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WATCH: Bannon’s ‘Victory or Death’ Speech (+ Subtitles & Transcript.)

Stephen K. Bannon spoke at the Turning Point People’s Convention in Detroit this weekend, telling an audience of thousands, “Victory, or death!” as the culmination of a 20-minute long address that touched on the 2020 election, the necessity of MAGA volunteers across the U.S., and the intent of the political establishment to jail President Trump on July 11th.

“Are we at war? Is this a political war to the knife? Are you prepared to leave it all on the battlefield in 2024? There’s no other chance. You realize if they win, if they steal this election, because they can’t win the election, right? No chance they can win it. If they steal this election and they fully intend to steal it, this republic ends,” Bannon said.

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You are the vanguard of a revolution. Do you understand that? Trump. Trump. Trump. Trump. Trump. Do you understand the inspiration that you give to the world, the young people here today? What do you think inspires, what do you think inspires Germany and France and the United Kingdom? The young people in those nations are rising up against their Marxist leaders for freedom and liberty and its Turning Point. And you, that are inspiring them.

Are we at war? Is this a political war to the knife? Are you prepared to leave it all on the battlefield in 2024? There’s no other chance. You realize if they win, if they steal this election, because they can’t win the election, right? No chance they can win it. If they steal this election and they fully intend to steal it, this republic ends. That’s what the burden’s on your shoulders. Look what they’ve done. Look what the Biden regime has done since the scene of the crime right here in this building where they stole the 2020 election. Look what the Biden regime has done.

I don’t need to go through the litany of how they destroyed this country, particularly on the three big things: the invasion, the overspending that destroyed the economy and left inflation, right, the invasion and the forever wars that they refuse to back off. But what they’ve done is something even worse. They turned, they’ve turned the legal system. They’ve turned the legal system, whether it’s bankruptcy, whether it is taking away somebody’s law license, whether it’s debanking. And they have the greatest president this nation’s had since Abraham Lincoln. They’re about to put him, by the way, you know, on the 11 July, they’re going to sentence him for multiple years in prison. You understand that, right? You understand what they’re doing in New York? And then they’re going to limit, they’re going to limit how he can travel, how it’s going to be court supervised.

Why is that? To steal the election. To steal the election. Under no circumstances can they have the Trump, the Trump administration take back over. They can’t have MAGA rule the country. They don’t care about this election. They don’t care how many votes we get. They’re going to fight us every step of the way. Look, it’s between now and November 5 and what Charlie and the team here and you guys go through these workshops and get out the vote and chase the ballots. And voter integrity is everything. But just winning in November is just the first step. Then, from November 5 to the 6th, Jamie Raskin is going to try to steal the election. On January 6. He’s going to. They’re already talking about right now to say President Trump’s an insurrectionist and we will never certify an election of an insurrectionist. Raskin talks about it all the time. That’s why we have to take the House, even by just one seat.

And then, and then, and then starting on high noon on the 20 January, when President Trump takes his hand off the King James Bible. Now, are all you folks going to be there on that day? You better be. We’re gonna have one hell of a party that night, are we not? They haven’t seen a party like that since Andrew Jackson’s crowd showed up taking the drapes out of the White House. I think after Biden, we’re going to have an exorcism. Correct? That afternoon for Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden and Hunter Biden, all in the Biden, they’re a bunch of feral dogs, right? It’s a family of feral dogs. We’re going to have to fumigate in it and have an exorcism.

That’s where the real work starts. The real work’s going to start on the afternoon, the 20th. And the first thing we gotta, we gotta stop the forever wars, particularly in Ukraine. No more money. No more money for Ukraine. Not a penny, not a penny. We’ve got to stop the massive spending and what’s destroyed the economy. We also have to begin to end the Fed and we need to get in back of independent cryptocurrencies. Not a central bank, digital currency, where they’re going to control you. Correct. And most importantly, he’s got to seal the southern border, and we got to start the deportation of 10 to 15 million. That’s the three big things.

