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July 18, 2025
Economy
Immigration

The Trump Admin Wants to Change H-1B Visa Immigration.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration is considering changes to the H-1B visa system, including a potential “weighted selection process” for applicants. While the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) filed notice of a possible change with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs on Thursday, the filing provided no further details.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: DHS, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and President Donald J. Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The filing was made on Thursday with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.

🎯IMPACT: Changes could prioritize highly skilled workers, though details remain unclear, and the rule is unlikely to affect next year’s visa holders.

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The Trump administration is exploring changes to the H-1B visa system, which is heavily used by the tech industry to employ foreign labor, usually at far lower wages than their American counterparts. On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) filed a notice with the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, proposing a “weighted selection process” for applicants under the capped portion of the program. The filing, however, provides no further details as to how the new system would function.

The H-1B visa has faced increased scrutiny, with some supporters of President Donald J. Trump pushing for stricter immigration rules. Meanwhile, figures like former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) frontman Elon Musk and others in the tech industry have defended the program. Critics argue that the current lottery system disproportionately benefits larger companies such as Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, and leaves American workers at a disadvantage, having to compete with cheap foreign labor.

While the statutory cap for H-1B visas is set at 85,000 per year, the proposed changes could alter this limit. Any potential increase in the cap—which is already circumvented through a number of regulatory exceptions—would likely be met with intense backlash from the America First movement. The DHS filing, however, provided little detail about how the weighted selection process would work. Currently, visas are allocated randomly through a lottery system, which does not prioritize applicants based on qualifications or salary.

The National Pulse reported in May that the replacement of native-born American workers with cheap foreign labor remains unabated despite strong public opinion against the policy. While the total approvals for 2026 are lower than the peak years under the former Biden government, data shows 120,141 H-1B visas have been accepted for the next year. This is about equivalent to the total number of H-1Bs approved for 2021, cleared during the final year of President Trump’s first term in office.

While no specific deadline was included in the filing, the rule is unlikely to impact next year’s visa holders, as the program has already reached its capacity for the current cycle.

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Politics

Top Senate Dem Claims Federal Workers Are Happy to Endure Shutdown to Oppose Trump.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) claims that federal workers support Democrats’ shutdown strategy despite the financial difficulties caused by the funding lapse.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Sen. Chris Van Hollen, federal workers, and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).

📍WHEN & WHERE: November 4, 2025; Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I think they all would like to see the shutdown end, but they also don’t like giving Donald Trump a blank check.” – Sen. Chris Van Hollen

🎯IMPACT: Over 700,000 federal employees are furloughed or working without pay, with many turning to food banks and second jobs.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) has claimed that federal workers support the Democratic Party’s stance on the ongoing government shutdown, even as it creates financial uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of government employees. The Maryland Democrat, during a recent interview, asserted that workers prefer Democrats to maintain the shutdown until their demands are met.

Van Hollen suggested that federal employees prioritize opposing President Donald J. Trump’s agenda over receiving their paychecks on time. “I think they all would like to see the shutdown end, but they also don’t like giving Donald Trump a blank check,” he said. Despite acknowledging a “mix of views” among workers, Van Hollen claimed, “I haven’t seen their support eroding.”

The comments come as the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), a union representing over 800,000 federal workers, urged Democrats to pass a Republican-backed continuing resolution (CR) to end the funding lapse. AFGE president Everett Kelley warned that workers were “hurting” during the shutdown, but Democratic leaders have not shifted their position.

It is estimated that over 700,000 government employees have been furloughed or are working without pay. The lack of payment has resulted in call-offs among air traffic controllers, crippling several major U.S. airports for periods of time over the last week. Unfortunately, many are turning to food banks and second jobs to make ends meet. Despite this, Democrats have resisted Republican calls to end the shutdown without attaching partisan policy measures to the funding resolution.

The remarks from Sen. Van Hollen are being criticized by some on Capitol Hill as tone deaf, while others see his argument as an attempt to paper over criticism of the Democrats’ government shutdown and justify their continued insubordination.

Previously, Van Hollen was best known for flying to El Salvador to show support to alleged MS-13 gang member, human trafficker, and sexual predator Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

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41 minutes ago
Lawfare

Rep. Brandon Gill Files Impeachment Articles Against Judge Boasberg.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) has introduced impeachment articles against U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg for his involvement in the “Arctic Frost” scandal.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Brandon Gill, Judge James Boasberg, Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), former special counsel Jack Smith, and Republican lawmakers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The impeachment articles were introduced on Tuesday, with events tied to the Arctic Frost scandal spanning recent months.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Chief Judge Boasberg has compromised the impartiality of the judiciary and created a constitutional crisis,” said Rep. Brandon Gill.

