Scott Bessent Tells Kristen Welker When Americans Should See Lower Prices

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told “Meet the Press” host Kristen Welker on Sunday that Americans should start seeing lower prices on some products within weeks.

President Donald Trump announced Nov. 14 that tariffs on some imported grocery items would be suspended, citing progress in trade talks. Bessent told Welker the Trump administration was making progress in reducing prices by addressing illegal immigration and also trying to get lower interest rates while reducing inflation.

“In March of 2024 I wrote a piece, and I talked about the three I’s that were killing Americans: immigration, interest rates, and inflation. President [Trump]’s closed the border and the mass immigration is gone, and that was putting a lot of the immigration was putting upward pressure on housing, downward pressure on wages.”

“Interest rates are down and now we are starting to see the affordability. The prices get better. We had a very big October for home sales,” Bessent continued. “Energy prices: gasoline is down. We saw— we believe health care is gonna come down: we will see an announcement this coming week on that. And so, across the board, prices are starting to come down. We’re having Thanksgiving week. This will be the lowest cost for a Thanksgiving dinner in four years. Turkey prices are down 16%.”

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NFL’s First Transgender Cheerleader Says Panthers Fired Him Because He Is Trans

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The NFL’s first transgender cheerleader, Justine Lindsay, claims he was fired by the Carolina Panthers just because he is a trans person.

“I was cut because I’m trans,” Lindsay claimed in an Instagram Live video, according to Blavity. “I don’t wanna hear nobody saying ‘She didn’t wanna come back.’ Why the hell would I not wanna come back to an organization that I’ve been a part of for three years?”

Lindsay says he is “devastated,” “stung,” and “hurt” by the firing, but is not necessarily attacking the Panthers. . .

Lindsay joined the TopCats cheer squad in 2022 and spent three seasons with them. But earlier this year, the cheerleader and trans trendsetter said he would not be returning next season. (Read more from “NFL’s First Transgender Cheerleader Says Panthers Fired Him Because He Is Trans” HERE)

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Shock Resignation: Trump Celebrates Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Exit as “Great News for the Country”

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President Donald Trump reacted swiftly Friday night to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) surprise announcement that she will resign from Congress, calling the decision “great news” for the United States.

“I think it’s great news for the country,” Trump told ABC News in a brief phone interview. The president said that Greene had not informed him of her plans in advance but appeared unconcerned, adding, “Nah, it doesn’t matter, you know? But I think it’s great. I think she should be happy.”

Greene, who represents Georgia’s 14th District, announced that her last day in office would be January 5, 2026. Her resignation caps a dramatic and very public falling-out with Trump, whom she has supported since entering Congress and throughout his political comeback.

The split between the two formerly close political allies escalated over the past several weeks. Trump recently withdrew his endorsement of Greene and signaled that he would support a primary challenger if one emerged.

In her resignation statement posted to X, Greene said she would not force her constituents, or herself, through a bitter primary fight fueled by the president she helped elect.

“I have too much self-respect and dignity, love my family too much, and do not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the President we all fought for,” she wrote.

Greene argued that such a battle would drain tens of millions of dollars and could weaken Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, all while forcing her to defend Trump against impeachment efforts after “he hatefully dumped tens of millions of dollars against me and tried to destroy me.”

“It’s all so absurd and completely unserious,” she said. “I refuse to be a ‘battered wife’ hoping it all goes away and gets better.”

Greene emphasized her long-standing loyalty to Trump, pointing out that she left her mother’s side during her father’s brain surgery in order to vote against Trump’s second impeachment in 2021. She noted that her voting record has aligned with the president and Republicans “almost entirely,” except on several key issues including:

Opposition to H-1B visa policies she believes displace American workers

Foreign military involvement

Pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files

“Loyalty should be a two way street,” Greene wrote, arguing that Republican lawmakers should be able to vote according to conscience and the interests of their constituents without being branded disloyal to Trump.

Greene also addressed criticism she received from Trump and allies for supporting legislation to compel the Department of Justice to release remaining Epstein-related files. Trump allegedly called her a “traitor” and a “lunatic” over the effort, despite the Epstein scandal remaining a high-profile topic among many conservatives.

“Standing up for American women who were raped at 14, trafficked and used by rich powerful men, should not result in me being called a traitor and threatened by the President of the United States of America, whom I fought for,” she wrote.

Greene’s decision brings an abrupt end to a term defined by outspoken advocacy for Trump, frequent breaks with Republican leadership, and national controversy. A major figure in the MAGA movement, Greene rose to prominence by railing against the political establishment, supporting hardline policy positions, and promoting conspiracy theories on social media and in public remarks.

