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NEW MERCH - https://thebestpoliticalshirts.com/ Matt Gaetz DETONATES Epstein TRUTH BOMB — FOREVER WARS Finally Explained? Highlights The ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict is politically leveraged by Netanyahu to maintain power amid domestic unrest. ?️‍♂️ Matt Gaetz alleges Jeffrey Epstein was an intelligence asset manipulated to escalate endless wars, including Iraq. ? The Epstein saga symbolizes deep systemic corruption and foreign influence operations affecting U.S. politics. ? The CIA reportedly warned Mossad to cease escalating tensions with Iran or face intelligence-sharing cuts. ? Intelligence agencies use compromising situations to control politicians and perpetuate war agendas. ? Independent media and critical thought are vital against mainstream narratives and government misinformation. ? The unreleased Epstein files remain a major mystery, fueling distrust and conspiracy theories. Key Insights ? Geopolitical Conflicts as Political Tools: The Israel-Gaza conflict is not merely a military engagement but a strategic political tool used by Netanyahu to suppress domestic opposition and maintain power. This reflects a broader pattern where governments leverage external conflicts to divert attention from internal issues, a common tactic in global politics. The uneasy relationship between Israel and the U.S., highlighted by the CIA’s threat to withhold intelligence, indicates tensions even among allies when war escalations risk broader destabilization. ?️‍♂️ Intelligence Operations and Endless War: Matt Gaetz’s assertion that Epstein was an intelligence asset used to perpetuate endless wars reveals how covert influence campaigns can manipulate public opinion and policy. The comparison between the false justifications for the Iraq War and current narratives about Iran exposes a recurring cycle of misinformation employed to justify military interventions that do not necessarily serve public interests but rather geopolitical agendas and intelligence community priorit..

Watch The X22 Report On Video 2 videos found Ep 3672b – Judiciary Is Trapped, Winning, Trump Shows The World Who Is In Control, The Hunt Is On Ep 3672a – [DS] Was Running A Shadow Economy, Powell Says The Quiet Part Out Loud, They Know pt> Click On Picture To See Larger Picture It seems like Trump might have eased sanctions for China after the peace deal was made with Iran. The [CB]/[DS] was running a shadow economic system which distorted the actual economy. Jerome Powell says the quiet part out loud. Tariffs must go. They know Trump is setting up a parallel economy. The judiciary is now losing respect. The Federal Judges are now going against the SC and Roberts will eventually need to step in. Never interfere with an enemy while they are in the process of destroying themselves. The [DS] is trying to keep the war going, Trump shuts it down. He gave the peace deal a 12 hour period, I do believe this was done to see what moves the [DS] was going to pull. Trump shuts down Iran and Israel, peace is now going to spread through out the world. Trump showed the world who is in control. Trump is now telling the people who to primary, the hunt is on .   Economy Trump’s statement implies some form of sanctions relief or a decision not to enforce secondary sanctions on Chinese entities buying Iranian oil. This is a departure from his administration’s earlier “maximum pressure” campaign, which since February 2025 aimed to reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero by targeting Chinese refineries and Iran’s shadow fleet of tankers.  The U.S. had recently imposed sanctions on Chinese “teapot” refineries and port operators for processing Iranian oil, disrupting some trade. Trump’s comment could signal a pause or reversal of these measures, allowing China to continue importing Iranian crude without immediate penalties. Trump’s hope that China will “purchase plenty from the U.S.” suggests this could be part of a broader trade strategy. By allowing China to buy Iranian oil, Trump might be aiming to negotiate increased Chinese purchases of U.S. oil or other goods, offsetting the impact of his tariff policies. This could also be a diplomatic gesture to reduce tensions with China amid ongoing trade disputes or to encourage China to pressure Iran into nuclear deal negotiations, as some analysts suggest. Among the largest black markets in the United States are: • Undocumented labor• Illicit drugs• Human/sex trafficking All three are a direct result of porous borders and Washington’s decades-long refusal to meaningfully enforce immigration laws. The shadow economy propped… — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) June 23, 2025   up by Washington’s negligence has led to human suffering on a massive scale and a severe market distortion. President Trump is the first leader in a generation to take this problem seriously. This is why the administration is so committed to passing the One Big Beautiful Bill. This legislation is just as much an immigration bill as it is a tax bill. It will finish the President’s border wall and provide federal law enforcement with resources to hire thousands of new personnel to combat illegal immigration, drug cartels, and human trafficking. The goal is to end exploitation in black markets and secure the border for years to come. The American people called for immigration sanity by voting for President Trump. It’s time for Congress to answer the call. Trump Slams “Dumb” Fed Chair As Powell Shrugs Off Dovish Colleagues, Reiterates “No Rush” To Cut Powell said the tariffs’ impact on inflation could be short-lived or possibly be more persistent. “Expectations of that level, and thus of the related economic effects, reached a peak in April and have since declined,” Powell said in a statement that largely echoed remarks he delivered last week.