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June 7, 2023
Jack Montgomery
News

Washington Nationals Go Gay With Pelosi Pitching.

Veteran Democrat Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) was invited to throw a ceremonial first for the Washington Nationals’ Night OUT celebration on June 6th.

“I’ll always be a [San Francisco Giants] fan, but tonight my pitch was to celebrate the vibrancy of our LGBTQ+ communities with [Team DC] and [the Washington Nationals],” the 83-year-old declared in a social media post after the stunt.

Team DC Sports is a member of the General Assembly of the Federation of Gay Games which describes itself as a charity, fighting to “dispel discrimination against LGBTQ people participating in sports” and providing scholarships for  “LGBTQ student-athletes”, among other activities.

In November 2020 they celebrated mixed martial arts fighter Fallon Fox, a notorious biologically male transwomen known for brutally knocking out natural-born women in cage fighting events.

A portion of the ticket sales to the Pelosi event were transferred to Team DC.

 

 

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Crime
UK

Gay Couple Convicted of Murder and Sexual Abuse of Adopted Infant.

A court in the United Kingdom has convicted two gay men of sexually abusing and murdering their 13-month-old adopted son, exposing systemic failures in the child protection and adoption processes.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A gay couple in Britain has been convicted of the murder, sexual abuse, and mistreatment of their 13-month-old adopted son.
📺 DETAIL: Jamie Varley and his partner, John McGowan-Fazakerley, 37 years old and 32 years old, respectively, were convicted following an eight-week trial at Preston Crown Court in Lancashire, England, on Monday. The pair were found guilty of murdering, sexually abusing, and mistreating Preston Davey, the couple’s 13-month-old adopted son. Specifically, Varley was found guilty of murder and numerous counts of sexual assault and child cruelty, while McGowan-Fazakerley was convicted of child cruelty, sexual assault, and allowing the child’s death. Preston was born in June 2022 and taken into care by the local authorities after his mother was jailed at 14-years-old for the murder of a pensioner in 1998. He was given to foster parents at five days old before being adopted by the pair in April 2023. Over the next four months, at the home of his adoptive parents in Blackpool, Lancashire, Preston suffered severe abuse, including 40 injuries, sexual assault, and neglect. Preston died in July 2023. Varley claimed that Preston had drowned in a bath, but a post-mortem investigation confirmed the cause of death as airway obstruction. Varley was a teacher and took a year off work to raise Preston, while McGowan-Fazakerley was a financial sales manager. The pair were described as “pure evil” by the police.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Almost from day one, they set about abusing Preston and making his short life a harrowing tale of misery and pain,” said Detective Chief Inspector Andy Fallows.
🎯 IMPACT: The pair are scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday. The case has raised serious questions about the adoption and child protection systems, as Preston’s abuse began almost immediately after Varley and McGowan-Fazakerley adopted him. It was noted that social workers and medical staff were aware of Preston’s suspicious injuries but failed to intervene effectively. In response to Preston’s death, an independent Child Safeguarding Practice Review has been launched to investigate the systemic failures leading to his death.

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News

Trump Brands Israel’s Lebanon Strikes ‘Vicious,’ Warns ‘Too Many People Are Being Killed.’

President Trump expressed frustration with recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon, calling them “vicious” and urging restraint as an agreement with Iran nears finalization.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has criticized Israel’s “vicious” strikes in Lebanon last weekend as “too much,” telling reporters at the G7 summit in France: “[I] didn’t like where two hours before we’re signing the agreement [with Iran] that there was an attack in Lebanon, in Beirut,” urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon.”
📍 WHEN & WHERE: The comments were made Tuesday during the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Too many people are being killed, and you don’t have to knock down an apartment house every time you’re looking for somebody, because there are a lot of people in those apartment houses, and they’re not all Hezbollah, that I can tell you, and I suggested to Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah, because to be honest with you, I think they’d do a better job of doing it,” President Trump said.
🎯 IMPACT: Israel’s strikes have strained U.S.-Israel relations, with Trump expressing personal frustration toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Iran has warned that Israeli actions against its Hezbollah proxies in Lebanon could jeopardize any peace deal with the U.S. However, Israeli officials insist they are not bound by the agreement.
📺 DETAIL: The U.S.-Iran agreement, which is expected to be formalized on Friday in Switzerland, aims to strengthen and extend the current fragile truce. However, recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon are creating complications. Despite this, President Trump also said he has a “very effective relationship,” though he warned that, “Without us, without the United States, there would be no Israel. Without me, there would be no Israel, because no other president was willing to do what I did.”

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2 hours ago
Immigration
News
World

This European Country Just Ended Permanent Residence Visas for Migrants.

