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November 14, 2024
Politics
TRUMP TRANSITION 2024/5

Thune Claims Gaetz AG Confirmation Is Uncertain.

Senate Majority Leader-designate John Thune announced Thursday that the confirmation of former Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) as the next U.S. Attorney General remains uncertain. President-elect Donald J. Trump nominated Gaetz on Wednesday, leading the ex-congressman to step down from his House seat.

Thune remarked that it is uncertain whether Gaetz would secure the necessary backing for Senate confirmation. He emphasized the importance of the Senate Republicans’ thorough evaluation, saying, “I don’t know until we start the process, and that’s what we intend to do with him and all the other potential nominees.”

Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) expressed caution, citing concerns over the Justice Department’s prior investigation into Gaetz, which was ultimately dismissed. Additionally, Gaetz faced a politically motivated inquiry by the House’s Ethics Committee before his resignation. Rounds suggested, “Most certainly, it would be concerning because it’s part of his file.” Gaetz has repeatedly asserted his innocence regarding all investigations.

The National Pulse reported on Thursday that Federal Trade Commission chairwoman Lina Khan—appointed to office by Democrat President Joe Biden—is backing Gaetz’s nomination. Both Khan and Gaetz are critics of Big Tech and have advocated using antitrust to end the anticompetitive practices of companies like Google and Meta.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Senate Majority Leader-designate John Thune announced Thursday that the confirmation of former Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) as the next U.S. Attorney General remains uncertain. President-elect Donald J. Trump nominated Gaetz on Wednesday, leading the ex-congressman to step down from his House seat. show more
November 14, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Politics
UK

Tractor Rebellion: Farmers Threaten Massive Road Blockade.

Farmers are threatening to blockade roads across the United Kingdom in response to the leftist Labour government’s new farm tax, which could force small farmers to sell their land. Next week, farmers are set to hold a protest in London against the new levy—an inheritance tax of 20 percent on inherited farming assets worth at least £1 million (~$1.3 million).

The National Farmers Union (NFU) has warned that many family farmers can have assets worth a million pounds but only five-figure incomes, meaning their inheritors would be forced to sell up to pay a 20 percent death tax. It is set to be implemented in April 2026.

Clive Bailye, an organizer of next week’s protest, warns, “If Tuesday doesn’t work, then the Government will have picked a fight with the wrong group of people. Farmers have lots of vehicles and equipment, and if they wanted, they could shut down every road in Britain.”

The average age of a British farmer is 59, with 40 percent being over 65, meaning that many farms could be set to be passed on in the coming years.

Similar farmer rebellions have been seen in Continental Europe, where governments have targeted farmers in countries like the Netherlands to enforce European Union (EU) climate diktats. Dutch farmers were told to restrict their fields to two cows each in order to combat climate change and implement other EU measures related to nitrogen, methane, and other gases.

The farmers in the Netherlands blocked roads with their tractors, blockading supermarket distribution centers in 2022.

The mass movement led to the formation of the Farmer-Citizens Movement, which now has seats in the Dutch Parliament, the Senate, and the European Parliament.

Image by Alan Fryer.

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Farmers are threatening to blockade roads across the United Kingdom in response to the leftist Labour government's new farm tax, which could force small farmers to sell their land. Next week, farmers are set to hold a protest in London against the new levy—an inheritance tax of 20 percent on inherited farming assets worth at least £1 million (~$1.3 million). show more
November 14, 2024
Election 2024
Politics

Adios! Eva Longoria Relocates Family Abroad, Calls U.S. ‘Dystopian’.

Actress Eva Longoria has relocated with her family outside the United States, now splitting time between Mexico and Spain. In a recent interview, the actress cited the deterioration of living conditions in California as the impetus for her family’s departure from the country, noting the increasing homeless population and high taxes. However, she said President Donald J. Trump’s re-election was the final straw.

“I had my whole adult life here. But even before [the coronavirus pandemic], it was changing. The vibe was different,” Longoria said. “And then COVID happened, and it pushed it over the edge. Whether it’s the homelessness or the taxes, not that I want to shit on California—it just feels like this chapter in my life is done now.”

The Hollywood celebrity, who first achieved fame on the show Desperate Housewives, was an outspoken supporter of Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), during the 2024 presidential election. “The shocking part is not that he won. It’s that a convicted criminal who spews so much hate could hold the highest office,” Longoria said regarding President-elect Trump’s landslide victory last week.

