Mitt Romney Says He Would Vote for Democrat Over Trump, Vivek Ramaswamy

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Sen. Mitt Romney said he would vote for a Democrat over former President Trump or businessman Vivek Ramaswamy in a potential 2024 general election matchup.

“I’d be happy to support virtually any one of the Republicans, maybe not Vivek, but the others that are running would be acceptable to me and I’d be happy to vote for them,” Romney said to CBS news host Norah O’Donnell in a clip which resurfaced online Saturday.

“I’d be happy to vote for a number of the Democrats too. I mean, it would be an upgrade from, in my opinion, from Donald Trump and perhaps also from Joe Biden,” Romney added, without specifying which Democrats he had in mind.

The remarks were originally aired a month ago as part of a lengthy discussion between Romney and O’Donnell on a new book about the senator. (Read more from “Mitt Romney Says He Would Vote for Democrat Over Trump, Vivek Ramaswamy” HERE)

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Report: Border Patrol Reinforces Overwhelmed Area Illegal Alien Numbers Soar

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The Border Patrol has called in reinforcements to address the growing challenges posed by an overwhelming number of illegal aliens in a southern Arizona region, according to an internal message obtained exclusively by the Daily Caller News Foundation. Agents from the Douglas, Arizona, station are being summoned to support the Tucson migrant processing center, where migrants who illegally cross the border are temporarily held.

As of Sunday evening, Border Patrol has approximately 4,600 illegal migrants in custody within the Tucson sector alone, contributing to a nationwide total of nearly 20,000, according to two Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials who requested anonymity. The reinforcement from Douglas includes agents tasked with “processing and transportation support,” with assignments extending to specialized units, such as horse patrols, and the manning of sensors to detect illegal aliens evading law enforcement.

A memo outlines the deployment of specialty units, stating, “Until further notice, all specialty units (Sensors, HPU, BCL) will report to the Douglas Station and attend musters on their scheduled shifts.” It further specifies that the Horse Patrol Unit (HPU) will maintain one agent for horse care, while the rest will be deployed as needed by the Watch Commander.

The situation in the Tucson sector has reached a critical point, leading the Tucson Border Patrol to announce the temporary shutdown of its social media. Chief Patrol Agent John Modlin of the Tucson Sector tweeted, “At this time, all available personnel are needed to address the unprecedented flow. The social media team will return once the situation permits.”

The ongoing challenges faced by Border Patrol underscore the broader issue of record levels of illegal immigration at the southern border in recent years. In fiscal year 2022, encounters surpassed 2.2 million, followed by over 2 million in fiscal year 2023. Critics, including unnamed DHS officials, attribute the strain on resources to the Biden administration’s policies, emphasizing the need for urgent action to address the escalating crisis. The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has not immediately responded to requests for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.

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‘Outrageous’ Photos: Sickening Satanic Christmas Tree on Display at Wisconsin Museum

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A Christmas tree festival at the National Railroad Museum in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, has ignited controversy as two displays, one from the Satanic Temple of Wisconsin and another from the Bay Area Council on Gender Diversity, have garnered criticism from locals and Christians. The Satanic Temple’s tree, is covered with pentagrams, and the Gender Diversity tree features trans flags and ornaments.

In a November 12 social media post, The Satanic Temple – Wisconsin shared photos of its tree at the museum, inviting people to view it and highlighting handcrafted ornaments. The disturbing Facebook post includes a child.

Christian pastor Luke Farwell on Fox News stated that Christians should exercise their commitment to free speech while being mindful of offensive content and the potential impact on faith. He invoked the metaphor of the shepherd with two voices—one for the sheep and one for the wolves—to highlight the need for discernment in navigating diverse perspectives during the holiday season:

What I think Christians need to do more is exercise their ability to allow these venues to have the freedom — such as the National Railroad Museum — to host different ideologies and different groups that have different viewpoints, but recognize that Christians find these things to be offensive or definitely targeting them in terms of belittling their faith or how they celebrate the holidays.

Christmas is a time when we celebrate and really rejoice in the fact that God loves this world that we live in and God cares for us. But it also reminds us that we, as adults and parents, remember the Good Shepherd. The shepherd has two voices — one for his sheep and the other for the wolves. And we need to exert that voice.

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American-Born Doctor Shocked To Learn His Citizenship Was Revoked Over One Key Reason

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North Virginia doctor Siavash Sobhani stated he was in “shock” after a State Department official allegedly told him his U.S. citizenship was stripped over a bureaucratic reason, according to The Washington Post.

Sobhani, 61, who specializes in internal medicine, received a letter from a State Department official after applying for a new passport in February, according to the outlet. What the north Virginia doctor received, however, was not what he expected as he had gone through the passport renewal process several times previously without any issues.

Sobhani was informed he should have never been granted citizenship in the first place since his father was a diplomat with the Embassy of Iran.

