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Tristan Leavitt discusses the Empower Oversight Center's role in exposing whistleblower cases, including the National Human Trafficking Hotline. A whistleblower revealed that despite a $5 million annual grant, the hotline often fails to report tips to authorities, leading to serious allegations being unaddressed. Additional interviews with the founder of Rebel News, Ezra Lavant, and The Wellness Company's Dr. Peter McCullough.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
More on the upcoming All-In Foster Care Summit and Delegate Tristan Leavitt.Producer's Note: Because of an error with our recording software, part of the show's audio was lost. We apologize for the inconvenience.
On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head and her TV news co-host John Solomon highlight major political and legal issues shaping the current landscape. The first guest featured on this episode is South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson who criticized former President Joe Biden's pardons, discussed the potential for state-level charges against Dr. Fauci, and emphasized the importance of accountability, transparency, and limiting federal overreach. The second featured guests are Tristan Leavitt of Empower Oversight and his clients, Joe Ziegler and Gary Shapley, the two IRS whistleblowers who exposed political favoritism in the Hunter Biden case. John Solomon and Amanda Head examine the illegal retaliation against IRS whistleblowers, underscoring the need for reform and transparency within the agency. Finally, Tyler O'Neil of the Daily Signal exposed government waste and the influence of George Soros-backed initiatives in pushing a progressive agenda, emphasizing bureaucratic resistance to conservative leadership and the need for systemic change in Washington.If you enjoyed this episode then you'll surely enjoy John Solomon and Amanda Head's nightly TV news show, “Just The News, No Noise” which can be watched on every weekday evening at 6PM ET/3PM PT.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of the Whistleblower of the Week podcast, host Jane Turnerspeaks with former FBI official Marcus Allen.Allen was suspended by the FBI for 27 months after making a protecteddisclosure and in 2023 the Bureau revoked his security clearance before hetestified before Congress. In 2024, the FBI reinstated Allen's security clearanceand reached a settlement agreement with him for backpay for his suspension.During their wide-ranging conversation, Jane and Allen discuss his upbringing,his suspension from the FBI and what changes the Bureau needs to make tobetter support whistleblowers. They are joined in conversation by Tristan Leavitt,President of Empower Oversight.Listen to the podcast on WNN or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Amazon. Subscribe on your favorite platform!
Jason Foster and Tristan Leavitt, lawyers for IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley, slammed special counsel David Weiss' final report on Hunter Biden, calling it “just a rehash of what everybody already knew.” Additional interview with Wyoming GOP Rep. Harriet Hageman.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Deep State DOJ will soon suffer a major blow: FBI Director Christopher Wray plans to resign before President Donald Trump reenters the White House. The Sekulow team discusses the Deep State's unconstitutional attacks on Christians and conservatives during Wray's tenure (placing spies in churches, targeting concerned school parents, FBI whistleblowers, the FBI's raid of Trump's home in Mar-a-Lago, etc.), the ACLJ's legal work – and much more. Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight, also joins.
In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano sits down with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight, to examine the institutional corruption embedded within America's bureaucracy. Leavitt sheds light on the disturbing revelations from IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, who exposed efforts to shield Hunter Biden, and potentially the Big Guy himself – President Joe Biden, from scrutiny despite clear evidence of criminal activity. The conversation delves into the retaliatory tactics used against whistleblowers and highlights the dangerous precedent set by a government targeting those who dare to speak the truth. Don't miss this crucial discussion on corruption, accountability, and the fight to restore integrity. Episode Highlights The explosive revelations by IRS whistleblowers about Hunter Biden and Joe Biden's alleged involvement. How the government weaponizes bureaucracy to retaliate against whistleblowers. The fight to hold government agencies accountable for institutional corruption. Be sure to subscribe and tune in to stay informed on the critical issues affecting America! More Information If you enjoyed this episode and found it useful, please give The P.A.S. Report Podcast a 5-star rating and take 30 seconds to write a review. Make sure to hit the follow button so you never miss an episode. Please share this episode on social media and with your family and friends. Support The P.A.S. Report Podcast by Visiting Our Advertisers Don't forget to visit https://pasreport.com. *PA Strategies, LLC. may earn advertising revenue or a small commission for promoting products or when you make a purchase through any affiliate links on this website and within this post.
Vince speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight and counsel to IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley, about Joe Biden's pardoning of his son, Hunter. 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. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/2/24 Hour 2 Vince speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight and counsel to IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley, about Joe Biden's pardoning of his son, Hunter. A Democrat Congressional staffer has been arrested for bringing ammunition into the Cannon Office Building. Vince outlines how the taxpayers fund news organizations to cover for Hunter Biden. 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. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robb Reel checks back in for Walktober, presented by Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration.Dr. Casey Sacks talks about various upcoming events at BridgeValley Community & Technical College.John Mitchell pitches his idea as he runs for Kanawha County Prosecutor.Tristan Leavitt pitch his plans as he runs for the WV House of Delegates.
Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) is one of the few men who can understand being shot at and then returning to the scene, so he joins to discuss Trump returning to Butler, Pennsylvania, after the first assassination attempt against him. Comedian Rob Schneider joins to discuss his new book, "You Can Do It! Speak Your Mind, America," and RFK Jr.'s endorsement of Trump. Gary Shapley and Tristan Leavitt join to discuss the $20 million defamation lawsuit that IRS whistleblowers have filed against Hunter Biden's lawyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Left has reignited its calls to completely reshape our government by getting rid of the filibuster and adding six justices to the Supreme Court. Glenn warns that if Democrats succeed in this, freedom is over. Glenn has laid out what he's against, so he takes time to explain what he's for, like punishing criminals and ending the two-tiered justice system. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) is one of the few men who can understand being shot at and then returning to the scene, so he joins to discuss Trump returning to Butler, Pennsylvania, after the first assassination attempt against him. Glenn shows highlights from his podcast with Roseanne Barr. BlazeTV host of "Relatable" Allie Beth Stuckey joins to share details of her upcoming Share the Arrows event. Comedian Rob Schneider joins to discuss his new book, "You Can Do It! Speak Your Mind, America," and RFK Jr.'s endorsement of Trump. Gary Shapley and Tristan Leavitt join to discuss the $20 million defamation lawsuit that IRS whistleblowers have filed against Hunter Biden's lawyer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - TRISTAN LEAVITT - president of Empower Oversight and represents the IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley – Discussed the Hunter Biden trial Hunter Biden pleads guilty to federal tax charges, in surprise move on brink of trial Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, September 6, 2024 / 7 AM Hour O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 7 AM Hour: Patrice Onwuka and Andrew Langer discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - TRISTAN LEAVITT - president of Empower Oversight and represents the IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley – Discussed the Hunter Biden trial Hunter Biden pleads guilty to federal tax charges, in surprise move on brink of trial Some schools reconsidering their policies on homework WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - BRAM WEINSTEIN - Play by Play Announcer for the Washington Commanders and 630 ESPN host – Previewed this weekend's game Commanders vs Buccaneers: Causes for concern for Washington in Week 1: On Sunday, the Washington Commanders officially begin a new era against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears files to run for governor in 2025 Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, September 6, 2024 / 7 AM Hour O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jordan Sekulow and Will Haynes are joined by Tristan Leavitt from Empower Oversight to discuss Tim Walz running scared from the truth on the campaign trail. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/663/29
This week, Jason sits down with the President of Empower Oversight and Candidate for the West Virigina House of Delegates, Tristan Leavitt. They discuss Tristan's vast resume in the world of oversight, from the investigation into Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Operation Fast & Furious, to the present-day issues surrounding foreign funding and Hunter Biden. Plus, they note President Abraham Lincoln's connection to the Oversight Committee. Plus, Jason criticizes Vice President Harris' baffling plan to tax capital gains. Bringing On The Stupid: Man Named Shelby Mustang GT500 Miller Gets Arrested Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Susie Moore guest hosts today https://redstate.com/author/smoosieq Ted Drewes Jr. passed away today at the age of 96 | Kamala and Tim Walz will sit down for an interview with Dana Bash on CNN | Kamala will bring her emotional support governor to CNN interview 15:56 SEG 2 ZACK SMITH, Sr. Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation and Co-host of the SCOTUS 101 Podcast, talks about SCOTUS striking down Joe Biden's attempt to forgive student loan debt | Jack Smith and January 6https://twitter.com/tzsmithhttps://www.heritage.org/staff/zack-smith 30:43 SEG 3 Tristan Leavitt of Empower Oversight talks about standing up for whistleblowers | Facebook censoring COVID content https://x.com/tristanleavitt https://empowr.us/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEG 1 Susie Moore guest hosts today https://redstate.com/author/smoosieq Ted Drewes Jr. passed away today at the age of 96 | Kamala and Tim Walz will sit down for an interview with Dana Bash on CNN | Kamala will bring her emotional support governor to CNN interview 15:56 SEG 2 ZACK SMITH, Sr. Legal Fellow at The Heritage Foundation and Co-host of the SCOTUS 101 Podcast, talks about SCOTUS striking down Joe Biden's attempt to forgive student loan debt | Jack Smith and January 6https://twitter.com/tzsmithhttps://www.heritage.org/staff/zack-smith 30:43 SEG 3 Tristan Leavitt of Empower Oversight talks about standing up for whistleblowers | Facebook censoring COVID content https://x.com/tristanleavitt https://empowr.us/ https://newstalkstl.com/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jordan Sekulow and Will Haynes are joined by Tristan Leavitt from Empower Oversight, and Tulsi Gabbard to discuss the TSA targeting Tulsi. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/663/29
John Solomon, Tristan Leavitt of Empower Oversight, and Bobby Charles of AMAC discuss recent revelations from Congressional testimony concerning the mistaken identity of an FBI whistleblower, the many failures of the Secret Service in the run-up to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, and Kamala Harris's record of continuous failure from her time as District Attorney through her tenure as Joe Biden's vice president, and now as the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
John Solomon and Empower Oversight President Tristan Leavitt break down a bombshell revelation made by an FBI supervisor that the bureau is improperly pulling conservative agents' security clearances. Additional interviews with Pollster Scott Rasmussen on President Biden's numbers coming out of his rocky first Presidential debate and Professor William Jacobson on what the Supreme Courts immunity decision really does for Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The FBI has reinstated the the security clearance of a former employee. Marcus Allen had his clearance revoked and was suspended from his role of staff operations specialist with the FBI back in February 2022, for what it called "questionable judgement," when it came to the agency's investigations into the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. One of the organization's who defended and represented Allen was Empower Oversight. To learn more about this case, Federal News Network's Eric White talke with that organization's president Tristan Leavitt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The FBI has reinstated the the security clearance of a former employee. Marcus Allen had his clearance revoked and was suspended from his role of staff operations specialist with the FBI back in February 2022, for what it called "questionable judgement," when it came to the agency's investigations into the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. One of the organization's who defended and represented Allen was Empower Oversight. To learn more about this case, Federal News Network's Eric White talke with that organization's president Tristan Leavitt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
On this episode of, “Furthermore with Amanda Head," host Amanda Head engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight, our nation's premiere organization fielding whistleblower claims while simultaneously continuing their nationally acclaimed research. Their discussion delves into the role of sympathy in the legal system, using the Hunter Biden trial as a focal point. Head and Leavitt explore the potential impact of the Biden family's recent legal troubles on their reputation and in future legal cases, including Hunter's upcoming California tax case in September.Furthermore, this episode also shines a light on the significant case of Marcus Allen, a former FBI employee who faced severe retaliation and had his security clearance revoked after reporting whistleblower concerns. Head and Leavitt discuss broader issues concerning FBI whistleblowers, security clearance review procedures, and the pressing need for reform within the FBI and the intelligence community. If you want to keep up with Tristan and the work of his Empower Oversight organization, you can follow their accounts on ‘X' @TristanLeavitt or @EMPOWR_us. And if you want to hear more interviews conducted by Amanda Head check out more episodes of this podcast on FurthermorePodcast.com or tune into her nightly, primetime TV news show co-hosted with John Solomon every Monday through Friday at 6PM ET on JustTheNews.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
* Bidens Audio Recording w/ Special Counsel Robert Hur Should Be Released To The American Public NOW! If the audio recordings matched the transcript they wouldn't hesitate to release them. * Dirty 51 +8 Investigation! * Whistleblower Exposes CIA and Hunter Biden Sugar Brother - Kevin Morris. * FBI Interrogated and Purged Trump Supporters from Its Ranks. * Tristan Leavitt who is the president of the group Empower Oversight is representing an anonymous FBI whistleblower who was suspended indefinitely without pay after the Agency discovered he attended January 6, 2021 at the Ellipse and US Capitol. Mr. Leavitt describes how Trump supporters were targeted and interrogated by the FBI for holding conservative beliefs. * Tristan Leavitt: one year ago, I testified alongside three of those other whistleblowers Steve Friend, Marcus Allen, Garrett O'Boyle in front of the weaponization committee. And at the time, the FBI had just released information that they had all had their security occurrences suspended. A couple of them revoked. And so, as we started that hearing, Delegate Stacey Plaskett opened by saying, “You know, Chairman Jordan, you've invited these people here who are a threat to our national security. How dare you?”
