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Urges Republicans to 'defund and totally disassociate themselves' from radical Left
President Donald Trump is ferociously attacking National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting System, using all capital letters online to call them "radical left monsters."
"REPUBLICANS MUST DEFUND AND TOTALLY DISASSOCIATE THEMSELVES FROM NPR & PBS, THE RADICAL LEFT 'MONSTERS' THAT SO BADLY HURT OUR COUNTRY!" Trump figuratively shouted Tuesday on Truth Social.
This is not the first time Trump has addressed the issue of the publicly funded networks which hold a left-leaning political bias.
During a March 25 Cabinet meeting, the president was asked outright if he'd like to see public broadcasting as a whole defunded.
"I would love to do that. I think it's very unfair, it's been very biased, the whole group of them," Trump said.
"There's plenty of coverage. That was from a different age and they spend more money than any other network of its type ever conceived. So the kind of money that's being wasted, and it's a very biased view. … And I'd be honored to see it end."
In a March 27 post on Truth Social, Trump said both "NPR and PBS, two horrible and completely biased platforms (Networks!) , should be DEFUNDED by Congress IMMEDIATELY."
Trump's call came in the wake of NPR CEO Katherine Maher's embarrassing testimony before Congress as she tried to distance herself from radical notions she promoted, including that America was addicted to white supremacy.
"I believe that I tweeted that, and as I said earlier, I believe that much of my thinking has evolved over the last half-decade," Maher told U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas.
The congressman also posted a video from the Media Research Center of some of the most hateful comments NPR and PBS have broadcast over the years.
White House national security advisor Michael Waltz faces significant scrutiny for allegedly using a personal Gmail account for official government business.
This incident triggers parallels to prior controversies involving private email use by prominent political figures, the Daily Mail reported.
Recent reports reveal that Michael Waltz and a senior aide were engaged in government communication through personal Gmail accounts. The content of these emails reportedly included discussions on "highly technical" topics related to sensitive military operations and advanced weapons systems, raising considerable security concerns.
Using a commercial email service for such delicate matters is deemed insecure and has sparked considerable criticism. In relation to this, Waltz has also been known to use the encrypted messaging application Signal for handling government discussions, which in itself has been a source of controversy.
In a previous instance, a mishap with Signal led to a journalist unintentionally participating in a group chat concerning a military operation. Additionally, The Wall Street Journal highlighted the use of Signal by Waltz for discussions relating to Somalia and the Russian conflict in Ukraine.
Despite these incidents, reports suggest that President Trump considered but ultimately decided against dismissing Waltz from his position. The administration appears to be attempting to steer past the negative publicity, as evidenced by statements from the White House.
White House National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes commented, "I had seen no evidence of Waltz using his personal email." He further clarified his stance by stating that Waltz "didn't and wouldn't send classified information on an open account."
Such practices of using personal emails for federal business are firmly prohibited for officials within the executive branch. This guiding rule is intended to safeguard sensitive information and to maintain the integrity of government communications.
However, similar dilemmas have emerged in the past with other notable figures. Controversies surrounding Hillary Clinton, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner involved the use of private means of communication for official purposes, leading to considerable media attention and inquiries.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the situation by remarking, "This case has been closed here at the White House as far as we are concerned." Her comment reflects an attempt to quell ongoing discussions surrounding the issue.
The allegations have sparked discussions about accountability and security protocols within the government. Critics argue that such practices could undermine national security and public trust in federal institutions.
The impact of such disputes on the broader political landscape cannot be overlooked. Public comparisons to past incidents underscore a recurring pattern of inconsistencies in handling official communications.
The matter continues to be debated in political and media circles. Moving forward, it raises questions about how government officials manage sensitive information in an era dominated by electronic communication.
Ensuring that proper channels are employed for secure communication is paramount. The challenges associated with technology and privacy underscore the ongoing need for stringent policy adherence.
Overall, this incident serves as a reminder of the critical importance of adhering to secure communication protocols. It highlights the necessity of upholding accountability standards within the government.
