<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Covenant Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lord God, our Father created America. 

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Our Father assigned America to us, in stewardship, to make it and keep it as the Shining City On The Hill.]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png</url><title>Covenant Nation</title><link>https://www.covenantnation.org</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:38:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.covenantnation.org/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[oldeeagle@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[oldeeagle@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[oldeeagle@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[oldeeagle@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking News: Social Security ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Biggest Ponzi Scheme on Earth Is Finally Being Called Out]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/breaking-news-social-security</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/breaking-news-social-security</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:10:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/youtube/w_728,c_limit/w7hKjzwRqOM" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Patriots, the truth is finally breaking through the noise. For decades, politicians from both parties have treated Social Security like a sacred cow that no one dares criticize. But the cold, hard reality is that this massive program has been operating exactly like a classic Ponzi scheme &#8212; and Milton Friedman, one of the greatest economists in history, called it <strong>&#8220;the biggest Ponzi scheme on Earth&#8221;</strong> back in 1999.</p><p>Here&#8217;s how it works: current workers pay into the system through payroll taxes, but that money isn&#8217;t saved or invested for their own future retirement. It&#8217;s immediately spent to pay benefits to today&#8217;s retirees. The system only stays afloat as long as more young workers keep coming in to pay for the older ones. Sound familiar? That&#8217;s the very definition of a Ponzi scheme.</p><p>Now Elon Musk, in his powerful appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, laid it out plain for millions of Americans to hear: <strong>&#8220;Social Security is the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time.&#8221;</strong> He explained that the money going in is immediately paid out, while the government&#8217;s real obligation to future retirees keeps growing into the tens of trillions of dollars. Another powerful video breaks down the numbers with clear text overlays, showing how the unfunded liabilities now exceed $50 trillion when you include Medicare and other entitlements.</p><p>The second video also highlights how politicians have kicked the can down the road for generations, promising benefits they can never deliver without massive tax increases, benefit cuts, or printing money that destroys the dollar. Meanwhile, younger Americans are being told they&#8217;ll have to work longer, pay more, and get less &#8212; if they get anything at all.</p><p>This isn&#8217;t just an accounting problem. It&#8217;s a moral crisis. We&#8217;ve been lying to our children and grandchildren about a &#8220;trust fund&#8221; that doesn&#8217;t exist. The money was spent long ago on other government programs. Now the bills are coming due, and the only way the system has survived this long is by depending on a growing population and ever-higher taxes. That model is collapsing as birth rates fall and more Americans retire.</p><p>The good news? People like Elon Musk and Senator Ron Johnson are finally forcing the conversation into the open. The Hoover Institution has been sounding the alarm for years. The American people are waking up. We can no longer afford the lies. Real reform &#8212; whether through personal accounts, raising the retirement age, or means-testing &#8212; must happen. The longer we wait, the more painful the correction will be.</p><p>This is one of the greatest financial deceptions ever perpetrated on the American people. It&#8217;s time to face reality, tell the truth, and fix it before it destroys the next generation. (478 words)</p><ul><li><p><strong>Original article</strong> &#8212; 1999 (republished), Hoover Institution, The Biggest Ponzi Scheme on Earth<br>Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman explains how Social Security functions as a Ponzi scheme: current workers&#8217; taxes pay current retirees instead of being saved for their own benefits. He argues the system creates massive unfunded liabilities and calls for voluntary participation and full privatization.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.hoover.org/research/biggest-ponzi-scheme-earth">https://www.hoover.org/research/biggest-ponzi-scheme-earth</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 1</strong> &#8212; 2025, Joe Rogan Experience #2281 &#8211; Elon Musk<br>Elon Musk tells Joe Rogan that Social Security is &#8220;the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time,&#8221; explaining that money paid in is immediately paid out while future obligations balloon. The conversation highlights the unsustainable nature of the program and the need for honest reform.<br><strong>Read More</strong>: </p></li></ul><div id="youtube2-w7hKjzwRqOM" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;w7hKjzwRqOM&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/w7hKjzwRqOM?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><ul><li><p><strong>Related article 2</strong> &#8212; Recent, YouTube Video with On-Screen Text Analysis<br>This detailed video uses clear on-screen text and graphics to break down Social Security&#8217;s Ponzi-like structure, unfunded liabilities exceeding $50 trillion when combined with other entitlements, and the political refusal to address the looming crisis.<br><strong>Read More</strong>: </p></li></ul><div id="youtube2-KyPSHrVsuaA" class="youtube-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;videoId&quot;:&quot;KyPSHrVsuaA&quot;,&quot;startTime&quot;:null,&quot;endTime&quot;:null}" data-component-name="Youtube2ToDOM"><div class="youtube-inner"><iframe src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/KyPSHrVsuaA?rel=0&amp;autoplay=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;enablejsapi=0" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" gesture="media" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowautoplay="true" allowfullscreen="true" width="728" height="409"></iframe></div></div><ul><li><p><strong>Related article 3</strong> &#8212; 2026 (recent coverage), USA Today / Multiple Outlets, Elon Musk Calls Social Security a Ponzi Scheme on Joe Rogan<br>Coverage of Musk&#8217;s Rogan appearance where he directly labels Social Security the biggest Ponzi scheme, sparking national debate about the program&#8217;s long-term solvency and the need for major reforms.<br><strong>Read More</strong>: <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/03/02/elon-musk-joe-rogan-social-security-ponzi-scheme/81060392007/">https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/03/02/elon-musk-joe-rogan-social-security-ponzi-scheme/81060392007/</a></p></li></ul><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patriots, Trump is right! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8212; it&#8217;s time to TERMINATE the filibuster NOW!]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/patriots-trump-is-right</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/patriots-trump-is-right</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:31:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ncH2!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0912788d-87d2-4b60-a605-a721ceb7ef9d_1100x220.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ncH2!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0912788d-87d2-4b60-a605-a721ceb7ef9d_1100x220.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ncH2!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0912788d-87d2-4b60-a605-a721ceb7ef9d_1100x220.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ncH2!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0912788d-87d2-4b60-a605-a721ceb7ef9d_1100x220.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ncH2!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0912788d-87d2-4b60-a605-a721ceb7ef9d_1100x220.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ncH2!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0912788d-87d2-4b60-a605-a721ceb7ef9d_1100x220.png" width="1100" height="220" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/0912788d-87d2-4b60-a605-a721ceb7ef9d_1100x220.png&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:220,&quot;width&quot;:1100,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:271241,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/png&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false,&quot;topImage&quot;:true,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/i/196212333?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0912788d-87d2-4b60-a605-a721ceb7ef9d_1100x220.png&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ncH2!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0912788d-87d2-4b60-a605-a721ceb7ef9d_1100x220.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ncH2!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0912788d-87d2-4b60-a605-a721ceb7ef9d_1100x220.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ncH2!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0912788d-87d2-4b60-a605-a721ceb7ef9d_1100x220.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ncH2!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0912788d-87d2-4b60-a605-a721ceb7ef9d_1100x220.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>President Trump is once again callin&#8217; on Senate Republicans to do what should have been done long ago: get rid of the filibuster before the Democrats do it the minute they regain power. He&#8217;s warnin&#8217; that playin&#8217; nice with the 60-vote rule is only hurtin&#8217; America while the radical left waits to ram through their extreme agenda the second they get the chance. The filibuster has become a tool that lets a tiny minority block the will of the people and stop real conservative priorities like border security, election integrity, and cuttin&#8217; wasteful spendin&#8217;. Trump says &#8220;DO NOT BE STUPID!!!&#8221; &#8212; end it now while Republicans hold the Senate so we can actually deliver on the promises we made to the American people. If we don&#8217;t, the Dems will nuke it the first chance they get and we&#8217;ll be the ones stuck with their socialist wishlist. This is a make-or-break moment for the Republic. </p><p>I urge y'all, all of y&#8217;all to get in your Senator's face about this - I can't, thanks to election fraud, Georgia hasn't had a Senator for several years now.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Original article</strong> &#8212; 2026 (recent), MxM News, &#8220;DO NOT BE STUPID!!!&#8221; Trump: Terminate the filibuster before Dems do<br>The piece highlights President Trump&#8217;s strong demand that Senate Republicans immediately eliminate the filibuster so they can pass key America First legislation without needing 60 votes. Trump warns that if Republicans hesitate, Democrats will terminate it the moment they regain control and push through their radical agenda.<br>Read More: <a href="https://mxmnews.com/article/2b545c9f-6a9a-435d-bd93-23a2482f0839?do-not-be-stupid-trump-terminate-the-filibuster-before-dems-do">https://mxmnews.com/article/2b545c9f-6a9a-435d-bd93-23a2482f0839?do-not-be-stupid-trump-terminate-the-filibuster-before-dems-do</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 1</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-14, NPR, Under pressure from Trump, can the filibuster survive 2026?<br>NPR reports on the intense pressure President Trump is puttin&#8217; on Senate Republicans to scrap the filibuster so they can pass the SAVE America Act and other priorities on a simple majority vote. Many GOP senators are still reluctant, worryin&#8217; about what happens when they lose the majority.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/04/14/nx-s1-5771526/senate-filibuster-save-america-act">https://www.npr.org/2026/04/14/nx-s1-5771526/senate-filibuster-save-america-act</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 2</strong> &#8212; 2026-03-26, Time, Trump Pushes Republicans to &#8216;Terminate&#8217; the Filibuster<br>Time details Trump&#8217;s repeated calls for Republicans to eliminate the filibuster amid government shutdown fights and to advance his SAVE America Act. He argues the rule is blockin&#8217; progress and that Democrats will kill it anyway if they regain power.<br>Read More: <a href="https://time.com/article/2026/03/26/trump-filibuster-senate-republicans-dhs-shutdown-tsa-airports-save-america-voting-bill/">https://time.com/article/2026/03/26/trump-filibuster-senate-republicans-dhs-shutdown-tsa-airports-save-america-voting-bill/</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 3</strong> &#8212; 2026-03-26, Washington Examiner, Trump reiterates threats to &#8216;TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER&#8217;<br>The Examiner covers Trump&#8217;s strong push for Senate Republicans to end the filibuster immediately to pass DHS fundin&#8217; and the full SAVE America Act, warnin&#8217; that hesitation will only empower Democrats in the future.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4504388/trump-threat-terminate-filibuster-dhs-funding-deal/">https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4504388/trump-threat-terminate-filibuster-dhs-funding-deal/</a></p></li></ul><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Win for Fair Maps in Louisiana!]