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‘Just Say You’re Gay’: Border Agents Say Migrants Would Abuse Dems’ Proposal To Not Detain LGBTQ Migrants

‘Just Say You’re Gay’: Border Agents Say Migrants Would Abuse Dems’ Proposal To Not Detain LGBTQ Migrants Jennie Taer on April 25, 2023 Four Border Patrol agents who spoke to the Daily Caller News Foundation believe that a recently proposed bill by Democrats in Congress will lead to migrants falsely claiming to be members of the LGBTQ community as a ticket into the country. Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington and Democratic Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Democratic Rep. Adam Smith of Washington introduced the bill Thursday to limit immigration detention. “Someone told them in essence ‘just say

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PETER ROFF: Is Gavin Newsom The Solution To Dems’ Joe Biden Problem?

PETER ROFF: Is Gavin Newsom The Solution To Dems’ Joe Biden Problem? Peter Roff on April 15, 2023 The Democrats have a problem. Joe Biden wants to run for president in 2024 while more and more likely voters don’t. A recently released Rasmussen Reports survey showed less than half the voters want the president to seek a second term and two-thirds said he should be challenged in the primaries. The numbers don’t lie. Just a little more than a third of likely voters — 39% — thought he should seek re-election 39. Nearly half — 48% — didn’t think he

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Dems, Eco-Groups At Each Other’s Throats Over Climate Plan That Will Send Energy Bills Soaring

Dems, Eco-Groups At Each Other’s Throats Over Climate Plan That Will Send Energy Bills Soaring John Hugh DeMastri on April 4, 2023 Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York is facing stiff opposition from climate groups over her support of a measure that would scale back the impact of a major New York climate law before consumers are hit with massive price hikes, The Washington Post reported Tuesday. The state’s cap-and-invest program places a limit on the emissions produced in the state, requiring large emitters to purchase allowances for their activity, in a law modeled after similar initiatives in California, Oregon and

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A Foreign Billionaire Is Fueling Dems’ Dark Money Machine: REPORT

A Foreign Billionaire Is Fueling Dems’ Dark Money Machine: REPORT Trevor Schakohl on April 4, 2023 Swiss-born billionaire Hansjorg Wyss’ organizations have donated more than $330 million since 2016 to liberal interest groups, some of whom directly promoted Democratic politicians, according to The Associated Press. Foreign nationals are legally barred from donating to candidates or political committees, but Wyss-founded groups including the Berger Action Fund have sent $245 million combined to the Arabella Advisors-managed Sixteen Thirty Fund and the New Venture Fund, both founded by former Clinton White House appointee Eric Kessler, the outlet reported. The Sixteen Thirty Fund donates to

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Dems, Media, Celebrities Call For Gun Control Hours After Nashville School Shooting

Dems, Media, Celebrities Call For Gun Control Hours After Nashville School Shooting Harold Hutchison on March 27, 2023 Democrats, celebrities and other media figures called for gun control within hours of a Monday shooting at a private school in Nashville that left seven people dead. “The school shooting in Nashville is heart-wrenching. No student, teacher or family should experience the fear and trauma of gun violence,” Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts tweeted. “Enough is enough. Congress needs to once again ban assault weapons and pass gun violence prevention legislation to keep our children safe.” An unidentified 28-year-old female shooter

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Inflation Reduction? Dems’ Climate Spending Spree Could Cost $1.2 Trillion, Analysts Say

Inflation Reduction? Dems’ Climate Spending Spree Could Cost $1.2 Trillion, Analysts Say John Hugh DeMastri on March 23, 2023 Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could cost roughly $1.2 trillion in green energy subsidies, more than four times an initial government forecast of outlays, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing analysts from Goldman Sachs. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) initially forecast that the law, a cornerstone of President Joe Biden’s efforts to decarbonize the U.S. economy, would cost the government $370 billion to boost investments in green technology, according to Bloomberg. Goldman Sachs’ findings mirror those of analytics firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, which reported in February

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Newly Unearthed Jan. 6 Footage ‘Demolishes’ Dems’ ‘Insurrection’ Claims, Tucker Carlson Says

