Durbin Exposes Schumer’s Reckless Shutdown Obsession That Endangered Families, Country
In a forthright Senate floor speech, Illinois Democrat Dick Durbin laid bare the hardline Democratic scheme, spearheaded by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, to drag out the 40-day government shutdown endlessly in a futile bid to strong-arm Trump administration policies—a dangerous ploy Durbin rightly condemned for threatening everyday Americans’ livelihoods, from delayed paychecks to starving children left without SNAP benefits that lapsed on November 1st. Teaming up with seven fellow Democrats in a decisive 60-40 vote to propel bipartisan relief reopening the government through January 30th, complete with restored funding for SNAP, WIC, veterans’ services, and retroactive pay for sidelined federal employees, Durbin exposed how Schumer’s unyielding stance has squandered any leverage, especially as legal fights rage over benefit revivals in the wake of a Supreme Court halt on a prior decision. Even as Schumer shamelessly pinned the deadlock on Republicans to dodge accountability for his party’s self-inflicted chaos, Durbin’s stand illuminated the vital bipartisan path forward, shielding millions dependent on federal lifelines from the mounting toll of Schumer’s partisan brinkmanship.
Sources: The Gateway Pundit, The Chicago Sun-Times
New Forensic Evidence Indicates January 6 Was a Federal Inside Job
Recent investigations have uncovered compelling details suggesting significant federal involvement in the January 6th, 2021, Capitol events, with forensic analysis identifying former Capitol Police officer Shauni Rae Kerkhoff as a near-perfect match for the unidentified pipe bomber through a 94% gait recognition score using specialized software. Kerkhoff, who suffered a career-ending limp from a soccer injury, reportedly planted inert pipe bombs near the DNC and RNC headquarters hours before the Capitol breach, devices that diverted resources and delayed election certification proceedings, while she later fired less-lethal munitions at protesters and transitioned to CIA employment. FBI whistleblower Kyle Seraphin revealed that his surveillance team was inexplicably repositioned just doors away from Kerkhoff days after the incident, pointing to potential obstruction in the probe, as he stated the agency appeared engaged in a cover-up from the outset. Additionally, photographs place Aaron Black, a close Pelosi aide linked to organizing disruptive leftist actions like Occupy Wall Street, at the Capitol during the unrest, contradicting his prior denials, amid disclosures that Speaker Pelosi rejected enhanced security offers and National Guard deployment requests from President Trump. These developments, including the tragic deaths of four unarmed Trump supporters—Ashli Babbitt shot by Capitol Police, Rosanne Boyland beaten and gassed, and two others from chemical exposure—underscore persistent questions about official narratives and the handling of exculpatory evidence in what has been termed a “fedsurrection.”
Sources: ZeroHedge, The Gateway Pundit
Bondi, Patel Hand Congress Clinton Corruption Files Detailing Foundation Abuses
Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel transmitted a new batch of documents to the Senate Judiciary Committee outlining corruption at the Clinton Foundation, where foreign and domestic donors, including a U.S. defense contractor, funneled money in apparent exchange for influence during Hillary Clinton’s service as Secretary of State. Dubbed the “Clinton Corruption Files,” the materials expose how Obama-era officials obstructed federal probes by silencing whistleblowers and blocking FBI and DOJ field agents from tracing funds, resulting in the shutdown of three separate investigations without charges despite evidence of the foundation operating as a hybrid private-public entity that skimmed up to 60 percent of donations for administrative costs far exceeding nonprofit norms. Whistleblowers Lawrence Doyle and John Moynihan detailed to congressional overseers how the organization brokered deals in pharmaceuticals and global funds while misleading the IRS on its tax-exempt status, with prior efforts under Attorneys General Jeff Sessions and investigators John Huber and John Durham yielding no accountability after key evidence vanished multiple times. Bondi and Patel aim to release the files publicly by week’s end once whistleblower safeguards are in place.
Sources: Just The News, The Gateway Pundit
President Trump Proclaims Anti-Communism Week to Honor Over 100 Million Victims of Communist Tyranny
President Trump has issued a proclamation designating November 2nd through 8th, 2025, as Anti-Communism Week, a solemn observance to remember the more than 100 million lives extinguished by communist regimes that systematically erased faith, suppressed individual freedoms, and demolished hard-earned prosperity across nations. Signed on November 7th, the declaration underscores communism’s legacy as an ideology of absolute state control that demands obedience, silences dissent, and reduces citizens to mere servants of the collective, while issuing a clear warning against its contemporary disguises in rhetoric like social justice and democratic socialism. This national recognition reaffirms America’s foundational commitment to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, ensuring the victims’ sacrifices inspire vigilance against any system that denies these God-given rights and relegates such failed doctrines to the dustbin of history.
