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When the people fear their government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. -- Thomas Jefferson
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth
becomes a revolutionary act. -- George Orwell
First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they
fight you,
then you win. -- Mahatma Gandhi
@realDonaldTrump Other developed nations don’t have a filibuster and they function well.
Abolishing the filibuster will allow the parties to fulfil their election promises and for the public to see the difference between the parties and what they do for the country. The public can see the real difference. With filibuster nothing was ever done, nothing ever changed. The senators refuse to end the filibuster for the most part because it renders them irrelevant when they’re in minority and the donation spigot runs dry. It’s all about money for many of them, on both sides of the isle
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced a comprehensive audit of all contracts and task orders awarded under preference-based contracting, totaling approximately $9 billion in contract value across Treasury and its bureaus. The audit will examine potential misuse of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development Program, and other initiatives that provide federal contracting preferences to certain eligible businesses.
SCOTUS Expectations on Trump’s TariffsThe U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on November 5, 2025, in Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc., challenging President Trump’s use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping global tariffs on nearly all imports (e.g., 10–25% on most countries, higher on adversaries like China). Lower courts ruled these exceeded presidential authority, as tariffs are a congressional power under the Constitution. A decision is expected by early 2026.The case is closely divided, with a “coin toss” likelihood of upholding the tariffs (per legal experts like former Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar). Key factors:
Pro-uphold arguments: Conservative justices (e.g., Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch) may defer to executive power on national security/foreign policy, viewing tariffs as “regulation” of imports amid threats like trade deficits ($1.2T in 2024), fentanyl trafficking, and migration. Trump appointees Gorsuch and Kavanaugh lean toward broad presidential flexibility; even Justice Kagan (Obama appointee) has shown deference in past cases. Administration officials, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, express “confidence” in victory, citing historical precedents like Nixon’s 1971 tariffs.
Against upholding: Several justices (including conservatives like Roberts and Barrett) expressed skepticism during arguments, questioning if IEEPA allows “taxation” without explicit congressional delegation. Liberals (Sotomayor, Kagan, Jackson) emphasized constitutional limits. Disruptions from refunds ($100B+ collected in 2025) could sway pragmatically, but experts predict 70–80% chance of partial or full strike-down.
A partial win (upholding targeted tariffs on China/Mexico for drugs/migration but striking global ones) is possible, preserving some revenue (~$300B projected by end-2025) and policy leverage.Trump’s Plan BThe White House has prepped contingencies, viewing IEEPA as ideal for speed but not irreplaceable. If struck down, Trump has stated he’ll develop a “game two plan” to reimpose duties quickly, potentially via these statutes (already in groundwork):
Section 301 (Trade Act of 1974): Targets unfair practices (e.g., IP theft); used against China in Trump’s first term. Allows broad tariffs after investigation (months-long), no time limit.
Section 232 (Trade Expansion Act of 1962): National security-based (e.g., steel/aluminum); quick but requires Commerce Dept. probe (45–270 days).
Section 338 (Tariff Act of 1930): Up to 50% on discriminatory countries; no investigation needed, unlimited duration—floated as a direct “Plan B” by Bessent. Untested but potent for leverage.
Other tools: Section 201 safeguards (injury-based, temporary) or reciprocal tariffs under new executive orders. These could cover 80–90% of current revenue but slow negotiations (e.g., recent China deal).
Refunds to importers would process via Customs (potentially $750B–$1T if delayed), causing short-term chaos, but aides say tariffs “stay in place long-term” under alternatives. Trading partners expect minimal policy shift.
The white collar workers in Brooklyn who elected Zohran Mamdani are experiencing the economic displacement felt by blue collar workers in the Rust Belt three decades ago. They are the natural next chapter of the Make America Great Again coalition.
@realDonaldTrump@JDVance@howardlutnick Did Chief Justice of the Supreme Court John Roberts leak the Dobbs opinion to the reporters in 2022 and is it a button to push now? In 2022 there was an investigation of the unprecedented leak from the Supreme Court. The Secret Service took the cell phones of the law clerks, but not the judges themselves. At a time John Roberts was trying unsuccessfully to convince 2 newest judges, Amy Conney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh to change their decision and supports Roberts’s opinion instead of Alito’s, which meant that Roe v Wade would not be overturned. Could it be that he tried to do through media what he couldn’t do in chambers? FBI is investigating the leak, but nothing was reported. If it was Roberts, could it be the button to push now?
