The tide is turning in America. And the Left is powerless to stop it.

And now a federal court smacked Democrats with a reality check they never saw coming.

A federal district court delivered a major blow to the outgoing Biden administration’s pro-LGBTQ rewrite of Title IX on Thursday morning, striking it down nationwide. Critics had long argued the changes undermined women’s and girls’ sports.

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern Division of Kentucky issued the decision in *Tennessee v. Cardona*, declaring the administration’s “Final Rule and its corresponding regulations exceed the Department’s authority under Title IX.”

The court also found the rewrite unconstitutional, calling it “the result of arbitrary and capricious agency action.” The ruling slammed the administration’s attempt to redefine Title IX protections by “expanding the meaning of ‘on the basis of s-x’ to include ‘gender identity,’” saying it “turns Title IX on its head.”

Title IX, a 1972 civil rights law, prohibits discrimination in education based on s-x, including in sports.

The Biden administration’s rewrite attempted to include “gender” and “s-xual orientation” under its protections, sparking widespread opposition from conservatives and women’s rights advocates. Critics warned the changes would force female athletes to compete against biologically male individuals identifying as transgender.

Republican Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti celebrated the decision on X (formerly Twitter), calling it a “massive win for TN and the country!”

“The court’s order is [a] resounding victory for the protection of girls’ privacy in locker rooms and showers, and for the freedom to speak biologically-accurate pronouns,” Skrmetti said. Tennessee was one of the plaintiffs in the case.

Retired collegiate swimmer and prominent women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines also applauded the decision, calling it a “win for girls and women everywhere!!!” She added, “Common sense is slowly returning.”

The conservative Christian legal group Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), representing a West Virginia high school female athlete and Christian Educators Association International in the case, described the decision as a sweeping rejection of the Biden administration’s overreach.

“The ruling applies nationwide and to every part of the Biden Title IX rule, meaning the rule is completely invalidated, and the U.S. Department of Education is unable to enforce it—anywhere,” ADF stated in a press release.

ADF President Kristen Waggoner hailed the decision as a “colossal win for women and girls across the country.”

“With this ruling, the federal court in Kentucky rejected the entire Biden rule and the administration’s illegal actions,” Waggoner said. She highlighted the significance for students, including one of ADF’s clients, who faced harassment by a male student in both the locker room and on her sports team.

Waggoner further emphasized that the Supreme Court now has an opportunity to bolster these protections by addressing cases challenging West Virginia and Idaho laws that preserve women’s sports.

Republican Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares echoed the celebration, declaring, “All of America is now safe from Biden’s attempt to undermine half a century of landmark protections for women,” in a post on X.

Tiffany Justice, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, a leading parents’ rights group, praised the court’s defense of constitutional principles. “Parents win. Biden loses. Again,” she wrote on X. Justice added, “The US Constitution matters, and no federal law can compel the speech of pronouns in support of gender ideology nonsense in public school – K-12 or colleges.”

The Family Research Council also weighed in on X, expressing relief that “there will be no federal mandate to redefine s-x to include gender identity through Title IX.”

However, the FRC cautioned that the battle against gender ideology is far from over. “There is still much work to do to root gender ideology out of governments everywhere, at all levels,” the group said.

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The bureaucracy in Washington, D.C. has gotten out of hand. Things are about to change.

And now these federal agencies are on the chopping block thanks to Donald Trump.

Aides for Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy are actively engaging with federal government staffers to shape the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), according to a recent report.

Representatives of DOGE have begun discussions with employees from over a dozen federal agencies, including the Treasury Department, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services, The Washington Post revealed Friday.

Musk and Ramaswamy’s Vision for Government Reform

Musk and Ramaswamy are spearheading DOGE as a blue-ribbon committee independent of the federal government. Their mission: tackle government inefficiency, excessive spending, and bureaucratic waste. The committee plans to propose executive actions for the incoming Trump administration and collaborate with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to implement reforms.

