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The Wheels of Justice for Tina Peters Are Turning Slowly in Court

The wheels of justice for Tina Peters are turning slowly in court.
Guest post by Martel Maxim.
On July 22nd, a Habeas Corpus hearing was held in the Denver Federal Courthouse. US District Court Chief Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak presided to determine if Judge Matthew Barrett committed reversible error by sentencing Tina Peters to prison because he, in essence, deemed her speech to be a danger to society.
Here’s exactly what Judge Barrett said during Tina’s sentencing:
“You are no hero. You abused your position – and you’re a charlatan who used, and is still using your prior position to peddle a snake oil that’s been proven to be junk time and time again. Your lies are well-documented and these convictions are serious. I’m convinced you’d do it all over again if you could. You’re as defiant as a defendant as this court has ever seen.”
In other words, at the root of Tina’s sentencing was the Deep State’s fear that her right to free speech would continue to jeopardize their overwhelming lie emphasizing our elections are safe, transparent and fully trustworthy. FOR THESE AND OTHER AGREGIOUS VIOLATIONS OF LAW, AT A MINIMUM, TINA PETERS SHOULD BE OUT ON BOND PENDING HER APPEAL.
Sadly, Tina wasn’t even allowed to participate in this hearing of hers electronically, from where she continues to languish at the LaVista Prison in Pueblo, Colorado, while the legal team who put her in prison walk free.
One shocking participant at Tuesday’s event was among the dirtiest of them all, Robert Shapiro. This Colorado AG Assistant who argued for the charges against Tina in her trial, had the audacity to show up outside the courtroom amongst the 60+ supporters of Tina, prior to the courtroom doors opening. Most supporters probably didn’t even recognize who he was, even though his DNA is all over everything that resulted in Tina’s conviction.
The collusion between Shapiro and Mesa County Dan Rubinstein didn’t provide Tina an avenue for defending herself, as they crafted despicable charges that prevented her from presenting exculpatory evidence and key witnesses in her case. The persecution and subsequent prosecution of Tina Peters continues to be among the most corrupt (and on par with the lawfare directed against President Trump) series of events in American history, making the legacy crimes of the mafia look like kindergarten.
The damage done by these two prosecutors who weaved the false charges to bring Tina down, seriously challenges the well known criminality of mafia kingpins like Al Capone and John Gotti. Actually, Shapiro and Rubinstein’s damage is orders of magnitude worse due to their treasonous nature, which practically destroyed our country via the stolen elections they attempted to cover-up.
Ultimately, there is additional evidence that this entire case started in DC in Biden’s Justice Department. Merrick Garland and Christopher Wray even participated in a conference call with Mesa County where Tina’s actions were discussed. This and other actions from the federal government indicate that this was a federal issue from the start.
EXCLUSIVE: Federal Actions Arguably Allow President Trump Ability to Step In and Pardon Tina Peters
The objective of all these people and entities in this case was to make an example out of Tina so no other Election Clerks would even think of questioning the 2024 Election. Thankfully, that plan backfired due to the “too big to rig” election results in 2024. However with their cover-up PSYOP in place, the Deep State figured they could resume their election manipulation and theft under the cover of darkness. They were wrong, as the findings of Tina Peters blew their cover wide open. (Visit https://tinapeters.us/ and be sure to watch the documentary “Selection Code” linked from the menu at the top of the Homepage to understand the truth behind the scenes.)
Tina’s Habeas claim involves whether her Constitutional Right of Free Speech was severely violated is a Federal issue. The complication arose during the proceeding. In addition, is the question whether the case was heard and dispositioned sufficiently at the Colorado State Court level. Since Tina is alleging that Colorado violated her Constitutional rights to begin with, this Constitutional violation should supersede any further involvement with the Colorado Court, and enable it to be immediately heard in the Federal Court.
That was the intent of the July 22nd hearing, led by Tina’s Attorney Peter Ticktin. Here’s a glimpse of Attorney Ticktin being interviewed by CBS upon conclusion of the proceedings:
While the Judge could have simply thrown out the case with the same malice and forethought demonstrated at all phases of Tina’s persecution and prosecution thus far, he instead fairly asked that Tina’s team refile their paperwork (by July 25th) to only address this First Amendment Habeas issue.
