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February 18, 2025
News
Science

Scientists Call for Elon Musk’s Ban from UK Science Club.

Elon Musk faces expulsion from the Royal Society, a prominent British scientific institution, due to his association with and work for U.S. President Donald J. Trump. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, among other companies, has been a Fellow since 2018. However, more than 2,700 scientists have signed an open letter calling for his removal, citing violations of the Society’s code of conduct.

Biologist Stephen Curry authored the letter, highlighting concerns about Musk’s shift towards right-wing politics and his behavior online. Musk has been criticized for associating with alleged conspiracy theories, targeting figures like Dr. Anthony Fauci, and labeling British politician Jess Phillips an apologist for Muslim rape gangs. His involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Trump’s administration also drew scrutiny for its alleged impact on scientific research.

The Royal Society has scheduled a meeting on March 3 to discuss the conduct of Fellows and public pronouncements. The Society, founded in 1660, is home to many distinguished scientific figures—though more recently, the organization has become increasingly partisan. Recent resignations include those of Oxford psychologist Dorothy Bishop and Edinburgh biologist Andrew Miller, both protesting Musk’s behavior and the Society’s inaction.

Bishop voiced discomfort with being associated with the organization due to Musk‘s conduct, while Miller criticized the Society’s failure to address so-called “disinformation.” However, an anonymous Society member has expressed concern about the potential for the organization to appear hypocritical if it disciplines Musk alone.

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Elon Musk faces expulsion from the Royal Society, a prominent British scientific institution, due to his association with and work for U.S. President Donald J. Trump. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, among other companies, has been a Fellow since 2018. However, more than 2,700 scientists have signed an open letter calling for his removal, citing violations of the Society's code of conduct. show more
February 18, 2025
Immigration

ICYMI: Federal Agency Squandered $10 Billion on Migrants in One Year.

A recent report by the watchdog group Open the Books revealed vast sums lavished on grants for migrants by the Biden-Harris government. These grants, managed by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Refugee Resettlement, totaled over $10 billion in just one fiscal year. The Office’s responsibilities include managing unaccompanied migrant children at the southern border and resettling refugees entering the United States legally.

The watchdog’s analysis of fiscal years shows a marked increase, with $2.4 billion awarded to nonprofits in FY 2021 and $3.4 billion in FY 2022. This spiked to $10 billion during FY 2023 before decreasing to $4.2 billion in FY 2024. This surge occurred alongside an escalating migrant crisis from 2021 to 2024.

The funds were reportedly utilized for various initiatives, including actively aiding migrants in saving for vehicles and homes while providing loans and legal assistance. Open the Books CEO John Hart criticized the spending, stating, “We’re hurting American taxpayers… How is it moral to ask them to pay the bill for someone who wants to come to this country illegally?”

This revelation comes as scrutiny of government spending intensifies, spearheaded by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently retrieved $59 million initially allocated for migrant housing in New York City, terminating the employment of four Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) staff involved in the transactions.

Image by Ted Eytan.

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A recent report by the watchdog group Open the Books revealed vast sums lavished on grants for migrants by the Biden-Harris government. These grants, managed by the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Refugee Resettlement, totaled over $10 billion in just one fiscal year. The Office's responsibilities include managing unaccompanied migrant children at the southern border and resettling refugees entering the United States legally. show more
February 18, 2025
News

Boeing’s New Air Force One Faces Potential Delays Until 2029 or Later.

Boeing’s work to develop the new Air Force One presidential aircraft could be delayed until 2029 or even much later. A senior White House official says Boeing’s ongoing supply chain challenges are causing production delays. The updated aircraft was originally slated for completion last year.

The supply chain problems are, for the most part, caused by a number of manufacturers critical to component supply for the aircraft having ceased operations. Known as the VC-25B, the new Air Force One aircraft has already seen its delivery date postponed several times, being pushed to 2027, then 2028, and now 2029.

The Air Force One program is of significant national interest, as the aircraft is the primary mode of air transportation for the President of the United States. President Donald J. Trump has pushed for an expedited delivery schedule during his administration, urging faster program completion.

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has scheduled a meeting with Elon Musk, head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), to explore the possibility of accelerating the production timeline. Ortberg expressed the company’s commitment to meeting White House expectations, stating, “The President wants those planes sooner, so we’re working with Elon to see what we can do to pull up the schedule of those programs.”

