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Senator Sheehy Drops Massive Truth Bombs on the Situation with Iran [WATCH]
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Senator Sheehy Drops Massive Truth Bombs on the Situation with Iran [WATCH]

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Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana delivered an emotional speech on the Senate floor, arguing that the Iranian regime has spent nearly five decades carrying out terrorism against Americans and others while successive U.S. administrations failed to hold it accountable.

Drawing on his military service, Sheehy said the threat posed by Iran extends beyond politics and has affected service members, their families, and civilians around the world.

Sheehy began by recalling a recent ceremony honoring fallen American troops.

“Yesterday, we saw the President of States and many others at Dover Air Force Base presiding over a ceremony that is very sacred to those of us who served,” he said, describing “a dignified return of remains from the war zone.”

Reflecting on his own military experience, Sheehy said he had participated in many of those ceremonies.

“I participated in many of those ceremonies myself, to include carrying friends of mine off the plane,” he said. Holding up a memorial bracelet, Sheehy added, “One of those is on this bracelet. He was cut in half by an Iranian EFP.”

Sheehy argued that Iran’s leadership does not distinguish between Americans based on politics, religion, or geography.

“This regime that we are fighting does not care about our partisan politics,” he said. “They don’t care who you voted for, who you pray to, or where you live.”

According to Sheehy, the regime has made its intentions clear through decades of violence.

“They want to kill all of us, and they don’t just say it; they actually do it, and they’ve been doing it for 47 years.”

Addressing criticism of U.S. military involvement, Sheehy said, “This is a war of choice. The Democrats are correct.” He immediately added that it “was begun by a radical, lunatic band of terrorists that took over a beautiful nation, 47 years ago.”

He said the regime seized power “with brutality, force, and savagery” and chose violence over improving the country.

“They didn’t free their people. They didn’t unleash the largest oil reserves in the world to build schools and bridges,” Sheehy said. “They took it over to murder their own people and to spread their disgusting ideology across the world.”

Sheehy argued that Iran’s actions over the years demonstrate its intentions.

“You don’t have to believe what they say,” he said. “You can simply watch what they’ve done.”

He cited attacks against civilians, families, and military personnel while describing what he called acts of extreme brutality committed by Iran-backed terrorists. He also said those responsible are celebrated rather than punished.

“They’ve done it to friends of mine,” Sheehy said. “They’ve done it to families who’ve been in this chamber.”

Sheehy criticized American elected officials whom he believes have minimized the threat.

“The fact that we sit here and listen to elected officials of this country defend these lunatics who want us all dead,” he said, adding, “they want all of us dead.”

He pointed to attacks including the 1983 Marine barracks bombing, the USS Cole bombing, and terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis.

“These are not humanitarian freedom organizations; they are death-dealing cults,” Sheehy said. “They want all of us to die brutal deaths.”

Recalling additional cases involving Americans, Sheehy referenced CIA officer William Buckley and U.S. personnel captured by Iranian-backed forces, arguing their families have never received justice.

“These families have never gotten restitution,” he said. “Not a single president has ever stood up to them.”

Sheehy contrasted that record with President Donald Trump’s approach.

“There’s never been a single president who has stood up to Iran and hit back for 47 years?” he said.

He also criticized leaders from both political parties for, in his view, failing to support American troops during overseas conflicts.

“When you’re fighting for your country, you don’t care what party’s in office,” Sheehy said. “You’re fighting to defend your country.”

He said service members are discouraged when they see elected officials criticizing military efforts.

“You turn on the news and see your elected officials stabbing you in the back,” he said, “telling you that you’re failing.”

Sheehy argued that recent Iranian actions do not reflect strength.

“An occasional missile strike and boats in the straits-that’s not military strength,” he said. “Those are the flailings of a failing empire.”

He closed by urging lawmakers to think about the troops currently serving overseas rather than political considerations.

“I encourage our colleagues on both sides of the aisle, whatever is politically convenient, whatever plays well on Twitter or Facebook, think about the people who are deployed right now,” Sheehy said.

Concluding his remarks, Sheehy argued that Iran initiated the conflict decades ago and said the United States must ensure future generations do not face the same threat.

“We did not start a war with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard; they started it with us 47 years ago,” he said. “It’s time to fix this problem and make sure another generations of Americans does not have to fight this murderous, savage adversary.”

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Obama Center Construction Fallout Leaves Contractor Seeking Millions Through Legal Action [WATCH]
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Obama Center Construction Fallout Leaves Contractor Seeking Millions Through Legal Action [WATCH]

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A Chicago plumbing contractor that worked on the Obama Presidential Center has shut down operations, laid off 25 union employees, and entered a legal battle after claiming his company suffered nearly $4 million in losses connected to the project, as reported by Fox News.

Mike Owen, owner of Chicago-based Adamson Plumbing Contractors, told Fox News Digital that the financial impact of the dispute forced the company to walk away from roughly six other construction projects. He said suspending operations was the only way to avoid bankruptcy.

