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Religion

Trump: ‘You Hear About Anti-Semitic, But You Don’t Hear About Anti-Christian.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump delivered a speech at the Museum of the Bible, emphasizing the role of faith in America and the growth of anti-Christian hatred.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, the White House Religious Liberty Commission, and the Museum of the Bible.

📍WHEN & WHERE: September 8, 2025, at the Museum of the Bible.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I created the first-ever Department of Justice task force to eradicate anti-Christian bias. And for those people that are a little bit naive, or not well read, there is a tremendous anti-Christian bias. We don’t hear about it. We don’t think about it. You hear about anti-Semitic, but you don’t hear about anti-Christian.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: Trump’s speech highlights the issue of anti-Christian bias and his administration’s ongoing efforts to stamp it out.

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President Donald J. Trump addressed the White House Religious Liberty Commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., on Monday, emphasizing the growth of anti-Christian hatred and bias and his efforts to address it. “I created the first-ever Department of Justice task force to eradicate anti-Christian bias. And for those people that are a little bit naive, or not well read, there is a tremendous anti-Christian bias,” he told his audience. “We don’t hear about it. We don’t think about it. You hear about anti-Semitic, but you don’t hear about anti-Christian.”

President Trump stressed that there is a “strong anti-Christian bias,” but that his administration is “ending that rapidly,” adding: “We’re in a much different world today than we were one year ago.”

Infamously, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) under the former Biden-Harris government distributed the so-called Richmond Memo to over a thousand employees, describing traditional Catholics as “Radical Traditionalist” ideologues and linking them to “racially or ethnically motivated” violence.

Speaking more broadly, President Trump affirmed that “America was founded on faith, as we know, and I’ve been saying it for a long time, when faith gets weaker, our country seems to get weaker.”

The America First leader announced that he had donated his family Bible to the Museum of the Bible, remarking that the Christian holy book has “[f]or thousands of years… shaped civilization, ethics, art and literature, and it’s brought hope, healing, and transformation to untold millions and millions of lives.”

He also addressed his previously expressed desire to take federal action to crush crime in Democrat-run cities like Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, similar to his takeover of law enforcement in Washington, D.C., saying, “We’d love to go into Chicago and straighten it out.”

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Immigration

ICE Has Initiated ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ Against Illegals in This Sanctuary City:

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ in Chicago to detain illegal immigrants with criminal histories.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Trump administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D), and ICE.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced on Monday, September 8, 2025, targeting Chicago, Illinois.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This ICE operation will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois because they knew Governor Pritzker and his sanctuary policies would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets.” – DHS

🎯IMPACT: Over 1,000 arrests have been made in Chicago this year, with the operation focusing on reducing crime and enforcing immigration laws.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has initiated ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ in Chicago, Illinois, as part of President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to remove millions of illegal immigrants who entered the United States under former President Joe Biden. The operation aims to detain illegal immigrants with criminal records, targeting those who have been protected under Illinois’ sanctuary policies.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the operation on Monday morning, stating that it would focus on individuals who have taken advantage of the state’s policies to evade federal immigration laws. DHS specifically criticized Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) for shielding “criminal illegal aliens” and allowing them to remain on American streets.

“This ICE operation will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois because they knew Governor Pritzker and his sanctuary policies would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets,” DHS stated on X (formerly Twitter). The operation was launched from a naval base on Lake Michigan several miles north of Chicago. The effort comes in the wake of the tragic death of Katie Abraham, who was killed in a drunk driving hit-and-run by a Guatemalan illegal immigrant.

“DHS is launching Operation Midway Blitz in honor of Katie Abraham, who was killed in Illinois by a criminal illegal alien who should have never been in our country. This operation will target the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens in Chicago,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. She added: “For years, Governor Pritzker and his fellow sanctuary politicians released Tren de Aragua gang members, rapists, kidnappers, and drug traffickers on Chicago’s streets—putting American lives at risk and making Chicago a magnet for criminals. President Trump and Secretary Noem have a clear message: no city is a safe haven for criminal illegal aliens.”

