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Sean Duffy Puts Blue States on Notice: Stop Giving Illegals CDLs or Lose Funding
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Sean Duffy Puts Blue States on Notice: Stop Giving Illegals CDLs or Lose Funding

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United States Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy criticized the Biden-Harris administration and several Democrat-led states for allowing illegal aliens to obtain commercial driver’s licenses, arguing that the practice poses a serious risk to public safety and violates long-standing federal rules meant to keep American roads safe.

Duffy said the issue centers on basic safety standards that have existed for years and are not tied to any single administration.

He argued that allowing individuals who cannot meet those standards to operate large commercial vehicles endangers lives.

“On this front again, she’s working on getting illegals out of trucks and out of the country, as well as everyone who’s here illegally out of the country,” Duffy said.

“But again, these are simple rules. These rules are not made up by the Trump administration. I didn’t make them up. These are rules that are set up to make sure our roads are safe.”

Duffy emphasized that commercial drivers must be able to communicate in English and complete required training before being allowed to operate heavy vehicles on public roads.

“And so if you can’t speak English, if you haven’t gone through the proper training courses, you shouldn’t behind, be behind the wheel of a big rig,” he said.

“These are 80,000 pound vehicles that can be incredibly dangerous when things go wrong.”

He blamed the situation on federal immigration policies under Joe Biden, combined with decisions by liberal governors to prioritize employment for illegal aliens over public safety.

“The problem is, is that you had, you had Joe Biden that let 10s of millions of people into the country, and then you have liberal governors who said, well, they got to work, so let’s give them commercial driver’s licenses and put them on the American roads, endangering the safety of the American people,” Duffy said.

Duffy referenced a fatal incident involving an illegal alien driver to highlight the real-world consequences of these policies.

“You mentioned this individual who is he was driving a motor coach from China, illegal and, you know, taking the lives of good American folks,” he said.

“We want to do this right.”

He acknowledged that his authority to directly enforce these standards across states is limited, explaining that the Department of Transportation does not function as a law enforcement agency capable of conducting on-the-ground checks nationwide.

“And I don’t have a law enforcement at USDOT, so I can’t go in across the states and do these checks after rely on the state’s law enforcement to help me out,” Duffy said.

However, Duffy said the federal government does have significant leverage when states refuse to comply with federal safety rules, particularly through transportation funding.

“But what I can do, Brian, is I can pull their money,” he said.

“That’s the leverage that I do have.”

Duffy explained that federal law requires states be given time to come into compliance, but warned that continued defiance would have consequences.

“And as long as they don’t comply, there’s statutory rules by which I have to abide by,” he said.

“I have to give them, you know, time to comply with our rules. But if they don’t, I guarantee you that the federal taxpayer is not going to fund their roads and bridges and their systems when they’re putting illegals on the roads and endangering the lives of the American people.”

He also pointed out that commercial driver’s licenses issued in certain states effectively grant nationwide driving privileges, increasing the scope of the problem.

“And you know this, if you get a driver’s license in Colorado, New York or California, you don’t stay in those states,” Duffy said.

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James Woods Calls Out Cringe ‘Buffoon’ Solution as Dems Sink Faster Than the Titanic
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James Woods Calls Out Cringe ‘Buffoon’ Solution as Dems Sink Faster Than the Titanic

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The race for the Democratic nomination for governor of California is beginning to take shape, with multiple candidates signaling interest as the state looks ahead to its next election.

Among them is Rep. Eric Swalwell, a Democrat who represents California’s 14th Congressional District and who has recently declared his intention to seek the governorship.

Swalwell’s early campaign efforts have drawn significant attention, particularly after the release of a campaign advertisement aimed at younger voters.

The ad features 13-year-old political influencer Knowa De Baraso and appears designed to appeal to a social media–savvy audience.

While the strategy has generated discussion online, it has also prompted questions about the substance of Swalwell’s campaign message and how he intends to address California’s ongoing challenges if elected.

