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House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed on Tuesday that Democrats are demanding billions in wasteful and ideological spending, including $3.9 million for LGBTQI+ democracy grants in the Western Balkans, as part of their conditions to reopen the government.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the 14th day of what he called the Democrat government shutdown, Johnson said the American people are suffering because Democrats have chosen politics over responsibility.<\/p>\n
Welcome to day 14 of the Democrat government shutdown,\u201d Johnson said during his press briefing. \u201cIt\u2019s two weeks of Democrats in Congress inflicting untold pain on the American people for nothing other than pure politics.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson explained that House Republicans had already offered a clean continuing resolution to keep the government funded, but Democrats repeatedly rejected it.<\/p>\n
Instead, he said, Democrats are tying unrelated left-wing priorities to essential government operations in an attempt to strong-arm Republicans into approving radical spending measures.<\/p>\n
He accused Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of catering to what he described as the party\u2019s \u201cMarxist base.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Speaker laid out details from the Democrats\u2019 counterproposal, calling it a $1.5 trillion wish list of reckless spending that would send taxpayer money to liberal causes and foreign projects that have nothing to do with running the U.S. government.<\/p>\n
Among the examples he cited were $24.6 million for climate resilience programs in Honduras.<\/p>\n
Another $13.4 million would go to civic engagement programs in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n
An additional $2.9 million is earmarked for desert locust risk reduction in the Horn of Africa.<\/p>\n
The Democrats\u2019 plan also calls for $2 million to fund \u201corganizing for feminist democratic principles\u201d in Africa, according to Johnson.<\/p>\n
Johnson highlighted the $3.9 million in LGBTQI+ democracy grants for the Western Balkans as an example of Democrats\u2019 misplaced priorities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey want to spend 3.9 million of your hard-earned dollars for LGBTQI+ democracy grants in the Western Balkans,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cWe are not doing that.\u201d<\/p>\n
He argued that Democrats are also trying to undo common-sense reforms enacted by Republicans that prevent illegal immigrants from accessing taxpayer-funded healthcare.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a fact,\u201d he said. \u201cThey would add illegal aliens and non-citizens back to taxpayer-funded benefits. It would cost taxpayers nearly $200 billion.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson further warned that Democrats want to roll back modest work requirements placed on able-bodied young men without dependents.<\/p>\n
At the same time, Democrats are pushing to make COVID-era Obamacare subsidies permanent, with no income limits or meaningful reforms.<\/p>\n
Johnson said this approach would not only punish working Americans but also reward dependency and mismanagement.<\/p>\n
The Speaker accused Democrats of prioritizing ideological projects over the immediate needs of the American people.<\/p>\n
He said their proposal exposes how out of touch the party has become, highlighting spending for causes abroad while Americans face uncertainty at home.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is not about keeping the lights on,\u201d Johnson said. \u201cThis is about Democrats trying to use the shutdown as leverage to fund their far-left agenda.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson reminded reporters that Republicans have already passed legislation to reopen the government responsibly, without any of the unrelated political riders Democrats insist on including.<\/p>\n
The Republican plan, he said, would maintain government operations, protect taxpayers, and prevent wasteful spending abroad.<\/p>\n
Johnson also pointed out that the Democrats\u2019 proposal would restore funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, sending a half-billion dollars to what he described as liberal media outlets that have long benefited from taxpayer subsidies.<\/p>\n
He described it as another example of Democrats using government funding to reward their political allies rather than serving the public good.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese are not the priorities of the American people,\u201d Johnson said firmly. \u201cThey are the priorities of a radical political class that has forgotten who they work for.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Speaker ended his remarks by calling on Democrats to stop the political games and join Republicans in reopening the government immediately.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a clean bill ready to go,\u201d he said. \u201cIt keeps the government open, pays our troops, secures the border, and protects hardworking taxpayers. Democrats need to stop holding America hostage.\u201d<\/p>\n
