A group of Republican lawmakers is demanding a federal investigation into the U.S. consulting firm McKinsey over its work with the Chinese government and state-owned enterprises, even as the company reportedly is revamping its China business to reduce risks. A letter — signed by Rep. John Moolenaar of Michigan, Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa — asks the Justice Department to investigate whether McKinsey’s $480 million contracts with the Defense Department comply with...

by Nick Gilbertson, Breitbart: Former president Donald Trump has surged since September and now leads Vice President Kamala Harris 50 percent to 48 percent nationally, according to a Fox News poll. The survey, published Wednesday, finds that Trump has taken the lead on Harris among likely voters and registered voters after trailing her in Fox […]

from Sputnik News: Though Joe Biden’s presidential term is nearing its end, he can still “make major decisions that can never be overturned” while still in the office, says Professor Joe Siracusa, political scientist and dean of Global Futures at Curtin University. “For example, in the next four months and here we’re talking about January […]

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According to The Post Millennial, some Trump supporters in Pennsylvania have received threatening letters sent through the U.S. Postal Service. “Anonymous letters threatening violence mailed to Trump supporters in Pennsylvania,” the outlet wrote. EXCLUSIVE: Anonymous letters threatening violence mailed to Trump supporters in Pennsylvaniahttps://t.co/xlnKYomrN7 — The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) October 18, 2024 The letters included a fake Trump campaign letterhead. From The Post Millennial: The printed letters begin with the salutation “Dear Neighbor” before briefly mentioning reasons not to vote for Donald Trump and JD Vance but then dive headlong into outright threats. The writer claims, “We know where you live, you are in the data base,” “there is no knowing what may happen,” and “your family may be impacted, your cat may get shot.” The letter initially claims to be “a quick note of thanks for being engaged in the election and for your participation in the process,” then claims to be “writing with a concern about the level of political violence in the country during this election year as well as the threats to our democracy and freedoms.” It asks the reader to “take a close look at the truth, facts and the future for a better America where we can all live in harmony together.” “By supporting him you are declaring your public support for a disregard of the law, civil discourse and unity. You are indicating your hatred for minorities, immigrants, foreigners, women, education, the rights of your fellow citizens, the rights of women to make decisions over their own healthcare needs. Oh and yes a hatred for Taylor Swift, who has contributed nothing but joy to the world,” the letter read. “However this is a reminder that your visible support comes with a price and at a cost. There will be consequences,” it continued. “Should your candidate win, the consequences will be staggering. The country will continue to be divided, the economy will falter and a recession will be accelerated, the deficit ballooned. The majority will live under the rule of a minority. Government will be in my business, the business of my family, the deficit will grow. The rich will get richer and judging by your house you don’t qualify for rich, as much as you think you may. But more importantly we know where you live, you are in the data base. In the dead of a cold winters night, this year, or next and beyond, there is no knowing what will happen. Your property, your family may be impacted, your cat may get shot. And more,” it added. “Spend some time with your rabbi or pastor or what ever religion you follow and dig into the meaning of morality and reconcile the hate with your maker. Face the truth and understand the facts. Stop being lazy. Question your commitment to a cult. He is the biggest threat to the country and does not understand the idea of America as defined George Washington by the founding fathers,” it continued. The end of the letter contained the most threatening statements, saying “your vote for this guy is seen as treading on my rights.” “You tread on me at your peril, m*****f*****,” it read. “We look forward to visiting in the future,” it concluded. ALARMING: Trump Supporters in Pennsylvania Targeted with Threatening Letters from the Radical Left — “Your Visible Support Comes with a Price” https://t.co/2U6XWqP9NZ pic.twitter.com/o1gaaLqwex — The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) October 18, 2024 “One of those who said she received the letter is Janet, from Penn Valley, who preferred not to use her last name. She has Trump signs in her yard and that she had filed a police report with the Lower Merion Police,” The Post Millennial reports. Janet told the outlet police said another homeowner received the same letter. The Post Millennial also reported that a local in contact with Trump supporters said additional households received the same letter. Trump supporters in PA are getting threatening letters not to vote for Trump. “We know where you live, you are in the data base," "there is no knowing what may happen," and "your family may be impacted, your cat may get shot." pic.twitter.com/elZUq5um9k — Insurrection Barbie (@DefiyantlyFree) October 18, 2024 Review the full letter shared by The Post Millennial: (Credit: The Post Millennial)

A near mid-air collision between an American Airlines 737 and a Cessna 182 has prompted a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigation. According to CBS News, the American flight was on approach from Chicago to land in Austin, Texas, where it came within 350 feet of the Cessna. An American Airlines 737 and a Cessna 182 came within about 350 feet of each other in mid-air near the airport in Austin, Texas. https://t.co/7VZgdGTItl — CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) October 18, 2024 “Did you ever see him the second time around?” an air traffic controller asked the pilots of the American flight, according to CBS News. “We saw him when he flashed us and flew right into us,” one of the pilots reportedly said. WATCH: The crew of an American Airlines 737 responded to a TCAS alert after a Cessna 182 turned directly into the American flight’s approach path to Austin on 16 Oct. The two aircraft were only separated by 400 feet as the 737 passed almost directly over the Cessna. Watch and listen: pic.twitter.com/w1NMRvyJFo — Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) October 18, 2024 Per CBS News: The American flight was on approach from Chicago to land with 122 passengers and 6 crew on board when the two planes nearly crossed paths around 10:45 am local time. Flightradar24.com preliminary data puts the American flight about 350 feet above the Cessna 182 with them separated by less than 800 feet horizontally. “If you want to declare a near miss let us know,” the controller told the pilots. The FAA tells CBS News the Cessna “unexpectedly entered the flight path of American Airlines Flight 2587” prompting an alert in the Boeing cockpit and the pilots to take evasive action. According to air traffic control audio posted by liveatc.net, the pilots of the American flight said they were responding to an “RA” or Resolution Advisory signal from the plane’s Traffic Collision Avoidance System known as TCAS. A TCAS warning is among the last lines of defense to avoid a mid-air collision. Pilots are encouraged to respond to an RA within five seconds. NEW: The FAA is investigating a near-collision in midair between an American Airlines flight and a private plane near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas.@flightradar24 says the Boeing 737 passed only 400' over the Cessna 182 as both planes were nose-to-nose. pic.twitter.com/ibQ9mZNrff — Pete Muntean (@petemuntean) October 18, 2024 “The Cessna, registration N738PG, ultimately landed about 65 miles south of Austin’s airport in Gonzales, Texas,” View From The Wing noted. The two aircraft came within approximately 400 feet of each other.https://t.co/DsJCYtmVgX — AirlineGeeks (@AirlineGeeks) October 18, 2024 Per View From The Wing: The Cessna, registered to an individual in Acadia, Louisiana, wasn’t on the approach frequency. They were probably flying at low altitude to avoid instrument meteorological conditions, continuing flying with visual. It appears from their flight history that they were largely just doing touch and go’s over several days. That plane took the unexpected turn, wasn’t communicating, and air traffic control cleared that 737 knowing the Cessna was out there and that the 737 had lost visual with it. Most of the blame here is on the private pilot, but it doesn’t look like ATC distinguished themselves either. The win here is automation, the TCAS alert that flagged proximity and triggered the pilot and controller to reroute.