Idaho Republican Governor Brad Little signed a bill into law on Wednesday that prohibits taxpayer dollars from being used to pay for transgender surgeries and procedures. The measure‚ which easily passed both the state House and Senate‚ prohibits Idaho public dollars from going toward transgender procedures and stipulates that those procedures cannot be done in a government owned building or properties. It passed the House by a vote of 58-11 and the Senate by a vote of 26-8. “The proposed legislation ensures taxpayer dollars are not used to provide medical treatment or surgeries for the purpose of changing the appearance of a person’s sex in a way that is not consistent with their biological sex‚” a statement of purpose on the legislation said. “These medical and surgical interventions can cause irreversible physical alterations; and some render the patient sterile or with lifelong sexual dysfunction‚ while others mutilate healthy body organs.” Included in the law is a prohibition of using Idaho Medicaid funds for transgender procedures‚ as well as blocking doctors employed with the government from performing the procedures in the scope of their government work. Little‚ whose signing of the measure was first reported by the Daily Caller‚ was widely expected to support the measure after it made its way through the legislature. “If the government continues to send our tax dollars towards false answers to real questions‚ we do a terrible disservice to our citizens‚” said Senator Ben Toews during debate on the bill. The measure was opposed by Democrats and liberal groups like the ACLU‚ but backed by conservative organizations like the Alliance Defending Freedom. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “There are only two sexes—male and female—and public funds shouldn’t be used to deny this basic truth‚” said ADF Senior Counsel Matt Sharp in a statement praising Little’s decision. “Now and always‚ our loved ones deserve the loving embrace of family members who guide them toward this reality‚ along with access to safe and effective counseling. People should not be subjected to harmful—often irreversible—drugs and surgeries that block healthy development‚ alter hormonal balances‚ and remove healthy organs and body parts.” “Idaho‚ through the leadership of sponsors Rep. Julianne Young‚ Rep. Bruce Skaug and Sen. Ben Toews and with the support of the Legislature and Gov. Little‚ now rightly joins a growing number of states that have enacted similar protections from these experimental procedures and bad science‚” Sharp added. While nearly two dozen states have banned transgender procedures on children‚ only around 10 have blocked state funds from being used to fund the procedures on others.

New York City will soon install body scanners at several busy subway stations meant to check for people carrying guns. Mayor Eric Adams announced a pilot program for the scanners at a news conference on Thursday at the Fulton Street subway station in Lower Manhattan. “This is our Sputnik moment‚” Adams said. “Like when Kennedy said we’re going to put a man on the moon. … Let’s bring on the scanners.” The event included a demonstration of how the scanners work. The scanners appeared to flag a man carrying a loaded gun‚ but not a man with a backpack full of electronics. However‚ subway riders will not be required to pass through the machines. NEW: The NYPD is gearing up to pilot metal detectors with artificial intelligence in the subways to keep guns out. “This is our Sputnik moment. Like when Kennedy said we’re going to put a man on the moon‚” Mayor Adams said just now. pic.twitter.com/bZ7K5xtgE8 — Bahar Ostadan (@BaharOstadan) March 28‚ 2024 Body scanners coming to the ⁦@NYCTSubway⁩ system. Details to come. pic.twitter.com/hNUhHNdX18 — Matthew Chayes (@chayesmatthew) March 28‚ 2024 A demonstration of the body scanners that are coming — in as soon as 90 days — to the New York City subways. pic.twitter.com/B9zdjjGpqZ — Matthew Chayes (@chayesmatthew) March 28‚ 2024 The new scanners will not be implemented for several months‚ however. During a legally mandated 90-day waiting period‚ the NYPD will look for vendors of weapons detection technology. The public will be able to comment on the scanner program for the first 45 days of the waiting period. The city has not said which subway stations will get scanners as part of the pilot program. Police are expected to monitor the machines to see if the program should be expanded. “We are taking the next step forward in our ongoing efforts to make our subways even safer and ensure New Yorkers feel safer in the transit system‚” Adams said Thursday. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The new scanners come amid a sharp increase in gun violence in the subway. Four subway killings have happened so far this year‚ just under the five that occurred over all of last year. The NYPD says cops have seized 19 illegal guns in the subway so far this year‚ up from nine by this point last year. Transit crime overall is up 4.4% so far this year compared to last year‚ according to NYPD data. Earlier this month‚ Governor Kathy Hochul (D) deployed 750 National Guard soldiers into he subway system to check riders’ bags. Last month‚ the NYPD started sending another 1‚000 officers into the subway system each day. Nevertheless‚ the city’s announcement of new body scanners was met with criticism online. “TSA-ifying the subway is not going to fix anything‚” one X user wrote. “Who will man this? A police officer? And how about when it does beep will there be enough police there to tackle the person if they get out of control? Yeah it’s all well and good to hear the beeping but then what do you do after?” another user wrote.

