/qnotables25/ - ===Q Notables 2025===

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714434 (061813ZMAR25) Notable: NASA: A meteorite fell in Down East, Maine

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>NASA: A meteorite fell in Down East, Maine

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>Same area where there were rumors of Chinese Troops back in 2020.

>Something to do with an "Earthquake"

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714477 (061820ZMAR25) Notable: #27750

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Fresh Dough

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Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714523 (061826ZMAR25) Notable: Trump says he 'felt very comfortable' during address to Congress, touts positive coverage from 'fake news'

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Trump says he 'felt very comfortable' during address to Congress, touts positive coverage from 'fake news'

Trump, in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, said his first address to a joint session of Congress 'ended up well'

Brooke Singman Fox News

March 6, 2025 12:25pm EST

EXCLUSIVE: President Donald Trump reflected on his first address of his second administration to a joint session of Congress, telling Fox News Digital in an exclusive interview that he "felt very comfortable there" and that "even the fake news said good things."

"I felt very comfortable there," Trump told Fox News Digital Thursday morning. "I was very comfortable with the subject matter."

"People liked the delivery," the president continued. "So, it all ended up well."

The president told Fox News Digital that he "got wonderful reviews."

"Even the fake news said good things," Trump told Fox News Digital.

The president spoke for about an hour and 40 minutes — the longest address a president has delivered before a joint session of Congress, according to the American Presidency Project at the University of California at Santa Barbara.

The president used his first address to a joint session of Congress to highlight the accomplishments of his administration thus far, using his infamous "art of the weave" technique to tie each section together.

The theme of the president’s speech was "the Renewal of the American Dream," focusing on border security, the economy, energy, the end of "woke" America, his plans for peace around the world and a strengthened military, and more.

"To my fellow citizens, America is back," Trump declared at the start of his Tuesday speech, prompting the audience to break into chants of "USA, USA, USA."

A CBS News poll found that a large majority of those who watched the president’s address approved of his speech. It reported 76% of Americans who watched Tuesday night approved of the speech.

A CNN poll also showed that at least 7 in 10 Americans who watched the speech said they had at least a "somewhat positive" reaction to the speech, with 44% saying they had a "very positive" reaction.

The New York Times also published a piece titled: "What Some Reluctant Trump Voters Thought of His Speech," featuring interviews with a number of Americans — some of whom said his address brought "confidence," "hope" and "empathy."

Meanwhile, the president’s address was interrupted by Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, who eventually was thrown out of the House Chamber by the Sergeant-at-Arms.

The House of Representatives Thursday, in a bipartisan vote, censured Green, D-Texas, for repeatedly disrupting the president’s address.

"He should be censured," Trump told Fox News Digital.

"He should be forced to pass an IQ test because he is a low IQ individual and we don’t need low IQ individuals in Congress," Trump told Fox News Digital, further blasting Green as "a fool and a clown."

"Nobody takes him seriously," Trump told Fox News Digital. "He is an embarrassment to Congress but a much bigger embarrassment to the Democrats."

Green did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-says-he-felt-very-comfortable-during-address-congress-touts-positive-coverage-from-fake-news

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714528 (061826ZMAR25) Notable: @Jim_Jordan subpoenas Alphabet for internal information on Biden-Harris censorship of Americans.

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#BREAKING:

@Jim_Jordan

subpoenas Alphabet for internal information on Biden-Harris censorship of Americans.

Read here: https://judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/2025-03-06-jdj-to-pichai-alphabet-re-subpoena.pdf

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Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714532 (061826ZMAR25) Notable: Hunter Biden cites financial (kickback) woes in request for federal judge to dismiss laptop data case

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Hunter Biden cites financial woes in request for federal judge to dismiss laptop data case

Biden’s attorneys said he "has had difficulty in finding a new permanent place to live as well as finding it difficult to earn a living."

March 6, 2025, 2:32 AM GMT

By Gary Grumbach, Sarah Fitzpatrick and Zoë Richards

NBC NEWS

Hunter Biden asked a federal judge Wednesday to dismiss his lawsuit against an ex-Trump aide that centers on the publication of contents of a laptop attributed to the former president's son, saying his dwindling financial resources have made it difficult to proceed with litigation.

In documents filed in federal court in California, Biden's attorneys urged U.S. District Judge Hernan D. Vera to dismiss the 2023 lawsuit filed against Garrett Ziegler. They said Biden "has suffered a significant downturn in his income and has significant debt in the millions of dollars range.”

His financial troubles were made worse, Biden's attorneys said, after the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles "upended" his life by making his rental home "unlivable for an extended period of time."

Biden "has had difficulty in finding a new permanent place to live as well as finding it difficult to earn a living,” they wrote, adding that he needs to direct his time and available resources to dealing with his relocation, the damage to his rental house and his family’s living expenses, “as opposed to this litigation.”

An attorney for Ziegler did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday. Biden's attorneys declined to comment on the court filing.

Biden sued Ziegler and the company he founded, Marco Polo, in September 2023, claiming they broke state and federal laws to create an online searchable database with 128,000 emails attributed to Biden.

The judge overseeing the case had rejected a motion to dismiss it by Ziegler, who was an aide to Trump’s trade adviser, Peter Navarro, from February 2019 to January 2021.

Ziegler referred to the lawsuit in comments last year as “completely frivolous.”

In September, the judge ordered Ziegler to pay roughly $18,000 for Biden’s legal fees.

Biden said in a related court filing Wednesday that he faces millions of dollars of debt and is “not in a position where I can borrow money.”

He said he had anticipated paid speaking engagements and appearances following feedback from his artwork and memoir, which his attorneys identified as his main source of income in previous years, "but that has not happened."

Detailing flagging profits from his art sales, Biden said that while he had sold 27 pieces for an average of roughly $54,500 in the two or three years leading up to the lawsuit, he had sold only one piece of art for $36,000 since then.

Biden also described a slump in book sales, saying he went from selling more than 3,100 copies of his book from April through September 2023, when the lawsuit was filed, to about 1,100 over the six-month period that followed.

NBC News has reported extensively on Biden’s financial troubles and efforts to secure additional income, including a legal defense fund that ultimately did not get off the ground.

