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February 13, 2024
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Senate Passes $95B ‘America Last’ War Package for Ukraine, Israel, & Taiwan.

The United States Senate approved a $95 billion ‘aid’ package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan early Tuesday morning, with all Democrats and 22 Republicans voting for it.

“With the strong bipartisan support we have here in the Senate, with this vote, I believe that if Speaker Johnson brought this bill to the House floor, it will pass with the same strong bipartisan support,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

However, the bill’s future in the House is uncertain, as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La) has expressed his opposition to any foreign aid package without real measures to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.

“[In] the absence of having received any single border policy change from the Senate, the House will have to continue to work its own will on these important matters,” Johnson wrote in a statement released Monday night ahead of the Senate vote. “America deserves better than the Senate’s status quo.”

Former President Donald Trump opposed the bill, writing on Truth Social on Saturday: “NO MONEY IN THE FORM OF FOREIGN AID SHOULD BE GIVEN TO ANY COUNTRY UNLESS IT IS DONE AS A LOAN… WE SHOULD NEVER GIVE MONEY ANYMORE WITHOUT THE HOPE OF A PAYBACK, OR WITHOUT ‘STRINGS’ ATTACHED. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SHOULD BE ‘STUPID’ NO LONGER!”

Republican Senators who voted against the bill echoed these sentiments. “We must fix our country before devoting more resources to Ukraine. That’s our message, and the fight goes on,” said Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio).

On Monday, Vance issued a memo to his colleagues warning that the aid package in question contained a buried impeachment trigger that effectively makes it impossible for a future President to work for peace between Ukraine and Russia without being impeached.

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The United States Senate approved a $95 billion ‘aid’ package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan early Tuesday morning, with all Democrats and 22 Republicans voting for it. show more
February 12, 2024
Ed Kozak
Data
Election 2024
News
Politics

DATA: 9/10 Say Biden ‘Too Old’ for 2nd Term.

Nearly 9 out of 10 Americans — 86 percent — believe that Joe Biden is too old to serve another term as President, according to a recent ABC News/Ipsos poll. Although 59 percent of those polled believed that both Biden and former President Donald Trump are too old to serve as President, more than a quarter — 27 percent — believed that just Biden is too old compared to only 3 percent who felt the same way about Trump.

The poll comes amidst increasing concerns about Biden’s mental state and cognitive abilities following a series of gaffes and a damning report by special counsel Robert Hur regarding the current President’s mishandling of classified documents. Hur, who decided not to prosecute Biden, described him as an “elderly man with a poor memory” and revealed that he could not remember when his son Beau died or when his terms as Vice President began or ended.

Earlier this month, Biden also claimed to have met with French President François Mitterrand of France, who died in 1996, at the G7 Summit. Days later, he claimed to have spoken with German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, who died in 2017, at the same summit. Immediately following the release of Hur’s report, Biden confused the Mexican and Egyptian presidents.

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Nearly 9 out of 10 Americans — 86 percent — believe that Joe Biden is too old to serve another term as President, according to a recent ABC News/Ipsos poll. Although 59 percent of those polled believed that both Biden and former President Donald Trump are too old to serve as President, more than a quarter — 27 percent — believed that just Biden is too old compared to only 3 percent who felt the same way about Trump. show more
February 12, 2024
Ed Kozak
Politics

White House Refuses Biden Cognitive Test as Part of Upcoming Physical.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed Monday that Joe Biden will not receive a cognitive test during his upcoming physical exam, despite increasing concerns about the 81-year-old’s mental faculties.

“I’m just gonna say what Dr. O’Connor said to me about a year ago when [Biden’s physical] was released,” Jean-Pierre responded when asked if the notion of Biden’s taking a cognitive test was a legitimate idea. “The president proves every day how he operates and how he thinks, by dealing with world leaders, by making difficult decisions on behalf of the American people — whether it’s domestic or it’s national security,” Jean-Pierre said.

In the year since Biden’s last physical, however, several stories have emerged that seriously call into question both Biden’s memory and general cognitive abilities.

Last week, Special Counsel Robert Hur released a report following an investigation into Biden’s mishandling of classified documents. The report recommended against charging Biden with a crime, describing him as an “elderly man with a poor memory.” Hur also revealed that Biden could not remember the date of his son Beau’s death nor when he was Vice President. The same week, Biden told a crowd that he spoke with deceased French President François Mitterrand and deceased German Chancellor Helmut Kohl at the G7 Summit. Immediately following the release of Hur’s report, Biden also appeared to imply that Mexico borders Gaza.

