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LEAKED DOCS: U.S. Backed Pakistan Coup Over PM’s Ukraine Neutrality.

The former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan was forced out of office at the behest of the U.S. Department of State over his refusal to take sides in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, alleges a leaked diplomatic cable.

Asad Majeed Khan, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, was encouraged by State Department officials – including Assistant Secretary Donald Lu – to tell Pakistan’s politically powerful military that if Prime Minister Khan were removed from power, the Central Asian nation could expect warmer relations with the United States. If Prime Minister Khan were not removed, Pakistan’s generals were told that the nation would face economic and political isolation.

The foreign policy shakedown is not dissimilar to the tactic deployed by President Biden himself, when discussing the removal of a top Ukrainian prosecutor.

According to a leaked cable, Assistant Secretary Lu told the Pakistani Ambassador: “I think if the no-confidence vote against the Prime Minister succeeds, all will be forgiven in Washington because the Russia visit is being looked at as a decision by the Prime Minister… Otherwise, I think it will be tough going ahead.”

The meeting between Assistant Secretary Lu and the Pakistani Ambassador occurred on March 7, 2022. One month later, Pakistan’s parliament held a no confidence vote against Prime Minister Khan and he was removed from office. On August 5, 2022, Khan was sentenced to 3 years in prison on charges of corruption.

The U.S. Department of State’s move against the Pakistani leader came after Lu indicated in March 2, 2022 testimony that Pakistan may be moving towards Russia’s side in the conflict with Ukraine. Prime Minister Khan – meanwhile – had reiterated his firm stance against taking any side in the conflict raging in Eastern Europe, declaring at a rally of his supporters just days before the March 7th State Department meeting: “What do you think of us? That we are your slaves and that we will do whatever you ask of us? We are friends of Russia, and we are also friends of the United States. We are friends of China and Europe. We are not part of any alliance.”

Pakistan is a nuclear power whose internal tensions between civilian and military government make its political stability of particular concern to neighboring nuclear power India as well as the United States.

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Shooting at CIA.

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What Happened: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) headquarters guards shot an individual in a “security incident” early Thursday, hours after two Israeli Embassy staff were killed outside D.C.’s Capital Jewish Museum, although no link between the events is confirmed.

Who’s Involved: CIA security personnel, Fairfax County Police, and the slain Israeli Embassy staff, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.

Where & When: Langley, Virginia, at CIA headquarters, around 4 AM. ET on May 22, 2025.

Key Quote: “There was a security incident that law enforcement responded to outside CIA Headquarters,” a CIA spokesman told NBC.

Impact: The Trump administration’s heightened security measures are tested as the CIA incident and Israeli staff killings raise alarms, reinforcing the need for robust America First protections.

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Guards at Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) headquarters in Langley, Virginia, shot an individual during a “security incident” early Thursday. The non-fatal shooting, which occurred around 4 AM. ET, came just hours after the killing of two Israeli Embassy staff members, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, outside D.C.’s Capital Jewish Museum. However, authorities have found no evidence linking the events.

“There was a security incident that law enforcement responded to outside CIA Headquarters,” a CIA spokesman said, withholding further details pending investigation. The agency swiftly closed its main gate, advising employees to use alternate routes, while Fairfax County Police assisted with traffic control.

The Langley incident follows a deadly attack on Israeli diplomats, amplifying concerns about security in the nation’s capital. While the CIA shooting’s motives remain unclear, its timing—mere hours after the embassy staff murders—highlights the volatile environment in the Democrat-run city.

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Taxpayer Cash Earmarked for Disease Prevention Was Used to ‘Queer’ Children Instead.

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What Happened: Federal funds intended for disease prevention were redirected by a California school district into LGBT student clubs promoting gender ideology and queer activism.

👥 Who’s Involved: Oakland Unified School District (OUSD), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) Network, children and parents.

📍 Where & When: Oakland, California; misuse of funds occurred between 2018 and 2023.

💬 Key Quote: “My child was lured into a confidential GSA club disguised as an Art Club… Parents were completely kept in the dark about what the club really was,” said Erin Lee, a concerned parent.

⚠️ Impact: Nearly $60,000 in CDC HIV prevention funds were used for LGBT-focused programming, with additional funding for similar initiatives at elementary schools. The CDC has since canceled OUSD’s grant.

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The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) in California reportedly misused federal funds meant for disease prevention to finance LGBT student clubs and gender activism programs. The funds, part of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant designed to reduce HIV and sexually transmitted diseases among students, were instead funneled into woke Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA) clubs.