“If he keeps his promises, it’s going to be a scary place,” the actress said. Longoria has long been an advocate for mass immigration and open borders policies.

Exemplifying Hollywood entitlement, Longoria feigned shock that many Americans disagree with her political preferences, saying, “It was like, ‘Does my vote really matter? Am I really making a difference?'”

Longoria says that while she has been able to relocate outside the U.S., most Americans are not so lucky: “They’re going to be stuck in this dystopian country, and my anxiety and sadness is for them.”

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Actress Eva Longoria has relocated with her family outside the United States, now splitting time between Mexico and Spain. In a recent interview, the actress cited the deterioration of living conditions in California as the impetus for her family's departure from the country, noting the increasing homeless population and high taxes. However, she said President Donald J. Trump's re-election was the final straw. show more
November 14, 2024
Politics
TECH

Crazed Muslim Pol Says ‘Racist’ Elon Musk Reads His DMs.

Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has accused Elon Musk of accessing his private messages as part of a campaign to damage his reputation. Yousaf alleges that Musk scrutinizes the confidential communications of individuals perceived as threats. The former leader of the left-separatist Scottish National Party (SNP) has expressed certainty that Musk, the owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter), is racist.

The feud between Yousaf and Musk dates back to Yousaf’s tenure as Scotland’s First Minister—roughly equivalent to a U.S. state governor. With Musk recently appointed by U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump to head a department aimed at increasing government efficiency, tensions have escalated. During recent unrest in England and Northern Ireland, Yousaf labeled Musk a “race baiter” and one of the “most dangerous men on the planet.” In response, Musk called Yousaf “super racist against white people” and challenged him to take legal action if he disagreed, suggesting that any such process would reveal damaging private messages.

“Legal discovery will show that however big a racist he’s been in public communications, he is vastly worse in private communications,” Musk said.

Yousaf believes Musk’s remarks are intended to intimidate, asserting on Tortoise Media’s ‘Elon’s Spies’ podcast that Musk has a team dedicated to gathering information to tarnish his reputation.

The podcast noted that Musk denies accessing private messages on X. Yousaf remains concerned about the security of private conversations on the platform and questions the safety of such communications. He stated Musk’s threat to release damaging information reinforced his view of Musk as a dangerous figure.

On its website, X emphasizes, “…the standard should be, if someone puts a gun to our heads, we still can’t access your messages.”

Image via Scottish Government.

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Former Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has accused Elon Musk of accessing his private messages as part of a campaign to damage his reputation. Yousaf alleges that Musk scrutinizes the confidential communications of individuals perceived as threats. The former leader of the left-separatist Scottish National Party (SNP) has expressed certainty that Musk, the owner of social media platform X (formerly Twitter), is racist. show more
November 13, 2024
Politics

Poll Shows Kamala Harris as Frontrunner for California Governorship.

Vice President Kamala Harris‘s political career may not have ended with her landslide defeat by President-elect Donald J. Trump in the 2024 election. A recent survey of California voters suggests Harris would hold a significant advantage if she opts to run for governor of the state in 2026.

Nearly half of voters surveyed say they would likely support Harris in a crowded gubernatorial race, according to a poll conducted by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies. Among Democrats, who double the number of registered Republicans, 72 percent expressed potential support for Harris, compared to eight percent of Republicans and 38 percent of independents.

Harris’s commanding lead in a hypothetical 2026 California gubernatorial race is likely partly due to her near-universal name recognition and elevated voter interest following the 2024 presidential race. “Nearly all voters in this state have an opinion of her, and that’s really the big advantage that she brings to an early poll,” said Mark DiCamillo, director of UC Berkeley’s IGS Poll. “None of the other candidates are as well known to the voting public.”

HIGH NEGATIVES?

While Harris’s high name identification could be a boon to a run for the California governor’s mansion, her political career in the state is not viewed positively by all residents. Harris has been accused of flaunting state ethics rules as both a district attorney and as California’s Attorney General.

While working in a district attorney‘s office, Harris failed to disclose her romantic relationship with the powerful California Assembly Speaker Willie Brown. Due to this relationship, Harris reportedly received lucrative appointments to several state boards. As Attorney General, Harris dropped a fraud investigation into the health supplement company Herbalife after a large political donation from Heather Podesta, a powerful Democrat lobbyist and member of the Podesta family tied to the company.

