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[kscarbel2]

On Friday, the Trump administration fired 20 Biden administration appointed immigration judges,13 judges who had yet to be sworn in and five assistant chief immigration judges.

Two other judges were fired under similar circumstances in the last week.

The Trump administration had already replaced five top court officials, including Mary Cheng, the acting director of the U.S. Justice Department’s Executive Office for Immigration Review.

Sirce Owen, the current director and previously an appellate immigration judge, has issued a long list of new instructions aimed at reversing policies of the Biden administration.

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Trump’s U.S. Department of Education Orders All 50 States to Eliminate DEI Programs Within 14 Days… or Lose Federal Funding

 

The U.S. Department of Education under President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to all federally funded educational institutions: eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within 14 days, or face the complete withdrawal of federal funding.

The directive, outlined in a letter from the Department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), comes in response to “pervasive and repugnant race-based preferences” that have turned America’s schools into indoctrination camps.

The letter explicitly warns schools, universities, and state education agencies that their reliance on DEI initiatives—which serve as racial discrimination—violates federal civil rights law.

 

According to the document, which cites the Supreme Court’s landmark 2023 ruling in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, the Department of Education has found that DEI programs not only promote racial division but also directly contradict federal anti-discrimination laws.

The letter condemns DEI efforts as a systematic attempt to impose race-conscious policies in admissions, hiring, scholarships, and even classroom instruction.

 

The letter reads in part:

Relying on non-racial information as a proxy for race, and making decisions based on that information, violates the law. That is true whether the proxies are used to grant preferences on an individual basis or a systematic one.

 

It would, for instance, be unlawful for an educational institution to eliminate standardized testing to achieve a desired racial balance or to increase racial diversity. Other programs discriminate in less direct, but equally insidious, ways.

DEI programs, for example, frequently preference certain racial groups and teach students that certain racial groups bear unique moral burdens that others do not.

Such programs stigmatize students who belong to particular racial groups based on crude racial stereotypes. Consequently, they deny students the ability to participate fully in the life of a school.

The Department will no longer tolerate the overt and covert racial discrimination that has become widespread in this Nation’s educational institutions.

The law is clear: treating students differently on the basis of race to achieve nebulous goals such as diversity, racial balancing, social justice, or equity is illegal under controlling Supreme Court precedent.

All students are entitled to a school environment free from discrimination. The Department is committed to ensuring those principles are a reality.

Under this order, educational institutions receiving federal aid must immediately:

• Dismantle DEI offices and programming that promote race-based policies.
• End race-based hiring and admissions practices that disadvantage certain groups.
• Cease funding or collaborating with third-party organizations that push DEI initiatives.
• Halt racially segregated graduations, scholarships, and other programs under the guise of inclusion.

Failure to comply, the Department warns, will result in swift consequences—including the potential revocation of federal funding.

From Gateway Pundit    .....Hippy

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No More Mr. Nice Guy

By Kevin Finn   at The American Thinker

 

During his first term, President Trump amassed a remarkable record of achievements.  In so doing, he also infuriated the swamp because he demonstrated how much better off Americans were without the swamp’s constant intrusions into every aspect of their lives.  He was like the new CEO in a company where the employees had been embezzling for years — which, as we’re finding out now, was pretty close to the truth.

 

Trump 45 likely expected resistance from the Democrats while naïvely imagining that Republicans would back him up.  We all know how that worked out.  There were quite a few instances during his first term in which the left condemned him for acting too harshly, while at the same time he disappointed his supporters, who desired that he take stronger actions.

The difference between Trump 45 and Trump 47 are remarkable.  Those on the left are still complaining, but Trump 47 is acting so quickly that they can’t keep up.

 

One of the major differences between Trump 45 and Trump 47 lies in his personnel choices.  It’s been said that “personnel is policy,” and there could not be a starker difference between the rosters of his first and second terms.

Pres. Trump fired FBI director James Comey in May of 2017 because of how Comey mishandled the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s emails and illegal servers.  At the time, the FBI was also investigating claims of Russian interference in the 2016 election with possible ties to the Trump campaign, and so leftists claimed that Trump was obstructing justice.  Trump replaced Comey with Christopher Wray, who not only did nothing to reform the FBI, but presided over multiple scandals himself, the raid on Mar-a-Lago being a prime example.