Their ambitious goal is to identify and eliminate $2 trillion from the federal budget through spending cuts, program reductions, and streamlining the federal workforce. However, Musk has tempered expectations, suggesting that achieving a $1 trillion cut may be a more realistic outcome.

“I think we’ll try for $2 trillion. I think that’s like the best-case outcome,” Musk said at the CES tech trade show in Las Vegas on Wednesday, as reported by the Post.

“But I do think that you kind of have to have some overage. I think if we try for $2 trillion, we’ve got a good shot at getting $1 [trillion].”

Growing Support from Capitol Hill

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have shown enthusiasm for DOGE’s mission. Representatives Aaron Bean (R-Fla.) and Pete Sessions (R-Texas) launched the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus last year to support the initiative.

“Our national debt has surpassed a staggering $36 trillion and should be a wakeup call for all Americans,” said Rep. Bean, co-chair of the House DOGE Caucus, in a November statement.

“We must take action to avoid diving headfirst off the cliff of fiscal ruin. I’m thrilled with President-elect Trump’s appointment of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead DOGE, but taking on Crazy Town will be no easy task — they will need partners.”

Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has been named to oversee the Senate DOGE Caucus. “The tables are finally turning, the knives are out, and waste is on the chopping block,” Ernst declared in a statement last November.

Building the Framework for Efficiency

DOGE currently operates with a team of approximately 50 staff members, working out of SpaceX’s offices in Washington, D.C. The group plans to double its staff after President-elect Trump’s inauguration on January 20, according to the Post.

While Ramaswamy’s representative declined to comment, the initiative has sparked similar efforts at the state level. Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire announced the creation of the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) during her inaugural address.

“COGE will make us smarter than ever before when it comes to saving taxpayer dollars and finding better ways to serve the people of our state,” Ayotte said.

As DOGE ramps up its operations, it represents a bold attempt to reshape government operations and bring fiscal responsibility to the forefront of the national agenda.

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Biden’s time is almost up. There’s no hiding it anymore.

And now a devastating test result is the nail in the coffin for Joe Biden.

Biden’s Leadership Draws Tepid Ratings as Term Ends

As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office, a mere one in four Americans describe his tenure as that of a “great or good” president, according to a revealing AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll released Friday.

This lukewarm reception places Biden well below his predecessors, Donald Trump and Barack Obama, in public perception.

The poll found that just 22% of respondents believe Biden, now 82, successfully fulfilled the promises he made during his campaign. Meanwhile, 39% of Americans said he “tried but failed to keep his promises,” and an additional 38% dismissed his efforts entirely.

For context, Donald Trump received a 36% approval rating as a “great or good” president during his first term, while Barack Obama fared significantly better, with 52% of respondents offering him high marks over his two terms in office.

Divided Support Among Party Lines

Democratic voters showed considerably more support for Biden than their independent or Republican counterparts. Half of Democratic respondents rated him as “great or good,” but this figure plunged to just 10% among independents and a dismal 4% among Republicans.

The disparity extended to perceptions of Biden’s ability to deliver on his campaign promises. While 42% of Democrats believed he met expectations, only 12% of independents and 4% of Republicans agreed.

Biden’s overall approval rating stood at 39%, a slight improvement from his term-low of 38% in January 2024. However, this figure marks a dramatic decline from the 61% approval rating he enjoyed when he took office in January 2021.

Economic and Policy Concerns

The survey underscored a broad dissatisfaction with the impact of Biden’s policies on Americans’ daily lives and the nation’s trajectory. A significant 38% of respondents felt their families were worse off since Biden assumed office, and 46% said the country as a whole had deteriorated under his leadership.

Economic woes dominated the list of concerns. More than half (58%) attributed their rising cost of living to the president’s policies, signaling frustration with his handling of inflation and economic challenges. Similarly, 56% criticized his administration’s approach to immigration, citing ineffective border control and policies.

