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March 24, 2025
Economy
News

Trump Secures $21 Billion Hyundai Investment, New Steel Mill Planned.

President Donald J. Trump’s tariff policies have secured a major investment from Korean automaker Hyundai. At least $5.8 billion will be invested in a new steel plant in Louisiana. Announced Monday, March 24, the endeavor is part of a broader commitment by the South Korean automaker, which plans to channel $21 billion into various U.S. projects over the next few years.

The new plant is forecast to produce 2.7 million metric tons of steel annually. It will also provide over 1,400 jobs, bolstering local employment. According to President Trump, this facility marks Hyundai’s inaugural steel production venture on U.S. soil and will support its automotive manufacturing operations in Alabama and Georgia.

Trump linked Hyundai’s hefty investment to the efficacy of U.S. tariff policies, suggesting that these duties have played a pivotal role in attracting foreign manufacturing and investment. He highlighted that Hyundai’s future output would be cultivated on American ground, thus bypassing any tariffs that would apply if production were based overseas.

Further details provided by President Trump indicated significant expansions for Hyundai beyond just the steel sector. The carmaker intends to amplify its automobile manufacturing capabilities in Georgia and propel investments into cutting-edge U.S. tech enterprises.

President Trump’s tariffs are expected to come into full effect on April 2, a day the President has referred to as “Liberation Day.” He also called for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates as the tariffs come into force, arguing it would ease the transition of the American economy.

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President Donald J. Trump's tariff policies have secured a major investment from Korean automaker Hyundai. At least $5.8 billion will be invested in a new steel plant in Louisiana. Announced Monday, March 24, the endeavor is part of a broader commitment by the South Korean automaker, which plans to channel $21 billion into various U.S. projects over the next few years. show more
March 24, 2025
Lawfare

Trump Targets Marc Elias and Others in Anti-Lawfare Crackdown.

President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order to end the legal obstruction of his agenda by activist lawyers. The order highlights individuals such as attorney Marc Elias, who is associated with the Elias Law Group LLP, citing concerns over alleged misconduct in legal proceedings against the federal government.

“Recent examples of grossly unethical misconduct are far too common. For instance, in 2016, Marc Elias, founder and chair of Elias Law Group LLP, was deeply involved in the creation of a false ‘dossier’ by a foreign national designed to provide a fraudulent basis for Federal law enforcement to investigate a Presidential candidate in order to alter the outcome of the Presidential election,” the order notes, referring to the infamous Steele dossier which instigated the Russia hoax investigation into President Trump. “Elias also intentionally sought to conceal the role of his client—failed Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton—in the dossier,” it adds.

The executive order outlines five policies intended to promote accountability in federal cases. These include sanctions on lawyers and law firms engaging in frivolous or unreasonable litigation. Moreover, regulations governing attorney conduct will receive heightened enforcement.

Attorney General Pam Bondi has been directed to initiate disciplinary proceedings against any attorney whose conduct suggests violations of professional standards, particularly in cases involving national security, homeland security, public safety, or election integrity.

Additionally, law firms may face scrutiny regarding their supervisory obligations, with an emphasis on senior partners’ responsibility for junior attorneys’ actions. The past eight years of conduct and filings from attorneys and law firms litigating against the federal government will be subject to review.

In instances where misconduct is confirmed, potential further actions could include reevaluating security clearances or terminating federal contracts with the implicated law firms.

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President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order to end the legal obstruction of his agenda by activist lawyers. The order highlights individuals such as attorney Marc Elias, who is associated with the Elias Law Group LLP, citing concerns over alleged misconduct in legal proceedings against the federal government. show more
March 24, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Immigration

Sanders Admits Trump Is Doing a Good Job on Border Security and Fentanyl.

Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) has admitted that President Donald J. Trump’s actions on border security and fentanyl trafficking are succeeding. Asked by ABC News if the America First leader had gotten anything right so far, the Democrat-aligned but notionally independent Vermont lawmaker said, “Yeah, I mean, I think cracking down on fentanyl, making sure our borders are stronger.”

Sanders, best known for running for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2016 and 2020 on far-left policy platforms, claimed, “Nobody thinks illegal immigration”—which reached record levels under former President Joe Biden—”is appropriate.” However, he went on to criticize Trump’s goal of deporting an estimated 20 million illegal aliens.

