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As I delve into the intricacies of Project 2025, a comprehensive policy initiative crafted by the Heritage Foundation, it becomes clear that this is more than just a set of recommendations – it's a blueprint for a radical transformation of the American government. This 900-page manifesto, designed to guide a potential conservative administration, outlines sweeping reforms that touch every facet of federal governance, from education and environmental policy to media regulation and disaster response.At its core, Project 2025 is about consolidating executive power and reshaping the federal government in a distinctly conservative image. One of the most striking aspects of this plan is its vision for education. The project advocates for the elimination of the Department of Education, transferring its responsibilities to the states and significantly reducing federal involvement in education policy. This includes ending federal funding for programs like Title I, which provides crucial support to schools in low-income areas, and dismantling the Head Start program that serves over a million children from low-income families[1][4][5].Roger Severino, a key figure associated with the project, has argued that Head Start does not provide value, though he has not provided evidence to support this claim. Instead, Project 2025 promotes school vouchers with no strings attached, even for private or religious schools, and cuts to funding for free school meals. This approach reflects a fundamental shift in how education is viewed – from a public good to a private one[1].The project's stance on education is just one part of a broader critique of what it terms "federal government overreach." In the realm of civil rights, Project 2025 proposes significant curtailments. It recommends ending federal investigations into schools for disparate impacts of disciplinary measures on the basis of race or ethnicity and transferring civil rights enforcement responsibilities from the Department of Education to the Department of Justice, where enforcement would be limited to litigation[1].This theme of reducing federal oversight extends to environmental policy as well. Project 2025 seeks to dismantle key components of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights. It advocates for reversing the EPA's 2009 finding that carbon dioxide emissions are harmful to human health, thereby preventing the federal government from regulating greenhouse gas emissions. The project also supports increased consumption of natural gas, despite concerns from climatologists about methane leaks, and aims to block the expansion of the national electrical grid and the transition to renewable energy[1].The project's climate policy is particularly contentious, with even some Republican climate advocates disagreeing with its stance. Benji Backer, founder of the American Conservation Coalition, has noted a growing consensus among younger Republicans that human activity causes climate change and has called Project 2025's approach "wrongheaded"[1].In addition to these policy proposals, Project 2025 also outlines a vision for media and technology policies. It suggests increasing agency accountability at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) while reducing what it deems "wasteful spending." The project promotes national security and economic prosperity through measures like expanding 5G connectivity and requiring Big Tech companies to contribute to the Universal Service Fund. However, critics argue that these recommendations could endanger democratic institutions and concentrate presidential power[2].The project's impact on disaster response is another area of concern. It proposes reforming the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by shifting the majority of preparedness and response costs to states and localities. This includes ending preparedness grants for states and localities, a move that aligns with Trump's recent suggestions to leave disaster response management to the states[3].Project 2025 also delves into the realm of public health and social welfare. It advocates for withdrawing from the World Health Organization, a move Trump has already made and then reversed during his previous administration. The project criticizes the WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and suggests that the U.S. should be prepared to take drastic measures against international organizations that act contrary to U.S. interests[3].The economic and social implications of these proposals are far-reaching. Project 2025 suggests cutting overtime protections for 4.3 million workers, limiting access to food assistance for over 40 million people, and restricting safety nets for farmers. It also proposes eliminating funding for key public transportation projects and consolidating or eliminating programs like the Economic Development Administration (EDA), which has invested billions in transformative infrastructure projects[5].Critics, including Democrats and some independent experts, have been vocal about the dangers of Project 2025. They argue that its recommendations could dismantle civil liberties, concentrate presidential power, and endanger democratic institutions. James Singer, a spokesperson for the Biden campaign, has likened the project to an attempt to make Trump a "tyrannical king" at the expense of American democracy[4].Despite Trump's public distancing from the project, there is significant overlap between his policies and those outlined in Project 2025. The Heritage Foundation emphasizes that while the project does not speak for any candidate, it is ultimately up to the president to decide which recommendations to implement. This ambiguity has led to a heated political debate, with Democrats using Project 2025 as a rallying cry against Trump's potential second term[4].As the 2025 presidential term approaches, Project 2025 stands as a pivotal document that could shape the future of American governance. Its proposals are not just policy recommendations but a vision for a fundamentally different role of the federal government in American life. Whether these changes will come to fruition remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Project 2025 represents a seismic shift in the political landscape, one that will be closely watched and fiercely debated in the months to come.
As I delved into the intricacies of Project 2025, I couldn't help but feel a sense of both fascination and alarm. This sprawling initiative, spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation and involving a myriad of conservative groups and former Trump administration officials, is nothing short of a blueprint for a radical transformation of the U.S. federal government.At its core, Project 2025 is a 900-page manifesto that outlines a vision for a second Trump presidency, one that would usher in sweeping changes across various federal agencies and policy domains. The project is divided into four key pillars: a comprehensive policy guide, a database of potential personnel, a training program for these candidates, and a detailed playbook for the first 180 days in office[3].One of the most striking aspects of Project 2025 is its ambition to consolidate executive power. The plan advocates for placing the entire executive branch under direct presidential control, eliminating the independence of agencies like the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This is rooted in a controversial interpretation of the unitary executive theory, which aims to centralize greater control over the government in the White House. As Kevin Roberts, a key figure in the project, put it, "all federal employees should answer to the president"[1].The project's impact on federal agencies is profound. For instance, it proposes dismantling or abolishing several key departments, including the Department of Education and the Department of Homeland Security. The Department of Education, in particular, would see its role significantly reduced, with control over education funding and policy transferred to the states. This would include closing the Department of Education and shifting programs under the Individuals with Disabilities' Education Act (IDEA) to the Department of Health and Human Services[1][2].In the realm of education, Project 2025 envisions a future where federal involvement is minimal. It suggests allowing Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expire, thereby removing $18 billion in federal funds for schools in low-income areas. Instead, public funds would be available as school vouchers, even for parents sending their children to private or religious schools. The Head Start program, which provides essential services to children of low-income families, would be ended, with critics like Roger Severino arguing it does not provide value, though without providing evidence[1][2].The project's stance on environmental policy is equally contentious. It seeks to reverse a 2009 EPA finding that carbon dioxide emissions are harmful to human health, preventing the federal government from regulating greenhouse gas emissions. The EPA's Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights would be closed, and the agency would be barred from using private health data to determine the effects of pollution. The expansion of the national electrical grid would be blocked, and funding for renewable energy projects would be curtailed. Instead, the project advocates for the development of vast oil, gas, and coal resources, including Arctic drilling[1].Project 2025 also has a clear agenda on social issues. It proposes criminalizing pornography, removing legal protections against anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination, and ending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The DOJ would be tasked with prosecuting what the project terms "anti-white racism," and affirmative action programs would be targeted as violating federal law. Gene Hamilton, a former Trump DOJ official, argued that advancing the interests of certain segments of American society "comes at the expense of other Americans—and in nearly all cases violates longstanding federal law"[1].The project's approach to law enforcement is another area of significant change. The DOJ, described as a "bloated bureaucracy" infatuated with a "radical liberal agenda," would be thoroughly reformed and closely overseen by the White House. The director of the FBI would be personally accountable to the president, and consent decrees between the DOJ and local police departments would be curtailed. Capital punishment would be promoted for "particularly heinous crimes" like pedophilia, and the Uniformed Division of the Secret Service would be authorized to enforce the law in the District of Columbia, which the project describes as "infested with crime"[1].In terms of economic policy, Project 2025 advocates for a flat income tax on individuals, reducing taxes on corporations and capital gains, and cutting Medicare and Medicaid. It suggests merging several statistical agencies, including the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Census Bureau, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, into a single organization aligned with conservative principles. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would be abolished, and the role of the National Labor Relations Board would be significantly reduced[1].Despite its comprehensive nature, Project 2025 has faced significant criticism and public opposition. Many see it as a dangerous plan to expand presidential power and gut the system of checks and balances. The American public, according to various polls, is largely united in their disapproval of the project's proposals[2].Donald Trump, despite his administration's deep ties to the project, has attempted to distance himself from it. In a social media post, he claimed, "I know nothing about Project 2025. I have no idea who is behind it. I disagree with some of the things they're saying and some of the things they're saying are absolutely ridiculous and abysmal." However, the involvement of former Trump officials and the alignment of the project's proposals with Trump's past policies and current campaign promises suggest a closer connection than he admits[3].As we look to the future, the implications of Project 2025 are far-reaching and profound. If implemented, these policies could fundamentally alter the fabric of American governance, impacting everything from education and environmental protection to law enforcement and economic policy. With Trump's second term underway, the next few months will be crucial in determining how many of these proposals become reality.In the words of Sarah E. Hunt, president of the Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy, "The Inflation Reduction Act is crucial, and it is vital that Republicans engage in supporting good energy and climate policy." Her sentiments reflect a broader concern among many Americans: that Project 2025's vision for the future may be at odds with the nation's long-term well-being and the principles of democratic governance[1].As the nation navigates this complex and contentious landscape, one thing is clear: Project 2025 represents a pivotal moment in American politics, one that will shape the course of the country for years to come. Whether its ambitious plans will be realized remains to be seen, but the debate it has sparked is undeniable—a testament to the enduring power of ideas and the unyielding spirit of public discourse.