Johnson\u2019s comments reflect growing frustration among House Republicans who say Democrats are using the shutdown to push through spending on social experiments, foreign projects, and activist groups under the guise of government funding.<\/p>\n
He warned that such spending will only deepen America\u2019s fiscal crisis and fuel public anger toward Washington\u2019s political class.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a moment for leadership,\u201d Johnson concluded. \u201cIt\u2019s time to put the American people first and end this shutdown\u2014not by giving in to woke demands, but by standing firm for fiscal sanity and common sense.\u201d<\/p>\n
Amanda stood by the grill, perfectly coiffed despite the July heat, directing Robert like a hired hand. Her sundress likely cost more than my monthly groceries. Her voice cut sharply: \u201cRobert, the steaks are burning!\u201d I forced a smile at the patio table, watching my grandchildren, Emma and Jake, play. The knot in my stomach tightened. Eight years and I still felt like an unwelcome guest.<\/p>\n
Amanda appeared beside me, a glass of wine in hand. \u201cLucia, we need to talk,\u201d she said, sliding into the chair uninvited. My pulse quickened.<\/p>\n
She continued in her practiced, sweet tone: \u201cRobert and I think it\u2019s time to set boundaries about visits\u2026 and influence.\u201d<\/p>\n
Her words hit like cold stones. My hugs, stories, even candy for the kids\u2014she framed it as disruptive, needing control.<\/p>\n
Before I could respond, my phone buzzed. An unknown number:<\/p>\n
Walk away. Don\u2019t talk to anyone. Now.<\/em><\/p>\n Moments later, the first police cruiser appeared. Then another. And another. Officers in tactical gear spilled onto the street. Amanda\u2019s perfect scene erupted into chaos.<\/p>\n As I drove to safety, my phone buzzed again:\u00a0Are you safe? Don\u2019t go home tonight. I\u2019ll explain later.<\/em><\/p>\n Robert called. Police were investigating Amanda\u2014her computer, her business, her accounts. I realized the \u201chelp\u201d she\u2019d offered over the years\u2014assisting with bills, gathering documents\u2014was a calculated scheme. She\u2019d been grooming me, a widowed, trusting mother, for financial control.<\/p>\n The next day, Diana, Amanda\u2019s former business partner, met me at the park. She revealed forged documents, credit applications in my name, and a pattern of fraud targeting widows. Amanda\u2019s schemes spanned multiple victims. My family had been her focus.<\/p>\n I told Robert everything. He absorbed it with disbelief, then anger. Amanda had stolen not only from me but from him and the children, manipulating years of our lives. Together, we contacted authorities, provided evidence, and built a case.<\/p>\n Amanda eventually cooperated with prosecutors, signing away her parental rights. The children\u2019s security, once threatened, became the center of our new family life. Robert and the kids moved into a modest home. I spent weekends there\u2014not as a guest, but as a grandmother and mother, a cherished part of their lives.<\/p>\n One sunny Saturday, pushing Jake on the swing, I reflected on the journey. A year ago, I felt like an intruder. Now, I belong at the heart of a family built on trust, vigilance, and unconditional love. Survival required courage\u2014but what emerged was stronger, safer, and more genuine than anything I had known before.<\/p>\n The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released new, higher-quality surveillance footage showing the individual who placed pipe bombs near the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC) in Washington, D.C., on January 5, 2021.<\/p>\n The updated footage, published on October 22, 2025, offers previously unreleased video clips and longer sequences that show the suspect\u2019s movements more clearly.<\/p>\n The release marks the latest effort by the FBI to solve one of the longest-running unsolved cases connected to the January 6 events.<\/p>\n Authorities confirmed that the reward for information leading to the suspect\u2019s identification, arrest, and conviction has been increased to $500,000.<\/p>\n \u201cThe FBI is still offering a $500,000 reward for information that helps identify the person who placed pipe bombs at the offices of the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee on January 5, 2021,\u201d the Bureau announced.<\/p>\n The suspect is seen in the video wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, gloves, and a mask, carrying a backpack that investigators believe contained the devices.