And they hate Donald Trump while adoring Joe the Wanderer

 'We 100% Got People Killed': Biden-Era DEA Allowed 'Staggering Amounts' of Fentanyl Into US

"Everyone responsible for punishing Howell should be held accountable for the deaths that followed. That includes Garland and whoever really ran the White House during the Biden Regency." 

"Oh, the Associated Press doesn't say that the Joe Biden Regency allowed fentanyl rings to flood the US with their deadly product. In fact, the AP never mentions Biden or who ran the DEA and Department of Justice at the time. The timing in the first paragraph speaks volumes, however:

Even as it battled the deadliest drug epidemic in American history, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico between 2023 and 2025, according to three current and former DEA agents and government records reviewed by The Associated Press.

DEA agents repeatedly monitored shipments of fentanyl pills — but did not seize them — as federal prosecutors sought to bring bigger criminal cases against traffickers of a synthetic opioid that the White House last year designated a “ weapon of mass destruction.”

"Hmmm. Say, who was president between 2023 and 2025? Which party controlled the White House and these agencies, setting policy in regard to both drug interdiction and border security? Three guesses, and one hint: the answer does not rhyme with thump or sound like "Gee, Opie!"

"In fact, as people may recall, Donald Trump made fentanyl trafficking a key part of his presidential campaign. Part of that related to getting tough with China, where the precursors are manufactured, but the bigger point Trump made related to border security. He accused Biden and Kamala Harris of allowing fentanyl to flood across the border without any effective policies to stop it, which Biden and later Harris denied. 

"Now DEA agents are telling reporters that this was not just neglect, but a deliberate approach to poison America in hopes of making headline cases against drug traffickers. However, the DEA did not keep track of the shipments, which meant a lot of that fentanyl hit the streets in US cities during the Biden Regency. "We 100% got people killed," one DEA agent told the AP, while others likened it to another disaster during the Barack Obama administration:" . . .   More...

Biden's Ghostwriters in the Sky

 Major New Transparency Win: Biden Ghostwriter Audio Tapes Coming Out

"Listening to an interview isn't like reading a carefully edited book; every halting reply, every hiccup, every hesitation, every mental blank-out presumably is there and, if we are to judge by every public appearance Joe Biden has made in the last several years, painfully obvious."

. . . 

A federal judge on Friday rejected former President Joe Biden’s request to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from his conversations with biographer Mark Zwonitzer.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied the former president’s motion for a preliminary injunction in the Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by the Heritage Foundation and its employee, Mike Howell.

The materials come from former special counsel Robert Hur’s investigation into Biden’s mishandling of classified documents. The Justice Department will now turn over the redacted versions to the plaintiffs and House Judiciary Committee.

"This is a case that's been litigated for some time, as we have covered right here on RedState:" . . .  More...

Biden administration buried whistleblower complaint alleging Fauci lied to Congress during pandemic | Just The News    "An intelligence community whistleblower formally accused Dr. Anthony Fauci of lying to Congress during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Biden administration took the unusual step of yanking the complaint from the government's independent watchdogs and referring it instead to the political appointee overseeing the Health and Human Services Department, bombshell memos released by departing Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard show.

"The effort to divert the investigation of Fauci to then-HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra occurred shortly after the government's top pandemic doctor engaged in a discussion with the CIA about evidence that workers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) in China had been sickened in fall 2019, potentially explosive evidence that the virus emerged from a lab leak at the very facility where Fauci's office was funding dangerous research on bat viruses, the memos show." . . .

Media priorities are obvious; It's impossible to hate the media enough.

 Jack Hellner  

"Look how hard the media is working to hide true information about all the communists or socialists running for office. Of course, they have been doing that for a long time. Look at how they covered up Obama's relationship with Bill Ayers, Reverend Wright, and Louis Farakkan as they campaigned for him to remake America." 

"I have thought for years that the media has lost its curiosity gene and its ability, or desire, to investigate, but I have been absolutely wrong. 

