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Govt Corruption, Illegal Immigration

Joe Biden Fudged the Numbers—Trump’s Deportation Machine Sets the Record Straight

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President Donald Trump’s administration is reporting a sharp rise in immigration enforcement actions during its first 100 days in office, outpacing the Biden-Harris administration’s real deportation numbers by a wide margin once misclassified data is accounted for.

Officials are also pointing to a significant decline in illegal border crossings and a surge in self-deportations as a result of renewed enforcement.

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According to new data released by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Trump’s administration has removed 65,682 illegal aliens and arrested 66,463 since January.

The rate of deportations now stands at approximately 660 per day—five times higher than the adjusted rate under the Biden-Harris administration, which had included “turnarounds” at the border in its deportation statistics.

A detailed analysis shows that over 80% of the 271,484 deportations claimed by the Biden administration in fiscal year 2024 were not ICE removals from the interior but were instead apprehensions by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the southern border.

These border turnbacks—classified as “returns” or “expulsions” by CBP—are not counted as deportations under standard ICE practice.

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A December 2024 press release from CBP under the Biden administration referred to these actions as “removals and returns,” effectively inflating the deportation statistics. In contrast, ICE under Trump has reported only official interior removals, not including border turnarounds.

When recalculated, Biden’s true ICE removal rate falls to around 130 per day, compared to Trump’s 660 daily removals. Homeland Security reports that more than 142,000 deportations and 158,000 arrests have been made across all enforcement agencies in Trump’s first 100 days.

Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons said in a statement Tuesday:

“We removed over 65,000 illegal aliens to countries across the world. We’re just 100 days into this administration and thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, ICE is using every tool at its disposal to enforce our country’s immigration laws and protect our communities.”

Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said the early success reflects the administration’s aggressive approach after years of limited enforcement.

“President Trump and Secretary Noem have jump-started an agency that was vilified and barred from doing its job for the last four years.”

She added that illegal migrants are now turning back before reaching the U.S., and use of the CBP Home app for self-deportation is surging. Migration through Panama’s Darien Gap is reportedly down 99.99%.

White House Border Czar Tom Homan credited the current enforcement pace to policy changes but urged Congress to allocate more resources.

“Congress needs to get off their ass. Give us the money we need… We need money for more beds, for transportation, for more officers. We’ve got over 700,000 illegal aliens with criminal convictions walking the streets of America.”

The administration has also reinstated the Remain in Mexico policy, requiring asylum applicants to wait outside the U.S. until their court dates—reversing Biden’s “catch and release” policy.

Under Biden, millions were released into the country with court dates or parole. The Center for Immigration Studies estimates at least 160,000 aliens skipped their court dates in FY 2023.

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Upon taking office in January, President Trump signed an executive order directing that illegal aliens apprehended inside the country be detained. ICE officials now report that roughly three in four of those arrested under Trump have prior criminal convictions.

Additionally, Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin reported that approximately 9,000 illegal aliens have self-deported using the CBP Home app, a tool initially developed during Biden’s term.

While Homeland Security has not confirmed the exact figure, officials acknowledged that “thousands” have used the app to leave voluntarily.

In an address at the Border Security Expo in Phoenix last month, Homan stated, “I’m happy with the numbers, but I’m not satisfied. We need more, and that’s where the budget comes in.”

Phoenix, Arizona – December 22, 2024: President Trumps appointed border czar, Tom Homan at AmericaFest.

On Friday, the Office of Management and Budget submitted its request to Congress for the upcoming budget reconciliation.

The proposal includes $175 million in new funding for Homeland Security to “fully secure the border” and a 13% increase in defense spending, offset by reductions in education, foreign aid, environmental, and welfare programs.

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Democrats

Michelle Obama “Clearly Hates” Barack: Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly Unleashed

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Tucker Carlson offered pointed commentary about former First Lady Michelle Obama and her relationship with former President Barack Obama during an appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show, suggesting that Michelle harbors resentment toward her husband and linking what he described as “unhappy marriages” to broader societal problems.

