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March 17, 2025
News

Schumer’s NYC Book Launch Postponed Due to ‘Security Concerns’ After Jewish Activists Planned Protest.

A book launch for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Tuesday in Manhattan, New York, has been postponed due to “security concerns.” Jewish activists had planned to protest the Democrat at the release of his new book Antisemitism in America: A Warning outside a cultural center on the Upper East Side, alleging he has not upheld promises made to Jewish leaders concerning the proposed Antisemitism Awareness Act.

The Antisemitism Awareness Act seeks to mandate the U.S. Department of Education to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. This definition includes drawing parallels between Israeli policies and Nazi policies or labeling Israel as a racist project, among other stipulations.

However, congressional disagreements have hindered the bill’s progress, with Schumer and House Speaker Mike Johnson differing on how to introduce the bill to Congress.

The IHRA definition has also received some criticism from conservatives who believe it could “make parts of the Bible illegal” by branding references to the Jewish authorities’ role in the execution of Jesus Christ antisemitic.

In addition, Schumer is facing pushback for his stance on Mahmoud Khalil, an anti-Israel activist subject to deportation proceedings under the Trump administration. Khalil, a former student at Columbia University, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after organizing “pro-Hamas” protests. Schumer argues that deporting the graduate could violate the First Amendment.

It was later revealed that Khalil had ties to the British government and British government security clearance.

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A book launch for Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Tuesday in Manhattan, New York, has been postponed due to "security concerns." Jewish activists had planned to protest the Democrat at the release of his new book Antisemitism in America: A Warning outside a cultural center on the Upper East Side, alleging he has not upheld promises made to Jewish leaders concerning the proposed Antisemitism Awareness Act. show more
March 17, 2025
News

A New CNN Poll Slaps Democrats in the Face.

Recent survey data shows the Democratic Party‘s favorability plummeting to historic lows. According to the survey conducted by SSRS on behalf of CNN, the Democratic Party’s favorability stands at 29 percent, its lowest point since CNN began tracking this data in 1992.

Notably, Democrat favorability has fallen 20 percentage points from the end of President Donald J. Trump’s first term in early 2021. In contrast, the Republican Party’s favorability is at 36 percent, buoyed by strong support within its base. A substantial 79 percent of Republicans and GOP-leaning independents view their party favorably. Meanwhile, only 63 percent of Democrats and those leaning toward the party hold a favorable view, a significant decline from 81 percent in January 2021.

The poll also highlighted disaffection among Democratic voters, exacerbated by the lack of a unified message or clear leadership following their electoral defeat last year. Adding to the Democrats’ challenges, recent Senate actions have fueled controversy within Democratic ranks. Ten Democratic senators supported a Trump-backed temporary funding bill, averting a government shutdown, but facing backlash from party members who saw blocking the legislation as a strategic opportunity against the administration and Republicans.

A February poll by Quinnipiac echoes the SSRS findings, showing a record-low approval for Democrats in Congress at 21 percent. This represents a stark contrast to the higher approval ratings seen earlier in Democrat former President Joe Biden‘s term.

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Recent survey data shows the Democratic Party's favorability plummeting to historic lows. According to the survey conducted by SSRS on behalf of CNN, the Democratic Party's favorability stands at 29 percent, its lowest point since CNN began tracking this data in 1992. show more
March 17, 2025
Economy
News

Treasury Secretary Bessent Rips Into Mike Pence.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ripped into former Vice President Mike Pence during a recent interview. While outlining President Donald J. Trump’s tariff plan, Bessent hit back at Pence’s criticisms of using the trade levies.

Bessent detailed President Trump’s tariff strategy, aiming to motivate businesses to relocate manufacturing to the United States: “Mike Pence came out and said, ‘Secretary Bessent doesn’t know what he’s talking about.’ I would tell the former vice president that ‘let them eat flat screens’ is not an economic policy,’” Bessent said.

“People want to have good jobs, they want to own a home, they want to have dignity, they want to enjoy work, they want their communities to be sound, and we want affordability, but bringing in a bunch of baubles and trinkets to satisfy people who are displaced isn’t the American dream,” he insisted.

