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August 13, 2025
Immigration
Lawfare

Venezuelan Illegals File Lawsuit Against Trump to Restore ‘Protected Status.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A Venezuelan civic group and several migrants filed a lawsuit against federal immigration agencies, alleging the Trump administration unlawfully ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts, Democracy Forward, three Venezuelan migrants, and federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The lawsuit was filed this week in Boston federal court.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This lawsuit is a desperate attempt to keep half a million poorly vetted illegal aliens in this country and undermine President Trump’s constitutional authority to enforce America’s immigration laws.” – DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin

🎯IMPACT: The lawsuit challenges the Trump administration’s decision to revoke TPS for Venezuelans and could slow down or stop its efforts to deport illegal aliens from the South American country.

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A group of illegal immigrants represented by a Venezuelan civic organization is suing the Trump administration, claiming the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unlawfully ended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans. The plaintiffs include the Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts, progressive group Democracy Forward, and three Venezuelan illegals.

The lawsuit, filed in Boston federal court, names the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as defendants. The plaintiffs claim that the Trump administration, along with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, abruptly and unlawfully terminated TPS for Venezuelans, describing the move as a “sudden policy shift.”

According to Democracy Forward, an alleged April email from DHS to TPS illegal immigrants stated, “It is time for you to leave the United States.” The plaintiffs argue that TPS revocation requires case-by-case determinations and that the decision disrupts lives, occupations, and legal rights to remain in the U.S. They further claim the policy violates public trust and legal protections for those who complied with DHS requirements.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin responded to the lawsuit, calling it “a desperate attempt to keep half a million poorly vetted illegal aliens in this country and undermine President Trump’s constitutional authority to enforce America’s immigration laws.” She also criticized the former Biden government for creating a “catch-and-release scheme.”

Illegal Immigrants fleeing Venezuela were granted special protection under TPS by President Joe Biden in 2021, with an extension in 2023 that allowed more migrants to qualify. However, after Trump took office, Noem revoked the 2023 extension, leading to legal challenges. While an injunction was issued by Barack Obama appointee Judge Edward Milton Chen in April, the Supreme Court later overruled it, allowing Noem’s policy to proceed.

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Crime
Immigration
UK

A Migrant Is on Trial for Fatally Stabbing a Migrant Hotel Worker.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A British woman working at a hotel housing migrants at the taxpayers’ expense was followed and fatally stabbed at a railway station by one of them, a court has heard.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Sudanese national Deng Chol Majek, who is supposedly 19, and victim Rhiannon Whyte, 27.

📍WHEN & WHERE: October 20, 2024, at Bescott railway station in Walsall, England.

💬KEY QUOTE: “He left her bleeding to death and then casually went back to his hotel.” – Prosecutor Michelle Heeley KC

🎯IMPACT: Majek denies charges of murder and possessing a weapon; the trial continues.

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A Sudanese asylum seeker is on trial for the fatal stabbing of 27-year-old Rhiannon Whyte, who was attacked at a railway station in Walsall, England, on October 20, 2024. Prosecutors allege that Deng Chol Majek, who claims to be 19 years old, followed Whyte from her workplace at the Park Inn Hotel, where he lived and she worked, before carrying out what has been described as a “frenzied attack.”

Whyte, who had been employed at the hotel for three months cleaning and serving food, was returning home after her shift when she was targeted. The prosecution claims that Majek stabbed her 23 times with a screwdriver while she was on the phone with a friend. The friend reportedly heard two screams before the call abruptly ended. Whyte succumbed to her injuries three days later in hospital.

Prosecutor Michelle Heeley KC told the court that Majek was seen on CCTV following Whyte from the hotel to the station and returning later carrying a black plastic bag believed to contain alcohol. He allegedly stopped to buy a drink and was observed discarding Whyte’s phone in a nearby river.

“He left her bleeding to death and then casually went back to his hotel,” Heeley said. “Once at the hotel he was seen dancing and laughing, clearly excited about what he had done.”

The jury was presented with evidence including CCTV footage, blood-stained clothing, and DNA found under Majek’s fingernails. Heeley stated that Majek had been “staring at Rhiannon throughout the evening” before the attack and argued that his actions were premeditated. Majek denies the charges and claims he has been misidentified.

The case comes amid growing public scrutiny over the housing of asylum seekers in taxpayer-funded hotels across Britain. At least 339 migrants staying in 105 hotels were charged with criminal offences in the first half of 2025. These include alleged rapes, assaults, and thefts. In one case, a migrant hotel resident convicted of rape in a London park was also linked to terrorist activity.