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Bill, Hillary Clinton Threatened With Contempt of Congress as House Expands Jeffrey Epstein Probe

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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has ordered Bill and Hillary Clinton to appear for depositions next month for the panel’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — or face possible contempt of Congress.

Comer initially subpoenaed the former first couple on Aug. 5 to answer questions about their relationship with Epstein — but the Clintons’ attorney in a Nov. 3 response had asked for his clients to make merely “a written proffer of what little information” they have.

“Given the admission that your clients possess some relevant information, your position amounts to a demand that the Committee forgo in-person testimony, potentially relevant to its legislative oversight,” the powerful GOP chairman said.

“Additionally, your suggestion that your clients’ testimony would not be relevant to the stated purposes of the Committee’s investigation because the events in question took place outside of the Clintons’ respective official duties misses the Committee’s point,” Comer added.

“It is precisely the fact President Clinton and Secretary Clinton each maintained relationships with Mr. Epstein and Ms. Maxwell in their personal capacities as private citizens that is of interest to the Committee.” (Read more from “Bill, Hillary Clinton Threatened With Contempt of Congress as House Expands Jeffrey Epstein Probe” HERE)

Famous Rapper Received Over $100 Million in Foreign Cash to Help Obama Win, Gets 14 Years in Prison

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. . .Fugees rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign cash to former President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign.

The Brooklyn-born Grammy winner — who co-founded the hip hop group with singers Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean — stayed mum as U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly handed down the hefty sentence Thursday in Washington, DC.

Michel, 52, also received three years of probation and was ordered last month to forfeit $64 million linked to the federal crimes.

The “Ready or Not” rapper was found guilty in April 2023 of 10 counts of conspiracy and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government — after a high-profile trial that included testimony from actor Leonardo DiCaprio and former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Michel ran an international scheme in which he took $120 million from Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho, who wanted to gain political influence in the United States, the Justice Department said. (Read more from “Famous Rapper Received Over $100 Million in Foreign Cash to Help Obama Win, Gets 14 Years in Prison” HERE)

Trump’s “Lovefest” with Mamdani in the Oval Office: Another MAGA Split in the Making?

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. . .Zohran Mamdani’s high-stakes White House meeting turned into a Freaky Friday lovefest – as President Trump lauded the socialist mayor-elect and predicted he’ll make New York City great again.

A sitting Trump, with Mamdani standing by his side behind the Resolute Desk, heaped praise on the democratic socialist, jovially touching his arm as he helped him dodge tough questions and unexpectedly predicted his mayoralty will be a success.

“I think he wants to make it greater than ever before,” Trump told reporters. “And if he can, we’ll be out there cheering. I’ll be cheering for him.”

The erstwhile foes’ gobsmackingly friendly joint appearance came after a 45-minute closed-door sit-down in the Oval Office, which they both touted as productive and focused on Mamdani’s core campaign issue of affordability.

“He’s different than your typical guy,” Trump said, adding Mamdani “has a chance to really do something great for New York.”

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US Peace Plan Asks Almost Nothing of Russia, Leaving Some American Officials Questioning Why Kyiv Would Accept It

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The US peace plan to end the war in Ukraine contains almost no concessions from Russia aside from it abandoning its vow to take over the entire country — and American officials say they can’t see why Kyiv would accept the proposal.

The plan, devised by President Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, after consultations with both Ukrainian and Russian officials, would see Kyiv surrendering the entirety of its Donbas region.

The handed-over area would include territory that the Kremlin hasn’t even been able to secure for more than a decade, since it made a separate land grab for it in 2014.

The proposed pact also calls for Ukraine to pledge to never join NATO, shrink its armed forces from its current estimated 900,000 to 600,000 personnel — and grant amnesty for all parties involved in wartime actions, eliminating any future legal claims over Russian war crimes.

Some US officials and experts characterized the plan as a no-win for Kyiv. (Read more from “US Peace Plan Asks Almost Nothing of Russia, Leaving Some American Officials Questioning Why Kyiv Would Accept It” HERE)

Traitor Who Sold American Secrets to Israel Hammers Trump as “Madman”

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According to a report from the New York Times, [convicted spy Jonathan] Pollard met with Huckabee at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem in July for a discussion that was “kept off Mr. Huckabee’s official schedule,” and revealed for the first time on Thursday.

. . .In his interview with the Times, Pollard also attacked President Trump, calling him a “madman who has literally sold us down the drain, for Saudi gold.”

