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New York AG Letitia James Starts New Investigation Into Trump Over Insider Trading– conservativeroof.com

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First Adam Schiff. Now Letitia James.

New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating possible insider trading linked to President Trump’s 90-day tariff pause.

As reported by CNN:

New York Attorney General Letitia James is looking into potential insider trading by Trump administration officials and associates around last week’s 90-day tariff pause, James’ office confirmed to CNN on Monday.

The review is in its earliest stages and is not yet a full investigation. It’s unclear if it will ultimately uncover evidence of wrongdoing.

Some lawmakers have raised concerns about the potential for insider trading around Trump’s tariff announcement. However, no smoking gun has been revealed signaling wrongdoing.

Last Wednesday, President Trump took to Truth Social to calm fears amid his tariff blitz and the market drop.

“BE COOL! Everything is going to work out well. The USA will be bigger and better than ever before!” Trump wrote last Wednesday morning.

A few minutes later, President Trump said it was a good time to buy since the markets were down.

Jonathan Turley Reacts To ‘Quite Damning’ Criminal Allegations Against Letitia James– trendingpoliticsnews.com

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George Washington law professor and Fox News legal expert Jonathan Turley was floored by a Trump Administration official’s letter referring New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Department of Justice for potential criminal charges, calling the allegations “damning” and “pretty straightforward.”

The criminal referral came from Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William Pulte, who outlined the allegations in a letter addressed to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The letter, which was reviewed by Fox News and the New York Post, alleged that James had “falsified records” to get home loans for a property in Virginia. James had listed the property as her “principal residence” in 2023 despite serving as the attorney general of New York.

The letter further revealed that James previously purchased a Brooklyn home in 2001, but has “consistently misrepresented the same property as only having four units in both building permit applications and numerous mortgage documents and applications,” the letter noted. This could have allowed James to receive a lower mortgage rate and led to lower payments under the federal Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP).

“Ms. James, for both properties listed above, appears to have falsified records in order to meet certain lending requirements and receive favorable loan terms,” Pulte wrote.

BREAKING: Trump admin hits Letitia James with criminal referral to DOJ over alleged mortgage fraud | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

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“Based on media reports, Ms. Letitia James has, in multiple instances, falsified bank documents and property records to acquire government backed assistance and loans and more favorable loan terms.”

The Trump administration hit New York Attorney General Letitia James with a criminal referral for alleged mortgage fraud on Tuesday, according to a report from the New York Post.

The outlet reported that Federal Housing FHFA Director William Pulte sent the referral to Attorney General Pam Bondi as well as the Department of Justice, and accused James of having “falsified records” to get a home loan in Virginia while she was still serving as the New York state AG. The alleged false documents said that James’ home in Virginia was her “principal residence.” When a home is labeled as ones “principal residence,” loans will sometimes have more favorable terms.

Cody Balmer’s firebomb attack on PA governor’s mansion driven by pro-Palestinian views: report | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

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Balmer said Shapiro must “stop having my friends killed” and that “…our people have been put through too much by that monster.”

Cody Balmer, the 38-year-old man who firebombed the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion in Harrisburg, was driven to carry out the act based on his anger over what Governor Josh Shapiro “wants to do to the Palestinian people.” Police listed this as a motive in their search warrant for the home of Balmer’s parents, where he was living, along with his storage unit and electronics.

A statement from Corporal Benjamin Forsythe of the Pennsylvania State Police in the warrant said that Balmer went after Shapiro “based upon perceived injustices to the people of Palestine” and Shapiro’s Jewish faith.

Police found Balmer’s cell phone wrapped in foil. Officers said Balmer’s actions “followed the ‘terrorist attack cycle,’ a series of steps terrorists take while committing an act of terrorism: preliminary target selection, initial surveillance and pre-attack surveillance, planning and execution and escape and exploitation.”

The warrant, obtained by Penn Live, also reveals that Balmer phoned 911 less than an hour after the attack, telling operators who he was, and leaving a direct message for Shapiro. Balmer said he “will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people.”

Arson suspect Cody Balmer targeted Josh Shapiro over views on Gaza war: Warrant– www.washingtonexaminer.com

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Cody Balmer, the suspect charged with setting fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion, was allegedly motivated by anger at Gov. Josh Shapiro‘s (D-PA) position on the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.

