PARIS, France — Vice President J.D. Vance took part in a special visit to Notre Dame this evening, with The National Pulse present to witness the occasion.
Vance, hot off his AI summit speech in the French capital, marveled at the recently rebuilt cathedral alongside his wife Usha and three children.
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Notre Dame famously burned down in April 2019 after a suspicious fire that ravaged the 12th-century building, which was first established as a Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
The National Pulse is currently on location with the Vice President, who is expected to deliver remarks at the Munich Security Forum on Friday, as well as attending a meeting with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has called for George Soros and his son Alex Soros to face prosecution under the RICO Act for their financial support of violent protests in the United States.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED:President Trump, George Soros, Alex Soros, and organizations funded by the Soros network.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Statements made via Truth Social on August 27, 2025, referencing Soros’s political activities across the United States.
💬KEY QUOTE: “George Soros, and his Wonderful Radical Left son, should be charged with RICO because of their support of Violent Protests, and much more, all throughout the United States of America.” – President Trump
🎯IMPACT: Renewed scrutiny of Soros-funded organizations and their involvement in protests and political activities.
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In a post on Truth Social, President Donald J. Trump accused George Soros and his son, Alex Soros, of financially supporting violent protests across the United States, calling for them to be prosecuted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.
Trump wrote, “George Soros, and his Wonderful Radical Left son, should be charged with RICO because of their support of Violent Protests, and much more, all throughout the United States of America. We’re not going to allow these lunatics to rip apart America any more, never giving it so much as a chance to ‘BREATHE,’ and be FREE.”
According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the federal RICO statute—established in 1970—aims to eliminate organized crime’s infiltration into legitimate organizations. It is broad enough to address illegal activities impacting interstate or foreign commerce. Notably, Soros’s Open Society Foundations have financially supported groups involved in contentious protests and rallies, including one advocating for an accused MS-13 gang member.
Soros’s network has provided millions in funding to organizations such as CASA and Human Rights First, which have been involved in pro-illegal immigrant advocacy and lawsuits against Trump administration policies. Open Society Foundations also allegedly funneled significant funds to groups linked to anti-Israel protests, including those justifying Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
Soros’s foundations have reportedly funneled over $15 million to groups behind anti-Israel protests since 2016, including $13.7 million through the Tides Center.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: A gunman who killed two children and injured at least 17 others at a Catholic school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been identified as Robin Westman, formerly Robert.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Shooter Robin Westman, children attending morning mass, and other victims.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: August 27, 2025, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.
💬KEY QUOTE: “The shooter was not previously known to law enforcement.” – Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara
🎯IMPACT: There is an ongoing investigation into disturbing videos apparently uploaded to YouTube by the shooter.
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The gunman responsible for the shooting at a back-to-school Mass at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which claimed the lives of two young children and left at least 17 others wounded, has been named as anti-Trump transgender Robin Westman, previously Robert.
Authorities are examining a series of troubling YouTube videos that are believed to be connected to Westman and posted just prior to the incident. These clips feature a diary written in Cyrillic script, decorated with Pride stickers, and what appears to be a diagram of the church, which Westman stabs with a knife. Other videos show firearms that seem to match those allegedly employed by the shooter, adorned with nods to other mass shooters and phrases like ‘Kill Donald Trump.’
The firearms are also decorated with Satanic pentagrams and a variety of anti-Semitic, anti-Hispanic, and anti-Muslim slogans, possibly in an effort to confuse people as to his true motives and ideology.
Westman killed himself at the scene of the shooting with a self-inflicted gunshot.
Robin Westman, the suspected shooter in today’s mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, appears to have had a YouTube Channel named “Robin W” which has since been deleted, that contained several video consisting of guns, a manifesto… pic.twitter.com/B3JJUOIGJp
❓WHAT HAPPENED: British anti-grooming gang activist Tommy Robinson says he will not be charged for knocking a man out at a London railway station last month.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tommy Robinson, British police, and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Robinson announced the charges were dropped on August 27.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Breaking news, St Pancras No case to answer, after police investigated it has been proven I was the victim & I was within the law to defend myself. Why was I arrested at all?” – Tommy Robinson
🎯IMPACT: The dropping of the case allows Robinson to operate freely without bail conditions ahead of his major planned event next month.
