Another day brings another Democrat caught in a financial scandal. Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces a House Ethics Committee probe for allegedly misusing Congressional funds and flouting campaign finance rules, as the Daily Caller reports. The allegations paint a picture of a politician playing fast and loose with taxpayer dollars.
The Office of Congressional Conduct sparked this investigation after spotting red flags in Cherfilus-McCormick’s office finances. In 2023, $5 million from Congress’ budget, meant for a Florida telemedicine non-profit, allegedly ended up in a for-profit entity’s pockets. This isn’t the kind of “public service” voters expect.
A year ago, the Office of Congressional Conduct referred the case to the Ethics Committee, citing potential misuse of funds. The committee recently released the report, as the issue lingered unresolved. It seems accountability moves at a snail’s pace in Washington.
The report doesn’t mince words, accusing Cherfilus-McCormick’s office of making payments that violate House rules. It also claims her campaign accepted unreported in-kind contributions beyond legal limits.
Adding fuel to the fire, the report suggests Cherfilus-McCormick may have doled out special favors to friends through community project funding requests. Such cronyism, if true, undermines the integrity of public office. Taxpayers deserve better than backroom deals.
The Office of Congressional Conduct voted to send all five allegations to an investigative subcommittee. This step signals serious concerns about the congresswoman’s conduct. The truth, as always, will eventually surface.
Back in December 2023, a prior referral flagged Cherfilus-McCormick for campaign finance violations during her 2022 special election. Those issues are now folded into the current probe. It’s a troubling pattern for someone entrusted with public funds.
The report further alleges her campaign misreported the source of a contribution or accepted one made in another’s name. Such maneuvers, if proven, erode trust in the electoral process. Voters aren’t amused by financial sleight of hand.
“The Committee on Ethics has not yet concluded its review of the allegations, and no decision has been made at this time,” Cherfilus-McCormick said in a statement. Her words sound like a classic dodge, sidestepping accountability while the probe digs deeper. The public isn’t buying the deflection.
“I fully respect the process and remain committed to cooperating with the Committee as it works to bring this inquiry to a close,” she added. Cooperation is the least one expects when millions in taxpayer dollars are at stake. Her assurances ring hollow until the facts are clear.
The Ethics Committee’s investigation is far from over, with the subcommittee now tasked to unravel the mess. Each allegation -- misused funds, unreported contributions, special favors—carries weight. The congresswoman’s political future hangs in the balance.
Cherfilus-McCormick’s case underscores a broader issue: too many politicians treat public funds as personal piggy banks. The House Ethics Committee’s scrutiny is a step toward restoring trust. But one wonders how many others slip through the cracks.
The $5 million allegedly diverted from a non-profit to a for-profit entity is no small sum. It was meant to serve Florida’s telemedicine needs, not pad someone’s bottom line. This kind of misstep fuels skepticism about government efficiency.
While Cherfilus-McCormick insists no violation has occurred, the allegations suggest otherwise. The Ethics Committee’s findings will either clear her name or cement her as another example of Washington’s ethical lapses. The clock is ticking.
For now, Florida voters are left watching this saga unfold, wondering if their representative prioritizes their interests. The probe’s outcome will speak volumes about accountability in Congress. In the end, the truth always catches up.
Bernard Kerik, the fearless NYPD commissioner who led New York City through the 9/11 horror, died Thursday at 69, as the New York Post reports. His heart gave out at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. The man dubbed “America’s Cop” leaves a legacy that progressives can’t erase.
Kerik, born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1955, served in the U.S. Army before joining the NYPD in 1986, later becoming its 40th commissioner under Mayor Rudy Giuliani in 2000. His 16-month tenure saw violent crime plummet 63%, proving that tough-on-crime policies work. Unlike today’s soft-on-crime crowd, Kerik’s hands-on style earned him the “beat cop commissioner” moniker, with five arrests, including nabbing two ex-cons in a stolen van.
On Sept. 11, 2001, Kerik stood tall, guiding the NYPD through rescue, recovery, and investigation efforts as the Twin Towers fell. “A true patriot,” Giuliani called him, noting Kerik was at his side within 20 minutes of the attack. While woke critics nitpick his flaws, Kerik’s courage under fire defined him.
Kerik’s law enforcement career spanned four decades, from NYPD to national security roles. In 1994, he joined the Department of Corrections, becoming its commissioner in 1998 under Giuliani. His no-nonsense approach made New York safer, a lesson lost on today’s defund-the-police advocates.
