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Friday, April 10, 2026
Speaker Johnson Slams Dems' 25th Amendment Push Against Trump
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House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., criticized Democrats for what he described as their obsession with removing President Donald Trump from office, saying none of them "breathed a word about the 25th Amendment when they were lying every day to cover up for the dangerous infirmity of President Joe Biden."
In a Friday press release, Johnson accused congressional Democrats of once again pursuing impeachment and other extraordinary measures against Trump, despite what he described as foreign policy successes, including a ceasefire agreement with Iran following decisive U.S. military action.
"Congressional Democrats have no message, no vision, and no leadership," Johnson said, arguing their actions are driven by "an irrational hatred" of Trump rather than substantive policy disagreements.
He added that instead of working with Republicans on issues such as lowering taxes, improving wages, and securing communities, Democrats are focused on what he called their "favorite failed and pointless pastime: impeaching President Trump" and what he described as Trump Derangement Syndrome.
Johnson's remarks come as House Democrat leadership has taken steps toward considering calls within its caucus to invoke the 25th Amendment.
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has authorized a briefing led by Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., to discuss constitutional options for removing Trump from office, Axios reported Wednesday.
The move reflects growing pressure from rank-and-file Democrats, with more than 80 House members and at least two senators publicly calling for Trump's removal — either through impeachment or by urging Vice President JD Vance and the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment.
Axios reported that Democrat leadership had previously resisted such
measures but is now facing increasing demands from its base,
particularly following Trump's recent rhetoric on Iran.
Some Democrats argue that public sentiment is shifting in favor of more aggressive action, while others privately express skepticism about the viability of such efforts.
Johnson, however, framed the push as politically motivated and disconnected from voters' priorities.
He pointed to polling showing historically low approval ratings for the Democratic Party and argued that their focus on Trump underscores a broader failure to offer a compelling agenda.
"Democrats are attempting to once again invalidate the votes of tens of millions of Americans," Johnson said, emphasizing that Trump was "overwhelmingly elected" and is delivering on promises to restore American strength.
He also highlighted what he described as a double standard, contrasting Democrats' current calls to invoke the 25th Amendment with their silence during Biden's presidency.
"Not one of these Democrats breathed a word about the 25th Amendment" when concerns were raised about Biden's fitness for office, Johnson said.
As Democrats prepare further discussions and symbolic votes related to Trump's Iran policy, Republicans are signaling they will block such efforts and keep the focus on their legislative agenda.
With tensions escalating on Capitol Hill, Johnson predicted the political battle ahead will offer voters a clear choice.
"The midterm election will be a contrast between common sense and crazy," he said, accusing Democrats of doubling down on what he called "deranged priorities."
Trump Drops a Big Warning to Iran Over Violations of Ceasefire Agreement in Strait
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We're in the middle of a fragile ceasefire that's supposed to last two weeks. to allow for negotiations with the Iranian regime. But the regime is not an honest actor, and there were reports that they were still causing trouble in the Strait of Hormuz, and even that they were trying to charge people for transit. There had been reports that they were trying to do that prior to the ceasefire as well. Oman skewered one fake news report that said they had agreed with Iran to charge tolls for two weeks. Oman is the country on the southern side of the Strait. Oman denied that, saying that they couldn't do that because:
But it sounds like Iran is doing it anyway, which would be a violation of the ceasefire agreement to keep the Strait open. Now, President Donald Trump is weighing in, and it sounds like he's not happy with them. "Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing Oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz. This is not the agreement we have!" he exclaimed on Truth Social. As to the fees, Trump warned them, "There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait — They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!"
So that makes his position very clear. SEE ALSO: Report: The Plan Being Considered to Punish Those Feckless NATO Allies VP Vance Lays Out the Bottom Line on Iran Before In-Person Peace Talks Start This Weekend As we've noted in the past, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) declares the Strait an international waterway that Iran cannot control, that transit must be permitted and shall not be impeded.
