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CNN declared late on Thursday that Democrats appear to be in trouble with impeachment as they do not appear to have the votes that they need to keep the Senate trial going. “They’ve been going for several hours already today, I think they have about three hours left after dinner tonight,” CNN’s Wolf Blitzer said. “The big fight clearly over whether or not there will be witnesses and Jake [Tapper] the big vote on that will come tomorrow.” “They need four Republicans,” Blitzer continued. “Right now, the Democrats look like they’re in trouble.” “They sure do,” CNN’s Jake Tapper responded. “One of the illest omens that I’ve seen for the Democrats so far came when Senator Lamar Alexander, theoretically one of the swing vote that could possibly vote for more witnesses, submitted a question along with two Trump stalwarts — Senators Daines and Cruz — and the question was, ‘please compare the bipartisanship in the Nixon impeachment, the Clinton impeachment, and the Trump impeachment.” “One ...

With Mark Zuckerberg deciding to allow more leeway for free speech on his social media platform, some leftists are now trashing Facebook as a would-be enforcement arm of all things evil. Writing for The New York Times, billionaire and far-left activist George Soros attacked Zuckerberg for allowing President Donald Trump to be elected in 2016 and enabling his coming re-election in 2020. Recalling a dinner he attended in Davos, Switzerland, Soros remembered being asked if Facebook was behaving more responsibly four years after Trump’s re-election. “Facebook helped Trump to get elected and I am afraid that it will do the same in 2020,” Soros claimed to have said during the dinner. Soros cited Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which immunizes most large social media platforms from liability for defamation. “Facebook can post deliberately misleading or false statements by candidates for public office and others, and take no responsibility for them,” wrote Soros. Soros eve...

After making the case for calling witnesses both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes this week, Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney, a frequent Donald Trump critic, made it official Friday. He will vote to allow additional witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial. The senator’s decision, which became increasingly clear that he would make when he began to openly defend calling witnesses earlier in the week, was confirmed in a statement from his spokeswoman Friday, who specifically cited Romney’s interest in hearing more from former White House national security adviser John Bolton as part of his rationale for breaking with fellow Republicans. “For those asking: As [Sen. Romney] has said, he wants to hear from Ambassador Bolton, and he will vote in favor of the motion today to consider witnesses,” Romney spokeswoman Liz Johnson tweeted Friday morning. For those asking: As @SenatorRomney has said, he wants to hear from Ambassador Bolton, and he will vote in favor of the motio...

New Gallup polling shows a double-digit increase (14%) in the state of race relations since President Donald Trump took office — a far cry from what the mainstream media airwaves echo to viewers every day. “Gallup’s survey demonstrates numerous categories in which the President has improved the lives of Americans since relieving Barack Obama of his duties in January of 2017,” The Political Insider reported Tuesday on the polling. “The polling indicates double-digit improvements in how Americans view the nation’s economy, security from terrorism, military strength and … the state of race relations,” the report added. According to Gallup, “the position of blacks and other racial minorities, the distribution of income and wealth, and the opportunity for a person to get ahead through hard work” have all increased under President Trump. The Political Insider summed up: “The position of blacks and other racial minorities in the nation rose 9 percent since Obama’s last day in office, whil...

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) announced on Friday that she opposes calling for new witnesses and documents in President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial which effectively ends Democrats’ hopes of prolonging the trial. “I worked for a fair, hones, and transparent process, modeled after the Clinton trial, to provide ample time for both sides to present their cases, ask thoughtful questions, and determine whether we need more,” Murkowski said in a statement. “The House chose to send articles of impeachment that are rushed and flawed. I carefully considered the need for additional witnesses and documents , to cure the shortcoming, but ultimately decided that I will vote against considering motions to subpoena.” “Given the partisan nature of this impeachment from the very beginning and throughout, I have come to the conclusion that there will be no fair trial in the Senate. I don’t believe the continuation of this process will change anything. It is sad for me to admit that, as an ins...