But trust me, on the afternoon of the 20th, we’re also going to start the pick and shovel work to take apart the administrative state and to take on its rogue element, the praetorian guard, the deep state. We’re going to run them all out of town. Hey, hey, Merrick Garland. Merrick Garland. Let me give you a heads-up, bro. You’re not going to be able to have your Department of Justice send a memo and say, oh, he should be prosecuted, and then have Department of Justice say, oh, well, I’m not going to prosecute myself, right, for holding back the tapes that we know show the lives of Joe Biden, the treason of Joe Biden, and how enfeebled he is. After that. It’s not the tapes we’re coming after. Lisa Monaco, Merrick Garland, the senior members of DOJ that have prosecuted President Trump.

Jack Smith, and this is not about vengeance. This is not about revenge. This is not about retribution. This is about saving this republic. We’re going to use the Constitution. We’re going to use the Constitution. We’re going to use the constitution in the rule of law to go after you and hold you accountable. November 5 is Judgment Day. January 20, 2025, is accountability day. You’re going to have a man up here tonight at 06:00 the 06:00 this evening or thereabouts. You know, President Trump’s schedule, having been to a Turning Point conference before. And President Trump is coming here both to give a speech, a rally speech, and also to give Q and A. That’s how highly he thinks of Charlie Kirk and you guys. President Trump, when he takes this stand tonight, is now eligible for 700 years in prison. They want him to serve all of it. They bankrupted him. They smeared his name. And on July 11, they’re going to start by giving him a several-year prison sentence and have Judge Merchan be the custodian of where he can go and how he campaigned in Direct election interference.

Let me tell the people that have done that to President Trump, whether you’re in the federal government or whether you’re down in the state of Georgia or you’re in Arizona or you’re initially, we are going to go and we’re going to get every single receipt into the fullest extension of the law. You are going to be investigated, prosecuted and incarcerated. Okay? We are not going to stop. This has nothing to do with retribution, has nothing to do with revenge because retribution, revenge might be another order of magnitude. This has to do with justice. We’ve got to go back to the beginning. We’ve got to go back to Russiagate. We’ve got to go back to who did that. We’ve got to go back to Mueller’s commission. We got to go back to Andrew Weissman and MSNBC and the New York Times and all of it, right? They stole it. We got to go back there. We’ve got to go back, we got to go back to the pandemic. We have to go back to the George Floyd Summer of love. We have to investigate it all. We have to go back, we have to go back to the 3 November of 2020. We must go back and we’ve got to adjudicate how they stole it and who stole it. We have to go to January 6 and we have to find out every FBI agent or the CIA, DHS, Chris Wray, all of them. The Fedsurrection must be investigated.

The afternoon of January 20, we must free the 1400 patriots and must incarcerate the criminals. Every patriot and Patriot grave, from the revolution to the civil war to Normandy. Now, this 80th anniversary of Saipan, which is big as Normandy, every patriot that died on a battlefield demands it of us. They demand it. They say, we bequeath. We gave all to give you this republic. And look what you allowed to happen. Well, guess what? It stops on the afternoon of the 20 January, 2025. Because then, then the criminals in this government, the criminals on Wall street, the criminals in Silicon Valley, that’s when it’s going to start. That’s when accountability day starts. And we must go there.

MSNBC and the Biden-Harris campaign, they’re clipping this right now. Look at this. This is all they’re talking about. This is not all we’re talking about. President Trump’s talking about peace and prosperity, just like he gave us for three and a half years before the Chinese Communist Party Him with a bioweapon. He’s talking about ending the war in Ukraine, he’s talking about ending the war in the Middle East. He’s talking about backing down China from Taiwan. He wants peace. And only a strong man can give us peace. Only a leader can give us peace. We’ve seen what a feckless, hapless old man can do. President Trump is going to get the tax cuts back, have a growth plan, and stop the massive federal spending. And most important, he’s going to seal the border and deport not just the criminals, not just the sick. He’s going to deport every single illegal alien that came here on Joe Biden’s watch, and you’re going back home. But that leaves plenty of time to set things right.