The real estate business in South Florida is booming with residents of New York City looking to relocate as the political climate in the Big Apple appears to be taking a hard left turn, a developer told Fox Business.
Alex Soros, the son of leftist billionaire megadonor George Soros, on Tuesday hailed socialist Zohran Mamdani’s election to become the next mayor of New York City.
Key Indications from the JusticesThe bench was “hot” and bipartisan, with a majority (including conservatives) expressing deep skepticism toward the administration’s claim that tariffs are mere “regulatory” measures on foreign commerce rather than taxes. Solicitor General D. John Sauer faced tough questioning, insisting revenue generation was “incidental,” but justices repeatedly equated tariffs to taxes infringing on Congress’s core authority under the Constitution.
No justice voiced clear support for the full scope of Trump’s authority; instead, they probed historical precedent, statutory text (IEEPA doesn’t mention “tariffs”), and doctrines like major questions and non-delegation.
Justice
Key Indication
Implication
John Roberts (C)
Tariffs are “imposition of taxes on Americans… always… a core power of Congress”; invoked major questions doctrine, noting no explicit congressional grant for such “major authority.”
Signals likely application of conservative-favored doctrines against Trump, potentially invalidating tariffs.
Amy Coney Barrett (C, Trump appointee)
Challenged if “regulate” imports includes tariff power; no other U.S. code uses “regulate” for taxes; noted refunds could create “a mess” but didn’t defend policy.
Highlights textualism/originalism concerns; her questions suggest openness to striking down the tariffs despite practical fallout.
Neil Gorsuch (C)
Questioned if presidents could declare emergencies for climate change (Sauer conceded “probably”); called tariffs a “one-way ratchet” bypassing Congress.
Reinforces non-delegation worries; aligns with his past dissents on executive overreach in taxation.
Brett Kavanaugh (C, Trump appointee)
Noted “odd donut hole” in statute (bans trade but not low tariffs?); defended some precedent (e.g., Nixon’s 10% tariff) but pressed on limits; may view major questions as inapplicable to foreign affairs.
Most administration-friendly but still skeptical; could be swing vote for partial uphold (e.g., targeted tariffs only).
Sonia Sotomayor (L)
“You say tariffs are not taxes, but that’s exactly what they are”; questioned emergency basis (e.g., 10% Canada tariff over a World Series ad).
Echoed liberal view of economic harm to Americans; reinforces bipartisan tax framing.
Other Conservatives (Thomas, Alito)
Fewer questions but joined Gorsuch in past non-delegation concerns; no strong pro-tariff signals.
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Likely align with Roberts/Barrett on constitutional limits.
Liberals (Kagan, Jackson)
Echoed tax/affordability critiques; Kagan probed historical use of IEEPA.
Wednesday on “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed Tuesday’s elections and Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech. Marlow said, “The government’s going to solve your problems, that is the goal, … government tends to create more power
2025 Minneapolis Mayoral Election ResultIncumbent Mayor Jacob Frey (DFL) won re-election to a third term, defeating State Sen. Omar Fateh and 13 other challengers in the ranked-choice voting system.
First-Round Results (Nov. 4, 2025): Frey led with ~42% of first-choice votes; Fateh ~32%; others (including DeWayne Davis and Jazz Hampton) trailed.
Final Tabulation (Completed Nov. 5, 2025): After redistributing second- and third-choice votes, Frey secured over 50% of the total, clinching victory by a margin of ~8–10 points (exact: 52.3% to Fateh’s 47.7%).
Turnout: Record 68% of registered voters (220,000 ballots cast).
Frey’s win highlights a moderate Democratic resurgence amid progressive challenges, focusing on public safety and economic recovery. For full results, see the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday said that the Biden-era Special Counsel Jack Smith subpoenaed President Donald Trump’s personal phone records as well as his government-issued phone as part of its investigation into January 6.
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