Balmer, 38, allegedly had plans to beat the governor with a sledgehammer if he found him. He called 911 shortly after the arson attack, telling the operator he “will not take part in [Shapiro’s] plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people,” according to a police affidavit obtained by PennLive.

This image provided by Commonwealth Media Services shows damage after a fire at the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion while Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept inside on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. (Commonwealth Media Services via AP)

Lefties Defend Activists Who Got Tased After Resisting Arrest at MTG Town Hall: ‘This Is Insane’– www.westernjournal.com

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Resisting police is a violent crime. It has always been a violent crime.

I know some of you may think that the police are disagreeable folk, but be forewarned that no matter what you think of them, there is no such thing as “nonviolent” resistance to arrest. If you are under that misapprehension, I can assure you, no matter what your political persuasion, that you’ll be relieved of those misapprehensions in a right hurry.

You would think this would be common sense. Even if police sometimes use excessive force to subdue a subject, the fact that they have to use force on someone who’s resisting arrest should be a non-issue. That’s especially true when law enforcement officers are subduing someone who’s acting in a threatening way toward a public official who’s a known target.

I say these things not because they’re controversial, but because they shouldn’t be. On Wednesday night, those hanging around social media got a first-hand demonstration of why some people leave their common sense at the door when they don’t like someone.

Socialist Arson Suspect Targeted Jewish Governor Over ‘Palestine,’ Police Warrant Says– dailycaller.com

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The suspect charged with setting Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home on fire allegedly did so because of what the Jewish governor would “do to the Palestinian people.”

Cody Balmer told a 911 dispatcher over the phone why he lit Shaprio’s Harrisburg home on fire with his family inside in the hours of Passover night, PennLive reported, citing a search warrant. A district attorney has said the evidence could result in hate crime charges in a case that is sparking concerns about rising threats to government officials.

The warrant describes Balmer saying he “will not take part in [Shapiro’s] plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people,” PennLive reported. The suspect also allegedly said the governor needed to “stop having [his] friends killed” and that “our people have been put through too much by that monster.” The warrant reportedly said Balmer attacked the pro-Israel governor over his Jewish faith without elaborating.

Elon Musk’s 28-year-old DOGE lieutenant dismantled USAID. Now it’s taking place at the State Department – Fortune

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Elon Musk’s 28-year-old DOGE lieutenant dismantled USAID. Now it’s taking place at the State Department – Fortune
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The Trump administration has expanded the power of adviser Elon Musk’s government-cutting team over the State Department, making a Musk lieutenant acting head of foreign assistance.

A senior U.S. official confirmed the new job for Jeremy Lewin, an associate of the Department of Government Efficiency earlier appointed to help finish dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development. The official was not authorized to comment publicly on a personnel matter and spoke on condition of anonymity.

The move comes as President Donald Trump’s administration is pushing to greatly reduce what in 2024 was $52 billion in humanitarian, health and development programs overseas by the State Department and USAID. Lewin’s appointment gives Musk’s team, which has worked with the Republican administration to make deep cuts to government programs and services, one of its highest formal positions in the federal government.

Voters see long-term benefits of tariffs despite handing Trump sagging approval ratings: Poll– www.washingtonexaminer.com

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President Donald Trump received mixed reviews from the public regarding his handling of economic matters, according to a new poll.

A CBS survey polled voters last week after Trump imposed sweeping global tariffs and then negotiated “fairer” trade deals with foreign countries to carry out his “America First” agenda. As a result, the stock market had a volatile week, losing $6 trillion at one point. It has since recuperated partially, though market anxieties remain.

The survey highlighted conflicting feedback from the public. When asked about the impact of Trump’s tariffs, some voters said they raised prices in the short term but could pay off with a healthier economy in the future. However, 65% of voters said they would make the economy worse in the short term. That number fell to 42% when voters were asked about the long-term implications of the tariffs. Only 8% said the tariffs would make the economy better in the short term, compared to 34% who believe Trump’s trade policies would help the economy in the long term.

Democrat Leader Threatens Trump Administration: Bring Back MS-13 Illegal Alien Gangbanger to US or Activist Courts Will Need to Hold Marco Rubio and Pam Bondi in Contempt | The Gateway Pundit– www.thegatewaypundit.com

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Democrat minority leader Hakeem Jeffries is threatening the Trump administration to bring back illegal alien gangbangers into the country or face consequences.