🎯IMPACT: The resolution accuses Boasberg of abuse of power and raises significant questions about judicial impartiality and constitutional protections.

IN FULL

Representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) has introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg for his role in the “Arctic Frost” scandal. The resolution accuses Boasberg of abuse of power, alleging that he compromised judicial impartiality and allowed Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) special counsel Jack Smith to target Republican lawmakers, operatives, and organizations in a politically motivated probe.

“Chief Judge Boasberg has compromised the impartiality of the judiciary and created a constitutional crisis. He is shamelessly weaponizing his power against his political opponents, including Republican members of Congress who are faithfully serving the American people within their jurisdiction,” Gill said regarding his impeachment resolution. “I am proud to once again introduce articles of impeachment against Judge Boasberg to hold him accountable for his high crimes and misdemeanors.”

The Arctic Frost scandal, which involved subpoenas and gag orders signed by Boasberg, targeted phone records of 10 Republican senators and one House lawmaker. Additionally, Smith—who took over Arctic Frost in 2023—expanded the probe, issuing subpoenas against over 430 Republican operatives, leaders, and organizations. Smith appeared to be preparing an unprecedented RICO prosecution aimed at crippling the Republican Party’s election efforts and preventing President Donald J. Trump from running in the 2024 election.

Redacted documents, made public by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), revealed that Verizon complied with the gag orders, while AT&T did not. While federal judges have discretion in approving such orders under the Stored Communications Act, Republicans argue that Boasberg’s decisions violated the speech and debate clause of the U.S. Constitution, which protects lawmakers from being questioned for actions within their legislative roles.

Boasberg has faced Republican criticism before, including threats of impeachment earlier this year after his order temporarily paused Trump’s illegal immigrant deportation flights to El Salvador.

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Christopher Tomlinson
War
World

Zelensky Awards Medals with Nazi SS Symbol Behind Him.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A flag with a Nazi Waffen SS symbol can be seen in the background of a video posted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he and head of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrski were handing out medals to soldiers.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Volodymyr Zelensky, Oleksandr Syrski, members of the Ukrainian military.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The video was posted by Zelensky on X on November 4.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I awarded the warriors with state honors. Thank you to each one for your service, for protecting our state. Take care of yourselves and your brothers-in-arms. This is the most important thing. We believe in our defenders.” – Volodymyr Zelensky.

🎯IMPACT: The presence of the flag raises questions about Ukraine’s ongoing issues with neo-Nazism in its military, which was one of the stated reasons for Russia’s military invasion of the country.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shared footage of himself alongside the head of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrski, with a flag displaying a symbol of the Nazi Waffen SS behind them. The video, published on Zelensky’s official X account on November 4, shows the pair awarding medals at the command post of the 4th Operational Brigade of the NSU “Rubizh.” The flag, which can be seen 26 seconds into the video, bears the Wolfsangel (wolf’s hook) symbol, associated with Ukraine’s Azov Brigade, Waffen-SS Division Das Reich, and other units loyal to Adolf Hitler, whose personal nickname was ‘Wolf.’

“I awarded the warriors with state honors. Thank you to each one for your service, for protecting our state. Take care of yourselves and your brothers-in-arms. This is the most important thing. We believe in our defenders,” Zelensky said in his post on X.

In recent years, Ukrainian officials and institutions have faced controversy over efforts to honor figures linked to Nazi collaboration during World War II. Kiev’s city council once considered naming a street after Volodymyr Kubiyovych, a wartime figure who helped form the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS, which pledged loyalty to Hitler.

Neo-Nazi military units such as the Azov Brigade have also drawn global attention. Formed in 2014 as a volunteer unit, Azov was later integrated into Ukraine’s National Guard, but retained its  Wolfsangel insignia. The battalion’s founding commander, Andriy Biletsky, has also been quoted espousing white supremacist beliefs. Despite this history, the Biden government cleared Azov’s successor formation to receive American weapons.

Social media platforms have also bent their rules for Azov. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, reversed its previous ban on praising Azov in 2022, allowing posts that referred specifically to the group’s role in defending Ukraine.

