The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) destroyed six terror bases, three workshops and a drone depot in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, Captain 1st rank Oleg Ignasyuk, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria, announced in a briefing on October 17.

“The Russian Aerospace Forces continued to carry out airstrikes on illegal armed groups involved in acts of provocations in the Idlib de-escalation zone,” the Russian military official said. “The airstrikes destroyed six militant bases, three workshops and a drone depot, as well as a training camp, a stronghold and ammunition depot belonging to the illegal armed groups,” he specified.”

VKS warplanes carried out nearly 70 strikes against Greater Idlib, which is occupied by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its allies, in the last few days. The strikes reportedly killed or wounded dozens of terrorists.

Video footage showing some of the strikes that recently hit terror sites in the region were posted to social networks on October 17.

How depraved is it possible to get.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro joined the growing chorus of criticism against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a "monster" created by the U.S. and EU. Maduro accused Netanyahu of genocide in Gaza and Lebanon and compared him to Hitler. Meanwhile, in Cuba, President Miguel Díaz-Canel led a massive pro-Palestinian march condemning Israeli aggression and U.S. support for Israel.

US State Department spokesperson Mathew Miller faces criticism from journalist Prem Thakker over US weapons policy in Israel, sparking debate on international law and humanitarian concerns.

Jay Senese of Sierra Madre, California uncovered nearly a dozen ballots stuffed in a storm drain while doing yard work last Saturday. This incident, first reported by ABC 7, adds fuel to ongoing debates surrounding election security and potential fraud.

An armed raid on St. Michael’s Cathedral in the Ukrainian city of Cherkasy on Thursday directly stems from the policies adopted by Kiev, which is selling out its people to the West, senior Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik has stated, condemning the raid.

Miroshnik, who leads a special mission in the Russian Foreign Ministry to record and expose Ukrainian crimes, denounced the seizure as “blunt and grim lawlessness covered up by the gang of [Vladimir] Zelensky.”

The church, which was built two decades ago and is the largest temple in modern Ukraine, was in the process of being seized from the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC). The initial raid was launched during a night service by armed men in military-style clothes. In the morning, many of the faithful who answered the diocese’s call to defend the cathedral managed to oust the raiders but, hours later, a second attack succeeded.

A military chaplain with the Kiev-backed Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU), a rival of the UOC, has declared that the cathedral is now a military church. In the future it will host a center for “national patriotic education, a Sunday school and a school for chaplains,” Vladimir Pedko said on Facebook. Ukrainian officials have claimed that Thursday’s events were part of a lawful transfer of the church to the OCU.

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) has little choice but to “go underground” after being forced out of its main place of worship in the central city of Cherkasy, the leader of the diocese has said.

Dozens of men in military-style clothing stormed St. Michael’s Cathedral, the largest church in Ukraine, early on Thursday morning. The raiders were initially repelled by members of the church, but a renewed assault hours later resulted in the Kiev-backed Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) seizing control of the building.

The Ukrainian government has been cracking down on the UOC for years, claiming that the organization does the bidding of the Russian government. Ukrainian officials described the transfer of the Cherkasy cathedral as “peaceful.”

Taylor Swift wanted to get involved with the 2024 election.

Swift may come to regret it.

And Megyn Kelly had a rude awakening with Taylor Swift about this bad decision.

As Swamp Digest reports:

Taylor Swift announced she was endorsing Kamala Harris and cited Kamala’s support for the transgender agenda as the driving reason.

In an appearance on Tucker Carlson’s national arena tour, Megyn Kelly explained why this is so dangerous.

Kelly explained that Swift’s base of support are young girls.

Young girls are susceptible to getting confused at a young age and falling down online rabbit holes where they can fall prey to transgender ideology.

CNN: Trump will look like he’s ahead until “those ballots are added into the results.” How do they get “those ballots”? By EMAIL with no citizenship check or verification

As American Patriot Daily reports:

Real Clear Politics shows Kamala Harris leading Trump by 0.7 points.

Quinnipiac’s poll found Kamala Harris holding a six-point lead over Trump in Pennsylvania.

Democrats and their allies in the media grew cocky over these poll numbers as the candidate who wins Pennsylvania is likely to win the election.

