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June 13, 2024
William Upton
Economy
Election 2024

NeoCon NeverTrumpers Demand Fed Play Politics to Keep Trump Out.

Neoconservative NeverTrumper Bill Kristol is begging the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates ahead of the 2024 presidential election in the hopes it will juice the economy and boost the chances that the 81-year-old Democrat incumbent Joe Biden will win re-election. “Dear Fed, How about one rate cut for the economy, and one more for democracy?” Kristol wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday as the central bank announced its decision on interest rate levels.

Unfortunately for Kristol, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell threw cold water on the likelihood of the central bank slashing rates before the November presidential election. “Today, the [Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)] decided to leave our policy interest rate unchanged and to continue to reduce our securities holdings,” Powell said  Wednesday afternoon.

The committee’s dot survey of members, released along with the FOMC’s rate decision, suggests that the central bank anticipates a single rate cut for the remainder of 2024 at most. Despite the economic realities, Kristol—along with many Democrats—is pushing the Fed to risk a dangerous resurgence of inflation in the hopes cheap capital will swing the election for Biden. 

Even more concerning is that Kristol‘s call for interest rate cuts is indicative of a growing trend among opponents of former President Donald J. Trump with the weaponization of government institutions for partisan political purposes. The National Pulse reported in April that Joe Biden promised the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates at least once before the end of December. Biden’s announcement was unprecedented as the White House is expected to respect and not interfere with the U.S. central bank’s independence.

Polling data has continually shown Biden struggling with critical voter demographics regarding his handling of the U.S. economy.

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Neoconservative NeverTrumper Bill Kristol is begging the U.S. Federal Reserve to cut interest rates ahead of the 2024 presidential election in the hopes it will juice the economy and boost the chances that the 81-year-old Democrat incumbent Joe Biden will win re-election. "Dear Fed, How about one rate cut for the economy, and one more for democracy?" Kristol wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday as the central bank announced its decision on interest rate levels. show more
June 12, 2024
Lawfare

Alvin Bragg Will Testify Before Congress AFTER Trump’s Sentencing.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee in mid-July. The testimony will follow the sentencing of former President Donald J. Trump in the hush money case brought against him by Bragg. According to sources familiar with the situation, Bragg and former Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutor Matthew Colangelo, who was also involved in the Trump case, are scheduled to appear on July 12.

A spokesperson for Bragg confirmed the plans, stating, “The Manhattan DA’s Office plays a critical role in maintaining and enforcing the rule of law in New York.” The spokesperson added that spreading misinformation and unsubstantiated claims undermines the legal system but emphasized respect for governmental institutions and the decision to testify voluntarily post-sentencing. Initially, Bragg refused to testify before the committee before the sentencing, citing concerns that doing so could impede the fair administration of justice in the ongoing trial.

The Judiciary Committee is expected to probe Bragg and Colangelo on their communications with the Biden DOJ and Attorney General Merrick Garland. Additionally, the two will likely be questioned on whether they communicated with DOJ special counsel Jack Smith regarding their prosecution of former President Trump.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan had requested Bragg and Colangelo to appear earlier, proposing a hearing on June 13. In response, Bragg‘s general counsel, Leslie Dubeck, stated in a letter to Jordan that the office is dedicated to voluntary cooperation. Dubeck mentioned that Bragg would be made available for testimony at a mutually agreed date, considering the office’s scheduling constraints and the ongoing nature of the trial proceedings.

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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee in mid-July. The testimony will follow the sentencing of former President Donald J. Trump in the hush money case brought against him by Bragg. According to sources familiar with the situation, Bragg and former Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutor Matthew Colangelo, who was also involved in the Trump case, are scheduled to appear on July 12. show more
June 12, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024

Here’s How House Dems Are Planning to Derail a Second Trump Term.

House Democrats are already laying the groundwork to sabotage former President Donald J. Trump‘s second term in office, seemingly anticipating that he is likely to win the November presidential election. On Tuesday, Democrat lawmakers—led by Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD)—launched the Stop Project 2025 Task Force.

“We have to mount the resistance in real-time,” Huffman said in an interview following the launch of his anti-Trump group. The Democrat Congressman added: “If we’re caught off guard by it, we’re going to be too late. This time, they’ve figured it out. They’re going to be coming fast and furious.”