The original submission included 4 other areas of concern that at this juncture only serve to unnecessarily distract from the glaring issue of Habeas. If this Habeas is resolved, it will be the rising tide to lift all the other areas of concern. Given the associated filings that need to occur now, we’re looking at around 5 weeks to bring this situation to its next phase for a follow-on hearing. Unless a miracle occurs, Tina must continue to suffer through at least 5 more unjust weeks of prison time, so the real criminals won’t have to. Sadly we’re soon approaching the one year mark that Tina has been incarcerated.
This lawfare was specifically designed to keep Tina’s sentencing out of Federal jurisdiction, thus preventing President Trump from directly Pardoning her.
Election tampering is a treasonous offence because it only exists to cheat those selected into power, in order to subvert the will of “We The People”. We are once again reminded of the ramifications the rising tide of justice will soon bring when it reaches the shores of Shapiro, Rubinstein, Judge Barrett and many many others, as described in this article, and also in this Truth from President Trump:
The people who didn’t heed the below warning will now wish they did:
CEASE & DESIST: I, together with many Attorneys and Legal Scholars, am watching the Sanctity of the 2024 Presidential Election very closely because I know, better than most, the rampant Cheating and Skullduggery that has taken place by the Democrats in the 2020 Presidential…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 25, 2024
Accountability is now on the horizon as the revelations about the Obama Administration continue to stream out. That accountability will soon reach the front door of those who maliciously put Tina Peters in Prison.
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GOP Senator John Thune Quietly BLOCKS Trump Recess Appointments with Sneaky Procedural Maneuver — Launches Series of Pro Forma Sessions to Keep Senate in Fake “Session” During August Recess

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R‑SD) has unveiled a procedural scheme to block President Donald Trump from making any critical appointments during the August recess, effectively aiding the Democrats’ obstructionist agenda.
Under the U.S. Constitution, the president can make “recess appointments,” temporary appointments to federal positions, if the Senate is in recess and not conducting business. These appointments don’t require immediate Senate confirmation and can last until the end of the next session of Congress.
But there’s a loophole: if the Senate holds pro forma sessions, very short, symbolic meetings where no actual business is conducted, then technically, the Senate is still in session. That means the president cannot legally make recess appointments during that time.
John Thune has quietly secured unanimous‑consent for a paper‑thin Senate schedule through the Trump appointee confirmation deadline, ensuring only pro forma sessions on five key dates in early August.
Under the agreement, the chamber will adjourn after today’s business and reconvene without conducting any votes or business on:
- Tue, Aug 5 – 1:00 p.m.
- Fri, Aug 8 – 1:05 p.m.
- Tue, Aug 12 – 8:00 a.m.
- Fri, Aug 15 – 10:15 a.m.
- Tue, Aug 19 – 10:00 a.m.
- Fri, Aug 22 – 9:00 a.m.
- Tue, Aug 26 – 12:00 p.m.
- Fri, Aug 29 – 7:00 a.m.
WATCH:
BREAKING: John Thune just announced he will be BLOCKING President Trump from making appointments after he recesses the Senate tonight, via pro-forma sessions
WHAT A LOSER.
MCCONNELL 2.0! pic.twitter.com/6OY8D3gmjz
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 2, 2025
Thune’s pro forma blueprint comes amid mounting pressure from Donald Trump, who has demanded the Senate remain open until all 150+ administration nominees are confirmed.
Under the Recess Appointments Clause, a president may only install nominees without Senate approval if both chambers are in formal recess for at least 10 days. By convening the Senate just long enough every few days, Thune blocks the possibility of Trump making unilateral appointees.
The Senate went into its August recess without confirming all of Trump’s pending judicial and district‑level appointments.
By the time lawmakers left town on Saturday evening, no deal had been reached to move dozens of Trump’s nominees, including U.S. district court picks, through final floor votes.
Only a small handful of nominees (such as Jeanine Pirro to be U.S. Attorney in D.C.) had advanced. Otherwise, nominees remained stalled in committees or waiting for cloture roll‑calls on the executive calendar.
Roughly 150–160 executive and judicial nominations, including over a dozen district court judges and U.S. attorney nominations, remained scheduled but unconfirmed.
