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2 hours ago
Immigration

‘Mass Deportation Coalition’ Lobbies Trump to Keep Immigration Promises.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Allies of President Donald J. Trump are lobbying to refocus deportation efforts on all illegal immigrants.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Mass Deportation Coalition, including Trump allies and conservative groups.

📍WHEN & WHERE: March 12, 2026; United States.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Overwhelmingly, Trump voters expect this from the administration.” – Chris Chmielenski, President of Immigration Accountability Project

🎯IMPACT: The coalition aims to influence GOP strategy and voter support ahead of upcoming elections.

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A group of key MAGA allies, called the Mass Deportation Coalition, is pushing back against the Trump administration’s recent messaging decision on the deportation of all illegal immigrants.

The coalition has commissioned and presented polling showing broad public support for the first year of President Donald J. Trump’s deportation efforts.

According to the survey, conducted by McLaughlin & Associates, 66 percent of likely voters in the 2026 midterm elections support deporting anyone who has entered the country illegally. When asked if they supported deporting all illegal immigrants and not just those with violent criminal records, 58 percent said ‘yes.’

“Overwhelmingly, Trump voters expect this from the administration. They don’t just support it, they expect it,” Chris Chmielenski—a member of the coalition and president of the Immigration Accountability Project—said of the polling. He added, “This is a good way to re-energize the base as we move into the midterms, the same way that Trump was able to do so in the lead-up to the 2024 general election.”

The Mass Deportation Coalition is comprised of some heavy-hitters in both the immigration policy and MAGA space, including Mark Morgan, the former acting commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under Trump; Erik Prince, former CEO of Blackwater, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), the Immigration Accountability Project, the Heritage Foundation, and the Claremont Institute.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) stated on Tuesday, “We got a little hiccup with some of the Hispanic and Latino voters, for certain, because some of the immigration enforcement was viewed to be overzealous. But here’s the good news: we’re in a course correction mode right now.”

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38 minutes ago
Raheem J. Kassam
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Top Cornyn Staffer Egged on Destructive Ad Boycott of MAGA Media.

A senior staff member of Senator John Cornyn’s campaign for re-election in Texas demanded that conservative news outlets such as Breitbart News and InfoWars were “defrocked” from the conservative movement, The National Pulse can exclusively reveal.

Matt Mackowiak, who serves as the Cornyn campaign’s communications director, wrote on Twitter (now X): “It’s time to defrock Breitbart from the conservative movement. Treat them like Infowars. Pressure their advertisers. Ignore them.”

At the time Mackowiak threw his lot in with the far-left, an advertiser boycott was being mounted against Breitbart News by the Sleeping Giants group, founded by Nandini Jammi and Matt Rivitz.

Within a few months, by February 2017, a whopping 820 companies had joined the boycott campaign and stopped advertising on Breitbart News. By May 2017, this number stretched into the thousands.

The incident wasn’t Mackowiak’s only ding against conservative media. The long-time Trump-hater and George Floyd-fan said in 2018 that “Promoting anything on Breitbart is one example [for ending a relationship]

He declared in 2019, three years after Trump’s victory: “I hate Breitbart.”

Mackowiak said in March 2020: “I haven’t taken Breitbart serious in ten years.”

He called the website “beneath contempt.”

And he even took aim at the site’s political editor, Matt Boyle, a long-time ally of President Trump and the MAGA movement.

“Matt Boyle is a total disgrace and if Breitbart News has a shred of dignity and ethics it will fire him immediately,” Mackowiak demanded.

Boyle was not fired, neither immediately, nor since.

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NatSec
Politics

Democrats Block DHS Funding Despite Airport Delays, Rising Iranian Threat.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Senate Republicans accused Democrats of attempting to dismantle the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by blocking efforts to reopen the agency amid a partial government shutdown.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL), and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Ongoing debate in the U.S. Senate during a 27-day partial government shutdown.

💬KEY QUOTE: “And that’s at a time when our homeland is under attack, all warning lights are flashing red, and they want to peel apart, piece by piece, the Department of Homeland Security,” said Sen. John Barrasso.

🎯IMPACT: The stalemate has left DHS unfunded, impacting agencies like TSA and FEMA, while exposing divisions over immigration enforcement and ICE funding.

