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June 18, 2023
Jake Welch
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WATCH: Dem Slips Up, Tells MSNBC Trump ‘Needs To Be Shot’.

A Democrat Delegate to the House of Representatives told MSNBC that former President Donald Trump “needs to be shot,” before quickly correcting herself and saying “stopped”.

Delegate Stacy Plaskett (D-VI) committed the Freudian slip in an appearance on the Weekends with Jonathan Capehart show on Sunday morning. Placket argued:

“Having Trump not only having the codes but now having the classified information for Americans and being able to put that out and share it in his resort with anyone and everything who comes through should be terrifying to all Americans. He needs to be shot… stopped.”

– Stacy Plaskett, Democrat, Virgin Islands

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Last month, Plaskett, who is a committed despiser of Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, made headlines following her statement in Congress that “MAGA Republicans are a threat to the rule of law in America.”

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NatSec
News

Trump Signs Stopgap FISA Extension After Senate Blocks Three-Year Renewal.

Congress faces an ongoing fight over national security and privacy concerns as a 45-day FISA extension forces a restart of the legislative process.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump signed a 45-day extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) on Thursday night, after the Senate rejected a three-year renewal passed by the House. The Senate’s unanimous consent for the short-term measure followed opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, who objected to the removal of provisions such as a ban on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
📺 DETAIL: The temporary extension reflects deep divisions within Congress, with some Republicans and Democrats pushing for stronger privacy protections while others emphasize national security concerns. Section 702 allows U.S. intelligence agencies to collect communications of foreign targets abroad but can also capture Americans’ data, fueling an ongoing debate over its impact on civil liberties. The stopgap law gives Congress until mid-June to reach a broader agreement on the program’s future.
🎯 IMPACT: With only 45 days before the extension expires, Congress must restart negotiations on FISA renewal imminently, reigniting debates over privacy rights, national security, and government oversight. The failure to include a CBDC ban highlights ongoing divisions between House conservatives and Senate Republicans.

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10 hours ago
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Politics

Alabama Moves to Redraw Congressional Map After Key SCOTUS Ruling.

Governor Kay Ivey is reconvening Alabama’s state legislature, which could reshape the congressional landscape pending a pivotal decision from the Supreme Court.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Governor of Alabama Kay Ivey (R) has announced that the state’s congressional map will be redrawn ahead of the midterm elections following a landmark Supreme Court ruling against racially gerrymandered majority-minority electoral districts. Howvever, the special session to redistrict the state is contingent on the U.S. Supreme Court lifting a key injunction.
📺 DETAIL: On Friday, Ivey announced that she is summoning the Alabama legislature to redraw the state’s congressional map. The session to redistrict the state is scheduled for Monday next week. However, the session is dependent on the Supreme Court lifting an injunction tied to the Allen v. Milligan case. That case initially forced Alabama to create additional racially gerrymandered black-majority districts. Steve Marshall (R), Attorney General of Alabama, filed an emergency appeal asking justices to lift the Allen v. Milligan injunction on Thursday evening.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “By calling the Legislature into a special session, I am ensuring that Alabama is prepared should the courts act quickly enough to allow Alabama’s previously drawn congressional and state senate maps to be used during this election cycle.” — Kay Ivey
🎯 IMPACT: If Alabama is successful at getting the Allen v. Milligan injunction lifted, the state would be allowed to eliminate racially gerrymandered majority-minority districts, likely costing the Democrats representation in the U.S. House of Representatives in the November midterms. The Louisiana v. Callais ruling against racial gerrymandering earlier this week suggests that there is a high chance the Supreme Court will lift the injunction.

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10 hours ago
Crime
Election Integrity

Former Democrat Mayoral Candidate Confesses to Forging Voter Registrations.