Failed presidential candidate Cory Booker made a bid for the history books with a marathon speech denouncing President Trump on the Senate floor.
The New Jersey Democrat's remarks set a new record, eclipsing the one set by Strom Thurmond of South Carolina almost 70 years ago.
Booker began speaking at 7 p.m. ET on Monday and went on for 25 hours and five minutes, eclipsing the historic filibuster delivered by Thurmond, then a southern Democrat, against the 1957 Civil Rights Act.
While Booker's speech resembled a filibuster, it technically wasn't one because he was not blocking a piece of legislation. It was instead a cry of protest from liberal America after months of shambolic opposition to President Trump's second-term agenda.
“These are not normal times in our nation,” Booker said as he began the speech Monday evening. “And they should not be treated as such in the United States Senate. The threats to the American people and American democracy are grave and urgent, and we all must do more to stand against them.”
The speech was dismissed by some as the latest example of Booker's tendency to engage in theatrics. During Trump's first term, Booker faced mockery for likening himself to Kirk Douglas in Spartacus while opposing Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination.
This time, Booker was channeling Jimmy Stewart in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as the Democratic senator talked - and talked - and talked about Trump and his supposed threat to democracy.
At moments in the speech, Booker got small breaks from his fellow Democratic senators, who asked him questions.
Booker couched his dramatic remarks in civil rights rhetoric, invoking the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. He made a direct link between his speech and the efforts of the segregationist Thurmond to block civil rights legislation with a filibuster that went on for 24 hours and 18 minutes.
Finally, Booker ended his speech with some scatological humor.
“Do I look that bad? Alright, I want to go a little bit past this, and then I’m going to deal with some of the biological urgencies I’m feeling," he said.
After months of wandering the political wilderness, Democrats hailed Booker's speech as an invigorating jolt. Some have even predicted that Booker, who failed to make a splash in the 2020 presidential cycle, has positioned himself at the head of the pack for the 2028 Democratic primaries.
There is a broad consensus that Democrats have lost touch with the cultural mainstream, and the party is bereft of clear leadership, presenting an ambitious politician like Booker with an opportunity.
Has Booker's "Spartacus" moment arrived at last? While Americans might respect Booker's stamina, it's going to take more than some symbolism and feel-good speeches to get Democrats out of the jam they're in.
Ultimately, the public respects action over rhetoric, which may help explain why Trump is more popular than Democrats. Even his critics would have to admit that he is getting things done, even if they do not like what that entails.
A beloved professional chef from San Diego was killed in a freak accident while hiking with her boyfriend.
The up-and-coming pastry chef, 26-year-old Gianna Buzzetta, was crushed by a falling boulder while visiting a picturesque waterfall in Hawaii on March 23.
"They heard a really loud noise. He looked up, but couldn't figure out where the noise was coming from. Within a second, it happened … The rock dislodged from quite a ways up … then it landed on her," Gianna's father Sal Buzzetta told 10 News.
It had been Buzzetta's dream to see Makaleha Falls. While taking in the breathtaking view, Buzzetta was suddenly struck by a rock and fell unconscious.
Her boyfriend, 23-year-old Connor Quinton, had scrambled to save her, but he had to run three miles to get help, as there was no phone service in the remote area.
Unfortunately, it was too late to save her. Buzzetta was airlifted to a hospital, where she died.
"She had told her boyfriend, Connor, that day, he had fulfilled her dreams and it was the best day of her life," Caty Buzzetta, Gianna's mother, told ABC affiliate KGTV.
Buzzetta's parents were able to fly to Kauai to say goodbye to their daughter before she passed.
Buzzetta's tragic death has left an impact on the Michelin-rated Jeune et Jolie restaurant near San Diego, where she was making a name for herself as a professional pastry chef.
In honor of Buzzetta, the restaurant is donating proceeds from the evening of April 7 to help pay her family's medical expenses.
