Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing: 2/27/2025
Below is Insider NJ’s Morning Intelligence Briefing:
QUOTE OF THE DAY:“[Platkin] did a lot of damage to them, professionally, financially, to their family, to the wives, to the children, and there must be redress for that. He just cannot walk away from his conduct. And as I said before, one way or another, he will be held accountable.” – Norcross attorney Michael Critchley on the Attorney General following the case dismissal
TOP STORY: Norcross Corruption Case Dismissed
A Superior Court judge dismissed the racketeering case against George Norcross, following indictments last summer. Judge Peter Warshaw said in his decision that the ‘indictment must be dismissed because its factual allegations do not constitute extortion or criminal coercion as a matter of law’, according to NJ Globe. The AG’s Office pledged to immediately appeal the decision, with AG Platkin saying it is a ‘reminder of how much work remains, and how difficult it will be to clean up government in our state’. Norcross’ attorneys and allies called for Platkin to resign, according to NJ Monitor. Platkin said that the defense’s ‘baseless threats’ merit ‘no response’ and that ‘if allowed to stand, this decision would send a message to every resident of our State that there are two systems of criminal justice — one for the absolute most wealthy and well-connected few, and one for everyone else’, according to NJ Globe.
Governor Murphy’s budget proposal drew reactions from business and political leaders, according to NJ Biz. The proposal is 67% higher than when he started, according to NJ101.5. Here are six key parts of the proposal, according to ROI-NJ.
The state has a $2M strategy to lure abortion providers away from other states, according to NJ.com.
The state warned against using license plates bought online, according to NJ101.5.
A pro-Trump ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ store in the state is shutting down after 3 years, according to NJ.com.
Habitat for Humanity is merging in northwest NJ, according to Lehigh Valley Live.
Rep. Van Drew defended his budget vote, according to SaveJersey.
Genova Burns welcomed Sandra Bograd as ‘of counsel’.
ICYMI: Murphy presented record $58.1B budget; Insider NJ’s Rising Generations publication.
NJ.com is launching a weekly ‘What Makes Jersey Run’ newsletter tracking the gubernatorial race, written by Brent Johnson.
The NJ Democratic Party is facing an identity crisis and fractures, according to NJ.com.
The NJ Moderate Party pledged to appeal a court ruling against fusion voting, according to NJ Globe.
Rep. Gottheimer doesn’t deny that his congressional campaign is funding a gubernatorial PAC, according to NJ Globe.
Mayor Baraka named three powerful women as his campaign co-chairs, according to NJ Globe.
In LD33, North Bergen Mayor Sacco is backing Alonso and Hector in the anticipated Assembly primary brawl, according to Hudson County View.
In LD35, prominent attorney Kenyatta Stewart is entering the Assembly primary, according to NorthJersey.com.
In LD37, Carroll and Stern will run in the Democratic Assembly primary, according to NJ Globe.
In CD8, independent Richard Barilla filed to challenge Rep. Menendez next year, according to Hudson County View.
Dolceamora launched her candidacy for Atlantic County Commissioner, according to Downbeach.
Union County Clerk Rajoppi announced her re-election bid.
ICYMI: Sacco scrapped w/ Stack; Sherrill won Monmouth Dems backing, anger at the convention; Sherrill rivals grumbled following Mercer convention; Dem candidates analyzed as the primary intensifies; Gottheimer, Sweeney positioning themselves as safe candidates
Governor Murphy wants to raise the special cannabis tax from $2.50 to $15 an ounce, according to NJ Monitor; Senate President Scutari says he’s not supportive of raising the tax now.
The Senate approved the ballot design legislation, according to NJ Monitor.
Senator Polistina introduced legislation to ban ‘automatic subscription’ campaign donations, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
Senator Cryan renewed his call for a state inspector general, according to NJ Globe.
Senator Pennacchio called for a state Department of Government Efficiency.
Assemblyman Inganamort slammed a 1,600% increase in pork-barrel spending under Governor Murphy, according to SaveJersey.
Assemblymembers Flynn and Scharfenberger slammed the Governor’s budget proposal as ‘reckless’.
Assemblyman DeAngelo took local youth on a ski trip.
Download Assemblywoman Sumter’s Women’s Power List publication.
In Atlantic City, the city is hiring a public safety director, according to the Press of Atlantic City. AC Executive Levinson is optimistic about the casino PILOT lawsuit after meeting with the DCA commissioner, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Barnegat, the council is weighing climate change impacts on coastal development, according to the Sandpaper.