As I delved into the intricacies of Project 2025, I couldn't help but feel a sense of both fascination and alarm. This sprawling initiative, spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation and crafted by a cadre of former Trump administration officials, lays out a vision for a radically reshaped federal government that is as ambitious as it is contentious.At its core, Project 2025 is a 900-page blueprint designed to guide the next conservative presidential administration, with a particular focus on the second term of Donald Trump. The project is built around four key pillars: a comprehensive policy guide, a database of potential personnel, a training program for these candidates, and a detailed playbook for the first 180 days in office[4].One of the most striking aspects of Project 2025 is its proposal to consolidate executive power and reshape the federal bureaucracy in the image of conservative ideology. The plan calls for the replacement of merit-based federal civil service workers with individuals loyal to Trump, effectively politicizing key government agencies such as the Department of Justice, the Department of Commerce, and the Federal Trade Commission. This move is part of a broader strategy to centralize control over the government, aligning with the unitary executive theory that advocates for greater presidential control over the executive branch[1].The implications of such a shift are profound. For instance, the Department of Justice, under Project 2025, would be thoroughly reformed to combat what the project terms "affirmative discrimination" or "anti-white racism," and would be tasked with prosecuting state and local governments, institutions of higher education, and private employers with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Gene Hamilton, a former Trump DOJ official, argues that these programs "come at the expense of other Americans—and in nearly all cases violate longstanding federal law"[1].Education is another area where Project 2025 proposes sweeping changes. The plan envisions a significant reduction in the federal government's role in public education, advocating for the closure of the Department of Education and the transfer of education funding and policy to the states. This would include ending federal enforcement of civil rights in schools and allowing public funds to be used as school vouchers for private or religious schools. The National Center for Education Statistics would be merged with the Census Bureau, and programs like Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, which provides $18 billion in federal funds for schools in low-income areas, would be allowed to expire[1][3].The project's stance on education is encapsulated in its criticism of what it calls "woke propaganda" in public schools. It argues that federal overreach has led schools to prioritize "racial parity in school discipline indicators" over student safety. This perspective is reflected in the project's recommendation to end the Head Start program and cut funding for free school meals, with proponents like Roger Severino claiming that such programs do not provide value, though he has not provided evidence to support these claims[1].Environmental policy is another critical area where Project 2025's vision diverges sharply from current trends. The project advocates for the reversal of several key environmental regulations, including the 2009 EPA finding that carbon dioxide emissions are harmful to human health. It proposes preventing the EPA from regulating greenhouse gas emissions and blocking the expansion of the national electrical grid, thereby stymying the transition to renewable energy. Diana Furchtgott-Roth, the Heritage Foundation's energy and climate director, suggests that the EPA should support the consumption of more natural gas, despite concerns from climatologists about the increased leakage of methane, a potent greenhouse gas[1].These environmental proposals have been met with strong criticism from Republican climate advocates. Sarah E. Hunt, president of the Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy, and U.S. Senator John Curtis have emphasized the importance of supporting good energy and climate policy, contrasting sharply with Project 2025's stance. Benji Backer, founder of the American Conservation Coalition, has noted a growing consensus among younger Republicans that human activity causes climate change, calling Project 2025's climate policy "wrongheaded"[1].The project's approach to law enforcement is equally contentious. It suggests that the Department of Justice has become a "bloated bureaucracy" infatuated with a "radical liberal agenda" and recommends that the DOJ be thoroughly reformed and closely overseen by the White House. The plan also proposes that the director of the FBI be personally accountable to the president, and that legal settlements between the DOJ and local police departments, known as consent decrees, be curtailed[1].In addition to these reforms, Project 2025 advocates for a more aggressive stance on immigration, recommending the arrest, detention, and mass deportation of illegal immigrants, as well as the deployment of the military for domestic law enforcement. It also proposes enacting laws supported by the Christian right, such as criminalizing the sending and receiving of abortion and birth control medications, and eliminating coverage of emergency contraception[1].Despite Trump's public disavowal of Project 2025, the initiative's proposals align closely with his past policies and current campaign promises. In a social media post, Trump claimed, "I know nothing about Project 2025. I have no idea who is behind it. I disagree with some of the things they're saying and some of the things they're saying are absolutely ridiculous and abysmal." However, a line-by-line review by CBS News identified at least 270 proposals in Project 2025 that match Trump's policies[4].The project's impact on American governance could be profound. By centralizing executive power, dismantling federal agencies, and implementing a wide range of conservative policies, Project 2025 aims to reshape the very fabric of the federal government. As Kevin Roberts of the Heritage Foundation put it, "The nation is in the process of the second American Revolution, which will remain bloodless if the left allows it to be." This rhetoric underscores the project's ambition and the potential for significant political and social upheaval[4].As we move forward, it is clear that Project 2025 will remain a contentious and influential force in American politics. With Trump's second term underway, many of the project's architects and supporters have been nominated to key positions in his administration. The coming months will be crucial in determining how many of these proposals are implemented and what their long-term effects will be on the country.In the words of the National Education Association, "The American public is united: The 900+ page blueprint for another Trump presidency... would be disastrous for the nation." Whether this prediction holds true remains to be seen, but one thing is certain – Project 2025 represents a seismic shift in the political landscape, one that will have far-reaching consequences for the future of American governance[3].
