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Articles / Government / White House Languid economic sentiment mirrors ‘92 pre-Clinton doldrums, could turn around in time for midterms If economic sentiment catches up to improving indexes by next spring, that will put Republicans in a strong position to keep majorities in both the House and the Senate. By: Recent polling from Napolitan News Service reveals less-than-thrilling economic sentiment heading into the holidays. The study, published on Wednesday, reports that only 26% of voters say their finances are improving with another 36% saying their finances are getting worse. The ratio was similar two weeks ago when 25% said their finances were getting better, while 39% said it was getting worse. Napolitan reports that this is the most pessimistic voters have been since before the 2024 election, when 25% said their finances were getting better and 41% said worse. Six month window Founder of Napolitan, Scott Rasmussen, told Just the News, “The single most important political indicator for any election is how people feel about their personal finances. If people are this pessimistic on Election Day next year, the Democrats will win the House handily and have a serious chance of winning the Senate.” “So what happens to the economy in the six months will define the midterm elections.” In the lead-up to the 1992 presidential election, the U.S. economy was emerging from a mild recession that began in July 1990 and officially ended in March 1991, with real GDP growth resuming at a sluggish pace of about 2.7% for the year. Despite this technical recovery, unemployment climbed to 7.5% by mid-1992, the highest in eight years, fueling perceptions of a “jobless recovery” where productivity gains outpaced job creation. This disconnect between macroeconomic indicators and voters’ pocketbook realities contributed significantly to President George H.W. Bush’s defeat, as challenger Bill Clinton capitalized on widespread frustration with stagnant wages and rising poverty rates near 15%. As of December 2025, the U.S. economy mirrors aspects of that 1992 lag, with real GDP surging 3.8% annualized in Q2 and an estimated 3.9% in Q3, yet consumer sentiment remains subdued below the neutral 50 mark on the Economic Optimism Index at 47.9. Unemployment has ticked up to 4.4% in September, the highest since late 2021, while headline CPI inflation holds at 3.0% year-over-year, squeezing household budgets amid a 43-day government shutdown’s lingering effects. Feeling the pinch Personal consumption expenditures grew robustly at 2.8% annualized in early Q3, but high-income households are driving the gains, leaving many middle- and lower-income voters feeling the pinch from tariff-induced price hikes in groceries and apparel without corresponding wage relief. If economic improvements accelerate into early 2026 as forecast  — with GDP growth projected at 1.9% for the year and unemployment stabilizing around 4.5% — voters could start feeling tangible benefits like moderated inflation to 3.2% and steadier job gains just as midterm campaigns intensify. This timely “kitchen table” boost might bolster congressional incumbents’ prospects, akin to how delayed recovery perceptions doomed Bush in 1992, potentially shifting voter turnout and priorities toward optimism over frustration. However, persistent uncertainties from policy volatility and uneven spending could still amplify turnout among discontented demographics, making the midterms a referendum on whether indexes finally translate to wallets. TOP STORIES Languid economic sentiment mirrors ‘92 pre-Clinton doldrums, could turn around in time for midterms Another Democrat fizzle after Black Friday boycott results in record-breaking shopping Total national security shutdown: Immigration cessation has long-standing historical precedent ‘First Lady of Technology’ Melania Trump pioneers FLOTUS book with global enthusiasm White House’s full-bore approach spreads to state redistricting efforts LATEST EPISODES From No. 10 as UK’s Prime Minister to the battle over truth, Liz Truss begins new show, warns America Space Frontier Foundation’s Sean Mahoney urges Senate to confirm Isaacman, makes case for NASA to end SLS reliance US Chamber Expert details why Black Friday broke records & why the ‘We Ain’t Buying It’ boycott fizzled FLOTUS Melania Trump’s Advisor & Ad Agency CEO Marc Beckman talks AI & fostering America’s future Peace Through Strength: Victoria Coates breaks down Trump’s foreign policy legacy & what’s upcoming with Ukraine RELATED ARTICLES Languid economic sentiment mirrors ‘92 pre-Clinton doldrums, could turn around in time for midterms Another Democrat fizzle after Black Friday boycott results in record-breaking shopping Total national security shutdown: Immigration cessation has long-standing historical precedent ‘First Lady of Technology’ Melania Trump pioneers FLOTUS book with global enthusiasm White House’s full-bore approach spreads to state redistricting efforts Americans still have Bidenflation blues, despite economic improvements going into the holidays Alarming number of Americans, Democrats expect a politically violent future White House trying to sort out what Biden and Blinken ignored in Nigerian war on Christians In off-year elections, Republicans ignored major Trump wins that could’ve changed the night EPA chief says ‘the sky is the limit’ with Trump’s diplomatic deals on strategic minerals

Articles / Government / White House Total national security shutdown: Immigration cessation has long-standing historical precedent In the wake of Wednesday’s shooting of two National Guard members, Trump is pushing to tighten vetting and border controls as a direct countermeasure against possible national security threats posed by migrants inadequately screened under the Biden-era protocols. By: President Donald Trump announced Thursday he intends to “permanently pause” immigration from all Third World countries and reexamine green-card holders who are not a “net asset” to the country. Trump posted on social media: “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover, terminate all of the millions of Biden illegal admissions, including those signed by Sleepy Joe Biden’s Autopen, and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our Country, end all Federal benefits and subsidies to noncitizens of our Country, denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility, and deport any Foreign National who is a public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western Civilization.” The term “Third World,” in the modern sense, is a reference to poorer nations (“developing”) with a Low Human Development Index (HDI). The term originated during the Cold War to describe nations not aligned with either the US (First World) or the Soviet Union (Second World). Today, it has evolved to refer to developing countries, often with economic instability, high poverty, and lower standards of living. Political correctness has guided many to prefer terms like “developing countries” or “low and lower-middle-income countries.” Long history of immigration shutdowns The total or near-total shutdown of immigration has been enforced many times throughout U.S. history during several crises, most recently in 2020 when Trump’s Proclamations 10014 and 10052, combined with a global shutdown of U.S. embassy visa services due to COVID-19, effectively stopped almost all immigrant and most temporary-worker visa entries for months. National security has been the basis of such shutdowns as long ago as in the early part of the last century. During the Great Depression and World War II, from roughly 1930 to 1945, strict application of the “likely to become a public charge” clause and wartime security rules drove legal immigration to near-zero levels without a single blanket ban. Similar de facto pauses occurred in 1918–1920 amid the Spanish flu and postwar chaos, and again in the months following the September 11, 2001, attacks when consular processing was largely suspended for security reviews. While landmark laws such as the 1921 Emergency Quota Act and the 1924 Immigration Act sharply curtailed inflows through numerical limits, the only modern instance of a formal, broad suspension explicitly pausing virtually all legal immigration channels remains the 2020 COVID-19 measures. As early as 1919, the Department of Justice deported more than 500 people, including notable anarchist Emma Goldman. Nearly 10,000 people in 70 cities were arrested on the basis of the spread of radicalism and immigration from Europe in what is called by historians “The Palmer Raids,” named after then-Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer. Since the start of Trump’s involvement in politics in 2015, he has made illegal immigration a hallmark issue of his campaign. During his second term, deportations have been a divisive issue, separating liberals who oppose the raids and deportations and those who support the moves to decrease the illegal immigrant population. Nobody is certain about the illegal immigrant population In Charlotte and surrounding communities, ICE enforcement operations in recent weeks have left some day-labor pickup sites, apartment complex parking lots and certain shopping centers noticeably deserted during hours that were previously crowded with workers. Community members and business owners in similar affected cities, including Atlanta, Nashville and parts of suburban Chicago report the same pattern, leading many to question if the official estimates of the illegal immigrant population living in the U.S. are underestimated. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through its Office of Homeland Security Statistics, provides the most authoritative estimates of the illegal immigrant population. The figures are derived using the “residual method,” which subtracts the estimated number of legal immigrants from the total foreign-born non-citizen population in Census Bureau surveys like the American Community Survey (ACS), while adjusting for undercounts, deaths and emigration. Between 11 and 20 million DHS’s latest publicly available comprehensive estimate, released in April 2024, places the illegal immigrant population at 11 million as of January 1, 2022. Critics of the official estimates, including former Border Patrol chiefs, analysts at the Center for Immigration Studies and FAIR (Federation for American Immigration Reform), argue that the true unauthorized immigrant population is likely between 15 and 20 million or higher, contending that DHS and Pew figures substantially undercount recent border crossers, visa overstays, and those evading census surveys entirely. Trump concluded his Thanksgiving night social media post with a warning that said, “HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL, except those that hate, steal, murder, and destroy everything that America stands for — You won’t be here for long!” TOP STORIES Total national security shutdown: Immigration cessation has long-standing historical precedent ‘First Lady of Technology’ Melania Trump pioneers FLOTUS book with global enthusiasm White House’s full-bore approach spreads to state redistricting efforts Americans still have Bidenflation blues, despite economic improvements going into the holidays Alarming number of Americans, Democrats expect a politically violent future LATEST EPISODES US Chamber Expert details why Black Friday broke records & why the ‘We Ain’t Buying It’ boycott fizzled FLOTUS Melania Trump’s Advisor & Ad Agency CEO Marc Beckman talks AI & fostering America’s future Peace Through Strength: Victoria Coates breaks down Trump’s foreign policy legacy & what’s upcoming with Ukraine Inside Big Tech’s Power Play: Daniel Cochrane Exposes Meta’s Antitrust Battles & the Future of Digital Freedom A Healthcare Revolution: Rep. 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Articles / Government / White House ‘First Lady of Technology’ Melania Trump pioneers FLOTUS book with global enthusiasm Considered “Not good enough” for the coastal elites who select covers for Vanity Fair or Vogue, Melania’s work resonates with hundreds of thousands who recognize the First Lady’s insight and charm. By: First Lady Melania Trump’s memoir, “Melania”, which debuted at number one on the New York Times’ Bestseller List, will soon add new languages to the groundbreaking audiobook, voiced entirely by artificial intelligence (AI). Marc Beckman, who serves as senior advisor to the First Lady, offered insight into Trump’s work on the original, physical book: “I can tell you from firsthand experience, every single part of each of those books, every word, every image, the paper stock, all of that was led by our nation’s First Lady.” The new version of the audiobook, which will be released on Cyber Monday, will be Trump’s AI-generated voice in Spanish. In the following weeks, subsequent versions in Portuguese and Hindi will follow, opening up more consumer opportunities across the world. Beckman gave insight into the Hindi version and said, “When we launched the physical book, we had this overwhelming response from India. The First Lady visited India during the first and during the first administration and she’s got a huge fan base in India. So we were getting an overwhelming amount of requests.” Direct approval and insight In May, the audiobook dropped in a way no major memoir ever had before: the entire narration—seven hours and one minute long—was performed by an artificial-intelligence replica of multilingual Melania Trump’s own voice. Released exclusively on the ElevenReader app (iOS, Android, and web) and priced at $25 for the English edition, it was created by ElevenLabs using a voice model built with Melania’s direct approval and oversight. The First Lady, who is the first major political figure to use blockchain technology and even created her own meme coin named “Melania“, has embraced technology, but also painstakingly values authenticity. Beckman told Just the News, “If she went into the studio and just read her book, it would have been one-fifth of the amount of time that it took us to build out this book with artificial intelligence. The synthetic voice of the First Lady is uncanny. It’s perfect. She worked on every single word.” “They’ll hear on the audiobook that every space, every breath, every pronunciation of every single word she perfected through the use of artificial intelligence. Months and months and months of work. It was incredible.” Best-Seller despite snubs from fashion elites The indisputably glamorous Ms. Trump appeared only once on the cover of Vogue Magazine, prior to her husband’s election to the White House. She has never appeared on the cover of Vanity Fair, whose staff purportedly threatened to quit if she was so honored. By contrast, Michelle Obama appeared on the cover of Vogue three times as First Lady, and Laura Bush was on the cover of The Ladies’ Home Journal and People among other titles. The self-titled memoir came out in October 2024 through Skyhorse Publishing and prior to its release, pre-orders reached the top of a number of Amazon‘s best-selling books lists. Landing on shelves only a month before the 2024 presidential election, the large-format hardcover mixes personal storytelling with dozens of never-before-seen family photographs and quiet reflections on her years in the public eye. The book traces her early life in Slovenia during the final decades of communist Yugoslavia, her fashion-modeling years across Europe and eventually Manhattan, and the chance encounter with Donald Trump in 1998 that she calls the pivotal moment of her life. She wrote openly about raising their son Barron, pushes back against what she describes as hurtful speculation about him, and offers small, rarely shared glimpses of life inside the White House. She announced the project herself on X with a sleek, futuristic video and the line, “I am proud to present Melania – The AI Audiobook – narrated completely by artificial intelligence in my voice. A new chapter in publishing has begun.” TOP STORIES ‘First Lady of Technology’ Melania Trump pioneers FLOTUS book with global enthusiasm White House’s full-bore approach spreads to state redistricting efforts Americans still have Bidenflation blues, despite economic improvements going into the holidays Alarming number of Americans, Democrats expect a politically violent future White House trying to sort out what Biden and Blinken ignored in Nigerian war on Christians LATEST EPISODES US Chamber Expert details why Black Friday broke records & why the ‘We Ain’t Buying It’ boycott fizzled FLOTUS Melania Trump’s Advisor & Ad Agency CEO Marc Beckman talks AI & fostering America’s future Peace Through Strength: Victoria Coates breaks down Trump’s foreign policy legacy & what’s upcoming with Ukraine Inside Big Tech’s Power Play: Daniel Cochrane Exposes Meta’s Antitrust Battles & the Future of Digital Freedom A Healthcare Revolution: Rep. Burlison’s MAHA plan blows past Obamacare, puts patients back in charge RELATED ARTICLES ‘First Lady of Technology’ Melania Trump pioneers FLOTUS book with global enthusiasm White House’s full-bore approach spreads to state redistricting efforts Americans still have Bidenflation blues, despite economic improvements going into the holidays Alarming number of Americans, Democrats expect a politically violent future White House trying to sort out what Biden and Blinken ignored in Nigerian war on Christians In off-year elections, Republicans ignored major Trump wins that could’ve changed the night EPA chief says ‘the sky is the limit’ with Trump’s diplomatic deals on strategic minerals SNAP program rife with fraud, disparity and health issues for participants, government agencies say ‘No Kings’ protesters silent when Democrats rule as monarch Democrats panic over redistricting numbers with pivotal SCOTUS decision looming

