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November 22, 2024
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Politics
World

Merkel Expresses ‘Sorrow’ Over Trump’s Return, Recalls His ‘Urge to Be the Winner.’

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who admitted over a million migrants during Europe’s 2015-16 migrant crisis, says she is concerned about President-elect Donald J. Trump returning to the White House. Globalist Merkel, who was in office during Trump’s first term, said of meetings with the America First leader: “The more people there were in the room, the greater was his urge to be the winner,” adding: “You can’t chat with him. Every meeting is a competition: you or me.”

Merkel, a notionally center-right politician, said, “It was already a disappointment for me that Hillary Clinton didn’t win in 2016. I would have liked a different outcome,” admitting she felt “sorrow” at Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

On dealing with President-elect Trump, she complained he was very inquisitive and wanted in-depth details “but only to read them for his own advantage, to find arguments that strengthen him and weaken others.”

In one notable G7 meeting in 2017, Trump allegedly stood up and threw Starburst candies on the table, remarking, “Here, Angela, don’t say I never give you anything.”

Merkel expressed feelings of “sorrow” at Trump’s recent electoral victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. She mentioned her disappointment in 2016 when Hillary Clinton lost, indicating a preference for a different political outcome in both instances.

Merkel’s tenure ended in 2021 after 16 years in office, leaving Germany a country where a significant portion of the population is now born overseas, energy prices are rising, and manufacturing is declining. The reign of Merkel also saw the emergence of radical Islamist terrorism as a significant threat to German security, including a 2016 Christmas market attack, which saw a dozen people murdered by a bogus Tunisian asylum seeker who entered the country under Merkel’s watch.

Merkel also made Germany largely reliant on Russia for cheap forms of energy, which has backfired since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, causing inflation and German economic decline.

Jack Montgomery contributed to this report. 

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53 minutes ago
News
TECH

China, Russia Accused of Driving Anti-Data Center Activism.

Republican lawmakers are urging the Department of Justice to investigate potential foreign interference in campaigns opposing U.S. data center projects, citing concerns over Chinese and Russian influence in AI development.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Republican lawmakers are urging Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to investigate whether foreign-linked organizations are influencing nationwide campaigns to block the construction of artificial intelligence data centers in the United States. In a letter led by Representative Lance Gooden of Texas, lawmakers alleged that groups tied to China and Russia are using nonprofits and advocacy networks to hinder U.S. AI development, arguing these efforts could benefit foreign competitors.
📺 DETAIL: Gooden said hostile foreign actors have historically funded organizations that do not disclose donors and then use those resources to influence American policy. The request comes amid growing opposition to new data centers, notionally over concerns about energy use, environmental impacts, and infrastructure demands, while supporters argue the facilities are essential for expanding AI computing capacity. Lawmakers highlighted testimony from Party for Socialism and Liberation organizer Jack Tensley, who raised security concerns about a proposed data center project in Maryland, as well as social media posts from the organization criticizing the concentration of AI infrastructure in the hands of major technology companies. The letter also cited reports from the Bitcoin Policy Institute and OpenAI alleging foreign-linked efforts to shape public debate over AI and data center development. OpenAI said it banned ChatGPT accounts believed to have originated in China after they were used in apparent covert influence operations targeting American AI policy discussions. The Bitcoin Policy Institute reported that the Party for Socialism and Liberation has organized anti-data center campaigns in at least 14 states and alleged the group is connected to a network funded by Shanghai-based businessman Neville Roy Singham, who is reportedly under federal grand jury investigation.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We believe that the Chinese and also the Russians are colluding and working to make sure that the United States of America is not the leader when it comes to AI policy and development.” – Rep. Lance Gooden
🎯 IMPACT: If confirmed, these allegations would confirm a broad strategy by America’s adversaries to weaken U.S. technological leadership, particularly in the AI sector.
📺 FLASHBACK: Neville Roy Singham, a tech tycoon now residing in China, has been linked to funding pro-Chinese Communist Party organizations in the U.S. and is currently under investigation for his financial activities. His network has reportedly funneled millions into nonprofits opposing U.S. AI advancements.

