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You Can’t Coexist With People Who Want You Dead: The Left’s Fantasy Alliance Exposed [WATCH]
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You Can’t Coexist With People Who Want You Dead: The Left’s Fantasy Alliance Exposed [WATCH]

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Former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino and Australian broadcaster Erin Molan discussed what they described as a growing alliance between elements of the political left and Islamist extremists, arguing that both movements ultimately pursue power rather than individual liberty despite holding conflicting views on many social issues.

During the conversation, Bongino said he is frequently asked how progressive activist groups, including members of the LGBTQ community, can support or align with governments and organizations that openly oppose their rights.

He said he believes the answer was best explained by conservative author David Horowitz.

“I talk about this unholy alliance all the time. Big hat tip to David Horowitz. He wrote a book about it,” Bongino said.

He explained that many people struggle to understand what he sees as an unlikely political partnership.

“How I get this question? You probably get it yourself. Like I don’t get it. How is it that the LGBTQIA2+ whatever they keep adding on? How is it that they align with the Iranian regime, the Islamo-fanatics, and the Islamo-Nazis out there, like they would throw them off the roof.”

According to Bongino, Horowitz argued that both movements share a common objective.

“And Horowitz explains very simply: they both have one goal, which is tyranny and power. And to get that tyranny or power, they have to get something out of the way. And that something is you, people who believe in anti-tyranny and believe in individual liberty.”

Bongino said he believes the alliance is driven by a pursuit of political power rather than shared values.

“They-that’s the only reason this is all about power. But it’s very dangerous.”

Molan agreed, pointing to examples she believes demonstrate the contradiction between progressive activism and support for Islamist causes.

“Oh, it’s-it’s super dangerous,” she said.

She referenced New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s campaign appearances in LGBTQ venues, saying she believes the policies he supports conflict with the interests of many of those voters.

“And even you know when Mamdani was campaigning in gay strip clubs, and I’m watching, going, what he wants to introduce would not tolerate you for a nanosecond.”

Molan also discussed violent incidents in Europe, arguing that some activists continue calling for unity despite attacks they attribute to Islamist extremists.

“It’s the same as what we’re seeing in Berlin, and we’re seeing an Islamist terrorist driving a car into a parade, and then you’re seeing the organizers of the LGBTQ, etc. etc. etc. coming out and saying, ‘Now don’t let this divide us, and don’t let this make you hate them.'”

She questioned what it would take for supporters of those causes to reconsider the alliances they have formed.

“Well, sorry, but if that is not enough to to wake them up, what is?”

Molan also referenced demonstrations supporting Gaza, arguing that many participants overlook the treatment of LGBTQ individuals by the governments they support.

“Because I kept thinking, watching this, you know, gays for Gaza, and and just the greatest fools on planet Earth running cover for a regime that hangs them from cranes.”

She said she believes those alliances are ultimately self-destructive.

“It will take something disastrous for them to wake up and realize that the movement they’re aligning themselves with doesn’t want them.”

According to Molan, both movements are united primarily by their pursuit of political power.

“They actually don’t care. They don’t care if it ends in their own destruction. They will do anything for power. They have the same shared goal.”

She added that, in her view, those alliances would eventually collapse once one faction no longer needed the other.

“They just don’t realize that once this mob is done with the other mob, the mutual mob they hate, this mob is going to kill them too.”

Bongino agreed, saying he believes Islamist extremist organizations have never concealed their intentions.

“You know, obviously you’re correct. That’s why I enjoy your content so much,” Bongino said.

“It’s not like the Islamo fanatics are in any way cryptic about what they’re going to do to the infidels. I mean, they they openly advertise it all the time.”

He then argued that political movements focused solely on power inevitably begin targeting members of their own coalition.

“This idea that when your only end game is is power and not the advancement of individual liberty, the idea of a representative democracy and any of that, eventually you have to turn on people who you perceive to be in your own tent.”

As an example, Bongino pointed to the cancellation of individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that criticism eventually extended beyond conservatives.

“What started to happen is even any leftist that spoke out and did not, you know, toe the company line was canceled too because they all have to cling to their power. They’re not interested in truth; they’re interested in power.”

Bongino predicted that the groups he discussed would ultimately discover their interests are incompatible.

“I think you’re right. That’s what’s going to wind up happening. Is if they do win, the LGBTQ plus and DEI folks are going to find out the hard way that their bedfellows are not fellows at all?”

Molan concluded by citing Dearborn, Michigan, and Iran as additional examples, arguing that the alliance she described cannot endure because the underlying ideologies are fundamentally incompatible.

“It won’t be. They cannot coexist. It doesn’t work,” she said.

“It is self-destruction. We are the architects of our own demise.”

