'...“I want to be very clear: Any Republican who votes for this bill, they own it, and they are the ones risking the election,” Roy said. ...'
'...“I respect our conference; I paid all my dues to my conference; I’m a member in good standing, and I do not wish to inflict pain on our conference and to throw the House in chaos,” she added. “But this is basically a warning, and it’s time for us to go through the process, take our time, and find a new Speaker of the House that will stand with Republicans in our Republican majority instead of standing with the Democrats.”...'
'...House Speaker Mike Johnson must talk to the chamber's Republicans about the decisions he made concerning the $1.2 trillion spending bill before the process continues on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to remove from his seat, Rep. Pete Sessions said on Newsmax Saturday.
"There are lots of parts of this that do not make sense and that I don't want," the Texas Republican told Newsmax's "Saturday Report." "That's why I voted no. The most important thing we needed to do was get the bill, which we did not have 72 hours to go through. We do know there are sections of it that we deeply disagree with."...'
'Bombshell claims give an look inside the panel's alleged intimidation to stop a direct witness sharing a story that didn't 'fit their narrative'...Said panel wanted him to stay silent about Trump authorizing the National Guard...'
'...The administration is also sending emails signed by President Joe Biden to an additional 380,000 borrowers in the public sector, letting them know they are one to two years away from getting the same debt cancellation. The latest student loan relief comes amid the president's bid for reelection...'
Article Title: TiKToker tells illegal immigrants how to ‘invade’ American homes and invoke squatter’s rights
Snippet of Article: "...A migrant TikToker with a 500,000-strong online following is offering his comrades tips on how to “invade” unoccupied homes and invoke squatter’s rights in the United States.
Venezuelan national Leonel Moreno, who appears to live in a suburb of Columbus, Ohio, said in a recent video that under US law, “if a house is not inhabited, we can seize it.”
He appeared to be referring to adverse possession laws, commonly known as squatter’s rights, which allow unlawful property occupants rights over the property they occupy without the owner’s consent, in certain circumstances.
Moreno claimed in the viral TikTok clip, which has drawn more than 3.9 million views, that he has “African friends” who have “already taken about seven homes.”..."
'The former NBC exec wrote: 'Barron Trump turns 18 today. He’s fair game now'...He has since removed it but is yet to apologize, instead telling Newsweek: 'I posted he was 'fair game' now, meaning, as an adult, he's 'fair game' for criticism from the press. ...'
'...As we reported, in his testimony before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, former Hunter Biden business associate Tony Bobulinski not only called out Hunter and Jim Biden for perjury during their interviews with the House, but he also lit up Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY), saying that they had both lied in the past. ...'
'...In the 2020 presidential election, allegations of voter fraud were mainly the result of the inordinate amount of time it took to count the ballots across numerous swing states, the majority of which eventually tipped in Joe Biden's favor by the tiniest of margins. The Federalist, which first reported on the ongoing failure, explained how a law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom concerning mail-in ballots is the principal cause of this delay...'
'The Eighth Amendment (Amendment VIII) to the United States Constitution protects against imposing excessive bail, excessive fines...The Supreme Court has held that the Excessive Fines Clause prohibits fines that are "so grossly excessive as to amount to a deprivation of property without due process of law". The Court struck down a fine as excessive...The Supreme Court has ruled that the Excessive Fines Clause and the Cruel and Unusual Punishments Clause apply to the states'
'...Peter Navarro reports to prison in Miami...'
'...after previously saying he would only answer questions before the cameras. ...Hunter had skipped a scheduled Dec. 13 appearance in favor of giving an impromptu on-camera statement ripping Republicans and insisting father Joe had no involvement in his overseas business interests. At the time, the younger Biden’s legal team had asked for a public hearing'
'A key pillar of the left’s propaganda about insurrection is to distort the truth surrounding whether Trump authorized, prior to Jan. 6, the deployment of National Guard troops to keep order on that day. The main architect of this disinformation campaign is former Congresswoman Liz Cheney. ...Indeed, Donald Trump authorized at least 10,000 National Guard troops days before Jan. 6 in the Oval Office with the secretary of defense, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, chief of staff to President Trump, me, and others present. Pursuant to that authorization, senior DOD officials were dispatched to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office and the Capitol Police. Each of our respective testimonials, under oath, confirms this key fact.
