Monday, December 22, 2025

The Cash Fever!


The odds of winning either the Powerball or Mega Millions is 1 to 303 million. You have a better chance at just minding your business than winning multi-state lotteries.

Say, I haven't gambled in three years. I am not even being tempted to do so. Like most Americans are struggling so the luxury of gambling is out of the question.

I just want you to know that Powerball rolled pass $1 billion and Monday's jackpot will be at least $1.25 billion by draw time.

It really must be bad for the casino and gaming industry. I am not talking much about it. Ohio has seven racinos and four casinos. I used to work for two of them.

Since I was let go, I stopped gambling and also tightened my wallet. I work at a non union company that doesn't pay enough and I feel like it is starting to affect my health. I am experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome and I fear that health insurance will not cover any medical expenses. 

I haven't taken an actual vacation since 2016.

Still, if I decide to pay the lottery and win.... siranora.

The Cash Fever, a series of honest takes on how to be a smart jackpot winner. And take my word for it, it comes in handy when you enter a new tax bracket. 

So once again, if you are willing to risk a few dollars, maybe you could become a billionaire.

With these polarizing times, maybe if you do win, you could leave the United States and find a tax haven in a green notice country or territory.

Things to get out the way.....

In about 23 states and Puerto Rico, you can remain anonymous. But if you are willing to show yourself to the public, here we go.....

Do want to you want to be a millionaire or billionaire?

In my state of Ohio, sports betting is legal. You can legally bet on sporting events for chance of earning a huge payout. The state has issued licenses to the four casinos and seven racinos. 

Sports betting is also available at many bars, clubs and convenience stores that have legal betting stations.

I am wondering, are you willing to pony up at least $2 or $5 to play a multi-state lottery game for a chance at winning over $1 billion?

Played in 45 states, the District of Columbia and two U.S. territories, Powerball is a coordinated by the State Lottery Association (MUSL), a nonprofit organization formed by an agreement with lobbyists and U.S. corporations. From its inaugural drawing on April 19, 1992, until August 21, 2021, Powerball drawings were held twice a week (Wednesday and Saturday); a third weekly drawing (held Mondays) was added on August 23, 2021. Drawings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evening at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time, at Florida Lottery headquarters in Tallahassee.

Mega Millions is drawn at 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday and Friday evenings, including holidays. Mega Millions is administered by a consortium of its 12 original lotteries; the drawings are held at the studios of WSB-TV in Atlanta, Georgia, supervised by the Georgia Lottery. Played in 45 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. Virgin Islands with Puerto Rico being added in the near future, Mega Millions is independent from MUSL but does have an agreement with the consortium of states that operated the similar Mega Millions lottery, which allowed MUSL members to sell Mega Millions tickets and consortium members to sell Powerball tickets. 

Many who are often playing are not rich. I will take the posts of X user Andrew Lokenauth (@FluentInFinance). In Dec. 2024, he made almost similar advice to what you should do if you become an instant billionaire.

Most who often play are either a family member, co-worker or friend who has a gambling addiction.

So here's the public service announcement.

Most lotteries and casinos offer help for problem gambling. I want to acknowledge this.

The National Council on Problem Gambling operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network (1-800-522-4700). The network is a single national access point to local resources for those seeking help for a gambling problem. 

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 988, or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the Lifeline’s website or the Crisis Text Line’s website.

You can get help if you, a loved one or friend is dealing with drug abuse.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

It is a difficult thing to tell a family member, friend, co-worker or a player of a gambling venue. But if see something, say something. It may save a life.

The signs of problem gambling include:

  • The person constantly borrowing money from friends, family, loan facilities or banks.
  • The person is always taking more out to chase the jackpot (or clout).
  • The person loses track of time or misses appointments due to gambling.
  • The person is running late on paying bills or dues.
  • The person feels like "playing it back" is the only way to win.
  • The person is getting agitated over wins and losses.
  • The person is using alcohol or drugs to ease stress. 
  • The person damages property at casinos or lottery retailers.
  • The person deliberately asks others to claim prizes to avoid paying child support, spousal support or owed taxes.
  • The person uses false ID, false social security numbers or gives wrong information to avoid taxes or has known status as a banned guest or voluntarily excluded player (self-prevention/restricted gambler).
  • The person is restless and feel the only way to relax is to gamble.
  • The person is jeopardizing relationships, their jobs and their social life in order to gamble.
  • The person repeatedly lies about wins and loses.
  • The person is trying to curb problem gambling but never achieves the goal.
  • The person has trouble adjusting to increases in lottery prices and rule changes.
  • The person usually holds up lines in businesses due to inconsistent demands or repetitive calls of plays and bets.
  • The person often uses phone apps to purchase lottery tickets and sports bets without consideration of funds.
  • The person is upset when family members, friends or frequent winners win jackpots or prizes.

These are the hard truths about problem gambling. You know someone or have a problem. That's why it's important to know your limits when you gamble. 

Folks, the multi-state Powerball will now have three active drawings. The original jackpot drawings were on Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59pm. Now the drawings will be on Monday nights as well.

It will try to increase the opportunity for players who avoided playing during the pandemic.

Rules on how to play lottery. Note: Many lottery venues are no longer taking verbal requests due to the coronavirus and the possibility of eliminating long wait times due to excessive ticket requests.