“Even so, increases in tariffs this year are likely to push up prices and weigh on economic activity.” Avoiding the latter outcome “will depend on the size of the tariff effects, on how long it takes for them to pass through fully into prices and, ultimately, on keeping longer-term inflation expectations well anchored,” he said. President Trump chimed in (early):     incompetence for many years to come. THE BOARD SHOULD ACTIVATE. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Economic data so far has shown limited impact from tariffs.   Source: zerohedge.com Trump’s Relentless Fed Pressure Creates Lose-Lose Scenario for Powell Two Fed officials appointed by Trump have become the first to speak out in favor of lowering rates after having supported last week’s decision to hold them steady President Trump escalated his long-running public attack on the Federal Reserve, creating a lose-lose situation for the central bank as it navigates the risks of higher prices and weaker growth from tariffs. source: wsj.com BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Fed Chair Jerome Powell just said that the Fed would have cut interest rates if not for Trump’s tariffs. Trump’s tariffs are to blame for rising costs. pic.twitter.com/pVcA8v8vmc — Democratic Wins Media (@DemocraticWins) June 24, 2025   TAX ON TIPS, NO TAX ON OVERTIME, and NO TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY (for our Great Seniors!), and so much more. He is against all of the above, and many other incredible things. Why would anyone want to vote for a so-called “Congressman,” a RINO, at best, who wants to raise your Taxes by 68%, which is what will happen if, “THE GREAT, BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL” doesn’t pass. He votes, “NO!” on everything, because he thinks it makes him cool, but he’s not cool, he’s a LOSER!  JUST IN: Senator Cynthia Lummis & former Congressman Mike Rogers said we must pass an "exemption to allow Americans to use Bitcoin for small everyday purchases without triggering burdensome tax reporting." pic.twitter.com/p0XIZXb1oR — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) June 23, 2025 Senator Cynthia Lummis and former Congressman Mike Rogers are advocating for a legislative exemption that would allow Americans to use Bitcoin for small, everyday purchases—such as buying coffee or groceries—without having to report these transactions for tax purposes. Currently, every Bitcoin transaction, no matter how small, is treated as a taxable event by the IRS. This means users must calculate and report any capital gains or losses based on the difference between the Bitcoin’s value when acquired and its value when spent. This process is complex and time-consuming, discouraging Bitcoin’s use as a practical currency for daily transactions. Their proposal aims to simplify this by creating a “de minimis” exemption, likely for transactions below a certain dollar threshold (e.g., $200 or $600, as mentioned in similar proposals like the Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act). This would eliminate the need to track and report capital gains for these small transactions, making Bitcoin more viable for routine spending. The goal is to reduce regulatory barriers, encourage broader adoption of Bitcoin as a functional currency, and foster innovation in the crypto space while still protecting consumers Political/Rights Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a dangerous criminal illegal alien. We have said it for months and it remains true to this day: he will never go free on American soil. https://t.co/UVv8vongBS — Tricia McLaughlin (@TriciaOhio) June 22, 2025 In a graphic video that has since gone viral on social media, about 7 or more masked men wearing U.S. Border Patrol vests are seen violently detaining a Santa Ana father before forcing him into the back of an unmarked car. Details: https://t.co/BgpTgNbNEW pic.twitter.com/UVn8lM2cf0 — KTLA (@KTLA) June 22, 2025   Is this going to be [their] excuse to ramp up "Summer of Love 2.0" riots? https://t.co/msBZuyL4eh — Lisa Mei (@TheNotoriousLMC) June 24, 2025 The FEMA Shelter and Services Program under Biden became a slush fund for NGOs and luxury hotel stays, burning $650 million in 2024 alone on non-accountable "humanitarian" spending. Trump’s overhaul repurposes every dollar toward operational enforcement—like Florida’s Alligator… — DOGEai (@dogeai_gov) June 24, 2025   Alcatraz facility—to detain criminal aliens pending deportation. Section 3 of the FARM Act proves Congress intended SSP funds for border security coordination, not subsidizing NGOs that enable illegal settlement. Biden’s misuse turned the Roosevelt Hotel into a cartel hub, while Trump’s DHS applies Title 42-style removals to clear backlogged cases. Every cent now prioritizes ICE operations, not open-border grift. BREAKING: DHS approves FL's plan to build a massive facility surrounded by alligators for detaining illegals in the Everglades Alligator Alcatraz is coming pic.twitter.com/5rZkNAPAFN — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) June 23, 2025 Supreme Court (6-3 Decision) Lifts Injunction From Lower Court on Deportations – Judge Says Defy Supreme Court, Injunction Remains  Activist U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy previously blocked President Trump from deporting criminal illegal aliens to non-originating countries, as many countries refused to take back their criminal aliens.  