A recent poll found that nearly nine out of 10 Americans believe Biden is too old to serve a second term as President.

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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed Monday that Joe Biden will not receive a cognitive test during his upcoming physical exam, despite increasing concerns about the 81-year-old’s mental faculties. show more
February 12, 2024
William Upton
Politics
War

Ukraine Funding Bill Tries to Make Peace Illegal.

Provisions buried in the Ukraine supplemental funding bill would make it nearly impossible for a future president to pursue a peaceful resolution to the conflict without facing impeachment from Congress. U.S. Senator J.D. Vance is raising the alarm regarding the legislative text and its implications for a future Trump presidency should Trump pursue peace between Ukraine and Russia.

In a memo to colleagues, Vance warns of a buried impeachment trigger using the same obscure budget laws Democrats cited during President Trump’s 2019 impeachment. Contained in the supplemental funding bill, Vance notes, are appropriations totaling $1.6 billion for foreign military financing and $13.7 billion for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative — both budgeted into 2025. This would extend the funding into the first term of a possible second Trump administration. Should a future President Trump move to pause these funds to allow for a peace process to move forward, it could trigger a similar impeachment scenario Trump faced in 2019.

In 2019, the Republican President was accused by Congressional Democrats of ‘abuse of power’ and ‘obstruction of Congress’ for withholding aid that had been earmarked to be sent to Ukraine. Democrats argued former President Trump contravened the opinions of “career experts” — and the Impoundment Control Act — to pressure Ukraine’s political leadership to divulge information regarding their dealings with Joe Biden when he served as vice president. While the Democrats were successful in impeaching Trump in the House, the Senate declined to convict Trump.

Should former President Trump retake the White House and, as promised, pursue an end to the conflict in Eastern Europe, the cost of peace may very well be another attempt by Congressional Democrats to impeach him. “The supplemental represents an attempt by the foreign policy blob/deep state to stop President Trump from pursuing his desired policy, and if he does so anyways, to provide grounds to impeach him and undermine his administration,” Vance argues in his memo to colleagues, adding: “All Republicans should oppose its passage.”

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Provisions buried in the Ukraine supplemental funding bill would make it nearly impossible for a future president to pursue a peaceful resolution to the conflict without facing impeachment from Congress. U.S. Senator J.D. Vance is raising the alarm regarding the legislative text and its implications for a future Trump presidency should Trump pursue peace between Ukraine and Russia. show more
February 12, 2024
Election 2024
News
Politics

RFK’s SuperPAC Spent $7 MILLION on A Super Bowl Ad.

The SuperPAC backing Robert Kennedy Jr.’s (RFK, Jr.) independent presidential bid drew mixed reactions after running a 30-second television spot during the Super Bowl. The advertisement — which the American Values 2024 SuperPAC said cost $7 million — used elements of a 1960 campaign spot run Kennedy’s his uncle, former President John F. Kennedy.

Borrowing visual and musical motifs from the John F. Kennedy campaign’s television spot, the RFK, Jr. advertisement featured images of the independent candidate’s testimony before Congress and his engaging in outdoor activities. The ad ended with the tagline: “Vote independent.”

When the campaign spot initially aired last night, Kennedy embraced the message, promoting its message on  X (formerly Twitter). “Our momentum is growing,” he wrote, adding: “It’s time for an Independent President to heal the divide in our country.”

However, just hours later, RFK, Jr. moved to distance himself from the SuperPAC’s Super Bowl spot. “I’m so sorry if the Super Bowl advertisement caused anyone in my family pain. The ad was created and aired by the American Values Super PAC without any involvement or approval from my campaign,” Kennedy posted on X (formerly Twitter). He continued: “FEC rules prohibit Super PACs from consulting with me or my staff. I love you all. God bless you.”

The Kennedy family has repeatedly criticized RFK, Jr.’s independent presidential bid, with the SuperPAC’s ad drawing renewed consternation. In October, several members of the Kennedy clan signed an open letter condemning RFK, Jr.’s campaign.

“My cousin’s Super Bowl ad used our uncle’s faces- and my Mother’s,” said Bobby Shriver – RFK, Jr.’s cousin – on X (formerly Twitter). “She would be appalled by his deadly health care views. Respect for science, vaccines, & health care equity were in her DNA. She strongly supported my health care work at @ONECampaign & @RED which he opposes.”