Logan Sekulow and Will Haynes are joined by Tristan Leavitt to break down the FBI going after Trump supporters. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/663/29
6/11/24 Hour 2 Vince speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight about how his clients, the IRS whistleblowers blew up Hunter Biden's original plea deal resulting in today's guilty verdict. Vince speaks with Julie Kelly, Author of the “Declassified by Julie Kelly Substack” and Author of the book “Jan 6: How Democrats Used the Capitol Protest to Launch a War on Terror Against the Political Right” about leaked audio of Nancy Pelosi “taking responsibility” for the National Guard not being prepared on January 6th 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. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vince speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight about how his clients, the IRS whistleblowers blew up Hunter Biden's original plea deal resulting in today's guilty verdict. 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. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Empower Oversight President Tristan Leavitt reacts to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland's denial of the Justice Department's involvement in Matthew Colangelo joining the New York prosecution against President Trump. "Whether or not Garland can say that he directed some coordination, that doesn't change the fact that the Department of Justice clearly had an impact through their personnel going in and staffing this case,” he says. Additional interview with Georgia Congressman Barry Loudermilk on J6 committee testimony being disproven, and Mark Meckler.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
* Survey: Most Americans turn to broadcasters for news - SmartBrief.com Broadcast media continues to play an outsized role in informing the public, according to a new survey conducted for Free Press. The advocacy group says it finds more than three-quarters (77%) of Americans use radio and television at least a few times each week for updates on news and events. And 43% use radio and TV several times daily to stay informed. * Free Press says 72% across demographic categories say it is “acceptable” for platforms to block content that is considered racist or hateful. * Marcus Allen Victory: FBI Whistleblower Who Exposed Agency's Lies About January 6th Has Security Clearence Reinstated, Will Receive Over Two Years of Back Pay - Ben Kew. Allen's lawyer, Tristan Leavitt, described the settlement as a “total vindication” for his client - “The FBI has completely backed down and provided everything that we had asked for on behalf of Marcus,” Leavitt said. “It's clear from the evidence and the FBI's capitulation there was absolutely no truth to their accusations.” * Ivan Raiklin: Fauci's hearing where a man seated behind him was making faces mocking Fauci was escorted out. Raiklin was sitting on the other side of Fauci and was more discreet in his facial responses, so he was allowed to stay. * Chinese Government Poses 'Broad and Unrelenting' Threat to US Critical Infrastructure, FBI Director Says! - fbi.gov * Ron Paul: "Ronald Reagan was correct when he told me that no nation has ever abandoned gold and remained great.” - They want total control of your money: to manipulate its value, to spy on you, and even to confiscate it from you.
Jordan Sekulow and Will Haynes are joined by Ben Sisney and Tristan Leavitt to discuss a big win for an FBI Whistleblower. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/663/29
Empower Oversight President Tristan Leavitt reacted to the release of new whistleblower documents contradicting Hunter Biden's congressional testimony, calling his claims “laughable.” He agreed the release could lead to a criminal referral, saying “if people are allowed to lie to Congress and get away with it, that has real bad ramifications for the legislative branch.” However, he added that “I would not be surprised…if his dad pardons him” if Hunter were convicted of a crime. He also provided updates on whistleblower efforts more generally, including efforts to encourage whistleblowers despite attempts at retaliation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Vince speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight about new documents provided by the whistleblowers showing that Hunter Biden lied to Congress in his February deposition to distance his involvement in what should be considered a clear scheme to enrich the Biden family and the CIA stopping investigators from probing into Hunter's sugar daddy, Kevin Morris. 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. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/22/24 Hour 1 Dr. David Morens, Fauci's top assistant, is set to testify to Congress as new information details his attempted cover ups during COVID. Vince speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight about new documents provided by the whistleblowers showing that Hunter Biden lied to Congress in his February deposition to distance his involvement in what should be considered a clear scheme to enrich the Biden family and the CIA stopping investigators from probing into Hunter's sugar daddy, Kevin Morris. 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. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vince speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight about a Department of Justice filing that intentionally misled the public by falsely implying that Shapley, and fellow IRS whistleblower Joseph Ziegler, were under investigation for misconduct. 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. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5/14/24 Hour 1 Several Republicans including Speaker Johnson attend Trump's court trial in NY today. Vivek Ramaswamy and other Republican law makers make statements outside the courthouse. Judge Merchan's daughter aided effort to kick Donald Trump off Colorado ballot. Vince speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight about a Department of Justice filing that intentionally misled the public by falsely implying that Shapley, and fellow IRS whistleblower Joseph Ziegler, were under investigation for misconduct. 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. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Ferguson in the Morning 03-12-24 Attorney Tristan Leavitt, president of Empower Oversight and former congressional investigator, talks about defending whistleblowers, testifying before Congress, and holding the government and big business accountable for their actions. With his Senate-confirmed position on the Merit Systems Protection Board, Tristan is widely respected for his unrivaled "inside knowledge" of the federal whistleblower protection process. He has over a decade of experience investigating waste, fraud, abuse, and cronyism in the federal government. (@EMPOWR_us) (https://empowr.us/) (https://empowr.us/leadership/) Morning News Dump: Police evacuated Hazelwood East High School on Monday due to a bomb threat following the brutal fight between two female students that happened last Friday near the school. FBI Director Christopher Wray says he's concerned about terrorists crossing the border. You'll really late on this issue, sir. New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez (D) and his wife have entered pleas of "not guilty" to a dozen new charges. Another candidate has entered the race in Missouri's 3rd District. It's State Rep. Justin Hicks. He's in his first term in the State House. Fontbonne University in Clayton is closing after 101 years. It was founded in 1923. Blues beat the Bruins in Boston 5-1. Up next: hosting the LA Kings tomorrow night at Enterprise Center at 6:30pm (note different faceoff time). At spring training, Cardinals lost to the Nationals 11-4. They play the Red Sox this afternoon. NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Ferguson in the Morning 03-11-24 Attorney Tristan Leavitt, president of Empower Oversight and former congressional investigator, talks about defending whistleblowers, testifying before Congress, and holding the government and big business accountable for their actions. With his Senate-confirmed position on the Merit Systems Protection Board, Tristan is widely respected for his unrivaled "inside knowledge" of the federal whistleblower protection process. He has over a decade of experience investigating waste, fraud, abuse, and cronyism in the federal government. (@EMPOWR_us) (https://empowr.us/) (https://empowr.us/leadership/) NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to 2nd Amendment Radio & the Great Outdoors with Marc Cox & Bo Matthews - as always produced by Carl Middleman (Pew Pew)! Bo knew Toby Keith way back when. Then, Marc spoke with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight on their research into the Government wanting to ban private gun sales. Finally, they talk with Allison Raynor, the Museum Director of the National Great Rivers Museum in East Alton to talk about next week's 3rd annual “Ice Jam at the Dam” February 17th, 2024, from 10a to 3p. Make sure to check out the National Great Rivers Museum Facebook Page or mtrf.org
2A Tuesday with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight, talks with Marc about the Whistleblowers that allege the DOJ is looking to ban private sales of firearms.
