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Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., told Newsmax on Friday that members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus are united in rejecting any legislation that would grant amnesty to illegal aliens, calling such proposals unacceptable and harmful to Americans. "I am not going to vote for amnesty for one illegal immigrant, let alone millions," Fine told "Finnerty" and guest host Bill Spadea. "It's a hard pass." Fine, a member of the House Freedom Caucus, framed immigration as "the largest problem facing America today," citing concerns about public safety, economic costs, and cultural impacts. "Over 1,000 Americans have been killed by illegal immigrants, and we've seen some horrific examples in the last few days," he said. "But illegal immigrants make life in America more expensive for everyone. They raise our housing prices, our healthcare costs, our education costs, our insurance costs." He added that illegal immigration also affects American society more broadly. "They change our values because in many cases, they demand that we change how we live in order to accommodate them," Fine said. The Florida lawmaker's comments align with a broader push by Freedom Caucus members to oppose any legalization for those in the country illegally. According to a report by The Daily Signal, several caucus members have pledged to reject all amnesty proposals, arguing that such measures amount to more incentive for further illegal immigration and undermine the rule of law. Fine echoed that stance, emphasizing that compassion should not come at the expense of U.S. citizens. "They can have dignity at home," he said. Although Fine said that "the overwhelming majority of Republicans" oppose amnesty, divisions within the party have persisted in past immigration debates, particularly over proposals that include pathways to legal status for certain groups. Freedom Caucus members have signaled they intend to hold firm as Congress considers immigration-related legislation, warning they will not support any bill that includes what they view as amnesty provisions. |
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Saturday, April 11, 2026
Rep. Fine to Newsmax: No Amnesty for Illegal Aliens
Only Vance Can Go to Pakistan
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As I gathered my thoughts for this column, I checked over at our sister site Townhall.com and found that Erick Erickson had stolen a good deal of my thunder. Not a surprise, as Erick is a smart man, and like the rest of us who are long-time, committed conservatives, states the obvious about what the nation faces in the ever-so-frail cease-fire with Iran: the threat isn’t so much Iran’s military capabilities or terrorism, it’s the very nature of the regime. Lying is in its DNA. Erick leads with a summary of taqiyya, which I’ll just quickly re-state here as the Islamic doctrine of lying or deception in service of the faith. About a month ago, I wrote here that “theo-crazy” Iran was “defeated.” By every measure of military capacity, that declaration remains indisputable. The only way that changes is if Iran gets a nuke. READ MORE: Via Iran and Venezuela, Trump Makes the Cold War Great Again Donald Trump will not permit that. But short of a substantial and committed ground deployment that no one wants, there are only two ways to contain the nuclear threat – periodic operations like Epic Fury and Midnight Hammer, or a verifiable surrender by Iran of their nuclear program, which for them would amount to surrender in total. But back to “theo-crazy”: by Western standards of diplomacy and international law, Iran is not a “rational” regime. It subscribes to a barbaric, medieval version of Islam that makes it especially inscrutable for the general Westerner. Their worldview, untethered to concepts, common assumptions, and ideals of the European Enlightenment and pluralist society, does not contemplate or consider such notions, except to dismiss and denigrate them. Expediting the arrival of the “Mahdi,” their messiah, as Erickson writes, is the culmination of this outlook – it is a totalitarian faith. And they welcome achieving this violently and apocalyptically. By virtue of these characteristics, and many more, Iranians are decidedly not Western. Thereby, Western diplomacy and international law are of no value - even more so illegitimate and outright evil, so any concession, much less “deal” short of unconditional surrender proffered by such adherents can’t be assigned much, if any, confidence. Any other conclusion is delusion, or worse, foolishness. Thus the teetering ceasefire. And the dispatch of Vice President Vance to lead negotiations in Islamabad this weekend. Republican and conservative hawks are suspicious of the vice president and his well-documented hesitance on both Trump operations against Iran, not to mention the VP’s friendship with Woke Reich personalities. But this could very well be a calculated Trump deal-making tactic, a very dialed-down version of “Only Nixon can go to China.” The Iranians have been clamoring for Vance, so he’s giving him to them. READ MORE: Iran Tries to Play Games, but Trump