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President-elect Donald Trump gave Elon Musk the green light to post multiple calls to kill the GOP-brokered spending deal.

“If the speaker acts decisively, and tough, and gets rid of all of the traps being set by the Democrats, which will economically and, in other ways, destroy our country, he will easily remain speaker,” Trump told Fox News Digital.

Trump suggested that Johnson’s proposed continuing resolution was was “unacceptable.”

“We’ll see. What they had yesterday was unacceptable,” Trump told NBC News.

“In many ways it was unacceptable. It’s a Democrat trap.”

ABC News reported that Trump also indicated that he had discussed his views on the bill with social media giant Musk and granted the billionaire permission to trash the government spending bill on his social media platform.

“I told him that if he agrees with me, that he could put out a statement,” Trump said.

Musk then conducted an all-out pressure campaign flooding his platform with dozens of posts threatening members of Congress to block Johnson’s government funding bill.

“Any member of the House or Senate who votes for this outrageous spending bill deserves to be voted out in 2 years!” Musk wrote.

Musk also called on his more than 200 million followers to call their representatives and urge them to block the bill.

“Please call your elected representatives right away to tell them how you feel! They are trying to get this passed today while no one is paying attention.”

Trump’s own statement opposing the measure came hours after Musk put his thoughts on his social media platform.

Trump, too, argued against the bill and threatened to primary Republicans who vote to pass it.

“If Republicans try to pass a clean Continuing Resolution without all of the Democrat “bells and whistles” that will be so destructive to our Country, all it will do, after January 20th, is bring the mess of the Debt Limit into the Trump Administration,” Trump said in a post on Wednesday.

“Any Republican that would be so stupid as to do this should, and will, be Primaried. Everything should be done, and fully negotiated, prior to my taking Office on January 20th, 2025.”

The next morning, Trump shared a similar sentiment with Fox News Digital, saying:

“Anybody that supports a bill that doesn’t take care of the Democrat quicksand known as the debt ceiling should be primaried and disposed of as quickly as possible.”

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The Chosen” creator-director Dallas Jenkins defended the portrayal of an interaction between Jesus and Judas Iscariot on a livestream in December.

Apparently some people think that Jenkins’ choices with the scene between Jesus and Judas was “unbiblical,” according to the Christian Post. “You have a choice to make, Judas,” Jesus says in the scene in which Judas challenges Jesus to “reclaim” his “birthright.” “Who [do] you belong to? Who has your heart? I want it, and I’ve had it before. You followed me willingly.”

“I want to continue,” Judas replies. “There’s nothing more that I want than that.”

Jesus takes an emotional Judas’ hand, telling him, “Then I will pray for you. But for now, please leave me in peace.

Why Are People Reacting To This?

“It’s over the issue of, ‘Did Jesus pray for people? Did Jesus pray specifically for Judas? Did Jesus want Judas to change His mind? Did Judas have free will? Was Judas ever saved?’ — all the typical Judas questions started to come up,” Jenkins said during his broadcast. “There’s a measurable amount of people who believe that we got it wrong,” Jenkins added, “that I got it wrong.”

“While I’m somewhat surprised that the concept of Jesus saying the words ‘I’ll pray for you’ are controversial, I’m not actually that surprised that something like this comes up because it’s a sensitive topic,” he added. “Whether it’s Jesus and Judas or whether it’s eternal salvation or not, these are important issues, and that’s why I’m actually glad sometimes when this happens.” 

Jenkins reshaped the debate into a conversation about how best to interpret these things. He also clarified that the work was designed to speak specifically to those seeking a greater understanding about the show. “I’m talking to you, the person who is either genuinely seeking or genuinely trying to understand, or maybe isn’t as familiar with some of these topics or issues, or also has a friend who came to you and said, ‘Why do you watch this heretical show’ and [it would] be good for you to have an answer,” he continued.

Your Own Will

“No, we are not implying that Jesus is going to pray that Judas will change his mind,” he said. “Yes, Judas’ betrayal is part of the Father’s will. It is part of this crucifixion and, ultimately, salvation story. So Jesus did not say in the scene, ‘I’ll pray for you, Judas, that you’ll change your mind from whatever you’re about to do.’”

