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April 24, 2025
Immigration
News

WATCH: Nigel Farage Proposes Creation of Deportation Secretary.

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❓What Happened: Nigel Farage has urged the British government to appoint a minister focused on deportations.

👥 Who’s Involved: Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform Party, and Robert Jenrick, former Conservative Party leadership candidate.

📍 Where & When: Farage spoke at a press conference in Dover, England, on April 24.

💬 Key Quote: “What I’m calling for isn’t actually anything particularly radical. It’s actually just common sense,” Farage stated.

⚠️ Impact: Farage’s comments precede English local elections in May, which will be a significant test of whether Reform’s growing popularity can translate into votes.

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Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform Party, has proposed the establishment of a ministerial post dedicated to deportations within the Home Office, roughly equivalent to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “What I’m calling for isn’t actually anything particularly radical. It’s actually just common sense,” he said.

Farage delivered these statements at a press conference in Dover, England, amid ongoing local election campaigning. These elections will test Reform’s popularity and assess how it translates to voter turnout. Reform leads in some polls nationally, but it remains unclear how many seats that could translate to on May 1.

Farage also addressed the possibility of a political alliance with the formerly governing Conservatives, following former Conservative leadership contender Robert Jenrick‘s comments suggesting a united front on the right to challenge the ruling Labour Party. Farage stated unequivocally that his party’s supporters would resist any attempt to form an agreement with the Conservative Party, given its record governing from the left from 2010 to 2024 and broken promises on mass migration, which reached unprecedented heights towards the end of their final term.

Farage expressed outright distrust towards the Conservatives, positioning Reform as an alternative poised to replace them on the political right. Farage has advocated for a policy of net-zero migration, meaning that the number of immigrants should be no more than the number of people emigrating from the country.

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April 24, 2025
William Upton
Education
NatSec

University Faces Scrutiny Over Undisclosed Millions From China.

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❓What Happened: Harvard University faces a U.S. Department of Education probe over $1.1 billion in foreign contributions, including $100 million from China, amid allegations of incomplete disclosures.

👥 Who’s Involved: Harvard University, U.S. Department of Education, Secretary Linda McMahon, Open The Books, and foreign entities, including those linked to China and the Palestinian territories.

📍 Where & When: Investigation announced in Washington, D.C., on April 18, 2025, following Open The Books’ report released on April 17, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: Secretary Linda McMahon stated, “Harvard has not been fully transparent or complete in its disclosures, which is both unacceptable and unlawful.”

⚠️ Impact: The probe could lead to penalties for Harvard, including loss of federal funding, and raises national security concerns over foreign influence, particularly from China, in U.S. academia.

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Harvard University faces increasing government scrutiny over its funding sources, with allegations emerging that it made “incomplete and inaccurate disclosures” regarding over a billion dollars in foreign contributions. Since 2017, the Ivy League institution has accepted $1.1 billion from foreign entities, with over $100 million coming from China. Additionally, it is believed Harvard took $1.6 million from organizations associated with the Palestinian territories.

The revised financial data comes from an investigation by Open the Books, which released its report on foreign gifts to Harvard on Thursday. On April 18, the U.S. Department of Education announced it was launching a probe into the university’s foreign funding, accusing Harvard of not being forthcoming with accurate data.

“As a recipient of federal funding, Harvard University must be transparent about its relations with foreign sources and governments,” President Donald J. Trump’s Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, said at the start of her department’s investigation. “Unfortunately, our review indicated that Harvard has not been fully transparent or complete in its disclosures, which is both unacceptable and unlawful.”

“This records request is the Trump Administration’s first step to ensure Harvard is not being manipulated by, or doing the bidding of, foreign entities, which include actors who are hostile to the interests of the United States and American students,” Sec. McMahon added.

The report released by Open the Books found that Harvard provides very little detail regarding what projects or programs received the Chinese money, though several million dollars were earmarked for research projects headed by a Chinese-designated lead. Financial arrangements that essentially guarantee the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) can designate individuals to serve in key roles raise serious national security concerns, given the numerous examples of Chinese nationals having engaged in corporate espionage and foreign spying in the past.