She argued that the issue extends beyond political rhetoric because she believes people are embracing the ideas being promoted.

“It’s just dumb. It’s so dumb, but it’s dangerous, and that’s the issue. And that’s why voices like ours are needed, because the issue is that we can’t just say let’s put them in a box and laugh at them. People actually buy into it, and they start to believe it. And we’ve seen what can actually happen when they get too much power.”

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‘Donald Trump Is Changing the New World Order Entirely’: Glenn Beck [WATCH]
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‘Donald Trump Is Changing the New World Order Entirely’: Glenn Beck [WATCH]

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Political commentator Glenn Beck argued that President Donald Trump’s economic and foreign policy agenda is designed to fundamentally reshape the global order, contending that many of the administration’s actions are part of a long-term strategy that extends well beyond individual policy decisions.

During an interview with Liz Wheeler, Beck said he believes the scope of Trump’s agenda is not yet fully appreciated and may not be understood for years.

Wheeler opened the discussion by asking, “Explain to me what you mean when you say that these are indications that President Trump is resetting the world order and the implication of that.”

Beck responded by arguing that Trump’s policies are interconnected and aimed at restructuring both the American economy and the international system.

“Donald Trump is changing the new world order entirely, and it won’t be fully understood for probably another five to 10 years,” Beck said.

He pointed to the administration’s efforts to encourage domestic investment and manufacturing, saying those initiatives are central to Trump’s long-term economic vision.

“That, on top of the, he says it’s over $20 trillion of investment. Let’s just say it’s 10 trillion, $10 trillion in building new factories here at home. So we are making things again with AI, with the rebuilding of factories, with the dominance of energy and oil.”

Beck also emphasized what he views as the importance of traditional energy production, arguing that oil and natural gas remain essential to the global economy.

“I’m sorry, gang, but the world doesn’t work without real energy, without gas, LP, and oil, with controlling the choke points, getting out of the Middle East.”

According to Beck, if those policies achieve their intended goals, they could have a historic impact on both the United States and the rest of the world.

“Hopefully, if this works, he’s completely redesigned the entire world. He has made a bigger impact than any other president, maybe since Lincoln. He becomes one of the most impactful presidents of all time.”

Beck acknowledged that the ultimate outcome remains uncertain.

“If it works, that jury is still out. But if it works, he changes the entire course of the world.”

He argued that Trump’s decisions have consistently reflected an “America First” philosophy and said he believes many news organizations fail to present the broader strategy behind those actions.

“Everything that he has done is 100% America first. The problem is nobody in the media will explain it.”

Instead, Beck said, individual policy decisions are often evaluated separately rather than as part of a larger plan.

“Nobody, everybody wants to look at everything he does as a one-off.”

Beck said his own perspective changed after spending time traveling with Trump during the presidential campaign.

“And you know what? If I hadn’t been traveling with him during the election, I don’t know if I would have seen it as quickly as I did.”

He rejected portrayals of Trump as lacking a coherent strategy.

“This guy has been thinking this through forever. People try to make him look like a bumbling idiot, and they don’t realize there is genius behind this. There is real strategy.”

According to Beck, Trump’s objective is not simply to improve short-term economic conditions but to address what he views as structural problems affecting the United States.

“He tried to fix America’s economy. What happened? The next guy comes in, destroys it all.”

Beck said Trump is attempting to solve broader issues involving international institutions, trade agreements and tariffs in an effort to create lasting economic change.

“He’s trying to fix it. So by fixing the bigger problems, the structural problems that start overseas with the WEF and all of our trade agreements and tariffs and everything else. By fixing those, he believes I can fix the economy long term.”

He concluded that success in those efforts would extend beyond the United States.

“If you can get there, we save the world, not just the nation. We save the world.”

Wheeler then asked why she believes many people fail to recognize the strategy Beck described.

“Why do you think that people don’t see the strategy?”

Beck replied that political opponents have become too focused on viewing Trump as the central adversary rather than evaluating policy on its merits.

“They’ve fallen into the trap. The enemy is Donald Trump. The enemy is the pedophile government. Whatever the enemy is, and if you make if you if you just say that’s the enemy, you can get all of these people who believe all these different things to stand together.”

He argued that supporters of the country should focus on rebuilding rather than dwelling on political grievances.

“And it’s imperative that for those of us who actually believe in the country, we don’t engage in the grievance. We engage instead on we hold these truths to be self-evident. This is what we need to fix and rebuild, not what we’re going to destroy. What we’re going to rebuild.”

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Medicaid or Money Laundering? Personal Care ‘Jobs Program’ Exposed as Massive Fraud Machine [WATCH]
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Medicaid or Money Laundering? Personal Care ‘Jobs Program’ Exposed as Massive Fraud Machine [WATCH]

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said the United States is facing a growing crisis involving personal care services and Medicaid fraud, pointing to federal data that he said shows unusual billing trends in Pennsylvania and other states.