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is not among those measuring the drapes.

In an interview at the 2024 Atlantic Festival, Fetterman warned that Kamala Harris was making tactical errors and was underestimating Trump’s reservoir of support in Pennsylvania.

In a discussion on immigration, Vance informed Americans about the plight of the residents in Springfield, Ohio. 

Springfield is a town with a population of 58,000. 

Kamala Harris flew in 20,000 Haitian migrants and granted them amnesty through the Temporary Protected Services (TPS) program. 

After Vance finished his answer, Brennan jumped in with a “fact check” falsely claiming the Haitians came into the country legally. 

“Just to clarify for our viewers, Springfield, Ohio does have a large number of Haitian migrants who have legal status,” Brennan stated. 

Vance jumped in to fact-check the fact-checkers. 

“The rules were that you guys weren’t going to fact-check, and since you’re fact-checking me, I think it’s important to say what’s actually going on,” Vance stated. 

Vance then explained how Kamala Harris and Joe Biden exploited loopholes in the law to grant amnesty to illegal aliens like the Haitian migrants. 

“So there’s an application called the CBP One app, where you can go on as an illegal migrant, apply for asylum or apply for parole, and be granted legal status at the wave of a Kamala Harris open border wand,” Vance stated. 

As Vance began to correct Brennan, the moderators turned off his microphone. 

Scott Ritter told us that Iran has recently acquired nuclear weapons due to extreme pressure from Israel. We also have learned that both Russia and Iran have EMP (ElectroMagnetic Pulse) bombs. If detonated over Haifa and/or Tel Aviv, these EMPs would destroy all electronic devices sending Israel into the Stone Age. Nuclear weapons can also emit EMPs and destroy electronics.

I urge people in the area to study and then to acquire Faraday cages to protect their computers, cell phones and other electronic devices. I have in the past seen car covers that can act as a Faraday cage.

Netanyahu has said Israel will attack Iran before US election day November 5th. Some say this will happen even before October 22nd which is the first day of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. Vladimir Putin has met with Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran. They will meet again as they will be signing a Strategic Partnership treaty after the BRICS Summit.

The Israelis sent a military passenger jet to Moscow with a delegation aboard to plea for Russia to restrain the Iranian response to their coming attack. Not sure of the outcome of these talks.

Radio host Dan Bongino issued a strong statement to fact-check a campaign account for Vice President Kamala Harris after it claimed former President Donald Trump ended an interview early because he was tired.

Bongino, who interviewed Trump on Friday, said the presidential candidate stayed longer than what was originally scheduled and had to leave because of other events that were planned for the day.

"Trump abruptly ends his live interview after it is reported that he is canceling interviews because he is 'exhausted': 'Off the record, I gotta get going,'" Kamala HQ posted on X.

"BULLS**T. He stayed LONGER than planned and signed a baseball and other items for charitable hurricane relief for another 10 mins afterwards. You can shove this absolute bulls**t right up your a**," Bongino replied.

The video quickly went viral on social media after critics pointed out that having 14 government workers standing around to clear out logs was one of the least efficient ways to get the work done.

"And every single one of these people is drawing a full salary, pension benefits and medical benefits. While getting almost nothing done. Imagine that," responded author Mike Adams.

"Is it just me or is this an insane waste of resources? Put the @cbp officers on the border to stop #fentynal and hire some folks with chainsaws -- what am I missing?!" replied Leland Vittert of NewsNation.

"We can get 14 federal officers to move an 18-inch log, but we can't get one Secret Service Agent to check out a sloped roof. Sadly, that tracks," said Virginia Kruta of the Daily Wire.

"What the f*** am I watching? A couple of wheelbarrows, and you could do the same job with three or four guys. This right here is why government doesn't work and can't solve problems," read another tweet.

A good portion of this is likely short-covering. The short squeeze is on! I think somebody is in trouble...

CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter provided a prime example of how out of touch members of the mainstream media are by making comments about how great his quality of life is compared to that of most Americans.

It started during Thursday's edition of "CNN Newsnight with Abby Phillip." CNN contributor Shermichael Singleton noted many Americans are fed up seeing so much money being spent overseas in multiple countries while things like infrastructure and school systems in the United States are deteriorating.

