Congress Targets Wikipedia Over Explosive Anti-Israel Bias

October 22, 2025

The Wikimedia Foundation, which oversees Wikipedia, is under scrutiny after failing to comply with a House Oversight Committee document request tied to allegations of anti-Israel bias and politically coordinated editing. The committee, chaired by Rep. Nancy Mace (R‑SC), requested documents by September 10, but the Foundation has yet to fully respond.

According to Jewish News Syndicate, committee staff confirmed the Foundation remains in contact but has not provided the necessary records. The request, submitted August 27, seeks information on editing by state actors or academic institutions, especially concerning Israel, and details about Wikipedia’s internal editing policies.

Wikipedia’s editorial community reacted with hostility when the investigation began. One editor made personal attacks against Rep. Mace that were later scrubbed from public records. Similar smear campaigns targeted Acting U.S. Attorney Ed Martin and Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger, both of whom raised concerns over the site’s political slant. Sanger, who has openly criticized Wikipedia’s leftward drift, had a reform proposal censored by editors, who claimed it constituted “harassment.”

Sanger’s nine-point reform plan, shared during a viral interview on Tucker Carlson’s Uncensored, accused Wikipedia of purging conservative media, including Breitbart News. That interview prompted Sen. Ted Cruz (R‑TX) to send a formal inquiry to the Foundation demanding transparency over Wikipedia’s blacklist of conservative sources. Cruz’s office requested a response by October 17.

Further tensions have emerged during internal elections for Wikipedia’s Board of Trustees. Two candidates were disqualified without explanation—one for alleged transparency advocacy, the other for anti-Israel posts—sparking accusations of political interference.

Wikipedia’s editorial bias recently intensified with a decision to accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, promoting the claim on its front page. Editors also debated blacklisting CBS News after the outlet named pro-Israel journalist Bari Weiss as its new head.

Jen Psaki Attacks JD Vance, White House Fires Back Hard

October 22, 2025

The White House is firing back at former Biden press secretary Jen Psaki after she implied that Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, needs to be “rescued” from her husband. Psaki’s comments, made during a left-wing podcast appearance, are drawing sharp criticism from conservatives—and even current Biden staffers.

Speaking on the I’ve Had It podcast, Psaki referred to Vance as a “little Manchurian candidate” and mocked Usha Vance with a sarcastic plea: “Are you okay? Please blink four times. We’ll… come over here, we’ll save you.” The statement was met with laughter by the show’s hosts but immediate backlash from across the political spectrum.

White House communications director Steven Cheung responded forcefully, accusing Psaki of projecting her “own personal issues onto others.” Cheung continued, calling Psaki a “dumbass” who “has no comprehension of the truth” and referenced her infamous “circle back” phrase from her time at the podium. “Circle back on that, moron,” he wrote.

Critics also noted the tone-deaf nature of Psaki’s comments while Usha Vance was in Israel with her husband, helping secure terms of the Gaza Peace Deal. “Absolutely disgusting comments,” said Jack Posobiec of Human Events.

Podcast host Tim Pool labeled Psaki’s behavior as part of a political “cult,” noting a pattern of demonization from the left. “They called Trump Hitler, then DeSantis worse, now JD Vance. It’s a cult,” he wrote.

Psaki’s remarks are fueling calls for accountability, with many conservatives saying it’s another example of elite liberals attacking the families of America First leaders.

Speaker Mike Johnson Exposes Democrats’ Shutdown Scheme

October 22, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R‑LA) is rejecting a Democrat-backed counterproposal to avoid a government shutdown, calling it “dirty” and packed with partisan demands. As negotiations intensify, Johnson is holding firm on a clean continuing resolution (CR) that maintains current spending levels without unrelated add-ons.

Johnson accused Democrats of trying to leverage the shutdown to force through left-wing priorities unrelated to basic government funding. The Democrat proposal reportedly includes increased spending for climate programs, expanded immigration benefits, and protections for controversial DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) initiatives embedded in federal agencies.

The Speaker stated that Republicans are offering a straightforward solution to keep the government open: a CR that continues existing funding levels while negotiations on long-term appropriations continue. “We have extended a clean resolution in good faith. It’s the Democrats who are playing politics and risking American livelihoods in the process,” Johnson said.

Democrats, led by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D‑NY), are pushing for add-ons they claim reflect “national priorities,” but Republicans argue the provisions would escalate inflation, embolden illegal immigration, and impose radical policies on federal institutions.

Republicans emphasize that essential services like military pay and veterans benefits are being used as bargaining chips in a political game. Johnson’s position has earned praise from fiscal conservatives who say the GOP must not fold under pressure to approve bloated, progressive wish lists tied to basic government funding.

With the shutdown deadline approaching, Republicans are highlighting their willingness to negotiate—once Democrats agree to decouple partisan policy from core funding. Polling suggests the public is split, but Johnson appears determined to hold the line.

