Hollywood Celebrities Freak as SCOTUS Takes Up Trump Immunity Case: ‘F**k The Supreme Court’

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The day after the Supreme Court ruled that it would take up former President Donald Trump’s immunity case, Hollywood celebrities appear to have received their marching orders — to smear and delegitimize the court in the mind of the American public.

With alarming ferocity, Hollywood stars are trying to gin up popular outrage, using the ruling as an opportunity to push the Democrats’ agenda of packing the court and singling out Justice Clarence Thomas for more political persecution.

“Fuck the Supreme Court,” wrote Ellen Barkin.

“Thomas needs to be in jail,” rocker Steven van Zandt posted. . .

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court granted former President Donald Trump’s request to decide if he is immune from criminal prosecution for acts taken during his time in office. The ruling represents a significant blow to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s case since it would mean the trial potentially wouldn’t happen until after the November election.

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India and South Africa Derail China-Backed Investment Deal at WTO

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In a surprising turn of events at the World Trade Organization (WTO) conference in Abu Dhabi, India and South Africa have put a roadblock in the passage of a significant investment agreement, potentially impacting investments worth hundreds of billions of dollars, particularly in China.

India and South Africa formally objected to the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFD), supported by China and introduced by Chile and South Korea. The deal, estimated to cover projects ranging from $200 billion to $800 billion, faced resistance from the two nations, raising questions about the fate of these investments, often earmarked for developing nations in the “Global South.”

Exercising their right to file formal objections, India and South Africa expressed concerns that the IFD would compromise the multilateral essence of the WTO by imposing binding regulations on all member nations.

India suggested that negotiations for the IFD should take place outside the WTO, emphasizing that interested nations could reach an agreement independently. This stance aligns with a specific set of WTO procedures, necessitating unanimous agreement from all members for such agreements.

While not explicitly stated, India’s reservations hint at concerns that the IFD, often dubbed “China’s IFD” by Indian media, might serve as a strategic move by China and its allies in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). There are apprehensions about the potential favoritism towards countries heavily reliant on Chinese investments and those with substantial sovereign wealth funds. Efforts are underway by WTO leaders to persuade India and South Africa to withdraw their objections.

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Poll Reveals American’s Top Worry: Border Invasion

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A recent Gallup poll has unveiled a notable spike in concerns among Americans regarding illegal immigration, with a record-high 55 percent considering it a “critical threat” to the nation’s vital interests. The survey, conducted from February 1-20 and encompassing more than 1,000 participants, sheds light on the public’s growing apprehensions over the issue.

The poll indicates an 8 percentage point increase from the previous year, with more than half of U.S. respondents expressing heightened concerns about the impact of “large numbers of immigrants entering the United States illegally.” This surpasses the highest recorded percentage of 50 percent in 2004.

Immigration has now taken the forefront as the most commonly cited problem, with 28 percent of participants naming it as the most important issue facing the U.S. This represents a notable shift from the prior month when only 20 percent expressed similar sentiments.

Gallup’s findings showcase a historic low in congressional job approval, plummeting to 12 percent. This dissatisfaction is further compounded by concerns over the government’s handling of immigration issues.

President Joe Biden’s approval rating on immigration has hit a personal low at 28 percent. Additional polls from CBS and Harvard CAPS/Harris also underscore declining approval for the administration’s approach to border security.

The poll coincided with the setback of a controversial border “reform” bill in the U.S. Senate, facing criticism for its perceived ulterior motives and failing to secure broad support.

A notable development amidst rising immigration concerns is the support of half of the nation’s governors for Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s initiatives to counter the surge of illegal immigrants. The Biden administration has faced backlash for its response to the border situation.

President Biden, grappling with declining poll numbers, reportedly placed responsibility on governors during a meeting, asserting that his hands are tied in addressing the border crisis.

Ira Mehlman, media director for the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), criticized Biden’s response, contending that the president had the authority to address security concerns at the southwest border from the moment he assumed office.

Republican State Senator Says Christian Constituents ‘Don’t Want That Filth in Oklahoma’ When Talking About LGBTQ+ Agenda

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A Republican state senator in Oklahoma isn’t backing down after he referred to certain people pushing the LGBTQ+ agenda as “filth” and infuriated many.

Sen. Tom Woods (R) was speaking at a legislative forum sponsored by the Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce when he made the comments. He was referring to the death of Nex Benedict, a transgender student at an Oklahoma high school.

