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January 1, 2024
William Upton
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World

Here’s a List of All The Countries Having Elections This Year.

Nearly half the global population – expected to hit 8 billion people total today, January 1st – will head to the polls at some point over the coming year. At least sixty-four countries, and the European Union will hold elections – with some expected to result in tectonic political shifts.

The National Pulse has compiled a comprehensive list of countries expected to hold elections by region and will be providing further insight as each election grows nearer.

Europe.

  • European Union (EU): The 27 EU member states, comprising 448 million people,  will hold elections for the European Parliament from June 6th to the 9th.
  • The United Kingdom (UK): A general parliamentary election for the House of Commons is expected to be held at some point in 2024. The general election must be held before 28 January 2025 and Parliament itself is set to be dissolved no later than December 17th, 2024.
  • Ukraine: A presidential election is scheduled for March 31st, however the ongoing conflict with Russia and the declared state of martial law may prevent the election from happening.
  • Romania: The Eastern European nation is expected to hold elections for its Presidency, Senate, and Chamber of Deputies at some point between November and December 2024.
  • Belgium: On June 9th, Belgians will head to the polls to elect a new Chamber of Representatives. The election could potentially result in the dissolution of the country along linguistic and cultural lines.
  • Czech Republic: An election to choose a new Czech Senate will held at a to-be-determined date next year.
  • Portugal: A snap legislative  election will occur in Portugal on March 10th after the fall of the socialist government. A tight race is expected between the country’s socialists and right-wing populists.
  • Belarus: The Russian-allied state will hold elections for its Chamber of Representatives on February 25th.
  • Austria: The Germanic nation is expected to hold elections for the National Council – its lower house of parliament – on September 29th. Polling shows the right-populist FPÖ is positioned to win its first Austrian legislative and form a government. The Communist Party of Austria has also seen a degree of increased popularity.
  • Slovakia: An election for the President of Slovakia will be held at some point in 2024.
  • Finland: One of the earlier elections of 2024, citizens of Finland will elect a new president on January 28th, 2024.
  • Croatia: The Balkan nation will likely hold two elections. A presidential contest is expected in December of 2024 while it is not yet known when the country will hold its parliamentary elections.
  • Republic of Moldova: A presidential election is expected in November.
  • Lithuania: The Baltic state will hold a presidential election on May 12th with parliamentary elections on October 13th.
  • North Macedonia: A presidential election will be held on April 24th while its parliamentary election will occur on May 8th.
  • Iceland: The North Atlantic island nation will hold a presidential election on June 1st.
  • San Marino: The European micro-state is expected to hold elections for the Grand and General Council at some point in December.
  • Georgia: Parliamentary elections will be held on October 26th. The presidential election date has yet-to-be-determined.

Asia and Oceana.

  • India: The worlds largest democracy, with 1.44 billion people, is expected to hold elections for its Lok Sabha (House of the People) – the lower house of the Indian parliament – at some point in April or May of 2024. Political parties comprising the nationalist and populist Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s National Democratic Alliance hold a narrow lead in polls.
  • Indonesia: The South East Asian island nation of 279 million people will hold a general election on February 14th with the Presidency, Regional Representative Council, and House of Representatives all on the ballot. The secular nationalist and populist Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle has lead in the legislative polls with the right-wing populist Gerindra Party close behind.
  • Pakistan: The Muslim state will hold elections for its National Assembly on February 8th. Pakistan has experienced an ongoing political crisis and mass demonstrations over the past year after the arrest of its former Prime Minister Imran Khan who was ousted from power by a no-confidence vote in 2022.
  • Bangladesh: An election for the National Parliament will be held on January 7th.
  • Russian Federation: From March 15th to 17th Russians will head to the polls to vote for the nation’s president. Vladimir Putin, the incumbent president, is expected to win re-election.
  • Uzbekistan: The Central Asian state is expected to hold elections for the Legislative Chamber in October, but they can occur as late as December of 2024.
  • North Korea: On April 10th the Communist nation lead by dictator Kim Jong-un will hold ‘elections’ for its Supreme People’s Assembly. An alliance of communist political parties under the Democratic Front for the Reunification of Korea has won all seats in the legislative assembly since 1948.
  • South Korea: Elections for the National Assembly will be held on April 10th.
  • Taiwan: A critical presidential and legislative election will be decided on January 13th, 2024. The current government lead by the liberal Democratic Progressive Party faces insurgent campaigns from the nationalist Kuomintang and the populist Taiwan People’s Party. The outcome could have a significant impact on China’s stance towards Taiwan and the United States.
  • Cambodia: Senate elections will be held on February 25th.
  • Sri Lanka: Presidential and parliamentary elections are expected to be called at some point in 2024.
  • Mongolia: Elections for the State Great Khural – the country’s unicameral legislature – are expected to be held in June.
  • Bhutan: An election for the country’s National Assembly will be held on January 9th.
  • Solomon Islands: A general election for the National Parliament is expected in April of 2024.
  • Maldives: Between March and May, a general election for the country’s legislature is expected to be held.
  • Kiribati: Elections for the country’s Presidency and House of Assembly are expected to be held in 2024.
  • Palau: A general election for the Presidency, Senate, and House of Delegates will be held on November 12th.
  • Tuvalu: Parliamentary elections will be hold on January 26th.

