Favoritism, Cover-Ups Reveal Culture of Corruption in US Capitol Police Leadership

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Corruption is endemic at the highest levels of the United States Capitol Police, especially among the special agents and officers who serve in the department’s dignitary protection detail, a Blaze Media investigation has found.

Internal discipline reports show a pattern of officers failing upward. Proven instances of fraud, forgery, theft, perjury, and drunk driving on duty going back to the late 1990s led to promotions rather than dismissals and prosecutions, discipline reports obtained by Blaze Media show.

High-ranking USCP officials, including a present-day deputy chief and an assistant chief, were implicated and faced discipline and possible termination in a fraudulent overtime pay scheme that defrauded the government of tens of thousands of dollars, according to documents obtained by Blaze Media and a former Capitol Police sergeant. A lieutenant involved in the scam left the Capitol Police and now works for the U.S. Senate sergeant at arms. . .

The National Journal story relied in part on the account of Rhoda Henderson, a retired USCP sergeant and whistleblower. In an exclusive interview with Blaze Media, Henderson confirmed that the officers involved were current USCP Assistant Chief Sean Gallagher, current Deputy Chief John Erickson, and Wendy Colmore, who is now director of central operations for the U.S. Senate sergeant at arms.

Gallagher was a captain with the dignitary protection detail and the alleged “ringleader” at the time of the payroll scheme, while Erickson and Colmore were both lieutenants under Gallagher’s command. (Read more from “Favoritism, Cover-Ups Reveal Culture of Corruption in US Capitol Police Leadership” HERE)

Biden Administration’s Paperwork Failure Results in Dismissal of 200,000 Deportation Cases

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The Biden administration failed to file court papers in hundreds of thousands of deportation cases, which were as a result tossed by judges.

The Department of Homeland Security enforces immigration laws by issuing a Notice to Appear (NTA) to each illegal immigrant and filing it in court. But in approximately 200,000 cases in which NTAs were issued to aliens at the border, triggering the creation of a court date, DHS never filed the actual paper with the court, according to new data obtained by the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, an academic group better known as TRAC.

In immigration courts in Houston, Texas, and Miami, Florida, both immigration hotbeds, more than half of their deportation cases have been dismissed for that reason since fiscal year 2021.

“These large numbers of dismissals and what then happens raise serious concerns,” the nonpartisan group, affiliated with Syracuse University, said in its report. The percentage of immigration cases that were dismissed skyrocketed immediately upon President Joe Biden taking office, rising from 0.1% in 2017 and 1.2% in 2019 to 10.6% in 2021. (Read more from “Biden Administration’s Paperwork Failure Results in Dismissal of 200,000 Deportation Cases” HERE)

China Allies With Hamas? Country Signals Interest in Relations with Terrorists

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China has sent a delegation to Qatar to meet with the leader of the jihadist terrorist organization Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh. This encounter marks the first high-level meeting between the Chinese government and Hamas since October 2023. The Foreign Ministry of China revealed on Tuesday that the delegation conveyed Beijing’s interest in fostering relations with the genocidal group.

The meeting comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions following a significant escalation in violence initiated by Hamas in October 2023. The orchestrated attack, dubbed the “al-Aqsa flood” by Hamas, resulted in an estimated 1,200 deaths, the abduction of approximately 250 people, and widespread atrocities including torture, gang rape, and the desecration of the deceased.

Hamas, a Sunni terrorist organization, has long called for the destruction of Israel and the eradication of Jewish presence in the region. It enjoys backing from key Chinese ally Iran, and despite its terrorist designation, has received tacit support from Beijing in international forums such as the United Nations and BRICS coalition meetings.

Confirming the meeting with Haniyeh, the Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Tuesday, offering limited details on the discussions held. Ambassador Wang Kezhuo of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs met with Haniyeh during his visit to Qatar and exchanged views on issues including the Gaza conflict, as stated in the ministry’s official communication.

However, the ministry declined to provide further elaboration during its regular press briefing, instead emphasizing China’s support for the Palestinian cause and the two-state solution. The meeting took place amidst ongoing tensions in the Middle East, with China reiterating its stance on the need for Palestinian self-governance and aspirations for statehood.

Reports suggest that during the meeting, Chinese Ambassador Cao Xiaolin reiterated China’s historical ties with the Palestinian people and expressed interest in strengthening relations with Hamas. Haniyeh reportedly pressed China to intervene in halting Israeli bombardments in Gaza and facilitating the return of displaced Palestinians to their homes.

Hamas, in its statement following the meeting, acknowledged China’s engagement and the presence of Chinese diplomats. The organization, whose political leadership resides in Qatar, views the country as a mediator between Hamas and the international community.

