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December 17, 2024
Politics

Biden Govt Rushing to Hire 1,200 DEI Officials Before Trump Takes Office.

According to a recent analysis of federal job postings, the Biden-Harris government is recruiting up to 1,200 staff for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles. These positions, advertised with annual salaries reaching $310,000, could collectively amount to $160 million annually. The hiring effort is timed to rush onboarding new federal employees before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office in January.

At least 33 DEI roles were advertised shortly after Trump’s election. The application window for these roles is timed to close before he is set to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States.

Trump has repeatedly promised to uproot the Deep State and fire federal employees who attempt to undermine his policies. However, the hiring frenzy appears aimed at stacking the government with new ideologues to resist the President-elect. Notably, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a vacancy for a Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health on November 15, offering a salary up to $221,900. This role, which aims to advance health “equity,” closed applications by November 29, and the current administration is reviewing applicants.

Notable agencies like the Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC) are seeking to fill positions with substantial remuneration. A Director of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion role is listed with a telecommuting option and a $310,000 salary. This position is tasked with developing and executing DEI strategies across the FDIC.

Similarly, other federal entities are pursuing roles to bolster DEI frameworks. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently entertained applications for an affirmative employment specialist, while the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing candidates for a supplier diversity officer position.

Some agencies have discontinued DEI-related job postings, including a canceled Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Advisor role at the State Department.

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According to a recent analysis of federal job postings, the Biden-Harris government is recruiting up to 1,200 staff for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) roles. These positions, advertised with annual salaries reaching $310,000, could collectively amount to $160 million annually. The hiring effort is timed to rush onboarding new federal employees before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office in January. show more
December 17, 2024
Health
Politics

Trump Targets Pharmacy Middlemen in New Healthcare Push to Cut Costs.

President-elect Donald J. Trump has announced he will move to eliminate Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), criticizing them for inflating healthcare costs. Speaking at a press conference at his Mar-A-Lago residence on Monday, Trump argued that PBMs profit excessively without directly contributing to drug manufacturing. He indicated that his nominees for Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)—Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Dr. Mehmet Oz, respectively—have discussed extensive plans to address these issues.

“The horrible middleman that makes more money, frankly, than the drug companies, and they don’t do anything except they’re a middleman. We’re going to knock out the middleman,” Trump said. Meanwhile, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), an ally of the President-elect, plans to initiate measures against big insurance middlemen as part of the year-end government spending package. Johnson is expected to release the spending bill text this week, aligning with Trump’s goal of reducing the influence of PBMs.

PBMs, including CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRx, command about 80 percent of the PBM market and oversee drug benefits for over 270 million Americans. Critics argue that PBMs drive up prescription prices by promoting costlier medicines on formularies, which are crucial for determining patient drug access. Pharmacy Benefit Managers’ influence on pricing and available medicines remains highly controversial, with allegations of prioritizing profits over patient needs.

Previously, Trump sought to reform the system by introducing a policy allowing seniors to benefit directly from drug manufacturers’ rebates. However, the Biden government repealed this rule under the Inflation Reduction Act, reversing potential savings for seniors.

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President-elect Donald J. Trump has announced he will move to eliminate Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), criticizing them for inflating healthcare costs. Speaking at a press conference at his Mar-A-Lago residence on Monday, Trump argued that PBMs profit excessively without directly contributing to drug manufacturing. He indicated that his nominees for Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)—Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Dr. Mehmet Oz, respectively—have discussed extensive plans to address these issues. show more
December 17, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Lawfare

Epstein-Linked Dem Megadonor Hoffman Fears Trump Admin Will Investigate Him.

Tech billionaire and Democrat megadonor Reid Hoffman fears President-elect Donald J. Trump might target him for supporting Kamala Harris. In a recent interview on the Diary of a CEO podcast, the former guest of Jeffrey Epstein’s private island, Little St. James, suggested over a 50 percent chance that Trump would use “the institutions of state” to investigate him.

