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September 26, 2024
Crime
Religion
World

Wave of Arson Hits 9 Churches in Just 3 Weeks.

Nine churches were the targets of arson attacks over a span of three weeks from late August to mid-September in Europe, according to the Observatory of Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe. Three of the incidents, targeting Catholic places of worship, occurred in the Netherlands.

The sequence of recent arson began on August 25 in Bad Wörishofen, Germany. In that instance, both the church and its altar cloth were set ablaze, resulting in damage valued at several thousand euros, as mentioned in the statement.

Another notable incident occurred on September 2 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Saint-Omer, France. A suspect linked to this fire, with extreme left links and a history of sharing anti-Christian and pro-Islamic State content on social media. They have reportedly made previous attempts to set fire to 15 churches.

The most recent attack took place on September 15 at St. Anthony the Abbot Church in Wijchen, in the Netherlands. Here, attackers destroyed statues and set personal and devotional objects on fire.

Alongside these events in Europe, the United States has also seen a rise in vandalism and attacks on Catholic churches. Since May 2020, there have been 452 such incidents, with 57 reported this year alone on the CatholicVoteviolence tracker.

The Biden-Harris FBI has targeted traditional Catholics as extremists despite Joe Biden’s claims to be a Catholic. Vice President Kamala Harris is less concerned about keeping up appearances and is snubbing Catholics by skipping the annual Al Smith Dinner.

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Trump’s Plan to Arm Ukraine Without U.S. Tax Dollars:

President Donald Trump is leaning on the Europeans to get weapons into Ukrainian hands—without draining the American taxpayers.

The details: Trump confirmed that the U.S. plans to sell offensive weapons directly to NATO allies, who will then transfer them to Ukraine.

  • 💬 Trump told NBC News: “NATO is paying for those weapons, 100 percent.”
  • 🚀 The weapons include Patriot missile systems, air-to-air missiles, and Howitzer rounds. Axios also reports it may also include long-range missiles that could reach targets deep inside Russia.
  • 🤔 Who’s paying? Germany, Spain, and Norway have offered to buy Patriot missile systems for Ukraine.

Why this matters: Up until this point, Trump has only offered defensive weapons as he sought to end the conflict.

A message to Putin: Since taking office, Trump has aggressively sought to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. But in recent weeks, his patience with Vladimir Putin appears to be wearing thin. At a recent cabinet meeting, Trump said:

  • “We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth. He’s very nice all of the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.”
  • Trump no longer believes the Russian president is serious about peace. His latest decision to begin arming Ukraine should be seen as a direct response.

Real talk from G: This latest move isn’t as much about Ukraine as it is about Putin. Everything is a negotiation for Trump. Giving Ukraine access to weapons is part of the Art of the Deal.

What happens next? NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will meet with Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week to iron out the details.

Something to keep an eye on: There’s a bill in the Senate being pushed by Lindsey Graham and Democrat Senator Richard Blumenthal, which would call for a 500 percent tariff on all goods imported from countries that buy Russian oil, gas, and other exports—namely, China, India, and Brazil. In my opinion, this would be a bad move. When Joe Biden put economic sanctions on Russia, it drove them closer to China.

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Ghislaine Maxwell Could Testify Before Congress on Epstein ‘Client List.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Ghislaine Maxwell has reportedly expressed willingness to testify before Congress about “The Epstein Files,” according to the Daily Mail.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump, and others allegedly connected to Epstein’s activities.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence; her willingness to testify was reported as of July 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “She would be more than happy to sit before Congress and tell her story.” – Source close to Maxwell

🎯IMPACT: The case continues to raise questions about the lack of further prosecutions and the alleged “cover-up” surrounding Epstein’s associates.

IN FULL

Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year sentence for child sex trafficking charges, has reportedly expressed her willingness to testify before Congress regarding “The Epstein Files.” Sources close to Maxwell revealed that she has never been approached by government officials to share what she knows, despite her central role in the Epstein case.

