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🚨 FBI Informants Linked to Jan. 6 Riots
A DOJ watchdog report unveiled the presence of 26 FBI informants during the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, many of whom engaged in unlawful activities. Despite the FBI’s denials of orchestrating the events, the report confirms 13 informants entered restricted zones, with four breaching the Capitol.

👨‍⚖️ Biden Commutes Sentence of ‘Kids-for-Cash’ Judge
President Biden has commuted the sentence of Michael Conahan, a former Pennsylvania judge convicted in the infamous "Kids-for-Cash" scandal. Conahan admitted to receiving $2.8 million in kickbacks for sentencing minors to for-profit detention facilities. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro called the clemency "absolutely wrong."

📱 TikTok Faces US Shutdown Following Court Ruling
A federal court upheld a law mandating TikTok’s US operations be sold to an American company by January 19, 2025, or face a nationwide ban. TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, has been accused of sharing American user data with the Chinese government, heightening national security concerns.

🔫 Biden Pushes Israel to Back Palestinian Security Forces
The Biden administration is urging Israel to support US military aid to Palestinian Authority forces. These forces recently launched an operation targeting Iran-linked militant groups, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, in the Jenin refugee camp, amid fears of an Islamist uprising against the Palestinian Authority.

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👍 Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) believes Pete Hegseth will be confirmed as defense secretary.

🛩️ Mystery drones continued to be sighted throughout the northeast, including above all five boroughs of New York City, water facilities, nuclear power plants, and airports

💰 Bashar al-Assad airlifted nearly two tons of cash worth $250M to Russia in 2018 and 2019, per documents obtained by the FT

📱 Apple is preparing an extra-thin iPhone along with a foldable phone and laptop in an effort to boost slowing device sales growth

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Why are drones flying over New Jersey?

Unidentified drones sighted across New Jersey have captured public attention, with reports flooding social media and videos going viral on X. Some witnesses claim the drones are as large as cars, sparking widespread speculation about their origins and purpose.

🎯 Key Details:

• Bipartisan Confusion: Prominent figures like former Govs. Larry Hogan (R-MD) and Chris Christie (R-NJ) have claimed to see the drones. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) called for “transparency” from the Biden administration regarding the matter.

• Government Response: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FBI issued a joint statement assuring the public that the drones do not pose a national security or public safety threat. However, their statement provided no concrete explanation for the drones, fueling further speculation.

• Theories Abound:

  • Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) speculated an Iranian “mothership” could be responsible.

  • Joe Rogan highlighted claims from a TikTok video suggesting the drones might be part of a federal search for a lost Ukrainian nuke — though no evidence supports this.

  • Novelist Walter Kirn cited a “good source” claiming the drones are hunting for a serious weapon.

🛑 President-elect Trump’s Take:
Trump jokingly suggested the drones could be delivering McDonald’s to Chris Christie but demanded answers from the government. He even hinted Americans should “shoot them down” if officials continue withholding information.

📌 Broader Concerns:
The drone sightings underscore the rapid rise of drone technology and growing mistrust in official institutions.

• Regulatory Gaps: DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas called for expanded powers to counter rogue drones. Sen. Klobuchar echoed this, suggesting more regulations are necessary.

• Public Distrust: The Biden administration’s vague response has only intensified skepticism. Senator-elect Andy Kim labeled the government’s statements “unhelpful,” pointing to a cycle of mistrust between officials and the public.

💬 Discussion:
With theories ranging from espionage to lost weapons, the mysterious drones highlight the challenges posed by advanced technology and eroding trust in leadership. What do you think is behind the New Jersey drone saga? Reply to this email with your thoughts!

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FBI Accused of Spying on Trump’s Pick Kash Patel!

A new bombshell report from the Department of Justice Inspector General reveals that the FBI spied on Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s likely pick for FBI director, during both the Trump and Biden administrations. Patel, who has vowed to reform the FBI and hold corrupt officials accountable, unknowingly became a target of surveillance while investigating the bureau’s misconduct.

🎯 Key Revelations:

• Unjust Surveillance: The FBI secretly subpoenaed Patel’s personal phone and email records in late 2017 while he was leading a House Intelligence Committee probe into the FBI’s use of false opposition research from Hillary Clinton to surveil a Trump campaign aide.

• Whistleblower Concerns: The IG report notes that this unprecedented surveillance created a chilling effect, discouraging whistleblowers from coming forward.

• Gag Orders: Google and Apple were compelled to hand over Patel’s data without his knowledge, as the FBI obtained court orders barring the companies from notifying him.

💥 FBI Misconduct:
The report exposes how Andrew McCabe’s FBI, with help from career prosecutors at the DOJ, monitored congressional staffers for up to five years under the guise of investigating leaks about the Trump-Russia “collusion” case.

• Patel discovered the intrusion only in 2022, when Google informed him about the subpoena.

• Patel accused McCabe’s FBI of using opposition research from Democrats as the basis for obtaining FISA warrants against Trump aides, calling it an abuse of power.

🛑 Leadership Shake-Up:
Current FBI Director Christopher Wray, who continued approving the surveillance, announced his resignation after the report’s release. This clears the path for Patel to take over as director under the Trump administration.

🔗 Patel’s Pledge:
Patel has promised to “clean house” at the FBI, ensuring accountability for those who abused their power during the Russiagate investigation. He is backed by President-elect Trump and Republican allies, who see him as the right leader to restore trust in the agency.

📌 What’s Next?

• Inspector General Michael Horowitz’s findings have intensified calls for accountability.

• Jason Foster, a former Senate investigator, slammed McCabe’s actions as a “fishing expedition” aimed at covering up FBI corruption.

• Patel has vowed to work with Congress to rebuild the FBI and protect civil liberties.

💬 Discussion:
Do you believe Kash Patel can reform the FBI and hold corrupt officials accountable? What steps should be taken to prevent abuses of power in the future? Reply to this email with your thoughts!