The controversy has also extended beyond Ukraine. In 2023, Canada’s Parliament gave a standing ovation to Yaroslav Hunka, a 98-year-old veteran of the SS Galicia division, during Zelensky’s visit to Ottawa. The revelation of Hunka’s wartime service with the Nazis prompted widespread outrage and an official apology from Canadian leaders.

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News

Pence Declares Himself Gatekeeper of Conservatism, Swings at RFK!?

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former Vice President Mike Pence attacked figures including Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tucker Carlson, and WarRoom host Stephen K. Bannon, while announcing a new book on his version of conservative values.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mike Pence, Tucker Carlson, Stephen K. Bannon, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and the Heritage Foundation.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement and interview took place on November 4, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “There’s no room in the conservative movement for opposing American support for Israel, and there’s absolutely no room in the conservative movement for antisemitism.” – Mike Pence

🎯IMPACT: Pence’s comments highlight his ongoing efforts to steer American conservatism away from the America First agenda of his former boss, President Donald J. Trump.

IN FULL

Former Vice President Mike Pence has publicly attacked America First public figures, including Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tucker Carlson, and WarRoom host and former Trump White House Chief Strategist Stephen K. Bannon, claiming their politics are contrary to what he claims is traditional conservatism. This announcement comes as he prepares to release his upcoming book, What Conservatives Believe: Rediscovering the Conservative Conscience.

Pence complained about the Republican Party’s shift towards “more isolationist views,” particularly with respect to President Trump’s reluctance to heavily involve the U.S. in the war between Russia and Ukraine. He also attacked President Trump’s tariffs, aimed at protecting American workers from unfair competition with foreign producers, and smeared HHS Secretary Kennedy, a former Democrat, as “pro-abortion”—despite the fact that he has advanced no pro-abortion policies in office.

Pence was particularly exercised over the fact that President Trump and some American conservatives no longer offer unconditional support to Israel and even criticize its actions at times, insisting that “There’s no room in the conservative movement for opposing American support for Israel, and there’s absolutely no room in the conservative movement for antisemitism.” He even claims that he has “long-held the belief that literally, since the American founding, the support for Israel and return of the Jewish people to their historic homeland came straight out of the heart of the American people,” despite the fact that the American founding predates the modern State of Israel by 172 years.

Pence became extremely unpopular among grassroots conservatives after betraying President Trump following the 2020 election, with his failed bid for the Republican nomination seeing him trail far behind candidates such as Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, who themselves trailed far behind President Trump.

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2 hours ago
William Upton
Breaking

Jay Jones Just Tried to Kick a Dog, Literally.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Virginia’s Democrat attorney general candidate, Jay Jones, appears in a video to actively attempt to kick a small dog outside a polling place on Tuesday, election day.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jay Jones and the victim, a small dog.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I’ve told you this before. Only when people feel pain personally do they move on policy.” — Jay Jones

🎯IMPACT: The behavior has reinforced concerns that Jones may be hiding darker, more abusive impulses, as previously illustrated by his threats against former Virginia Republican House Speaker Todd Gilbert and his children.

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Virginia’s Democrat attorney general candidate, Jay Jones—already facing public backlash for texting fantasies of murdering a Republican lawmaker and his children to a colleague—now appears to have actively attempted to kick a small dog outside a polling place on Tuesday, election day.

In the video, a woman has a small dog on a leash, and the animal is squatting in front of Jones. After the woman leans over to, presumably, pick up the dog’s droppings, Jones bizarrely swings his foot at the dog—appearing to be attempting to kick it out of the way. When this fails, Jones leans over and proceeds to swat at the dog with his hand to shoo it out of his path.


The behavior has reinforced concerns that Jones may be hiding darker, more abusive impulses, as previously illustrated by his threats against former Virginia Republican House Speaker Todd Gilbert and his children. Despite this, former President Barack Obama and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger both campaigned with Jones in Hampton Roads, Virginia, on Saturday.

“Three people, two bullets. Gilbert, hitler [sic], and pol pot [sic]. Gilbert gets two bullets to the head. Spoiler: put Gilbert in the crew with the two worst people you know and he receives both bullets every time,” Jones wrote in a 2022 text message to Republican House Delegate Carrie Coyne. In a second text, Jones told Coyne he wished to see Gilbert’s children murdered, arguing: “I’ve told you this before. Only when people feel pain personally do they move on policy.”