Between 2018 and 2023, OUSD received over $3 million through the CDC’s “Healthy Oakland Teens” initiative. Nearly $60,000 of these funds were allocated to pay staff members, referred to as “LGBTQ Liaisons,” to oversee GSA clubs in middle and high schools and to promote “affirming” environments for LGBT students. An additional $50,000 was later directed toward similar programs for elementary school students. The GSA clubs, described as student-led but adult-supervised, focus on topics such as transgenderism, sexuality, and activism.

OUSD’s 2018 grant application cited reducing LGBT bullying as a key objective. However, $20,000 of the funds went to hire a consultant to organize an annual GSA Day for middle and high schools, while $10,000 was used to cover the event’s costs, including workshops and student-led advocacy.

Concerns have also been raised over OUSD’s “gender support plan,” which outlines how staff can facilitate a student’s gender transition at school without informing parents.

Erin Lee, a parent from Colorado, described her experience with a similar GSA club in her daughter’s school. “My child was lured into a confidential GSA club disguised as an Art Club in her 6th-grade classroom. She was deceived by her ‘trusted adult’ teacher about what the club entailed, and parents were completely kept in the dark about what the club really was,” she said. “They planted seeds of distrust towards parents… They lied to her. And they lied to us.”

Judges have previously ruled that schools secretly transitioning children are violating the rights of their parents. A Wisconsin judge banned schools from allowing or requiring staff to use names or pronouns at odds with the biological sex of children without their parents’ consent in 2023.

However, some whistleblowers have been charged for exposing the secret transitioning of children, such as Dr. Eithan Haim, who was charged by the former Biden government’s DOJ. President Donald J. Trump dropped the charges against Haim earlier this year.

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Target Reports Significant Sales Slump After Left-Wing DEI Boycott, Deflation.

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What Happened: Target’s sales dropped 2.8 percent in the first quarter, falling short of Wall Street expectations, amidst a left-wing boycott over its decision to end some diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and slumping consumer demand.

👥 Who’s Involved: Target Corporation, CEO Brian Cornell, customers, the Federal Reserve, and the Trump administration.

📍 Where & When: United States; first quarter of 2025, earnings call on May 21, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “I want to be clear, we’re not satisfied with these results, so we’re moving with urgency to navigate through this period of volatility,” said Target CEO Brian Cornell.

⚠️ Impact: Target shares fell over six percent on Wednesday morning, now down 40 percent over the past year; the company revised its sales forecast downward for the rest of 2025. Sales at the retail giant were significantly impacted by a boycott over its move to scale back company DEI policies, along with falling consumer demand that suggests the economy could be facing deflationary pressures.

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Target Corporation reported a 2.8 percent drop in first-quarter sales, falling to $23.85 billion, below Wall Street’s anticipated $24.23 billion, as announced during the company’s May 21 earnings call. The decline comes amid boycotts following Target‘s decision to scale back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives earlier this year, a move made in response to criticism from the Trump administration.

Target CEO Brian Cornell addressed the disappointing results, stating, “I want to be clear, we’re not satisfied with these results, so we’re moving with urgency to navigate through this period of volatility. We’ve got to drive traffic back into our stores or visits to our site.”

The retailer also warned of further sales declines throughout the remainder of 2025, citing a challenging economic environment where customers are reducing spending. Target’s shares fell over six percent on Wednesday morning and have dropped 40 percent over the past year.

Notably, recent economic data, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI), have signalled a possible deflationary cycle, due in part to the Federal Reserve’s refusal to cut interest rates. This means retailers could begin experiencing significant demand collapse, placing further strain on profits.

In an effort to recover, Target is introducing 10,000 new items priced at $1 or more, with most under $20, aiming to appeal to budget-conscious shoppers. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to offer value as customers remain cautious amid economic uncertainty.

The company’s earlier decision to scale back DEI initiatives, prompted by political pressure, led to backlash from a segment of its customer base, resulting in boycotts that further impacted sales. Previously, conservatives have boycotted the retailer over transgender restroom policies and Pride clothing lines for children and babies.

Additionally, the retailer claims it is contending with the effects of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which it says have added to its challenges.

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Trump, Grenell Secure Release of US Air Force Veteran.

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What Happened: A U.S. Air Force veteran detained in Venezuela since November has been released.

👥 Who’s Involved: Joseph St. Clair, his parents Scott and Patti St. Clair, former Trump envoy Richard Grenell, and Venezuelan officials.

📍 Where & When: St. Clair was handed over during a diplomatic handoff on Tuesday in a neutral location.

💬 Key Quote: “This news came suddenly, and we are still processing it, but we are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude,” said St. Clair’s parents.

⚠️ Impact: St. Clair’s release is part of ongoing diplomatic efforts that have freed multiple Americans detained abroad.

