Federal Court Strikes Down Indictments Against Comey and James Over Unconstitutional Prosecutor Appointment
A federal judge in South Carolina has dismissed criminal indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, determining that interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan’s appointment by Attorney General Pam Bondi violated the Constitution’s Appointments Clause, rendering her actions—including presenting cases to grand juries and signing the charges—unlawful exercises of executive power that must be set aside, as outlined in U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie’s rulings, a Clinton appointment issued on November 24th. Comey faced charges of making false statements and obstructing Congress tied to his 2020 Senate testimony on the FBI’s Russia investigation into Trump’s 2016 campaign, while James was accused of bank fraud and false statements in a 2020 mortgage application; both pleaded not guilty shortly after their September and October indictments, respectively, which followed Halligan’s installation in late September after her predecessor was ousted amid administration pressure to pursue the cases. The dismissals, granted without prejudice to permit potential refiling, rejected the Justice Department’s bid for retroactive ratification of Halligan’s role—a move Currie deemed would allow unchecked circumvention of Senate confirmation requirements for principal officers—and highlighted procedural irregularities, including Halligan’s lack of prior prosecutorial experience as a former Trump personal lawyer and White House aide, though additional motions alleging vindictive prosecution and grand jury flaws remain pending in each case. This decision echoes precedents like the 2024 dismissal of Trump’s classified documents indictment, underscoring judicial safeguards against improper executive overreach in federal prosecutions.
Sources: The Epoch Times, CNBC
Dept. of War Launches Misconduct Probe into Senator Mark Kelly Over Video Urging Troops to Defy Orders
The Department of War announced on November 24th, that it has initiated a formal review of serious allegations of misconduct against retired Navy Captain and Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona, stemming from a November 18th video in which he and five fellow Democrat lawmakers with military or intelligence backgrounds—Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Reps. Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan, Maggie Goodlander, and Jason Crow—directly addressed U.S. service members and intelligence professionals, stating that they swore oaths to defend the Constitution against domestic as well as foreign threats and that federal laws permit refusal of illegal orders amid perceived pressures pitting the military against American citizens. Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and 10 U.S.C. § 688, the review could result in Kelly’s recall to active duty for court-martial proceedings or administrative actions, as military retirees remain subject to the UCMJ for offenses potentially violating 18 U.S.C. § 2387, which bars interference with armed forces loyalty, morale, or discipline; the department emphasized that lawful orders are presumed valid and personal views do not excuse disobedience, committing to due process and impartial handling. President Donald Trump condemned the video as “seditious behavior” dangerous to national security, calling for accountability against those promoting such defiance.
Sources: The Post Millennial, FOX News
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker Faces DOJ Probe Over Forgery Ties
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s connections to Jenny Thornley, a convicted forger and close friend of his wife Mary Kathryn Pritzker, following revelations in court filings and internal reports that Thornley falsely listed the governor as her direct supervisor on a 2020 workers’ compensation claim despite never working in his office, a claim that cost Illinois taxpayers over $158,700 in benefits and legal fees amid her baseless accusation of workplace misconduct against a state official. Thornley, who volunteered on Pritzker’s 2018 gubernatorial campaign, was convicted in 2023 of forging signatures to inflate her pay by more than $67,000 at the Illinois State Police Merit Board, receiving a lenient plea deal with minimal restitution and no jail time, while text messages uncovered in a 2021 whistleblower lawsuit by executive director Emily Fox showed Thornley urging MK Pritzker to alert JB about her situation and expressing appreciation for their friendship. Pritzker’s chief counsel reportedly inquired about his discussions with Thornley before the matter became public, and though the governor denied any recollection during a 2022 press conference, the probe—confirmed by a senior DOJ official under Attorney General Pam Bondi—examines potential federal offenses like mail fraud, with subpoenas possible to probe further involvement, even as Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, a Pritzker ally who received millions in campaign support, dismissed the whistleblower suit on procedural grounds without addressing its merits. The investigation highlights ongoing scrutiny of state operations under Democratic leadership, where a subsequent criminal justice bill provision ousted the accused official Jack Garcia from his role, described by Republicans as retaliation.