And that’s where you come in. You’re the vanguard of this revolution. We are not prepared to be governed by criminals and we are going to purge DOJ. We’re going to take apart the FBI, the FBI, the American Gestapo. That building on Pennsylvania Avenue. We don’t need $400 million for a new headquarters. You’re not going to need a headquarters. You’re not going to be in the FBI. We’re going to get everybody out of that building. We’re going to take it down ugly slab by ugly slab is the ugliest building on Pennsylvania Avenue. And we’re going to do what the Romans did to Carthage. We’re going to salt the earth around it so there’ll never be another building there again in mainstream media. Don’t sit there. Go. They want to get rid of the FBI. They’re doing such great work on terrorism. They’re doing such great work on this and that. Yeah, they did great work on terrorism. 9/11, great work. You haven’t gotten anything right. And the CIA hadn’t got anything right in 50 years because you’re spending all your time going after Catholics, pray, praying rosaries at abortion centers. You’re going after moms and dads, going to school boards. You’re an American Gestapo. And it’s going to end on our watch.

And we’re going to rebuild something else. There’ll be something that comes up and is rebuilt along the lines that’s appropriate. Not a federal police force. Not a federal police force that’s in citizens business. Not a federal police force that with jackboots kicking down doors and arresting innocent people, you’re going to be put on a short leash. Like the CIA is going to be on a short lease. The DOJ is going to be in a short leash. It’s going to be a new day. And Maga will run things. The globalist elite, uniparty will not run things in this country. Now, here’s the whole reason I came here today is about President Trump and the team around President Trump, whether it’s Roger Stone or Rudy Giuliani or John Eastman or, you know, Alex Jones, Alex Jones, every person that has defended President Trump, whether they’re a lawyer, whether they’re a media person, Tucker Carlson, they’re trying to, they’re trying to debank people, they’re trying to de-platform people. They’re trying to take their law license away and scare lawyers from defending people. They’re turning people into political prisoners and sending people to prison. And they will send every one of you in this audience to prison also. That’s why they’re coming for Trump.

But the concept, the concept that you have to embed, whether it’s President Trump or Tucker Carlson or Alex Jones, Steve Bannon, Peter Navarro, James O’Keefe, whoever, we’re just the first wave. We’re like the first wave of the Normandy beaches. You’re the second, the third, the fourth. It’s next man up and next woman up. The only way we lose is if we quit. They know that this, this movement is ascendant. We are two-thirds of the nation, maybe 75% of the nation. We just have to get the word out to them. And that’s you. And when anybody falls, when everybody’s taken off, whether they’re put in jail, whether they’re bankrupt, whether they are, they’re de-platformed de banked. They lost their law license. You must step into the breach. Nobody else. Check yourself. You, if you commit to that, if your task and purpose is saving your country, this country will be saved.

Understand, you’re exactly like the patriots in 1774 and 1775. You’re fighting a tyranny, and you’re fighting monopolistic economic power. They, they only had, like, 3% at the beginning, then 5%, then 10%, but they never had more than a third. We have over half the nation right now. Biden didn’t get 81 million votes. The 74 million votes that were won in a landslide, they hadn’t stolen it. You know that, I know that, and they know that. The only thing that defeats us is if we stop. If we don’t stop, we grow more powerful and larger every single day. And when on November 5, when you send a message, when you send a message to Davos and Brussels in Geneva and Wall Street and Silicon Valley and Beverly Hills, they’re going to know that Maga is not only ascended, Maga is in charge.

Between now and election day, they’re going to try to take out so many people. And that’s where it’s next man up. It’s next woman up. Are you prepared to fight? Are you prepared to give it all? Are you prepared to leave it all on the battlefield? I can’t hear you. And they can’t hear you. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s very simple. Victory or death.

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‘Defending Myself’ — Tommy Robinson Will Not Be Charged for London Knockout.

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WHAT HAPPENED: British anti-grooming gang activist Tommy Robinson says he will not be charged for knocking a man out at a London railway station last month.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tommy Robinson, British police, and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Robinson announced the charges were dropped on August 27.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Breaking news, St Pancras No case to answer, after police investigated it has been proven I was the victim & I was within the law to defend myself. Why was I arrested at all?” – Tommy Robinson

🎯IMPACT: The dropping of the case allows Robinson to operate freely without bail conditions ahead of his major planned event next month.