Biden also faced scrutiny for his handling of international affairs. A majority of respondents (52%) disapproved of his response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, reflecting widespread unease over his leadership on the global stage.

Declining Momentum

The AP-NORC poll highlights Biden’s declining momentum as his presidency winds down, showing dissatisfaction across key issues that have defined his tenure. The results provide a stark contrast to the optimism many Americans expressed at the outset of his administration.

The poll, conducted from December 5 to December 9, surveyed 1,251 U.S. adults and carries a margin of error of ±3.7 percentage points.

As Biden prepares to exit the political stage, the results capture a sobering snapshot of a presidency that struggled to meet the expectations of the American people.

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Donald Trump tried to warn everyone. He predicted this catastrophe but now it’s too late.

And Trump’s ominous warning was ignored by Democrats and now all hell is breaking loose.

President-elect Donald Trump, poised to begin his second term, has renewed his criticism of California Governor Gavin Newsom for what he describes as failed wildfire management policies. This comes years after Trump initially warned Newsom during his first administration, highlighting the state’s recurring wildfire crises.

“The Governor of California, @GavinNewsom, has done a terrible job of forest management. I told him from the first day we met that he must ‘clean’ his forest floors regardless of what his bosses, the environmentalists, DEMAND of him. Must also do burns and cut fire stoppers,” Trump posted to X in 2019 during the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County.

“Every year, as the fire’s rage & California burns, it is the same thing—and then he comes to the Federal Government for $$$ help. No more. Get your act together Governor. You don’t see close to the level of burn in other states,” he added in the same thread.

In response, Newsom, then navigating the state’s ongoing battles with wildfires, framed the crisis as a consequence of climate change. “We’re successfully waging war against thousands of fires started across the state in the last few weeks due to extreme weather created by climate change while Trump is conducting a full on assault against the antidotes,” he said, according to the Washington Post.

Fast forward to 2025, with catastrophic wildfires raging across Los Angeles County, Trump has once again placed blame squarely on Newsom. Days before his inauguration as the 47th president, Trump took to Truth Social to reignite his criticism, specifically referencing Newsom’s environmental policies.

“Governor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before him that would have allowed millions of gallons of water, from excess rain and snow melt from the North, to flow daily into many parts of California, including the areas that are currently burning in a virtually apocalyptic way,” Trump wrote.

“He wanted to protect an essentially worthless fish called a smelt, by giving it less water (it didn’t work!), but didn’t care about the people of California. Now the ultimate price is being paid. I will demand that this incompetent governor allow beautiful, clean, fresh water to FLOW INTO CALIFORNIA! He is the blame for this. On top of it all, no water for fire hydrants, not firefighting planes. A true disaster!”

Newsom’s communications director, Izzy Gardon, refuted Trump’s claims in a statement to Fox Digital, dismissing the so-called “water restoration declaration” as a fabrication. “We’re focused on protecting lives and battling these blazes—not playing politics,” Gardon said, adding that the administration has ensured adequate resources for firefighters.

Trump’s criticism of Newsom is not new. During his first term, the former president repeatedly blasted the governor for what he called poor forest management, even threatening to cut federal funds.

In a 2019 X post, Trump declared: “Billions of dollars are sent to the State of California for Forest fires that, with proper Forest Management, would never happen. Unless they get their act together, which is unlikely, I have ordered FEMA to send no more money. It is a disgraceful situation in lives & money!”

Newsom and other Leftists have long attributed the state’s intensifying wildfires to climate change, with Newsom dismissing Trump’s focus on forest management. “You don’t believe in climate change. You are excused from this conversation,” Newsom famously replied in 2019.

While Newsom pledged reforms to California’s wildfire prevention strategies in 2019, a 2021 investigation by NPR revealed significant discrepancies between his claims and actual outcomes.

The report found that Newsom overstated the acreage treated with fire prevention measures by nearly 700%. State officials cited challenges posed by the pandemic and an unprecedented wildfire season for the shortfall.