Biden was found guilty on federal gun charges last year, and he pleaded guilty in a federal tax case. President Joe Biden pardoned him shortly before he was scheduled to be sentenced in the gun case in December.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/hunter-biden-financial-woes-requests-federal-judge-dismiss-laptop-case-rcna195035

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714543 (061828ZMAR25) Notable: DC Appellate Court - President Trump Has Authority to Remove Special Counsel Dellinger

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DC Appellate Court Reverses DC Judge Berman-Jackson, President Trump Has Authority to Remove Special Counsel Dellinger

March 5, 2025 | Sundance

The DC federal appeals court has reversed a ruling by U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson issued Saturday. The appeals court is confirming [pdf Decision Here] that President Donald Trump has the executive power to fire Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger.

Dellinger was fighting President Trump’s effort to reform the bureaucracy in DC and fire officials within the executive branch. Activist District Judge Berman Jackson (pictured above) was supporting Hampton Dellinger, saying President Trump could not fire him.The appeals court has lifted the lower court’s injunction that barred Trump from removing Hampton Dellinger.

This is a win for commonsense and also a big win for President Trump and the plenary power of the Executive. The President alone controls the executive office holders, and the courts have no constitutional authority to interfere in the executive branch determinations of staffing. The plenary and constitutional power of the presidency has been affirmed.

WASHINGTON – […] The two-page ruling Wednesday from three judges onthe D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals contained no detailed explanation. But it said lawyers for the Trump administration had met the legal standard to lift an injunction that U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson issued on Saturday.

[…]The ruling flips the momentum in the president’s favor ahead of an imminent Supreme Court battle over Trump’s power to unilaterally fire executive branch officialswho are protected by laws meant to preserve their independence.

Last month, the high court declined to rule immediately on a request by the Trump administration to allow Dellinger to be replaced, effectively giving Dellinger a reprieve. But thehigh court is expected to weigh in more substantively soonon the issue — whether in Dellinger’s case or in another case.

The administration is also appealing a judge’s decision to reinstate another Biden appointee Trump sought to fire: Cathy Harris, chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board, which handles employee grievances. Harris, like Dellinger, has been a key player in the brewing legal battle over the Trump administration’s mass firings of thousands of probationary government employees. (read more)

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/03/05/dc-appellate-court-reverses-dc-judge-berman-jackson-president-trump-has-authority-to-remove-special-counsel-dellinger/

Finally the Appellate Court is doing their job, good for them

Chutkan should watch her back

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714574 (061833ZMAR25) Notable: Drone Wars Bun

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Mission Delta commanders highlight critical space capabilities at 2025 AFA Warfare Symposium

March 6, 2025

U.S. Space Force Mission Delta commanders took the stage in two separate panels at the 2025 Air and Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium discussing the future of missile warning systems and GPS modernization, both critical components of space superiority.

Col. Ernest Schmitt, Mission Delta 4 commander, participated in the session titled Missile Warning and Tracking for Next-Gen Threats.

He emphasized the increasing importance of missile warning systems in a rapidly evolving landscape.

“From my perspective as the operator, we’re focused on how we employ what we have today in the most effective way,” Schmitt said. 

“We’re laser focused … and we’re going to do everything in our power to get the most capability we can.”

Schmitt also commented on the importance of allied and partner nation integration to missile warning and missile defense.

“We have allied mission partners that are integrated in our ops floors, who are a part of our crews that do the training and exercises that we expect of our U.S. personnel,” he said.

“We can’t thank them enough for how much they provide to the mission.”

With adversaries deploying more sophisticated and numerous missile threats, Schmitt reinforced the need for an advanced and resilient tracking system capable of handling simultaneous engagements. 

Additionally, Col. Andrew Menschner, Mission Delta 31 commander, spoke in the PNT at a crossroads panel, underscoring the U.S. Space Force's commitment to providing reliable Position Navigation and Timing capabilities for both military and civilian users.

“PNT is absolutely vital to the modern way of life, and it is absolutely critical to global military operations,” Menschner said.

“It is critical to space superiority, and space superiority is the foundational requirement for the success of the joint force.”

Menschner detailed the ongoing modernization efforts that aim to maintain GPS as the "gold standard" in Positioning, Navigation, and Timing services worldwide and improving the resiliency of the constellation.

Menschner added, “we may look at the diversity of the constellation. Simply put, more vehicles using more PNT and more accuracy, and then we may look at new command and control strategies, all to get after that prevention of disruption.”

Beyond military applications, GPS serves as a foundational technology for numerous industries, including finance, transportation, telecommunications, and disaster response.

The symposium discussion highlighted how improvements in GPS will continue to support these critical sectors while enhancing national security.

Both commanders reiterated a shared message: space superiority is no longer just a supporting function but an essential component of joint force success.

Their discussions underscored the U.S. Space Force’s role in ensuring space-based capabilities remain resilient, adaptive, and ready to meet the challenges of an increasingly contested domain.

https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4108651/mission-delta-commanders-highlight-critical-space-capabilities-at-2025-afa-warf/

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714607 (061838ZMAR25) Notable: Drone Wars Bun

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Wreckage of mystery drone found in Russian-held land

Mar 6, 2025

Fragments of an unidentified kamikaze drone have reportedly been discovered in Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine, according to images circulating on the social media platform Telegram.

The wreckage appears to resemble a Ukrainian loitering munition with an X-shaped wing configuration, similar in design to the Russian Lancet drone.

At this time, there is no official confirmation regarding the exact type of the drone.

However, according to a report from the Russian sources, the drone may be the “Bulava,” a loitering munition developed by the Ukrainian company DeViro.

The Bulava unmanned aerial system was reportedly designed at the request of the Ukrainian military for precision strikes against key Russian targets.

The kamikaze drone features an X-shaped tail assembly and is equipped with a warhead weighing 3.6 kg.

The most commonly used payload is a Ukrainian-made cumulative-thermobaric warhead designed to maximize impact on enemy positions.

According to specifications released by the developer, the Bulava has a total takeoff weight of 11.5 kg.

The drone is launched using a catapult system before transitioning to electric-powered flight, reaching a maximum speed of approximately 100 km/h.

While independent verification of the drone’s origin remains pending, the discovery of the wreckage suggests continued advancements in Ukraine’s use of loitering munitions in the ongoing conflict.

https://defence-blog.com/wreckage-of-mystery-drone-found-in-russian-held-land/

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714649 (061843ZMAR25) Notable: @BillClinton - Sylvester Turner was a great public servant who did a world of good for Houston

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Bill Clinton

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Sylvester Turner was a great public servant who did a world of good for Houston and its people throughout his decades-long career. I’m saddened by his passing and thinking of his family.

