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Today, Public Citizen co-presidents Robert Weissman and Lisa Gilbert sent a letter to Trump transition co-chairs Howard Lutnick and Linda McMahon requesting to be appointed as members of the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE). If appointed, Weissman and Gilbert would bring to the table years of experience advocating for the interests of consumers and the public. “Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy both hold financial interests that will be directly affected by federal budgetary policies — presenting substantial conflict of interest concerns,” said Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen. “Unlike Musk, neither Rob nor I, nor Public Citizen, has a financial interest in federal government contracts and spending. In bringing the consumer and public perspective to DOGE, we can offer views that are untainted by the appearance of corruption or self-dealing.” “All signs suggest the non-representative DOGE co-chairs aim to use ‘efficiency’ as a cover to drive a pro-corporate, anti-regulatory agenda and an ideologically driven social service cuts program. This would constitute an anti-efficiency agenda,” said Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen. “On the other hand, Lisa and I are prepared to offer a range of evidence-based efficiency proposals – to slash drug prices, end privatized Medicare, reduce the wasteful Pentagon budget – that would save American taxpayers and consumers hundreds of billions of dollars every year. We also have recommendations for smart, efficient public investments — in human development and to address climate change — that will have a positive monetary return for the government and society.” The letter also notes that appointing Weissman and Gilbert to DOGE would be an important step towards compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), which requires “the membership of the advisory committee to be fairly balanced in terms of the points of view represented and the functions to be performed by the advisory committee.” As things stand, DOGE’s membership falls far short of satisfying that requirement. You can read the letter in full here. To speak with Gilbert or Weissman, contact eleach@citizen.org.

'Hegseth, unlike most of D.C.’s leadership, understands the danger of gender radicalism'

'I also would not travel internationally'

'Lasting damage to America’s economy'

A Texas man allegedly sent sexually violent messages to Caitlin Clark

Jennifer Rubin's departure from the Washington Post marks a surprising turn in her career. Discover who she’s aligning with and what this means for the future of political commentary. The post Jennifer Rubin Blasts Bezos as She Quits WaPo… and You Won’t Believe Who She is Joining Forces With appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott takes a bold stance against federal directives, raising flags to full-staff in a statement of celebration for Trump's inauguration. Discover the implications of his decision. The post Leftists Furious as Governor Greg Abbott Orders Flags Raised to Full Staff in Texas for Trump’s Inauguration, Defying Joe Biden’s Order to Fly Flags Half-Mast appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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Journalist Mike Cernovich's effort to help victims of the Los Angeles area fires is getting tons of support. The post ‘Mind Blowing Generosity’: Mike Cernovich Helps Raise $238K for Los Angeles Fire Victims appeared first on Breitbart.

Reality star Khloe Kardashian is the latest Hollywood celebrity to hold Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) accountable for her disastrous handling of the historic fires, calling Bass a "joke" over accusations that she failed to properly fund the L.A. Fire Department. The post Khloe Kardashian Calls Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass a ‘Joke’ Over Handling of Fires appeared first on Breitbart.

As Canada navigates a precarious geopolitical landscape, Justin Trudeau's record on national security raises critical questions about sovereignty and defense readiness. Discover the implications of his leadership. The post Canada Adrift appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

A video shared on Facebook claims to show an electrical vehicle explosion in India. Verdict: False The car explosion was in Russian territory, not India. Fact Check: Social media users are sharing a video of a car explosion, claiming it shows an electrical vehicle in India being blown up. One user wrote,” EV car blast in

'We’ll first deal with people who are looting'

The donations will continue until morale improves.

Jennifer Rubin, whose Indian name is Harpie Who Hurls Hysteria, is exiting the far-left Washington Post in a huff to become editor-in-chief of a startup called The Contrarian. The post Nolte: Jennifer Rubin Exits WaPo to Spend More Time with Her Cats appeared first on Breitbart.

'10 writers writing the exact same articles as each other about Trump, every day'