In 2003, President George W. Bush tapped Kerik to lead Iraq’s provisional police force in the wake of the initial invasion, a role demanding grit in chaos. Kerik founded Kerik Group, a crisis management firm, showcasing his expertise beyond the badge. His resume screams competence, unlike the bureaucratic fluff clogging modern government.
Bush nominated Kerik in 2004 to head the Department of Homeland Security, but Kerik withdrew after admitting to employing an unauthorized migrant nanny. Actions have consequences, a principle Kerik owned up to, unlike some politicians who dodge accountability. In 2006, he pleaded guilty to ethics violations tied to the nanny issue.
In 2009, Kerik faced harsher scrutiny, pleading guilty to eight federal felonies, including charges of tax evasion on a $255,000 home repair gift and of false statements during his Homeland Security nomination. He served four years in prison, paying the price for his mistakes. Contrast that with the elite who skate free today.
President Donald Trump pardoned Kerik in 2020, recognizing that his service outweighed his errors. “A warrior, a patriot,” said FBI Director Kash Patel, praising Kerik’s 40 years protecting Americans. The pardon wasn’t a free pass; it was justice for a man who had already atoned.
Kerik’s post-prison life included testifying before Congress about the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol unrests and serving as a 2024 Trump surrogate on crime and security. His voice cut through the woke noise, advocating for law and order. Kerik never backed down, even when he was subpoenaed for Trump administration documents.
Kerik’s awards speak volumes: the NYPD Medal for Valor, 29 NYPD medals, and a Presidential Commendation from Reagan. “His legacy is in the lives he saved,” Patel said, highlighting Kerik’s 9/11 leadership. Medals don’t lie, even if progressive revisionists try to tarnish them.
“A tough guy,” said Bruce Teitelbaum, capturing Kerik’s fearless persona. Yet, Kathy Vigiano noted his softer side, cherishing family and cops. The contrast reveals a man who balanced strength with heart, a rarity in today’s polarized world.
Kerik is survived by his wife, Hala Matil Kerik, and three children, including son Joe, a 41-year-old Newark SWAT team member. Joe carries his father’s torch, serving with the same grit. Family mattered to Kerik, a value the left often mocks.
“He reduced crime further,” Giuliani said, crediting Kerik with making New York the safest big city. That’s not hyperbole; it’s data the woke crowd ignores. Kerik’s policies saved lives, plain and simple.
Mayor Eric Adams, a former cop himself, called Kerik “a great New Yorker” after visiting him hours before his death. “Rest in peace, my friend,” Adams said, a sentiment echoing across the city. Even in a divided era, Kerik’s impact unites those who value safety.
“A cop’s cop,” Curtis Sliwa declared, summing up Kerik’s street-level loyalty. The Finest’s X post mourned his passing, offering condolences to his family. Bernard Kerik’s story -- flawed, fearless, and fiercely patriotic -- stands as a rebuke to those who would rather defund than defend.
The Trump administration is slamming the brakes on Chinese student visas, aiming at those tied to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in sensitive fields. This bold move, part of a wider crackdown on foreign students at Harvard and beyond, has sparked a legal showdown, as Breitbart reports. Harvard is whining about its “mission,” but national security isn’t a lecture hall debate.
The U.S. is poised to begin revoking visas granted to Chinese students, particularly those linked to the Chinese Communist Party or in critical academic fields. This decision zeroes in on Harvard and other universities, where the administration claims cozy ties with China exist. It’s a wake-up call.
Harvard, with nearly 31% of its students from foreign nations, is crying foul. The university filed a lawsuit Friday, claiming the visa ban guts its international student body. Funny how administrators there are silent about those “unfriendly” countries paying nothing for their students’ education.
“With the stroke of a pen, the government has sought to erase a quarter of Harvard’s student body,” Harvard’s lawsuit moans. Sounds dramatic, but when 31% of your students come from abroad, maybe vetting them isn’t a bad idea. The U.S. isn’t a free ride for everyone.
The Trump administration alleges Harvard’s foreign student programs coordinate with China. That’s a serious charge, and with billions in U.S. taxpayer dollars flowing to Harvard, transparency isn’t too much to ask. Why the secrecy, Harvard?
“Why isn’t Harvard saying that almost 31% of their students are from FOREIGN LANDS?” Trump blasted. He’s got a point: some of these nations aren’t exactly America’s pals. Yet they expect a free pass while Harvard cashes U.S. checks.
The U.S. government pumps billions into Harvard, but the university is sitting on a $52 billion pile of its cash. Trump’s team is demanding accountability: who are these foreign students, and what countries are they from? It’s not an unreasonable request.
