The privileged vote to expel George Santos ended in an expulsion by an overwhelming majority of Republicans and Democrats. Here’s the vote via Jake Sherman: HOUSE HAS EXPELLED SANTOS 311-114-2 105 R YES VOTES — Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) December 1‚ 2023 I don’t know how the readers feel. To me‚ it was stupid. It sets […] The post George Santos Expelled! appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

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A Democratic staffer on Capitol Hill was apparently triggered by the Christmas decorations put up outside a neighboring congressman’s office‚ calling the U.S. Border Patrol-themed display “insensitive‚ charged and insulting.” Jason Tufele Carl Johnson‚ who works in communications for Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ)‚ objected to the decor outside Rep. Eli Crane’s (R-AZ) office in a post he shared on X — complete with photos of the offending display. “Normally Longworth 2nd floor Christmas decorations are a bipartisan and amiable contest‚” Johnson complained. “Rep. Eli Crane’s office has the most insensitive‚ charged and insulting Christmas decor I’ve ever seen in my 5 years on Capitol Hill.” Normally Longworth 2nd floor Christmas decorations are a bipartisan and amiable contest. Rep. Eli Crane's office has the most insensitive‚ charged and insulting Christmas decor I've ever seen in my 5 years on Capitol Hill. pic.twitter.com/6NmYz6ERAc — Jason Tufele Carl Johnson (@jasontcjohnson) November 30‚ 2023 The display showed several glittery elf figures standing atop a brick “border wall.” A sign on one door read‚ “Have documents ready‚” and another read‚ “Border Patrol elves only.” A large “Port of Entry” sign was displayed over the door to Crane’s office. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) joined Johnson in complaining about the display‚ saying‚ “This is how Republicans choose to use their time and resources in the halls of Congress. This is disgusting and dehumanizing rhetoric‚ and as a fellow member of Congress‚ I can think of so many better uses of our time than hanging up crude signs.” This is how Republicans choose to use their time and resources in the halls of Congress. This is disgusting and dehumanizing rhetoric‚ and as a fellow member of Congress‚ I can think of so many better uses of our time than hanging up crude signs. https://t.co/4nPaEY8xY4 — Grace Meng (@RepGraceMeng) November 30‚ 2023 Others poked fun at Johnson‚ suggesting that perhaps he was taking the holiday decorating contest a bit too seriously. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “I’m really sorry this is happening to you. I know firsthand how insulting it must be to see border security themed Christmas decorations. Praying for you in this trying time‚” Greg Price said. I'm really sorry this is happening to you. I know firsthand how insulting it must be to see border security themed Christmas decorations. Praying for you in this trying time 🙏 https://t.co/kKv3NuFtIi — Greg Price (@greg_price11) November 30‚ 2023 “We got Democrat congresscritters siding with Hamas and he’s worried about Christmas decorations. Cry harder‚” Erick Erickson pointed out. We got Democrat congresscritters siding with Hamas and he’s worried about Christmas decorations. Cry harder. https://t.co/FjOgBOadpo — Erick Erickson (@EWErickson) November 30‚ 2023 Abigail Jackson‚ Communications Director for Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) defended the decor and asked a pointed question: “1. These decorations rock; 2. Why is a secure border w legal ports of entry ‘insulting’ and ‘insensitive’??” 1. These decorations rock 2. Why is a secure border w legal ports of entry “insulting” and “insensitive” ?? https://t.co/QHFqrjX4dI — Abigail Jackson 🇺🇸 (@abigailmarone) November 30‚ 2023  

Backlash erupted against U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken after he reportedly threatened Israeli officials who said it could take months to eradicate the terror group Hamas. A report from The Times Of Israel derived from Channel 12 News claimed that when Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told Blinken that all of Israel backs the elimination of the terrorist group Hamas “even if it takes months‚” Blinken responded‚ “I don’t think you have the credit for that.” “You can’t operate in southern Gaza in the way you did in the north‚” Blinken reportedly warned IDF Chief Herzi Halevi and Gallant. “There are two million Palestinians there. You need to evacuate fewer people from their homes‚ be more accurate in the attacks‚ not hit U.N. facilities‚ and ensure that there are enough protected areas [for civilians]. And if not? Then not to attack where there is a civilian population. What is your system of operation?” “We follow a number of principles — proportionality‚ distinction‚ and the laws of war‚” Halevi reportedly responded. “There were instances where we attacked on the basis of those principles‚ and instances where we decided not to attack‚ because we waited for a better opportunity”. Gallant then asserted‚ “The entire Israeli society is united behind the goal of dismantling Hamas‚ even if it takes months‚” prompting Blinken to answer‚ “I don’t think you have the credit for that.” Despite the 1‚200 Israelis murdered by Hamas in the October 7 attack‚ Blinken’s warning that Israel’s attack is on borrowed time is distinctly different from the Biden administration’s lasting and continuing support for Ukraine in its war against Russia‚ which has lasted since February 24‚ 2022. President Joe Biden asked Congress for $33 billion to support Ukraine on April 28‚ 2022; $20 billion of the funding was to provide weapons to Ukraine. According to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy‚ by September 2023 the Biden administration had sent $76.8 billion to Ukraine. Blinken was harshly criticized for his threat to abandon U.S. support for Israel. “Secretary Blinken’s meeting in Israel yesterday where he told Israel that they didn’t have the credit they needed to destroy Hamas followed by that rather disastrous press conference in which — I don’t even know how to frame it other than it was a complete and utter message to Hamas that we’re going to pull the rug out of Israel‚ do what you will — I think yesterday will go down as one of the worst diplomatic face plants in history‚” radio host Hugh Hewitt said bluntly. .