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Ex-Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, who held that office under Joe Biden, is giving credit for President Donald Trump's success in creating a peace plan for the Middle East and bringing a stop to the war Hamas launched against Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, to himself and Joe Biden.
And he's getting blasted online for his wild claims.
Online, he said, "It starts with a clear and comprehensive post conflict plan for Gaza. It's good that President Trump adopted and built on the plan the Biden Administration developed after months of discussion with Arab partners, Israel and the Palestinian Authority. It centers on temporary, transitional authorities for Gaza's governance, security, humanitarian assistance, and rebuilding, led by Arab and international partners alongside Palestinians, backed by the United States, and ultimately handed over to full Palestinian control."
Trump responded, "Everybody knows that's a joke. They did such a bad job. This should've never happened. This wouldn't have even happened. That was weak leadership same thing with Russia – Russia and Ukraine."
He continued, "Just a decent president – not a great president, like me … if a decent president was in, no Russia-Ukraine. And this is even more so. It was bad policy by Biden and Obama."
Responding to Trump's statement, online commenters unleashed:
"Magoo led the ground work??? Bwahahahahahaha."
And, "They all lie through their teeth!!"
And, "The leftist mouthpieces think they can still cast a spell on the whole country."
A report at the Gateway Pundit explained, "President Trump absolutely lit up Biden's worthless Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a gaggle aboard Air Force One on Sunday. Trump departed the White House en route to the Middle East after he secured a historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Hamas is releasing the 20 living hostages, and Israel will withdraw to an agreed-upon line, thanks to President Trump's courage and diplomacy. Meanwhile, Antony Blinken is giving Joe Biden credit for President Trump's historic ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas."
Those hostages were, in fact, released early Monday.
But Trump wasn't the only one pointing to Blinken's "pathetic" claim.
"How pathetic, from this inept failure as Secretary of State, who only got the job because he sucked up to Joe Biden for years and did favors for his crackhead son. This is the ineffectual toady who sat mute as Chinese officials yelled at him and disrespected America, who covered up his boss's obvious cognitive decline, who simped with Europeans in the hope they would accept him as one of them, who presided over the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, who helped his boss make every conflict in the world worse, who installed his childhood friend from their Parisian school, Robert Malley, as "Iran special envoy" only to see the guy stripped of his security clearance, suspended, and investigated for "mishandling" classified information — a mystery which still has not been explained. So, sure, try to take credit for what Trump achieved in eight months after your four years of humiliation on the world stage. No one buys it," charged commentator Miranda Devine.
Other social media comments had lower levels of praise for Blinken.
Trump had made clear his concerns months ago:
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Forfeiture schemes abound across America. Government agents have been known to see money in a traveler's luggage, take it and keep it.
But it could be that the tide is turning, with the latest ruling from the Texas First Court of Appeals that reversed a civil-forfeiture judgment in Harris County.
The decision ordered the state to return to Ameal and Jordan Davis a total of $41,680.
The ruling confirmed, "Harris County's evidence was legally insufficient to prove the cash was intended to be used to purchase a controlled substance—confirming that private property, including cash, cannot be taken on mere suspicion."
"Cash is not a crime," said Arif Panju, managing attorney of the Institute for Justice's Texas office. "Today the First Court of Appeals entered judgment for Ameal and Jordan and ordered their life savings returned. That's a decisive win for due process and a sharp rebuke to civil forfeiture based on hunches."
The fight dates to 2019 when the Davises decided to pursue the dream of owning their own trucking business. They saved money from jobs, tax refunds, and by keeping expenses low—eventually accumulating more than $40,000, enough for Ameal to rise from truck driver to truck owner, the IJ said.
When Ameal was ready to buy his truck, driving from Natchez, Mississippi, toward Houston, he was stopped by police officers in Harris County. They took his cash and released him.
"Although the government's forfeiture case involved no drugs or drug dealers whatsoever, and Ameal was never charged with any crime, the county nevertheless pursued civil forfeiture. After a six-day trial, a jury found the money was intended to be used to possess a controlled substance at some point in the future; the trial court entered judgment for forfeiture," the IJ said.
However, the appeals ruling said the state's evidence failed.
There was no evidence of any "substantial connection" between the money and the alleged and undefined "drug offense."
"This ruling makes clear that the government can't take people's property without evidence of a crime," said James Knight, attorney at the Institute for Justice. "Ameal and Jordan fought back, and today's decision restores what was theirs and strengthens protections for everyone who carries cash."
