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Trump’s voyage to Gulf States to strengthen U.S. economic, diplomatic ties

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All Things Trump / Articles / Government / Politics & Policy / White House / World Trump’s voyage to Gulf States to strengthen U.S. economic, diplomatic ties Trump’s Gulf States diplomatic travel may have far-reaching and enduring mutual economic benefits between the region and the U.S., and maybe even some semblance of peace. By: This week, President Donald Trump will visit Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates in a trip aimed at fortifying ties and broadening economic cooperation and investments in the region. Building on relationships forged during his first term through the historic Abraham Accords, the trip will focus mostly on economic deals between the U.S. and its Middle East partners, with diplomatic relations as a secondary goal. Billed by regional news publications as “high stakes,” the Gulf States summit will begin on May 13 in Riyadh, followed by meetings in Doha with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim al-Thani. On May 15, Trump will travel to Abu Dhabi and meet the UAE’s President Mohammed Bin Zayed (MBZ). Possible gift of a new Air Force One to the United States Prior to the trip on Friday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked if this trip could lead to Trump personally profiting from business deals made on the trip. “I think it’s frankly ridiculous that anyone in this room would even suggest that President Trump is doing anything for his own benefit. He left a life of luxury and a life of running a very successful real estate empire for public service, not just once but twice,” she responded. Referencing repeatedly substantiated reporting that former President Joe Biden and his family monetized the Biden family name, she told the reporter, “I don’t remember these types of questions being asked of my predecessor about a career politician who was clearly profiting off of this office. That is not what President Trump does, and this White House holds ourselves to the highest of ethical standards.” Nonetheless, the Associated Press and ABC News published stories on Sunday that called into question the propriety — or legality — of a planned gift from the ruling family of Qatar, specifically, a luxury-configured Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet.  The plane would be transferred to the United States Air Force — not to Trump — and the USAF would modify the 13-year-old aircraft to meet the required specifications for presidential aircraft. ABC cited unnamed sources saying that a government legal analysis concluded that it is legal for the Department of Defense to accept the aircraft as a gift and later turn it over to the Trump library, and The New York Times noted that the two current Air Force Ones are more than 30 years old and need frequent servicing, sometimes taking months. Calling the gift-giving entirely into question, Ali Al-Ansari, a spokesman for the Qatari government, said that reports of the plane being offered “during the upcoming visit of President Trump are inaccurate.” Saudi policies a high hurdle to jump The talks with Saudi leaders will cross delicate terrain as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the country’s de facto leader, has stated his nation won’t normalize relations with Israel until Palestinian statehood has been established and a cessation of the war in Gaza is achieved. Those two requirements are not likely to occur anytime soon. According to The Times of Israel, several Arab newspapers reported that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will attend Trump’s meeting with bin Salman this Tuesday. The outlet also said that, according to a UK-based Arabic newspaper, the initiative came from the Saudi crown prince and was accepted by the President. Bin Salman was widely accused of ordering the 2018 murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi dissident and Washington Post journalist. The Biden administration determined in 2022 that bin Salman should be granted immunity in a case brought against him by Khashoggi’s wife, and the case was dismissed that year. Trump will be joined by a large delegation to provide support during the pivotal talks, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who will reportedly fly to the region separately from Trump, to participate in meetings. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is also expected to join the delegation. A large portion of senior staff at the White House, including Trump’s Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and a slate of deputy chiefs, will also be accompanying the president to the Middle East. Destination: Deal-making Business deals involving industries such as oil, plastics, and organic chemicals will be the centerpiece of the trip. Deputy White House Press Secretary Kush Desai told the Just The News, No Noise television show, “I think presidents go over to visit our key allies in the Middle East, and expanding economic ties is definitely a very big part of that. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, these are some of our major economic and political allies in the region.” Highlighting progress that could be made on previous developments, Desaid said, “I think we’ll see an expansion of investments. The Saudis have already committed to investing hundreds of billions of dollars under this President. I think the Emirates have as well. So I think we’re going to see a deepening of ties, not just in the economic sense, but also in the political and foreign policy sense, as we try to bring back the historic peace that the Middle East saw under President Trump’s first term.” Trump is not planning to visit Israel on this trip. If you want to read more of the latest by Amanda Head or the team of world class journalists at Just The News, feel free to read more by visiting JustTheNews.com today. TOP STORIES Trump’s voyage to Gulf States to strengthen U.S. economic, diplomatic ties Trump signals no slowdown on 100th day, lays out ambitious agenda for trade, tax cuts and Mars Federal workers are waging a resistance against Trump agenda. It’s captured in videos and polling In sudden shift, Democrats take lead in generic election ballot as voters fret about finances Halfway down