“Laying off close to 30 people is something that no owner in our industry wants to do,” Owen said. “It’s a hard thing to do, especially when you know you can finish them and the company can still make money. But we were put in a pretty bad corner.”

Adamson Plumbing performed work at the Obama Presidential Center under the name Marsh-Adamson. The company has now filed a $1.72 million mechanic’s lien against the property, claiming it remains owed money for plumbing work completed at the Chicago campus.

The dispute comes weeks after the Obama Presidential Center officially opened in Jackson Park on Chicago’s South Side.

Owen previously told Fox News Digital that the project left his company with approximately $3.9 million in losses tied to project delays, labor overruns, rework and changing construction demands.

He said he spent months attempting to negotiate with Lakeside Alliance, the project’s construction manager, before deciding to publicly discuss the dispute.

According to Owen, Adamson and Lakeside Alliance reached an agreement before the June 19 opening under which his company would provide two journeyman plumbers to complete last-minute housekeeping work during premium nighttime hours.

In exchange, Owen said Adamson was supposed to receive part of its outstanding payment before the center opened.

An email reviewed by Fox News Digital reportedly showed a Lakeside representative informing Owen that $100,000 would be released through Adamson’s May payment application.

Owen said his company completed the requested work, but the payment did not arrive before he suspended operations on June 25.

“We negotiated it in good faith,” he said.

“Against my better judgment, I agreed.”

“Not getting that large sum of money just kind of pulled the brakes on the train. It was just the final death blow to the company,” he added.

“Rather than try to stretch it out and go bankrupt, I just decided the responsible thing was to shut it down. We’ll regroup, and we’ll see where we’re at come September.”

Owen said the promised $100,000 retainage payment and approximately $35,000 for change orders eventually arrived more than two weeks after operations had already been suspended.

“It’s almost like too little, too late,” Owen said. “It probably would have just prolonged the inevitable at this point. We’re still deep in the hole of what they owe us.”

He said the money reduced debt owed to one supplier but did not change the company’s situation.

Owen also said Adamson has vacated its office building and that he is now working from home while attorneys handle the dispute.

The newly filed mechanic’s lien seeks $1.72 million, though Owen said he continues to pursue the broader $3.9 million he believes the company lost during the project.

“It doesn’t mean that I’m not going to pursue the $3.9 million in change that we lost overall,” Owen said.

“I’m still working with my legal team on that $3.9 million figure because I feel that it’s only right that we still hold ownership at the presidential center accountable.”

Owen said he initially tried to avoid legal action while seeking a negotiated settlement.

“I’m not a litigious person, but at the same time, our legal system is there to protect the small guy,” Owen said.

“I’m just going to have to fight this out legally from here on out, and these aren’t cheap costs.”

Lakeside Alliance, a joint venture led by Turner Construction along with UJAMAA Construction, Powers & Sons Construction, Brown & Momen and Safeway Construction, served as construction manager for the project.

The alliance previously said approximately 475 contractors worked on the Obama Presidential Center.

In its latest statement, Lakeside said that contractual closeout on projects of this size continues long after construction is complete.

“Lakeside Alliance remains committed to working through all outstanding matters to successfully close out the project,” a spokesperson said.

The Obama Foundation said Lakeside Alliance was responsible for managing subcontractor payments and stated it had no outstanding disputed charges with the construction manager.

The foundation also said it exceeded industry standards by using a 15-day payment cycle and, in some cases, accelerating payments or advancing funds before work was completed.

The project has also drawn attention for rising construction costs. Initially estimated at about $350 million, costs had climbed to $830 million by 2021 and have since reportedly exceeded $1 billion.

Questions have also been raised after only $1 million was deposited into a planned $470 million reserve intended to protect Chicago taxpayers.

The Obama Foundation secured the 19.3-acre Jackson Park site through a 99-year lease requiring a one-time $10 payment.

Reflecting on the experience, Owen said the project has taken a heavy personal toll.

“This entire process really drained me out financially and emotionally,” Owen said. “So that’s where I’m at — just kind of in a holding pattern.”

He said the center’s opening celebration, which featured Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, John Legend, Bono, The Edge and others, made the situation even more difficult for subcontractors who were still seeking payment.

“There would be holy hell to pay,” Owen said.

“They would be picketing. They would be storming the castle.”

Owen also questioned why Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker had not publicly addressed the payment disputes or the union layoffs.

“But he hasn’t said anything publicly about the union companies at the presidential center getting stiffed,” Owen said. “And it bothers me.”

Pritzker’s office did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Owen said he is not blaming former President Barack Obama personally but believes the Obama Foundation should recognize the subcontractors’ concerns and work toward resolving them.

“It’s become perfectly obvious to me that the ownership group there — they truthfully just don’t care,” he said.

“I don’t know any other way to say it.”