Police: High School Teacher Sexually Abused up to 12 Boys

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A Texas high school teacher accused of grooming and sexually assaulting up to 12 male students is now claiming to be pregnant, officials say.

Jaden Charles, a 25-year-old former Agua Dulce High School science teacher, was arrested Tuesday after being turned in by her own mother, following recent investigations by the Agua Dulce City Marshal’s office and the Alice Police Department.

Agua Dulce City Marshal Joe Martinez told 3NEWS that the city’s investigation was initially about kids vaping at school, but officials found that Charles allegedly provided vape products to victims.

The disgraced teacher is also accused of getting the victims intoxicated before having sexual relations with them.

The disgraced teacher is also accused of getting the victims intoxicated before having sexual relations with them. (Read more from “Police: High School Teacher Sexually Abused up to 12 Boys” HERE)

Letitia James Asks Court to Deny Donald Trump’s $454M Bond Appeal

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New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday requested an appeals court turn down former President Donald Trump’s request to reduce or hold off collecting the bond amount of $454 million to cover a civil fraud judgment.

Trump must post a liquid (cash, securities) bond covering the full amount of the judgment to pause enforcement of the judgment, but 30 surety companies told Trump they would not accept real estate assets as collateral, Trump’s lawyers said Monday.

James could seek to freeze some of his bank accounts and properties if Trump cannot post the $454 million bond. Enforcement against Trump could begin as soon as March 25.

New York State lawyers argued Wednesday that Trump did not explore every option to post bond. They asked the court to reject Trump’s request to postpone collection without bond while his lawyers work through the appeals process, the Associated Press reported:

The attorneys wrote that “it is not possible under the circumstances presented.” They said underwriters insisted on cash or other liquid assets instead of real estate as collateral, which would have to cover 120% of the judgment, or more than $557 million.

Insurance broker Gary Giulietti — a Trump golf buddy who handles some of his company’s insurance needs and testified for him in the fraud trial — wrote in a sworn statement that “a bond of this size is rarely, if ever, seen.” The few provided go to huge public companies, Giulietti said. Trump’s company is private.

But Fan, the lawyer in the attorney general’s office, wrote Wednesday that “there is nothing unusual about even billion-dollar judgments being fully bonded on appeal,” citing a handful of cases. They largely involved publicly traded companies.

(Read more from “Letitia James Asks Court to Deny Donald Trump’s $454M Bond Appeal” HERE)

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Donald Trump May Not Pay Bond — And Instead Let Letitia James Seize Trump Tower: Insiders

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As Donald Trump faces a Monday deadline to post a $454 million bond in the civil fraud case against him in New York, insiders said he may be weighing a little-discussed option: Doing nothing.

The ex-president reportedly has been struggling to raise the cash for the bond — either from banks or wealthy friends — with his lawyers claiming on Monday that it was a “practical impossibility.”

While some reports have raised speculation that Trump may “go nuclear” with a Chapter 11 filing to protect his prize real estate assets across Manhattan, experts said bankruptcy would create unwelcome complications as the 2024 election season comes to a head.

“He’s been there and done that,” one insider close to Trump said, dismissing the prospect of a Chapter 11 filing.

A third possibility, however, is to let the deadline pass, leaving it to New York Attorney General Letitia James to seize Trump’s bank accounts or buildings — including Trump Tower, from which he declared his 2016 presidential run, and which famously includes his personal penthouse. (Read more from “Donald Trump May Not Pay Bond — And Instead Let Letitia James Seize Trump Tower: Insiders” HERE)

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Hunter Biden Hearing Grinds to a Halt After Ranking Democrat Threatens Bobulinski With Subpoena

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A House Oversight and Accountability committee hearing came to a standstill after Democratic Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin threatened to subpoena Tony Bobulinski during a hearing detailing Hunter Biden’s foreign business deals.

Two of Hunter Biden’s ex-business associates, Bobulinski and Jason Galanis, appeared before the committee for a public hearing on Hunter Biden’s foreign business deals and his father, President Joe Biden’s, potential involvement. The hearing abruptly paused after Raskin tried to subpoena for Bobulinski’s Blackberry phone in which he said messages with Hunter Biden and Oneida Holdings partners took place.

“We’ve heard for months now and seen photos of that Blackberry with the cracked screen. Does the committee have in its possession the data from Mr. Bobulinski’s phone from which we allegedly have taken these pictures?” Raskin asked. “I think we need the data that they keep referring to. Maybe Mr. Bobulinski could just turn it over to us or we could subpoena it today?”

House Oversight and Accountability committee chairman James Comer informed Raskin that they had pictures of all the text messages while someone in the background added that Bobulinski had previously been willing to turn over his phone.