Jesus “has known for a while that Judas would betray Him,” Jenkins stressed, claiming “we are not implying that at this point in the story [that] Jesus wasn’t sure what was going to happen [or] was hoping things wouldn’t happen bad. Jesus knew.” 

“So no, I’m not saying that Jesus didn’t know or that Jesus was hoping things would change,” Jenkins continued, noting that “Jesus and the Father share the same will and that their wills are inextricably united.”

“To me, it matters little because if Jesus could pray for unbelievers while they were crucifying Him, it seems that Jesus could pray for Judas even while Judas was planning to betray Him,” Jenkins later stated.

CNN’s Scott Jennings criticized Democrats on Sunday for their opposition to Elon Musk, calling it “hypocritical” in light of the influence wielded by left-wing billionaire George Soros.

Jennings made his remarks during an appearance on State of the Union with CNN host Dana Bash.

🚨Scott Jennings: “I hear Democrats criticizing the influence of billionaires on our politics when you've got this Soros punk running around collecting Democrat politicians like my kids collect Pokemon cards."
pic.twitter.com/bMArzAyyiF

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 22, 2024

The discussion came as Democrats escalated their criticisms of Musk following his opposition to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson’s original 1,574-page continuing resolution (CR).

The resolution, which included provisions that could cost hundreds of billions of dollars, faced backlash from Musk, who urged voters to oppose lawmakers supporting the measure.

Bash asked Jennings whether Musk’s growing influence might “wear thin” on President-elect Donald Trump.

“I don’t think so. I mean look, they appear to be getting along well,” Jennings responded.

“Musk was very instrumental in his victory, and I hear Democrats criticizing the idea that we have unelected people with too much influence over the government. I invite them to pick up the Wall Street Journal from this week and find out that unelected people have been running the government for the last four years.”

Jennings did not hold back on what he viewed as Democratic hypocrisy. “I hear Democrats criticizing the influence of billionaires on our politics when you’ve got this Soros punk running around collecting Democrat politicians like my kids collect Pokémon cards,” he said.

“So I think all the criticism of Musk coming from the left is totally hypocritical, totally over-the-top, and he is doing something interesting, bringing some transparency to the federal government. It’s not a terrible thing.”

Soros, through Soros Fund Management, has long been a major donor to Democratic politicians, organizations, and progressive causes.

Over 20 district attorneys in cities such as New York and Los Angeles have reportedly received campaign funding from Soros-backed groups.

Former Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon, a notable recipient of Soros funding, was voted out in November after pursuing far-left policies that critics say weakened law enforcement and hurt small businesses.

In 2023, Soros Fund Management donated $173,710 to Democratic congressional candidates, $183,010 to federal candidates overall, and $850,000 to the Texas Organizing Project (TOP), according to OpenSecrets. TOP advocates for ending “mass incarceration,” reforming immigration policies, and creating a path to citizenship for 11 million undocumented immigrants.

Beyond politics, Soros has extended his influence into media, with his investment firm acquiring over $400 million of debt from Audacy, the second-largest radio network in the U.S., as part of a restructuring agreement.

Read More at LifeZette

Comedian Matt Rife recently revealed that he was baptized following the death of his grandfather in 2024.

Rife was baptized in August 2024 in someone’s pool, according to an interview he did with comedians Yannis Papas and Chris Distefano. Though he apparently “hates” going to Church, he believes in God. He also wasn’t raised in Christian household and so only attended church with friends a few times each year. “I hate church; I find it excruciatingly boring,” said Rife. “But I want to believe in God, and it’s obviously a huge part of the process.”

Comedian Matt Rife was recently Baptized🤯 pic.twitter.com/gnbucpPOft

— isaiah Robin (@isaiahRobin__) December 18, 2024

“I’ve never been a super religious person, but when my grandpa passed away, something hit me that I was like, ‘I’ll never see this person again,’” he explained. “So something has to exist. I skew Christian, so I started going to church a little bit more.” 

