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Barack Obama looks like an utter buffoon after making this outrageous statement

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Barack Obama looks like an utter buffoon after making this outrageous statement

The Obamas don’t know when to quit. And now everyone is calling out their antics.

Because Barack Obama looked like an utter buffoon after making this outrageous statement.

Obama’s Controversial Podcast Remarks Spark Outrage

Barack Obama’s appearance on Marc Maron’s podcast finale stirred up a storm online after a clip surfaced of him advocating for a depoliticized Justice Department, FBI, and judiciary—words that many saw as a veiled jab at Donald Trump’s handling of Immigration and Customs Enforcement amid rising urban tensions. In what appeared to be a critique of Trump’s ICE strategies, Obama inadvertently spotlighted the contradictions of his own tenure, drawing sharp rebukes for perceived double standards.

“That’s not who we are. That’s not our idea of America,” Obama said of the crackdown on urban crime — and the use of ICE agents and National Guard troops to keep order. “We don’t want masked folks with rifles and machine guns patrolling our streets. We want cops on the beat who know the neighborhood and the kids around, and that’s how we keep the peace around here.”

Shifting to the legal realm, he continued, “We don’t want kangaroo courts and trumped up charges. That’s what happens in other places that we used to scold for doing that. We want our court system and our Justice Department and our prosecutors and our FBI to be, just playing things straight and looking at the facts and not meddling in politics the way we’ve seen lately. And I think if enough people start not to being in a fetal position, but also not being — just not worrying about it and and detached from it, but being vigilant, but also saying, you know what – yeah, we can stand up to this. We can call it like we see it. We need people who have whatever platforms they have to be able to say, no, that’s not who we are, and to be willing to get attacked on X by whoever for doing that. And it’s not easy.”

Backlash Highlights Obama’s Own Legacy of Politicization

Detractors wasted no time in highlighting how Obama’s administration weaponized federal agencies against political foes, from aggressive lawsuits against religious groups like the Little Sisters of the Poor to the IRS’s biased scrutiny of conservative organizations and the DOJ’s role in fueling investigations into Trump. These examples painted Obama’s call for impartiality as deeply ironic, especially given his oversight of what many view as a deeply partisan era in federal enforcement.

“Irony alert,” Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) posted.

“He’s desperate. His legacy is trash and he knows it,” Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) added.

Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) added, “Says the guy who presided over the fabrication of the Russian collusion narrative and the IRS targeting of conservatives …”

Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) added, “Barack Obama has no business lecturing anyone about ‘playing things straight.’ Under Obama’s watch: His IRS targeted conservatives; His DOJ spied on reporters; His FBI wiretapped the Trump campaign; His administration pushed the Russiagate hoax against Trump. Obama set the standard for political meddling, and thank goodness President Trump is there to clean up the mess he and Biden left behind.”

“The audacity of hypocrites like @barackobama is breathtaking, after what he did to his political opponents,” actor Nick Searcy commented.

“This is parody, right?” Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) asked.

Escalating Dangers for ICE in a Polarized Climate

Obama’s remarks, which seemed to undermine Trump’s ICE initiatives by portraying them as overreach, have only amplified the challenges faced by federal agents today. Under the lingering influence of Obama’s politicized playbook, ICE personnel are increasingly compelled to safeguard their own lives from violent American rioters who mobilize against immigration enforcement.

In chaotic urban scenes, agents encounter not just non-compliant suspects but aggressive mobs of citizens hurling objects and creating hazardous standoffs, forcing the use of defensive tactics like tear gas while navigating threats from cartels and local agitators—all amid a narrative of “resistance” that Obama’s comments appear to tacitly encourage, leaving agents vulnerable in their duty to uphold the law.

Democrats threaten to throw Donald Trump straight back into court for a ridiculous reason

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Democrats threaten to throw Donald Trump straight back into court for a ridiculous reason

Trump has had his fair share of lawsuits levied against him. But this is beyond the pale.

Now Democrats threatened to throw Donald Trump straight back into court for a ridiculous reason.

Democrats Escalate Fight with Lawsuit Threats Over Shutdown Tactics

Lawmakers from Maryland and Virginia in the Democratic caucus fired off warnings Tuesday, pledging court action against the White House’s aggressive moves, including abrupt dismissals and warnings that sidelined workers might forfeit retroactive wages.

These maneuvers have served as leverage from the administration to prod Senate Democrats into yielding on their steadfast stance to end the partial government closure, though concrete steps only materialized toward the week’s end.

In a memo distributed late last month by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), officials signaled that workforce cuts—known as reductions in force (RIFs)—would exceed standard shutdown furloughs. The warning hung in the air until OMB chief Russ Vought declared on X during the shutdown’s 10th day: “The RIFs have begun.”

