FBI hides DEI staff as Kash Patel waits to clean house

INTENDED FOR INTERNAL DISTRIBUTION ONLY VIEW EMAIL IN BROWSER DATE: TUESDAY, 01.28.25 LAST UPDATE: 09:16 AM ET PREPARED BY: CB, RR, JB, SK, BM TODAY'S BOOKINGS We have the following scheduled for today's program: BOTTOM OF HOUR 1 GUEST: Gov. Ron DeSantis TOPIC: The time is NOW for action on illegal immigration. TOP OF HOUR 2 GUEST: Sheriff Wayne Ivey TOPIC: How local law enforcement in Florida is cracking down on illegal immigration in light of President Trump's executive orders. BOTTOM OF HOUR 2 GUEST: Calley Means TOPIC: Why it is IMPERATIVE that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is confirmed as the Health and Human Services secretary. TOP OF HOUR 3 GUEST: CJ Pearson TOPIC: New York Magazine crops black conservatives out of its cover photo of an inauguration party to push narrative that "almost everyone is white." BOTTOM OF HOUR 3 GUEST: Sen. Mike Lee TOPIC: What are letters of marque and reprisal, and how can they be used to weaken drug cartels? ARCHIVES Here are some highlights from this day on previous shows: Jan. 28, 2011 - Riots in Egypt... Would founders like what they would see today?... Violent rhetoric continues... Constitutional law... How masculine is Glenn?... Historical accuracy is essential to arguing our opinions... Our involvement with Egypt is two-faced...

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HEADLINES - RAW & UNVERIFIED News... FBI reshuffles DEI staff ahead of Patel's likely leadership While the FBI shut down its Office of Diversity and Inclusion following Trump's election, insiders reveal DEI staff were quietly reassigned to other roles. Former agents warn of plans to stall Kash Patel's reforms as Trump's bold pick for FBI director awaits Senate confirmation. The New York Times Still Refuses To Admit Kash Patel Was Right About Russiagate Few people understand the FBI's Russia hoax abuses as well as Kash Patel, which is probably why the New York Times hates him. In letter to Secretary of State Rubio, Democrats defend DEI "We are deeply troubled by early steps the Trump administration has taken to sideline, remove, or reassign many apolitical, career foreign service and civil service professionals at the Department without cause." The lawmakers urged Rubio to reverse the anti-DEI movement, though that seems unlikely. Trump fires inspectors general following promise to make watchdogs independent after past missteps Trump put into motion long-held plans to revamp the government watchdogs that oversee federal agencies, especially after members of Congress have repeatedly raised concerns about the watchdog offices covering for their agencies instead of facilitating accountability. Trump's FEMA Executive Order Takes Aim At Supervisor Who Told Workers To Skip His Supporters "There are serious concerns of political bias in FEMA," Trump wrote in the executive order. Colorado GOP concerned as committee considers ban on 'majority of guns' in the state A bill further restricting firearm access in the state will appear before a committee Tuesday in the Colorado General Assembly. When it comes to new friends, Republicans should trust but verify Conservatives value compassion, kindness, and tolerance, but growing our coalition should never mean compromising our principles or forgetting past attacks from new allies. Poll: LA Mayor Karen Bass Wildfire Response Approval Rating 37% Poll shows that Rick Caruso would beat Bass in a rematch if the mayoral election were held today. Supreme Court won't weigh Mississippi's voting ban for felons It's the second time in recent years the high court has been asked to overturn the state's voting ban for some felonies, though the cases used different legal arguments. The justices also rejected the 2023 attempt. Lawmakers in New York seek to make 'masked harassment' a crime New York lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would make it a crime to wear face masks to harass or threaten someone in response to recent incidents of intimidation by face-covered demonstrators.

