The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what’s going to go down tonight with the speaker’s election

Fox expects the House to elect Rep.-elect Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as speaker either late tonight or in the wee hours of Saturday morning.  We don’t know if McCarthy will win on a potential 14th ballot right after the House returns at 10 p.m. ET. But Fox is told GOP brass does expect McCarthy to prevail … Continue reading The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what’s going to go down tonight with the speaker’s election

Joe Biden’s DHS Detains Fewer than 0.2% of All Illegal Aliens Living Across U.S.

President Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is detaining fewer than 0.2 percent of illegal aliens living across the United States, an agency report reveals. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) year-end report shows that DHS is holding just 26,299 illegal aliens in its custody — more than 18,500 of which are recently arrived … Continue reading Joe Biden’s DHS Detains Fewer than 0.2% of All Illegal Aliens Living Across U.S.

GOP Rep. Bishop on McCarthy Holdout Saga: ‘Very Important Effort by Some People Who Are Willing to Show Courage’

Friday on FBN’s “Kudlow,” Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) boasted of his and other Republican members of Congress who held out against supporting Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) effort to win the House of Representatives speakership. Bishop told host Larry Kudlow the holdout resulted in a “good agreement” that would better serve the American people. “Well, Larry, … Continue reading GOP Rep. Bishop on McCarthy Holdout Saga: ‘Very Important Effort by Some People Who Are Willing to Show Courage’

6-year-old shoots teacher

Police respond to a shooting at Richneck Elementary School, Friday, Jan. 6, 2023 in Newport News, Va. A shooting at a Virginia elementary school sent a teacher to the hospital and ended with “an individual” in custody Friday, police and school officials in the city of Newport News said.(Billy Schuerman/The Virginian-Pilot via AP) OAN Annytama … Continue reading 6-year-old shoots teacher

Former NFL player running for Virginia seat previously trashed United States, bashed police

Former NFL player Aaron Rouse is running in a Virginia state senate race viewed as the nation’s current “abortion battleground” election. But before the Democrat drove home the issue in the wake of the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe V. Wade, he was bashing the United States and law enforcement.  As Rouse took to the podium at … Continue reading Former NFL player running for Virginia seat previously trashed United States, bashed police

GOP Rep. Harris on Holding Out Against McCarthy: ‘I Wish It Had Been Worked Out a Month Ago, So We Would Have Avoided All This’

Friday on FNC’s “You World, ” Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) discussed his decision to flip and support Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) speaker bid. Previously, Harris opposed McCarthy. However, he and some of the other holdouts came to an agreement that made them change their votes. “So, you were among 14 who did make that switch,” … Continue reading GOP Rep. Harris on Holding Out Against McCarthy: ‘I Wish It Had Been Worked Out a Month Ago, So We Would Have Avoided All This’

Breitbart Business Digest: The Labor Market Is Fighting the Fed

The labor market remains seriously out of balance, and the Federal Reserve is not likely to relent so long as this remains true. Nonfarm payrolls grew by 223,000 in December, the Labor Department reported on Friday. The unemployment rate dropped down to 3.5 percent. Both the rise in job and the decline in employment exceeded … Continue reading Breitbart Business Digest: The Labor Market Is Fighting the Fed

Russia breaks ceasefire

Black smoke rises from a military airport in Chuguyev near Kharkiv on February 24, 2022. (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Roy FrancisUPDATED 3:55 PM PT – Friday, January 6, 2023 Ukrainian officials have accused the Russians of opening fire in several areas on Friday. The ceasefire, called to by Russian President Vladimir … Continue reading Russia breaks ceasefire

Biden says wrong day at January 6 ceremony honoring officers, remembers ‘what happened on July 6’

President Biden honored law enforcement officers and election officials involved in the events surrounding the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot during a Friday ceremony. Biden honored the election officials and law enforcement officers with the Presidential Citizens Medal, saying that “history will remember” their names. “You held the line that day and what was on … Continue reading Biden says wrong day at January 6 ceremony honoring officers, remembers ‘what happened on July 6’

Byron Donalds invokes Reagan when asked if he trusts Kevin McCarthy

Rep.-elect Byron Donalds told reporters Friday he trusts Kevin McCarthy to “do the job necessary” as House speaker after flipping his vote to support the California Republican. “What I trust is that he’s gonna do the job necessary to lead our conference and lead the House of Representatives,” Donalds, R-Fla., said when Fox News Digital … Continue reading Byron Donalds invokes Reagan when asked if he trusts Kevin McCarthy

