Clay Higgins released a report with some shocking information about the J13 attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The FBI scrubbed the crime scene and gave the okay to cremate the shooter’s body. Thomas Crooks was cremated on J23. Republicans planned to have the body examined for their report, but he was cremated before they could. […] The post WTH! The FBI Cover-Up of J13 Is Much Worse Than We Thought appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The Kamala Harris Campaign recently published an image of her with the text, “we are not going back.” Will Democrats seek to replace her or Tim Walz from the ticket as their numbers start to tank? All it may take is another trip to the grocery store or a fill-up at the pump for reality to set back in for Americans excited about her candidacy. Most Americans would certainly like to “go back” to affordable gas prices, groceries, housing, and electricity. Regardless of the ticket, any Democratic nominee would likely continue down the same policy path that has wrecked the American economy and — perhaps most importantly — dismantled our energy dominance. Why does energy matter when everyone is talking about inflation, the border, and global conflicts? Because everything we do depends on access to affordable, reliable energy—and that means our next president’s energy policy will shape the future of America and the world. The Democrats’ vision for expensive, scarce, and government-controlled energy, dependent on the whims of the weather, is as reliable as Obamacare is affordable, and it would spell disaster for our nation. Kamala Harris’ record on energy is clear. She endorsed California’s cap-and-trade carbon tax, co-sponsored the Green New Deal, and cast the tie-breaking vote on the Inflation Reduction Act, which is, as one journalist aptly put it, “the first major climate legislation…EVER!” These are the same policies that have driven California’s energy prices to astronomical levels and have left tens of thousands of people in the dark — literally. In California last year, 215,000 people had their power disconnected for inability to pay, and over 40,000 of those households still had not had their services restored by year’s end. For those individuals, residential lease and mortgage terms are violated and homeowners insurance policies are canceled because requirements to keep utilities connected aren’t being met. These 40,000 people are at the highest risk of homelessness, all because they couldn’t afford to pay their energy bills. This is not just a California story — though the numbers are much higher there, it’s a nationwide crisis unfolding under the Democrats’ watch. In California last year, nearly 27% of Californians missed payments on utility bills — compared to 16% nationwide, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey. The previous year saw 5 million Americans receive disconnect notices from their utility companies. The pattern is clear: the Democrats’ energy policies, embraced in California, are making it harder for everyday Americans to keep their lights on. Under the Trump administration, Americans enjoyed the benefits of a robust energy sector. The United States became a net energy exporter for the first time in decades, and American households saved an average of $2,500 a year on energy costs alone. Today, under the Biden-Harris administration, American families are paying $5,200 more per year, thanks to the Biden-Harris policies that have attacked the energy industry and levied higher costs on everything. Harris’s stance on fracking is particularly troubling for energy-producing states like New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming as significant portions of their energy are produced on federal lands. In 2019, she unequivocally stated, “There is no question I’m in favor of banning fracking. And, starting with what we can do on day one around public lands, right!” In New Mexico, nearly two-thirds of energy production occurs on federal lands, generating over $6 billion in tax revenue. A Harris administration would be a direct threat to this critical industry, leaving millions unemployed and our nation more dependent on foreign oil. Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. The consequences would be equally dire in states like Pennsylvania, and Ohio where auto production is a key economic driver. A Harris/Walz regime, with its bureaucratic deep state, would continue to unleash attacks against the energy and auto manufactures in these states. Chinese EV battery maker Gotion has already set up shop in Michigan, claiming U.S. federal and state tax subsidies while also receiving subsidies from the Chinese Communist Party. This is the kind of pro-China double-dealing that is resulting in, as President Trump predicted, a “bloodbath” for the American auto industry. No wonder President Trump said he was “thrilled” with Tim Walz as Harris’ the VP pick. Not content with a centrist candidate to balance the ticket, Harris instead chose another hard leftist, verging on communist. The Democrats’ regime is no friend to American energy producers or the American automotive industry. And, as Harris has made clear, “we are not going back.” In the end, the choice is clear. America needs leadership that will protect our energy independence, lower costs for American families, and strengthen our economy. The alternative is more of the same disastrous policies that have plagued California and could result in the United States being known as Kamalafornia — where energy is expensive, scarce, and unreliable, and where the American dream is slipping further out of reach for millions. * * * The Honorable Jason Isaac, a former Texas state legislator, is CEO of the American Energy Institute. The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Daily Wire.

