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Politics

Nancy Pelosi’s Daughter Is Campaigning for Office.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Christine Pelosi announced her candidacy for the California State Senate.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Christine Pelosi, daughter of Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), and current State Senator Scott Wiener (D).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Monday on X (formerly Twitter), regarding a California State Senate race.

💬KEY QUOTE: “In courtrooms, campaigns and corridors of power, I’ve fought to build Power For The People. And that’s why I’m running for California Senate.” – Christine Pelosi

🎯IMPACT: The Pelosis are seeking to perpetuate a political dynasty.

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Christine Pelosi, the daughter of retiring Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), announced on Monday her intention to run for the California State Senate. The announcement was made via a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), marking her entry into the political race.

In the video, Christine Pelosi declared, “In courtrooms, campaigns and corridors of power, I’ve fought to build Power For The People. And that’s why I’m running for California Senate.”

The seat Pelosi is vying for is currently held by Scott Wiener (D), who has announced his candidacy to replace former Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the U.S. House of Representatives. Wiener, a far-left progressive who is an outspoken supporter of gender transitions for children and opponent of parents’ rights, likely headed off a potential direct challenge from the younger Pelosi by launching his campaign before the former Speaker’s retirement was announced.

A fight between Weiner, 54, and Christine Pelosi, 58, to succeed the latter’s mother would likely have pitted national Democrats against the California Democratic Party, where Weiner has built a robust base of support. The younger Pelosi, meanwhile, is a longtime party operative with deep ties to the Democratic National Committee (DNC), where she has served as Vice Chairman for Campaigns and Elections.

Weiner has been building a shadow campaign for several years in anticipation of Nancy Pelosi‘s retirement. In 2023, the progressive state senator announced he had amassed a $1 million war chest to fund his congressional run. The 84-year-old Pelosi’s decision to run for another term in office derailed Weiner’s plans at the time.

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Supreme Court Upholds Same-Sex Marriage Precedent, For Now.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The United States Supreme Court has declined to take up a case that could have resulted in a potential challenge to same-sex marriage.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Supreme Court, former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, and her attorney Mat Staver.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Monday, November 10, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Like the abortion decision in Roe v. Wade, Obergefell was egregiously wrong from the start. We will continue to work to overturn Obergefell. It is not a matter of if, but when the Supreme Court will overturn Obergefell.” — Mat Staver

🎯IMPACT: While Staver remains confident that a challenge to overturn same-sex marriage will occur, the high court appears disinclined towards such a case.

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The United States Supreme Court has declined to take up a case that could have resulted in a potential challenge to same-sex marriage. Notably, Democrat lawmakers—in their criticism of the high court—have consistently claimed the justices would not pass on the chance to overturn the Obergefell decision and effectively undo gay marriage.

On Monday, the court denied out of hand an appeal filed by former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, seeking to mitigate the hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and damages stemming from her refusal to issue same-sex marriage licenses. By rejecting the appeal request, the Supreme Court ended one of several avenues by which it could take up a challenge to Obergefell. 

Far-left activists and Democrat lawmakers have consistently held that Davis’s appeal would likely serve as the vehicle by which the Supreme Court majority would look to undo Obergefell, much like Roe v. Wade. The evidence pointed to was a short line in a concurring opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, in which Justice Clarence Thomas insinuated that same-sex marriage should also be revisited by the court. However, none of the other justices expressed a similar opinion nor suggested revisiting Obergefell was an aim.

Despite the setback, Mat Staver—founder and chairman of Liberty Counsel, the legal group that represented Davis—expressed his confidence that the right case will come along that will result in the reversal of the federal requirement to allow same-sex marriage. “Like the abortion decision in Roe v. Wade, Obergefell was egregiously wrong from the start. We will continue to work to overturn Obergefell. It is not a matter of if, but when the Supreme Court will overturn Obergefell,” Staver said following the court’s decision not to take up Davis’s case.

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Crime
News

Trump Admin Takes Out Two Narco-Terrorist Boats in the Pacific.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. military executed two lethal strikes on drug-smuggling vessels in the Pacific Ocean, killing six narco-terrorists.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, U.S. military forces, and six alleged narco-terrorists.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Strikes occurred on November 9 in the Eastern Pacific; announcement made Monday morning.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Yesterday, at the direction of President Trump, two lethal kinetic strikes were conducted on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations.” – Pete Hegseth

🎯IMPACT: The operation marks the 18th lethal strike on drug-smuggling vessels in recent months, with approximately 75 individuals killed.