Middle East.

  • Syrian Arab Republic: Despite political instability and an ongoing civil war, it is expected Syria will hold elections for the People’s Assembly at some point in 2024.
  • Islamic Republic of Iran: Both the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Assembly of Experts will be up for election on March 1st.
  • Azerbaijan: The Islamic country will elect a president on February 7th.
  • Jordan: The country’s elections for House of Representatives are expected to be held in November 2024.

Africa.

  • South Africa: National Assembly elections are expected to be held between May and August of 2024. The African National Congress continues to poll at or close to 50-percent.
  • Algeria: A presidential election is expected in December of 2024.
  • Ghana: Presidential and parliamentary elections will be held on December 7th, 2024.
  • Mozambique: Presidential and legislative elections will be held on October 9th.
  • Madagascar: Elections for the National Assembly are due to happen before May.
  • Mali: The military junta in control of the country has postponed a February presidential election indefinitely with only vague reasons given as to why.
  • Chad: A presidential election is expected in October.
  • Senegal: A presidential election will be held on February 25th.
  • Rwanda: Elections for the Presidency and Chamber of Deputies will happen on July 15th.
  • Tunisia: A presidential election is expected to be held at some point in the fall of 2024.
  • South Sudan: Presidential and legislative elections are expected to be held in December of 2024.
  • Togo: Legislative elections are expected to be held in early 2024.
  • Mauritania: A presidential election will occur on June 22nd.
  • Botswana: An election for the National Assembly is expected in October.
  • Namibia: Presidential and legislative elections will be held at some point in 2024.
  • Guinea Bissau: A presidential election is slated to occur at a to-be-decided point in 2024.
  • Mauritius: Legislative elections are expected to be held in 2024.
  • Comoros: A presidential election will be held on January 14th.

The Americas.

  • The United States of America (USA): Elections for President, the House of Representatives, and the Senate – along with state and local races – will be held on November 5th. Former President Donald Trump, the front-runner for the Republican nomination, appears set for a rematch against the Democrat incumbent President Joe Biden.
  • Mexico: Presidential and legislative elections will be held on June 2nd. Current President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is term-limited. Claudia Sheinbaum of the left-wing National Regeneration Movement is expected to face-off against Xóchitl Gálvez of the centrist National Action Party.
  • Venezuela: A presidential ‘election’ could possibly be held in December of 2024. The South American nation’s dictator Nicolás Maduro is ‘running’ for ‘re-election’.
  • Dominican Republican: The Caribbean island nation will hold presidential and legislative elections on May 19th.
  • El Salvador: The Central American state will hold presidential and legislative elections on February 4th. Incumbent President Nayib Bukele is running for re-election after the country’s supreme court ruled he would not have to wait 10-years between terms in office.
  • Panama: Presidential and legislative elections will be held on May 5th.
  • Uruguay: Presidential and legislative elections will be held on October 27th.
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Samuel Martin
Crime
News

