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The Sick, Sociopathic Symbiosis of the Woke Left and Jihadi Enthusiasts
Following Hamas’ bloodthirsty Oct. 7 assault on Israel’s southern border communities, woke leftists and jihad enthusiasts on campuses and beyond formed a perplexing alliance. The Left advocates social justice; celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion; and professes special concern for historically oppressed minorities. Meanwhile, Gaza’s Iran-backed jihadists torture and kill based on race, ethnicity, and sexual… -
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California Considers Legislation Concealing Students’ Gender Transitions From Parents
In November, a poll found 68% of Americans across party lines thought parents should be notified “if their child changes their gender identification or preferred pronouns at school.” And while some are shocked this is a controversial topic to begin with, many are not-so shocked to learn the state of California has proved to be an epicenter… -
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Videos Uncover Illegal Immigration Realities the Media Tries to Hide: The BorderLine
While The Heritage Foundation’s border and immigration center continues to shine a light on the disastrous and unprecedented realities of the border under President Joe Biden, the corporate national media simply avoids reporting stories that could give their audience the wrong (political) idea. Their limited coverage on illegal immigration usually puts it in a positive… -
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Biden’s Housing Headache
President Joe Biden promised to lower housing costs during his State of the Union address earlier this spring. To date, his plan has been an utter failure. Just ask Anthony and Caitlin Fumo. A recently married couple with a newborn baby boy, they assumed their combined income would be enough to finance a move closer to their… -
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Senate Democrats Who Back Biden’s Crackdown on Fossil Fuels Suddenly Worried About High Gas Prices
Numerous Democrats who have helped the Biden administration restrict fossil fuel development and production are now concerned about high gas prices as the 2024 elections loom. A group of 23 Senate Democrats—including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, and Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania—signed a Thursday letter to Attorney General… -
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Can Trump Be Elected President From a Prison Cell?
A Manhattan jury found former President Donald Trump guilty Thursday on 34 counts related to falsifying business records supposedly to cover up “hush money” payments to porn star Stormy Daniels. Now, Trump could face prison time. Judge Juan Merchan will issue Trump’s sentence on July 11. So, what happens between now and the sentencing? And… -
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What Are NIH Officials Hiding?: Fauci to Testify on America’s Response to COVID-19
Expect fireworks. On Monday, Dr. Anthony Fauci is scheduled to testify under oath before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic to account for his performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fauci, former director of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases, appeared before the select subcommittee earlier this year for a closed-door, 14-hour… -
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As Students Fail, Biden Admin Plows $900M Into Eco-Friendly School Buses
The Biden administration will hand out $900 million to pay for “green” school buses, as the nation’s public school students continue to perform poorly in the aggregate. The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday announced the recipients of the funding for school buses designed to fight climate change, with schools in 47 states receiving money for the vehicles… -
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Biden State Department Spending Millions on Foreign LGBTQ Events as ‘Pride Month’ Approaches
The State Department is funding an array of LGBTQ pride events across the globe ahead of June, some of which include events focused on children, federal grant records show. President Joe Biden’s State Department is bankrolling a gay film festival, an LGBTQ community conference, and other pride events in Australia, the Czech Republic, and Bulgaria… -
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Did Judge in Trump Case Violate Constitution With His Jury Instructions? These Attorneys Think So
Defense attorney Randy Zelin and former Trump attorney Tim Parlatore said on Friday that Judge Juan Merchan violated the U.S. Constitution with his instructions to the jury in former President Donald Trump’s trial. Merchan instructed the jury that it is not a requirement for them to be in unanimous agreement about what “other crime” Trump committed, instead… -
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Trump Campaign Gets Immediate Avalanche of Cash After Guilty Verdict
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign donation page crashed Thursday within minutes of the jury returning a guilty verdict. Shortly after the verdict, the page displayed a 500 error stating “something went wrong.” Trump also received massive influxes of cash from major donors after the verdict, including $300,000 from Sequoia Capital partner Shaun Maguire. “The timing isn’t a coincidence,” Maguire… -
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Guns, Germs, and Speech: Unanimous Supreme Court Sides With NRA in First Amendment Case
What do epidemiologist Martin Kulldorff and the National Rifle Association have in common? More than is first apparent. Both advocate for views unpopular with left-wing politicians, a “herd immunity” approach to COVID-19 in the doctor’s case and gun ownership in the NRA’s. Because of their views, both had their dealings with third parties curtailed by… -
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Illegal Immigration Has Created ‘High Threat Level’ for Terrorist Attack in US, Expert Says
America is facing a “high threat level” for a terrorist attack because of the crisis at the southern border, says the head of a group working to curb illegal immigration. “It does not take a lot of people to inflict an extraordinary amount of damage,” said Julie Kirchner, executive director for the Federation for American… -
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Political World Erupts After Jury Declares Trump Guilty on All 34 Counts
A Manhattan jury found former President Donald Trump guilty Thursday on all 34 charges of falsifying business records to hide “hush money” payments in 2016 to former pornographic movie actress Stormy Daniels. Upon leaving the courthouse, Trump called the trial a disgrace and said, “This was a rigged trial by a conflicted judge who is… -
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Endorses US Campus Protests as Part of ‘Resistance Front’
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei praised pro-Palestinian protesters across American college campuses for being “on the right side of history” in an open letter Wednesday to university students. In an X post, Khamenei said college protesters “have begun an honorable struggle” against the American government, which “openly supports Zionists.” He encouraged American students to “become familiar with the… -
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Louisiana Set to Become 8th State to Adopt a ‘Given Name Act.’ Here’s What That Means for Parents, Children.
Louisiana lawmakers have said it once, twice, and now a third time: Sex is a physical reality, not a feeling. President Joe Biden’s administration wants to redefine sex to mean “gender” in federal law, which would force schools to allow boys to use girls’ restrooms and participate in female athletics. Louisiana officials have issued letters… -
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United Kingdom Orders ‘Emergency Ban’ on Puberty Blockers for Minors
The government of the United Kingdom announced Wednesday that it was placing an “emergency ban” on the private prescription and supply of puberty blockers for minors, according to a press release. Both England and Scotland announced in March and April, respectively, that they were halting puberty blocker treatments for new patients under the age of 18 due to concerns… -
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Biden’s Regulations Cost American Households Tens of Thousands, Report Says
The Biden administration has set in motion a wave of new regulations that already have cost more than $1 trillion, which equates to thousands of dollars per family, according to a new report from the Job Creators Network. About $1.6 trillion in costs have been imposed by a total of 923 new regulations finalized under… -
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Agents Arrest 10 Members of Infamous Venezuelan Prison Gang at Southern Border
The Border Patrol announced the arrests of 10 foreign nationals affiliated with an international prison gang over the Memorial Day weekend, highlighting the threat emanating from the U.S.-Mexico border. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens announced the arrest of the 10 individuals affiliated with Tren de Aragua, an international criminal organization originating in Venezuela whose members… -
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US Economy in Worse Shape Than Economists Thought
The U.S. economy grew less than previously thought in the first quarter of 2024 amid a slowdown in consumer spending, the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced Thursday. Gross domestic product was revised down in the first quarter from 1.6% to 1.3% year-over-year in a sign that the economy is not as strong as initial estimates…