Pollard, a former U.S. intelligence analyst, was sentenced to life in prison in 1987 after it was discovered that he had been selling American secrets to Israel, including the names of thousands of U.S. intelligence agency sources.

Pollard was released from prison in 2015 and moved to Israel in 2020 – flying on a private jet owned by top Trump donor Sheldon Adelson to Tel Aviv, where he was given a hero’s welcome by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

In 2021, Trump pardoned Aviem Sella, the Israeli handler who recruited Pollard to spy on the United States. (Read more from “Traitor Who Sold American Secrets to Israel Hammers Trump as “Madman” HERE)

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New Jersey Korean Spa Forced to Allow Trans Women in Female Nude Section After Being Sued

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A popular Korean spa in New Jersey, where nudity is compulsory, will now let transgender women use the female-only section — even if they have male genitals — after being slapped with a lawsuit.

King Spa in Palisades Park recently changed its policies after it was sued by a trans woman for refusing to let [him] use the female facilities — despite [him] still having male anatomy, according to court documents obtained by The Post.

Under the change, the spa’s policy now clearly states that any guest may use the locker room that aligns with the gender identity displayed on their government- or state-issued photo ID.

If any spa-goer is uncomfortable with sharing facilities with a trans person who may have different genitalia from them, the policy states the customer can either request a private spa or give up use of the communal facilities going forward.

The wellness facility, which models itself after the traditional Korean spa known as a jimjilbang, requires men and women to be segregated in certain areas where clothing and any form of covering is banned. (Read more from “New Jersey Korean Spa Forced to Allow Trans Women in Female Nude Section After Being Sued” HERE)

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Top Conservative Pollster Says Trump Abandoning MAGA, Setting Up the GOP to be “Crushed”

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Respected conservative pollster Richard Baris, known for his accurate reads on voter sentiment and one of the few who correctly forecasted Trump’s wins in both 2016 and 2020 when most others failed, has issued a stark “5-alarm” warning to President Trump and the MAGA movement. In analysis following the recent off-year elections in Virginia and New Jersey, Baris uncovered a troubling trend: significant drop-off among Republican voters who simply stayed home. While losses in deep-blue states were expected, the sheer scale of GOP abstention points to deeper MAGA discontent that could spell serious trouble for the 2026 midterms.

Baris, director of Big Data Poll and a regular on Steve Bannon’s War Room, stresses that traditional kitchen-table issues like the economy, immigration, and crime, are not what’s killing enthusiasm right now. Instead, his post-election surveying in New Jersey and Virginia revealed two standout grievances: Trump’s perceived sidelining of domestic priorities in favor of foreign entanglements (particularly, the administration’s focus on Israel) and his gross mishandling of the Epstein files release. The recent government shutdown ranked a very distant third.

Trump’s initial dismissal of Epstein questions as a “Dem hoax” landed poorly with a base that sees elite accountability and the Deep State as core reasons they voted for him. As Baris noted on X while quoting his earlier warnings: “Five months after our early warning poll, it’s becoming mainstream knowledge the mishandling of the #EpsteinFiles played a bigger role in the decline of Trump’s approval than some wanted to believe . . . I tried, CK. I did.”

Baris’s reference to Charlie Kirk (“CK”) was an apparent reminder that he had warned Kirk and others in the Trump orbit months earlier that downplaying or bungling the Epstein release would demoralize key voter demographics.

In a separate appearance relayed by Trump administration alum Grace Chong, Baris told Bannon bluntly: GOP voters feel the administration “got sidelined with things they did not care about,” and the shutdown only compounded the malaise. “The right needs a wake-up call,” he said. “They need to change this fast or they are going to get crushed.”

These frustrations are now showing up in broader polling, with Trump’s approval ratings softening amid nonstop attacks from Democrats, the media, and even 2028 hopefuls inside the party. Many in the base remain furious over the continued lack of accountability for Deep State figures despite repeated promises to drain the swamp.

The clear message is: don’t panic yet, but act immediately. There is still time to course-correct before the midterms, but pretending Democrats are too extreme to stage a comeback ignores recent history like New York City’s extreme leftward lurch. Baris’s track record makes his alarm impossible to dismiss as establishment spin, especially since he’s one of the only pollsters praised by Trump for his accuracy.

The path forward, according to Baris and other pro-MAGA analysts, is straightforward: refocus relentlessly on what actually animates the base: crushing inflation and economic pain, sealing the border, fighting crime in the streets, releasing the Epstein files unredacted, and delivering real prosecutions of the Deep State. If the President ignores this, the GOP will get crushed in 2026.