Sweden’s Parliament has voted to significantly restrict the ability of immigrant groups to permanently remain in the country, signifying another shift towards tightening immigration policy.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Swedish Parliament has passed a bill ending permanent residence permits for migrants, including asylum seekers.
📺 DETAIL: The legislation ends “the possibility of granting permanent residence permits to asylum seekers” and other immigrants. Henceforth, migrants will now only be eligible to receive temporary residence permits. However, immigrants granted permanent residence before the law’s implementation will be unaffected. The law is scheduled to take effect on July 12, 2026. The move comes amid growing concerns over the societal and financial costs of mass immigration and follows a report estimating that the country’s Somali population alone will cost the state approximately €117.3 billion (~$136.2bn) over the next 50 years.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The financial consequences of mass immigration. The White Paper Policy Institute also refers to the costs for Somalis in this context and concludes that Sweden will spend approximately 117.3 billion euros on the 102,000 Somalis living in Sweden over the next 50 years.” — Harald Vilimsky, Austrian Member of the European Parliament (MEP)
🎯 IMPACT: The reform is expected to tighten Sweden’s immigration system, addressing public pressure over rising crime rates and demographic and cultural change, and the financial burden of mass immigration. This policy shift reflects a broader trend in Sweden, a country previously characterized by liberal immigration policies, shifting substantially to the right.
📺 FLASHBACK: This represents another in a series of measures to crack down on mass immigration and foreign cultures. Earlier this year, Sweden’s parliament voted unanimously to ban first-cousin marriage and marriage between other close relatives. The law aims to combat honor-based culture and violence, oppression, and social pressure. The ban will come into effect on July 1, 2026. In 2024, the Swedish government moved to restrict immigration to prevent those opposed to Swedish values from entering the country.

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2 hours ago
NatSec
News

FBI Foiled Drone Attack Plot on White House Freedom 250 UFC Event.

The FBI foiled a terror plot involving explosive drones, snipers, and a planned storming of the White House during the UFC Freedom 250 event marking Flag Day and President Trump’s 80th birthday.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) disrupted a planned terror attack involving explosive drones, snipers, and a follow-up wave of attackers storming the White House gates during the UFC Freedom 250 event marking Flag Day and President Donald J. Trump’s 80th birthday at the weekend. The plot was uncovered through a Signal group chat targeting “capitalist elites,” “billionaires,” and politicians allegedly funded by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
👤 WHO WAS INVOLVED: Five suspects were reportedly arrested in connection with the plot, with arrests made in Cincinnati, Ohio, Fredericksburg, Virginia, and other locations. Twenty-three people are reported to have been involved in the Signal discussions. FBI Director Kash Patel and other senior officials oversaw the operation.
📍 WHEN & WHERE: The planned attack was set to occur at the Freedom 250 event, held on the South Lawn of the White House as part of the Nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations on Sunday.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, multiple individuals are now in custody and allegedly planned attacks were stopped cold.” – Kash Patel
🎯 IMPACT: The successful operation prevented a potentially catastrophic attack on high-profile statesmen and civilians, ensuring the safety of over 4,000 attendees, including President Trump, Cabinet members, and international figures, at the high-security event.
📺 DETAIL: The event, which included a UFC ring set up on the White House lawn, featured high-profile attendees such as Mark Zuckerberg and Dana White. Security measures included rooftop snipers, explosive detectors, and surveillance systems. The plotters aimed to cause pandemonium with explosive drones, snipe people fleeing the ensuing chaos, and storm the gates of the White House in a “second wave” attack.

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4 hours ago
Bonkers Britain
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White Britons Shut Out of Taxpayer-Funded Job Schemes.

Local councils across Britain are offering employment schemes exclusively to ethnic minorities, sparking criticism of “two-tier” policies.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: White British jobseekers are being excluded from taxpayer-funded employment schemes, which are available only to ethnic minorities.
📰 DETAIL: In Sheffield, a $462,000 employment support project aimed at helping economically inactive ethnic minorities into work is funded in part through the Department for Work and Pensions’ Economic Inactivity Trailblazer program and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, while similar initiatives in Greater Manchester provide “culturally appropriate” employability support, including CV workshops and mentoring, for BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) residents. In Scotland, Labour-run North Lanarkshire Council restricted some business growth support programs to black and minority ethnic entrepreneurs. Critics, including the TaxPayers’ Alliance and the campaign group Don’t Divide Us, described the schemes as discriminatory and evidence of a “two-tier” system, arguing public funds should be available to all jobseekers regardless of race. The programs are lawful under equality legislation and are intended to address higher unemployment rates among ethnic minorities, currently 8.8 percent compared with 4.3 percent among white people.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Taxpayers should not be funding schemes that exclude people because of their race.” – William Yarwood, TaxPayers’ Alliance
🎯 IMPACT: The controversy comes amid wider scrutiny of diversity policies following the murder of Henry Nowak and subsequent debates over differential treatment based on race in public institutions. Critics argue that these schemes create a “two-tier” system and undermine public confidence by excluding the white majority.