"When they focus and collude with other Democrats, they can do very important work for the American people. Here is a story that shows their great skill:

"After years of not giving a s*** about the condition of the Reflecting Pool, they have done endless reports about algae in the pool. They are also very concerned that Trump spent $11 million (around 33 cents per person in the U.S) cleaning it up. 

"Here are some of the stories they do not report in collusion with other Democrats:

"No matter how much fraud is found throughout government programs, they will ignore the arrests and act like they are minor. They fought tooth and nail against DOGE and reported negatively on DOGE revelations. 

"They did not report how corrupt USAID was and how much money has been funneled to leftist organizations in the government. 

"They refuse to report how Biden and Obama used the Justice Department and IRS to target political opponents, including endless investigations into Trump. They act like that never happened." . . .   More...

Biden Dazed and Confused at the Obama Presidential Center

Looking visibly confused, Biden removes his Ray-Bans and squints into the crowd. . . .  in a weak, faltering voice, asks, “Where’s my granddaughter?”

Setting aside the human decency angle, putting the visibly ailing former president on public display is politically self-destructive. Every appearance serves as a reminder of what many Americans view as one of the biggest scandals in modern political history: the effort to convince the public that Biden was fit to serve as commander in chief and, worse, that he was capable of serving a second term.

"Former President Joe Biden traveled to Chicago for the debut of former President Barack Obama’s Presidential Center on Thursday. Two years past the disastrous debate, which ended his bid for reelection, he appeared frail and disoriented.

In the clip below, Obama is seen leaving the stage at the end of the dedication ceremony. Jill Biden, having left her husband standing alone beside the podium, exits right behind him. Looking visibly confused, Biden removes his Ray-Bans and squints into the crowd. He then raises a hand as if recognizing someone and, in a weak, faltering voice, asks, “Where’s my granddaughter?”

With his hands held in T-Rex pose, he then shuffles toward the exit.

Bizarre moment as Biden is left behind on stage at the Obama Center opening, asking for his granddaughter.

“Where is my granddaughter?” pic.twitter.com/3nkY2U43ih

— I Meme Therefore I Am  (@ImMeme0) June 19, 2026

It was a sad scene. But it was also a frightening one. This is the man Democrats wanted Americans to believe was fit for four more years in the Oval Office. Had fate not intervened — and had Jill Biden and those around him succeeded in their efforts — this visibly frail and diminished man could now be a year and a half into a second term as president of the United States." . . .

Elder abuse, anyone? Jill Biden and other presidential couples exit stage at Obama extravaganza, leaving Joe behind - Monica Showalter

Biden's intelligence beats Republican efforts: Texas built the barrier - Biden destroyed it.

Elder abuse, anyone? Jill Biden and other presidential couples exit stage at Obama extravaganza, leaving Joe behind

 Monica Showalter - American Thinker  

Which raises questions: Is Joe being properly cared for and attended by his wife, or by full-time staff which he could easily afford? Or is he being allowed to wander around dazed and confused, wondering if he was president, taking off his pants, and otherwise not all there

Would-be second-term President Biden left searching for family

"So the Obama Presidential Center, a brutalist monolith towering over Chicago like a giant trash can, opened its lid.

"All the usual characters were there, celebrating Obama -- Bono, Oprah, Springsteen, Tom Hanks, Stephen Colbert, John Legend, the exact tired celebs you might expect too see there, along with previous presidential couples -- George and Laura Bush of course; the Clintoons, Hillary dressed like a bag lady; Joe and Jill Biden, and most surprisingly; Michelle Obama, who usually skips such events. And Barack, who gave us the benefit of his 'wisdom':  "

. . . "This analysis of the entire project is spot on.

"But the sad part was in the conclusion of the game-show-style presidential couples lineup:

They all filed off, festively, leaving Joe behind, alone.

