Leftist efforts in the Senate to prevent President Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans opposed to a resolution marking Congress’ first attempt to reassert its war powers following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. This from newsmax.com. The resolution, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, aimed to affirm that…
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ICE Arrested 130 Iranian Nationals in Week-Long Security Sweep Under Trump Directive
For years, Americans have been told not to worry. We the People were told our borders were secure, even as millions poured across unchecked. This from thepatriotjournal.com. Common-sense patriots knew better. They knew that when you leave the nation’s front door wide open, you do not get people seeking a better life—you get those who…
Fudged figures wildly exaggerate EV efficiency
It’s quasi consumer fraud on a global scale. The Environmental Protection Agency’s electric vehicle mileage ratings are misleading millions, inflating EV efficiency and hiding the true energy cost of driving green. And it all comes down to one little number. The EPA’s MPGe calculation violates basic physics, specifically the second law of thermodynamics, which states…
Shocking Surplus Masks Massive Fiscal Crisis
In April 2025, the U.S. Treasury reported a staggering $258.4 billion surplus, yet America’s national debt continues to soar at $36.212 trillion, underscoring why personal financial strategies have never been more crucial for conservatives navigating this economic landscape. Key Takeaways The U.S. government posted a $258.4 billion budget surplus in April 2025, the second-largest monthly…
Traffic grinds to a halt when an armed woman takes a seat – an actual seat – in the middle of a Texas highway
Watch Louder with Crowder every weekday at 11:00 AM Eastern, only on Rumble Premium! It’s not every day that an armed woman decides to pull up a lawn chair in the middle of a Houston highway—but today was definitely one of those days. pic.twitter.com/zDtfwpPXMs— Best Videos On Internet (@DallasRiffRaff) June 26, 2025 According to Click…
Local business owner has brilliant plan to solve city’s homeless crisis, he’s paying them to leave and never come back
Watch Louder with Crowder every weekday at 11:00 AM Eastern, only on Rumble Premium! A California business owner has been approaching homeless individuals around town, offering to pay for their one-way flight to start fresh somewhere new. This comes amid the state’s refusal to barely acknowledge the homeless crisis, as the situation continues to worsen…
List of Tax Cuts in the Senate’s Big Beautiful Bill
The Senate released its full text of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Saturday. The bill delivers on President Trump’s promise of PERMANENT, across the board, pro-growth tax relief for businesses and American households of every income level. Below are a list of the major tax cuts included in the Senate’s reconciliation package. Income…
CA Senator Scott Wiener Files Paperwork To Run For Rep. Pelosi’s Seat in 2028
California News: California State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) filed paperwork on Friday announcing his intent on running for Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) 11th District Congressional seat in 2028. According to the filing, while he intends to run in 2028, Wiener can easily transfer campaign funds to 2026 if needed in case Pelosi decides not…
Civil Offenses in Navigable Waters
California News: Division 1.5, Chapter 4 of the California Harbors and Navigation Code deals with civil offenses committed in navigable waters. Section 151 provides that any person that intentionally or negligently causes or permits any oil to be deposited in the water of this state, including but not limited to navigable waters, is liable civilly…
About Nobel Prize Nominations…
I can’t remember if it was a formal job application I was reviewing or if it was just some random c.v. I had been sent, but I was astonished to see “Nobel Peace Prize Nominee” listed on an otherwise unimpressive resume of a person I had never heard of before. This led to a colleague…
Every terrifying thing you need to know about NYC’s intifada-embracing, communist mayoral threat, Zohran Mamdani
On September 11, 2001, nearly 2,500 Americans were killed when two planes hijacked by Muslim terrorists struck New York City’s Twin Towers. It’s been less than 24 years, and now that same city has elected Zohran Mamdani — a “communist,” “Muslim radical,” and “jihadist apologist” — as its Democratic mayoral candidate. Mamdani is a 33-year-old…
Trump gave Americans what they didn’t know they needed
