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July 24, 2025
News

Tesla’s Market Share Keeps Shrinking.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Tesla’s market share in Europe fell for the sixth consecutive month in June.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tesla, Elon Musk, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), JATO Dynamics, BYD, Leapmotor, Xpeng, Volkswagen Group.

📍WHEN & WHERE: June 2025, Europe.

💬KEY QUOTE: Musk is warning his car company “could have a few rough quarters” in front of it.

🎯IMPACT: Tesla faces increased competition, particularly from China, and a loss of popularity tied to Elon Musk’s political activities.

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Tesla’s market share in Europe fell to 2.8 percent in June, down from 3.4 percent the previous year, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). This marks the sixth consecutive month of market share decline for Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company.

The decline in Tesla’s market share comes as the company faces stiff competition from Chinese automakers such as BYD, Leapmotor, and Xpeng, whose market share in Europe almost doubled to 5.1 percent over the first half of the year.

Tesla’s new car registrations also dropped to 34,781 units in June, a decline of 22.9 percent compared to the same month in 2024. The company’s struggles are compounded by Elon Musk’s growing unpopularity, with liberals irked by his support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign and conservatives irked by his betrayal of President Trump just months into his second term.

Ben Nelmes of New AutoMotive remains cautiously optimistic about Tesla’s future. He notes that the company could continue to innovate through new technologies in the electric and autonomous vehicle markets. However, he believes it is now “looking more likely to be a niche brand in a bigger electric car market.”

Tesla’s challenges in Europe are further exacerbated by potential financial pressures in the U.S., where the company may face higher tariff costs and the expiration of federal EV tax credits following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—which Musk bitterly opposed.

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TECH

Huh? – Tesla Launches ‘Robotaxis’ with Human Drivers.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Tesla is planning to expand its robotaxi service to San Francisco, California, despite ongoing technical issues and regulatory hurdles, with “human safety operators” in the driver’s seats.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tesla, led by CEO Elon Musk, and its head of artificial intelligence (AI) software, Ashok Elluswamy, along with California regulatory agencies.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The rollout is planned for this week in San Francisco, following an earlier, limited launch in Austin, Texas.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We will launch the service with a person in the driver’s seat just to expedite while we wait for regulatory approval.” – Ashok Elluswamy

🎯IMPACT: Tesla faces significant challenges as it seeks regulatory approval and attempts to address technical issues in its push for autonomous ride-hailing services.

IN FULL

Tesla is preparing to expand its robotaxi service to San Francisco, following its limited and problematic launch in Austin, Texas. According to an internal memo, the rollout could begin as soon as this week, with plans to cover a large portion of the Bay Area.

However, Tesla will deploy a so-called human safety operator in the driver’s seat, indicating the company is not yet confident in its autonomous technology or is unable to secure full regulatory approval. Tesla’s head of artificial intelligence (AI) software, Ashok Elluswamy, acknowledged the limited rollout during an earnings report earlier this week, stating: “We will launch the service with a person in the driver’s seat just to expedite while we wait for regulatory approval.”

The company faces mounting pressure as it attempts to recover from declining revenues and global sales. Elon Musk has expressed ambitions to sell “millions” of humanoid robots and establish a widespread robotaxi service, but technical issues and regulatory barriers remain significant obstacles.

In Austin, Tesla’s robotaxis have encountered issues such as running stop signs, swerving into incorrect lanes, and dropping passengers in unsafe locations. Despite these problems, Tesla is pushing forward with its plans, though it has yet to apply for a commercial robotaxi permit in California.

While the California Public Utilities Commission has granted Tesla a permit to transport employees, broader approval for a commercial service is still pending. Tesla is also seeking to expand its robotaxi operations in Florida and Arizona, where regulations are less stringent.

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43 minutes ago
News

Soros-Backed Media Matters Is Facing Financial Ruin.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Media Matters, backed by anti-borders plutocrat George Soros, is facing significant financial challenges due to ongoing legal battles and investigations.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Media Matters, George Soros, and major Democrat donors.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Over the past 20 months, both in the United States and with international legal actions in Singapore and Ireland.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Unlike some major media entities that have recently caved to pressure, we understand that this battle is larger than us.” – Angelo Carusone, President of Media Matters

🎯IMPACT: Media Matters has cut staff, faces donor hesitancy, and is considering closure amidst mounting legal costs.

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Media Matters, a leading activist group in liberal politics backed by anti-borders plutocrat George Soros, may close down as it struggles to finance its extensive legal battles. The organization, which has long targeted conservative public figures and media, is now facing a severe financial crisis as it defends itself against lawsuits and investigations initiated by Elon Musk and allies of President Donald J. Trump.

