Stacey Plaskett is the top Democrat on the House Select Subcommittee and a non-voting member.

This clown representing the US Virgin Islands compared democratic Hungary to North Korea, Iran and Communist Venezuela.

What a complete moron.

Ranking Member Stacey Plaskett: We see places like North Korea, Hungary, Iran, now Venezuela, where those citizens could not have imagined 20, 30 years before, potentially, that they are living under a dictatorial rule. I went to school with individuals…

…In the early ’80s, with students who had fled Iran. I have been around young people in undergrad who have fled North Korea. And the notion that anything like that could happen in this country seems so antithetical to our thinking. But we cannot drop the ball in when we see an individual or a group of individuals who have power trying to take that control. It is our opinion, many of our opinion, that Trump, for his own purposes, has now joined forces with individuals who have offered Project 2025 as a means to an end for each one of their own desires.

Via Midnight Rider.

For the record, Viktor Orban, the prime minister of Hungary has won four straight elections in the country with super-majorities.

Orban has repeatedly clashed with European Union colleagues on their mass migration policies that are destroying Europe and the war in Ukraine.

Orban protects the people of Hungary and often challenges the insanity of the EU.

Because of his pro-family, pro-Christian beliefs the globalist left despises him.

Stacy Plaskett is just their puppet.

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This is pathetic.

Kamala Harris will sit down for her first one-on-one interview with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle.

Harris will give the interview Wednesday night in Pittsburgh.

We are nearly one month away from the presidential election and Kamala Harris is making headlines for agreeing to a solo interview with far-left news anchor who has endorsed her.

Recall that Stephanie Ruhle recently said journalists don’t need to ask Kamala Harris any legitimate questions before Americans go to the polls and vote.

WATCH:

Kamala Harris is taking an interview from Stephanie Ruhle. It will not be aired live.

Last week, Ruhle said that the media & journalists DON’T need to ask her any legitimate questions before we vote: pic.twitter.com/RuinwnyJpz

— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) September 25, 2024

Earlier this month Stephanie Ruhle said Kamala Harris is not more liberal than Joe Biden.

According to Stephanie Ruhle, Kamala Harris is just guilty of “being a black woman.”

“And for anyone out there who is saying Kamala Harris is far more progressive than Joe Biden, she’s not. … What Kamala Harris is guilty of is being a black woman. And for someone who’s not actually paying attention to economic policy, they’re saying she must be more progressive. She’s not,” Stephanie Ruhle said.

WATCH:

Stephanie Ruhle on Sept 6:

“And for anyone out there who is saying Kamala Harris is far more progressive than Joe Biden, she’s not. … What Kamala Harris is guilty of is being a black woman. And for someone who’s not actually paying attention to economic policy, they’re saying… pic.twitter.com/vrsNbYUBPA

— Matt Wolking (@MattWolking) September 25, 2024

Stephanie Ruhle is a corrupt Democrat partisan hack who will carefully choreograph her interview with Kamala Harris.

There’s a reason Kamala Harris agreed to be interviewed by Stephanie Ruhle: Ruhle is a corrupt Democrat partisan who will choreograph everything for Harris’s benefit, and Harris is simply too stupid to provide unscripted answers to non-powder puff questions. pic.twitter.com/a8zK49ievM

— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) September 25, 2024

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On Tuesday, a group of nuns joined other religious groups and appealed to the  U.S. Supreme Court to block New York State’s mandate that forces them to cover surgical abortions in their employee health insurance plans.

In Diocese of Albany v. Harris, a group of Anglican and Catholic nuns, Catholic dioceses, Christian churches, and faith-based social ministries sued New York after it mandated that they cover abortion in their employee health insurance plans in violation of their religious beliefs.

Although the lower courts initially ruled against them, in 2021, the Supreme Court justices reversed the lower court, telling them to reconsider their ruling in light of Fulton v. Philadelphia, which addressed similar free-exercise issues.

The state courts, however, again ruled against the religious organizations and left the mandate in place. 

The mandate initially left religious ministries alone but then changed the rules to protect “only ministries that serve people who share their faith.”

Eric Baxter, vice president and senior counsel at Becket, the nonprofit religious liberty law firm that is arguing on behalf of the nuns, said, “New York’s abortion mandate is so extreme that not even Jesus, Mother Teresa, or Mahatma Gandhi would qualify for an exemption.”

“The justices should exempt religious organizations once and for all so they can focus on caring for the most vulnerable.”

Daniel Blomberg from Becket, said, “In a country that has the First Amendment, that should not be the case.”

“And it shouldn’t be the case that an extraordinarily controversial requirement is not in any way limited by the Free Exercise clause of the First Amendment, and that is what we are asking the Supreme Court to resolve here.”

