GET THE APP
Friday, June 26, 2026

Category: Politics
September 12, 2023
William Upton
News
Politics
TECH

WATCH: Democrat House Hopeful Demanded $$$ for Live Sex Acts.

Susanna Gibson, a Democrat candidate in a highly contested race for the Virginia House of Delegates, spent her spare time demanding payment for livestreamed sex acts with her husband on the internet. The mother of two and nurse practitioner is reported to have performed the sex acts on the website Chaturbate, where she had more than 5,700 followers. She told viewers she was “raising money for a good cause” in at least two of the explicit videos.

https://twitter.com/jrmajewski/status/1701432120323817820?s=46&t=ju97GtH3R5ftTcf9h1FWhw

The candidate’s lawyer, Daniel P. Watkins, says they are working with law enforcement and that the dissemination of the explicit videos violates Virginia law which states: “Any person who, with the intent to coerce, harass, or intimidate, maliciously disseminates or sells…” explicit images or videos “…where such person knows or has reason to know that he is not licensed or authorized to disseminate or sell such…” explicit images or videos “…is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.”

At least one individual doesn’t see a problem with Gibson’s secondary career. Adult entertainment industry lawyer, Corey D. Silverstein, responded to the incident saying, “I think it’s fantastic you have someone running who has an open sex life. It’s actually very refreshing.”

Control over the Virginia House of Delegates, the commonwealth’s lower legislative body, will be decided in this November in what is expected to be close election. The Republican Governor of Virginia, Glenn Youngkin, has built a sizable war chest to help ensure Republicans maintain control of the House and hopes to flip the State Senate, ending the current slim Democrat majority.

show less
Susanna Gibson, a Democrat candidate in a highly contested race for the Virginia House of Delegates, spent her spare time demanding payment for livestreamed sex acts with her husband on the internet. The mother of two and nurse practitioner is reported to have performed the sex acts on the website Chaturbate, where she had more than 5,700 followers. She told viewers she was "raising money for a good cause” in at least two of the explicit videos. show more
sad
September 11, 2023
William Upton
News
Politics

Team DeSantis Bemoans Primary Rules, Says They Aid Trump.

Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign is expected to fight against California’s new presidential primary rules during the state’s Republican Party convention at the end of September. In July, the CAGOP transitioned to a winner-take-all system, instead of allocating presidential primary delegates by Congressional district. Now if a candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote state-wide, they capture all of the state’s delegates. If no candidate reaches that benchmark, delegates are awarded proportionally.

President Donald Trump leads the field in California by over 50 points, appearing to be on track to secure all of the state’s 169 delegates. DeSantis, polling a distant 2nd place with only 16 percent would be awarded no delegates, angering Tallahassee-based consultants such as Erin Perrine, the official spokesman for DeSantis’s Never Back Down political action committee (PAC).

Perrine – who previously worked for the failed Dr. Oz campaign, as well as Trump’s 2020 re-election bid – said the changes were “Trump-inspired rigging”, arguing the California GOP was “making grassroots involvement impossible.”

The CA GOP says the changes are not for any particular candidate, but instead about ensuring the party is in compliance with new Republican National Committee (RNC) rules. The RNC has emphasized the need for primary candidates to campaign across the whole state and not just specific congressional districts in which they’re competitive.

In late August, Never Back Down ended its paid door-knocking operations in California, as well as in Nevada – another state where the DeSantis campaign is accusing the state party of attempting to rig the election for Trump.

show less
Ron DeSantis's presidential campaign is expected to fight against California's new presidential primary rules during the state's Republican Party convention at the end of September. In July, the CAGOP transitioned to a winner-take-all system, instead of allocating presidential primary delegates by Congressional district. Now if a candidate receives more than 50 percent of the vote state-wide, they capture all of the state's delegates. If no candidate reaches that benchmark, delegates are awarded proportionally. show more

Editor’s Notes

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

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
So after months of DeSantis and his online allies slamming Trump for talking about the rigging of 2020, they’re now accusing their own party – in California no less! – of rigging the primary against them? I knew this was all going to get a bit undignified and shameless, but the depths to which they’re now sinking is beyond what any of us imagined, I believe
for exclusive members-only insights
So after months of DeSantis and his online allies slamming Trump for talking about the rigging of 2020, they’re now accusing their own party – in California no less! – of rigging the primary against them? I knew this was all going to get a bit undignified and shameless, but the depths to which they’re now sinking is beyond what any of us imagined, I believe show more
for exclusive members-only insights
mitch mcconnell
September 11, 2023
Jake Welch
News
Politics

DATA: 3 in 4 Republicans Want Mitch McConnell Out.