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Pope Leo XIV: The American Revolution that just hit the Vatican

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On this episode of the podcast, Dr. Chad Pecknold, Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at the Catholic University of America, joined host Amanda Head to unpack the historic election of Pope Leo XIV — the first American pontiff. Dr. Pecknold reflects on the swift conclave, shaped by strong pre-existing relationships among cardinals, and explores the singificance behind the Pope’s traditional name choice, signaling a departure from the Francis era. Furthermore, this conversation broadens to examine the rising influence of African Catholicism and the growing conservative momentum among younger believers. Dr. Pecknold encourages Christians to live out their faith boldly in the public square. You can follow Amanda Head, this podcast and Dr. Chad Pecknold on X by searching for these handles: @AmandaHead / @FurthermorePod / @CCPecknold Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Dr. Chad Pecknold Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at the Catholic University of America Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright © Add Your Heading Text Here

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Emmy Award-winning Actress accuses FBI of framing her husband in botched China case, calls for Trump pardon

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On this episode of the podcast, Emmy Award-winning Actress Martha Byrne joins host Amanda Head to share the harrowing story of her husband, Mike McMahon — a retired NYPD Officer and private investigator who she says was wrongfully convicted in a case marred by FBI misconduct and political pressure. Byrne details how the FBI built its case on flimsy evidence, including a search warrant tied to a single email and how key exculpatory evidence was allegedly suppressed. She goes on to expose the overlooked role of Chinese agents in the case and accused the Department of Justice (DOJ) of failing to protect her family. Furthermore, Byrne speaks candidly about the emotional toll, the broader implications for justice in America, and her hope for pardon from President Donald Trump. You can follow Martha on X: @MarthaByrne10 and buy her forthcoming book, “In The Interest of Justice” which will be on bookshelves and online on June 5, 2025. Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Martha Byrne Emmy Award-winning Actress & Author Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

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NIH closes labs accused of killing thousands of dogs, White Coat Waste Project takes well-deserved victory lap

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On this episode of the podcast, Justin Goodman, Senior Vice President for Advocacy and Public Policy at White Coat Waste Project (WCW) discussed his organization’s efforts to end animal testing, particularly at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Since 2016, WCW have exposed and fought against cruel experiments, including the NIH’s septic shock experiments on Beagles, which killed over 2,100 dogs over 40 years. Goodman highlighted the bipartisan support from lawmakers like Senators Rand Paul and Joni Ernst, and the significant progress made under the Trump Administration. He criticized PETA for not contributing significantly to these efforts and emphasized the need for continued advocacy to end federal funding for animal testing. You can learn more or donate to White Coat Waste Project by visiting their website: WhiteCoatWaste.org. You can also follow Justin Goodman on X: @JustinRGoodman. Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

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U.S.-India on brink of an historic trade pact that could redefine global commerce, Arun Agarwal discusses

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On this episode of the podcast, Arun Agarwal, CEO of Nextt and Chairman of the Texas Economic Development Corporation explores the rapidly growing economic relationship between the United States and India. Agarwal discusses India’s ambitious goal to more than double bilateral trade with the United States from $190B to $500B by 2030, largely fueled by its youthful population and expanding export capabilities. The Texas Economic Development Chairman highlights India’s rising prominence in pharmaceuticals and textiles as global supply chains shift away from China. Furthermore, Agarwal introduces the National Cricket League USA, a bold new effort to bring the game of cricket into the American sports mainstream. You can learn more about NEXTT by visiting nextt.com or you can follow him on X (formerly Twitter): @ArunAtNextt. Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Arun Agarwal CEO of NEXTT & Chairman of the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

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Trump signals no slowdown on 100th day, lays out ambitious agenda for trade, tax cuts and Mars

