President Donald Trump condemned supporters who stormed Capitol Hill in stronger terms on Thursday, calling for renewed bonds of patriotism during the transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden. âThis moment calls for healing and reconciliation,â Trump said. â2020 has been a challenging time for our people.â The president addressed the nation in a video…
Gillibrand: White Capitol Rioters Exposed ‘Institutional Racism’ in Policing, Black Protesters ‘Would Have Been Shot’
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) said Thursday on Fox News Channelâs âYour World with Neil Cavutoâ that the way white rioters that breached the U.S. Capitol were treated by law enforcement on Wednesday exposed âinstitutional racismâ in law enforcement. Gillibrand said, âOne of my other concerns, Neil, is that we did not prepare for this riot in…
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Resigns: ‘Impressionable Children Are Watching All This’
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigned Thursday, citing the presidentâs role in inspiring his supporters to riot in the Capitol on Wednesday. âImpressionable children are watching all this, and they are learning from us,â DeVos wrote in her resignation letter sent to the president on Thursday night. The news was first reported by the Wall Street…
Arizona Man Goes to Texas to Repair Water-Damaged Homes
An Arizona man inspired to do good went to Texas, which has been storm-ravaged in recent days, to repair water-damaged homes. Jordan Orta, who owns Tru Grit Restoration, says he called a Texas property management company to see if they needed any help after the treacherous winter storm. When the company said yes, Orta began…
Schiff: America Has One ‘Functional Party and a Cult of Personality Around Donald Trump’
House Intelligence Committee chairman Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) said Sunday on MSNBCâs âWeekendsâ that America has âone functional party and a cult of personality around Donald Trump,â referring to the Democratic and Republican Parties, respectively. Reacting to a video of House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) being asked if he acknowledged President Joe Biden as…
Kasich: GOP AGs Suing to Overturn Biden Win ‘Are Morally and Ethically Bankrupt’
Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich said Wednesday on CNNâs âCuomo Prime Timeâ that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the 17 state attorneys general who supported his lawsuit to contest the presidential election results of four battleground states were âmorally and ethically bankrupt.â Kasich said, âI canât believe what I am seeing in our country. These Republican leadersâ and…
Axelrod: Republicans Supporting Trump’s Election Fraud Claims ‘Are Cowards’
Former Obama senior adviser David Axelrod said Wednesday on CNNâs âCuomo Prime Timeâ that members of Congress who support President Donald Trumpâs election fraud claims and the 18 state attorneys general forwarding a lawsuit to contest the presidential election results of four battleground states were âcowards.â Axelrod said, âLetâs just be clear about one thing, the president…
I Was Persecuted by the Chinese Regime After Meeting the Son of Pro-Democracy Figure Zhao Ziyang
Pro-democracy activist Gobi East (pseudonym) in this undated photo. (Courtesy of Gobi East) Thinking About China Chinese pro-democracy activist endures 10 years of persecution Jan. 17 marks the 16th anniversary of the death of former Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Zhao Ziyang. When the democratic protest movement occurred in 1989, he stood on the side […]
Amazon’s Next CEO Led the Cloud Computing Division that Blacklisted Parler
Amazon Web Services (AWS) boss Andy Jassy â who is ultimately responsible for blacking Parler â will take over as the CEO of Amazon when Jeff Bezos steps down from the role. Jassy will become the new CEO of Amazon later this year. The incoming CEO is currently the head of AWS, which banned Parler from…
Spin Class Instructor Apologizes for Cutting COVID-19 Vaccine Line
SoulCycle instructor Stacey Griffith publicly apologized on Monday for calling herself an âeducatorâ in order to get the vaccine before more vulnerable Americans. SoulCycle instructor and social media influencer Stacey Griffith boasted about receiving the Moderna vaccine on January 29, in a now-deleted Instagram post. âVACCINE DAY! Step one of the Moderna magic,â she wrote…
Second Wave of Haitian Migrants Arrive at West Texas Border
Sources report that another wave of at least 100 migrants, many suspected of being Haitian nationals, made entry near Del Rio, Texas early Monday. The group was comprised of men, women, and children. Sources indicate some of the recent Haitian migrants are in the late stages of pregnancy. Some were transported to local hospitals for…
Gov. DeSantis: ‘Florida Is Open, and Weâve Got Your Back’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) touted the successes of his state as many blue states continue to restrict their residentsâ activities, declaring, again, that the Sunshine State is open and assuring Floridians that âweâve got your back.â âEvery Floridian has the right to earn a living. Florida is open, and weâve got your back,â DeSantis…
‘Saved By the Bell’ Star Dustin Diamond Dies at 44 Following Brief Cancer Battle
Actor Dustin Diamond, who played the character âScreechâ in the popular NBC sitcom Saved By the Bell, has reportedly died after a brief battle with cancer, according to TMZ. He was 44. A representative for Diamond told TMZ that the actor died Monday morning after his condition had significantly declined since last week. The actor, who…
Jen Psaki: I Treat Reporters Like ‘I’m an Orderly in an Insane Asylum’
White House press secretary Jen Psaki admitted she treats White House reporters in the briefing room as if they are patients in an insane asylum. â[W]hen reporters are getting really loud, or theyâre starting to ask crazy questions, I just slow down my pace, and I talk very quietly, and I treat them like Iâm…
Pasadena Bucks Gavin Newsomâs Prohibition on Indoor Dining at Restaurants