  • Make sure you have money on hand. The operator is required to take money before issuing a ticket. Make sure you have your numbers placed on either a betting card, your lottery app or a previous ticket. Most operators will help you plug numbers in through the terminal or place an automatic bet for you. However in the case of long lines or possible errors, it would be best to be prepared for the transaction. Some states do offer debit and credit transactions. Make sure you get your information from your local lottery commission. You cannot cancel Powerball or Mega Millions tickets. They are property of your state (or territory's) lottery commission. Any alteration, distortion or underage playing will void the games.
  • In most states, the required age to play the lottery is 18 years old (21 in some states) or older. Do not let anyone under the playing age purchase a ticket or lottery game. The operator could lose their license or you will forfeit your prize if the regional lottery operator determined that an underage player was the winner.
  • If you purchase Powerball and Mega Millions from another state (or territory) and you won, understand that it is not a winner in your home state. You must return to the state (or territory) where you purchased the ticket. The Mega Millions is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Powerball is played in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. If you're a traveler and won the lottery in the state of purchase, you have to return to the state to claim your prize. Every state has their own rules and regulations so don't think "it's all the same." It's not. It's a licensed property of the state gaming commission. 
  • Whenever a lottery retailer handles a jackpot ticket, ask the cashier to make sure you hear the "winner" sound. Most machines will make a noise if you're a winner. There are also ticket verifying stations located near a lottery terminal. Make sure before you hand a ticket to a cashier, you are sure you won a jackpot. Ask for a claims form and/or a validation claim voucher. If you are claiming jackpots that are under $500 or less at a licensed lottery operator, check your tickets at a lottery scanner first before handing the ticket off to the clerk. Make sure the cashier confirms the ticket. Tickets over $500 or more may have to go to a local lottery office in a regional jurisdiction. Lottery operators have vendor licenses and tickets are printed by a large set of numbers. If any allegations of fraud or cheating do occur, the lottery can subpoena the operator for the records of purchase and video surveillance of the person who purchased the ticket.
  • Mega Millions tickets are $5 per unit. The multiplier is included regardless of how many tickets are purchased. Powerball tickets are $2 with an additional $1 for the multiplier. Mega Millions minimum jackpots start at $50 million. Powerball minimum jackpots start at $20 million.
  • You can view the results of Mega Millions and Powerball on your local television station at 10:59pm. Mega Millions is drawn on Tuesday and Friday. Powerball is drawn on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. You can also get your state's lottery results on websites, the lottery commission apps on the Apple Store and Google Play. You can view results on social media. 
  • You can self-validate tickets under $500 through your phone so it can make it "touchless" contact. You can also get winnings under $500 installed in your bank account or through a credit card. Some fees do apply for distribution of cards and bank deposits.
  • You have at least 90 days to a year to claim a Mega Millions or Powerball jackpot. Some states have a period of time to claim your prize. If you fail to claim the prize upon its final claim day, it will go back to the state. The lottery operator will collect a reward for selling the winning ticket. Do not wait till the last minute to claim a jackpot prize. The lottery commission does have the right to forfeit or cancel any prizes presented.
  • Do not quit your job until you're certain you won the lottery. At the end of the day, some people get bored with their lives and may want to return to the workforce. Don't burn bridges with your employer. You may have to return back to the employer one day.
  • Inflation and the coronavirus have changed the world. Many companies have risen prices on food, supplies, rent and utilities. Lottery paper has become very scarce in some retailers. Please understand that it is not a retailer's fault they are out of lottery paper or the machine is down. Please have patience and an understanding of a lottery retailer's resources.
  • Do not believe the news reports about a winner coming forward immediately after the announcement of a winning ticket being sold. If the winner was smart, they would wait until the media moves on to the latest controversy. When you see a person appear in public 24 hours after a win, it is a publicity stunt or a grift. Many winners do not appear until they are in the presence of lottery officials, security and lawyers.

You know I've often posted about what I would do if I won the lottery. It is not legal advise so you don't have to take my word for it. I am just expressing what I am going to do if I win the lottery.

I will first write my name on the lottery ticket. If I choose to not write my name on the ticket, I will prepare a trust fund. I will always make sure that if I ever lose that ticket, my name is on it and it cannot be claimed by someone who is the person who wrote on the back of it.

I will also make sure I take a picture of the ticket. It will be a good thing to take a picture if you want to prove to your state's lottery commission that you were the one who purchased the ticket. I mean it would be smart to take pictures of your lottery tickets. Say if you have a group purchase of lottery tickets and you purchase one for yourself or your family member. You won't have to obligate to the group pool's tickets if you show that you bought one for yourself. Because it will be a legal matter if you purchase the group tickets but failed to disclose you purchased one for yourself. Even though you won on your own separate ticket, it's best to let the group know that you purchased a solo ticket to prevent them from believing you've stolen money or violated the group's contract.

If I do win the lottery, I will immediately pay off all my debts. The car loans, child support, spousal support, medical bills, phone bills, mortgage, court fees and bank loans will be paid in full. Before I even collect my lottery winnings, I want to be caught up on everything. Many states will offset lottery winnings due to a person owning state debt, child support, spousal support and court fees. If you know that you owe, pay it off.

I will immediately close my social media and change my phone number. If you're a winner of the lottery, the junk food media, your family, your friends, your acquaintances, your co-workers, your former lovers, your community, charity groups, scammers and the state will know you. I am going to cancel my Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat and social dating apps. I am very clear about my movements and I chose to not be public about it. When I was younger and naive, I would have shown my face to the public. But alas, I've gotten older and I am not the same as I was when I was younger. People are willing to rob and sometimes kill if you reveal yourself as a lottery winner.

I will also get a trust fund prepared, a will and a trusted member of family to hold my winnings. Yeah, it would be nice to establish a trust fund for family members if you do die. I mean life is full of uncertainty. Winning the lottery has higher odds than catching the coronavirus or being struck . On point, 1 out of 15 people are infected with the coronavirus and people have died from it. You win the lottery one day and the next day you caught the coronavirus. You got to remind yourself, you can't take it when you're gone. So it's best to establish a will to distribute your lottery winning to either family, charity and those who you feel deserve it. It will be written and notarized by an attorney or a bank. If you do establish a trust fund you could hire a financial advisor or a family member to oversee your earnings. Make sure that financial advisor is licensed and trusted by the Better Business Bureau. It also must be routine to study on how lottery winners adapt to money. Cause you're going into a bigger tax bracket and taxes vary in many states.