With legal fees reaching approximately $15 million over the past 20 months, Media Matters has been forced to cut staff and seek additional funding from its donors. Despite these efforts, the group has been unable to reach a settlement with Musk, who accuses them of having “knowingly and maliciously fabricated side-by-side images” of major advertisers on his X (formerly Twitter) platform next to extremist content as part of a boycott campaign. He also brought cases in Singapore and Ireland.

Media Matters President Angelo Carusone has said he intends to fight this and other legal battles the organization is facing, stating, “Unlike some major media entities that have recently caved to pressure, we understand that this battle is larger than us.” However, the internal atmosphere at Media Matters is tense, with discussions about potential bankruptcy and strategic shifts to manage its ongoing legal challenges.

Democrat law firm Elias Law Group is also pursuing Media Matters for millions in fees related to the Musk case, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating them for the “reporting” on X that prompted the case. They have also faced state-level investigations, for instance, in Missouri, for allegedly undermining the First Amendment.

Founded in 2003 by David Brock, Media Matters has been a significant figure in Democratic politics for years. Its current legal and financial challenges mark a stark contrast to its previous influence.

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2 hours ago
Sports

Trump Signs Order to Preserve College Sports, Ban Pay-for-Play.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at protecting collegiate athletic scholarships and opportunities while regulating athlete compensation.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, members of his Cabinet, and collegiate athletic departments.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The executive order was signed this week and applies to U.S. colleges and universities.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Opportunities for scholarships and collegiate athletic competition in women’s and non-revenue sports must be preserved and, where possible, expanded.” – Executive Order

🎯IMPACT: The order seeks to balance athlete compensation with the preservation of non-revenue sports and scholarships.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order this week aimed at possibly making substantial changes to the name, image, and likeness (NIL) policies that have rocked collegiate athletics. The Trump White House contends the presidential directive will “protect student-athletes, collegiate athletic scholarships and opportunities” by addressing the balance between colleges paying athletes and maintaining non-revenue generating athletic programs. However, critics contend that the order is unlikely to result in significant changes to the NIL as it is likely outside federal purview.

The order, released by the White House late Thursday, directs members of Trump’s Cabinet to devise a plan within 30 days to preserve college sporting opportunities based on the revenue generated by athletic departments. It explicitly prohibits “third-party, pay-for-play payments” but allows for “legitimate, fair-market-value compensation” for activities such as brand endorsements.

The executive order also calls for revenue sharing between colleges and athletes, emphasizing that “opportunities for scholarships and collegiate athletic competition in women’s and non-revenue sports must be preserved and, where possible, expanded.” This comes as the NCAA has loosened its restrictions on athlete compensation in recent years, raising concerns about the potential loss of scholarships and programs in sports that generate little revenue.

The order specifies that athletic departments earning over $125,000,000 in revenue during the 2024-2025 season should increase scholarship opportunities and maximize roster spots for non-revenue sports. For departments with revenues under $50,000,000, the order states that scholarships and roster spots should not be disproportionately reduced based on a sport’s revenue.

“Collegiate athletic departments with greater than $125,000,000 in revenue during the 2024-2025 athletic season should provide more scholarship opportunities in non-revenue sports than during the 2024-2025 athletic season and should provide the maximum number of roster spots for non-revenue sports permitted under the applicable collegiate athletic rules,” the order reads.

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3 hours ago
Health
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Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill Act’ Is Shuttering Abortionist Clinics.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Five Planned Parenthood facilities in California are being shuttered due to federal budget cuts following the signing of President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Planned Parenthood, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D), and California Democrats.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced Thursday, impacting clinics in Northern California and the Central Coast, including one in South San Francisco.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This law is clearly a back-door ban on abortion in reproductive freedom states,” complained Planned Parenthood Mar Monte.

🎯IMPACT: The closures show federal Medicaid funding cuts for abortionists are yielding pro-life results.

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Five Planned Parenthood facilities in Northern California are being forced to close as a result of President Donald J. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which prevents federally funded state Medicaid programs from bankrolling abortionists.

According to local media, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte announced Thursday that five clinics across Northern California and the Central Coast, including one in South San Francisco, will be shuttered due to the federal Medicaid funding cuts. These closures follow the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by Trump earlier this month, which eliminated Medicaid funding for medical care at organizations that abort babies.

“This law is clearly a back-door ban on abortion in reproductive freedom states,” Planned Parenthood Mar Monte complained in a statement released this week.