A class action lawsuit over Harris County's practices of taking citizens' money remains pending.
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President Donald Trump on Thursday honored famed explorer Christopher Columbus, recognizing him as a "the original American hero," after years of leftists and activists trying to destroy his significance in history and his October holiday.
"Outrageously, in recent years, Christopher Columbus has been a prime target of a vicious and merciless campaign to erase our history, slander our heroes, and attack our heritage," Trump wrote. "Before our very eyes, left-wing radicals toppled his statues, vandalized his monuments, tarnished his character, and sought to exile him from our public spaces. Under my leadership, those days are finally over — and our Nation will now abide by a simple truth: Christopher Columbus was a true American hero, and every citizen is eternally indebted to his relentless determination."
Leftists have objected to Columbus in terms similar to what they also apply to Christians, Republicans, and conservatives, like "racist," "white supremacist" and more.
Some leftist factions have insisted that America drop "Columbus Day" and replace it with a holiday honoring various other ideologies, most often "Indigenous Peoples Day."
"Today our Nation honors the legendary Christopher Columbus — the original American hero, a giant of Western civilization, and one of the most gallant and visionary men to ever walk the face of the earth," Trump wrote. "This Columbus Day, we honor his life with reverence and gratitude, and we pledge to reclaim his extraordinary legacy of faith, courage, perseverance, and virtue from the left-wing arsonists who have sought to destroy his name and dishonor his memory."
He continued, "Born in Genoa, Italy in 1451, Columbus quickly emerged as a titan of the Age of Exploration. On August 3, 1492, following years of intense study, preparation, and petitioning, Christopher Columbus secured funding from the Spanish Crown to set out on a daring expedition that most believed to be impossible. Commissioned by Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain, Columbus and his crew boarded three small ships — the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria — to set sail on a perilous voyage across the Atlantic. He was guided by a noble mission: to discover a new trade route to Asia, bring glory to Spain, and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ to distant lands."
It was on Oct. 12, 1492, that Columbus made landfall not in Asia, but in the modern-day Bahamas.
"Upon his arrival, he planted a majestic cross in a mighty act of devotion, dedicating the land to God and setting in motion America's proud birthright of faith. Though he initially believed he had arrived in Asia, his discovery opened the vast frontier and untold splendors of the New World to Europe. He later ventured onward to Cuba and other islands in the Caribbean — exploring their coasts and engaging with their people," Trump wrote.
"As we celebrate his legacy, we also acknowledge the contributions of the countless Italian-Americans who, like him, have endlessly contributed to our culture and our way of life. To this day, the United States and Italy share a special bond rooted in the timeless values of faith, family, and freedom. My Administration looks forward to strengthening our long and storied friendship in the years to come," Trump wrote.
"This Columbus Day, more than 500 years since Columbus arrived in the New World, we follow his example, we echo his resolve, and we offer our gratitude for his life of valor and grit. Above all, we commit to restoring a Nation that once again dares to tame the unknown, honors our rich cultural inheritance, and offers rightful praise to our Creator above," Trump said.
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In the battle over President Donald Trump's Sept. 19 H-1B visa proclamation, a new lawsuit seeks to block Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee, intended to defend U.S. workers, restore integrity to the immigration system and stop corporate abuse of cheap foreign labor.
The coalition behind the lawsuit, composed of unions, universities and religious institutions, claims the surcharge is unlawful. But their challenge underscores a deeper problem: Too many American organizations have grown comfortable exploiting the visa system while benefiting from tax breaks, public funding and American freedoms.
The case, filed in California federal court, argues that Trump overstepped his authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Yet the law grants the president explicit power under 8 U.S.C. §1182(f) to restrict or condition the entry of any non-citizens when their admission is "detrimental to the interests of the United States." The proclamation cites precisely that concern: that the H-1B program has been "deliberately exploited" to replace Americans, suppress wages and create dependency on foreign labor.
Suspension of entry or imposition of restrictions by President
Whenever the President finds that the entry of any aliens or of any class of aliens into the United States would be detrimental to the interests of the United States, he may by proclamation and for such period as he shall deem necessary, suspend the entry of all aliens or any class of aliens as immigrants or nonimmigrants, or impose on the entry of aliens any restrictions he may deem to be appropriate.