Stelter characterized such criticisms as unamerican.

"I don't live in that country, by the way. America is not that horrible. ... I live in a normal city, in a normal town. I love New York, but my roads are not crumbling. My schools don't suck. I just get tired of the anti-America rhetoric," Stelter, 39, said.

Stelter later wrote on X that Singleton had 'obviously' misrepresented his point.

"Well, maybe you're fortunate enough to put your kids in darn good schools ... but there are a lot of Americans in this country who aren't wealthy, who don't live in great cities, who do have to send their kids to terrible schools. That is a fact because of their zip codes," Singleton replied with emphasis. "And to sit here arrogantly and say, 'Well, my kids go to great schools. I live in a great neighborhood.' That's your experience!"

Vice President Kamala Harris has repeatedly insisted that American voters "turn the page" but has struggled to explain how she plans to do so.

Most recently, Fox News anchor Bret Baier held Harris' feet to the fire during an interview Wednesday night when he pressed the presidential hopeful on her administration's unpopularity. Baier pointed out that the majority of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track under the Biden-Harris administration.

"Why are they saying that if you're turning the page?" Baier asked Harris. "You've been in office three and a half years."

"And Donald Trump has been running for office," Harris replied.

Baier reminded Harris that she has been holding the office this term, not former President Donald Trump.

President Donald Trump helped raise money for New York City's most vulnerable women and children Thursday evening by bashing Kamala Harris, suggesting that some of her remaining male supporters are cuckolds and insinuating that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) was a direct beneficiary of the tampons he put in boys' restrooms.

Trump's humorous critique of his opponent and the Democratic Party — which had the crowd in stitches and subsequently prompted many a meltdown in the liberal media and among Harris boosters — was thematically reinforced at the 79th annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation dinner by an unlikely source: Jim Gaffigan, a left-leaning comedian who called Trump a "fascist" in 2020.

Although Gaffigan made sure to poke fun at Trump, he risked the ire of his leftist peers by similarly knocking Harris — questioning her decision to blow off the event and suggesting that she became the Democratic candidate by undemocratic means.

"The Democrats have been telling us Trump's re-election is a threat to democracy," said Gaffigan. "In fact, they were so concerned of this threat that they staged a coup, ousted their democratically elected incumbent, and installed Kamala Harris."

Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey Jr. put out a new campaign ad Friday distancing himself from President Joe Biden, aligning himself with President Donald Trump, and altogether omitting any mention of Kamala Harris.

While Casey, the son of former Pennsylvania Gov. Bob Casey Sr., might simply be attempting to draw moderate and independent supporters away from Trump-backed challenger David McCormick — the combat veteran MSNBC talking head Chuck Todd recently predicted would win — keen observers have suggested the ad is a telltale sign that Democrats know Pennsylvania is going for Trump.

The ad features a couple who "just don't agree" on politics but found their way to agreeing that Casey is worth their time.

The woman textually introduced as Marygrace of Old Forge claims that Casey is an "independent" who is "leading the effort to stop corporate greedflation and price gouging."

When silver last pierced $33 on the way up, it almost instantly jumped to $49. And its current story is much, much more favorable, as government debt soars… …gold continues to break records… …and silver’s supply/demand situation becomes downright dire: The conclusion? No one can predict the next few weeks or months, but silver’s long-term dynamics are as good as they’ve ever been. So keep the FOMO under control but continue to add to physical holdings and high-quality miners. And get ready for a fascinating few years.

First Major Power Adds Silver to State Reserves, Signaling Potential Return to Silver’s Monetary Role In a development that has received surprisingly little mainstream media attention, well not that surprising hunh?, Russia is set to make a move that could fundamentally alter the global precious metals landscape. According to recent reports, Russia plans to add silver to its State Fund reserves for the first time, alongside increased holdings in gold, platinum, and palladium. This isn’t just another financial news story – it’s potentially the beginning of a seismic shift in how nations view silver as a monetary metal.