So this effort by Iran is obviously something that cannot be accepted. They cannot control the Strait going forward, or you're always going to have an issue. They've been causing trouble in the Strait for decades. We've had to send in warships in the past. During the 1980s “Tanker War," the U.S. sent warships to escort neutral tankers safely through the Strait of Hormuz. In a major military operation, we sank a lot of their navy.
Notice how at that time, France and the U.K. had sense. Then, over the years since then, Iran has responded to things like sanctions and pressure by harassing and even seizing vessels. The question now is: will they back off, or does it blow up the ceasefire? The problem with Iran is that you can't trust or rely on anything they say. It's hard to have an agreement or deal if in the next minute they violate it. But they can't be allowed to have control. The real answer is the world, as they have in the past, simply has to stand up and not let them, because it's an international waterway. Editor's Note: For decades, former presidents have been all talk and no action. Now, Donald Trump is eliminating the threat from Iran once and for all. |
Epstein Survivors Issue Bizarre Response to Melania Trump’s Statement
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Epstein survivors issued a bizarre response Thursday to First Lady Melania Trump’s firm denial of any ties to sex predator Jeffrey Epstein and her call for Congress to give the victims a protected public hearing. As RedState's Teri Christoph reported, the First Lady issued a formal statement in which she firmly denied any ties to the convicted sex offender. Mrs. Trump delivered a detailed, on-camera rebuttal to years of “mean-spirited” smears linking her to Epstein or his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. "I've never been friends with Epstein. Donald and I were invited to the same parties as Epstein from time to time, since overlapping in social circles is common in New York City and Palm Beach," she said. "To be clear, I never had a relationship with Epstein or his accomplice, [Ghislaine] Maxwell." Mrs. Trump went on to stress that she had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes. Nor had she ever visited his island or flown on his plane. And she pointed out that she had never appeared in any court documents or FBI interviews related to the case. Trump described Epstein’s actions as "repulsive" and demanded that the false narratives end.
READ MORE: First Lady Melania Trump Names Names As She Makes Blistering Public Comments About Jeffrey Epstein Survivors’ Coalition Fires BackThe First Lady would also urge Congress to provide victims with a protected public platform. For some reason, demanding an open forum like that, as Mrs. Trump stated, would give "each and every woman ... her day to tell her story in public," triggered a response that seems rather absurd. In a joint letter released hours later, representatives for a coalition of Epstein survivors and family members of Virginia Giuffre rejected Trump’s remarks outright, insisting her comments were “a deflection of responsibility, not justice.” “First Lady Melania Trump is now shifting the burden onto survivors under politicized conditions that protect those with power: the Department of Justice, law enforcement, prosecutors, and the Trump Administration, which has still not fully complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act,” the group claims.
That is preposterous. And to be clear, this isn't a criticism of the survivors or the victims, but rather, a criticism of whoever is representing them and allowed this statement to come out. It's clear they didn't listen to Melania's remarks and instead rushed to politicize it themselves. The First Lady did the exact opposite of what the letter is alleging. Far from dodging accountability, she explicitly offered to help the survivors by demanding they finally be heard. "She offered to help them. She said they should be heard. She advocated for them. This is such a bizarre response," political commentator PolitiBunny, from our sister site Twitchy, wrote on X.
In short, by using her platform, she did far more than some other people with the ability to help their cause. "I call on Congress to provide the women who have been victimized by Epstein with a public hearing specifically centered around the survivors," Mrs. Trump declared. "Give these victims their opportunity to testify under oath in front of Congress with the power of sworn testimony." "Each and every woman should have her day to tell her story in public, if she wishes. And then her testimony should be permanently entered into the congressional record," she added. "Then, and only then, will we have the truth." Not sure how that amounts to a "deflection of responsibility." It's a direct demand for accountability. Editor’s Note: The mainstream media isn't interested in the facts; they're only interested in attacking the president. Help us continue to get to the bottom of stories like the Jeffrey Epstein files by supporting our truth-seeking journalism today. |
Eric Swalwell Could Be on the Verge of Being Engulfed in a Sexual Harassment Fiasco
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Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), who is also running for governor of California, was trying to present himself as a victim of political persecution. The FBI is collecting documents related to his interactions with a woman known as Fang Fang, who was suspected of being a Chinese spy, and may be preparing them for public release. Swalwell acknowledged that the timing seems suspicious, suggesting he is playing the victim.
