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BLM Embraces Hamas-and Every Company that Gave them $$ Has to Defend their Blatant Antisemitism. Plus Media Bias on Israel & Unconstitutional Trump Gag Order

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1. Foiled Terror Attack in Los Angeles
Incident: FBI arrested five suspects allegedly planning coordinated New Year’s Eve bombings in Los Angeles.
Group: Identified as the Turtle Island Liberation Front, described as a radical pro-Palestinian, anti-American extremist group.
Details:
Planned attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at five locations.
Four suspects arrested in Lucerne Valley while testing bomb components; a fifth arrested in New Orleans.
Materials included potassium nitrate, PVC pipes, sulfur powder, and charcoal.
Ideology: Anti-U.S., pro-Palestinian, anti-law enforcement; Instagram posts included “Death to America” and “Free Palestine.”

2. DOJ and FBI Emails on Mar-a-Lago Raid
Revelation: Internal FBI emails show agents doubted probable cause for the August 2022 raid on Trump’s residence.
Concerns:
Evidence was “single source, uncorroborated, and possibly outdated.”
FBI suggested less intrusive alternatives, like negotiating with Trump’s attorneys.
DOJ officials allegedly dismissed optics concerns, saying they “didn’t give a damn.”
Implications: The raid was politically motivated, intended to damage Trump’s chances of reelection.

3. Housing, Immigration, and Economic Policy
Housing Crisis: Attributes skyrocketing rents and home prices to Biden-era immigration policies, citing a HUD report linking immigration to housing demand.
Trump’s Deportation Policy: Claims mass deportations have lowered rents by 1.1% year-over-year and 5.2% since 2022.
Economic Measures: Highlights upcoming tax reforms for 2026:

No tax on tips.
No tax on overtime.
No tax on Social Security for seniors.

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1. <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/video/6386520519112">Foiled Terror Attack in Los Angeles</a>
<ul>
<li>Incident: FBI arrested five suspects allegedly planning coordinated New Year&rsquo;s Eve bombings in Los Angeles.</li>
<li>Group: Identified as the Turtle Island Liberation Front, described as a radical pro-Palestinian, anti-American extremist group.</li>
<li>Details:
<ul>
<li>Planned attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at five locations.</li>
<li>Four suspects arrested in Lucerne Valley while testing bomb components; a fifth arrested in New Orleans.</li>
<li>Materials included potassium nitrate, PVC pipes, sulfur powder, and charcoal.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Ideology: Anti-U.S., pro-Palestinian, anti-law enforcement; Instagram posts included &ldquo;Death to America&rdquo; and &ldquo;Free Palestine.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<hr>
2. <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-doubted-probable-cause-mar-a-lago-raid-pushed-forward-amid-pressure-from-biden-doj-emails-reveal">DOJ and FBI Emails on Mar-a-Lago Raid</a>
<ul>
<li>Revelation: Internal FBI emails show agents doubted probable cause for the August 2022 raid on Trump&rsquo;s residence.</li>
<li>Concerns:
<ul>
<li>Evidence was &ldquo;single source, uncorroborated, and possibly outdated.&rdquo;</li>
<li>FBI suggested less intrusive alternatives, like negotiating with Trump&rsquo;s attorneys.</li>
<li>DOJ officials allegedly dismissed optics concerns, saying they &ldquo;didn&rsquo;t give a damn.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Implications: The raid was politically motivated, intended to damage Trump&rsquo;s chances of reelection.</li>
</ul>
<hr>
3. <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hud-chief-blames-unchecked-illegal-immigration-pricing-out-families-amid-new-housing-report">Housing, Immigration, and Economic Policy</a>
<ul>
<li>Housing Crisis: Attributes skyrocketing rents and home prices to Biden-era immigration policies, citing a HUD report linking immigration to housing demand.</li>
<li>Trump&rsquo;s Deportation Policy: Claims mass deportations have lowered rents by 1.1% year-over-year and 5.2% since 2022.</li>
<li>Economic Measures: Highlights upcoming tax reforms for 2026:
<ul>
<li>No tax on tips.</li>
<li>No tax on overtime.</li>
<li>No tax on Social Security for seniors.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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FBI STOPS Anti-American Islamists from Bombing Los Angeles plus Biden DOJ ADMITTED No Probable Cause for Mar-a-lago Raid

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Tragic events highlighted
Rob Reiner & spouse killed in Los Angeles, allegedly by their son, who reportedly struggled with addiction and mental illness; attribution is said to be from “People magazine,” with police not yet confirming details.
Brown University shooting: 2 dead, 9 injured in an economics exam-prep class; a suspect was later found at a hotel south of Providence; motive and affiliation are described as unknown at the time of recording.
Australia shooting (Bondi Beach): 16 dead, 40 injured; allegedly conducted by a father–son pair targeting a Hanukkah gathering; the hosts frame this as clearly motivated by anti-Semitism.

