California Biolab Owner Arrested with Alleged Ties to Chinese Military Organizations

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The recently-arrested owner of a California biolab allegedly has ties to the government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and a program related to its military, the House Select Committee on the CCP announced Wednesday.

Jia Bei Zhu, 62, allegedly served as a “corporate officer” within Chinese “military-civil fusion organizations,” according to materials shared by the Select Committee on the CCP. Zhu was arrested in October for “manufacturing and distributing misbranded medical devices in violation of the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) and for making false statements to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).”

“Zhu is a PRC citizen who served as a corporate officer on military-civil fusion organizations within the PRC and private organizations affiliated with or partially controlled by the PRC government,” the committee’s film stated.

Military-Civil Fusion (MCF) is a CCP “strategy to develop the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) into a ‘world class military’ by 2049,” according to the State Department. “The CCP’s MCF strategy allows a growing number of civilian enterprises and entities to undertake classified military R&D and weapons production.”

Zhu also served as an executive at several “PRC government-controlled and directed companies,” according to the committee’s report. (Read more from “California Biolab Owner Arrested with Alleged Ties to Chinese Military Organizations” HERE)

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Female Boxer Refuses to Fight Trans Opponent Championship Match

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A female boxer in Quebec withdrew from a provincial boxing championship last month after being told without notice that she would have to fight a male-born transgender opponent.

Boxer Dr. Katia Bissonnette of Saguenay refused to step into the ring with transgender opponent Mya Walmsley during the 2023 Provincial Golden Glove Championship, which took place October 27 to 29, according to Reduxx.

The event hosted in Victoriaville, Quebec, by the Quebec Boxing Federation and the KO-96 boxing club was held to give novice fighters a shot at qualifying for the Canadian Championship in December.

But when Bissonnette was told of her match, she says she was unaware that she was to face a male fighter until an hour before fight time.

“I came down from my hotel room to head towards the room where all the boxers were warming up. My coach suddenly took me aside and told me he received information by text message, which he had then validated, that my opponent was not a woman by birth. We did not have any other additional information,” Bissonnette told Reduxx. (Read more from “Female Boxer Refuses to Fight Trans Opponent Championship Match” HERE)

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Elite Universities That Are Hotbeds For Pro-Hamas Activism Got Billions In Federal Grants, Tax Benefits

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Elite universities across the U.S. received over $33 billion in grants and contracts from the federal government since 2018, according to OpenTheBooks.

Ten elite universities with large endowments have taken billions of federal tax dollars, according to a new report from OpenTheBooks. The collective endowments of these universities grew from $172.2 billion in 2018 to $237 billion by the end of 2022, and the endowments reaped a collective $12 billion in special tax treatment benefits during that time frame.

“With the U.S. taxpayer subsidies, tax-breaks and federal payments into these ten elite universities pushing $7 billion per year, it’s time to revisit the definition of a public charity. Collectively, these schools have gamed the tax code for vast institutional enrichment,” Adam Andrzejewski, CEO and founder of OpenTheBooks, told the Daily Caller News Foundation.

Stanford University, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Yale University and Harvard University took nearly $7 billion, $5.9 billion, $3.7 billion, $3.5 billion, $3.3 billion in federal grants and contracts from 2018 to 2022, respectively, according to OpenTheBooks. Princeton University, Brown University and Dartmouth College took nearly $1.8 billion, $1.2 billion, and $775 million, respectively.

Northwestern University and Cornell University took nearly $3 billion, according to the report. (Read more from “Elite Universities That Are Hotbeds For Pro-Hamas Activism Got Billions In Federal Grants, Tax Benefits” HERE)

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Hunter Biden Seeks to Subpoena Donald Trump, Claiming Bias in Gun Case

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Hunter Biden’s lawyers asked the judge presiding over his criminal gun case on Wednesday to subpoena former President Donald Trump, former Attorney General Bill Barr, and two other Trump administration officials.

The request signals Hunter Biden’s legal strategy to accuse the Trump administration of political interference in his gun case, the same accusation IRS whistleblowers leveled against President Joe Biden’s Justice department in their probe of Hunter Biden for tax, gun, and potentially FARA violations.

Hunter Biden’s lawyers asked U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika to issue several subpoenas to:

1. Trump
2. Barr
3. Former acting Deputy Attorney General Richard Donoghue
4. Former acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen

The filing claimed:

Mr. Biden seeks specific information from three former DOJ officials and the former President that goes to the heart of his defense that this is, possibly, a vindictive or selective prosecution arising from an unrelenting pressure campaign beginning in the last administration, in violation of Mr. Biden’s Fifth Amendment rights under the Constitution.