“My heart goes out to that scenario, if that is the case,” he said in the recording. “But we represent a constituency. We are a Republican state – supermajority – in the House and Senate. I represent a constituency that doesn’t want that filth in Oklahoma.” . . .

“You know we are a religious state and we are going to fight it to keep that filth out of the state of Oklahoma because we are a Christian state – we are a moral state,” he added. “We are a Republican state. I’m going to vote my district. I’m going to vote my values. And we don’t want that in the state of Oklahoma.”

Liberals and LGBTQ+ advocates pounced on the comments to accuse Woods and other Republicans of using rhetoric that led to the death of Benedict. Contrary to the media and liberal narrative, police indicated that the transgender student did not pass away directly because of a bathroom fight at the school. (Read more from “Republican State Senator Says Christian Constituents ‘Don’t Want That Filth in Oklahoma’ When Talking About LGBTQ+ Agenda” HERE)

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LOL: Biden Remains ‘Fit for Duty,’ Physician to the President Says in Memo

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Physician to the president Kevin O’Connor declared in a memo to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre that the president remains “fit for duty and fully executes all of his responsibilities without any exemptions or accommodations.”

“This patient’s current medical considerations are detailed as above, and remain stable and well-controlled. They include obstructive sleep apnea, a-fib with normal ventricular response, hyperlipidemia, gastroesophageal reflux, seasonal allergies, spinal arthritis and sensory peripheral neuropathy of the feet. For these, he takes three common prescription medications and three common over-the-counter medications,” O’Connor noted.

“President Biden is a healthy, active, robust, 81-year-old male, who remains fit to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency, to include those as Chief Executive, Head of State and Commander in Chief,” the physician added.

Jean-Pierre said during a press briefing on Wednesday that Biden’s doctor and the neurologist do not think that the president needs a cognitive test.

Biden, who is the oldest president in U.S. history and would be 86 by the end of a second term in office, is currently seeking re-election and appears likely to easily lock up his party’s presidential nomination. (Read more from “LOL: Biden Remains ‘Fit for Duty,’ Physician to the President Says in Memo” HERE)

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Ridiculous: Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff Under Fire for ‘Dead-Naming’ Trans-Identifying Composer

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The team behind Disney+ “Star Wars” spinoff “The Bad Batch” is under fire after a trans-identifying composer who contributed to the show was reportedly “dead-named” in the credits of the most recent episode.

The error was highlighted by an X account belonging to the “Daughters of Ferrix” podcast — which, according to the account bio, explores “‘Star Wars’ from a political, historical, and queer perspective.”

“The newest episode of #TheBadBatch deadnames trans composer Deana Kiner in the credits. This shouldn’t have happened in the first place, so it’s something that LFL or Disney need to fix NOW,” the podcast account posted on X along with a screenshot showing the composer listed as “Dean Kiner” rather than “Deana Kiner” in the credits.

“Was this done with malice? I thoroughly doubt it. But it is EXTREMELY careless, particularly because the previous three episodes, as released a week ago, didn’t carry the error. Someone f***ed up big,” the complaint continued, along with a screenshot from a previous episode showing Kiner’s first name as “Deana.”

The follow-up post tagged both “The Bad Batch” head writer and producer Jennifer Corbett and the official Disney+ Help account, demanding that someone look into the situation and resolve it. (Read more from “Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff Under Fire for ‘Dead-Naming’ Trans-Identifying Composer” HERE)

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Democrat Judge Removes Trump From State’s Presidential Ballot

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A Democrat state judge in Illinois ordered on Wednesday that former President Donald Trump must be removed from the presidential ballot, claiming that Trump engaged in insurrection during the January 6 riot on the U.S. Capitol.

Judge Tracie R. Porter of the State Circuit Court in Cook County ruled that the State Board of Elections “shall remove Donald J. Trump from the ballot for the General Primary Election on March 19, 2024, or cause any votes cast for him to be suppressed.”

Porter stayed her order, giving Trump until Friday to appeal her ruling while early voting in the state’s presidential primary is already underway.

