The CEO, a man named DeGiorgio, choked a man on a cruise ship, according to the U.S. It seems the whole incident stemmed from a rather trivial issue: barefoot dancing. DeGiorgio’s wife, it appears, felt strongly enough about the man dancing without shoes that she confronted him.
Her approach, according to reports, involved telling him, “Look, we are all grown-ups here — can you put your shoes on?” This apparently didn’t go over well. The barefoot dancer responded with a rude comment and a middle finger, as captured on security footage. This apparently set off DeGiorgio, leading to him choking the man and uttering death threats.… Continue reading
President Trump dismissed the Senate bill as a Democratic tactic to highlight Republican dissent, asserting it lacked House support and his signature. He criticized unnamed senators for inaction against fentanyl, attributing their perceived failures to “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Trump urged constituents in Kentucky, Alaska, and Maine to pressure these senators, whom he labeled disloyal to the Republican Party and its leadership. The statement concluded with a familiar appeal to his base, urging them to “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”
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Los Angeles-based prosecutor Adam Schleifer was abruptly fired via email from a White House account, reportedly at President Trump’s instruction. The dismissal, allegedly unrelated to Schleifer’s superior, followed an indictment Schleifer helped secure against a major Trump donor, Andrew Wiederhorn. Schleifer’s termination is part of a broader Trump administration purge of federal prosecutors deemed politically disloyal, and follows public criticisms of the President by Schleifer. This action aligns with Trump’s stated goal of removing “Biden-era” appointees and restoring confidence in the justice system.
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In a private call, the President warned auto CEOs against raising prices following his new tariffs, implicitly threatening retribution. This action is viewed as an abuse of power, further undermining the President’s stated goal of rebuilding the nation’s industrial base. The tariffs, including a 25% levy on imported vehicles and parts, are projected to significantly increase auto prices and harm the auto industry. This contradicts the President’s stated aims and undermines the transition to a green future. The President’s actions expose the absurdity of his economic policies.
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Judge Theodore Chuang ruled Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) dismantling of USAID likely violated the Constitution’s separation of powers clause. The court found DOGE’s actions, including the near-complete elimination of USAID’s workforce, contravened Congress’s authority. While the judge declined to reinstate terminated employees due to USAID’s apparent complicity, he prohibited further terminations, record destruction, and unauthorized actions regarding USAID. The order also mandates the restoration of employee access to electronic systems and the potential reoccupation of USAID headquarters.
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President Trump issued a memo revoking the security clearances of numerous political opponents, including former Vice President Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, and President Joe Biden. The memo cited a lack of national interest in these individuals accessing classified information, impacting their past access based on previous government roles. This action also targeted Republicans who investigated the January 6th insurrection and several lawyers who have pursued legal actions against Trump. The directive extends to family members and involves rescinding access to classified briefings and potentially other forms of access.
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Kellyanne Conway’s 2017 “Buy Ivanka stuff” comment resulted in warnings from government lawyers regarding ethics violations. However, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s recent “Buy Tesla” endorsement, along with President Trump’s repeated use of the White House to promote private companies, has gone largely unpunished, despite violating a 1989 law prohibiting federal employees from using public office for private gain. This lack of consequence is attributed to the absence of key ethics oversight officials and a perceived decline in public concern for such violations. Experts express worry that this pattern of behavior, unchecked, could lead to widespread corruption.
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Netanyahu’s move to fire the head of Israel’s internal security agency, Shin Bet, is raising serious concerns about potential abuses of power. This action, coming just days after a public clash with the agency’s chief, paints a picture of a leader attempting to silence investigations into his own administration. The timing suggests a direct connection between the ongoing investigations and the decision to dismiss the intelligence chief.
The parallels to other leaders who have purged those investigating them are striking, evoking comparisons to figures known for their authoritarian tendencies. The narrative surrounding this action feels eerily familiar, suggesting a pattern of behavior employed by leaders seeking to consolidate power and avoid accountability.… Continue reading
Free Speech for People is calling for a third impeachment of President Trump, citing his administration’s defiance of multiple court orders as grounds for a congressional investigation. These actions, including refusing to release foreign aid and ignoring orders related to federal assistance and employee terminations, represent a blatant disregard for the judiciary. The group argues this constitutes a violation of the checks and balances integral to American democracy, necessitating an impeachment inquiry despite the unlikelihood of success given the current political landscape. This investigation would also examine additional alleged abuses of power, including foreign policy actions and domestic interference.
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A judge has ordered the reinstatement of thousands of probationary federal employees who were unjustly fired, highlighting a significant abuse of power within the federal government. This ruling directly counters actions taken by an unnamed office, referred to here as “DOGE,” which had been operating as though it possessed the authority to dismiss employees, cancel contracts, and control spending without proper Congressional authorization. The judge’s decision underscores the lack of legitimate authority on DOGE’s part, effectively labeling their actions as a potential coup d’état disguised as administrative reform.
The judge’s order further prohibits the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from issuing any guidance regarding the termination of employees.… Continue reading
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