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Republican Florida Representative Byron Donalds and CNN host Jim Acosta clashed during an interview on Tuesday over former President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about the “enemy from within.”

Trump’s comments, made during an October 14 interview on Fox News, suggested the possible use of the National Guard or military to address any potential chaos on Election Day.

Acosta questioned Donalds about Trump’s reference to prominent Democrats, including California Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff, as being “enemies from within.”

Donalds responded by defending Trump’s remarks in the context of unrest and political misconduct. “I know that Adam Schiff, when he was chairman of the Intelligence Committee, was leaking information to the press that was classified,” Donalds said.

He pointed out that this was one of the reasons former Speaker Kevin McCarthy removed Schiff from the Intelligence Committee.

Donalds labeled Schiff’s actions as politically motivated and dangerous, particularly in the context of his role in handling sensitive information.

Regarding Trump’s remarks, Donalds emphasized that Trump was addressing concerns over potential unrest, similar to what occurred during the 2020 protests and riots in various cities across the country. “If you just go back to the summer of 2020, the Summer of Love like the left likes to talk about, you had riots in every major city in the country. That is very dangerous, and that is very concerning,” Donalds added.

Acosta pressed Donalds on whether it was appropriate for Trump to label Pelosi and Schiff as “enemies from within” and questioned if Donalds would support their arrest. Donalds firmly denied any support for arresting political opponents, stating, “Absolutely not.”

He clarified that Trump was not calling for Pelosi or Schiff to be arrested, but was expressing concern about how they might respond if Trump were to win re-election.

The discussion shifted to Schiff’s role in promoting claims of Trump’s alleged collusion with Russia during the 2016 election, which Donalds argued was based on false intelligence. “Adam Schiff laundered phony intelligence into the political system,” Donalds stated, reiterating his point that Schiff had engaged in dangerous political behavior.

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A bar complaint has been filed against former Congresswoman Liz Cheney by attorney Stefan Passantino, who previously represented Cassidy Hutchinson, a key witness in the January 6 investigation.

The complaint, filed with the D.C. Bar, accuses Cheney of unethical communication with Hutchinson without Passantino’s knowledge or approval during her preparation for further testimony before the Democrat-led January 6 Select Committee.

The complaint comes after a Just the News report revealed that Cheney, who served as vice chairwoman of the committee, allegedly communicated with Hutchinson via the Signal messaging app without informing Passantino.

Passantino has stated that he was unaware of the communications at the time and had not authorized them.

He is now calling for the bar to conduct an ethics investigation into Cheney’s actions.

These private communications were uncovered during an investigation by Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk’s House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight.

This subcommittee is conducting a broader investigation into the security failures surrounding the events of January 6 and the subsequent partisan investigation led by the committee.

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Former Clinton strategist James Carville has sounded the alarm this week claiming that former president Donald Trump will arrest them all if he is elected in November.

During an appearance on MSNBC’s “The Beat,” Carville told host Ari Melber.”

“Trump goes out, and he says I’m going to use the military to arrest my political enemies, and then Mike Johnson’s and Lindsey Graham, and the Wall Street Journal editorial pages say oh no, that’s not what he meant and then he comes back and says yeah, that’s exactly what I meant.”

“You know what’ll happen? You pointed it out; if he wins, he will say, I told people I was going to do this,” Carville said.

“I have the legitimacy of an election behind me, and he will have a point.”

He continued: “People say what’s at stake in this election, okay, the Constitution is at stake, the whole idea of I don’t know if you call a constitutional republic, whatever highbrow people call it, I get it, we live under a set of laws is literally at risk, and he is telling you that.”

“People want to know about weakness among males of color. They are going to arrest all of you,” he added.

“You don’t think you have a stake in this election. Guess what? You are not going to do very well. I’m not going to do well. You are not going to do well.”

“When the paddywagon comes, you and I are going to be in the back of it, bouncing around, and it’s not going to be very much fun, and they will tell you, the judge said, I’m sorry, Mr. Melber, I’m sorry Mr. Carville, Trump said he was going to get rid of the Constitution, I have no choice but to enforce the democratic laws of this country. That will happen. It’s not far-fetched.”

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After months of local and national media priming the pump for ambiguous or delayed results on election day, Georgia has become the latest state to say the count could be delayed beyond Nov. 5.

Georgia joins Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin, as well as Arizona, Nevada, and North Carolina — each a critical swing state with thin margins — in expecting delayed results on election night. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger has said the count in that state could be held up for votes from overseas.