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8212; Supreme Court Strikes Down Racial Gerrymandering!]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/big-win-for-fair-maps-in-louisiana</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/big-win-for-fair-maps-in-louisiana</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 13:07:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong> </strong>Patriots, this is excellent news comin&#8217; out of the Bayou State! The U.S. Supreme Court just delivered a major victory for common sense and fair elections. In a landmark ruling, the Court struck down Louisiana&#8217;s congressional map that created a second majority-Black district, callin&#8217; it an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. Governor Jeff Landry wasted no time &#8212; he&#8217;s movin&#8217; fast to redraw the districts and even delayed the upcoming House primaries so the state legislature can get it right.</p><p>For years, activist courts and left-wing groups have forced states to draw districts based mainly on race instead of communities, compact shapes, and traditional redistricting principles. The Supreme Court finally said enough is enough: race cannot be the main factor when drawin&#8217; maps. This decision protects the Voting Rights Act&#8217;s original intent while stoppin&#8217; the abuse of it for political gain.</p><p>In Louisiana, Republicans hold a strong majority in the state legislature and Governor&#8217;s office. Redrawin&#8217; the map gives them a chance to create fairer, more compact districts that better reflect the state&#8217;s actual population and voting patterns. This could mean stronger Republican representation in Congress &#8212; somethin&#8217; the people of Louisiana clearly support.</p><p>The left is already cryin&#8217; foul, callin&#8217; it &#8220;voter suppression,&#8221; but the truth is simple: fair maps based on geography and population &#8212; not race &#8212; are what the Constitution demands. Governor Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill are leadin&#8217; the charge to fix this quickly before the 2026 midterms. Other states will be watchin&#8217; closely. This ruling is a big step toward endin&#8217; the racial politics that have divided our nation for too long. Americans want elections decided by voters, not by race-based map drawin&#8217;. Louisiana is leadin&#8217; the way!</p><ul><li><p><strong>Original article</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-30, Breitbart, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to Redraw Congressional Districts After Supreme Court Ruling<br>Breitbart reports that Gov. Jeff Landry announced plans to redraw Louisiana&#8217;s congressional map followin&#8217; the Supreme Court&#8217;s decision strikin&#8217; down the previous racially gerrymandered map. The move includes delayin&#8217; primaries to allow time for new districts.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/04/30/louisiana-gov-jeff-landry-to-redraw-congressional-districts-after-supreme-court-ruling/">https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/04/30/louisiana-gov-jeff-landry-to-redraw-congressional-districts-after-supreme-court-ruling/</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 1</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-30, Politico, Louisiana House primary delay congressional map<br>Politico details how the Supreme Court decision led Louisiana officials to suspend or delay House primaries scheduled for May 16 so lawmakers can draw a new congressional map in time for the 2026 midterms.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/30/louisiana-house-primary-delay-congressional-map-00900005">https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/30/louisiana-house-primary-delay-congressional-map-00900005</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 2</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-30, CBS News, Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act in major redistricting case, voiding Louisiana&#8217;s congressional map<br>CBS covers the Supreme Court&#8217;s 6-3 decision declarin&#8217; Louisiana&#8217;s second majority-Black district an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, openin&#8217; the door for states to redraw maps without race as the predominant factor.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-louisiana-congressional-map-voting-rights-act/">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme-court-louisiana-congressional-map-voting-rights-act/</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 3</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-30, Fox News, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry moves to redraw congressional map after SCOTUS ruling<br>Fox reports on Landry&#8217;s swift action to redraw districts and delay primaries followin&#8217; the high court&#8217;s landmark decision on racial gerrymandering.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/louisiana-gov-jeff-landry-moves-redraw-congressional-map-after-scotus-ruling">https://www.foxnews.com/politics/louisiana-gov-jeff-landry-moves-redraw-congressional-map-after-scotus-ruling</a></p></li></ul><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking News: Deep-State Cover-Up of COVID Origins Finally Cracking Wide Open — David Morens Indicted!]]></title><description><![CDATA[April 28, 2026, DOJ indicted Dr. David Morens &#8212; top Fauci senior advisor at NIAID]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/breaking-news-deep-state-cover-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/breaking-news-deep-state-cover-up</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:15:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Patriots, the chickens are finally comin&#8217; home to roost! For years we&#8217;ve been told the COVID-19 pandemic just &#8220;happened&#8221; naturally, and anyone askin&#8217; questions about a lab leak or gain-of-function research was called a conspiracy theorist. Now the truth is smashin&#8217; through like a sledgehammer. On April 28, 2026, the Department of Justice indicted Dr. David Morens &#8212; a top senior advisor to Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) &#8212; for conspiracy, destruction of federal records, and deliberately hidin&#8217; evidence related to the origins of the virus.</p><p>This isn&#8217;t some low-level clerk. Morens was right in the inner circle helpin&#8217; Fauci shape the entire public narrative. He and his co-conspirators allegedly used personal Gmail accounts to dodge Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, deleted official records, and worked behind the scenes to protect EcoHealth Alliance and risky virus research in China. At the same time, Senator Ron Johnson and federal investigators have been teamin&#8217; up to expose how the Biden administration actively covered up inconvenient facts about the virus origins, vaccine safety signals, and the role of U.S.-funded research in Wuhan.</p><p>These new revelations prove what many of us suspected all along: powerful people in our own government knew far more than they told the American people &#8212; and they went to great lengths to hide it. While families lost loved ones, businesses were destroyed, and kids were masked and isolated for years, bureaucrats were playin&#8217; games with emails and records to protect their own agendas and funding. This wasn&#8217;t just incompetence. This was a deliberate effort to control the story, suppress debate, and shield themselves from accountability.</p><p>The indictment of Morens is a massive crack in the dam. It shows the deep state is no longer untouchable. Senator Johnson&#8217;s relentless work, combined with the new Trump administration&#8217;s commitment to transparency, is finally bringin&#8217; sunlight to the darkest corners of the COVID response. The American people deserve the full truth &#8212; not just about where the virus came from, but about every decision that turned a health crisis into a national nightmare. This is bigger than one indictment. It&#8217;s about restorin&#8217; trust in our institutions and holdin&#8217; the powerful accountable for once. The cover-up is collapsin&#8217;, and justice is finally catchin&#8217; up. </p><ul><li><p><strong>Original article</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-28, Townhall, <strong>David Morens Indicted for Concealing COVID-19 Records</strong><br>Jeff Charles reports that Dr. David Morens, a former top Fauci advisor at NIAID, has been indicted on multiple felony counts including conspiracy, destruction and falsification of federal records, and concealment of records related to COVID-19 research and origins. The charges stem from allegations he used personal email to evade FOIA and hide communications with outside scientists.<br>Read More: <a href="https://townhall.com/tipsheet/jeff-charles/2026/04/28/david-morens-indicted-for-concealing-covid-19-records-n2675186">https://townhall.com/tipsheet/jeff-charles/2026/04/28/david-morens-indicted-for-concealing-covid-19-records-n2675186</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 1</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-28 (approx.), Just the News, <strong>Feds and Sen. Johnson Tag-Team Alleged Biden Admin Cover-Ups of COVID Origins</strong><br>The article details how federal investigators and Sen. Ron Johnson are workin&#8217; together to expose Biden-era efforts to suppress information on COVID origins, gain-of-function research, and related records. It ties directly into the broader pattern of concealment now highlighted by the Morens indictment.<br>Read More: <a href="https://justthenews.com/accountability/feds-and-sen-johnson-tag-team-alleged-biden-admin-coverups-covid-origins-covid">https://justthenews.com/accountability/feds-and-sen-johnson-tag-team-alleged-biden-admin-coverups-covid-origins-covid</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 2</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-28, U.S. Department of Justice, <strong>Former Senior NIAID Official Indicted for Concealing Federal Records During COVID-19 Pandemic</strong><br>The official DOJ press release announces the indictment of David Morens for conspiracy and multiple counts of record concealment and falsification. It explicitly states the scheme was designed to suppress alternative theories about COVID-19 origins.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-senior-niaid-official-indicted-concealing-federal-records-during-covid-19-pandemic-0">https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/former-senior-niaid-official-indicted-concealing-federal-records-during-covid-19-pandemic-0</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 3</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-28, Science Magazine, <strong>Fauci Aide Indicted Over Federal Records Violations Related to COVID-19</strong><br>The piece covers the indictment of Morens for allegedly usin&#8217; back-channel communications and personal email to hide records tied to controversial virus research grants and origins debates. It notes the charges could carry significant prison time.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.science.org/content/article/fauci-aide-indicted-over-federal-records-violations-related-covid-19">https://www.science.org/content/article/fauci-aide-indicted-over-federal-records-violations-related-covid-19</a></p></li></ul><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking News: Declassified Documents Blow the Lid Off the 2019 Trump Impeachment Hoax!]]></title><description><![CDATA[2019 impeachment of President Trump was a rigged deep-state scam from the start]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/breaking-news-declassified-documents</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/breaking-news-declassified-documents</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:30:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Patriots, this is huge! New documents just declassified by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard prove what we&#8217;ve said all along &#8212; the whole 2019 impeachment of President Trump was a rigged deep-state scam from the start. The &#8220;whistleblower&#8221; complaint that kicked everything off was full of secondhand hearsay, hidden political ties to Democrats and Joe Biden, and rushed through by insiders who knew the truth but pushed it anyway. These papers show the Intelligence Community and House Democrats manufactured a crisis to try and remove a duly elected president. It&#8217;s not just politics &#8212; it was a coordinated attack on our Republic. The truth is finally comin&#8217; out, and the American people deserve to see every bit of it. No more cover-ups! </p><ul><li><p><strong>Original article</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-16, The Epoch Times, Documents Declassified on 2019 Impeachment Against Trump<br>EpochTV reports on newly released records showin&#8217; the 2019 impeachment relied on unverified, secondhand claims and hidden partisan connections. The documents support claims that the process was driven by political bias rather than solid evidence.<br>Watch: <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/documents-declassified-on-2019-impeachment-against-trump-6012514">https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/documents-declassified-on-2019-impeachment-against-trump-6012514</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 1</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-13, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, DNI Tulsi Gabbard Exposes Conspiracy Used By Congress To Impeach President Trump<br>DNI Tulsi Gabbard released never-before-seen documents exposin&#8217; a coordinated effort inside the Intelligence Community to manufacture the basis for impeachin&#8217; President Trump. The materials include investigative files and withheld transcripts that were kept secret for years.