California, led by Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom and a Democrat-dominated state legislature, had positioned itself as a haven for abortion following the Supreme Court’s 2022 overturn of Roe v. Wade. The state invested over $200 million and passed more than a dozen laws to facilitate abortions, but the federal budget cuts have undercut that pro-abortion policy.

Federal funding had previously flowed to Planned Parenthood despite Hyde Amendment restrictions on using federal taxpayers’ money to abort babies, due to the organization’s insistence that it provided other services. However, Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act has significantly tightened this loophole, dealing a significant blow to Planned Parenthood’s operations.

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3 hours ago
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News
World

Rubio: France ‘Reckless’ for Moving to Recognize Palestinian Statehood.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Secretary of State Marco Rubio has slammed French President Emmanuel Macron as “reckless” for announcing he will recognize Palestinian statehood.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Emmanuel Macron, U.S. Ambassador to France Charles Kushner.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Rubio reacted to Macron’s declaration on the evening of July 24.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This reckless decision only serves Hamas propaganda and sets back peace. It is a slap in the face to the victims of October 7.” — Secretary Rubio

🎯IMPACT: The condemnation reinforces the U.S. support for Israel, despite some recent friction between the Trump administration and the Israeli government.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has slammed France and its president, Emmanuel Macron, after Macron announced on July 24 that he would formally recognize Palestinian statehood at an upcoming meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.

“The United States strongly rejects [Macron’s] plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly. This reckless decision only serves Hamas propaganda and sets back peace. It is a slap in the face to the victims of October 7,” Rubio wrote on X.

The U.S. Ambassador to France, Charles Kushner—father of President Donald J. Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner—added, “France’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state is a gift to Hamas and a blow to peace. I’ve just arrived, and I’m deeply disappointed. I hope to change [Macron’s] mind before September. Free the hostages. Focus on a ceasefire. This is the path to lasting peace.”

France is not the first European country to recognize Palestinian statehood, as at least a dozen other European nations also make the same move. During his announcement on July 24, President Macron said that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza was needed immediately while calling for the release of all hostages and the demilitarisation of Hamas.

President Donald J. Trump and his administration have been working on a ceasefire, but exited talks in Qatar earlier this week after accusing Hamas of not acting in good faith.

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4 hours ago
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Economy

Trump ‘Thinking About a Little Rebate’ for Americans, Funded by Tariffs Windfall.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump is floating using some of the revenue generated by his tariffs to fund rebate checks for American taxpayers.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, the Treasury Department, and American taxpayers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Trump addressed the idea of rebate checks while fielding questions outside the White House on Friday, July 25, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We have so much money coming in, we’re thinking about a little rebate. A little rebate for people of a certain income level might be very nice.” — President Trump

🎯IMPACT: Rebates could help further boost consumer confidence and the U.S. economy, but such direct economic stimulus could also increase inflationary pressure.

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President Donald J. Trump suggested on Friday that Americans could see rebate checks funded by record revenues taken in by the federal government through the imposition of tariffs on foreign goods. While the rebates could help further boost consumer confidence and the U.S. economy, such direct economic stimulus could also increase inflationary pressure.

“We have so much money coming in, we’re thinking about a little rebate,” President Trump told reporters outside the White House on Friday. “A little rebate for people of a certain income level might be very nice.”

Data published by the U.S. Treasury Department shows that Trump’s tariffs have generated well over $100 billion in revenue so far this year.


Tariff revenues could reach nearly $30 billion in July alone. The National Pulse reported last week that data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates that foreign manufacturers, not American consumers, are absorbing a bulk of the tariff costs, as they seek to protect their share in the U.S. market.

Tariff critics have—thus far—wrongly contended that the trade duties would be largely passed on to American consumers. This, however, would suggest that a taxpayer rebate would act purely as a stimulus and not as a tariff cost offset, meaning the increase in dollars among consumers could have inflationary impacts.

Previously, the Trump White House floated using some savings generated by cuts in government waste, identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to pay for rebate checks. The idea originated from former DOGE staffer James Fishback. However, his departure from the agency appears to have also sidelined the idea.