 

"Then Joe moved up to the podium, as though he thought he were still president, called for his granddaughter, adjusted his 'Joe Cool' aviator sunglasses worn indoors, taking them off ... and revealed his confusion." . . .

. . . "They didn't know this could happen if they walked off and left him alone up there? After all these years and all these embarrassing events during his presidency, they didn't think Joe would be worse for wear after a couple of additional years?

 

"Jill Biden, who's supposedly his caretaker and who would supposedly know Joe better than anyone, never anticipated this sort of embarrassing thing happening? Why did she walk off without him, leaving him behind to wander and muddle around, his insentience obvious to all who saw the video. Worse still, why didn't anyone else step in for her -- Obama, the Bushes, Hillary -- and get him off the stage if Jill wouldn't. This would likely happen, by the way, if ordinary people were dealing with this issue." . . .More...

CNN Discovers Democrats Hate America

 Independent Sentinel

🚨CNN STUNNED as bombshell poll reveals that Democrats HATE America!
- Only 27% of Democrats will fly the American flag on July 4th, compared to 64% of Republicans
- Only 29% of Democrats are extremely proud to be an American, compared to 90% of Republicans
- Only 24% of… pic.twitter.com/mQSLNBUKNl

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) June 17, 2026

"The news that most Democrats hate America should not come as a surprise, based on their actions and polls that show they prefer socialism in large numbers. It isn’t only because Republicans are in power. They were like this under Barack Obama and Joe Biden. The party has slowly attracted more and more radical ideologues.

"CNN doesn’t know what has changed. What has changed is that Democrats are becoming woke, and wokeism is a depressing religion.

• Only 27% of Democrats will fly the American flag on July 4th, compared to 64% of Republicans
• A mere 29% of Democrats are extremely proud to be an American, compared to 90% of Republicans
• And 24% of Democrats want to celebrate America as a priority on July 4th, compared to 65% of Republicans   More...

Feds Indict 15 Members of Minnesota Antifa Paramilitary

 Infidel Bloggers:  

“'We know that a ‘worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.’ And Wagner’s alleged actions were an attempt to spread fire into our peaceful community. That is not going to happen,” said U.S. Attorney Gorgon."

"On January 24, 2026, Wagner stated that he was “not talking about peaceful protests anymore.” And urged violence against federal officers: “Get your f----- guns and stop these f------ people.” Wagner also reposted a video where he passed out gas masks and shields to agitators."

"Breaking: Federal prosecutors in Minnesota have announced conspiracy charges against 15 members of an Antifa cell that allegedly conspired to impede or injure federal officers, solicitation to commit a crime of violence, interstate threats & more."

This video will give you a sickening picture of the sort of conditions and the people that Democrat open borders have created." . . .

Out of the depths of leftism we find cruel, distorted thinking of people who hate America as much as Hamas and al Qaeda hate the Jews and Israel. From the sewers of their minds, we uncover support for Hamas and their murders of families; children and parents.

How evil must they become before Democrats and their leaders join with police to stand against these warped savages?

Minnesota Antifa member Kyle Wagner, who uses the alias "Kaos," is among those federally charged. https://t.co/c9wdNLPF6f

— Andy Ngo (@MrAndyNgo) June 16, 2026

 Who Is Kyle Wagner? Minnesota ‘Antifa’ Activist Urging Armed Confrontation With ICE Agents | Times Now  

. . . "A self-described “Antifa” member in Minneapolis has drawn national attention after posting a series of Instagram videos calling for “armed” men to take to the streets against federal immigration officials. Kyle Wagner, who refers to himself as a “master-hate-baiter,” urged what he described as “boots on the ground” following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, who was killed by a US Border Patrol agent on January 24.

"In one video, Wagner introduced himself directly to viewers. “I’m Kyle, I’m Antifa,” he said, before acknowledging fears expressed by women concerned their husbands might be hurt if they responded to his call. Wagner argued that immigration officials would “keep killing us if we don’t end this,” referring to federal agents as “mass murderers” and “fascist occupiers.” He added that stopping them required “good men in the streets, armed and ready to protect innocent people.” . . .

