Atkinson transcript finally to be released? (update)

“In anticipation of tomorrow’s release of the IG Michael Atkinson transcript, here is the TLDR of the story.”

….

“While all other transcripts related to the Ukraine impeachment process were eventually released, this one has been guarded like radioactive material”

https://x.com/HansMahncke/status/2043388435948593360

Pool

I saw this a month ago and saved it, for when more began to tune into him

Otherwise, no comment (yet).

The “gas prices are up” argument is total bullshit

…want to know how much the average US driver’s gas bill has gone up since the start of the war? $55 a/month! Yup that’s right! A miniscule $55, people spend more than that on DoorDash fees!

https://x.com/schwartzbWSJ/status/2043347003006972401

Navy Abandons USS Boise Overhaul After 11 Years And $800 Million Spent

A submarine was lost, not to war or espionage, but to the inability to complete a scheduled overhaul

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/uss-boise-overhaul-collapses-after-800-million-spent-and-only-22-complete

THE MYSTERIOUS MR. POOL

The most enigmatic and interesting Account on “X” presently is Mr. Poll

I am not sure what to make of “him” but I believe there has to be more to it than just a guy looking for clicks

He has just Posted Bomb after Bomb today and I don’t think this can be ignored or trivialized at this Juncture

HERE ARE THE TITLES OF POSTS : I WILL POST THE SUBSTANCE IN THE COMMENT SECTION : DONE

WORLD’S MOST POWERFUL RESET

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THE MONUMENT OF THE GREAT AWAKENING.

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THE ART OF THE TRAP.

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THE PAKISTAN “NEGOTIATION”
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THE QUEEN HAS SPOKEN

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TEHRAN

“Tehran has turned into a barracks for foreign militias under IRGC command.”

Here is a first-hand account of what’s happening right now inside Tehran. What follows describes a city that is no longer functioning normally, but operating under heavy militarization and systemic breakdown.

Streets filled with Toyota Hilux pickups mounted with DShK machine guns, turning the city into a militarized zone
Checkpoints across highways and intersections with IRGC, Zainebiyoun, Fatemiyoun, and Hashd al-Shaabi flags, creating traffic paralysis and harassing civilians
Parks, schools, and mosques occupied by security forces, with suppression units deployed across major junctions
Government offices barely functioning, staff absent, services abandoned mid-day, and phone response near zero
Public transport reduced drastically, with buses repurposed for Basij and special units
Banking system failing, ATMs empty, cash nearly impossible to access
Schools effectively shut down, universities pushed online without internet or infrastructure
Civil government sidelined, real control concentrated in IRGC and security institutions
Propaganda shows “normal life,” but reality is militarization, surveillance, and constant pressure on civilians
Public sentiment reflects fear of war, but even greater fear of the regime regaining full control

This is not a functioning capital. It is a city under internal occupation

TRUMP’S RESPONSE

Iran promised to open the Strait of Hormuz, and they knowingly failed to do so. This caused anxiety, dislocation, and pain to many people and Countries throughout the World. They say they put mines in the water, even though all of their Navy, and most of their “mine droppers,” have been completely blown up. They may have done so, but what ship owner would want to take the chance? There is great dishonor and permanent harm to the reputation of Iran, and what’s left of their “Leaders,” but we are beyond all of that. As they promised, they better begin the process of getting this INTERNATIONAL WATERWAY OPEN AND FAST! Every Law in the book is being violated by them. I have been fully debriefed by Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, on the meeting that took place in Islamabad through the kind and very competent leadership of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, of Pakistan. They are very extraordinary men, and continuously thank me for saving 30 to 50 million lives in what would have been a horrendous War with India. I always appreciate hearing that — The amount of Humanity spoken of is incomprehensible.

The meeting with Iran began early in the morning, and lasted throughout the night — Close to 20 hours. I could go into great detail, and talk about much that has been gotten but, there is only one thing that matters — IRAN IS UNWILLING TO GIVE UP ITS NUCLEAR AMBITIONS! In many ways, the points that were agreed to are better than us continuing our Military Operations to conclusion, but all of those points don’t matter compared to allowing Nuclear Power to be in the hands of such volatile, difficult, unpredictable people. My three Representatives, as all of this time went by, became, not surprisingly, very friendly and respectful of Iran’s Representatives, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, Abbas Araghchi, and Ali Bagheri, but that doesn’t matter because they were very unyielding as to the single most important issue and, as I have always said, right from the beginning, and many years ago, IRAN WILL NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON!

