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March 20, 2025
Corruption
NatSec

FBI Agent Who Alleged Giuliani was Compromised by Russia Arrested for Leaking.

A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent who had previously voiced criticism of the bureau during President Donald J. Trump‘s first administration and alleged that Russian agents compromised former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was arrested on Monday. Jonathan Buma, a 15-year veteran of the FBI, is facing charges of unlawfully retaining and disclosing confidential bureau documents to write a book about his career. Buma was apprehended at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City while preparing to board an international flight, according to an arrest affidavit.

The federal charges allege Buma printed approximately 130 confidential documents and messages from the FBI, which he later shared with associates as part of his book-writing endeavor. The book manuscript purportedly includes material related to the FBI’s investigations into a foreign nation’s weapons of mass destruction (WMD) program, information that Buma obtained during his tenure as a Special Agent.

Further allegations in court documents claim Buma disseminated confidential excerpts on social media platforms. In an email dated November 2, 2023, it is reported that Buma communicated with personal contacts to assist in negotiating a book deal.

Buma’s discontent with the FBI had been longstanding, with documented criticisms made in 2022 regarding the bureau’s investigative processes, including communications to government agencies, Congress, and media outlets. In a September 2023 interview, Buma detailed his experience when raising concerns to a superior about former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani‘s potential involvement in a Russian counter-influence operation, claiming he was dismissed. However, his mention of Hunter Biden’s ties to Ukrainian company Burisma supposedly garnered more interest from this superior.

Buma was charged with one misdemeanor count of unlawful disclosure of confidential information and released on a $100,000 bond.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent who had previously voiced criticism of the bureau during President Donald J. Trump's first administration and alleged that Russian agents compromised former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was arrested on Monday. Jonathan Buma, a 15-year veteran of the FBI, is facing charges of unlawfully retaining and disclosing confidential bureau documents to write a book about his career. Buma was apprehended at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City while preparing to board an international flight, according to an arrest affidavit. show more
March 20, 2025
Immigration
World

Soc Dem Leader Backs Vance on Immigration.

Vice President J.D. Vance has received backing for his stance on immigration from a seemingly unlikely source, namely Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the governing Social Democrats. The liberal premier has acknowledged that mass migration poses a risk to the West, stating, “I consider this mass migration into Europe as a threat to the daily life in Europe.”

She also highlighted the challenges mass migration presents, citing crime statistics and labor market issues, noting that the most vulnerable segments of society bear the greatest impact.

Last month, Vice President Vance told European leaders, “No voter on this continent went to the ballot box to open the floodgates to millions of unvetted immigrants.” This week, he argued that an addiction to cheap foreign labor has made the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Canada, among others, “lazy,” suppressing productivity.

Despite Frederiksen’s left-leaning political stance, her immigration policies parallel the rhetoric of Vance and President Donald J. Trump, who have emphasized the need to control migration flows. Frederiksen has introduced stringent measures to manage immigration, branding these initiatives as “zero asylum.”

This includes deterring migrants through negative advertising and implementing “No Ghetto” laws to alter the demographic composition of neighborhoods. Denmark also passed legislation in 2021 allowing refugee processing in non-European Union (EU) countries, such as Rwanda.

Her government’s tough stance on immigration resonates with Danish voters. In the 2022 elections, the Social Democrats secured their best electoral result in two decades. Meanwhile, parties less supportive of her immigration policies, such as the Social Liberals and Venstre, suffered losses.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Vice President J.D. Vance has received backing for his stance on immigration from a seemingly unlikely source, namely Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the governing Social Democrats. The liberal premier has acknowledged that mass migration poses a risk to the West, stating, "I consider this mass migration into Europe as a threat to the daily life in Europe." show more
March 20, 2025
Election Integrity

House Republicans Ask Trump Admin to Help Expose Biden’s Partisan ‘Get Out the Vote’ Scheme.

Congressional Republicans are intensifying an investigation into a voter mobilization program initiated by the former Biden government that they contend was a taxpayer-funded partisan operation to elect Democrats. House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) has requested that 14 federal agencies now under President Donald J. Trump assist with the investigation and identify documents that could shed more light on the Biden-era voter program.

