David Ellison Purchases The Free Press for $150 Million, Appoints Bari Weiss Editor-in-Chief of CBS News


Posted originally on CTH on October 6, 2025 | Sundance 

This is exactly as expected.  Larry Ellison now controls TikTok while his son David Ellison now controls Paramount/Skydance which is CBS.  To solidify the objective of TikTok, new algorithms will be implemented, while to solidify the objective of CBS, Bari Weiss is hired as Editor-in-Chief of news. [Paramount Announcement]

The Trump administration assisted both the purchase of TikTok by Larry Ellison, and the acquisition of Paramount by David Ellison.  CBS settled with President Trump for $16 million.  Paramount then purchases/acquires Bari Weiss online site The Free Press and moves Weiss to editor of CBS news, while President Trump triggers a tariff against Hollywood production movies not made in the USA.

L Ellison (Oracle, TikTok), Musk (X, SpaceX), Thiel (Palantir), Sacks (Crypto), Karp (Palantir) and D Ellison (CBS) are all well positioned to fundamentally change the way information is processed for public consumption.  CNN (Disney) is likely to be the final piece of the puzzle to be assembled.

David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Bari and The Free Press to Paramount and CBS News. Bari is a proven champion of independent, principled journalism, and I am confident her entrepreneurial drive and editorial vision will invigorate CBS News. This move is part of Paramount’s bigger vision to modernize content and the way it connects – directly and passionately – to audiences around the world.” (LINK)

(VIA NEW YORK TIMES) –  […] In a move that is expected to shake up the broadcast news landscape, CBS’s owner, Paramount, said on Monday that it was buying The Free Press, an upstart digital news site founded just four years ago, and appointing Ms. Weiss, one of its founders, as the editor in chief of CBS News.

The purchase price was roughly $150 million in cash and Paramount stock, according to two people familiar with the terms who spoke on the condition of anonymity. The total amount will be paid out over time, and it may fluctuate depending on the price of Paramount’s stock.

The acquisition puts one of the country’s most traditional news institutions — the former home of Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite — under the editorial guidance of a journalist who rose to fame in part by critiquing old-line media institutions that she deemed timid and untrustworthyMs. Weiss is also a stalwart champion of Israel, and her site frequently lambastes the perceived excesses of the so-called woke left.

Ms. Weiss, 41, has never run a TV network, and in her role will have influence over hundreds of producers, anchors and reporters around the world. She will report to David Ellison, Paramount’s chief executive, and work alongside Tom Cibrowski, the president of CBS News. (read more)

We are entering an entirely new era in information delivery.

AI at its Finest


Posted originally on Oct 4, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

REP. JOHN MOOLENAAR (R): The CCP Sold Itself As A “Benign Developing Nation.” America Bought It. Corporations Saw Cheap Labor And A Massive Market. But Under Xi, The Mask Is Off


Posted originally on Rumble on By Bannon’s War Room on: October, 02, 2025

Moroccan Youth Protests – Gen Z 212


Posted originally on Oct 2, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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Anti-government protests always begin with the younger generations. Morocco is the latest nation to face a massive youth uprising with nearly a week of ongoing protests against reckless government spending. The government allocated $15.8 billion to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup or roughly 16% of GDP.

Unemployment is at 13%, with youth unemployment, per usual, notably higher than the national average. This is the seed of the anger that sprouted the uprising. Youth unemployment among those 15-24 is estimated to be 36.7%, while nearly half of young adults in urban areas cannot find employment. Unemployment among college graduates stands at around 19%. One-third, mostly women, are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). The youth are enraged at their current predicament and blame government corruption and mismanagement.

“Gen Z 212” is the name for these decentralized protests occurring throughout the nation. The youth demand reform, especially in healthcare services and education. “The right to health, education and a dignified life is not an empty slogan but a serious demand,” the organizers of the Gen Z 212 protest movement wrote in a statement published on Discord.

