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2 hours ago
NatSec
Politics

FBI Requests Interviews With ‘Seditious Six’ Democrat Lawmakers.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have contacted Capitol Police to arrange interviews with six Democrat lawmakers following their appearance in a video encouraging U.S. military service members to refuse orders they deem illegal.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Representatives Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Jason Crow (D-CO).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The video was released last week and has since prompted investigations by the Pentagon and other agencies.

🎯IMPACT: The Pentagon has already launched a formal review, with potential court-martial proceedings against Mark Kelly under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have reached out to the Capitol Police to schedule interviews with six Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging military personnel to refuse orders they consider illegal. The video, which was released last week, has drawn significant criticism from the Trump administration and the public at large.

The lawmakers appearing in the video include Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), as well as Representatives Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Jason Crow (D-CO). In the video, they stated, “Our laws are clear. You can refuse illegal orders,” though they do not clarify what specific presidential orders are supposedly illegal. The lack of clarity has led to accusations that the six Democrat lawmakers were attempting to undermine the U.S. military’s chain of command.

President Donald J. Trump condemned the video, calling the lawmakers’ actions “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR” and suggesting they should face severe consequences. On Monday, the Department of War announced a formal review into Mark Kelly’s involvement, with the possibility of recalling him to active duty for court-martial or administrative action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth criticized the video as a “politically-motivated influence operation,” stating that it created ambiguity and undermined trust within the military chain of command. He argued that the video used “carefully scripted, legal-sounding language” to reframe military obedience around partisan distrust.

Hegseth further noted, “In the military, vague rhetoric and ambiguity undermines trust, creates hesitation in the chain of command, and erodes cohesion.” He accused the lawmakers, whom he referred to as the “Seditious Six,” of knowingly sowing doubt through their actions.

The Pentagon’s investigation is ongoing.

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Crime
Immigration

Migrants Drag Couple From Car, Gang Rape Teen in Front of Fiancé.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A couple in Rome, Italy, was violently attacked by three migrant men, with the woman, aged 18, gang raped in front of her restrained fiancé.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: An Italian couple and three Moroccan men, who have since been arrested.

📍WHEN & WHERE: October 2025, near Tor Tre Teste in eastern Rome, Italy.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Now I will be called racist, but there is a higher incidence, unfortunately, in cases of sexual violence, by immigrants, especially illegal ones.” – Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

🎯IMPACT: The case has reignited discussions about illegal migration and its connection to crime in Italy.

IN FULL

An Italian couple suffered a brutal attack on October 25 when three men smashed their car windows near Tor Tre Teste in eastern Rome, dragged them from the vehicle, and gang-raped the 18-year-old woman while forcing her 24-year-old fiancé to watch.

Three Moroccan nationals have been arrested on charges of gang rape and robbery. Two were detained days later in Rome; the third was tracked down in Venice. Fingerprints lifted from the shattered car window matched the suspects. Investigators say the case remains open and up to five perpetrators may have been involved.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reacted strongly to the incident, linking it to broader concerns about illegal immigration. “Now, I will be called racist, but there is a higher incidence, unfortunately, in cases of sexual violence, by immigrants, especially illegal ones,” she said.

The Rome assault is the latest in a string of high-profile cases involving foreign nationals. In 2024, a 13-year-old girl in Catania was gang-raped by seven Egyptian migrants, while a 10-year-old girl in Lombardy was reportedly impregnated by a Bangladeshi asylum seeker.

Despite Meloni’s hard-line campaign promises to stop migrant boats, irregular arrivals doubled in her first year in office, exceeding 120,000 in 2023 alone. In a leaked phone call in 2023, she claimed the migration crisis as “impossible” to solve without wider international help.

While irregular migration has decreased more recently, Meloni’s government has expanded legal migration, planning nearly half a million work visas for non-European Union foreigners between 2023 and 2025, arguing that migrants are needed for Italy’s labor market. Critics accuse her of abandoning the populist pledges that got her elected.

Italy and Greece also recently agreed to accept some migrants processed under a U.S. program that diverts asylum seekers from Latin America to Europe instead of the United States, adding to domestic tensions over an already strained reception system.

