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“Affordability” and Illegal Immigration are Mutually-Exclusive: It’s the Math, Stupid
By Beverly Newman, Ed. D. One key cause of elevated worst case needs is immigration. Between 2021 and 2024, the foreign-born population of the United States increased by more than 6 million—the largest such increase over such a short period in American history. The foreign-born population now stands at more than 53 million individuals, making […]
Billions in Tax Dollars Pay for Empty Federal Buildings
By The Daily Signal FIRST ON DAILY SIGNAL—Selling off unused or underused federal property could save taxpayers $3 billion in deferred maintenance costs, and more than $100 million in operation costs each year, according to one government report. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chairwoman of the Senate DOGE Caucus, introduced legislation to expedite the sales of these properties. “Why should taxpayers be stuck with […]
New Analysis Cites 4 Ways CBO’s Budget Baseline Always Favors Increased Federal Spending
By Family Research Council Four key assumptions in the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) analytical tool for projecting federal spending and revenue trends heavily distort its results in favor of continually increasing outlays and expanding government regulation, according to a new Economic Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) analysis. “The CBO baseline is important because it is used […]
Here Are The Traitorous Republicans Who Sided With Democrats to Fund Corrupt, Criminal USADF
By The Geller Report Traitorous Senate Republicans joined Democrats to keep funding the U.S. African Development Foundation, even after the agency’s own leadership acknowledged corruption and DOGE flagged it for fraud. “The USADF Director of Financial Management’s fraudulent acts betrayed the trust of the American people,” said Acting Assistant Inspector General for Investigations Sean M. […]
Senator Josh Hawley reveals the Biden Admin was secretly funneling millions of dollars to The Council of American Islamic Relations (CAIR)
By Jihad Watch Senator Josh Hawley reveals the Biden Admin was secretly funneling millions of dollars to The Council of American Islamic Relations (CAIR) into states like California and Washington. They hid the money so it couldn’t be tracked and used it to bring in Muslims, even terrorists. WATCH: Senator Josh Hawley reveals the Biden […]
Lying Mamdani Invents Budget Emergency to Justify Massive Tax Hikes
By The Geller Report In Michael Bloomberg’s final year as mayor in 2013, New York City actually had a balanced budget. However, under the Marxist mayor Bill De Blasio, New York City’s budget deficit exploded. And continued under Mayor Eric Adams. Now the Communist Zohran Mamdani is in charge of New York City. And he want’s to do what every Communist does. Steal money from […]
BREAKING: Republicans Defect as Senate Funding Vote Fails, Making Shutdown Likely
By The Daily Signal Eight Senate Republicans joined Democrats in blocking a six-bill funding package Thursday, greatly increasing the probability of a partial government shutdown. The Senate failed to reach the 60-vote threshold necessary to end debate on a package which would fund the State Department and financial regulators, as well as agencies overseeing homeland security, war, education, labor, […]
Democrats Plan To Shutdown ICE Funding Has Already Been Foiled
By The Daily Caller The Democrats’ effort to block funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations fight has so far failed to derail ICE funding. In July, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, setting aside roughly $170 billion for immigration enforcement and border security, including […]
Instant Multi-Millionaire Ilhan Omar’s $5 Million Fake Winery
By The Geller Report Omar’s 2024 disclosure lists her spouse Tim Mynett’s eStCru LLC stake in Santa Rosa, California, valued between $1 million and $5 million, up sharply from $15,001-$50,000 the year before. The winery shows signs of inactivity—no working phone, empty parking lot, dormant social media—while Mynett faced a settled investor fraud lawsuit and […]
Led by Johnson, House Completes Improbable Budgeting Sweep
By Family Research Council Greenland, Venezuela, and the president’s spat with Canada may have stolen the world’s attention, but the real revelation may be what’s happening here at home. With the snow on its way and no time to spare, House Republicans accomplished what hasn’t been done since America’s top movie was “Titanic” and dial-up […]
Leadership Needed Not Positional Holders
By Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D. We are facing a time of great change and uncertainty in our nation; so much so that the very fabric of our beloved country stands the chance of unraveling. One reason for concern is the lack of true leadership throughout the strata of our country – from local arenas to […]
German Chancellor Admits Europe ‘Wasted Incredible Potential’ By Bureaucracy, Over-Regulation
By The Daily Caller German Chancellor Freidrich Merz told the World Economic Forum (WEF) that Germany and the European Union (EU) have “wasted incredible potential” during his speech Thursday. Merz, a member of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU), said the EU has wasted its potential for growth by curtailing freedom and responsibility. “Both Germany […]
WATCH LIVE: President Trump Addresses Davos
By The Geller Report He’s killing it. President Trump is addressing the World Economic Forum, the exclusive annual gathering of world leaders, policymakers and business figures in Davos, Switzerland. WATCH: President Trump Delivers a Special Address to the World Economic Forum CBS: The crowd of world leaders, business executives and others in Davos remained silent […]
Trump and America
By Lyle J. Rapacki, Ph.D. One year ago, Donald Trump took the Oath of Office to become the 47th President of the United States. There was an acute mixture of loathing and pure hatred along with hope and relief in that room. There were those present working to neuter Trump so they could collapse America […]
4 Ways Trump Has Dismantled the ‘Deep State’ Since Inauguration
By The Daily Signal On the anniversary of President Donald Trump’s second term inauguration, here are four ways he has dismantled the deep state in Washington. 1. Reinstating ‘Schedule F’ On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order to reinstate Schedule F, which makes it easier for the president to fire bureaucrats. […]
Schumer Vows to Reverse DOGE Cuts and Expand Spending if They Win Midterms
By The Geller Report Chuck Schumer announces Democrats will reverse all DOGE cuts made under President Trump if they win the 2026 midterms. What rational American, hell, what rational human being would vote for waste, fraud and corruption? If they win, it’s election fraud. Senate Minority Leader Schumer targets Transportation, Housing and Urban Development programs […]
Donalds Has Commanding Lead in Vital Florida Race, Poll Shows
By The Daily Signal A new poll on Florida’s gubernatorial race shows Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., ahead of his primary challengers by 30% or more. The Mason-Dixon poll released on Wednesday showed the South-West Florida congressman counting on the support of 37% of Republican voters. Donalds’ closest opponent, current Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, polled at 7%. His other two opponents, […]
Where is Messaging and Support from Republicans in Congress About Violence Against ICE in Minneapolis?