Harvard is currently locked in a protracted legal battle with the Trump administration over the university’s refusal to limit pro-Hamas and antisemitic protests on its campus. The Ivy League school faces losing potentially billions of dollars in federal funding.

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April 24, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Immigration
NatSec

FBI: Maduro’s Regime Aiding Infiltration of U.S. by Terrorist Group.

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❓What Happened: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) indicates that Venezuelan officials may be aiding Tren de Aragua gang members’ entry into the United States, endangering national security.

👥 Who’s Involved: Venezuelan government officials, Tren de Aragua gang, FBI, Trump administration officials, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

📍 Where & When: United States, potential for Venezuelan state-sanctioned violence over the next six to 18 months. Chile, Ecuador, and Peru are also affected.

💬 Key Quote: “These findings should shock Americans but not the law enforcement community,” said a Trump administration official regarding the threat posed by these gang members.

⚠️ Impact: Heightened potential for threats, kidnappings, and violence against Americans, as well as Venezuelan expatriates critical of President Nicolás Maduro.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) believes that some officials within the Venezuelan government may be facilitating the entry of members from the Tren de Aragua, a gang classified as a foreign terrorist organization, into the United States. This presents a threat to public safety and national security, especially against Venezuelan nationals located in the U.S. who are critical of President Nicolás Maduro.

The FBI assesses that, within the next six to 18 months, these gang members could be used as proxies to execute threats, abductions, and potential killings targeting Venezuelan dissidents residing in the United States. This potential influx and use of gang members coincide with Venezuela’s similar destabilization tactics in other countries in the region, including Chile, Ecuador, and Peru.

“These findings should shock Americans but not the law enforcement community,” a Trump administration source commented. “They reflect the sentiments of numerous other intelligence assessments across multiple agencies. Nicholas Maduro is a Marxist dictator who hijacked a once-prosperous Venezuela and brought in nothing but total economic collapse and gang takeover. He crumbled Caracas, now overrun with drugs and violence, and wants to do the same across the United States by sending his most violent and dangerous criminals into our communities.”

On April 18, a classified National Intelligence Council report, which supposedly found no coordination between Tren de Aragua and the Venezuelan government, was leaked, but the FBI warning suggests this is inaccurate.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard condemned the leak and warned that the leakers and their media allies had “twisted and manipulated” the report “to convey the exact opposite finding.” She vowed that officials weaponizing classified intelligence “to undermine the President’s agenda” will face “the full force of the law.”

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April 24, 2025
Economy
News

Trump Tariff Strategy Sparks Surge in U.S. Manufacturing Investments.

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❓What Happened: Several companies announced significant investments in American manufacturing operations due to the Trump administration’s tariff policy and efforts to boost domestic production.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, American manufacturing companies, and workers across the United States.

📍 Where & When: Investments and growth were announced by the White House on April 23.

💬 Key Quote:  “Increasing our footprint in the U.S. is important.” — Regeneron CEO Leonard Schleifer

⚠️ Impact: Increased investments have led to job creation and economic growth in various regions across the country.

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American manufacturing has seen a surge in investment, attributed to Trump administration efforts to strengthen the sector and promote domestic economic growth. In recent days, multiple firms have announced substantial plans to enhance their manufacturing capabilities on U.S. soil, supporting job creation nationwide. This trend aligns with a concerted strategy to reduce reliance on overseas production and increase self-sufficiency.

On April 23, the White House released a statement revealing that foreign companies are investing billions of dollars in U.S.-based manufacturing. These include Swiss drug and diagnostics company Roche, which looks to invest $50 billion into manufacturing and R&D in the U.S.

Likewise, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a major player in biotechnology, has also stated it would be investing $3 billion. The company looks to produce pharmaceuticals in North Carolina. “Increasing our footprint in the U.S. is important,” said Regeneron Chief Executive Officer Leonard Schleifer.

The administration’s policies, which include tax incentives and reductions in regulatory burdens alongside tariffs against foreign producers, are cited as pivotal in these decisions.

President Donald J. Trump has made it clear through his tariff strategies that he is determined to bring back U.S. manufacturing jobs. NVIDIA, one of the largest tech companies, also recently announced it would be investing as much as $500 billion. The money will be used to create infrastructure to support the domestic manufacture of artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputers.

