Speaker Johnson Calls for GOP Unity Behind Trump as Haley Sputters Forward With Quixotic Campaign (VIDEO)

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is calling for an end to the race for the Republican presidential nomination and for the party to unify around former President Donald Trump after his win in the New Hampshire primary.

“Congratulations to President Trump on his decisive victory tonight in America’s first-in-the-nation primary!” Johnson stated in a release shared via email after the race was called. “Our House Republican leaders and a majority of Republican Senators support his reelection, and Republican voters in Iowa and New Hampshire have strongly backed him at the polls.”

“It’s now past time for the Republican Party to unite around President Trump so we can focus on ending the disastrous Biden presidency and growing our majority in Congress,” the Speaker, who endorsed Trump in November, added.

(Read more from “Speaker Johnson Calls for GOP Unity Behind Trump as Haley Sputters Forward With Quixotic Campaign (VIDEO)” HERE)

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House Ethics Committee Widens Investigation Into Matt Gaetz

The House Ethics Committee is reportedly expanding its investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), reaching out to multiple new witnesses with ties to the initial Justice Department (DOJ) investigation. The Republican-led Committee, initially focused on possible lobbying violations by Gaetz, is now delving into the “sex trafficking investigation” involving the Florida congressman, according to an ABC News report.

The Committee’s outreach to individuals linked to the DOJ’s criminal investigation signals a shift in the probe’s scope. Gaetz responded to the report, stating, “It’s great to see the Ethics Committee has interests beyond trading stocks. They seem to be quite the unusual whales.” The Committee had reopened its investigation in July 2023 after the DOJ requested a delay in the initial probe, which concluded without charges against Gaetz.

The congressman, known for his outspoken nature, emphasized that he was cleared by the DOJ and the FBI, who scrutinized his life for years. Gaetz expressed his belief that the House Ethics Committee is attempting to weaponize its process against him, citing his role as a vocal advocate for addressing national debt and spending issues.

Gaetz asserted, “I’ve never been found to have violated any ethical laws. I won’t be found to have violated them in this matter either.” However, with the Ethics Committee broadening its inquiry and venturing into the sex trafficking allegations, the congressman’s challenges seem to be intensifying.

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Company Sparks Backlash After Using Man to Model Women’s Swimsuit (VIDEO)

Moana Bikini is facing a backlash after using a man to model and promote a racy women’s swimsuit.

The company, owned by Australian “body positive influencer” Karina Irby, posted on its Instagram account a video of male model Jake Young wearing a very revealing “SUGAR SLINKY” one-piece, the New York Post reported. The brand markets itself as “swimwear designed for every BODY!”

Social media users commented on the post and said they were done being customers after seeing the ad.

[Warning: video contains disturbing content.]

“Is that a man? I thought you were about empowering women?” one account posted. “Men seem to be trying to take over everything women hold sacred. Our safe spaces, our identity and now our fashion.”

“I’m sorry you support whatever you like but I don’t agree with men in women’s swimsuits and trying to market it towards women,” the account added. “I’ve been a loyal customer for ten years but I’m done.”

Another said, “Sorry but Moana, this is not how you empower women. This is once again giving men the power over us and saying they do it better.” (Read more from “Company Sparks Backlash After Using Man to Model Women’s Swimsuit” HERE)

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World Health Organization Named Former Prostitute, ‘Genderf**king’ Theorist to Transgender Health Expert Board

The World Health Organization (WHO) established an expert advisory group on transgender health, seeking guidance from a transgender former prostitute who called the line of work “empowering” and an academic attempting to popularize “genderf**king” as a critical legal theory.

The WHO’s Guidelines Development Group on the Health of Trans and Gender Diverse People was established to facilitate the creation of guidelines aimed at “increasing access and utilization of quality and respectful health services by trans and gender diverse people,” and establishing “health policies that support gender-inclusive care, and legal recognition of self-determined gender identity.”

Among the experts named by the WHO is Erika Castellanos, who the WHO says is “a trans woman living with HIV from Belize who resides in the Netherlands.” Castellanos, a former prostitute, is a member of the International AIDS Society, where he focuses on “youth engagement in HIV activism.” It also includes Florence Ashley, an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta and former clerk at the Supreme Court of Canada, who the WHO describes as a “transfeminine jurist and bioethicist whose work focuses on trans issues in the legal and healthcare systems.” His most recent work is on how to use “genderf**king” as a strategy to resist “gender governance.”

