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17 Jan 2025
#politics
CNSNews: Biden Unilaterally Decrees a 28th Constitutional Amendment
President Biden has declared the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment, despite it not meeting legal ratification requirements. The National Archivist stated that the amendment cannot be certified due to expired deadlines, maintaining that Biden's decree lacks enforceability.
This move has drawn criticism and mockery, with concerns it may lead to legal challenges for the incoming administration. The ERA initially passed in 1972 but failed to achieve the necessary state ratifications by the 1982 deadline.
The Federalist: Kristi Noem Confirmation Hearing Highlights DHS Rot
During a confirmation hearing for Kristi Noem as DHS head, GOP senators criticized current Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for failing to secure the border and for misusing DHS resources, such as establishing a Disinformation Governance Board. They expressed concerns that DHS has shifted focus from national security to policing American citizens.
Democrats also raised issues with DHS transparency and questioned Noem about her priorities, including disaster relief funding. Noem committed to ending certain policies and improving agency morale, emphasizing the need for DHS to refocus on its core mission of border security.
Fox News: Biden's last-minute constitutional change slammed by legal experts: 'Cynical and irrelevant'
Legal experts criticized President Biden's declaration of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as ratified, calling it "cynical and irrelevant." They argue that his announcement lacks constitutional authority and is a last-minute attempt to appease progressive elements within his party.
The ERA, aimed at prohibiting gender discrimination, was initially sent for ratification in 1972 but failed to meet the deadline set by Congress. Experts assert that to incorporate it into the Constitution, a new amendment process would need to begin.
Fox News: Trump urged to pardon 21 pro-life protesters prosecuted by Biden's Justice Department
A conservative law firm has formally requested that President-elect Donald Trump pardon 21 pro-life activists prosecuted by the Biden administration under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. The Thomas More Society argues that these individuals, including grandparents and clergy, were unjustly convicted for peaceful protests against abortion.
The petition highlights perceived disparities in the treatment of pro-life activists compared to other groups, claiming that the Biden administration's prosecutions reflect a politicized justice system. Trump has previously indicated his willingness to consider pardons for those he believes were unjustly persecuted.
Fox News: Recalled Oakland mayor indicted on federal corruption charges
Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao has been indicted on federal corruption charges alongside her boyfriend and two local business owners. The allegations include bribery related to city contracts and payments disguised as wages for a no-show job.
Thao's attorney claims the indictment lacks evidence, while the Duongs' lawyer argues the charges against his client are baseless. The case follows an FBI raid linked to Thao.
#foreignaffairs
Times Of Israel: CIA employee pleads guilty to leaking classified intel on Israel’s plans to strike Iran
A CIA employee, Asif William Rahman, pleaded guilty to charges of leaking classified documents regarding Israel's military plans against Iran. He admitted to illegally downloading, printing, and sharing sensitive information multiple times, including altering documents and distributing them to unauthorized individuals.
Rahman, who worked for the CIA since 2016, was arrested in Cambodia and faces sentencing on May 15. His actions led to the publication of classified information online, detailing Israel's military preparations in response to threats from Iran.
#military
GB News: Prince Edward heads to Estonia just days before Duchess of Edinburgh's milestone
The Duke of Edinburgh is currently in Estonia for military engagements, including a cold weather training exercise, ahead of his wife, the Duchess of Edinburgh's, 60th birthday. He is serving as Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Dragoon Guards and attended various military events during his visit.
The Duchess will celebrate her milestone birthday on January 20, with their daughter, Lady Louise, able to attend the festivities before returning to her studies at St Andrews University. The family is marking this occasion amidst the Duke's official duties abroad.
#culture
The Federalist: David Lynch’s Death Leaves A Great Void In Cinema
David Lynch, the iconic director known for his surreal and macabre storytelling, has passed away at 78 after battling emphysema. Celebrated for films like "Blue Velvet" and the series "Twin Peaks," Lynch's work explored the complexities of good and evil within an unsettling American landscape.
His unique vision and creativity earned him a place in the pantheon of American cinema, where his influence on culture and film remains profound. Lynch's legacy is marked by a blend of darkness and hope, reflecting his deep concern for humanity and the American experience.
#crime
Fox News: Man accused of woman's disappearance, murder previously charged with attempted murder, kidnapping
North Carolina authorities arrested Tyrell Jaquez Siermons, 30, for the first-degree murder of 25-year-old Heather Williams, who was reported missing on January 4 and found dead on January 10. Siermons has a lengthy criminal history and was on probation at the time of the alleged crime.
The Fayetteville Police Department linked Siermons to Williams' disappearance through the vehicle she was last seen entering. The investigation revealed that Williams had a cognitive impairment due to a past accident. Siermons is being held without bond.