“I happen to think we need comprehensive immigration reform, but I don’t think it’s appropriate for people to be coming across the border illegally,” he said, but added, “[President Trump] wants to deport 20 million people who are in this country who are undocumented [sic]. Well, you do that, you destroy the entire country.”

To justify this, the 84-year-old resorted to the well-worn leftist trope of illegal aliens being required to work the country’s fields and slaughterhouses, saying, “Trump’s billionaire friends are not going to pick the crops in California that feed us. They’re not going to work in meatpacking houses. That’s what undocumented [sic] people are doing.”

Skeptics of illegal alien labor argue that much agricultural work could instead be handled by hiring Americans, recruiting legal migrants holding H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers Program visas, and especially automation—where investment is currently disincentivized by the ready availability of cheap foreign labor.

Meanwhile, meatpacking was once a source of prized union jobs, with wages significantly above the national average for manual work and good benefits. Illegal immigration has, in many ways, returned the sector to the brutal conditions of the 19th and early 20th century, with low-paid workers—including minors—working in dirty and dangerous conditions.

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Senator Bernie Sanders (D-VT) has admitted that President Donald J. Trump's actions on border security and fentanyl trafficking are succeeding. Asked by ABC News if the America First leader had gotten anything right so far, the Democrat-aligned but notionally independent Vermont lawmaker said, "Yeah, I mean, I think cracking down on fentanyl, making sure our borders are stronger." show more
March 24, 2025
Crime
TECH

FBI Warns of Cyber Attacks Targeting Tesla.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a national alert regarding potential cyber-attacks targeting the automaker Tesla. Far-left extremists recently launched a terror campaign against the company and its owner, Elon Musk, who fronts President Donald J. Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

According to an FBI statement released on March 21, incidents involving the targeting of Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) have been noted in at least nine states since January 2025. These attacks include arson, gunfire, and vandalism. The graffiti left at the scene often voices grievances toward individuals perceived as racists, fascists, or political adversaries. The FBI highlighted that these actions are usually carried out by lone offenders using basic methods such as improvised incendiary devices and firearms, typically during nighttime hours.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi labeled these attacks as “domestic terrorism” and emphasized continued efforts to prosecute offenders. President Trump has also remarked he would consider classifying violence against Tesla as a terrorism charge.

Some far-left activists have even doxxed Tesla owners in the United States, publishing their personal details, including home addresses.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a national alert regarding potential cyber-attacks targeting the automaker Tesla. Far-left extremists recently launched a terror campaign against the company and its owner, Elon Musk, who fronts President Donald J. Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). show more
March 24, 2025
News
UK

Here’s the Country With the Highest Property Taxes.

A new analysis shows that the highest property taxes of any developed country can be found in the United Kingdom, as it struggles to meet housing demand due to unprecedented levels of mass migration. Analysis by tax and software firm Ryan indicates that British property taxes, including council tax, business rates, and stamp duty, constitute 3.7 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) for the 2023/24 tax year.

This surpasses Luxembourg and France, both at 3.5 percent and Canada, at 3.4 percent. Despite a 0.3 percentage point decrease from the previous year, the British property tax burden remains higher than the 2.7 percent average within the G7.

With the new tax year commencing in April, property taxes are set to rise again. Council tax bills, which fund municipal governments, will increase by five percent for a third consecutive year.

Additionally, first-time homebuyers in England and Northern Ireland will face less generous stamp duty relief next month, as exemptions will only apply to properties below $388k. Businesses in retail, leisure, and hospitality will contend with reduced business rate discounts, shifting from 75 percent to 40 percent, following last year’s budget adjustments by the leftist Labour Party government.

The high costs come as the United Kingdom struggles to build enough homes for its growing population, which has been almost entirely driven by mass migration in recent years. Labour has also scrapped plans to prioritize native Britons for public housing, which is heavily subsidized by taxpayers.

