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Immigration

WATCH: Violent Leftists Attack DHS, ICE at Detention Facility.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Far-left activists are swarming Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicles outside an ICE detention facility in Broadview, Illinois.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Far-left protestors, DHS, ICE, federal law enforcement, and criminal illegal immigrants.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Friday, September 26, 2025, in Broadview, Illinois—a suburb of Chicago.

🎯IMPACT: In recent days, federal officials have constructed reinforced fencing around the facility—just west of Chicago—as an increasing number of violent leftist demonstrators have gathered in the area.

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Far-left activists are swarming Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) vehicles outside an ICE detention facility in Broadview, Illinois. In recent days, federal officials have constructed reinforced fencing around the facility—just west of Chicago—as an increasing number of violent leftist demonstrators have gathered in the area.

On Friday, the far-left activists—wearing gas masks and bandanas to obscure their faces—swarmed a DHS vehicle and attempted to block ICE agents from exiting the detention facility. In the latter case, a federal law enforcement agent positioned on a rooftop adjacent to the facility’s entrance fired tear gas to disperse the violent demonstrators.

Chicago has seen a sharp increase in ICE enforcement actions in recent weeks as part of President Donald J. Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz. The operation—centered around Chicago—focuses on migrants who have taken advantage of Illinois’s sanctuary policies to evade federal immigration laws. DHS specifically criticized Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) for shielding “criminal illegal aliens” and allowing them to remain on American streets.

The protests follow a deadly attack on an ICE field office in Dallas, Texas, earlier this week. According to authorities, 29-year-old Joshua Jahns, driven by far-left and anti-ICE ideology, opened fire on the ICE field office, spraying the building with bullets.

On Thursday, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel stated in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that Jahns, who fatally shot himself after the attack, “downloaded a document titled ‘Dallas County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management’ containing a list of DHS facilities,” and “searched apps that tracked the presence of ICE agents.”

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Biden-Appointed Judge to Oversee Comey Perjury Case.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey has been charged with lying to Congress and obstructing justice, with his case assigned to a Joe Biden-appointed federal judge.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: James Comey, Judge Michael Nachmanoff, President Donald J. Trump, attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, and lawyer William Shipley.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The arraignment is scheduled for October 9 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

💬KEY QUOTE: “He does not have a background that suggests ‘progressive’ activism as is true of many Biden appointed district judges, particularly those in the last 2 years of his Admin.” – William Shipley

🎯IMPACT: The case assignment raises questions about judicial impartiality.

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Judge Michael Nachmanoff, a Joe Biden appointee who took the bench in 2021, has been assigned to oversee the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) prosecution of former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey. Nachmanoff, who serves on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, has set Comey’s arraignment for October 9, with the former FBI director facing charges of lying to Congress and obstructing justice.

The Biden-appointed judge is a former public defender who was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2021, receiving unanimous support from Democrats and three Republicans: Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). While Nachmanoff’s partisan association with the former Biden government has raised concerns regarding his ability to be impartial in the case, some clues in his background offer support to the notion that, among the possible judges in the Eastern District of Virginia—almost all Democrat appointees—he is the most Trump-friendly draw.

Despite false social media claims that Nachmanoff was hired at the DOJ by Comey—in reality, the judge was clerking for U.S. District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema at the alleged time of his DOJ employment—former federal prosecutor William Shipley has suggested the judge could be reasonably open to the prosecution’s arguments. Shipley, on social media, pointed to Nachmanoff’s 2021 appointment and past as a public defender, rather than a career government official or academic, as evidence he may not be an “activist progressive judge.”

“He does not have a background that suggests ‘progressive’ activism as is true of many Biden appointed district judges, particularly those in the last 2 years of his Admin,” Shipley wrote. Judge Nachmanoff’s record includes a recent case where he sided with the Trump administration in allowing the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to terminate Dr. Terry Adirim, who had implemented vaccine mandates under the Biden government.

However, President Donald J. Trump criticized the assignment of a Biden-appointed judge, calling Nachmanoff “crooked” on Truth Social. “He [Comey] was just assigned a Crooked Joe Biden appointed Judge, so he’s off to a very good start,” Trump wrote.