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2026/4154-pr-06-26">https://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2026/4154-pr-06-26</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 2</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-13, RealClearPolitics, New Declassified Docs Reveal Impeachment &#8216;Whistleblower&#8217; Bias<br>The article details how the whistleblower was a registered Democrat with ties to Joe Biden, yet the complaint was fast-tracked as &#8220;urgent&#8221; and credible despite these undisclosed conflicts. Newly declassified transcripts show the bias was known but ignored.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.realclearpolitics.com/2026/04/13/new_declassified_docs_reveal_impeachment_whistleblower_bias_696956.html">https://www.realclearpolitics.com/2026/04/13/new_declassified_docs_reveal_impeachment_whistleblower_bias_696956.html</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 3</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-13, Colorado Politics / Washington Examiner, Whistleblower contacted Democrats before filing Trump complaint that led to first impeachment, records show<br>Declassified transcripts reveal the whistleblower had prior contact with congressional Democrats before filin&#8217; the formal complaint &#8212; a key detail not disclosed on the official form. The records raise serious questions about the entire process.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/04/13/whistleblower-contacted-democrats-before-filing-trump-complaint-that-led-to-first-impeachment-records-show/">https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/04/13/whistleblower-contacted-democrats-before-filing-trump-complaint-that-led-to-first-impeachment-records-show/</a></p></li></ul><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wow, What a Big Surprise!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taqiyya Shows Why the Mullahs Can Never Be Trusted in Any Deal]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/wow-what-a-big-surprise-d3f</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/wow-what-a-big-surprise-d3f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:37:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Brother, here&#8217;s the hard truth patriots have known for years: you cannot make a lasting peace with people who are religiously encouraged to lie to you. The Iranian regime just proved it again. In the latest round of so-called &#8220;negotiations,&#8221; the mullahs are usin&#8217; the same old playbook they&#8217;ve followed for decades. They smile, promise moderation, and sign papers &#8212; all while plannin&#8217; the next round of terror, nuclear cheat, and proxy wars. This is called <strong>taqiyya</strong> &#8212; the Islamic doctrine of deception that lets Muslims hide their true intentions when dealin&#8217; with non-Muslims. It ain&#8217;t a conspiracy theory; it&#8217;s straight out of their own religious law. The Gatestone Institute lays it out plain: every time the West thinks it has a &#8220;deal&#8221; with Tehran, the mullahs use taqiyya to buy time, rebuild strength, and strike later. History shows it over and over. Agreements with Islamists are never about peace &#8212; they&#8217;re about survivin&#8217; until they&#8217;re strong enough to win. And that&#8217;s exactly why President Trump and every clear-eyed American must approach these talks with eyes wide open and ironclad verification, or we&#8217;ll get burned again.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Original article</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-11, Gatestone Institute, Negotiating With Tehran: The Danger of Diplomacy<br>Dr. Majid Rafizadeh warns that negotiating with Iran is extremely dangerous because the regime uses diplomacy as a tactical pause, not a real change of heart. He explains that the mullahs follow the Islamic principle of taqiyya &#8212; religiously required deceit to further Islam when it appears threatened. Iran&#8217;s politicians may sound reasonable, but the real power lies with the IRGC, which controls terror networks and the nuclear program. Past deals like the 2015 JCPOA failed because the regime hid activities, delayed compliance, and waited for political winds to shift. Any agreement must demand total, verifiable, irreversible steps &#8212; no phased relief, no trust-based promises &#8212; or the mullahs will simply regroup and resume their aggression.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/22425/danger-negotiating-with-tehran">https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/22425/danger-negotiating-with-tehran</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 1</strong> &#8212; 2025-06-09, The Ettinger Report, Beware of the Ayatollah Regime&#8217;s Negotiation Tactics<br>Yoram Ettinger details how the Iranian regime has mastered 1,400-year-old Islamic negotiation tactics, led by taqiyya (dissimulation), khodeh (trickery), kitman (partial truth), and taarof (polite ambiguity). These are not personal quirks &#8212; they are religiously sanctioned tools used when facing a stronger power. Khomeini and Khamenei have openly used them to mislead the West, sign temporary deals, and then break them when convenient. Ettinger shows that while the West seeks binding reconciliation, the mullahs seek only tentative pauses to regroup. Any &#8220;agreement&#8221; is viewed as a battlefield tactic, not a moral commitment.<br>Read More: <a href="https://theettingerreport.com/beware-of-the-ayatollah-regimes-negotiation-tactics/">https://theettingerreport.com/beware-of-the-ayatollah-regimes-negotiation-tactics/</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 2</strong> &#8212; 2025-06-18, The Times of Israel Blogs, Built to Deceive: Why Iran Can&#8217;t Make a Real Deal<br>The article explains that taqiyya is baked into the Islamic Republic&#8217;s foreign policy. Khamenei himself has cited it as the reason Iran entered the 2015 nuclear deal &#8212; not to end its program, but to survive pressure and later resume it. In Shi&#8217;a revolutionary doctrine, the greater the outside pressure, the more religiously valuable taqiyya becomes. The piece warns that the regime is structurally incapable of honest, lasting agreements because deception is a core survival strategy. Western diplomats keep hoping for moderation, but the system is built to deceive until it can dominate.<br>Read More: <a href="https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/built-to-deceive-why-iran-cant-make-a-real-deal/">https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/built-to-deceive-why-iran-cant-make-a-real-deal/</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 3</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-10 (approx.), NuPeaceAndWarCenter Substack, The Politics of Denial: Taqiyya, Ketman and Iran&#8217;s Israel Policy<br>This analysis shows how taqiyya and ketman (concealment) have become official tools of Iranian statecraft. What Tehran tells Western negotiators is often the opposite of what it does on the ground. The regime presents a moderate face in talks while funding terror proxies and advancing its nuclear goals in secret. The article stresses that ignoring this doctrine leads to repeated failed agreements that only strengthen the mullahs. Lasting peace is impossible as long as deception is a religious duty rather than a sin.<br>Read More: </p></li></ul><div class="embedded-post-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;id&quot;:169666000,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://nupeaceandwarcenter.substack.com/p/the-politics-of-denial-taqiyya-ketman&quot;,&quot;publication_id&quot;:1499244,&quot;publication_name&quot;:&quot;NU Peace and War's Substack&quot;,&quot;publication_logo_url&quot;:&quot;https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZoYU!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F30b509af-5ac2-4a9d-a658-63e249851ca4_239x239.png&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;The Politics of Denial: Taqiyya, Ketman and Iran&#8217;s Israel Policy&quot;,&quot;truncated_body_text&quot;:&quot;The authors of this forum, Voices on Peace and War (VPW), explore domestic and global issues broadly tied to the theme of peace and war. 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Sponsored by the John and Mary Frances Patton Peace &amp; War Center of Norwich University, VPW features subject matter experts and students who present their opinions and arguments on critica&#8230;</div><div class="embedded-post-cta-wrapper"><span class="embedded-post-cta">Read more</span></div><div class="embedded-post-meta">9 months ago &#183; 1 like &#183; 2 comments &#183; NU Peace and War Center</div></a></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cincinnati & It’s Ilk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blue Cities in Downward Spiral: Cincinnati Spends on Immigrants While Facing Big Budget Cuts]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/cincinnati-and-its-ilk</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/cincinnati-and-its-ilk</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:08:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Blue cities across America are spiraling downward fast, and Cincinnati is the latest sad example. The city faces a <strong>$29.5 million budget deficit</strong> and is warnin&#8217; departments to prepare for possible 5% cuts across the board. At the same time, city leaders just approved <strong>$210,000</strong> for the Immigrant and Refugee Law Center to give legal help and &#8220;know your rights&#8221; programs to immigrants &#8212; many facin&#8217; deportation. They&#8217;re even talkin&#8217; about addin&#8217; $300,000 more to an Immigrant Emergency Fund. While American taxpayers watch their services get slashed and crime rises, leaders keep pourin&#8217; money into helpin&#8217; non-citizens. This upside-down priority is destroyin&#8217; these once-great cities: higher taxes, empty downtowns, more crime, and fleein&#8217; residents. Blue city leaders never learn &#8212; they keep doublin&#8217; down on failed policies that hurt the very people who pay the bills. It&#8217;s time to wake up before more American cities go broke. </p><ul><li><p><strong>Original article</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-03, Daily Signal, What Is Going on in Cincinnati?<br>The piece exposes Cincinnati&#8217;s $29.5 million budget hole and warnings of 5% cuts, while highlighting the city council&#8217;s decision to spend $210,000 on immigrant legal services and consider more for an emergency fund. It questions why leaders prioritize non-citizens when local services and taxpayers are sufferin&#8217;.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/04/03/what-is-going-on-in-cincinnati/?utm_source=TDS_Email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=state-s-spending-on-illegal-immigrants-blows-budget-by-611">https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/04/03/what-is-going-on-in-cincinnati/?utm_source=TDS_Email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=state-s-spending-on-illegal-immigrants-blows-budget-by-611</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 1</strong> &#8212; 2026-03-30, Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati faces $29M budget deficit, could mean cuts to services<br>Cincinnati officials warned departments to brace for possible 5% cuts as the city stares down a $29.5 million general fund deficit for the next fiscal year. Essential services like police and fire are priorities, but the shortfall forces tough choices across the board.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/30/cincinnati-budget-deficit-could-mean-cuts-to-services/89318495007/">https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/30/cincinnati-budget-deficit-could-mean-cuts-to-services/89318495007/</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 2</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-03 (approx.), WCPO 9 News, Cincinnati committee passes motion to give over $200k to immigrant and refugee services<br>The Budget Committee unanimously approved $210,000 for the Immigrant and Refugee Law Center for legal aid and know-your-rights programs. A separate motion proposed $300,000 for an Immigrant Emergency Fund, showin&#8217; continued focus on non-citizen support amid the city&#8217;s financial strain.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/city-of-cincinnati-budget-committee-passes-motion-to-give-over-200k-to-immigrant-and-refugee-services">https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/city-of-cincinnati-budget-committee-passes-motion-to-give-over-200k-to-immigrant-and-refugee-services</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 3</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-11, Fox News, Gradually, then suddenly, blue state America is heading for financial disaster<br>Major blue cities and states like California, Illinois, and New York are losin&#8217; population and businesses while facin&#8217; massive deficits and pension crises. The piece warns of a broader downward spiral caused by high taxes, sanctuary policies, and poor leadership pushin&#8217; residents and companies to red states.