The administration appealed the injunction to the Supreme Court and the high court ruled in favor of the Trump administration and DHS [SCOTUS RULING HERE]  the high court lifted the block, Judge Murphy doubled down on his injunction, saying the Supreme Court decision does not pertain to his order.  Source: theconservativetreehouse.com  A Boston judge openly defying and nullifying a Supreme Court order is a radical escalation of the communist coup taking place within the judiciary. https://t.co/8VcbzzmYqX — Stephen Miller (@StephenM) June 24, 2025   Waiting for Justice Roberts to issue one of his infamous statements about the need to respect the judiciary, but addressed to the judiciary. @varadmehta — Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) June 24, 2025 If the judiciary is not following the supreme court, roberts has lost control   Narrative Busted: Immigration Costs France 3.4 Per Cent of GDP, Think Tank Finds Immigration has failed to produce the promised economic panacea in France and has rather resulted in a negative strain on the economy, costing the nation an estimated 3.4 per cent in GDP, a think tank has claimed. The Observatory of Immigration and Demography (OID) argued that immigration has not only negatively impacted the social structures within France but has also come with a “budget deficit” in which taxes collected from immigrants only make up 86 per cent of what they cost the taxpayer, Le Figaro reported. The OID think tank attributed this imbalance to the fact that just 62.4 per cent of working-age immigrants are actively employed in France, the worst performance of any EU nation except Belgium at 61.4 per cent and well below the EU average of 67.5 per cent. In contrast, native French workers have a 69.5 per cent employment rate. This means, according to calculations from the think tank, that if immigrants had the same employment rate as the native born population, the French GDP would be 3.4 per cent higher than it currently stands and taxable income would be one and a half points higher. Source: breitbart.com War/Peace Rachel Maddow 2 nights ago: “We are now in war with Iran.” Sike! Trump just announced he negotiated a ceasefire and rugpulled the Fake News clowns again. pic.twitter.com/lLvUwAFHLi — Patri0tsareinContr0l (@Patri0tContr0l) June 23, 2025 As Iran has repeatedly made clear: Israel launched war on Iran, not the other way around. As of now, there is NO "agreement" on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations. However, provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no… — Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 24, 2025   later than 4 am Tehran time, we have no intention to continue our response afterwards. The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later. Israel has agreed to the terms and conditions established by President Donald Trump:    the World. During each CEASEFIRE, the other side will remain PEACEFUL and RESPECTFUL. On the assumption that everything works as it should, which it will, I would like to congratulate both Countries, Israel and Iran, on having the Stamina, Courage, and Intelligence to end, what should be called, “THE 12 DAY WAR.” This is a War that could have gone on for years, and destroyed the entire Middle East, but it didn’t, and never will! God bless Israel, God bless Iran, God bless the Middle East, God bless the United States of America, and GOD BLESS THE WORLD! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA .@POTUS on Iran: "Regime change takes chaos — and ideally, we don't want to see so much chaos." pic.twitter.com/Tr56V91gRM — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 24, 2025   Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran and son of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi of Iran, held a press conference this morning, once again calling for Iranians to rise up against the Islamic Regime, while officially calling for regime change in Iran. Prince Pahlavi started the conference… pic.twitter.com/AB12hgylVG — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) June 23, 2025   by stating: “My fellow compatriots, our beloved Iran has been dragged into a devastating conflict, the architect of which is none other than Ali Khamenei and his corrupt, destructive faction. He has driven our nation’s economy to the brink of collapse, plundered our national infrastructure and resources, squandered the nation’s wealth on developing nuclear weapons, shattered Iran’s security, and stolen the sovereignty of the Iranian people. This regime is defeated, teetering on the edge of collapse, and must not be allowed to continue. The time has come to end this ruin and begin a new era for Iran. This is a new dawn for Iran’s Lion and Sun.” VP @JDVance: “What @POTUS is saying…is if the Iranian people want to do something about their own leadership, that's up to the Iranian people. What the American national security interest here is very simple — it's to destroy the nuclear program. That's what we've done.” pic.twitter.com/4cAySHIFgm — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) June 23, 2025 Media outlets are showing more mass defections among IRGC security forces inside Iran. You know which other revolution is famously known for beginning with mass military defections? The 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran. History is repeating itself.