Henrilynn Ibezim, a former Democrat mayoral candidate in New Jersey, admitted to forging voter registration applications during the 2021 Democrat primary.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Henrilynn Ibezim, a former Democrat mayoral candidate in New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to forging nearly 1,000 voter registration applications. The applications were forged during a 2021 primary for the Plainfield mayoral seat.
📺 DETAIL: On Thursday, Henrilynn Ibezim, a former Democrat mayoral candidate, pleaded guilty to voter registration fraud. Most of the forged applications were filled out by only three or four people. In addition to forging voter registration applications, Ibezim also attempted to coach a witness on how to respond to questions from law enforcement, instructing the witness not to “admit anything.” Ibezim admitted to delivering a bag of forged applications to a post office in Elizabeth, New Jersey, with the intention of mailing them to the registration office in Union County. The announcement of Ibezim’s guilty plea came via New Jersey’s Office of the Attorney General.
🎯 IMPACT: As part of a plea agreement, Ibezim pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree forgery. Prior to the plea agreement, Ibezim was also facing eight other counts, including witness tampering and election fraud. This case underscores the threat posed by voter fraud to election integrity. In April, the North Carolina State Board of Elections identified approximately 34,000 dead people still on the state’s voter rolls, indicating that there are other vehicles for substantial election fraud.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “It is crucial to our system of government that those who engage in illegal and bad-faith conduct during elections be held accountable.” – Attorney General Jennifer Davenport.

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11 hours ago
Economy

Cheap Chinese Cars Are Swamping the U.S. Despite Tariffs, Here’s How:

Chinese-made electric vehicles, supposed to be priced out of the U.S. by tariffs due to security and undercutting concerns, are pouring into the U.S. via a Mexican trade loophole.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Chinese-made cars, supposed to be priced out of the U.S. by 100 percent tariffs, are appearing in increasing numbers on American roads near the southern border. These vehicles are being driven across from Mexico, where Chinese brands like BYD and Geely are legally sold without tariffs.
📺 DETAIL: The loophole arises from drivers crossing the border from Mexico into U.S. cities like El Paso, bringing Chinese vehicles that are significantly cheaper than their American counterparts. For example, the Geely EX2 starts at just over $10,000, compared to the $50,000 average price of new American cars. U.S. laws and regulations, including sweeping restrictions introduced in 2025, were intended to effectively prohibit Chinese vehicles due to national security concerns, particularly around data collection and connected technology. Industry experts warn that if allowed to infiltrate the U.S. market at scale, these lower-cost, tech-heavy vehicles could significantly disrupt domestic automakers and reshape the competitive landscape.
🎯 IMPACT: The presence of Chinese cars on U.S. roads has sparked concerns over national security and economic competition. Critics in Congress warn that Chinese vehicles, equipped with advanced software, could pose hacking and surveillance risks. Lawmakers from both parties are now pushing for stricter measures, including closing cross-border trade loopholes to prevent Chinese automakers from entering the American market through third countries. Notably, the northern border may soon present a similar threat after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signed a deal with China to allow the import of cheap electric vehicles earlier this year.

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12 hours ago
Health
News

Trump Admin Withholds Another $91 Million in Medicaid from Fraud-Ridden Minnesota.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, led by Dr. Mehmet Oz, has withheld millions in additional Medicaid payments to Minnesota, citing systemic vulnerabilities to fraud.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), under the leadership of Dr. Mehmet Oz, has delayed $91 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota due to fraud concerns. This includes $76 million tied to highly vulnerable service categories and $14 million potentially linked to illegal immigrant coverage.
📺 DETAIL: Federal officials said the action follows investigations and searches tied to suspected misuse of funds in programs such as childcare and related services, with a significant portion of the withheld money linked to high-risk spending categories and payments to ineligible recipients. This latest action adds to roughly $243 million already withheld earlier in the year, escalating tensions between federal authorities and Minnesota’s state government. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) criticized the decision as politically motivated. It is estimated that fraud in Minnesota, much of it linked to the Somali community, has cost American taxpayers billions of dollars in recent years.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “This is about protecting patients and respecting taxpayers.” – Dr. Mehmet Oz
🎯 IMPACT: The funding freeze adds pressure on Minnesota to address systemic vulnerabilities in its Medicaid program, with state officials now required to provide additional documentation to justify payment requests. The move could also influence broader anti-fraud efforts nationwide, as CMS and other federal agencies continue to scrutinize public program expenditures.
📺 FLASHBACK: Minnesota’s fraud scandals gained renewed national attention in late 2025, prompting President Donald J. Trump to appoint Vice President J.D. Vance to lead a federal anti-fraud task force. The Justice Department also established a National Fraud Enforcement Division.

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13 hours ago
News
World

Trump Slaps New Tariffs on European Union.