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/gradually-suddenly-blue-state-america-heading-financial-disaster">https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/gradually-suddenly-blue-state-america-heading-financial-disaster</a></p></li></ul><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[ActBlue Caught Red-Handed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Told Congress They Blocked Foreign Cash - Their Own Memos Say They Didn&#8217;t]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/actblue-caught-red-handed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/actblue-caught-red-handed</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:40:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong> </strong>The big Democratic fundraising machine ActBlue claims it stops foreign money from pourin&#8217; into our elections. But new bombshell reports show their own lawyers warned them they might have <strong>misled Congress</strong> about how well they actually block illegal foreign donations. ActBlue&#8217;s CEO told lawmakers they had strong &#8220;multilayered&#8221; checks in place. Internal memos from their own law firm say those steps weren&#8217;t always followed, creatin&#8217; a &#8220;substantial risk&#8221; of foreign cash slippin&#8217; through &#8212; even possibly &#8220;knowing and willful&#8221; violations. This is the group that funnels billions to Democrat candidates and causes. While they talk tough on rules, the evidence points to serious gaps that could let foreign interests buy influence in American elections. Patriots have been warnin&#8217; about this for years &#8212; now the proof is comin&#8217; out. Time to shine a bright light on who&#8217;s really fundin&#8217; the left. (94 words)</p><ul><li><p><strong>Original article</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-03 (approx.), MxM News, ActBlue Told Congress It Blocked Foreign Cash &#8212; Its Own Memos Say It Didn&#8217;t<br>MxM News highlights the contradiction: ActBlue assured Congress it had strong safeguards against foreign donations, but internal legal memos from Covington &amp; Burling warned of major risks and possible misleading statements. The reports raise questions about whether foreign money has been flowin&#8217; into Democrat campaigns through the platform.<br>Read More: <a href="https://mxmnews.com/article/5b07cc0c-41f6-4021-830d-3d1dfd2bd382?actblue-told-congress-it-blocked-foreign-cash-its-own-memos-say-it-didn-t=">https://mxmnews.com/article/5b07cc0c-41f6-4021-830d-3d1dfd2bd382?actblue-told-congress-it-blocked-foreign-cash-its-own-memos-say-it-didn-t=</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 1</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-02, New York Times, ActBlue May Have Misled Congress on Vetting Foreign Donations, Its Lawyers Warned<br>The New York Times reported that ActBlue&#8217;s own law firm warned the organization that its CEO&#8217;s 2023 letter to Congress may have been misleading. The memos pointed out that promised vetting steps for foreign donors weren&#8217;t consistently followed, creatin&#8217; substantial legal risk and even possible criminal exposure.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/us/politics/actblue-democrat-fundraising-foreign-donations.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/02/us/politics/actblue-democrat-fundraising-foreign-donations.html</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 2</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-03, New York Post, ActBlue CEO may have &#8216;intentionally misled Congress&#8217; about foreign donations to Dems: GOP<br>Republicans blasted ActBlue after the revelations, sayin&#8217; the CEO may have intentionally misled Congress. The law firm memos warned of risks that ActBlue could be accused of acceptin&#8217; or facilitatin&#8217; illegal foreign contributions into U.S. elections.<br>Read More: <a href="https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/us-news/actblue-ceo-may-have-intentionally-misled-congress-about-foreign-donations-to-dems-gop/">https://nypost.com/2026/04/03/us-news/actblue-ceo-may-have-intentionally-misled-congress-about-foreign-donations-to-dems-gop/</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 3</strong> &#8212; 2026-04-03, Fox News, Dem fundraising giant ActBlue rocked by allegations it misled Congress about foreign donations<br>Fox News covered the scandal, notin&#8217; ActBlue faces fresh scrutiny and possible investigations after internal memos warned that statements to Congress about blockin&#8217; foreign donations may not have matched reality. The reports have triggered concern about the integrity of Democrat fundraising.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-fundraising-giant-actblue-rocked-allegations-misled-congress-about-foreign-donations">https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-fundraising-giant-actblue-rocked-allegations-misled-congress-about-foreign-donations</a></p></li></ul><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wow, What a Big Surprise!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This Move Verifies Exactly Who and What the Mullahs Really Are]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/wow-what-a-big-surprise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/wow-what-a-big-surprise</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:08:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Iranian regime just proved once again that it&#8217;s the same old pack of radical terrorists it&#8217;s always been. After losing top security chief Ali Larijani in recent U.S.-Israeli strikes, the Mullahs didn&#8217;t pick a moderate or a reformer. Nope &#8212; they reached straight into the hardline Revolutionary Guard playbook and named **Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr**, a former senior IRGC commander and longtime hardliner, as the new secretary of Iran&#8217;s Supreme National Security Council. This is the powerful body that controls the regime&#8217;s nuclear program, missile development, and terror operations. Zolqadr&#8217;s appointment sends a crystal-clear message to the world: the Mullahs have no interest in peace or reform. They&#8217;re doubling down on confrontation and jihad. Wow, what a big surprise &#8212; the terrorist regime is actin&#8217; like a terrorist regime! (92 words)</p><p>- **Original article** &#8212; 2026-03-24, Newsmax, Iran Names Hardline Ex-Revolutionary Guards Commander to Replace Slain Security Chief  </p><p>  Iran appointed Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, a former IRGC commander and senior hardline figure, to replace Ali Larijani as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. Larijani was killed in recent U.S.-Israeli strikes. Zolqadr has a long record in security roles and leads the hardline Popular Front of Islamic Revolutionary Forces. The move shows the regime is not softening &#8212; it&#8217;s reinforcing its most aggressive elements.  </p><p>  Read More: https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/iran-zolqadr-larijani/2026/03/24/id/1250540/</p><p>- **Related article 1** &#8212; 2026-03-24, Reuters, Iran names hardline ex-Revolutionary Guards commander to replace slain security chief  </p><p>  Tehran named Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr, a veteran IRGC commander with deep security experience, as the new head of the Supreme National Security Council following Ali Larijani&#8217;s death in strikes. Zolqadr previously served as deputy for security at the Interior Ministry and advisor on crime prevention. Analysts say the appointment signals continuity of the regime&#8217;s hardline stance.  </p><p>  Read More: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/mohammad-baqer-zolqadr-appointed-secretary-irans-top-security-body-presidential-2026-03-24/</p><p>- **Related article 2** &#8212; 2026-03-24, The Times of Israel, Iran appoints Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr to replace security chief Ali Larijani  </p><p>  Iran appointed former IRGC commander Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council after Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli strike. The move was approved by the supreme leader and made by the president. Zolghadr is viewed as a staunch hardliner with strong ties to the Revolutionary Guard.  </p><p>  Read More: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/iran-appoints-mohammad-bagher-zolghadr-to-replace-security-chief-ali-larijani/</p><p>- **Related article 3** &#8212; 2026-03-24, NDTV, Iran Names Mohammad Zolghadr Security Chief After Ali Larijani&#8217;s Death  </p><p>  Iran has named Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a former Revolutionary Guard commander and Expediency Council secretary, as the new head of the Supreme National Security Council. He replaces Ali Larijani, who was killed in a strike last week. The appointment underscores the regime&#8217;s continued reliance on IRGC loyalists in top security roles.  </p><p>  Read More: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/iran-names-mohammad-zolghadr-security-chief-after-ali-larijanis-death-11259592</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Spot Fake News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Stories, One Event &#8212; Learn the Difference]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/how-to-spot-fake-news</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/how-to-spot-fake-news</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:22:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>President Trump just postponed strikes on Iranian energy sites for five days, citin&#8217; productive talks aimed at endin&#8217; the conflict. But if you only read certain outlets, you&#8217;d think America was losin&#8217; a war, gas prices were explodin&#8217;, and Trump was backin&#8217; down in weakness. This is a perfect example of how the same news can be twisted. One source pushes panic and negativity, another stays mostly straight, and the third gives you the clear facts. Learnin&#8217; to tell the difference is how patriots stay informed and don&#8217;t get fooled by the mainstream spin machine. (88 words)</p><ul><li><p><strong>Original article (Blatant Fake News)</strong> &#8212; 2026-03-23, NBC News, Trump backs off power plant strikes, Iran war goes on amid talks<br>This piece paints Trump as weak and reversin&#8217; course while claimin&#8217; the &#8220;Iran war goes on&#8221; and energy prices are crashin&#8217; worse than the 1970s. It heavily suggests Trump&#8217;s talk of &#8220;productive&#8221; negotiations may be a lie or stall tactic, while downplayin&#8217; any real progress. Classic fake news trick: take a positive development and frame it as failure or deception.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/trump-iran-war-talks-power-attacks-hormuz-israel-energy-prices-rcna264688">https://www.nbcnews.com/world/iran/trump-iran-war-talks-power-attacks-hormuz-israel-energy-prices-rcna264688</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 1 (Somewhat Honest / Mixed)</strong> &#8212; 2026-03-23, CNBC, Trump postpones strikes on Iran power plants, energy infrastructure<br>CNBC reports the postponement and Trump&#8217;s claim of productive talks, but also notes Iran denied negotiations. It stays mostly neutral, focuses on market reaction (oil prices droppin&#8217;), and avoids heavy fear-mongering. Better than NBC, but still cautious and includes the denial without strong pushback.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/trump-iran-war-power-plants-energy-infrastructure-middle-east.html">https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/23/trump-iran-war-power-plants-energy-infrastructure-middle-east.html</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 2 (Honest News)</strong> &#8212; 2026-03-23, Fox News, Trump orders War Dept to postpone strikes on Iranian energy sites, citing &#8216;productive&#8217; talks to end war<br>Fox gives the straight story: Trump ordered the delay because of real, productive discussions with Iran. It highlights his confidence in makin&#8217; a deal, quotes him directly, and shows the positive market reaction without panic. This is straightforward reportin&#8217; instead of loaded spin.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-orders-war-dept-postpone-strikes-iranian-energy-sites-citing-productive-talks-end-war">https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-orders-war-dept-postpone-strikes-iranian-energy-sites-citing-productive-talks-end-war</a></p></li></ul><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The First Domino?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulton County, GA might want to follow suit - in hopes of a reduced sentence]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/the-first-domino</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/the-first-domino</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:16:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!OIXX!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fpbs.substack.com%2Fmedia%2FHDx_zb6aQAAfwh7.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Patriots, this is the bombshell we&#8217;ve been prayin&#8217; for!</strong></p><p>On March 19, 2026, Joshua Hall broke the story wide open: the Maricopa County Board of Elections has finally stepped forward with a stunning apology to President Trump. Election officials inside Arizona&#8217;s largest county are now comin&#8217; clean &#8212; they say then-Secretary of State Katie Hobbs and then-House Speaker Rusty Bowers <strong>personally ordered</strong> them to destroy tens of thousands of Trump mail-in ballots and count tens of thousands of ballots cast by illegal aliens for Joe Biden. This was straight-up &#8220;outcome-determinative fraud&#8221; from the very people sworn to protect the vote. Even worse &#8212; Hobbs and Bowers are alleged to have been on the payroll of at least three hostile foreign governments, George Soros&#8217; Open Society Foundation, and the DNC. The proof is comin&#8217; straight from the folks who counted the votes themselves. President Trump <strong>won Arizona</strong> in 2020, and now the truth is out of their own mouths! Time to lock these treasonous crooks up and restore the real winner! (94 words)</p><ul><li><p><strong>Original article</strong> &#8212; 2026-03-19, X (Twitter), Joshua Hall (@JoshHall2024), BREAKING: Maricopa County Board of Elections Apologizes to President Trump &#8211; Admits Ballot Destruction &amp; Illegal Alien Votes Ordered by Hobbs &amp; Bowers<br>Joshua Hall posted the explosive update with screenshots and documents showin&#8217; Maricopa officials admittin&#8217; Hobbs and Bowers directed the destruction of Trump ballots and the countin&#8217; of illegal ballots. He calls it irrefutable proof Trump won Arizona and demands immediate arrests for treason. The post has exploded with over 560,000 views already.