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The Hill
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump nominates Paul Ingrassia to lead Office of Special Counsel
President Trump nominated former right-wing podcaster Paul Ingrassia to lead the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), a key role for protecting whistleblowers and enforcing laws against electioneering. Ingrassia is currently serving as a White House aide but was formerly a writer for The Daily Caller and hosted the podcast Right On Point. He is also an attorney, and previously served on the legal team representing self-described misogynist Andrew Tate. 'I am pleased to nominate Paul Ingrassia to head the United States Office of Special Counsel (OSC),' Trump wrote on his social media site. 'Paul is a highly respected attorney, writer, and Constitutional Scholar, who has done a tremendous job serving as my White House Liaison for Homeland Security.' Ingrassia will take the reins of the OSC at a key time for the agency. Trump fired previous special counsel Hampton Dellinger, even after he was confirmed to a five-year term for the role under President Biden. Dellinger initially contested his firing and prevailed in court, staying in his post and forwarding challenges to Trump's plans for widespread firings of probationary employees – those hired within the last year or two. But an appeals court then declined to keep Dellinger in his role while the legal battle advanced, pushing him to quit. Without Dellinger on the job, the OSC has switched positions on cases now before the Merit Systems Protection Board – another board where Trump has sought to fire leadership appointed to several-year terms. That includes fighting to keep probationary workers in their roles. If confirmed, Ingrassia would also be responsible for enforcing the Hatch Act, which prohibits federal employees from campaigning for a candidate while on the job. During the first Trump administration, officials repeatedly ran afoul of the law, in particular then-aide Kellyanne Conway, who was cited for numerous violations. In his prior life as a conservative commentator, Ingrassia lavished praise on Tate, calling him the 'embodiment of the ancient ideal of excellence' for his 'sheer physical prowess' and being 'sharp as a tack' and full of 'willpower and spirit.' Tate has been charged with human trafficking in Romania as well as rape in the United Kingdom. Ingrassia has also pushed for Nick Fuentes, a far-right activist who has espoused white supremacist and antisemitic views, to be reinstated to Twitter, now known as X, calling it a First Amendment issue in a Substack post.
American Military News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- American Military News
Gun suppressor tax may be eliminated under new bill
Second Amendment advocacy groups urged House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Wednesday to pass legislation to eliminate both a tax on firearm suppressors and the national suppressor registry. In a letter obtained by The Daily Caller, dozens of Second Amendment groups, including the American Suppressor Association, the National Rifle Association, and Gun Owners of America, called on Republican lawmakers to include Section 2 of the Hearing Protection Act in an upcoming reconciliation bill. The Hearing Protection Act states that it would establish 'equal treatment of silencers and firearms' by amending 'the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove silencers from the definition of firearms, and for other purposes.' According to The Daily Caller, the legislation would remove a $200 tax on firearm suppressors that was instituted following the National Firearms Act of 1934. 'The National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA) is an unconstitutional tax scheme that impedes the ability of all Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights,' the Second Amendment advocacy groups wrote. 'On behalf of the American Suppressor Association and law-abiding gun owners nationwide, we call on Congress to permanently remove suppressors from the unconstitutional NFA tax scheme by inserting Section 2 of the Hearing Protection Act into the reconciliation bill.' Wednesday's letter claimed that American citizens 'should not be taxed' for a device that provides safety and prevents 'irreversible damage' to the hearing of those who use firearms while 'exercising their Constitutional rights.' READ MORE: New gun law bans some semiautomatic guns in Colorado According to the Daily Caller, the purchase of a firearm suppressor currently requires U.S. citizens to complete a background check, purchase a suppressor from a licensed dealer, register the suppressor, and pay a suppressor tax. Wednesday's letter noted that the proposed legislation would still require individuals to purchase suppressors from licensed dealers and complete a background check. Critics of gun silencers have argued that firearm suppressors are 'inherently dangerous devices' that can be used by criminals to carry out 'ambush attacks' and evade law enforcement officials by reducing the noise of gunshots. 'Silencers put law enforcement and the public at grave risk by making it more difficult to identify nearby gunshots and locate an active shooter, and they should not be widely available to civilians,' the Giffords Law Center states on its website. On the other hand, American Suppressor Association President Knox Williams told The Daily Caller that firearms are still loud even when equipped with suppressors. 'You still need to wear hearing protection when using a suppressor because they are not quiet,' Williams said. 'Anyone who tells you that a silencer is a threat to public safety has never fired a suppressed weapon or been around one.'