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British anti-grooming gang activist Tommy Robinson says he will not face criminal charges for knocking a man out at London’s St Pancras International railway station. Robinson was arrested on August 4 after returning to the United Kingdom from a short trip abroad. The arrest stemmed from an incident on July 28 involving a physical confrontation with a man who ended up being hospitalized with a head injury.
Video of the aftermath of the incident circulated online, showing Robinson standing over the man, seen lying prone on the ground. In the footage, Robinson is heard telling onlookers, “He come at me, bruv.” He also tells nearby witnesses, “You saw what happened… He come at me.”
Left-leaning journalists accused Robinson of fleeing the country after the incident, though his supporters argued he left for a pre-planned trip and returned voluntarily. Upon his return, Robinson was taken into custody at Luton Airport and questioned on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH), but later released on bail.
After reviewing surveillance camera footage, taking witness statements, and collecting other evidence, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) reportedly found no realistic prospect of conviction.
Robinson addressed the outcome in a video posted to social media, thanking his supporters and reiterating that he acted in self-defense. “Breaking news, St Pancras No case to answer, after police investigated it has been proven I was the victim & I was within the law to defend myself. Why was I arrested at all? You had the footage you knew I was the victim [Metropolitan Police],” he said.
The 41-year-old has long been a prominent figure in the United Kingdom for his outspoken activism against grooming gangs and the failure of the British authorities to prosecute primarily Muslim, Pakistani-heritage predators. He has himself been prosecuted numerous times, sometimes on highly dubious charges.
Breaking news , St Pancras No case to answer , after police investigated it has been proven I was the victim & I was within the law to defend myself . Why was I arrested at all? You had the footage you knew I was the victim @metpoliceukhttps://t.co/2fmCj0o5t0pic.twitter.com/7wmg3jYOL5
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Herring Networks announced that One America News (OAN) and A Wealth of Entertainment (AWE) will join YouTube TV’s channel lineup in Q4 2025.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Herring Networks, One America News (OAN), A Wealth of Entertainment (AWE), Google, and YouTube TV.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The channels will launch on YouTube TV in the fourth quarter of 2025, expanding availability across the United States.
💬KEY QUOTE: “We’re excited to bring OAN and AWE to YouTube TV’s ever-growing community of subscribers,” said Richard Levine, President of Distribution for OAN and AWE.
🎯IMPACT: The move will expand viewer choice, offering 16 hours of live news coverage on OAN and premium entertainment content on AWE.
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One America News (OAN) will be joining YouTube TV‘s channel lineup in the fourth quarter of 2025. Herring Networks, Inc., OAN’s parent company, says its other channel—A Wealth of Entertainment (AWE)—will also be available.
Richard Levine, President of Distribution for OAN and AWE, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, saying, “We’re excited to bring OAN and AWE to YouTube TV’s ever-growing community of subscribers. This partnership makes it easier than ever for viewers nationwide to connect with our networks — from in-depth news reporting to inspiring entertainment.”
Justin Connolly, Vice President and Global Head of Media at YouTube, also commented on the development: “Our goal has always been to provide our subscribers with a wide range of content, which is why we’re excited to bring One America News to YouTube TV. This partnership gives One America News access to our growing audience, while also giving our subscribers even more choice when it comes to news and entertainment.”
The news comes as YouTube TV—which boasts 9.4 million subscribers as of April 2025—finalizes several contracts with television networks. Notably, the Google (Alphabet)-owned streaming service’s current contract renewal impasse with Fox has drawn significant media attention, especially with the college and professional football season kicking off over the next several weeks.
“Google removing Fox channels from YouTube TV would be a terrible outcome,” Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday evening.
