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Calley Means, one of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s advisers in the effort to MAHA, Make America Healthy Again, went into the lion's den Wednesday and shamed health care and pharma lobbyists sitting in the room as he responded to a question at a Politico "Health Care Summit."
Politico White House correspondent Dasha Burns asked Means about recent "massive cuts" to the number of employees at the Department of Health and Human Services.
"Fundamentally, what [Kennedy] has done is taken over a department that has utterly failed," Means said, pointing out that the federal health agencies have done nothing but preside over a disproportionately sick nation and "an abject devastation of American health."
Challenging lobbyists in the audience who laughed at his assertions, Means asked the media and others in the room to consider having some "humility" about the fact voters put Kennedy and Trump into office, "the two most popular political figures in America, by far."
Turning to Burns, Means stated, "It is insane for you to insinuate that the thing standing between us and better health is more government bureaucrats."
Virginia Giuffre, recognized for her involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein case, remains in critical condition following a tragic car accident caused by a school bus collision.
Giuffre is battling critical injuries and kidney failure, expressing her wish to see her children as she receives care at a specialist hospital, the New York Post reported.
The accident has left Giuffre in a critical state, fighting for her life and grappling with kidney failure. The collision brought the attention back to a woman who has been at the center of one of the most high-profile legal battles relating to Epstein's notorious sex trafficking activities.
Known for her influential role in exposing the Epstein scandal, Giuffre was involved in a legal action dating back to 2015. Her accusations implicated various high-profile individuals, including Prince Andrew, who reportedly settled out of court with her in 2019. Despite Epstein's death, which was officially declared a suicide, Giuffre's allegations continue to resonate.
In the aftermath of the crash, a concerned Giuffre took to social media, sharing an image from her hospital bed. She vulnerably expressed her limited remaining time, stating, "I've gone into kidney renal failure, they've given me four days to live." Her longing to see her children is poignant, yet she laments the improbability of such wishes coming true within the time she perceives she has left.
Her father, Sky Roberts, voices unwavering support, a pillar for his daughter during this critical juncture. Roberts articulated his wish for her recovery and made clear his commitment to offering any assistance possible to ensure her well-being.
A spokesperson for Giuffre confirmed her hospitalization following the accident, emphasizing her appreciation for the outpouring of public support. Giuffre's situation has not only rallied friends and family but also caught the attention of the broader community.
Reflecting on her harrowing experience, Giuffre illustrated how the incident has intensified her hardships, notably her separation from her children. "Hurt me, abuse me but don’t take my babies," she shared, her words mirroring the anguish she's felt over the years.
Though Giuffre has been residing in Western Australia, her life has been constantly shadowed by her tumultuous history and ongoing challenges. She feels her children are being misled, adding to her distress.
Her plea, "My beautiful babies have no clue how much I love them," speaks volumes of her current emotional state, exacerbating an already dire situation.
The urgency surrounding Giuffre's medical condition has highlighted her courage throughout her battle against Epstein and his network. Her role as a whistleblower in the investigation has been crucial in laying bare the exploitation by Epstein and associates, including Ghislaine Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence.
This incident underscores the unpredictability of life and the fragility experienced by Giuffre, once a resilient figure facing down intimidating societal forces. As she navigates this personal crisis, she continues to focus on her formative role in one of the 21st century's most significant legal and moral reckonings.
As she battles to recover, her story remains a steadfast reminder of both the courage required to bring justice to light and the personal toll it can exact on those who lead the charge. Giuffre’s continued appreciation for public support and expressions of love serve as a testament to her enduring spirit.
President Trump has made the difficult decision to remove a historic tree from the White House.
The southern magnolia tree, planted by Andrew Jackson according to tradition, is in "terrible condition," posing a safety hazard, Trump said.
While the tree must unfortunately come down, Trump said he plans to preserve the wood "for other high and noble purposes!!!”
Legend has it that President Jackson brought the seeds for the tree from the Hermitage, his home in Nashville, Tennessee.