ICE has reported over 1,000 arrests in Chicago so far this year. The city is home to an estimated 150,000 illegal immigrants, representing about eight percent of households. Gov. Pritzker has vowed to challenge the federal government’s actions in court, while President Trump has hinted at deploying National Guard troops to support ICE agents and address crime in the city.

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Politics
Religion

Trump Vows to Strengthen Prayer Rights in Public Schools.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced new measures to protect students’ rights to pray in public schools.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, students, and the Department of Education.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Monday, at the Museum of the Bible.

💬KEY QUOTE: “For most of our country’s history, the Bible was found in every classroom in the nation, yet in many schools, today’s students are instead indoctrinated with anti-religious propaganda and some are even punished for their religious beliefs.” – President Trump

🎯IMPACT: The announcement aims to bolster religious liberty in schools and address challenges faced by students practicing their faith.

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President Donald J. Trump announced on Monday, during the second official hearing of the Religious Liberty Commission at the Museum of the Bible, that he intends to take action to ensure the right to prayer in public schools. The hearing focused on religious liberty and public education, with testimony from students who shared stories of their religious beliefs being undermined.

“For most of our country’s history, the Bible was found in every classroom in the nation, yet in many schools, today’s students are instead indoctrinated with anti-religious propaganda and some are even punished for their religious beliefs,” Trump said, highlighting the case of Hannah Allen, a young girl from Texas who was reprimanded for praying with classmates during lunch. “To support students like Hannah, I’m pleased to announce this morning that the Department of Education will soon issue new guidance protecting the right to prayer in our public schools.”

The specifics of the guidance remain unclear as of the time of publication, but the announcement aligns with a recent Supreme Court decision in favor of a high school football coach disciplined for leading voluntary prayers after games. Additionally, the Trump administration introduced an “America Prays” initiative, encouraging Americans to meet weekly in groups to pray for the nation.

President Trump also addressed a recent attack at a Catholic school in Minnesota by a transgender mass shooter, vowing to take action against political violence and hate crimes. “The Trump administration will have no tolerance for terrorism or political violence, and that includes hate crimes against Christians, Jews, or anybody else,” he said.

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Immigration
SCOTUS

Supreme Court Authorizes Expanded ICE Raids.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Supreme Court ruled on Monday to allow the Trump administration to continue immigration raids in Los Angeles, California.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Trump administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and the Supreme Court.

📍WHEN & WHERE: September 8, 2025, in Washington, D.C., relevant to the Los Angeles area.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Immigration stops based on reasonable suspicion of illegal presence have been an important component of U.S. immigration enforcement for decades, across several presidential administrations.” – Justice Brett Kavanaugh

🎯IMPACT: The decision allows ICE to continue its operations while an appeals court reviews the case.

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The United States Supreme Court cleared the way on Monday for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume large-scale immigration enforcement operations in Los Angeles, California. In July, U.S. District Court Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong—appointed to the bench by former President Joe Biden—issued an order preventing ICE from conducting raids at L.A.-area Home Depots, car washes, warehouses, and other commercial facilities without demonstrating probable cause to do so.

Monday’s ruling stays the District Court order, which had been previously upheld by a federal appellate court, effectively allowing ICE to resume raids based on broad demographic criteria such as the prevalence of Spanish-speaking workers.

“Immigration stops based on reasonable suspicion of illegal presence have been an important component of U.S. immigration enforcement for decades, across several presidential administrations,” Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote in his concurring opinion to the six-to-three court majority. “The interests of individuals who are illegally in the country in avoiding being stopped by law enforcement for questioning is ultimately an interest in evading the law. That is not an especially weighty legal interest.”

The majority opinion stressed that the Immigration and Nationality Act specifically allows U.S. immigration officials broad authority to determine whether a foreign national is legally allowed in the country. This broad authority, according to the high court, includes the use of factors such as race, ethnicity, specific locations like bus stops, the type of work performed, and speaking Spanish.

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Economy
Immigration

Trump Tells Foreign Firms to Employ and Upskill Americans After Hyundai Raid.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump told companies operating in the U.S. to only use foreign labor to train American workers following the largest single-site immigration enforcement operation in Homeland Security history, which saw hundreds of South Korean illegal workers arrested at a Hyundai plant in Georgia.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Hyundai, South Korean nationals, and President Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The operation took place last Thursday at a Hyundai battery plant under construction near Savannah, Georgia. President Trump’s comments came late Sunday in a post on Truth Social.