Three of the four men arrested for the alleged murder of “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor have been previously arrested and released, and Wactor’s best friend says their cases are the result of Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón’s policies. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Police Department announced that it had arrested four men – all members of the Florencia 13 gang – in connection to the murder of Wactor on May 25. The four suspects are: Robert Barceleau, 18, of Huntington Park; Leonel Gutierrez, 18, of Los Angeles County; Sergio Estrada, 18, of Los Angeles County; and Frank Olano, 22, of Inglewood. Micah Parker, Wactor’s best friend, blames the death of his friend on the men believed to be involved and on L.A. District Attorney George Gascón’s soft-on-crime policies. “This has become a very pro-criminal city, straight up.” Parker told The Daily Wire in an interview. “Everything has to be ‘oh, well, what’s the background, what’s their life like?’ But no, it should be, ‘you break the law, you pay the price,’ and with George Gascón’s policies, it’s very much gotten away from that.” The men arrested for murdering General Hospital star Johnny Wactor had all already been arrested in Los Angeles — but were released under liberal DA George Gascón. @AsheSchow just interviewed Wactor’s best friend, who says LA has turned into a “pro-criminal city” pic.twitter.com/1K8Lw6GFU5 — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) August 16, 2024 Barceleau, Gutierrez, and Estrada – the three 18-year-olds – were arrested on suspicion of murder, while 22-year-old Olano is believed to be an accessory. All four are being held in lieu of a $2 million bond. Inmate records reviewed by The Daily Wire show that Barceleau, Gutierrez, and Olano all have previous arrests, with Olano having a previous conviction. Barceleau and Gutierrez were both arrested and released after Wactor’s murder, CBS News reported. The fact that these men had been arrested and released – some prior to Wactor’s murder – didn’t sit well with Parker. “It’s infuriating,” Parker said. “[Olano] was arrested before the murder, imagine if [he] had stayed in jail, maybe none of this would have happened. And they had them in custody – one of them, 11 days after the murder – and yet, they were released on bond. After an assault with a deadly weapon charge.” Eleven days after Wactor was murdered, Barceleau was arrested for an assault with a deadly weapon. He was also arrested in July for an undisclosed misdemeanor. He received a citation for the misdemeanor and was released on $125,000 bail for the assault with a deadly weapon charge. Gutierrez was arrested for felony vandalism on July 19, nearly a month before he was arrested for Wactor’s murder. The reason given for his release was that he was a juvenile, even though he is 18. Frank Olano had been arrested twice before Wactor’s murder, once in 2022 for a felony, and again in 2023 for two more charges, including another felony, for which he spent a few days in jail. Olano received probation for felony vandalism during Wactor’s murder, CBS reported. Gascón survived a recall election but faces a hard-fought re-election bid against challenger Nathan Hochman.

A Boeing 737 that was carrying Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance was forced to make an emergency landing on Friday at Milwaukee International Airport over possible issues with the aircraft. The plane, dubbed Trump Force Two, had to return to the airport around 1:30 p.m., shortly after takeoff, and was cleared to fly again about an hour later. “The pilot advised there was a malfunction with the door seal. After declaring an emergency, Trump Force Two returned to Milwaukee,” said Taylor Van Kirk, a spokeswoman for the senator. “As soon as the issue was resolved, the plane returned to its originally planned flight path back to Cincinnati.” Vice Presidential Candidate J.D. Vance’s plane has made an emergency landing at Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport. ARFF responded, Trump Force Two landed safely. #jdvance #donaldtrump #trump #maga #makeamericagreatagain #gop #republican #wisgop #milwaukee #wisconsin pic.twitter.com/MaUjuQa27Z — Asher Heimermann (@AsherHeimermann) August 16, 2024 Last week, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s plane was forced to make an emergency landing after experiencing a mechanical issue. Trump was on his way to a rally at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse at Montana State University in Bozeman last Friday when the plane was forced to land in Billings, located approximately 150 miles east of Bozeman. Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. Trump was holding the rally to help boost Republican Senate nominee Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL, in his race against Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) — a race that will go a long way toward determining which party controls the U.S. Senate starting next January. Following a mechanical issue on his plane, @realDonaldTrump walks off his plane in Billings MT, to get on a smaller plane, to continue to Bozeman for a fundraiser and rally. pic.twitter.com/RIVgPUNEKC — Doug Mills (@dougmillsnyt) August 9, 2024

