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Beto Rallies Dems to ‘Seize Power, Legalize Everyone’

Keely Compson
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Beto Rallies Dems to ‘Seize Power, Legalize Everyone’

Key Takeaways:

  • Beto’s Amnesty Promise: At a Fort Worth rally, O’Rourke vowed that the next time Democrats hold power, they will push through full legalization for every “Dreamer” and their parents — bypassing traditional immigration reform debates.
  • Admits Past Failures: O’Rourke criticized Democrats for failing to deliver on immigration promises in both 2008 and 2020 despite controlling the White House, House, and Senate.
  • Open-Borders Concerns: Critics say his plan rewards illegal entry and would incentivize more border crossings, directly clashing with President Trump’s border-first, no-amnesty stance.

Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX) is once again showing his hand on immigration — and it’s a full-throttle, no-brakes push for mass amnesty.

Speaking at a Fort Worth rally titled “The People vs. The Power Grab,” O’Rourke blasted his own party for “failing to deliver” on immigration promises despite holding the White House, House, and Senate in both 2008 and 2020. His solution? Next time, Democrats should “drive that car like we stole it” — a not-so-subtle pledge to ram through sweeping legalization measures without hesitation.

“So, next time we win power,” O’Rourke declared, “we’re going to drive that car like we stole it, we’re going to legalize every Dreamer, every Dreamer’s parents, every hard-working American doing back breaking work… even greater as U.S. citizens.”

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For clarity, “Dreamers” are individuals who entered the country illegally as minors — and O’Rourke’s plan would also extend amnesty to their parents, effectively rewarding illegal entry and undermining existing immigration law.

This is exactly the kind of open-borders extremism that turns every immigration incentive upside down. Instead of enforcing the law, O’Rourke’s vision invites more illegal crossings by guaranteeing citizenship as a political prize.

President Trump has made clear: border security first, amnesty never — because a sovereign nation protects its borders before it hands out citizenship papers.

Woke Waste Crack Down: No More Taxpayer Dollars for Radical Agendas

Keely Compson
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Woke Waste Crack Down: No More Taxpayer Dollars for Radical Agendas

Key Takeaways:

  • Strict Oversight on Spending: All federal grants will now be reviewed by Trump appointees and experts to ensure they benefit Americans, align with national priorities, and avoid duplication.
  • Ending Radical & Foreign Projects: Past taxpayer dollars funded drag shows in Ecuador, critical race theory programs, Wuhan lab research, and DEI initiatives — all now in the crosshairs of Trump’s reforms.
  • Merit Over Politics: Grants will go to a wider pool of applicants based on results, not political connections, lobbying power, or ideological agendas.

President Donald J. Trump just drew a hard line on government waste — and the gravy train for fringe pet projects is officially over. Last week, the president signed an Executive Order to end the abuse of federal grants by unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats who’ve been funneling your money into programs that have nothing to do with helping Americans.

From now on, every grant will face rigorous review by Trump-appointed officials and subject-matter experts to make sure it actually benefits the American people, aligns with administration priorities, and avoids duplication across agencies. If a project veers off course or funds causes that undermine the country, future grants can be terminated on the spot.

Trump’s order also puts an end to the insider club of the same universities and nonprofits cashing in year after year. Instead, funding will be opened up to a wider pool of merit-based applicants — no more taxpayer subsidies for organizations with the best lawyers and lobbyists instead of the best results.

Why the change? Because under previous administrations, Americans’ tax dollars bankrolled drag shows in Ecuador, Ph.D. programs in critical race theory, transgender sex-ed programs, and even Wuhan’s dangerous gain-of-function research. The National Science Foundation spent millions on AI-powered social media censorship tools — and over a quarter of its 2024 grants went to DEI and other far-left initiatives.

Trump’s crackdown builds on his record of eliminating waste, fraud, and ideological bias in Washington. His administration has already killed thousands of wasteful contracts, saving billions. With this Executive Order, federal grants will finally be awarded on merit, not politics — putting taxpayer money back to work for the people who earned it.

