Presumptuous Politics

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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The Democrat Party needs to be gone.

 The explosion at the Texas Oil Refinery was not an accident, it was Democrats letting in Muslim terrorist during Biden's term. Thanks to the democrats America is now under attack from within our borders.



Zelenskyy: 'Irrefutable' Proof Russia Sharing Intel With Iran

Zelenskyy: 'Irrefutable' Proof Russia Is Sharing Intelligence With Iran

Ukraine's military intelligence has "irrefutable" evidence that Russia continues to provide intelligence to Iran and such activity can only prolong the war in the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday.

"Russia is using its own signals intelligence and electronic intelligence capabilities, as well as part of the data obtained through cooperation with partners in the Middle East," he said on X after meeting the head of military intelligence.

Speaking later in his nightly video address, Zelenskyy said there was "growing evidence" of continued Russian efforts to funnel intelligence to Iran.

 "This is clearly destructive activity and must be stopped, as it only leads to further destabilization. All responsible states have an interest in ensuring security and preventing bigger problem," he said.

"Markets are already reacting negatively and this is significantly complicating the fuel situation in many countries. By helping the Iranian regime survive and strike more accurately, Russia is effectively prolonging the war."

The Kremlin last week dismissed a Wall Street Journal report that Russia was sharing satellite imagery and improved drone technology with Iran as "fake news."


Billionaire CA Gov Candidate Tom Steyer's Puzzling Answer About Gavin Newsom's Job Performance


Billionaire lefty environmentalist Tom Steyer is well known for funding Democrat politicians and causes, particularly in California, where his $12 million contribution to the campaign for 2025's Proposition 50, Gov. Gavin Newsom's gerrymandering initiative, made him that campaign's single largest donor.

Steyer is one of the Democrats in the crowded race to succeed Newsom, who's termed out this year, and has already filled his campaign account with $80 million of his own money. One would think that given his candidacy and the wealth of resources at his disposal, he'd have an intelligent, if diplomatic, answer to a journalist's question about Newsom's job performance during his two terms.

Like his fellow candidate Eric Swalwell, Steyer couldn't come up with a criticism of Newsom. On her weekly show, California Politics 360, Sacramento journalist Ashley Zavala asked Steyer, "What grade would you give Gavin Newsom for the last two terms?" He stammered and replied, "I don't know. Look, I think..." 

Perhaps sensing that Steyer was about to deflect, Zavala pressed again. "A through F?" Steyer tried to pivot, saying, "I don't know. I think that people have come to really appreciate how Gavin has stood up for the State of California."

Again, Zavala pressed, "You won't give us a grade?" "No, I'm not going to," Steyer replied. Zavala wouldn't let up, asking, "You won't grade him?"

"No," Steyer confirmed, explaining, "I haven't -- I haven't followed it closely enough to give him a grade."

 Pardon? Even if Steyer didn't want to say anything negative about Newsom, for a gubernatorial candidate to claim or admit that he hasn't followed Newsom's nearly eight years as governor closely enough to give him a grade is disqualifying. That answer alone gives him zero credibility when discussing the issues, though any fan of small government and capitalism would already dismiss Steyer's positions out-of-hand.

After all, he's the man who pushed anti-global warming and "close the corporate tax loophole" ballot initiatives who's now campaigning by saying that the cost of living in California - specifying housing and utilities - is too high, and that he has the proven track record to help.

Since he clearly doesn't realize that his track record is the opposite of helping, and since he's severely afflicted by Trump Derangement Syndrome, it makes sense that his only thought about Gavin Newsom is that he "stands up" for Californians against Trump.

But his claim that he hasn't paid enough attention to what Newsom's done inside California for the last eight years to grade his performance is nonsensical.

Editor’s Note: The 2026 Midterms will determine the fate of President Trump’s America First agenda. Republicans must maintain control of both chambers of Congress.


TDS Runs the Democrat Party

Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) recently said, in response to the question of “who do you think leads the Democratic Party today?”:

I think the TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) that — I think that’s the leader right now.   You know, right now our party, is, is governed by the TDS, and now it’s made it virtually impossible, without being punished, as a Democrat, to agree something’s good, or ‘I agree with the other side,’ and I would define that by [Operation] Epic Fury.

Sen. Fetterman gets it.  

But just to guard against confirmation bias, I looked to other prominent Democrats to see what they thought. Which brought me to the “Ragin' Cajun,” James Carville, who is exceedingly “ragin” these days:

You’re right, I got Trump Derangement Syndrome. I hate the motherf**ker.  And you know what? I don’t wanna get rid of it. I don’t wanna get better. I wanna get worse. I wanna hate him more. I pray to God in heaven… Pray for me, Lord. I’m your vessel on this earth. Pray for the people that listen to this. We want more. We wanna hate the son of a b**ch so much that we can’t see straight!