“I hope it’s only in soft ends of the range, like IRS audits or phone calls like Trump made saying, deny Bezos that [Department of Defense] contract because he owns The Washington Post and I don’t like him,” Hoffman suggested. “It could get much worse, but I don’t really want to speculate on it because I don’t want to give anybody any ideas.”

Hoffman, who co-founded PayPal and launched LinkedIn, has consistently leveraged his wealth to back Democrats and anti-Trump lawfare initiatives, such as E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit against the America First leader. Known for his early investments in companies like Facebook and Airbnb, Hoffman is a key figure in Silicon Valley, where opposition to Trump was historically intense—but is now waning.

CLIENT LIST.

Hoffman’s anxiety about Trump’s return to power during the Diary of a CEO interview was palpable. However, despite portraying himself as a potential victim of political vengeance, many believe he is really concerned that his dubious history will be scrutinized.

For instance, prior to Election Day, pro-Trump tech mogul Elon Musk told Tucker Carlson that “part of why Kamala is getting so much support is that if Trump wins, that Epstein client list is gonna become public, and some of those billionaires behind Kamala are terrified of that outcome.”

When Carlson asked Musk if he believes Hoffman, in particular, is “uncomfortable” about revelations concerning the Epstein client list, Musk replied, “Yes, and [Bill] Gates.”

Hoffman traveled to Epstein’s island in 2014, many years after his conviction for procuring a minor girl for prostitution. He even arranged to stay at the Manhattan townhouse where the pedophile financier abused many of his victims.

Hoffman admits that, at minimum, “by lending my association, I helped [Epstein’s] reputation, and thus delayed justice for his survivors.”

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Tech billionaire and Democrat megadonor Reid Hoffman fears President-elect Donald J. Trump might target him for supporting Kamala Harris. In a recent interview on the Diary of a CEO podcast, the former guest of Jeffrey Epstein's private island, Little St. James, suggested over a 50 percent chance that Trump would use "the institutions of state" to investigate him. show more
December 17, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Corruption
Lawfare

Trump Turncoat Alyssa Farah Accused of J6 Witness Tampering.

Donald J. Trump administration turncoat Alyssa Farah Griffin is accused of serving as the key “go-between” for former Congresswoman Liz Cheney and Cassidy Hutchinson, a crucial but unreliable witness for the corrupt January 6 Committee. A new congressional interim report accuses Cheney of unlawfully tampering with Hutchinson and recommends that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigate the matter.

The pressure being applied to Griffin on social media draws on texts first uncovered by the Committee on House Administration’s Subcommittee on Oversight in October. They show that, in the months leading up to Hutchinson’s highly publicized testimony on January 6, Cheney engaged in direct and indirect communications with Hutchinson, facilitated by Griffin.

On April 26, 2022, Hutchinson met with Griffin at her Georgetown home, where she disclosed information pertinent to the January 6 Committee’s investigation. Griffin then agreed to liaise with Cheney. Text messages, believed to be from the encrypted app Signal, reveal that Cheney was aware that direct communication with Hutchinson, bypassing her attorney, was ethically dubious.

For nearly a month, Griffin served as an intermediary. She assisted in arranging Hutchinson’s third interview without informing her attorney. During this period, Griffin and Hutchinson also concocted a pretext for Hutchinson’s need for the third interview, which Cheney led on May 17, 2022. In this session, Hutchinson introduced several new, uncorroborated narratives aligned with the committee’s portrayal of Trump as culpable for the January 6 riot.

Post-interview, Hutchinson contacted Cheney directly, circumventing her legal counsel. Subsequently, Cheney arranged for Hutchinson to receive new legal counsel from Alston & Bird, who agreed to represent her pro bono.

The House Administration Oversight Subcommittee now believes “numerous federal laws were likely broken by Liz Cheney” during this “secret communication with a witness” and that Hutchinson may have committed perjury at Cheney’s behest.

