❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced late Wednesday that negotiators for Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on phase one of his proposed peace plan.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Thani, Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin, Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, and negotiators for Israel and Hamas.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The agreement was reached late Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed-upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace.” — President Trump
🎯IMPACT: According to reports from Israeli television, the official signing event is scheduled for midday tomorrow in Sharm el-Sheikh.
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President Donald J. Trump announced late Wednesday that negotiators for Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on phase one of his proposed peace plan. “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed-upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace,” President Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
He continued: “All Parties will be treated fairly! This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen.”
“Blessed are the peacemakers, Trump added. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu subsequently confirmed the agreement.
According to reports from Israeli television, the official signing event is scheduled for midday tomorrow in Sharm el-Sheikh. Meanwhile, Khalil Al-Hayya, a senior Hamas official, is reportedly in discussions with Egyptian intelligence officials to complete the roster of Palestinian detainees to be swapped in the deal. It is believed that the 20 surviving hostages in Hamas custody are expected to be freed either on Saturday or Sunday.
Starting at noon tomorrow, five border points for humanitarian aid will be activated to facilitate urgent supplies into Gaza.
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The American Postal Workers Union has launched a national ad campaign promoting mail-in voting, despite the election security issues it presents.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The left-wing American Postal Workers Union, representing 200,000 members, will air a 30-second TV ad campaign encouraging Americans to vote by mail. The ad comes amid attempts by President Donald J. Trump to combat illegal voting via fraudulent absentee ballots.
📺 DETAIL: This campaign comes amid ongoing debates about mail-in voting, with President Trump recently signing an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified voters and restrict absentee ballot distribution. Trump has regularly criticized mail-in voting as a source of fraud. The ad campaign will first air in Ohio before expanding to other states. The union’s move comes amid a coalition of Democratic-led states, advocacy groups, and political organizations launching legal challenges against Trump’s executive order, arguing it violates the Constitution by interfering with states’ authority over elections. However, Jonathan Smith, president of the American Postal Workers, claims the TV ad was created before President Trump issued his executive order.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “It is our position that it is not the job of the postal workers to verify voter eligibility. It is our job to move mail from one destination to the next.” – Jonathan Smith, President of the American Postal Workers Union
🎯 IMPACT: The ad campaign aims to reassure voters about the supposed reliability of mail-in voting, despite the opportunity it presents for widespread voter fraud through incorrect voter rolls and absentee ballots. Ahead of the mid-term elections in November, mail-in ballots may play a key role in the outcome if President Trump’s executive order is successfully challenged.
📺 FLASHBACK: Research by the Heartland Institute in 2024 confirmed that mail-in voting in 2020 was tainted by widespread fraud, with around a fifth of absentee voters telling pollsters they violated electoral law by voting in a state where they were no longer resident, filling out someone else’s ballot, or forging someone else’s signature.
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1. New Swalwell Accuser Describes Being Raped – ‘I Thought I Died.’
Lonna Drewes has accused Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) of rape, alleging he spiked her drink and attacked her in a hotel room in 2018.
PULSE POINTS: ‘I THOUGHT I DIED.’
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Lonna Drewes, a former model and software company owner, has become the latest woman to come forward against Democrat Representative Eric Swalwell, accusing him of violently raping her in 2018. She made the allegations during a press conference in Beverly Hills on Tuesday. Swalwell resigned from Congress on Monday amid the growing scandal.
📺 DETAIL: Drewes alleges that she was “incapacitated” when Swalwell attacked her, recalling, “In 2018, while I was living and working as a model in Beverly Hills, and I also owned a fashion software company, I had contact with Eric Swalwell on three separate occasions… On the third occasion, I believe he drugged my drink.” She said she “knew he was married at the time and that his wife was pregnant” at the time of the attack, emphasizing that she would never have engaged in a consensual encounter with him, and that he choked her unconscious while raping her.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “He raped me, and he choked me. And while he was choking me, I lost consciousness. And I thought I died. I did not consent to any sexual activity.” – Lonna Drewes
🎯 IMPACT: Drewes’s attorney stated that a police report will be filed with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office “immediately.” Swalwell already faces an investigation in Manhattan for another alleged attack. The slew of allegations pushed him to end his bid for Governor of California and resign from Congress, although he denies any criminal wrongdoing.