IN FULL

Senate Democrats have blocked another test vote on Thursday, pushed by Republicans attempting to end the ongoing 27-day partial government shutdown impacting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Republican leaders contend that Democrat lawmakers refuse to negotiate in good faith and are only interested in abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a subagency under DHS.

During the debate period on the Senate floor, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and his Democrat colleagues proposed piecemeal bills to fund portions of DHS, including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), but demanded the adoption of provisions that would effectively cripple ICE and federal immigration enforcement in return. “We don’t have to tie that disagreement up and use people at the airports and American citizens as hostages,” Schumer stated.

The legislative stunt drew a sharp rebuke from Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY), who accused Democrats of attempting to dismantle DHS while the country faces potential threats from Iranian terrorist cells. “And that’s at a time when our homeland is under attack, all warning lights are flashing red, and they want to peel apart, piece by piece, the Department of Homeland Security,” Barrasso said. Meanwhile, Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL) argued that the Democrat proposals would return Congress to the “defund the police” era, drawing a sharp red line against the carveout options.

Despite Democrat claims that Senate Republicans are the cause of the funding lapse, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) noted that his caucus has repeatedly attempted to fund the agency temporarily through short-term continuing resolutions, which Democrats blocked. Concerningly, the deadlock has left DHS unfunded, impacting agencies such as TSA, where security agents are working without pay.

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3 hours ago
News

Old Dominion Shooter Identified as Convicted ISIS Supporter Mohamed Jalloh.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A gunman who opened fire at Old Dominion University on Thursday has been identified as Mohamed Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member and convicted Islamic State (ISIS) supporter.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mohamed Jalloh, his victims, and the Islamic State terror organization.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The attack occurred at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, on March 12, 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Earlier today, March 12, 2026, Old Dominion University faced a tragedy on our main campus.” – Brian Hemphill

🎯IMPACT: The university canceled classes and suspended operations for the day, with an ongoing investigation underway.

IN FULL

On Thursday morning, a shooting occurred on the campus of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, leaving the gunman dead and at least two others injured. The gunman has been identified as Mohamed Jalloh, who was convicted in 2016 for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS). Jalloh, a former Army National Guard member, was arrested for attempting to assist in procuring weapons for what he believed to be an ISIS attack on U.S. soil. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 11 years in prison.

In response to the attack, Old Dominion University President Brian Hemphill issued a statement expressing gratitude for the swift response of police and emergency personnel. “Earlier today, March 12, 2026, Old Dominion University faced a tragedy on our main campus,” Hemphill stated. “I am grateful for the swift response of our police officers, emergency management personnel, and our partners at the City of Norfolk who promptly assisted the injured,” he added.

Following the shooting, the university announced the cancellation of classes and suspension of operations on the main campus for the remainder of the day. Hemphill urged individuals to avoid the area and follow instructions from ODU Alerts, with counseling support offered to those affected.

There has also been an attack on a synagogue in Michigan, which was preceded by a car ramming. The attacker, unidentified as of the time of publication, is reported dead.

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3 hours ago
Economy
Politics

Senate Passes Trump-Backed Bill Barring Corporations From Buying Up Family Homes.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Senate passed the largest housing affordability bill in 30 years, including a ban on investors owning more than 350 single-family homes, with an 89-10 vote.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Senate members, House GOP leaders, President Donald J. Trump, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and industry groups such as the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Senate vote took place on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Homes are built for people, not for corporations, and America will not become a nation of renters.” – President Trump

🎯IMPACT: The measure faces challenges in the House, with critics claiming the investor cap could harm the rental housing market and reduce housing supply.

IN FULL

The United States Senate adopted legislation on Thursday enacting the most significant housing reforms in decades, passing on a bipartisan vote of 89 to 10. Importantly, the bill includes President Donald J. Trump‘s proposal to restrict corporate investors from owning more than 350 single-family homes.

However, the housing affordability bill is likely to face an uphill battle in the House of Representatives, where Republican leaders have indicated it will require negotiation. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) has cautioned that the measure could stall due to differences between the Senate and House proposals. The House passed its own bipartisan housing legislation in February.

