GET THE APP
Thursday, December 18, 2025

Category: Politics
May 13, 2024
News
Politics

WATCH: Kamala Tells Kids to ‘Kick That F**king Door Down’ to Progress in Politics.

Biden’s vice president, Kamala Harris, caused controversy at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies 2024 legislative leadership summit on Monday when she used vulgar language and appeared to tell young audience members to employ violence in pursuit of certain opportunities.

“We have to know that sometimes people will open the door for you and leave it open,” Harris said. “Sometimes they won’t, and then you need to kick that fucking door down.”

“Here’s the thing about breaking down barriers. It does not mean that you start on one side of the barrier and end up on another,” she said. “There’s breaking involved. And when you break things, you get cut, and you may bleed. And it is worth it every time.”

Harris‘s comments that “breaking” things is “worth it” even though “you get cut and you may bleed” may be seen by some observers as ill-timed. They come amidst mass protests, some of which have turned violent, against Israel’s war with Hamas in Gaza.

The vice president’s decision to use inappropriate language at an official event comes as the Biden campaign is struggling to attract young voters, many of whom are frustrated with his handling of the economy and formerly strong support for Israel.

show less
Biden's vice president, Kamala Harris, caused controversy at the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies 2024 legislative leadership summit on Monday when she used vulgar language and appeared to tell young audience members to employ violence in pursuit of certain opportunities. show more
May 11, 2024
Raheem J. Kassam
Politics

AUDIO: Mike Johnson Does a Trump Impression, And It’s About As Good as His Speakership.

Asked to perform an impersonation of President Donald Trump during an interview with POLITICO this week, Speaker Mike Johnson did about as good a job as he’s done running the House of Representatives as a Republican: quite terrible.

POLITICO Deep Dive podcast host Ryan Lizza goads Johnson into the impression, below, though it didn’t take much coaxing.

LISTEN: 

show less
Asked to perform an impersonation of President Donald Trump during an interview with POLITICO this week, Speaker Mike Johnson did about as good a job as he's done running the House of Representatives as a Republican: quite terrible. show more
May 10, 2024
William Upton
Politics

Trump Reveals Son Barron Advises Him on Politics.

Former President Donald J. Trump recently spoke about his youngest son, Barron, and his budding interest in politics. In a radio interview with Philadelphia’s Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, Trump spoke of his son’s enthusiasm for politics and academic acumen and revealed that the former First Son sometimes advises him on politics.

“He’s a smart one… he’s a great guy,” Trump said of his son Barron, who will graduate from high school next week. The former President continued: “And he’s really been a great student. And he does like politics.”

Trump said that Barron occasionally offers political advice. “It’s sort of funny. He’ll tell me sometimes, ‘Dad, this is what you have to do,'” he told the Kayal and Company hosts.

Barron, who recently turned 18, graduated from high school on May 17. Despite Democrat-aligned Judge Juan Merchan — who is presiding over the Mahnattan-based hush money trial — initially ruling that the former President would not be allowed to attend Barron’s graduation. However, the decision has since been revised, and the former President can now attend his son’s graduation ceremony.

The National Pulse reported on Thursday that Barron Trump will serve as a Republican National Convention delegate for Florida, casting a presidential nomination vote for his father. Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Tiffany Trump Boulos will also serve as delegates to the Republican Party convention on July 15-18.

Barron Trump has been the target of repeated corporate media attacks. Last week, The National Pulse revealed that the left-wing Daily Beast website fabricated a story about the former President‘s youngest son after failing to confirm rumors alleged by the site’s new ‘Chief Content Officer’ Joanna Coles.

show less
Former President Donald J. Trump recently spoke about his youngest son, Barron, and his budding interest in politics. In a radio interview with Philadelphia’s Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, Trump spoke of his son's enthusiasm for politics and academic acumen and revealed that the former First Son sometimes advises him on politics. show more
May 10, 2024
Election 2024
Politics

WATCH: James Carville Rages at Trump’s Success, Slams Biden Strategy: ‘It’s Not Working.’

Prominent political strategist James Carville openly expressed his concern over Donald Trump’s strengthening position and the Democratic party’s ineffective strategies. Carville warned that the Democrats’ unfocused approach is failing and voiced the need for new ways to approach the current political climate.

