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December 10, 2024
Jack Montgomery
News
Politics

LA Deputy District Attorney Suggests ‘Tyrant’ Trump Should Be Killed.

Patrick Frey, Deputy District Attorney at Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, has suggested the American people will have to rise up and kill President-elect Donald J. Trump if he becomes a dictator. “If Donald Trump is going to become a tyrant, the American people will have to examine the option of dealing with him the way a citizenry deals with a tyrant.” Thomas Jefferson famously wrote that the “tree of liberty must be refreshed” with “the blood of patriots and tyrants” periodically.

Frey, who goes by ‘Patterico’ online, made the comments on Bluesky, a bolthole for former X (formerly Twitter) users fleeing the platform since Elon Musk purchased it and endorsed Trump’s third bid for the presidency. Several hard-leftists have gotten themselves into difficulty by indulging in unhinged rants within their echo chamber. For instance, Scientific American editor Laura Helmuth had to resign over a series of posts lambasting Trump voters as “f***ing fascists” and calling Vice President-elect J.D. Vance a “bigoted, misogynistic, white supremacist.”

On X, Frey celebrated the overthrow of Syria’s former President Bashar al-Assad by al-Qaeda, suggesting he is “lucky to be living in exile.”

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Patrick Frey, Deputy District Attorney at Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, has suggested the American people will have to rise up and kill President-elect Donald J. Trump if he becomes a dictator. "If Donald Trump is going to become a tyrant, the American people will have to examine the option of dealing with him the way a citizenry deals with a tyrant." Thomas Jefferson famously wrote that the "tree of liberty must be refreshed" with "the blood of patriots and tyrants" periodically. show more
December 10, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
NatSec
Politics

John Bolton is Going ABSOLUTELY NUTS Over Tulsi Gabbard.

Neocon John Bolton, the former security adviser to President Donald J. Trump, is furious about President-elect Donald J. Trump’s Director of National Intelligence pick, Tulsi Gabbard, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Bolton alleged on Sunday that Gabbard has “an inclination to believe the most outrageous propaganda against the United States by some of its strongest enemies,” claiming there are “serious questions about her judgment.”

Trump transition spokesman Alexa Henning dismissed Bolton as “irrelevant,” saying, “him saying he would write in Dick Cheney for president this year should tell you everything you need to know about his disastrous and failed foreign policy instincts of never-ending wars and more American deaths.”

Bolton has cheerleaded for every major U.S. war for decades, steadfastly supporting the disastrous Iraq War in 2003. He has actively opposed President Trump since Trump fired him from his role as National Security Adviser in 2019.

Despite being an avid war enthusiast, Bolton avoided serving in the Vietnam War—which he supported—in his youth, stating he “had no desire to die in a southeast Asian rice paddy.”

By contrast, Tulsi Gabbard served in the Iraq War and is still a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve. She has been a vocal critic of foreign conflicts, including the escalation against Russia in Ukraine.

The former Democrat congresswoman met with Assad in 2017 after it had become evident that many of the rebels opposing him were jihadists. Notably, she expressed skepticism over claims that the Syrian leader had used chemical weapons during the country’s civil war. Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) whistleblowers have also cast doubt over the evidence for these alleged chemical attacks.

Gabbard describes neoconservative critics such as John Bolton and Dick Cheney as “warmongers.”

Jack Montgomery contributed to this report. 

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Neocon John Bolton, the former security adviser to President Donald J. Trump, is furious about President-elect Donald J. Trump's Director of National Intelligence pick, Tulsi Gabbard, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria. Bolton alleged on Sunday that Gabbard has "an inclination to believe the most outrageous propaganda against the United States by some of its strongest enemies," claiming there are "serious questions about her judgment." show more
December 6, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Data
Politics

POLL: Biden Is Worst President in Modern History.

According to a new poll, President Joe Biden is set to leave the White House as the worst-rated U.S. president in modern history. Americans registered to vote were asked to rank the last nine presidents of the United States, with President Biden coming dead last, behind Republican Richard Nixon and Democrat Jimmy Carter.

A total of 44 percent of respondents had a negative view of Biden, placing him in the bottom two rankings, with just 14 percent putting him in the top two rankings. President-elect Donald J. Trump, in contrast, had 30 percent of respondents placing him in the top two rankings, ahead of President Bill Clinton.

J.L. Partners conducted the poll, and its cofounder, James Johnson, described the results as “worse than I expected.”

“Voters have obviously looked at his age, general conduct in office, his botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, the situation at the southern border, and decided that, in their view, it qualifies him to be the worst president in modern history,” he said.