Sources: The Daily Mail, The Center Square
Chicago Public Schools Squanders $23.6 Million in Taxpayer Funds on Lavish Employee Getaways
Chicago Public Schools officials and staff have expended $23.6 million in taxpayer money over six years on out-of-town trips and vacations disguised as professional development, with $14.5 million disbursed in 2023 and 2024 alone through federal pandemic relief funds originally earmarked for student recovery after 78 weeks of union-driven closures. The district’s Inspector General report details egregious examples, including a teacher’s $4,700 jaunt to a Hawaiian luxury resort extending beyond a four-day seminar, principal-led excursions to Las Vegas featuring $945-per-night suites and $50,000 group bookings for 24 employees at five-star hotels on the Strip, and international ventures costing over $142,000 for eight schools to Finland, Egypt, and South Africa complete with game park safaris, hot air balloon rides, and camel treks—many undertaken without required approvals amid lax enforcement of travel policies. This spending surge under Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates since 2022 totals $18 million wasted, even as only two in five CPS students read at grade level and one in four master basic math, prompting a recent travel freeze by Interim Superintendent Macquline King to redirect resources toward classrooms rather than personal indulgences like unapproved anniversary extensions in Vegas or unnecessary spa retreats for virtual conferences. Reforms proposed include mandatory local alternatives, per diem caps on lodging and flights, and repurposing vacant buildings for training to curb such fiscal irresponsibility.
Sources: IllinoisPolicy.org, The Chicago Tribune
Border Patrol Launches Swamp Sweep in New Orleans to Enforce Immigration Laws
U.S. Border Patrol agents are deploying approximately 250 federal officers to New Orleans, Louisiana, in early December 2025 for Operation Swamp Sweep, a targeted enforcement action against illegal immigration spanning Louisiana and Mississippi with an aim to apprehend around 5,000 individuals lacking legal status, following similar operations in Democrat-led cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and Charlotte that resulted in hundreds of arrests including those with criminal records. Led by Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, the effort underscores the administration’s commitment to public safety amid reports of over 23,000 immigrants comprising 6.5 percent of New Orleans’ population, roughly half noncitizens, as the state hosts eight federal detention centers including the newly opened Louisiana Lockup at Angola Prison capable of holding 416 detainees. Republican Governor Jeff Landry has endorsed the initiative, stating it enhances security for Louisiana and the nation, while New Orleans Democratic Mayor-elect Helena Moreno responded by establishing a city website to inform immigrants of their legal rights during encounters with agents and urged accountability for any due process issues observed in prior sweeps. Local businesses, such as Central American grocery stores, have faced disruptions with employees absent due to apprehension, leading to reduced operations and community support measures like free deliveries, highlighting the broader economic ripple effects of sustained immigration enforcement in sanctuary-leaning urban areas.
Sources: The Daily Wire, Breitbart
Queens Street Takeover Chaos Results in Demands for Real Police Action
In the quiet, affluent Malba neighborhood of Queens, a violent illegal street takeover erupted around 12:30 a.m. on November 23rd, when a large group of outsiders blocked residential streets for dangerous car stunts, assaulting a private security guard who intervened—leaving him with significant injuries—and setting his vehicle ablaze, while also attacking a local resident in a brutal mob beating that shattered the once-peaceful community. City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino, representing the district, reported that residents calling 911 were redirected to non-emergency lines like 311 and a “quality of life team,” prompting her sharp criticism of the inadequate response and insistence that such lawlessness demands maximum police force rather than leniency. Paladino highlighted this as part of an epidemic of unchecked criminality in New York City, stating, “We have NEVER had these problems before. Now it’s an epidemic. What changed? We stopped arresting criminals,” and noted that multiple armed residents showed remarkable restraint during the incident, though she warned that future occurrences could lead to self-defense actions if authorities fail to act decisively. In response, she secured commitments for four dedicated NYPD patrol cars in Malba and additional security measures, underscoring the need for severe consequences to deter repeat offenders who face no repercussions under current policies.