Carville also spoke for many other Democrat TDS sufferers to vow unrelenting jihad against the sitting president:

So we’ve prayed together tonight.  We will pray together more. But the one thing we’re not gonna do, we’re not gonna f**king back off. Not any time ever. We are not gonna back off. And you fat s**t, Trump, you understand that. You understand how many f**king people in this country agree with me and are praying to have the strength to even hate you more than they hate you now. And I know you think you can’t, but I’m telling you, if you work hard enough at it, you can hate him even more.


 Even non-political Democrats have acknowledged and bowed to the rampant TDS in their party. Actor Jerry O’Connell, the star of the hit movie Stand By Me, admitted his own family threw a violent fit after he made offhanded critical remarks about then-Vice President Kamala Harris losing to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

I said something along the lines of ‘there was no planning. This is what they get. There should have been a primary. I said something along those lines, you know, like I was just spit-balling ideas. My wife and daughters, without saying anything, became physical with me. They were filled with rage. So if I am being careful with you in how I say things, yes, I live in California. I live with not one, not two, but three people who, if I made any kind of joke, they’d become very angry with me.

And O’Connell was speaking merely as a Democrat who was critical of the Democrats because he wanted them to win.

Once again, none of this is normal behavior for a political party. It is both dangerous and crazy. And it will certainly not lead to good results.


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Since President Trump began his second term in office, the Democrats have raged against virtually all his actions, whatever the circumstances. So far, the Democrats are on record as opposing:

  • The Trump administration’s declaration of Operation Epic Fury, the U.S.-Israeli strike on the Islamic regime in Iran. Despite the fact that the Iranian regime has been at war with the U.S. since 1979, periodically screaming “Death to America,” taking American hostages, murdering more than a thousand Americans, and attempting to assassinate American leadership. Despite the fact that the Iranian regime was seeking nuclear weapons and the intercontinental ballistic weapons to deliver them to the continental U.S. Despite all this, the Democrats and the MSM – but I repeat myself – sometimes seem to both support the brutal Iranian regime and desire that the U.S. forces suffer casualties;
  • The Trump administration’s use of ICE to follow longstanding federal laws and remove illegal aliens. This includes attempts by the Trump administration to deport vicious non-citizen criminal aliens who are terrorist supporters or criminal gangbangers who (allegedly) beat women and operate human smuggling rings. This has led the Democrats to demand the defunding of ICE, which is as ridiculously impossible – some government agency is needed to control illegal aliens and enforce the law– as were earlier Democrat calls to defund local police forces.  It has also led their Antifa-led groups to resort to violence against ICE; 
  • The Trump administration’s investigation of massive fraud, to the tune of possibly $9 billion in taxpayer money, by Somalian criminals who operated fake day care centers and, in some cases, allegedly funded terrorists;
  • The Trump administration’s crackdown on leftist, antisemitic, Antifa rioters on college campuses, and its efforts to get rid of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in colleges and in government offices that receive federal funding while discriminating against various disfavored sexual/racial/ethnic/religious groupings, including males, Caucasians, Asians, and Jews.

The worst part of the wave of TDS is that many particularly high-strung leftists/Democrats have been incited into violence during the past decade. Twice, if not three times, there have been attempts on President Trump's life. A Bernie Bro shot up a GOP congressional baseball practice in 2017. And there has been repeated violence by leftist agitators against federal immigration enforcement agents.

None of this will change any time soon. The Democrat elites continue to double down, stuck in that doom loop I mentioned previously, and their fellow partisans echo their demands and anger. Now, in addition to the violence they continue to embrace, the elites threaten more political lawfare against the Trump administration and its supporters. And those Democrats who argue against the TDS, like Sen. Fetterman, find themselves increasingly unpopular among the party membership.  

Because of their raging TDS, the Democrats’ “ideology” has simply become “everything Trump is for, I am against.”   

Which is NOT how to "keep a republic." Not at all.

Editor's Note: President Trump is leading America into the "Golden Age" as Democrats try desperately to stop it.  


Texas Democrat a With History of Sexual Degeneracy Wants to Let Men Into Your Daughter's Bathroom

Texas Democrat a With History of Sexual Degeneracy Wants to Let Men Into Your Daughter's Bathroom

Bobby Pulido, a Democrat running in Texas’ 15th District, told attendees at an event in Gonzales, Texas that he “supports trans individuals using the bathroom of their choice,” according to a report from the San Antonio Express.

