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June 13, 2023
Jack Montgomery
News

Fearful Comey Admits ‘Smarter Trump’ Will Be ‘Retribution President’.

Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director James Comey confessed his fear that Donald Trump will be “smarter” and will seek retribution against the weaponized administrative state if he regains the White House in 2024.

Comey explained to BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday morning that the prospect of Trump being nominated as the Republican candidate for 2024 was “very concerning,” alleging the former president “represents a threat to fundamental aspects of the American republic.”

The prospect of Trump actually being reelected, Comey continued, was “deeply chilling, because he will be the ‘retribution president’… smarter than he was last time.”

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War

Trump Discloses Lindsey Graham’s Last Wishes on Iran.

President Donald J. Trump said the late Senator Lindsey Graham adopted a surprising shift on foreign policy during his final weeks, calling for diplomacy.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump said late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), whose funeral was held on Tuesday, privately shifted his stance on Iran in the weeks before his death, and that the longtime foreign policy hawk urged pursuing a negotiated settlement rather than continued military action.
📺 DETAIL: Graham, who died suddenly on July 11 at age 71, had long been one of the Senate’s strongest advocates for military intervention abroad, including support for action against Iran and continued U.S. backing for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Trump said Graham had become convinced “it’s better to make a deal” with Iran. The President also reflected on Graham’s legacy, saying he often joked the senator “liked war” and had “never seen a war he didn’t like.” Graham had frequently argued that supporting Ukraine was in America’s national interest and, following a visit to Kiev, said he believed there was a path to ending the conflict by strengthening Ukraine while pursuing a diplomatic resolution. Trump’s remarks came as family, friends, and political leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., for Graham’s funeral, where he was remembered for his decades of service in the Senate and his influence on U.S. foreign policy.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Lindsey liked war, to be honest with you… He’s never seen a war he didn’t like,” said Trump, but added that the late lawmaker had recently said, “It’s better to make a deal in this case than just destroying the rest of the country.”
🎯 IMPACT: Trump’s remarks on Graham’s advocacy for diplomacy in his final weeks stand in stark contrast to the senator’s longstanding reputation as a proponent of military intervention.

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Crime
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Illegal Alien Gangster Pleads Guilty to Attacking Border Patrol with Vehicle.

A Venezuelan illegal alien associated with the violent Tren de Aragua gang pleaded guilty after ramming a Border Patrol vehicle during an attempted arrest in Portland, Oregon.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED:  A Venezuelan illegal immigrant with alleged ties to the Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang has pleaded guilty to a federal charge after he rammed a pickup truck into a Border Patrol vehicle while attempting to evade arrest in Portland, Oregon. Luis Nino-Moncada, 33, pleaded guilty Monday to felony depredation of government property and faces up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and one year of supervised release after prosecutors said he repeatedly struck a federal vehicle during a January 8 arrest operation, prompting an agent to fire his service weapon.
📺 DETAIL: Nino-Moncada and passenger Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras, a Venezuelan national whom the Department of Homeland Security has linked to a Tren de Aragua prostitution ring, were both wounded, fled the scene, and were later apprehended. Court records state Nino-Moncada admitted he was living in the United States illegally and had been ordered removed by an immigration judge in November 2024. Federal investigators said the pair had previously come to the attention of law enforcement, including during a 2025 prostitution sting in which Zambrano-Contreras allegedly identified several Tren de Aragua members and admitted involvement in a prior Portland shooting. Zambrano-Contreras later accepted a plea agreement on a 2023 illegal entry charge and received one year of supervised probation with GPS monitoring before being arrested again in May for repeatedly violating her court-ordered curfew. The January confrontation also sparked protests outside Portland’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility after city officials suggested federal agents had shot innocent local residents, a characterization disputed by federal authorities.
📺 FLASHBACK: Nino-Moncada’s attack sparked riots in Portland after city officials falsely claimed federal agents had shot innocent people, referring to the suspects as “neighbors.” Zambrano-Contreras, who has a history of violating probation, had previously been involved in a prostitution sting and other criminal activities connected to the gang.

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9 hours ago
Immigration
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GOP Governor Attacks Trump’s Deportation Plan for Haitians as a ‘Mistake.’