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Election Integrity
News

Thousands of Voters Required to Confirm Citizenship Before Midterms in This State:

Alaska’s Division of Elections has flagged an unusually high number of voters who have not verified their American citizenship, raising questions about voter roll accuracy and anti-fraud oversight ahead of the state’s primary elections.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Over 3,000 letters have been sent to registered voters in Alaska asking them to verify their American citizenship.
📺 DETAIL: Alaska’s Division of Elections is asking registered voters in the state to confirm their U.S. citizenship. The request comes ahead of the state’s primary elections on August 18. The number of voters flagged to verify their citizenship, a standard procedure as part of voter roll maintenance, is typically around 200, according to state officials. While the high figure may be the result of outdated information, the Trump administration’s crackdown on voter fraud means the unusually high number of flagged voters will be treated with increased scrutiny. Those flagged are temporarily moved to inactive status but can still vote provisionally by affirming their citizenship under oath. Voters who respond to the letters will have their active status restored.
🎯 IMPACT: The incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in the state’s voter roll. Notably, it follows the decision of Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to oppose two Republican-backed election integrity measures in February. Incidents such as these are likely to be treated with greater scrutiny as focus on non-citizens voting in U.S. elections continues to grow, partially due to the Trump administration’s focus on combating election fraud. This potentially adds to a number of stories regarding non-citizens voting in U.S. elections that have been reported over the past few months alone. Back in May, a former mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for voting illegally as a Green Card holder and holding political office unlawfully. That same month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued charges against four immigrants in New Jersey for allegedly voting illegally. In April, a non-citizen was charged after allegedly voting in Minnesota in 2024. If potential voter fraud is left unaddressed, data suggests that Democrats gain an undue advantage, as only five percent of non-citizen voters are Republican.

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2 hours ago
Data
Economy
News

DATA: U.S. Coal Reserves Could Power the Country for 600 Years.

A new federal report has highlighted the massive coal reserves beneath federally managed lands in the United States, emphasizing the potential for centuries of industrial production and energy security.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The United States has enough coal for the next 600 years, according to a new geological survey.
📺 DETAIL: According to the country’s Geological Survey, the United States has enough coal to provide energy for the next 600 years. This includes 4.2 billion short tons linked to active mines and an additional 356 billion short tons beneath federally managed public land. The Department of Interior’s estimate, which was published on Thursday, assumes that all coal reserves are used. Wyoming dominates the nation when it comes to coal production, with 87 percent of the coal reserves associated with active federal mines located in the state. The state also hosts 14 out of the 34 miles of federal coal land in the United States. “Thanks to the USGS’s rigorous and independent assessment, we’re better equipped to manage America’s vast public lands responsibly while supporting energy security and economic opportunity,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “American Energy Dominance is more important than ever, and so is beautiful clean coal’s role in the production of electricity needed to fuel our future prosperity,” Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.
🎯 IMPACT: Last year, the Trump administration opened up 13.1 million acres of public land for coal mining and announced a $625 million investment in coal-fired power plants. “It matters to the world, and it’s going to continue to matter for a long time,” said Secretary Burgum at the time. The publication of the survey’s findings adds to the Trump administration’s enduring focus on protecting the coal industry from decline in order to secure American energy independence. The report highlights the potential for coal to remain a significant part of the country’s long-term energy mix, despite growing emphasis on renewable energy sources. It also suggests a change in the federal government’s attitude towards coal. In April 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a batch of executive orders reversing anti-coal policies implemented during the Biden government.

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3 hours ago
News

Suspect in Central Park Double Stabbing Shouted ‘Allahu Akbar!’

A suspect has been arrested following a double stabbing near Manhattan’s Central Park, with victims reporting the assailant shouted “Allahu akbar!” during the attacks.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Two men, one Asian and one Jewish, were stabbed near Central Park in Manhattan, New York City, on Thursday, in a possible anti-Semitic attack. The suspect, Raul Morales, 51, allegedly shouted “Allahu akbar!”—an Arabic phrase meaning “[Our] God is greater!”—during the attacks, according to victim and witness statements.
👤 WHO WAS INVOLVED: The victims, an Asian man and a Jewish man, are in stable condition. Raul Morales was arrested in connection with the stabbings on Thursday, and police are investigating his motives, including possible mental health issues.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Detectives are continuing to work the case and determine motive, but according to victim and witness statements, Morales yelled ‘Allahu Akbar’ during both attacks. While the perpetrator has no known mental health history with the NYPD, the initial investigation suggests that mental health may have been a factor. At this time there is no known link between Morales and either of the victims, nor between the victims and each other.” – New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch in a Friday morning statement
🎯 IMPACT: The attacks raise concerns about public safety and the potential for ideologically, religiously, and mental health driven violence in American cities. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a Ugandan Muslim immigrant, echoes Tisch in suggesting that “mental health may have been a factor” in the attacks, although he acknowledged that the NYPD is “also evaluating these stabbings as potential hate crimes.”

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6 hours ago
News

Historic American Church Destroyed in Deliberate Arson Attack.