2. Trump Blasts Italy’s Meloni, Calls NATO a ‘Paper Tiger.’
President Trump expressed disappointment in Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and NATO.
PULSE POINTS: I THOUGHT SHE HAD COURAGE.
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has sharply criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accusing her of lacking courage and failing to support U.S. efforts in NATO and against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
📺 DETAIL: Trump expressed his disappointment in an exclusive interview with Italy’s Corriere Della Sera. He stated that Meloni has not been supportive of U.S. initiatives within NATO. She recently distanced herself from him following a referendum defeat and his remarks about the Pope. He went on to criticize NATO as a “paper tiger” and suggested that Meloni’s stance could endanger Italy. He also mentioned the pair haven’t spoken recently, adding: “I’m shocked by her. I thought she had courage, I was wrong… it’s very different from what I thought.”
💬 KEY QUOTE: “She thinks America should do the work for her… She is the one who is unacceptable, because she doesn’t care if Iran has a nuclear weapon and would blow up Italy in two minutes if it had the chance.” – Donald Trump
🎯 IMPACT: Trump’s comments highlight a growing rift between him and Meloni, potentially affecting U.S.-Italy relations and NATO dynamics, especially concerning collective defense strategies. Meloni also suspended Italy’s defense pact with Israel on Monday, citing the safety of Italian UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon after allegations that Israelis opened fire on Italian troops.
3. Trump Allies Form ‘Mass Deportation Coalition,’ Urging President to Go FURTHER.
The Mass Deportation Coalition is urging President Trump to adhere to his campaign promises amid concerns of waning deportation rhetoric.
PULSE POINTS: PROMISES MADE…
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Mass Deportation Coalition is pushing President Donald J. Trump to fulfill his campaign promise of mass deportations, as the administration appears to be softening its stance on the issue. Notably, following the fatal shooting of two pro-illegal immigration agitators in Minnesota, the administration wound down its deportation mission in the state, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair reportedly told Republican lawmakers to deemphasize deporting all illegal immigrants rather than only dangerous criminals.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Our basic goal of the mass deportation coalition is to actually provide Trump with what we call kind of a right flank, saying, ‘No, Mr. President, you’re listening to the wrong people.’” – Mark Morgan, former head of ICE and CBP.
🎯 IMPACT: The coalition’s efforts highlight an emerging division between the Trump administration and its America First base, as the White House focuses on foreign policy objectives such as defeating Iran, and concerns grow among the base of flagging interest in deporting illegal immigrants at scale.
📺 DETAIL: Led by figures like Mike Howell of the Oversight Project, the Mass Deportation Coalition includes GOP think tanks and advocacy groups, aiming for at least one million deportations annually. They argue that public support for strict immigration enforcement remains high, despite opposition from liberal activists and donors who exploit foreign labor.
📺 FLASHBACK: In early March, James Blair posted on social media that “Republicans want to keep deporting the violent/criminal illegals that Joe Biden & the Democrats in Congress let in”—signaling a shift away from 2024 election promises that all illegal immigrants would be deported, in favor of a much narrower definition of “mass” deportations.
4. Scandal: Biden DOJ Targeted Pro-Lifers.
New evidence reveals the extent to which the Biden-era DOJ used federal law enforcement to go after pro-life activists.
PULSE POINTS: WEAPONIZED.
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: New details have emerged revealing how the Biden Department of Justice systematically targeted pro-life activists using federal law enforcement resources. The revelations raise further questions about the politicization of the DOJ under the previous administration.
🎯 IMPACT: The case adds to a growing body of evidence that the Biden DOJ weaponized federal agencies against political opponents, including the FBI’s targeting of concerned parents at school board meetings and the prosecution of peaceful pro-life demonstrators under the FACE Act. Read the full story here.
5. Dems Push ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ to Silence Citizen Journalists Exposing Fraud.
Instead of clamping down on fraud, California Democrats are going after the citizen journalists exposing it.
PULSE POINTS: THEY NAMED A BILL AFTER HIM.
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: California Democrats have voted for a highly controversial law that would clamp down on citizen journalists exposing fraud and abuse. Dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act” after the popular citizen journalist known for his undercover videos, the legislation would impose new restrictions on undercover recordings and hidden-camera investigations targeting government operations.