Pelosi’s angels.

Democrats have a long history of defending violent, illegal alien gangbangers.

Former Democrat Leader Nancy Pelosi defended MS-13 in 2018 saying they were “God’s children…” and, “There’s a spark of divinity in every person.”

MS13’s motto is, “Kill, rape, control.”

That won’t keep Democrats from defending this brutal and evil multi-national gang.

People Screaming About Real IDs to Fly Need to Take Issue With This, Too– townhall.com

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced that, as of today, a Real ID would be needed to fly anywhere in the country. This has been coming for ages now, but there are still a lot of people very upset about it.

I’m mostly ambivalent on the topic myself because I didn’t have a choice about getting one, but many screaming about them seem a tad selective in their outrage.

See, there are a lot of arguments against this out there, but one is that these requirements are burdensome and problematic for poorer Americans.

Of course, as someone who has lived more than a little lean in the income department a good chunk of my adult life, I’m not entirely sure where poor folks are flying to and from, because tickets on flights aren’t exactly cheap most of the time.

Yet there’s something else that seems to raise some questions about that line of reasoning, and that was framed pretty well by Second Amendment attorney Kostas Moros.

El Salvadoran President Bukele Tells CNN He Has No Plan to ‘Smuggle’ Alleged MS-13 Gang Member Back to U.S. › American Greatness– amgreatness.com

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El Salvadoran President Nayib Armando Bukele said Monday that he has no intention of returning alleged MS-13 gang member Abrego Garcia back to the United States.

Garcia, 29, was among the hundreds of illegal immigrants—a large percentage of them MS-13 and Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang members —expelled from the U.S. to El Salvador last month.

The Trump administration acknowledged in court records that it made an “administrative error” when it deported Garcia without an interview, but has insisted that he has no legal status in the United States.

Garcia crossed the border illegally in 2012 and after he was detained in 2019, claimed he had to flee El Salvador as a teenager to escape gang violence. Both the original immigration judge and the Board of Immigration Appeals found there was sufficient evidence that Garcia was a member of MS-13 and, as such, a danger to the public.

Chinese port volume drops by 9.7% as Trump tariffs hammer exports | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

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Over the course of April 7-13, cargo handled by China has dropped by 9.7 percent.

Cargo going through ports in China has dropped by 9.7 percent in the second week of April, indicating that tariffs implemented by the Trump administration have been hammering the country’s exports to the US.

Over the course of April 7-13, cargo traffic dropped by 9.7 percent to 244 million tons, according to the Wall Street Journal. The week prior, when President Donald Trump implemented his reciprocal tariffs, there was only a drop of 0.88 percent.

Container throughput dropped by 6.1 percent, the Journal reported, reversing an increase of 1.9 percent the week prior. The outlet reports that there has been a steady increase in port volumes since January 2025, and the last couple weeks have seen that reverse.

Trump Officially Urges Congress to Pull Taxpayer Funding from NPR & PBS– slaynews.com

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President Donald Trump has officially urged Congress to begin the process of pulling federal taxpayer funding from left-wing media outlets NPR and PBS.

The New York Post reported Monday that Trump’s White House budget director Russ Vought drafted a memo asking GOP lawmakers to cut the funding.

The memo requests Congress to slash $1.1 billion allotted to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), as well as $8.3 billion that was allotted to USAID.

In the memo, Vought wrote:

“Since day one, the Trump Administration has targeted waste, fraud, and abuse in Federal spending through executive action, DOGE review, and other efforts by departments and agencies.

Fed Chair Change Imminent as Trump Tariffs Create Economic Strain – BeInCrypto

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The Trump administration is gearing up for significant economic shifts, with its proposed tariffs said to be setting the stage for a potential overhaul of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) leadership.

Like Gary Gensler’s ouster at the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), reports indicate that Fed chair Jerome Powell may face a similar fate with discussions starting long before his term ends.

Jerome Powell’s Exit Planned As Trump Tariffs Spell Economic Hardship

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the Trump administration’s plans to interview candidates to replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Trump eyes slashing State Department budget by nearly half: Reports – Anadolu Ajansı

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US President Donald Trump’s administration is looking to slash the State Department budget by about half, local media reports said Monday.

