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January 22, 2026
William Upton
Lawfare

Jack Smith Said He Expects to Be Indicted at Nightmare Hearing. Here’s What Happened:

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former Biden government special counsel Jack Smith publicly testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday regarding his politically motivated investigations and prosecutions of President Donald J. Trump.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Former special counsel Jack Smith; Representatives Brandon Gill (R-TX), Darrell Issa (R-CA), and Tom Tiffany (R-WI); House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), and President Donald J. Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The hearing was held on Capitol Hill on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: ” Mr. Smith, at the time you secured those nondisclosure orders, was Speaker McCarthy a flight risk?” — Rep. Brandon Gill

🎯IMPACT: The hearing is being billed by House Republicans as an essential step in transparency—and possible criminal charges—surrounding Smith and the former Biden government’s Arctic Frost investigation

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Former Biden government special counsel Jack Smith publicly testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday regarding his politically motivated investigations and prosecutions of President Donald J. Trump. Among the more explosive moments from the hearing were exchanges between Smith and Representatives Brandon Gill (R-TX) and Darrell Issa (R-CA) regarding the former special counsel’s methods in subpoenaing the phone toll records of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). In addition, Smith admitted he expects to be indicted by President Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ).

The National Pulse reported last November that Smith, as part of the Biden government’s Arctic Frost probe targeting President Trump, requested the personal cellphone records of then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and then-Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) during his probe into the January 6, 2021, Capitol protests. On May 25, 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Investigative Division prepared a “Significant Case Notification” outlining Smith’s subpoena for toll records from AT&T and Verizon.

On Thursday, Rep. Darrell Issa revealed that the subpoena request submitted to a federal judge never actually named the individual for whom Smith was seeking the toll records. “Did you—whether you think it was legal or not, whether you think it was right or not—did you withhold the name of Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House, when you were seeking records on Kevin McCarthy, the Speaker of the House, or Jim Jordan, the Chairman of this committee?” Issa pressed, with Smith responding, “We did not provide that information to the judge when we requested a nondisclosure order, consistent with the law and consistent with department policy at the time.”


Moments later, Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) returned to Smith’s subpoena of McCarthy’s toll records and the nondisclosure order preventing AT&T and Verizon from notifying the former House Speaker that his records were to be given to the special counsel. “How many days after Kevin McCarthy was sworn in as Speaker did you subpoena his records?” Rep. Gill asked, with Smith stammering that he did not recall but insisting that the two events were unrelated. The Texas Congressman noted that the request was made just 16 days after McCarthy was handed the Speaker’s gavel.

Rep. Gill continued, pressing Smith on whether he had ever considered that the subpoena might violate the Speech and Debate Clause, to which the former special counsel never gave a firm answer. Notably, the Biden DOJ’s Public Integrity Unit raised concerns about the legality of actions taken during Arctic Frost, both before and after Smith assumed control of the investigation—including potential litigation over the toll record subpoenas.

Typically, the nondisclosure orders sought and secured by Smith are only issued in investigations where the subject is considered a flight risk, a point not lost on Rep. Gill. “Mr. Smith, at the time you secured those nondisclosure orders, was Speaker McCarthy a flight risk?” the Texas lawmaker asked, with a frazzled Smith attempting obfuscate but eventually acknowledging that the sitting Speaker of the House at the time was not a flight risk.


As the several-hour-long hearing progressed, Smith’s prosecutorial record—which Democrats on the Judiciary Committee repeatedly claimed was the “Gold Standard”—was exposed as anything but by Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI) in what was likely one of the most embarrassing moments for the former special counsel. “You prosecuted Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, you prosecuted him, correct?” Tiffany asked. Smith waffled, claiming he was only part of the prosecution, despite numerous public descriptions of him as the leading force behind the indictment and temporary conviction of the former governor. McDonnell’s conviction was ultimately overturned in a unanimous decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, with several justices excoriating Smith and his team for overcharging.

Rep. Tiffany went on to note Smith’s other high-profile prosecutions, including cases against former Senators John Edwards (D-NC) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ), both of which ended in mistrials. Smith acknowledged his role as the prosecutor in the Edwards case, but insisted that the mistrial against Menendez was not his fault since he had left the DOJ’s Public Integrity Unit and the prosecution before the mistrial was declared. Unrelated charges saw Menendez convicted of bribery and acting as an unregistered foreign agent, for which sentenced last year.


The hearing is being billed by House Republicans as an essential step in transparency—and possible criminal charges—surrounding Smith and the former Biden government’s Arctic Frost investigation. Whistleblower documents obtained by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) show that Arctic Frost targeted not only President Trump but also over 430 individuals and organizations, including prominent conservative entities such as the late Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA (TPUSA) and the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA). Taken on its face, the probe appears to have been a sprawling conspiracy to interfere in the American election process and cripple the Republican Party’s ability to compete at the ballot box.