Comey has denied the allegations through his attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald. “Jim Comey denies the charges filed today in their entirety. We look forward to vindicating him in the courtroom,” Fitzgerald said in a statement.

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RFK Jr. Dismisses UN Diseases Declaration.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the United States would reject a United Nations (UN) political declaration on non-communicable diseases.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Trump administration, and the UN General Assembly.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement took place on Thursday during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The United States will walk away from the declaration, but we will never walk away from the world or our commitment to end chronic disease.” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

🎯IMPACT: The declaration will still move forward for final approval in October, with broad international support expected despite U.S. objections.

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced that the United States would reject a United Nations (UN) political declaration aimed at addressing non-communicable diseases. The declaration, which has been in development for years, outlines a roadmap for combating chronic diseases such as cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, and cancer, as well as promoting mental health.

Kennedy Jr. stated, “The United States will walk away from the declaration, but we will never walk away from the world or our commitment to end chronic disease.” He criticized the declaration for exceeding the UN‘s proper role while failing to address what he described as the most pressing health issues. He also mentioned concerns from the Trump administration regarding “radical gender ideology” and abortion.

The declaration sets ambitious targets for 2030, including reducing tobacco users by 150 million, enabling 150 million more people to control hypertension, and increasing access to mental health care. It also highlights the impact of non-communicable diseases, which cause 43 million global deaths annually, with 18 million occurring before the age of 70, primarily in low- and middle-income countries.

Despite some concerns about the document’s content, such as its omission of sugary beverages’ role in childhood obesity, there has been widespread support among UN members for its adoption. The World Health Organization stated that “world leaders have expressed overwhelming support for the text.”

The U.S. rejection of the declaration aligns with broader criticisms from the Trump administration of UN agencies, including the World Health Organization (WHO). However, the declaration is expected to move forward, with UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock indicating that it will be considered for final approval by member states in October.

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UK

UK Population Booming with Record Mass Migration.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The United Kingdom experienced significant population growth of over three-quarters of a million people in the year to June 2024, the second-highest increase in 75 years.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Office for National Statistics (ONS), successive Conservative (Tory) and Labour Party governments, and Reform Party leader Nigel Farage.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The year leading up to June 2024, across the United Kingdom.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The Labour government are continuing the Boriswave and our lives are all getting poorer because of it. Only Reform will control our borders.” – Nigel Farage

🎯IMPACT: The British population reached 69.3 million, with net immigration accounting for 98 percent of the growth.

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The United Kingdom‘s population grew by more than three-quarters of a million people in the year leading up to June 2024, marking the second-largest annual increase since the late 1940s. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), net immigration was the primary contributor, accounting for 98 percent of this growth.

Nigel Henretty from the ONS highlighted, “The UK population has increased each year since mid-1982. Net international migration continues to be the main driver of this growth, continuing the long-term trend seen since the turn of the century.”

In mid-2024, Britain’s population was estimated at 69.3 million, up from 68.5 million in mid-2023. The number of people immigrating to the country was estimated at 1,235,254, with 496,536 people emigrating, resulting in a net migration figure of 738,718. This was the largest factor in the overall population growth.

“The rate of population increase has been higher in recent years, and the rise seen in the year to mid-2024 represents the second largest annual increase in numerical terms in over 75 years,” Henretty said.

Although births outnumbered deaths slightly, contributing 16,239 to the population increase, the total number of births was the lowest in at least 42 years.

Reform Party leader Nigel Farage criticized Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s government, stating, “The Labour government are continuing the Boriswave and our lives are all getting poorer because of it. Only Reform will control our borders.”

The “Boriswave” refers to the unprecedented immigration surge engineered by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson following Brexit and the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, despite promising to reduce net immigration in his election platform.

The National Pulse reported on Thursday that immigration—especially among Muslims—likely accounts for a large part of a surge in belief in God(s) in the United Kingdom. August data from YouGov shows that 37 percent of Britons between the ages of 18 and 24 say they believe in God, a significant uptick from August 2021, when only 16 percent of the same demographic believed in God.

