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September 2, 2025
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Trump Tariff Revenues Hit Record $31 Billion in August 2025.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. collected over $30 billion in tariff revenues in August, marking the highest monthly total so far for 2025.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Treasury Department, President Donald J. Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

📍WHEN & WHERE: August 2025, with data released Thursday, and tariffs remaining in place through at least October 14.

🎯IMPACT: Tariff revenues for 2025 have already surpassed $183 billion, cutting the budget and trade deficits.

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The Trump administration collected over $30 billion in tariff revenue in August alone, marking the highest monthly total of 2025 so far, even with data from the last three days of the month not yet factored in. According to Treasury Department figures released last week, total tariff revenue for the year has already surged past $183 billion, more than double what had been collected by this point last year.

Revenue has climbed fast in recent months, from $17.4 billion in April, to $23.9 billion in May, $28 billion in June, and $29 billion in July. At this pace, the government could match last year’s full-year tariff take in just a few months.

The surge comes as President Donald J. Trump’s trade agenda gains traction again, both economically and legally. Despite a federal appeals court ruling that said Trump overstepped by using emergency powers to impose global tariffs, the court has allowed the tariffs to stay in place through October 14. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is appealing the anti-tariff decision to the Supreme Court.

Trump’s tariffs, aimed at levelling the playing field for American workers against sweatshop economies and countries that price out American expoirts through tariff and non-tariff trade barriers, are already “reshoring” jobs to the United States. For instance, GE Appliances recently announced a $3 billion investment to move manufacturing from China and Mexico back to the U.S. Products like refrigerators and water heaters will now be built in states like Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee, bringing over 1,000 new jobs. CEO Kevin Nolan said the goal is “manufacturing close to our customers.”

The U.S. goods trade deficit has seen major improvement, narrowing from $96.4 billion in May to $86.0 billion in June, thanks to falling imports, a sign that the tariffs are working as intended.

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) now projects Trump’s tariff policy could slash the federal deficit by $4 trillion over the next decade, including $3.3 trillion in primary deficit reduction and $700 billion in interest savings. Customs duties alone could reach $200 billion by year’s end.

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6 hours ago
Crime
Politics

Democrat Lawmaker Sentenced for Burglary.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former Minnesota Democrat state senator Nicole Mitchell was sentenced to six months in jail for breaking into her estranged stepmother’s home.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nicole Mitchell, her stepmother Carol Mitchell, Becker County Attorney Brian McDonald, and Judge Michael Fritz.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The sentencing occurred on September 23, 2025, in Becker County, Minnesota; the break-in happened in April 2024 in Detroit Lakes.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I don’t think there is anything I can say or do that will ever be big enough to repair the harm that I’ve done.” – Nicole Mitchell.

🎯IMPACT: Mitchell’s conviction leaves her suburban district without representation until a special election in November, potentially affecting the narrow Democrat majority in the state Senate.

IN FULL

Nicole Mitchell, a former Minnesota Democrat state senator and ally of Governor Tim Walz (D), was sentenced to six months in jail for breaking into her estranged stepmother’s home in Detroit Lakes. The incident occurred in April 2024, and Mitchell was convicted of first-degree burglary and possession of burglary tools. She will serve her sentence on work release in Ramsey County, where she lives, beginning October 8.

Mitchell, 51, admitted to the court, “I don’t think there is anything I can say or do that will ever be big enough to repair the harm that I’ve done.” The judge allowed her to serve the 180-day sentence on work release and stayed a 21-month prison term contingent on her compliance with probation. Under Minnesota law, she could be released in four months.

Prosecutor Brian McDonald criticized the decision to let Mitchell serve her sentence outside Becker County, calling it “preferential treatment.” He also noted her refusal to resign from the Senate until a week after her conviction. Mitchell represented a suburban district in the closely divided Senate, often casting decisive votes.

Body camera footage played during the trial showed Mitchell in the basement of her stepmother’s home dressed in black with a flashlight covered by a sock. She reportedly told police, “Clearly, I’m not good at this,” and admitted, “I know I did something bad.”

