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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Trump Signs Memorandum to Declassify FBI Files Related to Russia Investigation

Formal name: “Crossfire Hurricane.” Townhall: President Donald Trump has ordered the FBI to declassify documents related to the “Crossfire Hurricane” Russia investigation in a bold move aimed at increasing transparency and holding the deep state accountable. This order comes after years of speculation and concern over the biased and politically motivated origins of the probe, which many conservatives argue was a coordinated effort to undermine his presidency. By pushing for the release of these documents, Trump is demanding the truth be exposed, shedding light on the questionable tactics used by federal agencies to pursue a baseless narrative. On Tuesday, Trump issued an executive order requiring the FBI to declassify documents related to the investigation it launched in 2016. The probe was focused on whether members of Trump’s campaign colluded with Russia during the presidential election (Townhall). Rapid Response 47: President Trump signs a Presidential Memorandum requiring the immediate declassification of all FBI files relating to the Crossfire Hurricane investigation (X).

CNN Analyst Notes Overall Approval of Trump’s Policies

Mediaite: CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten noted on Tuesday that the percentage of Americans who believe the country is “on the right track” is through the roof despite President Donald Trump’s negative net favorability rating. On Tuesday, Enten reported that Americans who believe the country is on the right track is surging under Trump. Enten cited polls from Marist and NBC News, which showed that 45% and 44% think the country is on the right track, respectively. The reporter argued that historically speaking, this is a surge. “It’s actually a very high percentage when you compare it to some historical numbers. What are we talking about? According to Marist, 45% say that we’re on the right track. That’s the second highest that Marist has measured since 2009. How about NBC News? 44%? That’s the highest since 2004,” Enten said. If Trump were eligible to run for president again, the data reporter added, these numbers would be a positive argument for reelection (Mediaite). Colin Rugg: CNN’s Harry Enten disproves the media narrative that Trump supporters are regretting their votes, says Trump is *more* popular now than when he won the election. Another media narrative destroyed (X).

Gazans March on the Streets Calling for Hamas to Vacate Rule

Jerusalem Post: In a rare event in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, hundreds of Gazan citizens marched in the northern town of Beit Lahiya carrying white flags, calling to end the Hamas rule, and even calling to hand over the Israeli hostages. The protests took place in front of the Indonesian Hospital in the northern part of the Gaza Strip. One protester who filmed the events questioned where Qatari Al Jazeera and its Gaza correspondent Anas al-Sharif are, implicitly referring to the channel’s no criticism of Hamas policy (Jerusalem Post). Eyal Yakoby: Massive crowds of Palestinians have taken over the streets of Northern Gaza, chanting, “Down with Hamas, we’ve had enough, Hamas” (X). Ihab Hassan: Anti-Hamas protests in Gaza continue—and this time, not just in the north. A new protest has erupted in the south, in Khan Yunis, with crowds chanting that Hamas is a terrorist organization (X).

Russia, Ukraine Agree to Another Partial Ceasefire

Fox News: Delegations from Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday agreed to a ceasefire in the Black Sea following talks with Trump administration officials this week in Saudi Arabia. “The United States and Russia have agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea,” the White House said in a statement following talks in Jeddah (Fox News). New York Post: The new deal would open up the Black Sea for Ukraine’s grain export, as well as Russia’s profitable grain and fertilizer exports. Zelensky has previously said he is willing to adhere to any limited cease-fire deal so long as Russia commits to it. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense noted that the movement of Russian warships outside the “eastern part of the Black Sea” would constitute a violation of the agreement and stand as a “threat to the national security of Ukraine” (New York Post).

Russian Negotiator Labels Overall Peace Talks with the U.S. Counterparts as “Constructive”

Just the News: A Russian official negotiating with U.S. counterparts in Saudi Arabia this week to try to bring an end to his country’s war with Ukraine said Tuesday talks have been “useful,” but didn’t give any details (Just the News). Mario Nawfal: Russian Senator Grigory Karasin says the talks in Saudi Arabia featured “intense” dialogue but were “very useful” for both sides. A draft joint statement has been sent to Moscow and Washington for approval, with its release expected shortly. Karasin confirmed that future talks will include the United Nations and unnamed countries, calling it “a constructive dialogue” that both sides want to continue (X).

Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Calls Governor Abbott “Governor Hot Wheels”

“How wheels” because Governor Abbot is in a wheelchair. Revealing behavior. Daily Wire: Texas Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, one of the loudest voices in her party, mocked Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who is permanently paralyzed from the waist down and must use a wheelchair, taunting him as “Governor Hot Wheels.” Crockett spoke at an event for the Human Rights Campaign in Los Angeles. The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is the largest LGBTQ political lobbying organization within the United States (Daily Wire). Charlie Kirk: Jasmine Crockett continues to embarrass herself, the state of Texas, and the US Congress by referring to Governor Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels.” Gov. Abbott was paralyzed at the age of 26 when an oak tree fell and crushed his spine while jogging. This woman is trash (X). Townhall: Jasmine Crockett just tried (and failed) to defend these comments (X).

Columbia University Faculty Members Upset With for Trump Protecting Jewish Students

Wall Street Journal: Columbia University interim president Katrina Armstrong met with anxious faculty over the weekend in an effort to generate support, warn of the jeopardy the school faces and play down concerns that the deal the school cut with the government on Friday undermined its academic independence. In meetings with about 75 faculty leaders, Armstrong and her team said six federal agencies are investigating the school and could pull all federal support from it. The Trump administration has already canceled $400 million in grants and contracts over concerns Columbia failed to protect Jewish students from harassment…Arts and social sciences professors worry more about ceding independence to Trump, suffering reputational damage and not yielding to what they perceive as an authoritarian erosion of civil liberties. Some criticized Armstrong for not taking a harder line with President Trump (Wall Street Journal). President of RealClearPolitics Tom Bevan: One Columbia professor characterized the Trump admin’s efforts to use the threat of pulling federal funding to force the university to protect Jewish students from harassment as “the biggest crisis since the founding of the republic” (X).

Trump Open to Defunding NPR, PBS

Rapid Response 47: REPORTER: Would you be interested in defunding and taking away taxpayer dollars to NPR and PBS? POTUS: “I would love to do that. I think it’s very unfair, it’s been very biased — the whole group… the kind of money that’s being wasted, and it’s a very biased view” (X). Hugh Hewitt: President Trump. There is no need for a taxpayer subsidy for NPR and PBS…in any amount. I’ve been in the business for 35 years. It’s a ridiculous subsidy of the left and it has to end (X).

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Angry Over Trump Administration Attacking Terrorists

They have been targeting all ships flowing through the Red Sea. Katie Pavlich: Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is defending Islamic terrorists again. This time, it’s the Iranian backed Houthis in Yemen. On Monday, Tlaib decided to weigh in on Trump administration national officials using Signal to discuss military action against the group. She made it clear she’s upset about the current campaign to stop Houthi attacks (Townhall). Rep. Rashida Tlaib: More heat for using a group chat than for the bombing itself (X).

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President Trump Officially Pardons Devon Archer

National Review: President Donald Trump has pardoned Hunter Biden’s former business partner and close friend Devon Archer, who came forward in 2023 with explosive congressional testimony about their business dealings. “I think he was treated very unfairly,” Trump said before he signed Archer’s pardon Tuesday afternoon. “And I looked at the record, studied the record, and he was a victim of a crime, as far as I’m concerned. So we’re going to undo that” (National Review). Nick Sortor: President Trump has just signed a pardon for Devon Archer, the former business partner of Hunter Biden. Archer blew the whistle on the ENTIRE Biden crime family, and was persecuted for doing so (X).

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