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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/do...-congressional-stock-ban-federal-voter-id.amp

Huh... 198 out of 212 House Democrats voted against banning insider trading. Interesting...

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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/do...-congressional-stock-ban-federal-voter-id.amp

Huh... 198 out of 212 House Democrats voted against banning insider trading. Interesting...

HR 7008 also includes a weak attempt at Voter ID. Probably no need to worry as it will likely die in the Senate.

The fine for insider trading is $2k or 10% of the transaction, that isn't harsh enough IMO. It also lets them keep the current stocks they have and doesn't prohibit trading in a blind trust, pretty weak and mostly for optics.
 
HR 7008 also includes a weak attempt at Voter ID. Probably no need to worry as it will likely die in the Senate.

The fine for insider trading is $2k or 10% of the transaction, that isn't harsh enough IMO. It also lets them keep the current stocks they have and doesn't prohibit trading in a blind trust, pretty weak and mostly for optics.

Indeed. That's much different then "congressional stock ban"

Can't believe I actually got excited about politicians doing something right for once.
 
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/il...ump-demands-75m-public-apology-us-citizenship

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An illegal immigrant serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of a Michigan woman is suing President Donald Trump, alleging he faced humiliation when his case was used as a political talking point, and is demanding $75 million, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship.

Brandon Ortiz-Vite, 27, who was previously deported from the United States, is serving a sentence of 39 to 102 years in prison for killing Ruby Garcia in March 2024.

Garcia's body had several gunshot wounds and was found dumped along a road in Grand Rapids. The pair were in a romantic relationship and were engaged in an argument at the time of the slaying.

In a handwritten complaint filed in federal court, Ortiz-Vite named Trump and White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Steven Cheung as defendants.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the White House.

Ortiz-Vite's case garnered national attention and was highlighted when Trump, who made combating illegal immigration a large part of his campaign, visited Grand Rapids in 2024. During his remarks, Trump labeled Ortiz-Vite as "America's problem."

Brandon Ortiz-Vite, who is currently being held at the Kent County Jail in Grand Rapids, is being charged with murder and other crimes after the body of 25-year-old Ruby Garcia was discovered on U.S. 131 in downtown Grand Rapids and identified by investigators. (Mavi Garcia, Kent County Jail)

He also featured Ortiz-Vite’s mugshot in commercials as an example of the "murderers, rapists , and drug traffickers" who resided illegally in the United States, The Midwesterner reported.

He was mocked by prison staff and other inmates, he said.

"I was put into a category. Who I was as a person no longer mattered! What only mattered was my race," Ortiz-Vite wrote. "My case and immigration status! Once again, it belittled me, shattered my dignity and what I was as a person."

"The shame it brought to my family name is a reality I have to live with now," he added. "I took full responsibility for my actions but for them to use my case for political gain on TV was unjust. Humiliating. When I thought it couldn't get worse, it did. I was center stage in front of a nation, public scrutiny at its finest!"

Ortiz-Vite, who acted as his own attorney, said his case came under intense media coverage, resulting in him living in a "nightmare".

"It all became clear to me when I first met with my court-appointed attorneys. They explained how my case had now gotten blown out of proportion and was now a high-profile case!" he wrote. "The shock in their eyes and the tears from mine were a reaction to my realization that I was living everyone's worst nightmare! To be publicly infamous—a target! To the United States of America, from here everything went downhill. I was now labeled a cold-blooded murderer in the eyes of the people of this nation."

"The anxiety and despair I felt compares to no other," he added.

Matthew Borgula, a criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor, said the lawsuit is unlikely to succeed, citing a range of factors, including presidential immunity.

"Federal law requires courts to screen prisoner suits before anyone is served. This complaint will likely not survive that screening," Borgula told Fox News Digital. "Also, Presidential immunity covers official acts, and campaign statements can fall outside it — but this suit fails for more basic reasons."

Borgula noted that Trump's statements on the Ortiz-Vite's case were "substantially true, and being publicly embarrassed by a politician isn't a constitutional violation. This case should end before it begins."

Tudor Dixon, a former Michigan GOP gubernatorial candidate, called the lawsuit an example of arrogance and entitlement.

"As long as we have Democrats jetting to other countries to coddle criminal illegal aliens over margaritas, this level of arrogance and entitlement from convicted murderers will continue," Dixon told Fox News Digital. "It’s time lawmakers stand with the Ruby Garcias of the world instead of her killer."