He added that many contractors believed the disputes would be settled once construction concluded.

“But I think a lot of us out there, the main subcontractors, all still had this feeling that it was going to be worked out in the end — until it wasn’t,” he said.

Looking ahead, Owen said he is uncertain whether Adamson Plumbing will reopen.

“I mean, the only leverage I have now is just to continue speaking out and see where it goes,” he said.

“But my career — it’s funny — I’m going to have to go find a job, which is fine. It’s just that I did not anticipate the completion of this project would take this turn.”

California Sheriff Slams Revolving Door After Convicted Killer Walks Free Repeatedly [WATCH]
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California Sheriff Slams Revolving Door After Convicted Killer Walks Free Repeatedly [WATCH]

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Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper is calling for changes to California law after describing what he said is a pattern of repeated arrests, releases, and missed court appearances involving a convicted killer who continues to face firearm-related arrests.

Cooper pointed to the case of Jerry Grover, who was convicted of murder and attempted murder at age 15. According to the sheriff, Grover was sent to juvenile hall rather than the California Youth Authority before eventually being released.

“Four years ago, Jerry Grover, then 15, was convicted for murder and attempted murder, sent to juvenile hall, not the California Youth Authority, but juvenile hall,” Cooper said.

After Grover’s release, Cooper said detectives with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office repeatedly encountered him while he was allegedly carrying firearms.

“He gets out. My gang detectives contact him three times. Each time he had a firearm in his possession.”

Cooper said one of those encounters ended in a pursuit after Grover allegedly fled from law enforcement.

“One time he fled and crashed into an innocent individual’s vehicle.”

Despite the repeated arrests, Cooper said Grover was released after each case.

“Every time he either bailed out or was O.R.’d by the court.”

According to Cooper, Grover also failed to appear for multiple scheduled court proceedings.

“He failed to appear. He never showed up.”

Cooper said detectives eventually arrested Grover a fourth time after those missed court appearances.

“My detectives go and arrest him for a fourth time for those three failures to appear.”

He said Grover again attempted to flee from deputies despite already being on probation.

“He flees. The irony is, he’s on probation for murder.”

Cooper said deputies recovered multiple firearms during that arrest but that Grover was released once again.

“We arrest him with three firearms. He gets out. There’s no accountability.”

The sheriff argued that repeat offenders recognize the lack of consequences under the current system.

“These individuals know that. These kids know that.”

Cooper said Grover had already received what he viewed as a second chance following his original conviction.

“You know, you killed someone. You’re given a second chance, and you blow it. Yet you’re still out.”

He described the situation as an ongoing cycle that continues without meaningful consequences.

“It’s just repetitive. It goes on and on and on, and that is a classic example of stupidity. You keep doing the same thing.”

Cooper said the public and law enforcement officers have grown increasingly frustrated with the situation.

“The public’s fed up. I know I’m fed up. My detectives are fed up.”

He argued that lawmakers must make changes to address what he believes are shortcomings in the current legal system.

“But we have to change the laws.”

Cooper said he hopes people understand the level of concern expressed by law enforcement.

“I said the frustration. I hope you hear my voice. It’s not working. It has not worked.”

Looking ahead, Cooper warned that he fears the current pattern could lead to more violence.

“My fear is he takes someone else’s life, or engages in a gunfight with our deputies. That’s bound to happen. I’m not willing to risk it.”

Cooper noted that Grover is now 19 years old and questioned how many opportunities should be given to repeat offenders.

“The hard part is, and like I said, I just, just my emotion with this is just, how can this happen? He’s 19 years old. He was given a second chance. He doesn’t care, and you have individuals like that that don’t care. That should be locked up.”

He concluded by asking how many more chances the justice system should provide.

“He’s 19 now. How many more chances do we give Gary Grover, who’s willing to roll the dice that he doesn’t kill somebody else? I know I’m not.”

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Scott Besent Completely Cooks Kamala and Buttigieg in Under a Minute [WATCH]
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Scott Besent Completely Cooks Kamala and Buttigieg in Under a Minute [WATCH]

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg during an interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo, arguing that both should be evaluated based on their performance in office rather than identity.

The discussion began when Bartiromo referenced reports about Harris’ vice presidential selection process during the 2024 campaign.

“She wouldn’t take on Pete Buttigieg because he was gay, because she said it was a risk to have a running mate who was a gay man,” Bartiromo said before asking Bessent, “Your reaction?”

Bessent responded by outlining what he described as three conclusions he drew from the situation.

“Three things, Maria,” he said. “First, it shows her emphasis on identity politics, and the American people have moved on.”

Bessent also argued that the reported reasoning reflected Harris’ view of the electorate.

“Two, it shows how low regard she holds the American people,” he said. “That you know she was just a terrible candidate.”

He then shifted his focus to Buttigieg’s tenure leading the Department of Transportation, saying his record, rather than his personal identity, should have been the deciding factor.