Why the administration says the fee is necessary
For years, law-abiding Americans have watched as tech firms, staffing agencies and academic institutions bypassed domestic workers through complex visa loopholes. Investigations by federal agencies have documented fraud, kickbacks and racketeering tied to outsourcing companies that dominate H-1B hiring. The new $100,000 surcharge functions as both deterrent and filter, discouraging frivolous petitions and forcing employers to justify their hiring decisions.
Under previous rules, companies paid only a few thousand dollars in filing fees, an amount small enough to treat the visa as disposable. Trump's order changes that calculation, ensuring that H-1Bs are used only when no qualified Americans are available – the actual purpose Congress originally intended. It also exempts current visa holders and petitions already in process, focusing solely on new overseas applications.
A system long abused
The proclamation's preamble cites evidence that the program has become a tool for wage suppression and labor displacement. In some industries, "specialty occupation" designations have been stretched so broadly that mid-level coding, accounting or analyst jobs are routinely outsourced to foreign nationals at lower pay. Law enforcement has prosecuted multiple H-1B-reliant firms for visa fraud and money-laundering conspiracies, confirming that such misuse is not rare. Indeed, it is routine.
These practices don't just undercut U.S. workers. They weaken America's national security. The transfer of sensitive data and intellectual property through offshored labor pipelines has already drawn scrutiny from defense and intelligence agencies. Trump's team frames the $100,000 surcharge as a national-interest safeguard, balancing economic policy with security oversight, both legitimate functions of executive power.
The lawsuit's real implication
Opponents argue that the surcharge violates administrative procedure, but their lawsuit exposes another truth: Many U.S. institutions have built their models around low-cost foreign labor instead of training Americans. Universities advertise international recruiting programs while cutting domestic admissions.
Hospitals contract foreign nurses through visa agencies instead of funding local pipeline programs. Tech firms lobby for more visas, even as they conduct mass layoffs of American staff.
Trump's proclamation forces accountability. By raising the cost barrier, it challenges employers to prove necessity, not merely convenience or cost savings. If companies truly face shortages, they can still file. If not, they'll have incentive to invest in apprenticeships, retraining and education in the United States of America. It's a measure meant to rebalance the labor market in favor of American citizens, not global labor brokers.
Can Americans harmed by past abuse seek justice?
Workers who lost jobs to unlawful visa practices may already have recourse under existing law. Claims of discrimination or displacement can fall under 8 U.S.C. §1324b, Title VII, or RICO statutes if fraud or collusion can be proven. Thus, even if Trump's proclamation were to be somehow struck down, which would predictably embolden further abuse, civil or class-action lawsuits would be the only path for Americans to challenge the system that replaced them.
A defining test of sovereignty
Whether courts uphold or block the policy, the stakes go beyond one visa category. The H-1B debate now represents a broader question: Who governs America's labor market – elected leaders accountable to citizens, or corporations accountable to shareholders? President Trump's move asserts that immigration should serve the national interest, not undermine it.
The current lawsuit will proceed through the courts in the coming months. For millions of American workers sidelined by years of outsourcing and offshoring, the outcome will decide whether immigration law protects them … or the companies profiting from their replacement.
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The FBI has fired several employees over a scheme by Jack Smith, Joe Biden's special counsel assigned to run Democrat lawfare cases against President Donald Trump, to spy on the communications of multiple Republican senators.
It was confirmed just this week that Smith's entourage, set up to prosecute, convict and even jail Trump if a way could be found, went to telephone companies with warrants and demanded access to the communications records of Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, Josh Hawley of Missouri, Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, Dan Sullivan of Alaska, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama and GOP Rep. Mike Kelly of Pennsylvania.
All Republicans.
The invasion of their records came at a time when Smith was putting together claims that the Jan. 6, 2021, protest-turned-riot in Washington actually was a real effort to overthrow the U.S. government, install all new officials, take control of its international policy, economy, and much more.
Smith's J6 case against Trump, as well as his other claims, ultimately fell apart.
Now, a report at Fox explains the FBI "has already terminated employees and abolished the CR-15 squad just one day after it was revealed that several Republicans' private communications and phone calls had been tracked."
FBI chief Kash Patel confirmed the moves.
"We are cleaning up a diseased temple three decades in the making — identifying the rot, removing those who weaponized law enforcement for political purposes and those who do not meet the standards of this mission while restoring integrity to the FBI. I promised reform, and I intend to deliver it," he told Fox.
