Biden Admin Orders Border Agents to Use Preferred Pronouns for Illegal Aliens

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The Biden administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is instructing Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents to ask immigrants they encounter for their “preferred pronouns” and to use gender-neutral language while on the job.

The guidance, obtained by the Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project and titled “Guide to Facilitating Effective Communication with Individuals who Identify as LGBTQI+,” also tells CBP agents to avoid using certain terms.

“This job aid provides guidance to all CBP employees who interact with the public … including individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming,” the document reads. “This guidance should be used by all CBP employees who encounter members of the public.”

The agency goes on to demand that Customs and Border Patrol agents do not use “‘he, him,’ ‘she her’ pronouns until you have more information about, or provided by, the individual.” CBP agents are also instructed to not use words like “Mr,” “Mrs,” “sir” or “ma’am.”

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Former Officer Derek Chauvin, Convicted of Killing George Floyd, Stabbed in Federal Prison

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In a shocking turn of events, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in the high-profile murder of George Floyd, was stabbed by another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, leaving Chauvin seriously injured. The Bureau of Prisons, while confirming the attack, did not disclose the identity of the assailant.

Sources revealed that Chauvin, despite the severity of the attack, was later listed in “stable” condition, and it is expected that he will survive. Prison staff at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson promptly administered “life-saving measures” before Chauvin was transported to the hospital. The attacker also received medical attention.

The FBI has been notified of the incident, and visiting at the facility, housing approximately 380 inmates, has been temporarily suspended. This violent episode comes just a week after the US Supreme Court rejected Chauvin’s appeal of his second-degree murder conviction for the death of George Floyd in May 2020.

Chauvin’s legal team had previously expressed concerns about his safety in prison, advocating for his segregation from the general population due to potential threats. This recent attack adds to the challenges faced by FCI Tucson, which, like other federal prisons, has grappled with staffing shortages and security lapses.

The stabbing also highlights a pattern of high-profile inmate attacks in federal prisons. Notably, disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar, known for sexually abusing hundreds of gymnasts, was stabbed multiple times in July at a federal prison in Florida.

The Bureau of Prisons Director, Colette Peters, was appointed last year to address widespread issues within the federal prison system, including understaffing, escape incidents, sexual abuse, inmate deaths, and other systemic challenges. The recent attack on Derek Chauvin underscores the urgency of addressing security concerns and ensuring the safety of high-profile inmates within the federal prison system.

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Federal Judge Rules that Challenge to Georgia’s Electronic Voting Must Go to Trial

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U.S. District Judge Amy Totenberg has ruled that a lawsuit against Georgia’s use of electronic voting machines must go to a non-jury trial in January.

According to 11 Alive News, the federal judge’s ruling will require Georgia’s secretary of state to defend the state’s utilization of electronic voting prior to the upcoming presidential primary election in the state. The lawsuit questions whether Georgia’s current system of computerized voting is safe or whether it is vulnerable to potential hacking incidents.

According to The Associated Press, Totenberg’s recent 135-page ruling stems from a lawsuit that was originally filed by activists in Georgia who want the state to use paper ballots instead of electronic voting machines.

A lawsuit was filed in 2017 against touchscreen voting machines used by the state for 15 years, later modifying to challenge the state’s 2019 election system, claiming it was vulnerable. The state requested a judge’s ruling against the lawsuit, but federal judge Totenberg ruled that there were “material facts in dispute” that required a trial. A bench trial is scheduled for January 9, and both parties are encouraged to work together to resolve the matter.

“The Court cannot wave a magic wand in this case to address the varied challenges to our democracy and election system in recent years, including those presented in this case,” she stated. “But reasonable, timely discussion and compromise in this case, coupled with prompt, informed legislative action, might certainly make a difference that benefits the parties and the public.” (Read more from “Federal Judge Rules that Challenge to Georgia’s Electronic Voting Must Go to Trial” HERE)

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Bill on Pronoun Mandates: ‘Sex Is an Immutable Biological Trait’

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A bill in Florida introduced by Republican state Rep. Ryan Chamberlin tackles pronoun mandates in the workplaces that receive taxpayer funding, essentially prohibiting those employees from being penalized for refusing to use an individual’s preferred pronouns.