Articles / Government / White House Americans still have Bidenflation blues, despite economic improvements going into the holidays Thanksgiving travel and food prices may be lower, but Americans are not feeling an ease in the cost of living, and the government shutdown isn’t helping in terms of sentiment, either. By: Ahead of the holiday season when travel and cooking usually spike, gas prices are down, egg prices are down, and inflation has cooled. Despite this, according to new polling, economic sentiment is still in the doldrums thanks to over 22% cumulative inflation from the last administration, compounded by stress from the government shutdown. “The way people are feeling about their finances today is the way they felt about them under Joe Biden, and that’s a bad sign,” veteran pollster Scott Rasmussen told Just the News. The numbers from a Napolitan News Service survey released Thursday show a demonstrable disconnect between economic sentiment since President Donald Trump’s inauguration and that of the last two weeks. Voters nearly as pessimistic as when Biden held White House Just 26% of voters report that their finances are getting better, down from 31% two weeks ago. 39% say their finances are getting worse, up from 31% two weeks ago. Voters are now nearly as pessimistic as they were just before Trump won the 2024 general election when the same poll found that 25% of voters said their finances were getting better and 41% said they were getting worse, the poll indicates. The shutdown has taken its toll such that 44% report that they have felt some impact from it. Rasmussen told Just the News, “People are beginning to feel the impact of the government shutdown. 44% now believe that or say they have felt some impact from it. That’s twice what it was two weeks ago. 16% are saying they felt a lot of impact. That’s double two weeks ago and triple just a month ago.” “So we’re seeing a situation where people are beginning to get nervous about their finances.” Putting things into perspective, however, Rasmussen said, “If you went back to just before Donald Trump won the 2024 election, people had been feeling bad about the Biden economy almost throughout his entire term.” Positive economic markers but no impact on consumer sentiment Nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel 50 miles or more for the Thanksgiving holiday, according to AAA’s forecast. The historic number reflects an increase of 1.7 million people compared to last year and 2 million more than in 2019. Low gas prices make traveling by car a little lighter on the wallet. During Joe Biden’s presidency, gas prices spiked dramatically, rising from a national average of about $2.39 per gallon when he took office in January 2021 to a record high of over $5.00 per gallon in June 2022. The average price across Biden’s full term ended up at around $3.45 per gallon, unadjusted for inflation, the highest price for any presidential term on record. Under Trump’s second term in 2025, gas prices have returned to extremely low levels, dropping below $3 per gallon nationally for the first time since 2021 and hitting a four-year low around $3.08 as of November, thanks to increased OPEC+ oil production, plentiful global supply, and Trump’s pro-drilling energy policies aimed at unleashing American dominance. Even the Turkey Day meal will be easier on bank accounts this year. Walmart’s 2025 Thanksgiving meal package is priced at approximately $40 for 10 people, reflecting a roughly 25% reduction from the 2024 bundle that cost around $55 for eight people, allowing families to enjoy holiday essentials at under $4 per person. This significant drop in cost highlights Trump’s economic efforts, which have cooled inflation and grocery prices since he took office, making traditional celebrations more affordable for American households. As Trump himself noted, the drop in price highlights his administration’s efforts to make life more affordable, even if present polling doesn’t reflect it. The “egg panic” a distant memory The price of eggs became a symbolic surrogate for the cost of living among critics at the time of Trump’s inauguration. Yet another positive marker of an improving economy is largely ignored: The chickens have come home to roost, and they’re laying eggs at much lower prices since Trump came into office. The price of a dozen eggs has dropped by more than 60% since Trump’s inauguration, bringing the average cost down from nearly $8 to around $2.50. In the first month of Trump’s second term, the White House said “the Biden administration and the Department of Agriculture directed the mass killing of more than 100 million chickens, which has led to a lack of chicken supply in this country, therefore lack of egg supply, which is leading to the shortage.” The cull was ordered by President Biden in order to contain the spread of the highly contagious avian flu that has afflicted 100 million birds since 2022, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins rolled out a $1 billion initiative that fortified farm biosecurity, accelerated poultry restocking with federal incentives, and secured emergency imports from trusted partners such as Turkey and South Korea. The turnaround cut red tape, supercharged domestic production, and leveraged strategic trade — delivering relief in an area that became a campaign talking point last year. 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Articles / Government / White House White House trying to sort out what Biden and Blinken ignored in Nigerian war on Christians Although in his first term Trump designated Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” after violence on Christians, Biden and Blinken took them off the list, and the butchers’ bill is now up to at least 7,000 lives By: On Saturday, President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria, spurred on by a religious war in the West African nation that has reportedly seen radical Islamists engage in the mass slaughter of Christians. The threat reflects a stark change in U.S. policy against the nation as former President Joe Biden’s administration, including his Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, took little action against the crisis that has claimed 7,000 lives this year alone as of August, the Nigeria-based human-rights NGO International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety) told Newsweek. During Trump’s first term in office, Trump designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), which is a classification by the president for a nation that has engaged in or tolerated particularly severe violations of religious freedom. Less than a year into Biden’s term in November 2021, Biden revoked CPC status for Nigeria after Blinken determined that it did not meet the criteria for “systematic, ongoing, and egregious” violations of religious freedom. The move was criticized by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which called the designation removal “unexplainable” and “appalling.” House Committee member says “Blinken had absolutely no answers” “I think it’s appropriate what the President [Trump] has done to reinstate what he put in place in his first term, making this country of particular concern. And of course, Antony Blinken had absolutely no answers when he was in front of our committee during the Biden administration as to why they pulled that,” Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., told Just The News. Trump warned in his Truth Social post on Saturday that the U.S. could deploy troops or conduct airstrikes if the Nigerian government fails to intervene, while vowing to cut off all aid to what he called a “disgraced country.” Just The News also spoke to Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind., about what the CPC designation does in terms of deterrence. Indicating that other global conflicts can send a message to Nigerian militants. Stutzman said, “Since President Trump got the hostages back from Gaza, some sort of peace agreement is starting there and this has opened up a window for us to say, ‘look, this is another one right over here, where Jihadis are killing people and taking advantage of people and trying to run these people either out of the country or just eliminate them altogether.” Nigeria’s brutal history In 1999, twelve northern Nigerian states adopted Sharia law, sparking immediate discrimination, anti-blasphemy mobs, and church burnings that killed hundreds of Christians in riots through 2008. Boko Haram emerged in 2009, launching bombings, the 2014 Chibok abductions, and village massacres targeting Christians, claiming tens of thousands of lives by 2015. Since then, Boko Haram splinters, ISWAP (Islamic State’s West Africa Province), and Fulani militants have intensified attacks, displacing millions in addition to the murders. Addressing core values of protecting religious liberty then and now During Trump’s first term in office, he made faith and religious freedom a cornerstone of his presidency. He became the first sitting president to attend the March for Life in person in 2020 and made steps to protect faith-based groups and individuals. His May 2017 executive order eased certain federal rules allowing religious organizations to secure funding and join government programs without facing bias. The Justice Department’s 2017 guidance on religious freedom further protected faith communities in court, upholding First Amendment rights. Trump’s policies also supported specific groups and public expressions of faith. A 2019 order fought anti-Semitism, while school prayer guidelines allowed students and teachers to practice their beliefs openly. The White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative gave religious leaders a voice in policy, promoting fairness for all faiths. Globally, Trump championed persecuted believers through high-profile diplomacy. He launched the 2019 Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom and spoke at the U.N. to rally support for groups like China’s Uyghurs. His administration’s aid and partnerships with advocates aimed, not only to curb violence and protect religious liberty, but also to preserve sacred sites worldwide. Second-term continuation of religious liberty successes  During his second term, only ten months in, Trump has accelerated his faith-protecting agenda. Within weeks of his inauguration, Trump launched the White House Faith Office, led by Pastor Paula White-Cain, to empower faith groups, secure grants for houses of worship, and enforce anti-discrimination protections across federal agencies. On May 1, 2025, he signed an executive order forming the Religious Liberty Commission under the DOJ, chaired by Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Dr. Ben Carson, to defend conscience rights, parental religious education, and free speech. In September 2025, the Department of Education issued guidance, again protecting prayer and religious expression in public schools, while expanding school choice for faith-based learning. Trump also directed audits of agencies like the DOJ and IRS to stop bias against faith communities, halted abortion funding, and mobilized resources to combat anti-Semitism and anti-Christian persecution. 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Articles / Government / White House In off-year elections, Republicans ignored major Trump wins that could’ve changed the night Many of the Republicans in the more publicized races either rejected President Donald Trump’s influence and support in their campaign or ignored his victories that could’ve produced better numbers on election night. By: Tuesday night’s off-year elections produced abysmal results for Republicans from coast to coast. Many of the Republicans in the more publicized races either rejected President Donald Trump’s influence and support in their campaign or ignored his victories that could’ve produced better numbers on election night. “Look at gas prices. We’re at the lowest gas prices in four years. Did you hear about that during this election? No. Did you hear about the wonderful opportunity for people who are hourly workers for no tax for overtime, no tax on tips or Social Security? None of it was truly discussed,” Alfred Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network told Just The News. Four months after Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4, making the 20% Qualified Business Income deduction permanent while expanding phase-in ranges, the policy has provided $60 billion in projected re-investments for 26 million pass-through entities this year, according to National Federation of Independent Business estimates. Ortiz praised the bill and said, “We had an incredible day on July 4, the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill, amazing things, too numerous, that were in the one big beautiful. But it did an amazing job of trying to move things forward for the average American and for making life more affordable.” Despite a drowning economy left behind by former President Joe Biden, the U.S. economy began accelerating in the second quarter of this year, with GDP growing at a revised 3.8% annualized pace. The new Trump economy, despite elevated interest rates and trade tensions, produced strong consumer outlooks and a deluge of business investments that fueled nearly 75% of the advances, marking the fastest expansion in almost two years. Personal income climbed in every state and D.C., highlighting widespread gains amid external challenges. In less than a year under Trump’s economic agenda, the labor market strengthened solidly through 2025, keeping unemployment at 4.3% in August—a near-full-employment benchmark that shrugged off immigration limits and federal cuts. August payrolls rose by 22,000, led by health care and public sectors, while year-to-date averages topped 140,000 monthly additions. Blue-collar wages grew at the quickest clip in 60 years, sustaining consumer spending that drives 70% of GDP. Another indicator of success: inflation cooled in the third quarter, with the CPI (consumer price index) up 3% year-over-year in September, edging from August’s 2.9% but far below prior highs and nearing the Fed’s 2% goal. Core CPI held at 3%, aided by falling shelter costs and a 60% drop in wholesale egg prices after avian flu controls restored supply. Real wages rose most months since January, boosting buying power and paving the way for possible rate reductions. With the economic successes since Trump’s inauguration, Ortiz cautioned that Republicans must message better going into next year’s midterm elections. Commenting on Democrats’ effective messaging for Tuesday’s special elections, he said, “Their message of affordability broke through. We’re the part of affordability. We’re the party that brought gas prices down, that brought electricity prices down, that are bringing the cost of living down. But did any of that get translated? No. All we heard about was a government shutdown.” TOP STORIES In off-year elections, Republicans ignored major Trump wins that could’ve changed the night ‘No Kings’ protesters silent when Democrats rule as monarch Democrats panic over redistricting numbers with pivotal SCOTUS decision looming DOGE says that it has created $210 billion in taxpayer savings Top White House official hints Antifa could soon be designated foreign terror group: ‘Stay tuned’ LATEST EPISODES Alfredo Ortiz: ‘If we can’t band together over key Main Street issues, we face a blue wave next year’ Housing First, Results Last: Why California’s Homelessness Crisis Keeps Growing Mark Finchem reacts to being named in Arctic Frost: ‘wanting fair elections made me a nat’l security threat?’ Restoring the American Dream: Property Rights, Home Buying & the Fight for Affordable Housing Making Bold Things Happen: From Pittsburgh to Philadelphia & beyond, Steve Rosenberg combats antisemitism RELATED ARTICLES In off-year elections, Republicans ignored major Trump wins that could’ve changed the night ‘No Kings’ protesters silent when Democrats rule as monarch Democrats panic over redistricting numbers with pivotal SCOTUS decision looming DOGE says that it has created $210 billion in taxpayer savings Top White House official hints Antifa could soon be designated foreign terror group: ‘Stay tuned’ Despite appearances, the NFL still pays lip service to ‘woke’ crowd WH Press Secretary Leavitt says Democrats’ language attacking ICE is ‘despicable’ How Trump can navigate budget negotiations to avert government shutdown Convention of States effort surges as Trump aims at shrinking size, scope of federal government Fed rate cut makes minimal immediate impact, but long-term effects in question