While some have interpreted the YouGov data to signal a Christian religious revival in the United Kingdom—some polling indeed shows a 56 percent increase in adult church attendance compared to 2018—a closer look at the data for demographic groups over the age of 25 shows modest declines in belief in God. When coupled with migration data, this suggests that the increase in faith is substantially driven by mass migration policies.

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News

‘Bluelulu’ Election Deniers Are Insisting Kamala Harris Is President.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Kamala Harris held a book event in Times Square for her new release, 107 Days, which reflects on her failed presidential campaign. Attendees “nearly convinced” The Cut that the 2024 election was stolen from her and she is the real President of the United States.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Kamala Harris, her remaining supporters, and The Cut.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Wednesday afternoon in Times Square, New York City.

💬KEY QUOTE: “How could it not have been voter fraud?” – Harris supporter Kathleen Sapio

🎯IMPACT: The Harris supporters’ attitude underscores that, as in 2016, many on the left are unable to accept that their fellow Americans prefer Donald J. Trump’s policies to Democrat policies.

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Diehard Kamala Harris supporters are insisting that she is the real President of the United States, denying the results of the 2024 election. The views were expressed to The Cut by members of a small group of Harris acolytes gathered outside a theater in New York’s Times Square to hear her talk about her new book, 107 Days, which details her failed presidential campaign.

Kathleen Sapio, who works in distribution at a major broadcaster, outlined a conspiracy theory involving Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network somehow altering the results of the election, saying, “How could it not have been voter fraud?”

Attendee Jay Grogan proudly described himself as “bluelulu”—a play on “delulu,” meaning “delusional,” which refers to Democrat election deniers. He complained swing states had been called too quickly on election night, insisting there “were too many anomalies” and again referencing the Starlink conspiracy theory.

“Afterward, I was like, ‘Something is off,’ and of course it made me feel delusional. Then I got online and I was like, ‘OK, I’m not alone,'” he told The Cut, essentially confirming that leftist communities online are encouraging delusional beliefs among Democrats.

Teacher Lori Delrosso said flat-out of Harris, “She’s the President. She won.” She also referenced Starlink.

Fellow teacher Laura Mastrangelo expressed shock that Harris “didn’t get more votes from women and minorities,” demanding: “What happened in Pennsylvania?”

A black law professor in her sixties, identified only as “Ann,” told The Cut that she does not think “we’ll ever know” if President Trump stole the election, “But I do think that even if they didn’t steal it, there was so much significant voter suppression going on that it wasn’t a fair election in general.”

Despite conceding that the claims the 2024 election was stolen by Starlink or some other means, The Cut features writer Angelina Chapin said the “bluelulu” advocates “nearly convinced” her.

The event itself ended up being interrupted by demonstrators who stood up to accuse Harris of complicity in genocide in Gaza.

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Soros Foundation Hands $80M to Groups Linked to Extremist Activities.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A report from Capital Research Center reveals over $80 million in funding from George Soros’s Open Society Foundations to groups linked to domestic terrorism or extremist violence.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: George Soros, Open Society Foundations, domestic extremist groups, and President Donald J.  Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The report was released in the context of recent violent uprisings and President Trump’s August 15 Oval Office announcement regarding Antifa’s designation as a domestic terror organization.

💬KEY QUOTE: “These aren’t protests. These are crimes. What they’re doing, where they’re throwing bricks at cars of the of ICE and border patrol.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The report raises questions about tax exemptions for Open Society Foundations and highlights connections between left-wing violence and extremist funding.

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A Capital Research Center report has revealed that liberal plutocrat George Soros’s Open Society Foundations (OSF) organization has allocated over $80 million to organizations linked to terrorism or extremist violence, including more than $23 million to groups directly involved in domestic terrorism and criminal activities in the U.S. The report, written by Ryan Mauro, details how these groups engage in acts like property destruction, economic sabotage, and harassment, which align with the definition of domestic terrorism.