The government allocated $9.6 billion to upgrade the high-speed rail line that will feature new connections between major cities. An additional $1.3 billion was set aside to improve roads and highways in host cities. Hotels and lodging will see a $3.2 billion expansion for World Cup tourism. The stadium alone will cost $3 billion, with costs likely to rise. The youth believes this funding should be reallocated to the people.

Morocco’s economy seems to be growing at a steady pace, rising 5.5% in Q2. Inflation has fallen to 2% as well. The nation’s economic status does not matter to Gen Z, who make up around 25% of Morocco’s population. They cannot find work and have nothing to lose. Hundreds have been arrested, and the civil unrest is amplifying as the protests continue.

Canada Joins UK With Up to Life in Prison for Hate Speech


Posted originally on Oct 2, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

In Canadian criminal law, “hate crimes” are not a single stand-alone offence, but rather ordinary criminal offences (like assault, mischief, or threats) that are motivated by bias, prejudice, or hatred.

Some are specific indictable offences in the Criminal Code:

  • Advocating genocide – s. 318:
    • It is an indictable offence to advocate or promote genocide against an identifiable group (based on race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc.).
    • Punishable by up to life imprisonment.
  • Public incitement of hatred – s. 319(1):
    • Willfully promoting hatred against an identifiable group in a public place where it’s likely to cause a breach of the peace.
    • Can be prosecuted as an indictable offence (max 2 years imprisonment) or by summary conviction.
  • Willful promotion of hatred – s. 319(2):
    • Communicating statements (other than in private conversation) that willfully promote hatred against an identifiable group.
    • Indictable (max 2 years) or summary.
    • Requires Attorney General’s consent to prosecute.

Other ordinary crimes with hate motivation (like assault, uttering threats, mischief) can be charged as usual, but hate motivation is an aggravating factor in sentencing under s. 718.2(a)(i).


Keep in mind this is just SPEECH – you do not have to hurt anyone!


Shakespeare Killl Lawyers

Well, I guess Shakespeare is lucky not to be alive today.  His famous line may be life in prison in Canada.

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Europe Starting the Pre-War Controls


Posted originally on Oct 1, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

STATE OF TENSION

In Germany, warmongers are talking about declaring a “military tension case” using the false flags they have created with drones. This is the step before the State of Defense, which carries the most severe restrictions. This is a precursor to the total capital controls I have warned about. This will include the limits on freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and travel. COVID was just a trial run.

Of course. This is a complex and highly regulated area of German law, rooted in the country’s historical experiences. The restrictions allowed on population liberty and financial controls depend entirely on the specific legal state of emergency declared.

It’s crucial to understand that Germany, as a Rechtsstaat (a state based on law and justice), has strict constitutional safeguards. Any government action must have a specific legal basis in the Grundgesetz (Basic Law, Germany’s constitution).

The German constitution provides for several escalating states of crisis:

  1. State of Tension (Spannungsfall): A preliminary stage when a military conflict is imminent.
  2. State of Defence (Verteidigungsfall): A formal declaration that the country is under armed attack.
  3. State of Internal Emergency (Innerer Notstand): For dealing with grave threats to public safety and order within the country.

The most severe restrictions are only permissible under a State of Defence.

In Austria, the term “tension case” (more precisely: voltage state) in the military law 2001 (§ 2) is defined as a condition in which there is an immediate danger to the security of Austria or its allies, and preparation measures are required for defense. The “defense case” (defense state) occurs when an armed attack takes place or is imminent.

EU vs Russia

Week of October 22nd

We warned that this was the week that the computer was projecting for the shift. It is targeting, especially, the week of October 22nd, which could signal the start of serious restrictions ahead of war. NATO is also contemplating cutting off Russia’s access to the Baltics.