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has criticized the Trump administration’s plan to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants, claiming that deportations will cause economic harm to his state and put those deported in danger.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) has voiced opposition to President Donald J. Trump’s plan to deport Haitian illegal immigrants.
📺 DETAIL: Earlier this year, the Supreme Court upheld the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. TPS is an immigration status granted on humanitarian grounds to protect migrants from deportation and allows them to work. TPS for Haitians was first granted in 2010 after a major earthquake hit the country. Over a decade later, the Trump administration moved to end TPS for Haitians, citing improved conditions in the country. The administration intends to deport approximately 334,000 Haitians, who will lose their TPS this week. In response, Governor DeWine described the Trump administration’s deportation plans as “a blow to the state of Ohio.” The Governor suggested that the plans would harm Ohio’s economy, particularly Springfield, a city in south-west Ohio where many Haitians have settled. “These are people who have helped Springfield really come back… The Haitians who are living there and employed there, they came there to work, and they came there because there were jobs that were not being filled by other people,” said DeWine. The governor also suggested that it was not safe for Haitians to return to their home country. The Department of Homeland Security has stated: “What we would say now is it’s closing time, which means you don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here.“
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Haiti is hell today… Very few of these Haitians will voluntarily go back to Haiti. If they have to leave, they’ll go someplace else… They don’t want to go back to Haiti.” – Governor DeWine
🎯 IMPACT: The Governor’s comments echo similar remarks made earlier in the year. Back in February, DeWine defended the cheap foreign labor provided by the influx of Haitian migrants into Springfield. This underscores a dividing line with the Republican Party between those who support putting American workers first and those who hold to the establishment economic orthodoxy of using mass immigration to suppress wages, benefiting large corporations. Last year, federal prosecutors charged two Haitian migrants in Massachusetts for conducting a $7 million food stamp fraud scheme.
📺 FLASHBACK: This is not the first time that Governor DeWine has demonstrated his Republican-in-name-only (RINO) positions. In 2024, the governor demanded that Ohio change its electoral law to accommodate former President Joe Biden. The year prior to that, he vetoed a state bill prohibiting trans surgeries and drugs for minors.

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has criticized the Trump administration's plan to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian migrants, claiming that deportations will cause economic harm to his state and put those deported in danger.

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UK Govt Minister Calls for Removal of ‘Unsettling, Intimidating’ British Flags.

Labour government minister and Member of Parliament Sarah Sackman has faced backlash after urging the removal of British flags from a north London borough and describing the flags as symbols of “division and intimidation.”

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A minister from the governing Labour Party in the United Kingdom has described the British flag as “unsettling, intimidating, and othering.”
📺 DETAIL: Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Finchley and Golders Green and Minister of State for Courts and Legal Services Sarah Sackman has called for the removal of British flags displayed on public lampposts in Barnet, north London. Sackman described the flags as “unsettling, intimidating, and othering.” Sackman criticized the flags in an op-ed for The Barnet Post, a local newspaper, arguing that “it is now time for them to come down.” Sackman further described the flags as symbols of “division and intimidation” and insisted that British identity is about being “inclusive and welcoming, not exclusive and hostile.” Sackman is one of a growing list of left-wing politicians in the British capital who have voiced support for removing national flags from public places. For instance, Bangladesh-born far-left Mayor of Tower Hamlets Lutfur Rahman called for the removal of English flags last year despite allowing Palestinian flags to fly in the borough.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Several [residents] have described [the flags] as unsettling, intimidating, and othering—something we cannot ignore… In a diverse and inclusive community like ours, no one should feel unwelcome…” – Sarah Sackman, Labour MP and Minister of State
🎯 IMPACT: Last month, the High Court approved an injunction brought forward by Oxfordshire Council which prevented the flags of England and Britain from being displayed on public infrastructure. Back in March, a leaked draft of the British government’s social cohesion policy suggested the British, English, and Scottish flags could be “tools of hate.”

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11 hours ago
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Politics

Kentucky Governor Pressures McConnell to Show He Can Serve or Step Down.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has called on Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, to address his ability to serve amid a prolonged absence from Congress, while McConnell has insisted that he will complete an ongoing rehabilitation program and remain in office.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED:  Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) is calling on Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to publicly demonstrate that he is capable of serving in office or resign from the Senate after the Republican lawmaker’s extended absence from public view.
📺 DETAIL:  In a letter sent Monday to McConnell and his staff, with a copy to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Beshear argued that elected officials owe voters transparency regarding their ability to carry out their duties and said speculation surrounding the 84-year-old McConnell’s condition could be avoided with a minimal amount of public disclosure. McConnell has not appeared publicly for more than 40 days, aside from hospital photographs released by his office, and is expected to remain away from the Senate while undergoing rehabilitation, as he has not yet been medically cleared to resume his duties. Earlier this month, McConnell allies said the senator was alert and recovering in the hospital while denying online rumors claiming he was brain-dead. Last week, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) also called on McConnell to disclose his health status or step down, saying voters deserve greater transparency. Beshear has previously urged Thune to investigate whether McConnell remains fit to serve in the Senate. Significantly, there have previously been multiple incidents in which McConnell has suffered apparent health crises in public, falling silent and freezing in place for extended periods in the middle of speeches to the press. McConnell, who has said he intends to complete his term despite his ongoing rehabilitation, is scheduled to retire when his term ends in January 2027.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “I understand anyone’s desire for privacy, but when you run for office and serve as one of a state’s two U.S. senators, you willingly abdicate much of your personal privacy. That’s the deal, and we all know it when we run.” – Governor Beshear
🎯 IMPACT: Beshear’s demand raises further questions about McConnell’s health and ability to serve, increasing pressure on Republican leadership to address his long absence from Congress publicly.

