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May 13, 2025
Jack Montgomery
NatSec

Pro-Terrorist Twitch Streamer Hasan Piker Detained at U.S. Airport.

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❓What Happened: Hasan Piker, a far-left streamer on Amazon’s Twitch with over six million followers across social media, was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. Piker, who openly backs Houthi attacks on civilian shipping in the Red Sea, claims he was targeted for his views on foreign policy and stance against President Donald J. Trump.

👥 Who’s Involved: Hasan Piker, CBP officials, U.S. government spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin, and the Trump administration.

📍 Where & When: Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “Claims that his political beliefs triggered the inspection are baseless,” U.S. government official Tricia McLaughlin posted on X (formerly Twitter).

⚠️ Impact: Piker’s detention underscores the Trump administration’s firm stance on national security, prioritizing scrutiny of individuals with terrorist sympathies.

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Hasan “HasanAbi” Piker, a top streamer on Amazon’s Twitch platform, was detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Sunday. Piker, boasting over six million followers across social media, openly supports the Houthis—a designated terrorist organization operating out of Yemen—and their attacks on civilian shipping and sailors. Piker, who was raised in Turkey, previously said that “America deserved 9/11” and stated Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), who lost an eye during a deployment in Iraq, “literally los[t] his eye because some mujahideen—a brave f***ing soldier—f***ed his eye hole with their d**k.”

Piker, returning from France, complained on X (formerly Twitter) that CBP officials quizzed him about his views on Trump, Israel, the Houthis, and Hamas, claiming the “insane situation” was an attempt to “silence” him. “It’s very obvious that they knew exactly who I was,” he told followers, framing the inspection as a political witch hunt.

U.S. officials denied Piker’s claims, with spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin saying he was “lying for likes,” and adding: “Claims that his political beliefs triggered the inspection are baseless.” The CBP added, “Our officers are following the law, not agendas,” and that Piker was released promptly after a lawful check.

Notably, Piker is not merely pro-Palestinian or anti-Trump. In a recent debate with Ethan Klein, a liberal YouTuber, Piker stated, “I believe what the Houthis are doing… to implement a blockade on the Red Sea, is a good thing, ten toes f***ing down. They are on the morally right side.”

Of an incident in which Houthi terrorists hijacked a civilian vessel and held a number of Filipino sailors hostage for around a year, Piker said, “It is a show of force to stop other… commercial shipping from going through. They literally bankrupted an entire Israeli port, I’d say that’s numbers on the f***ing board, baby.”

As recently as March, Piker told his followers, “If you cared about Medicare fraud or Medicaid fraud, you would kill Rick Scott, OK?” Last April, responding to comments by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) on anti-Israel protestors, Piker shared an image of an improvised firearm design, in what was widely interpreted as a call to assassinate the GOP lawmaker.

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Jack Montgomery
Health

Trump Admin Ending Prescription of Fluoride Drugs to Children.

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❓What Happened: President Donald J. Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., announced plans to withdraw prescription fluoride drugs for children, citing potential neurotoxic risks and unapproved status by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

📍 Where & When: United States, with the announcement made on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that it is initiating action to remove concentrated ingestible fluoride prescription drug products for children from the market,” HHS stated.

⚠️ Impact: Trump and Kennedy’s health reforms prioritize child safety by addressing fluoride’s risks, challenging decades of public health orthodoxy.

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President Donald J. Trump’s administration is taking action to pull prescription fluoride drugs for children from the market due to growing concerns about their safety. The move, spearheaded by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime critic of fluoridated drinking water, reflects the America First commitment to scrutinizing establishment dogma on public health.

On May 13, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared, “The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that it is initiating action to remove concentrated ingestible fluoride products for children from the market.” Unlike toothpaste or rinses, these swallowed drops and tablets, prescribed to kids at risk of tooth decay, lack FDA approval. HHS pointed to studies linking fluoride to thyroid disorders, weight gain, lower IQ, and gut microbiome disruption, with a safety review set to conclude by October 31.

Fluoride, added to U.S. water since 1945, reaches 200 million Americans. Still, cracks in its reputation have been emerging, with a 2024 HHS report under the Biden government finding with “moderate confidence” that higher fluoride levels correlate with lower IQ. This finding was echoed in a January 2025 JAMA Pediatrics study.

