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June 11, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
TECH
World

This European Country Is Considering Classifying Musk’s X as a Porn Platform.

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❓What Happened: The government in France is considering classifying X (formerly Twitter) as a pornography platform and demanding it verify user ages to prevent minors from accessing it.

👥 Who’s Involved: French Digital Minister Clara Chappaz, X.

📍 Where & When: The review of X’s status was confirmed in June 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “X has indicated since 2024 that it accepts the distribution of pornographic content. It must therefore be treated as such.” — Office of the French Digital Minister.

⚠️ Impact: If classified as a pornography platform, X will be required to verify user age in France or possibly be blocked in the country for not complying.

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A European country is considering making moves to require Elon Musk‘s X, formerly Twitter, to require verifying the age of its users due to the presence of pornography on the platform. French Digital Minister Clara Chappaz’s office stated this week that it is considering labelling X a pornography platform, which could ban minors from accessing it.

“X has indicated since 2024 that it accepts the distribution of pornographic content. It must therefore be treated as such,” the minister’s office said on June 9. The minister’s office is reportedly currently reviewing whether or not X meets the requirements in French law that demand pornography websites verify user ages.

Minister Chappaz herself appeared on French television last week, stating that X would be receiving the same instructions as the website YouPorn, demanding that X ban pornographic content or comply with age verification requirements.

Porn websites are trying to resist the new measures, which had to be in place as of June 7, with those refusing to comply being either geoblocked in France entirely or having their results scrubbed from major search engines. Other countries have also expressed concerns over pornography on X, including Belgium and Tanzania, which blocked X last week.

Similar measure have been taken against porn websites in the United States by individual state governments. As a result, sites such as Pornhub have removed themselves from states like Texas in recent months in protest over age verification requirements.

Sweden, another European Union (EU) country, has also recently enacted anti-pornography laws that essentially ban websites like OnlyFans. The Swedish law makes it illegal for anyone to purchase sexual material from another person remotely, banning webcam pornography platforms and others where users directly pay for sexual acts.

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31 minutes ago
Jack Montgomery
War

BREAKING: Iran Launches Missile Strikes Against Israel, Tel Aviv Hit.

Iran has launched a wave of missile strikes against Israel, following previous Israeli air strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and the leadership of its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Video footage of the Iranian strikes shows Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile defenses intercepting numerous projectiles, with journalists on the ground reporting seeing incoming drones as well as the missiles reported by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

One video appears to show an Iranian missile or missile debris striking downtown Tel Aviv, with huge plumes of smoke rising over the city’s skyscrapers. The number of casualties, if any, is unclear as of the time of publication.

This story is developing…

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55 minutes ago
Crime
Immigration

Migrants Escape Custody Amid Detention Center Riot.

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❓What Happened: At least four migrants are missing following a disturbance at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey.

👥 Who’s Involved: Around 50 detainees reportedly participated in the unrest; Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the GEO Group are linked to the facility’s operation.

📍 Where & When: The incident occurred on June 12 at Delaney Hall, Newark, New Jersey, during a disturbance over meal quality and delivery.

💬 Key Quote: “It’s about the food, and some of the detainees were getting aggressive and it turned violent,” said Mustafa Cetin, an attorney representing a migrant at the facility.

⚠️ Impact: Democrats are capitalizing on the riot and detainee escape.

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At least four illegal immigrant detainees are unaccounted for after a riot broke out at the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in New Jersey. The unrest reportedly began as detainees expressed frustration over food quality and delivery, leading to a group tearing down a wall in a dormitory area. Subsequently, a number of far-left, pro-illegal immigrant demonstrators gathered outside the facility, blocking law enforcement officers and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from exiting to search for the detainees.

It is believed that detainees used makeshift ropes made from bedsheets to descend from a third-floor window. Mustafa Cetin, an attorney for one of the illegal immigrants, stated, “It’s about the food, and some of the detainees were getting aggressive, and it turned violent.” He added that the breached wall was “not very strong,” enabling the detainees to push it down.