IN FULL

The U.S. military carried out two deadly strikes on November 9 against vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean operated by narco-terrorist organizations. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the operation Monday morning, saying the strikes were conducted under the direction of President Donald J. Trump.

“Yesterday, at the direction of President Trump, two lethal kinetic strikes were conducted on two vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations,” Hegseth said in a statement. He added that U.S. intelligence linked the vessels to illicit narcotics trafficking.

According to Hegseth, both vessels were in international waters, each carrying three male narco-terrorists. All six were killed, and no U.S. forces were harmed. The Pentagon said the action marks the 18th lethal strike against drug-smuggling vessels in recent months, bringing the total number killed to roughly 75.

The Trump administration has sharply increased military action against Latin American drug cartels, with the President designating several as terrorist organizations and accusing Venezuela’s government of facilitating drug trafficking into the United States. “Under President Trump, we are protecting the homeland and killing these cartel terrorists who wish to harm our country and its people,” Hegseth said.

The two latest strikes follow a series of operations that have expanded U.S. military activity into the Pacific. In late October, 14 alleged narco-terrorists were killed in multiple strikes in the eastern Pacific, part of a growing campaign to target maritime smuggling routes. Earlier operations in October included attacks off the coast of Colombia, where U.S. forces struck boats linked to the ELN guerrilla group, and others targeting suspected cartel vessels operating beyond national waters.

Critics like the globalist United Nations have questioned the legality of the strikes, calling them extrajudicial killings that could violate international law. Senate Democrats have demanded to see the legal justifications behind the operations and for a list of organizations deemed targetable by the administration. The White House has defended the campaign, insisting that President Trump has a mandate from the American people to take strong action against cartels and that the operations are consistent with U.S. national security interests.

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2 hours ago
Election Integrity

Supreme Court to Rule on Legality of Late Mail-In Ballots.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning the legality of accepting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The case, Watson v. Republican National Committee, challenges Mississippi’s mail-in ballot law, with arguments from state election officials and the Republican National Committee (RNC).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The case arises from Mississippi and will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court following a reversal by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The election has then occurred, even if election officials do not receive all ballots by that day.” – State of Mississippi’s petition to the Supreme Court

🎯IMPACT: The court’s decision could set a national precedent on how mail-in ballots are handled and affect voting policies in several states.

IN FULL

The U.S. Supreme Court has announced it will hear Watson v. Republican National Committee, a case challenging Mississippi‘s law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted if they are received within five business days after Election Day, provided they were postmarked by Election Day.

Mississippi election officials argue that a vote is cast when a ballot is postmarked, regardless of when it is received. “The election has then occurred, even if election officials do not receive all ballots by that day,” the state said in its petition. However, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that federal law mandates elections occur on a single day, and allowing late-arriving ballots undermines this principle.

Sixteen states, along with Washington, D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico, currently allow mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted even if they arrive after Election Day. This policy aims to accommodate voters affected by slow mail delivery. A federal judge initially upheld Mississippi’s law, but the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the decision.

Another case, Bost v. Illinois, is also under consideration by the court. It challenges Illinois‘ practice of counting ballots received up to two weeks after Election Day. Mississippi has requested that the court delay its ruling on Watson until the Illinois case is decided.

Additionally, the Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which could limit the scope of the landmark law.

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Economy

Trump Economy: New Data Shows Decrease in Prices, Increase in Wages.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: New data from DoorDash’s State of Local Commerce report highlights significant economic improvements, including lower inflation and rising wages.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump’s economic policies, DoorDash, and American consumers and businesses.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The data covers the past year, with an emphasis on trends from March to September across various U.S. cities.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Consumers are buying more from businesses in their communities.” – DoorDash Report

🎯IMPACT: Families are seeing lower prices on essentials, wage growth is outpacing costs, and fewer businesses are closing nationwide.

IN FULL

New data suggests the overall consumer economy continues to remain robust despite disruptions in some sectors over the last few months. The latest DoorDash State of Local Commerce report confirms that inflation has largely been brought under control and that consumer prices are beginning to recede from their highs under the former Biden government. Additionally, the report suggests that as prices fall, wages are also increasing, a positive sign for American workers, as it should lead to increased purchasing power.

The Breakfast Basics Index—which measures the price of three eggs, a glass of milk, a bagel, and an avocado—shows a decrease of 14 percent since March, and a 1.7 percent decline over the past 12 months. The Everyday Essentials Index—which measures home essentials like toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper, laundry detergent, analgesic medication, and diapers—also shows a price decline over the last year.