💬KEY QUOTE: “What we ask in return is that you hire and train American Workers.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: President Trump floated a possible policy change where some high-skilled foreign labor would only be authorized in order to train American workers in the battery and computer manufacturing sectors.

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President Donald J. Trump says foreign companies operating in the United States should only use foreign workers to train their American employees. The comments were made in a late Sunday night post on Truth Social, following last Thursday’s largest single-site enforcement operation in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) history, which detained hundreds of South Korean illegal immigrant workers at a Hyundai battery plant under construction near Savannah, Georgia.

“Following the Immigration Enforcement Operation on the Hyundai Battery Plant in Georgia, I am hereby calling on all Foreign Companies investing in the United States to please respect our Nation’s Immigration Laws,” Trump wrote, continuing: “Your Investments are welcome, and we encourage you to LEGALLY bring your very smart people, with great technical talent, to build World Class products, and we will make it quickly and legally possible for you to do so. What we ask in return is that you hire and train American Workers.”

“Together, we will all work hard to make our Nation not only productive, but closer in unity than ever before,” the America First leader added.

The operation resulted in the detention of 475 workers, most of whom were South Korean nationals. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials stated that some had entered the country illegally, while others had overstayed visas or violated visa waiver conditions that prohibited employment. None of the detained workers were charged with crimes, according to Steven Schrank, the lead Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agent in Georgia.

South Korea’s government expressed concern over the detentions, with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun planning to travel to the U.S. to discuss the matter. On Sunday, South Korea announced that more than 300 detained workers would be released and repatriated via charter plane. Kang Hoon-sik, chief of staff for President Lee Jae Myung, confirmed that negotiations with U.S. officials had been finalized.

The incident has raised tensions between Washington and Seoul, coming just months after South Korea committed $350 billion in U.S. investments as part of a broader economic agreement. Trump, speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews on Sunday, suggested that the U.S. and South Korea could collaborate to allow their nationals to train American workers for roles in battery and computer manufacturing.

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3 hours ago
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Politics

BREAKING: French Government Collapses… Again.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: French Prime Minister François Bayrou has lost a confidence vote in the French legislature, bringing down another government.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: François Bayrou, French President Emmanuel Macron, and opposition parties, including Marine Le Pen’s National Rally.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The confidence vote took place on Monday in France’s National Assembly.

💬KEY QUOTE: “What’s the point of bringing down the government? These are political groups that not only don’t agree on anything but, far worse than that, are waging open civil war against each other,” Prime Minister Bayrou complained before he was ousted.

🎯IMPACT: Macron may need to appoint a fifth prime minister in less than two years, or attempt to dissolve the lower house and call early elections.

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France is plunging into political chaos again, with Prime Minister François Bayrou losing a confidence vote in the National Assembly. Having called the vote himself to galvanize backing for his 2026 budget plan, Bayrou’s government was instead brought down, 364 to 194.

Bayrou, appointed by President Emmanuel Macron in December, recently voiced his exasperation with France’s fractured political landscape in an interview, complaining: “What’s the point of bringing down the government? These are political groups that not only don’t agree on anything but, far worse than that, are waging open civil war against each other.”

The gridlock in the French legislature is a result of far-left and establishment parties attempting to shut out the populist National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen, despite the fact that they became the single-largest party in the National Assembly after Macron called a snap legislative election last year.

Bayrou must now tender his resignation to Macron, who faces two options: attempting to appoint a successor, who will struggle to maintain a majority in the legislature, or attempting to dissolve the National Assembly and call another early election. Macron is reluctant to call another snap election, considering the last one resulted in the far left and populists overtaking the previous establishment party centered on his Renaissance party, formerly En Marche!

France’s sovereign debt stands at about $3.685 trillion, or nearly 114 percent of GDP. Public spending accounted for approximately 57 percent of GDP last year, driven in part by expansive welfare spending—much of it absorbed by migrants and their descendants.

