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November 11, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Politics

Kamala Served Wisconsin Union Workers a Stale ‘Prison Lunch’ in Effort to Win Them Over.

Vice President Kamala Harris‘s 2024 presential campaign allegedly served a large number of union construction workers at a major work site a brown bag lunch that some equated to prison food in an effort to win them over to her side. One union member at the work site insinuates the food was so bad it likely cemented the workers’ opposition to Harris’s presidential bid.

The union worker states that about three weeks before the election, the site workers were informed that they would all receive a free lunch. Many interpreted this, initially, as a lunch provided by the union hall for their specific local—but were shocked to learn that the food was for the whole work site which numbered over a thousand workers. According to the individual, it isn’t unusual for the union hall to cater a meal from a local restaurant to mark things like 30 days without an accident. However, this is usually for only a single shift or group of workers, not the entire site.

PRISON FOOD.

“I walked up to the front of the break area to see several guys in hard hats with scowls on their faces, saying ‘one bag per guy.’ As in one brown paper bag,” the union worker writes. He adds: “I sit down at my lunch table and open up a single-slice-of-ham sandwich on a “great value” stale bun, with the smallest bag of chips, and a tiny apple.”

He notes that as the union crew ate lunch, an individual affiliated with a group backing Harris began to lecture them on their vote and the need to support Democrats. This prompted many to throw their bags in the trash and leave. Later, he says he was informed by a coworker, who had worked a job at a nearby correctional facility, that he had seen prisoners assembling the same paper bag lunches for their fellow inmates.

President Donald J. Trump received 43 percent of union household votes in the 2024 election, with Harris winning only a slim majority.

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Vice President Kamala Harris's 2024 presential campaign allegedly served a large number of union construction workers at a major work site a brown bag lunch that some equated to prison food in an effort to win them over to her side. One union member at the work site insinuates the food was so bad it likely cemented the workers' opposition to Harris's presidential bid. show more
November 11, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Politics

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Mulls Run for GOP Conference Chair.

On Monday, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) stated she hasn’t ruled out a bid for House GOP conference chairwoman following Rep. Elise Stefanik’s appointment as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (UN). “I haven’t ruled out running… many people are saying I should,” Luna said through a spokesman. “Whoever takes the role, I believe the conference chair must support President Trump from day one.”

President-elect Donald J. Trump recently announced Stefanik’s new appointment, praising her as an “America First fighter.” Stefanik had served as the GOP conference chairwoman since 2021 after former Rep. Liz Cheney, who backed Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential race, was removed from the role. He has also announced that former Rep. Lee Zeldin will be head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The internal GOP leadership elections for conference chairman, the fourth-highest position in the House Republican caucus, are scheduled for Wednesday. Luna has long been an America First stalwart—and was subject to threats of an assassination by primary opponent William Braddock in 2021.

Currently, the House is projected to maintain a narrow Republican majority, and several races across the country are still pending final results.

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On Monday, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) stated she hasn’t ruled out a bid for House GOP conference chairwoman following Rep. Elise Stefanik’s appointment as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (UN). "I haven’t ruled out running... many people are saying I should," Luna said through a spokesman. “Whoever takes the role, I believe the conference chair must support President Trump from day one.” show more
November 11, 2024
Politics

REVEALED: State Dept DEI Policies Encouraged Discrimination Against Men.

The U.S. State Department is being accused of engaging in gender discrimination against men in its promotion process for foreign service positions. A study by the Heritage Foundation indicates that in 2023, women were promoted at higher rates than men across all five foreign service officer career tracks despite men being more numerous in the workforce. The career tracks include consular affairs, economic affairs, political affairs, public diplomacy, and management.

Concerningly, the report suggests that the promotional challenges for men are not a new development at the State Department. The data suggests similar disparities in promotion rates throughout the Biden-Harris government from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, a 2020 Government Accountability Office report found that between 2003 and 2018, women generally spent less time in each rank compared to their male counterparts.

“This report exposes the administration’s pattern—under the guise of ‘equity’—of promoting women at higher rates than men, with no logical explanation other than preference based on sex alone,” Simon Hankinson, a senior research fellow at the Heritage Foundation, said in a recent interview, adding that the “…findings urge corrective action to restore merit-based promotion.”