@hughhewitt says‚ “Secretary Blinken’s meeting in Israel yesterday where he told Israel that they didn’t have the credit … needed to destroy Hamas followed by that rather disastrous press conference … will go down as one of the worst diplomatic face plants in history.” pic.twitter.com/kttrGYR1Tm — Washington Post Live (@PostLive) December 1‚ 2023 “The idea that after the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust‚ Israel needs ‘credit’ to defend itself is outrageous. Blinken and Biden should be ashamed. The American people stand with Israel — even if Biden does not‚” Arkansas GOP Senator Tom Cotton blasted. The idea that after the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust‚ Israel needs "credit" to defend itself is outrageous. Blinken and Biden should be ashamed. The American people stand with Israel–even if Biden does not. https://t.co/MPcJFMjrro — Tom Cotton (@TomCottonAR) November 30‚ 2023 Blinken is an embarrassment to the USA and an existential threat to the state of Israel! Surrender: Blinken Tells Israel It Lacks ‘Credit’ to Defeat Hamas https://t.co/UxJwalyHsB — Lou Dobbs (@LouDobbs) December 1‚ 2023 As bad as we expected the Antony Blinken Lecture Tour in Jerusalem to be‚ even I wouldn't have predicted that a US Secretary of State would have said this to a country victimized by a massive terror attack that killed 1400 people.https://t.co/A9kIOs2D84 — Ed Morrissey (@EdMorrissey) November 30‚ 2023 They keep telling us that they’ll continue murdering‚ raping‚ torturing and butchering. They murdered four Israelis today. Let’s see how long Israel’s “credit‚” as Blinken heartlessly called it‚ lasts to destroy their terror infrastructure and kill this personification of evil. https://t.co/HwKlVygt9A — Mark Dubowitz (@mdubowitz) December 1‚ 2023 Who the hell does this Iran-loving‚ Hamas-appeasing buffoon of a secretary of state think he is?https://t.co/BZaNN9caNK — Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) November 30‚ 2023

The House voted Friday to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) following his numerous federal charges‚ including alleged aggravated identity theft‚ wire fraud‚ and conspiracy. The expulsion vote‚ which required a two-thirds majority‚ passed easily with 311 representatives voting in the affirmative to 114 voting against‚ and two voting present. Democrats‚ who remained mostly united in their vote for Santos’ expulsion‚ were joined by 105 Republicans. The New York congressman’s expulsion comes after all four of the top Republican House leaders said they would vote against expelling Santos. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA)‚ House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA)‚ House GOP Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN)‚ and House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) all opposed expelling Santos‚ CNN reported. The Republican leaders believed an expulsion could set a bad precedent since the New York representative has yet to be convicted of any crimes. GOP House leadership also did not work to whip up any votes to keep Santos from being expelled‚ with Johnson saying it was a vote of conscience.  Earlier this week‚ the House Speaker said he had “real reservations” about voting to expel Santos‚ saying‚ “I’m concerned about a precedent that may be set for that.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The House Ethics Committee released a report last month heavily critical of the freshman congressman’s conduct. Santos faces 23 federal charges related to allegations of fraud‚ misusing campaign funds‚ and lying about his personal finances on House disclosure reports. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.  Friday’s vote was the House’s third attempt over the past six months to boot Santos‚ and his expulsion marked the first time since 2002 that a member has been removed from office. Santos became the sixth U.S. House member to be expelled‚ but made history as the first member expelled before being convicted of a crime or having fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War. The most recent members who were expelled were Reps. Michael Myers (D-PA) in 1980 and James Traficant (D-OH) in 2002. Both Myers and Traficant were convicted of crimes after they were caught taking bribes. The list that former Rep. George Santos joins: pic.twitter.com/7zq8fBkbsk — Steve Kornacki (@SteveKornacki) December 1‚ 2023 In a floor speech on Tuesday‚ Santos warned that his expulsion would set “a very dangerous precedent.” “This expulsion vote simply undermines and underscores the precedent that we’ve had in this chamber … It puts us in a new direction‚ a dangerous one that sets a very dangerous precedent‚” he said. The House clerk is tasked with informing New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul about the expulsion‚ and it will be up to her to schedule a special election to replace Santos‚ who leaves after less than a year in office. This is a breaking story; refresh the page for updates. 

