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A New Jersey hospital is raising eyebrows over a form it asks parents of newborns to complete that includes questions about the baby's "gender identity" and "sexual orientation" – a requirement of state law.
The law was passed in 2022 as a means to collect information about patients in hospitals around the state – and newborns are officially "patients" in health care facilities.
As reported at New Jersey 101.5, last week, the "Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Questionnaire" distributed at an Inspira Health hospital caught the attention of state Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi, a Republican.
The form asks parents if their newborn baby is lesbian or gay, straight, bisexual, or questioning, and also if their offspring is male, female, transgender, genderqueer, or another gender not on the list.
"Medical providers, laboratories and hospitals are being forced to provide the questionnaire below to NEWBORN patients," Schepisi said on Facebook. "While completely and utterly insane, these facilities are doing so to comply with another nonsensical law."
The law (A4385/S2933) requires hospitals "to collect race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity in a culturally competent and sensitive manner" – yet makes no exemption for age.
In a statement to NJ.com, Inspira spokesman Paul Simon said the hospital was following the law.
"Inspira Health, along with every other acute care hospital in New Jersey, is required by New Jersey law and the State of New Jersey Department of Health to request their patients provide their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity," Simon said.
"You may not want to believe it's real but it is, and on the upside at least you deep down now understand how absurd things have become in New Jersey," Schepisi told New Jersey 101.5.
The Republican vowed to introduce a bill to rescind the requirement.
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WASHINGTON – The White House is now promoting a new Customs and Border Patrol app called Home, with an "intent to depart" feature.
It offers undocumented immigrants an "orderly and defined process" for letting the government know they intend to leave before any enforcement action is taken.
"The CPB Home app strengthens our mission to secure the border and provides illegal aliens with a straightforward way to leave now before facing much harsher consequences," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt elaborated during her press briefing on Tuesday.
This new feature comes as illegal border crossings from Central America dropped 99% in February. Unlawful entries are down 94% overall since President Trump took office.
Also on the subject of immigration, Leavitt was asked about the removal process for Mahmoud Khalil, a green card holder accused of disseminating pro-Hamas materials on his college campus.
The arrest of the Columbia University graduate comes after Trump issued an executive order commanding ICE to detain those who engaged in "anti-Semetic harassment and violence" during Pro-Palestine campus demonstrations last spring.
Asked if a green-card holder needs to be charged with a crime to be deported, Leavitt said, "Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the secretary of state has the right to revoke a green card or a visa for individuals who are adversarial to the national security interests of America."
She went on to say Khalil was a student who "took advantage" of the "privilege" of coming to America.
"This is an individual who organized group protests that not only disrupted college campus classes. [Those protestors] harassed Jewish-American students and made them feel unsafe on their own college campus, but also distributed pro-Hamas propaganda. Fliers with the Hamas logo on them."
Leavitt said Khalil's fliers were on her desk, but she chose not to bring them to the podium, saying it would be disrespectful to the room.
A photograph from 2013 suggests Canadian Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney may have troubling ties to late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the New York Post reported. The photo shows Carney in a friendly chat with Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving 20 years in prison after being a 2021 sex trafficking conviction.
Carney is slated to take over for outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau until a general election is held. A vote Sunday gave Carney the coveted temporary position as the new Liberal Party leader, but an incriminating photo could be his undoing.
The photos first circulated in January when Carney announced he would vie for Trudeau's position. Now, they have returned to social media and could threaten his future as Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre hammers him over it.
Liberal Party leadership candidate Mark Carney has ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Here he is being photographed with Ghislaine Maxwell pic.twitter.com/9eFq12eKGV
— The Pleb 🌍 Reporter (@truckdriverpleb) January 7, 2025
The photos were reportedly taken at a UK music festival and feature the 59-year-old, his wife, Maxwell, and another unidentified man. The photo shows the subjects looking relaxed and engaged with one another.
The timeline tracks with the aftermath of Epstein's first conviction in 2008 for procuring a child for prostitution. Epstein served 13 months for that crime, but Maxwell was yet to be brought up on charges of her own at that time.
