As reported earlier, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her entire office were disqualified from prosecuting Trump in their lawfare RICO case.

The appeals court did not throw out the charges, however, Fani Willis and her office have “no authority to proceed.”

The Georgia Appeals Court disqualified Fani Willis because of an appearance of impropriety.

Fani Willis asked the Georgia Supreme Court to put her back on the case ahead of Trump’s inauguration. […]

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The confirmation hearing for Trump’s Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins was postponed on Monday after the FBI slow-rolled its customary background check.

“Hearing for VA Sec nominee Collins postponed. VA Cmte chair Moran: Congressman Doug Collins has submitted all his paperwork in a timely manner and has been transparent and forthcoming with the committee..At this time, the FBI has not completed its customary background check of Congressman Collins. In accordance with long-standing practice, the committee should have an opportunity to review Congressman Collins’ FBI file before the confirmation hearing. I expect the FBI to complete its review quickly so that the committee can move forward with its role of evaluating the President’s nominee,” Fox News Congress reporter Chad Pergram said on Monday.

President Trump chose former Georgia Congressman and veteran Doug Collins to head the VA in November.

“Doug is a Veteran himself, who currently serves our Nation as a Chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve Command, and fought for our Country in the Iraq War,” Trump wrote on Truth Social in November. “We must take care of our brave men and women in uniform, and Doug will be a great advocate for our Active Duty Servicemembers, Veterans, and Military Families to ensure they have the support they need. Thank you, Doug, for your willingness to serve our country in this very important role.” […]

Honored to accept @realDonaldTrump nomination as Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Our heroes deserve the best care and support.

We'll fight tirelessly to streamline and cut regulations in the VA, root out corruption, and ensure every veteran receives the benefits they've earned.… pic.twitter.com/StWK0XcYAm

— Doug Collins (@RepDougCollins) November 14, 2024

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“I fear that things are going from bad to worse at The Post,” Jennifer Rubin told CNN.

Jen Rubin's resignation announcement from The Washington Post: "Jeff Bezos and his cronies accommodate and enable the most acute threat to American democracy—Donald Trump…" pic.twitter.com/tFdWdQd4Im

— Ben Mullin (@BenMullin) January 13, 2025

Rubin is joining forces with Deep State hack Norm Eisen to start a site called “The Contrarian.”

Norm Eisen is the key architect behind the Color Revolution and lawfare cases against President Trump.

Norm Eisen is behind every lawfare case against President Trump. […]

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The Gateway Pundit previously reported that a massive 3,000-acre wildfire raged out of control and engulfed homes in Pacific Palisades, California, on Tuesday afternoon. Shocking and heartbreaking footage has emerged showing people abandoning their cars and running for their lives.

Residents have lost their homes, entire livelihoods, and even their lives over the past several days as fires have spread all across Southern California and show no signs of abating. Meanwhile, firefighters are having issues with water pressure, thanks to politicians.

The fires would not have been so severe had California politicians led by Newsom utilized common-sense solutions such as clearing out the dead brush in the woods and filling the state’s depleted reservoirs with water.

As Fox News reported, Newsom appeared on the liberal podcast “Pod Save America” yesterday to respond to the rightful criticisms regarding his and other Democrat leaders’ failed leadership. […]

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The news of Smith’s resignation came less than one week after Smith’s top hatchet man Jay Bratt, abruptly resigned from the DOJ. A court filing DOJ officials submitted to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Saturday afternoon shows Smith quietly stepped down Friday.

It was previously reported that Smith was planning to step down and file a report before Trump was sworn in.

Early this morning at roughly 1:15 am ET, President Trump delivered a savage response to the former tormentor’s demise.

“Deranged Jack Smith was fired today by the DOJ,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “He is a disgrace to himself, his family, and his Country.” […]

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Politico just reported that word of Smith’s resignation came in a court filing DOJ officials submitted to U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon this afternoon. The filing shows Smith quietly stepped down Friday without fanfare on Friday.

Below is the document section confirming his resignation:

This news comes less than one week after Smith’s top hatchet man Jay Bratt, abruptly resigned from the Justice Department.

Smith’s legacy will be one of tyranny and vendetta against the soon-to-be 47th President. […]

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Both the House and the Senate passed the Laken Riley Act earlier this week, a common-sense piece of legislation that requires Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and detain illegal aliens until they are deported from the United States.

Swalwell was one of the 159 Democrats to vote against the act, arguing that doing so would be racist against illegal immigrants.

In an interview with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes asked Swalwell why he believes it is an “ominous sign” that many Democrats supported the Laken Riley Act.