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A U.S. Air Force veteran detained in Venezuela for nearly a year has been freed, according to his family and U.S. officials. Joseph St. Clair, a decorated language specialist who served four tours in Afghanistan, was handed over to former Trump administration envoy Richard Grenell during a diplomatic exchange on Tuesday.

“Joe St. Clair is back in America,” Grenell confirmed in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “I met Venezuelan officials in a neutral country today to negotiate an America First strategy,” he continued, adding that this was “only possible because [Donald Trump] puts Americans first.”

St. Clair’s parents, Scott and Patti St. Clair, expressed their relief in a statement: “This news came suddenly, and we are still processing it, but we are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude.”

The veteran had traveled to South America seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when Venezuelan authorities detained him in November. No public charges were ever announced against him, according to his father’s prior comments to the press.

This release follows a series of quiet diplomatic negotiations involving Grenell, including the freeing of six other Americans detained by Venezuela’s government after its controversial presidential election in July. Grenell had previously met with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas earlier this year, urging the return of Venezuelan nationals in the U.S. who had committed crimes. Hundreds of deportations have since occurred.

Maduro later thanked Grenell and President Donald J. Trump for facilitating the return of a young Venezuelan girl separated from her mother, calling it a “profoundly humane” act.

St. Clair’s safe return adds to a growing list of Americans released from foreign detention through focused diplomatic efforts.

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BREAKING: Israeli Embassy Staffers Assassinated Just Blocks From U.S. Capitol in ‘Free Palestine!’ Attack.

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What Happened: Two Israeli embassy staff members were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night.

👥 Who’s Involved: Victims were Israeli embassy staff; police are questioning a person of interest.

📍 Where & When: Incident occurred at 9:15 p.m. on the 300 block of F Street NW, near the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.

💬 Key Quote: A witness stated, “After the shooting a guy came inside [the museum] saying he saw it and needed water and a safe space, then whipped out a keffiyeh and yelled “free Palestine,” before being escorted out by police.”

⚠️ Impact: Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area; media staging is underway at the Metropolitan Police Headquarters, with Attorney General Pam Bondi and Mayor Muriel Bowser on the scene.

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Two Israeli embassy staff members are reported to have been fatally shot Wednesday evening outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., according to reports. The incident unfolded at approximately 9:15 p.m. on the 300 block of F Street NW, during a prominent diplomatic event. The details of this situation are still unfolding.

The museum was hosting the annual Young Diplomats Reception, organized by the American Jewish Committee’s DC Young Professional Board. Josh Kraushaar of Jewish Insider reported that the shooting occurred in close proximity to the event.

A witness inside the museum described a chaotic scene following the attack. “After the shooting a guy came inside [the museum] saying he saw it and needed water and a safe space, then whipped out a keffiyeh and yelled free Palestine a bunch before being escorted out by police,” the witness recounted.

Law enforcement officials have confirmed that a person of interest is currently being questioned in connection with the shooting. The Metropolitan Police Department has advised residents and visitors to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing. A media staging area has been established at the Metropolitan Police Headquarters on 4th Street NW.

Further details about the victims or the motives behind the attack have not yet been disclosed. The situation remains under investigation, and updates are expected as authorities continue to gather information.

This is a developing story.

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WATCH: Reporter Leaves Chicago Mayor Speechless After ‘Racism’ Question.

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❓What Happened: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced accusations of racism from a reporter during a press conference, following a Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the city’s hiring practices.

👥 Who’s Involved: Mayor Brandon Johnson, independent reporter William J. Kelly, and the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division.

📍 Where & When: Chicago, Illinois; DOJ investigation announced Monday; press conference held Tuesday morning.

💬 Key Quote: “Real Chicagoans want to know: why are you a racist?” – William J. Kelly.

⚠️ Impact: The DOJ investigation could significantly affect the city’s hiring policies and political discourse around racial issues in Chicago.

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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faced pointed accusations of racism during a press conference on Tuesday, as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched an investigation into the city’s hiring practices for potential violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division announced Monday that it would examine whether Chicago’s employment practices reflect a “pattern or practice of racial discrimination.” The investigation appears to have been prompted by Johnson’s recent remarks emphasizing his preference for hiring black people.

“There are some detractors that will push back on me and say, ‘The only thing the mayor talks about is the hiring of black people.’ No. What I’m saying is, when you hire our people, we always look out for everybody else. We are the most generous people on the planet. I don’t know too many cultures that have play cousins,” Johnson had said.

