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February 14, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Immigration
World

Trump Says Vance Is Right, Europe Is Losing Free Speech and Overrun by Migrant Crime.

President Donald J. Trump has backed Vice President J.D. Vance’s “brilliant speech” at the Munich Security Conference slamming Europe’s eroding free speech rights and mismanagement of mass migration, saying, “I think it’s true; in Europe, they’re losing their wonderful right of freedom of speech. I see it.”

“Europe has to be careful,” the America First leader told journalists in the Oval Office. “[Vance] talked about immigration, and Europe has a big immigration problem. Just take a look at what’s happened with crime,” he added.

In some European countries, migrants and their second and third-generation descendants account for a majority of terrorists and an outsized share of criminals. For instance, data disclosed by Germany‘s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) revealed that migrants are now implicated in 58.5 percent of all violent crimes.

Vance had said in his speech earlier on Friday, “The threat that I worry the most about vis-à-vis Europe is not Russia, it’s not China, it’s not any other external actor. And what I worry about is the threat from within.”

“Europe faces many challenges, but the crisis this continent faces right now, the crisis I believe we all face together, is one of our own making,” he added.

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President Donald J. Trump has backed Vice President J.D. Vance's "brilliant speech" at the Munich Security Conference slamming Europe's eroding free speech rights and mismanagement of mass migration, saying, "I think it's true; in Europe, they're losing their wonderful right of freedom of speech. I see it." show more
February 14, 2025
Wake Up Right
Lawfare
SCOTUS

SCOTUS Has Already Rebuked the Universal Injunctions Being Used to Stop Trump.

Across the country, activist judges from the corners of left-wing cities are issuing “universal injunctions” that force the executive branch to pause its efforts to implement President Donald J. Trump’s policies—but the Supreme Court has already ruled that these moves are “legally and historically dubious.”

Explainer: “Nationwide” or “Universal” injunctions prohibit the Executive Branch from applying a law or policy nationally — as opposed to in just the state where the lawsuit is brought.

The details: Since taking office just four weeks ago, President Trump has seen dozens of his executive orders and memorandums challenged by federal courts and temporarily paused. A few examples:

  • A judge forced Trump to continue funding child sex changes
  • Two separate judges blocked Trump’s freeze on federal aid
  • A judge banned Trump’s federal buyout program [this was already reversed]

Elon Musk, who has been leading Trump’s effort to cut government waste, wrote on X yesterday in response to this wave of judicial activism:

  • “If ANY judge ANYWHERE can stop EVERY Presidential action EVERYWHERE, we do NOT live in a democracy.”

The Supreme Court agrees with him: In 2018, the Supreme Court overturned a lower court’s nationwide injunction on President Trump’s travel ban during his first term. In the majority opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas warned:

  • “District courts… have begun imposing universal injunctions without considering their authority to grant such sweeping relief.”
  • “These injunctions are… encouraging forum shopping, and making every case a national emergency for the courts and for the Executive Branch.”
  • “In sum, universal injunctions are legally and historically dubious.”
  • “I am skeptical that district courts have the authority to enter universal injunctions. These injunctions did not emerge until a century and a half after the founding. And they appear to be inconsistent with longstanding limits on equitable relief and the power of Article III courts. If their popularity continues, this Court must address their legality.”

Big picture: It’s clear that the federal courts today are doing everything Justice Thomas warned of in 2018. And many, if not all, of these rulings will likely need to go to the Supreme Court to be remedied. But in the meantime, Democrats are delaying the will of the American people who voted for Trump to enact the policies being blocked.

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Across the country, activist judges from the corners of left-wing cities are issuing “universal injunctions” that force the executive branch to pause its efforts to implement President Donald J. Trump’s policies—but the Supreme Court has already ruled that these moves are “legally and historically dubious.” show more
February 14, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Culture
Immigration
UK

WATCH: Knifeman and Passing Deliveryman Attack Protestor Burning Koran in London.

A protestor burning a Koran near the Turkish consulate in London, England, was attacked by a knife-wielding Muslim on Thursday. A passing cyclist working for Deliveroo, an Uber Eats-like food delivery service, also paused to kick the protestor while he was on the ground.

The incident follows the assassination of Salwan Momika in the middle of a livestream in Sweden. Momika, originally from Iraq, had been hoping to claim asylum in the U.S., as the authorities were prosecuting him for incitement against an ethnic group for his own Koran-burning protest.

