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Wednesday, May 14, 2025
9 hours ago
Immigration
News

Venezuelans Threatened Hostage-Taking in ICE Detention.

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❓What Happened: A group of detained Venezuelan men in Texas barricaded themselves, covered cameras, and threatened to take hostages, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

👥 Who’s Involved: The Trump administration, 23 Venezuelan detainees accused of gang affiliation, ICE officials, and immigration attorneys.

📍 Where & When: Incident occurred on April 23 at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Texas; detainees were moved to another facility on May 4.

💬 Key Quote: “They threatened to take hostages and injure facility contract staff and ICE officers,” stated Joshua D. Johnson, acting ICE director for the Dallas office.

⚠️ Impact: The administration claims the incident underscores the danger posed by alleged Tren de Aragua gang members and justifies using the Alien Enemies Act to execute swift deportations.

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The Trump administration has escalated its efforts to deport a group of Venezuelan detainees accused of gang affiliations, citing an April 23 incident at a Texas detention facility. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials allege the men, identified as members of the Tren de Aragua gang, barricaded themselves inside their unit at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility, covered surveillance cameras, and threatened to take hostages.

According to a sworn statement by Joshua D. Johnson, acting ICE director for the Dallas office, the detainees “refused their breakfast trays and barricaded both the front and rear entrance doors of their housing unit using bed cots.” Johnson also stated that the group attempted to flood the unit by clogging toilets and blocked windows to prevent observation. “They threatened to take hostages and injure facility contract staff and ICE officers,” Johnson added.

On May 4, the 23 men were transferred to the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, a move that placed them under a different court jurisdiction. The administration claims the alleged actions of these individuals highlight the risks posed by Tren de Aragua members in detention and justifies invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite deportations.

The detainees reportedly fear being sent to El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT). The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked deportations in this case while attorneys challenge the administration’s actions.

Members of Tren de Aragua flooded into the United States under the former Biden-Harris regime, taking over entire apartment complexes in some cities. Members have been linked to extortion as well as other serious crimes, including murder.

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10 hours ago
News
Religion

Researchers Claim to Have Found Noah’s Ark.

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❓What Happened: A geological formation near Mount Ararat in Turkey is being studied by researchers who believe it could be the remains of Noah’s Ark.

👥 Who’s Involved: Independent researchers from Noah’s Ark Scans, including Andrew Jones and William Crabtree.

📍 Where & When: Durupinar Formation, 18 miles south of Mount Ararat, Turkey. Recent findings published in May 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “This is not what you’d expect to see if the site were simply a solid block of rock or the result of random mudflow debris,” said Andrew Jones.

⚠️ Impact: The findings could provide evidence supporting the Biblical account of Noah’s Ark, sparking renewed debate over the site’s origins.

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Researchers from Noah’s Ark Scans have unveiled findings from the Durupinar Formation, a site in Turkey believed by some to be the resting place of Noah’s Ark. Using ground-penetrating radar (GPR), the team identified angular structures and a 13-foot tunnel running through the center of the formation, with features resembling hallways and rooms.

Andrew Jones, an independent researcher with the project, explained that the scans revealed three distinct layers beneath the surface, consistent with the Biblical description of the Ark having three decks. “What’s left is the chemical imprint, pieces of wood, and in the ground, the shape of a hall,” Jones recently told the media.

The formation, located 18 miles south of Mount Ararat, was first revealed in 1948 after heavy rains and earthquakes washed away surrounding mud. The Bible describes Noah’s Ark as a massive wooden vessel that saved mankind and animals from a catastrophic flood over 4,300 years ago, coming to rest on the “mountains of Ararat.”

William Crabtree, another researcher, noted that soil analysis from the site revealed elevated potassium levels and higher organic matter inside the formation compared to the surrounding soil. “If this was a wooden boat and the wood had rotted over time, we would expect to see elevated levels of potassium, changes in pH, and higher organic content—and that’s exactly what we’re finding,” Crabtree stated.

The team also observed that grass within the boat-shaped formation differs in color from the surrounding area, which they suggest may indicate a man-made origin. Plans for further testing include core drilling and additional GPR scans to compare the formation’s interior with its exterior.