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British anti-grooming gang activist Tommy Robinson says he will not face criminal charges for knocking a man out at London’s St Pancras International railway station. Robinson was arrested on August 4 after returning to the United Kingdom from a short trip abroad. The arrest stemmed from an incident on July 28 involving a physical confrontation with a man who ended up being hospitalized with a head injury.

Video of the aftermath of the incident circulated online, showing Robinson standing over the man, seen lying prone on the ground. In the footage, Robinson is heard telling onlookers, “He come at me, bruv.” He also tells nearby witnesses, “You saw what happened… He come at me.”

Left-leaning journalists accused Robinson of fleeing the country after the incident, though his supporters argued he left for a pre-planned trip and returned voluntarily. Upon his return, Robinson was taken into custody at Luton Airport and questioned on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH), but later released on bail.

After reviewing surveillance camera footage, taking witness statements, and collecting other evidence, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) reportedly found no realistic prospect of conviction.

Robinson addressed the outcome in a video posted to social media, thanking his supporters and reiterating that he acted in self-defense. “Breaking news, St Pancras No case to answer, after police investigated it has been proven I was the victim & I was within the law to defend myself. Why was I arrested at all? You had the footage you knew I was the victim [Metropolitan Police],” he said.

The 41-year-old has long been a prominent figure in the United Kingdom for his outspoken activism against grooming gangs and the failure of the British authorities to prosecute primarily Muslim, Pakistani-heritage predators. He has himself been prosecuted numerous times, sometimes on highly dubious charges.

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YouTube TV Secures Long-Term Carriage Deal With OAN.

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WHAT HAPPENED: Herring Networks announced that One America News (OAN) and A Wealth of Entertainment (AWE) will join YouTube TV’s channel lineup in Q4 2025.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Herring Networks, One America News (OAN), A Wealth of Entertainment (AWE), Google, and YouTube TV.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The channels will launch on YouTube TV in the fourth quarter of 2025, expanding availability across the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We’re excited to bring OAN and AWE to YouTube TV’s ever-growing community of subscribers,” said Richard Levine, President of Distribution for OAN and AWE.

🎯IMPACT: The move will expand viewer choice, offering 16 hours of live news coverage on OAN and premium entertainment content on AWE.

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One America News (OAN) will be joining YouTube TV‘s channel lineup in the fourth quarter of 2025. Herring Networks, Inc., OAN’s parent company, says its other channel—A Wealth of Entertainment (AWE)—will also be available.

Richard Levine, President of Distribution for OAN and AWE, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, saying, “We’re excited to bring OAN and AWE to YouTube TV’s ever-growing community of subscribers. This partnership makes it easier than ever for viewers nationwide to connect with our networks — from in-depth news reporting to inspiring entertainment.”

Justin Connolly, Vice President and Global Head of Media at YouTube, also commented on the development: “Our goal has always been to provide our subscribers with a wide range of content, which is why we’re excited to bring One America News to YouTube TV. This partnership gives One America News access to our growing audience, while also giving our subscribers even more choice when it comes to news and entertainment.”

The news comes as YouTube TV—which boasts 9.4 million subscribers as of April 2025—finalizes several contracts with television networks. Notably, the Google (Alphabet)-owned streaming service’s current contract renewal impasse with Fox has drawn significant media attention, especially with the college and professional football season kicking off over the next several weeks.

“Google removing Fox channels from YouTube TV would be a terrible outcome,” Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday evening.

OAN has been expanding its operations in 2025, including the completion of a new broadcast studio in California and the launch of The Matt Gaetz Show, hosted by former Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL). The National Pulse reported in May on Kari Lake, a senior adviser at the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), announcing that OAN will now supply newsfeed services to USAGM’s network of outlets.

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Trump SBA Orders Lenders to Stop Debanking.

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WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a letter to its network of lenders requiring an end to politicized debankings.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler, over 5,000 lenders, and the Trump administration.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Washington, D.C., under Executive Order 14331, with compliance deadlines set for December 5, 2025, and January 5, 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Access to banking should not be a partisan issue—but far too many confirmed debanking cases have targeted right-leaning businesses, non-profits, and people—including Christian, pro-life, and Second Amendment organizations.” – Kelly Loeffler.