Now that I have my lottery winnings, I will now take the opportunity to buy things that are rational. I would purchase a vehicle, get a home, put some in an investment and prepare for a vacation. Of course, vacations are no longer the norm in the age of COVID-19. Trump's return has made Americans more cautious about traveling overseas. The United States support for Israel also made it more difficult for Americans to travel. So I would be smart to be prepared to be tested or vaccinated for the coronavirus before I take a vacation. I will not take a personal phone or tablet with me. Always use a pay as go phone or a tablet with strong VPNs. Some countries and the United States will check your electronics without consent. Many countries have banned Americans entry to their countries out of fear of being in support of Israel. Some travelers maybe carrying a serious illness like the coronavirus or not be vaccinated. With the rise of serious diseases and Trump's failure to take control of the matter, world leaders don't trust the American leadership in handling a global pandemic. Expensive vehicles include more insurance rates. More homes require use of electricity or water resources. Overseas vacations are nice but you must check with the State Department if you travel to countries that could pose danger to you as an American. Think rational about your winnings. Because at the end of the day, you can blow millions in a matter of five years.

You might also want to make sure you're not playing lottery on company work time if you work at gas stations, restaurants, casinos, bars and pool halls. You might also want to make sure that you don't scratch the tickets first then pay for them last. I used to work at a gas station and a former co-worker often took lottery tickets, scratch them off and then pay for them after they were scratched.

Taking lottery tickets without purchase is not only theft but a felony in some states if the vendor decides to press charges. 

Not only the lottery vendor could lose their license (if they look the other way), they lose the bonus from the sold winning ticket and they could be audited by the lottery commission. The worker will be forbidden from playing lottery if convicted. And yes, family members or friends who try to buy on behalf of a banned player could be criminally charged.

Be humble about winning the lottery. You will not live a normal life. You could hopefully use the lottery winnings for a long time of success or squander it away within five years and end up miserable. Do not worry about the have-nots! Enjoy the winnings with pride and caution. Your success shouldn't be a punishment. If you do take the opportunity to win the lottery make yourself aware of the surroundings. 

This is not a joke.

This my opinion and I stand by what I say!

President Donald J. Trump's policies have put a dent in America's playground. The city of Las Vegas is struggling right now. Thanks to his push to deport immigrants, the harsh conditions for foreign travelers visiting the United States, the tariffs and people struggling financially, Las Vegas has a drop in revenue.

Las Vegas has seen a 15% decline in tourism. That amounts to at least $40 billion in revenue. The cost of products inside casinos are way too expensive. 

Not many people are lining up in crowded lines. I mean at one time, you would have lines for blocks trying to buy a Powerball or Mega Millions ticket. Not anymore.

People are reluctant because of the odds. The frequent states that often winners claim tickets from are either California and Florida. It discourages high player turnout.

Now to the greed of all things.

The suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Gas station attendant steals lottery tickets.

Kansas man worked at Casey's gas station stole lottery tickets.

Law enforcement are investigating a suspect for theft of lottery tickets from where he worked.

Just after 9a.m., the Casey's in the 500 Block of N. Ohio in Salina reported that an employee stole over 100 lottery tickets from the store between November 30 and December 14, according to Police Captain Jim Feldman. The lottery tickets were valued at $2,700.

Lottery tickets in Kansas are tracked using barcodes and a centralized computer system that logs each ticket sale and activation.

Officers arrested the suspect identified as 37-year old Robert Davis.

Davis was booked into the Saline County Jail on a requested charge of Felony Theft. He also had a warrant out of Russell County.

South Carolina woman worked at Travel Centers of America stole lottery tickets.

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has charged a Clarendon County woman with lottery fraud following an investigation requested by the South Carolina Education Lottery.

According to SLED, 38-year-old Deeandria Q. Andrews is charged with two counts of intent to defraud, counterfeit game tickets. Andrews was booked into the Clarendon County Detention Center on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Arrest warrants state that on August 27, 2025, Andrews redeemed six stolen scratch-off lottery tickets at Travel Centers of America #179 on Paxville Highway in Manning. The tickets were allegedly stolen while she was employed at that location. SLED says she cashed in the tickets for a total of $45.

The case has been turned over to the 3rd Circuit Solicitor’s Office for prosecution.

Two men shoplifting lottery tickets.

Two South Carolina men stole lottery tickets from a gas station.

Richland County deputies says two people have been identified in connection with lottery ticket theft.

Investigators say after the previous post about the two people, they were identified with the communities help.

Zachery Lambert, 21, and Jackson Monroe, 19, were both arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 16.

Both of the men were charged with shoplifting and lottery fraud.

Monroe was also charged with obstruction of justice after investigators were notified that he attempted to bribe the victim into dropping the shoplifting charge.

Investigators say they are attempting to identify two people in connection with lottery ticket thefts at a gas station on Fontaine Road.

Also, the two people were seen attempting to cash the tickets at a convenience store on Farrow Road.

Anyone with information regarding their identity is asked to call Richland County Sheriff’s Department at 803-576-3000.

Or submit a tip anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1-888-CRIMESC.

New York man worked at an Elks Lodge stole lottery tickets.

The New York State Police announce the arrest of David M. Miller, age 67, of Wolcott, NY, following an investigation conducted by the Troop E Major Crimes Unit.

The investigation determined that on September 27, 2025, while working at the Wolcott Elks Lodge, Miller obtained New York State Quick Draw lottery tickets at the establishment without rendering payment. Over a period of several hours, Miller generated approximately $9,498 in lottery ticket purchases using the bar’s electronic terminal. While the tickets produced approximately $4,164 in winnings, the remaining $5,334 balance was never paid.

On October 31, 2025, Miller was arrested and charged with Grand Larceny 3rd (D Felony).

Miller was transported to Wayne County Jail for CAP arraignment, where he was released pending further court proceedings. The case is being prosecuted by the Wayne County District Attorney’s Office.

Man robs gas stations. Returns the next day to redeem lottery tickets.

Florida man robs 7 Eleven and Circle K of lottery tickets. Returns to redeem them.

The 7 Eleven Robber has been identified and is in federal custody. Justin Farley, 43yo, was arrested and charged with grand theft and burglary for a different burglary at Circle K, 1598 54th Avenue North.

Just before 8:30 p.m. on May 5th, Farley entered Circle K and stole approximately $7,000 worth of lottery tickets.

This is an ongoing investigation. ATF assisted with this case. Further updates on the 7 Eleven robbery will come from ATF.