“We want to know who those foreign students are,” Trump declared. Harvard’s dodging the question, clutching its pearls while taxpayers foot the bill. Maybe it’s time to tap that $52 billion, folks.
Harvard’s lawsuit insists, “Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard.” That’s a stretch -- last I checked, Harvard’s prestige didn’t hinge on unchecked visa policies. Sounds like elite entitlement, not a legal argument.
Sen. Marco Rubio doubled down, stating, “The U.S. will begin revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party.” It’s a targeted strike, not a blanket ban. Precision matters when national security is at stake.
The administration’s focus on “critical fields” suggests concerns about intellectual property or military tech leaks. China’s track record isn’t exactly squeaky clean here. Harvard might not like it, but safeguarding U.S. interests comes first.
Harvard’s lawsuit claims the visa crackdown harms its mission. But what about the mission to protect American taxpayers and security? That’s the real question they’re ducking.
“Nobody told us that!” Trump exclaimed, frustrated by Harvard’s lack of candor. With billions in federal grants on the line, taxpayers deserve to know who’s studying on their dime. Harvard’s stonewalling only fuels suspicion.
The administration’s push for names and countries isn’t about xenophobia -- it’s about accountability. Some foreign nations, “not at all friendly” to the U.S., are getting a free ride at Harvard. That’s not charity; it’s negligence.
Harvard has the cash -- $52 billion, to be exact -- to fund its own programs. Instead of leaning on federal handouts, maybe it’s time to prioritize transparency over tantrums. The American people deserve answers, not elitist lawsuits.
News of Jake Tapper’s groveling apology to Lara Trump proves that conservative instincts were spot-on about Joe Biden’s fading mental sharpness.
In 2020, Lara Trump warned during a CNN appearance of Biden’s cognitive decline, only to be rudely dismissed by Tapper, who now admits she was right, as the Daily Mail reports. This saga, which has unfolded over the years, reveals a media establishment reluctant to face uncomfortable truths. It’s a tale of vindication for those who saw through the narrative.
Back in October 2020, Lara Trump, on CNN, pointed to Biden’s manner of speaking and habitual gaffes as evidence of “a very clear cognitive decline.” Tapper snapped back, accusing her of mocking Biden’s stutter and lacking “standing to diagnose” anyone. His condescension set the stage for a reckoning.
Lara Trump didn’t back down, but Tapper’s interruption framed her as uninformed, a tactic all too familiar in legacy media. The exchange, now infamous, lingered as Biden’s presidency raised more questions. Conservatives, meanwhile, continued to sound the alarm.
Fast forward to June 2024, when Tapper moderated a presidential debate between Biden and Donald Trump alongside Dana Bash. Biden’s performance was so alarmingly bad that Tapper messaged his team, “holy smokes,” while Bash noted, “He just lost the election.” That debate became a turning point, exposing what Lara Trump had flagged years earlier.
By September 2022, Biden’s mental lapses were undeniable, like when he called out for the late Rep. Jackie Walorski at a White House event. “Where’s Jackie?” he asked, despite having issued condolences for her death a month prior. Such moments fueled public skepticism about his fitness.
In 2024, Biden’s failure to recognize actor and longtime supporter George Clooney at a fundraiser further eroded confidence. Reports surfaced that White House aides limited Biden’s interactions, even with his own Cabinet members, suggesting a tightly controlled bubble. One Cabinet secretary admitted speaking only to aides, not Biden himself.
Lara Trump, in June 2024, took to X to remind everyone of Tapper’s 2020 dismissal, accusing him of falsely claiming she mocked Biden’s stutter. She re-shared that post in February of this year, as the release of Tapper's book on the Biden cover-up loomed. Her persistence kept the issue alive, proving actions have consequences.
Tapper’s tell-all book, released this month, detailed Biden’s diminished “access” in the White House, based on hundreds of interviews. It painted a picture of a president shielded by staff, confirming conservative suspicions. Yet Tapper’s earlier role in downplaying these concerns drew sharp criticism.
In March, Tapper called Lara Trump to apologize, admitting, “You were right, and I was wrong.” He promised to say so publicly when his book launched. The timing, just weeks before his book’s release, raised eyebrows about his motives.
On the Megyn Kelly Show, Kelly pressed Tapper, replaying their 2020 clash and asking if he owed Lara an apology. “I didn’t [press the issue of Biden’s infirmities],” Tapper admitted, expressing “humility about my coverage.” His mea culpa felt like too little, too late.
Tapper reiterated his regret about his attack on Trump stating on Piers Morgan Uncensored earlier this week, “She was right, and I was wrong.” He called for “soul-searching” in legacy media, admitting conservative media had been “hip to this” while others lagged. His candor, though, couldn’t erase years of skepticism.
