My January 6 legal saga
This is the first of a two-part series on the legal travails of Blaze Media contributor Steve Baker and his reporting surrounding the events of January 6, 2021.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recuses himself from Jan. 6 case
The justice offered no explanation for the recusal, but many believe it may be due to one of his former law clerks, John Eastman, being a litigant in the case.

Obama Judge Rejects Removal Of Fulton County Case To Federal Court Where Jeff Clark Could Get A Fair Trial
The Fulton County circus is nonsensical — and precisely why Congress created removal jurisdiction for federal officials.

Supreme Court case threatens left's unaccountable finance regulator
The case challenges the funding structure of the powerful Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which conservatives argue violates checks and balances by insulating it from oversight, allowing overreach; the court's ruling could undermine or even unravel the left's prized unaccountable regulator.

Landmark Texas, Florida social media cases added to Supreme Court term
The Supreme Court said Friday it would wade into the future of free speech online and decide whether to allow laws passed in Texas and Florida that would restrict social media companies from removing certain political posts or accounts.

J6 Prosecutor’s Alleged Stabbing Rampage Exposes Our Failed Justice System
Our rulers and persecutors may be acting like Nero, but it doesn’t mean we have to be their mob; we cannot meet injustice with more injustice.

Democrat congressman carjacked in Washington’s Navy Yard
Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, was carjacked Monday night in Washington's Navy Yard neighborhood, the latest high-profile crime to raise alarm in the nation's capital.

As juvenile crime soars, DC attorney general targets conservatives instead
As violent juvenile crime spikes in Washington, the left-wing AG is investigating a conservative leader out of state while asserting kids shouldn't face consequences.

Philadelphia journalist who mocked crime concerns shot and killed at home
In social media posts, Philadelphia journalist and activist Josh Kruger often mocked those who stated fears over violence and homicide deaths in the city.

Infrastructure paralysis plagues once can-do California
California, renowned for efficiently building acclaimed roads, bridges, and dams last century, now excels only at demolition as major projects like high-speed rail stall. Bloated bureaucracies, stringent regulations, and misplaced environmental priorities get the blame.

US Postal Service unveils stamp honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The stamps will costs 66 cents.

Democrat Judge Who Devalued Mar-a-Lago Estate Smiles, Laughs at Start of Trump Trial
The activist judge who issued a stunning devaluation of former President Donald Trump’s Florida Mar-a-Lago estate was in good spirits Monday before the New York fraud trial began.

Trump fumes at New York judge in civil fraud trial: 'This guy's getting away with murder'
"So they're saying the judge has misunderstood basic real estate practice," Trump told reporters. "I say they're wrong about that. He didn't misunderstand it. This is a rigged court. He's put there to do a job on Trump."

Trump: ‘Businesses Are Fleeing New York’ Because of Attorney General Letitia James
"You know, I don’t know, if you take a look at the outflow of business, businesses are fleeing New York because of horrible, horrible attorney generals and judges like we have."

Four Biden Impeachment Articles and What the House Will Need to Prove
John Turley's article on moving forward with the Biden impeachment inquiry. The column discusses four possible impeachment articles that could be brought by the House and what the House would need to prove.

Prosecutor Who Allegedly Refused To Charge Hunter Biden To Testify Before Judiciary Committee Tuesday
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Matthew Graves is expected to testify before the House Judiciary Committee about his role in the DOJ probe into Hunter Biden’s taxes and firearms possession.

Hunter Biden Begged Joe For Cash To Pay For Alimony, Other ‘Financial Issues,’ Texts Show
Hunter asked his father in 2018 to send him money for his alimony payments and additional “financial issues,” according to text messages released by the House Ways and Means Committee.

Congress and Washington wonder if Biden and McCarthy cut secret Ukraine funding deal
The suspicion is that Biden agreed to sign a stopgap federal government funding deal that did not include Ukraine aid he wanted to provide, in exchange for McCarthy agreeing to hold a stand-alone vote on that aid later.

Gaetz introduces resolution to remove McCarthy from speakership
The Florida Republican on Monday introduced a privileged resolution to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy amid frustrations with the California lawmaker's handling of budget negotiations.

Here’s What Democrats Reportedly Want In Exchange For Helping Kevin McCarthy Keep His Job
Democrats are planning on requesting several concessions from Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in return for their help if a motion to oust him is brought this week, Politico reported Monday.