While British law allows for the automatic deportation of foreign nationals convicted of serious crimes, human rights appeals often block or delay removals.

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Immigration
TECH

Facebook Shuts Down Group Targeting ICE Agents.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Facebook removed a group page used to dox and target U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Chicago, Illinois, after outreach from the Department of Justice (DOJ).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Department of Justice, Facebook, ICE agents, and individuals accused of targeting federal law enforcement.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Recent actions in Chicago, Illinois; broader incidents across the U.S. involving ICE agents.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The wave of violence against ICE has been driven by online apps and social media campaigns designed to put ICE officers at risk just for doing their jobs.” – Attorney General Pam Bondi

🎯IMPACT: Increased scrutiny of platforms enabling doxxing and violence against ICE agents, alongside legal actions against people targeting federal law enforcement.

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Facebook has removed a group page used to track and expose Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents operating in the Chicago area, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Today following outreach from the Justice Department, Facebook removed a large group page that was being used to dox and target ICE agents in Chicago,” Bondi said in a statement. “The wave of violence against ICE has been driven by online apps and social media campaigns designed to put ICE officers at risk just for doing their jobs.”

Federal officials say the group, believed to be titled “ICE Sighting—Chicagoland,” was part of a growing trend of online efforts to undermine immigration enforcement. The Department of Homeland Security reports that attacks on ICE personnel have risen by more than 1,000 percent, including both doxxing attempts and physical assaults.

The Justice Department recently announced charges against three people—Cynthia Raygoza, Sandra Carmona Samane, and Ashleigh Brown—who allegedly followed an ICE agent to his home and livestreamed the confrontation. In a separate case, Apple removed an app called ICEBlock from its store in early October. The app allowed users to share the locations of ICE agents in real time and was reportedly used by Joshua Jahn, the suspect in a deadly shooting at a Dallas ICE facility that left two dead.

In Chicago, two suspects, Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ruiz, were recently charged after allegedly ramming their vehicles into federal agents, although despite the severity of the incident, a judge ordered both suspects released. In Illinois more broadly, a Democrat candidate for State Senate is also facing criticism after doxxing the hotel where ICE agents were staying and urging supporters to call and report them.

Anarchist websites have also targeted ICE in the Chicago area, publishing internal layouts of facilities, photos, and identifying details of agents, including names and badge numbers. Officials warn that these efforts increase the danger to law enforcement officers.

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13 hours ago
Crime
Immigration

DEPORTED: Illegal Alien Who Organized Anti-ICE Protests.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An illegal immigrant who organized protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, Leidy Tatiana Mafla-Martinez, was deported to Colombia after her dramatic arrest in Los Angeles, California.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Leidy Tatiana Mafla-Martinez, ICE officers, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, and attorney Carlos Juardo.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Mafla-Martinez was arrested on August 15 in Los Angeles and deported in October.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Under President Trump and Secretary Noem, if you break the law, you will face the consequences. Criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the U.S.” – Tricia McLaughlin.

🎯IMPACT: The deportation highlights ongoing enforcement of immigration laws and the consequences for illegal immigrants engaging in criminal activity.

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Leidy Tatiana Mafla-Martinez, a 24-year-old illegal alien from Colombia known for her vocal criticism of U.S. immigration enforcement on social media, was deported on October 8, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Mafla-Martinez was arrested on August 15 in Los Angeles, California, while sitting inside her Tesla and recording a video. Footage of the arrest shows her resisting as officers from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) attempted to detain her. She can be heard repeatedly yelling “no, no, no” and demanding in Spanish, “Show me the warrant.”

Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, confirmed her deportation in a statement. “We are happy to report that on October 8, ICE removed Leidy Tatiana Mafla-Martinez, a criminal illegal alien from Colombia who was convicted for driving under the influence in Los Angeles. This criminal illegal alien entered the country in 2022 and was RELEASED by the Biden administration,” McLaughlin said.

Mafla-Martinez’s attorney, Carlos Juardo, argued that his client was targeted because of her anti-ICE activism, including TikTok posts where she criticized immigration enforcement and documented raids. During her arrest, several bystanders tried to interfere, with one person allegedly towing away a government vehicle while mocking and filming ICE agents. Mafla-Martinez had gained over 40,000 followers on TikTok.

Her deportation is the latest in a string of removals involving illegal immigrants with significant online followings. Earlier this year, Venezuelan TikTok influencer Leonel Moreno was deported after authorities said he promoted illegal squatting in vacant U.S. homes and encouraged others to exploit social services. Moreno had boasted online about living off American taxpayers.