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Disturbing: Transgender Pop Star Sparks Controversy by Encouraging Gay Sex at Concerts Where Children Are Present

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Transgender German pop star Kim Petras has become the center of controversy following recent statements where he expressed a desire for his gay fans to engage in sexual activities during performances of his current concert tour. The controversial remarks were made during an interview with Interview magazine, where Petras acknowledged the occurrence of lewd and pornographic acts taking place in the crowd. The singer stated, “There’s definitely gay sex happening, which is lit. In the crowd, and that’s the goal.”

What intensifies the controversy is that Ticketmaster indicates that children as young as eight are allowed to attend Petras’ tour, with those under 14 required to be accompanied by an adult at all times. This has raised concerns among parents and advocacy groups about the appropriateness of such explicit content in an environment where minors are present. The singer’s tour, inspired by Dante’s Inferno and various other influences like Greek mythology and German fairytales, is known for its “demonic” elements, but Petras’ recent comments have shifted the focus to the explicit nature of the performances.

These developments come amid broader debates on the influence and responsibility of artists in shaping the behavior of their audience, especially when children are part of the demographic. Petras has previously spoken out on transgender medical procedures for minors, opposing the bans on hormone therapy implemented by some U.S. states and European nations.

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Target Faces Controversy: Appointment of ‘Gaycruella’ LGBTQIA+ Strategist Amid Sales Decline and Backlash Over Pride-Themed Products; Target Shuns Christian Shoppers

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The recent appointment of Erik Thompson, also known as “gaycruella,” as Target’s Senior LGBTQIA+ Segmentation Strategist and Pride Lead has sparked controversy in the wake of the company’s consecutive negative sales reports. Thompson shared his new role on Instagram, expressing his eagerness to contribute to reshaping the narrative of Target to cater to all consumers. Despite his enthusiasm, a comment on the post raised concerns about the potential impact on Target’s sales, to which Thompson responded affirmatively, stating that he would indeed make sales tank. Thompson’s LinkedIn profile reveals his history with Target, having been part of the company since 2014 in various roles, and he officially assumed his new position in November 2023.

Target’s recent sales decline, with a 4.9% drop in the third quarter following a 5.4% decline in the second quarter, is attributed to backlash against its Pride-themed products, especially those targeting children. The products included transgender “tuck” swimsuits and LGBTQ-themed books, sparking criticism and leading to negative consumer sentiments. Target CEO Brian Cornell acknowledged the challenging sales trends during the third-quarter earnings report, emphasizing the company’s commitment to regaining growth.

The controversy surrounding Target intensified with the recent revelation of Pride-themed nutcrackers and disabled Santa ornaments for sale. End Wokeness, an online account, shared images of a black Santa Claus in a wheelchair and a Pride nutcracker adorned with LGBTQIA+ symbols, both available on Target’s website. These additions further fueled the debate on the appropriateness of such products and their potential impact on the company’s image and sales.

Target’s decision to appoint Erik Thompson to a prominent LGBTQIA+ role comes amid a challenging period marked by consecutive sales declines and backlash against its Pride-themed merchandise. The controversy surrounding these products and recent additions like Pride-themed nutcrackers and disabled Santa ornaments adds to the scrutiny the company faces.

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Target Shuns Christian Shoppers

By Todd Starnes. Although Target faced Pride Month merchandise boycotts, a lawsuit and a 10% decline in its stock following this year’s controversial collection, the retailer appears to be doubling down on its commitment to this market.

Target has promoted Erik Thompson to Senior LGBTQIA+ Strategist and Pride Lead, according to a @LibsofTikTok post on X and Thompson’s LinkedIn profile.

In his new role overseeing Target’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual marketing, Thompson says he plans to “flip the script and rewrite the narrative of CPG [consumer packaged goods] retail industries to better serve all segments and thoughtfully & authentically cater to *ALL guests, ALL humans & ALL hearts* who enter our stores and across the nation.”

Thompson has been with Target since 2016 and was previously a buyer for four years in its beauty and cosmetics division. Before that, he was an associate buyer between 2016 and 2019 of men’s sportswear. (Read more from “Target Shuns Christian Shoppers” HERE)

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NPR Reporter Observed Ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy Physically Assault GOP Rep Who Voted Him Out

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By New York Post. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was accused Tuesday of elbowing one of the eight Republicans who voted to strip him of the gavel last month.

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) told CNN that McCarthy (R-Calif.) hit him with a “clean shot to the kidneys” as the former speaker walked past Burchett following a House Republican conference meeting.

NPR reporter Claudia Grisales, who was talking with Burchett at the time, tweeted that the impact almost knocked the 59-year-old Tennessean into her.

“Why’d you elbow me in the back, Kevin?” Burchett yelled after the former speaker, according to audio of the exchange. “Hey Kevin, you got any guts!? Jerk.”

Burchett then chased after the-58-year-old McCarthy, who denied he’d done anything untoward.

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‘I Myself Have Been a Victim’: Gaetz Files Complaint Against McCarthy After ‘Sucker Punch’

By Raw Story. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) on Tuesday filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) after he allegedly jabbed his elbow into another member of Congress.

