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Constitutional Rights Blog Updated March 15th 2025
Below is from a email I got from the White House email list list on Mar 14 at 4:53 PM. You can watch the video that came with it here.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ0vjc8UzDw My advice is to question all the ridicule hurled at our president online. Exactly where is the negative news about the president coming from? Is it good for our country? Why not support the president; elected by a extreme amount of votes? Am I better than our whole country; that voted for our president? Is it right to be against the entire United States? I do not mean to be mean and as everyone knows I am always welcome to many points of view; this is just ridiculous and has been online for many, many years. I have seen a little improvement as of late and hope to see it get better still; for good.
The United States economy is a complex structure with many indicators, systems, and measures of scoring. No single metric can determine it’s health.
Economists evaluate performance over time and generally take a more holistic approach.
In fact, many economic indicators are only reviewed on a quarterly basis, which means we’ll have more information about President Trump’s second term soon.
However, we also have many monthly measurements that show President Trump’s strong economic approach now.
Those include:
Cost of living
Inflation*
Jobs
Domestic Investment
Economic Outlook
* Indicates definition found in glossary
💵 COST OF LIVING
Gas: down 11% from this time last year.
Fell for the third straight week (lowest level in March since 2021).
Under previous administration: increased on average 0.8% per month—and 35% in total.
Eggs: over 25% cheaper than when President Trump took office. As supply increases, based on Secretary Rollins plan, prices will continue to fall.
Jan. 21, 2025: $6.550
Mar. 13, 2025: $4.8971
Difference: - $1.6529 (- 25.24%)
Mortgage rates: down 35 basis points or roughly $900 in annual savings.
Dropped for six consecutive weeks, to the lowest level seen in five months.
Airline fares: fell 4% in February.
Under previous administration: increased on average 0.6% per month—and 32% in total.
Crude Oil: fallen nearly $11 (down 16%).
Grocery: prices were flat month-over-month (0.0%) in February.
Under previous administration: increasing on average 0.4% per month—and 23% in total.
📉 INFLATION
Inflation* slowed in February, beating expectations, with core inflation is at its lowest level in four years. Month-over-month was only 0.2% down from 0.5% in the month prior.
Core inflation*: dropped in February to its lowest year-over-year pace in nearly 4 years (since April 2021).
Wholesale inflation*: came in lower than expected in February.
👷 FEBRUARY JOBS REPORT
151,000 jobs added in February.
10,000 new manufacturing jobs (including 8,900 auto manufacturing jobs).
Final year of previous administration: lost an average of 9,000 manufacturing jobs per month, or 111,000 total.
Industry surged last month to its highest level since June 2022, and returned to expansion territory after 26 consecutive months of contraction.
19,000 new construction jobs.
93% of new jobs created were in the private sector.
In the last two years of the Biden administration, over 25% of added jobs were government jobs.
CEO confidence in Q1 2025 jumped to its highest level in three years, “from cautious optimism to confident optimism.”
“71%: planning to raise wages by 3% or more over the year
up from 63% in Q4.”
“60%: plan wage increases in the 3.0–3.9% range,
up from 48%.”
“44%: economic conditions were better than six months ago.
up from 20% last quarter.”
“56%: expected economic conditions to improve over the next six months.”
up from 33% in Q4.”
“52%: expected conditions in their industry to improve over the next six months.”
up from 33% in Q4.”
🚗 DOMESTIC INVESTMENT
President Trump has secured investments in America totaling almost $2 TRILLION since taking office.
Companies are making proactive decisions to move their operations to the United States to avoid upcoming tariffs*. Tariffs protect American industry, manufacturing, and jobs.
Here is a non-comprehensive list of investments secured since President Trump took office:
Apple announced a historic $500 billion investment, which will create 20,000 new U.S.-based jobs.
Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure totaling $500 billion private investment.
TSMC announced an unprecedented $100 billion investment in U.S.-based semiconductor chip manufacturing.
Eli Lilly and Company announced a $27 billion investment in its U.S.-based manufacturing.
CMA CGM will invest $20 billion in U.S. shipping and logistics, which will create 10,000 new American jobs.
DAMAC Properties announced $20 billion investment to build new U.S.-based data centers.
Wisconsin-based Clarios, a leader in low-voltage energy storage, announced a $6 billion plan to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing.
Stellantis announced a $5 billion investment to reopen its Belvidere, Illinois, assembly plant (1,500 jobs restored).
FIND MORE AMERICA FIRST INVESTMENTS HERE
🖊️ PRESIDENTIAL ACTIONS
President Trump’s tariffs are leveling the playing field for American workers.