Bottom line: No more funding radical ideologies, no more foreign pet projects, and no more “woke” science experiments. This is government spending with an America First spine.

FTC Hammers Telemarketing Scammers in $145M Healthcare Fraud Settlements

Keely Compson
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FTC Hammers Telemarketing Scammers in $145M Healthcare Fraud Settlements

Key Takeaways:

  • Major Financial Penalties – Assurance IQ and MediaAlpha will pay a combined $145 million for misleading consumers about health insurance and flooding them with robocalls.
  • Misleading Health Coverage Claims – The companies allegedly provided false information about plan benefits, including coverage for preexisting conditions, and sold consumer contact data to telemarketers.
  • Systemic Market Issues – The complex, overregulated healthcare market creates openings for bad actors, highlighting the need for more competition and transparency to protect consumers.

The Federal Trade Commission just sent a $145 million message to two companies accused of turning healthcare “help” into a telemarketing nightmare. The defendants — Assurance IQ and MediaAlpha — allegedly misled consumers about health insurance and then flooded them with robocalls, proving once again that when government fails to cut red tape, shady operators will find ways to profit off the mess.

According to the FTC, both companies promised personalized health insurance options, but what consumers got instead was misinformation, high-pressure sales tactics, and an avalanche of nuisance calls. In some cases, people were hit with “dozens or even hundreds” of solicitations in just days — a telemarketing blitz that could make even the most patient American want to toss their phone in the trash.

MediaAlpha agreed to cough up $45 million after the agency accused it of selling nothing but phone numbers to telemarketers. Assurance IQ — bought by Prudential in 2019 but now shut down — will pay a whopping $100 million for allegedly misleading consumers, including falsely claiming coverage for preexisting conditions.

Prudential was quick to distance itself, noting the allegations involve “a former business that is no longer operational,” and stressing that resolving the matter lets them focus on their “core businesses and capabilities.” Translation: they’d rather build value for shareholders than waste years in court defending a dead brand.

FTC officials framed the settlements as part of a bigger crackdown on illegal lead-generation schemes. But here’s the bigger truth — the healthcare market’s complexity and overregulation create the very conditions where grifters thrive. When plans are so riddled with fine print that even seasoned brokers struggle to explain them, it’s no wonder scam artists can swoop in, confuse consumers, and cash out.

Yes, punishing fraud is necessary. But if Washington really wants to protect Americans, it should focus on fostering competition, simplifying the rules, and letting market forces drive better products — not burying everyone in regulations that make fertile ground for bad actors.

Because in a truly free, transparent, and competitive healthcare market, these guys wouldn’t stand a chance.

Miller: Dems Rigged Census to Steal 20–30 House Seats

Keely Compson
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Miller: Dems Rigged Census to Steal 20–30 House Seats

Key Takeaways:

  • Massive Seat Theft Alleged – Miller claims Democrats have stolen 20–30 House seats by counting illegal aliens in the census, shifting political power unfairly.
  • Immigration as a Political Weapon – He accuses Democrats of deliberately bringing in “invaders” to rig congressional apportionment in their favor.
  • Citizens Lose Representation – Under current census rules, states with large illegal populations gain extra seats while law-abiding states are underrepresented.

Senior Trump adviser Stephen Miller is sounding the alarm over what he calls one of the Democrats’ most brazen power grabs in modern history—counting illegal aliens in the U.S. Census to tilt political maps in their favor.

“You have literally brought invaders into this country… to rig the results of the census,” Miller told Fox News, accusing Democrats of weaponizing immigration policy for electoral gain.

Miller estimates the scheme has handed Democrats 20 to 30 stolen House seats—a staggering shift in power that rewards sanctuary states and punishes states that enforce immigration laws. “Just being conservative, Democrats have STOLEN 20 or 30 House seats by counting illegal aliens in the census,” he said. “I mean, just think about that for a second.”

Under current rules, House seats are apportioned based on total population—citizens and non-citizens alike—giving states with massive illegal populations more political clout. The result? States like California gain extra representation while law-abiding states lose out.

“And now you have Democrats talking about, oh, Republicans can’t change their Congressional maps?!” Miller added. “They STOLE them.”