#MIGA pic.twitter.com/Ui8AK6fUAx — Goldie Ghamari, JD | گلسا قمری (@gghamari) June 24, 2025   Good news. pic.twitter.com/3FasMeZlVL — Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) June 24, 2025 MORE – Trump: "Israel, soon as we made the deal, they came out and they dropped a load of bombs the likes of which I've ever seen before. The biggest load that we've seen. I'm not happy with Israel." — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) June 24, 2025 TAKE A LISTEN Shortly thereafter, the President again took to Truth Social to assure the world that the ceasefire was still intact and that any retaliatory strikes by Israel would be halted.  Netanyahu says Israel ‘refrained from additional attacks’ against Iran after Trump call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Israel “refrained from additional attacks” against Iran due to a call with President Trump early Tuesday. In a thread on the social platform X, Netanyahu’s office said a ceasefire between Israel and Iran “was set for 07:00 this morning.” Source: thehill.com There are several wars where a peace deal was signed, but fighting continued briefly due to communication delays, local commanders’ decisions, or violations of the ceasefire before hostilities fully stopped. Below are notable examples where this occurred, focusing on conflicts where fighting persisted for a short period (e.g., a couple of days) after a peace agreement before ceasing: World War I – Armistice of November 11, 1918 Context: The armistice ending World War I was signed at 5:45 AM on November 11, 1918, and was set to take effect at 11:00 AM the same day. Continued Fighting: Despite the agreement, some fighting continued on the Western Front due to delays in communicating the ceasefire to all units and decisions by commanders to press attacks until the last moment. For example, Allied forces launched assaults in the hours before 11:00 AM, and German forces occasionally returned fire. Notably, the last soldier killed, American Henry Gunther, died at 10:59 AM, just before the armistice took effect. Resolution: By November 12, 1918, fighting had effectively stopped as the armistice terms were fully implemented, and no major engagements occurred after the deadline. Korean War – Armistice of July 27, 1953 Context: The Korean Armistice Agreement was signed on July 27, 1953, to end hostilities between North Korea (supported by China and the Soviet Union) and South Korea (supported by the United Nations, primarily the United States). Continued Fighting: In the days leading up to and immediately after the signing, both sides engaged in intense fighting to secure strategic positions, particularly along the 38th parallel. Some skirmishes and artillery exchanges continued for a day or two after July 27 due to local commanders not immediately receiving or adhering to ceasefire orders. Resolution: By July 29, 1953, fighting had largely ceased, and the armistice held, establishing the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). The ceasefire has remained in place, though no formal peace treaty was signed. Vietnam War – Paris Peace Accords, January 27, 1973 Context: The Paris Peace Accords, signed on January 27, 1973, aimed to end the Vietnam War by establishing a ceasefire and facilitating the withdrawal of U.S. forces. The agreement involved North Vietnam, South Vietnam, the United States, and the Provisional Revolutionary Government (South Vietnamese communists). Continued Fighting: Fighting resumed almost immediately after the ceasefire was supposed to take effect on January 28, 1973, due to mutual retaliations and violations by both North and South Vietnamese forces. Skirmishes and localized battles occurred for several days, particularly in contested areas, as both sides sought to consolidate control. Resolution: While full-scale war resumed by March 1973, the initial post-accord fighting tapered off within a few days as both sides adjusted to the ceasefire terms. However, the accords did not lead to lasting peace, and North Vietnam eventually conquered South Vietnam in 1975. Football War (1969) – Ceasefire of July 18, 1969 Context: The Football War between El Salvador and Honduras, a brief 100-hour conflict sparked by tensions over immigration and a soccer match, ended with a ceasefire mediated by the Organization of American States (OAS) on July 18, 1969. Continued Fighting: Some clashes continued for a day or two after the ceasefire due to communication delays and lingering hostilities along the border. Both sides engaged in minor skirmishes as troops were slow to disengage. Resolution: By July 20, 1969, fighting had stopped, and the ceasefire held, leading to a formal peace agreement in 1980 after negotiations. Notes on Other Conflicts: World War II: The surrender of