Ukraine’s Sea Baby Drone Just Changed the Game, AI

October 22, 2025

Ukraine has introduced a new AI-equipped sea drone, “Sea Baby,” capable of targeting Russian assets anywhere in the Black Sea. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) revealed the upgraded drone during a secure demonstration, boasting an extended range of 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) and a payload capacity of 2,000 kilograms (about 4,400 pounds).

The Sea Baby is a significant advancement in unmanned naval warfare, with features including AI-assisted friend-or-foe targeting, the ability to deploy aerial drones, and a multilayered self-destruct system to prevent capture. Some variants of the drone now include rocket launchers and stabilized machine-gun turrets.

According to Brig. Gen. Ivan Lukashevych, the Sea Baby program has reshaped the naval conflict in the region. Ukraine has successfully used these drones to strike 11 Russian naval vessels, including frigates and missile carriers, pushing the Russian Navy to relocate from Sevastopol in Crimea to Novorossiysk.

Ukrainian sea drones have also played a central role in attacks on the Crimean Bridge, targeting critical infrastructure and limiting Russia’s military logistics. The Sea Baby is remotely operated from mobile command vans, and its crews are trained for precision and cohesion.

The program is coordinated with Ukraine’s political and military leadership and partially funded through public donations. Lukashevych emphasized that the evolution from one-time-use strike boats to multipurpose, reusable drones represents a major leap in asymmetric warfare. “We can show Ukrainians the most effective use of the money they have donated to us,” he said.

Katherine Clark Admits Shutdown Pain Is Political Leverage

October 22, 2025

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Rep. Katherine Clark (D‑CT), the second-highest ranking Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, admitted on Thursday that the ongoing government shutdown—and the resulting hardship for American families—is being used as political leverage by Democrats. Speaking to Fox News, Clark said, “Shutdowns are terrible… but it is one of the few leverage times we have.”

Clark’s comments confirm what Republicans have been warning: that Democrats are deliberately prolonging the shutdown to extract political concessions, even while families across the country struggle. She acknowledged that the shutdown coincides with a looming healthcare crisis as Americans receive premium notices ahead of the Obamacare marketplace’s November 1st enrollment period. “People are receiving their premium notices… and say, ‘I can’t afford this.’ That is a real crisis,” she said.

Despite this acknowledgment, Clark and other Democrat leaders are refusing to reopen the government, even though House Republicans and President Donald Trump have offered a clean continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government at current levels. The CR contains no additional spending or cuts and would allow lawmakers to address healthcare and other critical issues without delay.

The refusal to sign the CR signals that Democrats are prioritizing political leverage over immediate relief for working families. The move is drawing sharp criticism, especially given Clark’s admission that Democrats see shutdowns as “inflection points” for negotiating power rather than emergencies to avoid.

Polls show the shutdown has had minimal impact on President Trump’s support. Republicans argue that Democrats are miscalculating, and say the delay only helps the administration cut bloated programs and unaccountable bureaucracy.

Spotify Blasted Over ICE Recruitment Ads, Artists Revolt

October 22, 2025

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Spotify is defending its decision to host U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruitment ads amid backlash from left-wing musicians and record labels. The streaming giant stated this week that the ads do not violate its policies, even as artists demand their music be removed from the platform in protest.

The outcry began after ads encouraging users to “join the mission to protect America” by becoming ICE agents began appearing for free-tier listeners. Some ads reportedly targeted law enforcement, warning, “In sanctuary cities, you’re ordered to stand down while dangerous illegals walk free.”

Independent music label Epitaph Records publicly condemned the ads, urging Spotify to “remove these ads immediately.” The band Thursday also joined the protest, calling for all ICE-related ads to be scrubbed from the platform and encouraging “collective action” to pressure Spotify.

Artists such as Massive Attack, Sylvan Esso, and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have also voiced outrage, pointing to both the ICE ads and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in Helsing, an artificial intelligence company with military ties.

Spotify responded by stating that the ICE ads are part of a broader U.S. government recruitment campaign spanning multiple media channels. A spokesperson told the Independent that the ads comply with Spotify’s guidelines and that users who dislike them can opt out by using the thumbs-down feature, which reduces or removes similar content from their personal ad feed.

The platform’s stance has ignited a new wave of tension between tech companies and left-wing activists who demand total ideological alignment with their causes.

State May Kill Religious Tax Exemptions

October 22, 2025

Wisconsin is weighing the possibility of ending the religious tax exemption rather than granting an exemption to a Catholic organization.

Earlier this year, the Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that Wisconsin imposed a “denominational preference by differentiating between religions based on theological lines,” as explained by Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

According to the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, Wisconsin officials are attempting to avoid the ruling by “attacking the religious exemption itself,” the legal group explained. “The attorney general recently asked the state’s high court to consider axing the exemption entirely—undermining a key religious exemption relied on by faith-based organizations across Wisconsin.”

Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a brief before the state’s supreme court, claiming the U.S. Supreme Court “did not prescribe a particular remedy.”

