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November 15, 2024
William Upton
Economy
Immigration

Biden’s DHS Sec Mayorkas Is Drastically Lifting Visa Caps on His Way Out.

The Biden-Harris Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing a drastic increase in the H-2B Visa cap for the Fiscal Year 2025. H-2B visas are granted to temporary non-agricultural immigrant workers. In an announcement by DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Friday, the department says it expects to make available an additional 64,716 visas on top of the current cap for the next year.

According to the department, the increase is necessary to meet the demands of American companies specifically operating in the “hospitality and tourism, landscaping, [and] seafood processing” industries. The National Pulse has reported extensively on the replacement of native-born American workers with cheap foreign labor under the Biden-Harris government, and the DHS visa cap announcement is set to exacerbate the problem.

“The Department of Homeland Security is committed to further growing our nation’s strong economy,” Mayorkas said in a statement announcing the move. He added: “By maximizing the use of the H-2B visa program, the Department of Homeland Security is helping to ensure the labor needs of American businesses are met, keeping prices down for consumers while strengthening worker protections and deterring irregular migration to the United States.”

BIDEN’S CHEAP, FOREIGN LABOR. 

Employment data indicates that most of the jobs created under Joe Biden have been taken by foreign-born labor. According to a recent jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), an estimated 1.3 million native-born American workers lost their jobs in August. Meanwhile, the number of foreign-born workers increased by 635,000.

Additionally, Congressional Budget Office (CBO) numbers reveal that labor force participation among foreign-born residents is at nearly 70 percent. Meanwhile, the rate among native-born Americans remains below pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels.

The last-minute decision by DHS appears to be aimed at hampering any attempt by President-elect Donald J. Trump to reduce America’s reliance on cheap immigrant labor and rectify the lack of employment for American citizens.

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The Biden-Harris Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing a drastic increase in the H-2B Visa cap for the Fiscal Year 2025. H-2B visas are granted to temporary non-agricultural immigrant workers. In an announcement by DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Friday, the department says it expects to make available an additional 64,716 visas on top of the current cap for the next year. show more
November 15, 2024
Jack Montgomery
TRUMP TRANSITION 2024/5
War

FLASHBACK: Rubio Worked with Hillary’s Running Mate to ‘Trump-Proof’ NATO.

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s efforts to recalibrate America’s one-sided relationship with NATO face hurdles because of Senator Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) efforts to “Trump-proof” U.S. foreign policy. The Florida neoconservative worked with Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Hillary Clinton‘s 2016 running mate, to pass legislation banning the U.S. President from exiting NATO without a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate or an authorizing Act of Congress.

Rubio, controversially nominated as Secretary of State despite his anti-Trump history, co-authored the law with Kaine to hamstring any moves by a restored Trump administration to pull out of NATO, a military alliance that requires members to wage defensive wars on each other’s behalf, but depends overwhelmingly on U.S. forces.

Trump strengthened NATO during his first term, largely by threatening to withhold U.S. protection if “delinquent” members did not begin paying their fair share of military spending, rather than relying on American taxpayers—who enjoy substantially fewer social and healthcare benefits than their Canadian and European counterparts—to shoulder the burden.

ALL CARROT, NO STICK. 

Vice President-elect J.D. Vance has also emphasized that U.S. protection should come with “strings,” warning European NATO members that they will lose American support if they pass anti-free speech regulations targeting U.S. social media firms, for instance.

However, Rubio’s legislation will make it much harder for Trump to extract maximum value from NATO by giving America’s notional allies the sense that they can safely ignore any administration threats to withdraw from the alliance—however much they abuse U.S. generosity—because Democrats and Republican war hawks will block it.

The Floridian has past form in terms of undermining Trump on foreign policy. He claimed in 2016 that the America First leader could not be trusted with the nuclear codes, and he also gave cover to Robert Mueller’s hoax Russiagate investigation into the non-existent links between Trump and the Kremlin.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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President-elect Donald J. Trump’s efforts to recalibrate America's one-sided relationship with NATO face hurdles because of Senator Marco Rubio's (R-FL) efforts to "Trump-proof" U.S. foreign policy. The Florida neoconservative worked with Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Hillary Clinton's 2016 running mate, to pass legislation banning the U.S. President from exiting NATO without a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate or an authorizing Act of Congress. show more
November 15, 2024
Fact Check
Media

Whoopi Goldberg Just Lied About a Local Bakery REJECTING HER to Gain Political Sympathy.

Hollywood actress and far-left host of The View Whoopi Golberg claims a New York bakery refused to take her order for a birthday cake because of her political views. Goldberg made the claims during the Wednesday episode of The View as she and her co-hosts celebrated her 69th birthday. However, the allegations have proven questionable at best, with the bakery owner publicly refuting them just days later.

