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Trump Trial Wraps Up
The State of New York v. Donald J. Trump trial that began against the former president six weeks ago is expected to wrap up this week. Closing arguments kicked off the Tuesday after Memorial Day. A verdict could even come down this week.
Deadly Force Authorized in Trump Raid
The 30 heavily armed FBI agents who raided former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate were authorized to use deadly force, according to recently released records, and had a trauma team embedded with maps to the nearest hospital.
Congress Blocks Illegal Immigrants From Voting in Washington D.C.
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill to prevent non-citizens, both illegal and legal, from voting in District of Columbia (DC) elections.The House bill passed with strong bipartisan support by a vote of 262-143. Fifty-two Democrats joined the Republican majority in favor of keeping voting rights exclusive to American citizens.In 2022, the District of Columbia Council passed a local law to allow illegal immigrants to vote in their locally based elections.."Allowing noncitizens—including illegal aliens and foreign agents—to vote in elections dilutes the voting power of the citizen voter," said bill sponsor Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX).Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) weighed in stating, "The radical policy from the DC city council to allow noncitizens to decide local elections is anti-American and dilutes the constitutional rights of DC residents."The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, enacted in 1996, unequivocally prohibits non-citizens from participating in fede
A Memorial Day Symbol: the Red Poppy
 The red poppy, ubiquitous around Memorial Day, traces its roots as a “Flower of Remembrance” to World War I and a poem by a Canadian surgeon who was struck by the blooming of the crimson flower in fields where so many had been killed.
Suffolk County Taxpayers on the Hook for Student Loan Debt
Biden defies Supreme Court again with $7.7 Billion in new student loan debt transfer to taxpayers
Biden Bends Knee to Iran
Bowing to pressure from Russia, China, and Algeria, the United States and other United Nations representatives stood for a moment of silence for President Raisi of Iran, known as the Butcher of Tehran, who was recently killed in a helicopter crash.
New Minnesota Flag Has Islamic Symbol
"Minnesota has been conquered. It is now Islamist," proclaimed Jacqueline Toboroff, editor of the Manhattan Press. "They have literally replaced the Irish, British, German, Scandinavian Christians and the Native Americans that were on the flag since 1858."
Trump Turns Lawfare Lemons into Lemonade
Stuck in New York in what legal experts are calling a sham trial and blatant election interference by President Joe Biden, Donald Trump blew the Big Apple away with press briefings and an epic campaign rally across the river in New Jersey attended by nearly 100,000 supporters.
Let's Get Ready to Rumble: Biden and Trump Agree to Presidential Debates
Former President Donald Trump and President Biden agreed to two debates to be held in June and September.
Congress Tries to Crack Down on Illegals Who Attack Cops
The GOP-led House passed a bill that would deport illegal aliens who assault law enforcement officers and first responders.
Carville Throws Biden Under the Bus
The latest Democrat pundit to throw Joe Biden under the bus is James Carville, the former Clinton rainmaker, who took exception to the president's crowing about the U.S. economy under his watch.
Flynn: Deliver the Truth, Whatever the Cost
He was a man at the highest levels of U.S. military intelligence. He knew the country's secrets. When he signed on with President Donald Trump, the Deep State took him out.
Lawmakers Propose Strict Standards to Prevent Illegal Aliens From Voting
Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), along with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act that would require proof of American citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
Cross Biden, Face the Justice Department
What do U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, New York Mayor Eric Adams, and now indicted Rep. Henry Cuellar have in common? They all questioned the policies of fellow Democrat Joe Biden and found themselves in the crosshairs of the Justice Department.
Blow to Trump Florida Case
One leg of the Democrat lawfare against former President Donald Trump suffered a blow this week when the federal judge overseeing the classified records case in Florida declined to set a trial date and called for hearings on a series of motions made by Trump and his co-defendants.
Buffet Says Tax Hike Inevitable
"They may decide that someday they don't want the fiscal deficit to be this large because that has some important consequences," Buffet said of the nation's policymakers. "So they may not want to decrease spending, and they may decide they'll take a larger percentage of what we own, and we'll pay it."
Sanders Throwing Hat Into The Ring Again For US Senate
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced Monday that he will run for re-election for a fourth term as Senator from Vermont. Sanders first went to the Senate in 2006.
Senate Moves to Pass "No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act"
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) introduced a bill that would prevent any campus Hamas-sympathizers arrested and convicted of a crime stemming from anti-Israel protests from receiving any student loan bailout from taxpayers.
House Report Details Biden Censorship
The consequences of the Biden White House coercing media companies to suppress news were "disastrous" to the country, according to a report released by the House Judiciary Committee. "From unnecessary extended school closures to unconstitutional vaccine mandates that forced workers to take a newly developed vaccine or risk losing their jobs, the Biden Administration and other officials needlessly imposed harm and suffering on Americans across the country," the report states.
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Push on for Tier 6 Pension Reform
Fix Tier 6 is the rallying cry in Albany as Albany works through the legislative session.
Free Trees in the Town of Brookhaven
On Arbor Day (Friday, April 25), the Town of Brookhaven will hold its annual tree seedling, mulch, and compost giveaway in the South Parking Lot of Brookhaven Town Hall, located at 1 Independence Hill in Farmingville from 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Doctor sues New York homeowners' association for religious discrimination and harassment, seeks over $1 million in damages
A first responder and medical doctor is embroiled in a legal battle against his homeowners' association, alleging discrimination and harassment based on his religion.