“As a member of your parent’s household at the time of your birth, you also enjoyed full diplomatic immunity from the jurisdiction of the United States,” the letter obtained by The Washington Post stated. “As such, you were born not subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Therefore, you did not acquire U.S. citizenship at birth.”

Sobhani was then directed to visit a website where he could apply for a lawful permanent residence, per the letter. Since his discovery, Sobhani has reportedly applied for permanent residence, already spending more than $40,000 in legal fees which may never be resolved, according to The Washington Post. (Read more from “American-Born Doctor Shocked To Learn His Citizenship Was Revoked Over One Key Reason” HERE)

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UFC Fighter Under Investigation for ‘Online Hate Speech’

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Former UFC champion and Ireland native Conor McGregor is reportedly under investigation for “online hate speech” linked to comments made on social media criticizing Irish authorities for their handling of a suspected Algerian immigrant stabbing five people, including three children, last week.

McGregor, one of Ireland’s most famous citizens with approximately 60 million followers on Instagram and X, weighed in on the assault on social media following the attack, saying, “Ireland, we are at war.”

“Do not let any irish property be took over unannounced,” McGregor said on X. “Evaporate said property. It’s a war.” . . .

Irish Garda commissioner Drew Harris labeled the Dublin riots as “disgraceful scenes” caused by a “hooligan faction driven by far-right ideology.” But the police commissioner’s remarks were met with harsh criticism from UFC superstar.

“Innocent children ruthlessly stabbed by a mentally deranged non-national in Dublin, Ireland today,” McGregor said. “Our chief of police had this to say on the riots in the aftermath. Drew, not good enough. There is grave danger among us in Ireland that should never be here in the first place, and there has been zero action done to support the public in any way, shape or form with this frightening fact. NOT GOOD ENOUGH. Make change or make way. Ireland for the victory. God bless those attacked today, we pray.” (Read more from “UFC Fighter Under Investigation for ‘Online Hate Speech’” HERE)

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Chris Christie Excuses Antisemitism as Reaction to Trump

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Former New Jersey governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie appeared to excuse antisemitism as a natural reaction to the “intolerant” rhetoric and actions of his main rival, current frontrunner former President Donald Trump.

As Breitbart News reported:

Anchor Dana Bash said, “I want to ask about the spike in hate against Jews in the United States. You told The New York Times that you believe Trump has contributed to this.”

Christie said, “When you show intolerance towards everyone, which is what he does, you give permission as a leader for others to have their intolerance come out. Intolerance towards anyone encourages intolerance towards everyone. That’s exactly what’s going on here. That’s been going on for some time, not just with Donald Trump, but with university professors on some of our most elite campuses in this country, with university administrators and presidents who have been unwilling to stand up against antisemitism on their campuses, most particularly. There should be no campus in this country where a Jewish student is afraid to leave their dorm, a Jewish student is afraid go to their classes, a Jewish student is afraid to go to have a meal in the dining hall. That is outrageous, and it’s wrong.”

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Christie added, “In the end, look, I think that there have been a lot of people who contributed to it. I believe Donald Trump’s intolerant language and conduct gives others permission to act the same.”

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MSM Accuses House Speaker Mike Johnson of Sharing Views with Bin Laden, Posing a Greater Threat to Democracy

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In a recent essay from Salon titled “Worry less about TikTok and Bin Laden — fret more that Mike Johnson shares the terrorist’s view,” Senior Writer Amanda Marcotte accuses House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) of holding views similar to Osama bin Laden, positing that Johnson presents a more significant threat to American democracy than the infamous terrorist leader. The article contends that Johnson’s expressions of what the author characterizes as “America-hating rhetoric” mirror sentiments found in bin Laden’s messages to America.

Marcotte asserts that the parallels between Johnson and terrorist leader bin Laden extend beyond mere rhetoric, citing Johnson’s rejection of American secularism and his dedication to Christianity. The essay accuses Johnson of sympathizing with the January 6th Capitol riot, describing him as a leader of “Trump’s coup effort” and alleging that he authorized the release of Capitol riot security footage to support a false narrative favoring the insurrectionists.

Marcotte’s outrageous op-ed emphasizes leftist’s extreme belief that while bin Laden orchestrated the 9/11 attacks, Johnson, with his influence and political power, poses a more substantial threat to American democracy. Marcotte’s disturbing parallels assert that the Republican Party, particularly figures like Johnson, is attempting to fulfill the objectives that bin Laden initiated, accusing them of undermining American democracy through disinformation and propaganda:

Johnson, like bin Laden, rejects American secularism, saying it’s a “misnomer” to believe in the separation of church and state. His career has been devoted to forcing his brand of Christianity on all Americans, from taxpayer funding for exhibits that claim dinosaurs rode Noah’s ark to laws prohibiting sexual behavior that doesn’t adhere to his rigid fundamentalist rules. He repeatedly insists that, despite their words to the contrary, the Founding Fathers wanted religion to guide government policy.