In this episode, Lisa and guest Roger Severino, part of The Heritage Foundation, delve into the Supreme Court's oral arguments on Tennessee's ban on transgender medical procedures for minors. Severino provides legal insights, critiquing arguments from the Biden administration and ACLU, and emphasizing the potential harm of such medical procedures on minors. The conversation explores broader implications, including the definition of sex and gender, fairness in sports, and the cultural shifts influencing public opinion and legal decisions. The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In recent years, the legal profession has increasingly prioritized diversity in law firm hiring and litigation leadership, driven by demands from corporate clients, alumni, and judges. Efforts to increase the representation of women and non-white lawyers have become so integral that they are now reflected in proposed formal rules, such as the FRCP 16.1, which would require judges to consider identity characteristics when selecting leadership teams for multidistrict litigation (MDL). This potential codification raises important questions about the legality and implications of identity-based preferences in the legal profession. How should client preferences for diversity be balanced with Title VII commitments, and what role should diversity of background play in law firm hiring and the selection of MDL legal teams? This panel will explore these issues, examining both the legal and policy arguments surrounding identity-based preferencing in legal employment.Featuring:Dean andré douglas pond cummings, Dean and Professor of Law, Widener University Commonwealth Law SchoolProf. Darrell D. Jackson, Winston Howard Distinguished Professor of Law, University of Wyoming College of LawMr. Roger Severino, Vice President, Domestic Policy & The Joseph C. and Elizabeth A. Anderlik Fellow, The Heritage FoundationMs. Tobi Young, Senior Vice President Legal & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Cognizant; Board of Directors, HalliburtonModerator: Hon. Patrick J. Bumatay, Judge, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
The case of former Stoughton Police Detective Matthew Farwell, who is accused of murdering Sandra Birchmore, has sparked calls for additional charges under the Unborn Victims of Violence Act. Farwell, 38, allegedly killed Birchmore, 23, in her Canton apartment on February 1, 2021, after she revealed she was pregnant with his child. Farwell's indictment includes charges related to the murder of Birchmore, who was about two months pregnant at the time. Prosecutors allege Farwell strangled Birchmore and staged her death to appear as a suicide. The disturbing details of the case have led some to argue for the inclusion of an additional charge related to the unborn child. “It is hard to imagine a more clear-cut case for enforcing federal law for protecting unborn children than this one,” said Roger Severino, Vice President of Domestic Policy at the Heritage Foundation. “The very existence of the unborn child was the very evidence against this monster.” Birchmore had shared her excitement about the pregnancy with Farwell through a text message, including a photo of a handmade card that read, “Congrats, we are going to be parents!” However, Farwell allegedly reacted negatively to the news, leading to the fatal incident. Assistant Special Agent in Charge Steve Kelleher from the Boston FBI emphasized the severity of Farwell's actions: “Matthew Farwell's gun and badge did not grant him authority to violate the Constitution and certainly didn't entitle him to sexually exploit, abuse, and rape a child before killing her and her unborn baby in an attempt to cover up his alleged crime.” The Unborn Victims of Violence Act, also known as "Laci and Conner's Law," could be applied in this case. The law, enacted in 2004, allows for separate charges if an unborn child is harmed or killed during a federal crime. Activists, including Colbe Mazzarella, president of the Pro-Life Legal Defense Fund, and Autumn Christensen of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, are pushing for the application of this law to Farwell's case. “The accusation that a police officer killed his former student and their unborn baby strikes horror in every feeling heart,” Mazzarella said. “This law was passed by Republicans and Democrats to punish and prevent many abusers who kill pregnant women or use violence to force a woman to abort their child.” Critics of the law, including the American Civil Liberties Union, argue that it could undermine a woman's right to make decisions about her own pregnancy. The ACLU has expressed concerns that recognizing the unborn child as a separate victim could threaten reproductive rights. Despite these concerns, the FBI's Kelleher noted additional evidence that Birchmore had no intention of suicide, including recent attempts to book a newborn photo shoot and purchase baby clothes. “Our investigation also uncovered evidence inconsistent with someone choosing to die by suicide,” he said. The federal prosecutors have left the door open for additional charges, and the possibility remains that Farwell could face further legal repercussions. Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy has indicated that any new evidence will be thoroughly investigated. As legal and political debates continue, the case underscores the complexities of applying federal laws to crimes involving unborn children. For now, the focus remains on obtaining justice for both Sandra Birchmore and her unborn child. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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The case of former Stoughton Police Detective Matthew Farwell, who is accused of murdering Sandra Birchmore, has sparked calls for additional charges under the Unborn Victims of Violence Act. Farwell, 38, allegedly killed Birchmore, 23, in her Canton apartment on February 1, 2021, after she revealed she was pregnant with his child. Farwell's indictment includes charges related to the murder of Birchmore, who was about two months pregnant at the time. Prosecutors allege Farwell strangled Birchmore and staged her death to appear as a suicide. The disturbing details of the case have led some to argue for the inclusion of an additional charge related to the unborn child. “It is hard to imagine a more clear-cut case for enforcing federal law for protecting unborn children than this one,” said Roger Severino, Vice President of Domestic Policy at the Heritage Foundation. “The very existence of the unborn child was the very evidence against this monster.” Birchmore had shared her excitement about the pregnancy with Farwell through a text message, including a photo of a handmade card that read, “Congrats, we are going to be parents!” However, Farwell allegedly reacted negatively to the news, leading to the fatal incident. Assistant Special Agent in Charge Steve Kelleher from the Boston FBI emphasized the severity of Farwell's actions: “Matthew Farwell's gun and badge did not grant him authority to violate the Constitution and certainly didn't entitle him to sexually exploit, abuse, and rape a child before killing her and her unborn baby in an attempt to cover up his alleged crime.” The Unborn Victims of Violence Act, also known as "Laci and Conner's Law," could be applied in this case. The law, enacted in 2004, allows for separate charges if an unborn child is harmed or killed during a federal crime. Activists, including Colbe Mazzarella, president of the Pro-Life Legal Defense Fund, and Autumn Christensen of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, are pushing for the application of this law to Farwell's case. “The accusation that a police officer killed his former student and their unborn baby strikes horror in every feeling heart,” Mazzarella said. “This law was passed by Republicans and Democrats to punish and prevent many abusers who kill pregnant women or use violence to force a woman to abort their child.” Critics of the law, including the American Civil Liberties Union, argue that it could undermine a woman's right to make decisions about her own pregnancy. The ACLU has expressed concerns that recognizing the unborn child as a separate victim could threaten reproductive rights. Despite these concerns, the FBI's Kelleher noted additional evidence that Birchmore had no intention of suicide, including recent attempts to book a newborn photo shoot and purchase baby clothes. “Our investigation also uncovered evidence inconsistent with someone choosing to die by suicide,” he said. The federal prosecutors have left the door open for additional charges, and the possibility remains that Farwell could face further legal repercussions. Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy has indicated that any new evidence will be thoroughly investigated. As legal and political debates continue, the case underscores the complexities of applying federal laws to crimes involving unborn children. For now, the focus remains on obtaining justice for both Sandra Birchmore and her unborn child. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