President Trump has secured billions of dollars in new U.S.-based investments.
President Trump is bringing manufacturing back to America.
President Trump is making life more affordable for everyday Americans.
President Trump ended the war on cryptocurrency.
President Trump instructed the Secretary of the Treasury to stop production of the penny, which costs 3.69 cents to make.
President Trump suspended enforcement of invasive, burdensome reporting requirements that saddled small businesses with unnecessary red tape.
📖 GLOSSARY
Consumer Price Index (CPI): the average change in prices over time that consumers pay for a set "basket" of goods and services, like food, housing, clothing, and medical care.
Inflation: prices of goods and services in an economy increase over time. This causes money to lose its value, meaning you can buy less with the same amount of money.
Core Inflation: the change in prices of goods and services, but it excludes certain volatile categories like food and energy prices.
Producer Price Index (PPI): average change over time in the prices that businesses pay for goods and services at the wholesale or production level, items like raw materials, intermediate goods, and finished, bulk products.
Wholesale inflation: price changes at the wholesale level, which refers to the prices businesses pay for goods before they reach consumers.
Tariffs: taxes or duties imposed by a government on a foreign government imported or exported goods.
Constitutional Rights Blog Updated March 16th 2025
Thank you Facebook* for once again proving you should not exist. I pray the police help Keith find anyone that threatens his life that is a arrestable offence in Texas. :
North Texas congressman postpones town hall, cites threats of violence
Published: 11:07 PM CDT March 14, 2025
Updated: 11:07 PM CDT March 14, 2025
Facebook
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas
The latest development is a postponed town hall, known as Koffee with Keith, after the congressman said there has been a surge of threats directed at him and his staff.
“This is as bad as I have ever heard on anything that I've done in Congress,” Self said referring to the latest messages they've received by phone and social media.
At a town hall last week in Wylie, a large crowd voiced their displeasure with the congressman. The crowds chanted, "Vote you out," and "Do your job," at several points in the town hall.
Self shared a message he'd received on *Facebook Messenger that read, “A good person will put multiple rounds in your chest so you can't hurt anymore people.” Rep. Self reported that he and his staff have received hundreds of threats, which have been forwarded to the police.: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas-congressman-postpones-town-hall-reports-threats-of-violence-following-heated-exchange-in-dc/287-f94f4a22-c522-4145-a7a9-8302686d777b
Constitutional Rights Blog Updated March 17th 2025
The death penalty is not only cruel and inhumane, but it is also deeply flawed. Innocent people have been executed, and the system is riddled with errors. On top of that, racial and economic disparities plague the U.S. policing system, court verdicts, and judges' sentencing choices. Even former executioners have come forward to say the death penalty is nothing more than legalized torture.
Sign this petition to call for an immediate halt to all executions and to demand that lawmakers abolish the death penalty in the U.S. once and for all.: https://www.thepetitionsite.com/952/862/042/
I know; maybe we should save all these gang members, (and what I suspect, could be mental hospital, prison residents released to USA) and have them to go live with the judge and democrats that want them back in the US, to live at their houses. Thank you democrats for proving once again that you are the enemy of our country and as far as I can tell, want to destroy or help destroy; our land of the free. We need to do everything we can to make sure no democrats hold office in our country as long as they all have their anti-America credo (I have read about) they all live by. Break apart democrats. Be your own people and go from there democrats or I see no future for you as a positive part of freedom in the US of A.:
Constitutional Rights Blog Updated March 19th 2025
The tragic death of 14-year-old Emily Pike, a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, has shocked and devastated her community. Emily was found dead in February after going missing in January, her body dismembered and left in a remote area. Her death highlights the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women, who are disproportionately affected by violence and disappearances. To address this problem, the Arizona state legislature is considering a bill that would create an Amber Alert-style system for missing Indigenous women to ensure they are given the same urgent attention as any other missing person.
The community's heartbreak over Emily Pike's death is a painful reminder of the systemic neglect faced by Indigenous communities. Native American women go missing and are murdered at a much higher rate than any other population, yet the resources and support available to help solve these cases are grossly inadequate. It's time to give these cases the attention they deserve, starting with the creation of an Amber Alert-style system that will notify the public and expedite the search for missing Indigenous women.
Sign the petition to support the legislation for an Amber Alert-style system for missing Indigenous women and to demand justice for Emily Pike.: https://www.thepetitionsite.com/908/991/047/
Constitutional Rights Blog Updated March 24th 2025
From Google News.:
Washington Examiner
Why doesn’t legacy media refer to Tesla terrorists as the ‘far Left’?