Speaking during a presentation on healthcare fraud, Oz said the rapid growth in personal care services has raised concerns nationwide and prompted officials to closely examine enrollment figures and Medicaid spending.

“Now we’re facing a personal care services crisis around the country,” Oz said.

“The surge in enrollment of individuals in these in programs is stunning, so shocking. We have to double check our numbers. We don’t think it’s possible it is happening, but it is.”

Oz said the personal care industry has become one of the largest employment sectors in several states.

“In California, New York, the number one job in the entire state is personal care services,” he said.

“Guess what? It’s good to be home because it’s true in Pennsylvania too. 50% dramatic more people serving in the personal care services space-that’s home care-that is in retail. That’s where Pennsylvanians are going. It’s becoming a jobs program.”

According to Oz, the increase in spending has also been accompanied by significant Medicaid fraud that harms both taxpayers and patients.

“Medicaid fraud in the state is costing taxpayers for care that was never delivered, or even worse, harmful,” Oz said.

“It’s costing patients their health, their trust in a system-a system that was built in a high-trust environment, a place we all thought that we would be able to be safe.”

He questioned why anyone would exploit vulnerable Americans who depend on Medicaid services.

“Because who would steal from the poor?” Oz asked.

“As Colin outlined, many people unfortunately are doing just that, and we’re coming after them.”

Oz described the alleged fraud as a serious breach of trust between caregivers and patients.

“What we’re exposing today is a diabolical breach of trust, a violation of the sacred bond between patient and caregiver,” he said.

“It is a catastrophe that can only be dealt with in the way we’ll be outlining for the rest of this presentation.”

He then outlined several examples from cases announced that day, saying investigators uncovered instances in which Medicaid was billed for services that could not have been provided.

“Today’s defendants included an aide who billed Medicaid for care claimed to be delivered while they were in jail, or while they were being arrested, or while they weren’t in the country,” Oz said.

“The list goes on and on, one more disbelievable than the next.”

Oz also referenced allegations involving a home care agency.

“And it’s not just individuals. There’s a home care agency, two owners who are charged with billing Medicaid hundreds of fabricated clock-ins. Again, care that was never delivered at all, and we have evidence of that.”

He said CMS is focused on ensuring Medicaid dollars reach the intended recipients.

“CMS’s job is to make sure this money reaches the people who actually need it,” Oz said.

“That’s the grandmother who desperately needs this money to stay out of a long-term care facility. It could be a vet who relies on this to get help because he’s stuck in bed. All these individuals deserve our love and support, not the criminals who have hurt them.”

Oz then cited federal data that he said shows Pennsylvania stands out nationally in several Medicaid spending categories.

“We’ve reviewed Pennsylvania’s personal care billing trends. I’m going to give these numbers to you slowly because they’re really important,” he said.

“This is the federal government’s data on Pennsylvania.”

According to Oz, “Pennsylvania ranks fifth nationally in average monthly payments, both per beneficiary and per provider. That is way out there. Be number five in both those categories. More expensive that is in 45 states.”

He also pointed to the state’s billing descriptions.

“Over 96% of personal care claims here are illness unspecified. That’s how they’re titled. So we can’t track them. It doesn’t help if the U.S. attorney or the attorney general can’t possibly find the fraud because people aren’t actually telling us what they’re really doing.”

Oz said the reporting system must change to improve oversight.

“We have to change that that that history that’s evolved here into the norm.”

He added that Pennsylvania’s average payment per beneficiary exceeds $50,000.

“And finally, average payments per beneficiary more than $50,000. Think about that: 50,000 per person getting home care in the state, on average, far above what you’d ever expect. All this points to fraud.”

Oz said those findings demonstrate why cooperation across multiple government agencies is necessary.

“The cases like these are exactly why a whole government approach is so critical, and why we have to develop best practices of how to evolve this system.”

He said Medicaid Director Dan Bilman would also discuss autism care services in Pennsylvania, which Oz said have experienced unusually high spending.

“He’s going to touch on another problem that’s a big one in Pennsylvania, which is autism care services, and why they’re again not only are they off the chart in Pennsylvania, but the rest of the country.”

Oz said CMS is providing states with tools to identify suspicious billing practices and distinguish legitimate claims from fraudulent ones.

“But we are actually here to help. We’re giving you a toolkit that will allow the state to be able to tell what’s good, what’s not, what’s foul, what’s fair, so we can identify the best use of our funds.”