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NatSec

U.S. Military to Use Confiscated Chinese Drones for Target Practice.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Hundreds of confiscated Chinese drones will be used as target practice during a U.S. military training exercise in Tampa, Florida.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM), United States National Drone Association (USNDA), and the U.S. military.

📍WHEN & WHERE: December 4-6, 2023, at Camp Blanding, Tampa, Florida.

💬KEY QUOTE: “It will be the largest counter-drone destruction event ever held in the United States.” – United States National Drone Association (USNDA)

🎯IMPACT: The event aims to prepare U.S. forces to counter enemy drones as adversaries like China and cartels increase drone use.

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The State of Florida has found a use for the estimated 500 Chinese drones it has confiscated. Next month, the drones will be used by the United States Military for target practice during a three-day training exercise the Pentagon calls the “Military Drone Crucible.” Scheduled to begin on December 4, the United States National Drone Association (USNDA) is billing the event as “the largest counter-drone destruction event ever held in the United States.”

President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced in July that the Pentagon would undergo a significant overhaul in how the U.S. military utilizes drones. The National Pulse reported at the time that most U.S. Army squads could be issued small, attack drones for use in combat by the end of 2026. Earlier this month, the U.S. Army announced an ambitious plan to purchase at least one million drones within the next two to three years, marking a dramatic expansion of its unmanned systems program.

In 2023, Florida banned state agencies from using Chinese-made drones, especially those manufactured by the Chinese Communist Party-linked DJI. However, it is unclear whether the drones being provided to the U.S. Military are formerly state-owned or if they’ve been seized through other avenues, such as criminal proceedings.

Rather than simply destroying the Chinese drones, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM)—which is headquartered in Tampa, Florida—will use them to train American soldiers on the use of shotguns and other weapons in anti-drone combat. Small, inexpensive drones have seen significant battlefield use in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, leaving many of the world’s most powerful militaries scrambling to adapt.

Counter-drone tactics are also becoming critical to American border security. In March, Border Patrol chief Mike Banks issued a stark warning to Mexican drug cartels over the use of drones in their drug smuggling operations. “We have seen cartel-on-cartel violence that involves drones. We prepare and train to be ready to fight the enemy on any ground,” he said, adding: We’re impacting the cartels’ ability to make billions of dollars.”

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Crime

Leftist Muslim Convert Charged with Making Violent and Sexual Threats Against Federal Agents and Families.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A far-left extremist and convert to Islam was charged with making violent threats against federal agents and their families.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: John Paul Cupp, also known as “Walid” and “Abu Nusaybah al-Amriki,” was arrested for these threats.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Cupp allegedly made these threats on October 14 outside the Portland, Oregon, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building and continued online in November.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Threats of violence against the brave members of law enforcement and their families will not be tolerated,” said U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford.

🎯IMPACT: Cupp made his first court appearance and remains detained pending further proceedings.

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged John Paul Cupp, a 45-year-old far-left extremist and convert to Islam from Portland, Oregon, with making violent threats against federal law enforcement officers. Federal prosecutors allege that Cupp, who also uses the aliases “Walid” and “Abu Nusaybah al-Amriki,” made the threats—which included promises to kill agents, sexually assault their wives, and harm their children—outside the Portland U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland on October 14.

Subsequently, Cupp continued his threats in online videos posted on November 3 and November 13. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon, Scott E. Bradford, noted Cupp’s prolific online presence, where he regularly posts aggressive rhetoric and threats of violence. “Threats of violence against the brave members of law enforcement and their families will not be tolerated,” Bradford said, adding: “The U.S. Attorney’s Office remains committed to holding those accountable who threaten and intimidate those who protect our communities, and we will continue to prosecute criminal threats of violence to the fullest extent of the law.”

In an affidavit, a special agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Joint Terrorism Task Force stated that Cupp discussed using lone wolf attacks to target the federal government, advocating for small groups to engage in armed struggle. He encouraged targeting “low-hanging fruit” with guerrilla actions, including ICE facilities and other regional government offices.

