It’s clear that Speaker Johnson’s funding bill is nothing more than a blatant attempt to squander taxpayer money. Vivek Ramaswamy has rightly criticized this disgraceful piece of legislation, highlighting how the government is once again trying to pull the wool over our eyes.

For example, they are attempting to sneak in pay raises for members of Congress – despite the fact they have done very little to earn their keep. They also added an expansion of their federal  health benefits while ordinary Americans struggle with healthcare costs.

Furthermore, the spending bill included the opening of yet another unnecessary stadium in Washington DC, as if we don’t have enough wasteful spending there already.

Ramaswamy declared, “I think we need outsiders to bring actual accountability to Washington DC so feel free to call your congressman and let ’em know how you feel about it.”

Call your elected representatives today to stop the steal of your tax dollars!
https://t.co/6suIuQMcO4

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 18, 2024

Funny how the bill held all kinds of trash like that, yet Democrats tried so hard to make it sound like Republicans are at fault for not agreeing to go along with it, resulting in a shut down.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries declared,  “House Republicans have been ordered to shut down the government & hurt everyday Americans all across this country.”

He added, “House Republicans will now own any harm that is visited upon the American people.”

REP. JEFFRIES: "House Republicans have been ordered to shut down the government & hurt everyday Americans all across this country."

"House Republicans will now own any harm that is visited upon the American people." pic.twitter.com/qq83xnaITz

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 19, 2024

It’s absolutely criminal how Speaker Johnson has betrayed the Republican Party by collaborating with Democrats on this fraudulent spending bill. GOP Rep. Victoria Spartz has rightfully called him out for creating “a bunch of slush funds,” showing a complete disregard for conservative values.

“Speaker Johnson didn’t even talk to moderate Republicans, not just to conservatives,” she declared.

Instead of standing firm against the left, he struck a deal with Democrats, stuffing the bill with what they wanted and adding minor incentives in a feeble attempt to sway some Republicans. This is nothing short of a betrayal, serving as “a… Christmas present to Chuck Schumer.”

JUST IN: GOP Rep. Victoria Spartz shreds Speaker Johnson over the bogus spending bill, accuses him of conspiring with Democrats to make "a bunch of slush funds."

Absolutely criminal.

"Speaker Johnson didn't even talk to moderate Republicans, not just to conservatives."

"He… pic.twitter.com/zXwUppL51T

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 18, 2024

Spartz said, “He just made a deal with Democrats, put a bunch of slush funds, what they wanted, put little things that maybe he can try to push some Republicans to vote and try to sell.”

She added, “It is a… Christmas present to Chuck Schumer.”

Elizabeth ‘Fauxcahontas’ Warren is now whining about the camaraderie between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, insinuating that Musk’s collaboration with Trump is purely for financial gain. This baseless accusation from Warren, who has been criticized for her lack of tangible contributions to society, is nothing short of laughable.

She expressed her unease over not knowing what Musk might be “whispering” in Trump’s ear. It’s a classic case of a Democrat like Warren being unable to handle the success and influence of strong Republican figures like Trump and his allies, and coming to terms with the fact her party is no longer controlling the narrative.

NEW: Elizabeth ‘Pocahontas’ Warren fumes over how close Elon Musk and Donald Trump are, suggests Elon is only working with Trump to get richer.

Seeing this woman mad makes me incredibly happy.

The comments come after Warren was trolled for contributing absolutely nothing to… pic.twitter.com/nqHiJtCFZ6

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 18, 2024

Warren wrote a letter demanding answers about Musk’s role as a top advisor and noted the billionaire’s “massive conflicts of interest.”

In the letter, she pointed out that Musk is the CEO of several companies, including SpaceX and Tesla, which have federal contracts.

“Mr. Musk’s substantial private interests present a massive conflict of interest with the role he has taken on as your ‘unofficial co-president,’” Warren wrote. “Currently, the American public has no way of knowing whether the advice that he is whispering to you in secret is good for the country—or merely good for his own bottom line.”

As Yahoo reports:

Warren said that Tesla has obtained nearly $42 million in government contracts to provide electric vehicles and services to the government and SpaceX has received nearly $20 billion in government contracts.

Warren specifically referenced Tesla’s stock surge in the days after Trump’s election win, noting that it increased Musk’s fortune by $70 billion.

“Federal law contains ethics rules for government employees that are specifically designed to protect the public from dangerous conflicts of interest and ensure that government employees are working on behalf of the public interest rather than twisting government policy to line their own pockets,” Warren noted in the letter. “As a member of the transition team, Mr. Musk is not a federal employee, but the conflicts he faces are enormous and the need for him to be subject to similar ethics standards is obvious.”

I wonder if she feels as passionate about Nancy Pelosi’s stock market exchanges? Hmm….

Warren has demanded a response from Trump’s transition team by December 23, 2024. Will she get the answers she seeks?

It’s clear that Justin Trudeau’s leadership is faltering, and it’s time for him to step down. Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party, has joined the chorus calling for Trudeau’s resignation, highlighting the pressure from Trump’s tariff threats.

The idea of Trump pushing Trudeau to resign is amusing and highlights the strength of Republican leadership compared to the weak stance of Democrats and their allies.

Singh was one of the last significant “holdouts” in supporting Trudeau, but even he can no longer ignore the issues plaguing Canadians.

Singh declared, “People are having a very hard time paying for groceries. Young people can’t find affordable housing. And beyond that, we have the threat of Trump’s tariffs, and that’s putting hundreds of thousands of jobs in Canada in danger.”

