7.CHAOS IN DC
The Democratic California government is preparing to sue the federal government after the Senate voted to nix its electric vehicle mandate.
On Thursday, the Republican Senate voted to roll back several key Biden-era waivers that allowed the state to set its own emissions standards, CNN reported. The vote undid a last-minute approval by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for California to phase out gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
“This Senate vote is illegal. Republicans went around their own parliamentarian to defy decades of precedent. We won’t stand by as Trump Republicans make America smoggy again — undoing work that goes back to the days of Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan — all while ceding our economic future to China. We’re going to fight this unconstitutional attack on California in court,” California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a press release.
“With these votes, Senate Republicans are bending the knee to President Trump once again,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said. “The weaponization of the Congressional Review Act to attack California’s waivers is just another part of the continuous, partisan campaign against California’s efforts to protect the public and the planet from harmful pollution. As we have said before, this reckless misuse of the Congressional Review Act is unlawful, and California will not stand idly by. We need to hold the line on strong emissions standards and keep the waivers in place, and we will sue to defend California’s waivers.”
“If this gambit works, it will not be the last time this tactic is used,” California Sen. Adam Schiff said as he accused Republicans of blowing “a hole in the filibuster for the oil industry.”
Senate Minority Leader and New York Senator Charles Schumer was furious with the Republicans for circumventing the filibuster.
“It’s going nuclear, plain and simple. It’s overruling the parliamentarian. And second, what goes around comes around,” the senator said to reporters.
And New Mexico Democrat Sen. Martin Heinrich echoed the words of the Senate Minority Leader.
“If Senate Republicans force a vote on the California Clean Air Act Waivers, they set a precedent that will allow Congress to overturn nearly any agency decision nationwide,” he said before the vote. “I urge my colleagues to reject this gross overreach.”
“By opening this door, Republicans threaten to destroy our permitting and regulatory system, leading to higher energy costs for Americans and making it impossible for new developments to come online. Indeed, nearly every major and minor project the federal government touches could be stalled, creating significant uncertainty if not complete chaos. That is not what the American people want, and it cannot be what Senate Republicans want, either,” he said.
But Republicans were not impressed, as Democrats have done the same thing many times.
“The only people that have attempted to get rid of the legislative filibuster – the Democrats – every single one up there that’s popping off and spouting off has voted, literally, to get rid of the legislative filibuster,” Senate Majority Leader and Republican South Dakota Sen. John Thune told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday.
“This is a novel and narrow issue that deals with the Government Accountability Office and whether or not they ought to be able to determine what is a rule and what isn’t, or whether the administration and the Congress ought to be able to make that decision,” he said.
Senate Majority Whip and Wyoming Republican Sen. John Barrasso called California’s plan for EVs a “fantasyland” that will damage ranchers and farmers in his state.
“California’s EV mandates ban the sale of gas-powered cars and trucks. They threaten the freedom of every American to choose what they drive,” he said. “EVs currently make up 7% of the US market. Even in California, they account for only 20% of vehicle sales. And sales are stalling. Yet California’s radical mandates require 35% of all vehicle sales to be electric by 2026 – six months from now. By 2035, it jumps to 100%.”
Ben Shapiro Exposes Adam Schiff’s Darkest Secrets—A Congressional Showdown That Shocks America!
In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill and across the nation, Congressman Adam Schiff’s political career came to a dramatic and ignominious end yesterday after conservative commentator Ben Shapiro presented a relentless parade of evidence, exposing a web of alleged corruption, foreign money, and criminal activity that has left the Democratic Party reeling
What began as a routine House Judiciary Committee hearing on media bias and misinformation quickly transformed into one of the most explosive Congressional confrontations in modern American history. By 2:17 p.m., the fate of Adam Schiff—once considered untouchable among Washington power brokers—was sealed.
The Stage Is Set
The hearing room was packed with reporters, C-SPAN cameras, and political operatives from both sides of the aisle. Schiff, known for his dramatic flair and mastery of political theater, entered the room like a conquering hero, his signature Burbank tan and perfectly styled hair gleaming under the lights. The day’s target: Ben Shapiro, the outspoken conservative podcaster and Harvard Law graduate, invited to testify on the evolving media landscape.
From the outset, Schiff sought to undermine Shapiro, dismissing him as a mere YouTuber and questioning the legitimacy of inviting “amateur journalists” to speak before Congress. Democratic staffers chuckled as Schiff mocked the idea of social media influencers testifying on matters of national importance.
But Shapiro, calm and collected, sat quietly at the witness table, his hands folded over a single red folder—its contents soon to become the stuff of political legend.
The Trap Is Sprung
As Schiff launched into his opening statement, painting Shapiro as a dangerous purveyor of conspiracy theories, Shapiro responded with a devastatingly simple question: “Before we discuss my qualifications, shall we discuss your coordination with Ed Buck?”
The mention of Ed Buck—a Democratic donor whose apartment had become the scene of multiple deaths—sent a chill through the room. C-SPAN cameras captured Schiff’s sudden pallor as Shapiro produced photographs, emails, and financial records connecting Schiff to Buck even after the first tragic death in Buck’s apartment.
Shapiro’s evidence painted a damning portrait: Schiff had attended fundraisers at Buck’s apartment, accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations, and, according to emails from his own finance director, dismissed concerns about Buck’s criminal behavior for the sake of campaign funds.