“And three, you wouldn’t pick Pete Buttigieg because he might have been the worst transportation secretary in history,” Bessent said.

Drawing a comparison to his own role at the Treasury Department, Bessent praised Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy while criticizing the condition of the department he inherited.

“Like if I thought I was left a mess at Treasury, I can tell you your friend, my friend Sean Duffy, our great transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg left him a mess.”

Bessent pointed to several areas that he said reflected problems within the nation’s transportation system.

“The the FAA is a disaster,” he said. “The Amtrak, you know, anything to do with transportation was woefully neglected over the past four years.”

He argued that public officials should be judged by their job performance rather than personal characteristics.

“So you know, she judges him on his identity, his sexuality,” Bessent said. “Let’s look and see whether he did a good job.”

Bessent said he believes evaluating public officials on merit provides a clearer measure of their performance.

“Let’s let’s look on merit,” he said. “and I can tell you, on merit he was a failure, and on merit she’s a failure.”

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The exchange centered on Harris’ reported vice presidential deliberations and Bessent’s assessment of Buttigieg’s record as Transportation Secretary.

Throughout the interview, Bessent argued that identity should not outweigh performance when evaluating candidates or government officials, maintaining that both Harris and Buttigieg should be judged on what they accomplished while serving in public office.

The ‘Party of Democracy’ Keeps Installing Candidates While They Erase Their Own Voters [WATCH]
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The ‘Party of Democracy’ Keeps Installing Candidates While They Erase Their Own Voters [WATCH]

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Political commentator Scott Jennings argued that recent actions by Democratic officials in Illinois, Maine, and during the 2024 election cycle contradict the party’s repeated claims of defending democracy. According to Jennings, Democratic leaders have increasingly relied on political maneuvering instead of allowing voters to choose their nominees.

Jennings opened by taking aim at what he described as one of the biggest contradictions in American politics. “There’s something happening here in Chicago that perfectly illustrates what I think is one of the greatest frauds in American politics right now,” he said, adding, “the fraud is this: the Democratic Party loves to call itself the party of democracy.”

He noted that Democrats frequently argue that “democracy is on the ballot” and regularly portray President Donald Trump as “a threat to democracy.” Jennings said those claims have become a central part of the party’s political message.

However, Jennings argued that the party has increasingly worked to place candidates on ballots “that weren’t actually voted into nominations by Democratic voters.” He pointed to what he described as similar situations involving Kamala Harris, developments in Maine involving Graham Platner and Troy Jackson, and an unfolding controversy in Illinois’ 4th Congressional District.

Jennings focused much of his criticism on the retirement of Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia. He said Garcia “waited until the final hours of the filing period to announce that he was going to retire,” allowing his chief of staff, Patty Garcia, to file just before the deadline.

Describing the move as a “quick switch in and out,” Jennings said, “They didn’t tip off anybody else. Nobody else had time to mount a campaign because of this old switcheroo move.”

According to Jennings, the result was that Patty Garcia became “the only Democrat on the primary ballot,” not because Democratic voters selected her, “but because the incumbent and the Chicago political machine effectively chose his replacement, whether the voters liked it or not.”

Jennings added that the controversy extended beyond Republican criticism, saying, “It was such an outrageous move that even the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives voted to rebuke Garcia.”

He said two Democrats, Chicago Alderman Byron Lopez and political activist Mayra Macius, responded by launching independent campaigns to give voters another option in November. Jennings emphasized that neither candidate represents conservative politics.

“Now, let me just be clear about this district,” he said. “It’s a Democrat district. These people I’m talking about are not conservatives.” He noted that “Lopez is a socialist alderman,” while Macius “once ran the Latino Victory Project, very liberal organization.”

Jennings said Illinois election law required Patty Garcia to collect only 697 valid signatures to appear on the Democratic ballot, while Lopez and Macius each needed 10,816 signatures to qualify as independents. Both candidates submitted the maximum 17,304 signatures, he said.

According to Jennings, operatives tied to the Garcia political organization challenged those petitions. “After 1000s of names were invalidated,” he said, Macius “was ruled a little over 1000 short,” while Lopez “was about 1200 short.”

Jennings noted that “the Illinois State Board of Elections unanimously threw them both off the ballot.”

While making clear he was not endorsing either independent candidate, Jennings argued that voters should have been allowed to make the final decision.

“I’m not here to endorse either candidacy,” he said. “You don’t have to support a candidate to believe that voters should be allowed to choose the candidates and the winners.”

Jennings argued that “Democracy does not mean protecting only the choices you like; it means trusting the people,” adding that Democratic leaders “no longer trust the people. Specifically, they no longer trust their people.”

He concluded by arguing that Democratic leaders have repeatedly worked around voters, citing President Joe Biden, Graham Platner, the Illinois congressional race, and efforts involving President Donald Trump’s place on the 2024 presidential ballot.

“The party of democracy likes to go around the voters,” Jennings said. “What they’re doing is the opposite of democracy.”