“Of course, he has just given us the one’s he has selected. I’m wondering whether we could get all of these texts. I’d move that we subpoena Mr. Bobulinski’s Blackberry phone on which the messages with Hunter Biden and Oneida Holdings partners are saved. He’s stated that he is willing to provide it to the committee so it should be rather simple,” Raskin continued. (Read more from “Hunter Biden Hearing Grinds to a Halt After Ranking Democrat Threatens Bobulinski With Subpoena” HERE)

Man Launches Petition to Reclaim 34-Year-Old Alligator Seized by Authorities

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Tony Cavallaro, a 64-year-old man from an undisclosed location, is fighting to reunite with his longtime companion, Albert, a 12-foot, 750-pound alligator, after authorities seized the reptile. Cavallaro, who has owned Albert for 34 years, describes the alligator as his “emotional support animal” and has launched a petition to bring him back home.

The ordeal began when law enforcement officials, reportedly acting on behalf of the Department of Environmental Conservation, confiscated Albert from Cavallaro’s care. The alligator was sedated and had its mouth taped before being taken to an unknown location by the state agency.

According to NPR, the Department of Environmental Conservation cited Cavallaro’s expired license to keep Albert, which reportedly expired in 2021. Additionally, the agency alleges that Cavallaro endangered others by allowing them to interact with Albert, including petting and swimming with the reptile in its pool.

Despite the agency’s claims, Cavallaro vehemently denies that Albert poses any threat to others. He has hired a lawyer and is determined to bring his beloved alligator back home.

In a Facebook post, Cavallaro expressed the anguish he feels over the separation from Albert, stating, “I can’t express how much this is destroying my life. I miss him so much… I’m mentally and physically exhausted.”

Support for Cavallaro and Albert has been pouring in from friends and strangers alike. A petition on change.org calling for Albert’s return has garnered over 120,000 signatures. Some supporters have even created “Free Albert” T-shirts and buttons to raise awareness of the situation.

WATCH: ‘Never Before Seen Footage’ Further Confirms VP Joe Biden Was ‘The Brand’

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As we’ve been previewing, the House Oversight Committee hearing will be holding its Wednesday morning hearing on “Influence Peddling: Examining Joe Biden’s Abuse of Public Office.” On the eve of the hearing, the House Judiciary Committee, which has also been investigating the Biden crime family, released a video of “Never Before Seen Footage,” from the witnesses who will appear.

Sure enough, the witnesses, who have had close involvement with the Biden family as Hunter Biden’s former business partners, have repeatedly confirmed in multiple interviews that they were selling “the brand,” which was then Vice President Joe Biden.

The ad includes clips from Devon Archer, Tony Bobulinski, and Jason Galanis. No matter which way the mainstream media, Democrats and the White House try to spin it, the video footage from multiple former business associates has a clear theme.

One particular moment includes remarks from Bobulinski, who had mentioned in his remarks that Biden would call “to demonstrate the Biden brand to whoever was in that meeting, whether it was the Ukrainians, the Romanians, the Russians, Colombians, Chinese, whoever it was,” adding “that’s all he had to do.” Bobulinski was clear in emphasizing that “just him being on the phone is evidence of involvement and enabling the transaction, and any statement otherwise is an absurd statement!”

(Read more from “WATCH: ‘Never Before Seen Footage’ Further Confirms VP Joe Biden Was ‘The Brand'” HERE)

Insanity: Biden’s Top Intelligence Agency Says Crossdressing Makes Man ‘Better Intelligence Officer,’ Internal Docs Show

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Agents at the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and throughout the intelligence community were distributed a newsletter that celebrated an intelligence official for crossdressing, saying that dressing up in women’s clothes makes him “a better intelligence officer,” according to an internal document obtained by The Daily Wire.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence sent its internal newsletter, called “The Dive” and obtained by The Daily Wire through a Freedom of Information Act request, to personnel across the entire Intelligence Community. Featured in the newsletter was an article by an anonymous official claiming that crossdressing makes him a better intelligence officer.

“I am an intelligence officer, and I am a man who likes to wear women’s clothes sometimes,” the article, titled “My Gender Identity and Expression Make Me a Better Intelligence Officer,” states in its opening line. The author goes on to argue that his decision to crossdress “merits attention given the climate of discussion around the topic and where it sits in the larger conversation about gender identity and expression and professional appearance.”

The unclassified newsletter, which specifies on each page that it is “for official use only” and “not cleared for public release,” was released to The Daily Wire last week, though information such as names of authors are redacted throughout. It was created by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s IC Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Office and sent to the entire Intelligence Community. (Read more from “Insanity: Biden’s Top Intelligence Agency Says Crossdressing Makes Man ‘Better Intelligence Officer,’ Internal Docs Show” HERE)