According to the data, prices for other items, including cheese, cereals, fresh fruits, frozen meals, packaged meals, condiments, batteries, electronics, toys, and vitamins, have also fallen.

Importantly, the decline in prices comes hand in hand with a surge in national wage growth. This is especially notable when compared to restaurant prices, which have also decreased, making dining out once again increasingly affordable for American families.

The data also reveals that 56 percent of consumers report seeing fewer local businesses shutter over the last 12 months. DoorDash notes that the overall food spend has jumped by about five percent since last year—faster than prices have risen, suggesting “consumers are buying more from businesses in their communities.”

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Crime
Immigration

Federal Agents Targeted in Shootings After Gang Bounty Announced.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Federal immigration agents were targeted in four violent attacks during enforcement operations in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Federal immigration agents, Chicago police, protesters, the Latin Kings, and a gunman who remains at large.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Saturday in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, spanning several city blocks.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Make no mistake: Our mission will continue despite the violence.” – Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin

🎯IMPACT: Nine arrests were made, with DHS working alongside the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Chicago police to locate the gunman and review security measures.

IN FULL

Federal law enforcement has launched a manhunt in Chicago, Illinois, after immigration agents came under fire from what is believed to be members of the Latin Kings gang in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood on Saturday. According to officials with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), agents were targeted in four separate incidents, with the shootings believed to be tied to a bounty issued by the Latin Kings gang on any federal law enforcement involved in Operation Midway Blitz.

The violence began when agents were boxed into a street and alley while making an arrest, and a man driving a black Jeep opened fire before fleeing the scene. Crowds escalated the confrontation by throwing bricks and paint cans from rooftops, prompting agents to deploy a flash-bang device. Chicago police assisted in evacuating the area. Several vehicles sustained damage.

The unrest spanned several city blocks, with demonstrators attempting to breach the perimeter of a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) facility and ramming agents’ vehicles on four occasions. Protesters blocked streets and continued to hurl objects, leading agents to use crowd control measures to clear a path. Over the course of three hours, nine people were arrested, including eight U.S. citizens and one non-citizen, on charges ranging from assault to obstruction. DHS confirmed that the gunman remains at large.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin criticized Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D), accusing them of fostering hostility toward law enforcement. “J.B. Pritzker and Brandon Johnson have fueled an environment of lawlessness and assault on federal law enforcement,” McLaughlin stated.

She described the attacks as “unprecedented” and attributed the violence to anti-police rhetoric. “Make no mistake: Our mission will continue despite the violence,” she added, warning that those who target law enforcement will face consequences.

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4 hours ago
Politics

Hochul Rejects Mamdani’s Free Bus Ride Plan.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated that the state budget cannot support New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s proposed free buses program or universal child care initiative.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY), Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D), and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Hochul made the remarks at a political conference in Puerto Rico on Saturday, following Mamdani’s election victory.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I cannot set forth a plan right now that takes money out of a system that relies on the fares of the buses and the subways,” Hochul said.

🎯IMPACT: The proposed programs face skepticism from MTA leadership and funding challenges, with Hochul citing a $3 billion Medicaid deficit and federal funding cuts.

IN FULL

Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) has announced that the state budget cannot accommodate the free buses program proposed by socialist New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D). Hochul, who endorsed Mamdani in his campaign, made the comments during a political conference in Puerto Rico on Saturday.

“I cannot set forth a plan right now that takes money out of a system that relies on the fares of the buses and the subways,” Hochul stated. She also highlighted a $3 billion Medicaid deficit and federal funding cuts as obstacles to implementing Mamdani’s proposals. “Our ambitions are big, and I believe in them, and I want to accomplish them. We also have to figure out—now I’m in the hole $3 billion already on Medicaid cuts,” Hochul said.

Mamdani’s plan involves the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which Hochul oversees, eliminating fares for New York City buses. While the Ugandan immigrant had previously secured a pilot program for one free bus in each city borough in 2023, MTA leadership has expressed skepticism about the feasibility of expanding the initiative.

Hochul also addressed Mamdani’s push for free, universal child care, noting that such a program would require time to phase in due to the need for trained workers and sufficient facilities. “But can we find a path to make it more affordable for people who need help? Of course we can,” she claimed.