<\/p>\n The person was captured walking through several Capitol Hill neighborhoods between 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on the evening of January 5.<\/p>\n Both pipe bombs were found the following day outside the DNC and RNC headquarters. They were safely neutralized before they could detonate, and no injuries occurred.<\/p>\n FBI analysts determined that the devices were constructed with the chemical components of black powder and equipped with kitchen timers.<\/p>\n Even after reviewing thousands of leads and interviewing hundreds of witnesses, investigators have yet to identify the suspect responsible.<\/p>\n Deputy Director of the FBI Dan Bongino reaffirmed the Bureau\u2019s commitment to finding the individual behind the attempted attack.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you have information regarding this critical investigation, please call 1-800-CALL-FBI,\u201d Bongino said. \u201cEven the smallest tip could be the key to closing this case.\u201d<\/p>\n The FBI says it has processed over 1,000 interviews and reviewed more than 43,000 video files tied to the ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n In recent weeks, new information has emerged after FBI Director Kash Patel transmitted laboratory analyses and key witness interviews to Congress.<\/p>\n Those documents, obtained by\u00a0Just the News<\/em>, show that both bombs contained explosive components but did not include the term \u201cviable\u201d in the FBI\u2019s laboratory report.<\/p>\n This detail has raised new questions about whether the devices were capable of detonating or if they served another purpose that night.<\/p>\n The timeline has also come under scrutiny, as both bombs were found roughly\u00a0<\/p>\n 16 hours after<\/strong>\u00a0the FBI claimed they had been planted outside party headquarters.<\/p>\n Director Patel confirmed that all materials related to the case have been turned over to congressional oversight committees for further review.<\/p>\n Deputy Director Bongino said the Bureau would continue pursuing every lead until the case is solved. \u201cThis investigation remains active, and our agents are committed to following the evidence wherever it leads,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n The enhanced footage, now circulating on social media and the FBI\u2019s official website, gives the public the clearest view yet of the suspect\u2019s route through Washington.<\/p>\n Officials hope that viewers may recognize the person\u2019s movements, clothing, or backpack and come forward with identifying information.<\/p>\n Security experts note that the case stands as one of the most complex domestic investigations in recent FBI history.<\/p>\n The renewed attention, combined with the $500,000 reward, could finally generate the tip that has eluded investigators for nearly five years.<\/p>\n The FBI continues to urge anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a confidential tip online at tips.fbi.gov.<\/p>\n BREAKING: Anna Paulina Luna Claims The Biden DOJ DESTROYED\u2026<\/p>\n Representative Anna Paulina Luna has leveled explosive information against the Biden Department of Justice, claiming that critical materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation have been deliberately destroyed.<\/p>\n This assertion, if proven true, would represent one of the most damning instances of governmental obstruction and cover-up in recent history.<\/p>\n Luna, who chairs a congressional task force focused on federal transparency, has stated unequivocally that she possesses evidence implicating high-ranking officials in the DOJ.<\/p>\n According to her, these officials not only failed to disclose materials related to Epstein but actively destroyed them to conceal the extent of powerful individuals\u2019 involvement in Epstein\u2019s criminal network.<\/p>\n She introduced legislation titled the SHRED Act, aimed at imposing severe penalties on government agents who destroy or conceal federal records. The proposed bill calls for 20 years to life in prison for anyone caught eliminating evidence in cases of national significance.<\/p>\n \u201cEven if they are conducting a criminal investigation, you should probably pick up the phone and call us,\u201d Luna told Fox News. \u201cWe have been more than patient.\u201d<\/p>\n These developments come amid growing conservative suspicion that the Biden administration has no interest in unmasking Epstein\u2019s full network. The notion that key records could be gone forever only intensifies fears that justice is being buried under a bureaucratic rug.<\/p>\n Luna\u2019s office has reportedly sent multiple requests to the Department of Justice demanding clarity on the handling of Epstein-related materials. So far, those inquiries have been met with either vague responses or complete silence.<\/p>\n The congresswoman did not mince words in her public statements, suggesting that the DOJ\u2019s behavior constitutes a deliberate act of obstruction. If true, such actions could violate federal law and trigger an entirely new legal battle.