The vast majority of participants in a New York Times focus group of undecided independent voters from around the country picked former President Donald Trump over President Joe Biden. Out of 13 participants‚ who ranged from ages 22 to 64 and came from a variety of demographic groups‚ 11 said they would vote for Trump‚ and two said they would back Biden if the election were to be held today. Many of the adults who selected Trump appeared to have a negative opinion of his personality when asked to provide a one-word description of the former president as a person. The responses included “Conceited‚” “Narcissist‚” “Egotistical‚” “Self-righteous‚” and “Irritating.” Yalena‚ a Latina 22-year-old stay-at-home mother from Alabama‚ said‚ “I was just going to say ‘crazy.'” Biden also received some unflattering reviews. One participant said Biden was “unfit” for the presidency. Natalie‚ a 22-year-old administrative clerk from New Jersey‚ said Generation Z would describe Biden as “a little bit senile.” Other words that came up were “disingenuous” and “puppet.” Most of the adults indicated the economy was the issue that worried them the most‚ and they said it would be top of mind when it came to voting for president‚ beating out immigration‚ abortion‚ protecting democracy‚ and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Trump received some praise for his record on the economy while Biden got compliments with regard to infrastructure‚ having “competent staff‚” capping prescription prices‚ and racial diversity. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP When it came to recommendations‚ a couple suggested Trump should “tone it down” and “stay off Twitter.” For Biden to win over more undecided voters‚ some said he needs to speak more freely from himself and come up with “great” policies. The overall sentiment about the upcoming election appeared to be pretty bleak. Participants used words such as “Anxious‚” “Disaster‚” “Abyss‚” and “Bulls***‚” to describe how they were feeling about it. Biden and Trump are the frontrunners as of mid-February‚ but they are not the only candidates still in the race. Others include Nikki Haley‚ who is Trump’s last remaining major GOP rival‚ and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Two of the adults in the focus group‚ both of whom picked Trump‚ raised their hands when asked if they were thinking about voting for a third party candidate in November.

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) released a statement on Wednesday calling for President Joe Biden to immediately declassify newly discovered information about a “destabilizing” military capability from a hostile foreign power. Turner said in a message to House members that the Intelligence Committee “has identified an urgent matter with regard to a destabilizing foreign military capability that should be known by all Congressional Policy Makers.” He said in a subsequent statement that while all House members are able to view some of the information about the “serious national security threat‚” he wants Biden to “declassify all information relating to this threat so that Congress‚ the Administration‚ and our allies can openly discuss the actions necessary to respond to this threat.” CNN reported that multiple sources have indicated that the intelligence is “very sensitive.” One source who reportedly saw the intelligence told the network “it is‚ in fact‚ a highly concerning and destabilizing” Russian capability “that we were recently made aware of.” National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said from the White House that the reported Russian capability represented a “serious national security threat.” “I reached out earlier this week to the Gang of Eight to offer myself for up for a personal briefing to the Gang of Eight and‚ in fact‚ we scheduled a briefing for the for House members of the Gang of Eight tomorrow‚” Sullivan said. “That’s been on the books. So I am a bit surprised that Congressman Turner came out publicly today in advance of a meeting on the books for me to go sit with him alongside our intelligence and defense professionals tomorrow.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Sullivan’s remarks have come as the administration has‚ in numerous instances‚ been either slow or reluctant to confront serious national security threats to the U.S.‚ including increased Chinese aggression‚ Russian aggression against Ukraine‚ and Iranian-backed terrorist attacks on U.S. forces in the Middle East. In other circumstances‚ the administration has been the cause of national security threats‚ including Biden’s disastrous border policies that have led to millions of illegal aliens flooding into the U.S. and his withdrawal from Afghanistan‚ which has allowed terrorist groups to rapidly grow as they plot attacks against the West.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) lashed out at House Republicans after Tuesday evening’s vote to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas‚ saying it was proof that former President Donald Trump was driving their actions. “I don’t know who Mike Johnson is. It’s clear Donald Trump is Speaker of the House‚” Moskowitz told Al Sharpton on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe‚” arguing Mayorkas’ impeachment would never get off the ground. “The only thing that’s going to change is his Wikipedia page.” Moskowitz went on to attack his Republican colleagues on the foreign aid package that just passed the Senate‚ complaining that they had opposed both that and the recently-scrapped immigration deal because they wanted to deny Biden any possible victories. This‚ too‚ he chalked up to the House Republicans doing Trump’s bidding. “[Trump] wants to change how the United States is viewed around the world‚” Moskowitz said. “I mean‚ the idea that he wants to get back into office‚ and he wants to have better relationships with China and Russia‚ right‚ who are trying to destabilize the world should send literally shivers down Americans’ spine. You know‚ he talks about‚ Joe Biden is going to start World War II — by the way‚ that happened in the ’40s — but Donald Trump‚ what he’s talking about dealing with Russia‚ if Russia would start invading Europe‚ that would start World War III‚ by the way. Donald Trump is talking about that and setting the stage.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Moskowitz seemed to be referencing Trump’s recent comments about NATO‚ in which he indicated that he would oppose providing support for member nations that were not meeting their financial obligations to the body. “When I told the 20 Countries that weren’t paying their fair share that they had to PAY UP‚ and said without doing that you will not have U.S. Military Protection‚ the money came rolling in‚” Trump said in a recent statement. “After so many years of the United States picking up the tab‚ it was a beautiful sight to see. But now‚ without me there to say YOU MUST PAY‚ they are at it again. We are into helping Ukraine for more than 100 Billion Dollars more than NATO. We have nobody that they respect‚ and they insist on paying far less than we do. Wrong‚ NATO HAS TO EQUALIZE‚ AND NOW. THEY WILL DO THAT IF PROPERLY ASKED.”