Articles / Government / White House Top White House official hints Antifa could soon be designated foreign terror group: ‘Stay tuned’ Antifa became a household topic when their movement produced violence across multiple U.S. cities, resulting in death, destruction and mayhem. By: President Donald Trump may soon designate Antifa a foreign terrorist group, upgrading it from a domestic terrorist organization, which would provide a vast array of additional resources, funding and enforcement mechanisms. “A whole panoply of tools, a whole toolbox opens up with the FTO (foreign terrorist organization) designation for terrorist organizations — tools that sit under [Treasury Secretary] Scott Bessent’s control at Treasury and under Marco [Rubio], dual-hatted as the Secretary of State,” Dr. Sebastian Gorka, the White House’s top counterterrorism official, told Just The News. When asked whether Trump may soon designate Antifa a foreign terror group, Gorka expressed confidence that a decision was near. “Antifa has been an international terrorist organization since its inception in Germany shortly after World War I,” he said. “So this isn’t just about something happening on the street in Portland. This is about an international network, an internationally funded network, of those trying to undermine Western civilization and our Constitution also. Let me just say, stay tuned.” Antifa’s foreign roots, funding Trump hinted at the designation change on Wednesday at the White House during a townhall discussion with journalists who have extensively covered Antifa’s riots and destruction. Responding to a member of the White House pool about whether he would upgrade Antifa’s designation to FTO, Trump answered, “Well, has that been done? Pretty close, right?” Trump emphasized the change, telling Secretary of State Marco Rubio, “We’ll take care of it.” Speaking about the gravity of such a galvanic change in the handling of Antifa by Trump, Gorka said, “It’s an incredible explosion of statecraft tools that is provided with the FTO designation. So whether it’s al Qaeda or Antifa, it provides us a lot of additional tools, and that’s why the president’s decision is so very, very important. Gorka, who serves as Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council, said the government has the power “not just to sanction individual organizations, to go after them, but it’s also individuals or those who assist the terrorists, to give them succor, aid, training, financing.” The FTO designation effectively serves as a ban on the organization, making it unlawful for anyone in the United States to knowingly supply material support or resources to the designated entity. Antifa has operated on U.S. soil for at least a half-century, with a resurgence of activity occurring in the 2010s. As an organized far-left activist movement which claims to oppose fascism, the group has been connected to violent incidents during protests, often involving violence through property destruction, attacks on law enforcement, and clashes with right-wing groups, according to studies by the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Anti-Defamation League. Antifa merely an “idea,” Democrat insists Aligning with left-wing ideology, many Democrats have referred to Antifa as a nebulous, spontaneous movement, with former President Joe Biden notoriously referring to it as “an idea, not an organization.” However, according to the Government Accountability Institute’s Director of Research Seamus Bruner, “Antifa isn’t a spontaneous movement, it’s a coordinated network with funding that traces back to powerful interests at home and abroad.” Bruner, who is the bestselling author of Controligarchs, discusses his organization’s study into Antifa and warned, “Our research shows the same dark-money and nonprofit structures bankrolling US protest movements are also enabling Antifa-aligned groups overseas. A foreign terror designation could finally expose these global funding pipelines.” Biden isn’t the only Democrat who has downplayed Antifa’s existence and violent impact domestically. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler referred to Antifa as a “myth” that “does not exist” in 2020, effectively dismissing reports of its involvement in violent protests and providing political cover for its actions. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has been accused of enabling Antifa through lax enforcement and coordinated responses that prolonged unrest in Portland, allowing the group to act as informal shock troops against conservative events without significant repercussions. Vice President Kamala Harris indirectly supported Antifa-linked Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 by promoting a bail fund for those arrested during Black Lives Matter demonstrations, where Antifa militants were often involved in the violence. In 2017, violent confrontations erupted in Charlottesville, Virginia, during the “Unite the Right” rally, where Antifa counter-demonstrators fought with conservative supporters of the cause, resulting in injuries and one death caused by a vehicle attack. During a boiling point of political tensions in Portland, Oregon, the Democrat-led city became the focal point of unrest from 2017 to 2020, with Antifa-linked Black Lives Matter protests leading to over 100 nights of chaos, including fires, vandalism of federal property, and assaults on police with rocks and lasers. In Seattle’s 2020 “Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone,” also known as CHAZ or CHOP (Capitol Hill Organized Protest), Antifa-affiliated groups were implicated in armed patrols and violent incidents, contributing to two still-unsolved deaths, based on local law enforcement accounts. From 2021 to 2023, violence decreased but continued in events like the Atlanta “Cop City” protests, where Antifa-linked individuals used Molotov cocktails and sabotage against construction sites, injuring officers and prompting federal charges. In 2024 and 2025, Antifa’s activities during election-related rallies in cities like Minneapolis and Berkeley involved minor disruptions, with no major casualties but ongoing scrutiny from the FBI and law enforcement. TOP STORIES Top White House official hints Antifa could soon be designated foreign terror group: ‘Stay tuned’ Despite appearances, the NFL still pays lip service to ‘woke’ crowd WH Press Secretary Leavitt says Democrats’ language attacking ICE is ‘despicable’ How Trump can navigate budget negotiations to avert government shutdown ‘Charlie Kirk effect’ in full force as voters register Republican in large numbers LATEST EPISODES From Columbus to Trump: How America’s Heritage Fuels Newfound Patriotism Virginia Lt. Gov. 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Articles / Government / White House WH Press Secretary Leavitt says Democrats’ language attacking ICE is ‘despicable’ It’s OK to kill a Nazi? Violence against ICE facilities has escalated tensions around immigration enforcement, endangered lives and has prompted heightened security measures for law enforcement. That hasn’t stopped Democratic leaders from using language that assailants say justifies violence. By: The White House on Friday made clear that sending federal troops to U.S. cities is, in large part, a response to the broader trend of local law enforcement not doing enough to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities. In a response to queries from Just The News, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, “The law enforcement that we have here and the Homeland Security task force, I spoke with them this morning, and what they’re seeing is that, unfortunately, local police have been restricted from responding or cooperating at all with federal authorities which his completely absurd.” Leavitt’s remarks follow a particularly turbulent night in Oregon which saw tensions spill over at a protest outside the ICE facility in South Portland, with Portland Police Bureau officers overseeing the scene and only intervening after several physical altercations broke out among demonstrators. October 1 was reportedly the 100th night of such violence. Leavitt went on to say that “We have surged federal law enforcement personnel to this city [Oregon] to restore law and order and to work alongside local law enforcement. And we’ve seen the benefits of this in Washington DC […] Washington, D.C. is and feels much safer because of the cooperation between federal and local law enforcement.” ICE under attack nationwide The incident in Portland is one of many such incidents, most recently in Dallas. On September 24, 29-year-old Joshua Jahn carried out a sniper attack from a nearby parking structure on an ICE facility in Dallas, firing high-powered rounds that killed two detained immigrants and critically injured a third, who was shot eight times. The local Fox News affiliate KDFW reported that Jahn left notes saying that “he wanted to terrorize ICE.” Jahn had reportedly planned the assault for months using apps to track ICE agents and left notes expressing hatred for the federal government and a desire to “cause terror,” He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a standoff with law enforcement. FBI Director Kash Patel said that “One of the unspent shell casings recovered was engraved with the phrase ‘ANTI ICE’” and added that “it has to end.” Apple has removed ICEBlock and similar apps that allow people to alert others nearby about sightings of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in their area, according to CNN, but it’s a move that comes too late for victims of anti-ICE violence, some of whom were the very people that the assailants purportedly spoke for. Democrats insist on demonizing ICE, winking at violence The incidents of violence against ICE agents come at the same time as Democrats like California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, have sharply criticized ICE, using terms like “secret police,” a reference to Adolf Hitler’s Gestapo. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., has referred to ICE as “kidnappers” and has called them a “terrorist force.” “I have no rhetoric that I regret. Nothing that I have said is rhetoric that incites violence. All of it is about what is actually happening,” Jayapal told ABC News. The list of Democrats using fiery rhetoric and hyperbole is extensive. Illinois’ Democratic governor, Gov. JB Pritzker claimed the country is becoming “Nazi Germany” because ICE is “grabbing people off the street […] and disappearing them.” Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, referred to ICE agents as “thugs.” Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., said ICE agents are “vile and beyond cruel,” and that the agency should be abolished. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., said it was his “priority” to ensure ICE agents “are no longer faceless,” comparing them to “some 1800s bank robber or some KGB officer in Russia.” Reinforcing the need for coordination between local and federal law enforcement, including ICE officers, Leavitt urged, “They can and must be working together, and we think it’s despicable that these local elected officials who swear an oath to their people are preventing law enforcement from doing their jobs on the ground.” “If the mayor of Portland were to call him [Trump] and say, ‘Mr President, please help us,’ I’m sure the president would be willing to do that. He is genuinely serious about wanting to restore order in America’s cities, but it’s become apparent that the local and elected officials in Oregon do not feel the same and that’s very unfortunate for the people who live there.” TOP STORIES Despite appearances, the NFL still pays lip service to ‘woke’ crowd WH Press Secretary Leavitt says Democrats’ language attacking ICE is ‘despicable’ How Trump can navigate budget negotiations to avert government shutdown ‘Charlie Kirk effect’ in full force as voters register Republican in large numbers Convention of States effort surges as Trump aims at shrinking size, scope of federal government LATEST EPISODES Ex-US Attorney Bud Cummins: DOJ credibility ‘annihilated’ by Comey, McCabe, Obama-era elites, indictment is justified SC Congressman Ralph Norman: Democrats are driving the shutdown while Republicans fight for fiscal sanity Amanda Head is unfiltered: What it’s REALLY like covering President Trump’s Admin. from inside the White House EXPOSED: How millions of ineligible voters stayed on California rolls & how activists are cleaning up elections Pregnant women should be trusted to make decisions, don’t need noble lies from gov’t or maker of Tylenol RELATED ARTICLES Despite appearances, the NFL still pays lip service to ‘woke’ crowd WH Press Secretary Leavitt says Democrats’ language attacking ICE is ‘despicable’ How Trump can navigate budget negotiations to avert government shutdown Convention of States effort surges as Trump aims at shrinking size, scope of federal government Fed rate cut makes minimal immediate impact, but long-term effects in question Trump visits a U.K. facing internal social, political turmoil with message of freedom, friendship Trump Agriculture Department funds Farm-to-School program at historic levels Ignored by media, enabled by Dems: how soft-on-crime policies unleashed murder of Ukrainian refugee Trump administration wants to revolutionize AI’s integration into education

Articles / Government / White House Trump’s executive order to protect the U.S. flag hits at heart of culture When is free expression a call to incite violence? The executive order puts limits on a 1989 Supreme Court ruling protecting flag burning as free speech, potentially setting the stage for legal arguments over First Amendment rights and a possible redo in the nation’s highest court. By: Following multiple cultural movements across the country that resulted in flag stomping and burning, President Trump signed an executive order on Monday protecting America’s most iconic and recognizable symbol: the American flag. “Our great American flag is the most sacred and cherished symbol of the United States of America, and of American freedom, identity and strength,” the order states. Trump has a demonstrable affection for Old Glory. He has been photographed many times hugging the American flag, even kissing it, dating back to his first campaign. In June, he purchased and installed two large American flags on the White House property, one each on the south and north lawns.  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton spoke to Just The News about the order: “He loves this country. He’s built his businesses here. His family’s done really well in this country. He knows the stakes that we’re in, protecting this country, and so, we’ve had men and women die for, you know, centuries to protect that flag and that freedom that flag represents. And I think you can see, you can see it when he talks about it. He believes in that.”  Context is everything The executive order instructs the Attorney General to aggressively pursue legal action against flag burning when it “incites violence or violates laws, such as disturbing the peace,” and imposes one-year of imprisonment without early release and permitting visa cancellation or deportation for foreign nationals who deface the flag under certain circumstances. Flag burnings have increased during major protests in the last decade. In August 2024, pro-Palestinian protesters burned an American flag outside the Democratic National Convention. In June 2020, in Portland, Oregon, demonstrators burned a U.S. flag after toppling a George Washington statue, and defaced flags with graffiti tied to racial justice during the George Floyd riots. In 2024, in Washington, D.C., pro-Palestine activists burned flags to protest U.S. policy in the Israel-Hamas conflict.  The Supreme Court ruled in 1989 in a 5-4 decision, that flag burning is protected as free-speech under the First Amendment in the landmark case Texas v. Johnson and reaffirmed in the Supreme Court case United States v. Eichman in 1990.  However, interpreting flag-burning as free speech continues to be called into question. The executive order does not make the act of burning the flag illegal in itself. A person could burn a U.S. flag in their own backyard and not run afoul of the law. But the circumstances in which flag-burning occurs — namely, incitement to violence — is the likely turning point for challenges to implementing the law. Clear and present danger A 1949 Supreme Court case, Terminello v. Chicago is particularly instructive. There, Arthur Terminiello, an anti-communist speaker, gave a speech in Chicago that offended various racial and political groups, including a hostile crowd that had gathered outside the auditorium to protest. The crowd reacted by throwing bottles and rocks, leading to riots, and Chicago police arrested Terminello because his speech allegedly incited unrest. The Supreme Court reversed his criminal conviction, holding that speech can only be restricted when it incites a “clear and present danger of immediate violence or substantial disorder,” not simply when it provokes controversy or anger. Where that line is drawn is not easily ascertainable.  Paxton believes that the Supreme Court did not get it right in Texas v. Johnson. “The reality is, the Supreme Court can change their mind.” History bears out Paxton’s point.  The court’s long history is dotted with rulings that would shock the conscience today, but were eventually reversed. In 1927’s Buck v. Bell, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Virginia’s forced sterilization law, allowing the state to sterilize individuals deemed “unfit” to reproduce. Perhaps the most notorious example of the Supreme Court “getting it wrong” was Dred Scott v. Sandford, where, in 1857, the court ruled that slaves were not citizens of the United States and, therefore, could expect no protection from the federal government or the courts, and that Congress had no authority to ban slavery from a Federal territory. That ruling was legislatively overturned with the enactment of the 13th and 14th Amendments to the Constitution. Citing the 1973 Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade as an example, Paxton said, “I think public sentiment was so involved in changing the minds of some of these justices. We have a completely different court that may have a different opinion on at least the scope of when you can burn a flag. Maybe there are some limitations, like if you’re inciting violence. All I’m saying is there have been plenty of cases they haven’t gotten right the first time that they have been undone in the future.” Although pundits on both sides of the aisle may generate noise about the order, it may in fact never reach the Supreme Court. Executive Orders, unlike laws passed by Congress, can be undone by a future president with the mere stroke of a pen. Given the length of time such cases take to wend through the legal system, a decisive argument may very well be moot. 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Articles / Government / White House Cities across America would benefit from Trump’s D.C.-style takeover The Home Rule Act makes it possible for the use of federal troops to save D.C. It remains to be seen whether and how the Posse Comitatus laws can be managed to rescue other cities. By: When President Donald Trump announced on Monday a federal takeover of Washington and its D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, he did so after a wave of crime, particularly youth crime, that had plagued the city sporadically for decades. D.C. is not an isolated case, however. Dozens of Democrat-led cities across the country are experiencing the same epidemic of crime, and Trump hinted that other cities may undergo the same makeover to clean up their streets, reduce crime, and bring those formerly thriving metropolises to their shining glory. Trump told the press on Monday, “We’re not going to lose our cities over this. This will go further.” The federal takeover starts with D.C. but Trump said New York City could be next, followed by Chicago, Los Angeles, Baltimore and Oakland. Oakland ranks as the second-most dangerous city in the U.S. and Baltimore ranks fourth. While Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago did not currently make the list, pockets of those cities are far more dangerous than those currently ranked, such as the south side of Chicago. South Los Angeles, in municipalities like Inglewood and Compton, is notorious for gang-related crime. Posse Comitatus a legal barrier? Democrats decried the move and cited recent data that ostensibly showed a slight dip in crime. However, a D.C. Metro police commander, Michael Pullman, was suspended just months ago in May after being arrested for allegedly manipulating crime statistics. The suspension follows an internal investigation prompted by discrepancies in reported crime data. Nonetheless, 18 U.S. Code § 1385, known as the “Posse Comitatus Act” may be difficult to overcome. That law makes it illegal to use any part of the Army, the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Force, or the Space Force as a posse comitatus or otherwise to execute the law. Unlike the nation’s capital under the Home Rule Act, Trump lacks the unique federal authority over state jurisdictions that he has in D.C., unless specific legal exceptions like the Insurrection Act allow it. The Congressional Research Service has listed several of these legal exceptions. In 1996, Congress added authority for military assistance, including the provision of personnel and equipment, for the enforcement of laws prohibiting chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction. In 2015, Congress added authority for military assistance to the Department of Justice in the case of situations involving bombings of places of public use, government facilities, public transportation systems, and infrastructure facilities, including the use of ordinance disposal units. This authority, however, does not permit the military to make arrests, directly participate in searches or seizures, or collect intelligence for law enforcement purposes. Congress could pass legislation, such as an amendment to the Posse Comitatus Act or invoke the Insurrection Act, to explicitly authorize the use of federal military forces for domestic law enforcement in cities beyond D.C., thereby enabling Trump’s federalization plans. MS-13 and the Sinaloa Cartel were designated as “terrorist” organizations under the Trump administration’s first day of his second term in January 2025, and may give some leeway to fighting violent crime. The National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics reported in 2015 that 46% of prisoners in federal prison were there for drug-related crimes. Chicago Trump has one of his premier real estate properties in downtown Chicago, Trump International Hotel and Tower. Situated right off an artery of Lake Michigan, Trump has spoken often about the extreme levels of crime plaguing the city that have persisted since the days of Al Capone and “Bugs” Moran. In 2023, Chicago recorded 617 homicides, 23% higher than the 500 homicides in 2019. The homicide rate was roughly 23.3 per 100,000 residents, the second highest among major U.S. cities. A federal law-enforcement intervention in Chicago would likely see a robust influx of federal agents targeting violent crime and gang networks, partnering closely with local authorities. Agencies such as the FBI, DEA and ATF might set up operational hubs in high-risk areas like Englewood or Garfield Park, focusing on curbing the illegal gun trade and drug trafficking. While the Department of Justice would oversee coordination with the Chicago Police Department to share intelligence, potential friction over control could emerge. Los Angeles The City of Angels endures similar crime issues. Los Angeles reported 328 homicides in 2023, a rate of roughly 8.6 per 100,000 residents. This year-to-date, 158 homicides have occurred. To cure Los Angeles, a federal law-enforcement operation would likely concentrate on dismantling gang operations, human trafficking rings, and drug smuggling networks across the city’s over 500 square miles. Federal agents from agencies like Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Marshals could establish task forces in areas such as South Los Angeles or the San Gabriel Valley, targeting entrenched criminal activity that most frequently involves sub-gangs of transnational criminal organizations like MS-13 and the Sinaloa Cartel. Collaboration with the Los Angeles Police Department and county sheriff’s office would be essential to navigate the city’s diverse communities and jurisdictional complexities. Engaging residents and building trust would likely require significant time and dedication due to Los Angeles’ experience with civil unrest, like the recent ICE raids and the infamous LA Riots in 1992. New York A federal law-enforcement surge in New York City would likely focus on countering terrorism, organized crime, and cyberthreats, reflecting the city’s role as a global economic powerhouse. However, recent crime numbers have damaged the city’s reputation as a tourist hub, with 386 homicides in 2023 and 188 in 2025 thus far. Agencies like the FBI, Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security might deploy to boroughs such as Manhattan or Brooklyn, working to disrupt financial crimes or international smuggling networks. While partnering with the NYPD to leverage the city’s advanced surveillance systems, federal operations could face resistance from local leaders protective of their autonomy. Community outreach in diverse areas like Queens or the Bronx could ease those concerns, but an historical distrust of law