Sources: 5 Towns Central, The Shore News Network
Reuters Is Corrected: Accused of Splicing Official Comments to Fabricate DOGE Shutdown Narrative
A Reuters report claimed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established by President Trump’s executive order to last until July 2026, had prematurely disbanded with eight months remaining on its charter, quoting Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor as stating “That doesn’t exist” in response to inquiries about DOGE’s status and noting its functions had been absorbed by OPM as a non-centralized entity. This portrayal drew swift rebuke from Kupor, who posted on X that Reuters engaged in “good editing” by splicing his full comments across paragraphs two and three to engineer a sensational headline, clarifying that while DOGE lacks centralized leadership under the U.S. Digital Service, its core principles—deregulation, fraud elimination, waste reduction, federal workforce reshaping, and institutionalizing efficiency—persist vigorously through agencies, OPM, and the White House Office of Management and Budget. A Community Note on the Reuters article on X underscored the absence of shutdown evidence, citing no announcements from the press secretary, Elon Musk, Trump, the White House, DOGE’s official website, or other government accounts, with DOGE actively posting about ongoing work, including 78 terminated wasteful contracts over nine days yielding $335 million in savings and year-to-date totals of $214 billion, institutionalizing Trump’s mandate to curb federal excess without bureaucratic fanfare.
Swalwell’s D.C. Domicile Bars California Gubernatorial Bid Under State Law
Under the California Constitution’s Article V, Section 2, a gubernatorial candidate must maintain domicile in the state for five years preceding the election, where domicile signifies the fixed place of habitation with intent to remain indefinitely, as defined by Elections Code §349, allowing only one such domicile at any time. U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell’s 2022 sworn mortgage documents for his Washington, D.C., property at 209 9th St SE explicitly declare it as his principal residence, signed under penalty of perjury in a District of Columbia Deed of Trust with Fannie Mae provisions affirming owner-occupancy as the borrower’s primary home, thereby establishing D.C. as his legal domicile since that date and disqualifying him from meeting California’s residency mandate for the 2026 race. Public records confirm no verifiable home ownership or lease in Swalwell’s name within California, underscoring that his congressional eligibility as a state inhabitant may also be in question, while courts have consistently ruled that declarations of principal residence in another jurisdiction preclude simultaneous claims elsewhere, rendering his candidacy ineligible absent abandonment of the D.C. domicile and five full years of California habitation, which factual filings demonstrate he lacks.
Sources: The Gateway Pundit, The Washington Times
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State Department Probes Mass Migration Policies as Human Rights Violations Against Citizens
The U.S. State Department has initiated a formal investigation into mass migration practices in Western nations, classifying unchecked influxes as an existential threat to Western civilization and potential human rights abuses when governments prioritize migrants over native populations’ safety and welfare, directing embassies worldwide to document policies that foster two-tiered justice systems granting leniency to migrant perpetrators of crimes such as grooming gang assaults in the United Kingdom, rapes in Sweden and Germany, and broader community displacements through terror attacks and sexual violence. This directive, rooted in the principle that rights are endowed by the Creator rather than governments, as affirmed in the Declaration of Independence, targets nations enforcing diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates that penalize citizens opposing migration, while scrutinizing funding for abortion assistance or migration facilitation, with officials poised to leverage findings to compel behavioral changes abroad and reinforce sovereign protections for Americans. Reports from the department’s X thread underscore specific cases, including thousands of British girls victimized by predominantly Pakistani Muslim grooming gangs in Rotherham, Oxford, and Newcastle over years of official inaction, an Eritrean migrant’s conviction in Sweden for raping a 16-year-old without deportation due to the offense’s perceived lack of severity, and a German gang rape of a 15-year-old girl by nine men including several migrants, contrasted with harsher penalties for a native woman who insulted one online.