Utah’s March 2025 ban on water fluoridation underscores the shifting tide on the issue.

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World

Germany Detains Three Ukrainians Over Alleged Bomb Plots.

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❓What Happened: Three Ukrainian nationals were arrested in Germany and Switzerland over suspicions of plotting parcel bomb attacks on behalf of Russia.

👥 Who’s Involved: The suspects are identified as Vladyslav T., Daniil B., and Yevhen B., allegedly working for Russian state actors.

📍 Where & When: Arrests occurred in Germany on Friday and Saturday, and in Switzerland on Tuesday; the plot dates back to March.

💬 Key Quote: “The goal is to exploit an adversary’s vulnerabilities in multiple areas to create ambiguity,” said Olha Danchenkova, an expert on hybrid warfare.

⚠️ Impact: The arrests highlight ongoing concerns over sabotage and hybrid warfare tactics linked to Russia amid its conflict with Ukraine.

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Three Ukrainian nationals have been apprehended in Germany and Switzerland, accused of conspiring to carry out parcel bomb attacks allegedly at the direction of Russian actors, German prosecutors revealed on Wednesday.

The suspects, identified under German privacy laws as Vladyslav T., Daniil B., and Yevhen B., are believed to have been planning sabotage operations targeting freight transport. According to prosecutors, the men intended to send explosive or incendiary packages from Germany to Ukraine, with the devices set to detonate during transit. Previously, there have been incidents of suspicious fires on air freight planes linked to Russia and Ukraine.

Two of the suspects, Vladyslav T. and Daniil B., were detained in separate locations in Germany last Friday and Saturday, while Yevhen B. was arrested in Switzerland’s Thurgau region on Tuesday. Prosecutors allege that in March, the three men communicated their willingness to carry out attacks to individuals suspected of acting on behalf of Russian state agencies.

As part of the plot, Vladyslav T. reportedly sent two “test packages” fitted with GPS trackers in Cologne at the end of March to assess transport routes. The contents of these packages were allegedly provided by Yevhen B. through Daniil B.

The arrests come as Berlin remains vigilant against potential sabotage efforts linked to Moscow, particularly since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Experts have suggested that the alleged parcel bomb scheme represents a form of hybrid warfare, a tactic combining conventional military operations with non-military measures such as disinformation and economic coercion.

“The goal is to exploit an adversary’s vulnerabilities in multiple areas to create ambiguity,” explained Olha Danchenkova, co-founder of the Ukrainian communications agency Calibrated. She noted hybrid warfare often includes cyberattacks, propaganda, and other unconventional tactics to destabilize targets. For instance, Russia is accused of facilitating a flood of African and Middle Eastern migrants into Poland and other European NATO members via its ally Belarus in recent years, to destabilize the European Union (EU).

Ukraine is also accused of conducting sabotage operations in Western Europe, most notably against the Nord Stream gas pipelines, which bypassed Ukrainian territory to supply Russian natural gas directly to Germany.

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Religion

New Pope Not Woke, MAGA-Supporting Brother Says.

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❓What Happened: Louis Prevost, brother of Pope Leo XIV, discussed the new pontiff on Piers Morgan Uncensored, emphasizing his centrist stance.

👥 Who’s Involved: Pope Leo XIV, his brother Louis Prevost, and Piers Morgan.

📍 Where & When: Interview aired on Piers Morgan Uncensored this week.

💬 Key Quote: “He’s not left. He’s not right. He looks at the whole scene, takes information from both sides, and somehow finds a way to go down the middle and not ruffle too many feathers,” said Prevost.

⚠️ Impact: Prevost’s comments suggest moderation in the Catholic Church’s direction under Pope Leo XIV, without the sometimes drastic shifts associated with the late Pope Francis.

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Louis Prevost, the brother of Pope Leo XIV and a public supporter of President Donald J. Trump, discussed his brother on Piers Morgan Uncensored this week, describing him as a centrist and rejecting the idea that he is “woke.”

When asked if he thought Pope Leo XIV would be a “very liberal pope,” Prevost responded, “No, I do not. [But] I don’t think he’s going to roll back the changes that Francis made. I think he’s going to [say], ‘Here we are. Let’s continue down this path now.’”

