Trump Will Take Control of the Midterms–If This Florida Lawyer Gets His Way Peter Ticktin, an 80-year-old South Florida lawyer, is pushing to influence the upcoming midterm elections by urging President Donald Trump to issue an executive order that would allow the president to oversee the voting process. Ticktin claims foreign interference is threatening the integrity of the elections, citing alleged automated voting fraud spanning from Venezuela to Michigan and Beijing. He argues that Trump must act to prevent foreign actors from manipulating the outcome, stating, “The only reason Donald Trump is in office now is because the computer data center in Belgrade, Serbia, was disabled by certain American actors in 2024.” Ticktin accuses the Chinese, the World Economic Forum, and Democrats of conspiring to secure a Senate majority next year to impeach Trump and Vice President JD Vance, replacing him with New York congressman Hakeem Jeffries. Ticktin’s efforts are rooted in a decades-long relationship with Trump, dating back to their time as classmates at the New York Military Academy. He detailed their history in his 2020 book, What Makes Trump Tick, and was part of Trump’s legal team in a 2022 lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others, which alleged a racketeering scheme to fabricate false allegations against Trump’s 2016 campaign. The case was dismissed as “frivolous” by a federal judge, with sanctions imposed on the lawyers involved, including Ticktin. Despite this, Ticktin maintains his credibility with Trump, claiming they have a long-standing trust. Ticktin has been advocating for election reforms for at least a year, recently following up with Trump via email.#trump #world_economic_forum #hakeem_jeffries #peter_ticktin #new_york_military_academy
Fetterman Urges Democrats to Back Mullin for DHS Secretary Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) is calling on Democratic lawmakers to support Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s (R-Okla.) nomination for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), arguing that the Republican senator deserves a chance to lead the agency. Fetterman, who has previously expressed skepticism about the political divide in the Senate, reiterated his intention to vote for Mullin’s confirmation during a recent interview. However, he acknowledged uncertainty about how many Democrats would follow suit, emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation. Fetterman’s comments came as Mullin prepares to appear before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for his confirmation hearing. During the interview, Fetterman criticized the political gridlock, questioning why Democrats should withhold support from a candidate who shares his priorities on border security and immigration enforcement. “Why can’t you just give someone a chance?” he asked, reflecting his frustration with the party’s reluctance to back Mullin despite his qualifications. The push for Mullin’s confirmation follows President Trump’s decision to replace Kristi Noem as DHS secretary, a move that drew mixed reactions from Democrats. While some praised the move as a response to Noem’s handling of immigration and FEMA oversight, others argued that a personnel change alone would not address systemic issues within the agency. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) stressed that “a change in personnel is not sufficient. We need a change in policy,” highlighting the broader concerns about DHS operations. Mullin’s nomination also comes amid a prolonged government shutdown of the DHS, which has been stalled for over a month due to funding disputes.#department_of_homeland_security #sen_john_fetterman #sen_markwayne_mullin #hakeem_jeffries
Most Vocal Democrats Silent On Donations From Epstein-Linked Billionaire Democrats who have been most vocal about the Epstein files have remained quiet about their financial ties to Reid Hoffman, a billionaire LinkedIn co-founder who maintained contact with the convicted sex offender long after publicly claiming their relationship had ended. Hoffman, who has donated tens of millions to Democratic causes, has supported politicians who have criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein case, including Sen. Adam Schiff, Rep. Ro Khanna, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. New emails released by the Department of Justice reveal Hoffman stayed in touch with Epstein years after he initially stated their connection had ended. Khanna, a co-sponsor of the bill that forced the release of Epstein’s files, has received $35,600 in campaign donations from Hoffman since 2011, including $7,000 in June 2025, according to FEC records. Khanna told PBS News in February that anyone who visited Epstein’s island “needs to be investigated under oath,” though he has not directly acknowledged Hoffman’s visit. However, some of Khanna’s claims about the Epstein case have been inaccurate. He described six individuals on the House floor as “wealthy, powerful men that the DOJ hid,” but The Guardian reported that four of the men he named had no connection to Epstein. Khanna criticized the DOJ for failing to protect survivors and for creating confusion about Epstein’s alleged activities. Frustration over the DOJ’s handling of the Epstein files has grown since Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed in February 2025 she had a “client list” on her desk. Conservative influencers were later handed binders at the White House with little new information.#adam_schiff #pam_bondi #hakeem_jeffries #reid_hoffman #ro_khanna