The ad itself does not outline specific policy proposals or plans for governance, focusing instead on presentation and outreach style.

As a result, some observers have noted that it offers little insight into Swalwell’s priorities on issues such as housing affordability, crime, homelessness, taxation, or energy policy—areas that continue to dominate political debate in California.

James Woods called out as a buffoon of a solution to the Democrats sinking faster than the Titanic.

Swalwell’s entry into the race also comes as scrutiny increases around his attendance record in Congress.

Reports published this week by The Sacramento Bee and the New York Post highlighted that Swalwell has missed more roll call votes than any other active member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

According to data from GovTrack, most members of Congress miss approximately 3 percent of roll call votes.

By contrast, Swalwell has missed 7.7 percent of votes since joining Congress.

GovTrack data shows that Swalwell has missed 95 out of 342 roll call votes in 2025.

Notably, his total exceeds that of the late Rep. Raul Grijalva of Arizona, who died nine months ago but remains listed in comparative attendance data.

The Sacramento Bee also reported that Swalwell has not cast a vote since declaring his gubernatorial run last month.

These attendance figures have raised questions about how Swalwell balances his congressional responsibilities with his statewide campaign.

While members of Congress often travel extensively during election cycles, missed votes are frequently used by political opponents and analysts as a metric for engagement and legislative participation.

At the same time, Swalwell has remained visible in national media and entertainment circles.

He has made public appearances alongside well-known figures, including late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel.

Such appearances have helped keep his profile elevated as the Democratic field develops, though they have also drawn attention away from his legislative record.

The California gubernatorial race is expected to remain fluid for months, with additional candidates likely to enter and policy positions evolving as the campaign progresses.

Democrats are preparing for a competitive primary following years of Democratic control in Sacramento, most recently under Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited. Newsom has frequently been mentioned in national political discussions and has faced criticism over the state’s handling of crime, housing costs, homelessness, and business regulation.

Despite questions surrounding Swalwell’s attendance record and early campaign messaging, polling indicates that he currently leads other Democratic contenders.

While early polls are not predictive of final outcomes, they suggest that name recognition and media visibility may be playing a role in shaping the initial contours of the race.

As the campaign moves forward, candidates are expected to release more detailed policy platforms and participate in debates that focus on California’s economic outlook, public safety, infrastructure, and governance.

For Swalwell, increased scrutiny of his congressional record and campaign strategy is likely as voters evaluate how each candidate’s experience and priorities align with the state’s needs.

The Democratic primary remains months away, and with the field still forming, the race for California governor is only beginning to take shape.

GOP Rep Working On Expelling Somali Dem Rep Ilhan Omar From the United States
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GOP Rep Working On Expelling Somali Dem Rep Ilhan Omar From the United States

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Rep. Randy Fine said he is working to have Rep. Ilhan Omar removed from the United States, arguing that she represents broader failures in the nation’s legal immigration system and responding directly to fundraising emails he said Omar sent calling for his expulsion from Congress.

Fine said his position aligns fully with President Donald Trump and framed Omar as an example of what he described as systemic problems created by current immigration policies.

“Well, I agree with the President 100% Ilhan Omar is a walking example of everything that is wrong with our legal immigration policy,” Fine said.

Fine argued that legal immigration has brought individuals into the country who, in his view, are hostile to the United States and provide no benefit to American society.

“We imported 10s of 1000s of people who hate America. Add no value to it, rob and steal from us, and we’re supposed to be okay with it,” Fine said.

Fine stated that while some have discussed removing Omar from Congress, his focus goes further.

He said he does not believe expulsion from the House is sufficient and instead supports her removal from the country.

“I don’t think Ilhan Omar should be expelled from Congress. I think she should be expelled from the United States, and that’s something that I’m working on,” Fine said.

Fine said his comments were prompted by Omar’s fundraising efforts, which he said included messages calling for his expulsion from Congress.

He said those actions played a role in pushing him to speak publicly about his position.

“But what prompted me to take this position is she decided to send around fundraising emails saying I should be expelled from Congress,” Fine said.