In the 3rd hour of the Marc Cox Morning Show: Marc explains the Southern Border Bill that passed the House Todd Piro, Host of FOX and Friends First, talks with Marc and Kim about the BattleHawks, TikTok being used by illegals, and the southern border bill. 2A Tuesday with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight, talks with Marc about the Whistleblowers that allege the DOJ are looking to ban private sales of firearms Heidi Harris joins the Marc Cox Morning Show to talk about the primary that is happening in Nevada Coming Up: Jimmy Failla and Rachel Homolak
Vince speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight about the Biden administration coming for private gun sales. 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. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2/2//24 Hour 1 Fanni Willis admits having an affair with a subordinate on her prosecution case against Donald Trump. Axios reports that Biden is relying on a Trump conviction to win him the White House. Vince speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight about the Biden administration coming for private gun sales. Virginia is set to close several prisons to “enhance public safety.” 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. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tristan Leavitt is an American attorney who is the president of Empower Oversight as of March 2023. He formerly served in several roles at the Merit Systems Protection Board, including member, acting chair, and general counsel. President Empower Oversight
Happy Friday from 580 Live! This morning, we have an exciting lineup. We'll start with breaking news: Kanawha County Commissioner Kent Carper confirms he's running for reelection. Join us for an exclusive chat with him. We'll also meet Martha Stewart, our adorable “Adopt Me Please” Pet of the Week from the Kanawha Charleston Humane Association. Dr. Casey Sacks from BridgeValley, House candidate Tristan Leavitt, and WV Secretary of State Elections Director Brittany Westfall will join us to discuss the upcoming filing deadline. Tune in for a morning packed with important updates and engaging discussions.
In this inspiring episode of "American Potential," host Jeff Crank welcomes Tristan Leavitt to share his family's journey navigating the educational system and embracing educational freedom. Leavitt, a father of five, delves into the challenges and triumphs of finding the right learning environments for his children, especially his daughter who struggled with learning disabilities. Leavitt's story unfolds in the backdrop of West Virginia's innovative educational policies, including the Hope Scholarship program, which provided his family with the resources to explore alternative schooling options. This personal narrative highlights the transformative impact of educational choice, not only academically but also in building confidence and life skills in children. Throughout the episode, Jeff and Tristan discuss the broader implications of educational freedom, touching upon the need for tailored learning experiences that cater to individual children's needs. They explore how educational savings accounts and other innovative policies can empower families, especially those from diverse economic backgrounds. Join us in this heartfelt episode as we explore how Tristan Leavitt's family journey exemplifies the profound difference educational freedom can make, and the importance of advocating for policies that recognize and support the unique potential of every child. Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com Check out our Spanish episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod
Vince speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight and attorney of IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler about Hunter Biden's new indictment. 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. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12/8/23 Hour 2 Vince speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight and attorney of IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler about Hunter Biden's new indictment. Vince speaks with Chris Bedford, Executive Editor of the Common Sense Society Magazine about Senator Tommy Tuberville lifting his military promotions hold. Vince speaks with Craig Grossi, Marine Sgt who served in Afghanistan, about a fundraiser he is hosting this weekend to benefit TAPS. 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. Executive Producer: Corey Inganamort @TheBirdWords See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vince Coglianese speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight about his group's findings that the DOJ was spying on Congressional staffers. 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 second hour of The Vince Coglianese Show, Vince speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight about his group's findings that the DOJ was spying on Congressional staffers. Vince speaks with Ilya Shapiro, Senior fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute and former Executive Director and Senior Lecturer at the Georgetown Center for the Constitution about antisemitism on campuses and the way University Presidents have responded. 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.
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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 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vince Coglianese speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight and attorney of IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley about Hunter Biden targeting the IRS with a lawsuit, alleging that agents sought to embarrass him. 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, Joe Biden's justice department continues to target pro-life activists. Two grandmothers were convicted for blocking the entrance to an abortion clinic and now face 11 years in prison. Vince speaks with Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight and attorney of IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley about Hunter Biden targeting the IRS with a lawsuit, alleging that agents sought to embarrass him. Russell Brand is accused of sexual assault. 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.
When Gary Shapley, a longtime I.R.S. investigator wanted to come forward with information that the federal government had mishandled the tax investigation into Hunter Biden, the President's son, the details he had to share were so sensitive he couldn't even provide them to his own lawyer without potentially committing a felony. So, through his attorney, he approached Empower Oversight, a group with deep experience in Capitol Hill investigations who coached him on a strategy for how to get the information to Congress lawfully. Months later, Gary Shapley and a fellow I.R.S. investigator, Joseph Ziegler, were testifying in an open session before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, detailing their claims that the president's son had received special treatment. Newt's guests are Tristan Leavitt and Jason Foster, leaders of Empower Oversight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jay and Jordan Sekulow sit down with Tristan Leavitt with Empower Oversight to discuss the important work they're doing to protect whistleblowers everywhere.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jay and Logan Sekulow are joined by Tristan Leavitt, attorney for the IRS whistleblowers to discuss Hunter Biden, and more charges filed against Trump in Florida. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/663/29
Special Counsel Jack Smith levied a superseding indictment against former President Donald Trump that centers on Trump's supposed removal of surveillance footage from his Mar-a-Lago home concerning the classified documents scandal. Trump's property manager allegedly deleted the security footage and informed another co-worker that "the boss" wanted the server wiped clean. Trump has been outspoken that this indictment is "election interference at the highest level" as he remains the frontrunner for the GOP nomination for the 2024 presidential election. The Sekulow team analyzes the political fallout of this superseding indictment and the Deep State's ongoing attacks on Trump. They are also joined by special guest Tristan Leavitt, President of Empower Oversight, to discuss the Hunter Biden plea deal fiasco and the false accusations surrounding the IRS whistleblowers.
Jay and Logan Sekulow are joined by Tristan Leavitt, attorney for the IRS whistleblowers to discuss Hunter Biden, and more charges filed against Trump in Florida. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/663/29
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit public.substack.comLast month, Hunter Biden struck a deal with federal prosecutors. He'll plead guilty to two tax misdemeanors and avoid jail time. The crime? Writing off escorts and a sex club membership as “business expenses.“New documents suggest Hunter — and his dad, “the big guy” — got off easy.Senator Chuck Grassley on Thursday released the infamous “FD-1023” form. In it, an FBI whistleblower alleges the founder of Burisma, the Ukrainian natural gas company, paid a $5 million bribe both to then-Vice President Biden and his son Hunter, so that the former would fire a Ukrainian prosecutor who was pursuing Burisma.Nothing is proven at this point. In 2018, then-Vice President Biden admitted to pressuring Ukraine's President to fire the prosecutor. But that decision was, according to Biden, based on a US assessment that the prosecutor was corrupt. Of course, both things could be true. It could be that all sides were corrupt, and that Joe Biden used his inside knowledge to get his family a piece of the action. According to the FBI whistleblower, Burisma's CEO said, "It cost 5 (million) to pay one Biden, and 5 (million) to another Biden," to fire the prosecutor investigating his company. "Don't worry Hunter will take care of all of those issues through his dad." Although Hunter "was stupid, and his dog was smarter."According to two IRS whistleblowers — different individuals from the FBI whistleblower — the government's investigation into the Bidens was plagued by medding, obstruction and special treatment. The result is not just losing a “slam dunk” felony case against a wayward First Son, but the sidelining of crucial evidence in a broader Biden Family influence-peddling case.