While some scientists argue the site is a natural geological feature, others see the findings as evidence supporting the Biblical account. Jones emphasized the importance of their ongoing work, saying, “We want to compare what’s inside the formation to what’s outside. That could give us a much clearer picture of whether this is truly something man-made.”

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10 hours ago
Economy

This Company Just Committed $1 Billion to U.S. Manufacturing Expansion, Adding 4,000 Jobs.

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❓What Happened: Carrier announced a $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing over five years, creating 4,000 jobs.

👥 Who’s Involved: Carrier, led by Chairman and CEO David Gitlin, and President Donald J. Trump.

📍 Where & When: Announced Tuesday, May 13, 2025, with investments across the U.S. manufacturing sector.

💬 Key Quote: “We are building for the future by creating high-quality, skilled trade careers and empowering American workers to lead the next generation of manufacturing,” said David Gitlin.

⚠️ Impact: The investment will expand facilities, build a new manufacturing site, and accelerate R&D in energy solutions, boosting U.S. manufacturing and innovation.

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Carrier, a global leader in climate control and energy solutions, revealed plans on Tuesday to invest $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing over the next five years, a move expected to create approximately 4,000 jobs. The company announced the initiative, which focuses on expanding manufacturing, innovation, and workforce development, in a press release.

The investment will include expanding current facilities and building a new advanced manufacturing site. These efforts will support the production of critical components for heat pumps and battery assemblies, both integral to Carrier’s Home Energy Management System (HEMS).

“This investment marks the next chapter in our commitment to U.S. manufacturing,” said Carrier’s Chairman and CEO David Gitlin. “We are building for the future by creating high-quality, skilled trade careers and empowering American workers to lead the next generation of manufacturing.”

The initiative will also drive research and development in next-generation technologies, including liquid cooling for data centers and battery-enabled energy and power solutions. These advancements will be spearheaded by Carrier Energy, an in-house startup focused on optimizing home energy use and enhancing grid flexibility.

Gitlin emphasized the broader implications of the investment, stating, “At the same time, it positions Carrier to capture the tremendous growth ahead in our industry and deliver smart, differentiated solutions for our customers.”

The announcement aligns with broader efforts to bolster U.S. manufacturing, with President Donald J. Trump enacting trade tariffs to protect domestic industry and American workers from foreign predation. The White House’s investment tracker highlights numerous major commitments, attributing them to trade and tax policies that encourage domestic production.

While the investment announcement is welcome news, Carrier made a similar pledge in December 2016 regarding an effort to save American jobs, but failed, in part, to uphold its end of the agreement.

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11 hours ago
Christopher Tomlinson
Politics

David Hogg, Who Can’t Define ‘Woman,’ Turfed Out of DNC for Not Being One.

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❓What Happened: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has voided the election of David Hogg, citing gender parity rules.

👥 Who’s Involved: Democratic National Committee (DNC), David Hogg, Ken Martin.

📍 Where & When: United States, the DNC credentials committee voted on May 11.

💬 Key Quote:  “The DNC has pledged to remove me, and this vote has provided an avenue to fast-track that effort.” — David Hogg.

⚠️ Impact: The move likely removes Hogg from his Democratic leadership position. He had vowed to campaign against Democrats he did not deem progressive enough.

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Democrats have moved to remove far-left anti-gun rights activist David Hogg from this position as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) because his election violated gender parity rules. The complaint came from Kalyn Free, who lost in the vice chair race but claimed the party had disadvantaged female candidates.

The DNC credentials committee voted on May 11 to void the vote that elected Hogg and second vice chair Malcolm Kenyatta. The issue will now be put forward to the party at large to determine whether Hogg and Kenyatta must take part in another election this year.

Party chairman Ken Martin stated he was “disappointed” in the procedural error and added that he trusted the DNC members to review and resolve the matter. David Hogg, meanwhile, said the matter was just an excuse for the DNC to remove him after he pledged to spend millions going after Democrats not deemed sufficiently progressive.

“It is also impossible to ignore the broader context of my work to reform the party which loomed large over this vote,” Hogg said, adding: “The DNC has pledged to remove me, and this vote has provided an avenue to fast-track that effort.”