“It’s a sponge cake with whipped cream and a cherry on top. I should tell you…the place that made these refused to make them for me,” Goldberg said on Wednesday while she and her co-hosts enjoyed the cake on-air. She added: “They said that their ovens had gone down, but folks went and got them anyway, which is why I’m not telling you who made them. It’s not… because I’m a woman, but perhaps they did not like my politics.”

A BOILER ISSUE.

However, the bakery in question, Holtermann’s of Staten Island, is pushing back against the accusation leveled by The View co-host. Jill Holtermann, the bakery’s current owner, says she informed Goldberg that she could not fulfill the order because of a boiler problem. The owner says she explained that the bakery is in a 130-year-old building and that she could not commit to having the cake done on time since she was unsure how long it would take for repairs.

Holtermann insists her initial denial of Golderber’s order was not because of politics but rather the simple fact she didn’t know whether she would actually be able to bake the cake. She notes that the order was completed after the boiler was quickly repaired.

Goldberg has a long history of making bizarre claims on The View. Recently, she suggested Trump will deport mixed-race couples and admitted she frequently defecates in her pants.

Image by Daniel Langer.

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Hollywood actress and far-left host of The View Whoopi Golberg claims a New York bakery refused to take her order for a birthday cake because of her political views. Goldberg made the claims during the Wednesday episode of The View as she and her co-hosts celebrated her 69th birthday. However, the allegations have proven questionable at best, with the bakery owner publicly refuting them just days later. show more
November 15, 2024
Crime
Election 2024

Lesbian Lover of Trans ‘Woman’ Murdered Dad with Ice Pick in Election Night Freakout.

Corey Lizette Burke, 33, is in custody at King County Jail on first-degree murder charges. According to Seattle police, Burke admits to killing her father, Timothy Burke, at their home in south Seattle, Washington. Police reports state that officers found her at the scene, soaked in blood and expressing satisfaction over the slaying, which she described as an “act of liberation.”

Court documents say that on the evening of Election Day, November 5, Burke allegedly killed her 67-year-old father using an ice pick. Her actions included strangling, biting, and repeatedly striking him with the weapon. Burke, a lesbian program manager at Jeff Bezos‘s Blue Origin, is married to Samantha Leigh Allen, the transgender editor of the LGBT magazine Them.

Public records indicate that Burke cited distress over President-elect Donald J. Trump‘s projected victory over Vice President Kamala Harris as a factor in her actions. A disagreement with her father over turning off the lights reportedly escalated the confrontation.

Upon police arrival, Burke allegedly expressed happiness and was seen clapping inside the home, with blood visible on her face. She surrendered to the authorities without resistance. During an interrogation, she reportedly whispered a confession to an officer.

The court has set her bail at $2 million.

Image by Brandon Anderson.

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Corey Lizette Burke, 33, is in custody at King County Jail on first-degree murder charges. According to Seattle police, Burke admits to killing her father, Timothy Burke, at their home in south Seattle, Washington. Police reports state that officers found her at the scene, soaked in blood and expressing satisfaction over the slaying, which she described as an "act of liberation." show more
November 15, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Election Integrity

WATCH: Dems Admit to Breaking Law to STEAL PA Senate Race.

Democrats on the Bucks County, Pennsylvania election board are attempting to include the tabulation of mail-in ballots where voters failed to sign one of the necessary boxes. The five-to-two Democrat-controlled State Supreme Court ruled prior to the 2024 election that these types of ballots were not to be counted.

Despite the court ruling, the Bucks County Election Board is including the disqualified ballots in their county over the objection of its one Republican member. Led by Diane Ellis-Marseglia, the board appears intent on breaking the law to push incumbent Senator Bob Casey Jr. ahead of his Republican challenger Dave McCormick. Numerous media outlets have declared the latter the winner, and McCormick currently leads by over 25,000 votes.

“I think we all know that precedent by a court doesn’t matter anymore in this country,” Ellis-Marseglia declared at Thursday’s board meeting, apparently referencing the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. She added: “People violate laws any time they want. So, for me, if I violate this law, it’s because I want a court to pay attention. There’s nothing more important than counting votes.”

The actions taken by Ellis-Marseglia and her fellow Democrats in Pennsylvania—possibly under the guidance of Democratic Party election lawyer Marc Elias—appear to be a flagrant attempt to undermine the law and U.S. election results. Notably, in Arizona, Michigan, and Georgia—among other states—President Donald J. Trump and his allies have faced prosecution over attempts to substitute slates of state electors. The latter is arguably legitimate and legal under the color of law, while Ellis-Marseglia and the Bucks County Election Board openly admit they are intentionally breaking the law.