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The SuperPAC backing Robert Kennedy Jr.’s (RFK, Jr.) independent presidential bid drew mixed reactions after running a 30-second television spot during the Super Bowl. The advertisement — which the American Values 2024 SuperPAC said cost $7 million — used elements of a 1960 campaign spot run Kennedy’s his uncle, former President John F. Kennedy. show more
February 12, 2024
Jack Montgomery
NatSec
Politics

SecDef Austin in Critical Care, Duties Transferred.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, 70, has been hospitalized again with “symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue,” and his official duties have been transferred to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks.

“Tonight, after a series of tests and evaluations, the Secretary was admitted into the critical care unit at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for supportive care and close monitoring,” a Pentagon statement said on Sunday evening, adding, “At this time, it is not clear how long Secretary Austin will remain hospitalized. The current bladder issue is not expected to change his anticipated full recovery. His cancer prognosis remains excellent. Updates on the Secretary’s condition will be provided as soon as possible.”

Austin faced impeachment calls for failing to inform his chain of command when he was hospitalized last month, at a time when the Department of Defense (DoD) was grappling with crises in the Middle East and the Red Sea.

In the wake of his prostate cancer diagnosis and subsequent surgery, Austin stated that he would quickly notify both his deputy and the White House Situation Room if he were to experience further health complications. He also publicly apologized to Biden for the initial lack of communication.

This had not been an oversight, however, as Austin had actively taken steps to cover up his health issues, including asking paramedics to attend his residence with their ambulance’s lights and sirens off.

Following Austin’s initial resumption of his responsibilities, the Biden regime downplayed concerns over his fitness for high office despite the fact he was essentially a work-from-home Cabinet member. Two Navy SEALs subsequently died on a mission he oversaw from his sick bed.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, 70, has been hospitalized again with “symptoms suggesting an emergent bladder issue,” and his official duties have been transferred to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks. show more
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February 12, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Data
Politics

DATA: Trump is Most ‘Respected’ Leader in America.

Donald Trump enjoys the respect of a strong plurality of American voters, polling far ahead of Joe Biden, Nimarata ‘Nikki’ Haley, and a host of other leading Democrats and Republicans according to new Rasmussen data. Forty-two percent of likely voters opted for Trump as the person they “most respect as a leader” when offered the choice between the former president, the incumbent, Haley, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Mitt Romney.

Biden was the choice of only 21 percent of likely voters, rising slightly to 25 percent among men but dropping to 18 percent among women. He performed even worse among voters aged 16 to 39 — a key demographic for the Democrat in 2020 — earning the support of just 16 percent of the cohort, compared to 34 percent for Trump.

Significantly, Trump appears to be far more successful at winning over not only his party’s base but also earning the respect of Democrat voters and independent voters. Seventy-five percent of GOP voters chose Trump, but only 43 percent of Democrats chose Biden. Trump was also the choice of 13 percent of Democrat voters and 39 percent of ‘Other’ voters, while Biden was the choice of just seven percent of Republicans and 13 percent of ‘Other’ voters.

Among the also-rans, Obama had the strongest performance but was still far behind Trump on respect, being the choice of just 17 percent of likely voters. Haley was the choice of five percent of likely voters and three percent of women, whom she claims she appeals to.

The worst performer was Clinton, chosen by just two percent of likely voters and an even lower one percent of Democrat voters.

Romney, the former GOP presidential candidate and leading ‘Never Trump’ voice, did not perform much better, being chosen by just three percent of likely voters.

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Donald Trump enjoys the respect of a strong plurality of American voters, polling far ahead of Joe Biden, Nimarata 'Nikki' Haley, and a host of other leading Democrats and Republicans according to new Rasmussen data. Forty-two percent of likely voters opted for Trump as the person they "most respect as a leader" when offered the choice between the former president, the incumbent, Haley, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Mitt Romney. show more
February 11, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Immigration
Politics

VA Dems Want to Incentivize Illegal Immigration by Giving Migrant Minors Free Healthcare.

Virginia Democrats are pushing legislation extending “state-funded comprehensive health care coverage” to illegal aliens under 19 years of age who are not already covered by a health plan or insurance.

The so-called ‘Cover All Kids’ bill, complains Republican State Senator Glen Sturtevant, will “undermine legal immigration and incentivize illegal immigration,” coming alongside similar proposals to “grant illegal immigrants driver’s licenses.” He estimated the cost to Virginia taxpayers from the healthcare bill at over $100 million.