He concluded by linking the increase in healthcare fraud to changes that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Yesterday, I was in Maine. We’re investigating home support services, just like you’re seeing here for adults in that case who have autism,” Oz said.

“Medicaid spending the top 10 providers there has dramatically increased over the last six years.”

“In fact, across the board, if you look at fraud in healthcare, all gone up in the last six years. What happened in 2020 that has catalyzed this? What has allowed this corruption to be weaponized? It’s COVID. COVID appears to have unleashed massive fraud through grifters because criminals knew the federal government would not follow up on the money that was spending out. We we told the world we were open for fraud, and they could start harpooning us with their spears.”

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Church Arson Suspect Busted After Donut Theft Blunder at Midtown CVS [WATCH]
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Church Arson Suspect Busted After Donut Theft Blunder at Midtown CVS [WATCH]

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A suspected firebug accused of torching a 173-year-old Brooklyn church reportedly met his match in the snack aisle, where a simple shoplifting stop may have cracked open a far bigger case, as reported by The New York Post.

John Jones, 24, was taken into custody after an off-duty NYPD officer working security at a Midtown CVS allegedly spotted him trying to walk out with a turkey sandwich, donuts, and a Coke, sources said.

The late-night incident unfolded around 1:39 a.m. at the CVS on Broadway, where Jones allegedly attempted to help himself to a free meal. That plan, not exactly a criminal masterclass, quickly collapsed.

Once the officer detained him, police ran Jones through the system and discovered he was wanted on a warrant tied to the fire that gutted the South Bushwick Reformed Church, sources said.

Authorities had already been looking at Jones as the alleged arsonist behind the June 19 blaze, a three-alarm fire that ripped through the historic house of worship and left devastation behind.

The church was not some forgettable building tucked away on a random corner. It was a landmarked Brooklyn institution dating back 173 years, with generations of history inside its walls.

The fire destroyed the church’s historic spire and gutted much of the interior, leaving congregants suddenly without a place to worship. For a community built around faith, that loss hit far beyond bricks, pews, and stained glass.

Activists also said the blaze destroyed thousands of artifacts, adding another layer of damage to a case already soaked in destruction. History, worship, and neighborhood memory were all reduced to ash.

According to sources, investigators had surveillance footage showing the alleged culprit fleeing the church not long before flames broke out. That kind of timing tends to get law enforcement’s attention, even in a city where chaos is too often treated like background noise.

Jones is also expected to face unspecified federal charges in the Eastern District of New York, sources said. A federal complaint against him was expected to be unsealed Wednesday.

That suggests prosecutors may be preparing to treat the church fire as more than a routine local arson case. When a historic house of worship is allegedly targeted and destroyed, federal authorities tend to have questions.

Jones was not only on police radar for the church fire, according to sources. He was also hit with criminal mischief charges after allegedly smashing a television at DOC Wine, a Williamsburg restaurant, on June 28.

That incident caused about $900 in damages, sources said. Apparently, the alleged pattern here was not exactly subtle, with destruction following close behind.

It remained unclear from the available information exactly what charges Jones faced in connection with the latest arrest. Still, the sequence of events was striking enough on its own.

A suspect wanted in a major church arson investigation was not brought in after some dramatic manhunt or elaborate sting. He was reportedly caught because an alert cop noticed a late-night grab for donuts and a sandwich.

Credit where it is due, that off-duty officer did what too many big city officials pretend is no longer necessary. He paid attention to the small crime, and it may have led police straight to a suspect in a very big one.

For ordinary New Yorkers, the case is another reminder that so-called minor disorder is not harmless. Sometimes the guy allegedly shoplifting at CVS is also the man authorities suspect of burning down a historic church.

The South Bushwick Reformed Church is now left to deal with the wreckage of a fire that tore through nearly two centuries of history. Its congregation is left waiting for justice while prosecutors prepare the next step.

Jones, meanwhile, was reportedly undone by donuts. In a city drowning in excuses for criminals, it took one watchful officer and one very dumb alleged theft to bring a major suspect into custody.

Woman Arrested After Four Men Stabbed at Packed London Tourist Hotspot [WATCH]
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Woman Arrested After Four Men Stabbed at Packed London Tourist Hotspot [WATCH]

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A woman has been arrested in London after four men were stabbed Wednesday in Covent Garden, one of the city’s busiest tourist draws and a place normally associated with theaters, shopping, restaurants, and crowds of visitors, as reported by The New York Post.

The Metropolitan Police said officers found four male victims with stab wounds after the incident unfolded in the early afternoon on Endell Street, right in the heart of central London.

The men were identified by police as being 34, 39, 42, and 52 years old. All four were treated at the scene before being taken to a major trauma center for further care.

Police said a 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault. Investigators also said scissors were recovered at the scene.

