Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant, denied knowledge of Epstein’s crimes in an interview with the House Oversight Committee. Gross is the latest witness to testify in the panel’s Epstein investigation. MS NOW’s Ari Melber reports. (The Beat’s YouTube:
Did the Democrats set up Epstein to be their Madam? The Democrats keep returning to this case because they are lost in the woods of history with their own platform. They are a splintered party without any leadership and their fishing pole keeps reeling Epstein in; \ and, now let’s find out who signed off on all of the funds throughout the years that were spent on furnishing ladies of the night.
Surely, the ladies can give more information to solve this, especially the leading lady?
They keep trying to blame others when the story hasn’t touched the ground as to who in government set up Epstein?
Time to circle back and establish who furnished all of this money for these resorts all over the world before we take another step. He had an open bank account to be able to perform his magic.
Federal Lawsuit Just Exposed 873,000 Ghost Voters Sitting on California Election Rolls
June 5, 2026
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California signed a legal settlement promising to clean its voter rolls.
That was 2019 – and the state just got sued for what it did next.
What a federal court just discovered on California’s voter rolls should end Secretary of State Shirley Weber’s career.
How California Mail-In Voting Turned 873000 Ghost Registrations Into a Fraud Risk
The lawsuit, filed by Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner and the American Independent Party of California with Judicial Watch behind it, alleges Weber violated the National Voter Registration Act.
The NVRA is not complicated.
Federal law requires states to remove inactive voter registrations after two consecutive federal elections without participation.
California let two elections go by without touching them.
Then a third.
According to the court filing, 873,092 registrations sat untouched through at least three consecutive federal election cycles.
Over 151,000 of them survived four consecutive elections without a single vote cast.
33,922 registrations have been inactive since before the 2016 presidential election – a full decade on the rolls without a single vote.
The lawsuit isn’t just about paperwork – it’s about what happens to those ghost registrations in a state that automatically mails a ballot to every name on the rolls.
Weber made universal mail-in voting permanent for every California election.
That means 873,000 ballots went into the mail stream attached to registrations the federal government says should have been purged years ago.
Judicial Watch Has Now Forced Voter Roll Cleanups Across Eight States
The lawsuit details exactly how bad the county-level collapse has been.
20 California counties removed 50 or fewer inactive registrations between November 2022 and November 2024.
Ten of those counties reported zero removals.
For context: San Diego County, with 2.2 million registered voters, removed over 300,000 registrations under the same statute during the same period.
Census data shows California lost 660,000 residents to other states in 2024 alone – people whose names stayed on the rolls, eligible to receive a forwarded mail ballot.
Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton was direct: California has “a dirty voting rolls crisis – with thousands of old names on the rolls going back at least 10 years.”
This isn’t a new allegation against a first-time offender.
Judicial Watch filed suit against California and Los Angeles County in December 2017 and forced a settlement in March 2019 that removed more than 1.2 million inactive names.
California agreed to clean up and then stopped doing it.
Harmeet Dhillon’s Justice Department has already signaled where it stands.
When Judicial Watch sued Illinois over its own dirty voter rolls – 23 counties that removed a grand total of 100 registrations in a two-year period – DOJ filed a Statement of Interest backing Judicial Watch’s position.
Dhillon’s message was direct: “It is critical to remove ineligible voters from the registration rolls so that elections are conducted fairly, accurately, and without fraud.”
California’s numbers make Illinois look disciplined.
Judicial Watch has now forced voter roll cleanups in California, Oregon, Colorado, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Ohio – with Oregon settling earlier this year and agreeing to review 800,000 names for removal, and Colorado removing 372,000 ineligible voters after a separate settlement.
States ignore the NVRA, Judicial Watch sues, courts order compliance, rolls get cleaned, and then states stop cleaning.
California is the only state that has run that cycle twice – broke a federal court settlement, let nearly 900,000 ghost registrations pile back up, and is now back in federal court answering for it during the same week its Secretary of State was on the ballot.
California made a promise in federal court and broke it – and now a judge is going to make Weber explain why 873,000 ghost registrations were still getting ballots in the mail on primary day.