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Sunday, December 21, 2025

E______ F____ R________!

Trump rather make Jeffrey Epstein about Bill Clinton.

The Department of Justice has failed to released the full Jeffrey Epstein files and deliberately redacted names including President Donald J. Trump. The DOJ did release photos of former president Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Steve Bannon, Richard Branson, Emhud Barrack, Michael Jackson, David Copperfield, Chris Tucker and Mick Jagger with Epstein.

Again, having photos of politicians and entertainers with Jeffrey Epstein is not a crime.

What the public wants to know: Did any individuals have sex with underage girls?

Even the footage of his suicide is questionable.

Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 988, or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential. Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates or dial 911 in an emergency. Learn more on the Lifeline’s website or the Crisis Text Line’s website.

I am not impressed by the document dump. It just shows random pictures and nothing incriminating. It might be somewhat embarrassing to those photographed with the infamous sexual predator but not a crime.

I am not defending sexual predators. I deplore them. I understand that boundaries matter. No means no. Consenting adults having sex whether they're married, having an affair, engaging in a relationship of the opposite sex, engaging in a relationship of the same sex, engaging in a relationship with transgender Americans, engaging in a relationship with adult content creators, engaging in a relationship with prostitutes or escorts is not my business.

Having sex with children, having sex with intoxicated people, cohesion of adults into sex, extortion of privacy and procuring are not condoned or supported by me.

Sex is natural and habits of all living beings.

This Epstein dump came on the lawful deadline imposed by the federal court and the law passed in Congress signed by Trump.

Steve Bannon with Epstein. An image of a naked unconscious person is blurred.

Now the delay has House Democrats and several Republicans warning Attorney General Pam Bondi that impeachment could happen if she doesn't comply with the law.

Bondi is literally trying her best to protect Trump from this embarrassment. Trump continues to deny having any ties to Epstein and strongly calls it a "Democrat hoax."

It is why you are now hearing about the Donald J. Trump Kennedy Center for the Arts.

It is why you are hearing about the illegal airstrikes in Syria after two military officials and a civilian were killed by a Syrian security officer. They claim he was associated with the Islamic State. Trump ordered the U.S. Air Force to conduct airstrikes on supposed Islamic State sites. Remember Trump bragged he "destroyed" ISIS and claimed their existence were all because of the reckless actions of former president Barack Obama.

It is why you are hearing about the U.S. Coast Guard, Marines and Navy conducting illegal piracy in international waters. The occupation of Venezuelan oil tankers en route to China, Cuba and Pakistan certainly making the news. The United Nations is hapless in stopping these actions.

Trump was friends with Jeffrey Epstein for over 20 years.

The United States and Israel have voted against decolonialization. They continue to vote against food and water being a necessity. The U.S. continues to vote against resolutions that involve accountability against Israel. 

The U.S. imposed sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, International Criminal Court Judges Gocha Lordkipanidze and Erdenebalsuren Damdin for denying Israel's appeals. Four other judges (Solomy Balungi Bossa, Luz del Carmen Ibanez Carranza, Reine Alapini Gansou, Beti Hohler) were sanctioned for investigations into U.S. personnel in Afghanistan and Israeli officials. These sanctions will affect their purchasing of products, denies entry in the U.S. (even on emergency health issues) and reject credit (because the U.S. dollar remains the universal exchange monetary).

At the White House's Hanukkah celebration, Miriam Adelson openly bragged that she could put millions in Trump’s coffers if he runs in 2028. He is prohibited from a third term but he considers a third term regardless. 

Bill Gates with Epstein.

These neverending distractions are going to pile up and folks are going to get fed up with the president not staying focused. Hey, at least we got gas prices low for now. So what about those grocery prices, inflation, rising rent, rising interest rates, rising insurance premiums and lackluster holiday shopping season?

It's all Joe Biden's fault, 11 months into Trump’s second term.

The Trump administration stated that the release was intended to provide closure and demonstrate a commitment to government honesty. Unfortunately, most of the pages were kept hidden, and the mass redaction immediately raised eyebrows on social media.

Before the release, sources told CNN that the DOJ had to 'redact thousands of pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein' for a reason, citing 'sensitivities of executive and legal privacy, victims' protections and other concerns.'

The lawyers reportedly worked on the files from Thanksgiving week until the day of release.

If all roads lead to Bill Clinton, then the highway is built by Donald J. Trump.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday defended the Justice Department’s decision to release just a fraction of the Jeffrey Epstein files by the congressionally mandated deadline as necessary to protect survivors of sexual abuse by the disgraced financier.

Blanche pledged that the Trump administration eventually would meet its obligation required by law. But he stressed that the department was obligated to act with caution as it goes about making public thousands of documents that can include sensitive information.

Friday’s partial release of the Epstein files has led to a new crush of criticism from Democrats who have accused the Republican administration of trying to hide information.

Blanche called that pushback disingenuous as the Trump’s administration continues to struggle with calls for greater transparency, including from members of his political base, about the government’s investigations into Epstein, who once counted Trump as well as several political leaders and business titans among his peers.

Richard Branson and Epstein.

“The reason why we are still reviewing documents and still continuing our process is simply that to protect victims,” Blanche told NBC’s “Meet the Press.” “So the same individuals that are out there complaining about the lack of documents that were produced on Friday are the same individuals who apparently don’t want us to protect victims.”

Blanche’s comments were the most extensive by the administration since the file dump, which included photographs, interview transcripts, call logs, court records and other documents. But some of the most consequential records expected about Epstein were nowhere to be found, such as FBI interviews with survivors and internal Justice Department memos examining charging decisions. Those records could help explain how investigators viewed the case and why Epstein was allowed in 2008 to plead guilty to a relatively minor state-level prostitution charge.

Trump seen with Jeffrey Epstein and James Brown. It is not a crime to pose with people. What is the problem here? Trump refuses to be transparent in detailing the sexual predator's behaviors.

Trump, who was friends with Epstein for years before the two had a falling-out, tried for months to keep the records sealed. Though Trump has not been accused of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein, he has argued there is nothing to see in the files and that the public should focus on other issues.