Rife Joins Other Famous Comics

“Saturday Night Live” legend Rob Schneider spoke to the Daily Caller’s Kay Smythe — now Million Voices’ Managing Editor Kay Hill (thanks to her recent marriage) — earlier in 2024 about his own conversion to Christ and what it means for America’s right now.

“I would say I’m assured that we are in a spiritual war, let’s not mince words. But is it something equal parts good and evil?” Schneider asked. “Good and evil don’t cancel each other out. But there’s just enough evil right now to give good a run for its money.”

Russell Brand turned his life around from crude comedy to Christ-follower. Over the summer he led a crowd of an estimated 25,000 people in the Lord’s Prayer.

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A homeowner in Clayton County, Georgia, found herself in a shocking legal predicament after attempting to reclaim her property from an alleged squatter.

Loletha Hale, the rightful owner of the home, was arrested on charges of criminal trespass and making terroristic threats during a confrontation with Sakemeyia Johnson, the woman occupying her property, and her associates.

Hale’s ordeal began in August when she discovered Johnson living in her home.

Johnson claimed her presence was lawful, citing a controversial ruling by Clayton County Magistrate Judge Latrevia Lates-Johnson, who determined that Johnson was not a squatter due to her association with a partner of a previously evicted tenant.

After months of legal disputes, including Johnson filing for bankruptcy to delay eviction proceedings, Hale eventually secured a court judgment affirming her ownership of the property.

However, she had not yet obtained a signed writ of possession, a legal requirement to enforce eviction in Georgia. Believing the property to be vacated, Hale returned to clean and prepare it for her own use. Johnson, however, allegedly broke back into the home, escalating tensions.

When a confrontation ensued, Clayton County police officers and sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene on Livingston Drive on December 9. During the incident, Hale reportedly told Johnson to leave and allegedly threatened to retrieve a firearm.

Body camera footage captured a deputy advising Hale to consider the alleged squatter’s perspective, saying, “Everybody isn’t as fortunate as you to have a bed. All the little things, a bed in their house, food in the kitchen.”

The responding deputy wrote in the incident report that Hale had “executed an illegal eviction and forcibly removed Ms. Johnson’s belongings.”

Cell phone video evidence allegedly recorded Hale saying, “Leave before I get my gun.”

Hale was subsequently arrested, spending a night in jail under conditions she described as deplorable. “I spent the night on a mat on a concrete floor in deplorable conditions. While this woman, this squatter, slept in my home,” Hale told WSB-TV Atlanta.

Meanwhile, Johnson, the alleged squatter, has not been charged with any criminal activity.

This case highlights ongoing tensions in Georgia’s property laws, particularly regarding the rights of property owners versus those of occupants who claim tenancy.

Despite the court ruling in Hale’s favor, the lack of a signed writ of possession meant she could not legally enforce the eviction.

Hale’s arrest has drawn attention to the challenges homeowners face when dealing with individuals occupying their properties.

While she awaits further legal proceedings, questions remain about the balance between protecting property rights and adhering to eviction procedures.

The situation has sparked debate over how law enforcement handles such cases, with some questioning the deputy’s approach and the broader legal framework that allowed the alleged squatter to remain in the home despite Hale’s ownership being upheld in court.

Read More at RVM News

“And when you shut the government down, people don’t get paid. And maybe if none of us got paid if the government shut down some people on the other side of the aisle would feel differently.”

Thus spoke Connecticut Representative Rosa DeLauro, a Democrat, naturally. The longtime Congress-creature is best-known for her histrionic tantrums whenever the C-Span cameras are rolling. This time she was going off about the possibility of a government shut-down over the now-annual-and-boring tug of war about the budget in Congress. As this goes to press, news just came in that the House and Senate finally passed a bill to keep the government open, which Biden then signed.

DeLauro will be happy, but what about the rest of us? As a liberal, DeLauro is out of touch by definition with what the majority of the country thinks about the government. Now, we haven’t conducted a poll, but it’s a fair guess that at least half the voting population would cheer if the D.C. pigs got their trough taken away and sent home over Christmas. “Keep civil servants and politicians getting paid!” is not a rallying cry that works on any normal human who doesn’t collect a paycheck taken from other people’s money. 