Donald Trump had publicly toyed with the idea of running for president many times before 2015. In fact, he even entered the Reform Party’s presidential primaries for the 2000 election. But the timing was never quite right — until it finally was. Of the many actions and twists of fate that created the opening for…
Saturday’s Forum
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Top headlines for the week of 6/27
Top 5 headlines 1 Poll: voters don’t want $14B transportation tax 2 Gov. signs $800 million baseball plan 3 Gorsek, Wagner removed from key committee 4 The perilous (Dem) supermajority 5 Car drives into crowd of ICE protesters Bonus Sen. Bonham: Dutch Bros ‘pushed out’ of Oregon Dozens of flights into PDX dropped Metro president:…
Chaos Once Signaled Divine Disapproval; Now You’re Not Allowed to Notice
Throughout history, the decline and fall of nations have often been seen as signs of divine disapproval. Though modern minds may dismiss this view as primitive or superstitious, it is not without substance. Beneath the ancient belief lies a profound and enduring truth the modern world has forgotten: the universe is governed by a moral…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attacks former Fox News colleague over skepticism about success of attack on Iran’s nuclear program
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth excoriated Jennifer Griffin, a former Fox News colleague, when the reporter questioned the success of the U.S. attack on Iran’s uranium enrichment, the UK Daily Mail reported. Hegseth has expressed a wider mistrust of the mainstream media. Last weekend, the U.S. launched Operation Midnight Hammer to take out Iran’s supply of…
Rep. Laura Gillen warns fellow Democrats that ‘socialism doesn’t work’ after New York Democrats pick radical leftist as mayoral candidate
Rep. Laura Gillen warned that “socialism doesn’t work,” as evidenced by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, Breitbart reported. The New York Democrat made these remarks during an appearance on Newsmax’s “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” on Wednesday. The discussion was about New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, who won the primary this week. He is a…
Nestle hands RFK Jr victory, will remove all FD&C dyes by mid-2026
Food giant Nestle said it would remove all food, drug and cosmetic (FD&C) colors from its foods by mid-2026, handing a victory to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who has called for the dyes to be phased out or banned. Nestle said in a June 25 press release that most of…
Michelle Obama makes divorce rumors worse with non-denial
During an interview with Rachel Martin, host of NPR’s Wild Card podcast, released Thursday, former First Lady Michelle Obama’s non-denial that there are problems in her marriage to former President Barack Obama has led to even more questions and speculations. ‘The fact that people don’t see me going out on a date with my husband…
Jury finds Mike Lindell liable for $2.3 million defamation claim by former Dominion employee
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, an ardent defender and supporter of President Donald Trump after the results of the 2020 election, is now paying — literally — for many of the claims he made in the wake of the election. According to the Denver Post, Lindell has been ordered to pay $2.3 million to a former…
Anthony Bernal refuses to testify before House Oversight Committee
As House Republicans dial in on the origins of how former President Joe Biden’s autopen was really used behind the scenes as the former president was rapidly declining both cognitively and physically, some people in that world are running scared. According to Fox News, a man being called former First Lady Jill Biden’s “work husband,”…
AOC Bronx girl persona disassmbled by fellow New Yorker
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez found herself in a “New York off” with a local politician, who blew some serious holes in her “Bronx girl” narrative. A New York State Republican lawmaker shattered AOC’s persona when he exposed her yearbook photo from a top-tier high-performing school, as The Daily Mail reported. After liberal progressive Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez demanded Trump’s…
The Supreme Court allows Planned Parenthood Medicaid cuts
Individual Medicaid patients cannot sue to enforce their right to choose a provider in some circumstances, the Supreme Court concluded Thursday, supporting South Carolina’s effort to shut off Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood. The state, supported by the Trump administration, was favored by the court in a 6-3 ruling that followed ideological lines, as The…
Fire burns massive hole in mall
