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July 15, 2021
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Tucker Carlson Reports DHS Is Secretly Using A Military Air Base To Move Illegal Migrants To Unknown Locations . . . During a Fox News segment of “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” Tucker Carlson revealed a leaked email from Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Burrows to his subordinates at the base given to his show by a whistleblower. “Over the next few days, weeks, or months you may see passenger aircraft on our ramp transporting undocumented
non-citizens,” the email began. “In coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Del Rio Border Patrol will be using the Laughlin AFB runway to transport undocumented non-citizens via a Boeing 747.” “Do not take photographs and refrain from posting anything on social media. If anyone asks you about it, refer them to public affairs,” the email concludes. Daily Caller
Biden shifts from Obama when it comes to Senate . . . President Biden is handling the Senate in a vastly different way than his former boss, President Barack Obama. The different tactics were on display Wednesday as Biden took a trip to his old stomping grounds, where he served for more than 30 years as a senator from Delaware and frequently made the trip up Pennsylvania Avenue as vice president to negotiate with lawmakers on key Obama
administration priorities. It was Biden’s first trip to Senate Democrats’ weekly lunch as president, and it came at a momentous point for his administration. The Hill
Ex-Harris staffers describe toxic offices dating back years: report . . . Reports of an unhappy working environment in Vice President Kamala Harris’ office are ringing a bell with former staffers, who have described similar experiences dating back more than a decade. Harris alumni have been buzzing about a Politico report last month that described the Veep’s office as “chaotic” with a “tense and at times dour” atmosphere. One source
quoted by Politico described it as a place where “people feel treated like s—.” “So many people recognized themselves in it, or recognized treatment they had seen or treatment they had heard about and dismissed,” one former staffer told Business Insider, adding that they had sent a link to the story to their therapist with a note that read: “Rarely in life are we publicly vindicated.” NY Post
Cuban Solidarity Resolution Garners No Dem Support . . . On Tuesday, Republican Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (FL) introduced a resolution to explicitly support the Cuban people and their demand for freedom from “the brutal oppression of the Communist dictatorship in Cuba.” In introducing his resolution, Diaz-Balart notes that “for 62 years, the Cuban people have struggled for freedom and human rights under a brutal, repressive
dictatorship.” Diaz-Balart, who is of Cuban descent, has several cosponsors of the resolution in the House, including Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Greg Stuebe (R-FL), Byron Donalds (R-FL), Matt Gaetz (R-FL), and Liz Cheney (R-WY). Tellingly, not a single Democrat has signed on to the resolution — a testament to just how far Dems have drifted down the socialism
hole. Patriot Post
59 of 96 phones assigned to Mueller probe missing; GOP senators demand answers from DOJ . . . Republican Sens. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Chuck Grassley of Iowa sent a letter to the Justice Department Wednesday asking for more information regarding missing phones used by Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team during the Russian collusion investigation. The senators sent the letter after finding out the Justice Department "could not
locate 59 of the 96 phones used by Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team," according to Grassley's website. The two senators wrote to the DOJ's Office of the Inspector General in September 2020 regarding allegations that cell phones assigned to "multiple people on then-Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigative team were 'wiped' for various reasons during [the Russia investigation]." In a response on May 11, 2021, the OIG reported that 59 of the 96 phones assigned the Special
Counsel's Office were unaccounted for. Just the News
Chaffetz claims 'direct evidence' Joe Biden was privy to Hunter's business deals, as House GOP seeks documents . . . Government Accountability Institute fellow Jason Chaffetz, a former Utah Republican congressman, claimed Wednesday on "Hannity" that there is direct evidence being laid out by one of his GAI colleagues that shows President Joe Biden was privy to his 51-year-old son R. Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings.
Chaffetz alluded to news that investigative author and GAI President Peter Schweizer had found materials on a hard drive Hunter Biden left at a Wilmington, Del., laptop repair shop that prove Joe Biden was a "direct beneficiary of Hunter’s nefarious foreign dealings," in the words of host Sean Hannity. Fox News
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Space Force working on laser defenses . . . The Space Force is developing directed-energy weapons as a counter to space warfare threats posed by both China and Russia. Air Force Gen. Jay Raymond disclosed the work on high-tech directed-energy weapons during congressional testimony last month. Rep. James Langevin, Rhode Island Democrat, said during an exchange with Gen. Raymond at a House Armed Services Committee hearing that
directed-energy weapons pose a “significant threat” but can also be a possible defensive tool for protecting American satellites. “From your perspective, are we developing our directed-energy portfolio appropriately to be an effective capability for space dominance?” Mr. Langevin asked. “Yes, sir, we are,” Gen. Raymond replied, noting he would provide more details in a closed session. Washington Times
This is an excellent development for our country's security, specifically when it comes to deterring and disrupting Russia's and China's plans to wage space warfare on the United States. This sort of information, when detailed, is typically highly classified (TOP SECRET//Compartment//Compartment/CodeWord). Our NRO and Air Force guys are likely not happy with the SPACECOM Commander's disclosure. But we do need to signal to the Chaicoms and the Russkis that we do
have an answer to their sinister plots. Joe Biden had better not start giving out lists of our "off limits" satellites to Xi and Putin, begging them not to attack those. This is not how you draw a red line!