Fine said that if Omar believes he should be removed from office, she is free to pursue that effort through the formal legislative process rather than through fundraising appeals.

“Well, if that’s her view, she should go for it,” Fine said.

Fine emphasized that any effort he makes to remove Omar would be handled through official congressional procedures rather than political fundraising.

“And so what I’ve said is, if I’m going to try to expel her, it won’t be in a fundraising email. She’ll deal with it on the floor of the US House of Representatives,” Fine said.

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Stephen Miller Cuts Through the Noise About Somali ‘Pirates’ in Minnesota
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Stephen Miller Cuts Through the Noise About Somali ‘Pirates’ in Minnesota

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White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller sharply criticized U.S. refugee resettlement policies during a televised exchange with Fox News host Jesse Watters, arguing that Democratic-led immigration decisions have imported crime into multiple states and drained American resources.

The exchange occurred as Watters and Miller discussed recent immigration controversies and the broader impact of refugee admissions into the United States. Watters opened the segment by referencing ongoing debates over migrant resettlement and public assistance programs.

“All right, Miller, we got Haitians now on the gravy train, not just eating the dogs and cats anymore,” Watters said.

Miller responded by broadening the focus beyond Haiti, pointing specifically to Somali refugee populations resettled across several Midwestern and Northeastern states.

He argued that Democratic officials were responsible for placing these populations in American communities without adequate consideration of crime or cultural consequences.

“Well, first of all, regarding the situation in Minnesota, by the way, not just Minnesota. We have Somali refugees that were dumped here by Democrats in Ohio and Massachusetts,” Miller said.

Miller went on to argue that crime issues associated with some refugee populations should not come as a surprise, citing Somalia’s history and economic conditions as justification for his claims.

“Let me just say we should not be shocked when you import a population whose primary occupation is pirate, that they are going to come here and steal everything we have,” Miller said.

He continued by describing Somalia’s economic history and linking it directly to what he characterized as criminal behavior carried out in the United States.

“Somalia has this giant coastline, and the only industry they have created after hundreds of years is piracy, stealing what anyone going through who has actually built something has made,” Miller said.

Miller concluded his remarks by asserting that American taxpayers have borne the cost of these policies and that refugees responsible for crime should be returned to their country of origin.

“So yes, the pirates have stolen all of our money, and they have to go home. Jesse, that’s the situation we’re in right now,” Miller said.

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California Moves to Reissue 17,000 CDLs Despite Federal Noncompliance Warnings
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California Moves to Reissue 17,000 CDLs Despite Federal Noncompliance Warnings

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California is preparing to reissue roughly 17,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses that the state had previously moved to revoke under federal pressure, a decision that comes despite unresolved compliance violations identified by federal regulators and the continued threat of severe enforcement action.

State transportation officials confirmed that the California Department of Motor Vehicles will begin restoring the licenses to immigrant drivers who received 60-day cancellation notices on November 6.

While the state has not detailed the specific reissuance process, officials have pointed to a November 13 emergency stay issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit blocking enforcement of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s interim final rule limiting eligibility for non-domiciled CDLs.

The court’s action, however, addressed only the interim rule issued on September 29. It did not resolve or suspend a separate set of violations documented by FMCSA during its 2025 Annual Program Review, which found that approximately one-quarter of California’s non-domiciled CDLs were improperly issued under regulations that predated the emergency rule.

Those findings triggered a corrective action process under federal law and prompted federal officials to warn California that more than $150 million in highway funding could be withheld if the state failed to come into compliance.

That enforcement threat remains in place regardless of the court’s stay.

FMCSA’s review identified systemic issues, including licenses issued with expiration dates extending years beyond drivers’ lawful presence authorization, licenses issued to Mexican nationals prohibited from holding non-domiciled CDLs unless protected under DACA, and inadequate verification procedures.

These violations were cited as grounds for a preliminary determination of substantial noncompliance under federal regulations.