OAN has been expanding its operations in 2025, including the completion of a new broadcast studio in California and the launch of The Matt Gaetz Show, hosted by former Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL). The National Pulse reported in May on Kari Lake, a senior adviser at the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM), announcing that OAN will now supply newsfeed services to USAGM’s network of outlets.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a letter to its network of lenders requiring an end to politicized debankings.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler, over 5,000 lenders, and the Trump administration.
📍WHEN & WHERE: Washington, D.C., under Executive Order 14331, with compliance deadlines set for December 5, 2025, and January 5, 2026.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Access to banking should not be a partisan issue—but far too many confirmed debanking cases have targeted right-leaning businesses, non-profits, and people—including Christian, pro-life, and Second Amendment organizations.” – Kelly Loeffler.
🎯IMPACT: Lenders must identify and reinstate wrongfully denied clients, submit compliance reports, or face penalties.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has ordered over 5,000 lenders to stop denying banking services based on customers’ political, religious, or ideological beliefs. This action follows Executive Order 14331, “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans,” signed by President Donald J. Trump, which aims to eliminate politically motivated debanking.
In a letter to lenders, the SBA warned that noncompliance could result in a loss of good standing with the agency and possible penalties. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler stated, “Access to banking should not be a partisan issue – but far too many confirmed debanking cases have targeted right-leaning businesses, non-profits, and people – including Christian, pro-life, and Second Amendment organizations.”
Lenders are now required to review past account closures, identify clients denied service for ideological reasons, reinstate those clients where appropriate, notify them, and submit compliance reports by January 5, 2026.
Debanking practices drew national attention during the Barack Obama and Joe Biden governments. Programs like Operation Chokepoint targeted politically disfavored but lawful industries, including firearm manufacturers. Critics argue that these efforts used regulatory pressure to discourage banks from serving certain clients based on supposed reputational risk.
In March 2025, the Trump Organization filed a lawsuit against Capital One, alleging the bank closed over 300 business accounts in 2021 due to “unsubstantiated, ‘woke’ beliefs.” The suit contends the closures were politically motivated and caused significant financial harm. Separately, senior banking executives have reported pressure from regulators under Democratic presidents to sever ties with conservative clients. One executive described the pressure as clear and forceful: “When your regulator gives you a suggestion, it’s not a suggestion, it’s an order.”
Executive Order 14331 instructs federal financial regulators to remove “reputation risk” considerations from their policies. The order also mandates investigations into discriminatory banking practices, with regulators empowered to enforce penalties against institutions that engage in politically biased debanking.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An active shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has seen between ten and 20 people shot and several fatalities, according to unconfirmed preliminary reports.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Police, emergency services, unidentified victims, and an unidentified gunman.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: August 27, 2025, at Annunciation Church, Minneapolis.
🎯IMPACT: Police have yet to officially confirm details of the casualties, the status of the gunman, or his suspected motivations. The church and surrounding areas are under lockdown as officers secure the scene.
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UPDATE: 10:50 AM — President Donald J. Trump has responded to the shooting, writing on his Truth Social platform, “I have been fully briefed on the tragic shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The FBI quickly responded and they are on the scene. The White House will continue to monitor this terrible situation. Please join me in praying for everyone involved!”
Sources now indicate the gunman is dead following a self-inflicted gunshot.
UPDATE: 10:45 AM — Law enforcement has confirmed the suspect in the shooting has been “contained;” whether or not he has been killed is currently unclear. Reports indicate there is no continuing threat to the public.
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Police and emergency services are currently responding to an active shooting at the Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where multiple casualties have been reported. While initial reports suggest ten to 20 people have been shot, including fatalities, official confirmation is pending.
The incident began around 8:30 AM on Wednesday when officers were alerted to an active shooter at the Catholic church, which also houses a K-8 Catholic school. The gunman is reportedly armed with a rifle, but it remains unclear whether the shooting specifically targeted the church’s daily mass or the school.
A large contingent of emergency services has been dispatched to the scene as officers work to secure the area. The status of the suspect remains uncertain at this time.
Local officials and eyewitnesses have provided limited details as the situation is still developing. Authorities are urging the public to avoid the area as investigations continue.