Dem Rep Complains Mural to Murdered Iryna Zarutska Doesn’t Reflect City’s ‘Values.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A Democrat state Representative and mayoral candidate in Providence, Rhode Island, said a mural of murdered Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska does not reflect the city’s “values” and should be removed.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Democrat state Rep. and mayoral candidate David Morales, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley (D), and Republican state Senator Jessica de la Cruz.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Providence, Rhode Island, Monday evening.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Ultimately, we want to make sure that every community member that calls Providence home feels safe… this mural behind us does not reflect Providence’s values.” – David Morales

🎯IMPACT: Morales has faced backlash for demanding the removal of the mural, with some residents and fellow state officials criticizing the idea that remembering the dead is “divisive.”

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David Morales, a Democrat state representative and mayoral candidate in Providence, Rhode Island, has called for a mural of Iryna Zarutska, the Ukrainian refugee murdered by a serial criminal in Charlotte, North Carolina, to be removed. Morales denounced the mural as being out-of-step with the city’s values, saying: “Ultimately, we want to make sure that every community member that calls Providence home feels safe… this mural behind us does not reflect Providence’s values.” 

Morales further characterized the mural as “divisive,” stating: “We’re seeing a right-wing movement that is exploiting the death of the refugee for the purposes of trying to spread division.” Painted on the wall of a gay club in Providence, Rhode Island, the mural is dedicated to Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee stabbed to death on August 22 in North Carolina, allegedly by DeCarlos Brown, a man with a history of criminal offenses—but often spared prison or released early due to liberal judges and prosecutors refusing to pursue more serious charges—who declared “I got that white girl” after the killing. Brown has been indicted for first-degree murder. 

Upon completion, the mural was protested and vandalized by far-left activists in Providence. Mayor of Providence Brett Smiley (D) has also called for its removal, stating, “The misguided, isolating intent of those funding murals like the one across the county is divisive and does not represent Providence.” 

Still, not everyone agrees with Providence’s far-left local officials. Rhode Island state senator Jessica de la Cruz (R) voiced her opposition to removing the mural, describing it as a form of free expression protected by the First Amendment. “The First Amendment exists to protect expression like this, even when it’s uncomfortable. Ordering it removed isn’t leadership. It’s censorship,” she posted on X (formerly Twitter).

The mural is part of a nationwide project partially funded by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who criticized the lack of coverage of the case from corporate media outlets. Notably, Providence officials have previously allowed George Floyd murals.   

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10 hours ago
News

Protesters Vandalize Larry Ellison’s Superyacht.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Activists renamed Larry Ellison’s private megayacht with a protest decal reading “The Trump Propagandist.”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tech billionaire Larry Ellison and the British leftist political protest group Led By Donkeys.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred over the weekend in the French Riviera, where the yacht was docked.

💬KEY QUOTE: “And that is why we’ve renamed this superyacht ‘The Trump Propagandist.’” – Led By Donkeys

🎯IMPACT: The protest highlighted Ellison’s political influence and media acquisitions, sparking online debate.

IN FULL

Activists from the British far-leftist political campaign group “Led By Donkeys” targeted tech billionaire Larry Ellison’s $160 million megayacht over the weekend. The yacht, named Musashi, was docked in the French Riviera when activists placed a large decal on it, symbolically renaming it “The Trump Propagandist.” The group shared footage of the stunt, saying, “The yacht is called the Musashi, but not for long—because we’re about to rename it.”

Ellison, co-founder of Oracle and one of the world’s richest men, has become increasingly active in politics. He was recently appointed to President Donald J. Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.

He has also expanded his footprint in media and business. Reports indicate Ellison personally guaranteed $40.4 billion in a major deal tied to Warner Bros. Discovery, underscoring his growing role in the entertainment and news sectors. Meanwhile, Oracle has announced significant layoffs.

Led By Donkeys claimed the protest as a broader critique of billionaire influence. In their video, they stated, “The billionaires are buying up the news to support their friends, the politicians pitching our world into chaos and war. Then they jump on their superyachts, accountable to nobody.”