A key provision of the Senate bill, championed by President Trump, prohibits investment firms and other corporate entities from owning more than 350 single-family homes unless they contribute to the housing supply through construction or major renovations. Notably, such companies would need to sell even those homes within seven years. This provision was not included in the House bill and is likely to be a key point of contention with Republican lawmakers in the lower chamber.

Industry groups, including the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), are adamantly opposed to the seven-year limit, claiming it would remove hundreds of thousands of housing units from the market and harm lower- and middle-income households. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) defended the measure, echoing President Trump by stating, “Homes should be for families, not for giant corporations.”

The National Pulse reported in January that President Trump, while addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, had declared, “Homes are built for people, not for corporations, and America will not become a nation of renters.” Trump also announced he had signed an Executive Order “banning large institutional investors from buying single-family homes.”

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4 hours ago
Election Integrity
News

DATA: SAVE America Act Wildly Popular Amongst Americans. Which Means Democrats Hate It, Obviously.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The SAVE America Act, an election reform proposal, has significant bipartisan public support despite facing opposition from Congressional Democrats.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump and supporters of the SAVE America Act, alongside Congressional Democrats who oppose it.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The discussion around the SAVE America Act is ongoing, with recent polling and research highlighting its support.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Regardless of how you poll, voters like a requirement for photo ID… I mean it’s kind of a no-brainer for a large swath of the American public … including most Democrats.” – Charles Stewart, MIT Election Lab

🎯IMPACT: The SAVE America Act remains popular among the American public, but faces resistance from Congressional Democrats, highlighting a disconnect between public opinion and legislative action.

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The SAVE America Act is gaining traction as one of the most widely supported election reform proposals in recent American history. Despite its popularity, Congressional Democrats continue to resist the legislation, which seeks to prevent illegal voting and require proof of citizenship for voter registration.

Polling data indicates strong support for the act’s core provisions across party lines. A Harvard CAPS/Harris poll found that 81 percent of Americans favor voter ID requirements, with similar levels of support observed in studies by Pew Research Center and Gallup. Furthermore, 83 percent of Americans support proof of citizenship for voter registration.

  • Harvard CAPS/Harris: 81% of Americans favor voter ID, including 79% of independents and 70% of Democrats.
  • Pew Research Center: 83% of Americans — including wide majorities of Democrats, independents, Whites, Blacks, and Latinos — favor voter ID requirements.
  • Gallup: 84% support voter ID, with 98% of Republicans, 84% of independents, and 67% of Democrats on board — while an equally robust 83% back proof of citizenship for voter registration.
  • Rasmussen Reports: 75% support voter ID, with support increasing over the past decade.

Charles Stewart of the MIT Election Lab noted the widespread approval for photo ID requirements, emphasizing that it is a straightforward measure that resonates with many Americans, including Democrats. The bipartisan Commission on Federal Election Reform, co-chaired by former President Jimmy Carter, has also supported the need for voter ID, drawing parallels to other forms of identification in daily life.

Research counters the argument that voter ID laws suppress turnout. Studies by the National Bureau of Economic Research and others have found no negative impact on voter registration or turnout due to these laws. Additionally, real-world examples, such as Georgia’s record turnout following its voter ID law, further challenge claims that such measures reduce participation.

Public opinion also favors citizenship requirements for voting. According to polling, 85 percent of Americans believe only U.S. citizens should vote in American elections.

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5 hours ago
News

BREAKING: ‘Car Ramming and Active Shooting Situation’ at Michigan Synagogue.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Police responded to an active shooter threat at Temple Israel.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Bloomfield Township police, Michigan State Police, and the Jewish Federation of Detroit.

📍WHEN & WHERE: March 12, 2026, at Temple Israel on Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We are asking for community members to stay away from the area to allow for police response.” – Michigan State Police

🎯IMPACT: Schools in the area were put into secure mode, and Jewish organizations initiated lockout protocol.

IN FULL

An active shooter threat has prompted a significant police response at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The incident unfolded on Walnut Lake Road, where multiple police vehicles and high-powered weapons were observed at the scene. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel has described it as an “apparent vehicle ramming and active shooter situation.”

Sources confirmed the presence of smoke emanating from the building, while police worked to secure the area. The Bloomfield Township police, along with Michigan State Police, are actively involved in addressing the situation.