The seventh U.S. president is said to have planted the tree, which stands outside the South Portico, in honor of his late wife Rachel, who died months before Jackson became president.
Jackson was president from 1829 to 1837. According to the National Park Service, the first photographic evidence of Jackson's magnolias date them to the 1860s.
"Working together with a fantastic and very talented Executive Residence Staff, along with the wonderful people at the National Park Service, we are making tremendous enhancements to the White House, thereby preserving and protecting History,” Trump said in his post.
“One of the interesting dilemmas is a tree planted many years ago by the Legendary President and General, Andrew Jackson. It is a Southern Magnolia, that came from his home, The Hermitage, in Tennessee.”
"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 added.
“This process will take place next week, and will be replaced by another, very beautiful tree. The Historic wood from the tree will be preserved by the White House Staff, and may be used for other high and noble purposes!!"
President Trump has made no secret of his admiration for Jackson, who, like Trump, was known for his forceful personality and anti-establishment politics.
During a visit to the Hermitage in 2017, Trump drew direct parallels between his MAGA movement and Jackson's populism.
"It was during the Revolution that Jackson first confronted and defied an arrogant elite," Trump said at the time. "Does that sound familiar to you? I wonder why they keep talking about Trump and Jackson, Jackson and Trump. Oh, I know the feeling, Andrew."
Lately, Trump has shown more of an interest in President William McKinley, who oversaw America's expansion into a world power at the 20th century, winning overseas territories for the U.S in the Spanish-American War.
Trump has credited McKinley's tariffs with unleashing American prosperity during that time, an achievement Trump hopes to recreate as he ramps up a new trade war.
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Dancing burning cyber trucks spotted at anti-Musk demonstration
Making the rounds on social media is video highlighting a new costume worn by some protests of Tesla and its founder, Elon Musk.
The footage shows people dancing in burning cyber truck costumes, made mostly of cardboard, apparently honoring the "virtue" of those who have set Tesla vehicles on fire across the nation in recent weeks.
Verbiage accompanying the video notes, "This Is The Reason Why Nobody Will Ever Take The Democrat Party Serious Again."
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'This case illustrates a disturbing pattern we're seeing with increasing frequency'
Los Angeles County has reversed a beach use policy it adopted that discriminated, unlawfully, against churches.
The American Center for Law and Justice announced the "crucial victory" in its battle to protect religious liberties.
"The ACLJ continues to fight for religious liberty across the nation, from small towns to major cities. This victory reminds us that when we stand firm and take decisive legal action, we can successfully defend the constitutional rights of believers everywhere," the legal team said in an announcement about the dispute.
"This case illustrates a disturbing pattern we're seeing with increasing frequency. Government officials at all levels – federal, state, and local – continue to test the boundaries of their authority by implementing policies that marginalize people of faith and religious organizations.
"Whether it's limiting beach permits in California, denying funding to faith-based schools in the Midwest, or censoring religious speech in public forums across the country, the assaults on religious liberty have become more frequent and brazen."
It was earlier this year, the Church of the Beach contacted the ACLJ. The legal team explained for 18 years, this ministry has conducted peaceful worship services on Redondo Beach, providing a spiritual community for beachgoers and local residents alike.
Some 120 people gather on Sunday mornings to worship, many specifically choosing the setting because they've had difficult or negative experiences in traditional church settings.
The beach, therefore, is a "crucial component of their ministry's outreach to those who might never step foot in a conventional church."
Its members ensure gatherings don't obstruct pathways or block traffic, and even have relocated when events are on the beach.
Then last year the county adopted its "troubling" policy that targeted religious activities, limiting faith organizations to only six permits per year while imposing no such limits on other groups.
Last month, the ACLJ sent a demand letter to the county, outlining the policy's violations of the First Amendment.