Carol Mitchell, the victim, stated in court, “Fear has moved in with me to stay. How could I ever trust Nicole again?” Gov. Walz has scheduled a special election for November 4 to fill Mitchell’s seat, as well as the seat of a Republican senator who passed away.

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7 hours ago
News

Democrat State’s Foster Care System Placed Children with Sex Offenders, Murderer.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A new audit revealed Maryland’s foster care system failed to perform background checks, resulting in children being placed in homes with sex offenders and a convicted murderer being hired for child care in hotels.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Maryland’s Department of Human Services, Social Services Administration, Governor Wes Moore (D), Delegate Kathy Szeliga (R), and auditors from the Maryland General Assembly’s Department of Legislative Services.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Issues spanned several years, with the 2025 audit highlighting incidents through 2023 and 2024 in Maryland.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The audit of Maryland’s Social Services is absolutely abhorrent and reads like criminal negligence,” said Delegate Kathy Szeliga.

🎯IMPACT: The audit uncovered systemic failures, including unvetted foster homes, misuse of funds, and noncompliance with federal standards, risking children’s safety and costing Maryland millions in penalties.

IN FULL

An audit of Maryland‘s foster care programs has found the system failed to perform adequate background checks, resulting in at least 10 children being placed to live in homes with registered sex offenders. The review also found that foster children were placed with a convicted murderer who was paid to provide “one-on-one” care for the children in hotels.

The audit, conducted by the Democrat-run Maryland General Assembly’s Department of Legislative Services, found systemic problems in the foster care system, with an estimated 38 percent of children placed in foster homes failing to attend school despite state records showing otherwise.

In one instance, uncovered by investigators, state officials claimed to have reviewed a group foster home in 2023, but did not take note of an employee convicted of sexual assault on a minor in 2014. Three months later, the individual allegedly transported foster children for inappropriate activity and was subsequently charged with crimes involving children under his care. The Maryland Department of Human Services’ Social Services Administration (SSA) failed to document any corrective action following the incident.

Maryland Delegate Kathy Szeliga (R) condemned the findings, stating, “The audit of Maryland’s Social Services is absolutely abhorrent and reads like criminal negligence. The 72-page report reveals shocking recklessness in the care of foster children.” She called for immediate accountability, saying, “Governor Wes Moore must immediately fire someone. The buck stops with [Maryland Department of Human Services Secretary Rafael Lopez] or the Executive Director of the Social Services Administration, Dr. Alger Studstill, Jr.”

Auditors revealed that county agencies often failed to perform background checks, and the SSA rubber-stamped their paperwork without verification. One contractor providing one-on-one services employed a convicted murderer, and hundreds of children were placed in unlicensed hotel settings at exorbitant daily costs. Additionally, the SSA failed to recover $34.5 million in overpayments to foster care providers and did not ensure that children received required medical and dental exams.

The audit also highlighted the agency’s failure to comply with federal standards, resulting in a $700,000 fine in 2024. Many of these issues had been identified previously, but promised reforms were not implemented. In response, the SSA acknowledged regulatory shortcomings and claimed to have taken action in cases involving children living with sex offenders.

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8 hours ago
Education
UK

Oxford, Cambridge Fall from Top Three in UK University Rankings.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Oxford and Cambridge universities have dropped out of the top three rankings in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide for the first time in 32 years.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The London School of Economics (LSE), Durham University, the University of St Andrews, the University of Oxford, and the University of Cambridge, among others.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The rankings were announced in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026, with full results published on September 21.

💬KEY QUOTE: “In a very competitive top 10 Durham has climbed two places in a year, which is a significant achievement,” said Helen Davies, editor of The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.

🎯IMPACT: LSE retained first place, Durham University was named University of the Year, and regional universities were highlighted for their performance, with Oxford and Cambridge falling to joint fourth.

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For the first time in 32 years, the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge have been pushed out of the top three rankings in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) retained the top spot for the second consecutive year, while the University of St Andrews ranked second, and Durham University climbed to third. Notably, this comes as the once-prestigious “Oxbridge” has been infected with woke ideology, with Oxford accepting incoming Oxford Union president George Abaraonye, who celebrated the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, despite poor grades, likely to meet racial diversity quotas.