Conducted at the Treasury Department, the interview delved into the reasons behind Trump’s tariffs. Bessent compared Trump’s tactics to “tough love,” crediting them for prompting Germany to increase its military spending, for instance. He also argued that tariffs are a means to counteract the decline in U.S. manufacturing jobs, which he attributes to the “China shock” of 2004.

Bessent explained that Trump’s tariff policy offers a financial advantage for companies relocating production to the U.S., potentially boosting government revenue. He highlighted the need for permanent tax cuts, deregulation, and affordable energy as crucial components for revitalizing American manufacturing.

Bessent noted an increased interest from international investors in the U.S. market since Trump’s election, viewing it as an attractive environment for business. So far, President Trump has announced or enacted tariffs on goods from China, Canada, Mexico, the European Union, and several others.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ripped into former Vice President Mike Pence during a recent interview. While outlining President Donald J. Trump's tariff plan, Bessent hit back at Pence's criticisms of using the trade levies. show more
March 17, 2025
Immigration
NatSec

The 43 Nations Mentioned in Trump’s New Travel Ban.

President Donald J. Trump‘s administration is reportedly preparing to broaden a travel ban, affecting 43 countries categorized into three levels of perceived security threat. Draft plans suggest citizens from 11 nations, including Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria, would face a complete entry ban, having been placed on the “red” list. Meanwhile, the “orange” list, containing 10 countries including Belarus, Haiti, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Russia, would require citizens to undergo in-person interviews for visa eligibility.

Across the third level, the “yellow” list, there are 22 countries, primarily located in Africa. These nations have been granted a 60-day timeframe to enhance their security measures, with failure to do so potentially resulting in reclassification to the more restrictive lists. This move follows an executive order signed two months earlier by President Trump, instructing officials to pinpoint countries with inadequate vetting systems.

The White House has emphasized that no definitive decision has been made regarding the final implementation of the proposed travel restrictions. The administration states that the lists are still under review and adjustments could be made based on further diplomatic engagements and assessments of security practices. The draft proposal represents an extension of President Trump’s longstanding focus on national security and immigration vetting processes.

The proposal is seeing pushback from far-left open-borders advocacy groups and is expected to spur legal intervention by federal courts. The administration, however, maintains that the aim of the proposed measures is to safeguard the nation by ensuring proper vetting of foreign nationals entering the United States.

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President Donald J. Trump's administration is reportedly preparing to broaden a travel ban, affecting 43 countries categorized into three levels of perceived security threat. Draft plans suggest citizens from 11 nations, including Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and Syria, would face a complete entry ban, having been placed on the "red" list. Meanwhile, the "orange" list, containing 10 countries including Belarus, Haiti, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Russia, would require citizens to undergo in-person interviews for visa eligibility. show more
March 17, 2025
News

Trump Declares Biden Pardons ‘VOID.’

President Donald J. Trump has declared that pardons issued by former President Joe Biden are invalid, as they were signed using an autopen without Biden’s knowledge. In a Truth Social post, Trump asserted that Biden’s decision to pardon members of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol protests, among others, is “VOID.” Trump argues that Biden did not personally approve the documents, suggesting a potential crime was committed in their authorization.

“The ‘Pardons’ that Sleepy Joe Biden gave to the Unselect Committee of Political Thugs, and many others, are hereby declared VOID, VACANT, AND OF NO FURTHER FORCE OR EFFECT, because of the fact that they were done by Autopen,” President Trump announced on his Truth Social platform. “In other words, Joe Biden did not sign them but, more importantly, he did not know anything about them!”

Trump’s statements follow concerns raised by the Heritage Foundation’s Oversight Project, which suggested Biden’s extensive use of an autopen during his presidency. The project collected numerous documents bearing Biden’s signature, identifying most as produced using an autopen.

Biden announced his pardons on January 20, his final day in office, covering a range of individuals, including former military leaders, health officials, congressional committee members, and Capitol police officers. Referring to January 6 Committee members, Trump said they “destroyed and deleted ALL evidence obtained during their two year Witch Hunt of me, and many other innocent people, [and] should fully understand that they are subject to investigation at the highest level.”

Asked aboard Air Force One about the validity of documents signed by autopen, Trump suggested a court would ultimately decide the matter.

