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November 25, 2024
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Lawfare

BREAKING: Far-Left Judge Dismisses DC Case Against Trump.

Far-left U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan is dismissing Department of Justice special counsel Jack Smith’s case against President-elect Donald J. Trump in Washington, D.C. Earlier today, Smith filed a motion in federal court asking that the charges be dropped and the case dismissed, noting that the prohibition on prosecuting a sitting president is “categorical.”

“Dismissal without prejudice is appropriate here. Where a prosecutor moves to dismiss an indictment without prejudice, ‘there is a strong presumption in favor’ of that course,” the judge wrote. Chutkan goes on to note, however, that the immunity enjoyed by a president is only temporary—suggesting a future Democratic government could seek to revive the charges.

The Washington, D.C. prosecution involved allegations that Trump conspired to overturn the 2020 presidential election. While this federal prosecution is officially over, it is expected that the second DOJ case—currently under appeal in Florida—will soon be dismissed entirely as well.

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6 hours ago
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Economy
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DATA: Majority of Americans Report Declining Financial Health.

A new Gallup poll reveals that over half of Americans feel their financial situation is worsening, citing inflation, rising gas prices, and long-term financial concerns.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: According to a new Gallup poll, more than half of Americans believe their financial situation is getting worse. The poll reveals that Americans are worried about the rising costs of essentials eating into their savings, creating both short-term and long-term financial concerns.
📺 DETAIL: A new Gallup poll conducted in April has revealed that 55 percent of Americans believe their financial situation is getting worse. This is the highest percentage recorded since the survey began in 2001. Rising costs of essentials like housing, groceries, and gas are driving financial anxiety, while cost pressures from healthcare, childcare, and education are further tightening budgets. The polling also showed that Americans’ financial concerns are both short-term and long-term, with 62 percent of respondents saying they feared not having enough money for retirement, and 67 percent of respondents fearing that they may outlive their retirement savings. Furthermore, 28 percent of respondents said they were worried about credit card debt, up 11 percent from 2021.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Overall, affordability concerns dominate this year’s list, with combined mentions of inflation, energy, housing and health care costs—along with college expenses, transportation costs and childcare—far exceeding all other types of financial concerns.” — Gallup
🎯 IMPACT: The findings underscore the economic pressures facing American households. As Americans focus on covering the essentials, consumer spending is likely to drop, reflecting data published earlier this month in the Consumer Sentiment Index, which showed that U.S. consumer confidence is at an all-time low. Gas prices have spiked, courtesy of the ongoing Iran war and, in particular, due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for exporting energy and fertilizer globally.

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7 hours ago
Crime
Politics

Democrat Candidate Arrested for Doing Cocaine on the Campaign Trail.

A Democrat candidate for the Indiana State Senate faces drug and resisting law enforcement charges after he was arrested while allegedly high on cocaine during canvassing for his campaign.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Andrew Dezelan, a Democrat candidate for Indiana State Senate District 31, was arrested on charges of cocaine possession and resisting law enforcement. Police responded to reports of a man canvassing door-to-door in Fishers, Indiana, and later discovered drugs in his vehicle after noticing signs of impairment.
📍 WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred Sunday evening, with Dezelan later booked into the Hamilton County Jail.
📺 DETAIL: Officers responded to reports of a man going door-to-door and later found Dezelan sitting in his car, where they observed signs of impairment, including erratic behavior, rapid speech, and sweating. When asked for identification, Dezelan allegedly became agitated, attempted to leave, and resisted officers, leading to a brief struggle before he was taken into custody. Police said a subsequent search uncovered cocaine in his vehicle, resulting in charges of possession of cocaine and resisting law enforcement. Dezelan, 38, is one of four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Indiana’s Senate District 31 in an upcoming primary election. He was booked into the Hamilton County Jail following the incident. The case remains pending as Dezelan faces both felony and misdemeanor charges.
🎯 IMPACT: This arrest raises questions about Dezelan’s fitness for public office and could influence the Democratic primary race for Senate District 31.