"Gianna was our former Pastry Chef, and our friend. She brought such joy, intensity, passion and love to this restaurant and to our team. Her sudden loss leaves all of us heartbroken, and searching for ways to be of help to her family," the restaurant wrote in an Instagram tribute.
"And so, we are doing the one thing we know how to do. We are coming together as a restaurant, and welcoming guests in to celebrate the relationships that give our lives meaning."
The family has also set up an online fundraiser that has collected $40,000 out of its $225,000 goal. Despite the tragic circumstances of her death, Buzzetta's family is glad that she died doing what she loved.
"She was in nature. That was her element. She was with the love of her life," Caty said. "In a glimpse of time, she had pure bliss, no one could take that form [sic] her or us."
Barack Obama tried to stop Kamala Harris from becoming the Democrats' presidential nominee in 2024, fearing she was not up to the task of beating Donald Trump, according to a new book.
Throughout her vice presidency, Harris had long been dismissed as an awkward and ineffective communicator.
Nevertheless, Democrats quickly rallied behind her after the seismic end of Joe Biden's re-election campaign last summer.
Jonathan Allen, co-author of the book FIGHT: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House, described how Obama scrambled to set up a "mini primary" to find a new candidate.
“He didn’t think that she was the best choice for Democrats, and he worked really behind the scenes for a long time to try to have a mini-primary, or an open convention, or a mini-primary leading to an open convention. [He] did not have faith in her ability to win the election,” Allen told MSNBC's Morning Joe.
According to Allen, Obama refused to endorse Harris in a phone conversation with her on the very day that Biden "passed the baton."
South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn (D), a political power broker who helped secure Biden's nomination in 2020, made a rushed endorsement of Harris after realizing Obama's plan.
“Obama had set up a call with Clyburn for like 5:30 that afternoon. And Clyburn thought to himself, this guy is going to try to rope me into the open convention thing, I better get my endorsement of Harris out there fast so this is a short conversation,” Allen said.
Rumors have long swirled about Obama's doubts concerning Biden's political talents. Obama famously snubbed his former running mate's presidential hopes in 2016 to support Hillary Clinton's doomed campaign. Lingering resentments were apparent in July 2024 as Biden, fighting for his political life, swiped at Democratic "elites" trying to force him aside.
Despite offering tepid support to Biden after his debate meltdown, Obama was said to be working against Biden behind the scenes. But Obama also seemed skeptical of Harris, who received his cautious endorsement nearly one week after Biden dropped out and immediately endorsed her. Obama initially seemed to favor an open primary process, rather than a coronation like the one Harris received.
"We will be navigating uncharted waters in the days ahead. But I have extraordinary confidence that the leaders of our party will be able to create a process from which an outstanding nominee emerges," Obama said at the time.
Harris' defeat to President Trump has left Democrats adrift. Even Obama, the longtime spiritual leader of the party, appears less influential than ever before.
In the wake of Trump's historic re-election, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Ca.) all but admitted that Biden saddled the party with a weak candidate.
"The anticipation was that, if the president were to step aside, that there would be an open primary," Pelosi said. "And because the president endorsed Kamala Harris immediately, that really made it almost impossible to have a primary at that time."
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'Just the existence of the possibility ... gives Trump power'
A new report has confirmed there is a constitutional path for President Donald Trump to serve a third term.
The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, adopted after the 16 years of Franklin D. Roosevelt's reign in the White House, states a person cannot be elected a third time.
But Trump himself has been teasing the idea, recently telling NBC, "A lot of people want me to do it. I'm not joking."
The report, at the Washington Examiner, notes that the issue is being debated by legal scholars, with leftists and Democrats rejecting the idea.
But others have noted, including in a 1999 law review article, that Trump could be Vice President JD Vance's running mate in 2028, assuming that presidential bid develops, and then trade places. Or Trump could be appointed to the vice presidency through a resignation, then move up to the higher office through a resignation.
That article brought out the possible open door about whether the writers of that amendment wanted presidents unable to be "elected" a third time, or to "hold" office a third time, eventually suggesting the "elected" understanding is best.