Articles / Government / White House Trump to make upgrades to White House, the first of this century The Rose Garden renovation and new large-capacity ballroom will completely transform public events at the White House. By: During his first term in office and thus far in his second term, President Donald Trump, a builder-at-heart, has set forth in motion some of the most significant upgrades to the White House in decades. “He’s more well-qualified than any other president, save for Thomas Jefferson, who built Monticello. He was a builder as well,” presidential historian and author Craig Shirley told Just The News. “The improvements to the White House over the last 250 years…the White House is a metaphor for America. The White House is changing and improving over these 250 years.”  Reflecting on the connection between the nation’s transformations throughout history and the White House, Shirley said, “Whether it’s Manifest destiny or the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Civil War, Civil Rights or the space race, breakthroughs in science and medicine….technology….all these improvements, the White House has kept pace with its own improvements.”  Last week, the Trump administration announced in a press release that the White House would soon begin construction on a large ballroom on the property to accommodate more guests at state functions.  “The White House is one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in the world, yet the White House is currently unable to host major functions honoring world leaders and other countries without having to install a large and unsightly tent approximately 100 yards away from the main building entrance,” the administration said. 90,000 square feet, and room for 450 more guests “The White House State Ballroom will be a much-needed and exquisite addition of approximately 90,000 total square feet of innately designed and carefully crafted space, with a seated capacity of 650 people — a significant increase from the 200-person seated capacity in the East Room of the White House,” it went on. When the White House hosts large events, the organizers are forced to choose between installing white tents on the South Lawn, or hosting the event off of the White House grounds. At the height of seasons when Washington, D.C. summer days approach 100° and winter nights hover around freezing, the South Lawn isn’t a suitable option. “The Kremlin has big rooms for big receptions, Buckingham Palace has big rooms for big receptions, but the leader of the free world doesn’t have an adequate room for big events and state dinners,” Shirley said. Prior renovations and history The ballroom will augment the East Wing of the White House property, which was rebuilt in 1902, a significant renovation led by President Theodore Roosevelt. In that transformation, the White House underwent alterations into a more modern and functional space. This project, carried out by the architectural firm McKim, Mead & White, included the construction of a new West Wing to house the President’s offices, relocating them from the second floor of the main residence. The renovation also modernized the interior and created more space for the President’s family and staff.   Roosevelt’s renovation was not the first time that the White House had been reconstructed. On August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812 between the United States and England, British troops entered Washington, D.C. and burnt the White House in retaliation for the American attack on the city of York in Ontario, Canada.  According to History.com, “When the British arrived at the White House, they found that President James Madison and his first lady Dolley had already fled to safety in Maryland. Soldiers reportedly sat down to eat a meal made of leftover food from the White House scullery using White House dishes and silver before ransacking the presidential mansion and setting it ablaze.”  It was not until 1817 that President James Monroe moved back into the reconstructed building. Critics politicize the modernization of “The People’s House” The new White House projects have drawn a fair amount of criticism, with Democrats like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, R-N.Y., taking swipes about the expenditure, failing to note that Trump and private donors will be footing most of the renovation bill.  Although ignored by Democrats eager to attack Trump on any matter, presidential historian Shirley noted the renovation’s long-term usefulness, telling Just The News that “Future presidents who are Democrats are going to use the ballroom too.” Additionally, the iconic Rose Garden, which is just off the east side of the Oval Office, is currently under renovation. The most significant change will be that the grass is being replaced by concrete slabs, which are much more suitable than grass for supporting women in high heels. The new additions and augmentations will not be solely on the taxpayers’ dime. On Wednesday, Trump posted on his Truth Social account that his first paycheck would be going to the project: “My first “Paycheck” went to the White House Historical Association, as we make much-needed renovations to the beautiful “People’s House.” Great improvements and beautification are taking place at the White House, at levels not seen since its original creation. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Since its construction in the late 1700s, each president has left a small imprint on the White House, but none as drastic as Trump in recent years. Former President George W. Bush made some technological upgrades. During the Bush administration, the White House adopted sustainable technology by installing three solar energy systems on its grounds in 2002. His presidency also enhanced e-government efforts, leveraging information technology to streamline and improve access to government services. During former President Barack Obama’s eight years, some small changes were made. Shortly after taking office in 2009, President Barack Obama had the White House tennis court on the South Lawn transformed by adding basketball lines and removable baskets to allow for full-court basketball games. This modification enabled him to play pickup games with staff, friends, and NBA stars, including a notable game for his 50th birthday in 2011 featuring players like LeBron James and Magic Johnson. During her tenure as First Lady, Michelle Obama promoted healthy lifestyles and nutrition for children. She launched the “Let’s Move!” initiative to

Articles / Government / White House Trump 2.0 White House hones messaging to challenge false stories, engage pop culture When faced with backlash by liberals, the new corporate policy seems to be, “no apology necessary.” By: There’s a notable and often youthful tone to the White House’s messaging on social media. During President Trump’s second term, his communications staff is focusing on countering misinformation from mainstream media and Democrats by utilizing the cultural zeitgeist to rally support for Trump’s policies. The frequent posts indicate a shift towards a bold, and often meme-centric, social media approach during Trump’s second term, sharply contrasting with the more reserved style of previous administrations, including his own first term. What initially seemed brash is now mainstream, allowing companies to go back to reliable forms of marketing: hot people selling products, without having to apologize.  Border hoaxes exposed The Department of Homeland Security has been very quick to dispel rumors that have gone viral on social media. A preponderance of these viral videos and memes are spreading disinformation and hoaxes that lead to fear and misconceptions about the department’s operations. On Sunday, the department posted a video on its X account in which it corrected the record first on, as Deputy Assistant DHS Secretary Lauren Bis referred to it, the “Taco Bell Hoax.”  In July, a viral hoax spread via TikTok when immigration lawyer Trisha Chatterjee falsely claimed an ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) officer provided her with a Taco Bell phone number instead of the correct phone number providing assistance for her detained clients.  The Department of Homeland Security quickly debunked the story, labeling it a fabrication and confirming no such interaction occurred. DHS confirmed that she was provided multiple avenues to directly contact ICE to resolve any issues, but the lawyer made no attempt to contact the agency. Chatterjee, however, has since insisted that the incident was real, claiming it must have been a prank by an ICE officer. DHS’ Bis also addressed a viral video that asserts a conspiracy that Home Depot has a contract with DHS. In the video, Bis clarifies, “DH does not have a contract with Home Depot, and we certainly don’t notify businesses of targeted enforcement operations.” “This ridiculous claim is just another attempt to smear our brave ICE law enforcement, who are already facing an 830% increase in assaults against them.”  Bis also addressed members of Congress representing sanctuary cities across the country, who claimed they were denied entry into a Baltimore ICE facility. “This is outrageous. Here are the facts. If these members wanted a photo op with the criminal illegal aliens they support, they could have just scheduled a tour,” Bis said.  Culture-injected Border Patrol recruitment  Last week, the liberal social media universe sank even lower than usual, distributing videos describing American Eagle’s new ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney as “Nazi sh*t,” pushing eugenics in favor of white people, and glorified whiteness.  In the ad, Sweeney says, “Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality, and even eye color. My jeans are blue.” A narrator then says, “Sydney Sweeney has great genes.” U.S. Customs and Border Protection immediately jumped on the cultural hype and put out a recruitment video with a deep-voiced narrator who says, “Our horse patrol unit has great genes. Genes that can stand up to the most rugged rides. It’s not just what we wear every day. It’s in our DNA.” The Department of Defense also tapped into the hype with their own timely X post featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The post features a photo of Hegseth exiting a DOD aircraft wearing a blue blazer and jeans with the caption “@secdef [Hegseth] has great jeans.” White House capitalizing on culture  It’s not just federal agencies who are capitalizing on culture and the media; the White House itself is also getting in on the fun.  Last week, Trump signed an executive order to reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools, a program originally introduced in 1966 and phased out in 2012 under the Obama administration. The test, which includes exercises like a one-mile run, sit-ups, and pull-ups, aims to address concerns about childhood obesity and promote a culture of physical fitness, with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. overseeing its implementation.  High-profile figures from the sports world appeared in the Oval Office, including professional golfers Bryson DeChambeau and Annika Sorenstam, Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor and WWE legend, Paul “Triple H” Levesque. Capitalizing further on the cultural momentum, the White House released a video featuring Paul “Triple H” Levesque performing his signature water-spitting fight entrance outside the White House, captioned “ARE YOU READY… TO MAKE AMERICA FIT AGAIN,” and set to his theme song “The Game.”  In another nod to pop culture, following Trump’s trip to the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) summit in June, Secretary-General Mark Rutte referred to President Donald Trump as “daddy” in a lighthearted remark, responding to Trump’s analogy of Israel and Iran as fighting children by saying, “Daddy has to sometimes use strong language.”  Rutte later clarified he was not directly calling Trump “daddy” but using a metaphor for America’s role in NATO. However, the White House ran with it and posted a montage video of Trump’s NATO trip set to Usher’s 2010 song “Hey Daddy (Daddy’s Home),” captioned with lyrics “Daddy’s home… Hey, hey, hey, Daddy,” playfully referencing Rutte’s earlier “daddy” comment. Resulting cultural shift: “Being WOKE is for losers” Following Sweeney’s ad and the resulting backlash, one might have expected an apology from the company, American Eagle. However, not only did their subsequent statement on the frenzy not contain an apology, they upped their ad game and bought space on a wrap-around video billboard in Times’ Square featuring the ad campaign.  On Monday, Trump posted on his Truth Social account, “Sydney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the “HOTTEST” ad out there…the jeans are “flying off the shelves.” Go get ‘em Sydney!…Being WOKE is for losers, being Republican is what you want to be.” Following the post American Eagle’s stock soared 25%.  Dunkin’ Donuts was part of the Sweeney tide’s ripple. 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Articles / Government / White House Trump GDP, tariffs and inflation data defy doomsday predictions as critics soften Results of economic indices: Despite relentless skepticism, Trump’s economic policies are driving growth and winning over critics. By: The last few days mark a monumental “I told you so” moment for President Donald Trump’s economic policies. Surpassing expectations in consumer confidence, jobs, inflation, GDP and trade agreements, even some of Trump’s most virulent critics are reconsidering their hot takes. Revenues from tariffs hit $150 billion on Tuesday, sparking legislation by Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo. He introduced the “American Worker Rebate Act,” which would issue $600 rebate checks to eligible Americans, including their children, to offset any costs associated with higher prices caused by the tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently estimated that tariff revenue could hit $300 billion by the end of the year and Trump expounded on the success of the tariffs when he told Just The News, “We’re taking in tremendous amounts of money. You saw that we had a $25 billion surplus last month. And the tariffs haven’t really started by comparison to what they will be. We’re doing them on cars right now, cars and steel, mostly, but the other ones kick in on August 1, and they’re very substantial.” Other nations that could be announcing trade deals with the United States include India and Vietnam. Trade deals happening Trump has now brokered important trade agreements with the United Kingdom, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, and as of today, South Korea. However, the European Union trade agreement might be the most significant deal yet. Shanker Singham, who served as a cleared advisor to the United States Trade Representative and the Department of Commerce, spoke to Just The News about its importance. “Why the EU is significant is, it has been very, very difficult for the U.S. and the E.U. to agree on anything in the area of trade for decades,” he said. “There have been lots of attempts to do Trans-Atlantic Trade Agreements, to do the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. None of it has worked over the last 25 years. This is the first time that there’s been a deal of any kind, really, of this kind of level between the US and the EU,” Shanker continued. Consumer confidence rises The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index rose 2.0 points to 97.2 in July, exceeding economists’ expectations of 95.4, driven by a 4.5-point increase in the Expectations Index to 74.4. Despite doomsday rhetoric by Democrats, the new figures signal a decrease in pessimism about future economic conditions. Factors like expectations of business conditions, current conditions, expectations for employment and expectations for family income are factored into the index. GDP up by 3% The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 3.0% in Q2 2025, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, defying critics who predicted a slowdown due to President Trump’s tariff policies and global trade tensions. This growth, which was a sharp rebound from the alarming -0.5% contraction in Q1 2025, exceeded expectations of around 2% from sources like Investing.com, suggesting it was driven by a significant decrease in imports and a surge in consumer spending. Despite warnings from economists and business leaders about potential GDP shocks from tariffs, the economy’s resilience—bolstered by strong labor markets and consumer confidence—has contradicted forecasts of stagnation, with the Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow model aligning closely at 2.9%. An obstinate Fed’s refusal to adjust rates  Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced Wednesday that interest rates would remain at 4.50%, despite optimistic economic factors. “My colleagues and I remain squarely focused on achieving our dual mandate goals of maximum employment and stable prices for the benefit of the American people,” Powell said during a press conference. Powell has long held that his decision not to lower interest rates is out of an abundance of caution: “Despite elevated uncertainty, the economy is in a solid position, the unemployment rate remains low, and the labor market is at or near maximum employment. Inflation has been running somewhat above our 2% longer-run objective.” Trump criticized the decision Wednesday, telling the press, “Each point costs us $365 billion. We could save $365 billion. He’s done a bad job.” Critics soften, reconsider Comedian and talk-show host Bill Maher first hoped for a recession to hurt Trump’s reelection in 2020 and then again in April to change Trump’s tariff policies. He also declared that Trump’s tariffs are “a** backwards” and would “tank” the economy by Independence Day. Maher, like others, is now singing a very different tune. “The truth is, I don’t know what his strategy is. But look, the stock market is at record highs. I know not everybody lives by the stock market, but I also drive around,” he said on his Club Random podcast. “I don’t see a country in a depression at all. I see people out there just living their lives. And I would have thought — and I gotta own it — that these tariffs were going to f*cking sink this economy by this time — and they didn’t.” Kenneth Langone, billionaire and Home Depot co-founder, expressed reconsideration as well. Just months ago, Langone called tariffs “bullsh*t.” After Trump’s string of economic successes, Langone was unambiguous when he admitted he was wrong. The influential businessman told CNBC’s Squawk Box in July, “Look, let me tell you right now, I am sold on Trump. 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Articles / Government / White House Growing tariff revenues, court rulings raise hopes Trump could put U.S. on path to balanced budget Eliminating $2 trillion annual deficit would require increasing revenue, decreasing spending, or a combination of the two. By: Considered by some to be a pie-in-the-sky aspiration of fiscal conservatives, President Donald Trump is now raising hopes that he can use growing tariff revenues, rescission spending cuts and new court rulings shrinking government to put the nation on a path toward a long-elusive balanced budget. “I’m looking at these dollars every single day, and it’s an exciting time to make sure that we are taking a crack at this $37 trillion of debt that we’re placing on the back of our children and future generations,” Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., a House Appropriations Committee member, told Just the News on Tuesday. Letlow praised Trump for her rising enthusiasm, saying voters “have a president that is committed to making sure that we have an America that will prosper again. He is setting us on that course. He’s done it once before. He’s doing it again.” With the help of Vice President JD Vance, the Senate took a major step Tuesday night toward new spending cuts, advancing a rescissions package to trim $9 billion from the federal budget, including subsidies for National Public  Radio and PBS. The House has already approved the legislation. The courts are also empowering Trump to cut deeper with layoffs and restructuring of federal agencies. On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in McMahon v. State of New York, lifting a lower court injunction that blocked Trump’s plan to lay off around 1,400 employees within the Department of Education. The ruling allows the Trump administration to proceed with planned mass layoffs, which had been halted by a federal judge in May. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun ruled that the layoffs, as part of an effort to dismantle the Department of Education, required congressional authorization and ordered the reinstatement of the fired workers. The Supreme Court disagreed and overturned the lower court’s decision. The Supreme Court also lifted a lower court order July 8 that blocked Trump’s executive order calling for large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, known as “reductions in force” (RIFs). The 6-3 decision, with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting, allows the administration to resume its plans for mass layoffs across agencies like the Departments of Commerce, Health and Human Services (HHS), Agriculture, State, Treasury, and Veterans Affairs. The Court stated that the administration was likely to succeed in arguing that the executive order and related memoranda were legal, though it did not rule on the ultimate legality of the layoffs. This decision was a significant step toward Trump’s goal of downsizing the federal bureaucracy, moving ever-closer to a balanced budget. The Supreme Court also ruled to allow the Department of Government (DOGE) to proceed with utilizing Social Security records to conduct its work of identifying and eliminating waste, fraud and abuse. The decision allows DOGE to utilize sensitive records with fewer transparency requirements as it also seeks to downsize the federal government. Tariffs could greatly enhance the impact of government cuts proposed by the Trump administration and codified in the recently-passed “One Big, Beautiful Bill” with new revenues. As of July 1, the United States has reaped $106.1 billion dollars in tariff revenue. If the same pace and level of tariffs remain the same, that would translate to around $300 billion added to Treasury annually. Rescissions could also prove to be a fruitful way of clawing back tax dollars. Numerous members of Congress, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., have indicated that the $9 billion rescission package would be the “first of many,” possibly compounding savings for the American people. Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., who sits on the powerful Budget, Rules and Financial Services committees, told Just The News, “We’ve got a math problem in Congress. We spend too much. I hope we can keep them [rescission packages] coming and show the American people that since we have the House, the Senate and the White House, that we mean what we say, and we’re true conservatives. I’m excited about it.” Balancing the budget has been a clarion call for Republicans on the campaign trail and on the floor of Congress for decades, as fiscal conservatives try to get America’s spending under manageable control. Their detractors argue that strict adherence to a balanced budget can limit necessary investments or economic stimulus, especially during economic downturns like under former President Joe Biden. The fight for fiscal responsibility looms large for many because of the burden on future generations. The last time the federal government’s revenue matched its expenditures was in 2001 when the budget recorded a surplus of $128 billion. Trump will most assuredly have more battles ahead on Capitol Hill to get further rescission packages over the finish line. Republicans in both chambers will need substantially more intestinal fortitude to make that happen before next year’s midterm elections. But by padding the treasury with tariff revenue and decreasing the federal workforce, which subsequently reduces costs associated with payroll, resources and facilities, a balanced budget may be more than a pipe dream under Trump. 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Articles / Government / White House Hegseth announces new intel on US bombing Iran, criticizes media for pushing preliminary report Initial reports, including a preliminary Defense Intelligence Agency report (DIA), found differing conclusions about the success of the US strikes on Iran’s three nuclear processing sites. By: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking at a Pentagon press conference on Thursday, defended the U.S. military’s recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, asserting that the operation “devastated” Iran’s nuclear ambitions. He emphasized that the strikes, part of “Operation Midnight Hammer,” targeted only nuclear sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, and did not aim at Iranian troops or civilians. Hegseth praised President Donald Trump’s leadership, calling the mission “bold” and “brilliant,” and highlighted the skill of American pilots who flew 36 hours through enemy territory. After mainstream media sources reported on the initial Defense Intelligence Agency report, he took aim at outlets like The New York Times and CNN for what he called “fake news” that misrepresented the operation’s success, demeaning the pilots involved. Hegseth cited the United Nations’ Atomic Energy Commission as calling the damage “enormous.” He also pointed to CIA Director John Ratcliff saying Iran’s nuclear program has been “severely damaged.” In a particularly pointed moment, Hegseth looked at the media and said, “You, and I mean specifically YOU, the press, you cheer against Trump so hard, it’s in your DNA and in your blood to cheer against Trump, because you want him not to be successful so bad, you have to cheer against the efficacy of these strikes. You have to hope maybe they weren’t effective.” Hegseth also warned Iran that any forceful retaliation would prompt a U.S. response “significantly exceeding” the initial strikes. He underscored that the U.S. does not seek war but is prepared to act decisively to protect American interests and allies. Hegseth hailed the men and women who carried out the mission and questioned press coverage, asking, “How many stories have been written about how hard it is to, I don’t know, fly a plane for 36 hours? Has MSNBC done that story? Has Fox?  Have we done the story how hard that is?” TOP STORIES Hegseth announces new intel on US bombing Iran, criticizes media for pushing preliminary report Trump’s next battlefields: a NATO-snubbing Spain and a conflicted U.S. intel community Trump bombed Iran into a ceasefire and sent a loud message to China and Russia Ten years after Trump’s golden escalator announcement, Republicans campaign on transformed agenda ‘Rubber stamp’ vaccine advisory board fired by RFK Jr. for conflicts of interest has revealing past LATEST EPISODES Trump’s precision strike on Iran sent a global message, Victoria Coates talks on restoring American deterrence Iranian threats, transgender ideology & the ‘Nimbus’ COVID variant: The fight for sanity in a WOKE world Leftists chant, “No Kings” but it was Biden’s Admin who directed FBI to target innocent Americans for beliefs Fleitz: Biden’s weak Iran policy made regime $100B wealthier, funded Hamas Oct. 7 slaughter of Israelis ‘One electromagnetic pulse attack & we’re set back to 1871, Iran is plotting it now,’ warns top expert RELATED ARTICLES Hegseth announces new intel on US bombing Iran, criticizes media for pushing preliminary report Trump’s next battlefields: a NATO-snubbing Spain and a conflicted U.S. intel community Trump bombed Iran into a ceasefire and sent a loud message to China and Russia Ten years after Trump’s golden escalator announcement, Republicans campaign on transformed agenda ‘Rubber stamp’ vaccine advisory board fired by RFK Jr. for conflicts of interest has revealing past Weekend of LA riots shows media hasn’t learned anything from America’s election of Trump Second Lady Vance launches reading initiative to combat abysmal literacy rates Weaponized sugar pill? Homeland ends controversial and costly Quiet Skies domestic spying program Trump moves on from Musk rift, touts agenda victories Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of ‘Pride Month’