Despite these criticisms, Newsom’s administration points to progress in recent years, including the hiring of 3,000 additional firefighters and the implementation of the Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan, which is reportedly advancing all 99 of its key actions.

Currently, Los Angeles County faces one of its most severe wildfire seasons, with fires devastating the Pacific Palisades, Sylmar, and Pasadena areas. In response, California has deployed extensive resources, including 65 fire engines, seven helicopters, and the National Guard, to combat the flames.

“California has deployed 1400% firefighting personnel & hundreds of propositioned assets to combat these unprecedented fires in LA,” Newsom posted on X. “Emergency officials, firefighters, and first responders are all hands on deck through the night to do everything possible to protect lives.”

As California burns, Trump’s previous warning seems to have unfortunately come true. It’s also an example of the Left being too stubborn in their ways and refusing to listen to people like Donald Trump when there is a clear issue to fix.

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Biden thought he could breeze through the last few weeks of his presidency. He thought wrong.

And Joe Biden turned white as a ghost after this last minute report hit his desk.

A recent Gallup poll reveals that a majority of Americans believe President Joe Biden will be remembered as a “poor” to “below average” leader. The survey, released on Tuesday, highlights a grim outlook on Biden’s presidential legacy, with 37% predicting he will be viewed as a “below average” president and 17% calling his performance outright “poor.”

On the other end of the spectrum, just 6% of respondents felt Biden would be remembered as an “outstanding” president, while 13% anticipated his legacy might land “above average.” Another 26% expected his tenure to be rated as simply “average.”

Biden’s overall net positive rating of -35 percentage points ranks him near the bottom of the historical list of presidents Gallup has analyzed. Only former President Richard Nixon, who left office amid the Watergate scandal, fared worse, with a net positive rating of -42 points.

In contrast, President-elect Donald Trump received a -4 percentage point net positive rating for his first term, reflecting a highly polarized view of his presidency. Trump earned relatively high positive (40%) and negative (44%) ratings, along with the fewest average ratings (16%) among the 10 presidents Gallup surveyed.

At the top of the spectrum, former President John F. Kennedy retained the highest net positive rating, at an impressive +68 percentage points.

Even within his own party, Biden’s ratings were tepid. Among Democrats, 54% said the president’s legacy would fall between “average” and “poor,” while only 44% believed he would be remembered as “above average” or “outstanding.” Gallup observed, “Biden’s fellow Democrats are less enthusiastic about his presidency than they are about other recent Democratic presidents, and Biden is the only recent Democratic president who currently has a net-negative evaluation among independents.”

The president faced significant political and public relations challenges during his time in office. Allegations that members of his family, including his son Hunter Biden and brother James Biden, profited from an influence-peddling scheme cast a shadow over his administration. Biden endured an impeachment inquiry over these claims, though he was never formally impeached.

Additionally, his presidency was marred by criticism over the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, which saw the Taliban quickly retake control of the country, and record-high illegal border crossings under his administration.

Gallup noted, however, that perceptions of past presidents, including Jimmy Carter, George W. Bush, and Trump, have improved over time. This suggests that Biden’s legacy might also soften in the years ahead.

The poll findings lend credence to Democratic strategist James Carville’s recent assertion that Biden made a critical mistake by seeking re-election. “The most tragic figure in American politics in my lifetime is President Biden,” Carville said. “It’s all so f—ing self-inflicted … He knows that he f—-ed up.”

After a political career spanning nearly five decades, Biden will leave the White House on January 20 when Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 47th president. Biden’s re-election bid was effectively derailed last July following a disastrous debate against Trump and growing concerns within the Democratic Party about his cognitive abilities and electoral viability.

In the final weeks of the 2024 presidential campaign, Biden reportedly expressed frustration, acknowledging that his legacy hinged on Vice President Kamala Harris defeating Trump in the general election. Despite a significant fundraising advantage, Harris was unable to secure victory, further complicating how history will view Biden’s presidency.