In a shocking shift just days before the 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris is finding herself under fire as the media finally begins to scrutinize her campaign in earnest. Once given the benefit of the doubt by major networks and political pundits, Harris is now facing criticism for her lackluster performances in interviews and for avoiding tough questions. Her campaign, once bolstered by soft media coverage, is now faltering, and the signs are everywhere.

For months, Harris managed to evade the hard-hitting interviews that former President Donald Trump faced regularly, but now the tide is turning. Recent interviews have exposed her weakness on key issues, from border security to the economy, with some even calling her out for dodging the spotlight altogether. It’s clear the narrative is changing.

Voters are taking note, and the result is a tightening race that no one saw coming. As Harris struggles to find her footing, Trump is gaining momentum, and the once predictable election outcome is now anything but certain.

We are less than three weeks away from Election Day. With the race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris as close as can be, Democrats are taking desperate measures to win over as many voters as they can.

Over time, Democrats typically alienate older voters who become disillusioned with the left’s failed policies. That’s why Democrats often end up catering to younger, more naive voters in a desperate attempt to win elections.

Sure enough, on Thursday, the Biden-Harris administration announced yet another round of student loan handouts. This time, they will be removing $4.5 billion in debt for more than 60,000 borrowers who work in public service.

Though she didn’t attend, the dinner was still a disaster for Harris. First, she was roasted by the comedian Jiff Gaffigan, who was emceeing the event. Then, Harris sent in a pre-recorded video that was meant to be funny. Unfortunately for her, however, it was widely panned for being “cringe.”

The dinner opened with Gaffigan brutally annihilating Harris for skipping the Catholic event.

From Breitbart News:
“This event has been referred to as the Catholic Met Gala,” Gaffigan said. “Twenty-two percent of Americans identify as Catholic. Catholics will be a key demographic in every battleground state. I’m sorry, why is Vice President Harris not here?”

“This is a room full of Catholics and Jews in New York City. This is a layup for the Democratic nominee,” he joked. “I mean, in her defense, I mean, she did find time to appear on the View, Howard Stern, Colbert, and the longtime staple of campaigning, the Call Her Daddy podcast.”

We are less than three weeks away from Election Day. The race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris has appeared to be closer than ever.

Democrats and the mainstream media have spent months trying to make it look like Harris has this race in the bag. They’ve tried to falsely portray her as such a competent candidate that there’s no way that she could lose to Trump.

That’s why Democrats are sure to be shocked and appalled by this new Fox News poll. Indeed, it might just be enough to send them into full panic mode.

Democrats have spent months trying to make it look like Kamala Harris has this race in the bag. Unfortunately for them, an increasing number of reports are coming out that indicate that this is not the case at all.

Pennsylvania is considered to be one of the main battleground states that will decide this election. That’s why Democrats will likely go into panic mode when they find out about one “waitlist” in this swing state.

Pennsylvania’s Northampton County is home to Bethlehem, Easton, and smaller cities like Nazareth and Wind Gap. Northampton County Republican Committee board member Andrew Azan III is speaking out this week to say that he’s seeing the tide swing in Trump’s favor in his local area.

Russia Leads BRICS Nations into Silver

by Kinesis Money

Friday, Oct 18, 2024 - 10:24

In this week’s Live from the Vault, Andrew Maguire discusses the upcoming BRICS currency launch and its potential impact on gold and silver prices, highlighting the undeniable physical demand for metals that defies paper market manipulation.

As central banks in Russia, India, and China continue to accumulate precious metals, Andrew anticipates an explosive price surge, bringing silver to the cusp of a massive rally that could present a crucial test for short sellers.

 

Links in this week's episode:

• Metals Focus: Precious Metals Weekly
• Wall Street on Parade

Ask your questions for Andy here: https://forum.kinesis.money/forums/questions-for-lftv-live-from-the-vault.80 /

Timestamps:

00:00 Start

01:30 What to expect ahead of the BRICS summit next week?

05:45 Silver on the cusp of a massive breakout

14:35 Gold & Silver Rallies - Chart Analysis: exposing gross undervaluation

27:50 Gold, the Fed, Plunge Protection Team & the BRICS Kazan Summit

35:25 FCA Regulators unaware of risks facing too-big-to-fail banks

40:55 Gold Chart Analysis: paper to physical disconnect