Carlson, who formerly hosted a prime-time show on Fox News, told Kelly that he believes Michelle Obama “really dislikes her husband,” and that “it’s super obvious.”

He added, “I’m not just saying that to be catty… I think I’m trying to feel compassion for her, but her hostility toward the guy is unbelievable.”

The discussion centered on public speculation about the Obamas’ 32-year marriage, which has faced renewed scrutiny following recent interviews by Michelle Obama and comments by President Obama referencing a “deep deficit” in their relationship.

Carlson claimed that Michelle’s demeanor and comments about her marriage are emblematic of a larger issue.

“There’s nothing more destabilizing than an unhappy marriage,” Carlson said.

“She’s like a freak show and it’s easy to make fun of her and I enjoy it, but I do think it’s a whole class of people who are afflicted with the same kind of restlessness and rage and emptiness and they’re the ones wrecking our society.”

Kelly agreed, saying, “Everything Michelle says about her husband is negative.”

She compared it to her own relationship, stating, “I almost never say negative things about Doug. He’s not perfect but when I think about him, I don’t immediately go to whatever is negative. I go to what’s positive and what I love about him.”

Michelle Obama has publicly discussed the challenges of her marriage, including on her podcast In My Opinion, which she co-hosts with her brother Craig Robinson.

In past interviews and public appearances, she has spoken candidly about her husband’s ambition, their early financial struggles, and the difficulty of adjusting to political life.

In one episode of actress Sophia Bush’s podcast earlier this month, Michelle addressed growing speculation about her marriage, particularly her absence from high-profile events like President Donald Trump’s inauguration and the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter.

Addressing the rumors directly, Michelle said, “So much so that this year, people couldn’t even fathom that I was making a choice for myself. They had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing.” She added, “That this couldn’t be a grown woman just making a set of decisions for herself, right?”

She also pushed back on how her public persona has been framed by critics and the media.

“The first label they put on us as Black women is that we are angry,” she said. “The irony is, like, yeah. I am probably less light than many of my white female friends.”

The former first lady has also expressed frustration with how the media portrayed her during the Obama presidency, citing one journalist’s claim that she was “emasculating” her husband simply by speaking candidly about her experiences.

Despite the speculation, the Obamas have been seen dining together in Washington, D.C., on two separate occasions in the last month.

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Big Cities, Democrats

Reality Hits Adam Schiff in San Francisco—and It’s Not Pretty for Democrats

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Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., issued a stark warning to fellow Democrats during an appearance on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher” Friday night, sharing a personal story that he said highlighted major concerns about his party’s leadership, particularly in California.

During a panel discussion, Maher asked Schiff to address the current state of the Democratic Party, especially in how it governs liberal strongholds like California.

Schiff acknowledged the challenges facing his party, saying, “So we’re gonna have to change how we do business in California. We’re gonna have to address people’s legitimate concerns about crime.”

Schiff recounted a personal experience from two years ago in San Francisco, when his luggage was stolen from his car.

He admitted that he had been warned not to leave valuables inside his vehicle but chose to ignore the advice.

“And what was most memorable about the experience for me as I went to this Target in South San Francisco, 10 o’clock at night, and I’m getting the toiletries I’m gonna need for my next two days in the city,” Schiff said.

“First of all, I had to get the clerk, which is hard to find, to unlock the shampoo or the whatever. So that’s one thing.”

He continued by describing what happened at the checkout counter.

“And then I get to the cashier. The cashier asked me if I want one of those Target bags with a little bullseye on it. And I said, ‘Yes, that Target bag is gonna be my luggage for the next two days,” Schiff said.

According to Schiff, the cashier then asked what had happened, and after he explained the situation, she responded bluntly.

“She basically said in not so many words, ’Yeah, Democrats are a**holes.’ And I thought, you know, if the cashier in South San Francisco at 10 o’clock at night believes that Democrats are a**holes because the shampoo was locked up and my stuff got stolen out of the trunk, we’ve got a major problem that we have to address.”

Maher responded to the story, saying, “That’s an awesome story. That says a lot. I hope all the Democrats listen to that story.”