This isn’t just an immigration issue—it’s a direct assault on fair representation, voter integrity, and the principle that political power should rest with American citizens, not foreign nationals.

Trump Exposes ‘Rigged’ Biden Jobs Data — 1.5M Phantom Jobs Uncovered

Keely Compson
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Trump Exposes ‘Rigged’ Biden Jobs Data — 1.5M Phantom Jobs Uncovered

Key Takeaways:

  • Massive Jobs Overcount: New Census data shows the Biden administration overestimated job growth by 1.5 million during its last two years in office.
  • Trump Fires Back: President Trump defended firing Biden’s BLS chief, accusing the agency of inflating numbers before the 2024 election to help Democrats.
  • Stronger Under Trump: Inflation-adjusted family incomes rose $6,400 in Trump’s last year, compared to just $551 under Biden.

President Donald Trump is calling out what he says is one of the biggest statistical scandals in decades — and the numbers back him up.

On Thursday, pro-Trump economist Steve Moore briefed the president in the Oval Office on brand-new, unpublished Census Bureau data showing the Biden administration overestimated job growth by a staggering 1.5 million jobs during its final two years. That bombshell comes as Trump faces predictable backlash for firing Biden-appointed Bureau of Labor Statistics chief Erika McEntarfer, whom he accuses of “rigging” the numbers to help Democrats in 2024.

“I was telling the president that he did the right thing calling for a new head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, because this shows… a gigantic error,” Moore said. Trump, never one to mince words, shot back: “If it was an error, that would be one thing… I don’t think it’s an error. I think they did it on purpose.”

Trump’s case: BLS inflated jobs data ahead of the 2024 election to paint a rosy picture for Biden, then quietly revised the numbers downward after Trump’s victory. The July jobs report’s weak performance and downward revisions for prior months only strengthened that suspicion.

Critics claim the firing undermines trust in federal data. Former Trump BLS chief William Beach called it “dangerous.” But Moore’s analysis tells a different story — one about real economic results. From January to June 2025, median family income (inflation-adjusted) rose by $1,174. Compare that to Trump’s first term, which delivered a $6,400 gain in just one year, versus Biden’s “measly” $551 over his tenure.

Moore’s takeaway was blunt: “You gained ten times more income for the average family than Joe Biden, and that’s because of your policies.”

The message is clear — Trump’s America First, pro-growth agenda fueled stronger family incomes, while Biden’s “statistical errors” cost credibility and cash. In business, if your books were off by 1.5 million “entries,” you’d be fired too. In Washington, Trump just made sure of it.

Gov. Healey’s Migrant Crisis Moves From Hotels to $30K Handouts

Keely Compson
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Gov. Healey’s Migrant Crisis Moves From Hotels to $30K Handouts

Key Takeaways:

  • Massive Spending Spike – Massachusetts’ HomeBASE rental assistance program exploded from $9.5 million in 2022 to $97 million in 2025, with eligible families receiving up to $30,000 over two years.
  • Critics Call It “Shelters by Another Name” – State GOP leaders and former shelter officials argue the program is just shifting costs, not solving the migrant housing crisis.
  • Accountability in Question – Whistleblowers warn the program is bloated, mismanaged, and fails to deliver long-term stability, leaving taxpayers footing the bill with little transparency.

Massachusetts is closing its migrant hotel shelters—but don’t be fooled. Governor Maura Healey’s “solution” is looking less like fiscal responsibility and more like a taxpayer-funded shell game.

Instead of housing migrants in hotels, the Healey administration has supercharged the state’s HomeBASE program—a long-running rental assistance fund—ballooning its budget from $9.5 million in 2022 to a staggering $97 million in 2025. Under the program, eligible families can receive $30,000 in housing aid over two years, with some able to snag an extra $15,000 in a third year. Critics say it’s “shelters by another name”—just with a bigger price tag.

Massachusetts GOP Chair Amy Carnevale isn’t buying the governor’s talking points. “Taxpayers are giving migrant families nearly limitless free rental assistance. Meanwhile, federal action means these families won’t be receiving work permits anytime soon,” she told Fox News Digital. “The migrant shelter crisis is not over, and cost-shifting is not leadership.”