In Bedminster, sewer service expansion is eyed, according to NJ Hills.
In Branchburg, the town is considering upgrades, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Eagleswood, elementary parents raised concerns about classroom environment, according to the Sandpaper.
In Edison, the town wants to ban bamboo, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Fairfield, the BOE discussed fiscal responsibility, according to NJ Hills.
In Hazlet, a development plan was rejected over fears it would dig into war vet graves, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Little Egg Harbor, residents are concerned about wildlife and coastal evacuation routes, according to the Sandpaper.
In Mendham, school districts face a dilemma on LGBTQ policies, according to NJ Hills. Kelly became the mayor again, according to NJ Hills.
In Montclair, the council appointed a new township manager, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Morristown, a $500k payment to a management company from the Housing Authority was suspended over cold apartments, according to Morristown Green.
In North Haledon, police are investigating mail theft reports at a post office, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Ocean City, DEI and committees were questioned at a BOE meeting, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Paterson, water fees are rising, according to NorthJersey.com.
In Sayreville, geese were found dead in a park, according to MyCentralJersey.
In Ship Bottom, an anchor returned to Borough Hall, according to the Sandpaper.
In Stafford, the BOE clarified the purpose of an upcoming hearing on the super’s contract, according to Sandpaper.
In Toms River, GOP rivals put up candidates to fight the mayor’s allies, according to the Asbury Park Press.
In Tuckerton, a council meeting had high tensions, according to the Sandpaper.
In Upper, the township will seek federal funding for a EMS building, according to the Press of Atlantic City.
In Warren, the school district is preparing for a referendum, according to NJ Hills.
AROUND THE WEB:
Murphy proposes higher spending, some higher taxes
John Reitmeyer, NJ Spotlight
- In his last year in office, Gov. Phil Murphy is seeking to enact a new state budget that increases spending in several key areas, including K-12 public schools, mass transit, direct property-tax relief benefits and public-worker pension funds.
Murphy’s huge budget has $1.2B for NJ roads in bad shape
Rick Rickman, NJ1015
- Gov. Murphy’s new $58.1 billion budget doesn’t include more spending on infrastructure as New Jersey roads still rank among the worst in the county. On Tuesday, Murphy unveiled the massive budget for Fiscal Year 2026. According to the governor’s office, it includes $1.23 billion for “critical investments in State and local highway and bridge projects.”
PJM Deflects Rate Increase Blame, Says Outside Factors Play Role
Gina G. Scala, The Sand Paper
- The regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of New Jersey’s electricity needs is pushing back against claims it is culpable for the double-digit rate increase slated to hit a third of Garden State residential and business electric consumers this summer. “Power prices are increasing because supply is decreasing, and demand is increasing. New Jersey is already an intensive net importer of power and will likely continue to be a net importer in the near future,” PJM said in a statement last week, adding its capacity market price highlights supply/demand challenge with higher pricing.
Highly contagious bird flu case being ‘monitored and contained’
Briana Vannozzi, NJ Spotlight
- The first case of bird flu at a New Jersey live poultry market has been confirmed. The state Department of Agriculture said the case came from a live bird market in Union County, although it wouldn’t divulge the exact name or location. The virus known as H5N1, a highly pathogenic avian influenza, was detected during a restocking inspection last week. State officials said the market was immediately closed and disinfected and will remain quarantined before being restocked with new poultry. It is the first positive case for domestic poultry here since 2023.
Heftier fee on high-end home sales to help fund housing programs?
Colleen O’Dea, NJ Spotlight
- Programs to help New Jerseyans who can’t make their rent or who are trying to buy a first home may be subsidized, at least in part, by raising the fees on high-cost home sales under Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget proposal.
The key spending priorities in Murphy’s budget
NJ Spotlight News
- Gov. Phil Murphy’s budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year includes many high-level spending priorities including property-tax relief, full funding of public schools and public-worker pension funds, modernizing New Jersey Transit and more investment in maternal health programs.
Work expected to cause delays on bridges into Atlantic City
Dan Grote, Press of Atlantic City
- The state Department of Transportation has scheduled maintenance Thursday and Friday on the Route 30 and 40 bridges that will involve several periodic openings of five to 10 minutes each between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., with 20-30 minute intervals between openings to allow for traffic to clear, Atlantic County said.
Egg prices in Trenton are high, but will likely get higher
LA Parker, The Trentonian
- U.S. egg prices soared to an average of $8.03 per dozen although a Trenton supermarket makes that price seem like small potatoes. Food Bazaar, located in the Roebling Market on South Clinton Ave., requests $11.99 per dozen of huevos grandes sold. Hey, geese that lay golden eggs can demand such costs, not chickens. President Donald Trump assured Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will be doing “something” about rising egg prices.