Since President Biden’s inauguration in 2021, efforts to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been a priority. Agencies were required to submit strategies to enhance DEI, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken appointed the department’s first chief diversity and inclusion officer.

The incoming administration of President-Elect Donald J. Trump has signaled it intends to dismantle DEI initiatives implemented under Biden.

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The U.S. State Department is being accused of engaging in gender discrimination against men in its promotion process for foreign service positions. A study by the Heritage Foundation indicates that in 2023, women were promoted at higher rates than men across all five foreign service officer career tracks despite men being more numerous in the workforce. The career tracks include consular affairs, economic affairs, political affairs, public diplomacy, and management. show more
November 11, 2024
William Upton
Politics

Biden-Harris State Department Holds Therapy Session After Trump Win.

President Donald J. Trump‘s stunning landslide election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris has sparked a mental health crisis at the U.S. State Department. On Friday, the agency organized an in-house therapy session for employees who feel unable to cope with the changing political environment and Trump’s return to the White House.

“Managing stress during change,” reads a State Department email message announcing the therapy session to agency employees. During the one-hour session, attendees were encouraged to express their unfiltered, emotional reaction to the presidential election and Trump’s victory. The Bureau of Medical Services was responsible for organizing the sessions.

“Change is a constant in our lives, but it can often bring about stress and uncertainty,” the State Department email reads, adding: “Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into effective stress management techniques to help you navigate these challenging times. This session will provide tips and practical strategies for managing stress and maintaining your well-being.”

Meanwhile, other bureaus within the State Department organized internal meetings and sessions to discuss the future of their employment and mission under the new Trump presidency. The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs had employees meet with its assistant secretary and acting undersecretary for political affairs, John Bass. Most of these internal meetings appear to be attempts to tamp down employee panic, or spaces for employees to vent their fears.

According to the State Department email regarding the employee therapy sessions, there will be another agency-wide event on November 13.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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President Donald J. Trump's stunning landslide election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris has sparked a mental health crisis at the U.S. State Department. On Friday, the agency organized an in-house therapy session for employees who feel unable to cope with the changing political environment and Trump's return to the White House. show more
November 11, 2024
William Upton
Lawfare
Politics

White Stripes Drop Lawsuit Against President Donald Trump.

The White Stripes are dropping their lawsuits against President-elect Donald J. Trump‘s campaign over using their song ‘Seven Nation Army’ in a video posted to social media. According to a filing in the U.S. District Court’s Southern District of New York, the band—through its frontman Jack White—is asking the case be “dismissed without prejudice” and is dropping “all claims against Defendants Donald John Trump, Donald J. Trump for President 2024, and Margo McAtee Martin.”

Jack White and his ex-wife Meg White comprise the two members of The White Stripes; however, the former appears to be the primary instigator behind the litigation. The National Pulse reported in September that White announced the lawsuit following Margo Martin’s posting of a video featuring the band’s song. White filed a copyright infringement lawsuit, accusing the campaign of “flagrant misappropriation” of the song.

It remains unclear if the Trump campaign had a licensing agreement with the music’s license holder. Such agreements are often a hurdle for music artists who become upset with certain political candidates using their music. Regardless of the license status, White’s decision to sue Trump garnered him and his band headlines for several days and the adulation of Democrats supporting Vice President Kamala Harris.

Despite insisting the lawsuit was serious and aimed to bar Trump’s use of the song and recoup any losses, White has now quietly moved to withdraw the legal action. Trump’s landslide victory in the 2024 election and the relatively low chances of White’s lawsuit being successful—despite its media accolades—were likely motivating factors in the decision.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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The White Stripes are dropping their lawsuits against President-elect Donald J. Trump's campaign over using their song 'Seven Nation Army' in a video posted to social media. According to a filing in the U.S. District Court's Southern District of New York, the band—through its frontman Jack White—is asking the case be "dismissed without prejudice" and is dropping "all claims against Defendants Donald John Trump, Donald J. Trump for President 2024, and Margo McAtee Martin." show more
November 11, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Immigration
Politics

Border Hawk Stephen Miller to Become White House Deputy Chief of Staff.