 Anti-ICE Antifa member arrested on federal charges of Cyberstalking and Threatening Communications after allegedly calling for the murder and assault of federal immigration officers in Minneapolis

Joe Biden, Tim Walz, and so many Democrats have left this nation their less-than-worthless legacy

Trump’s Iran Deal: Americans Wanted Something Done Short Of Ground Troops, And They Got It

 Issues & Insights 

“War is this regime’s shield against popular uprisings, while peace and a ceasefire are, as Khomeini put it, like ‘poison’ for it,” Rajavi said. “The overthrow of the regime is the responsibility of the Iranian people and their organized Resistance.” 

"President Donald Trump’s deal with Iran has received a lot of flak from both sides of the spectrum for its supposed shortcomings. Is it a failure before it’s even finalized? No, but that won’t stop the angry backbiting over an agreement that looks like it could significantly weaken Iran’s ability to cause trouble in the Middle East.

"Let’s be clear: If Trump’s deal leads to a non-nuclear Iran, a freer flow of oil to the global economy, and a more stable Mideast, that will be a net gain for everyone concerned.

"For the record, no, we’re not entirely satisfied, either. We didn’t want Trump to give an inch to the mullahs.

"'The only choice they should be offered is to give up everything or lose it all to the almighty forces of the U.S. and Israeli militaries,” we wrote in late May.

"But that was before people on both the left and the right began complaining about committing ground troops. Our own I&I/TIPP Poll showed a 57% majority of Americans opposed sending U.S. ground troops into Iran.

"Those of us who have been around since Vietnam remember quite well that even the most gung-ho supporters of military action often recant when troops get wounded or killed. It happened in Vietnam, in Iraq, and in Afghanistan. It would have been no different in Iran.

"Meanwhile, continuing the war and leaving Iran entirely bombed out and devastated would have perhaps set off a global recession of epic proportions as oil prices spiked. As it is, inflation-adjusted oil prices peaked recently at $109.70 a barrel. Prices are now at $77.02 a barrel.

"So Trump didn’t “lose” a war. There was never a real war to begin with. A war almost always requires troops, direct battle, and a will to win." . . .  More...

Victory in Iran - Don Surber

"rump did it with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman AND Israel on our side."

. . . "If someone told you this 10 years ago, you would have thought them crazy. Arab Muslims supporting Israel against a Muslim nation? Get out of here. Donald Trump saw it as a challenge. He launched the Abraham Accord to bring Jews and the Muslims together.

"It worked.

"Yes, we lost 13 troops in the fighting—but that just happens to be the number of troops Joe Biden lost in surrendering the Basram airport in Biden’s faile retreat from Afghanistan. Biden left behind at least $8 billion worth of military hardware behind.

"The Pentagon estimates we killed 6,000 Iranian military personnel, we sank 150 Navy vessels and we destroyed most of Iran’s 350 aircraft. Many of its planes never left the ground. We took out Iran’s air defense." . . .

Baby Trump Roasts Ghost Khamenei After Epic Strike!

FBI Disrupts ‘Dark’ Terrorist Plot Targeting UFC Freedom 250 Event; 5 Epstein-Obsessed Suspects in Custody

I can recall three speeches made by Joe Biden alone that I took to be a plea for people like this to do as they planned. Special recognition must also go to the Fonda-DeNiro-Reid performance recently as well as all things said by "The View" gossip group.

Debra Heine › American Greatness  

“This is what happens when people turn the rhetoric up so loud that disagreeing with somebody is a cause for violence,” Vance said. “We got to tell everybody to tone it down.”

"FBI Director Kash Patel announced Tuesday that the feds disrupted a “two wave” domestic terrorist plot targeting the UFC Freedom 250 celebration prior to the event held on the White House South Lawn, Sunday.