Current Virginia House Speaker Don Scott Jr. (D) has defended Jones, calling him “a good young man who made a huge error.” Jones is 36.

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3 hours ago
William Upton
Breaking

BREAKING: Planes Grounded at DCA After Bomb Threat.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Flights at Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) have been grounded in response to a bomb threat against a United Airlines flight, currently isolated on a remote part of the airfield.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Washington Reagan National Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and airline passengers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

🎯IMPACT: Notably, in recent days, a high number of flights have been delayed or canceled due to air traffic controller walkouts due to the ongoing Democrat-caused government shutdown.

IN FULL

Flights at Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) have been grounded in response to a bomb threat against a United Airlines flight, currently isolated on a remote part of the airfield. Emergency responders are on the scene and are in the process of assessing the danger.

Currently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a full ground stop until 1:30 PM. Incoming flights to DCA have been rerouted to nearby airports, causing significant travel disruptions.

Notably, in recent days, a high number of flights have been delayed or canceled due to air traffic controller walkouts amid the ongoing Democrat-caused government shutdown.

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3 hours ago
Jack Montgomery
News

Pelosi Pays Uniparty Tribute to ‘Patriot’ Cheney for Feeding Dems’ Jan 6 Narrative.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has paid tribute to former Vice President Dick Cheney (R) following his death.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Dick Cheney, Liz Cheney, and the wider Cheney family.

📍WHEN & WHERE: November 4, 2025, on social media.

💬KEY QUOTE: “[Cheney’s] patriotism was clear when he returned to the House Floor to commemorate the first anniversary of January 6th.” – Nancy Pelosi

🎯IMPACT: Pelosi’s tribute to Cheney is strengthening the perception that establishment Democrats and Republicans are closely aligned.

IN FULL

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has paid tribute to Dick Cheney, the Vice President under former President George W. Bush, following his death. In a social media post, Pelosi claimed that she and the Iraq War architect “strongly disagreed on most policy issues,” but insisted “his patriotism was clear when he returned to the House Floor to commemorate the first anniversary of January 6th.”

Pelosi remarked on Cheney’s pride in his daughter, former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY), who is noted for her role in aiding the Democrats’ pursuit of President Donald J. Trump and his allies via the corrupt January 6 Committee.

“We all saw then how proud Vice President Cheney was to see his daughter, Liz, follow in her father’s footsteps to serve in the House with courage and integrity,” Pelosi wrote. Notably, both Cheney and his daughter endorsed Democrat candidate Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

The Democrat extended her condolences to Cheney’s family, mentioning his wife Lynne, and his other daughter, Mary.

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4 hours ago
Politics

California to Decide Fate of Prop 50 and Potentially the U.S. House Majority.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Californians are set to vote on Proposition 50, a measure that would end the state’s independent redistricting commission and allow the Democrat-dominated legislature to redraw congressional districts to create five additional Democratic seats.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA), former President Barack Obama, and President Donald J. Trump have all spoken about or influenced the context surrounding Proposition 50.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The vote will take place on Tuesday across California.

💬KEY QUOTE: “California, the whole nation is counting on you. Democracy is on the ballot.” – Barack Obama

🎯IMPACT: If passed, the measure could shift the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives by adding five Democratic congressional seats.

IN FULL

The fate of the U.S. House Republican majority could be decided on Tuesday, with California voters heading to the polls to vote on Proposition 50. If approved, the ballot measure would temporarily suspend the state’s independent redistricting commission and allow the legislature to redraw congressional districts, potentially creating five additional Democratic seats.

The effort has been framed as a response to Texas’s redistricting, which created new Republican-leaning districts, at the urging of President Donald J. Trump. California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has positioned Prop 50 as a way to counter Trump, stating it will combat “efforts to undermine the democratic process.”

Prominent Democrats, including Barack Obama, have endorsed the measure. In an ad, Obama urged voters to approve the proposition, saying, “California, the whole nation is counting on you. Democracy is on the ballot.” Polls indicate strong support, with a CBS News survey showing 62 percent of likely voters in favor.

However, Republicans contend the redistricting efforts they’ve undertaken in Texas and other states—including North Carolina—are in response to egregious errors with the 2020 Census, which granted several blue states more congressional representation than they should actually have. Notably, there are significant discrepancies between New York’s current population and the one reported to the Census. Additionally, inclusion of illegal immigrants, Republicans contend, further skews the census data.

