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July 22, 2025
Politics
UK

Farage’s Reform Party Scores Another Major Defection.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Laura Anne Jones, a lawmaker in the Welsh Parliament, or Senedd, has defected from the Conservatives to the Reform Party, becoming its first Member of the Senedd (MS).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Laura Anne Jones, Nigel Farage, Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar, and Plaid Cymru (Party of Wales) leader Rhun ap Iorwerth.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Announced at the Royal Welsh Show in Llanelwedd on Tuesday.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “I’ve just suddenly felt that the Conservative Party was unrecognisable to me. It wasn’t the party that I joined over three decades ago.” – Laura Anne Jones

🎯IMPACT: The defection reduces the Conservative presence in the Welsh Parliament to 14 and raises the prospect of further defections, with polls indicating Reform will come out well ahead of the Conservatives in the Welsh elections next year.

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Laura Anne Jones, a Senedd (Welsh Parliament) lawmaker, has left the Conservative Party to join the populist Reform Party, as announced by party leader Nigel Farage at the Royal Welsh Show. This move makes her the first Member of the Senedd (MS) for Reform in Wales and represents the party’s highest-profile defection in the region.

Jones stated that she could no longer justify Conservative policies to voters. “I’ve just suddenly felt that the Conservative Party was unrecognisable to me. It wasn’t the party that I joined over three decades ago,” she said, adding that Reform “is listening to the people of Great Britain.”

The announcement has sparked anger among Welsh Conservatives. Darren Millar, leader of the Senedd Conservative group, expressed disappointment, saying voters in South Wales East would feel “very let down by her announcement.” He added, “We wish Laura all the very best in her new high tax and high spend party.” However, despite his snide remarks, polls suggest Reform is likely to place well ahead of the Conservatives in next year’s Senedd elections.

Nigel Farage praised Jones for her experience, stating, “She knows how the place works, and that’s very important for us.” Jones has previously been critical of the Labour-led Welsh government—roughly equivalent to a U.S. state government—for its policies, particularly on issues like education, healthcare, and support for farmers.

The defection is just the latest for Reform and comes just weeks after former Conservative Party chairman Sir Jake Berry joined the party, a major blow to current Tory leader Olukemi “Kemi” Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch.

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July 22, 2025
Lawfare
Politics

Obama and Biden Judges Push Alina Habba Out of US Attorney Role.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba was replaced after New Jersey federal district court judges, predominantly appointed by former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, voted against extending her term.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Alina Habba, Desiree Grace, President Donald J. Trump, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D), and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Decision announced Tuesday, July 22, in the Federal District of New Jersey.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Their rush reveals what this was always about: a left-wing agenda, not the rule of law.” – Todd Blanche

🎯IMPACT: Desiree Grace will temporarily assume the role; Habba could still resume the role should she be confirmed by the U.S. Senate to a full term.

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Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba‘s position in the District of New Jersey came to an abrupt end—for now—after federal district court judges, predominantly appointed by former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, voted not to extend her term. The judges voted behind closed doors on Monday to replace her with First Assistant U.S. Attorney Desiree Grace. Grace will temporarily take over the role effective immediately, according to a court order made public on Tuesday, July 22.

Habba, known for her previous role as President Donald J. Trump’s personal attorney and legal spokeswoman, has aggressively pursued legal action against a group of New Jersey Democratic Party lawmakers who are accused of physically assaulting federal immigration officials earlier this year. In May, she ordered the arrest of Newark’s Democratic mayor, Ras Baraka, for allegedly trespassing in an immigration detention facility. The charges were later dropped, and a judge criticized her actions as an attempt to “satisfy public clamor.” Baraka has since filed a defamation lawsuit against Habba.

Additionally, in June, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) pleaded not guilty to charges brought by Habba alleging McIver forcibly impeded federal officers during the attempted arrest of Baraka. The charges include allegations that McIver physically obstructed officers, using her arms to block and strike them.