Casinos, online betting firms plan fight against New Jersey’s tax increase proposal
Wayne Parry, Press of Atlantic City
- Casinos, online betting companies and their political allies in both parties are gearing up for a fight against Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposal to raise taxes on internet gambling and sports betting — the two fastest-growing parts of New Jersey’s gambling industry.
Neighbors angry as ICE arrests owners of popular Jersey Kebab restaurant in South Jersey
Jeff Gammage, Philadelphia Inquirer
- The day after ICE agents arrested the Turkish immigrant owners of a popular South Jersey restaurant, upset neighbors responded by raising more than $150,000 to support the family. The Jersey Kebab restaurant in Haddon Township remained closed after federal agents took the middle-aged couple who own the business into custody at midmorning Tuesday.
NJ Comptroller investigating charter school group with campuses in Asbury, Neptune
Amanda Oglesby, Asbury Park Press
- A charter school company with campuses in Asbury Park and Neptune is under investigation by the Office of the State Comptroller following a series of high profile scandals. The New Jersey Office of the Comptroller — an independent state agency that holds public entities accountable and ensures the responsible use of tax money — is seeking College Achieve Public School’s contracts, lease agreements, spending documents, real estate transactions and financial documents, according to a Nov. 15, 2024, subpoena from Acting Comptroller Kevin Walsh.
NJ school bus reforms haven’t protected kids with disabilities. Mom asks ‘How many more?’
Gene Myers, NorthJersey.com
- Anabela Rossi recalls the last time she saw her son alive with a painful clarity. Matthew, a 19-year-old with muscular dystrophy and autism, was boarding a school bus outside his East Hanover home on the morning of Feb. 10, 2023. It would be their last moment together.
Murphy’s budget gets mixed response as millions meant for ‘clean’ climate are sent to NJ Transit
Steven Rodas, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
- They say the devil is in the details.
These four Camden food businesses received loans from the Camden Food Fund
Celeste E. Whittaker, Cherry Hill Courier-Post
- Nicole Campbell, co-owner of El Burger Bar Restaurant and Catering in Camden, was relieved when she learned they were receiving a $15,000 loan from The Camden Food Fund. The East Camden native owns the business with her brother Mark Campbell and they had a successful brick-and-mortar in Camden for five years. But the Campbells had to leave the space a year ago due to complications after renovating it twice and unsuccessfully trying to buy the building.
Why some say GPS made NJ travel worse, not better
Mike Brandt, NJ1015
- Times certainly have changed in the world of travel. Long gone are the days of having to fiddle with a giant paper map to figure out where you are. And it wasn’t just trying to figure out your route. Estimating mileage and trip time was also part of it. Can you imagine the horror?
Murphy’s last budget is $22.55B larger than Christie’s final proposal
Matt Rooney, Save Jersey
- Does anyone feel like they’re getting $22.55 billion more out of their state government than they were eight years ago? If you do, then please let the rest of us in on the secret! In 2017, Chris Christie introduced a $35.5 billion budget, Save Jerseyans. A lot of money.
Murphy celebrates “a full week of declining numbers” then says “status quo of lockdown will remain until new cases and fatalities decrease.” So, which of Murphy’s statements is accurate? He said 2 opposite things in a single paragraph of speaking.
He;s “vacationing” at his villa in Italy, while Covid surges and the state is paralyzed by “remote work”…………translation: NO WORK
That is what happens in practicality when they are “suspending their disbelief” (HR Clinton) in real numbers and going on predictive models to make decisions. And then after doing that, they vote with “feelings.”
lmao imagine supporting lockdowns after the largest mass death event in american history and calling that a feeling driven conclusion? maga chuds never fail to disappoint
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Murphy running for President is LAUGHABLE. Nased on what??
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Murphy doesn’t want to be the president, he wants to be a state trooper.
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lETS NOT FORGET that during the pandemic Donald Trump sent the MERCY, a fully equipped, COVID prepared Hospital ship to save lives of victims and healthcare workers . But Murphy in his wisdom would rather send Patients back to nursing homes that were ill-equipped to treat these patients so they could die , rather than utilize a life-saving gift and be like NY governor Cuomo, another anti-Trump
tool.
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Gun owners don’t have to talk about guns because they know that they have to come out and vote to protect their constitutional right to bear arms. The Supreme court decision has affirmed that right and somehow our “leaders” haven’t learned how to read.