The explanation is that Vance could resign, elevating Trump to the Oval Office again.
New York University law professor emeritus Stephen Gillers said during an interview that it is plausible but not likely.
He explained, "Just the existence of the possibility … gives Trump power."
Further U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., has proposed legislation that would allow presidents to serve for 12 years, a move that would require a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate, and ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures.
"If the man who created the disastrous 'New Deal' gets more than two terms, then the man who created the 'Art of The Deal' should get the same," he said.
Jeremy R. Paul, a law professor at Northeastern University, claimed any "reasonable interpretation" of the 22nd Amendment would mean Trump cannot "run again."
The report said, "Paul points to the 12th Amendment, which states that 'no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President,' as an additional barrier. Though some might argue that Trump is not ineligible to serve, only to be elected, Paul calls that a 'ludicrous argument' that would lead the courts into lawless territory."
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., said, "There's a lot of things the president talks about … ultimately it gets people talking and addresses some other issues too," Other controversial Trump topics have been takeovers of Greenland or the Panama Canal.
WND recently reported that Steve Bannon, former Trump aide and popular talk-show host, suggested Trump will run, and win.
"I'm a firm believer that President Trump will run and win again in 2028. So I've already endorsed President Trump," Bannon told NewsNation anchor Chris Cuomo.
"A man like this comes along once every century, if we're lucky. We've got him now, he's on fire, and I'm a huge supporter, and I want to see him again in 2028."
Bannon said at the time, "I think we'll have a couple of alternatives, let's say that. We'll see what the definition of term limit is."
"We've had greater long shots than Trump 2028," Bannon said.
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PALM BEACH, Florida – Has the biblical Ark of the Covenant, the golden box containing the Ten Commandments, been found?
After countless years of speculation, not to mention the 1981 blockbuster Harrison Ford film "Raiders of the Lost Ark," resurfaced declassified documents claim the CIA located the holy relic in the Mideast with psychic and ESP help as part of an experimental, secret project called "Sun Streak" in the 1980s.
The Ark of the Covenant was created in Old Testament times when God instructed Moses to create the container, which holds not only the stone tablets on which the Ten Commandments were written with the finger of God, but also a jar of manna and Aaron's rod that miraculously sprouted blossoms and almonds.
The New York Post reports: "In a remote viewing session on Dec. 5, 1988, remote viewer #32 was tasked with identifying a target that, unbeknownst to them, ended up being the storied Ark of the Covenant, according to document, which was declassified on Aug. 8, 2000, and has been circulating on social media.
"Logistically, when a remote viewer is tasked with searching for a target, the desired object is written down on a piece of paper and put into an envelope. The remote viewer does not know what is written and is guided through the process by another person, retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Joe McMoneagle explained."
The paper continued:
"Information collected under this protocol is the only information that can be identified as remote viewing," McMoneagle said.
McMoneagle, aka remote viewer #1, was the first to do the psychic phenomena experiments for the CIA – and he is not convinced by the exercise memorialized in the declassified document.
Remote viewer #32's vision described a secret Middle Eastern location of the object – which they don't know is the Ark – but they say is "protected by entities," the document reveals.
"Target is a container. This container has another container inside of it. The target is fashioned of wood, gold and silver … similar in shape to a coffin and is decorated with seraphim," they relayed, per the file.
"Visuals of surrounding buildings indicated the presence of Mosque domes," they said, adding that Arabic-speaking men, dressed in all white, populated the area.
"The target is hidden – underground, dark and wet were all aspects of the location of the target," they continued.
"The purpose of the target is to bring a people together. It has something to do with ceremony, memory, homage, the resurrection. There is an aspect of spirituality, information, lessons and the historical knowledge far beyond what we now know."
Remote viewer #32 then expounded on the more mysterious aspects of what they saw.
"The target is protected by entities and can only be opened by those who are authorized to do so – this container will not/cannot be opened until the time is deemed correct. Once it is time to open the container – the mechanics of the lock system will be found to be fairly simple," they said before adding a warning to potential plunderers.