Maxwell, 63, was convicted in 2022 for her involvement in a scheme to exploit and abuse underage girls alongside Jeffrey Epstein. She has argued that she should have been protected from prosecution under a 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement made by Epstein, which allowed him to plead guilty to minor charges in exchange for leniency.

Trump’s Department of Justice has bizarrely maintained that there is no “client list” associated with Epstein’s activities, a claim that has drawn criticism and fuelled allegations of a cover-up. Questions have also been raised about missing footage from Epstein’s jail cell on the night of his death, which the DOJ ruled as a suicide in 2019.

On Truth Social, President Trump addressed accusations of a cover-up, stating: “For years, it’s Epstein, over and over again. Why are we not giving publicity to files written by Obama, Crooked Hillary, Comey, Brennan and the losers and criminals of the Biden administration?” Meanwhile, Maxwell’s legal team continues to push for her appeal to be heard by the Supreme Court, with a response from the U.S. government expected on July 14.

The Epstein case remains a topic of heated debate, with critics questioning why no other high-profile individuals have faced charges. Maxwell’s willingness to testify before Congress could potentially shed new light on the case.

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Britain’s Ambassador, an Ardent Europhile, Admits The New US-UK Trade Deal Couldn’t Have Happened Without Brexit.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Lord Mandelson discussed the US-UK Trade deal and its relation to Brexit.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Lord Mandelson, President Trump, and the British government.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Interview with The Sunday Times, in context of recent trade developments.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Undoubtedly, we couldn’t have done this deal if we had remained part of the European Union…” – Lord Mandelson

🎯IMPACT: The trade deal gives British products a competitive edge in the US market.

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Lord Mandelson, a prominent UK ambassador to the US and known Europhile, has acknowledged the role of Brexit in facilitating a new trade deal with the United States. In an interview with The Sunday Times, he admitted, “we couldn’t have done this deal if we had remained part of the European Union.”

The discussion revolved around the latest trade agreement between President Trump and the British government, highlighting the opportunities Brexit has provided for such negotiations.

Mandelson, despite also claiming losses from leaving the EU, emphasized the positive aspects, stating, “we lost many other things by leaving, but we get the chance to do this deal. So there’s some positives.”

He also remarked on the arrival of British products in the US market, stating, “We are seeing brilliant first-class British products arriving here to pass into the hands of grateful, high-paying American consumers.” This development, he noted, gives British goods like Aston Martins a 17.5% competitive advantage over European counterparts such as Mercedes and Ferraris.

The interview also touched on political figures, with Mandelson commenting on Nigel Farage’s polling success and offering insights into J.D. Vance’s private demeanor.

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July 12, 2025
Lauren Gallagher
Economy
News

Here’s How the ‘Trump Accounts’ for American Children in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Work:

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Starting in July 2026, all U.S. newborns from 2025 to 2028 will receive a $1,000 government-funded account to help with future financial needs. These accounts are similar to hybrid IRAs, allowing investments and contributions from family and employers. When the child turns 18, the account will convert to a traditional IRA, offering tax benefits and growth potential.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Ian Berger, an analyst with Ed Slott and Company, and Cheryl Costa, a financial adviser in Framingham, Massachusetts.

📍WHERE & WHEN: United States, 2025-2028

💬KEY QUOTE: “To me, it’s a supercharged IRA.” – Cheryl Costa

🎯IMPACT: Newborns receive a $1,000 investment at birth to kickstart lifelong savings, encouraging early financial planning for families of all incomes. While it won’t cover immediate expenses, it lays the foundation for future wealth, especially when supplemented by additional contributions.

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American newborns are eligible to receive $1,000 from the U.S. government starting this year through 2028, according to a provision included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. These new ‘Trump Accounts’ are intended to assist families with their children’s financial and economic needs.

The government will provide a one-time contribution of $1,000 to each account for U.S. citizens born between 2025 and 2028 who have been assigned Social Security numbers, aligning with Trump’s current term in office. According to financial experts, they are structured almost like hybrid individual retirement accounts.