Authorities urged residents to avoid the vicinity to help the police respond effectively. In a statement posted online, Michigan State Police called for community cooperation and emphasized the need for increased patrols at other places of worship in the district.

As a precaution, the Jewish Federation of Detroit instructed all Jewish organizations to implement lockout protocols. Meanwhile, local schools were placed in secure mode due to the ongoing incident.

The response saw dozens of police officers in the area, underscoring the seriousness of the threat. The situation remains under close watch as authorities continue their efforts to ensure public safety.

This story is developing…

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5 hours ago
News

Democrat Lawsuit Says Trump Kennedy Center Never Notified of Name Change… But The E-Mail Was Just Found In a Spam Folder.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A Democratic congresswoman filed a legal complaint against President Trump over a Kennedy Center board meeting exclusion.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Congresswoman Joyce Beatty and President Donald Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred ahead of a board meeting in 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “She was able to locate the notice in the spam folder of her personal email address.” – Aide update

🎯IMPACT: Initial reports suggested intentional exclusion, but the email was found in a spam folder.

IN FULL

Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, claiming she was excluded from an upcoming Kennedy Center board meeting. The complaint was based on her not receiving an invitation, which was later discovered in her spam folder.

“The Board meeting at which the trustees purported to approve the Kennedy Center’s name change was a thinly-veiled sham. The meeting was held at the home of one of Defendant Trump’s supporters, whom he had installed to the Board. No notice was provided that a name change was being considered,” the lawsuit alleged.

But an aide’s quiet update on the situation has now stated, “On March 6, 2026, after learning that Defendant’s counsel represented to the Court that the Center sent the notice to Congresswoman Beatty’s personal email address, I asked Congresswoman Beatty to search her personal email. She was able to locate the notice in the spam folder of her personal email address.”

Initially, major news outlets parroted that Beatty was deliberately left out of the email chain, aligning with her lawsuit’s claims.

Beatty, as an ex-officio member of the Trump Kennedy Center board, has no voting rights on the matter, regardless.

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5 hours ago
Immigration

There Are Now an Estimated 19 MILLION Illegal Immigrants in the U.S.

PULSE POINTS

❓WHAT HAPPENED: Almost 19 million illegal immigrants are now estimated to be living in the United States, according to the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: FAIR, former President Joe Biden, and GOP leaders.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The report was released on Wednesday, with data reflecting changes during the former Biden government.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Since our December 2020 estimate, the illegal alien population in the United States has grown by 4.1 million, or 28.2 percent, reflecting an unprecedented wave of illegal immigration during the Biden administration.” — FAIR.

🎯IMPACT: The growing illegal immigrant population is increasing pressure on GOP leaders and shaping immigration enforcement debates ahead of the 2026 mid-term elections.

IN FULL

New data released by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) reveals that the number of illegal immigrants living in the United States swelled to almost 19 million under former President Joe Biden, a number that underscores the difficult task facing the Trump administration in order to correct course. According to a report released by FAIR, since December 2020, there has been a 28.2 percent increase in the number of illegal immigrants in the U.S. This amounts to around 4.1 million new illegal immigrants.

“Since our December 2020 estimate, the illegal alien population in the United States has grown by 4.1 million, or 28.2 percent, reflecting an unprecedented wave of illegal immigration during the Biden administration,” FAIR states, adding, “As of 2025, American population growth comes almost entirely from unsustainably high levels of immigration, both legal and illegal.”

The FAIR data comes just as the White House appears to be reversing course on President Donald J. Trump‘s mass deportation pledge. The National Pulse reported on Tuesday that in a private meeting, James Blair, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff, encouraged House Republicans to adjust how they discuss immigration. He suggested shifting away from talk of “mass deportations” and narrowing the administration’s efforts to deport only known criminals.

This sentiment was echoed by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), who also stated on Tuesday, “We got a little hiccup with some of the Hispanic and Latino voters, for certain, because some of the immigration enforcement was viewed to be overzealous. But here’s the good news: we’re in a course correction mode right now.”

FAIR’s estimate includes individuals who entered the country illegally but were granted temporary documentation under policies from the Biden government. The group also criticized the Census Bureau‘s revised methodology for counting the foreign-born population, arguing that it has led to significant undercounting of illegal immigrants in official data. FAIR noted that the 2023 American Community Survey and Current Population Survey rely on outdated pre-revision estimates, which fail to capture the true scale of the illegal immigrant population.