A response from the county Department of Beaches, just days ago, conceded, "DBH acknowledges that its Beach and Harbor Use Licensing Policy and other policies pertaining to access to beach use, on its face and in application, must be content neutral and applied in the same manner regardless of the religious or non-religious nature of the activity."
The result is that the county promised to "immediately withdraw the temporary policy to limit permits for religious activities."
All permits now will be handled the same way, it said.
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Defendant told he'd get 'decades' in jail unless 'he claimed he was working with President Trump on overthrowing the government'
A new report documents how the Department of Justice under Joe Biden suborned perjury by J6ers in order to "get" President Donald Trump.
The scandal revolves around the Jan. 6, 2021, protest turned riot at the Capitol in which an unarmed protester was shot at point blank range and killed by a scandal-plagued Capitol police officer.
Biden's DOJ spent thousands of hours and millions of dollars tracking down every single person who appeared on any video that day and arrested them, sometimes using SWAT tactics, for offenses that included trespassing.
They then added charges that later were ruled by the Supreme Court to be inappropriate, and demanded the maximum sentences – or even more, with one judge, James Boasberg, insisting there should be new laws with harsher penalties than what he was allowed to use.
The tactics all aligned with the Democrats' claim that the so-called "insurrection" was organized and orchestrated by Trump.
"Arrests were made by the corrupt and communist DOJ and FBI after the riots at the Capitol on Jan 6. Many of the men and women who were arrested were placed in jails for years often times alone and in solitary confinement for being at the Capitol on that day," the report, from Joe Hoft, explained.
"Some were in solitary confinement for weeks and months. They weren't allowed to speak to others. They were beaten and they were treated worse than the U.S. treats prisoners of war. The worst crimes committed by the government (DOJ, FBI, Prison system, and courts) were forcing them to lie about President Trump being involved in a seditious act on Jan 6. Some key Jan 6ers were told if they lied they would receive lesser sentences, if they didn't lie in corrupt courts they would be sentenced for decades, if not the rest of their lives."
He explains individual cases, such as that of Jake Lang, arrested and "told to lie about President Trump so it could be used in the 2nd corrupt and criminal impeachment of President Trump. Lang refused to comply and spent the next four years in jail."
Another case involved Stewart Rhodes of Oath Keepers, who was informed "he would be sentenced to decades for his non-crimes on Jan 6 or he could get much less time if he claimed he was working with President Trump on overthrowing the government. He would not lie and was sentenced to decades in prison."
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the "shrine to environmental justice and climate change" has been permanently shuttered, Breitbart reported. Zeldin made this announcement in a video posted to X, formerly Twitter, on Monday.
President Donald Trump's EPA head has followed the lead of the Department of Government Efficiency to begin streamlining the agency. One of the many things he chose to cut was the EPA "shrine" created by President Joe Biden's administration.
"If you were to visit the museum located here at EPA headquarters in D.C., you would learn a lot about the road to environmental justice and climate change," Zeldin said. He noted the $4 million price tag and $600,000 in operating costs despite low numbers of visitors.
The Biden Admin spent $4M in tax dollars on a museum to tell a selective story of @EPA history. It costs $600K per year to operate even though only 1,909 external visitors came through in the last 9 months. Today we are closing it. pic.twitter.com/ghTQ2MQX4N
— Lee Zeldin (@epaleezeldin) March 31, 2025
In the video, Zeldin shared the details of this vanity project by the previous administration that also left out anything about gains during Trump's first term. "This museum claims EPA pursues its mission by advancing environmental justice, equity, and civil rights compliance," Zeldin noted.
"A timeline of key events conveniently omits any mention of President Trump’s first administration," he added. It also comes at an exorbitant cost to taxpayers. "This agency has been spending $123,000 on cleaning, $207,000 for security, $54,000 on maintenance, and an additional $54,000 on storage," Zeldin went on.
This cost was incurred as the museum only brought in 1,909 visitors in the period between May 2024 and February 2025. "Even though it is free admission, this museum costs you, the taxpayer, $315 per external visitor," Zeldin continued.