The Revolving Door Project Executive Director, Jeff Hauser released the following statement:"The one constant within the Democratic Party is that its leaders will inevitably default to the belief that wisdom counsels caution. That is why it is unsurprising that Democrats are only offering more than perfunctory resistance to the few Trump nominees so brazenly offputting that they draw nearly uniform skepticism. For all the Trump nominees not accused of killing a dog or committing heinous crimes, Democrats do not seem poised to offer even a whisper of resistance, no matter how unqualified. For instance, Senate Democrats have failed to question how Scott Bessent’s experience of running a second tier hedge fund with declining assets under management* qualifies him to hold one of the most powerful economic policymaking in the world. Or how Chris Wright’s experience as an unhinged plutocrat out of touch with scientific reality would qualify him to manage some of the world’s most important laboratories. Joe Biden's degraded public communications capacity played an enormous role in the Party's past four years. While the Senate Democratic caucus is not exactly run by figures exuding vim and vigor, they should have learned from Biden's calamitously passive strategy. Yet there is no indication of a shift. By all accounts, Senate Democrats are seeking strategic retreat wherever possible, convinced that ‘opposition' is a bad strategy for the opposition party. Every senior Trump Administration official will have the discretion to exercise presidential authority on behalf of corporate interests in ways that will hurt ordinary Americans. Workers, consumers, breathers of air -- every typical American is at risk from the most corporate captured set of nominees in American history. Democrats should be telling this story now, not only to raise alarms ahead of the inauguration, but to be able to tell a compelling story about what went wrong and why when things inevitably decline across so many critical fronts in the next few years. Democrats do not have the votes to kill any of these nominations, but they do have the ability to begin drawing attention to the cronyism that will inevitably appear from within the Trump administration. Contrary to the party’s current position, being able to say ‘I told you so’ is helpful to future success. Donald Trump is no world bestriding electoral colossus -- even with substantial breaks, he has never received an outright majority of the vote and has generally been unpopular. Sadly, their latest defeat has left Democrats doubling down on an ostrich-like strategy of hiding their heads until Donald Trump goes away. But the MAGA movement will not go away on its own, it will have to be defeated. Defeating the MAGA movement does not require clever theories, it requires the hard work of opposition on behalf of the millions who will suffer at the hands of Trump's corporate cabinet. Democrats must find their inner populists and fight at all times, even in battles that they will almost certainly lose. There is never a better opportunity to find an opposition's voice than when a would-be populist President appoints a corporate owned cabinet." * "Scott Bessent’s hedge fund has seen up-and-down returns; Assets under management have plummeted from the fund’s initial George Soros funding. Of course, The Revolving Door Project remains opposed to the idea that Wall Street service qualifies one for public offices, but a checkered history on Wall Street seems even less impressive than a strong one.

A resurfaced video of LAFD's Diversity Chief raises questions about DEI practices, as her controversial remarks spark debate on the efficacy of diversity initiatives in emergency services. The post Video of LAFD Diversity Chief Resurfaces, Puts Blame of DEI Failures for Potential Victims ‘He got himself in the wrong place’ (Video) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

She invested more than 40 years on the set of 'General Hospital'

I'm not usually a fan, but Thomas Bach is a king for this

In a revealing interview, Chris Wray discusses his resignation from the FBI and defends the controversial Mar-A-Lago raid. Discover his insights and the implications for the Bureau. The post Chris Wray Reveals Why He’s Resigning from the FBI and Gives an Outrageous Defense of the Fascist Mar-A-Lago Raid (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

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Iran's unexpected offer of aid to California amidst the Los Angeles wildfires raises critical questions about the motives behind this humanitarian gesture. Explore the implications in our full analysis. The post BREAKING NEWS: Iran Surprises by Offering Aid to California Amid Los Angeles Wildfires – Humanitarianism or Politics? appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

ONE WEEK UNTIL TRUMP RETURNS ... JACK SMITH QUITS ... Special Counsel Jack Smith Resigns After Finishing Trump Investigations Special Counsel Jack Smith resigned from the Department of Justice on Friday, days after finishing his criminal investigations into President-elect Donald Trump and ahead of his inauguration.

In a tense exchange, Anna Corbett shares her frustration over a brief conversation with President Biden regarding her husband’s captivity. Discover the full story behind this heartbreaking situation. The post AWFUL. Joe Biden Speaks with Families of Americans Held by Taliban in Afghanistan – Whatever Happened to the Other 9,000 Americans Trapped in the Country? appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

'bulwark against Trump'

A recent poll reveals a surprising shift in public sentiment in Greenland, with a majority favoring potential integration with the United States. Discover the implications of this significant finding. The post ANOTHER STAR ON OLD GLORY? New Poll Shows That the Majority in Greenland Supports Becoming Part of the United States appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