American Military News
21-05-2025
- Health
- American Military News
Video: Trump questions cover-up of Biden's cancer diagnosis, cognitive issues
President Donald Trump questioned on Monday why former President Joe Biden's cancer was not caught before advancing to an 'aggressive' stage and suggested that 'people should try and find out what happened' and whether there was a connection between the cover-up of Biden's cognitive decline and his seemingly delayed cancer diagnosis. In comments to reporters at the White House on Monday, Trump described Biden's cancer diagnosis as 'very sad' and acknowledged that he was 'surprised' the public was not 'notified a long time ago' since it takes a 'long time' for prostate cancer to 'get to stage nine.' 'If it's the same doctor who said there was nothing wrong there, that's being proven to be a sad situation,' Trump said. 'In other words, there are things going on that the public wasn't informed,' Trump added. 'And I think somebody is going to have to speak to his doctor, if it's the same or even if it's two separate doctors. Why wasn't the cognitive ability — why wasn't that discussed? I think the doctors said he's just fine, and it's turned out that's not so. It's very dangerous. Look, this is no longer politically correct. This is dangerous for our country.' READ MORE: Pic: Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer Trump also questioned why it took so long for Biden to be publicly diagnosed with prostate cancer when the disease takes a long time to advance. 'It can take years to get to this level of danger,' Trump told reporters. 'So it's a — look, it's a very, very sad situation, and I feel very badly about it, and I think people should try and find out what happened.' Trump added, 'Somebody is not telling the facts. That's a big problem.' Trump: I think it's very sad, actually. I'm surprised that it wasn't—you know—the public wasn't notified a long time ago, because to get to stage 9, that's a long time. I just had my physical. You saw that. You saw the results of that particular test. I think that test is… — Acyn (@Acyn) May 19, 2025 Following Biden's personal office's announcement on Sunday that the 82-year-old former president had been diagnosed with an 'aggressive' form of prostate cancer that was 'characterized by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone,' multiple medical experts have expressed concerns regarding the late diagnosis. Medical experts told The Daily Caller that since prostate cancer typically takes at least five years to spread to a person's bones, Biden likely had prostate cancer during his term in the White House. Atossa Genetics CEO Dr. Steven Quay told The Daily Caller, 'It's not credible that we are hearing of his metastatic disease for the first time because he was having difficulty urinating and they found it. That just doesn't track.'
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Conservative journalist is fired days after Ilhan Omar was filmed telling him to 'F*** off'
A conservative journalist who recently made headlines after being told to 'f*ck off' by Minnesota Rep Ilhan Omar has been fired by The Daily Caller. Reporter Myles Morell was reportedly let go by the right-wing news site Wednesday - days after footage of the exchange outside the Capitol went viral last Thursday. Morell's firing, however, reportedly had little to do with the altercation - instead stemming from his part in organizing a disastrous party that took place two days prior on April 29, according to The Bulwark. The gathering - billed as an 'official celebration' of President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office - was initially slated to be held at the prestigious Kennedy Center. Guests were promised a white-tie event for up to $2,500 a head, as well as the change to rub shoulders with some of DC 's elite including the president himself. Instead, the event was held at a much less glamorous location in Arlington, after the Kennedy Center cancelled the contract and Trump scheduled a rally in Michigan. Instead of issuing refunds, Morell and the other organizer, a Trump supporter who does not work at the Caller, doubled-down, resulting in a flop gathering that has been blasted. One vendor reportedly compared it to the infamous Fyre Festival. Its main attraction appeared to be a man with a puppet who provided entertainment by breakdancing and interviewing the guests who did show. Among those interviewed was Morell's fellow organizer Alysia McMillan, who is heard during the tail-end of the party describing it as 'splendid and spectacular.' 'You ate the most food and drank the most drinks!' she joked to the puppet, who went on to ask what 'inspired' her to hold the event - leading to a rambling, inaudible answer from the MAGA-hat-wearing MC that mentioned the president. 'Why isn't he here?' the puppet proceeded to joke - a pointed dig that left McMillan at a loss for words. Footage of the viral exchange circulating on X - and posted by the official Arlington GOP account - ends there. At another point during the get together - which was supposed to be white-tie but wasn't - McMillan continued to talk it up, insisting 'I'm seeing people dancing around, smiling, having fun.' Arlington GOP chair Matthew Hurtt, however, disagreed, dubbing the celebration as a 'textbook grifter operation' and Morell - who has been noticeably off social media since Monday - an 'archetypal goober.' The Daily Caller News Foundation fired him Wednesday, sources told The Bulwark. When asked about the situation, the publication reportedly declined to comment. Morell - after talking up his encounter with Omar last week on a near-daily basis - has offered only silence on social media since. Another behind the scenes video from the #First100Party sent to us by someone else who is angry for falling for the grift. This is Alysia McMillan being interviewed by a puppet. More people are coming forward to share their experiences. 