Politics... Trump engages press more in first 24 hours than Biden did in first 100 days President Trump answered 75 questions on day one, while Biden answered just 51 questions during his first three months in office. NY Post Editorial: Senators, vote 'no' to RFK Jr. — who's still a 'radical left lunatic' hazardous to our health RFK Jr. has undermined Trump before, and there is every indication he would do it again. Speaker Johnson Predicts House GOP Will Expand Majority In 2026 With Dems In 'Disarray' "Their platform has to be rewritten whole cloth." Democrats move to condemn Trump pardons of violent Jan. 6 defendants All Democrats and independents who caucus with them signed onto the resolution. Sen. John Fetterman was not on an initial version of the resolution circulated Monday morning, but a spokesperson confirmed later he supports the effort. John Fetterman among top presidential contenders in 2028: Report While Fetterman presents himself as a moderate and is strong on Israel, he's been a completely reliable Democrat vote, including opposing Pete Hegseth. Fetterman flummoxes lefty hosts of 'The View' by saying Trump's NYC hush-money trial was 'politically motivated' "I'm on record criticizing, going after Hunter Biden. And I also agree that the [Trump hush-money] trial in this city, in New York, was politically motivated," Fetterman said. "That wouldn't otherwise have been prosecuted if it was someone else." Economy... Attorneys Challenge Bank Of America's Claims It Doesn't Discriminate Against Conservatives On Friday, Bank of America spokesman Bill Halldin told the Federalist, "We're not changing our policy, because we never refuse to provide service based on religious or political beliefs." Immigration... Inaction, not inability: Trump moves undercut Dem defense of Biden During the 2024 presidential campaign, Biden and Harris repeatedly blamed Trump for torching a bipartisan immigration bill and insisted that the commander in chief could not move to secure the border without support from Congress. Mayors Of Boston, Chicago, Denver, And NYC Called To Testify In Congress Over Sanctuary City Policies "Sanctuary jurisdictions and their misguided and obstructionist policies hinder the ability of federal law enforcement officers to effectuate safe arrests and remove dangerous criminals," committee chairman Rep. James Comer wrote in the letters to each mayor. Chicago locals slam CNN for ignoring criminals in migrant raid coverage Chicago residents accused CNN of bias for focusing on deported families while ignoring arrests of gang members, murderers, and a convicted pedophile during ICE raids led by border czar Tom Homan. Mexico has received 4,094 migrants deported from US, president says However, according to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, the first week of Trump's administration reflected no increase in deportations of Mexican nationals compared to previous years. ICE Raids Begin In Colony Ridge, Texas ICE officials have conducted an unknown number of raids in Colony Ridge. Among those arrested is believed to be an El Salvadorian illegal alien wanted for murder, Liberty Sheriff Bobby Rader said. US Border Patrol Agents Exchange Gunfire With Mexico Drug Cartel: Reports NewsNation's Ali Bradley reported that while the suspected cartel has fired shots from the Mexican side of the territory for years, things in the area have escalated "in unprecedented ways since President Trump was elected — even giving orders to shoot at agents recently." BBC: Trump's apparent message to the world in Colombia face-off — cooperate or else Colombia's offense was refusing to allow two U.S. flights carrying deported migrants to land because they were military, not civilian, transport planes. That was enough to prompt Trump to threaten to drop the hammer. Colombian president's daughter shades Trump's deportation feud: 'For every Colombian deported, we will return a gringo' Is there anyone in the U.S. who has an issue with Colombia returning Americans who are in that country illegally? Babylon Bee: Democrats Once Again Concerned About Who Will Pick Their Crops Just as they did back in the 1860s, Democrats voiced opposition to any policy changes that would cause them to lose an overwhelming percentage of the staff they keep around to pick all of the produce in their fields. WAR News... Reuters: Trump takes aim at DEI, COVID expulsions and transgender troops Trump signed a series of executive orders on Monday that remove diversity, equity, and inclusion from the military, reinstate thousands of troops who were kicked out for refusing COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic, and one that appeared to be aimed at transgender troops. No One Is Being Banned From The Military Despite media framing, the order doesn't bar transgender individuals from enlisting, only from receiving special accommodations. Trump signs executive order to develop 'Iron Dome for America' Trump said that the construction of an Iron Dome-like shield for the U.S. is a top priority for him on Monday, calling for "immediate" work to be done on the project before signing an executive order. Tuskegee Airmen legacy rebukes modern DEI extremes The story of the Tuskegee Airmen highlights true perseverance against systemic racism, underscoring why modern DEI arguments often fall short. Conservatives rightly separate honoring such legacies from opposing divisive DEI practices. Israel... Doubling down, Trump suggests Gazans better off somewhere not 'associated with violence' "I'd like to get them living in an area where they can live without disruption and revolution and violence," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday. WaPo Cites Sanctioned Terror Financier in Sympathetic Piece Highlighting 'Palestinian Prisoners' Freed in Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal In one case, the Washington Post described the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine terror organization as a "small leftist armed group." Netanyahu aiming to meet Trump at White House next week in first visit by foreign leader Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader to meet Trump in his second term, a gesture from the Republican president to the Israeli leader in return for him acceding to pressure to reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. Ukraine - Russia... Why is Ukraine struggling to mobilize its citizens to fight? The war put the already weak social contract to the test. All of a sudden, a state that had hardly been present in Ukrainians' lives demanded that they sacrifice themselves for its survival.

