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BREAKING: FBI Arrests Main January 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal authorities made their first arrest in connection with two pipe bombs planted outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC) headquarters on January 5, 2021.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), federal law enforcement, and an unidentified suspect, described by sources speaking to CBS as a male in his late teens or early twenties from the Virginia area. He is believed to be the main suspect in the case.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Original incident took place on January 5, 2021, outside the Democratic and Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The FBI was making progress,” said Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino in May.

🎯IMPACT: The arrest marks a significant development in a case that has puzzled investigators for nearly five years.

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Federal authorities announced the arrest of a suspect on Thursday in connection with two pipe bombs planted outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC) headquarters on January 5, 2021. Sources quoted by CBS describe him as a male from the Virginia area in his late teens or early twenties, and he is believed to be the main suspect in the case.

The devices, described as viable by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), were made from 1×8-inch pipes, kitchen timers, and homemade black powder. Though they did not detonate, they were considered capable of causing harm.

The bombs were not discovered until the afternoon of January 6, 2021, as law enforcement was overwhelmed by the Capitol riot occurring nearby. Then-Vice President-elect Kamala Harris was evacuated from the DNC headquarters after the discovery of the devices.

Since the events of January 6, federal law enforcement has charged over 1,500 individuals in connection with the Capitol riot. However, the pipe bomb case had remained unresolved for nearly five years. The FBI had previously released surveillance footage of a potential suspect and offered a $500,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino noted earlier this year that the investigation into the pipe bombs had been given “additional resources and investigative attention.” He shared that weekly briefings on the case were ongoing and stated, “The FBI was making progress.”

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Crime
UK

UK Grooming Gangs Probe Expands Into Scotland.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Scottish Government has conceded to a national review into grooming gangs, to be chaired by Professor Alexis Jay.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Professor Alexis Jay, Scottish First Minister John Swinney, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary Craig Naylor, and grooming gang victims.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The review will begin in the new year, alongside ongoing inquiries into mostly Muslim, South Asian heritage grooming gangs.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We have been clear that we are prepared to give every consideration to an inquiry on this issue,” claimed Scottish Government minister Jenny Gilruth.

🎯IMPACT: The review aims to assess the scale and nature of group-based child sexual abuse in Scotland and determine necessary actions to combat it.

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The Scottish Government—roughly equivalent to a U.S. state government—has belatedly agreed to launch a nationwide review into group-based child sexual abuse, appointing Professor Alexis Jay, former chair of a major Britain-wide inquiry into child sexual exploitation, to lead the effort. The Scottish Government, led by the left-separatist Scottish National Party (SNP), had initially resisted an inquiry into grooming gangs, comprised largely of Muslim, South Asian heritage men targeting mostly white working-class victims.

“Our thoughts are with victims of child abuse who have already suffered so much, this matter must be handled sensitively and with the utmost respect and consideration for their experiences,” said Scottish Government minister Jenny Gilruth, claiming, “We have been clear that we are prepared to give every consideration to an inquiry on this issue, and that any such decision needs to be based on information, evidence and a greater understanding of the scale and nature of this form of abuse and of the responses to it.”

Professor Jay said she was “pleased to take on the role of Chair of the National Group, and to build on the excellent leadership of my predecessors, Iona Colvin and Sarah Taylor.”

The announcement follows mounting national concern about grooming gangs across the United Kingdom, with their activities being ignored by the authorities for many years by police officers and other officials who feared being accused of racism for acting against them, or inflaming “community relations.”

Thousands of past cases have been reopened in England and Wales after investigations found that opportunities to prosecute offenders were missed, often due to systemic issues such as poor record-keeping, reluctance to collect or report data on offender ethnicity, inadequate victim support, and inconsistent investigative practices. Senior officers in several high-profile cases have also been found to have failed to protect victims despite being aware of ongoing exploitation.

While coverage of the scandal has focused largely on English towns and cities such as Rochdale, Rotherham, and Telford, but, while less reported, gangs are also known to have operated in Scotland. In 2020, for instance, it was revealed that police had identified 55 members of an asylum seeker grooming gang, comprised of Kurdish, Afghan, Egyptian, Moroccan, Turkish, Pakistani, and Iraqi predators, who preyed on girls in Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, and that Police Scotland had kept its existence secret for years.