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8 hours ago
Lawfare
News

Virginia Supreme Court Maintains Block on Certifying Redistricting Referendum.

The Virginia Supreme Court is maintaining a lower court block on the certification of the state’s redistricted electoral map, prolonging the legal battle over its constitutionality.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Virginia Supreme Court has declined to lift a block on certifying the results of a referendum on changing the state’s electoral map in a manner that favors the Democrats. The results were initially blocked by a lower court, citing concerns over the referendum’s constitutionality.
📺 DETAIL: On Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Virginia denied a motion put forward by Jay Jones, Attorney General of Virginia (D), to overturn a ruling disallowing the certification of the results of the state’s redistricting referendum. In a state-wide vote last week, voters in Virginia narrowly approved a measure to redraw its congressional map in a way that heavily favors the incumbent Democrats. However, following the results, Tazewell County Circuit Court blocked its implementation. The lower court decided the referendum and the law authorizing it were unconstitutional, and that the process and ballot language used were legally flawed. Democrats made a legal push to get the results certified, with attorneys Richard Hawkins and Matthew Seligman, along with Solicitor General Tillman Breckenridge, putting the case.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The current attorney general of Virginia… in his public statements; the only defense I’ve heard him offer is the ‘will of the people’… and his own lawyer in court today says that was irrelevant,” commented Ken Cuccinelli, former Attorney General of Virginia.
🎯 IMPACT: The Virginia Supreme Court’s decision delays the implementation of the Democrats’ redistricting plan, creating uncertainty ahead of the midterm elections in November. The decision by Virginia’s Supreme Court comes at a time when multiple states, such as California, Texas, and Florida, are scrambling to redraw their congressional maps before the midterms.

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9 hours ago
Crime
News

Comey Hit With Arrest Warrant, Full Indictment Revealed.

Former FBI Director James Comey faces an arrest warrant, not merely a court summons, following an indictment for allegedly threatening President Donald J. Trump in a social media post.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: An indictment against former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey has been published, and it is confirmed that he is facing a court-issued arrest warrant, not merely a court summons.
📰 DETAIL: The indictment, filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina, accuses Comey of posting a photo on Instagram of seashells arranged to form the numbers “8647” as a threat to Trump. To ‘86’ someone in hospitality and organized crime slang is to remove or kill them, while ‘47’ is understood as referring to Donald J. Trump as the 47th U.S. President. While Comey deleted the photo shortly after uploading it last May, claiming he did not realize that “some folks associate those numbers with violence,” Trump did not accept this explanation, responding, “If you’re the FBI Director, and you don’t know what that meant… That meant ‘assassination,’ and it says it loud and clear.”
🎯 IMPACT: The indictment represents a significant legal challenge for Comey, and the arrest warrant is a personal embarrassment. Notably, this comes after Trump faced a record third assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, which the White House has attributed to figures like Comey fostering a “cult of hatred” against the President.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “On or about May 15, 2025, in the Eastern District of North Carolina, the defendant, JAMES BRIEN COMEY JR, did knowingly and willfully make a threat to take the life of, and to inflict bodily harm upon, the President of the United States, in that he publicly posted a photograph on the internet social media site Instagram which depicted seashells arranged in a pattern making out ’86 47′, which a reasonable recipient who is familiar with the circumstances would interpret as a serious expression of an intent to do harm to the President of the United States.” – Grand jury indictment against James Comey
👀 FLASHBACK: Comey previously escaped charges for lying to Congress, after the case was dismissed due to the supposedly improper appointment of the interim U.S. Attorney involved.

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10 hours ago
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UK

WATCH: King Charles III Salutes Four Centuries of Shared History, Condemns Violence Against Trump in Address to Congress.