President Trump recently nominated Habba for a full four-year term, emphasizing her commitment to cracking down on street crime. She has also received endorsements from law enforcement groups. However, Democrats in the U.S. Senate say they will uniformly oppose the nomination, citing a lack of prosecutorial experience and accusing her of politicizing the role.

Habba’s path to Senate confirmation currently appears blocked as New Jersey’s Democratic senators, Cory Booker and Andy Kim, submitted blue slips opposing her nomination. However, the blue slip process is merely a courtesy extended to a nominee’s home-state senators by the relevant committee chairman and can be ignored.

Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended Habba on Tuesday, accusing the federal judges of pursuing a partisan agenda. “The district court judges in NJ are trying to force out [Habba] before her term expires at 11:59 PM Friday. Their rush reveals what this was always about: a left-wing agenda, not the rule of law,” Blanche stated on X (formerly Twitter). He added: “When judges act like activists, they undermine confidence in our justice system. Alina is President Trump’s choice to lead—and no partisan bench can override that.”

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July 22, 2025
Politics

Trump Backs Senator Who Backstabbed MAGA With ‘Fair’ 2020 Election Comments.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump issued an endorsement for GOP Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota, despite previously vowing never to support him again.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Senator Rounds, and voters in South Dakota.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The endorsement was made this week via Truth Social.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Mike Rounds has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” — President Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The endorsement marks a significant shift in Trump’s stance toward the senator and could influence South Dakota’s political landscape.

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President Donald J. Trump is backing U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) for re-election despite having pledged not to endorse the South Dakota lawmaker just three years ago. In 2022, Trump slammed Rounds after the senator described the 2020 election as “fair” during an appearance on ABC’s This Week. At the time, Trump referred to Rounds as a “weak and ineffective leader” and stated, “I will never endorse this jerk again.”

However, in a Truth Social post on Monday, President Trump announced he would once again endorse Sen. Rounds, after backing his candidacy in 2020 as well. “Senator Mike Rounds is an incredibly strong advocate for the wonderful people of South Dakota, a State I love, and WON BIG, in 2016, 2020, and 2024!” Trump wrote, continuing: “An America First Patriot, Mike is fighting tirelessly to Advance the Great Values of the Mount Rushmore State, Champion our Farmers and Ranchers, Strengthen the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Ensure American Energy DOMINANCE, Help Secure our already Highly Secure Border, Support our Brave Military, Veterans, and Law Enforcement, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment.”

President Trump concluded the post by stating: “Mike Rounds has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!”

While endorsements during U.S. midterm elections often focus on party unity and retention of Congressional majorities, Trump’s decision to back Rounds is surprising. The South Dakota Republican threw his support to fellow Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) during the 2024 Republican presidential primary and has clashed with President Trump’s policy agenda, especially the administration’s immigration stance at times.

Most recently, Rounds sought to reduce the size of federal funding cuts to NPR and PBS in President Trump’s rescission request. Along with Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Rounds argued that public broadcasters are an essential service for Native American tribes and rural areas. Ultimately, the cuts to NRP and PBS were enacted, and Rounds voted in favor of the measure.

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July 22, 2025
Lawfare
Politics

Federal Judge Blocks State DEI Ban.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against a Mississippi law banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from public schools and universities.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate, the Mississippi Association of Educators, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the Mississippi Center for Justice.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The restraining order was issued on Sunday, pausing the law’s implementation for at least 14 days. The law, House Bill 1193, took effect on July 1 in Mississippi.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Suppressing constitutional speech through vague prohibitions and the specter of financial retribution does not serve the public good—it undermines it,” Judge Wingate claimed.

🎯IMPACT: The law’s enforcement is paused, and institutions are temporarily shielded from penalties tied to its provisions while further hearings are scheduled.

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U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate, appointed by Ronald Reagan, issued a temporary restraining order on Sunday against a Mississippi law that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs from public schools and universities. The law, House Bill 1193, had taken effect on July 1 after being approved in April. The 78-year-old judge’s order halts its implementation for at least 14 days.

