Politics
Kamala’s First Big Interview: Protest or Get Played
It feels like we’re living in a time when every institution is telling people to chill out, sit back, and trust the system. But what happens when that system buckles and the so-called leaders stop fighting for real change? Kamala Harris, in a headline-grabbing interview following her blisteringly short campaign for the presidency, pulled no punches: If the people don’t push back, they get played—and if politicians fake it, they lose big, no matter their party affiliation.
The Protest That Changed Everything
Not long ago, ABC kicked Jimmy Kimmel off the air under pressure from the current Trump administration. It sparked immediate protests, not just from the usual suspects in New York and Los Angeles, but from everyday people in places like Wisconsin and Yakima, Washington. Harris didn’t just watch from the sidelines. She called out this move as an “outright abuse of power,” standing alongside comedians, unions, celebrities, and even former Disney executives. The collective rage was loud—so loud that ABC reversed the decision. Harris’s point? If you fight, don’t expect instant victories, but when enough voices get together, even corporate giants back down.
When Leaders Lose Their Nerve
Harris’s campaign memoir drags the elite into the spotlight, openly blasting those with power—the billionaires, media bosses, university presidents, and law firm partners—who “capitulate” when things get tough. She speaks bluntly about how these titans “grovel” instead of standing up against what she calls “tyranny.” Harris doesn’t single out just one political side; her scorn covers anyone who put their own deals, mergers, or cushy reputations ahead of defending democracy. In Harris’s view, the system’s broken because too many leaders in all corners are playing survival instead of taking a stand.
The Real vs. The Reckless
Throughout her 107-day campaign, Harris faced a party in flux, senior Democrats showing either support, caution, or outright skepticism. She criticized the way decisions were made about Biden leaving the race—not as a partisan swipe but as a wake-up call for reckless, ego-driven choices that put personal ambition ahead of public good. She admits her own frustrations for not speaking up sooner. The result: a call for everyone, regardless of party, to demand accountability, challenge their own, and resist the urge to sit quietly when the stakes are highest.
No Free Pass—For Anyone
Harris isn’t here to let anyone off easy. She calls on Democrats to rethink the age gap in leadership and on all politicians to prove they’re bold enough to fight for real issues, not just their next news cycle. She also acknowledges the GOP’s success in hardball tactics like gerrymandering, challenging anyone—from either side—to meet them in the arena and actually compete, not just complain.
A Message for the Voters
This isn’t about left versus right, but a warning to all: Protest if you want your voice heard, or get played by leaders who care more about optics than impact. Harris’s candid style isn’t just for the political insiders. It’s for anyone tired of watching politicians—Republican, Democrat, rich, entrenched, or upstart—blame the system while benefiting from it.
Her message is clear: “When we fight, we win. When we fake, we lose.”
If you care about something—protest, organize, and, above all, hold everyone’s feet to the fire, no matter what team they say they’re on.
Whether you’re red, blue, or just burnt out, Harris’s story dares everyone to get loud, get real, and stop watching from the sidelines. Because if you don’t, there’s always someone ready to play you when you’re not paying attention.
President Donald Trump says the United States might one day get rid of federal income tax because of money the government collects from tariffs on imported goods. Tariffs are extra taxes the U.S. puts on products that come from other countries.
What Trump Is Saying
Trump has said that tariff money could become so large that it might allow the government to cut income taxes “almost completely.” He has also talked about possibly phasing out income tax over the next few years if tariff money keeps going up.
How Taxes Work Now
Right now, the federal government gets much more money from income taxes than from tariffs. Income taxes bring in trillions of dollars each year, while tariffs bring in only a small part of that total. Because of this gap, experts say tariffs would need to grow by many times to replace income tax money.
Questions From Experts
Many economists and tax experts doubt that tariffs alone could pay for the whole federal budget. They warn that very high tariffs could make many imported goods more expensive for shoppers in the United States. This could hit lower- and middle‑income families hardest, because they spend a big share of their money on everyday items.