Durham University was named University of the Year 2026 after improving its position from fifth place last year. Helen Davies, editor of the guide, noted that Durham’s rise was driven by “improvements in teaching quality and student experience,” which contributed to its significant achievement in surpassing Oxford and Cambridge.

The guide, which has been published annually since 1993, evaluates universities based on various factors, including teaching quality, student satisfaction, research output, sustainability, and graduate prospects. This year, the rankings highlighted regional universities, with LSE recognized as the top institution in London and Durham leading in the North and North East.

Professor Karen O’Brien, vice-chancellor of Durham University, celebrated the accolade, stating, “Durham is an outstanding place to study. We ensure that every student can grow and thrive here. Our loyal, engaged alumni are a testament to the impressive career prospects that await our graduates.”

Meanwhile, LSE also received awards for Academic Performance and Russell Group University of the Year, further solidifying its position as a leading institution.

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8 hours ago
Politics

House Oversight Investigates Abuse of Retiree Pensions for ‘Progressive Playbook’ Strategy.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The House Oversight Committee is investigating whether insurance companies and financial institutions have discriminated against entities with right-wing views and improperly used retirees’ pension accounts to promote progressive policies.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY), whistleblowers, large asset management firms like BlackRock, and the former Biden government.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Ongoing investigations, with letters sent to organizations such as the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

💬KEY QUOTE: “At a minimum, Americans deserve to fully know if their hard-earned savings are being used in a progressive playbook.” – James Comer

🎯IMPACT: The investigation could lead to new legislation protecting Americans’ investments and greater transparency in corporate practices.

IN FULL

The House Oversight Committee, chaired by Representative James Comer (R-KY), is broadening its investigation into potential discrimination by insurance companies and financial institutions against individuals and entities with right-leaning political views. The probe also examines whether retirees’ pension accounts are being used to fund progressive policies without their consent.

In a letter to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, Comer stated, “The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is investigating improper restrictions on access to capital and capital markets of individuals and entities based on political viewpoints or involvement in certain industries (such as cryptocurrency, energy, and firearms).” He noted that whistleblowers have reported having their insurance policies canceled for holding widely-held political positions or operating businesses disfavored by progressive activists.

Comer also addressed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, acting as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), about the use of proxy proposals and activism targeting corporate boards by activists pursuing political agendas. He questioned whether these practices violate fiduciary duties and called for transparency regarding how investment managers and pension fund managers handle Americans’ savings.

The investigation has also drawn attention to large asset management firms like BlackRock, which Comer accused of prioritizing green energy initiatives and other progressive policies over profitability. BlackRock responded in a public statement, saying, “We are bound to adhere to [our clients’] investment guidelines and objectives. We do not dictate particular investment strategies.”

Additionally, the committee is investigating whether companies are rebranding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives to circumvent President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order banning such practices. Comer emphasized the importance of transparency, stating, “At a minimum, Americans deserve to fully know if their hard-earned savings are being used in a progressive playbook.”

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9 hours ago
William Upton
Politics

Trump: ‘Ridiculous’ Dems Must ‘Become Realistic’ to Avert Government Shutdown.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump canceled a planned meeting with Democrat congressional leaders over their demands in government funding negotiations, as an October 1 deadline approaches.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and Congress.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday morning via Truth Social; the meeting was set for the Oval Office this week.

💬KEY QUOTE: “After reviewing the details of the unserious and ridiculous demands being made by the Minority Radical Left Democrats in return for their Votes to keep our thriving Country open, I have decided that no meeting with their Congressional Leaders could possibly be productive.” – Donald Trump.

🎯IMPACT: Heightened risk of a government shutdown, as both funding proposals failed in the Senate last week, potentially leading to a funding lapse at the end of the month.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump has thrown cold water on speculation that he would meet with Congressional Democratic leaders this week to negotiate a government funding compromise and avert a government shutdown beginning October 1. Early Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) appeared to confirm they would meet with President Trump in the Oval Office later this week. However, the America First leader has dismissed the possibility of a meeting, writing in a post on Truth Social that Democrats must “become realistic” about their legislative demands.