There are no income restrictions for this contribution. Family members and employers can contribute up to $5,000 each year to the accounts. There’s no tax deduction for contributions made before a child turns 18, but funds provided by employers, up to $2,500 a year, won’t count as taxable income.

Money in the accounts must be invested in low-cost stock mutual funds or exchange-traded funds tracking a U.S. stock index, like the S&P 500. Withdrawals are permitted when the beneficiary turns 18, and from then on, the account will be converted to an IRA, subject to standard contribution limits and rules, according to Ian Berger, an analyst with Ed Slott and Company. Under Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules, traditional IRA contributions are tax-deductible for those who qualify based on income and other factors.

Withdrawals from traditional IRAs before age 59½ are generally taxed as ordinary income, plus a 10 percent penalty, although this can be waived in certain circumstances, such as using the funds to pay for higher education, for the birth of a child, or to make a down payment on a first home. “To me, it’s a supercharged IRA,” said Cheryl Costa, a financial adviser in Framingham, Massachusetts, of the ‘Trump Accounts.’ The accounts are expected to launch in July 2026.

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July 11, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Revealed: Dangerous, Criminal Pasts of Migrants at ‘Alligator Alcatraz.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: New details from the Florida Attorney General’s office reveal that migrants awaiting deportation at the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center include those convicted of serious crimes such as murder, rape, and organized crime.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Florida Attorney General’s office, Communications Director Jeremy Redfern, several convicted criminals awaiting deportation, and President Donald J. Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The detention facility, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” opened earlier this month in the Everglades, Florida.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It’s known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ which is very appropriate, because I looked outside, and that’s not a place I want to go hiking anytime soon.” — President Donald J. Trump

🎯IMPACT: The facility is housing dangerous migrants, including murderers and gang members, who are bound for deportation.

IN FULL

Florida officials have disclosed the criminal histories of several migrants currently held at a new state-run detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” The information, released by the office of Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, outlines the serious offenses committed by several individuals awaiting deportation.

“The left-wing press continues to spend their time amplifying false reports, but the reality is that there are monsters awaiting deportation within Alligator Alcatraz far worse than the monsters lurking in the surrounding Everglades,” said a spokesman for Uthmeier.

Among those detained is Lazaro Rodriguez Santana, a Cuban national who was convicted in Texas for sexual assault and for failing to register as a sex offender. Jose Fortin, a citizen of Honduras, was found guilty of second-degree murder in Miami-Dade County. Another Honduran detainee, Oscar “Satan” Sanchez, reportedly affiliated with the notoriously violent MS-13 gang, was convicted in New York of conspiracy to commit murder, assault, and charges under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.

Other individuals include Guatemalan national Luis Donald Corado, who was convicted of burglary and voyeurism, and Wilfredo Alberto Lazama-Garcia of Venezuela, wanted in his home country for murder and robbery, and convicted in the U.S. for conspiracy to defraud the federal government.

Particularly disturbing is the case of Eddy Lopez Jemot, a Cuban national with convictions for murder, arson, and assault. According to authorities, Jemot slit an elderly woman’s throat in Key Largo, Florida, and set her home ablaze. He also reportedly later threatened to behead another woman.

“Alligator Alcatraz,” located in Florida and opened earlier this month, is backed by the state government and expected to utilize repurposed Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding. President Donald J. Trump recently toured the facility and remarked, “It’s known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ which is very appropriate, because I looked outside, and that’s not a place I want to go hiking anytime soon.” He added, “But very soon, this facility will have some of the most menacing migrants, some of the most vicious people on the planet.”