GOP ‘dysfunction’ around McCarthy’s speaker bid could boost DeSantis’ appeal to voters, insiders suggest

Republicans remain in disarray as House leader Kevin McCarthy attempts to persuade a handful of his GOP colleagues to support his bid for speaker, with some political insiders weighing how the intraparty chaos could influence voters who are looking ahead to 2024. Congress voted for the 13th time on Friday, with McCarthy failing to garner … Continue reading GOP ‘dysfunction’ around McCarthy’s speaker bid could boost DeSantis’ appeal to voters, insiders suggest

Biden links ‘sick insurrectionists’ to death of Capitol Police officer killed by Nation of Islam supporter

President Biden linked “sick insurrectionists” spreading threats online to the death of a Capitol Police officer who was killed by a Nation of Islam supporter in an April 2021 attack.   While speaking about the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot, Biden referred to the death of Capitol Police Officer William Evans, who was killed … Continue reading Biden links ‘sick insurrectionists’ to death of Capitol Police officer killed by Nation of Islam supporter

‘Struggling’ Chicago residents outraged over Lori Lightfoot’s decision to house migrants: ‘Help my own first’

Residents in a Chicago neighborhood are protesting the city’s plans to establish a migrant shelter inside a closed-down elementary school, sharing that they feel “blindsided” by Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s decision.  Lightfoot’s administration has for months planned to house migrants at a vacant building formerly home to Wadsworth Elementary School, 6420 S. University Ave. in Woodlawn. … Continue reading ‘Struggling’ Chicago residents outraged over Lori Lightfoot’s decision to house migrants: ‘Help my own first’

Illegal Alien Accused of Setting House on Fire, Trying to Burn Six People Alive

An illegal alien has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly trying to burn six people alive by trapping them in a Robertsdale, Alabama, house that was on fire. Marlon Pineda-Enamorado, a 38-year-old illegal alien, was arrested and charged this week with first-degree arson in Baldwin County. According to the Robertsdale Police Lt. Paul Overstreet, Pineda-Enamorado “used … Continue reading Illegal Alien Accused of Setting House on Fire, Trying to Burn Six People Alive

Schiff: House GOP ‘Disarray’ Will Cause Country to Go from ‘Crisis to Crisis’

Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) said Friday on MSNBC’s “Deadline” that the “disarray” during the process of choosing a Speaker is a harbinger for how Republicans will run the House. Schiff said, “The business of the country needs to move forward. I am desperately concerned with all of the concessions that McCarthy has made to these hard-liners, … Continue reading Schiff: House GOP ‘Disarray’ Will Cause Country to Go from ‘Crisis to Crisis’

Newborn Surrendered to Florida’s First and Only Safe Haven Baby Box

A newborn baby was surrendered to Florida’s “first and only” Safe Haven Baby Box at Ocala’s Fire Rescue headquarters, “marking the first time it has been used,” WKMG-TV Click Orlando reported on Thursday. Safe Haven Baby Boxes founder and CEO Monica Kelsey, Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn, and Ocala Fire Chief Clint Welborn announced news of the … Continue reading Newborn Surrendered to Florida’s First and Only Safe Haven Baby Box

Watch–Alex ‘HRH’ Pierce on Dr. Phil: ‘Cancel Culture Ruins Everything’

Alexandra Pierce, founder and designer of HRH Collection, says “cancel culture ruins everything” including free speech, honesty among peers, and comedy. During a segment on the Dr. Phil Show this week, Pierce blasted the “woke left” as a mob that is out to cancel fellow Americans for their wrong opinions on a host of issues including … Continue reading Watch–Alex ‘HRH’ Pierce on Dr. Phil: ‘Cancel Culture Ruins Everything’

Jen Shah of ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Gets 6.5-Year Prison Term for Telemarketing Scam

NEW YORK (AP) — Jennifer Shah, a tearful member of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” who insisted she is not the character she plays on the show, was sentenced Friday to 6 1/2 years in prison for defrauding thousands of people, many of them vulnerable or older, in a telemarketing scam that stretched … Continue reading Jen Shah of ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Gets 6.5-Year Prison Term for Telemarketing Scam

McCarthy confident he’ll clinch speaker’s gavel Friday night: ‘I’ll have the votes’