The case of former Stoughton Police Detective Matthew Farwell, who is accused of murdering Sandra Birchmore, has sparked calls for additional charges under the Unborn Victims of Violence Act. Farwell, 38, allegedly killed Birchmore, 23, in her Canton apartment on February 1, 2021, after she revealed she was pregnant with his child. Farwell's indictment includes charges related to the murder of Birchmore, who was about two months pregnant at the time. Prosecutors allege Farwell strangled Birchmore and staged her death to appear as a suicide. The disturbing details of the case have led some to argue for the inclusion of an additional charge related to the unborn child. “It is hard to imagine a more clear-cut case for enforcing federal law for protecting unborn children than this one,” said Roger Severino, Vice President of Domestic Policy at the Heritage Foundation. “The very existence of the unborn child was the very evidence against this monster.” Birchmore had shared her excitement about the pregnancy with Farwell through a text message, including a photo of a handmade card that read, “Congrats, we are going to be parents!” However, Farwell allegedly reacted negatively to the news, leading to the fatal incident. Assistant Special Agent in Charge Steve Kelleher from the Boston FBI emphasized the severity of Farwell's actions: “Matthew Farwell's gun and badge did not grant him authority to violate the Constitution and certainly didn't entitle him to sexually exploit, abuse, and rape a child before killing her and her unborn baby in an attempt to cover up his alleged crime.” The Unborn Victims of Violence Act, also known as "Laci and Conner's Law," could be applied in this case. The law, enacted in 2004, allows for separate charges if an unborn child is harmed or killed during a federal crime. Activists, including Colbe Mazzarella, president of the Pro-Life Legal Defense Fund, and Autumn Christensen of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, are pushing for the application of this law to Farwell's case. “The accusation that a police officer killed his former student and their unborn baby strikes horror in every feeling heart,” Mazzarella said. “This law was passed by Republicans and Democrats to punish and prevent many abusers who kill pregnant women or use violence to force a woman to abort their child.” Critics of the law, including the American Civil Liberties Union, argue that it could undermine a woman's right to make decisions about her own pregnancy. The ACLU has expressed concerns that recognizing the unborn child as a separate victim could threaten reproductive rights. Despite these concerns, the FBI's Kelleher noted additional evidence that Birchmore had no intention of suicide, including recent attempts to book a newborn photo shoot and purchase baby clothes. “Our investigation also uncovered evidence inconsistent with someone choosing to die by suicide,” he said. The federal prosecutors have left the door open for additional charges, and the possibility remains that Farwell could face further legal repercussions. Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy has indicated that any new evidence will be thoroughly investigated. As legal and political debates continue, the case underscores the complexities of applying federal laws to crimes involving unborn children. For now, the focus remains on obtaining justice for both Sandra Birchmore and her unborn child. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Tune in here for this Hump day edition of the Vince Coakley Radio Program! Vince starts the show talking about last night's debate between Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Also, Chief Political Analyst for Fox News says that Kamala sounded like a different person during the debate. In the second half of the show Vince talks about last night's debate between Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Author, journalist and columnist Jason Mattera reacts to last night's Presidential debate, comments from Roger Severino about abortion, new CPI report shows that inflation has eased slightly, US government shutdown looms, remembering 9/11. Also remembering the crash of Eastern Airlines 212 in Charlotte on September 11, 1974.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's program: Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th District, provides an update on the latest news from Israel's war against Hamas, unpacks the possible upcoming vote in the House of Representatives to hold U.S. Attorney
On this Friday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers exclusively the disgraceful guilty on all counts verdict that came down yesterday in the Donald Trump hush money trial. Years from now when the world looks back on this day in American history, we hope to God they are not referring to it as the day the Republic died, but we'll be damned if we don't acknowledge the possibility of that eventuality. Elizabeth Pipko, Curtis Sliwa, Andrew Napolitano, Alan Dershowitz, Joe Tacopina, Roger Severino and William DeMeo join Sid on this historic Friday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An attorney who served as the director of the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the United States Department of Health and Human Services from 2017 to 2021 under President Donald Trump, Roger Severino, makes his debut with Sid to discuss the guilty verdict in the Donald Trump hush money trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roger Severino, VP of Domestic Policy at Heritage and Trump's former Director of the Office of Civil Rights (HHS) and Abe Hamedeh, (HAH-MUH-DAY) who is a Former Army Intel Officer and Former Prosecutor, with extensive Middle East Foreign Policy expertise, discuss the real threat of pro Hamas demonstrators on college campuses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Roger Severino, VP of Domestic Policy at Heritage and Trump's former Director of the Office of Civil Rights (HHS), has expertise as a trial attorney and in jury selection, and tried cases for over 7 years with the Department of Justice. What we are seeing here is a complete and utter miscarriage of justice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen to this week's No Spin News interview with Former Congressman Peter King, Roger Severino of the Heritage Foundation, and Mark Judge. We also visit the No Spin News archives and Bill's conversation with Congressman Nick Langworthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Stand Up for Your Country. Tonight's rundown: Talking Points Memo: Bill addresses liberal politicians who refuse to punish serious criminals. The latest on Donald Trump's legal battles. Roger Severino of the Heritage Foundation joins the No Spin News to discuss the Stormy Daniels trial. The editor of The Plain Dealer condemns Trump. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes on President Biden. This Day in History: Ponce de Leon Final Thought: A Holly the Terror Dog update. In Case You Missed It: Read Bill's latest column, "The Politics if Death." Order the brand new BillOReilly.com Self Reliance coffee mug for only $24.95! Election season is here! Now's the time to get a Premium or Concierge Membership to BillOReilly.com, the only place for honest news analysis. Preorder Bill's latest book CONFRONTING THE PRESIDENTS, a No Spin assessment of every president from Washington to Biden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roger Severino, VP of Domestic Policy at Heritage and Trump's former Director of the Office of Civil Rights (HHS) and Curt Mills, is the Executive Director of The American Conservative, today they join to discuss the complete and total media bias we should expect to see tonight at the SOTU. The ginning up of racial division and the conversations surrounding identity politics are the focus of the lunatic liberal networks focused on everything except what matters to the American people. And of course now we have Biden using movies to help him prepare for the State of the Union.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vice president for domestic policy at the Heritage Foundation Roger Severino joins us to discuss the SCOTUS unanimously ruling in Trump's favor in the Colorado ballot case. Next, author Brent Hamachek tells us about his latest book "Dissidently Speaking." Then, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
""This is politics on steroids. They want to prevent Trump physically, by putting him in jail, from becoming the President of the United States," says Roger Severino, the Vice President of Domestic Policy at the Heritage Foundation who previouslyserved in the Trump administration. He joined AMAC CEO Rebecca Weber to discuss the friviliousness of the persecutions against President Trump thorugh what he describes as a political powerplay. He also touched on the worsening border crisis enabled by Joe Biden that is being spotlighted in liberal-run cities, as well as how a hypothetical second Trump administration could be different from the first, and the new and unique challenges that would face the nation. This episode of the Better For America podcast features insight and perspective from someone who has unqiue perspective about the future of our country, so be sure to tune in!
[00:00:00] Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN) [00:18:25] Griff Jenkins [00:36:47] Roger Severino [00:55:10] Brooke Goldstein [01:31:55] Does Taylor Swift deserve a Super Bowl ring? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best of Sean Hannity with Roger Severino and Caitlin Sutherland. Plus, Senator Marsha Blackburn!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
"This is politics on steroids. They want to prevent Trump physically, by putting him in jail, from becoming the President of the United States," says Roger Severino, the Vice President of Domestic Policy at the Heritage Foundation who previously served in the Trump administration. He joined AMAC CEO Rebecca Weber to discuss the frivolousness of the persecutions against President Trump through what he describes as a political powerplay. He also touched on the worsening border crisis enabled by Joe Biden that is being spotlighted in liberal-run cities, as well as how a hypothetical second Trump administration could be different from the first, and the new and unique challenges that would face the nation. This episode of the Better For America podcast features insight and perspective from someone who has unique perspective about the future of our country, so be sure to tune in!