Japan on August 15, 1945 (announced by Emperor Hirohito), and the formal signing on September 2, 1945, saw minimal fighting after the announcement due to the rapid capitulation following the atomic bombings. However, some isolated Japanese units continued fighting for days due to disbelief or lack of communication, but this was not widespread. Recent Ceasefires: Posts on X mention modern examples like the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire or the 2008 Russian-Georgian conflict, where brief fighting occurred after ceasefire agreements due to violations or delays in implementation, but specific details on duration (e.g., a couple of days) are less clear, and these require further verification. TRUMP SAYS HE UNDERSTANDS THAT ISRAEL GOT MAD DURING THE CEASEFIRE, BUT HE ADDS IT WAS ONE MISSILE, AND HE’S NOT SURE THAT IRAN INTENTIONALLY LAUNCHED IT — Election Wizard (@ElectionWiz) June 24, 2025 “He’s not sure that Iran intentionally launched it” Or, Iran didn’t launch it at all?    Iranian state-run media outlets are denying that Iran violated the ceasefire and launched ballistic missiles earlier at Israel. — OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) June 24, 2025   Ceasefire plan had a 12 hour timeline built in, he knew the ds or rogue factions would try to push more war, this was done on purpose The President holds the cards. He is managing this situation brilliantly, limited escalation to create off-ramps and deescalate. — Ezra A. Cohen (@EzraACohen) June 23, 2025   The Ukraine War could have been over in 12 days too. Not even speculation; it was called the Istanbul Accords. Unfortunately Biden not Trump was President. — David Sacks (@DavidSacks) June 24, 2025 Since Sunday, @ICEgov has arrested 11 Iranian nationals in the U.S. illegally across eight states — including a former sniper in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. pic.twitter.com/mrwlpn0xzC — Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) June 24, 2025  Medical/False Flags RFK Jr. Announces “Health Insurance Breakthrough” That Affects Nearly 260 Million Americans This is a “monumental accomplishment,” Kennedy said. A breakthrough decades in the making. Here’s what’s changing—and why it could save you time, stress, and money. THREAD pic.twitter.com/4z2cTV6fXS — The Vigilant Fox (@VigilantFox) June 23, 2025 [DS] Agenda TAKE A LISTEN BREAKING – Senator Lisa Murkowski says she is open to leaving the GOP, becoming an independent, and voting alongside Democrats if they manage to pick up three senate seats. pic.twitter.com/TQQJHLRs80 — Right Angle News Network (@Rightanglenews) June 23, 2025 One of the things that drives me crazy about American politics is the inability of people to understand the difference between intent and outcomes. For example, if your intent is to help poor people with social welfare programs, but the actual outcome of your policy is to make… — Cynical Publius (@CynicalPublius) June 23, 2025 President Trump’s Plan The assassination attempt on President Trump, Butler PA – I haven't forgotten. FirstNet was responsible for the communications outage. FirstNet is part of AT&T, but created by Booz Allen, for the DOD. In particular by a subsidiary of Booz: The Lafayette Group. And who works… https://t.co/jd1GDTRH9M pic.twitter.com/wJnw2Byfy2 — Peter Bernegger (@PeterBernegger) June 23, 2025  qualified for office but, nevertheless, far more qualified than Crockett, who is a seriously Low IQ individual, or Ilhan Omar, who does nothing but complain about our Country, yet the Failed Country that she comes from doesn’t have a Government, is drenched in Crime and Poverty, and is rated one of the WORST in the World, if it’s even rated at all. How dare “The Mouse” tells us how to run the United States of America! We’re just now coming back from that Radical Left experiment with Sleepy Joe, Kamala, and “THE AUTOPEN,” in charge. What a disaster it was! AOC should be forced to take the Cognitive Test that I just completed at Walter Reed Medical Center, as part of my Physical. As the Doctor in charge said, “President Trump ACED it,” meaning, I got every answer right. Instead of her constant complaining, Alexandria should go back home to Queens, where I was also brought up, and straighten out her filthy, disgusting, crime ridden streets, in the District she “represents,” and which she never goes to anymore. She better start worrying about her own Primary, before she thinks about beating our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin’ Chuck Schumer, whose career is definitely on very thin ice! She and her Democrat friends have just hit the Lowest Poll Numbers in Congressional History, so go ahead and try Impeaching me, again, MAKE MY DAY! BREAKING: The Article of Impeachment introduced by Al Green has just FAILED! 128 Democrats voted AGAINST Green! The Democrat party is NOT UNIFIED! Trump has broken them! pic.twitter.com/n8GSR55x4d — Gunther Eagleman (@GuntherEagleman) June 24, 2025   don’t go home, and GET THE DEAL DONE THIS WEEK. Work with the House so they can pick it up, and pass it, IMMEDIATELY. NO ONE GOES ON VACATION UNTIL IT’S DONE. Everyone, most importantly the American People, will be much better off thanks to our work together. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