NY Times: Democrats Weigh Whether to Rescue McCarthy from His Fellow Republicans
Party officials said that without promises to address their policy priorities, Speaker Kevin McCarthy should not count on Democratic votes to save him.

The House Republicans joining Matt Gaetz's motion to oust McCarthy
A motion to vacate only requires only five Republicans to succeed if all House Democrats vote to oust McCarthy.

Marjorie Taylor Greene warns GOP that expelling Matt Gaetz 'will not be tolerated'
"We are here because Congress operates on a calendar set up for producing annual failure," she added.

Let’s face it: The GOP is the problem
The right has a problem. It is not merely a Mitch McConnell or Kevin McCarthy problem. It’s a Republican Party problem. Conservatives will never have leverage to fight the issues that matter in any meaningful way until we find a new home. That is the stone-cold truth.

Congrats! Gavin Newsom Picks The Perfect Democrat
Is it really that weird that Laphonza Butler, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s pick to replace Dianne Feinstein in the Senate, lives in Maryland?

CNN analyst hits Newsom for playing 'extreme' identity politics with Laphonza Butler appointment
On Monday, Newsom announced that he chose Laphonza Butler to complete Feinstein's term. Butler is the president of Emily's List, a radical pro-abortion group, and a black LGBTQ woman.

You never, under any circumstances, had to hand it to RFK Jr.
The efforts of some on the right to elevate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a sane and laudable Democrat may now be backfiring, an entirely predictable turn that most people could have seen coming.

Rep. Jamaal Bowman's office accuses GOP of harboring 'Nazi members'
The office of Rep. Jamaal Bowman circulated a list of talking points slamming “Nazi” Republicans after he was called out by the right for his attack on democracy.

White House refuses to condemn attack on Democracy
“What I can tell you is I have not [talked] — spoken to the president about this,” Jean-Pierre answered. “And so, just not going — just not going to comment."

‘The View’ pushes conspiracy theory in effort to support Jamaal ‘Fire Alarm’ Bowman
Whoopi said the "point" is that the door was closed to prevent Bowman from reading the CR and stop him from voting: "I would have pressed whatever I had to press to get the door open because I know you would expect me not to be there to vote."

11 retailers at risk of bankruptcy in 2023
From Joann and Rite Aid to Petco and the Container Store, here’s who’s most at risk in the next 12 months.

Green Energy Stocks Rocked by High Interest Rates
The S&P Global Clean Energy Index has dropped over 20% in the last two months, while the oil and gas-rich S&P 500 Energy Index has grown by 6%.

Border Town Officials Have No Sympathy For NYC’s Plight
Law enforcement officials in Eagle Pass, Texas, who deal with massive numbers of illegal immigrants each day, aren’t sympathetic to New York leaders’ complaints about migrant arrivals.

Chicago aldermen propose referendum on sanctuary city designation
The resolution would allow 2024 presidential primary election voters in the city to decide whether Chicago should keep its designation as a "Sanctuary City."

Bill Clinton says NYC's 'right-to-shelter' law needs to change due to overwhelming illegal immigration crisis
"It's broken. We need to fix it. It doesn't make any sense."

Sweden Turns To Its Military For Help Fighting Violent Immigrant Gangs
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced on Friday that he planned to ask the country’s military to step in and aid police in combatting surging shootings and bomb attacks.

Biden Admin Secretly Worried About Corruption In Ukraine: Report
Politico obtained a confidential U.S. strategy document in which U.S. officials discuss objectives that they have for helping Ukraine “root out malfeasance and otherwise reform an array of Ukrainian sectors,” the report said.

GOP majority at odds with presidential primary voters on Ukraine
A majority of Republicans in Congress back aiding and arming Ukraine, in stark contrast to GOP presidential primary voters who overwhelmingly appear to favor candidates who want to end or lessen that support.

Marine Corps Loosens Uniform Standards Amid Camouflage Shortage
“That problem is going to stay with us until the fall of 2024 when the manufacturer can fill the backlog that has been created after COVID."

The US Air Force Failed To Hit A Single Recruitment Goal This Year
Initial estimates suggest the active duty shortfall was about 11%, while the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard fared much worse.

The Pentagon warns Congress it is running low on money to replace weapons sent to Ukraine
Claims it is running low on funding to replace weapons the U.S. has sent to Ukraine and has already been forced to slow down resupplying some troops.