Sources:
“Judicial Watch Sues California to Clean Up 873,000 Inactive Voter Registrations on Rolls,” Judicial Watch, May 28, 2026.
Megan Barth, “Judicial Watch Exposes California’s 873,000 ‘Ghost Voter’ Crisis on Eve of June 2 Primary, Files Federal Lawsuit,” California Globe, June 1, 2026.
“Justice Department Files Statement of Interest in Illinois Case Concerning States’ Obligations Under the National Voter Registration Act,” U.S. Department of Justice, July 8, 2025.
“Judicial Watch Lawsuit Settlement Causes Review and Removal of 800,000 Ineligible Voters from Oregon Voter Rolls,” Judicial Watch, April 2026.
“Judicial Watch Fights to Keep Elections Honest,” Judicial Watch, February 2024.
Thank you, Suzie. You have done an excellent job by keeping President Trump’s office clicking. The left is trying every trick in the book to disrupt his operations. A job like yours is literally a 24-hour job. The President needs someone like you to ground him and the others surrounding him.
You are the left hand of the President by giving your opinion; but, you must remember and support him in his decisions. Like it or not. There will always be people and their personalities that you face every day. In the end, you just grin and bear it.
If this is true, please stay. You are the ROCK! The country needs you.
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Key takeaways
Chief of Staff Role: Susie Wiles, Trump’s long-time aide nicknamed the ‘Ice Maiden’, may leave after the November midterms, frustrated by recent Cabinet appointments and internal White House tensions.
Health Challenges: Wiles is undergoing early-stage breast cancer treatment, making her physically drained while managing high-pressure responsibilities.
Cabinet Conflicts: She opposed promotions of Bill Pulte (acting DNI) and Todd Blanche (Attorney General nominee), clashing with Trump over loyalty and controversial decisions, including the viral AI ‘Jesus meme’ incident.
Donald Trump‘s White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is preparing to leave, five insiders have told the Daily Mail.
Wiles, 69, has worked for the president since his first campaign in 2015 and, following his November 2024 second election victory, has held the top chief of staff role in his White House.
But now, Trump’s redoubtable right-hand woman – who he has nicknamed his ‘Ice Maiden’ – is quietly planning her exit strategy after November’s midterm elections, notably frustrated by the President’s recent Cabinet appointments, sources say.
When asked by the Daily Mail, Wiles did not deny that she plans to quit, although she rejected claims about tension with the President and his recent appointments.
After publication of the story, Wiles posted on X, saying she is ‘not going anywhere.’
Insiders say she views the pivotal November midterms as her natural off-ramp, and a final chance to make her mark as Trump faces a seismic test amid growing national frustration over the Iran war and rising inflation.
But Wiles’ battle right now isn’t just political – it’s also physical, and deeply personal.
Visitors to Trump’s inner sanctum are warned not to approach or even touch Wiles – who revealed an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis in March – because of the risk of infecting her with other illness during ongoing treatment.
Her poor health coincides with Trump, 79, testing her iron grip on White House personnel with the appointment of ultra-MAGA loyalists whom she opposes, sources say.
‘She is getting cancer treatment and is completely drained, and now Trump is taking more and more control of the White House, which he wanted,’ one White House insider said.
Trump’s right-hand woman is quietly planning her exit after the midterm elections, apparently frustrated by the president’s recent Cabinet appointments, sources say.
The Pulte Promotion Backlash
Trump has promoted both Bill Pulte, a Florida real estate executive, to acting Director of National Intelligence, and has formally nominated Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to be the new Attorney General.
The elevation of Pulte was seen as a direct insult to Wiles, three White House insiders confirmed, after she is said to have ‘vehemently’ opposed the extraordinary step of allowing the former leader of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to now oversee all of the CIA and 16 other national agencies.
Insiders say Trump has told close confidants that he has increasingly come to resent Wiles telling him what to do, a snowballing misalignment between the previously close pair that apparently led to his decision to promote Pulte.
‘She is loyal to Trump, but he is now basically saying, ‘Look, Ma, you are not the boss of me,’ a source familiar with the strained relationship said.