NJ is one of the most corrupt and racist places to live. There’s “0” accountability for the criminal acts, corruption, and unfair treatment of the people of this state. It starts with our governor who cares less for truth and honesty. Continue to ruin the lives of the citizens of this state.
How about those unintended consequences.
New Jersey mandating that all cars being sold by 2035 be electric is telling us what we can or cannot buy with our own money. There will always be gasoline powered vehicles because of the power produced by internal combustion compared to the power produced by batteries; which is to say the more power the bigger the battery to the point of rediculousness. My thought is that if the state wants fewer gas powered vehicles on the road it should create a mass transit electric powered system that would emphasize convenience for commuters and everyday shoppers. Of course that would mean vehicles weighing tons more because of the size of batteries and that creates a whole other question of where to dispose of them (also for elelectric car batteries), since they are composed of highly toxic materials that can’t be burnt or buried. These are unintended consequences no- one is willing to grapple with until its too late. I think by 2035 th he electric car fantasy will go the same way the offshore wind farm has gone.
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The military serving in the Middle East represents every state in the Union. Those are our sons and daughters, Moms and Dads and yet we are very little to protect them, or REALLY retaliate when they’re attacked. Governor Murphy is the Chairman of the Democratic Governors Association, and past chair of the National Governors Association and yet you never hear him mention about any requests either organization makes to Biden to be more aggressive about protecting our kids in harms way. It’s as though it doesn’t seem to matter to them. No wonder we look so weak to the rest of the world.
Teaneck property taxes pays for the school budget. Teaneck High School students walk out. Is a Hamas military shuffle march property tax bill included?
I’m a conservative and I do believe life begins at conception but the problem is that each mother is responsible for that life and it is in the realm of her mental and physical health that she will either bring it to term or abort it. This should not be a political decision and should not be be dictated by thousand of strangers. The Supreme Court turned it over to the states but it still remains personal for the mother and her family.
I don’t think it should be an “agenda item” for any political party. A state medical society may want to impose a time frame within which an abortion can occur but even that may be subject to the mother’s doctor’s discretion.
I say just quit discussing it and leave it up to the mother a father.
Voting should be based on understanding what’s actually happening and knowing who would make life safer and more livable. The only way to do that is to get both sides of the information remembering there are always two sides to a story. Mainstream media in my area includes the Star Ledger and the Easton Express. If you look at the bylines of the opinions you will find writers from the Washington Post and Bloomberg, both notoriously on the left. Even the political cartoons are a dead giveaway. CNN and CNBC are also left leaning. So what are the options for getting opinions and news from the right? Fortunately cable news has Fox, which is near center, and Newsmax, and NewsNation which are full right. Watching these even just occasionally will show a much broader picture and give the reader more information with which to make an informed voting decision. And remember you DONT have to vote party if you feel there’s a wiser choice.
The governor signed off on having Narcan available in all schools grades 9 through 12. But what about the idea
of having Narcan available in ALL SCHOOLS in New Jersey?
How’s his for an idea? Uncover the identities of the un-elected advisors to Pres. Biden, and publish their names. That way there is actually someone to blame when we lose valuable lives from unanswered attacks by terrorist organizations. We know Biden isn’t making these decisions on his own. My guess is that these advisors will quit the team rather than take the heat for poor decisions, revealing a big weakness in this administration. It might lead to improvements to the decision-making process.
Note to Concealed Carry permit holders: make sure you subscribe to one of the insurance companies that specialize in CCP, ie: US LAW SHIELD. If you ever have to fire your weapon , that has to be the first phone call you make. The second is 911, the third is your family. With so many new permit holders there will probably be an increase in discharges until word gets out that it’s actually unsafe for criminals to be in New Jersey and crime will take a nosedive.
Now unless you have a conviction in your background you can get that CCP and really defend yourself and your family. And more women are applying which is great for family defense. The stats that record gun violence will have to be re-organized into guns used for crime and guns used to prevent crime. A lot of get-always here because sometimes just brandishing a firearm is enough to stop a crime. But it should be reported anyway..
The liability limits for taxi cabs are extreme starting July 1. It was a plan in place through the insurance banking committee and it was abruptly changed with an amendment. The guys are barely making a living today and you’ve increased their insurance. What’s fair is fair and this is not it was an incremental increase, which was fair, and was removed by the governor please refer back to the original plan
Iowa gets it right. What better school security is there than trained, armed teachers with concealed carry permits. You wonder what parents and local government officials when they oppose this idea. Apparently they would rather wait for some demented individual, either a student or maybe an ex student pulls out a handgun of his backpack , or a long gun out of a duffel and starts firing do they can call it in and wait for help to show up. This move would save many lives and I would heartily endorse this idea nationwide. Of course I’m just an average gun owner who believes that our kids are our most valuable asset and need real protection.