Federal guidance issued on November 13 made clear that states subject to corrective action plans must maintain pauses on non-domiciled CDL issuance until compliance with pre-rule standards is demonstrated.

California remains under such a plan.

Federal law gives FMCSA broad enforcement authority. Under 49 U.S.C. § 31312, the agency can decertify a state’s entire CDL program if it determines the state is in substantial noncompliance.

Decertification would prohibit California from issuing, renewing, transferring, or upgrading any commercial learner’s permits or CDLs, not just non-domiciled credentials, until deficiencies are corrected.

Such an action would have immediate consequences across California’s trucking sector, freezing new driver pipelines, halting CDL testing and training, and disrupting freight operations along one of the nation’s most critical transportation corridors.

FMCSA has already signaled its willingness to use that authority.

The agency recently threatened Pennsylvania with decertification after an Uzbek terror suspect was found holding a state-issued CDL, giving the state 30 days to respond.

Federal officials have indicated California’s situation is more serious, citing what they view as continued defiance rather than remediation.

Commercial driver’s licenses function under a federal-state partnership established by the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986.

While states administer licensing, credentials are recognized nationwide based on compliance with federal standards.

If California reissues licenses deemed improperly issued, those credentials could face challenges in interstate commerce, exposing drivers and carriers to enforcement risks in other states.

Federal officials could also take intermediate steps short of decertification, including withholding highway funds, issuing determinations of noncompliance, or directing other states to treat California-issued licenses from the noncompliance period as invalid for interstate operation.

California officials argue that many of the licenses at issue involved clerical expiration-date errors rather than substantive violations.

The state maintains that underlying work authorizations remain valid and that reissued licenses can be aligned with federal requirements under pre-September 29 regulations.

In an October 26 response to FMCSA, California acknowledged identifying roughly 20,000 non-domiciled CDLs with expiration dates exceeding lawful presence but declined to revoke them.

FMCSA rejected that explanation. In its November 13 response, the agency stated that “the regulatory universe of non-domiciled CLPs and CDLs is premised on the basic notion that a non-domiciled driver’s commercial motor vehicle driving privileges cannot extend beyond that driver’s lawful presence in the United States.”

The dispute has unfolded amid broader political tensions between California and the Trump administration.

Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly opposed federal immigration enforcement initiatives, while Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has made non-domiciled CDL enforcement a priority.

After a crash on Interstate 10 on October 21 involving a California asylum seeker, Jashanpreet Singh, that killed three people, Duffy blamed state noncompliance.

“My prayers are with the families of the victims of this tragedy,” Duffy said.

“It would have never happened if Gavin Newsom had followed our new rules. California broke the law and now three people are dead.”

California disputed that assessment, arguing the case involved an automatic regulatory change rather than a discretionary license upgrade. FMCSA rejected the state’s defense.

For drivers, carriers, and the broader trucking industry, uncertainty remains.

Thousands of drivers are awaiting reissued licenses, while carriers are watching closely to see whether those credentials will be recognized beyond California’s borders.

Federal officials now face a decision on whether to escalate enforcement or allow California to proceed despite unresolved findings of noncompliance.

Holocaust and Bondi Beach Survivors’ Daughter Calls Out ABC Biased Reporting Live on Air
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Holocaust and Bondi Beach Survivors’ Daughter Calls Out ABC Biased Reporting Live on Air

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The daughter of an 86-year-old Holocaust survivor wounded during a shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach publicly confronted Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) hosts during a live television appearance, accusing the network of biased reporting and demanding that it allow Jewish voices to be heard.

Victoria Teplitsky appeared on ABC’s News Breakfast following the attack, in which gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah gathering, wounding her father, Semyon Teplitsky, in the lower leg.

According to a report by the Daily Mail, Semyon Teplitsky survived after his girlfriend used her belt as a tourniquet to stop the bleeding before emergency responders arrived.

During the interview with News Breakfast hosts James Glenday and Emma Rebellato, Teplitsky directly challenged the broadcaster’s coverage of Israel and its broader reporting related to Jewish communities.