“Trump’s more ahead than he’s ever been,” Carville said. “It’s going the wrong way. It’s not working. Everything we’re that throwing is spaghetti at a wall, and none of it is sticking, me included,” he continued.

Despite his role in guiding former President Bill Clinton to victory in the 1992 presidential election, Carville admitted his disappointment and remarked, “The opinion I’ve come to is that I don’t matter.” Despite all his efforts, he confessed that no one seems to be listening to him. “It doesn’t matter. You can prepare, and you can be on TV, you can write pieces, you can have a YouTube channel, you can have a podcast, and nothing, nothing!” Carville said.

Other prominent figures in the media have echoed Carville’s inability to comprehend Trump’s resurgence. A recent PBS Newshour/NPR/Marist poll revealed that more Americans perceive Joe Biden as a threat to America than Trump, bewildering MSNBC commentators.

Former CNN host Chris Cuomo and respected pollster Frank Luntz have also publicly conceded that Trump’s chances of winning the presidency have substantially increased. Cuomo even went so far as to compare Trump’s momentum to that of Barack Obama in 2008, observing, “You know this guy’s gonna win by the way, this guy’s gonna win.”

show less
Prominent political strategist James Carville openly expressed his concern over Donald Trump's strengthening position and the Democratic party's ineffective strategies. Carville warned that the Democrats' unfocused approach is failing and voiced the need for new ways to approach the current political climate. show more
May 10, 2024
William Upton
Politics

Democrats Are TERRIFIED Their Convention Will Be a Pro-Hamas Sh*tshow.

Joe Biden‘s presidential campaign is exploring the possibility of moving much of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) online — as they did in 2020 during the pandemic — to minimize the potential disruption by pro-Hamas demonstrators. Allies of the 81-year-old Biden want a hybrid convention where the Democrat incumbent and rising stars within the party would speak in person, but other addresses would be pre-recorded and then aired on-site.

The goal of the hybrid would be to maximize pre-scripted television events while reducing the need for live programming that could be disrupted by protestors. Major party business, floor votes, and other convention mechanics would be brought off the floor and instead aired in a controlled and pre-recorded environment. This also would allow the DNC to sidestep Chicago‘s progressive mayor, Brandon Johnson, who is seen as sympathetic to the protestors.

One of the biggest concerns among convention planners is the roll-call vote. Some within the Democratic Party want to see a pre-recorded roll call vote like the one used in 2020. This would prevent any spontaneous outbursts on the floor that could be caught by the live-feed cameras used by the major television networks. “If there is one peep in that hall, the networks will be all over it,” one convention planner told POLITICO.

Ghosts of the 1968 Chicago convention continue to haunt Democrats. Already, protestors have managed to disrupt almost every event Biden has spoken about in recent weeks. Some Democrat operatives believe such disruptions within the convention hall itself could be disastrous, highlighting just how little control the 81-year-old incumbent has over his party and the country as a whole.

show less
Joe Biden's presidential campaign is exploring the possibility of moving much of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) online — as they did in 2020 during the pandemic — to minimize the potential disruption by pro-Hamas demonstrators. Allies of the 81-year-old Biden want a hybrid convention where the Democrat incumbent and rising stars within the party would speak in person, but other addresses would be pre-recorded and then aired on-site. show more
May 10, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Politics

MTG, Who Raised $$$ Off The Failed Speaker Putsch, Says It Was ‘A Great Victory.’

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims her motion to dismiss House Speaker Mike Johnson, rejected in a 359-43 vote on Wednesday, was “a great victory.” Speaking to War Room host Steven K. Bannon, she said her failed putsch “was a great victory for the American people to see the truth, for the curtain to be drawn back and [for] them to see the ugly truth. The uniparty is alive and well in the people’s House.”

Greene argues the vote against her motion “proved that Mike Johnson is completely bought and paid for by the Democrats.” However, as recently as January, Greene said bringing a motion against Johnson would be “the dumbest thing that could happen.”

“I’m kind of sick of the chaos. I came here to be serious about solving problems, not to produce clickbait,” she said at the time.

Before she began pushing a motion to vacate, Green had been struggling with campaign financing issues. She reportedly raised $3.75 million in donations in 2023, but spent around $5 million. The crusade against Johnson helped her raise a flood of small-dollar contributions and right the proverbial ship.

“You got to keep the circus going to sell tickets,” a GOP strategist said of her recent actions.