The vast majority of Republican voters – 74 percent – agree that GOP Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell should resign from his position, with a whopping 49 percent “strongly agreeing” and another 25 percent “somewhat agreeing”, according to a recent survey of 1,062 likely voters from Rasmussen Reports.

Just one in five Republicans disagreed, with only three percent telling the pollsters that they “strongly disagree,” and want McConnell to stay. A further eight percent answered that they were not sure.

The same respondents were asked what their impression of McConnell is, to which only 34 percent of Republicans gave a positive response. Just seven percent answered “very favorable,” with 27 percent answering “somewhat favorable.” In fact, more Democrats have a “very favorable” impression of McConnell than GOP voters, at 12 percent.

The majority of Republicans have an unfavorable impression of McConnell at 56 percent, with 29 percent having a “very unfavorable” impression and 27 percent answering “somewhat unfavorable.”

McConnell’s health has been increasingly questioned over the past several months after he has twice fallen into a catatonic state while giving press conferences and having to be dragged away by his aides.

Meanwhile, McConnell-world is openly panicking about their D.C. grift coming to an end, with chief McConnell consultant Josh Holmes and his “partner” Michael Duncan having full-fledged X (formerly Twitter) breakdowns and threatening to deport right-wing reporters who stand against McConnell or his friend Brian Kemp in Georgia.

show less
The vast majority of Republican voters – 74 percent – agree that GOP Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell should resign from his position, with a whopping 49 percent "strongly agreeing" and another 25 percent "somewhat agreeing", according to a recent survey of 1,062 likely voters from Rasmussen Reports. show more
vivek
September 10, 2023
News
Politics

Based Vivek: ‘Deport US Citizens Born to Illegals’.

Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican businessman running for president in 2024, has stated that under his theoretical administration, children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants would be deported. This stance challenges the concept of birthright citizenship, which grants automatic citizenship to all persons born in the United States according to the 14th Amendment.

The position differs drastically from the camp of Florida Governor Ron Desantis, whose chief communications strategist Christina Pushaw has argued that she “supports” illegal immigrants and would try to establish a path to citizenship for them.

Ramaswamy says the language of the 14th Amendment can be interpreted to exclude the children of illegal immigrants. Despite being a political newcomer, Ramaswamy remains competitive among non-Trump candidates in Iowa.

In addition to his views on immigration, Ramaswamy has made bold claims about his ability to bring transformation to the federal government, vowing to dismantle the Department of Education. His campaign has recently gained momentum in Iowa, where he polls ahead of Senator Tim Scott, and former Governor Nikki Haley.

show less
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican businessman running for president in 2024, has stated that under his theoretical administration, children born in the United States to undocumented immigrants would be deported. This stance challenges the concept of birthright citizenship, which grants automatic citizenship to all persons born in the United States according to the 14th Amendment. show more
pelosi
September 10, 2023
Jake Welch
News
Politics

Pelosi Pledges Re-Election Run Next Year. She’ll Be 84.

Nancy Pelosi, twice the United States House of Representatives Speaker and former House Minority leader, will run to be re-elected to Congress in 2024, despite the fact she will be 84 years old next year.

Pelosi, first elected to the House of Representatives when Ronald Reagan was President in 1987, announced her intention to run in front of a number of her constituents in San Francisco on Friday, and went on to explain: “Our country needs America to show the world that our flag is still there, with liberty and justice for ALL. That is why I am running for reelection — and respectfully ask for your vote.”

“Now more than ever our City needs us to advance San Francisco values and further our recovery,” she added.

The former House Speaker has become infamous in recent years for having twice impeached former President Donald Trump and “somehow” having accrued a net worth of over $100 million despite her annual salary being in the hundreds of thousands.

