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July 1, 2025
News
Politics

The Democrats Are the Least Popular Lawmakers in Congress.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Polling has found the Democratic leadership is unpopular among the majority of the American public ahead of the 2026 midterm elections

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Democratic leadership in the House and Senate, American voters.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The polling was released on July 1.

🎯IMPACT: The poll shows lackluster support for the largely leaderless Democrats who are struggling to form a unified front ahead of next year’s pivotal elections.

IN FULL

Newly released polling indicates that the majority of the American public does not approve of the Democrats in Congress and how they are carrying out their duties. The Marist/NPR/PBS News poll, released on July 1, states that 58 percent of American voters disapprove of what the Democratic leaders are doing in Congress, with just 27 percent approving.

Even a majority of Democrats do not approve of the job the Democratic leaders are doing, with only 44 percent saying they back their party’s leaders and 43 percent saying they disapprove.

In contrast, 52 percent of voters say they disapprove of congressional Republicans’ leadership, which is down from 66 percent. Thirty-six percent of voters, including 73 percent of Republicans, say they approve of congressional Republicans’ performance, up from 26 percent in 2024.

While the Republican numbers are still negative overall, they still show that dissatisfaction with the Democrats, particularly among their own voters, runs far deeper, despite the fact that they are in opposition in both congressional chambers.

For months, the Democrats have been largely leaderless following the disastrous defeat of their 2024 presidential candidate, former Vice President Kamala Harris. The party has fractured with no clear figurehead as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, 74, and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, 85, lose relevance in their old age, and different factions are vying for influence ahead of the 2026 midterms.

An example was seen earlier this year when gun control activist David Hogg was selected as Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Soon after his election, Hogg announced he would spend millions of dollars to go after candidates not deemed woke or progressive enough. This led to strong criticism of Hogg and ultimately to his ouster from the position, on the pretext that his election had violated their gender equality policies.

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Economy
News

Teamsters Chief Backs Trump Tariffs.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Teamsters union boss Sean O’Brien testified before Congress, discussing tariffs, trade agreements, and concerns about foreign truck drivers.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Sean O’Brien and members of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday, during a Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing on Surface Transportation.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Take a little less in your own pocket, stop giving more to Wall Street, and just reward your workers and don’t pass this cost on the consumers.” – Sean O’Brien

🎯IMPACT: O’Brien’s testimony highlighted union concerns about tariffs, trade policies, and foreign drivers, sparking debate over worker protections and corporate responsibility.

IN FULL

During a recent congressional hearing, International Brotherhood of Teamsters President Sean O’Brien made clear where the union stands on President Donald J. Trump‘s tariffs and trade policy. He said it was “no secret” the union supports tariffs, reaffirming the organization’s commitment to protecting American workers and revitalizing domestic industry.

O’Brien pushed back on criticisms labeling him a “self-promoting union boss.” Instead, he described as “a truck driver from a middle-class family that appreciates and embraces the preservation of the middle class.”

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) acknowledged O’Brien’s dedication to workers, saying he believes O’Brien’s advocacy for the middle class is sincere. O’Brien agreed, emphasizing his union’s efforts to secure better outcomes for American workers.

The Teamsters chief also sharply criticized the 1993 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), blaming it for the decline in U.S. manufacturing jobs. “Remember when we had plenty of industry in this country where we were producing goods and services. We were manufacturing steel. We were doing a lot of this work. And then these bad trade deals happened…” he said.

O’Brien expressed concern that corporate America would respond to new tariffs by pushing added costs onto consumers rather than reducing excessive executive compensation. “Take a little less in your own pocket, stop giving more to Wall Street, and just reward your workers and don’t pass this cost on the consumers,” he urged.

Another issue raised during the hearing was the growing use of foreign nationals in commercial driving roles, particularly individuals lacking English proficiency. “I think it’s extremely frightening, to be honest with you,” O’Brien said, referring to the safety risks posed by drivers who cannot read road signs or communicate effectively. He suggested a safer system would be for Mexican drivers to leave their trailers at the U.S. border, allowing American drivers to handle domestic transportation.

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5 hours ago
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TECH

Tech Boss Praises Trump as America’s ‘Unique Advantgage.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The White House unveiled Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan, following President Donald J. Trump’s executive order on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in AI.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced in Washington, DC, as part of ongoing Federal efforts to lead in AI innovation.

