Montana files multistate lawsuit against Biden admin over 'Bidenbucks' scheme



Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration Tuesday in concert with his fellow Republican attorneys general in Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska, in hopes of neutralizing President Joe Biden's Executive Order 14019.

Citing multiple harms traceable to the implementation of Biden's get-out-the-vote operation — including procedural harms and harms to states' sovereign interests — the plaintiffs asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas to declare EO 14019 and its implementation "unlawful and unconstitutional."

The red-state lawsuit, which comes on the heels of a Blaze News report highlighting the few efforts by various Republican officials across the country to kneecap the alleged "election interference" scheme, also requests that the court vacate and enjoin all agency actions implementing the order.

Mike Howell, executive director of the Heritage Foundation's government watchdog Oversight Project, recently told Blaze News that "a ton of damage has been done already, but it's not too late to at least mitigate this constitutional disaster where the incumbent administration is using their power and our money to ensure their own re-election."

"We're at the stage now where more states should be stepping up and taking overt action instead of just asking questions and complaining," added Howell.

Biden's March 2021 EO, often referred to by Howell and other critics as "Bidenbucks," effectively compels federal agencies — such as the Departments of Treasury, of Labor, of Interior, and of Veterans Affairs — to mobilize and register elements of historically Democratic voting blocs along with potentially ineligible voters.

According to the leftist think tank whose recommendations ostensibly inspired the order, the implementation of the order could result in "approximately 3 million new or updated voter registrations per year." That could help hand the election over to the Democrats in what is shaping up to be a tight race.

Knudsen's complaint accuses Biden of seeking to "convert the federal bureaucracy into a voter registration organization and to turn every interaction between a federal bureaucrat and a member of the public into a voter registration pitch."

'I will not stand by while the Biden-Harris administration attempts to shamelessly garner votes by employing its own agencies to register voters.'

This conversion alone is troubling given that the administrative state overwhelmingly leans left and has evidenced its antipathy to Trump in recent years.

For instance, in the 2016 election, The Hill reported that 95% of all campaign donations from 14 government agencies went to Clinton. In 2020, the majority of federal employees again donated to the Democratic candidate.

It is unlikely that President Donald Trump has endeared himself to the federal bureaucracy in the years since. After all, he has entertained the possibility of once again making it easier to remove insubordinate and poorly performing federal employees.

The lawsuit further claims that Biden's secretive transmogrification of the partisan federal bureaucracy into a voter registration organization "exceeds any authority executive entities have under federal law, violates the Constitution, threatens States' attempt to regulate voter registration, and thus ultimately undermines the voter registration systems set up by the states."

"Fair elections are an essential part of our country's republic. Congress gave the states the power to oversee elections years ago," Attorney General Austin Knudsen told Blaze News in a statement.

"I will not stand by while the Biden-Harris administration attempts to shamelessly garner votes by employing its own agencies to register voters and disregard states' own voter registration systems, putting the integrity of our elections at risk," added the Montana AG.

When asked what Montana will do in the event this lawsuit ultimately proves unsuccessful, a spokeswoman for Knudsen told Blaze News, "It's too early to tell what further action we might take, but Attorney General Knudsen will not stand by while the president and his agencies overstep their authority and would fight federal overreach no matter the administration. It is his job to protect the rights of Montanans."

Other red-state coalitions have taken legal action in recent months in hopes of axing the order and protecting the rights of their respective residents.

For instance, Secretaries of State Jay Ashcroft of Missouri and John Thurston of Arkansas filed a lawsuit late last month accusing Biden of unlawfully seeking "to use federal government resources to aid Democrat campaigns by enlisting the immense federal bureaucracy in a get-out-the-vote and ballot harvesting campaign."

West Virginia, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Wyoming filed an amici curiae brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on May 28 "asking the Court to rule that Executive Order No. 14019 is unconstitutional and violates the authority granted to the states to administer elections by the United States Constitution."

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Oklahoma will become the latest state to criminalize illegal immigration — if Gov. Stitt gets on board



The Biden administration has proven unwilling or at the very least unable to prevent millions of illegal aliens from stealing into the United States. Facing the fallout of the federal government's failure to effectively enforce immigration law and secure America's borders, Republican lawmakers across the country have begun empowering their respective states to pick up the slack.