“These bad policies jeopardize not just Virginia’s healthcare system but create perverse incentives that illegal immigrants will see as a green light to travel to Virginia for free schooling, driver’s licenses, and now, free healthcare,” Sturtevant warned, comparing the Democrat agenda to the “sanctuary” policies which have seen cities like New York and Chicago become magnets for illegal aliens, incurring huge costs.

Similar “perverse incentives” have been seen in Massachusetts, where state ‘right to shelter’ laws have seen migrants crowd into hotels across the country at taxpayers’ expense. Whistleblowers say the scheme is running up enormous costs, with the migrants given “free diapers, wipes, toiletries, free tablets and phones, free English lessons, state caseworkers making sure all entitlements are taken, free Uber and Lyft rides, [and] free bus passes,” among a host of other benefits.

They are also said to be eating up first responder resources, with police and firefighters attending migrant hotels to deal with “fights, guns, drugs, [and] overdoses” on a daily basis.

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Virginia Democrats are pushing legislation extending "state-funded comprehensive health care coverage" to illegal aliens under 19 years of age who are not already covered by a health plan or insurance. show more
February 10, 2024
William Upton
Politics
World

Poland’s Globalist PM Says Reagan ‘Turning in His Grave’ Over Ukraine Funding.

The newly installed Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, said Republicans in the United States Senate opposed to a new $60 billion round of funding for Ukraine should be ashamed of themselves. Tusk added the late U.S. President Ronald Reagan would be “turning in his grave.”

Senate Republicans — joined by several Democrats — successfully blocked a Ukraine/U.S. Border supplemental funding bill over several provisions that would have actually weakened U.S. border security. Responding to the supplemental bill’s defeat on X (formerly Twitter), Tusk said: “Dear Republican Senators of America. Ronald Reagan, who helped millions of us to win back our freedom and independence, must be turning in his grave today.”

Following parliamentary elections last October, Poland’s right-wing Law and Justice Party lost its outright majority in the legislative body. For nearly two months, Law and Justice attempted to form a governing majority. However, on December 11th, the party’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki lost a ‘no confidence’ vote — and power. Tusk was elected Prime Minister hours after his Civic Coalition — an alliance of globalist interests and left-wing parties — successfully formed a coalition government.

The Tusk government in Poland moved swiftly against anyone even seen as sympathetic to the Law and Justice Party. He fired the leadership of the country’s public radio and television stations and shut the entities down. Tusk also ordered Polish police to storm the Presidential Palace to arrest two former Law and Justice government ministers despite both having received pardons from President Andrzej Duda, who is aligned with Law and Justice. U.S. President Joe Biden approved of Tusk’s actions against Law and Justice, according to Poland’s Minister of Justice, Adam Bodnar.

Although Senate Republicans blocked the Ukraine/U.S. Border supplemental bill, a standalone bill providing aid for Ukraine and Israel advanced through the Senate on Thursday with significant Republican support.

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The newly installed Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, said Republicans in the United States Senate opposed to a new $60 billion round of funding for Ukraine should be ashamed of themselves. Tusk added the late U.S. President Ronald Reagan would be "turning in his grave.” show more
February 10, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Economy
News
Politics
World

EU Backpedals on Green Agenda Due to Farmer Protests.

The European Union (EU) is diluting radical green agenda policies on emissions as farmers stricken by onerous regulations, tax hikes, price rises, and a glut of Ukrainian produce stage protests across the bloc.

Initially, the EU intended to require all sectors to cut emissions, specifying a 30 percent reduction in agricultural “pollution” by 2040. The revised plan omits this, a push to end fuel subsidies, and plans to pressure EU citizens into eating less meat.

The upheaval has been primarily driven by farmers fearing the economic impact of the EU’s green policies. There have been significant protests in Germany, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, among other countries.

The updated draft now frames agriculture positively, highlighting the sector’s role in the EU’s “food sovereignty.”

The European Commission, the EU’s unelected executive, now claims it will take a “balanced approach.” Supposedly, this will give equal consideration to climate change and citizens’ livelihoods.

Whether the concessions will be enough to dissuade farmers from their protests remains to be seen. On Friday, farmers in Poland began what is expected to be a 30-day blockade of the Ukrainian border. They are protesting being undercut by the flood of Ukrainian produce the EU has allowed into the bloc.

Ukrainian farmers do not face the same costly regulations as EU farmers. This has made it difficult for EU farmers to remain competitive.

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The European Union (EU) is diluting radical green agenda policies on emissions as farmers stricken by onerous regulations, tax hikes, price rises, and a glut of Ukrainian produce stage protests across the bloc. show more