But it’s not politics I want to draw your attention to, but style. Batshit crazy style. Take a look at Rosa over the years. 

This is honestly the most normal look I’ve ever seen from Rosa DeLauro pic.twitter.com/UEGEZoaaoX

— Colin Duffy (@TheRightDuff) December 20, 2024

As of press time we can neither confirm nor deny the veracity of rumors speculating that DeLauro may be a missing link to the Skeksis of Dark Crystal renown. 

DeLauro has a bee in her considerable bonnet over Elon Musk, as is the case for leftist crones generally. Shaking her shoulders and fairly spitting during her Congressional tirade, DeLauro derisively accused the tech billionaire of responsibility for the then-looming government shut-down, ejaculating “President Musk!” in fury at the podium, practically shaking as she spoke.

Watch the embarrassing performance below:

Quick ! Find her broomstick !! Must be there ..🤣

Who the hell elects these clowns to U.S. Congress?? 😧

No, seriously …😳

pic.twitter.com/e99LBKKZIT

— حسن سجواني 🇦🇪 Hassan Sajwani (@HSajwanization) December 20, 2024

Elon caught wind of the speech – firing back “When they said ‘DC swamp creatures,’ I thought it was just a metaphor.”

When they said “DC swamp creatures”, I thought it was just a metaphor 😳 https://t.co/9Qmn92BGkO https://t.co/w7e0Gp1trv

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 20, 2024

Aaaaand it looks like Twitter/X users beat this writer to the punch. 

LoL 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/b99nm95SfV

— Saheed Mustapha (@ShedoPumping) December 20, 2024

🚨BREAKING: Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro blames “President Musk” for failing to pass a spending bill.

Elon Musk: She was a Skeksis in Dark Crystal! 🤣🤣🤣

We the people won't be fooled by these politicians again! pic.twitter.com/6FL2cUPgyE

— AJ Huber (@Huberton) December 20, 2024

🇺🇸ELON: “SHE WAS A SKEKSIS IN DARK CRYSTAL!”

Elon’s deep-cut burn comparing Democrat congresswoman Rosa DeLauro to a Skeksis after she called in "President Musk" in a pretty insulting rant…

Fans of 'The Dark Crystal' know it’s not just about their creepy, vulture-like… https://t.co/DAcqFpSXyz pic.twitter.com/nk5nkUZBGx

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 20, 2024

NEW: Rep. Rosa DeLauro says Elon Musk is a "self-appointed president" as Musk compares her to the fictional character Skeksis on X.

DeLauro bumbled and froze at points during the speech.

The 81-year-old career politician whined on the House floor, saying Musk had "no working… pic.twitter.com/xvkqrtMXpz

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 20, 2024

Gelflings, beware.

As Joe Biden nears the end of his presidency, his final weeks in office have been a mix of farewell gestures, holiday traditions, and simmering tensions with former allies within the Democratic Party.

Both he and First Lady Jill Biden have taken steps that suggest a focus on settling political scores, reshaping relationships, and preparing for life outside the White House.

Biden recently sparked controversy with his decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, just weeks before the end of his term.

The move, which came after months of public statements suggesting he wouldn’t intervene, has reportedly angered senior Democrats.

Alongside this pardon, Joe quietly commuted around 1,500 sentences, including one for an individual connected to the Chinese Communist Party, raising further questions about the administration’s actions in its waning days.

Joe Biden has given an executive grant of clemency to Shanlin Jim.

Shanlin Jin was arrested in January 2021. He pled guilty to possessing 47,000 child p0rnography images.

During Jin’s trial in Texas, an FBI special agent testified that his family was “connected to influential… pic.twitter.com/ZR0cA8ZDOQ

— Sarah Fields (@SarahisCensored) December 12, 2024

Sources close to the administration claim that Jill Biden has been a significant influence in urging the president to take bold steps during his final weeks. “Jill views Democrats on Capitol Hill, the wider party, the Obamas, staff inside and outside the White House, the media, and all of Washington, D.C., with such misguided resentment that I can’t imagine she [isn’t] encouraging [Joe] to burn the whole thing down,” an insider shared.

Among the Bidens’ perceived adversaries is former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who led efforts earlier this year to convince Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.