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4 hours ago
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Crime
Immigration

Trump Admin Tracks Down Thousands of Lost Migrant Minors, Arrests Hundreds of Sponsors for Abuse and Trafficking.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it has tracked down 13,000 unaccompanied migrant minors released into the United States under the former Biden government, and arrested over 400 sponsors for crimes ranging from child abuse to sex trafficking.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former President Joe Biden, President Donald J. Trump, the DHS, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), unaccompanied illegal immigrant minors, NGOs, and unvetted sponsors.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Trump White House’s efforts to locate upwards of 320,000 illegal immigrant children essentially lost by the former Biden government are ongoing.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The safety of children and ensuring they are reunited with their parents or safe guardian is the top priority of the Trump Administration, which stands in stark contrast to the nearly 300,000 migrant children that were lost under the Biden Administration.” — DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin

🎯IMPACT: The Trump administration is prioritizing the deportation of unaccompanied minors to their families in their countries of origin instead of continuing the use of the unvetted sponsor system utilized by the Biden government.

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President Donald J. Trump’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is working to track down thousands of unaccompanied migrant minors that the former Biden government handed over to—in some instances—completely unvetted ‘sponsors.’ It is estimated that more than 13,000 minors have now been located, with hundreds of sponsors arrested for crimes including child abuse and worse.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says it has arrested around 400 so-called sponsors who had been cleared to care for unaccompanied illegal immigrant minors under the Biden government. However, the number of sponsors who have engaged in criminal acts could be much higher. During recent testimony before Congress, counter-trafficking expert and policy advocate Ali Hooper revealed evidence that the Biden government left 65,000 phone calls unanswered on a hotline for unaccompanied minors to report sexual abuse, trafficking, or other criminal activities perpetrated by sponsors.

During the Biden government, an estimated 320,000 unaccompanied minors were released into the interior of the United States, and—through federal government partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs)—these minors were placed with often poorly vetted sponsors. Local law enforcement across the country has warned of situations involving both sex trafficking and illegal underage labor.

Speaking with Laura Ingraham late Thursday, Hooper highlighted an alarming incident where suspects, now in custody, would lace minors’ drinks with an unidentified white powder. They would then bring in “clients” who would pay upwards of $1,000 for “appointments” at what is described as a “bunker.” The minors were often restrained and tied to beds. DHS is currently assisting the investigation.

In response to the massive number of unaccompanied illegal immigrant minors in the United States, the Trump White House has directed federal immigration officials to quickly deport the minors in question to be reunited with their families, instead of matriculaing into an NGO-sponsor network. “The safety of children and ensuring they are reunited with their parents or safe guardian is the top priority of the Trump Administration, which stands in stark contrast to the nearly 300,000 migrant children that were lost under the Biden Administration,” DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.

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5 hours ago
Economy
Politics

Democrats Delete Post Showing Biden Caused Spike in Grocery Prices.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Democratic Party deleted a post on X (formerly Twitter) after a chart aiming to blame grocery price spikes on President Donald J. Trump was exposed as showing prices actually accelerated under former President Joe Biden.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Democratic Party, former President Joe Biden, President Trump, and commentators on X (formerly Twitter).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The post was deleted late Thursday night, July 25, 2025, after backlash on X.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Democrats deleted this tweet after everyone with eyes pointed out it showed grocery prices skyrocketed under Biden.” — Journalist Peter Hasson

🎯IMPACT: The incident highlighted inflation under Biden and undermined the Democratic Party’s attempt to blame Trump for high grocery prices.

IN FULL

The Democratic Party‘s official social media account on X (formerly Twitter) removed a post late Thursday night after an attempt to blame high grocery prices on President Donald J. Trump backfired. The post featured a chart showing record-high prices for produce, meat, cheese, dairy, and alcohol, captioned “Trump’s America.” However, users on X quickly pointed out that the significant price spikes occurred during former President Joe Biden’s tenure in the White House and have subsequently stabilized and leveled off under President Trump.

The now-deleted post, shared by the official @Democrats account, included a chart labeled “U.S. Grocery Prices Reached Highs in 2025.” The error was widely mocked online, with the White House’s “Rapid Response” X account also weighing in. Conservative journalist Peter Hasson noted, “Democrats deleted this tweet after everyone with eyes pointed out it showed grocery prices skyrocketed under Biden.”

Wall Street Journal writer Kyle Smith added, “This is the breathtakingly moronic tweet deleted by the official X account of the Democratic Party, which shows almost no inflation under Trump, massive inflation under Biden, then almost no inflation under Trump 2.”

Inflation under Biden reached 9.1 percent in June 2022, and food costs rose by 22 percent during the octogenarian Democrat’s tenure in the White House. In contrast, during Trump’s first six months of his second term, food prices have increased by approximately 1.0 percent, based on federal data—a significant cooling in inflationary pressure. Consumer Price Index (CPI) reports under Trump have consistently shown lower-than-expected inflation, despite hysteria over his tariffs.