A 140-year-old church in Buffalo, New York, was destroyed by arson, raising concerns over anti-Christian attacks and the vulnerability of historic sites.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The former St. Ann’s Church in Buffalo, New York, was destroyed after two fires broke out within a week, with officials confirming the latest fire was an act of arson. The 140-year-old church, which had been sold in 2022 for conversion into a mosque and Islamic community center, had previously suffered a schoolhouse fire in January that caused $600,000 in damages.
📺 DETAIL: St. Ann’s Parish was closed in 2013 and officially deconsecrated in 2017, later being sold to Buffalo Crescent Holdings, a group linked to a Muslim organization, for $250,000. Plans for a multimillion-dollar redevelopment project, including an Islamic school, mosque, and shopping plaza, have stalled, with no updates from the owners. Preservation advocates and local officials have criticized the property’s absentee owners for neglecting to secure the historic site, which had been repeatedly targeted by fires this year.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Preservation Buffalo Niagara calls on the City of Buffalo to pull out all the stops to wrestle this landmark church from its negligent absentee owner. Enough is enough!” – Bernice Radle, Preservation Buffalo Niagara Executive Director, calling for the city to take action against negligent property owners.
🎯 IMPACT: The destruction of St. Ann’s Church highlights ongoing concerns over the security and preservation of historic Christian buildings, particularly those left in a state of disrepair by absentee owners. The incident also raises questions about the city’s ability to enforce property maintenance and prevent arson at vulnerable sites.
📺 FLASHBACK: In recent months, other historic churches in New York have been targeted by arson, including a 173-year-old church in Brooklyn and a 138-year-old church in Astoria.

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6 hours ago
Crime
Immigration
News

Illegal Immigrant Trucker Caught Transporting Stolen Toxic Chemicals.

An illegal immigrant truck was apprehended in Indiana after allegedly stealing a $3 million shipment of toxic tungsten oxide, raising concerns over licensing practices.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Authorities in Greenfield, Indiana, arrested Deepak Kumar, a 31-year-old illegal immigrant from India, for allegedly stealing a $3 million shipment of toxic tungsten oxide powder. The stolen shipment, weighing nearly 40,000 pounds, was recovered after police identified the suspect’s vehicle using a camera alert system.
📺 DETAIL: The shipment, intended for Mitsubishi Materials Corporation in Japan, was reported missing after the company lost contact with the driver on June 26. Kumar was found with fraudulent identification, including an invalid work visa and a fake New York license, but had apparently been issued with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) by California. The Indian reportedly has a history of arrests for fraud, identity theft, and other crimes. Significantly, tungsten oxide is used to make advanced materials such as armor-piercing rounds and lasers.
🎯 IMPACT: Kumar’s arrest highlights ongoing concerns about illegal immigrants obtaining commercial driver’s licenses, with a significant number of Americans killed on the roads by careless, unqualified foreign drivers, and the potential security risks posed by unvetted drivers handling hazardous materials. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer to transfer Kumar into federal custody.
📺 FLASHBACK: The Trump administration has been cracking down on states issuing commercial driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, citing risks of unqualified drivers transporting dangerous materials alongside their threat to other motorists. Former acting ICE Director Todd Lyons warned in 2025, “We don’t know what they’re carrying across state lines in an 18-wheeler, terrorists will stop at nothing to harm the United States, and it is well within the realm of possibility that some of these trucks… could be carrying toxic chemicals, bombs, or God knows what.”

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7 hours ago
Crime
News

Teen Migrant Arrested After 80-Year-Old Woman Raped and Robbed.

The shocking attack on an elderly woman in Rennes, France, has reignited concerns over migrant crime in the country, with public anger rising over how French authorities are doing little to stem the tide of criminality.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: In Rennes, France, an 80-year-old woman was raped and robbed earlier this month by a 16-year-old Moroccan as she returned home from an evening out with her daughter. The suspect approached her on a scooter, followed her into her building in the Colombier area after she refused his escort, pinned her against a wall, and raped her, before stealing a piece of gold jewelry and fleeing.
📺 DETAIL: Police arrested the teenager on Tuesday following a swift investigation involving CCTV and DNA evidence; he was found in possession of cocaine and is described as a legally residing but unaccompanied homeless minor born in Morocco in June 2010. His custody was extended ahead of a court appearance. The case has shocked the country and comes amid growing public alarm over crime, with a recent CSA poll for Le Journal du Dimanche revealing that 72 percent of French respondents believe crime has spiraled out of control. Even majorities of President Emmanuel Macron’s supporters (62 percent), left-wing voters (55 percent), and far-left voters (58 percent) share this view, while only Green Party voters were less concerned, at 45 percent.
🎯 IMPACT: This attack has further fueled public perception of rising crime driven by mass migration in France, adding pressure on government and law enforcement to address concerns over safety, particularly regarding crimes involving migrants. Currently, the anti-mass migration National Rally (RN) party, led by Marine Le Pen, is leading the polls for the French presidential elections, which begin in April 2027.