Her decision to run again has re-ignited the debate surrounding America’s increasingly obvious gerontocracy, with senior political figures, such as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (81), Democrat Senator Dianne Feinstein (90), and President Joe Biden (80), all showing signs of advanced age. The oldest Republican senator is Iowa’s Chuck Grassley, who turns 90 this month.

show less
Nancy Pelosi, twice the United States House of Representatives Speaker and former House Minority leader, will run to be re-elected to Congress in 2024, despite the fact she will be 84 years old next year. show more

Editor’s Notes

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

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
mitch mcconnell
September 10, 2023
Jake Welch
News
Politics

Glitch McConnell Staffer Pledges to Deport Conservative Reporters.

Josh Holmes, the former Chief of Staff and Campaign Manager to Mitch McConnell and who now spends most of his time defending Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, has pledged to deport populist conservative reporters from the United States in an effort to preserve the current NeoCon and RINO (Republican In Name Only) order.

Holmes, after claiming the U.S. immigration system is worse than he thought because the editor of The National Pulse, Raheem Kassam, is permitted to reside in the country, told Kassam on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday evening:

“You have my word that if I ever get an opportunity I will support rigorous reforms to reunite you with your homeland.”

Kassam responded, “Your word is as valuable as your philosophy. So I reckon I’m alright,” highlighting the failure of the Republican Party, led by politicians like McConnell, to assume any control over the United States’ immigration system before the election of former President Donald Trump.

It is far from the first time so-called D.C. “conservatives” have attacked actual right wing reporters, with Team DeSantis showing regular disdain for those who refuse to peddle their anti-Trump narratives.

Holmes, who runs the hyper-establishment consulting chop shop known as “Cavalry,” is often seen “mentoring” young men in the city.

The “Republican” Georgia Governor Brian Kemp also showed his contempt for conservatives after he defended and rejected calls to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is leading the Georgia indictment of the 45th President.

show less
Josh Holmes, the former Chief of Staff and Campaign Manager to Mitch McConnell and who now spends most of his time defending Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, has pledged to deport populist conservative reporters from the United States in an effort to preserve the current NeoCon and RINO (Republican In Name Only) order. show more
paxton trial
September 10, 2023
William Upton
News
Politics

Star Witness Against Texas AG Ken Paxton Admits Many Impeachment Charges Not True.

A key witness for the prosecution in the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has admitted many of the charges made against the AG have no foundation. Ryan Vassar – a former aide – was pressed under cross-examination by Paxton’s defense attorney Mitch Little, wherein he admitted many of the claims made in the articles of impeachment appeared to be false. The star witness also confessed that he had reported Paxton to the FBI with no actual evidence of crimes.

WATCH:

 

The Paxton defense team’s cross-examination of Vassar undermined additional charges made in the articles of impeachment, with Vassar saying he was not aware of any instances of Paxton improperly accessing undisclosed records in his office.

The Texas House of Representatives voted to approve 20 articles of impeachment against the conservative Attorney General in May, despite Republicans holding the legislative majority. Former President Donald Trump called the impeachment of Paxton “very unfair” and has promised to fight against the Texas Republicans who let it proceed.

show less
A key witness for the prosecution in the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has admitted many of the charges made against the AG have no foundation. Ryan Vassar – a former aide – was pressed under cross-examination by Paxton's defense attorney Mitch Little, wherein he admitted many of the claims made in the articles of impeachment appeared to be false. The star witness also confessed that he had reported Paxton to the FBI with no actual evidence of crimes. show more
desantis donors
September 10, 2023
News
Politics

Backing Down: DeSantis Official Says ‘Strong Second’ is Ok In Iowa.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing a significant gap in both national and Iowa polls compared to former President Donald Trump, according to a campaign official. DeSantis had hoped to use Iowa as a launchpad for his campaign but has fallen behind Trump in the state. A recent poll found that 51 percent of likely GOP caucus-goers in Iowa chose Trump as their top choice, while DeSantis trailed at just 14 percent.

