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Rogue Judges Skip Senate Hearing as Scrutiny Intensifies into Controversial Rulings
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Rogue Judges Skip Senate Hearing as Scrutiny Intensifies into Controversial Rulings

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Two federal judges declined invitations to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee at a hearing scheduled this week titled “Impeachment: Holding Rogue Judges Accountable.”

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg and U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman both informed the committee they would not appear.

Judge Boasberg, appointed during the Obama administration, has been the subject of criticism from Republican lawmakers following his ruling that blocked the administration’s attempt to deport Venezuelan nationals under the wartime Alien Enemies Act (AEA).

The administration sought to remove individuals linked to the Venezuelan group Tren de Aragua.

In his ruling, Boasberg found that the mass deportation effort lacked due process, citing the absence of precedent for invoking the AEA against illegal immigrants during peacetime.

Boasberg has also faced scrutiny regarding the FBI’s Arctic Frost operation.

The operation involved subpoenas for phone records and other data affecting Republican senators and GOP lawmakers who were examining 2020 election matters.

Boasberg approved related legal processes, including the use of gag orders.

In a statement posted on X, commentator Mike Benz outlined several charges he said could be considered by Attorney General Pam Bondi in connection to Boasberg’s role in Arctic Frost.

One charge listed was “Deprivation of Rights Under Color of Law (18 U.S.C. § 242),” with the allegation that issuing a gag order deprived senators of notification required under 2 U.S.C. § 6628 regarding legal requests for Senate data.

The statement asserted this raised issues involving the Speech or Debate Clause and separation of powers provisions.

Judge Boardman, based in Maryland, issued a nationwide injunction in August 2025 blocking the administration’s order addressing birthright citizenship.

The injunction halted implementation of a directive that sought to change automatic citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.

In September, President Trump asked the U.S. Supreme Court to take up the matter.

“The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to review the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, pushing the issue back before the justices for the second time this year,” CNN reported. DOJ Solicitor General John Sauer wrote in the appeal, “The lower court’s decisions invalidated a policy of prime importance to the president and his administration in a manner that undermines our border security. Those decisions confer, without lawful justification, the privilege of American citizenship on hundreds of thousands of unqualified people.”

Former DOJ official Tom Dupree commented on the situation in remarks reported by the Tampa Free Press.

Dupree told Fox News Live, “I can promise you that the last thing in the world they would want to do… is answering questions under oath from United States Senators.”

The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing is proceeding without testimony from either judge.

Vaccine Stocks Plummet After FDA Memo Links COVID Shots to Child Deaths
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Vaccine Stocks Plummet After FDA Memo Links COVID Shots to Child Deaths

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Vaccine makers saw their shares drop Monday following the release of an internal memo from Vinay Prasad, the FDA’s vaccine chief, in which he wrote that Covid-19 vaccines were linked to at least ten deaths in children.

The memo surfaced late Friday and indicated the agency is preparing potential new restrictions on vaccines for children.

By late morning, Moderna fell 6%, BioNTech declined 4.3%, Novavax dropped 4%, and Vaxcyte was down 6.6%.

“This is a profound revelation,” Prasad wrote.

“For the first time, the US FDA will acknowledge that COVID-19 vaccines have killed American children.”

He added, “It is horrifying to consider that the US vaccine regulation, including our actions, may have harmed more children than we saved. This requires humility and introspection.”

The memo prompted responses from several Wall Street research desks, which warned clients that new regulatory requirements could pose a challenge for vaccine manufacturers.

Myles R. Minter of William Blair, who rates Moderna “market perform,” told clients, “Our interpretation of the memo is that CBER will focus its efforts on the younger 12- to 24-year-old male population for newly approved Covid-19 vaccines where the myocarditis risk is highest.”

The note said that if new restrictions are implemented for that group, Moderna could face additional pressure on its Covid-19 franchise, along with negative sentiment generated by the memo and any follow-up actions.