Sources: The Gateway Pundit, Breitbart
Hamas Signals Intent to Collapse Gaza Ceasefire Citing Unsubstantiated Israeli Breaches
Hamas has conveyed through Arab intermediaries to the United States its readiness to terminate the fragile Gaza ceasefire, attributing the decision to alleged Israeli violations that the terrorist organization claims undermine the agreement brokered last month under U.S. mediation, according to an Arab diplomat; this development emerges amid ongoing exchanges where Israel maintains its forces have responded only to documented Hamas incursions, including armed fighters breaching designated lines and delaying hostage remains transfers, while the Israel Defense Forces confirmed neutralizing a senior Hamas commander in a targeted operation following such provocations, as Palestinian health authorities report over 60 deaths from recent clashes but Hamas-run media offices assert nearly 500 Israeli truce breaches since October 10, 2025, despite independent verifications highlighting Palestinian militants’ repeated territorial violations and internal violence against civilians.
Sources: The Times of Israel, Reuters
US Designates Venezuelan Cartel de los Soles as Foreign Terrorist Organization
The United States has formally designated Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles, a narcotics trafficking network embedded within the country’s military and government, as a foreign terrorist organization, according to a notice posted on the U.S. Treasury Department website on November 24th, as part of an intensified pressure campaign against the Maduro regime’s involvement in global drug trafficking and alliances with adversarial powers. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the designation, highlighting the cartel’s role in funneling cocaine to American streets and its ties to terrorist groups like Hezbollah, which undermine national security and fuel the border crisis that conservatives have long warned about. This action builds on prior sanctions, enabling asset freezes and travel bans to disrupt operations that have evaded accountability under previous administrations, reflecting a renewed commitment to confronting state-sponsored criminal enterprises that threaten law-abiding citizens and the rule of law.
Sources: Reuters, Investing.com
Xi Jinping Extends Invitation to Trump for Beijing Summit Amid Renewed US-China Engagement
In a pivotal phone conversation on November 24th, Chinese President Xi Jinping extended a formal invitation to President Trump for an April visit to Beijing, marking the first such engagement since their October summit in South Korea where a year-long tariff truce was established, reducing American duties on Chinese imports from 57 percent to 47 percent while easing Beijing’s restrictions on rare earth exports; Trump promptly accepted and reciprocated with an offer for a state visit to Washington later in 2026, describing the discussion as highly productive and covering critical matters including increased Chinese purchases of American soybeans and other farm products, curbing Beijing’s exports of fentanyl precursor chemicals that fuel the U.S. opioid crisis, the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine where Xi urged a joint safeguarding of World War II’s victorious outcomes, and Taiwan’s status as an indispensable element of the post-war international order that China views as its sovereign territory requiring eventual reunification. This rare direct outreach underscores a stabilizing phase in bilateral ties following years of economic friction, with both leaders committing to sustain positive momentum amid global uncertainties.
Sources: The Australian, Bloomberg
Geneva Talks Advance Trump’s Pragmatic Path to Ukraine Peace
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio led a high-level delegation including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll in Geneva on November 23rd, engaging Ukrainian officials headed by Andriy Yermak in productive discussions that yielded an updated and refined 28-point peace framework aimed at concluding the protracted conflict with Russia. The framework addresses core elements such as territorial adjustments starting from current front lines, military limitations for Ukraine, renunciation of NATO aspirations, and bolstered security guarantees against future Russian aggression, incorporating European modifications that enhance Kyiv’s armed forces cap while reflecting national interests as affirmed in a joint U.S.-Ukrainian statement. Despite President Trump’s pointed social media critique earlier that day highlighting Ukraine’s insufficient gratitude for American sacrifices and Europe’s ongoing Russian oil purchases, Yermak and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy promptly expressed appreciation for Trump’s steadfast support, with Rubio characterizing the session as the most constructive U.S.-Ukraine dialogue since Trump’s return to office and noting narrowed gaps on unresolved matters like NATO’s involvement. Talks are set to resume imminently, potentially paving the way for Zelenskiy to confer directly with Trump in Washington as early as this week, amid Russia’s battlefield advances including partial seizure of Pokrovsk and devastating infrastructure strikes that have exacerbated civilian hardships in Ukraine.