On Friday morning, two women who reportedly breached security checkpoints at Mar-a-Lago were taken into custody after shots were fired. WPVF reported, “Two female suspects now in custody after breaching two barricades near the winter White House Mar a Lago on Palm Beach/pursued by FHP — shots fired into the vehicle.” BREAKING: two female suspects now in custody after breaching two barricades near the winter white house Mar a lago on Palm Beach / pursued by FHP – shots fired into the vehicle @WPBF25News pic.twitter.com/t73iSxWJJZ — Terri Parker (@wpbf_terri) January 31, 2020 Local 10 filled in more details: that an an SUV breached two security checkpoints at roughly 11:40 a.m. at the main entrance to Mar-a-Lago, prompting authorities to open fire. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Teri Barbera stated that the vehicle fled after Florida Highway Patrol troopers and a sheriff’s helicopter pursued it. President Trump is supposed to spend the weekend at Mar-a-Lago. WS...

The Virginia legislature on Wednesday narrowly voted on bills relating to abortion and gun control. In the Senate, lawmakers voted 20-20 to “repeal abortion restrictions imposed by Republicans, including a 24-hour waiting period and mandatory transabdominal ultrasound,” WTOP reported. “In the Senate, the bill only passed after Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax broke a 20-20 tie, which was created when Sen. Joe Morrissey, a Richmond Democrat, joined Republicans to oppose the measure. The Senate version is slightly different from the bill approved by the House, which includes physician’s assistants among those authorized to perform abortions in certain cases. The Senate bill doesn’t mention them,” the outlet reported. That’s right, the Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill that would allow people who are not doctors to perform abortions. WTOP reported that the differences in the bills will likely be compromised by March 7, when the legislative session ends. The Senate also narrowly passed ...

Pop icon, Constitutional scholar, and noted political pundit Barbra Streisand says she sees in Adam Schiff (D-CA), the face of the Democrat impeachment campaign against President Donald Trump, a man who “would make a great president.” “Adam Schiff is so impressive. His knowledge of the law… his passion… his articulateness. His sincerity!” Barbra Streisand said, pouring praise on the partisan lawmaker. “He speaks the truth and would make a great president.” Adam Schiff is so impressive. His knowledge of the law… his passion… his articulateness. His sincerity! He speaks the truth and would make a great president. — Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) January 31, 2020 Babs may want to pomp the breaks because as it stands, only 27 percent of America has a positive opinion of Rep. Schiff according to YouGov data. The same polling outfit reports that President Trump’s approval among Americans sits at 39 percent. This wild declaration from Streisand comes just a month after the two-t...

On Thursday, a Texas court ruled in favor of Jeff Younger, the father of James Younger, the seven-year-old whose pediatrician mother was attempting to medically transition her son into a girl. Dallas Judge Mary Brown upheld an October decision that gave both parents conservatorship over their child and denied the mother’s request that the case revert to the October 21 11-1 jury decision that gave her sole managing conservatorship. That decision was later overruled by Judge Kim Cooks, who ruled that conservatorship would be split evenly between both parents. But then the mother, Dr. Anne Georgulas, and her attorneys argued that Cooks had acted improperly by posting an article about the case on her Facebook page, prompting Cooks to be summarily recused from the case., The Daily Mail noted, “In November it was revealed the youngster had decided to attend school this year as a boy. In a post from the Facebook page ‘Save James,’ pictures of James dressed in a button down shirt, slacks an...

Keeping up appearance is apparently not in the Democratic Party’s skillset. Despite the “somber” and “sullen” atmosphere surrounding President Donald Trump’s impeachment, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) can be seen clowning around in front of reporters prior to a press conference, an act of impropriety that even Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) could not afford to tolerate. Take a look at this uncut gem of a video: Chuck Schumer scolds Kamala Harris for messing around at impeachment press conference https://t.co/i2eUI8vEbM pic.twitter.com/khIlDx67Kr — RNC Research (@RNCResearch) January 31, 2020 People on social media roundly mocked the moment, noting that it highlights how the Democrats have been conning Americans with all their talk about President Trump’s impeachment allegedly being a serious, non-partisan affair that is all about upholding the Founding Fathers’ vision of constitutional self-governance. “Schumer just scolded her like a petulant child,” said one Twitte...

