The Department of War announced on October 22, 2025, a revamped Pentagon press corps, adding over 60 journalists from conservative-leaning media after traditional media organizations including The New York Times, CNN, and The Washington Post surrendered credentials in protest against a new access policy. The policy, introduced in early October by Secretary Pete Hegseth, requires […] The post The Press Corps Didn’t Agree to the Rules So There’s a New One appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Far-left Cardinal Cupich says the Catholic Church stands with migrants [illegal aliens]. In the speech below, he says, as our “shepherd” and fellow “pilgrim,” he portrays the migrants as loving mothers and children, ignoring Tren de Aragua, MS-13, terrorists, radical Islamists, deadbeats. They broke our laws. That alone is enough to send them home. I […] The post Cardinal Cupich Says the Church Stands with Migrants [Illegal Aliens] appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The United States placed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies on Wednesday after plans for an expected meeting between presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin fell through. The sanctions, the first the Trump administration has leveled against Russia since taking over the White House in January, are a signal that the president has run short on patience with Moscow. Trump has called for the battle lines to be frozen in Ukraine and for the two sides to meet for peace talks. The sanctions target Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil and dozens of their subsidiaries, but will likely have little direct impact on the money that flows into Russia’s treasury from its substantial energy industry. While the United States did billions of dollars worth of trade with Russia last year, the majority of that was for fertilizer, precious metals, uranium, and plutonium. The sanctions package is a signal to other countries purchasing Russian oil and natural gas that the Trump administration may soon crack down on buyers, as well. “[E]ngaging in certain transactions involving the persons designated today may risk the imposition of secondary sanctions on participating foreign financial institutions,” the announcement from the Treasury Department states. “[The Treasury] can prohibit or impose strict conditions on opening or maintaining, in the United States, a correspondent account or a payable-through account of a foreign financial institution that knowingly conducts or facilitates any significant transaction on behalf of a person who is designated pursuant to the relevant authority.” China remains one of Moscow’s largest buyers for energy, though India, another major purchaser of Russian oil, has already promised to cut back its reliance on Russian energy. The European Union joined the United States with a sanctions package targeting Russian energy, as well, including Rosneft. The E.U. sanctions package may bring more direct pain to Moscow’s coffers because of the increased reliance of Europe on Russian oil and natural gas exports. “Appreciated this evening’s call with [Bessent] and the Treasury decision to sanction major Russian oil companies in the face of Russia’s lack of commitment to the peace process,” said E.U. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a post on X. “With the imminent adoption of the EU’s 19th package, this is a clear signal from both sides of the Atlantic that we will keep up collective pressure on the aggressor.” The United Kingdom approved a similar sanctions package on Russian energy last week in what has become a wave of financial penalties targeting Russia’s most important export industry.

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A kitten was handed to a young passerby on the street. Later, he met a cat buddy he never knew he needed. DobbyTheStrayCatClubA tiny tabby kitten was unexpectedly handed to a 16-year-old passerby who couldn't just turn him away.The only information given was that the kitten was eight weeks old and the "unwanted runt" of his litter. Unable to keep the kitten because of their dog, the young person's family reached out to a friend who knew about The Stray Cat Club.Their friend swiftly arrived, gently bundled the kitten in her coat, and rushed him to a volunteer's home where he could finally be safe. He was wrapped in a coat and brought to a volunteer's homeTheStrayCatClubThe kitten was fragile, severely underweight, and clearly hadn't received the care he needed. But despite his rough start, he was full of affection and seemed grateful to have someone looking after him.That first night, he curled up in a warm, cozy bed with a full belly and drifted off to sleep, feeling secure. Dobby was very underweight when he arrivedTheStrayCatClubThe kitten, now named Dobby, adjusted quickly to life in foster care. With nurturing meals and attentive care, he began to gain weight and strength.He loved gazing up at his foster carer with his big, expressive eyes, always ready to soak up affection. As his energy returned, so did his playful spirit. Soon, he was darting around the room, getting into typical kitten mischief. He nestled on his carer's lap, purring contentedlyTheStrayCatClubWith his health restored, Dobby blossomed into a lively, curious kitten. But something was still missing. "Dobby came into our care underweight and struggling. Although he was thriving with us, it was clear he wanted more," The Stray Cat Club shared.As fate would have it, another kitten was looking for the same thing. TheStrayCatClubMacaroni, a sweet orange-and-white kitten, had always been the smallest of his litter. While his siblings moved on to solid food, he clung to his mom a little longer, needing extra time to grow. "Once his littermates were adopted, he struggled being on his own."That's when the team decided to bring Dobby and Macaroni together. MacaroniTheStrayCatClub"From the moment Dobby and Macaroni met, everything changed."Their connection was instant, like recognizing a kindred spirit. They approached each other with curiosity, then burst into play as if they'd always been littermates. Both had started life as the runts of their litters and had fought their own battles to survive. They became instant friendsTheStrayCatClub"They eat, play, and nap together—exactly what young cats need to build confidence and learn those essential social skills that only another kitten can teach."Every morning, they march to breakfast side by side, eating in sync. Playtime is a whirlwind of zoomies, wrestling matches, and chasing games, until they finally collapse into a warm, purring heap. They do everything together, like two peas in a podTheStrayCatClubDobby absolutely adores his "brother from another mother." He showers Macaroni with love nips, snuggles, and paw hugs. In return, Macaroni thrives on the constant companionship, eager to explore his world with his best friend."Watching Dobby and Macaroni grow together is the sweetest reminder of why we love seeing bonded kittens find homes in pairs." Best of friendsTheStrayCatClubDobby has come a long way, from being handed to a stranger on the street to thriving in foster care with the best friend he never knew he needed. TheStrayCatClubShare this story with your friends. More on Dobby, Macaroni, and The Stray Cat Club on Instagram and Facebook.Related story: Cat Shows Joy for the First Time When He Experiences Kindness After Years of Hard Knock Life

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