House Democrats moved to force another vote in the coming days on whether to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) following the release of a scathing House Ethics Committee report. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA)‚ joined by Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) as co-lead‚ announced on Tuesday the introduction of an expulsion resolution in “privileged” form‚ compelling leadership to schedule a vote within 48 hours. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) introduces a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) from Congress. pic.twitter.com/o9RBYO2dIA — The Recount (@therecount) November 28‚ 2023 “The time has finally come to remove George Santos from Congress. If we’re going to restore faith in government‚ we must start with restoring integrity in the U.S. House of Representatives‚” Garcia said in a statement. “It is essential for the American people to have Representatives they can trust and who don’t build their careers on deceit and falsehoods. We have once again forced an expulsion vote on the House floor because enough is enough‚” he added. House Ethics Chairman Michael Guest (R-MS) has also offered an expulsion resolution against Santos but has not made it privileged — though Guest reportedly told POLITICO he plans to engage in that same process. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) did not immediately share how the chamber would act on either resolution‚ but he did state on Monday that he talked to Santos over the Thanksgiving recess about his “options.” In response‚ Santos declared that he would not resign and would be “standing” for an expulsion vote. Expulsion from the House‚ which has only happened a handful of times throughout U.S. history‚ requires a two-thirds majority vote to succeed. Voters elected Santos to his first term representing a Long Island district last year‚ helping Republicans win a narrow majority in the House. But controversy soon followed amid questions about Santos’ candor and finances. Earlier this year‚ Santos was dealt 23 federal charges —  including aggravated identity theft‚ wire fraud‚ and conspiracy — to which he has pleaded not guilty. And then‚ this month‚ the House Ethics Committee released a report laying out “substantial evidence” of multiple types of violations amid “a complex web of unlawful activity involving Representative Santos’ campaign‚ personal‚ and business finances.” Santos criticized the congressional inquiry as a political “smear‚” but announced after the House Ethics report’s release that he would not seek re-election. Though he has survived prior attempts by colleagues to expel him from the House — including a vote on a resolution brought by other New York Republicans only weeks ago — that may change with a growing number of lawmakers saying they would vote for Santos’ ouster. During an hours-long X Spaces conversation on Friday night‚ Santos reportedly predicted that he would be expelled from the House with another expulsion resolution brought to a vote. “I’ve done the math over and over‚ and it doesn’t look really good‚” he said.

Pope Francis is targeting yet another staunch religious conservative Cardinal in the Catholic Church who has openly criticized the Vatican. Cardinal Raymond Burke was ordained a priest by Pope Paul VI in 1975; in 1989‚ he was named the first American Defender of the Bond of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura‚ the highest ecclesiastical court in the Catholic Church‚ by Pope John Paul II. In July 2006‚ Pope Benedict XVI appointed Burke to the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura; in 2008 he was named its Prefect‚ thus making him the second-highest ranking American prelate at the Vatican after Cardinal Willam Levada‚ the prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. On November 20‚ 2010‚ Pope Benedict XVI elevated Burke to the cardinalate. Burke criticized Pope Francis in October 2014‚ saying‚ “There is a strong sense that the church is like a ship without a rudder‚” On November 8‚ 2014‚ Burke was removed as Prefect of the Apostolic Signatura‚ by Francis. “Pope Francis has decided to punish one of his highest-ranking critics‚ Cardinal Raymond Burke‚ by revoking his right to a subsidized Vatican apartment and salary in the second such radical action against a conservative American prelate this month‚ according to two people briefed on the measures‚” AP reported. Pope Francis has stripped one of his top American critics‚ Cardinal Raymond Burke‚ of his Vatican housing and salary privileges‚ the Associated Press is reporting. https://t.co/ywppSdBjPm — Catholic News Agency (@cnalive) November 28‚ 2023 “The pope reportedly said that Burke was a source of ‘disunity’ in the Church and that he was using the privileges afforded to retired cardinals against the Church‚” The Catholic News Agency reported.  