“After reviewing the details of the unserious and ridiculous demands being made by the Minority Radical Left Democrats in return for their Votes to keep our thriving Country open, I have decided that no meeting with their Congressional Leaders could possibly be productive,” President Trump wrote. “They are threatening to shut down the Government of the United States unless they can have over $1 Trillion Dollars in new spending to continue free healthcare for Illegal Aliens (A monumental cost!), force Taxpayers to fund Transgender surgery for minors, have dead people on the Medicaid roles, allow Illegal Alien Criminals to steal Billions of Dollars in American Taxpayer Benefits, try to force our Country to again open our Borders to Criminals and to the World, allow men to play in women’s sports, and essentially create Transgender operations for everybody.”

“They are trying to eliminate the popular $50 Billion Dollar Rural and Vulnerable Hospital Fund, which was passed with only Republican Votes, and proudly signed into Law by ME,” Trump declared, adding: “The Democrats in Congress seem to have totally lost their way. They obviously have no idea what it means to put America First or to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! All Congressional Democrats want to do is enact Radical Left Policies that nobody voted for.”

Late last week, House Republicans passed a mostly clean continuing resolution, which would keep the government funded until November 21. The only notable provision added was funding for increased security for lawmakers in response to the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk. The House funding bill fell short of overcoming a Senate filibuster late Friday.

Senate Democrats countered with their own proposal that would fund the government until October 31. However, it contained additional new spending provisions and measures that would repeal portions of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed earlier this year.

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10 hours ago
Politics

Keith Olbermann Unleashes Tirade on Trump Team Following Deleted Threats.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former MSNBC and ESPN host turned iHeart Radio podcaster Keith Olbermann is on his second day of an unhinged social media tirade, targeting members of the Trump administration and prominent Republican figures.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Keith Olbermann, Scott Jennings, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Border Czar Tom Homan, and Jimmy Kimmel.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Monday, September 22, and Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “You’re next motherf**ker.” — Olbermann in a post directed at Jennings

🎯IMPACT: Olbermann’s remarks were widely interpreted as a violent threat, especially in light of the continued violent political rhetoric espoused by Democrats and far-left figures following the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk.

IN FULL

Former MSNBC and ESPN host turned iHeart Radio podcaster Keith Olbermann is on his second day of an unhinged social media tirade, targeting members of the Trump administration and threatening other prominent Republican figures. Late Monday, Olbermann kicked off his rant by threatening Republican strategist and CNN commentator Scott Jennings before continuing his attacks on Tuesday.

“You’re next motherf**ker,” the former MSNBC host wrote in a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter) directed at Jennings. “But keep mugging for the camera.”

The remarks were widely interpreted as a violent threat, especially in light of the continued violent political rhetoric espoused by Democrats and far-left figures following the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk.

After initial pushback, Olbermann attempted to walk back the threat, saying, “Now we get the fascists off real tv. That’d mean your career is next, Jennings. Send a tape to Real America’s Voice.”

After leveling his threat against Jennings, Olbermann’s social media meltdown continued on Tuesday, with the far-left podcaster writing, “Ladies and gentlemen, [Marco Rubio], political prostitute.” The post appears to be in reference to Secretary of State Marco Rubio‘s attendance at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) alongside President Donald J. Trump. Next, Olbermann railed against White House Border Czar Tom Homan, posting to X, “Homan literally has the word ‘ho’ in his name.”

The temporary suspension of late-night comedy host Jimmy Kimmel by ABC’s parent company Disney appears to have been the impetus for Olbermann’s meltdown. However, Kimmel’s reinstatement on Monday does not seem to have satiated the far-left commentator.

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10 hours ago
News

EXC: ‘Go F**k Yourself’ — Bannon Vows to ‘Destroy’ Google Despite Its Promise to Restore Accounts Banned for Political Speech.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: WarRoom host and former Trump White House Chief Strategist Stephen K. Bannon has reacted to Google’s decision to allow conservative creators who lost their YouTube accounts during the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 election to return.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Stephen K. Bannon, Google/Alphabet, and affected creators.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Bannon spoke exclusively to The National Pulse.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Google Oligarchs Go F**k Yourself—Our Mission is to Destroy You.” – Stephen K. Bannon.