WATCH:

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Democrats on the Bucks County, Pennsylvania election board are attempting to include the tabulation of mail-in ballots where voters failed to sign one of the necessary boxes. The five-to-two Democrat-controlled State Supreme Court ruled prior to the 2024 election that these types of ballots were not to be counted. show more
November 15, 2024
News

Vax Stocks DOWN Amidst RFK HHS Fears.

Shares of major vaccine manufacturers fell in premarket trading following the announcement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the prospective Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) under President-elect Donald Trump. Kennedy, known for his commitment to ending America’s chronic disease epidemic and skepticism of mass vaccinations, is causing panic among Big Pharma executives.

Prominent pharmaceutical corporations such as Moderna, Novavax, and BioNTech showed declines exceeding two percent in early trading in New York. Across the Atlantic, European companies like Sanofi and GSK experienced similar downward trends. Analysts attributed these declines to concerns over Kennedy’s potential to disrupt established ties between Big Pharma and government agencies. Kennedy has led initiatives questioning the integrity and effectiveness of federal agencies in vaccine oversight.

While there is now a Republican-majority Senate, speculation remains about Kennedy’s confirmation prospects. Some, like Rick Weissenstein of the TD Cowen investment banking corporation, believe he might not be confirmed, though a recess appointment could be possible.

Despite media hysteria over Kennedy’s vaccine skepticism, outlets such as POLITICO once touted the former Democrat possibly joining Barack Obama’s administration. In 2008, it was reported that his appointment to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would please then-Senator Hillary Clinton, given his background as an environmental lawyer fighting for clean rivers and other improvements.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Shares of major vaccine manufacturers fell in premarket trading following the announcement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the prospective Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) under President-elect Donald Trump. Kennedy, known for his commitment to ending America's chronic disease epidemic and skepticism of mass vaccinations, is causing panic among Big Pharma executives. show more
November 15, 2024
William Upton
News

Only ‘Queer, Trans, & Latiné’ Need Apply According to Staffer in D.C. Mayor’s Office.

A Washington, D.C. city government employee in Mayor Muriel Bowser‘s office is pushing specifically for “queer, trans, and Latiné folks” to apply for government jobs—seemingly excluding heterosexuals and others. Alexis Vida Rangel, the Director of Operations for the D.C. Mayor, made the potentially discriminatory remarks in a post on the professional networking website LinkedIn.

“Queer folks, trans folks, and Latiné folks in DC: If you or someone you know is looking for work, please consider District government,” Vida Rangel wrote, adding: “With a workforce of more than 37,000 people, there are all kinds of positions available and new postings all the time. Whether on the political appointments side or the career service side, I’m happy to share resources, help navigate what’s available, and sharpen your resume & interview skills.”

While not explicitly discriminatory, as Vida Rangel’s post does not appear to be limiting applicants overtly, it is still concerning that a government employee is seemingly attempting to circumvent equal opportunity employment provisions. Additionally, overt political posts by Vida Rangel on LinkedIn—co-founded by anti-Trump billionaire and Epstein Island guest Reid Hoffman—are fairly common and raise concerns about impartiality.

Following last week’s 2024 presidential election, the D.C. government employee wrote: “The next few years are going to be devastating for people me, with WH and Senate leadership focused on demonizing my communities. My eyes and my hopes are on the remaining House races. The House majority will tell us exactly how bad this is going to be.”

Image by Ted Eytan.

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A Washington, D.C. city government employee in Mayor Muriel Bowser's office is pushing specifically for "queer, trans, and Latiné folks" to apply for government jobs—seemingly excluding heterosexuals and others. Alexis Vida Rangel, the Director of Operations for the D.C. Mayor, made the potentially discriminatory remarks in a post on the professional networking website LinkedIn. show more
November 15, 2024
News

Boat Supplier to Migrant Smugglers Arrested.

A Turkish man suspected of supplying equipment to people smugglers has been apprehended at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. The 44-year-old suspect is accused of being a major provider of small boats and engines to smugglers operating in northern France and Belgium, who have ferried tens of thousands of boat migrants to England.

According to Britain’s National Crime Agency (NCA), the man transported supplies from Turkey, stored them in Germany, and then moved them to northern France. Authorities managed to detain him upon learning of his travel from Turkey to the Netherlands. Following his arrest, he faces extradition to Belgium for human smuggling charges.