Prevost elaborated on his brother’s approach, stating, “When we were growing up, he wasn’t, like, super political. He’s not left. He’s not right. He looks at the whole scene, takes information from both sides, and somehow finds a way to go down the middle and not ruffle too many feathers.”

Highlighting the pope’s expertise, Prevost noted that Pope Leo is very well versed in Roman Catholic canon law and he doubts that he will pull the Church “hard left” but will be more of a centrist.

He’s probably much more liberal than I am, but that’s us. And again, that’s his position as a priest in the church, as part of the clergy.”

The first American Pope, Pope Leo was revealed to be a registered Republican soon after his election by the College of Cardinals at the most recent Papal Conclave. The Supreme Pontiff began his papacy by wearing the traditional vestments of the Pope, something Pope Francis declined to do after this election in 2013.

His first Holy Mass was also mainly said in Latin, the traditional language of the Church. During his first homily, Pope Leo warned against a lack of faith in the world and urged the Church to be a beacon in regions where faithlessness was prevalent.

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Education

Trump Administration Slashes Another $450 Million in Harvard Grants.

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❓What Happened: The Trump administration has announced an additional $450 million cut in federal grants to Harvard University, citing issues of liberal bias and antisemitism.

👥 Who’s Involved: The Trump administration, President Donald J. Trump, Harvard University, the U.S. Department of Education, and Harvard President Alan Garber.

📍 Where & When: Washington, D.C., and Harvard University, announcement made on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “There is a dark problem on Harvard’s campus, and by prioritizing appeasement over accountability, institutional leaders have forfeited the school’s claim to taxpayer support,” stated a federal antisemitism task force.

⚠️ Impact: Harvard faces a freeze on $2.2 billion in federal funds, the loss of an additional $450 million in grants, and potential revocation of its tax-exempt status and foreign student program eligibility.

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The Trump administration has announced an additional $450 million cut in federal grants to Harvard University, intensifying its pressure campaign against the Ivy League institution over its toleration of anti-conservative bias, antisemitism, and noncompliance with federal rules. A letter sent on Tuesday to the university from a federal antisemitism task force confirmed the cuts to grants and reiterated that an additional $2.2 billion in federal funding for Harvard remains frozen due to the intransigence of the academic institution’s leadership.

According to the letter, Harvard continues to foster a culture of “virtue signaling and discrimination” and criticizes its leadership for failing to address ongoing issues. “There is a dark problem on Harvard’s campus, and by prioritizing appeasement over accountability, institutional leaders have forfeited the school’s claim to taxpayer support,” the letter states.

The Trump administration has been increasingly critical of Harvard, particularly after the university openly defied federal directives to curtail pro-Hamas demonstrations and eliminate discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Last week, the Department of Education announced that Harvard would not receive any new federal grants until it complies with government rules and stipulations, which include leadership changes, revised admissions policies, and audits to ensure ideological diversity.

President Donald J. Trump has also called for Harvard to lose its tax-exempt status, while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has threatened to revoke the university’s eligibility to host foreign students. Even House Republicans are taking umbrage with Harvard and have included increased taxation of non-religious university endowments in their budget reconciliation bill. Notably, Harvard and other elite U.S. universities have long been criticized for managing their endowments less like academic institutions and more like hedge funds, leading to calls for them to be treated for tax purposes as the latter.

In response, Harvard President Alan Garber has disputed the allegations, describing the sanctions as an “unlawful attempt to control fundamental aspects of our university’s operations.” Garber insisted that the university is nonpartisan and has taken measures to address antisemitism on campus. Currently, the university is suing the Trump administration over the funding freeze.

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Crime
UK

Lawmaker Faces Charges in Dual Sex Assault Cases.

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❓What Happened: Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) Patrick Spencer has been charged with two counts of sexual assault.

👥 Who’s Involved: Patrick Spencer, MP for England’s Central Suffolk and North Ipswich constituency (electoral district), and two alleged victims.

📍 Where & When: Alleged incidents occurred at the Groucho Club, London, in August 2023. Spencer will appear in court on June 16, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “Patrick Spencer MP has been suspended from the Conservative Party, and the whip withdrawn, with immediate effect,” said a Conservative Party spokesman.

