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July 14, 2025
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UK

Trump Will Make an Unprecedented Second State Visit to the United Kingdom.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has been invited for a second state visit to the United Kingdom, an unprecedented honor for a U.S. President.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, King Charles III, Queen Camilla, First Lady Melania Trump, and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The visit will take place in September at Windsor Castle, west of London.

💬KEY QUOTE: “That’s really something,” Trump previously said about the invitation, calling it a “great, great honor.”

🎯IMPACT: The visit could influence British-American trade relations and marks a significant moment in the ongoing diplomatic relationship between the nations.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump is set to make an unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom this September, at the invitation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. First Lady Melania Trump is expected to accompany him. No previous American president has received more than one state invitation from the British monarchy.

Trump’s first state visit to Britain occurred in 2019, hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II. This time, instead of staying at Buckingham Palace, which is undergoing extensive renovations, the America First leader will be welcomed at Windsor Castle, a royal residence roughly 30 miles west of London.

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reportedly personally delivered the invitation during his White House visit earlier this year. In response, Trump called the gesture a “great, great honor,” adding, “That’s really something.”

State visits are typically symbolic in nature, emphasizing diplomatic goodwill and strong international ties. Although the monarch extends the formal invitation, such decisions are made in close coordination with the political government. The timing of this visit comes amid the United Kingdom’s efforts to improve trade relations with the U.S., particularly after a dip in British exports earlier this year that raised concerns about economic performance.

Trump recently rolled back tariffs on British aerospace goods. However, a 25 percent tariff remains in place for British steel beyond a certain quota, which remains a sticking point in trade negotiations. Prime Minister Starmer reportedly hopes the upcoming visit might help smooth over ongoing disagreements and boost economic ties.

During his 2019 visit, Trump openly backed former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and offered his opinions on the Brexit process. He also stirred controversy with public remarks about London Mayor Sadiq Khan, whom he criticized harshly.

This upcoming visit could also have international implications beyond the United Kingdom, particularly concerning Canada, where King Charles is also the constitutional monarch. In recent months, the U.S. and Canada have often been at odds over trade, with Trump floating the idea of absorbing Canada into the Union as the 51st state. In May, the King reaffirmed Canada’s sovereignty during a speech in its Parliament, declaring, “The true north is indeed strong and free.”

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War
World

U.S. Deploys F-35 Carriers in Response to China’s Naval Expansion.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The United States has deployed three naval vessels, including two aircraft carriers equipped with F-35 stealth fighter jets, across the Western Pacific amid China’s growing maritime activity.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. Navy, China, Japan, and Vietnam.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Western Pacific and South China Sea, with operations ongoing as of this week.

🎯IMPACT: The U.S. aims to counter China’s growing sea power and ensure freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific region.

IN FULL

The U.S. Navy has acknowledged the deployment of two aircraft carriers—capable of launching F-35 stealth fighters—and an amphibious assault ship in the Western Pacific. Official photographs of the USS Abraham Lincoln describe the aircraft carrier as currently conducting “routine operations” in the U.S. 7th Fleet’s area of operations. However, its presence—along with the USS George Washington aircraft carrier and amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli—at sea in the Pacific is seen as a possible counter to the recent expansion of Chinese naval activity in the region.

Late last week, a sizable Chinese naval flotilla entered Pacific waters, with Australian military officials detecting the vessels “approximately 500 nautical miles north of Palau.” While the Abraham Lincoln departed San Diego in late November, its deployment appears to be in response to a Chinese naval buildup that has been ongoing for several months.

Meanwhile, the George Washington is currently continuing operations in the Philippine Sea. Previously, the aircraft carrier had briefly sailed to Guam before returning to its area of operation. The George Washington is expected to soon return to port in Japan for routine maintenance, with the Abraham Lincoln likely to replace it in the Philippines and South China Seas.

Joining the aircraft carriers is the USS Tripoli, currently carrying a contingent of F-35B jets. The amphibious assault ship and the cruiser USS Robert Smalls are presently at port in Da Nang, Vietnam, as part of a celebration of the 30th anniversary of U.S.-Vietnam relations.

The sudden uptick in U.S. Navy activity is likely part of the Pentagon’s ongoing efforts to maintain a strong naval presence in the region as a deterrent to any possible Chinese aggression against American allies. Notably, the U.S. 7th Fleet, responsible for maritime operations in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans, boasts 50 to 70 vessels, 150 aircraft, and over 27,000 personnel. It is currently the largest forward-deployed fleet in the U.S. Navy.