The U.S. Supreme Court today denied fossil fuel industry requests to review a Hawai`i Supreme Court decision that allows Honolulu’s historic climate deception lawsuit against Big Oil companies to proceed toward trial. The ruling keeps Honolulu and other communities across the U.S. on track to put Big Oil companies on trial for lying to the public about their role in the climate crisis. This marks the fourth time since 2023 that the justices declined to consider an appeal from Big Oil companies in the growing number of state and local climate deception lawsuits they face. The U.S. Justice Department had urged the justices to deny Big Oil’s request to consider the Honolulu case. Richard Wiles, president of the Center for Climate Integrity, released the following statement: “Big Oil companies keep fighting a losing battle to avoid standing trial for their climate lies. With this latest denial, the fossil fuel industry’s worst nightmare — having to face the overwhelming evidence of their decades of calculated climate deception — is closer than ever to becoming a reality. Communities everywhere are paying dearly for the massive damages caused by Big Oil’s decades-long climate deception. The people of Honolulu and communities across the country deserve their day in court to hold these companies accountable.” Background on City and County of Honolulu v. Sunoco, et al.Honolulu’s lawsuit, City and County of Honolulu v. Sunoco, et al., seeks to make major oil and gas companies — including ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and BP — pay for the costs of local climate damages caused by the companies’ decades-long campaign of deception about the dangers of their fossil fuel products. Oil companies had asked the justices to review a ruling from the Hawai`i Supreme Court that found the federal Clean Air Act does not preempt state law claims to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their deceptive conduct. The fossil fuel industry and its backers have run a widespread media campaign in an attempt to influence the court to take the case. Justice Alito recused himself from the case. In a brief urging the Supreme Court to reject Big Oil’s petition, the Justice Department agreed with the Hawai`i Supreme Court that “the Clean Air Act does not categorically preempt respondents’ claims” in part because Honolulu’s claims “target only the [fossil fuel] products’ deceptive marketing.”Background on U.S. Climate Accountability Lawsuits Against Big Oil: Eleven attorneys general — in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico — and dozens of city, county, and tribal governments in California, Colorado, Hawai`i, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Washington, and Puerto Rico, have filed lawsuits to hold major oil and gas companies accountable for deceiving the public about their products’ role in climate change. These cases collectively represent more than 1 in 4 people living in the United States. Last year the attorney general of Michigan announced plans to take fossil fuel companies to court.

'Big Pharma continues to grow richer'

As California and Hawaii's governors unite against property speculators in the wake of wildfires, questions arise about the implications for private land ownership. Discover the full story. The post Gavin Newsom Admits He is Receiving Advice from Hawaii’s Governor as ‘Speculators Come in, Buying Up Properties’ Amidst Wildfires appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

This would be a job downgrade from hell

A post shared on social media purports that the iconic Hollywood sign landmark is currently on fire. Verdict: False The claim is inaccurate. Fact Check: 10 people have been confirmed dead in the current LA fires as tens of thousands of acres are burning, The Los Angeles Times reported. Some evacuation orders have been lifted as fires

In a startling interview, former FBI Director Chris Wray reveals the chilling extent of China's infiltration into U.S. infrastructure. Discover the implications of his alarming claims. The post Disgraced FBI Director Chris Wray Warns China’s Cyber Army Is Poised to Wreak Havoc on Critical U.S. Infrastructure at Any Time — Says Malware Is Already Embedded in Water, Energy, Gas Pipelines, Communications, and Transportation Systems appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

The virus was discovered in 2001.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lian Jian claimed in a Dec. 20 press conference that China does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. Verdict: False China does interfere in the internal affairs of other countries. Fact Check: A China-linked shipowner denied accusations from Taiwan that it damaged an undersea cable, according to Reuters.

As wildfires wreak havoc in Los Angeles, Leonardo DiCaprio’s private jet escape raises questions about his commitment to climate advocacy. Discover the backlash and the implications of his actions. The post Hollywood Elitist Leonardo DiCaprio and Girlfriend Flee LA Wildfires on Private Jet, Sparking Backlash Over ‘Climate Warrior’ Hypocrisy appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Governor Newsom's "Marshall Plan" promises a transformative vision for Los Angeles, but his recent interview raised more questions than answers. Discover the details behind this ambitious initiative and its implications. The post SmartLA 2028? — Newsom Announces “Marshall Plan” to Rebuild a New Los Angeles: “We Already Have a Team Reimagining LA 2.0” appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

The View co-host Sunny Hostin's husband has been named alongside 200 co-defendants in an expansive, $459 million New York insurance fraud lawsuit. The post Lawsuit — ‘The View’ co-Host Sunny Hostin’s Husband Accused of Insurance Fraud appeared first on Breitbart.

A newly surfaced video reveals the chilling moments leading to Rosanne Boyland's tragic death during the January 6 events. Discover the shocking details and implications behind this harrowing footage. The post NEW VIDEO Shows J6 Trump Supporter Rosanne Boyland Shot in the Face by Police Projectile, Then Pushed Down and Smothered, Before Metro Police Officer Beat Her with a Stick as She Died on US Capitol Steps appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

An attempt was made to destroy the final working pipeline carrying Russian gas energy into Europe, Moscow claims. The post Final Working Pipeline Bringing Russian Gas Into Europe Attacked, Claims Kremlin appeared first on Breitbart.