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President Donald J. Trump has declared that pardons issued by former President Joe Biden are invalid, as they were signed using an autopen without Biden’s knowledge. In a Truth Social post, Trump asserted that Biden's decision to pardon members of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 Capitol protests, among others, is "VOID." Trump argues that Biden did not personally approve the documents, suggesting a potential crime was committed in their authorization. show more
March 17, 2025
Immigration

A Judge Tried to Keep Violent Gang Members in America. It Was Too Late.

The United States has deported over 250 individuals, primarily Venezuelan gang members, to El Salvador, following an order from President Donald J. Trump invoking the Alien Enemies Act. A federal judge subsequently attempted to block the deportations, but they proceeded despite his ruling.

El Salvador’s President, Nayib Bukele, confirmed the arrival of 238 Venezuelan and 23 Salvadoran gang members, including those affiliated with Tren de Aragua (TdA) and MS-13. This transfer is part of an agreement for the U.S. to fund their containment within El Salvador’s 40,000-capacity “terrorism confinement center,” a facility central to Bukele’s anti-gangs initiative.

The Trump administration labeled TdA a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) last month, citing unlawful infiltration of and hostility against the U.S. For instance, there were numerous instances documented of  TdA gang members taking over apartment complexes in Colorado over the summer. The 18th-century Alien Enemies Act, historically invoked during wartime, was used to expedite these deportations.

U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg had expanded a ruling to temporarily block this action, aiming to reverse deportations in progress. However, President Bukele posting about the flights landing indicates they were beyond reversal. Following this, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Bukele for his cooperation.

El Salvador’s Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT) has been a focal point of international attention, being termed both a robust crime deterrent by conservatives and a violation of human rights by liberals.

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The United States has deported over 250 individuals, primarily Venezuelan gang members, to El Salvador, following an order from President Donald J. Trump invoking the Alien Enemies Act. A federal judge subsequently attempted to block the deportations, but they proceeded despite his ruling. show more
March 17, 2025
News

Deadly Storms and Tornadoes Claim Lives Across U.S.

Powerful storms that swept across the Midwest and South have resulted in at least 42 fatalities, with regions in the Northeast also impacted by severe weather. Over the weekend, dozens of states were battered by destructive forces, including tornadoes, heavy rains, wildfires, and dust storms. Authorities on Monday were assessing widespread damage as communities grappled with the aftermath.

In a tragic incident in Transylvania County, North Carolina, two boys aged 11 and 13 died when a tree fell on their family’s trailer. The Connestee Fire Rescue reported that the children were found trapped under the tree and other debris, while three other family members escaped without injuries.

The National Weather Service confirmed that a series of tornadoes, primarily spanning Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, caused significant destruction. In Talladega County, Alabama, an EF-2 tornado tossed a school bus onto the roof of Winterboro High School.

Across these seven states, Missouri reported the highest death toll with 12 fatalities, followed by Kansas with eight, and Mississippi with six. Wildfires intensified the chaos in Texas and Oklahoma, causing at least four deaths.

The storms moved to the Northeast, bringing heavy rain and hail over the region. Meanwhile, dust storms in Kansas led to a highway pile-up with at least eight casualties. Power outages were widespread, affecting over 120,000 residents across several states, including Pennsylvania, Missouri, and New York.

While the severe weather system is losing strength as it travels eastward, parts of the western United States are now under winter storm warnings. The Sierra Nevada is bracing for snowfall and strong winds, while plains regions could see similar conditions through Tuesday.

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Powerful storms that swept across the Midwest and South have resulted in at least 42 fatalities, with regions in the Northeast also impacted by severe weather. Over the weekend, dozens of states were battered by destructive forces, including tornadoes, heavy rains, wildfires, and dust storms. Authorities on Monday were assessing widespread damage as communities grappled with the aftermath. show more
March 17, 2025
News

Socialist French Lawmaker Demands Statue of Liberty Back.

Raphael Glucksmann, a member of France’s left-wing Place Publique party, called for the United States to return the Statue of Liberty during a speech on Sunday.

This demand stemmed from his criticism of the U.S. approach towards the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

Glucksmann, a firm supporter of Ukraine, addressed the issue during a party convention. “Return the Statue of Liberty,” he insisted, as reported by Agence France-Presse. He contended that the United States had strayed from the values symbolized by the statue, gifted by France in 1884 to celebrate Franco-American relations.