Independent journalist and former political candidate William J. Kelly confronted Johnson at the press event, accusing the mayor of engaging in divisive racial rhetoric. “Real Chicagoans woke up this morning relieved that the Department of Justice is finally investigating your race hustle,” Kelly said. He described Johnson’s remarks as “embarrassing and dangerous” for the city.

When pressed by Kelly with the blunt question, “Why are you a racist?” Johnson rejected the premise entirely. “Well, you know, first of all, I reject the idea and the premise that, somehow, that that’s an actual, legitimate question,” Johnson responded.

Kelly followed up, asking what the mayor would say to those who perceive him as racist. Johnson reiterated his dismissal of the question, stating, “Again, I reject the premise that, somehow, that your question has any legitimacy. Thank you for your time.”

The DOJ investigation could lead to significant changes in city policies, depending on its findings.

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Prosecutors Hit Tommy Robinson with New Charges a Day After Judge Rules for Early Prison Release.

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What Happened: Tommy Robinson has been charged with harassing two men, a day after a judge ruled he could be released from prison early.

👥 Who’s Involved: Tommy Robinson, Kent Police, and Jamal Hijazi.

📍 Where & When: Incidents occurred in England in July 2024 and August 2024; Robinson is currently held at HMP Woodhill, Milton Keynes.

⚠️ Impact: Robinson faces new legal challenges ahead of his release from prison next week.

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Tommy Robinson has been charged with two new counts of harassment causing fear of violence, just one day after a judge ruled he could be released from prison early. The charges are linked to incidents in August 2024.

Robinson, currently incarcerated in His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) Woodhill in Milton Keynes, England, is also accused of refusing to provide the PIN code for his mobile phone during a July 2024 stop by Kent Police in Folkestone.

The development comes as Robinson is set to be released next week after his sentence was reduced. He was initially jailed in October after he repeated allegations he had made against a Syrian migrant, Jamal Hijazi, previously ruled to be defamatory in a civil case. Robinson alleged Hijazi attacked girls at a school in Huddersfield, and produced a documentary defending these allegations after Hijazi successfully sued him, and a court issued an injunction barring Robinson from repeating the claims.

Robinson has been repeatedly targeted by police and prosecutors in recent years, sometimes on highly dubious pretexts. A case against him, brought on the basis that he refused an unlawful police order to leave a protest because his mere presence could cause distress, collapsed shortly before his most recent imprisonment.

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Biden Judge Halts Trump Plan to Deport Criminal Illegals to South Sudan.

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What Happened: A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that the Trump administration violated his order to provide “meaningful” due process to a group of illegal immigrants facing deportation. In the decision, U.S. District Court Judge Brian Murphy also suggested that Trump immigration officials could have committed criminal contempt by moving forward with the deportation flight.

👥 Who’s Involved: Illegal immigrants from Burma, Vietnam, Mexico, Cuba, and Laos; U.S. District Court Judge Brian Murphy; and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

📍 Where & When: The illegal immigrants were allegedly flown from Texas earlier this week; Judge Murphy issued his ruling on Wednesday, May 21, after ordering DHS to maintain custody of the deportees late on Tuesday.

💬 Key Quote: “A local judge in Massachusetts is trying to force the United States to bring back these uniquely barbaric monsters who present a clear and present threat to the safety of the American people and American victims,” DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said before the ruling on Wednesday.

⚠️ Impact: The ruling marks the latest interference by the U.S. federal courts in President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to deport dangerous illegal immigrants from the United States, some with removal orders dating back decades.

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A federal judge has intervened after reports surfaced that at least a dozen criminal illegal aliens, including migrants from Burma, Vietnam, and Mexico, were deported to South Sudan earlier this week. U.S. District Court Judge Brian Murphy on Wednesday blocked the deportations and ordered the return of the illegal immigrants to the United States. In a previous ruling in April, the Joe Biden appointee ordered the Trump administration to ensure illegal immigrants slated for deportations to third countries received “meaningful” due process, but declined to provide detailed instructions as to what that would entail.

Late Tuesday, Judge Murphy issued an order instructing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to maintain custody of the deportees, who were alleged to be on a plane sitting on a South Sudanese runway. The directive, according to the federal district court judge, was to give him time to determine whether the removals were unlawful—a determination he made just several hours later.

While Judge Murphy acknowledged his April ruling did not provide details regarding what he expected in terms of due process for the deportees, he insisted the 12-hour notice given by U.S. immigration officials was “obviously insufficient.” Likewise, attorneys representing the illegal immigrants argued that immigration authorities violated the April ruling, contending that they were not given an adequate opportunity to contest deportation to third countries where their clients had no ties and could face safety concerns.