<br>Read More: </p></li></ul><div class="twitter-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://x.com/JoshHall2024/status/2034641658537525382&quot;,&quot;full_text&quot;:&quot;&#128680; BREAKING: &#128680;The Maricopa County Board of Elections has come forward to issue an apology to President Trump, stating that elections officials in the county have now brought forth evidence alleging that then Secretary of State (now Governor) Katie Hobbs and then Speaker of the &quot;,&quot;username&quot;:&quot;JoshHall2024&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Joshua Hall&quot;,&quot;profile_image_url&quot;:&quot;https://pbs.substack.com/profile_images/1743457855913508864/tEHZQQxF_normal.jpg&quot;,&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-03-19T14:42:27.000Z&quot;,&quot;photos&quot;:[{&quot;img_url&quot;:&quot;https://pbs.substack.com/media/HDx_zb6aQAAfwh7.jpg&quot;,&quot;link_url&quot;:&quot;https://t.co/7WrInXLiSm&quot;},{&quot;img_url&quot;:&quot;https://pbs.substack.com/media/HDx_zbiWcAAxBrw.jpg&quot;,&quot;link_url&quot;:&quot;https://t.co/7WrInXLiSm&quot;}],&quot;quoted_tweet&quot;:{},&quot;reply_count&quot;:3594,&quot;retweet_count&quot;:14380,&quot;like_count&quot;:26581,&quot;impression_count&quot;:566264,&quot;expanded_url&quot;:null,&quot;video_url&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false}" data-component-name="Twitter2ToDOM"></div><ul><li><p><strong>Related article 1</strong> &#8212; 2026-03-19, Threads, Billy Jensen, &#8220;Is the apology in the room with you now?&#8221;<br>Billy Jensen reposted Hall&#8217;s bombshell with the same explosive details, askin&#8217; where the media and Democrats are now that Maricopa officials are apologizin&#8217; and pointin&#8217; fingers at Hobbs and Bowers for riggin&#8217; the 2020 election.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@billyjensen/post/DWFmbSAGjSw">https://www.threads.com/@billyjensen/post/DWFmbSAGjSw</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 2</strong> &#8212; 2026-03-19, Instagram, Irene Davis (@irene_d_davis), &#8220;Screw an apology &#8212; Arrest!!!&#8221;<br>Irene Davis shared the full story with screenshots, demandin&#8217; arrests for Hobbs and Bowers after Maricopa officials admitted they were ordered to destroy Trump ballots and count illegal ones. She calls it proof the steal was real.<br>Read More: </p></li></ul><div class="instagram-embed-wrap" data-attrs="{&quot;instagram_id&quot;:&quot;DWFQDwIgcMW&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Instagram&quot;,&quot;author_name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;thumbnail_url&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/__ss-rehost__IG-meta-DWFQDwIgcMW.png&quot;,&quot;like_count&quot;:null,&quot;comment_count&quot;:null,&quot;profile_pic_url&quot;:null,&quot;follower_count&quot;:null,&quot;timestamp&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false}" data-component-name="InstagramToDOM"></div><ul><li><p><strong>Related article 3</strong> &#8212; 2026-03-20, Threads, @bigskygams, &#8220;Look it up &#8212; whistleblower just reveals all Katie Hobbs ordered&#8230;&#8221;<br>Another viral thread breaks down the whistleblower testimony from inside Maricopa, detailin&#8217; how Hobbs and Bowers directed ballot destruction and illegal counting, callin&#8217; it the final nail in the steal.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.threads.com/@bigskygams/post/DWFAJDkAQv4">https://www.threads.com/@bigskygams/post/DWFAJDkAQv4</a></p></li></ul><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[... and domestic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The left&#8217;s anti-America network is gettin&#8217; bolder and more open by the day.]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/and-domestic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/and-domestic</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:34:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The left&#8217;s anti-America network is gettin&#8217; bolder and more open by the day. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) is soundin&#8217; the alarm after leaders from a major leftist activist web&#8212;tied to protests against President Trump&#8217;s foreign policy moves&#8212;sat down for hours with the Cuban Communist Party Politburo, includin&#8217; Cuba&#8217;s president, foreign minister, and top party brass. This ain&#8217;t casual chat; it&#8217;s coordination with a sworn enemy regime. Roy calls it proof of how tightly synced the domestic opposition is, demandin&#8217; immediate probes by the admin, DOJ, and state AGs to follow the money, expose ties, and protect national security. When radicals meet communists in Havana while stirrin&#8217; chaos here, it&#8217;s time to investigate hard and fast. </p><ul><li><p><strong>Original article</strong> &#8212; 2026-03-12, Daily Signal, Leftist Groups Meeting With Cuban Politburo Reveals &#8216;Just How Coordinated&#8217; Opposition to Trump Is: Chip Roy<br>Rep. Chip Roy urged swift investigations into the leftist activist network (linked to Neville Roy Singham fundin&#8217;) after its leaders met with the Cuban Communist Party Politburo. Vijay Prashad of Tricontinental announced the Havana sit-down with Cuba&#8217;s president, foreign minister, party #2, and international head. Roy said the open meetin&#8217; shows deep coordination against U.S. interests&#8212;time for feds and states to probe these groups actin&#8217; against national security.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/03/12/urgent-chip-roy-demands-probe-leftist-activist-groups-after-their-leaders-meet-cuban-communist-politburo/?utm_source=TDS_Email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=leftist-groups-meeting-with-cuban-politburo-reveals-just-how-coordinated-opposition-to-trump-is-chip-roy">https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/03/12/urgent-chip-roy-demands-probe-leftist-activist-groups-after-their-leaders-meet-cuban-communist-politburo/?utm_source=TDS_Email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=leftist-groups-meeting-with-cuban-politburo-reveals-just-how-coordinated-opposition-to-trump-is-chip-roy</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 1</strong> &#8212; 2026-03-12 (syndicated), Qoshe / Daily Signal, &#8216;URGENT:&#8217; Chip Roy Demands Probe Into Leftist Activist Groups After Their Leaders Meet With Cuban Communist Politburo<br>Mirrors the call for immediate probes into the Singham-funded network organizin&#8217; anti-Trump protests. After the Cuba Politburo meetin&#8217; (with top officials present), Roy stressed urgency&#8212;groups openly engagin&#8217; Cuba signals threats to U.S. security. Demands action from administration, DOJ, and state AGs to uncover coordination and foreign ties.<br>Read More: <a href="https://qoshe.com/the-daily-signal/tyler-o-neil-march-12/urgent-chip-roy-demands-probe-into-leftist-activist-groups-after-their-leaders-meet-with-cuban-communist-politburo/188149811/amp">https://qoshe.com/the-daily-signal/tyler-o-neil-march-12/urgent-chip-roy-demands-probe-into-leftist-activist-groups-after-their-leaders-meet-with-cuban-communist-politburo/188149811/amp</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 2</strong> &#8212; 2026-03-13 (approx., from X/context), Patriots.win (aggregatin&#8217; coverage), Chip Roy Demands Probe Into Leftist Activist Groups After Their Leaders Meet With Cuban Communist Politburo<br>Highlights Roy&#8217;s push to investigate the network as &#8220;very clearly&#8221; coordinated with foreign communists. Ties the Havana meetin&#8217; to domestic unrest and protests against Trump&#8217;s policies. Community notes emphasize followin&#8217; money trails and potential foreign influence ops against America.<br>Read More: </p></li></ul><p>https://patriots.win/p/1ASGEIJqq5/chip-roy-demands-probe-into-left/c</p><ul><li><p><strong>Related article 3</strong> &#8212; 2026-03-12 (related X amplification), X / Gundisalvus (citin&#8217; coverage), Great article on the meeting in Havana between the groups organizing mayhem on U.S. streets and the Cuban Communist Party Politburo<br>Points to the Havana delegation meetin&#8217; as warnin&#8217; sign of coordination between U.S. street protest organizers and Cuban communists. Links to broader reports on the network&#8217;s activities and Roy&#8217;s demand for probes into foreign-backed opposition efforts.<br>Read More: </p></li></ul><div class="twitter-embed" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://x.com/Gundisalvus/status/2032450698638512160&quot;,&quot;full_text&quot;:&quot;Great article on the meeting in Havana between the groups organizing mayhem on U.S. streets and the Cuban Communist Party Politburo.&quot;,&quot;username&quot;:&quot;Gundisalvus&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Mike Gonzalez&quot;,&quot;profile_image_url&quot;:&quot;https://pbs.substack.com/profile_images/1945835628110733313/nyNH_pgb_normal.jpg&quot;,&quot;date&quot;:&quot;2026-03-13T13:36:22.000Z&quot;,&quot;photos&quot;:[],&quot;quoted_tweet&quot;:{&quot;full_text&quot;:&quot;&#128680;WARNING\n\nLeaders of a massive leftist network organizing protests across the country against President Trump's actions in Venezuela and Iran just met with leaders of the Cuban Communist Party Politburo &amp;amp; @chiproytx is sounding the alarm.\n\n&#129525;1/7\n\nhttps://t.co/oaq3GinsFF&quot;,&quot;username&quot;:&quot;Tyler2ONeil&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Tyler O'Neil&quot;,&quot;profile_image_url&quot;:&quot;https://pbs.substack.com/profile_images/1928613478392057856/TuzHfqhm_normal.jpg&quot;},&quot;reply_count&quot;:1,&quot;retweet_count&quot;:13,&quot;like_count&quot;:26,&quot;impression_count&quot;:2890,&quot;expanded_url&quot;:null,&quot;video_url&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:false}" data-component-name="Twitter2ToDOM"></div><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goats, as in Matt 25:31-46, abound among us.]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/goats</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/goats</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:54:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the 2024 election millions declared themselves Democrats which meant supporting a number of sinful acts, beliefs, practices,...</p><p>Many of those same people, if asked, would declare themselves Christians.</p><p>Those two declarations cannot coexist.</p><p>The second is a lie spoken to the Lord God, Our Father and is blasphemy <em>Matt 12:31-32, Mark 3:28-30, Luke 12:10</em></p><p>Their situation is described in <em>1 John 5:10</em>:</p><p>&#8220;This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.</p><p>If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth.</p><p>But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.</p><p>If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.</p><p>If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.</p><p>If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.&#8221;</p><p>We can best pray for such with Jesus prayer on the Cross:</p><p>&#8220;Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do&#8221; <em>Luke 23:34</em></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Fentanyl to Prostitution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marxist Democrats' Blueprint to Tear Down America Continues]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/from-fentanyl-to-prostitution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/from-fentanyl-to-prostitution</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:08:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The left keeps pushin&#8217; one destructive step after another on our Covenant Nation&#8212;floodin&#8217; streets with fentanyl that kills our kids, pushin&#8217; unrestricted abortion that ends innocent lives, cheerin&#8217; on the mutilation of children through gender surgeries and hormones, and now in Colorado, Democrats introduce <strong>SB26-097</strong> to decriminalize prostitution statewide. This bill would repeal crimes like prostitution, solicitin&#8217;, patronizin&#8217;, and keepin&#8217; places for it, makin&#8217; Colorado the first state to fully normalize buyin&#8217; and sellin&#8217; sex among &#8220;consentin&#8217; adults.&#8221; Critics warn it&#8217;ll spike human traffickin&#8217;, turn the state into a &#8220;Wild West&#8221; or &#8220;mecca&#8221; for exploiters, and prey on vulnerable women and girls. It&#8217;s another attack on family, morality, and Christian values&#8212;normalizin&#8217; sin while claimin&#8217; it&#8217;s &#8220;safety&#8221; or &#8220;rights.&#8221; Time to stand firm against this march toward moral ruin.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Original article</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-26, Daily Signal, Democrats Move to Make Colorado the First State to Legalize Prostitution. What Could Go Wrong?<br>Colorado Democrats filed SB26-097 to decriminalize commercial sexual activity statewide, repealin&#8217; offenses for sellin&#8217; and buyin&#8217; sex while preemptin&#8217; local bans. Critics like the Common Sense Institute and experts cite studies showin&#8217; legalization boosts human traffickin&#8217;&#8212;Colorado already ranks high in cases. It&#8217;d make the state a draw for traffickers, exploit vulnerable people, and worsen exploitation under the guise of protectin&#8217; &#8220;sex workers.