In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples through the political landscape‚ a former Atlantic City council president has been indicted on charges of orchestrating a fraudulent ballot scheme. The individual in question‚ Craig Callaway‚ is accused of paying residents to act as messengers and request mail-in ballots for voters they had never met‚ casting a shadow over the integrity of the electoral process. The allegations stem from activities during the 2022 mid-term elections‚ where it is reported that Callaway received $65‚500 for “strategic consulting” from a political campaign. This isn’t the first time Callaway has faced legal scrutiny; his past is marred with a 2006 conviction for accepting bribes and a 2008 admission of guilt in a blackmail scheme. EXCLUSIVE: Primetime confronts Atlantic City’s Democrat ballot stuffer who was arrested for election fraud. And it turns out he’s not just a stuffer‚ he’s also an FBI snitch. pic.twitter.com/nEsbhJ9E3I — Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) February 13‚ 2024 What makes this case particularly alarming is the claim that Callaway has been working with the FBI for over two decades. It is alleged that while he was assisting the federal agency in catching others in corrupt acts‚ he himself was engaged in questionable activities‚ including taking bribes during an FBI sting operation and being involved in a scandalous attempt to blackmail a minister. The community’s reaction to these developments has been one of dismay and cynicism‚ with residents expressing their lack of surprise at the corruption allegations. Interviews with locals reveal a sentiment that election manipulation is almost expected‚ with one resident bluntly stating that Atlantic City elections have always been tainted by corruption. EXCLUSIVE: Johnny confronts Atlantic City's very own ballot stuffer‚ tonight on Primetime. pic.twitter.com/Cq1yzNlYco — Jesse Watters (@JesseBWatters) February 13‚ 2024 This indictment raises serious questions about the oversight and enforcement of election laws. If someone with a history of legal transgressions can continue to be involved in election-related activities‚ it suggests a failure in the system designed to protect the sanctity of the vote. Moreover‚ the implications of an individual with a criminal background allegedly working for the FBI while engaging in election fraud are deeply concerning. It prompts citizens to wonder about the extent of oversight within the FBI and whether there are sufficient checks and balances to prevent such conflicts of interest. As the case unfolds‚ the accused faces up to five years in prison and a fine of $250‚000 if convicted. The legal proceedings will be closely watched by those who advocate for fair and transparent elections‚ as well as those who are wary of the potential for abuse within the systems meant to safeguard democracy. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges in ensuring electoral integrity. It underscores the need for vigilance‚ accountability‚ and reform to restore public trust in the electoral process—a cornerstone of any functioning democracy.   The post Ballot Tampering Scandal Rocks Atlantic City appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

Astronauts Kellie Gerardi and Sirisha Bandla have a friendship that’s literally out of this world! In 2012‚ both of these women were aiming for careers in space travel. To encourage each other‚ they made a solemn promise: they’d both be there to witness one another’s first launches! In a beautiful TikTok post‚ Kellie shared the story of how they helped each other reach for the stars. Commenters loved seeing these sweet best friends supporting each other’s career goals. Many noted that Kellie Gerardi and Sirisha Bandla are excellent role models for young girls! Here’s the story of how they went from astronaut hopefuls to watching each other travel to space. It started with a big dream. Screengrab from TikTok Kellie Gerardi and Sirisha Bandla made a pact in 2012 to pursue their career goals‚ no matter what. It wouldn’t be an easy road‚ but at least they knew they could rely on each other. Nine years later‚ Sirisha Bandla was ready for liftoff! Screengrab from TikTok In less than a decade‚ Sirisha’s hard work payed off. She was finally going to travel into space for the first time! The post Friends Make Good On 13-Year Promise They’ll “Be At Each Other’s Launches” To Space. appeared first on InspireMore.

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