The city of Pasadena, California, is refusing to comply with Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsomâs strict coronavirus restrictions prohibiting in-person restaurant dining; outdoor dining will continue. Restaurants in Democrat-run states are barely surviving and even shuttering as the government repeatedly closes them through lockdowns. âThe City of Pasadena will continue to assess our COVID [Chinese coronavirus]…
Hundreds of Chinese, Once Attracted by Belt and Road Deals, Flee Ethiopian Civil War
More than 600 Chinese citizens have been evacuated from Ethiopiaâs northern Tigray region over the past two weeks after a conflict between separatist militants and Ethiopian federal forces broke out on November 4, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Tuesday. Ethiopiaâs ambassador to China, Teshome Toga Chanaka, said in Beijing on Monday that…
Japan: Lawmakers Caught Nightclubbing During Coronavirus State of Emergency
Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide apologized on Wednesday after lawmakers from his ruling party admitted to visiting Tokyo bars late at night during the capitalâs coronavirus state of emergency, which discourages unnecessary outings and urges bars and restaurants to close by 8:00 p.m. âIâm terribly sorry that this happened when we are asking people not…
REPORTS: Proud Boys Leader Was FBI Informant Years Ago
Multiple news outlets report that Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio worked several years ago as a confidential informant for the FBI and other police agencies. He reportedly assisted in multiple state and federal investigations as a âprolificâ cooperator. Tarrio reported began working with authorities following his arrest in 2012 on fraud charges, the New York…
Rubio: Trump Is Private Citizen –
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) said Tuesday on Fox News Channelâs âYour Worldâ that he opposed an impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate as a remedy for former President Donald Trump because he was a private citizen and could be prosecuted by the criminal justice system. Cavuto asked, âDo you think he provoked that crowd when he…
Senate Confirms Antony Blinken as Joe Biden’s Secretary of State
The Senate confirmed Antony Blinken as secretary of state on Tuesday, a position that makes him the top official in President Joe Bidenâs cabinet. Blinken, a longtime Biden aide who served as deputy national security adviser and deputy secretary of state under former President Barack Obama, was confirmed 78â22, with all votes against Blinken coming…
Transgender: Dad Designs ‘Bikini’ for Young Boys Who Want to Live as Girls
A Canadian father designed a âbikiniâ for young boys who want to live as girls, according to a recently released report. Jamie Alexander saw his biological son, Ruby, struggle with gender identity issues growing up. Ruby had trouble finding bikini bottoms that he could feel confident in expressing his gender identity. That is when Alexander…
Report: Biden’s Campaign Benefited from Record Amount of ‘Dark Money’
President Joe Bidenâs successful 2020 White House bid benefited from an extensive record-breaking amount of âdark money,â according to a new report. Bloomberg News noted earlier this week that outside political groupsânot officially associated with Bidenâs campaign, but working to support his chances at victoryâspent and raised more than $145 million from anonymous donors. âThat…
Schumer: We’ll Move on COVID Relief without GOP if Need Be, ‘Must Get It Done Quickly’
During an interview aired on Mondayâs âGood Day New York,â Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) discussed passing the next round of coronavirus relief and pledged that if Senate Republicans will not join Senate Democrats on a âbig bold reliefâ package, then âweâll have to move forward on our own,â and that âwe must get…
China’s Xi Jinping Scolds U.S. to Avoid ‘Cold War’ and ‘Arrogant Isolation’ at Davos
Chinese dictator Xi Jinping addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Monday, speaking at length about the impact of the Wuhan coronavirus on the worldâs economy and his vision of Chinaâs place in the post-pandemic world. Xiâs principal theme was a warning for the Western world to avoid a ânew Cold Warâ with…
Jorge Masvidal May Attend Conservative Protests to ‘Keep the Peace’ After Watching Leftist Attacks
Those who attend future conservative rallies and protests may have some added muscle in their ranks. Some champion, UFC-caliber muscle that is. After viewing the frequent and grotesque attacks on pro-Trump demonstrators in Washington, D.C., this past weekend, UFC welterweight sensation and Trump supporter Jorge Masvidal captioned a video of one of the assaults and…
Joe Biden Unveils $1.9 Trillion Spending Plan
President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a coronavirus plan Thursday that he claims will turn the tide on the pandemic, speeding up the vaccine rollout, and providing financial help to individuals, states, and local governments and businesses struggling with the prolonged economic fallout. The proposal reflects the priorities of Democrats, spending more money on aiding state governments,…
Bernstein: Trump Is a ‘Secessionist, Seditious President’ –
CNN political analyst Carl Bernstein Thursday on CNNâs âAnderson Cooper 360â called Donald Trump a âsecessionist, seditious president of the United States who inspired and celebrated a riot to burn down the Capitol.â Cooper said, âI wanted to bring in someone who masterfully told the story of Nixonâs final days, Carl Bernstein.â He continued, âCarl,…
‘Billions’ Creator Brian Koppelman Says Matt Gaetz Has ‘The Single Most Punchable Face I Have Ever Seen’
Brian Koppelman, producer and creator of the hit Showtime drama Billions, jumped to Twitter on Wednesday to say U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R, FL) has âthe single most punchable faceâ he has ever seen. The Hollywood producer, who also co-wrote Oceanâs Thirteen and Rounders, claimed he was against violence but then turned right around and said…
Kamala Harris Promises Faster, Perpetual Amnesties
President Joe Bidenâs amnesty bill will try to accelerate the conversion of amnestied migrants into U.S. voters, according to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. âWeâre going to reduce the time from what is now, what has been [in prior amnesty legislation] 13 years to eight years,â Harris told Univision, a Spanish-language TV station January 12. She…