Tristan Leavitt, President of ‘Empower Oversight' discusses IRS Whistleblowers' Gary Shapely and Joseph Ziegler testimonies before Congress and what to expect, revealing that both whistleblowers are to provide Congress with additional evidence and documents in the coming weeks. Additional interviews with former Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, and JTN's Political Correspondent Nick Ballasy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Foam at the Dome, pickle ball and House candidate Tristan Leavitt coming up on 580 Live With Dave Allen from the Par Mar Stores Studio. Listen live www.wchsnetwork.com. 580 Live With Dave Allen is presented by Thornhill Auto Group.
This action packed episode features local attorney Tristan Leavitt who protects Hunter Biden-IRS whistleblowers, a follow up discussion on the Charleston police chief harassment story with attorney JB Akers, a look at the convenient homeless arrests during Regatta, and a follow up look at changes in the corrupt Calhoun County School System.
Mark Lytle, lawyer for the IRS Whistleblower in the Hunter Biden case, discusses his client reporting to the Justice Department top watchdog that federal prosecutors appointed by Joe Biden have engaged in “preferential treatment and politics” to block criminal tax charges against presidential son Hunter Biden, providing evidence as a whistleblower that conflicts with Attorney General Merrick Garland's recent testimony to Congress that the decision to bring charges against Biden was being left to the Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney for Delaware. Additional Interview with Tristan Leavitt, a former congressional investigator who serves as president of the Empower Oversight whistleblower center.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, May 18th, 2023. PUB MEMBERSHIP PLUG: We have ourselves an exciting summer coming up here at CrossPolitic, and we want you to join us on this ride… First, we’re no longer calling it the Fight Laugh Feast club… it’s now called the Pub! Second, we are launching a new line of content, focused on family entertainment. Some of this content includes a new TV Show called This America, a cooking show, a hunting show, live streaming of our conferences, and our past conference talks, all bundled within our new polished Fight Laugh Feast App, dropping on June 1st. Head on over to fightlaughfeast.com, and join the Pub today… that’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.dailywire.com/news/house-chairman-demands-irs-chief-answer-for-alleged-hunter-biden-probe-shakeup House Chairman Demands IRS Chief Answer For Alleged Hunter Biden Probe Shakeup A top House Republican wants the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to clarify what is happening with the criminal investigation into Hunter Biden after lawyers for a whistleblower within the agency claimed his team got removed from the case. Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) is requesting an “urgent briefing” from IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel’s office to address concerns about possible retaliation. “These allegations are extremely serious. Such retaliation not only discourages whistleblowers from coming forward to Congress but can also constitute an illegal violation of statutory protections for whistleblowers,” Smith wrote in a letter to Werfel on Tuesday. The letter was published by Just the News. Lawyers for an IRS criminal supervisory special agent wrote to Congress on Monday to say their client had just been told that “he and his entire investigative team are being removed” from the Hunter Biden probe and was “informed the change was at the request of the Department of Justice.” The “move is clearly retaliatory and may also constitute obstruction of a congressional inquiry,” lawyers Mark Lytle and Tristan Leavitt wrote. The IRS agent, who has not been publicly identified, has sought to make protected whistleblower disclosures to Congress while raising concerns about lies and politics corrupting the criminal inquiry into Hunter Biden. After Biden’s lawyers met with Department of Justice officials late last month, sources told The Washington Post that potential charges for tax- and gun-related crimes may soon follow from Delaware’s U.S. Attorney David Weiss. Hunter Biden has said he expects to be cleared of wrongdoing, and his father, President Joe Biden, told MSNBC this month that his son has “done nothing wrong.” The IRS and Justice Department have so far refused to respond directly to the claim that the IRS supervisor and his entire team had been pulled from the case. The Justice Department has deferred to Weiss, whose office is so far not speaking out on the matter. Smith requested a briefing from Werfel’s office by 5 p.m. on Thursday. “Failure to provide forthcoming and transparent information regarding the actions taken against this employee by your agency will necessitate additional Committee action,” he warned. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-allows-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-take-effect Supreme Court allows Illinois 'assault weapons' ban to take effect The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Illinois' ban on "assault weapons" to take effect temporarily on Wednesday. The ruling allows the Illinois law to remain in effect while lower courts deliberate on its constitutional status. Wednesday's ruling comes after a gun shop owner in Illinois requested an injunction against the ban. The Illinois law bans the sale and new possession of semi-automatic "assault weapons." Those who already legally own such weapons would not have to turn them in. The law also bans the sale of large capacity magazines. The court did not offer an explanation for its Wednesday decision, and there were no noted dissents. The National Foundation for Gun Rights (NFGR) a legal group associated with the gun store that requested an injunction, expressed disappointment with Wednesday's ruling. The group remains committed to fighting Illinois' ban, however. "Any action the Supreme Court would have taken at this point would only have been temporary and not on the merits of the case itself. Clearly, the Supreme Court is watching the issue closely and we look forward to appealing very soon on the merits if the 7th Circuit rules against us – as the signs currently point to," said Hannah Hill, Executive Director of the NFGR. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit is currently considering the case. The request for an injunction went to Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Illinois passed the Protect Illinois Communities Act on Jan. 10, banning the sale, purchase, manufacture, delivery and importation of "assault weapons" and large capacity magazines, with exceptions for law enforcement, military members and certain other professionals with firearm training. The legislation specifically names the AR-15 and AK-47 rifles and requires lawful owners of semi-automatic rifles to register their ownership with state police. The 7th Circuit has yet to issue a final ruling on the Illinois law, but its decision is likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court. Judge Stephen Patrick McGlynn, a Trump appointee in Illinois' Southern District, had initially granted the injunction earlier in May. Appellate Judge Frank Easterbrook then reversed McGlynn's ruling, a decision that has now been supported by both the 7th Circuit and the Supreme Court. McGlynn's ruling had argued that Illinois' law infringed on the right to self-defense and, in some cases, "completely obliterated that right by criminalizing the purchase and the sale of more than 190 'arms.'" https://mynorthwest.com/3889164/rantz-pedophile-ish-adult-woman-identifies-15-year-old-boy-per-police-report/ ‘Pedophile-ish’ adult woman identifies as 15-year-old boy, per police report Police arrested a 35-year-old woman, who identifies as a 15-year-old boy, for harboring a teen runaway. Shouldn’t Washington Progressives defend this woman for being mis-aged? The police allege Amanda Dorrough was involved in a host of inappropriate behavior with juveniles, including getting naked in front of them, inappropriately touching one, and providing marijuana. One of her alleged victims characterized her as “pedophile-ish,” according to a police incident report, which doesn’t list the individual ages of the alleged