Patel said, "Transparency is important, and accountability is critical. We promised both, and this is what promises kept looks like… We terminated employees, we abolished the weaponized CR-15 squad, and we initiated an ongoing investigation with more accountability measures ahead."
It was the CR-15 squad that helped Smith "investigate" Trump.
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With 30 days left until the Nov. 4 Election Day in the high-profile race for New York City mayor, one candidate, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, says there's a "civil war" among Democrats sparked by socialists pushing a "national movement" to take over the party.
Appearing on "Sunday Morning Futures" with Maria Bartiromo on the Fox News Channel, Cuomo said Democratic Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani, is "basically a banner-carrier for socialists."
"They are anti-business, they are anti-police and that doesn't work in New York," Cuomo said.
"New Yorkers will not support defunding the police, limiting the police, doing away with misdemeanors, legalizing prostitution, legalizing drug trafficking. I mean it would be anarchy in New York City.
"You'd lose the economy and the public safety would get even worse, and New Yorkers get that, and they're not going to get past it."
Cuomo explained: "This is a civil war within the Democratic Party. Remember when the Republican Party had the Tea Party, and that was the extreme right? Well, we have an extreme left and they call themselves the Democratic Socialists."
"And they are trying to take over the Democratic Party. And this is a nationwide movement. And they raise money nationwide, they mobilize nationwide, they send volunteers in from all across the United States, and Mamdani is just a banner-carrier for that movement.
"They just want to win the mayoralty as a crown that says their movement is the dominant movement. That's what this is about, but socialism does not work in New York City. We're all about business. We're all about entrepreneurship and opportunity. And you raise taxes and demonize corporations, they will leave!"
On Thursday, best-selling author Peter Schweizer posted that 78% of Mamdani's donors are not from the state of New York.
Schweizer noted: "FACT: 78% of Mamdani's PAC (New Yorkers for Lower Costs) cash comes from out-of-state donors, mostly California. Only 22% is from New Yorkers. So who's really funding him? Investigators must find out how much foreign money is flowing to Mamdani."
Meanwhile, Cuomo, who is now running as an independent, was asked Thursday on NBC's "Meet The Press NOW" by anchor Kristen Welker: "Has there been … any communication between your campaign and President Trump? And would you accept an endorsement from the president?"
"No, the tent isn't that big, Kristen," Cuomo responded. "That's the limitation. I have not had a conversation, nor would I accept an endorsement from President Trump."
Welker again pressed the question: "So you wouldn't accept an endorsement from the president of the United States who could help you drive out some Republicans and some people who don't support Mr. Mamdani?"
"No I wouldn't," Cuomo said. "I'm going to be appealing to Republicans. I'm going to be appealing to independents as well as Democrats but I don't think we need to inject President Trump into this election."
Already, New York Mayor Eric Adams has dropped out of contention, and Cuomo indicated he "would welcome" support from Adams.
"I have not had a formal conversation with Mayor Adams," he said. "I look forward to it and I expect to have one in the next few days."
The Republican running for mayor, Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, also released a video on Wednesday saying he would not be dropping out of the three-way contest as he hammered Cuomo.
"I want to be clear. Andrew Cuomo is not the answer for New York," said Sliwa.
"He already lost to Mamdani in the Democratic primary, and now he's hanging on to a minor ballot line."
"If anyone should drop out, it's Cuomo. I'm staying in this race because I got a real plan to make our city safe and affordable again."
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America's workers are being betrayed. While millions of our people search for jobs or settle for part-time work, the government is quietly flooding the labor pool with foreigners. In 2024, only 1.5 million new jobs were created, yet 7.5 million work permits were approved… a 6 million worker surplus. Add 3.6 million retirements, 4.9 million new graduates, and 6.7 million unemployed, and the total climbs to over 17 million Americans left behind. Biden's Bureau of Labor Statistics lied about the job market, but the math is undeniable. Elizabeth Farah exposes the truth and calls on President Trump to act now, end this corrupt system, and put Americans first.
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A campaign to cancel Netflix services has exploded online after X, Tesla and SpaceX owner Elon Musk condemned the streaming service's efforts to transgenderize children and millions paid attention.
It is "not OK," he said, when Libs of TikTok explained Netflix's "Dead End Paranormal Park" was pushing "pro-transgender on CHILDREN."
The show, advertised for 7-year-olds, also prompted the "Parents – BEWARE" warning online.
Musk's confirmation came when he responded "Same," to another who announced, "Just cancelled my Netflix subscription."