Pulte’s qualifications and suitability for the National Intelligence role have drawn scrutiny, particularly following his orchestration of an aborted ’50-year mortgage’ proposal at the FHFA that sparked outcry from both the housing and finance sectors.
And, amid mounting backlash from GOP senators, even Trump was forced to tell reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday that ‘he is not going to be permanent’.
‘Susie was totally against the Pulte move. As a matter of fact, less than a month ago she tried to have Pulte fired. It was after Trump posted the meme of himself as Jesus. That was Pulte’s idea,’ the source familiar with the strained relationship said.
Four insiders with first-hand knowledge confirmed that Wiles wanted Pulte terminated over the social media stunt that sparked an international firestorm in April.
Pulte’s purported role in orchestrating the AI ‘Jesus meme’ not only fractured relationships within the administration but triggered a direct, highly public confrontation with the Catholic Church and the Vatican.
Wiles has argued with Pulte and Natalie Harp, Trump’s ‘human printer’ political aide who helps manage his social media accounts, over the incident, sources said.
The chief of staff reportedly called in Pulte for a dressing down, warning him in no uncertain terms that if he kept feeding Trump such incendiary posts, it would cost him his job.
Trump has promoted Bill Pulte (right), a Florida real estate executive, to acting Director of National Intelligence.
The elevation of Pulte was seen as a direct insult to Wiles (pictured on November 2024 election night), three White House insiders confirmed, after she is said to have ‘vehemently’ opposed the move.
The Blanche Appointment Divide
Wiles does not appear to be ‘enthusiastic’ about the recent promotion of Blanche either, the same sources revealed.
Blanche, who took over as acting Attorney General after Pam Bondi’s resignation in April, ignited a Republican civil war last month by rolling out a $1.8 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ to give federal payouts to those who claim they were victims of political prosecutions by the Biden administration.
The initiative sparked fury, with GOP critics slamming Blanche for creating what they called a de facto ‘slush fund’ for Trump’s allies.
In a statement, the White House said that Blanche has done an ‘excellent job’ as acting Attorney General and will ‘continue doing so’ if confirmed for the role.
For her part, Wiles described claims she has fallen out with Trump over his recent Cabinet appointments as ‘outlandish’ and ‘absolutely’ untrue.
In a statement to the Daily Mail, Wiles wrote: ‘It is completely false and defamatory to suggest I don’t work to help ALL of President appointees as they enter their assignments. The fact is that President Trump selects the best people for his Administration and we all work together to advance his agenda.
‘I have observed how hard [Pulte] works at FHFA, and I believe he will bring that same energy and tenacity as acting Director of National Intelligence.’
A White House spokesperson said, ‘[Wiles] is committed to the President,’ and stressed that Wiles has continued working at full steam since her cancer diagnosis.
But sources say that the rift between Wiles and Trump over their preferred loyalists has even spilled over into the logistics of Presidential travel.
Wiles does not appear to be ‘enthusiastic’ about the recent promotion of Todd Blanche (pictured) either.
Wiles sits on a couch as President Trump takes questions from reporters in the Oval Office at the White House on June 4.
Tensions Behind the Scenes
Sources reveal that Wiles has repeatedly attempted to bar Pulte from boarding Air Force One during flights between Washington and Mar-a-Lago. Because Pulte is a member of the Palm Beach club, however, Trump has routinely overruled his chief of staff, telling Pulte that he can fly with him.
Pulte insists to the Daily Mail that Wiles has ‘been a force for good’ pushing Trump’s agenda and is ‘widely respected by all’.
‘We would not be here without her leadership. It has been a pleasure to work with her and it will continue to be as I embark on this new position,’ Pulte said.
The timing of Wiles’ anticipated exit is everything.
With the Iran conflict dominating the geopolitical landscape, she cannot leave now without causing a public relations disaster for Trump and his team, sources say.
Many allies of Wiles have also left the administration or been moved to different roles of late.