The plaintiffs and their representatives include the Mississippi Association of Educators, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and Mississippi Center for Justice—a Democrat-aligned lawfare group funded by George Soros’s Open Society Foundations and grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). They argued that the law’s allegedly vague language and punitive measures, such as the withdrawal of state funding, created a chilling effect on constitutionally protected speech. Judge Wingate agreed, citing examples of how the law had already impacted faculty and institutions.

“Suppressing constitutional speech through vague prohibitions and the specter of financial retribution does not serve the public good—it undermines it,” the federal judge wrote in his order, adding: “An over-broad, constitutionally borderless law should be the target of a well-aimed injunction to promote, rather than impair, the interests of Mississippi citizens, the integrity of its institutions, and the constitutional principles on which this republic stands.”

The Mississippi law prohibits DEI offices, programs, and trainings, as well as courses promoting so-called “divisive concepts,” including the idea that one race or sex is superior to another. It also bans concepts tied to transgender ideology, gender-neutral pronouns, and related topics. Institutions found in violation risk losing state funding or facing other penalties.

Judge Wingate highlighted affidavits from school officials that described partnerships and programs being abruptly canceled due to fear of violating the law. Wingate concluded that the evidence showed a “clear and ongoing deprivation of constitutional rights” and warranted injunctive relief. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday to determine whether to extend the restraining order further.

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July 22, 2025
Economy
Politics

This Renowned Economist Says Powell Should Resign to Protect Fed’s Integrity.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Mohamed El-Erian called for Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to step down in order to protect the Fed’s integrity.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mohamed El-Erian, Jerome Powell, President Donald J. Trump, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: El-Erian made the statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “If Chair Powell’s objective is to safeguard the Fed’s operational autonomy (which I deem vital), then he should resign.” – Mohamed El-Erian

🎯IMPACT: The statement adds to growing criticism of Powell and the Federal Reserve, including concerns over mission creep and lack of action toward reducing interest rates.

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Renowned Egyptian-American economist Mohamed El-Erian says he is increasingly convinced that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell should announce his resignation sooner rather than later in order to protect the U.S. central bank’s independence on monetary policy. In a Tuesday morning post on X (formerly Twitter), El-Erian—who once managed investment strategy for Harvard University‘s endowment and served as chairman of former President Barack Obama’s Global Development Council—argued that the increasing scrutiny from Congress and the Trump White House leaves Powell with little choice but to step down.

“This morning, US government criticism of both Federal Reserve Chair Powell and the institution itself has broadened to include ‘mission creep’ and the effectiveness of other officials,” the President of Queens’ College, Cambridge, wrote, continuing: “The developments of the last few days reinforce my view: If Chair Powell’s objective is to safeguard the Fed’s operational autonomy (which I deem vital), then he should resign.”

“I recognize this isn’t the consensus view, which favors him staying until the end of his tenure in May. Nor is it a first best, which is simply not attainable. Yet, it’s better than what is playing out now—growing and broadening threats to Fed independence—and will undoubtedly increase should he remain in office,” the former PIMCO CEO added. El-Erian further emphasized that he believes the names being floated as potential replacements for Powell are well respected enough to calm any potential market volatility.

The National Pulse reported on Monday that Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) made a formal criminal referral to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), alleging that Powell made “materially false” claims to Congress. Rep. Luna states the central bank chief appeared to have committed perjury during his June 25 testimony before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs regarding renovations to the Federal Reserve’s headquarters. Notably, the National Capital Planning Commission is also investigating issues surrounding Powell’s oversight of the renovations.

Late Monday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent added his concerns regarding mission creep at the Federal Reserve to the mounting criticism Powell is facing. “It is my belief that the central bank should conduct an exhaustive internal review of its non-monetary policy operations,” Bessent said, adding: “Significant mission creep and institutional growth have taken the Fed into areas that potentially jeopardize the independence of its core monetary policy mission.”

However, despite his continued frustration with Powell and the Fed’s lack of urgency in reducing interest rates, President Donald J. Trump signaled last week that he is “not planning on doing anything” to remove Powell just yet. However, Trump reiterated that he remains “very concerned” about the central bank’s lack of action in cutting borrowing costs.