Federal prosecutors in New York brought sex trafficking charges against Epstein in 2019, but he killed himself in jail after his arrest.

Democrat see a cover-up, not an effort to protect victims.

But Democratic lawmakers on Sunday hammered Trump and the Justice Department for a partial release.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) argued that the Justice Department is obstructing the implementation of the law mandating the release of the documents not because it wants to protect the Epstein victims.

“It’s all about covering up things that, for whatever reason, Donald Trump doesn’t want to go public, either about himself, other members of his family, friends, Jeffrey Epstein, or just the social, business, cultural network that he was involved in for at least a decade, if not longer,” he said on CNN’s “State of the Union.”

Impeachment is in the air.

Blanche also defended the department’s decision to remove several files related to the case from its public webpage, including a photograph showing Trump, less than a day after they were posted.

The missing files, which were available Friday but no longer accessible by Saturday, included images of paintings depicting nude women, and one showed a series of photographs along a credenza and in drawers. In that image, inside a drawer among other photos, was a photograph of Trump, alongside Epstein, Melania Trump and Epstein’s longtime associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.

Blanche said the documents were removed because they also showed victims of Epstein. Blanche said that Trump photo and the other documents will be reposted once redactions are made to protect survivors.

“It has nothing to do with President Trump,” Blanche said. “There are dozens of photos of President Trump already released to the public seeing him with Mr. Epstein.”

The thousands of Epstein-related records posted publicly offer the most detailed look yet at nearly two decades worth of government scrutiny of Epstein’s sexual abuse of young women and underage girls. Yet Friday’s release, replete with redactions, has not dulled the clamor for information given how many records had yet to be released and because some of the materials had already been made public.

David Copperfield and Ghislane Maxwell.

Justice Department has just learned the names of more potential victims, Blanche says

Blanche said that the department continues to review the trove of documents and has learned the names of additional potential victims in recent days.

The deputy attorney general also defended the decision by the federal Bureau of Prisons, which Blanche oversees, to transfer Maxwell to a less restrictive, minimum-security federal prison earlier this year soon after he interviewed her about Epstein. Blanche said that the transfer was made because of concerns about her safety.

Maxwell, Epstein’s onetime girlfriend, is serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking crimes.

“She was suffering numerous and numerous threats against her life,” Blanche said. “So the BOP is not only responsible for putting people in jail and making sure they stay in jail, but also for their safety.”

Meanwhile, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), and Thomas Massie (R-KY), have indicated they could draft articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi for what they see as the gross failure of the department to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

That's not Trump. It's an impersonator.

“It’s not about the timeline, it’s about the selective concealment,” Khanna said on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” adding that the redactions in the released files are excessive. He said he believes there will be “bipartisan support in holding her accountable, and a committee of Congress should determine whether these redactions are justified or not.”

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) of New York said on ABC’s “This Week” that there needs “to be a full and complete explanation and then a full and complete investigation as to why the document production has fallen short of what the law clearly required,” but he stopped short of backing impeachment.

Blanche dismissed the impeachment talk.

“Bring it on,” Blanche said. “We are doing everything we’re supposed to be doing to comply with this statute.”

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Uh, Okay!

Some call her Bigfoot with a shook nook.

Birthday present to the MAGAland folks.

The 43 year old rapper, singer and model appeared at the far right event in Phoenix.

Onika Petty, aka Nicki Minaj has fulfilled her mission to become a part of the elite. A group of busy bodies, tone deaf bigots, incompetent simpletons and charlatans.

Even a sit down with the controversial widow of Charlie Kirk, Erika.

That Charlie Kirk death must have changed Minaj to focus on promoting right wing bullshit. 

How are the Barbz's reacting to this?

Minaj on Sunday made a surprise appearance at a gathering of conservatives in Arizona that was memorializing late activist Charlie Kirk, and used her time on stage to praise President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, calling them “role models” for young men.

The rap star was interviewed at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest convention by Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, about her newly found support for Trump — someone she had condemned in the past — and about her actions denouncing violence against Christians in Nigeria.

Minaj mocked California Gov. Gavin Newsom, referring to him as New-scum, a nickname Trump gave him, and expressed admiration for the Republican president and Vance, who received the endorsement from Erika Kirk. She took over as leader of the powerful conservative youth organization. Newsom, a Democrat, has 2028 prospects.

“This administration is full of people with heart and soul, and they make me proud of them. Our vice president, he makes me ... well, I love both of them,” Minaj said. “Both of them have a very uncanny ability to be someone that you relate to.”

Minaj said she was tired of being “pushed around,” and she said that speaking your mind with different ideas is controversial because “people are no longer using their minds.” Kirk thanked Minaj for being “courageous,” despite the backlash she is receiving from the entertainment industry for expressing support for Trump.

“I didn’t notice,” Minaj said. “We don’t even think about them.” Kirk then said “we don’t have time to. We’re too busy building, right?”

“We’re the cool kids,” Minaj said.

The Trinidadian-born rapper is best known for her hits “Super Freaky Girl,” “Anaconda” and “Starships.” She has been nominated for 12 Grammy awards over the course of her career.

In 2018, Minaj was one of several celebrities condemning Trump’s zero-tolerance immigration policy that split more than 5,000 children from their families at the Mexico border. Back then, she shared her own story of arriving to the country at 5 years old, describing herself as an “illegal immigrant.”

“This is so scary to me. Please stop this. Can you try to imagine the terror & panic these kids feel right now?” she posted then on Instagram.

On Sunday on stage with Erika Kirk, Minaj said, “it’s OK to change your mind.”

Remember, those words. It's OK. 

Cause when the fans stop buying, blacklist and "cancel" you, that's freedom too.

All the while ignoring Trinidad and Tobago being attacked by the U.S. Armed Forces.

The U.S. has conducted illegal strikes on civilians of Venezuela which also strikes Trinidians who are in the area as well.

She is literally defending a pedophile while being married to a sexual predator.

Most fans are tired of watching rappers exploit luxury, crime, degenerative behavior, disrespect towards women, disrespect towards LGBTQ and endorsements of politicial establishment figures.