By the 14th day, senators from Maryland and Virginia—regions teeming with federal workers—refused to waver, even as dismissals ramped up.

Outrage Mounts Over Firings and Denied Back Pay

“When they tell you when they tell you that the shutdown is making them fire these federal employees, do not believe it for a moment,” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said. “That is a big lie. It is a big fat lie. It is also illegal. And we will see them in court.”

The group also blasted the administration’s hints that furloughed staff could go unpaid upon resolution, a stance clashing with a 2019 law signed by President Donald Trump mandating back pay for such workers. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects around 750,000 non-essential employees affected, with daily back pay potentially totaling $400 million.

“The idea that he doesn’t understand that everybody has to get paid back shows maybe how short his memory span is, or how [he] arbitrarily wants to pick and choose,” Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., said.

Rob Shriver, ex-acting head of the Office of Personnel Management under President Biden and now at the advocacy group Democracy Forward, confirmed a legal challenge was already underway.

“As soon as Russ Vought tweeted on Friday, we were on our way back to court to file an emergency motion to stop those unlawful RIFs right in their tracks,” Shriver said. “A hearing on that motion is tomorrow, and no matter what happens, we will continue to fight these illegal RIFs.”

Shutdown Impasse Deepens Amid Unyielding Positions

Progress toward resolving the deadlock remains elusive, with the Senate set for another showdown Tuesday evening on the House GOP’s continuing resolution (CR), which has flopped seven times already. Entrenched views on both sides show no give.

Under Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Democrats insist on securing an extension for Obamacare subsidies set to lapse before open enrollment kicks off November 1. Republicans in the Senate counter that talks on healthcare can only start once operations resume.

Far from softening Democratic lines, the administration’s hardball appears to have fortified their determination.

“The message we have today is very simple, very simple,” Van Hollen said. “Donald Trump and Russ Vought: stop attacking federal employees. Stop attacking the American people and start negotiating to reopen the federal government and address the looming healthcare crisis that is upon us.”

Trump strikes historic deal that could save average Americans thousands of dollars

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Trump strikes historic deal that could save average Americans thousands of dollars

The President is the master of the art of the deal. And now he’s using his skills for everyone.

Because Trump struck an historic deal that could save average Americans thousands of dollars.

Trump Secures Drug Price Cuts from AstraZeneca

The Trump administration finalized an agreement with AstraZeneca on Friday to slash prescription drug costs, the second major pharmaceutical firm in two weeks to comply with President Trump’s push for affordable medicines.

The pact follows a similar arrangement with Pfizer just 10 days earlier, where Trump compelled companies to implement “Most Favored Nation” pricing, aligning U.S. rates with cheaper international benchmarks.

“It’s pretty beautiful to watch AstraZeneca, the largest pharmaceutical manufacturer in the United Kingdom, committing to offer Americans major discounts on their vast catalog of prescription drugs,” Mr. Trump said from the Oval Office.

Select AstraZeneca medications will become available at reduced rates on the forthcoming TrumpRx platform, set to launch next year.

Major U.S. Investment and Job Growth

Mr. Trump further revealed that the U.K.-headquartered AstraZeneca pledged $50 billion for U.S. investments over five years, focusing on research, development, and production sites. The company initiated construction on a new facility in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Thursday, projected to generate 3,600 jobs, according to the president.

AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot described the agreement as “a big win for the economy and for taxpayers.”

U.S. consumers currently face brand-name drug prices over three times those in other high-income nations within the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, even factoring in domestic manufacturer rebates, based on federal figures.

The U.S. accounts for under 5% of global population yet drives roughly 75% of worldwide pharmaceutical earnings from American buyers.

Trump’s Offensive Against High Drug Costs

Successive presidents across parties have targeted the steep prescription burdens on Americans.

Drug firms leverage substantial U.S. research incentives and healthcare outlays, yet pass little savings to domestic purchasers.

Companies instead offer foreign discounts to penetrate overseas markets, offsetting those reductions via elevated U.S. charges, effectively making Americans foot the bill for both corporate gains and international health programs in R&D and sales.

In May, Mr. Trump issued an executive order mandating steps to equalize U.S. drug pricing with peer countries.

Late July letters to leading manufacturers outlined required measures to match the lowest rates in developed nations.

“In case after case, our citizens pay massively higher prices than other nations pay for the same pill, from the same factory, effectively subsidizing socialism abroad with skyrocketing prices at home,” Mr. Trump stated then.

“So, we would spend tremendous amounts of money in order to provide inexpensive drugs to another country. And when I say the price is different, you can see some examples where the price is beyond anything — four times, five times different.”