The discussion between Boeing and Musk aims to identify potential strategies for overcoming the current supply chain setbacks. Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, among other companies, has experience dealing with supply chain and component problems and may be able to help Boeing work out alternative solutions.

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Boeing's work to develop the new Air Force One presidential aircraft could be delayed until 2029 or even much later. A senior White House official says Boeing's ongoing supply chain challenges are causing production delays. The updated aircraft was originally slated for completion last year. show more
February 18, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Crime
Culture

Alleged Leader of Cult of Transgender Killers Found in Backcountry.

Maryland State Police arrested Jack LaSota, a 34-year-old man who identifies as a transgender woman under the alias Andrea Phelps, on Sunday in the state’s western backcountry. The suspected ringleader of the so-called “Zizians,” a transgender terror cult tied to at least five murders nationwide, including the killing of Border Patrol agent David Maland last month, is charged with trespassing, obstructing justice, and illegal weapons possession.

LaSota had been on the run since he skipped a December trial. Previously, he faked his death to duck prosecution and was even declared deceased in San Mateo County, California.

Alongside LaSota, police hauled in Michelle Zajko, another transgender, on similar charges. Both face a bail hearing Tuesday morning in Allegany District Court.

LaSota, who posts deranged ramblings on a blog under the name “Ziz,” styles himself as the cult’s messiah but has dodged direct charges for his followers’ alleged attacks since 2022. Federal authorities accuse alleged cult member Teresa “Milo” Consuelo Youngblut of gunning down Agent Maland in a January shootout near Vermont’s Canadian border. Felix “Ophelia” Bauckholt—also transgender—was slain in the firefight. Youngblut has pleaded not guilty.

Zajko is accused of peddling the guns used to kill Maland and is a prime suspect in the 2022 execution-style murders of parents Richard and Rita Zajko.

In November 2022, LaSota lurked at the scene of a savage stabbing in Vallejo, California, where 80-year-old landlord Curtis Lind fought off a mob of squatters—alleged cult affiliates living in vans and box trucks on his property. Lind took a sword to the chest but managed to shoot dead one attacker, Emma Borhanian. He survived the encounter but was killed last month in a second stabbing prosecutors say was a hit to silence his upcoming testimony.

The suspect in Lind’s killing is Maximillian Bentley Snyder, who applied for a marriage license with Youngblut.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents who raided Youngblut’s Toyota Prius found guns, ammunition, a ballistic helmet, night-vision gear, and respirators.

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Maryland State Police arrested Jack LaSota, a 34-year-old man who identifies as a transgender woman under the alias Andrea Phelps, on Sunday in the state’s western backcountry. The suspected ringleader of the so-called “Zizians,” a transgender terror cult tied to at least five murders nationwide, including the killing of Border Patrol agent David Maland last month, is charged with trespassing, obstructing justice, and illegal weapons possession. show more
February 18, 2025
Education
News

Judge Allows DOGE Access to Student Borrower Data.

A federal judge has cleared the way for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to begin accessing federal student loan data held by the Department of Education as part of an audit of the agency’s spending. The ruling, issued Monday evening, permits DOGE to obtain the data despite opposition from the University of California Student Association (UCSA). The association had filed a lawsuit claiming that granting DOGE access would violate privacy laws.

Judge Randolph Moss of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia stated that the UCSA did not demonstrate the necessary irreparable harm to warrant blocking the data access. “Because the Court concludes that UCSA has failed to clear that essential hurdle, the Court’s analysis also ends there,” Moss explained in the ruling.

Additionally, Judge Moss noted that the question of UCSA’s legal standing and whether their arguments were valid under existing law would be addressed at a later date when further information becomes available. The ruling is the second major legal win for the Trump White House against Democrat-aligned organizations seeking to curb President Donald J. Trump‘s efforts to reduce government spending.

Elon Musk, the head of DOGE, has been seeking data from various federal agencies to conduct investigations into potential fraud or misuse of resources. However, Musk and DOGE are currently unable to access the Treasury Department due to a separate court order.

District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan is expected to rule late today on a separate lawsuit that could impact DOGE’s access to data and employment rolls with numerous federal agencies.

