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Nathan Worcester on In The Dark
On the Monday, May 1st edition of In The Dark, Jim had on NATHAN WORCESTER from The Epoch Times. They discussed both Nathan’s visit to the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s 2023 spring kickoff in Des… More
- ● Report reveals that FBI spied on its likely new director, Kash Patel
It’s going to be awkward at FBI headquarters next month when President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the bureau likely takes over. ... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 6:54 pm
- ● Recycling Is Worthless: “It’s a sacrament of the Green Religion”
Is recycling really the eco-friendly solution we've been led to believe? Discover the shocking truths about this "green religion" and why many argue that recycling might be more harmful than helpful. Don't miss this eye-opening exploration!... Read more »
Published: December 13, 2024 - 5:35 pm - ● BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi Hospitalized
Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after an injury during her trip to Luxembourg. What does this mean for her political future? Discover the latest updates and reactions surrounding this unexpected incident.... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 4:54 pm - ● Tom Homan Announces Mass Deportations Will Start In Deep Blue City
Tom Homan's bold declaration of mass deportations starting in Chicago has sparked intense reactions. Discover the implications of his plan and how it could reshape immigration policy in America. Don't miss the full story!... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 3:37 pm - ● State Lawmaker Switches To Republican Party
In a surprising political shift, Florida State Rep. Susan Valdés has left the Democratic Party to join the Republicans. Discover her motivations behind this bold move and what it means for her constituents and the future... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 2:56 pm - ● Small Plane Crashes Onto Highway, One Dead
A tragic small plane crash on a New York highway has left one person dead and another injured. Discover the details of this shocking incident and the ongoing investigation that follows.... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 2:33 pm - ● Montana Court Blocks Transgender Medical Care Ban, Sparks Outrage
A recent ruling by Montana's Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a ban on transgender medical care for minors, igniting fierce debate. Discover the implications of this decision and the voices shaping the conversation around youth rights... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 2:20 pm - ● Douglas Murray: After Syrian rebels force Assad out, the Iranian regime could be the next one to collapse
The dominos are falling in the Middle East, and the last one may be about to topple.... Read more » - ● NEW JERSEY DRONES: None Of This Is Adding Up…FULL REPORT
Mysterious drones are buzzing over New Jersey, and the situation is spiraling into confusion. With local mayors and even the Pentagon involved, the truth remains elusive. Discover the shocking details behind this unfolding story.... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 2:27 am - ● Saint Ann’s insane ex-con hire exposes the progressive ‘shame’ con
Liberal administrators at Saint Ann's School in Brooklyn knowingly hired an ex-con who later allegedly preyed on students, but shamed students and parents who raised concerns.... Read more » - ● NYC prices rising faster than elsewhere due to ill-advised Albany policies
New Yorkers are paying a heavy price for progressive Democrats' reckless policies as prices rose faster in the Big Apple than in a dozen other US major cities.... Read more » - ● Failed smears of Trump’s cabinet picks proves biased media’s irrelevance
The media has tried to smear President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks.... Read more » - ● ALI REACTS: Biden Makes History With Single Largest Day Pardons
In a historic move, President Biden has shattered records with the largest single-day act of clemency, but the implications are far more controversial. Discover the motivations behind these unprecedented pardons and what they mean for his... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 12:23 am - Barron Trump: Ladies Man?
Is Barron Trump truly a ladies' man at NYU? Discover the surprising reports about his popularity on campus and the contrasting views on his social life. Dive into the full post for all the intriguing details!... Read more »Published: December 12, 2024 - 11:51 pm - Feds help health insurers hide their dirty secret: denials on the rise
The risk of having your health insurance claim denied is roughly 10 times what it was a decade ago — but consumers can’t know which companies are the stingiest.... Read more » - How Many Times Did President Trump Ring That NYSE Bell?