Jimmy Kimmel got behind the microphone and started crying

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Jimmy Kimmel got behind the microphone and started crying

Kimmel has been under fire for his heartless comments about Charlie Kirk. Now he’s playing the victim.

And Jimmy Kimmel got behind the microphone and started crying.

Kimmel Revives Grievances Over Hiatus

Late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel revisited his short-lived TV suspension on Wednesday at the Bloomberg Screentime gathering, accusing conservative outlets of deliberately twisting his remarks on the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

The 57-year-old entertainer recounted his response to the incident during the event.

“I didn’t think there was a big problem,” Kimmel said of his initial take on Kirk’s killing. “I just saw it as distortion on the part of some of the right-wing media networks, and I aimed to correct it.”

Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw suggested Kimmel’s statements faced misrepresentation, prompting agreement from the host.

“It was intentionally and I think maliciously mischaracterized,” Kimmel replied.

Kimmel elaborated that he believed his career was over during the fallout, telling Variety he confided to his wife, “That’s it. It’s over,” as Disney halted production and affiliates balked at airing episodes.

Backlash from Kirk Assassination Comments

Kimmel drew intense scrutiny last month after declaring “the MAGA gang” was “trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.”

The remark prompted a suspension of his program, igniting widespread condemnation from Hollywood figures and free speech advocates who viewed it as Trump administration overreach. The break spanned under seven days, after which Kimmel returned with an emotional segment skirting a full retraction.

“It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man,” Kimmel stated, referencing his prior words on Kirk. “I don’t think there’s anything funny about it … nor was it my intention to blame any specific group for what was the actions … of an obviously deeply disturbed individual. That was really the opposite of the point I was trying to make. But I understand that to some, that felt either ill-timed or unclear, or maybe both, and to those who think I did point a finger, I get why you’re upset.”

Critics, including those at the New York Post, blasted Kimmel for doubling down at the Bloomberg event, calling his stance “reprehensible” amid ongoing debates over late-night bias.

Return Episode and Shifting Views

Kimmel told Bloomberg his post-hiatus broadcast “probably went as well as it could go.”

The host once implied the Trump team orchestrated his time off but shifted tone in the interview, expressing eagerness for a guest spot—despite earlier claims of “pressure” from the administration that nearly ended his show, as reported by the Los Angeles Times.

Kimmel’s reentry show posted strong viewership—though the surge quickly faded, with some outlets framing the saga as a broader caution on censorship in a polarized media landscape.

Trump body-slams CNN reporter for asking one ridiculous question

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Trump body-slams CNN reporter for asking one ridiculous question

The mainstream media don’t know when to call it quits. Instead they’ll keep egging Trump on.

But now Trump body-slammed a CNN reporter for asking one ridiculous question.

Trump Brushes Off CNN Question Amid White House Briefing

During a White House roundtable on Antifa on Wednesday, President Trump sharply rebuffed a query from CNN’s senior White House correspondent Kristen Holmes, linking her dismissal to her network affiliation and opting to skip her entirely.

The exchange unfolded as Secretary of State Marco Rubio handed Trump a note on the emerging Israel-Hamas cease-fire announcement.

As reporters posed questions, Holmes sought clarification on Trump’s involvement in the peace process: “Are you personally participating?”

Trump interrupted immediately, addressing the room’s senior officials: “This is CNN speaking, by the way.” “So, you know, this is one of the worst reporters that you’ll ever see.” “I don’t even want to take her question. It’s a waste of time,” he added with a wave of his hand.

He promptly shifted to the following journalist, bypassing further engagement.

Unveiling Phase One of Middle East Peace Initiative

In a Wednesday Truth Social update, Trump disclosed that Hamas and Israel had endorsed the initial stage of his comprehensive 20-point Middle East framework, signaling a potential turning point in the protracted conflict.

“The big thing is hostages are going to be released probably, our time, would be, probably Monday,” Trump shared in a subsequent Fox News interview with Sean Hannity, outlining key elements of the accord.

A high-ranking White House aide indicated the pact, which includes a temporary halt to Gaza hostilities, awaits Israeli cabinet ratification on Thursday.

Provisions call for partial Israeli military withdrawals from select Gaza areas.

Personal Outreach to Hostage Families on Deal Progress

Shortly after the reveal, Trump connected with relatives of the captives, who were gathered alongside Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, assuring them of an imminent resolution: “they’re all coming back on Monday.”

Trump framed his mediation role as a “great honor to be involved” in what he called “probably the biggest deal ever made.”