“The main difference of opinion between the two religious radicals is what flavor of far-right religious oppression they prefer: Christian or Muslim?” she alleges.

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CDC Warns of Rising Cases of Skin-Disfiguring Parasite in U.S.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about an increasing incidence of a skin-disfiguring parasite affecting residents in southern states. Leishmaniasis, caused by Leishmania parasites and transmitted through the bites of phlebotomine sand flies, has been identified as a growing concern in the region, with Texas emerging as a hotspot.

According to an NBC News report published on October 20, there were 1,222 positive leishmaniasis cases reported in the U.S. between 2005 and 2019, as per CDC data. Typically associated with travel to tropical or subtropical climates like the Middle East, central Asia, northern Africa, and Latin America, leishmaniasis is now being found in individuals with no history of foreign travel. Of the 86 leishmania samples examined, patients had no documented travel outside the U.S.

Texas, while not exclusively impacted, has seen a majority of reported cases, leading to concerns about the potential endemic nature of the parasite in the state. Cases have also been sporadically detected in Oklahoma and Arizona, with unconfirmed instances in Florida.

Vitaliano Cama, a senior adviser with CDC’s Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria, stated, “We cannot say that it is exclusive to Texas, but from the samples that were submitted to CDC, the majority were from Texas.”

Sandflies, responsible for transmitting the parasite, are prevalent in several southern states characterized by warm temperatures and woodlands. However, Texas is currently the only state obligated to report leishmaniasis cases to its health department, and there is no national requirement for reporting cases to the CDC.

The evolving understanding of leishmaniasis acquired within the U.S. complicates the assessment of the situation. Joshua Lieberman, assistant director of the molecular microbiology clinical laboratory at UW Medicine, noted, “It’s not clear to me whether the true rate of new infections is increasing or we’re just getting better at detecting it, or both.”

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Biden Says His Own Diplomacy May Have Triggered Hamas Attack

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President Joe Biden said Friday that his own diplomacy may have pushed the terrorist organization Hamas to launch its brutal Oct. 7 attack on Israel which resulted in the raping, kidnapping and murdering of Israeli civilians.

Hamas released its first wave from what is expected to be a total of about 50 hostages Friday, including 13 Israeli civilians as well as 12 Thai nationals, in exchange for a pause in fighting with Israel. Biden gave a brief speech Friday about the release and touted the deal that followed negotiations between U.S., Israeli, Qatari and Egyptian officials. Following his speech, the president was asked what he was hearing from Arab leaders.

“I cannot prove what I’m about to say, but I believe one of the reasons Hamas struck when they did is because they knew I was working very closely with the Saudis and others in the region to bring peace to the region by having recognition of Israel and Israel’s right to exist,” the president said.

During former President Donald Trump’s administration, deals were struck between Israel and several Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and North Africa to establish formal diplomatic relations. Those countries included Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, Sudan and Bahrain. Throughout his presidency, Biden had been working to expand the deal to establish formal recognition between Israel and Saudi Arabia, which has long been a friend of the Palestinian cause.

The president said last month he believes Hamas attacked Israel in an effort to stop Biden from striking a deal with Saudi Arabia, the Associated Press reported. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has also speculated such motives could have been behind Hamas’ attack. (Read more from “Biden Says His Own Diplomacy May Have Triggered Hamas Attack” HERE)

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U.S. Concerns Rise as China Faces Surge in Pneumonia Among Children

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U.S. officials have expressed growing concerns this week over a new outbreak of respiratory illnesses affecting children in northern China. According to NBC News, hospitals in the region are reportedly “overwhelmed with sick children,” as noted by the ProMED reporting system, a publicly available source for emerging disease information.

The outbreak has raised alarm bells, drawing attention from the World Health Organization (WHO). U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel emphasized the need for transparency, stating, “China’s recent pneumonia outbreak raises serious questions, and the World Health Organization is asking them. It’s time to abandon COVID deception and delays as transparent and timely information saves lives.”

NBC News reported witnessing long lines and crowded waiting rooms at Beijing Children’s Hospital, indicating the severity of the situation. The outbreak comes after the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in Wuhan, China, in late 2019, leading to millions of deaths and widespread global disruptions.

The WHO has been monitoring data since mid-October 2023, revealing an increase in respiratory illnesses among children in northern China. In a statement, the WHO mentioned a rise in outpatient consultations and hospital admissions due to Mycoplasma pneumonia since May, and infections related to RSV, adenovirus, and influenza virus since October. The organization acknowledged that some increases occurred earlier in the season than historically experienced but attributed them to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, similar to trends observed in other countries.

The history of the COVID-19 pandemic, marked by misinformation and deception from China about the virus’s origins, has heightened skepticism. The WHO itself faced criticism for alleged non-disclosure and attempting to shield China. Global health officials are closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing the imperative for full cooperation from Beijing to ensure public health safety.

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