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January 28, 2025
Wake Up Right
Immigration

Early Numbers: Trump Is Crushing the Immigration Crisis.

One week into his Presidency, Donald J. Trump is already delivering on his campaign promise to secure the southern border and remove criminal aliens.

The border: Border Patrol encountered just 582 people trying to cross the border on Sunday. This follows 731 encounters on Saturday and 665 on Friday.

  • For perspective: Just over a year ago, in December 2023, border encounters reached an all-time high of 302,000 encounters in the month — roughly 10,000 per day.
  • But wait, there’s more: In addition to the reduced number of illegal border crossings, Trump cut off the stream of roughly 1,450 people being admitted into the U.S. through Joe Biden’s CBP One app.

Deportations ramp up: Since taking office, Trump’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have arrested over 3,500 illegal aliens, according to the agency’s official X account. That number has steadily increased, with 1,179 arrests on Monday and 956 arrests on Sunday.

  • The goal: President Trump has directed ICE to target between 1,200 and 1,500 arrests per day.
  • Zoom out: ICE’s directive is to seek out illegal aliens with criminal records — however, if other illegals are present during raids, they are also arrested.

What do Americans think? A recent poll found that Americans trust Republicans by +22 percent over Democrats on immigration. That’s a major swing from 2017, when Democrats were favored by +11 percent.

The last word: When ABC News reporter Matha Raddatz asked Border Czar Tom Homan on Sunday if deportations would take place “every single day,” he replied, simply… “Yes.”

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One week into his Presidency, Donald J. Trump is already delivering on his campaign promise to secure the southern border and remove criminal aliens. show more
January 28, 2025
Crime
News

Border Patrol Officer’s Killing by Transgender Duo Was Possible Act of Terrorism.

The two individuals suspected in the shooting death of a U.S. Border Patrol officer near the Canadian border in Vermont last week are believed to be tied to a transgender militant group. Teresa “Milo” Youngblut and Felix “Ophelia” Baukholt were stopped by the Border Patrol officer along Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont, with the officer and Baukholt—a German national—subsequently dying from wounds received in a shootout. The revelation is raising concerns about a possible trans terror cell operating domestically in the U.S.

Surveillance on the pair began when staff at a motel in Lyndonville, Vermont., reported their suspicious behavior, noting tactical clothing and weapons. Law enforcement asserts that Baukholt was armed during the confrontation and was fatally shot after attempting to use his weapon.

A search of their vehicle revealed an arsenal, including weapons, ammunition, and electronic devices wrapped in foil. The discovery of this cache has amplified concerns about their alleged connections to a Vallejo, California-based trans commune led by “Ziz,” also known as Jack Lasota. Authorities uncovered links suggesting that Baukholt might have been in contact with members of this group. The commune has allegedly engaged in violent acts in the past.

Felix Baukholt, a German national, was living in the U.S. on an H-1B visa. Baukholt, described by acquaintances as a youth math prodigy, worked as a quantitative trader in New York after graduating from the University of Waterloo in Canada. Meanwhile, Youngblut—identifying with neo-pronouns—has been charged with using a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm during the assault that killed agent David Maland, an Air Force veteran. Being treated at a medical facility in New Hampshire, Youngblut awaits her initial court appearance scheduled for January 27.

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The two individuals suspected in the shooting death of a U.S. Border Patrol officer near the Canadian border in Vermont last week are believed to be tied to a transgender militant group. Teresa "Milo" Youngblut and Felix "Ophelia" Baukholt were stopped by the Border Patrol officer along Interstate 91 in Coventry, Vermont, with the officer and Baukholt—a German national—subsequently dying from wounds received in a shootout. The revelation is raising concerns about a possible trans terror cell operating domestically in the U.S. show more
January 28, 2025
Lawfare

Trump DOJ Ousts Over a Dozen Officials Tied to Jack Smith’s Lawfare.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is dismissing over a dozen officials tied to special counsel Jack Smith‘s failed federal prosecutions against President Donald J. Trump. According to Acting Attorney General James McHenry, the firings follow concerns regarding the individuals’ ability to align with the current White House’s policy priorities.