Burke and other conservative cardinals asked Francis to clarify his outreach to divorced and civilly remarried Catholics‚ and Francis reportedly never answered them; they also asked whether church blessings could be bestowed on same-sex couples. AP reported they “received a conditional maybe in response.” Burke criticized Francis’ reforms last month‚ telling a conference called “The Synodal Babel‚” “It’s unfortunately very clear that the invocation of the Holy Spirit by some has the aim of bringing forward an agenda that is more political and human than ecclesial and divine.” Burke bluntly said in a 2016 interview titled Hope for the World: To Unite All Things in Christ: “If you really understand Islam‚ you understand that the Church really should be afraid of it.” Burke stated: When [Muslims] become a majority in any country then they have the religious obligation to govern that country. If that’s what the citizens of a nation want‚ well‚ then‚ they should just allow this to go on. But if that’s not what they want‚ then they have to find a way to deal with it … There is no place for other religions…as long as Islam has not succeeded in establishing its sovereignty over the nations and over the world. It is important for Christians to realize the radical differences between Islam and Christianity in matters concerning their teaching about God‚ about conscience‚ etc. If you really understand Islam‚ you understand that the Church really should be afraid of it. Islam is a religion that‚ according to its own interpretation‚ must also become the State. Burke said the West should “be firm about the Christian origin of our own nation‚ and certainly in Europe‚ and the Christian foundations of the government‚ and to fortify those.” Turing to Catholic leaders who thought Islam is “a religion like the Catholic faith or the Jewish faith‚” he fired back‚ “That simply is not objectively the case.” Burke has been outspoken throughout his career; he said in 2004 that he would not give the Eucharist to John Kerry or other Catholic politicians who publicly support legalized abortion. He stated that Catholics should not vote for politicians who support abortion. In 2008‚ he said‚ “the Democratic Party risks transforming itself definitively into a ‘party of death’‚ because of its choices on bioethical questions‚” especially elective abortion. In May 2009‚ Burke stated‚ “Since President Obama clearly announced‚ during the election campaign‚ his anti-life and anti-family agenda‚ a Catholic who knew his agenda regarding‚ for example‚ procured abortion‚ embryonic-stem-cell research‚ and same-sex marriage‚ could not have voted for him with a clear conscience.” In October 2014‚ Burke referred to gay relationships as “profoundly disordered and harmful.” After the May 2015 same-sex marriage referendum in Ireland‚ Burke said‚ “I mean‚ this is a defiance of God. It’s just incredible. Pagans may have tolerated homosexual behaviors‚ they never dared to say this was marriage.”

Twelve-year-old Eitan Yahalomi was among the hostages released by Hamas terrorists in recent days — and according to his grandmother‚ he spent more than two weeks of his 50 days in captivity in total isolation. Eitan‚ whose release was secured as part of the temporary pause in fighting between Israel Defense Forces and Hamas‚ was abducted during the massacre on October 7 and was reportedly kept in a “closed room” for the first 16 days that he was held captive by the terrorist group. “For the first 16 days‚ he was alone and even in a closed room‚” Esther Yahalomi — Eitan’s grandmother — said. “Imagine for yourselves what he went through there.” 12-year-old Eitan's grandmother: "For the first 16 days‚ he was alone and even in a closed room. Imagine for yourselves what he went through there." His aunt said that Hamas beat him‚ forced him to watch footage of the Oct 7 massacre‚ and threatened him and the other children… — Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) November 28‚ 2023 “To my great joy‚ they transferred him about a month ago to a group of people from Nir Oz‚ and it was much easier for him there‚” Esther continued. “First of all‚ his caregiver from the nursery‚ from the children’s home‚ was there. It was good for both her and him. He came back thinner‚ not smiling. But it seems to me that physically he is healthy. I can still feel the first hug‚ it was strong‚ it was great. I had a lot of hope all this time‚ I didn’t lose heart‚ I knew Eitan would come back and the army gave him back to me.” During his time as a Hamas prisoner‚ Eitan was also beaten by Gazan residents‚ forced to watch footage taken during the October 7 Hamas attack‚ and threatened at the point of a rifle if he cried. While Eitan’s mother and sisters reportedly escaped capture‚ the 12-year-old witnessed his father’s murder before he was kidnapped and taken with Hamas terrorists back into Gaza. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP On October 7‚ terrorists shot Eitan Yahalomi's father Oded in front of him‚ before taking him hostage. 12 year old Eitan forced to watch the murder and massacre videos Hamas documented on October 7 on repeat. He was threatened to be beaten or shot every time another child in… pic.twitter.com/1czMBK6JJK — Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) November 28‚ 2023 Thomas Hand‚ the father of 9-year-old Emily Hand — another recently-released Hamas hostage — described the trauma that continues to impact his little girl: “Last night she cried until her face was red and blotchy‚ she couldn’t stop. She didn’t want any comfort‚ I guess she’s forgotten how to be comforted. She went under the covers of the bed‚ the quilt‚ covered herself up‚ and quietly cried.”

