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May 23, 2025
NBC Reporters Get 'Torched',National Maritime Day, What the Dems Voted 'NO' For From The One Big Beautiful Bill, The MAHA Commission Meeting And Report
In 1933, Congress declared National Maritime Day to commemorate the American steamship Savannahs voyage from the United States to England, marking the first successful crossing of the Atlantic Ocean with steam propulsion. During World War II more than 250,000 members of the American Merchant Marine served their country, with more than 6,700 giving their lives, hundreds being detained as prisoners of war and more than 800 U.S. merchant ships being sunk or damaged. Maritime Day is a time-honored tradition that recognizes one of our countrys most important industries. Each year, ceremonies and celebrations throughout the country recognize Maritime Day and the people our maritime nation depends on.
SS Savannah was an American hybrid sailing ship/sidewheel steamer built in 1818. She was the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean, transiting mainly under sail power from May to June 1819. In spite of this historic voyage, the great space taken up by her large engine and its fuel at the expense of cargo, and the public's anxiety over embracing her revolutionary steam power, kept Savannah from being a commercial success as a steamship. Originally laid down as a sailing packet, she was, following a severe and unrelated reversal of the financial fortunes of her owners, converted back into a sailing ship shortly after returning from Europe. Savannah was wrecked off Long Island, New York in 1821. No other American-owned steamship would cross the Atlantic for almost thirty years after Savannah's pioneering voyage. Two British sidewheel steamships, Brunel's SS Great Western and Menzies' SS Sirius, raced to New York in 1838, both voyages being made under steam power alone.
National Maritime Day is a United States federal observance created to recognize the maritime industry. It is observed on May 22, the date in 1819 that the American steamship Savannah set sail from Savannah, Georgia on the first ever transoceanic voyage under steam power. The holiday was created by the United States Congress on May 20, 1933.
More than 200 years ago, the American steamship S.S. Savannah set sail across the Atlantic, becoming the first vessel of its kind to complete the journey. That daring voyage marked the start of American maritime excellence. From that first crossing to the increasingly important shipping lanes of today, Americas strength at sea has always been driven by the United States Merchant Marine and the skilled merchant mariners who support our economy and readiness in times of peace, crisis, and war.
Merchant mariners play a vital role in our national defense, standing ready to support military operations whenever they are needed. As civilian seafarers, they deliver troops, weapons, and supplies through dangerous conditions to sustain our Armed Forces in times of conflict. During World War II, more than 243,000 merchant mariners risked their lives to aid the war effort and help secure victory and freedom. Their service came at a price as these merchant mariners suffered a higher casualty rate than all branches of the United States military during the war. Their courage and heroism reflect a deep commitment to the Nation that we hold in the highest honor and shall never forget.
Beyond their role in national defense, merchant mariners help drive American economic strength. They operate the vessels that transport goods, energy, and raw materials to and from our shores, supporting global trade and connecting United States producers with international markets. Their work supports key industries across the American economy, including shipping, shipbuilding, logistics, and energy.
The United States is a proud maritime nation, and as President, I am bringing a renewed focus to reestablishing our dominance at sea. Last month, I signed an Executive Order on Restoring Americas Maritime Dominance to spur investment in American shipbuilding, eliminate outdated regulations, and expand merchant mariner training and education. These reforms are critical to securing supply chains, protecting key trade routes, and countering growing threats from foreign adversaries.
Today, we celebrate the men and women of the United States Merchant Marine and all those who support our maritime industry. Their dedication upholds our national defense, fuels our economy, and continues a proud tradition that has shaped our Nation since its earliest days.
The Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 20, 1933, has designated May 22 of each year as National Maritime Day, to commemorate the first transoceanic voyage by a steamship, in 1819 by the S.S. Savannah. By this resolution, the Congress has authorized and requested the President to issue annually a proclamation calling for its appropriate observance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim May 22, 2025, as National Maritime Day. I call upon the people of the United States to mark this observance and to display the flag of the United States at their homes and in their communities. I also request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day.
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill has PASSED the House of Representatives without a single Democrat voting to cut taxes, secure the border, or protect taxpayer-funded benefits for Americans who need them. Here are only a few of the policies Democrats just unanimously opposed:
The largest tax cut in history. This means $13,300 more for American families and wage increases up to $11,000 for workers with a double-digit percent decrease to their tax bills plus NO TAX ON TIPS, NO TAX ON OVERTIME, a tax cut on seniors Social Security benefits, an expanded child tax credit, and a tax deduction on American-made vehicles. Americans making between $30,000 and $80,000 per year will see their taxes cut by 15% next year.
Raising wages. American workers will see wage increases of up to $11,600; a typical family with two kids will see take-home pay rise by up to $13,300.
Strong border security. This makes President Trumps border crackdown permanent with the largest investment ever funding AT LEAST one million illegal immigrant deportations per year, thousands of miles of new border wall and barriers, 18,000+ new immigration officials, and pay raises for our great ICE and Border Patrol agents.