“Discrimination is cured by restoring equal treatment, which can be accomplished here in one of two ways: either by expanding the statutory exemption to groups like Catholic Charities or else by eliminating it altogether,” Kaul wrote, adding, “By striking the exemption, this Court can avoid collateral damage to Wisconsin workers while still curing the discrimination the U.S. Supreme Court identified. It should so hold, thereby bringing this long-running case to a close.”

The Becket Fund argued in a filing that the issue should have been addressed “well before reversal and remand by the United States Supreme Court. It should have made those arguments in a timely fashion so that this Court and the United States Supreme Court had an opportunity to evaluate them.”

The case, Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor Review Commission et al., centered on whether Catholic Charities should be exempt from paying into the state’s unemployment insurance program due to its religious nature.”

DNC Bails Out Harris Campaign Debt

October 22, 2025

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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) paid $1.6 million last month to cover debt from Kamala Harris’s failed 2024 presidential campaign.

According to filings from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the Harris campaign spent $1.49 million on media production and consulting, $106,312 on data services, and $21,762 to rent space in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as reported by the New York Post.

The payouts amount to a total of $20 million since Election Day.

The DNC also covered $20 million in debt following former President Barack Obama’s 2012 campaign.

In August, the New York Post reported that the DNC made a “handshake deal” with Harris, agreeing to pay off an estimated $20.5 million in debt.

Following the 2024 Presidential Election, Lindy Li, a prominent Democrat megadonor and former member of the DNC finance committee, accused the campaign of failing to account for a substantial amount of cash that allegedly disappeared within weeks, leaving donors and supporters demanding answers. She called for a formal investigation into where the money went, claiming that individuals close to the Harris campaign may have personally benefited.

In the weeks following the election, the Harris campaign continued to send fundraising emails, urging supporters to contribute to the “Harris Fight Fund,” citing the need to “fight back and hold [Trump] accountable.” The emails went on to state, “With Trump nominating MAGA loyalists left and right, there is nothing more important than making sure we can fight back and hold him accountable. That’s why we need you to step up today. Yes, today.”

Bipartisan Leaders Launch Term Limit Fight

October 22, 2025

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) and Democrat Rep. David Trone (MD) have launched a bipartisan effort calling for congressional term limits.

In an op-ed for The New York Times, DeSantis and Trone argued that the halls of Congress “shouldn’t be a retirement home.” The two leaders are the co-chairs of a campaign organized by U.S. Term Limits.

The leaders wrote in the opinion piece that while some argue that “congressional elections already serve as de facto term limits — that if voters want to send their senators and representatives home, they can just vote them out,” they noted that “the reality is that incumbents today build up overwhelming advantages, making them extremely difficult to defeat.”

“If term limits are good for the presidency, why not for Congress? After all, members of Congress wield enormous influence over our lives,” they added. “They write our federal laws, control our tax dollars and provide oversight of the executive branch. The concentration of power among career politicians fuels partisanship by empowering lobbyists who profit off longstanding relationships, and deepens public cynicism about government.”

They further suggested that either Congress or states can take action, be it through the creation of a constitutional amendment or through calling a constitutional convention.

In January, Republicans introduced joint legislation that proposes a constitutional amendment for congressional term limits. Under the amendment, U.S. senators would be limited to two six-year terms, while members of the House of Representatives would be limited to three two-year terms. The amendment would take effect “within seven years after the date of its submission by the Congress.”

Pentagon Unveils Next-Generation Press Team

October 22, 2025

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The Department of War announced the next generation Pentagon press corps., allowing reporters from conservative outlets and independent reporters to participate in media access.

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement that the DOW is “excited to announce over 60 journalists, representing a broad spectrum of new media outlets and independent journalists, have signed the Pentagon’s media access policy and will be joining the new Pentagon press corps. Twenty-six journalists across 18 outlets were among the former Pentagon press corps who chose to sign the DOW media access policy.”

He explained that new media outlets and independent journalists “have created the formula to circumvent the lies of the mainstream media and get real news directly to the American people.”

“Their reach and impact collectively are far more effective and balanced than the self-righteous media who chose to self-deport from the Pentagon,” he said. “Americans have largely abandoned digesting their news through the lens of activists who masquerade as journalists in the mainstream media. We look forward to beginning a fresh relationship with members of the new Pentagon press corps.”

According to The Washington Post, those involved in the press policy include Lindell TV, The Gateway Pundit, The Post Millennial, Human Events, and the National Pulse, among others.

Today, the Department of War is announcing the next generation of the Pentagon press corps.

We are excited to announce over 60 journalists, representing a broad spectrum of new media outlets and independent journalists, have signed the Pentagon’s media access policy and will be…
— Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellASW) October 22, 2025

The announcement comes as several press organizations refused to sign a new Pentagon policy regulating access to certain areas.

“Pentagon access is a privilege, not a right,” Hegseth said of the new policy. “Press no longer roams free. Press must wear visible badge. Credentialed press no longer permitted to solicit criminal acts. DONE. Pentagon now has same rules as every U.S military installation.”