Approximately 50 detainees are believed to have been involved in the riot.


Delaney Hall, the largest migrant detention center on the East Coast with a capacity of 1,000 beds, reopened in May under a 15-year, $1 billion contract between ICE and GEO Group. The facility has been a focal point of far-left activism, with protestors and local officials raising supposed concerns over the treatment of illegal immigrants and the privatization of detention services.

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka stated, “We are concerned about reports of what has transpired at Delaney Hall this evening, ranging from withholding food and poor treatment, to uprising and escaped detainees.” He called for increased oversight and transparency from GEO Group and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

In May, Mayor Baraka and three Democrat members of Congress attempted to visit the facility, citing oversight rights under federal law. The visit resulted in Baraka’s brief arrest for trespassing, though the charges were later dropped. However, earlier this week, a federal grand jury indicted Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) on three federal charges for allegedly interfering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during the same visit.

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2 hours ago
Jack Montgomery
Politics

Paxton Backs Former Deputy Aaron Reitz for Texas AG.

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❓What Happened: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton endorsed his former deputy, Aaron Reitz, to replace him in the AG role, praising his MAGA credentials. Reitz has resigned from Trump’s Justice Department to run.

👥 Who’s Involved: Ken Paxton, Aaron Reitz, President Donald J. Trump, Senator Ted Cruz, and Senator John Cornyn.

📍 Where & When: Endorsement announced on June 13, 2025, with Reitz’s campaign launch following.

💬 Key Quote: “Reitz was my ‘offensive coordinator’ directing actions on border security, immigration… I’m excited Aaron is in this race!” Paxton said.

⚠️ Impact: Reitz’s candidacy strengthens Trump’s America First agenda in Texas, advancing mass deportations and other MAGA priorities.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has endorsed his former deputy, Aaron Reitz, to take over the position in 2026. Reitz has stepped down from the position of United States Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Policy at the Trump Justice Department to run for Texas Attorney General, which Paxton is leaving to bid for a U.S. Senate seat.

“Aaron & I have fought many battles together,” Paxton said of Reitz, who worked as his Deputy Attorney General for Legal Strategy from 2020 to 2023. “Reitz was my ‘offensive coordinator’ directing actions on border security, immigration, Big Tech, energy, pro-life, Bill of Rights, & election integrity,” Paxton explained.

“I agree with President Trump: Reitz is a ‘true MAGA attorney’ & ‘warrior for our Constitution’ [and] I’m excited Aaron is in this race!”

Reitz, who has also worked as chief of staff to Texas Senator Ted Cruz, is an Afghanistan veteran and remains a serving member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, where he holds the rank of Major. If elected as Texas Attorney General, he has pledged to “accelerate the mass deportation of illegal aliens, defend the Second Amendment, protect the unborn, secure our elections, and take on leftist DAs who refuse to prosecute criminals.”

Meanwhile, Paxton’s Senate run depends on a successful primary challenge against incumbent Republican-in-name-only John Cornyn, who opposed Trump’s decision to run in 2024 and refused to challenge the lawfare prosecutions leveled against him by the Biden Justice Department and state Democrats. Cornyn also previously opposed Trump’s border wall and has been counter-signaling his second-term tariff policies.

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3 hours ago
Election Integrity
Lawfare

Obama Judge Halts Trump’s Election Integrity Order.

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❓What Happened: A federal judge in Atlanta, Georgia, blocked President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order on election reforms, deeming it unconstitutional.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, Democrat state attorneys general, and U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper.

📍 Where & When: The ruling was issued on Friday, June 13, 2025, following Trump’s March 25 executive order.

💬 Key Quote: The Democrat attorneys general had argued the order “usurps the States’ constitutional power and seeks to amend election law by fiat.”

⚠️ Impact: The ruling halts Trump’s proposed changes, including requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections and limiting mail-in ballot acceptance.