Notably, a restraining order was issued against Cupp in April 2025, prohibiting him from contacting his wife and children. His wife alleged that Cupp had bipolar disorder and made threats against her and the community. Cupp was ordered to remain detained following his court appearance.

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3 hours ago
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Far-Left UK Govt Wants to Scrap Most Jury Trials, Ending 800 Years of Tradition.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy is proposing that judges hear cases alone for crimes that could result in a sentence of up to five years to tackle court case backlogs.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: David Lammy, the Lord Chancellor, Deputy Prime Minister, and Justice Secretary, and senior criminal justice figures.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The proposal was outlined in a memo dated November 2025, targeting the Crown Courts in England and Wales.

💬KEY QUOTE: “A co-ordinated campaign against public justice.” – Riel Karmy-Jones KC

🎯IMPACT: The proposal could lead to a significant reduction in jury trials, undermining hundreds of years of legal tradition.

IN FULL

Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor, and Justice Secretary, David Lammy, has proposed a major overhaul of criminal trials in England and Wales by allowing judges to hear many cases without juries. Under his plan, offences carrying sentences of up to five years would no longer automatically be tried before a jury. In a memo, Lammy argued that there is “no right” to a jury trial in the United Kingdom and suggested reserving juries for only the gravest offences, including murder, rape, manslaughter, and cases deemed to be of particular public importance.

The proposal is aimed at addressing the severe backlog in the Crown Courts, where roughly 78,000 cases remain unresolved. Lammy insists that significant changes are needed to speed up the wheels of justice, but the idea has drawn immediate and sharp criticism. Senior legal figures warn the move would represent “the biggest assault on our system of liberty in 800 years,” with some suggesting that removing juries could pave the way for so-called “Star Chamber” justice conducted with reduced transparency.

Riel Karmy-Jones KC, chair of the Criminal Bar Association, denounced the proposal as “a coordinated campaign against public justice,” arguing that delays in the courts stem from years of “systematic underfunding and neglect,” not from the use of juries.

The debate carries particular weight because trial by jury has been a defining feature of English justice for centuries. Its origins trace back to at least the reforms of Henry II in the 12th century, and its role was strengthened by the Magna Carta in 1215, which laid the groundwork for the principle that individuals should be judged by their peers. Although jury rights have evolved over time, the system has remained a central safeguard against state overreach for more than 800 years.

The Ministry of Justice has stated that no final decisions have been made about the future of juries, but maintains that “bold actions” are necessary to relieve the current crisis.

The controversy comes amid broader concerns about fairness and consistency in the British justice system. Recent guidance instructing courts to prioritise bail for ethnic minority defendants, women, and transgenders fuelled accusations of a developing “two-tier” system.

Simultaneously, pressure on prison capacity, with only a small number of cells reportedly available, has intensified scrutiny of who receives custodial sentences. In one high-profile case, a migrant who sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl received a community order rather than prison time, while several anti-immigration demonstrators received prison time for as little as social media posts or shouting at police, sparking debates about sentencing disparities.

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4 hours ago
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Calls for Chauvin Pardon Escalate as 50 Officers Challenge MPD Testimony on Restraint Method.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Derek Chauvin’s defense attorneys filed a petition alleging prosecutorial misconduct and questioning testimony regarding police restraint methods during his trial in a renewed effort to overturn the former Minneapolis police officer’s conviction for the May 2020 death of George Floyd.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Derek Chauvin, over 50 current and former police officers, Minnesota Police Department Inspector Katie Blackwell, prosecution witness Dr. Martin Tobin, and Hennepin County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The petition was filed in federal court late last week, with the prosecution given 45 days to respond.

🎯IMPACT: The case has gained a new interest among the public, with over 50,000 people signing a petition in March urging President Donald J. Trump to pardon Chauvin.

IN FULL

A new court petition filed by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s defense team accuses Minnesota state prosecutors of misconduct during his trial for the death of George Floyd. The filing has gained significant attention, with many questioning the evidence presented and the testimony of key witnesses.