President Donald J. Trump has raised tariffs on vehicles made in the European Union (EU), saying the bloc has failed to comply with the terms of its trade agreement with the U.S.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff on cars and trucks manufactured in the European Union (EU). The tariffs are set to take effect next week.
📺 DETAIL: On Friday, President Donald J. Trump announced that cars and trucks made in the EU would be hit with a 25 percent tariff starting next week. The President said the tariff was a response to the EU’s failure to comply with the terms of its trade deal with the U.S. Trump emphasized that vehicles made in U.S.-based facilities would not be subject to the new tariffs. The move is part of a broader economic strategy to encourage car manufacturers to relocate to the U.S. and boost the country’s domestic market.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “I am pleased to announce that, based on the fact the European Union is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal, next week I will be increasing Tariffs charged to the European Union for Cars and Trucks coming into the United States. The Tariff will be increased to 25%. It is fully understood and agreed that, if they produce Cars and Trucks in U.S.A. Plants, there will be NO TARIFF… There has never been anything like what is happening in America today!” – President Donald J. Trump on Truth Social.
🎯 IMPACT: The tariff comes as relations between the U.S. and the EU are heavily strained. Trade, along with defense spending and Iran, is among several points of contention between the United States and the EU. The tariff on EU-made vehicles comes a day after the President announced the suspension of all tariffs and restrictions on Scotch imports from Britain, a decision characterized by President Trump as a gesture of goodwill towards King Charles III and Queen Camilla, both of whom visited the United States for a four-day state visit this week.

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14 hours ago
News

Trump ‘Not Satisfied’ with Iranian Proposal for New Peace Talks.

Iran has offered a new proposal for a second round of peace talks with the U.S. as tensions over the ongoing war continue to escalate.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Iran has offered a second round of peace talks with the United States, according to a state news agency. However, President Donald J. Trump told the media on Friday, “[T]hey want to make a deal, but I don’t,” adding, “I’m not satisfied with [the Iranian proposal]. We’ll see what happens. Iran wants to make a deal because they have no military left, essentially. And, they want to make a deal, but I’m not satisfied.”
📺 DETAIL: On Thursday evening, according to Iranian state media, Iran proposed a second round of peace talks with the United States, to be mediated by Pakistan. The new offer reportedly includes revisions to earlier conditions and aims to address U.S. concerns over Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Iran has previously sought to avoid discussions regarding the country’s nuclear program, while President Trump has repeatedly stated that explicit terms are necessary. “We have to have guarantees they will never have a nuclear weapon,” the President said. Pakistani officials confirmed the proposal, and expressed optimism that a resolution was close.
🎯 IMPACT: The Iranian push for new talks comes as the cost of the war continues to increase. According to the Pentagon, the United States has spent approximately $25 billion thus far. The push also coincides with the end of a 60-day limit on U.S. military action. Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, military operations longer than 60 days require approval from Congress, although Secretary of War Pete Hegseth argues that the countdown is paused due to current ceasefire, and President Trump argues the limit is unconstitutional in the first place.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The Islamic Republic of Iran delivered the text of its latest negotiating proposal to Pakistan, as the mediator in talks with the United States, on Thursday evening.” — the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the official news agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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14 hours ago
Crime
Immigration
UK

Leader of Far-Left Greens Attacks Police for Arresting Knife-Wielding Somali Terrorist Too ‘Violently.’