“ABC, I’ve got to say, will you cut out the biased reporting … will you cut it out? Will you let us have a voice?” Teplitsky said during the broadcast.

She linked what she described as biased media coverage to a shift in attitudes toward Jewish Australians, saying it has contributed to growing hostility.

“Because we feel that is part of the reason that the Jewish people have experienced such a massive change in Australia towards us,” she said.

Teplitsky repeated her criticism later in the interview, stating, “ABC please stop with the biased reporting.”

Rebellato did not directly respond to the accusations. Instead, she offered sympathies to Teplitsky and her family before bringing the interview to a close.

Following her appearance on ABC, Teplitsky also spoke with Channel 9, where she expanded on her concerns and said the Jewish community feels unsupported by Australia’s political leadership in the aftermath of the attack.

“We feel we’ve been let down by the Albanese-Wong government. This wasn’t a surprise. It wasn’t a surprise. It’s like, ‘Don’t we matter? Aren’t we Aussies?’” she said.

Teplitsky criticized political leaders who visited the site of the shooting, questioning the sincerity of their actions.

“Albanese will stand in front of the camera, they’ll do their spiel. The Greens will come here to pay their respects after wearing the keffiyehs in parliament,” Teplitsky said.

“So they may come here and they may come here to look good on camera, but we don’t believe them,” she added.

The Bondi Beach attack occurred during a Hanukkah celebration and left multiple people injured, including Semyon Teplitsky.

Authorities have not released additional details in the information provided about the suspects or the status of the investigation.

The incident prompted widespread concern within Australia’s Jewish community.

Semyon Teplitsky is a Holocaust survivor who fled anti-Semitism in the Soviet Union decades ago.

He later immigrated to Australia with his family in search of safety and stability.

His daughter referenced that history while speaking publicly about the attack and its impact on her family.

The shooting and the subsequent media coverage have intensified debate in Australia over public safety, political leadership, and the role of national broadcasters in covering issues related to Israel and Jewish communities.

Teplitsky’s televised remarks drew attention for their directness and for being delivered on the network she was criticizing.

ABC has not publicly responded to Teplitsky’s on-air remarks in the information provided.

Government officials referenced in her statements have also not issued responses included in the available reporting.

The attack at Bondi Beach and the reaction from victims’ families continue to draw national attention, with members of the Jewish community voicing concerns about security, representation, and public discourse following the incident.

Candace Owens Refuses to Walk Back Claims After TPUSA Meeting with Erika Kirk
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Candace Owens Refuses to Walk Back Claims After TPUSA Meeting with Erika Kirk

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Candace Owens said she has not backed away from any of her suspicions surrounding the killing of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, despite a lengthy private meeting with Turning Point leadership and Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

Owens addressed the issue during a Tuesday episode of The Candace podcast, where she discussed her recent meeting with Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO and widow of Charlie Kirk.

Owens described the meeting as lasting four and a half hours and taking place earlier this week.

Owens opened the episode by greeting viewers with “Shabbat Shalom” and “Happy Hanukkah,” followed by a series of remarks she framed as trolling, including statements such as “Tucker Carlson is Adolf Hitler, and TikTok does need to be purchased by the Mossad.”

Candace Owens speaks at the Turning Point USA at Clemson University event titled “All Lives Matter” in Memorial Auditorium in Clemson Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Turning Point Usa At Clemson University Candace Owens

She then addressed public reaction to a social media post she made following the meeting.

“Okay, you guys are crazy. You guys are absolutely crazy. The amount of people who attacked me for sending out a tweet being like, ‘Hey, I’m good, I’m alive, we had a very productive conversation,’ and they were like, ‘She got the call. She got the call. She’s betrayed us. She’s doing something else. I can’t believe it. This has all just been a show,’” Owens said.

“Calm down. Okay. What do you think happened? Erica said, ‘Stop.’ And then I was frozen for four and a half, four hours and 30 minutes, just like as I just put all of these talking points into my head?” she continued.

