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February 24, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Mayor Eric Adams Moves to Shut Down Infamous NYC Hotel Used to House Illegal Immigrants.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the closure of the Asylum Seeker Arrival Center at the Roosevelt Hotel, which will wind down operations for the next several months. The hotel, with roughly 1,000 rooms, has been operating as a housing shelter and processing center for illegal immigrant asylum seekers since May 2023 as unlawful border crossings surged under former President Joe Biden.

The Manhattan-based hotel turned illegal immigrant processing center has facilitated the registration of over 173,000 migrants, representing nearly three-quarters of the 232,000 migrants who entered New York City since spring 2022, according to Mayor Adams’s office.

“Today we are announcing the Roosevelt Hotel, which served as both our asylum arrivals center and the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Center for nearly two years, will be closing in the coming months thanks to the successful strategies we put in place here in New York City,” Mayor Adams said in a video announcing the closure. He added: “The Roosevelt Hotel was opened in May 2023 during the height of the crisis, with the city receiving an average of 4,000 arrivals each week. Now, thanks to our policies, we’re down to an average of just 350 new arrivals each week.”

The closure is part of a broader plan to shut down 53 emergency shelter sites by June, as the number of migrants under city care has fallen from a peak of 69,000 to under 45,000. However, the move also appears spurred by the Trump administration’s seizure of $59 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds that had been funneled to several New York City hotels operating as shelters.

Notably, the Roosevelt Hotel briefly hosted illegal Venezuelan immigrant Jose Ibarra, who, after later obtaining a humanitarian flight to Atlanta, Georgia, murdered nursing student Laken Riley.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced the closure of the Asylum Seeker Arrival Center at the Roosevelt Hotel, which will wind down operations for the next several months. The hotel, with roughly 1,000 rooms, has been operating as a housing shelter and processing center for illegal immigrant asylum seekers since May 2023 as unlawful border crossings surged under former President Joe Biden. show more
February 24, 2025
Media

Lester Holt Steps Down as Anchor of NBC Nightly News.

Lester Holt, the long-standing anchor of NBC Nightly News, announced on Monday he will step down from the role in the coming months. Holt, who has served as the anchor for nearly a decade, stated he plans to continue at NBC by taking on expanded responsibilities with Dateline, where he is currently the show’s anchor.

In a memo to colleagues, Holt, 65, expressed gratitude for his time on the program. He indicated he would remain in his current position until the start of summer, although the network has not yet named a successor.

Holt took over the anchor position in 2015. His appointment came after the previous anchor, Brian Williams, faced controversy over embellishments in a story about events in Iraq. Initially, Holt filled in on the weekend edition and was later appointed to the role permanently after Williams’s suspension and subsequent move to MSNBC.

NBC has already ousted Chuck Todd from the network. Indeed, Holt’s announcement occurs amidst a wave of transitions in various news divisions, with several veteran news figures recently exiting their positions. For instance, far-left mainstay Joy Reid is out at MSNBC, and Jim Acosta is out at CNN after significant alterations to his time slot.

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Lester Holt, the long-standing anchor of NBC Nightly News, announced on Monday he will step down from the role in the coming months. Holt, who has served as the anchor for nearly a decade, stated he plans to continue at NBC by taking on expanded responsibilities with Dateline, where he is currently the show's anchor. show more
February 24, 2025
Jack Montgomery
News
War

‘Very Angry’ Zelensky Screamed at Trump Treasury Secretary During Mineral Talks.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected a proposal from the Trump administration that involved trading Ukraine’s mineral resources for security assurances. The proposal, presented by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, was intended to offer long-term security guarantees against Russian aggression and defray the cost to the U.S. of arming, funding, and training the Ukrainian military since 2022, as well as paying Ukrainian government workers’ salaries and subsidizing Ukrainian agriculture and businesses.

Sources present at a meeting between Zelensky and Bessent in Kiev say the Ukrainian leader was “very angry” at the prospect of refunding American taxpayers for their assistance and could be heard shouting at the U.S. Treasury Secretary through the heavy doors of his presidential office.

According to the Financial Times, Zelensky’s own team says he is “thin-skinned and can react poorly to criticism,” with a former senior official saying he has “allowed his emotions to make his decisions” at times.