Joint Chiefs Chair Milley feared Trump coup: Book . . . The country’s top military officer was so convinced that then-President would attempt a coup after his election loss to that he and other senior generals made plans to stop him, according to a new book. General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his deputies reportedly pledged to resign en masse if they were given an order by Trump that was illegal or
unconstitutional.
‘They may try, but they’re not going to f***ing succeed,’ Milley told his deputies. White House Dossier
The Democrats are busy increasing government control over every aspect of our lives. But somehow, it’s the Republicans they suspect of trying to deny people freedom.
White House to establish ransomware task force: report . . . The White House will establish a ransomware task force in the coming days following hacks that crippled key firms responsible for U.S. fuel and meat production. The task force will spearhead efforts across the Biden administration to respond to the ransomware threat from an offensive and defensive standpoint. The group will take action against known ransomware hackers,
build protocols to stop cryptocurrency-based ransom payments, support resilience among key U.S. infrastructure firms and coordinate with allied nations taking similar actions. Anne Neuberger, the deputy national security adviser for cyber and emerging technology, briefed senators about the planned task force on Wednesday, according to the report. It’s unclear when the task force will be announced. Fox Business
Whatever these bureaucrats plan to do, just please do not give out lists of our food and fuel processing facilities to adversaries that you don't want attacked. It's a dumb move.
Cybersecurity bills gain new urgency after rash of attacks . . . Bipartisan bills aimed at strengthening U.S. cybersecurity after a string of major attacks are making headway in both the House and Senate. The rare cooperation between Democrats and Republicans is a sharp contrast to the partisan divisions over other measures like voting rights legislation and major infrastructure components. “Unlike some of the other things I’m
working on, huge, huge progress,” Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Mark Warner (D-Va.) said of a cybersecurity proposal he is spearheading.cThe draft bill, backed by Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) on the Intelligence Committee, would require federal agencies, federal contractors and owners and operators of critical infrastructure to report cybersecurity incidents within 24 hours to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The Hill
All talk, no action.
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Iran Claims Biden Admin Prepared to Cancel Major U.S. Sanctions . . . The Biden administration is prepared to lift American sanctions on Iran, including on its oil trade and banks, providing the hardline regime with a lifeline as its economy teeters on the brink of collapse, according to an Iranian government report outlining the status of negotiations with the United States. Iran says it has extracted guarantees from the
United States that a full range of sanctions will be lifted, including those impacting Iran's illicit oil trade, financial sector, state-controlled banks, automotive industry, aviation sector, and mining industry. Iran also claims the United States will suspend the implementation of several laws that have targeted Iran's regional support for terrorist groups, including those in Syria. Washington Free Beacon
Biden to discuss Russia-linked cybercrimes during meeting with Germany's Merkel . . . President Biden on Thursday will host a meeting at the White House with German Chancellor Angela Merkel where the pair is expected to discuss a host of issues including cybersecurity and climate change. Biden and Merkel will hold a "forward-looking" bilateral meeting before hosting a press conference, according to a senior administration official.
Aside from climate change, the pair are expected to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine, countering China, Ukraine sovereignty and cyber attacks that are believed to be originating from Russia. Biden said he addressed cybercrime when he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Europe last month, where he laid out a list of critical infrastructure items that should be considered off limits. Fox
Business
Wouldn't it be great if Biden and the liberals prioritized America's sovereignty as much as they prioritize Ukraine's? They are willing to risk a nuclear war with Russia over Ukraine, while leaving our own borders unprotected. Moreover, Biden and his ilk are jeopardizing the safety and security of Americans by releasing illegal criminals into our neighborhoods. How's that for U.S. sovereignty?
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Bowser, DC Sued For Allowing Children To Get Vaccinated Without Parental Consent . . . Multiple parents have filed lawsuits against Washington, D.C., for allowing children to receive vaccines without parental knowledge or consent. In a lawsuit filed Monday by the Children’s Health Defense (CHD) and Parental Rights Foundation against D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, four parents call for a preliminary injunction prohibiting D.C. from enforcing
the D.C. Minor Consent for Vaccinations Amendment Act of 2020, which allows children who are eleven-years-old or older deemed “capable of meeting the informed consent standard” to consent to vaccines without their parents’ knowledge or consent. Daily Caller
GOP vaccine resistance poses growing challenge in pandemic fight . . . Growing GOP resistance to COVID-19 vaccines is raising alarms among public health experts and creating a major challenge as the U.S. tries to move past a pandemic that has lasted almost a year and a half. Attendees at the Conservative Political Action Conference cheered talk of a lower-than-expected vaccination rate over the weekend. Tennessee is ending outreach
to adolescents on vaccines, including for COVID-19, amid pressure from state GOP lawmakers. And a range of conservative media hosts and lawmakers have expressed concerns over the vaccine and the Biden administration’s outreach efforts. The resistance helps explain why over 30 percent of U.S. adults remain unvaccinated, with even higher percentages in Republican-leaning states, leaving places with lower vaccination rates at risk of localized surges of the virus. The Hill
Watch how it's framed. The assumption is that some people resist the vaccine for political reasons, not because they are genuinely concerned about the adverse consequences of the vaccine for their health. I've met several people who had serious reaction to the vaccine, myself including, and at least one person who had a disastrous reaction and nearly died. Her entire immune system went out of control. Her doctor instructed her not to take a second shot. Her system is still not
back to normal.