On Wednesday, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), who has had her own issues with spreading disinformation, pontificated once again at length, this time calling on other Democratic candidates and “big tech companies” to stop the “spread of false information.” Warren stated, “The stakes of this election are too high. We need to fight the spread of false information that disempowers voters and undermines democracy. I’ll do my part—and I’m calling on my fellow candidates and big tech companies to do their part, too.” Actor Rob Schneider, thoroughly disgusted, blasted Warren on Twitter, firing back, “Thank YOU @ewarren for treating Americans like we are so completely f***ing stupid that we can’t think for ourselves. Luckily we have leaders like YOU who can tell us what to believe & how to vote. You are right:the stakes are too high to trust the people to decide for themselves.” Thank YOU @ewarren for treating Americans like we are so completely f#cking stupid that we can’t think for o...

President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign on Thursday released one of two ads that will air during the Super Bowl this Sunday. The ad titled “Stronger, Safer, More Prosperous” features the president’s election day victory followed by a run of economic achievements not seen in decades. The ad will be one of two spots that will air during the Super Bowl broadcast, according to the campaign. The second ad will not be published anywhere until it airs during the game. The Trump campaign reportedly spent $10 million for time to air the two 30-second ads on what is typically the most-watched television event of the year. This year, the broadcast will be aired on FOX. Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity is also expected to air an interview with the president prior to the game. The San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs will face off in the Super Bowl championship game on Sunday, February 2. The post ‘The Best Is Yet to Come’: Trump Campaign Previews Super Bowl Ad appeared fi...

On Thursday morning, Hillary Clinton decided to weigh in on the impeachment trial of President Trump, tweeting this deathless quote: “In America, no one is above the law.” Clinton’s tweet was in reference to the impeachment trial of President Trump; her full tweet read, “Richard Nixon once made this argument:‘When the president does it, that means that it is not illegal.’ He was forced to resign in disgrace. In America, no one is above the law.” Richard Nixon once made this argument: "When the president does it, that means that it is not illegal." He was forced to resign in disgrace. In America, no one is above the law. https://t.co/MXctxLr1sj — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 30, 2020 But also on Thursday this tidbit of news was released to the public: Tulsi Gabbard’s attorney, Brian Dunne, stated that Clinton has twice refused to accept the legal documents that a process server attempted to deliver to her from the defamation lawsuit filed against her by ...

2020 is looking up to be the year that celebrities let their MAGA pride flag fly for all to see. After Joy Villa wowed everyone in her pro-Trump dress at the Grammy Awards this past weekend, Frank Clark, defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs, wore some Trump swag of his own during a Super Bowl press conference last Friday. The big moment went viral on social media Thursday when Benny Johnson shared footage of the moment on Twitter. Take a look: WATCH: Kansas City Chiefs DE Frank Clark wears @realDonaldTrump sweater to his Super Bowl press conference. pic.twitter.com/QYLDrzH61Q — The Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) January 30, 2020 The sweater features a photo of the moment when President Trump met rap icon Kanye West at Trump Tower in Manhattan shortly after the 2016 election. “I got my good friend in L.A. At Zero’s; it’s a clothing store,” he told reporters after they asked him to explain his sweater. “I’ll never forget. You all know the moment when Donald Trump met Kanye. A ...

Senate Democrats do not appear to have the votes that they need to prolong President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial by calling for more witnesses and documents. Fox News senior reporter Chad Pergram wrote: “Senate does not appear to have the votes to open the door to witnesses tomorrow night. Collins and Romney for witnesses. Alexander opposed. Even if Murkowski is a yes, they don’t have the votes. 50-50 vote is a tie, which by rule, fails.” Senate does not appear to have the votes to open the door to witnesses tomorrow night. Collins and Romney for witnesses. Alexander opposed. Even if Murkowski is a yes, they don’t have the votes. 50-50 vote is a tie, which by rule, fails — Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) January 31, 2020 Pergram noted that if Democrats do not have the votes needed to call for more witnesses that “the Senate would then vote for verdicts on both articles.” Pergram’s analysis came immediately after Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) announced just minutes prior ...

Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) announced on Thursday night that he is not in favor of calling for additional witnesses and testimony in President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial. “I worked with other senators to make sure that we have the right to ask for more documents and witnesses, but there is no need for more evidence to prove something that has already been proven and that does not meet the U.S. Constitution’s high bar for an impeachable offense,” Alexander said. “There is no need for more evidence to prove that the president asked Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden and his son, Hunter; he said this on television on October 3, 2019, and during his July 25, 2019, telephone call with the president of Ukraine.” I worked with other senators to make sure that we have the right to ask for more documents and witnesses, but there is no need for more evidence to prove something that has already been proven and that does not meet the U.S. Constitution’s high bar for an impeachable of...