🎯IMPACT: Lenders must identify and reinstate wrongfully denied clients, submit compliance reports, or face penalties.

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has ordered over 5,000 lenders to stop denying banking services based on customers’ political, religious, or ideological beliefs. This action follows Executive Order 14331, “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans,” signed by President Donald J. Trump, which aims to eliminate politically motivated debanking.

In a letter to lenders, the SBA warned that noncompliance could result in a loss of good standing with the agency and possible penalties. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler stated, “Access to banking should not be a partisan issue – but far too many confirmed debanking cases have targeted right-leaning businesses, non-profits, and people – including Christian, pro-life, and Second Amendment organizations.”

Lenders are now required to review past account closures, identify clients denied service for ideological reasons, reinstate those clients where appropriate, notify them, and submit compliance reports by January 5, 2026.

Debanking practices drew national attention during the Barack Obama and Joe Biden governments. Programs like Operation Chokepoint targeted politically disfavored but lawful industries, including firearm manufacturers. Critics argue that these efforts used regulatory pressure to discourage banks from serving certain clients based on supposed reputational risk.

In March 2025, the Trump Organization filed a lawsuit against Capital One, alleging the bank closed over 300 business accounts in 2021 due to “unsubstantiated, ‘woke’ beliefs.” The suit contends the closures were politically motivated and caused significant financial harm. Separately, senior banking executives have reported pressure from regulators under Democratic presidents to sever ties with conservative clients. One executive described the pressure as clear and forceful: “When your regulator gives you a suggestion, it’s not a suggestion, it’s an order.”

Executive Order 14331 instructs federal financial regulators to remove “reputation risk” considerations from their policies. The order also mandates investigations into discriminatory banking practices, with regulators empowered to enforce penalties against institutions that engage in politically biased debanking.

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BREAKING: Active Shooter Strikes Minneapolis Church.

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WHAT HAPPENED: An active shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has seen between ten and 20 people shot and several fatalities, according to unconfirmed preliminary reports.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Police, emergency services, unidentified victims, and an unidentified gunman.

📍WHEN & WHERE: August 27, 2025, at Annunciation Church, Minneapolis.

🎯IMPACT: Police have yet to officially confirm details of the casualties, the status of the gunman, or his suspected motivations. The church and surrounding areas are under lockdown as officers secure the scene.

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UPDATE: 10:50 AM — President Donald J. Trump has responded to the shooting, writing on his Truth Social platform, “I have been fully briefed on the tragic shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The FBI quickly responded and they are on the scene. The White House will continue to monitor this terrible situation. Please join me in praying for everyone involved!”

Sources now indicate the gunman is dead following a self-inflicted gunshot.

UPDATE: 10:45 AM — Law enforcement has confirmed the suspect in the shooting has been “contained;” whether or not he has been killed is currently unclear. Reports indicate there is no continuing threat to the public.

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Police and emergency services are currently responding to an active shooting at the Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where multiple casualties have been reported. While initial reports suggest ten to 20 people have been shot, including fatalities, official confirmation is pending.

The incident began around 8:30 AM on Wednesday when officers were alerted to an active shooter at the Catholic church, which also houses a K-8 Catholic school. The gunman is reportedly armed with a rifle, but it remains unclear whether the shooting specifically targeted the church’s daily mass or the school.

A large contingent of emergency services has been dispatched to the scene as officers work to secure the area. The status of the suspect remains uncertain at this time.

Local officials and eyewitnesses have provided limited details as the situation is still developing. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area as investigations continue.

This story is developing…

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Researcher Accused of Stealing From Cancer Center for China.

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WHAT HAPPENED: A Chinese cancer researcher was charged with stealing trade secrets for China, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Yunhai Li, a 35-year-old research scholar at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and U.S. law enforcement agencies.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The charges were filed on Monday in Harris County, Texas. The alleged theft occurred earlier this year at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We have zero tolerance for any attempts that hurt our nation and our community’s ability to pioneer critical medical breakthroughs.” — Sean Teare, Harris County District Attorney.