Zack Polanski, leader of England’s far-left Green Party, is facing backlash after sharing a social media post attacking police officers for their use of force while arresting a knife-wielding alleged terrorist.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Zack Polanski, leader of England’s far-left Green Party, is facing backlash after sharing a social media post criticizing police officers who arrested a knife-wielding alleged terrorist in Golders Green, London. Video footage of the arrest shows officers kicking the suspect, who had been downed by a taser but was still clutching the knife he allegedly used in three attempted murders, in order to incapacitate him.
📺 DETAIL: On Thursday, Sir Mark Rowley, Commissioner of London’s Metropolitan Police, defended the actions of his officers during the arrest of Essa Suleiman, a naturalized Somali immigrant accused of stabbing a Muslim acquaintance and two Jewish men in a suspected terrorist attack. Polanski’s repost accused the officers of “repeatedly and violently kicking a mentally ill man in the head when he was already incapacitated,” but Rowley said the officers’ actions were “completely reasonable” under the given circumstances. Bodycam footage shows the officers repeatedly ordering the suspect to “drop the knife” during the arrest. Rowley further warned that Polanski was undermining public confidence in law enforcement during high-risk scenarios such as terror attacks.
🎯 IMPACT: Rowley’s intervention comes a week before Britain heads to the polls for local and regional elections. The Green Party, along with Nigel Farage’s Reform Party, is expected to make significant gains. While the Green Party has long had a fringe presence in British politics, initially focusing on environmentalism and climate change, it has in recent years begun to displace Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party on the British left by courting ethnic minorities on issues like Gaza and open borders, and courting radicalized university students on issues like transgenderism.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Those officers are nothing short of extraordinary… Their actions undoubtedly prevented further injury and saved lives.” – Sir Mark Rowley, Metropolitan Police Commissioner
📺 FLASHBACK: On Wednesday, stabbings were carried out in Golders Green, North London, known for its large Jewish community. They have since been declared a suspected anti-Semitic terror attack by the police. Two Jewish men, Shloime Rand and Moshe Shine, aged 34 and 76, were stabbed. The suspect was known to the British government’s counter-terrorism program and reportedly has a history of violent behavior and mental problems.

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15 hours ago
News

Missing GOP Candidate Found Dead Near State Border.

The body of a missing Oklahoma Republican state Senate candidate was discovered near the Oklahoma-Texas border.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Barry Christian, a 54-year-old Republican candidate for the Oklahoma state Senate, was found dead inside his truck near a rural highway close to the Oklahoma-Texas border. Christian has been reported as missing for two days.
📍 WHEN & WHERE: Christian’s body was discovered on Thursday near the Oklahoma-Texas panhandle border.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We are still not sure of everything that happened, so please act with grace and treat my dad’s legacy with dignity.” — Brooklyn, Christian’s daughter.
📺 DETAIL: On Thursday, the body of Barry Christian, a 54-year-old Republican candidate for the Oklahoma state Senate, was found dead in his truck near the Oklahoma-Texas border. Christian was reported as missing on Tuesday after he failed to show up for an appointment. After a two-day search, Christian’s body was found in his truck parked by a ravine near Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management Area, a 25,000-acre preserve in southwest Oklahoma. An aerial image of the scene showed a sign from Christian’s campaign. Christian’s body has since been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, where the manner and cause of Christian’s death are set to be determined.
🎯 IMPACT: An investigation into the death of Christian is underway. Christian’s family issued a statement in response to his death. In the statement, Christian’s family said their world had been turned “upside down” at the news of his death and requested his legacy be treated with dignity and grace. Oklahoma‘s state Senate election takes place in early November.

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16 hours ago
News
War
World

US Commits $100 Million for Chernobyl Repairs.

The U.S. Department of State has announced a large funding package to repair Chernobyl’s protective structure, damaged during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, to prevent potential radioactive leaks.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The United States Department of State has pledged $100 million to repair the Chernobyl nuclear plant after it was damaged by a suspected drone strike. The State Department’s pledge constitutes 20 percent of the G7’s approximately $500 million cost to repair the site’s protective structure.
📺 DETAIL: On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of State announced a $100 million commitment towards repairing the Chernobyl (Chornobyl) power plant, the site of the infamous 1986 nuclear disaster in Soviet Ukraine. The plant remains a critical concern due to its high levels of radioactive material. To contain the radiation, a protective structure called the New Safe Confinement (NSC) was built around the site to secure the reactor’s remains and manage contamination. However, in February 2025, the NSC was damaged in a suspected drone strike. Emergency repairs were made at the time, but have proven insufficient, raising concerns about radioactive leaks and similar problems, sparking a response from the State Department.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “It is urgent that all measures are taken to find a way to restore as much of the critical functions of the facility as possible.” – Eric Schmieman, engineer involved in NSC design and construction
🎯 IMPACT: Without sufficient repairs, the damaged NSC structure could fail to contain radioactive materials and contamination. This jeopardizes not only Ukraine but the entirety of Europe and beyond. The kind of repairs required to restore the NSC to its fundamental capabilities are complex, dangerous, and challenging under normal conditions. Conducting such large-scale engineering work during a war complicates things further.
📺 FLASHBACK: Following the drone strike in early 2025, Chernobyl’s protective shield was confirmed as damaged by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The IAEA stressed that while radiation levels have not increased, the site’s ability to contain radioactive material was compromised.

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