East Palestine, Ohio residents sound off on the Biden administration after the president said he is too ‘busy’ to visit their town after the catastrophic train crash

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“Biden’s ability to mess things up cannot be underestimated.”

Four years following the mysterious death of convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein while in jail, numerous questions still remain unanswered about his life, the extent of authorities’ knowledge, and the identities of his “clients.”

Recent court disclosures dating back 16 years, as reported by CNBC, reveal that federal authorities were aware of over $1 billion in human trafficking transactions during Epstein’s reported suicide at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City.

Mimi Liu, an attorney representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, disclosed these startling findings during a court appearance in Manhattan. She stated that JP Morgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, had notified the Department of the Treasury about these transactions following Epstein’s demise. This revelation adds even more complexity and intrigue to an already contentious legal battle.

“Epstein’s entire business with JPMorgan and JPMorgan’s entire business with Epstein was human trafficking,” she claimed outright, according to the outlet, which added:

The huge bank is being sued by the Virgin Islands government for allegedly facilitating sex trafficking by Epstein of young women when he was a JPMorgan customer from 1998 through 2013.

The attorney, referring to a $9 million block of transfers to women and suspicious withdrawals from Epstein’s accounts at JPMorgan, said it related to “facilitating” more than 20,000 sexual acts, given Epstein’s habit of paying several hundred dollars for each sexual encounter.

“JPMorgan was a full-service bank for Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking,” Liu argued during the hearing.

“The only reason that JPMorgan after 16 years reported the $1 billion in suspicious transactions was because he was arrested and then he was dead,” she noted further. “This was a CYA [cover your a–] reporting after 16 years of all of the monies flowing in his JPMorgan accounts after he was dead.”

The U.S. Virgin Islands have accused the bank of continuing to do business with Epstein for an extended period, despite numerous internal warning signs and his guilty plea to a sex crime in Florida in 2008.

Epstein reportedly took his own life in jail on August 10, 2019, approximately a month after he was arrested on federal charges related to child sex trafficking. In addition to his residence in Manhattan, he possessed a private island where he was accused of sexually exploiting young women and minors.

An attorney representing multiple women, who claimed that the FBI “completely neglected” its duty to investigate the late billionaire financier and convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, formally requested the Justice Department’s intervention in late May.

The attorney sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz, asserting that the FBI had knowledge of allegations against Epstein dating back to the 1990s but failed to take significant action, as reported by the UK Mirror.

“As counsel to many survivors of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking conspiracy, we write regarding the failure of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to properly, adequately, or timely investigate the sex trafficking of hundreds of girls and young women,” says the letter from lawyer Jennifer Freeman.

“The FBI utterly failed to investigate serious allegations involving Epstein’s, and perhaps others’, child sex abuse materials (CSAM), significant additional criminality which, until recently, has been disregarded, disrespected, and essentially denied,” it added.

“[I]n August of 1996 one of our clients, Maria Farmer, reported to the FBI that Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell had sexually abused her and that the two of them, together with others, were committing multiple, serious, sexual abuse crimes, including hands-on sexual abuse, against minors and vulnerable young women,” the letter continues.

“In addition, she reported to the FBI that Epstein, and perhaps others, appeared to be engaged in the production, possession, and distribution of sexually suggestive or exploitative images of children that could constitute CSAM,” the letter noted further.

Fox News’ Mark Levin takes a deep dive into the meaning of Labor Day on ‘Life, Liberty & Levin.’

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“Straight forward, no lies gaffes or other nonsense. Thanks for the post Mr Levin.”

Manhattan Institute fellow Daniel Di Martino joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and her trip to Latin America to support socialist governments.

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“Honestly South America can keep her. Would be a huge win for America”

The Biden administration is facing significant criticism over its plans to impose stricter regulations on dishwashers in American households. This move is part of a broader effort to address concerns related to climate change. A coalition of more than a dozen industry and consumer groups has strongly opposed these plans.

Previously, the administration had targeted gas stoves as part of its efforts to combat global warming. Now, dishwashers have come under scrutiny as part of the green agenda.

The Department of Energy (DOE) proposed new standards for dishwashers in May, arguing that these changes would reduce consumer costs and carbon emissions. The proposed rule aims to establish separate efficiency standards for power and water usage in both standard-size and compact dishwashers during their regular cycles.

In response to this proposal, a coalition led by the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) and consisting of 19 industry and consumer groups has criticized the plan and called for its withdrawal. They contend that the existing dishwasher standards are already causing problems for consumers, including longer cycle times.