The 2024 Election as a Referendum on Biden’s Presidency

The results of the 2024 election not only determined the next occupant of the Oval Office but also served as a decisive referendum on Biden’s presidency. Voter sentiment revealed widespread dissatisfaction with his administration’s handling of key issues such as inflation, foreign policy, and border security.

Biden’s inability to rally bipartisan support or energize his own Democratic base ultimately underscored the challenges he faced during his presidency. The Republican Party capitalized on these vulnerabilities, framing the election as an opportunity to “restore competence” to the White House.

The election also highlighted the waning influence of Biden within his own party. Many Democrats, including prominent strategists and donors, openly questioned whether he should have pursued a second term. This internal discord likely weakened the Democratic ticket, paving the way for Trump’s return to power.

Ultimately, the 2024 election will be remembered as a pivotal moment in American political history. For Biden, it represents both the conclusion of a tumultuous presidency and a harsh judgment from the electorate, who viewed his tenure as falling short of the high expectations that accompanied his 2020 victory. While time may soften public perception of his achievements, the immediate aftermath of the election reflects a nation that was desperately ready for a change from the Biden administration.

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The president-elect is about to take back over. But everything has been thrown up in the air.

Because Trump received a shocking test result that could change his entire second term.

Support for President-elect Donald Trump has surged to new heights, according to the latest data from RealClearPolling.

For the first time, the group awarded Trump a net positive personal rating, reflecting a dramatic shift in public perception.

As of December 11, Trump boasts a net approval score of +2 percentage points. This marks a sharp turnaround from his negative 12.8 rating just six months earlier in June.

RealClearPolling, which has tracked Trump’s approval ratings since 2015, noted the significant evolution in his popularity.

When Trump first announced his candidacy nearly a decade ago, the group gave him a staggering net disapproval rating of -39.3 percentage points, with favorability languishing at just 22.7%.

Fast forward nine years, and Trump’s favorability has climbed to an impressive 49.4%.

His net positive approval rating underscores the momentum of his remarkable political comeback last month, which left critics reeling.

In a historic achievement, Trump became only the second president in U.S. history to win nonconsecutive terms. Securing the popular vote and sweeping all seven battleground states, he cemented his return to the White House with a decisive victory.

Trump’s road to victory, however, was anything but conventional.

The president-elect overcame two assassination attempts this year and endured a felony conviction in May, which he has repeatedly condemned as a politically motivated attack orchestrated by the Biden administration’s “weaponized” justice system.

Despite these challenges, Trump has maintained that the legal and political battles ultimately energized his campaign.

“I’ll tell you what, what they’ve done to me in terms of weaponization, indictments, impeachments, and everything else. And in the end, it probably helped, because I got the biggest vote, the most votes any Republican’s ever gotten in history,” Trump said in a recent interview with NBC.

RealClearPolling’s findings align with other recent surveys. A Morning Consult poll released Thursday revealed that 50% of voters now view Trump favorably—a significant milestone as he prepares to take office once again.

Trump’s growing popularity comes amid waning support for the outgoing Biden administration. RealClearPolling data shows President Joe Biden’s approval rating has plunged to -13.7%, signaling widespread voter dissatisfaction as his term draws to a close.

The contrasting trajectories of Trump and Biden in public opinion highlight the shifting dynamics of American politics.

With Trump’s inauguration approaching, his revitalized support base sets the stage for a dramatic new chapter in his presidency.

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The former Speaker of the House has never been one for the truth. But this is just shameless.

And now Nancy Pelosi’s bald-faced lie just blew up in her face.

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) once again reached for falsehoods and divisive rhetoric during a weekend interview, attempting to link President-elect Donald Trump to the 2022 attack on her husband, Paul Pelosi.

In typical Pelosi fashion, she offered no evidence for her claims but used the moment to smear Trump and his supporters.