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A federal judge on Friday blocked an Executive Order issued by President Donald J. Trump aimed at reforming election procedures, siding with a coalition of Democratic state attorneys general who argued the directive exceeded presidential authority. The Executive Order, signed on March 25, sought to implement significant changes to federal election processes. These included requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections, limiting acceptance of mail-in ballots to those received by Election Day, and tying federal election grants to state compliance with the new ballot deadline.

“The Constitution does not grant the President any specific powers over elections,” U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper wrote in the ruling. Responding to the Trump administration’s argument that proof of citizenship requirements were a “commonsense” requirement, Casper—appointed to the bench by former President Barack Obama—contended, “there is no dispute (nor could there be) that U.S. citizenship is required to vote in federal elections and the federal voter registration forms require attestation of citizenship.”

Judge Casper’s decision halts the implementation of the order, leaving the proposed election changes in limbo. Notably, Casper determined that it is likely the Democratic attorneys general will ultimately succeed in their challenge to Trump’s Executive Order, prompting her to issue the preliminary injunction.

The National Pulse reported in April that, in a separate ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked the citizenship provision in Trump’s Executive Order, while leaving two other components of the presidential directive intact. These include a provision for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State to provide the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with data to aid it in identifying noncitizens currently on voting rolls. The other measure instructs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to initiate legal action against state governments that ignore a Trump administration requirement that mail-in ballots be received before or on election day to be counted.

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4 hours ago
NatSec

Trump Pursues ‘New Golden Age’ With Japan, Ramps Up China Nuclear Deterrence.

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❓What Happened: The U.S. and Japan held talks on America’s extended deterrence, focusing on nuclear and missile defense amidst China’s military expansion.

👥 Who’s Involved: U.S. State Department, Pentagon, Japanese foreign and defense ministries, Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C.

📍 Where & When: Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, June 5-6, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “This [EDD] advanced President Trump’s determination to pursue a new golden age for U.S.-Japan relations,” a U.S. State Department official said.

⚠️ Impact: Strengthened U.S.-Japan defense ties and extended deterrence against growing threats from China and North Korea.

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The United States and Japan recently convened for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana on June 5 and 6, 2025, to discuss strategic defense measures amidst China’s escalating military advancements. The talks focused on America’s extended deterrence, often referred to as the “nuclear umbrella,” which commits the U.S. to defend Japan and over 30 other allies against nuclear and non-nuclear threats.

The U.S. delegation included representatives from the State Department and the Pentagon, while Japan was represented by officials from its foreign and defense ministries, as well as the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C. The discussions, hosted by the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command, examined nuclear and missile defense strategies, with both nations reaffirming their commitment to bolstering regional security.

A U.S. State Department official described the dialogue as advancing President Donald J. Trump’s vision of a “new golden age” in U.S.-Japan relations. The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command emphasized the strength of America’s alliances, stating, “Our network of allies and partners in the Euro-Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific is an asymmetric advantage that our adversaries can never hope to match.”

The Japanese delegation toured the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command’s training facilities and examined the B-52H strategic bomber fleet, a key component of America’s nuclear triad. The U.S. operates 76 B-52H bombers, 46 of which are capable of carrying nuclear cruise missiles. Last month, some of these bombers were deployed to Guam, a critical U.S. military hub in the Pacific.

The EDD, established in 2010, has become a cornerstone of U.S.-Japan defense cooperation, with recent meetings held at key sites within the U.S. nuclear triad. Last year, Japanese officials visited Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming to observe the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) mission.

As China continues its rapid nuclear expansion—now estimated to possess over 600 warheads, the third-largest arsenal globally—the U.S. is also expected to enhance its extended deterrence commitments to South Korea to counter North Korea‘s growing nuclear and missile threats.

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4 hours ago
Economy
War

Oil Prices Spike, Stocks Fall After Israeli Strikes on Iran.