Noel J. Francisco, partner-in-charge of Jones Day’s Washington office, which is also arguing on behalf of the nuns added, “We are asking the court to protect religious freedom and make clear that the mandate cannot be applied to this  diverse group of religious organizations.”

From Becket Law:

In 2017, New York state mandated that employers cover abortions in their employee health insurance plans. Following the order, a diverse coalition of religious groups that includes contemplative goat-herding Anglican nuns asked the New York state courts to protect them from this regulation that would force them to violate their deepest religious convictions about the sanctity of life. But the New York state courts refused. After asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the churches and ministries, the Justices asked the state courts to reconsider in light of Becket’s other landmark victory in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia. The New York courts refused to follow the Supreme Court’s guidance and again upheld the abortion mandate. Represented by Becket and Jones Day, the religious groups are again asking the U.S. Supreme Court to step in and protect the right of their churches and ministries to teach and serve without being forced to fund abortions.

Religious groups from New York are back at the Supreme Court to ask the Justices to protect them against NY’s mandate forcing them to cover abortions for employees. @BECKETlaw and Jones Day filed a cert petition at #SCOTUS last night: https://t.co/r5qbkIRrF5 pic.twitter.com/zRw6caie3n

— LoriWindham (@LoriWindham1) September 18, 2024

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s tour of the US appears to be falling flat, as his much-hyped ‘Victory Plan’ has seemingly failed to impress his western allies, as the situation on the frontlines keeps worsening for his undermanned, outgunned and outmaneuvered troops.

It arises now that western officials have been seeking to ‘lower expectations’ for his plan to end the war, saying they ‘don’t see it ushering in a breakthrough’ to the conflict with Russia.

Bloomberg reports:

“One person familiar with Zelensky’s conversations with foreign leaders, who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations, said there were no real surprises in president’s so-called ‘victory plan’ and it wasn’t a major game-changer. Another official described it as a ‘wish list’.”

This less-than-stellar assessment of his plan is yet another manifestation of the fatigue plaguing allied nations as the war runs into its third year with increasingly rapid Russian advances all over the line of contact.

“At least one of the allies has suggested it’s time for a new round of outreach to President Vladimir Putin, either by Zelensky or other countries, the two officials said.”

Read: Czech President Pavel Says Ukraine Will Have to ‘Be Realistic’ and Accept That Its Conquered Territories Will Become a Part of Russia ‘Temporarily’

With Russia keeping ahead with weapons production, Western nations have also began to worry about their own safety.

Zelensky keeps pushing for support on the sidelines of the United Nations’ General Assembly. He told the press that his plan ‘aims to put his country in a stronger position for future diplomatic talks with Russia’.

“One message he’s bringing to the U.S. this week is for allies not to waver. In an interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America” set to air on Tuesday, Zelensky urged allies to end the war faster by strengthening Ukraine. ‘I think we are closer to peace than we think’, he told ABC.”

The outcome of the U.S. presidential race is also likely to impact the war support.

Trump has repeatedly stated he would push Ukraine and Russia to the negotiating table when he wins the election.

“With no sign that the Kremlin plans to back down, allies are also discussing the possibility of reaching out to Putin directly ahead of a Group of 20 meeting in Brazil set for November, according to the first official.

Western leaders have so far signaled that they’re not willing to go much further in meeting Ukraine’s demands for even more sophisticated weaponry. U.S. officials, for example, sought to tamp down hopes that they’d approve Kiev’s request to use their long-range missiles to hit targets deep in Russian territory.”

Meanwhile, back in the theater of war, Russian forces have entered the key Donetsk city of Ugledar, while many other Ukrainian strongholds seem on the brink of collapse.

Zelensky has reportedly given orders for defenders to hold the city at least while he is the US, lest another major defeat destroys his chances of gathering new support for the war effort.

Watch: massive strikes on Ukrainian defensive positions in Ugledar.

Read more:

Zelensky in the US To Show ‘Victory Plan’ To Feeble Biden – It Would Provide Ukraine With NATO and EU Memberships, as Well as an Endless Supply of High-End Weapons

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Like all of his policies, Biden claims success with his China strategy, while Kamala Harris promises more of the same.

However, Joe’s China policies have largely failed, exposing significant weaknesses that leave the U.S. increasingly vulnerable to Beijing’s expanding economic, military, and geopolitical power.

While the administration claims it is taking strong steps to “invest, align, and compete” against China, in reality, its actions have been riddled with contradictions and a lack of enforcement, benefiting China and deepening U.S. dependency in key areas.

Biden’s green energy push for electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, and wind turbines has backfired, benefiting China, which controls over 70% of global EV battery production and dominates the solar and wind sectors.