Carney's team claims that this is a political ploy perpetrated on him by his opponent. "This is another example of how [Conservative leader] Pierre Poilievre and [his PR head] Jenni Byrne have always played politics, and it shows again how terrified they are to fight Mark Carney," a source close to the matter said when the photos first surfaced.
Another source claims Carney was merely an acquaintance of Maxwell's because she went to the same high school as his sister-in-law, but they were nothing more. "They have bumped into each other in public settings. They are not friends," the source added.
Others, including President Donald Trump, also have been photographed with Epstein and Maxwell over the years. However, the couple's illicit activity was not made public until relatively recently, and all who get caught in photos with them deny it.
This mini-scandal comes as Canada is poised to choose a new prime minister after Trudea's reign comes to an end. Carney clinched 86% of the Liberal Party's vote to become its new leader and take over for Trudeau, perhaps for good.
Carney is pushing back hard on Trump's proposed tariffs and the notion that the nation to the north will become America's 51st state. "America is not Canada," Carney said as he accepted his new role.
"And Canada never, ever will be part of America in any way, shape or form. We didn’t ask for this fight, but Canadians are always ready when someone else drops the gloves," Carney said.
"The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country… Think about it. If they succeed, they will destroy our way of life," Carney, a former banker who has never been elected to political office, warned.
The Epstein issue has ensnared countless people at the highest echelons of power. Carney is yet another prominent person who was somehow caught in their orbit while claiming to know nothing about their crimes.
In a recent development, a federal judge in Manhattan has put a temporary hold on the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a former student at Columbia University, while support from public figures grows. Khalil’s arrest for leading anti-Israel protests has ignited a significant backlash, including allegations of constitutional rights being infringed.
A federal judge determined Khalil should not be deported until further legal proceedings are completed, pending a hearing set for Wednesday, Fox News reported.
Khalil was apprehended on the Upper West Side of New York City last Saturday. His initial detainment led him to the Lasalle Detention Facility in Louisiana, which prompted his attorney to file a motion for his return to New York during legal proceedings.
Khalil's lawyer argues that his client is a legal permanent resident, contradicting any claims of him being on a student visa. She also describes Khalil’s arrest as an illegal act motivated by his leadership of activities that officials say support Hamas.
Several politicians have expressed opposition to the arrest and are voicing concerns about potential rights violations. Among the supporters is Rep. Rashida Tlaib, who criticized targeting individuals based on political expressions.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized that Khalil's actions, if in conflict with university policies, should be addressed within the proper disciplinary channels.
Another voice in Khalil's defense is New York State Attorney General Letitia James, who highlights Khalil's advocacy and permanent residency credentials. She expressed apprehensions regarding his detention, signaling the need for careful judicial consideration.
Hundreds gathered in New York City to protest Khalil’s detention. Advocates argue that his arrest is a step toward suppressing lawful dissent and is in violation of his First Amendment rights. Statements shared by Khalil’s attorney emphasize that remarks from government figures, including the President, reveal intentions contrary to the law.
Khalil’s wife has also become vocal during this time, noting his significant role in her life and the urgency of his return, especially with an expected child on the way.
Her emotional appeal underscores the personal aspects entangled with the broader legal and political implications.
President Donald Trump has commented publicly on Khalil’s detainment. He sees it as part of a broader attempt to address alleged terrorist sympathies tied to movements within educational institutions. His statement implies a focus on further actions aimed at similar cases in the future.
In response, Khalil’s legal representation continues to push for a lawful examination of his arrest and detainment, insisting that the move exemplifies an attempt to quash dissenting voices. Words from Khalil's lawyer stress what she perceives as the government’s motives, pointing out perceived illegalities in Khalil's case.
As Khalil awaits his upcoming court hearing, the mix of public support, legal battles, and government rhetoric suggests continued debate over the balance between national security and constitutional freedoms.
The outcome could have further implications for political activism and how it is managed in the United States.
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'In contravention of federal law and the standards of the House of Representatives'
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, D-N.Y., has been cited in an ethics complaint for her "troubling" expenditures, according to a report from Fox News.