The National Rally (RN) is now the strongest force in French politics. Some polls suggest that Marine Le Pen’s populists could win a majority if new parliamentary elections are held. Despite being banned from running for office after being convicted in a dubious embezzlement case, Le Pen herself is pushing for fresh elections.

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Trump Trade Advisor Navarro Appeals J6 Committee Conviction.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Senior Counselor to the President for Trade and Manufacturing Peter Navarro has asked a federal appeals court to compel the Department of Justice (DOJ) to explain why it no longer supports his 2022 conviction for defying a subpoena from the January 6 committee.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Peter Navarro, President Donald J. Trump, the DOJ, and federal prosecutors.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The filing was made on Sunday night to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.

💬KEY QUOTE: “DOJ told the courts my appeal raised no substantial questions, forcing me to surrender and lose four months of freedom. Now the same DOJ attorney of record wants to yank his own brief. You don’t make that pivot unless serious constitutional questions exist.” – Peter Navarro

🎯IMPACT: The case could set a precedent on the separation of powers and the immunity of White House advisers from congressional subpoenas.

IN FULL

Peter Navarro, Senior Counselor to President Donald J. Trump for Trade and Manufacturing, filed a request with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Sunday night, demanding an explanation from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its decision to stop defending his conviction for contempt of Congress. Navarro was convicted in 2022 for defying a subpoena from the corrupt former House select committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riots.

In his 13-page filing, Navarro argued that the DOJ’s abrupt withdrawal undermines transparency and fairness in the legal process. The filing also raised concerns about the constitutional implications of prosecuting senior White House advisers for contempt of Congress, particularly regarding executive privilege, immunity, and separation of powers.

Navarro was subpoenaed in 2022 for his role in allegedly attempting to delay Congress’s certification of the 2020 election results. He claimed executive privilege shielded him from testifying, asserting that President Trump had invoked the privilege. However, the trial judge ruled that the privilege did not apply to the January 6 committee’s subpoena, leading to Navarro’s conviction on two counts of contempt of Congress.

After Trump returned to office and Navarro rejoined the White House, federal prosecutors revealed they no longer supported the Biden-era DOJ’s position and suggested appointing an external lawyer to defend the conviction. Navarro contended that the DOJ is obligated to provide a detailed explanation for its reversal, citing Supreme Court precedent aimed at guiding lower courts on such issues.

“DOJ told the courts my appeal raised no substantial questions, forcing me to surrender and lose four months of freedom. Now the same DOJ attorney of record wants to yank his own brief. You don’t make that pivot unless serious constitutional questions exist,” Navarro said in a statement.

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5 hours ago
Economy
Immigration

Trump Moves to Deport Hundreds of Korean Illegal Workers.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Trump administration officials will deport 300 South Korean migrants who were working illegally at a taxpayer-funded construction site in Georgia.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), South Korean workers, Hyundai Motor Group, LG Energy Solution Ltd., and Border Czar Tom Homan.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The arrests occurred at a construction site in Ellabell, Georgia, where a factory funded by over $1 billion in government aid is being built.

💬KEY QUOTE: “These companies that hire illegal aliens, they undercut the competition of paying U.S. citizen salaries,” said Tom Homan.

🎯IMPACT: The deportations are expected to delay Hyundai’s construction project and highlight the ongoing issue of illegal labor undercutting American wages.

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The Trump administration will move to deport an estimated 300 South Korean illegal immigrants found to be working illegally at a Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution Ltd. factory construction site in Ellabell, Georgia. The arrests, which took place on Thursday, saw over 500 people detained, including 23 Mexicans in addition to the South Koreans. According to the Trump administration, those detained at the facility—which received $1 billion in U.S. taxpayer funding—either lacked proper immigrant work visas, had expired work visas, or were working despite only holding non-work visas.

The Hyundai immigration raid and arrests sparked a diplomatic row with South Korea’s government, and pushback from pro-illegal immigrant labor advocates like the CATO Institute, who argue it is economically desirable to replace American workers with cheap foreign labor. Trump White House Border Czar Tom Homan emphasized the economic impact of such hiring practices, stating, “These companies that hire illegal aliens, they undercut the competition of paying U.S. citizen salaries.”