💬KEY QUOTE: “America’s unique advantage that no other country can possibly have is President Trump.” – Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia

🎯IMPACT: The plan aims to secure U.S. dominance in AI through innovation, infrastructure, and global partnerships, while safeguarding American workers and values.

IN FULL

The White House today released Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan, in accordance with President Trump’s January executive order on Removing Barriers to American Leadership in AI. The plan sets forth over 90 Federal policy actions, and has earned praise from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who said, “America’s unique advantage that no other country can possibly have is President Trump.”

Key policies include expediting permits for data centers, removing restrictive regulations on AI development, and ensuring free speech in AI systems contracted by the federal government. The comprehensive strategy aims to propel the U.S. to the forefront of global AI leadership.

“America’s AI Action Plan charts a decisive course to cement U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence. President Trump has prioritized AI as a cornerstone of American innovation, powering a new age of American leadership in science, technology, and global influence,” said Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the broader implications, noting: “Winning the AI Race is non-negotiable. America must continue to be the dominant force in artificial intelligence to promote prosperity and protect our economic and national security. These clear-cut policy goals set expectations for the Federal Government to ensure America sets the technological gold standard worldwide.”

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5 hours ago
Education
Immigration

Trump Admin Launches Probe Into Harvard’s Sponsorship of Foreign Students.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration has opened an investigation into Harvard University’s use of international visas through the Exchange Visitor Program.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Harvard University, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. District Court Judge Allison Burroughs, and President Donald J. Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The investigation was announced on Wednesday, with ongoing legal proceedings in Boston federal court.

💬KEY QUOTE: “All sponsors participating in this program are required to fully comply with exchange visitor regulations, transparency in reporting, and a demonstrated commitment to fostering the principles of cultural exchange and mutual understanding upon which the program was founded.” – Secretary Rubio

🎯IMPACT: The investigation could affect Harvard’s ability to sponsor foreign students and scholars, with potential implications for federal funding and visa processing.

IN FULL

The Trump administration has launched an investigation into Harvard University’s use of international visas. Announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, the probe will assess the university’s compliance with the Exchange Visitor Program (J-visa) and its eligibility to continue as a sponsor.

“[The State Department] is opening an investigation into Harvard’s authority to sponsor exchange visas,” Sec. Rubio wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). He added: “Visa sponsorship is a privilege, and sponsors whose conduct tarnishes our nation’s interests will lose that privilege.”

Rubio stated the investigation aims to ensure that “State Department programs do not run contrary to our nation’s interests.”

“All sponsors participating in this program are required to fully comply with exchange visitor regulations, transparency in reporting, and a demonstrated commitment to fostering the principles of cultural exchange and mutual understanding upon which the program was founded,” Rubio said. He stressed that sponsors must ensure their activities do not undermine U.S. foreign policy or national security interests.

In response, a Harvard spokesman claimed the investigation is “yet another retaliatory step taken by the Administration in violation of Harvard’s First Amendment rights.”

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem previously attempted to revoke Harvard’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), citing concerns over foreign students’ ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and accusations of fostering violence and anti-Semitism. Harvard challenged the decision in court, arguing the move jeopardized the education of over 7,000 international students. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs—a Barack Obama appointee—sided with Harvard, blocking the revocation while litigation continues.

President Donald J. Trump issued a presidential order in June directing the State Department to deny visas to students at institutions under federal investigation for national security or anti-Semitism concerns, explicitly naming Harvard. Despite this, Judge Burroughs ordered consular offices to process visas and allow Harvard students entry into the U.S.

Harvard is also contesting the administration’s decision to cut $2.6 billion in federal research funding, with a decision on the matter still pending.

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6 hours ago
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World

‘Path to Civil War’ — Majority of Germans Oppose Banning Populist Opposition.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A majority of Germans oppose efforts to ban the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, with many viewing it as an attempt by the government to stifle opposition.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), former Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, AfD leadership, and German voters.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The classification of AfD as “right-wing extremist” occurred in May, with recent polling conducted by the Allensbach Institute.

💬KEY QUOTE: Andreas Rödder of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz called such a ban a “sure path to civil war.”