The filing argues that Minnesota Police Department Inspector Katie Blackwell’s testimony, which stated that Chauvin’s restraint technique was not standard practice, has been contradicted by over 50 current and former police officers. According to sworn declarations provided by the officers, Blackwell’s statements do not align with Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) procedures.

Additionally, Chauvin’s attorneys contend that statements made by Dr. Martin Tobin, a pulmonologist who testified on behalf of the prosecution, should not have been admissible, as Tobin never performed an autopsy on nor examined Floyd’s body. The filing argues that the prosecution engaged in misconduct by repeatedly citing a statement by Dr. Tobin describing the pressure on Floyd as being akin to “the left side is in a vice.” In contrast, Hennepin County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Andrew Baker, who performed Floyd’s autopsy without viewing the video footage, concluded that Floyd’s death was due to cardiac arrest, not asphyxiation. This discrepancy has further fueled calls for a new trial. Prosecutors have 45 days to file a response.

The National Pulse reported in March that a public petition advocating for Chauvin to receive a pardon from President Donald J. Trump had gained an estimated 50,000 signatures. Public interest in Chauvin’s legal efforts began to rise after his attorneys won a significant victory last December when a federal judge cleared the way for the reexamination of heart and fluid samples from George Floyd’s autopsy. The ruling also appeared to confirm claims that blood was taken from Floyd before he died, suggesting he was still alive when he arrived at the hospital.

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Economy

Core Producer Prices Edged Up in September on Rising Food and Energy Costs.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Inflation in the U.S. continued to ease in September, as indicated by the core producer price index, which excludes food and energy prices.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported these findings, delayed due to a Senate filibuster by Democrats shutting down the federal government.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The data reflects price changes in September 2025 across the United States.

🎯IMPACT: Despite rising energy costs and a modest increase in other goods and services, the September PPI data suggests that inflation continues to subside.

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The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose by 0.3 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced on Tuesday. Core PPI, an important inflation marker that excludes food and energy prices, rose by 0.1 percent over the same period. The delay in the BLS data release was due to the Senate Democrats shutting down the federal government for 43 days starting on October 1, which the agency says also hampered its employment survey efforts.

Concerningly, energy prices surged by 3.5 percent, largely driven by an 11.8 percent spike in gasoline prices, while food prices rose by 1.1 percent. Over the past year, core prices have risen 2.6 percent, slightly below the 2.7 percent increase recorded in August. However, the September PPI data does indicate that inflation, overall, remains in check.

The broader index rose by 2.7 percent year-over-year, a tenth of a point higher than August’s annual increase. Prices for final demand goods climbed 0.9 percent, with two-thirds of this growth attributed to energy costs. Excluding food and energy, goods prices rose by 0.2 percent, and annual growth in goods prices reached 3.3 percent.

Service prices remained unchanged in September after a 0.3 percent decline in August. Transportation and warehousing services saw a 0.8 percent increase, driven by a four percent rise in passenger transportation costs. Trade service margins, reflecting the price change between what retailers and wholesalers pay and their selling prices, fell by 0.2 percent. Excluding trade services, transportation, and warehousing, service prices rose by 0.1 percent.

Durable consumer goods prices increased by 0.2 percent month-over-month and are up 2.6 percent year-over-year. Capital equipment prices rose by 0.2 percent for both manufacturing and non-manufacturing firms, with annual increases of 4.6 percent and 2.9 percent, respectively. Intermediate goods prices rose for the third consecutive month, led by energy and food costs, while prices for raw goods ticked up slightly by 0.1 percent, driven by an 8.2 percent rise in corn prices.

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5 hours ago
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War

Ukraine Accepts Key Terms in U.S.-Led Peace Proposal: Report.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Ukraine announced a “common understanding” on the “core terms” of a U.S.-brokered peace deal with Russia.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ukraine’s national security adviser Rustem Umerov, the United States, and Russia.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Reported on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

🎯IMPACT: Ukrainian acceptance of the peace plan’s core proposals could be a significant step towards ending the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

IN FULL

Ukraine’s national security adviser, Rustem Umerov, said on Tuesday that Kiev and Washington have reached a “common understanding on the core terms” of a U.S.-brokered peace framework with Russia, calling the talks “productive and constructive.” The announcement signals what could be the most significant movement in diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, and President Volodymyr Zelensky may travel to the United States to meet President Donald J. Trump and work toward finalizing an agreement soon.