Trump 45’s appointment of Jeff Sessions as attorney general (A.G.) was first met with approval by conservatives.  In a stunning turn of events, Sessions recused himself from the Russia investigation, which was seen by conservatives as a betrayal.  While Trump publicly criticized Sessions on a few occasions, he didn’t remove him from office until later in his term.  Many Trump-supporters found this too lenient.   

Trump 47 nominated Pam Bondi for A.G., and one of the first things she did was to file lawsuits against N.Y. governor Kathy Hochul and N.Y. A.G. Letitia James for their roles in encouraging illegal immigration.  Where A.G. Sessions was timid and reclusive, A.G. Bondi is boldly taking action to carry out Trump’s America First agenda.

In his first term, Pres. Trump frequently referred to hostile media outlets as the “enemy of the people.”  Leftists interpreted this as an attack on the 1st Amendment, an attempt to delegitimize journalism, and another example of the oft-cited “danger to democracy.”  Meanwhile, conservatives desired more formal actions, such as revoking press credentials or even pursuing defamation lawsuits.

Trump 45 had four press secretaries.  Sean Spicer and Stephanie Grisham were able but unremarkable, the latter leaving under inauspicious circumstances.  On the other hand, Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Kayleigh McEnany deftly and gracefully handled hostile media questioners.

Trump 47 appointed the youngest White House press secretary in history.  Twenty-seven-year-old Karoline Leavitt quickly rearranged the Brady Press Room, granting access to more independent news outlets.  She’s also proven to be just as quick on her feet as Sanders and McEnany as she easily answers questions, often without referring to notes.

Trump 45 revoked the security clearances of some intelligence officers who had been critical of him, claiming national security concerns and alleged partisan behavior.  His political adversaries saw this as retaliation.  His supporters, meanwhile, were hoping for a restructuring or an overhaul of the FBI and the DOJ along with a purge of his political adversaries.  These did not happen.

Trump 47 revoked the security clearances of all 51 intelligence officials who signed the Hunter Biden laptop letter as well as numerous other officials, such as Anthony Fauci and John Bolton.

The Senate recently confirmed John Ratcliffe and Tulsi Gabbard as CIA director and director of National Intelligence, respectively.  Ratcliffe, a former DNI himself, swore to re-establish “apolitical” intelligence-gathering at the CIA and said he would rid the CIA of agents with “political or personal biases.”  As DNI, Ms. Gabbard has vowed to “increase information-sharing, collect and analyze apolitical and unbiased information, end the politicization of the intelligence community and rebuild trust through transparency and accountability.”

Kash Patel reportedly has interesting plans for the FBI, basically letting “cops be cops.”  Hopefully, the Senate will confirm him.

One of the most contentious issues of Trump’s first term was border security. He campaigned on this issue in 2015 and again in 2024.  His “zero tolerance” policy has always been criticized by the left as harsh and punitive against aliens seeking asylum.  Conservatives have responded that many of the asylum claims are suspicious and that most foreigners are drawn by our generous welfare programs.

Trump 45’s administration took some steps against sanctuary cities, although conservatives argued that the response was not as forceful as it could have been.  They felt he should have pushed harder for legislation or executive actions to withhold federal funds from these jurisdictions.

Back in 2019, Jeh Johnson, DHS Secretary under President Obama, commented on encounters with illegal aliens at the border: “If it was above 1,000 that was a relatively bad number and I was going to be in a bad mood the whole day. ... I know that a thousand overwhelms the system.  I cannot begin to imagine what 4,000 a day looks like, so we are truly in a crisis.”  Under Joe Biden, on December 18, 2023, that number reached 14,509.

In his second term, Pres. Trump is taking this issue even more seriously.  He appointed longtime law enforcement officer Tom Homan as “border czar” and has promised mass deportations.  For his part, Mr. Homan has said, “Public safety threats and national security threats will be the priority. ... They pose the most danger to this country.”  Referring to mayors and governors, he said, “If they openly impede us, that’s a violation of federal law.  It’s a felony.  If they knowingly harbor and conceal an alien, that’s a felony.  The Trump administration will hold them accountable through prosecution.”