Articles / Government / White House Trump’s next battlefields: a NATO-snubbing Spain and a conflicted U.S. intel community Trump’s NATO victory could be undermined by two boiling pots: his own intel team’s differing takes on Iran strike’s success and a tightly fisted Spain that refuses to pony up its share of NATO costs. By: At the yearly North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in The Hague, Netherlands, President Donald Trump arrived victorious. The alliance of nations reached an agreement, at Trump’s urging, for all members to increase their defense spending to five percent of their gross domestic product (GDP) except for Spain. Despite the outlier, the victory is a “historic achievement” for Trump, says former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates. Coates also told Just The News that, “This has been the situation that’s been festering since the early 70s. My old boss, Donald Rumsfeld, was ambassador to NATO in 1974, and he was writing to then-Secretary Kissinger, saying, ‘we are creating this dangerous, dangerous culture of dependence, and the Europeans aren’t doing enough, and they need to do more.’ And that was allowed over the subsequent 50 years to just go on, and the only person who made a stink about it was President Trump.” From 2% to 5% of GDP Prior to the heightened target, most NATO members contributed just over 2% of their GDP on defense spending. The new target, which was proposed by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, allows flexibility to reach 5% by way of 3.5% allocated specifically for conventional defense capabilities and an additional 1.5% directed towards broader security-related investments, including domestic infrastructure and cybersecurity. Spain secured an exemption from the 5% spending target primarily due to what they claim are domestic political and economic constraints. Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, argued in a letter to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that committing to 5% would be “unreasonable and counterproductive,” as it would undermine Spain’s welfare state and social spending priorities, such as pensions and green initiatives. Spain’s defense spending in 2024 was the lowest of all NATO members, only 1.28% of GDP. Sánchez maintained that 2.1% was sufficient to meet NATO’s updated capability targets for troops and equipment without necessitating drastic fiscal adjustments. Sánchez also argued that Spain’s geographic distance to Russia reduces its immediate security threat, and meeting the 5% target could hinder EU efforts to develop its own defense ecosystem. Trump: No free ride Speaking at a press conference at the summit, President Donald Trump told the press that Spain’s refusal to meet the 5% target was “terrible” because Spain’s economy “is doing very well. And that economy could be blown right out of the water with something bad happening.” “We’re negotiating with Spain on a trade deal, and we’re going to make them pay twice as much. I like Spain. It’s a great place and they are great people, but Spain is the only country out of all the countries that refuses to pay. So they want a little bit of a free ride, but they will have to pay it back to us on trade because I’m not going to let that happen. It’s unfair,” he continued. Another battlefront facing Trump is within his own intelligence community. The recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites have apparently produced conflicting intelligence on how much damage the fourteen GBU-57A/B MOP 30,000-pound “bunker buster” bombs inflicted. In the hours following the strike, Trump gave an address to the nation in which he characterized the strikes as “a spectacular military success” and that Iran’s three nuclear enrichment facilities were “completely and totally obliterated.” On Monday, Trump again said that the damage to the sites was “monumental.” Leaks, disinformation and damage An intelligence report leaked Tuesday claims the strikes did not completely destroy Iran’s nuclear program but likely set it back by only a few months. The classified report was produced by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and is reportedly based on a battle damage assessment conducted by US Central Command (CENTCOM) in the aftermath of the strikes. Also conflicting with the leak is the admission by Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, who told Al Jazeera that Iran’s nuclear installations “have been badly damaged, that’s for sure.” As of Wednesday, the Trump administration reportedly will begin limiting classified information it shares with Congress, suggesting the leak may have come from Capitol Hill. Further conflicts in messaging came to the surface because, prior to the U.S. strike on Iran, Trump’s Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard told Congress in March that “the IC continues to assess that Iran is not building a nuclear weapon and Supreme leader Khomeini [sic] has not authorized the nuclear weapons program that he suspended in 2003.” Since then, Trump said Gabbard “is wrong” and Gabbard said she and Trump “are on the same page.” Perhaps the most damning indictment of the intel assessment is the source of the leak, which calls into question its veracity. Coates, widely considered a genuine expert on security issues, told Just The News, “The way this early Defense Intelligence Agency assessment was leaked is the same way the Steele Dossier was leaked and the same way the “Hunter Biden’s laptop is Russian disinformation” was leaked.” Coates pointed out that “the same reporter, Natasha Bertrand, is the person who received those two leaks and then received this one.” It is now widely accepted that both the Steele Dossier and the notion that Hunter Biden’s laptop was Russian disinformation, were both proved to be false. 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Articles / Government / White House Trump bombed Iran into a ceasefire and sent a loud message to China and Russia Trump hoping it is “out of their system”: The threat is not over for Israel or the United States, but Monday’s retaliation strikes on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar appear to have been of little effect, perhaps by design. By: In a historic sequence of events, the world went from watching Iranian nuclear sites obliterated, to witnessing Iran’s so-called retaliation, to then processing a ceasefire in just over 48 hours. The extraordinary display of U.S. soft and hard power by President Donald Trump should have impact far outside the Middle East, particularly with Russia and China, according to security expert Rebecca Grant. “This is the cornerstone of our deterrence and containment policy. So the success against Iran’s air defenses has really strengthened U.S. global military policy and stability around the world, and it should scare China and Russia quite a lot,” Grant, who serves as vice president of the Lexington Institute, told Just The News, Ret. USAF Colonel Rob Maness agreed. “President Trump is masterfully reestablishing conventional deterrence in the Middle East and establishing nuclear deterrence in the Middle East for the first time,” he said. “That same mental model and message is going into the brains of President Putin (of Russia) and President President Xi (of China), but especially to President Putin and his people.” The United States’ Al Udeid Air Base, situated just southwest of the Qatari capital of Doha reportedly endured little damage after an estimated 13 of 14 missiles from Iran were intercepted. That base is also home to other foreign air forces, including small detachments from the UK and Australia. It is claimed to be the largest air base in the Mideast. On Monday, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran conducted missile strikes on U.S. military bases in Qatar. Qatar-based Al Jazeera observed missiles in the skies above the Gulf state, which hosts the U.S. Al Udeid airbase and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Initial reports indicated that Iran also fired missiles at a base in Iraq. However, Reuters reported that, per a U.S. military official, no such attack took place at any other bases. In a statement on X, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari posted: “We express the State of Qatar’s strong condemnation of the attack on Al Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, and consider it a flagrant violation of the State of Qatar’s sovereignty and airspace, as well as of international law and the United Nations Charter. We affirm that the State of Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner proportional to the nature and scale of this blatant aggression and in accordance with international law.” Evacuated as precaution He also confirmed that the base had been evacuated prior to the attack and that there were no injuries or fatalities: “The base had been evacuated earlier, following established security and precautionary measures, given the tensions in the region. All necessary steps were taken to ensure the safety of personnel at the base, including Qatari Armed Forces members, friendly forces, and others. We confirm that no injuries or human casualties resulted from the attack.” Reuters reported that Iran informed the United States through two separate diplomatic channels hours ahead of the U.S. military base attacks in Qatar. The attack came hours after Qatar closed its airspace and the U.S. Embassy issued a shelter-in-place advisory for American citizens in the country, stating it was “out of an abundance of caution.” PBS is also reporting the Iraqis gave advance notice. As for Trump, he posted a statement to Truth Social Monday saying in part: “they’ve gotten it all out of their system,” Retaliation partly symbolic After Saturday’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, which Trump touted as “totally destroyed,” he posted: “Any retaliation by Iran against the United States of America will be met with far greater than what was witnessed tonight.” Following the United States’ strike in 2020 that killed Qassem Soleimani, commander of the Quds force division of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran vowed “harsh retaliation.” However, in what is generally considered a symbolic response five days later, Iran attacked two Iraqi air bases, Al-Asad and Erbil which produced no fatalities. Mirroring Monday’s events in Qatar, Iran reportedly informed Iraq in advance, allowing U.S. forces to take cover, resulting in no American deaths, though more than 100 U.S. personnel suffered traumatic brain injuries in 2020, according to NPR. The advance warning in both instances suggests that the retaliations are at least partly symbolic, aimed at satisfying domestic calls for a reaction while dodging a broader conflict or escalation. Amid a flurry of posts to his Truth Social account on Monday, Trump said, “Iran has officially responded to our Obliteration of their Nuclear Facilities with a very weak response, which we expected, and have very effectively countered. There have been 14 missiles fired — 13 were knocked down, and 1 was “set free,” because it was headed in a nonthreatening direction.” Confirming reports of no casualties of Americans, he stated, “I am pleased to report that NO Americans were harmed, and hardly any damage was done.” Reemphasizing his desire for peace after the tit-for-tat, Trump said, in part, “Perhaps, Iran can now proceed to Peace and Harmony in the Region, and I will enthusiastically encourage Israel to do the same.” Hours later, the ceasefire was announced. Trump used the Qataris as intermediaries with Tehran after Trump spoke with the country’s leader. That conversation occurred just hours after Iran launched a missile barrage at a U.S. Air Force base near Doha, an attack that was repelled by anti-ballistic missiles, multiple officials told Just the News. Trump had thanked the Iranians for giving Qatar a heads-up about the attack, and it led to unexpected negotiations for a ceasefire, the officials said. Trump called the Emir of Qatar, telling him he could get Israel to agree to a ceasefire, and asked the Emir’s help getting Iran to commit to the same, the officials said. Qatari Prime