Project 2025 is the libertarian conservative Heritage Foundation's systematic governance plan for the next Republican president. The 920-page plan aims to implement the "unitary executive theory," which would give all of the power of the US government to the executive branch. This week, Derek and Julian break down the dystopic chapter on the Department of Health and Human Services, written by the anti-abortion, anti-LGBTQ+ Catholic nationalist, Roger Severino. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roger Severino, Vice President of Domestic Policy at The Heritage Foundation, is our guest in today's episode. We discuss the recent government pronoun policies released in all federal agencies and how they effect all federal employees, contractors, and average American citizens. Roger outlines a path forward to hold the government accountable for their gross overreach of power which includes filing Religious Accommodations, 1st Amendment violation complaints, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaints immediately. Roger Severino is Vice President of Domestic Policy at The Heritage Foundation. During the Trump Administration he led the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and previously worked as an attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division and the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. Mr. Severino holds a J.D. from Harvard Law School, a master's in Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University, and a bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Southern California. Mr. Severino regularly appears on major broadcast media and has been profiled in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Wall Street Journal. If you are interested in filing a First Amendment complaint regarding your agency's pronoun policy, please contact Jim Erdman at Jim@fedsforfreedom.org. Biden Administration Executive Orders Regarding “Gender Identity”: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/20/executive-order-preventing-and-combating-discrimination-on-basis-of-gender-identity-or-sexual-orientation/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2022/06/15/executive-order-on-advancing-equality-for-lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender-queer-and-intersex-individuals/ US Office of Personnel Management Gender and Pronoun Guidance: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/diversity-equity-inclusion-and-accessibility/reference-materials/guidance-regarding-gender-identity-and-inclusion-in-the-federal-workplace.pdf US Department of State Gender and Pronoun Guidance: https://www.budd.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10.20.23-Budd-Letter-to-Blinken-on-Updated-Guidance1.pdf US Department of Health and Human Services Gender and Pronoun Guidance: https://twitter.com/rogerseverino_/status/1715026894238699529?s=46&t=3EWwqjEGsqftWhB0RrYhwQ Health and Human Services video announcing the HHS gender policy: https://twitter.com/rogerseverino_/status/1712514645636903215?s=46&t=3EWwqjEGsqftWhB0RrYhwQ Roger Severino's tweet breaking the story: https://twitter.com/rogerseverino_/status/1712240245108822323?s=46&t=3EWwqjEGsqftWhB0RrYhwQ Ethics and Public Policy Center's HHS Accountability Project: https://eppc.org/program/hhs-accountability-project/ Visit our website: https://www.fedsforfreedom.org
This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, November 3rd, 2023. Smart Pricing Table: Do you own a business and write a lot of proposals? If so, you should check out SmartPricingTable.com. Smart Pricing Table cuts down on back and forth, incorporates powerful upsells, and allows you to create proposals at lightning speed. When your prospect is ready, they can e-sign and you're off to the races. Download their free guide: "The Profitable Proposal Blueprint" at smartpricingtable.com. https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/11/02/source-187k-migrants-apprehended-at-border-in-first-month-of-new-year-30k-more-gotaways/ 187K Migrants Apprehended at Border in First Month of New Year — 30K More Gotaways Border Patrol agents assigned to the southwest border with Mexico apprehended more than 187,000 migrants during October — the first month of the new fiscal year. A source within U.S. Customs and Border Protection stated another 30,000 migrants were reported as “known gotaways.” Agents assigned to the nine southwest Border Patrol sectors apprehended more than 187,000 migrants during October, according to documents reviewed by Breitbart Texas. This is the fourth consecutive month that agents apprehended more than 130,000 migrants. In addition to the more than 187,000 apprehensions, agents reported more than 30,000 migrants as known gotaways. This is a conservative estimate of migrants observed crossing the border but not apprehended by agents. The unofficial report revealed the Tucson Sector had the most apprehensions. More than 55,000 migrants were apprehended in this sector alone. This is up from 51,000 in September. One year ago, agents in this sector apprehended less than 23,000 migrants. This represents a year-over-year increase of 149 percent over the prior October. The Del Rio Sector followed Tucson with the apprehension of approximately 38,000 migrants. This is down slightly from the nearly 43,000 migrants apprehended in October 2022 and is up significantly from the 28,000 apprehended in October 2021. The Rio Grande Valley, San Diego, and El Paso Sectors rounded out the top five sectors with approximately 32,000, 29,000, and 22,000, respectively. The Rio Grande Valley and San Diego Sectors are up significantly from the prior October reports. Along the Canadian border, the Swanton Sector continues its spike in migrant apprehensions. Agents in the sector that covers the Canadian border in eastern New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire apprehended more than 1,000 migrants in the first month of FY24. This is up by nearly 200 percent over October 2022 and is roughly equal to the apprehensions for the entire Fiscal Year 2022. https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/01/dc-hands-vehicle-tracking-residents-keep-cars-stolen/ Blue City Hands Out Vehicle ‘Tracking Tags’ To Residents Because People Keep Getting Their Cars Stolen Democratic D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Wednesday that she has started a pilot program that will give some drivers a tracking device to attach to their cars so they will be able to find their vehicle if it gets stolen. The tags, which will be given to residents in six of the city’s most vehicle theft-prone areas, will be installed inside the car and will be trackable via an app on the owner’s phone, the mayor’s office said in a press release. The devices appear to be Apple AirTags, according to a photo posted by Bowser on social media. Auto thefts in D.C. have increased 101% since last year, with 5,916 cars being stolen since January, police data showed. Violent crime in the city has increased 41%, while total crime has grown by 27% since last year. Local officials claimed that the apps would help citizens recover their stolen cars more quickly and would allow officers to solve crimes more quickly or efficiently. “Our goal is not just to prevent carjackings and motor vehicle thefts, but also to ensure swift law enforcement action when these incidents occur,” acting Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith said in the press release. “These tracking devices allow our officers and detectives to be better positioned to quickly locate stolen vehicles, recover property, and gather vital evidence for investigations.” Bowser has attempted to walk back the city’s lenient approach toward crime in the past few months, unveiling a crime bill that eliminates several police reforms D.C. enacted after the George Floyd riots in 2020. D.C. first responders have said that they feel less safe because of the rising crime in the area, while many locals throughout the city complained at a House Judiciary meeting about the open crime that often takes place in broad daylight. “Last week, we introduced legislation to address recent crime trends; this week, we are equipping residents with technology that will allow the Metropolitan Police Department to address these crimes, recover vehicles, and hold people accountable,” Bowser said in the press release. “[W]e will continue to use all the tools we have, and add new tools, to keep our city safe.” https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/01/exclusive-republicans-grill-hhs-unconstitutional-trans-pronoun-mandate-employees/ Republicans Grill HHS Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Trans Pronoun Mandate for Employees Republican lawmakers are demanding answers from President Joe Biden’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) about its new guidelines ordering agency employees to refer to transgender coworkers by their “preferred pronouns.” Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) is leading several other GOP lawmakers in sending a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, grilling him for answers about the “unconstitutional” guidance and how it applies to religious employees. Breitbart News exclusively obtained a copy of the letter on Wednesday before it was sent. “We recently learned that the Biden Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is compelling political speech and violating the religious liberty rights of HHS employees by imposing a transgender pronoun mandate on your employees,” the letter reads. “We write to express our strong opposition to your illegal and unconstitutional transgender pronoun mandate, the so-called ‘HHS Gender Non-Discrimination and Inclusion Policy,’ which is a violation of the First Amendment rights of HHS employees.” “Your pronoun mandate clearly infringes upon the religious liberty and free speech rights of employees, who cannot be coerced into engaging in political speech or speech that violates their deeply held religious beliefs,” the letter continues. Lawmakers wrote the letter based on an alleged HHS internal email obtained by Roger Severino, vice president of domestic policy for the Heritage Foundation and former director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights during the Trump administration. The HHS, which employs approximately 80,000 people in the United States and abroad, imposed its new “Gender Identity and Non-Discrimination Guidance” in early October; it outlines “employee rights and protections related to