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January 16, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Crime
Media

Anti-Trump WaPo Cartoonist Arrested on Child Porn Charges.

A far-left anti-Trump Washington Post cartoonist has been arrested by police in Sacramento, California, on suspicion of child pornography offenses following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCEMC). Pulitzer Prize winner Darrin Bell was arrested on Wednesday, January 15, after investigators discovered 134 videos of child sex abuse material (CSAM) on an account Bell is linked to, along with AI-generated child pornography.

The arrest marks the first time an individual has been arrested in Sacramento for possessing AI-generated CSAM since it became illegal after a law change this year.

Bell is known for his cartoons attacking President-elect Donald J. Trump and his supporters in the past, once claiming Trump “desecrated” Arlington National Cemetery. In one cartoon, he suggested Republicans, represented by elephants, were “grooming” children into “bigotry.” In another instance, a Bell cartoon likened Trump’s supporters—who are concerned about grooming—to Nazi Party members in Germany.

He is currently being held on $1 million bail and is expected to appear in court on Friday, January 17.

NOT ALONE.

The case is just the latest of a far-left figure in the United States being arrested on charges relating to child abuse material or child abuse more broadly.

Former Oregon Mayor and Joe Biden donor Dennis “Denny” Doyle pleaded guilty to CSAM possession in 2022, while former Arizona Democrat state lawmaker Otoniel “Tony” Navarrete was sentenced last year for molesting a young boy.

Patrick Wojahn, a former Democrat mayor of College Park, Maryland, and friend of outgoing Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, also pleaded guilty to dozens of child abuse charges.

Wojahn received a 30-year prison sentence after an agreement with prosecutors when he admitted to 140 counts of possession and distribution of CSAM.

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A far-left anti-Trump Washington Post cartoonist has been arrested by police in Sacramento, California, on suspicion of child pornography offenses following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCEMC). Pulitzer Prize winner Darrin Bell was arrested on Wednesday, January 15, after investigators discovered 134 videos of child sex abuse material (CSAM) on an account Bell is linked to, along with AI-generated child pornography. show more
Border Invasion
January 15, 2025
Immigration

UN NGOs Plan to Fuel Mass Migration Despite Trump’s Planned Border Crackdown.

A network of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and United Nations-affiliated groups plan on continuing to use American taxpayer dollars to aid illegal immigrants attempting to unlawfully cross the U.S. southern border despite President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pledge to tighten border controls. According to a document produced by the Regional Interagency Coordination Platform for Refugees and Migrants of Venezuela—a joint project of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization For Migration (IOM-UN Migration)—230 NGOs and 14 UN-affiliated agencies will use their 2025 funding to support continued mass migration into the United States.

The planning document calls for $1.4 billion to be budgeted for assisting an estimated 2.3 million illegal immigrants expected to surge toward the U.S. border with Mexico. Additionally, the 2025-2026 “Regional Refugee and Migrant Response Plan” (RMRP) details funding allocations for various services like cash assistance, food provision, and health services to support migrants on their trek through 17 Latin American nations.

Led by the UNHCR and the UN’s IOM, the initiative began in 2019 to aid Venezuelan migrants but now extends its support to a wider migrant population. In 2023, the network received $1.72 billion in funding, dropping slightly to $1.6 billion in 2024. The UN projects a total budget of $1.2 billion for 2026.

Despite the NGO network’s confidence in continuing their financial support for mass illegal immigration, the groups are increasingly coming under U.S. Congressional scrutiny. The National Pulse previously reported former Representative Matt Gaetz introduced legislation that would strip Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax-exempt status from nonprofit and non-government organizations assisting migrants who cross the U.S. border illegally. Likewise, Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX) has voiced intent to collaborate with President-elect Trump to stop U.S. funds from enabling what he calls a threat to national sovereignty.

The National Pulse has documented the extensive network of both independent and UN-affiliated NGOs that actively aid and abet the unlawful entry of immigrants into the U.S. using American taxpayer dollars. While the planning document acknowledges Trump’s election, it largely ignores the President-elect’s plans to change U.S. immigration policy drastically.

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A network of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and United Nations-affiliated groups plan on continuing to use American taxpayer dollars to aid illegal immigrants attempting to unlawfully cross the U.S. southern border despite President-elect Donald J. Trump's pledge to tighten border controls. According to a document produced by the Regional Interagency Coordination Platform for Refugees and Migrants of Venezuela—a joint project of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organization For Migration (IOM-UN Migration)—230 NGOs and 14 UN-affiliated agencies will use their 2025 funding to support continued mass migration into the United States. show more
January 15, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
War
World

Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas, Hostages to be Freed.