He continued, “And instead of dealing with issues that are important for Canadians, the Prime Minister is dealing with fighting in his own party. It’s clear that the Prime Minister cannot continue.”

Singh asked, “Will he resign today, yes or no?”

WATCH:

JUST IN: Leader of Canada's New Democratic Party Jagmeet Singh calls on Justin Trudeau to resign, cites Trump's tariff threats.

Trump bullying Trudeau into resigning will be the funniest thing ever.

Singh was seen as one of the last major "holdouts" to support Trudeau.

"People… pic.twitter.com/uvZaaQT3TY

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 16, 2024

It’s about time that Justin Trudeau considers stepping down. His leadership has been nothing short of disastrous for Canada, and now even CTV News is reporting that he might finally be thinking about resigning or proroguing Parliament. This is the same Trudeau who has let the country spiral into chaos, proving once again that liberal leadership fails to deliver stability and prosperity.

JUST IN: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is considering resigning, according to CTV News.

Sources have reportedly told the outlet that Trudeau is "considering prorogation or resignation" and may address Parliament today.

"Sources tell CTV News that the prime minister has… pic.twitter.com/G3UoaKYeU8

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 16, 2024

The situation has become so dire that Canada’s finance minister, Chrystia Freeland, abruptly announced her resignation. This move signals the crumbling foundation of Trudeau’s administration, which has been riddled with mismanagement and poor decision-making.

Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has resigned.

Here she is laughing about freezing the bank accounts of truckers who protested Trudeau’s tyrannical Covid policies.

Good riddance! pic.twitter.com/44rRGJDuBL

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) December 16, 2024

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre isn’t holding back either. He rightfully points out that under Trudeau’s watch, Canada has “gotten out of control.” It’s clear that the nation needs strong Republican-like leadership to restore order and bring back common sense to governance.

“Sources tell CTV News that the prime minister has conveyed to cabinet that he is considering prorogation or resignation, and he’s potentially planning to address Parliament this afternoon,” the outlet reported.

🚨BREAKING: Justin Trudeau shouted down by protester as reporters ask if he will step down amid rumors that he will resign:

“What gives you there right to stay in office? You FAILED Canada. You’ve ruined our country, you’re DONE!”

pic.twitter.com/2Bk4vUv51a

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) December 17, 2024

The imminent return of President-elect Donald Trump to the White House presents a rare and crucial chance to either tame or dismantle the bloated federal bureaucracy. This is an opportunity that should not be squandered, especially with the Democrats having done nothing but expand government control and waste taxpayer money.

Last month, Trump took decisive action by enlisting Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, and Vivek Ramaswamy, former Republican presidential candidate, to spearhead the “Department of Government Efficiency.” This new temporary agency is tasked with rooting out government waste—something the Democrats have long ignored in favor of their own agendas.

On Thursday, in a move that embodies true collaboration and self-governance, the DOGE account on X reached out to users for ideas on how to slash through the dense jungle of federal regulations.

DOGE announced its commitment to a “serious analysis of wasteful and burdensome regulations,” seeking “public feedback” and instructed for users to direct message them “the CFR provision, the relevant text from the regulation, and the adverse consequences of said regulation.”

DOGE is undergoing a serious analysis of wasteful and burdensome regulations, and is looking for public feedback!

Which are the really bad ones? Please DM us the CFR provision, the relevant text from the regulation, and the adverse consequences of said regulation.

— Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) December 12, 2024

However, this request for feedback was not an open invitation for general complaints. Instead, it called for specific details from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), including “relevant text” and “adverse consequences.”

Musk and Ramaswamy encouraged X users to channel their inner Ron Swanson, the Libertarian local government employee from NBC’s sitcom “Parks and Recreation.”

“Slash it! Slash it!” Swanson humorously chanted in one memorable episode where he eagerly embraced his role on a budget task force, advocating for massive cuts to local government spending.

Many X users struggled with the specific assignment, as most failed to include CFR specifics. But nearly all approached the task with Swanson-like enthusiasm.

“Think BIG!” one user exclaimed, advocating not only for dismantling the current administrative state but also requiring Congressional approval for any major new regulations.

Think BIG! Trump’s legacy could be dismantling the administrative state’s power by permanently requiring, once he has repealed the bad ones, that major NEW federal regulations be approved by Congress, not dictated by intimidating bureaucrats. Check out the “Regulation Freedom”…

— The Keep Nine Amendment (@Keep9Amendment) December 13, 2024

Another user accused the Environmental Protection Agency of rampant corruption.

“Who’s idea was it that the EPA is so involved in building? It’s like they keep the minerals a secret for themselves,” they wrote.

DOGE is undergoing a serious analysis of wasteful and burdensome regulations, and is looking for public feedback!

Which are the really bad ones? Please DM us the CFR provision, the relevant text from the regulation, and the adverse consequences of said regulation.

— Department of Government Efficiency (@DOGE) December 12, 2024

Fortunately, some users did provide specific CFR details. These included regulations on farming and security purchases.

One user, clearly a Swanson fan, urged DOGE to “cut everything.” Then force advocates of these slashed regulations or agencies to justify their existence.

The post from DOGE had more than 36 million views by Friday afternoon—a testament to its resonance with those fed up with bureaucratic overreach.

Readers can contribute their suggestions by simply using an X account. However, remember Musk and Ramaswamy sought specific CFR recommendations. If you have those details ready, you can proudly claim you’re helping drain the Swamp!