Mar 6, 2025 · 1:27 AM UTC

https://twitter.com/BillClinton/status/1897459010200338503

https://twitter.com/Viktor4Liberty/status/1897314074863808793

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714651 (061843ZMAR25) Notable: Biden’s final acts should be investigated – state attorney general

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6 Mar, 2025 18:19

Biden’s final acts should be investigated – state attorney general

The former US president’s last executive orders may have been “unconstitutional” due to his cognitive decline, Missouri’s Andrew Bailey has said

The last executive orders and pardons issued by former US President Joe Biden could be “null and void” or even outright “unconstitutional,” Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has claimed. He has requested that the Department of Justice (DOJ) launch an investigation into Biden’s activities in his last months in office.

“Unelected staff” membersof the former president’s administrationcould have exploited his mental stateto promote what Bailey called “radical” policies without the president being fully aware, the attorney general argued in a letter to DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz that he published on X.

“I am demanding the DOJ investigate whether President Biden’s cognitive decline allowed unelected staff to push through radical policy without his knowing approval,” Bailey wrote on Wednesday in a post accompanying the letter. “If true, these executive orders, pardons, and all other actions are unconstitutional and legally void,” he added.

Bailey pointed to what hecalled “the streak of extraordinary far-left orders purportedly issued by Biden” in the last monthsof his term. The list compiled by Bailey included Biden granting his son Hunter a retroactive blanket pardon after vowing not to do so, as well as making a “legally frivolous” claim that the Equal Rights Amendment was part of the US Constitution.

The amendment explicitly prohibiting sex discrimination was first introduced to Congress in 1923 and later reintroduced and approved by both the House and the Senate in the 1970s. However, an insufficient number of states ratified it before the deadline and the amendment was considered expired.

“There are profound reasons to suspect” that Biden was manipulatedby his staff, Bailey said, citing some former and current US officials, as well as a prominent Democratic fundraiser who had previously spoken about the former president’s cognitive issues.

According to the attorney general, House Speaker Mike Johnson recently said that Biden was unable to understand the orders he was signing and confused a moratorium on energy exports to Europe with a decree authorizing a study of those exports.

A major Democratic National Committee fundraiser,Lindy Li, stated last month that “the people who ran our country for the last four years” were Biden’s staff, as well as his wife and son Hunter.

The DOJ has not commented on Bailey’s request.

Questions about Biden’s physical and mental fortitude plagued his presidential campaign in 2024. He was eventually forced to drop out of the race under pressure from his own party a hundred days before the election following his poor performance at a CNN-hosted debate with Trump this past June.

https://www.rt.com/news/613838-biden-final-acts-investigated-attorney/

I suspect there are a lot of investigations going on for Biden etc. already, there is so much to expose and prosecute.

The picture attached is the bumpy headed, wrinkly Bidan, not the smooth face and almost mask looking Bidan 2, 3 or 4.

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714672 (061846ZMAR25) Notable: @JoeBiden - Sylvester Turner dedicated his career to serving the community he loved

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Joe Biden

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Sylvester Turner dedicated his career to serving the community he loved. He was a remarkable Congressman, Mayor, father, and grandfather. Jill and I are saddened by his passing and send our deepest condolences to Sylvester's family and his beloved Houston community.

Mar 6, 2025 · 12:05 AM UTC

https://twitter.com/JoeBiden/status/1897438473667166707

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Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714673 (061846ZMAR25) Notable: Beretta promotes ‘game-changer’ in drone defense - M4 A.I. Drone Guardian shotgun

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Beretta promotes ‘game-changer’ in drone defense

Mar 6, 2025

Italian firearms manufacturer Beretta Defense Technologies has promoted its latest innovation in counter-drone defense: the M4 A.I. Drone Guardian shotgun.

Developed to address the growing threat of first-person view (FPV) drones in modern warfare, the shotgun offers a cost-effective and adaptable solution for security forces and military personnel.

As noted by the company, the M4 A.I. Drone Guardian was presented at major defense exhibitions, including SHOT Show, IDEX UAE, and Enforce Tac, where it received strong interest from industry professionals and security experts.

Mauro Della Costanza, Head of Defense & Law Enforcement Sales at Benelli Armi S.p.A. (part of Beretta Defense Technologies), highlighted the weapon’s effectiveness in a presentation video, describing it as a “game-changer” in counter-FPV drone defense.

Given the difficulty of neutralizing drones mid-flight, the modified M4 shotgun is designed for ease of use, enabling precise targeting within a range of 50 meters and beyond.

The weapon is based on Benelli’s proven short-stroke gas piston system with automatic gas regulation, a design that has been used successfully by military and law enforcement agencies for over two decades.

According to Benelli, the effective engagement range of the Drone Guardian is approximately 50 meters, with a maximum range of up to 100 meters.

The company states that the uniqueness of the AI-enhanced version lies in its modified choke, which ensures that shotgun pellets retain velocity and energy over greater distances, increasing effectiveness against aerial threats.

Unlike electronic jamming systems, the Drone Guardian provides a direct kinetic solution to counter drones, including those equipped with electronic countermeasures or autonomous navigation capabilities.

Additionally, shotguns are relatively inexpensive to acquire and maintain compared to more complex counter-drone technologies.

However, specialists acknowledge the limitations of using shotguns for drone defense.

The short engagement window and challenges in detecting and tracking fast-moving UAVs remain key obstacles.

Despite these challenges, shotguns have proven to be a useful complement to existing drone defense systems.

The 12-gauge shotgun is widely used by military forces for various applications.

Often regarded as a versatile tool rather than just a weapon, its range of ammunition types allows it to breach doors, disable light vehicles, or cover a broad area with shot dispersion.

https://defence-blog.com/beretta-promotes-game-changer-in-drone-defense/

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714707 (061850ZMAR25) Notable: 'Star Trek shield' technology gets $250M boost to knock drone swarms from the sky with high-powered microwave

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'Star Trek shield' technology gets $250M boost to knock drone swarms from the sky with high-powered microwave

March 6, 2025 8:55am EST

A new high-powered microwave system that can knock swarms of drones out of the sky at once is going to "touch every aspect of warfare," according to Epirus founder, Joe Lonsdale.

"It’s kind of like a Star Trek shield," Lonsdale, founder of Epirus and a co-founder of fast-rising defense technology company Palantir, explained of its Leonidas counter-drone system. "It’s able to turn them off from very far away."

"This is going to touch every aspect of warfare over the next decade," he told Fox News Digital. "We can knock down some pretty advanced drones."

Defense tech startup Epirus secured another $250 million in a Series D funding round, which was announced Wednesday, bringing its total venture funding to over $550 million.