"I have pledged to be an exceptional steward of taxpayer dollars, so this shrine to EJ [environmental justice] and climate change will now be shut down for good. I will do my part to help the American people learn more about the amazing work of our agency to provide cleaner, healthier, and safer land, air, and water," he added.
"We will do so without paying over half a million in tax dollars on a museum that is barely visited and designed to tell an ideologically slanted partial story of the EPA," Zeldin pledged. He further promised that this would do his job without "burning tax dollars on pet projects that do nothing to help this agency achieve our mission of protecting human health and the environment."
Zeldin has already done impressive work streamlining the EPA since his confirmation in January. He is credited with saving almost $2 billion by eliminating "400 DEI and environmental justice grants."
The former congressman also found a $2 billion scheme involving failed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. "Stacey Abrams’ Power Forward Communities received $2 BILLION to be a pass through entity for Biden EPA’s $20 billion ‘gold bar’ scheme. They reported just $100 in total revenue after their founding in late 2023," Zeldin touted in February.
This comes as Elon Musk's DOGE seeks to cut as much as $4 billion per day from the federal spending budget to overcome a $1 trillion deficit, the New York Post reported. While Democrats claim that these cuts will harm the American people, Musk is confident it will help trim the fat from the government to make it more robust.
"This is a revolution, and I think it might be the biggest revolution in government since the original revolution. America will be solvent. The critical programs that people depend upon will work, and it’s going to be a fantastic future," Musk told Fox News' Bret Baier last week.
These agencies have been burning through taxpayer dollars for decades on the most ridiculous endeavors. It's about time people like Zeldin and Musk take the initiative to cut out expenditures that benefit nobody outside of government.
More alleged Tren de Aragua prisoners were sent to El Salvador's Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) Sunday night, but a court order preventing President Donald Trump from using the Alien Enemies Act to do so was not violated in doing so.
A group of 17 suspected gang members was sent from Guantanamo Bay to the El Salvador supermax, and six other alleged gang members were also transferred.
Many of the detainees had already been convicted of rape or murder, while others were yet to go to trial.
Trump used Title 8 to send the prisoners out of the country, rather than using the Alien Enemies Act, which has been blocked by a federal judge for the time being.
"In order to keep the American people safe, @POTUS designated the Tren de Aragua and MS-13 as Foreign Terrorist Organizations," Rubio said on X. "These criminals will no longer terrorize our communities and citizens."
Keivis Jesus Arrecheder Vasquez, a Venezuelan national and an alleged leader of Tren de Aragua, was among the transferred prisoners, according to White House senior officials.
All of the prisoners were citizens of either El Salvador or Venezuela.
Trump took to Truth Social to thank El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele for "taking the criminals that were so stupidly allowed, by the Crooked Joe Biden Administration, to enter our Country, and giving them such a wonderful place to live."
The prison was opened by Bukele in 2023 in an effort to crack down on street gangs there.
It can hold up to 40,000 prisoners, but so far under 300 have been sent there from the U.S.
The prisoners there never get to go outdoors and the Associated Press said there aren't enough bunks for all of them.
There have been allegations of human rights abuses there, and the AP reported that 261 men have died in the prison since it opened.
Still, Trump is sending a message about what will happen to illegal immigrants who commit violent crimes in America.
"Every day, America becomes safer, thanks to the leadership of President Trump," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement to reporters. "If you’re an illegal terrorist or criminal – the Trump administration is coming for you."
Five years after Prince Harry left his royal duties for a new life in America, his isolation from the British royal family is only growing.
As reported by The Sun, Harry has cut off one of his closest allies, cousin Princess Eugenie, as the "forlorn" and "paranoid" prince shuts himself up in his California mansion - and his wife Meghan Markle pursues a career as an independent lifestyle influencer.
"He misses his family terribly, but no one is speaking to him any more," a source said. "He just wants to go for a beer with the guys, but his only friends are just the husbands of Meghan’s friends.”