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July 11, 2025
Crime
UK

Farage: The ‘Grooming Gangs’ Scandal Is Getting Even Worse.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An English police force has launched an investigation into allegations that records were falsified in a “grooming gang” case involving a father’s attempts to rescue his daughter from Pakistani-heritage rapists.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Reform Party leader Nigel Farage, South Yorkshire Police, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), and “Jack” (a pseudonym) alongside his daughter “Elizabeth” (also a pseudonym).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The events occurred in Rotherham, England, in 2005, with recent developments unfolding in 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “However bad we thought the grooming gang scandal was, it just got worse.” – Nigel Farage

🎯IMPACT: Calls for the Rotherham incident to be included in an official national inquiry into grooming gangs have intensified.

IN FULL

Reform Party leader Nigel Farage has raised concerns over Britain’s child sexual “grooming gang” scandal, stating it is “getting worse” following reports of police corruption in Rotherham, England.

These reports suggest that records may have been falsified to cover up two arrests of a father, “Jack,” who was attempting to rescue his daughter, “Elizabeth,” from a rape gang in 2005. South Yorkshire Police has confirmed it has launched an investigation into the allegations.

Farage said, “However bad we thought the grooming gang scandal was, it just got worse.” He also stated on X that “South Yorkshire Police have failed yet again in their duty to protect children.”

Jack reported that his daughter was abused and trafficked by a gang over a 10-week period. Despite making “hundreds” of reports to South Yorkshire Police, Jack claims it is he who was arrested twice while trying to rescue Elizabeth. Police records covering the period show inconsistencies, including an address listed for Jack that he did not live at until years later.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) reviewed complaints made by Elizabeth, upholding several but not the claim regarding Jack’s arrests due to insufficient evidence. In 2021, the IOPC referred the matter back to South Yorkshire Police, which has now decided to investigate itself.

The investigation coincides with Home Secretary Yvette Cooper‘s announcement that nearly 1,000 previously closed grooming cases have been reopened as part of a national inquiry into grooming gangs. Farage has called for the Rotherham case to be included in this inquiry.

A government-commissioned report on Britain’s grooming gangs, comprised largely of South Asian Muslims preying on working-class white girls, was released last month. It showed that in many cases, the ethnicity of the gangs was not recorded or was ignored. Notably, grooming gang abuse went unchecked for years because the police and other authorities feared stoking racism or being accused of racism if they tackled it properly.

Despite this, the report still noted that Pakistani-background men were vastly overrepresented in grooming gang activity, contrary to establishment claims that such overrepresentation is a myth.

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July 11, 2025
Lauren Gallagher
News

Trump Set to Initiate Mass Firings at State Dept.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. State Department will begin mass layoffs of many employees in the coming days.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. State Department, Secretary Marco Rubio, and the Trump administration.

📍WHEN & WHERE: United States, over the coming days.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It will happen quickly.” – State Dept. spokeswoman Tammy Bruce

🎯IMPACT: Thousands of civil and foreign affairs employees face termination as early as this week.

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On Thursday, the State Department informed US-based employees that nearly 2,000 workers will be laid off after a recent Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to proceed with mass job cuts to downsize the federal government. In April, Secretary of State Marco Rubio shared a plan to streamline the department by cutting out redundant functions and offices.

In an e-mail, Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Michael Rigas announced that employees impacted by the “reduction in force” will soon receive notifications. He noted that efforts have been made to support departing staff, including those in the Deferred Resignation Programs. “On behalf of Department leadership, we extend our gratitude for your hard work… and ongoing dedication to advancing U.S. national interests,” Rigas said.

The department did not specify how many employees would be dismissed. However, according to a plan sent to Congress in May, approximately 1,800—out of an estimated domestic workforce of 18,000—were proposed for layoffs.

Workers laid off will be from the civil and foreign services. Congress stated that more than 300 of the department’s 734 bureaus and offices would be streamlined, merged, or eliminated.

Tammy Bruce, a spokeswoman for the State Department, informed reporters that the implementation of force reductions had been delayed due to judicial interventions, but mass layoffs will now occur rapidly.

“There has been a delay—not to our interests, but because of the courts,” Bruce noted. “It’s been difficult when you know you need to get something done for the benefit of everyone.”