He ended by questioning which political party currently places more faith in voters.

“Who trusts the people?” Jennings asked. “It’s not the Democrats these days, no matter how they label themselves.”

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Big Tech’s Banking Grab Could Hit Your Wallet Next: Grant Stinchfield [WATCH]
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Big Tech’s Banking Grab Could Hit Your Wallet Next: Grant Stinchfield [WATCH]

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Grant Stinchfield criticized what he described as government intervention in a dispute between financial institutions and major technology companies, arguing that private businesses should negotiate the cost of accessing banking data without federal involvement.

Stinchfield centered his remarks on Section 1033, saying the issue has received little public attention despite its potential impact on consumers.

“Big tech is at it again. Multi-billion-dollar companies looking for another free ride while everyone else picks up the tab. This fight is over something called Section 1033. Most people have never heard of it, but you need to know what it is.”

He said companies including PayPal, Venmo, cryptocurrency platforms, and budgeting applications want access to customers’ banking information with consumer permission.

“Here’s the deal: companies like PayPal, Venmo, crypto platforms, and budgeting apps want access to your banking data. That’s fine if you authorize it. Well, then they should get it.”

According to Stinchfield, his objection is not to authorized data sharing but to who pays for the systems that make that access possible.

“The problem is this: they don’t want to pay for the access to the data, and this is where you will all get hosed. Banks have to build and maintain the secure systems that make all of this work. They pay for cybersecurity. They pay for the infrastructure. They pay every time these tech companies constantly ping their systems for data, and it isn’t cheap.”

Stinchfield argued that the federal government should not require banks to provide that access without compensation.

“Now the government, our government, is inserting itself into a battle that should be between the banks and big tech. Instead, anti-free market government overlords want to tell the banks they must provide that data for free. Now that’s bogus because big tech already makes billions of dollars each year. These companies can afford to pay their share.”

He also argued that any additional costs imposed on banks would ultimately be passed on to consumers through banking fees and reduced services.

“And consider this: if banks are forced to absorb these costs, who do you think is really going to foot the bill? You will. Those costs won’t disappear. They’ll show up as higher fees, fewer free services, and more costs passed directly to consumers. And you can’t blame the banks for doing that. They’re in the business to make money, after all.”

Stinchfield also linked the issue to his criticism of major technology companies over past content moderation decisions affecting conservatives.

“So let me make one more point about the big tech freeloaders. These are the same companies that spent years censoring conservative voices, suspending accounts, debanking them because they don’t agree with your right to free speech. Now we’re supposed to force the traditional banking system to subsidize these same companies. Give me a break.”

He concluded by arguing that disputes over banking data access should be resolved through negotiations between private companies rather than government mandates.

“This isn’t about protecting consumers. It’s about Washington forcing one private company to subsidize another private company, if big tech profits from your banking data, they ought to help pay for the system that gives them access to it. In the end, let the free market settle it instead of government picking winners and losers. Big tech’s big government protection needs to end. No more free rides. Not for big tech. Not for anyone.”

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BRRRRT Act Takes Aim at Air Force’s Warthog Retirement Plan
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BRRRRT Act Takes Aim at Air Force’s Warthog Retirement Plan

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Congress isn’t finished fighting for the A-10 Thunderbolt II — the iconic Warthog — and this time, lawmakers are blowing the whistle on the Air Force’s long-running plan to scrap a plane that’s saved more American troops than bureaucrats in the Pentagon have likely ever flown with.

This week, Rep. Abe Hamadeh of Arizona introduced the BRRRRT Act, a bill aimed squarely at halting the Air Force’s big-budget push to retire its A-10 fleet.

The legislation, officially titled the Bolstering Recognition, Resurgence, Retention, and Remembrance of the Thunderbolt Act, demands that the Air Force keep at least 126 fully operational Warthogs ready for battle — a major jump from the 103-plane floor currently mandated by Congress.

The name “BRRRRT” pays homage to the thunderous growl of the A-10’s 30mm GAU‑8 cannon, a sound that has become music to friendly troops on the ground and a nightmare for America’s enemies.

The bill’s message is simple: stop killing off a proven warfighter before a legitimate replacement exists.

“This plane has repeatedly proven itself on the battlefield, saving American lives and delivering unmatched close air support when our troops need it most,” Hamadeh said after filing the bill.

“The BRRRRT Act ensures we do not retire a proven weapons system before a certified replacement exists.”

Hamadeh’s effort is bipartisan — a rare thing in Washington these days. Joining him is Rep. Don Davis of North Carolina, a Democrat who happens to share Hamadeh’s views on the Air Force’s aggressive attempts to push the Warthog into early retirement.

Both lawmakers sit on the Armed Services subcommittee that shapes America’s fighter force structure.

The new bill doesn’t just tell the Air Force to keep the A-10s flying; it orders the service to reverse the hollowing out of the Warthog’s critical ecosystem. That includes reactivating maintenance depots, restoring pilot training pipelines, and keeping the weapons school active.

