Senate Confirms John Ratcliffe
As CIA Director
Posted By: ladydawgfan, 1/23/2025 3:07:33 PM
The Senate has voted to confirm John Ratcliffe as President Donald Trump’s CIA director. Lawmakers in the upper chamber voted 74 to 25 to confirm the new director, who previously served in the House representing Texas. [Tweet] Ratcliffe’s confirmation comes after Republicans hit a roadblock in getting his nomination to the floor, according to NBC News. Republican leaders failed to achieve unanimous support to fast-track Ratcliffe's nomination to the floor earlier this week and had to jump through some procedural hoops. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he opposed Ratcliffe “not because of our political difference, which of course exists —
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Three federal judges in Washington, DC, reluctantly dropped the cases of several Jan. 6 rioters who were among the 1,500 protesters President Trump pardoned on his first day in office.
“No pardon can change the tragic truth of what happened on January 6, 2021,” said Judge Tanya Chutkan in a ruling Wednesday dismissing the pending case against, John Banuelos.
Chutkan — an appointee of former President Barack Obama — is the same judge who oversaw the 2020 election interference case against Trump, 78, before it was dropped by the feds when Trump was reelected.
Prosecutors moved for dismissal of the case against Trump since a sitting president receives absolute immunity from federal prosecution.
By now no one should be surprised at President Trump’s sweeping reversals of the conventional wisdom on everything from A (asylum) to W (wilderness access) — sorry, no executive orders affecting anything beginning with Z yet.
But in revoking President Lyndon Johnson’s 1965 Executive Order 11246 that launched our decades-long imposition of de facto racial quotas under the euphemism “affirmative action,” Trump has gone beyond the boldest imagination of any previous administration.
A brief history: When the Civil Rights Act of 1964’s Title VII — the clause banning racial discrimination in hiring — was debated in the Senate, opponents charged it would lead to racial quotas.
Armed Man Somehow Made It Past Capitol
Security Just a Day After Trump's Inauguration,
USCP Admits 13 replies
Security Just a Day After Trump's Inauguration,
USCP Admits 13 replies
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) find themselves in the very awkward position of having to explain how an armed man made it through their security screening process, leaving him free to wander the Capitol with a 9mm handgun tucked into his waistband. Worse yet, this happened a mere 24 hours after Donald Trump took the oath of office in the Capitol Rotunda.
The security breach happened Tuesday afternoon, when a 27-year-old man from Massachusetts was able the clear the security screening area at the south checkpoint of the Capitol Visitors Center despite the magnetometers going off and a pat down being conducted by an officer.
I don’t know this woman, but the account “JoJofromJerz” is a river of liberal tears. If you ever want to see a liberal firing squad, this woman embodies it with her incessant and often laughably anti-Trump posts because they’re so insane. Never have I seen someone so obsessed. It’s a bit creepy. [Tweet]
Yet, this tweet was too good to pass up for some regarding dunking on her. She wrote, “Kinda funny that MAGA wants us to “get over” January 6th and “look forward not back,” when they still haven’t gotten over losing the Civil f*****g War.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis just showed exactly why he’s one of the most unapologetic and effective leaders in the nation. In a recent press briefing, DeSantis schooled a reporter for using the misleading and euphemistic term “undocumented” to describe illegal immigrants. It was a masterclass in setting the record straight.
“Florida is home to hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants who are working in areas,” Erik Avanier of WGXT News Channel 4 in Jacksonville began, but before he could finish, DeSantis cut him off.
“Well, you know… So the federal government has made clear that the statutory term, it’s not undocumented, they’re illegal aliens. That’s the statutory term,”
It looks like the woke bishop who tried and failed to humiliate President Trump has some explaining to do.
Bishop Marianne Budde made headlines when she went on a gaslighting LGBTQ diatribe at the National Prayer Service on Tuesday.
President Trump and First Lady Melania along with J.D. Vance, wife Usha, and family members were in attendance and graciously stomached the lecture from Budde.
Now it seems, there’s more to the story, according to Townhall columnist and “Minnesota GOP hype man” Dustin Grage.
“This chick was at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Minneapolis for almost two decades,” Grage said on X. “Guess who was in charge of the planning for inauguration? Senator Amy Klobuchar.
El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents rescued an American hiker after the hiker was strafed by “suspected cartel terrorists.” The shooting took place near the California-Mexico border close to Jacumba, California.
El Centro Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino posted on X a video showing Border Patrol Tactical (BORTAC) agents loading an American hiker who suspected cartel terrorists had shot onto a CBP Air and Marine Operations helicopter. President Donald Trump declared certain Mexican cartels to be Foreign Terrorist Organizations in an executive order signed on Monday. [Tweet, video]
“Cartels think they can bring their war here,” Chief Bovino wrote. “Think again! Americans won’t be intimidated.