Despite regular instances of left-wing violence, destruction, and chaos against Tesla and Elon Musk, legacy media have been tame in describing these bad...
Washington Examiner
Karoline Leavitt suggests Democrats’ Tesla stance is ‘captivated by the far radical Left’
Protesters have vandalized Tesla vehicles and dealerships. Tesla CEO Elon Musk was the first to refer to the incidents as “terrorism” online.
Washington Examiner
Democrats aren’t just America last, they’re Hamas first
Sen. Chris Murphy's (D-CT) latest unhinged rant is yet another example of how far the Democratic Party has fallen. In a desperate attempt to smear President...
Washington Examiner
Musk outraged after massive arson attack on Tesla service center: ‘Terrorism’
The FBI said the Las Vegas attack, which damaged a total of five vehicles, “certainly has some of the hallmarks” of an act of terrorism.
.6 days ago: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3351667/elon-musk-outraged-arson-attack-tesla-las-vegas-terrorism/
Just in case you think the Washington Examiner is only saying these things because they are pro Trump.:
2022 rejection of Donald Trump
On the day after former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson testified before the House select committee on the January 6 attack, the Examiner published an editorial titled "Trump proven unfit for power again," writing in part:
Cassidy Hutchinson's Tuesday testimony ought to ring the death knell for former President Donald Trump's political career. Trump is unfit to be anywhere near power ever again ... Hutchinson's testimony confirmed a damning portrayal of Trump as unstable, unmoored, and absolutely heedless of his sworn duty to effectuate a peaceful transition of presidential power ... Trump is a disgrace. Republicans have far better options to lead the party in 2024. No one should think otherwise, much less support him, ever again.: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Examiner
Constitutional Rights Blog Updated March 26th 2025
Gov. Greg Abbott responds to Jasmine Crockett’s ‘hot wheels’ comment Mar. 26, 2025 Updated 1:15 p.m. Dallas congresswoman faces censure over her remarks at an event in Los Angeles over the weekend.: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/03/26/gov-greg-abbott-responds-to-jasmine-crocketts-hot-wheels-comment/
Gov. Abbott orders Plano mosque to stop funeral services Mar. 26, 2025 Updated 2:57 p.m.
The East Plano Islamic Center is tied to a planned Muslim-centric community near Josephine.: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/faith/2025/03/26/gov-abbott-orders-plano-mosque-to-stop-funeral-services/ : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_funeral
Constitutional Rights Blog Updated March 28th 2025
Trump Calls on Smithsonian Institution to Promote ‘American Greatness’
The president complained in an executive order that the Smithsonian had advanced “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive." March 28, 2025
Updated 12:48 p.m. ET: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/arts/design/trump-smithsonian-institution-eo.html
Turkish student at Tufts University detained, video shows masked people handcuffing her, Updated 9:35 PM CDT, March 26, 2025: https://apnews.com/article/tufts-student-detained-massachusetts-immigration-6c3978da98a8d0f39ab311e092ffd892
One of the main reasons I no longer look favorably towards democrats; is because of questionable, over spending, from the Biden administration. I wonder; how much of that 12 billion was actually spent, on health care?
US pulls back $12 billion in funding to state health departments March 26, 20257:21 PM CDT Updated 2 days ago: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-government-pulls-back-over-11-billion-funding-state-health-departments-2025-03-26/
Good job Linda McMann
Maine schools accused of hiding 'gender transition' records from parents, feds say
The U.S. Department of Education says an investigation has been launched into the Maine Department of Education over alleged FERPA 12:25 PM EDT Mar 28, 2025: https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-ferpa-violations-investigation-education-department/64321099
Whitmire (a democrat) said in a recent interview, describing his reaction to the demonstrators, who have also appeared regularly at the homes of Senator Ted Cruz and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (a democrat).: https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/john-whitmire-israel-palestine-protests/
Constitutional Rights Blog Updated March 30th 2025
I got this picture from Ted Cruz's newsletter that I did not like.: Click here to view. There is nothing Christian about the horn sign.: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sign_of_the_horns Ted is a Christian as far as I can tell. I am no angel when it comes to talking about Christianity online either. It was not till recently I decided to do the right thing and speak according to the Bible in all my post from now on. Maybe Ted is going threw a stage like I did for a while. He is definitely a Christion though. I made this image for him. Okay my bad; I remade the graphic. Ted is a for real Christian. He has had many interviews with CBN and has attended a Baptist churches enough to prove to me; he is a Christian. To top it all off his dad is a big time pastor taken beatings by the commies for being a Christian; to top it all off. I should not make computer graphics when I first wake up. Click here to view. They used to do this to me back east, if you like rock music or beer; how can you call yourself a Christian? Lately the thing I keep telling myself; when I read about people using politics or the internet to hurt America for instance; Jesus died for the whole world, no matter how bad they are.
