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FEMA runs out of money as Trump Jr. blasts admin for diverting $1 billion to illegal immigrants who are being given driver license photo ID's to vote in the upcoming election.

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So FEMA is almost out of money to help with Federal Emergencies (you know the FE in FEMA) because they spent almost $1,000,000,000 helping illegal immigrants over the last two years. Got it, but probably tough to explain to those not getting the help they need in GA and NC!
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Hi Michael, Biden has been using FEMA funds to house illegal immigrants all over the country his entire Presidency. It’s called the Shelter and Services program. $941 million in 2023 and 2024 alone.
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has warned that FEMA "does not have the funds to make it through [hurricane] season" as it continues to respond to natural disasters. Donald Trump Jr. blasted the Biden administration in response, criticizing it for diverting nearly $1 billion in FEMA funds to shelter illegal immigrants, arguing the money should have been allocated for disaster relief efforts instead of expensive hotel rooms for illegals and gangs in New York City.

Key Details:

• Mayorkas, during a press briefing on Wednesday, stated that FEMA "does not have the funds to make it through the season" as the agency grapples with ongoing disaster recovery from Hurricane Helene.
  
• Trump Jr. accused the Biden administration of depleting FEMA’s emergency response funds by funneling nearly $1 billion into the Shelter and Services Program (SSP), which supports illegal immigrants.
  
• Critics, including Trump Jr., argue that the diverted funds could have been better used for disaster relief, particularly as FEMA faces a shortfall during an intense hurricane season.
  

Diving Deeper:

In a press conference Wednesday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned that FEMA is running out of funds and may not be able to continue providing disaster relief for the rest of the hurricane season. According to the Associated Press, Mayorkas stated, "FEMA does not have the funds to make it through the season," underscoring the urgent need for more resources as the agency continues to aid communities hit by natural disasters, such as Hurricane Helene in Georgia and North Carolina.

Shortly after Mayorkas' warning, Donald Trump Jr. took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize the Biden administration for diverting nearly $1 billion in FEMA funds to the Shelter and Services Program (SSP), which provides assistance to illegal immigrants. Trump Jr. wrote, "So FEMA is almost out of money to help with Federal Emergencies (you know the FE in FEMA) because they spent almost $1,000,000,000 helping illegal immigrants over the last two years. Got it, but probably tough to explain to those not getting the help they need in GA and NC!"

According to figures from fiscal years 2023 and 2024, the SSP has allocated $941 million to support non-federal entities in providing humanitarian services for migrants. Critics argue that this redirection of funds has come at a time when FEMA is facing significant financial strain in responding to disasters, particularly in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated parts of Georgia and North Carolina.

Another commentator echoed Trump Jr.’s frustrations, saying, "Biden has been using FEMA funds to house illegal immigrants all over the country his entire Presidency. It’s called the Shelter and Services Program. $941 million in 2023 and 2024 alone." This sentiment reflects growing concerns among conservatives that federal resources are being misallocated, with FEMA funds going to migrant assistance rather than disaster relief.

The SSP, overseen by FEMA in conjunction with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), aims to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants, including shelter, meals, and medical care. However, critics like Trump Jr. argue that such spending has diverted crucial resources from FEMA’s core mission of assisting American citizens during natural disasters.

With FEMA already stretched thin, the debate over how federal resources are being distributed is intensifying. Many, including Trump Jr., are calling for a reassessment of the Biden administration’s spending priorities, emphasizing that FEMA must be adequately funded to handle emergency response efforts in the face of mounting natural disasters. Democrats don't know anything more than spend spend spend
immediately, and tax tax tax. The words planning and budgeting are unknown to democrats who always got free money at a govt job.

 

Firefighters union snubs Kamala Harris on presidential endorsement after backing Biden in 2020

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Vice President Kamala Harris suffered another labor-related blow Thursday as the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), which endorsed Joe Biden in 2020, decided not to back a candidate for the 2024 election. This follows a similar move from the Teamsters union, who also bucked tradition by refusing to endorse Harris.

Key Details:

• The union, representing over 300,000 career firefighters and emergency responders, chose not to endorse a candidate, citing the need to "preserve and strengthen our unity." IAFF General President Edward Kelly emphasized that this decision allows the union to "better advocate for our members and make progress on the issues that matter most to them."
  
• The decision, which follows a similar move by the Teamsters union, dealt a setback to Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign. Harris’ campaign has relied heavily on union support, especially in critical swing states like Pennsylvania, but the IAFF’s stance reflects growing input from its membership.
  
• Both vice presidential candidates, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, addressed IAFF members during their August convention, as the union leadership considered its endorsement options. Ultimately, the Executive Board voted against endorsing any candidate by a margin of just 1.2%.
  

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In a blow to Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) decided against endorsing a candidate in the 2024 presidential race. This decision, first reported by POLITICO, comes just weeks after the Teamsters union made a similar move, signaling continued challenges for Harris, who has been relying on organized labor support to boost her appeal to working-class voters, especially in key swing states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

IAFF General President Edward Kelly shared the union’s rationale, revealing that the decision came after significant member input. "The IAFF Executive Board determined that we are better able to advocate for our members and make progress on the issues that matter to them if we, as a union, are standing shoulder-to-shoulder," Kelly stated. This decision was made by a slim margin of 1.2%, reflecting the union's internal divisions on the best path forward.

The IAFF's move marks a significant shift, as the union had been the first to endorse Joe Biden in 2019. At the time, the endorsement was partly due to Biden's long-standing ties to the IAFF and its then-leader Harold Schaitberger. Schaitberger, who stepped down in 2021, had also steered the IAFF toward endorsing Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign, but that effort was later abandoned amid concerns about membership backlash. The IAFF’s non-endorsement in 2024 signals a shift in the union’s approach, with more direct input from its members compared to the more centralized decision-making processes in the past.