Schiff went on to express optimism about new leadership in San Francisco.

He mentioned Democratic Mayor Daniel Lurie, saying Lurie is “helping lead the way in how we kind of reinvent how Democrats are doing governance.”

The exchange comes amid ongoing concerns about public safety, theft, and governance challenges in major Democrat-led cities.

San Francisco, in particular, has been under scrutiny for its handling of crime, retail theft, and broader public dissatisfaction, issues that have gained national attention over the past several years.

Schiff’s comments reflect growing acknowledgment among some Democrats that public frustration over crime and quality of life issues is becoming a political liability, even within traditionally loyal urban voter bases.

His remarks on national television further signal the internal debate underway in the Democratic Party on how to respond to these challenges ahead of upcoming elections.

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Media

CNN’s Scott Jennings Slams Left for Targeting Maher Over Trump Dinner—Obey or Be Attacked

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CNN commentator Scott Jennings criticized the backlash against comedian Bill Maher for meeting with President Donald Trump, calling the response from the left “an attempt to intimidate people” and prevent any future dialogue between liberals and conservatives.

As reported by The Gateway Pundit, Jennings made the remarks during a recent CNN segment while discussing the outrage Maher faced after visiting the White House earlier this month.

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Though Maher made it clear he was not joining the MAGA movement, critics on the left still reacted with hostility, accusing him of legitimizing Trump.

One of the harshest responses came from actor and comedian Larry David, who wrote an op-ed in The New York Times that compared Maher’s dinner with Trump to dining with Adolf Hitler.

The piece condemned both Maher and Trump’s supporters and has been widely circulated among Maher’s detractors.

Jennings offered his perspective on the controversy, pointing out that the criticism wasn’t merely about Maher’s specific meeting but about discouraging any similar future interactions.

Scott Jennings, an American writer and conservative commentator spoke at the Swearing-In Ceremony of the Constitutional Officers at the Kentucky Capitol.

“The message of this is not to — because Bill Maher, first of all, I totally agree, he’s totally in the right to do it,” Jennings said. “I loved his monologue, even though I disagree with almost everything he believes politically. He was right to do this and he was right to speak out about it.”

Jennings continued:

“But this isn’t about that dinner. It’s about the next one. Because this is the modern Left. It’s an attempt always to intimidate people into not ever doing it again. It’s to silence yourselves, or we’ll do it for you.”

According to Jennings, the goal is to send a clear signal to public figures on the left: avoid engaging with President Trump or his supporters, or face social and professional consequences.

“That’s the purpose of this op-ed, so that the next comedian, or the next person on the American left chooses not to speak to Donald Trump,” he added. “This is all an effort to get people not to do what you just said, which is to talk to each other and our political leaders.”

The incident highlights growing concerns over ideological gatekeeping and the left’s increasing intolerance toward dissent or dialogue with political opponents.

Maher, who has frequently clashed with conservatives, now finds himself under fire from the very audience that once applauded him.

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Democrats

David Hogg Crumbles When ABC Host Confronts Him on MS-13 Cover

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DNC Vice Chair David Hogg and former Trump White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus engaged in a sharp exchange Sunday during a segment on ABC’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos, centering on the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and growing tensions within the Democratic Party.

The discussion turned combative after Priebus criticized Hogg’s pledge to spend $20 million to primary incumbent Democrats.

“It’s $20 million out of the DNC’s pocket,” Priebus said.

“You can’t be on the board of the fishing and forest company and on Greenpeace at the same time.”

He added that if he were in charge of the DNC, Hogg would be “removed from the party.”

Hogg’s spending plan has drawn criticism within Democratic ranks, with one veteran Democratic strategist reportedly calling him a “contemptible little twerp.”

Priebus, who served as RNC chairman from 2011 to 2017 before joining President Donald Trump’s administration, expanded his criticism beyond Hogg.

He described the Democratic Party as fractured and lacking direction.

“The Democrats are a complete mess. They have no movement… They have no message… They have no leader,” Priebus said.

“It doesn’t get any worse than that. You’re defending Harvard, you’re traveling to El Salvador to defend MS-13 gang members.”