Owens said the meeting took place on Monday and replaced a planned public debate that did not occur.

In an X post after the meeting, Owens described it as “an extremely productive 4 1/2 hour meeting that I think we both feel should have taken place a lot earlier than it did.”

The meeting followed a public dispute between Owens and Erika Kirk.

Erika Kirk appeared on Fox News last week and accused Owens of “making hundreds and thousands of dollars every single episode, going after the people that I love because somehow they’re in on this.”

Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk takes the stage during the memorial service honoring Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 21, 2025.

Owens responded by calling the interview a “performance,” saying it “unmasked herself and the entire TPUSA machine in one interview.”

The dispute continued Saturday when Erika Kirk participated in a town hall with CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss.

During that appearance, Erika Kirk said she was concerned that theories surrounding her husband’s killing could affect the jury pool in the case against Tyler Robinson, who has been accused in connection with Charlie Kirk’s death. She referenced claims involving Egyptian planes.

Owens responded by saying Erika Kirk was “completely dodging the question by confronting a claim that we never made,” adding, “Literally NO ONE accused Erika or Charlie of flying on Egyptian planes.”

During Tuesday’s podcast, Owens reiterated her focus on the planes.

“I am certain that these Egyptian planes are incredibly shady, and that they were, in fact, tracking Turning Point USA Faith, broader events,” Owens said. “Of course, Erika was at some of them, Charlie was at some of them, but it is– the pattern here is undeniable.”

She said she plans to present “overwhelming evidence” that the planes “regularly fly in and out of Israel” and that they are “turning their transponder off each time that they do it.”

Owens said she entered the meeting unsure of what to expect and acknowledged that Turning Point leadership raised concerns about her past statements.

“Erika was very clear that they were sort of most upset with what I— obviously in a bit of a fever pitch— when I tweeted that it was a God-forsaken company and people should not give money to it, and I have to own that that’s aggressive,” Owens said.

“That is actually aggressive.”

Owens also said Erika Kirk addressed what she described as “miscommunications” coming from various people at Turning Point USA and denied claims that Charlie Kirk sent messages the night before his death predicting he would be killed, a claim Erika Kirk previously rejected during an interview with Glenn Beck, stating, “I have his cell phone,” and he “didn’t say that.”

Despite the meeting, Owens said she remains unconvinced.

“I did not at all recant any of my suspicions, and I understand people disagree with me about particular people at Turning Point USA,” she said.

Owens cited several unresolved issues, including Terrell Farnsworth removing SD cards from cameras after the shooting, statements from Turning Point leaders, the presence of Pastor Rob McCoy and his son Mikey McCoy at the time of the shooting, and questions surrounding Tyler Robinson’s role.

MTG Declares ‘Dam Is Breaking’ and GOP Defections Spell Trouble—Trump Keeps Moving
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MTG Declares ‘Dam Is Breaking’ and GOP Defections Spell Trouble—Trump Keeps Moving

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., said Tuesday that President Donald Trump is losing control over the Republican Party, pointing to recent votes by GOP lawmakers that broke with the White House and signaling what she described as the start of a “lame duck” phase ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, as reported by Breitbart.

Greene made the remarks during an appearance on CNN’s The Source, hosted by Kaitlan Collins, where she argued that recent actions by Republican lawmakers show a shift away from strict party discipline around the president.

WASHINGTON, DC – March 22, 2024: U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) speaks to reporters after voting against a government spending bill, and filing a motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.

“I’d like to point something out. Just last week, and I think the dam is breaking, many Republicans may not have called him out, but last week, 13 Republicans voted with Democrats to overturn one of President Trump’s executive orders, which enabled him to fire federal workers,” Greene said.

She also referenced Republican resistance at the state level.

“We also saw Indiana Republicans vote against redistricting,” Greene said.

According to Greene, those actions reflect a broader political calculation by lawmakers preparing for the next election cycle.