The stunt was opposed by Donald Trump, who has warned disunity “will be portrayed as CHAOS” by the Democrats. He believes this would negatively impact everyone in the GOP — including himself.

Despite being critical of Johnson, National Pulse editor-in-chief Raheem Kassam has also argued against an ouster. While Johnson may be disappointing, he warns, a Democrat-controlled House could endorse Jamie Raskin’s legislation declaring Trump an insurrectionist to try and keep him off the ballot in November. Its increased power over committees could also be abused, and it could even refuse to certify a Trump election victory in 2025.

show less
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims her motion to dismiss House Speaker Mike Johnson, rejected in a 359-43 vote on Wednesday, was "a great victory." Speaking to War Room host Steven K. Bannon, she said her failed putsch "was a great victory for the American people to see the truth, for the curtain to be drawn back and [for] them to see the ugly truth. The uniparty is alive and well in the people's House." show more

Editor’s Notes

Behind-the-scenes political intrigue exclusively for Pulse+ subscribers.

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Ok, so just to be clear… MTG, alongside key DeSantis-world allies like Thomas Massie and Chip Roy, pushed a motion to vacate that would likely result in Democrat control of the House, wherein they would immediately pass legislation to ban Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot
for exclusive members-only insights
Ok, so just to be clear… MTG, alongside key DeSantis-world allies like Thomas Massie and Chip Roy, pushed a motion to vacate that would likely result in Democrat control of the House, wherein they would immediately pass legislation to ban Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot show more
for exclusive members-only insights
May 9, 2024
Politics

Republicans Issue More Threats Over Israel Sanctions Than Trump Lawfare.

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are drawing up draft sanctions that could be brought into force against the International Criminal Court (ICC) should it pursue arrest warrants for Israeli officials over alleged war crimes in Gaza. The lawmakers stress the move is merely precautionary at the moment. The moves are, however, more fierce than anything the group has done to stop the lawfare against former President Donald Trump.

Representative Michael McCaul (R-TX), the House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman, acknowledged Tuesday that legislation imposing sanctions is in the drafting stage. He also emphasized that lawmakers continue to communicate with ICC prosecutor Karim Khan, stressing the repercussions should the ICC proceed with warrants. McCaul said the House sanctions legislation would be an extension of a Senate bill introduced last year that targets ICC officials involved in investigating U.S. allies who are not ICC members — including Israel.

Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), along with a dozen of his Senate Republican colleagues, issued a letter to Khan on Monday warning him against prosecuting Israeli officials for crimes in Gaza. The Senators said that Khan, his staff, and his family could all be the targets of sanctions and barred from entering the U.S.

Neither the United States nor Israel is among the 124 signatories of the ICC Rome Statute of 1998, an international agreement establishing the global court and its tenuous legal authority. However, in 2015, the Palestinian territories were granted the status of an ICC member state despite not being officially recognized as a country by many nations around the world.

Since the admission of the Palestinian territories, the U.S. has worked to safeguard itself and Israel against potential war crimes prosecutions that could be brought by the terrorist group Hamas, which governs the Gaza region.

show less
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are drawing up draft sanctions that could be brought into force against the International Criminal Court (ICC) should it pursue arrest warrants for Israeli officials over alleged war crimes in Gaza. The lawmakers stress the move is merely precautionary at the moment. The moves are, however, more fierce than anything the group has done to stop the lawfare against former President Donald Trump. show more
May 9, 2024
Culture
Politics

Hillary Clinton’s Feminist Musical – ‘Suffs’ – is Bombing on Broadway.

Hillary Clinton‘s feminist Broadway production “Suffs” is struggling at the box office and failing to attract an audience, despite being praised and promoted by the mainstream media. “Suffs” is a musical about the rise of the suffragette movement. Clocking in at nearly three hours, the production features a cast comprised entirely of women and “non-binary” individuals.

Last week, it played to 81 percent theater capacity; the previous week, it played to 78 percent capacity, according to data from The Broadway League.

Broadway operates under the strategy of dynamic ticket pricing, leading to a possibly inflated occupancy figure as shows often resort to significantly discounted tickets to bolster attendance. This can result in a net loss to producers. Clinton is one of the producers of “Suffs” along with Kamala Harris’s niece, Meena Harris.