Created through an executive order issued by former President Joe Biden, the federal program saw taxpayer dollars used to increase voter registration efforts. The goal was to maximize voter participation, particularly among minority groups that historically lean Democratic. Federal agencies were directed to partner with numerous leftist nonprofit organizations to offer voter registration services.

“Federal funds should not have been used to influence our elections,” Chairman Steil said in a statement. “We had hoped the Biden administration would be transparent and cooperate with our investigation by turning over their strategic plans, but that was not the case.”

Now that President Trump is in charge of the executive branch, Steil hopes new light can be shed on who in the Biden government was involved with drafting and executing his order. Steil’s requests were addressed to several agencies, including the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Defense (DOD), Justice (DOJ), and others, focusing on documentation related to the implementation of the executive order and the use of allocated funds for this initiative.

After being inaugurated in January, President Trump swiftly reversed Biden’s executive order. However, concerns remain that the program was so extensive, being spread across multiple federal agencies, that anti-Trump government bureaucrats may preserve some aspects of it.

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Congressional Republicans are intensifying an investigation into a voter mobilization program initiated by the former Biden government that they contend was a taxpayer-funded partisan operation to elect Democrats. House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) has requested that 14 federal agencies now under President Donald J. Trump assist with the investigation and identify documents that could shed more light on the Biden-era voter program. show more
March 20, 2025
William Upton
Election Integrity

New York’s High Court Strikes Down NYC Law Allowing Noncitizens to Vote.

New York state’s highest court has struck down a New York City law allowing noncitizens to vote in city elections. On Thursday, the New York Court of Appeals—the equivalent of other states’ supreme courts—ruled in a six-to-one decision that NYC’s move to amend a local election law to allow noncitizens to cast ballots for municipal contests violated the state constitution.

“We also note that, during the 1894 Constitutional Convention, the delegates debated (and rejected) resolutions identifying 16 other states that allowed voting by certain non-U.S. citizens… the debate was animated by a common understanding that the New York Constitution restricted the franchise to U.S. citizens,” the ruling states, adding: “Article II, section 1 has been amended several times since 1894, but the citizenship requirement has persisted. There is no evidence that any of the amendments changed the understanding that a voter must be a citizen to vote in New York.”

“Whatever the future may bring, the New York Constitution as it stands today draws a firm line restricting voting to citizens. Accordingly, the order of the Appellate Division insofar as appealed from should be modified, without costs, in accordance with this opinion and, as so modified, affirmed,” the majority opinion concludes.

Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella brought the lawsuit with the backing of other Republican lawmakers and public officials. They successfully argued that the state constitution bars noncitizens from voting and that New York City has no legal avenue to abrogate that constitutional provision without the document being amended by state voters.

Noncitizen voting has become a serious issue in the United States, especially at the municipal level, where illegally cast votes can easily impact small electorates. The National Pulse has extensively covered the issue, noting at least one survey indicates that noncitizen voters could also be a significant source of voter fraud at the federal level.

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New York state's highest court has struck down a New York City law allowing noncitizens to vote in city elections. On Thursday, the New York Court of Appeals—the equivalent of other states' supreme courts—ruled in a six-to-one decision that NYC's move to amend a local election law to allow noncitizens to cast ballots for municipal contests violated the state constitution. show more
March 20, 2025
News

ICE Arrests Indian Student for Alleged Hamas Connections.

A Georgetown University doctoral student from India has been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following allegations of spreading propaganda in support of the Hamas terrorist group. The student, identified as Badar Khan Suri, was accused of using social media platforms to promote antisemitic content and was reportedly linked to a senior advisor associated with Hamas, according to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials.

Suri’s activities led to a determination by Secretary of State Marco Rubio that his presence in the United States posed significant foreign policy threats. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, a lesser-known legal provision allows for the deportation of individuals deemed harmful to U.S. interests. This same statute was referenced in the recent arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a former student and pro-Hamas activist at Columbia University, who remains in detention but is contesting the decision in court.

The Georgetown University graduate student is in the United States on a visa to conduct research. According to the school, Suri’s academic studies focused on peacebuilding in conflict zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan. A representative for the elite, Washington, D.C.-based university, stated that the school was unaware of Suri having participated in any illicit activities, nor has the institution been formally informed of the specific actions prompting his detention.