Early indications from police suggested the episode was connected to mental health, though authorities have not released a full account of what led to the stabbing spree. That familiar phrase will not exactly reassure ordinary people who simply want to walk through a crowded public place without being slashed.

The London Ambulance Service confirmed that emergency crews treated four patients at the scene. A spokesperson said all four were transported by road to a major trauma center.

Authorities initially reported that three people had been stabbed. Police later issued an update confirming that four people were found with stab wounds.

No further update was provided on the severity of the injuries. The lack of detail left locals and visitors waiting for answers while officers worked behind a significant police cordon.

Covent Garden is one of London’s most recognizable public spaces, drawing families, shoppers, theatergoers, street performers, and tourists throughout the day. An attack in that area immediately raises questions about public safety in places where large numbers of people are packed together.

Police maintained a large presence around the scene after the incident. The cordon served as a stark reminder that even famous tourist districts can turn into crime scenes in a matter of seconds.

The arrest of a lone female suspect may narrow the immediate threat, but it does not erase the concern caused by four people being wounded in a busy public area. Londoners have heard plenty of official language before, yet the basic facts remain grim.

Four men were stabbed, a woman was arrested, and a sharp object was allegedly involved in a place where visitors should be thinking about dinner reservations and sightseeing, not emergency surgery.

The incident comes as major Western cities continue to wrestle with public disorder, street violence, and the challenge of keeping heavily trafficked areas secure. Leaders love to talk about compassion and systems, but the public tends to notice when those systems fail right in front of them.

For now, the Metropolitan Police investigation continues, with the suspect in custody and the victims receiving medical treatment. Residents and tourists will be watching closely for more details, because people deserve more than vague assurances after blood is spilled in the middle of a landmark district.

Police Say Intoxicated Carnival Passenger Allegedly Beat Kids Playing Tag Aboard Ship
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Police Say Intoxicated Carnival Passenger Allegedly Beat Kids Playing Tag Aboard Ship

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A Georgia man is facing child abuse charges after police say a drunken outburst aboard a Carnival cruise ship turned into an attack on children who were simply playing tag in a hallway, as reported by Fox News.

David Lawrence Crosby II, 44, of Surrency, Georgia, was arrested July 27 by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office on two counts of child abuse, according to booking records.

The alleged incident happened July 26 aboard Carnival Glory, a cruise ship that commonly sails from Port Canaveral in Florida to the Bahamas. What was supposed to be a family vacation apparently took a hard turn into the kind of chaos no parent signs up for when buying cruise tickets.

According to a probable cause affidavit, Crosby was allegedly running down a hallway when he came upon three children who were playing tag. Police say he then struck one child in the face, leaving the child with a bloody lip and head pain.

Authorities said Crosby is also accused of hitting a second child in the stomach. That is a long way from normal rowdy cruise behavior, and exactly the sort of alleged conduct that turns a vacation hallway into a crime scene.

Officials said the incident was captured by the ship’s security camera system. In other words, this was not merely a dispute built on conflicting memories after a long day at sea.

When Crosby was arrested Monday, he told officers he was “heavily intoxicated” and did not remember hitting the children, authorities said. That may explain the behavior, but it certainly does not excuse it.

Carnival Cruise Line told Fox News Digital that its security team “responded immediately” after the alleged incident was reported. For families on board, immediate action is exactly what should happen when children are allegedly attacked by an adult passenger.

“Our security team responded immediately to an incident involving an intoxicated guest aboard Carnival Glory on July 26,” a Carnival spokesperson said.

Carnival said Crosby was kept away from other passengers after the confrontation. The company also made clear that his alleged behavior carried consequences beyond a stern talking to from ship staff.

“The guest was confined to his cabin for the remainder of the voyage, referred to local law enforcement upon arrival in Port Canaveral, assessed a code of conduct violation fee and placed on our Do Not Sail list. We have zero tolerance for this type of behavior.”

That response is the bare minimum passengers should expect from a major cruise line. Families pay to relax, not to wonder whether an allegedly intoxicated stranger is going to barrel down a hallway and put hands on their kids.

Court records show Crosby was released from jail Tuesday after posting $10,000 bond on each count, for a total of $20,000. He appeared in court Wednesday and pleaded not guilty, according to court documents.

Crosby is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 25. The case now moves into the court system, where prosecutors will have to present the evidence behind the allegations.

Fox News Digital reported that it contacted the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, the public defender’s office and a Georgia business linked to Crosby for comment. The business answering machine reportedly said it was closed as of Tuesday, the same day Crosby was released from jail, because of a “family emergency.”

Cruise ships are floating cities, and like any city, they need rules that are enforced. If the allegations are proven, this case is a reminder that alcohol, bad judgment, and a captive vacation crowd can become a very ugly combination fast.