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❓What Happened: Oil prices surged while global stocks fell after Israel conducted strikes on Iran’s military officials and nuclear facilities.

👥 Who’s Involved: Israel, Iran, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, and global financial markets.

📍 Where & When: Strikes occurred early Friday local time in Iran; market reactions followed globally.

💬 Key Quote: “The IEA is actively monitoring the impact on oil markets from the Israel-Iran situation. Markets are well supplied today, but we’re ready to act if needed,” said Fatih Birol, director of the IEA.

⚠️ Impact: Brent crude oil prices rose over eight percent, stocks dropped by more than one percent in premarket trading, and gold reached its highest price in a month.

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Oil prices surged on Friday following Israeli strikes targeting Iranian military officials and nuclear facilities. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped over eight percent, reaching nearly $74 per barrel, its highest level since early April.

Global stock markets reacted sharply, with major indexes falling over one percent in premarket trading before recovering slightly as investors gauged the broader implications of the conflict. Gold prices also climbed more than one percent, hitting a monthly high of $3,440 an ounce, while Bitcoin slipped nearly one percent to below $105,000. U.S. bond prices showed minimal movement.

The strikes, which occurred early Friday local time in Iran, were described by Israeli officials as part of a “lengthy operation.” President Donald J. Trump warned there was “much more to come” and urged Iran to negotiate a deal. Iran responded by launching drones toward Israel and issuing threats against U.S. assets in the region.

The sudden spike in oil prices has raised concerns about potential impacts on consumer gasoline costs, especially given the possibility of a broader Middle East conflict, which could disrupt global energy supplies. However, the International Energy Agency (IEA)—created to counteract global oil supply disruptions—stated on Friday that it has over 1.2 billion barrels in its emergency stocks.

“The IEA is actively monitoring the impact on oil markets from the Israel-Iran situation. Markets are well supplied today, but we’re ready to act if needed,” said Fatih Birol, director of the IEA, in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

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5 hours ago
News
War

Trump to Hold Meeting on Israel-Iran Crisis in Situation Room.

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❓What Happened: Israel launched significant military strikes on Iran, targeting nuclear sites and key officials.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Iranian leadership.

📍 Where & When: Strikes occurred Thursday evening in Iran; Trump responded Friday morning from the White House.

💬 Key Quote: “We gave them a chance and they didn’t take it… They got hit about as hard as you’re going to get hit. And there’s more to come. A lot more,” said President Trump.

⚠️ Impact: High-ranking Iranian officials and nuclear scientists killed; Iran refuses further nuclear peace talks and blames the U.S. for Israel’s actions.

IN FULL:

President Donald J. Trump responded Friday morning to Israel’s military strikes on Iran, calling the operation a success and warning of potential further action. Speaking to the media, Trump stated, “We gave them a chance and they didn’t take it. They got hit hard, very hard… And there’s more to come. A lot more.” He is expected to convene a meeting of the National Security Council in the White House Situation Room at around 11 AM to discuss the situation.

The strikes, which occurred Thursday evening, targeted Iran’s Natanz nuclear site and reportedly killed several high-ranking Iranian officials, including military commanders Mohammad Bagheri, Hossein Salami, Gholamali Rashid, and Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Two prominent Iranian nuclear scientists, Fereydoun Abbasi and Mohammad Mehdi Tehranji, are also believed to have been killed.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, serving as Trump’s point man on the conflict, clarified that the strikes were “unilateral” actions by Israel and that the U.S. was not directly involved. Rubio emphasized, “Our top priority is protecting American forces in the region,” while warning Iran against targeting U.S. personnel.

Iranian state media condemned the strikes, accusing the United States of coordinating with Israel. “The Zionist regime’s aggressive actions against Iran cannot have been carried out without the coordination and authorization of the United States,” stated Iran’s Foreign Ministry.

Trump, who monitored the strikes overnight from the White House, told Fox News he had prior knowledge of Israel’s plans but chose not to intervene. He reiterated his stance that “Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb” and expressed hope for renewed negotiations, despite Iran’s announcement that it would not participate in future peace talks.