In a separate incident, a Dominican national, Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, was arrested in July after allegedly shooting at a U.S. Border Patrol agent in New York. Mora Nunez had a previous removal order but had reentered the country illegally and was later released under current immigration protocols before being arrested again.

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14 hours ago
Media

WATCH: Trump Slams ‘The View’ After Griffin Breaks MAGA Hat Hostages Promise.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump responded to Alyssa Farah Griffin’s broken promise to wear a MAGA hat on The View if Israeli hostages were released by Hamas.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Donald Trump, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and co-hosts of The View.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Comments were made at the White House on Tuesday during a press interaction.

💬KEY QUOTE: “She gave me the most beautiful letter you have ever seen. ‘I was a great president. What a great job.’” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: Griffin’s lack of integrity has further undermined the credibility of The View and its personalities.

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President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday took a few jabs at ABC’s The View and co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin, who had pledged to wear a MAGA hat for a full episode if Hamas released its remaining Israeli hostages. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, the President inquired whether Griffin had followed through on her promise from last December, in which she stated that if Trump “gets the hostages out, I promise that I will wear a MAGA hat for one day on the show and say, ‘Thank you for doing it.'”

When asked by a reporter about the pledge, Trump responded, “Did she put the hat on?” The reporter noted that Griffin had not. Trump then sought clarification on who exactly the reporter was referencing, wanting to be sure it was Griffin who made the pledge.

After being reminded of Griffin’s identity, Trump remarked, “She used to work here… She gave me the most beautiful letter you have ever seen. ‘I was a great president. What a great job.’ Some of the letters have been quoted. This is Alyssa, who I never thought was very outstanding, and she didn’t have a big role here, either. And then we had January 6, and she left.”

Griffin served as White House director of strategic communications in 2020. Trump’s comments referenced a letter she wrote upon her departure, praising his administration’s accomplishments. However, Griffin later criticized Trump following the election protests on January 6 and became a co-host on The View in 2022.

Griffin did admit on Monday’s episode of The View that Trump and his team deserved credit for the release of hostages, saying, “Whether you like Trump or not, I think that he, Steve Witkoff, and I think Jared Kushner do deserve credit for this deal.”

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14 hours ago
Crime
News

Trump Confirms New Strike on Narco-Terrorists Near Venezuela.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced a U.S. airstrike on a drug-trafficking vessel in international waters near Venezuela, resulting in the deaths of six narco-terrorists.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, U.S. intelligence, and Venezuelan UN Ambassador Samuel Moncada.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The strike occurred in international waters near Venezuela and was announced on October 14.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The strike was conducted in International Waters, and six male narco-terrorists aboard the vessel were killed in the strike. No U.S. Forces were harmed. Thank you for your attention to this matter!!!!!!” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: This marks the latest U.S. airstrike targeting Venezuelan drug-trafficking boats, escalating tensions with Venezuela and the Maduro regime.

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President Donald J. Trump has confirmed on Truth Social that the U.S. military has conducted an airstrike on another drug vessel in international waters near Venezuela, resulting in the deaths of six narco-terrorists aboard. Trump stated that the operation was carried out with his direct approval under the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

“The strike was conducted in International Waters, and six male narco-terrorists aboard the vessel were killed in the strike. No U.S. Forces were harmed. Thank you for your attention to this matter!!!!!!” Trump wrote. He also shared a 33-second video showing the destruction of the vessel.

This marks the latest U.S. airstrike targeting Venezuelan drug-smuggling boats since Trump’s return to office. Previous strikes have reportedly killed a total of 21 narco-terrorists so far. In an earlier operation, a boat connected to the criminal group Tren de Aragua was struck, killing 11 people. Another airstrike last month resulted in the deaths of four suspected traffickers. According to Secretary Hegseth, the vessels were tied to terrorist organizations operating in the region.

The Venezuelan government has condemned the strikes as violations of international law. In response to earlier U.S. operations, Venezuela launched extensive military drills involving naval and air forces, drones, and electronic warfare systems, particularly near the island of La Orchila, home to key military infrastructure. The Maduro regime has labeled these exercises defensive in nature, aimed at protecting national sovereignty.

Diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela have been severed following the escalation of these military actions. President Trump has consistently referred to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as both a dictator and a drug kingpin, signaling a hardline approach as tensions between the two countries continue to rise.

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15 hours ago
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News

Trump Declares Oct. 14 ‘National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump awarded Charlie Kirk a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom while also signing a Proclamation that October 14 shall be known as a “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk”—the date marking Kirk’s birthday.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump, Charlie Kirk, Erika Kirk, and dignitaries gathered in the White House Rose Garden.