Previously, Hogg has struggled to define what a woman is, insisting in 2022, “Trans women are women. Trans girls are girls. But some people still don’t get it.” He also urged his social media followers to flood a tip line for flagging men competing in women’s reports with bogus reports.

Many long-time party members, including Clinton White House strategist James Carville, had criticised Hogg, and last month, the party issued an ultimatum to him. The DNC enacted new rules to force members to be neutral regarding primary elections, forcing Hogg to choose between his role as vice chair and his primary-focused initiatives.

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12 hours ago
Economy
Lawfare

Pro-Corporate Groups, Democrat-Run States Launch Lawfare Suits to Kneecap Trump Tariffs.

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❓What Happened: President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency to impose tariffs on numerous countries in April, sparking lawsuits challenging his executive authority.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, five businesses, the Liberty Justice Center, a dozen states.

📍 Where & When: U.S. Court of International Trade, New York, May 13.

💬 Key Quote: “That statute doesn’t actually say anything about giving the president the power to tariff,” said Jeffrey Schwab of the Liberty Justice Center.

⚠️ Impact: The tariffs have generated substantial revenues for the U.S. and forced a number of countries into negotiations with the Trump administration, offering to lower their own tariffs and open their markets to U.S. exports. However, anti-tariff lawsuits could lead to Supreme Court rulings on the use of presidential trade powers.

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A federal trade court is hearing challenges to President Donald J. Trump’s tariffs, introduced under a national emergency declaration. Some small businesses and states now argue that the president exceeded his legal authority.

The legal dispute, brought before the U.S. Court of International Trade on May 13, centers on Trump’s April 2 declaration of “Liberation Day,” when he invoked the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEPPA) to impose tariffs on many imports.

Five businesses, represented by the Liberty Justice Center, argue that IEPPA does not explicitly grant the president authority to impose tariffs. “That statute doesn’t actually say anything about giving the president the power to tariff,” said Jeffrey Schwab, senior counsel at the nonprofit.

The administration, however, points to historical precedent, citing President Richard Nixon’s use of emergency tariffs during the 1971 economic crisis under the 1917 Trading With the Enemy Act, which informed IEPPA’s language.

The lawsuits have brought together an unusual coalition, including states led by Democratic governors and libertarian groups. A dozen states have filed separate suits against the tariffs, with hearings expected in the coming weeks. Kathleen Claussen, a Georgetown Law professor, suggested these cases might ultimately reach the Supreme Court.

Trump’s tariffs have already netted over $16 billion in revenues in April alone, contributing to a budget surplus for that month, and persuaded companies such as Nvidia to bring manufacturing operations inside the U.S.

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12 hours ago
Politics

Far-Left, Foreign-Born House Democrat Moves for Immediate Trump Impeachment Vote.

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❓What Happened: A House Democrat introduced a privileged resolution to impeach President Donald J. Trump, triggering a potential chamber-wide vote.

👥 Who’s Involved: Representative Shri Thanedar (D-MI), House GOP leadership, and vulnerable House Democrats.

📍 Where & When: U.S. House of Representatives, introduced Tuesday afternoon on May 13, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “Donald Trump has unlawfully conducted himself, bringing shame to the presidency and the people of the United States,” Rep. Thanedar claims.

⚠️ Impact: The resolution is unlikely to pass, but it could politically endanger vulnerable Democrats. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) has attempted to avoid discussing the impeachment resolution, but with a potentially imminent vote, he may no longer be able to shield his members in swing districts.

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Representative Shri Thanedar (D-MI) has filed a privileged resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to impeach President Donald J. Trump, setting the stage for a potential chamber-wide vote. The resolution, introduced Tuesday afternoon, forces House leadership to address the measure within two legislative days.

Thanedar’s resolution accuses Trump of multiple offenses, including obstruction of justice, bribery, corruption, and abuse of trade powers. “Donald Trump has unlawfully conducted himself, bringing shame to the presidency and the people of the United States,” Thanedar stated. He also criticized the Elon Musk-fronted Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), denouncing it as a “flagrantly unconstitutional creation.”