By Royal A. Brown III U.S. Republican Representatives and Senators, What would you do and say if so called “peaceful protestors” were smashing into your vehicles and stealing contents like documents and even legal weapons and ammunition? What would you do if attacked and injured by “peaceful protestors” with snow shovels and broom sticks? What […]
HOW DEMOCRACIES DIE: Blue State Mass Migration, Mass Fraud and Spending, Permanent Control
By Amil Imani The Blue State Hegemony and the Systematic Siphoning of America The American political landscape is not shifting by accident; it is being terraformed. While mainstream media pundits discuss “swing voters” and “campaign strategies,” a much more calculated and cold-blooded operation is underway. Every major Blue State stronghold — from the decaying urban […]
White House Creates DOJ Anti-Fraud Task Force to Protect Taxpayer Dollars
By Family Research Council Decades of lax immigration policy have resulted in widespread welfare fraud in the U.S., robbing taxpayers of billions of dollars, but President Donald Trump is equipping the Justice Department to target abuse and protect Americans’ investments in state and federal programs. Vice President J.D. Vance announced Thursday that the White House is creating […]
California Screaming is Becoming a Reality
By Karen Schoen How many of you think that what goes on in California stays in California? NOPE! Boy are we naive if we think that what goes on in California does not affects every state in the Union. It seems as though Californians have taken the “We are stupid” pill and will now pay […]
“I DON’T WANT THEM IN OUR COUNTRY”: Trump Slams Somali Migrants, Calls Ilhan Omar “Garbage,” Warns of National “Tipping Point”
By The Geller Report Every American should hear this. President Donald Trump sharpened his criticism of Somali immigrants, telling a Cabinet meeting that he did not want Somali migrants in the United States with close to 90% relying heavily on welfare and offering nothing in return (with the exception of billion dollar taxpayer funded fraud.) […]
Ilhan Omar’s Marital Deception and Financial Fraud
By Amil Imani The political career of Rep. Ilhan Omar is defined by a pattern of calculated legal manipulation and systemic financial misconduct. While her supporters often attempt to frame these issues as personal oversights, the documented evidence reveals a history of deliberate fraud involving her marriages, her tax filings, and the exploitation of campaign resources […]
TRADE SHOCK: Trump Slashes U.S. Deficit in Half — Lowest in 15 Years
By The Geller Report While Democrats and their media lapdogs wail about “affordability” and chant that the sky is falling, the numbers keep humiliating the experts. Under President Trump, the U.S. trade deficit has been cut in half—plunging to roughly $29.4 billion, the lowest level in nearly two decades. Even CNBC sounded stunned, admitting on […]
Mamdani’s Rent Czar Breaks Down When Asked About Mother’s Reportedly $1.6M Tennessee Home
By The Daily Caller A senior aide in New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration grew visibly upset when asked about her mother reportedly owning a home worth millions. Cea Weaver, a far-left activist who heads Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Office to Protect Tenants, apparently teared up and ran down the street when reporters — including […]
ROOKE: It Only Took A Couple Weeks For Dark Skies To Clear Up For GOP’s Future
By The Daily Caller The Republican Party has faced ongoing challenges in 2025, including economic pressures, immigration concerns, and criticism over inaction in Washington. Yet, under President Donald Trump’s leadership in early 2026, a renewed sense of optimism is emerging within the GOP. New year, new party? Not exactly. While core issues like stagnant economy, […]
“SEIZE PRIVATE PROPERTY!”: Mamdani Appoints Communist Radical to Run Housing, Blasted Homeownership As ‘White Supremacy’
By The Geller Report If the goal was to euthanize New York real estate, Zohran Mamdani couldn’t have executed it more efficiently. His newly appointed tenant advocate, Cea Weaver, has a documented record of calling to “seize private property,” denouncing homeownership as a “weapon of white supremacy,” and urging voters to “elect more communists.” These […]
DOGE WAS RIGHT: HUD Finds $5+ Billion in Fraud in One Year Under Biden—Dead Tenants, Fake IDs, Inactive Accounts Paid
By The Geller Report You can begin to understand why the swamp fought Elon Musk and DOGE so hard. HUD officials say the majority of some $5 billion in fraudulent rental aid in 2024 went to New York, California and D.C. — though dead people from all 50 states got paid. HUD just found $5 […]
Social Security Administration Offers Receipts To Dispute WaPo Hit Job
By The Daily Caller The Social Security Administration is disputing a Washington Post report that claims the agency and system got worse under President Donald Trump. The Washington Post published a story on Tuesday based on “internal documents and interviews with 41 current and former employees, advocates and customers” about how the system has suffered in both “responsiveness and trust” […]
From Obscurity to Tens of Billions — Now Leadership Is Scrubbed at Ilhan Omar’s Husband’s VC Firm as Scrutiny Mounts
By The Geller Report Ilhan Omar and her husband (not the brother husband) Time Mynett have seen their fortune skyrocket since taking office. Mynett husband runs one of the largest VC Firms which went from $0 to $60 billion in assets in about a year. Omar’s husband is reported to be associated with a venture […]