This story is developing…
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A Chinese cancer researcher was charged with stealing trade secrets for China, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Yunhai Li, a 35-year-old research scholar at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and U.S. law enforcement agencies.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: The charges were filed on Monday in Harris County, Texas. The alleged theft occurred earlier this year at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
💬KEY QUOTE: “We have zero tolerance for any attempts that hurt our nation and our community’s ability to pioneer critical medical breakthroughs.” — Sean Teare, Harris County District Attorney.
🎯IMPACT: The case highlights concerns about intellectual property theft and national security risks within U.S. research institutions.
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Yunhai Li, a 35-year-old Chinese national and cancer researcher, has been charged with theft of trade secrets and tampering with government records, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Li, who had been a researcher at MD Anderson Cancer Center since 2022, is accused of attempting to steal cancer-related research and transfer it to China.
Li was in the U.S. on a Department of State research exchange scholar visa, with his work funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Defense (DOD). He reportedly uploaded nearly completed research on a vaccine to prevent breast cancer from spreading to a Chinese server, Baidu, before abruptly quitting his position on July 1.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in coordination with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), intercepted Li at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on July 9. They found unpublished research, trade secrets, and confidential files stored on a laptop linked to the Chinese server. Prosecutors allege that Li also conducted undisclosed research for Chongqing Medical University, violating his non-disclosure agreements.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare stated, “Houston is proudly home to some of the most groundbreaking medical institutions in the world—publicly funded centers that are saving lives each day thanks to their innovative research. We have zero tolerance for any attempts that hurt our nation and our community’s ability to pioneer critical medical breakthroughs.”
Li was arrested and later released on a $5,100 bond after surrendering his passport. He allegedly told police he stole the research because he felt it was his right and that it was “going to waste.” Federal prosecutors may also pursue charges against Li.
The arrest comes as President Donald J. Trump has said his administration plans to double the number of Chinese students studying in the United States. It is unclear whether the Trump White House, especially Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who is championing the visa expansion, has adequately weighed the national security implications of such a move.
❓WHAT HAPPENED: Violent crime in Washington, D.C., has decreased by nearly half since President Donald J. Trump deployed federal troops and law enforcement agents in the city.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, federal law enforcement agents, the National Guard, and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Washington, D.C., from August 7 through August 25, 2025.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Crime in D.C., was the worst ever in history. And now, over the last 13 days, we’ve worked so hard, we’ve taken so many. There are many left, but we’ve taken so many criminals—over 1,000.” – Donald Trump
🎯IMPACT: More than 1,094 arrests have been made, including MS-13 and Tren de Aragua gang members, and significant reductions in violent crime and burglaries have been reported.
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Over the three weeks since President Donald J. Trump federalized Washington, D.C. law enforcement and deployed federal agents and troops to restore order, violent crime has reportedly dropped by nearly 50 percent, based on a CBS News analysis of crime data.
The analysis examined incidents reported to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) from August 7 to August 25, revealing a notable decline in violent crime compared to the same period in 2024 and the five-year average. Burglaries have decreased by 48 percent, and car thefts have dropped by 36 percent.
Contrary to some corporate media reports, federal forces have focused on high-crime areas, such as U Street, NW, where gun crimes were well above the citywide average, with the National Guard providing a deterrent present at locations such as subway stations. The White House has reported over 1,094 arrests since the operation started, including eight gang members affiliated with MS-13 or Tren de Aragua, and the seizure of 115 firearms.
On August 25 alone, 87 arrests were made, including 39 illegal immigrants. Notably, D.C.’s sanctuary policies protecting illegals have been suspended since federalization.
President Trump commented on the effort, saying, “Crime in D.C., was the worst ever in history. And now, over the last 13 days, we’ve worked so hard, we’ve taken so many. There are many left, but we’ve taken so many criminals – over 1,000.” He also called D.C.’s crime data “phony,” likely referring to reports from police unions that senior officers are deliberately misclassifying crimes. At least one police commander is currently facing charges for allegedly doctoring statistics.