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15 hours ago
Crime
News

Cult Exploits Children on Discord and Roblox.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Five men associated with “Greggy’s Cult” have been indicted for child exploitation, production and distribution of child pornography, and conspiracy to communicate threats.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Hector Bermudez, Zachary Dosch, Rumaldo Valdez, David Brilhante, and Camden Rodriguez, along with other members of “Greggy’s Cult,” and their victims.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The alleged crimes occurred between 2019 and 2021, with Bermudez residing in the Eastern District of New York during the commission of the offenses.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The defendants and other members of Greggy’s Cult captured images of the sexually explicit conduct and shared it to other Discord servers and amongst themselves,” prosecutors say.

🎯IMPACT: The indictment highlights the dangers of online platforms being exploited by predators targeting children, prompting calls for stricter protections.

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Federal prosecutors have charged five men in connection with an online exploitation ring dubbed “Greggy’s Cult.” The defendants from Queens, New York; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Honolulu, Hawaii; San Diego, California; and Longmont, Colorado, are accused of running a criminal enterprise that coerced children as young as 11 into producing explicit videos. Authorities say the group used Discord servers and gaming platforms like Roblox and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive to groom and blackmail victims.

According to the indictment, the men forced victims to perform degrading acts, sometimes under the threat of violence or exposure, then recorded and distributed those videos. In some cases, victims were manipulated into writing cult members’ names on their bodies or professing loyalty; in others, they were pressured to self-harm or kill themselves. The defendants are charged with child exploitation, conspiracy to produce and distribute child pornography, and conspiracy to communicate interstate threats.

“The defendants and other members of Greggy’s Cult captured images of the sexually explicit conduct and shared it to other Discord servers and amongst themselves,” prosecutors allege. The abuse reportedly took place over several years, from 2019 through 2021.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said, “The Department of Justice will continue to protect children, support survivors, and hold accountable anyone who preys on the vulnerable—online or offline—with every tool we have.” Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel added, “The FBI is sending a message to those individuals involved in criminal activity through violent online networks: you can’t hide in the shadows hovering over a keyboard – we will find and hold accountable those who participate in these illegal and heinous acts.”

The case against Greggy’s Cult is not an isolated incident; experts and reports have repeatedly highlighted how social media sites and online games have become tools for predators. For instance, on platforms like Instagram, researchers found a “vast pedophile network” whose accounts used explicit hashtags and recommendation algorithms to connect buyers and sellers of child sexual abuse material.

Similarly, the gaming platform Roblox, used by Greggy’s Cult, has been repeatedly accused in lawsuits of failing to protect children from predators who exploit its chat and game-creation features. Critics argue that the combination of a young user base, insufficient age verification, and easy access to private messages makes many popular platforms a dangerous “digital playground” for predators.

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15 hours ago
Media
News

Trump White House Launches Portal for Public to Report Media Bias.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The White House launched a Media Bias Portal to address misinformation and bias in the media.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The White House and everyday Americans are encouraged to participate.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The portal was launched recently at whitehouse.gov/biastips.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The days of the Fake News Media controlling the narrative with lies, fake anonymous sources, and willful bias are over.” – White House statement.

🎯IMPACT: Media entities are pushing back against the creation of a tool for the public to hold media accountable and combat misinformation.

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The White House, on December 3, promoted a new “Media Bias Portal,” offering the public a way to flag “false and misleading” reporting from corporate media. In a press release, the administration described it as “a service to truth and transparency,” meant to identify “baseless lies, purposely omitted context, and outright left-wing lunacy of the Fake News Media.”

Visitors to the portal can submit articles they consider biased. The White House says of the initiative, “So-called ‘journalists’ have made it impossible to identify every false or misleading story, which is why help from the American people is essential. The days of the Fake News Media controlling the narrative with lies, fake anonymous sources, and willful bias are over.”

The launch comes amid mounting examples of alleged media bias against President Donald J. Trump. A recent survey reveals that public trust in the media has plummeted to a historic low, with only 28 percent of Americans now saying they trust the news media “fully, accurately and fairly.”

One high-profile case fueling the distrust involves the publicly funded British broadcaster, the BBC. A leaked internal memo revealed that the BBC doctored a January 6, 2021, speech by Trump in a documentary, splicing together remarks made nearly an hour apart to give the impression he was inciting violence.

In the aftermath, the BBC’s Director-General and Head of News both resigned. However, a sitting BBC board member has previously described Trump as “just a howling idiot shouting into the abyss,” indicating institutionally biased leadership remains at the notionally impartial organization.