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12 hours ago
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Pentagon to Rename Charleston Base in Honor of Lindsey Graham.

The Pentagon has announced plans to rename Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, in recognition of his military service and legislative contributions.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of War has announced plans to rename Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina after the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), in recognition of his military and public service. The decision follows Graham’s sudden death earlier this month.
👤 WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senator Lindsey Graham, who had served in the U.S. Senate since 2003 and in the Air Force as a member of the Judge Advocate General’s Corps in the 1980s, and Air Force Secretary Troy Meink, who directed preparations for the renaming.
📍 WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Tuesday, as memorial services are being held for Graham in the U.S. Capitol, with preparations to rename Joint Base Charleston, a key military installation in South Carolina.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Senator Graham’s lifelong devotion to the military was shaped by his own military service and his public service in both the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. His steadfast advocacy was instrumental in modernizing our military infrastructure and enhancing aviation security, ensuring that Joint Base Charleston remains as one of America’s premier military installations.” – Air Force Secretary Troy Meink
📺 DETAIL: Graham was a staunch advocate for U.S. intervention in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, pushing strongly for stronger action against Russia, Iran, and other states.
🎯 IMPACT: The renaming of the base underscores Graham’s influence on the Pentagon and the Trump administration, with President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance both paying tribute to the late senator on Tuesday.

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12 hours ago
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World

U.S. Launches Comprehensive Review of Military Presence in Europe.

The Pentagon’s European Posture Review, which aims to assess the United States’ military footprint in Europe and shift defense responsibilities towards NATO’s European members, has officially started.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Pentagon has officially started its review into the United States military’s presence in Europe.
📺 DETAIL: This week, the Pentagon officially started its European Posture Review. The review is part of a broader strategy to modernize the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and rebalance NATO’s defense burden away from the United States and towards European countries. “The review will further the goal of fully restoring NATO’s character as a powerful warfighting organization,” said Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby. “This will put NATO on the track for lasting, sustained success, especially as we confront simultaneous challenges across theaters.” This follows through on a commitment made by U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at a NATO meeting in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, last month. “We need a stronger Europe in a stronger NATO, through increased defense spending and defense production,” said the Secretary of War. “Secretary Hegseth was very clear about the need for a NATO 3.0, an alliance rebooted for the modern age. On that we all agree,” Colby added. The move follows years of criticism from President Donald J. Trump, who has extensively criticized European members of NATO for “free-riding” on U.S. military protection and insufficient defense spending.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “This will be a real review, designed to ensure that NATO is moving fast and irreversibly toward Europe taking primary responsibility for its conventional defense… The outcome of this review will be an acceleration of NATO’s transition to a stronger, more equitable and sustainable alliance,” said Colby on X (formerly Twitter).
🎯 IMPACT: This shows that the Trump administration is doubling-down on the idea of NATO 3.0. Back in June, Secretary Hegseth described the current state of NATO as “NATO 2.0.” “Defense budgets cratered, along with Europe’s belief in itself and its civilization. NATO lost its way… NATO 2.0 was an era of distraction, deindustrialization, and demilitarization,” declared the Secretary of War last month. As such, it is likely that previously stated goals, such as getting European NATO countries to spend five percent of GDP on defense by 2035, remain in place. The start of the review could spell a radical alteration in the structure of NATO, including reduced U.S. military presence in Europe. “It’s a review that some countries will fail, and others will pass with flying colors,” Hegseth warned at the time.

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13 hours ago
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TECH

Whistleblower Lawsuit Accuses Tesla of Ignoring Self-Driving Safety Issues.