⚠️ Impact: Spencer has been suspended from the Conservative Party and barred from attending the parliamentary estate during the investigation.

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Patrick Spencer, the British Conservative Member of Parliament (MP) for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault. The charges relate to alleged incidents involving two women at the Groucho Club in London in August 2023.

The 37-year-old MP, elected to Parliament in July 2024, as the Conservatives more broadly were being ousted by Labour after 14 years in government, was not serving in Parliament at the time of the alleged incidents. Spencer is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 16, 2025.

In a statement, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that Spencer attended a voluntary interview at a London police station on March 13, 2025. Following their investigation, charges were brought. Frank Ferguson, head of the Crown Prosecution Service’s (CPS) special crime and counter-terrorism division, stated, “Following a review of the evidence provided by the Metropolitan Police Service, we have authorised two counts of sexual assault against Patrick Spencer MP.”

The Conservative Party has responded by suspending Spencer and withdrawing the party whip. A party spokesman stated, “We have taken immediate action. Patrick Spencer MP has been suspended from the Conservative Party, and the whip withdrawn, with immediate effect.” The party emphasized its commitment to integrity and high standards but declined further comment due to the ongoing legal proceedings.

The case against Spencer is just one of a slew of sex crime allegations levelled against British MPs in recent years. One of the most infamous involved Conservative MP Imran Ahmad Khan, who was found guilty in 2022 of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy in 2008.

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was driven from office in part because he was aware of sexual assault allegations involving two men at a London club against former MP Christopher Pincher, but still promoted him to a senior role in the party.

A parliamentary investigation by the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) ultimately found Pincher guilty of “an egregious case of sexual misconduct” that constituted an abuse of power. Johnson initially lied, saying that he was unaware of the allegations.

Jack Montgomery contributed to this report.

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Immigration
News

Venezuelans Threatened Hostage-Taking in ICE Detention.

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❓What Happened: A group of detained Venezuelan men in Texas barricaded themselves, covered cameras, and threatened to take hostages, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

👥 Who’s Involved: The Trump administration, 23 Venezuelan detainees accused of gang affiliation, ICE officials, and immigration attorneys.

📍 Where & When: Incident occurred on April 23 at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Texas; detainees were moved to another facility on May 4.

💬 Key Quote: “They threatened to take hostages and injure facility contract staff and ICE officers,” stated Joshua D. Johnson, acting ICE director for the Dallas office.

⚠️ Impact: The administration claims the incident underscores the danger posed by alleged Tren de Aragua gang members and justifies using the Alien Enemies Act to execute swift deportations.

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The Trump administration has escalated its efforts to deport a group of Venezuelan detainees accused of gang affiliations, citing an April 23 incident at a Texas detention facility. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials allege the men, identified as members of the Tren de Aragua gang, barricaded themselves inside their unit at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility, covered surveillance cameras, and threatened to take hostages.

According to a sworn statement by Joshua D. Johnson, acting ICE director for the Dallas office, the detainees “refused their breakfast trays and barricaded both the front and rear entrance doors of their housing unit using bed cots.” Johnson also stated that the group attempted to flood the unit by clogging toilets and blocked windows to prevent observation. “They threatened to take hostages and injure facility contract staff and ICE officers,” Johnson added.

On May 4, the 23 men were transferred to the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, a move that placed them under a different court jurisdiction. The administration claims the alleged actions of these individuals highlight the risks posed by Tren de Aragua members in detention and justifies invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite deportations.

The detainees reportedly fear being sent to El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT). The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked deportations in this case while attorneys challenge the administration’s actions.

Members of Tren de Aragua flooded into the United States under the former Biden-Harris regime, taking over entire apartment complexes in some cities. Members have been linked to extortion as well as other serious crimes, including murder.

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News
Religion

Researchers Claim to Have Found Noah’s Ark.

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❓What Happened: A geological formation near Mount Ararat in Turkey is being studied by researchers who believe it could be the remains of Noah’s Ark.

👥 Who’s Involved: Independent researchers from Noah’s Ark Scans, including Andrew Jones and William Crabtree.

📍 Where & When: Durupinar Formation, 18 miles south of Mount Ararat, Turkey. Recent findings published in May 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “This is not what you’d expect to see if the site were simply a solid block of rock or the result of random mudflow debris,” said Andrew Jones.