Romans 10:9 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” KJV
Constitutional Rights Blog Updated April1st 2025
Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas)“Thankfully with DOGE, we have a president bringing the leadership needed and a focused effort, along with the talent, technology, tools, and transparency to this waste, fraud and abuse. And to those who would stand opposed to this effort, I would just point out, while it’s understandable to find waste, fraud and abuse that has grown and metastasized in the government even over decades, certainly accelerated in the last few years, to continue to protect it is corruption. I want to thank the Chair for beginning this war on waste on this side of Pennsylvania Avenue and bringing together this Committee. This effort is so important as we work to relieve the American people of this burden of waste, fraud and abuse.”: https://oversight.house.gov/release/hearing-wrap-up-doge-subcommittees-first-hearing-uncovers-billions-lost-to-fraud-and-improper-payments-launches-war-on-waste/
Muslim-centric EPIC City draws Collin County meeting ire
Plans haven’t been submitted, but most residents at Monday’s public hearing opposed the project.
Mar. 31, 2025 Updated 6:34 p.m. CDT
On Monday, all but three speakers at the public hearing opposed the project. More than 90 people sat in the audience of Collin County Commissioners Court in McKinney, and the meeting was so packed that attendees had to park in a field nearby.
Residents poured into the lobby outside the meeting room and into another area downstairs in the building. Many wore clothes or hats with American flags or logos like “America First” or “Make America Great Again.”
Heated debate between supporters and opponents of the project picked up outside the meeting room during a break.
Monday’s meeting comes after Gov. Greg Abbott directed a series of state agencies to investigate EPIC and its affiliated entities. Abbott announced Monday he has directed the Texas Rangers to investigate the mosque and related businesses for “potential criminal activities.”
At least four other investigations into EPIC are being led by Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas State Board of Securities and the Texas Funeral Service Commission. Abbott previously said in an X post that a “dozen” state agencies were investigating.
County Judge Chris Hill said the commissioners court wasn’t accustomed to having an audience this large. About 60 residents spoke during Monday’s meeting.
It wasn’t clear whether EPIC representatives attended Monday’s meeting. A spokesperson for Community Capital Partners and the engineering firm for EPIC City was present.
Those who opposed EPIC City cited concerns about allegations that the planned development violates housing laws. Others expressed concerns about Islamic religious practices.
“I have a feeling many people won’t speak today because the media, possibly other Muslims, will label us as racist,” said Tasha Escoto. She said she did not support the development. “I’m against a religion that I believe allows abuse to women. We are a nation founded on Christian values. Why are we even allowing this?”
At least seven speakers said America was a Christian or Judeo-Christian nation. Many described elements of Islam that they did not support, and a few expressed fears that members of the development might convert their children to Islam.
Two people who said they were immigrants or children of immigrants shared their family’s stories and said immigrants to the United States should “assimilate.”
Darrel Evans, a Collin County resident who previously ran as a Democrat for Texas House District 89, said he was supportive of the project. He accused Abbott and Paxton of misusing their powers by directing the investigations. He said the EPIC City project was still in the “idea” phase.
“Are we investigating ideas now?” he asked.
“I’ve seen a troubling pattern in Texas where marginalized communities — Black, brown, immigrant and migrant populations — are consistently targeted by discriminatory laws,” Evans said.
“It’s disappointing that these so-called Christians with American values are so quick to abandon those values and the Constitution,” Evans added. “My hope is that this commission will remember that they represent all residents.”
Erin Ragsdale, an executive vice president and partner at communication firm Allyn that is representing Community Capital Partners, was the last of about 60 people to speak at the podium Monday.
Ragsdale said EPIC City was “open to everyone” — Muslim and non-Muslim alike.
“I don’t think we would be here at this early stage if there were plans floating around for a master-planned community with a place of worship that was Christian,” Ragsdale said.
She also said EPIC’s members were “good neighbors,” and highlighted food drives and other community programs the mosque does that are open to people in need regardless of religion.
David Kalhoefer, a senior planner with engineering firm Westwood, told commissioners that a development application hasn’t been submitted. A traffic impact analysis, flood study and environmental study have been completed.
Community Capital Partners told The Dallas Morning News it reached out to Hill on March 19 to request a meeting where it would provide an overview of the project.
