Barbara Boyd opens with President Trump’s Sunday announcement of an energy ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine, and what led up to it: his remarks to the press that it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president, and Friday’s agreement for Russia to supply diesel to the United States and the world, with a Treasury license authorizing Russian diesel through April 2027. She argues that Trump and Putin have exposed the game being played by the City of London: Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russia’s refineries, which the Washington Post examined, keep fuel prices high ahead of the November 3 midterms, while the Financial Times reports the administration threatened to cut off weapons and intelligence if the attacks continued, and members of Congress move against the deal. After President Zelensky’s interview on ABC’s This Week blaming high prices on the war in the Middle East, the episode turns to the energy wars: Russia’s ban on fuel exports, U.S. diesel above $6 a gallon, no major new U.S. refinery since 1977, and Europe’s emergency diesel stocks, held mainly by Germany and France, until Trump’s export threat brought a G7 release of 100 million barrels of oil and diesel. It closes with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Operation Economic Outcast against Iran’s regime, the petrodollar system and London’s commodity markets since the 1971 collapse of Bretton Woods, President Putin’s case for long-term contracts between producing and consuming nations, the Conservative Treehouse’s argument that the world’s biggest economy is aligning against the financial schemes of London while retaining the dollar, and Secretary Bessent’s chart on prices under Biden and Trump.
The Only Prosecutor Running for New York Attorney General
Damn straight ‼️ It’s really that simple!
Sidney Powell
Sidney Powell
Enforce the law. Protect the innocent. Restore safety. https://t.co/TnsvpFzwN2
— Saritha Komatireddy (@sarithaforny) October 11, 2026
Sail On
… going.More than five centuries ago, the son of a wool weaver from Genoa sailed westward to widen the boundaries of the known world. Across a vast and punishing Atlantic, the voyage exhausted the patience of its crew, but never the conviction of its captain. Christopher Columbus kept going. Two hundred and fifty years after America’s founding, we still marvel at the restless spirit of discovery that revealed the New World to the Old. President Trump has defended Columbus against the radical left’s campaign to erase his legacy. Now, Columbus again stands where he belongs – within the great procession of figures who shaped our national story. Happy Columbus Day. Sail On.
— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) October 12, 2026
Two hundred and fifty years after America’s founding, we still marvel at the restless spirit of discovery that revealed the New World to the Old. President Trump has defended Columbus against the radical left’s campaign to erase his legacy. Now, Columbus again stands where he belongs – within the great procession of figures who shaped our national story.
Happy Columbus Day. Sail On.
We Won’t Let Sanctuary Politicians Stand in Our Way
… The Trump Administration is committed to protecting the American people in every city and every state, and we won’t let sanctuary politicians stand in our way.We enforce these laws with no help from Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul. Since January 20, 2025, to October 8, 2026, New York has failed to honor 16,070 ICE detainers. There are 52,503 total criminal charges and convictions associated with the detainers that were not honored. The Trump Administration is committed to protecting the American people in every city and every state, and we won’t let sanctuary politicians stand in our way.
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) October 12, 2026
He’d Never Heard a Judge “Scream at Full Voice at a Lawyer Before”
I missed the part of the Constitutional Convention that put federal judges in charge of golf course maintenance. The Left is endlessly enraged that, after allowing DC to decay for decades, the Trump Administration is making it safe, clean and beautiful.
— Stephen Miller (@StephenM) October 12, 2026
… credibility!" Judge Ana Reyes told DOJ attorneys after the government waited until 4:55 p.m. Friday, ahead of a holiday weekend, to notify the court that tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links would begin Saturday, according to a journalist covering the case.A Biden-appointed federal judge erupted at Trump administration lawyers Monday over the removal of roughly 430 trees from a historic D.C. golf course — with one courtroom journalist saying he'd never heard a judge "scream at full voice at a lawyer before." "You've lost credibility!" Judge Ana Reyes told DOJ attorneys after the government waited until 4:55 p.m. Friday, ahead of a holiday weekend, to notify the court that tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links would begin Saturday, according to a journalist covering the case. Reyes, who previously faced a Trump DOJ misconduct complaint alleging potential bias, demanded to know why government lawyers delayed notifying the court after learning of the operation. The complaint was later dismissed. The administration maintains the removals follow a 2019 National Park Service landscape-restoration plan predating Trump's proposal to transform the public course into a championship-caliber facility. Full story here https://t.co/C5bWtn4QNI
— Fox News Politics (@foxnewspolitics) October 12, 2026
Reyes, who previously faced a Trump DOJ misconduct complaint alleging potential bias, demanded to know why government lawyers delayed notifying the court after learning of the operation. The complaint was later dismissed.
The administration maintains the removals follow a 2019 National Park Service landscape-restoration plan predating Trump's proposal to transform the public course into a championship-caliber facility.
… court issues another order, whichever comes first.A federal judge has ordered an immediate halt to all tree removal at East Potomac golf course in D.C. ahead of an emergency court hearing scheduled for Monday morning. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ordered defendants to stop cutting down trees until 7 a.m. Tuesday, or until the court issues another order, whichever comes first. READ MORE: https://t.co/CQ2srcC1Zz
— 7News DC (@7NewsDC) October 12, 2026
Zuk_DC
The plan to restore the historic 1917 golf course was commissioned by President Obama. Landscape historians from University of Pennsylvania found 529 diseased and invasive trees and recommended removal. Here’s the full report.