Now we learn that Cheney and her band of miscreants suppressed evidence that not only corroborates the truth about Trump’s authorization of National Guard troops but also completely exonerates Trump from their ginned-up charge of insurrection. ...'
'BIDEN: "Pennsylvania, I have a message for you: send me to Congress!" 😬...That wasn't a one-off either. The entire week following the State of the Union, Biden appeared to decline significantly, and it wasn't just about what he said. His physical appearance has become just as hot of a topic, and things are getting downright scary. ...'
'...Unfortunately, you will be on the hook for Joe Biden’s latest vote buying scheme to subsidize mortgages for houses with shaky titles.
In his State of the Union address, Biden proclaimed, “My administration is also eliminating title insurance on federally backed mortgages.” What could possibly go wrong?...'
'...The Oath of Allegiance is the public oath that you will take at your naturalization ceremony. It says: “I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.”...'
'...Some drivers may not know their behavior behind the wheel is being reported to insurance companies, potentially affecting their premiums, according to a New York Times report. ...'
'...As James continued her speech, the booing swiftly turned to chants in support of former President Donald Trump. “Trump, Trump, Trump, Trump,” the crowd bellowed. James — whose office recently won a $454 million civil fraud judgment against Trump...'
'...While Biden gets on the stage and screams that the border disaster is not his fault and that he needs more legislation, his administration has actually been undermining efforts to solve the problem. Case in point, they tried to divert $1.4 billion in congressionally funded appropriations away from border wall construction.
Don’t believe Biden when he claims he cares about the millions of illegals that have streamed into this country during his tenure because every single action he’s taken since he took office shows that he does not. ...'
'Border security and illegal immigration are the main concerns of the American people...'
'...secured a preliminary injunction against an attempt by the Biden Administration to illegally redirect statutorily obligated funds away from the construction of a border wall,” Paxton posted to X on Friday. “Biden acted completely improperly by refusing to spend the money that Congress appropriated for border wall construction, and even attempting to redirect those funds. His actions demonstrate his desperation for open borders at any cost, but Texas has prevailed.” The case focused on roughly $1.4 billion that was appropriated by Congress in 2020 and 2021 for the construction of a border wall. ...'
'...The package easily passed the Republican-controlled House of Representatives earlier this week. But action in the Senate was delayed as some conservative Republicans pressed for votes on immigration and other topics. They all failed. ...'
'...The Biden administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to block Texas from enforcing an immigration law known as SB4 that would allow state law enforcement officials to arrest migrants suspected of crossing into the U.S. without authorization. One of the most far-reaching state immigration laws in modern U.S. history, SB4 would empower Texas law enforcement officials to stop, jail and prosecute migrants on state criminal charges of illegal entry or reentry. It would also allow state judges to issue de facto deportation orders against suspected violators of the law. ...'
'Street vendors can more easily get local health permits...Immigrant students will have improved access to in-state tuition at public colleges and universities, and to ESL courses at community colleges. Additionally, immigrant student borrowers will have more options to finance their college educations. ...An alternate plea scheme will be created for defendants charged with drug offenses'
'...California will welcome the new year by becoming the first state to offer health insurance for all undocumented immigrants. Starting Jan. 1, all undocumented immigrants, regardless of age, will qualify for Medi-Cal, California's version of the federal Medicaid program...'
'...The California Senate on Tuesday voted to pay $300 weekly checks to unemployed illegal immigrants even as the state faces a roughly $31.5 billion deficit and mass illegal immigration. Democratic state senators passed Senate Bill 227 by Sen. MarÃa Elena Durazo (D.) with a 30-7 vote...'