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) praised The Daily Wire’s first-ever feature-length comedy “Lady Ballers” on Tuesday after the initial release of the film’s trailer garnered tens of millions of views on social media. “Lady Ballers‚” a DailyWire+ original‚ is directed by the company’s co-founder Jeremy Boreing‚ who also stars in the film alongside Daily Wire sports show “Crain &; Co.” hosts. The movie tells the story of one down-on-his-luck former high school basketball coach‚ Rob‚ who will do anything to win — which in this case means teaching his team of men radical modern gender theory and leading them to identify as women in order to brutally dominate multiple women’s sports. Cruz appears in the movie alongside other notable conservatives‚ including The Daily Wire’s Ben Shapiro‚ Matt Walsh‚ and others. “Today‚ Cultural Marxists enforce their ideology through not only the government‚ but also through education‚ journalism‚ Big Tech‚ Big Business‚ sports‚ music‚ and Hollywood‚” Cruz said in a statement to The Daily Wire. “I just wrote a bestselling book‚ ‘Unwoke: How to Defeat Cultural Marxism in America’‚ to establish the game plan for taking our country back. I am proud to join the Daily Wire and support their effort to break through Hollywood’s woke toxicity and expose the comedic irony of Leftist ideology.” Cruz said that “leftist radicals are trying to permanently destroy women’s sports‚” adding that it is “so outrageous it’s almost comedic that the radical left is allowing men to dress as women and then dominate women’s sports.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “They’re so out of control‚ the regular news headlines are starting to read as if they were written by the Babylon Bee‚” he continued. “I was proud to appear in the Daily Wire’s new comedy that will call out the leftists destroying women’s sports and taking opportunities away from female athletes. Oh yeah‚ and the movie is funny as hell too!” Though largely kept under wraps until now‚ the movie already had its fair share of controversy during filming in Nashville‚ with protestors rallying on location‚ bullying and harassing cast and crew as they arrived on set‚ and successfully pressuring one contracted filming location to cancel. But the cast and crew were undeterred and successfully wrapped filming in early July‚ and the movie will premiere Wednesday‚ November 29‚ at a red carpet event in Nashville. “Lady Ballers” will be available to DailyWire+ members beginning Friday‚ December 1‚ at 8 p.m. ET.

More than 60 branches of major banks filed to close in just one week this month‚ the latest in a growing trend of banks shuttering physical locations. A total of 64 branches filed to close branches between November 12 and 18‚ according to data from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency‚ ZeroHedge reported. The bank with the most closures was PNC Bank‚ the country’s sixth largest‚ which has been working on cutting costs lately. PNC filed to shut down 19 branches across eight states‚ including five in Pennsylvania‚ four in Illinois‚ and locations in Texas‚ Alabama‚ New Jersey‚ Indiana‚ Ohio‚ and Florida. During PNC’s second quarter earnings call‚ CEO William Demchak said the bank is “going to have to take a hard look” at where it can “generate savings … without cutting the potential for growth.” Last month‚ PNC also said it was cutting 4% of its workforce. The bank has already shut down dozens of branches this year and is aiming for $725 million in expense cuts next year. One factor driving the branch closures is the rise of online banking. During the pandemic‚ the number of bank branches shutting down doubled as more people stayed at home and banked through their bank’s website or banking app. Between 2017 and 2021‚ about 7‚500 bank branches‚ or 9% of all brick-and-mortar locations shut down‚ according to a report from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Last year alone‚ a net of 2‚054 bank branches closed‚ according to data from S&;P. Although closing physical banking locations may save banks money‚ they have also created banking deserts for customers or areas where the closest bank is many miles away. This can cause a litany of other unintended effects‚ such as a decline in small business lending‚ as well as the area losing an employer and commercial tenant. Also‚ when there are fewer branches in the area‚ more people use “alternative financial services that open them to unregulated and predatory financial practices‚” a report from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition said. PNC’s closures are expected to result in 60% of its banking business being online. JPMorgan Chase was the bank with the second most branch closure filings during the week of November 12. The bank filed to shutter 18 branches in 14 states including New York‚ Ohio‚ and Connecticut. Citizens Bank filed to close eight branches‚ including six branch closures in New York. U.S. Bank filed to shutter seven locations including three in Tennessee. Bank of America filed to close five locations including two in New York‚ and one each in Texas‚ Massachusetts‚ and California. Citibank filed to shut down two branches. Several other banks filed to shut down one branch each‚ including Sterling‚ Bremer‚ First National Bank of Hughes Springs‚ Windsor Federal Savings &; Loan Association‚ and Aroostook County Federal Savings &; Loan Association.