She is thought to have misappropriated funds from her "Member Representational Allowance," a fund that gives members of Congress cash to use for costs of "official duties." Those funds may not be used for "personal or campaign purposes," according to the Congressional Research Service.
The complaint was filed by a group called Americans for Public Trust, which wrote to the Office of Congressional Ethics about the "several troubling expenses" that AOC paid from the fund.
The allegation is that her spending schemes are "in contravention of federal law and the standards of the House of Representatives."
The organization is seeking an investigation into AOC.
The accusation is that the member of the extremist "Squad" that has opposed everything President Donald Trump has done is instead spent money for "campaign" events.
She apparently paid "Juan D Gonzalez" $3,700 and "Bombazo Dance Co Inc." $500.
Both expenses were listed as "training."
Cortez went to social media to claim, "None of this is taxpayer money, this is an FEC filing. Be loud and wrong about something else. Try again next time."
However, the complaint explains that her claims are "not reflective of her MRA – as well as her claim that '[n]one of this is taxpayer money' – is both troubling and obviously incorrect."
Caitlin Sutherland, of the Americans for Public Trust, explained, "Either she does not know the difference between her campaign funds and MRA, or, more likely, she knows the highlighted expenses were not for official business and should have been paid by her campaign and reported to the FEC."
Sutherland said there's a need for an investigation to determine because "the American people deserve to know lawmakers are being good stewards of their tax dollars."
Cortez already has faced multiple ethics charges, including that she accepted "impermissible gifts" while attending a Met Gala, that she violated House rules and federal law, and that she made false accusations against the creator of the Libs of TikTok Twitter account.
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Top author exposes the deep rot in academia, including Harvard's defense of plagiarism and the Marxist ideologies undermining our education system
Dr. Carol Swain's story is proof that the American dream is real – but it's under attack.
From growing up in poverty to earning degrees from top universities, she defied the odds through hard work and faith, only to face the corruption of elite institutions firsthand.
In her latest book, "The Gay Affair," she exposes the deep rot in academia, including Harvard's defense of plagiarism and the Marxist ideologies undermining our education system. If we don't fight back, we risk losing our nation's future.
Now is the time to stand for truth, demand accountability, and take control of our children's education. Read "The Gay Affair" and join the fight to restore integrity in America.
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'Excellent! We need to stop dancing around this mental illness'
"All hell just broke loose."
That's how a congressional meeting Tuesday is being described after a U.S. representative introduced a fellow member of Congress, who is transgender, by his original gender.
"I now recognize the representative from Delaware, Mr. McBride," said Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas.
"Thank you, Madam Chair," was the snarky response from Rep. "Sarah" McBride, who was born Tim McBride.
That's when U.S. Rep. Bill Keating, D-Mass., interrupted Chairman Self, saying, "Would you repeat what you just said when you introduced a duly elected representative from the United States of America? Please!"
"I will," replied Self. "The representative from Delaware, Mr. McBride."
"Mr. Chairman, you are out of order," said an outraged Keating. "Have you no decency? I mean, I have come to know you a little bit, but this is not decent."
"You will not continue [the meeting] with me unless you introduce a duly elected representative the right way."
Self then banged the gavel and said, "This hearing is adjourned."
Reaction online includes:
"OMG! This is the funniest sh* you will see today! Complete chaos just broke out after Rep. Keith Self called McBride a man like he is!"
"It's Mr. Tim McBride. They need to stop playing pretend."
"Mr. McBride is the correct way to address a biological MALE. Keith Self deserves a medal of honesty."
"He is a dude. I know it. Y'all know it. He knows it. Everyone in that room knows it. His constituents know it. Hard to believe we're in a timeline when you get accused of being 'out of order' for calling a man 'mister.'"
"Excellent! We need to stop dancing around this mental illness."
"ROFL!!!!! Epic."
Rep. Keith Self is a legend for this ."
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The U.S. Department of Justice has gone to the D.C. Court of Appeals to halt an order from a "superjudge" who is preventing President Donald Trump's decision-making and management of the executive branch.
"Superjudge' is a derogatory term that has surfaced to describe those federal judges who take it upon themselves to say that Trump cannot manage the executive branch of our government as he chooses, as the Constitution allows.