Claims of late-night ballot dumps, states called prematurely, or Georgia’s inability to audit ballots in Fulton County, became a convenient slur for Democrats and legacy media to smear Trump supporters as conspiracy theorists or “election-deniers.”  But the slurs and lack of sunlight from officials, including officials fighting calls for transparency tooth and nail, now exacerbated by the specter of delayed results, have done little to inspire confidence in the system itself, and therein lies the problem. Will the threat of delayed results add fuel to the fire?

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Steelworkers from the Pittsburgh area attending a rally for former President Donald Trump shared their views on how his steel tariffs have positively impacted their jobs.

The tariffs, enacted during Trump’s presidency in 2018, have been credited by workers for helping to preserve their livelihoods in a challenging industry.

Brian Pavlack, a steelworker who spoke at the event in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, expressed gratitude for the opportunity for his fellow union members to meet Trump. “It’s all about my members to me, you know, meet Mr. Trump. Mr. Trump kind of saved all of our jobs with those tariffs,” Pavlack told the hosts of “Fox and Friends.”

In recent months, Trump has intensified his efforts to secure the support of union workers as he campaigns for the White House in 2024.

Notably, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), which backed Joe Biden in the 2020 election, announced on October 3 that it would refrain from endorsing any presidential candidate for the upcoming election.

This followed the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ decision not to endorse either Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.

During the segment, co-host Lawrence Jones asked Glenn Thomas, another steelworker, why many in the industry, traditionally aligned with Democrats, were supporting Trump this time. “Historically, we’ve all been Democrats,” Thomas replied.

He highlighted a trade case led by former International President Tom Conway against China for illegal dumping, which set the stage for Trump’s tariffs. “When President Trump stepped in and imposed those tariffs on the Chinese, I firmly believe he saved the steel industry, not only in our country but in Mon Valley, where many of us have lived for close to 30 years,” Thomas added.

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Former NFL star Antonio Brown is stepping into the political arena with a new initiative aimed at getting Pennsylvania voters registered for the upcoming election.

On Friday, Brown, known for his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, announced his voter registration efforts via a post on X, formerly Twitter.

“Steeler Nation see you on Sunday at the game. Before then make sure to sign up to vote in this year’s election,” Brown wrote, indicating that he plans to make an in-person appearance at the Steelers’ game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night to promote voter registration.

Steeler Nation see you on Sunday at the game

Before then make sure to sign up to vote in this years election @x makes it easy to find the info and every vote counts @elonmusk https://t.co/YnwkN9zNbU pic.twitter.com/AfLe4jCN71

— AB (@AB84) October 4, 2024

Brown also posted what appeared to be a screenshot of a message exchange with Senator J.D. Vance, Trump’s running mate, where Vance expressed his eagerness to meet with the former NFL wide receiver.

Crackers love AB

AB loves Crackers 🤝 #CTESPN

It’s all about bringing people together

Luv & Respect @JDVance pic.twitter.com/TQUqm0kVhR

— AB (@AB84) October 5, 2024

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Wrestling legend and WWE star The Undertaker announced his endorsement of Donald Trump, telling his fans that “the nation depends” on them making a wise choice in voting for him in November.

The iconic Westling figure, who also has the number-one wrestling podcast in the world, joins many rallying behind Trump ahead of the election.

In a TikTok video, Trump appeared with the Undertaker, real name Mark Calaway, along with fellow wrestling legend Kane, his on-screen brother.

👀👀👀pic.twitter.com/CtvDVqFxlz

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 18, 2024

Kane, real name Glenn Jacobs, is now the Mayor of Knox County in Tennessee and endorsed Trump.

Calaway responds to another wrestler, turned Hollywood liberal, Dave Bautista, who endorsed Kamala Harris this week and has long suffered from Trump Derangement syndrome.

“All right everyone. November 5th – ElectionMania. The choice is yours. You can go with President Trump, Kane and The Undertaker or you can take Kamala Harris, Dave Bautista and Tim Walz. Choose wisely – the nation depends on it,” Calaway states.

“And that should be an easy choice,” Trump added.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has allocated up to $126,000 in taxpayer funds to JBS, a major meat processing company, following an investigation that revealed the use of child labor at some of its facilities.

Walz just got busted for shoveling tax payer dollars to a corporation that was USING MIGRANT CHILDREN to clean slaughterhouses! Literal slavery. Tune in tonight to @IngrahamAngle to hear more. pic.twitter.com/21fGjamRAI

— Anna Paulina Luna (@realannapaulina) October 18, 2024

This decision has raised significant concerns among critics regarding the appropriateness of funding a company implicated in such serious violations.