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Lobbying Firm With Democrat Donor Ties is Client of ‘Non-Partisan’ POLITICO.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: POLITICO has been utilizing the services of Invariant, a lobbying firm led by Democrat mega-donor Heather Podesta, who has contributed over $250,000 to Democrat candidates and committees this year.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: POLITICO, Heather Podesta, Invariant, and Evan Hollander, a veteran Democrat operative now serving as POLITICO’s senior vice president of communications.

📍WHEN & WHERE: POLITICO admitted that Invariant was a client in its Influence newsletter in February.

🎯IMPACT: Invariant’s ties to POLITICO raise questions about its claims of objectivity.

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POLITICO, self-described as the “leading destination for non-partisan news and unbiased policy coverage,” is paying for services from Invariant, founded by Democrat mega-donor Heather Podesta.

Heather Podesta has donated more than $250,000 to the Democrat Party this year, including the legal maximum of $44,500 to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. She is the former wife of Tony Podesta, founder of The Podesta Group, a lobbying firm with close ties to the Democrat Party, and founding president of People For The American Way, a progressive advocacy group.

In 2021, Huawei, the Chinese tech multinational, reportedly hired Tony Podesta to foster relations between the company and the Biden government. Tony’s brother, John Podesta, worked as White House Chief of Staff under former President Bill Clinton and held numerous climate and energy positions under former President Joe Biden.

Invariant claims it is a “bipartisan public affairs, lobbying, and business advisory firm”. It is unclear which services POLITICO receives from Invariant. The firm’s services range from public relations to lobbying and legislative strategy. The firm brought in over $47 million from lobbying clients in 2025, according to public records.

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April 3, 2026
NatSec
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Chinese Illegals Arrested After Anchor Baby Daughter Tries To Bomb Military Base.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Two illegal immigrants from China were arrested after their U.S.-born daughter allegedly brought a bomb to a military base in Tampa, Florida.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Qiu Qin Zou, Jia Zhang Zheng, Ann Mary Zheng, Alen Zheng, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DHS), and the U.S. Air Force.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Couple arrested in March 2026; the attempted bombing by the couple’s daughter took place at MacDill Air Force Base Visitor’s Center, Tampa, Florida.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Automatically granting citizenship to children of illegal aliens born in the U.S. is based on a historically inaccurate interpretation of the Citizenship Clause and poses a major national security risk.” – Lauren Bis, Acting Assistant Secretary to the Department for Homeland Security.

🎯IMPACT: The arrests highlight connections between illegal immigration, birthright citizenship, and national security in light of President Donald J. Trump’s pursuit of birthright citizenship reform.

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A man and a woman from China, both illegal immigrants, have been arrested by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) after their children brought an explosive device to a U.S. military base.

“Automatically granting citizenship to children of illegal aliens born in the U.S. is based on a historically inaccurate interpretation of the Citizenship Clause and poses a major national security risk,” said Lauren Bis, Acting Assistant Secretary at DHS, in response to the incident, adding that it “underscores the severe national security threat that illegal immigration and birthright citizenship pose to the United States.”

Qiu Qin Zou and Jia Zhang Zheng illegally entered the United States in the 1990s but remained in the country for decades, despite being denied asylum in 1993 and ordered to leave in 1998. Their appeals were denied on multiple occasions by the Board of Immigration Appeals. While illegally residing in the U.S., the couple had two children: Ann Mary Zheng and Alen Zheng.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has now charged the 27-year-old daughter, Ann Mary Zheng, for trying to detonate an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at MacDill Air Force Base Visitor’s Center in Tampa, Florida. She was arrested after returning from China. U.S. authorities suspect her brother, Alen Zheng, currently resides there.

Upon identification, DHS arrested the parents of Ann Mary Zheng and Alen Zheng on March 18 for illegally entering and residing in the U.S.

This case coincides with the recent push by President Donald J. Trump to overhaul birthright citizenship. President Trump recently attended Supreme Court oral arguments over his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship by Executive Order, becoming the first sitting president to do so.

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April 3, 2026
Crime
Immigration

75% of Murder Defendants in This County Are Illegal Immigrants.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: New data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shows that 75 percent of defendants in Fairfax County, Virginia, murder trials this year are illegal immigrants.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Illegal immigrants Misael Lopez Gomez, Abdul Jalloh, and Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy, Governor of Virginia Abigail Spanberger (D), and DHS.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Fairfax County, Virginia, in 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Governor Spanberger must end her sanctuary policies that allow these illegal aliens onto our streets and work with DHS to protect the citizens of the commonwealth.” – DHS

🎯IMPACT: The data shows a damning relationship between illegal immigration, sanctuary policies, and public safety.