It also identifies ties between domestic terror activities and international terrorism, including connections to Hamas and communist sympathizers. One funded group, the Sunrise Movement, which received at least $2 million from Open Society, has supported Antifa-linked groups like Stop Cop City, implicated in violent acts such as arson and attacks on police. The Sunrise Movement has encouraged donations to the Atlanta Solidarity Fund, which prosecutors claim supplies resources like ammunition, surveillance equipment, and camping gear for Stop Cop City’s activities.

Additionally, the Center for Third World Organizing and its militant partner, the Ruckus Society, have received $400,000 since 2020. These groups have claimed involvement in the George Floyd riots and other destructive protests. The BlackOUT Collective, another Open Society-funded group, has reportedly created materials praising the October 7 terror attacks in Israel and offering guidance on illegal activities like property destruction and evading law enforcement. InfluenceWatch reports that the Ruckus Society’s training materials promote both legal and illegal tactics.

President Donald J. Trump suggested Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act charges against groups and donors backing extremist activities, highlighting Soros by name, after the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk. Earlier this week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed that U.S. attorneys are now opening investigations into Soros-linked groups.

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Crime
Immigration

Week-Long NY Immigration Crackdown Nets Criminal Illegals.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Buffalo, New York, arrested 35 criminal aliens and immigration violators during a weeklong enforcement operation in Central New York.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, criminal aliens, and immigration violators.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The arrests occurred from September 14-19 across Central New York.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Under President Trump’s leadership, we are once again a nation of laws.” – Joseph Freden, Acting Field Office Director, ICE Buffalo ERO.

🎯IMPACT: The operation targeted individuals with violent criminal histories, enhancing public safety in the region.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Buffalo, New York, arrested 35 criminal illegal immigrants across Central New York during a weeklong enforcement blitz. The operation, taking place between September 14 and 19, is part of a national effort to restore immigration integrity and remove individuals described as the “worst of the worst” from American communities.

“Despite a historic increase in assaults against ICE law enforcement by violent lunatics, our brave officers remain dedicated to fulfilling their Congressionally mandated mission to enhance public safety by removing criminal illegal aliens from our communities in Western, Central and Upstate New York,” said ICE Buffalo Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) acting Field Office Director Joseph Freden, adding: “Under President Trump’s leadership, we are once again a nation of laws.”

The arrests included individuals with violent criminal histories. Among those detained were Kleber Palacios-Condo, a 27-year-old Ecuadorian with convictions for weapons possession and DUI, and Janson Daniel Chourio-Camejo, a 27-year-old Venezuelan with a record including burglary and robbery. Others arrested included Ivis Orlando Maldonado-Cabrera, a 44-year-old Honduran with a history of robbery, and Jaime Lojano-Villa, a 33-year-old Ecuadorian with a DUI conviction and a final order of removal.

Earlier in September, ICE officers also arrested two violent sex offenders and a convicted murderer. On September 4, Edgar Rene Gonzalez-Gonzalez, a Guatemalan illegal alien convicted of sexual abuse in the sanctuary city of New York, was detained. That same day, ICE arrested Jeffrey Gervacio-Perez, a Mexican illegal alien convicted of rape in Goshen, New York. On September 3, Lao Sihathep, a convicted killer who had been ordered removed from the U.S. over 25 years ago, was also apprehended and now faces deportation to Laos.

ICE officials emphasized that their mission prioritizes public safety and national security threats. They stated, “Any individual illegally present in the United States who is encountered during an immigration enforcement operation may be taken into custody and processed for removal as stated by law. It comes down to one question: Is this person violating our nation’s immigration laws? If the answer is yes, we’re going to remove them.”

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STUDY: 2025 Sees Surge in Left-Wing Terror, Linked to Anti-Trump Sentiment.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A new study reveals left-wing terror attacks are on pace to reach a three-decade high, with five incidents already recorded in the first half of 2025—before high-profile incidents such as Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination and this week’s anti-ICE sniper attack in Dallas, Texas.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) conducted the study.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The study analyzed incidents between January 1, 1994, and July 4, 2025, across the United States, with recent attacks in Dallas, New York City, and Utah.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The celebrations among some on the left of Luigi Mangione is a failure to undermine support for left-wing violence,” the study notes.

🎯IMPACT: Left-wing violence is surpassing right-wing violence for the first time in three decades, raising concerns about growing political leftist extremism.

