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If you thought the USAID-funded gay sex comic books and DEI-promoting theatrical productions were bad, you probably thought the revelations about people who, allegedly, are more than 200 years old collecting Social Security payments were horrific.
It gets worse.
President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, under the directorship of Elon Musk, has confirmed that thousands of people who haven't been born yet are demanding benefits be paid to them under the nation's unemployment compensation programs.
One report at Fox described the results as "eyebrow-raising."
The investigation so far as found more than 24,000 people over 115 years old claiming $59 million in benefits.
And 28,000 from 1 to 5 years old claiming $254 million.
Then there are the 9,700 people with birth dates more than 15 years in the future claiming $69 million in benefits.
DOGE said, "In one case, someone with a birthday in 2154 claimed $41k."
Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump's secretary of labor, said it's another benefit for Americans, the DOGE team's discovery of nearly $400 million in fraudulent unemployment payments.
"The Labor Department is committed to recovering Americans' stolen tax dollars. We will catch these thieves and keep working to root out egregious fraud – accountability is here."
Musk said, on social media, "Your tax dollars were going to pay fraudulent unemployment claims for fake people born in the future! This is so crazy that I had to read it several times before it sank in."
He added, "The oldest living American is 114 years old, so it is safe to say that anyone 115 or older is collecting 'unemployment' due to being dead. There was no sanity check for impossibly young or impossibly old people for unemployment insurance."
A report at the Gateway Pundit noted White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt earlier had confirmed a "huge discovery."
"There has been a discovery. I hate to leave you hanging on a cliff, but I don't want to get ahead of the president on that. But I can confirm there has been a discovery, but it's just not quite ready for release," Leavitt said.
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A report at the Gateway Pundit calls it "peak liberal lunacy" and it certainly breaks ground for those entertainers who get in front of a camera and interview people.
It was when CNN's "golden boy," Anderson Cooper, actually "misgendered" a civil rights lawyer.
It happened during a town hall in which CNN was promoting Bernie Sanders. And the result was Cooper "on the receiving end of a brutal pronoun smackdown."
Cooper called out Grace Thomas, a Democrat activist.
"I want to introduce Grace Thomas. She's a local civil rights attorney," Cooper said.
Thomas immediately corrected him: "It's they/them pronouns, actually."
The Gateway Pundit furthered the story: "And the irony? Grace—sorry, they—went on to ask Bernie Sanders a question about why 'men' are abandoning the Democrat Party. She demanded to be called they/them but was perfectly comfortable referring to an entire demographic as men. The hypocrisy was too loud to ignore."
Social media noticed: "Isn't she misgendering by calling people she doesn't know 'men'? At some point will she realize her ideas are insane?"
Collin Rugg, of Trending Politics, took to X, "CNN's Anderson Cooper gets corrected after misgendering a civil rights attorney at a town hall event with Bernie Sanders. Wow, what a bigot. Lmao."
Podcast host Riley Gaines demanded, "Anderson Cooper's immediate resignation for believing what his eyes were telling him he saw. Bigot."
The ideology of using pronouns that are often nonsensical to refer to people, because that's what they choose, comes out of the LGBT community, specifically the transgenders, who insist on being called the gender they are not because that's what they want.
Following the science, changing from male to female, or vice versa, doesn't happen, as being male or female is embedded in the human body down to the DNA level.
Joe Biden was a radical fan of transgenderism, insisting on chemicals and surgical body mutilations even for children. President Donald Trump looked at the science and reversed that agenda immediately.
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Adam Schiff, formerly a California congressman and now a U.S. senator, long has been one of the attack dogs the Democrats have sicced on President Donald Trump.
He was integral to the failed impeach-and-remove campaigns during Trump's first term. He claimed repeatedly and publicly that he had seen evidence of the Trump campaign's collusion with Russia, quite an accomplishment as a special counsel determined there wasn't any.
And his attacks on Trump have surged again during the president's second term.
This time he made a video to announce he is writing to the White House to demand answers about insider trading.
That would be related to the stock market surge on Wednesday when Trump announced publicly that he was pausing tariff plans against dozens of nations that are negotiating with the U.S. to make the international trade table more level.
Markets exploded, surging 4%, 5% or more in just minutes.
So Schiff is claiming there has been "insider trading."
His campaign, however, was the immediate subject of ridicule on social media.