So, there you have it, the meeting went well, most points were agreed to, but the only point that really mattered, NUCLEAR, was not. Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz. At some point, we will reach an “ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO IN, ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO OUT” basis, but Iran has not allowed that to happen by merely saying, “There may be a mine out there somewhere,” that nobody knows about but them. THIS IS WORLD EXTORTION, and Leaders of Countries, especially the United States of America, will never be extorted. I have also instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran. No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas. We will also begin destroying the mines the Iranians laid in the Straits. Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL! Iran knows, better than anyone, how to END this situation which has already devastated their Country. Their Navy is gone, their Air Force is gone, their Anti Aircraft and Radar are useless, Khomeini, and most of their “Leaders,” are dead, all because of their Nuclear ambition. The Blockade will begin shortly. Other Countries will be involved with this Blockade. Iran will not be allowed to profit off this Illegal Act of EXTORTION. They want money and, more importantly, they want Nuclear. Additionally and, at an appropriate moment, we are fully “LOCKED AND LOADED,” and our Military will finish up the little that is left of Iran! President DONALD J. TRUMP

IRELAND — Farmers being dragged out straight out of the tractors

https://x.com/MyLordBebo/status/2042988206103179314

1 minute

Hungary … a knowledgeable outsider’s take

https://x.com/StevenEKuhn/status/2043223830068421054

along with animated comments

Leaked document, encouraging Hungary’s opposition leader, Peter Magyar, to announce a premature victory, also gives references of the 2014 Maidan coup in Ukraine as a precedent for him

https://x.com/MyLordBebo/status/2043310977718886761

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has ties to a 1983 bombing that happened at our Nation’s Capitol, which was intended to kill members of the Senate

This was discovered when Karen Bass was being vetted to be a potential Vice President running mate for Joe Biden.

A 1973 LAPD intelligence document describing Bass as a leader within Vencer Amos, which was alleged to train revolutionary prone Americans in terrorist tactics”

https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/2043163920983351510

3 minutes

Massachusetts Democrats preparing to limit how much you can drive your car

“The bill proposed in Massachusetts would limit how far you can drive in your own car. So lawmakers say it would help reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. Now, while no specific mileage limit was listed, the bill would require MassDOT to set goals to reduce the number of statewide driving miles.

https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/2043282994832756996

TRUMP CARD

Insiders are still dumping crazy amounts of shares and using retail as exit liquidity.

That can only mean one thing…

https://x.com/NoLimitGains/status/2043280409576759618

 

Comment section says no big deal………..is it?

IRAN ON FAILED TALKS WITH THE US IN PAKISTAN:

“The American enemy, which is vile, wicked and dishonest, attempted to achieve on the negotiating table what it could not achieve through war. Iran has decided to reject these terms and continue the sacred defense of its fatherland by any means necessary, military or diplomatic.”

Markets will react to the news in 10 hours.

https://x.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2043298091558719732

A revealing pattern is emerging when you look closely at who the U.S. and Israel targeted during the war…..The Iran Watcher

The heaviest blows were directed at the IRGC and key political leadership, while Iran’s conventional army, the Artesh, was largely left intact.

This does not mean the Artesh operates fully independently of the regime, but the contrast is clear. One force was systematically degraded, while the other was not.

Inside Iran, the IRGC is widely seen as the regime’s ideological core, while the Artesh is often viewed as more closely tied to the population and made up largely of ordinary Iranians.

Whether fully accurate or not, this perception appears to align with the targeting strategy of the United States.

much more………

https://x.com/TheIranWatcher/status/2042717802637766685

Trump Promises Mass Pardons to Staff Before Leaving Office – WSJ

In a recent meeting, the president said he would pardon those within 200 feet of the Oval Office, say people familiar with the remarks

https://archive.is/TpLqO#selection-531.0-531.134

 

Karoline Leavitt — WSJ needs to learn how to take a joke.

PM UPDATE – 04/11/26 – ‘No Deal’: Vance Leaves Islamabad As Iran Talks Stall Over Nukes; US Starts Mine-Clearing Hormuz

Summary:

  • US-Iran peace talks have broken down over Iran’s commitment to no nuclear weapons, Vance said “it’s bad news for Iran, much more than for the US.
  • CENTCOM confirms two mine-sweepers are clearing the Strait, Iran claims it turned the warships back.
  • President Trump announces start of “clearing out the Strait” as a favor to the rest of the world.
  • Peace talks in Pakistan begin in indirect format, led by Vance and on Iran side – Ghalibaf, Arachchi – expected to continue tomorrow
  • Saturday sees more Israeli strikes on Lebanon, with Hezbollah supporting Pakistan talks but rejecting ‘separate deal’ directly with Israel.
  • Trump on talks and potential bigger future attacks on Iran: “You don’t need a backup plan” as Iran’s “military is defeated”.