“Today, Acting Attorney General James McHenry terminated the employment of a number of DOJ officials who played a significant role in prosecuting President Trump,” a DOJ official said regarding the decision. They added: “In light of their actions, the Acting Attorney General does not trust these officials to assist in faithfully implementing the President’s agenda.”

According to DOJ sources, McHenry has already sent termination notices to each impacted official; however, the exact number and identities of those officials remain undisclosed at this time. The action was reportedly in line with President Trump’s executive order to end the misuse of governmental power through lawfare and politically motivated investigations.

Former Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Jack Smith as special counsel in 2022, tasking him with investigating Trump’s handling of classified documents post-presidency and allegations of obstruction during the inquiry. Additionally, Smith explored potential interference by Trump or others in the peaceful transition of power following the 2020 election, including events surrounding the Electoral College certification on January 6, 2021. Charges were brought against Trump in both instances, to which he pleaded not guilty.

In July last year, Judge Aileen Cannon—presiding over the classified documents case—held that Smith’s appointment as special counsel was unlawful, violating the Appointments Clause of the Constitution. Subsequently, both of Smith’s prosecutions against Trump were dismissed following the America First leader’s landslide 2024 presidential election victory.

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is dismissing over a dozen officials tied to special counsel Jack Smith's failed federal prosecutions against President Donald J. Trump. According to Acting Attorney General James McHenry, the firings follow concerns regarding the individuals' ability to align with the current White House's policy priorities. show more
January 28, 2025
William Upton
News
Politics

WATCH: Leavitt to Lead First White House Press Briefing.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds her inaugural official press briefing today at 1:00 PM in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. A key aide to President Donald J. Trump on the 2024 campaign trail, the 27-year-old now holds the distinction of being the youngest individual to be appointed White House press secretary—a title previously held by the 29-year-old Ron Ziegler, who served in the same capacity under President Richard Nixon in 1969.


Leavitt, a native of New Hampshire, previously served as the national press secretary for Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. Additionally, she ran for New Hampshire’s first congressional district in 2022—aiming to unseat incumbent Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH)—but was ultimately unsuccessful.

Unlike her predecessors Jen Psaki and Karine Jean-Pierre in the Biden government, Leavitt is unlikely to enjoy a corporate media honeymoon period. Instead, the Trump White House press secretary is expected to face a more hostile media environment than that afforded to the Biden government press officials, especially with the national press focus on President Trump’s ongoing immigration enforcement actions.

The Trump White House and Leavitt are emphasizing the need to overhaul the traditional press environment at the White House to include more independent and alternative news outlets. During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump successfully harnessed major podcasts and Internet-based media to reach a younger and more diverse audience—effectively expanding the MAGA movement and political coalition.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds her inaugural official press briefing today at 1:00 PM in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room. A key aide to President Donald J. Trump on the 2024 campaign trail, the 27-year-old now holds the distinction of being the youngest individual to be appointed White House press secretary—a title previously held by the 29-year-old Ron Ziegler, who served in the same capacity under President Richard Nixon in 1969. show more
January 28, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Crime
Immigration

Mexican Cartels Are Firing on U.S. Border Patrol.

Mexican Cartel members allegedly opened fire at the United States’s border with Mexico on Monday, January 27, with U.S. Border Patrol agents returning fire from Texas. Border Patrol officials near Fronton, TX, were allegedly attacked by cartel members from the Mexican side of the border as illegal immigrants were crossing across the Rio Grande. The Border Patrol agents returned fire, but no one on either side was hit.

Lt. Chris Olivarez of the Texas Department for Public Safety (DPS) told reporter Bill Melugin that DPS was patrolling the area where the shooting took place with vehicles and drones. Members of the Mexican armed forces were also seen operating on the other side of the Rio Grande.

The firefight comes as President Donald J. Trump has heightened security at the southern border and signed an executive order designating the cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, warning of possible U.S. military operations against them in the future. Subsequently, the Trump administration sent 1,500 military servicemen, including members of the Marine Corps, to help secure the border.

President Trump and his administration have also scrapped the CBP One app, which was used by hundreds of thousands of illegals to enter the U.S. under the former Biden-Harris regime.