True to form, Trump 47’s Department of Justice announced lawsuits against New York’s Hochul and James over “sanctuary” status.  A.G. Pam Bondi said, “This is a new DOJ.  New York has chosen to prioritize illegal aliens over American citizens.  It stops.  It stops today.  As you know, we sued Illinois,” she added.  “New York didn’t listen.  So now you’re next.”

It’s worth mentioning that Trump’s actions in his first term had various justifications and were often framed as responses to perceived corruption or inefficiency, whereas his critics argued that these actions undermined democratic institutions or were motivated by personal vendettas.  It is to be expected that the same criticism will be leveled against him moving forward.

When all is said and done, however, there are substantial and welcome differences between Trump 45 and Trump 47.  Pres. Trump appears to have grown into the presidency, having learned a great deal from the mistakes of his first term and Joe Biden’s catastrophic “reign of error.”  The near-fatal assassination attempt of July 13, 2024 seems to have sobered him, and he has spoken of his belief that God intervened on his behalf on that fateful day.

Buckle up.  The next four years promise to be glorious.

                                                                  .....Hippy

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2 hours ago, 70mackMB said:

“You’re the Ally I’ve Been Waiting for All My Life” – Warmonger and Lapdog Lindsey Graham Declares His Unending Love for Zelensky in Ukraine 

 

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Warmonger Lindsey Graham flied to Europe to pledge his endearing love to the Ukrainian dictator and his war with Russia.

US Senators, including Republicans Lindsey Graham (South Carolina), John Cornyn (Texas), and Thom Tillis (North Carolina), flew to Europe this week to pledge their support to Ukrainian tyrant Volodymyr Zelensky and his war with Russia.

During one press gaggle, Lindsey opened up about his respect and admiration for the Ukrainian president.

Senator Lindsey Graham: “You and your people. You’re the ally I’ve been hoping for all of my life. Not one American has died defending Ukraine. You’ve taken our weapons and you kicked their ass. And, I’m very proud to have you as our ally.”

At least $100 billion of US Aid sent to Ukraine went missing.          Someone should ask Lindsey about that.

From Gateway Pundit    .....Hippy

dumbass needs to do a quick google search at least 50 americans have died so far due to that war, and at least another 20 are missing. 

As of February 16, 2025, at least 50 U.S. citizens have died in Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February 2022. Many of these individuals came to fight, while others came to help civilians.23

Additionally, more than 20 Americans are missing in action on the front lines in Ukraine, with a spike in casualties over the past six months as foreigners fill urgent gaps in defenses.

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Senator Rand Paul: "It would be great if Elon Musk could take a look inside Fort Knox just to make sure the 4,580 tons of US gold is there. Last time anyone looked was 50 years ago in 1974."

Elon Musk: "Surely it's reviewed at least every year?"

Senator Rand Paul: "Nope."

Allegedly in August 2017, Mitch McConnell brought a small group to Fort Knox including Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. However, it was not an audit.

[kscarbel2]

Clearly, AOC doesn't grasp the reality that illegal aliens are NOT "everyday Americans".

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[kscarbel2]

More in-depth on the Army's missing $151 million.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/02/16/report-151m-food-money-collected-u-s-army-soldiers-spent-elsewhere/

 

[kscarbel2]

Based on the Trump Administration’s official policy of the U.S. government was that “there are only two genders: male and female,”  the government is removing the T from all print that formerly stated LGBT. Now, you will only see LGB. 

One step at a time.

[kscarbel2]

The President's threatened 25 percent import tariffs on products from Mexico would effective destroy the new Volvo truck plant in Monterrey, Mexico that is supposed to open in 2026 and produce both Volvo and Mack-branded trucks. Couldn't happen to a more arrogant company.

The new Mack on-highway model uses the Volvo cab. At this juncture, why even bother with a Mack nameplate?

[mowerman]

i like ga daves oppinion you make us run out of likes in no time lol...bob

[fjh]

4 hours ago, kscarbel2 said:

The President's threatened 25 percent import tariffs on products from Mexico would effective destroy the new Volvo truck plant in Monterrey, Mexico that is supposed to open in 2026 and produce both Volvo and Mack-branded trucks. Couldn't happen to a more arrogant company.