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War

Trump Intervenes in Asian War, Plans Crucial Phone Call as Half a Million Displaced.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced his intention to contact the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia to mediate their escalating border conflict.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia, and their respective militaries.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The rally occurred in Pennsylvania on December 9, 2025, as the border clashes intensified earlier this week.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Who else could say, ‘I’m going to make a phone call and stop a war of two very powerful countries.’ We’re making peace through strength,” Trump said during the rally.

🎯IMPACT: Heavy fighting has displaced over half a million people, with at least a dozen fatalities reported along the Thailand-Cambodia border.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump told supporters at a rally in Pennsylvania on Tuesday night that he plans to personally call the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia in an attempt to halt the renewed border war between the two Southeast Asian nations. “Who else could say, ‘I’m going to make a phone call and stop a war of two very powerful countries.’ We’re making peace through strength,” Trump said.

Heavy fighting has erupted along the countries’ roughly 500-mile border. Clashes have left at least a dozen people dead and forced more than half a million residents from their homes. Reports from the region indicate that Cambodian forces have launched rocket attacks from populated residential areas, while Thailand’s Royal Army has pushed into Cambodian territory using infantry vehicles. Video emerging from the front line shows intense exchanges involving artillery and precision-guided rockets, suggesting the conflict is rapidly escalating.

The renewed hostilities follow the collapse of a Trump-brokered ceasefire signed in October. That deal required both sides to pull back heavy weapons, release detainees, and allow third-party observers, but it unraveled after a landmine explosion injured several Thai soldiers. Thai officials accused Cambodia of planting new mines, an allegation the Cambodians denied.

The crisis comes as Trump promotes a series of international peace efforts. In Washington earlier this month, Rwanda and Congo signed the Washington Accords at the Trump Peace Institute, agreeing to a ceasefire, joint security measures, and economic cooperation. Trump has also touted negotiations that led to agreements between Israel and Hamas this past autumn. He is also pressing Ukraine to reach a peace agreement with Russia by Christmas Day.

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Politics

House Democrats Move to Impeach RFK Jr., Hegseth.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI), Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and War Secretary Pete Hegseth.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The articles of impeachment were filed on Wednesday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos,” said Rep. Stevens.

🎯IMPACT: The impeachment efforts are unlikely to gain support in the Republican-majority House of Representatives and appear to be more of a political stunt than a serious attempt to remove either Kennedy Jr. or Hegseth.

IN FULL

Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI) filed articles of impeachment against Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday. Stevens accused Kennedy of failing in his role and criticized him for allegedly neglecting science and public safety. “Today, I formally introduced articles of impeachment against Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. RFK Jr. has turned his back on science and the safety of the American people. Michiganders cannot take another day of his chaos,” she stated on social media.

Responding to the impeachment move, HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon said, “Secretary Kennedy remains focused on the work of improving Americans’ health and lowering costs, not on partisan political stunts.”

Meanwhile, fellow Michigan Democrat, Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) has filed articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The India-born Congressman cited false reports alleging that Hegseth ordered a secondary strike on cartel operatives aboard a drug boat who had survived an initial attack. “Pete Hegseth has been using the United States military to extrajudicially assassinate people without evidence of any crime,” Thanedar alleged, adding: “Former military attorneys have come out and asserted that his conduct constitutes war crimes. We cannot allow his reprehensible conduct to continue, which is why I have filed these articles to impeach him.”

Admiral Frank Bradley, the head of U.S. Special Operations Command, who approved both the initial strike and follow-up actions, has repeatedly stated that Sec. Hegseth never gave an alleged “kill everybody” order cited by Thanedar. The National Pulse reported last week that Adm. Bradley provided video to a congressional panel showing the two cartel operatives who survived the initial strike climb onto the wreckage and begin gathering the vessel’s cargo. The admiral stated that it appeared the two survivors were attempting to contact other nearby cartel boats in an effort to salvage the drug shipment. At this juncture, the survivors were deemed to be “still in the fight” and valid targets.

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News

Trump DOJ Dismantles Race-Based ‘Disparate Impact’ Rules.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule eliminating “disparate impact” liability from its Title VI regulations.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The DOJ, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon.

📍WHEN & WHERE: December 9, 2025, United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “For decades, the Justice Department has used disparate-impact liability to undermine the constitutional principle that all Americans must be treated equally under the law.” – Pam Bondi

🎯IMPACT: This move restores the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to its original meaning, requiring evidence of intentional discrimination in Title VI cases.

IN FULL

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a final rule that eliminates all “disparate impact” liability from its Title VI regulations. This significant change restores the original intent of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin in federally funded programs and activities.