Chamberlin, who won his special election in May, introduced HB 599, directly addressing one of the emerging facets of the leftist woke agenda. The bill broadly aims to deal with gender identity in employment relating to government institutions, businesses or non-profit organizations that receive taxpayer funding and essentially protects those employees from being targeted or punished for refusing to use an individual’s personal pronouns in the workplace.

The bill clearly defines sex — a reality the far-left has attempted to dismiss — by making it clear that “it is the policy of the state that a person’s sex is an immutable biological trait and that it is false to ascribe to a person a pronoun that does not correspond to such person’s sex.”

The legislation makes it clear that this does not apply to individuals “born with a genetically or biochemically verifiable disorder of sex development.”

That aside, the legislation clearly states that an employee or contractor shall not be required to use an individual’s “personal pronoun” if it does not correspond to that individual’s biological sex. Further, employees or contractors cannot demand the use of personal pronouns from their employer, either. (Read more from “Bill on Pronoun Mandates: ‘Sex Is an Immutable Biological Trait’” HERE)

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PETA Got Fact-Checked for Their Thanksgiving Tweet, And It’s Hilarious

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I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving with your families. It’s one of the best holidays of the year that sadly gets undercut due to its proximity to Christmas. Still, given how social media has exploded, along with the trend that everyone and anyone needs to weigh in on something, a**holery has proliferated. It’s not a credit to them, but the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has been consistent with these sorts of posts on the holidays.

It got community noted, which was one of the best. It’s hilarious because it’s tongue-in-cheek to the nth degree. It shows a bunch of mega-sized turkeys about to feast on a beheaded human for Thanksgiving. It’s meant to promote going vegetarian or something, which will never happen, and tofu turkeys are sacrilege. The note was a bit educational; I never knew turkeys ate frogs:

Turkeys are not vegetarians. Turkeys eat mice, lizards, frogs, and just about anything they can fit in their mouth. If turkeys were larger or had the technological means to farm and eat humans, their current diet reveals they likely would.

(Read more from “PETA Got Fact-Checked for Their Thanksgiving Tweet, And It’s Hilarious” HERE)

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Pentagon Official Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting

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The chief of staff for Department of Defense Education Activity schools in the U.S. was arrested last week during a two-day human trafficking operation in Coweta County, Georgia, according to local authorities.

Stephen Hovanic, 64, of Sharpsburg, Georgia, was arrested Nov. 15 in a sting that netted 25 additional suspects on charges related to prostitution as well as drugs, weapons and warrants, according to the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office and its Police to Citizen Portal website.

Hovanic was charged with pandering — a crime that involves inducing or compelling an individual to take part in prostitution. In Georgia, it is a misdemeanor charge that includes soliciting the services of a prostitute, either for oneself or an arrangement for a third party.

Hovanic was charged with pandering — a crime that involves inducing or compelling an individual to take part in prostitution. In Georgia, it is a misdemeanor charge that includes soliciting the services of a prostitute, either for oneself or an arrangement for a third party.

Hovanic has served as chief of staff for DoDEA Americas since October 2010, according to his Defense Department biography, which has since been removed from the DoDEA website. An educator for more than 40 years, he worked as a high school vocational teacher, coach and school administrator in the Virginia public school system before joining DoDEA as assistant principal of Quantico High School in 1996. (Read more from “Pentagon Official Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting” HERE)

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Surge in Gun Ownership: Poll Reveals Record Highs and Shifting Attitudes on Firearm Ownership”

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A recent national poll conducted by NBC News has unveiled a notable increase in firearm ownership in the United States, marking a record high since the inception of the poll question in 1999. According to the survey, 52% of respondents reported having a gun in their household, signaling a significant uptick from 42% in 2013 and 46% in 2019.

Micah Roberts, representing a Republican polling firm and one of the co-conductors of the poll alongside members of Hart Research, a Democratic polling firm, expressed astonishment at the findings. Roberts highlighted the substantial 10-point growth in gun ownership over the past decade, emphasizing the unusual nature of such a rapid and substantial shift in a fundamental aspect of American life.