Just Let Them Know How Few Cards They Have Vance Puts Iran on Notice Ahead of Talks – 'Don’t Try to Play the U.S.' But it is also likely no accident that just days in advance of the VP’s deeply-fraught Islamabad negotiations that the president leveled his second broadside in two months via his Truth Social platform at conservative/Republican-adjacent online personalities (referred to in some corners as “Podcastistan”). He’s sending the vice president to Islamabad, but the clear message remains – Donald Trump calls the shots. And that means no nukes, no terrorism (including neighbor-country bullying), and no pirating the Strait of Hormuz. For both the mullahs and the Trump administration, this ultimately means unconditional surrender. When you are faced with an adversary reliant on lies, no promise or guarantee can be taken or made with confidence. (Much less the fact that no-nukes is, again, de facto unconditional surrender for the mullahs, as their political objectives require them.) Can then, a solution be found, this weekend, or any other time, given these terms and circumstances? When I called the Iranians “theo-crazy” a month ago, it was in the context of an admittedly snark-heavy piece. But my serious point there, which I come back to now, is that Trump’s confrontation of the mullahs is a smaller piece of a larger strategy. I called it “Making the Cold War Great Again.” During the 50-year, US-Soviet standoff, superpower peace was maintained in part (and prosperity concomitantly fostered in the United States) by containing Soviet adventuring and expansionism through proxies. Iran is one of today’s proxies. Trump, by denying Iran’s objectives, simultaneously contains today’s aspiring “Evil Empire,” China, by denial of energy from Iranian and other Gulf States’ oil. And if he gets Iran’s surrender and makes them an ally (as he’s already effectively done with its neighbors), he further tightens the noose not only on China, but on the former-Soviet superpower Russia, by driving its oil revenue down with new Iranian and other Gulf States’ supply on the world market. So as we’ve seen, the ceasefire has been fraught, and given the nature of the adversary, a waste of time. Delivering an outright unconditional surrender by Vance as emissary would be the proverbial master stroke. Otherwise, Cold War-style containment will be the inevitable default. In either, case the president will be, as always, keeping America First. The only worry is if Vance goes “Woke Reich” in Islamabad – highly unlikely given his boss and Vance’s 2028 ambitions. “Only Vance can go to Pakistan.” |
Jeffries, Pelosi Demand Swalwell Suspend His Campaign — Guess What They Didn’t Say
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi demanded Friday that Rep. Eric Swalwell (CA-14) immediately end his campaign for California governor amid explosive sexual assault allegations from a former staffer. And yet, neither leader — nor any prominent national Democrats in Congress at the present time — called for Swalwell to resign his seat in Congress, where the alleged misconduct against a subordinate is said to have occurred. Multiple women, including the aforementioned congressional staffer and at least three others, have come forward with sexual misconduct and assault allegations against Swalwell. The claims include unwanted sexual advances, unsolicited explicit messages (including nude photos), and two alleged assaults on the former staffer while she was intoxicated. One of those claimed assaults reportedly took place in 2019 while she worked for him, and another in 2024. CNN and the San Francisco Chronicle have investigated and provided corroborating details, such as texts and medical records. Swalwell has strongly denied all the accusations, calling them false and politically timed to damage his campaign. And damaged, it is. Especially when you consider that Democrats are almost always willing to fall in line to defend one of their own, but don't seem to be rallying on his behalf here. But there's something missing from these strongly worded statements. See if you can spot the trend. "Following the incredibly disturbing sexual assault accusations against Congressman Eric Swalwell, we call for a swift investigation into these incidents and for the Congressman to immediately end his campaign to be California’s next Governor," Jeffries said in a statement. "This is unacceptable of anyone — certainly not an elected official — and must be taken seriously." READ MORE: Breaking—More Sexual Assault Accusers Against Rep. Swalwell Come Forward Pelosi also chimed in with perhaps the most damning (based on her stature in the party) statement regarding Swalwell's campaign. “The young woman who has made serious allegations against Congressman Swalwell must be respected and heard," she said in her own statement. “This extremely sensitive matter must be appropriately investigated with full transparency and accountability,” Pelosi added. “As I discussed with Congressman Swalwell, it is clear that is best done outside of a gubernatorial campaign." Catch that? Swalwell's alleged behavior is "unacceptable" for an elected official, Temu Obama rails. The allegations against a sitting member of Congress must be taken seriously, Pelosi claims. And yet, not a one of them demanded that the congressman resign. Their failure to call on him to step down from the very institution where the alleged misconduct occurred reveals a transparent political calculation — protect the House seat at all costs, even if it means sacrificing California to avoid further embarrassment. At the time of publishing this column, not one prominent Democrat at the national level has called on Swalwell to step down. Several party candidates for California governor — including Tony Thurmond and Betty Yee have gone further, calling for him to both drop out of the race and resign from Congress. But then, they have personal reasons to pounce on what's left of Swalwell's political career. Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) tells Politico that she will consider a measure to censure the disgraced congressman, though anything short of expulsion would do little to hold him accountable. But it's up to his Democrat colleagues to turn the screws and force him out of Congress. If Swalwell’s alleged behavior is serious enough that party leaders believe he cannot be trusted to run for governor of California, then it is unquestionably serious enough that he must immediately resign from the United States Congress. There's no ambiguity here. |
Guest Shuts Down Bill Maher's Attempt to Trash Operation Epic Fury
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Bill Maher missed the target when trying to cast Operation Epic Fury as a disaster last night, which got shut down by guest Douglas Murray, who outlined how this military action was a tremendous strategic success. Now, what’s the off-ramp here? That’s a legitimate question, as the Trump White House has all but said the military objectives behind Epic Fury have been met, more or less:
Maher isn’t one of us—we all know this—but he has been more willing to challenge his side, which has gone off the rails with woke, DEI-obsessed, illiberal nonsense. The man enjoys conversation. If you listen to his podcast, Club Random, he talks with anyone, which is problematic for leftists today because it threatens their authoritarian mindset. Exposure to different ideas is considered heretical. The process of testing and scrutinizing their policies is seen as heretical behavior. That’s partly why they’re so extreme today. Maher was right about Islam here, where he’s been openly critical of the religion for years:
Where’s the lie there? |
Excuse Me, Our Diplomats Were Ambushed in Iraq by Iran-Backed Militias?
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Do we really believe this ceasefire will hold? Vice President JD Vance, along with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, plans to negotiate a formal deal in Islamabad, Pakistan, over the weekend, but we’re dealing with terrorists. It reaches a point where no one is genuinely committed to making a deal. It’s similar to the Democrats in Congress over funding the Department of Homeland Security. There’s no difference. That party and Tehran are not serious players, so don’t be surprised if the bombings start again soon. Iran keeps messing around with the Strait of Hormuz. Israel’s bombing of Hezbollah in Lebanon is supposedly the one thing that could unravel things immediately. But there’s also this April 8 incident: our diplomats in Iraq were ambushed by Iran-backed militias, one day after Trump canceled ‘Bridge and Power Plant’ Day in Iran, the sortie that leftists thought would be nuclear in nature (via State Department):
Journalist Shelly Kittleson was recently kidnapped in Baghdad by Iran-backed militias but was released on April 7. There is a new framework considered workable by the Trump White House, which is different from the outdated ten-point plan that the liberal media highlighted—another example of this industry degrading itself. A quick rundown of the demands would have shown that this was not the case. This weekend is going to be big for this administration. But given how fragile things are, we should brace for more airstrikes soon. |
Swalwell loses gubernatorial endorsements in light of sexual assault allegations
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Democrat Representative Eric Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign faced a major blow on Friday as two co-chairs and several key backers withdrew their support following sexual assault allegations reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. A former staffer of his claims that Swalwell sexually assaulted her on two occasions — once in 2019 and again in 2024 — emphasizing that she was unable to consent due to being overly intoxicated. Nonetheless, Swalwell issued a statement on Friday evening denying the claims.
Late Thursday, an attorney for Swalwell issued a cease-and-desist letter to the accuser, labeling her claims of sexual assault and nonconsensual encounters as “false statements” and threatening legal action if the allegations were not retracted. However, following the Chronicle’s initial report, the campaign’s stability crumbled as several allies rescinded their endorsements and called for the congressman to exit the race.
Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) resigned as co-chair of Swalwell’s campaign as well, writing on the social platform X that Swalwell should “leave the race now so there can be full accountability without doubt, distraction or delay.” The fallout continued to intensify as the political wall around the congressman began to crumble. Representative Adam Gray (D-Calif.), Swalwell’s other campaign co-chair, resigned his post while publicly urging Swalwell to withdraw from the race. The momentum of defections even spread to the Senate, where long-time allies Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) rescinded their endorsements. Notably, Gallego went a step further, labeling the allegations in the report as “indefensible.” The campaign also lost its foothold with powerful institutional backers. Major advocacy groups, including the California Medical Association and the California Teachers Association, took to social media to formally announce they were stripping Swalwell of their support. The crisis deepened when CNN corroborated and expanded upon the Chronicle’s reporting, detailing allegations from four additional women who described various instances of sexual misconduct. As with the initial report, Swalwell has issued a blanket denial regarding these further claims. Cheyenne Hunt, an attorney and former California congressional candidate, who is now the executive director of “Gen-Z for Change,” declared on X that she has been “working with a number of women who are in the process of coming forward and sharing their stories of sexual harassment and even alleged abuse at the hands of Eric Swalwell.” The loss of Swalwell’s co-chairs, Gray and Gomez, along with the withdrawal of support from more well-known senators like Schiff and Padilla, signifies that the Democrat establishment is actively moving to distance itself. In a deep-blue state like California, losing the “party machinery” makes it nearly impossible to maintain a viable statewide campaign, analysts say. |
Conservatives' Infighting Fuels Left-Wing Victory Playbook
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Bill Spadea was right to call out the former pro-Trump influencers who have turned into screaming detractors; their petty infighting hands the woke left the very ammunition it needs to destroy conservative momentum. America is in a battle for its cultural and economic future, not a reality TV talent show where stars collect clicks by tearing one another down. When conservative voices punch each other, they hand the mainstream media and Democratic strategists a narrative of chaos and weakness, and hardworking Americans pay the price at the ballot box. This isn’t about silencing criticism; it’s about disciplined, strategic conservatism that wins elections and defends our values. We can debate tactics behind closed doors and in policy rooms, but public temper tantrums that play into the left’s talking points are political malpractice. If you claim to love this country and its future, stop behaving like a backbench pundit and start acting like someone who wants to win the next election. The GOP cannot afford internecine warfare while the left consolidates power in schools, corporations, and federal agencies. Border security, policing, school choice, and the fight against radical gender ideology are real fights that affect real families — not ego battles between influencers seeking attention. Those who profess to be defenders of Trump’s agenda should remember that their audience is patriotic Americans who expect results, not performative outrage. Spadea’s blunt message is a call to put the movement ahead of personal brand-building. Loyal conservatives know that unity does not mean blind obedience, but it does demand responsibility: if your public attacks fracture the coalition, you become an accessory to the left’s victory. The working-class voters who turned this country back toward common sense need leaders who build and preserve a winning coalition, not ones who trade conservative leverage for short-term clicks. Let this be a wake-up call to anyone tempted to play the media game for a few viral moments: the stakes are too high. The woke left is organized, funded, and relentless; they will exploit every public crack and amplify every conservative split until there is nothing left to defend. Real patriots channel their energy into policy, turnout, and disciplined messaging that moves the country closer to liberty and prosperity. I attempted to locate independent transcripts or wider coverage of the specific Finnerty segment but could not find a full report beyond the YouTube clip title and description provided; therefore this article is written based on that clip’s account and the broader, well-known dynamic between former pro-Trump voices and party unity. The absence of additional sourcing made it impossible to quote verbatim remarks, so readers should consider this a commentary grounded in the clip’s summary and the urgent political context conservatives face. |
Confusion Reigns Over Incident as Victim's Name and Details Emerge
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I can’t reliably locate the exact incident from that title alone. Please paste the YouTube link or tell me the victim’s name, location, and date (or any other details from the footage) and I’ll research the story and write the article from a conservative perspective. |
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.
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."
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