🎯IMPACT: Bannon’s remarks underscore the ongoing tension between the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement and Big Tech, despite its escalating attempts to appease President Donald J. Trump and his supporters.

IN FULL

WarRoom host and former Trump White House Chief Strategist Stephen K. Bannon has shown little desire for reconciliation with Google and holding company Alphabet after the tech giant announced it would allow conservative creators, banned during the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 election for voicing skepticism about the narrative and policies around the virus and the legitimacy of Joe Biden’s win, to return to their platforms.

In an exclusive interview with The National Pulse, Bannon did not hold back, stating, “Google Oligarchs Go Fuck Yourself—Our Mission is to Destroy You.”

The WarRoom host is one of many America First and conservative leaders removed from YouTube for political speech, alongside Dan Bongino, now the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Deputy Director, and Sebastian ‘Seb’ Gorka, now the Deputy Assistant to the President of the United States.

“Reflecting the Company’s commitment to free expression, YouTube will provide an opportunity for all creators to rejoin the platform if the company terminated their channels for repeated violations of COVID-19 and elections integrity policies that are no longer in effect,” Google wrote to the House Judiciary Committee, which had pressed the tech giant over its censorship regime.

Bannon is one of many MAGA voices who believe Big Tech, which has at least somewhat rolled back its deplatforming and partisan “fact-checks” in recent months, is merely attempting to appease the Trump administration to avoid a regulatory clampdown, with no real change of heart behind its policy shift.

Notably, Google is claiming it was pressured into acting as a censor by the Democrats when they wielded political power, saying, “Senior Biden Administration officials, including White House officials, conducted repeated and sustained outreach to Alphabet and pressed the Company regarding certain user-generated content related to the COVID-19 pandemic that did not violate its policies.”

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11 hours ago
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News

BREAKING: Pro-Ukraine Ryan Routh Guilty of All Charges After Attempted Trump Assassination.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Ryan Routh was found guilty of all charges related to his attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump in Florida last year.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ryan Routh, President Trump, Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Browne, and Judge Aileen Cannon.

📍WHEN & WHERE: September 23, 2025, in federal court.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The evidence has shown one thing and one thing only—the defendant wanted Donald Trump dead.” – Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Browne

🎯IMPACT: Routh faces life in prison.

IN FULL

UPDATE: 02:50 PM EST — Routh attempted to kill himself by stabbing a pen into his neck as the verdicts were being announced. However, as with his attempt on President Trump’s life, he appears to have been unsuccessful, with four U.S. Marshals restraining him, dragging him from the courtroom, and returning him in shackles.

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Ryan Routh, 59, has been found guilty of all charges related to the attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump. The Ukrainian recruiter was charged last year after federal prosecutors accused him of attempting to assassinate the then-presidential candidate at his West Palm Beach golf course in Florida.

Routh had pleaded not guilty to the charges, which included five federal offenses. He had set up a sniper’s nest in a bush, and President Trump came within firing range before Routh was spotted by a Secret Service agent.

Agents later found a GoPro, two backpacks, a loaded SKS-style rifle with a scope, and other equipment in the nest.

During the trial, Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher Browne emphasized to the jury that the evidence clearly indicated Routh’s intent to kill Trump. “This was not a publicity stunt,” Browne stated, adding that Routh “almost got away” with his plan.

Routh, representing himself, attempted to argue that he committed no crime as he never fired a shot. However, his rambling, 42-minute closing argument, which featured references to Ukraine, was shut down by Judge Aileen Cannon for being off-topic.

Previously, Routh faced charges for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, carrying potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison and substantial fines.

