Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has evidently spent a great deal of time contemplating unseemly ways to keep Democrats in power. Ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision regarding President Donald Trump's immunity in U.S. v. Donald Trump, Raskin was among the Democrats who campaigned to neutralize conservative Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito on the high court. Christopher Bedford, senior editor for politics and Washington correspondent for Blaze Media, indicated at the time that the broader purpose of that campaign was "to try to combat virtually the only check remaining on the Democrat Party's political power." Keen for a ruling favorable to the Democratic agenda, Raskin not only denigrated the conservative justices but recommended that the Harris-Biden Department of Justice pressure the court to "require Justices Alito and Thomas to recuse themselves not as a matter of grace but as a matter of law." Raskin ultimately failed in his efforts to cure the Supreme Court's decisions; however, he apparently still has other designs on delivering Democrats the 2024 election. Troubling footage from a Feb. 17 panel discussion at a D.C. book store has resurfaced in which Raskin details how Congress could prevent Trump from taking office following his election by the American people. Raskin correctly and begrudgingly predicted that the Supreme Court would rule that Trump could not be disqualified from Colorado's presidential primary ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, calling the imminent decision an "abdication of [the court's] very clear duty to disqualify Donald Trump." The Supreme Court noted in its unanimous March 4 ruling, "The Constitution makes Congress, rather than the States, responsible for enforcing Section 3 against federal officeholders and candidates." Raskin said, "[The justices on the Supreme Court] want to kick it to Congress, so it's going to be up to us on Jan. 6, 2025, to tell the rampaging Trump mobs that he's disqualified." According to the Democratic congressman, this repeal of the people's will would take place "at the counting of the electoral college votes, which really could lead to something akin to civil war." 'I thought the Left was the party of 'protecting democracy.'' Raskin indicated that after lawmakers disqualify the would-be president-elect, "We need bodyguards for everybody in civil war conditions all because the nine justices — not all of them but these justices who have not many cases to look at every year, not that much work to do, a huge staff, great protection — simply do not want to do their job and interpret what the great 14th Amendment means." While taking Trump off the board appears to be Democrats' short-term plan, Raskin alluded to their greater aspiration of amending the Constitution more to their liking. The resurfaced footage has gone viral, prompting a great deal of controversy. Senior Trump adviser Stephen Miller noted, "I believe this is called a criminal conspiracy to commit election interference." Elon Musk responded, "That's a crazy thing for him to say." "I thought the Left was the party of 'protecting democracy,'" wrote Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.). Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) suggested that Raskin was not only conceding the election but fomenting civil war and "threatening to defy the will of voters." Turning Point USA CEO Charlie Kirk wrote, "Jamie Raskin is saying that congress will STOP Trump from taking office even if he's chosen by the voters. This is extremely dangerous. Every Democrat needs to be on the record about this immediately." "This is what an actual threat to Democracy looks like," tweeted Donald Trump Jr. "Can't he be immediately indicted by the AG of whatever red state he ever stepped foot in for the past 25 years right now as we speak[?]" wrote Mike Benz, executive director of the Foundation for Freedom Online. "Isn't that the lesson we learned this year[?]" Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee tweeted, "These arrogant elitist globalists hate the half of America that still loves America." Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

The Supreme Court of the United States declined a request by the attorney general of Missouri to delay sentencing and lift the gag order imposed on former President Donald Trump in connection with the so-called hush-money trial in New York.In early July, Missouri AG Andrew Bailey, a Republican appointee currently running for a full term, effectively sued the state of New York for allegedly attempting to prevent Missourians from hearing from the Republican candidate for president in 2024 on account of the gag order that remains in place even after a New York jury convicted Trump on all 34 counts related to payments meant to keep the story of his alleged affair with porn actress Stormy Daniels out of the tabloids in 2016.'I will continue to prosecute our lawsuit against @KamalaHarris @JoeBiden’s DOJ for coordinating the illicit prosecutions against President Trump.'"New York is working to hijack our national election and jail President Trump," Bailey tweeted on Monday. "Missourians absolutely have an interest in ensuring that does not happen."Acting Judge Juan Merchan eased the gag order some after Trump was convicted, permitting Trump to criticize jurors and witnesses in the case. However, Trump is still forbidden from speaking about prosecutors and their family members.Last week, a New York appeals court denied a motion from Trump — who was recently shot and nearly killed in an assassination attempt — to lift all remaining remnants of the gag order, citing ongoing alleged "threats received by District Attorney staff after the jury verdict continued." There have been no reports of court staff members enduring physical harm on account of the trial.Though Republican attorneys general from Alaska, Florida, Iowa, and Montana all joined Bailey and Missouri in the SCOTUS filing, NBC News still described it as a "longshot" and Politico a "legal Hail Mary."Thus, it came as no surprise that on