The WHO’s decision to staff the board with radical transgender activists calls into question the organization’s ability to objectively assess the medical consequences of interventions that attempt to modify one’s sex. (Read more from “World Health Organization Named Former Prostitute, ‘Genderf**king’ Theorist to Transgender Health Expert Board” HERE)

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Poll Reveals American Support for Hamas

A recent Harvard-Harris poll conducted among 2,346 registered voters from January 17-19 sheds light on American sentiments regarding the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The key findings indicate an overwhelming 80% of American voters supporting Israel, while 20% express support for the Hamas terrorist organization.

The survey, conducted with a margin of error not specified, provides insights into the diverse opinions across different age groups. Despite the overall support for Israel, younger voters stand out in their perspectives. This demographic tends to believe in the potential for negotiating with Hamas for peace, supporting an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, and favoring the restoration of the Palestinian Authority in the region. Notably, a majority of 18-24-year-olds express the belief that Israel is committing “genocide” in Gaza, despite a simultaneous majority view that Israel aims to avoid civilian casualties.

The poll also touches on various aspects related to the conflict, including opinions on the nature of the Hamas attack on Israel in October, views on President Joe Biden’s Iran policy, and support for U.S. strikes against Houthi terrorists in Yemen.

It is evident from the survey that while there is significant backing for Israel, opinions diverge, especially among the younger demographic, pointing to the concerning perspectives on the ongoing situation in the region.

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Court Finds Justin Trudeau’s Use of Counter-Terrorism Law Against Freedom Convoy Unconstitutional

A Canadian Federal Court Judge found Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s use of a counter-terrorism law to shut down the Freedom Convoy trucker protests against vaccine mandates and other lockdown measures in 2022 unconstitutional.

Federal Court Justice Richard Mosley ruled that the use of the Emergencies Act by the Liberal government of Justin Trudeau to shut down a series of trucker-led protests in February of 2022 was “unreasonable”, CBC reports.

The ruling came in response to a legal case brought forward by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, the Canadian Constitution Foundation, and other individuals who argued that the protests did not meet the legal threshold for the government to use the powers granted under the act, which had never been used and was originally intended as a means of combatting terrorists.

The protests, which began in January of 2022, were almost entirely peaceful and featured truckers using their vehicles to block roads in Ottawa and along the U.S. border in opposition to vaccine mandates and other lockdown diktats, for which they were falsely branded as “racists” by the Trudeau government.

The triggering of the Emergencies Act by Trudeau — reportedly at the urging of the Biden administration in the United States — allowed the government to arrest the leaders of the Freedom Convoy, freeze bank accounts of protesters, and seise donations intended for the protest. (Read more from “Court Finds Justin Trudeau’s Use of Counter-Terrorism Law Against Freedom Convoy Unconstitutional” HERE)

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Investigation Needed: Alarming Surge in Excess Deaths Raises Questions About COVID Vaccination Efficacy

In a recent revelation that challenges the prevailing narrative surrounding COVID-19 and vaccinations, front-line hospital doctors and nurses are shedding light on a concerning trend. According to their shared experiences and evidence, a significant number of vaccinated Americans who end up hospitalized for COVID-19 are documented as unvaccinated.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had asserted that vaccines would reduce the chances of hospitalization and death, forming a cornerstone of the vaccination campaign. However, this narrative is now being labeled as a fabrication based on allegedly corrupted U.S. data. The consequence of this misinformation has been the widespread acceptance of what is described as a “toxic and lethal experimental gene therapy” by millions of Americans who believed it would save their lives.

Authors of three major media Op-Eds, including publications in The Hill, Newsweek, and USA Today, assert that federal public health agencies have long been influenced by the pharmaceutical industry. As a response, they call on Americans to stop relying on these agencies until they can be restructured to work in the public’s best interest.

The alarming trend of excess deaths has caught the attention of life insurers, who reported an additional 158,000 deaths in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the same period in 2019. This figure surpasses the combined losses from every war since Vietnam, prompting a call for urgent investigation. Actuarial reports used by insurers reveal a disproportionate increase in deaths among young working-age individuals, leading to concerns about the traditionally healthiest sector of society experiencing such high mortality rates.

Surprisingly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decided in September to archive its excess deaths webpage, stating that “these datasets will no longer be updated.” This move has left many wondering why public health agencies are not actively investigating and addressing the unexpected surge in deaths.

