Former White House spokesperson Andrew Bates appeared before the House Oversight Committee in connection with its investigation into the use of an autopen for signing executive documents during the final months of President Biden’s term. In his opening statement, Bates asserted that throughout Biden’s presidency, it was universally accepted within the administration that the former president was in control—even as questions mounted over whether autopen-signed pardons lacked his direct approval. Republican lawmakers swiftly denounced Bates’s remarks. A committee spokesperson labeled him “delusional,” accusing him of perpetuating the same narrative he has long pushed to the American public. The criticism comes…
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Former Biden aide Andrew Bates faced a fierce blowback from Republican members of the House Oversight Committee during his appearance before investigators probing the use of an autopen for key executive actions. In his opening remarks, Bates defended President Biden’s leadership, asserting it was universally understood within the White House that Biden remained in charge. Instead of addressing the committee’s concerns, he pivoted by criticizing the panel for focusing attention on Biden while minimizing comparisons to Trump-era controversies. Republican committee officials fired back, calling Bates’s comments “delusional” and accusing him of peddling misleading narratives intended to distract from the serious…
A harrowing case of misinformation has been resolved: the young Gazan boy who was widely reported to have been killed by Israeli forces has been confirmed alive and safe, sparking relief—and serious concern over how quickly false accounts can spread. On May 28, a former contractor named Tony Aguilar claimed a child—identified in his account as “Amir”—was fatally shot during an aid distribution site interaction. The story went viral, and the boy became a symbol in media narratives and congressional discussions. Yet following an intense weeks-long investigation, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) has confirmed the child’s true identity as Abdul…
A newly issued DOJ task force report outlines numerous instances where leading federal agencies are said to have exhibited bias against Christians during the Biden administration. Key findings include allegations that aid allocations by the State Department were disproportionately restricted for Christians, alongside muted responses to attacks targeting Christian communities. In addition, Christian federal employees were reportedly disadvantaged in hiring practices, denied time off for religious observance, and pressured around LGBTQ-related policies at work. Departments such as Defense, Labor, and the EEOC are accused of mishandling or denying requests for religious exemptions tied to COVID-19 mandates. Meanwhile, the Department of…
Newly released internal emails expose that Metropolitan Correctional Center leadership received direct orders from senior Bureau of Prisons officials to provide daily updates on Jeffrey Epstein’s status after his 2019 arrest on sex-trafficking charges. Despite these strict directives, critical monitoring protocols were not followed. The chain of command was underscored in a July 24 message from the Bureau’s regional director, demanding regular briefings from the local associate warden. Behind the scenes, a supervisor emphasized to staff that checking Epstein every 30 minutes was not optional—it was an explicit, near-ubiquitous command driven by high-level mandates. But tragically, those orders unraveled in…
In August, federal officials searched John Bolton’s home in Maryland and his office in Washington, D.C., and they found a variety of electronic devices and documents, according to court documents. Two cell phones (a black iPhone and a red iPhone with dual camera lenses) and several laptops (a Dell XPS laptop, a Dell Precision tower, and a Dell Inspiron) are among the items seized, along with a Seagate hard drive and two 64 GB USB drives. A white notebook titled “Statements and Reflections to Allied Strikes,” four boxes of printed daily schedules, and written documents kept in folders titled “Trump…
The ongoing manhunt for Travis Decker, the suspect in the tragic deaths of his three daughters, has taken another turn following forensic analysis: bones discovered during a recent grid search have been confirmed as animal remains, not human. Investigators, including the FBI and local law enforcement, conducted an extensive two-day sweep covering nearly 250 acres near Rock Island Campground, where the girls were found earlier. Despite the extensive effort, the bones retrieved from the scene do not belong to Decker, nor are they human. The FBI has indicated that there are no expected updates stemming from that specific discovery. Decker,…
