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Democrats and Media try to Politicize Tragic Flooding in Texas as Families Pick up the Pieces

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1. Claims About Democrats and DHS/ICE
Some Democrats—highlighted by comments attributed to Rep. Ilhan Omar—are discussing:

Abolishing ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
Potentially dismantling the entire Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Additional Democratic proposals such as:

Requiring judicial warrants for ICE arrests.
Banning ICE agents from wearing face masks.
Mandating body cameras.
Restricting enforcement at “sensitive locations” like hospitals, schools, and polling places.

2. Arguments Against These Proposals
These ideas as dangerous and claims they would:

Create “safe havens” for criminals.
Remove key security agencies (CBP, TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard, Secret Service, USCIS).
Abolishing these agencies would compromise national security and public safety.

3. Republican Positioning
Republicans assert that:

ICE enforcement is legal, necessary, and reduces crime.
Democrats’ proposals would undermine safety and national law enforcement.
The midterm elections will hinge on these policy disagreements.

4. Obama–Trump Exchange on Aliens/UFOs

Barack Obama stating on a podcast that aliens might exist, though he hasn’t seen evidence.
Media reaction framing this as significant or revealing.
Donald Trump responding by suggesting Obama revealed classified information.
Obama later clarifying on Instagram that he saw no evidence of extraterrestrial contact while president.

5. Trump’s Response About Transparency
rump announces he will:

Direct the Pentagon and other agencies to identify and release files on:

UFOs / UAPs
Extraterrestrial life
Other classified phenomena
Trump’s stance as “transparency,” comparing it to demands for transparency in other areas such as the Epstein files.

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1. Claims About Democrats and DHS/ICE
<ul>
<li>Some Democrats&mdash;highlighted by comments attributed to Rep. Ilhan Omar&mdash;are discussing:
<ul>
<li>Abolishing ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).</li>
<li>Potentially dismantling the entire Department of Homeland Security (DHS).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Additional Democratic proposals such as:
<ul>
<li>Requiring judicial warrants for ICE arrests.</li>
<li>Banning ICE agents from wearing face masks.</li>
<li>Mandating body cameras.</li>
<li>Restricting enforcement at &ldquo;sensitive locations&rdquo; like hospitals, schools, and polling places.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
2. Arguments Against These Proposals
<ul>
<li>These ideas as dangerous and claims they would:
<ul>
<li>Create &ldquo;safe havens&rdquo; for criminals.</li>
<li>Remove key security agencies (CBP, TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard, Secret Service, USCIS).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Abolishing these agencies would compromise national security and public safety.</li>
</ul>
3. Republican Positioning
<ul>
<li>Republicans assert that:
<ul>
<li>ICE enforcement is legal, necessary, and reduces crime.</li>
<li>Democrats&rsquo; proposals would undermine safety and national law enforcement.</li>
<li>The midterm elections will hinge on these policy disagreements.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
4. Obama&ndash;Trump Exchange on Aliens/UFOs
<ul>
<li>
<ul>
<li>Barack Obama stating on a podcast that aliens might exist, though he hasn&rsquo;t seen evidence.</li>
<li>Media reaction framing this as significant or revealing.</li>
<li>Donald Trump responding by suggesting Obama revealed classified information.</li>
<li>Obama later clarifying on Instagram that he saw no evidence of extraterrestrial contact while president.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
5. Trump&rsquo;s Response About Transparency
<ul>
<li>rump announces he will:
<ul>
<li>Direct the Pentagon and other agencies to identify and release files on:
<ul>
<li>UFOs / UAPs</li>
<li>Extraterrestrial life</li>
<li>Other classified phenomena</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Trump&rsquo;s stance as &ldquo;transparency,&rdquo; comparing it to demands for transparency in other areas such as the Epstein files.</li>
</ul>
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Liberals Go Nuclear & Call to Dismantle DHS plus Trump Orders Pentagon to Drop the UFO Receipts

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1. White House Event & Grandmother’s Testimony
A Washington, D.C. grandmother who lost her grandson in 2017 praised Donald Trump during a Black History Month event.
She credited his administration for focusing on crime reduction and supporting her advocacy after her grandson’s murder.
She expressed frustration with previous local responses and argued for harsher sentencing.
The mainstream media is intentionally avoided showing this White House moment because it is portraying Trump positively.

