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August 29, 2025
Crime
Immigration

ICE Captures Pedophile Living Illegally in California Daycare.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An illegal immigrant, convicted sex offender, and gang member was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after being found living inside a daycare for children in California.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ezequiel Cruz-Rodriguez, an illegal immigrant from Mexico and a documented member of the Logan Heights gang.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Cruz-Rodriguez was arrested in San Diego, California, at an in-home daycare facility.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It is sickening to think that this pedophile criminal illegal alien was residing inside the home where a daycare operates and hiding out in a sanctuary city.” – Senior Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official

🎯IMPACT: The arrest ensures highlights the threat to children and the wider American public posed by illegal aliens, particularly in sanctuary jurisdictions.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have arrested an illegal immigrant from Mexico with an extensive criminal record that includes convictions for sexual abuse of a child under 14, sexual battery, illegal possession of a firearm, robbery, and drunk driving. Ezequiel Cruz-Rodriguez, a documented member of the Logan Heights gang who was previously deported from the United States on three separate occasions, was discovered living with his wife, a DACA recipient, inside an in-home daycare for children in San Diego, California.

“It is sickening to think that this pedophile criminal illegal alien was residing inside the home where a daycare operates and hiding out in a sanctuary city,” a senior Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official said in a statement, adding: “Thanks to the brave work of our ICE law enforcement officers, this criminal illegal alien, convicted pedophile, and known Logan Heights gang member—will no longer be able to prey on children inside a daycare.”

Cruz-Rodriguez was first ordered deported by a federal immigration judge in 1996 and was removed from the United States that same year. Subsequently, he reentered illegally and was deported again in 2003. A third deportation occurred in December 2012 after another illegal reentry. Following this, he reentered the U.S. again as an unknown “got-away.”

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Farage Party Candidate Arrested After Flying UK Flag from Public Building.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Protesters clashed with police in Epping, UK, after the Court of Appeal overturned an injunction that sought to temporarily halt asylum seekers being housed in the Bell Hotel.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Protest organisers, Reform UK candidates Orla Minihane and Sarah White, demonstrators, police officers, and local figures like Adam Brooks and Councillor Jaymey McIvor.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Sunday in Epping, Essex, primarily at the Bell Hotel and the local council buildings.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The council has let us down… migrants were more important than the British people.” – Orla Minihane

🎯IMPACT: The protests highlighted growing public frustration over migrant housing policies and political inaction, with calls for civil disobedience and further unrest.

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England’s migrant hotel protests escalated on Sunday as clashes broke out between demonstrators and police in Epping, Essex. The unrest followed a Court of Appeal decision to overturn an injunction that would have temporarily stopped the Bell Hotel from housing asylum seekers.

Sunday’s events culminated in the arrest of Sarah White, a candidate for Nigel Farage’s Reform Party, after she hung a Union flag from a nearby public building.

Protests at the Bell Hotel have been ongoing since July, when an illegal migrant staying there was arrested and charged with multiple offences, including the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl. The recent court ruling has intensified local anger, with protesters accusing authorities of ignoring their concerns.

Reform UK candidate Orla Minihane, a protest organiser, told attendees that “the council has let us down” and accused the Government of prioritising migrants over British citizens. Sarah White compared the demonstrations to historic uprisings, urging the crowd to “refuse to pay the [BBC] license fee” and “council taxes.” White was then arrested after attempting to place a flag on the council building, sparking clashes between protesters and police.

“The arrest is on suspicion of breaching a Section 14 order,” a police spokesman said – referring to legislation police chiefs can use to impose restrictions on protests they believe could result in “serious public disorder.”

Local voices expressed outrage at the court’s decision, with commentator Adam Brooks calling it a “disgrace.” Many questioned the impartiality of presiding judge Lord Justice Bean, citing his ties to the far-left Labour Party and the further-left Fabian Society. Others echoed Nigel Farage’s criticism of the Government’s use of the ECHR against local residents.

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News

Trump Makes Stunning Vaccine Intervention: ‘Clear Up This MESS!’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump demanded transparency from pharmaceutical companies regarding the effectiveness of their COVID-19 drugs.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Donald Trump, Pfizer, CDC, and Bobby Kennedy Jr.