Curious about President Trump's unique approach to ringing the NYSE bell? Discover the surprising details behind this historic moment and how many times he actually rang it. Dive into the full post for all the intriguing... Read more »Published: December 12, 2024 - 11:09 pm - Luigi Mangione frenzy: It’s time for a national conversation on left-wing violence
There’s a clear ideological continuum between those who rationalize the shooting of a CEO and rationalize the murder of Jews by Palestinian terrorists and rationalize the burning down of cities for "social justice."... Read more » - BREAKING: New Horowitz Report Reveals FBI Had 26 “Confidential Human Sources” In The J6 Crowd
A shocking new report reveals the FBI had 26 confidential human sources present during the January 6 events, with some even entering the Capitol. What does this mean for the narrative surrounding that day? Dive into... Read more »Published: December 12, 2024 - 10:22 pm - New Jersey’s mystery drones: Letters to the Editor — Dec. 13, 2024
The Issue: The Pentagon’s response to numerous unidentified drones sighted flying above New Jersey. A Pentagon spokesperson said the dozens of drones flying over New Jersey are not US military (“Close Encounters of the Turnpike,” Dec.... Read more » - Glenn Beck REVEALS His Shocking Mar-a-Lago Meeting with President Trump
Glenn Beck's recent meeting with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago revealed startling insights about global politics and the looming threats of nuclear proliferation. Discover the eye-opening details that could change your perspective on current world affairs.... Read more »Published: December 12, 2024 - 9:33 pm - The week in whoppers: Joe Biden gaslights about his foreign-policy record, Ana Navarro fearmongers about Pete Hegseth and more
Iran and Hezbollah launched relentless attacks on Israel and Russia invaded Ukraine because Biden broadcast major weakness.... Read more » - Major Investigation Leads To Admission Democrats Broke Election Laws in 2024
A shocking investigation reveals that Democrats may have violated election laws by accepting foreign donations through ActBlue. Discover the details of this unfolding scandal and what it means for the integrity of our elections.... Read more »Published: December 12, 2024 - 7:26 pm - Legendary NFL Coach Bill Belichick Lands New Job
Bill Belichick, the legendary NFL coach, is stepping into a new arena at the University of North Carolina. Discover how this coaching icon plans to reshape college football and why this opportunity has him so excited!... Read more »Published: December 12, 2024 - 7:26 pm - Former FBI Informant Pleads Guilty To Lying About The Bidens
A former FBI informant has made shocking revelations about Joe and Hunter Biden, claiming they were bribed by a Ukrainian oligarch. Discover the details behind his guilty plea and the implications for the ongoing investigations.... Read more »Published: December 12, 2024 - 7:25 pm - LeBron James Is Taking Time Off Basketball For “Personal Reasons” After Video Of Him Praising Accused Sex Trafficker P Diddy Goes Viral
LeBron James is stepping away from basketball amid his worst season yet, just as a controversial video of him praising P Diddy goes viral. Discover the implications of his absence and what it means for the... Read more »Published: December 12, 2024 - 7:25 pm - Pandemic Super Villain Predicts Multiple Pandemics Are Coming – Here’s One Way To Prepare
Are we on the brink of multiple pandemics? Dr. Peter Hotez's alarming predictions raise critical questions about our health security. Discover how to prepare effectively and protect your family from potential threats before it's too late.... Read more »Published: December 12, 2024 - 7:25 pm - Antony Blinken admits he and Biden bear some responsibility for Afghanistan disaster — now that Joe’s career is over
Antony Blinken defied congressional subpoenas to testify on Afghanistan. Now he admits he and Joe were a little bit to blame. Why? Pure politics.... Read more » - NYSE Traders To President Trump: “You are our guy!”
Experience the electric atmosphere on the NYSE floor as President Trump rings the opening bell, igniting cheers and chants of support. Discover why traders are declaring, “You are our guy!” in this pivotal moment for America’s... Read more »Published: December 12, 2024 - 4:38 pm - CRIMINAL LEGACY: Biden Makes History With Largest Single-Day Act of Clemency
Biden's historic act of clemency has sparked intense debate and controversy. Discover the implications of this unprecedented move and what it reveals about his presidency in the full post. Don't miss the critical analysis!... Read more »Published: December 12, 2024 - 4:19 pm - Watch The Moment Trump Rings Opening Bell At New York Stock Exchange
Experience the excitement as President Trump makes history by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange! Discover the crowd's electric reaction and the significance of this momentous occasion in our full post.... Read more »Published: December 12, 2024 - 4:18 pm
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- ● By Bowing To The Leftist Mob, Caitlin Clark Abandons Her Most Ardent Defenders
What Clark fails to realize is that the leftists she's trying to appease will never embrace her.... Read more »
Published: December 13, 2024 - 7:01 pm - ● Pelosi Injured, Hospitalized While Traveling in LuxembourgRep. Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) sustained an injury and was hospitalized while abroad in Luxembourg on a congressional delegation, her office said Friday. The post Pelosi Injured, Hospitalized While Traveling in Luxembourg appeared first on .... Read more »