The president’s social media posts reflected a mix of warnings and calls for diplomacy. “Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left… JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE,” he wrote. Trump also blamed Iranian hardliners for failed negotiations, stating, “Certain Iranian hardliners… didn’t know what was about to happen. They are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse!”

Special envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to attend peace talks in Oman on Sunday, though Iran’s refusal to engage casts doubt on potential progress.

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6 hours ago
Wake Up Right
War

Israel Strikes Iran.

Israel carried out a coordinated preemptive strike on Iran Thursday night, targeting key nuclear targets as it attempts to prevent the Islamic nation from acquiring a nuclear bomb.

The details: Dubbed “Operation Rising Lion,” the strikes targeted Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, military leadership, nuclear scientists, and weapons facilities.

  • 200 Israeli jets struck over 100 targets in five waves, including Iran’s Natanz and Parchin nuclear facilities.
  • Iranian Generals Hossein Salami and Mohammad Bagheri were killed in an underground bunker.
  • Top nuclear scientists working on bomb components were also reportedly killed.

Covert ops: WSJ reports that Israel’s Mossad spy agency smuggled explosive drones and other weapons into Iran, which they used to take out air defense systems, helping clear a path for Israel’s war planes.

Iran responded by firing over 100 retaliatory drones, but most were intercepted. The regime vowed revenge, posting on X: “Blood for blood.”

What is Netanyahu saying? The Israeli Prime Minister released a video which said:

  • “This operation will continue for as many days as it takes to remove this threat… In recent years, Iran has produced enough highly enriched uranium to produce nine atom bombs.”

Was the U.S. involved? Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement:

  • “Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region. Israel advised us that they believe this action was necessary for its self-defense.”

What is Trump saying? This morning, the President wrote on Truth Social:

  • “I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal… Certain Iranian hardliners spoke bravely, but they didn’t know what was about to happen. They are all DEAD now, and it will only get worse! … Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire. No more death, no more destruction.”

Back up: For weeks, there have been reports that the Trump administration had told Israel not to attack Iran while there was a possibility of a negotiated peace deal. However, according to Trump: “I gave Iran a 60 day ultimatum to ‘make a deal.’ They should have done it! Today is day 61.”

Zoom out: This is not the first highly coordinated attack Israel has carried out recently. In September, they covertly sold explosive-laden pagers and walkie‑talkies to Hezbollah and detonated them remotely, killing ~42 militants and injuring thousands.

Real talk from G: There are voices on the right, like Tucker Carlson, who oppose U.S. military action in Iran. I also oppose this. But I have no problem with Israel doing what they believe is in their best interest as long as it is not undermining the Trump administration’s attempts to negotiate peace. And according to reports, they had “a clear U.S. green light.”

The last word goes to Human Events Senior Editor Jack Posobiec, who wrote on X: “Never seen a military operation like this. If reports are accurate, a complete decapitation strike. Targeted assassinations of the entire General Staff”

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6 hours ago
Media
UK

Islam Channel Owner Acquires UK Magazine Once Edited by George Orwell.

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❓What Happened: The Islam Channel’s parent company, E Media Group, has acquired the United Kingdom’s left-wing Tribune magazine, promising to expand its print and online presence.

👥 Who’s Involved: Islam Channel founder Mohamed Ali Harrath, Tribune’s editorial team, Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Jon Trickett, and Jacobin founder Bhaskar Sunkara.

📍 Where & When: United Kingdom, announced in June 2025.

💬 Key Quote: Mohamed Ali Harrath stated, “A new future for Tribune should excite anyone who wants real change, and a better and brighter future for all.”

⚠️ Impact: The acquisition has sparked criticism, with concerns about Tribune’s historic secularism and Islam Channel’s past regulatory breaches.