🎯IMPACT: A ban on the AfD could undermine faith in German democracy, with 54 percent of respondents believing a similar party would emerge if the AfD were disbanded.

IN FULL

A recent poll has revealed that more than half of German voters are against banning the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, despite its classification as “right-wing extremist” by the country’s domestic intelligence agency. In May, under then-Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) designated the AfD as an extremist organization. This decision, which could enable increased surveillance and even lead to a formal ban, is currently being challenged in court.

While some members of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens have pushed for outlawing the party, the idea is not widely supported among the public. According to a survey of 1,054 voters conducted by the Allensbach Institute, 52 percent of Germans oppose banning the AfD, while only 27 percent are in favor and 21 percent remain undecided.

Although 54 percent of respondents believe the AfD qualifies as a right-wing extremist group, personal views on its supporters are more nuanced. The poll found that many Germans know someone, whether a friend or family member, who backs the party, yet only five percent of respondents described those individuals as extremists.

The survey also revealed concerns that targeting the AfD could be perceived as a political maneuver to suppress legitimate opposition. Currently serving as the official opposition in the Bundestag (federal legislature) and ranking as the second-largest party, the AfD’s removal would be undemocratic. Over half of those surveyed, 54 percent, said they believed that banning the party would not significantly change the political landscape, since another group with similar views would likely take its place.

Some political experts have warned of the risks such a move poses to Germany’s democratic stability. Professor Andreas Rödder of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz cautioned that banning the AfD “would eliminate all votes for the AfD and thus lead to [a left-wing] parliamentary majority,” calling the prospect a “sure path to civil war.”

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Health
News

RFK Jr. Removes Mercury-Based Thimerosal from U.S. Flu Shots.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The mercury-based preservative thimerosal will be officially removed from all flu shots distributed in the U.S. by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Department of Health and Human Services and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

📍WHEN & WHERE: United States, July 23, 2025

💬KEY QUOTE: “After more than two decades of delay, this action fulfills a long-overdue promise to protect our most vulnerable populations from unnecessary mercury exposure. Injecting any amount of mercury into children when safe, mercury-free alternatives exist defies common sense and public health responsibility. Today, we put safety first.” — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

🎯IMPACT: Removing mercury-based additives from vaccines marks a major shift in U.S. vaccine policy and fulfills a bipartisan health promise made over 25 years ago.

IN FULL

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will officially remove the mercury-based preservative thimerosal from all flu shots distributed in the U.S. to build safer immunization practices. On Tuesday, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations to remove mercury-based preservative thimerosal from all influenza vaccines distributed in the United States.

“After more than two decades of delay, this action fulfills a long-overdue promise to protect our most vulnerable populations from unnecessary mercury exposure,” Secretary Kennedy said. “Injecting any amount of mercury into children when safe, mercury-free alternatives exist defies common sense and public health responsibility. Today, we put safety first.”

Secretary Kennedy’s newly appointed ACIP members broke with long-standing inaction by voting to remove mercury entirely from all influenza vaccines. Kennedy recently fired all members of the panel and replaced them.

Vaccine manufacturers have confirmed that they can replace multi-dose vials containing mercury. The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and adult vaccine supplies will remain uninterrupted.

Efforts to remove mercury from all childhood vaccines began in 1999, when it was agreed that the potential risks from mercury warranted its removal as soon as possible. Kennedy’s action fulfills the 1999 pledge.

Years before he stepped into his current role, Kennedy wrote a book pushing for thimerosal’s removal from vaccines, citing concerns about its connection to developmental issues.

“With the U.S. now removing mercury from all vaccines, we urge global health authorities to follow this prudent example for the protection of children worldwide,” Secretary Kennedy said.

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7 hours ago
William Upton
News

House GOP Finally Moves to Investigate J6 Feds and J6 Committee.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Over six months after announcing they would establish their own select subcommittee to investigate allegations surrounding the involvement of federal agents prior to and during the January 6, 2021, House Republicans have finally filed a resolution to create the investigative panel.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Congressman Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), the House Judiciary Committee, Congressional Republicans, Congressional Democrats, and federal agents.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The select subcommittee was initially announced in January, with the authorizing resolution only being filed on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “House Republicans are proud of our work so far in exposing the false narratives peddled by the politically motivated January 6 Select Committee during the 117th Congress, but there is clearly more work to be done.” — Speaker Mike Johnson

🎯IMPACT: House committee chairmen have pledged to extend their jurisdictional authority to the select subcommittee, and Loudermilk will have full subpoena power.