In his address, Glucksmann criticized President Trump’s domestic and international policies, which include withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, which Trump achieved through executive order shortly after resuming office in January. He pointed to Trump’s alliance with entrepreneur Elon Musk, who Glucksmann accused of reducing commitments to health and climate research.

“We gave it to you as a gift, but apparently you despise it. So, it will be just fine here at home,” Glucksmann added.

Unveiled on October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States, symbolizing the enduring friendship between the two nations and their shared values of freedom and democracy.

Designed by sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, with engineering assistance from Gustave Eiffel, the statue stands over 305 feet tall on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.

Over the years, it has undergone several restorations, notably from 1984 to 1986, to address structural issues and preserve its iconic appearance.

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Raphael Glucksmann, a member of France's left-wing Place Publique party, called for the United States to return the Statue of Liberty during a speech on Sunday. show more

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March 15, 2025
Media

Trump Orders Overhaul of U.S. Propaganda Agency.

On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting specific federal agencies for operational reductions, including the parent organization of U.S. government-funded media outlet Voice of America (VOA). This action marks Trump’s ongoing efforts to streamline government operations. The order mandates these agencies to scale back their activities to the legal minimum.

Among the agencies affected are the U.S. Agency for Global Media, under which Voice of America operates, along with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Radio Free Asia. Additional targets include the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, and the Minority Business Development Agency.

The order specifies a reduction in all functions not explicitly required by law and converts statutory tasks to their minimal implementation. This move signifies the latest step by Trump to transform the federal bureaucracy.

But the Department of Government Efficiency has only axed 100,000 positions within the 2.3 million-member federal workforce so far, putting a freeze on foreign aid, and terminating a handful of contracts and programs.

Trump previously had disagreements with Voice of America during his first term and has appointed former news anchor Kari Lake as its director.

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On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting specific federal agencies for operational reductions, including the parent organization of U.S. government-funded media outlet Voice of America (VOA). This action marks Trump's ongoing efforts to streamline government operations. The order mandates these agencies to scale back their activities to the legal minimum. show more
March 15, 2025
Jack Montgomery
News

Corporates Call for 8 Million Migrants to Replace Dead Ukrainians. 

Business leaders are calling for as many as eight million non-Western migrants to be transplanted to Ukraine to mitigate the “demographic crisis” created by its three-year war with Russia. The news vindicates warnings from Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, that the conflict would be used as an excuse to transform the country.

All-Ukrainian Association of Companies for International Employment chief Vasily Voskoboinik appeared on state television in February to push for mass migration, saying, “According to estimates by the International Organization for Migration”—a United Nations agency that preaches about immigration being “inevitable, desirable, and necessary”—” and the International Labour Organization, we will need 8.2 million workers.”

“We have a demographic catastrophe. Either we encourage our women to have more children, which would take 18–20 years to reflect in the labor market, or we must realistically seek labor migration from other countries,” Voskoboinik. He seeks to source the migrants from non-Western states and regions such as Bangladesh, Nepal, India, North Africa, and Central Asia—despite various studies showing that non-Western migrants are a massive net drain on the public finances in other European countries.

‘THE FIRST AFRICAN NATION IN EUROPE.’

Raheem Kassam warned that such a course would be pursued as long ago as May 2024, telling War Room host Stephen K. Bannon, “[C]learly, the plan isn’t to keep young Ukrainian men alive to rebuild the nation after all this is done… So, who do you think they intend to import into Ukraine to rebuild the country? If I can put it so bluntly, Ukraine will be the first African nation in Europe in 10 to 15 years’ time.”

“They’ve got a base for mass migration like you’ve never seen before, and they’ve got a ‘moral imperative’ for it as well: ‘We have to rebuild! Of course! We need all these people! Bring ’em in, they’re academics and doctors and so forth,’” Kassam predicted.

Migrants would account for around 17.5 percent of the Ukrainian population if 8.2 million were imported.

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Business leaders are calling for as many as eight million non-Western migrants to be transplanted to Ukraine to mitigate the "demographic crisis" created by its three-year war with Russia. The news vindicates warnings from Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, that the conflict would be used as an excuse to transform the country. show more