Pelosi’s unsubstantiated remarks aired Sunday on CBS News’ *Face the Nation* with Margaret Brennan.

While discussing Trump’s consideration of pardons for certain January 6 defendants, Pelosi took the opportunity to push her baseless narrative, accusing Trump of inciting violence.

She alleged that those who used strong language on January 6 had an “intention” to commit violence, implying a direct connection between Trump’s rhetoric and her husband’s assault.

“Now it didn’t end that day,” Pelosi said, making the dubious leap.

“As you know, he called out to these people to continue their violence, my husband being a victim of all of that, and he still has injuries from that attack. So it just goes on and on. It isn’t something that happens and then it’s over. No, once you are attacked, you have consequences that continue.”

Pelosi’s attempt to politicize her husband’s attack—a crime widely condemned across the political spectrum—shows her willingness to twist personal tragedy into partisan blame. She ignored the fact that there was no credible evidence linking Trump or his supporters to the attack.

Pelosi didn’t stop there. She ramped up her rhetoric, calling Trump a “strange person” for considering pardons.

“It’s really a strange person who’s going to be President of the United States, who thinks that it’s okay to pardon people who are engaged in an attack,” she said, continuing her tirade. She also accused Trump of having “conned” the American people regarding January 6.

She acknowledged Trump’s case-by-case approach to potential pardons but refused to give him credit for considering the varying levels of involvement among the defendants. “The President said he would go on a case-by-case basis,” she admitted reluctantly.

“So I assume that some of those people may not have engaged in the violent activities that some of the others did.”

Even as Pelosi made a weak concession, she doubled down on the false claim that Trump had encouraged those “looking for me and finding my husband.”

This baseless accusation demonstrates Pelosi’s consistent reliance on hyperbole and distortion to stoke division.

Pelosi’s remarks are yet another reminder of her tendency to scapegoat Trump for any and all events, no matter how tenuous the connection.

Rather than providing evidence or engaging in constructive dialogue, Pelosi appears committed to rehashing old narratives to score political points.

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On President-elect Donald Trump's plan to pardon Jan. 6 defendants, @SpeakerPelosi says, “It's really a strange person who's going to be President of the United States, who thinks that it's okay to pardon people who are engaged in an attack." When asked if she would be… pic.twitter.com/mvD4RrxNux

— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) January 5, 2025

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The adults are about to be back in charge. And they aren’t taking any chances.

Now Trump’s border czar made a crazy announcement you won’t believe.

President-elect Donald Trump’s soon-to-be border czar, Tom Homan, sent a clear and bold message during an interview over the weekend: illegal aliens from Venezuela will be deported under the new administration, whether Venezuela likes it or not.

This decisive stance highlights Trump’s return to the White House as a game-changer for U.S. border policy.

Homan made these remarks during an appearance on CBS News’ Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan. When questioned about countries like Venezuela refusing to accept deportees, Homan wasted no time emphasizing the difference between Trump’s leadership and the weak policies of the Biden administration.

“Well, first of all, we got President Trump coming to the Oval Office, and he’s proven during his first administration, his leadership on illegal immigration was a game changer,” Homan said.

He pointed to past victories, such as Trump compelling El Salvador to take back MS-13 gang members in just 48 hours.

“It took President Trump 48 hours to get El Salvador to take back their criminal aliens into their prisons.”

Homan also praised Trump’s achievements in persuading Mexico to implement the successful Remain in Mexico program, which kept asylum seekers south of the U.S. border while their cases were processed.

“He was able to get Mexico put military on the southern and northern border,” Homan noted, underscoring Trump’s ability to bring other nations to the table and prioritize American safety.

The contrast with President Joe Biden’s approach could not be more stark. According to Homan, Biden’s lack of resolve allowed countries to refuse deportations without consequence.

“President Biden never forced these countries to take them back,” Homan said, calling out the failure to prioritize public safety during the current administration.

