
-Another example of the ICE touch. “Raleigh woman claims inadequate care after she says father suffered stroke in ICE custody” LINK
-Figure this one out. ICE agents force you to pay for their LARP, to buy their uniforms, guns, cars, food, etc, and their salary. Then, they kidnap people and put them in cages that you also have to fund. This woman got in similar garb, but you didn’t have to pay for it, she posed as an ICE agent, but you didn’t have to pay for it, and she tried to STOP people from being kidnapped - but she is the bad person? “Coral Gables woman poses as ICE officer to stop deportations, faces prison” LINK
-This - How about not using collectivism to send them back to what Rubio, Trump, et al, told us was a collectivist state? “Venezuelans deported from US for first time since earthquakes” LINK
-AND “US law enforcement gave false information in case against woman charged in anti-ICE protest” LINK
-AND “ACLU of Wyoming: Counties deputized local ICE agents illegally” LINK
- And “ICE detains relatives of US troops during immigration crackdown” LINK
-AND “Feds warn sheriffs: Cooperate with ICE or face charges” LINK
-ANNNNNND “Inside the ICE crackdown in Charlotte, North Carolina” LINK
-ANNND “Trump vows to support ICE and curb illegal immigration in Las Vegas address” LINK
-ANNNNNNNND “Airlines push back on ICE airport arrests” LINK

Tied to our coverage of Trump’s appearance yesterday in Vegas applauding himself for syphoning away our money via tariffs, we should note that he appeared at — a casino. He bankrupted multiple casinos. By Jove, that’s apt “The latest: Trump talks up the economy at a Las Vegas casino” LINK

“Inside Kevin O’Leary’s massive Utah data center standoff” LINK Furb, of Smoove Foods (FOUND HERE ON X!), will be with us tonight on Liberty Conspiracy Live to discuss this matter!!

Chris Murphy, Dem Sen from CT, makes a good point.

The only moral political construct is the elimination of the polis, and the allowance for voluntary interactions. Sheldon Richman’s new piece on political philosopher Auberon Herbert allows us to see the thoughts of two men who truly understand this fact.

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Immense thanks to Eric Petersof EricPetersAutosDotCom, for joining us tonight in our Mind Meld to discuss Fauci, the warmonger Ds and Rs, the non-option of leftists who oppose US war then supporting US govt taxation to fund what they want to see done domestically. We explored the problems of collectivism in the form of political socialism, fascism, and the cronyist mindsets that push them all. Big thanks, also, to the great journalists whose work we got to discuss. I hope lots more people will be able to follow them and their work. And join us, m-f 6 pm on Rumble or on X! Here is the link to tonight’s live stream in its stored spot at Rumble! - Liberty Conspiracy Live 8-6-26 Iran-Oman Deal, Trump Lies Re Tariffs, Fauci Felon? https://rumble.com/v7dtm1o-liberty-conspiracy-live-8-6-26-iran-oman-deal-trump-lies-re-tariffs-fauci-f.html And here are some of the big stories we covered tonight…

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The Senate just approved Trump’s hardcore Zionist, pro-jab mandate CDC nom.

AND the feds just approved an mRNA FLU shot…

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MORE, from Del and the Team at ICAN:

***AND THIS, BREAKING: Senate Panel Secures Forensic Copy of Fauci’s COVID-Era Phone
The Senate Homeland Security Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, led by Sen. Ron Johnson, received the phone copy from HHS under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This comes amid scrutiny of Fauci’s time leading the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Republicans see it as a potential breakthrough to review communications and decisions from the COVID-19 response, especially after Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times in a prior hearing. Sens. Paul and Rick Scott praised the move as a step toward answers for the public.

Tucker both released the 1hr 18 min video on it, we also have the printed Ten Points

Many of those points appear to conform with their US Constitution, but some either do not, or they leave room for policy proposals that would run counter to it. Carlson argued that the political system has collapsed into paralysis and looting. He then outlined the ten core qualities he believes America should embody (and largely once did). Here is a clear outline based on his presentation:

1. Fair
   The same rules must apply to everyone — presidents, federal agents, and elites alike. He highlighted the “Epstein class” as the symbol of a corrupt system that protects the powerful.

2. Sovereign
   America must be free from outside control. This includes ending foreign lobbying, corporate capture of government, and high-interest debt that he described as forms of “slavery.”

3. Productive
   Rebuild a real economy based on farming, manufacturing, and craftsmanship. Reject one dominated by finance, real-estate speculation, surveillance, and weapons production.