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A federal judge has cleared the way for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to begin accessing federal student loan data held by the Department of Education as part of an audit of the agency's spending. The ruling, issued Monday evening, permits DOGE to obtain the data despite opposition from the University of California Student Association (UCSA). The association had filed a lawsuit claiming that granting DOGE access would violate privacy laws. show more
February 18, 2025
William Upton
News
War
World

Zelensky Throws Toys From Pram, Cancels Peace Talks Appearance.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is canceling his expected appearance at peace talks with Russian officials to be held in Saudi Arabia and moderated by the United States. Zelensky instead announced on Tuesday he would depart Ankara, Turkey, where he was holding meetings with Turkish strongman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and head home to Ukraine.

“For Europe, it is fundamentally important that any talks on ending the war do not happen behind the backs of the key parties involved, who are affected by the consequences of Russia’s aggression,” Zelensky said in a press conference on Tuesday in Ankara. He continued: “Ukraine, and in the broader sense Europe, Turkey, and Great Britain, must be involved in the talks and in working out the necessary security guarantees, together with America, that concern our destiny in our part of the world.”

“For a lasting peace, it is important not to make any mistakes. It is only possible when the talks are just,” Zelensky added.

Between the lines, Zelensky’s 11th-hour decision to skip the Saudi Arabia talks is partly due to his desire to bring other pro-Ukrainian countries into the negotiations. Zelensky appears intent on ensuring that the United Kingdom and Turkey are party to any peace discussions, which appears to be aimed at reducing the United States’ influence on these discussions. Zelensky and U.S. President Donald J. Trump have had a strained relationship, with the latter suspecting Zelensky of being unrealistic regarding his country’s position in its ongoing U.S.-sponsored defense against Russia’s invasion.

The National Pulse has previously reported that President Trump and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin have agreed to a series of meetings as the former continues to push the Russians to end their war with Ukraine.

Image by European Union 2023– Source: EP.

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is canceling his expected appearance at peace talks with Russian officials to be held in Saudi Arabia and moderated by the United States. Zelensky instead announced on Tuesday he would depart Ankara, Turkey, where he was holding meetings with Turkish strongman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and head home to Ukraine. show more
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February 18, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Lawfare

Anti-Trump, Foreign-Born Judge Now Presides Over Crucial DOGE Hearing.

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who gained prominence driving some of the failed lawfare cases against President Donald J. Trump prior to his reelection, is now presiding over a case involving the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The lawsuit, filed by various Democrat-led states, seeks to prevent DOGE from obtaining access to government data.

Appointed in 2013 by President Barack Obama, Chutkan is a former employee of Trump-Russia hoax dossier firm Fusion GPS and originally Jamaican, from a family of “dangerous subversive agents.”

In 2021, Chutkan denied Trump’s claim of presidential immunity in his election interference case, which the Supreme Court later reversed. Her judgments against the January 6 defendants are also notable, as she issued unusually harsh sentences—sometimes going far beyond what prosecutors requested—and openly criticized Trump’s pardons for those involved, saying they could not “whitewash the blood, feces, and terror that the mob left in its wake [or] repair the jagged breach in America’s sacred tradition of peacefully transitioning power.”

The current case centers on Elon Musk’s DOGE and the extent of its data access and authority over federal employment decisions. Judge Chutkan’s history suggests she will likely be hostile to Trump’s administrative actions.

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U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who gained prominence driving some of the failed lawfare cases against President Donald J. Trump prior to his reelection, is now presiding over a case involving the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The lawsuit, filed by various Democrat-led states, seeks to prevent DOGE from obtaining access to government data. show more
February 18, 2025
News

DOGE Says $4.7 Trillion of Taxpayer Cash is ‘Untraceable.’

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has claimed that $4.7 trillion in federal transactions lack something called a Treasury Account Symbol (TAS), a vital tracking code that means tens of thousands of payments over many years are untraceable.

This discovery represents nearly 70 percent of last year’s federal spending, drawing urgent attention to the issue of financial accountability and transparency. On his X platform, Elon Musk highlighted the significance of this discrepancy, noting its potential to lead to significant Treasury payment improvements.

Musk’s advisory body, aiming to streamline federal spending, found that the TAS code had been optional for substantial government payments. Consequently, new mandates have been introduced to require the use of this code, enhancing budget transparency.