Trump moves to completely cripple the IRS with a daring and unprecedented act

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Trump moves to completely cripple the IRS with a daring and unprecedented act

Donald Trump has plenty of tricks up his sleeve. But this one may take the cake.

Because Trump moved to completely cripple the IRS with a daring and unprecedented act.

IRS Announces Mass Furloughs Amid Shutdown

The Internal Revenue Service informed employees on Wednesday that thousands will be furloughed as the partial government shutdown extends into its second week, according to an updated contingency plan.

The plan retains 39,870 IRS employees, representing 53.6% of the workforce, with those continuing operations compensated using “non-expiring funds.” Of the retained staff, 24,470 are assigned to the Taxpayer Services division.

The agency’s original plan kept all employees on duty for the first five business days after the Oct. 1 lapse, but did not outline steps beyond Oct. 7. Furloughs now coincide with the Oct. 15 deadline for extended 2024 federal tax returns.

Impacts on Tax Processing and Public Services

The National Treasury Employees Union, representing tens of thousands of IRS workers, warned of disruptions from the staff reductions. “Due to the government shutdown the American people lost access to many vital services provided by the IRS when the agency furloughed thousands of employees,” the union stated. “Expect increased wait times, backlogs and delays implementing tax law changes as the shutdown continues.”

“Taxpayers around the country will now have a much harder time getting the assistance they need, just as they get ready to file their extension returns due next week,” the statement added.

The union highlighted operational gaps, noting a “complete lack of planning” from the IRS that left employees “in the dark about their work status until their supervisor informed them today.”

“Every day these employees are locked out of work is another day of frustration for taxpayers and a growing backlog of work that sits and waits for the shutdown to end.”

Furloughed workers and those working without pay will receive backpay once funding resumes, per agency notifications reported by the Associated Press.

Union Calls for Resolution as Stalemate Persists

NTEU pressed Congress and the Trump administration to end the impasse. The union urged congressional lawmakers and the Trump administration to reach an agreement that reopens the government.

The shutdown affects an estimated 750,000 federal workers daily, with President Trump last week indicating some could face termination.

Senate Democrats, except for three, have blocked a Republican short-term funding bill maintaining pre-shutdown levels through Nov. 21. Democrats seek inclusion of pandemic-era Obamacare subsidy extensions and reversals to Medicaid payment and eligibility adjustments in any resolution.

White House Press Secretary calls out CNN reporter in front of everyone

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White House Press Secretary calls out CNN reporter in front of everyone

CNN has had a checkered history with the truth. That fact is especially true in their reporting of Donald Trump.

And now the White House Press Secretary calls out a CNN reporter in front of everyone.

White House Briefing Spotlights Portland Protest Coverage

In a White House press briefing on October 6, 2025, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt pressed CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins to verify reports on Portland, Oregon, protests through direct observation, amid President Donald Trump’s proposal to deploy National Guard troops.

The exchange highlighted tensions over demonstrations targeting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, where federal agents have faced nightly confrontations.

Portland saw renewed clashes on October 5 and 6, with protesters gathering outside the ICE detention center on South Macadam Avenue.

Local police arrested two individuals on Sunday for harassment and assault during the events. Earlier, on October 4, about 400 demonstrators marched against potential Guard involvement, resulting in three arrests after federal agents used tear gas and pepper spray.

Key Moments in the Exchange

Collins challenged the deployment’s necessity, citing Portland Police Chief Bob Day. “I spoke to the police chief of Portland last week. He said that the president’s claims just don’t match up with what’s happening on the ground,” she said, asking if Leavitt had heard from Guard supporters.

Leavitt advocated for firsthand accounts: “I would encourage you, as a reporter, to go on the ground and to take a look for yourself… independent journalists… have been in the middle of these riots, and they have witnessed the anarchy that is taking place night after night. It’s on video!” She noted plans to host such reporters at the White House.

When Collins interjected about airing footage on CNN, Leavitt suggested her sources might be biased: “You’re probably talking to partisan Democrat officials who are opposed to everything this president does.”

She urged speaking to affected residents, adding of protesters, “These people are not there to peacefully protest, they are there to cause mayhem and havoc.”

The clip, shared by Collins on X, drew over 1,900 likes and mixed reactions.

Broader Context and Legal Developments

The unrest builds on Portland’s protest history, including 2018 ICE office closures and 2020 courthouse attacks during Black Lives Matter actions. Trump has called the city “war-torn,” arguing disruptions justify Guard aid.

However, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut blocked the deployment on October 6 until October 18, finding insufficient evidence of severe hindrance. The Justice Department appealed to the 9th Circuit.