gender identity,” the alleged email reads. “All employees should be addressed [by] the names and pronouns they use to describe themselves,” the email continues. The HHS also posted a video to YouTube — designated as “unlisted” — in which HHS Secretary Andrea Palm says the policy allows colleagues “to show up every day as their whole selves.” https://youtu.be/Zm3p1nKTPs8 - Play 0:00-1:10 While Palm did mention religion, neither the video nor the email disclosed if the HHS plans on accommodating or exempting employees with religious objections to affirming transgender delusions. HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine, who describes himself as “an out and proud transgender woman” in the video, said this policy ensures that “all HHS employees, including transgender and nonbinary employees, have equal protections in the workplace.” He added that all supervisors and managers are responsible for enforcing the policy. “Every one of us can play a role in creating a welcoming workplace,” he said. “Every one of you can make a difference in improving the feelings of inclusion for your coworkers.” https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2023/10/31/us-seeks-to-ramp-up-munitions-production-for-ukraine-israel/ US seeks to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine, Israel President Joe Biden’s $106 billion defense spending supplemental request to Congress aims in part to bolster munitions production capacity to continue rushing arms to Ukraine and Israel. The Senate Appropriations Committee questioned Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at a Tuesday hearing on the status of U.S. stockpiles and the workforce, supply chain and infrastructure constraints of weapons manufacturers racing to replenish them. The Senate is formulating its supplemental spending bill encompassing both Ukraine and Israel aid, while the House is set to vote on a stand-alone Israel aid bill later this week. “There are some limitations in terms of how quickly they can do certain things,” said Austin. “There will continue to be workforce challenges. And when you expand capacity, there’s this issue of the time it takes to build the capacity and make sure the lines are running smoothly.” Austin noted some defense contractors have required workers to take on additional shifts to keep up with production rates. “What they’ve done in a lot of cases to meet urgent needs is double and triple shifts so that they can in some cases crank out munitions and weapons at a much greater speed,” he said. Austin’s comments come as Israel rapidly burns through munitions as it continues to bomb the 2.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 8,500 people and wounding more than 21,500, per the Gaza Health Ministry. Shortly before the hearing, Israel bombed the Jabalia refugee camp, which the Health Ministry lambasted as a “horrific massacre” that killed at least 50 people and wounded hundreds. It is the latest of many civilian targets Israel has bombed in its campaign to destroy Hamas. Israel launched its campaign following Hamas’ massacre of approximately 1,400 Israelis and abduction of 240 hostages, per the Israel Defense Forces. On top of that, the Biden administration has less than $5.5 billion remaining to continue transferring weapons to Ukraine as the nation’s slow-moving counteroffensive fails to retake significant tracts of territory. Biden’s requested defense supplemental includes $44.4 billion to continue arming Ukraine and $14.3 billion in military aid for Israel. That request includes more Iron Dome interceptors to stop Hamas rockets and additional munitions for Israel to continue its bombardment of Gaza. A large portion of the requested funding would go toward backfilling U.S. stockpiles of weapons the Biden administration has so far sent Ukraine and Israel. There’s also $3 billion requested to expand industrial base capacity. “We simply do not have the workforce, supply chain or infrastructure necessary to meet the coming threats,” Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., said at the hearing. “Building out this capacity is going to take time and resources, but we can start now by making targeted investments in our munitions production base.” Biden’s supplemental request includes $30 billion to replenish weapons sent to Ukraine as well as funding to backfill stocks given to Israel. “As a general rule, we’re going to do everything that we can to meet the demands that we see in both Ukraine and Israel,” Austin said. The U.S. and NATO continue to face a shortage of 155mm ammunition and are providing those shells both to Ukraine and Israel. https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2023/11/01/adam-johnsons-aunt-demanding-justice-after-reckless-kick-that-left-him-dead/ Adam Johnson’s Aunt Demanding ‘Justice’ After ‘Reckless’ Kick that Left Him Dead Former NHL player Adam Johnson’s family is demanding that officials in the U.K. do something to bring justice to the man whose actions ended Johnson’s life during an Oct. 28 game. The 29-year-old Johnson, who played with the Pittsburgh Penguins from 2018 to 2020, was playing in a Challenge Cup game for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers in the UK’s Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) when Steelers player Matt Petgrave raised his leg into the air and slammed Johnson in the neck with his deadly skate blade. Johnson was rushed to a local hospital, but he lost too much blood and was pronounced dead. Now, Johnson’s 62-year-old aunt is charging that Petgrave’s actions were negligent, and she wants the police in the U.K. to charge him in Johnson’s death. “It was very reckless,” Kari Johnson said of the “horrific tragedy” of her nephew’s death, according to the New York Post. “I just want them [authorities investigating] to get it right. We are looking for justice for Adam.” She added that Pergrave’s kick was “not hockey” and insisted, “My nephew was 6 feet tall, and whether you lost your balance or not, to have that leg come up that high and do a kicking motion like he did, that is just unacceptable.” “That’s not a hockey play, that’s not a check. I understand that every team has an enforcer, per se, on their team,” Johnson reiterated. Still, Kari Johnson has carefully noted that she does not think Petgrave struck Johnson in the neck with his skate on purpose. “I’m sure Mr. Petgrave probably didn’t even think about the consequences could be of that happening, but there comes a time when you have to realize that’s not hockey,” she said. “And I’m sure he’s going through a lot, too, but he took our boy. There are a few of us in the family that think it was a totally unnecessary, very, very bad action to take.” As for Petgrave, he is reportedly “distraught” and has been “receiving vile messages online.” Meanwhile, South Yorkshire Police officials said they are investigating the incident. Police did not say, though, if they were investigating the incident as a criminal act.
This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Friday, November 3rd, 2023. Smart Pricing Table: Do you own a business and write a lot of proposals? If so, you should check out SmartPricingTable.com. Smart Pricing Table cuts down on back and forth, incorporates powerful upsells, and allows you to create proposals at lightning speed. When your prospect is ready, they can e-sign and you're off to the races. Download their free guide: "The Profitable Proposal Blueprint" at smartpricingtable.com. https://www.breitbart.com/border/2023/11/02/source-187k-migrants-apprehended-at-border-in-first-month-of-new-year-30k-more-gotaways/ 187K Migrants Apprehended at Border in First Month of New Year — 30K More Gotaways Border Patrol agents assigned to the southwest border with Mexico apprehended more than 187,000 migrants during October — the first month of the new fiscal year. A source within U.S. Customs and Border Protection stated another 30,000 migrants were reported as “known gotaways.” Agents assigned to the nine southwest Border Patrol sectors apprehended more than 187,000 migrants during October, according to documents reviewed by Breitbart Texas. This is the fourth consecutive month that agents apprehended more than 130,000 migrants. In addition to the more than 187,000 apprehensions, agents reported more than 30,000 migrants as known gotaways. This is a conservative estimate of migrants observed crossing the border but not apprehended by agents. The unofficial report revealed the Tucson Sector had the most apprehensions. More than 55,000 migrants were apprehended in this sector alone. This is up from 51,000 in September. One year ago, agents in this sector apprehended less than 23,000 migrants. This represents a year-over-year increase of 149 percent over the prior October. The Del Rio Sector followed Tucson with the apprehension of approximately 38,000 migrants. This is down slightly from the nearly 43,000 migrants apprehended in October 2022 and is up significantly from the 28,000 apprehended in October 2021. The Rio Grande Valley, San Diego, and El Paso Sectors rounded out the top five sectors with approximately 32,000, 29,000, and 22,000, respectively. The Rio Grande Valley and San Diego Sectors are up significantly from the prior October reports. Along the Canadian border, the Swanton Sector continues its spike in migrant apprehensions. Agents in the sector that covers the Canadian border in eastern New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire apprehended more than 1,000 migrants in the first month of FY24. This is up by nearly 200 percent over October 2022 and is roughly equal to the apprehensions for the entire Fiscal Year 2022. https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/01/dc-hands-vehicle-tracking-residents-keep-cars-stolen/ Blue City Hands Out Vehicle ‘Tracking Tags’ To Residents Because People Keep Getting Their Cars Stolen Democratic D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Wednesday that she has started a pilot program that will give some drivers a tracking device to attach to their cars so they will be able to find their vehicle if it gets stolen. The tags, which will be given to residents in six of the city’s most vehicle theft-prone areas, will be installed inside the car and will be trackable via an app on the owner’s phone, the mayor’s office said in a press release. The devices appear to be Apple AirTags, according to a photo posted by Bowser on social media. Auto thefts in D.C. have increased 101% since last year, with 5,916 cars being stolen since