Biden’s popularity has dipped since he dropped out of the presidential race earlier this year following a disastrous debate with President Trump.

His recent announcement to give a sweeping, decade-spanning pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, has also been unpopular with many. Biden had previously promised that he would not pardon Hunter, and Biden’s allies had used this as an example of the president’s supposed integrity.

U.S. District Court Judge Mark Scarsi, who is involved in one of Hunter’s cases, criticized the pardon, claiming it was partially unconstitutional and an attempt to “rewrite history.”

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According to a new poll, President Joe Biden is set to leave the White House as the worst-rated U.S. president in modern history. Americans registered to vote were asked to rank the last nine presidents of the United States, with President Biden coming dead last, behind Republican Richard Nixon and Democrat Jimmy Carter. show more
December 6, 2024
William Upton
Politics

WATCH: Trans Activists Hold Dance Party in Capitol Hill Women’s Bathroom.

A group of transgender and LGBTQ activists are protesting House Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision that men only use men’s bathrooms and women use women’s in House Capitol and office buildings. Earlier this week, trans activists held an impromptu dance party in a women’s bathroom at the Capitol, contravening Johnson’s ruling.

In a video posted to social media, numerous individuals can be seen dancing and parading around the women’s bathroom—with some clearly being men and others transgender, plus a handful of possibly genuinely female “allies.”

In November, Speaker Johnson announced he would implement a new rule that those using bathrooms in House-controlled premises can only enter facilities corresponding to their biological sex. The move was prompted by legislation introduced by Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC), which initially sought to ban men from using women’s bathrooms and vice versa on Capitol Hill. This was later substituted for a bill implementing such a ban on all federal property.

The legislation, introduced by Mace, has drawn violent threats from members of the transgender community. The National Pulse previously reported that transgender activist ‘Venus Andromeda’ posted a series of crazed vidoes against Mace, fantasizing about attacking the lawmaker in a women’s bathroom and beating her to death.

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A group of transgender and LGBTQ activists are protesting House Speaker Mike Johnson's decision that men only use men's bathrooms and women use women's in House Capitol and office buildings. Earlier this week, trans activists held an impromptu dance party in a women's bathroom at the Capitol, contravening Johnson's ruling. show more
December 6, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Politics
World

European ‘Democracy’ CANCELS Presidential Election Because Pro-Trump Populist was Winning.

The Constitutional Court in the European Union (EU) and NATO member state Romania has canceled its presidential elections just days before a scheduled vote, claiming a Russian interference campaign is the reason a pro-Trump candidate populist was the favorite to win the race.

Romanian judges annulled the second round of the presidential elections as polls suggested populist, NATO-critical candidate Călin Georgescu, who won a surprise victory in the election’s first round, was likely to win Sunday’s vote. According to the court, Georgescu benefits from an influence campaign on social media platforms like TikTok, similar to some run by the Russian government.

The move comes after Romanian intelligence information was declassified by the government, claiming that Russia was trying to manipulate the outcome of the election. Georgescu, who is pro-Trump, pro-life, and opposed to escalating the Western proxy war with Russia in Ukraine, was set to face pro-EU globalist Elena Lasconi on Sunday.

Over the past year, European governments have consistently attempted to blame Russian interference campaigns for the rise of populists across Europe, shutting down alternative media in the Czech Republic ahead of the European Parliament elections, for example.

Russian interference has been blamed for the rise of populism in the United States and the United Kindom for years. However, the infamous Russia hoax accusations against President Donald J. Trump and the allegations of extensive Russian interference in the Brexit referendum in 2016 all proved to be false.

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The Constitutional Court in the European Union (EU) and NATO member state Romania has canceled its presidential elections just days before a scheduled vote, claiming a Russian interference campaign is the reason a pro-Trump candidate populist was the favorite to win the race. show more
December 6, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Politics

Winning: Anti-Paxton Texas Speaker Abandons Bid for Third Term Amid MAGA Backlash.

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Friday that he is stepping aside in his bid for another term as leader. The move follows months of escalating criticism from MAGA conservatives within his party, who have sought to remove him from power and reshape the House’s leadership.

Phelan, who claimed he had the votes to fend off a challenge from former ally Rep. David Cook, withdrew just a day before the GOP caucus was set to choose its speaker nominee regardless. Infamously, Phelan assisted the failed plot to impeach and remove the Lone Star State’s America First Attorney General, Ken Paxton.

Rep. Dustin Burrows, a Phelan ally, is filing paperwork to run in his place. However, Burrows faces resistance from MAGA conservatives determined to elect a speaker without relying on Democratic votes—a hallmark of Phelan’s tenure.