On October 2, journalist Nick Sortor’s arrest at a protest led to a DOJ probe into Portland police bias. Oregon officials report only 25 citywide arrests in June 2025, with none since.

Supreme Court gifts Donald Trump a huge victory that sent Democrats spiraling

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Even the courts in America are starting to get fed up with Democrat policy. And they are turning Washington, D.C. on its head.

Because the Supreme Court gifted Donald Trump a huge victory that sent Democrats spiraling.

Johnson Forces Dems’ Hand in Shutdown Showdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., ramped up the pressure on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Friday by axing next week’s legislative slate, stranding lawmakers in their home districts until at least October 14—a masterstroke to expose Democratic intransigence and rally public support for GOP fiscal restraint as the 2025 government shutdown lurches into its second week.

This calculated recess not only saves taxpayer money on empty chambers but shines a spotlight on Senate Democrats’ serial rejection of the House GOP’s sensible stopgap, forcing them to own the chaos from their ivory towers while federal workers and families bear the brunt.

The House was primed for a October 7 return after idling since September 19. Johnson laid it bare to reporters: no deal, no session.

“We passed it, and it’s been rejected by the Senate,” the House speaker told reporters during a news conference. “So the House will come back into session and do its work as soon as Chuck Schumer allows us to reopen the government. That’s plain and simple.”

Jeffries’ Empty Threat Highlights Dem Disarray

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., blustered during his own Friday presser that he’d drag Democrats back to D.C. next week solo—a hollow flex that two sources confirmed to Fox News Digital was just one arrow in the GOP’s quiver, fine-tuned after the Senate’s predictable no-vote.

For the fourth time Friday, Senate Democrats torpedoed the GOP’s continuing resolution (CR): a no-frills extension of fiscal year 2025 funding levels, plus $88 million in bipartisan bolstering for congressional, White House, and judicial security—measures with cross-aisle backing that could’ve kept paychecks flowing.

Democrats howl over their exclusion from negotiations, but their real gripe is the GOP’s refusal to rubber-stamp enhanced Obamacare subsidies set to lapse end-2025, a pandemic-era handout that’s ballooned costs without delivering promised results.

Their retaliatory CR to October 31? A partisan poison pill undoing Medicaid reforms from the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” and resurrecting Trump-era defunding of NPR and PBS—classic left-wing payback that Republicans rightly trash as a non-starter.

As Jeffries fumes, Republicans remind voters: Democrats greenlit 13 identical “clean” CRs under Biden, proving their current tantrum is pure power-play hypocrisy.

Epstein Probe Delay Fits GOP’s Prudent Path

The shutdown breather conveniently shelves a contentious push for fresh Jeffrey Epstein DOJ files, dodging a bipartisan discharge petition from Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., that needed one final signature—easily nabbed if Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz., swears in post-special election.

GOP brass dismisses it as redundant grandstanding, with the House Oversight Committee already dissecting the DOJ’s Epstein bungles under Trump’s watchful eye.

Johnson flagged to Fox News Digital this week that the cross-party bill risks unmasking victims’ private details, a red line for responsible conservatives who prioritize justice without collateral damage.

Schumer twisted the knife at his briefing: “Johnson and the House Republicans care more about protecting the Epstein files than protecting the American people.”

With Trump championing the GOP’s disciplined approach—slashing waste while safeguarding essentials—Johnson’s stand buys time for public pressure to mount on Democrats, ensuring any resolution favors everyday Americans over elite entitlements. As the clock ticks, it’s clear: Republican resolve will break the deadlock, delivering the efficient government voters demanded.

Tim Walz confesses what he did to Kamala that doomed her campaign

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Tim Walz confesses what he did to Kamala that doomed her campaign

Kamala and Tim were never a great match. And now they’re finally telling all.

Because Tim Walz confessed what he did to Kamala that doomed her campaign.

Walz Admits Debate Shortcomings in Wake of Harris’ Critique

Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, reflecting on his 2024 vice presidential debate against JD Vance, conceded during a YouTube-posted MinnPost Festival session Tuesday that his approach may have been overly lenient toward his opponent in a contest riddled with Democratic missteps.

The October 1, 2024, encounter unfolded as “largely civil” and infused with “midwestern nice,” though Walz faltered with repeated gaffes. Addressing Saturday’s MinnPost discussion, he acknowledged Vice President Kamala Harris’ pointed assessment of his performance in her recent memoir.

“As far as the book and things like that go, I think she has every right to be critical. I do think I let her down on a couple things,” Walz said. “And I warned them my Minnesota nice thing is if somebody’s being nice to me, I’ll be nice to them … These people have seen me debate. I know my subject. I’m pretty good at it. I don’t think I’m particularly mean.”