victims. This incident highlights the dangers of identifying as something you’re not. But it also shows the left-wing hypocrisy on issues of identity. The vice principal at Port Angeles High School reported to police that two students reported that eight of their classmates were planning to run away to Seattle with Amanda Dorrough, according to the police report. It said there had been “several recent reports of Amanda Dorrough having runaway youth in her apartment.” An officer located several teen minors at the gully behind Dorrough’s apartment complex on May 4, 2023. Several of them were identified by the school as planning to run away, and Dorrough was allegedly aware that one was listed as a runaway, giving the officer probable cause to arrest her for Unlawful Harboring of a Minor. In addition to the minors, police found two empty condom packets and a bra at the gully. “While at the Clallam County Jail, Amanda told the staff that she identifies as a teenage boy,” the incident report states. “The previous week, she told [an officer] that she identifies as a teenage boy. The previous week she told [the officer] that she feels like teenagers ‘understand’ her better and that she ‘identifies’ better with teenage kids. Amanda is a 35-year-old woman.” An alleged juvenile victim, identified only as T.A., told authorities that he found Dorrough to be “pedophile-ish,” according to the incident report. It says T.A. reports that Amanda told him that she liked him and when he didn’t reciprocate the feeling, she got upset and “almost killed herself.” He alleged she touched him inappropriately and has been completely nude in front of him. T.A. also alleged that Dorrough provided him and other juveniles with marijuana. The Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged her with one count of distributing a controlled substance (marijuana/cannabis) to a minor. She posted bail on May 14. This is not the first contact police have had with an adult pretending to be a minor. Since April 11, 2023, the police said they received 11 calls concerning Dorrough’s alleged conduct. Now it’s time for my new segment, the rundown… https://www.theblaze.com/news/church-that-runs-nashville-christian-school-where-mass-killing-occurred-moves-to-block-public-release-of-trans-shooters-manifesto Over the weekend, the Covenant Presbyterian Church and associated Covenant School filed a motion to block the public release of the manifesto of the transgender shooter who attacked the school, court documents revealed. Monday court filings revealed that the Covenant Church requested that the court prevent the documents from being released to the public, citing privacy concerns. The motion, filed against the Tennessee Firearms Association, and another filed against the Nashville Police Association stated that the manifesto "may include and/or relate to information owned by Covenant Church," such as "schematics of church facilities and confidential information" regarding employees. The church claimed the manifesto's release could "impair or impede its ability to protect its interests and the privacy of its employees." https://justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/24-republican-governors-commit-help-texas-defend-its-border Twenty-four Republican governors have responded to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for help to secure its border with Mexico. This is after at least more than 7 million people have been apprehended or reported evading capture by law enforcement since President Joe Biden’s been in office. Within the past few days, groups of tens of thousands of foreign nationals arrived in the Rio Grande Valley and in other areas of Texas, overwhelming Border Patrol agents, officials said. Abbott has already sent more than 10,000 Texas National Guard troops to the border as border communities continue to declare emergencies. The governors pledging support in addition to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is deploying troops and resources in the next 24 hours, include those of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. They pledged their support within hours of Abbott’s request for help Tuesday afternoon. https://www.dailyfetched.com/netflix-series-which-incorrectly-featured-cleopatra-as-black-woman-gets-worst-audience-score-in-tv-history/ Netflix Series Which Incorrectly Featured Cleopatra as Black Woman Gets Worst Audience Score in TV History As The Daily Fetched reported last month, the government of Egypt has slammed Netflix for the portrayal, accusing them of falsely rating history for politics. The secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mostafa Waziri, said the Netflix show wrongly Featuring Cleopatra was a black woman represents a “falsification of Egyptian history and a blatant historical fallacy.” the show has done something I didn’t think was even possible. It has not just the lowest audience score in Netflix history; it has essentially the lowest audience score possible on Rotten Tomatoes, a 1%. Not a 10%, a 1%. (Update: It just ticked up to 2%. Still an unprecedented low) https://www.boundingintosports.com/2023/05/west-virginia-coach-bob-huggins-hit-with-massive-fine-suspension-for-anti-gay-slur/ West Virginia Coach Bob Huggins Hit With Massive Fine, Suspension For Anti-Gay Slur While appearing on the May 8, 2023, episode of The Bill Cunningham Show, he used a homophobic slur and expressed anti-Catholic sentiments on more than one occasion. Following the interview’s airing, Bob Huggins subsequently issued an apology for what he had said, calling it “completely insensitive and abhorrent” and promised to accept any consequences. Amidst calls for Bob Huggins to be fired, the administration in Morgantown was faced with a tough decision. The comments were easily a terminable offense, but the school chose to blow the whistle on their head coach in a different manner. And while Huggy Bear will return to the bench next year, he’ll have a lot lighter wallet to sit on when he does. Huggins has agreed to a million-dollar salary reduction, a three-game suspension, and sensitivity training. Huggins’ suspension will take place during his team’s first three regular-season games. https://www.boundingintosports.com/2023/05/former-raiders-wide-receiver-henry-ruggs-pleads-guilty-to-driving-drunk-156-mph-in-fatal-crash/ Former Raiders Wide Receiver Henry Ruggs Pleads Guilty To Driving Drunk 156 MPH In Fatal Crash Tina Tintor, 23, and her pet dog were killed in the crash. Following the accident, Ruggs registered a blood alcohol content twice Nevada’s legal limit. On May 10, the Raiders’ 2020 first-round NFL draft pick will avoid trial and is expected to be sentenced Aug. 9 to three to 10 years in state prison under terms of his plea deal with prosecutors. The minimum three-year sentence cannot be reduced by converting the year-and-a-half that he has already spent on house arrest applied as time already served. That means the once-promising wide receiver will go to prison and won’t be able to appeal his conviction or sentence. It’s a strict punishment, designed to hit first-time offenders harder than most traffic felonies. However, due to the events leading up to the incident, Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson pushed for the maximum repercussions. https://boundingintocomics.com/2023/05/16/arnold-schwarzenegger-says-hes-done-with-terminator-admits-genisys-and-dark-fate-were-just-not-well-written/ In entertainment news… Terminator actor Arnold Schwarzenegger bluntly stated he’s done with the Terminator franchise moving forward while also admitting that both Genisys and Dark Fate “were just not well written.” Schwarzenegger conducted a wide-ranging interview with The Hollywood Reporter discussing everything from the media slaughtering Last Action Hero due to his politics, his own personal growth and belief in God, his divorce, and his upcoming Netflix series FUBAR. https://dailycaller.com/2023/05/16/sports-illustrated-transgender-male-swimsuit-edition-magazine-cover/ Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition has put biological male Kim Petras in a two-piece swimsuit on its Swimsuit Edition magazine cover that was released Monday. Petras is a singer and songwriter who identifies as transgender. The grammy award winner was among the “28 incredible women” which Sports Illustrated celebrated in its recent Swimsuit Edition of the magazine.