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18 hours ago
Economy
News
War

Houthi Strikes on Saudi Tankers Send Oil Prices Past $100.

Houthi attacks on Saudi vessels in the Red Sea have further restricted the global oil supply, causing prices to surge and prompting President Trump to threaten military action in Yemen.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Houthi militants allied with Iran claim to have struck two Saudi Arabian-flagged tankers in the Red Sea, causing oil prices to pass $100 a barrel for the first time since May. The Red Sea had become a significant alternative trade route for global oil, natural gas, and fertilizer supplies after Iran had largely closed down the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald J. Trump has threatened expanded military action against both Iran and the Houthis if further attacks occur.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “A year ago the United States of America attacked, very powerfully, the Houthis, for their interference with commerce and trade, by shooting at ships. Since that time, and during our conflict with Iran, they have acted very responsibly. Unfortunately, now they are starting up again, shooting at two Saudi Arabian ships last night… major military punishment will be inflicted upon Iran and, of course, the Houthis, themselves, who I am very disappointed with in that they have, until now, acted very professionally and smart. ” – President Trump on Truth Social
🎯 IMPACT: The attacks have intensified the oil crisis, affecting global markets and causing U.S. stock markets to open lower on Thursday. The price of gasoline in the U.S. has risen, and the yield on the 10-year treasury bond has increased, indicating broader economic repercussions.
📰 DETAIL: The Houthi strikes form part of a broader conflict involving the U.S. and Iran, with both sides exchanging attacks across the Middle East. The Houthis, who control Yemen’s major population centers, are widely regarded as a proxy for Iran, much like Hezbollah in Lebanon.
👀 FLASHBACK: A ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran in June had temporarily stabilized oil prices, but its collapse following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which prompted heavy, ongoing U.S. retaliatory strikes, has reignited hostilities and economic instability.

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20 hours ago
NatSec
News

Secret Service Swamped by Record 10,000 Threats Targeting Trump and Other Protectees.

The Secret Service has revealed an unprecedented surge in threats against President Trump, raising concerns about violent leftist rhetoric and its real-world consequences.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Secret Service investigated approximately 10,000 threats against President Donald J. Trump and other protectees in just the first half of 2026, a significant increase compared to prior years. Director Sean Curran described the volume of threats as unprecedented in his 24-year career.
📺 DETAIL: The surge in threats coincides with multiple left-wing assassination attempts and terrorist attacks, including an armed man attempting to breach a checkpoint near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner venue where Trump was in attendance in April, the assassination of Turning Point USA ally Charlie Kirk, and a sniper ambush on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. Past attempts on President Trump’s life include a shooting at a Pennsylvania rally in 2024, when he was hit in the ear and three supporters were wounded, one fatally, and an attempt to assassinate him on a Florida golf course later the same year, which resulted in the serious injury of a six-year-old girl during the would-be assassin’s escape attempt.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The numbers are numbers that this agency and certainly I have never seen in my 24-year career.” – Sean Curran, Secret Service Director
🎯 IMPACT: The alarming rise in threats underscores the heightened dangers facing President Trump, his administration, and his supporters, as well as the broader threat posed by the left’s increasingly polarized political rhetoric.
📺 FLASHBACK: A group of alleged domestic terrorists were alleged to have plotted a drone and sniper attack at the UFC’s recent America 250 event at the White House. Plotters allegedly planned to use droneborne explosives to sow chaos, before opening fire on the fleeing crowds and attempting to storm the gates to the White House.

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20 hours ago
News
War

Iran Strikes CIA Sites, Russian Involvement Suspected.

U.S. intelligence is probing potential Russian assistance in Iran’s drone attacks on CIA facilities in the Middle East.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Iranian drone attacks on Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) facilities in the Middle East have led U.S. intelligence analysts to investigate potential Russian involvement in providing targeting information or advanced drone technology to the Islamic Republic, following the breakdown of a ceasefire over attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
📰 DETAIL: The attacks, which occurred in March, targeted at least two CIA sites, including one in the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and another in eastern Iraq. The precision and effectiveness of the strikes have raised suspicions about possible Russian assistance, given their history of technical support to Iran, and Iran’s role in supplying Russia with drones for the Ukraine war. The Reuters news wire agency has cited sources claiming further strikes on additional, non-specified CIA sites.
🎯 IMPACT: If confirmed, Russian involvement in targeting CIA facilities would indicate a significant escalation in Moscow’s willingness to disrupt U.S. operations in the Middle East. Significantly, the U.S. has long provided critical intelligence to Ukraine, with Russia possibly viewing similar assistance to Iran as justified, despite official denials that it has, for instance, given the Islamic Republic access to its Kometa-M satellite navigation system.

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