The comment referenced a recent trip by Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., who traveled to El Salvador on Friday to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Garcia, an illegal alien who had been living in Maryland, was deported and imprisoned in El Salvador’s high-security CECOT facility, a prison known for housing violent gang members.

The deportation occurred despite a U.S. court order that had halted his removal.

Democrats, including Van Hollen, have condemned Garcia’s deportation, arguing it violated legal protections and resulted in his imprisonment without due process.

Van Hollen stated he went to advocate for Garcia’s release, but Salvadoran authorities informed him upon arrival that Garcia had already been transferred to another facility.

The Trump administration has previously stated that Garcia is affiliated with the violent MS-13 gang.

Supporting that assertion, officials cited records indicating that Garcia’s wife once accused him of domestic violence—though no criminal charges were filed.

Hogg interrupted Priebus during the exchange and challenged the administration’s claims regarding Garcia’s ties to MS-13.

“This was not an MS-13 gang member, and you damn well know that,” Hogg said.

“The administration admitted this was wrong. In America, we have due process. We are a land of law and order, and this administration is repeatedly showing time and time again they do not care about what the Supreme Court says. They do not care about the rule of law, and you cannot defend sending people to another country where they don’t have rights.”

Priebus pushed back, pointing to public polling and intelligence assessments.

“Every intel community agency said Garcia was MS-13,” he stated, adding that a majority of Americans support deportation of individuals who are in the country illegally.

The segment underscored widening divisions not just between Republicans and Democrats, but within the Democratic Party itself, as figures like Hogg pursue more aggressive challenges to long-time incumbents.

It also brought renewed attention to the administration’s immigration enforcement policies, particularly regarding suspected gang members and individuals deported despite pending legal orders.

Van Hollen’s visit to El Salvador follows ongoing scrutiny from Democrats and immigrant advocacy groups over the Trump administration’s renewed emphasis on mass deportations and stricter immigration enforcement.

No further comment has been released from the DNC regarding Hogg’s spending campaign or Priebus’ suggestion that he should be removed from party leadership.

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Democrats

Dems Confronted On the Street, Refuse to Answer About Noncitizens Voting

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Several House Democrats declined to explain their opposition to a bill aimed at preventing non-citizens from voting in U.S. elections, according to footage obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.

The legislation, titled the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, would require states to obtain proof of citizenship before registering individuals to vote and to remove non-citizens from existing voter rolls.

Despite widespread public concern about election integrity, only four Democrats broke with their party to vote in favor of the bill alongside House Republicans.

Meanwhile, several other Democratic members of Congress either declined to answer questions or insisted that non-citizen voting is not a real issue.

During interactions recorded by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida was asked, “Congresswoman, why do you want non-citizens to vote in U.S. elections?”

She did not respond.

The individual continued, “Why do you not want to keep American elections safe and secure?” The congresswoman offered no reply.

Other Democrats questioned included Reps. Mark Takano (CA), Jasmine Crockett (TX), Greg Casar (TX), Eric Sorensen (IL), Tom Suozzi (NY), Seth Moulton (MA), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL), and Lateefah Simon (CA). Rep. Suozzi stated that claims about non-citizen voting are a “myth,” referencing tech executive Elon Musk.

“That’s actually a myth that, what’s his name, Elon Musk was on a show where he was talking about non-citizens voting in New York. It’s just not true,” Suozzi said.

Some Democrats did state they oppose non-citizen voting. Cherfilus-McCormick, Casar, and Jared Moskowitz (FL) said they did not support allowing non-citizens to vote in U.S. elections.

Contrary to claims that the issue is overblown or nonexistent, several recent cases suggest that non-citizens have appeared on voter rolls and, in some cases, voted in elections.

In 2023, officials in Alabama, Texas, Virginia, and Ohio reported a combined total of approximately 17,000 non-citizens discovered on state voter rolls.

These states took steps to remove those individuals ahead of the 2024 general election.

In Arizona, America First Legal filed a lawsuit against Maricopa County, alleging that 35,000 registered voters had not provided proof of citizenship.

