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10-24-25 - The Peek Perspective - Rant
Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
NATION
Trucking company owned by illegal involved in fatal crash scammed PPP system for cash
A tragic crash in Indiana has uncovered deeper issues involving a trucking company and potential abuse of federal COVID-relief funds. According to officials, 41-year-old Serbian national Borko Stankovic — who is alleged to have been living in the U.S. illegally since his visa expired in 2011 — was operating a semi-truck without a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) when he swerved into oncoming traffic, jack-knifed his rig, and collided with a Subaru, killing its driver, Jeffrey Eberly, 54, at the scene.
NYC Falls Flat: Ranked 117th Among World’s Safest Cities
By Liz Peek Staff
New York City has been ranked a disappointing 117th safest city in the United States for 2025, according to a recent WalletHub report evaluating over 180 cities nationwide, the New York Post reports. The ranking considers 41 safety indicators including violent crime rates, traffic fatalities, financial security, vulnerability to natural disasters, and healthcare access. Despite […]
Jen Psaki Slammed For ‘Disgusting’ Smear Against Usha Vance
By Liz Peek Staff
MSNBC host Jen Psaki is facing widespread outrage after making offensive and baseless remarks about Vice President JD Vance’s wife, Usha Vance during a recent podcast appearance, Fox News reports. Appearing on the “I’ve Had It” podcast, Psaki — who once served as President Biden’s press secretary — mocked the Vance family and suggested, without […]
National Guard Presence in D.C. May Continue Through Summer 2026, Court Filing Reveals
By Liz Peek Staff
The National Guard is expected to maintain its presence in Washington, D.C., for the foreseeable future — potentially until the summer of 2026 — according to a new court filing. The filing was submitted just before the weekend by District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb. The filing cites internal communications suggesting that Guard leaders […]
Trump, Albanese Seal $8.5B Critical Minerals Deal to Challenge China’s Grip on Rare Earths
By Liz Peek Staff
President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed an $8.5 billion agreement on rare earths and critical minerals at the White House, aiming to stabilize global supplies amid China’s tightening control over the market, Fox News reports. This deal, negotiated over several months, involves both countries investing $1 billion over the next six […]
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