According to insiders familiar with the transition planning, President-Elect Donald J. Trump will appoint Stephen Miller as White House deputy chief of staff for policy. Miller served as White House Director of Speechwriting and Senior Advisor to the President during the first Trump administration, focusing particularly on immigration and border security.

Miller, 39, has remained close to Trump’s circle since the end of the first term, supporting the 2024 campaign. Under the Biden-Harris government, he worked to preserve Trump’s legacy, founding the America First Legal firm to counteract some of the worst excesses of Democratic policy. In May, a lawsuit brought by America First Legal successfully shuttered the Biden-Harris Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Homeland Intelligence Experts Group due to the fact it had been packed with partisan actors such as James Clapper and John Brennan, who helped to suppress the Hunter Biden laptop story in 2020.

Trump has consistently promised to prioritize the nation’s immigration crisis in his second term, including taking firm action to end illegal border crossings and deport illegal aliens en masse. Miller’s appointment signals a commitment to fulfilling these promises.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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According to insiders familiar with the transition planning, President-Elect Donald J. Trump will appoint Stephen Miller as White House deputy chief of staff for policy. Miller served as White House Director of Speechwriting and Senior Advisor to the President during the first Trump administration, focusing particularly on immigration and border security. show more
November 11, 2024
News
Politics

REVEALED: FEMA Told Workers to Bypass Homes Displaying Trump Signs.

Internal communications reveal that a federal disaster official told workers to skip homes displaying support for President-elect Donald J. Trump following the devastation of Hurricane Milton in Florida. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supervisor Marn’i Washington reportedly communicated these instructions verbally and in team group chats.

As a result of Washington’s actions, about 20 homes in Lake Placid, Florida, were skipped from late October into November. This left residents unable to secure a federal aid assessment. Employees documented instances of bypassing properties with messages like “Trump sign no entry per leadership.”

The workers belonged to a Department of Homeland Security surge capacity team, enlisted to assist FEMA amid staffing shortages during two consecutive major hurricanes. Highlands County, where the bypassed homes are located, is known for its overwhelming support for Trump.

A FEMA spokesman described the actions as “deeply disturbing” and confirmed that the responsible employee had been removed from their role pending an investigation.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, FEMA has been deeply criticized for withholding and allegedly seizing aid meant for victims. For instance, tech billionaire Elon Musk says that FEMA prevented the distribution of Starlink terminals and other supplies in North Carolina.

FEMA also stated that it would not help some locals in the state because the agency felt disaster victims may threaten its employees. FEMA allegedly received reports from the National Guard that an “armed militia” was threatening relief workers.

The two hurricanes also highlighted the lack of money available to help disaster victims. However, FEMA did spend over a billion dollars on helping house illegal immigrants.

Image by Bill Koplitz.

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Internal communications reveal that a federal disaster official told workers to skip homes displaying support for President-elect Donald J. Trump following the devastation of Hurricane Milton in Florida. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supervisor Marn'i Washington reportedly communicated these instructions verbally and in team group chats. show more
November 11, 2024
Politics

FBI Execs Rush to Retire After Trump Victory Leaves Them ‘Shell-Shocked.’

Reports indicate significant upheaval within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following Donald J. Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory. George Hill, a former FBI whistleblower, claims that numerous senior executives are hastily seeking retirement. Trump’s decisive win, securing all swing states and winning the popular vote against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, has reportedly left personnel at the FBI “stunned” and “shell-shocked.”

Sources state that FBI Director Christopher Wray and Deputy Director Paul Abbate might depart the agency before Trump’s inauguration. Employees recall the firing of former Director James Comey during Trump’s first term and suggest that Wray may not want to face a similar fate.

Concerns extend beyond the agency’s top ranks. Employees fear job security issues and expect a surge in the private security job market in Washington, D.C. The sentiment is that Trump might implement extensive personnel changes once in office, leaving few positions safe for those at a GS-14 level or higher.

Others at the FBI fear what may become public if Trump allows billionaire Elon Musk to look at efficiency standards at the buruea. “When he tries to do efficiency at headquarters, the place is going to have five people… if he’s talking about a lot of dead weight,” one source said.

“Try to find a person that’s actually working,” they continued, adding: “That may be the biggest problem there—that there’s no efficiency. So that’s actually the bigger threat.”

The atmosphere at the FBI is currently described as “frazzled.” Hill mentioned that at least 50 Senior Executive Service members are contemplating immediate retirement.