The far-left Michigan Democrat, who hails from India, initially introduced seven articles of impeachment in April. However, his efforts faced early setbacks, as four Democratic co-sponsors withdrew from the measure, reportedly claiming they were added in error.

House Republican leaders, who hold the majority, are expected to move to table the resolution. Such a procedural move would prevent a direct vote on the impeachment articles. No Republican lawmakers are anticipated to support the measure, making its passage highly unlikely.

An impeachment vote could place vulnerable House Democrats in a precarious position, especially as the party seeks to regain the majority in the 2026 midterm elections. Democrats have struggled to unify around a clear message since the 2024 election, and this vote could further complicate their efforts. A number of Democrat House members hold seats in districts won by President Trump in 2024, with the America First leader maintaining consistent support among working-class voters, once part of the Democrat political base. Alienating that voting bloc further could spell disaster for the Democrats.

This move follows similar impeachment efforts by Rep. Al Green (D-TX), who previously attempted to file articles against Trump and was removed from a joint session of Congress for protesting the President’s joint address to both chambers. The chamber subsequently censured Green.

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13 hours ago
Immigration
Religion

Texas Blocks Construction of Islamic ‘EPIC City.’

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❓What Happened: Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the halting of all construction on EPIC City, a planned Islamic settlement near Dallas.

👥 Who’s Involved: Governor Greg Abbott, Texas Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the East Plano Islamic Center, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

📍 Where & When: Announcement made on Sunday; project located outside Dallas, Texas.

💬 Key Quote: “Texas has halted any construction of EPIC City. There is no construction taking place. The state of Texas has launched about a half dozen investigations into this project. That includes criminal investigations. And, the U.S. Department of Justice is also investigating.” – Governor Greg Abbott.

⚠️ Impact: Multiple investigations launched into EPIC City, including potential violations of constitutional rights and state laws.

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Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) has announced that all construction on EPIC City, a proposed development near Dallas, Texas, designed exclusively for Muslims, has been halted. Abbott confirmed the decision on Sunday in a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating the project is under investigation for potential legal violations.

“Texas has halted any construction of EPIC City,” Abbott stated. “There is no construction taking place. The state of Texas has launched about a half dozen investigations into this project. That includes criminal investigations. And, the U.S. Department of Justice is also investigating.”

The planned development, centered around the East Plano Islamic Center, had drawn scrutiny for allegedly intending to impose sharia law on its residents and for reportedly planning to exclude non-Muslims from purchasing or renting property. Critics,have raised concerns about potential constitutional violations. Cornyn is currently facing a primary challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), with the latter leading in early polls.

“A master-planned ‘community of thousands of Muslims’ could violate the constitutional rights of Jewish and Christian Texans,” Cornyn noted, adding that such a project could discriminate against non-Muslim minorities. He called for the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate whether the development would provide equal protection under the law for all residents.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton also announced his office is examining communications between the East Plano Islamic Center and officials in nearby towns, including Plano, Richardson, and Wylie. Paxton emphasized the importance of transparency, stating, “If any local official is supporting or communicating with a real estate development that is under investigation for potential violations of state law, then it’s imperative that we are made aware of exactly what’s being communicated.”

The controversy surrounding EPIC City comes amid broader concerns about similar developments in Texas. Colony Ridge, a massive community near Houston, has faced criticism for allegedly becoming a hub for illegal immigrants and crime. That development is also under investigation by federal and state authorities.

Governor Abbott noted that over a dozen state agencies are involved in investigating EPIC City, particularly whether its reported practices of religious-based housing discrimination would violate Texas law. The investigations remain ongoing.

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14 hours ago
Corruption

REVEALED: Top Doc Said Biden Was One Fall from a Wheelchair in 2024 Run-Up.

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❓What Happened: Democrat White House staffers planned for the possibility that former President Joe Biden would need to serve most of his second term confined to a wheelchair. The octogenarian Democrat’s physical decline was so alarming that his doctor warned aides that if he had another fall, Biden would be confined to a wheelchair during a difficult recovery.