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11 hours ago
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Another NATO Ally Denies U.S. Access to Bases for Iran Missions.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Italian government reportedly denied U.S. bombers permission to use a Sicilian air base as a stopover for operations in the Middle East.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Italian government and the U.S. military were involved in the incident.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The event occurred on March 27 at a Sicilian air base in Italy.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Italy acts in full compliance with existing international agreements and with the policy guidelines set out by ​the government to parliament.” – Italian government statement.

🎯IMPACT: The decision highlights growing tensions among NATO allies and comes after similar refusals by Spain regarding U.S. operations related to the Iran war.

IN FULL

The Italian government is believed to no longer be authorizing the U.S. Air Force to use a Sicilian air base as a stopover on the way to the Middle East amid the ongoing Iran war. According to a report from the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, U.S. bombers were denied permission to land at the base as they allegedly lacked prior authorization. The incident took place over the weekend on March 27.

“Italy acts in full compliance with existing international agreements and with the policy guidelines set out by ​the government to parliament,” the Italian government said in a statement following the incident.

The National Pulse previously reported on March 30 that Spain’s Defense Minister had announced that the country would no longer allow U.S. military planes to traverse its airspace to conduct operations against the Islamic Republic of Iran. “Neither the bases are authorized, nor, of course, is the use of Spanish airspace authorized for any actions related to the war in Iran,” Defense Minister Margarita Robles stated, adding, “This was made perfectly clear to the American military and forces from the very beginning.” She reiterated that Spain’s socialist government views the war in Iran as “profoundly illegal and profoundly unjust.”

Earlier this month, the United Kingdom finally authorized the U.S. to begin using some of its bases to launch aircraft to carry out strikes against Iran. A spokesman for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stated that government ministers condemned Iran’s targeting of international shipping and civilian infrastructure, describing such actions as reckless and dangerous.

The spokesman added, “They confirmed that the agreement for the U.S. to use UK bases in the collective self-defense of the region includes U.S. defensive operations to degrade the missile sites and capabilities being used to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.”

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11 hours ago
Crime
Immigration

Somali Fraudster Handed Soft Sentence in Minnesota.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Abdul Abubakar Ali, involved in a $3 million taxpayer fraud tied to the Feeding Our Future scandal, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Abdul Abubakar Ali, Judge Nancy Brasel, defense attorney Kevin Gregorius, Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Murphy, and others implicated in the Feeding Our Future scandal.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Sentencing occurred on Monday, March 31, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Your honor, I just want to say I’m sorry to everyone that my actions have hurt.” – Abdul Abubakar Ali

🎯IMPACT: The case highlights the largest pandemic-era fraud in Minnesota, undermining public trust in government programs and sparking outrage over the perceived leniency of the sentence.

IN FULL

Abdul Abubakar Ali, who pleaded guilty in 2022 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud as part of the Feeding Our Future scandal, has been sentenced to just one year and one day in federal prison. The case ranks among the biggest pandemic-related fraud operations in the country and involved diverting more than $3 million that was supposed to feed needy children. Ali admitted he used a nonprofit organization as a front to submit phony claims for 1.5 million meals that were never provided.

U.S. District Judge Nancy Brasel—appointed by President Donald J. Trump during his first term—pointed to “aggravating factors” at Ali’s sentencing, including the damage to public trust in government assistance programs and Ali’s efforts to recruit others into the scheme. “This is part of a very large fraud scheme, the largest in the District of Minnesota and one of the largest ever in the country,” Brasel said—only to grant a relatively light sentence anyway.

Many people on social media reacted angrily to the sentence, calling it far too lenient. The Feeding Our Future operation stole hundreds of millions of dollars in federal money that had been allocated to feed poor children during the pandemic, with much of it spent on luxury items for the conspirators. So far, more than 60 people have been convicted in the scheme, many of them Somalis.

The scandal has drawn nationwide attention as the largest single fraud prosecution ever handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota.