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16 hours ago
NatSec

FBI Investigates National Guard Shooter’s Links to Islamist ‘Army of Darkness’ Group.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly carried out a Thanksgiving eve ambush in Washington, D.C., resulting in the death of one National Guard member and the critical injury of another. It is now being probed as to whether the Tablighi Jamaat network was involved in Lakanwal’s radicalization.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, victims Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, and investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The ambush occurred on Thanksgiving eve near the White House; Lakanwal had been living in Bellingham, Washington.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We believe he was radicalized since he’s been here in this country.” – Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

🎯IMPACT: Federal investigators are now examining Lakanwal’s ties to Tablighi Jamaat and his activities in the U.S. to determine the extent of radicalization and involvement in extremist networks.

IN FULL

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are now investigating whether Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan national accused of carrying out a deadly ambush on National Guard service members near the White House, was radicalized by the global Islamic missionary movement Tablighi Jamaat. Lakanwal, who entered the United States in September 2021 on a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) after serving ten years in the Afghan army alongside U.S. Special Forces in Kandahar, made a cryptic phone call to his estranged wife shortly before the attack in which he mentioned being “with Tablighis,” a reference to the Tablighi Jamaat movement.

Despite Tablighi Jamaat’s having publicly denounced Islamist terrorism, the group has been linked by counterterrorism experts to extremist ideologies. DHS Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated, “We believe he was radicalized since he’s been here in this country.” Lakanwal’s Thanksgiving Eve attack resulted in the death of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and left 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe critically injured.

The National Pulse reported in March that Tablighi Jamaat established a new headquarters in Garland, Texas. The network—also known as the ‘Army of Darkness’—has set up operations inside the Masjid Yaseen mosque in Garland, which now serves as its American nerve center, following its relocation from Louisiana.

Lakanwal’s brother, Ismail Khosti, expressed shame over the incident, describing it as “a wrong action” and calling for the truth to be uncovered. Khosti, a former company commander in Afghanistan’s National Directorate of Security, highlighted the irony of his brother’s actions, given their shared history of fighting against Islamist groups like the Taliban.

Investigators are also examining Lakanwal’s life in the U.S., including his reported struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and isolation. Emails from a volunteer caseworker revealed a pattern of erratic behavior, including “manic” road trips and periods of disappearance. These details have raised questions about whether his activities were linked to Tablighi Jamaat’s missionary efforts, which often involve small-group trips to mosques and communities.

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16 hours ago
Lawfare
News

Obama Judge Rules Trump Has to Fund Abortionists.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from cutting Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Planned Parenthood, and Democrat-led states.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The ruling was issued on Tuesday, with implications across the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The Democrats and their radical activist judges are desperately seeking to thwart the will of the people and bail out the Big Abortion industry, led by Planned Parenthood.” – Marjorie Dannenfelser, President of SBA Pro-Life America

🎯IMPACT: The decision keeps Medicaid public funds flowing to Planned Parenthood, sparking criticism from pro-life advocates.

IN FULL

A federal judge appointed by former Democrat President Barack Obama has blocked the Trump administration from withholding Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani determined that the Department of Health and Human Services did not give adequate notice, as required by the Spending Clause of the U.S. Constitution, to several Democratic-led states.

The decision halts a Republican-supported measure in the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act that would have temporarily stripped Medicaid dollars from organizations that perform or promote abortions for one year. Talwani ruled in favor of California and other blue states that challenged the cut.

Pro-life leaders condemned the ruling. Marjorie Dannenfelser, president of SBA Pro-Life America, said: “The Democrats and their radical activist judges are desperately seeking to thwart the will of the people and bail out the Big Abortion industry, led by Planned Parenthood. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is federal law passed by Congress and signed by the President.” She continued: “This fight is not over. The pro-life movement will work tirelessly to ensure the Democrats do not prevail and taxpayers are never forced to pay a dime to prop up Big Abortion businesses.”

Judge Talwani, who has a history of supporting abortionists and Democratic causes, has contributed $1,725 to Democratic candidates and party organizations, including former John Kerry, Elizabeth Warren, and former President Obama. She also volunteered on Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign and Warren’s 2012 Senate campaign.

Talwani has issued prior rulings against Trump policies, among them decisions involving Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants and a 2019 order related to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests at Massachusetts courthouses.

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17 hours ago
Corruption
Crime

Oversight Committee Investigating Tim Walz, Keith Ellison Over Somali Fraud, Evidence Destruction.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) initiated an investigation into alleged fraud in Minnesota’s social services programs, involving millions of dollars in taxpayer funds.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Chairman James Comer, Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), Attorney General Keith Ellison (D-MN), and various Somali-linked nonprofit organizations, including Feeding Our Future.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Letters were sent on December 3, with investigation details spanning activities from January 1, 2019, to the present, primarily in Minnesota.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The Committee has serious concerns about how you as the Governor, and the Democrat-controlled administration, allowed millions of dollars to be stolen.” – James Comer.

