Category Blogger C0nservative Tree House

Jun 11 2026

Interesting Names Being Floated for Permanent DNI Role


Posted originally on CTH on June 10, 2026 | Sundance 

According to The Gateway Pundit there are five names being debated for permanent DNI {SEE HERE}.

Qualifying any comment by saying this is entirely speculation, a few have asked me for opinion.

Gateway Pundit posits the names: GOP Representative Elise Stefanik, GOP Representative Rick Crawford, current Deputy Director of the CIA Michael Ellis, Vice President JD Vance’s national security adviser Cliff Sims, and former GOP Rep Jason Chaffetz.

Names not mentioned in that article include former HPSCI Chairman Devin Nunes or former Representative now U.S. Attorney for North Carolina Dan Bishop.

Without being fully transparent about how I am reaching my perspective, here’s my take on these names.

I have not seen Michael Ellis in this discussion before. However, he would be a very solid consideration.  Ellis is a very straight, non-pretending, deliberate and serious person.  With a firm grasp on the problem, Ellis would be a solid option.

Current HPSCI Chairman Rick Crawford would also be a solid consideration.  As current HPSCI Chairman Crawford has worked with Tulsi Gabbard, and he does have a very firm grasp on the nuances and issues within the current intelligence community.

Dan Bishop’s name has not been mentioned by many, but he would also be an asset in the role.  At least he should be interviewed to see if he thoroughly understands the problem and would be willing to confront it.

Stefanik might want the job and might be the favorite of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, but I’m not sure Stefanik is strong enough to stand up to the pressure within the overall intelligence apparatus.  There’s a general pretending that often comes from DC familiarity as well as willingness to go along with norms and status quo. Stefanik is not a disruptor.

It doesn’t seem like Devin Nunes wants the job, for all of the reasons why a tenured IC person wouldn’t want the job.  Jason Chaffetz would be worthless, as he was when Chairman of the House Oversight Committee.  I don’t know enough about Cliff Simms to give an opinion.

Ranked: Ellis, Crawford, Bishop.

Concerning: Stefanik, Chaffetz.

Best Route:  Give strong weight to Tulsi Gabbard’s recommendation.

Jun 11 2026

President Trump Delivers Shocking Response to Question About USMCA Renewal


Posted originally on CTH on June 10, 2026 | Sundance 

It is not shocking to us.  It is not shocking to anyone who has followed this story for the past few years.  It is particularly not shocking to you.   However, the Canadians are going bananas right now.

President Donald Trump responded to a question about the current status of the USMCA trade agreement, or what Canada calls CUSMA.  Watch and listen to how President Trump points out that he has no intention of renewing the USMCA.

This has been obvious since May of 2025 {GO DEEP}.

I don’t want to say ‘I toldya so’, but…. Video prompted to 37:55:

Jun 11 2026

President Trump Navigates Speaker Mike Johnson on FISA Reauthorization


Posted originally on CTH on June 10, 2026 | Sundance

In the bigger picture, it is very likely that congress will reauthorize FISA (702) surveillance because not doing so is against their interests. That reality creates an unusual dynamic where President Trump can leverage the inevitable outcome for his own political benefit.

PRESIDENT TRUMP – “Just like they did on Border Funding, the Radical Left Dumocrats are trying to take our National Security hostage because of unrelated issues. They should stop playing politics with the safety of our Great Country.

I have named William Pulte to be Acting Director of National Intelligence, who will take over on June 19th, and have asked him to execute the immediate and needed downsizing of the office, reverting staff to their home agencies. At the same time, I am looking for a permanent ODNI Nominee with experience in National Security.

FISA 702 is very important to our Military, and keeping the American People safe, especially during the World Cup and America250 Celebrations. If nothing is done, this important Law will expire this week. I am asking Congress to send me a short-term extension of FISA to provide time for the selection and confirmation of a permanent Head of the Agency. I would like to thank Director Pulte for his time and commitment.” ~ President DONALD J. TRUMP

The Legislative Branch is opposing FISA (702) renewal by using opposition as a narrative to enhance their “orange man bad” credentials.   Their opposition is fake.  In non-pretending reality we understand the Legislative Branch both wants and controls the dynamics around FISA (702).

The CIA drug trafficking disruptions come as a result of intercepted telecommunication between foreign narco traffickers and those in the U.S. on the receiving side.

With evidence provided, a standard U.S. federal court can issue a warrant against the American side of the communication network if the evidence supports it.

FISA is not needed for the foreign intercept, and FISA is not needed to obtain a warrant. False baseline.

Jun 11 2026

President Trump Signs the Secure America Act


Posted originally on CTH on June 10, 2026 | Sundance 

Earlier today, President Donald Trump signed the Secure America Act in the Oval Office. The bill provides $70 billion for immigration enforcement, including $38 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, $26 billion for the Border Patrol, and $5 billion to cover unforeseen costs.  WATCH:

.

The appearance of Senator Rand Paul and House Speaker Mike Johnson together is rather interesting, considering the current internal dynamics behind the FISA (702) issue that puts them on opposite sides – with President Trump in the curious middle.