On Wednesday, before the court hearing, DHS officials confirmed that a flight carrying at least eight individuals departed from Texas. However, DHS declined to confirm whether South Sudan was the final destination. A list released by the department identified the passengers as having criminal records and included illegal immigrants from Cuba, Laos, and Mexico.

“A local judge in Massachusetts is trying to force the United States to bring back these uniquely barbaric monsters who present a clear and present threat to the safety of the American people and American victims,” DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said before the ruling.

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Bureaucrats Hid Myocarditis COVID Jab Links, Official Report Confirms.

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What Happened: A report from the office of Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) states that Biden-Harris health officials knew of COVID-19 vaccine myocarditis risks months before updating the public.

👥 Who’s Involved: Biden-Harris era U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Senator Johnson.

📍 Where & When: The report was released on May 21.

💬 Key Quote: “Even though CDC and FDA officials were well aware of the risk of myocarditis following COVID-19 vaccination, the Biden administration opted to withhold issuing a formal warning to the public for months about the safety concerns, jeopardizing the health of young Americans,” the report states.

⚠️ Impact: The report reveals a potential cover-up by health officials and failure to inform the public of the risks from COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.

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Top health officials of the former Biden-Harris regime actively covered up the potential myocarditis risks from the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in 2021, purposely delaying warning the public of the possible effects on their heart health. Federal agencies knew of a slew of reports of myocarditis from those who took the Pfizer vaccine as early as February of 2021, but refused to change vaccine labels until June of that year.

The information comes from a new report from the office of Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), released on May 21. “Even though CDC and FDA officials were well aware of the risk of myocarditis following COVID-19 vaccination, the Biden administration opted to withhold issuing a formal warning to the public for months about the safety concerns, jeopardizing the health of young Americans,” the report states.

Israeli health officials had also contacted the CDC and FDA in April, warning of a growing number of myocarditis cases among young people in their country. However, the FDA replied by stating there was “incomplete data” and refused to admit the vaccine and myocarditis reports were linked.

The Biden-Harris regime approved the COVID-19 vaccines for adolescents in May of 2021, insisting that myocarditis cases were “rare.” Around April, there were 158 reported cases, but the figure jumped to over 750 by the start of June.

Myocarditis appears to have become even more common in those who received multiple shots of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to one study from 2023, one in 35 people who received COVID-19 boosters developed myocardial injuries.

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L.A. Mayor Follows in Trump’s Tariff Footsteps – Make Hollywood American Again!

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What Happened: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order to simplify filming processes in the city.

👥 Who’s Involved: Mayor Karen Bass, President Donald J. Trump, entertainment professionals, and the Department of Commerce.

📍 Where & When: Los Angeles, California; announcement made Tuesday, May 20, two weeks after President Trump’s tariff declaration.

💬 Key Quote: “Keeping entertainment production in L.A. means keeping good-paying jobs in L.A., and that’s what we are fighting for,” said Bass.

⚠️ Impact: The directive seeks to retain entertainment jobs in Los Angeles amidst competition from other U.S. locations and foreign countries.

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Democratic Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order on Tuesday designed to streamline the filmmaking process in Los Angeles, declaring her intent to keep entertainment production within the city. The announcement comes over two weeks after President Donald J. Trump revealed plans for a 100 percent tariff on foreign-produced movies, citing concerns over national security and economic harm.

Bass’s announcement appears to largely align with Trump’s push to reshore film productions, running counter to efforts by national Democratic Party leaders to undermine the President’s trade agenda. The National Pulse previously reported that Trump’s film tariff announcement also received backing from the Teamsters.

Bass’s directive aims to cut bureaucratic hurdles for filmmakers, making it easier to shoot at popular Los Angeles locations such as the Griffith Observatory, the L.A. Central Library, and the Port of Los Angeles. Additionally, the order reduces the requirement for city employees to be present during filming to just one, a move intended to lower costs for production teams.

“We are going to fight now,” Bass stated, continuing: “While we push for the tax credits to be passed in Sacramento, we need to do what we can today to impact building in Los Angeles.” She added: “Keeping entertainment production in L.A. means keeping good-paying jobs in L.A., and that’s what we are fighting for.”

The executive order comes amid increasing competition from other U.S. cities and foreign countries offering more affordable and accessible production options.

President Trump recently criticized Hollywood’s reliance on foreign incentives, describing it as a “national security threat” and a source of economic devastation. In a Truth Social post earlier this month, Trump explained his decision to authorize a 100 percent tariff on foreign-made films, stating, “Hollywood, and many other areas within the U.S.A., are being devastated… WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!”

Trump also highlighted the role of foreign film incentives in what he called “messaging and propaganda,” instructing the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to initiate the tariff process.

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