I'm on some other bullshit.

Zionist Nicki Minaj.... Did "not see" that on my Bingo card. Trump supporting Onika Petty, yeah I expected it.

Well she is married to Kenneth Petty, a convicted sexual offender and why not? 

Our president is a sexual predator.

Now we'll see if Barbz is going to fade like all the other elitists.

Stream whoever you want to listen to. I am not going to cancel her or any MAGAland figures. I am just going to sit back and watch themselves crumble on their own.

Had Joe Biden listened to progressives, young voters, Arab Americans, Muslims, consumers and Pope Francis, well.... we wouldn't have the second chaotic coming of Donald J. Trump.

One other thing, don't we have issues at home to address?

Like gun violence.

The United States, Mexico, Jamaica, Honduras, Belize, Serbia, Ecuador, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina lead in gun violence.

We have sexual violence, domestic violence, suicide and mental illness in the United States.

Anyway, Minaj has no foreign policy experience. She has great rhyming skills at best. She also has a good amount of net income of $150 million.

You will never see Nicki donating to neighborhoods affected by tornadoes, hurricanes and snow events in the United States. I get it. 

I give her credit to donate to hurricane victims in Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Grenada. I am not downing her for that.

But she makes millions off the streams, album sales, video views and trolling on social media. Why isn't she put that money into the folks who look up to her as a heroine?

Matter of fact, what about the rest of the religions being affected by governments or extremists?

I mean the U.S. politicians and agitators here are so hateful towards Muslims as seen with Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan Omar, Keith Ellison, Lateefah Simon, Andre Carson, Louis Farrakhan, Linda Sarsour, Medhi Hassan, Ayman Mohyeldin, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Loon (Amir Junaid Muhadith nee Chauncey Lamont Hawkins).

What makes Nicki Minaj an expert?

What's up with this I am now a fucking Christian? 

Many believe she and female rappers have sold degeneracy instead of Black women empowerment. Minaj's feuds with Cardi B, Beyonce, Ice Spice, Lil Kim, Megan Thee Stallion, Jay-Z, Travis Scott, Remy Ma, GloRilla, Latto, SZA, Mariah Carey and Bryan "Baby" Williams (Birdman Stunna) also shows instability how she handles tension.

Her career will not dry up yet. The fans will continue to stan for her. But given how Pink Friday 2 and Tha Carter VI didn't live up to their expectations, I can tell you directly: Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne better start podcasting cause the people are no longer seeing their music as popular. 

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Israel Plans On Striking Iran Again!

On the road to oblivion.

The United States is going to fall and it's because of the unilateral support of an apartheid ethnostate engaged in a global conflict. World War III didn't start overnight. It started in phases. History will remind us that the U.S. complicity to Israeli aggression will make our standing in the world trash.

President Donald J. Trump is hoping to engage in violent invasions of Venezuela, Syria and Nigeria. He is likely going to aid Israel as they continue its potential strikes on Iran.

The U.S. illegally seizing oil tankers international waters which is a war crime. Had other countries done this, shit the U.S. would retaliate. 

The U.S. has no business in Syria but two military officials in CIA/CENTCOM as well as an interpreter were killed. The attack was conducted by a lone Syrian security officer, allegedly affiliated with Islamic State. The attack resulted in the deaths is the first U.S. military casualties in Syria since the fall of the Bashir al-Assad regime. The gunman was shot and killed by the Syrian security forces. Two Syrian troops were also reported to be wounded. The injured troops were evacuated to the Al-Tanf military base controlled by the United States.

If Israel strikes Iran again, the Iranians will abandon all ceasefire negotiations and be forced to engage to defend itself. Iran promises this time, the gloves come off.

If Iran has ballistic missile and nuclear weapons, the U.S. and Israel would not dare attack their sovereignty. Their goals is to disrupt the Iranian governance and cause chaos so Israel can expand its ethnostate agenda.

Israeli officials have grown increasingly concerned (lied about) Iran expanding its production of its ballistic missile program, which was damaged by Israeli military strikes earlier this year, and are preparing to brief Trump about options for attacking it again, according to a person with direct knowledge of the plans and four former U.S. officials briefed on the plans.

Israeli officials also are concerned that Iran is reconstituting nuclear enrichment sites the U.S. bombed in June, the sources said. But, they added, the officials view Iran’s efforts to rebuild facilities where they produce the ballistic missiles and to repair its crippled air defense systems as more immediate concerns.

Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to meet later this month in Florida at the president’s Mar a Lago estate. At that meeting, the sources said, Netanyahu is expected to make the case to Trump that Iran’s expansion of its ballistic missile program poses a threat that could necessitate swift action.

They said part of his argument is expected to be that Iran’s actions present perils not only to Israel but also to the broader region, including U.S. interests. The Israeli leader is expected to present Trump with options for the U.S. to join or assist in any new military operations, the sources said.

Asked Thursday about a Dec. 29 meeting with Netanyahu, Trump told reporters, “We haven’t set it up formally, but he’d like to see me.” Israeli officials have announced a Dec. 29 meeting.

The Israeli government declined to comment. The Iranian Mission at the United Nations did not respond to a request for comment.

“The International Atomic Energy Agency and Iranian government corroborated the United States government’s assessment that Operation Midnight Hammer totally obliterated Iran’s nuclear capabilities,” White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said in a statement. “As President Trump has said, if Iran pursued a nuclear weapon, that site would be attacked and would be wiped out before they even got close.”

Israel’s plans to brief Trump on — and give him the option to join — possible additional military strikes in Iran come as the president is considering military strikes in Venezuela, which would open a new warfront for the U.S., and as he is touting his administration’s bombing campaign against Iran’s nuclear program and success negotiating a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

In an address to the nation on Wednesday, Trump said told Americans he’s “destroyed the Iran nuclear threat and ended the war in Gaza, bringing for the first time in 3,000 years, peace to the Middle East.”

The Israeli concerns about Iran come as Tehran has expressed interest in resuming diplomatic talks with the U.S. aimed at curtailing its nuclear deal, which could potentially complicate Israel’s approaching Trump about new strikes.