Articles / Government / White House Weekend of LA riots shows media hasn’t learned anything from America’s election of Trump There are no riots, and if there are, it’s Trump’s fault: Evocative of the 1992 Rodney King riots and 2020 BLM riots, Los Angeles residents are bracing for more violence as tensions explode and the legacy media airbrushes reality. By: Over the weekend, parts of the city of Los Angeles once again became a riot hub, complete with structures and vehicles set on fire, cinder blocks and other dangerous objects thrown at law enforcement, and major thoroughfares intentionally blocked by thousands, impeding travel on LA’s critical freeway system. Despite the mainstream media’s promises to cover President Donald Trump and his actions more neutrally in his second term, coverage accompanied by images and videos of the violence was scant, a move that will surely shape public perception of what’s happening in the city. Protests erupted in the City of Angels on Friday, after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted raids targeting illegal aliens at multiple city locations, including the Fashion District in downtown LA and a Home Depot parking lot, arresting more than 100 people. The demonstrations turned violent when protesters clashed with ICE agents and the Los Angeles Police Department, hurling concrete chunks and prompting the use of tear gas and flash-bang grenades to disperse crowds. By evening, the unrest had escalated, leading to a citywide LAPD-issued tactical alert as approximately 200 rioters remained near the Westlake Home Depot, defying police orders to disperse. Protests grew from peaceful to violent and destructive Throughout the weekend, the riots against federal immigration raids escalated with more violent clashes in downtown, demonstrators setting Waymo self-driving taxis on fire and throwing objects at police, prompting the LAPD to declare an unlawful assembly. On Saturday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt released a statement saying, “In recent days, violent mobs have attacked ICE Officers and Federal Law Enforcement Agents carrying out basic deportation operations in Los Angeles, California. These operations are essential to halting and reversing the invasion of illegal criminals into the United States.” Leavitt announced that Trump was deploying 2,000 National Guard troops due to the inaction “California’s feckless Democrat leaders” to address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester. “The Trump Administration has a zero-tolerance policy for criminal behavior and violence, especially when that violence is aimed at law enforcement officers trying to do their jobs. These criminals will be arrested and swiftly brought to justice. The Commander-in-Chief will ensure the laws of the United States are executed fully and completely.” Soft-pedaling riots as “mostly peaceful” Trump deployed 2,000 National Guard troops to the city, a move California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called unlawful, as tensions rose with 27 arrests reported and multiple injuries between protesters and law enforcement. The unrest saw rioters protesting against deportation to Mexico and other nations, waving Mexican flags and blocking the 101 Freeway. Authorities resorted to using tear gas and non-lethal munitions to disperse the crowds and to protect law enforcement officers. Few legacy news outfits prominently featured the shocking images, and instead gave the lion’s share of time to blaming President Trump for starting the riots by having ICE conduct a raid. The National Desk reported yesterday that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said: “It’s an escalation that didn’t have to happen. Why were there raids? We had been told that he was going to go after violent criminals. It wasn’t a drug den. It was a Home Depot. It was places where people are working. So what was the point of doing this?” NPR in a Monday article, referred to the riots as “mostly peaceful.” In a Los Angles Times article on Sunday, Mayor Bass was quoted describing the protests as “relatively minor” and said “to say that the city is out of control, I don’t know what city they are talking about.” The Guardian‘s coverage describes the protests as “mostly peaceful” but escalating only after the National Guard’s deployment. CNN‘s Dana Bash said of the arson, rocks thrown at vehicles, and attacks on law enforcement, that this was not a “real riot.” Who was actually arrested? Bass continued her downplaying of the violent protests in a joint statement with L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis, where Bass supported Solis’ comment that “The individuals detained are hardworking Angelenos who contribute to our local economy and labor force every day.” However, Just The News on Sunday published the details surrounding some of those arrested. They include: Cuong Chanh Phan from Vietnam, whose criminal history includes a conviction for second-degree murder. From Mexico, Lionel Sanchez-Laguna’s criminal history includes discharging a firearm at an inhabited dwelling and vehicle, battery on spouse, or cohabitant, driving under the influence and willful cruelty to a child. Also from Mexico, Delfino Aguilar-Martines, whose criminal record includes assault with a deadly weapon that caused “great bodily injury.” Another Mexican citizen arrested was Armando Ordaz, whose criminal record includes sexual battery, receiving known or stolen property, and petty theft. At least one of the “hardworking Angelenos” hails from Peru: Jose Cristobal Hernandez-Buiron’s record includes robbery with a 10-year prison sentence. TOP STORIES Weekend of LA riots shows media hasn’t learned anything from America’s election of Trump Second Lady Vance launches reading initiative to combat abysmal literacy rates Weaponized sugar pill? Homeland ends controversial and costly Quiet Skies domestic spying program Trump moves on from Musk rift, touts agenda victories Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of ‘Pride Month’ LATEST EPISODES California In Crisis: Gov. Newsom, Mayor Bass blasted over illegal immigration & public safety failures Mom-Turned-Activist takes on California’s vaccine laws in explosive court battle Tariffs, Treachery & the CCP: Rep. Moore puts his foot down to loosen China’s strategic grip on America Phil Kerpen on the clash up on Capitol Hill: Will Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ survive the Senate? Fight Club-Secret Service Edition: What went down at Obama’s home? Susan Crabtree’s reporting tells all RELATED ARTICLES Weekend of LA riots shows media hasn’t learned anything from America’s election of Trump Second Lady Vance launches reading initiative

Articles / Government / White House Trump moves on from Musk rift, touts agenda victories Leaving the distraction of Thursday’s highly public sparring with former DOGE chief Elon Musk behind, Trump is touting thus-far accomplishments that he campaigned on. By: President Trump appeared Friday to try to refocus Americans’ attention on his administration – away from his feud with Elon Musk to the economy. “Prices are down, income is up, our Border is closed, gasoline is CHEAP, inflation is DEAD — Our Country is BOOMING! Companies are pouring into America like never before,” he posted Friday on Truth Social. An hour later, Trump posted again saying, “AMERICA IS HOT! SIX MONTHS AGO IT WAS COLD AS ICE! BORDER IS CLOSED, PRICES ARE DOWN. WAGES ARE UP!” The posts come one day after a mix of public insults and social media posts by both Trump and Musk, who backed Trump’s winning 2024 presidential campaign, then joined his administration to lead its Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Trump also told ABC News and CNN on Friday that he was not interested in making up with Musk. On Thursday, during a state visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Trump spoke about the budget reconciliation package which the House passed, then sent to the Senate. Trump responded to a question about Elon Musk’s criticism of the budget reconciliation bill, referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Trump expressed surprise and disappointment, stating, “Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore.” He stated that Musk was aware of the bill’s details and said, “Elon knew the inner workings of this bill better than almost anybody and he had no problem with it” until after leaving his role in the administration. Trump suggested Musk’s criticism stemmed from the bill’s revocation of electric vehicle mandates, noting, “He’s upset because we took away the EV mandate.” He also mentioned rejecting Musk’s pick to lead NASA. Trump defended the bill, calling it “one of the greatest bills ever presented to Congress” and emphasizing his intent to “fix” the issues raised, as stated on Truth Social. Musk responds in a series of X posts including one in which he said Trump is in the Jeffrey Epstein files “that is the real reason they have not been made public.” Musk also briefly threatened to decommission SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft before retracting the statement. TOP STORIES Trump moves on from Musk rift, touts agenda victories Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of ‘Pride Month’ Amanda Head presses White House on antisemitic terrorism, vaccine religious exemptions in ‘new media’ seat White House to Jewish Americans: ‘This president has your back’ Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use LATEST EPISODES Mom-Turned-Activist takes on California’s vaccine laws in explosive court battle Tariffs, Treachery & the CCP: Rep. Moore puts his foot down to loosen China’s strategic grip on America Phil Kerpen on the clash up on Capitol Hill: Will Trump’s ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ survive the Senate? Fight Club-Secret Service Edition: What went down at Obama’s home? Susan Crabtree’s reporting tells all Ghost-Signed Green Agenda? Watchdog Exec says Biden may not have authorized key executive orders RELATED ARTICLES Trump moves on from Musk rift, touts agenda victories Culture, sports and business worlds all dialing back support of ‘Pride Month’ Amanda Head presses White House on antisemitic terrorism, vaccine religious exemptions in ‘new media’ seat White House to Jewish Americans: ‘This president has your back’ Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy White House to send DOGE rescissions package to Capitol Hill: Report Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ major step in dismantling the regulatory state with REINS Act Despite decades of Democrat health initiatives, Americans are sicker than ever Trump‘s ‘big, beautiful bill’ delivers decades-long conservative wish list, if it outlasts bickering

Articles / Government / White House Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use The prolific use of the White House autopen during the Biden administration — combined with what we now know about his media enablers covering-up his incapacities — has groups calling into question the validity of his directives and actions as president. By: Apro-energy group scrutinized eight of former President Joe Biden’s executive orders which pertained to climate and energy issues, but their research found no evidence that Biden ever spoke publicly about the contents of the climate change-oriented EOs. The group also asserts that the signatures on the EOs match Biden’s autopen signature instead of his genuine signature, thus calling into question whether the president ever knew about the executive orders. Power the Future, the organization who examined the orders, is now urging investigations from multiple bodies to determine if Biden knew of the executive orders and, if not, who did, and what course of action should be taken next. No evidence Biden knew about the EO’s signed with his name Daniel Turner, the founder and executive director of Power the Future, spoke to the Furthermore with Amanda Head podcast and said, “The curious thing about these executive orders is that we found no evidence at all that the President spoke of them on the record. He wasn’t asked a question by the media. He wasn’t stopped on Air Force One. He didn’t give a speech about it.” “There’s no evidence that the president was cognizant that this was done, that he directed it, that he was part of the decision. There was never any follow-up,” Turner continued. “The only evidence we have that the President signed it is the autopen signature and then some little statement on social media.” Turner said that his organization highlighted these specific orders because of their scope, how much damage they did to the energy industry and, by extension, to the overall economy and national security. Power the Future sent their findings to multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Energy, along with the House and Senate Oversight Committees. Among the most critical of Biden’s executive actions on climate and energy include an Inauguration Day executive order in 2021 committing the federal government to net-zero emissions by 2050, a 2023 order banning arctic drilling, and an order requiring “clean energy” artificial intelligence centers, and a last-minute offshore drilling ban shortly before leaving office in 2025. Media enablers ran cover for Biden Turner also expressed his concern about the now-exposed media cover-up of Biden’s mental faculties as it relates to these executive orders. “The media was very complicit. And now we find out, because of all of these books and all the staffers that are leaking, we find out that Biden wasn’t aware of most things. And so our question is, who directed these decisions, and if the president didn’t direct them, which I don’t believe he did, they’re completely null and void. And people need to go to jail for impersonating the president, because that’s really what they did. They impersonated the president.” While Republicans and independent voters have questioned Biden’s mental abilities since the beginning of his presidency, most conversations regarding these concerns rose above mere gossip with Special Counsel Robert Hur’s 2024 report that Biden’s memory was “fuzzy,” “faulty,” and had “significant limitations” and then declined to prosecute Biden on the basis that a jury would not likely convict a “well-meaning, elderly man with a poor memory.” Four months later in June 2024, Biden’s debate performance placed these concerns center-stage when he mumbled and fumbled through answers and often stared emptily into space. For years, colleagues, staffers, Biden family members and an ever-loyal news media denied that there were any cognition issues. MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough in 2024 famously said of Biden that “I think he’s better than he’s ever been intellectually, analytically, because he’s been around for 50 years […] This version of Biden, intellectually, analytically, is the best Biden ever.” Even after Biden’s disastrous confusion and rambling during his debate a few months later, former President Barack Obama tried to marginalize the impact of Biden’s self-immolation by tweeting that “Bad debate nights happen. Trust me, I know.” However, a number of these former defenders have now become critics of his mental cognition, most notably Jake Tapper, who once repeatedly dismissed concerns about Biden’s mental capacity. Tapper is on a media tour promoting his co-authored book titled “Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again.” TOP STORIES Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy White House to send DOGE rescissions package to Capitol Hill: Report Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ major step in dismantling the regulatory state with REINS Act Despite decades of Democrat health initiatives, Americans are sicker than ever LATEST EPISODES Fight Club-Secret Service Edition: What went down at Obama’s home? Susan Crabtree’s reporting tells all Ghost-Signed Green Agenda? Watchdog Exec says Biden may not have authorized key executive orders The Price of Freedom: Honoring Heroes & Defending America with Jimmy Graham on Memorial Day Rep. Grothman voted for Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ blasted Biden’s open border failures & welfare bloat Border Czar Tom Homan touts Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ as necessary solution to enhance border security RELATED ARTICLES Energy group says Biden had no knowledge of climate change EOs, doubt validity of autopen use Trump accuses China of violating ‘fast’ trade deal he made to save country’s economy White House to send DOGE rescissions package to Capitol Hill: Report Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ major step in dismantling the regulatory state with REINS Act Despite decades of Democrat health initiatives, Americans are sicker than ever Trump‘s ‘big, beautiful bill’ delivers decades-long conservative wish list, if it outlasts bickering Trump: Putin call went ‘very well’, negotiations to start

Articles / Government / White House Trump physical results released, he ‘remains in excellent health,’ doctor says “President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,” the White House physician said. By: President Trump underwent the first annual physical of his second term Friday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and he received an overall healthy report, which was released on Sunday. “President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function. His active lifestyle continues to contribute significantly to his well-being,” said Capt. Sean Barbabella, physician to the president. “President Trump’s days include participation in multiple meetings, public appearances, press availability, and frequent victories in golf events. President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,” he added. Trump physical results.pdf Prior to the exam on Monday, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, saying, “I have never felt better, but nevertheless, these things must be done!” Trump, 78, the oldest president to start a second term, follows former President Joe Biden, who took office at the same age. In past annual physicals, which are customary for presidents, Trump has received healthy reports. During the 2024 campaign, Trump often brought up the issue of cognition, including at a rally in October 2024 where he told the crowd, “We should have cognitive tests for anybody that runs for president and vice president.” Following a particularly rough debate performance in June 2024, Biden declined a cognitive test. If you want to read more of the latest by Amanda Head or the team of world class journalists at Just The News, feel free to read or subscribe by visiting JustTheNews.com today. TOP STORIES Trump physical results released, he ‘remains in excellent health,’ doctor says White House projects confidence in tariff plan, points to ‘very good’ progress White House replaces historic ‘Jackson Magnolia’ with descendant sapling Trump imposes historic 10% tariffs against most nations, vows to ‘supercharge’ economy Did NPR, PBS write their own obituaries before Congress? Some lawmakers think yes LATEST EPISODES Former Deputy Nat’l Security Advisor: Trump helped Americans wake up to China’s bad trade practices Cardiologist’s new study urges gov’t remove COVID vax, talks autism rise, Trump’s physical & corporatization of medicine Trump’s tariffs level playing field: Ex-Advisor to US & UK Trade Reps talks trade & the future of global markets Is Science Proving the Bible Right? David Rives Exposes the Shocking Truth About Health, Faith & Human Lifespan Tim Stewart: ‘Trump’s Energy & Interior Secretaries will help usher in a golden era for oil & gas innovation’ RELATED ARTICLES Trump physical results released, he ‘remains in excellent health,’ doctor says White House projects confidence in tariff plan, points to ‘very good’ progress White House replaces historic ‘Jackson Magnolia’ with descendant sapling Trump imposes historic 10% tariffs against most nations, vows to ‘supercharge’ economy Did NPR, PBS write their own obituaries before Congress? Some lawmakers think yes Barn Berning across America: AOC, Bernie Sanders take their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour national Second Amendment leaders press DOGE to stop health agencies’ gun control studies As ceasefire ends, Israeli strikes in Gaza targeted Hamas officials Angry democrats gone wild Beyond budgeting, Republicans hope to force spending ‘showdown’ with two arcane weapons