The suit resulted in all 15 Arizona counties conducting reviews, ultimately removing nearly 50,000 registrants who had failed to verify citizenship status, according to Fox News.

Oregon’s automatic voter registration system also led to the addition of non-citizens.

The Oregon DMV reported that 118 non-citizens were placed on voter rolls; at least 13 voted.

In a separate issue, the DMV mistakenly sent the names of 1,619 individuals to the state’s Elections Division, of which 17 are known to have voted.

There have also been federal cases involving non-citizens who cast ballots.

Two illegal immigrants, Angelica Maria Francisco of Guatemala and Carlos Abreu of the Dominican Republic, pleaded guilty to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and voting in federal elections.

In Michigan, a Chinese national allegedly registered and voted in the 2024 election, according to statements from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office and the Washtenaw County Prosecutor.

The Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against states like Virginia and Alabama in attempts to halt voter list cleanups.

The four Democrats who voted in favor of the SAVE Act were Reps. Henry Cuellar (TX), Jared Golden (ME), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA), and Ed Case (HI).

In response to Democrats’ lack of explanation, the NRCC issued a statement to the Daily Caller News Foundation, criticizing their refusal to support basic voter safeguards.

“Democrats continue denying reality to explain their pathetic votes against requiring proof of citizenship to vote,” said NRCC spokesperson Ben Petersen.

“The American people deserve better than these Democrats who treat our sacred ballot box like an open border.”

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Illegal Immigration

Border Czar Tom Homan Flattens CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on Live TV

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Tom Homan, the border czar under President Donald Trump, appeared on CNN Thursday night and strongly refuted claims made by host Kaitlan Collins regarding the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a known MS-13 gang member, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The tense exchange followed renewed media criticism after Abrego Garcia was deported to El Salvador despite past court rulings and legal challenges.

WASHINGTON D.C., USA – FEBRUARY 4, 2025: Kaitlan Collins speaks ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump news conference in the East Room of the White House.

Abrego Garcia illegally entered the United States in 2011. According to the Trump administration, two separate court rulings confirmed his membership in the violent transnational MS-13 gang.

Those rulings formed the basis for his classification as both an illegal alien and a designated foreign terrorist, prompting his removal from the United States.

In 2019, an immigration judge allowed Abrego Garcia to remain in Maryland due to safety concerns if returned to El Salvador.

However, since then, conditions in El Salvador have shifted significantly, and President Nayib Bukele has launched a nationwide crackdown on gang violence, leading to the near-eradication of MS-13 in the country.

Despite the immigration judge’s 2019 ruling, the Trump administration proceeded with deportation, citing updated security assessments and Abrego Garcia’s designation as a terrorist.

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A subsequent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court directed the administration to “facilitate” his return to the U.S., following pressure from lower courts, including an Obama-appointed judge who urged federal authorities to not only facilitate but “effectuate” the return.

El Salvador, however, has refused to comply. President Bukele has publicly stated that he will not allow Abrego Garcia to return to the United States, and the gang member remains in Salvadoran custody.

During the CNN interview, Collins relied on the 2019 immigration ruling to criticize the administration’s actions. She asked Homan:

“What would you say to those who worry that the stance of this administration is that if someone is deported by accident, they have no responsibility once they’re in the custody of a foreign government?”

Homan responded:

“He’s in the custody of El Salvador; he’s an El Salvadoran national… The El Salvadoran president has made it clear he’s not going to release him.”

He also reiterated that the Department of Justice is handling the ongoing legal battle, and that future developments will be decided by the courts.

Collins pressed further, citing the 2019 ruling as evidence that Abrego Garcia’s deportation was improper.

“Even though it was an immigration judge that said the one place he can’t go is El Salvador, he could have been deported literally anywhere else…”

Homan quickly responded:

“We keep going back and back… That was years ago, the country was different. That gang no longer exists in El Salvador.”

The interview ended with no resolution but highlighted the ongoing conflict between the judiciary, the executive branch, and international partners over immigration enforcement involving foreign nationals tied to terrorism and organized crime.