Lara Trump, in a Fox News appearance on Wednesday, wasn’t buying Tapper’s remorse, stating, “It feels a little bit too late to me.” She argued that Tapper couldn’t “discount his role” in shaping public perception. Her sharp rebuke underscored a broader distrust in media gatekeepers.
“They have lost the American people’s trust,” Lara Trump declared on Fox News, tying media failures to Donald Trump’s political resurgence. She emphasized that authenticity resonates with voters, a jab at elites who dismissed her warnings. The damage, she noted, is done.
Biden’s recent prostate cancer diagnosis, coupled with unverified claims about his health, has only deepened public unease. MAGA loyalists are now demanding answers from Biden’s physician, Kevin O’Connor, who long assured the public of Biden’s vigor. The autopen controversy, raised by President Trump, further muddles the waters, hinting at a presidency that was on autopilot.
A gray minivan tore through a jubilant crowd of Liverpool FC fans, leaving chaos in its wake. On Monday evening, the celebratory mood of the Premier League victory parade in Liverpool turned tragic as a vehicle plowed into spectators, leaving more than 60 injured, as NPR reports. This wasn’t the euphoric spectacle of which sports fans dream -- just a grim reminder that reckless actions shatter lives.
During the parade, a 53-year-old local man was arrested after a vehicle rammed into fans, injuring dozens, leaving at least one child with serious injuries. Emergency services, including police, ambulances, and fire trucks, swarmed the scene to contain the disaster. Merseyside Police are clear: this isn’t terror-related, just an isolated act of stupidity.
Liverpool fans had gathered in droves to celebrate their team’s Premier League triumph. The Northwest Ambulance Service reported multiple serious injuries, including one to a child, while three other children were among the hospitalized. Twenty others received on-site treatment for minor injuries, but the scars of this day will linger.
Police and emergency crews acted fast, cordoning off the area packed with thousands of supporters. A cyclist paramedic, struck by the vehicle, miraculously escaped unharmed. “Our cyclist paramedic was also struck by the vehicle, but we are pleased to report that no injuries were sustained,” the Northwest Ambulance Service noted, showcasing the resilience of first responders amid chaos.
That same ambulance service urged calm, saying, “We are working closely with our partners at Merseyside Police and share their appeal for calm.” Nice sentiment, but when a car barrels through a crowd, calm isn’t the first instinct. Actions have consequences, and this driver’s recklessness proves it.
Merseyside Police are digging into the crash’s cause, with “extensive enquiries” underway to uncover why this happened. “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances leading up to the collision,” they stated. Sounds like they’re doing their job, but let’s hope it’s not bogged down by bureaucratic nonsense.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the scenes devastating, noting, “The scenes in Liverpool are appalling -- my thoughts are with all those injured or affected.” Sympathy’s fine, but it doesn’t undo the damage. Starmer’s also monitoring developments, which is politician-speak for watching from the sidelines.
He added, “For their swift and ongoing response to this shocking incident,” thanking police and emergency services. Credit where it’s due -- first responders don’t get enough praise for diving into messes like this. But let’s not pat ourselves on the back while families are in hospitals.
Liverpool FC issued a statement, saying, “Thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this serious incident.” Heartfelt, sure, but it’s a stark reminder that even moments of triumph can be derailed by one person’s poor choices. The club’s fans deserved better than this.
Social media footage revealed the grim reality: a gray minivan cutting through a sea of fans. The vehicle stopped at the scene, but the damage was done. This wasn’t a scripted Hollywood scene -- it was real people, real pain, and real consequences.
Some victims sought treatment at local hospitals on their own, a testament to the chaos and urgency of the moment. The Northwest Ambulance Service treated 20 people on-site, but the ripple effects of this crash will haunt the community. No one signs up for a parade expecting a hospital visit.
The arrested individual, a 53-year-old from the Liverpool area, sits in custody as police piece together his motives. Was the crash caused by negligence, distraction, or something else? Whatever the reason, the driver's actions turned a day of joy into one of sorrow.
Liverpool’s victory parade was meant to be a celebration of hard-earned success. Instead, it’s now a story of 27 hospitalizations, including four children. The progressive push for “safe spaces” clearly didn’t account for this kind of reckless reality.
Police insist this was an isolated incident, not tied to terrorism. That’s a relief, but it doesn’t lessen the tragedy for those injured or the families now grappling with fear. Isolated or not, one bad decision can ruin countless lives.