Oklahoma is poised to become the latest state to criminalize illegal immigration, assuming Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) does not ultimately side with Democrats and future waves of illegal aliens on the issue.

The bill

The state House passed House Bill 4156 last week in a 77-20 vote along party lines. The state Senate followed suit on Tuesday, approving the bill in a 39-8 vote. The bill is now headed to Gov. Stitt's desk for ratification.

HB 4156 would have the Sooner State recognize that a person "commits an impermissible occupation if the person is an alien and willfully and without permission enters and remains in the State of Oklahoma without having first obtained legal authorization to enter the United States."

An illegal alien convicted of committing an "impermissible occupation" is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding one year and/or by a fine not exceeding $500. Additionally, an illegal alien convicted under the new law would be required to leave the state within 72 hours of his conviction or release from custody.

For repeat offenses, illegal aliens will be charged with felonies punishable by up to two years in prison and/or a heftier fine. Again, upon conviction or release — whichever comes first — unlawfully imported convicts will be sent packing.

The legislation stresses that the presence of illegal aliens inside Oklahoma "is a matter of statewide concern," and as such, all local governments are to be barred from adopting sanctuary policies that conflict with HB 4156.

Gov. Stitt told Public Radio Tulsa last week, "President Biden is not using the tools in his belt to secure the southern border. So, yes, states are stepping up to say we're going to make it very difficult to come here illegally, not follow our rules."

“I'm not going to make a decision right now whether I'll sign it or not,” Stitt said, days ahead of the state Senate's successful vote on HB 4156. "There's too many variables on what's in the bill. Our team, we'll look at it, and we'll review that."

The framing

Republican state Sen. Tom Woods said in a statement, "I am proud to have taken this vote that will better protect Oklahomans and crack down on illegal immigration in our state."

"The failed border policies by the federal government have made it necessary for states to take the law into their own hands and craft policies to ensure we know who is coming here and eliminate criminal organizations," continued Woods. "The influx of illegal immigration has created a dire situation, and we are seeing an increased amount of illegal marijuana grows, drugs, and organized criminal activity that needs to be eradicated. This bill will give law enforcement the tools necessary to deport criminals."

State Sen. Jessica Garvin (R), the first Hispanic woman elected to serve in the Oklahoma legislature, defended the bill, stressing it was incumbent upon those who seek to migrate to the United States to do so legally.

"My grandparents legally immigrated to the United States from Mexico and went through the naturalization process to become citizens," Garvin said in a statement. "Their journey is emblematic of the appropriate pathway to citizenship, and the majority of legal immigrants want others to come here through the proper channels as well."

Democratic state Sen. Michael Brooks of Oklahoma City blasted the bill, suggesting it would have been better to alternatively give state IDs or driver's licenses to migrants "who comply with specific requirements, including paying state and federal income tax."

Echoing the recent suggestion by Denver's Democratic Mayor Mike Johnson, who suggested that illegal aliens serve to provide businesses with an exploitable workforce, Brooks stressed, "Immigrants make up seven percent of Oklahoma's labor force, most often in hard-to-fill jobs in hospitality, agriculture, and construction. ... Oklahoma has 33,000 undocumented immigrants who pay about $26 million annually in state income tax. We're already facing workforce shortages. How will we fill those jobs or make up that $26 million?"

Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Treat (R) underscored that the "Oklahoma legislature is taking the necessary action to protect our citizens. Doing nothing is unconscionable and this legislation is the appropriate measure to keep Oklahomans safe and uphold the rule of law."

The pattern

Whereas Democrat-run states and cities have in years past adopted sanctuary laws and policies at odds with federal immigration law, a growing number of Republican-run states are embracing laws and policies in the spirit of federal law.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) ratified Senate Bill 4 in December, making illegal entry into the Lone Star State a class B misdemeanor and enabling state officials to deport illegal aliens. The law would have gone into full effect last month were it not for the meddling of the Biden Department of Justice, presently tying up the legislation in the court system.

"Four years ago, the United States had the fewest illegal border crossings in decades," Abbott said in a statement. "It was because of four policies put in place by the Trump administration that led to such a low number of illegal crossings."

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) ratified a bill on April 10 enabling state police to arrest and deport certain illegal aliens. Reynolds reiterated, "The Biden administration has failed to enforce our nation’s immigration laws, putting the protection and safety of Iowans at risk."