Probing the Politeness: Walz Grapples with Perceived Boost to Vance

Moderator Lulu Garcia-Navarro pressed Walz on whether his demeanor allowed Vance to project a “more collegial side,” potentially aiding the Republican’s image. Walz appeared to agree before minimizing the debate’s weight, then retracting the dismissal.

“It did matter though, and I think in the moment we were in, in preparing for that, and quite honestly, we did not prepare for him to be more cordial. The expectation was that he would do the false attacks and do some of that. And they didn’t,” the governor said.

“So, I’ll give them this — they were well prepared. But my goal was to try and find, you know, getting there. And I’m saying, ‘We all want to fix immigration, but you’re doing the ‘dogs and cats’ stuff. What we’re talking about is fixing the system, adjudicating asylum claims faster.’”

“That was viewed as me trying to find common ground. And the teacher in me, and this is a nervous tick or habit that we have when you’re a teacher, when someone else is speaking next to you, you instinctively nod and listen and try and listen,” he added.

“And that was viewed as — and the vice president took it — that I was agreeing on some of the things that were a personal attack on her. And it wasn’t that at all. Because when we’re teachers or in any other one, like, ‘That’s really interesting. It’s dumb as hell but it’s very interesting.’ And I was doing that.”

Harris’ Memoir Highlights Internal Democratic Frustrations

Harris’ “107 Days” levels direct criticism at Walz for “nodding and smiling” during Vance’s remarks, interpreting it as falling for “fake bipartisanship” and a contrived amiability, according to Fox News.

“I told the television screen: ‘You’re not there to make friends with the guy who is attacking your running mate,’” she wrote.

The book further faulted Walz for mishandling a question on a CNN report that exposed his incorrect claim of being in Hong Kong during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing.

Compounding the scrutiny, an October 2, 2024, MSNBC “Morning Joe” panel voiced dismay at Walz’s inability to counter Vance effectively, particularly his response to the Tiananmen inaccuracy, underscoring broader Democratic concerns over the ticket’s debate readiness.

Chuck Schumer becomes a laughingstock in front of the Senate for these embarrassing comments

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Chuck Schumer becomes a laughingstock in front of the Senate for these embarrassing comments

Schumer has had some rough moments as a U.S. Senator. But this may take the cake.

And Chuck Schumer becomes a laughingstock in front of the Senate for these embarrassing comments.

The U.S. Senate turned into a circus Tuesday night when Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) tried to dismiss a stinging New York Times poll as “biased.” The poll exposed what most Americans already know: the Democrat push to shut down the government is a reckless stunt nobody asked for. Schumer’s whining only proved how out of touch he is with the heart of the country.

A New York Times/Siena poll, conducted from September 22 to September 27 with 1,313 registered voters, asked a straightforward question: should Democrats shut down the government if their demands aren’t met? The answer was a landslide. A massive 65 percent of respondents said Democrats should keep the government open, while only 27 percent backed their shutdown scheme. The numbers are a gut punch to the left’s agenda.

Even more embarrassing for Schumer, his own party is divided. Less than half of Democrat voters in the poll supported shutting down the government over unmet demands. That’s right—Schumer’s base isn’t even on board with this disaster. It’s a clear sign the Democrats are marching to the beat of their own elitist drum, ignoring the will of the people.

Then came the moment that had senators howling with laughter. Just after 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, with the shutdown looming, Schumer took the Senate floor and tried to wave off the poll. “Now I know the leader is going to show a poll that says that the Democrats will be blamed for the shutdown. There are many more polls that show Republicans are blamed. The question in that poll is biased. Biased. It’s in the New York Times, but it’s biased —” he said, before the chamber erupted, cutting him off.

Schumer, doubling down, added, “That’s true. I don’t always believe in the New York Times, you can be sure of that. Neither do you.” The irony was rich. Here’s a Democrat leader, trashing his hometown paper—one of the left’s favorite mouthpieces—because it dared to print inconvenient facts. The laughter from his colleagues said it all: Schumer’s desperation was showing.

The clock hit midnight on October 1, and the government shut down. Why? Democrats blocked a clean continuing resolution (CR) from Republicans—a no-drama plan to keep the government funded. Instead of working together, Democrats chose chaos, proving they care more about their agenda than the American people.

This shutdown is a textbook Democrat power grab. They’ve spent years blaming Republicans for every budget fight, but now the mask is off. The New York Times poll shows 65 percent of Americans want the government to stay open, yet Democrats are holding it hostage. It’s a betrayal of the hardworking taxpayers who keep this nation running.