🎯IMPACT: The case highlights concerns about intellectual property theft and national security risks within U.S. research institutions.

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Yunhai Li, a 35-year-old Chinese national and cancer researcher, has been charged with theft of trade secrets and tampering with government records, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Li, who had been a researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center since 2022, is accused of attempting to steal cancer-related research and transfer it to China.

Li was in the U.S. on a Department of State research exchange scholar visa, with his work funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Defense (DOD). He reportedly uploaded nearly completed research on a vaccine to prevent breast cancer from spreading to a Chinese server, Baidu, before abruptly quitting his position on July 1.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in coordination with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), intercepted Li at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on July 9. They found unpublished research, trade secrets, and confidential files stored on a laptop linked to the Chinese server. Prosecutors allege that Li also conducted undisclosed research for Chongqing Medical University, violating his non-disclosure agreements.

Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare stated, “Houston is proudly home to some of the most groundbreaking medical institutions in the world—publicly funded centers that are saving lives each day thanks to their innovative research. We have zero tolerance for any attempts that hurt our nation and our community’s ability to pioneer critical medical breakthroughs.”

Li was arrested and later released on a $5,100 bond after surrendering his passport. He allegedly told police he stole the research because he felt it was his right and that it was “going to waste.” Federal prosecutors may also pursue charges against Li.

The arrest comes as President Donald J. Trump has said his administration plans to double the number of Chinese students studying in the United States. It is unclear whether the Trump White House, especially Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who is championing the visa expansion, has adequately weighed the national security implications of such a move.

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These Are the Shocking Results of Trump’s DC Crime Crackdown Compared to Last Year:

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WHAT HAPPENED: Violent crime in Washington, D.C., has decreased by nearly half since President Donald J. Trump deployed federal troops and law enforcement agents in the city.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, federal law enforcement agents, the National Guard, and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Washington, D.C., from August 7 through August 25, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Crime in D.C., was the worst ever in history. And now, over the last 13 days, we’ve worked so hard, we’ve taken so many. There are many left, but we’ve taken so many criminals—over 1,000.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: More than 1,094 arrests have been made, including MS-13 and Tren de Aragua gang members, and significant reductions in violent crime and burglaries have been reported.

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Over the three weeks since President Donald J. Trump federalized Washington, D.C. law enforcement and deployed federal agents and troops to restore order, violent crime has reportedly dropped by nearly 50 percent, based on a CBS News analysis of crime data.

The analysis examined incidents reported to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) from August 7 to August 25, revealing a notable decline in violent crime compared to the same period in 2024 and the five-year average. Burglaries have decreased by 48 percent, and car thefts have dropped by 36 percent.

Contrary to some corporate media reports, federal forces have focused on high-crime areas, such as U Street, NW, where gun crimes were well above the citywide average, with the National Guard providing a deterrent present at locations such as subway stations. The White House has reported over 1,094 arrests since the operation started, including eight gang members affiliated with MS-13 or Tren de Aragua, and the seizure of 115 firearms.

On August 25 alone, 87 arrests were made, including 39 illegal immigrants. Notably, D.C.’s sanctuary policies protecting illegals have been suspended since federalization.

President Trump commented on the effort, saying, “Crime in D.C., was the worst ever in history. And now, over the last 13 days, we’ve worked so hard, we’ve taken so many. There are many left, but we’ve taken so many criminals – over 1,000.” He also called D.C.’s crime data “phony,” likely referring to reports from police unions that senior officers are deliberately misclassifying crimes. At least one police commander is currently facing charges for allegedly doctoring statistics.

Federal forces are also aiding “beautification” projects in D.C., with at least 49 homeless encampments being cleared.

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These States Risk Losing Federal Funding, Because They Won’t Make Foreign Truckers Learn English.