It is the Gateway Pundit that explains the fight is over a decision by a Barack Obama judge who told the administration it must restore Gwynne Wilcox to a position on the National Labor Relations Board.
The DOJ's action is a request for an emergency motion halting the ruling from the judge, Beryl Howell, and the judge has been ordered to respond.
"This appeal arises from an order of the district court reinstating a principal officer of the United States whom the President has lawfully fired. The court's unprecedented order works a grave harm to the separation of powers and undermines the President's ability to exercise his authority under the Constitution," the filing explained. "The government seeks a stay of the order pending appeal and respectfully requests an immediate administrative stay."
Howell claimed, in last week's ruling, that Trump's dismissal of the executive branch employee was a violation of the law.
Trump had fired Wilcox from a position as general counsel to the board.
"Trump's decision to fire pro-union members Gwynne Wilcox and the labor board's general counsel Jennifer Abruzzo got pushback from the agency and was described as an 'unprecedented and illegal' move," the report explained.
And Wilcox promised to fight her dismissal.
Howell's opinion shocked many, with its comparison of Trump to a "dictator."
Howell claimed, "A President who touts an image of himself as a 'king' or a 'dictator,' perhaps as his vision of effective leadership, fundamentally misapprehends the role under Article II of the U.S. Constitution. In our constitutional order, the President is tasked to be a conscientious custodian of the law, albeit an energetic one, to take care of effectuating his enumerated duties, including the laws enacted by the Congress and as interpreted by the Judiciary."
Howell claimed the president doesn't have the authority to remove members of the NLRB at will.
Howell cited a 1935 case in claiming Wilcox was protected from dismissal.
That case, known as Humphrey's Executor, does provide some protections for specific individuals, but there also is a movement to see it overturned at a faulty precedent, with Justice Clarence Thomas previously criticizing the standard.
"Humphrey's Executor poses a direct threat to our constitutional structure and, as a result, the liberty of the American people . . . Our tolerance of independent agencies in Humphrey's Executor is an unfortunate example of the Court's failure to apply the Constitution as written. That decision has paved the way for an ever-expanding encroachment on the power of the Executive, contrary to our constitutional design," he said.
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The room includes a teleprompter positioned directly in front of Joe and a smaller desk for when he would play his role as president
A top adviser to President Donald Trump, Alina Habba, has made a video using the "fake" Oval Office where Joe Biden allegedly filmed some of his speeches.
The room includes a teleprompter positioned directly in front of where Biden would sit, and a smaller desk for him to use.
"The whole setup looks like a Hollywood studio," social media charged.
"You guys, I just finished a show. Look at the room that they put me in," she said. "We're in Biden's fake Oval Office, everybody."
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And social media notes 'insulting the voters' has worked so well for Democrats
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a Democrat and the junior senator from Michigan, is insulting the American voters and a social media commenter praised her for doing that, as that "innovative strategy" worked "wonders in 2016 ('basket of deplorables') and in 2024 ('You're all fascists!')"
Slotkin, whose profile just now is based on her delivery of the Democrat response to President Donald Trump's recent address to Congress, said, while appearing on a leftist show, "I think there's a feeling in the country I often say this we're about to turn 250 years old. Right. We're still pretty young for a country. These are our, like like our angry teenage years. Right. We are going through this push and pull where we're happy we're sad, we want this we want that. And what do you do when you have a teenager who's threatening themselves and others. You just try to get 'em through this period alive."
She explained that a country, like a teen, needs to have time "so that their brain can fully form and you can come back to… kinda what the country…"
Actually, the U.S. right now is the world's oldest uninterrupted democracy, being established in 1789.
On social media were responses that included:
"Amazing! Democrats refuse to be reflective on their election loss. They're lashing out and blame everyone else but themselves. Now they've started insulting and blaming voters. …"
And, "I hope @SenatorSlotkin keeps comparing the voters of this country to angry teenagers. Insulting the voters is an innovative strategy that worked wonders in 2016 ('basket of deplorables') and in 2024 ('You're all fascists!'). I'm sure this will reap whirlwinds in 2028."