2. Kash Patel's Earlier Statements (From White House Remarks)
Kash Patel emphasized the FBI was “following the money” to combat violent groups, including Antifa.
He described Antifa as part of organized criminal activity and domestic terrorism.
Patel credited Trump and DOJ leadership for enabling aggressive investigations.
He claimed the FBI was mapping financial networks tied to criminal conduct.
Patel states investigators have now uncovered major Antifa funding streams.
He discussed ongoing financial investigations into demonstrations linked to Antifa.
He suggested details about donors and organizations might be released later.

3. Arrests and Prosecutions Mentioned
Patel cites:

Over two dozen federal arrests related to “Portland”-type events.
Nineteen convictions for violent acts linked to Antifa.
A Texas federal trial involving nine defendants accused of attacking ICE personnel.
A 2023 Georgia case tied to the “Cop City” protests.

4. Funding Investigations
The FBI is examining whether Antifa-related funding:

Flows through U.S.-based nonprofit groups.
Potentially involves foreign sources.
May include tax‑exempt organizations.
Patel stresses the focus is strictly on violence-related support, not peaceful protest.

5. Organizational Discussions
Although Antifa is widely described as decentralized, Patel says the FBI sees signs of structure such as:

Conferences
Local chapters
National networking
He contrasts this with past officials who described Antifa as merely an “idea.”

6. Internal FBI Actions
Patel says the FBI created a dedicated program to track financial backing of violent activity tied to Antifa.
He describes using counterterrorism-style financial tracing techniques.

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1. White House Event &amp; Grandmother&rsquo;s Testimony
<ul>
<li>A Washington, D.C. grandmother who lost her grandson in 2017 praised Donald Trump during a Black History Month event.</li>
<li>She credited his administration for focusing on crime reduction and supporting her advocacy after her grandson&rsquo;s murder.</li>
<li>She expressed frustration with previous local responses and argued for harsher sentencing.</li>
<li>The mainstream media is intentionally avoided showing this White House moment because it is portraying Trump positively.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. Kash Patel's Earlier Statements (From White House Remarks)
<ul>
<li>Kash Patel emphasized the FBI was &ldquo;following the money&rdquo; to combat violent groups, including Antifa.</li>
<li>He described Antifa as part of organized criminal activity and domestic terrorism.</li>
<li>Patel credited Trump and DOJ leadership for enabling aggressive investigations.</li>
<li>He claimed the FBI was mapping financial networks tied to criminal conduct.</li>
<li>Patel states investigators have now uncovered major Antifa funding streams.</li>
<li>He discussed ongoing financial investigations into demonstrations linked to Antifa.</li>
<li>He suggested details about donors and organizations might be released later.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. Arrests and Prosecutions Mentioned
<ul>
<li>Patel cites:
<ul>
<li>Over two dozen federal arrests related to &ldquo;Portland&rdquo;-type events.</li>
<li>Nineteen convictions for violent acts linked to Antifa.</li>
<li>A Texas federal trial involving nine defendants accused of attacking ICE personnel.</li>
<li>A 2023 Georgia case tied to the &ldquo;Cop City&rdquo; protests.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<hr>
4. Funding Investigations
<ul>
<li>The FBI is examining whether Antifa-related funding:
<ul>
<li>Flows through U.S.-based nonprofit groups.</li>
<li>Potentially involves foreign sources.</li>
<li>May include tax‑exempt organizations.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Patel stresses the focus is strictly on violence-related support, not peaceful protest.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
5. Organizational Discussions
<ul>
<li>Although Antifa is widely described as decentralized, Patel says the FBI sees signs of structure such as:
<ul>
<li>Conferences</li>
<li>Local chapters</li>
<li>National networking</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>He contrasts this with past officials who described Antifa as merely an &ldquo;idea.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
6. Internal FBI Actions
<ul>
<li>Patel says the FBI created a dedicated program to track financial backing of violent activity tied to Antifa.</li>
<li>He describes using counterterrorism-style financial tracing techniques.</li>
</ul>
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Trump is like Grandma, he keeps it Real plus FBI has Identified Key Antifa Funding Sources

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1. Background: 2016 Russian Election Interference
U.S. intelligence agencies (FBI, CIA, NSA) concluded Russia conducted a broad influence campaign aimed at undermining confidence in the 2016 election and harming Hillary Clinton’s campaign.
Assessments stated Vladimir Putin preferred Donald Trump, though no vote tampering was alleged.
Russia’s efforts reportedly included:

Cyber hacking of DNC/Clinton campaign systems.
The Internet Research Agency running divisive social‑media operations.
Disinformation and leak operations (e.g., via WikiLeaks).