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April 24, 2025
History
News

Publishers Ramp Up Printing of U.S. Constitution Amid Soaring Demand.

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❓What Happened: Random House plans to release hardcover editions of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Federalist Papers.

👥 Who’s Involved: Random House, publisher Andrew Ward, historian Jon Meacham, and Circana analyst Brenna Connor.

📍 Where & When: New York; books to be published in July and November.

💬 Key Quote: “One way to address the chaos of the present time… is to re-engage with the essential texts that are about creating a system that is still worth defending.” — Jon Meacham.

⚠️ Impact: The release comes amid a market surge for foundational U.S. documents, with sales currently at their highest since 2004.

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Random House has announced plans to publish special hardcover editions of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Federalist Papers. These editions, to be released through Random House’s Modern Library imprint, will include introductions by historian Jon Meacham. The decision to publish these texts comes amid surging interest in foundational U.S. documents.

Andrew Ward, a publisher at Random House, acknowledged the importance of revisiting these core documents of American history, expressing a desire to make them readily available to the public. The decision coincides with a spike in sales of these materials, as reported by Circana, a firm that tracks a significant portion of the print retail market.

Circana notes that sales of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and the Federalist Papers have reached a peak not seen since 2004. To date, about 162,000 copies have been sold this year alone, as opposed to 58,000 in the same timeframe last year, and just 33,000 in 2023.

Historian Jon Meacham remarked on the enduring relevance of these materials. “One way to address the chaos of the present time, what Saint Paul would call the ‘tribulations’ of the present time, is to re-engage with the essential texts that are about creating a system that is still worth defending,” he said. Despite being in the public domain, allowing for free online access, these texts continue to be popular in print form.

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Migrant Crime
April 24, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Illegal Migrant Charged with Young Mother’s Murder.

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❓What Happened: A woman was found buried in a Maryland state forest, leading to the arrest of her boyfriend on murder charges.

👥 Who’s Involved: The deceased, Lesbia Mileth Ramirez Guerra, and her boyfriend, Keycy Robinson Alexi Barrera Rosa, along with authorities and Guerra’s family.

📍 Where & When: Cedarville State Forest, Maryland; Guerra was reported missing on April 2, 2025, and found on April 17, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “She has two young children, a mother and a father… We made the notification to them, and I think there was some relief, and it was certainly very tragic and for us the same feeling of relief that we have found her, but on the other hand, it was traumatic for investigators and heartbreaking,” said Diane Richardson, Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman.

⚠️ Impact: Rosa, identified as an illegal immigrant, is charged with murder. Guerra’s two children are staying with family.

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An illegal alien faces charges in the death of his girlfriend following the discovery of her body in a state forest. Lesbia Mileth Ramirez Guerra, 23, had been missing for over two weeks when authorities located her remains in Cedarville State Forest on April 17. Guerra was last seen at her residence on March 31, with boyfriend Keycy Robinson Alexi Barrera Rosa notifying police of her disappearance on April 2.

Sheriff’s officials stated that detectives uncovered Guerra’s body beneath a blanket buried five feet deep in the forest. The search effort heavily relied on digital data to zero in on the specific area. Officials from the Charles County Sheriff’s Office pressed on despite the challenging terrain, confirmed spokeswoman Diane Richardson.

Keycy Rosa, 24, Guerra’s boyfriend and the father of her children, faces charges for her murder following the discovery of the victim’s body. Rosa was previously known for possessing fraudulent identity documents, leading law enforcement to ascertain his illegal alien status through Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) cooperation.

In addition to Rosa’s charges, authorities arrested his uncle, Rolvin Eduardo Bererra Bererra, 37, as an accessory. Both men are held without bond as investigations continue.

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April 23, 2025
Corruption
News

Unredacted Warrants Show Hunter Biden’s Payments Tied to Ukraine, China.

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❓What Happened: Recently unredacted Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) search warrants disclose new details regarding the federal investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings with entities in Ukraine, China, and other foreign states.

👥 Who’s Involved: Hunter Biden, former President Joe Biden, Ukrainian gas company Burisma, Chinese energy company CEFC, Romanian businessman Gabriel Popoviciu, and Department of Justice (DOJ) officials.