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Donald J. Trump administration turncoat Alyssa Farah Griffin is accused of serving as the key "go-between" for former Congresswoman Liz Cheney and Cassidy Hutchinson, a crucial but unreliable witness for the corrupt January 6 Committee. A new congressional interim report accuses Cheney of unlawfully tampering with Hutchinson and recommends that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigate the matter. show more
December 17, 2024
William Upton
Crime
Politics

Congressional Report Accuses Liz Cheney of Tampering with J6 Witness, Recommends FBI Investigation.

An interim report on the January 6 Capitol riots accuses former Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) of illegally tampering with witnesses who testified before the Democrat-controlled January 6 Select Committee during the previous Congress. Released on Tuesday, the House Administration Oversight Subcommittee report reveals Cheney coached former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson on her testimony, urging her to alter parts of her story.

“Based on the evidence obtained by this Subcommittee, numerous federal laws were likely broken by Liz Cheney, the former Vice Chair of the January 6 Select Committee, and these violations should be investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” the committee states. Chaired by Representative Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), the House Administration Oversight Subcommittee report continues: “Evidence uncovered by the Subcommittee revealed that former Congresswoman Liz Cheney tampered with at least one witness, Cassidy Hutchinson, by secretly communicating with Hutchinson without Hutchinson’s attorney’s knowledge.”

“This secret communication with a witness is improper and likely violates 18 U.S.C. 1512. Such action is outside the due functioning of the legislative process and therefore not protected by the Speech and Debate clause,” the report concludes.

Loudermilk’s investigation also suggests that Hutchinson committed perjury while testifying before the January 6 Select Committee, likely at Cheney’s behest. However, the report alleges that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has withheld critical documents from congressional investigators, making it difficult to confirm that the witness lied to Congress. Additionally, the document indicates that Hutchinson may have lied in her interview with the FBI following the events of January 6.

Witness tampering is considered a federal crime, with those convicted being sentenced to as much as 20 years in prison.

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An interim report on the January 6 Capitol riots accuses former Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) of illegally tampering with witnesses who testified before the Democrat-controlled January 6 Select Committee during the previous Congress. Released on Tuesday, the House Administration Oversight Subcommittee report reveals Cheney coached former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson on her testimony, urging her to alter parts of her story. show more
December 17, 2024
Media
Politics

DOJ Inspector General Says Schiff and Swalwell Behind Russia Hoax Leaks.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General (IG) released a report last week revealing Democrat Members of Congress and their staff actively leaked classified materials to the media to push the Russia hoax narrative against President Donald J. Trump during his first term in office. According to the report, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was aware of the classified leaks and their sources but failed to pursue the matter adequately.

Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) were named in the report as having purposely leaked classified documents to several corporate media outlets. The report states that a whistleblower who served as a Democratic staffer on a congressional committee identified the two California Democrats to the FBI. The whistleblower stated they “suspected that Member 1 had previously leaked classified information and that Member 2 wanted to influence public opinion via the release of classified information.”

Additionally, the IG report states a senior Democrat congressional staffer was found to be communicating with at least three members of the media who subsequently published classified information that he had access to. However, despite evidence of the leak being handed over to the FBI, the agency declined to investigate further. The New York Times identified the suspected leaker as Michael Bahar.

The investigation included reviewing the communications of several congressional staffers. The DOJ appeared to monitor both Republican and Democrat staff members, as well as nonpartisan positions. A total of 21 Democrats and 20 Republicans had their communications analyzed. The report states that no charges were filed despite various individuals being implicated in leaks.

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General (IG) released a report last week revealing Democrat Members of Congress and their staff actively leaked classified materials to the media to push the Russia hoax narrative against President Donald J. Trump during his first term in office. According to the report, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was aware of the classified leaks and their sources but failed to pursue the matter adequately. show more
December 17, 2024
Lawfare

Dem Donor Judge Denies Trump’s Immunity Rights, Won’t Dismiss ‘Hush Money’ Case.

Late Monday, Democrat-aligned Judge Juan Merchan ruled against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s request to dismiss District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s so-called hush money case. A New York jury found Trump guilty Trump in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to payments made to adult actress Stormy Daniels in 2016.

