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Lindsey Graham and some guy that looks like a walking corpse (I know, I know, it’s Blumenthal) just travelled to their districts to check on their constituents and represent them to the best of their abilities. Just kidding! Lindsey Graham and some guy that looks like a walking corpse (I know, I know, it’s Blumenthal) just travelled to Congress to do actual work. Just kidding! Lindsey Graham and some guy that looks like a walking corpse (I know, I know, it’s Blumenthal) just travelled to Ukraine to meet with Zelensky! Not kidding, I wish I was. Take a look: Congress only has time to work 26 days this entire summer for you, but they have plenty of time to travel halfway around the globe to be war pigs for Sniffy the Clown. It’s time to primary Lindsey Graham once and for all and send him packing. pic.twitter.com/a4b4oyNtXl — Catturd (@catturd2) May 30, 2025 But what I want to talk about is whether this is a clear violation of The Logan Act. Spoiler alert: it is. And many agree with me: Hey, @AGPamBondi is this not a violation of the LOGAN ACT? https://t.co/96TzzsYL5U — 1776CatMom (@1776_CatMom) May 30, 2025 But as usual, I don’t write entire articles just based on Tweets I find online, we do real research and real reporting here. So let’s go deep…. And let’s start by going to the actual source itself: 18 U.S.C. § 953 — Private correspondence with foreign governments Any citizen of the United States, wherever he may be, who, without authority of the United States, directly or indirectly commences or carries on any correspondence or intercourse with any foreign government or any officer or agent thereof, with intent: to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government or of any officer or agent thereof, in relation to any disputes or controversies with the United States, or to defeat the measures of the United States, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than three years, or both. This section shall not abridge the right of a citizen to apply himself, or his agent, to any foreign government or the agents thereof for redress of any injury which he may have sustained from such government or any of its agents or subjects. Next I went to Grok to see what it would say. I asked the obvious question: Is Lindsey Graham flying to Ukraine to meet with Zelensky a clear violation of The Logan Act? Answer: No, Lindsey Graham’s meeting with Zelensky in Ukraine does not appear to be a violation of the Logan Act. The Logan Act prohibits unauthorized citizens from negotiating with foreign governments in disputes involving the United States, but it specifically targets private citizens, not elected officials like Senators. As a U.S. Senator, Graham is part of the legislative branch and has a constitutional role in foreign policy, which includes oversight and the ability to engage in diplomatic discussions. His actions are part of his official duties and are coordinated with the executive branch, as indicated by the context of his legislative initiatives and the support from other senators. Therefore, his meeting with Zelensky falls within the bounds of his official capacity and does not constitute a Logan Act violation. Ok, interesting. But…I noticed a few things. First, Grok tried to tell me The Logan Act only targets private citizens, not elected officials. So I followed up with this: Your analysis is flawed. The code section does not limit itself to private citizens, it specifically say “any citizen”. It further says “without authority” and “with intent to influence measures or conduct of any foreign government. Foreign policy is largely delegated to the Executive Branch in the Constitution and certainly not to members of Congress individually. This actually seems to be almost the exact situation the Logan Act was written to deal with. Answer (Grok admits I am right): Your observation is correct that the Act does not explicitly limit itself to “private citizens” but rather uses the broader term “any citizen.” This broad language could theoretically encompass elected officials, including members of Congress, if they act without authority and with the intent to influence foreign governments in ways that relate to disputes or controversies with the United States or to defeat U.S. measures. Then it told me that it still wasn’t a violation because it historically hasn’t been enforced much. What? Say what now? What relevance does that have? So I followed up with this: I don’t care if it historically hasn’t been enforced much, I care what it says. No member of Congress is individually given any authority to negotiate directly with foreign heads of state, especially when that person has made it clear their position is contrary to that of the President. The application of the Logan Act here could not be more appropriate. Your only argument is that it historically hasn’t been enforced