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A new analysis shows that the highest property taxes of any developed country can be found in the United Kingdom, as it struggles to meet housing demand due to unprecedented levels of mass migration. Analysis by tax and software firm Ryan indicates that British property taxes, including council tax, business rates, and stamp duty, constitute 3.7 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) for the 2023/24 tax year. show more
March 24, 2025
William Upton
Lawfare

Obama Judge Refuses to Lift Order Blocking Trump’s Deportation of Tren de Aragua Gangsters.

Federal District Court Judge James Boasberg is refusing to lift a temporary restraining order (TRO) against President Donald J. Trump’s administration that bars it from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to El Salvador. In an order issued Monday, Judge Boasberg rejected a motion by the Trump White House to vacate the TRO, asserting that the plaintiffs in the case have shown “a high likelihood of suffering significant harm” under the deportation orders.

At the heart of the issue is whether President Trump has the power to deport illegal immigrants believed to be members of Tren de Aragua to the country of El Salvador, where they are being detained in a prison facility built to house violent criminals and organized crime elements.

“There may well also be independent restrictions on the Government’s ability to deport class members—at least to Salvadoran prisons—even if they do fall within the Proclamation’s terms,” Judge Boasberg writes, noting it is his belief that the plaintiffs have a high likelihood of succeeding in their appeal, which justifies keeping the TRO which bars their deportation in place.

Boasberg—appointed to the bench by former President Barack Obama—has previously warned the Trump administration of “consequences” should it ignore his restraining order on the deportations. Earlier this month, the judge attempted to order several plans carrying Tren de Aragua members to turn around and return to the U.S. However, the flights had already departed and were over international waters at the time Boasberg’s order was filed.

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Federal District Court Judge James Boasberg is refusing to lift a temporary restraining order (TRO) against President Donald J. Trump's administration that bars it from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to El Salvador. In an order issued Monday, Judge Boasberg rejected a motion by the Trump White House to vacate the TRO, asserting that the plaintiffs in the case have shown "a high likelihood of suffering significant harm" under the deportation orders. show more
March 24, 2025
Crime
News

Kash Patel to Reassign 1,000 ATF Agents to the FBI.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel—also acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)—intends to reassign approximately 1,000 ATF agents to the FBI. This restructuring would reduce the ATF’s workforce by roughly one-third of its current 2,600 agents.

The ATF has around 5,000 total employees and has seen its staffing levels remain stable over recent years. However, the agency has become a focal point of debate, particularly among gun rights advocates who argue that its operations infringe upon Second Amendment freedoms.

Director Patel‘s move to reassign ATF agents is drawing criticism from gun control groups who have pushed for more aggressive restrictions on the Second Amendment rights of Americans. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the anti-gun rights group Giffords—founded by former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords (D-AZ)—expressed opposition to the move. “This decision would increase crime and hurt law enforcement,” the group claimed, adding: “The ATF is the only federal law enforcement agency stopping gun traffickers from flooding communities across the country with illegal guns. Weakening the ATF will make all us [sic] less safe.”

As head of the FBI, Patel has emphasized a return to the basics for the nation’s top law enforcement agency. This includes dispersing agents from Washington, D.C., into the field across the United States.

During his Senate confirmation hearing, Patel stressed the need for the FBI to better coordinate and work with local and state law enforcement agencies to facilitate investigations and reduce violent crime.

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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel—also acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)—intends to reassign approximately 1,000 ATF agents to the FBI. This restructuring would reduce the ATF's workforce by roughly one-third of its current 2,600 agents. show more
March 24, 2025
Immigration

Venezuela Bends to Trump, Deportation Flights Restart.

The Trump administration has resumed deportation flights carrying returning Venezuelan illegal immigrants back to their country of origin. Venezuela consented to the resumption of deportation flights over the weekend, according to the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.

“Today, deportation flights of Venezuelan illegal aliens to their homeland resumed via Honduras. These individuals had no legal basis to remain in the United States,” the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. “We expect to see a consistent flow of deportation flights to Venezuela going forward. Thank you to Honduran President [Xiomara] Castro and her government for partnering to combat illegal immigration.”

At least one flight operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carrying Venezuelan nationals who illegally immigrated to the U.S. landed at Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras on Sunday. The U.S. has previously used this location as a transfer point for deportees. Simultaneously, a flight from the Venezuelan national airline, Conviasa, was also expected at Soto Cano. This suggested a coordinated transfer effort between the two countries.