The problem with the Line is that there is no vetting process. Whoever pays the most and/or is specifically unqualified and therefore relegated to the status of puppet is who the county bosses support and threaten the committee members to support. My opponent said on-air that he will do whatever they tell him. What kind of leadership is that. I have 8-10 organizations endorsing me to his zero. I have served many statewide for almost 4 years while he has never helped anyone but himself. No-brainer who is qualified, and they know it. That’s why they are getting nasty and vile while I continue to take the high road.
With the mainstream media touting the current president and suddenly discovers he’s been lying to us all about how supportive he is of Israel when it is reported he is receiving BIG donations from Soros and Rockefellers , both proven anti-American donors, to become pro Palestinian and Pro Hamas and Anti Israel by holding up ammunition shipments to Israel. And solidly answering the question of why he never goes directly against Iran. Is the MSM party to this also. How can the general public now know who and what to trust. They warn us how terrible a trump administration will be as if they have totally forgotten how good we had it under Trump. All I can say is put on your big boy pants and tell us how it really is.
Studies show that recreational cannabis is responsible a 10% increase in motor vehicle accident deaths. These studies show that cannabis impairs driving ability and driving while high is common among regular users. Since cannabis is still an illegal drug, insurance companies are within their rights to deny coverage in for an accident ruled a DUI due to cannabis. However a state that approved its recreational use should be held accountable for any and all the consequences of that DUI. States are more interested in the money they make but they should accept the responsibility for having approved the use of recreational cannabis.
Could you please fix your “bay blood spots “ typo. It sounds like a horror movie. Although “baby blood spots” isn’t much better. Maybe there’s a clearer and less distressing turn of phrase for all of our sensitive readers, lol. Please and thank you.
Reclassifying marihuana from CI to any other category will involve Pharmacy because by law only a Pharmacist with a DEA license can purchase or sell any drug with a CII to CV
Classification. (CI is exempt because it’s heroine or any other drug with no medical purpose). This is a National problem because it is all under the DEA. And since marihuana is a hallucinogen among other things it requires control. The whole weed issue has put the cart before the horse and really requires reining in to have it conform
to the legal requirements. (Sorry Mr. Weedman). And recreational use will get the biggest hit because it will require a prescription
for medicinal use, but that cuts out the recreational aspect. Maybe in the future Pharmacists may be able to prescribe it but not yet. And how many physicians and Nurse Practitioners will want to be involved in the weed industry, I wonder? Lots of questions and few answers so far.
Changing the regulations to allow Optometrists to perform surgery is foolhardy and dangerous. Their training is doing vision tests and prescribing the correct glasses to improve vision. Only an MD in ophthalmology should be the one to do eye surgery.
That’s like asking the fellow filling your gas tank to fix a ball joint suspension.
This is not the answer to a shortage of ophthalmologists
Can’t seem to access the Steinberg column on Sam Alito, Sr. on your website. Suggestions?
Stop complaining about taxes ,our schools , our crime, ,after all folks we keep voting in the same Democrat party politicians each time .
For instance who would think that every Democrat who represents us in congress would vote for men playing in woman sports ,but they did , ask yourself are you the kind of a person who would kill ( sorry to use that word kill but hard not to since the law is that is a human being and if the mother is murdered it’s a double homicide ) a baby up to the moment of birth sorry to tell you that is the law in New Jersey.
So stop complaining your part of the problem.
NOTE TO SENIORS
I was 85 when I got my Carry permit. If you want to protect yourself and your family you are never too old to carry. As log as you can pass the test at the range, which is pretty simple, and you have a handgun you can handle (which is why I purchased a Walther CCP M2 PLUS which is easy to rack) and you have no police record or mental health problems, you can qualify. Of course you need to get a Federal weapons ID card, if you don’t already have one. We are targets because we are older and look easy. Well surprise , surprise. The more folks that are carrying the less crime because the bad guys wont know if you are armed and might not try something. By the way
it doesn’t matter- male or female!!
Great article, thanks for keeping us informed!