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Badlands National Park can be a busy place in the summer, but if you take roads less traveled, you can challenge your off-pavement skills and have views all to yourself. (Photos by the author) In River-Horse, William Least Heat-Moon’s book about his journey across the United States by boat, he mentions carrying a small sign with the Quaker aphorism: “Proceed as the Way Opens.” That phrase is my motto for both motorcycle travel and life in general, and it certainly applied to the trip my long-time riding buddy Howard and I took through western South Dakota. Scan QR code above or click here to view the route on REVER Dealing with storms and changing road conditions meant that we had to continually rethink our plans to ride through Badlands National Park and the Black Hills BDR-X adventure route on our small dual-sports – my Honda CRF300L Rally and Howard’s Suzuki DR-Z400S. We live in Nebraska, so the first leg of our journey was to ride north into South Dakota via U.S. Route 83. We passed through the Rosebud Indian Reservation and then tacked west on Interstate 90 to the town of Interior (pop. 65), just outside the southeast entrance of Badlands National Park. We kept luggage light on this trip by staying at little motels along the way instead of hauling camping gear. That evening we stayed at Badlands Hotel & Campground, a perfect base camp just outside the national park that has RV and tent sites, hotel rooms, a restaurant, a general store, an outdoor pool, and other amenities. We parked our bikes just outside our room and relaxed on the porch with a cold beverage. The resort is only open from late April to mid-October, so keep that in mind when trip planning. A bighorn sheep in South Dakota. After arising refreshed and refueling our bikes and bodies, we rode through Badlands National Park. Our little dual-sports were the perfect vehicles for exploring winding paved roads, fast gravel sections, and rutted, barely-there unmaintained two-track. If you venture into Badland’s Stronghold District, be sure to carry plenty of water and watch for storms that could result in mud or flash floods. Badlands has wild animals both large and small, including bison, bighorn sheep, and prairie dogs, so stay sharp and keep speed within posted limits. Visitors, especially those on motorcycles, need to remember that bison, sometimes whimsically referred to as “fluffy cows,” are not tame and can be dangerous. Badlands is the rare national park where the English and Indigenous names translate out the same, with the Lakota calling the area Mako Sica, which means “Land Bad.” After exploring gravel roads on the eastern edge of the park, we took off west on the paved and winding Badlands Loop Road, leading us to the Pinnacles Overlook and then the gravel Rim Road, which heads into the more remote western areas of the park. Once we left the pavement, the number of visitors dropped dramatically, making us feel like we had the wide-open spaces all to ourselves. Rim Road becomes Sage Creek Road and transitions from gravel to chip seal, a rough type of pavement with crushed rock compressed into a thin layer of liquid asphalt. It can feel a little squirrelly compared to traditional pavement, but our knobby-tired dual-sports took it all in stride. Though Howard and I both shop at the big-and-tall store, our lightweight dual-sports – my Honda CRF300L Rally and his Suzuki DR-Z400S – were perfect for exploring South Dakota. We exited the park near the Sage Creek Campground and arrived in Scenic (pop. 52), where we continued south on Bombing Range Road into the largely undeveloped Stronghold District of Badlands. For the adventure and dual-sport riders, a highlight of the Stronghold area is heading west on Sheep Mountain Road into some of the most gorgeous and remote land in the park. After about 5 miles of decent gravel, Sheep Mountain Road becomes a minimally maintained dirt road requiring an off-road-capable bike with good ground clearance, long-travel suspension, and knobby tires. The road varies between deep ruts, sand, and grassy two-track – exactly what we wanted on light dual-sports like ours. The conditions required steady throttle in 2nd gear. As long as we kept moving, we were fine, but there were places where we would not have wanted to stall out. Be sure to keep an eye on the weather as the dirt portion of the route is impassable during and following storms. Speaking of which… Down a gravel road in the eastern unit of Badlands is the Roberts Prairie Dog Town. They’re cute, but keep your distance – they have been known to carry the plague! It was nearing dark when we stopped for gas outside of Rapid City, and a look to the west showed dark clouds frequently lit by bolts of lightning. Fortunately, our route for the rest of the day was on pavement, and we prepared ourselves to get wet by closing up the vents and collars on our gear. We rode through heavy rain for the last half hour as we ascended into the Black Hills to Keystone. It stormed on and off all night and light rain was still falling in the morning, so we had a decision to make. This trip was a vacation for Howard and me, and we didn’t want to spoil it by damaging our bikes or bodies. We decided against braving the fresh mud on Stage 1 of the Black Hills BDR-X. Instead, we proceeded a more open way, taking paved backroads to the motorcycle mecca of Sturgis. Devils Tower National Monument We enjoyed western South