The movement immediately exploded, with documentation after documentation of the corporation's sex-oriented agenda for children, even drawing criticism from a self-described "gay."
Others warned the corporation had turned Alexander The Great "gay" within minutes of a program's beginning.
It was blasted for having a cartoon boy in a dress dancing with two "dads."
Multitudes were online confirming their cancellations:
Social media commenters turned blunt:
"If I had a subscription, I'd cancel it too. However, I canceled mine about 5 years ago, when they started to promote this trash. This is our CHLDREN (sic) we're talking about – how demonic is this?"
A report at Lifesitenews pointed out the offending program was canceled but still makes it available.
The Libs of TikTok warning has been viewed online tens of millions of times.
"In a related post, Libs of TikTok revealed the creator of the show, Hamish Steele, to be a homosexual who uses the pronouns 'he/they.' In a 2023 interview, he proclaimed, 'I'm gay and actually yes that is my whole personality,'" the report explained.
He proclaimed, at the time, "My hobbies include kissing my husband! And kissing my boyfriend! And watching gay things and reading gay things and hanging out with my gay friends."
Right Angle News network noted, "Netflix is now hemorrhaging tens of thousands of users after refusing to take action against the creator of a show for seven-year-olds that promotes trans ideology following revelations that the creator celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk."
The report pointed out, "Dead End: Paranormal Park" is just one of several pro-LGBTQ+ series and/or movies aimed at a young audience that Netflix has sponsored over the years. Netflix has also produced other content with LGBTQ+ characters or themes, including Baby-Sitters Club, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, Nimona, First Kill, CoComelon Lane, and Ridley Jones, a series aimed at preschoolers that features two dads and a non-binary character."
It charged, "In 2020, Netflix produced a movie titled Cuties, which has been widely characterized as 'child pomography.'"
There were multiple reports that Musk could fund a new competitor.
Gateway Hispanic said, "Children who regularly consume this type of content are in a developmental phase where they absorb messages without critical filtering, and presenting narratives that normalize gender changes or non-binary identities may create confusion about their own identity and body. Children deserve to grow up in an environment that respects their innocence, not one that pushes adult ideological agendas. Moreover, Netflix's lack of response to criticism and its decision to keep this content in its children's catalog reflect a disconnect with parental concerns. This revolution, led by Musk and amplified by millions, is not just an economic reaction; it's a defense of family values against corporations prioritizing progressive agendas over children's psychological safety."
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Many details remain missing, but there are initial reports that a suspicious device was found – and detonated – just before a Turning Point USA event scheduled at a Utah school.
It was just three weeks ago when TPUSA co-founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated at a free speech event at another Utah school.
The video reveals a shout of "Fire in the hole!" and then a "Bang!'
Reports reveal that one Utah State University building was evacuated just ahead of the TPUSA event.
KSLTV said there were reports of a potential bomb, and there was the video of an explosion being heard.
It was unclear how close the evacuated building was to the location of the scheduled event.
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The Department of Justice is asking the Supreme Court to review – and decide – the birthright citizenship case this term.
The fight is over whether the 14th Amendment grants American citizenship to the children of illegal aliens who have broken U.S. laws to enter then give birth inside U.S. borders.
President Donald Trump contends that's not what the writers of the Constitution intended, even though that's been the practice for a good many years already.
A report at the Washington Examiner explained the Trump administration filed two petitions seeking the review soon.
The petitions, filed Friday, appeared on the court's public docket Monday.
The cases were launched by Democrat-run states and groups of people who might be affected.
When the issue originally arose, Trump commented:
Experts have contended that the 14th Amendment never was intended to create massive grants of citizenship to children of illegal aliens.
The Examiner report said the fight stems from Trump's order in January that said the amendment does not include children born on U.S. soil to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily.
"The issues in this petition are unquestionably cert-worthy," the DOJ said. "The government has a compelling interest in ensuring that American citizenship — the privilege that allows us to choose our political leaders — is granted only to those who are lawfully entitled to it."
The filing noted a lower court ruling against the president actually causes problems, invalidating "a policy of prime importance to the President and his Administration in a manner that undermines our border security. Those decisions confer, without lawful justification, the privilege of American citizenship on hundreds of thousands of unqualified people."
Earlier this year, the high court addressed the issue, but did not decide the core question.
The fight was the vehicle for the Supreme Court to put a limit on nationwide injunctions that were commonly being used by lower court judges to control the president's international policies, economic policies and much more.