The new Mack on-highway model uses the Volvo cab. At this juncture, why even bother with a Mack nameplate?

my favorite sware  words VOLVO TRASH! KW is building cabs there as well! 

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8 hours ago, kscarbel2 said:

 

The new Mack on-highway model uses the Volvo cab. At this juncture, why even bother with a Mack nameplate?

i hate to say it, but i think this latest move by volvo just signed the death warrant for mack trucks.

[Joey Mack]

23 years in the making..  its sad..  

[66dc75]

Volvo never bought a truck brand it didn't kill.

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Top Auto CEO Says He May Pull Production Out of Mexico If Trump Follows Through on Tariffs

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/top-auto-ceo-says-he-may-pull-production/

from the Gateway Pundit    .....Hippy

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WH Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Elon Musk Deliver a Brutal Reminder to Democrats Whining About DOGE’s Efforts to Shrink the Federal Government (VIDEO)

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/wh-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-elon-musk-deliver/

from the Gateway Pundit    .....Hippy

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58 minutes ago, 70mackMB said:

Top Auto CEO Says He May Pull Production Out of Mexico If Trump Follows Through on Tariffs

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/top-auto-ceo-says-he-may-pull-production/

from the Gateway Pundit    .....Hippy

That one doesn't count, not after Nissan and the Japanese government railroaded and locked up Carlos Ghosn, the Brazilian/Lebanese head of Renault who saved Nissan from certain bankruptcy in 1999 by creating the Renault/Nissan Alliance and reinflating Nissan with European money.

They wanted to make Nissan a "Japanese" company once more without paying for it by creating false accusations against Ghosn.

Thank goodness two brave Americans outsmarted the Japanese and smuggled him out of prison and out of the country in 2019. It proved the rule of law doesn't exist there.

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Mayor Eric Adams's administration's four deputy mayors are resigning Monday in protest over his nowfound willingness to enforce federall immigration laws.

First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, who runs the government

Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom

Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi

Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chauncey Parker

Maria Torres-Springer said, "I have often said the phrase ‘public service is an act of love over the course of the last several months. I have tried to live every day in my long career as a public servant showing that love.”

Apparently, Maria doesn't grasp the reality that illegal aliens are NOT members of the American public, hence her job role is NOT to serve them in any way. Rather, her responsibility as a "public servant" is to have NYPD arrest any and all illegal aliens and have them turned over to ICE.

[kscarbel2]

According to the Social Security database, these are the numbers of people in each age bucket with the death field set to FALSE! Maybe Twilight is real and there are a lot of vampires collecting Social Security. Yes, there are FAR more eligible social security numbers than there are citizens in the USA. This might be the biggest fraud in history."

Elon Musk

And yet the Democrats fume "constitutional crisis!" as they demand that DOGE stop their investigation. Hmm. Do dead people have the constitutional right to continue collecting social security and bankrupt the program for us still living?

Note there are 20 million Americans listed over age 100, including 3.9 million age 130 to 139, 3.5 million age 140 to 149, and some 1.3 million age 150 to 159. Plus one citizen age 360

 

[Adkat]

Well that explains why so many damn democrat voters look so haggard.

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Breaking News

The acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Michelle King, has apparently been fired over her refusal to allow Elon Musk and DOGE broader access to government records.

"What I know is that DOGE wanted access to SSA’s sensitive files — the same way they’re trying to do at Labor and Treasury — and the acting commissioner wouldn’t give it, and she was replaced."

Nancy Altman, president of Social Security Works

President Trump has already nominated Frank Bisgnano to takeover permanently but he has not yet been confirmed by the senate.

Leland Dudek, who runs the SSA's anti-fraud division, has been appointed acting commissioner. 

"President Trump has nominated the highly qualified and talented Frank Bisignano to lead the Social Security Administration, and we expect him to be swiftly confirmed in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the agency will be led by a career Social Security anti-fraud expert as the acting commissioner."

The White House

[Joey Mack]

So much winning... So much winning 😁 

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16 minutes ago, kscarbel2 said:

 

Leland Dudek, who runs the SSA's anti-fraud division, has been appointed acting commissioner. 

 

he should be fired instantly with those numbers in hand. how can the person that runs the anti fraud division say h did not know that there are 16 million people over 110 collecting?, with 2,700 between 200 and 369 years old?