Friday, January 31, 2025

Republicansand January 31, 2025 Good morning, Welcome to the news for independent thinkers ​ Leading the News . . . ​ Washington Crash Renews Concerns About Air Safety Lapses . . . Multiple layers of the country's aviation safety apparatus failed. The helicopter flew outside its approved flight path. The American Airlines pilots most likely did not see the helicopter close by as they made a turn toward the runway. And the air traffic controller, who was juggling two jobs at the same time, was unable to keep the helicopter and the plane separated. New York Times​ ​ ​Trump blames Democrats, DEI for disaster​ ​ Control tower at National Airport understaffed before deadly collision . . . The air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport was understaffed on Wednesday evening when a passenger plane and a military helicopter collided in midair, according to a government report about the circumstances surrounding the disaster that killed 67 people and sparked renewed debate around the airport's crowded airspace. According to the report, described to The Washington Post, two people were handling the jobs of four among other colleagues inside National's control tower at the time of the collision. Washington Post​ ​ ​Teen figure skaters and their coaches, group of hunters and students among victims of air crash​ ​ Another plane almost crashed into a helicopter near Reagan airport, day before collision . . . Another plane heading to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport almost crashed into a helicopter on Tuesday night, the night before an American Airlines flight collided with a military helicopter and plunged into the Potomac River. Republic Airways Flight 4514 was forced to abort its first landing attempt at the airport on Tuesday after Air Traffic Control warned that a helicopter was in its vicinity. The Embraer E-175 executed a go-around maneuver, and safely landed a few minutes later, CNN reported. Just the News​ Politics Anti-Trump FBI agent responsible for opening Jack Smith elector case against president: whistleblower . . . A previously identified anti-Trump FBI agent allegedly broke protocol and played a critical role in opening and advancing the bureau's original investigation related to the 2020 election, tying President Donald Trump to the probe without sufficient predication, whistleblower disclosures obtained by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, revealed. GOP senators say the documents prove the genesis of the federal election interference case brought against Trump began at the hands of FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Timothy Thibault. Fox News​ ​ More evidence of the vast left-wing conspiracy to get Trump. ​ Gabbard in danger after views on Snowden rankle GOP senators . . . Republican senators pressed Gabbard to declare Snowden a "traitor" and to acknowledge that he "harmed" U.S. national security, but Gabbard refused to do so, raising alarm among Republican who will be voting on her nomination in the weeks ahead. "People are holding their cards pretty close to the vest but that nomination is in trouble," said one Republican senator, who requested anonymity to comment candidly on Gabbard's chances of getting through the Senate. The Hill​ ​ Rebekah Koffler's "Censored but not Silenced" Podcast: Why Tulsi Gabbard is the Right Choice for DNI ​ ​ ​RFK Jr survives heated hearings ahead of crucial confirmation votes​ ​ Senate Committees Waging War On RFK Jr. Knee Deep In Big Pharma, Food Industry Cash . . . Senators aiming critical questions at Kennedy this week found their contributions from the health care industry and their personal investments in the pharmaceutical industry and companies that make highly processed food being spotlighted on X to millions of views. The dynamic has pitted Kennedy's legion of online supporters against senators critical of Kennedy's skepticism of vaccines. Daily Caller​ ​ 'An Abject Lie, And You Know It': Patel Fires Back At Adam Schiff Over Allegations About J6, Mar-A-Lago . . . Schiff accused Patel of being unfit to be FBI director due to his promotion of a March 2023 song recorded by the "J6 Prison Choir" titled "Justice for All," which consisted of defendants convicted for their involvement in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Patel said he had no knowledge about the defendants' backgrounds and said he had instead "promoted the hell out of" assisting families in need. Daily Caller​ ​ ​ 8 Takeaways From Kash Patel's FBI Confirmation Hearing​ ​ The DNC's outgoing chair says Democrats should have stuck with Joe Biden in 2024 . . . As the Democratic National Committee prepares to elect a new chair, its departing leader says Democrats should have stuck with Joe Biden in the 2024 race. Jaime Harrison reflected on why his party lost to Donald Trump and what might have happened had then-Vice President Kamala Harris had more time to campaign after Biden ended his reelection bid following a disastrous debate performance. Associated Press​ ​ Trump wields pen to stop feds' 'jawboning' of social media platforms . . . Among a flurry of activity on his first day back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed the Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship Executive Order. The executive order aims to "secure the right of the American people to engage in constitutionally protected