Epirus’ Leonidas system is a ground-based, directed energy weapon that fires off an electromagnetic pulse to disable swarms of drones, or it can neutralize precision targets.

The company aims to help the military shift away from a "1 to 1 mindset to a ‘1 to many’ way of thinking for short-range defense," according to CEO Andy Lowery.

Drone swarms have been a key frontline tactic in the Russia-Ukraine war because most defense systems are designed to take out one unmanned vehicle at a time.

Additionally, in the Middle East, the U.S. has been using multimillion-dollar missiles to shoot down Houthi drones that are built for around $2,000 or less.

"Swarms of drones is where war is going, and currently you have swarms of drones that are very expensive and very difficult to stop," said Lonsdale.

"It's not just drones, they're all sorts of different types of uses for this," he added, predicting that one day the technology might be deployed to freeze up planes in the sky and protect satellites.

The technology has already been successful in Defense Department tests on boat motors and other electronics, according to the company.

"This is just it's just going to touch every aspect of warfare in the next decade."

Rep. Rob Wittman, vice chair of the House Armed Services Committee, warned that the U.S. needs to "run to play catchup" with its adversaries in the counter-UAS space.

"We are not doing what we need to do," he told Fox News Digital on the sidelines of the National Security Innovation Base Summit in Washington, D.C.

"We have failed miserably at counter-UAS. We do okay in CENTCOM [Central Command], but … in places like Langley Air Force Base, we are not where we need to be."

Dozens of drones hovered over Langley for over two weeks in 2023, and lawmakers say they still have not been provided with an explanation.

Epirus won a $66 million contract in 2023 to supply its Leonidas to the U.S. Army, and the technology is believed to be in the testing phase by Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, according to comments that Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George made to Congress last year.

The rapid rise of unmanned aerial vehicles in war has prompted a defensive race to develop systems to counter them, like high-energy lasers and high-power microwaves.

"We have a lot of people who are, you know, coming into the [Defense Department]wanting to embrace new technologies," said Lonsdale. "They’re really excited about this."

The defense entrepreneur suggested there is "tons of waste" in the Pentagon that could be repurposed for new technologies.

"There’s a ton of cronyism. We're seeing tens or even hundreds of billions of dollars you could pull out, depending [on] how aggressive you want to be.

And these should be put into cutting-edge technologies that actually deter enemies."

Epirus was valued at $1.35 billion when it raised $200 million in Series C funding, but the company did not disclose its valuation for this round.

The California-based company will use the new cash influx to expand into international and commercial markets and expand manufacturing in the U.S.

The company is also planning to open a new simulation center in Oklahoma to train soldiers in counter-drone warfare.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/star-trek-shield-technology-gets-250m-boost-knock-drone-swarms-from-sky-high-powered-microwave

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714712 (061851ZMAR25) Notable: Feds Find Maine DoE in Violation of Title IX protections of girls in school sports

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Feds Find Maine DoE in Violation of Title IX

Maine Wire StaffBy Maine Wire StaffMarch 6, 2025Updated:March 6, 20256 Comments2 Mins Read2K Views

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The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has found Maine to be in violation of Title IX protections of girls in school sports, Maine media outlets are reporting.

Late last month, the federal office announced it was investigating the Maine Department of Education’s refusal to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order barring transgender athletes from playing on girls’ teams.

“It is shameful that Governor Mills refuses to stand with women and girls. Her rejection of the anti-discrimination obligations that Maine voluntarily accepted when it agreed to receive federal taxpayer dollars is unlawful. OCR is still actively investigating Maine and one of its school administrative districts for apparent violations of federal law,” Acting Assistant Secretary Craig Trainor said on February 26.

Maine’s refusal to comply with the federal directive led to a public stand-off between President Trump and Maine Governor Janet Mills, who on February 21 vowed “we’ll see you in court.”

On Wednesday and Thursday, Maine outlets cited a Bangor Daily News report that the federal government had ruled against the state after only a four day investigation.

At stake is an estimated $280 million in funds the federal government provides Maine schools, either through support for special education or direct grants to universities and technical schools. Gov. Mills’ has asserted that banning biological males who identify as females from girls’ sports would violate the Maine Human Rights Act.

More recently, however, Mills has said the question is “worthy of a debate.”

The next stage in that debate may well be seen in how Maine responds to the federal finding, whether funds are withheld, and what court actions may ensue.

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Austin Power

Austin Power

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Its a man, its a man baby!

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Gardiner Schneider

Gardiner Schneider

4 hours ago

“More recently, however, Mills has said the question is “worthy of a debate.”” The real “debate” needs to be about ending the term in office of Governess Mills before she costs the tax payers of our State $280,000,000.00. I do not speak any language beyond American English, however there was a phrase recently recorded in the Oval Office that might be part of the debate, “suka blyat”.

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Eric H.

Eric H.

3 hours ago

Janet Mills is disgusting .

I want to wretch when I see her picture .

She has destroyed my state .

She needs to be brought to heal .

https://www.themainewire.com/2025/03/feds-find-maine-doe-in-violation-of-title-ix/

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714728 (061854ZMAR25) Notable: Drone Wars Bun

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Russia attacks Kharkiv at night, enemy drone hits high-rise building

06 March 2025, Thursday, 11:24

The russian federation attacked Kharkiv with strike drones at night, as a result of enemy shelling on March 6, the roof and technical floor of a high-rise residential building were damaged.

The city mayor Ihor Terekhov has reported this.

As a result of the strike, a fire broke out. The elevator shaft, partially the technical floor and the facade slabs between the 9th and technical floors were destroyed.

The blast wave damaged the glazing in adjacent buildings and 8 cars.

Residents are being evacuated from the entrance of the building.

Two people suffered an acute stress reaction, they are being provided with the necessary medical care.

Rescuers, doctors and volunteers are working at the scene.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, on the night of March 3, the russians launched 83 drones over the territory of Ukraine, the air defense forces managed to shoot down 46 of them, another 31 drones did not reach their targets (locationally lost).

The russian federation launched almost a hundred drones over Ukraine on March 4. Ukrainian defenders shot down two-thirds of the UAVs.