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Data from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released on Friday shows that three in four defendants currently facing murder trials in Fairfax County, Virginia, are illegal immigrants. “Governor Spanberger must end her sanctuary policies that allow these illegal aliens onto our streets and work with DHS to protect the citizens of the commonwealth,” DHS warned on X (formerly Twitter).

One notable case involves Misael Lopez Gomez, who illegally entered the U.S. through the southern border at Albuquerque, New Mexico, under the Biden government. He has been charged with second-degree murder and felony child abuse after allegedly killing a three-month-old baby girl. An autopsy indicated blunt force trauma as the cause of death.

In another significant case, Abdul Jalloh, a migrant from Sierra Leone with over 30 prior arrests on charges that include rape, assault, and theft, was charged with second-degree murder after a woman was stabbed to death at a bus stop in Hybla Valley.

Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala, was also charged with second-degree murder in Fairfax County, in an attack that saw the victim found dead at his home with multiple stab wounds across his upper body.

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April 3, 2026
Immigration
UK

Top ‘Conservative’ Says Muslims Should Be Able to Pray at Historic Landmarks.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Lord Daniel Hannan of Britain’s Conservative Party defended mass Muslim prayer in London’s iconic Trafalgar Square, calling it “inclusive.”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Lord Hannan, the Conservative (Tory) Party, and Muslims in Britain.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Some people maintain that Islam is uniquely incompatible with Western values… There are nearly 4 million Muslims in the United Kingdom. If you insist on seeing them all as dangerous, then, in the absence of mass conversions, you are led by your own logic to demand ethnic cleansing.” – Lord Hannan

🎯IMPACT: Hannan’s party presided over unprecedented mass migration during its time in office from 2010 to 2024, much of it from the Islamic world. His defense of Muslims asserting their religion in public spaces is sparking debate about the impact on British culture and society of passively accepting Islamization.

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Daniel Hannan, a member of the House of Lords for Britain’s Conservative (Tory) Party, has penned a bizarre defense of mass Muslim prayer in public spaces, such as London‘s iconic Trafalgar Square, describing it as “inclusive.”

Lord Hannan waded into a public debate on Islamization ignited by Member of Parliament (MP) Nick Timothy, who had previously written that “mass ritual prayer in public places is an act of domination,” and that the Islamic call to prayer “which declares there is no god but allah and Muhammad is his messenger… is, when called in a public place, a declaration of domination.”

Contrasting Christianity’s official status in Britain with America’s official secularism, Hannan praises America’s religious “level playing field.” He argues that “Choosing to celebrate important events in Trafalgar Square is a British tradition,” including Islamic rituals and suggests that opposition to mass Muslim prayer equates to supporting purges, claiming: “There are nearly 4 million Muslims in the United Kingdom. If you insist on seeing them all as dangerous, then, in the absence of mass conversions, you are led by your own logic to demand ethnic cleansing.”

Hannan goes on to defend declarations of Allah’s superiority and sex-segregation at these prayers, and asserts that many Muslims “detest extremism.” He claims that those opposing mass Muslim prayer in public assists extremists, arguing, “They… vindicate the central claim that jihadi recruiters make to young Western Muslims: ‘Whatever you do, your neighbors will never accept you.'”

Hannan concludes by criticizing British Christians who oppose Islamization as “consciously mimicking American conservatives,” suggesting they wear their faith as a “tribal badge.”

Notably, Islamists account for around 39,000 out of 43,000 people on the Security Service (MI5) watch list, and around three-quarters of the agency’s counter-terrorism workload. Since 9/11 in the U.S., radical Islamic terrorists have killed over 100 people in Britain, compared to fewer than ten killed by far-right terrorists.

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April 3, 2026
News

EXC: A Bill to Block Illegal Immigrants from U.S. Banking Gets the Nod from Trump’s Treasury.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Senator Tom Cotton introduced the Know Your American Customer Act to ban illegal migrants from accessing the U.S. banking system, and a statement from the Treasury to The National Pulse appears to embrace it.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), U.S. financial institutions, and illegal migrants.

📍WHEN & WHERE: March 2026, Washington, DC.

💬KEY QUOTE: “U.S. Treasury remains committed to supporting the President’s agenda with all available tools, including the targeted use of anti-money laundering capabilities.” – Treasury spokesman.