His dealings with this woman are widely known and have become the subject of many jokes, though he cut all ties once the FBI informed him about the matter a long time ago. Now, there’s a new threat to Swalwell: sexual harassment allegations. The ghost of MeToo has reared its ugly head and could drag the California Democrat into a circus. The Daily Caller has more:
Ms. Hunt added that Swalwell allegedly has a history of being quite predatory toward women. We’re waiting to see if more details drop, but Mr. Swalwell has denied the allegations. Given his party, that means little. Believe all women have come to eat one of their own. Also, this isn’t a MAGA conspiracy—most of this noise is coming from the Left (via Politico):
And with blood in the water, the other Democratic candidates in the gubernatorial field are starting to attack (via NY Post):
We’ll keep you updated. Nothing is concrete, but this isn’t some MAGA thing.
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GOP Rep Torches RINO Mass Amnesty Push on the Hill
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Now, this is a segment about the Dignity Act worth watching. Fox News host Laura Ingraham had Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), a supporter of the bill, on last night and called him out for glossing over the worst parts of his bill. It’s a mass amnesty push by the RINO on the Hill. Amy discussed this here, where one of the provisions forgives student loan debt for any attorney who represents illegal aliens in this case. Don’t listen to the Panican nonsense, folks. Under this law, Abrego Garcia would be permitted to stay here. Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) set the record straight last night on what this atrocious bill, which is being pushed by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL). Overton transcribed the segment:
Amen, sir. |
Netanyahu: Direct negotiations with Lebanon to take place ‘as soon as possible’
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon to begin “as soon as possible,” even as recent Israeli strikes in the region have appeared to threaten a two-week ceasefire agreement brokered between the United States and Iran.
Israel has been conducting strikes on Lebanon since early March, in an effort to wipe out Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Islamist group with a long history of violent and murderous acts, including rocket attacks, raids, bombings, etc. Given that the group receives funding from Iran, Israel’s attacks fell under the umbrella of “Operation Roaring Lion,” Israel’s name for their joint military effort with the United States, otherwise known as Operation Epic Fury. In 2023, Hezbollah initiated daily cross-border attacks against Israel in a show of solidarity with the fellow terrorist group Hamas. By late 2024, these hostilities escalated into a large-scale military conflict, which continued until the United States and international partners successfully brokered a ceasefire agreement in early 2026. Following the tentative two-week ceasefire agreement reached between the United States and Iran on Tuesday evening, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the deal. Sharif asserted that its terms extended to Lebanon and “everywhere else” and were effective immediately. However, the United States and Israel have explicitly stated that the ceasefire does not cover Lebanon or operations against Hezbollah. Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted extensive strikes across Lebanon on Wednesday. These operations constituted the largest coordinated strike on Hezbollah terrorist targets since the start of Operation Roaring Lion, hitting approximately 100 sites including command centers and missile infrastructure. The continued attacks on Hezbollah headquarters across Lebanon have prompted ongoing concerns over the state of the ceasefire, though Netanyahu has reiterated that Lebanon was not included in the deal. Meanwhile, in the U.S., President Trump has since emphasized that the two-week ceasefire is conditional and warned of massive retaliation if Iran does not fully comply.
On Thursday, President Trump also separately warned Iran not to charge tolls or fees to tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, saying they “better not be and, if they are, they better stop now.” He further expressed frustration that Iran is “doing a very poor job” managing traffic in the strait.