FORT WORTH, TX – A fire erupted on the roof of Hulen Mall Friday evening, prompting a swift response from local firefighters. The blaze, which began around 7:30 p.m., sent flames and smoke billowing into the night sky, causing alarm among shoppers and staff. Firefighters arrived quickly, working diligently to extinguish the flames and prevent…
Big Beautiful Bill’s Medicade changes hit roadblock
As Republicans work feverishly to complete the omnibus bill package this week, the Senate parliamentarian has delivered a devastating blow to the party. According to the official, a Medicaid provider tax change, which is key to President Trump’s tax reduction and spending bill, does not follow the chamber’s procedural rules. Republican leaders are now faced…
Tulsi Gabbard skips classified Iran briefing
Tulsi Gabbard skipped a classified briefing to Congress on President Trump’s Iran strikes, fueling speculation that she has been sidelined within the administration. One of the most prominent anti-war voices in Trump’s Cabinet, Gabbard has been dogged by reports claiming she is out of step with the president and his team. Her failure to appear…
Fugitive killed in shootout
PHOENIX, AZ – A task force led by U.S. Marshals engaged in a high-stakes operation in Phoenix that ended in the death of a wanted gang member. The incident unfolded when authorities attempted to arrest the suspect, who was known to have multiple warrants against him. The task force had been monitoring the suspect as…
Top Story: Kentucky Republican Introduces Constitutional Amendment to End Birthright Citizenship
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Kentucky Republican Introduces Constitutional Amendment to End Birthright Citizenship
by Misty Severi Kentucky GOP Rep. Andy Barr on Friday introduced a Constitutional amendment in the House that seeks to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal migrants, hours after the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration. The Supreme Court in its ruling did not determine whether President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order ran afoul of…
Commentary: It’s Time to Privatize Fannie and Freddie to Fix America’s Housing Market
by Vance Ginn The federal government’s grip on America’s housing finance system is contributing to the very affordability crisis it claims to solve. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two government-controlled mortgage giants, now back more than half the $16 trillion residential mortgage market. While they don’t issue loans directly, they purchase mortgages from lenders and securitize them, funneling…
Condoleezza Rice praises Trump’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities
America just dropped a strategic hammer on Iran’s nuclear ambitions with strikes that have left their program in tatters. Breitbart reported that former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, speaking on FNC’s “Special Report” last Thursday, didn’t mince words about the impact of these U.S. military actions. Her analysis paints a picture of a significant setback…
Speaker Johnson challenges constitutionality of the War Powers Act
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) just dropped a constitutional bombshell by calling the War Powers Act flat-out unlawful. The Hill reported that Johnson’s bold stance comes on the heels of President Trump’s recent strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, sparking a fierce debate over whether Congress should rein in the president’s military authority, despite bipartisan pressure…
Trump moves to restrict classified data to Congress after Iran intel leak
President Trump is slamming the brakes on sharing sensitive intel with Congress after a juicy leak about U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, according to Just The News. This isn’t just a bureaucratic shuffle; it’s a bold stand against what the administration sees as a reckless disregard for national security. And trust me, this move…
88-year-old Democrat delegate claims she is running for election despite age
At 88, Washington, D.C.’s longtime Democratic Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is stirring up a political puzzle that could rival a Rubik’s Cube. The Daily Caller reported that her repeated claims of running for reelection in 2026 are being undercut by her staff, raising eyebrows about her future in Congress. It’s a classic case of mixed…
Rep. Boshart Davis: Statement on failure of HB 2025
By Oregon State Representative Shelly Boshart Davis, SALEM, Ore. — Today, Democrats couldn’t muster the votes to advance HB 2025, their largest tax increase in Oregon history. The bill would have imposed nearly $11.7 billion in new taxes and fees on Oregonians and businesses, while diverting funds away from the core needs of the state’s transportation system….