“He didn’t call any of them traitors and call for primaries against them, but I would like to say that is a sign where you’re seeing Republicans, they’re entering the campaign phase for 2026, which is a large signal that lame duck season has begun and that Republicans will go in all in for themselves in order to save their own reelections,” she said.

Collins responded by pressing Greene on the implications of her comments.

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.

“You think the dam is breaking in terms of the president’s iron grip of support when it comes to your party,” Collins said.

“Absolutely,” Greene replied, pointing to what she described as a striking contrast between lawmakers’ public votes and their private behavior.

“Those 13 Republicans that voted to take down his executive order last week literally that same evening put on their tuxedos and their evening ball gowns and went to the White House Christmas party. That’s pretty bold,” Greene said.

The comments highlighted growing internal tensions within the Republican Party as lawmakers weigh loyalty to President Trump against their own political futures.

Greene suggested that some Republicans are increasingly willing to distance themselves from the president when it serves their electoral interests, even while maintaining outward appearances of unity.

Greene’s remarks come as Republicans begin positioning themselves for the 2026 midterm elections, a period that often brings heightened intraparty competition and shifting alliances.

Her comments also underscored frustration among some conservative lawmakers who view recent defections as a sign of weakening resolve within the GOP conference.

The vote Greene referenced involved a bipartisan effort to overturn an executive order signed by President Trump that allowed for the dismissal of certain federal workers.

Thirteen Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the order, a move that drew attention on Capitol Hill and within conservative media circles.

While Greene has been one of President Trump’s most outspoken defenders in Congress, her comments on CNN marked a rare public acknowledgment from within the GOP that the president’s influence may be facing resistance from his own party.

The White House has not responded publicly to Greene’s remarks. The lawmakers involved in the vote have also not issued collective statements addressing her criticism.

As Republicans look toward the next election cycle, Greene’s comments suggest that internal divisions, rather than unified opposition to Democrats, may become a defining feature of the party’s political landscape.

CBP Officer Opens Fire During Road Rage Incident at JFK Airport
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CBP Officer Opens Fire During Road Rage Incident at JFK Airport

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Gunfire broke out near John F. Kennedy International Airport early Tuesday morning after a Customs and Border Protection officer opened fire during a heated confrontation that authorities say stemmed from a traffic crash, prompting an investigation and causing significant disruptions for travelers.

According to authorities, shots were fired near Terminal 8 at approximately 4:48 a.m., during the early-morning travel rush.

The sound of gunfire rattled the area as airport traffic was already building.

One vehicle was struck by gunfire, but officials said no injuries were reported.

ABC7 reported that despite the discharge of a firearm, no bystanders or motorists were wounded.

Port Authority police said the incident originated from what appeared to be a road rage dispute following a minor traffic accident on a nearby highway leading into the airport.

Two vehicles were involved in the crash, which occurred before the shooting.

Officers who responded to the scene encountered an on-duty Customs and Border Protection officer who told investigators that he had been assaulted by the other driver involved in the crash.

According to authorities, the officer reported that the confrontation escalated after the accident and that he discharged his service weapon multiple times during the encounter.

The circumstances surrounding the use of force remain under review, and investigators have not indicated whether any charges will be filed.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed that it is leading the investigation into the shooting.

Authorities said the review will examine the sequence of events leading up to the gunfire, including the initial crash, the reported assault, and the officer’s decision to discharge his weapon.

Traffic into JFK Airport was significantly impacted in the aftermath of the incident.

The shooting caused major delays on the Van Wyck Expressway, one of the primary routes into the airport.

Officials were forced to funnel incoming traffic into a single lane as law enforcement secured the scene and conducted their investigation.

The lane closures and traffic restrictions led to backups stretching along the expressway, complicating access to the airport for travelers and airport employees during a peak period.

Some motorists experienced lengthy delays as police worked to clear the area and ensure there was no ongoing threat.

Authorities emphasized that the shooting did not take place inside the airport terminals and that airport operations continued despite the traffic disruptions.

Terminal 8, which serves several major international carriers, remained open, though access to the terminal was affected by the roadway congestion.