On the night of March 5, the russians attacked Ukraine with three Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles from the Voronezh Oblast, one S-300 anti-aircraft guided missile from the Kursk Oblast, and 181 Shahed attack UAVs and simulator drones of various types from the following directions: Oryol, Kursk, Millerovo, Bryansk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and Chauda.

https://ukranews.com/en/news/1068468-russia-attacks-kharkiv-at-night-enemy-drone-hits-high-rise-building

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714743 (061855ZMAR25) Notable: Nigeria: Archdiocese of Kafanchan priest kidnapped and found murdered on Ash Wednesday

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Nigeria's Archdiocese of Kafanchanhas confirmed the murder of Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, who was abducted from his residence on the night of 4 March 2025.

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Nigeria: Archdiocese of Kafanchan priest kidnapped and found murdered on Ash Wednesday - Vatican...

The Catholic Archdiocese of Kafanchan has confirmed the tragic killing of Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, who was abducted from his residence on the night of ...

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Mar 6, 2025 · 8:39 AM UTC

https://twitter.com/VaticanNews/status/1897567577930359150

Kafanchan...

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714753 (061857ZMAR25) Notable: Drone Wars Bun

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Commercial Drone Alliance Calls on Trump White House to Expedite Deregulation of Commercial Drone Operations

March 6, 2025

he Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), an independent 501c6 non-profit organization led by key members of the commercial drone industry, urges the Trump administration to expedite the deregulation of the commercial drone industry through advancement of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) draft rule enabling commercial unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) to operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS).

In a letter sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget, the CDA emphasized that publishing the BVLOS rule is key to providing the regulatory certainty needed to accelerate commercial drone adoption, strengthen domestic drone manufacturers’ ability to scale and compete globally, and enhance national security.

The CDA appreciates the Trump Administration’s commitment to eliminating unnecessary and costly federal regulations.

Advancing the industry-supported BVLOS rule aligns with Executive Order (EO) 14192, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation, by reducing administrative burdens, driving economic growth, and strengthening national security.

This includes providing wide-ranging benefits for the American people, strengthening the domestic industrial base, and improving airspace transparency nationwide.

“The time is ripe for President Trump to build on the successes of his first term and remove the bureaucratic red tape inhibiting drone technology in America,” urged Lisa Ellman, Executive Director of the Commercial Drone Alliance.

“The BVLOS rule will unleash growth by enabling drones to operate under a right-sized regulatory framework rather than relying on exemptions and waivers from existing regulations designed for legacy aircraft.”

https://www.commercialuavnews.com/commercial-drone-alliance-calls-on-trump-white-house-to-expedite-deregulation-of-commercial-drone-operations

https://www.commercialdronealliance.org/

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714780 (061901ZMAR25) Notable: TRUMP TRUTH @realDonaldTrump - The Golden Age of America has just begun!

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POTUS!

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The Golden Age of America has just begun! Over the past six weeks, our Administration has delivered on promises like no Administration before it, always putting America First! DOGE has been an incredible success, and now that we have my Cabinet in place, I have instructed the Secretaries and Leadership to work with DOGE on Cost Cutting measures and Staffing. As the Secretaries learn about, and understand, the people working for the various Departments, they can be very precise as to who will remain, and who will go. We say the “scalpel” rather than the “hatchet.” The combination of them, Elon, DOGE, and other great people will be able to do things at a historic level.

We just had a meeting with most of the Secretaries, Elon, and others, and it was a very positive one. It’s very important that we cut levels down to where they should be, but it’s also important to keep the best and most productive people. We’re going to have these meetings every two weeks until that aspect of this very necessary job is done. The relationships between everybody in that room are extraordinary. They all want to get to the exact same place, which is, simply, to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

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Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714783 (061901ZMAR25) Notable: Maine loses popular Sea Grant funding, 1 week after governor's public confrontation with Trump

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>Feds Find Maine DoE in Violation of Title IX

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that sucks

Maine loses popular Sea Grant funding, 1 week after governor's public confrontation with Trump

March 04, 2025

Nicole Ogrysko, Maine Public

In this 2007 file photo, George Protopopescu of the Downeast Institute for Advanced Marine Research and Education measures each of the scallops brought up as Christopher Bartlett of the Maine Sea Grant program records the data. (Gabor Degre/BDN via Maine Public)

In this 2007 file photo, George Protopopescu of the Downeast Institute for Advanced Marine Research and Education measures each of the scallops brought up as Christopher Bartlett of the Maine Sea Grant program records the data. (Gabor Degre/BDN via Maine Public)

Over the weekend, the Trump administration told the University of Maine that it is discontinuing a $4.5 million award to the Maine Sea Grant Program.

There are 33 other similar Sea Grant programs in coastal and Great Lakes states around the country. Yet only Maine appears to have had its funding revoked. And the announcement came one week after Gov. Janet Mills sparred publicly with President Donald Trump at the White House about his executive order on transgender athletes.

The four-year federal award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration went into effect last February and would have awarded Maine Sea Grant roughly $4.5 million through January 2028, including about $1.5 million this year.

"It has been determined that the program activities proposed to be carried out in year 2 of the Maine Sea Grant Omnibus Award are no longer relevant to the focus of the administration’s priorities and program objectives," NOAA wrote in a letter to the University of Maine.

The program now appears to be in jeopardy, though both the UMaine system and its partners were still determining the specific impacts on Monday.

Federal and matching funds support the salaries of 20 people at the university and around the state. A spokesperson said Monday that the University of Maine system is still assessing how the funding cuts will directly impact staff and research projects underway.

Maine Sea Grant sponsors marine science and fisheries research initiatives around the state. Sebastian Belle, executive director of the Maine Aquaculture Association, said losing access to Maine Sea Grant shellfish, finfish and seaweed experts would be a "tremendous blow" to aquaculture businesses around the state.

"The costs to particularly the young farmers, the new start-up farmers, their costs would go up, because they would have to actually bear the costs of actually doing some of that research and learning that Sea Grant has been doing for them," he said.

Sea Grant experts have been instrumental in helping aquaculture farmers solve technical problems, Belle added. He called the Maine Sea Grant cuts "short-sighted" and said losing access to the program's expertise could stymy the long-term growth of the state's aquaculture sector.

In addition, Maine Sea Grant played a major role in launching the state's emerging scallop farming industry, helping new farmers learn techniques being used in other countries and apply them to their operations here, Belle said.

"Without Sea Grant's engagement in that particular part of our sector, we wouldn't have, number one, as many farms as we have, and we wouldn't have farms as advanced as they are," he said.

Ten years ago, Maine Sea Grant provided funds to help launch a collaborative research project with fishermen, students and others to study and sample lobster at different life stages.

Lobsterman Curt Brown leads that project and said it's still providing invaluable data about the fishery.