IN FULL

House Republicans are finally beginning the process of establishing their own select subcommittee to investigate the involvement of federal agents prior to and during the January 6, 2021, Capitol riots, and alleged malfeasance by the January 6 Committee established by Congressional Democrats. Congressman Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), who has championed the effort, is slated to lead the select subcommittee.

The Republican-led investigation into federal knowledge of and involvement with January 6 was announced by GOP House leadership over six months ago, but was sidelined due to internal disagreements over the scope of its authority. However, Loudermilk’s effort recently received a boost of momentum after President Donald J. Trump began pushing Republican lawmakers to prioritize an investigation.

“House Republicans are proud of our work so far in exposing the false narratives peddled by the politically motivated January 6 Select Committee during the 117th Congress, but there is clearly more work to be done,” House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said in a statement. “The resolution introduced today will establish this Select Subcommittee so we can continue our efforts to uncover the full truth that is owed to the American people. House Republicans remain intent on delivering the answers that House Democrats skipped over.”

While the process to establish the committee is now underway, Republican House leaders have indicated that it will still be several months before Loudermilk can officially initiate the January 6 inquiry. A vote on the resolution establishing the select subcommittee—including its investigative authority and scope—is expected to be held in September when Congress returns from the August recess.

Initially, after being announced in January, the select subcommittee was delayed over the issue of whether Chairman Loudermilk would be restricted to just the Congressional jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee. Speaker Johnson initially backed a narrow investigatory scope over Loudermilk’s objections. However, it appears the Speaker has relented, and other House committee chairmen have pledged to extend their jurisdictional authority to the select subcommittee, and Loudermilk will have full subpoena power.

“It is vital that we continue to uncover the facts and begin the task of making needed reforms to ensure this level of security failure may never happen again,” Loudermilk said in a statement, noting that his prior investigation—while more narrow in scope—”uncovered that what happened at the Capitol that day was the result of a series of intelligence, security, and leadership failures at multiple levels within numerous entities.”

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8 hours ago
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News

New York Pays Out $225K After Trying to Force Christian Photographer to Shoot Gay Weddings.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: New York agreed to pay $225,000 in legal fees to Christian wedding photographer Emilee Carpenter and promised not to enforce laws that infringed on her First Amendment rights by trying to coerce her into shooting homosexual weddings.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Emilee Carpenter, New York Attorney General Letitia James, U.S. District Judge Frank Geraci, and the Alliance Defending Freedom.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The legal battle concluded with a consent decree following a May ruling in a New York federal court.

💬KEY QUOTE: “New Yorkers can now enjoy the freedom to create and express themselves, a freedom that protects all Americans regardless of their views,” said Bryan Neihart of the Alliance Defending Freedom.

🎯IMPACT: The decision upholds First Amendment protections for creative professionals, potentially setting a significant precedent for similar cases.

IN FULL

After a four-year legal battle, the State of New York has agreed to pay Christian wedding photographer Emilee Carpenter $225,000 in legal fees and to stop enforcing laws that violate her First Amendment rights. The settlement allows Carpenter to decline photographing homosexual weddings without fear of state penalties.

The agreement, detailed in a consent decree between New York Attorney General Letitia James and Carpenter’s legal team at the Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), follows a ruling in May by U.S. District Judge Frank Geraci, a Barack Obama appointee, who stated it was “beyond debate” that New York cannot use public accommodations laws to “compel speech.”

“New Yorkers can now enjoy the freedom to create and express themselves, a freedom that protects all Americans regardless of their views,” ADF senior counsel Bryan Neihart stated.

The case was returned to the lower court by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Colorado’s public accommodations law in the high-profile 303 Creative case, where graphic designer Lorie Smith won the right to refuse homosexual wedding clients. Colorado eventually agreed to pay Smith $1.5 million in legal expenses.