As confirmed by his legal counsel, Suri is currently being held in Alexandria, Louisiana, pending immigration court proceedings.

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A Georgetown University doctoral student from India has been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following allegations of spreading propaganda in support of the Hamas terrorist group. The student, identified as Badar Khan Suri, was accused of using social media platforms to promote antisemitic content and was reportedly linked to a senior advisor associated with Hamas, according to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials. show more
March 20, 2025
Immigration
News

Judge Warns Trump Admin of ‘Consequences’ for Deporting Venezuelans Against His Orders.

A Barack Obama-appointed U.S. District Court judge who has tried to block the deportation of Venezuelan gang members has threatened the Trump administration with “consequences” if it ignores his orders. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who initially ordered the return of over 250 individuals deported to El Salvador, is pressing for compliance with his directives.

When the ruling was issued, the administration appealed, asserting that the presidential actions were beyond judicial review and noting that the deportation flights had already left U.S. airspace.

Judge Boasberg required the administration to provide specific flight details, including departure and landing times. However, the Department of Justice (DOJ) argued that providing such information would interfere with executive functions and expose sensitive negotiations with other countries. Despite the extended deadline set by the judge, the DOJ maintained its stance, disputing the court’s requests.

In its appeal, the Trump administration argued that the district court’s nationwide injunction against the use of the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act to deport illegals is judicial overreach, citing the President’s authority to protect national security. The administration highlighted the connections between the Venezuelan government and the deported individuals, particularly with members of the gang Tren de Aragua, operating as a significant threat.

While it is unclear what “consequences” Boasberg is threatening, he could, in theory, find members of the administration in contempt for defying his orders. However, President Trump—who has called for Boasberg’s impeachment—could issue pardons for any such charges, creating a constitutional impasse.

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A Barack Obama-appointed U.S. District Court judge who has tried to block the deportation of Venezuelan gang members has threatened the Trump administration with "consequences" if it ignores his orders. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who initially ordered the return of over 250 individuals deported to El Salvador, is pressing for compliance with his directives. show more
March 20, 2025
News

Greenpeace Ordered to Pay Over $650M in Damages.

A jury in North Dakota has ruled that extreme environmental activist group Greenpeace must pay over $650 million in damages for defamation and other claims related to protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. Energy Transfer and its subsidiary, Dakota Access, filed the lawsuit, accusing Greenpeace International and its U.S. branches of defamation, trespass, civil conspiracy, and other offenses.

Energy Transfer, based in Dallas, Texas, said the protests caused significant disruption, asserting that Greenpeace funded and trained protesters who engaged in unlawful activities against the pipeline’s construction.

The case is rooted in protests held in 2016 and 2017, which targeted the pipeline’s passage upstream of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s reservation. The tribe has long opposed the pipeline, citing supposed threats to its water supply. The pipeline has been operational since mid-2017, transporting oil across multiple states.

The ruling is a significant blow to Greenpeace, which is known worldwide for its controversial protests in the name of environmentalism. As of 2023, the group’s revenue was around $40 million, with 191 employees, leading to speculation that the ruling could bankrupt the group entirely.

Greenpeace plans to appeal the decision.

Image by Roberta F. 

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A jury in North Dakota has ruled that extreme environmental activist group Greenpeace must pay over $650 million in damages for defamation and other claims related to protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline. Energy Transfer and its subsidiary, Dakota Access, filed the lawsuit, accusing Greenpeace International and its U.S. branches of defamation, trespass, civil conspiracy, and other offenses. show more
March 20, 2025
William Upton
War
World

This Country Will Soon Distribute Emergency Survival Guides to Every Home.

A survival manual could soon be distributed to every household in France. Once approved, the 20-page booklet will be provided to every French citizen. The government hopes to complete the distribution by summer. According to officials, the manual is intended to help French citizens prepare for imminent threats, including armed conflict within the country’s borders.

“The survival manual aims to encourage citizens to develop their resilience in the face of different crises,” French Prime Minister François Bayrou‘s office stated in a recent media interview. “This includes natural disasters, technological and cyber incidents, health crises like COVID-19, and security crises like terrorist attacks and armed conflict.”