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Federal Indictment Sparks Hope for Justice in Ukrainian Refugee Murder Case
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The brutal slaying of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska
on Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line last August shocked the nation and exposed the failures of local officials who promised safety but delivered chaos. Zarutska came here seeking refuge and work; instead she was murdered on public transit in an attack that was captured on video and outraged communities across the country. Federal prosecutors stepped into the gap left by local justice, indicting Decarlos Brown Jr. on a federal count for causing death on a mass transit system — a move that makes him eligible for the harshest penalties under federal law. This Department of Justice action is exactly the kind of decisive federal intervention Americans demanded when cities fail to keep commuters safe. Yet while the federal case looms, North Carolina’s state prosecution hit a roadblock when psychiatric evaluators recently found Brown “incapable to proceed,” pausing the state trial and infuriating victim advocates who see this as yet another delay in delivering justice. Conservatives should be clear-eyed: mental-health determinations deserve respect, but they must not become loopholes exploited to keep dangerous repeat offenders off the calendar for accountability. Meanwhile, lawmakers answered the public outcry by enacting tougher measures like the so-called Iryna’s Law to crack down on repeat offenders and restrict dangerous pretrial releases—proof that when citizens demand change, conservative-driven reforms to restore public safety can and do happen. This bipartisan pressure is what forced politicians to take action after months of pleading from grieving families and frightened commuters. Make no mistake: the federal indictment and the possibility of capital charges are not about vengeance, they’re about upholding the rule of law and protecting ordinary Americans from predators roaming our streets. If local systems falter, then the federal government must use every lawful tool available — including pursuing the death penalty in appropriately heinous cases — to ensure victims get justice and communities get safety. At the same time, judicial processes must balance transparency and fairness; a federal judge recently blocked the release of certain case materials to protect the integrity of ongoing proceedings, a reminder that strong prosecutions require careful, lawful handling of evidence. The bottom line for hardworking Americans is simple: want safer trains, safer neighborhoods, and safer lives—support prosecutors who pursue serious charges, hold soft-on-crime officials accountable, and keep pressure on courts to deliver timely justice for victims like Iryna. |
Bulls Dump Jaden Ivey After Controversy Over Pride Month Comments
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The Chicago Bulls made headlines and a lot of enemies when they announced they had waived guard Jaden Ivey on March 30, 2026 for what the team called “conduct detrimental to the team” after a string of social-media livestreams. The decision came only hours after Ivey spoke out on Instagram about the NBA’s promotion of Pride Month, and the team moved swiftly to distance itself from the controversy. In those livestreams Ivey described the league’s Pride celebrations as “unrighteousness” and questioned why a player couldn’t “speak righteousness” without being labeled crazy, remarks that exploded across social platforms and mainstream outlets. The tone and content of his videos — which also included comments about religion — gave the organization cover to act quickly, and critics on both sides have spent the last week arguing who’s right. The whole episode is even stranger when you remember how little Ivey had even been on the court for Chicago; he arrived in a February trade, played only a handful of games and had been shut down with a knee issue before the videos. Within hours of the club’s statement Ivey went live again, insisting he hadn’t even been participating with the team and demanding answers while defending his faith. Americans who still believe in free speech and religious liberty should be alarmed by how fast a private opinion became a career-ending spectacle. Too often now corporations and sports leagues choose the easiest path — silence and purge — rather than defend the messy, necessary freedom of conscience that built this country, and conservative voices see this as another example of corporate cowardice rather than principled leadership. The fallout has been messy for the Bulls’ leadership, with major front-office changes announced days later as the organization scrambled to contain the damage and placate fans frustrated by both on-court incompetence and off-court chaos. Whether you think Ivey handled himself perfectly or not, the rapid unraveling of this situation exposes how woke politics and panic-driven decision-making have hollowed out accountability and common sense at every level of professional sport. Hardworking Americans ought to demand better: protect free speech, respect genuine faith, and stop letting outrage mobs and profit-driven executives decide who is worthy of a job. The Jaden Ivey affair is not simply about basketball; it’s a cultural warning shot — stay principled, stand by free conscience, and refuse to let corporate America dictate the limits of honest belief. |
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