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WHAT HAPPENED: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a 30-day ultimatum for California, New Mexico, and Washington to enforce federal English proficiency rules for truck drivers or face losing federal funding.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, the Department of Transportation, and officials from California, New Mexico, and Washington.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made August 26, following an investigation into a deadly August 12 crash on the Florida Turnpike involving an illegal alien trucker.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This is about keeping people safe on the road. Your families, your kids, your spouses, your loved ones, your friends. We all use the roadway, and we need to make sure that those who are driving big rigs—semis—can understand the road signs, that they’ve been well trained.” – Sean Duffy

🎯IMPACT: States could lose millions in federal funding, with California at risk of losing $30 million, Washington $10 million, and New Mexico $7 million if they fail to comply.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has given California, New Mexico, and Washington a 30‑day ultimatum on August 26 to enforce federal English‑proficiency requirements for commercial truckers, or face the loss of federal funding. This directive follows a federal investigation launched after a deadly crash earlier this month on the Florida Turnpike, in which Harjinder Singh, an illegal immigrant from India, allegedly made an illegal U‑turn and killed three people.

“This is about keeping people safe on the road. Your families, your kids, your spouses, your loved ones, your friends. We all use the roadway, and we need to make sure that those who are driving big rigs, semis, can understand the road signs, that they’ve been well trained,” Duffy stated.

The Department of Transportation’s probe into the Florida crash revealed several lapses. Singh received his commercial driver’s license from both California and Washington despite his illegal status. New Mexico authorities failed to administer the required English‑language test after Singh was pulled over for speeding in July. He reportedly answered only two of 12 questions correctly in an English Language Proficiency test, and misidentified three of four road traffic signs.

From June 25 to August 21, California alone allowed at least 23 drivers with documented violations in English proficiency to continue driving. Similar enforcement failures were identified in Washington and New Mexico.

Should they fail to come into compliance, California faces up to $30 million, Washington about $10 million, and New Mexico $7 million in potential federal funding losses under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program.

In response to the tragedy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, framing the action as both a safety and economic measure, announced an immediate pause in issuing work visas for commercial truck drivers, including H‑2B, E‑2, and EB‑3 categories, citing concerns over road safety. Rubio emphasized the decision was aimed at preventing unqualified or unsafe drivers from entering U.S. roads and protecting American truckers.

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Cracker Barrel Reverts to Classic Logo Following Customer Outcry.

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WHAT HAPPENED: Cracker Barrel reversed its rebranding decision and restored its old logo following public backlash.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Cracker Barrel, President Donald Trump, and conservative activist Robby Starbuck.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announcement made Tuesday, following earlier statements and public feedback.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Our new logo is going away and our ‘Old Timer’ will remain.” – Cracker Barrel

🎯IMPACT: The decision aligns with customer feedback and addresses concerns over the company’s direction.

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Cracker Barrel announced it would revert to its old logo after facing significant backlash over its rebranding. The decision came after public criticism and a statement from President Donald Trump urging the company to listen to its customers.

Fox News’ Bret Baier reported the news on X, quoting the company’s statement: “Our new logo is going away and our ‘Old Timer’ will remain. At Cracker Barrel, it’s always been – and always will be – about serving up delicious food, warm welcomes, and the kind of country hospitality that feels like family.”

President Trump weighed in on the situation earlier, posting on Truth Social: “Cracker Barrel should go back to the old logo, admit a mistake based on customer response (the ultimate Poll), and manage the company better than ever before.” He added that the company could turn the situation into a “great opportunity” if handled correctly.

The company had initially apologized on Monday, stating that “Uncle Herschel” would remain on road signs and branding, but stopped short of restoring the old logo at that time. By Tuesday, Cracker Barrel reversed course entirely, citing the importance of listening to its customers.

The controversy also brought attention to Cracker Barrel’s involvement in DEI initiatives, “all ages” pride events, and a “diversity” supplier program, which had drawn criticism from conservative voices, including activist Robby Starbuck.

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ICE Is Cracking Down on App Delivery Drivers.

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WHAT HAPPENED: Federal agents and federalized Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers conducted a crackdown on delivery drivers in Washington, D.C., seizing mopeds and arresting individuals.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Metropolitan Police Department, delivery drivers, and pro-illegal immigrant groups.