Judge Geraci issued a “narrow” preliminary injunction preventing New York from “peculiarly” targeting Carpenter. Under the consent decree, James’ office committed to refraining from applying New York’s public accommodations, discrimination, and publication laws in ways that would force Carpenter and her company to provide the same wedding and engagement photography services to homosexual couples as they do to heterosexual couples.

The agreement also affirms Carpenter’s right to “adopt their desired Beliefs and Practices policy,” to post and promote that policy publicly, and to ask potential clients “questions sufficient to determine” if they are requesting services for a homosexual wedding.

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9 hours ago
Immigration
UK

Guests Kicked Out, Staff Fired So Four-Star Hotel Can Be Filled With Migrants.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Guests with prior bookings at the four-star Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf, London, were turned away without notice after Britain’s Home Office acquired the property to house asylum seekers. Staff were also reportedly fired.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Home Office, Tower Hamlets Council, local police, and affected hotel guests.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday at the Britannia Hotel, located in Canary Wharf, London.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We are aware of the government’s decision to use the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf to provide temporary accommodation for asylum seekers.” – Tower Hamlets Council spokesman.

🎯IMPACT: Heightened security presence, booking suspensions, and increased political tension and social unrest over illegal immigrants being lavished with public money.

IN FULL

Visitors with existing reservations at the four-star Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf, London, were unexpectedly denied entry on July 22 after the British Home Office—roughly equivalent to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—repurposed the property to house asylum seekers. Tourists were captured on video being refused access at the entrance, while security personnel stood behind locked glass doors. Major booking websites have since halted all reservations for the upscale, four-star hotel located in one of London’s most affluent districts. Staff were also reportedly fired.

Tower Hamlets Council has acknowledged the situation, confirming that the facility is being used to provide temporary shelter. A spokesman stated, “We are aware of the government’s decision to use the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf to provide temporary accommodation for asylum seekers. It is important that the government ensures that there is a full package of support for those staying at the hotel. We are working with the Home Office and partners to make sure that all necessary safety and safeguarding arrangements are in place.”

The site has seen a noticeable increase in security, including police officers stationed at the entrance. Lee Anderson, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Nigel Farage’s Reform Party, commented on the situation: “It must cost a couple of hundred quid [pounds] a night to stay there. Most normal people in this country would not even be able to afford to come and stay here for a weekend.”

The Home Office has rejected any connection between the decision in Canary Wharf and recent disturbances in Epping, where tensions flared outside another asylum seeker hotel. That unrest followed the arrest of an Ethiopian migrant on multiple sexual assault allegations and led to confrontations between protesting families—branded “far-right” by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer—and pro-migrant counter-protesters, prompting the deployment of riot police.

Speaking about the Epping protests, Reform leader Nigel Farage voiced his support for residents: “Do I understand how people in Epping feel? You bet your life I do… Don’t underestimate the simmering anger and disgust that there is in this country that we are letting in every week, in fact, some days, many hundreds of undocumented young males, many of whom come from cultures in which women and young girls are not even treated as second-class citizens.”

In response to growing public unease, Prime Minister Starmer has urged immediate measures to prevent further disturbances. However, critics argue that the leftist Labour government has not effectively addressed immigration challenges, pointing to persistent levels of illegal entry and continued high rates of legal migration.

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9 hours ago
William Upton
Immigration
Politics

WATCH: Senator Facing Paxton Primary Challenge Loves Anti-Borders, Pro-Sanctuary Nonprofit.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is facing political backlash over resurfaced comments made on the Senate floor praising the far-left League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) political group, which advocates for open borders and mass immigration.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Sen. Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), Governor Greg Abbott (R), President Donald J. Trump, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), and Texas Republican voters.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Cornyn’s remarks came during National Hispanic Heritage Month and resurfaced on social media on July 23, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “There is also the League of United Latin American Citizens, or as we know it, LULAC, that fights to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans—particularly when it comes to education.” — Sen. John Cornyn

🎯IMPACT: Cornyn is struggling to defend his Senate seat from a primary challenge launched by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a staunch ally of President Trump. The video is likely to cause further problems for Cornyn among Texas Republicans.

IN FULL

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is drawing backlash from Texas conservatives after a video surfaced of him praising the far-left League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) political group, which advocates for open borders and mass immigration. Notably, LULAC sued Texas in 2017 over legislation signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) ending sanctuary cities in the state.

