"Vivek Ramaswamy [had] a big WIN in the debate because of a thing called TRUTH," Trump wrote.

Although former President Trump skipped the #GOPDebate, he monitored the event closely and posted a series of late-night and early-morning reactions. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/trump-reacts-to-gop-debate-with-harsh-words-for-some-candidates-5479935?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

“This election is not about Jan. 6, 2021. It’s about Jan. 20 of 2025,” DeSantis said.

President Biden was mentioned by candidates at the #GOPDebate at least 10 more times than former President Trump was, according to a real-time analysis. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/heres-who-was-mentioned-more-than-trump-during-first-gop-debate-5479995?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

“I actually think trying 19 people together is a gift to the defense.”

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is wise to pursue conspiracy charges against Trump, but is making a mistake by trying 18 co-defendants together in a single criminal proceeding, former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann says. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/georgia-prosecutor-wrong-to-try-trump-and-co-defendants-together-former-russia-collusion-prosecutor-5479261?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

“We didn’t talk long enough about the challenges that we have with China,” Sen. Tim Scott said.

The 8 candidates at the first #GOPDebate discussed the threat that #China poses to the US, but some said more time should have been spent on the issue. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/republican-candidates-discuss-china-threats-in-first-presidential-debate-5479930?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

A federal judge rejected a request from presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for an order that would block #Google from censoring him.

Google and its subsidiary, #YouTube, have removed multiple videos of Kennedy in recent months. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/judge-rejects-rfk-jrs-request-for-order-blocking-google-from-censoring-him-5479951?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

About 1,000 people are still missing due to the Maui wildfire tragedy.

Nonetheless, vulture investors are showing eagerness to buy the burned-down properties.
https://ept.ms/MauiLandGrabFM

Rep. Brad Wenstrup is investigating a suspected illegal California biolab, which is owned by Chinese firm Prestige Biotech, to determine whether it was involved in dangerous research or other activities related to #COVID19 in the US. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/suspected-black-market-chinese-biolab-in-california-now-subject-to-house-investigation-5479175?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

How can we reduce the likelihood of individuals returning to crime after their release from prison?

Joining us to discuss recidivism is 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘀, CEO of Atlas Elite Publishing.
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“Why doesn’t she go after the criminals instead of the guns?” Bailey said.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey told the Mayor of St. Louis that her proposed ordinance to ban certain types of firearms “would violate the constitutional right of Missourians.” https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/gun-ban-violates-constitution-missouri-attorney-general-tells-st-louis-mayor-5479559?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

"The reason they're spreading hate misinformation is to justify a draconian crackdown on free speech," said Shellenberger.

Elon Musk said that X would sue organizations funded by financier #GeorgeSoros that allegedly pushed for a crackdown on free speech. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/elon-musk-vows-to-sue-george-soros-funded-ngos-over-free-speech-5479476?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

"The question is, where did that money go?"

Nearly $12 million is missing in financial disclosures for a super political action committee for President Biden, prompting calls for an investigation. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/millions-missing-from-top-biden-super-pac-5479103?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

“The hopelessness and frustration of our times resonate in the response to this song.”

Singer #OliverAnthony’s viral “Rich Men North of Richmond” debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, making him the 1st artist to launch atop the list with no prior chart history. https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/oliver-anthonys-rich-men-north-of-richmond-makes-billboard-history-5479272?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

Legal experts say that defense counsel for several of former President Trump’s co-defendants are taking a calculated risk by asking for state racketeering charges in Georgia related to alleged election interference to be “removed” to federal court. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/trump-co-defendants-bid-to-transfer-georgia-case-to-federal-court-a-calculated-risk-legal-experts-say-5478956?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

“Bernie and Trump both represented a populist revolt inside both of the major parties.”

A growing number of Americans are becoming dissatisfied with the 2-party system that dominates US politics, and some say it could open the door for a realistic 3rd-party challenger in the 2024 contest. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/third-parties-discuss-need-for-alternative-to-democrats-republicans-in-2024-post-5479364?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

"The most important election in the nation, I believe, is Virginia this year," Youngkin said.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin responded to speculation about whether he may run for president in 2024 amid rumors that he is being encouraged by donors to do so. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/popular-republican-governor-responds-to-speculation-about-2024-presidential-run-5479221?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

The Biden administration sued Elon Musk's SpaceX, alleging that the firm discriminates against immigrants.

SpaceX violated federal law by only hiring US citizens and permanent residents, the #DOJ said in the lawsuit. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/biden-administration-sues-elon-musk-company-over-alleged-discrimination-5480078?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

"A pandemic of cowardice, where people who...know the truth are afraid to say it."

𝗭𝘂𝗯𝘆, a rapper and political commentator, speaks his mind on issues ranging from transgender athletes in sports to COVID disinformation.

🔹 Full Episode: https://ept.ms/S0705Zuby
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"It's alarming that the mandates are kicking in again," Johnson said, before adding, "They'll never admit they were wrong in how they handled COVID."

Sen. Ron Johnson is sounding the alarm after a small number of offices, hospitals, and schools reinstated mask mandates in recent days. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/senator-sounds-the-alarm-on-return-of-covid-19-mask-mandates-5480124?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

“The GOP debate last night was out of sync with the mood of the country.”

Running on a platform centered on “healing the divide,” Democrat presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. chastised Republicans who participated in the first #GOPDebate. https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/rfk-jr-says-gop-debate-was-out-of-sync-with-the-mood-of-the-country-5480116?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram

“And just like that, the election variant emerges,” said George Papadopoulos.

Americans are raising their voices against #MaskMandates reintroduced by some institutions amid reports of rising #COVID19 cases—with some people calling recent infections an “election variant.” https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/election-variant-citizens-push-back-against-mask-mandates-5480158?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=telegram