👥 Who’s Involved: Former President Joe Biden, Doctor Kevin O’Connor, Doctor Kevin Cannard, Democrat White House aides, and Alex Thompson and Jake Tapper.

📍 Where & When: The medical assessments were made throughout Biden’s presidency from 2021 until 2025, while the revelation of the coverup and Dr. O’Connor’s concerns were made on May 13, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “Given Biden’s age, [his physician Kevin O’Connor] also privately said that if he had another bad fall, a wheelchair might be necessary for what could be a difficult recovery,” an excerpt reads from a forthcoming book on the coverup of Biden’s declining health.

⚠️ Impact: The revelation that former President Biden’s doctor and White House aides hid his reduced physical health from the public may trigger an extensive congressional investigation into the actions of the prior government. Additionally, the revelations raise serious challenges as to whether any details of the president’s physical examination by health professionals should be kept confidential from the American public.

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Former President Joe Biden‘s doctor, Kevin O’Connor, warned White House aides that if he had suffered another fall in 2023 or 2024, the octogenarian Democrat would need to be confined to a wheelchair and face an arduous recovery. The revelations on Biden’s physical state are made in a new book authored by Axios’s Alex Thompson and CNN’s Jake Tapper—well after Biden had already left office.

“Given Biden’s age, [his physician Kevin O’Connor] also privately said that if he had another bad fall, a wheelchair might be necessary for what could be a difficult recovery,” an excerpt from the book reads. In a typical media environment, the revelation would mean a grave political scandal, as O’Connor, as late as 2024, had publicly reported that Biden’s physical examination was nominal and gave the Democrat president a clean bill of health. The National Pulse reported on concerns over the accuracy and veracity of O’Connor’s examination of Biden repeatedly in 2024, and on whether the Democrat White House was covering up the president’s cognitive and physical decline.

Concerns over Biden’s physical fragility led to White House staff preparing contingency plans for Biden to run his eventually abandoned 2024 re-election campaign while confined to a wheelchair. Aides also reportedly prepared for Biden to serve his second term while using a wheelchair, had he successfully run and won re-election.

At the end of the Biden presidency, his staff went to great lengths to ensure the octogenarian Democrat did not suffer another catastrophic fall. Public events were carefully choreographed to include instructions taped to the ground directing Biden where to walk, the use of handrails on all stairs and stages at public events, and Biden began wearing special shoes that provided him with a greater degree of balance and stability when walking.

However, Thompson and Tapper’s book notes that White House aides ignored O’Connor and other medical professionals’ advice that Biden should receive more rest and cut back on his public commitments. While the other medical professionals are not yet known and may not be named in the book, at least one was likely Dr. Kevin Cannard, a Parkinson’s and deep brain disorder specialist who visited the White House and Dr. O’Connor numerous times in 2023 and 2024.

The insistence by his aides that Biden maintain a modest workload left O’Connor to quip that the White House staff was trying to kill Biden while he, his doctor, was tasked with keeping him alive.

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15 hours ago
William Upton
Economy
Immigration

Finally, the U.S. Is About to Go After Foreign Workers Sending Dollars Overseas.

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❓What Happened: A tax provision in the House Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill would enact a five percent tax of foreign remittances, which causes a drain on the U.S. economy and enriches foreign nations at the expense of Americans.

👥 Who’s Involved: House Republicans, President Donald J. Trump, foreign workers, and American workers.

📍 Where & When: The tax provisions for the budget reconciliation bill were revealed on Monday, May 12, in the form of an amendment to the broader legislation. The amendment is currently undergoing mark-up in the House Ways and Means Committee.

💬 Key Quote: “We should take fees on the remittances sent [to] other countries around the world when people come to our country illegally and wire money back home, we should tax those remittances. Take that money and use it to pay for the wall, to pay for ICE agents, to pay for Border Patrol,” Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) said in a floor speech late last year.

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Buried in the House Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill is a tax provision long sought by immigration hawks in the U.S. Under the plan, foreign workers who send portions of their income back to their home countries will pay a five percent tax on the transfer. Notably, U.S. citizens who make foreign transfers can recoup the five percent tax through a credit when filing annually or quarterly.

