Joe Biden came into power engulfed in more controversy than any preceding president. We had just come out of the 2020 presidential election with more questions than answers. We had videos of ballots being pulled out from under desks‚ election workers boarding up windows to block any view of the process‚ and video footage of cargo trucks appearing in the night offloading pallets of ballots with no chain of custody. In a general sense‚ it’s been dark ever sense. Fast-forward to January 6‚ when the Capitol was “invaded” by “insurrectionists‚” followed by an inauguration that was essentially closed to the public. Biden and his handlers promised to be the exact opposite of Donald Trump‚ and this may be their only campaign promise made good. Three years on‚ we are in debt to the tune of over $100‚000 per citizen. We have an open border where unvetted masses are storming in‚ more than 10‚000 per day. We have well over 600‚000 “gotaways” that have moved into our communities‚ many of whom are military-aged men. As a candidate for lieutenant governor in North Carolina‚ I have met with quite a number of our county sheriffs and law enforcement. They are concerned. They realize the D.C. regime has set up the United States for an assault akin to what Israel experienced in October‚ and they aren’t prepared. The weakness from within the White House has made every state a border state. How did we descend so far‚ so fast? It was planned. From the COVID-19 pandemic and billions of dollars in giveaways to introducing the Green New Deal under the guise of the “Inflation Reduction Act‚” we might conclude that if loyalty truly exists in Washington‚ it appears to be to the Chinese Communist Party and not to the American people. For instance‚ John Kerry‚ who is seeking to remain relevant in his climate czar role‚ said recently‚ “Coal plants should not be permitted anywhere in the world.” Never mind that China was bringing a new coal plant online every 14 days on average as recently as last year. Meanwhile‚ the EU has now categorized natural gas as a clean energy. The Biden regime insists it is not. Rather‚ the administration continues to focus on inefficient solar and wind to brew your favorite cup of coffee every morning — a total pipe dream. Many states have climbed on the electric vehicle gravy train. So much so‚ in fact‚ that many governors have sought to sweeten the pot‚ attracting foreign battery companies to build manufacturing plants in their states‚ potentially creating thousands of jobs. While this sounds like it’s heaven-sent for a state’s economy‚ the whole story is a bit more complicated. For starters‚ these manufacturing conglomerates often bring in workers from other states‚ which almost invariably changes the demographics of a red state to purple. Apart from that‚ most of the raw materials necessary for making EV lithium batteries come from China. Our electrified economy depends on our adversary. All the while‚ Beijing is building more coal plants. We are subsiding their operations‚ their coal plants‚ their economy. While middle America groans under higher prices at the grocery store and on utility bills‚ the elite in D.C. continue to make your life worse and sell America into oblivion. The ruling class’ love affair with China permeates the very fibers of our union‚ as Chinese organizations with ties to the Chinese Communist Party purchase U.S. farmland. According to reports‚ China or entities connected with the CCP own approximately 400‚000 acres of farmland. This is only farmland‚ of course. China has a hand in hundreds of businesses and cultural organizations that seek to shape public opinion. We have gone from a generation warning us of the evils of communism in the 1960s and ’70s to now inviting communist influence inside our country. Incredible. So in the last three years‚ we have seen food prices soar‚ the Strategic Petroleum Reserve depleted‚ and our military training and recruitment go woke and parade around as cross-dressers. We’ve gone from being energy-independent to being dependent on OPEC. Mortgage interest rates‚ automobile prices‚ and building material costs have all skyrocketed. We’ve exuded weakness to the world instead of strength. What’s the common denominator? The Biden regime‚ which seems bent on destroying our republic. It has to go. If for no other reason‚ we need Donald J. Trump to return to the Oval Office and repeat his famous line: “You’re fired!”

Former NFL running back and Super Bowl champion Derrick Ward was arrested for allegedly robbing multiple businesses in California.Ward‚ who was on the historic 2007-2008 New York Giants team that beat the undefeated New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII‚ was accused of robbing at least five southern California businesses‚ including gas stations‚ NBC News reported.Law enforcement noted that Ward was not suspected of using a firearm during any of his offenses. The Los Angeles Police Department added that the 43-year-old was measured at six feet tall and 230 lbs.Ward was held in LAPD custody on $250‚000 bail‚ according to jail records reported on by NBC News.Ward played eight seasons in the NFL after being drafted by the New York Jets in 2004 and collected over 2‚600 yards with one 1‚000-rushing-yard season.NFL players have steadily been making headlines in relation to alleged crimes in 2023.Linebacker for the Buffalo Bills Von Miller recently turned himself in for an alleged assault of his pregnant girlfriend. Miller was charged with third-degree felony assault of a pregnant woman — which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a $10‚000 fine.Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones was also arrested over accusations of domestic violence stemming from alleged scratch marks left on his child's mother's neck during a custody argument.The Las Vegas Raiders' Roderic Teamer was accused of a DUI‚ while New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was accused of battery for shoving a construction worker. All four athletes' arrests came in November 2023‚ with 23 active NFL players arrested throughout the year‚ according to USA Today.Meanwhile‚ former Bills punter Matt Araiza was recently cleared of allegations of rape. The San Diego District Attorney's Office concluded that Araiza could not have been part of an alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old in October 2021. Araiza allegedly left the off-campus party at least an hour before the incident allegedly occurred.Ward's manager could not be immediately reached for comment by NBC News‚ nor was it apparent that the former athlete had an attorney representing him.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Capitol Police investigators are exploring the crimes that may have been committed in the filming of a gay sex video in a Senate hearing room. Capitol Hill was rocked last week when the Daily Caller published a video of Senate aide Aidan Maese-Czeropski‚ who worked for Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.)‚ engaging in gay sexual intercourse in Hart Senate Office Building room 216. Hart Senate Office Building Room 216 (Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call‚ Inc via Getty Images)Maese-Czeropski has since been fired. Meanwhile‚ the Capitol Police investigation is heating up. Politico reported: A Capitol Police investigation last week initially centered on the identity of those featured in the video. It's now continuing with a focus on what crimes may have been committed and what charges Maese-Czeropski or others could face. The investigation began last week when the video was circulating among Hill staffers but was not yet public‚ shifting on Friday once it was confirmed that Czeropski posted the video of himself. It's not clear exactly what crimes Capitol Police is exploring. But‚ according to legal scholar Jonathan Turley‚ investigators have a plethora of options from which to choose‚ including: D.C. Code § 22–1312 for lewd‚ indecent‚ or obscene acts 18 U.S. Code § 641 for the misuse of government property 18 U.S. Code § 1752 for criminal trespass on government property "The key factor is the fact that this videotape was made with the apparent intent to publish or to distribute‚" Turley wrote. "Sex in congressional offices — by both members and staff — have long been known to occur on Capitol Hill. Yet‚ this was a public hearing room‚ albeit closed at the time‚ and a tape made for what appears public viewing."That brings us back to trespass. The question may be whether this was access under legal authority for a staffer. The Capitol police can argue that access to a staff position does not mean a license for entry for any purpose‚" he explained. "Does a staffer have legal authority to enter any hearing room for any purpose? That could be a defense raised by counsel‚ but it would seem likely that any access is premised on an official function."On Monday‚ Cardin said he is "terribly angered" by the scandal. He confirmed that his office is cooperating with the Capitol Police investigation. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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