“For the integrity of this chamber, I have decided to step aside,” Phelan said in a statement. Despite his claims of conservative accomplishments, critics accuse him of blocking key priorities and empowering Democrats through committee appointments and legislative delays.

Phelan’s position weakened after Attorney General Ken Paxton’s acquittal in the Senate, which many viewed as a rebuke of Phelan’s support for the impeachment. Further damage came from his perceived lack of support for school vouchers, a priority of Governor Greg Abbott, who backed efforts to unseat Phelan-aligned Republicans during primaries.

The state party’s MAGA wing has pushed for reforms such as barring Democrats from chairing committees and prioritizing Republican bills. These insurgents view Phelan’s departure as a chance to advance a stronger conservative agenda, aligning the House more closely with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s Senate.

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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan announced Friday that he is stepping aside in his bid for another term as leader. The move follows months of escalating criticism from MAGA conservatives within his party, who have sought to remove him from power and reshape the House's leadership. show more
December 6, 2024
News
Politics

GOP Senator Faces Primary Challenge After Trump Conviction Vote.

A Republican Senator who voted to convict President-elect Donald J. Trump after the sham January 6 impeachment trial is now facing a serious primary challenge. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy will face a primary challenge from state Treasurer John Fleming in the 2026 election.

Fleming, who held various roles during the first Trump administration and previously served in the House of Representatives, announced his candidacy on Wednesday. The Louisiana Treasurer criticized Cassidy for lacking support for Trump and “America First” principles.

“Senator Cassidy has failed the people of Louisiana,” Fleming stated in his announcement. Cassidy, now the incoming chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, has not yet formalized his reelection plans. However, in a recent interview, he expressed his commitment to preparing for the 2026 race.

According to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Cassidy has accumulated over $5.8 million. Despite the modest war chest, the Louisiana Senator is viewed by many as being especially vulnerable to a primary from a strong MAGA candidate.

Trump, who has previously questioned Cassidy’s loyalty, criticized the senator on Truth Social earlier this year. “One of the worst Senators in the United States Senate is, without question, Bill Cassidy, A TOTAL FLAKE, Republican though he may be,” Trump wrote, recalling: “When the Democrats’ Impeachment Hoax started, this Lamebrain Senator actually voted against me.”

Senator Cassidy also serves on the Senate Finance Committee, which is set to scrutinize Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whom President-Elect Trump has nominated to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Along with several others, Senator Cassidy has received large amounts of campaign cash from Big Pharma, which RFK Jr. has challenged.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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A Republican Senator who voted to convict President-elect Donald J. Trump after the sham January 6 impeachment trial is now facing a serious primary challenge. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy will face a primary challenge from state Treasurer John Fleming in the 2026 election. show more
December 6, 2024
Corruption
Politics

Senate Report: Only 6 Percent of Federal Workers Are Full-Time In-Office.

A report from Senator Joni Ernst‘s (R-IA) office reveals that only six percent of federal employees work in person full-time, with nearly one-third working entirely remotely. This marks a significant change from pre-pandemic conditions, when a mere three percent teleworked daily.

“The nation’s capital is a ghost town, with government buildings averaging an occupancy rate of 12 percent,” the Iowa Republican wrote in the report, noting: “If federal employees can’t be found at their desks, exactly where are they?”

“When I was making the biscuits at Hardee’s, I clocked in every morning. At the end of my shift, I clocked out. If I didn’t show up, the biscuits wouldn’t be made, and I wouldn’t be paid. Plain and simple. There is no such accountability today for the federal workforce,” Ernst says. Iowa Senator said that “[o]ver half of federal employees are telework-eligible, and nearly 90 percent of those are teleworking. But no one is checking to make sure everyone made it to work or even logged on to their computer. Backlogs for services are typical and accountability is rare.”

A JOB FOR DOGE?

Concerned about the increase in remote work among federal employees and lack of productivity, Ernst says she plans to discuss the matter with Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leaders Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy during their Capitol visit on Thursday. Ernst also criticized President Joe Biden’s days spent away from the White House, suggesting his actions set a precedent. President Biden’s travel and time away from the White House tallies at 532 days over the last three and a half years.

Collaboration with Open the Books helped Ernst’s office uncover the redaction of over 281,000 federal employees’ work locations by the Biden-Harris government. This report indicates annual costs of $15.7 billion for leasing and maintaining federal buildings, with an additional $15 million for vacant and partially empty properties.

A D.C. GHOST TOWN. 

According to the investigation, no federal agency occupies more than half of its office space. Ernst expressed taxpayers’ concerns over inefficiencies in government services, citing examples like a whistleblower’s warning of bacteria in baby formula left unread by the FDA.