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All Things Trump / America / Articles / Government / Politics & Policy / White House Trump signals no slowdown on 100th day, lays out ambitious agenda for trade, tax cuts and Mars Trump used the first rally of his second presidency to promise battleground state voters in Michigan a brighter future: “You haven’t even seen anything yet!” By: President Donald Trump used the first rally of his second term to assure voters in battleground Michigan the dizzying pace of his first 100 days in office will persist in the next phase of his presidency as he presses to get Americans on Mars, cut taxes and spending in Washington and turn tariffs into trade deals lucrative for everyday workers. “We’ve just gotten started. You haven’t even seen anything yet. It’s all just kicking off,” Trump told an adoring, packed crowd at Macomb Community College in Warren, Mich., nearly six months after sweeping Michigan and the other battleground states en route to winning the 2024 election. “Instead of putting China first, I’m putting Michigan first, and I’m putting America first,” he added. “We’ve just gotten started. You haven’t even seen anything yet. It’s all just kicking off,” Trump told an adoring, packed crowd at Macomb Community College in Warren, Mich., nearly six months after sweeping Michigan and the other battleground states en route to winning the 2024 election. “Instead of putting China first, I’m putting Michigan first, and I’m putting America first,” he added. The 47th president used the speech commemorating his 100th day in office to catalog all the promises he accomplished during that period on inflation to the border and to set the stage for a more ambitious agenda in the weeks and months ahead. adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. On one of the most pressing issues in middle America, Trump said he was confident his new tariffs would yield major trade deals with nations from India to Israel now negotiating with his White House. Those deals, he said, will create prosperity, a manufacturing renaissance and better-paying jobs. “They are coming from all over the world. They are coming up, and they are opening plants, and they are talking to us all day and all night. They want to come here,” he said of foreign companies, which have already announced trillions in new investments since Trump won in November. Trump also leaned into cultural issues, reminding the crowd he had just announced that the federal Columbus Day holiday will no longer be celebrated as anything else, like Indigenous Peoples Day. “You Italians are going to love me because just yesterday I brought back Columbus Day in America, especially for Italian-Americans who were so badly treated by its removal,” he said. Trump returned to an issue he first flashed on the campaign trail in conjunction with Elon Musk’s inventive moxie: space exploration. “One day soon, American astronauts will plant the flag on the planet Mars,” he told the crowd. For such an ambitious priority, it would typically be associated with a longer timeline. However, he assured the crowd that “it’s going to happen very soon.” He also assured the crowd that their Medicare and Social Security benefits would be untouched by his administration. “We will always protect Medicare and Social Security for our great seniors with no cuts, and we will defend Medicaid for those great people that are in need.” With respect to the work DOGE has done to root out waste, fraud and abuse in government, Trump said: “The only thing we’re going to cut is the corruption and the crooks.” During the campaign, Trump repeatedly emphasized the economic crisis many Americans were feeling, at the kitchen table, at the gas pump, buying new homes and cars and other expenditures. As he traversed the nation in the months leading up to the campaign, a number of novel ideas morphed into campaign promises, some of which were commandeered by Kamala Harris, like “no tax on tips.” He promised Tuesday night to deliver on all of those, many when Congress passes a sweeping continuing budget resolution in the next few months. “In the coming weeks and months, we will pass the largest tax cuts in American History—and that will include No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Social Security, and No Tax on Overtime. It’s called the one big beautiful bill,” he said. Michigan, and the town of Warren specifically, like many of the Rust Belt states, felt the effects of former President Joe Biden‘s economy intensely. Sitting less than 20 miles north of Detroit’s city center, Trump told the crowd, “After decades of politicians who destroyed Detroit to build up Beijing, you finally have a champion for workers in the White House and instead of putting China first, I’m putting Michigan first, and I’m putting America first.” At one point during Trump’s speech, the crowd erupted into chants of “Three! Three! Three,” seemingly indicating a desire to see a third term from the 45th and 47th president. If you want to read more of the latest by Amanda Head or the team of world class journalists at Just The News, feel free to read or subscribe by visiting JustTheNews.com today. TOP STORIES Trump signals no slowdown on 100th day, lays out ambitious agenda for trade, tax cuts and Mars Federal workers are waging a resistance against Trump agenda. It’s captured in videos and polling In sudden shift, Democrats take lead in generic election ballot as voters fret about finances Halfway down in unrelated story, NYT admits Russia collusion was bogus Trump physical results released, he ‘remains in excellent health,’ doctor says LATEST EPISODES Steve Hilton vows to save California as governor, plan targets housing crisis, gas prices, fleeing small businesses Rep. Huizenga says Trump’s directness brings ‘clarity’ to diplomacy, teases US Senate run to expand majority Rep. Andy Biggs targets judicial bias & country singer John Rich sounds alarm on child exploitation crisis Sexually explicit books in schools & food dyes are