An internal memorandum, which was first reported by the Washington Post, said the proposal for fiscal year 2026 would allocate $28.4 billion to the State Department and the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which represents a decline of $27 billion from funding levels approved by Congress for 2025.

Humanitarian assistance would face cuts of 54%, while global health funding would fall by 55%, according to the memo.

Judge Blocks Trump From Terminating Status for 530,000 Aliens– www.dailysignal.com

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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from revoking legal status and work permits for over 530,000 illegal aliens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, an Obama appointee, ruled Monday that the Trump administration cannot terminate the legal status of the migrants “without case-by-case review.”

The Biden administration program allowed migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to be flown directly into the interior of the U.S. and granted work authorization. The program was intended to provide “safe and orderly pathways to the United States” for nationals from the four nations under the category of humanitarian parole.

On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Department of Homeland Security to “Terminate all categorical parole programs,” including the “Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans.”

BIG Setback For Turkey As Three Central Asian Nations Support Cyprus’s Sovereignty; End Of Road For Erdogan’s ‘Pan-Turkism’? – EurAsian Times

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In a major setback for Turkey, three Central Asian republics and members of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, have come out in support of Cyprus’s sovereignty, effectively ending Ankara’s efforts to use the OTS as a vehicle for recognition of the occupied north Cyprus.

In a joint declaration following the European Union-Central Asia summit in Samarkand on April 4, the three Central Asian nations explicitly endorsed UN Security Council resolutions 541 (1983) and 550 (1984), which condemn Turkey’s unilateral declaration of the so-called “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” (TRNC) in 1983 and call on the UN members not to recognize it.

The declaration states: “We reaffirmed our strong commitment to the relevant UNSC Resolution 541(1983) and 550 (1984). We emphasized that engagement in regional cooperation frameworks should fully respect these international principles, which remain essential to the enhancement of EU-Central Asia relations.”

Harvard Refuses to Comply With Trump’s Antisemitism Measures and Gets Hit With $2.3 Billion Funding Freeze– gellerreport.com

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Harvard Refuses to Comply With Trump’s Antisemitism Measures and Gets Hit With $2.3 Billion Funding Freeze– gellerreport.com
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Harvard refused to comply with the Trump administration’s demands to change its governance structure to stop antisemitism on campus.

The Trump administration has been conducting probes at elite universities over their handling of antisemitism on their campuses. It has already reduced some of its funding for schools like Princeton, where students participated in protests last year.

College campuses and most especially the Ivies have become hotbeds of radicalism – terrorist hatcheries.

Californians Alerted to ‘Drop, Cover, Hold on’ Seconds Before Earthquake– www.breitbart.com

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A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit Southern California just outside San Diego on Monday, and people received text alerts on their phones mere seconds before the quake occurred.

“Parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties were jolted Monday morning by a strong earthquake near San Diego,” reported KTLA.

“The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.2 and was near the mountain town of Julian, east of San Diego, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Multiple aftershocks in the 2 and 3 magnitude range have been reported,” it added.

People from San Diego to Los Angeles received an alert about the quake on their phones from the “Shake Alert” system, which, according to the Guardian, was “designed to warn those who could be affected and give them essential seconds to prepare before shaking starts.”

Trump is failing to provide coherent leadership on tariffs– www.washingtonexaminer.com

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If you are confused about the government‘s tariff policy, don’t worry. You are not alone. Confusion is not your fault. Since taking office for the second time, President Donald Trump has flipped back and forth on tariffs while offering different explanations for current policy and different predictions for future policy.

There are many components to successful leadership, but an important one is communicating to constituents what your policies are, why they are needed, and how they will work. Trump has not done this for his tariffs. As a result, the economy is suffering, and voters are beginning to blame the president for their pain. Until Trump is able to deliver stability or clarity on this matter, the economic pain will continue for everyone, and the political pain for Trump and the Republican Party will worsen.

On his first day in office, Trump announced a 25% tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on all goods from China starting Feb. 1. On Feb. 1, Trump reannounced the tariffs but pushed the start date to Feb. 4. Then, on Feb. 3, he announced a 30-day delay for the Canada and Mexico tariffs but started the China tariffs.