Not long after the Tejano musician made the comment, his history of promoting sexual degeneracy went widely public. A report from Mediate found that, in 2023, he posted a photo to Instagram of a woman attending a concert "inadvertently exposing herself” that he would later delete. He also promoted and even shared links to pornographic websites in now deleted posts to X, and claimed that “it's impossible to have Twitter and not watch porn” in another post. In one disturbing case, he seemingly exposed himself so that he could urinate on President Donald Trump’s Hollywood star.

His proclivity for getting involved in strange sexual content stretches back quite far, as his 2010 music video for the song Dias de Ayer featured Pulido as numerous characters who simulated acts of public masturbation and crossdressed. The piece was such a scandal at the time that the Mexican media inquired into whether or not Pulido might be a homosexual, a claim which he vehemently denied.

 His radical nature hasn’t been limited to his views on trans bathroom usage and pornography, as he has mirrored Hillary Clinton’s “basket of deplorables” comment by calling Trump and his supporters racist. He further attacked America’s police officers as racist and lobbed profanities at them in Spanish.

Pulido’s loyalty to the country he wants to publicly serve is tenuous as well. Past comments have shown that Pulido considers himself a “winter Texan” and a “summer Mexican” who believes that seeking dual Mexican citizenship is “something very important” to him. He told the Mexican outlet El Norte that “I’m going to be Mexican because I want the same Mexican passport you have.”

Pulido has boasted significant support from groups outside of Texas. They have pumped over $1 million into his campaign in an attempt to see him in Congress next term. He will face off with Republican incumbent Monica De La Cruz in the general election in November.


 

Massive Explosion and Fire Breaks Out at Texas Oil Refinery

Massive blast rocks Texas refinery, giant plumes of smoke after huge fire -  India Today

A massive explosion and fire has broken out at a Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas. The extent of the damage, but no one has reportedly been injured. An order to shelter in place has been issued.

 Following reports of an explosion, a massive fire can be seen at the Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas. pic.twitter.com/I3UYBTS41A

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March 24, 2026

Additional footage shows the massive fire at the Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, following a reported explosion. pic.twitter.com/NhQyNIujCN

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March 24, 2026

Footage reportedly shows the effect of a large explosion at the Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas that resulted in a massive fire. Residents are currently advised by emergency services to shelter in place. pic.twitter.com/50qaqsuVec

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March 24, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: Smoke is seen billowing from Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas following reports of an explosion.

pic.twitter.com/cWijoyFjLP

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 24, 2026

🚨#BREAKING: A shelter-in-place has been issued after a major explosion occurred at a refinery plant

📌#PortArthur#Texas

At this time, numerous emergency crews are on the scene following a major explosion at a Valero refinery. Large flames are visible, with heavy smoke… pic.twitter.com/qr1EXdlie5

— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) March 24, 2026

WATCH: Aerial footage shows large fire at Valero refinery in Port Arthur, Texas after explosion pic.twitter.com/n8W62SwhO0

— Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) March 24, 2026

Shelter in placer ordered following explosion at Valero refinery in Port Arthur TX. pic.twitter.com/mrlEOBJG3O

— Geoff Brumfiel (@gbrumfiel) March 24, 2026

The cause of the explosion is unknown at this time.

 

Markwayne Mullin confirmed as the next DHS Secretary

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 23: U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) arrives at the Capitol on March 23, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Senate is expected to vote on the confirmation of Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security this evening. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images)

On Monday evening, less than three weeks after President Donald Trump announced that current DHS Secretary Kristi Noem would be reassigned to a new role, Markwayne Mullin was confirmed in a 54–45 vote.

In the final vote, Republican Rand Paul (R-Ky.) sided with Democrats voting “no,” and Democrats John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) voted “yes.”


12:38 PM – The Senate has voted to advance Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

On Sunday, the upper chamber voted 54–37 to end debate, paving the way for a final confirmation vote.

 Senators John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) were the only Democrats who voted to advance the nomination while Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has consistently opposed Mullin to succeed Kristi Noem as the Secretary of Homeland Security.

The Senate is scheduled to hold the final confirmation vote at approximately 7:45 PM ET on Monday. If confirmed, he will take over as DHS secretary on March 31st.

Noem was ousted from the position in early March after President Donald Trump announced she would transition to a new role as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas. In a Truth Social post announcing the move, Trump thanked Noem for her dedicated service.