🎯 IMPACT: Critics say the bill is a direct attack on the First Amendment and an attempt to shield government fraud from public scrutiny. The fact that Democrats named the bill after a specific journalist underscores the personal nature of the legislative effort. Read the full story here.
6. Authorities Claimed a Child Murderer Was Simply ‘Autistic.’ Then He Attacked, Killing Three.
An inquiry has found that multiple agencies failed to act on clear warnings about Axel Rudakubana’s violent tendencies, leading to the infamous child stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.
PULSE POINTS: THEY WERE WARNED.
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: An inquiry led by retired high court judge Sir Adrian Fulford found that warnings about child murderer Axel Rudakubana’s violent behavior were repeatedly ignored by various agencies in the lead up to a deadly stabbing attack on a children’s dance class in Southport, England, which killed three children and injured 10 others in 2024. Rudakubana was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum sentence of 52 years.
📺 DETAIL: The inquiry highlighted systemic failures in addressing Rudakubana’s behavior, which was often excused due to his autism diagnosis. Despite numerous red flags, including possession of weapons and violent outbursts, agencies failed to intervene effectively. Notably, his former school principal told the inquiry she had previously identified Rudakubana as “very high risk,” but was “shut down” by a mental health worker who accused her of racially profiling a “black boy with a knife.”
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Far from recognising that [Rudakubana] was responsible for his own actions… agencies regularly used his autism as an explanation or even an excuse for his conduct, including his violence. This was both unacceptable and superficial,” said Sir Adrian Fulford.
🎯 IMPACT: The failure to act on Rudakubana’s behavior resulted in the gruesome deaths of three young girls during the attack. The inquiry calls for a reevaluation of how agencies handle similar cases and stresses the need for better communication and accountability.
‼️ BLAME: Government agencies such as Lancashire Police, counterterrorism (PREVENT) officers, social services workers, and mental health staff in Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) were all held responsible by the inquiry.
7. Spain is About to Give Amnesty to Half a Million Illegals.
The Spanish government is preparing to legalize hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants in one of Europe’s largest amnesty programs.
PULSE POINTS: SHAMNESTY, EUROPEAN EDITION.
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Spain’s socialist government is preparing to grant amnesty to approximately 500,000 illegal immigrants, making it one of the largest mass legalization programs in European history. The move comes as illegal immigration continues to surge across the continent.
🎯 IMPACT: Critics argue the amnesty will act as a magnet for further illegal immigration, rewarding those who broke the law while punishing legal immigrants who followed the process. The policy contrasts sharply with the Trump administration’s push for mass deportation and tougher border enforcement. Read the full story here.
8. Clinton-Era Commerce Chief Says Iran War Could Cost $1 Trillion.
Professor Linda Bilmes of the Harvard Kennedy School warns that the true costs of the Iran war are being significantly underestimated.
PULSE POINTS: THE TRILLION-DOLLAR WAR.
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A Harvard study estimates that the U.S.-Iran war could cost over $1 trillion. Early Pentagon-reported expenses hit $11.3 billion in just six days of conflict. Professor Linda Bilmes of the Harvard Kennedy School and former Assistant Secretary in the Clinton Commerce Department warns that the true costs, including replacement of military assets and long-term liabilities, are significantly underestimated.
📺 DETAIL: Bilmes’s analysis suggests that the Pentagon’s reported costs are based on outdated inventory values, underestimating actual replacement expenses. The cost of replenishing interceptors and missiles is far higher than the production costs of Iran’s cheaper drones. The study also highlights the long-term financial strain from rebuilding damaged infrastructure and providing disability benefits to troops exposed to hazards.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The result is that the interest costs alone will add billions of dollars to the total cost of this war. And unlike the upfront costs, these are costs we are explicitly passing on to the next generation.” – Professor Linda Bilmes
🎯 IMPACT: The financial implications of the Iran war could lead to unprecedented military spending, with the White House requesting a defense budget increase to $1.5 trillion. Such an expansion would mark the largest military budget increase since the Second World War.
📺 FLASHBACK: The Iraq war cost over $2 trillion when U.S. public debt was under $4 trillion. The current U.S. debt exceeds $31 trillion, underscoring the significantly higher financial risks of the Iran conflict.
