Author: Chelsea Betonie

A South Carolina volunteer firefighter, Jordan Seidhom, faced threats of arrest after using his personal helicopter to rescue victims stranded by Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina. His heroic efforts were met with resistance from local officials due to flight restrictions imposed by the Biden-Harris administration. The restrictions, including a no-fly zone for private flights and drones, were enacted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Department of Transportation, headed by Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The controversy began after Hurricane Helene ravaged rural areas in North Carolina, leaving many residents trapped by floodwaters and debris. On Saturday morning, Seidhom, a…

As Hurricane Helene ravages the southeastern U.S., multiple whistleblowers have come forward, exposing severe mismanagement within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The allegations, made public through a letter from Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), accuse FEMA of withholding critical pre-disaster funds and failing to issue deployment orders to first responders, leaving Americans stranded in the storm’s aftermath. Rep. Gaetz’s letter, addressed to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, outlines a range of concerns from whistleblowers embedded across various emergency management agencies. The letter paints a grim picture of a federal agency overwhelmed by inefficiency and misallocation of resources, just as one…

A recent report from the House Judiciary Committee has linked a surge in violent crime to policies stemming from the “Defund the Police” movement, which gained traction after the George Floyd protests. The report argues that Democratic cities across the nation have seen a dramatic rise in both violent and non-violent crime following the implementation of these policies, alongside the election of “rogue prosecutors” who, according to the report, have deprioritized public safety. Republican Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, took to social media to highlight the report’s findings. “This report highlights how rogue prosecutors in…

In a move that has sent shockwaves through both political parties, Donald Trump announced that he would veto a national abortion ban if elected president in 2024. The former president, long known for his ambiguous stance on abortion, clarified his position during a recent interview, stating that while he considers himself “pro-life,” he believes in allowing states to decide the matter individually. This announcement has reignited debates about abortion policy within the GOP and across the country, with some viewing Trump’s position as a betrayal of conservative principles and others praising it as a pragmatic approach to an intensely divisive…

Five Chinese nationals, former students of the University of Michigan, have been indicted on federal charges of conspiracy, lying to federal investigators, and destroying evidence following a suspicious visit to a U.S. Army National Guard base in Michigan. The indictment, announced Wednesday, stems from their midnight incursion into a live-fire military exercise area in August 2023. The defendants – Renxiang Guan, 23; Zhekhai Xu, 22; Haoming Zhu, 21; Jingzhe Tao, 22; and Yi Liang, 23 – claimed to be stargazing but were caught with photos of military equipment, sparking an investigation into their activities near a sensitive military training event…

On Wednesday, Elon Musk took to social media to criticize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its decision not to move forward with an $885 million award for SpaceX’s Starlink, a move that Musk suggests may have cost lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Musk, CEO of SpaceX and owner of the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), voiced his frustrations, stating, “Had the FCC not illegally revoked the SpaceX Starlink award, it would probably have saved lives in North Carolina. Lawfare costs lives.” This sharp rebuke comes in the wake of the hurricane’s devastation in rural parts of…

Doug Emhoff, the Second Gentleman of the United States and husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, is facing allegations that he paid $80,000 in “hush money” to his former nanny as part of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), according to reports. The claims, which have surfaced amid increased scrutiny of public figures and their past actions, raise questions about why Emhoff has not been prosecuted, unlike former President Donald Trump, who faced legal consequences for similar payments in a high-profile case involving adult film star Stormy Daniels. Former President Trump was prosecuted in New York and convicted on 34 counts related…

This year’s vice presidential candidates, Ohio Republican Sen. J.D. Vance and Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, share more than just political ambitions — both are military veterans. Vance served as a Marine, while Walz served in the Minnesota National Guard. However, recent revelations regarding unauthorized access to their medical records by Veterans Affairs (VA) staff have brought their military backgrounds into the spotlight, raising concerns about privacy violations and igniting controversy over Walz’s service record. According to an investigation by The Washington Post, at least a dozen VA employees are accused of improperly accessing the medical records of both Vance…

Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) appeared on The Breakfast Club podcast to discuss a wide range of issues, including what he described as the dire state of the economy under the Biden-Harris administration. During the conversation, Donalds pointed to Vice President Kamala Harris as a key figure responsible for the current inflation that is burdening American families. Hosts Charlamagne tha God and Angela Rye challenged his claims, but Donalds responded with detailed facts and figures, leaving both hosts momentarily stunned and struggling to counter his points. Rep. Donalds: I would argue we’re not really thriving right now. This inflation, which, by…

Americans are being urged to stock up on essentials like food and gas due to a looming strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA). The strike, which threatens to paralyze major U.S. ports, could have severe consequences for the supply chain and the economy. With tens of thousands of longshoremen potentially walking off the job, the strike could disrupt the delivery of goods across the nation. The strike, set to begin at midnight on October 1, 2024, could leave shelves empty and further strain an economy already teetering due to inflation and recession concerns. U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has…