Insiders: Susie Wiles to quit White House
Insiders: Susie Wiles to quit White House
Signs of a Coming Departure
National security aide Robert Gabriel announced his departure late last month alongside others in Wiles’ tight inner circle, such as Senior White House aide Trent Morse, former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budwich, former Special Assistant to the President Sonny Nelson and White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair, who was moved to handle midterm election messaging and spending.
‘Some of them know she is leaving soon and are of course very close to her. So they too, have to find their next move and transition out of the administration together and adapt,’ a source close to Trump said.
While she is said to be carefully timing her exit, the rumor mills are already spinning about her next move.
Wiles has reportedly been in touch with lobbying firms and has been having other conversations outside the White House to figure out what comes next.
Regardless, those in the President’s world want the appearance of unity to be front and center.
‘There has been no stronger team than the one President Trump has put together, and everyone works collaboratively, with respect for one another, to advance priorities for the American people. The truth does not reside with these unnamed and anonymous cowards,’ said White House Communications Director Steven Cheung.
OverviewAttack on the CapitolPreceding eventsAftermathExternal links
At noon, Trump began an over one-hour speech at the Ellipse, encouraging protesters to march to the U.S. Capitol. At 12:49 p.m., Capitol Police responded to reports of an explosive device, later identified as a pipe bomb. At 12:53 p.m., eighteen minutes before Trump’s speech ended, rioters overran police on the west perimeter of restricted Capitol grounds. At 2:13 p.m., rioters first gained entry to the interior of the …Wikipedia · Text under CC-BY-SA license
Fight started when Pelosi gave orders to Capital police to start violence by using cans of deterrant and the rioters threw the cans back at the police
Deterrants Used by Police on January 6, 2021
On January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol Police and other law enforcement used a mix of less‑lethal chemical and physical deterrents to confront rioters who breached the Capitol grounds.
Primary chemical deterrents:
Pepper spray (OC spray): Officers deployed pepper ball launchers and handheld canisters to incapacitate rioters. Testimony described officers spraying rioters in the face, including a combat veteran who was hit multiple times ProPublica+1.
Bear spray: Used in large quantities, often in combination with pepper spray, to create acrid smoke and chemical irritation. Officers reported being sprayed multiple times, sometimes while wearing masks ProPublica+1.
WD‑40 or brake cleaner: Rioters themselves sprayed police with these substances, and some officers retaliated with them Business Insider.
Physical and mechanical deterrents:
Pepper ball launchers: Used to fire chemical‑filled rounds at rioters, sometimes causing visible injury to the face ProPublica+1.
Baton and baton‑like weapons: Officers resorted to batons when pepper balls were ineffective or when rioters were too close Business Insider.
Flash bang grenades: Limited to certain munitions; tear gas canisters (37mm, 40mm, Stinger Ball) were prohibited for Capitol Police during the riot due to leadership restrictions wusa9.com.
Key restrictions and limitations:
Capitol Police leadership had not authorized tear gas for use on January 6, despite its use in other federal protests earlier that year wusa9.com.
Officers quickly ran out of the small stockpile of allowed munitions, relying on unarmed civilian employees to deliver additional less‑lethal gear wusa9.com.
Summary: The main deterrants were pepper spray, bear spray, and pepper ball launchers, supplemented by bats and flash bangs. Tear gas was not used due to prior restrictions, and rioters themselves used WD‑40 and brake cleaner against police. These measures were often overwhelmed by the scale and ferocity of the assault, leading to multiple officer injuries and fatalities ProPublica+2.
Video shows Rep. Nancy Pelosi “takes responsibility for not having the National Guard” at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Reporter disputes Mike Johnson’s claim on Jan. 6 rioters
Fact-check challenge: Journalist Brian J. Karem rebuked Johnson’s portrayal of Jan. 6 rioters as peaceful, calling it false based on firsthand experience.
Ongoing minimization: Johnson has repeatedly downplayed the violence, aligning with efforts to recast the attack as less severe.
Political implications: The dispute underscores persistent partisan divides over the Capitol attack and its place in U.S. political memory.
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In my opinion, Pelosi was responsible for the attack due to her lack of responsibility and the fact she had her daughter producer staged to photograph the melee and she enjoyed the whole debacle..
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