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Biden DOJ has obstructed Congress, ignored subpoenas, and now appears to have destroyed critical evidence,\u201d Luna said. \u201cThis is corruption at the highest level.\u201d<\/p>\n Critics argue that this is yet another example of double standards in Washington. \u201cHad this been a Republican-led DOJ accused of destroying documents in a child sex trafficking case, the media would be apoplectic,\u201d one conservative commentator noted.<\/p>\n For years, the Epstein case has symbolized the deep rot within America\u2019s elite circles. The financier\u2019s suspicious death in prison and the subsequent lack of high-profile indictments have fueled accusations of a widespread cover-up.<\/p>\n Now, Luna\u2019s allegations breathe new life into those concerns. If records were indeed destroyed, the implications are profound. It would mean that the DOJ, under Biden, actively shielded criminals from justice.<\/p>\n What\u2019s more troubling is that these destroyed materials could have named prominent individuals\u2014politicians, celebrities, and global financiers\u2014who participated in or enabled Epstein\u2019s crimes.<\/p>\n In this context, Luna\u2019s SHRED Act isn\u2019t just legislative symbolism. It is a clarion call for accountability in an era marked by elite impunity. Her bill seeks to ensure that future officials think twice before erasing truth from the historical record.<\/p>\n Despite Luna\u2019s repeated calls for transparency, there has been no formal response from Attorney General Merrick Garland. The silence speaks volumes to many who believe the DOJ is stonewalling on purpose.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, conservative lawmakers have rallied behind Luna. A growing number of Republicans in the House and Senate are voicing support for investigations into the DOJ\u2019s handling of Epstein evidence.<\/p>\n Some have even floated the idea of appointing a special counsel to probe the matter independently. Given the stakes, such a move may be the only path forward to restore public confidence.<\/p>\n This latest scandal further erodes the credibility of an already battered Department of Justice. From the Hunter Biden laptop fiasco to the political targeting of conservatives, the agency has been repeatedly accused of partisanship.<\/p>\n Now, with Epstein documents allegedly destroyed, the DOJ\u2019s credibility is in tatters. Public trust, once broken, is hard to rebuild.<\/p>\n The American people deserve the truth. And if Luna\u2019s allegations are accurate, they deserve justice, no matter how high the guilty parties sit.<\/p>\n BREAKING: Tom Homan Reveals an Investigation is Underway Into AOC For\u2026<\/p>\n Border Czar Tom Homan confirmed that a federal investigation is underway into Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for allegedly employing a criminal illegal alien and helping others evade federal immigration authorities.<\/p>\n Speaking from his post as one of President Trump\u2019s top immigration officials, Homan revealed that ICE has launched a formal probe after multiple allegations emerged against the congresswoman.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a live federal investigation. We\u2019ve asked ICE to take immediate action,\u201d Homan said during a televised interview.<\/p>\n The individual in question is reportedly an undocumented alien with a criminal record, unlawfully hired by AOC\u2019s office.<\/p>\n According to internal reports, the employee had multiple encounters with law enforcement and should have been deported years ago.<\/p>\n Homan stressed that AOC\u2019s potential interference with ICE operations could amount to obstruction of justice.<\/p>\n \u201cThis goes beyond hiring an illegal alien. There\u2019s evidence she actively helped shield this person from deportation,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n Conservative leaders are sounding the alarm, warning that this may be only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to far-left officials flouting immigration laws.<\/p>\n AOC has long been known for championing sanctuary cities and attacking border agents, often labeling them as \u201cracist\u201d and \u201coppressors.\u201d<\/p>\n Now, critics say her reckless rhetoric has crossed over into potentially criminal behavior.<\/p>\n \u201cIf a sitting congresswoman used her office to harbor an illegal alien, that\u2019s a clear violation of federal law,\u201d Homan declared.<\/p>\n Sources inside ICE say agents have already gathered documentation and begun interviewing individuals connected to the case.<\/p>\n Evidence suggests AOC may have leveraged her political power to block enforcement action against the individual she employed.