Under Trump’s renewed leadership, the days of such leniency are over. “If, for instance, Venezuela don’t take their people back, there’s other ways we can do it,” Homan declared.

“There’s other countries be willing to accept them.” He expressed confidence that Trump will apply the same pressure to Venezuela as he did with Mexico and El Salvador to ensure they cooperate.

But Homan made it clear: even if Venezuela refuses, deportations will proceed. “If they don’t, they’re still gonna be deported. They’re just gonna be deported to a different country,” he explained.

The focus, he said, is on ensuring the safety of American citizens, especially given the growing threat posed by criminal Venezuelan gangs.

“We’re not gonna be held up on removing public safety threats in this country,” Homan continued.

“We gotta put the safety of the American people first. We’ve had too many young women murdered and raped and burned alive by members of Venezuelan gangs.” He vowed that deporting such individuals would be a top priority from day one of Trump’s presidency.

Homan’s comments reflect the no-nonsense approach that defined Trump’s first term and will once again take center stage in his second. Under Trump’s leadership, border security will not be compromised, and the safety of American families will come first.

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Incoming "border czar" Tom Homan says he hopes President-elect Donald Trump will work with Venezuela on an agreement to take back citizens who are being deported from the U.S., as Trump previously did for El Salvador and Mexico.

If Venezuela doesn't cooperate, Homan says their… pic.twitter.com/mWGUXmDhvE

— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) January 5, 2025

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Trump has a herculean task ahead of him. If anyone can do it, it’s him.

Because China leveled a direct threat at Donald Trump that has all hell breaking loose.

China is undertaking an unparalleled military expansion that rivals the build-up of Nazi Germany in the 1930s, according to one expert, as a new Department of Defense (DoD) report reveals Beijing’s aggressive enhancements in weaponry and psychological warfare capabilities.

Chuck DeVore, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and chief national initiatives officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, sounded the alarm on China’s growing military dominance in a piece for The Federalist.

Citing the Pentagon’s annual report to Congress, DeVore criticized the U.S. for spending $5.4 trillion on counterterrorism and nation-building efforts while allowing the Chinese threat to flourish. He urged Congress to collaborate with the incoming Trump administration to reallocate Pentagon resources toward naval strength, nuclear deterrence, missile defense, and logistics.

“China is engaging in an unprecedented military build-up that the world frankly hasn’t seen since…the 1930s,” DeVore stated on Fox & Friends Weekend.

He highlighted key differences between the two eras, noting, “Now the big difference there is that [1930’s Germany] really focused on land power, which frankly is pretty easy to build up pretty quickly. Navies are much more difficult to build up. And we are way behind. Not only do we need to catch up, but we also need to modernize our nuclear weapons and put a lot of effort into missile defense.”

The latest DoD report on “military and security developments involving the People’s Republic of China” underscores the staggering scale of Beijing’s military growth.

“They’re massively building up their nuclear arsenal,” DeVore explained. “We expect it to expand to at least 1,000 warheads by 2030, only five years from now—probably going to be bigger than that.”

He also pointed out, “The Chinese Navy, not by tonnage, but by numbers, is now larger than the U.S. Navy. China has something like 250 times the shipbuilding capacity that America does.”

The report confirms that China’s People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) has added 50 new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) capable of striking the U.S., bringing its total to 400.

Additionally, the arsenal now includes 300 medium-range ballistic missiles, 100 long-range cruise missiles, and over 600 operational nuclear warheads, projected to exceed 1,000 by 2030.

China has also developed the world’s leading hypersonic missile arsenal, including the DF-27 missile, which, according to DeVore, “are capable of evading U.S. missile defenses and targeting Guam, Hawaii, and Alaska.”

Already boasting the largest navy globally, China plans to grow its fleet of 370 ships and submarines to 435 by 2030.

The DoD’s comprehensive 182-page report further examines the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) ambitions to expand the influence of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) through groundbreaking psychological warfare.

