Author: Chelsea Betonie

Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has pledged to hold federal health agencies accountable for alleged failures to disclose critical data about COVID-19 vaccine adverse effects. Johnson, who will soon lead the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, is preparing to subpoena the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) unless they fully cooperate with oversight requests. In a letter issued Tuesday, Johnson demanded these agencies preserve and produce all documents related to the development, safety, and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. The senator accused the Biden administration of…

As speculation builds over Donald Trump’s plans for his potential return to the White House, a new report reveals that one of his first actions as president could be an executive order removing all transgender servicemembers from the U.S. military. Sources within the defense community suggest this directive would represent a more sweeping version of Trump’s previous policy on transgender military service, impacting both recruitment and active-duty personnel. According to The Times, the proposed executive order could be issued on January 20, the day Trump is inaugurated, targeting approximately 15,000 transgender servicemembers. The plan reportedly includes medically discharging transgender individuals…

Just days after a congratulatory call with President-elect Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum appears to be considering significant policy changes, signaling a dramatic shift in Mexico’s approach to U.S. relations. The post-election conversation, which began cordially, reportedly turned to pressing matters of border security and trade—issues central to Trump’s campaign platform. The implications of this interaction are profound, with potential changes spanning immigration enforcement, economic strategy, and even Mexico’s internal politics. For Sheinbaum, the stakes couldn’t be higher as Trump prepares to assume office with a hardline stance on U.S.-Mexico relations. One of the key topics of discussion during…

The U.S. Capitol Police, the agency tasked with securing one of the nation’s most iconic and critical government buildings, is facing renewed scrutiny. Former Lt. Tarik Johnson, who resigned after more than 23 years of service following the events of January 6, has raised fresh concerns about the agency’s leadership under Chief Thomas Manger. According to Johnson, Chief Manger has allegedly been falling asleep during high-level security meetings, including those focusing on plans for the 2025 presidential inauguration—a sensitive event expected to draw significant public and political attention. Johnson, who previously appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight on FOX News to…

The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee has released a scathing report detailing rampant fraud and abuse in the Biden administration’s parole program for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV). The findings highlight significant mismanagement under President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, who was tasked early in the administration as the “Border Czar.” This interim report is a damning indictment of the administration’s approach to immigration, showcasing how the CHNV parole program has been exploited by fraudsters and criminals, leaving American taxpayers and communities to bear the consequences. Implemented without congressional authorization, the CHNV parole program was designed…

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, families in western North Carolina, including those with young children, are enduring freezing temperatures and snowfall while living in tents. The region, devastated by the storm eight weeks ago, has seen a slow recovery process, leaving many residents without proper shelter as winter sets in. Snowfall of up to six inches was forecast this week, compounding the difficulties faced by those still awaiting federal aid. Meanwhile, outrage is growing over what many see as a misallocation of resources, with significant federal funds going toward housing and services for illegal immigrants instead of helping displaced…

The State Department came under fire for hosting taxpayer-funded “therapy and listening sessions” following Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris in the recent presidential election. The sessions, which some described as “cry sessions,” have sparked outrage among critics who view them as wasteful and emblematic of partisan dysfunction within the government. Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) led the charge against what he characterized as a gross misuse of public funds, demanding answers from Secretary of State Antony Blinken about why such accommodations were deemed necessary after a lawful and free election. In the wake of Trump’s overwhelming electoral success, reports…

President Donald J. Trump has announced the return of Dr. Sebastian Gorka to the White House, appointing him as Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Counterterrorism. This marks a significant comeback for Gorka, a staunch supporter of Trump’s America First agenda, who previously served in the Trump administration during its first term. The announcement has sparked a flurry of reactions, with conservatives celebrating the return of a key ally in national security and liberals criticizing Gorka’s hardline positions on immigration and counterterrorism. Sebastian Gorka first joined the Trump White House in 2017, where he served as Deputy…

Former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has announced he will not return to Congress next year, opting to step away from his role in the House to take on a new position in the political arena. Gaetz, who recently withdrew as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, confirmed the decision during an appearance on The Charlie Kirk Show. Speaking with Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Friday, Gaetz made it clear that his time in Congress is over, at least for now. “I’m still going to be in the fight, but it’s going to be from a new…

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has been named chair of a newly created subcommittee under the House Oversight Committee tasked with combating waste, fraud, and inefficiency within the federal government. The move comes as House Oversight Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) announces a partnership with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a new federal initiative spearheaded by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. The subcommittee, officially titled the Delivering on Government Efficiency Subcommittee, reflects priorities set by President-elect Donald Trump to streamline federal operations, cut red tape, and ensure taxpayers’ money is spent effectively. DOGE, an initiative launched by Trump’s incoming administration,…