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Mexican Cartel members allegedly opened fire at the United States's border with Mexico on Monday, January 27, with U.S. Border Patrol agents returning fire from Texas. Border Patrol officials near Fronton, TX, were allegedly attacked by cartel members from the Mexican side of the border as illegal immigrants were crossing across the Rio Grande. The Border Patrol agents returned fire, but no one on either side was hit. show more
January 28, 2025
News

ICYMI: Jim Acosta BOOTED From CNN.

Jim Acosta, a prominent figure known for his unhinged attacks on Donald Trump, has reportedly been booted from CNN, according to a report from Status News by Oliver Darcy. The “journalist” communicated his plans to depart following his unceremonious removal from the morning show lineup, a decision made by CNN’s chief executive, Mark Thompson.

Previously host of a 10 AM show, Acosta’s program often achieved higher ratings than some of CNN’s prime-time offerings over the past 11 months. But his unreliability, driven by his rabid hatred of Trump, caused Thompson and the network to remove him from the leading line-up. During Trump’s first term, Acosta was known for embarrassing the network at White House Press Briefings, at one point even wrestling for a microphone with a young female intern.

CNN proposed a shift for Acosta to helm a program from midnight to 2 AM. ET. Marketed as a prime-time slot for the West Coast, this schedule change occurs during a period of typically low cable news viewership.

Sources indicate this offer was not seen as a legitimate continuation of his role, with some interpreting the shift as an attempt by CNN to mend relations with Trump.

“They want to get rid of Acosta to throw a bone to Trump,” Darcy quoted a source as saying.

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Jim Acosta, a prominent figure known for his unhinged attacks on Donald Trump, has reportedly been booted from CNN, according to a report from Status News by Oliver Darcy. The "journalist" communicated his plans to depart following his unceremonious removal from the morning show lineup, a decision made by CNN's chief executive, Mark Thompson. show more
January 28, 2025
Crime
Immigration
UK

UK Grooming Gang Rapist May Get Parole Despite Breaching Conditions.

Asghar Bostan, a convicted grooming gang rapist who operated in Rotherham, England, may receive parole despite previously being recalled to prison for breaching his license conditions. Sentenced to a supposed nine-year prison sentence in 2018, Bostan was initially paroled in August 2022 after serving part of his sentence in an open facility. He was returned to custody in 2024 when he was reportedly seen in Rotherham, in close proximity to his victim’s residence.

The victim, “Elizabeth,” has describes the possibility of encountering Bostan as deeply unsettling. Her anxieties are compounded by the fact that Wednesday’s hearing will be her first meeting with her victim liaison officer. Elizabeth voiced her dissatisfaction with the government, stating, “They are no better than the system all of them years ago.”

The Maggie Oliver Foundation is assisting Elizabeth. A former detective known for helping expose the Rochdale grooming gang, Oliver also criticized the authorities’ handling of the situation. “Elizabeth has had to fight relentlessly for years, every single step of the way, as she has sought justice for the horrific abuse she suffered, and rather than recognize her as the victim she is, she is re-traumatized every time she has to engage with the authorities,” Oliver said.

She noted that while Bostan will be supported by his lawyer at the parole hearing, “Elizabeth must stand there all alone, denied even a friend to stand by her side.”

“Even worse, she has been instructed by the staff that she must under no circumstances say anything untoward that may upset him, but must stick to just reading her Victim Impact Statement,” she added.

Britain’s far-left Labour government has been under pressure to launch a national inquiry into grooming gangs, comprised primarily of Pakistani heritage Muslims abusing white working-class girls, for weeks.

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Asghar Bostan, a convicted grooming gang rapist who operated in Rotherham, England, may receive parole despite previously being recalled to prison for breaching his license conditions. Sentenced to a supposed nine-year prison sentence in 2018, Bostan was initially paroled in August 2022 after serving part of his sentence in an open facility. He was returned to custody in 2024 when he was reportedly seen in Rotherham, in close proximity to his victim's residence. show more
January 28, 2025
News

Laken Riley Act Will Be First Bill Trump Signs Into Law.

President Donald J. Trump is expected to sign the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday. This will mark the first legislation that Trump signs into law in his second term. Crafted by the GOP-led House, the bill aims to strengthen measures against illegal migrants who have committed crimes.