⚠️ Impact: The findings could provide evidence supporting the Biblical account of Noah’s Ark, sparking renewed debate over the site’s origins.

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Researchers from Noah’s Ark Scans have unveiled findings from the Durupinar Formation, a site in Turkey believed by some to be the resting place of Noah’s Ark. Using ground-penetrating radar (GPR), the team identified angular structures and a 13-foot tunnel running through the center of the formation, with features resembling hallways and rooms.

Andrew Jones, an independent researcher with the project, explained that the scans revealed three distinct layers beneath the surface, consistent with the Biblical description of the Ark having three decks. “What’s left is the chemical imprint, pieces of wood, and in the ground, the shape of a hall,” Jones recently told the media.

The formation, located 18 miles south of Mount Ararat, was first revealed in 1948 after heavy rains and earthquakes washed away surrounding mud. The Bible describes Noah’s Ark as a massive wooden vessel that saved mankind and animals from a catastrophic flood over 4,300 years ago, coming to rest on the “mountains of Ararat.”

William Crabtree, another researcher, noted that soil analysis from the site revealed elevated potassium levels and higher organic matter inside the formation compared to the surrounding soil. “If this was a wooden boat and the wood had rotted over time, we would expect to see elevated levels of potassium, changes in pH, and higher organic content—and that’s exactly what we’re finding,” Crabtree stated.

The team also observed that grass within the boat-shaped formation differs in color from the surrounding area, which they suggest may indicate a man-made origin. Plans for further testing include core drilling and additional GPR scans to compare the formation’s interior with its exterior.

While some scientists argue the site is a natural geological feature, others see the findings as evidence supporting the Biblical account. Jones emphasized the importance of their ongoing work, saying, “We want to compare what’s inside the formation to what’s outside. That could give us a much clearer picture of whether this is truly something man-made.”

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16 hours ago
Economy

This Company Just Committed $1 Billion to U.S. Manufacturing Expansion, Adding 4,000 Jobs.

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❓What Happened: Carrier announced a $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing over five years, creating 4,000 jobs.

👥 Who’s Involved: Carrier, led by Chairman and CEO David Gitlin, and President Donald J. Trump.

📍 Where & When: Announced Tuesday, May 13, 2025, with investments across the U.S. manufacturing sector.

💬 Key Quote: “We are building for the future by creating high-quality, skilled trade careers and empowering American workers to lead the next generation of manufacturing,” said David Gitlin.

⚠️ Impact: The investment will expand facilities, build a new manufacturing site, and accelerate R&D in energy solutions, boosting U.S. manufacturing and innovation.

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Carrier, a global leader in climate control and energy solutions, revealed plans on Tuesday to invest $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing over the next five years, a move expected to create approximately 4,000 jobs. The company announced the initiative, which focuses on expanding manufacturing, innovation, and workforce development, in a press release.

The investment will include expanding current facilities and building a new advanced manufacturing site. These efforts will support the production of critical components for heat pumps and battery assemblies, both integral to Carrier’s Home Energy Management System (HEMS).

“This investment marks the next chapter in our commitment to U.S. manufacturing,” said Carrier’s Chairman and CEO David Gitlin. “We are building for the future by creating high-quality, skilled trade careers and empowering American workers to lead the next generation of manufacturing.”

The initiative will also drive research and development in next-generation technologies, including liquid cooling for data centers and battery-enabled energy and power solutions. These advancements will be spearheaded by Carrier Energy, an in-house startup focused on optimizing home energy use and enhancing grid flexibility.

Gitlin emphasized the broader implications of the investment, stating, “At the same time, it positions Carrier to capture the tremendous growth ahead in our industry and deliver smart, differentiated solutions for our customers.”

The announcement aligns with broader efforts to bolster U.S. manufacturing, with President Donald J. Trump enacting trade tariffs to protect domestic industry and American workers from foreign predation. The White House’s investment tracker highlights numerous major commitments, attributing them to trade and tax policies that encourage domestic production.

While the investment announcement is welcome news, Carrier made a similar pledge in December 2016 regarding an effort to save American jobs, but failed, in part, to uphold its end of the agreement.