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Vice President Kamala Harris's political career may not have ended with her landslide defeat by President-elect Donald J. Trump in the 2024 election. A recent survey of California voters suggests Harris would hold a significant advantage if she opts to run for governor of the state in 2026. show more
November 13, 2024
William Upton
Politics

John Thune is The New Senate Leader — Here Are His Biggest Corporate Donors.

Senator John Thune (R-SD) will be the new Senate Majority Leader after winning a closely contested election that was forced to a second ballot. A political moderate and protégé of the former Republican Leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Thune was widely considered the favorite to win—despite an insurgent campaign by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL).

Despite McConnell’s tutelage, the South Dakota Senator is not seen as nearly as effective a floor leader or as ruthless a political operator. Thune’s more reserved personality could present opportunities for President-elect Donald J. Trump‘s allies in the Senate to advance his America First agenda—especially by leveraging what the new Majority Leader cares about most: his donors.

Among Thune’s top donors are interests representing the finance, insurance, and real estate industries. The South Dakota Republican also draws contributions from Big Tech and the energy sector. One of Thune’s most consistent and largest corporate donors is New York Life Insurance. Since 2016, the insurance company has donated over $150,000—between individual and PAC contributions—directly to Thune’s campaign committee. Prudential Financial and Guardian Life Insurance are also major donors to Thune, though their total contributions are far lower than those from New York Life Insurance.

In addition to the insurance industry, Thune is backed by several technology and communications titans, including Google, Comcast, AT&T, Verizon, and the Sinclair Broadcast Group. However, by and large, the new Senate Majority Leader’s largest corporate donor is NextEra Energy. Since 2016, the company has donated nearly $300,000 to Thune’s campaign committee.

Other major Thune donors include the Blackstone Group, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, CGCN Group, Norfolk Southern, Arizona Tile, Capital Group Companies, Sanford Health, and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Senator John Thune (R-SD) will be the new Senate Majority Leader after winning a closely contested election that was forced to a second ballot. A political moderate and protégé of the former Republican Leader, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Thune was widely considered the favorite to win—despite an insurgent campaign by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL). show more
November 12, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Lawfare
Politics

Bannon Issues Ominous Courtroom Warning for Democrats.

War Room host Stephen K. Bannon issued a stark warning to the Democratic Party of America as he appeared in court in New York on Tuesday as part of the We Build the Wall fraud trial against him.

Asked for comment inside the courthouse, Bannon stated: “The people have rendered their verdict. Overwhelmingly, they reject all of this. This is why the radical Democrats are out of power, and they’ll be out of power for 50 years.”

“The American people rendered their verdict on Tuesday about this entire sham – and you know what their verdict was? No more lawfare,” he added.

The appearance marks the final pre-trial hearing as Bannon faces charges relating to a private fundraiser that raised $15 million to construct a border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg brought the case after President Donald J. Trump pardoned Bannon federally in 2021. However, presidential pardons do not cover state-level prosecution cases.

Bannon completed a four-month prison sentence in late October. He was found “guilty” of contempt of Congress for refusing to testify before the corrupt and unconstitutional January 6 Committee. His New York trial is slated to begin on December 9.

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War Room host Stephen K. Bannon issued a stark warning to the Democratic Party of America as he appeared in court in New York on Tuesday as part of the We Build the Wall fraud trial against him. show more
November 12, 2024
Politics

Ashli Babbitt’s Mother Celebrates Trump Pardon Promise for Jan. 6 Rioters.

Following Donald J. Trump‘s election victory last Tuesday, celebrations unfolded early Wednesday outside the Washington, D.C. jail holding individuals convicted in connection with the January 6 Capitol riots. Supporters of the President-elect gathered, marking the occasion by opening bottles of champagne and offering toasts in anticipation of potential pardons for those involved in the unrest at the Capitol, which included physical encounters with law enforcement and damage to federal property.

Among the celebrants was Michelle Witthoeft, whose daughter, Ashli Babbitt, was fatally shot during the riot. Witthoeft has been a regular presence outside the jail, maintaining a vigil for her daughter. She expressed enthusiasm about Trump’s return to leadership, stating, “Today was amazing. Woke up with the president of the United States, the rightful president back in his spot. And today, after 828 days, we’re going to pop some champagne and raise a glass to President Trump.”

TRUMP BACKS PARDONS.

Trump campaigned on a platform that included pardoning January 6 defendants, whom he has described as “hostages” and “political prisoners.” In March, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to demand, “Free the January 6 Hostages being wrongfully imprisoned!” He reiterated his stance on potential pardons during a forum in Chicago hosted by the National Association of Black Journalists. When asked if he would issue pardons, Trump replied, “Oh, absolutely, I would. If they’re innocent, I would pardon them.”