much and that is completely irrelevant to this exercise. Answer (Grok finally admits I am 100% right — it is a clear violation of The Logan Act): Analysis Based on the Text Alone “Any citizen of the United States”:The Act applies to “any citizen,” which includes Lindsey Graham, a U.S. Senator. There is no explicit exclusion for elected officials in the text. “Without authority of the United States”:The key phrase here is “without authority of the United States.” The question is whether Graham, as a Senator, has such authority. The Constitution does not grant individual members of Congress the authority to negotiate directly with foreign heads of state. Article I, Section 8, gives Congress powers over foreign commerce and declaring war, and Article II, Section 2, involves the President in making treaties and appointing ambassadors with Senate consent. However, these powers are collective (e.g., Congress as a body, Senate’s advice and consent role) rather than individual. Graham’s individual action to meet with Zelensky, especially if it contradicts the President’s position, could be argued to lack the requisite authority. “Directly or indirectly commences or carries on any correspondence or intercourse”:Graham’s meeting with Zelensky constitutes “intercourse” with a foreign government or its officer. This is undisputed based on the description of the event. “With intent to influence the measures or conduct of any foreign government”:The intent to influence is inferred from the context of discussing Russian sanctions and peace talks. These discussions aim to shape Ukraine’s and potentially Russia’s responses, which relates to U.S. foreign policy. “In relation to any disputes or controversies with the United States, or to defeat the measures of the United States”:The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and U.S. involvement through aid, sanctions, and diplomatic efforts constitute “disputes or controversies with the United States.” If Graham’s actions are seen as diverging from or undermining the President’s strategy (e.g., if the President opposes certain sanctions or peace talk approaches), it could be argued that he intends to “defeat the measures of the United States.” Application to Graham’s Situation Graham’s meeting with Zelensky, if it involves advocating for policies (e.g., stronger sanctions) that differ from the President’s stance, could be seen as an attempt to influence Ukraine’s conduct in a way that relates to U.S. disputes with Russia. The lack of individual authority for a Senator to negotiate directly with a foreign head of state, especially in a manner that might contradict executive policy, aligns with the “without authority” criterion. The intent to influence Ukraine’s measures regarding Russia, particularly if it conflicts with the President’s approach, could meet the “intent to influence” and “defeat the measures of the United States” thresholds. Hey Pam Bondi, care to handle this? PROSECUTE! We either have a country or we don’t. We either have one set of legal rules or we don’t. We either apply them to everyone or we don’t. What are you going to choose, Pam?

Sometimes the past makes its way into the future. That’s precisely the case in the state of Florida. Florida has enacted a new bill to make gold and silver as useful as the U.S. dollar. Gold and silver can soon be used for a plethora of purchases. Fox News broke down the new law: The State of Florida is taking a big step towards making precious metals just as useful as cash. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday to start the process of making gold and silver legal tender in Florida. Starting July 1 of next year, the bill requires all coins to be stamped with weight, purity and mint of origin. It specifies that using it, or accepting it, is optional. Purchases of precious metal would be exempt from sales taxes, but gold and silver could be used to pay other kinds of taxes. “We’ve really led the way on protecting your economic independence and your financial sovereignty,” said DeSantis. The governor argues metals are a protection against a falling dollar, which he sees as a risk given perennial deficit spending in Washington. He points out gold has tripled in value since 2015, while, because of inflation, paper money is buying less. Florida stands firmly for freedom, economic self-determination, and resistance to government overreach. But for too long, outdated regulations and unnecessary sales taxes have made it impractical for Floridians to enter the gold and silver market. I signed HB 999 today to change… pic.twitter.com/81lwwHhQ7i — Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) May 27, 2025 Florida is not the only state making gold and silver legal tender. The state of Missouri recently passed a bill to do the same. Per The Kansas City Star: Shoppers in Kansas City and across Missouri could soon be able to pay for their