At the heart of Huffman and Raskin‘s project is their fear of the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025. Despite their conspiratorial depictions, Project 2025 is just a run-of-the-mill presidential transition blueprint with a bevy of policy proposals that a Trump White House can enact on Day One in government. Project 2025 has, in fact, become a favorite boogeyman among far-left activists, with Huffman and Raskin‘s task force just being the latest over-the-top response.

The Democratic lawmakers plan to hold a series of public events with left-wing think tanks and friendly corporate media between now and election day on November 5 to smear the Heritage Foundation-led presidential transition project. Additionally, the group says they plan to highlight likely Trump White House appointees.

“For people who think something like ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ could never happen here, I think it’s happening in real-time,” Huffman claimed. Additionally, the California Democrat claimed: “I believe we’re really close to having our democracy replaced by a dystopian, right-wing theocracy.”

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House Democrats are already laying the groundwork to sabotage former President Donald J. Trump's second term in office, seemingly anticipating that he is likely to win the November presidential election. On Tuesday, Democrat lawmakers—led by Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD)—launched the Stop Project 2025 Task Force. show more

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June 12, 2024
Media
Politics

Fox News Board Member Paul Ryan Insists: ‘I’m an Anti-Establishment Republican.’

Former Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan has bemoaned being labeled a “Republican In Name Only” (RINO) in an interview on Fox News, where he is now a board member. Ryan, 54, called himself “an anti-establishment Republican” during an appearance with the network’s Neil Cavuto, wherein he blasted former President Trump as “unfit for office.”

During the conversation, Ryan claimed neoconservative Nikki Haley would “win this thing by 12 points” and explained that he would be writing in his candidate for president, effectively telling Fox News viewers to throw the election for Joe Biden.

Look, I got death, taxes, and weird stuff from Donald Trump. These are the three certainties in my life, so to me, it’s just another day in my life,” Ryan seethed. “Fealty to Trump is what RINO is. Meaning, if you don’t pledge fealty to this man, then you are a RINO,” he claimed.

Ryan went on to complain Trump is a “populist” and “not a conservative.”

“I would prefer a party that is based on principles, not personality or populism. This populism is untethered to principles, and that’s why, you know, I’m an anti-establishment Republican,” Ryan claimed, also describing himself as a “classical liberal” and “free market conservative.”

Neil Cavuto tells Paul Ryan he has a “great future” in politics if he wants back in.

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Former Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan has bemoaned being labeled a "Republican In Name Only" (RINO) in an interview on Fox News, where he is now a board member. Ryan, 54, called himself "an anti-establishment Republican" during an appearance with the network's Neil Cavuto, wherein he blasted former President Trump as "unfit for office." show more
immigration
June 11, 2024
William Upton
Data
Immigration

DATA: Majority Want ALL Illegals DEPORTED!

A recent CBS News/YouGov poll reveals that 62 percent of registered voters favor the U.S. government implementing a national program to deport all illegal immigrants. This includes support from one-third of Democratic voters. The survey, conducted from June 5 to June 7, encompassed 1,615 registered voters across the country, with a focus on battleground states such as Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

The poll‘s findings echo earlier proposals by former President Donald J. Trump, who has pledged to undertake the “largest deportation” operation in American history if returned to the White House. In an interview with Time Magazine, Trump emphasized his intention to involve the National Guard in the effort, describing illegal immigrants as participants in an “invasion” of the country. Several polls have shown voters overwhelmingly agree with Trump’s use of “invasion” to describe the Biden government’s border crisis.

Customs and Border Protection reports reveal around eight million encounters with illegal immigrants at the southwest land border over the past three and a half years. This figure excludes an estimated 1.7 million “gotaways” who crossed without detection. The number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. is estimated to have grown significantly beyond the 10.5 million recorded in Joe Biden‘s first year in office.

Furthermore, the poll shows a divided opinion on Biden’s recent executive order aimed at managing border encounters. The order stipulates shutting down temporary asylum requests if daily border encounters an average of 2,500 at official entry points. Seventy percent of those surveyed approve of this executive order, while 30 percent disapprove.

Regarding trust in handling illegal border crossings, 70 percent of respondents believe Trump‘s policies would reduce crossings, in contrast to 20 percent for Biden‘s policies. Additionally, 49 percent think Biden’s policies would lead to an increase in illegal crossings.