Minter also said Pfizer, BioNTech, Novavax and Sanofi could be affected.

He added that the memo pointed to upcoming reforms to the CBER regulatory pathway, including a “demand” for pre-market randomized trials that assess clinical endpoints and not just immunogenicity for most new vaccine products.

Mizuho’s Salim Syed, who rates PCVX “outperform,” told clients the memo indicated that pneumonia vaccine makers “will have to show their products reduce pneumonia (at least in the post-market setting), and not merely generate antibody titers.”

Syed said this requirement already reflects the current standard and does not represent a material change for Vaxcyte.

Cantor’s Carter Gould, who rates PCVX “overweight,” said the drop in Vaxcyte shares was not surprising “on the back of the return of perceived regulatory risk after a period of relative calm, particularly with key data weighted to late 2026.”

Gould noted that the memo language did not contain significant new concerns about pneumococcal vaccines.

He reminded investors that these developments should be evaluated alongside the likely timelines for VAX-31 adult and infant programs and “the time remaining in the current administration’s term.”

He added, “We appreciate that there’s plenty within the memo that’s controversial or worrisome regarding Covid-19 vaccine policy, but the actual language on PCVs shows little evolution vs. prior guidance.”

Leerink Partners analyst Mani Foroohar, who rates Moderna “underperform,” told clients that the “inflammatory tone” of the memo contributes to vaccine skepticism and declining vaccination rates in the United States.

“We view this as a continued negative for mRNA vaccine manufacturers in our coverage– especially as it relates to Moderna’s recently updated short-to-mid-term revenue guidance,” he said.

The memo follows earlier statements from the Trump administration linking Covid-19 shots to deaths in children.

During the early stages of the pandemic, public criticism of the vaccines led to political clashes, including disputes over online censorship and what federal officials described as misinformation enforcement efforts.

Jasmine Crockett Keeps Digging Her Hole Deeper, Lee Zeldin Just Buried Her In It
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Jasmine Crockett Keeps Digging Her Hole Deeper, Lee Zeldin Just Buried Her In It

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Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas appeared on MS NOW’s The Weekend to address comments she made before Thanksgiving about donations listed under the name “Jeffrey Epstein.”

Crockett had previously attempted to connect Republican lawmakers to donations recorded under that name, despite the donations coming from individuals unrelated to the convicted sex offender.

During the interview with host Jacqueline Alemany, Crockett was given an opportunity to clarify the basis of her claims.

She asserted that her comments stemmed from a dispute over efforts by Republicans to remove Virgin Islands Delegate Stacey Plaskett from her committee assignments.

Crockett said Republicans raised the issue of a donation made to Plaskett by someone named Jeffrey Epstein.

She did not address that the concerns involving Plaskett also included text messages with Epstein during a congressional hearing after his criminal history had been widely reported.

Crockett explained how her initial remarks were formed.

“I had maybe 20 minutes. We researched the FEC and, because I like to speak with specificity — that’s kind of what comes with being an attorney — I made clear that there was a Jeffrey Epstein,” she said.

She claimed Republicans “knew on the other side that I did not have time to actually pull up and actually research, especially since that particular one that Lee Zeldin got up in an uproar about was specifically out of the New York area. We know that he was out of that area and this obviously was not done post Jeffrey Epstein’s life, so I made sure that I said ‘a Jeffrey Epstein.’”

The donation at the center of the exchange with former congressman and current EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin was recorded the year after Epstein died, contradicting Crockett’s claim that it was not “post Jeffrey Epstein’s life.”

Alemany pressed Crockett on her intent, asking whether she had been attempting to imply a link to the well-known Epstein.

“Oh, I absolutely was insinuating that it could be possible. That is true,” Crockett replied.

She added, “But the point is, I never said that it was that specific one because I did not have the adequate time to do it. And so the Jeffrey Epstein has stepped forward and that’s not like, you know, a normal name. And I think that what would have been problematic is if I would have claimed that, say, that happened and it legitimately never happened. So ultimately, he cleared the record. I have not researched further. I’ve not talked to this doctor.”