The authors emphasize the need for a high-level, unbiased commission to conduct a thorough examination of the measures taken to combat the pandemic. They argue that lockdowns, treatment protocols, vaccination campaigns, and unprecedented censorship of dissent need to be scrutinized. Actuaries and industry analysts predict that excess deaths will continue among people with life insurance through 2030, especially at younger ages.

This phenomenon extends beyond the United States, with the United Kingdom and Australia also reporting more excess deaths than usual. The unexplained increase in mortality among prime-of-life individuals prompts a call for collaborative investigations between governments, regulatory agencies, and life insurers to understand and address this ongoing wave of excess deaths.

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GOP Congressman Alleges Government Coverup in January 6 Pipe Bomb Incident

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) has raised serious concerns regarding the handling of the purported pipe bombs placed outside the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC) prior to the Capitol riot. Massie, a member of the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, believes that there may have been a coverup and suggested potential involvement of law enforcement in planting the bombs.

Massie, who examined thousands of hours of video footage and other evidence from January 6, asserted that the bombs could be the subject of an ongoing coverup. He questioned why Democrats, who have emphasized the severity of the events on January 6, have not highlighted the two operable pipe bombs as a significant threat.

In an interview with The Daily Wire, Massie expressed concern about the lack of promotion of the pipe bomb threat, considering its potential severity. Video footage identified by Massie shows law enforcement officers reacting nonchalantly after being notified of the pipe bomb, raising questions about their response.

The Congressman pointed to the fact that Kamala Harris, then soon-to-be vice president, was in the building at the time of the pipe bomb incident. However, the video shows officers behaving casually in the vicinity, even letting children walk past the area. Massie wants to know why a Secret Service sweep before Harris’s entry did not detect the pipe bomb situated only 30 feet away.

The Democrat-led January 6 committee, chaired by Rep. Bennie Thompson, did not extensively mention the pipe bombs in its final report, raising further questions about the handling of this sensational aspect of the day.

Security cameras captured a person apparently planting the bomb on the night of January 5. However, the quality of the video footage turned over by the DNC was notably lower than expected.

The FBI stated that the bombs were “viable” but connected to a 60-minute kitchen timer, making it impossible to trigger an explosion the next day. Massie, an engineer, challenged this assertion, stating that a kitchen timer does not create an electrical impulse and would require a battery to ignite.

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Professor and Election Expert Hacks Into Dominion Voting Machine in Court, Using ONLY a Pen

In June 2023, the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Georgia unsealed the 96-page Halderman Report – the Security Analysis of Georgia’s ImageCast X Ballot Marking Devices. . .

University of Michigan Professor of Computer Science and Engineering J. Alex Halderman and Security Researcher and Assistant Professor at Auburn University Drew Sringall collaborated on the report where they discovered many exploitable vulnerabilities in the Dominion Voting Systems’ ImageCast X system. . .

Now this… on Friday, in a Federal Court In Atlanta, Georgia, J. Alex Halderman was able to HACK A DOMINION VOTING MACHINE to change the tabulation In Front Of U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg in the courtroom!

Halderman USED ONLY A PEN TO CHANGE VOTE TOTALS!

This is part of a long-running lawsuit by election integrity activists set as a bench trial.

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Hamas Official Declares Rejection of Two-State Solution, Calls for Israel’s Demise

A senior Hamas official has openly admitted that his terror group will never accept a two-state solution — and boasted that its Oct. 7 attack proved it is possible to expand the Palestinian territory and wipe out Israel.

Khaled Mashal — a key figure helping to run the terror organization from Qatar — claimed in a videotaped interview with Kuwaiti podcaster Amar Taki last week that Gazans and Israelis cannot co-exist, a sentiment he said was made all too clear after Oct. 7.

“I would like to say two things about the two-state solution. First, we have nothing to do with the two-state solution,” the 67-year-old terrorist said in a translation provided by MEMRI TV. “We reject this notion, because it means you would get a promise for a [Palestinian] state, yet you are required to recognize the legitimacy of the other state, which is the Zionist entity.

“This is unacceptable,” he added. “We demand to be liberated, to get rid of the occupation and to have our independence and our state.”

Mashal also acknowledged that Hamas was never an organization that would just govern Gaza after it came to power in 2007 but one that would destroy the Jewish state. (Read more from “Hamas Official Declares Rejection of Two-State Solution, Calls for Israel’s Demise” HERE)

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