The Healey administration insists the program is restricted to families with legal status and Massachusetts residency—requirements they say she was the first governor to implement. But for many residents already stretched thin, the optics are brutal: skyrocketing costs, minimal oversight, and no long-term solution in sight.

Former migrant shelter director Jon Fetherston, who’s seen the system from the inside, says the program is failing both taxpayers and the migrants it’s supposed to help. “Instead of creating stability, HomeBASE has become a revolving door of short-term rental assistance,” he said. Migrants often burn through their $30,000 on upfront housing costs, only to face eviction months later.

In theory, expanding HomeBASE was supposed to save money and help families become self-sufficient. In practice, Fetherston says, “HomeBASE is now a bloated, mismanaged program… a broken promise.”

The bottom line? Massachusetts may have shut the hotel doors, but it’s still writing massive checks—just through a different program. And unless accountability and measurable results follow, taxpayers could be left holding the bag for yet another “emergency” that never really ends.

Intel Under Fire: Trump Pressures CEO Over Chinese Investments

Keely Compson
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Intel Under Fire: Trump Pressures CEO Over Chinese Investments

Key Takeaways:

  • Trump Puts Intel on Notice – President Trump called for Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s resignation over alleged deep financial and business ties to Chinese companies, including those linked to the Chinese military.
  • Senate Security Concerns – Sen. Tom Cotton pressed Intel’s board on whether they vetted Tan’s history, including subpoenas to his former company and potential conflicts of interest with China-linked investments.
  • High-Stakes Meeting Ahead – Tan will visit the White House to address the concerns directly, as the administration signals zero tolerance for foreign influence in America’s critical semiconductor industry.

President Donald Trump is making it clear: America’s critical tech infrastructure won’t be led by anyone with questionable ties to the Chinese Communist Party. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is set to visit the White House on Monday after Trump publicly called for his resignation, citing national security concerns.

“Highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately,” Trump posted on Truth Social last week, following reports that Tan had deep financial links to Chinese companies — including firms tied to the Chinese military.

Sen. Tom Cotton echoed the alarm, pressing Intel’s board on whether they knew about federal subpoenas to Tan’s former company, Cadence Design Systems, and if Tan had fully divested from Beijing-linked chip ventures.

He posted to X, “The new CEO of INTEL reportedly has deep ties to the Chinese Communists. U.S. companies who receive government grants should be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars and adhere to strict security regulations.”

Cotton then called for the board of INTEL to give Congress an explanation.

The timing couldn’t be worse for Intel. Just last month, Cadence agreed to pay over $140 million in a plea deal for illegally selling chip design products to a Chinese military university involved in nuclear weapons simulation.

Trump’s America First stance on semiconductors is simple: U.S. innovation must be safeguarded, not shipped to foreign adversaries.

Tan, a Malaysian-born U.S. citizen appointed in March, will have to convince the White House he’s fully committed to American interests. In today’s high-stakes tech war, loyalty isn’t optional — it’s the job description.

Retirement Revolution: Trump Moves to Open 401(k) Market to Private Equity and Beyond

Keely Compson
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Retirement Revolution: Trump Moves to Open 401(k) Market to Private Equity and Beyond

Key Takeaways:

  • Greater Access to High-Growth Investments: Trump’s executive order directs the DOL and SEC to make it easier for 401(k) and workplace plans to include private equity, real estate, and other alternative assets.
  • Maintains Fiduciary Protections: Employers must still conduct thorough due diligence, ensuring any new offerings are prudent, transparent, and in participants’ best interests.
  • Signals Pro-Growth Shift: While rule changes may take until 2026, the move underscores a broader push toward investment freedom and reduced regulatory barriers.

President Donald Trump is once again shaking up the status quo—this time taking aim at the retirement investment industry with an executive order designed to open the door for everyday Americans to access the kind of high-growth opportunities long reserved for Wall Street elites.