A whistleblower lawsuit alleges Tesla’s self-driving vehicle testing practices created unsafe conditions for the public and employees due to extreme understaffing and overburdened managers.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A former Tesla manager has filed a federal lawsuit alleging he was fired after warning the company about what he described as serious safety failures in its Full Self-Driving testing program, claiming understaffing and excessive workloads turned autonomous test vehicles into “rolling hazards” on public roads in Houston, Texas. Javier Medrano, who managed Tesla’s Houston Full Self-Driving testing operations, alleges the company increased the number of test vehicles and operators under his supervision from 15 to 38 while requiring him to oversee the fleet alone, despite an internal guideline recommending one manager for every 15.
📺 DETAIL: Medrano, who oversaw Full Self-Driving (FSD) testing operations, claims Tesla aggressively ramped up testing without providing adequate managerial support, leaving him solely responsible for safety oversight. He reported working 60 to 80 hours per week while also being on call on weekends. Medrano’s complaint details instances of exhaustion, including one incident where he allegedly provided unsafe guidance during a crash response due to sleep deprivation. Tesla allegedly ignored his repeated pleas for additional staffing and rest. Several people have died in recent years due to accidents involving Tesla self-driving cars, including a case in Florida that led to Tesla paying a $329 million settlement last year.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “It almost feels like these big corporations can get away with anything, and people just kind of put their heads down and say, ‘Well, this is how it is.’” – Javier Medrano
🎯 IMPACT: The lawsuit raises broader concerns about Tesla prioritizing production over safety in its self-driving vehicle development. Medrano is seeking reinstatement, back pay, and damages. The case could influence how regulators and the public view autonomous vehicle testing practices.
📺 FLASHBACK: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology has faced scrutiny in the past, with critics arguing the software has often been released prematurely, risking public safety for the sake of rapid deployment.

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14 hours ago
NatSec
News

Pulte Confirms 30% Staff Reduction at Deep State Intel Office.

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has undergone significant staff reductions under Acting Director Bill Pulte, with layoffs reportedly cutting the ODNI workforce by roughly one-third.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Bill Pulte has announced that approximately one-third of the Office of the DNI (ODNI) has been laid off.
📺 DETAIL: On Monday, Acting Director Pulte declared that the ODNI had conducted a fourth round of layoffs. The Acting Director described the decision as the “5th and near final round” of layoffs. “We are, this morning, Executing a 5th and Near Final Round of TERMINATIONS, an approximately 30% Staff Reduction from Weeks Ago,” said the Acting Director on X (formerly Twitter). The layoffs follow a series of declassifications from President Donald J. Trump. Pulte characterized the layoffs as part of the administration’s strategy to make the Intelligence Community less insular and more accountable to the American public, arguing that an overly large ODNI was a sign of a “bloated and corrupt” political establishment.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The Intelligence Community must protect the American people, NOT the political whims of the bloated and corrupt elite class.” – Bill Pulte
🎯 IMPACT: This represents another round of layoffs since Pulte was appointed as Acting Director. Last month, it was reported that the Acting Director had removed 51 staff members from the ODNI since taking office. This included six terminations and 45 employees returned to their home agencies. The ODNI downsizing process began under former Director Tulsi Gabbard, who recently resigned from her post to support her husband through a battle with cancer. Gabbard reduced the agency’s workforce from roughly 2,000 to roughly 1,300. The restructuring could significantly alter the ODNI’s operations and priorities, potentially reflecting a shift away from entrenched bureaucratic practices and towards public-facing activities. Layoffs under Pulte began on day one as Acting Director, underlining the administration’s determination to downsize the agency. “Pulte being willing to rock the boat and send a bunch of people back to their agencies and gut the bureaucracy is a feature, not a bug for Republicans,” said a Republican Senate staffer at the time.

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15 hours ago
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UK

Grooming Gang Victims Urge UK PM Burnham to Reverse Plan to Release Predators Early.

Survivors of grooming gang abuse are calling on British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to take decisive action to prevent dangerous offenders from being released early under planned prison reforms.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Two survivors of grooming gang abuse, Sarah Wilson and Jade Belgrove, have urged British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to permanently exclude serious sexual and violent offenders from the Labour government’s planned early prisoner release scheme, warning that releasing such offenders will put the public at risk and discourage future victims from coming forward. The women sent a letter to Burnham calling for urgent action, arguing that survivors cannot safely live in communities where dangerous offenders may be released early.
📺 DETAIL: Wilson said the government’s decision to pause the planned policy only provides a limited time to secure exemptions for high-risk offenders. Representing the survivors, solicitor Amy Clowrey said the proposed policy has caused significant anxiety among victims and described the pause as another setback for survivors‘ rights, urging the government to ensure those convicted of serious sexual and violent crimes are not eligible for early release. Clowrey said many survivors feel they have once again been sidelined. Wilson said she would personally urge Burnham to revoke the policy for dangerous offenders if given the opportunity, while Belgrove appealed to the Prime Minister to “do the right thing” for survivors and future victims. Burnham previously confirmed the unpopular changes, planned for September, have been paused while the government conducts an urgent review.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We can’t risk having these people back into the community. We all know how much of a danger they are through our own experiences and to future victims.” – Jade Belgrove
🎯 IMPACT: The Burnham government’s response to this issue could set a precedent for how serious offenders are handled in the future, particularly in cases of sexual and violent crimes.

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