January, police data showed. Violent crime in the city has increased 41%, while total crime has grown by 27% since last year. Local officials claimed that the apps would help citizens recover their stolen cars more quickly and would allow officers to solve crimes more quickly or efficiently. “Our goal is not just to prevent carjackings and motor vehicle thefts, but also to ensure swift law enforcement action when these incidents occur,” acting Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith said in the press release. “These tracking devices allow our officers and detectives to be better positioned to quickly locate stolen vehicles, recover property, and gather vital evidence for investigations.” Bowser has attempted to walk back the city’s lenient approach toward crime in the past few months, unveiling a crime bill that eliminates several police reforms D.C. enacted after the George Floyd riots in 2020. D.C. first responders have said that they feel less safe because of the rising crime in the area, while many locals throughout the city complained at a House Judiciary meeting about the open crime that often takes place in broad daylight. “Last week, we introduced legislation to address recent crime trends; this week, we are equipping residents with technology that will allow the Metropolitan Police Department to address these crimes, recover vehicles, and hold people accountable,” Bowser said in the press release. “[W]e will continue to use all the tools we have, and add new tools, to keep our city safe.” https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2023/11/01/exclusive-republicans-grill-hhs-unconstitutional-trans-pronoun-mandate-employees/ Republicans Grill HHS Over ‘Unconstitutional’ Trans Pronoun Mandate for Employees Republican lawmakers are demanding answers from President Joe Biden’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) about its new guidelines ordering agency employees to refer to transgender coworkers by their “preferred pronouns.” Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) is leading several other GOP lawmakers in sending a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, grilling him for answers about the “unconstitutional” guidance and how it applies to religious employees. Breitbart News exclusively obtained a copy of the letter on Wednesday before it was sent. “We recently learned that the Biden Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is compelling political speech and violating the religious liberty rights of HHS employees by imposing a transgender pronoun mandate on your employees,” the letter reads. “We write to express our strong opposition to your illegal and unconstitutional transgender pronoun mandate, the so-called ‘HHS Gender Non-Discrimination and Inclusion Policy,’ which is a violation of the First Amendment rights of HHS employees.” “Your pronoun mandate clearly infringes upon the religious liberty and free speech rights of employees, who cannot be coerced into engaging in political speech or speech that violates their deeply held religious beliefs,” the letter continues. Lawmakers wrote the letter based on an alleged HHS internal email obtained by Roger Severino, vice president of domestic policy for the Heritage Foundation and former director of the HHS Office for Civil Rights during the Trump administration. The HHS, which employs approximately 80,000 people in the United States and abroad, imposed its new “Gender Identity and Non-Discrimination Guidance” in early October; it outlines “employee rights and protections related to gender identity,” the alleged email reads. “All employees should be addressed [by] the names and pronouns they use to describe themselves,” the email continues. The HHS also posted a video to YouTube — designated as “unlisted” — in which HHS Secretary Andrea Palm says the policy allows colleagues “to show up every day as their whole selves.” https://youtu.be/Zm3p1nKTPs8 - Play 0:00-1:10 While Palm did mention religion, neither the video nor the email disclosed if the HHS plans on accommodating or exempting employees with religious objections to affirming transgender delusions. HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Rachel Levine, who describes himself as “an out and proud transgender woman” in the video, said this policy ensures that “all HHS employees, including transgender and nonbinary employees, have equal protections in the workplace.” He added that all supervisors and managers are responsible for enforcing the policy. “Every one of us can play a role in creating a welcoming workplace,” he said. “Every one of you can make a difference in improving the feelings of inclusion for your coworkers.” https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2023/10/31/us-seeks-to-ramp-up-munitions-production-for-ukraine-israel/ US seeks to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine, Israel President Joe Biden’s $106 billion defense spending supplemental request to Congress aims in part to bolster munitions production capacity to continue rushing arms to Ukraine and Israel. The Senate Appropriations Committee questioned Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at a Tuesday hearing on the status of U.S. stockpiles and the workforce, supply chain and infrastructure constraints of weapons manufacturers racing to replenish them. The Senate is formulating its supplemental spending bill encompassing both Ukraine and Israel aid, while the House is set to vote on a stand-alone Israel aid bill later this week. “There are some limitations in terms of how quickly they can do certain things,” said Austin. “There will continue to be workforce challenges. And when you expand capacity, there’s this issue of the time it takes to build the capacity and make sure the lines are running smoothly.” Austin noted some defense contractors have required workers to take on additional shifts to keep up with production rates. “What they’ve done in a lot of cases to meet urgent needs is double and triple shifts so that they can in some cases crank out munitions and weapons at a much greater speed,” he said. Austin’s comments come as Israel rapidly burns through munitions as it continues to bomb the 2.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 8,500 people and wounding more than 21,500, per the Gaza Health Ministry. Shortly before the hearing, Israel bombed the Jabalia refugee camp, which the Health Ministry lambasted as a “horrific massacre” that killed at least 50 people and wounded hundreds. It is the latest of many civilian targets Israel has bombed in its campaign to destroy Hamas. Israel launched its campaign following Hamas’ massacre of approximately 1,400 Israelis and abduction of 240 hostages, per the Israel Defense Forces. On top of that, the Biden administration has less than $5.5 billion remaining to continue transferring weapons to Ukraine as the nation’s slow-moving counteroffensive fails to retake significant tracts of territory. Biden’s requested defense supplemental includes $44.4 billion to continue arming Ukraine and $14.3 billion in military aid for Israel. That request includes more Iron Dome interceptors to stop Hamas rockets and additional munitions for Israel to continue its bombardment of Gaza. A large portion of the requested funding would go toward backfilling U.S. stockpiles of weapons the Biden administration has so far sent Ukraine and Israel. There’s also $3 billion requested to expand industrial base capacity. “We simply do not have the workforce, supply chain or infrastructure necessary to meet the coming threats,” Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., said at the hearing. “Building out this capacity is going to take time and resources, but we can start now by making targeted investments in our munitions production base.” Biden’s supplemental request includes $30 billion to replenish weapons sent to Ukraine as well as funding to backfill stocks given to Israel. “As a general rule, we’re going to do everything that we can to meet the demands that we see in both Ukraine and Israel,” Austin said. The U.S. and NATO continue to face a shortage of 155mm ammunition and are providing those shells both to Ukraine and Israel. https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2023/11/01/adam-johnsons-aunt-demanding-justice-after-reckless-kick-that-left-him-dead/ Adam Johnson’s Aunt Demanding ‘Justice’ After ‘Reckless’ Kick that Left Him Dead Former NHL player Adam Johnson’s family is demanding that officials in the U.K. do something to bring justice to the man whose actions ended Johnson’s life during an Oct. 28 game. The 29-year-old Johnson, who played with the Pittsburgh Penguins from 2018 to 2020, was playing in a Challenge Cup game for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers in the UK’s Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) when Steelers player Matt Petgrave raised his leg into the air and slammed Johnson in the neck with his deadly skate blade. Johnson was rushed to a local hospital, but he lost too much blood and was pronounced dead. Now, Johnson’s 62-year-old aunt is charging that Petgrave’s actions were negligent, and she wants the police in the U.K. to charge him in Johnson’s death. “It was very reckless,” Kari Johnson said of the “horrific tragedy” of her nephew’s death, according to the New York Post. “I just want them [authorities investigating] to get it right. We are looking for justice for Adam.” She added that Pergrave’s kick was “not hockey” and insisted, “My nephew was 6 feet tall, and whether you lost your balance or not, to have that leg come up that high and do a kicking motion like he did, that is just unacceptable.” “That’s not a hockey play, that’s not a check. I understand that every team has an enforcer, per se, on their team,” Johnson reiterated. Still, Kari Johnson has carefully noted that she does not think Petgrave struck Johnson in the neck with his skate on purpose. “I’m sure Mr. Petgrave probably didn’t even think about the consequences could be of that happening, but there comes a time when you have to realize that’s not hockey,” she said. “And I’m sure he’s going through a lot, too, but he took our boy. There are a few of us in the family that think it was a totally unnecessary, very, very bad action to take.” As for Petgrave, he is reportedly “distraught” and has been “receiving vile messages online.” Meanwhile, South Yorkshire Police officials said they are investigating the incident. Police did not say, though, if they were investigating the incident as a criminal act.