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) claimed Thursday on MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports” that President Donald Trump had “legitimized” political violence against Democrats.
When asked about the J6 pardons, Murphy said, “I mean, let’s let’s really talk about who he let out of prison this week, who walked out of prison. The guy walked out of prison this week that pepper sprayed multiple officers to the point where one had a heart attack, he let out of jail this week. People who were beating police officers over the head with poles he let out of jail. Someone who said when he arrived in Washington that day there will be blood.
As Donald Trump gets to work on his agenda, left-wing media organizations like The New York Times are already making fools of themselves.
On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order designating Mexican drug cartels as foreign terror organizations. (Snip) However, The New York Times is now arguing that this move will damage the U.S. economy because of the risk of businesses in both countries violating sanctions against terrorist groups.
Their article states.
The foreign terrorist designation could lead to severe penalties — including substantial fines, asset seizures and criminal charges — on companies and individuals found to be paying ransom or extortion payments.
Daniel Charles Ball, a Florida resident recently pardoned by President Donald Trump for his involvement in the January 6 Capitol protest, has been rearrested on unrelated federal gun charges.
Ball, 39, hailing from Homosassa, Florida, was initially arrested in May 2023 for his alleged participation in the Capitol events.
He faced multiple charges, including assaulting police officers with a deadly weapon and using an explosive device during the protest. Denied bail, Ball remained in pretrial detention in Washington, D.C., awaiting trial.
Four illegal immigrants have been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries targeting wealthy neighborhoods, including an Ohio home where Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow lives.
Cincinnati NBC news outlet WLWT reported that the suspects were identified as Alexander Chavez, Bastian Morales, Jordan Sanchez and Sergio Cabello, all Chilean nationals.
Court documents indicated that the four were arrested during “an ongoing investigation involving burglaries of multi-million dollar homes in multiple states,” according to the report.
They are being charged with participating in a criminal gang, engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, obstructing official business, and possession of criminal tools, WLWT reported.
Update: President Trump pardoned the 23 pro-lifers jailed by the Biden Regime for peacefully protesting an abortion clinic.
“This is a great honor to sign,” Trump said.
WATCH: [Tweet, video]
Nearly two dozen pro-life activists were charged with the FACE Act for praying at an abortion clinic in October 2020.
According to The Daily Wire, the pardon will come within days. [Tweet, video]
In one of the more egregious acts of abuse, the Biden DOJ convicted Paula Harlow last year of federal conspiracy against rights and FACE offenses for peacefully protesting an abortion clinic in DC back in 2020.
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Far-left Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) is urging civil disobedience against Donald Trump’s slew of executive orders.
Since taking office on Monday, Trump has signed a slew of executive orders targeting everything from immigration and the border all the way through to ending DEI and dismantling the deep state.
In one of her regular live stream videos in which she lays out the roadmap to a socialist America, the New York Congresswoman urged people to simply ignore or disobey executive orders signed by the president.
She explained:
Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) claimed Thursday on MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports” that President Donald Trump had “legitimized” political violence against Democrats.
When asked about the J6 pardons, Murphy said, “I mean, let’s let’s really talk about who he let out of prison this week, who walked out of prison. The guy walked out of prison this week that pepper sprayed multiple officers to the point where one had a heart attack, he let out of jail this week. People who were beating police officers over the head with poles he let out of jail. Someone who said when he arrived in Washington that day there will be blood.
For the first time in history, a male actor has been nominated for the “Best Actress” Oscar for this year’s annual Academy Awards.
“Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón is a man who claims to be a “transgender woman.”
When the Academy Awards committee announced the nominees on Thursday morning, he became the first man in history to be nominated for a women’s Oscar.
It looks like the woke bishop who tried and failed to humiliate President Trump has some explaining to do.
Bishop Marianne Budde made headlines when she went on a gaslighting LGBTQ diatribe at the National Prayer Service on Tuesday.
President Trump and First Lady Melania along with J.D. Vance, wife Usha, and family members were in attendance and graciously stomached the lecture from Budde.
Now it seems, there’s more to the story, according to Townhall columnist and “Minnesota GOP hype man” Dustin Grage.
“This chick was at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Minneapolis for almost two decades,” Grage said on X. “Guess who was in charge of the planning for inauguration? Senator Amy Klobuchar.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is still trying to process her election loss to Donald Trump. And she's seeking counsel from the only source who can vaguely relate to the humiliation — Hillary Clinton.