Republican legislators in the Louisiana Senate passed Senate Bill 388 earlier this month. If passed by the state House and ratified, then illegal aliens caught by local authorities could face up to one year in prison and $4,000 in fines.

State Sen. Valarie Hodges (R) noted on X, "It is imperative that, WE, as a State, protect our citizens in this time of invasion from the crime, drugs, and human trafficking that come with an open border."

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Exposing the Secret White House Plans for America’s SABOTAGE | Glenn TV | Ep 335

Exposing the Secret White House Plans for America’s SABOTAGE | Glenn TV | Ep 335

‘Destruction by design’: The elites’ playbook ‘to bring Lady Liberty down’



When you take an honest look at America right now – heightened crime, open borders, mass censorship, corrupt media, declining faith in our election system – you might say we’re living in chaos.

But you’d be wrong.

“What's happening today isn't chaos because the definition of chaos is complete disorder and confusion,” says Glenn Beck. “I think this is very well thought out.”

“The current destruction of America that we are experiencing today is by design” – specifically by elites who are “very smart,” “very evil,” and have a “playbook to bring Lady Liberty down to her knees,” Glenn says.

This all started during President George W. Bush’s term, when he decided to “violate the free market to save the free market.”

“Then Obama took it up the next level; Trump then delayed it – slowed it down [and] actually put us in reverse,” and now the current administration and other powerful elites are “finishing the fundamental transformation of America,” he explains.

The raid of Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s most recent $354 million fraud verdict, the seven federal investigations of Elon Musk, and even YouTube’s demonetization of Glenn are just a few examples of the regime’s plan to “purge anyone that they can use policy to stop.”

And yet, just last week, “Biden's own Justice Department declared that they won't be pursuing charges against the president because he was too mentally incompetent to stand trial,” says Glenn, adding that “too brain-dead to answer questions” means he’s “too brain-dead to run the country.”

But most agree at this point that Biden isn’t actually running the country but is serving as a puppet (and not a very good one) for those who are calling the shots.

Which raises the question: Who is steering the ship?

To find out, watch the video below.


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Did Biden's Order of 'Self-Defense' Strikes on Iran Proxies in Syria Spark World War 3? | 10/27/23

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In praise of housework



If you knew me in my earlier 20s, well, I’m sorry. You might remember one of my key personality traits was being a huge mess. My nickname for my car was “my subconscious.” On any given day, books, makeup, receipts, clothes, and all manner of mess lay strewn about the passenger area haphazardly. People on TikTok have since named this sort of thing “rat girl aesthetic.” Fair.

Between then and now, I had three babies (in three years!). I’ve since learned that people are very strangely open about their vasectomies. Anyway, the spirit of anti-natalism is definitely in the air, but of the comments I get about my little litter, most are not coming from a genuinely Malthusian sentiment or judgment. Instead, I sense a sincerer attitude of personal deficiency or incapability.

I couldn’t handle that. How do you manage?

If they only knew! I am still very early on in my motherhood journey, and in many ways I’m still a big mess. But if there is anything I’ve realized over the past few years, it’s that personal organization, cleanliness, and structure are the bedrock of a happy life. So … how do I manage?

To be frank, I’ve become rigid in all the ways I once flew by the seat of my pants. I schedule every day according to my “rule of life.” (More on that another time.) Every hour of the day has a purpose, whether that’s prayer, playing, cleaning, cooking, or writing. And while I have to remain flexible, because babies are complicated, simply knowing what to expect and holding myself to a high standard has a tremendously positive impact on the entire home.

Therapists have recently rebranded this as “executive function.” For America’s founders, it was “self-government.” I prefer the Augustine quote: “Peace is the tranquility of order.” In Latin, tranquillitas ordinis.

In Augustine’s view, to borrow the words of Canadian philosopher and theologian Donald Demarco:

Human beings have lived disorderly lives ever since they were wounded by Original Sin. Their souls became “restless.” This restlessness (inquietum) created a longing for peace. But peace would always remain elusive as long as it is regarded as a direct object of choice. We cannot choose peace the way we can pluck an apple from an apple tree. We must choose something else before we are eligible to experience peace. That something else, Augustine tells us, is order. But there are many different kinds of order. What is the specific order that this great saint has in mind? It is an order of virtuous acts that lead to God. Augustine’s most celebrated phrase appears in the beginning of his Confessions: “Our hearts are restless and will not rest until they find rest in You" (cor nostrum inquietum est donc requiescat in Te).