On Thursday, Trump signed an order instructing the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to clear the regulatory cobwebs and let 401(k) and workplace retirement plans offer alternative investments—think private equity, real estate, commodities, and even certain digital assets.

The goal? “Relieve the regulatory burdens and litigation risk” so employers can “apply their best judgment” in providing new investment options for workers. Translation: empower Americans to diversify and grow their nest eggs without Washington’s heavy hand picking winners and losers.

The $12 trillion defined-contribution market has been a fortress for decades—dominated by low-risk, low-reward mutual funds—while private equity’s explosive gains have been off-limits to ordinary savers. Trump’s move could change that. While there’s no law forbidding these investments, most employers have avoided them over fiduciary fears. This order calls on agencies to “clarify” how to prudently balance the potential for higher returns against higher costs.

Naturally, the usual suspects on the Left are clutching their pearls. Sen. Elizabeth Warren is already fretting about “systemic risk” and lobbying for more government oversight. It’s the same tired playbook: keep opportunity bottled up for the connected few under the guise of “protecting” you.

Make no mistake—this isn’t a free-for-all. Fiduciary duty still stands, and plan sponsors will have to vet these options carefully. But the principle here is quintessentially American: trust people to make informed choices, provide transparency, and unleash the power of free markets.

As private markets have ballooned—now boasting 25 times more firms than the public market—the growth potential for retirement savers has shifted behind closed doors. Trump’s order is a first step toward kicking those doors open.

It won’t transform your 401(k) overnight—rulemaking will stretch into 2026—but it signals a clear pro-growth, pro-opportunity direction. And for millions of Americans tired of being told they can’t handle the “big boy” investments, that’s a welcome change.

Once again, Trump is betting on the American worker. And history suggests that’s a smart investment.

FBI Foils Alleged Russian Spy Plot Inside the U.S. Army

Keely Compson
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FBI Foils Alleged Russian Spy Plot Inside the U.S. Army

Key Takeaways:

  • Alleged Espionage Plot: Prosecutors say 22-year-old Fort Bliss soldier Taylor Adam Lee attempted to pass sensitive M1A2 Abrams tank data to someone he believed was a Russian intelligence officer.
  • Undercover Sting Operation: The FBI and Army Counterintelligence say Lee delivered an SD card of controlled technical data—and even tank hardware—during meetings with an undercover agent posing as a Russian operative.
  • National Security Warning: DOJ officials called the arrest a stark reminder that insider threats will be caught and prosecuted, reinforcing President Trump’s America First commitment to protecting U.S. military secrets.

A 22-year-old U.S. Army soldier from El Paso is facing the full weight of federal prosecution after allegedly trying to pass America’s military crown jewels—the vulnerabilities of our M1A2 Abrams battle tank—straight into Russian hands.

According to the Justice Department, Taylor Adam Lee—an active-duty service member with Top Secret clearance—spent months attempting to ingratiate himself with what he believed were Russian intelligence contacts. Prosecutors say Lee sent export-controlled technical data online, offered “to assist the Russian Federation in any way,” and even bragged that “the USA is not happy with me for trying to expose their weaknesses.”

The FBI and Army Counterintelligence Command allege that in July, Lee handed over an SD card packed with sensitive tank data during an in-person meeting with an undercover agent posing as a Russian operative. The trove allegedly included controlled technical data, combat operations documents, and hardware schematics—all without authorization. Court documents say Lee later delivered a piece of Abrams tank hardware to a storage unit, messaging his contact: “Mission accomplished.”

“Our enemies, both foreign and domestic, should be aware that we diligently investigate and aggressively prosecute these cases,” declared U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons. The FBI echoed the warning, calling the arrest “a message to anyone thinking about betraying the U.S.—especially service members who have sworn to protect our homeland.”

Under President Trump, national security has returned to front-and-center, and cases like this underscore why. Selling out America’s defenses isn’t just treasonous—it’s an assault on every soldier who’s ever worn the uniform and every taxpayer who funds our military.

If convicted, Lee faces a lifetime reminder that betraying the greatest nation on Earth carries the ultimate cost. America First means securing our secrets—and sending a clear message: you turn on your country, your country will turn you in.

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