Putin has to realize now that any PEACE with Ukraine is a joke. Europe wants Russian blood, and they have been sacrificing Ukrainians using their ethnic hatred of Russians to reduce Russia as much as possible so that NATO can conquer Russia. Zelensky is the perfect stooge who will sacrifice Ukrainian lives for a pocket full of silver.

Electronic Tattoos – the Forewarned Mark of the Beast


Posted originally on Sep 30, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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Bill Gates believes that electronic tattoos will soon replace smartphone technology. This is not a dystopian fable but an active plan set in motion by Chaotic Moon that was acquired by Accenture. Nanocapacitors that conduct electricity will be integrated into the body through these electronic or biometric tattoos and are activated by simple vital signs.

Marketing focuses on convenience and futuristic technology. Smart watches would be obsolete as the tattoo tracks body temperature, steps, heart rate, potential health issues, and more. Body gestures would have the power to unlock doors, turn on lights, and connect to the internet. One could browse the web without the need for screens or batteries. Annual visits to the doctor would be obsolete as the device would notify the doctor if something was wrong.

The markings can also be used for wireless identification. Border security is the new guise for collecting biometric data, and governments are actively researching tattoo recognition technology to track citizens.

The Washington Post covered the topic back in 2016 when development began. “What would the world be like if we had displays that could adhere to our bodies and even show our emotions or level of stress or unease? In addition to not having to carry a device with us at all times, they might enhance the way we interact with those around us or add a whole new dimension to how we communicate,” Takao Someya of the University of Tokyo stated. Researchers were seeking ways for the marking to last longer. At the time, they found a way for the tattoo to last for over a day, but now, the technology is permanent.

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Chaotic Moon began the prototype for “biowearables” in 2015. CEO Ben Lamm admitted that the technology was initially developed for use on military members. “This is not something that can be easily removed like a Fitbit. It can be underneath a flack jacket, directly on the skin to be collecting this data and being reported back,” Lamm said of military applications. “We get to do a lot of cool stuff at Chaotic Moon but with this we think there’s military applications for it, health applications for it and there are all kinds of opportunities around it,” Lamm said.

“At the end of the day, there’s all sorts of firms out there like cell phone companies and drug companies and medical device companies that work through those processes,” Lamm told TechCrunch in 2015. “For us, we’re trying to start a conversation around ‘hey you’ve already had these types of data collection components on your body.’ A lot of times they are big, they are bulky and they can be limiting. Now we’re looking at changing and evolving with these other types of conductive ink.”

The ”human circuit board” has other uses and has rapidly developed in the past decade. Bill Gates began supporting the project with his endless funds. “Smartphones have been our digital lifelines…but their reign is nearing its end. Electronic tattoos are the next leap in personal tech,” Gates declared.

These devices are intended to replace the current financial system. Credit and debit cards will be stored on the device. I am not one to preach the concept of Revelations, but there is a clear connection to the ancient prophecy.

Revelation 13:16-17 states, “And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.”

Eric Trump Releases New Book, “Under Siege” – Outlining U.S. Govt Targeting of Trump Family and MAGA


Posted originally on CTH on September 30, 2025 | Sundance

This is one book that I absolutely want to read. In a great interview, the Executive Vice-President of Trump Inc, Eric Trump, describes what it was like to be targeted by a fully weaponized U.S. government.

Eric Trump speaks highly of the intents and purposes of Kash Patel and Dan Bongino in addition to several other members of the MAGA alliance who have assisted the family of Donald Trump in defending themselves.  Eric notes the background conversations with his dad and family as Lawfare mounted their assault.  WATCH:

The Left’s “Mostly Peaceful” Terrorists + Guest Eric Trump | Episode 135 – 09/29/25

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Digital IDs Mandatory in Britain by 2029


Posted originally on Sep 29, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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Mandatory digital IDs are coming to the United Kingdom by2029. Prime Minister Keir Starmer would like the public to believe that verification is a protective measure to curb illegal immigration. Digital IDs are a purely a CONTROL tactic. Once you allow the government to link every citizen to a digital profile, the next step is obvious and of paramount concern—linking that ID to digital currency and banking. You are no longer a free citizen but a ward of the government who can and will use your digital access to the world to track and control you.