<\/p>\n House Republicans are demanding accountability, with several calling for a formal ethics investigation into her conduct.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is what happens when radicals gain power. They think the law doesn\u2019t apply to them,\u201d said Rep. Andy Biggs.<\/p>\n Democrats quickly circled the wagons, accusing Homan of launching a political smear campaign.<\/p>\n But Homan stood firm, reminding the public that the law is the law and political office offers no immunity from prosecution.<\/p>\n \u201cThis isn\u2019t about politics. It\u2019s about national security and public trust,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Homan emphasized that ICE agents are working independently and that the White House is not interfering in the investigation.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are following the facts. If those facts point to criminal activity, then action will be taken,\u201d Homan confirmed.<\/p>\n Legal experts say AOC could face charges ranging from unlawful employment to obstruction of federal agents, depending on the evidence.<\/p>\n Citizens outraged by the news are demanding swift justice and a full public accounting of the congresswoman\u2019s actions.<\/p>\n Homan urged Americans not to let political ideology blind them to the seriousness of the allegations.<\/p>\n \u201cWe must restore the rule of law,\u201d he concluded. \u201cNo one, no matter how powerful, is above it.\u201d<\/p>\n BREAKING: The FBI Launches Criminal Investigation Into..<\/p>\n It\u2019s finally happening.<\/p>\n John Brennan and James Comey\u2014two of the most powerful Obama-era intelligence chiefs\u2014are now facing criminal investigations.<\/p>\n Their role in pushing the fabricated Trump-Russia collusion narrative derailed a presidency and deceived the nation.<\/p>\n Sources inside the Justice Department confirm that former CIA Director Brennan is under investigation for allegedly lying to Congress.<\/p>\n Ex-FBI Director Comey is also the subject of an ongoing probe.<\/p>\n Their roles in the origin and manipulation of the Trump-Russia hoax are being scrutinized, years after millions of Americans demanded accountability.<\/p>\n Brennan is accused of pushing the phony Steele dossier into official intelligence assessments.<\/p>\n CIA Russia experts warned the document was so flawed it didn\u2019t meet even \u201cthe most basic tradecraft standards.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cJasmine Crockett didn\u2019t just insult Trump,\u201d Leavitt said during her White House briefing. \u201cShe smeared over 70 million Americans who believe in freedom, God, secure borders, and the Constitution. Calling them mentally ill is not just false\u2014it\u2019s dangerous.\u201d<\/p>\n Brennan ignored the warnings and formalized his demand in writing, insisting the fake dossier be included anyway.<\/p>\n James Comey, for his part, did the same.<\/p>\n The CIA\u2019s review makes clear: FBI leadership under Comey pressured the intelligence community to embed the Steele dossier in their final report on Russian election interference.<\/p>\n The FBI \u201crepeatedly pushed\u201d for its inclusion.<\/p>\n These two didn\u2019t just make bad calls. They rigged the process.<\/p>\n Even worse, Brennan later told Congress under oath that the Steele dossier \u201cwasn\u2019t part of the corpus of intelligence\u201d used in the Russia assessment.<\/p>\n But a newly surfaced email shows that he pushed the dossier hard, despite being warned it could destroy the report\u2019s credibility.<\/p>\n And why did they push it so aggressively? Because it wasn\u2019t about national security.<\/p>\n It was about kneecapping President Trump before he was even sworn in.<\/p>\n \u201cThis was Obama, Comey, Clapper, and Brennan deciding, \u2018We\u2019re going to screw Trump,\u2019\u201d former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe told the press.<\/p>\n \u201cThey all knew what they were doing.\u201d<\/p>\n Millions of tax dollars were wasted. Reputations were destroyed.<\/p>\n \u201cJasmine Crockett should visit a Trump rally before shooting her mouth off,\u201d Leavitt challenged.<\/p>\n \u201cShe\u2019ll meet grandmothers, veterans, farmers, teachers, truckers\u2014all proud Americans who just want their country back. These are the people she called mentally ill. What an absolute disgrace.\u201d<\/p>\n And for what? To push Hillary Clinton\u2019s opposition research as gospel truth.<\/p>\n Clinton and the DNC paid Fusion GPS to dig up dirt.<\/p>\n Fusion hired British ex-spy Christopher Steele. Steele gave them fiction.<\/p>\n Senator Josh Hawley demanded action: \u201cIf Brennan and Comey lied to Congress or weaponized their agencies against a political opponent, they should be prosecuted\u2014no exceptions, no excuses.\u201d<\/p>\n This scandal is bigger than Watergate.<\/p>\n It poisoned public trust, warped the 2016 election aftermath, and set the tone for years of baseless attacks on a sitting president.