Monday, SCOTUS issued a one-page statement declining Bailey's motion."Missouri’s motion for leave to file a bill of complaint is denied, and its motion for preliminary relief or a stay is dismissed as moot," the statement said.The statement added that Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas would have granted Bailey the opportunity to file the complaint but would not have granted any "other relief" he sought.Following the statement from SCOTUS, Bailey expressed disappointment as well as resolve to hold the Biden-Harris administration accountable for apparent election interference via "lawfare.""It’s disappointing that the Supreme Court refused to exercise its constitutional responsibility to resolve state v. state disputes," Bailey wrote. "I will continue to prosecute our lawsuit against @KamalaHarris @JoeBiden’s DOJ for coordinating the illicit prosecutions against President Trump.""The fight is not over."New York Attorney General Letitia James, who campaigned for office on the promise of targeting Trump, declined NBC News' request for comment on the SCOTUS statement.Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who has ties to billionaire financier George Soros and also made going after Trump a central focus of his campaign, declined Politico's request for comment. Following his conviction, Trump was initially scheduled to be sentenced in July, but the sentencing hearing has since been pushed back until September.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

When Roseanne Barr aired the first lesbian kiss on television in the 90s, she thought she was using her show to give “a voice to the voiceless.” Now, things have changed a bit too much.“You know, the problem with giving a voice to the voiceless, they never shut the f*** up,” she tells Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report.” “You got equal rights and blah blah, okay? So now, you’re going to take it too far like you always do.” “They can’t ever be happy with what they got, even though it’s a miracle they got it. Because they’ve got to please their masters, which require them to be a fod for fundraising,” Barr explains. “And all that fundraising, it don’t go to none of the people. It goes to the master’s pocket. They’re slaves and they’re idiots and I’m tired of them.” “When did you realize that — that they never stop?” Rubin asks Barr, adding, “We got equality, we’re good, but then overnight, it flipped into lets chop genitals off kids.” Barr recalls that once upon a time, she had friends who were university professors when she noticed this trend. “They were the F-word; feminists who taught women’s history in basically Jesuit universities. That was the first chop,” she explains. “They had to deny them tenure and kick them off the universities because they refused to include trans theory in their classes. And so they got rid of all the women.” Barr notes that she realized who was doing this and why they were doing it. “They’re positioning groups of people against their own better interests. They’re dividing everybody to have two groups, an internal enemy and the regular dumbass people that are too busy to, you know, not listen to CNN,” Barr says. “It’s incremental steps to destroy a nation and a people’s laws of self protection,” she adds. Want more from Dave Rubin? To enjoy more honest conversations, free speech, and big ideas with Dave Rubin, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

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These extra crispy, super flavorful Southern Fried Shrimp have the perfect crunch that you expect from really good fried shrimp and are great for an appetizer or dinner! THE ULTIMATE FRIED SHRIMP RECIPE There is nothing more classic or more delicious than some good ole fried shrimp! Crispy batter with tender seasoned shrimp. So, so good and you just can’t go wrong with it! These aren’t just some bland fried shrimp either. The batter and the shrimp are all perfectly seasoned. The buttermilk is the key here. It keeps these shrimp incredibly tender (so don’t skip it!) Plus, the fact that they’re ready to enjoy in under 20 minutes makes these a no-brainer. You may just want to double this recipe! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  Do I have to de-vein the shrimp first? Some people don’t bother with de-veining, so I think this is a personal preference. It is perfectly safe to eat. If you were boiling shrimp or maybe making a shrimp cocktail, you wouldn’t want to see it in there but for fried foods, I don’t think it’s absolutely important. Totally a matter of preference. I’ll leave it up to you. How do I prevent my fried shrimp from getting soggy? To prevent the shrimp from steaming and getting soggy, I put them on a wire rack over a sheet tray to cool. Otherwise, they may start to steam while sitting. Can I use frozen shrimp? Personally, I think Fried Shrimp always tastes the best when you can use fresh shrimp, but I know there are times that sometimes all you can get your hands on are the frozen stuff. So, if you want to make this with frozen shrimp, I would suggest completely defrosting them in the fridge. Then use a paper towel to pat them dry before finishing out the recipe. What sauce do you serve with Southern Fried Shrimp? I served these shrimp with store bought cocktail sauce, but you can serve with any of your favorite dipping sauces. A few good ideas are homemade cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, sriracha mayo, honey mustard, hot sauce, and some people even enjoy them with ketchup. Can I make these in the oven or Air Fryer instead? Sure, you could – but you won’t get that exact same crispy, crunchy texture that you do by oil frying them. Keep that in mind if you decide to air fry because I don’t want you upset if they aren’t as crispy as you are expecting or they don’t look like they do in these pictures.To air fry shrimp, first preheat your fryer to 400°F. Follow the written recipe instructions for coating your shrimp and then liberally spray the shrimp and the Air Fryer basket with an olive oil cooking spray. Cook in batches so you don’t overcrowd the basket and the hot air can still circulate appropriately. Cook for about 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying the other side of the shrimp with the cooking oil as well. If you’re in the mood for more Air Fried Shrimp, try any of these delicious recipes that were specifically made for the air fryer. Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, Air Fryer Garlic Butter Shrimp, or my Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp. Could these be made in the oven? Again, I am going to stress this VERY loudly. You will not get the exact same crispiness as with oil frying. So if you are expecting that with an oven or an air fryer, you will be disappointed. To make these in the oven, batter as directed below and preheat oven to 400F. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. I’d also spray them with cooking oil before cooking, or at least drizzle the sheet pan with some olive oil or other cooking oil. How to store leftovers? Leftovers should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days. You can freeze cooked shrimp for up to 3 months in the freezer in a freezer safe container? What’s the best way to reheat Fried Shrimp? I doubt you’ll have leftovers but if you do I recommend one of the following: flash frying them again, reheating them in the oven on a wire rack over a sheet tray or using an Air Fryer. Using any of these 3 ways will help keep them crispy while reheating and not end up becoming soggy.  INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) large eggs  buttermilk  – you can make your own homemade buttermilk if you prefer but the buttermilk is really key here to tender, juicy shrimp. hot sauce – optional garlic powder  onion powder  creole seasoning – you could use cajun seasoning or even Old Bay seasoning. smoked paprika – if you don’t have smoked paprika you can use the regular. extra large shrimp– with the tail on. I used the 26-30 count shrimp. If you choose a different sized shrimp you’ll need to adjust the cooking time. all-purpose flour  yellow cornmeal – If you were thinking about omitting this, don’t. It adds additional crunch, texture and flavor, so I suggest keeping it. peanut oil – you could use any high heat oil. Peanut oil has a neutral flavor so it is generally best for frying and won’t add any flavor to the shrimp. But you could use vegetable oil if necessary. HOW TO MAKE FRIED SHRIMP: Preheat peanut oil in an electric deep fryer or large Dutch oven with oil going 3 inches up the sides to 350°F. Get a wire rack ready by placing it over a sheet tray. In a large bowl, add the eggs, buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, creole seasoning, paprika, and black pepper. Whisk together until fully combined. Toss in the shrimp and coat in the egg mixture then set aside the bowl (with the shrimp still in it). In a separate medium bowl, add the all purpose flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, creole seasoning, paprika, and pepper and stir together to combine. Take an individual shrimp and allow excess egg mixture to drip off. Place the shrimp into the cornmeal mixture and coat it well. Place it on a plate or platter then continue with the remaining shrimp. Once the oil is to the correct temperature, place the shrimp into the hot oil. Work in batches so you do not overcrowd the fryer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.  Place the shrimp onto the wire rack and immediately sprinkle with a little kosher salt. Repeat with the remaining shrimp and serve immediately. CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  Shrimp Po Boys Shrimp and Grits Crock Pot Shrimp Boil Shrimp Tacos Creamy Shrimp Enchiladas Shrimp Dip Print Southern Fried Shrimp These extra crispy, super flavorful Southern Fried Shrimp have the perfect crunch that you expect from really good fried shrimp and are great for an appetizer or dinner! Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main CourseCuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 4 minutes minutesTotal Time 19 minutes minutes Servings 6 servings Calories 266kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredientspeanut oil (for frying)2 large eggs2 Tablespoons buttermilk1 Tablespoon hot sauce (optional)½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon creole seasoning½ teaspoon smoked paprika¼ teaspoon black pepper2 pounds extra large shrimp, tail on (26-30 count)For the cornmeal mixture:1 cup all-purpose flour½ cup yellow cornmeal1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon creole seasoning1 teaspoon smoked paprika½ teaspoon black pepperkosher salt, to taste InstructionsPreheat peanut oil in an electric deep fryer to the fill line (or large Dutch oven with oil going 3 inches up the side) to 350°F.Get a wire rack ready by placing it over a sheet tray.In a large bowl, add 2 large eggs, 2 Tablespoons buttermilk, 1 Tablespoon hot sauce (if using), 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Whisk together until fully combined. Toss in 2 pounds extra large shrimp, tail on (26-30 count)and coat in the egg mixture then set aside the bowl for the shrimp to soak briefly. Note: if you want to prepare your shrimp later, you can complete this step, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until ready to fry later. In a separate medium bowl, add 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon creole seasoning, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and stir together to combine. Take an individual shrimp and allow excess egg mixture to drip off. Place the shrimp into the cornmeal mixture and coat it well. Place it on a plate or platter then continue with the remaining shrimp. Once the oil is to the correct temperature, place the shrimp into the hot oil. Work in batches so you do not overcrowd the fryer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Place the shrimp onto the wire rack and immediately sprinkle with a little kosher salt, to taste. Repeat with the remaining shrimp and serve immediately. Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 941mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g