In February 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor conducted an investigation and found that at least 31 children were employed in hazardous conditions, specifically tasked with cleaning dangerous powered equipment during overnight shifts at JBS USA plants.

Notably, the children were employed by a third-party cleaning service, not directly by JBS.

Despite this distinction, the findings have cast a shadow over the company’s labor practices.

In June, Minnesota’s Office of Higher Education announced a grant aimed at funding job training for 28 staff members at the JBS plant located in Worthington, Minnesota.

This plant was specifically highlighted in the investigation, as at least 22 children were found to have been illegally employed there for cleaning tasks.

Governor Walz defended the funding, stating, “These career growth and training opportunities allow Minnesotans to get ahead in their careers while helping businesses recruit and retain talent.

It’s a win-win.” His comments were made in the context of promoting workforce development initiatives aimed at bolstering local employment.

However, this move has attracted criticism, particularly from Republican lawmakers and advocacy groups. Florida Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna took to social media to express her disapproval, stating, “Walz just got busted for shoveling taxpayer dollars to a corporation that was USING MIGRANT CHILDREN to clean slaughterhouses. Literal slavery.”

The controversy surrounding JBS does not end with the child labor allegations.

The company has faced multiple scandals in recent years.

It was named in a lawsuit filed by McDonald’s, along with several other beef producers, alleging that they conspired to limit beef supply and inflate prices.

Additionally, JBS’s Brazil-based parent company, J&F Investments SA, pled guilty to foreign bribery charges in October 2020, agreeing to pay a fine exceeding $250 million.

Adding to the scrutiny, New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against JBS in February, alleging that the company misled consumers regarding its environmental impact.

These legal challenges have further complicated the public image of JBS and raised questions about its business practices.

The decision by Governor Walz to fund JBS with taxpayer money comes at a time when the scrutiny of corporate practices is intensifying, particularly regarding labor standards and ethical business operations.

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Congress is ramping up its investigation into potential foreign interference in Democratic fundraising efforts, particularly focusing on the ActBlue platform.

Recent bombshell letters from lawmakers Bryan Steil and Ron Johnson to the Biden administration demand access to key financial records and intelligence briefings, as reported by Just The News.

The inquiry centers on whether foreign adversaries like Iran, China, Russia, and Venezuela have been funneling money into U.S. elections, potentially manipulating online donations to Democratic campaigns.

The investigation, spearheaded by the House Administration Committee and the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, highlights concerns that foreign actors may be using straw donations through ActBlue without U.S. donors’ knowledge.

These suspicious donations, often linked to small-dollar contributions, have prompted fears that illegal money laundering and credit card fraud could be in play. This practice, known as “smurfing,” is a sneaky way to bypass campaign finance regulations, making it difficult to detect foreign interference.

In a recent letter, Steil and Johnson specifically requested access to Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) filed by financial institutions, which could provide evidence of money laundering tied to ActBlue.

These reports are essential for tracking large sums of money and red-flagging suspicious transactions. Federal law requires banks to file SARs within 30 days of detecting potential illegal activity.

The scope of the investigation is widening. Steil’s committee has already referred findings to attorneys general in 19 states after an analysis raised concerns about small donations far exceeding the financial means of certain low-income donors.

This red flag suggests that some U.S. citizens may unknowingly be used as conduits for foreign donations.

Adding fuel to the fire, a recent lawsuit filed in Wisconsin by Republican consultant Mark Block claims his identity was used to make unauthorized donations via ActBlue. Block’s case could provide key evidence of an organized fraud scheme, raising alarms about the integrity of political fundraising.

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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson recently attacked the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, labeling him an online “troll,” for highlighting an issue that’s fueling distrust and questions about transparency in the 2024 election.

“Michigan has more registered voters than eligible citizens!? Is that true @CommunityNotes?” Elon Musk posted to X, the social media site he owns.

Michigan has more registered voters than eligible citizens!? Is that true @CommunityNotes? https://t.co/f7Q2iCZdQ7

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 19, 2024

The site’s fact checkers responded with a community note that asserts “Michigan plans to remove over 600,000 inactive voters by 2027.”

“The state currently has 8.4 million registered voters, according to the latest records obtained by Bridge Michigan, nearly 500,000 more than the number of people in the state who are old enough to vote,” the note read, linking to the Bridge Michigan analysis. Those facts were immediately countered with election misinformation from Benson, who twisted the data to fit her own narrative.

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