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Iran Can Rebuild Nukes in Months, Says U.S. Intel

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6 months ago

June 25, 2025

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White House touts “obliterating” airstrikes; intelligence warns recovery could be swift

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new U.S. intelligence assessment has cast doubt on the long-term effectiveness of last week’s military strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. While President Donald Trump has publicly declared the operation a decisive blow — describing the targeted sites as “obliterated” — internal briefings delivered to lawmakers suggest Iran may be able to rebuild its nuclear program in six to nine months.

The airstrikes, carried out over a 36-hour window, targeted several high-priority facilities tied to uranium enrichment and centrifuge development. According to Pentagon sources, the operation was designed to cripple Iran’s progress and force compliance with renewed U.S. demands.

However, according to three sources familiar with the intelligence, Iran had previously dispersed much of its critical nuclear development across decentralized or underground sites — some of which were not targeted in the operation. The result, analysts say, is a delay in operations but not a dismantling of the core program.

“This was not a surgical decapitation. It was a serious blow, yes, but Iran has prepared for this exact scenario,” said one intelligence official on condition of anonymity.
“They’ve decentralized, trained new engineers, and built enough redundancy to rebuild quickly.”

White House vs. Intelligence: A Growing Divide?

President Trump, speaking in Palm Beach on Sunday, claimed the strikes were “historic in scope and effect” and that Iran’s ability to threaten the region had been “permanently neutralized.” But behind closed doors, national security briefings are far more cautious.

Lawmakers across party lines have expressed concern about the messaging mismatch. Some Republican allies have echoed Trump’s tone publicly but have pressed for more details in classified briefings. Democrats have warned that overstating success could backfire diplomatically and militarily.

“This administration is playing a dangerous game of optics over outcomes,” said Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD).
“If Iran can recover this quickly, we’re back at square one — only now with fewer options on the table.”

Global Reactions and Regional Tensions

The strikes have rattled the region. In Israel, officials welcomed the move, calling it a long-overdue response to a persistent threat. Israeli Prime Minister Isaac Nachman issued a statement thanking the U.S. for “taking decisive action where diplomacy had failed.”

In contrast, European Union leaders expressed deep concern over the escalation, urging both restraint and renewed talks. In Tehran, officials denounced the strikes as “a flagrant act of war” and vowed a “calculated and proportionate” response.

So far, a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran remains in place, though both sides have reported minor violations in the past 48 hours. Iranian media has downplayed the extent of the damage, while satellite imagery reviewed by independent analysts shows significant destruction at several key facilities.

What Comes Next

Experts say Iran may now push its nuclear ambitions deeper into covert operations — a move that would make detection and deterrence significantly harder. The country’s nuclear program, already resilient from years of sanctions and cyberattacks, has become more agile and harder to monitor.

With international talks frozen and retaliatory threats looming, the U.S. may find itself in a strategic bind: having struck first, but not struck deep enough to change the long-term trajectory.

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US May Completely Cut Income Tax Due to Tariff Revenue

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4 weeks ago

November 30, 2025

Bolanle Media Staff

President Donald Trump says the United States might one day get rid of federal income tax because of money the government collects from tariffs on imported goods. Tariffs are extra taxes the U.S. puts on products that come from other countries.

What Trump Is Saying

Trump has said that tariff money could become so large that it might allow the government to cut income taxes “almost completely.” He has also talked about possibly phasing out income tax over the next few years if tariff money keeps going up.

How Taxes Work Now

Right now, the federal government gets much more money from income taxes than from tariffs. Income taxes bring in trillions of dollars each year, while tariffs bring in only a small part of that total. Because of this gap, experts say tariffs would need to grow by many times to replace income tax money.

Questions From Experts

Many economists and tax experts doubt that tariffs alone could pay for the whole federal budget. They warn that very high tariffs could make many imported goods more expensive for shoppers in the United States. This could hit lower- and middle‑income families hardest, because they spend a big share of their money on everyday items.