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6 hours ago
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News
War

Iran Escalates With Attacks on Tankers Hundreds of Miles from Strait of Hormuz.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Iran launched explosive suicide boats at fuel tankers off the coast of Basra, Iraq, escalating an oil crisis and setting two tankers ablaze.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), U.S. and European-linked vessels, Iran, and Iraq.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Attacks occurred late Wednesday in the Persian Gulf just off the coast of Basra, Iraq.

🎯IMPACT: Global energy prices have surged, with oil nearing $91 per barrel and gas prices rising to $3.6 per gallon.

IN FULL

Iranian suicide boats reportedly struck two oil tankers on March 11, the Safesea Vishnu and Zefyros, in Iraqi waters just off the coast of Basra, setting both vessels on fire and leaving at least one person dead. The attacks are a significant escalation from prior tanker attacks, which occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, as both ships were located about 500 to 600 miles northwest of the Strait in Iraqi territorial waters.

A video released by Iran appears to show explosions striking the Safesea Vishnu. In the footage, a man shouting in Farsi can be heard yelling: “Allah is the greatest!” The newest strikes bring the number of vessels attacked in the region to at least 16 since the conflict began.


The attacks suggest that Iran is no longer just targeting oil tankers attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, but rather, is now hitting shipping that is moored anywhere in the Persian Gulf. Concerningly, Brent Crude oil prices climbed to over $95 follow the attack off the coast of Iraq. Meanwhile, average U.S. gasoline prices have risen to about $3.60 per gallon, up from roughly $2.90 before the conflict escalated. The price spike reflects growing concerns that sustained instability in the Gulf could disrupt global oil flows.

Notably, oil and gas prices were already climbing after the U.S. and Israel began military strikes against Iran’s Islamist regime on February 28. However, after the Islamic Republic’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) began attacking ships directly in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, oil prices have seen extreme volatility. This volatility prompted the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Tuesday to announce the largest release of emergency oil stocks in its history, making 400 million barrels available to the global market to cushion price spikes and prevent potential temporary refinery closures—especially in Asia.

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7 hours ago
Crime
Immigration

Haitian Man Admits to $6.7 Million SNAP Fraud Scheme.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A Haitian man pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $6.7 million benefit fraud scheme through his Boston retail store.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Antonio Bonheur, 74, and a second defendant, Saul Alsime.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The scheme ran from February 2021 to December 2025 in Mattapan, Boston.

🎯IMPACT: Bonheur faces up to 20 years imprisonment, potential deportation, and financial penalties. A second defendant’s case is ongoing.

IN FULL

A Haitian man arrested last December in Boston and charged with orchestrating a $6.7 million fraud scheme involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, also known as food stamps, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and unauthorized use of benefits. Antonio Bonheur, a 74-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Haiti, ran the scheme through his small retail store, Jesula Variety Store, in the Mattapan area of Boston, Massachusetts.

The National Pulse previously reported that Bonheur and Saul Alisme, a 21-year-old lawful permanent resident, conspired to use their small bodegas in the Mattapan neighborhood as fronts where SNAP benefits could be exchanged for discounted cash payments. Despite observably low inventory and minimal business transactions, one of the bodegas reportedly redeemed upwards of $500,000 in SNAP benefits in a single month. The figure, prosecutors noted, is one that would be expected for a major retail grocery chain and not a small independent convenience store.

Charging documents highlighted a dramatic escalation in the scale of the fraud. Monthly redemptions surged from $6,467 in October 2023 to $157,937 by March 2024, peaking at $540,870 in August 2024. Throughout 2025, monthly totals consistently exceeded $200,000, with October alone reaching $358,472.

Bonheur faces a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment for the wire fraud charge, along with potential penalties including three years of supervised release, a $250,000 fine, and mandatory restitution. The plea agreement also acknowledges that Bonheur may face denaturalization and deportation. As a result of the guilty plea, Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Leah Foley has agreed to recommend a sentence at the lower end of the federal guidelines.

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 30 in Boston. Meanwhile, Saul Alsime’s case has been postponed until May.

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