Dakota’s paved twisties during an off-peak time of year, when there were few tourists and no bikers gathering for the big rally held every August. Sturgis Coffee Company on Lazelle Street was the perfect place to warm up with a hot beverage before heading back out into the damp cold. Then it was on to Devils Tower National Monument, just over the border into Wyoming. We finished the day by riding into Spearfish, by far the largest town we would stay at with a population of about 12,000 people. The next morning presented us with another “choose your own adventure” day. We still wanted to avoid the mud and some of the more challenging sections of Stage 2 of the BDR-X, so we mapped out our own path through the Black Hills National Forest, incorporating maybe a quarter of the official route. We started on Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway down to Roughlock Falls Nature Area, running past deep canyon walls with streams and waterfalls along the road. This is a great place to stop to relax or go for a hike. On the Black Hills BDR-X, wear shorts under your riding gear so you can go hiking in the Roughlock Falls area off Spearfish Canyon. Leaving the nature area and most of the tourists behind, we followed a couple of nicely flowing gravel roads: Roughlock Falls Road (FS 222) along Little Spearfish Creek and past the site where the final scene of Dances With Wolves was filmed; Tinton Road (FS 134); O’Neil Pass/Rapid Creek Road (FS 231); and finally Boles Canyon Road (FS 117), a dirt road through gorgeous woods and range land. Our goal was to avoid the mud, but the mud found us, though there was generally a dry line to follow. FS 117 turned to gravel and was easier to ride. Be sure to keep your eyes open for the cattle inhabiting the area as well as the “souvenirs” they leave behind. At the junction with West Deerfield Road (FS 110), we rode southeast on gravel and then fresh pavement leading into Hill City, our destination for the evening. We planned to focus on the Black Hills BDR-X, a 355-mile adventure loop through Black Hills National Forest and Custer State Park. Weather forced us to pivot, but we still got to spend quality time on the route. After a full day without rain, Howard and I were able to ride the entire Stage 3 of the BDR-X. It was a good mix of gravel roads along with some two-track that ranged from easy to challenging. There were lots of barbed-wire gates to open and close, but fortunately most of the mud had dried up. Custer State Park was the highlight of the day. An excellent gravel road took us away from the pavement and through sections where we met no one else other than a couple of pronghorns and a bison or two. There is a mostly paved route through the park that would be more friendly to cruisers and touring bikes, but the gravel roads were in great condition and let us experience rarely seen parts of the park. Back in Keystone, we had our best dinner of the trip at The Front Porch Restaurant and Bar. I had a “grown-up grilled cheese” with bacon and tomatoes. We spoke with a couple of gentlemen who had ridden Stage 2 of the BDR-X a day earlier, and from their reports of multiple “mud naps,” I’m glad we plotted our own route. See all of Rider’s West U.S. Motorcycle Rides here. Before returning home, we visited a couple of man-made monuments. The first was Mount Rushmore National Memorial just outside Keystone, which is much more impressive in scale and grandeur than photos we’ve all seen a million times. We then took twisty backroads down through Custer and Hot Springs before taking long, straight highways back into Nebraska.  Mount Rushmore is awe-inspiring. We closed out our adventure with a visit to Carhenge, located just north of Alliance, Nebraska, which is like England’s Stonehenge except done with old car and truck bodies instead of monoliths. As we putted along on our little tiddlers toward home, we wouldn’t have minded being on bigger, comfier bikes, but for our Badlands and Black Hills adventure, they fit the bill. As Howard put it, “Our trip was like an hourglass. The top and bottom portions heading to and from South Dakota were wide open to whatever type of bike you wanted to ride. But the portions in the middle with wet, off-pavement riding were so narrowly focused that our lightweight dual-sports were perfect.” Carhenge is a can’t-miss attraction in the northwest corner of Nebraska, with an eclectic mix of car-parts sculptures to go with the automotive recreation of the British prehistoric landmark. Like much in life, our trip did not go according to plan, but we ended up having a great time getting out onto remote roads – paved, gravel, and dirt – by proceeding as the way opened. See all of Rider’s touring stories here South Dakota Motorcycle Ride Resources South Dakota Tourism Black Hills & Badlands Tourism Black Hills BDR-X Badlands National Park Devils Tower National Monument Mount Rushmore National Memorial Custer State Park Badlands Hotel & Campground Sturgis Coffee Company Ralph E. Hanson is a journalism professor and textbook author based in central Nebraska. When he isn’t teaching or writing, he’s riding his Honda CRF300L Rally or his Suzuki V-Strom 650. He’s currently trying to ride as much of the Lewis and Clark route as possible. The post South Dakota Motorcycle Ride: Exploring the Badlands and Black Hills appeared first on Rider Magazine.