2. Mueller Investigation (2017–2019)
Special Counsel Robert Mueller investigated both Russian interference and possible coordination with the Trump campaign.
The report found:

Russia conducted a “sweeping and systematic” interference effort.
Insufficient evidence to charge a criminal conspiracy involving the Trump campaign.

3. Current DOJ Investigation & Subpoenas
The Justice Department issued new subpoenas related to:

The creation of the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA).
The government’s response to Russian interference.
Actions of individuals involved in investigations involving Trump.
Subpoenas target records from 2016–present and involve former intelligence and law‑enforcement officials.

4. Focus on Former CIA Director John Brennan
Brennan’s lawyers were reportedly told he is a target in the inquiry.
The House Judiciary Committee referred Brennan for criminal prosecution, alleging he made false statements to Congress about:

His involvement with the Steele dossier.
The dossier’s inclusion in the ICA.
Declassified documents reportedly contradict Brennan’s past testimony about the dossier’s role.

5. Political Dispute Over the Steele Dossier
The Steele dossier is described as uncorroborated opposition research.
Longstanding debate:

Brennan claims he opposed its inclusion in the ICA.
Critics assert CIA leadership allowed or supported its use despite concerns about reliability.

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1. Background: 2016 Russian Election Interference
<ul>
<li>U.S. intelligence agencies (FBI, CIA, NSA) concluded Russia conducted a broad influence campaign aimed at undermining confidence in the 2016 election and harming Hillary Clinton&rsquo;s campaign.</li>
<li>Assessments stated Vladimir Putin preferred Donald Trump, though no vote tampering was alleged.</li>
<li>Russia&rsquo;s efforts reportedly included:
<ul>
<li>Cyber hacking of DNC/Clinton campaign systems.</li>
<li>The Internet Research Agency running divisive social‑media operations.</li>
<li>Disinformation and leak operations (e.g., via WikiLeaks).</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
2. Mueller Investigation (2017&ndash;2019)
<ul>
<li>Special Counsel Robert Mueller investigated both Russian interference and possible coordination with the Trump campaign.</li>
<li>The report found:
<ul>
<li>Russia conducted a &ldquo;sweeping and systematic&rdquo; interference effort.</li>
<li>Insufficient evidence to charge a criminal conspiracy involving the Trump campaign.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
3. Current DOJ Investigation &amp; Subpoenas
<ul>
<li>The Justice Department issued new subpoenas related to:
<ul>
<li>The creation of the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA).</li>
<li>The government&rsquo;s response to Russian interference.</li>
<li>Actions of individuals involved in investigations involving Trump.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Subpoenas target records from 2016&ndash;present and involve former intelligence and law‑enforcement officials.</li>
</ul>
4. Focus on Former CIA Director John Brennan
<ul>
<li>Brennan&rsquo;s lawyers were reportedly told he is a target in the inquiry.</li>
<li>The House Judiciary Committee referred Brennan for criminal prosecution, alleging he made false statements to Congress about:
<ul>
<li>His involvement with the Steele dossier.</li>
<li>The dossier&rsquo;s inclusion in the ICA.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Declassified documents reportedly contradict Brennan&rsquo;s past testimony about the dossier&rsquo;s role.</li>
</ul>
5. Political Dispute Over the Steele Dossier
<ul>
<li>The Steele dossier is described as uncorroborated opposition research.</li>
<li>Longstanding debate:
<ul>
<li>Brennan claims he opposed its inclusion in the ICA.</li>
<li>Critics assert CIA leadership allowed or supported its use despite concerns about reliability.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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Florida Probe Ignites Fresh Scrutiny Into 2016 Russia Election Hoax

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Democrats and Media try to Politicize Tragic Flooding in Texas as Families Pick up the Pieces

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