Previously, policies that were race-neutral could be challenged if they resulted in different outcomes among racial groups. This “disparate impact” standard did not require proof of intentional discrimination, only statistical disparities. In most cases, the demonstration of “disparate impact” would result in DOJ litigation or regulatory action.

The new rule, issued late Tuesday, mandates that all future Title VI cases handled by the DOJ will now require evidence of intentional discrimination and not simply a statistical demonstration of “disparate impact.” In April, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order directing his administration to end the use of the “disparate impact” standard, with White House officials contending the policy forced government agencies, schools, and private companies to make race-based decisions out of fear of legal action.

Addressing the end of the “disparate impact” standard, Attorney General Pam Bondi stated, “For decades, the Justice Department has used disparate-impact liability to undermine the constitutional principle that all Americans must be treated equally under the law.”

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon noted that the previous regulations encouraged lawsuits without evidence of actual discrimination.

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2 hours ago
Corruption
Immigration

Tim Walz Promises More Somali Immigration to Minnesota Amid Billion-Dollar Fraud Scandal.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) pledged to bring more Somali immigrants to his state amid backlash over a major welfare fraud case tied to the Somali community.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Governor Walz, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson (D), and attendees at a Seattle fundraising luncheon.

📍WHEN & WHERE: December 9, 2025, at a fundraising luncheon in Seattle, Washington.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Instead of demonizing our Somali community, we’re going to do more to welcome more in.” – Tim Walz

🎯IMPACT: Gov. Walz and state officials face intensified scrutiny amid a federal investigation into welfare fraud in Minnesota and whistleblower claims of a cover-up.

IN FULL

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) pledged to bring even more Somali immigrants to his state during a speech at a Tuesday fundraising event for Washington Governor Bob Ferguson (D) in Seattle. “Instead of demonizing our Somali community, we’re going to do more to welcome more in,” Walz said, despite his administration facing increasing federal scrutiny over its handling of widespread social services fraud—connected to the Somali community—which saw an alleged $1 billion in taxpayer dollars stolen.

The failed Democrat vice presidential nominee criticized federal immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota, claiming “our neighbors are being demonized” and that the state’s immigrant community was being “terrorized” by the Trump administration. Walz echoed a favorite far-left trope, stating illegal immigrants in his state were “literally picked up off the streets” by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

“These folks better not ever mistake our kindness for our weakness because we are going to defend our neighbors,” the Minnesota Democrat said, in an apparent warning to federal immigration officials and the Trump administration. The luncheon, held at the Washington State Convention Center, was attended by over 1,000 supporters, with some paying up to $2,500 for a table. Walz received a standing ovation.


The Walz administration in Minnesota is facing mounting allegations that it actively ignored evidence of rampant welfare fraud schemes perpetrated by Somali immigrants in the state.

The National Pulse reported last week that whistleblowers with the Minnesota Department of Education claim state officials first uncovered evidence of fraud involving the Feeding Our Future nonprofit organization in July 2019. However, the whistleblowers allege Gov. Walz and state officials backed down from investigating the group after intense pushback from Feeding Our Future’s leaders, who accused state officials of discrimination against Minnesota’s Somali community.

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UK
World

French Presidential Frontrunner Meets Farage, Pledges Joint Action to Stop Migrant Boats.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: France’s populist presidential frontrunner, Jordan Bardella, met with Reform Party leader Nigel Farage in London, England, to discuss border policies and potential cooperation to address illegal immigration.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally (RN) party, and Nigel Farage, leader of Britain’s Reform Party.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The meeting took place in London on Tuesday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “If I am head of the French Government tomorrow, France will no longer be a country of mass immigration.” – Jordan Bardella

🎯IMPACT: Bardella’s policies could significantly alter France’s immigration stance, potentially affecting Channel crossings and Anglo-French relations.

IN FULL

Jordan Bardella, president of France’s National Rally (RN) party and the current favourite to win the 2027 presidential elections, held talks in London with Reform Party leader Nigel Farage, focusing on boat migrants crossing the English Channel illegally.

Bardella promised full French cooperation to end the small boats crisis, including joint naval patrols and allowing British Border Force vessels to perform pushbacks into French waters. He attacked the present French policy of refusing to accept returned boats, saying: “I can’t defend the notion of pushbacks and then refuse to allow Great Britain to do the same.” The Frenchman dismissed the failed “one-in, one-out” migration deal put together by President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as a political “smokescreen” and predicted that Farage “will be the next Prime Minister.”

Outlining his own agenda for France, Bardella said he would move asylum processing to French embassies and consulates abroad, give French nationals absolute priority for social housing and welfare, make France “the least attractive country for mass immigration in Europe,” and ensure the “systematic expulsion of foreign offenders and criminals.”