Ahead of the election, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced plans to deploy federal election observers across several California counties to ensure transparency and compliance with federal laws.

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5 hours ago
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News

Bomb Threats Disrupt Voting at Multiple Polling Stations.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Bomb threats were made at schools and polling locations across New Jersey, prompting closures and relocations.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: New Jersey voters, law enforcement, and state officials, including Attorney General Matthew Platkin (D).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday in New Jersey, across at least seven counties, including Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Voters should continue to have confidence that they can cast their ballot without fear of intimidation, and we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure a free, fair, and secure election.” – Matthew Platkin

🎯IMPACT: Temporary closures and relocations of polling stations, with law enforcement ensuring voter safety.

IN FULL

Several schools and polling places across New Jersey were disrupted by bomb threats during today’s gubernatorial elections, forcing temporary closures and relocations in at least seven counties, including Bergen, Essex, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic. Other polling places across the state remain unaffected.

In Paterson, School 2 and School 10 were closed after threats were received. Hackensack High School was also targeted, prompting a K9 sweep before reopening around 7:30 AM. Ridgewood authorities reported a threat at Somerville Elementary School, leading to the closure of the district’s public schools for the day, though voting continued at the building. In Middlesex County, Avanel Middle School was shut down due to what officials described as an “active law enforcement investigation,” and voters were redirected to Woodbine Avenue Elementary School. Lake Como and Passaic also reported similar incidents, with Passaic Mayor Hector Lora confirming threats in his city.

Despite the disruptions, other polling locations across the state continued to operate as scheduled. Authorities quickly secured affected sites, allowing some to reopen once law enforcement determined they were safe. New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin urged residents to remain confident in the state’s election process, saying, “Voters should continue to have confidence that they can cast their ballot without fear of intimidation, and we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure a free, fair, and secure election. Make no mistake: We will not tolerate any attempts to interfere with our elections, and we will swiftly hold accountable anyone who seeks to interfere with the safety or security of our electoral process.”

Concerns about election security have also surfaced in other states. Last year in Arizona, a Democrat election worker in Maricopa County was arrested after allegedly stealing a security fob and keys used for ballot tabulation machines. County officials said all equipment connected to the incident was immediately reprogrammed and retested to ensure the integrity of the elections.

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5 hours ago
News

Comey Anticipated Clinton Win, Was Briefed on Media Leak Operation.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal prosecutors revealed personal emails showing former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey expected to work for Hillary Clinton and was aware of efforts to provide information anonymously to the media before the 2016 election.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former FBI Director James Comey, former FBI special government employee Dan Richman, acting U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, Deputy Tyler Lemmons, and Hillary Clinton.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The emails and events occurred in 2016, with new details revealed in a court filing on Monday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Well done my friend. Who knew this would. E so uh fun [sic].” — James Comey

🎯IMPACT: The emails and court filing raise serious questions about Comey’s truthfulness in testimony to Congress and his role in media leaks concerning high-profile cases.

IN FULL

Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey was anticipating that Hillary Clinton would win the 2016 presidential election, according to personal emails and other documents presented by federal prosecutors on Monday. In addition, Comey had an FBI employee assigned to keep him informed on media leak efforts to help push the election in Clinton’s favor.

“Well done my friend. Who knew this would. E so uh fun [sic],” Comey wrote in a November 2016 email. Comey had just been briefed by former FBI special government employee Dan Richman, during which the two discussed efforts to provide guidance to The New York Times on how best to cover the issue of Clinton’s private server and retention of classified information.

“Consistent with the above-described correspondence, Richman corresponded extensively with members of the media regarding or on behalf of the defendant, including in an anonymous capacity,” the court filing stated. Comey is charged with making false statements and obstructing Congress. This specifically involves statements made during testimony in 2020 when he specifically denied he approved anonymous leaks from the FBI to the media regarding Clinton’s private server and the promotion of the Russia collusion hoax targeting President Donald J. Trump

The filing also revealed that prosecutors have handwritten notes, hidden in a secret FBI room, indicating Comey was aware of intelligence in 2016 suggesting Clinton approved a plan to link Trump to Russian interference. Despite Comey’s 2020 testimony claiming no recollection of such intelligence, his notes from September 26, 2016, explicitly read: “HRC plan to tie Trump.”

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