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Americans Could Recover Trillions in Damages From Lawsuits Against the CCP Over Its Pandemic Cover Up: Expert . . . Americans could sue the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for trillions of dollars over its coverup of the origins of the pandemic, according to lawyer and economist Jim Rickards. The pandemic, which has caused four million deaths worldwide including over 600,000 in the United States, was likely caused by a leak from the Wuhan
Institute of Virology (WIV), Rickards writes in his book “The New Great Depression: Winners and Losers in a Post-Pandemic World.” Meanwhile, the CCP has continuously tried to hide the source to “deflect responsibility and neutralize trillions of dollars of damage claims,” he continued. “It’s a crime against humanity and it’s gross criminal negligence,” the author told The Epoch Times.
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Guns and ammo now tax-free in West Virginia . . . Starting July 1, all small firearms and ammunition bought in West Virginia will no longer contain a sales tax. “If you are going to buy that $2,000 riffle, it’s going to be $120 cheaper here in West Virginia than compared to our neighboring states,” said Delegate Gary Howell, (R) District 56. This law was formed in House Bill 2499, which was passed during this
year’s legislative session to promote business by exempting sales taxes for consumers. With more than 5 million first-time new gun owners in just 2020, gun stores like this in West Virginia hope to continue the trend in sales. “It’s definitely going to spike gun sales for the foreseeable future. It will steadily increase in terms of your mid and high-range arms,” said Taylor Collins, gun and ammo salesman for Bridgeport. Business & Politics Review
Here's the best firearms training I've ever taken, Concealed Carry: Armed Self-Defense, with John Murphy, my friend and former colleague at the Defense Department. Check out FPF Training calendar for when he will be offering classes in your area. For those who are in the VA/DC/MD area, in the fall, I will be organizing a
private trip to John's range in Culpepper, VA, specifically for ladies. Stay tuned.
George Floyd mural destroyed by lightning strike, witnesses say . . . Eyewitnesses say a George Floyd memorial in Ohio was struck by lightning and is no more. The Toledo structure crumbled Tuesday afternoon and while city officials say it collapsed from disrepair, eyewitnesses saw another cause. Sterling Rahe, a spokesman for the city’s Fire and Rescue Department, told the Toledo Blade that the collapse was the result of a lightning
strike, based on eyewitness accounts and inspection of the scene. WTVG-13, the ABC affiliate in Toledo, reported that there had been a lightning strike following hours of wet weather on the block in question — the corner of Summit and Lagrange. However, other city officials were disputing that account. Washington Times
FBI agents Disregarded Gymnasts’ Complaints About Nassar, Made False Statements to Cover Mistakes . . . FBI agents disregarded allegations by Olympic gymnasts that they were sexually assaulted by former national team doctor Larry Nassar and later made false statements to cover their mistakes, Justice Department investigators said Wednesday in a long-awaited report on the bureau’s handling of one of the biggest abuse cases in U.S.
sports history. The Justice Department’s inspector general detailed multiple failings in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s response to the gymnasts’ complaints, which were first brought into the Indianapolis field office on July 28, 2015, by USA Gymnastics, the sport’s national governing body. For more than a year after that, the bureau did almost nothing in response. WSJ
Atrocious.
Chicago mass shootings fall just hours apart, creating morning horror show . . . At least 10 people were shot Wednesday during two separate mass shootings in different parts of Chicago, authorities said, prompting some lawmakers to shake their heads as violent crime in the city continues to soar. The most recent round of gunplay occurred just before 12:10 p.m. in the Gresham neighborhood, which has seen multiple shootings this year, the
Chicago Police Department said. Fox News
A one month old infant, black little girl, is fighting for her life, having been shot. Where's all the outrage from BLM supporters and their ilk? Does her black little life not matter to them?
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Georgia woman finds 18 snakes living under her bed . . . A Georgia woman investigating what she initially believed to be a piece of fuzz on her bedroom floor made a far more startling discovery -- 18 snakes under her bed.
Trish Wilcher said she was in her bedroom in her family's Augusta home when she spotted something on the floor. "Before going to bed, I spotted what I thought was a piece of fuzz on the floor, went to reach for it and it moved," Wilcher told WJBF-TV. Wilcher and her husband, Max, soon discovered the "fuzz" was a baby snake -- and there were 16 more babies underneath the bed, along with their mother. Wilcher posted photos of the snake family on Facebook. "I may need a
cardiologist after this," she wrote on the social media site. Max Wilcher used a grabber tool to pick up each snake and placed them in a bag. The Wilchers released the snakes at a nearby creek. UPI
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Have a great day.
Rebekah
Rebekah Koffler
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