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12 hours ago
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BREAKING: Trump to Sign Executive Order Restricting Mail-In Voting, White House Confirms.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump is expected to sign an Executive Order implementing new security measures against fraud through mail-in voting.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The White House, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

🎯IMPACT: The order aims to verify eligible U.S. voters through a DHS and Social Security Administration collaboration.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump will sign a new Executive Order late Tuesday to crack down on voter fraud enabled by mail-in ballots, according to the White House. Trump administration Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the President would sign the order in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

The announcement and order signing comes as the SAVE America Act remains stalled in the U.S. Senate, with a group of Republican lawmakers refusing to either abolish or alter Senate filibuster rules in order to pass the election integrity legislation. Importantly, the bill would require specific proof of citizenship in order to vote in federal elections.

According to what is known about the new Executive Order, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be required to compile a list of verified U.S. citizens eligible to vote in each state. The DHS would work alongside the Social Security Administration (SSA) to accomplish this task, according to a White House fact sheet.

In addition, the order will restrict the United States Postal Service (USPS) so that it can only send mail-in ballots to individuals on the federally approved list. Meanwhile, mail-in ballots will require specific return envelopes and a tracking barcode.

The order stipulates that state election officials will be provided their respective approved mail-in lists no less than 60 days before each federal election. It also directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to prioritize prosecuting instances of voter fraud.

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13 hours ago
William Upton
Economy
War

Are Apple Stores Less Safe Due to the Iran War?

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday that it will begin targeting American-based technology companies operating in the Middle East, stating what it considers “legitimate targets are gradually expanding.”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The IRGC, the Trump administration, Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, Tesla, and JPMorgan Chase.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: The IRGC contends that the United States has “ignored our repeated warnings about the need to stop terrorist operations, and today, a number of Iranian citizens were martyred in your and your Israeli allies’ terrorist attacks; Since the main element in designing and tracking terror targets are American ICT and AI companies, in response to this terrorist operation, from now on the main institutions effective in terrorist operations will be our legitimate targets.”

🎯IMPACT: Notably, it is unclear if Iran’s IRGC paramilitary forces intend to target these technology companies’ locations outside the Middle East, such as retail locations in Europe and the United States. Concerningly, evidence suggests a number of Hezbollah and IRGC-linked individuals were able to immigrate to the United States under former President Joe Biden.

IN FULL

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Tuesday that it will begin targeting American-based technology companies operating in the Middle East, stating what it considers “legitimate targets are gradually expanding.” Among the companies the IRGC listed as targets are Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, IBM, Cisco, and Tesla—along with U.S. banking giant JPMorgan Chase.

Notably, it is unclear if Iran’s IRGC paramilitary forces intend to target these technology companies’ locations outside the Middle East, such as retail locations in Europe and the United States. Concerningly, evidence suggests a number of Hezbollah and IRGC-linked individuals were able to immigrate to the United States under former President Joe Biden. At the same time, the Islamist terror groups also appear to have established cells in Europe and Canada.

The IRGC contends around 18 Americans companies are acting spies for the United States, and that the Trump administration has “ignored our repeated warnings about the need to stop terrorist operations, and today, a number of Iranian citizens were martyred in your and your Israeli allies’ terrorist attacks; Since the main element in designing and tracking terror targets are American ICT and AI companies, in response to this terrorist operation, from now on the main institutions effective in terrorist operations will be our legitimate targets.”

The Iranian threat appears to mirror similar warnings made by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, stating the United States military would begin targeting critical energy and economic infrastructure in Iran unless the regime stops targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. By threatening popular technology companies with a global retail footprint, the IRGC appears to be trying to match or at least mimic the scale of President Trump’s threat.

Already a Hezbollah-linked Lebanese national and naturalized U.S. citizen, Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, perpetrated a ramming attack against a Jewish synagogue in Michigan. Only Ghazali died in the attack, with the 150 adults and children at the synagogue being unharmed.

Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, individuals suspected of ties to Iran’s paramilitary intelligence Quds Force were arrested for a firebomb attack targeting Jewish Community Ambulance Service ambulances outside a synagogue in Golders Green.

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13 hours ago
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The U.S. is Deploying a THIRD Aircraft Carrier as Iran War Continues.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The USS George H. W. Bush has departed from Naval Station Norfolk as the Iran war continues.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rear Admiral Alexis Walker, Vice Adm. John Gumbleton, and the crew of the USS George H. W. Bush.