Crockett concluded by saying, “I can agree that Lee Zeldin has said that he’s not received money from the Jeffrey Epstein,” rather than acknowledging the factual record showing the donation was from a physician sharing the same name.

Zeldin responded publicly.

“In her latest defense of the indefensible, Genius Jasmine Crockett, JD, now claims the donation I received from Dr. Jeffrey Epstein was BEFORE the other Jeffrey Epstein died. That is a LIE and she knows it, hoping there would be no push back from the TV host. The FEC record she has cited as her source shows the date of the donation I received as well AFTER the other Jeffrey Epstein was dead,” he said.

He continued, noting that Crockett’s final remarks suggested her claim “could still be true even though it’s obviously not,” despite her earlier acknowledgment that he had “cleared the record.”

Following the initial exchange, Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, the physician who donated to Zeldin, sent Crockett a small donation as well, resulting in her own campaign now receiving funds from someone with that name.

Jet Set Climate Doomer ‘Experts’ Set Another Meeting Just Weeks After COP30
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Jet Set Climate Doomer ‘Experts’ Set Another Meeting Just Weeks After COP30

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The United Nations has brought together roughly 600 climate experts in France to begin preparing another major assessment on climate change, only weeks after about 50,000 people traveled to the COP30 summit in Belém, Brazil, where delegates concluded the event without reaching concrete agreements beyond scheduling future discussions.

French Ecological Transition Minister Monique Barbut addressed the assembled scientists in Saint-Denis, a suburb of Paris, telling them their work was “extremely precious” at a time when, she said, multilateral efforts have weakened because of those who question the direction of international climate policy.

“There is also something that should concern us all: The rise of climate-related disinformation on our social media, in our newspapers and even at the heart of our policy political institutions,” Barbut said, according to AFP.

She added, “Too many people deny the results of your work,” speaking to experts from more than 100 countries gathered in a skyscraper for the meeting.

Skepticism toward international climate initiatives continues to be reflected in statements from President Donald Trump and his administration.

During a speech at the United Nations in September, the president called climate change the “greatest con job ever” and a “hoax.”

His remarks followed years of criticism of global climate negotiations, including his view that the process produces few actionable outcomes.

Katherine Calvin, a U.S. climate commentator and one of the lead authors of the upcoming Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, is among those participating in the process.

Calvin was removed from her position as chief scientist at NASA under orders from the Trump administration.

Speaking about the administration’s public position on climate change, an official at the French ecological transition ministry, who asked not to be identified, told AFP, “The statements, for example, from the American administration on the origin of climate change, the fact that it’s a hoax, if you will, we still find that quite surprising.”

The meeting in France marks the start of work on the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Report, known as AR7, which is scheduled for release in either 2028 or 2029.

Delegates will contribute research and analysis intended to shape the next major installment of the panel’s findings.

Last month’s COP30 summit in Belém concluded with a declaration urging a mutirão, or “collective effort,” to avert what organizers described as a potential climate crisis.

The document offered few details on how countries should pursue those goals.

Participants suggested nations should triple their spending on climate-related initiatives over the next decade and use voluntary indicators to monitor environmental progress.

The declaration also announced plans for a “Global Implementation Accelerator,” a program intended to move countries away from fossil fuels, though the specific steps for doing so were not provided.

One of the most significant unresolved topics at COP30 involved the future of global fossil fuel use.

Delegates did not reach an agreement on how to address the issue, and it has been scheduled for further discussion at the next COP summit in Turkey in 2026.

‘They Nominate Complete and Total Clowns’: Scott Jennings Rips Gavin Newsom 2028 Talk
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‘They Nominate Complete and Total Clowns’: Scott Jennings Rips Gavin Newsom 2028 Talk

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Republican strategist Scott Jennings downplayed Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s prospects as a 2028 presidential contender during a discussion posted Tuesday by the Manhattan Institute.