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714803 (061904ZMAR25) Notable: Drone Wars Bun

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Drone footage shows extent of major Arnhem fire; Situation now under control

Thursday, 6 March 2025 - 14:30

A devastating fire in the city center of Arnhem, Netherlands, has been brought under control, though it remains active in some areas.

Around 100 residents are being cared for as emergency services continue to manage the aftermath of the blaze, which has left a visible scar on the city’s historic center, drone footage shows.

The fire began early Thursday morning at 3:45 a.m. at a SoLow store on Jansstraat, near Korenmarkt, and quickly spread to surrounding buildings.

At least ten buildings, including shops and multiple residential units above them, have been severely damaged.

Firefighters are still working to extinguish the flames from the outside, as the risk of collapse has prevented them from entering at least ten of the affected structures.

By mid-morning, the fire department reported they had gained "more control" of the situation, using thermal imaging cameras mounted on drones to pinpoint areas still at risk.

Gas supply has been shut off to 75 buildings to help prevent the fire from spreading further.

Although no missing persons have been reported, authorities are continuing to assess the damage and confirm whether there are any casualties.

"While the fire is under control, we expect to be working throughout the day," said a spokesperson for the fire department.

"The damage, particularly to buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, is extensive. Some 25 homes and the shops below them are so badly damaged that they are no longer habitable."

To contain the fire, the fire department has started demolishing parts of the affected block to extinguish remaining fires and ensure no one is trapped inside.

Investigators have not yet determined the exact cause of the fire, but it is believed to have started in a party supply store. Authorities are still working to confirm the fire's origin.

As a result of the fire, approximately 150 shops and homes in the city center are without power. Businesses between Nieuwe Plein and Jansplein are closed for the day, and bus routes through the area have been altered.

It remains unclear when residents will be able to return to their homes, as many buildings will need to be assessed for stability before they can be deemed safe.

Around 60 to 80 residents were evacuated during the early stages of the fire. They have been relocated to the Arnhem city hall, where they are receiving assistance from emergency services and support from local victim assistance teams.

Mayor Ahmed Marcouch, who interrupted his vacation in Morocco to address the crisis, expressed his concern for the affected residents.

"The impact is significant, and my thoughts are with those who have been affected. I hope no one has been harmed in this disaster," he said in a statement.

"My heart bleeds for the heart of our city. Yesterday, there was already a fire, and now we are dealing with the destruction of our historic city center.

Around 100 people were evacuated because they couldn’t stay in their homes, and entrepreneurs couldn’t go to work. The impact is immense," the Mayor added.

Marcouch emphasized the hard work of the 150 firefighters, who worked throughout the night to combat the flames.

"I have so much admiration for Arnhem's resilience. Once the fire is fully contained, we will work tirelessly to restore the city. My thoughts are with those affected," he said.

Deputy Mayor Cathelijne Bouwkamp also expressed shock, adding that the city’s residents and businesses were struggling with the uncertainty. "It’s devastating for our historic city center and for the people who live and work here.

The shock is enormous," she said. "Many people are still unsure if they will be able to return home. The fire has left a trail of destruction, and we’re working to support everyone impacted by this tragedy."

https://nltimes.nl/2025/03/06/drone-footage-shows-extent-major-arnhem-fire-situation-now-control

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714828 (061906ZMAR25) Notable: Drone Wars Bun

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British drone strikes terrorist in Syria with Hellfire missile

March 6, 2025

Royal Air Force aircraft continue to conduct armed reconnaissance patrols over Syria, providing ongoing support to the global fight against Daesh.

These operations, say the Ministry of Defence, remain crucial in countering terrorist threats, ensuring that identified targets can be engaged when necessary.

On Tuesday, 25 February, a remotely piloted RAF Reaper successfully tracked a known Daesh terrorist in the Aleppo Governorate of north-west Syria.

The Reaper crew, say the MOD, maintained close surveillance on the individual, assessing the situation to ensure minimal risk to civilians.

When the terrorist was observed alone on foot, presenting an opportunity for a precise strike, the Reaper engaged using its Hellfire missile system, successfully eliminating the target.

This latest strike underscores the RAF’s commitment to degrading Daesh’s operational capacity, as part of the UK’s wider efforts to ensure regional stability and security.

MQ-9A Reaper

The MQ-9A Reaper is a remotely piloted air system (RPAS) operated by the Royal Air Force’s 13 and 39 Squadrons, based at RAF Waddington.

Capable of long-endurance intelligence gathering and precision strikes, the Reaper is an essential asset in counterterrorism and reconnaissance missions.

It carries a variety of sensor systems, including electro-optical and infrared cameras, radar, and laser target designators, allowing for real-time battlefield awareness.

Armed with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and GBU-12 Paveway II bombs, it provides highly accurate, low-collateral damage strike capability. It’s being replaced by Protector.

Operation Shader

This mission was conducted under Operation Shader, the UK’s contribution to the Global Coalition against Daesh.

Since 2014, RAF aircraft, including Typhoon and Reaper drones, have played a vital role in supporting Iraqi and coalition forces, providing precision airstrikes, reconnaissance, and intelligence gathering to disrupt terrorist activities.

Despite Daesh’s territorial defeat, the group continues to pose a serious insurgent threat, necessitating ongoing UK and coalition operations to prevent its resurgence.

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-drone-strikes-terrorist-in-syria-with-hellfire-missile/

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714876 (061915ZMAR25) Notable: Drone Wars Bun

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Advanced attack drones for Ukraine in new deal struck by UK government and Anduril UK

6 March 2025

Defence Secretary John Healey MP visited Anduril, the firm supplying the drones, in Washington D.C. ahead of a meeting with his US counterpart Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon today.

The deal follows a meeting of world leaders in London last week, when the Prime Minister and allies agreed it was essential that military support continues for Ukraine to put the country in the strongest possible position for peace as it continues to defend itself from Russian aggression.

The new contracts, totalling nearly £30 million and backed by the International Fund for Ukraine, will result in Anduril UK supplying cutting-edge Altius 600m and Altius 700m drones – known as loitering munitions – that are designed to monitor an area before striking targets that enter it.

The Defence Secretary visited Anduril yesterday, where he spoke with a number of American and British staff.

Founded in California, Anduril continues to invest significantly in the UK with a large footprint across the country and plans to rapidly scale, in line with the Government’s commitment to keeping the nation safe while providing highly skilled jobs.

Securing a lasting peace in Ukraine and strengthening bonds between NATO allies set to top the agenda when the Defence Secretary meets with his US counterpart today.