After entering the U.S. illegally, Ortiz-Vite remained under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program until his status expired on May 10, 2019, MLive.com reported.

"She would brighten up the room with her beautiful smile and laugh," Mavi Garcia said of her sister, Ruby. "She loved to travel, was dedicated to her work and enjoyed being with her family on her free time." (Mavi Garcia)

He was deported following a 2020 arrest for driving while intoxicated. It was unclear when he re-entered the U.S. illegally.



The complaint didn't cite any legal violations, instead blaming Trump for labeling him as an example of the Biden administration's border policies.

Ortiz-Vite eventually said he "stood tall" and took responsibility for his actions.

"Because I was remorseful for my actions on the 26th, I turned myself in and confessed to the murder of my partner at the time," he wrote. "Knowing the consequences it would bring, I stood tall and was respectful when asked about the actions that took place on the night of March 24th, 2024."

He is seeking $75 million, a public apology, and "naturalization to this beautiful country."

Despite its lack of merit, Borgula, the lawyer, noted that the lawsuit appears to be a window into what it's like to become a talking point in a national campaign.

"While the plaintiff may feel aggrieved, I don't see that a federal court can offer a remedy," he said. "He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Once you've done that, absent overturning the conviction, I don't see a legal avenue for collecting damages on a theory that your conviction was unfair."

Don’t understand why these animals aren’t put down after their murder convictions.

One round is much cheaper than feeding this a**hole for the rest of his life.
 

Senator Says Lincoln Nautilus Production Moving To U.S.​

By Brett Foote
July 23, 2026 8:11 am

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As many are already aware, production of the previous-generation Lincoln Nautilus ended in Canada some time ago, after which production of the current-generation model - which debuted for the 2024 model year - shifted to China. That has recently become a bit of a problem for The Blue Oval amid a push to ban all Chinese connected vehicle hardware and software from the U.S. The software used in the Lincoln Nautilus is developed in the U.S., but it's installed in China, meaning Ford needs government approval to continue selling the luxurious crossover stateside.

As such, in a recent interview with Reuters, U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno stated that Ford has agreed to move Lincoln Nautilus production to the U.S., adding that General Motors will also shift production of the Buick Envision from China to the states for the 2028 model year. This comes after the U.S. ‌Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation that aims to toughen an existing ban on Chinese automakers from entering the U.S. market.



A rear three quarters view of the 2024 Lincoln Nautilus.


Ford has long supported efforts to ban Chinese vehicles from the U.S., so this comes as little surprise, but it's still huge news, regardless. However, it remains to be seen what U.S. plant it might shift Lincoln Nautilus production to, nor what will happen with the Lincoln Corsair, which is set to return to the lineup in 2027. As Ford Authority previously reported, the Corsair was also slated to be built in China and exported to the U.S., though now, that very well may change.

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We've already seen one casualty of this shifting regulation, as Volvo's Polestar brand recently announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security opted to not grant it an authorization under the current Connected Vehicle Rule, meaning that it will be forced to exit that market, though it will continue to sell existing stock of Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 models in the U.S., and offer support as well. Regardless, 94 percent of Polestar's volume has thus far come from outside of the U.S., so that market isn't a huge loss for the Geely-owned company, at least.

https://fordauthority.com/2026/07/s...n-moving-to-u-s/?_aem_9fC7Tu3QQJaL-rQe3mYG3A=
 
https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/do...sent-content-to-social-media-users-for-money/

"INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis woman reportedly forced a 2-year-old to perform sexual acts on her on camera, using the videos to obtain money from men on social media last year.

According to court documents, 19-year-old Haylee Schmidt was charged in Marion County with:

Two counts of rape, each a Level 3 felony
Two counts of child molesting, a Level 3 felony
Two counts of child exploitation, a Level 4 felony
In June 2025, a person reached out to IMPD, claiming that she saw a video of a woman, later identified as Schmidt, reportedly raping a 2-year-old."

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https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/do...sent-content-to-social-media-users-for-money/

"INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis woman reportedly forced a 2-year-old to perform sexual acts on her on camera, using the videos to obtain money from men on social media last year.

According to court documents, 19-year-old Haylee Schmidt was charged in Marion County with:

Two counts of rape, each a Level 3 felony
Two counts of child molesting, a Level 3 felony
Two counts of child exploitation, a Level 4 felony
In June 2025, a person reached out to IMPD, claiming that she saw a video of a woman, later identified as Schmidt, reportedly raping a 2-year-old."

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Just like Modoc said above. Take care of the problem permanently and effectively.