Despite decades of friendship, the president has reportedly severed communication with Pelosi, who was notably seated far from the Bidens during the Kennedy Center Honors this month—a marked contrast to her past appearances as a guest of honor.

Kamala Harris has also found herself on shaky ground with the president.

Despite Biden’s swift endorsement of Harris following his withdrawal from the 2024 race, tensions between the two have grown after her defeat by Donald Trump in the presidential election.

Harris lost both the popular vote and the Electoral College, a result that has left Biden reportedly questioning how her campaign failed despite significant financial support.

Democratic donor John Morgan speculated that Biden’s endorsement of Harris may have been partly motivated by frustration with party leaders like Pelosi and Barack Obama, both of whom had reservations about Harris’s candidacy. “I think he got pissed off [and] said, ‘F*** you,’ and gave us Harris,” Morgan remarked.

The Bidens’ final holiday season in the White House has been noticeably subdued.

Fewer parties have been held for staff and supporters, and the president and first lady spent the early part of December overseas.

Some Democratic members received White House tour invitations in lieu of traditional party invites.

During a recent White House women’s health conference, Jill Biden made remarks that many interpreted as a jab at Harris’s campaign slogan centered on “joy.”

🚨 JUST IN: Jill Biden is now OPENLY MOCKING Kamala Harris’ “joy” line

The audience even knows what’s going on, and breaks out into laughter 😂

Anybody still think Jill Biden DIDN’T vote for Trump? 🤣 pic.twitter.com/8ePBuLQVKD

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 11, 2024

Her comments drew laughter from the audience, further fueling speculation about discord within the administration.

With the presidency winding down, Biden is reportedly considering establishing his presidential library in Delaware.

Jill Biden, meanwhile, announced her retirement from teaching, ending her tenure as an English professor at Northern Virginia Community College.

However, the Bidens have made it clear they intend to remain active in the public sphere. “We’re no longer going to be President and First Lady, but we’re not going away,” Biden stated recently.

Amid these plans, some Democratic donors are said to be withholding support for Biden’s post-presidency endeavors, citing frustration over his handling of the 2024 race.

Nonetheless, the Biden family continues to strengthen relationships elsewhere, including with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, whose foundation contributed $250,000 to Ashley Biden’s wellness center in Philadelphia.

As Biden prepares to leave the White House, the administration’s final weeks are a reflection of both its achievements and the challenges that have defined his presidency.

While some celebrate his legacy, others within the Democratic Party are left questioning the choices made in his final chapter.

Read More at RVM News

For the first time in human history, the Nativity scene was displayed on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in December. What an incredible win for religious freedom and our First Amendment rights!

The display was accompanied by prayer, the singing of Christmas carols, and a reading of the Christmas story, according to the Christian Post. All of this was made possible after a federal-level court decision granted Rev. Patrick Mahoney of the Christian Defense Coalition, and his supporters, the right to peacefully celebrate our faith on Capitol grounds.

7 months ago, we would've been arrested for having this Nativity Display on the steps of the US Capitol. However, we won an historic federal lawsuit through the incredible work of the Center for American Liberty which allowed us on the steps! @Liberty_Ctr @pnjaban… pic.twitter.com/0yObLMhCvw

— Rev. Patrick Mahoney (@revmahoney) December 11, 2024

“We are so very thankful for the opportunity to share the joyful and powerful message of Christmas at the steps of the U.S. Capitol,” said Mahoney, according to the outlet. “In a hurting and wounded world, there is no more redemptive and healing message than the Christmas story.”

In his lawsuit, Mahoney stated that “The ‘People’s House,’ as the U.S. Capitol Building is so rightly called, must be a place where all Americans are afforded the right to come and peacefully celebrate and express their First Amendment rights. Tragically, those rights and freedoms are being denied and prohibited.” 

An official statement from Mahoney touched upon the significance of the decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. “This is also a significant victory for religious freedom and the First Amendment,” he said. “This event has ended and won the war on Christmas in the public square. For if Christmas can be celebrated and displayed in the most powerful public square in America, it can be celebrated publicly everywhere.”

Read More at Million Voices