The proposed law mandates the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain illegal immigrants charged with or convicted of theft-related offenses. This legislation comes in response to the February 2024 murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. The incident involved an illegal migrant who was at large despite previously being arrested for shoplifting, sparking calls for tougher immigration enforcement.

In addition to detention requirements, the act permits states to sue the DHS for lapses in immigration enforcement. The aim is to increase accountability and ensure stricter compliance with immigration laws.

The Laken Riley Act garnered bipartisan support in the House before proceeding to the Senate, although many Democrats voted against it. It passed the Senate with similar bipartisan backing, with Democrat dissenters, although some modifications were made, necessitating its return to the House for approval.

Once the bill reaches President Trump for signing, it will represent a significant step forward in his administration’s ongoing efforts to address illegal immigration and migrant crime.

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President Donald J. Trump is expected to sign the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday. This will mark the first legislation that Trump signs into law in his second term. Crafted by the GOP-led House, the bill aims to strengthen measures against illegal migrants who have committed crimes. show more
January 28, 2025
Corruption
NatSec
TRUMP TRANSITION 2024/5

John Bolton is FREAKING OUT Over Kash Patel.

Former White House National Security Adviser John Bolton claims he fears possible retribution from President Donald J. Trump and Kash Patel, Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Last week, Trump signed an executive order stripping Bolton of his security clearance on grounds the former White House aide profited from the disclosure of sensitive information published in a book he authored. Additionally, the President rescinded Bolton’s taxpayer-funded security detail granted by former President Joe Biden in 2021.

“Loyalty is a virtue, it’s a good thing. That’s not what Trump wants. He wants fealty to him. He wants submissiveness. He wants yes-men and yes-women,” Bolton said in a recent interview, contending: “Kash Patel has demonstrated, in his service in Trump’s first term, that he’ll simply do whatever Trump wants.”

“I don’t think he’s qualified. And if there is a retribution campaign, and there certainly seems to be, he would be a central element of it. I think that’s dangerous,” the former White House National Security Advisor continued. Writing recently in the Wall Street Journal, Bolton outlandishly compared Patel to Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin’s chief of secret police, Lavrentiy Beria.

Meanwhile, Bolton also claims the removal of his protective detail is part of a larger punitive effort targeting President Trump’s critics. “There’s only one interpretation that makes any sense. It was political. And this is part of an effort at retribution,” the staunch neoconservative argues.

Despite Bolton’s assertions, Patel has a long track record in law enforcement and national security policy, including fighting corruption and abuse of power. The National Pulse previously reported that the National Police Association (NPA) supports Patel’s nomination.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Former White House National Security Adviser John Bolton claims he fears possible retribution from President Donald J. Trump and Kash Patel, Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Last week, Trump signed an executive order stripping Bolton of his security clearance on grounds the former White House aide profited from the disclosure of sensitive information published in a book he authored. Additionally, the President rescinded Bolton's taxpayer-funded security detail granted by former President Joe Biden in 2021. show more
January 28, 2025
Corruption
News

AOC Acknowledges Rampant Insider Trading Among Congressional Democrats.

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has told comedian and talk show host Jon Stewart there is rampant insider trading in Congress, including among members of her party. “There needs to be Democrats who walk the walk and talk the talk. There is an insane amount of hypocrisy, and the hypocrisy is what gets exploited to use the cynicism and wherever there’s a hypocritical window. For example, I think one of the biggest examples of this is insider trading in Congress,” she said.

Stewart said it was “crazy” how people in Congress behave, getting information on upcoming drugs, projects, and so on, “regulating the market [they are] trading on.”

“It’s so crazy… Like, people think that everyday people are stupid. I’m like, ‘Do you all really think that people don’t see this sh*t?’” Ocasio-Cortez said. “And then we’re supposed to act like money only corrupts Republicans? Give me a f***ing break.”

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has faced many allegations regarding stock trading, making a 65 percent return on her stock portfolio in 2023 and beating the S&P 500 by over 90 percent.

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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has told comedian and talk show host Jon Stewart there is rampant insider trading in Congress, including among members of her party. "There needs to be Democrats who walk the walk and talk the talk. There is an insane amount of hypocrisy, and the hypocrisy is what gets exploited to use the cynicism and wherever there’s a hypocritical window. For example, I think one of the biggest examples of this is insider trading in Congress,” she said. show more