The Trump White House has defended its economic policies, stating that the data “proves that President Trump is stabilizing inflation and the Panicans continue to be wrong about tariffs raising prices.” Additionally, President Trump recently announced significant new trade deals with Japan and Australia, which should further boost the U.S. economy and curb inflation.

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6 hours ago
News
War

America’s Top Ally in Southeast Asia Is on the Brink of All-Out War With Its China-Backed Neighbor.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalated into intense fighting, prompting warnings of full-scale war from Thailand’s acting Prime Minister.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, Cambodian forces, and the Thai military.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The clashes occurred in July 2025, along the Thailand-Cambodia border.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We have tried to compromise as we are neighbors, but we have now instructed the Thai military to act immediately,” said Wechayachai.

🎯IMPACT: Over 130,000 people displaced, numerous casualties, and international calls for a ceasefire.

IN FULL

Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has issued a stark warning regarding the potential for recent cross-border clashes with Cambodia to escalate into a full-scale war. The conflict, which has already forced the displacement of more than 130,000 individuals, is seeing a second day of deadly exchanges between the two nations.

Notably, Thailand, according to the State Department, is the United States’ “only treaty partner in mainland Southeast Asia, a treaty ally since 1954, and a major non-NATO ally since 2003.”

Conversely, China maintains close economic and political ties with Cambodia—where three to five percent of the population is estimated to be Chinese. China also backed Cambodia in its conflict with Vietnam between 1978 and 1989, and footage from the current conflict shows Cambodian combatants armed with recently produced Chinese military weapons.

A long-standing border dispute between the two countries erupted into violent clashes involving jets, artillery, tanks, and ground troops. Martial law has been declared in Thai border regions. In response to the crisis, the United Nations (UN) Security Council is scheduled to convene for an emergency meeting.

Casualties have been reported on both sides, with Thailand’s health ministry confirming at least 15 fatalities and 46 injuries. Cambodia reported the death of a 70-year-old civilian and five others wounded due to artillery strikes.

Prime Minister Wechayachai said, “We have tried to compromise as we are neighbors, but we have now instructed the Thai military to act immediately in case of urgency,” adding: “If the situation escalates, it could develop into war, though for now, it remains limited to clashes.”

International leaders have called for a ceasefire and dialogue. However, fighting is ongoing in multiple areas, with both countries blaming each other for initiating the conflict. The United States, France, the European Union (EU), and China have all expressed concern and urged for a resolution through dialogue.

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6 hours ago
News

Democrat LA Mayor Took Money From Bankers With Chinese Intel Ties, Then Hired Them.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) appointed two bankers with ties to Chinese intelligence to her transition advisory team, raising concerns over potential CCP influence.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mayor Karen Bass, Dominic Ng (East West Bank CEO), Simon Pang (Royal Business Bank co-founder), and Chinese government-linked organizations.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Appointments were made in December 2022 to Bass’s mayoral transition advisory team in Los Angeles.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I absolutely believe that anyone holding a United Front position and then landing a spot on a mayor’s transition team is a huge red flag.” – Investigative journalist Sam Cooper

🎯IMPACT: The appointments have prompted scrutiny of Bass’s administration, with experts warning of CCP influence over U.S. politics.

IN FULL

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s transition advisory team included Dominic Ng, CEO of East West Bank, and Simon Pang, co-founder of Royal Business Bank. Both men have ties to Chinese intelligence and have fundraised for Bass and a nonprofit she advises.

Ng and Pang, who collectively donated over $1 million to Bass’s mayoral campaign and the Mayor’s Fund For Los Angeles, have been linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) United Front Work Department (UFWD), an influence and intelligence arm of the Chinese government. While their roles on Bass’ advisory team remain unclear, their connections to CCP organizations have raised concerns among experts.

Investigative journalist Sam Cooper stated, “I absolutely believe that anyone holding a United Front position and then landing a spot on a mayor’s transition team is a huge red flag.” He added, “When donors connected to United Front groups have significant wealth and show up constantly around politicians, they’re there for a reason.”

The Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles, which has received significant contributions from Ng and East West Bank, has also been questioned for its donor vetting process.

China is aggressively engaged in espionage throughout America and the wider West, with two Chinese nationals being arrested for allegedly spying on the U.S. Navy, attempting to recruit U.S. servicemen, and acting as unregistered agents of China’s Ministry of State Security late last month.

Last September, a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer was found guilty of conspiring to provide classified information to Chinese intelligence officials.

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