'...The California Dream for All Shared Appreciation Loans program that launched last March by the California Housing Finance Agency offered qualified first-time home buyers with a loan worth up to 20% of the purchase price of a house or condominium. The loans don’t accrue interest or require monthly payments. ...'
'Instead of rushing the Texas border, the program lets immigrants use the administration’s app to pick a destination, buy an airline ticket, and fly in unseen on what amounts to ghost flights. ...According to the Center for Immigration Studies, which sued the Department of Homeland Security for the documents on the program, over 210,000 have been processed since January. That is a population the size of Rochester, New York...'
'Tennessee will deploy two waves of National Guard troops to the Texas-Mexico border through the spring...Gov. Bill Lee met with deploying National Guard members in Millington, Tennessee, on Saturday, weeks after the governor traveled to the border and pledged to support Texas Gov. Greg Abbott...'
'If Mr. Biden wins a majority of pledged delegates to the Democratic National Convention, as he is virtually certain to do, then no, the party cannot simply decide to nominate someone else. ...'
'...the Office of Personnel Management unveiled new guidance Tuesday that would offer new pay and benefits incentives for hiring potential talent versed in the emerging technology.
The guidance, which follows an October executive order on AI, provides federal agencies with a series of recruitment, retention, relocation and other hiring flexibilities to make it easier to bring aboard and keep AI talent. ...'
'...A federal appeals court in Washington has ordered a new sentence for a retired Air Force officer who stormed the U.S. Capitol dressed in combat gear, in a ruling issued Friday that could impact dozens of other cases stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. ...a judge wrongly applied an enhancement that lengthened the recommended prison sentence range under federal guidelines. The enhancement — on the grounds that Brock’s conduct resulted in “substantial interference with the administration of justice” — has been applied in more than 100 other Jan. 6 defendants’ cases'
'...political scrutiny — particularly over "greenwashing" — and a lack of clear regulation across jurisdictions created a "chilling effect" on demand, Stankiewicz added. "We're at a bit of an inflection point within the sustainable investing landscape in the US...'
'...Nathan Wade's divorce lawyer Terrence Bradley tied himself in knots on the stand on Tuesday as he said 'I can't recall if I lied' and claimed he was 'speculating' when he claimed in a bombshell text message that his prosecutor client started dating Fani Willis before she hired him. Bradley insisted he couldn't remember when his former law partner began his relationship with Willis...'
'...Israel and Hamas on Tuesday played down chances of an imminent breakthrough in talks for a cease-fire in Gaza, after U.S. President Joe Biden said Israel has agreed to pause its offensive during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan if a deal is reached to release some hostages.
The president’s remarks came on the eve of the Michigan primary, where he faces pressure from the state’s large Arab American population over his staunch support for Israel’s offensive. ...'
'U.S. President Joe Biden said Monday he hopes to see a new Gaza cease-fire by early next week...Negotiators have been working toward an agreement that would pause fighting for six weeks. ...the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.
Hundreds of trucks carrying humanitarian aid into Gaza each day would also be part of the agreement.'
'...On his first day in office, President Biden went to work tearing down important border security measures put in place by President Trump, sending a strong message to the world that his administration would not enforce our border laws.
In doing so, Biden paved the way for an invasion of millions of illegal immigrants on our southern border and set the stage for this dangerous and unsustainable border crisis.
It’s a reckless endangerment of the American people. President Biden and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas must be held accountable for what they have done.
When I visited the border near Nogales, Arizona several years ago, I saw firsthand how dangerous it is. ...'
'...restriction on self-defense is the rule to retreat. In jurisdictions that follow the rule to retreat, a party is not entitled to a defense of self-defense unless they first tried to mitigate the necessity of force by fleeing the situation, so long as retreating could be done safely. That said, in jurisdictions that follow the castle doctrine, this restriction has an exception for parties in their own home. A party in their own home does not have a duty to retreat and, therefore, is entitled to a defense of self-defense so long as the other requirements of the defense are met. The castle doctrine exists in both common law and Model Penal Code jurisdictions. [Last updated in July of 2022 by the Wex Definitions Team]...'