Assemblyman Schaer’s Bill to define antisemitism for New Jersey residents and to be able to react to it is great. But what about our kids going off to college, especially the Jewish kids. They should have a means to know what schools have active anti-Jewish protests, and/or pro-Palestinian demonstration allowed on and off campus. They should be able to feel safe wherever they go, and not have their studies interrupted by what I consider this unlawful activity. Are there websites with this kind of information posted?
Concerns about Jan 6 violence
The simple solution to allay the concerns of the Jan.6 violence happening again is to make sure the election is run in an honest and above board manner, which must include voter I.D. via a totally transparent system. Otherwise I’m betting all bets are off.
(The state’s voting system is secure, according to NJ Spotlight.)
This was without doubt one of the most farcical articles perhaps ever written. To give you an idea just how corrupt and lawless the voting system is, in 2021 Governor Murphy deviously ousted the Bergen County Superintendent of Elections with over 30+ years of experience (coerced and strongarmed into early retirement) in order to then deliberately and deviously insert Loretta Weinberg’s Chief of Staff who, had absolutely NO previous election experience whatsoever.
This was all masterfully formulated and then executed just several weeks prior to the Gubernatorial primary. But of course there was nothing nefarious regarding such an abrupt change.
Although Bergen County is not the largest County in New Jersey it is however home to the most registered voters of which the vast majority are also Democrats.
Keep in mind The Superintendent of Elections Office is also in charge of voter “registrations” – polls books, voting machines and of course – investigating any and all reports of voter fraud.
Murphy’s intentions had been to leave the position vacant until “after” the Gubernatorial Election in November but the media exposed his chicanery and he was forced to fill and announce his personal “appointment” immediately and how all of this came to light.
The former Superintendent of Elections was also a Republican and certainly would’ve never voluntarily retired “prematurely” but just prior to a major election. Her integrity was legendary throughout the entire County.
But of course there was nothing to Murphy’s sudden lead change “in the middle of the night” in Bergen County after the polls had already closed.
Murphy was and still remains loathed and despised by all because of his despotic actions and stance on the Covid lockdowns. He knew there was no other way he could ever beat Ciattarelli and never did. But certainly not legally nor ever legitimately. But keep believing “the voting system in NJ” is actually secure.
Once Trump pardons the Jan 6 participants they should immediately begin Class Action suit against Nancy Pelosi who was instrumental in conducting a huge Political Kangaroo Court unfairly sending hundreds of of participants to jail. They should seek 200 million dollars for redress as well as compensation for Ashley Babbit’s shooting for being unarmed and unthreatening and totally not deserving of a death sentence. And it should cover the medical needs of those jailed who were denied adequate medical care. This was a total abuse of politely power and a Class Action suit is needed to clear the air.
The selling off the wall piecemeal by Biden’s administration was not addressed, but it has to be looked at as a huge black eye for Biden. To counter this it seems prudent to advise those companies that bought in to the “Great American Fraud” that returning their purchase is a most patriotic act, even if there is a monetary reward of maybe 25 cents on the dollar, as well as not being seen to be in collusion with the deep state.in this fraudulent act. Remembering that American taxpayers already paid millions for the wall and would very much appreciate getting it back to increase Homeland Security, which was its purpose in the first place.
I have relatives that live in Texas, they have to live in fear?
I don’t think so.I don’t hear any Democrats having any spine to challenge Biden.Who did he let skate? If they were so innocent he wouldn’t have to pardon them would he
Bravo to New Secretary of Homeland Security Norm for deputizing the national guard to give them the power to arrest illegals attempting to enter our country illegally. That same idea might work in sanctuary states by deputization of police to be able to bypass governors another elected officials, such as mayors and city and county commissioners. Deputization is a weapon not often used but in this instance it would work to accomplish the mission of Homeland Security.
On another note the overt anger shown towards Kash Patel by the Democratic senators is telling. His confirmation will mean the entire mission of the Democratic Party will be deep sixed by the cleansing of the FBI’s weaponization. It means our country will be back to Constitutional Republic. Of course if the mainstream media media wants its audience back it might want to go along with Constitutionality also.
as the upcoming audit of the Department of Education approaches it would wise to consider the amount of money going into education is not producing the results one would hope for. US is on the bottom of the list for the number of our kids falling below in their education levels. I think the states would beach be more efficient in that area as the parents receive the power to demand what the kids are taught and have the ability to vote on who serves as Principal, and can fire teachers that are judged ineffective, as the rule of tenure is eliminated as proposed by the President. If the Department of Education is too large and too frivolous with OUR money is should be gone, and I”m sure Mrs. McMahon would sure of that, after the DOGE audit.