Gaetz explained in a letter to the Ethics Committee that Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) accused McCarthy of elbowing him earlier on Tuesday. Punchbowl News first reported the letter.

“This assault was witnessed by numerous people, including Claudia Griseles of NPR, who was interviewing Rep. Burchett at the time,” Gaetz wrote. “Rep. Burchett has described the attack as a ‘sucker punch’ and ‘a clean shot to the kidney.'”

“Needless to say, this incident deserves immediate and swift investigation by the Ethics Committee,” he continued. “I myself have been a victim of outrageous conduct on the House floor as well, but nothing like an open and public assault on a Member, committed by another Member. The rot starts at the top.”

“I request the House Committee on Ethics to proceed immediately with an investigation into the facts of today’s incident, including interviewing, under oath, the alleged assailant and assailee, and any witnesses.”

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House Intelligence Committee Chairman Calls for Investigation Into Michael Cohen’s Admission of Lying to Congress

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House Intelligence Committee Chairman Michael Turner is asking Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate Michael Cohen after Donald Trump’s former “fixer” admitted in an ongoing civil fraud trial that he lied to Congress.

Cohen, the 77-year-old ex-president’s onetime lawyer, served a three-year prison term for lying in 2017 to the Senate Intelligence Committee and other crimes — and Turner (R-Ohio) says his freshly admitted untruth dating to 2019 before the House Intelligence Committee may warrant another prosecution.

Cohen testified at Trump’s New York fraud trial on Oct. 25 that “yes” he lied in February 2019 to the House panel — a crime punishable by up to five years in prison — when he said Trump didn’t ask him to inflate his personal financial statements.

Under oath before the committee, Cohen said: “Did he ask me to inflate the numbers? Not that I recall, no” — before testifying in court last month that Trump had done just that.

Cohen testified in the trial, “I was tasked by Mr. Trump to increase the total assets based upon a number that he arbitrarily elected … and my responsibility, along with [then-Trump Organization CFO] Allen Weisselberg, primarily, was to reverse engineer.”

Trump lawyer Alina Habba pressed Cohen on the inconsistency.

“Mr. Cohen, were you being honest in front of the Permanent Select Committee when you testified [in] February … 2019?” Habba asked.

“No,” Cohen said. (Read more from “House Intelligence Committee Chairman Calls for Investigation Into Michael Cohen’s Admission of Lying to Congress” HERE)

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Talking to Biden, Preparing for War — U.S. Panel Sees Xi Bracing China for Conflict to Come

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing his military forces for war and directing the rest of the country to prepare for economic hardships that conflict would bring, according to the latest annual report from a congressional commission on China.

The Chinese leader, who also heads the ruling Communist Party and is scheduled to have his first face-to-face meeting in a year with President Biden on Wednesday, has called on government officials and the population to prepare for “worst-case” and “extreme” scenarios as a result of heightened tensions with the United States and its allies in the region.

The 753-page report to Congress by the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission includes an alarming list of indicators that Beijing is preparing for war with the United States.

“Throughout 2023, China accelerated its political, military, economic and information pressure against Taiwan, raising further concerns of potential military action,” Commission co-Chair Carolyn Bartholomew said in releasing the report from the influential advisory body.

On the eve of the meeting with Mr. Biden, the panel said Washington had little to show for a flurry of meetings between senior leaders in recent months trying to moderate Beijing’s policies. (Read more from “Talking to Biden, Preparing for War — U.S. Panel Sees Xi Bracing China for Conflict to Come” HERE)

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Nikki Haley Caught on Camera Proving Exactly Why She’s the Worst Woman for Any Job… (VIDEO)

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One thing even Democrats acknowledge about the Republican base (and even independents) is that immigration is a top issue. For the record, we advocate for less, not more, including the construction of a gigantic border wall and rounding up and sending back the current illegals who have wormed their way in. Any politician who fails to grasp this by now shouldn’t be associated with the new Republican Party.” Instead, they represent a relic of a bygone era, one that was thankfully phased out by the America First movement. Of course, establishment hacks like Nikki Haley continue to cling to the “good old days,” when globalist clowns like Paul Ryan and Mitt Romney were in charge and the American working class suffered due to the failed globalist agenda.

It shouldn’t surprise anyone that Nikki Haley was recently caught on camera proving why she is the worst candidate for the White House job—or any job for that matter. Haley looked and sounded like the most out-of-touch politician on planet Earth while speaking to a crowd in New Hampshire. She echoed the moldy, outdated globalist mantra, claiming that America needs to increase immigration to fill jobs Americans won’t take. This pathetic incident underscores once again that Nikki Haley represents the interests of donors, not We, the people. . .

It turns out Nikki is producing bullsh*t so quickly that we can’t even keep up with her. Now, Nikki Haley is launching an attack on anonymous political speech.

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