FIFA officials are reportedly considering asking President Donald J. Trump for a temporary halt to ICE raids during the 2026 World Cup to address concerns over fan safety and alleged human rights issues.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Senior FIFA executives have discussed the possibility of FIFA President Gianni Infantino asking President Donald J.Trump to halt U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids during the 2026 soccer World Cup. The request follows leftist and human rights groups complaining about U.S. deportation policies, alleging that fans traveling to the U.S. for the tournament feel unsafe.
📺 DETAIL: FIFA officials have reportedly discussed framing the request as a joint announcement with the White House to present the moratoriumas a positive step for both FIFA and the Trump administration. Infantino, who has a close relationship with Trump, has indicated he is open to making the request. However, it is unclear whether the White House would agree to such a proposal, given the administration’s strong focus on immigration enforcement. Notably, ICE did back off from its plans to operate at the Super Bowl this year.
🎯 IMPACT: If implemented, a moratorium on ICE raids during the World Cup would also spark criticism from those in Trump’s MAGA base who support mass deportations, who already fear the administration is watering down its commitments in this area. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, meaning illegal immigrants would be left at large for a considerable length of time.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be one of the greatest and most spectacular events in the history of mankind, right here in the United States of America.” – White House spokesman Davis Ingle
📺 FLASHBACK: Some European countries toyed with the idea of boycotting the World Cup last year over President Trump‘s statements regarding the Danish territory of Greenland, which he hopes to acquire, though none have officially followed through.
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President Trump expressed disappointment in Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and NATO.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED:President Donald J. Trump has sharplycriticizedItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, accusing her of lacking courage and failing to support U.S. efforts in NATO and against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
📰 DETAIL: Trump expressed his disappointment in an exclusive interview with Corriere Della Sera of Italy. He stated that Meloni has not been supportive of U.S. initiatives within NATO. She recently distanced herself from him following a referendumdefeat and his remarks about the Pope. He went on to criticize NATO as a “paper tiger” and suggested that Meloni’s stance could endanger Italy. He also mentioned the pair haven’t spoken recently, adding: “I’m shocked by her. I thought she had courage, I was wrong… it’s very different from what I thought.”
💬 KEY QUOTE: “She thinks America should do the work for her… She is the one who is unacceptable, because she doesn’t care if Iran has a nuclear weapon and would blow up Italy in two minutes if it had the chance.” – Donald Trump.
🎯 IMPACT: Trump’s comments highlight a growing rift between him and Meloni, potentially affecting U.S.-Italy relations and NATO dynamics, especially concerning collective defense strategies.
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Professor Linda Bilmes of the Harvard Kennedy School warns that the true costs of the Iran war are being significantly underestimated, and could run to over $1 trillion.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A Harvard study estimates that the U.S.-Iran war could cost over $1 trillion. Notably, early Pentagon-reported expenses hit $11.3 billion in just six days of conflict. Professor Linda Bilmes of the Harvard Kennedy School and former Assistant Secretary and Chief Financial Officer in the Clinton Commerce Department warns that the true costs, including replacement of military assets and long-term liabilities, are significantly underestimated.
📰 DETAIL: Bilmes’s analysis suggests that the Pentagon’s reported costs are based on outdated inventory values, underestimating actual replacement expenses. For instance, the cost of replenishing interceptors and missiles is far higher than the production costs of Iran’s cheaper drones. The study also highlights the long-term financial strain from rebuilding damaged infrastructure and providing disability benefits to troops exposed to hazards.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The result is that the interest costs alone will add billions of dollars to the total cost of this war. And unlike the upfront costs, these are costs we are explicitly passing on to the next generation.” – Professor Linda Bilmes.
🎯 IMPACT: The financial implications of the Iran war could lead to unprecedented military spending, with the White House requesting a defense budget increase to $1.5 trillion. Such an expansion would mark the largest military budget increase since the Second World War, amid concerns over the current public debt.
📺 FLASHBACK: The Iraq war, which cost over $2 trillion, occurred when U.S. public debt was under $4 trillion. By contrast, the current U.S. debt exceeds $31 trillion, underscoring the significantly higher financial risks of the Iran conflict. Bilmes is also the co-author of The Three Trillion Dollar War, about the Iraq invasion.