&#8221;<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/02/26/colorados-first-nation-bill-decriminalize-prostitution-would-increase-human-trafficking-critics-claim/">https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/02/26/colorados-first-nation-bill-decriminalize-prostitution-would-increase-human-trafficking-critics-claim/</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 1</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-23, Colorado Politics, Battle lines drawn as Colorado considers decriminalizing prostitution<br>SB26-097 would eliminate penalties for prostitution and patronizin&#8217;, preempt local laws. Opponents warn it&#8217;ll make Colorado a &#8220;mecca&#8221; for sex traffickers, increase non-consensual exploitation, and draw more pimps/traffickers. Former DA Mitch Morrissey and others tie it to risin&#8217; traffickin&#8217; risks, while supporters claim it helps report crimes&#8212;but critics say it ignores how most trafficked victims end up in prostitution.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/02/23/battle-lines-drawn-as-colorado-considers-decriminalizing-prostitution">https://www.coloradopolitics.com/2026/02/23/battle-lines-drawn-as-colorado-considers-decriminalizing-prostitution</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 2</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-18, Daily Citizen (Focus on the Family), Colorado Bill Would Legalize Prostitution<br>SB26-097 removes all prohibitions on prostitution statewide, makin&#8217; Colorado first to fully legalize it (unlike limited Nevada brothels). It repeals crimes for sellin&#8217;, buyin&#8217;, and related acts. Critics call it disastrous&#8212;will increase exploitation, traffickin&#8217;, and degradation of women/children. Sponsored by Democrats, it&#8217;s seen as misguided compassion that legitimizes sin over protectin&#8217; the vulnerable.<br>Read More: <a href="https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/colorado-bill-would-legalize-prostitution">https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/colorado-bill-would-legalize-prostitution</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 3</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-22 (approx.), The Gazette, Guest Column: Why Colorado Shouldn&#8217;t Legalize Prostitution<br>El Paso County Sheriff warns SB26-097 risks public safety and victim protection by decriminalizin&#8217; statewide and preemptin&#8217; local rules. Repeals key offenses; could boost traffickin&#8217; and exploitation. Urges opposition&#8212;bill presents substantial dangers to communities, especially women/girls caught in the trade, and fails to address real harm from normalizin&#8217; commercial sex.<br>Read More: <a href="https://gazette.com/2026/02/22/guest-column-why-colorado-shouldnt-legalize-prostitution">https://gazette.com/2026/02/22/guest-column-why-colorado-shouldnt-legalize-prostitution</a></p></li></ul><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was Climate Change Biggest Scam Ever?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you EVER believe Al Gore?]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/was-climate-change-biggest-scam-ever</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/was-climate-change-biggest-scam-ever</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:13:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The green energy crowd and big-government types have been pushin&#8217; the &#8220;climate crisis&#8221; line for decades, claimin&#8217; the sky&#8217;s fallin&#8217; unless we dump trillions into windmills, solar panels, and bans on cheap fossil fuels. But economist Stephen Moore lays it out plain: governments worldwide have blown at least <strong>$16 trillion</strong> on this &#8220;climate change industrial complex&#8221; since the scare started&#8212;and what do we got to show? Not one measurably saved life or cooled degree on the planet. Folks like Al Gore, John Kerry, and the UN crowd got rich while poor nations stayed poor without affordable energy. Moore calls it the biggest financial scandal ever&#8212;inhumane, wasteful, and time to call out the scam.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Original article</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-18, Newsmax, Was Climate Change Greatest Financial Scandal in History?<br>Stephen Moore blasts the climate alarmists, citin&#8217; Bjorn Lomborg&#8217;s calc that $16 trillion went to green schemes with zero real payoff&#8212;no temperature drop, no lives saved. He slams Gore, Kerry, Biden, Sierra Club, and UN for pushin&#8217; a &#8220;derangement syndrome&#8221; that hurt poor countries most by blockin&#8217; cheap energy. Calls for a &#8220;wall of shame&#8221; for those who profited while wastin&#8217; trillions that could&#8217;ve helped real needs like health or poverty fights.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.newsmax.com/stephenmoore/alarmists-gore-kerry/2026/02/18/id/1246500/?ns_mail_uid=a494fc8a-dd4d-43b8-952f-0f9176681c8b&amp;ns_mail_job=DM918324_02192026&amp;s=acs&amp;dkt_nbr=010504tunftg">https://www.newsmax.com/stephenmoore/alarmists-gore-kerry/2026/02/18/id/1246500/?ns_mail_uid=a494fc8a-dd4d-43b8-952f-0f9176681c8b&amp;ns_mail_job=DM918324_02192026&amp;s=acs&amp;dkt_nbr=010504tunftg</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 1</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-19, The Bakersfield Californian, STEPHEN MOORE: Was climate change the greatest financial scandal in history?<br>Moore repeats the $16 trillion waste figure, notin&#8217; no global temp change despite the spend. He blasts the Green New Deal push as inhumane, hurtin&#8217; the poorest most by denyin&#8217; fossil fuels. Points fingers at Gore, Kerry, Biden, and enviro groups for gettin&#8217; rich off taxpayer cash with nothin&#8217; to show but higher costs and lost lives in developin&#8217; nations.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/stephen-moore-was-climate-change-the-greatest-financial-scandal-in-history/article_bc8a418e-2e9f-4efe-89e8-3a0f48a27378.html">https://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/stephen-moore-was-climate-change-the-greatest-financial-scandal-in-history/article_bc8a418e-2e9f-4efe-89e8-3a0f48a27378.html</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 2</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-20 (approx.), The Times Leader, Was climate change our greatest financial scandal?<br>Echoin&#8217; Moore, this column calls the $16 trillion global spend a total drain&#8212;no payoff in cooler temps or saved lives. Labels climate &#8220;derangement syndrome&#8221; the most inhumane movement ever, blockin&#8217; energy progress in poor countries while enrichin&#8217; elites. Urges recognizin&#8217; the scam and redirectin&#8217; funds to real human needs.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.timesleaderonline.com/opinion/columns/2026/02/was-climate-change-our-greatest-financial-scandal">https://www.timesleaderonline.com/opinion/columns/2026/02/was-climate-change-our-greatest-financial-scandal</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 3</strong> &#8212; 2026-02- (recent syndication), The New York Sun, $16 Trillion Down the Drain in the Greatest Financial Scandal in World History<br>Moore&#8217;s piece here hammers home the $16 trillion blown on climate schemes with zero results&#8212;no measurable climate fix. Calls it history&#8217;s biggest scandal, inhumane for hurtin&#8217; the vulnerable most, and puts Gore, Kerry, and green groups on blast for profitin&#8217; off the hysteria while denyin&#8217; affordable power to billions.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.nysun.com/article/16-trillion-down-the-drain-in-the-greatest-financial-scandal-in-world-history">https://www.nysun.com/article/16-trillion-down-the-drain-in-the-greatest-financial-scandal-in-world-history</a></p></li></ul><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foreign Money In Ballot Initiatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twenty Four states are looking a legislation to keep foreign money out]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/foreign-money-in-ballot-initiatives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/foreign-money-in-ballot-initiatives</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:54:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>States across America are wakin&#8217; up to a sneaky loophole that let foreign money slip into our elections&#8212;especially ballot measures&#8212;without most folks knowin&#8217;. Federal law already blocks foreign nationals from givin&#8217; to candidates, but ballot initiatives stayed wide open for outside cash to sway votes on big issues. Now, momentum&#8217;s buildin&#8217;: up to two dozen states could pass bans this year, followin&#8217; nine that already did in recent months. Bills target foreign contributions to these measures, aimin&#8217; to keep decisions in American hands only. It&#8217;s bipartisan pushin&#8217; in places like Alabama, Michigan, and more&#8212;protectin&#8217; our votes from foreign meddlin&#8217; and restorin&#8217; trust in the process. (89 words)</p><ul><li><p><strong>Original article</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-22, Daily Signal, More States Moving to Close Election Funding Loophole Few Voters Knew Existed<br>The piece reports a risin&#8217; wave: as many as 24 states eyein&#8217; laws to ban foreign fundin&#8217; of ballot measures this year, buildin&#8217; on nine states that passed similar bans since late 2024. While federal rules stop foreign cash to candidates, ballot initiatives were a big loophole&#8212;lettin&#8217; outsiders influence U.S. laws. Momentum shows in advanced bills in Alabama, Arizona, Michigan, and Iowa; strong talk in Nebraska, Florida, Georgia. Caitlin Sutherland of Americans for Public Trust calls it rejectin&#8217; foreign fundin&#8217; nationwide.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/02/22/more-states-moving-to-close-election-funding-loophole-few-voters-knew-existed/?utm_source=TDS_Email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=how-trump-should-respond-to-political-violence-in-state-of-the-union">https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/02/22/more-states-moving-to-close-election-funding-loophole-few-voters-knew-existed/?utm_source=TDS_Email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=how-trump-should-respond-to-political-violence-in-state-of-the-union</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 1</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-13, Ballotpedia, Twenty-five states weigh legislation on foreign funding in elections<br>Ballotpedia tracks 25 states considerin&#8217; 64 bills (new or carried over) on foreign fundin&#8217; in elections this session. Focus includes bans on foreign contributions to candidates and ballot measures. Twelve bills advanced one chamber already&#8212;includin&#8217; Alabama, Michigan, Mississippi, West Virginia for ballot measures; Arizona, Hawaii, New York, South Dakota for broader bans. Builds on 37 states with some foreign contribution limits, pushin&#8217; to plug loopholes post-Citizens United.<br>Read More: <a href="https://news.ballotpedia.org/2026/02/13/twenty-five-states-weigh-legislation-on-foreign-funding-in-elections-2/">https://news.ballotpedia.org/2026/02/13/twenty-five-states-weigh-legislation-on-foreign-funding-in-elections-2/</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 2</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-06, Michigan House GOP (via gophouse.org), House advances Rep. Smit&#8217;s plan to block dangerous foreign influence over Michigan elections<br>Michigan&#8217;s House pushed forward bills (led by Rep. Rachelle Smit) to close loopholes allowin&#8217; foreign-backed money in ballot initiatives and election admin. Passed overwhelmingly, aimin&#8217; to ensure Michigan elections stay decided by Michigan voters&#8212;not foreign interests. Targets gaps in federal/state law where foreign cash flows into proposals. Ties to broader fight for election integrity and public confidence.<br>Read More: <a href="https://gophouse.org/posts/house-advances-rep-smits-plan-to-block-dangerous-foreign-influence-over-michigan-elections">https://gophouse.org/posts/house-advances-rep-smits-plan-to-block-dangerous-foreign-influence-over-michigan-elections</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 3</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-04, Alabama Reporter, House passes legislation banning foreign influence in Alabama elections<br>Alabama&#8217;s House approved measures closin&#8217; federal loopholes for foreign dark money in ballot campaigns. Focus on stoppin&#8217; outside cash from swayin&#8217; state issues via initiatives. Part of growin&#8217; state-level push to reinforce bans on foreign contributions where federal rules leave gaps, keepin&#8217; influence American-only.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.alreporter.com/2026/02/04/house-passes-legislation-banning-foreign-influence-in-alabama-elections">https://www.alreporter.com/2026/02/04/house-passes-legislation-banning-foreign-influence-in-alabama-elections</a></p></li></ul><h2><strong>Detail for Georgia</strong></h2><h3><strong>HB963 - Elections; prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to or participating in any campaign</strong></h3><h3><strong>Sponsors</strong></h3><pre><code><code>- Victor Anderson (R) - State Representative
- Shaw Blackmon (R) - State Representative
- John Carson (R) - State Representative
- Tim Fleming (R) - State Representative
- Chuck Martin (R) - State Representative</code></code></pre><h3><strong>Bill Summary</strong></h3><pre><code><code>As introduced, this bill: 

Defines foreign national as any individual who is not a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States, as well as any foreign government, political party, or business. The definition includes a U.S. entity that is wholly owned by a foreign national unless certain conditions are met.