King Charles III highlighted the strong ties between the United Kingdom and the United States while condemning a recent assassination attempt against President Donald J. Trump in an address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: King Charles III addressed the U.S. Congress to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding and to emphasize the historical ties between the United States and the United Kingdom on Tuesday. He also condemned an assassination attempt against President Donald J. Trump on Saturday, saying, “We meet… in the aftermath of the incident not far from this great building that sought to harm the leadership of your nation… Let me say with unshakeable resolve that such acts of violence will never succeed.”
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Standing here today, it is hard not to feel the weight of history on my shoulder, because the modern relationship between our two nations and our own peoples spans not merely 250 years but over four centuries.” – King Charles III
🎯 IMPACT: The King’s address reinforced the strong historical and cultural heritage the two nations share. The British monarch echoed sentiments expressed by President Trump during welcoming remarks earlier in the day and on a prior visit to Britain, saying, “As President Trump himself observed during his state visit to Britain last autumn, the bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal; it is irreplicable and unbreakable.”
📰 DETAIL: King Charles III also touched on the importance of the Christian faith as a guiding principle, saying, “The Christian faith is a firm anchor and daily inspiration that guides us, not only personally, but together as members of our community,” and adding, “I am mindful that we are still in the season of Easter, the season that most strengthens my hope.” He concluded his remarks by telling his hosts, “And so to the United States, on your 250th birthday, let our two countries rededicate ourselves to each other, in the selfless service of our peoples and of all the peoples of the world. God bless the United States, and God bless the United Kingdom.”

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10 hours ago
Crime
News

Comey Indicted Again Over ‘8647’ Threat to Trump.

Former FBI Director James Comey faces a second indictment, this time over a social media post appearing to threaten President Donald J. Trump.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey has been indicted for a second time, this time over a social media post featuring seashells arranged to form the message ‘8647.’ To ‘86’ someone is to remove or kill them in the slang of the hospitality industry and organized crime, while ‘47’ almost certainly refers to Donald J. Trump as the 47th U.S. President.
📰 DETAIL: Comey, who posted the ‘8647’ message last May, has claimed the post was innocuous, intimating that he simply found the seashells arranged like that on the beach and that he “didn’t realize some folks associate those numbers with violence,” despite assuming they had a “political” meaning. Trump rejected this explanation at the time, saying, “If you’re the FBI Director, and you don’t know what that meant… That meant ‘assassination,’ and it says it loud and clear,”
🎯 IMPACT: This indictment represents a renewed effort by the Trump administration to prosecute Comey, who previously escaped charges related to false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. Notably, the indictment follows a third assassination attempt against Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner in Washington, D.C., on Saturday,
💬 KEY QUOTE: “He knew exactly what that meant; a child knows what that meant.” – Trump on Comey’s ‘8647’ post.

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11 hours ago
Immigration
News

WATCH: Rep Andy Ogles and Raheem Kassam Warn Against Mass Migration.

Congressman Andy Ogles (R-TN) and Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, discussed Britain’s mass migration challenges on Tuesday.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Congressman Andy Ogles (R-TN) interviewed Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Plus, about the cultural and demographic changes in the United Kingdom caused by mass migration, ahead of King Charles III’s address to the U.S. Congress on Tuesday.
📰 DETAIL: Kassam, author of No Go Zones and Enoch Was Right, discussed the establishment of parallel societies in Britain, in the context of his own upbringing as a son of immigrants who were keen to integrate. He recalled witnessing the growth of Islamic radicalism among peers at university, losing friends in radical Islamic terror attacks, and how Enoch Powell, the late 20th-century parliamentarian who is the subject of Enoch Was Right, “warned that if we keep allowing mass migration to happen… then we will have a scenario on our hands where communities are constantly clashing.” He added, “You see that now in major cities. It’s not in pockets of London, it’s in widespread areas… all across the country, this is happening.”
💬 KEY QUOTE: “I’ve got to tell you, I think we’re on the precipice. Nigel Farage and the Reform Party taking over at the next election, they already have plans for mass deportations, they already have plans for a British version of ICE, and actually setting the country back on the right track.” – Raheem Kassam

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12 hours ago
Data
Politics

DATA: Midterms Deadlocked Between Dems and GOP.