After U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released their border encounter numbers for July 2024, showing such numbers have surpassed 10 million, along with roughly 2 million known gotaways, since Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took office, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) blistered the Biden administration for their failure to control the border. “Despite the false narrative they’re attempting to project, the unprecedented border crisis the president and his ‘border czar’ have created continues to rage on,” Green stated. “This administration is orchestrating a massive shell game, encouraging otherwise-inadmissible aliens to cross at ports of entry instead of between them—thereby creating a façade of improved optics for the administration, but in reality imposing a growing burden on our communities. Total encounters at our ports—land, sea, and air—are up exponentially this fiscal year compared to the Biden-Harris administration’s first year in office, and are on track to surpass last year’s total. Since January 2023, more than 1.28 million inadmissible aliens have been granted entry to our country at official ports of entry through just the CBP One and CHNV mass-parole programs Biden and Harris created. And now the CHNV program has been halted due to massive fraud.” “Even if another illegal alien did not cross our Southwest border for the remainder of Biden-Harris’ term, the millions they have already allowed into our country have done damage that will take decades to remedy,” he continued. “And for the families of Americans like Laken Riley, Rachel Morin, and Jocelyn Nungaray, that damage will never be undone.” Riley’s body was found February 22 on the University of Georgia campus after she had gone for a jog, with police beginning a search for her after she did not return home. Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, a Venezuelan national, was arrested and charged the following day. Tickets for “Am I Racist?” are on sale NOW! Buy here for a theater near you. Rachel Morin, 37, a mother of five, was murdered in Maryland last year. Victor Antonio Martinez Hernandez, 23, an illegal immigrant was accused of raping and murdering Morin six months after illegally crossing the southern U.S. border. Nungaray, 12, was is believed to have been murdered by two adult illegal immigrants from Venezuela in June of this year.

Kamala Harris' decision to select Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate for the 2024 election has been met with growing concern within the Democratic Party. While Walz's reputation as a progressive governor who has successfully implemented a far-left agenda in Minnesota initially appeared to be a strategic choice, his complex history and political baggage are now emerging as potential liabilities that could hinder Harris' campaign. Walz, who gained national attention for his progressive reforms in Minnesota, including universal background checks for gun purchases and expanded school meals, was chosen to appeal to working-class voters in the Rust Belt. However, his handling of significant crises during his governorship, particularly the George Floyd protests and the COVID-19 pandemic, has provided ample ammunition for Republican attacks. Critics argue that his delayed response to the riots following Floyd's death, which led to the burning of a police precinct in Minneapolis, exemplifies his weak leadership during critical moments​. https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1824494631968714989 Moreover, Walz's stance on China has become another point of contention. His nuanced approach, which includes advocating for cooperation with Beijing while criticizing its human rights abuses, has been seized upon by Republicans as evidence of his "soft" stance on China. This has sparked concerns that his foreign policy views might alienate voters who are increasingly wary of the Chinese government's global ambitions. The Trump campaign, in particular, has highlighted Walz's comments about not viewing China as an adversary, branding him as out of touch with mainstream American sentiment​. The scrutiny of Walz's ties to China comes at a time when the U.S.-China relationship is a central issue in American politics. Walz's extensive engagement with China, which includes numerous visits and efforts to foster cooperation, is being portrayed by some as a vulnerability that could weaken the Harris-Walz ticket. Critics have gone so far as to label his potential policies toward China as the "weakest in generations," a claim that Walz's supporters dispute by pointing to his advocacy for human rights and democracy in Hong Kong​. https://x.com/TONYxTWO/status/1822001500953960664 Despite these challenges, Walz's supporters argue that his deep connections to the working class and his military service make him a valuable asset to the Harris campaign. Walz's background as a high school teacher and his long tenure in the Army National Guard resonate with voters who feel disconnected from the political elite. His ability to win in rural, traditionally conservative areas of Minnesota demonstrates his appeal to a broader electorate, which is crucial for Democrats aiming to rebuild the "Blue Wall" in the Midwest​. However, the far-left policies that Walz has championed in Minnesota could prove to be a double-edged sword. While they endear him to the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, they also provide fodder for Republicans who are eager to paint the Harris-Walz ticket as too extreme for mainstream America. This is particularly significant in swing states, where voters may be more conservative and wary of the progressive agenda that Walz represents. As the 2024 election approaches, the question remains whether Walz's progressive record and controversial stances will energize the Democratic base or alienate moderate and independent voters. What is clear is that the Harris-Walz ticket will face intense scrutiny from both sides of the political spectrum as they navigate the complex landscape of American politics. The post Tim Walz: A Far-Left Liability for Kamala Harris? appeared first on The Conservative Brief.