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4 hours ago
News

1,600 Flights Cancelled, Trump Pushes Bonus for Air Traffic Controllers Who Never Left Work.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Over 1,600 flights were canceled within, into, or out of the U.S. on Monday morning, with more than 3,000 delays reported.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and air traffic controllers, particularly at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Since Friday, with significant disruptions at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, the busiest in the world.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Eighteen of the 22 controllers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport didn’t come to work Saturday.” – Sean Duffy

🎯IMPACT: Over 5,500 flights have been canceled overall, with thousands more delayed.

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Over 1,600 flights were canceled within, into, or out of the U.S. on Monday morning, according to flight-tracking website FlightAware. Additionally, more than 2,700 flights were delayed, causing widespread travel disruptions. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed that only four air traffic controllers were available at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on Saturday. The airport, recognized as the busiest in the world, had 18 of its 22 controllers absent that day.

However, President Donald J. Trump is ordering federal air traffic control workers to return to their posts, even pushing for a substantial bonus for those who have worked through the Democrat government shutdown. “All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to work, NOW!!! Anyone who doesn’t will be substantially ‘docked,'” President Trump wrote on Truth Social. He continued: “For those Air Traffic Controllers who were GREAT PATRIOTS, and didn’t take ANY TIME OFF for the ‘Democrat Shutdown Hoax,’ I will be recommending a BONUS of $10,000 per person for distinguished service to our Country.”

“For those that did nothing but complain, and took time off, even though everyone knew they would be paid, IN FULL, shortly into the future, I am NOT HAPPY WITH YOU,” he added.

Flight disruptions are expected to continue into this week despite Senate Republicans overcoming the Democratic Party filibuster and advancing a bill to temporarily fund the government. Late Sunday, eight Democrats joined the Republican majority to overcome a filibuster led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). It is expected that the temporary funding bill will be finalized on Monday before moving to the House by mid-week, where it is expected to pass. By and large, the Democrat government shutdown is expected to end by late Wednesday or early Thursday.

House Speaker Mike Johnson has strongly urged lawmakers to return to Capitol Hill to prepare for the House vote, but has not yet issued a formal demand that members return to Washington, D.C.

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4 hours ago
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News

Was This Former Capitol Police Officer the Jan 6 Pipe Bomber?

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A forensic gait analysis identified a 94-98 percent match between former Capitol Police Officer Shauni Rae Kerkhoff and the January 6 pipe-bomb suspect.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former Capitol Police Officer Shauni Rae Kerkhoff, Blaze News investigators, and former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent Kyle Seraphin.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The analysis was based on video from Jan 5 and 6, 2021, near Capitol Hill, with Kerkhoff’s movements also compared to Capitol Police footage and earlier soccer footage.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Everything about that tells me that they were involved in a cover-up and have been since day one.” – Kyle Seraphin

🎯IMPACT: The findings raise questions about the FBI’s handling of the nearly five-year-long investigation.

IN FULL

A new investigation has reignited controversy over the unresolved January 6, 2021, pipe bomb case, revealing that a forensic gait analysis may link a former Capitol Police officer to the unidentified suspect. The analysis, carried out by The Blaze, reportedly found a 94 percent match between the walking style of Shauni Rae Kerkhoff, who served more than four years with the U.S. Capitol Police before joining the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in mid-2021, and the suspect seen planting pipe bombs the night before the Capitol riot. One veteran analyst involved in the study said the similarity was closer to 98 percent.

According to The Blaze, the analysis used specialized software to compare video footage of the pipe bomb suspect with earlier recordings of Kerkhoff playing soccer in Ohio. The program evaluated parameters including knee flexion, step length, and cadence. Surveillance videos from January 5 and 6, captured by Capitol Police security cameras, played a central role in the comparison.

The FBI has faced mounting criticism for its failure to identify the suspect nearly five years after the incident, despite offering a $490,000 reward for information. The two pipe bombs were discovered near the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic National Committees on January 6, diverting law enforcement attention as the Capitol was being breached. The suspect, seen wearing a gray hoodie, gloves, and carrying a backpack, was captured on surveillance cameras walking through residential neighborhoods near both political offices.

Notably, the FBI’s publicly released video footage may have been altered, with frame-rate reductions and lower resolution making accurate gait analysis more difficult. Critics say the bureau’s handling of the evidence has fueled speculation of a cover-up. Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund said he had no knowledge of any officer involvement but he has previously expressed doubts about the federal response to the attack.

Speaking to Tucker Carlson, Sund described the events of January 6 as “a cover-up” and claimed the crowd was “crawling with feds.” He suggested that intelligence failures and delayed National Guard deployment appeared deliberate.