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Democrats, Economics

Janet Yellen Calls Trump’s American Manufacturing Comeback a “Pipe Dream,” Not Worth Pursuing

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Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen downplayed the feasibility of reviving American manufacturing during a recent interview, calling the idea a “pipe dream” and questioning whether it should even be a “desirable goal.”

As Breitbart reported, the remarks come at a time when major tech companies are investing heavily in U.S.-based production, challenging her position.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during the McCain Institute’s 2024 Sedona Forum at Enchantment Resort on May 3, 2024 in Sedona.

Yellen, who led the Federal Reserve from 2014 to 2018 and later served as President Joe Biden’s Treasury Secretary from 2021 to 2025, made the comments Monday during an appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box.

She criticized the impact of former President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff policy, suggesting it created uncertainty for businesses and households.

“Things have been just chaotic,” Yellen said. “The reciprocal tariffs put on and paused … This is really creating an environment in which households and businesses feel paralyzed by the uncertainty about what’s going to happen — it makes planning almost impossible.”

When asked about the future of domestic production, Yellen dismissed the idea of bringing back American manufacturing, saying:

“Perhaps it’s to bring back American manufacturing, but I really think that’s a pipe dream, and not something that is likely to be accomplished. And we could even raise questions about whether or not, in a broad-based way, that’s a desirable goal.”

Her remarks sparked swift backlash from conservatives, including Kentucky businessman Nate Morris, a potential Republican Senate candidate.

“The very same leftwing elites who are responsible for gutting our manufacturing base, screwing over our workers and building up the Chinese Communist Party,” Morris wrote on X, “are upset because President Trump is committed to putting America First and ending their globalist agenda.”

Yellen had previously criticized Trump’s economic strategy during an interview last week on CNN, where she described the Trump-era tariffs as “the worst self-inflicted policy wound I’ve ever seen in my career inflicted on our economy.”

“The Trump tariff plans are doing immense damage to our economy,” she told CNN’s Anderson Cooper during her first televised interview since President Trump returned to office.

Despite her remarks, American investment in domestic manufacturing continues to surge.

On the same day as Yellen’s comments, tech giant Nvidia revealed plans to expand its AI operations within the U.S. The company announced it will build AI supercomputers in Texas and invest up to $500 billion into American AI production infrastructure.

“The engines of the world’s AI infrastructure are being built in the United States for the first time,” said Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang.

“Adding American manufacturing helps us better meet the incredible and growing demand for AI chips and supercomputers, strengthens our supply chain and boosts our resiliency.”

The contrast between Yellen’s skepticism and Nvidia’s multibillion-dollar commitment highlights an ongoing divide over the future of U.S. industrial policy under the renewed America First agenda.

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Govt Corruption

Karoline Leavitt Roasts Reporters: “One of the Greatest Cover-Ups and Political Scandals”

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday addressed the contrast in transparency between the Trump and Biden administrations, particularly regarding Joe Biden’s cognitive condition during his time in office.

Jan 28th 2025 First White House Press Briefing By Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

Leavitt also took aim at members of the media for their role in what she described as a coordinated effort to downplay Biden’s mental decline. During a White House press briefing, Leavitt fielded a question about President Donald Trump’s upcoming annual physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

She assured reporters that the White House would release updates from the physician once the examination was completed. The exchange took a turn when a reporter brought up the issue of transparency in relation to the previous administration.

That prompted Leavitt to criticize both the Biden administration and members of the press for failing to address the issue of Biden’s declining mental acuity while he was in office.

“I can tell you there was certainly a lack of transparency from the former president, from the entire former administration, and frankly, a lot of people in this room when it came to the health and the competence of the former President of the United States, Joe Biden,” Leavitt said.

She went on to characterize the collective effort to obscure Biden’s cognitive condition as “one of the greatest cover-ups, and frankly, political scandals this nation has ever seen.”

Leavitt also commented on recent revelations published in books written by journalists who previously downplayed or ignored signs of Biden’s cognitive issues.