Sources: The White House, The Epoch Times
Health Department Eliminates Biden-Era Incentive for Physicians’ Anti-Racism Plans
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, through its Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has finalized the removal of a controversial provision in the 2026 Quality Payment Program that previously rewarded doctors with higher Medicare payments for developing and implementing anti-racism plans, a policy introduced under the Biden administration in 2021 as part of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System improvement activities. Released on November 5th, the updated rule retires the entire “Achieving Health Equity” subcategory, including the specific “Create and Implement an Anti-Racism Plan” activity (IA_AHE_8), along with seven other equity-focused measures, shifting emphasis to new priorities like advancing health and wellness through activities such as improving cognitive impairment detection and integrating oral health care. This change follows a May 2025 suspension of the activity for the 2025 performance year and aligns with broader efforts to streamline the program, restoring focus on evidence-based clinical practices amid prior criticisms that the incentive pressured clinicians into race-based planning rather than patient-centered care.
Sources: The Epoch Times, YourNews.com
Federal Agencies Terminate 67 Wasteful Contracts Yielding $648 Million in Taxpayer Savings
Federal agencies have swiftly terminated and descoped 67 contracts deemed wasteful over the past five days, eliminating a combined ceiling value of $1.4 billion and securing $648 million in direct savings for American taxpayers, as detailed in the Department of Government Efficiency’s latest update. This action targets expenditures such as a $54,000 State Department contract for a “leader as a coach course” training program, a $456,000 U.S. Agency for Global Media deal providing 24/7 FM broadcasting support in Juba, South Sudan, and a $1.3 million State Department initiative funding Botswana’s military intelligence curriculum, underscoring ongoing efforts to root out inefficient federal spending amid broader fiscal reforms. While Democrats have voiced apprehensions over potential data privacy implications from these efficiency drives, the terminations reflect a methodical approach to reallocating resources toward core governmental priorities.
Sources: US Dept of Government Efficiency on X, The Epoch Times
House Republicans Convene to Advance Funding Agreement Restoring Government Operations
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives gathered in Washington on Tuesday to prepare for a Wednesday vote on a bipartisan funding compromise already approved by the Republican-led Senate, aiming to swiftly reopen federal agencies and ensure continuity of essential services. Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence in the measure’s passage, highlighting its alignment with President Trump’s priorities, including uninterrupted SNAP food assistance through fiscal year 2026 and government funding extended to January 30 without undermining ongoing spending efficiencies. With key Republican leaders coordinating the effort, the agreement positions the party to deliver prompt relief to federal workers and maintain fiscal discipline amid broader negotiations on healthcare subsidies deferred to December.
Newsom Denounces Democrat Capitulation on Shutdown; Would Have Continued Shutdown
California Governor Gavin Newsom sharply criticized Senate Democrats for ending a protracted 40-day federal government shutdown through a bipartisan continuing resolution that merely promises a future vote on Obamacare subsidies without locking in protections against premium hikes, labeling the outcome a “capitulation and betrayal of working Americans” in pointed social media statements that underscore deepening fissures within the party. Eight moderate Senate Democrats, including Sens. Dick Durbin, Jacky Rosen, Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Tim Kaine, John Fetterman, Catherine Cortez Masto, and independent Angus King, defied Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s opposition to advance the Republican-backed stopgap measure extending funding through January 2026, after Schumer had urged holding out until open enrollment began on November 1 amid mounting public pressure to reopen federal operations. The agreement, which saw only Sen. Rand Paul as the lone GOP dissenter, highlights progressive demands for a firmer stand on enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits clashing with moderates’ prioritization of averting economic fallout, drawing further rebukes from figures like Rep. Ro Khanna who questioned Schumer’s leadership effectiveness in safeguarding healthcare affordability for millions.
Sources: The Washington Examiner, Newsweek
Fetterman Levels Blame at Democrats for ACA Subsidy Expiration
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman directly attributed the looming end of Affordable Care Act subsidies to Democrat lawmakers who structured the tax credits as temporary provisions deliberately set to expire this year, as revealed in his NPR interview following a 41-day government shutdown. Fetterman rejected progressive narratives pinning the premium spikes solely on Republicans and House Speaker Mike Johnson, instead condemning his own party’s insistence on tying subsidy extensions to shutdown brinkmanship, which he described as a reckless hostage-taking of essential services like SNAP benefits and air travel operations. By crossing party lines to support a bipartisan Senate resolution that reopened the government through January with a promised but non-binding future vote on the credits, Fetterman joined eight other Democrats in a 60-40 tally, prioritizing stability for millions of Americans over extended chaos that he warned could escalate dangers in daily life. He affirmed confidence in Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s integrity to facilitate the upcoming debate, emphasizing that while extending health care affordability merits pursuit, it cannot justify the mounting strains on federal programs and public safety inflicted by prolonged partisan gridlock.
