⭐️ The danger of white knight pardons: Biden could fundamentally change presidential power. From: Jonathan Turley. Ironically, preemptive pardons would do precisely what Biden suggests that he is deterring: create a dangerous immunity for presidents and their allies in committing criminal abuses.
Ex-Rep. Liz Cheney talked to Jan. 6 committee ‘star witness’ Cassidy Hutchinson behind lawyer’s back, damning texts show. From: Josh Christenson/NY Post. Cheney “apparently defied her ethical responsibilities.”
🕰️ Timeline on why Cheney is in legal trouble. From: Greg Price/X. Evidence of witness tampering.
Regulations' enormous costs give DOGE an enormous opportunity. From: Veronique deRugy/Reason. By one account, regulations cost American households over $15,000 per year. Here's hoping DOGE helps.
👀 How the federal government weaponized the bank secrecy act to spy on Americans. From: House Judiciary Committee. The government's access to Americans' private data is widespread and virtually unchecked.
Judge Andrew P. Napolitano: Shoot the drones! From: Creators. Can folks shoot these beasts out of the sky? The uncomfortable answer is: yes and no.
👉 Almost 8 million illegal aliens live In American ‘sanctuary cities.’ From: Eric Lendrum/American Greatness. “Eliminating sanctuaries is one of the most important steps that states can take to assist the Trump administration with enforcement.
Higher education is in trouble. From: William A. Galston/Wall Street Journal. Among other things, schools should curtail DEI and stop taking political sides.
🤥 No, California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers did not create jobs. From: Aaron Brown/Reason. A University of California, Berkeley, study trumpeted in the media doesn't say what the press release claims.
Trump blows up ‘ridiculous’ federal spending deal as deadline looms. From: Susan Ferrechio & Lindsey McPherson/Washington Times. In a joint statement with Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, Mr. Trump trashed the 1,500-plus-page legislation that would fund the government until March 14.
🎯 Trump says it was ‘stupid' for Biden to let Ukraine use US weapons to strike deeper into Russia. From: Colleen Long & Aamer Madhani/AP. He also expressed anger that his incoming administration was not consulted before Biden made the move.
Did Biden pay Reuters $300 million to write political hit pieces? From: Issues & Insights Editorial Board. If that’s the price for supporting a corrupt regime, what could we get for trying to hold government accountable for its abuses and malpractice and misfeasance?
🤐 Hundreds of websites to shut down under UK’s ‘chilling’ internet laws. From: The Telegraph. “It’s too vague and too broad and I don’t want to take that personal risk.” Small sites for local sports clubs, restaurants, etc. cannot possible meet the requirements and can be assessed huge fines.
How CNN was duped by a fake Syrian prisoner. From: Jenny Holland/Spiked. When journalists think they are the stars of the story, they lose all grip on objectivity.
🙄 California District Attorney forced to address male rapist with ‘correct she/her’ pronouns in court. From: Jason Walsh/Daily Fetched. Idiocy reaches a new height.