Years of bureaucratic “planning for divestment” have already shuttered the depot line at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The final class of new A-10 pilots graduated this spring, and the elite Weapons School course at Nellis Air Force Base is now winding down.

All of that would have to be restarted under the BRRRRT Act. The Air Force would have just 90 days after the bill’s passage to lay out exactly how it intends to bring the Warthog’s training, sustainment, depot maintenance, and test operations back online.

Senate Proposes Bill to Keep Some A-10 Warthogs Flying and Revive Key Air Force Programs

That means reopening facilities, hiring back mechanics and instructors, and pulling aircraft back from the boneyard at Davis‑Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona.

For years, the Air Force has justified phasing out the A-10 by claiming that newer aircraft like the F‑35, F‑15E, or even the F‑16 can perform its close air support and rescue roles.

But the people actually doing the fighting — the troops who depend on the Warthog’s precision firepower — know better. None of those replacements can loiter over the battlefield, soak up damage, and deliver devastating low-level fire like the A‑10.

The service currently has 162 A‑10s, and it’s been working toward full retirement. Congress has repeatedly said no, setting a bare‑minimum floor for keeping the fleet airborne.

Trump Backed Force Keeps A-10 Thunderbolt Spirit Alive as Crew Honors Dragons Patch
An Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 28, 2023, while returning to Moody Air Force Base, Ga., from Operation Forward Tiger. The exercise conducted with Dominican and Jamaican forces is designed to increase combat readiness.

But the Air Force has refused to take the hint, continuing to dismantle its A‑10 infrastructure piece by piece, hoping to make the program unsustainable.

Now, Hamadeh’s bill adds some steel to the spine of oversight. It would make it much harder for the Air Force to retire even a single Warthog without ironclad certification from multiple military leaders.

Before any more jets could be taken offline, the War Secretary would have to certify — in writing — that a fielded, fully operational replacement platform is already in service. That certification must also be endorsed by the Army Secretary, the Marine Corps Commandant, and the head of U.S. Special Operations Command.

Col. Mark Anderson, 188th Fighter Wing commander, and Maj. Doug Davis, 188th Detachment 1 commander, conduct a training mission Dec. 30, 2013, over Razorback Range, located at Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center, Arkansas. (Senior Airman Matthew Bruch/Air Force)

The bill even specifies that a mission cannot be considered “replaced” if another aircraft only picks it up as a secondary task.

The unresolved question remains: if not the A‑10, what will ensure American troops have air cover when they’re deep in the fight? The Air Force has yet to give a clear answer.

It’s worth noting that support for the A‑10 remains strong in states like Georgia and Missouri, where bases at Moody and Whiteman keep several squadrons flying.

Those installations recently saw their missions extended through 2029 and 2030, partly in recognition of the aircraft’s proven role during operations in the Middle East and Iran, including the recovery of downed F‑15E aircrew.

If passed, the BRRRRT Act would all but guarantee the Warthog’s battlefield legacy continues for the next generation of airmen — at least until the military can produce something equally deadly, durable, and loyal to the ground troops it protects.

Air Force Trains to Fight from Isolated Bases in Future Conflict Drill
Airmen perform maintenance on an A-10C Thunderbolt II during exercise Mosaic Tiger 26-1 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Nov. 17, 2025. The exercise strengthens Agile Combat Employment capabilities by training maintainers to sustain aircraft operations with limited resources in contested environments. (SrA Iain Stanley/Air Force)

If the standalone bill doesn’t advance, lawmakers could still embed its provisions into the annual war authorization package, the same legislative path that previously set the 103-plane minimum.

Hamadeh has already placed two A‑10-related provisions into the House’s authorization draft that mirror the BRRRRT Act’s intent.

The fight to save the A‑10 has always been a fight between those who understand what works in combat and those who fixate on futuristic PowerPoint slides.

The BRRRRT Act might just be the loud wake‑up call the Air Force needs — and maybe the only thing standing between the troops on the ground and an empty sky.

Pentagon Overhauls Troop Brain Testing with Next-Gen Technology
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Pentagon Overhauls Troop Brain Testing with Next-Gen Technology

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The Pentagon is rolling out a sweeping overhaul of how it measures the cognitive performance of America’s troops, launching what it calls a “next-generation” testing program aimed at catching brain injuries earlier and improving battlefield readiness.

The move replaces an outdated system first developed during the Cold War era, reflecting the War Department’s renewed focus on warrior resilience and mental sharpness in modern warfare.

A memo signed by Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata laid out the plan to transition from the long-standing Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) to a more advanced, military-wide monitoring capability. Implementation is effective immediately, though the rollout will occur in stages across the force.

According to the memo, the new system will enable commanders to make faster, data-driven decisions regarding the cognitive health of their troops.