Newly Unearthed Jan. 6 Footage ‘Demolishes’ Dems’ ‘Insurrection’ Claims, Tucker Carlson Says Harold Hutchison on March 6, 2023 Fox News host Tucker Carlson said Monday that footage of the Capitol riot “demolishes” claims by Democrats that an “insurrection” occurred on Jan. 6, 2021. “We are about to show you surveillance footage from inside the United States Capitol. The images you will see were recorded 26 months ago today on January 6th, 2021,” Carlson, a co-founder of the Daily Caller and honorary board member of the Daily Caller News Foundation, said. “Until now, politicians have kept this tape hidden from the

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Biden DOJ Implores Court To Allow Dems’ January 6th Lawsuit Against Trump To Proceed

Biden DOJ Implores Court To Allow Dems’ January 6th Lawsuit Against Trump To Proceed Lorenzo Prieto on March 2, 2023 The Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Thursday that former President Donald Trump can be held liable for the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, according to The Washington Post. Two police officers, alongside 11 Democratic House members, filed a lawsuit against Trump alleging they have suffered psychological and physical damage in the aftermath of the Capitol riot. Trump stated multiple times, however, that he is covered by absolute immunity as he was on his official duties as president.  “Speaking to

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Dems, Unions Spar Over Gun Laws While Deciding Location For 2024 Democratic Convention

Dems, Unions Spar Over Gun Laws While Deciding Location For 2024 Democratic Convention Bronson Winslow on February 23, 2023 Democrats are arguing amongst themselves over the location of the 2024 Democratic Convention, citing concerns that Georgia’s gun laws will fail to protect attendees, according to the New York Times. Lawmakers in Chicago, Illinois, and Atlanta, Georgia, are deep in debate over the 2024 national convention, with Illinois lawmakers concerned that Georgia gun laws will fail to protect attendees, and Georgia Democrats saying that gun laws have “no particular impact” on the decision, according to the NYT. Alongside Georgia and Illinois,

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‘Antisemitic, Shameful, Wrong’: Republicans Adopt Resolution Condemning Ye, Nick Fuentes And Dems’ Public Statements

“WHEREAS, Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has repeatedly made statements that are antisemitic, shameful, wrong, offensive, bigoted, and contrary to American and Republican principles, among these statements, ‘the Jewish media has made us feel like the Nazis and Hitler have never offered anything of value to the world … we’ve got to stop dissing the Nazis all of the time,’” the resolution read. “[T]he Republican National Committee formally condemns, denounces, censures and opposes Kanye West, also known as Ye.” The resolution also condemned past comments from Omar, Tlaib and “white supremacist” Nicholas Fuentes, who defended and appeared with

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‘Hate, Racism And Misogyny:’ Dems, Liberal Activists Melt Down Over Meta’s Decision To Allow Trump Back On Facebook

‘Hate, Racism And Misogyny:’ Dems, Liberal Activists Melt Down Over Meta’s Decision To Allow Trump Back On Facebook Bronson Winslow on January 26, 2023 Democratic lawmakers and left-wing advocacy groups had a meltdown Wednesday after Facebook parent company Meta, Inc., decided to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s account. Meta intends to reinstate Trump’s account “in coming weeks,” after initially banning the former president for posts he made after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, which the company believed showed “praise for people engaged in violence.” Following the announcement,  Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups condemned the move, with one group saying, “Donald Trump doesn’t

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‘Ready To Fight Back’: Leading Pro-Life Org Lays Out Strategies For Battling Dems’ ‘Extreme Position’ On Abortion

‘Ready To Fight Back’: Leading Pro-Life Org Lays Out Strategies For Battling Dems’ ‘Extreme Position’ On Abortion Kate Anderson on January 18, 2023 Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, pro-life leaders are setting new goals for the movement regarding legislation and the 2024 presidential election. In a press conference on Wednesday, pro-life leaders explained that they were working with states to pass abortion restrictions and had been in talks with multiple potential presidential candidates for the 2024 election to ensure that the pro-life agenda is a priority moving forward. “For the first time the March for Life,

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Dems Melt Down Over Bill Protecting Babies Born Alive After Botched Abortions