Protecting Medicaid for American citizens who need it. This ENDS taxpayer-funded benefits for at least 1.4 million illegal immigrants who are gaming the system and requires able-bodied Americans to work if they receive benefits.
Pay raises for troops. This increases special pay for servicemembers and gives them higher allowances for housing, healthcare, and family assistance.
Ending taxpayer-funded chemical castration and mutilation. It reverses the Biden-era mandate that Medicaid cover so-called gender transition procedures.
Modernizing air traffic control. This will allow President Trump to act where the Biden Administration failed by completely overhauling the systems that keep Americans flying safely and efficiently.
Revolutionizing the nations defense. This funds President Trumps Golden Dome missile defense shield, restocks Americas arsenal, expands our naval fleet, and improves military readiness to meet the needs of a changing world.
Protecting family farmers. The bill prevents the greedy death tax from hitting two million family-owned farms that would otherwise see their exemptions cut in half and cuts taxes on farmers by over $10 billion.
Unleashing American energy dominance. The bill increases onshore and offshore oil and gas leases, spurs job growth, makes energy more affordable, and makes America less dependent on foreign adversaries.
Reversing runaway spending. This delivers $1.6 trillion in mandatory savings the most in U.S. history and the largest deficit reduction in nearly 30 years.
Thing is, opponents have been unable to articulate what it is they find offensive within this bill.
Now the One Big Beautiful Bill process begins all over again as it moves over to the Senate where it will go into committee review.
President Trump attended the MAHA Commission Event where he received the MAHA report assigned to the commission almost 4 months ago. Highlights of what the commission found:
Over 50% of children have at least one chronic health condition.
Since 1970, childhood cancer has increased nearly 50%.
In 1960 less than 5% of children were considered obese. Now it is over 20%.
Decades ago Autism rates were 1 in 10,000. Now it's 1 in 31.
Epidemic of diabetes in pregnancy
Epidemic of mental health issues
60-70% of adults and 20% of children are on at least one prescription drug
Root causes were identified as:
Ultra-processed foods
Over medicating
Over prescribing of pharmaceuticals
Widespread exposure to potentially toxic chemicals
The MAHA commission has recommended the phase-out of 8 artificial food dyes
End conflicts of interest at the FDA
Approve SNAP waiver for states so they can stop taxpayer dollars being used to make children obese [right now SNAP benefits can be used to buy candy, cookies, chips, & sodas]
In the next 80 days the MAHA commission will develop a "roadmap" to transformative public health reforms.
RFKJr calls the MAHA report a call to action for common sense.
End reliance on "conflicted research".
Recognize ultra-processed, nutrient-poor, food contributes to chronic disease.
Excessive electronics "screen time" isolates people leading to anxiety and depression.
Exercise and healthy food should come before prescriptions and surgery.
All calories are NOT equal in nutrition.
Over medicating is dangerous.
We need to celebrate innovations of modern life while also demanding fearless inquiry into ameliorating negative effects of "unsound" medication, agriculture, and environmental practices.
Recognize research funded by an agency with a vested interest in the outcome needs more scrutiny than independent studies.
Agriculture needs to be included as we cannot MAHA without a MAHA-focused agricultural process (i.e., get rid of the toxic chemicals and practices).
Recognize 50% of US children are on Medicaid or CHIP program.
Transform health care from a reactionary system "where doctors are playing whack-a-mole" to a proactive system.
I did notice in the recorded meeting (video below) that VACCINES of any kind were NOT mentioned unless they were intended to be included in the "over medicating" or "over prescribing" categories. Perhaps they are included in medicine or pharmaceutical portion of the report?
There is, perhaps, one aspect of this "food = medicine" paradigm that does NOT bode well. IF you make food=medicine, then that means the FDA gets to decide WHICH foods are no longer available to you. They can "outlaw" beef, chicken, pork, milk, and eggs as well as a lot of the herbs we use to keep ourselves healthy. Remember back when the FDA told Amazon to stop selling N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) which wound up in the courts? They did the same with NMN because the FDA declared:
I guess Politico has lost it's place on the top of the "worst news media" heap because on May 21, 2025, President Trump declared NBC the "worst of the worst" (in conjunction with ABC & CBS) in reporting truth in the news media:
Coming on the heels of President Trump's pronouncement, Karoline Leavitt had the opportunity to "torch" a different NBC reporter during the May 22, 2025 press briefing:
One might wonder what is wrong with these reporters; but we already know: it's TDS! And it seems to be incurable.
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Dangerous, Derogatory, Harmful, Unreliable!
Those are some of the exact words used by Googles censors, aka 'Orwelliancontent police,' in describing many of our controversial stories.Stories later proven to be truthful and light years ahead of the mainstream media. But because we reported those 'inconvenient truths' they're trying to bankrupt ANP.