The funding of Iranian proxies in the region also is top of mind for the Israelis, according to the person with direct knowledge of Israel’s plans.

Iran has join BRICS to offset U.S. sanctions. It plans on ending its ties to the Euro and U.S. dollar.

“The nuclear weapons program is very concerning. There’s an attempt to reconstitute. It’s not that immediate,” this person said.

The strikes the U.S. conducted in June against Iran, known as Operation Midnight Hammer, included more than 100 aircraft, a submarine and seven B-2 bombers. Trump has said they “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites, though some early assessments indicated the damage may not have been as extensive as the president has said.

Israeli forces at the same time struck several of Iran’s ballistic missile sites.

Israeli military strikes in April and October 2024 also damaged all of Iran’s S-300 air defense systems, the most advanced system the country operates, clearing the way for manned flights into Iranian airspace months later by dramatically reducing the threat to pilots.

Unlike strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile program, direct U.S. military involvement was needed to significantly damage Iran’s nuclear sites as that required American-made 30,000-pound bunker-busting bombs.

Last week, Trump hinted he might be open to returning to talks with Iran, while also warning Tehran against trying to reconstitute its ballistic missile or nuclear programs.

He said Iran “can try” to rebuild its ballistic missile program, but “it’s going to take them a long time to come back.”

“But if they do want to come back without a deal, then we’re going to obliterate that one, too,” Trump said. “You know, we can knock out their missiles very quickly, we have great power.”

Prior to the strikes in June, the Israelis had presented Trump with four options for military action, according to the person with direct knowledge of Israel’s plans. Israeli officials laid out the options on a coffee table in the Oval Office, this person said. One involved Israel going it alone, another included limited U.S. support, a third was the U.S. and Israel conducting joint operations against Iran, and a fourth had the U.S. conducting the operation on its own, this person said. Ultimately Trump decided to approve a joint operation. The person with direct knowledge of Israel’s plans suggested Netanyahu may present Trump with a similar set of options during their Mar-a-Lago meeting.

The fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is also expected to feature prominently in the talks between Netanyahu and Trump, amid concerns both sides are failing to take action to carry out the next phase of the deal.

Under the second stage of the agreement, Israel is supposed to withdraw its forces from Gaza, and an interim body is to assume authority over the Palestinian enclave instead of Hamas. An international stabilization force also is supposed to be deployed to Gaza.

Trump could be less enthusiastic about new military action in Iran if there continues to be friction between U.S. and Israeli officials over Netanyahu’s approach to the ceasefire, two former Israeli officials said.

Left unchecked, Iran’s production of ballistic missiles could increase to as many as 3,000 per month, according to the person with direct knowledge of Israel’s plans and former U.S. officials briefed on the plans.

The threat of ballistic missiles, and the number of them that the Iranians could use in an attack, is Israel’s most immediate concern, said one of the former Israeli officials who has discussed the concerns with current Israeli officials.

“There is no real question after the last conflict that we can gain aerial superiority and can do far more damage to Iran than Iran can do to Israel,” the official said. “But the threat of the missiles is very real, and we weren’t able to prevent them all last time.”

A large volume of ballistic missiles would help Iran better defend its nuclear enrichment sites, the person with direct knowledge of Israel’s plans and one of the former U.S. officials briefed on the plans said. They said Israeli officials have the same concerns about Iran rebuilding its missile defense systems and funding and arming its proxies in the region, believing Tehran would then fast track reconstituting its nuclear program because it would better be able to defend its enrichment sites.

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Saturday, December 20, 2025

Ohio Man Tried One!

This goes to show you, the police might have to pat down people they detain.

Inside a Walmart, the Canton, Ohio Police averted a deadly encounter between a pair of shoplifters. On a body camera of one of the officers, a man reaches into his bag and pulled the blicky and it jammed.

The officers quickly disarmed the man as he tried to shoot again.

The video went viral.

The suspect is facing attempted murder, felonious assault on a police officer and numerous other charges.

He is currently in Stark County lockup.

The suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The officer and the suspects — 21-year-old Shane Newman and 23-year-old Katerina Jeffrey, both of Canton — were in the loss prevention office at the Walmart on Atlantic Boulevard around 1:45 p.m. when Newman took out a gun and tried to fire it, however it never went off.

With the help of a Walmart loss prevention specialist, the officer was able to contain Newman, police said.

Shoplifting suspects tried to shoot at officers.

It was not clear if Newman was hurt in the scuffle, but the officer was not injured.

“This incident is a reminder of the ever-present threat of violence against police officers and the gracious provision of God’s protection,” Canton Chief of Police John Gabbard said in a statement. “Thank you to all of you who regularly pray with me, for our officers and our community.”

Newman was charged with the following, according to police:

  • Attempt to Commit Murder (F1)
  • Felonious Assault on Peace Officer (F1)
  • Robbery (F2)
  • Agg. Possession of Drugs (F2)
  • Weapons Under Disability (F3)

While Jeffrey was charged with Complicity to Commit Robbery.

At his arraignment in Canton Municipal Court Friday morning, Newman was given a $1 million bond, according to court documents.

Canton's Bonnie and Clyde.

When asked for comment, Walmart offered the following statement to FOX 8 from Jessie Carpenter, Walmart Asset Protection Operations Coach:

The safety and security of our customers and associates is always a top priority. We’re proud of the brave action our asset protection associate took to maintain the safety of everyone in our store. We’ll continue to work with police as they investigate.

Those who may have any more information on the incident are asked to call police at 330-649-5800.

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Friday, December 19, 2025

Lummis Out!

Wyoming senator Cynthia Lummis out the circus.

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is the latest member to retire. It sets up Harriett Hageman, the U.S. Representative of Wyoming to run in her place.

Lummis, a far right senator from Wyoming announced her retirement.

Wyoming is considered a Solid Republican state.

Lummis announced Friday that she won’t seek re-election next year, saying that “I do not have six more years in me.”