Steven Cheung, Trump’s campaign spokesman—and future White House communications director—blasted Merchan’s ruling, stating it violated the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity. “This lawless case should have never been brought, and the Constitution demands that it be immediately dismissed, as President Trump must be allowed to continue the Presidential Transition process and execute the vital duties of the presidency, unobstructed by the remains of this, or any other, Witch Hunt,” Cheung said in a statement.

The ruling leaves the possibility of sentencing open, pending legal appeals from Trump’s side. It remains uncertain when or if Trump will face sentencing, given that Judge Merchan has yet to decide if this could occur before Trump assumes office in January or after his term concludes in 2029.

“The Supreme Court’s June presidential-immunity ruling requires Democrat Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan to declare a mistrial,” conservative attorney Mike Davis, founder of The Article III Project, wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “But Merchan once again ignores the clear law. His daughter Loren could lose a lot of Democrat funding if her dad ruled any other way. Clear corruption.”

Loren Merchan has done significant business with Democratic politicians. CNN legal analyst Elie Honig has also criticized Judge Merchan for having personally “donated money… in plain violation of a rule prohibiting New York judges from making political donations of any kind—to a pro-Biden, anti-Trump political operation.”

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Late Monday, Democrat-aligned Judge Juan Merchan ruled against President-elect Donald J. Trump's request to dismiss District Attorney Alvin Bragg's so-called hush money case. A New York jury found Trump guilty Trump in May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to payments made to adult actress Stormy Daniels in 2016. show more
December 16, 2024
Media

CNN Calls ABC’s $15M ‘Bending of the Knee’ to Trump ‘Embarrassing,’ Fear More Lawsuits Over Fake News.

The corporate media is running scared over concerns that ABC’s decision to settle a legal dispute with President-elect Donald J. Trump for $15 million means their false reporting could be subject to litigation as well. CNN‘s Jim Acosta and Brian Stelter blasted the settlement stemming from comments made by Clinton-operative-turned-journalist George Stephanopoulos, who repeatedly claimed during a March 10, 2024, broadcast that Trump was “found liable for rape.” However, a Manhattan jury found Trump was not liable for rape, but only for battery.

Acosta kicked off the segment lamenting about “this bending the knee going on,” asking Stelter: “Brian, this, I mean, this is pretty unusual and disturbing. What do you make of all this and this ugly legal fight that is trying to be avoided by ABC and Disney?”

“Right. Trump has a long history of filing lawsuits, including against news outlets. Most of the time, those cases get thrown out. Judges see right through those frivolous cases and throw them out,” Stelter replied, noting the prospect of legal discovery may have a motivating factor “because there might have been embarrassing emails or text messages on ABC servers that were going to become public.”

He continued: “So this might have been a case where ABC is avoiding public embarrassment by paying $15 million. But look, there’s a lot of people that say that payment is embarrassing as well. So this is not the end of the story.”

FEAR OF LITIGATION.

“Media lawyers are worried about this, they’re preparing for it,” Stelter told Acosta, adding: ” They are preparing their newsrooms for it with the expectation of more lawsuits, more leak investigations, more subpoenas in the months and years to come. You know, there’s a great AP story about this this morning saying there’s a balancing act right now for the press between being fearful and just being prepared, doing our jobs, but being aware of the climate.”

According to the CNN commentator, a source at ABC simply told him: “We needed this problem to go away.”

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Image by Gage Skidmore.

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The corporate media is running scared over concerns that ABC's decision to settle a legal dispute with President-elect Donald J. Trump for $15 million means their false reporting could be subject to litigation as well. CNN's Jim Acosta and Brian Stelter blasted the settlement stemming from comments made by Clinton-operative-turned-journalist George Stephanopoulos, who repeatedly claimed during a March 10, 2024, broadcast that Trump was "found liable for rape." However, a Manhattan jury found Trump was not liable for rape, but only for battery. show more
December 16, 2024
Politics
War

Mitch McConnell Attacks ‘America First’ Slogan: ‘That was What They Said in the ’30s.’

Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the outgoing Senate Republican leader, is attacking the America First movement and key components of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s foreign policy. In an essay for Foreign Affairs, McConnell urged Trump to abandon America First positions, which he describes as misguided steps towards isolationism and decline.

The 82-year-old Kentucky Republican emphasized the supposed importance of U.S. global interventions, calling for increased foreign aid, support for NATO, and more military aid to Ukraine. During his first presidential administration, Trump pushed NATO members to meet their funding obligations, suggesting the U.S. would decline to support them if they did not. Additionally, during the 2024 presidential race, the now-President-elect pledged to end the war in Ukraine, negating the need for any additional military aid.

In the essay, McConnell complains about the possibility of the U.S. relinquishing its global primacy, writing, “To pretend that the United States can… afford to shrug off faraway chaos as irrelevant is to ignore its global interests and its adversaries’ global designs.”

In an interview with The Financial Times earlier in December, he appeared to directly compare the rise of the Trump movement to the rise of the Nazis in Germany, telling the newspaper, “We’re in a very, very dangerous world right now, reminiscent of before World War Two. Even the slogan is the same. ‘America First.’ That was what they said in the ’30s.”

His comments signal potential friction between him and the incoming Trump administration, especially regarding the United States’ role in Ukrainian defense.

The senator, who is set to chair the Senate Appropriations Defense subcommittee, plans to use his position to advocate for his preferred policies. The elderly lawmaker has not said whether he will seek reelection in 2026, despite suffering several health incidents in recent years, including at least two instances where he mysteriously froze for a prolonged period while addressing the media.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the outgoing Senate Republican leader, is attacking the America First movement and key components of President-elect Donald J. Trump's foreign policy. In an essay for Foreign Affairs, McConnell urged Trump to abandon America First positions, which he describes as misguided steps towards isolationism and decline. show more
December 16, 2024
Economy

Bitcoin Surges to $106K After Trump’s US Crypto Reserve Hint.

Bitcoin rose to a record high, surpassing $106,000, on Monday, influenced by pro-cryptocurrency statements from President-elect Donald J. Trump. The cryptocurrency achieved a peak of $106,195 early Monday before dropping slightly, but it regained momentum by the afternoon, hitting $106,320.90. Trump’s comments on CNBC about potentially establishing a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve contributed to the price surge. He suggested that the U.S. should lead in crypto adoption, comparing it to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

Trump’s plan could affect bitcoin trading due to the cryptocurrency’s limited supply. Out of a total potential supply of 21 million bitcoins, 19.9 million are already available. While Trump’s election has fueled optimism for deregulation among investors, Bitcoin’s value has increased significantly, rising by 190 percent in 2024.

Data from BitcoinTreasuries indicates that national governments own about 13.9 percent of all bitcoins. The United States and China are the largest holders, with the U.S. owning nearly 200,000 bitcoins valued at approximately $20.7 billion and China holding 190,000 bitcoins.

Simultaneously, tech firm MicroStrategy is set to join the Nasdaq 100 index, further boosting bitcoin’s value. As the largest corporate bitcoin holder, MicroStrategy possesses around 425,000 bitcoins, accounting for about 2 percent of the overall market value. According to Simon Peters, an analyst at Etoro, this inclusion in the index might lead to increased stock purchases.

The upward trend, termed the ‘Trump trade,’ has enhanced interest in cryptocurrencies, with investors anticipating reduced regulation under Trump’s administration. The nomination of Paul Atkins to replace current Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner Gary Gensler—who is unpopular among crypto enthusiasts for his critical stance on digital assets—has added to Bitcoin’s recent gains.

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Bitcoin rose to a record high, surpassing $106,000, on Monday, influenced by pro-cryptocurrency statements from President-elect Donald J. Trump. The cryptocurrency achieved a peak of $106,195 early Monday before dropping slightly, but it regained momentum by the afternoon, hitting $106,320.90. Trump's comments on CNBC about potentially establishing a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve contributed to the price surge. He suggested that the U.S. should lead in crypto adoption, comparing it to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. show more