Sen. Chris Murphy was some how linking the Brown University shooting to Donald Trump on CNN.
Democrats use tragedies to push gun control and allegedly “justify violence,” contrasted with Trump preventing violence by arresting and deporting criminals/terrorists.

References to post–Oct. 7 protests in Sydney with chants like “Gas the Jews,” used to illustrate the normalization and escalation of anti-Jewish hate.
Security & personal safety
Open borders, sleeper cells, and insufficient vetting is to blame

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<ul>
<li>Tragic events highlighted
<ul>
<li>Rob Reiner &amp; spouse killed in Los Angeles, allegedly by their son, who reportedly struggled with addiction and mental illness; attribution is said to be from &ldquo;People magazine,&rdquo; with police not yet confirming details.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/12-15-25.txt"></a></li>
<li>Brown University shooting: 2 dead, 9 injured in an economics exam-prep class; a suspect was later found at a hotel south of Providence; motive and affiliation are described as unknown at the time of recording.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/12-15-25.txt"></a></li>
<li>Australia shooting (Bondi Beach): 16 dead, 40 injured; allegedly conducted by a father&ndash;son pair targeting a Hanukkah gathering; the hosts frame this as clearly motivated by anti-Semitism.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/12-15-25.txt"></a> 
<ul>
<li>Sen. Chris Murphy was some how linking the Brown University shooting to Donald Trump on CNN.</li>
<li>Democrats use tragedies to push gun control and allegedly &ldquo;justify violence,&rdquo; contrasted with Trump preventing violence by arresting and deporting criminals/terrorists. 
<ul>
<li>References to post&ndash;Oct. 7 protests in Sydney with chants like &ldquo;Gas the Jews,&rdquo; used to illustrate the normalization and escalation of anti-Jewish hate.<a href="https://iheartmedia-my.sharepoint.com/personal/1112655_iheartmedia_com/Documents/Microsoft%20Copilot%20Chat%20Files/12-15-25.txt"></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Security &amp; personal safety
<ul>
<li>Open borders, sleeper cells, and insufficient vetting is to blame</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
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The Face of Evil: Bondi Beach Massacre & Mass Murder at Brown

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Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Debate
Senator Ted Cruz discusses his decade-long effort to have the Muslim Brotherhood designated as a terrorist organization.
Explains legislative strategy shift from a “top-down” global designation to a “bottom-up” affiliate-first approach.
Mentions bipartisan support, Trump administration’s executive order, and resistance from State Department officials.


AI Regulation and U.S.–China Tech Race
AI is the “single most important economic battle” of the 21st century.
the AI race is akin to the 1990s Internet revolution, arguing for light-touch regulation to keep America competitive.
Trump’s executive order centralizing AI regulatory approvals to prevent fragmented state-level rules.
Emphasizes national security implications if China dominates AI development.


Foreign Influence and Qatar Controversy
Qatar is lobbying U.S. officials, funding anti-American and anti-Semitic propaganda, and hosting Hamas leadership.
Concerns have been raised about conservative influencers (including Tucker Carlson) attending Qatar-sponsored events and allegedly promoting propaganda.
We list eight tough questions Carlson “should have asked” during his interview with Qatar’s Prime Minister but did not.
Carlson is giving “softball interviews” to adversarial leaders (Qatar, Iran, Putin) and undermining U.S. interests.

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<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/sen-cruz-introduces-the-muslim-brotherhood-terrorist-designation-act">Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Debate</a>
<ul>
<li>Senator Ted Cruz discusses his decade-long effort to have the Muslim Brotherhood designated as a terrorist organization.</li>
<li>Explains legislative strategy shift from a &ldquo;top-down&rdquo; global designation to a &ldquo;bottom-up&rdquo; affiliate-first approach.</li>
<li>Mentions bipartisan support, Trump administration&rsquo;s executive order, and resistance from State Department officials.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
AI Regulation and U.S.&ndash;China Tech Race
<ul>
<li>AI is the &ldquo;single most important economic battle&rdquo; of the 21st century.</li>
<li>the AI race is akin to the 1990s Internet revolution, arguing for light-touch regulation to keep America competitive.</li>
<li>Trump&rsquo;s executive order centralizing AI regulatory approvals to prevent fragmented state-level rules.</li>
<li>Emphasizes national security implications if China dominates AI development.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Foreign Influence and Qatar Controversy
<ul>
<li>Qatar is lobbying U.S. officials, funding anti-American and anti-Semitic propaganda, and hosting Hamas leadership.</li>
<li>Concerns have been raised about conservative influencers (including Tucker Carlson) attending Qatar-sponsored events and allegedly promoting propaganda.</li>
<li>We list eight tough questions Carlson &ldquo;should have asked&rdquo; during his interview with Qatar&rsquo;s Prime Minister but did not.</li>
<li>Carlson is giving &ldquo;softball interviews&rdquo; to adversarial leaders (Qatar, Iran, Putin) and undermining U.S. interests.</li>
</ul>
</li>
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