Steve Bannon, MAGA firebrand and ex-Trump strategist, tore into the first Trump administration’s failure to jail Hillary Clinton for stashing classified intel on an unsecured email server, sparring with liberal host Bill Maher on HBO’s [...] The post ‘Lock Her Up!’ Bannon Rips Trump for Letting Hillary Clinton Skate Free in First Term appeared first on The People's Voice.

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A U.S. official told Reuters that Dan Caldwell, the top adviser to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was escorted out of the Pentagon on Tuesday after being identified in an investigation into internal leaks. Caldwell has been placed on administrative leave due to what the official described as “an unauthorized disclosure.” He was involved in […] The post Sec. Hegseth’s Top Adviser Escorted Out of the Pentagon Over a Leak appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The Federal News Network reports that the IRS is planning to cut up to 40% of its workforce after wrapping up this year’s tax filing season. An internal memo obtained by Federal News Network states the IRS will begin sending out bi-weekly Reduction in Force (RIF) notices starting this week. By the end of these […] The post IRS to cut 40% of the Work Force appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Japan’s population plummeted for the 14th year in a row in 2024, declining by nearly 900,000 people despite massive government spending aimed at encouraging childbirth. New data released on Monday by Japan’s Internal Affairs Ministry shows the number of Japanese nationals declining by 898,000, marking the steepest annual decline since authorities began keeping records in the 1950s. Roughly a quarter of the decline came in the 15-64 age demographic, which fell by 224,000 in a severe blow to the nation’s tax base, according to Bloomberg. The country’s fertility rate in 2023 stood at just 1.2 expected births per woman over her lifetime, far below the 2.1 needed to maintain a stable population, reflected in Japan’s child population declining to a record-low 11.2% of the population, 13.8 million, after a decline of 343,000 last year. The sharp demographic downturn comes despite the Japanese government approving a $25 billion package in late 2023 to expand child allowances, improve childcare, and increase education support, only for birth rates to plummet further. Former Health Minister Keizo Takemi described Japan’s demographic outlook as “critical,” warning the country only has until the 2030s to reverse course, per Newsweek. Surveys show many younger Japanese are reluctant to marry or have families, discouraged by bleak job prospects, rising living costs outpacing salary growth, and corporate cultures incompatible with dual-income parenting. The nation’s population is projected to shrink by approximately 30% to 87 million by 2070, when four out of every ten Japanese will be 65 or older, potentially placing a crippling strain on Japan’s extensive welfare state, according to the Associated Press. Experts like Ekaterina Hertog, an associate professor at the Oxford Internet Institute and Institute for Ethics in AI who researches the societal impact of Japanese labor practices, are concerned that monetary incentives simply won’t be enough to increase fertility simply due to how Japanese culture has developed in the modern era. “Marriage trends in Japan and South Korea are significantly shaped by economic conditions and their intersection with gender roles,” she told Newsweek. The number of annual marriages on the island nation dipped below 500,000 for the first time in 90 years in 2023. Hertog explained that Japanese women still have the expectation of prospective husbands fulfilling the “traditional male breadwinner” role, causing many lower-paid men to postpone marriage or skip it entirely. “Another important set of factors are family norms, that prescribe children’s support of elderly parents and the difficulty of negotiating them in societies which have had low fertility rates for decades,” she added. Ryuichi Kaneko, demographer and professor at Meiji University, told the Asahi Shimbun newspaper: “I believe one of the reasons Japan’s declining birthrate has become especially severe is that, in the postwar period, the country built a society that prioritized economic activity to an extreme degree.” “We believe the declining births has not been effectively controlled,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters regarding the new demographic data, according to the Associated Press. This trend has been reflected in other Southeast Asian countries post-World War II, with China, South Korea, and Taiwan all experiencing similar if not more severe declines in fertility following mass urbanization, demanding work cultures, and changing attitudes toward marriage. Similar trends are emerging in the United States, where fertility rates have dropped to 1.67 births per woman — also below the 2.1 replacement level — despite various government incentives for families. Both nations are discovering that financial packages alone may be insufficient to overcome deeper cultural and economic factors affecting family formation decisions. With fewer working-age citizens supporting a growing elderly population, Japan’s traditional social welfare systems face unprecedented strain — creating economic challenges that many other developed nations may soon confront.

A Georgia man has been arrested for making explicit death threats against former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard and her husband, as federal authorities tighten enforcement against threats toward political figures. The case underscores how credible threats—backed by specific intent and means—can cross the line from free speech into federal crime. Violent Threats Trigger Swift Arrest 25-year-old Aliakbar Mohammed Amin of Lilburn, Georgia, is now in federal custody after allegedly sending a series of violent threats between March 29 and April 1, 2025. His messages included direct threats to Gabbard’s life and her family, with lines like: “You and your family are going to die soon.” “Prepare to die, you, Tulsi, and everyone you hold dear. America will burn.” Amin’s messages reportedly referenced Gabbard’s Texas residence and included plans for violent action, stating, “I will personally do the job if necessary.” The FBI arrested him on April 11, charging him under Title 18 U.S. Code § 875, which criminalizes transmitting interstate threats of harm. When Threats Become Federal Crimes Federal authorities make arrest decisions based on a few critical factors: Specificity of the threat (time, place, method). Credibility and means to carry out the threat. Evidence of planning or intent, including prior behavior or possession of weapons. Pattern of harassment, especially if threats escalate over time. In Amin’s case, the FBI uncovered disturbing photos showing guns pointed at images of Gabbard and her husband, as well as violent social media posts. A search of his home revealed at least one firearm, prompting immediate federal action. FBI ARRESTS Aliakbar Mohammed Amin in Georgia for making threats against President Trump and Tulsi Gabbard pic.twitter.com/UsGsKDhNQ1 — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 12, 2025 Acting U.S. Attorney Richard S. Moultrie, Jr. stated firmly: “Threatening to harm public officials is a criminal act that cannot be excused as political discourse.” DOJ Sends a Clear Message A U.S. Magistrate ordered Amin held without bond pending trial. The Department of Justice emphasized that politically motivated threats—regardless of ideology—will be aggressively prosecuted. Special Agent in Charge Paul Brown of the FBI Atlanta office warned: “Let this arrest serve as a clear warning: if you engage in this kind of criminal behavior, you will be caught, and you will go to prison.” Man arrested in Georgia for threats against Tulsi Gabbard, her husband https://t.co/I7XD7fodeh — Fox News Politics (@foxnewspolitics) April 14, 2025 The case highlights a growing pattern of violent rhetoric escalating into criminal conduct, especially in an increasingly tense political climate. Officials warn that even if the person issuing threats doesn’t act, the threat alone—if credible—can lead to arrest and prosecution. Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat turned independent with a rising national profile, has yet to publicly comment on the arrest, but sources say security around her and her family has been significantly increased. As political tensions rise nationwide, the FBI and DOJ are clearly drawing a line: threats won’t be tolerated—no matter who you are or who you’re targeting. Sources: FBI arrests man for allegedly sending threats to Tulsi Gabbard | Fox News Georgia man accused of threatening Tulsi Gabbard | State | griffindailynews.com