<\/p>\n The investigations are underway.<\/p>\n Now the question is, will the justice system do its job, or will the same people who buried the truth for years bury it again?<\/p>\n Brennan and Comey must be held accountable.<\/p>\n No one is above the law, not even the architects of one of the most dishonest political smear campaigns in American history.<\/p>\n BREAKING: Joe Biden Admits to New York Times That\u2026<\/p>\n Joe Biden admitted to The New York Times that he did not personally sign off on every pardon and commutation issued during his presidency, an acknowledgment that has sparked intense debate over how involved he truly was in carrying out one of the most consequential powers of the office.<\/p>\n \u201cI made every decision on the categories and top-level individuals, but the mechanics were left to staff,\u201d Biden told the Times. That sentence alone sent shockwaves through political and legal communities.<\/p>\n According to the New York Post, Biden\u2019s White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients authorized the use of the autopen to execute a sweeping set of clemency actions on January 19, 2025. This included about 2,500 pardons and 1,500 commutations.<\/p>\n The New York Post confirmed, \u201cBiden admitted that he didn\u2019t review every clemency case individually and that his chief of staff, Jeff Zients, authorized the use of the autopen.\u201d<\/p>\n The same report added, \u201cThe autopen application, which Biden also used to sign some legislation, allowed staff to speed up paperwork processing.\u201d<\/p>\n While Biden insisted, as quoted in ABC News, that he personally made \u201cevery decision,\u201d he conceded that he did not individually sign off on each document, saying, \u201cI approved each of the clemency decisions before they were issued.\u201d<\/p>\n The Daily Beast quoted Biden dismissing Republican criticism: \u201cThat is utter BS,\u201d he said, responding to allegations that he had no hand in the clemency spree.<\/p>\n Still, Biden\u2019s comments confirmed the worst fears of critics who have questioned his cognitive fitness and decision-making capacity. As Time reported, the final flurry of clemency actions was conducted with Biden out of public view.<\/p>\n Time added context, noting, \u201cEmails show Biden\u2019s chief of staff, Jeff Zients, approved the use of the autopen to execute clemency documents on the president\u2019s behalf.\u201d<\/p>\n In the same article, the legal implications were underscored: \u201cWhile it is legally permissible, it is extremely rare for a president to use an autopen to sign something as consequential as a clemency order.\u201d<\/p>\n Republican leaders swiftly seized on the opportunity to highlight Biden\u2019s detachment. House Oversight Chair James Comer was quoted as saying, \u201cThis isn\u2019t just about a signature. It\u2019s about transparency, accountability, and who really was making decisions in that White House.\u201d<\/p>\n Comer continued, as cited in ABC News, \u201cWe are investigating whether this use of the autopen was a way to obscure Biden\u2019s declining capacity and whether any of the beneficiaries had connections to the administration.\u201d<\/p>\n The legal debate over autopen use isn\u2019t new, but Biden\u2019s large-scale application is unprecedented. According to Time, \u201cIt has never been used on this scale or for something with the constitutional gravity of a pardon.\u201d<\/p>\n Even some Democrats were privately concerned. One DNC strategist, speaking anonymously to Politico, said, \u201cIt feeds the narrative that Biden isn\u2019t all there.\u201d<\/p>\n The same strategist added, \u201cIf he wasn\u2019t fully engaged on something as serious as clemency, what else was he rubber-stamping?\u201d<\/p>\n In response to concerns, the Daily Beast reported that Biden maintained, \u201cEach recipient was vetted and met the established standards for clemency.\u201d<\/p>\n This adds to a growing list of concerns among voters and lawmakers alike. ABC News reported that the clemency decisions were made with \u201cspeed and secrecy,\u201d raising transparency questions.<\/p>\n Donald Trump, seizing the moment, weighed in: \u201cHe didn\u2019t have the guts or the capacity to do his job,\u201d he said during a recent rally, as quoted in The Daily Beast.<\/p>\n Trump added, \u201cYou don\u2019t get to hide behind a machine when you\u2019re playing with the law.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" House Speaker Mike Johnson revealed on Tuesday that Democrats are demanding billions in wasteful and ideological spending, including $3.9 million for LGBTQI+ democracy grants in the Western Balkans, as part of their…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7051,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7052","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hot-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t