NY Times: Putin’s Next Target is US Support for Ukraine, Officials Say
Russian spy agencies and new technologies could be used to push conspiracy theories, U.S. officials say.

Russia may be testing nuclear-powered missile: Report
Russia may be preparing to test an experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile with a range of up to 14,000 miles, according to the New York Times.

German Foreign Minister: EU will stretch from Lisbon to Luhansk
"Ukraine's future lies in the European Union."

Elon Musk takes aim at Ukraine’s Zelensky with critical meme
The meme, depicting Zelensky straining himself, is captioned with the phrase, "When it’s been 5 minutes and you haven’t asked for a billion dollars in aid."

Orange County doctor allegedly stole $150 million from COVID program meant to help the uninsured
The Department of Justice noted that he was the second-highest biller of the Uninsured Program.

Tom Hanks: Don't fall for 'AI version of me' promoting dental plan
"I have nothing to do with it."

Britney Spears Addresses Viral Knife Video After Police Wellness Check
“I know I spooked everyone with the last post, but these are fake knives that my team rented from Hand Prop shop in LA. These are not real knives. No one needs to worry or call the police.”

Katy Perry Is Fighting In Court To Kick My Dying Father Out Of His Dream Home
My father was under the influence of pain medication when he formed a contract to sell his home. Two days later, after the fog of the painkillers lifted, he realized what had happened and acted to cancel a contract that had been signed while he was not of sound mind.

Katie Couric: Obama Owes Me a 'Big-Ass Bouquet' for 2008 Palin Attack Interview
"I always thought that Barack Obama should have sent me a big-ass bouquet of flowers for that interview." Then-White House battle-axe Helen Thomas said Couric "saved the country" with that interview.

Police Chief Who Ordered Raid on Kansas Newspaper Resigns
Gideon Cody orchestrated the widely criticized raids on the Marion County Record and the home of its publisher.

Israel urges Canada to address WWII Nazi immigration and 'none is too many' policy towards Jews
Israel's envoy urges Canada to revisit WWII Nazi immigration and Jewish policy.

Indian Foreign Minister Accuses Canada of Fostering ‘Climate of Violence’ Against Indians
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Friday denounced the "atmosphere of intimidation" against Indian diplomats in Canada.

41% of French support lifetime limit of 4 flights per person to combat climate change: Survey
Of those surveyed between the ages of 18 and 24, 59% supported the proposal.

NY Times: Climate Change Is Forcing Families Into a New Kind of Indefinite Hell
Although we are all affected by extreme weather, the well-off are largely insulated from harm, while the already marginalized suffer. It is probably no coincidence that Lahaina had an outsize population of people experiencing homelessness who were poorly equipped to withstand extreme weather.

Washington Examiner: Hold climate change activists accountable for Maui wildfire missteps
Hawaii’s burn ban came about as a result of lawsuits and lobbying campaigns waged by activists and organizations, including Earthjustice and the Sierra Club.

EPA state grants could fund green policies Democrats couldn't get at federal level
A new program from the EPA is dangling a carrot in front of states that may want to implement more aggressive green policies — they just need to apply.

Pope suggests blessings for same-sex unions possible in response to 5 conservative cardinals
Pope Francis has suggested there could be ways to bless same-sex unions, responding to five conservative cardinals who challenged him to affirm church teaching on homosexuality ahead of a big meeting where LGBTQ+ Catholics are on the agenda.

Survey: More Than 4 in 10 Transgender Adults Experience Depression, Anxiety
The recent KFF/Washington Post poll found that transgender adults reported a higher level of depression and anxiety compared to non-transgender adults surveyed in the past year.

Nebraska imposes 40 hours of therapy and other restrictions on care for trans youth
A state law that bans transition-related surgeries for youth under 19 requires the chief medical officer to specify how trans youth can receive other treatments.

Trans ‘Jeopardy’ Champ Defends Child Sex-Changes as ‘Literally Lifesaving’
“The whole trans issue is just not that hard!” he writes. “Take me at my word when I tell you I’m a woman."

Why everyone’s phone will alarm at 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday
The federal government said it will conduct on Wednesday afternoon a nationwide test of its Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. It is the third nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts, but only the second to be sent to consumer cellular devices.