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11 hours ago
Crime
Immigration

ICE Recaptures Escaped Illegals Accused of Assaulting Female Border Agent.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Two illegal immigrants who escaped custody after allegedly choking a female Border Patrol agent have been recaptured by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Juan Carmen Pardon Mendez, 29, and Juan Carlos Padron Barron, 23, both from Mexico, along with ICE and law enforcement partners.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The escape occurred on September 22 in Conroe, Texas. Both were recaptured on Tuesday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It is sickening that another law enforcement officer has been needlessly harmed as a direct result of the continued demonization of legitimate law enforcement activities by political leaders and certain members of the media,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations acting Field Office Director Gabriel Martinez.

🎯IMPACT: Both men will be criminally prosecuted. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by law enforcement and the challenges of securing the border.

IN FULL

Two illegal immigrants, Juan Carmen Pardon Mendez, 29, and Juan Carlos Padron Barron, 23, have been recaptured by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after they escaped custody and allegedly attacked a female Border Patrol agent. ICE confirmed both men are back in custody and will face criminal prosecution.

The escape occurred on September 22 in Conroe, Texas, when one of the men managed to free himself from restraints and choke the agent who was transferring them to the Montgomery Processing Center. Both individuals were initially detained during an ICE-led operation targeting violent criminal aliens and egregious immigration offenders near Spring, Texas.

“It is sickening that another law enforcement officer has been needlessly harmed as a direct result of the continued demonization of legitimate law enforcement activities by political leaders and certain members of the media,” said ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations acting Field Office Director Gabriel Martinez, adding: “Every time they label the brave men and women who work for ICE, CBP, or Border Patrol as Nazis or bounty hunters, they might as well paint a bright target on their backs because attacks like this are inevitable and will continue to occur.”

ICE noted that Padron Barron has entered the U.S. illegally at least three times and was previously expelled in December 2022 and January 2023.

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12 hours ago
Election 2024

Kamala Blames Everyone But Herself for Landslide 2024 Election Loss.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former Vice President Kamala Harris is blaming nearly every top Democrat leader—except herself—for her disastrous 2024 presidential campaign in a new memoir, 107 Days.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Kamala Harris, former President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA), Pete Buttigieg, and others in the Democratic Party.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The memoir, released Tuesday, September 23, 2025, recounts the 107 days leading up to her landslide electoral defeat at the hands of President Donald J. Trump, along with flashbacks to key moments in her political career.

💬KEY QUOTE: “They hide you away for four years, give you impossible, s**t jobs… and still they have to ask if we’re loyal?” – Doug Emhoff, Harris’s husband.

🎯IMPACT: The book serves as both a defense of Harris’s campaign and a potential prelude to future political aspirations.

IN FULL

Kamala Harris’s new memoir, 107 Days, released on Tuesday, lays the blame for the former Democratic vice president’s landslide 2024 presidential campaign defeat on nearly every top Democratic Party leader—other than herself. The book, structured around the 107 days between Harris being selected to replace former President Joe Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket to her landslide electoral loss to President Donald J. Trump, acts less as a mea culpa than an attempt at revisionist history, portraying Harris as a victim of circumstance and Democrat infighting.

Harris does not shy away from placing blame on others, including Biden, whom she claims severely hindered her chances. According to Harris, Biden’s late decision not to run and his comments about Trump supporters being “garbage” were detrimental. Her husband, Doug Emhoff, echoed her frustrations, stating, “They hide you away for four years, give you impossible, s**t jobs… never fight back when you’re attacked, never praise your accomplishments… and still they have to ask if we’re loyal?”

Prominent figures like Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) are not spared Harris’s wrath, either. “I supported Joe because he was the strongest voice for the working class. Please focus on the working class, not just on abortion,” Sanders advised Harris—a point she ignored, insisting “reproductive rights” was a key wedge issue for Democrats. Meanwhile, Harris slams the lack of support from other powerful Democrats like Governor Newsom. “Hiking. Will call back,” Harris recalls Newsom responding in a text when she reached out asking for his help.

Harris goes on to lament the lack of talent among those considered to be her running mate, claiming Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) was overly ambitious and interacted poorly with her staff. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), according to Harris, was too anti-union to make the cut, while Pete Buttigieg was too gay. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) was eventually picked since he posed the least political threat to Harris in the long term.

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