This includes research and development into what the PLA refers to as “cognitive domain operations” (CDO), an evolution of psychological warfare leveraging AI, big data, brain science, and modern communication platforms.

“The goal of CDO is to achieve what the PLA refers to as ‘mind dominance,’” the report states, defining it as using information to influence public opinion and behavior to create favorable conditions for the PRC. This strategy aims to reduce both civilian and military resistance to PLA actions while shaping societal perceptions in ways that benefit Beijing.

CDO, the report notes, is intended to serve as both a deterrent and an offensive tool. By polarizing societies or shaping perceptions, the PLA seeks to “subdue the enemy without fighting,” which it considers “the highest realm of warfare.”

As DeVore warns, the implications of China’s military surge extend far beyond hardware, encompassing a sophisticated psychological campaign designed to secure global dominance without firing a shot.

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The Clintons’ reach is long. Now they’re rearing their heads once again.

And this Hillary Clinton confidant made an unreal claim about Joe Biden you won’t believe.

Former Hillary Clinton adviser and CNN contributor Karen Finney voiced a strong defense of President Biden’s legacy on Sunday, asserting that his record “will stand the test of time” as he prepares to leave office.

During an appearance on CNN’s *State of the Union,* Finney highlighted Biden’s leadership during the COVID-19 crisis, painting a picture of a presidency that pulled the nation back from the brink of disaster.

“I think in the longer term, we will remember that this is a president and vice president who helped us come back from the brink during COVID, when people were dying by the hundreds of thousands on a daily basis,” she said. “We were in our homes, and companies and small businesses were falling off a cliff, and he helped to get vaccines, get us out of our homes, get us back to work, and invested in this country.”

Finney also pointed to Biden’s work on legislation like the Chips and Science Act, suggesting that its impact will be far-reaching.

“I think one of the things that you‘ll see him doing with the time that he has left is more around investments in the Chips and Science Act. I think that‘s actually going to be transformational in communities around the country,” she said.

While she acknowledged that former President Donald Trump might try to claim credit for certain economic successes, Finney maintained that Biden’s achievements speak for themselves. “Joe Biden‘s record with regard to the things that he‘s accomplished, I think will stand the test of time,” she added.

However, Finney didn’t shy away from addressing critiques about Biden’s health and mental acuity, conceding that concerns have emerged in recent months.

“It was very disturbing to learn late in the year about just how poor his health has become. And I, like many, did not realize that it had gotten to that point,” she admitted.

Nevertheless, Finney praised Biden’s ability to deliver results, particularly in foreign policy.

“That being said, I think…he showed up for the job. He got the work done. I think some of the accomplishments also in the Middle East and foreign policy will also stand the test of time.”

Her fellow panelist, Scott Jennings, offered a starkly different perspective, delivering a scathing assessment of Biden’s presidency.

“Look, I think he’s going to leave office in disgrace,” Jennings countered. “The Hunter Biden pardon was disgraceful. He’s going to be remembered largely for inflation and for the disastrous Afghanistan pullout. And I think…we’re just getting the first draft of this now.”

Jennings went on to criticize what he described as a systemic effort to obscure Biden’s mental decline.

“As we continue to learn about the massive cover-up that went on, not about his health, but about his mental acuity… it’s going to be a really ugly chapter. It’s a diminished presidency because of it,” he said.

He also took aim at Biden’s foreign policy, challenging Finney’s claim about the president securing the release of hostages from the Middle East.

Public opinion seems to align more with Jennings’ critique. A Fox News poll showed Biden leaving office with a dismal 41% approval rating, and only 7% of respondents considered him “one of the greatest” presidents.

The picture was even bleaker in a Marquette Law School national poll conducted from Dec. 2-11, which pegged his approval rating at just 34%—the lowest of his presidency.

As Biden departs the White House, his legacy remains a hotly debated topic, with Democrats like Finney touting his resilience and accomplishments, while critics argue that his presidency will be remembered for its shortcomings and controversies.

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