Video of the incident in London shows a white-haired man with a foreign accent rushing the Koran-burning protestor, slashing and stabbing at him with a knife. The protestor falls to the ground as he flees, and the knifeman begins kicking, slashing, and spitting at him, shouting, “That’s my religion; you don’t burn Koran!” A Deliveroo cyclist watching the scene also delivers a kick to the protestor, seemingly opportunistically, while he is on the ground.

A man claiming to be the protestor wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that he burned the Koran to “protest the Islamist government of [Turkish President Recep Tayyip] Erdogan, who has made Turkey a base for radical Islamists and is trying to establish a sharia regime.”

London’s Metropolitan Police have confirmed they arrested “a man” following an “assault in Knightsbridge.”

“The victim was taken to hospital with injuries to his finger. He did not receive any stab wounds. Officers attended within minutes and arrested a man on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and grievous bodily harm,” they state.

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A protestor burning a Koran near the Turkish consulate in London, England, was attacked by a knife-wielding Muslim on Thursday. A passing cyclist working for Deliveroo, an Uber Eats-like food delivery service, also paused to kick the protestor while he was on the ground. show more
February 14, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Immigration
World

Vance Tells Germans to Respect AfD and Its Voters.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has called for Germany’s establishment parties to reconsider their policy of shutting out the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Vance said, “I think, unfortunately, the will of voters has been ignored by a lot of our European friends.”

“It’s really about censorship and about migration, about this fear that President Trump and I have, that European leaders are kind of terrified of their own people,” the Vice President explained to the press ahead of his address to the conference.

Vance struck a similar tone when turning to the question of supposed Russian influence over the European political discourse, saying, “If your democratic society can be taken down by $200,000 of social media ads, then you should think seriously about how strong your grip on or how strong your understanding of the will of the people actually is.”

The AfD is currently the second-most popular party in Germany, projected to place ahead of the governing Social Democrats and their current and former coalition partners in the Green and Free Democratic parties. It will likely place behind the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), a notionally right-wing party that occasionally indulges in anti-mass migration rhetoric but was formerly led by Angela Merkel, who opened Germany to millions of Middle Eastern migrants.

Elon Musk, the tech mogul leading the Department for Government Efficiency (DOGE) for the Trump administration, has previously endorsed the AfD, calling it the only party that can save Germany.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has called for Germany's establishment parties to reconsider their policy of shutting out the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Vance said, “I think, unfortunately, the will of voters has been ignored by a lot of our European friends.” show more
February 14, 2025
Immigration
NatSec

Afghan Accused of Munich Car Ramming Suspected to Have Islamist Motive.

An Afghan bodybuilder has been arrested after a car was plowed into a crowd in Munich, Germany, injuring 36 people, with two, including a toddler, in critical condition. The incident occurred on Thursday morning when a Mini Cooper drove into a group of trade union strikers on Seidlstrasse. Authorities suspect the act may be linked to Islamist extremism, as revealed in a Friday morning police statement.

The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Farhad Noori, reportedly confessed to intentionally driving into the crowd. German anti-terror police are leading the investigation. Noori, who emigrated from Kabul in 2016, had an asylum application denied by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees. However, due to security concerns in Afghanistan, he was allowed to stay in Germany anyway.

Noori’s social media presence shows indications of extremist connections, including posts that were reportedly supportive of Islamist ideologies. His now-deactivated accounts also showcased his passion for bodybuilding, a sport in which he competed nationally.

The attack occurred near the Munich Security Conference, attended by international leaders, including Vice President J.D. Vance.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for firm action against Noori, stressing that he should face punishment and deportation. However, had the authorities removed or detained him after his asylum claim was initially rejected, the attack could have been preempted.

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An Afghan bodybuilder has been arrested after a car was plowed into a crowd in Munich, Germany, injuring 36 people, with two, including a toddler, in critical condition. The incident occurred on Thursday morning when a Mini Cooper drove into a group of trade union strikers on Seidlstrasse. Authorities suspect the act may be linked to Islamist extremism, as revealed in a Friday morning police statement. show more
February 14, 2025
Jack Montgomery
War

Pentagon Pre-empts DOGE Cuts.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, is set to tackle the Pentagon’s massive budget. Defense officials report that DOGE members will arrive at the Defense Department as early as Friday, with the Pentagon already receiving a list of assigned DOGE officials. Anticipating DOGE’s scrutiny, some military branches are proactively proposing cuts.