🎯IMPACT: The bill aims to ensure that U.S. financial institutions comply with immigration laws and prevent illegal migrants from using banking services.

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Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) has introduced the Know Your American Customer Act, a bill designed to restrict illegal migrants from accessing the American banking system. The legislation mandates that U.S. financial institutions verify the legal status of new customers to ensure compliance with immigration laws. A statement from the Treasury to The National Pulse appears to be broadly supportive of the move.

The bill would require banks and credit unions insured by the FDIC or NCUA to confirm that individuals opening new accounts are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or legally present on a valid visa. Customers would need to present identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, along with proof of legal status.

Existing customers would be grandfathered into the system, allowing them to maintain or open new accounts at their current institutions. However, it would become a federal crime for illegal migrants to open or maintain accounts at covered institutions under the proposed law.

In 2025, Senator Cotton sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, urging a review of current rules regarding illegal immigrant access to the U.S. banking system. Cotton emphasized the importance of upholding sovereignty and ensuring that financial institutions do not inadvertently assist in breaking immigration laws.

Speaking exclusively to The National Pulse, a Treasury spokesman said: “President Trump has taken a stronger stance against illegal immigration than any president in history, securing our border on day one and leading a government-wide effort to stop the flow of criminals and deadly fentanyl into our country. U.S. Treasury remains committed to supporting the President’s agenda with all available tools, including the targeted use of anti-money laundering capabilities, to protect American citizens from illegal aliens and cartels.”

“Access to the American banking system is a privilege that should only be reserved for those who respect our laws and sovereignty,” Senator Cotton stated.

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April 3, 2026
War

REPORT: Second Air Force Plane Lost in Middle East, Pilot Rescued.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A second Air Force combat plane crashed in the Persian Gulf region, according to reports.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The lone pilot of the A-10 Warthog attack plane, U.S. officials.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Friday, near the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf region.

🎯IMPACT: Search-and-rescue operations are reportedly ongoing following a separate incident involving the downing of another plane by Iran.

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According to two U.S. officials speaking on condition of anonymity, a second Air Force combat plane crashed in the Persian Gulf region on Friday. The officials said the A-10 Warthog attack plane’s lone pilot was safely rescued.

The crash is said to have happened near the Strait of Hormuz at roughly the same time an Air Force F-15E was reportedly shot down over Iran. Media reports claim that one crew member has been rescued in that incident, while search-and-rescue operations continue for a second airman, but these details are not officially confirmed.

Information on the A-10 crash, including its precise location and cause, is still limited, because officials have not formally confirmed the loss.

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April 3, 2026
Politics

Top House Democrat Says Trump Will Be Impeached After Midterms.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) called for the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump after the midterms, citing alleged war crimes and other actions.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Ro Khanna, President Trump, House Republicans, House Democrats, Senate Republicans, and Senate Democrats.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The comments were made on Thursday evening, April 2, 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The Democrats will impeach him once we take back the House, and should impeach him for all the things he’s done.” — Rep. Ro Khanna

🎯IMPACT: Khanna’s comments confirm that Democrats intend to use their potential House majority to again move to impeach President Trump and hamstring his political agenda for his remaining two years in office.

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Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA)—a top progressive lawmaker in the House of Representatives—confirmed Thursday evening that impeaching President Donald J. Trump will be a top priority for Democrats should they retake the lower legislative chamber in the 2026 midterm elections in November. The California Democrat said he believes the ongoing war with the Islamic Republic of Iran will, at least in part, be used as justification for impeachment.

“He should be impeached now. He’s taken us into a disastrous war, threatening war crimes in Iran, in terms of knocking out plants, and knocking out electricity,” Khanna said in a television interview. He continued, “And the Democrats will impeach him once we take back the House, and should impeach him for all the things he’s done.”

“And, depending on the Senate, he may face conviction if we get to 60, especially if the—his numbers keep going down, and the Epstein issue continues to be a vulnerability,” the House Democrat lawmaker added.

Democrats have long insinuated that they will move to impeach Trump—who was also impeached twice by the House during his first term in office—should they regain the majority in the November elections. However, Khanna’s proposition that his party could take enough seats in the Senate to secure a conviction and removal of the President is fairly far-fetched.

The National Pulse reported at the end of March that a record number of Republicans are retiring from Congress ahead of the midterms. While there are paths for Republicans to retain control of the lower chamber, the number of House retirements—especially committee chairmen—suggests a Democrat takeover is expected. However, the Democrat path to taking the Senate majority is far more difficult, with the open seat in North Carolina being among the more competitive races. Republicans must also defend Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) in Maine—though the 73-year-old lawmaker has consistently defeated Democrat challengers that the corporate media and political establishment expected to unseat her.