Dems Melt Down Over Bill Protecting Babies Born Alive After Botched Abortions Laurel Duggan on January 11, 2023 Democratic politicians are portraying the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care professionals to provide necessary care to infants born alive after failed abortions, as an attack on women’s rights. Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark and Democratic California Reps. Judy Chu and Norma Torres characterized the legislation as an assault on women’s freedom and bodily autonomy. Certain tweets also appeared to refer to a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning violent attacks on pro-life groups. “Abortion care is health

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Dems Melt Down Over Bill Protecting Babies Born Alive After Botched Abortions

Dems Melt Down Over Bill Protecting Babies Born Alive After Botched Abortions Laurel Duggan on January 11, 2023 Democratic politicians are portraying the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires health care professionals to provide necessary care to infants born alive after failed abortions, as an attack on women’s rights. Democratic Massachusetts Rep. Katherine Clark and Democratic California Reps. Judy Chu and Norma Torres characterized the legislation as an assault on women’s freedom and bodily autonomy. Certain tweets also appeared to refer to a resolution in the House of Representatives condemning violent attacks on pro-life groups. “Abortion care is health

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Senate Dems Try To Beef Up Staff For Potential Probes Of Energy Companies

Senate Dems Try To Beef Up Staff For Potential Probes Of Energy Companies Jack McEvoy on January 5, 2023 Democrats on the Senate Budget Committee are attempting to employ a “climate policy expert” and staffers who have previously investigated fossil fuel companies, indicating that the committee is gearing up to probe energy companies. Committee Democrats are looking to hire an oversight director who has experience investigating fossil fuel firms’ “dark money” influence campaigns as well as a staffer who has a “deep” understanding of climate change policy, according to job postings listed on the Senate website. Incoming Democratic Chair Sen.

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FORMER REP. JASON LEWIS: No Matter Who Emerges As Speaker, Republicans Must Give Dems A Taste Of Their Own Medicine

FORMER REP. JASON LEWIS: No Matter Who Emerges As Speaker, Republicans Must Give Dems A Taste Of Their Own Medicine Former Rep. Jason Lewis (R-Minn.) on January 4, 2023 Despite a disappointing midterm, Republicans squeaked out a victory in the House — barely. But the chaos in unifying around a speaker, not to mention an obstinate Joe Biden at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue and a Democrat-controlled Senate is already tempering expectations. But Republicans have always looked at power differently than liberals. When Democrats have it they do as much as possible to change society, culture and the country.

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CHRIS CHAPPELEAR: Why Does My Congressman Want To Work With Moderate Dems To Get A RINO Speaker?

CHRIS CHAPPELEAR: Why Does My Congressman Want To Work With Moderate Dems To Get A RINO Speaker? Chris Chappelear on January 2, 2023 Editor’s note: Big Tent Ideas always aims to provide balancing perspectives on the hottest issues of the day. In the column below, Nebraska Republican Party State Central Committee member Chris Chappelear questions Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon’s plan to work with Democrats to elect a moderate GOP speaker should House Minority Kevin Leader McCarthy’s speaker bid fail. A counterpoint column can be found here, where Rep. Bacon argues that Republicans should be prepared to work with Democrats should

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Dems’ Climate Bill Could Drive Europe Closer To China, Top EU Official Warns

Dems’ Climate Bill Could Drive Europe Closer To China, Top EU Official Warns Jack McEvoy on December 30, 2022 European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis warned that green energy subsidies in the Democrats’ huge climate spending bill could hurt EU industries and push businesses to trade more with China, the Financial Times reported Thursday. The $369 billion bill hands out heavy subsidies to spur domestic manufacturing of green energy technologies to reduce the nation’s heavy reliance on China and other foreign powers for products like solar panels and electric cars. However, Dombrovskis said that the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA)

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REP. JASON SMITH: Dems Put America On A Dangerous Path. Now, House Republicans Must Turn Things Around

REP. JASON SMITH: Dems Put America On A Dangerous Path. Now, House Republicans Must Turn Things Around Rep. Jason Smith on December 27, 2022 Two years ago, Democrats began their one-party rule of Washington by passing a massive $2 trillion bill which led to the highest spike in prices in 40 years. That inflation crisis has now stolen nearly two months’ worth of pay from every working American since Joe Biden took the oath of office. With merely days left before Christmas, Democrats capped off their reign by spending yet another $2 trillion in a bill spread across 4,155 pages