"Individuals opening the container by prying or striking are destroyed by the container's protectors through the use of a power unknown to us."
Attorney General Pam Bondi said Monday that Cooper Jo Frederick had been federally charged after allegedly firebombing a Colorado Tesla dealership, Breitbart reported.
The 24-year-old Colorado man was charged as an accomplice to a gender-confused man called "Lucy Gray Nelson," who was already charged in the incident.
"I've made it clear: If you take part in the wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties, we will find you, arrest you, and put you behind bars," Bondi said in a video posted to X, formerly Twitter, Monday. The incident took place on March 7 in Loveland, Colorado.
"All of these cases are a serious threat to public safety. Therefore, there will be no negotiationing. We are seeking 20 years in prison," Bondi added.
BREAKING: AG Pam Bondi announces charges against Cooper Frederick for allegedly firebombing a Tesla dealership in Loveland, Colorado.
He faces up to 20 years in prison.
“You can run, but you cannot hide. Justice is coming.” - Pam Bondi pic.twitter.com/bokiqk7nga
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 31, 2025
Nelson was federally charged earlier this month for firebombing the dealership using Molotov cocktails. He was hit with attempted malicious destruction of property and possession of an unregistered firearm in addition to state charges.
Frederick was allegedly part of the attack that also included graffiti and throwing rocks at the dealership's vehicles and building. He was arrested in Colorado on March 14 and charged with using an incendiary device in a felony, one count of manufacturing an incendiary device, two counts of possessing an incendiary device, and criminal mischief causing $5,000 to $20,000 in damage.
After an FBI investigation, Frederick was picked up again in Plano, Texas, for the federal charges. The alleged attack is just one of several coordinated incidents that have taken place at Tesla dealerships as part of a protest movement against Elon Musk.
The Tesla CEO is part of President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has been rooting out fraud and abuse in the government. According to CNN, more than 200 protests occurred throughout the U.S. in a Global Day of Action against Musk.
Musk's detractors have made all sorts of vague claims about his involvement in the endeavor and his possible motives. "It’s unfortunate that Musk has decided to use his power and riches for negative efforts," protest promoter Austin Naughton claimed.
While some touted these peaceful protests, it became clear that the movement also spawned attacks. According to a Fox News report, there have been at least 50 incidents of violence against Tesla dealerships, vehicles, and charging stations in the U.S., plus another 17 internationally.
The attacks are sometimes carried out by individuals, with an opportunistic attacker keying a vehicle or otherwise vandalizing it. One common occurrence is for them to mark vehicles with swastikas or the word "Nazi" as a misguided affront to Musk.
Others are more severe, such as people shooting at vehicles or lighting them on fire. One man was caught ramming his four-wheeler into a stranger's Tesla vehicle and damaging two others.
Of all the violence and mayhem leftists have encouraged, these attacks are the most confounding. Musk hasn't been doing anything remotely controversial to anyone sane, yet they are being mobilized on a faulty premise to express their misdirected ire.
It's perfectly reasonable for Bondi to treat these people like the terrorists they are. This kind of conduct cannot continue in a civilized nation, and certainly not when it is encouraged based on lies and falsehoods specifically for the purpose of eliciting such a response.
Senator Michael Bennet said that Democrats have a "brand" problem as many Americans see the party as "toxic," DrewBerquist.com reported. The Colorado Democrat made this admission on NBC's Meet the Press Sunday.
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday on Real Time with Bill Maher that he was concerned about how his political party was being perceived. Host Kristen Welker asked Bennet about his thoughts on the matter, and he concurred.
"I do agree that the Democratic Party brand is really problematic. And I think that it is a brand that is...associated with the educated elites in this country, and not anymore with working people in this country," Bennet cautioned.
The Democrats are floundering after a crushing defeat in the 2024 election. While some are continuing to move to the left and embrace the radicalism that got them there, it appears others are attempting to change things.
Bennet believes that the party "is associated with New York and with California" to appeal to average Americans. However, despite this clarity, Bennet also believes that President Donald Trump's policies will drive people back to the Democrats.