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17 hours ago
Christopher Tomlinson
Politics

David Hogg, Who Can’t Define ‘Woman,’ Turfed Out of DNC for Not Being One.

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❓What Happened: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has voided the election of David Hogg, citing gender parity rules.

👥 Who’s Involved: Democratic National Committee (DNC), David Hogg, Ken Martin.

📍 Where & When: United States, the DNC credentials committee voted on May 11.

💬 Key Quote:  “The DNC has pledged to remove me, and this vote has provided an avenue to fast-track that effort.” — David Hogg.

⚠️ Impact: The move likely removes Hogg from his Democratic leadership position. He had vowed to campaign against Democrats he did not deem progressive enough.

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Democrats have moved to remove far-left anti-gun rights activist David Hogg from this position as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) because his election violated gender parity rules. The complaint came from Kalyn Free, who lost in the vice chair race but claimed the party had disadvantaged female candidates.

The DNC credentials committee voted on May 11 to void the vote that elected Hogg and second vice chair Malcolm Kenyatta. The issue will now be put forward to the party at large to determine whether Hogg and Kenyatta must take part in another election this year.

Party chairman Ken Martin stated he was “disappointed” in the procedural error and added that he trusted the DNC members to review and resolve the matter. David Hogg, meanwhile, said the matter was just an excuse for the DNC to remove him after he pledged to spend millions going after Democrats not deemed sufficiently progressive.

“It is also impossible to ignore the broader context of my work to reform the party which loomed large over this vote,” Hogg said, adding: “The DNC has pledged to remove me, and this vote has provided an avenue to fast-track that effort.”

Previously, Hogg has struggled to define what a woman is, insisting in 2022, “Trans women are women. Trans girls are girls. But some people still don’t get it.” He also urged his social media followers to flood a tip line for flagging men competing in women’s reports with bogus reports.

Many long-time party members, including Clinton White House strategist James Carville, had criticised Hogg, and last month, the party issued an ultimatum to him. The DNC enacted new rules to force members to be neutral regarding primary elections, forcing Hogg to choose between his role as vice chair and his primary-focused initiatives.

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18 hours ago
Economy
Lawfare

Pro-Corporate Groups, Democrat-Run States Launch Lawfare Suits to Kneecap Trump Tariffs.

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❓What Happened: President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency to impose tariffs on numerous countries in April, sparking lawsuits challenging his executive authority.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, five businesses, the Liberty Justice Center, a dozen states.

📍 Where & When: U.S. Court of International Trade, New York, May 13.

💬 Key Quote: “That statute doesn’t actually say anything about giving the president the power to tariff,” said Jeffrey Schwab of the Liberty Justice Center.

⚠️ Impact: The tariffs have generated substantial revenues for the U.S. and forced a number of countries into negotiations with the Trump administration, offering to lower their own tariffs and open their markets to U.S. exports. However, anti-tariff lawsuits could lead to Supreme Court rulings on the use of presidential trade powers.

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A federal trade court is hearing challenges to President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs, introduced under a national emergency declaration. Some small businesses and states now argue that the president exceeded his legal authority.

The legal dispute, brought before the U.S. Court of International Trade on May 13, centers on Trump’s April 2 declaration of “Liberation Day,” when he invoked the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPPA) to impose tariffs on many imports.

Five businesses, represented by the Liberty Justice Center, argue that IEPPA does not explicitly grant the president authority to impose tariffs. “That statute doesn’t actually say anything about giving the president the power to tariff,” said Jeffrey Schwab, senior counsel at the nonprofit.

The administration, however, points to historical precedent, citing President Richard Nixon’s use of emergency tariffs during the 1971 economic crisis under the 1917 Trading With the Enemy Act, which informed IEPPA’s language.

The lawsuits have brought together an unusual coalition, including states led by Democratic governors and libertarian groups. A dozen states have filed separate suits against the tariffs, with hearings expected in the coming weeks. Kathleen Claussen, a Georgetown Law professor, suggested these cases might ultimately reach the Supreme Court.

Trump’s tariffs have already netted over $16 billion in revenues in April alone, contributing to a budget surplus for that month, and persuaded companies such as Nvidia to bring manufacturing operations inside the U.S.

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