Homan also shared his personal experience, saying, “I had to call five different companies before I had a company that guaranteed me a legal workforce. I talked to one company, just a father and son, who laid off 20 citizen employees because they couldn’t afford—they couldn’t win a bid, because the competition were bidding a lot less for a job because they were paying their employees a lot less to work because they’re illegally in the United States.”

The South Korean workers reportedly entered the U.S. using B-1/B-2 tourist/business visas or Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) waivers. Hyundai, a repeat violator of labor rules, is expected to face delays and increased costs as it replaces the deported workers with American labor. The arrests are part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to enforce immigration laws and prioritize high-skill, high-productivity sectors in the U.S. economy.

Hyundai has faced scrutiny before for labor violations, including the use of child labor in Alabama factories. Corporate executives often shield themselves from accountability by outsourcing hiring to third-party staffing agencies. Despite pushback from pro-illegal immigrant labor advocates, the Trump administration has emphasized the importance of enforcing laws to protect American workers and wages.

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Crime
World

Gunmen Murder Six at Jerusalem Bus Stop.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in north Jerusalem, killing six people and wounding several others, including a pregnant woman.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The attackers were identified as two Palestinian militants. Israeli police, emergency responders, and civilians at the scene were also involved.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The attack occurred late Monday morning at the Ramot Junction on Yigal Street, north Jerusalem, on September 8, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Innocent civilians, women, men, and children were brutally murdered and wounded in cold blood on a bus in Jerusalem by vile and evil terrorists,” said Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

🎯IMPACT: The attack is one of the deadliest incidents since the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas, and heightens tensions in the region.

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Six people were killed and several others injured, including a pregnant woman, in a terror attack the morning of September 8 at a bus stop in northern Jerusalem. The shooting occurred at Ramot Junction on Yigal Street, where two Palestinian gunmen arrived in a vehicle and opened fire on civilians. A security officer and an armed civilian returned fire, killing both attackers at the scene.

Israeli emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA) initially reported five fatalities, later updated to six by Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. Seven other victims were listed in serious condition, with no immediate updates on their medical status.

President Isaac Herzog condemned the attack, calling it a “painful and difficult morning” and stating, “Innocent civilians, women, men, and children were brutally murdered and wounded in cold blood on a bus in Jerusalem by vile and evil terrorists.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened an emergency security meeting following the incident.

The terror group Hamas praised the attack, labeling it a “natural response” to ongoing Israeli actions in Gaza and elsewhere. Hamas has been at war with Israel since launching a surprise attack on October 7, 2023, that left over 1,200 people dead, mostly civilians. Israel has since carried out extensive military operations in Gaza, where the Hamas-run health ministry claims more than 64,000 people have been killed. Israeli forces have also carried out operations in the West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria.

The attack in Jerusalem comes as Israel intensifies its offensive in Gaza, particularly in Gaza City. Israeli forces have declared the city a “dangerous combat zone” and are reportedly conducting the early stages of a larger ground operation. Defense officials say roughly 60,000 reservists have been called up in preparation for what could be a full-scale assault.

Over the past several days, Israeli airstrikes have demolished several high-rise buildings in Gaza City that Hamas was reportedly using for military purposes. Hamas has denied those reports. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, with reports of widespread food shortages and increasing civilian casualties.

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UK

UK Judge Wishes 9/11 and 7/7 Terrorist ‘All the Best’ Ahead of His Release.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A High Court judge in England wished Haroon Aswat, a convicted terrorist linked to the 9/11 attacks on the United States and the 7/7 attacks on the United Kingdom, “all the best” ahead of his release.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Haroon Aswat, Judge Sir Robert Jay, Reform Party leader Nigel Farage.

📍WHEN & WHERE: April 1, 2025, at the Royal Courts of Justice in London.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I have to wish you all the best and say to you that the way forward is to keep on your medication, listen to the advice you are going to get, and keep out of the sort of things you were doing.” – Sir Robert Jay.

🎯IMPACT: Concerns have been raised over Aswat threatening public safety, with calls for judicial accountability and scrutiny of monitoring loopholes for psychiatric patients.