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A recent CBS News/YouGov poll reveals that 62 percent of registered voters favor the U.S. government implementing a national program to deport all illegal immigrants. This includes support from one-third of Democratic voters. The survey, conducted from June 5 to June 7, encompassed 1,615 registered voters across the country, with a focus on battleground states such as Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. show more
June 11, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024

Trump in D.C. on Thursday for GOP Conflab.

Former President Donald J. Trump will return to Washington, D.C., on Thursday, where he will address Republican members of the U.S. House and Senate on Capitol Hill. In the morning, the former Republican president will meet with House Republicans at the Capitol Hill Club, with senior aides and Republican Conference members invited to attend. The event hosts include Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), and Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY).

Later on Thursday, Trump will address Republican Senators at the invitation of Senate Republican Conference Chair John Barrasso (R-WY). “I’ve invited President Trump to meet with members of our Republican Conference,” the Wyoming Republican wrote to his colleagues on Tuesday. He added: “I believe it will be helpful to hear directly from President Trump about his plans for the summer and to also share our ideas for a strategic governing agenda in 2025.” The meeting will likely occur Thursday afternoon at the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) office just a few blocks from the Capitol.

The Washington, D.C. meetings with Republican lawmakers come as the 2024 presidential campaign cycle hits full swing. Campaign strategy and election resource management are expected to be among the discussion topics. Almost all of the House Republican Conference has already lined up behind Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee. Meanwhile, there remain a few hold-outs in the Senate, though Republican leadership—including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY)—has already endorsed Trump for president.

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Former President Donald J. Trump will return to Washington, D.C., on Thursday, where he will address Republican members of the U.S. House and Senate on Capitol Hill. In the morning, the former Republican president will meet with House Republicans at the Capitol Hill Club, with senior aides and Republican Conference members invited to attend. The event hosts include Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), and Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY). show more

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June 11, 2024
Media

Rachel Maddow Fears Trump Will Send Her To A Detention Camp.

In a recent interview with CNN, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow feigned concerns about former President Donald J. Trump‘s potential actions if he is reelected in November. Maddow claimed she fears Trump could implement detention facilities not only for illegal immigrants but also for those he views as disloyal or disagreeable—including herself.

Maddow’s assertions arise from Trump’s comments in May, where he did not rule out the construction of detention facilities for illegal immigrants as part of his proposed increased deportation efforts.  However, Maddow extrapolated these remarks to a broader—and unfounded—concern. “I’m worried about the country broadly if we put someone in power who is openly avowing that he plans to build camps to hold millions of people, and to ‘root out’ what he’s described in subhuman terms as his ‘enemy from within’,” she told CNN‘s Reliable Sources newsletter.

The MSNBC host inferred that such facilities might not be limited to illegal immigrants, posing a potential threat to various left-wing media figures, activists, and Democrat lawmakers who pushed an unprecedented lawfare campaign against the former Republican president.

When asked if she felt personally targeted for being a prominent critic of Trump on television, Maddow acknowledged a sense of vulnerability. Maddow accused those who believe Trump would only target illegal immigrants of having a “little bit of head-in-the-sand complacency”. She suggested that some political figures might be trying to align themselves with Trump to ensure their safety.

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In a recent interview with CNN, MSNBC host Rachel Maddow feigned concerns about former President Donald J. Trump's potential actions if he is reelected in November. Maddow claimed she fears Trump could implement detention facilities not only for illegal immigrants but also for those he views as disloyal or disagreeable—including herself. show more

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June 11, 2024
Election 2024

DATA: Jewish American Support for Biden Drops 14%.

Jewish voters’ support for Joe Biden appears to be waning ahead of the 2024 presidential election, according to a new poll by the American Jewish Committee. The survey, conducted from March 12 to April 6, indicates that 61 percent of Jewish voters would back Biden if the election were held today, a decline from 75 percent in 2020. Meanwhile, 23 percent of Jewish voters supported former President Donald J. Trump, marking a slight increase from 22 percent in 2020.

Additionally, the poll revealed that 10 percent of respondents would opt for “someone else,” an increase from the 2 percent who expressed that preference four years ago. Overall, these findings suggest a 14 percent decrease in Biden‘s support among Jewish voters and an 8 percent rise in those willing to consider an alternative candidate.

