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It appears that Kash has turned over records related to J6 pipe bombs to House Judiciary committee per request by Jim Jordan a few weeks ago. ... Wow, imagine that — actual records on the J6 pipe bombs finally making their way to the House Judiciary, and not just buried under "ongoing investigation" excuses. Props to Kash for doing what the DOJ and FBI should have done years ago. Funny how the "most secure election ever" crowd suddenly goes silent when real evidence starts coming out. Wonder how long before the media pretends this never happened or spins it as...

Max Miller deep dives into pancit, the ubiquitous Filipino-Chinese dish. I thought this might be relevant as there are simply so many Filipinos and their descendants in the US that its turned into "American" food. I was surprised to find it in a Martin Marietta pot luck in Bethesda Maryland in the 1980's. Since then I don't think you can avoid it (or its typical accompaniment, lumpia) at any company pot luck!

A remarkable piece of royal history has stepped out of the shadows, as Queen Mary of Denmark wore a 200-year-old tiara adorned with ancient stones for the very first time during a state banquet in Finland. The headpiece, originally owned by Queen Caroline Amalie, had been hidden away for over 140 years, making its debut a genuine showstopper at the glittering event hosted by Finnish President Alexander Stubb. Historic Cameo gemstones: Rare treasures from Pompeii resurface The Danish royal family revealed that the 11 gemstones on the slim gold band were collected by King Christian VIII himself, who ventured to...

A 62-year-old North Texas pharmacist was sentenced to over 17 years in prison and ordered to pay over $115 million in restitution for his role in a $145 million scheme to defraud the Department of Labor, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Justice. The DOJ said Dehshid “David” Nourian, of Plano, Texas, and others conspired to pay doctors to prescribe medically unnecessary compound creams to injured federal workers, according to court documents and evidence presented at trial. During sentencing, Nourian was ordered to forfeit $405 million in seized assets tied to his crimes and sentenced to 17...

March 10 (UPI) -- An 81-year-old woman going through boxes of her mother's belongings made a surprising discovery: an overdue library book checked out by her grandfather 99 years earlier. "I thought, I don't have grandchildren, and my kids are getting older. Even if my son took it, I didn't know what they'd do with it," Cooper told CNN. "I figured it belongs to the library."

With Congresswoman Elise Stefanik expected to vacate her seat in New York’s 21st Congressional District to take her post as UN Ambassador any day now, President Trump’s agenda depends on a strong pro-Trump Republican succeeding her. Sticker Mule CEO Anthony Constantino has proven time and time again he is the right candidate, and a recent poll shows that he is the clear favorite among Republican voters. But in New York, Republican nominees in special elections are not chosen by the voters, but rather by the Republican County Chairs. And The Gateway Pundit has received word that a rogue group among...

Federal workers at the U.S. Department of Education received an email on Tuesday instructing them to vacate their offices no later than 6:00PM and that the department’s offices will remain closed on Wednesday as well. The directive states the closure is for “security reasons.”“Beginning today at 6:00 p.m., all ED offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) will be closed for security reasons. Employees must vacate the building by that time,” the email states, adding: “All ED offices in the NCR and the regions will be closed to employees and contractor employees on Wednesday, March 12th.”The directive goes on to...

JPMorgan Chase has agreed to adopt language that will protect against future instances of political and religious debanking in its Code of Conduct. The changes mark a crucial step forward at the nation’s largest bank, which has come under heightened scrutiny for several instances of apparent viewpoint-based cancelations in recent years. The policy changes, which Chase has agreed to adopt and post publicly by late July, protect against religious and political discrimination for customers, suppliers, contractors, and employees. In particular, the changes specify that the company will “not tolerate discrimination” “based on … religion, religious affiliation, or religious views” or...

It's happening! Employees have until 6 p.m. to leave the building. I found the dumbest take about this news: Balloonhead. Reminder: We've covered just how awful the federal education department is: Biden's Department of Education spent $1 billion to promote DEI in schools Remember days of yore, I don't know, 2022 maybe, when we were told that Critical Race Theory isn't in schools? https://notthebee.com/article/bidens-department-of-education-spent-1-billion-to-promote-dei-in-schools The Department of Education is flying a Pride flag because of course it is I'm sorry, but what is this? https://notthebee.com/article/the-department-of-education-is-flying-a-pride-flag-and-please-tell-me-more-about-how-theyre-not-pushing-gay-stuff-on-our-kids The Department of Education decided to highlight a "non-binary" school librarian for National Library Week...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford agreed to suspend a surcharge on electricity exports to US states a few hours after Trump threatened retaliation against Canada. On Monday evening Doug Ford threatened to cut off electricity to US states in response to Trump’s tariffs on Canada. “If we go into a recession, it will be called the Trump recession,” Doug Ford said in an interview with CNBC’s “Money Movers.” Doug Ford said cutting off electricity to the US is a tool in his toolkit. “That’s the last thing I want to do,” Doug Ford said. “I want to send more electricity down...