In a move that could pit women’s advocates and transgender activists against each other‚ the Education Department has opened an investigation into an alleged incident involving a trans-identifying student exposing his male genitalia to freshman girls. The Department’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR)‚ which investigates schools for potential violations of the anti-sex discrimination statute Title IX‚ said Wednesday that it would look into the incident‚ which occurred in March. The investigation comes as a response to a complaint filed by the Wisconsin Institute for Law &; Liberty (WILL). In its response to WILL’s complaint OCR says that it will investigate “Whether the [Sun Prairie Area School] District responded to a report of sexual harassment consistent with the requirements of Title IX.” An investigation does not mean that OCR will determine the school district acted inappropriately when a student reported that a biologically male student identifying as a female entered the girls’ locker room and showered naked next to four freshman girls and exposed his male genitalia to them. While Title IX in recent years has been used to adjudicate allegations of sexual assault and harassment‚ the Biden administration has signaled it would use the statute to punish schools for not adhering to the administration’s transgender ideology. The incident occurred on March 3‚ The Daily Wire previously reported‚ at Sun Prairie East High School in Wisconsin. When the four freshman girls entered the lockers‚ they found a senior male student‚ believed to be 18 years old at the time‚ in the room that contained the lockers and benches. The girls said the student wasn’t in the class with them‚ but proceeded to the shower area even though they were uncomfortable. They were aware that the student identified as transgender and had used girls’ bathrooms previously. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The girls showered with their bathing suits on‚ which was common practice. Just when they started to shower‚ the transgender student fully undressed and entered the shower next to one of the girls. The student was initially facing the wall but then turned toward the four girls‚ exposing his male genitalia to all four freshmen. The girls didn’t know what to do and didn’t immediately report the incident‚ but after one girl told another student what happened‚ that student said they should report it. Three days after the incident in the shower‚ the uninvolved student reported it to student services. The incident should have been reported under Title IX‚ but Associate Principal Heidi Walter didn’t report the incident to the Title IX coordinator‚ and instead asked for the names of the students involved‚ according to WILL. On March 10‚ the student who reported the incident had gained permission to provide the students’ names and was ready to do so‚ but Walter said that the girls could approach her if they wanted. She later admitted‚ according to WILL‚ that she should have “dug deeper” into the issue. The four girls should have been provided supportive measures under Title IX‚ but instead‚ the school focused on the transgender student‚ WILL said. EHS’ principal did‚ however‚ apologize to a parent in an email by saying the incident “should not have happened” and vowing to “continue to work to ensure no one has a similar experience‚” though she didn’t outline any steps the school would take. WILL said that the Sun Prairie Area School District dismissed the rights and concerns of the freshmen girls while assuring parents that the issue had been resolved. The district also pointed to its “Restroom and Locker Room Accessibility Guidance‚” which may not have even been in effect. The guidance‚ according to WILL‚ suggests that if a transgender student “makes any request regarding the use of locker rooms‚” the school will evaluate the request. The policy says nothing about students who don’t make requests‚ if permission is required‚ or who makes the determination on the student’s request. The school district’s policy says that a “student who is transgender‚ nonbinary‚ or gender expansive will be permitted to access the men’s/women’s segregated restrooms in accordance with the student’s gender identity that the student regularly asserts at school and in other social environments.” It further states that any “Student who has a need or desire for increased privacy‚ regardless of the underlying reason‚ may be provided with access to a single-access restroom where such a facility is reasonably available‚ but no student shall be required to use such a restroom because of the student’s transgender‚ nonbinary‚ or gender expansive status.” The school district has also released a statement saying it stands by “LGBTQIA+ students and staff‚” taking “seriously our responsibility to provide safe‚ nondiscriminatory‚ and inclusive environments for people of all orientations and identities as they reflect our diverse community around us.” The statement also says that “all children will be safe and loved in our schools‚” which WILL argued has not been upheld in this case.