On Wednesday, the vast majority of House Democrats voted against legislation that aims to require that individuals show proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in elections for federal office — a bill that Republicans argue is needed to combat the ongoing border crisis and shore up election integrity. Five Democrats joined with 216 Republicans to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which also pushes states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls, sending the bill to the Senate. Another 198 Democrats voted against the legislation. Four other Republicans and 10 Democrats did not vote. “Today 198 House Democrats voted against preventing illegal aliens from voting in American elections,” House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said in a statement after the legislation passed, adding later, “House Democrats have now proven they believe that illegal aliens should vote in American elections.” The Democrats who broke ranks to back the bill, which former President Donald Trump had endorsed while saying it would prevent Democrats from cheating in the election process, included Henry Cuellar (TX), Donald Davis (NC), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA), Jared Golden (ME), and Vicente Gonzalez (TX). Axios reported House Democrat leaders had urged their peers to oppose the bill, claiming it would create an “extreme burden for countless Americans,” make a passport the “only acceptable standalone form of identification,” and “further intimidate election officials and overburden states’ abilities to enroll new voters.” While some municipalities in a few states and Washington, D.C., allow non-citizens to vote in local elections, evidence shows there have been multiple instances noncitizens on voter rolls in various states where it is not permitted, as noted in a report that was released by Johnson’s office in vouching for the SAVE Act. The report also warned of a National Voter Registration Act “loophole.” This federal law “does not require states to ask for proof of citizenship when registering an individual to vote in federal elections,” but rather “relies on individuals to merely attest they are a citizen and eligible to vote,” the report explained. President Joe Biden has already formally rejected the SAVE Act. A policy statement from his administration said it is currently illegal for non-citizens to vote in federal elections and claimed that states “already have effective safeguards in place to verify voters’ eligibility and maintain the accuracy of voter rolls.” It added states have “effective safeguards … to verify voters’ eligibility and maintain the accuracy of voter rolls” … and the bill does “noting to safeguard our elections, but it would make it much harder for all eligible Americans to register to vote and increase the risk that eligible voters are purged from voter rolls.” The Save Act faces long odds of becoming federal law with the current power makeup in Washington. While Republicans lead the House, Democrats control the Senate. But that reality did not stop Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), the lawmaker who introduced the legislation, from putting the upper chamber on notice. “We will only be able to keep this republic as a republic as long as our citizenship as Americans remains meaningful,” Roy said in a statement posted line, adding later, “We must push forward, pressure the Senate, and keep up the fight for what makes this country great and what it means to be an American citizen.”

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Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on Tuesday demanded an end to what he called a “neoliberal” status quo on immigration policy that he said is embraced across the political aisle.  The Indian-American entrepreneur in a speech at the National Conservatism Conference in Washington pushed for the Right to get tough on immigration, both legal and illegal.   “We are in the middle of a national identity crisis,” Ramaswamy said. “We have lost our sense of who we are as citizens of this nation, and sloppy immigration policies have only worsened that crisis.”  To address the problem, the country needs “greater screening requirements for legal immigrants that screen not just for their ability to make economic contributions, but also for their willingness and readiness to adopt and share American values during their time here, values that are enshrined in the U.S. Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution,” he said.   He described “the lack of a shared national identity” as “one of the greatest threats to the continued existence of our republic”—stressing that this identity does not center on “a genetic lineage” or “common ethnicity,” but rather on “a shared set of civic ideals.”  Ramaswamy ran unsuccessfully for the GOP’s 2024 presidential nomination before dropping out of the race in January. He is now an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign, which has similarly proposed “ideological screenings of all immigrants” to the U.S.  Ramaswamy, 38, who was born in Ohio to two immigrant parents, said in his speech that dual citizenship must be ended because one cannot “pledge allegiance to two nations at once” and that there cannot be “birthright citizenship for the kids of illegals in this country.”  Preserving American identity also means “the adoption of English as the national language of the United States,” he said. “A nation founded on ideals can’t exist if you can’t communicate those ideals to one another.”  The young conservative leader also called for “heightened civics exams, not just for citizenship, but even for green cards and other forms of entry.”  Summarizing his immigration stance, Ramaswamy declared, “Entering the United States of America is not a right. It is a privilege, and with that privilege comes a duty to this country.”  He was greeted with applause from the audience when he added that there should be “no migration without consent” and that “migrants who enter unlawfully without consent must be removed.”  The post Immigration Limits Needed to Preserve ‘National Identity,’ Ramaswamy Says appeared first on The Daily Signal.