“The Soros-funded Democrat front-groups continue to attempt to interfere in the election and deny President Trump his rightful place on the ballot,” a spokesperson for the Trump Campaign said in a statement. “Today, an activist Democrat judge in Illinois summarily overruled the state’s board of elections and contradicted earlier decisions from dozens of other state and federal jurisdictions. This is an unconstitutional ruling that we will quickly appeal. In the meantime, President Trump remains on the Illinois ballot, is dominating the polls, and will Make America Great Again!” (Read more from “Democrat Judge Removes Trump From State’s Presidential Ballot” HERE)

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Report: FBI Plans to Arrest Blaze Media Reporter Without Telling Him What Charges He’s Facing (UPDATE: he was arrested)

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The FBI is expected to arrest a Blaze Media reporter on Friday for what appears to be his coverage of demonstrations at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, without informing him of what charges he’s facing.

On Tuesday, investigative reporter Steve Baker revealed that following months of delay, federal authorities informed his legal team there is a signed warrant for his arrest and that he is to self-surrender for “alleged J6 crimes” in Dallas, Texas, on Friday morning. Baker has been at the forefront of reporting on the more questionable aspects of the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

According to Baker, he is to turn himself over to the FBI at 7 a.m. on Friday, at which point federal officials will “transport [him] to the Dallas courthouse, where [he] can meet [his] attorney at 9:30 am.” An unnamed federal prosecutor reportedly told Baker’s attorneys that he is to wear “shorts and sandals” during his surrender, representing an effort by the FBI and Department of Justice (DOJ) to give Baker “a dose of the personal humiliation treatment.”

A hearing before a federal magistrate is purportedly set to take place at 10 a.m. Baker was initially informed of the DOJ’s intention to charge him over his J6 reporting in December but was told by the FBI his self-surrender date would be “postponed until after Christmas,” according to Blaze News.

While the feds reportedly claimed they have no intention of detaining Baker and the charges against him are “non-violent misdemeanors,” the Blaze Media reporter nor his attorneys have been informed what specific counts he’s facing, signaling a potential violation of the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees individuals accused of a crime a right to “be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation.” Blaze News reported that “the powers that be won’t tell [Baker’s] attorney about the charges because they believe Baker will post them on social media.”

(Read more from “Report: FBI Plans to Arrest Blaze Media Reporter Without Telling Him What Charges He’s Facing” HERE)

UPDATE: The FBI did, in fact, arrest the reporter. Click HERE to read about what happened.

Biden Prioritizes Gun Control Amidst Tragic Murder Committed By Illegal Alien

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In the wake of the tragic death of nursing student Laken Riley, allegedly killed by an illegal alien, President Joe Biden has once again turned his attention to gun control measures as part of his strategy to address crime. Despite the circumstances surrounding Riley’s death, Biden emphasized his commitment to banning “assault weapons” and “high-capacity” magazines. Riley’s cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head, according to People magazine.

While the death of Laken Riley is undeniably heartbreaking, the immediate response from President Biden to push for stricter gun control raises concerns among conservatives. The emphasis on banning “assault weapons” and limiting magazine capacities deflects from the root of the cause of the crime, which is Biden’s out-of-control border crisis.

In his remarks, President Biden claimed his administration prioritizes progress over politics in the pursuit of safer communities. Strengthening law enforcement, securing borders, and addressing the root causes of crime are essential components of a comprehensive strategy that goes beyond political rhetoric. It’s essential that Biden closes our open borders.

FBI Informant’s Flawed Rap Won’t Help Hunter Biden in Impeachment Probe of Family Business

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Democrats have been slavering over the indictment of Alexander Smirnov, the trusted FBI paid informant of 13 years standing who they have branded a Russian spy before he even goes to trial.

Hunter Biden used Smirnov as a crutch in his opening statement to the impeachment committee Wednesday, claiming “Smirnov… has made you dupes in carrying out a Russian disinformation campaign waged against my father.”

There’s barely a Democrat alive who doesn’t invoke Russia when the heat comes on. . .

Rep. Eric Swalwell’s tweet this week was among his most coherent: “Trump is Putin. Putin is Trump. Beating Trump this fall mean beating Putin.” . . .

Rep. Jamie Raskin rushed out of Hunter’ deposition hearing room after only an hour to cry “Smirnov,” who is so irrelevant he wasn’t even a witness to the impeachment inquiry since nobody knew who he was. (Read more from “FBI Informant’s Flawed Rap Won’t Help Hunter Biden in Impeachment Probe of Family Business” HERE)

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