President Donald J. Trump attempted to institute a tax on remittances, the act of foreign workers making non-commercial transfers of money or goods to their families in their country of origin, during his first term in office. However, the measure was sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the House Republican plan, remittances will be taxed at a modest five percent, on top of existing income and payroll taxes foreign workers pay on their wages.

Remittances are the single largest form of financial inflow from one country to another worldwide, dwarfing foreign aid. In 2021, remittance payments accounted for $780 billion being sent to 800 million people, from one country to another. In the same year, foreign aid only accounted for a total cross-national flow of around $200 billion.

Notably, remittances from the United States comprise a significant portion of Mexico’s gross domestic product (GDP). In 2022, remittances made up about four percent of Mexican GDP. A similar percentage has been forecast for 2024. Remittances from the U.S. to Mexico constitute the latter’s largest foreign income source, even larger than foreign direct investment (FDI).

The remittance tax is reflective of President Trump’s broader America First agenda, which is focused on boosting domestic American industries and protecting American workers from foreign predatory actions. Additionally, the measure will effectively punish an economic behavior that removes dollars and consumption from the U.S. and transfers that economic activity to Mexico. Trump has repeatedly worked to end unearned benefits that Mexico enjoys from the U.S. unless it ramps up efforts to stymie the flow of fentanyl and other drugs into the U.S. and moves to end the influence and power of drug cartels.

Following Trump’s landslide presidential election victory last November, the idea of taxing remittances gained steam in the House of Representatives. During a floor speech shortly after the election, Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) stated: “We should take fees on the remittances sent there and other countries around the world when people come to our country illegally and wire money back home, we should tax those remittances. Take that money and use it to pay for the wall, to pay for ICE agents, to pay for Border Patrol.”

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15 hours ago
News
UK

LGBT Groups Refuse to Allow Party Involvement Until Politicians Usurp Supreme Court.

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❓What Happened: Four major Pride events in Britain have banned political parties from participating officially, citing solidarity with the transgender community.

👥 Who’s Involved: Birmingham, Brighton, London, and Manchester Pride organizations; British political parties; transgenders; the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom; the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

📍 Where & When: Britain, announcement made following a Supreme Court ruling that determined sex is determined by biology, not gender identity, for the purpose of equality law.

💬 Key Quote: “In this moment, we choose to stand firmer, louder, and prouder in demanding change that protects and uplifts trans lives,” said Pride organizers.

⚠️ Impact: Political parties are excluded from major Pride events unless they commit to returning transgender “women” to women’s single-sex spaces and sports, amidst ongoing debates over gender recognition laws.

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Four of the United Kingdom’s largest LGBT Pride organizations have announced a ban on political parties participating in their events in an official capacity, citing solidarity with transgenders. Birmingham, Brighton, London, and Manchester Pride groups issued a joint statement explaining the decision, which they said was driven by a lack of commitment to transgenderism among political parties.

The announcement follows a Supreme Court ruling that defined “woman” under the Equality Act as being based on biological sex. While this decision has been welcomed by many citizens and campaigners, particularly lesbian and gender-critical groups, it has been resisted by transgender activists.

The Pride groups stated that the ruling highlighted the need for urgent action and described their move as a refusal to “platform those who have not protected our rights.” They also called for reforms, including full “protections” under the Equality Act—likely meaning renewed access to women’s spaces—as well as improved access to transgender medical interventions and sustained funding for trans-led services.

“In this moment, we choose to stand firmer, louder, and prouder in demanding change that protects and uplifts trans lives,” the Pride groups said in a joint statement.

The Supreme Court ruling stems from a case involving the Scottish Parliament’s gender balance legislation, which included transgenders in quotas for women. The court clarified that the Equality Act’s definition of sex is based on biology, not gender identity, even for those holding a government Gender Recognition Certificate.

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) subsequently issued guidance emphasizing that access to single-sex spaces must align with biological sex.

Some groups, such as Scottish Lesbians, welcomed the clarification, stating it protects women’s rights. They have criticized Pride organizers for excluding lesbians by prioritizing transgender issues.

The decision to exclude political parties affects events that collectively attract over a million attendees annually. Political figures, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, have historically participated in Pride events.

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