Port Authority officials said the investigation remains active and that additional information will be released once the facts are fully established.

Ford Takes .5 Billion Write-Down, Scraps Flagship Electric Truck After EV Losses Mount
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Ford Takes $19.5 Billion Write-Down, Scraps Flagship Electric Truck After EV Losses Mount

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Ford Motor Co. announced Monday that it is taking a $19.5 billion write-down tied to its electric vehicle operations and is scrapping its electric F-150 truck, marking a major retreat from an aggressive push into electric vehicles that has cost the company billions of dollars.

The announcement comes after years of heavy investment in electric vehicle production, during a period when the Biden-Harris administration promoted electric vehicles while discouraging gas-powered alternatives.

Ford has previously disclosed that its electric vehicle division has generated multibillion-dollar losses, and the company acknowledged Monday that those losses have forced a significant strategic shift.

Ford said the $19.5 billion charge reflects a reassessment of its electric vehicle assets and future plans, as demand has not materialized at levels the company initially projected.

The automaker indicated it will now redirect resources away from unprofitable electric vehicle programs and toward areas with stronger returns.

“This is a customer-driven shift to create a stronger, more resilient and more profitable Ford,” Ford President and CEO Jim Farley said in a statement.

“The operating reality has changed, and we are redeploying capital into higher-return growth opportunities: Ford Pro, our market-leading trucks and vans, hybrids and high-margin opportunities like our new battery energy storage business,” Farley said.

Ford has acknowledged in prior earnings reports that its electric vehicle division has struggled, describing ongoing losses that weighed heavily on overall company performance.

Monday’s announcement formalizes what executives signaled earlier this year: that Ford’s initial electric vehicle strategy has proven unsustainable under current market conditions.

According to Fortune, the Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker will implement a series of changes across its vehicle lineup and production facilities to better align with customer demand.

The company said it will focus on producing more affordable vehicles and reducing exposure to large, high-cost electric models that have failed to generate expected returns.

The changes include scrapping production of certain larger electric vehicles, including the F-150 Lightning.

Ford plans to retool the vehicle as an electric platform equipped with a gas-powered generator, shifting away from a fully electric configuration.

The company also said it will intensify development of smaller, lower-cost vehicles, including a midsize pickup truck targeted for release in 2027.

Ford’s announcement represents a notable reversal from its posture just a few years ago, when the company publicly aligned itself with the Biden-Harris administration’s electric vehicle agenda.

In 2021, then-President Joe Biden traveled to Dearborn, Michigan, to visit Ford’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, where he participated in a highly publicized demonstration of the electric F-150 Lightning.

During the visit, Biden took the electric truck for a test drive and commented on its performance.

“This sucker’s quick!” Biden said.

The visit drew additional attention after Biden addressed reporters while seated in the vehicle.

When one reporter attempted to ask a question about Israel, Biden responded before driving off.

“Mr. President, can I ask you a quick question on Israel before you drive away since it’s so important?” the reporter asked.

“No you can’t. Not unless you get in front of the car as I step on it. I’m only teasing,” Biden said, before speeding off.

Ford’s electric vehicle strategy was widely promoted during that period as part of a broader transition away from internal combustion engines.

However, the company’s financial disclosures over the past several years have shown that electric vehicle production has become a significant drag on earnings.

Monday’s write-down reflects Ford’s conclusion that its electric vehicle investments will not deliver the returns once anticipated.

The company said the shift is intended to stabilize operations and position Ford for profitability by focusing on trucks, vans, hybrids, and other business segments with established demand.

Ford did not provide a specific timeline for completing the restructuring but indicated that the changes would begin immediately.

The automaker said it remains committed to offering electric and hybrid options, but emphasized that future investments will be guided by customer demand and financial performance rather than policy pressure.

The move places Ford among a growing number of automakers scaling back electric vehicle ambitions amid slowing sales, rising costs, and consumer reluctance to fully embrace electric-only transportation.


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