“Deciding not to run for re-election does represent a change of heart for me, but in the difficult, exhausting session weeks this fall I’ve come to accept that I do not have six more years in me. I am a devout legislator, but I feel like a sprinter in a marathon. The energy required doesn’t match up,” Lummis, 71, said in a statement.

“I am honored to have earned the support of President Trump and to have the opportunity to work side by side with him to fight for the people of Wyoming. I look forward to continuing this partnership and throwing all my energy into bringing important legislation to his desk in 2026 and into retaining commonsense Republican control of the U.S. Senate,” she added.

Lummis, who was first elected to the Senate in 2020 and will be retiring after just one term, has spearheaded efforts to regulate the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industries while in Congress.

Earlier this year, she introduced a bill that would shield AI companies from certain liability lawsuits if they complied with certain disclosure requirements.

President Donald J. Trump with Wyoming Republican senators John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis and U.S. House member Harriett Hageman. Lummis to retire. Hageman likely to run to replace her.

Lummis was also one of several GOP senators who raised concerns about Trump’s decision to privately meet with investors in his $TRUMP meme token earlier this year.

Alex Latcham, the senior director of the Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC aligned with Senate GOP leadership, said in a statement that Lummis “will be missed.”

"We sincerely thank Senator Cynthia Lummis for her dedicated service to the people of Wyoming and congratulate her on a well-deserved retirement," Latcham said. "Senator Lummis’ strong conservative record is unquestioned, and her list of accomplishments includes ensuring that the United States is the world leader in digital currencies and energy production."

The Republican who ultimately takes Lummis' place as the party's Senate nominee would be heavily favored in the general election in the deep-red state. Trump won Wyoming by more than 45 points in 2024, and Lummis won her 2020 race by more than 46 points.

Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) the state’s lone representative in Congress, is likely to run for the seat, two sources familiar with her thinking told NBC News. Hageman, 63, ousted former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney in a primary in 2022.

Tim Murtaugh, Hageman’s political advisor, told NBC News that “Rep. Hageman will have an announcement next week.”

In a statement Friday, Hageman honored Lummis' tenure in Congress.

"Senator Lummis has been a trailblazer for Wyoming and has been key in educating other members of Congress, including other Republicans, about what life is like in our Western states,” Hageman said. “She knew that to do what’s right for our people, she had to first make sure folks in D.C. knew how their actions would affect us out west. There can be no question that the people of Wyoming are better off for having had Cynthia Lummis on their side.”

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Stefanik Out!

That obnoxious bitch Elise Stefanik ends governor bid. She also will not seek reelection to her North Country congressional district.

The wicked bitch of the North Country.

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) has announced she will suspend her campaign for New York governor. She also will retire from Congress.

It comes as the House announces a recess and the Department of Justice fails to meet the deadline for the Epstein files.

Stefanik, a longshot candidate to say at least was mounting a war chest with the blessing of President Donald J. Trump, AIPAC and Miriam Adelson.

She was going to take on the very polarizing Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Trump was hoping for Stefanik since Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Eric Adams ruled out.

Stefanik, an ally of Trump, said in a statement that she was confident of her chances in the Republican primary for governor against Bruce Blakeman, a county official in New York City’s suburbs. But she said, “It is not an effective use of our time” to stay in the race, and that she instead wants to spend more time with her young son and family.

“I have thought deeply about this and I know that as a mother, I will feel profound regret if I don’t further focus on my young son’s safety, growth, and happiness — particularly at his tender age,” she said.

Stefanik was set to have a tough race against Blakeman, with both politicians counting themselves as allies of Trump and attempting to court his support. Though, the president had seemed keen on avoiding picking a side in the race, telling reporters recently: “He’s great, and she’s great. They’re both great people.”

On Friday, Trump, writing on his Truth Social media platform, called Stefanik a “fantastic person and congresswoman.”

“Elise is a tremendous talent, regardless of what she does. She will have GREAT success, and I am with her all the way!” Trump wrote.

President Donald J. Trump holds New York U.S. House member Elise Stefanik's hand. Hope she knows he sweats like a pig.

Stefanik, who represents a conservative congressional district in northern New York, has been an intense critic of incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is also seeking reelection but faces a primary challenge from her own lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado.

Following Stefanik’s exit, Hochul’s campaign spokesperson said, “If you run against Governor Kathy Hochul, you are going to lose.”

Stefanik was the youngest woman ever elected to Congress when she won her first campaign in 2014 at just 30 years old, representing a new generation of Republicans making inroads in Washington. She ultimately rose to her party’s leadership in the House when she became the chair of the House Republican Conference in 2021.

First viewed as a moderate when she came to Washington, Stefanik became far more conservative as Trump began to dominate the party. Once someone who refused to say Trump’s name, she became one of his top defenders during his first impeachment inquiry. She would go on to vote against certifying the 2020 election results, even after a violent mob stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Last year, Stefanik was tapped to become the president’s ambassador to the United Nations, though her nomination was later pulled over concerns about her party’s narrow margins in the House. She then began to angle toward a run for governor.

Stefanik’s decision follows a clash with Speaker Mike Johnson, whom she accused of lying before embarking on a series of media interviews criticizing him. In one with The Wall Street Journal, she called Johnson a “political novice” and said he wouldn’t be reelected speaker if the vote were held today.

Elise Stefanik will likely be on Fox doing some politicial commentary.

The tumultuous early December episode appeared to cool when Johnson said he and Stefanik had a “great talk.”

“I called her and I said, ‘Why wouldn’t you just come to me, you know?’” Johnson said. “So we had some intense fellowship about that.”

Still, Stefanik, the chairwoman of the House Republican leadership, has not fully walked back her criticisms. A Dec. 2 social media post remains online in which, after a provision she championed was omitted from a defense authorization bill, Stefanik accused Johnson of falsely claiming he was unaware of it, calling it “more lies from the Speaker.”

Blakeman, the executive of Nassau County on Long Island, released a statement Friday night that thanked Stefanik “for her outstanding service to the people of New York and to all Americans.”

“I am ready to work hand-in-hand with the Congresswoman and all New Yorkers to restore accountability, affordability, and safety to state government,” he said.

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