H5N1 Kills Again — No One Is Safe
Cambodia’s H5N1 bird flu crisis claims its fifth victim as the U.S. considers unprecedented poultry vaccination to prevent a global outbreak. Key Takeaways A 52-year-old Cambodian man became the fifth H5N1 fatality after exposure to diseased poultry, with the country now reporting seven cases this year. Three children and two adult men have died from…
Ex-Biden advisor Neera Tanden reveals she doesn’t know who authorized Biden’s autopen signatures
Testimony from a former top Biden aide has revealed a perplexing gap in accountability at the highest levels of the White House. Breitbart reported that Neera Tanden, once the director of President Joe Biden’s Domestic Policy Council, dropped a bombshell during a grueling congressional hearing on a recent Tuesday, admitting she doesn’t know who ultimately…
Observers: Late Justice Antonin Scalia helped set stage for Trump’s approach to courts
In the 2015 case of Obergefell v. Hodges, America’s highest judicial body ruled five to four that the Constitution recognizes a right to gay marriage. That case saw the late Justice Antonin Scalia author a rogue dissent which some now say was prophetic in terms of the current president’s approach to the judiciary. Scalia’s critique…
IL Gov. JB Pritzker seeks another term as talk of presidential bid grows
Illinois Democrat Gov. J.B. Pritzker has presided over a fiscal crisis in his state even as residents have been fleeing to other jurisdictions. Yet despite his questionable record, Pritzker has made clear that he intends to mount his third gubernatorial run. Governor touts record According to Breitbart, the Illinois governor announced his intention to run…
Interview: Terrifying Iran War Prediction (PREPARE FOR THE WORST)
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GOP congressman calls on DHS to use Medicaid records in illegal alien identification
Earlier this month, the White House released a statement complaining that over 1.4 million illegal migrants “are currently on Medicaid, stealing taxpayer-funded health care benefits meant for American citizens.” However, one congressman recently presented Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem with a plan to change that and remove the benefits altogether. Hunt floats…
Some Republicans call for Senate parliamentarian’s firing
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough raised eyebrows this week when she began stripping elements out of President Donald Trump’s spending bill. That development has infuriated Republicans, with some GOP lawmakers now calling for MacDonough to be fired. Sen. Tommy Tuberville: “She’s got to be gone” According to Breitbart, one of MacDonough’s critics is Alabama Republican Sen….
Should Trump Give Up on the Iran Deal?
Foreign Affairs Should Trump Give Up on the Iran Deal? Sometimes diplomacy isn’t worth the candle. Credit: saideex/Shutterstock President Donald Trump still wants a nuclear deal with Iran, and Iran still wants one with him. That, at least, seems to be the case, even after a U.S.-Israeli war against Iran that ended Tuesday. The war…
Daddy Issues
Foreign Affairs Daddy Issues We should normalize using the word “protectorate” instead of “ally.” It will help in objective and achievable foreign policy results. Credit: Kin Cheung/Getty Images There’s a certain observable pair of traits that dominate President Donald Trump’s foreign-policy calculus: He understands good and daring optics, but he hates protracted attritional conflicts. He…
DOJ Reveals Insane USAID Scandal
Four individuals have pleaded guilty in a major bribery scheme tied to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a federal agency recently downsized amid political controversy. The Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed the case involved a $550 million corruption scam. Roderick Watson, 57, a USAID contracting officer, admitted to accepting bribes in exchange…
Pam Bondi Announces Two Huge Court Victories
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced two major legal victories following recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings on Friday. Bondi praised the decisions on her official X account, crediting the Department of Justice and Solicitor General John Sauer for their legal work. She stated that district courts can no longer impose sweeping nationwide injunctions against President Donald…
DHS Ends TPS for Haitian Nationals
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Friday that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals will be officially terminated. The status will expire on August 3, 2025, and full termination will take effect on September 2, 2025. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem made the announcement through a post on the official DHS website….
DOJ Says Sinaloa Cartel Hacker Used Mexico City’s Cameras Against FBI
In 2018, a hacker working for the Sinaloa Cartel managed to obtain phone records belonging to an FBI official and used Mexico City’s surveillance cameras to track and target informants and witnesses, according to a Justice Department report. This information came out in a Justice Department Inspector General audit that examined how the FBI deals…
Kamala Harris’ Daughter Describes ‘Traumatic’ Voting Experience in NYC
Ella Emhoff, stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, described her recent voting experience in New York City as emotionally difficult. The 26-year-old cast her ballot in the Democratic mayoral primary at the same polling station where she had previously voted for Harris. Emhoff shared her thoughts via Instagram Stories on Tuesday, urging her followers to…
Rashida Tlaib Calls for ICE to be Abolished After Agency Detains 11 Iranian Nationals
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) renewed her call to abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), following the detention of 11 Iranian nationals by the agency. Tlaib was approached by independent journalist Nicholas Ballasy at the Capitol, who asked whether the rhetoric used by politicians against ICE might have influenced recent demonstrations in Los Angeles. Responding, Tlaib…
Trump Admin Plans to Deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a Third Country
One day after a judge outlined possible bail conditions for Kilmar Abrego Garcia in his human smuggling case, his attorneys filed an emergency motion requesting that he be returned to Maryland while awaiting trial. The government informed U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis that if Abrego Garcia is granted bond, the administration plans to deport him…