In 2022, the French government launched a website providing instructions on how to prepare for an emergency situation. The manual is believed to feature content similar to that the French government provides online—including strategies to protect one’s family from immediate threats, critical radio channels, and how best to contribute to local reserve defense units. Notably, one section of the booklet will deal with what individuals should do in the case of a nuclear attack.

The French Prime Minister’s office insists that “…the first step in citizen engagement is to be informed about threats and stay updated,” adding: “Engagement can also mean joining associations, such as the reserve forces.”

French President Emmanuel Macron announced at the start of March that the country aims to expand the number of military reservists to 100,000 over the next decade from the current total of 40,000.

France is not alone in distributing emergency manuals to its citizens. Both Finland and Sweden have recently distributed similar booklets with instructions on how to handle extreme weather events, military conflicts, power outages, and other emergency situations.

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A survival manual could soon be distributed to every household in France. Once approved, the 20-page booklet will be provided to every French citizen. The government hopes to complete the distribution by summer. According to officials, the manual is intended to help French citizens prepare for imminent threats, including armed conflict within the country's borders. show more
March 20, 2025
Immigration
News

Latinos Back Trump’s Deportation Push.

At a recent city council meeting in the predominantly Hispanic city of Hialeah, Florida, only three residents voiced opposition to a partnership with the federal government to deport illegal aliens. Even though three-quarters of the population are foreign-born, most agree with President Donald J. Trump’s tougher immigration policies.

This reflects growing support for Trump among Hispanic voters, who shifted right in the 2024 election. This change is seen as partly motivated by perceptions that stricter border controls are necessary.

Frank Ayllon, a Miami resident, expressed that while some feel betrayed by these policies, they are necessary. “I feel like a lot of these people are taking it very personal. And it’s not personal. It’s just that you’ve got to understand that this has been an open border for many years,” he said.

In the broader political landscape, Trump’s appeal in Florida has been buoyed by his stance on opposing socialist regimes, attracting support from communities that fled such governments. In the 2024 elections, Trump succeeded in winning Miami-Dade County and making gains in areas with significant Hispanic populations, such as Seminole and Osceola counties.

Hispanics have shown substantial support for mass deportations of illegals. A poll published last year revealed that around 40 percent of Latinos supported deporting all illegal aliens from the United States. Nearly half supported building a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.

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At a recent city council meeting in the predominantly Hispanic city of Hialeah, Florida, only three residents voiced opposition to a partnership with the federal government to deport illegal aliens. Even though three-quarters of the population are foreign-born, most agree with President Donald J. Trump's tougher immigration policies. show more
March 19, 2025
William Upton
Economy
Immigration
UK

Vance: ‘Importing Cheap Labor’ Has Made the West ‘Lazy.’

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance argues that importing cheap foreign labor through mass immigration has led to declining productivity and economic stagnation in the West. Speaking at a summit of venture capitalists hosted by Andreesen Horowitz on Tuesday, the Vice President stated the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are “addicted to cheap labor,” which has fueled over 40 years of economic policy failures.

“I’d say that if you look in nearly every country, from Canada to the UK, that imported large amounts of cheap labor, you’ve seen productivity stagnate,” Vance told technology industry investors attending the summit. He continued: “That’s not a total happenstance. I think that the connection is very direct.”

Vance contends that high levels of immigration in Britain and the United States have caused both countries’ workforces and innovators to become lazy, leading to plummeting productivity.

TARIFFS.

The Vice President also defended President Donald J. Trump’s tariff policies, stating that the trade measures are a “necessary tool to protect our jobs and our industries from other countries.”

“When you erect a tariff wall around a critical industry like auto manufacturing and you combine that with advanced robotics and lower energy costs and other tools that increase the productivity of U.S. labor, you give American workers a multiplying effect,” Vance said. “Now that, in turn, allows firms to make things here at a price-competitive basis.”

Starting April 2, the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on nations that have placed high trade barriers on American goods.

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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance argues that importing cheap foreign labor through mass immigration has led to declining productivity and economic stagnation in the West. Speaking at a summit of venture capitalists hosted by Andreesen Horowitz on Tuesday, the Vice President stated the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are "addicted to cheap labor," which has fueled over 40 years of economic policy failures. show more