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Leftist ideology-inspired terrorist attacks are set to reach a record high, according to new analysis published by the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS). The Washington, D.C.-based think tank’s study found that violent plots planned or perpetrated by the far left in the United States hit a record high in the first half of 2025 and are on pace to reach a three-decade high.

Notably, the second half of 2025 has already seen high-profile incidents such as the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk, and a sniper attack on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility earlier this week.

Between January 1, 1994, and July 4, 2025, CSIS researchers analyzed a dataset of terrorist attacks and plots in the U.S. Through July 4, there were five left-wing attacks or plots this year, over eight times the annual average from 1995 to 2000.

The study indicates that left-wing violence has surged since President Donald J. Trump first became President-elect in 2016, often motivated by left-wing partisan extremism and anti-Trump rhetoric. “All left-wing attacks through July 4, 2025, appeared to be motivated by one of these ideologies,” the researchers noted, citing the assassination of Charlie Kirk as an example. Tyler Robinson, Kirk’s alleged murderer, wrote “Hey fascist, catch!” on a shell casing before the attack.

The study also highlighted the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly carried out by Luigi Mangione. “The celebrations among some on the left of Luigi Mangione is a failure to undermine support for left-wing violence,” the study stated.

The rise in left-wing violence is attributed to opposition to the Trump administration and its policies, with immigration emerging as a key issue, as seen in the Dallas ICE facility attack.

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6 hours ago
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FBI Admits 275 Plainclothes Agents Embedded in Jan. 6 Crowd.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) disclosed the presence of 275 plainclothes agents in the crowds on Jan. 6, 2021, after years of refusing to be transparent.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: FBI agents, confidential human sources, and other federal personnel, including tactical teams from the FBI, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and U.S. Marshals Service.

📍WHEN & WHERE: January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C, with the plainclothes revelation made on September 25, 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “With that many paid informants being in the crowd, we want to know how many were in the crowd, how many were in the building, but I also want to know, were they paid to inform or instigate?” – Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA)

🎯IMPACT: The disclosure raises further questions about the FBI’s role and potential involvement in the events of January 6.

IN FULL

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has admitted that 275 plainclothes agents were present in the crowds on January 6, 2021, years after concerns about the agency’s potential involvement were first raised. This acknowledgment follows a December 2024 report by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG), which stated that there was no evidence of “undercover” FBI employees in the protest crowds or at the Capitol that day.

The OIG report also noted that 26 FBI confidential human sources were present on January 6, with four entering the Capitol. However, the report claimed that none of these informants were directed to break the law, enter restricted areas, or incite illegal activities.

Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), chairman of the House January 6 Select Subcommittee, has voiced his intent to investigate the FBI’s presence further. “With that many paid informants being in the crowd, we want to know how many were in the crowd, how many were in the building, but I also want to know, were they paid to inform or instigate?” Loudermilk questioned during a recent interview.

The disclosure also comes amid revelations about undercover Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers who admitted to inciting the crowd by encouraging protesters to climb barriers and applauding acts of vandalism. Much of the video footage recorded by these officers has not been released, despite legal efforts to obtain it.

FBI tactical teams were also deployed to the Capitol on January 6, assisting in clearing the building after the fatal shooting of unarmed protester Ashli Babbitt. The involvement of other federal agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the U.S. Marshals Service, further underscores the significant federal presence that day.

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Trump Promises Share of Tariff Revenue to Farmers.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced plans to use tariff revenue for cash bailouts to support struggling farmers.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump, House Agriculture Chairman G.T. Thompson, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, and agricultural lobbying groups.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Announced on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in the Oval Office.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We’re going to take some of that tariff money that we made, we’re going to give it to our farmers, who are, for a little while, going to be hurt until the tariffs kick into their benefit.” – Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The plan aims to alleviate economic pressure on farmers, though it may face legal challenges if the Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs.

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President Donald J. Trump has announced a new plan to direct a share of tariff revenues toward financial relief for American farmers facing mounting economic pressure. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said, “We’re going to take some of that tariff money that we made, we’re going to give it to our farmers, who are, for a little while, going to be hurt until the tariffs kick in to their benefit.”