📍WHEN & WHERE: This morning, Trump’s statement was made on TruthSocial.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I want them to show them NOW, to CDC and the public, and clear up this MESS, one way or the other!!!” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: Trump’s demand may increase pressure on drug companies to disclose data, potentially affecting public perception of COVID-19 vaccines.

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President Donald J. Trump has called for pharmaceutical companies to justify the success of their COVID-19 drugs. In a statement on TruthSocial, Trump emphasized the importance of transparency in assessing the efficacy of these medications.

“Many people think they are a miracle that saved Millions of lives. Others disagree!” Trump remarked, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding the effectiveness of COVID-19 treatments.

Trump expressed frustration over the lack of public disclosure of data from companies like Pfizer, despite having seen “extraordinary” information himself. He questioned why these results are not shared with the public and the CDC.

The President also mentioned Bobby Kennedy Jr. and the CDC, who are caught in the crossfire of this debate. Trump urged clarity and disclosure to resolve what he termed a “MESS.”

Trump concluded by expressing hope that Operation Warp Speed was as successful as claimed, stating, “If not, we all want to know about it, and why???”

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August 31, 2025
News

Mayor Giuliani Injured In Highway Crash.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Mayor Rudy Giuliani was involved in a motor vehicle accident after assisting a victim of domestic violence.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mayor Giuliani, a domestic violence victim, and an unidentified driver who struck Giuliani’s vehicle.

📍WHEN & WHERE: August 30, 2025, in New Hampshire.

🎯IMPACT: Mayor Giuliani sustained serious injuries, including a fractured vertebrae, and is receiving medical care.

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On the evening of August 30, 2025, in New Hampshire, Mayor Giuliani was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Prior to the incident, he was flagged down by a woman who was the victim of a domestic violence incident. Mayor Giuliani immediately rendered assistance and contacted 911. He remained on scene until responding officers arrived to ensure her safety.

Following this, while traveling on the highway, Mayor Giuliani’s vehicle was struck from behind at high speed. He was transported to a nearby trauma center, where he was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg.

His business partner and medical provider were promptly contacted and arrived at the hospital to oversee his care.

At this time, no further updates are available.

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August 31, 2025
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Analysis

WATCH: Trump Really Has Cleaned Up D.C. – Will They Thank Him?!

Washington, D.C., has experienced cycles of decline and renewal. The scars of the 2020 ‘Black Lives Matter’ riots lingered for years, with once-bustling squares reduced to tent encampments and boarded storefronts. Today, the capital looks very different—cleaner, safer, and more welcoming—thanks to a mix of federal interventions and, in fairness, local political moves.

The Trump administration played no small role in that turnaround. After the riots, the city teetered on the brink of lawlessness. Reinforcements came in the form of both policy and practical measures: heightened security around key institutions, a federal push to restore order, and visible investments in safety. Outside the FBI’s hulking, brutalist downtown headquarters, reinforced planters now double as protection against vehicle-borne attacks—a blunt reminder that security remains a daily concern in the capital.

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Even Mayor Muriel Bowser, often at odds with President Trump, recognized the need to reclaim public spaces. Farragut Square and the sidewalks outside the Washington Post building—once dominated by sprawling homeless camps—have been cleared, scrubbed, and opened back up to pedestrians. What were eyesores only a short time ago are now livable spaces again, evidence that pressure and policy can force results.

Walking further downtown reveals a quieter but no less important addition: the new World War I memorial. Long overdue, it finally gives the 4.7 million Americans who served—and over a million who died—a fitting place of honor. Bronze statues, etched maps, and a flowing fountain ground the space in solemn memory, placing the sacrifices of that generation alongside the capital’s more familiar marble shrines.

Taken together, these changes show a capital city in transition. Once written off as dangerous and unwelcoming, Trump is dragging D.C. away from the chaos. Order, at least for now, has replaced disorder. History has found a new space alongside politics. And even as security barricades and protective planters remind us of present threats, the streets are open, walkable, and alive again.

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Washington, D.C., has experienced cycles of decline and renewal. The scars of the 2020 'Black Lives Matter' riots lingered for years, with once-bustling squares reduced to tent encampments and boarded storefronts. Today, the capital looks very different—cleaner, safer, and more welcoming—thanks to a mix of federal interventions and, in fairness, local political moves.