This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, May 18th, 2023. PUB MEMBERSHIP PLUG: We have ourselves an exciting summer coming up here at CrossPolitic, and we want you to join us on this ride… First, we’re no longer calling it the Fight Laugh Feast club… it’s now called the Pub! Second, we are launching a new line of content, focused on family entertainment. Some of this content includes a new TV Show called This America, a cooking show, a hunting show, live streaming of our conferences, and our past conference talks, all bundled within our new polished Fight Laugh Feast App, dropping on June 1st. Head on over to fightlaughfeast.com, and join the Pub today… that’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.dailywire.com/news/house-chairman-demands-irs-chief-answer-for-alleged-hunter-biden-probe-shakeup House Chairman Demands IRS Chief Answer For Alleged Hunter Biden Probe Shakeup A top House Republican wants the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to clarify what is happening with the criminal investigation into Hunter Biden after lawyers for a whistleblower within the agency claimed his team got removed from the case. Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) is requesting an “urgent briefing” from IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel’s office to address concerns about possible retaliation. “These allegations are extremely serious. Such retaliation not only discourages whistleblowers from coming forward to Congress but can also constitute an illegal violation of statutory protections for whistleblowers,” Smith wrote in a letter to Werfel on Tuesday. The letter was published by Just the News. Lawyers for an IRS criminal supervisory special agent wrote to Congress on Monday to say their client had just been told that “he and his entire investigative team are being removed” from the Hunter Biden probe and was “informed the change was at the request of the Department of Justice.” The “move is clearly retaliatory and may also constitute obstruction of a congressional inquiry,” lawyers Mark Lytle and Tristan Leavitt wrote. The IRS agent, who has not been publicly identified, has sought to make protected whistleblower disclosures to Congress while raising concerns about lies and politics corrupting the criminal inquiry into Hunter Biden. After Biden’s lawyers met with Department of Justice officials late last month, sources told The Washington Post that potential charges for tax- and gun-related crimes may soon follow from Delaware’s U.S. Attorney David Weiss. Hunter Biden has said he expects to be cleared of wrongdoing, and his father, President Joe Biden, told MSNBC this month that his son has “done nothing wrong.” The IRS and Justice Department have so far refused to respond directly to the claim that the IRS supervisor and his entire team had been pulled from the case. The Justice Department has deferred to Weiss, whose office is so far not speaking out on the matter. Smith requested a briefing from Werfel’s office by 5 p.m. on Thursday. “Failure to provide forthcoming and transparent information regarding the actions taken against this employee by your agency will necessitate additional Committee action,” he warned. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-allows-illinois-assault-weapons-ban-take-effect Supreme Court allows Illinois 'assault weapons' ban to take effect The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Illinois' ban on "assault weapons" to take effect temporarily on Wednesday. The ruling allows the Illinois law to remain in effect while lower courts deliberate on its constitutional status. Wednesday's ruling comes after a gun shop owner in Illinois requested an injunction against the ban. The Illinois law bans the sale and new possession of semi-automatic "assault weapons." Those who already legally own such weapons would not have to turn them in. The law also bans the sale of large capacity magazines. The court did not offer an explanation for its Wednesday decision, and there were no noted dissents. The National Foundation for Gun Rights (NFGR) a legal group associated with the gun store that requested an injunction, expressed disappointment with Wednesday's ruling. The group remains committed to fighting Illinois' ban, however. "Any action the Supreme Court would have taken at this point would only have been temporary and not on the merits of the case itself. Clearly, the Supreme Court is watching the issue closely and we look forward to appealing very soon on the merits if the 7th Circuit rules against us – as the signs currently point to," said Hannah Hill, Executive Director of the NFGR. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit is currently considering the case. The request for an injunction went to Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Illinois passed the Protect Illinois Communities Act on Jan. 10, banning the sale, purchase, manufacture, delivery and importation of "assault weapons" and large capacity magazines, with exceptions for law enforcement, military members and certain other professionals with firearm training. The legislation specifically names the AR-15 and AK-47 rifles and requires lawful owners of semi-automatic rifles to register their ownership with state police. The 7th Circuit has yet to issue a final ruling on the Illinois law, but its decision is likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court. Judge Stephen Patrick McGlynn, a Trump appointee in Illinois' Southern District, had initially granted the injunction earlier in May. Appellate Judge Frank Easterbrook then reversed McGlynn's ruling, a decision that has now been supported by both the 7th Circuit and the Supreme Court. McGlynn's ruling had argued that Illinois' law infringed on the right to self-defense and, in some cases, "completely obliterated that right by criminalizing the purchase and the sale of more than 190 'arms.'" https://mynorthwest.com/3889164/rantz-pedophile-ish-adult-woman-identifies-15-year-old-boy-per-police-report/ ‘Pedophile-ish’ adult woman identifies as 15-year-old boy, per police report Police arrested a 35-year-old woman, who identifies as a 15-year-old boy, for harboring a teen runaway. Shouldn’t Washington Progressives defend this woman for being mis-aged? The police allege Amanda Dorrough was involved in a host of inappropriate behavior with juveniles, including getting naked in front of them, inappropriately touching one, and providing marijuana. One of her alleged victims characterized her as “pedophile-ish,” according to a police incident report, which doesn’t list the individual ages of the alleged victims. This incident highlights the dangers of identifying as something you’re not. But it also shows the left-wing hypocrisy on issues of identity. The vice principal at Port Angeles High School reported to police that two students reported that eight of their classmates were planning to run away to Seattle with Amanda Dorrough, according to the police report. It said there had been “several recent reports of Amanda Dorrough having runaway youth in her apartment.” An officer located several teen minors at the gully behind Dorrough’s apartment complex on May 4, 2023. Several of them were identified by the school as planning to run away, and Dorrough was allegedly aware that one was listed as a runaway, giving the officer probable cause to arrest her for Unlawful Harboring of a Minor. In addition to the minors, police found two empty condom packets and a bra at the gully. “While at the Clallam County Jail, Amanda told the staff that she identifies as a teenage boy,” the incident report states. “The previous week, she told [an officer] that she identifies as a teenage boy. The previous week she told [the officer] that she feels like teenagers ‘understand’ her better and that she ‘identifies’ better with teenage kids. Amanda is a 35-year-old woman.” An alleged juvenile victim, identified only as T.A., told authorities that he found Dorrough to be “pedophile-ish,” according to the incident report. It says T.A. reports that Amanda told him that she liked him and when he didn’t reciprocate the feeling, she got upset and “almost killed herself.” He alleged she touched him inappropriately and has been completely nude in front of him. T.A. also alleged that Dorrough provided him and other juveniles with marijuana. The Clallam County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged her with one count of distributing a controlled substance (marijuana/cannabis) to a minor. She posted bail on May 14. This is not the first contact police have had with an adult pretending to be a minor. Since April 11, 2023, the police said they received 11 calls concerning Dorrough’s alleged conduct. Now it’s time