Jennings’ remarks followed recent polling showing Newsom leading among likely Democratic contenders. A Yahoo/YouGov survey conducted from Aug. 29 to Sept. 2 found that 21% of registered voters who were Democrats or Democratic-leaning independents backed Newsom when asked about potential 2028 candidates.

During the New York event, an audience member asked Jennings where Newsom ranked on his “radar.”

Jennings responded, “Somewhere between Chuckles and Bozo on my clown scale.”

Jennings expanded on his view by saying, “I mean, one of the least serious national people out there, a complete and total clown. And now, their are Democrats, so they oftentimes nominate complete and total clowns. So I guess I shouldn’t discount it totally, but he is so inauthentic … authenticity is really the only thing that matters right now in politics and media. [President Donald] Trump has changed everything. These people who exude inauthenticity fail almost every time. [Former Vice President Kamala] Harris was the most recent example.”

He continued his criticism by addressing how he perceived Newsom’s standing with voters.

“She could not exist in a world that demanded authenticity. I view him that way. And so I don’t see it. I’m not a Democrat, so maybe I can’t see it. But I think that if you want to turn the rest of the country into California, that’s a choice,” Jennings said.

“But I think most Americans wouldn’t regard that as a good choice. And so I don’t personally see it. But I guess we’ll see what they want to do. But I think he is in politics for literally all the wrong reasons. And I think people kind of sense it.”

Newsom has publicly discussed the possibility of entering the 2028 Democratic presidential primary.

In an interview on CBS News’ “Sunday Morning” in October, he said he would decide after the 2026 midterm elections.

That statement followed years of criticism from California voters who have expressed concerns about his policies on issues including crime and homelessness.

Newsom has also encountered disagreement within his own party.

In March, he said on his “This Is Gavin Newsom” podcast that biological men competing in women’s sports is “deeply unfair,” a comment that drew pushback from some Democratic officials and activists.

Polling throughout the year reflected mixed public sentiment about the governor’s national ambitions.

In April, a Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll found that 54% of 6,201 registered voters believed Newsom was “doing things that might benefit him as a possible candidate for president,” while 26% said he was “governing the state and helping to solve its problems.”

In October, an Emerson College poll tested a potential general election matchup between Newsom and Vice President JD Vance.

The survey found 46% support for Vance, 45% backing Newsom, and 10% undecided.

Florida TikTok User Arrested After Alleged School Shooting Threat Video Posted
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Florida TikTok User Arrested After Alleged School Shooting Threat Video Posted

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A 20-year-old Florida resident was arrested over the weekend after authorities said he posted a video on TikTok threatening a school shooting as part of an attempt to generate online reactions, as reported by The New York Post.

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of Ethan Ladner of Santa Rosa Beach on Sunday, charging him with making electronic threats of a mass shooting.

According to the sheriff’s office, the investigation began after the FBI flagged the video, which had been uploaded to TikTok and later removed from the platform.

Authorities said Ladner admitted to posting the comments that appeared in the clip and acknowledged that he had intended to provoke responses online.

“Ladner admitted to posting the threatening comments and said he was attempting to provoke reactions online,” the Walton County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

The agency emphasized that all threats directed at schools are treated as credible until proven otherwise.

“Let us be clear. There is no such thing as a ‘joke’ when it comes to threats of violence toward our schools,” the sheriff’s office said.

The statement noted that “even comments made ‘as a joke’ can result in criminal charges, school discipline, and long-term consequences that follow someone for life.”

Local authorities stressed that investigations involving school-related threats are handled with urgency, regardless of how the individual responsible characterizes their actions.

Officials did not identify a specific school referenced in the video and did not release further details about the nature of the threat. The sheriff’s office confirmed only that the video had been taken down shortly after it was reported.

Ladner is facing a felony charge under Florida law pertaining to electronic communications that threaten a mass shooting or act of terrorism.

Authorities said the case remains under investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

The arrest comes amid broader concerns among law enforcement agencies nationwide about threats circulated on social media platforms.