The two men appeared at the Cy-Hawk game on Saturday, with Trump receiving massive cheers alongside a smattering of jeers, while DeSantis scarcely attracted an audience beyond the staffers paid to accompany him.

“We believe it’s already a two-person race,” a top DeSantis campaign staffer told POLITICO this week. “But the reality is, on the ballot there are other choices, and our goal is to get this down to a two-person race on the ballot, especially as we head into South Carolina and beyond into March… a strong second-place [in Iowa] gives us an opportunity to go in[to] New Hampshire and show success.”

The Never Back Down Super PAC claims to have received commitments from over 12,000 Iowans to caucus for DeSantis and has already spent $5.5 million on TV ads. They plan to allocate nearly $30 million for ads, mailers, and direct voter contact in Iowa and New Hampshire before Thanksgiving.

show less
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing a significant gap in both national and Iowa polls compared to former President Donald Trump, according to a campaign official. DeSantis had hoped to use Iowa as a launchpad for his campaign but has fallen behind Trump in the state. A recent poll found that 51 percent of likely GOP caucus-goers in Iowa chose Trump as their top choice, while DeSantis trailed at just 14 percent. show more
new mexico
September 9, 2023
News
Politics

New Mexico’s Gov Suspends Gun Rights, Says Constitutional Oath ‘Not Absolute’.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, issued an emergency order on Friday suspending the right to carry guns in public across Albuquerque and the surrounding Bernalillo County for at least 30 days. The decision comes in response to recent instances of gun violence, including the shooting death of an 11-year-old boy outside a minor league baseball stadium earlier this week. The order, classified as an emergency public health order, applies to open and concealed carry in most public places, excluding police and licensed security guards. Violators could face civil penalties and fines up to $5,000.

Quizzed on the unconstitutionality of the order, Grisham stunningly responded: “No constitutional right, in my view, including my oath, is intended to be absolute.”

https://twitter.com/beauhightowerdn/status/1700288222734020921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1700288222734020921%7Ctwgr%5E890aa337874cc656f2f6b16e74fd6ac4c2fb4683%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fmedia%2Fnew-mexico-governor-shocks-comment-constitution-issuing-temporary-gun-ban-not-absolute

Grisham acknowledged her order will face legal challenges, with Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen stating concerns over violating constitutional rights and potential civil liability conflicts for his deputies.

This latest order follows a series of gun control measures signed by Governor Lujan Grisham, including a “red flag” law and a ban on gun possession for domestic violence offenders. As part of the emergency order, state regulators will conduct monthly inspections of firearms dealers statewide to ensure compliance with gun laws. The state Department of Health will also conduct a report on gunshot victims in New Mexico hospitals, aiming to gather demographic and firearm-related data to inform future policies.

show less
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, issued an emergency order on Friday suspending the right to carry guns in public across Albuquerque and the surrounding Bernalillo County for at least 30 days. The decision comes in response to recent instances of gun violence, including the shooting death of an 11-year-old boy outside a minor league baseball stadium earlier this week. The order, classified as an emergency public health order, applies to open and concealed carry in most public places, excluding police and licensed security guards. Violators could face civil penalties and fines up to $5,000. show more
September 8, 2023
Jack Montgomery
News
Politics

Governor Kristi Noem Endorses Trump.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is set to endorse Donald J. Trump at a rally in the Mount Rushmore State on Friday, praising him as a President who “shows up”.

“We’ve invited many other people to come to our state and talk to us, and they keep saying how insignificant South Dakota is,” she said.

“It’s not important to be in South Dakota right now; they want to be in Iowa or New Hampshire. And what I love about President Trump is he has said: ‘I will be there.’ He doesn’t ever overlook the little people, he doesn’t say states like South Dakota aren’t important, she said.

Governor Noem has championed election integrity since 2020, including paper ballots and voter ID, and recently signed a series of bills strengthening elections in her state even further.

She was also a much fiercer opponent of lockdown measures during the Wuhan virus pandemic than Trump rivals such as Ron DeSantis, despite the Floridian’s increasingly contested reputation as the key figure in pushing back against restrictions.

show less
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem is set to endorse Donald J. Trump at a rally in the Mount Rushmore State on Friday, praising him as a President who "shows up". show more