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April 3, 2026
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Economy

New Data Shows U.S. Economy Added Far Fewer Jobs in February Than Previously Stated.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has revised downward February’s already troubling job numbers, with employment losses now topping 133,000 for the month instead of the initially reported loss of 92,000.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Trump administration, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and American workers.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The revision was announced on Friday, April 3, 2026.

🎯IMPACT: The revision continues to suggest weakness in the U.S. labor market—despite far stronger job numbers in March.

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The federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has revised downward February’s already troubling job numbers, with losses now topping 133,000 for the month instead of the initially reported loss of 92,000. Importantly, the revision continues to suggest weakness in the U.S. labor market—despite far stronger jobs numbers in March.

The February revision is especially concerning, as economic forecasters had initially projected a jobs gain of around 60,000. While the initial report showed a net swing of 152,000 jobs between the forecast and actual numbers, the revision reveals an even more troubling gape of 193,000.

Still, March’s job report shows a significant rebound. The National Pulse reported earlier on Friday that the BLS revealed the U.S. added 178,000 jobs in March. Barring future revisions, this indicates the employment market recovered from February and gained a net 45,000 jobs over the last month.

Despite the positive March numbers, what appears to be a systemic problem in how the government calculates its jobs data has resulted in numerous downward revisions for prior months’ data, dating back several years. In 2025, the BLS’s annual benchmark jobs report revision showed there were nearly one million fewer jobs added to the economy during the final year of the former Biden government than initially reported.

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April 3, 2026
World

Cuba to Release Over 2,000 Political Prisoners Amid Trump Admin Pressure.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Cuba announced the release of 2,010 political prisoners as a “humanitarian and sovereign gesture” during Holy Week.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Cuban communist government, political prisoners in Cuba, and U.S. President Donald J. Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Thursday by the Cuban embassy in the U.S., with the release coinciding with Holy Week.

🎯IMPACT: The announcement comes amid U.S. political pressure, fuel shortages, and ongoing blackouts in Cuba.

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Cuba has announced the release of 2,010 political prisoners as a “humanitarian and sovereign gesture,” according to a statement issued Thursday by the Cuban embassy in the United States. Among those being released are a number of foreign nationals, young people, women, and people aged over 60.

The embassy noted that the decision was made “in the context of the religious celebrations of Holy Week,” which it described as a customary practice in the nation’s criminal justice system. Eligibility for release was determined through “a careful analysis” of offenses, good conduct in prison, time served, and prisoners’ health conditions.

This marks the second such announcement this year. In March, 51 prisoners were freed following talks with the Vatican. Notably, the release comes as Cuba faces mounting political and economic challenges, including U.S. sanctions implemented by President Donald J. Trump. These sanctions have blocked oil shipments to the island, resulting in severe fuel shortages and widespread blackouts.

Cuba’s Communist government, led by Miguel Díaz-Canel, has engaged in talks with the Trump administration to find a resolution to the ongoing tensions. The National Pulse reported last month that President Trump predicts he will have “the honor” of “taking Cuba,” and has posited that the U.S. will lead a “friendly takeover” of the Caribbean island after over 67 years of communist rule.

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April 3, 2026
Immigration

ICE Detains Islamic Society President Over Alleged Terror Links.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. federal immigration agents arrested Salah Sarsour, a Palestinian immigrant suspected of funding terror groups.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Salah Sarsour, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Sarsour’s attorneys.

📍WHEN & WHERE: April 2026, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

💬KEY QUOTE: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says Sarsour was previously “convicted for throwing Molotov cocktails at the homes of Israeli armed forces.”

🎯IMPACT: Sarsour’s arrest has sparked allegations that the U.S. is “doing the bidding” of Israel by silencing pro-Palestinian voices, but U.S. officials say he lied on his immigration forms and has links to fundraising for terror groups.

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Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee and Wisconsin’s largest mosque, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). U.S. officials say he is suspected of funding terrorist organizations.

Sarsour has lived in the United States as a legal permanent resident for more than 30 years. His supporters are demanding his release, arguing that he has been singled out because of his criticism of Israel. One of his attorneys, Munjed Ahmad, said, “Our government should not be doing the bidding of a foreign government,” adding that the arrest is intended to suppress pro-Palestinian voices.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says Sarsour was previously “convicted for throwing Molotov cocktails at the homes of Israeli armed forces,” although his attorneys claim a conviction related to this incident was known to U.S. authorities when he arrived in 1993.

DHS insists that Sarsour “lied on his immigration application,” adding: “This terrorist will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.”

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