The coalition argues that further tightening these standards, as proposed by the DOE, would likely exacerbate these issues while providing minimal additional savings. The DOE’s proposal seeks to reduce energy use by 27 percent and water use by 34 percent in new conventional household dishwashers in the U.S. or imported into the country.

These proposed changes would be implemented three years after the publication of the final rule, potentially taking effect in 2027. The DOE estimates that these new regulations would save consumers nearly $3 billion in utility bills over 30 years.

While the administration asserts that these regulations aim to reduce carbon pollution and combat climate change, the CEI-led coalition argues that they would lead to longer cycle times and decreased dishwasher performance, affecting reliability, cleaning, and drying.

“Though not well documented, the previous efficiency standards have led to other performance drawbacks,” the groups continued.

“For example, those who repair dishwashers have seen changes in reliability” resulting from DOE’s earlier actions.

“Both the frequency of repairs as well as their cost have risen.”

The coalition opposing the new dishwasher efficiency standards has highlighted adverse impacts on cleaning performance, citing instances where consumers need to run loads twice to achieve satisfactory cleanliness. Additionally, many models complying with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) earlier standards do not fully dry dishes.

The coalition argues that the new draft rule from the DOE would further undermine the advantages of using dishwashers over handwashing by ratcheting down energy and water limits that are already recognized as sources of problems.

Signatories of the letter to the DOE include The Heritage Foundation, Institute for Energy Research, Heartland Institute, American Consumer Institute, Americans for Prosperity, and American First Policy Institute.

This opposition to stricter dishwasher efficiency standards is part of a broader trend of the Biden administration implementing regulations on home appliances to address climate change. The administration has recently introduced stringent rules to reduce the use of coolants in air conditioning units and other appliances to combat global warming. However, experts suggest that these changes could lead to higher costs for consumers.

Furthermore, the administration has proposed rules targeting natural gas-powered appliances, potentially affecting many gas stoves on the market. This proposal has faced criticism from the gas appliance industry and lawmakers who argue that it will disproportionately impact lower-income individuals who may not be able to afford new compliant stoves and the necessary electrical adaptations.

Former Michigan gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon reacts to Nancy Pelosi’s comments about Trump supporters.

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“It’s time for Nancy to go home and bake some cookies for her grandchildren!”

Fox News host Laura Ingraham shares her concerns for America being run by a ‘gerontocracy’ on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

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“That is a crying shame that we have people in that condition running our country!!”

NASCAR has launched a paid “diversity internship” program that includes racial requirements that have raised concerns of discrimination against white individuals, potentially posing legal challenges.

The internship program’s “Program Requirements” prominently states as its first condition: “Be a member of one or more of the following races/ethnic minority classifications: Black or African American, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Latino or Hispanic, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.”

Professor David Bernstein from George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia School of Law has described NASCAR’s “diversity internship program” as “blatantly illegal” and noted it could be in violation of Title VII and the 1866 Civil Rights Act. He stressed that having a 100% quota for minorities in a position is illegal, even under generous interpretations of what’s allowed.

Furthermore, Bernstein suggested that individuals who experience racial discrimination in their application to the internship program might have legal grounds to file a lawsuit against NASCAR.

NASCAR’s “Drive for Diversity” campaign, of which the diversity internship program is a part, aims to establish an inclusive environment across all aspects of the NASCAR industry, recognizing the importance of diversity. However, some other programs under the “Drive for Diversity” umbrella also appear to have race-based eligibility requirements.

For example, the “Pit Crew Development Program” is described as a comprehensive training initiative for aspiring pit crew members who are minorities or females. Similarly, the “Driver Development Program” claims to provide coaching, mentorship, and development opportunities for top minority and female drivers.

Both of these programs restrict applicants based on their race, specifying eligibility only for those belonging to certain ethnic minority classifications, such as African American, Hispanic, Latino, Asian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian.

It’s important to note that while NASCAR’s “Drive for Diversity” programs appear to incorporate racial restrictions, the company’s job posting website emphasizes its status as an equal-opportunity employer. According to the website, NASCAR is committed to attracting and retaining the best-qualified candidates, and it states that all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race.

‘The Five’ co-hosts discuss the issue of aging politicians and recent health scares that sparked a term limit debate.

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“I would vote for term limits on the Senate and the house!”

Fox News’ Griff Jenkins reports on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., criticizing the Biden administration’s border policies, calling it a crisis and saying it is ‘dictated by politics.’

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“Shut the border down”