Leah Barkoukis
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Why Drew Barrymore's Interview With a Trans Activist Is Getting a Lot of Attention
But according to some critics, the idol worship has reached a new low thanks to actress, producer and talk show host Drew Barrymore. During one part of a recent interview, Barrymore is seen getting down on her knees before trans activist and TikTok influencer Dylan Mulvaney. While Barrymore regularly personalizes her interviews in this way, critics are nonetheless calling the move "bizarre,"… → Read More
'Absolutely Satanic': Critics Rip Biden for His Response to Efforts Restricting Treatment for Trans Youth
During an interview with “The Daily Show” released on Monday, President Biden criticized efforts to restrict gender-affirming treatment in Florida, claiming such moves are “close to sinful.” “What’s going on in Florida is, as my mother would say, close to sinful. It’s just terrible what they’re doing,” he said. “It’s not like a kid wakes up one morning and says, ‘You know, I decided I wanted to… → Read More
Here Are the 37 Democrat-Held House Seats Republicans Are Targeting in 2024
The National Republican Congressional Committee released a list on Monday of dozens of House seats currently held by vulnerable Democrats they’re looking to flip in the 2024 election. “Republicans are in the majority and on offense,” NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) said in a statement. “We will grow our House majority by building strong campaigns around talented recruits in these districts… → Read More
Whitmer Finally Admits What Everyone Else Knew About Her COVID Policies From the Beginning
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan had some of the most restrictive policies in the nation. Not only were many of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s orders ridiculous, but they were also completely arbitrary. Residents could enter hardware stores, but were prohibited from certain aisles that sold gardening supplies, for example. They could enjoy the great lakes on kayaks, canoes and… → Read More
What McCarthy Just Vowed to Do With the Jan. 6 Tapes Will Enrage the Establishment
In the name of transparency, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has vowed to release the Jan. 6, 2021, security footage to the general public. During an interview with Breitbart, McCarthy explained the more than 40,000 hours of tape will need to be reviewed first to address any security concerns. The pledge comes after the California Republican gave the footage to Fox News’s Tucker Carlson, who has… → Read More
KJP on J6: It 'Cost Police Officers Their Lives'
During Thursday’s press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the administration agrees with the criticism of Tucker Carlson's reporting on footage from Jan. 6, which she said "cost police officers their lives." "Look, we agree with the — the chief of Capitol Police and the wide range of bipartisan lawmakers — you heard them all yesterday; you guys reported on it — who… → Read More
White House Presents Awards to Group of Women on Int'l Women's Day...But Something Was Off
During the 2023 International Women of Courage Awards on Wednesday, the White House drew criticism for giving an award to a biological male. The event, now in its 17th year, honored a group of women from around the world “who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength, and leadership in advocating for peace, justice, human rights, gender equity and equality, and the empowerment of women and… → Read More
Musk Has the Best Response to McConnell's Criticism of J6 Footage
Twitter chief Elon Musk, a champion of free speech and transparency, had the perfect response to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s criticism of the previously unseen Jan. 6 footage Fox News’s Tucker Carlson aired this week. “With regard to the presentation on Fox News last night, I want to associate myself entirely with the opinion of the chief of the Capitol Police about what happened on… → Read More
Carlson Responds to 'Hysteria' From Schumer, McConnell Over Jan. 6 Footage
Fox News's Tucker Carlson blasted the D.C. uniparty following Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's responses to his reporting on previously unseen footage from the January 6 Capitol riot. Schumer, for his part, called for the censorship of Carlson, arguing "democracy depends on it." “I don’t think I’ve ever seen an actor treat the American people and… → Read More
KJP Ripped for What She Just Claimed About the Fentanyl Crisis
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre raised eyebrows on Tuesday for completely out of touch claims about the fentanyl crisis. Her response came after Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy asked the spokeswoman about the killing and kidnapping of Americans who crossed the border into Mexico from Brownsville, Texas. "So cartels kill Americans on this side of the border with… → Read More