Farage, posting after the meeting, wrote: “Over lunch with Jordan Bardella today, I made it clear that the future of Anglo-French relations depends on the UK being able to carry out pushbacks into French waters.” He described Bardella’s stance as highly encouraging.

Both men presented the London meeting as practical preparation for when they are in power, with Bardella hailing Farage as a “pioneer” who won Britain’s freedom from the European Union (EU). Polls currently give Bardella 35–37 percent in the first round of next year’s French presidential election, almost guaranteeing him a place in the second round run-off. Longtime National Rally frontwoman Marine Le Pen cannot run in the election, having been banned from doing so in a widely criticized lawfare case.

Farage’s Reform Party has also been leading national polls for the next British general election, which must be held no later than 2029, for months.

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Immigration

The State Department Has Revoked 85,000 Visas Under Trump.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas across all categories since January, according to a State Department official.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump’s administration, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the State Department.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The revocations date from late January to December 9, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “These are people who pose a direct threat to our communities’ safety, and we do not want to have them in our country.” – State Department official

🎯IMPACT: Visa revocations have doubled compared to last year, with terrorism, overstays, DUIs, assault, theft, and public safety threats among the causes.

IN FULL

The Trump administration has rescinded 85,000 visas across all categories since President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration in January, the State Department revealed on Tuesday. The revocations include 8,000 student visas and more than double the numbers for 2024.

“Some of the top reasons why we revoked the visas were DUIs, assaults, and theft, which together account for almost half of the revocations in the past year,” a State Department official said regarding the revocations. They added: “These are people who pose a direct threat to our communities’ safety, and we do not want to have them in our country.”

The State Department announced in November that it had pulled 80,000 visas so far. Among the causes for the revocations were terrorism, overstays, DUIs, assault, theft, and public safety threats. The agency also reiterated its use of social media vetting during visa screenings, advising applicants to maintain public profiles during the vetting process.

On September 15, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the department would move to revoke the visas of foreign nationals who celebrated the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk. “Visa revocations are underway. If you are here on a visa and cheering on the public assassination of a political figure, prepare to be deported,” Sec. Rubio wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). In October, the State Department confirmed at least six foreigners celebrating the assassination had their visas revoked.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration announced last week that it would begin restricting visa approvals for Nigerian nationals who are believed to have engaged in violence against Christians.

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Crime
UK

Afghan Charged With Rape of Underage Teens.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An Afghan migrant has been charged with the rape of two teenage girls in England.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Sultani Bakatash, a 28-year-old Afghan national, and two girls aged 14.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The alleged incidents occurred in Bolton, Greater Manchester, with the arrest taking place on Sunday, December 7.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This is a deeply concerning report, and our priority is supporting the two young girls and their families at this traumatic time.” – Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley

🎯IMPACT: The case highlights ongoing concerns about safeguarding young girls and public safety amid ongoing mass migration.

IN FULL

An Afghan migrant, Sultani Bakatash, aged 28, has been charged with serious sexual offences against two 14-year-old girls in Bolton, Greater Manchester. He faces two counts of rape of a girl under 16, one count of sexual assault, and one count of assault by penetration. Greater Manchester Police arrested Bakatash in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, after receiving a report of a rape at an apartment in the Middle Hulton area.

Authorities allege he contacted the girls online before meeting them in person. Both victims are receiving support from specialist officers, and police say no one else is being sought in connection with the incident. Bakatash has been remanded in custody and appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on December 9.

This case adds to ongoing concerns about crimes involving asylum seekers, many of whom come to Britain illegally by boat, with tens of thousands housed in taxpayer-funded hotels across the country, sometimes close to schools. Reports indicate hundreds of migrants in such accommodations have faced charges for serious offences, including rape and sexual assault.

Separate incidents have involved asylum seekers accused or convicted of sex attacks on children, with one case involving a migrant who stabbed a migrant hotel worker to death earlier this year.

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6 hours ago
Religion
UK

Teacher Suspended for Telling Muslim That Britain Is a ‘Christian State.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A London primary (elementary) school teacher was banned from working with children after telling a Muslim student that Britain is a “Christian state.”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The teacher, the Free Speech Union, the Metropolitan Police, and the local safeguarding board.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred in London, with the teacher being suspended in March 2024 and dismissed in February 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This teacher lost his job and almost ended up being barred from the profession for life just because he pointed out to a class of Muslim schoolchildren that the national religion of England is Anglicanism.” – Lord Toby Young

🎯IMPACT: The teacher successfully appealed the ban and now works part-time, but his career has been significantly derailed.