Articles / Government / White House White House projects confidence in tariff plan, points to ‘very good’ progress She further referred to the economic squeeze Americans felt as a “transition” and said “very good progress has been made.” By: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt spoke to reporters Friday during her briefing at the White House and reiterated the administration’s confidence in its tariff schedule, including the 90-day pause to allow for negotiations with some 70 nations. Addressing concerns about declining consumer confidence, Leavitt insisted there were “a lot of reasons for people to feel optimistic,” asserting that “the President is trying to renegotiate the global trade agenda that has ripped off the American people for far too long.” She further referred to the economic squeeze Americans felt as a “transition” and said “very good progress has been made.” To bolster the White House message on economic outlook, she said, “consumer prices are dropping for the first time in years, energy prices are down. In fact, oil prices are down 20% since this president took office, wholesale prices fell again.” “There have been trillions of dollars in investments into this country every day,” she added. “The president is signing executive orders to cut regulation, especially when it comes to the Environmental Protection Agency, our energy industry, that’s going to unleash the economic boom in this country that we saw in the president’s first term. So trust in President Trump. He knows what he’s doing. This is a proven economic formula.” If you want to read more of the latest by Amanda Head or the team of world class journalists at Just The News, feel free to read or subscribe by visiting JustTheNews.com today. TOP STORIES White House projects confidence in tariff plan, points to ‘very good’ progress White House replaces historic ‘Jackson Magnolia’ with descendant sapling Trump imposes historic 10% tariffs against most nations, vows to ‘supercharge’ economy Did NPR, PBS write their own obituaries before Congress? Some lawmakers think yes Barn Berning across America: AOC, Bernie Sanders take their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour national LATEST EPISODES Cardiologist’s new study urges gov’t remove COVID vax, talks autism rise, Trump’s physical & corporatization of medicine Trump’s tariffs level playing field: Ex-Advisor to US & UK Trade Reps talks trade & the future of global markets Is Science Proving the Bible Right? David Rives Exposes the Shocking Truth About Health, Faith & Human Lifespan Tim Stewart: ‘Trump’s Energy & Interior Secretaries will help usher in a golden era for oil & gas innovation’ Gov. Newsom plays moderate, but his $20 minimum wage hike backfires with jobs lost, prices soaring, businesses fleeing RELATED ARTICLES White House projects confidence in tariff plan, points to ‘very good’ progress White House replaces historic ‘Jackson Magnolia’ with descendant sapling Trump imposes historic 10% tariffs against most nations, vows to ‘supercharge’ economy Did NPR, PBS write their own obituaries before Congress? Some lawmakers think yes Barn Berning across America: AOC, Bernie Sanders take their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour national Second Amendment leaders press DOGE to stop health agencies’ gun control studies As ceasefire ends, Israeli strikes in Gaza targeted Hamas officials Angry democrats gone wild Beyond budgeting, Republicans hope to force spending ‘showdown’ with two arcane weapons After a flurry of activity right out of the gate, Trump takes victory lap in speech to America

Articles / Government / White House White House replaces historic ‘Jackson Magnolia’ with descendant sapling A direct-descendent sapling will replace the historic “Jackson Magnolia,” one of several Southern Magnolias causing safety concerns near the South Portico of the White House. By: President Donald Trump is expected to plant a young southern magnolia tree Tuesday at the White House to replace the decayed one planted by President Andrew Jackson as a memorial to his wife who died in 1828. The White House on Monday removed the two-century-old tree on the White House’s South Portico, after saying weeks earlier that the tree was dying and had become a safety concern. “After expert analysis and careful coordination between a board-certified Master Arborist, the National Park Service, the White House Grounds Superintendent … the White House has made the careful decision to remove the Jackson Magnolia to ensure the safety of staff, visitors and the Grounds,” the White House said in a statement. Trump will plant a 12-year-old tree that is a direct descendant of the Jackson Magnolia that was grown at the National Park Service Greenhouse. “The bad news is that everything must come to an end, and this tree is in terrible condition, a very dangerous safety hazard, at the White House Entrance, no less, and must now be removed,” Trump wrote on TRUTH Social last weekend. This process will take place next week, and will be replaced by another, very beautiful tree. If you want to read more of the latest by Amanda Head or the team of world class journalists at Just The News, feel free to read or subscribe by visiting JustTheNews.com today. TOP STORIES White House replaces historic ‘Jackson Magnolia’ with descendant sapling Trump imposes historic 10% tariffs against most nations, vows to ‘supercharge’ economy Did NPR, PBS write their own obituaries before Congress? Some lawmakers think yes Barn Berning across America: AOC, Bernie Sanders take their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour national Second Amendment leaders press DOGE to stop health agencies’ gun control studies LATEST EPISODES Cardiologist’s new study urges gov’t remove COVID vax, talks autism rise, Trump’s physical & corporatization of medicine Trump’s tariffs level playing field: Ex-Advisor to US & UK Trade Reps talks trade & the future of global markets Is Science Proving the Bible Right? David Rives Exposes the Shocking Truth About Health, Faith & Human Lifespan Tim Stewart: ‘Trump’s Energy & Interior Secretaries will help usher in a golden era for oil & gas innovation’ Gov. Newsom plays moderate, but his $20 minimum wage hike backfires with jobs lost, prices soaring, businesses fleeing RELATED ARTICLES White House replaces historic ‘Jackson Magnolia’ with descendant sapling Trump imposes historic 10% tariffs against most nations, vows to ‘supercharge’ economy Did NPR, PBS write their own obituaries before Congress? Some lawmakers think yes Barn Berning across America: AOC, Bernie Sanders take their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour national Second Amendment leaders press DOGE to stop health agencies’ gun control studies As ceasefire ends, Israeli strikes in Gaza targeted Hamas officials Angry democrats gone wild Beyond budgeting, Republicans hope to force spending ‘showdown’ with two arcane weapons After a flurry of activity right out of the gate, Trump takes victory lap in speech to America Republicans float two-part plan to avert government shutdown, White House meeting set Wednesday

Articles / Government / White House Trump imposes historic 10% tariffs against most nations, vows to ‘supercharge’ economy Trump says his “Liberation Day” actions will promote economic independence and expand American-made companies and products. By: President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed sweeping 10% tariffs on all imports, vowing his historic “Liberation Day” strike would rebalance global trade, reduce the national debt and “supercharge” the U.S. economy to the benefit of long-suffering American workers. “American steel workers, auto workers, farmers and skilled craftsmen,” Trump told a Rose Garden ceremony at the White House.”We have a lot of them here with us today. They really suffered, gravely. They watched in anguish as foreign leaders have stolen our jobs, foreign cheaters have ransacked our factories, and foreign scavengers have torn apart our once beautiful American dream. “Now it’s our turn to prosper, and in so doing, use trillions and trillions of dollars to reduce our taxes and pay down our national debt,” he added. Fulfilling a promise he made during the 2024 election, Trump vowed the reciprocal tariffs — a 10% base and higher for other nation’s like China — will tilt global commerce back to America’s advantage after decades of trade deficits. “Jobs and factories will come roaring back into our country and you see it happening already. We will supercharge our domestic industrial base, he said. Trump further showed a chart to the crowd displaying the tariff rates he planned to apply to each nation. China, which tariffs U.S. goods at a rate of 67%, will face tariffs of 34%. Countries in the European Union which tariff U.S. goods at a rate of 39%, will be tariffed 20%. Vietnam will face a 46% tariff, Taiwan at 32%, Japan at 24%, India at 26% and South Korea at 25%. The chart included 20 more nations. The White House put out a fact sheet prior to the announcement, highlighting how this administration hoped the tariffs will balance trade relationships and bring manufacturing back to American soil. The readout quoted a 2024 study that found that his first-term tariffs “strengthened the U.S. economy” and “led to significant restoring in industries like manufacturing and steel production.” Already in his second term, investments into the U.S. economy by entities such as Oracle, SoftBank, Apple, and NVIDIA have reached nearly $5 trillion. Wednesday also marked the start of a 25% tariff on automobiles not made in the United States. However, auto manufacturers Honda, Nissan, and Hyundai have committed to shifting production back to the United States. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the president’s tariff plan, telling reporters on Wednesday, “House Republicans, Senate Republicans and Donald Trump haven’t done a single thing to lower the cost of living in this country. Not a single bill. Not a single executive order. Not a single administrative action,” Jeffries told reporters at the Capitol. If you want to read more of the latest by Amanda Head or the team of world class journalists at Just The News, feel free to read or subscribe by visiting JustTheNews.com today. TOP STORIES Trump imposes historic 10% tariffs against most nations, vows to ‘supercharge’ economy Did NPR, PBS write their own obituaries before Congress? Some lawmakers think yes Barn Berning across America: AOC, Bernie Sanders take their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour national Second Amendment leaders press DOGE to stop health agencies’ gun control studies As ceasefire ends, Israeli strikes in Gaza targeted Hamas officials LATEST EPISODES Gov. Newsom plays moderate, but his $20 minimum wage hike backfires with jobs lost, prices soaring, businesses fleeing Exposing Big Labor: How Unions Rig the System & Why Right to Work is Earning Support Across the US 2024 RNC Spox Elizabeth Pipko slammed Democrats for abandoning Jewish voters, praises Trump’s pro-Israel policies Rep. Perry: Watch Bob Ross for free online, taxpayers don’t need to fund PBS & NPR’s left-wing propaganda Gun Owners of America & other second amendment leaders press DOGE to stop health agencies’ gun control studies RELATED ARTICLES Trump imposes historic 10% tariffs against most nations, vows to ‘supercharge’ economy Did NPR, PBS write their own obituaries before Congress? Some lawmakers think yes Barn Berning across America: AOC, Bernie Sanders take their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour national Second Amendment leaders press DOGE to stop health agencies’ gun control studies As ceasefire ends, Israeli strikes in Gaza targeted Hamas officials Angry democrats gone wild Beyond budgeting, Republicans hope to force spending ‘showdown’ with two arcane weapons After a flurry of activity right out of the gate, Trump takes victory lap in speech to America Republicans float two-part plan to avert government shutdown, White House meeting set Wednesday White House pauses all aid to Ukraine amid rift with Zelensky

Articles / Government / White House After a flurry of activity right out of the gate, Trump takes victory lap in speech to America During President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress and the American people, he broadcast a list of his initiatives promised during the campaign and, he says delivered upon, less than two months into his second term. By: President Donald Trump’s Tuesday night address to Congress beat his own last endurance record of an hour and 22 minutes, clocking in at an hour and 39 minutes. Differing from his style of speech used during his campaign rallies, his Tuesday night address showed an effort to detail his accomplishments in fewer than 50 days. From border security to deregulation, foreign investment to hostage releases, here are the most consequential initiatives just 3% into his second term: Energy policies On January 20, 2025 Trump signed the executive order titled  “Unleashing American Energy.” This order revoked several past executive orders mandating green energy initiatives including the Biden administration’s electric vehicle mandate. The order also included “Unleashing Energy Dominance Through Efficient Permitting” to streamline the regulatory process, confining it to 30 days to gain permitting approvals. In another section titled Prioritizing Accuracy In Environmental Analyses it mandates that “agencies shall strictly use the most robust methodologies of assessment at their disposal and shall not use methodologies that are arbitrary or ideologically motivated.” Another day-one initiative by the Trump administration was declaring an “energy emergency,” reducing red tape in the permitting process. A number of energy industry icons reacted positively, with Chevron announcing that they “are increasing production 50% between last year and what we will see next year.” BP announced that it would disregard a number of its green goals and increase oil production by between 2.3 million and 2.5 million barrels per day by 2030. The Trump administration granted its first approval for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal, following years of stringent LNG regulation under Biden. The Washington Examiner reported that the Trump administration has also shut down the Biden Administration’s American Climate Corps, an environmental public works program that utilized taxpayer money for initiatives like hiring “garden educators” with a “commitment to social justice and anti-racism.” Immigration and securing the border Referring in the speech to one of his day-one Executive Orders, President Trump said “I declared a national emergency on our southern border, and I deployed the U.S. military and Border Patrol to repel the invasion of our country.” Indeed, on January 20, he declared a national emergency at the border to redirect efforts and resources to fortify this southern border. He also placed a pause on refugee admittance “until such time as the further entry into the United States of refugees align with the interest of the United States.” He reminded citizens and lawmakers that on the previous Saturday, he designated English as the official language of the United States and added that “As a result, illegal border crossings last month were by far the lowest ever recorded, ever.” As a result, Trump claimed, his administration is now deporting immigrants at a slower pace than Joe Biden did last year. However, with a “worst first” policy to be utilized during deportation efforts — not to mention the inevitable lawfare — it may become more logistically complex and may be protracted. Trump has in the past said because of his immigration policies and threats of deportation, many immigrants are self deporting, and leaving the United States voluntarily. Economy and foreign investment The Trump administration says it has secured nearly $2 trillion in foreign investments with the most recent being an injection of $165 billion from Taiwan’s semiconductor industry. Other investments purportedly include $500 billion in private sector investment for AI infrastructure by SoftBank, Oracle, and OpenAI. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced a $600 billion investment shortly after Trump took office. Trump reminded citizens and lawmakers that Apple will also be investing in the United States with a $500 billion initiative, which includes the hiring of roughly 20,000 workers over the next four years. On a kitchen table issue, after the price of eggs spiked under Biden to nearly $5 and grocery prices generally remain high, on February 26 Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a $1 billion effort to combat Avian flu and bring down egg prices. Broken down, that effort is described as a: “five-pronged strategy includ[ing] an additional $500 million for biosecurity measures, $400 million in financial relief for affected farmers, and $100 million for vaccine research, action to reduce regulatory burdens, and exploring temporary import options.” Trump promised that “We will defeat inflation, bring down mortgage rates, lower car payments and grocery prices, protect our seniors and put more money in the pockets of American families.” DOGE and shrinking government size and waste Trump’s campaign extensively on reducing the size of the federal government, and his speech raised this issue with special emphasis. Despite the bureaucratic left’s war on Elon Musk’s aggressive quest to root out waste, fraud and abuse, Trump has urged him to be even more aggressive. According to the DOGE website tracking the amount of taxpayer dollars saved, it says it has saved $105 billion as of publishing time. Both Musk and Trump have floated the idea of returning 20% to the American people in the form of “DOGE dividend checks,” totalling about $20 billion. In the speech, he also expressed a desire to balance the budget in the near future, presumably during his second term in office. Terrorism and hostage releases in second term Trump boasted of securing the release of six American hostages in Venezuela, freedom for U.S./Israeli citizen Keith Siegel held by Hamas, and repatriated Pennsylvania teacher, Marc Fogel from Russian prison, and an American hostage from Belarus: all since the beginning of his new term. Fogel was in the gallery at the speech at the Capitol, and received a warm ovation from Republican lawmakers. Most Democrats, in what was possibly choreographed, did not rise to applaud Fogel’s new-found freedom. Trump also delivered breaking news in his speech, announcing the extradition of one of the ISIS-K terrorists responsible for the deadly August 2021 Abbey Gate suicide attack. That assault took the lives of 13 American