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Reports indicate significant upheaval within the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following Donald J. Trump's 2024 presidential election victory. George Hill, a former FBI whistleblower, claims that numerous senior executives are hastily seeking retirement. Trump's decisive win, securing all swing states and winning the popular vote against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, has reportedly left personnel at the FBI "stunned" and "shell-shocked." show more
November 8, 2024
Politics

Stefanik Eyed for Key Role in Trump Administration.

House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is reportedly under consideration to be President-elect Donald J. Trump’s Ambassador to the United Nations. She was the first congressional leader to endorse Trump’s third presidential campaign, lending her support in November 2022.

The decision on Stefanik’s potential appointment, along with others from the House looking to join the administration, hinges significantly on the composition of the House majority. Republicans are optimistic about controlling the House following victories in the presidential and Senate elections. Still, outcomes depend on tightly contested races in states like California, Arizona, Alaska, and Oregon, with expectations of a narrow margin. Currently projections show Republicans holding 224 seats to the Democrats’ 211. On Thursday, Stefanik announced her candidacy for re-election as chair of the House GOP conference.

Stefanik, who is a senior member on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Armed Services Committee, has voiced strong support for Israel after the October 7 Hamas attacks.

In other potential appointments, Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL), a retired Green Beret, is being considered for the role of Defense Secretary. Waltz has military experience and has advised previous Defense Secretaries. He currently serves on the House Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, along with the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Trump’s team is expected to make decisions on administration roles soon.

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House GOP Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) is reportedly under consideration to be President-elect Donald J. Trump's Ambassador to the United Nations. She was the first congressional leader to endorse Trump’s third presidential campaign, lending her support in November 2022. show more
November 7, 2024
William Upton
Politics

AOC Appears to Call for Armed Resistance Against Trump.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is telling her supporters to prepare a resistance against President-elect Donald J. Trump after he retook the White House in the 2024 election, winning both the popular vote and the Electoral College. In a video posted to social media after the November 5 election, the New York Democrat claims Trump and his allies are an authoritarian threat and alludes to the armed resistance movements against Europe’s fascist governments prior to and during World War II.

“We are about to enter a political period that will have consequences for the rest of our lives,” Ocasio-Cortez says. “We cannot give up. We now find ourselves in a time in history that has precedent, and we find ourselves, I believe, in a time where there are, let’s say, peers in history, of mass movements of people that mobilize to protect one another in times of fascism and authoritarianism. And this is the era we are poised to enter. ”

“Donald Trump has talked about turning the military on U.S. citizens that he deems his domestic political enemies,” the Democratic Congresswoman claims, adding: “Authoritarianism and people that he affiliates closely, and strongmen abroad in regimes like that, it is not uncommon to jail political dissidents or legislative opponents.”

Ocasio-Cortez—a far-left progressive—concludes: “This is the world that we very, realistically may be entering.”

ENCOURAGING VIOLENCE.

The New York lawmaker, in referencing historical mobilizations against fascism, appears to be encouraging violent left-wing groups like Antifa and others to arm themselves and form militias. Such actions would mirror the actions of the French Resistance and Italian anti-fascist groups who—unlike today—were justified in violently opposing the German and Italian fascist regimes. Over the course of the 2024 campaign, Democrats—including Vice President Kamala Harris—have compared Trump and his supporters to fascists and Nazis.

Prior to and during Donald Trump’s first term in office from 2017 to 2021, Democrats like Ocasio-Cortez would often make dramatic and unfounded accusations against the Republican president—claiming he was trying to become a dictator or would jail political enemies. Despite the assertions, these actions never occurred or were even considered.

The National Pulse has previously reported that Rep. Ocasio-Cortez admitted that much of her ‘resistance’ antics are political theater. However, her most recent comments could be considered to cross a very dangerous political line by endorsing potentially violent actions against the legitimately elected government.

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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) is telling her supporters to prepare a resistance against President-elect Donald J. Trump after he retook the White House in the 2024 election, winning both the popular vote and the Electoral College. In a video posted to social media after the November 5 election, the New York Democrat claims Trump and his allies are an authoritarian threat and alludes to the armed resistance movements against Europe's fascist governments prior to and during World War II. show more