“When something is too large to operate, too bureaucratic, to actually function, and to deliver projects, or action, it has to change,” she added.

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July 11, 2025
William Upton
Politics

Trump Names Loyalists to Planning Board in Fascinating Anti-Jerome Powell Play.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump appears to be set to utilize a little-known federal government entity to launch a renewed effort aimed at ousting Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The National Capital Planning Commission, White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf, Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) aide Stuart Levenbach, President Trump, and Jerome Powell.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Trump White House aides were named to the commission on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I am going to request a full review of plans of the Federal Reserve project. I’m going to ask that they send us a detailed explanation package of any and all upgrades, changes and modifications to the plan that was submitted here in 2021 and approved. I’m going to request a site visit.” — Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair

🎯IMPACT: Should the National Capital Planning Commission uncover evidence of serious malfeasance or ethical lapses on Powell’s part, it could lay the groundwork for President Trump to fire Powell as Federal Reserve chairman.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump appears to be set to utilize a little-known federal government entity to launch a renewed effort aimed at either ousting Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell or, at the least, forcing the central bank chief to succumb to pressure to slash interest rates. In a political maneuver reminiscent of President Richard Nixon’s efforts to push his Fed chairman, Arthur Burns, to cut interest rates, Trump has quietly replaced a number of Biden-era appointees on the National Capital Planning Commission with key figures in his White House.

The move suggests the America First leader will use the commission’s authority over government buildings—including the Federal Reserve’s headquarters—to fuel a negative media campaign against Powell, who has overseen a lavish renovation of the central bank’s offices that has far exceeded its approved budget. However, should the National Capital Planning Commission uncover evidence of serious malfeasance or ethical lapses on Powell’s part, it could lay the groundwork for President Trump to fire the Federal Reserve chairman outright.

Leading the anti-Powell effort on the National Capital Planning Commission are its newest appointees, White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf, Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) aide Stuart Levenbach. “We should not be made fools of,” Blair told commission members on Thursday, continuing: “I am going to request a full review of plans of the Federal Reserve project. I’m going to ask that they send us a detailed explanation package of any and all upgrades, changes and modifications to the plan that was submitted here in 2021 and approved. I’m going to request a site visit.”

Dubbing the central bank’s headquarters the “Taj Mahal on the National Mall,” Blair suggested it is possible that Jerome Powell lied under oath—committing perjury—while testifying before the U.S. Senate regarding the Fed renovations. Notably, perjury is a federal crime under 18 U.S.C. § 1621, while 18 U.S.C. § 1001 makes it a crime for individuals to make material false statements to any branch of the federal government, including Congress, regardless of whether they are under oath.

“Please count me in,” Levenbach replied, adding: “I look forward to working with you on this letter and in scrutinizing this building.”

In the 1970s, President Richard Nixon successfully mustered a negative media campaign that, along with the threat of Congressional legislation exerting greater control over the central bank, forced then-Fed chairman Arthur Burns to drop his opposition to interest rate cuts. A similar result could manifest from President Trump’s use of the National Capital Planning Commission and revelations it may uncover regarding Powell’s approval of renovations at the Fed.

However, should Powell prove more entrenched in his opposition to rate cuts than Burns was during the Nixon administration, President Trump could also use any evidence that Powell lied to Congress or engaged in unethical behavior to fire him as Fed chair. The Federal Reserve Act stipulates that a President can only fire the central bank’s chairman “for cause,” which has been interpreted by federal courts as meaning serious misconduct and not merely policy disagreements.

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July 11, 2025
News
War

Trump: U.S. Is Funneling Arms to Ukraine Via Sales to NATO Allies.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The United States is selling weapons to NATO allies who are then transferring them to Ukraine, amid intensified Russian drone and missile attacks.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, NATO allies, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Ukrainian and Russian forces.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Recent weeks, with statements from Trump and Rubio on Thursday and Friday, and Russian attacks reported in Kharkov, Odessa, and Kiev.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, 100 percent.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: NATO allies are coordinating with the U.S. to supply Ukraine with critical defense systems, while Russia increases its aerial and ground offensives.