Federal forces are also aiding “beautification” projects in D.C., with at least 49 homeless encampments being cleared.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a 30-day ultimatum for California, New Mexico, and Washington to enforce federal English proficiency rules for truck drivers or face losing federal funding.
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👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, the Department of Transportation, and officials from California, New Mexico, and Washington.
📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made August 26, following an investigation into a deadly August 12 crash on the Florida Turnpike involving an illegal alien trucker.
💬KEY QUOTE: “This is about keeping people safe on the road. Your families, your kids, your spouses, your loved ones, your friends. We all use the roadway, and we need to make sure that those who are driving big rigs—semis—can understand the road signs, that they’ve been well trained.” – Sean Duffy
🎯IMPACT: States could lose millions in federal funding, with California at risk of losing $30 million, Washington $10 million, and New Mexico $7 million if they fail to comply.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has given California, New Mexico, and Washington a 30‑day ultimatum on August 26 to enforce federal English‑proficiency requirements for commercial truckers, or face the loss of federal funding. This directive follows a federal investigation launched after a deadly crash earlier this month on the Florida Turnpike, in which Harjinder Singh, an illegal immigrant from India, allegedly made an illegal U‑turn and killed three people.
“This is about keeping people safe on the road. Your families, your kids, your spouses, your loved ones, your friends. We all use the roadway, and we need to make sure that those who are driving big rigs, semis, can understand the road signs, that they’ve been well trained,” Duffy stated.
The Department of Transportation’s probe into the Florida crash revealed several lapses. Singh received his commercial driver’s license from both California and Washington despite his illegal status. New Mexico authorities failed to administer the required English‑language test after Singh was pulled over for speeding in July. He reportedly answered only two of 12 questions correctly in an English Language Proficiency test, and misidentified three of four road traffic signs.
From June 25 to August 21, California alone allowed at least 23 drivers with documented violations in English proficiency to continue driving. Similar enforcement failures were identified in Washington and New Mexico.
Should they fail to come into compliance, California faces up to $30 million, Washington about $10 million, and New Mexico $7 million in potential federal funding losses under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program.
In response to the tragedy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, framing the action as both a safety and economic measure, announced an immediate pause in issuing work visas for commercial truck drivers, including H‑2B, E‑2, and EB‑3 categories, citing concerns over road safety. Rubio emphasized the decision was aimed at preventing unqualified or unsafe drivers from entering U.S. roads and protecting American truckers.
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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Cracker Barrel reversed its rebranding decision and restored its old logo following public backlash.
👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Cracker Barrel, President Donald Trump, and conservative activist Robby Starbuck.
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📍WHEN & WHERE: Announcement made Tuesday, following earlier statements and public feedback.
💬KEY QUOTE: “Our new logo is going away and our ‘Old Timer’ will remain.” – Cracker Barrel
🎯IMPACT: The decision aligns with customer feedback and addresses concerns over the company’s direction.
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Cracker Barrel announced it would revert to its old logo after facing significant backlash over its rebranding. The decision came after public criticism and a statement from President Donald Trump urging the company to listen to its customers.
Fox News’ Bret Baier reported the news on X, quoting the company’s statement: “Our new logo is going away and our ‘Old Timer’ will remain. At Cracker Barrel, it’s always been – and always will be – about serving up delicious food, warm welcomes, and the kind of country hospitality that feels like family.”
President Trump weighed in on the situation earlier, posting on Truth Social: “Cracker Barrel should go back to the old logo, admit a mistake based on customer response (the ultimate Poll), and manage the company better than ever before.” He added that the company could turn the situation into a “great opportunity” if handled correctly.
The company had initially apologized on Monday, stating that “Uncle Herschel” would remain on road signs and branding, but stopped short of restoring the old logo at that time. By Tuesday, Cracker Barrel reversed course entirely, citing the importance of listening to its customers.
The controversy also brought attention to Cracker Barrel’s involvement in DEI initiatives, “all ages” pride events, and a “diversity” supplier program, which had drawn criticism from conservative voices, including activist Robby Starbuck.
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