Articles / Government / White House Even before Congress acts, Trump’s border policies already crater illegal immigration by 95% The southern border of the U.S. looks drastically different under President Donald Trump than under former President Joe Biden, who claimed during his term that he could do nothing to secure the border without Congress. By: The first major step President Trump took upon re-entering the White House was declaring the border crisis a national emergency, allowing for reallocation of personnel and resources from the Armed Forces to support the activities of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security. In this case, the goal is to obtain complete operational control of the U.S.-Mexico border. The first major step President Trump took upon re-entering the White House was declaring the border crisis a national emergency, allowing for reallocation of personnel and resources from the Armed Forces to support the activities of the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security. In this case, the goal is to obtain complete operational control of the U.S.-Mexico border. In another January 20 executive action without Congress, Trump suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program indefinitely. Executive Order 12013 states that, “the United States has been inundated with record levels of migration, including through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP). Cities and small towns…have sought federal aid to manage the burden of new arrivals. This order suspends the USRAP until such time as the further entry into the United States of refugees aligns with the interests of the United States.” Criminal cartels The goal of the order is to fortify the United States’ capabilities to counter threats to the safety and security of its citizens. Even without Congress, Trump designated cartels as foreign terrorist organizations and its members as specially designated global terrorists. Criminal cartels like the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, Mexico’s Sinaloa, Jalisco, Zetas and Gulf cartels, and the Salvadorian gang MS-13, who have committed atrocities across the United States, were main targets by the Trump administration. The same tools with which the United States fights international terrorism will be used against these gangs: travel bans, asset forfeiture and freezes, and heightened penalties for anyone providing material support or association with known terrorists. Trump racked up seven immigration and border-related actions on his first day in office, with more following the initial batch. Those include: expanding migrant operations at Guantánamo Bay to full capacity for high-priority criminal aliens; the imposition and subsequent lifting of 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico; consolidating and reinforcing that the President has sole power to conduct foreign policy and clarifying the hierarchy stated in Article II of the United States Constitution; and ending the practice of using taxpayer money for subsidies for illegal immigrants or associated programs. Messaging  Trump’s rhetoric on immigration. Despite the narrative of both “woke” celebrities and outlets like MSNBC who four days ago blamed Trump’s rhetoric for a child’s suicide, the issue of deporting violent criminals who are here illegally is still popular with the American people. In a fresh Harvard CAPS/Harris poll, the deportation efforts show broad 81% support. Seventy-six percent of those polled support closing the border with added security and policies that discourage illegal crossings. A separate poll conducted by Gallup found that 55% of respondents want less immigration. That is the highest it’s been in 24 years. During this past weekend’s annual Conservative Political Action Conference, border czar Tom Homan touted some of the latest immigration statistics: after 10.5 million encounters with illegal aliens at the southern border the last four years and 8 million of them getting released into the country, border crossings are down 95%. “a stunning lack of leadership” In less than a month, Immigration and Customs Enforcement have arrested more than 21,000 people. Under Biden, the “gotaway” figure totaled 2.2 million overall, 1,800 a day in 2023. The day before his CPAC speech, Tom Homan cited that the day prior they only had 48 gotaways. According to the Department of State, under Biden there was an enormous increase in sex trafficking of women and children. While during Trump’s first term, there were only 14 individuals on the terror watchlist apprehended at the border, under President Joe Biden, that number was close to 400. Homan told the crowd that the last four years he was “pissed off” because the Biden administration took “the most secured border of my lifetime and unsecured it on purpose.” Further attesting to that notion, retired FBI Executive Assistant Director Chris Piehota joined the “Furthermore with Amanda Head” podcast Monday and said, “well, the only thing I can say is that the previous administration displayed a stunning lack of leadership and a lack of gumption when it came to closing down the border. And the only reason they didn’t close down the border is because they didn’t want to.” In Tuesday’s briefing at the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt disclosed new immigration data: there were only 220 illegal border crossings on Saturday, a 15-year-low. In conjunction with the messaging from the Oval Office and the Press Office, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is doing her part as well. In commercials sponsored by DHS, she tells viewers that, “if you are in our country illegally, leave now. If you don’t, we will find you and we will deport you. If you leave now, you may have an opportunity to return and enjoy our freedom and live the American dream. America’s borders are closed to lawbreakers. The choice is yours. America welcomes those who respect our laws because a strong nation is a safe nation.” The Trump administration is making sure their message is heard loud and clear. If you want to read more of the latest by Amanda Head or the team of world class journalists at Just The News, feel free to read or subscribe by visiting JustTheNews.com today. TOP STORIES Even before Congress acts, Trump’s border policies already crater illegal immigration by 95% Trump’s art of the deal is now becoming the art of the clawback Velocity of early Trump action far surpasses the Gipper’s, Reagan

Articles / Government / White House Trump’s art of the deal is now becoming the art of the clawback Gone are the days of leaving the past behind and moving on. “Clawing back” is the new Republican Party aesthetic and President Donald Trump is leading the charge, trying to claw back not just taxpayer money, but also culture and justice. By: The new target of the Democrats’ ire is Elon Musk, who is replacing, for the time-being, their obsessive hatred for Donald Trump. In their promise to oppose Donald Trump every step of the way, liberals across the country have found themselves in the uncomfortable position of opposing the popular initiative exacted by DOGE — rooting out waste, fraud and abuse, even going so far as suggesting a “street fight” is necessary. The latest clawback iteration lies within the working (and lodging) walls of DOGE. Elon Musk, who is heading up the department’s efforts and frequently sleeps on the floor is now launching an initiative to cut taxpayers a dividend check floated straight out of money saved by his team’s efforts.  The goal for Musk and his team of waste-finders is $2 trillion. The working breakdown is to allot 80% to reduce the deficit, 20% to service the debt and 20% to the taxpayers. With $400 billion dispersed among roughly 79 million taxpayers, that equates to a little over $5,000 per taxpaying household. They even set up a website for taxpayers to explore and learn more about the plan.  Where does the money come from? So far, DOGE has announced roughly $55 billion in cuts and posted to the social media platform X some of the already-cancelled programs, including $40 million for “gender equality and women empowerment hub,” $29 million to “strengthening political landscape in Bangladesh,” $20 million for “fiscal federalism” in Nepal, $19 million for “biodiversity conversation” in Nepal and about a dozen other items.   Skepticism in media Some news outlets have reported that the DOGE team’s “wall of receipts” shows errors in tallying billions in savings. Axios published a story casting doubt on the actual savings made by DOGE, saying DOGE claims that its “total estimated savings” to date are roughly $55 billion. But there are questions about whether that sum is inflated. Bloomberg said the website lists $16.6 billion in savings.”  While it may take quite some time for the actual savings to be tallied up, the key will be in Congress codifying these efforts. The House Oversight Committee’s Subcommitee Chairwoman Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Green (R-Ga.) told Just The News that “the amount of fraud and waste DOGE is exposing is unbelievable. Taxpayer money should only be spent to help Americans and I’m glad money is being returned. But Congress has to do our job. During the reconciliation process, we can put restrictions on funding to ensure that money is only spent where it’s supposed to be spent. That’s what my DOGE subcommittee is all about.” Clawing back culture Clawing back culture is a multi-tiered process. At the top of that list: removing DEI. Donald Trump has been trying to ensure that Democrat-pushed aspects like diversity, equity and inclusion are replaced with merit in his January 22 Executive Order.  Additionally, White House deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller said that “this includes making clear to every educational institution in this country that ending diversity, equity, and inclusion, ending unlawful race discrimination is a precondition of receiving federal funds.” Educational institutions must now choose between pushing DEI in schools and in hiring practices or receiving aid from the federal government.   Another important aspect of bringing American values back to culture is restoring our history – the good, the bad and the ugly – and learning from it. During the summer of 2020’s George Floyd riots, many historical monuments across this country were torn down. Important symbols of our history like statues of Presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson in Portland, Oregon and President Theodore Roosevelt in New York City, were either destroyed by rioters or taken down by local municipalities in the aftermath.  In an effort to restore the history and remembrance of American figures, at the February 6 National Prayer Breakfast, Trump announced his reinstated plans to construct the National Garden of American Heroes.  “I have signed an Executive Order to resume the process of creating a new national park full of statues of the greatest Americans who ever lived. We’re going to be honoring our heroes, honoring the greatest people from our country. We’re not gonna be tearing down, we’re gonna be building up,” he said. The memorial park concept was synthesized during the violent protests that brought down the likenesses of hundreds of American figures, all flawed, but all important to this country. Some of the figures to be included in the National Garden of American Heroes include John Adams, Susan B. Anthony, Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, Frederick Douglass, Amelia Earhart, Benjamin Franklin, Billy Graham, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, Martin Luther King, Jr., Abraham Lincoln, Douglas MacArthur, James Madison, George S. Patton, Jr., Ronald Reagan, Jackie Robinson, Betsy Ross, Antonin Scalia, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Harriet Tubman, Booker T. Washington, and George Washington. Clawing back justice  In the justice arena, it is a given that transparency for the American people must prevail. With Kash Patel confirmed Thursday as the new Director of the FBI, the investigative relationship between Congress and that agency should — it is hoped — run smoothly. Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., is one House investigator who will be continuing his quest to uncover the full scope of the crimes attributed to the Biden family and their associates.  In a recent interview on the “Just the News, No Noise” TV show, he said that it will be up to the new DOJ to carry it through to a conclusion, explaining that “at the end of the day, the Department of Justice is going to have to do that. Hopefully, [Attorney General] Pam Bondi is willing, which I hope she will be. Then I can assure you the House Oversight Committee, and I hate to speak for Jim Jordan, but I’ll go on

Articles / Government / White House Velocity of early Trump action far surpasses the Gipper’s, Reagan biographer says Presidential historian Craig Shirley believes that no matter who is chronicling his time in office, historians will have to say that President Donald Trump is a consequential president. By: President Donald Trump has taken Washington by storm at the start of his second term, far surpassing the velocity of another Republican president who prided himself on speedy results, according to Ronald Reagan’s biographer. Trump’s first 30 days blow those of Reagan’s first and second terms in 1980 and 1984 out of the water “in a nice way, but times have changed,” says presidential historian Craig Shirley, who wrote one of the authoritative biographies on the 40th president. Trump also is outpacing Franklin Delano Roosevelt, a president who set the standard for the first 100 days with his New Deal agenda, he added. The 47th president is “moving faster and better, but he’s handling a different set of issues,” Shirley told Just the News. “The border was not an issue for FDR or for Ronald Reagan; the border is the number one issue and polls show it with the American people.” “He’s got to deal with inflation that Reagan had to deal with and he’s got to deal with economic malaise from the Great Depression that FDR had to deal with,” he added. Former Deputy National Security Adviser Victoria Coates agreed. “I think we all have the sense that we’re experiencing the second Trump term in dog years. He seems to be pretty determined to pack seven years of stuff in every year,” she quipped in an interview on the John Solomon Reports podcast on Tuesday. Coates noted that foreign policy achievements often take presidents some time to assemble but that Trump has begun his second term with an unexpected flurry: a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, a thawing of icy Russia relations and a pathway to a Ukraine peace deal to name a few. “He’s got NATO suddenly pledging to get to 3.5% within three weeks of inauguration. He’s got the Russia-Ukraine talks started, he has completely changed the conversation on Israel and Gaza and Hamas. He’s the only person who’s put a plan on the table for that,” she noted Coates said Trump’s quick progress on Russia —  Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced formal negotiating teams for a peace deal — stands in stark contrast to France’s Emmanuel Macron who spent three years negotiating but yielded no measurable progress. Shirley said Trump’s blazing speeds can be attributed to three dynamics: 1) the dire situation the country and the world faces demanded immediate action; 2) the force of Trump’s personality; and 3) the accessibility of television, internet, podcasts, emails…coupled with the hyper speed with which information now travels. The concept of the “first 100 days” agenda began under FDR when he instituted the New Deal to tackle a crushing economy. Pushing 15 major bills through Congress, he addressed the most pressing issues of banking, manufacturing, agriculture and social welfare. By his 100th day in office, Roosevelt had signed 99 executive orders in his first three months. Reagan, who delivered his own version of FDR’s fireside chats every Saturday on radio, was trying to heal an economy left behind by one-term president Jimmy Carter. In his first 100 days in office, Reagan signed 18. Not yet even a month into this term, Trump has signed 68. In this wide-ranging Presidents’ Day interview on the Furthermore with Amanda Head podcast, Shirley also discussed the media’s coverage of the Trump White House and the president’s distrust of so-called “fake news.” Shirley compared that with the Founding Fathers, who also were distrusting and soured on the media of their day. “In the 1770’s the framers and the founders hated the pamphleteers and the newspapers of the era. They despised them,” Shirley noted, However, the founders saw value in the media’s alliance with and representation of the American people against government. That dynamic, he said, has recently changed. “Only recently have we seen the government, the press, ally with the government against the people,” he noted. “They no longer are an ally of the American people. They’re an ally of government. And of course, you have two power centers: the press and the government allied against the American people.” He predicts that the result of this phenomenon nearly 250 years after our founding is that traditional media will be eliminated and new media will move in on their market share. “Because of that, a void has been created, and so you’ve seen the growth of alternative media…what I’m telling you is that we will see in the next four or five years, the collapse of the Washington Post, the collapse of CNN, the collapse of maybe another network,” Shirley warned. Traditional news media has had a tough time coping with Trump’s barrage of actions from the Oval Office and are worried there’s no one to stop him. On the Politics War Room podcast, veteran democrat consultant James Carville mocked liberal talking heads who after their election loss in November, expressed optimism that there would be road blocks along the way. Carville teared into them saying, “they didn’t come, they’re not there, OK? Let’s just get over it. They’re not coming. The cavalry is not coming, the courts are not coming, nothing.” It’s not just the media that has lost its way. According to Shirley, historians no longer adhere to the core values of chronicling events honestly through a neutral prism. “You know that there are liberal historians. Some of them used to be friends of mine, but they really turned south over the first election of Donald Trump, and they really, let’s face it, they lost their minds,” he said. “There’s no talking to them. So the conservative historians, the common sense historians, are few and far between, but they [liberals] still control a lot of the institutions of universities and presidential libraries, things like that. So conservative historians are kind of

Articles / Government / White House Trump to sign executive order to keep men out of women’s sports Fulfilling another campaign promise to protect women’s sports, President Donald Trump will sign his fourth EO regarding transgenders. By: After three other executive orders pertaining to transgenders in the military – directives that the federal government will recognize only two genders and banning sex-change surgery for minors – President Donald Trump on Wednesday will sign his No Men in Women’s Sports Executive Order on the 39th annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The commemoration began in 1987 as a way to celebrate female participation in athletics. A Gallup survey in May 2023 found that the vast majority of Americans support the requirement that transgender athletes compete in categories reflecting their birth gender. Seventy percent of respondents supported the requirement, up from 62% in 2021. TOP STORIES Trump to sign executive order to keep men out of women’s sports Democrat Dilemma: DEI-driven party elects two white men with beliefs that clash with middle America NC GOP Chairman Says Democratic Voter Registrations Are Plummeting As Party Has ‘Abandoned’ Values Johnson Called Biden To Demand More Security For Trump: GOP Rep. Clyde Lawsuit, Charges Over AI Deepfake Robocalls May Shut Down Various Political Speech Before Election LATEST EPISODES Fired! Veteran volleyball coach has been let go from SJSU for speaking up to protect women in sports Democrat governors of border states are ‘non-existent,’ says Border Patrol Council VP, hopes Mexican troops will provide relief Rep. Hamadeh talks airline crash & his support for Kash Patel for FBI Dir., Fmr Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron annihilates DEI Rep. Weber praises Trump’s early border security efforts & retired FBI Exec. applauds Kash Patel for not ‘taking the bait’ Rep. Miller-Meeks unabashedly lays out the very change RFK Jr. can create as HHS Secretary if confirmed by the Senate RELATED ARTICLES Trump to sign executive order to keep men out of women’s sports Democrat Dilemma: DEI-driven party elects two white men with beliefs that clash with middle America NC GOP Chairman Says Democratic Voter Registrations Are Plummeting As Party Has ‘Abandoned’ Values Johnson Called Biden To Demand More Security For Trump: GOP Rep. Clyde Lawsuit, Charges Over AI Deepfake Robocalls May Shut Down Various Political Speech Before Election Ben Carson Blasts ‘Woke’ Pastors, Warns Church Has Left People ‘Drifting In The Open Sea’ Former Trump Spokeswoman Predicts Democrats Will Swap Out Biden Following His Debate Performance Texas Rep. Nehls Urges Trump Reelection To Restore Safety In U.S Gym Owner Who Defied COVID Lockdown Calls Democratic Governors ‘Foot Soldiers’ In Closing States South Carolina Rep. Norman: Timing of Trump Trial is A ‘Farce’