 

Finnerty Exposes Obama's Harsh Deportation Record

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Rob Finnerty did exactly what conservative Americans expect: he called out petty double standards and reminded viewers that the immigration fight has always been a mercy for some and a betrayal of rule of law for others. On his nightly show Finnerty reflected on former President Barack Obama’s record and argued bluntly that, when it came to deportations, Obama often governed like a hardline enforcement president — a point that resonates with voters who want borders and laws respected.

The cold numbers are inconvenient for the hand-wringers on the left: the Obama administration carried out millions of formal removals during his two terms, a reality that earned the president unflattering nicknames from immigration advocates and critics alike. Policy analysts have documented that enforcement under Obama produced some of the largest formal-removal totals in modern history, even as his White House courted immigration-friendly constituencies with programs like DACA.

Finnerty’s point is not nuance for nuance’s sake — it’s about fairness. Conservatives are right to demand that the same outrage and moral certainty the media showers on one administration be applied to others; if the left insists on spotlighting deportations now, they owe Americans the honesty of acknowledging past administrations’ enforcement records rather than pretending this crisis sprang from a vacuum.

 This is also about accountability. Democrats and their media allies spent years lecturing voters about compassion while enabling a broken system in Congress; when presidents enact enforcement policies to fill that legislative void, the reaction should be sober analysis, not performative rage. The hypocrisy stings because ordinary Americans still live with the consequences: overwhelmed hospitals, schools, and job markets strained by uncontrolled flows at the border.

Patriots worry about order and fairness — not cruelty. Conservatives understand the difference between humane, orderly enforcement of immigration law and chaotic open-borders ideology that rewards lawbreaking. We can and should demand both secure borders and a humane process that respects victims, communities, and the rule of law.

If the media wants credibility, it should stop picking political winners and start reporting the whole story: past administrations enforced immigration law unapologetically, and many on the left turned a blind eye until politics made it an issue again. That kind of one-sided outrage only deepens cynicism and drives voters toward outlets that tell the truth plainly.

Hardworking Americans deserve leaders who put country first, enforce the law consistently, and stop playing politics with human lives. Finnerty’s take is a reminder to conservatives everywhere: call out hypocrisy, insist on consistent standards, and fight for an immigration system that secures our future rather than betrays it.

 

CNN's Podcast Set Stunt Proves Legacy Media is Losing Its Credibility

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CNN’s latest stunt is as transparent as it is telling: Anderson Cooper was moved onto a podcast-style table with oversized vintage microphones and a paper map laid out like a prop, an obvious attempt to make their primetime look more “relatable” to younger audiences. The network even called it an “experiment,” a polite way of admitting they’re flailing for relevance as their brand of smug, elite journalism loses trust and viewers.

This isn’t innovation; it’s theater. Executives apparently told producers to lean into a faux-radio vibe—evoking Murrow with props and posture—because corporate content strategists think nostalgia plus podcast aesthetics equals youth ratings. It’s a cynical rebrand, not a response to a genuine demand for better reporting.

Make no mistake: Anderson Cooper is no stranger to podcasts—his own series about grief, All There Is, showed he can handle long-form audio responsibly and empathetically when the format suits the subject. But folding that style into a cable news hour during major global events turns a serious news desk into a weekend-long clubhouse chat. Viewers who tune in for clarity and authority shouldn’t get theater and hand props instead.

There’s a business motive behind the gag: CNN has been pushing deeper into audio and podcasting to chase new revenue streams and cross-platform eyeballs, which explains why they’d try shoehorning a “podcast set” into broadcast TV. Turning legitimate news hours into a clip-ready, influencer-friendly aesthetic is a transparent commercial pivot disguised as “innovation.” Audiences deserve news, not a branding exercise.

 The reaction on social media and inside the building was merciless and immediate—staffers and viewers called it awkward, distracting, and flat-out silly. If journalists inside the network are baffled by this tack, that’s a red flag that management is more focused on chasing trends than on strengthening reporting standards. Real newsrooms don’t sacrifice credibility for a TikTok-friendly vibe.

Conservatives should watch this closely because it exposes a broader truth: legacy outlets will strip their own authority to chase fleeting cultural trends, then wonder why their audiences disappear. The remedy is simple—support outlets that prioritize facts, accountability, and sober judgment over theater, and call out the rest when they substitute dressing-room set pieces for actual journalism.

Hardworking Americans want information that helps them understand the world, not a production designed to make executives look clever in strategy meetings. CNN’s little podcast-set experiment is a perfect example of elite media losing its way; they can keep the retro mics and staged maps, but the public will keep looking elsewhere for honest, no-nonsense reporting.

 

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