CV NEWS FEED // Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed the Religious Freedom Restoration Act into law March 6, expanding protections for individuals seeking to live out their faith without government interference. The law, which takes effect July 1, establishes legal safeguards to ensure that religious practices are not unduly restricted by state or local policies. It prohibits state action from substantially burdening a person’s exercise of religion unless it meets the highest legal standard — proving that the burden is “essential to furthering a compelling governmental interest” and that it is the “least restrictive” means of doing so. Greg Chafuen,...

CV NEWS FEED // Police are investigating an alleged arson attack damaging the interior of Our Mother of Good Counsel (OMGC) Church in Los Feliz, California, on Ash Wednesday. A spokesperson from the parish told CatholicVote in a phone call that the alleged incident occurred around 8 p.m. CBS News reported that by the time police arrived, the suspect had already fled. Our Mother of Good Counsel’s Instagram page shows damage to books, pews, a pillar, and a stained-glass window. The caption reads, “It’s sad to inform you on Ash Wed night someone vandalized and burnt in OMGC church. Keep...

U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in January, underscoring a resilient labor market that continues to defy pessimistic forecasts about the impact of President Donald Trump’s economic policies. Job openings climbed to 7.74 million in January, up from a revised 7.51 million in December, according to data released Tuesday by the Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The increase surpassed economists’ expectations of 7.6 million openings. The increase in openings was driven primarily by gains in the real estate, construction, retail, manufacturing, and financial sectors, suggesting continued strength in key areas of the economy. Despite widespread media speculation...

The information from Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks good. During his flight to Saudi Arabia, Secretary Rubio answered a few questions about the U.S. delegation expectations of the meeting with Ukraine officials.Rubio notes the aforementioned “minerals deal” is not an important part of the larger objective. Secretary Rubio says that finding out if Ukraine’s desire for peace with Russia is true, in good faith or not, is the key objective. A pragmatic Rubio also notes that Ukraine is likely going to have to give up lost territory to achieve peace.FOX NEWS – […] “”The minerals deal is on the...

The Satanic Grotto is set to “dedicate the grounds and [the Kansas]legislature to the glory of Satan,” later this month. In a statement posted on Facebook, the group announced its intentions, saying, “We will be performing rites to the Black Mass and indulging in sacrilegious blaspheme. God will fall and Kansas will be embraced by the black flame of Lucifer. Hail Satan.” Kansas Catholics, along with the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property, have led the charge in coordinating a “rally of reparation.” These groups are calling on Catholics and Christians across the nation to gather...

U.S. job openings rose unexpectedly in January, underscoring a resilient labor market that continues to defy pessimistic forecasts about the impact of President Donald Trump’s economic policies. Job openings climbed to 7.74 million in January, up from a revised 7.51 million in December, according to data released Tuesday by the Labor Department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). The increase surpassed economists’ expectations of 7.6 million openings. The increase in openings was driven primarily by gains in the real estate, construction, retail, manufacturing, and financial sectors, suggesting continued strength in key areas of the economy. Despite widespread media speculation...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada, a retaliation that prompted the provincial government of Ontario to back down on its planned surcharges on electricity sold to the United States. Tuesday’s escalation and retreat in the ongoing trade war between the United States and Canada only compounded the rising sense of uncertainty in terms of how Trump’s tariff hikes will play out. His spate of tax increases on imports and plans for more have roiled the stock market and stirred up recession...

My colleague, Maggie Anders, recently made an insightful post on X. As Trump begins to shutter government bureaus (or at least pieces of them), many are highlighting an obvious downside: government employees will lose jobs if you shut down government agencies.Some articles are calling it the biggest layoff in history, and saying it will have serious, negative economic consequences. Others hedge by saying the impact may not be felt for a long time.Of course, it is unfortunate when people lose their jobs in and of itself. However, it does not follow that every job is worth preserving.When any job is...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he had agreed to suspend a 25% surcharge on electricity imports into the U.S. after conversing with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in the wake of President Donald Trump's threats to hike steel and aluminum tariffs on the nation by 50%. In a statement issued with Lutnick and posted on X, Ford said he and Lutnick would now be meeting Thursday alongside the United States Trade Representative to discuss a renewal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade act ahead of Trump's self-imposed April 2 "reciprocal tariff deadline." "In response, Ontario agreed to suspend its 25 per...

Donald Trump will invite Volodymyr Zelensky back to the White House after Ukraine agreed to a proposed ceasefire with Russia. -snip- Speaking to reporters following the talks, Mr Trump said: “Ukraine. Ceasefire. Just agreed to a little white ago… Ukraine has agreed to it, and hopefully Russia will agree to it.” Asked whether Mr Zelensky was invited back to the White House, Mr Trump said: “Sure, absolutely”.