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‘That’s What I Call Results!’: Trump Admin Saves Jobs, Kicks 1500 Non-English-Speaking Truckers Off the Road

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed that there have been about 1,500 truck drivers who do not speak English taken off the roads as part of a push to ensure foreign truck drivers are not causing accidents.
Back in 2016, the Obama administration stopped enforcing English proficiency requirements for truckers, according to a report from The Daily Signal.
But in May, Duffy issued a guidance making clear that truck drivers who cannot demonstrate a proficiency in English cannot drive.
The 1,500 drivers were taken off the roads within the first 3o days of the rules once more being enforced, according to The Daily Signal.
“Since I took action to enforce language proficiency requirements for truckers, our state partners have put roughly 1,500 unqualified drivers out of service. That’s what I call results!” Duffy posted on X.
“If you can’t read or speak our national language — ENGLISH — we won’t let your truck endanger the driving public.”
He added, “America First = Safety First.”
Since I took action to enforce language proficiency requirements for truckers, our state partners have put roughly 1,500 unqualified drivers out of service. That’s what I call results!
If you can’t read or speak our national language — ENGLISH — we won’t let your truck endanger… https://t.co/TKPcn60ic2
— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) July 30, 2025
Duffy’s concerns were far from unfounded.
In January, there was a truck driver involved in a fatal crash that had to use a language interpreter for the post-crash investigation, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Another incident from 2019 involved a truck driver who could not proficiently speak English speeding through signs that warned of steep grades and dangerous curves, all at more than 100 miles per hour.
Four people died in that crash, per the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
President Donald Trump had likewise insisted with an April executive order that the move centered on public safety.
“They should be able to read and understand traffic signs, communicate with traffic safety, border patrol, agricultural checkpoints, and cargo weight-limit station officers,” the order said of truck drivers.
They also “need to provide feedback to their employers and customers and receive related directions in English,” a position the order called “common sense.”
“It is the policy of my Administration to support America’s truckers and safeguard our roadways by enforcing the commonsense English-language requirement for commercial motor vehicle drivers and removing needless regulatory burdens that undermine the working conditions of America’s truck drivers,” the notice added.
“This order will help ensure a safe, secure, and efficient motor carrier industry.”
This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.
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Slovenia Imposes Arms Embargo on Israel, Citing Gaza Conflict

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Slovenia has imposed an arms embargo on Israel, banning the export, import, and transit of weapons to and from the country.
This decision was announced by Prime Minister Robert Golob following a government session on July 31, 2025.
Slovenia claims to be the first European Union member to take such a step, citing the EU’s inability to act due to internal disagreements.
The government stated that no permits for military exports to Israel have been issued since October 2023, when the conflict in Gaza began.
Officials emphasized that the embargo is an independent measure to address the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Slovenia has repeatedly called for a ceasefire and increased aid deliveries to the region.
In early July 2025, Slovenia declared two Israeli ministers, Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, persona non grata, barring them from entry.
This action was based on their public statements regarding the conflict. Earlier, in June 2024, Slovenia recognized Palestinian statehood, joining countries like Ireland, Norway, and Spain in this move.
The conflict in Gaza started after the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas on Israeli territory, which resulted in over 1,200 deaths and the taking of hostages.
Israel responded with a military operation aimed at dismantling Hamas infrastructure. Reports from Gaza’s health ministry indicate significant casualties, with ongoing international efforts to negotiate truces and provide aid.
Several other nations have taken similar diplomatic steps, including France, Britain, and Canada announcing potential recognition of a Palestinian state. Australia has also indicated that recognizing Palestinian statehood is under consideration.
Israel has criticized these declarations, arguing they could reward Hamas for its actions.
Israeli officials dismissed Slovenia’s embargo as insignificant, noting that Israel does not procure any defense materials from Slovenia.
An unnamed official stated that the country buys nothing from Slovenia, not even minor items.
Within the EU, there is growing pressure for measures against Israel, with Sweden and the Netherlands advocating for suspending parts of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
The European Commission has proposed limiting Israel’s participation in the Horizon research program, though Germany opposes such steps.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed concerns about Israel’s potential diplomatic isolation during a visit to Jerusalem.
The United States remains a key ally to Israel, with President Donald Trump warning that recognizing Palestinian statehood might benefit Hamas.
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff recently met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to advance Gaza truce talks. These efforts aim to address the humanitarian crisis and secure a ceasefire.
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