Ernst reported anomalies in locality pay, with some federal teleworkers receiving inappropriate pay increases. Approximately 25 percent of daily teleworkers reside over 50 miles from their workplace. Despite Biden’s call to increase in-person attendance, union agreements have maintained broad teleworking privileges.

Image by Ted Eytan.

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A report from Senator Joni Ernst's (R-IA) office reveals that only six percent of federal employees work in person full-time, with nearly one-third working entirely remotely. This marks a significant change from pre-pandemic conditions, when a mere three percent teleworked daily. show more
December 5, 2024
Politics

Democratic Rep Says Musk & Ramaswamy’s ‘DOGE’ Is Unconstitutional. That’s Debatable.

Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA)—a powerful Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee—is arguing President-elect Donald J. Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is “unconstitutional and illegal.” The congresswoman, currently in her 15th term in Congress, contends that the agency, set to be overseen by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, encroaches on the powers of Congress to appropriate funds for federal agencies.

The California Democrat’s remarks came during an appearance on CNN Newsroom with host Jim Acosta, who pressed Lofgren for her “thoughts on Elon Musk and Ramaswamy deciding or trying to decide what stays and what goes in the federal government.”

“Well, it’s illegal. You know, they haven’t asked to meet with me, but the impoundment of funds that have been appropriated by the Congress is unconstitutional and illegal,” the 76-year-old Lofgren responded. She continued: “There is no such Department of Government Efficiency. It’s made up. So good luck to ’em.”

Lofgren added that if President-elect Trump wants to make changes to the federal budget, “…he should send it to us, but the Constitution does not permit the president to simply avoid what the Congress has done—that power of the purse is with the legislative branch, not the president.”

NOT ACTUALLY UNCONSTITUTIONAL? 

While the Judiciary Committee Democrat insists that it is unconstitutional for the president to exercise the power of impoundment—an act that claws back funds appropriated by Congress to fund federal agencies—the reality of the matter is less clear. U.S. Presidents, from Thomas Jefferson to Richard Nixon, wielded impoundment authority until Congress stripped the power with the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

However, impoundment remains an unsettled constitutional question. A related Supreme Court case, Train v. City of New York—decided on facts that pre-date the 1974 Act—found that the president cannot order unreasonable impoundments outside the scope of congressional intent. Significantly, though, the high court declined to rule on the constitutionality of presidential impoundment power.

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Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA)—a powerful Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee—is arguing President-elect Donald J. Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is "unconstitutional and illegal." The congresswoman, currently in her 15th term in Congress, contends that the agency, set to be overseen by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, encroaches on the powers of Congress to appropriate funds for federal agencies. show more
December 5, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Politics
World

Six in Ten French Want Macron to Resign After Government Collapse.

Polling released on Thursday, December 5, reveals that as many as 59 percent of the French public want President Emmanuel Macron to resign from office. On Wednesday, populist Marine Le Pen and her National Rally (RN) joined far-left parties to support a vote of no confidence against Macron’s government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier.

Despite fears that the collapse of the minority government could cause a political crisis, polling firm ODOXA suggests that 51 percent of the French public supported bringing down the government.

President Macron is set to address the French nation on Thursday evening and may discuss the possibility of attempting to appoint a new Prime Minister. According to the ODOXA polling, 59 percent of the French want him to appoint someone not affiliated with any political party, such as a technocrat.

Of the 14 established political names proposed by the pollsters to the French public as a new prime minister, none held a majority of support.

ROAD TO RUIN.

The current crisis has its roots in Macron’s call for a snap election following his party’s defeat in the European Union Parliament elections, in which Le Pen’s National Rally placed first.

The July elections saw the New Popular Front (NFP), a coalition of several far-left parties, place first, followed by Macron’s bloc, and the populist RN in third place despite placing first in the popular vote. The RN was the single largest party in the National Assembly, however.

After months of delay in nominating a prime minister, ostensibly due to the Paris Summer Olympics, Barnier was appointed in late September to head a minority government.

Unable to please either the left or the right-populist RN, who demanded budget policies like attaching state pensions to inflation rates, Barnier attempted to use controversial provisions in the French constitution to push through the budget without a vote.

This strategy failed when the right and left voted to collapse the government on Wednesday.

Image by Pedro Gontijo/Senado Federal.

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Polling released on Thursday, December 5, reveals that as many as 59 percent of the French public want President Emmanuel Macron to resign from office. On Wednesday, populist Marine Le Pen and her National Rally (RN) joined far-left parties to support a vote of no confidence against Macron's government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier. show more