Britain’s Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer claims the arrest is a crucial “piece of the jigsaw” in tackling illegal Channel crossings. However, deportations remain low, and English Channel crossings have actually accelerated since Labour took power in July. Despite Starmer’s claims he will “smash the gangs,” his refusal to turn away or remove boat migrants at scale means the smugglers’ business model will remain profitable.

The ongoing Channel crisis is taking a dire toll, with over 50 lives lost this year and more than 32,000 individuals making the hazardous journey across the English Channel in 2024, surpassing last year’s total of 29,437 crossings.

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A Turkish man suspected of supplying equipment to people smugglers has been apprehended at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. The 44-year-old suspect is accused of being a major provider of small boats and engines to smugglers operating in northern France and Belgium, who have ferried tens of thousands of boat migrants to England. show more
November 15, 2024
Election 2024
Media

Anti-Trump Editor of Historic Magazine Faces Reckoning.

Laura Helmuth has stepped down from her role as editor-in-chief of Scientific American. The magazine, recognized as the oldest continuously published periodical in the United States since its inception in 1845, announced her departure on Thursday. Helmuth’s exit follows a series of foul-mouthed posts she made online attacking supporters of President-elect Donald J. Trump.

The remarks on X alternative Bluesky, which were later deleted, included attacks on notable Trump allies, such as Vice President-elect J.D. Vance. “As a stepparent, stepchild, half-sib and half-aunt I just cannot WAIT for whoever Kamala Harris’s VP pick is,” she said following Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate, adding: “Kick J.D. Vance’s bigoted, misogynistic, white supremacist carcass to the f***ing MOON.”

As Trump’s election win was unfolding, she posted, “I apologize to younger voters that my Gen X is so full of f***ing fascists,” adding: “Solidarity to everybody whose meanest, dumbest, most bigoted high-school classmates are celebrating early results because f**k them to the moon and back.”

She also described the State of Indiana as “racist and sexist” and branded vaccine skeptics “f***ing ghouls.”

Helmuth apologized for her posts and described them as an inappropriate reaction to the election results, asserting that her comments did not represent the views of Scientific American or its staff. She claimed to be committed to impartiality and respectful dialogue in media.

Previously, Scientific American stirred controversy with its first presidential endorsement in 2020, supporting Joe Biden, and continued endorsement of Democratic candidates, including Kamala Harris, in September. In addition to this political activism, readers have questioned the magazine’s increasing focus on social issues like race and gender.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Laura Helmuth has stepped down from her role as editor-in-chief of Scientific American. The magazine, recognized as the oldest continuously published periodical in the United States since its inception in 1845, announced her departure on Thursday. Helmuth's exit follows a series of foul-mouthed posts she made online attacking supporters of President-elect Donald J. Trump. show more
November 14, 2024
William Upton
Data
Immigration

American Voters Overwhelming Support President-Elect Trump’s Plan to Deport Illegal Immigrants.

A new survey of likely voters suggests an unprecedented level of support for President-elect Donald J. Trump’s plan to deport the over 20 million illegal immigrants residing in the United States. Trump has stated that the initial phase will begin with the deportation of individuals identified as dangerous and violent criminals—including members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA).

The poll, conducted by Rassmussen Reports following the 2024 presidential election, indicates 76 percent of respondents believe it is important that the government stop illegal immigration. Additionally, 64 percent of likely voters responding to the survey say they approve of President-elect Trump’s plan to enact “the largest deportation program in American history.”

Voters also indicated they overwhelmingly believe that Trump will make good on his deportation pledge, with 72 percent saying it is likely “that Trump will keep his promise.”

Some of the strongest support for a government crackdown on illegal immigration comes from Hispanic voters, with 70 percent saying stopping individuals from unlawfully entering the United States is important to them. Hispanic voters, by the same percentage, also say they approve of Trump’s deportation plans.

Even among Democrats, border security is an important issue. According to the Rassmussen Reports data, 61 percent of Democrat likely voters say stopping illegal immigration is important to them. Nearly 40 percent of Democrats say they approve of Trump’s plan to deport the over 20 million illegal immigrants currently in the United States.

The data suggests that President-elect Trump has strong national and bipartisan support to act swiftly and aggressively to end the nation’s illegal immigration crisis at the southern border and remove those who have unlawfully entered the country. Earlier this week, Trump announced the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Tom Homan, will oversee the deportation program as his border and immigration czar.

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A new survey of likely voters suggests an unprecedented level of support for President-elect Donald J. Trump's plan to deport the over 20 million illegal immigrants residing in the United States. Trump has stated that the initial phase will begin with the deportation of individuals identified as dangerous and violent criminals—including members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TdA). show more