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The owner of the Islam Channel has acquired the left-wing British magazine Tribune, a publication with an 88-year history, including a period when George Orwell served as its literary editor. The announcement, made by Islam Channel’s parent company E Media Group, includes plans to increase Tribune’s print frequency and introduce new formats such as podcasts, video, and newsletters.

The existing editorial staff, led by Alex Niven, will remain, and Bhaskar Sunkara, founder of the far-left American socialist publication Jacobin, will continue to work with Tribune as part of an advisory board chaired by Labour Memeber of Parliament (MP) Jon Trickett. Sunkara relaunched Tribune in 2018 after purchasing it with profits from Jacobin.

Founded in 1937 by Labour MPs Sir Stafford Cripps and George Strauss, Tribune has a storied history. Past editors include leading British politicians such as Aneurin Bevan and Michael Foot. Currently, the magazine reaches around 10,000 print subscribers each quarter and claims to attract “hundreds of thousands” of online readers monthly.

Mohamed Ali Harrath, founder of the Islam Channel and chairman of E Group, stated: “A new future for Tribune should excite anyone who wants real change, and a better and brighter future for all.” He claimed that Tribune’s editorial independence and traditions would be preserved. Previously, he has expressed interest in the way Iran has combined Islam with political revolution.

The acquisition has drawn criticism. Lawyer David Toube, head of legal at the Jewish Leadership Council, called the move “quite remarkable,” referencing the Islam Channel’s dubious history. In 2023, Ofcom fined the broadcaster £40,000 (~$54,500) for airing a documentary containing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.

Paul Anderson, a former Tribune editor, described the deal as “bizarre” and a low point for the publication. He criticized the magazine’s new association with the Islam Channel, citing Tribune’s traditionally secular stance and lack of ties to organized religion.

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7 hours ago
Politics

Coinbase Hires Ex-Obama, Harris Adviser to Expand Political Influence.

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❓What Happened: A senior adviser to Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, David Plouffe, has joined Coinbase’s global advisory council.

👥 Who’s Involved: David Plouffe, Chris LaCivita, Kyrsten Sinema, and Faryar Shirzad are among those involved, alongside other political figures from both parties.

📍 Where & When: Coinbase’s global advisory council, ongoing legislative developments in Congress, Washington, D.C., 2025.

💬 Key Quote: Coinbase’s Faryar Shirzad described the advisers’ role as a “sound board” for policy and strategy discussions.

⚠️ Impact: Cryptocurrency legislation is advancing rapidly in Congress, with bipartisan support for measures regulating stablecoins and broader market structures.

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David Plouffe, a senior adviser to Kamala Harris’s failed 2024 presidential campaign and a prominent Democratic strategist, has joined Coinbase’s global advisory council. The council, formed by the cryptocurrency exchange, includes several high-profile figures from both major political parties, such as Chris LaCivita, a former co-campaign manager for President Donald J. Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, and former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ).

Plouffe, widely recognized for his role in Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign, previously served on the global advisory board of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. His addition to Coinbase’s council comes as the cryptocurrency industry intensifies its efforts to influence the regulatory landscape in Washington.

Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad explained the purpose of the advisory council, stating it serves as a “sound board” for discussing policy initiatives and business strategies. This development reflects the growing political involvement of the cryptocurrency sector as Congress moves to address digital asset regulation.

On Capitol Hill, lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at creating a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. A bipartisan group in the House recently approved a bill regulating stablecoins—digital currencies typically tied to the U.S. dollar. The legislation is expected to proceed to the Senate as early as next week. Meanwhile, broader measures addressing the structure of cryptocurrency markets are under review in House committees.

The legislative push coincides with President Donald J. Trump’s commitment to establishing the United States as a global cryptocurrency hub. Trump and his family have been expanding their interests in the sector, including investments in Bitcoin, the creation of a stablecoin, and the promotion of a Trump-themed cryptocurrency.

Chris LaCivita, who joined Coinbase’s advisory council in January, played a key role in Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory.

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