Since leaving their royal duties in 2020, Harry and Meghan have struggled to find their professional footing as they move from one media venture to the next. The couple's efforts have been poorly received by the public, notwithstanding the commercial success of some projects like their Netflix debut, and especially Harry's memoir, Spare, which became the fastest-selling non-fiction book of all time despite criticism of the author for oversharing.
With critics seeing the couple as cashing in on the royal brand, the couple's bitter criticism of the British monarchy has only fueled the controversy, and tensions with Harry's family.
After getting snubbed by his cancer-stricken father during a visit to Britain last year, Harry reportedly did not learn about King Charles' latest hospital stay until the rest of the world found out Thursday night. The Sun said Harry was kept out of the dark so as to not cause alarm while he was 5,000 miles away.
Harry had remained close with Princess Eugenie after "Meghxit," even buying an investment property in Portugal near Eugenie and her husband Jack's.
But the friendship "soured" after Harry's cousin was photographed with Piers Morgan, a regular critic of Harry and Meghan.
“A dim view was taken of this, as Piers has clashed with Meghan and Harry in the past," a source said. "Eugenie has been supportive of Harry and Meghan for years and was right there at the beginning of their relationship — but it has now soured.”
In another painful twist, Harry has recently been forced out of the African charity he founded to honor his late mother, Princess Diana, with the organization accusing him of "racism" and bullying.
The Sun's sources said Harry seldom leaves his mansion in Montecito and has not spoken with his family in "years."
"First he was a spare to William, now he’s increasingly looking like a spare to Meghan — and it’s not a great look,” a source told The Sun.
The top vaccine official at the Food and Drug Administration has been forced out of his job by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Stock prices in major vaccine companies fell after Dr. Peter Marks' resignation. The longtime FDA official was reportedly told he could either quit or get fired, the New York Times reported.
Marks led the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, which monitors the safety of certain pharmaceutical products including vaccines and gene therapies. He played a critical role in Operation Warp Speed, the Trump administration's effort to rapidly develop a COVID vaccine.
In his resignation letter, Marks accused HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of damaging public health with "misinformation and lies," citing the measles outbreak in Texas, which has killed two, as an example.
Marks said he was "willing to work" with Kennedy on addressing vaccine safety, but "it has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary."
Kennedy's criticism of vaccines was the main point of contention during his Senate confirmation hearing, but he overcame skepticism from the GOP to become the nation's top public health official. The Secretary has since taken steps to scrutinize vaccines, part of a wider shakeup of the HHS that saw Kennedy fire 10,000 workers last week.
"If Peter Marks does not want to get behind restoring science to its golden standard and promoting radical transparency, then he has no place at FDA under the strong leadership of Secretary Kennedy," the HHS said in a statement.
Marks played a prominent role in the rapid development of the COVID vaccine as part of "Operation Warp Speed" under President Trump. Marks later got the FDA to approve the shots on an emergency basis for children under five during President Biden's COVID vaccine push.
According to the New York Times, Marks' aggressive lobbying for experimental treatments faced skepticism within the FDA, including from his own vaccine team. He clashed with two top vaccine regulators who quit in protest of the Biden administration's politicized push to quickly authorize COVID booster shots.
Marks overruled his own FDA staff to approve a gene therapy for a form of muscular dystrophy, despite the drug failing a clinical trial.
In his resignation letter, Marks blasted Kennedy Jr. for undermining public confidence in science.
“Undermining confidence in well-established vaccines that have met the high standards for quality, safety and effectiveness that have been in place for decades at F.D.A. is irresponsible, detrimental to public health, and a clear danger to our nation’s health, safety and security," he wrote.
The news of Marks' resignation led to concern among pharmaceutical lobbyists, Politico reported.
“Have had two CEOs call me already,” a Republican pharmaceutical lobbyist texted the outlet. "This is why [Sen. Bill] Cassidy should have voted NO.”