China... China to Accept Citizens in US Illegally After Trump Threats "China will receive people who are confirmed as Chinese nationals from the mainland after verification. The Chinese government firmly opposes any form of illegal migration." Trump says Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok Trump on Monday said Microsoft was in talks to acquire TikTok. He further suggested that he would like to see a bidding war over the popular platform. Canada... Canada's Freeland Calls for Summit of Nations Targeted by Trump A key candidate running to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister is calling for an international summit to hammer out a joint response to Trump's tariff and sovereignty threats. Europe... British voters support Trump's policies favoring hardline border measures and 'two gender' stance in blind poll Voters support many of Trump's key policies when presented without his name attached, according to a new poll. Bill Gates rips Elon Musk for 'populist stirring' in Europe: 'This is insane s***' "I think in the U.S., foreigners aren't allowed to give money; other countries maybe should adopt safeguards to make sure superrich foreigners aren't distorting their elections." Covering for Their Own Failures, UK Officials Blame Violent Crime on Access to Knives Instead of addressing crime's root causes or targeting dangerous individuals, the U.K. doubles down on knife restrictions and mass surveillance, punishing law-abiding citizens while criminals remain undeterred. Ex-NATO commander slams woke British Navy as it renames submarine to avoid upsetting French "This is just craven political correctness and ideology gone mad." Middle East... Trump Has a New NATO — in the Middle East The U.S., Bahrain, and the U.K. have formed a partnership focused on defense, trade, and technology, aiming to stabilize the region, counter Iranian aggression, and challenge China's growing influence.

Asia... Modi congratulates 'dear friend' Trump on return to White House in first official phone call "We are committed to a mutually beneficial and trusted partnership. We will work together for the welfare of our people and towards global peace, prosperity, and security," Modi wrote on X.

Entertainment... Selena Gomez Deletes IG Video of Herself Sobbing over Illegal Aliens Being Deported After Backlash Film and TV star Selena Gomez deleted a video of herself crying over the mass deportation of accused child rapists, human and drug traffickers, gang members, and other violent criminals after receiving public backlash. Roseanne Barr to make new show about a family who 'saves America with guns, the Bible, petty crime, and alcoholism' She warned it will contain "very offensive ideas and a lot of swearing."

Media... Jim Acosta is leaving CNN The anti-Trump anchor was reportedly offered CNN's midnight timeslot. A tale of two pardons: Which did the media spend 1,300% more time on, Trump's or Biden's? Some networks spent less than a minute discussing President Biden pre-emptively pardoning his family.

LGBTQIA2S+... Scott Bessent Eclipses Buttigieg to Become Highest-Ranking Gay Official in Nation's History We eagerly await the endless media puff pieces.

AI... Is This New Chinese AI a 'Sputnik Moment'? The AI insider notes that projects like Stargate aim to go far beyond the chatbot level. He analogized DeepSeek and current chatbots as the equivalent of running one experiment at a time; the American AI projects currently in the works, he argues, will be comparable to running millions simultaneously. The USA vs. China AI race may define Trump's second term DeepSeek shocks the tech world, but some remain skeptical.

Technology... Google says it will change Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' in Maps app after government updates "We've received a few questions about naming within Google Maps," the company said in an X post. "We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources."

Animals... DC is America's loneliest city. Can 1,000 robotic pets help? Some senior residents are receiving battery-powered cats and dogs thanks to a new program from three local nonprofit groups. California students photograph mammal never caught on film In a 7,000-foot-high marshy spot in the cold, rugged eastern Sierra mountains, students were offered a glimpse of an elusive creature: the Mount Lyell shrew, the only known California mammal never photographed alive.

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