Republicans, by contrast, offered a common-sense solution. Their clean CR was about stability, not political games. But Democrats couldn’t resist turning it into a spectacle, leaving federal workers, national parks, and essential services in the lurch. The choice was clear: Republicans stand for order, while Democrats thrive on disorder.

Schumer’s claim that the New York Times is “biased” isn’t just laughable—it’s a sign of panic. When even a left-wing outlet like the Times prints data that exposes Democrat overreach, you know they’re in trouble. This poll isn’t an outlier; it’s a warning shot from the American people.

The shutdown’s consequences are real. Federal employees face furloughs, families can’t visit national parks, and critical services grind to a halt. All because Democrats prioritized their ego over the public good. The 65 percent of Americans who opposed this shutdown aren’t just a number—they’re the backbone of this country, fed up with being ignored.

For too long, Democrats have leaned on the media to spin their failures. But when the New York Times prints the truth, their narrative crumbles. Schumer’s Senate floor meltdown was a moment of clarity: the left’s grip on the story is slipping, and Americans are seeing through the charade.

This fight is bigger than a budget. It’s about who runs this country—the people or a handful of elitist politicians. Democrats want to hold America hostage, but the people have spoken. They want a government that works, not one that throws tantrums for headlines.

Republicans need to keep the pressure on, exposing Democrat hypocrisy at every turn. The American people deserve leaders who listen, not ones who dismiss their concerns and mock the truth.

As the shutdown drags on, the blame lands squarely on Schumer and his party. They had a chance to do right by America but chose chaos instead. The New York Times poll wasn’t “biased”—it was a reality check. And if Schumer thinks he can dodge it by trashing his own side’s paper, he’s in for a rude awakening.

This shutdown isn’t just a policy failure—it’s a symptom of a deeper problem. The left thinks they can bully the country into submission, but the people are done with their games.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

Trump secures a major court victory against this Big Tech giant

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Trump secures a major court victory against this Big Tech giant

The president has had all sorts of legal woes over the past few years. But he’s quickly starting to come out on the right side of many of these battles.

And Trump secured a major court victory against this Big Tech giant.

In a major win for free speech and accountability, YouTube has finally caved and agreed to fork over $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump. The suit stemmed from the tech giant’s heavy-handed suspension of his account back in 2021, right after the chaos on January 6.

This payout isn’t just pocket change—it’s a direct slap at the Big Tech overlords who tried to silence the people’s choice. Court papers reveal that the lion’s share, a whopping $22 million, heads straight to the Trust for the National Mall. This group focuses on fixing up and boosting America’s iconic landmarks.

According to CNN, that cash will fuel the building of a brand-new White House State Ballroom, turning a vision into reality on hallowed ground. It’s a fitting tribute to Trump’s enduring legacy, channeling tech dollars back into the heart of the nation.

The leftover $2.5 million from the settlement gets split among other folks in the fight, including the American Conservative Union, per The Wall Street Journal.

YouTube, under Google’s Alphabet umbrella, yanked Trump’s channel claiming he broke rules on stirring up violence during his last days in office. But fast-forward two years, and they brought it back online—making them the last holdout among the social media giants to face the music in court.

Trump didn’t stop at YouTube; he took on the whole cartel. Meta, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, coughed up $25 million back in January to end their own legal battle.

Most of that Meta money poured into Trump’s upcoming presidential library down in Miami, Florida—a beacon for future generations to remember his America First agenda.

Then there’s X, the platform once called Twitter, which settled for $10 million in February. Elon Musk, a Trump supporter, snapped it up in 2022 and wasted no time reinstating the president’s account that same year.

Meta dragged their feet longer, only letting Trump back on in February 2023. But in the end, justice caught up, thanks to relentless pressure.

Behind all these courtroom triumphs stands Trump lawyer John Coale, who masterminded the cases against these tech titans. He didn’t mince words on why they folded so fast.

“If he had not been re-elected, we would have been in court for 1,000 years,” Coale said, per the Wall Street Journal. “It was his re-election that made the difference.”

That’s the power of the ballot box—Trump’s landslide return to the White House shifted the ground under Big Tech’s feet, forcing them to pay up instead of dragging things out forever.

This isn’t just about money; it’s a message that conservatives won’t roll over when elites try to muzzle dissent. Trump’s victories here expose the bias baked into these platforms.

Meanwhile, Trump’s been building bridges in Silicon Valley during his latest campaign and now in his second term.

Key players like Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Alphabet’s Sundar Pichai showed up front and center at his inauguration, rubbing elbows with Musk.