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July 22, 2025
Politics
World

Trump Exits UN Agency, Citing Support for ‘Woke’ Globalist Agenda.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration announced the United States will exit the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), citing the organization’s support for divisive far-left cultural and social causes.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly, State Department Spokeswoman Tammy Bruce, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UNESCO leadership.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, with the decision following a prior U.S. withdrawal in October 2017.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “President Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from UNESCO—which supports woke, divisive cultural and social causes that are totally out-of-step with the commonsense policies that Americans voted for in November.” — Anna Kelly

🎯IMPACT: The decision underscores the administration’s America First foreign policy and its rejection of globalist ideological agendas.

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The Trump administration announced Tuesday that the United States will exit the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). A specialized agency under the United Nations Economic and Social Council based in Paris, France, UNESCO is ostensibly tasked with promoting “cooperation in education, science, culture and communication to foster peace worldwide.” However, the Trump White House says the UN agency no longer “aligns with our national interests.”

“President Donald Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from UNESCO—which supports woke, divisive cultural and social causes that are totally out-of-step with the commonsense policies that Americans voted for in November,” White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly said on Tuesday, adding: “This President will always put America First and ensure our country’s membership in all international organizations aligns with our national interests.”

U.S. State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce confirmed the withdrawal from UNESCO, writing on X (formerly Twitter): “Today, the United States announced our decision to withdraw from UNESCO. Like many UN organizations, UNESCO strayed from its founding mission. Going forward, U.S. participation in international organizations must make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous.”

The Trump administration also cited UNESCO’s recognition of the “State of Palestine” as a Member State as a key issue. This decision, they argue, has contributed to anti-Israel rhetoric within the organization. The United States previously withdrew from UNESCO in October 2017 under similar circumstances, but the Biden government rejoined the agency in 2023.

Notably, the move has already drawn a response from French President Emmanuel Macron, who pledged “Unwavering support for UNESCO, a universal guardian of science, the Ocean, education, culture, and world heritage,” in a post on X.

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July 21, 2025
News
Politics

Bondi Backs Clinton Email Investigation.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Justice (DOJ) released documents related to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) probe into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Announced on Friday, July 15, 2025, during a news conference in Arlington, Virginia.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Today, the Department of Justice honored Chairman Grassley’s request to release information relating to former-FBI Director James Comey’s failed investigation into Hillary Clinton’s mishandling of highly classified information during her tenure as Secretary of State.” – Pam Bondi

🎯IMPACT: The documents provide transparency into the investigation, following long-standing requests for clarity on the matter.

IN FULL

Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed on Friday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has made public a collection of documents related to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) probe into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server. The disclosure follows repeated appeals from Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), who has consistently called for more openness in the investigation.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, Bondi credited Grassley’s persistence and highlighted the Justice Department’s broader mission to uphold transparency.

“Today, the Department of Justice honored Chairman Grassley’s request to release information relating to former-FBI Director James Comey‘s failed investigation into Hillary Clinton’s mishandling of highly classified information during her tenure as Secretary of State. I commend Chairman Grassley for his unwavering, years-long commitment to exposing the truth and holding those who seek to conceal it accountable,” Bondi said.

The timing of the release coincides with renewed questions surrounding Bondi’s office, particularly in relation to how it has managed documents connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Of particular note are accusations that several minutes’ worth of footage surrounding the alleged suicide of Epstein is missing from supposedly “raw” surveillance footage from near his cell released by the DOJ and the FBI.

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July 21, 2025
William Upton
Politics

Hunter: Joe’s Disastrous 2024 Debate Caused by Old Age and a Prescription Sedative.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Hunter Biden claims his father, former President Joe Biden, may have still been experiencing the effects of the prescription sedative Ambien during his campaign-ending debate performance against President Donald J. Trump in June 2024.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Hunter Biden, interviewer Andrew Callaghan, and Joe Biden.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Hunter Biden made the claim during an interview that aired on Monday, July 21, 2025.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “I’ll tell you what, I know exactly what happened in that debate. He [Joe Biden] flew around the world basically—the mileage he could have flown around the world three times. He’s 81 years old, he’s tired as shit. They give him Ambien to be able to sleep. He gets up on the stage, and he looks like he’s a deer in the headlights.” — Hunter Biden

🎯IMPACT: The former president’s son appeared to confirm that Joe Biden’s disastrous June 2024 debate performance was the result of old age and a prescription sedative.