“In the last ten years, we’ve grown [10 points] in gun ownership. That’s a very stunning number,” remarked Roberts, emphasizing the uncommon nature of such a substantial change in a relatively short period. He added, “By and large, things don’t change that dramatically that quickly when it comes to something as fundamental as whether you own a gun.”

The NBC poll is not the only recent survey shedding light on changing attitudes towards gun ownership. A concurrent Harvard poll indicated that six out of ten voters believe owning a gun is necessary for self-protection against criminals. This suggests a growing perception among Americans that firearm ownership is an essential element of personal safety.

The combination of these polls suggests a nuanced landscape of shifting perspectives on gun ownership, reflecting both an increase in the actual presence of firearms in households and a changing attitude toward the necessity of owning a gun for self-defense.

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U.S. Military Bases in Iraq and Syria Targeted in Thanksgiving Day Attacks

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On Thanksgiving Day, U.S. bases and troops in Iraq and Syria faced a series of attacks involving mortars and armed drones, as reported by Sky News Arabia. The assaults targeted U.S. and international forces in both countries, with incidents occurring at the Ain al-Asad air base west of Baghdad and the Harir base near Erbil Airport in northern Iraq, where U.S. troops are stationed. The attacks, orchestrated by a group identifying itself as the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, included the deployment of suicide drones and claims of militia forces storming the base using rocket-propelled grenades and small arms.

Despite the intensity of the attacks, there were no reported casualties or damage to infrastructure. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed responsibility for the assaults, and unconfirmed video footage purportedly showing the attack circulated online.

These Thanksgiving Day attacks mark the latest in a series of incidents targeting U.S. bases and troops in the region. Since October 17, the count of attacks has risen to 66, with at least 62 reported injuries. The surge in attacks began ten days after Hamas initiated an attack on Israel on October 7, resulting in over 1,200 casualties.

Retired Special Forces Chief Warrant Officer 3 Joe Kent, currently running for Congress in Washington state, criticized the situation, attributing the rocket attacks to two decades of failed U.S. policies and alleging corruption within the Biden administration.

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Where The Biden Impeachment Effort Stands Heading Into 2024

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House Republicans are setting the stage for what could be a vote on articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden early next year.

A report published this week by POLITICO quoted multiple GOP members of the House Judiciary Committee — which would spearhead the drafting of any articles of impeachment — urging the chamber to move quickly toward a decision heading into 2024, which is a presidential election year in which Biden is seeking a second term in the White House.

“We understand that the further you go toward an election, the more politicized these conversations become. That’s why it’s all the more important for us to begin to take action sooner rather than later,” Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), a member of the Judiciary Committee, told the news outlet. Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC), another member of that panel, added, “I think it needs to move with alacrity. I’ve always felt that we should be able to move faster. … But I do anticipate that it comes to Judiciary soon.”

The report also noted that Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, predicted a decision would happen early in 2024 and said, “We can decide on whether or not there’s articles” after completing a series of depositions that lawmakers hope to complete in the coming weeks. (Read more from “Where The Biden Impeachment Effort Stands Heading Into 2024” HERE)

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Another State Is Banning the Sale of New Gas-Powered Cars

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New Jersey officials announced Tuesday that the state would be joining a growing list of Democrat-led states slated to ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035.

New Jersey becomes at least the 17th state to follow some or all of California’s Advanced Clean Cars II rule that was passed by a regulatory board in the summer of 2022. Democratic Governor Phil Murphy said the move will help “lower emissions and improve air quality,” claiming that the new rule will also “preserve consumer choice.”

“The steps we take today to lower emissions will improve air quality and mitigate climate impacts for generations to come, all while increasing access to cleaner car choices,” Murphy said in a press release. “Indeed, together with my Administration’s continuing investments in voluntary electric vehicle incentives, charging infrastructure, and the green economy, these new standards will preserve consumer choice and promote affordability for hardworking New Jerseyans across the state.”

The Garden State joins California, Vermont, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Virginia, Rhode Island, Maryland, and Connecticut in committing to implement the complete ban on new gas-powered vehicles, The Hill reported. The ban will not affect gas-powered vehicles already owned or the sale of used gas-powered vehicles. (Read more from “Another State Is Banning the Sale of New Gas-Powered Cars” HERE)

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