Democrats Are Taking the Government Hostage—And They Want You to Blame Trump

Schumer and Senate Democrats are blocking funding, forcing a shutdown, and betting you won’t notice who’s really responsible.

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Good morning. In just a few days, the government could shut down—but not because of Republican inaction. The House already passed a funding bill. The only reason we’re here is because Senate Democrats are refusing to vote on it.

Schumer is playing politics, blocking a bill that prioritizes border security and spending cuts, all while pretending Republicans are the problem. The media will tell you it’s “GOP dysfunction.” The reality? Democrats would rather shut it all down than give Trump a win.

Meanwhile, Mayra Guillén is running for Congress to unseat Democrat Al Green after his embarrassing outburst at Trump’s speech. RFK Jr. is taking on Big Food, telling them to get rid of artificial dyes that are banned in Europe but still in American food. And the NIH just cut $2 million in taxpayer-funded woke nonsense.

We’ve got all that and more. Let’s get into it.

Democrats Push for Shutdown to Block GOP Spending Bill

We’re days away from a government shutdown, and Senate Democrats are making sure it happens.

After Republicans in the House passed a spending bill to keep the government open, Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats announced they’ll block it, claiming it doesn’t meet their demands. Their so-called solution? A short-term extension that does nothing but delay the fight for a few more weeks.

Let’s be clear—this is a power move. Democrats would rather shut down the government than pass a bill that prioritizes border security and cuts wasteful spending. Instead of negotiating, they’re banking on media spin to blame Republicans, hoping the American people won’t notice who actually walked away from the table.

A shutdown means federal workers furloughed, services halted, and chaos in Washington—all of which the Democrats are betting will hurt Trump more than them. But here’s the reality: the GOP already passed a bill to prevent this. The only reason the government shuts down on Friday is because Schumer and his allies want it to.

The question is, will Republicans hold the line, or will they cave under pressure? Because if history tells us anything, the people who yell the loudest about shutdowns are the same ones who make them happen. Read more

Mayra Guillén Takes On Al Green After His Disrespectful Outburst

Mayra Guillén, sister of slain Army soldier Vanessa Guillén, just announced she’s running for Congress—taking on Democrat Rep. Al Green in Texas. And she’s got a reason.

At Trump’s recent address to Congress, Green disrespected the moment, shouted over the speech, and was ejected out. That was the final straw for Guillén, who has spent years fighting for military reform after her sister was murdered in one of the Army’s most horrifying scandals. Now, she’s turning her activism into action.

Green has held this seat for two decades—but he might finally face a real challenge. Guillén is running as a Trump Republican in a district that has been shifting further away from old-school Democratic control. The political establishment never expected an outsider like her to step in, but after years of being ignored, she’s ready to take them on.

The race just got real. The question now is, will the voters of Texas stick with a career politician or back someone who actually fought for justice and got results? Read more

RFK Jr. Takes On Big Food—Artificial Dyes Have to Go

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just dropped the hammer on the food industry, telling major companies like PepsiCo and Kraft Heinz that it’s time to get rid of artificial dyes—now.

For years, studies have linked dyes like Red 3 and Yellow 5 to hyperactivity, allergies, and even cancer. Europe has already banned many of them, but in the U.S.? Big Food has been stuffing products with these chemicals while the FDA looks the other way.

Now, Kennedy is forcing the industry’s hand. Companies can either remove these dyes voluntarily, or face the possibility of federal bans. The processed food lobby is scrambling, claiming that eliminating artificial dyes would raise costs and lead to “consumer confusion.”

The real question: Why are these companies still using chemicals that other countries have already banned? Maybe because it’s cheap and easy, and they thought no one would call them out.

But that’s changing—and if Kennedy gets his way, America’s food supply might actually start looking like something fit for human consumption again. Read more

America’s $300 Trillion Lie—The Bureaucrats Won’t Tell You the Truth

For years, Washington has been lying about the national debt. They throw around numbers like $34 trillion, but that’s just what’s on the books. The real number? Over $300 trillion—and growing.

Decades of reckless spending, unfunded liabilities, and outright corruption have left America in a financial death spiral. Social Security, Medicare, government pensions—all of it built on money that doesn’t exist.

The worst part? The bureaucrats know this. They’ve known for years. Instead of fixing it, they print more money, take on more debt, and lie to your face about how “manageable” it all is.

There’s no easy way out. Either Washington cuts spending now, or we hit a wall so hard it makes 2008 look like a minor speed bump. The only question left is: Will politicians do something before it’s too late, or are they just hoping the collapse happens on someone else’s watch? Read more

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• Social Security Tightens Fraud Protections—Finally

  For years, fraudsters have been calling the Social Security Administration (SSA) and easily rerouting direct deposit payments to fraudulent accounts. Nearly 40% of direct deposit fraud came from these phone-based scams.

  That ends on March 29. From now on, bank account changes will require two-factor authentication (2FA) online or an in-person visit to an SSA office—just like how actual banks handle security.

  Every other SSA phone service remains unchanged, but when it comes to protecting seniors’ benefits, the days of low-effort fraud are over.

  NIH Slashes Woke Research Grants—Cuts Over $2M in Nonsense Spending

• The National Institutes of Health (NIH) just canceled several taxpayer-funded grants that had nothing to do with actual health and everything to do with identity politics. Here’s what just got the axe:

  • $620K for a “pregnancy prevention program” aimed at transgender boys

  • $699K for studying cannabis use among “sexual minority gender diverse individuals”

  • $740K for examining “social networks” among Black and Latino sexual minority men in New Jersey

  • $50K for assessing “sexual health” among LGBTQ+ Latinx youth in an agricultural community

  • $75K for researching structural racism

  In other words, over $2 million in taxpayer cash was about to be lit on fire—until now. NIH is finally cleaning house, but the bigger question remains: How many more of these ridiculous grants are still floating around?

"A government shutdown is not the end of the world—but $34 trillion in debt just might be."
— Unknown

The shutdown blame game is in full swing. Democrats know that if they can drag this out and let the media spin it, they can pin it on Republicans—even though they’re the ones refusing to negotiate.

Meanwhile, the old political guard is finally being challenged. Mayra Guillén is taking on an establishment Democrat. RFK Jr. is going after the food industry. The NIH just slashed woke spending. For the first time in years, the D.C. machine is getting some real pushback.

Here’s my take—this isn’t about a shutdown, it’s about control. The second Republicans actually fight back, Democrats manufacture a crisis. The question is: Will the GOP hold the line, or will they cave like usual?

~ Scott 🇺🇸

What do you think? Is this shutdown fight the moment Republicans finally stop backing down, or is it just another staged D.C. drama? Hit reply and let me know.