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August 30, 2025
Economy

Labor Day Gas Prices Hit Five-Year Low Under Trump.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Americans are seeing the lowest gas prices for Labor Day weekend in at least five years, with additional savings on airfare, hotels, and car rentals.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and GasBuddy analysts.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Labor Day weekend 2025, across the United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “President Trump campaigned on lowering costs and this Labor Day Weekend, the American people will see the results firsthand at the gas pump—with the lowest gas prices in years.” — Secretary of Energy Chris Wright

🎯IMPACT: Families are saving money on travel and gas, with analysts forecasting further price drops in the coming weeks.

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American motorists traveling over the Labor Day holiday weekend will pay the lowest gas prices in at least five years, alongside reduced costs for airfare, hotels, and car rentals. The Trump White House is touting a new report from GasBuddy, which states consumers will pay “the lowest price at the pump on Labor Day since 2020.” The administration says further relief is expected in the coming weeks.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt credited President Donald J. Trump’s energy policies, stating, “Thanks to President Trump fully unleashing American energy dominance, gas prices this summer are at five-year lows and families are saving significant money at the pump. President Trump ended Joe Biden’s Green New Scam policies and is making America affordable again.”

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright echoed the sentiment, highlighting the administration’s achievements, saying, “President Trump campaigned on lowering costs, and this Labor Day Weekend, the American people will see the results firsthand at the gas pump—with the lowest gas prices in years. His approach is simple and commonsense: more American energy means lower costs, more jobs, and more prosperity.”

GasBuddy predicts prices could drop below $3 per gallon on average this fall. Additionally, hotel rates have fallen by 11 percent, domestic airfares by six percent, and car rental costs by three percent compared to last year. The White House contends these reductions come as a result of President Donald J. Trump’s focus on revitalizing America’s energy sector and dismantling restrictive policies from the Joe Biden era.

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August 29, 2025
Health
News

RFK Jr. Cancels $122M in LGBT and Diversity Grants.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. implemented significant budget cuts to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) grants focusing on LGBT initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: RFK Jr., HHS, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and various grant recipients.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Cuts began in March 2025, with additional reductions continuing through August 2025.

🎯IMPACT: Nearly $122 million in funding for 195 projects was eliminated, affecting grants across universities and research institutions.

IN FULL

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has eliminated nearly $122 million in federal funding tied to LGBT initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, marking a significant shift in agency priorities under the Trump administration. The cuts, which began in March 2025, targeted 195 projects that Kennedy and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) deemed overly focused on race, gender, and sexual orientation.

Among the programs cut was a $5.5 million grant to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s “Vanderbilt FIRST” initiative, which aimed to recruit tenure-track faculty from so-called racially and ethnically minoritized groups, i.e., everyone but white people. Drexel University also lost $4.6 million in funding meant to support DEI hiring efforts in health disparities research. Other grants affected included $2.4 million for the University of Virginia, focused on so-called gender-diverse individuals, and $1.1 million for the University of Michigan, focused on Asian American and Latino populations.

The White House has backed Kennedy’s efforts, brushing aside criticism from activist groups and some academic institutions. Sources inside the administration say the move is part of a broader effort to remove ideological bias from publicly funded research.

The Trump administration has made similar moves elsewhere in recent months. In May, for instance, the Department of Justice (DOJ) redirected more than $800 million in DEI and transgender-related grants toward law enforcement and public safety programs.

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to proceed with $783 million in National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant cuts tied to DEI-focused research. In a 5–4 decision, the Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to cancel the grants. Although the ruling included some limits on future federal DEI guidelines, it upheld the administration’s authority to redirect funds away from identity-based programs.

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August 29, 2025
Crime
Religion

Data Reveals Sharp Rise in Attacks on American Churches.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A sharp rise in hostile incidents targeting American churches was recorded in 2024, with 436 documented cases, up from 315 in 2023 and nearly double the 230 in 2022, according to the Family Research Council.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Churches across 43 states were affected, with incidents ranging from vandalism to arson and gun-related threats. The Family Research Council compiled the data.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incidents occurred throughout 2024, with California seeing the highest number (40), followed by Pennsylvania (29), with Florida and New York tied at 25 each.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Family Research Council identified 415 hostile incidents in 2024, affecting a total of 383 churches.” – Family Research Council

🎯IMPACT: The data highlights ongoing challenges to places of worship in America, as societal shifts and political disagreements contribute to rising hostility.