The Harris campaign was banking on union endorsements to strengthen its appeal to the working class, but the recent decisions by the Teamsters and the IAFF have raised concerns within her camp. Some Harris supporters fear that these decisions could open the door for former President Donald Trump to make further inroads with union voters—a group that has traditionally leaned Democratic but has shown increasing support for Trump in recent years.

Both vice presidential candidates—Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance—spoke at the IAFF's August convention in Boston as the union’s leadership weighed its options. Walz and Vance presented their cases to IAFF members, but the union ultimately decided not to back either candidate at this time. This is a particularly significant decision given the timing, as votes are already being cast in several states.

The announcement comes at a challenging moment for the Biden administration, which is also dealing with a significant labor dispute involving the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA). The ILA went on strike earlier this week, halting operations at key ports along the East and Gulf coasts and causing significant economic disruptions. Business groups are pushing the Biden administration to invoke emergency powers to halt the strike, but the White House has so far resisted, urging the employers’ trade group to negotiate a better deal for workers instead.

 

Failed Trump assassin to receive expedited trial, beginning days after election. We cannot have Trump's name heard prior to voting for Kamalas Coronation.

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Ryan Wesley Routh, charged with attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump, will face trial starting just days after the November 5th election. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, has set a November 18th start date for the trial, an unusually fast timeline for such cases.

Key Details:

• Ryan Wesley Routh will stand trial for an alleged assassination attempt on Donald Trump, with proceedings set to begin November 18th.
• Routh was arrested after hiding with a rifle at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach on September 15th, waiting to ambush the former president.
• Judge Aileen Cannon, who was randomly assigned to the case, has ordered the defense to notify her by November 17th if Routh intends to plead guilty.

Diving Deeper:

The man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump will face a swift trial, set to begin just 13 days after the upcoming November 5th election. Ryan Wesley Routh, who allegedly plotted to kill the Republican nominee at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, will stand trial on November 18th, as ordered by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday.

Cannon, a Trump appointee who previously dismissed one of the four criminal cases against Trump earlier this year, was randomly assigned to oversee Routh’s case. Her decision to expedite the trial is notable, as federal criminal cases often take months or even years to reach a courtroom.

Routh was arrested on September 15th after investigators say he spent nearly 12 hours hidden in a makeshift sniper’s nest near the sixth green at Trump’s West Palm Beach golf course, armed with an SKS rifle. According to reports, he waited for the 78-year-old former president to arrive. However, a Secret Service agent spotted the rifle’s muzzle through bushes and a chain-link fence, prompting the agent to open fire. Routh fled the scene but was apprehended later during a traffic stop along Interstate 95.

In a letter allegedly written by Routh and left with an associate, he confessed to his plan to assassinate Trump. “This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump but I failed you,” the letter chillingly read. It went on to offer $150,000 to anyone willing to "finish the job."

Routh faces several serious charges, including the attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and possession of a firearm as a convicted felon. If convicted, he could face life in prison. Despite the overwhelming evidence presented by prosecutors, Routh has pleaded not guilty and will remain in custody until his trial.

Routh’s son, Oran, was arrested a week later in an unrelated North Carolina child pornography case. Oran's trial is set for December after a separate hearing this week.

 

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Yeah were gonna have an orderly transition alright. BS BS BS! ........ after I send any of America's money that's left over to my buddies who stole $91 million of my campaign cash.
Kamala can bite the big one! Put my $91 mill in a cardboard box, you b***h and leave it on the sidewalk.


We just found some American cash in a cardboard box and now we are going to burn this place all to hell!

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Jack Smith files motion to pause prosecutions against Trump

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Following President-elect Donald Trump’s Tuesday victory, Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested a pause in the Jan. 6th case against him, citing longstanding Justice Department guidelines against prosecuting a sitting president. Prosecutors are now reassessing how to proceed given the unprecedented circumstances.

Key Details:

• Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a motion in Washington on Friday to pause all filing deadlines in the federal case alleging Trump’s involvement in attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Smith’s team cited the need to “assess this unprecedented circumstance” with the Justice Department.
  
• The Department of Justice policy prohibits prosecuting a sitting president, triggering Smith’s request for time until Dec. 2nd to submit a status report, at which point the special counsel's team expects to clarify their approach.
  
• Although this pause applies to the Jan. 6th case, a separate case involving Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents remains active under appeal, following a previous dismissal by Judge Aileen Cannon.
  

Diving Deeper:

POLITICO reports that Special Counsel Jack Smith has formally requested that Judge Tanya Chutkan, who oversees the Jan. 6th election interference case, suspend all current deadlines as Trump transitions back to the Oval Office. Smith’s team argued that the Justice Department needs time to evaluate the case under a policy that prohibits prosecuting sitting presidents.

Smith’s team has asked the court for a new deadline of Dec. 2nd to provide an update on how they intend to proceed. In his filing, Smith highlighted the Justice Department’s policy, a longstanding guideline protecting a sitting president from criminal prosecution. Notably, the Jan. 6th case isn’t the only legal matter involving Trump that may be affected. Smith’s team has begun internal discussions about winding down both the election interference case and the federal case regarding classified documents, the latter of which was previously dismissed by Judge Cannon but remains under appeal.

The pause in the Jan. 6th case comes just as Trump’s defense was preparing a substantial filing due Nov. 21st, challenging the election interference charges on the grounds of Supreme Court rulings granting him immunity for actions taken during his time in office.