The DOGE Tracker website reveals that the department, expected to wind up its primary work by July 4, 2026, has so far achieved just 2.75% of its target, though it has been operating for less than a month at the time of publication. DOGE has a $2 trillion goal.

The cuts thus far reflect a saving of around $400 per taxpayer, with 1,203 initiatives slashed.

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has claimed that $4.7 trillion in federal transactions lack something called a Treasury Account Symbol (TAS), a vital tracking code that means tens of thousands of payments over many years are untraceable. show more
February 14, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Crime

Transgender Teen Charged with Plotting Valentine’s Day School Massacre.

Authorities in Indiana have charged 18-year-old transgender Trinity Shockley, a female who goes by the name “Jamie,” with conspiracy to commit murder and two terrorism-related charges for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at Mooresville High School on Valentine’s Day. Shockley, a senior at the school, is accused of planning to emulate the 2017 Parkland shooting, which killed 17 people. The teen is currently held without bond in Morgan County Jail.

Police reports reveal Shockley’s fixation on Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz, including a disturbing romantic obsession. Shockley confessed to a school counselor about being sexually attracted to Cruz, expressing desires to have children with him and even naming them. The teen wore a heart locket necklace containing Cruz’s photo and had a bedroom wall covered with images of mass shooters, including Cruz, Dylann Roof, and Randy Stair. Notebooks found in Shockley’s backpack contained violent phrases like “kill” and “I hate you all DIE DIE DIE.”

The plot came to light after an anonymous tipster reported that Shockley had access to an AR-15 rifle, had ordered a bulletproof vest, and admired Cruz. Discord messages allegedly sent by Shockley detailed plans for the shooting, including targeting their best friend, with one message stating, “Parkland part two. I’ve been planning this for a YEAR.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) traced the messages to Shockley and alerted local authorities.

Police Chief Kerry Buckner expressed shock, noting, “Nothing ever happens in Mooresville. It’s a small town. To think somebody was plotting to hurt a lot of individuals, kids, future leaders of this country, is pretty disturbing.”

A search of Shockley’s home uncovered AR-15 magazines, .40 caliber bullets, and a soft armor vest in their father’s room, though it’s unclear if Shockley had access to a firearm.

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Authorities in Indiana have charged 18-year-old transgender Trinity Shockley, a female who goes by the name "Jamie," with conspiracy to commit murder and two terrorism-related charges for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at Mooresville High School on Valentine's Day. Shockley, a senior at the school, is accused of planning to emulate the 2017 Parkland shooting, which killed 17 people. The teen is currently held without bond in Morgan County Jail. show more
February 14, 2025
William Upton
Crime
Immigration

Hearing for Illegals Suing to Prevent Being Sent to Gitmo Canceled After They’re Deported to Venezuela Instead.

A status conference scheduled for March 3 regarding the fate of three Venezuelan illegal immigrants who successfully attained a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) from a U.S. District Court preventing them from being sent to a migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay has been canceled. The U.S. District Court in New Mexico—which granted the restraining order—vacated next month’s status conference after President Donald J. Trump’s administration deported the three men to their home country of Venezuela instead.

“This matter is before the Court on Respondents’ Notice of Removal, filed February 11, 2025. Having considered the information provided in the Notice of Removal, the Court hereby vacates the status conference set for March 3, 2025,” an order signed by the Chief Judge on Friday reads. The judicial order goes on to note that while the Court had issued a TRO preventing the three plaintiffs from being removed from the United States to the U.S. military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, the Trump administration opted instead to return them to their home country of Venezuela. The Chief Judge rightfully notes this negates the need for further proceedings.

In early February, President Trump announced that illegal immigrants considered too dangerous to hold in standard U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities—or, in some instances, too dangerous to deport to their country of origin—would instead be sent to a 30,000-bed migrant holding facility at Guantanamo Bay. The individuals now being detained at the U.S. military base in Cuba include numerous members of the extremely violent Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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A status conference scheduled for March 3 regarding the fate of three Venezuelan illegal immigrants who successfully attained a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) from a U.S. District Court preventing them from being sent to a migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay has been canceled. The U.S. District Court in New Mexico—which granted the restraining order—vacated next month's status conference after President Donald J. Trump's administration deported the three men to their home country of Venezuela instead. show more