With the Senate moving closer to a decision on whether to call additional impeachment witnesses — among them former national security adviser John Bolton, who Democrats are demanding testify — President Trump tweeted out a video of an interview with Bolton from August 2019 in which he praises the president’s July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and cites the administration’s concerns about “corruption” in Ukraine. “I will be meeting President Zelensky. He and President Trump have already spoken twice,” Bolton told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty shortly after the July 25 call that sparked the impeachment inquiry. “President called to congratulate President Zelensky on his election and then on his success in the parliamentary election. They were very warm and cordial calls. We’re hoping that they will be able to meet in Warsaw and have a few minutes together.” “Because the success of Ukraine maintaining its freedom, its system of representative government, a free m...

Carter Page, the former adviser for President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, is suing the Democratic National Committee and those who helped pay for the salacious dossier that formed the basis for multiple surveillance warrants used to spy on Page and the campaign. Fox News exclusively reported that the lawsuit was filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Illinois’ Eastern Division. The 23-page lawsuit names the DNC, law firm Perkins Coie and its partners, who paid Ex-British Intelligence officer Christopher Steele to dig up dirt on Trump. The “dirt” Steele found was nothing but rumors and innuendo. Steele himself said at least one of his sources was a “boaster” and an “egoist” who likely engaged “in some embellishment.” The FBI used that dubious dossier, however, to obtain warrants to surveil Page and the Trump campaign. Even then, the FBI had to omit information in order to obtain the warrants. In early December, the Department of Justice Inspector General d...

A South Bend, Indiana pastor’s song bashing President Donald Trump’s Christian base of supporters has gone viral. Titled “A Hymn for the 81%,” in reference to the 81% of white evangelical Trump voters, the song by Daniel Deitrich wanted to buck the trend of contemporary Christian worship by focusing less on God’s love and Christ’s salvation and more on the Christian mission to transform the earth by “welcoming the stranger, caring for the poor, and loving our enemies,” according to Religion News Service (RNS). Strangely, the song speaks of the Trump administration “ripping mothers from their babies,” but the Democratic Party’s pro-abortion stance gets no mention. “A cocktail of prophetic fire and Christ-like grace, Daniel Deitrich’s hymn is both a love song to the church and a call to repentance, which castigates the Trump administration for ‘putting kids in cages, ripping mothers from their babies,’ but blames the church for failing to rein them in,” RNS continued. The song accuses...

Senate Republicans will move quickly to acquit President Donald Trump — holding a vote as early as Friday — if the Senate does not vote to allow further witness testimony. Republican Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) told reporters on Thursday that “it was possible the trial could end on Friday without Democrats achieving their goal of having witnesses called to testify,” according to Reuters. “The momentum is clearly in the direction of moving to final judgment on Friday. That vote will be Friday,” Barrasso said. “We still have a couple members who said they want to listen to the answers to questions, but that’s where the momentum is.” Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) told Fox News that he expects that “the president will be acquitted, and I think it will be this week.” The Senate will spend Thursday posing questions to the two sets of legal teams, the president’s slate of attorneys and the House “impeachment managers,” including Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA). After the question and answer period ...

Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-VT) team is reportedly preparing “dozens” of Executive Orders for “President Sanders” to sign in his first several days in the White House, effectively reversing Trump Administration policies and enacting a comprehensive, socialist agenda without the advice and consent of Congress. The Washington Post reportedly obtained a memo discussing the “early work” of a Sanders presidency, prepared by members of Sanders’ team. The document discusses signing executive orders that “would reverse President Trump’s policies on immigration, including an immediate halt of border wall construction, removing a limit on accepting refugees for asylum, and reinstating the Obama-era DACA program,” according to National Review. The Sanders campaign knows, it seems, that its agenda isn’t popular with many beyond a dedicated base of far-left Democrats, progressives, and true socialists, and that a “President Sanders” will have to go outside the system to institute his policy agenda. ...