Jun 11 2026

The Irish, Scots and English are at The End of the “first follower” phase in Cultural Survival


Posted originally on CTH on June 10, 2026 | Sundance

When the systems of a ‘law and order’ society find no intention, benefit or reasonable expectation of safety from their established construct of government -generally driven by an intentional willingness to ignore the demands of the citizens those officials are expected to represent- eventually people take matters into their own hands.

It is fair to call this the end of the “first follower” phase.

It began when a singular voice stood boldly in righteous opposition to the violence. This person was watched by many.

Then, when that person, the original opponent to the violence is met with brutal isolation and retaliation, a first follower surfaces.

The first follower is the individual who stands up in anger against the retaliation they have witnessed against the singular voice.

This is the key moment when you can guarantee something is about to change.

The crowd watches the first follower, only at this very consequential inflection point -having watched the previous retaliation- the crowd are now invested emotionally in the outcome of what happens to the ‘first follower.’

The crowd will not accept the same outcome for the first follower. They are in a different mindset, a different frame of mind.  Perspectives are completely different in this phase.

Events in Europe are at the extreme side of the first follower phase. However, events in the United States are not far behind. In fact, the reason we are watching events in Europe with such deliberate attention is entirely because our proximity to the violence at hand is not determined by miles; rather, it is determined by mindset.

WARNING of the “do not look away” image below.

Stephen Ogilvie, who is in his 40s, lost his left eye when he was attacked on a residential street at around 10.30pm on Monday.

When law & order officials fail, when the extreme threat is created by government and THEIR THREAT is allowed to exist in such a manner that it sits on your doorstep, history tells us the righteous will eventually rise up to take back control.

That moment is when the first follower stage ends and there is no containment method for what happens next.

(Via Daily Mail) – […]  Sir Keir Starmer said rioters would ‘feel the full force of the law’. 

He added: ‘The scenes in Belfast last night were shocking and completely unacceptable.

‘There is no justification for the violence and disorder that we saw threatening our communities, nor for those who encouraged it, online or elsewhere. It is clear that people were targeted last night because of their background and I will not tolerate it.

‘Those responsible will feel the full force of the law. I’ve spoken to the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland to convey my thanks to them and the frontline emergency services for their bravery in keeping people safe.

‘I’ve also spoken to the First Minister and Deputy First Minister to discuss the ongoing situation. Appealing for calm must be the priority, and that is what I urge now. We must let the police get on with their work.’

Anti-immigrant protests also took place in several other cities around the UK on Tuesday night, including London, Glasgow, and Southampton. (read more)

The Irish know how to do violence very well.

The Northern Irish, the Scots and the English know how to do violence against the British even better.

If the government sponsored chaotic migration unites the Irish, Scottish and English people, the British government has a big problem.  Much bigger than Prime Minister Keir Starmer will publicly admit.

Try squeezing jello in your fist and watch what happens.

Great Britain is at the end of the first follower phase.

Jun 10 2026

Primary Election Night in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota


Posted originally on CTH on June 9, 2026 | Sundance 

Tonight is another primary election in a batch of states including, Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota.

One surprise I just noticed is the horrible fibber and gaslighter Nancy Mace failing miserably in her quest for South Carolina Governor.  Nancy Mace is in fifth place.

~ Election Results Here ~

Mace floated in/out of never-Trump world for a while in congress and generally pontificated about things while accomplishing very little.  She eventually hung her credibility on the Epstein File stuff.  It doesn’t look like that approach worked out too well for her.

If there are other races tonight that you are interested in, feel free to drop your comments and thoughts on the races that you might be watching from your perspective tonight.

Jun 10 2026


Irish Police Request People Not Protest Their Beheading by Migrants Too Strongly

Posted originally on CTH on June 9, 2026 | Sundance

Following a very public display of horrific violence, the Irish police are asking citizens not to protest against their beheading too strongly.  The last time migrant violence was highlighted, many people in Ireland were upset.

The police request follows a Sudanese migrant who was given asylum and then attacked a man on the street with a knife, slicing his face, neck and back, gouging his eyes and then attempting to use the kitchen knife to saw off his victim’s head.

Following video of the attack becoming viral the police are concerned that too many Irish people will protest against their beheading, and that could be disturbing to the sensitivity of unlawful migrants who may not support taking off the heads of the Irish people.

According to police, not all migrants participate in the stabbing and head chopping, but they do understand the general concern stabbing and head chopping may represent.

Unfortunately, Belfast, Northern Ireland, is up in flames after anti-beheading Irish protesters torched migrant houses and targets across the city.  This is in response to the brutal knife attack on the street last night – defying government ministers’ calls for calm. (Daily Mail Article)  Apparently, there is a calm way to disagree with the premise that your head can be removed by migrants.

The Irish government is very concerned about anti-migrant sentiment being fueled by the latest visible attack by another migrant.  The police are asking people not to share information about the attack, and to support the legal rights of those who are doing the stabbing.