📍WHEN & WHERE: October 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Only hours ago, I returned from a trip to secure peace in the Middle East… I raced back halfway around the globe—I was gonna call, say to Erika, ‘Can you move it to Friday?’ And I didn’t have the courage to call… because today was Charlie’s birthday. I would not have missed this moment for anything in the world. Nothing.” — President Trump

🎯IMPACT: The Medal and Proclamation honor Kirk for his work and legacy on behalf of American freedoms, including free and open debate.

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President Donald J. Trump awarded Charlie Kirk a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom while also signing a Proclamation that October 14 shall be known as a “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk”—the date marking Kirk’s birthday. On September 10 this year, Kirk was assassinated, allegedly by leftist radical Tyler Robinson, while holding a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) debate event on the campus of Utah Valley University.

“On the afternoon of Wednesday, September 10, 2025, pure evil struck when the legendary Charlie Kirk was assassinated in broad daylight in a campus courtyard, triggering a groundswell of righteous fury all across our land,” the Presidential Proclamation states. “Today, our Nation honors the immortal memory of Charlie—a father, a husband, a Christian martyr, and a titan of the American conservative movement. We honor his life, we send our condolences to his beautiful family, and we pledge to advance the values for which he laid down his life.”

“As we mourn this extraordinary loss, my Administration will continue to do everything in its power to end this devastating wave of political violence. No civilized country can endure a culture where open debate is met with gunfire, the pursuit of truth is met with bloodshed, and love of country is met with seething hatred,” the Proclamation adds.

A large crowd gathered in the White House Rose Garden on Tuesday evening for the medal ceremony, with Trump speaking alongside Kirk’s widow, Erika. President Trump reflected on Kirk’s life, achievements, and friendship while lamenting the surge in left-wing political violence across the country.


“Only hours ago, I returned from a trip to secure peace in the Middle East… I raced back halfway around the globe—I was gonna call, say to Erika, ‘Can you move it to Friday?’ And I didn’t have the courage to call… because today was Charlie’s birthday,” Trump recalled, adding: “I would not have missed this moment for anything in the world. Nothing.”

“Charlie Kirk was one of a kind… he was indomitable… and we will hold him in our hearts forever,” Trump said.

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Deep State Federal Worker Arrested for Stealing Classified Docs, Colluding with China.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A State Department employee is accused of removing classified documents from secure locations and meeting with Chinese officials.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ashley Tellis, a senior adviser to the State Department and contractor with the Office of Net Assessment, is the subject of the allegations.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The alleged activities occurred over several years, with key meetings reportedly taking place in Virginia restaurants, including in April and September 2023.

🎯IMPACT: Authorities discovered over 1,000 pages of classified documents at Tellis’s home, raising concerns over potential national security breaches.

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Ashley Tellis, a senior adviser to the State Department and contractor with the Office of Net Assessment at the Department of War, has been accused of unlawfully retaining classified documents and meeting with Chinese officials over the past several years. Court documents reveal that Tellis, who held a top-secret clearance, began working for the State Department in 2001 and is considered an expert on India and South Asian affairs.

Federal prosecutors allege that Tellis had access to sensitive information and used his position to unlawfully obtain classified materials. During a search of his Vienna, Virginia, home, authorities reportedly found over 1,000 pages of documents marked “TOP SECRET” and “SECRET.”

On multiple occasions, Tellis allegedly met with Chinese officials, including a meeting in September 2022 at a Virginia restaurant where he was observed holding a manila envelope. In April 2023, prosecutors claim Tellis discussed Iranian-Chinese relations and emerging technologies with Chinese officials during a dinner meeting.

Additionally, Tellis reportedly received a gift bag during a September 2 dinner meeting with Chinese officials. On September 25, he allegedly printed classified U.S. Air Force documents concerning military aircraft capabilities, further raising concerns about potential espionage activities.

The National Pulse reported in October last year that Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-sponsored espionage efforts in the United States significantly increased in the United States under Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. According to a lengthy congressional investigation, there were over 55 instances of Chinese espionage in 20 states between January 2021 and October 2024. These cases involve the transmission of sensitive military data, theft of trade secrets, repression schemes against dissidents, and obstruction of justice.

Additionally, the report mentions various incidents involving Chinese nationals, including an attempted breach at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in California in March. It also highlights the case of Ji Chaoqun, who was sentenced to eight years in January 2023 for working as an illegal agent for China in the U.S. Chaoqun’s role reportedly involved efforts to recruit American scientists and engineers and gain access to advanced technologies.

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16 hours ago
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WATCH LIVE: Trump Honors Charlie Kirk with Posthumous Medal of Freedom.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump is awarding the Medal of Freedom posthumously to Charlie Kirk, the assassinated founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Charlie Kirk, and Erika Kirk.