IN FULL

In 2024, attacks on churches across the United States surged to unprecedented levels, with 436 incidents reported, marking a steep rise from 315 in 2023 and close to doubling the 230 recorded in 2022. The numbers, compiled by the Family Research Council (FRC), highlight a troubling pattern of growing hostility toward Christian places of worship.

These incidents spanned 43 states and included a wide range of offenses. Vandalism topped the list with 284 documented cases, including property damage, defacement, burglary, and ransacking. Arson followed with 55 instances, some confirmed and others under investigation. Gun-related incidents more than doubled from the previous year, rising to 28 from just 12 in 2023. There were also 14 bomb threats, mostly hoaxes, and 47 other violent acts, including assaults during church break-ins.

California reported the most attacks with 40, followed by Pennsylvania with 29. Florida and New York each recorded 25 incidents. The Family Research Council, which tracks these incidents, has itself been controversially labeled an anti-LGBT “hate group” by the far-left Southern Poverty Law Center.

While statistics for 2025 are not yet available, Catholic children were targeted in Minneapolis, Minnesota this week in a mass shooting perpetrated by a transgender gunman who decorated his weapons with Satanic pentagrams.

The growing hostility to Christians is not limited to the United States. Europe has seen a disturbing wave of similar attacks. In just three weeks during the late summer of 2024, nine churches across Germany, France, and the Netherlands were struck by arson attacks. Across France, nearly 1,000 anti-Christian hate crimes were recorded in 2023 alone, with that number rising further into 2024.

Germany reported a 105 percent increase in politically motivated crimes against Christians, while violent attacks and vandalism targeting churches have also become common in countries like Spain and Belgium.

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August 29, 2025
Crime
Religion

Newsom Faces Backlash for Mocking Prayers of Children Shot by Trans Gunman.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) mocked the “power of prayer” after a mass shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where children were praying at the time of the attack.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Gavin Newsom, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, and other Democrats.

📍WHEN & WHERE: California, following the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church by a transgender gunman in Minneapolis this week.

💬KEY QUOTE: “These children were literally praying as they got shot at.” – Gavin Newsom

🎯IMPACT: Newsom’s thoughtless comments have sparked backlash and debates about faith, prayer, and gun control legislation.

IN FULL

In the aftermath of the recent mass shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that left two young children dead and 17 others wounded, Democrat leaders have sparked backlash for mocking prayer in the wake of the tragedy. Notably, California Governor Gavin Newsom mockingly responded to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s comments on the “power of prayer” by posting on X (formerly Twitter): “These children were literally praying as they got shot at.”

The remark drew strong condemnation from conservatives and faith leaders. However, Democrat Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey struck a similar tone to Newsom, telling reporters, “Don’t just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying. It was the first week of school, they were in a church.” Frey exploited the moment to call for more gun control, despite Minnesota already having red flag laws on the books.

Roman Catholic Bishop Robert Barron of the Diocese of Winona–Rochester, a native of Minnesota, slammed Frey’s remarks as “completely asinine,” explaining: “To claim that because children were praying and were not delivered from harm means that prayer is ineffective is to misunderstand the purpose of prayer completely.”

“These kids died in a church. They died as martyrs. That should never be mocked,” he added.

Vice President J.D. Vance also weighed in, calling the reaction from Democrats “shocking and bizarre,” and defending prayer as a source of hope, not a shield from all harm.

The shooter, a transgender who decorated his weapons with Satanic pentagrams and remarks such as ‘Where is your God?’, has been identified as having posted anti-Catholic rhetoric online before the attack.

Governor Newsom has a history of clashing with religious groups. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his administration banned even small religious gatherings in private homes, a move later overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, despite holding questionable gatherings himself. He has also promoted California as an abortion tourism destination, offering taxpayer-funded travel to women from states with pro-life laws.

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August 29, 2025
Politics
UK

J.D. Vance Urges English Patriots to ‘Push Back’ Against Suppression of St. George’s Cross.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is encouraging British campaigners to resist attempts to suppress England’s Saint George’s Cross flag, amidst backlash from municipal governments.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: J.D. Vance, British municipal governments, and patriots raising English and British flags in public places as part of “Operation Raise the Colours.”

📍WHEN & WHERE: Recent weeks across England.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We should push back against the crazies who say we should be so ashamed of our culture and of our heritage that we shouldn’t be willing to fly a flag. It’s craziness.” – J.D. Vance

🎯IMPACT: The debate has intensified over cultural pride and free speech, with councils removing flags and activists urging resistance to such actions.