By providing near real-time feedback and trend analysis, the technology will allow medical staff to identify performance changes early and keep military units fully mission capable.

Tata noted in the statement that “while ANAM provided an early foundation for cognitive baseline collection, the operational requirements, and technological landscape have advanced significantly.”

Those advances now justify what he described as a “modern, scalable, and operationally aligned solution” that fits the realities of today’s complex battlespaces.

The ANAM test, a 20 to 30-minute assessment measuring memory and reaction times, was made mandatory by Congress in 2008 for all War Department personnel prior to deployment.

At the time, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) had become the most common combat injury as U.S. troops faced constant exposure to explosive devices in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Since 2000, more than half a million troops have sustained some form of TBI, with the majority classified as mild concussions. While most recover within days, the more severe cases can lead to long-term or permanent disability.

Despite this, TBI treatment funding from Congress has plummeted in recent years—a cut that critics call short-sighted given what troops continue to face in training and combat zones.

Pentagon officials said the upgraded testing regime will include the latest neurobiological advances and digital assessment tools capable of spotting subtle changes long before symptoms worsen. The initiative is also meant to strengthen early detection among deployed service members, those preparing for missions, and high-risk War Department civilians.

The decision underscores how battlefield medicine continues to evolve beyond traditional physical metrics. Today’s wars are not just about muscle; they’re about mental resilience, reaction times, and the capacity to process information in high-pressure environments.

Protecting the brain is now as vital as protecting body armor—and the Pentagon finally seems to recognize that.

The shift also aims to support the work of the Defense Health Agency’s Warfighter Readiness, Performance, and Brain Health team, which has been testing new battlefield diagnostic tools.

Among them is the handheld i-STAT Alinity device, recently deployed to certain Army air defense units. In just 15 minutes, the device can detect brain injury through a simple blood test, a major step toward rapid injury management during combat operations.

But the rollout of this new cognitive assessment program comes at a time when funding for brain injury research has been inconsistent. While Congress allocated $175 million for TBI studies in fiscal 2024, that number astonishingly dropped to zero in 2025 before a partial rebound to $40.5 million in 2026.

Despite Pentagon pledges of “unwavering” commitment to brain health, some skeptics fear bureaucratic slow-walking and budget cuts could undermine the scale of this modernization effort.

The phased implementation begins with deployed troops, then expands to pre-deployment screenings and post-mission evaluations. ANAM will remain in use temporarily as the transition progresses over the next year. Officials stressed that modernization will not disrupt mandatory testing or readiness requirements during the interim.

Tata’s memo makes clear that the War Department views brain health as an essential factor of operational dominance, writing that modernization “reflects evolving science, operational needs, and our responsibility to protect those who defend our great nation.”

It’s a statement that resonates strongly with troops who have long known the unseen costs of brain injuries often dismissed in civilian politics.

As the Pentagon continues working to field new diagnostic and monitoring technologies, the move offers a cautious but meaningful step toward ensuring every service member’s mental performance receives the same level of attention as physical training.

For the War Department, this is not about bureaucracy—it’s about lethality. And for America’s fighters, it’s about making sure that every cognitive edge on the battlefield is protected, honed, and preserved.

Jim Jordan Refers Jack Smith to Justice Department for Possible Criminal Charges Over False Testimony [WATCH]
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Jim Jordan Refers Jack Smith to Justice Department for Possible Criminal Charges Over False Testimony [WATCH]

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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has formally referred former Special Counsel Jack Smith to the U.S. Department of Justice for possible criminal prosecution, alleging that Smith made false statements to Congress during sworn testimony regarding the scope of his investigation into President Donald Trump, as reported by PJ Media.

According to the referral, which was sent July 22 to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Jordan contends Smith provided inaccurate testimony during a December 2025 deposition before the House Judiciary Committee.

The referral alleges Smith testified that his office obtained only telephone toll records and did not seek or review the contents of text messages belonging to members of Congress.

Jordan argues that recently released records contradict that testimony.

“All individuals have an obligation to comply with a duly authorized congressional inquiry. Mr. Smith is no different,” Jordan wrote in the referral, accusing the former special counsel of making “intentionally false statements” that impeded congressional oversight.

The referral follows the release of records by Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa.

According to Grassley, investigators working for Smith reviewed text messages involving 44 members of Congress from both political parties, along with current and former Trump administration officials, during an investigation known as Operation Arctic Frost.

Grassley also alleged that some communications were reviewed before a Justice Department filter team completed its privilege review, raising questions about compliance with procedures designed to protect privileged material.

During his December 2025 deposition, Smith testified that investigators sought telephone toll records containing routing information such as phone numbers, dates, times, and call durations rather than the contents of calls or text messages.

Jordan’s referral argues that the records released by Grassley demonstrate Smith’s team obtained and reviewed message content, which Republicans contend conflicts with Smith’s sworn testimony.