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/several-us-warships-reportedly-transit-strait-hormuz-pakistan-talks-led-vance-start

PSA regarding some US Pumps that’ll be selling “Unleaded 88” or “E15” – several use restrictions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZyNb6HnWS8

E15 not compatible with small engines and vehicles older than 2001.

Of course E10 and now E15 has less energy content than E0, which is also why they are priced ‘cheaper’.

JP vs JP on the “Art of the Deal”

https://x.com/i/status/2042730454697013330 6 min

FROM A FLY O THE WALL

JD! Just got off the plane. Headed down to watch the fights. Do we have a fight coming up?”

“No idea, sir. I’m still in Islamabad.”

“Ah. Yeah, I get it. You’re back at the hotel. Gonna fly out tomorrow.”

“Well, sir. I’m still on site.”

“On site?! What the hell are you on site for?”

“We’re still negotiating, sir.”

“Negotiating?! It’s been 17 hours!”

“I’m really making some headway, sir. I just took a shower. And you know how that goes. I have the PERFECT responses that will allow us to come home with a deal for you and for the American people!”

“JD. It’s okay. It is okay, JD. I don’t need a deal that bad. If they won’t save themselves, then you don’t need to save them.”

“Nope. No. This, sir, is my Super Bowl.”

“The Super Bowl was 4 quarters, JD. You’re working on 4 days over there.”

“Yeah, well, I didn’t hear no bell. I can do this all day.”

“Apparently that’s a literal statement. Did you get any headway?”

“No, sir.”

“What? They won’t give up the uranium?”

“They said they have a God given right to uranium, sir.”

“Well, that’s okay! Cause I’m about to secure my God given right to their fuckin’ oil, and we’ll see how they sound after that.”

“No, sir. I can do this.”

“Do what?”

“Get a deal!”

“Oh, I’m gonna get a deal. I’m gonna kill so many of those crazy bastards that they’re sending Marco to negotiate on their behalf. Come the hell home. You’re in ISLAMABAD!”

“Can’t talk, sir. I gotta get back in there!”

“… you know what? Knock yourself out. I need a Diet Coke.”

VANCE REMARKS

Iranians decided not to accept our terms

We were talking to the president consistently. I don’t know how many times we talked to him, a half dozen times, a dozen times over the past 21 hours, we obviously also talked to Admiral Cooper, to Pete, to Marco, to the entire national security team. We talked to Scott Bessent a number of times. So look, we were constantly in communication with the team because we were negotiating in good faith. And we leave here, and we leave here with a very simple proposal, a method of understanding that is our final and best offer. We’ll see if the Iranians accepted,” Vance said at the end of the presser.

“We talked about a number of issues beyond that, and so certainly those things came up. But again, we just could not get to a situation where the Iranians were willing to accept our terms, I think that we were quite flexible. We were quite accommodating. The President told us, You need to come here in good faith and make your best effort to get a deal. We did that, and unfortunately we weren’t able to make any headway,” Vance said

The bad news is that we have not reached an agreement. And I think that’s bad news for Iran much more than it’s bad news for the United States of America. So we go back to the United States having not come to an agreement, we’ve made very clear what our red lines are, what things we’re willing to accommodate them on, and what things we’re not willing to accommodate them on and we made that as clear as we possibly could, and they have chosen not to accept our terms,” VP Vance said.

D Vance just WALKED OUT of the room with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at his side

Vance is now headed home to America from Islamabad, Pakistan

Iran is totally defeated. America has all the cards, and JD did NOT cave to their demands.

https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2043142768273338685

Old “X” vs Newer “X”

https://x.com/onechancefreedm/status/2043131657415172477 EGM

Recalibrating monetization is shifting priorities.

“Often the commentary mattered more than the original post. That was one of the platform’s most disruptive features. It allowed interpretation to compete with authority in real time. If the platform now rewards the originator more than the interpreter, that balance changes.”

#BREAKING US Vice President JD Vance to deliver remarks in Islamabad shortly.