The Army has identified outdated drones and surplus vehicles for elimination, potentially saving billions. Col. Dave Butler, an Army spokesman, emphasized, “We’re taking a proactive approach to making our spending more efficient. There are several systems that we know won’t survive on the modern battlefield.”

Meanwhile, according to sources familiar with the plans, the Navy is also considering cuts to frigates and littoral combat ships. The Air Force, however, declined to comment, though Musk has previously criticized the F-35 program, calling it a “flop” and its builders “idiots,” with lifetime costs projected to exceed $2 trillion.

The Defense Department’s budget, exceeding $800 billion and employing three million troops and civilians, presents DOGE’s most significant challenge yet. Historically, military branches proposed cuts to redirect funding to newer programs, but lawmakers—protecting local spending—have consistently blocked these efforts, leading to a growing Pentagon budget since 9/11. Dan Grazier of the Stimson Center has noted, “It was in the permissive post-9/11 environment that we saw a whole slew of ill-conceived weapons programs. Now we are seeing the results—failed program after failed program.”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is positive about DOGE scrutinizing military spending, stating, “We welcome DOGE to the Pentagon.” However, opposition to cuts from both parties is expected. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), a DOGE supporter, predicted, “We have big [defense] spenders in both parties. I’m expecting all kinds of squealing as you’re trying to come back to some kind of prepandemic level spending.”

Image by Asten.

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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, is set to tackle the Pentagon's massive budget. Defense officials report that DOGE members will arrive at the Defense Department as early as Friday, with the Pentagon already receiving a list of assigned DOGE officials. Anticipating DOGE's scrutiny, some military branches are proactively proposing cuts. show more
February 14, 2025
News

Pope Francis Hospitalized With Bronchitis.

Pope Francis has been hospitalized in Rome for ongoing bronchitis treatment, the Vatican revealed on Friday. The 88-year-old pontiff, experiencing breathlessness, entered the Policlinico Agostino Gemelli Hospital following his morning meetings, according to a Vatican statement. He was initially diagnosed with bronchitis last Thursday.

This admission follows Pope Francis’ recent health challenges, including having a portion of a lung removed during his youth and recurrent acute bronchitis, especially in winter. His health issues have been exacerbated by reduced mobility in recent years due to knee and back pain, often necessitating the use of a cane or wheelchair. In past years, he underwent surgery for diverticulitis in 2021 and hernia repair in 2023.

Despite these health concerns, the Pope has maintained a busy schedule, continuing activities at Casa Santa Marta.

Pope Francis has led the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church since 2013.

In recent statements, Pope Francis condemned the U.S. mass deportation of migrants, and called for peace in Ukraine.

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Pope Francis has been hospitalized in Rome for ongoing bronchitis treatment, the Vatican revealed on Friday. The 88-year-old pontiff, experiencing breathlessness, entered the Policlinico Agostino Gemelli Hospital following his morning meetings, according to a Vatican statement. He was initially diagnosed with bronchitis last Thursday. show more
Migrant Crime
February 13, 2025
Crime
Immigration

ICE Apprehends Illegal Immigrant Accused of Child Rape After Sanctuary State Ignored Detainer.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers detained Jose Fernando-Perez, 49, in Framingham, Massachusetts, after local law enforcement did not honor an immigration detainer issued over two years ago. Fernando-Perez is accused of six child rape offenses.

The detainer had initially been lodged by ICE in May 2022 after he was charged in Essex County, but the suspect was released on pre-trial conditions in October 2022. State and local sanctuary laws in Massachusetts have resulted in a number of high-profile instances where illegal alien criminals were released by local authorities before an ICE detainer could be executed, resulting in the illegals proceeding to commit new violent acts.

The stringent sanctuary laws within the state mean local law enforcement and courts are not compelled to cooperate with ICE directives. A 2017 state Supreme Court ruling emphasized preventing what had been called “anti-immigrant policies.”

Acting Field Office Director of ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Boston, Patricia H. Hyde, stated in a press release that Fernando-Perez represents the type of individual ICE is focusing on under its “worst first” policy, emphasizing the threat he posed to children in the community.

Democratic Governor Maura Healey previously stated that while Massachusetts is not officially a sanctuary state, officials must adhere to the law in immigration enforcement, especially regarding known criminals. The Democratic Attorney General, Andrea Joy Campbell, has stressed that the state will not condone any enforcement actions seen as illegal.