for my new segment, the rundown… https://www.theblaze.com/news/church-that-runs-nashville-christian-school-where-mass-killing-occurred-moves-to-block-public-release-of-trans-shooters-manifesto Over the weekend, the Covenant Presbyterian Church and associated Covenant School filed a motion to block the public release of the manifesto of the transgender shooter who attacked the school, court documents revealed. Monday court filings revealed that the Covenant Church requested that the court prevent the documents from being released to the public, citing privacy concerns. The motion, filed against the Tennessee Firearms Association, and another filed against the Nashville Police Association stated that the manifesto "may include and/or relate to information owned by Covenant Church," such as "schematics of church facilities and confidential information" regarding employees. The church claimed the manifesto's release could "impair or impede its ability to protect its interests and the privacy of its employees." https://justthenews.com/nation/states/center-square/24-republican-governors-commit-help-texas-defend-its-border Twenty-four Republican governors have responded to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s call for help to secure its border with Mexico. This is after at least more than 7 million people have been apprehended or reported evading capture by law enforcement since President Joe Biden’s been in office. Within the past few days, groups of tens of thousands of foreign nationals arrived in the Rio Grande Valley and in other areas of Texas, overwhelming Border Patrol agents, officials said. Abbott has already sent more than 10,000 Texas National Guard troops to the border as border communities continue to declare emergencies. The governors pledging support in addition to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is deploying troops and resources in the next 24 hours, include those of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. They pledged their support within hours of Abbott’s request for help Tuesday afternoon. https://www.dailyfetched.com/netflix-series-which-incorrectly-featured-cleopatra-as-black-woman-gets-worst-audience-score-in-tv-history/ Netflix Series Which Incorrectly Featured Cleopatra as Black Woman Gets Worst Audience Score in TV History As The Daily Fetched reported last month, the government of Egypt has slammed Netflix for the portrayal, accusing them of falsely rating history for politics. The secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mostafa Waziri, said the Netflix show wrongly Featuring Cleopatra was a black woman represents a “falsification of Egyptian history and a blatant historical fallacy.” the show has done something I didn’t think was even possible. It has not just the lowest audience score in Netflix history; it has essentially the lowest audience score possible on Rotten Tomatoes, a 1%. Not a 10%, a 1%. (Update: It just ticked up to 2%. Still an unprecedented low) https://www.boundingintosports.com/2023/05/west-virginia-coach-bob-huggins-hit-with-massive-fine-suspension-for-anti-gay-slur/ West Virginia Coach Bob Huggins Hit With Massive Fine, Suspension For Anti-Gay Slur While appearing on the May 8, 2023, episode of The Bill Cunningham Show, he used a homophobic slur and expressed anti-Catholic sentiments on more than one occasion. Following the interview’s airing, Bob Huggins subsequently issued an apology for what he had said, calling it “completely insensitive and abhorrent” and promised to accept any consequences. Amidst calls for Bob Huggins to be fired, the administration in Morgantown was faced with a tough decision. The comments were easily a terminable offense, but the school chose to blow the whistle on their head coach in a different manner. And while Huggy Bear will return to the bench next year, he’ll have a lot lighter wallet to sit on when he does. Huggins has agreed to a million-dollar salary reduction, a three-game suspension, and sensitivity training. Huggins’ suspension will take place during his team’s first three regular-season games. https://www.boundingintosports.com/2023/05/former-raiders-wide-receiver-henry-ruggs-pleads-guilty-to-driving-drunk-156-mph-in-fatal-crash/ Former Raiders Wide Receiver Henry Ruggs Pleads Guilty To Driving Drunk 156 MPH In Fatal Crash Tina Tintor, 23, and her pet dog were killed in the crash. Following the accident, Ruggs registered a blood alcohol content twice Nevada’s legal limit. On May 10, the Raiders’ 2020 first-round NFL draft pick will avoid trial and is expected to be sentenced Aug. 9 to three to 10 years in state prison under terms of his plea deal with prosecutors. The minimum three-year sentence cannot be reduced by converting the year-and-a-half that he has already spent on house arrest applied as time already served. That means the once-promising wide receiver will go to prison and won’t be able to appeal his conviction or sentence. It’s a strict punishment, designed to hit first-time offenders harder than most traffic felonies. However, due to the events leading up to the incident, Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson pushed for the maximum repercussions. https://boundingintocomics.com/2023/05/16/arnold-schwarzenegger-says-hes-done-with-terminator-admits-genisys-and-dark-fate-were-just-not-well-written/ In entertainment news… Terminator actor Arnold Schwarzenegger bluntly stated he’s done with the Terminator franchise moving forward while also admitting that both Genisys and Dark Fate “were just not well written.” Schwarzenegger conducted a wide-ranging interview with The Hollywood Reporter discussing everything from the media slaughtering Last Action Hero due to his politics, his own personal growth and belief in God, his divorce, and his upcoming Netflix series FUBAR. https://dailycaller.com/2023/05/16/sports-illustrated-transgender-male-swimsuit-edition-magazine-cover/ Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition has put biological male Kim Petras in a two-piece swimsuit on its Swimsuit Edition magazine cover that was released Monday. Petras is a singer and songwriter who identifies as transgender. The grammy award winner was among the “28 incredible women” which Sports Illustrated celebrated in its recent Swimsuit Edition of the magazine.
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On this episode of Scoop Squad Truth Squad JB Akers joins the team as it explores fraud issues from a federal state and local perspective with their guest Tristan Leavitt-a member of the U.S. Merit Protection Board. His job is to hold people and government accountable.He came to the right place. Tristan is the former senior counsel for the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform( think Hillary Clinton, private email servers, security breaches-you get the idea) .We get his impression on local corruption and the also misdoings in Calhoun County.This is what Scoop Squad is all about-Seriously we are: #theonlycharlestonwvpodcastthatmatters
After several years of vacancy, the Merit Systems Protection Board has a full complement of three members who, after their Senate confirmations, faced a backlog of thousands of appeals to decisions that had been made by administrative law judges. What's it been like? To find out, Federal Drive host was joined in studio by MSPB member Tristan Leavitt.
The Merit Systems Protection Board hit a rather unfortunate milestone this month: Three years now without a quorum. The backlog topped 2,500 pending appeals at the end of 2019, the most in agency history. Tristan Leavitt is the general counsel and acting chief executive and administrative officer at the MSPB. He told Federal News Network's Nicole Ogrysko about the backlog and what the agency has been able to get done over the past three years. The president's three nominees to fill the board are stuck in the Senate confirmation process. Now the delays have sparked a debate over who's to blame for the historic absences at the MSPB. Ogrysko reported those arguments have turned heated, and they illustrate a broader debate over the status quo in the civil service system. Hear the full interview on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
Like "The Little Engine That Could," the Office of Special Counsel labors through an increasing workload while still delivering goodies to federal employees wronged by their agencies. But OSC deals with much more than whistleblower cases — its mission also covers complaints of political activity in the federal workplace. And it refers matters to agencies when it suspects illegal activities. Tristan Leavitt, the principal deputy special counsel at the OSC, described what its like to work there on Federal Drive with Tom Temin in studio.