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The United States is advancing military support for Ukraine through an indirect strategy: selling American-made weapons to NATO allies, who then pass those arms on to Ukrainian forces. In a recent interview, President Donald J. Trump confirmed the approach, highlighting that NATO allies are covering the expenses. “We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, 100 percent,” Trump said.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio provided more context, explaining that transferring weapons already stationed in Europe enables faster delivery to Ukraine compared to shipping new equipment from the United States. “It’s a lot faster to move something, for example, from Germany to Ukraine than it is to order it from a [U.S.] factory and get it there,” Rubio stated.

Amid intensified Russian airstrikes, including a recent night in which more than 700 drones were launched, Ukraine has appealed for additional military aid, especially Patriot air defense systems. Cities such as Kharkov and Odessa have suffered casualties and infrastructure damage as a result of ongoing attacks.

Rubio noted that NATO members like Germany and Spain, which already operate Patriot systems, are in a position to send some of their current inventory to Ukraine. In turn, these countries are ordering new systems from the U.S. to replace what they have given. He outlined how these financial arrangements allow NATO countries to assist Ukraine without depleting their own defense readiness.

It is unclear how many Patriot missile systems are currently available to Ukraine. One report suggests the United States has only 25 percent of the Patriot missile systems needed for its own use. The stockpile has allegedly fallen so low that some are concerned it could harm American military operations.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Western partners to accelerate their assistance, emphasizing Ukraine’s urgent need for both equipment and funds. “We need financing. And then, we will intercept,” Zelensky said.

President Trump is also, for the first time, using Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) to resupply Ukraine directly from Pentagon stocks, as he grows increasingly frustrated with Russia’s “bulls**t” in peace negotiations.

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July 11, 2025
Education
Politics

Columbia Strikes Deal with Trump Admin on Anti-Semitism, Racial Discrimination Allegations.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Columbia University is nearing a deal with the Trump administration to compensate victims of unlawful discrimination and increase transparency in hiring and admissions.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Columbia University and the Trump administration.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The draft agreement was first reported on Friday, July 11, 2025; Columbia University and the White House.

💬KEY QUOTE: A senior White House official told the media that the deal would “solidify reporting obligations related to foreign gifts” and ensure compensation for “victims of civil rights abuses.”

🎯IMPACT: The deal could set a precedent for other universities and increase accountability on anti-Semitism and racial discrimination issues.

IN FULL

Columbia University is in the final stages of negotiations with the Trump administration on a deal addressing unlawful discrimination and anti-Semitism. The agreement would require Columbia to compensate victims and adopt measures to increase transparency in hiring and admissions processes.

Notably, The National Pulse reported on Thursday that attorney Jay Lefkowitz, known for once securing a lenient deal for sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, was hired to act as a negotiator for Columbia in its discussions with the Trump administration. Sources told The National Pulse that Lefkowitz has outplayed federal negotiators in the Trump administration and was on the verge of finalizing an agreement with the U.S. government to rescue the far-left college from financial disaster.

The university’s board of trustees convened on Sunday to discuss the draft agreement, which would also restore access to $400 million in federal grants and contracts previously frozen by the White House’s anti-Semitism task force. A senior White House official told the media that the deal would “solidify reporting obligations related to foreign gifts” and ensure compensation for “victims of civil rights abuses.”

Notably, the agreement includes provisions for public disclosure of hiring and admissions data to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action. Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, is expected to supervise compliance. The agreement also includes measures that Columbia University agreed to earlier this year, such as tightening protest rules and placing its Middle Eastern Studies department under receivership. However, it is believed that in its current form, the deal lacks systemic reforms like the consent decree pushed by the Trump White House earlier this year and a politically diverse presidential search committee tasked with replacing the school’s interim president, Claire Shipman.

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