Published: December 13, 2024 - 6:16 pm - ● Dems Call Trump A Threat To Democracy Because He Can Turn Their Lawfare Back On Them
President-elect Donald Trump is apparently a threat to democracy because he has the power to use the DOJ the way Democrats did against him.... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 6:06 pm - ● Sour Lemon: Former CNN Host Seethes at Trump ‘Person of the Year’ HonorFormer CNN host Don Lemon railed against Time magazine for honoring President-elect Donald Trump as its 2024 “Person of the Year,” questioning if the magazine’s choice was a “scam” and a “joke.” The post Sour Lemon:... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 6:00 pm
- ● Democrats Torn over Attending Trump's Inauguration After Landslide VictoryDemocrats are divided about attending the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. The post Democrats Torn over Attending Trump’s Inauguration After Landslide Victory appeared first on Breitbart.... Read more »
Published: December 13, 2024 - 5:40 pm - ● Nancy Pelosi Hospitalized in Europe, Suffers Injury on Official Trip for WWII CommemorationRep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) was hospitalized while traveling in Europe on official taxpayer business. The post Nancy Pelosi Hospitalized in Europe, Suffers Injury on Official Trip for WWII Commemoration appeared first on Breitbart.... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 5:30 pm
- ● Exclusive -- Trump Brings Hope to Family Members of Hamas Hostages: 'New Chief in Town'WASHINGTON, DC – Family members of several hostages of Hamas expressed hope that President-elect Donald Trump's incoming presidency and recent developments in the Middle East conflict can help secure the release of their loved ones and... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 5:27 pm
- ● Former Stripper Crystal Mangum Admits She Lied About Duke Lacrosse Players Raping Her in 2006Crystal Mangum, who accused the white members of the Duke Lacrosse team of raping her in 2006, finally admitted that she lied about the case. The post Former Stripper Crystal Mangum Admits She Lied About Duke... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 5:21 pm
- ● Prime Knee Bending: Jeff Bezos' Amazon Plans $1 Million Donation to Trump's InaugurationAmazon is planning a $1 million donation to president-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, as founder Jeff Bezos and other tech leaders shore up ties with the incoming administration. The post Prime Knee Bending: Jeff Bezos’ Amazon... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 5:20 pm
- ● Russia Negotiating with Syrian Jihadi Rebels to Keep Military BasesRussia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mikahil Bogdanov told state media on Thursday that Moscow had made “direct contact” with Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the al-Qaeda offshoot that toppled Syrian dictator Bashar Assad last weekend. The post Russia... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 5:12 pm
- ● Exclusive -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Colleagues Must Realize They Have a Mandate to Enact Trump AgendaSenators must realize they have a mandate to enact President-elect Donald Trump's agenda, Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) said during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily. The post Exclusive — Sen. Tommy Tuberville: Colleagues Must Realize They... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 4:45 pm
- ● Jamie Foxx Credits God, Power of Prayer for Saving His Life After Suffering StrokesActor Jamie Foxx credited God and the power of prayer for saving his life last year after he suffered a life-threatening stroke that landed him in the hospital, resulting in a long recovery journey. The post... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 4:33 pm
- ● Chinese Balloon 2.0: Biden White House Dismisses Mystery Drone Sightings, Suggests Mistaken IdentityThe Biden administration has dismissed the recent wave of drone sightings on the East Coast, suggesting that most reports are likely cases of mistaken identity involving legally operating aircraft. The post Chinese Balloon 2.0: Biden White... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 4:23 pm
- ● Antony Blinken Thanks Hamas Fan Erdogan for His 'Insight,' Omits Mention of Kurds in Turkey VisitSecretary of State Antony Blinken made a brief visit to Turkey on Friday to meet with Islamist strongman Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his counterpart Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, intended to discuss the collapse of the Assad... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 4:14 pm
- ● New Jersey AG Ridiculed on Social Media After Bragging About Suing GlockNew Jersey attorney general Matt Platkin (D) was ridiculed on social media after bragging about filing a lawsuit against Glock handguns. The post New Jersey AG Ridiculed on Social Media After Bragging About Suing Glock appeared... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 4:12 pm
- ● WATCH: Seattle Road Sign Flashes Disturbing Message After United Healthcare CEO's Brutal KillingA disturbing message seen on an electric road sign in Seattle, Washington, appearing to refer to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has raised numerous questions. The post WATCH: Seattle Road Sign Flashes Disturbing Message... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 4:08 pm
