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[ad_1] An expert cautioned that Chinese President Xi Jinping could potentially launch an invasion of the self-governed island Taiwan, which China claims sovereignty over, by 2024.What Happened: Kyle Bass, a prominent China hawk and founder of U.S. investment firm Hayman Capital Management, told CNBC Tuesday that Xi is determined to “bring war to the West.”Bass suggests that the West, particularly Wall Street, is overlooking this possibility due to the perceived economic impracticality of such an attack.According to Bass, Xi, like Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, is not solely focused on potential economic consequences. “If you listen to what [Xi] says, I…

[ad_1] Republican presidential candidate and former Vice President Mike Pence was brutally mocked on Tuesday over a new campaign video.What Happened: Pence released a video addressing rising energy prices, in which he appeared to be pumping gas into his pickup truck. Observers were quick to point out that Pence did not insert a credit card, select a fuel grade or squeeze the pump handle, leading to widespread ridicule.Despite Pence’s intentions to highlight energy issues, the video’s inconsistencies have attracted attention from critics across the political spectrum. Many social media users took to their platforms to mock Pence’s apparent lack of knowledge on how…

[ad_1] Chinese President Xi Jinping is underestimating the “devastating” potential consequences of conflict in the Taiwan Strait, a former U.S. intelligence director warned.What Happened: Former rear admiral Mike Studeman, who served as a commander of the U.S. Office of Naval Intelligence, during a Hudson Institute forum said a conflict in the Taiwan Strait could lead to the downfall of Xi and his Communist Party.”I think that if [Xi] tries to go after Taiwan, ultimately, what will ensue will lead to the downfall of the chairman and the party secretary. And I think he underestimates this,” said Studeman.See Also: Taiwan Launches Investigation Into…

[ad_1] Former President Donald Trump launched a scathing personal attack on Chris Christie, targeting his weight during a rally in New Hampshire.What Happened: Trump jabbed, “Christie, he’s eating right now, he can’t be bothered,” during a discussion on the current poll standings for the 2024 presidential race.He then cautioned the audience members against labeling Christie a “fat pig,” though it was unclear if anyone had done so.“Sir, please do not call him a fat pig,” said Trump, adding, “I’m trying to be nice. Don’t call him a fat pig.”See Also: Chris Christie Claps Back At Trump’s Weight Insults: Calls Former…

[ad_1] The White House on Tuesday accused Speaker Kevin McCarthy of lying to appease far-right House Republicans who are advocating for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.What Happened: The White House Counsel’s Office spokesman, Ian Sams, criticized McCarthy’s recent Fox News appearance, where he made what Sams called “plainly false, widely debunked attacks” to support the far-right’s impeachment stunt, reported The Hill.Sams labeled McCarthy’s comparison of the Biden administration to the Nixon administration as “bizarre” and “demonstrably false.” He pointed out that the Biden administration’s Treasury Department and the FBI have provided the GOP-led House Oversight Committee with records and access.See Also: Donald Trump Tells…

[ad_1] MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell foresees a sweeping victory for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 elections.What Happened: Lindell, in discussion with podcast host Steve Bannon, said the multiple indictments against Trump were merely amplifying his follower base, Raw Story reported.“And I and you know, if they keep indicting our real president, Donald Trump, he’ll have more votes than we have people in the United States,” he said.“It’ll be like Pennsylvania, which has more votes than voters! Every time they attack him, his numbers go up.”See Also: Trump’s Recent Statements Eratic, ‘Unmoored From Truth,’ Says Ex-Georgia Lt. Governor: ‘It’s Very Concerning’Lindell also cast aspersions on…

[ad_1] The Biden Administration has voiced concerns about the growing military cooperation between Kim Jong Un and Russia.What Happened: A U.S. State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, expressed dissatisfaction over the increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, saying that the U.S. would uphold all existing sanctions on both countries.“Obviously, we have seen close cooperation between Russia and North Korea,” the spokesperson told the media.“We have made clear our concerns about cooperation between Russia and North Korea. We have made clear our concerns about North Korea seeking to assist Russia in its aggression in Ukraine, and we will continue to make those concerns clear and we…

[ad_1] GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis expressed concerns that the Republican Party’s chances in the upcoming presidential election might be jeopardized by the ongoing legal issues surrounding former President Donald Trump.What Happened: In an interview with NBC News, DeSantis suggested that if the election becomes a “referendum” on the events of Jan. 6 and the classified documents discovered at Mar-a-Lago, the Republicans stand to lose.”If the election is a referendum on Joe Biden’s policies and the failures that we’ve seen and we are presenting a positive vision for the future, we will win the presidency and we will have a chance to turn the…

[ad_1] Former Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan on Monday criticized Donald Trump‘s recent communications, describing them as “erratic” and “unmoored from truth.”What Happened: During an interview on CNN, Duncan expressed his concerns about Trump’s recent statements, especially in light of the former president’s ongoing legal battles, The Hill reported.”Well, I think everything’s on the table for that team, right? Everything. He’s very unpredictable,” Duncan said as the host mentioned that Trump’s legal team had argued against a protective order that would limit Trump’s comments regarding his Jan. 6 criminal case.Duncan, who served as Georgia’s lieutenant governor from 2019 to 2023, also drew parallels between Trump’s recent…

[ad_1] Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) has yet to decide on challenging President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination in 2024. However, he is urging other Democrats to consider entering the race.What Happened: During his appearance on CBS’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday, Phillips highlighted the desire among Democrats for a competitive primary rather than a straightforward nomination. He cited a poll from the New York Times indicating that a majority of Democrats would prefer a candidate other than Biden for the 2024 presidential race, Politico reported.Phillips stressed the importance of heeding this call, warning of potentially disastrous consequences if ignored.…