The UK revoked free speech long ago. Comments deemed hateful result in jail time. A wrong “like” or post on social media can result in police knocking on the door. The government determines what is “misinformation” and “hateful,” and any transgression will result in punishment. That punishment will be felt immediately with the implementation of digital IDs. If you say something that displeases Big Brother, your access to society will come to a screeching halt. Due process and checks and balances are not necessary as punishment for suspicion is dealt instantaneously on a digital system.

Digital power enables government to eliminate your access to society—the ability to purchase, receive benefits, work, travel–without warning and it will be your responsibility to prove innocence. Millions of people living in Thailand now understand the power the government holds over them after digital IDs were linked to their ability to bank. The Thai government began freezing tens of thousands of bank accounts per week. Over three million accounts were frozen without notice or proper investigation. Shockwaves of panic spread throughout the nation. Businesses no longer wish to accept credit. Confidence in government and now the banks has been destroyed. This event occurred as a protective measure against money laundering, allegedly, but soon, governments will have the ability to deliberately revoke access to the system. We saw this happen during COVID when digital passports were implemented. China removed the people’s ability to travel to prevent a run on the banks during a panic.

The digital ID will expand to every facet of life from health care to social services. The government has not outlined how it will expand to the financial sector, but that is the ultimate goal as there is no greater control. Starmer warned that Brits will be unable to work without a digital ID. This is merely the beginning of how this platform will be utilized, because this is NOT about immigration.

“Digital ID is an enormous opportunity for the UK. It will make it tougher to work illegally in this country, making our borders more secure,” Starmer declared. “And it will also offer ordinary citizens countless benefits, like being able to prove your identity to access key services swiftly – rather than hunting around for an old utility bill.”

Convenience and safety—the promises provided in exchange for freedom. Governments turn authoritarian when they face economic collapse. Britain is drowning in debt like the rest of the developed world. Reform is not possible because politicians are unable to think outside the box and instead believe that the people are to blame for failed policies and budgets. Increased taxation and regulation go hand in hand with an increased authoritarian state. Welcome to the digital age of government—you are now a number in a system controlled by an authoritarian state. Freedom is an illusion.

Seasonal Hires Reach 16-Year Low


Posted originally on Sep 29, 2025 by Martin Armstrong |  

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Seasonal retail hiring may plummet to the lowest level since 2009. Job placement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas expects retailers to add under 500,000 temporary positions in the final three months of the year, an 8% annual decline, and the smallest gain in 16 years. Retail depends on holiday Q4 sales for a bulk of annual revenue and the hiring trend is a glaring sign of a declining economy.

Certain retailers, like Target, stated that they plan to offer overtime hours to existing employees. Yet another sign of the times as people are eager for additional income and companies are not keen to take on additional employees.

A PwC survey from September 2025 indicates that the average person plans to spend 5% less this holiday season, down from $1,638 in 2024 to $1,552 per person. The survey has not indicated a drop in holiday sales since 2020. PwC’s figure translates to ~$413B–$460B total if scaled to ~266M adult consumers. Gen Z notably plans to spend 23% less this year as the cost of living has caused most young adults to live paycheck to paycheck, whereas boomers with sufficient savings plan to spend 5% more.

The National Retail Federation (NRF), however, predicts US retail sales will rise between 2.7% and 3.7% over 2024, reaching between $5.42 trillion and $5.48 trillion for the year. As for holiday spending, the NRF predicts a rise between 2.5% and 3.5% reaching a total between $979.5 billion and $989 billion.

Hiring trends in retail indicate that companies are less than optimistic about overall foot traffic this holiday season. Americans are spending more on less. Discretionary spending has been on the decline as inflation never meaningly waned.