Requires campaign committee registrations to include a certification affirming that no activity was funded by one or more foreign nationals.

Requires reports for campaign committees and constitutional amendment or referendum committees to include a certification affirming that no donors are foreign nationals. They must also affirm that the committee has not knowingly or willfully received, solicited, or accepted direct or indirect contributions or expenditures from foreign nationals totaling more than $100,000 within the four years preceding the contribution date.

Prohibits foreign nationals from directing, dictating, controlling, or participating in the decision-making process of any person&#8217;s activities to influence the campaign for or against a constitutional amendment, statewide referendum, or statewide, county, or municipal question.

Prohibits foreign nationals from directly or indirectly soliciting donations, contributions, or expenditures by another person to influence the approval or rejection of a constitutional amendment, statewide referendum, or statewide, county, or municipal question.

Requires committees campaigning for or against a constitutional amendment, statewide referendum, or statewide, county, or municipal question to obtain an affirmation from donors upon receipt of a contribution that the person is not a foreign national and has not knowingly or willfully accepted funds in excess of $100,000 from foreign nationals within the four years preceding the contribution date.

Requires that investigations of possible violations shield the identity of lawful donors to the maximum extent possible.</code></code></pre><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antifa Funding Sources Uncovered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow the money, especially the dark money]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/antifa-funding-sources-uncovered</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/antifa-funding-sources-uncovered</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:20:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>FBI Director Kash Patel dropped a bombshell this week: federal investigators have uncovered major funding streams tied to Antifa. In interviews and posts, Patel said the Bureau&#8217;s been diggin&#8217; deep under new directives like NSPM-7, followin&#8217; the money behind violent left-wing actions disguised as protests. No specific names or groups dropped yet, but he hinted arrests are startin&#8217; for those usin&#8217; funds to incite chaos. This ramps up scrutiny on left-wing violence, part of the Trump admin&#8217;s push to root out domestic threats and protect peaceful Americans. Details could roll out soon&#8212;justice comin&#8217; for the riot funders. (89 words)</p><ul><li><p><strong>Original article</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-18, Newsmax, Patel Says FBI Uncovered Antifa Funding Sources<br>FBI Director Kash Patel revealed investigators found significant funding streams linked to Antifa, signalin&#8217; possible new crackdowns on left-wing violence. He told the Washington Examiner the Bureau&#8217;s makin&#8217; headway, with more info likely comin&#8217; months ahead. Patel stressed these operations rely on heavy financial backin&#8217;&#8212;not just lone actors&#8212;and the focus is on disruptin&#8217; those flows under current enforcement tools.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/patel-fbi-antifa/2026/02/18/id/1246621/?ns_mail_uid=a494fc8a-dd4d-43b8-952f-0f9176681c8b&amp;ns_mail_job=DM923087_02182026&amp;s=acs&amp;dkt_nbr=01050465n64y">https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/patel-fbi-antifa/2026/02/18/id/1246621/?ns_mail_uid=a494fc8a-dd4d-43b8-952f-0f9176681c8b&amp;ns_mail_job=DM923087_02182026&amp;s=acs&amp;dkt_nbr=01050465n64y</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 1</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-19, Washington Examiner, FBI Director Patel says investigators have found antifa funding sources<br>Patel stated federal probes uncovered major fundin&#8217; tied to Antifa, pointin&#8217; to potential enforcement steps as the FBI ramps up on left-wing threats. He described it as significant streams supportin&#8217; the loosely organized movement, with possible overseas ties or nonprofit channels. More revelations expected soon as investigations push forward.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4461949/fbi-patel-antifa-funding-investigation/">https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/4461949/fbi-patel-antifa-funding-investigation/</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 2</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-19, Townhall, Those Funding Antifa Extremists Will Be Getting a Wake-Up Call Soon<br>Kash Patel told Dan Bongino the FBI made big progress under NSPM-7, uncoverin&#8217; Antifa fundin&#8217; and startin&#8217; arrests for folks bankrollin&#8217; violence masked as peaceful protest. He called out heavy financial streams keepin&#8217; these cells runnin&#8217;&#8212;now the Bureau&#8217;s followin&#8217; the money to map networks and shut &#8216;em down.<br>Read More: <a href="https://townhall.com/tipsheet/jeff-charles/2026/02/19/kash-patel-says-fbi-discovered-antifas-funding-streams-n2671558">https://townhall.com/tipsheet/jeff-charles/2026/02/19/kash-patel-says-fbi-discovered-antifas-funding-streams-n2671558</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Related article 3</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-18, Yahoo News (citing multiple sources), FBI&#8217;s Top Influencers Tout &#8216;Antifa&#8217; Funding Investigations<br>Patel confirmed on Bongino&#8217;s show the FBI&#8217;s advancin&#8217; under NSPM-7 to probe fundin&#8217; for left-wing activism, includin&#8217; Antifa-linked streams. He noted arrests beginnin&#8217; for those usin&#8217; money to fuel violence under protest cover. Ties to broader efforts targetin&#8217; ideologies seen as anti-American, with financial networks now in the crosshairs.<br>Read More: <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fbi-top-influencers-tout-antifa-194212012.html">https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fbi-top-influencers-tout-antifa-194212012.html</a></p></li></ul><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boardroom Inaction at Heritage ]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Good Institutions Let the Poison Spread]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/boardroom-inaction-at-heritage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/boardroom-inaction-at-heritage</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:44:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><strong>The Heritage Foundation: Teetering on the Edge of Irrelevance?</strong></h3><p>Folks, it&#8217;s Old Eagle here, perched high above the fray, scanning the horizon of our great nation&#8217;s conservative landscape. I&#8217;ve been watching the Heritage Foundation for decades now &#8211; that stalwart think tank that&#8217;s shaped policy from Reagan&#8217;s revolution to the Trump era. But lately, I&#8217;ve got to ask: Can this bird still fly? Or has it clipped its own wings with a series of boneheaded missteps that no amount of donor dollars can patch up? The board&#8217;s sitting on their hands like they&#8217;re auditioning for statues in the Capitol, and it&#8217;s putting the whole outfit at risk. Let&#8217;s dive in, because if we don&#8217;t call this out, we risk losing a key pillar of the movement we hold dear in Covenant Nation.</p><p>First off, let&#8217;s rewind to the heart of the storm. Back in October 2025, Tucker Carlson &#8211; love him or hate him, he&#8217;s a lightning rod &#8211; sat down with Nick Fuentes, that young firebrand who&#8217;s made a name for himself peddling white nationalist nonsense and Holocaust denial. Now, I&#8217;m no fan of cancel culture, but there&#8217;s a line between free speech and giving a platform to outright poison. Heritage President Kevin Roberts jumped in with both feet, releasing a video defending Carlson against what he called a &#8220;venomous coalition&#8221; trying to shut him down. It was like watching a general defend a flank that&#8217;s already overrun by the enemy. The backlash was swift and brutal, even from within our own ranks. Roberts backpedaled in an all-staff meeting, admitting he&#8217;d &#8220;let down this institution. Period. Full stop.&#8221; But apologies are cheap when the damage is done. This wasn&#8217;t just a PR hiccup; it eroded trust in an organization that&#8217;s supposed to be the intellectual backbone of conservatism.</p><p>And it didn&#8217;t stop there. In December 2025, Heritage doubled down by appointing Scott Yenor as a director. Yenor&#8217;s got a track record that&#8217;s raised eyebrows &#8211; controversial takes on women, marriage, and LGBTQ issues that got him bounced from the University of Florida&#8217;s board of regents earlier that year. Look, I&#8217;m all for traditional values, but when you hitch your wagon to folks who alienate broad swaths of the base, you&#8217;re not building a coalition; you&#8217;re building a bunker. Critics inside and out saw this as Heritage cozying up to the far-right fringe, and it only widened the cracks.</p><p>Then there&#8217;s Project 2025, that ambitious blueprint for reshaping the federal government under a conservative administration. On paper, it&#8217;s gold &#8211; cracking down on DEI nonsense, tightening immigration, and slashing bureaucracy. It&#8217;s influenced real policy, like the Trump team&#8217;s moves on education and borders. But it&#8217;s become a lightning rod too. Groups like Stephen Miller&#8217;s America First Legal bailed from the advisory board mid-2025, wanting distance amid the political heat. Opponents paint it as a threat to marginalized communities, and even some allies worry it&#8217;s too aggressive, risking backlash that could hand wins to the left. Heritage&#8217;s involvement has tied them to these debates, and without clear leadership, it&#8217;s like steering a ship through fog with a broken compass.</p><p>Now, about that board &#8211; the folks who should be the guardians at the gate. Instead of cleaning house, they&#8217;ve watched as the exodus unfolds. In late 2025, we saw high-profile resignations: Robert P. George from Princeton, Shane McCullar, and Abby Spencer Moffat all jumped ship. McCullar didn&#8217;t mince words: he couldn&#8217;t stay on a board &#8220;unwilling to confront the lapses in judgment that have harmed its credibility, its culture, and the conservative movement.&#8221; Moffat echoed that, warning that failing to tackle harmful ideas &#8220;forfeits the moral authority on which its influence depends.&#8221; That&#8217;s not just quitting; that&#8217;s a indictment.</p><p>And it&#8217;s not just the board. Over 60 senior staffers have bolted, including heavy hitters from economic policy, legal, and data teams. Many landed at Mike Pence&#8217;s Advancing American Freedom, which tells you something about the ideological split. Even Heritage&#8217;s own antisemitism task force cut ties over the Carlson-Fuentes mess. This ain&#8217;t a trickle; it&#8217;s a flood. Yet Roberts stays put, and the board&#8217;s response? Crickets, mostly. They&#8217;ve spun it as a chance to &#8220;add new talent,&#8221; but that&#8217;s like putting lipstick on a pig.