As California battles devastating wildfires, alarming theories suggest these disasters may be part of a larger scheme tied to the ambitious "SmartLA 2028" initiative. Discover the unsettling connections. The post California Wildfires Spark Shocking Conspiracy Claiming That Fires Were Intentionally Set to Pave the Way for AI-Controlled ‘SmartLA 2028’ Just in Time for 2028 Olympics appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

In a surprising appeal, Michael Cohen urges President Biden for a pardon, drawing parallels to Hunter Biden's situation. Discover the full details of this contentious interview and Cohen's reasoning. The post Low-Life Lawyer Michael Cohen Begs Joe Biden For Presidential Pardon: ‘I’m Somebody’s Son Also!’ (VIDEO) appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

In a passionate sermon, Pastor Jack Hibbs directly confronts California's Democratic leadership, attributing recent wildfire crises to their policy failures. Discover his bold claims and the implications for the state's future. The post Southern California Pastor Jack Hibbs TORCHES California’s Democrat Leadership in Fiery Sermon appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.

Green radicals from the Just Stop Oil activist collective defaced Charles Darwin's grave on Monday, claiming that humanity will not be able to adapt to the supposed climate crisis. The post Just Stop Oil Radicals Deface Charles Darwin’s Grave in Westminster Abbey appeared first on Breitbart.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's pivot towards free speech now creates competition between big tech over who can offer platforms allowing free and open expression. The post Mark Zuckerberg’s Pivot Creates Competition for Free Speech Amongst Big Tech appeared first on Breitbart.

Scientists are urging members of Congress to use their legislative power to defend science, fact-based policymaking and bedrock science-based policies that protect the public health and well-being of all people. Today, in the face of the incoming president's agenda, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) sent a petition signed by 25,219 scientists, experts and science supporters to every member of Congress asking them to stand up against attempts to politicize, eliminate or diminish scientific roles, agencies and federal research. At the same time, a coalition of 28 organizations that support scientific integrity sent an open letter to 99 U.S. Senators, some who will play a significant role in the confirmation of federal agency nominees. The letter asked them to ensure nominees are only confirmed if they have the necessary qualifications to succeed in their roles, do not have conflicts of interest, accept established science related to their agency’s mission and value the role of rigorous science, free from political interference, in government decision making. Federal scientists assess the safety of medicines, help communities more effectively recover from natural disasters, ensure our air is clean and our water drinkable, and so much more.In the first Trump administration, UCS documented more than 200 attacks on science by the administration with serious consequences, including using faulty science to justify restrictions on birth control, dangerous pollutants associated with lung damage, birth defects and death, and shutting down studies examining how common chemicals impact children. Looking ahead to the next four years, President-elect Trump has vowed to fire scientists, throw out science-based policies, dismantle scientific agencies and, slash policies that protect scientific research from censorship and suppression. “Rolling back science-based policies and silencing scientists has the potential to turn back the clock on the immense progress science has made over past decades, jeopardizing public health, economic stability, national security, and the future livability of the climate,” said Dr. Jennifer Jones, director of UCS’ Center for Science and Democracy. That’s why 99 organizations and 25,219 scientists and science supporters came together to ask Congress to defend against Trump’s anti-science actions. “Protecting science means protecting people—full stop,” said Jones. “The broad consensus among scientists demonstrates the urgency we all feel to protect independent science in government decision making.”In addition, UCS and the 99 organizations urge policymakers and the public to stand with scientists in their demand that the Trump administration respect facts and create policies that tackle climate change, invest in research and protect all communities.

Five hundred Navy SEALs, veterans, and other supporters are planning to march in support of Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth as he appears before senators for his confirmation hearing on Tuesday. The post Hundreds of Navy SEALs, Veterans to March in D.C. to Support Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation as Defense Secretary appeared first on Breitbart.

French President Emmanuel Macron's popularity has fallen since the Yellow Vest protests, while Marine Le Pen leads the pack of potential successors. The post Macron’s Popularity Falls to Lowest Since Yellow Vest Protests, Le Pen Leads Race to Replace appeared first on Breitbart.

The Los Angeles family behind that viral video of them singing a Catholic hymn over the remains of their devastated house after the wildfires said they just wanted to "thank God that we're safe." The post Family Praises God After Virgin Mary Statue Survives Their Home Destruction in L.A. Wildfire appeared first on Breitbart.