11/ — Arlington GOP (@goparlington) May 4, 2025 Shannon Getz, a guest who said she paid hundreds of dollars for her ticket, told the Washington Examiner she has filed a police report against the party's organizers. 'Conservative Republicans, you know, we shouldn't stand for this nonsense, this was a grift,' she said. 'This is illegal and this is wrong,' she continued, pointing to Virginia law that states 'untrue, deceptive or misleading advertising, inducements, writings or documents' could warrant charges. Patti Katter, an attendee who paid just under $600 for her ticket, insisted to the Examiner she too was taken advantage of and misled. 'It's not just a matter of moral integrity - misleading consumers with false advertising has legal implications,' Katter said in an interview with the DC outlet. 'Events that promise luxury and high-profile guests but fail to deliver are not only disappointing but also potentially unlawful. 'By speaking out, I'm advocating for transparency and accountability, ensuring that others aren't misled in the future,' she continued 'I thought it looked like a really great event.' Aside from being marketed as an 'official' 100 days party, the event was advertised on a website seemingly modeled after that of the White House. The site has since been deleted, and had stated that 'all ticket sales are final.' Organizers also said the event 'feature an elegant happy hour followed by an exclusive, high-energy party.' Following the venue change, guests were told to BYOB while being promised 'premium drinks.' The Thursday before, Omar did not hold back when Morell asked about Democrats pushing back on Donald Trump's immigration policies - offering a viral response. 'I think you should f*** off,' the Minnesota congresswoman told the journalist after recognizing he was filming, before doubling down on her behavior in a reply to one of Morell's many tweets promoting the exchange immediately after. 'I said what I said. You and all your miserable trolls can f*ck off,' the progressive 'Squad' member tweeted - after Morell wrote, 'Always a pleasure to see you.' The moment has since lived in infamy, receiving millions of views in a matter of days. As for Morell, he is no longer posting - aside from being out of a job. In a statement, he insisted The Bulwark: 'I do not think the party was that bad.' According to Instagram messages viewed by The Bulwark, he had been warned by at least one vendor to call off the party. 'You're charging big money for this thing,' the unnamed man wrote. 'And people won't be getting what they paid for.' The status of Getz's complaint, meanwhile, remains unclear. The White House denied any involvement with the party, which was not associated with the Daily Caller.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ilhan Omar Cusses Out Right-Wing Reporter Over Question on Wrongfully Deported Man
Rep. Ilhan Omar had no patience for a right-wing journalist who asked about her colleagues' trips to El Salvador Thursday. The Democratic congresswoman cussed out Myles Morell from conservative news website The Daily Caller on Thursday after he asked her about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man mistakenly deported by the Trump administration. 'Do you think more of your Democratic colleagues should be traveling to El Salvador to advocate on behalf of Abrego Garcia?' Morell asked Omar, referencing recent trips by liberal lawmakers, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Yassamin Ansari, to visit the deportee. 'I think you should f–k off,' Omar responded as she and her team walked past the reporter. 'I'm sorry, what, congresswoman? Who should?' Morell responded. 'You,' the lawmaker doubled down. In a video posted on X following the tense interaction, Morell said he had been spending the day asking House Democrats if they would encourage their colleagues to fly to El Salvador to advocate for Abrego Garcia's return to the U.S. 'I just found that very unprofessional, very rude, especially when I was just a journalist who's trying to do his job,' he said of Omar's response. 'Always a pleasure to see you,' Morell wrote in another post, tagging Omar's account. The clip sparked a firestorm in MAGAworld. South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace reposted The Daily Caller's video, writing: 'Waiting for Dem outrage over her choice of words.' Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk said Omar 'has no class, no gratitude to America, and no honor,' adding that she was 'truly a disgrace to the U.S. Congress.' MAGA commentator Tomi Lahren similarly said Omar was a 'nasty woman.' 'Reminder: Democrats say Donald Trump has lowered the tone of political rhetoric,' conservative pundit Piers Morgan said. Despite the outrage, Omar offered no apologies. 'I said what I said,' she wrote in response to a post by MAGA influencer Libs of TikTok. 'You and all your miserable trolls can f*ck off.' The Minnesota representative has had several heated clashes with conservative reporters in the past. In March, she pushed Fox News reporter Johnny Belisario out of an elevator while he was asking her why she refused to stand during President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress. 'You need to move,' Omar told the reporter as she closed the elevator on him. 'Have a good day. I need to go to a meeting.' Last year, she shushed another Fox News reporter who asked her about comments she made suggesting that there were 'pro-genocide' Jews. In October 2023, Omar called a Fox Business reporter a 'crazy lady' as she evaded questions about an Israel-Palestine ceasefire. Later that month, she yelled in exasperation in response to another question about the issue.