Hochul Challenges Mamdani’s Free Bus Push Amid MTA Fiscal Pressures
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has voiced significant reservations regarding Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s flagship proposal to eliminate fares on all city buses, underscoring the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s heavy reliance on rider revenue to sustain operations following billions in state-funded upgrades. During a recent press conference, Hochul noted the substantial investments already directed toward transit improvements, stating, “We’re spending a lot of money, so I cannot set forth a plan right now that takes money out of a system that relies on the fares,” while expressing openness to targeted affordability measures for those in genuine need rather than a blanket free-rider policy that could exacerbate budget shortfalls. Mamdani, who campaigned on expansive progressive reforms including universal childcare and housing initiatives, now faces state-level hurdles in realizing his transit vision, as the MTA falls under Albany’s purview, highlighting the practical limits of local ambitions in a fiscally constrained environment where core infrastructure funding remains paramount.
Sources: The New York Post, NY1.com
Socialist-Jihadi Mamdani’s NYC Win Ignites Florida Real Estate Rush
The election of democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor has unleashed a surge of New York residents seeking refuge in Florida’s welcoming markets, with Miami developer BH Group reporting over $100 million in contracts from Big Apple buyers in recent months—nearly double last year’s pace—as families prioritize stability amid fears of escalating taxes, diminished public safety, and eroded quality of life under Mamdani’s agenda of rent freezes for over two million tenants, universal childcare, free public transit, and state-operated grocery outlets. Mamdani, the 34-year-old Uganda-born Muslim who ousted Andrew Cuomo in a contest framing the Democratic Party’s ideological divide, has prompted swift reactions from Sunshine State leaders, including Governor Ron DeSantis’ X poll gauging Floridians’ preferences for welcoming or curbing the influx via options like border walls or tariffs on transplants. President Trump, speaking at Miami’s America Business Forum, forecasted the city as a haven for those evading New York’s shift toward “communist Cuba or socialist Venezuela,” underscoring the migration’s roots in policy-driven unease.
Sources: The New York Post, FOX Business
Criminal Illegal Alien with Felony Record Nabbed After Firing at Border Patrol in Chicago
A Mexican illegal alien with a history of felony weapon offenses and prior deportation was taken into custody by the Department of Homeland Security on Monday following his drive-by shooting at U.S. Border Patrol agents during an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood over the weekend, with the suspect pulling alongside federal vehicles in a Jeep, discharging several rounds without causing injuries, and then fleeing the scene amid chaotic protests where demonstrators hurled bricks and paint at law enforcement. DHS identified the perpetrator as a repeat offender convicted of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, felony possession of a firearm, and illegal entry into the United States, designating him a violator of the Laken Riley Act enacted earlier this year to detain noncitizens with theft-related priors, while pending charges include assault on federal officers; the agency highlighted this as part of a surging pattern of aggression against agents, including an 8,000 percent spike in death threats to ICE personnel last month tied to a reported $10,000 bounty from the Latin Kings gang on Border Patrol leadership, with a key figure in that threat already apprehended. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem attributed the escalating hostility to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s policies shielding such criminal elements, declaring on social media that the standoff pits law and order against threats to American safety, underscoring the perils faced daily by federal enforcers in sanctuary jurisdictions.
Sources: Breitbart, The Daily Wire
Antifa Agitators Unleash Bloody Chaos Outside UC Berkeley TPUSA Event
Hundreds of masked Antifa protesters, organized by the radical group By Any Means Necessary, stormed barricades and clashed violently with Turning Point USA attendees and police outside a sold-out American Comeback Tour finale at UC Berkeley on November 10th, hurling tear gas, fireworks, and glass bottles in a bid to silence speakers Rob Schneider and Dr. Frank Turek honoring slain co-founder Charlie Kirk two months after his assassination in Utah. The melee left at least one man bloodied on the pavement amid chants of anti-fascist slogans, with riot-geared officers deploying to separate brawling factions and making multiple arrests including one for battery, yet the indoor event proceeded packed and uninterrupted as campus officials affirmed the right to host diverse viewpoints despite the external disorder. TPUSA leaders condemned the “thugs” for their threats and disruptions, while Schneider quipped about the fiery welcome, underscoring persistent tensions over free expression on liberal strongholds.