A report at Twitchy was on top of the news: "Democrat Senator Adam Schiff says President Donald Trump telling the entire world to buy stock is insider trading. He's so mad about it that he's writing a letter to the White House. Oh, and it'll be extra stern. Count on it! Did we mention he recorded a video to announce his letter? Of course, he did. … Trump needs to buy some birds and cage them in the Oval Office. Schiff's silly letter could then be put to good use lining the bottom of the cage where it will catch all kinds of attention."
Meanwhile, there are those who are suspicious of Schiff's own recent behavior:
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There's a new path for those who want to be ignored by the White House press office to reach their goal: Tell press secretary Karoline Leavitt what pronouns you demand she uses.
That's according to a report from Fox News, which explained the Trump White House press office won' respond to emailed questions "from reporters who display their pronouns in their email signatures."
Those questioners, in fact, deny "biological reality" and cannot be trusted to write "honest stories," the report said.
It was Michael Grynbaum, of the leftist New York Times, who complained the press office three times has rejected emails from reporters who promote their gender-identifying labels.
President Donald Trump has, in an executive order, declared that the U.S. government recognizes two genders, male and female. And he's also said there's no room in the U.S. military for individuals who suffer from the affliction of gender dysphoria because of the unreliability they would exhibit in deployments, and the extraordinary expenses for treatment they would want.
The report explained, "Grynbaum also reached out to Leavitt for comment, inquiring whether this type of response was a press office policy. The press secretary replied via email, 'Any reporter who chooses to put their preferred pronouns in their bio clearly does not care about biological reality or truth and therefore cannot be trusted to write an honest story.'"
And Steven Cheung, the White House communications director, said,"If The New York Times spent the same amount of time actually reporting the truth as they do being obsessed with pronouns, maybe they would be a half-decent publication."
Fox explained the Trump administration also has moved to protect women and girls in sports events, barring men who say they are women from those competitions. It also has removed gender identity language throughout the federal government.
Former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu announced on Wednesday that he will not pursue a U.S. Senate seat in 2026, attributing his decision to personal and family considerations, WMUR reported.
Sununu, who served eight years as governor, emphasized the lengthy commitment a Senate role requires, leading him to conclude it's not the right choice for his family at this time.
Sununu has a record of bypassing opportunities to serve in federal roles. In 2021, he opted out of running for Senate against incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan and chose instead to seek a fourth term as governor. More recently, in 2023, he considered launching a presidential campaign but ultimately chose to back Nikki Haley.
In an interview with WMUR, Sununu remarked that committing to a Senate position would essentially mean dedicating the next 12 years of his life. He highlighted that after a demanding stint as governor, such a long-term commitment wasn't feasible for him and his family.
Support from New Hampshire residents, various political figures, and former President Donald Trump prompted him to contemplate the Senate run, but the personal implications outweighed the political opportunity.
Despite being a potential Republican contender after Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announced her plan not to seek reelection, Sununu's focus has shifted away from entering the race.
Other candidates have emerged for the 2026 election, including Rep. Chris Pappas, who has formally declared his candidacy, and Rep. Maggie Goodlander, who has shown interest. Former U.S. Senator Scott Brown has also expressed a possible run in the upcoming race.
Sununu explained that while he believes the Senate seat is winnable for Republicans, his absence does not hinder opportunities for other bipartisan voices to emerge. He pointed out that New Hampshire's political landscape is diverse, describing it as a "purple state" that can benefit from leaders who bridge party lines. Recognizing the significance of representation, Sununu urged that a moderate approach could resonate positively with voters.
Throughout his political career, Sununu expressed reservations about engaging in Washington politics. The dynamic environment and legislative pace did not appeal to his approach to governance. He previously stated that the daily routine in Washington was not a fit for his style, and his preference for practical action may contrast with the Senate's slower procedures.
Looking ahead, Sununu remains non-committal about his political trajectory. Although he is not planning any major political moves over the next decade, his past indicates that unexpected opportunities or changes in the political climate might influence future decisions. At 50, he remains open to possibilities that could arise, suggesting that his public service may still evolve.
Sununu's political origins are notable, stemming from a family known for its engagement in government. His brother, John E. Sununu, once served as a U.S. Senator, establishing a legacy that informed the former governor's understanding of federal service demands.
Sununu's choice reflects a careful assessment of what aligns with his personal values and family priorities. As he closes the chapter on elected office for now, he signals a continued interest in contributing to public discourse on national issues.