Swalwell responded:

Because people are going to be targeted because they’re brown. That’s what’s going to happen in America, because we’re not saying now that you have to go through the court process and be convicted of a violent crime — and I don’t want any undocumented individual who commits a violent crime to be here. I think they should be removed after they serve their sentence.

But what this says is if the officer just says, you know what, that person looks like they’re undocumented, I’m going to pull them over, now, in the officer’s mind, whether it was a lawful detention or not, he’s got the person pulled over.

If they are undocumented, [not] having committed any crime, supporting their family, going to work, working in an agriculture field, working in hospitality, they’re gone. It’s the predicate now to deport. And I think that’s wrong.

And by the way, we have a workforce crisis in America. So, if we can get rid of the most violent folks in America, secure the border, we don’t want to disrupt the people who are out in the fields doing these jobs that no one else will take, the people who are working in our restaurants, the people who are working in our hotels, because the cost for everyone else will go up. […]

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Elon Musk’s Take on Standards: Why They Matter for Life-Saving Professions

Should society ever lower the standards for critical professions? Elon Musk argues no, and he provides a compelling reason: lives are at stake. In areas like surgery or oncology, a single mistake can be fatal. Musk’s stance boils down to a simple but powerful idea—standards protect lives.

The Danger of Lowering Standards

Think about fields like medicine, where precision and judgment can mean the difference between life and death. Musk suggests that lowering the bar in such critical professions could result in more errors. And more errors mean more preventable deaths.

This might seem like a straightforward argument, but it’s worth considering the consequences in real-life scenarios. Would you trust a surgeon or an oncologist who barely scraped through their certifications? Probably not. Musk’s point is clear: maintaining high standards is not just a matter of competence—it’s about preserving lives.

Skills and Integrity Matter Most

According to Musk, the focus should be on skills and integrity when assessing someone’s capability. What actually makes a good surgeon or specialist? It’s their ability to perform under pressure, diagnose accurately, and stay committed to their work.

By sticking to these core qualities, we ensure that the best people—regardless of background—are the ones entrusted with critical roles. Musk argues that injecting unrelated criteria into these fields could dilute the pool of qualified professionals, ultimately putting patients at risk.

What Does This Mean for Broader Policies?

Musk’s comments touch on broader conversations about hiring practices and standards in various industries. Whether it’s healthcare, engineering, or any field where errors can have severe consequences, the priority should always be competence.

Compromising on standards in the name of inclusivity or diversity may sound noble, but it could come at a high cost. Musk emphasizes that fairness should be about treating people based on their abilities, not lowering the expectations for everyone.

The Bigger Picture

Elon Musk’s perspective raises an important question: what are we willing to risk to adjust the rules? While inclusivity is essential, it shouldn’t come at the expense of public safety. The stakes in fields like medicine demand an unwavering commitment to excellence.

When it comes to life-and-death roles, skills and integrity should always take center stage. High standards aren’t outdated—they’re safeguards for our future.

Conclusion

At its core, Musk’s argument is about balance. Inclusivity should be encouraged but not at the expense of quality or safety. For professions where mistakes can cost lives, standards exist for a reason. Treating people fairly doesn’t mean lowering the bar—it means valuing excellence and keeping trust intact.

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The US Supreme Court announced Friday in a 5-4 decision that it will not stop Judge Merchan from sentencing Trump after a New York Appeals court earlier this week denied Trump’s request to delay Friday’s sentencing.

Five Justices denied Trump’s bid to stop Judge Merchan’s sentencing. The four conservative justices would have approved Trump’s application to delay the sentencing.

Chief Justice John Roberts and screwball Amy Comey Barrett sided with the far-left justices on the court.

So today President Trump will face Merchan, once again, in court in this unjust lawfare suit that never should have been brought against the former president. […]

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The conservative think tank sent documents to various Jewish foundations detailing its intentions to “identify and target Wikipedia editors abusing their position,” according to a Tuesday report from the Forward, a Jewish nonprofit news outlet.

A pitch deck sent to the entities said the Heritage Foundation, which created the Project 2025 policy recommendation blueprint for President-elect Donald Trump, would track repeated phrases and content patterns, edit frequency, topic focus, and similarities across articles on the free online encyclopedia to identify biased editors.

Heritage staff members told the Jewish foundations that the initiative would try to identify editors consistently opposing Zionism or promoting antisemitism.

The initiative is part of Project Esther, a national strategy from the Heritage Foundation to “counter antisemitism in the United States and ensure the security and prosperity of all Americans.” […]

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