- ● RCP Poll Average: Donald Trump Has Positive Favorability Rating for First Time in Political CareerPresident-elect Donald Trump notched a two-point net positive favorability rating on Thursday, according to RealClearPolitics average. The post RCP Poll Average: Donald Trump Has Positive Favorability Rating for First Time in Political Career appeared first on... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 4:02 pm
- ● 'We Have the Money': TX Lt. Gov. Patrick Vows to Bid on Border Wall Materials in Biden Fire SaleThursday on Fox News Channel's "The Ingraham Angle," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R-TX) said the State of Texas will make a bid on border wall materials that the federal government is reportedly attempting to sell for... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 3:51 pm
- ● Nancy Pelosi Brags of Defying Archbishop’s Communion BanFormer Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has boasted of openly defying the archbishop of San Francisco, continuing to receive Holy Communion despite having been banned from doing so. The post Nancy Pelosi Brags of Defying... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 3:45 pm
- ● Corrupt Media Obsess Over Luigi Mangione After Memory Holing Trump’s Would-Be Assassins
The media builds a mystique around an alleged murderer while ignoring two gunmen who targeted a presidential candidate.... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 3:07 pm - ● 14 State Attorneys General File Suit Against Glock HandgunsAttorneys General Matt Platkin (D-NJ) and Keith Ellison (D-MN) are joined by 12 other state attorneys general in suing Glock. The post 14 State Attorneys General File Suit Against Glock Handguns appeared first on Breitbart.... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 2:41 pm
- ● Broke California to Spend $1.4 Billion on More EV Charging StationsThe State of California, which is suffering from massive budget deficits, will spend $1.4 billion to expand a network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to assist drivers of the cars that Gov. Gavin Newsom wants... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 2:18 pm
- ● Israel to Remain on Mount Hermon Peak in Syria Through the WinterThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will remain atop the strategic peak of Mount Hermon through the winter, according to defense minister Israel Katz on Friday. The post Israel to Remain on Mount Hermon Peak in Syria... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 1:43 pm
- ● Massive Overnight Airstrikes Target Ukrainian Infrastructure, Russia Says Retaliation for ATACMS AttacksZelenskyy described the waves of missiles and drones as one of the heaviest bombardments of the country's energy sector yet. The post Massive Overnight Airstrikes Target Ukrainian Infrastructure, Russia Says Retaliation for ATACMS Attacks appeared first... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 1:27 pm
- ● WATCH: Druze Arabs Ask to Be Part of Israel, not Rebel-held SyriaA group of Druze Arab villages in southwestern Syria have asked to be part of Israel rather than rebel-held Syria, according to reports and to videos circulating on social media. The post WATCH: Druze Arabs Ask... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 1:23 pm
- ● Louisiana Rapper NBA Youngboy Gets Nearly 2 Years in Jail for Gun-Related ChargesLOGAN, Utah — A federal judge in Utah sentenced Louisiana rap artist NBA Youngboy to just under two years in prison on gun-related charges after he acknowledged having possessed weapons despite being a convicted felon. The... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 1:20 pm
- ● Wray’s Resignation Won’t Undo Trauma His FBI Foot Soldiers Caused Innocent Families
Despite Wray’s announcement that he will step down, the effects of his heavy-handed leadership leaves scars on his victims.... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 1:13 pm - ● GOP Rep. Fitzpatrick Calls for Urgent 'Immediate Action' to Address Unexplained Drone ActivityRepresentative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on Thursday called for immediate government action to be taken to address increasing reports of unexplained drone activity in Philadelphia suburbs. The post GOP Rep. Fitzpatrick Calls for Urgent ‘Immediate Action’ to... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 1:07 pm
- ● Here's Where Tom Homan Can Start America's Largest Deportation ProgramThe largest deportation program in United States history will begin in late January of next year, President-Elect Donald Trump and his Border Czar Thomas Homan have promised. The post Here’s Where Tom Homan Can Start America’s... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 1:00 pm
- ● Speaker Johnson May Start Trump Healthcare Agenda in End-of-Year Spending PackageHouse Speaker Mike Johnson's end-of-year spending bill could include a critical part of Trump's healthcare agenda: cracking down on Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) middlemen who drive up drug prices for seniors. The post Speaker Johnson May... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 12:50 pm
- ● Macron Rolls the Dice... Again: Appoints Centrist Ally Francois Bayrou as New French Prime MinisterFrench political veteran François Bayrou, long time Macron ally, named as next Prime Minister after the last collapsed in record time. The post Macron Rolls the Dice… Again: Appoints Centrist Ally François Bayrou as New French Prime... Read more »Published: December 13, 2024 - 12:42 pm
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