📍WHEN & WHERE: March 31, 2026, the carrier departed from Norfolk, Virginia.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We’ll be out there for however long it takes.” – Rear Adm. Alexis Walker

🎯IMPACT: The Bush is most likely heading to the Middle East to assist Operation Epic Fury, which suggests no immediate drawdown of the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.

IN FULL

The USS George H. W. Bush departed Norfolk, Virginia, on Tuesday as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran continues. Rear Admiral Alexis Walker, who commands the carrier strike group, did not specify its exact mission, but stated, “[W]ho knows how long it’s going to take. When our job is done around the world, then we’ll come home.”

“We’ll communicate with our families as we’re allowed to, but we’re out there to do a mission, and we’ll be out there for however long it takes, ”he added.

The USS Gerald R. Ford—another carrier based in Norfolk—was redirected to the Middle East in February and is now on the longest deployment for any U.S. carrier since the Vietnam War, even as it deals with challenges including sewage leaks and a laundry fire earlier this month. It is speculated that the Bush is intended to relieve it.

Vice Admiral John Gumbleton, Fleet Forces deputy commander, addressed the crew of the Bush prior to its departure, saying, “From the CNO [Chief of Naval Operations] on down, we are aware of the uncertainty of this deployment date, that’s caused anxiety and frustration. But no matter what the strategic outlook may be, you are ready for deployment.”

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14 hours ago
Economy
TECH

Oracle Announces Mass Layoffs as Billions Plowed Into Data Centers.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Oracle, one of the largest tech companies in the U.S., sent emails to thousands of employees notifying them of their termination as part of a large layoff.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Oracle employees across regions, Oracle leadership, and billionaire chairman Larry Ellison.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The layoffs occurred on Tuesday, impacting employees in the United States, India, Canada, and other locations.

💬KEY QUOTE: “After careful consideration of Oracle’s current business needs, we have made the decision to eliminate your role as part of a broader organizational change,” stated the termination email.

🎯IMPACT: The layoffs have sparked frustration and uncertainty among employees, with some criticizing Oracle’s approach and others warning of more cuts to come.

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Oracle, one of the top ten technology companies in the United States with a market capitalization often exceeding $400–$900 billion, announced on Tuesday that it will lay off thousands of employees. In a 6:00 AM email to those workers impacted by the workforce reduction, the company wrote, “After careful consideration of Oracle’s current business needs, we have made the decision to eliminate your role as part of a broader organizational change.” The employees were informed that Tuesday would be their last working day.

The layoffs affected employees across multiple regions, including the United States, India, and Canada. The termination emails, signed by “Oracle Leadership,” also asked employees to provide their personal email addresses for future correspondence. Those laid off were told they could receive severance packages after signing termination paperwork, subject to the terms of the severance plan.

Copies of the termination emails appeared on the Reddit group “employeesOfOracle,” where users expressed frustration and criticized the company’s handling of the layoffs. One user wrote, “They created widespread fear, frustration, and uncertainty among all employees, not just those directly impacted by the RIF.” Another shared the story of their father being laid off after 20 years with the company, just two years before his planned retirement, calling the process “evil.”

The layoffs come amid Oracle’s reported efforts to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) data center operations. In February, the company announced plans to raise $45 billion to $50 billion this year to expand its cloud infrastructure, leaving investors concerned about its rising debt. Reports suggest Oracle’s headcount dropped from 165,000 to 155,000 following the layoffs, with warnings that more cuts could follow.

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15 hours ago
William Upton
Immigration
Lawfare

The Supreme Court Will Hear Arguments on Birthright Citizenship TOMORROW.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday in what could become a landmark case, with President Donald J. Trump’s administration challenging the current interpretation of America’s birthright citizenship law derived from the 14th Amendment.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Supreme Court, President Trump, the children of illegal immigrants, the children of legal immigrants, and the lower federal courts.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Oral arguments will be heard on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

🎯IMPACT: A number of legal experts have suggested the high court could settle on a compromise ruling that would end birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants but keep it in place for the offspring of legal immigrants, based on the controversial “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” clause found in the 14th Amendment.