Podcast giant Joe Rogan mocked journalists at The New York Times this week for being out-of-touch with average Americans‚ calling them far-Left activists masquerading as journalists. Rogan made the remarks while talking about how The New York Times was creating Instagram videos featuring its reporters talking about the topics they cover at the newspaper. “They don’t understand what they’re doing‚” Rogan said. “This is exactly who we thought was writing these things. It’s like this very effeminate guy and this woman that it’s like‚ the kind of woman that seems like she f***ing [would talk down to you at a party].” “The type of people that would‚ you know‚ these‚ like‚ these ultra-liberal out-of-touch people and these people are talking about‚ one of the guys was talking about Donald Trump’s words being taken out of context that it would be a ‘bloodbath’ because he was talking about the auto industry and the economy‚” he continued. Rogan then played the video of the “effeminate guy” who was talking about Trump’s rhetoric and tried to claim that Trump’s words took on a new meaning because of the January 6‚ 2021‚ riot at the U.S. Capitol. “So this is The New York Times‚” Rogan said. “This is these hard-nosed reporters with a cup of coffee that are like f***ing chasing down leads and they’re pulling their hair out and they’re meeting people in back alleyways.” “This is Woodward and Bernstein‚ this is Watergate‚” he mocked. “Like no‚ but I mean‚ they’re‚ they’re essentially like ultra hard-Left activists that are masquerading as journalists and everything has their opinion on it.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP WATCH: WATCH: Joe Rogan on The New York Times: "They're they're essentially like ultra hard left activists that are masquerading as journalists!" pic.twitter.com/A9ZxMry710 — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) March 28‚ 2024

In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape‚ The New York Times‚ often criticized by conservatives for its liberal bias‚ inadvertently confirmed what many on the right have long suspected: former President Barack Obama is not just a shadowy figure in the current administration but is actively directing its course. This bombshell information‚ brought to light by Steve Bannon and further analyzed by The Gateway Pundit‚ underscores the extent of Obama's influence over President Joe Biden's White House‚ raising serious questions about who is truly at the helm of American governance. Steve Bannon‚ a prominent conservative commentator‚ has pointed to a recent article by Katie Rogers in The New York Times as evidence of Obama's deep involvement in efforts to undermine former President Donald Trump. According to Bannon‚ this piece not only highlights Obama's disdain for Trump but also reveals his direct communication with White House staffers‚ effectively issuing orders and shaping policy from behind the scenes. This narrative‚ long espoused by conservative outlets like The Gateway Pundit‚ now finds unexpected validation from within the ranks of what many consider the mainstream media. Treasonous Barack Obama and the Soros Family are responsible for the LAWFARE being waged against President Trump. This is the ‘Deep State’. pic.twitter.com/cb0kHiWLFV — Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill10) March 25‚ 2024 The implications of Obama's active participation in the Biden administration are profound. It suggests a level of continuity between his presidency and the current one‚ with Obama's political agenda continuing to influence the direction of the country. This behind-the-scenes orchestration by a former president is unprecedented in modern American history and raises concerns about the transparency and independence of the Biden administration. Critics argue that this arrangement could undermine the democratic process‚ with decisions being made not by the elected president but by a predecessor without any current official role or accountability. The revelation that Obama has been directly calling White House staffers‚ as reported by The New York Times‚ paints a picture of an administration under the guidance of someone other than the person voters elected into office. HOLY SHIT… “Who is to benefit? This crime can only be a link‚ in a chain of attempts‚ by those who are at war with our country since 2014”. Putin is referring the Obama State Dept/CIA who overthrew Ukraine (Nuland). Putin is blaming the Deep State…pic.twitter.com/0gdTUashCX — Clandestine (@WarClandestine) March 25‚ 2024 Furthermore‚ Obama's alleged efforts to counter Trump's influence and ensure the continuation of his own policies through Biden's presidency suggest a strategic maneuvering that goes beyond mere advice or mentorship. It points to a concerted effort to maintain control over the Democratic Party's direction and the broader political landscape‚ potentially sidelining Biden in the process. This news also casts a new light on the dynamics within the Democratic Party. Obama's apparent lack of confidence in Biden‚ as evidenced by his direct intervention‚ may indicate deeper divisions and concerns about the party's future and leadership capabilities. It raises questions about the extent to which Biden is able to assert his own vision and authority within his administration and party. As conservatives digest this information‚ it reinforces long-held suspicions about the power dynamics at play in Washington‚ D.C. The New York Times' report‚ albeit perhaps unintentionally‚ has provided fodder for those who argue that the current administration is merely a continuation of Obama's‚ with the former president still pulling the strings. This revelation not only challenges the narrative of Biden's autonomy but also calls into question the very nature of leadership and decision-making within the highest echelons of American politics. In conclusion‚ the confirmation by The New York Times of Obama's active role in the Biden administration is a turning point in our understanding of the current political landscape. It validates conservative concerns about the continuity of Obama's influence and sets the stage for a broader debate about governance‚ transparency‚ and the true locus of power in the Biden White House. As this story unfolds‚ it will undoubtedly continue to spark discussion and analysis from all sides of the political spectrum. The post Obama’s Behind-the-Scenes Maneuvering in Biden’s White House appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

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