Sources: The Daily Mail, The New York Post
ICE Secures Arrest of Moldovan Fugitive Convicted in Grisly Ninth-Floor Murder
U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement arrested Victoria Sorocean, a 35-year-old Moldovan national who entered the country illegally, in Los Angeles on November 4th, after discovering her 2013 conviction in Chisinau for premeditated murder committed with exceptional cruelty. Sorocean and an accomplice tortured their victim inside an apartment by repeatedly beating the individual with a stick and electrical cable before throwing the person out a ninth-floor window, resulting in the victim’s death and a 17-year prison sentence that Sorocean avoided by fleeing Moldova and crossing into the United States. First detained by ICE in January 2020, Sorocean utilized multiple legal appeals to postpone deportation and was released into the interior in 2022, remaining at large until her recent recapture by enforcement officers focused on removing criminal noncitizens who pose risks to American communities, as detailed in statements provided to federal investigators.
Sources: The New York Post, FOX News
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Thailand Suspends US-Brokered Border Peace Accord with Cambodia Following Landmine Injuries
In a decisive move to safeguard national security, Thailand’s Royal Thai Armed Forces suspended all elements of a US-brokered peace agreement with Cambodia on November 10th, after a landmine explosion injured four soldiers during a routine patrol in the disputed Sisaket province border area, a site of earlier clashes this year that tested regional stability. Supreme Commander Gen. Ukris Boontanondha declared the halt in a public statement, emphasizing that operations would remain paused until Cambodia demonstrates unequivocal sincerity in abandoning hostile actions, amid suspicions the PMN-2 antipersonnel mine was freshly planted in violation of the October truce terms. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reinforced the stance by confirming the suspension of prisoner releases and joint demining efforts, underscoring Thailand’s commitment to protecting its troops and territorial integrity against perceived provocations that undermine diplomatic progress facilitated by Washington.
Sources: The Bangkok Post, The Epoch Times
Bolivia Ends Two Decades of Socialist Isolation with US Diplomatic Renewal
Newly inaugurated Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, a center-right reformer elected to dismantle the economic wreckage left by nearly 20 years of Movement Toward Socialism governance under Evo Morales and Luis Arce, announced the full restoration of ambassador-level diplomatic relations with the United States on his first day in office, marking the end of a 17-year estrangement that began with the 2008 expulsion of the US ambassador and Drug Enforcement Administration amid chronic fuel shortages, dollar scarcity, and market collapses from unsustainable subsidies and fixed exchange rates. Standing alongside US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau during a post-inauguration press conference, Paz declared Bolivia’s return to the global community, rejecting ideological isolation in favor of practical cooperation on investment, security, immigration, and trade to rebuild a nation burdened by moral and material debt, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed the development as a transformative chance for mutual prosperity under President Trump’s administration, with Paz echoing the sentiment on social media as a rebirth grounded in democracy and human values rather than divisive dogma.
Sources: Stratfor.com, Breitbart
Syrian Security Forces Foil ISIS Assassination Plots Against President Sharaa
Syrian security forces have decisively thwarted two Islamic State assassination attempts on President Ahmed al-Sharaa over the past several months, according to a senior Syrian security official and a senior Middle Eastern official, underscoring the persistent jihadist menace in a nation rebuilding after 14 years of civil war and the ouster of Bashar al-Assad last December. One plot targeted a pre-announced official engagement involving Sharaa, the former leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, who severed Al-Qaeda ties in 2016 and has battled IS for over a decade; this revelation emerges as Sharaa consolidates power, coordinates with U.S. forces against IS remnants, and joins the American-led anti-IS coalition. Complementing these efforts, Syria’s interior ministry recently arrested more than 70 IS suspects in a nationwide sweep, following a June suicide bombing that killed 25 at a Damascus church—attributed to IS by the government—and amid reports of several other foiled attacks on places of worship and civilians in the last 10 months, with Damascus denying U.S. military basing plans in the capital while affirming IS as a grave ongoing threat to stability.
Sources: The Straits Times, Reuters
Suicide Bomber Kills 12 Outside Islamabad Courthouse in Pakistan Militant Surge
A suicide car bomb detonated outside the Islamabad District Judicial Complex on Tuesday morning, claiming the lives of at least 12 people and wounding dozens more in a crowded area teeming with litigants and passersby seeking justice, as security forces scramble to contain a resurgent wave of militant violence threatening Pakistan’s fragile stability. The explosion, which shattered vehicles and echoed across the capital, was confirmed as a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device by anonymous officials, with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stating the attacker failed to breach the court gates but unleashed devastation near a police checkpoint, underscoring the persistent danger posed by groups like the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan amid heightened cross-border tensions with Afghanistan following recent failed peace efforts and Taliban emboldenment since 2021. Rescue teams swiftly cordoned off the site, where the blast’s fury left a grim toll primarily among ordinary citizens, while authorities vowed a thorough probe into this brazen strike on the heart of the nation’s legal order, even as no immediate claim of responsibility emerged from the shadows of extremism that continue to plague the region.
Sources: The Daily Star, BBC News