The Global Alliance for Responsible Media likely violated federal antitrust laws by censoring the speech of conservative news outlets and personalities, the House Judiciary Committee concludes in a new report. GARM used its “tremendous market power in the advertising industry” to keep advertising dollars away from certain conservative news platforms, including Breitbart, Fox News, and The Daily Wire, according to the report released Wednesday by the committee chaired by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. According to the report, emails show the alliance’s leadership strategized on how to use the coalition against news outlets with views that differ from its own. “For an organization reliant on speech and persuasion in advertising, GARM appears to have anti-democratic views of fundamental American freedoms,” the House committee’s report warns. It says the cofounder of Global Alliance for Responsible Media, Rob Rakowitz, has complained about people with “extreme global interpretation of the U.S. Constitution,” leading to his call for an “uncommon collaboration” to “rise above individual commercial interest.” Section 1 of the Sherman Act makes unreasonable restraints of trade illegal, including certain group boycotts and coordinated actions that harm consumers. GARM’s conduct may violate that provision, the committee report says. Others targeted by the Global Alliance for Responsible Media’s efforts to eliminate monetization include the social media giant X and its owner Elon Musk and Spotify and the popular podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience,” according to the report. GARM, an initiative of the World Federation of Advertisers, includes every major advertising agency holding company in its ranks. The world’s largest media buying agency, GroupM, is on what GARM calls its Steer Team. The stated goal of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media is to create a “common understanding” in the advertising industry of “what harmful and sensitive content is” as well as “where ads should not appear.” This is based on securing the “brand safety” of members. Emails between Rakowitz and GroupM executives reveal a plan to monitor The Daily Wire looking for a reason to censor the outlet, using the same strategy used to censor Breitbart, the report says. “There is an interesting parallel here with Breitbart,” Montgomery wrote in an October 2021 email. “Before Breitbart crossed the line and started spouting blatant misinformation, we had long discussions about whether we should include them on our exclusion lists.” “As much as we hated their ideology and bull—t, we couldn’t really justify blocking them for misguided opinion,” he wrote. “We watched them very carefully, and it didn’t take long for them to cross the line.” The post Advertising Giant GARM Illegally Censored Conservative Outlets, House Report Finds appeared first on The Daily Signal.

A cat was discovered in a crate outside with a handwritten note. A few days later, she brought six kittens into the world. Liberty Belle and her kittensEllenRichterA week ago, volunteers from Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions found a small crate left at their adoption center and were shocked to discover what was inside.A shy tabby cat huddled in a corner, sitting on a wet towel soaked in urine. She was terrified yet purring as the volunteers took her in and tended to her needs."We had no idea how long she had been in the crate, but thankfully, she didn't spend long outside our center before we found her," the rescue shared. She was found in a crate in front of the adoption center of Homeward Bound Cat AdoptionsEllenRichterAttached to the crate was a handwritten note with a heartbreaking message."The note read, 'My mom can't care for me. Please take care of me. I promise I'm a good cat!' Our hearts broke, so with no other option, we took her in." Taped to the crate was a handwritten noteEllenRichterThey examined and cleaned up the cat, making her as comfortable as possible. "The good news was she appeared healthy. However, she was very pregnant."Ellen Richter, an experienced carer for the rescue, immediately offered to foster the expectant mother, knowing she was due any day. Since the cat was rescued right before the 4th of July, she was lovingly named Liberty Belle. Liberty Belle arrived at her foster homeEllenRichterAfter exploring her new room, Liberty brushed against Ellen's legs as if to "thank" her for taking her in. Before long, she nestled comfortably on a soft blanket and fell fast sleep, catching some much-needed shuteye.Liberty quickly settled in, rolling around and showing off her round belly. She was pleased with her new bed filled with blanketsEllenRichterHer purr motor continued to rumble and had only gotten louder, and her paws never stopped kneading (baking) away while she lay cozily on her bed.She was very pleased with the all-you-can-eat buffet, a spacious box, and a loving human to cater to her every whim. She gave