4. Beautiful
   Prioritize order, beauty, and well-made things. He argued that cities have been deliberately “uglified” through brutalist architecture, graffiti, open drug use, and crime, and that beauty is essential to a healthy society.

5. Healthy
   Americans should be physically and spiritually healthy, clear-eyed, and strong. He endorsed RFK Jr.’s food agenda, called for widespread sobriety, and criticized the heavy use of pharmaceuticals (Xanax, Adderall, SSRIs, etc.).

6. Honest
   Officials who lie to the public should be punished. Most classified records — including those on the JFK assassination and 9/11 — should be opened.

7. Optimistic
   A culture that prioritizes having and raising children as a biological and civilizational duty. He blamed aging and childless elites for short-term policies that disregard future generations.

8. Wise
   Education should teach how the physical world actually works and the unchanging facts of human nature (including innate differences between men and women), rather than credentials, screens, and technological fads.

9. Decent
   A pro-human country that puts people first. This includes apologizing and paying restitution for killing noncombatants, rejecting militaristic rebranding (e.g., “Department of War”), and ending support for allies engaged in what he called genocide.

10. United
    A shared national identity based on citizenship, a common language (English), and ending mass migration until the effects of AI on jobs become clear. Different languages and rapid demographic change, he said, divide a country.

These ten points form the foundation of the vision he offered. Here are Daniel McAdams and Ron Paul on it LINK

El-Sayed has it half-right, since he opposes sending cash to Israel, but he should not assume that it is appropriate for govt to take $ for domestic projects he likes.

Trump is in the midst of a chaos play. Who knows if he really is upset, or all of this “internal division” is for public consumption? He easily should have known of the lack of munitions. It’s clear, based on stockpiles, use, and time to replenish.

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BREAKING:

FOX is stooping to the level of willingly taking up clearly fake news in order to do the equivalent of the “bias news header” that leftist editors used to employ when paper news was king. Put out a big, bold claim, then, later, let it fade without retraction, or, if the news group DOES retract, make the retraction barely noticeable.

According to one of my contacts in DC, Trump is building up forces again on land and sea in the Persian Gulf region, and people like Jack Keene are pushing for him to use them. Here are Daniel Davis and Douglas MacGregor on that madness. Lawrence Kudlow, the Fox host welcoming Keene, nods and agrees. Just bizarre. And, in that segment, check out the lower-third banner about the wicked Mandami’s “commusistisisicmachismo” (That does not mean that the NYC Mayor’s plans are economically or ethically sound, we will touch on that, below)…

And it does seem as if Patrick Henningsen’s theory that Trump will hit, pull back, hit, pull back until just prior to the elections, then announce a “deal” still seems to be the Admin’s plan.

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Israel stepped up its “ceasefire” attacks. “Israel carries out heaviest bombardment of Lebanon since June truce (VIDEOS) — RT World News” LINK The Subhead: “The IDF struck a cemetery prayer hall and bombed a town outside Tyre, Lebanese officials said”
And

From AntiWar “Visiting Gaza, IDF Chief Says the Israeli Military Will Continue ‘Operating Proactively’ - News From Antiwar.com” LINK

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Merz just announced his resignation, on the way. He seems to understand that he cannot push Germany into prosperity via debt-financing a war state and that the German energy problem is going to last a long time.

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The NATO situation is absurd. As you likely know, Ukraine hit a Turkish ship. Turkey is part of NATO. NATO still supports Ukraine.

Russia hit a US-Ukraine drone company last week, and increased the hits last night.

And, indeed, on July 25, Russia struck a drone production facility in Kyiv owned by Terminal Autonomy, a U.S. corporation registered in Delaware. LINK
Terminal Autonomy produces precision deep-strike and AI-guided loitering munitions, including models such as the AQ-400 Scythe and AQ-100 Bayonet, designed with guidance systems resistant to electronic warfare and jamming. These systems were already in active use on the front lines. Russian statements referred to the site as involving a “Ukrainian-American company” that assembled and stored unmanned aerial vehicles (with claims of capacity up to about 1,000 drones per month), though they did not explicitly name the U.S. ownership in initial reports. No casualties were reported from the strike on this facility. Multiple reports describe this as the first known instance in the war in which Russia targeted a facility owned by a U.S. defense-related company, but there WAS one other strike that damaged a Lockheed-Martin plant outside Kiev 18 months ago. These new strikes on logistics hubs and warehouses in the Kyiv region focused on what Russia claimed stored drone components) primarily hit Ukrainian companies and facilities (such as Nova Poshta terminals) or non-U.S. international brands.