It’s a sign that even the tech moguls are starting to get it—America’s back under strong leadership, and they’re wise to align rather than fight the tide. These settlements mark a turning point, putting real consequences on censorship and funneling resources back to patriotic causes.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

China throws down the gauntlet to Donald Trump and things aren’t going to be pretty

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China throws down the gauntlet to Donald Trump and things aren’t going to be pretty

America and China have been waging a silent war for decades. The communist regime considers us its number one enemy.

Now China threw down the gauntlet to Donald Trump and things aren’t going to be pretty.

Imagine trying to win back your old family home after handing over the keys to a rough crowd – that’s the uphill battle President Donald Trump is facing with his recent push to reclaim Bagram Airfield from the Taliban in Afghanistan. Four years after the chaotic U.S. pullout left this strategic gem in terrorist hands, Trump dropped the bombshell that America is “trying” to get it back, but experts like Bill Roggio warn that China is lurking in the wings, ready to slam the door shut on any such deal.

The Taliban’s Ironclad Hold on America’s Former Stronghold

Picture this: Bagram, that massive airbase just 30 miles north of Kabul, was once the nerve center for U.S. operations in Afghanistan – a sprawling hub with runways long enough for bombers and enough space to house thousands of troops.

Trump insists his 2020 Doha deal with the Taliban never meant to surrender it outright. “We were going to keep it,” he told reporters during a U.K. visit last week, blaming the Biden crew for the full handover that left it “for nothing.”

But here’s the cold reality: The Taliban isn’t budging. As Roggio, the sharp-eyed senior editor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Long War Journal, put it bluntly, “First of all, the Taliban will never accept the return to the US. I’d sooner…believe the Taliban would give up on its Sharia or Islamic law before I’d believe that it would let the U.S. return.”

Even if cooler heads prevailed and talks somehow started, Roggio doubts the militants would ever warm to the idea of American boots back on their turf.

From a conservative standpoint, it’s infuriating – we built it, bled for it, and now it’s a symbol of how weakness emboldens our enemies. Trump’s eyeing it not just for nostalgia, but for its prime spot overlooking potential threats, like that supposed Chinese nuclear site “an hour away.” (Though open-source intel hasn’t pinned down any such facility that close, and neither the White House nor Pentagon would spill the beans.)

China’s Quiet Power Play in a Terror-Riddled Backyard

Now, enter the real roadblock: Beijing, with its deep pockets and deeper ambitions. Since the U.S. hightailed it out, Afghanistan’s treasure trove of minerals – lithium for batteries, copper for wires, gold for bling, uranium for… well, you get it – has become China’s playground. They’re the first to slap an ambassador in Kabul back in 2023, and just last August, Foreign Minister Wang Yi jetted in for chummy chats with Taliban bigwig Amir Khan Muttaqi.

The Taliban spilled that China was all in on mining deals and ramping up trade, a lifeline for their cash-strapped regime teetering on economic collapse. Roggio doesn’t mince words: “The Chinese just wield significant influence with the Taliban, particularly when it comes to something like the U.S. return.” If Uncle Sam knocks, expect Beijing to whisper sweet nothings – or threats – in the Taliban’s ear, maybe yanking those lucrative mining rights or dialing back diplomatic nods.

“They would pressure the Taliban by possibly canceling those mining rights, by restricting trade, by ending political and diplomatic recognition. These are all things that are important to the Taliban as they try to develop as a government and try to become legitimately recognized.”

It’s no secret China and Russia want America sidelined, free to weave their Belt and Road web through this mineral-rich mess of a country. For conservatives who see the world through a lens of realpolitik, this is exhibit A of how our retreat handed our rivals a golden ticket – literally.

A Ticking Terror Time Bomb We Can’t Ignore

But the real gut punch? Those billions from Chinese mining deals could flood Taliban coffers, supercharging the very jihadists who sheltered al Qaeda pre-9/11. Roggio paints a grim picture: “Why is this important? Because al Qaeda and other terrorist groups are using Afghanistan as a base of operations,” with training camps popping up in 13 of the country’s 34 provinces. The Taliban? They’re rolling out the red carpet – religious schools for recruits, safe houses for al Qaeda brass shuttling to Iran, even weapons depots stocked and ready.

“The growing Taliban-Chinese relationship is something we should worry about. The Chinese can give the Taliban access to technology – military technology,” Roggio cautioned. “They could give them the resources that they need.” And the kicker: “Afghanistan looks actually far worse today than it looked on Sept. 10, 2001, the day before the 9/11 attacks.”

Trump’s gambit feels like a much-needed gut check for a nation weary of endless wars but allergic to the alternative: a terrorist haven bankrolled by our top adversary. Whether it’s feasible or not, it’s a reminder that strength projects power – and right now, we’re playing catch-up in a game where the stakes couldn’t be higher.

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