In a bold legal maneuver‚ former President Donald Trump’s attorneys have filed a comprehensive motion demanding the release of communications between President Joe Biden‚ his family‚ and the Department of Justice (DOJ). The filing‚ which took place on Monday‚ is rooted in Trump’s persistent claims that he had legitimate concerns regarding the integrity of the 2020 election results. The motion comes at a critical juncture as Trump faces multiple legal challenges. Among these are allegations of mishandling classified documents post-presidency‚ attempts to obstruct Georgia’s 2020 election results‚ and accusations of business fraud in New York. Despite these hurdles‚ Trump remains a formidable contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. DOJ and FBI’s attack on me Leaves Our Nation Vulnerable to Greater Threats… Donald Trump Truth Social 01:07 PM EST 11/21/23 pic.twitter.com/TZ1PLkjVrX — Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) November 21‚ 2023 Trump’s legal team has put forth a staggering 59 requests‚ including the identification of informants and undercover operatives involved in the January 6 Capitol attack. They also seek detailed assessments of cyberattacks and foreign interference in the 2020 election‚ citing a report by the DOJ and Department of Homeland Security that acknowledges broad Russian and Iranian campaigns compromising network security related to election functions. Central to Trump’s defense is the argument that he is the victim of political persecution‚ given his status as the primary rival to President Biden in the upcoming election. This claim underpins the request for information regarding any coordination between the DOJ and the Biden administration‚ including Hunter Biden‚ who has been a focal point of controversy. Trump IS NOT running against Biden‚ he's running against Obama… AND Clintons‚ Bush‚ all the Rino’s‚ FBI‚ CIA‚ DOJ‚ Murdoch’s‚ Soros‚ MSM &; the CCP. — cagrown5 (@cagrown5) November 28‚ 2023 The legal team’s demands extend to former Vice President Mike Pence‚ seeking insight into his interactions with the DOJ. Pence has become a key witness in the federal indictment‚ and there is speculation that his alignment with the prosecution narrative may have been a strategic move to avoid charges after classified documents were found at his residence. The filing suggests that the DOJ’s decision to close Pence’s case without charges contrasts sharply with the aggressive pursuit of Trump over similar allegations of mishandling classified materials. This disparity is presented as evidence of the alleged political bias against Trump. Trump has maintained his innocence‚ pleading not guilty to the August 1 indictment that accuses him of conspiring to undermine the federal government and obstruct the certification of the 2020 election. His legal team argues that the Capitol riot could have resulted from failed sting operations rather than any direction from Trump himself. The extensive filing includes more than 70 pages of legal motions and 300 pages of supporting exhibits. It represents a strategic effort to delay the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Trump‚ which accuses him of plotting to undermine the federal government and obstruct congressional certification of the 2020 presidential election. As the legal battle unfolds‚ Trump’s supporters are closely watching the developments. Many see the former president’s aggressive stance as a necessary counter to what they perceive as a politically motivated witch hunt designed to thwart his political aspirations. The outcome of this legal confrontation will undoubtedly have significant implications for the political landscape leading up to the 2024 presidential election. Trump’s unwavering base continues to rally behind him‚ viewing these legal challenges as further validation of their belief in a system rigged against outsiders who challenge the status quo. The post Trump’s Legal Battle Intensifies as He Seeks Biden Family Communications with DOJ appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Some of my favorite movies include spontaneous musical numbers. Sure‚ these kinds of performances aren’t a reflection of our real lives‚ but they might not be quite as fictional as you think. Emilio is a pianist‚ and he’s known for playing in public spaces like airports. He shares clips of his performances on TikTok‚ and they’re absolutely breathtaking. In one of them‚ a woman requests that he play “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I. He’s happy to oblige and draws in a crowd with his delightful music. Then‚ from a distance‚ a man can be seen carrying a saxophone. As he descends down an escalator‚ he begins to play along with Emilio. The pianist is thrown off at first‚ but he quickly gets back on track. TikTok While it’s certainly possible that this performance was at least a bit staged‚ the looks of pure joy and shock on the folks who gathered around for the free show are real‚ and their excitement is contagious! Watch this piano player get unexpectedly joined by a saxophone player for this stunning rendition of “Dance Monkey” in the video below. @emiliopiano I met a SAXOPHONIST at the AIRPORT ?! #piano #publicpiano #publicreaction #dancemonkey #saxophone ♬ original sound – Emilio Piano You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Pianist Gets A Request While Playing At The Airport — Suddenly Hears Something He Didn’t Expect! appeared first on InspireMore.

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