"Five anti-Israel, Epstein-obsessed suspects are currently in custody following a multi-state operation that was initiated when the threat was discovered on June 10. The suspects have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

"Investigators have identified a potential network of 23 anti-Trump suspects involved in the pre-operational planning on encrypted Signal chats.

"The patriotic UFC event was held on the South Lawn as part of President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday weekend, drawing an estimated 4,300 attendees, including about 1,200 active-duty service members. Another 85,000 people watched the grand spectacle on giant screens at the nearby Ellipse.

"The suspects reportedly planned to use explosive-laden drones to strike buildings near the event, trigger a mass evacuation and steer crowds toward a pre-staged sniper team, officials said.

"A subsequent “second wave” of attackers allegedly planned to storm the White House gate amidst the chaos.

"One suspect, identified as Michael Alan Thomas of California, told investigators he believes the U.S. government is run by elites who were friends with Jeffrey Epstein, sacrifice and eat children, and are protected by President Trump, according to the federal arrest warrant. " . . .

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Victory in Iran

 Don Surber   

"Cuba is next. I doubt we’ll kill many leaders and we cannot destroy their air force, navy and air defense because they don’t exist. We could land troops, but why? Cuba needs foreign investment, not Army Rangers."

"Move over, Marilyn Monroe. Your happy birthday to President Kennedy is nothing compared to Trump ringing in his 80th with a UFC bout, the Marine Corps Band and a flyover by the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels over the mall with its restored reflecting pool that no longer suffers the aftermath of the Kenyan Klown’s benighted presidency.

"Also on Sunday, Iran’s third-string regime waved the white flag and gave up.

"Epic Fury was well-named. In 38 days, America stripped a nation of 92 million people of its military.

"We have not had as decisive a military victory since the Persian Gulf War. We did so with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman AND Israel on our side.

"If someone told you this 10 years ago, you would have thought them crazy. Arab Muslims supporting Israel against a Muslim nation? Get out of here. Donald Trump saw it as a challenge. He launched the Abraham Accord to bring Jews and the Muslims together.

"It worked.

"Yes, we lost 13 troops in the fighting—but that just happens to be the number of troops Joe Biden lost in surrendering the Ba[g]ram airport in Biden’s faile[d] retreat from Afghanistan. Biden left behind at least $8 billion worth of military hardware behind.

"The Pentagon estimates we killed 6,000 Iranian military personnel, we sank 150 Navy vessels and we destroyed most of Iran’s 350 aircraft. Many of its planes never left the ground. We took out Iran’s air defense.

"A year earlier, Operation Midnight Hammer buried Iran’s nuclear program under three mountains. Here’s a shovel and a pick. Good luck digging it out.

President Trump said:

The main thing is that Iran will not have a nuclear weapon!

They fully agreed to that with strong POLICING powers and they won’t have a nuclear weapon, which is what it was all about because they probably would have used it if they had it.

So we had two big moments when we terminated the JCPOA, that was the Obama deal, the Barack Hussein Obama deal.

And when I terminated, that was very important because it was a road to a nuclear weapon. It was a horrible deal for the United States. It was a deal where billions of dollars was given to Iran.

"The president later tweeted, “Iran has agreed to never have a Nuclear Weapon! Also, the story that the U.S. is paying Iran 300 million Dollars is Fake News, put out by the Dumocrats!!! President DJT.” . . .  More...

Which Party Aligns More with Fascism? Debunking the Myths and Examining the Realities

 Lucid  

"Additionally, fascist regimes used the media as a propaganda tool, much like how today’s mainstream media, largely aligned with the Democratic Party, promotes a singular narrative while silencing dissenting voices"

"In today's politically charged climate, accusations of fascism are thrown around with reckless abandon. The word "fascist" has become a political cudgel, often used by left-leaning politicians and media to demonize their conservative opponents, particularly the Republican Party. But if we examine history and the policies that define both fascism and Nazism, the question arises: which party in America today—Democratic or Republican—actually aligns more with the key elements of fascism?