The release of the poll coincides with ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. On October 7, the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas launched a deadly attack on southern Israel, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people and the capture of over 200 hostages. In response, Israel initiated a military campaign against Hamas in Gaza, which remains ongoing.

Biden has faced scrutiny from some in the Jewish community over his handling of the conflict. Criticism intensified following the Biden government’s decision to delay a shipment of weapons to Israel ahead of a planned military operation against the Hamas stronghold of Rafah.

The withholding of military support also drew criticism from pro-Israel groups and political figures. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee condemned the delay, calling it a dangerous move. Former President Trump also criticized Biden‘s handling of the Middle East crisis, suggesting the 81-year-old Democrat incumbent had lost control of the situation in Israel.

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Jewish voters' support for Joe Biden appears to be waning ahead of the 2024 presidential election, according to a new poll by the American Jewish Committee. The survey, conducted from March 12 to April 6, indicates that 61 percent of Jewish voters would back Biden if the election were held today, a decline from 75 percent in 2020. Meanwhile, 23 percent of Jewish voters supported former President Donald J. Trump, marking a slight increase from 22 percent in 2020. show more
June 11, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024

Teamsters Union President Wants To Speak At The Republican Convention!?

Sean O’Brien, the president of the Teamsters Union, is asking for a speaking slot at both the Republican and Democratic national conventions later this summer. O’Brien’s presence at the Republican presidential nominating event could serve as a significant boost to the GOP’s presumptive nominee, former President Donald J. Trump. On the campaign trail, Trump has made a concerted effort to reach out to union voters, especially members of the Teamsters.

Numbering 1.3 million members, the Teamsters represent a major and critical union voting bloc in the 2024 presidential election. Over the past several months, O’Brien has invited both Trump and the 81-year-old Democrat incumbent, Joe Biden, to meet with the union’s leadership and its rank-and-file members. Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has also sat down with the Teamsters.

Despite the intense discussions with each candidate, O’Brien and his union have yet to officially back anyone in November’s presidential election. However, his continued communications with—and public comments regarding—former President Trump have led some to speculate about a potential burgeoning relationship between the two populist figures. In January, Trump met with O’Brien and Teamsters leadership regarding areas where the two might be able to work together should the former Republican president retake the White House.

While the Teamsters, like many unions, has reliably endorsed Democrats in recent election cycles, this hasn’t always been the case. The union endorsed both Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. And while union leaders overwhelmingly backed Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden in 2016 and 2020, respectively, rank-and-file union households have increasingly gravitated towards Trump.

Allowing O’Brien to address the Republican National Convention could accelerate the realignment of union rank-and-file voters into the Republican column. Additionally, it could help bolster the Trump campaign in critical, union-dominated swing states like Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Nevada.

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Sean O'Brien, the president of the Teamsters Union, is asking for a speaking slot at both the Republican and Democratic national conventions later this summer. O'Brien's presence at the Republican presidential nominating event could serve as a significant boost to the GOP's presumptive nominee, former President Donald J. Trump. On the campaign trail, Trump has made a concerted effort to reach out to union voters, especially members of the Teamsters. show more
June 10, 2024
Lawfare

Trump Faces Probation Interview Monday.

Former President Donald J. Trump is set for a Monday interview with New York probation officials, a mandatory step before his July sentencing in a criminal hush money case.

Trump will participate in the interview via video conference from Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. Todd Blanche, one of Trump’s attorneys, will be present for the interview.

The interview’s purpose is to compile a report for the judge, providing an in-depth look at the defendant. This report can influence the judge’s decision on the appropriate punishment. Probation officers, social workers, or psychologists typically compile the report after interviewing the defendant, as well as possibly contacting family and acquaintances.

Trump’s potential punishments range from probation to a four-year prison sentence.

Steven Cheung, Trump’s campaign spokesman, stated that Democratic allies of Joe Biden “continue to ramp up their ongoing Witch-Hunts, further abusing and misusing the power of their offices to interfere in the presidential election.”

Judge Merchan has scheduled sentencing for July 11 and will have broad discretion in determining Trump‘s punishment.

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Former President Donald J. Trump is set for a Monday interview with New York probation officials, a mandatory step before his July sentencing in a criminal hush money case. show more