The visit follows Prime Minister Keir Starmer meeting the US President last week, and John Healey MP will hail the unparalleled depth of the UK’s special relationship with the US - the UK’s closest security ally – as both nations continue to collaborate to bolster security and support economic growth.

The meeting follows the recent decision by the UK Government to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by April 2027 – the biggest sustained uplift since the Cold War.

National security is a foundation of our Plan for Change, and the Prime Minister and Defence Secretary have said that Europe needs to take a greater responsibility for its security, and that defence can be an engine for economic growth.

Defence Secretary, John Healey MP, said:

We are determined to achieve a secure, lasting peace in Ukraine, which means putting Ukraine in the strongest possible position to prevent any return to Russian aggression.

The UK has already provided more than 10,000 drones to Ukraine’s Armed Forces, which have proved vital in disrupting Russian troop advances and targeting positions behind the frontline.

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Russia to Build Drone Factory in Belarus

March 6, 2025

Russia will build a drone production facility in neighboring Belarus to “ensure security” for its key ally, Belarusian state media reported Thursday.

Kremlin Deputy Chief of Staff Maxim Oreshkin proposed the project during a visit to Minsk, where Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko welcomed the idea.

“It’s very important that Belarus has its own [drone] production facilities, which would strengthen both its economy and national security,” Oreshkin was quoted as saying by the Belta news agency.

The plant is expected to produce up to 100,000 drones per year once fully operational. Moscow and Minsk will now discuss its location and other details, Oreshkin said, without providing a construction timeline.

Belta’s report did not specify whether the drones would have military applications. However, Oreshkin’s emphasis on security suggests potential defense uses.

Both Russia and Ukraine have relied heavily on drones in combat and long-range strikes. Lukashenko said Belarus was “ready” to build the factory. “We guarantee that you won’t build it in Russia the way we would here,” he said.

Belarus remains under U.S. and European sanctions for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and cracking down on opposition. Russia used Belarusian territory as a staging ground for its February 2022 invasion.

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/03/06/russia-to-build-drone-factory-in-belarus-a88273

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714918 (061921ZMAR25) Notable: Todd Blanche has officially been sworn in as Deputy Attorney General 🇺🇸

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Todd Blanche has officially been sworn in as Deputy Attorney General 🇺🇸

https://x.com/MargoMartin47/status/1897718559070998751

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714943 (061926ZMAR25) Notable: Drone Wars Bun

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Royal Navy tests advanced military drone in Norway for operations in extreme environments

March 5, 2025

The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is testing single-rotor Ghost UAS drones in Norway, in partnership with the Logistic Command Regiment (CLR).

The goal is to analyze the drones’ capabilities in route reconnaissance and identifying vulnerable points in extreme Arctic conditions, assisting Command units with navigation and operation planning.

The tested Ghost UAS belongs to the Ghost-X platform by Anduril Industries, an advanced version of the unmanned aircraft system.

It features a modular design, automated software for missions, and an improved propulsion system, allowing for 75 minutes of flight and carrying up to 9 kg.

Additionally, its 25 km range and optical and infrared sensors ensure effectiveness even without GPS.

The 700X Naval Air Squadron, which is leading these tests, plays an experimental role within the Royal Navy, focusing on drone innovation.

The introduction of the Ghost-X could enhance future operations of Command units, providing real-time intelligence and greater efficiency in challenging environments.

https://www.msn.com/en-ie/money/technology/royal-navy-tests-advanced-military-drone-in-norway-for-operations-in-extreme-environments/ar-AA1AiSzO

https://x.com/Commando_Ops/status/1895014165237887055

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22714957 (061928ZMAR25) Notable: Maine loses popular Sea Grant funding, 1 week after governor's public confrontation with Trump

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>Maine loses popular Sea Grant funding, 1 week after governor's public confrontation with Trump

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Trump administration agrees to renegotiate Maine Sea Grant funding

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, pressured the U.S. commerce secretary Tuesday, saying withdrawing the $4.5 million award that funds years of research would 'cause devastating harm' to the state's coastal communities.

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Dana Morse, an aquaculture researcher with Maine Sea Grant, checks on ear-hung scallops attached to an anchor chain on a mussel raft along the Damariscotta River in South Bristol on June 8, 2016. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald

The Trump administration has agreed torenegotiate funding for Maine Sea Grant, one of the state’s key coastal resource programs, following conversations between U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnik and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine.

The renegotiation would put funding back on the table so long asthe work supported by the program “focuses on advancing Maine’s coastal economies, working waterfronts and sustainable fisheries,” Collins’ office said in an emailed statement Wednesday afternoon.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced Saturday that it was rescinding the $4.5 million award that supports marine science research, workforce development and education across the state for four years.

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Maine Sea Grant in jeopardy after Trump administration terminates $4.5 million grant program

It’s unclear when the money would be restored and when projects could resume. Maine Sea Grant will need to reapply for funding, according to the statement.

“I appreciate the secretary’s willingness to work together to ensure that Maine Sea Grant can continue to conduct research, support a robust pipeline of skilled labor, and ensure that our coastal economies remain profitable hubs for fishermen, lobstermen and hospitality workers,” Collins said in the statement. “It is important that Maine Sea Grant can continue to provide valuable services for communities across the state for years to come.”

“Through these bilateral negotiations, the department will ensure that the American people, including hardworking Mainers like lobstermen and fishermen, receive the benefit of the bargain consistent with the administration’s priorities and continued relevance to program objectives,” Nancy Hann, NOAA’s deputy undersecretary for operations, wrote in a memorandum.

Hann said the negotiations will modify the requirements of Maine Sea Grant’s award. It is unclear how Maine Sea Grant’s current work and focus differs from the Trump administration’s priorities — and whether the organization will have to shift that work to fall in line.

The University of Maine System oversees Maine Sea Grant. The program supported 332 businesses and 565 jobs in 2023 and generated $23.5 million of economic activity on $1.5 million in funding that year — roughly $15 for every federal dollar invested, according to the organization.

The news of the funding termination sent shockwaves through Maine’s fisheries industry. Maine Sea Grant Director Gayle Zydlewski said the funding getting pulled was “devastating.”

https://www.pressherald.com/2025/03/05/trump-administration-agrees-to-renegotiate-maine-sea-grant-funding/

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22715041 (061949ZMAR25) Notable: Germany allocates 4 BILLION euro to Ukraine in military assistance & takes over Ramstein group w/UK

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Germany allocates almost 4 BILLION euro to Ukraine in military assistance, together with UK take over Ramstein group as US wipes hands clean

https://x.com/RT_com/status/1897731765680455957

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22715042 (061949ZMAR25) Notable: Beretta promotes ‘game-changer’ in drone defense - M4 A.I. Drone Guardian shotgun

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Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22715077 (061957ZMAR25) Notable: The ten Democrats who voted with Republicans to censure Al Green should be commended

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The ten Democrats who bravely voted with Republicans to censure Al Green should be commended for doing the right thing. Bravo!