What Congress Must Do

The president can change some tariffs, but only Congress can change or end the federal income tax. That means any real plan to remove income tax would need new laws passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. So far, there is no detailed law or full budget plan on this idea.

What It Means Right Now

For now, Trump’s comments are a proposal, not a change in the law. People and businesses still have to pay federal income tax under the current rules. The debate over using tariffs instead of income taxes is likely to continue among lawmakers, experts, and voters.

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Candace Owens Says Macrons Funded Plot to Kill Her

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1 month ago

November 24, 2025

Bolanle Media Staff

Conservative commentator Candace Owens has made explosive allegations that French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron orchestrated and financed a plot to assassinate her. Owens alleges that she was alerted by a high-ranking source within the French government who revealed that the assassination was to be carried out by an elite French police unit, the National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN), along with the involvement of at least one Israeli operative. According to Owens, this “joint state operation” was motivated by her outspoken coverage and conspiratorial claims about Brigitte Macron, including controversial statements questioning the First Lady’s gender identity.

Owens further claims the payments for the assassination were funneled through a secret French elite club called Club des Cent, suggesting a sophisticated and well-financed scheme. She also links this alleged plot to the assassination of her late friend Charlie Kirk in 2025, suggesting that his killer received training from France’s 13th Foreign Legion Brigade and that these events are part of a larger multi-state conspiracy.

Despite these serious accusations, Owens has not publicly shared concrete evidence, and French, Israeli, and American authorities have not confirmed any part of the story. The Macron family has previously filed defamation lawsuits against Owens over her unfounded assertions about them, highlighting a tense and ongoing feud.

Owens has vowed to provide further details, including identities and financial proof, if given the opportunity, and has called on the public and patriotic investigators to examine the matter closely. While her claims have stirred widespread attention and heated debate across social media and conservative circles, they currently remain unsubstantiated allegations amid a highly charged political and media environment.

This controversy adds a new and dramatic layer to Owens’ volatile relationship with the Macrons, marking perhaps the most sensational claim so far in her ongoing public disputes with the French presidential couple.

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Fugees Rapper Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years in Campaign Scandal

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1 month ago

November 21, 2025

Bolanle Media Staff

Pras Michel, Grammy-winning rapper and founding member of the iconic group the Fugees, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his role in a sprawling illegal campaign finance and foreign influence scheme. The sentencing was handed down on November 20, 2025, by U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in Washington, D.C., following Michel’s conviction in April 2023 on charges including conspiracy, money laundering, acting as an unregistered foreign agent, and witness tampering.

At the heart of the scandal was Michel’s involvement in funneling over $120 million from fugitive Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho—known as Jho Low—into the 2012 reelection campaign of former President Barack Obama. Prosecutors detailed how Michel helped hide the origin of foreign donations through shell companies and straw donors, violating U.S. campaign finance laws that prohibit foreign contributions. Beyond the Obama campaign, Michel also engaged in illegal lobbying efforts during the Trump administration to obstruct investigations into Low’s role in the notorious 1MDB scandal, a massive Malaysian sovereign wealth fund corruption case.

Prosecutors described Michel as having “betrayed his country for financial gain,” persistently lying and manipulating government entities over nearly a decade. They advocated for a life sentence, emphasizing the severity of his offenses and the threat posed to U.S. national security. Testimonies during the high-profile trial included notable figures such as Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Michel’s defense team condemned the harsh sentence as “entirely disproportionate,” arguing that similar cases resulted in lighter penalties, and pointed out that Michel received no espionage charges—a key consideration in foreign agent prosecutions. They announced plans to appeal the verdict and sentence. Following the prison term, Michel faces three years of supervised release and forfeiture of more than $64 million tied to the illegal campaign finance activity.

Michel, who shot to fame in the 1990s as part of the Fugees alongside Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, now confronts a dramatic fall from grace that underscores the extensive consequences of illicit foreign influence in American politics. Despite this setback, his representatives remain grateful for the support received, stating that this chapter does not mark the end of his journey.

This landmark case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding U.S. elections from covert foreign interference and the serious repercussions for those who betray democratic principles for financial gain.bbc+4