Negotiations are in their 20th straight hour ! It’s 4 AM over there

Multiple reports that 5 planeloads of IRGC leaders have left Iran and arrived in Islamabad

Some say they are there as consultants and that there are different factions vying for power

Others say they are getting out of “Doge” and will not return to Iran

meanwhile Trump and Rubio are presently attending a UFC event in Miami

VANCE PRESS COFERENCE WILL BEGIN SHORTLY

https://x.com/sethjlevy/status/2043134448552607809

“PEACE TALKS” MOVING ALONG : SOME HEADLINES

MARATHON SESSION

THIRD SESSION OF IRAN-U.S. TALKS TO BE HELD TONIGHT IN ISLAMABAD -IRAN STATE TV, CITING ITS REPORTER

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U.S. and Iran talks have now stretched into Sunday in Islamabad.

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BREAKING: Qatar announces ‘full return of maritime navigation’ as of Sunday

https://x.com/AJENews/status/2043040241158696964

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@AJABreaking
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Translated from Arabic

Breaking | Fox News citing sources: A press conference is likely to be held if an agreement is reached tonight between the US and Iranian delegations

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Washington Post on Pakistani official: Resumption of technical-level talks is an indicator of progress in the initial stage

RINSE REPEAT

BREAKING: A federal appeals court just GREENLIT President Trump’s White House ballroom construction, SLAPPING DOWN an activist judge

Construction can continue! ??

This comes after 47 also got approval from a federal planning agency

Trump unveils plan for Washington Triumphal arch…….. L’Arc de Trump: Commission unveils plans for 250-foot arch

The proposal faces legal and congressional hurdles as President Donald Trump pushes to reshape Washington’s landscape.

The Trump administration Friday unveiled new renderings of its proposed triumphal arch, a 250-foot structure planned to tower over a traffic circle near Arlington National Cemetery.

The memorial, dubbed “Independence Arch,” is part of President Donald Trump’s broader effort to leave a mark on the nation’s capitol and to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this year.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/10/trump-triumphal-arch-commission-plan-00867401

 

Why don’t they just add the golden statue of TRUMP to the top of the “Independence Arch”!

‘HUMILIATING DEFEAT’: UK Prime Minister Pulls Deal to Sacrifice Islands Housing Key US Military Base

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pulled the deal to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands—home to the pivotal U.K.-U.S. military base Diego Garcia—from the United Kingdom to Mauritius, after President Donald Trump fiercely opposed the measure.

“The decision by Britain’s Labour government to drop the Chagos bill from the king’s speech is a massive and humiliating defeat for Keir Starmer,”

“As the president has repeatedly stated, Diego Garcia’s strategic location makes it of great importance to the national security of the United States,” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly told The Daily Signal in a statement Friday. “He will never allow the U.S. presence at Diego Garcia to be undermined or threatened for any reason. Recent developments have proven him right once again.”

https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/04/10/humiliating-defeat-uk-prime-minister-pulls-deal-sacrifice-islands-housing-key-us-military-base/

US appeals court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional

A U.S. appeals court on Friday declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, calling it an unnecessary and improper means for Congress to exercise its power to tax.

The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled in favor of the nonprofit Hobby Distillers Association and four of its 1,300 members.

They argued that people should be free to distill spirits at home, whether as a hobby or for personal consumption including, in one instance, to create an apple-pie-vodka recipe.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/us-appeals-court-declares-158-215414047.html

 

And “just like that” a newly legalized American industry is born (and copper prices soar) as producers struggle to meet home “moonshine still” demand! 

WATCHING THE PRICE OF BULL SHIT

Incredible sight as Irish patriots just CLAIMED an entire street in Dublin standing in the face of police threatening to arrest truckers and farmers

This is resistance to globalist climate cult tyranny!

The Irish are officially FIGHTING BACK

https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2042989378427920443

HONEY I LOST MY MINES

JEFF CHILDERS :

Behold, this morning the New York Times ran a frontpage story headlined, “Iran Unable to Find Mines It Planted in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Says.” Honey! Where did I put my mines? The sub-headline explained, “The lost mines have prevented Iran from quickly complying with President Trump’s demand to allow more ships to pass through the waterway.” It’s only going to hurt for a very long time.

SEE THIS STAND ALONE POST IN THE COMMENTS SECTION . PASS IT ON TO YOUR TRUMP DERANGED FRIENDS AND FAMIL IT WILL DRIVE THEM CRAZY