By stepping back from the Senate race, Sununu emphasizes the need for a bipartisan approach to representation. In doing so, he leaves room for other voices to shape New Hampshire's political future in 2026.
Michelle Obama's new podcast isn't performing very well, in a sign that her star power could be fading.
Weeks after she launched the new project, the podcast ranks 34th on Spotify and 19th on Apple, according to reports. It's a shocking reversal that suggests the Obama brand is not what it used to be.
At the apex of her cultural influence, Michelle Obama sold a best-selling memoir and was even seen as a potential presidential candidate, although she has sworn off such ambitions.
The Obama family's future has been clouded by the Democratic party's clobbering at the hands of President Trump, who won a historic non-consecutive second term in November. Trump's decision to go on various podcasts popular with young people, particularly Joe Rogan's top-rated show, has been credited as a factor in his success.
Meanwhile, the Obamas' cultural legacy appears more uncertain than ever, as Democrats wander the political wilderness, and the Obamas continue to chronicle their post-presidential lives in vapid social media posts.
While the podcast market is saturated with content creators, someone as famous as Michelle Obama should have no problem getting listeners. Still, the Spotify charts rank Obama's podcast, IMO, well below the top podcasters like Joe Rogan, Amy Poehler, Theo Von, and Tucker Carlson.
Michelle Obama's Spotify podcast debuted with 335,000 views, but public interest subsequently dipped, Mediaite reported. Her most recent YouTube upload of the show has less than 100,000 views.
Meanwhile, the Obamas have been dogged by divorce rumors after Michelle missed Jimmy Carter's funeral and Trump's second inauguration.
After weeks of dodging the issue, Obama addressed the speculation in a podcast interview Wednesday with actress Sophia Bush. Obama, an outspoken feminist, blasted the rampant speculation of divorce as sexist.
"When I say no, for the most part people are like, I get it. And that's the thing we as women struggle with, is disappointing people. So much so that this year, people couldn't fathom that I was making a choice for myself, that they had to assume my husband and I were divorcing," she said.
The comments came just days after her husband, hitting the college speaking circuit, admitted that his marriage needed some work after his eight years in the White House.
"So I have been trying to dig myself out of that hole by doing occasionally fun things," the former president added.
Elon Musk's brother has called on President Trump to fire Peter Navarro, one of Trump's strongest backers on tariffs, as a rift widens between Musk and the White House over trade policy.
Musk has called Navarro, a famously pro-tariff economist, "a moron" and "dumber than a sack of bricks," while Navarro has attacked Musk as a "car assembler" who is just following his self-interest.
Navarro is a longtime Trump loyalist who served as a trade adviser during Trump's first term. Navarro's refusal to appear before the January 6th committee landed him in prison for four months.
Musk has grown to become one of Trump's closest and most powerful advisers since his return to the White House, with the two leading a sweeping effort to trim waste in the federal government. But some stark differences have become clear since Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs sent shockwaves through global markets.
The stock market surged Wednesday after Trump said he would pause tariffs on most countries for 90 days, except China, which will face tariff rates of 125%.
Meanwhile, a rift over trade policy opened up over the weekend as Musk dismissed Navarro's Harvard education as a "bad thing, not a good thing." Navarro, in turn, accused Musk of "protecting his own interests."
In a CNBC interview Monday, Navarro went further, calling Musk a "car assembler" whose company, Tesla, relies on foreign inputs.
Musk called Navarro a "moron" and said that Tesla is one of the most "American-made" car companies, citing a Cars.com study that included Canada.
"Navarro is truly a moron. What he says here is demonstrably false," Musk posted on X.
While Musk has yet to criticize Trump directly, his younger brother Kimball has gone a step further by urging President Trump to fire Navarro. Both Musk brothers have mocked Navarro by referencing Ron Vara, a fictional expert from one of Navarro's books.
"Mr President, if Peter Navarro has lied to you about Ron Vara, what else has he lied to you about?" Kimball wrote on X, urging Trump to "put America first and fire him."
But the president wants to "hear from all sides" on this contentious issue, the White House said Tuesday.
“These are obviously two individuals who have very different views on trade and on tariffs,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.
“Boys will be boys and we will let their public sparring continue. You guys should all be very grateful that we have the most transparent administration in history.”
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Ever since President Donald Trump took office for his second term, he's been cracking down on the open borders scenario demanded by Joe Biden.