speech" and "ensure that no Federal Government officer, employee, or agent engages in or facilitates any conduct that would unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen." Washington Examiner​ Culture 2 US Service Academies End Minor in Diversity and Inclusion . . . West Point Military Academy and the Air Force Academy have both ended their "Diversity and Inclusion Studies" minors. As late as Jan. 8, West Point, based in New York, offered its diversity, equity, and inclusion minor, while as of Jan. 9 the Air Force Academy, based in Colorado, still offered its DEI minor, according to internet archives. Currently, a minor in "Diversity and Inclusion Studies" is no longer listed on either service academy's website. Daily Signal​ ​ Looks like they'll have to get an education instead. ​ Trump order pledges to prosecute teachers, admins for 'facilitating' gender confusion in kids . . . The White House broadened its all-out assault on gender ideology Wednesday night by threatening prosecution of teachers and schools for "unlawfully facilitating the social transition of a minor student" to identify and be treated as the opposite sex, part of a broader executive order on "ending radical indoctrination in K-12 schools." Just the News​ National Security Trump tells senior FBI ranks to resign or be fired . . . The Trump administration has told top officials at the FBI to resign or lose their jobs, Fox News has learned. The exact number has not been disclosed, but the ultimatum was allegedly given to senior employees promoted under former director, Christopher A. Wray. Trump's administration took these steps as his nominee to lead the bureau, Kash Patel, said he would not begin his tenure with retribution or focus on past transgressions. Fox News​ ​ Rubio on buying Greenland: 'This is not a joke' . . . Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during an interview that President Trump's wish to acquire the Arctic island Greenland is serious and rooted in national security concerns for both the rest of the world and the U.S. amid China's interest in the region. "But this is not a joke, like what he's saying is pretty accurate. People have been talking about it for years. This is not about acquiring land for the purpose of acquiring land. This is in our national interest, and it needs to be solved," Rubio said. The Hill​ International Hamas Turns Hostage Releases Into a Humiliating Spectacle for Israel . . . Hamas wants to send the world the message that it is still in charge in the Gaza Strip. Its method: turning the release of hostages into a spectacle that Israel is powerless to stop. The pattern began about two weeks ago. Crowds of jeering men crowded around the Hamas trucks carrying the Israeli hostages. When the women got out, they ran to Red Cross officials waiting in nearby vehicles to take them home. Wall Street Journal Money Trump warns Canada and Mexico tariffs are coming on Saturday . . . President Trump on Thursday said he plans to follow through on Saturday on his threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada. "We'll be announcing the tariffs on Canada and Mexico for a number of reasons," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. He cited the influx of migrants at the southern border, the flow of fentanyl into the United States and the trade deficit the U.S. has with its neighbors. The Hill​ ​ Canadians and Mexicans look so weak negotiating under threat. But if they move to fix the border, it's good for the US. You should also know Nirvana reunite at FireAid as music's biggest acts raise money for LA wildfire relief . . . Pop stars, first responders, rock stars and those who've lost everything in the devastating LA-area wildfires came together for FireAid, a massive benefit concert Thursday that combined spectacular performances with moving storytelling from survivors and reminders of the destruction. In a night full of surprises, a reunion of Nirvana — fronted by St. Vincent, Kim Gordon and Joan Jett in the place of the late Kurt Cobain — tops the list. They launched into "Breed," "School" and "Territorial Pissings" respectively, inspired and unexpected choices. Associated Press​ Guilty Pleasures WH Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: Doctors who work in "actual hospitals" show up for work . . . White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has earned a new nickname from her fanbase after a heated exchange with Good Morning America host Michael Strahan. Leavitt caught Strahan off guard during an interview on Wednesday as she defended President Donald Trump's efforts to force federal government workers back into their offices in Washington, DC. 'Is there any concern that we risk losing people with years of experience like doctors and let's say, scientists?' he asked. Leavitt shot back: 'Well most doctors who work in actual hospitals and medical institutions have to show up in the office.' Daily Mail ​ She's earning the nickname "grim reaper" for taking souls in the MSM ​ ​ ​ Help CTTN reach more people by forwarding it to your family and friends! Click below to write your message and share the signup link by email. ​ Or, you can share it on social media. ​​​​ Got this from a friend? Subscribe here and get Cut to the News sent to your Inbox every morning. ​ Have a great day! ​ Follow us ​​​​ 2302 Gallows Road #625, Dunn Loring, VA 22027 Unsubscribe · Preferences​ ​