📍 Where & When: The warrants were released in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Details span several years, including transactions from 2014 to 2018.

💬 Key Quote: “The parties agree the search warrant applications and affidavits at issue may be unsealed with limited redactions,” stated Shannon Hanson, acting U.S. attorney for Delaware.

⚠️ Impact: The revelation contributes to ongoing investigations and political debates around Hunter Biden’s international business activities and potential impacts on his father, Joe Biden.

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Recently unsealed IRS and FBI search warrants have unveiled fresh insights into Hunter Biden‘s international business dealings. These documents, agreed to be released with minor redactions by Hunter Biden’s legal representatives and the Justice Department, were made available following a court filing in Delaware.

The search warrants expose details of Hunter Biden’s financial relationships. They highlight payments received from Ukrainian energy firm Burisma Holdings, Chinese energy company CEFC, and Romanian businessman Gabriel Popoviciu. These operations took place during former President Joe Biden’s tenure as Vice President under Barack Obama.

IRS agents Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler were involved in the processes detailed in these warrants. Prominent figures named include Gongwen Dong of CEFC, Hunter’s associate Devon Archer, and other partners in overseas ventures.

The release clarifies the financial trail distributed through an account primarily managed by Devon Archer. They note consistent payments from Burisma to Hunter Biden. The money routes also trace funds sourced from entities linked to Popoviciu and CEFC, alleging influence trading.

Although Hunter Biden and his businesses reportedly received substantial payments from the discussed international contacts during these years, the focus of investigations often also returns to the alleged involvement or impact on U.S. foreign policy, as Joe Biden was Vice President at the time.

Hunter Biden’s laptop revealed alleged payments to “the big guy.” Many believe this to be Joe Biden. At the end of his tenure as President, Biden granted an extensive pardon to Hunter and many other members of his family.

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April 23, 2025
News
Religion

Trump VA Directs Staff to Report Anti-Christian Bias.

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❓What Happened: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the creation of a task force dedicated to addressing “anti-Christian discrimination” within the agency, urging employees to report incidents through a designated tip line.

👥 Who’s Involved: The initiative involves VA Secretary Doug Collins, appointed by President Donald J. Trump, and VA employees. The broader effort reflects the administration’s stance against anti-Christian sentiment under former President Joe Biden.

📍 Where & When: The announcement was made via a memo on April 22, and it applies across the Department of Veterans Affairs’ system.

💬 Key Quote: Doug Collins encouraged employees to report “any instance of anti-Christian discrimination,” stating such reports should contain “sufficient identifiers such as names, dates, and locations.”

⚠️ Impact: The move is part of a larger effort by the current administration to address bias, paralleling similar task forces in other federal agencies such as the State Department.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has initiated a task force to combat “anti-Christian discrimination,” encouraging personnel to report suspected bias through a newly established tip line. Announced through a memo on Tuesday, VA Secretary Doug Collins, appointed by President Donald J. Trump, directed employees to report any instances of discrimination.

This scheme aligns with the administration’s overarching campaign to highlight the anti-Christian sentiment that flourished under former President Joe Biden. Earlier in February, President Trump signed an executive order noting that the previous administration exhibited a significant pattern of targeting individuals due to their Christian beliefs.

The VA’s announcement follows similar initiatives by other government bodies. The State Department, for instance, recently implemented a task force addressing “anti-Christian bias,” with employees being encouraged to report such conduct.

The oversight includes examining how cases of discrimination might manifest within the workforce, such as penalizing Christian practices or denying religious exemptions to vaccine mandates. Previously, the Biden government mandated COVID-19 vaccinations for federal employees and contractors, although the requirement was eventually rescinded following extensive legal challenges.

Attorney General Pam Bondi has been vocal about alleged anti-Christian bias within federal frameworks. Bondi recently convened with various Cabinet officials to deliberate on claims of religious discrimination.

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April 23, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
War
World

Trump Says Zelensky is Sabotaging Ukraine-Russia Peace Process.

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❓What Happened: President Donald J. Trump has blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for sabotaging ongoing peace talks with Russia.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Russian President Vladimir Putin.