</p><p>So, can Heritage survive? Short answer: Yeah, it&#8217;ll limp along. It&#8217;s got deep pockets, a storied history, and it&#8217;s still churning out work. Just this year, in early 2026, they dropped guidance on higher ed reform &#8211; pushing for less federal meddling and more state accountability, aligning with Trump-era priorities. They&#8217;re tackling family policy, illegal immigration in schools, and even calling out shareholder activism on issues like Airbnb&#8217;s exposure to antisemitism. Their website&#8217;s buzzing with reports on debt, energy, and gender ideology. They&#8217;re not shuttering the doors tomorrow.</p><p>But survival ain&#8217;t the same as soaring. These rifts expose deeper fractures in the conservative movement &#8211; MAGA purists versus traditionalists, anti-extremism folks clashing with those who flirt with the edges. If Heritage doesn&#8217;t purge the poison, it&#8217;ll lose donors, talent, and clout. Remember, this isn&#8217;t their first rodeo; they&#8217;ve bounced back from leadership shakes in 2017 and 2021. But history&#8217;s no guarantee. In a polarized world, think tanks thrive on credibility. Lose that, and you&#8217;re just another echo chamber.</p><p>Here&#8217;s the Old Eagle take: Heritage matters because it&#8217;s fought for the covenant &#8211; limited government, strong families, secure borders &#8211; that binds our nation. But if the board doesn&#8217;t act, clearing out the dead wood and recommitting to principled conservatism, it&#8217;ll fade into irrelevance. We need them to reject the fringes, not embrace them. Call your contacts, write the op-eds, demand accountability. Covenant Nation demands no less.</p><p>We&#8217;ve got to preserve institutions that uphold our values, not let them crumble from within. Stay vigilant, friends. The eagle&#8217;s eye never blinks.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Deportation Grows!]]></title><description><![CDATA[More and more illegal aliens go home, before they are sent home and locked out]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/self-deportation-grows</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/self-deportation-grows</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:23:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The tide is turnin&#8217; big time on illegal immigration&#8212;thanks to President Trump&#8217;s tough enforcement and smart incentives, more folks here unlawfully are choosin&#8217; to <strong>**self-deport**</strong> every day instead of waitin&#8217; for ICE to knock. DHS reports show millions have left voluntarily since January 2025, usin&#8217; the CBP Home app for a free flight home plus a cash &#8220;exit bonus&#8221; (now up to $2,600 in some pushes). It&#8217;s cheaper for taxpayers than long detentions, clears backlogs, and sends the clear message: leave now peacefully or face arrest and a permanent ban. This ain&#8217;t force&#8212;it&#8217;s folks seein&#8217; the writin&#8217; on the wall and headin&#8217; out on their own terms. America&#8217;s border is gettin&#8217; secure, one voluntary departure at a time.</p><p>- <strong>**Original article**</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-16, MxM News, More illegal aliens self-deporting by the day  </p><p>  The piece highlights the risin&#8217; wave of voluntary departures as enforcement ramps up and detention spots fill. Nearly 30% of 2025 deportation cases ended in self-deportation (highest ever), jumpin&#8217; to 38% by December for those with judge cases. DHS&#8217;s CBP Home app offers a $2,600 stipend plus free flight&#8212;way cheaper than daily detention costs. Secretary Noem calls it a &#8220;gift&#8221; to leave now, warnin&#8217; arrest and no return otherwise. Officials say about two million have self-deported in the past year amid tighter rules.  </p><p>  <strong>Read More</strong>: https://mxmnews.com/article/b78bf801-f96d-4ab9-b2ce-e8040f8a4b9b</p><p>- <strong>**Related article 1**</strong> &#8212; 2026-01-22, New York Post, 2.2 million illegal immigrants &#8216;self-deported&#8217; in past year as Trump admin ups &#8216;exit bonus&#8217; incentive  </p><p>  Secretary Noem announced 2.2 million voluntary self-deportations since early 2025, far outpacin&#8217; 675,000 formal deportations. The admin boosted the incentive to $2,600 plus free flight via CBP Home app. It&#8217;s framed as a smart, low-cost way to encourage leavin&#8217; before forced removal&#8212;folks take the deal to avoid detention, fines, and bans. Noem urged: take the gift now or face consequences.  </p><p>  <strong>Read More</strong>: https://nypost.com/2026/01/22/us-news/2-2-million-illegal-immigrants-self-deported-us-in-past-year</p><p>- <strong>**Related article 2**</strong> &#8212; 2026-01-21, CBS News, The government is paying undocumented immigrants to self-deport. Here&#8217;s how the process works.  </p><p>  DHS bumped the self-deport stipend to $2,600 (from $1,000) for usin&#8217; the CBP Home app, plus free flight home. Since 2025, 2.2 million have self-deported voluntarily. The program forgives civil penalties too. It&#8217;s sold as savin&#8217; money&#8212;detention runs high daily costs&#8212;while clearin&#8217; cases fast. Officials push it hard as the easiest, safest path out before ICE steps in.  </p><p>  <strong>Read More</strong>: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/what-is-self-deportartion</p><p>- <strong>**Related article 3**</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-02 (approx., from DHS context), Fox News (related coverage), DHS website traffic surges 68% as thousands use Trump&#8217;s self-deportation app for voluntary departure  </p><p>  Traffic to DHS sites spiked as tens of thousands hit the CBP Home app to self-deport. Combined with enforcement, it&#8217;s drivin&#8217; record voluntary exits&#8212;millions gone since Trump returned. The app&#8217;s incentives (stipend + flight) make it appealin&#8217; over waitin&#8217; for arrest. DHS touts it as part of makin&#8217; America safe again, with more leavin&#8217; daily.  </p><p>  <strong>Read More</strong>: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dhs-website-traffic-surges-68-thousands-use-trumps-self-deportation-app-voluntary-departure</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[GenZ - Turning Back To Faith?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New numbers show the drop might be slowing or even turning around]]></description><link>https://www.covenantnation.org/p/genz-turning-back-to-faith</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.covenantnation.org/p/genz-turning-back-to-faith</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Olde Eagle]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:53:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!PH1V!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0214f4d0-2c6a-42f7-b3d3-9cd79fd1a94d_1280x1280.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Daily Signal dropped a thoughtful piece asking if Gen Z&#8217;s tie to religion has truly changed for the better. After years of folks saying young people were ditching faith fast, new numbers show the drop might be slowing or even turning around in spots. Some surveys point to more Gen Z kids believing in God, feeling spiritual, or heading back to church&#8212;especially young men seekin&#8217; meaning in tough times. But it&#8217;s not a full revival everywhere; the picture&#8217;s mixed, with some groups still steppin&#8217; away while others lean in harder toward real faith and truth. Could this be the start of somethin&#8217; big for America&#8217;s soul? (92 words)</p><p>- <strong>**Original article**</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-08, Daily Signal, Has Gen Z&#8217;s Relationship With Religion Really Shifted? A New Chapter in Belief  </p><p>  The article digs into recent data showin&#8217; Gen Z may be slowin&#8217; the long slide away from religion. Belief in God or a higher power is up in places like the UK (from 28% to nearly 49% in recent years), and U.S. trends hint at more spiritual curiosity, especially among young folks huntin&#8217; purpose amid chaos. It ain&#8217;t uniform&#8212;some stay unaffiliated&#8212;but parts of this generation seem ready for a fresh chapter in faith.  </p><p>  <strong>Read More</strong>: https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/02/08/gen-zs-relationship-with-religion-shifted/?utm_source=TDS_Email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=proud-american-studios-counters-the-left-s-demonization-of-ice-attacks-on-patriotism</p><p>- <strong>**Related article 1**</strong> &#8212; 2026-02-08, USA Today, Amid rampant AI and social media, Gen Z is turning to religion | Opinion  </p><p>  Dr. Marc Siegel writes that Gen Z is pushin&#8217; back against secular trends, with two-thirds identifyin&#8217; as spiritual or religious and believin&#8217; in a higher power. Recent surveys show the rise in &#8220;nones&#8221; slowin&#8217; down, thanks to young people seekin&#8217; real answers in faith amid modern messes like AI and endless screens. It&#8217;s a hopeful sign for belief holdin&#8217; steady or growin&#8217; again.  </p><p>  <strong>Read More</strong>: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2026/02/08/gen-z-religion-returning-faith/88514969007</p><p>- <strong>**Related article 2**</strong> &#8212; 2026-01-09, First Liberty Institute, A Generation Yearning for God: Why Passion 2026 Renewed My Hope for Religion in America  </p><p>  Large events like Passion 2026 drew huge crowds of young people hungry for God. Barna and Pew data highlight jumps in commitment to Jesus among Gen Z men (up 15 points since 2019) and steadier church attendance overall. The decline in Christianity seems to be levelin&#8217; off, with young adults leadin&#8217; a return to faith and givin&#8217; fresh hope for America&#8217;s spiritual future.  </p><p>  <strong>Read More</strong>: https://firstliberty.org/news/why-passion-2026-renewed-my-hope-for-religion-in-america</p><p>- <strong>**Related article 3**</strong> &#8212; 2026-01-06, Lifeway Research, Is a Gen Z Religious Rebound Happening?  </p><p>  Lifeway looks at whether Gen Z is bouncin&#8217; back to faith. While overall Christianity stays stable, Gen Z&#8217;s numbers have held steady the past five years&#8212;no big drop like before. Some see signs of openness, but no nationwide surge yet. Still, the plateau itself is big news after decades of younger folks driftin&#8217; further from church and belief. </p><p>  <strong>Read More</strong>: https://research.lifeway.com/2026/01/06/is-a-gen-z-religious-rebound-happening</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.covenantnation.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Thanks for reading Covenant Nation! <strong>Subscribe for free</strong> to receive new posts and support my work.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>