President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order restoring the historic name Department of War as a secondary title for the Department of Defense. The directive, expected to take effect this week, grants Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth authority to use the title Secretary of War and instructs him to pursue legislative and administrative steps to formalize the change. The move is framed by the administration as a revival of a “warrior ethos,” meant to emphasize military strength beyond defensive posture. Officials indicated that the rebrand would extend to public-facing elements, including Pentagon websites, official signage, and potentially even…
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating remains stuck in the low 40% range, matching or even dipping below the poorest levels of his second term. A recent Reuters/Ipsos survey found his support hovering around 40%, placing it near the lowest point recorded so far. Meanwhile, polls continue to show persistent slippage among independent and Hispanic voters—key demographics that previously moved toward the Republican camp. Analysts note that the president’s narrative of strong approval contrasts sharply with polling reality. Despite Trump’s claims of 60s or 70s-level public support, independent data consistently shows his backing languishing in the lower 40s, with some…
Over Labor Day weekend in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, former President Joe Biden—aged 82—was seen greeting well-wishers with a visible scar across his forehead, capturing public attention and concern. The wound appeared fresh, partly concealed underneath his hair, prompting widespread speculation about its origin. A spokesperson confirmed that Biden recently underwent Mohs surgery, a precise and targeted procedure used to remove skin cancer layer by layer until no malignant cells remain. Earlier in August, he had been photographed wearing a bandage over the same area, suggesting the surgery occurred around that time. This development adds to Biden’s ongoing health narrative. In…
British columnist Liz Jones has addressed what she views as a persistent trend of commentary surrounding Princess Kate’s appearance—specifically her hair—one that he says no one else has challenged publicly. Jones positioned herself as the lone voice willing to confront these remarks, noting that such scrutiny has become normalized. She argued that public discussions about Kate’s hairstyle often cross into the realm of trivial or unnecessary criticism. By speaking up, Jones seeks to push back against the cultural habit of dissecting a high-profile woman’s look rather than her achievements or personal journey. This editorial intervention touches on a broader theme:…
A late-night street takeover in Secaucus, New Jersey, spiraled into violence over Labor Day weekend as crowds of vehicles and onlookers clashed with responding police officers. Authorities say more than 100 cars flooded the intersection of Secaucus Road and County Avenue around 2 a.m., where drivers blocked traffic and performed stunts while large groups gathered to watch. When officers arrived, they were immediately surrounded by dozens of people. Some members of the crowd climbed onto police cruisers, while others hurled fireworks at the vehicles, with several devices exploding beneath patrol cars and putting officers at serious risk. Despite the chaos,…
Former President Joe Biden was seen over Labor Day weekend in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, with a noticeable scar across his forehead, drawing attention to his ongoing health battles. The mark stems from a recent Mohs surgery, a specialized procedure that removes skin cancer layer by layer until no cancerous cells remain. Biden had previously been spotted with a bandage on his forehead in late August, indicating that the surgery took place around that time. This is not his first encounter with skin cancer—he underwent a similar procedure in 2023 to remove a basal cell carcinoma from his chest. The development…
In the early hours of Labor Day weekend, Secaucus, New Jersey transformed into a scene of urban chaos as a street takeover spiraled out of control. Around 2 a.m., more than 100 vehicles swarmed the intersection of Secaucus Road and County Avenue, drawing families of onlookers and social media attention. By the time police arrived, the situation had escalated dramatically. Over 50 individuals surrounded the officers’ cruisers—some climbing atop the vehicles—and fireworks were fired directly at and under the patrol cars, effectively turning them into makeshift “incendiary devices.” Despite the volatility and risk of severe harm, no officers were harmed.…
New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken her fight to the state’s highest court, seeking to reinstate a civil fraud penalty that a lower appellate court recently nullified. Originally imposed following a non-jury trial, the penalty exceeded $500 million but was completely erased after judges deemed it constitutionally excessive. Despite the reversal, other sanctions—such as barring Donald Trump and his sons from running businesses in New York—remain intact. James launched the case in 2022, accusing Trump of inflating asset values over a decade to secure favorable terms on loans and insurance. The trial court found that Trump had significantly…