IN FULL

Haroon Aswat, a jihadist who has admitted to playing a role in the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States and the 7/7 terrorist attacks on the United Kingdom, is about to be let loose among the British public. In a hearing at London’s Royal Courts of Justice in April, a transcript of which was only recently obtained by the press, High Court judge Sir Robert Jay shockingly wished Aswat “all the best.”

Aswat’s connection to the 7/7 bombings in 2005—which saw suicide bombers target three subway trains and a double-decker bus, killing over 50 and injuring close to 800—was uncovered via phone records, while his connection to 9/11 was discovered in documents belonging to the attack’s lead planner, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, in a Pakistani safehouse. He also attempted to set up a jihadist training camp in Oregon, having previously attended one in Afghanistan, in collaboration with the notorious hook-handed jihadist Abu Hamza.

Extradited to the United States to face U.S. charges in 2014, after the European Court of Human Rights initially blocked the transfer, he entered a guilty plea, but was returned to the United Kingdom in 2022. He is currently detained at Bethlem Royal Hospital in South London, but is now poised for release, with court documents indicating that he intends to stay with relatives in Batley, West Yorkshire. He will not even be subjected to an ankle monitor because of a loophole related to convicts with psychiatric issues.

The Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command has voiced “grave concerns” over his impending freedom, with a senior detective noting he has “spoken positively of his time with al-Qaeda in Afghanistan and expressed aspirations to reconnect with them.”

However, Judge Sir Robert Jay appears for more relaxed about the terrorist being at large in society again, saying at the April hearing, “I have to wish you all the best and say to you that the way forward is to keep on your medication, listen to the advice you are going to get, and keep out of the sort of things you were doing.”

Reform Party leader Nigel Farage has called for the judge’s dismissal, arguing, “The public demands tougher justice than this by far. Aswat should be in a high-security jail until he dies and Mr Justice Jay should be sacked.”

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September 6, 2025
Immigration
News

This European Country Has Adopted a Law to Lock Up Rejected Asylum Seekers Who Don’t Leave.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Legislators in Greece have passed a law imposing strict penalties on migrants who remain in the country after their asylum applications are denied.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Migration Minister Thanos Plevris, Greek lawmakers, and migrants.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The law was passed on Wednesday in Greece, following a summer of increased migrant arrivals on the island of Crete.

💬KEY QUOTE: “All European countries now understand that it is not possible to have open borders, it’s not possible to welcome illegal migrants with flowers.” – Thanos Plevris

🎯IMPACT: Migrants face up to five years in prison, increased fines, and stricter monitoring.

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The Greek Parliament has passed a law imposing tough penalties on migrants who remain in the country after their asylum claims are rejected. Under the new rules, rejected applicants who fail to leave within 14 days of their applications being denied face up to five years in prison and fines equivalent to over $30,000. The Greek government will also begin using electronic ankle monitors to track individuals awaiting deportation.

The legislation is part of a wider campaign by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s administration to crack down on illegal immigration. In July, Greece suspended asylum applications for three months following a sharp rise in arrivals, with more than 2,600 migrants landing on Crete in the first week alone. Mitsotakis defended the move, saying it was necessary to send a clear signal to human traffickers that “the passage to Greece is closed.”

Migration Minister Thanos Plevris strongly backed the new law, explaining, “There are those who are downtrodden, and then there are some who are spoiled, who think that Europe owes them.”

“We need to put emphasis on the voluntary returns, but there will be consequences for those who do not choose to return to their countries,” he added.

Another significant change under the new law is the elimination of a longstanding provision that allowed illegal immigrants to apply for legal status after seven years of continuous residence in Greece. Authorities say the goal is to prevent abuse of the system and reduce incentives for illegal entry.

Early signs suggest the measures are already having an impact. By late August, migrant arrivals on Crete had dropped to around 500, down from over 2,600 in early July. Crete has become a key smuggler route as other European Union (EU) governments implement stricter border controls.

“All European countries now understand that it is not possible to have open borders, it’s not possible to welcome illegal migrants with flowers,” Plevris said. “There should be a clear message that countries have borders, (that) Europe has exceeded its capabilities and will not accept any more illegal migrants.”

Greece previously warned that ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, particularly in Gaza, could lead to a new surge in migration toward Europe.

Image by Georgios Giannopoulos (Ggia).

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