DAILY MAIL – […] Anti-immigrant unrest sprung up in several cities across the UK after Monday night’s attack. A 30-year-old man, described by police as a Sudanese asylum seeker who had been granted indefinite leave to remain, has been charged with attempted murder.

Multiple houses were set on fire in Belfast, along with numerous vehicles, rubble piles and street barricades. These continued to burn as night fell, attended by a vast force of firecrews.

Dramatic scenes came after protesters pushed a flaming bin into a Glider bus on the Newtownards Road soon after crowds first began to gather, burning it to a cinder.

In the Lower Newtownards Road area in east Belfast, around 100 masked men made their way down the street kicking in doors and smashing windows, saying they were ‘getting the foreigners out’, the BBC reported.

It was also reported that groups of locals had set up checkpoints and were checking passing cars for foreign nationals. (read more)

Jun 10 2026

Mary McCord Resurfaces Defending SPLC Following Invitation from Congress


Posted originally on CTH on June 9, 2026 | Sundance

The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing today on the topic of the Southern Poverty Law Center, operating a program to fund, organize and stimulate racist activity, just so the SPLC could fight against racism and fundraise over it.

Amid the panel of voices presented to discuss the issue is the familiar Lawfare operative, Mary McCord.  It makes sense for McCord to get invited by the HJC because McCord was lead staff for the HJC (Nadler/Schiff) during the impeachment effort.  The relationship between Mary McCord and the HJC is lengthy.

McCord noted that law enforcement agencies routinely pay for operatives to infiltrate organizations in order to target them, so congress should not be too concerned with the SPLC funding white racists for the same purpose.  What McCord carefully avoided, was noting how the SPLC is neither a law enforcement entity nor an investigative agency of the government.

I have not had time to watch the entire hearing, and I will provide more depth of review over the next few days once I have watched all of the discussion.  In the interim, these hearings are usually ‘chaff and countermeasures.’

Jun 10 2026

Perfect – President Trump Doubles Down, Bill Pulte Will Takeover as Acting DNI on June 19th


Posted originally on CTH on June 9, 2026 | Sundance

Articulate focus with specific intent can pay dividends.  Sorry for my absence earlier today. I can confirm the first sentence, between the commas.

Against the backdrop of threats from various legislative branch members, President Donald Trump has doubled down and firmly announced that Bill Pulte will take the position of Acting DNI effective June 19th ( 😂 aka ‘Juneteenth’).

Delivering the message from his Truth Social account, President Trump has extended his plenary power and put Congress back into the position they hold in government.   If Congress wants FISA (702), then reauthorize it.  If they don’t want it, then don’t reauthorize it.  The issue matters not to the overall national security dynamic.

[SOURCE]

Kash Patel better prepare to get busy.  It’s time to put up or shut up.  If the FBI carries out a false flag operation (they’d be stupid), or if the CIA attempts to undermine the domestic national security front (they won’t), there is going to be an intense response from Trump and Pulte.

Great job President Donald Trump!

Jun 10 2026

FISA (702) is NOT President Trump’s Problem to Solve


Posted originally on CTH on June 9, 2026 | Sundance 

er reading the umpteenth article [example here] from congressional voices talking about what President Trump needs to do in order for the legislative branch to reauthorize FISA (702), it’s worth reminding everyone how we accept goofy just because goofy has become the norm.

The FISA (702) issue belongs entirely to the legislative branch. It is their work product. It is their enacted law, albeit with an expiration date.  The executive branch has nothing to do with the law.  If congress doesn’t reauthorize a law they have enacted, that’s on the legislative branch – not the executive branch.

The legislative branch enacted a law; it could be unconstitutional and has never been tested in the Supreme Court.  However, it is their law.  If the same legislative branch allows the law to expire, that’s entirely their choice.  The executive branch can do nothing to reauthorize a law that is entirely in the purview of the legislative branch.

President Trump should not accept the legislative branch dysfunction as if it is his problem to solve.  It’s not his monkey.

Somehow the baseline of responsibility has been permitted to shift from the Legislative Branch to the Executive Branch, and the media are apparently clueless about how the separation of powers actually functions.  Even if the Executive Branch wanted to reauthorize it, they can’t.

Somewhere in our modern discussions of things, we have lost sight of the roles and responsibilities within government.

As to the argument of whether or not to reauthorize it, personally I hope congress lets the FISA (702) legislation expire.  However, that’s a distinctly moot point when overlaid against who has responsibility for it.

It’s time to teach civics again, and our nation would be well served if the people around President Trump simply reminded the media and by extension the American people, that FISA is a congressional responsibility.  If they don’t want to reauthorize the law they enacted, then fine; but the issue is all theirs.

The problem of FISA (702) being carried out is multifaceted and complicated.  However, the origin of the law and or extension therein, is entirely the responsibility of the Legislative Branch.  It really is that simple.

WASHINGTON DC – […] Democrats have coalesced behind an ultimatum: They won’t support a reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act as long as Bill Pulte, an ally of President Donald Trump with no national security experience, remains acting director of national intelligence. The White House is standing by Pulte, at least publicly, while accusing Democrats of holding the spy power “hostage” and putting the country’s “national security at risk.” (read more)