What Congress Must Do
The president can change some tariffs, but only Congress can change or end the federal income tax. That means any real plan to remove income tax would need new laws passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. So far, there is no detailed law or full budget plan on this idea.
What It Means Right Now
For now, Trump’s comments are a proposal, not a change in the law. People and businesses still have to pay federal income tax under the current rules. The debate over using tariffs instead of income taxes is likely to continue among lawmakers, experts, and voters.
Conservative commentator Candace Owens has made explosive allegations that French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron orchestrated and financed a plot to assassinate her. Owens alleges that she was alerted by a high-ranking source within the French government who revealed that the assassination was to be carried out by an elite French police unit, the National Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN), along with the involvement of at least one Israeli operative. According to Owens, this “joint state operation” was motivated by her outspoken coverage and conspiratorial claims about Brigitte Macron, including controversial statements questioning the First Lady’s gender identity.
Owens further claims the payments for the assassination were funneled through a secret French elite club called Club des Cent, suggesting a sophisticated and well-financed scheme. She also links this alleged plot to the assassination of her late friend Charlie Kirk in 2025, suggesting that his killer received training from France’s 13th Foreign Legion Brigade and that these events are part of a larger multi-state conspiracy.
Despite these serious accusations, Owens has not publicly shared concrete evidence, and French, Israeli, and American authorities have not confirmed any part of the story. The Macron family has previously filed defamation lawsuits against Owens over her unfounded assertions about them, highlighting a tense and ongoing feud.
Owens has vowed to provide further details, including identities and financial proof, if given the opportunity, and has called on the public and patriotic investigators to examine the matter closely. While her claims have stirred widespread attention and heated debate across social media and conservative circles, they currently remain unsubstantiated allegations amid a highly charged political and media environment.
This controversy adds a new and dramatic layer to Owens’ volatile relationship with the Macrons, marking perhaps the most sensational claim so far in her ongoing public disputes with the French presidential couple.
Pras Michel, Grammy-winning rapper and founding member of the iconic group the Fugees, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for his role in a sprawling illegal campaign finance and foreign influence scheme. The sentencing was handed down on November 20, 2025, by U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in Washington, D.C., following Michel’s conviction in April 2023 on charges including conspiracy, money laundering, acting as an unregistered foreign agent, and witness tampering.
At the heart of the scandal was Michel’s involvement in funneling over $120 million from fugitive Malaysian financier Low Taek Jho—known as Jho Low—into the 2012 reelection campaign of former President Barack Obama. Prosecutors detailed how Michel helped hide the origin of foreign donations through shell companies and straw donors, violating U.S. campaign finance laws that prohibit foreign contributions. Beyond the Obama campaign, Michel also engaged in illegal lobbying efforts during the Trump administration to obstruct investigations into Low’s role in the notorious 1MDB scandal, a massive Malaysian sovereign wealth fund corruption case.
Prosecutors described Michel as having “betrayed his country for financial gain,” persistently lying and manipulating government entities over nearly a decade. They advocated for a life sentence, emphasizing the severity of his offenses and the threat posed to U.S. national security. Testimonies during the high-profile trial included notable figures such as Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Michel’s defense team condemned the harsh sentence as “entirely disproportionate,” arguing that similar cases resulted in lighter penalties, and pointed out that Michel received no espionage charges—a key consideration in foreign agent prosecutions. They announced plans to appeal the verdict and sentence. Following the prison term, Michel faces three years of supervised release and forfeiture of more than $64 million tied to the illegal campaign finance activity.
Michel, who shot to fame in the 1990s as part of the Fugees alongside Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, now confronts a dramatic fall from grace that underscores the extensive consequences of illicit foreign influence in American politics. Despite this setback, his representatives remain grateful for the support received, stating that this chapter does not mark the end of his journey.
This landmark case serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding U.S. elections from covert foreign interference and the serious repercussions for those who betray democratic principles for financial gain.bbc+4
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