Subsequently, Zelensky issued a public statement saying he would not “sell” Ukraine, apparently in reference to the proposed minerals deal. However, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who held talks with Zelensky after Bessent in Munich, Germany, say the Ukrainian was amenable to a minerals deal during their discussions, only to turn on the U.S. in comments to the press afterward.

Vice President Vance has warned that undermining President Donald J. Trump and his administration in the court of public opinion, as Zelensky appears to be attempting, will prove counterproductive with the America First leader.

“Zelensky is getting really bad advice, and I don’t know from whom,” the Vice President told Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, in an exclusive interview. “He’s not dealing with Joe Biden and the Biden administration anymore. He’s dealing with Donald Trump and the Trump administration.” Vance added, branding Zelensky’s attacks on Trump “disgraceful.”

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected a proposal from the Trump administration that involved trading Ukraine's mineral resources for security assurances. The proposal, presented by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, was intended to offer long-term security guarantees against Russian aggression and defray the cost to the U.S. of arming, funding, and training the Ukrainian military since 2022, as well as paying Ukrainian government workers' salaries and subsidizing Ukrainian agriculture and businesses. show more
February 23, 2025
News

BREAKING: Trump Names Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director.

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Dan Bongino has been tapped as the next Deputy Director of the FBI under Kash Patel, whom Trump has called the “best ever” pick for Director.

Bongino, a former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent, holds a master’s degree in psychology from CUNY and an MBA from Penn State. He later became a prominent conservative commentator and one of the country’s most successful podcasters—a role he’s willing to forgo to take on the position.

Trump emphasized that Bongino, Patel, and newly appointed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will work to restore “Fairness, Justice, Law and Order” in America. The move signals a dramatic shift for the FBI, which has faced mounting criticism for political bias in recent years.

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“Great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice! Dan Bongino, a man of incredible love and passion for our Country, has just been named the next DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE FBI, by the man who will be the best ever Director, Kash Patel. Dan has a Masters Degree in Psychology from C.U.N.Y., and an MBA from Penn State. He was a member of the New York Police Department (New York’s Finest!), a highly respected Special Agent with the United States Secret Service, and is now one of the most successful Podcasters in the Country, something he is willing and prepared to give up in order to serve. Working with our great new United States Attorney General, Pam Bondi, and Director Patel, Fairness, Justice, Law and Order will be brought back to America, and quickly. Congratulations Dan!”

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President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Dan Bongino has been tapped as the next Deputy Director of the FBI under Kash Patel, whom Trump has called the “best ever” pick for Director. show more
joy reid
February 23, 2025
Media

Joy Reid’s MSNBC Show CANCELLED.

Joy Reid’s tenure as host of “The ReidOut” will conclude this week, marking a significant shift at MSNBC. Reid has led the 7 p.m. program since 2020, but changes under the new network president, Rebecca Kutler, have led to her departure. A panel show featuring Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez, and Michael Steele will replace Reid’s slot. Steele is a failed former Republican National Committee chairman who now makes money by helping the left attack the right.

Kutler’s restructuring efforts are driven by major ratings drops. According to The New York Times, while MSNBC surpasses CNN in viewership, it continues to trail behind Fox News. As Variety reports, MSNBC and CNN have experienced viewership declines following Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Both networks are making programming adjustments in response.

In addition to Reid’s exit, Rachel Maddow’s schedule is set to reduce. Maddow is currently set to host five nights a week until the end of Trump’s initial 100 days back in office. Her time slot was originally planned to transition to Alex Wagner. However, Kutler is now considering Jen Psaki, a former Biden White House press secretary and known circle-backer, for the position.

These programming shifts come as MSNBC operates as a standalone entity separate from NBCUniversal under Comcast’s management. Kutler, who assumed leadership in February, is implementing widespread changes. Variety reports her plans involve adjustments to the daytime lineup, including a search for new Washington correspondents and a bureau chief. She is considering journalists from outlets like The Washington Post and Politico and is exploring options for promoting existing MSNBC contributors to anchor roles.

MSNBC’s editorial positions, however, appear unchanged. The network remains extreme left in its perspective and continues to peddle falsehoods and hoaxes.