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The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday in what could become a landmark case with President Donald J. Trump‘s administration challenging the current interpretation of America’s birthright citizenship law derived from the 14th Amendment. Just days into his second term in the White House, President Trump issued an Executive Order ending birthright citizenship, the legal concept where anyone—no matter their immigration status—born on United States soil is granted American citizenship.

Shortly after being signed, Trump’s Executive Order was challenged in federal court, which resulted in a secondary case where the Supreme Court stepped in to limit the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions against executive branch policies. While not ruling on the merits of the birthright citizenship case at the time, the justices ruled that inferior federal courts could enjoin the executive branch—in most cases—only by establishing a class action lawsuit, not by issuing an injunction stemming from a single case.

In July, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals struck down Trump’s birthright citizenship order after a lower court upheld it. This ruling set the stage for the Supreme Court to give the issue some finality, announcing in December last year that it would hear the case at the start of April 2026.

At stake is a major loophole in U.S. immigration law, where even the children of illegal immigrants born on American soil become citizens—creating an anchor for the parents to dodge deportation and eventually become legal residents or citizens themselves. A number of legal experts have suggested the high court could settle on a compromise ruling that would end birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants but keep it in place for the offspring of legal immigrants based on the controversial “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” clause found in the 14th Amendment.

Such a ruling would likely center on the idea that illegal immigrants—due to their unlawful entry status—are not “subject” to American “jurisdiction,” whereas legal immigrants—due to holding a visa or green card, etc.—are subject to American jurisdiction. This already comports with how the U.S. generally treats criminal illegal immigrants, preferring to deport them to their country of origin due to complications with legal jurisdictions and diplomatic agreements.

The National Pulse reported in early February that President Trump warned that a ruling against his Executive Order restricting birthright citizenship would only benefit China. His comments came after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs he authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).

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16 hours ago
Health
UK
War

Britain’s Socialized Health Service Facing Shortages Within Days Due to Hormuz Blockade.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The United Kingdom is facing potential medicine shortages due to disruptions caused by Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on the country.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: National Health Service (NHS) England Chief Executive Sir Jim Mackey, Independent Pharmacies Association Chief Executive Dr. Leyla Hannbeck, National Pharmacy Association Chief Executive Henry Gregg, and British patients.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The situation has developed over the past 12 to 18 months, with current impacts being reported in the UK as of late March 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We are really worried about this. We’ve already had a couple of supply shocks in the last 12 to 18 months of key supplies.” – Sir Jim Mackey

🎯IMPACT: Britain could face medicine shortages within days, with wider implications for healthcare and economic stability.

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Britain could soon face medicine shortages because of major disruptions to global shipping routes triggered by Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on the country. National Health Service (NHS) England chief executive Sir Jim Mackey has warned that certain medical supplies might run out within days. “We are really worried about this. We’ve already had a couple of supply shocks in the last 12 to 18 months of key supplies,” he said.

Britain imports roughly 75 percent of its medicines and is therefore heavily dependent on international supply chains. Mackey noted that the NHS cannot simply stockpile large quantities indefinitely because many products are perishable and storage is expensive. A dedicated team has been set up to track risks across supply chains and take steps to limit any potential interruptions.

Dr. Leyla Hannbeck, chief executive of the Independent Pharmacies Association, called the situation a “perfect storm” created by rising energy costs, limited raw materials, and geopolitical instability. “The UK pharmacy sector depends heavily on imports, particularly from India and China, and ongoing pressures are already disrupting supply and risk worsening shortages without decisive action,” Hannbeck said.

Henry Gregg, chief executive of the National Pharmacy Association, said that while no medicine shortages have yet been directly linked to the conflict, price increases are already appearing and could point to bigger problems ahead. “The NHS has driven down the price of medicines over many years, which leaves the UK vulnerable in a global market,” Gregg added.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has also sparked concerns about potential fuel and food shortages, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stressing that the United Kingdom is particularly vulnerable to the wider economic fallout from the crisis. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s government has said there are currently no confirmed medicine shortages caused by the Iran war, but that it is keeping a close watch on the situation.

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