Sen. Cornyn’s praise for LULAC is part of the Congressional Record. The Texas Republican highlighted the group on the Senate floor during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15 every year.

“There is also the League of United Latin American Citizens, or as we know it, LULAC, that fights to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans—particularly when it comes to education,” Cornyn stated during his floor speech praising numerous Hispanic and immigrant advocacy groups.


Notably, in recent months, Cornyn has tried to reposition himself as being opposed to mass immigration while claiming to be an ally of President Donald J. Trump‘s America First agenda. Polling has shown Cornyn consistently trailing his Republican primary challenger, Trump ally and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), by a significant margin in the 2026 Senate race.

LULAC presents itself as a Hispanic and Latin-American civil rights organization; however, the group has consistently pushed a far-left political agenda, including educating illegal immigrants on legal maneuvers to frustrate federal immigration enforcement actions. Additionally, LULAC has joined campaigns in defense of abortion, far-left DEI programs, and Affirmative Action.

Concerningly, LULAC has joined other far-left groups in promoting anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) propaganda. LULAC has accused ICE of utilizing so-called “terror strikes” and “lightning attacks” to create an environment of “fear and anxiety” in the Hispanic community.

The group has received significant funding from the Tides Foundation, as well as the National Education Association (NEA) and American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Its current president, Domingo Garcia, is a long-time Texas Democrat politician and served as a member of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for over a decade.

Cornyn actively opposed Trump’s 2024 bid to retake the White House until well after polling showed the America First leader was the only GOP candidate positioned to defeat the Democrats. The National Pulse reported in November 2023 that Cornyn admitted, “I was wrong,” regarding his opposition to Trump’s candidacy.

The resurfaced LULAC video is likely to cause further problems for Cornyn in Texas. Already, the Senator has seen defections, with Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX) endorsing Paxton.

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Bryan Kohberger Receives Four Life Sentences for Idaho Murders.

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: Bryan Kohberger was sentenced to four life sentences without parole after pleading guilty to the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Bryan Kohberger, the families of victims Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves, and Judge Steven Hippler.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The sentencing took place on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, following the November 2022 killings in Moscow, Idaho.

💬KEY QUOTE: “If it were up to the President, he would have forced this monster to publicly explain why he chose to steal these innocent souls.” — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt

🎯IMPACT: Kohberger will serve four life sentences without parole, with victims’ families expressing mixed emotions over the plea deal.

IN FULL

Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves as part of a plea deal that spared him the death penalty. He was sentenced to four life terms without parole and an additional 10 years for a burglary charge. The sentencing hearing, held in Boise, Idaho, included emotional victim impact statements from the families of the deceased.

The murders occurred in the early hours of November 13, 2022, at a residence in Moscow, Idaho. Kohberger was arrested six weeks later at his parents’ home in Pennsylvania. Prosecutors revealed that DNA evidence, surveillance footage, online purchase history, and cellphone data connected him to the crime. During the hearing, Kohberger declined to make any statement, prompting murmurs from the victims’ families.

Judge Steven Hippler, before issuing the sentence, described Kohberger as a “faceless coward” and expressed admiration for the victims’ families. He emphasized that no rational explanation could justify the crimes, stating, “The time has now come to end Mr. Kohberger’s 15 minutes of fame.” Kohberger showed no visible reaction as the sentence was delivered.

The hearing featured over two hours of victim impact statements. Family members shared memories of the victims and expressed the profound impact of their loss. Some directed their remarks at Kohberger, with Kaylee Goncalves’ father calling him a “complete joke” and her sister labeling him a sociopath. Other family members, such as Xana Kernodle’s aunt and mother, expressed forgiveness, citing personal healing.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt weighed in on the sentencing at the start of Wednesday’s press briefing. “If it were up to the President, he would have forced this monster to publicly explain why he chose to steal these innocent souls,” Leavitt stated, telling the press that it was a message directly from the White House.

Prosecutor Bill Thompson detailed the reasoning behind the plea deal, which required Kohberger to plead guilty on all counts and waive his right to appeal. While some families supported the deal as a path to closure, others criticized it for allowing Kohberger to avoid the death penalty.

Thompson concluded by urging the court to impose the agreed-upon sentence, which the judge ultimately upheld.

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