Homeland Security Search Ilhan Omar’s Home
… Republicans blocked it in Oversight.Ilhan Omar’s home was raided this morning by Homeland Security Investigations with a judicially authorized warrant, reportedly tied to her immigration paperwork. We tried to subpoena the immigration records of Ilhan Omar and her alleged brother-husband. Both Democrats AND Republicans blocked it in Oversight. If the fraud is proven, she should be denaturalized and removed from this country. NO ONE is above the law.
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) October 12, 2026
If the fraud is proven, she should be denaturalized and removed from this country.
NO ONE is above the law.
… silenced.I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) October 12, 2026
… it best back in 2023, when the subject of a criminal investigation was someone else:STATEMENT FROM MINNESOTA REPUBLICAN PARTY CHAIR ALEX PLECHASH "Today, federal agents executed a judicially authorized search warrant at Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's home as part of an ongoing investigation. Rather than issue our own statement, we'll defer to Rep. Omar. She said it best back in 2023, when the subject of a criminal investigation was someone else: 'Our democracy rests on the rule of law. When someone—no matter how powerful they are—is suspected of a criminal act, our justice system investigates, charges, and convicts them in accordance with due process.' 'Now it is up to all of us, as citizens and elected leaders, to support accountability and to follow the facts where they lead.' 'No one is above the law.' We couldn't agree more, Congresswoman. We're sure you still feel the same way now that it's your front door. Minnesotans will be watching closely, and so will we." ###
— Republican Party of Minnesota (@mngop) October 12, 2026
'Our democracy rests on the rule of law. When someone—no matter how powerful they are—is suspected of a criminal act, our justice system investigates, charges, and convicts them in accordance with due process.'
'Now it is up to all of us, as citizens and elected leaders, to support accountability and to follow the facts where they lead.' 'No one is above the law.'
We couldn't agree more, Congresswoman. We're sure you still feel the same way now that it's your front door. Minnesotans will be watching closely, and so will we."
… it's one of theirs.Pete Aguilar TODAY on the Omar search: a "rogue abuse of power." Pete Aguilar in 2023 on Trump: "There can't be two sets of rules… There has to be accountability… let the justice system play out." 🤔 https://t.co/6pbEDWvGTU
— Andrew Kolvet (@AndrewKolvet) October 12, 2026
There Has Never Been a Governor With Such a Bad Record on Crime
Former Governor Roy Cooper, of North Carolina, let out 83 murderers, 51 were serving life sentences, and 25 immediately committed murders after being let out of penitentiaries across the State. They were released by him because he didn’t want them to catch COVID while in prison. There has never been a Governor with such a bad record on Crime, and there never will be! Governor Michael Dukakis lost his insurmountable lead in the 1988 Presidential Race because he released Willie Horton, who went on to immediately rape and kill three women. What Former Governor Roy Cooper did is, believe it or not, far more consequential. VOTE FOR MICHAEL WHATLEY TO BE THE NEXT U.S. SENATOR FROM THE GREAT STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA!
Donald J Trump
Donald J Trump
I Made the Right Choice
The European Union paid Russia 250 Billion Dollars for Energy, and the Fake News Media doesn’t want to get near that story. I made the right choice for the American People — ALWAYS, AMERICA FIRST!
Donald J Trump
Donald J Trump
Mike Steger, 11 October 2026
Mike Steger argues that France’s crisis goes far beyond government budgets or school protests. He examines the struggle over national identity, economic policy, immigration, and the future of Western civilization, warning that escalating unrest could have consequences across Europe.
Mike discusses reports of violence around French schools, the response from President Emmanuel Macron, and the competing political positions of Marine Le Pen, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, and Bruno Retailleau. He presents his argument that radical political factions are exploiting social divisions and economic frustration ahead of France’s presidential election.
The discussion then turns to Le Pen’s proposed alternative budget. Mike examines her plans to reduce France’s contributions to the European Union, cut production taxes, scale back regulation, and support small and medium businesses. He argues that rebuilding French industry requires a national commitment to productive growth.
Drawing parallels with President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Mike explains why he believes spending cuts alone cannot solve a debt crisis. Expanding manufacturing, energy production, infrastructure, and private enterprise, he argues, can strengthen the economy and make public debt more manageable.
Mike discusses reports of violence around French schools, the response from President Emmanuel Macron, and the competing political positions of Marine Le Pen, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, and Bruno Retailleau. He presents his argument that radical political factions are exploiting social divisions and economic frustration ahead of France’s presidential election.
The discussion then turns to Le Pen’s proposed alternative budget. Mike examines her plans to reduce France’s contributions to the European Union, cut production taxes, scale back regulation, and support small and medium businesses. He argues that rebuilding French industry requires a national commitment to productive growth.
Drawing parallels with President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Mike explains why he believes spending cuts alone cannot solve a debt crisis. Expanding manufacturing, energy production, infrastructure, and private enterprise, he argues, can strengthen the economy and make public debt more manageable.