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Former Soccer Player Convicted for Being Rude to BBC Presenters Online, Rebuked by Judge for British Flag Scarf.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former footballer Joey Barton was convicted of sending “grossly offensive” social media posts, and a judge criticized him for wearing a Union flag-patterned scarf during the proceedings.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Joey Barton, Judge Andrew Menary KC, broadcaster Jeremy Vine, and TV pundits Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The trial took place at Liverpool Crown Court, England, with sentencing scheduled for December 8.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Might as well own up now because I’d phone the police if I saw you near a primary school on ya bike.” – Joey Barton, in a post directed at BBC broadcaster Jeremy Vine.

🎯IMPACT: The case has reignited debates around free speech, political symbolism, and the limits of provocative online commentary.

IN FULL

Former British soccer Premier League player Joey Barton has been convicted of six counts of sending “grossly offensive electronic communications with intent to cause distress or anxiety.” The case, which centered on Barton’s social media posts mocking BBC broadcaster Jeremy Vine and soccer commentators Lucy Ward and Eni Aluko, has reignited debate over the limits of free speech in the United Kingdom.

Prosecutors told the court that Barton, 43, used his X (formerly Twitter) account, where he has 2.7 million followers, to publish posts that went beyond so-called acceptable commentary. Among them were images superimposing Ward and Aluko’s faces onto those of serial killers Fred and Rose West, referring to Vine as “bike nonce,” and suggestions that the presenter had ties to “Epstein Island.” He added in one post, “Might as well own up now because I’d phone the police if I saw you near a primary [elementary] school on ya bike.” Barton also said Aluko, who is Nigerian, of benefiting from “affirmative action” and “BLM/George Floyd nonsense.”

Barton denied any criminal intent, describing his posts as “dark and stupid humor” intended to provoke debate. His defense argued that making offensive comments should not amount to a crime and warned that the prosecution risked undermining the principle of free expression.

Judge Andrew Menary KC rebuked the former soccer player for wearing a British flag scarf in court, calling it “a stunt to make a point.” Barton was released on bail pending sentencing on December 8.

The case has sparked renewed discussion about Britain’s lack of meaningful free speech rights. Under British law, people can be prosecuted for communications deemed “grossly offensive” or intended to cause “distress”—standards that free speech advocates warn are dangerously subjective.

The Online Safety Act gives regulators further broad powers to demand the removal of supposedly “harmful content” from social media, a policy defended by leftist Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as necessary.

Earlier this year, Reform Party leader  Nigel Farage warned U.S. lawmakers that his country was “sliding into an authoritarian situation” by criminalizing online speech. Free speech advocates have also pointed to recent cases such as that of Lucy Connolly, a woman who received a draconian prison sentence for posting anti-immigrant remarks online.

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6 hours ago
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BREAKING: Trump Issues Pardons for Giuliani, Eastman, 75 Others.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump issued pardons for members of his 2020 campaign legal team, including Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Kenneth Chesebro, and Sidney Powell, among others.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Donald Trump, Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, Kenneth Chesebro, Mark Meadows, and others.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made late Sunday evening, at 10:54 PM local time, via Twitter by Ed Martin, Trump’s “clemency czar.”

💬KEY QUOTE: “No MAGA left behind.” – Ed Martin

🎯IMPACT: The pardons reignite discussions over the 2020 election challenges and the legal fallout for those involved, including Giuliani, who faced professional disgrace and disbarment.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump granted pardons to key figures from his 2020 campaign’s legal squad, such as Rudy Giuliani, John Eastman, Sidney Powell, and Kenneth Chesebro. The news was announced through an X (formerly Twitter) post from Ed Martin, Trump’s designated “clemency czar,” listing 77 individuals tied to various aspects of the 2020 election dispute. Martin’s post was an update to a previous post in May, in which he pledged, “No MAGA left behind.”

These acts of clemency cover those implicated in the so-called “fake elector” plot, an effort to send alternative electors in states that Joe Biden had supposedly carried. Notably, the list excludes Trump himself, with the America First leader declining to issue a self-pardon.

Beyond the so-called “fake elector” maneuver, the team under Trump filed court challenges alleging fraud in the 2020 vote. Rudy Giuliani, long hailed as “America’s Mayor” for steering New York City through 9/11, saw his reputation come under sustained assault over his part in the election pushback. He lost his law license in both Washington, D.C., and New York.

John Eastman, who advised that disgraced former Vice President Mike Pence could send disputed results back to the states for examination, suffered similar persecution, and was even debanked.

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