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Steve Hilton vows to save California as governor, plan targets housing crisis, gas prices, fleeing small businesses

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On this episode of the podcast, former Fox News Host and Republican Candidate for Governor of California Steve Hilton lays out his bold vision to reverse the state’s decline. He shares common-sense policy proposals to tackle California’s most pressing issues, including skyrocketing housing and gas prices, the outflow of industries like Hollywood, and burdensome regulations. Hilton explains how he plans to boost oil and gas production through executive action, appoint pragmatic leaders to key regulatory boards, and expand water shortage to support Central Valley agriculture. You can donate to Steve’s gubernatorial campaign or learn more about him by visiting his website: SteveHiltonForGovernor.com. You can also follow him or his campaign on X (formerly Twitter): @TeamSteveHilton or @SteveHiltonX. Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Steve Hilton Former Fox News Host & 2026 California Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

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Federal workers are waging a resistance against Trump agenda. It’s captured in videos and polling

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Articles / Federal Agencies / Government / White House Federal workers are waging a resistance against Trump agenda. It’s captured in videos and polling Recent investigations and a new report reveal a portion of the federal workforce, whose income is paid by tax revenue, are openly resisting President Donald Trump’s efforts to rein in illegal immigration, reform the eduction system and other agenda items supported by his voters. By: Yes America, there are federal bureaucrats paid by your tax dollars who are openly thwarting President Donald Trump’s agenda. The proof is captured in both video footage and an explosive new survey that confirms Democrat-leaning government executives believe they are part of “The Resistance.” The Napolitan Institute survey conducted by pollster Scott Rasmussen and released last week found that just 16% of government managers who voted for Kamala Harris last November would follow a legal order from Trump if they disagreed with it. And 76% of federal government managers who voted for Harris declared they will resist the Trump administration. The findings were so stark that the Napolitan Institute’s Rasmussen concluded  “the Administrative State is not composed of thoughtful, nonpartisan experts who are making neutral decisions for voters.” “The deep partisan divide within the federal bureaucracy and the shifting public opinion present significant challenges for the current administration,” Rasmussen said. You can read his full report entitled “The Resistance: The First 100 Days” here. The Resistance The First 100 Days.pdf The undercover investigative reporting outlet Project Veritas has released a series of videos showing what the resistance looks and sounds like in federal workers’ own words. On April 1, Project Veritas posted videos of employees from both NASA and the State Department who openly admitted on undercover videos to defying Trump’s orders on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Trump, who signed a series of executive orders targeting DEI programs within government, has repeatedly criticized such programs, asserting that they remove merit from the equation, which reduces the quality of workforce and product. In one Project Veritas video, State Department foreign service officer Anthony Abate was quoted as saying, “they like canceled DEI stuff, but people just like did it and called it something else,” opting for terms like “multicultural activities” and “team building.” Renato Braghiere, a climate research scientist at California’s NASA JPL laboratory, told the undercover Veritas journalist, “now we have to be careful with writing proposals with terms like ‘climate change’ or whatever.” When asked why, Braghiere said, “Well, because they don’t like that term. They don’t believe that, and they’re probably not going to fund any of that. We can change the term ‘climate change’ to ‘natural hazards’ or something like that.” In a separate undercover investigation released by Project Veritas in February, a branch chief at the Department of Education named Travis Combs tells the interviewer that his division doesn’t ask about citizenship status for enrollment. “We’ve been able to keep that out of our federal statute.” He told the interviewer that “if they actually knew, if Congress actually knew that we don’t ask that (citizenship status), there would be a lot of uproar.” His concern was that his division “would be positioned as like being a sanctuary program.” James O’Keefe, who founded Project Veritas but has since left and now serves as CEO of O’Keefe Media, released videos showing similar sentiments within the Department of Defense (DOD). Nicholas Turman, a branch chief with DOD, was featured in a video released Thursday and is quoted as saying: “The same guy (Trump) who tried to overthrow an election is just like, truly setting us down a path of dictatorship.” “He’s illegitimate. He’s terribly immoral, breaking every norm. We’re going to resist him. Everything he does.” Trump’s first term was plagued by personnel issues, both appointed and unappointed officials who worked to block or hinder policy supported by the administration. A large focus of staffing his second term has been on hiring and appointing candidates who have supported his agenda, not on making concessions to establishment Republicans. If you want to read more of the latest by Amanda Head or the team of world class journalists at Just The News, feel free to read or subscribe by visiting JustTheNews.com today. TOP STORIES Federal workers are waging a resistance against Trump agenda. It’s captured in videos and polling Trump physical results released, he ‘remains in excellent health,’ doctor says White House projects confidence in tariff plan, points to ‘very good’ progress White House replaces historic ‘Jackson Magnolia’ with descendant sapling Trump imposes historic 10% tariffs against most nations, vows to ‘supercharge’ economy LATEST EPISODES Rep. Huizenga says Trump’s directness brings ‘clarity’ to diplomacy, teases US Senate run to expand majority Rep. Andy Biggs targets judicial bias & country singer John Rich sounds alarm on child exploitation crisis Sexually explicit books in schools & food dyes are latest issues in parental rights fight, Tiffany Justice digs in Father Frank Pavone reacts to Pope Francis’ death, endorses Trump’s pick for Vatican Ambassador Middle East expert says US, Israel must tell a very weak Iran: ‘dismantle nuclear program or pay ultimate price’ RELATED ARTICLES Federal workers are waging a resistance against Trump agenda. It’s captured in videos and polling Trump physical results released, he ‘remains in excellent health,’ doctor says White House projects confidence in tariff plan, points to ‘very good’ progress White House replaces historic ‘Jackson Magnolia’ with descendant sapling Trump imposes historic 10% tariffs against most nations, vows to ‘supercharge’ economy Did NPR, PBS write their own obituaries before Congress? Some lawmakers think yes Barn Berning across America: AOC, Bernie Sanders take their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour national Second Amendment leaders press DOGE to stop health agencies’ gun control studies As ceasefire ends, Israeli strikes in Gaza targeted Hamas officials Angry democrats gone wild