An April 23-26 Harvard/Harris poll shows a 50-50 split among voters for the Republicans and the Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The latest Harvard Harris poll indicates a 50-50 dead heat among voters for the upcoming 2026 Congressional midterm elections, with both Democrats and Republicans solidifying their bases.
📰 DETAIL: The poll of 2,745 registered voters, weighted for age within gender, region, race/ethnicity, marital status, household size, income, employment, education, political party, and political ideology, reveals that 71 percent of voters plan to participate in the midterms. While the results are a dead heat overall, 52 percent of independents are currently leaning towards Democrats. Additionally, 67 percent of voters are already considering the 2028 presidential election, with Kamala Harris and J.D. Vance emerging as favored candidates within their parties.
🎯 IMPACT: The deadlock in voter preference underscores the competitive nature of the upcoming midterms and highlights the potential influence of independent voters. The poll also suggests that geopolitical tensions and domestic issues like cost of living and military actions could sway voter sentiment.
📈 DATA: The survey has a margin of error of +/- 1.87 points. Notably, it shows strong support for Trump’s policies on crime and immigration, despite mixed reviews on his overall performance, particularly with respect to the economy. On Iran, the President has majority support, with most respondents saying airstrikes against the Islamic Republic were justified.

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12 hours ago
War

Zelensky Pushes Legislation to Extend Martial Law in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted legislation to extend martial law, raising concerns over the continued suspension of elections, bans on opposition parties, and media restrictions in Ukraine.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted legislation to extend martial law and general mobilization, which will suspend elections, maintain bans on opposition parties, and restrict media outlets. If approved, this will mark the 19th extension of martial law since its initial implementation on February 24, 2022, the day Russia‘s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.
📺 DETAILS: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has submitted legislation to extend martial law and general mobilization, which will suspend elections, maintain bans on opposition parties, and restrict media outlets. If approved, this will mark the 19th extension of martial law since its initial implementation on February 24, 2022, the day Russia‘s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “If our partners want elections, let them send money. I will not take money from the war to hold elections.” – Volodymyr Zelensky.
🎯 IMPACT: The extension of martial law further postpones elections in Ukraine, including presidential and legislative elections that were supposed to take place in 2024 and 2023. It also empowers Zelensky’s government to suppress opposition parties and media outlets. Some, including the Trump administration and Vice President J.D. Vance, have called for Ukraine to hold new elections. Russia claims Zelensky is an illegitimate leader of Ukraine due to the lack of elections, complicating peace negotiations between the two countries.

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14 hours ago
Corruption
Crime
Health

Fauci Advisor Indicted by DOJ.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted one of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s top advisors for falsifying and destroying records related to the origin of COVID-19.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A former senior advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci, David Morens, has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on charges including conspiracy against the United States, destruction and falsification of federal records, and obstruction related to investigations into the origins of COVID-19, according to an indictment unsealed in Maryland federal court.
📺 DETAIL: Morens, who worked at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from 2006 to 2022, is accused of using a private email account to conduct official business and attempting to evade Freedom of Information Act requests by deleting or concealing records. Prosecutors allege he and two unnamed co-conspirators deliberately hid and destroyed documents to avoid public disclosure and suppress information tied to the pandemic’s origins. Communications cited in the case reportedly show Morens discussing ways to make emails “disappear” and avoid scrutiny. The indictment also highlights his involvement in overseeing a controversial NIH grant to EcoHealth Alliance, which funded coronavirus research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the alleged actions as a “profound abuse of trust” during a critical period of the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in government.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “As alleged in the indictment, Dr. Morens and his co-conspirators deliberately concealed information and falsified records in an effort to suppress alternative theories regarding the origins of COVID-19. Government officials have a solemn duty to provide honest, well-grounded facts and advice in service of the public interest — not to advance their own personal or ideological agendas.” – Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
🎯 IMPACT: The indictment calls into question the official narrative of the origin of the COVID-19 virus, which Dr. Fauci insisted had nothing to do with gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, partially funded by grants from NIH, which Fauci led at the time. The indictment could potentially lead to more prosecutions.

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