And he's been encouraging those who are in the U.S. illegally to simply go back.
Voluntarily.
And some of them are.
A new report reveals that about 5,000 illegals have left the United States on their own.
The Trump administration had been urging that action, pointing out that illegals actually could be fined up to $998 for every day they stay in the country illegally.
The administration even reworked Biden's' CBP One app that facilitated illegals' entries into the United States into CBP Home, encouraging them to self-deport.
Fox reported, "The number of immigrants who have opted to self-deport over the last month using the CBP Home app is over 5,000, according to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data shared with Fox News Digital."
The Trump administration has released a promotion explaining, "Self-deportation is safe. Leave on your own terms by picking your departure flight."
The government's promotion explains that fines are a potential punishment for refusing to leave, or promising to leave and then failing to follow through.
America First Legal senior counsel James Rogers told Fox the self-deportation push is working because of the "credible threat of enforcement."
"Our nation's immigration laws impose severe penalties on aliens who are illegally in the country. The only reason there is a large population of illegal immigrants residing in the United States is because prior administrations have failed to enforce these laws passed by Congress," he explained. "Everyone knows this, including the aliens who have been illegally living here. The current trend of illegal aliens self-deporting proves that even just the credible threat of enforcement can be enough to get many illegal immigrants to comply with our laws and leave the country."
Another warning from the government explains that if an illegal leaves voluntarily, they could apply to return, a privilege that will be denied to those who force the government to deport them.
From Tricia McLaughlin, of the Department of Homeland Security, was this message: "Illegal aliens should use the CBP Home app to self-deport and leave the country now. If they don't, they will face the consequences."
Trump, himself, has said, "Leave now and self-deport voluntarily. If they do, they could potentially have the opportunity to return legally at some point in the future."
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President Donald Trump has paused a new surge in higher tariffs for at least 75 nations who did not "retaliate" against his campaign to level the trading playing field for American companies and consumers, announcing a 90-day reprieve from those costs.
But for a combative China, which responded with 84% tariffs to Trump's campaign for fairness for Americans in international trading, he exploded the rate that Chinese companies will be charged for shipping goods into America to 125%.
Roughly, that would mean a Chinese car that costs $40,000 would be delivered to the United States for an estimated $90,000.
"Based on the lack of respect that China has shown to the World's Markets, I am hereby raising the Tariff charged to China by the United States of America to 125%, effective immediately. At some point, hopefully in the near future, China will realize that the days of ripping off the U.S.A., and other Countries, is no longer sustainable or acceptable. Conversely, and based on the fact that more than 75 Countries have called Representatives of the United States, including the Departments of Commerce, Treasury, and the USTR, to negotiate a solution to the subjects being discussed relative to Trade, Trade Barriers, Tariffs, Currency Manipulation, and Non-Monetary Tariffs and that these Countries have not, at my strong suggestion, retaliated in any way, shape, or form against the United States, I have authorized a 90-day PAUSE and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%, also effective immediately. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump said.
Making international trade fair again has been one of the main agenda points for a second Trump term in the White House.
Markets worldwide have been in turmoil for the past few days, following his announcement of reciprocal tariffs, essentially charging countries and companies that ship goods into the United States the same tariff as what those nations charge American companies for delivering goods to their consumers.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke to reporters after the president's announcement, as Leavitt chided the media for "clearly missing the Art of the Deal." Watch:
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., made an unqualified announcement on CNN: "We encourage people to get the measles vaccine."
He also said government "should not be mandating those," but did not mention any concerns about safety. One might point out that the calculus of risks and benefits is different when there is an outbreak, or that the risk of triggering a neurodevelopmental disorder appears to be less in children older than three years.
Some people have moral concerns about the use of a product developed using aborted human fetuses. In immunosuppressed persons, the vaccine is neither effective nor safe. Children under one year of age are not eligible to be vaccinated with MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine).
Hence, it is important to note, writes Dr. Peter McCullough, that there is an alternative: measles immunoglobulin (Ig), derived from donor blood. This provides passive protection with antibodies for a period of time and can be given to pregnant or susceptible individuals.
A recent review of nine studies involving 660 patients who received either Ig or measles vaccine showed effectiveness ranging from 76%-100% for Ig and from 83%-100% for the vaccine.
Post-exposure prophylaxis is recommended within 6 days for Ig or 72 hours with the vaccine.
This option, which may be safer and morally acceptable to many, should not be ignored.
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