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Rep. Huizenga says Trump’s directness brings ‘clarity’ to diplomacy, teases US Senate run to expand majority

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On this episode of the podcast, Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga discussed President Trump’s first 100 days of his second term, highlighting the rapid pace and intentionality of his administration. The Congressman commended Trump’s trade policies, particularly the impact on Michigan’s manufacturing sector, noting the UAW’s support. Rep. Huizenga emphasized the importance of maintaining Republican control in the U.S. Senate and House to continue pushing President Trump’s agenda forward. He also touched on the president’s foreign diplomacy, citing recent peace deals with Rwanda and Congo, along with praising him for his direct approach when handling international relations. The lifelong Michigan Republican expressed great interest in running for the open U.S. Senate seat, stressing the need to keep the legislative majority in the control of the GOP to prevent a return to the gridlock of 2019. You can learn more about the Congressman, or simply keep up with him by following either of his accounts on X: @BillHuizenga or @RepHuizenga. Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Rep. Bill Huizenga U.S. Representative of Michigan’s 4th Congressional District Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright ©

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Rep. Andy Biggs targets judicial bias & country singer John Rich sounds alarm on child exploitation crisis

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On this episode of the podcast, Republican Congressman Andy Biggs, a leading gubernatorial candidate in Arizona backed by President Trump, joins to discuss his commanding lead in the polls, his resolution to remove Judge Boasberg for political bias, and his stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, advocating for a reassessment of U.S. involvement. Biggs also takes aim at Democrat “grandstanding” in El Salvador and highlights a CNN poll showing 56% of Americans support deporting illegal immigrants. Additional interview is with country music star John Rich who sheds light on the alarming rise of child exploitation online. With 36 million tips to DHS last year alone, Rich emphasizes the importance of parental vigilance, especially on platforms like Minecraft and Roblox, where predators are using AI for blackmail. He also previews a crucial livestream event raising awareness and discusses how the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision on controversial school books ties into the broader fight to protect children. Be sure to keep up with Andy Biggs and John Rich by following them on X or Truth Social: @AndyBiggs4AZ @JohnRich. Hosts & Guests Amanda Head Host Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) Arizona Congressman & 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate John Rich Country Music Star & Co-Founder of Old Glory Bank Information Channel Furthermore with Amanda Head Creator Amanda Head Years Active 1 Episodes Rating Clean Copyright © Amanda Head Host

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