This story is still unfolding, with more details likely to emerge. For now, Liverpool mourns not just the injuries but the loss of what should have been a unifying moment. Turns out, even in victory, the real world doesn’t play by idealistic dreams of community harmony.
Texas schools may soon display the Ten Commandments and allow prayer, thanks to bold legislative moves. The Texas House passed SB 10 and SB 11, sending them to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, as Just the News reports. These bills, rooted in faith and tradition, are stirring debate in Austin.
SB 10 mandates the posting of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom starting in 2025-2026, while SB 11 permits optional prayer and Bible reading during school hours with parental consent. Both bills, already approved by the Senate, reflect a push to restore religious values in education. Critics, mostly Democrats, are predictably clutching their pearls.
The Senate passed SB 10 by a 20-11 vote and SB 11 by 23-7, with the House following suit at 88-49 and 88-48, respectively. SB 10, authored by Sen. Phil King, R-Weatherford, faced strict party-line opposition, while SB 11, from Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, garnered some bipartisan Senate support. This shows even a few liberals see the light occasionally.
House Democrats, led by Rep. Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth, opposed SB 10, whining about biblical terms like “manservant” and “maidservant.” Collier claimed that these terms mean “male slave” or “female slave,” arguing they evoke a painful history. Her amendment to scrub these words failed, proving not every complaint gets a trophy.
“Manservant and maidservant … means male slave or female slave,” Collier said. She argued that displaying the Commandments would “perpetuate hurt” by referencing slavery. Sounds like someone’s more interested in rewriting history than teaching it.
The Ten Commandments, from the Bible’s book of Exodus, recount Moses presenting them after freeing the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. “Maidservant” and “manservant” appear in the Fourth and Tenth Commandments, referring to household servants or laborers per Strong’s translation. Context matters, but don’t tell the woke crowd that.
SB 11, pushed by Middleton, lets students and teachers opt into prayer or religious text reading during school hours. “Our schools are not God-free zones,” Middleton declared. His bill slams the door on atheists dictating what kids can believe.
Middleton also said, “There is no ‘separation of church and state’ in our Constitution.” Recent Supreme Court rulings back him up, freeing schools from secular overreach. The progressive mantra of a Godless classroom is crumbling fast.
“Litigious atheists are no longer going to decide for everyone else,” Middleton added. His bill ensures religious liberty where kids spend most of their time -- in school. It’s a refreshing jab at the left’s obsession with sanitizing faith from public life.
Both bills now await Abbott’s signature, and he’s no stranger to this fight. As state attorney general, Abbott defended a Ten Commandments monument at the Texas Capitol 20 years ago, winning at the U.S. Supreme Court. That monument still stands, a testament to his resolve.
Louisiana led the way, becoming the first state to mandate the Ten Commandments in schools, though its law faces legal challenges. Texas could join them, with Abbott likely to sign SB 10 and SB 11 into law. The left’s inevitable lawsuits will only prove their allergy to tradition.
Rep. Candy Noble, R-Murphy, SB 10’s House sponsor, dismissed Collier’s slavery claims. She said a quick Google search showed “maidservant” didn’t mean what Collier claimed. Noble’s no-nonsense approach cuts through the left’s manufactured outrage.
Noble, a former kindergarten teacher, opposed letting parents opt kids out of classes if Mosaic law was taught. Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, called this hypocritical, given Republicans’ push for parental rights. Talarico’s shock seems more like a performance than a principle.
“Students are unlikely to understand ‘thy neighbor’s wife’ or ‘maidservant,’” Collier said. Her argument assumes kids are too dumb to learn historical context. Underestimating young minds is a classic progressive misstep.
With Abbott’s pen poised, Texas stands at a crossroads. These bills champion faith and freedom, pushing back against a woke agenda that’s allergic to both. The left can cry foul, but the will of the people and the law may soon speak even louder.
A Chicago man’s descent into radical violence, allegedly murdering two Israeli embassy workers, traces back to a shadowy left-wing network’s funding of his trip to a 2017 “resistance” convention.
Elias Rodriguez, 30, reportedly shouted “Free Palestine” after gunning down Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, as the Washington Free Beacon reports. His radicalization, prosecutors say, began with a conference tied to groups cozy with the Chinese Communist Party and pro-Hamas agitators.
Rodriguez, a Chicago native, allegedly killed the diplomats as they left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. The 2017 People’s Congress of Resistance, a two-day event at Howard University, set him on this path by organizing anti-Trump “grassroots resistance.” ANSWER Chicago, a subsidiary of the ANSWER Coalition, raised funds to send him there, planting seeds of extremism.