Ultimately, these little decisions made every day — to make the bed, to check off your to-do list, to cook healthy meals, to reset the kitchen before sleep — aren’t for their own sake, at least not entirely. Without a sense of eternity, it’s difficult to see why “executive function” matters aside from being a clear boon to mental health.

The knowledge that we are refining ourselves for higher purposes — ultimately, communion with God — adds a profundity to household tasks that makes them simultaneously more urgent and more enjoyable. And in so doing, we prepare our homes and hearts to welcome the King of peace.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink just revealed his plan to 'FORCE behaviors'



Surely by now you’ve heard of BlackRock, the largest money management company on the planet, that is spearheading ESG scores and driving up the price of homes in the U.S.

And even though the firm has $10 trillion in assets under its management, Larry Fink, the chairman and CEO, isn’t satisfied.

He also needs to control you.

Here are a few things Mr. Fink said at a recent conference:

“Behaviors are going to have to change.”

“You have to force behaviors, and at BlackRock, we are forcing behaviors.”

“If you don’t achieve these levels of impact, your compensation could be impacted.”

Pat Gray is outraged by the flagrant overreach.

“Force is the plan of Satan,” he says. “It is the opposite of God's plan for us, and it's the opposite of everything this nation was founded on and stands for.”

“We gotta stand up to this ESG situation, this diversity and equity garbage,” he continues.

“BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street – I mean, those are the companies that … run the show,” adds Keith Malinak.


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Florida agriculture chief vows to defy Gov. DeSantis' order to lower flags in honor of Rush Limbaugh



Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried (D) announced Monday that she will instruct offices under her control to defy Gov. Ron DeSantis' order to lower the flags in the state to half-staff in honor of conservative talk radio legend Rush Limbaugh, who passed away last week.

What are the details?

Limbaugh, a longtime resident of Palm Beach, Florida, passed away at 70 on Wednesday from lung cancer, and will be buried in the state. DeSantis announced Friday during a news conference that "once the date of interment for Rush is announced, we're going to be lowering flags to half-staff."

"There's not much that needs to be said, the guy was an absolute legend," DeSantis said of Limbaugh. "He was a friend of mine and just a great person."

But some Democrats expressed outrage over the Republican governor's decision to honor Limbaugh, who was idolized by many on the political right but despised by many on the left.

Fried, whom the Tampa Bay Times noted is the only statewide elected Democrat, issued a statement declaring outright that she will openly refuse to carry out the order.

"Lowering to half-staff the flag of the United States of America is a sacred honor that pays respect to fallen heroes and patriots," Fried said in a statement. "It is not a partisan political tool. Therefore, I will notify all state offices under my direction to disregard the Governor's forthcoming order to lower flags for Mr. Limbaugh – because we will not celebrate hate speech, bigotry, and division."

The agriculture chief added, "Lowering the flag should always reflect unity, not division, and raising our standards, not lowering them. Our flags will remain flying high to celebrate the American values of diversity, inclusion, and respect for all."

According to WFLA-TV, "Fried's office oversees a number of state facilities, including nine regional licensing offices, 38 state forests, and 23 agricultural law enforcement inspection stations."

The Hill reached out to DeSantis' office for comment in reaction to Fried's statement on Monday, but did not receive an immediate response.

Also, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman, also a Democrat, announced in a tweet that city flags also won't be lowered to honor Limbaugh. Instead, the flags will be lowered to honor Pinellas County sheriff's deputy Michael Magli, who died last week after he was struck by a pickup truck, Kriseman said.

Anything else?

Limbaugh's widow, Kathryn, also announced Monday that a virtual memorial service will be held in the coming weeks to give tribute to her husband, Fox News reported.

"We are in the initial stages of planning a celebration of life that will be able to be viewed by all of the audience and friends and extended family at some point in the near future," Mrs. Limbaugh said. "We don't have an exact date just yet, we're working on some of the logistics."

Joe Biden has Already Enacted a Long List of Executive Orders

Joe Biden has Already Enacted a Long List of Executive Orders