A Cascade of Revelations
What followed was a masterclass in cross-examination. Shapiro presented document after document, recording after recording, each one more damaging than the last.
He played audio clips of Schiff repeatedly claiming to possess “direct evidence” of Russian collusion—claims that were later disproven by the Mueller Report. He displayed transcripts, emails, and text messages showing Schiff’s staff coaching the Ukraine whistleblower, orchestrating the very complaint that led to President Trump’s impeachment, and then lying about their involvement.
Shapiro’s revelations didn’t stop there. He exposed a pattern of accepting foreign money, notably from Chinese businessmen funneled through Ed Buck’s organizations, and Ukrainian oligarchs connected to Burisma Holdings—the very company at the center of the Trump impeachment saga. Each major donation, Shapiro demonstrated, coincided suspiciously with congressional actions benefiting the donors.
National Security Breaches and Blackmail
Perhaps most disturbing were the allegations of leaking classified information. Shapiro presented phone records and timelines showing Schiff contacting reporters within hours of attending classified briefings, resulting in media stories that compromised national security and, according to a counterintelligence assessment, led directly to the deaths of three American assets.
Shapiro then revealed that Schiff had used his position to compile “dossiers” on fellow lawmakers, journalists, and even his own Democratic colleagues. Emails and transcripts showed Schiff leveraging damaging information to blackmail members of Congress and manipulate legislative outcomes.
One particularly harrowing example involved a freshman congressman whose personal secrets were weaponized, leading to a suicide attempt after an affair was leaked to the press. “That’s not politics,” Shapiro said solemnly. “That’s evil.”
Hollywood Ties and Criminal Allegations
The hearing took an even darker turn as Shapiro delved into Schiff’s connections with Hollywood figures later arrested for crimes involving minors. Photos, timelines, and FBI interviews suggested that every investigation into these donors was complicated by leaks—traced back to Schiff’s committee briefings.
Shapiro presented evidence from an FBI interview with a victim who recalled Schiff’s presence at a party where minors were allegedly drugged and abused. “Would you like to explain what you were doing at parties where children were being drugged?” Shapiro asked, as the room fell silent.
The Standard Hotel Incident
The most explosive moment came when Shapiro referenced a 2018 fundraiser at the Standard Hotel in West Hollywood. He produced a Los Angeles Police Department incident report, crime scene photos, and witness testimony linking Schiff to the scene of a young journalist’s mysterious death. Security footage showed Schiff in the hallway near the victim’s room, and subsequent phone records and bank transfers suggested frantic efforts to cover up the incident.
A partial audio recording recovered from the victim’s laptop captured Schiff discussing “shipments from Beijing” and instructing staff to “keep the media away.” The FBI, Shapiro revealed, considered Schiff a suspect in an ongoing murder investigation.
Operation Clean Sweep: The Endgame
With the hearing room in chaos, Shapiro dropped his final bombshell: Schiff had been under federal investigation for two years as part of “Operation Clean Sweep,” a joint FBI-DOJ task force targeting congressional corruption. As Shapiro spoke, news broke that FBI agents were executing search warrants at Schiff’s offices, home, and campaign headquarters, freezing his financial accounts and detaining his staff.
A partial list of charges included conspiracy to commit espionage, wire fraud, campaign finance violations, obstruction of justice, lying to federal investigators, and accessory to murder.
Washington in Meltdown
The fallout was immediate and catastrophic. Democratic committee members physically distanced themselves from Schiff, publicly calling for his resignation and a full ethics investigation. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer issued statements condemning Schiff and pledging cooperation with law enforcement.
By evening, the hashtag #SchiffForPrison was trending with over 50 million mentions. Video clips of Shapiro’s systematic takedown dominated social media, racking up hundreds of millions of views.
Major news networks scrambled to distance themselves, with CNN and MSNBC anchors issuing public apologies for having trusted Schiff’s narratives. Fox News ran wall-to-wall coverage under banners proclaiming “Schiff’s House of Lies Collapses.”
A Nation Reacts
In Schiff’s Burbank district, constituents gathered for impromptu rallies, expressing outrage and betrayal. A recall petition quickly surpassed the threshold for a special election.
Legal experts predicted Schiff faced over 400 years in prison if convicted on all counts. The grand jury indictment, unsealed the following day, ran to 147 pages and listed dozens of criminal charges.
Ben Shapiro’s Final Word
That night, Ben Shapiro returned to his Daily Wire studio and delivered a monologue that resonated across the political spectrum:
“Today wasn’t a victory for conservatives or Republicans. Today was a victory for truth. For too long, our political system has been corrupted by lies, by foreign influence, by blackmail and extortion. Adam Schiff embodied all of that corruption. But he’s not unique. He’s symptomatic of a deeper disease in our government. The question now is, will we use this moment to clean house across the board, regardless of party, or will we simply replace one set of corrupt politicians with another? I choose to believe we can do better, that facts, not feelings, can guide our democracy. Adam Schiff thought he was untouchable. He was wrong. In America, eventually, truth wins.”
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A New Era Begins
As Adam Schiff sat in a federal holding cell, watching his former allies denounce him on national television, the message was clear: No one is above the law. The age of unchecked political corruption was ending. The age of accountability had begun.
And it all started with one calm voice, a red folder, and the simple, devastating question: “Shall we discuss your coordination with Ed Buck?”