The Justice Department confirmed it had received Jordan’s referral and stated it would review evidence of any alleged criminal conduct. No criminal charges have been filed against Smith, and the referral itself does not initiate a criminal prosecution.

Smith has denied wrongdoing.

The issue has also drawn attention from other Republican lawmakers.

Last week, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., discussed the matter during an appearance on Fox News with Sean Hannity.

“What did he do with the text messages? We don’t know that yet. What we do know is he absolutely read them. He absolutely shared them with members of his team and all of that illegally,” Hawley said.

“The Justice Department requires that there be screening for any members of Congress [regarding] their text messages. Jack Smith said under oath that he didn’t seek the text messages of members of Congress, but in fact, we know that he did. So he lied, he violated the law, he violated the Constitution. This guy ought to be prosecuted.”

Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee disputed Jordan’s referral.

Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, D-Md., described the referral as “baseless and vindictive,” arguing that Republicans have mischaracterized Smith’s testimony.

According to Raskin, Smith was not specifically questioned about presidential records or lawmakers’ text messages during more than 13 hours of testimony and answered questions regarding telephone toll records as they were presented.

Jordan’s referral marks the latest step in ongoing congressional scrutiny of Smith’s handling of investigations related to President Trump.

In November 2025, Jordan separately referred Smith’s former deputy, Thomas Windom, to the Justice Department over alleged obstruction of Congress.

In that earlier referral, Jordan wrote, “Congress cannot perform its oversight function if witnesses who appear before its committees corruptly refuse to provide information that the law requires them to furnish.

The obstruction of a committee investigation undermines Congress’s core constitutional oversight obligations.”

Jordan’s latest request asks the Justice Department to determine whether Smith’s testimony should be evaluated for possible perjury or making false statements before Congress.

The department has not announced whether it will pursue any additional action beyond reviewing the referral.

Software Company Fires Back At Democrat Governor Over Illegal Voter Software ‘Glitch’ [WATCH]
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Software Company Fires Back At Democrat Governor Over Illegal Voter Software ‘Glitch’ [WATCH]

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A technology company identified by New Jersey officials in connection with the erroneous registration of thousands of non-citizens to vote is disputing claims that a software malfunction caused the problem, saying its system processed information according to specifications provided by the state, as reported by Trending Politics News.

The dispute follows a press conference Tuesday in which New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced that approximately 6,600 non-citizens were registered to vote between June 2023 and June 2024 through the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission system.

According to Sherrill, the registrations occurred when individuals applied for driver’s licenses or identification cards and indicated that they were not U.S. citizens.

The governor said a software error nevertheless resulted in those individuals being registered to vote.

“Last week I learned that a serious software error in New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle System led to the registration of roughly 6,600 people who indicated that they were not U.S. citizens between June 2023 and June 2024, almost three years prior to my taking office,” Sherrill said.

“These individuals answered ‘no’ when asked on a keypad whether they were a U.S. citizen when applying for drivers’ licenses and identification cards, but through no fault of their own, the system registered them anyway.”

Sherrill said a preliminary review found that fewer than 400 of those individuals cast ballots.

She announced that the affected registrations would be removed from the voter rolls and said the state had retained an outside organization to investigate the circumstances surrounding the registrations.

The governor also stated that the Motor Vehicle Commission had begun replacing the vendor associated with the registration system.

The vendor, French technology company IDEMIA, responded by rejecting the characterization that its software experienced a glitch or improperly altered voter information.

“The 6,600 records submitted to the [Motor Vehicle Commission] and Division of Elections contained correct information according to the design specifications as set out by the state,” an IDEMIA spokesperson said.

“All 6,600 individuals indicated ‘Yes’ to wanting to register to vote and ‘NO’ to being a US Citizen.”

The company added, “At no point was a noncitizen ever marked as a citizen in the database.”

IDEMIA said its role is limited to collecting information provided by applicants and transmitting that information through the system.

“IDEMIA does not control or manage voter enrollment, our role is simply to collect self-reported citizenship and interest data,” the company said.

The statement also questioned how the registrations were ultimately approved, saying, “This leads to more questions – if the Division of Elections had missing information which is required to register in the State of New Jersey, did the Division of Elections approve these individuals be added to the Voter Rolls?”

According to the company, the records transmitted to the Division of Elections also lacked certain information, including party affiliation.

The conflicting accounts have prompted federal scrutiny.

Following the governor’s announcement, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division opened a formal investigation into the matter.

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the division, announced the investigation in a public statement.

“Today, NJ Gov. Sherrill stated that 400 non-citizens voted in elections. This is unacceptable and illegal! The Civil Rights Division at the Justice Department is investigating this unlawful dilution of American votes,” Dhillon said.

As of publication, New Jersey officials and IDEMIA continued to disagree over whether the registrations resulted from a software malfunction or from the way the state’s voter registration process handled information submitted through the Motor Vehicle Commission.

The Department of Justice investigation is expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the registrations and determine whether federal election laws were violated.


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