Ami Bera of California

Ed Case of Hawaii

Jim Costa of California

Laura Gillen of New York

Jim Himes of Connecticut

Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania

Marcy Kaptur of Ohio

Jared Moskowitz of Florida

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington

Tom Suozzi of New York.

“I don’t mind being one of 10 Democrats, there’s a deeper principle at stake here, which is reverence for this institution,” Himes said after the vote, adding that lawmakers need to act “with the decorum and with the civility that says to the world that we are a serious country.”

“I have no love for Donald Trump, but I do have reverence for the Office of the President,” he told CNN’s Pamela Brown.

Lawmakers said anger is growing among Democrats about Green’s antics — which they believe have consumed headlines and distracted from more important issues.

“People are pissed,” one Democratic lawmaker said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal party dynamics. The lawmaker added that Green’s antics were viewed as “selfish” after party leaders made clear they wanted their members to act somberly.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/06/politics/al-green-censure-trump-protest-house/index.html

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22715106 (062001ZMAR25) Notable: RT - EU state detains six people over alleged pro-Russia treason plot

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EU state detains six people over alleged pro-Russia treason plot

The Romanian authorities claim the group sought to destabilize the constitutional order and withdraw Bucharest from NATO

The Romanian authorities have detained six people on charges of treason for allegedly trying to overthrow the government with the help of Russia. The development marks a dramatic escalation of tensions between Bucharest and Moscow after Russian diplomats were expelled from the country in connection with the case.

According to a unit called DIICOT that combats organized crime and Romania’s spy agency, the SRI, a group called Vlad the Impaler Command sought to destabilize the country’s constitutional order and withdraw it from NATO.

Vlad the Impaler was a medieval ruler of a region in present-day Romania, best known for his brutal military tactics and harsh punishment of enemies.

The group’s members, among whom is a 101-year-old retired general, “actively requested support from Russian Federation Embassy officials,” the SRI’s statement reads.

According to DIICOT, the “organized criminal group” recruited followers online and also published video materials.

On Wednesday, Bucharest expelled two Russian diplomats in connection with the case. Moscow has denied any involvement in Romania’s internal affairs and has vowed to retaliate for the expulsions.

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has called out Bucharest’s “obsession” with finding a “Russian trace” in its “internal political squabbles.” She also accused the Romanian leadership of Russophobia and a persistent pursuit of escalation.

Last year, Romania accused Russia of interfering in its presidential elections,after Calin Georgescu, a critic of NATO and the EU and an opponent of aiding Ukraine, secured an unexpected first round victory in the national presidential election. The vote was almost immediately annulled by Romania’s Constitutional Court, which cited alleged irregularities in the funding of his campaign.

Last week, as Georgescu was about to file his candidacy to run again for election, he was arrested and indicted on six criminal charges, including alleged “voter bribery,” “promoting fascist, racist, or xenophobic ideologies,” and incitement to actions against the constitutional order.

Georgescu has maintained his innocence and asked US President Donald Trump for help against what he described as a politically motivated campaign against him organized by the Romanian “deep state.”

Bloomberg reported in February that theTrump administration was pressuring Bucharest not to block Georgescu’s candidacy for the presidency ahead of the new election in May.

Key Trump ally and adviser Elon Musk condemned Georgescu’s arrest as “messed up.”

US Vice President J.D. Vance similarly criticized Romania while speaking at the Munich Security Conference in February,suggesting that certain “old entrenched interests” in the country were using “ugly, Soviet-era words like misinformation and disinformation” to prevent a politician with “an alternative viewpoint” from coming to power.

(Most of the countries persecuted in the EU and Europe are pro-American, pro-freedom and pro-Trump, so the Stasi persecutes them, or tries to erase them. It’s not getting better over there, it’s getting much worse. Basically the Pro-Eu prior president of Romania lost to Georgescu, so they made up a Conspiracy theory that was ultimately revealed as leftists posting online. The EU has been interfering in any country that is not Pro EU. it should be easier now that NGO's are not being funded by America, but it's not. The US DOS leftists have worked with the EU and other forces to turn every freedom loving country, leftists. They've tried with Hungary, Slovkia, Romania and others. Pray for this man, their tactics in some cases have eliminated the potential leaders altogether.)

https://www.rt.com/news/613835-romania-detains-russia-plot-treason/

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22715151 (062010ZMAR25) Notable: Unearthed video shows Jasmine Crockett talking with a much different accent than the one she has now in Congress

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Unearthed video shows Jasmine Crockett talking with a much different accent than the one she has now in Congress.

Interesting.

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Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22715182 (062017ZMAR25) Notable: South African National Assembly Today

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Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22715220 (062026ZMAR25) Notable: Prince William appears in cheerful spirits on Mental Health Innovations (MHI) charity visit

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Prince William appears in cheerful spirits as he fires up a laptop during visit to a mental health charity close to his and Kate Middleton's hearts

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Prince William appears in cheerful spirits on charity visit

The Prince of Wales, 42, beamed at the Mental Health Innovations (MHI) in White City - a charity established in 2017 by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales.

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Mar 6, 2025 · 5:38 PM UTC

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Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22715243 (062031ZMAR25) Notable: South African National Assembly Today

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>https://x.com/twatterbaas/status/1897690052282507741

https://www.foreignassistance.gov/cd/south%20africa/

Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/22715254 (062032ZMAR25) Notable: FOLLOW THE PEN 🚨 WHOEVER CONTROLLED THE AUTOPEN CONTROLLED THE BIDEN PRESIDENCY

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Speculate no more.

FOLLOW THE PEN

The autopen leads a trail of breadcrumbs to deep state...

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🚨WHOEVER CONTROLLED THE AUTOPEN CONTROLLED THE PRESIDENCY🚨

We gathered every document we could find with Biden's signature over the course of his presidency.

All used the same autopen signature except for the announcement that the former President was dropping out of the race last year. Here is the autopen signature.

https://x.com/OversightPR/status/1897726502156091716

Here is the signature from the letter announcing Biden was dropping out of the race