ANSWER Chicago’s crowdfunding plea described Rodriguez as a “young resister” and son of an Iraq War veteran. “I don’t want to see another generation of Americans coming home from genocidal imperialist wars with trophies,” Rodriguez wrote on his fundraising page. That heartfelt plea now reads like a grim prelude to his alleged crimes.
The People’s Congress of Resistance, organized by ANSWER Coalition, CODEPINK, and the pro-Hamas Samidoun, designated a terrorist group in 2023, was a breeding ground for radical ideas. Rodriguez, inspired, joined the Party for Socialism and Liberation, a Marxist outfit tied to ANSWER Chicago. He even spoke at a post-conference meeting, gushing about the event’s “determinism” to “really win.”
“The People’s Congress was all about organizing the most oppressed to win real victories,” Rodriguez said in a video. His enthusiasm for “going beyond activism” now chills in light of his alleged murders. Actions, it seems, have consequences. Rodriguez’s father, an Army National Guardsman, brought home war souvenirs from Iraq, including a patch from an Iraqi soldier’s uniform, when Elias was 11. That personal connection fueled his anti-war rhetoric, but the conference twisted it into something darker, and by October 2017, he was protesting outside then-Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s home, railing against Amazon subsidies.
ANSWER Coalition, a key player, faces accusations of being a conduit for Chinese Communist Party-affiliated groups pushing anti-American agendas. Congressional Republicans launched a 2023 probe into these ties, spotlighting figures like Neville Roy Singham, an entrepreneur funding CCP-linked nonprofits. The Network Research Contagion Institute warns of ANSWER’s role in advancing anti-democratic narratives through pro-Palestinian activism.
“Every single one of these groups and their funding should be investigated immediately,” said Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX). His call for scrutiny underscores the stakes when shadowy networks bankroll impressionable radicals. The Progress Unity Fund, a charity funneling $232,000 to ANSWER’s 2023 activities, including Gaza ceasefire protests, raises further red flags.
ANSWER Chicago shares organizers such as Beth Massey, Patrick McWilliams, and Candice Choo-Kang with the Party for Socialism and Liberation and the Progress Unity Fund. Choo-Kang even chipped in $25 to Rodriguez’s GoFundMe for the 2017 trip. These incestuous ties suggest a well-oiled machine of radical recruitment.
In January 2018, Rodriguez, identified as an ANSWER Chicago member, joined another anti-Amazon protest. “If we can keep Amazon out, that is a huge victory,” he said, touting the “power of people.” That rhetoric, once about corporate subsidies, now haunts as a prelude to his alleged deadly actions.
Rodriguez’s affiliation with the Party for Socialism and Liberation was brief, the group claimed Thursday, distancing itself by removing a video of him discussing his 2017 trip. Their hasty retreat reeks of damage control. ANSWER Chicago, meanwhile, stayed silent when pressed for comment.
Vijay Prashad, a Marxist journalist and Singham associate, helped convene the People’s Congress of Resistance, adding another layer of ideological heft. Rodriguez, swept up in this fervor, saw the event as a call to “really win.” His interpretation, tragically, ended in bloodshed.
On Wednesday, Rodriguez allegedly shot Lischinsky and Milgrim, waving a keffiyeh and shouting “Free Palestine” after the act. Witnesses described a chilling scene outside the Capital Jewish Museum. He admitted to the killings and now faces first-degree murder charges.
“I’m attending the People’s Congress of Resistance to put an end to imperialist war,” Rodriguez declared in 2017. That noble-sounding goal morphed into a twisted justification for violence. The left’s romance with radical chic, it seems, has a body count.
Rodriguez’s journey from Chicago protester to alleged murderer exposes the dangers of unchecked radical networks. Groups like ANSWER Coalition, cloaked in activism, peddle ideologies that can spiral into violence. A congressional investigation into their funding and ties couldn't come soon enough.
Columbia University’s woke policies have backfired spectacularly. A federal investigation by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has exposed the Ivy League school’s failure to shield Jewish students from relentless harassment over 19 months, as Just the News reports. The findings, released late on Thursday, paint a grim picture of administrative neglect.
The HHS probe determined that Columbia violated the civil rights of Jewish students by ignoring a hostile environment that disrupted their education. In a single sentence, the feds concluded the university breached Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with its “deliberate indifference” to antisemitic harassment. Actions, it seems, have consequences.
Protests targeting Jewish students erupted across Columbia’s campus last year, making it a flashpoint for antisemitic activism. These demonstrations weren’t peaceful debates but aggressive disruptions, including one this year where protesters stormed a library during finals. Columbia’s response? A shrug.
The HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) didn’t mince words in its report. Investigators found that Columbia’s inaction allowed a toxic environment to fester for over a year and a half. This wasn’t a one-off oversight but a sustained failure to uphold basic protections.
“The findings carefully document the hostile environment Jewish students at Columbia University have had to endure,” said Anthony Archeval, acting director of HHS’ civil rights office. Endure is right -- students faced 19 months of harassment while administrators twiddled their thumbs. Progressive priorities, it appears, trumped student safety.
Archeval’s statement didn’t stop there. “We encourage Columbia University to work with us to come to an agreement that reflects meaningful changes,” he added. Translation: Fix this mess or face the consequences.
Columbia’s campus became a hub for antisemitic protests last year, part of a broader wave at colleges nationwide. These weren’t just chants and signs -- demonstrators targeted Jewish students with intimidation tactics. The university’s response was as effective as a screen door on a submarine.
This year, the chaos continued unabated. Protesters disrupted a library where students were cramming for finals, showing zero regard for academic integrity. Columbia’s leadership was too busy polishing its progressive credentials to intervene.
The OCR’s findings underscore a simple truth: Ignoring harassment doesn’t make it disappear. By failing to act, Columbia emboldened agitators and left Jewish students to fend for themselves. That’s not leadership; it’s cowardice.
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act demands that schools protect students from discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. Columbia flunked this test spectacularly, per the HHS investigation. Jewish students weren’t just uncomfortable -- they were systematically targeted.
The 19-month timeline of harassment is staggering. That’s over a year and a half of Columbia looking the other way while its students suffered. Woke platitudes about inclusivity ring hollow when the administration ignores real victims.
The OCR’s conclusion of “deliberate indifference” is a legal gut punch. It means Columbia didn’t just fail -- it chose to fail. That’s a stain no amount of PR spin can erase.
The HHS investigation puts Columbia on notice: Shape up or face further scrutiny. Archeval’s call for “meaningful changes” isn’t a suggestion -- it’s a mandate. The university’s days of dodging accountability may be numbered.
Columbia’s predicament is a cautionary tale for other schools chasing progressive clout at the expense of student safety. When ideology trumps responsibility, everyone loses -- especially the students who trusted their institution to protect them. Turns out, wokeness isn’t a substitute for spine.
As the dust settles, one thing is clear: Columbia’s Jewish students deserved better. The HHS findings are a wake-up call for universities nationwide to prioritize real equity over performative gestures. Here’s hoping Columbia takes the hint.
A woman learned the hard way that CIA gates aren’t suggestions after being shot for blowing past security in Langley, Virginia. On Thursday morning, she drove up to a gate at the CIA headquarters and ignored orders to stop, prompting security to open fire, as CBS News reports. Actions, it seems, still have consequences.
CIA security personnel shot the woman after she failed to halt at the headquarters’ gate. She was rushed to a medical facility with a non-fatal upper body wound. The incident, now under CIA and FBI scrutiny, has raised eyebrows about security protocols.
The shooting unfolded at the CIA’s Langley campus, just nine miles from Washington, D.C. The main gate, now closed until further notice, became the epicenter of a tense standoff. Progressive narratives about “de-escalation” clearly didn’t apply here.
“There was a security incident that law enforcement responded to outside CIA Headquarters,” a CIA spokesperson said. That’s a polite way of saying someone tested the agency’s resolve and lost. The FBI and CIA are now digging into what happened.
The woman’s refusal to stop triggered a swift response from trained CIA personnel. Her vehicle approached the gate, and when she didn’t comply, security acted decisively. No one’s calling this a woke misunderstanding.
She was promptly transported to a hospital for treatment. Law enforcement sources noted her wound, to the upper portion of her body, wasn’t life-threatening. Still, the incident underscores the high stakes at federal facilities.
The CIA’s main gate remains shuttered as investigators piece together the event. Langley, a hub of national security, doesn’t take kindly to breaches -- or those who think rules don’t apply. The closure signals heightened vigilance.
The FBI’s involvement suggests this wasn’t a simple traffic stop gone wrong. Their probe, alongside the CIA’s, aims to clarify the woman’s motives and the guards’ response. Transparency, one hopes, will trump bureaucratic spin.
Security at Langley is no joke, and for good reason. Nine miles from the nation’s capital, the CIA headquarters guards secrets that keep America safe. This woman’s reckless stunt proves why vigilance matters.
“The main gate is currently closed until further notice,” the CIA spokesperson added. That’s less about inconvenience and more about ensuring no woke leniency creeps into protocol. The agency’s focus remains on safety, not feelings.