The proposal comes as some U.S. farmers face serious economic strain, particularly those producing key exports like corn and soybeans. Many in the agricultural sector have been hit hard by shifting trade dynamics and delays in new market access. The White House has reportedly been weighing an aid package for several weeks in response to growing concerns from the agriculture industry.

Support for the initiative has surfaced among Republican leadership, including House Agriculture Chair G.T. Thompson and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, both of whom have voiced approval for utilizing tariff revenue to support struggling farmers directly. However, the plan may face legal complications if the Supreme Court challenges the validity of the tariffs that generated the funds.

Despite this uncertainty, the financial foundation for the plan appears strong. According to Treasury Department data, U.S. tariff collections reached a record $31 billion in August 2025 alone. Total revenue from tariffs so far this year has exceeded $183 billion, a dramatic increase that supporters argue provides the government with ample resources for targeted relief efforts. Recent reporting has also noted that, contrary to earlier media predictions, Trump’s tariffs have increased federal revenue without significantly impacting consumer prices.

The farming community itself has largely remained supportive of Trump’s tariff approach. In May, large groups of farmers gathered in rallies backing the America First leader’s trade strategy, expressing confidence that the short-term pain caused by retaliatory tariffs would be outweighed by long-term benefits. Many attendees emphasized their belief that the administration’s stance would ultimately lead to more favorable trade terms and a stronger domestic agriculture sector.

Agriculture lobbying groups and lawmakers from rural districts have been urging the administration to act quickly, stressing the urgency of relief as farmers await new international trade agreements.

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World

Ex French Prez Sentenced to Prison!

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for crimes connected to Libyan financing of his 2007 campaign.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nicolas Sarkozy, former French President, and the French judiciary.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The sentencing occurred on September 25 in France.

💬KEY QUOTE: “If they absolutely want me to sleep in prison, I will sleep in prison, but with my head held high.” – Nicolas Sarkozy.

🎯IMPACT: Sarkozy’s conviction has shocked observers and raises significant questions about political financing and corruption in the European Union (EU).

IN FULL

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Paris court after being found guilty of crimes connected to illegal campaign financing from Libya. The court ruled that Sarkozy conspired to secure funds from the late Muammar Gaddafi’s regime for his 2007 presidential campaign.

While he was acquitted of several more serious charges, including passive corruption and illegal campaign financing, the court determined there was enough evidence to convict him for enabling others to act on his behalf in the scheme.

The court ordered that Sarkozy, 70, must begin serving his sentence immediately, despite plans to appeal. This breaks from typical French judicial practice, where appeals often delay enforcement. Prosecutors had sought a seven-year sentence, arguing that Sarkozy’s actions undermined French democracy.

Though there was no direct proof that Libyan funds entered his campaign, the court found that Sarkozy “knowingly allowed a fraudulent system to develop.” Sarkozy denounced the decision, calling it “a scandal” and insisting on his innocence. “If they absolutely want me to sleep in prison, I will sleep in prison, but with my head held high,” he said. “Those who hate me so much think they can humiliate me. What they have humiliated today is France, the image of France.”

Sarkozy has faced several legal battles in recent years, including a conviction for influence-peddling in 2021 and a separate conviction for campaign overspending in 2022. Despite these setbacks, he has remained influential in French politics and media. In 2023, he sparked debate by stating that the idea of the “Great Replacement,” a theory that suggests native populations are being replaced by immigration, is “not a far-right idea.” He argued that concerns about demographic change should not be dismissed simply because of their political origins.

The sentencing comes amid a wave of legal action against prominent right-wing political figures in France. Earlier this year, Marine Le Pen of the populist National Rally was dubiously convicted of embezzling European Parliament funds and banned from holding public office for five years. She received a four-year prison sentence, with two years suspended, and a €100,000 fine.

Le Pen described the case as politically motivated lawfare designed to eliminate her from the 2027 presidential race. “Millions of French people are outraged,” she said. “The rule of law has been totally violated by this decision.”

Image by Jacques Paquier.

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