House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy told reporters Friday that he’s confident he’ll have the votes to get elected House speaker when the chamber reconvenes at 10 p.m. for the 14th roll call vote. “Yes,” McCarthy told a reporter when asked if he would have the votes to become speaker Friday night. When asked if McCarthy … Continue reading McCarthy confident he’ll clinch speaker’s gavel Friday night: ‘I’ll have the votes’

Gaetz gets cozy with Democrats on the House floor as he tries to prevent McCarthy speakership

Congressman-elect Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has been one of Congressman-elect Kevin McCarthy‘s fiercest opponents throughout voting for House speaker, pushing for Republican alternatives who include former President Trump, Congressman-elect Jim Jordan and Congressman-elect Byron Donalds.  The voting for House speaker has entered its fourth day and its 12th round as McCarthy attempts to wrangle the 218 … Continue reading Gaetz gets cozy with Democrats on the House floor as he tries to prevent McCarthy speakership

Florida National Park Forced to Shut Down Due to Illegal Immigration Influx

An influx of illegal immigration has forced the United States National Park Service to close Dry Tortugas National Park in the Florida Keys. As Breitbart News reported, nearly 1,400 illegal aliens were apprehended at sea and along the Florida Keys over the New Year’s holiday weekend. More than 360 illegal aliens, specifically, arrived on boats at Dry … Continue reading Florida National Park Forced to Shut Down Due to Illegal Immigration Influx

VIDEO – Children Make Heartwarming Get Well Cards for Damar Hamlin: ‘Letters of Love’

Numerous children in Cincinnati are using their artistic skills to show support for Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin. The young students have been creating get well cards for Hamlin, who is showing vast improvement as he recovers from cardiac arrest he suffered during a game Monday, Today reported Thursday. Approximately 40 schools have joined the … Continue reading VIDEO – Children Make Heartwarming Get Well Cards for Damar Hamlin: ‘Letters of Love’

Chinese Turn to Street Cremations as Coronavirus Deaths Mount

The dishonest Chinese government claims fewer than two dozen people have died nationwide during the massive coronavirus outbreak sweeping the country, but the true number is believed to be in the thousands and could be heading into the millions. Funeral parlors and crematoriums are overwhelmed by the dead, so some families are resorting to amateur cremations … Continue reading Chinese Turn to Street Cremations as Coronavirus Deaths Mount

California’s Reparations Task Force Chair: Blacks Are Owed $1M Each, Homeless Should Be First in Line

Black Californians should each receive $1 million and black people who are homeless should be first in line, according to the state’s Reparations Task Force chair. Kamila Moore claimed during an interview with Al Sharpton that the group found the state’s past redlining housing practices affecting the black community hurt people who are currently living … Continue reading California’s Reparations Task Force Chair: Blacks Are Owed $1M Each, Homeless Should Be First in Line

An A.I. Attorney

A robot from the Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems (AIIS) laboratory of Italy’s National Interuniversity Consortium for Computer Science (CINI) is displayed at the 7th edition of the Maker Faire 2019.(Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Roy FrancisUPDATED 1:05 PM PT – Friday, January 6, 2023 For the first time in history, a … Continue reading An A.I. Attorney

Democrats, immigrant advocates raise red flags over Biden border plan: ‘Deeply disappointed’

Some Democratic lawmakers and immigrant activist groups are reacting with concern to President Biden’s announcement Thursday of new border security measures — particularly the expansion of Title 42 expulsions to include three additional nationalities – calling the moves “deeply” disappointing. Biden, in a speech from the White House on Thursday, announced an expansion of a … Continue reading Democrats, immigrant advocates raise red flags over Biden border plan: ‘Deeply disappointed’

McCarthy picks up another vote for speaker in 13th round but falls short again

Kevin McCarthy picked up another vote for House speaker on Friday during the 13th round of voting, but still fell just a few votes short of capturing a majority. Rep.-elect Andy Harris of Maryland switched his vote to McCarthy, the 15th vote change seen in the two votes held Friday. That switch gave McCarthy 214 … Continue reading McCarthy picks up another vote for speaker in 13th round but falls short again

Biden spokeswoman blames Trump ahead of border visit: ‘The president inherited a mess’

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Friday blamed the previous administration for the immigration crisis facing the Biden administration, accusing Republicans of making the problem worse by opposing Democratic proposals for comprehensive immigration reform. Ahead of President Biden’s first visit to the southern border as president, Jean-Pierre told reporters that immigration reform is a … Continue reading Biden spokeswoman blames Trump ahead of border visit: ‘The president inherited a mess’