Defining Fascism

"Fascism is a political ideology that emerged in early 20th-century Europe, primarily associated with Benito Mussolini’s Italy and Adolf Hitler’s Nazi regime in Germany. While each regime had its own particular characteristics, fascism generally involved the following key traits:

"Authoritarianism: Centralized control under a single leader or party, with little tolerance for political opposition.

Suppression of Free Speech: The use of state power to silence dissent, including the media, opposing political parties, and individual expression.

State Control of the Economy: While private property might technically exist, the government exerts significant control over industry, often through heavy regulation or government mandates.

Nationalism: A strong focus on national identity, often linked to militarism and xenophobia.

Opposition to Individual Rights: Subordination of individual freedoms to the needs of the state or the collective.

With these criteria in mind, let’s analyze which of America’s two major political parties aligns more closely with these fascist principles.

The Democratic Party: Big Government and Control

"Historically, and in practice today, the Democratic Party has embraced policies that expand the power of the federal government. Let's examine how some of these policies align with fascist principles: 

1. Authoritarian Tendencies:The Democratic Party has increasingly embraced authoritarian measures, especially during times of crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic saw Democratic governors and lawmakers enact sweeping mandates, from mask mandates to lockdowns, often sidelining legislative bodies and imposing rules by executive decree. In cities like New York and Los Angeles, Democratic leaders enforced some of the strictest pandemic-related restrictions in the country. While public health was cited as the rationale, the willingness to impose such heavy-handed controls with little room for dissent fits into the fascist framework of centralized power.
2. Suppression of Free Speech:Perhaps the most alarming development in recent years has been the Democratic Party’s increasing alignment with big tech companies to control speech. Democrats have repeatedly called on platforms like Facebook, Twitter (now X), and YouTube to censor what they label “misinformation.” This isn't limited to fringe content—it often extends to political viewpoints they disagree with, as seen during the Hunter Biden laptop scandal, when Big Tech suppressed a story that could have had implications for the 2020 presidential election. By encouraging private companies to censor on behalf of the government, Democrats are engaging in practices that echo fascist suppression of dissent.
3. Economic Control:While America does not have a fully state-controlled economy, the Democratic Party often pushes for policies that greatly expand the government’s influence over private industry. From heavy-handed regulations in sectors like energy (favoring green energy over oil and gas) to pushing for government-run healthcare, the Democrats’ vision is one where the government plays a dominant role in economic decision-making. This recalls Mussolini's “corporatism,” where private enterprise existed but operated under the heavy hand of the state, a hallmark of fascism.
4. Opposition to Individual Rights:Democratic policies frequently place collective goals above individual freedoms. For example, the push for extreme gun control measures often undermines Second Amendment rights, which are central to the Republican view of individual liberty. Likewise, the party's policies surrounding free speech, compelled speech in the context of gender identity laws, and mandates around healthcare choices undermine individual autonomy.

The Republican Party: Small Government and Individual Rights   "In contrast, the Republican Party’s fundamental principles emphasize limited government, personal responsibility, and individual freedom—values that are diametrically opposed to fascism. Let’s take a closer look:" . . .  More...

The Reflecting Pool: photographic and other lies UPDATED

UPDATE: Now We Know: The Reflecting Pool Reflects TDS – Issues & Insights

Branco toon added by TD

. . . "USA Today said that “When water began to trickle back into the pool on Thursday, it was evident the pool did not resemble a swimming pool, (but) once again showed reflections of the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial in both directions.”

So, naturally, the complaints have shifted to the $13 million price tag.

Of course, left unsaid is that the Obama administration spent $34 million and two years refurbishing the pool (which, by the way, included a new, tinted bottom – try to find any story freaking out about that), only to see it quickly overcome with algae and continue to leak.

This is how it goes. Trump does something. Everyone freaks out. The results don’t justify the panic. The TDS brigade moves onto the next freak-out." . . .