"You know, the good news for the party, I think, is that Donald Trump is pursuing the same trickle-down economics that he pursued the first time he was president," Bennet claimed. He went on to say that Trump is giving "tax cuts for the wealthiest people in the United States, and pay for it by taking away healthcare from the American people," which is another Democratic talking point.
"That's really bad for America. But the Democratic Party ought to be able to come back, under those circumstances, with a pretty good argument about why we could lead better than Donald Trump and why we are able to provide a better set of economic policies," Bennet said.
He also championed "universal healthcare" and a "21st-century school system that makes them competitive again," claiming that "our kids are invisible to Donald Trump," the former school superintendent added. "And if the Democratic Party would show up with some imagination, I think, not only would we do better, the American people would do better."
While Bennet and others are on the right track about the problem with the Democratic Party, they have reached the wrong conclusions about how they got there and what to do about it. There's currently in-fighting within the party about how best to pull out of this tailspin.
Some have begun attacking Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer after he caved to pressure to side with the GOP to avert a government shutdown. Bennet stopped short of blaming Schumer when the host asked him about it, but he leaned into more leftism.
"I think that a much more important question is what we're going to do, as the Democratic Party, to create a compelling view for Americans that is going to allow us to lead again. We should never have lost to Donald Trump once, much less twice," Bennet admitted.
"The Democratic Party has lost touch with working people in our country, at a time when 50 years of trickle-down economics has meant that most Americans feel like, no matter how hard they work, their kids are not going to live a life better than the life they led. And I think the Democratic Party needs to use this moment of having been repudiated at the national level..." he added.
Democrats don't appeal to average citizens because their ideas are radical and unpopular. However, Bennet is saying the quiet part out loud that the party is out of touch and in need of an overhaul even if he and his cohorts can't figure out what that should look like.
Billionaire, tech mogul, and Trump administration Special Employee Elon Musk is still taking names in Washington, showing scammers what happens when they steal from the government.
In the most recent display of power from the Department of Government Efficiency, Musk announced that his office discovered a scammer who stole from hundreds of thousands of Americans, as Fox News reported.
According to the head of DOGE, the scammer, who stole from 400,000 Americans' Social Security funds, will be arrested sometime soon.
"I believe someone is going to be arrested tomorrow because there's someone who actually stole 400,000 Social Security numbers and personal information from the Social Security database," Musk said during his comments from Wisconsin on Monday evening.
This week, the state of Wisconsin is engaged in its hotly contested state Supreme Court election to decide if the state's highest court will become majority liberal or conservative.
A Wisconsin voter asked Musk if Attorney General Pam Bondi would investigate and prosecute Social Security fraud.
Musk leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he is tasked with exposing government overspending and fraud.
Last month he uncovered a "massive amount of fraud" allegedly committed by scammers who were using fake Social Security numbers to avail themselves of taxpayer dollars.
"I believe someone is going to be arrested tomorrow, because there's someone who actually stole 400,000 Social Security numbers and personal information from the Social Security database," Musk said during a tele-town hall with Wisconsin voters Monday evening.
The individual in question was reportedly "selling Social Security numbers and all the identification information in order for people to basically steal money from Social Security," he continued.
"A particular avenue of fraud for like illegal immigrants and for voter fraud, because the main way that identification is established in the United States is via Social Security," he said.
"So, if you compromise a Social Security system, you can basically get people to get de facto registered to vote, even if they're not citizens, and to get a bunch of benefits."
Near the end of last month Musk and other DOGE team members spoke to reporters at Fox News to talk about their operations and what they've found parsing through federal spending.
"They steal people's Social Security, is what happens," Musk said during a Thursday interview on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier."
"They call in, they claim to be a retiree, and they convince the Social Security person on the phone to change where the money is flowing. It actually goes to some fraudster. This is happening all day, every day. And then somebody doesn't receive their Social Security, it's because of all the fraud loopholes in the Social Security system."