birth to six healthy kittensEllenRichterTwo days ago, Ellen walked into the room to find the mama-to-be counting down the minutes, rearranging the blankets around the nest. It was go time. With her foster mom by her side, Liberty welcomed six kittens into the world."It's been a long evening, but I'm thankful she's done. This will be the last litter she will have to go through," Ellen shared. She is very loving and protective of her kittensEllenRichterLiberty immediately took on mommy duties, feeding six hungry mouths and keeping the kittens clean from head to tail. She never left their side, so Ellen brought her food in bed, and she devoured two full plates in one sitting.She is very protective and doesn't allow anyone to touch her babies, but she can't refuse a nice petting on her back. EllenRichterMama Liberty looks content and serene, gazing at her pile of sleeping kittens, stretching her paws, and rumbling soothingly.She's devoted 24/7 to raising her litter of six, ensuring their bellies are always full and coats immaculately clean. EllenRichter"She's been an amazing mom and is taking care of her six littles like a pro."Thanks to the volunteers, Liberty Belle and her babies are in good hands. Soon, the kittens will open their eyes, unleashing their curiosity to explore the world around them. EllenRichterLiberty will never have to worry about caring for another litter.Once her kittens are old enough to spread their wings and fly, she can focus on herself with a family that will love and cherish her for life. EllenRichterShare this story with your friends. More on Liberty Belle, her kittens, and Ellen's fosters on Instagram. Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions on Instagram.Related story: Stray Cat Entered House One Night, Decided to Have Kittens There After a Year of Getting Help from Resident

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) recently doubled down on his comments about rolling back the city's sanctuary policies that act as a magnet for illegal aliens entering the country, SI Live reported.On Tuesday, Adams announced that he would support a bill proposed by the Common Sense Caucus, a group of bipartisan New York City Council members, to repeal laws enacted by former Mayor Bill de Blasio (D). Specifically, if passed, the legislation would revoke parts of the city's Administrative Code that prohibit local law enforcement from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.'I'm going to voice my concern about that.'Council Member Robert Holden (D), one of the bill's co-sponsors, said last month, "We have enough criminals in this city; we don't need to import more and protect them as well.""Repealing the laws that have created a sanctuary city status is common sense," he declared.Adams initially expressed interest in modifying the policy earlier this year amid the city's struggle to provide humanitarian aid and shelter to the influx of illegal aliens. During a February town hall meeting, Adams told residents, "The overwhelming number of migrants and asylum-seekers that are here, they want to work. I still don't understand why the federal government is not allowing them to work. They need to have the right to work, like all of us that have come to this country have had the ability to do so.""But those small numbers that have committed crimes, we need to modify the sanctuary city law that if you commit a felony or violent act, we should be able to turn you over to ICE and have you deported," he added.Adams has previously claimed that the city's sanctuary policies have prevented him from addressing issues arising from the increase of illegal immigrants. According to the mayor, New York City "inherit[ed] a national crisis."Adams slammed de Blasio on Tuesday for taking the city's existing sanctuary policies too far. Under de Blasio's legislation, NYPD officers are barred from honoring ICE detainer requests. As a result, local law enforcement must release illegal alien criminals instead of handing them over to federal immigration officials. ICE agents are then forced to locate the individual on the street, which is far more dangerous, costly, and time-consuming."I think the previous administration made a big mistake. I think we need to correct that aspect of it," Adams remarked. "New Yorkers have a right to be safe in their city. The same way anyone breaks the law or does something violent to New Yorkers, I'm going to voice my concern about that."According to the New York Sun, more than 200,000 illegal immigrants have arrived in New York City since 2022.Holden recently told the Daily Caller News Foundation, "It's encouraging to hear the Mayor's support for our effort to repeal sanctuary city laws.""Despite a combative City Council, he can make it happen by advocating for the Charter Revision Commission to include this proposition on this year's ballot for the people to decide," he continued. "New Yorkers will make the right choice: let's get it done!"Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!