groceries and pay taxes with gold and silver. Missouri lawmakers this week, in a move that surprised some, approved a controversial bill that would make gold and silver legal tender in the state. The legislation, which passed both chambers of the General Assembly as an amendment to a sweeping finance-related bill, is headed to Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe’s desk. The Republican-led legislation would require state government entities to accept electronic versions of gold and silver, called “electronic specie currency,” as forms of payment for taxes and public debts. While the measure would not require businesses to accept gold and silver as payment for private uses, such as groceries, it would allow them to do so. “The goal is about restoring economic and political freedom back to everyday Missourians,” Rep. Bill Hardwick, a Dixon Republican who sponsored a version of the bill, told The Star at the state Capitol. Missouri approves bill to allow gold, silver payments for groceries and taxes The Republican-led push for the legislation would require state government entities to accept electronic versions of gold and silver, called “electronic specie currency,” as payment for taxes and… pic.twitter.com/oincK3NRjG — Swisher1776 (@swisher1776) May 17, 2025 Did you know that at one time, Americans were forced to turn over their gold? HISTORY All Americans were required to turn in their gold on or before May 1, 1933 to the Federal Reserve in return for $20.67 of paper money per troy ounce Americans who did not turn in their gold were subject to arrest on criminal charges and faced up to 10 years in prison pic.twitter.com/FAuISWDzry — Gold Telegraph (@GoldTelegraph_) May 6, 2018

The world of drugs keeps getting darker. A London woman has been arrested after attempting to smuggle a drug known as “Kush” into the country of Sri Lanka. Drug smugglers get arrested all the time, so what’s the big deal? Well, the drug “kush” that the woman was smuggling contains pieces of human bones in it. Here’s a must-read by The New York Post: A former flight attendant caught smuggling over 100 pounds of a deadly new synthetic drug made of human bones faces up to 25 years in a Sri Lankan prison. Charlotte May Lee, 21, from the United Kingdom, was seized at Bandaranaike Airport in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo earlier this month after allegedly carrying suitcases full of “kush,” a new drug originating in West Africa which kills an estimated dozen people a week in Sierra Leone alone. Lee, from south London, claimed the drug stash — which has a reported street value of $3.3 million — was planted in her suitcases without her knowledge, her lawyer, Sampath Perera, told the BBC. She is being held in harsh conditions in a jail north of Colombo where she has to sleep on a concrete floor, though Perera said she’s been in contact with her family. A former flight attendant caught smuggling over 100 pounds of a deadly new synthetic drug made of human bones!! faces up to 25 years in a Sri Lankan prison. “kush,” a new drug originating in West Africa which kills an estimated dozen people a week in Sierra Leone alone. drug… pic.twitter.com/k7uCz3VXOW — Wall Street Mav (@WallStreetMav) May 26, 2025 Here’s the moment she was arersted and transported: Charlotte May Lee a 21-year-old former flight attendant has been arrested after authorities uncovered a $3.3 million trafficking operation. Not in cocaine or fentanyl, but in a new drug made from HUMAN BONES. Officials say the disturbing substance was being sold on the black… pic.twitter.com/DckooumcN0 — SynCronus (@syncronus) May 30, 2025 So what exactly is “kush”? The BBC breaks down where the drug trend originated from: Sierra Leone’s president has declared a national emergency over rampant drug abuse. Kush, a psychoactive blend of addictive substances, has been prevalent in the country for years. President Julius Maada Bio called the drug a “death trap” and said it posed an “existential crisis”. One of the drug’s many ingredients is human bones – security has been tightened in cemeteries to stop addicts digging up skeletons from graves. Groups of mostly young men sitting on street corners with limbs swollen by kush abuse is a common sight in Sierra Leone. With a bandage around his ankle, one recovering addict told the BBC the drug has a tight grip on him. “I don’t like doing this, but I cannot leave it because I enjoy it,” he said.

Another day, another judge is running the government. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals froze the order to hold the terminations at more than a dozen agencies. It’s another setback. Of course, Donald Trump can fire his probationary staff if he wants, but the judges won’t let him. We are in the midst of serious […] The post 9th Circuit Finds Against Trump on Terminations of His Employees appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.