📍WHEN & WHERE: August 2025, Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It’s very clear ICE is targeting delivery drivers because they’re outdoors, which makes it easier to do warrantless arrests. It’s a population that ICE is aware is very immigrant-heavy.” – Michael Lukens, Amica Center for Immigrant Rights

🎯IMPACT: The crackdown highlights issues with bosses exploiting illegal immigrants for cheap labor.

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Federal agents and officers from the federalized Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) recently conducted a joint operation in Washington, D.C., targeting delivery drivers across the city. Witnesses say officers in tactical gear seized scooters and mopeds, loading them into trucks already filled with impounded vehicles.

The MPD says the operation is part of an effort to address unsafe driving. According to officials, more than 1,200 scooters have been impounded and 139 arrests have been made since the initiative began. However, the department did not address the visible involvement of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

“It’s very clear ICE is targeting delivery drivers because they’re outdoors, which makes it easier to do warrantless arrests. It’s a population that ICE is aware is very immigrant-heavy. And frankly, it’s easy for ICE to go after them,” said Michael Lukens, executive director of the Amica Center for Immigrant Rights. He added that many of those arrested are recent Venezuelan immigrants and could be subject to fast-tracked deportation.

The crackdown has led to a noticeable drop in the number of delivery drivers on city streets. Videos circulating on social media show agents detaining drivers, tackling one outside a coffee shop.

A growing number of food delivery workers in the D.C. area are illegal immigrants, especially from Venezuela, who often lack work permits, insurance, and vehicle registration. Many of these workers use unregistered mopeds and scooters while waiting for legal asylum or work authorization. Locals have expressed concern about reckless scooter driving.

So far, major food delivery platforms such as Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash have not commented on the arrests or the broader issue of illegal alien workers on their platforms.

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Gaza Christians Say Israel Has Told Them to Flee Their Churches, But They Intend to Stay.

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WHAT HAPPENED: The Greek Orthodox and Latin Patriarchates of Jerusalem say Israel is demanding they leave their churches in Gaza and evacuate, but they intend to remain where they are.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Greek Orthodox and Latin Patriarchates of Jerusalem, the Israeli armed forces, and Gazans.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Greek Orthodox and Latin Patriarchates of Jerusalem released a joint statement on August 26.

💬KEY QUOTE: “There can be no future based on captivity, displacement of Palestinians, or revenge,” the joint statement reads.

🎯IMPACT: Intensification of the war in Gaza could lead to the destruction of one of the oldest Christian communities in the Holy Land.

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The Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic Latin Patriarchates of Jerusalem have issued a joint appeal warning of a humanitarian catastrophe as Israel prepares to take control of Gaza City. In their statement, the Patriarchs condemned “the gates of hell” scenario unfolding in Gaza, where “massive military mobilization” and evacuation orders are forcing hundreds of thousands, including the Christian minority, to flee south.

Clergy and nuns at the Greek Orthodox compound of Saint Porphyrius and the Catholic Holy Family complex declared they would not flee. They say they are sheltering malnourished children, the elderly, and people with disabilities, describing leaving as “nothing less than a death sentence.” They argue that “There can be no future based on captivity, displacement of Palestinians, or revenge.”

Their plea echoes the words of Pope Leo XIV, who recently affirmed: “All peoples, even the smallest and weakest, must be respected… especially the right to live in their own lands; and no one can force them into exile.”

In an address on August 13, the America-born pontiff expressed deep concern about Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, warning, “The humanitarian crisis must be resolved… they must be freed. But we must also think of the many who are dying of hunger.

On July 17, 2025, an Israeli strike on Gaza’s only Catholic Church, Holy Family parish, killed three civilians and wounded ten, including parish priest Father Gabriel Romanelli. The building had become a refuge for both Muslims and Christians, including children with disabilities. Israel labeled the attack accidental, caused by stray tank fire, but the Patriarchate challenged this, saying it amounted to a grave violation of sanctity.

In response, Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III made a rare personal visit to Gaza on July 18. They brought hundreds of tons of emergency aid, coordinated evacuations for the injured, and offered solidarity to survivors.

President Donald J. Trump is reported to have been furious about the strike on the church, communicating his anger over the incident to the Israeli government directly.

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