Fernando-Perez faces an upcoming Department of Justice immigration hearing and remains in ICE custody. Additionally, a jury trial for the charges, which include three counts of aggravated rape of a child and three counts of rape of a child by force, is scheduled for June 2, 2025.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers detained Jose Fernando-Perez, 49, in Framingham, Massachusetts, after local law enforcement did not honor an immigration detainer issued over two years ago. Fernando-Perez is accused of six child rape offenses. show more
February 13, 2025
William Upton
War
World

Secretary of State Rubio Expects Deal With Ukraine to Repay Aid With Rare Earth Minerals.

President Donald J. Trump’s Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says he expects a deal to be struck with Ukraine to repay American military and economic aid with rare earth minerals mined in the Eastern European country. The acquisition and securing of rare and valuable minerals—critical in the production of semiconductors and other advanced technology—is a top priority of the Trump administration. Additionally, President Trump’s recent overtures to purchase the Arctic island of Greenland partly stem from the U.S. interest in attaining a secure supply of the vital resource.

“Some of that money will go back to pay back the U.S. taxpayer for the billions of dollars that’s been spent there,” Sec. Rubio said in a radio interview on Thursday. The deal, being negotiated at the Munich Security Conference in Germany, could see Ukraine supply the U.S. with hundreds of billions of dollars worth of graphite, uranium, titanium, and lithium in exchange for future American military aid.

“I told [Ukraine] that I want the equivalent [of] like $500 billion worth of rare earth,” President Trump said in an interview aired on Fox News on Monday. Sec. Rubio is joined in Mnuchin by Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The two cabinet officials have led ongoing talks with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, the latter indicating he hopes to finalize an agreement in Munich this week.

Ukraine currently has access to at least 22 of the 50 rare earth minerals considered critical to the American economy and military by the U.S. government. A deal with Ukraine would allow the U.S. to reduce the import of these critical resources from China, currently the world’s largest supplier of rare earth minerals.

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President Donald J. Trump's Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says he expects a deal to be struck with Ukraine to repay American military and economic aid with rare earth minerals mined in the Eastern European country. The acquisition and securing of rare and valuable minerals—critical in the production of semiconductors and other advanced technology—is a top priority of the Trump administration. Additionally, President Trump's recent overtures to purchase the Arctic island of Greenland partly stem from the U.S. interest in attaining a secure supply of the vital resource. show more
February 13, 2025
Lawfare

Judge Halts Trump’s Executive Order Restricting Federal Funding of Sex Changes for Minors.

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald J. Trump’s executive order restricting federal funding of sex change surgeries and other gender transition procedures for those under the age of 19. U.S. District Court Judge Brendan A. Hurson issued the order late Thursday afternoon at the request of six transgender youths aged 12 to 18, their parents, and advocacy groups who are suing to repeal Trump’s directive.

The ruling is a temporary measure and does not represent a conclusive judgment on the legal arguments but it is a hindrance for Trump’s administration. This legal obstacle adds to another earlier this month when a federal judge opposed Trump’s directive to restrict gender-transition treatments for federal prisoners and to house transgender women inmates with men in facilities. Judge Hurson was appointed to the District Court by former President Joe Biden.

Residents of Maryland, New York, and Massachusetts, the plaintiffs assert that two specific executive orders from Trump imperil their access to supposedly necessary gender transition treatments, announced following his inauguration last month. One order instructs federal agencies to withhold grant funding for research or education that supports what the Trump administration labels as “gender ideology,” challenging the notion that individuals can identify with a gender different from their sex assigned at birth. The second order demands that agencies bar federal funds for medical practitioners offering puberty blockers, hormone therapies, and surgeries to those under 19 for gender transition purposes.

Following Trump’s directive, several clinics reportedly canceled appointments. The plaintiffs reference a White House news release indicating the order’s success, with announcements from various hospitals cited as evidence of their claims.

Image by Oriel Frankie Ashcroft.

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A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald J. Trump's executive order restricting federal funding of sex change surgeries and other gender transition procedures for those under the age of 19. U.S. District Court Judge Brendan A. Hurson issued the order late Thursday afternoon at the request of six transgender youths aged 12 to 18, their parents, and advocacy groups who are suing to repeal Trump's directive. show more