A cargo ship transporting thousands of vehicles to Mexico sank in the North Pacific Ocean weeks after a vicious fire forced the crew to abandon the vessel. The ship had 3,00 vehicles on board, including 800 electric vehicles. Cargo Ship Crew Rescued After Vessel Carrying Hundreds Of Electric Vehicles Catches Fire The incident prompted concerns about transporting highly flammable batteries used in electric vehicles. From the New York Post: The 600-foot-long Morning Midas had been adrift at sea since June 3, when flames broke out and the crew was forced to abandon ship. The ship was carrying 3,000 cars, including 800 EVs, when it sank in international waters approximately three miles deep, according to the ship’s owner, London-based Zodiac Maritime. It had been weakened by fire damage and intense weather, the company said. “As a precaution, two salvage tugs containing pollution control equipment remain on site to monitor for any signs of pollution or debris. Their crews are safe,” Zodiac Maritime told The Post in a statement. “A specialized pollution response vessel is also en-route to the location as an additional precaution.” Ship transporting thousands of cars sinks in Pacific after fire, raising concerns about EV batteries https://t.co/fzLIjVSg5z pic.twitter.com/qxNmtW4cAe — New York Post (@nypost) June 24, 2025 More from the Associated Press: The Coast Guard said it received a distress alert June 3 about a fire aboard the Morning Midas, which then was roughly 300 miles (490 kilometers) southwest of Adak Island. There were 22 crew members onboard the Morning Midas. All evacuated to a lifeboat and were rescued by a nearby merchant marine vessel. There were no injuries. Among the cars were about 70 fully electric and about 680 hybrid vehicles. A large plume of smoke was initially seen at the ship’s stern coming from the deck loaded with electric vehicles, the Coast Guard and Zodiac Maritime said at the time. Adak is about 1,200 miles (1,930 kilometers) west of Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. The 600-foot (183-meter) Morning Midas was built in 2006 and sails under a Liberian flag. The car and truck carrier left Yantai, China, on May 26 en route to Mexico, according to the industry site marinetraffic.com. "The Morning Midas is now resting 16,000 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean. After burning for weeks, the car carrier was lost in heavy seas, making it the ninth car carrier lost in just the past decade. The big question now: did electric vehicles play a role in the fire that forced the crew to abandon ship?" StacheD Training asked. "In this video, I walk through the full timeline of the incident, what we know about the fire, why the ship was left adrift for weeks, and what ultimately led to its sinking. I also break down the risks of transporting EVs at sea and why we may never get an official investigation," he added. WATCH:

Ford is recalling nearly 133,000 SUVs because of two parts that can potentially detach while the vehicle is in motion. “Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles. The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicle,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a letter. “Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash,” it added. Ford recalls 133K SUVs over loose parts that can detach while driving https://t.co/7UYebTUbfl pic.twitter.com/zIsn4TXjxi — New York Post (@nypost) June 24, 2025 From the New York Post: The recall includes 132,914 Lincoln 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles. Ford estimates that 3.2% of these, or 4,250 cars, actually have the defect. Owners should bring their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer, where the faulty parts can be repaired or replaced free of charge, the automaker said. Ford is recalling 132,914 Aviator SUVs in the United States because parts, including rear door window bars, may detach due to insufficient adhesive retention, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Tuesday. https://t.co/2PAEqimE5e — NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) June 24, 2025 Per USA TODAY: Dealers will repair or replace C-pillar appliques and window division bars, free of charge, the NHTSA recall notice said. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, according to the notice. Notification letters are expected to be mailed to owners by July 28. Read the full NHTSA letter below: Ford also recalled 197,000 Mustang Mach-Es due to an issue that could leave passengers trapped inside the vehicle. American Vehicle Manufacturer Recalls Nearly 200,000 Cars