🎯IMPACT: The investigation aims to uncover fraudulent activities involving over $1 billion in taxpayer funds and hold accountable those responsible for the misuse of public resources.

IN FULL

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has launched an investigation into what he describes as “widespread fraud” in Minnesota’s social services programs, targeting Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) and Attorney General Keith Ellison (D-MN). Letters sent on December 3 outline concerns over how millions of taxpayer dollars were mismanaged or stolen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In his letter to Gov. Walz, the Democrats’ failed 2024 vice presidential candidate, Comer accused the state administration of allowing the theft of taxpayer funds and failing to act due to potential political repercussions. “The Committee has serious concerns about how you as the Governor, and the Democrat-controlled administration, allowed millions of dollars to be stolen,” Comer wrote. He further requested documents and communications related to the fraud, as well as any actions taken by the administration.

Comer’s letter to Attorney General Ellison included allegations of negligence and political connections to individuals among the state’s Somali immigrant community involved in the fraud. “Based on these reports, the Committee is concerned that you were negligent in handling taxpayer dollars that were ultimately stolen and had systems in place that allowed the funds to be funneled to terrorist networks responsible for killing Americans,” Comer stated.

The investigation focuses on fraudulent activities involving Feeding Our Future, a nonprofit accused of misusing over $240 million in food aid funds between 2020 and 2022. The funds were allegedly spent on luxury items such as real estate and cars. Additional entities under scrutiny include Safari Restaurant, Empire Cuisine and Market LLC, and others tied to Minnesota’s Housing Stability Services Program and autism treatment programs.

Comer has demanded records dating back to January 1, 2019, to uncover how up to $1 billion in taxpayer funds were mishandled. The investigation also highlights fraud within the housing stabilization program, which allegedly cost taxpayers over $104 million, and autism services, where $14 million in state funds were reportedly stolen.

The National Pulse reported on December 1 that the U.S. Treasury Department launched an investigation into allegations of mismanagement by Walz and the former Biden government, which allowed over $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to be funneled by members of Minnesota’s Somali immigrant community to Islamist terrorist groups in their home country, including al-Qaeda franchise al-Shabaab.

Last week, a group of around 400 Minnesota Department of Human Services employees accused Gov. Walz of enabling and then attempting to cover up a massive Medicaid fraud scheme enacted by members of the state’s Somali immigrant community.

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18 hours ago
Immigration
News

Trump Considers Expanding Travel Ban to 32 Countries.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration is considering expanding its travel ban to include 32 additional countries.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national accused of shooting two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement is expected soon, following the D.C. shooting last week.

🎯IMPACT: The current travel ban applies to 19 nations, with immigration applications from these countries already halted.

IN FULL

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to expand its travel bans to include as many as 32 additional countries, according to sources. The push comes shortly after a recent shooting in Washington, D.C., in which two members of the National Guard were shot, one fatally. Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been charged for the attack and has pleaded not guilty.

In June 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation banning or restricting travel for citizens of 19 countries, citing national security concerns, including terrorism links, high visa overstay rates, unreliable identity documentation, and a lack of government cooperation with U.S. authorities. Under that order, 12 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen, are subject to full entry bans; seven others, including Cuba, Venezuela, and Laos, face partial restrictions.

According to a State Department cable, the proposed expansion under current consideration could add dozens more nations to the list of “countries of concern.” Officials argue the additional restrictions are needed because some countries “lack a competent or cooperative government authority to produce reliable identity documents,” or have histories of visa overstays, producing national security threats, or inadequate cooperation in repatriating citizens ordered removed from the U.S.

Government officials have said they expect to publish the updated list soon.

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18 hours ago
Politics

Mike Lindell Files Paperwork to Enter Minnesota Governor Race Against Tim Walz.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell has filed paperwork to run for Governor of Minnesota, registering a campaign committee to begin raising funds.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mike Lindell, incumbent Governor Tim Walz (D), President Donald J. Trump, and the MAGA movement.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Lindell plans to announce his final decision at a December 11 news conference in Minnesota.

💬KEY QUOTE: Lindell stated his candidacy is “not yet certain” but has begun preparations for a potential run.

🎯IMPACT: Lindell’s entry would reshape an already crowded Republican field.