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15 hours ago
Health
News

Hundreds of Thousands of Antidepressants Recalled Due to Cancer-Causing Chemicals.

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a Class II recall for duloxetine capsules, widely used to treat depression and anxiety, after recent tests revealed unsafe levels of cancer-causing chemicals.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled over 370,000 bottles of Cymbalta, a widely-prescribed antidepressant, over concerns that the drug may cause cancer.
📺 DETAIL: The duloxetine delayed-release capsules were recalled due to the presence of N-nitroso-duloxetine, a by-product of the manufacturing process. N-nitroso-duloxetine is part of a group of chemicals called nitrosamines, which have been linked to cancers in animal studies. Chemicals that cause the development of cancer are called carcinogens. Cymbalta is sold nationwide and is one of the most common medications in the United States, with approximately 18 million prescriptions written every year. The capsules are manufactured by Towa Pharmaceuticals Europe in Spain and distributed by Breckenridge Pharmaceuticals, based in New Jersey. Specifically, the FDA warned that the capsules contained more than the permitted levels of N-nitroso-duloxetine, which can be safe in moderate amounts but dangerous in excessive amounts.
🎯 IMPACT: While no illnesses have been reported thus far, the FDA’s recall is classified as Class II, meaning there is the potential for temporary or reversible health effects. Patients are urged to consult their doctors for alternatives, as abruptly stopping the prescription can lead to withdrawal symptoms, including depression, fatigue, and insomnia, among other issues. This is the second recall this year, following a similar issue in April involving 165,000 bottles. This included 360,000 bottles of 60mg capsules and 14,000 bottles of 30mg capsules. The bottles had a best-before date of May 2027.
📺 FLASHBACK: This is not the first time this year that the FDA has issued a recall due to cancer concerns. Back in February, the agency announced a safety review of butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), a food additive commonly used in processed foods such as breakfast cereals, frozen meals, and bread due to potential carcinogenic effects. BHA has been in use for decades, having been approved as an additive in the early 1960s.

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16 hours ago
Lawfare
News

Newsom Accuses Trump of Directing DOJ Investigation Against Him and His Wife.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has alleged that the Department of Justice is conducting a politically motivated investigation into him and his wife.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Democrat Governor of California Gavin Newsom has announced that the Department of Justice is investigating him and his wife.
📺 DETAIL: In a video broadcast on Monday, Governor Newsom alleged that the Department of Justice (DOJ) was investigating him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, on the orders of President Donald J. Trump. Newsom accused the DOJ investigation of being politically motivated, citing his criticism of the President and his potential 2028 presidential run. “Today, my wife & I joined Donald Trump’s hit list. He has directed his Department of Justice to investigate us,” Newsom claimed. “After calling for my arrest last year, Donald Trump directed his Department of Justice to investigate me. And just in the last week, I’ve learned his campaign has reached my own home: to get me, he’s coming after my wife, Jen,” he added. The Democrat did not clarify what the investigation is about. The investigation is being conducted out of the Eastern District of California, one of the largest judicial districts in the country. Federal agents have reportedly investigated the Governor’s friends and associates, including his wife.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Donald Trump isn’t just coming after me because of my mean Tweets. He’s coming after me because I am considering running for President,” claimed Newsom in his statement on X (formerly Twitter).
🎯 IMPACT: These allegations come as speculation grows about Newsom’s potential presidential run. The situation represents an escalation in the long-standing rivalry between Newsom and President Trump. Notably, the investigation into the Governor follows an investigation into Dana Williamson, Newsom’s former chief of staff. Williamson pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and wire fraud last month. While under investigation, Newsom’s former chief of staff continued to receive taxpayer funds.

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17 hours ago
Crime
News
UK

Court Will Reexamine Sentence Given to Henry Nowak’s Killer.

The sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who murdered white teenager Henry Nowak with a Sikh religious dagger, has been referred to the Court of Appeal for reassessment under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The sentence of Vickrum Digwa, the Sikh killer of British-Polish white student Henry Nowak, has been referred to England’s Court of Appeal following pressure from Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage and others to increase his prison sentence.
📺 DETAIL: Nowak was fatally stabbed by Digwa with an eight-inch Sikh dagger in Southampton, England. Bodycam footage of Nowak’s arrest showed the 18-year-old pleading for help while officers dismissed his claims of being stabbed and handcuffed him, because Digwa and Digwa’s family falsely accused the teen of racial abuse. Digwa was eventually arrested and found guilty of murder, receiving a minimum sentence of only 21 years in prison. Following widespread fury at the police’s treatment of Nowak, Digwa’s sentence was referred to the Court of Appeal, to get the sentence extended under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme, which allows anyone to ask the Attorney General, the chief legal adviser to Britain’s government, to review sentences if they are believed to be too soft. “No sentence can ever undo the devastation that Henry’s family have suffered… But I hope this referral goes some way towards bringing them the justice they deserve,” said Solicitor General Ellie Reeves. Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, accused the police of anti-white discrimination and two-tier policing in an emergency broadcast on X, formerly Twitter, after the bodycam footage was released, and also referred Digwa’s sentence under the scheme. “I have written to the Attorney General and referred Henry Nowak’s murderer under the Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme. A Reform government would not allow him to walk free from prison,” said Farage earlier this month.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The jail sentence of Vickrum Digwa has now been referred to the Court of Appeal. He should never be allowed to walk our streets again.” – Nigel Farage
🎯 IMPACT: The Court of Appeal will now determine if the sentence should be amended, potentially ruling that Digwa’s sentence is too lenient and should be extended. The referral underscores the extent of the public anger towards Digwa, Digwa’s family, and the criminal justice system in the United Kingdom. Farage’s decision to lead the charge in getting Digwa’s sentence referral highlights the importance of the case to Reform and its leader.
📺 FLASHBACK: In his emergency broadcast on X responding to the release of the bodycam footage, Farage accused the British political establishment of hypocrisy and attacked the capture of British public institutions by anti-white ideology. “What has the public reaction been from our leaders and politicians and indeed, to be frank, much of the media to this? Silence, absolute silence. Proof, if ever there was any, that we’re living in a two-tier culture in this country, where the rights and privileges of white people matter less than those of ethnic minorities.”

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19 hours ago
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War
World

Ukraine Opens Negotiations to Enter European Union Amid Russia War.

Ukraine and Moldova have officially launched negotiations to join the European Union, initiating a process to gain accession to the 27-country bloc despite the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Ukraine and Moldova have officially started the negotiation process to join the European Union (EU).
📺 DETAIL: Negotiations between the European Union (EU) and Ukraine and Moldova began on Monday. The process of joining the EU is set to require a series of reforms to ensure the two Eastern European countries align with the 27-country bloc across 35 policy areas, including agriculture, energy, trade, and more. Specifically, the negotiations will focus on “clusters” of policy chapters, specifically, judiciary and fundamental rights, justice, freedom and security, public procurement, statistics, and financial control. Ukraine views EU membership as a means of acquiring a security guarantee, as the EU includes a mutual defense agreement, although membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) remains the country’s ultimate goal. Negotiations between the EU and Ukraine have started despite the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War. Moldova also intends to join the EU, citing Russian interference and concerns of a potential military threat in the future. Moldova narrowly voted to join the EU back in 2024. The result proved controversial, as while a majority of Moldovans in the country objected to EU membership, the country’s overseas diaspora overwhelmingly backed joining the EU, carrying the ‘Yes’ vote over the line. Part of the country is under de facto Russian control, in the form of the breakaway Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic, commonly known as Transnistria.
🎯 IMPACT: The EU accession process will require Ukraine and Moldova to enact sweeping reforms. In particular, the two countries will need to undertake major efforts to combat corruption. To join the EU, aspiring members require the unanimous approval of all 27 EU member states. EU officials and leaders vary in their attitudes regarding the speed at which Ukraine should be admitted.
📺 FLASHBACK: Back in May, it was reported that EU officials were considering a proposal to make Ukraine an “Associate Member” of the bloc. As an associate member, Ukraine would lack voting rights in EU institutions but would gain access to EU-funded programs with the aim of gradually becoming a full member.

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20 hours ago
Crime
Immigration
News

Shots Fired After Van Driver Runs Over ICE Agent.

An ICE agent was injured in Stafford Township, New Jersey, after being struck by a suspect’s van during an arrest attempt, prompting the agent to open fire.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent was struck by a suspect driving a van during an arrest attempt in Stafford Township, New Jersey, on Monday. In response, the agent discharged their firearm, hitting the vehicle several times.
📍 WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred in Stafford Township, located approximately 60 miles east of Philadelphia.
📺 DETAIL: The ramming was carried out on Route 72 in the Manahawkin section of the township, where the suspect allegedly drove into the agent while attempting to evade capture. The agent responded by firing multiple rounds at the vehicle, striking it several times, but the driver initially escaped and remained at large as authorities searched the area. Officials said the agent is expected to recover, while it remains unclear whether the suspect was wounded. Local police were not involved in the federal operation and were instead tasked with managing traffic and securing the scene. The confrontation comes amid growing concerns over attacks on federal immigration officers, with officials reporting a sharp increase in assaults against ICE personnel over the past year. Authorities had not disclosed the suspect’s identity or the reason for the attempted apprehension as of the time of publication.
🎯 IMPACT: The incident underscores the growing dangers faced by federal law enforcement officials during immigration-related arrest operations.

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