The firm declined to present during Monday’s meeting because the project is still in the planning phase.
Kalhoefer told The News that the firm is revising the project’s masterplan based on the results of the flood study. They hope to present plans to officials later this year.
“I cannot support this project,” Hill, the county judge, said as the hearing neared its end.
Investigations
Paxton announced the first investigation last Tuesday. The state’s top prosecutor requested documents from Community Capital Partners related to its EPIC City development. The request is part of Paxton’s investigation into whether the group is violating state consumer protection laws.
Abbott announced Wednesday that the Texas Funeral Service Commission sent a cease-and-desist letter, alleging the mosque was operating a funeral home without a license.
The Texas State Securities Board launched its investigation Thursday into potential failures to “comply with applicable state and federal securities requirements, including protections against fraud.” In a news release, Abbott said the mosque and affiliated companies may be misleading investors.
On Friday, the Texas Workforce Commission announced it was investigating EPIC and Community Capital Partners to determine if the parties violated any fair housing laws.
Community Capital Partners told The News in February that the organization would adhere to the Fair Housing Act, which prohibits the denial of housing to a person based on their religion and other protected classes.
The organization stated it “will not enforce blanket bans on any group of people, but we will conduct thorough individualized assessments of prospective buyers to ensure they align with our goals of safety and security.”
“CCP intends to follow all applicable rules, regulations and laws and intends to develop an inclusive community that all citizens can be proud of,” the firm said in a statement Monday.: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/faith/2025/03/31/why-are-we-even-allowing-this-residents-speak-out-about-d-fw-muslim-centric-development/
Why North Texans of Chinese descent are fighting limits on some property ownership
A pair of bills in Austin would limit foreign nationals and companies from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from buying real estate in the state.
Apr. 1, 2025
Updated 12:59 p.m. CDT
The legislation would restrict foreign nationals and companies from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from owning property in the state.
In recent years, hundreds of bills aimed at limiting land ownership by certain non-U.S. nationals, including those from China, have been introduced around the country, according to data collected by the Committee of 100, which formed to address critical issues confronting people of Chinese ancestry in the United States.
So far, more than 22 states have passed legislation restricting property ownership based on country of origin, according to the organization. A Florida law enacted in 2023 limits land ownership by people from multiple countries, including China, but has been temporarily halted by a federal appeals court.
Supporters of the bill have argued the bills will protect Texas’ natural resources and critical infrastructure from foreign threats. Robb Misso, CEO of Texas Alliance of Manufacturers Associations, said he doesn’t think the bills will hurt the state’s ability to bring jobs to the state.
Constitutional Rights Blog Updated April 4th 2025
💬 WHITE HOUSE ARTICLE
Tariffs Work — and President Trump’s First Term Proves It
For the first time in decades, the United States will see fair trade as President Donald J. Trump announces tariffs to level the playing field for American workers and businesses.
Despite the rhetoric from politicians and the media, studies have repeatedly shown tariffs are an effective tool for achieving economic and strategic objectives — just as they did in President Trump’s first term.
A 2024 study on the effects of President Trump’s tariffs in his first term found that they “strengthened the U.S. economy” and “led to significant reshoring” in industries like manufacturing and steel production.
A 2023 report by the U.S. International Trade Commission — which analyzed the effects of President Trump’s Section 232 and 301 tariffs on more than $300 billion of U.S. imports — found the tariffs reduced imports from China, effectively stimulated more U.S. production of the affected goods, and had very minor effects on downstream prices.
According to the Economic Policy Institute, the tariffs implemented by President Trump during his first term “clearly show[ed] no correlation with inflation” and had only a fleeting effect on overall prices.: https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2025/04/tariffs-work-and-president-trumps-first-term-proves-it/
LIBERATION DAY RECIPROCAL TARIFFS: https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/1907533090559324204
📢 OP-ED
Trump's tariffs on cars will create good jobs and increase wages in America
Brave American soldiers helped win World War II. But they could not have succeeded without a rock-solid auto industry that mass-produced tanks, trucks and jeeps by the millions.
Today, this key pillar of America’s once-vaunted “Arsenal of Democracy” has been hollowed out by decades of unfair trade. No longer does America fully manufacture its own automobiles. We largely assemble high-value parts made overseas.
To restore our auto industry to strategic dominance, President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs not just on foreign-built autos but also on imported auto parts. These new Trump tariffs will provide powerful incentives for automakers to bring engine, transmission and drivetrain production back to American soil.: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2025/04/02/trump-tariffs-auto-imports-ford-toyota-honda/82754296007/