Environmental regulations pushing for 60% of new car sales to be electric by 2030 have increased U.S. reliance on Chinese imports, strengthening Beijing’s grip on green energy while making American supply chains more vulnerable.

This shift raises vehicle and energy costs, disproportionately impacting middle- and lower-income Americans. Restrictions on domestic oil and gas production further drive up costs and risk energy dependency on China.

Partnerships between Chinese firms, like CATL, and U.S. companies, such as Ford, allow China to benefit from U.S. tax incentives while retaining control over key technologies. If political tensions rise, these partnerships could disrupt U.S. supply chains, posing a serious national security risk.

Administrative failures have also allowed China to benefit from U.S. mismanagement. Julie Su, now the Acting Secretary of Labor, oversaw one of the largest fraud scandals in U.S. history during her time as California’s Labor Secretary.

The state’s Employment Development Department (EDD) lost an estimated $32 billion to fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic, with $26 billion of that stolen by international criminal networks, including groups tied to China’s state-sponsored hacking organization, Advanced Persistent Threat 41 (APT 41).

These funds are now being used to finance activities that threaten U.S. national security, such as drug trafficking and human trafficking.

Despite these major failings, Su has risen in the ranks of the Biden administration, now occupying a key position in the federal government.

It’s baffling that someone who allowed billions of taxpayer dollars to fall into enemy hands is now in a position of even greater responsibility, further exemplifying the administration’s reluctance to confront the real consequences of its actions.

On the military front, Biden’s policy has been similarly weak. Despite China’s rapid military buildup and increasing aggressiveness in the South China Sea and around Taiwan, the administration has failed to launch a meaningful rearmament program.

China’s nuclear arsenal, which now includes over 500 operational warheads, continues to expand. Additionally, Beijing has ramped up military provocations near Taiwan, with hundreds of Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels threatening the island.

These actions highlight how China is increasingly willing to challenge the U.S. and its allies, yet the administration’s response has been insufficient.

Biden’s handling of Taiwan has added to the confusion. Despite publicly stating multiple times that the U.S. would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion, senior White House staff repeatedly walked back his remarks, creating uncertainty about U.S. commitments.

Meanwhile, China’s military has grown bolder, often refusing to engage diplomatically with the U.S. while conducting aggressive maneuvers in the South China Sea. Biden’s calls for a diplomatic détente with Beijing have been met with inflammatory rhetoric from China, further eroding U.S. credibility in the region.

Geopolitically, China has expanded its influence while the Biden administration struggles to keep pace. China’s continued support for Russia, despite international condemnation of the war in Ukraine, demonstrates its willingness to defy global norms.

In 2023 alone, China sent hundreds of military aircraft and naval vessels toward Taiwan, showing a growing confidence that the U.S. is not in a position to stop them.

Additionally, incidents such as the Chinese spy balloon floating across the U.S. and reports of expanded Chinese spying facilities in Cuba show how Beijing is increasingly willing to challenge the U.S. on its own turf.

These failures cast serious doubt on Biden’s assertion that his China policy has been a success. Although the administration extended some Trump-era policies, such as blacklisting Chinese companies for human rights abuses, these efforts are undermined by contradictory actions.

For example, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo encouraged American businesses to keep investing in China during her visit last year, despite the administration’s supposed hardline stance.

Furthermore, the administration’s restrictions on semiconductor exports to China, one of its most touted policies, have been poorly enforced. Reports indicate that China still has access to advanced AI chips from companies like Nvidia, despite the restrictions.

This lack of enforcement calls into question whether the administration is truly serious about competing with China in critical technologies.

On the trade and military front, Biden’s policy is equally underwhelming. The administration missed a major opportunity to build up U.S. military capabilities, especially after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s aggressive stance toward Taiwan.

While the administration strengthened alliances in the Indo-Pacific through partnerships like AUKUS and the Quad, it has failed to launch the kind of rearmament program necessary to counter China’s growing military power.

China’s rapid military buildup poses a serious threat, yet the U.S. is lagging behind, especially when it comes to defending Taiwan and maintaining a strong presence in the South China Sea.

Biden’s lack of a robust trade agenda for Asia compounds the problem. His administration introduced the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), which pales in comparison to the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) which China has applied to join.

Without a strong trade strategy, the U.S. is losing ground in Asia, allowing China to fill the vacuum and expand its influence.

Ultimately, the Biden administration’s China policy has been defined by inconsistency, poor enforcement, and a failure to adequately counter China’s growing influence. From energy dependency to military threats and economic vulnerabilities, the administration has left the U.S. in a weaker position. And Kamala has promised more of the same.

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