Roger Severino, VP of Domestic Policy at Heritage and Trump's former Director of the Office of Civil Rights (HHS) -- also a former DOJ Civil Rights Atty and Bill Jacobson, Cornell Law Professor and Founder of EqualProfect.org discuss the pro Hamas movement in the US. Today Roger, who went to Harvard, and Bill, who teaches at Cornell, talk about the EXTREME anti-Israel sentiment from these institutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There is a trend on the internet of women asking the men in their lives a historical question: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? They're surprised by the answer. Heritage Vice President Roger Severino explains why you should care. — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org — Roger Severino on X […]
There is a trend on the internet of women asking the men in their lives a historical question: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? They're surprised by the answer. Heritage Vice President Roger Severino explains why you should care. —Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org—Roger Severino on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RogerSeverino_Mike Duncan's The History of Rome Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-rome/id261654474Tyler O'Neil's article in The Daily Signal on the Roman Empire: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/09/21/why-do-men-think-roman-empire/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join Gregg Jarrett and VP of Domestic Policy at Heritage Rights, Roger Severino, as they discuss the absurd testimony by Attorney General Merrick Garland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the third hour of The Vince Coglianese Show, Vince speaks with Mark Green, Congressman representing Tennessee's 7th Congressional District and Chair of the Homeland Security Committee about the immigration crisis at the border. Congressman Green reacts to Mayor Adams' warning that immigrants are flooding NYC neighborhoods, his thoughts on the possible “Remain in Texas” policy, and how close Republicans are to impeaching Secretary Mayorkas. Vince speaks with Roger Severino, Vice President of Domestic Policy at The Heritage Foundation about Senator JD Vance's “FREEDOM TO BREATHE ACT” which would ban mask mandates on the federal level. Joseph Ladapo, Florida's Surgeon General, says the new vaccine likely won't work. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's program: Tim Walberg, U.S. Representative for the 5th District of Michigan, shares the latest on the House GOP's Hunter Biden investigation, on the illegal immigration crisis at the Southern border, and highlights his civil asset
On today's show, CEO Michael Seifriet discusses affirmative action and how it doesn't go far enough- now we need to take it on for companies who discriminate based on race. Later, Roger Severino discusses SCOTUS reaction - Biden, Affirmative Action and Student Loans and Dane Wigington discusses how Biden announces now a need for geo-engineering. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Michael Seifriet is a Danish computer programmer, inventor, businessman, and entrepreneur in the IT industry. He is co-developer of DikuMUD, a popular multiplayer text-based role-playing game codebase, and former chief executive officer of Sitecore, a global customer experience management software company, which he co-founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2001. In 2013 Seifert won Denmark's annual IT Prize (IT-Prisen) for lifetime achievement in the field of information technology Public sq. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Roger Severino is Heritage Foundation member a Lawyer and a Trump appointee. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Dane Wigington is the executive producer for the ground breaking climate engineering documentary, "The Dimming". He has a background in solar energy and was a former employee of Bechtel Power Corporation. Dane was also a licensed contractor in California and Arizona.
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On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: The Vatican says Pope Francis is making a strong recovery following his 3 hour surgery last week. Doctors have asked the Holy Father not to deliver his Sunday address to pilgrims. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about Pope Francis and how he is recovering. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden was supposed to welcome college athletes to the White House as well as the NATO Secretary General on Monday, but that all changed when an apparently unanticipated tooth procedure had to be scheduled. Executive Editor of Common Sense Society, Christopher Bedford, joins to talk about former President Donald Trump's federal indictment. And it's been almost a year since the US Supreme Court struck down Roe v Wade. Pro-lifers continue fighting for the unborn. A pair of Republican lawmakers are pushing a resolution acknowledging unborn babies have a right to life, and they're using a constitutional amendment to do it. Finally this evening, the birth rate in the United States has fallen to its lowest point in more than a century. Vice President of Domestic Policy at the Heritage Foundation, Roger Severino, said recently that America faces no greater long-term threat to its economic, military and cultural well-being than the low birth rates. He explains why he said this. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn
Industrialized nations have faced declining marriage and birthrates for decades. What are the implications for Western Civilization if this trend is not reversed? Is there an obligation on federal and state governments to address this problem? If so, what policy levers are available, how effective are they, and what are the tradeoffs?The Heritage Foundation has convened policy experts and social scientists to engage in a dialogue on these vital, complex questions to reveal their causes and explore potential solutions.The opening panel, moderated by Dr. Jay Richards, will discuss the cultural aspects of family, marriage, and the importance of a thriving marital birth-rate. Roger Severino, Vice President for Domestic Policy, will host a special conversation with The Honorable Szabolcs Takács, Ambassador of Hungary to the United States, on his country's groundbreaking policies promoting the Hungarian marital birthrate. The final panel on policy prescriptions, moderated by Paul Ray, will feature research and policy recommendations to promote the marital birthrate.Please join us for this important conference on federal policies for strengthening marriage and family.Listen to other Heritage podcasts: https://www.heritage.org/podcastsSign up for The Agenda newsletter — the lowdown on top issues conservatives need to know about each week: https://www.heritage.org/agendaListen to podcasts from The Daily Signal: https://www.dailysignal.com/podcasts/Get daily conservative news you can trust from our Morning Bell newsletter: DailySignal.com/morningbellsubscriptio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: As the White House and Republicans continue to clash over the nation's debt limit, and as Americans wait to see how the never-ending debt ceiling drama plays out, the Bipartisan Policy Center warns “the situation could deteriorate quickly and be hard to reverse….” House Speaker Kevin McCarthy denies the need for a tax increase. He thinks America just needs to spend less. The top representative spoke to Capitol Hill reporters shortly after his meeting with President Joe Biden. And a Washington DC think tank has launched an initiative to support the pro-life efforts of Senator Tommy Tuberville. The Vice President for Domestic Policy at the Heritage Foundation, Roger Severino, joins to share why they started this petition to support Senator Tuberville and what the response has been. Meanwhile, Pope Francis has entrusted Cardinal Matteo Zuppi with a peace mission for Ukraine. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, joins to tell us more about this mission. Finally this evening, reaction continues to pour in after a baby in the United Kingdom was born earlier this month with the DNA of 3 people. According to Catholic Church teaching, the method of In vitro fertilization is considered immoral. Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Expert with the Catholic Medical Association, Dr. Laura Rubal, joins to explain more about IVF and why the Catholic Church considers it immoral. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn
Andrew Clyde, U.S. Representative for the 9th District of Georgia, provides an update as the process for selecting a new Speaker of the House reaches its fourth day. David Closson, FRC's Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview, analyzes the
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Vince Coglianese speaks with Roger Severino, VP of Domestic Policy at the Heritage Foundation about the "Respect for Marriage Act" and its trampling of religious liberty. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the first hour of The Vince Coglianese Show, a twitter employee admits that the company was wrong to suppress the Hunter Biden laptop story before the 2020 election. Vince speaks with Roger Severino, VP of Domestic Policy at the Heritage Foundation about the "Respect for Marriage Act" and its trampling of religious liberty. For more coverage on the issues that matter to you visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 3-6pm. To join the conversation, check us out on social media: @WMAL @VinceCoglianese See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's program: Roger Severino, Vice President of Domestic Policy at The Heritage Foundation, discusses why the (Dis)Respect for Marriage Act is such a threat for religious liberty. Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th
Does America need a law to protect same sex marriage? This week, Roger Severino, Heritage's Vice President of Domestic Policy and The Anderlik Fellow, breaks down the so called "Respect for Marriage Act." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the leak of the draft decision of Dobbs v. Jackson, people on the right and the left are asking if the Supreme Court is going to overturn Roe v. Wade.If this is the case, where do we go from here and what does that mean for abortion in America? Will there be consequences for the leak? Where do we go from here? On this episode, the Vice President of Domestic Policy at Heritage, Roger Severino, explains.Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/HuSx95xYwF8Follow the Daily Signal's reporting: https://twitter.com/DailySignal See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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