📍WHEN & WHERE: October 14, 2025, at a White House ceremony in the Rose Garden.

🎯IMPACT: Congress approved resolutions for a National Day of Remembrance on this date.

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President Donald J. Trump is honoring Charlie Kirk, the assassinated founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), with the Medal of Freedom posthumously. The ceremony is taking place in the Rose Garden of the White House.

The event coincides with what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday. This date has been designated as a National Day of Remembrance following resolutions passed by both chambers of Congress.

The award is being presented to Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, who has taken on the role of CEO at Turning Point USA since her husband’s murder. The ceremony was a significant moment of commemoration for the late conservative youth organizer’s work and legacy.

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16 hours ago
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War

European Military Aid to Ukraine Dropped Like a Stone This Summer.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: European military aid to Ukraine dropped significantly during the summer months, according to new data from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: NATO member nations, the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, and Ukraine.

📍WHEN & WHERE: July and August 2025, across Europe and NATO-aligned countries.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Europe is scaling back its overall military support. What will be crucial now is how the figures evolve in the autumn,” said Christoph Trebesch of the Kiel Institute.

🎯IMPACT: A 57 percent reduction in European military aid raises questions about Ukraine’s ability to sustain its defense capabilities, and European NATO members’ commitment to pulling their weight relative to the United States.

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European military aid to Ukraine dropped significantly this summer, despite the launch of a new NATO initiative designed to streamline arms deliveries. A report released Tuesday by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy found that European countries provided or pledged around €3.3 billion (approximately $3.8 billion) in military support during July and August—a 57 percent decrease from the earlier monthly average of €3.85 billion (about $4.5 billion). Military assistance from all donor countries declined overall, but by a lower average rate of 43 percent.

Much of the aid provided over the summer came through NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List, or PURL, a program launched in July that enables member countries to purchase U.S. stockpiles of weapons and ammunition for Ukraine. By the end of August, eight NATO members, including Germany, Canada, and Belgium, had contributed a total of €1.9 billion (about $2.2 billion USD) through the PURL framework.

Unlike military support, humanitarian and financial aid have remained relatively stable. In the first half of 2025 alone, Europe provided €7.5 billion ($8.7 billion USD) in non-military assistance, despite the absence of any new financial commitments from the U.S.

Christoph Trebesch, head of the Ukraine Support Tracker at the Kiel Institute, warned that the decline in military assistance could undermine Ukraine’s ability to continue defending itself. “Europe is scaling back its overall military support,” he said. “What will be crucial now is how the figures evolve in the autumn.”

The downturn in aid comes as Ukraine continues to struggle against ongoing Russian assaults. Russian forces have recently intensified strikes on energy infrastructure, and President Vladimir Putin claimed earlier this month that Russian troops had captured nearly 5,000 square kilometers (1,930 square miles) of Ukrainian territory in 2025 alone.

Meanwhile, Western public support is waning. A recent poll showed that only one in ten Europeans believes Ukraine can win the war.

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16 hours ago
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Ex-Naval Academy Student Indicted for ‘Mass Execution’ Threat After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A former Naval Academy student was arrested for allegedly threatening a “mass execution” on social media following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jackson Fleming, federal prosecutors, and Naval Academy students.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The threat was allegedly posted on September 11 from Chesterton, Indiana, targeting the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, with Jackson Fleming being formally indicted on October 8.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Honestly not that surprised I’ll be carrying out the mass execution of my peers in a couple,” Fleming allegedly posted on Jodel.

🎯IMPACT: The Naval Academy went on lockdown, resulting in two injuries, including one current student.

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Jackson Fleming, a former Naval Academy student, was arrested in mid-September on one count of making a threat across state lines. Federal prosecutors, in an indictment filed last week, allege that Fleming threatened a “mass execution” on social media the day after Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated.

The alleged message, posted on September 11 from Fleming’s hometown of Chesterton, Indiana, stated: “Honestly not that surprised I’ll be carrying out the mass execution of my peers in a couple,” according to court documents. The post was reportedly made on Jodel, an app popular among college campuses for anonymous, hyper-local communication.

Authorities claim Fleming altered his IP address to make it appear as though he was on the Naval Academy campus at the time of the post, rather than in Indiana. The threat prompted a lockdown at the Naval Academy, during which two people were injured.

Fleming, who left the Naval Academy midway through his junior year, was indicted on October 8 for “interstate communications with a threat to injure” against the Annapolis, Maryland, school. He was released on a $20,000 bond, and his trial date has not yet been set.

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