What drove this woman to challenge CIA security? Investigators are likely asking that question as they comb through evidence. Her actions, deliberate or not, put lives at risk.
The non-fatal outcome is a small mercy in a high-stakes encounter. CIA personnel are trained to neutralize threats, not coddle rule-breakers. This incident shows they mean business.
The CIA and FBI haven’t released details on the woman’s identity or intent. That silence fuels speculation, but conservatives know better than to trust premature narratives. Facts, not feelings, will guide this investigation.
Langley’s proximity to D.C. makes it a prime target for chaos agents. The swift response to this breach proves the CIA isn’t swayed by progressive calls to “reimagine” security. Good for them.
As the main gate stays closed, the message is clear: don’t test America’s defenders. This woman’s hospital stay is a reminder that ignoring orders has a price. Let’s hope the investigation brings clarity, not cover-ups.
President Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election campaign tried to fake a folksy town hall, but the cameras caught a flop. In April of that year, his team orchestrated a closed-door event in a Delaware high school gym, hoping to capture a sharp, coherent Biden for a campaign ad. The result? Ninety minutes of unusable footage that exposed the campaign’s desperate struggle to prop up an 81-year-old candidate, as Axios reports.
The Delaware event was a carefully scripted attempt to show Biden at his best, with pre-selected questions from voters. The campaign’s goal was to film him speaking fluidly in a freewheeling setting, but the plan backfired spectacularly. Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s book, Original Sin, reveals the campaign’s ongoing battle to manage Biden’s faltering public appearances.
Biden’s team shut out the press, banking on two cameras to capture a polished performance. They filmed for an hour and a half, but the footage was a disaster, blamed on bad lighting by some, on Biden’s shaky delivery by others. One insider didn’t mince words: “The man could not speak.”
That Delaware debacle wasn’t a one-off; Biden’s campaign routinely struggled to get decent video clips. Even simple recorded remarks for fundraisers or supportive groups often ended in mistakes. The White House capped video addresses at one or two minutes, knowing Biden couldn’t sustain longer without flubbing lines.
Two-camera setups, a standard campaign trick, became Biden’s crutch. Jump cuts patched up his errors, but the heavy editing sometimes left videos looking like a bad splice job. Campaign staff often regretted releasing these Frankenstein clips, which only highlighted Biden’s limitations.
“Every shoot was anxiety-inducing for Biden’s team,” Tapper and Thompson write. Their book, built on interviews with over 200 Democratic Party insiders, paints a grim picture of a campaign scrambling to hide Biden’s weaknesses. Apparently, authenticity took a backseat to damage control.
Biden’s team ditched genuine town halls for staged ones like the Delaware fiasco. These events were less about connecting with voters and more about filming commercials to mask Biden’s struggles. The reliance on pre-scripted questions shows a campaign more concerned with optics than substance.
When supportive groups asked for a five-minute video, the White House balked, offering a measly minute or two. The reason? Biden couldn’t deliver even short remarks without tripping over his words. This wasn’t leadership -- it was a carefully managed illusion.
The campaign’s heavy reliance on editing raised eyebrows even among allies. Using two cameras to fix flubbed lines is common, but Biden’s team leaned on it so much that it worried campaign officials. If you need that much post-production for a simple video, maybe the problem isn’t the lighting.
Tapper and Thompson’s book pulls no punches, detailing the campaign’s video struggles through insider accounts. Most of their 200-plus interviews, conducted largely after the election, came from Democratic insiders spilling the tea. The portrait they paint isn’t flattering: a campaign in constant crisis mode.
Jill Biden pushed back on such critiques earlier this month on The View. “The people who wrote those books were not in the White House with us,” she said. Nice try, but 200 insiders beg to differ, and their stories align too well to dismiss.
Jill’s defense also claimed Joe “worked every single day.” Hard work isn’t the issue -- competence is. If Biden’s team had to stage town halls and edit videos into oblivion just to make him look functional, that’s not a flex; it’s a red flag.
The Delaware town hall was a microcosm of Biden’s campaign: all smoke, no fire. Pre-selected questions, a press blackout, and a 90-minute shoot that produced nothing usable reveal a team more focused on appearances than reality. Voters deserve better than a president who can’t speak without a script and a splice.
Biden’s campaign has not commented on the book’s claims, which speaks volumes. Silence isn’t exactly a rebuttal when 200 insiders are airing your dirty laundry. Turns out, you can’t edit the truth as easily as a bad video.
This saga, laid bare in Original Sin, shows a campaign that treated voters like props in a bad movie. If Biden’s team thought they could fool America with staged events and jump cuts, they underestimated the audience. Actions, or lack thereof, have consequences.