Mike McDaniel  "Democrats have a nasty habit. Actually, they have plenty of nasty habits, but this one is enduring. They use imagery to deceive. They’ll take photos of a mostly empty arena or an outdoor gathering and announce a Republican event—particularly a Trump event--was poorly attended. The photo was taken hours before the event began, but they leave that out. 

"The Democrat media reproduce images of supposed war crimes by Israel or America, provided by our enemies, without bothering to investigate first, and when we point out they’re faked and/or staged, never apologize, or they print a retraction long after the fact and as quietly as possible. More recently, they’ve represented photos of the wing of the White House, including the new ballroom, under construction and implied it is the finished product or is indicative of some disaster. 

" They’re up to it again. This time it’s The Washington Post—what a surprise—claiming Trump’s wildly successful renovation of the Reflecting Pool looks little different than the algae-choked, green and brown, malodorous, badly leaking, refuse-strewn swamp of the Obama and Biden past: 

 The Washington Post faced backlash, including from the Trump administration, after suggesting that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool "looks almost the same" following President Donald Trump's renovations: 

Update: Speaking of Trump and the nation's Capital:

Doug Ross @ Journal: Trashing the Lincoln Bedroom  "Over the course of Bill Clinton's administration, the Lincoln Bedroom was rented to 831 different people. That total does not include the Clintons' relatives or their guests (of which there were 35); nor does it include daughter Chelsea's guests (72).

"Not only did Bill Clinton's heaviest donors rent the room, but CNN reported a little remembered controversy in September 2000: that Hillary Rodham Clinton was rewarding donors to her Senate campaign with stays in the Bedroom. While the Clintons insisted that there was no connection between Senate campaign donations and guest stays, they also could not dispute that about a quarter of those staying had contributed to Hillary's Senate coffers" . . .

Hillary Donors Helped Trash the Lincoln Bedroom

More on the Clintons so-called thievery   "Fast Fact: Hillary Clinton took 900 pieces of furniture, artwork & items valued at more than $400,000 when the Clintons left the White House, even though federal guidelines strictly prohibit removing official White House assets.

 "As the Clintons left the White House following Bill Clinton’s presidency, they took the $400,000 in White House property to their new home in New York." . . .

"While the Clintons said the alleged theft was due to ‘clerical errors’ in gift logs, it damaged their public image with critics saying they allegedly stole taxpayer-funded assets."

Meanwhile President Trump has gifted the Presidency with millions: Meet all 37 White House ballroom donors funding the $400 million build | Fortune  

. . . "The ballroom project has taken on new urgency for Trump and his allies after after a suspect allegedly attempted to storm the White House correspondents’ dinner on Saturday, which they have pointed to as evidence that presidents need a secure venue for large events on White House grounds.

"'What happened last night is exactly the reason that our great Military, Secret Service, Law Enforcement and, for different reasons, every President for the last 150 years, have been DEMANDING that a large, safe, and secure Ballroom be built ON THE GROUNDS OF THE WHITE HOUSE,” Trump wrote on Truth Social on Sunday. “This event would never have happened with the Militarily Top Secret Ballroom currently under construction at the White House. It cannot be built fast enough!”

"The Justice Department also cited the incident as it pressed the National Trust for Historic Preservation to drop its lawsuit challenging the project. In a Sunday letter posted by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate wrote that “when the White House ballroom is complete, President Trump and his successors will no longer need to venture beyond the safety of the White House perimeter to attend large gatherings at the Washington Hilton.” The department later filed a court motion asking a judge to reconsider a lower-court pause on construction." . . .

Trump adds gold accents to Oval Office at his own personal expense

"The gold details added to the Oval Office come as Trump undertakes broader renovations across the White House grounds."

Meanwhile in Chicago:  Obama fails to pay the help - American Thinker   "After building an ugly, overprice, monstrosity marring the design of a famous Chicago park, anybody surprised to learn that the Obama Presidential Center has failed to pay the help? 