IN FULL

Vice President J.D. Vance has called on British patriots to “push back against the crazies” who oppose flying the St. George’s Cross flag in public. The Vice President emphasized the importance of cultural pride and heritage amidst criticism of “Operation Raise the Colours,” a grassroots campaign that has seen English and British flags raised in public places across England, from municipal governments.

Hundreds of St. George’s Cross and Union flags have been raised across the United Kingdom in recent weeks, sparking backlash from local politicians. Some councils, including those for Tower Hamlets in London and England’s second city of Birmingham, have moved to pull down the flags, with the municipal government for Essex sending an email to workers claiming the national symbols can “evoke feelings of discomfort and be associated with anti-immigration rhetoric.” In Bromsgrove, a police investigation has been launched after a St George’s Cross was painted on a mini-roundabout.

“It’s OK to be proud of your country. It’s, in fact, a good thing to be proud of your country,” Vance stated. He also warned against the growing trend of cultural shame, recalling an incident in which a friend of his was afraid to fly the American flag during the Black Lives Matter riots of 2020. “We’ve got to call that craziness out. I’d encourage our European friends to follow suit,” he added.

Vance’s remarks echoed his previously expressed concerns about European censorship, which he outlined in Germany and repeated during a recent visit to the United Kingdom.

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August 29, 2025
News
Politics

Trump Moves $4.9 Billion ‘Pocket Rescission’ to Cut ‘Woke and Weaponized’ Foreign Aid.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has proposed a $4.9 billion cut to foreign aid funds using a rarely invoked maneuver known as a pocket rescission.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The proposal was announced in late August 2025, with the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “For the first time in nearly 50 years, the President is using his authority under the Impoundment Control Act to deploy a pocket rescission, cancelling $4.9 billion in woke and weaponized foreign aid money that violates the President’s America First priorities,” said an OMB spokesman.

🎯IMPACT: The pocket rescission would defund diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), climate change, and LGBT propaganda abroad, but will face resistance from Democrats and Republicans-in-name-only on Capitol Hill.

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President Donald J. Trump has moved to cancel $4.9 billion in foreign aid funding previously approved by Congress, using a rarely invoked tactic under the Impoundment Control Act known as a “pocket rescission.” The action, announced just weeks before the end of the fiscal year, blocks the funds from being spent by allowing them to expire on September 30 without a congressional vote.

The targeted funds were allocated to the State Department, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and international assistance programs. According to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the move reflects Trump’s commitment to his “America First” agenda.

“For the first time in nearly 50 years, the President is using his authority under the Impoundment Control Act to deploy a pocket rescission, cancelling $4.9 billion in woke and weaponized foreign aid money,” an OMB spokesman said.

The rescinded accounts include USAID’s $3.2 billion Development Assistance Fund, which supported controversial programs on climate change, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and LGBT initiatives, such as $4 million for global LGBT awareness and $2 million for feminist organizing in Africa.

The $322 million Democracy Fund, criticized for promoting “gender responsive governance” and LGBT projects abroad, was also cut. Funding was withdrawn from UNESCO and the World Trade Organization (WTO) due to their globalist agendas and failure to align with U.S. interests.

U.S. contributions to United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations were also slashed, including $393 million for general peacekeeping and $445 million for specific operations, amid concerns over inefficiency, sexual exploitation by peacekeepers, and other abuses. These funds had backed projects including infrastructure for foreign militaries.

The decision has drawn criticism from Democrats and Republicans-in-name-only (RINOs) in the GOP. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, called the move an attempt to sidestep Congress. “Given that this package was sent to Congress very close to the end of the fiscal year when the funds are scheduled to expire, this is an apparent attempt to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval,” Collins said.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said the action undermines bipartisan cooperation. “Reasonable Republicans don’t have to go along with the madness; Republicans don’t have to be a rubber stamp for this carnage,” Schumer complained.

The pocket rescission comes amid a broader overhaul of U.S. foreign aid under Trump. Earlier this year, the administration dismantled USAID’s global development programs, terminating billions in contracts and shifting remaining operations to the State Department. In March, Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that “tens of billions of USAID contracts” had been cut. In July, Trump signed the Rescissions Act of 2025, eliminating an additional $8.3 billion in foreign assistance.

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