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Joy Reid's tenure as host of "The ReidOut" will conclude this week, marking a significant shift at MSNBC. Reid has led the 7 p.m. program since 2020, but changes under the new network president, Rebecca Kutler, have led to her departure. A panel show featuring Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez, and Michael Steele will replace Reid's slot. Steele is a failed former Republican National Committee chairman who now makes money by helping the left attack the right. show more
February 22, 2025
News

1 Dead, 2 Injured in ‘Allahu Akbar’ Knife Attack.

A stabbing incident in the eastern French city of Mulhouse resulted in one fatality and left at least two individuals seriously injured on Saturday afternoon. The attack occurred at a local market in this town near the German border.

Authorities arrested a 37-year-old man at the scene. According to local media reports, the suspect allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the incident. The individual is reportedly listed on a terror-prevention watchlist. This watchlist, known as FSPRT, compiles information from various authorities to monitor individuals and prevent potential radicalization linked to terrorism.

The Mulhouse prosecutor’s office provided these details, highlighting that the investigation is ongoing. Local authorities have yet to release the identities of the victims or further information regarding their conditions.

The stabbing has raised concerns within the community, which is known for its peaceful atmosphere. Security measures in the region are under review following the attack.

While details remain limited, French authorities are treating the case with urgency given the suspect’s inclusion on the FSPRT list. The country has been on heightened alert regarding potential terrorist activities, which has prompted a swift response from law enforcement and security agencies.

This incident is the latest in a series of violent attacks by Muslims occurring in public spaces in France over recent years.

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A stabbing incident in the eastern French city of Mulhouse resulted in one fatality and left at least two individuals seriously injured on Saturday afternoon. The attack occurred at a local market in this town near the German border. show more
February 22, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Coyote Blames Trump’s Border Policies for 80% Decline in Business Since Inauguration.

At least one human smuggler in Mexico—commonly known as a coyote—says he’s seen an 80 percent drop in business since President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated just over a month ago. The revelation, relayed by NBC News’s Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez, suggests President Trump’s swift move to secure the southern border and implement the mass deportations of illegal immigrants is discouraging foreign nationals from even attempting illegal crossings.

According to U.S. government officials, there are currently an estimated 229 illegal border crossings each day, a steep decline from the over 11,000 per day crossing high that occurred under the former Biden government. Illegal crossing began to plummet between December and January as Trump was set to take office, with many would-be illegal immigrants deciding to forego attempting to cross into the U.S., fearing they would be caught and deported once Trump assumed office.

The coyote, Gutierrez claims, is now contemplating raising his fees for those still determined to enter the country unlawfully. Additionally, while the smuggler contends the placement of the U.S. military along the border is “foolishness,” he also acknowledged that the impact has been noticeable in deterring would-be illegal border crossers.

President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, has overseen a slew of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids—primarily targeting violent, illegal immigrant criminals and organized crime rings. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has also ramped up deportation flights, with thousands of illegal immigrants being flown to Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and—in the case of the most dangerous—the U.S. military installation at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

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At least one human smuggler in Mexico—commonly known as a coyote—says he's seen an 80 percent drop in business since President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated just over a month ago. The revelation, relayed by NBC News's Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez, suggests President Trump's swift move to secure the southern border and implement the mass deportations of illegal immigrants is discouraging foreign nationals from even attempting illegal crossings. show more
Migrant Crime
February 21, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Trump Administration Probes Lax Biden Govt HHS Vetting Exposing Migrant Kids to Trafficking.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching an investigation into the handling of unaccompanied illegal immigrant children by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The probe comes after concerns were raised that lax vetting processes may have allowed minors to end up in the care of unsuitable sponsors, including alleged predators and traffickers.

An internal HHS document details numerous instances where the ORR neglected safety protocols. The report highlights cases where sponsors used falsified or altered images to gain custody of children, with these discrepancies often overlooked by government staff. One photo included in the report depicted a poorly edited image, with a child’s mother appearing next to a man claiming custody. Another case involved a sponsor using an identity document that did not match his own.

A particularly concerning incident involved a 23-year-old posing as a minor within a federal facility, reportedly making inappropriate advances toward actual children. According to HHS sources, the former Biden government’s prioritizing speed over safety resulted in a number of failures to protect migrant minors in the care of the ORR.

Findings by the HHS Office of the Inspector General revealed serious shortcomings in sponsor evaluations, leading to potentially unsafe or exploitative conditions for the children. The report notes that rejection rates for sponsorship applications were alarmingly low, highlighting oversight deficiencies.