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Italy’s suspension of its defense cooperation with Israel is part of a broader trend of European countries decoupling from the Jewish State.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the suspension of the automatic renewal of a long-standing defense agreement with Israel, citing the need to stabilize the Middle East and ensure the safety of Italian UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) soldiers. The announcement follows Israel’s continued military action in Lebanon following a ceasefire in Iran, and allegations that Israelis opened fire on Italian troops serving as UN peacekeepers in the country.
📺 DETAIL: Israeli officials have downplayed the significance of the suspended agreement, describing it as a non-substantive memorandum of understanding. The suspension of the agreement, dating back to 2003, is a major shift in Italian policy toward Israel and follows repeated criticisms from Meloniand her government. Prior criticism has included an incident in which Israeli troops struck a Catholic church in Gaza, killing three people, and a more recent incident in which the Catholic Latin Patriarch Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa was stopped from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulcher on Palm Sunday.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “In light of the complex reality we are experiencing, the government has decided to suspend the automatic renewal of the defense agreement with Israel.” – Giorgia Meloni.
🎯 IMPACT: Meloni emphasized the importance of reopening the Strait of Hormuz for critical supplies, including fuel and fertilizers essential to Italy’s agricultural sector. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani had earlier condemned Israeli attacks on UNIFIL troops, including Italians, and summoned Israel’s ambassador for an explanation. The suspension signals a shift in Italy’s relationship with Israel and comes after a decade of support for the country. It also reflects a broader European trend away from supporting Israel in the Middle East. Notably, Italy was also one of the European countries to obstruct the Trump administration from using air bases to conduct strikes on Iran, an operation coordinated alongside Israel.
Lafarge has become the first corporation to be convicted of financing terrorism in France.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: French cement giant Lafarge has been convicted of financing terrorism after paying $6.5 million to various jihadist groups, including the Islamic State (ISIS), to maintain operations at its Syrian plant during the civil war. Eight former employees, including ex-CEO Bruno Lafont, were also found guilty, with Lafont sentenced to six years in prison.
📺 DETAIL: Lafarge purchased the plant in Jalabiya, northern Syria, in 2008 for $680 million, beginning operations in 2010 just before the Syrian civil war erupted. Payments were made between 2013 and 2014 to secure safe passage and purchase materials from quarries under ISIS and other jihadist control. The court emphasized that these payments constituted a “commercial partnership” with terrorist groups, enabling them to finance attacks across the Middle East and Europe. In 2022, Lafarge admitted in a U.S. court to supporting terrorist groups and agreed to pay a $777.8 million penalty. The payments were made during a time when ISIS controlled significant territory in Syria and Iraq, declaring a so-called “caliphate.” Alongside ISIS, Lafarge also gave money to the al-Nusra front, an al-Qaeda affiliate whose former leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, is now the President of Syria.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “It is clear to the court that the sole purpose of the funding of a terrorist organization was to keep the Syrian plant running for economic reasons. Payments to terrorist entities enabled Lafarge to continue its operations.” – Judge Isabelle Prevost-Desprez.
🎯 IMPACT: The ruling marks the first time a corporation has been convicted in France for financing terrorism, setting a new precedent for corporate accountability in an area that may be controlled by terrorists or other illegal and illegitimate entities. Lafarge, now owned by Swiss conglomerate Holcim, was also fined over €1 million, and a separate investigation into its complicity in crimes against humanity is ongoing.
Olivia Troye, once a Republican adviser to Vice President Mike Pence, is running for Congress in Virginia’s 7th District, as a Democrat.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Olivia Troye, an aide to former Vice President Mike Pence turned vocal critic of President Donald J. Trump, has announced her candidacy for Congress as a Democratin Virginia’s 7th District. Troye claims she is “MAGA’s top enemy” and has “faced countless death threats from MAGA” and that she voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016.
📺 DETAIL: Troye previously worked for the Republican National Committee and the George W. Bush administration, left the Trump White House in 2020, claiming ethical concerns. She later endorsed Joe Biden. After leaving the Trump administration, she would appear on left-wing networks to attack the President, with a framed picture of now-former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Anthony Fauci hanging on her wall in the background.