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reiterated its policy of pursuing criminal charges in cases involving school-related threats, regardless of the intent stated by the person involved.

Ladner was taken into custody without incident. No additional arrests have been announced, and authorities have not disclosed whether Ladner has obtained legal representation.

Melania Trump Reveals 2025 White House Christmas Theme Focused on Home, Patriotism, and Tradition
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Melania Trump Reveals 2025 White House Christmas Theme Focused on Home, Patriotism, and Tradition

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The White House on Monday released the first official look at this year’s Christmas decorations, unveiling First Lady Melania Trump’s theme, “Home Is Where the Heart Is.”

The design reflects a blend of patriotic elements and tributes to American family life as the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, as reported by The Western Journal.

In a statement shared with Fox News, Melania Trump said the theme was inspired by the meaning of home throughout different stages of her life.

Donald Trump, accompanied by family members Melania Trump and Barron Trump, enters his Election Night Watch Party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

“The saying ‘Home is Where the Heart is’ resonates deeply with me, especially as I navigate the joys, challenges, and frequent motion that comes with motherhood and business,” she said.

“The constant movement has taught me that home is not merely a physical space; rather, it is the warmth and comfort I carry within, regardless of my surroundings.”

“This Christmas, let’s celebrate the love we hold within ourselves and share it with the world around us,” she added. “After all, wherever we are, we can create a home filled with grace, radiance, and endless possibilities.”

According to the White House, more than 25,000 feet of ribbon, over 2,000 strands of lights, more than 2,800 gold stars, over 10,000 blue butterflies, and more than 700 feet of garland are included in the 2025 displays.

Each detail was selected by the first lady to reflect the theme and highlight American traditions.

One of the key highlights is in the Red Room, where historic cranberry trees, long associated with former First Lady Nancy Reagan, are featured. Red was also Reagan’s favorite color.

The room includes a focus on Melania Trump’s “Fostering the Future” initiative, which aims to support children in the foster care system.

Herve Pierre, described by the White House as the first lady’s “creative artist,” said the butterfly motif was chosen to represent “renewal, resilience, and new beginnings for the foster care community.”

He noted that “the blue butterfly was the perfect choice to fulfill Mrs. Trump’s creative vision for her Christmas-themed Be Best Room” and said the addition of thousands of butterflies creates “a vibrant and festive atmosphere that reflects the first lady’s style.”

A statement provided to ABC News said, “In every community, we are lifted by simple acts of kindness that reflect the enduring American spirit of generosity, patriotism, and gratitude. These moments remind us that the heart of America is strong and that Home Is Where The Heart Is.”

The State Dining Room features the annual White House gingerbread house, constructed from 120 pounds of gingerbread.

“It is edible, but you cannot take a piece with you,” Nick Clemens, spokesperson for the first lady, told USA Today.

The East Room incorporates a patriotic décor with eagle ornaments and red, white, and blue decorations. The organization America250, which focuses on commemorating the nation’s upcoming semiquincentennial, issued a statement praising the display.

“We are deeply honored that America250 is represented in this year’s White House holiday celebration,” a representative said.

“The decor and concept of the East Room highlights ‘America, Our Home,’ beautifully reflecting the spirit of unity, hope, and shared purpose that defines our nation.”

The representative added that the coming year offers an opportunity “to reflect on what connects us as Americans” while looking ahead “to the many ways we’ll come together in the year ahead to honor our past, celebrate our present, and imagine our collective future.”

White House tours showcasing the Christmas decorations will begin on Tuesday.

Crowds Gather Outside Manhattan Court as Luigi Mangione Appears for Pretrial Hearing
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Crowds Gather Outside Manhattan Court as Luigi Mangione Appears for Pretrial Hearing

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Dozens of supporters gathered outside a Manhattan courthouse Monday morning, lining up in freezing temperatures for a chance to see Luigi Mangione, the 27-year-old Maryland native accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Midtown sidewalk one year ago, as reported by The New York Post.