The progress comes as Washington continues to press Kiev to accept a U.S. peace proposal before Thanksgiving. American officials have warned that if Ukraine does not move toward signing the plan, it could lose access to vital military assistance, including weapons and intelligence support. The reported proposal contains multiple concessions to Russia, including Ukrainian territorial compromises in the eastern Donbas region and restrictions on joining NATO. In exchange, Ukraine would receive security guarantees and access to reconstruction funds derived from frozen Russian assets, with Russia leaving certain footholds in Ukraine’s Kharkov and Sumy oblasts (regions) and giving up its attempts to forcibly annex the southern Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts in their entirety.

President Zelensky has publicly acknowledged that the country faces what he described as a painful strategic dilemma: accept a deal he says risks compromising Ukraine’s “dignity,” or risk losing support from its most important military backer. Kiev is attempting to prepare counterproposals with input from European partners, some of whom have expressed concern that the U.S. plan heavily favors Moscow. Notably, however, Ukraine’s European supporters seem unwilling or unable to dramatically increase their own assistance to Kiev, still less send troops to fight alongside the Ukrainian military. In fact, analysts say European military assistance dropped sharply over the summer, with aid commitments falling by more than half compared to earlier in the year.

Meanwhile, conditions inside Ukraine remain difficult, with Russia appearing set to capture the strategic city of Pokrovsk and its surroundings fully. At the same time, Ukraine’s government is facing internal turbulence following a major corruption probe involving Energoatom, the state nuclear energy operator. Investigators allege that a network of suppliers paid multimillion-dollar kickbacks to secure government contracts. Businessman and Zelensky ally Timur Mindich reportedly fled the country to Israel before police raids began, prompting public criticism and raising new questions about corruption within state institutions. The investigation has already led to the suspension of Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko and dozens of searches across the country.

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News

China Launches Emergency Space Mission to Reach Stranded Astronauts.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: China successfully launched the unmanned Shenzhou-22 spacecraft to assist astronauts stranded at the Tiangong space station.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station, and the Shenzhou-22 mission team.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The launch occurred on Tuesday at 12:11 PM local time from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This emergency launch is a first for China, but I hope it will be the last in humanity’s journey through space.” – He Yuanjun, CMSA official

🎯IMPACT: The failure of the Shenzhou-20 mission was widely regarded as a significant embarrassment for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its leader, Xi Jinping.

IN FULL

China launched the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft on Tuesday to assist astronauts stranded at its Tiangong space station. The mission, conducted by the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA), involved an unmanned spacecraft that departed from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China at 12:11 PM local time. The craft successfully reached its destination three-and-a-half hours later, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.

The emergency mission followed an incident earlier this month when three astronauts were left without a return spacecraft after their capsule, Shenzhou-20, was damaged by suspected space debris. The Shenzhou-20 crew had to return to Earth using the Shenzhou-21 capsule, leaving the relief crew without an emergency return vehicle. The Shenzhou-20 crew landed in the Gobi Desert on November 14, after a record-breaking 204 days in space, the longest duration for Chinese astronauts.

In addition to serving as a return vehicle, the Shenzhou-22 spacecraft delivered essential supplies to China’s space station, including food, medical equipment, spare parts, and materials to repair the damaged Shenzhou-20 capsule. CMSA announced on Tuesday that the launch was a “complete success,” adding that the spacecraft had entered its planned orbit without incident. The damaged Shenzhou-20 remains in space and will be brought down to Earth at a later date.

CMSA official He Yuanjun publicly commented on the mission, stating, “This emergency launch is a first for China, but I hope it will be the last in humanity’s journey through space.” The Shenzhou-22 spacecraft will also serve as the return vehicle for the current crew, scheduled to return to Earth in April 2026. Notably, the failure of the Shenzhou-20 mission was widely regarded as a significant embarrassment for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its leader, Xi Jinping.