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Blackburn Blasts Dems For Funding Border Security Abroad, But Not US

Blackburn Blasts Dems For Funding Border Security Abroad, But Not US Harold Hutchison on December 21, 2022 Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee blasted congressional Democrats Wednesday for a “double standard” on border security. “Of course there’s a double standard. And bear in mind, places like D.C., Chicago, New York City had said we are sanctuary cities, we welcome having individuals come into our state and our city. Tennessee is not a sanctuary state. Our cities and towns are not sanctuary cities and towns and they have said, ‘No, we want the border secure,’” Blackburn told “America Reports” hosts Sandra

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MICHELE STEEB: Dems’ ‘Housing First’ Approach Has Been Disastrous For The Homeless. Here’s How To Fix It

MICHELE STEEB: Dems’ ‘Housing First’ Approach Has Been Disastrous For The Homeless. Here’s How To Fix It Michele Steeb on December 20, 2022 The German proverb — “it is easier to hurt than to heal” — is at the root of today’s homeless tragedy. In 2013, the U.S. instituted a seismic shift in how it approached homelessness. Rather than fund the combination of housing and clinical services to support the homeless in healing from the disease and trauma underlying their struggle, federal officials opined that the provision of permanent housing subsidies would “end homelessness in 10 years.” Under their new

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‘Lie In A Book’: Jim Jordan Pokes Holes In Dem’s Star Witness’ Testimony During Heated SCOTUS Hearing

‘Lie In A Book’: Jim Jordan Pokes Holes In Dem’s Star Witness’ Testimony During Heated SCOTUS Hearing Kate Anderson on December 8, 2022 House Rep. Jim Jordan grilled conservative-turned-progressive activist Rev. Robert Schenck Thursday in a House Judiciary Committee Hearing over his credibility regarding allegations that Justice Samuel Alito leaked Supreme Court opinions in 2014. Jordan pushed Schenck on his pattern of being deemed a “not credible witness” by federal judges in past legal proceedings. The hearing was scheduled after The New York Times published a report regarding Schenck’s claims that Alito leaked the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.

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Dems’ Star Witness In SCOTUS Hearing Deemed ‘Not Credible’ By SCOTUS

Dems’ Star Witness In SCOTUS Hearing Deemed ‘Not Credible’ By SCOTUS Kate Anderson on December 8, 2022 The House Judiciary Committee majority is bringing conservative-turned-progressive activist the Rev. Robert Schenck as a witness to a hearing on Thursday over allegations that Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito leaked court opinions in 2014, despite the Supreme Court in 1996 deeming Schenck “not entirely credible.” Thursday’s hearing, entitled “Undue Influence: ‘Operation Higher Court’ and Politicking at SCOTUS” comes as a report of the allegations that Alito leaked information to a couple who had contact with Schenck. The reverend is slated to be the

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Disgraced Crypto Ex-CEO Was Plotting To Spend Nearly $1 Billion Boosting Dems, Reshaping American Politics: REPORT

Disgraced Crypto Ex-CEO Was Plotting To Spend Nearly $1 Billion Boosting Dems, Reshaping American Politics: REPORT John Hugh DeMastri on November 23, 2022 Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, had planned to become the biggest donor to the Democratic Party in 2024, a cycle in which he might have spent as much as $1 billion, according to investigative journalist Theodore Schleifer, writing for Puck News Wednesday. The erstwhile billionaire filed in April, 2022, to incorporate an umbrella organization known as The Center for the Future in Delaware, according to Schleifer, citing corporate database Open Corporates. The organization

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MCKENNA: Dems’ Reliance On One Key Slice Of The Electorate Could Be Fatal To Their Election Chances

MCKENNA: Dems’ Reliance On One Key Slice Of The Electorate Could Be Fatal To Their Election Chances Michael McKenna on October 30, 2022 Before we head into the final days of this campaign (mercifully), it is worth thinking about the continuing erosion of working-class support for the Democrats and what that might mean for this election and the ones to follow. There is plenty of survey research on this topic, but let’s focus on the recent New York Times survey in which Democrats are 15 points underwater among working class voters, while sporting a 14-point advantage among college-educated voters. The

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