While the two share the struggle of coming to terms with spectacular defeats in their own rights, it's clear Harris, at least, is still eyeing a political future. Perhaps even the presidency.
On that, there is little surprise. Reports have already surfaced indicating Harris has been actively instructing her advisers and allies to keep her political options open. That includes the possibility of a 2028 presidential run or a bid for the governorship in California in 2026.
Norah O’Donnell exits ‘CBS Evening
News’ after 5 years in emotional sign-off:
‘Honor of a lifetime’ 22 replies
News’ after 5 years in emotional sign-off:
‘Honor of a lifetime’ 22 replies
Norah O’Donnell bid farewell to her anchor chair at “CBS Evening News” on Thursday night, calling the gig an “honor of a lifetime” — as the network prepares for an overhauled broadcast.
“It has been an incredible five and a half years,” O’Donnell said.
Oprah Winfrey surprised O’Donnell, 51, with a montage that featured interviews with Pope Francis and former Vice President Kamala Harris and on-location coverage across roughly 1,300 broadcasts. Norah O’Donnell officially signed off as the “CBS Evening News” anchor on Thursday.
CBS News
“You have so much to be proud of,” Winfrey said.
On January 21st, 2025, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance attended the Service of Prayer for the Nation at the National Cathedral. As a believer, I attended the service for the purpose of praying for our nation, President Trump, the president’s family, and the success of his administration.
I purposely left the prayer service early after realizing how the pulpit was being used for left-wing activism and not for true worship unto God, to seek His will and wisdom. Mr. President, what accosted you at the prayer service was political–not biblical.
As you know, President Trump kept one of his biggest promises: he pardoned all the January 6th political prisoners on day one. That’s the good news. The bad news is that reports suggest that some of these prisoners still haven’t been released, despite the fact that a presidential pardon is absolute and immediate.(snip)Now, more rumors are swirling. This time, we’re hearing unconfirmed reports that DC jail guards—suspected of abusing and beating January 6th prisoners—are in full-blown panic mode. According to the rumors, these terrified guards are worried their actions against J6 American citizens will come to light and force them to face justice.
In Shocking, Completely Unexpected Twist,
Karine Jean-Pierre Blames Racism for Her Failures 20 replies
Karine Jean-Pierre Blames Racism for Her Failures 20 replies
In perhaps the most shocking, least expected twist of the last decade, Karine Jean-Pierre, the first "black, queer, immigrant" to hold the role of White House press secretary, has figured out why she faced so much criticism on the job. You didn't guess it because it's a move that no one could have foreseen, but she's...playing the race card.
Vanity Fair is out with a new profile of Jean-Pierre (written by Jean-Pierre herself) because I guess they think Americans are dying for more information on the worst press secretary in presidential history. In it, she claims she faced unique hardships because of her race, sexual orientation, and immigration history.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski to vote against Hegseth,
first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick 20 replies
first Republican to oppose a Trump Cabinet pick 20 replies
Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of a crucial test vote.
Murkowski, of Alaska, said in a lengthy statement that allegations of excessive drinking and aggressive actions toward women, which Hegseth has denied, show that his behaviors “starkly contrast” with what is expected of the U.S. military. She also noted his past statements that women should not fill military combat roles.
“I remain concerned about the message that confirming Mr. Hegseth sends to women currently serving and those aspiring to join,” Murkowski wrote on social media.
Things may not be as rosy behind the scenes as Kamala Harris tried to project while watching President Donald Trump be sworn in on Monday. Sitting next to her husband, the former vice president put on a good face, but according to a new report, Doug Emhoff is now drawing ire.
As RedState reported, Emhoff was at the center of multiple scandals during the ill-fated Harris campaign. Those include him committing adultery and getting his family's nanny pregnant as well as heavily corroborated allegation that he slapped an ex-girlfriend in public while drunk. Notably, Harris refused to address either situation, and Emhoff himself never denied either of them,
NY has 670K residents who are illegal
migrants — including 42,300 undocumented
restaurant workers 19 replies
migrants — including 42,300 undocumented
restaurant workers 19 replies
New York State has 670,000 residents who are illegal migrants – including 42,300 undocumented restaurant employees and 48,500 undocumented construction workers, an eye-opening report released Thursday said.
The report from the liberal-leaning Fiscal Policy Institute revealed an underground economy of migrant workers in the Empire State, where 1.8 million residents are non-citizens that may also include green card holders.
In total, there are 4.5 million foreign-born residents of the state, the report said. (Photo)
The data in the report — released as President Trump vows a crackdown on illegal immigration — revealed:
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