IN FULL

Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow and a prominent figure in the MAGA movement, has filed paperwork to run for Governor of Minnesota against the Democrat incumbent, failed 2024 vice presidential candidate Tim Walz. The filing allows him to establish a campaign committee and begin raising funds.

Lindell has stated that his candidacy is not yet finalized. However, he plans to announce his decision during a news conference on December 11. His potential entry into the race could significantly impact the Republican primary field, which already includes several candidates.

Lindell’s involvement could bring heightened attention to the race, given his close ties to President Donald J. Trump and his active role in the MAGA movement.

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19 hours ago
Data
Economy

U.S. Private Sector Sheds 32,000 Jobs in Unexpected Decline: ADP Data.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Private sector employers in the U.S. cut 32,000 jobs in November, according to payroll firm ADP.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: ADP, small businesses, and economists analyzing the labor market.

📍WHEN & WHERE: November 2025, across the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Hiring has been choppy of late as employers weather cautious consumers and an uncertain macroeconomic environment,” said Nela Richardson, ADP chief economist.

🎯IMPACT: The report increases expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next week.

IN FULL

New data from payroll firm ADP shows that American private sector employers shed 32,000 jobs in November. While the job losses are concerning on their own, the data is especially worrying as forecasts had projected a rise in employment numbers for the month, some going as high as 40,000 jobs added.

ADP chief economist Nela Richardson commented on the situation, stating, “Hiring has been choppy of late as employers weather cautious consumers and an uncertain macroeconomic environment.” Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees were responsible for most of the losses, shedding 120,000 jobs during the month.

The professional and business services industry led the job cuts, eliminating 26,000 positions, while the leisure and hospitality sector added 13,000 jobs in preparation for the holiday season. Matthew Martin, senior U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, noted, “Small firms, those with less than 50 employees, have felt the pinch of policy uncertainty, rising input costs and high interest rates the most.”

Although ADP’s figures are not considered a definitive predictor of overall job growth, they are closely monitored as an economic indicator. The data comes at a time when official employment statistics remain incomplete due to the recent 43-day federal government shutdown initiated by the Senate Democrats.

Economists suggest that the ADP report increases the likelihood of the Federal Reserve moving to lower interest rates again at its upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on December 9-10. Oren Klachkin, Nationwide Financial Markets economist, stated, “There’s a high level of disagreement among Fed policymakers right now, but we maintain our call the doves will prevail over the hawks and the FOMC to vote for another 25bps interest rate reduction at next week’s meeting.”

The National Pulse reported in late November that Labor Department (DOL) data showed the U.S. economy adding 119,000 jobs in September, exceeding Wall Street expectations.

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19 hours ago
Lawfare

House Judiciary Committee Subpoenas Jack Smith for Deposition.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed former Special Counsel Jack Smith for a deposition regarding the Arctic Frost scandal.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jim Jordan, Jack Smith, House Judiciary Committee, and other House and Senate Republicans.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Subpoena issued on Wednesday; deposition scheduled for December 17, behind closed doors.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Due to your service as Special Counsel, the Committee believes that you possess information that is vital to its oversight of this matter.” – Jim Jordan

🎯IMPACT: The subpoena escalates Republican investigations into Jack Smith’s actions in the Arctic Frost scandal.

IN FULL

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) issued a subpoena to former Special Counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday, calling for his deposition to take place on December 17. The move comes as House Republicans prepare to ramp up their inquiry into Smith, the former Biden Department of Justice (DOJ), and U.S. District Court Judges James Boasberg and Beryl Howell over their involvement in the Arctic Frost scandal which saw Smith target President Donald J. Trump, numerous Republican lawmakers, and 430 Republican organizations and operatives in what appears to have been intended to be a massive RICO prosecution.

In a letter accompanying the subpoena, Jordan wrote, “Due to your service as Special Counsel, the Committee believes that you possess information that is vital to its oversight of this matter.” The deposition is set to occur behind closed doors, allowing committee members to question Smith for extended periods, unlike the five-minute intervals of public hearings.

Smith’s investigation into Trump included criminal charges related to the 2020 election and alleged retention of classified documents. Both cases were dropped following Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory, citing DOJ policy against prosecuting sitting presidents. Smith has defended his work, which a number of Republicans have labeled as overly broad and politically motivated.

The subpoena also demands all documents and communications tied to Smith’s tenure as Special Counsel. This follows a November 12 letter from the DOJ to Smith’s legal team, authorizing him to provide unrestricted testimony to Congress despite potential privilege concerns. Smith had previously offered to testify publicly before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, but Jordan‘s preference for a deposition format aims to build a more comprehensive record.

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