Despite his broad commitment, Trump has acknowledged that not all cases may qualify for pardons, indicating they would be reviewed individually. During a CNN town hall, he commented, “I am inclined to pardon many of them. I can’t say for every single one, because a couple of them probably got out of control.”

This past summer, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Joe Biden’s Department of Justice (DOJ) overreached when using 18 U.S. Code § 1512(c)(2) to apply enhanced sentences to the January 6 defendants. Subsequently, several have seen their sentences either reduced or been released for time served.

Image by Elvert Barnes. 

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Following Donald J. Trump's election victory last Tuesday, celebrations unfolded early Wednesday outside the Washington, D.C. jail holding individuals convicted in connection with the January 6 Capitol riots. Supporters of the President-elect gathered, marking the occasion by opening bottles of champagne and offering toasts in anticipation of potential pardons for those involved in the unrest at the Capitol, which included physical encounters with law enforcement and damage to federal property. show more
November 12, 2024
Election 2024
Politics

John Fetterman Endorses Marco Rubio for Secretary of State 🥴

Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is crossing the aisle and supporting President-elect Donald J. Trump‘s rumored Secretary of State nominee, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). Although Trump has yet to make a formal announcement, Rubio is the subject of a whisper campaign to be his choice for the top diplomatic position.

Fetterman’s endorsement could pave the way for a smoother confirmation process for Rubio. With the recent election results, Republicans have secured a majority in the Senate, holding 52 seats (less one as Senator J.D. Vance will serve as Vice President). This gives Rubio a favorable outlook for confirmation, as he will only require a simple majority of 51 senators. Fetterman’s support indicates potential bipartisan backing, even if limited.

In a public statement, Fetterman addressed his decision on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He acknowledged the inherent political differences expected from nominees selected by the opposing party. Nonetheless, Fetterman expressed confidence in Rubio’s capabilities, stating, “my colleague [Marco Rubio] is a strong choice and I look forward to voting for his confirmation.”

Fetterman has emerged as a quasi-heterodox Democrat, often bucking the party line on foreign policy—especially regarding his support for Israel.

During the 2024 presidential election, as Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign struggled in Pennsylvania, it leaned heavily on Fetterman in an effort to win over working-class voters. Despite Fetterman entering the fray, Trump won the critical swing state.

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Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is crossing the aisle and supporting President-elect Donald J. Trump's rumored Secretary of State nominee, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). Although Trump has yet to make a formal announcement, Rubio is the subject of a whisper campaign to be his choice for the top diplomatic position. show more
November 12, 2024
Election 2024
News
Politics

ELECTION DATA: Parents of Minor Children Shifted Support to Trump.

Election polls reveal that parents of minor children voted for President-elect Donald J. Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris, becoming a crucial part of the Trump campaign’s victory. This demographic showed a noteworthy shift from the 2020 election, with Trump receiving 53 percent of their votes, compared to 44 percent for Harris.

Parents of children under 18 were vital in Trump’s victory. They represented 27 percent of the overall electorate and shifted 15 points from the previous election when they favored Joe Biden by a six-point margin.

Fathers with dependent children broke for Trump by a dramatic 23-point margin in 2024, a substantial increase from their nearly equal split in 2020. Although mothers of minor children also shifted toward Trump, they still favored Harris by a five-point margin overall, marking an eight-point move compared to four years prior.

A central topic in the election was transgender issues related to children. Trump released an ad during the campaign that highlighted how Harris had supported allowing biological men to compete in girls’ sports.

Under the Biden-Harris regime, children have been subjected to pro-LGBTQ agenda lessons in several states. A federal court in Maryland even ruled this year that parents were not allowed to opt out of the lessons.

The Biden-Harris regime even used taxpayer-funded foster care funds to pay for children wishing to change their gender identities. The money was earmarked for a variety of things, including fake penises for young girls pretending to be boys.

Between 2019 and 2023, doctors in the United States massively profited from sex change procedures for minors. Medical professionals made a total of over $120 million during the period, which saw thousands of minors having gender reassignment surgeries or puberty blockers.

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Election polls reveal that parents of minor children voted for President-elect Donald J. Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris, becoming a crucial part of the Trump campaign's victory. This demographic showed a noteworthy shift from the 2020 election, with Trump receiving 53 percent of their votes, compared to 44 percent for Harris. show more