And Russian forces intensified their responses because Zelinsky recklessly thought he could score points w Wachtington DC and NATO if he engaged in a lot of drone strikes, strikes which have taken the lives of many civilians in Russia.

The Russian tacticians are working to end this before January, perhaps before the late autumn, but if NATO, the EU, and Trump keep pumping in weapons and money to Ukraine, Zelinsky and co will be perversely incentivized to continue, regardless of the damage done to civilian lives.

Spoken like the aggressive pirate he is

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Eric Peters will join us, tonight, on Liberty Conspiracy Live, to cover this: “Freedom Cars” - EPautos - Libertarian Car Talk LINK

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Trump claims that tariffs made us rich. This coming from the man who, while standing in front of a wall with an anti-tax on tips message, already hit Americans with the largest tax increase in 70 years, thanks to his tariffs. The first Trump Administration (2017–2021) imposed new tariffs on roughly $380 billion of U.S. imports, primarily 25% on steel, 10% on aluminum under Section 232, and successive Section 301 duties on Chinese goods covering over $300 billion in trade. The steel tariffs harmed some U.S. steelmakers. Firms such as Allegheny Technologies and NLMK USA, which depended on imported semi-finished slabs for rolling, faced prohibitive costs, paid tens of millions in duties, and idled operations after exclusion requests were denied. Even integrated producers like U.S. Steel saw market-value losses exceeding $5 billion and furnace idlings amid overcapacity and weaker demand.
-In his second term beginning January 2025, President Trump’s tariffs extracted substantial sums from importers before any IEEPA-related refunds. By late 2025, new duties exceeded $200 billion, with total customs collections reaching $264 billion that year. Approximately $166 billion came from IEEPA-based reciprocal and other measures later ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court in February 2026. LINK

Numerous states are suing him over his new attempt to slam US consumers. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2411). This is the fake “authority” the Trump Administration is relying on for the latest round of tariffs (10% or 12.5% on imports from roughly 59–60 countries plus the European Union, covering the vast majority of U.S. imports). These took effect around July 24, after temporary tariffs expired, and the administration has framed them as responses to investigations by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) into countries’ alleged failures to adequately address goods produced with forced labor in global supply chains. LINK
-Section 301 authorizes the USTR (and ultimately the President) to investigate foreign acts, policies, or practices that are unjustifiable, unreasonable, or discriminatory and that burden or restrict U.S. commerce, then impose retaliatory measures including tariffs if those findings are made. The 25-state lawsuit (led by attorneys general from California, Arizona, Oregon, and others, filed in the U.S. Court of International Trade) challenges these measures as exceeding that authority, as arbitrary/capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act, and as a pretext to recreate broad tariffs previously struck down. LINK For context on the sequence: The administration had earlier imposed wide-ranging tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which the Supreme Court rejected in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (February 2026) as not authorizing tariffs. Temporary bridge tariffs followed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 (limited duration and rate); after those expired, the administration shifted to the current Section 301 actions.

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Interesting. How about govt not take money to spend it on things, and projects be private? “SpaceX rocket stage crashes into Moon — RT World News” LINK

First, the money…

And, in his plans for the govt-run supermarkets, he wants only NY residents, and wants ID to prove it. This is drawing criticism from some who worry that foreigners might vote, and who want ID to prove citizenship. Ahhh, collectivism. No one ever can balance the systems that are collectivized.

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The slavering intensity with which people such as Ted Cruz and Trump spew their attacks on leftists in various election fights exposes the worry they have over the public rejecting US warmongering. The key of it all is that the state, regardless of party, is a collectivist institution, so this is a case of the collectivist MAGA attacking anti-war folks for their domestic collectivist policies. Join the Conspiracy for freedom, m-f 6 PM on Rumble or X “AT” gardgoldsmith and share your thoughts! Sub to the Gardner Goldsmith Substack for Daily News and research backing freedom, and visit the “Former Star Trek Writing Fellow” ch on YT or Rumble for great book suggestions and insights into TV and film work!
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Big thanks to all the fine Conspirators who joined us tonight to investigate major news and derive from it eternal lessons that support freedom. Big thanks, also, to all the excellent journalists whose work we got to discuss. I hope folks get to follow them if they have not had the chance, thus far, and I hope you can join us, m-f 6 pm on Rumble or on X! Here is the link to the entire video stream: Liberty Conspiracy LIVE 8-5-26 Trumpers Cry COMMIES, Iran, ICE Criminals, Wordsmith! https://rumble.com/v7ds0j6-liberty-conspiracy-live-8-5-26-trumpers-cry-commies-iran-ice-criminals-word.html

Here are some of the key stories we got to cover tonight…

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THE “MAGA” MINDS PUSH THE “NEW REDS” SCARE AS VEIL TO ATTACK PEACE ADVOCATES

Strangely, Dems in this primary didn’t like voting for supporters of, and paid shills of, the Genocide Machine.