Some attendees wore outfits resembling the Luigi character from the Super Mario franchise, continuing a pattern seen at each of Mangione’s court appearances over the past year.

Mangione, who comes from a wealthy Maryland family, has drawn sustained attention from a group of followers who routinely attend his hearings. Court officials said crowds began forming hours before the scheduled appearance.

One supporter, Jonathan Garthrelle, 36, from Jamaica, Queens, said he attended because of concerns about how defendants are treated.

“We are living in a time of rampant human-rights violations. We’re seeing it left and right. If they can violate the rights of an attractive white male, what hope do the rest of us have?” he said while waiting outside.

Another attendee, 29-year-old personal chef Jasmin Flores of East Harlem, said she spent $150 on an Uber to ensure she arrived early.

“It’s important for me to be here because he’s innocent,” she said. Mangione has been recorded on surveillance video near the crime scene and was later found with the firearm prosecutors allege was used in the killing.

Several supporters said they were unable to get inside the courtroom due to limited seating. Tickets were distributed to those in line, and the cutoff was set at 24. Alexa Modugno, 35, of Manhattan, said she missed the threshold.

“I was two tickets away,” she said. “I’m just here to support Luigi and fight against stigma against mental-health issues.”

Mangione has gained a substantial online following, and supporters have raised more than $1.3 million toward his legal expenses.

Some who have aligned themselves with his cause claim they have been mistreated by the U.S. health-care system.

Trucks displaying billboards with the names and photos of individuals described by supporters as victims of the industry were expected to appear outside the courthouse Monday.

The hearing comes as Mangione’s defense team seeks to prevent prosecutors from presenting certain evidence to jurors.

The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office intends to introduce items seized during Mangione’s arrest on Dec. 4, 2024, at a McDonald’s restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Those items include a 9mm handgun that prosecutors say matches the weapon used in Thompson’s killing, as well as a notebook in which Mangione allegedly outlined plans to “wack” a health-insurance executive.

Mangione has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal murder charges. Additional pretrial proceedings are expected as both sides prepare for trial.

Appeals Court Blocks Habba Appointment After Senate Delays and Blue Slip Games
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Appeals Court Blocks Habba Appointment After Senate Delays and Blue Slip Games

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A three-judge panel on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Alina Habba, who previously served as President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, was unlawfully installed as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The decision, released Monday, upholds a lower court ruling that found the administration did not follow the required appointment process after Senate confirmation efforts stalled.

According to the opinion, the court determined that the administration’s reliance on a sequence of internal maneuvers to place Habba in the role did not meet constitutional requirements.

July 18, 2024; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Alina Habba, Donald J. Trump’s attorney, speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum. The final day of the RNC featured a keynote address by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY

The panel wrote that “under the Government’s delegation theory, Habba may avoid the gauntlet of presidential appointment and Senate confirmation and serve as the de facto U.S. Attorney indefinitely,” concluding that such an interpretation “bypasses the constitutional (appointment and Senate confirmation) process entirely.”

The ruling follows months of litigation stemming from objections first raised by an Obama-appointed district judge who stated Habba was “not lawfully holding the office of United States Attorney.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi filed an appeal shortly afterward, bringing the matter before the 3rd Circuit.

Feb 21 2025 Washington DC Pam Bondi walked out to do a interview with Fox .she did not talk to the press on the way there .

Monday’s decision is the second in two weeks affecting Trump-administration U.S. Attorney appointments.

Last week, a separate appeals panel ruled that Lindsey Halligan, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, had also been improperly appointed.

That decision resulted in the dismissal of multiple cases involving former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

The developments have renewed attention on the Senate confirmation process and the long-standing “blue slip” practice, a Senate custom that allows senators to block federal nominations in their home states.

The administration has criticized the practice, arguing it gives Democratic senators unilateral power to stop presidential selections for U.S. Attorney positions.