Sudanese General Rejects US-Led Ceasefire Proposal Amid Ongoing Civil War
Sudan’s Armed Forces commander, General Abdel-Fattah Burhan, has firmly rejected a ceasefire proposal mediated by the United States alongside Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates, describing it as the most deficient effort to date and biased against Khartoum’s longstanding security concerns in the third year of the nation’s brutal civil war against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, formerly known as the Janjaweed Militia. Burhan emphasized that any meaningful negotiations must prioritize the complete dismantling of the RSF militia, which he declared unwelcome among the Sudanese people following their recent assault on El Fasher, while U.S. envoy Massad Boulos pressed for an urgent humanitarian truce to facilitate aid delivery amid widespread displacement and suffering. The United Arab Emirates responded by accusing Burhan of obstructive tactics, underscoring persistent regional tensions over alleged external backing of the RSF, as the conflict continues to ravage civilian lives and infrastructure despite international mediation attempts.
Sources: The Epoch Times, AP News
X Location Tool Exposes Foreign Infiltration of Fake MAGA Accounts Spreading Anti-Israel Propaganda
X’s recent rollout of a location disclosure feature has unmasked a sophisticated foreign operation deploying thousands of bogus MAGA-aligned accounts designed to masquerade as authentic American patriots while relentlessly pushing anti-Israel and anti-Jewish narratives to fracture conservative unity and erode support for the Jewish state. These impostor profiles, often claiming roots in red states and echoing “America First” rhetoric, were revealed to be broadcasting from adversarial nations including Turkey, Nigeria, Pakistan, India, Russia, and Iran, with many employing VPNs to feign U.S. origins until the platform’s transparency update flagged their true coordinates and prompted swift deletions or suspensions. The scheme, part of a broader information warfare campaign, amplified fabricated atrocity claims against Israel, exaggerated Gaza casualty figures, and concealed Hamas’s exploitation of civilian infrastructure, all while sowing discord among genuine Trump backers by portraying pro-Israel stances as betrayals of isolationist principles. This exposure affirms longstanding suspicions of orchestrated foreign meddling aimed at destabilizing the MAGA movement from within, underscoring the platform’s vital role in combating such digital subversion without which these deceptive voices would continue to poison public discourse and undermine America’s steadfast alliance with Israel.
Sources: Legal Insurrection, FOX News
Meta Buried Damning Internal Study on Social Media’s Mental Health Toll
A federal court filing unsealed on November 24th, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California reveals that Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms terminated its own Project Mercury research in 2020 after the study demonstrated causal links between Facebook and Instagram use and heightened depression, anxiety, loneliness, and social comparison among users, with participants reporting marked improvements after just one week of deactivation. Internal documents obtained through discovery in a multidistrict lawsuit brought by school districts, parents, and state attorneys general against Meta, Google, TikTok, and Snapchat detail how Meta executives dismissed the unfavorable results as influenced by negative media narratives, opting not to publish findings or pursue further investigation despite employee concerns likening the suppression to Big Tobacco’s concealment of cigarette dangers. The brief accuses Meta of misleading Congress by claiming an inability to quantify harms to teenage girls, even as it prioritized user engagement and growth over child safety measures, including stalling anti-predator protocols and requiring 17 documented sex-trafficking attempts before platform bans, while Zuckerberg reportedly deprioritized youth protections in favor of metaverse development. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone countered that the allegations rely on cherry-picked quotes and that the company has implemented teen safeguards like parental controls over a decade of research-driven changes.
Sources: Breitbart, The Daily Wire