IN FULL

A London primary (elementary) school teacher was dismissed after telling a Muslim pupil that Britain is a Christian country. The teacher made the remark while enforcing the school’s policy that Islamic religious activities at the non-faith school be confined to a designated prayer room. He reportedly explained to a group of students that, because the King is the head of the Church of England, “Britain is still a Christian state,” and also suggested that students seeking additional accommodations for Islamic practices could consider a nearby Islamic school.

The situation began when the teacher found several boys washing their feet in the bathroom sinks. When he addressed them, he spoke about British values of tolerance, although he reiterated that “Britain is still a Christian state.” The comments triggered a safeguarding review, despite being literally true, with the King’s coronation oath including a vow to “maintain the Laws of God and the true profession of the Gospel” and the House of Lords including Anglican bishops, among other constitutional provisions enshrining Christianity as the state religion.

The local safeguarding board concluded that the remarks had caused “emotional harm” to the child involved. London’s Metropolitan Police initially had its child abuse team examine the incident as a possible hate crime, although the inquiry was eventually dropped. The teacher was suspended in March 2024, and by February 2025, he had been dismissed for gross misconduct.

With assistance from the Free Speech Union, the teacher is now taking legal action against the local authority. Lord Toby Young, the organisation’s director, said, “This teacher lost his job and almost ended up being barred from the profession for life just because he pointed out to a class of Muslim schoolchildren that the national religion of England is Anglicanism.”

“Things have reached a pretty pass in this country if a teacher can be branded a safeguarding risk because he says something that is incontestably true,” he added.

Recent data indicates that Christianity in Britain is undergoing significant changes, particularly among younger generations. According to research, an increasing number of young adults are returning to church, and among Christians, more now identify with the Roman Catholic Church than with the Anglican Church of England. Attendance among 18 to 24-year-olds has risen sharply, with Catholic parishes in particular seeing notable growth.

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Crime
News

Trump Admin Warns Chicago to Comply on Safety or Lose Federal Funds After Brutal Train Attacks.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A man allegedly set a young woman on fire on a commuter train in Chicago, Illinois, prompting federal authorities to demand updated safety measures from the Chicago Transit Authority.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The victim, Bethany MaGee, and the alleged attacker, Lawrence Reed, along with federal and local officials, including Federal Transit Authority Administrator Marc Molinaro.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The attack occurred on November 17, aboard a Blue Line L commuter train in Chicago.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I will not accept the brutal assault of an innocent 26-year-old woman as an inevitable cost of providing public transportation.” – Marc Molinaro

🎯IMPACT: Federal funding for Chicago’s public transportation could be at risk if updated safety measures are not implemented by December 19.

IN FULL

A horrific attack aboard a Chicago Blue Line train on November 17 has prompted urgent federal scrutiny of the city’s transit and public safety systems. Authorities say 50-year-old Lawrence Reed poured gasoline on fellow passenger Bethany MaGee, 26, and set her on fire while the train was in service. MaGee survived but suffered severe burns. Reed, who was arrested the following morning, now faces federal terrorism charges that could result in a life sentence.

At the time of the attack, Reed was on electronic monitoring related to an active battery case stemming from an August incident in which he allegedly assaulted a hospital social worker. His criminal record spans more than 60 cases dating back to 1993, including multiple violent offenses. Federal Transit Administration Administrator Marc Molinaro sharply criticized the circumstances that allowed Reed to be free despite his history, calling it “unconscionable” in a letter sent to Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D). Molinaro ordered the Chicago Transit Authority to submit updated safety reforms by December 19.

The Blue Line attack has become a flashpoint in a broader political battle over crime and governance in the city of Chicago. President Donald J. Trump seized on the case to accuse the city’s leadership and judicial system of endangering residents through lenient policies. “They burned this beautiful woman riding in a train. A man was arrested 72 times. Think of that. And they’ll let him out again,” Trump said in recent remarks.

The attack follows months of escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Chicago’s Democratic leadership, including the withholding of $2.1 billion in federal infrastructure funds over concerns related to public safety and race-based contracting.

Chicago has also drawn national attention for immigration controversies. A Joe Biden-appointed judge recently ordered the release of more than 600 migrants detained during the “Midway Blitz” operation, prompting criticism from conservative lawmakers who argue that the city’s leadership is opposed to immigration laws. Mayor Johnson has defended his administration’s approach, previously calling the term “illegal alien” “racist.”

CTA officials confirmed receipt of Molinaro’s demand letter and stated that they will provide a formal response by the federal deadline. Neither Johnson nor Pritzker has issued detailed comments on the federal safety directives or on potential changes to monitoring and supervision policies highlighted by Reed’s case.

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