Steve Hilton Says California Economy Faces Total Collapse Under Insane Billionaire Tax [WATCH]
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Steve Hilton Says California Economy Faces Total Collapse Under Insane Billionaire Tax [WATCH]

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California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is warning that the Golden State is flirting with another self-inflicted economic disaster, this time through a proposed billionaire tax that he says could drive even more wealth, jobs, and investment out of California, as reported by Fox Business.

The proposal, backed by the California Democratic Party and set for the 2026 ballot, would target the wealthiest residents in a state already famous for sky-high costs, punishing taxes and a political class that never seems to run out of ways to chase people away.

Hilton joined FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo on “Mornings with Maria” to hammer the plan, arguing that even the threat of the new tax has already done real damage. In a state where Democrats treat private success like a government revenue stream, that warning is not exactly hard to believe.

“It’s already cost California billions of dollars in lost tax revenue because of the amount of wealth that’s already left the state,” Hilton said.

“Just because of the threat of this insane tax.”

Supporters of the measure claim that California’s richest residents should pay more, which is the usual left-wing script whenever Sacramento runs out of other people’s money. Opponents say the state is already overtaxed, overregulated and increasingly uncompetitive, especially compared with states like Texas and Florida.

Hilton argued that California’s highest earners already pay a large share of the state’s income taxes. His point was simple: squeezing them harder will not magically fix schools, roads, homelessness or crime if the same political class keeps wasting the money.

That is the part Sacramento Democrats never want to discuss. California collects enormous revenue, spends billions on grand promises and still manages to produce tent cities, unaffordable housing, crushing energy prices and a steady stream of moving trucks headed east.

Hilton has also blasted the state’s homelessness crisis as a “total failure of the ruling class” under Gov. Gavin Newsom. He pointed to the billions already spent while places like Skid Row remain national symbols of government incompetence wrapped in progressive talking points.

The billionaire tax fight is only one piece of a broader economic problem, according to Hilton. He said rising labor costs, expensive energy and layers of regulation are making it harder for employers to stay open and harder for families to afford ordinary life.

Hilton said repeated minimum wage hikes create “a kind of doom loop” for businesses. Owners face higher costs, pass those costs to consumers, reduce hiring, automate jobs or decide that California simply is not worth the headache anymore.

That warning comes as California has already lost its Fortune 500 crown to Texas, a stunning reminder that companies can read balance sheets even if Sacramento politicians prefer slogans. When employers leave, jobs, tax revenue and opportunity leave with them.

“If we don’t face up to the reality, California’s economy is going to absolutely collapse,” Hilton said.

His alternative is not complicated. Hilton said California should lower taxes, cut government spending and reduce regulations so employers have a reason to invest, hire and expand in the state instead of escaping it.

That message runs directly against the dominant Sacramento worldview, where every problem somehow requires another tax, another mandate or another expensive program run by the same officials who created the mess. For voters tired of watching California squander its natural advantages, Hilton is betting that common sense still has a constituency.

The political question is whether Californians will keep rewarding the one-party machine that presided over the decline, or finally demand a different course. If the billionaire tax moves forward, the state may discover once again that wealth is mobile, businesses have options, and productive people do not exist merely to fund Sacramento’s latest fantasy.

Mamdani Scraps ID Checks as Illegals Get Taxpayer Grocery Giveaway [WATCH]
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Mamdani Scraps ID Checks as Illegals Get Taxpayer Grocery Giveaway [WATCH]

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has managed to turn a socialist grocery experiment into an even bigger invitation for abuse. His new promise is simple enough and reckless enough: no identification, no residency check, no income verification, and apparently no concern for the people forced to pay for it, as reported by Red State.

The plan involves taxpayer-financed grocery stores, one in each borough, selling food at discounts around 30 percent. That may sound like a progressive daydream on a campaign flyer, but in the real world it means government retail losses landing squarely on residents who already get squeezed from every direction.

Earlier, one of Mamdani’s own officials suggested a library card-style system to make sure the benefits were aimed at actual New Yorkers. Jeanny Pak, interim president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, floated the idea as a way to manage who was buying and keep the program focused on everyday residents.

That suggestion created immediate backlash because it exposed the absurdity at the heart of the left’s position on identification. Democrats have spent years claiming ID requirements are somehow oppressive, yet one of their own city programs was already drifting toward checking eligibility.

Mamdani then rushed to assure the progressive faithful that nobody would be asked for identification at his city-run grocery stores. The message was clear: if you can walk through the door, you can enjoy the discount while New York taxpayers pick up the tab.

City Hall made the policy plain in a statement to the New York Post. “NYC Grocery stores will be open to everyone. There will be no system to verify identity, residency, or income, and no one will be asked to show ID to shop,” a representative said.