Hunter Biden revealed his father, former President Joe Biden, may have still been experiencing the effects of the prescription sedative Ambien during his campaign-ending debate performance against President Donald J. Trump in June 2024. The son of the former president made the claim during a lengthy interview with social media personality Andrew Callaghan on his YouTube-hosted Channel 5 talk show.

“I’ll tell you what, I know exactly what happened in that debate. He [Joe Biden] flew around the world basically—the mileage he could have flown around the world three times. He’s 81 years old, he’s tired as shit. They give him Ambien to be able to sleep. He gets up on the stage, and he looks like he’s a deer in the headlights,” Hunter Biden claims, continuing: “And it feeds into every fucking story that anybody wants to tell. And Jake Tapper—with literally how many anonymous sources… if this was a conspiracy, Andrew, you know this, somehow the entirety of a White House—in which you’re literally living on top of each other—has kept their mouth shut about… you know… like what… what’s the conspiracy? That Joe Biden got old? Yeah, he got old. He got old before our eyes.”


The former president’s son goes on to note that the lack of support from former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) allowed opposition to Biden’s re-election campaign post-debate to fester until he was forced to withdraw. However, importantly, Hunter Biden appears to confirm that his father was not only under the influence of a prescription sedative prior to the June debate, but that old age was, in fact, hampering his ability to run for re-election.

Notably, former President Joe Biden’s White House physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, has refused to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding allegations that his boss suffered from cognitive decline while occupying the White House. The National Pulse previously reported that Dr. O’Connor abruptly left the hearing after pleading the Fifth. Two other senior Biden White House aides, Annie Tomasini and Anthony Bernal, have also refused to answer the committee’s questions, opting to plead the Fifth instead.

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July 21, 2025
Economy
Politics

Fed Chairman Powell Gets Criminal Referral for Perjury.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) referred Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for a criminal investigation over “materially false” claims made to Congress.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Anna Paulina Luna, Jerome Powell, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The referral was announced on Monday, following Powell’s June 25 testimony before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Chairman Powell knowingly misled both Congress and executive branch officials about the true nature of a taxpayer-funded project. Lying under oath is a serious offense—especially from someone tasked with overseeing our monetary system and public trust.” – Anna Paulina Luna

🎯IMPACT: The referral raises questions about Powell’s integrity, and could lay the groundwork for the Federal Reserve chairman’s removal from his position “with cause.”

IN FULL

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is the subject of a criminal referral filed with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL). The Florida Republican alleges Powell made “materially false” claims and appeared to have committed perjury during his June 25 testimony before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs regarding renovations to the Federal Reserve’s headquarters.

“I have formally referred Jerome Powell to the DOJ for criminal investigation,” Rep. Luna posted on X (formerly Twitter). “Chairman Powell knowingly misled both Congress and executive branch officials about the true nature of a taxpayer-funded project. Lying under oath is a serious offense—especially from someone tasked with overseeing our monetary system and public trust.”

Luna alleges that Powell lied when he denied reports about luxurious upgrades to the Fed’s headquarters, including roof terrace gardens, premium marble finishes, and modernized elevators. According to Luna, these denials were inconsistent with project plans submitted to the National Capital Planning Commission. “The revised plan includes a VIP private dining room, premium marble finishes, modernized elevators, water features, and a roof terrace garden—features that Powell publicly denied existed,” she wrote.

Luna also criticized Powell for a letter he wrote to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought regarding the construction and its cost increase from $1.9 billion to $2.5 billion. Vought, who has scrutinized Powell over the renovations, compared it to France’s Palace of Versailles, a byword for extravagance and excess.