Despite awareness of these issues among top officials in the Biden government, meaningful corrective actions were never implemented, according to the investigation. Since May 2024, 291,000 unaccompanied minors have entered the U.S., with many released without required immigration court appearances.

Consequently, the Trump administration’s HHS aims to prevent future occurrences by reviewing and enhancing sponsor vetting procedures. Recommendations include fingerprinting, mandatory DNA testing, and improved background checks for potential sponsors.

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching an investigation into the handling of unaccompanied illegal immigrant children by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The probe comes after concerns were raised that lax vetting processes may have allowed minors to end up in the care of unsuitable sponsors, including alleged predators and traffickers. show more
February 21, 2025
William Upton
News

Democrats Face Investigation Over Alleged Threats Against Trump, Musk, and Others.

U.S. Attorney Ed Martin is initiating inquiries into senior Democratic lawmakers over comments perceived as potentially threatening President Donald J. Trump and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk. Specifically, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA) received inquiry letters from Martin, the top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C.

Martin’s investigation is focused on public comments made by the two national Democratic lawmakers in public settings. For Garcia, Martin is demanding an explanation for remarks the California Democrat made during a recent CNN appearance. During the interview, Garcia made derogatory remarks regarding Musk and pushed for a more aggressive approach to fighting DOGE, saying,  “What the American public want is for us to bring actual weapons to this bar fight,” Garcia said. “This is an actual fight for democracy.”

In the case of Schumer, Martin is seeking additional details regarding the Senate Democrat leader’s speech during a pro-abortion rally in 2020, during which he threatened consequences for Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. “I want to tell you, Gorsuch, I want to tell you, Kavanaugh, you have released the whirlwind, and you will pay the price. You won’t know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions,” he threatened.

Although Schumer later retracted those remarks on the Senate floor, Martin’s letter requested further clarification, emphasizing that Schumer’s comments were made outside the protective bounds of the U.S. Capitol.

On social media, Garcia responded by accusing President Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) of targeting him for his criticisms. Meanwhile, Schumer’s office has yet to respond to Martin’s multiple inquiries, as noted in the U.S. Attorney’s most recent letter.

Notably, the Democratic Party’s violent and threatening rhetoric appears to have inspired at least two assassination attempts against President Trump during the 2024 presidential campaign. The first attempt on Trump’s life resulted in a supporter of the President, Corey Comperatore, being killed by the would-be presidential assassin.

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U.S. Attorney Ed Martin is initiating inquiries into senior Democratic lawmakers over comments perceived as potentially threatening President Donald J. Trump and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk. Specifically, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA) received inquiry letters from Martin, the top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C. show more
February 21, 2025
Immigration

Trump Admin Intensifies Immigration Crackdown, Deputizes State Dept. Security Personnel.

President Donald J. Trump‘s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving to ramp up deportations and immigration enforcement actions as part of the America First leaders’s broader border security and illegal immigration crackdown. As part of the effort, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem signed an order deputizing around 600 State Department Security Service employees to assist in the arrest and separation of foreign nationals illegally residing in the United States.

“Under President Trump, DHS will utilize all available resources to secure our border and remove criminal illegal aliens from our country,” Noem declared in a statement. She added: “The safety of American citizens comes first.”

The National Pulse previously reported that some employees in the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigations division have been deputized, primarily assisting in the investigation and dismantling of organized and dangerous illegal immigrant gangs like Tren de Aragua. Additionally, a number of Department of Justice (DOJ) law enforcement personnel and individuals with the Texas Attorney General’s Office have been called to assist with DHS immigration enforcement operations.

In a recent statement, Noem noted the Treasury Department’s readiness to support immigration enforcement. Recent workforce and budget enhancements have rendered IRS personnel available to assist. Reports indicate a significant rise in interior arrests compared to the same timeframe in the previous year. DHS data shows a 137 percent increase, with 11,791 interior ICE arrests recorded from January 20 to February 8, compared to 4,969 in 2024.

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President Donald J. Trump's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving to ramp up deportations and immigration enforcement actions as part of the America First leaders's broader border security and illegal immigration crackdown. As part of the effort, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem signed an order deputizing around 600 State Department Security Service employees to assist in the arrest and separation of foreign nationals illegally residing in the United States. show more