SO they voted in the large part fo-this man

So, of course, formerly Dem Zionistas are joining Trump, and Trump loves it. He’s easily flattered.

And Ted spews more bogeymen tales. It’s incredible.

THUS:

Yes. AntiWARRRR… A message for the MAGANS out there

And the question remains eternal, will leftists who oppose kinetic war also begin to see that statism is WAR against others, for reasons that the leftists believe are good? Ron Paul and Daniel McAdams offer more LINK

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As expected, Trump was lying about a “deal” that would be announced today. Bessent, Rubio, they both alternately claimed that A. The Strait would be opened today, and B. the strait already is open, thanks to the great US warmongers. It is not open, Iran is in charge, and the US is still taking pot-shots and bombing innocent people (a 2,000 lb bomb on a family, a few days ago). Here’s the reality:

Here is what they said, yesterday…

After they did this

US-CUBA

AntiWar has an important expansion on a Politico piece. “US Intelligence Assets Said To Descend On Cuba - News From Antiwar.com” LINK
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GAZA

A follow-up to our coverage last night of the funeral for 112 Palestinians recently killed by Israel during the “ceasefire”, and as Israel moved the “Yellow Zone” line to take even MORE land.

If only Trump and Israel could get more John Deere bulldozers, perhaps they could cover up even more.

Dave DeCamp offers more:

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JERUSALEM

Sure is a good thing Trump added more problems to the occupation of Jerusalem by firing up his dangerous and illegitimate “Abraham Accords” and recognizing Israel as legit in JERUSALEM! What a mess.

LEBANON

More burning. Not at all mockery of CEASE-FIRE.

And, re the overall Zionista mindset, and its effect on Gaza, The West Bank, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iran, and any other locale and population that might stand in the way of the occupation expanding and killing more? David Knight drew our attention to this very good piece that combines some of the stories we recently discussed and offered more. “Jewish Attorney Exposes the Zionist Belief System that is also Believed by Many Christians: One Jewish Life is Worth 10 Million Palestinian Lives” LINK

US - WARMONGERS PUSHING FOR EASIER USE OF ‘TACTICAL NUKES’

Recent reporting (as of August 5, 2026) describes the Pentagon drafting a new classified U.S. nuclear strategy that puts greater emphasis on shorter-range/low-yield tactical (non-strategic/theater) nuclear weapons for potential regional conflicts with Russia or China. This is framed as expanding presidential options for deterrence and escalation management rather than relying primarily on long-range strategic systems. LINK
Pete Hegseth (Secretary of Defense / “War”) has not been quoted in the newest coverage as personally authoring or publicly announcing a full “rewrite,” but the effort is occurring under his department. He has repeatedly stressed nuclear modernization, theater/regional options, and developing “additional options to support deterrence and escalation management.” Official statements and congressional testimony under his tenure highlight SLCM-N (nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile), other flexible theater nuclear forces. But is this just a show, to frighten foreign governments?

YEMEN - SAUDI

Laith offers some key background information about the “Leadership” of the formed-by-British-Imperialists Saudi Arabia.

FAUCI - FALLOUT

Here’s a very valuable part of the assessment of the feds that oft gets overlooked. “Republicans are Trying to Blame Fauci for Trump’s COVID War Crimes” LINK
And- Dana Bash, at a bash, with Tony. No problem. Would you allow yourself to be near him in that way?

US GPS-JAMMING TEST KILLED EMERGENCY PILOTS

Did the US military take down a civilian plane? — RT World News LINK

US ECONOMY

Yesterday, we discussed the wide disparity btwn the inflated prices of stocks and their actual earnings. The ratio is higher for the NYSE than in Dec, 2007. Now, we see this

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TARIFF TERRORISM

CNN finally is recognizing economics! It would be nice if they acknowledged that tariffs are immoral and unethical threats against people, as well…

IMMIGRATION POLICE STATE

“Trump’s lopsided losing record on ICE mandatory detention masks a closer legal fight” LINK
-AND “ICE coerced migrant with no criminal record to sign deportation papers” LINK

FINALLY - A good one, from a former Reagan staffer who could have been asked similar questions about US actions back then… “Trump’s unilateral war flouts the Constitution | GUEST COMMENTARY” LINK

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