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6 hours ago
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TECH

The Genesis Mission: Trump Initiates Groundbreaking AI ‘Manhattan Project.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order launching the “Genesis Mission” to enhance American artificial intelligence (AI) research and development.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Michael Kratsios, the President’s assistant for science and technology, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and other federal and private sector partners.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The executive order was signed on Monday afternoon, with initiatives spanning federal agencies and private partnerships.

💬KEY QUOTE: “The Genesis Mission will dramatically accelerate scientific discovery, strengthen national security, secure energy dominance, enhance workforce productivity, and multiply the return on taxpayer investment into research and development.” – Executive Order

🎯IMPACT: The initiative aims to centralize resources, improve AI training datasets, and foster public-private partnerships to maintain U.S. leadership in AI innovation.

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On Monday afternoon, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order launching the “Genesis Mission,” a major federal push to accelerate American artificial intelligence (AI) research and development. The order directs agencies to dramatically expand computing power, open up federal datasets, and speed the use of AI in real-world science.

Michael Kratsios, the President’s assistant for science and technology, will head the effort. The initiative is described as “comparable in urgency and ambition to the Manhattan Project,” underscoring its significance for national security, scientific breakthroughs, and workforce productivity. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has been directed to build a new “American Science and Security Platform” that will serve as the centralized infrastructure backbone for the program.

The Genesis Mission seeks to combine federal scientific datasets to train powerful AI models and develop AI agents that can automate research and drive significant discoveries. Within 90 days, the Department of Energy must catalog computing resources available from private-sector partners to bolster the initiative and deepen public-private collaboration.

The new mission builds on the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR), created in 2020, which united federal agencies with private organizations such as OpenAI and Google to form a national AI research community. Recent progress includes collaborations with AMD and Nvidia to build next-generation AI supercomputers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. “Winning the AI race requires new and creative partnerships that will bring together the brightest minds and industries American technology and science has to offer,” said Secretary Wright.

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8 hours ago
Immigration
UK

Man Accused of Easter Bombings That Killed Hundreds Claims Asylum in Britain.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A Sri Lankan national, suspected of involvement in the country’s Easter Sunday bombings in 2019, is in the United Kingdom seeking asylum.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The asylum seeker, Sri Lankan authorities, and the British government.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The bombings occurred in April 2019 in Sri Lanka, while the asylum case is ongoing in Britain as of November 2025.

🎯IMPACT: The case will return to a first-tier tribunal for a full reassessment of the evidence, with no facts from the previous decision preserved.

IN FULL

A Sri Lankan man, granted anonymity for legal reasons, is seeking asylum in Britain after being accused of involvement in the Easter Sunday bombings in his country in 2019, which killed 269 people, including eight British citizens. The coordinated suicide attacks targeted three churches and three luxury hotels in Colombo, leaving hundreds dead and injured.

Sri Lankan authorities arrested him in January 2022 on suspicion of links to the attacks, but he was later released on bail. He then fled to the United Kingdom with his wife, arguing that he would face persecution if returned to Sri Lanka. The British Home Office rejected his asylum claim in April 2024, and an appeal was dismissed in March 2025.

Representing himself, he claimed the initial immigration tribunal judge was biased and had failed to properly assess important evidence, including inconsistencies between a Wikipedia entry and official police documents. Deputy Upper Tribunal Judge Claire Burns found that the earlier decision did contain legal mistakes, but rejected his accusation of bias, stating, “I find that there is no merit in this ground whatsoever.” Burns ordered the case to return to the first-tier tribunal for a complete rehearing, with none of the previous findings preserved.

The 2019 bombings have been attributed to Islamist extremist groups believed to have ties to the Islamic State, and the dead included Christians, tourists, and children.

The case comes as the United Kingdom faces unprecedented pressure on its asylum system. Government statistics show that asylum applications reached a record high of more than 111,000 in the year ending June 2025, a 14 percent rise compared with the previous year. A whistleblower from within the Home Office has claimed that some applicants accused of serious crimes, including sexual offences, have been granted asylum, alleging that staff were sometimes pressured to approve claims, including for a claimant who “posed a threat to children.”

Image by Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street.

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