Honduras’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Enrique Reina, confirmed on social media that Honduras is cooperating with both the U.S. and Venezuela in this effort. He stated that 199 Venezuelan nationals were transferred from a U.S.-flagged aircraft to a Venezuelan one at the base. Meanwhile, the President of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, also publicly confirmed the agreement with the U.S. government to resume the repatriation process.

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The Trump administration has resumed deportation flights carrying returning Venezuelan illegal immigrants back to their country of origin. Venezuela consented to the resumption of deportation flights over the weekend, according to the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs. show more
March 24, 2025
Wake Up Right
News

All Eyes on Wisconsin.

A local Wisconsin Supreme Court election has garnered national attention—as the result will determine the political balance of the court and could affect Democrats’ hopes of retaking the House in 2026.

The details: On April 1, Wisconsin residents will head to the polls to choose the balance of the state Supreme Court, which is currently divided between three conservatives and three liberals.

The choices are:

  • Conservative: Brad Schimel, the former Wisconsin Attorney General
  • Liberal: Susan Crawford, a former prosecutor and current Circuit Court judge

Why it matters: Two words: congressional redistricting. In 2022, the liberal court approved Democrat governor Tony Ever’s new congressional map, which redrew congressional districts in a way that helped Democrats win an extra House seat in 2024. If liberals retain control of the court, it’s possible Democrats flip more seats in 2026.

  • If conservatives control the court, it will likely throw out the 2022 map and endorse one drawn by the Wisconsin legislature—which is controlled by Republicans. This could lead to Republican wins in 2026.

The money: The race has shattered spending records, with contributions exceeding $76 million. Both sides have big backing:

  • Elon Musk: His PACs have invested over $12 million to support Schimel and offered $100 to voters who sign a petition against “activist judges.”
  • George Soros: The far-left Democrat donor has given $1 million to back Susan Crawford.
  • Illinois Gov.JB Pritzker: The wealthy Democrat governor donated at least $500,000 to Crawford.
  • Reid Hoffman: The LinkedIn founder donated at least $250,000 to Crawford.

…Musk amplified claims that the three Democrats above donated millions more than these figures, but I have not been able to verify those numbers.

Zoom out: Trump won Wisconsin in 2024 by an extremely slim <1% margin.

The last word goes to NFL legend Brett Favre, who recorded an ad for Schimel, telling voters:

  • “This is as important as the November election. And that was for the soul of America. This is for the soul of Wisconsin.” Your vote for Brad Schimel will keep Wisconsin and America winning.”

Wisconsin, please make plans to vote on April 1. The fate of your state—and country—depends on it.

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A local Wisconsin Supreme Court election has garnered national attention—as the result will determine the political balance of the court and could affect Democrats’ hopes of retaking the House in 2026. show more
March 24, 2025
News

1st Black Republican Woman in Congress, Mia Love, Dead at 49.

Mia Love, a former Republican congresswoman representing Utah’s 4th district, died Sunday at 49 after battling brain cancer for several years. Her family announced her passing through her X account, stating she died peacefully at home, surrounded by family members.

The announcement expressed gratitude for Love’s influence, noting the celebration of her life and the memories she left behind. The family promised to provide details on funeral services and a public celebration soon. Love’s last communication on social media, posted 12 hours before her passing, thanked her family, especially her father and husband, Jason. She emphasized the importance of character and leadership for future generations.

Love’s political career included serving as mayor of Saratoga Springs from 2010 to 2014, followed by a term in the U.S. Congress from 2015 through 2019. During her political career, she lost her congressional seat to Democrat Ben McAdams. Despite expressing opposition to Donald Trump during his first term, she supported his agenda 96 percent of the time.

Following her death, social media was flooded with tributes. Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson described Love as a fearless leader and history-maker, stating that Utah and the nation are better for her contributions. Vance Patrick from the Oakland County Republican Party in Michigan also acknowledged her as an inspirational leader and trailblazer.

Love leaves behind her husband and their three children.

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Mia Love, a former Republican congresswoman representing Utah's 4th district, died Sunday at 49 after battling brain cancer for several years. Her family announced her passing through her X account, stating she died peacefully at home, surrounded by family members. show more