📍 Where & When: President Trump reacted to remarks made by Zelensky on April 23.

💬 Key Quote: “It’s inflammatory statements like Zelenskyy’s that makes it so difficult to settle this War. He has nothing to boast about!” Trump stated.

⚠️ Impact: Zelensky’s remarks make it even more uncertain that a deal will be reached to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, as he refuses to recognize Russian control over Crimea.

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President Donald J. Trump is blaming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for sabotaging the ongoing peace talks to halt the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. On Truth Social, President Trump slammed Zelensky, who stated that he would not recognize Russian control of Crimea.

“It’s inflammatory statements like Zelenskyy’s that makes it so difficult to settle this War. He has nothing to boast about! The situation for Ukraine is dire — He can have Peace or, he can fight for another three years before losing the whole Country,” President Trump wrote.

The President further blames Zelensky for prolonging the killing in Ukraine, saying that the U.S. is close to securing a ceasefire deal that could freeze the conflict on the current lines of contact. Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly offered a ceasefire along the current lines of the conflict while a potential deal is being negotiated. Part of Trump’s deal would see the U.S. recognize Russia’s control over Crimea and reject future NATO membership for Ukraine.

Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, long before Zelensky’s election and the current phase of the full-scale conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The region is majority Russian, having only been transferred to Ukraine for administrative purposes by the former Soviet Union in 1954.

White House envoy Steve Witkoff, whom Zelensky insulted just last week, is expected to meet with President Putin in Russia later this week on April 25.

Zelensky, the British, and the French have resisted Trump’s calls for peace in the conflict. French President Emmanuel Macron has consistently floated the idea of sending French troops to Ukraine.

Denmark has already announced it will send troops, ostensibly as observers, which provoked a harsh response from the Russians, who said the NATO troops will be considered legitimate targets.

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April 23, 2025
Media
News

Chris Cuomo Says His On-Screen Bromance With Don Lemon Was an Act Demanded By His Bosses.

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❓What Happened: Chris Cuomo revealed that his on-air friendship with Don Lemon was orchestrated, and the two are no longer on good terms.

👥 Who’s Involved: Chris Cuomo, Don Lemon, former CNN executive Jeff Zucker.

📍 Where & When: Statements made on Patrick Bet-David’s podcast in April 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “I am a loyalty guy… that’s the end of the analysis for me… You’re ride or die, or you’re not.” — Chris Cuomo.

⚠️ Impact: The disclosure adds to the turmoil at CNN following the departures of both Zucker and Lemon, and highlights Cuomo’s ongoing legal battle with the network.

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Chris Cuomo, now hosting on NewsNation, has disclosed that his previous camaraderie with Don Lemon at CNN was a ruse, arranged under the directive of former executive Jeff Zucker. This revelation was made during a conversation on Patrick Bet-David’s podcast, unveiling that the banter between the duo was an effort to bolster Lemon’s segment start.

Cuomo was terminated from CNN in 2021 over his involvement in defending his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, during a sexual harassment investigation. He later noted the dissolution of his personal and professional rapport with Lemon. Cuomo expressed disappointment that Lemon did not support him following his departure from CNN, leading to a strained relationship that Cuomo asserted was never genuine to begin with.

The nightly exchange between Cuomo and Lemon, which extended to a collaborative podcast and tour, was suggested by Zucker to control the initial segments of Lemon’s show. Zucker was noted by Cuomo to have strong ties with Lemon, aiding his prominence at the network. “Zucker’s best friend is Don Lemon’s best friend—who’s his agent—so, they had a real bond,” Cuomo said.

Speaking to potential future projects with Lemon, Cuomo dismissed the possibility. “Why would I do it?” Cuomo said. “You think he’s going to apologize to me? I am a loyalty guy… that’s the end of the analysis for me… You’re ride or die, or you’re not.”

In a legal context, Cuomo is litigating against CNN for over $100 million, alleging defamation by his colleagues post-firing. The lawsuit accuses CNN of contractual violations by enabling public criticisms that maligned his reputation.

Following these upheavals, both Zucker and Lemon have exited CNN. Zucker stepped down due to an undisclosed relationship with a network executive, while Lemon faced dismissal over alleged inappropriate behavior.

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