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Legal scholar questions government/media narrative on Mar-a-Lago raid
Jonathan Turley’s blog raises questions regarding what the media and relevant government agencies have claimed about the Mar-a-Lago raid. The order for the raid lists the FBI’s claims of what was taken from the residence, as well as the order to do the search. What was absent was the affidavit listing the arguments justifying the […]
The Gadsden flag is a dangerous and extremist “right wing” symbol according to NPR
Governor Ron DeSantis posted a sample Florida license plate containing the Gadsden flag. Among those who reacted was NPR’s Scott Neuman. He argued that the Gadsden flag has now become a symbol of “right wing extremist ideology”. Neuman references others who had issues with the Gadsden flag, including the Southern Poverty Law Center. From Fox […]
Donald Trump Statement on Mar-A-Lago raid
Those who are familiar with history and with current events would generally be alarmed at the raid on Mar-A-Lago. It does not matter how opposed one is with Donald Trump, he’s entitled to due process and not the mafia/thug tactics he and others have been subjected to. In both China and in Russia, people who […]
Ted Cruz criticizes plan to hire 87,000 new IRS employees
Senator Ted Cruz warns about a provision in the spending bill that increases the size of the IRS. He attempted to use an amendment to remove funding allocated to hire 87,000 new IRS agents. Cruz indicated that the pending growth of the IRS would result in their being larger than the Pentagon and three other […]
Senate passes monster spending bill
The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act bill on a 51-50 vote. None of the Republicans supported the bill; Kamala Harris responded by casting the tie-breaking vote. The bill goes to the House for consideration. This bill has a provision that would increase taxes for those making less than $400,000 a year. From Fox News: […]
Indiana Legislator wants to ban Viagra
John Bartlett, (D-95th District) proposed a bill in the Indiana House to ban popular ED drugs. The rationale is that if unwanted pregnancies are an act of God, so is erectile disfunction. When bill leader Republican Wendy McNamara responded, saying “I will measure my comments as I don’t want to get in trouble, but please […]
Medicaid must cover gender transition surgeries
A federal judge in West Virginia ruled in favor of Lambda Legal, a group representing LGBT interests. West Virginia’s Medicaid program must now cover gender transition surgeries. The judge argued that the applicable Medicaid exclusion would violate the 14th Amendment, the Affordable Care Act, and the Medicaid Act. From the Washington Examiner: The judge also […]
Los Angeles County noncitizens can work in government positions
The Board of Supervisors for Los Angeles County voted to allow noncitizens to work in government positions. This vote was unanimous and restricts noncitizens to government jobs that do not conflict with state and federal laws. However, those applying for positions with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department must show proof of citizenship. From BreitBart: […]
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