"Multiple little-guy contractors have told Fox News that they've been stiffed on the payments for their goods and services." . . .

DEI: Only black contractors were allowed to work on Obama’s billion dollar boondoggle in the name of equity, Obama is stiffing them in the name of reality. pic.twitter.com/uwyO1ZUsfi

— @amuse (@amuse) June 15, 2026

The Great Electricity Rip-Off: Why Your Bill Keeps Going Up

 Ken Blackwell 

"I have also always felt that conservatives need to be on the lookout for industries that try to co-opt the free market movement, to take advantage of their customers, and do so under the guise of competition."

. . . "A pivotal Wall Street Journal story found that: “U.S. consumers who signed up with retail energy companies that emerged from deregulation paid $19.2 billion more than they would have if they’d stuck with incumbent utilities from 2010 through 2019…”

"The New York Times agreed, reporting: “California and the 34 other states that have deregulated all or parts of their electricity system tend to have higher rates than the rest of the country.”

"Why are deregulated states forcing customers to pay more for electricity? It turns out that the companies that compete with the utilities to sell power to customers are ripping people off.

"Consider a recent report from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at the Ohio State University, titled “How Deregulation Made Electricity More Expensive, Not Cheaper.” The leading cause of higher rates identified by the report is a group of middlemen called retail suppliers that promise to help customers secure lower-priced electricity. They do this by taking customers off of the regulated rate charged by the incumbent utility – known as standard offer service – and transferring them to a system of competitive rates.

"But the problem is that while these retail suppliers might initially offer a rate lower than the standard offer service, the contracts allow them to auto-renew the agreements into variable-rate plans that consistently raise prices.

"Some might call this style of marketing by retail suppliers a “bait and switch” or a scam. Whatever you call it, it’s not a free market, and retail suppliers should stop pretending they care about utility competition. According to one watchdog, in 2024 alone, retail suppliers overcharged 11.4 million customers in the U.S., a whopping $4 billion more for electricity than what those customers would have paid if they had simply stuck with their incumbent utility.

"Now, even though President Donald J. Trump has eliminated many of Joe Biden’s programs that exacerbated inflation, millions of Americans are still struggling with affordability. With that in mind, I think it’s time that lawmakers and policy experts around the country come together and help the American people with lower electric bills by promoting sensible utility regulation that blocks retail suppliers from overcharging their customers." . . .  More...

Freezing crypto and dropping missiles: the inside story of how Trump got Iran to bend

 Still miss Joe Biden?

Just The News  

"Any new deal with Iran should therefore be approached with caution, verifying compliance through rigorous, ongoing inspections rather than naive hope, while maintaining strong deterrence to guard against further deception.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​" 

"Under President Donald Trump, Iran has endured a debilitating escalation by the U.S. in the last 72 hours, and two strategies in particular tightened the screws enough to bring the Persian nation closer than ever to waving the white flag. 

"The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer. Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content. In line with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be shared with the public in due course," Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted to his X account.

Missiles and crypto: "A brilliant move"

"On June 9 and 10, the U.S. conducted fresh "self-defense" strikes on Iranian air defenses, radar, surveillance, communications and military sites near the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation, involving Tomahawk missiles, aircraft, and naval assets, followed Iran’s downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter and came amid stalled talks over a potential peace deal. 

"Equally crushing for Iran's Islamic regime was action by the U.S. Treasury Department, under Secretary Scott Bessent, targeting Iran’s cryptocurrency networks to enforce pre-existing sanctions and starve the regime of revenue. 

"Taking crypto accounts, that's really going to focus their attention, because they may or may not care about how their people are suffering, but they really care about their private fortunes that they've skimmed off of their society. It's a brilliant move by the secretary," Former Special Assistant in the Office of the Secretary of War James Robbins told Just The News exclusively" . . .  More...

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