“It’s been unraveled in some recent books that are being written by journalists who engaged in that cover-up and scandal, which is quite ironic,” she noted.

Though she did not name specific individuals, the remarks appeared to reference reporters who once dismissed concerns about Biden’s mental sharpness.

Some, like CNN’s Jake Tapper, had previously suggested that criticism of Biden’s verbal gaffes or memory lapses was merely an attack on his stutter.

In recent weeks, Leavitt has also raised the issue of potential transparency surrounding Special Counsel Robert Hur’s interview with Biden.

When asked earlier this week whether the Trump administration would consider releasing audio recordings of that interview, Leavitt responded, “I don’t have an update on that, but I can certainly check. I think the American people would be quite interested to hear that tape, but I’ll double-check on the release of it.”

Leavitt has become known for challenging members of the press to pursue accountability with equal rigor across administrations.

In a previous exchange with CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins, Leavitt questioned whether Biden had knowingly used an autopen to sign official documents, including pardons.

“Was he aware of his signature being used on every single pardon?” she asked.

When Collins countered by asking for evidence, Leavitt replied, “You’re a reporter; you should find out.”

At Friday’s briefing, Leavitt emphasized that President Trump remains active and engaged, noting that reporters who have covered him “know from covering [Trump], it’s hard to keep up with him.”

She added, “He is a machine working around the clock every single day, and the physician, after today’s physical, will provide an update on the report in the effort of transparency.”

Leavitt’s remarks come as new information continues to emerge from inside the Biden administration.

One recent book revealed that Kamala Harris’s team reportedly maintained a “death-pool roster” of federal judges who could take emergency action if Biden were to die in office.

The report has added fuel to ongoing concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding Biden’s health during his presidency.

As questions of competency and openness dominate the headlines, Leavitt’s call for equal scrutiny across political lines signals a continued push from the Trump administration for accountability—not just from political opponents, but from the press corps covering them.

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Illegal Immigration

Trump’s Self-Deport Plan Gains Steam as DHS Hits 5,000+ Removals, Deadline in Talks for Rest

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President Donald Trump announced Thursday that his administration is preparing to implement a strict self-deportation deadline for illegal immigrants currently residing in the United States.

During a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said immigrants who leave voluntarily within a forthcoming 60-day window may have the opportunity to return legally in the future. Those who fail to comply, however, will be barred from applying for legal reentry, as Fox News reported.

2020 National Convention WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 27: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures after delivering his acceptance speech for the Republican presidential nomination on the South Lawn.

“We’re going to work with people, so that if they go out in a nice way, and go back to their country, we’re going to work with them right from the beginning on trying to get them back in legally,” Trump said after hearing remarks from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

“So it gives you real incentive, otherwise they’ll never come back — they’ll never be allowed once a certain period of time goes by, which is probably going to be 60 days.”

The plan is part of a broader voluntary removal initiative underway by the Trump administration, which is encouraging illegal immigrants to self-deport through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Home app.

According to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data, more than 5,000 individuals have chosen to self-deport in the past month alone.

“It’s a very big self-deport operation that we’re starting,” Secretary Noem stated during the meeting.

She explained that under current law, including the Alien Registration Act and the President’s Executive Orders, undocumented immigrants who fail to register their status with the federal government could face criminal charges, fines up to $1,000 per day, and permanent bans on reentry.

Noem also noted that DHS is working to ensure that deported individuals receive some form of support upon returning to their countries of origin.

Jul 15, 2024; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Gov. Kristi Noem (SD) during the first day of the Republican National Convention. The RNC kicked off the first day of the convention with the roll call vote of the states. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY

She pointed to ongoing programs in Mexico, El Salvador, and Colombia that offer food and housing assistance to deportees.

“[We are] making sure that these folks have the opportunity to go home, so that they can get the chance to come back to America is important.”

The administration has not yet finalized the exact date the 60-day clock will begin, but the measure is expected to roll out in the coming weeks as part of a broader effort to restore law and order at the southern border and ensure compliance with immigration laws.

Fox News Digital contacted the White House for comment, but no response was received before publication.

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