So there it is. New Yorkers pay for the program, but tourists, illegal aliens, commuters, and anyone else who happens to wander in can take advantage of the subsidized prices.

Naturally, some media voices tried to frame conservative criticism as a manufactured “MAGA uproar” rather than a basic objection to hypocrisy and bad economics. That little narrative trick may work in liberal newsrooms, but it does not change what the city is actually doing.

The original concern was never imaginary. If the city checks ID, the left gets caught admitting identification is not racist when government benefits are involved, and if the city refuses to check ID, the program becomes a free-for-all paid for by residents.

Mamdani chose the free-for-all. That may satisfy the activist class for about five minutes, but it leaves working New Yorkers stuck financing a discount grocery scheme that is not limited to them, not targeted by income, and not protected from obvious abuse.

The economic problems are not exactly hidden. When government promises 30 percent discounts without basic controls, demand rises, losses pile up, and taxpayers are dragged back to the register to cover the difference.

There is also the very predictable risk of bulk buying and resale. If prices are artificially low and no one verifies eligibility, opportunists can buy large quantities and move those goods elsewhere while neighborhood families face empty shelves.

Local bodegas and private grocery stores will also take a hit. They have to pay rent, meet payroll, manage inventory, and survive on real margins while City Hall plays retail king with other people’s money.

When the deficits arrive, the political class will almost certainly demand more funding rather than admit the concept was flawed from the start. That is the usual big government routine: break the market, blame greed, then ask taxpayers for another check.

This comes as Mamdani’s broader agenda threatens to push high-earning residents and job creators out of the city, with estimates pointing to an $11 billion cost. For a city already battling crime, high prices, and a battered quality of life, this is not reform. It is an expensive lesson in left-wing fantasy economics.

Cori Bush Humiliated as Squad Comeback Bid Implodes in Missouri Primary [WATCH]
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Cori Bush Humiliated as Squad Comeback Bid Implodes in Missouri Primary [WATCH]

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Former Rep. Cori Bush watched her attempted political comeback collapse Tuesday night, as Rep. Wesley Bell easily defeated her in the Democratic primary for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, as reported by Trending Politics News.

The race was called within roughly 20 minutes of polls closing, with Decision Desk HQ and the Associated Press both declaring Bell the winner before the suspense had much time to pretend it existed.

Early returns showed Bell dominating the field with about 70.7 percent of the vote, while Bush trailed far behind at 25.8 percent with an estimated 31 percent of ballots counted.

Partial results from St. Louis County were even rougher for Bush, showing Bell with a wider advantage as the night began to take shape. Other candidates, including Alissa Murphy, Carl Harris Sr., and Carl Henderson, took only small shares of the vote.

The result marks a stinging rejection of Bush’s attempt to reclaim the seat she once held from January 2021 through January 2025. For a former member of the Squad, it was not exactly the triumphant return her allies had hoped to sell.

Bush first entered Congress after defeating longtime Democratic incumbent William Lacy Clay in the 2020 primary. Her win was celebrated by the progressive activist class as another victory for the far left wing that had already been reshaping Democratic politics in Washington.

Once in Congress, Bush served on the House Judiciary Committee and the Committee on Oversight and Reform, later known as Oversight and Accountability. She quickly became associated with the Squad, the group of hard-left House Democrats known for turning activist slogans into congressional talking points.

Bell first defeated Bush in the 2024 Democratic primary, when he was still serving as St. Louis County prosecuting attorney. In that race, Bell earned 51.12 percent of the vote, totaling 63,521 votes, while Bush received 45.65 percent, totaling 56,723 votes.

That earlier matchup was defined by massive outside spending, especially from groups focused on Israel policy. The United Democracy Project, a super PAC affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, spent roughly $8.5 million to $9.3 million backing Bell or opposing Bush.

The contest became one of the most expensive House primaries on record, and Bush’s critics argued that her positions on Israel and other left-wing priorities had made her vulnerable. Her supporters blamed outside money, because naturally the progressive answer to losing an election is often to insist the voters were somehow not the real story.

Bush launched her comeback bid in October 2025, setting up a rematch with Bell and hoping to prove her political brand still had power in St. Louis. Instead, the early numbers suggested Bell was on track for a margin far larger than the one he posted in 2024.

Her campaign leaned heavily into familiar left-wing causes, including abolishing ICE and cutting the Pentagon. Those positions may thrill the activist seminar crowd, but they did not appear to produce a winning coalition in this heavily Democratic district.

Bush did pick up support from major progressive figures, including Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. That endorsement brought national attention, though apparently not enough votes to keep her comeback from crashing into the pavement.