President Trump addressed the issue in an August post on X, writing, “I have a Constitutional Right to appoint Judges and U.S. Attorneys, but that RIGHT has been completely taken away from me in States that have just one Democrat United States Senator.”

WASHINGTON – February 22, 2025: President Donald Trump arrives at the White House South Lawn on Marine One after his visit to CPAC.

He added that the “old and outdated ‘custom’ known as a BLUE SLIP” has prevented qualified nominees from advancing, stating that Democratic lawmakers “have done so on numerous occasions” while Republican senators have continued observing the tradition.

President Trump also criticized Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, saying Grassley’s adherence to the blue slip process has allowed only Democratic candidates to move through confirmations for key positions.

“Chuck Grassley should allow strong Republican candidates to ascend to these very vital and powerful roles, and tell the Democrats, as they often tell us, to go to HELL!” he wrote.

With the 3rd Circuit’s ruling now in effect, the status of ongoing cases in the District of New Jersey will be reviewed as the administration determines the next steps for filling the vacancy.

Army PSYOP Unit Drops Mysterious Recruitment Video Full of Hidden Messages
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Army PSYOP Unit Drops Mysterious Recruitment Video Full of Hidden Messages

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A recruitment video released by the U.S. Army’s 4th Psychological Operations Group-Airborne has drawn widespread attention for its use of symbolic and fast-paced imagery.

The 1:17-second clip, posted November 19 on social media, includes a sequence of visuals such as vintage cartoons, masked individuals, and a group of people staring directly at the camera above the phrase “We are everywhere.”

The 4th Psychological Operations Group, based at Fort Bragg, specializes in influencing the thoughts and behavior of foreign audiences and adversaries.

The unit is often described as conducting operations that shape discourse and perception.

The Army notes that it focuses on “using the power of the mind to persuade opinion and discourse” among the nation’s enemies.

The video begins with the statement, “There is another force applied in combat that we generally don’t think of as a weapon of war. That weapon is words.”

It continues, “Words are weapons… This is psychological warfare,” before ending with the message, “Join PSYOP.”

By November 26, the video had accumulated more than 15,000 views on Facebook and received hundreds of comments on various platforms.

Viewers pointed out the presence of elements that appear to reference conspiracy theories, the World War II “Ghost Army” known for deceiving Nazi forces, and an image of the internet meme Pepe the Frog dressed as a clown.

At one point in the clip, the phrase “anything we touch is a weapon” appears briefly.

Facebook user Nidia Law wrote, “Watch it over and over again. Great little nuggets of information for us.”

Another commenter, using the name TheJason on Instagram, said, “A lot of crumb drops in this one.”

Leigh Eschew commented on Instagram, “I think y’all have so much fun at work! Would love to be on the other side of this ‘fog show’.”

The Army has stated that psychological operations require candidates with strong analytical and cognitive abilities.

A 2024 U.S. Army article emphasized that PSYOP soldiers must be “very cerebral and analytical,” noting that the organization uses unconventional recruitment methods to reach such individuals.

Recruitment videos from the 4th PSYOP are uncommon and tend to generate interest due to their atypical content.

According to an Army report, “The art of PSYOP relies on persuasion rather than physical force. The tools of the trade are logic, fear, desire and other mental factors used to evoke specific emotions, attitudes and behaviors. The ultimate objective is to persuade enemy, neutral and friendly nations and forces to take favorable actions toward the U.S. and its allies.”

The 4th Psychological Operations Group is frequently referred to as “the ghost in the machine,” reflecting the typically low-visibility nature of its operations.

The group operates from Fort Bragg, one of the largest military installations in the world.

Fort Bragg covers approximately 251 square miles and is located about 65 miles south of downtown Raleigh.

It is home to the 82nd Airborne Division and U.S. Army Special Operations Command.

In sharing the video, the 1st Special Forces Command-Airborne wrote, “PSYOP soldiers help ensure decision-makers, partners, and populations receive the right message at the right time. Quiet professionals. Global impact.”


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