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Former Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean claimed Wednesday on MSNBC’s “The Beat” that President Donald Trump’s “crazy” fixation on tariffs would cost Americans a lot of money. Dean said, “We have to be willing to show that we’re going to stand up for people. That’s why Trump won. Trump convinced them falsely because he lied every single day he was out there that he was going to stand up for them. And they figured, well, OK, let’s give it a shot. And, you know, we’ve got to be out there, and we’ve got to be at every door. It...

*Barack Obama’s efforts to raise money to compete construction on his $830 million presidential center are reportedly in jeopardy. According to The Daily Beast, costly delays and worrying setbacks are hindering what should be a lasting tribute to America’s first black president. So much so that its raised questions among center fundraisers about the M.I.A. status of some of the center’s heavy contributors. To some, Obama’s struggle to obtain funds is music to their ears, considering fundraising for the center dipped more than 50% to $129,320,227. in 2023. IRS filings also found that more than $311 million in funds were...

Qatar denies connection to 10/7 massacre, 'We have sent essential supplies such as food and medicine, and electricity to power homes in Gaza.'

Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson BREAKING: President Trump just announced the creation of a U.S. Crypto Reserve.

Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) has announced that he’s drafting legislation to create a $250 bill featuring President Trump. Rep. Wilson wrote in a post on X, “Grateful to announce that I am drafting legislation to direct the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 bill featuring Donald J. Trump. Biden-flation has destroyed the economy, forcing American families to carry more cash.” Wilson added, “Most valuable bill for most valuable President!” A policy advisor for Rep. Wilson shared the amount of $250 was chosen to commemorate the United State’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

The following are excerpted from The World Bank's website, "In observance of the International Migrants Day, December 18." Officially recorded remittances to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are expected to reach $685 billion in 2024. The true size of remittances, including flows through informal channels, is also believed to be even larger. The growth rate of remittances in 2024 is estimated to be 5.8 percent, significantly higher than 1.2 percent registered in 2023 (table 1). "The top five recipient countries for remittances in 2024 are India, with an estimated inflow of $129 billion, followed by Mexico ($68 billion), China ($48...

Washington -- The White House says billionaire Elon Musk is not technically part of the Department of Government Efficiency team that is sweeping through federal agencies but is rather a senior advisor to President Donald Trump. Musk’s exact role could be key in the legal fight over DOGE’s access to government data as the Trump administration moves to lay off thousands of federal workers. Defining him as an advisor rather than the administrator in charge of day-to-day operations at DOGE could help the administration as it pushes back against a lawsuit arguing Musk has too much power for someone who...

Barely two weeks into his tenure, Hogg has been leveraging DNC contact lists to blast out messages soliciting donations to his own political action committee — from which he draws more than $100,000 in compensation a year, according to Federal Election Commission records. .. “It’s especially important for all Democratic national officials to focus on raising support for the party and not using their position to raise money for themselves or their personal political PACS,” groused a second senior Democratic Party official. “It’s a stunning lack of judgment that is concerning to many people.”

The ugly truth about “progressives” is the single reason they are opposed to freedom, the Constitution, and market economics all comes down to one thing. There’s no money and power in it for them. .... Progressive is a nice way of saying Communist ... Progressive Values" is killing the Western civilization. The sooner people realize, the quicker it can be stopped. ... Why do you think they are so against @DOGE ? They know it will expose their corruption and a threat to their power. ... These radical activist judges that are attacking the president's authority are NOT protecting the...

Every election we hear about how the Democrats have outraised the opposition, or how Kamala has a $1.5B [magic] war chest. I do wonder, actually EXPECT the Democrat donations to plummet with the death/exposure/restrictions on the the grift and money laundering. So DOGE and Trump not only help our budget and deficit but also rip the easy money away from Dem donors. Now we'll see their real $$$ support.

It is as simple as that because we people deserve to know where all our money is being spent...

https://t.me/beholdisraelchannel/49397 US attorney general Pam Bondi announced that she will be pursuing U.S.-based individuals and entities that provide funding to Hamas

Governor Gavin Newsom is heading to the White House on Wednesday to ask President Donald Trump for federal money to address California’s wildfires, after state legislators passed $50 million to fund anti-Trump measures. Newsom himself agreed to the $50 million deal in mid-January, with fires still burning in the Los Angeles area, after complaining that Trump wanted to “politicize” the fires by talking about the state’s failed water policies and forestry. The spending came out of a special legislative session called by Newsom himself. The State Assembly passed the anti-Trump funding right away, and while the State Senate balked at...

In a jaw-dropping argument, the Department of Justice claims seizing $50,000 from a small business doesn’t violate property rights because money isn’t property.As a lawyer who sues the government, you get used to the different kinds of arguments that government lawyers use to justify abuses of individual rights—sweeping claims of government power, bad-faith procedural obstacles, and more. This was a new one: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) argued that confiscating $50,000 from a small business did not infringe the business' right to private property because money is not property. "Money is not necessarily 'property' for constitutional purposes," the...

US Bishops Denounce Trump’s Immigration PlansThe Catholic Church has clear teachings on immigration, but US bishops stand to lose lots of money from mass deportations.Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago opposes Trump plan for deportationsAs President-elect Donald Trump is just days away from returning to the White House, American Catholic leaders are denouncing his immigration agenda. Chicago’s powerful Cardinal Blase Cupich warned in a recent interview that U.S. bishops “are going to have to be prophetic and denounce any abuse of human dignity that may occur” as Trump rolls out his mass deportation program. “We are going to be vigilant and...

The alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO killer received more than 140 messages during his brief stint behind bars in Pennsylvania, including some from drooling groupies and adoring admirers, The Post has learned. During his 10-day lockup at Huntingdon State Correctional Institute in the Keystone State, Luigi Mangione received 54 emails and 87 physical letters, along with 163 deposits into an account allowing him to buy snacks and other commissary items, correction officials said. Officials refused to say how much money the 26-year-old was sent — or describe the contents of the letters.

Donald Trump has firmly embraced bitcoin and crypto this year as a leak reveals Russia could be about to start a bitcoin cold war. The bitcoin price has rocketed past $100,000 per bitcoin on the back of Trump's November election, with the chief executive of a major Wall Street giant admitting bitcoin "FOMO." Now, as an influential billionaire warns of a looming "debt crisis" that could collapse the U.S. dollar, Trump has confirmed he plans to establish a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve. "We're gonna do something great with crypto because we don’t want China, or anybody else … but others...

This is Represenative Brian Mast going over tax money the Swamp gave to Afghanistan since we left. This exchange Brian is talking to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.This is pretty shocking, but I would not be surprised if we learn it is a money laundering operation. https://x.com/amuse/status/1867172471239315730 Here is a second video to look at too after watching the above. https://x.com/james_jinnette1/status/1858855784894861437

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) called for President-elect Trump to be pardoned in his New York hush money case in the senator’s first Truth Social post, which he sent Tuesday. “The Trump hush money and Hunter Biden cases were both bulls‑‑‑, and pardons are appropriate,” Fetterman said in his post. “Weaponizing the judiciary for blatant, partisan gain diminishes the collective faith in our institutions and sows further division.” Fetterman said last week that Trump deserves to be pardoned of the hush money case on ABC’s “The View,” following President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter Biden. “I think that it’s undeniable...