Bell, meanwhile, enjoyed support from House Democratic leadership, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, along with the Congressional Black Caucus. He campaigned on his work in Congress, including efforts tied to disaster recovery after a tornado affected the St. Louis area in 2025.

Outside groups aligned with pro-Israel positions also supported Bell again, though at lower levels than in the 2024 contest. Even with less outside spending, Bell’s commanding lead showed that Bush’s problems with voters were not simply a matter of campaign finance complaints.

Missouri’s 1st District includes St. Louis and parts of St. Louis County, and it leans heavily Democratic. That means Bell’s primary victory makes another term in November all but certain.

For Bush, Tuesday night delivered a blunt political verdict. The Squad brand may still excite cable news panels and online activists, but in this Missouri rematch, voters chose the incumbent and left Bush’s comeback bid in pieces.

Minnesota Senator Launches Sharia Free Caucus and Rips Imported Failures [WATCH]
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Minnesota Senator Launches Sharia Free Caucus and Rips Imported Failures [WATCH]

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Minnesota Republican state Sen. Michael Holmstrom is putting a hard marker down in a state where the political class often treats basic assimilation as some kind of taboo subject, as reported by The Post Millennial.

Holmstrom, a first-term senator, announced the creation of a new anti-Sharia law caucus in the Minnesota State Senate, aimed at keeping the state court system firmly grounded in American constitutional law.

The launch date was not picked at random. Holmstrom chose August 1 because it marks the anniversary of the 1801 battle involving the U.S. Navy and Islamic Barbary pirates, who enslaved Americans and demanded payments from American ships.

For a country that once fought pirates to defend American citizens and commerce, the symbolism was not subtle. Holmstrom is making the case that America should not apologize for defending its legal system, its liberties, or its national identity.

“Around the world, governments have invoked Sharia law to justify atrocities,” Holmstrom said.

“Women have been denied equal rights, religious minorities have been persecuted, apostasy and blasphemy have been punished, child marriage and rape have been tolerated or justified, and in some places, slavery has been justified under the guise of religious authority.”

That is the sort of statement that makes the usual professional offense takers reach for the smelling salts. Still, it is also a blunt description of realities many Americans have watched unfold overseas while elites pretend the issue is merely a misunderstanding.

Holmstrom said such practices have no place in a state court system that is supposed to answer to the Constitution, not foreign religious codes or imported political doctrines.

“Those practices are fundamentally incompatible with the principles that define America: equal justice under the law, individual liberty, and the inherent dignity of every person,” he continued.

“Minnesotans had very little say in the importation of this third-world political ideology. We can, however, now ensure that our judicial system remains firmly rooted in American constitutional law.”

The senator also drew a bright line between religious liberty and a refusal to assimilate. He said he does not expect immigrants from Islamic nations to abandon their faith, but he does expect them to embrace the American constitutional order.

“Assimilation is not oppression. It is the foundation of a united nation. You do not strengthen America by importing the failures of the nation you left behind. Rather, you strengthen America by embracing our constitutional system that provides the values and freedoms we all share. That is the vision of this Sharia Free Minnesota Caucus.”

That argument is likely to resonate with voters who are tired of being told that national standards are somehow rude. America has long welcomed immigrants, but the bargain has always included loyalty to the Constitution and respect for the laws that protect everyone equally.

Members of the Minnesota caucus have not yet been publicly announced. Holmstrom told Alpha News that the board is still being organized and that more details will be shared later.

He said the caucus “will work to advance legislation that ensures Minnesota courts recognize one supreme legal authority, the Minnesota Constitution and the Constitution of the United States.”

That mission mirrors a national effort already underway in Congress. Rep. Chip Roy founded the Sharia Free American Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2025 to oppose any effort to embed Sharia law in American government.

“Under Sharia law, there is no freedom of speech, religion, or women’s rights. Europe should be a wake-up call to America, showing what the spread of Sharia law looks like,” Roy said in a December 2025 press release.

“America’s immigration system must brace to take on this battle, not only to preserve our constitutional republic but to take charge in the spiritual warfare and defend our Judeo-Christian values.”

Roy’s warning reflects a growing concern among conservatives who have watched European governments struggle with parallel legal expectations, failed integration, and rising pressure against free speech. The American left, naturally, tends to label these concerns as bigotry rather than answer the actual policy question.

Holmstrom’s caucus is entering that fight at the state level, where courts, schools, local governments, and communities often feel the pressure first. The debate is not about punishing faith, but about making sure no religious or foreign legal system outranks the Constitution.

For Minnesota voters who still believe equal justice means one law for everyone, the new caucus offers a clear message. America does not need imported legal failures dressed up as diversity, and Minnesota courts should never be confused about whose law comes first.


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