Talk of Biden Administration Reinstating Detention of Migrant Families 'Infuriates' Advocates
The Biden administration is reportedly considering detaining migrant families who illegally enter the United States, rather than temporarily releasing them, which would mark a major reversal for President Biden, who vowed to take a different approach to border policies than his predecessor. According to a New York Times report, the measure is being considered as the administration—already… → Read More
Sanders 'Shocks the Socialist World' With What He Said on Bill Maher's Show
Self-described democratic socialist Bernie Sanders was stumped during an interview with Bill Maher on Friday when asked about the difference between equity and equality. “Are we confusing equality of opportunity with trying to guarantee equity in outcomes,” the host of “Real Time with Bill Maher” asked the senator and author of the new book, “It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism.” "I think this… → Read More
The Florida Bill That's Being Denounced as 'Insane' and an 'Embarrassment'
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich blasted a controversial bill in Florida that would require bloggers who write about elected officials to register with the state. If the bloggers are paid for the content they produce about the governor, lieutenant governor, cabinet members or legislative officials, they would have to disclose how much they received and by whom. Late reports would be subject to… → Read More
Critics Not Convinced by Latest Photos of Fetterman 'on His Way to Recovery'
Sen. John Fetterman, who checked himself into Walter Reed Medical Center on Feb. 15 to be treated for clinical depression, is “on his way to recovery” Fetterman's chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, said Monday on Twitter. "Productive morning with Senator Fetterman at Walter Reed discussing the rail safety legislation, Farm Bill and other Senate business," Jentleson wrote along with several photos… → Read More
'Stuck on Stupid': Critics Rip Biden for Denying World's Top Tennis Player Entry to US
The federal government is coming under fire from all sides for denying tennis star Novak Djokovic entry to the U.S. over his vaccine status. The 35-year-old Serbian player—currently ranked No. 1 in the world—requested a vaccine waiver, which would have allowed him to enter the U.S. as an unvaccinated foreign traveler to compete in a tournament later this month, but the Department of Homeland… → Read More
Walmart Closing Final Locations in Major US City, Months After CEO Warning About Retail Theft
Months after Walmart CEO Doug McMillon issued a warning about how rampant theft will impact its decion-making, the company announced its final two stores in Portland, Oregon, are closing at the end of the month. “The decision to close these stores was made after a careful review of their overall performance. We consider many factors, including current and projected financial performance,… → Read More
Manchin Asked Whether He'll Endorse Biden. Here's How the West Virginia Democrat Responded.
Sen. Joe Manchin declined to give his endorsement of President Biden if he becomes the Democratic presidential nominee, telling CBS’s “Face the Nation” he wants to see “who all the players are.” "Are you going to endorse Joe Biden if he runs re-election?" host Margaret Brennan asked the West Virginia Democrat. "There's plenty of time for the election. This is the problem with America right now.… → Read More
The Biden Tweet That Reportedly 'Infuriated' Democrats
President Biden reportedly “infuriated” Democrats after announcing he would not veto a Republican-led resolution in the Senate that would undo portions of a D.C. crime bill. After privately announcing his intentions to senators during a luncheon, he took to Twitter to publicly confirm his stance. “I support D.C. Statehood and home-rule — but I don’t support some of the changes D.C. Council put… → Read More
Here's Where Liz Cheney Landed a New Job
Former Rep. Liz Cheney, the anti-Trumper who lost her 2022 reelection bid, has landed a new gig at the University of Virginia Center for Politics, where she will serve as a professor of practice. “Preserving our constitutional republic is the most important work of our time, and our nation’s young people will play a crucial role in this effort,” Cheney said. “I look forward to working with… → Read More
Intelligence Agencies Debunk a Yearslong Narrative About the Havana Syndrome
After years of investigating, intelligence agencies have concluded the “Havana syndrome,” allegedly afflicting diplomatic staffers all over the world, cannot be tied to the actions of a foreign adversary. The CIA and six other intelligence agencies reviewed approximately 1,000 cases of career diplomats and those serving in U.S. missions abroad experiencing “anomalous health incidents,” such as… → Read More