🎯 IMPACT: Troye’s run tests the viability of “Never Trump” Republicans in Democrat politics. Notably, her congressional campaign is in a district that leans Democratic, with a redrawn map that significantly favors the party. While Pence, her former boss, has not defected, his political activism is now entirely focused on undermining the Trump administration’s tariffs and Make America Healthy Again agenda, as well as discouraging peace initiatives in Iran.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The evil I saw in that White House was staggering. In 2020, I finally said, ‘Enough.’ And they came for me.” – Olivia Troye
📺 FLASHBACK: The first Trump administration stated following Troye’s departure that she did not leave of her own volition, but was effectively let go “because she was no longer capable of keeping up with her day-to-day duties.” In the 2024 election campaign, she was one of around 200 former aides associated with uniparty figures, including Mitt Romney and John McCain, to sign a letter endorsing Kamala Harris.
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Lonna Drewes has accused Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) of rape, alleging he spiked her drink and attacked her in a hotel room in 2018.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Lonna Drewes, a former model and software company owner, has become the latest woman to come forward against Democrat Representative Eric Swalwell, accusing him of violently raping her in 2018. She made these allegations during a press conference in Beverly Hills, California, on Tuesday.
📰 DETAIL: Drewes alleges that she was “incapacitated” when Swalwell attacked her, recalling, “In 2018, while I was living and working as a model in Beverly Hills, and I also owned a fashion software company, I had contact with Eric Swalwell on three separate occasions… On the third occasion, I believe he drugged my drink.” She said she “knew he was married at the time and that his wife was pregnant” at the time of the attack, emphasizing that she would never have engaged in a consensual encounter with him, and that he choked her unconscious while raping her.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “He raped me, and he choked me. And while he was choking me, I lost consciousness. And I thought I died. I did not consent to any sexual activity.” – Lonna Drewes
🎯 IMPACT: Drewes’s attorney stated that a police report will be filed with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office “immediately.” Swalwell already faces an investigation in Manhattan for another alleged attack. The slew of allegations against him have pushed him to end his bid for Governor of California and resign from Congress, although he denies any criminal wrongdoing.
A federal appeals court has ordered an end to Judge James Boasberg’s contempt investigation into the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport illegal immigrants.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered Judge James Boasberg to cease his “intrusive criminal contempt investigation” into Trump administration officials who used the Alien Enemies Act to deport illegal immigrants. The decision was made by a 2-1 vote, with Judges Rao and Walker, both appointed by President Donald J. Trump, in favor, and Judge Childs, appointed by former President Joe Biden, dissenting.
📰 DETAIL: Judge Boasberg had previously issued a vaguely-worded temporary restraining order (TRO) to halt the deportation of Venezuelan nationals linked to the Tren de Aragua gang to El Salvador mid-flight, accusing the administration of criminal contempt when it transferred custody of the migrants to Salvadoran authorities on arrival. The Barack Obama-appointed judge pursued his contempt investigation aggressively, even threatening to breach attorney-client privilege, based on his personal reinterpretation of what the order meant. The appeals court ruled strongly against him, stating, “The TRO simply said nothing about transferring custody… In our constitutional system of government, criminal liability cannot turn on the unstated intentions (or post hoc assertions) of a district court judge. The pursuit of this improper investigation is a clear abuse of discretion.”
💬 KEY QUOTE: “It’s clear: time to impeach Rogue Judge Boasberg.” – Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO)
🎯 IMPACT: The ruling effectively halts any further legal action against Trump officials regarding the deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, in a significant legal victory for the administration. Senator Eric Schmitt, citing the appeal court’s ruling that Boasberg engaged in a “clear abuse of discretion,” took to social media to say it is now time to impeach the “rogue” judge. Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) previously introduced articles of impeachment against Boasberg for allowing Biden Department of Justice (DOJ) special counsel Jack Smith to target Republican lawmakers, operatives, and organizations in a politically motivated probe.
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Many people are shocked to learn that because of active censorship, we currently have to spend more time making sure you can even see The National Pulse, than on producing the news itself. Which sucks. Because we do this for the truth, and for you.
But the regime doesn’t want you being informed. That’s why they want us to go away. And that will happen if more people don’t sign up to support our work. It’s basic supply and demand. So demand you get to read The National Pulse, unrestricted. Sign up, today.
We don’t sell ads, and refuse corporate or political cash. It all comes down to you, the reader. I hope you can help.
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