Luna’s letter stated, “The discrepancies between Chairman Powell’s sworn testimony and the factual record call for a thorough and impartial review by your office. The integrity of oversight and the trust placed in public officials, particularly those responsible for monetary policy and stewardship of taxpayer resources, demand accountability at the highest levels.”

In recent weeks, Powell has faced growing criticism from Republicans, with President Donald J. Trump urging him to resign before his term as chairman expires in May 2026. Trump has repeatedly called for interest rate cuts, clashing with Powell’s continued hesitation toward slashing borrowing costs.

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July 21, 2025
William Upton
Politics

WATCH: Hunter Biden Demands El Salvador Invasion BRING BACK Illegals.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Hunter Biden unleashed a series of profanity-laced rants defending his father’s presidency during an erratic interview with the YouTube-based digital talk show, Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Hunter Biden and Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The over three-hour-long interview was posted on YouTube on July 21, 2025.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “How are we getting those people back from El Salvador? Because I’ll tell you what, if I became President two years from now, or four years from now, or three years from now, I would pick up the phone and call the fucking president of El Salvador and say, ‘You either fucking send them back or I’m going to fucking invade.’ It’s a fucking crime, what they’re doing. He’s a fucking dictator, thug.” — Hunter Biden

🎯IMPACT: The remarks by Hunter Biden come on the one-year anniversary of his father’s exit from the 2024 presidential race.

IN FULL

Former President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, unleashed a series of angry and profanity-laced rants targeting those who oppose illegal immigration, along with George Clooney, former President Barack Obama, and Democratic Party operatives like Anita Dunn, David Axelrod, and James Carville, for forcing his father out of the 2024 presidential race. The former President’s son appeared overly animated and erratic while leveling the allegations during an interview with the YouTube-based digital talk show, Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan.

“And he’s somehow convinced all of us that these [migrants] are the fucking criminals?” Hunter Biden, referring to President Donald J. Trump, exclaims during one segment before continuing: “White Men in America are 45 more times likely to commit a fucking violent crime than an immigrant. And the media says, well, you’ve got David Axelrod and Rahm Emanuel—so fucking smart Rahm Emanuel—’We’ve got to understand that these people are really mad. And we’ve got to appeal to these white voters.’ Rahm, the only people that fucking appealed to those fucking white voters was Joe Biden at 81 years old. And he got 81 million votes, and he did, not because he appeased their fucking Trumpian  sense, but because he challenged it.”

“But these guys think that we need to run away from all values in order for us to lead. I say, fuck you,” Hunter rants, adding: “How are we getting those people back from El Salvador? Because I’ll tell you what, if I became President two years from now, or four years from now, or three years from now, I would pick up the phone and call the fucking president of El Salvador and say, ‘You either fucking send them back or I’m going to fucking invade.’ It’s a fucking crime, what they’re doing. He’s a fucking dictator, thug.” Biden goes on to clarify that he was referring to both U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele.

Bukele shared a clip of Hunter’s outburst on social media, asking if he was “sniffing powered milk”—likely in reference to the 55-year-old’s history of drug abuse.

In another segment, Hunter Biden angrily lashes out at his father’s detractors in the Democratic Party, blaming them for the Biden campaign’s abortive 2024 re-election bid. “Fuck him and everybody around him… George Clooney is not a fucking actor. He’s a brand,” Hunter Biden states, having reserved special ire for the Hollywood actor whose post-June 2024 debate op-ed trashing his father marked the beginning of the end for the re-election campaign.

Hunter continues, lashing out at a number of powerful Democrat campaign figures who became critical of Joe Biden’s decision to run for a second term. “James Carville hasn’t won a race in 40 fucking years,” Hunter Biden rages, adding: “David Axelrod had one success in his political life and that was Barack Obama and that was because of Barack Obama… The Pod Save America guys were junior fucking speech writers on Barack Obama’s Senate staff who have been dining out on the relationship with him, making millions… Anita Dunn has made $40-$50 million off the Democratic Party.”

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