House Passes It 285 - 98 - Devastated Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Can't Believe It
Washington D.C. — In a strong display of America First leadership, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives just passed the No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act (H.R. 260), a bill designed to stop international governments and NGOs from funneling money to the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
Tennessee Republican Rep. Tim Burchett, the bill’s sponsor, made the case crystal clear on the House floor. He revealed that Afghans who oppose Taliban rule have told him that nearly all cash aid sent to Afghanistan ends up in the hands of the Taliban. Burchett declared:
“Mr. Speaker, they will hate us for free. We do not need to give them hard-earned American tax dollars.”
The legislation directs the Secretary of State to develop a strategy within 180 days to deter foreign governments and organizations from assisting the Taliban — especially those that receive U.S. foreign aid. It also requires reports to Congress on aid flowing to Afghanistan and emphasizes supporting Afghan women and former U.S. military partners.
The bill passed by voice vote with no objections, showing strong bipartisan agreement on the core principle: American taxpayer dollars should never fund terrorists.
This is exactly the kind of decisive, common-sense action President Donald J. Trump has demanded. For years, the radical left allowed billions in aid to flow into Afghanistan with little oversight, much of it ending up strengthening the Taliban. President Trump is putting an end to that madness. No more American money supporting regimes that hate us, oppress women, and threaten global security.
While one Democrat, Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.), acknowledged the bill’s bipartisan support, he still tried to criticize the Trump administration for lack of clarity on Afghanistan. But the American people know the truth: under President Trump, America is projecting strength, securing our interests, and refusing to waste taxpayer dollars on failed nation-building or indirect support for terrorists.
This victory in the House comes as Republicans continue to deliver on their promises. Just days ago, the House also passed a major bipartisan housing bill — the Housing for the 21st Century Act — to increase the supply of affordable homes by cutting red tape, streamlining NEPA reviews, encouraging denser development, and boosting manufactured housing.
These two bills show the clear difference between the parties. Republicans are focused on stopping funding for terrorists, protecting taxpayers, securing our nation, and solving real problems like the housing shortage. Radical Democrats, on the other hand, continue to push policies that weaken America, reward failure, and prioritize foreign interests over our own citizens.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leadership deserve credit for moving these important measures forward. The No Tax Dollars for Terrorists Act now heads to the Senate, where it should receive swift approval. The American people are tired of seeing their hard-earned money funneled to regimes that celebrate attacks on U.S. interests.
Under President Trump’s leadership, America is rejecting the failed policies of the past. No more blank checks to terrorists. No more open borders. No more sacrificing American strength for globalist fantasies. The Republican Party is delivering the strong, principled governance voters demanded in 2024.
The radical left is reeling. Their attempts to tie President Trump’s hands on national security and foreign policy are failing. The American people see the results: a stronger, safer, more prosperous nation that puts America First.
More victories like this are coming. The America First agenda is winning, and the radical Democrat Party continues its long decline.
Reagan-Appointed Judge Resigns So He Can Attack Trump - the phdailynews.org
In a significant shift within the American legal landscape, Senior U.S. District Judge Mark L. Wolf has announced his resignation from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. A veteran jurist originally appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985, Wolf’s departure is specifically intended to liberate him from the ethical constraints of the bench. By stepping down, he seeks to speak candidly about what he characterizes as an unprecedented ‘assault on the rule of law’ and persistent threats to judicial independence under the current administration.
Having entered the Department of Justice in 1974 during the shadow of the Watergate scandal, he cited former Attorney General Edward Levi as a primary influence on his view of nonpartisan justice. Wolf accused the current administration of weaponizing the legal system to pursue political enemies while shielding allies, stating that continued silence on these matters had become ‘intolerable’ after four decades of service.
The White House responded to the resignation with sharp criticism. Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson dismissed Wolf’s concerns, labeling him and other like-minded jurists as ‘radical judges’ who prioritize personal political agendas over impartial legal application.
Jackson argued that the administration’s track record, including over 20 victories in the Supreme Court, validates its legal strategies. She further suggested that any judge wishing to engage in political discourse should follow Wolf’s lead and vacate their seat.
This judicial friction occurs against a backdrop of intense political maneuvering as the Republican National Committee (RNC) prepares for the 2026 midterm elections. Under the leadership of Joe Gruters, the RNC has secured a massive fundraising advantage, potentially entering the election cycle with hundreds of millions of dollars in resources. As tensions mount between the executive branch and members of the judiciary, the move by Wolf highlights a deepening divide over the boundaries of judicial conduct and institutional integrity in an increasingly polarized era.
Owner Of California ‘Trump House’ Fighting For Life After Brutal Attack - the phdailynews.org
Escondido police responded around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday to reports of an assault in progress near the intersection of East Mission Avenue and Buchanan Street, directly adjacent to Sheron’s heavily decorated home.
When officers arrived, they found the 69-year-old suffering from catastrophic injuries.
Authorities said a utility worker who witnessed the attack stepped in and helped restrain the suspect until police arrived.
Sheron was rushed to a trauma center, where he remained in critical condition in the ICU.
His wife, Maria Garcia, gave a devastating update as the family waits for what appears to be the worst.
She told reporters she does not expect her husband to survive.
Garcia also believes the attack may have been politically motivated, given the history surrounding the home.
“He tried to kill my husband, you know,” Garcia told CBS 8. “It’s terrible. I don’t know what kind of hate… what heart, the black heart.”
The home, known throughout the San Diego area as the “Trump House,” has long been covered in American flags, patriotic decorations and pro-Trump displays.
For years, the property has attracted both supporters and critics.
Garcia suggested the visible patriotic displays may have fueled hostility.
“They don’t like the flags. I don’t know why. I support America. My husband is [a] veteran,” she said.
Police arrested 32-year-old Thomas Caleb Butler, who has now been charged with attempted murder.
He is being held without bail at the Vista Detention Facility in San Diego County.
Authorities say Butler fled the scene after the attack but was quickly tracked down and arrested.
Police also said a bystander who intervened during the violence suffered injuries.
A friend of Butler told the California Post that the suspect is a Navy veteran with serious mental health struggles.
“This is the guy that plays with Legos and Star Wars stuff,” the friend reportedly said.
According to the friend, Butler had been taking medication for mental illness, but his condition had worsened significantly.
The friend described Butler as increasingly paranoid and unstable.
“He sits in his room and thinks everyone is coming to get him,” the friend reportedly said.
The same source said Butler had been unemployed after his time in the Navy.
While police have not publicly declared a motive, Sheron’s home has previously been the target of vandalism and complaints.
Its highly visible political messaging made it one of the most recognizable private homes in the area.
That history has fueled immediate speculation that politics may have played a role.
California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa called for swift action.
“Full and immediate investigation,” Issa wrote on X.
He also claimed Trump supporters are increasingly being targeted.
President Trump’s supporters are “routinely the victims of leftist violence all across the country,” Issa said.
At this stage, investigators have not publicly confirmed whether politics played any role in the alleged attempted killing.
Mental illness may also be a major factor, based on accounts from those who knew the suspect.
Still, for Sheron’s family, those questions are secondary to the immediate tragedy unfolding.
Sheron’s patriotic home became a symbol for supporters in the area who saw it as an unapologetic display of American pride.
Now it has become the backdrop for a horrifying act of violence.
The utility worker who intervened may have prevented an even worse outcome, though Sheron’s condition remains dire, Fox News reported.
As of the latest reports, Butler remains behind bars awaiting further court proceedings.
Police have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the confrontation.
For now, a veteran known for proudly displaying his support for America and President Trump is fighting for his life, while his family braces for what may come next.