Clinton, who has carved out a strong presence on Broadway, has been invested in the musical’s promotion. She attended the opening and used media appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and CBS Sunday Morning to advertise the show.

Clinton’s affiliation with “Suffs” also extended to a recent Broadway-themed fundraiser for President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, which was co-hosted by her and Lin-Manuel Miranda and included a performance by the “Suffs” cast.

show less
Hillary Clinton's feminist Broadway production "Suffs" is struggling at the box office and failing to attract an audience, despite being praised and promoted by the mainstream media. "Suffs" is a musical about the rise of the suffragette movement. Clocking in at nearly three hours, the production features a cast comprised entirely of women and “non-binary” individuals. show more
May 9, 2024
Crime
Politics

Jewish Man Charged After Hitting Palestine Protester With Car.

Reuven Kahane, 57, was charged with second-degree assault after a conflict with two pro-Palestinian protesters resulted in him striking a 55-year-old woman with his car on Manhattan‘s Upper East Side, according to NYPD. The incident occurred around 9 AM on Tuesday. The demonstrators reportedly reacted by vandalizing Kahane’s vehicle.

The injured protester, identified as Maryellen Novak, received treatment for minor injuries at Weill Cornell Medical Center. Despite this, Novak was later arrested and charged with criminal mischief and unlawful assembly. The second involved protester, John Rozendaal, 63, was also arrested on criminal mischief charges.

Kahane was arraigned on Wednesday morning and subsequently released without bail. In a statement, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office said it had decided not to prosecute Novak and Rozendaal.

In defense of Kahane, lawyers Sara Shulevitz and Mindy Meyer indicated that additional facts in this case will emerge and expressed confidence that their client will be cleared of all charges.

Genealogical records suggest that Kahane is a cousin of Rabbi Meir Kahane, a prominent Jewish activist who founded the Jewish Defense League and led a militant anti-Arab movement in Israel. The late rabbi died after speaking at a Zionist conference in New York City in 1990.

Pro-Palestinian protests have erupted in cities across the country, with police arresting hundreds of demonstrators. The protests have become a significant issue for Joe Biden, who has tried to appease both sides as he faces a revolt from the progressive left over his government’s support for Israel.

show less
Reuven Kahane, 57, was charged with second-degree assault after a conflict with two pro-Palestinian protesters resulted in him striking a 55-year-old woman with his car on Manhattan's Upper East Side, according to NYPD. The incident occurred around 9 AM on Tuesday. The demonstrators reportedly reacted by vandalizing Kahane's vehicle. show more
May 9, 2024
William Upton
Politics
TECH

Top DeSantis Advisor Lands Gig Lobbying for Zuckerberg’s Meta.

The policy director and senior advisor on Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL)’s unsuccessful Republican presidential primary campaign has landed a new gig. Dustin Carmack, who has worked in policy positions with DeSantis, the Heritage Foundation, and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, is now a director of public policy at Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.

In his new role, likely courtesy of the revolving door between many Big Tech companies and establishment Republican staffers, Carmack will push Meta‘s policy agenda across the Southern and South Eastern United States — presumably including Florida, where his previous boss is still governor.

Prior to joining Meta, Carmack had been a critic of Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg. In a 2022 interview with Fox Business, Carmack accused Facebook of using its oversight council to “punt decision-making.” The council has often been used to shield Facebook and Meta executives from criticism by both Republican and Democrat lawmakers over some of the tech giant’s more controversial decisions. 

While it is unusual for a Big Tech company to hire a Republican critic, it isn’t unheard of. There is a revolving door among Congressional and think-tank staffers in Washington, D.C., and Big Tech. After several years on Capitol Hill building relationships with committee staff and lawmakers, these policy staffers will leave for more lucrative jobs with the left-leaning tech companies.

In the case of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg has come under fire on numerous occasions for blatantly meddling in American democracy. He has used his vast wealth to train left-wing poll workers and hijack local elections. Additionally, Facebook has admitted to censoring truthful information — including the Hunter Biden laptop story — effectively spreading disinformation as voters head to the polls.

WATCH:

show less
The policy director and senior advisor on Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL)'s unsuccessful Republican presidential primary campaign has landed a new gig. Dustin Carmack, who has worked in policy positions with DeSantis, the Heritage Foundation, and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, is now a director of public policy at Meta — the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. show more