President-elect Donald J. Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal and a return of Israeli hostages after over a year of conflict in the wake of the October 7 attacks. Trump announced the ceasefire on his social media platform Truth Social, stating, “WE HAVE A DEAL FOR THE HOSTAGES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THEY WILL BE RELEASED SHORTLY. THANK YOU!”

In a follow-up post, Trump credited the “epic ceasefire agreement” to his election victory in November and promised that Gaza would never be a haven of terrorism again.

“We will continue promoting PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH throughout the region, as we build upon the momentum of this ceasefire to further expand the Historic Abraham Accords. This is only the beginning of great things to come for America, and indeed, the World!” Trump said.

Israeli media confirmed that the Israeli government will convene to approve the deal on Thursday, January 16.

The deal was negotiated in Qatar, which harbored Hamas’ leadership for years until they left in November of last year. The three-stage agreement will see 33 of the 98 hostages released in the deal’s first phase. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have also begun preparations to partially withdraw from Gaza.

The Israeli Supreme Court will have 24 hours to permit an appeal to the ceasefire agreement, meaning the end of hostilities would begin on Friday.

The ceasefire is a significant diplomatic victory for President-elect Trump, coming days before he officially takes office. Freeing the hostages from Hamas and ending the conflict was a major foreign policy promise of the Trump campaign, along with ending the war between Ukraine and Russia.

Trump has already signaled interest in meeting Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and engaging in serious negotiations to end the conflict.

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President-elect Donald J. Trump has announced that Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire deal and a return of Israeli hostages after over a year of conflict in the wake of the October 7 attacks. Trump announced the ceasefire on his social media platform Truth Social, stating, "WE HAVE A DEAL FOR THE HOSTAGES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THEY WILL BE RELEASED SHORTLY. THANK YOU!" show more
Trump Border Mass Deportations
January 15, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Immigration

‘Trump No Longer Hesitant to Use Military for Border Control’ Says Ex-DHS Sec.

Former Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Ken Cuccinelli has suggested President-elect Donald J. Trump will not hesitate to use the U.S. military at the southern border. In an interview with Tara Palmeri, Cuccinelli stated that the incoming Trump administration benefits from the legal channels and court decisions around the prior “Muslim” travel ban in Trump’s first term, which could give the administration greater leeway.

“When you deploy the military, that’s Article 2 presidential authority,” Cuccinelli said, adding, “He doesn’t have to let anybody in between the legal port of entry under any circumstances, and he can deploy the military to stop the invasion.”

Cuccinelli added that even if Mexico had not declared war on the United States, it did not mean the situation could not be regarded as an invasion. “We’ve been invaded here for years now, and the United States has the authority to defend itself,” he said.

He also accuses Mexico of violating international law by allowing cartels to operate, stating the cartels have made a fortune from human trafficking across the border and have used the money to purchase military-grade weapons. “The president doesn’t need any additional authority than that provided by Article 2 of the Constitution,” he argued.

President-elect Trump stated shortly after his election victory that he plans to declare a state of national emergency at the border and use the military to aid in mass deportation efforts.

He has also left open the possibility of deploying the military for other U.S. interests, including taking back control of the U.S.-built Panama Canal.

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Former Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Ken Cuccinelli has suggested President-elect Donald J. Trump will not hesitate to use the U.S. military at the southern border. In an interview with Tara Palmeri, Cuccinelli stated that the incoming Trump administration benefits from the legal channels and court decisions around the prior "Muslim" travel ban in Trump's first term, which could give the administration greater leeway. show more
January 15, 2025
Immigration
News
Politics
World

Police Investigate Populists Over Mock Deportation Air Tickets.

Police are investigating the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after a local branch created mock boarding passes for deportation flights, allegedly leaving them in the mailboxes of migrant-background residents in the city of Karlsruhe. The “ticket” features a boarding date coinciding with Germany’s upcoming general election on February 23, with leftists accusing the party of inciting hatred.

Karlsruhe Mayor Frank Mentrup criticized the flyer for causing fear, a tactic he argues should not be part of campaigns. The AfD defended its actions, insisting the material was distributed to all voters, not only migrants.

Polls show the AfD in second place ahead of next year’s elections, with over one in five voters supporting the party. It leads the governing Social Democrats and their current and former coalition partners in the Greens and neoliberal Free Democrats, and could double its current number of seats in the German legislature.

Migration remains a pivotal issue in Germany as debates on mass deportations or “remigration” intensify. Even Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged to enhance the deportation process for rejected asylum seekers following a terrorist attack at a diversity festival in Solingen, in which a Syrian Islamist stabbed multiple people to death.

According to data from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), asylum applications in Germany decreased in 2024. However, Germany still led Europe, with 235,925 applications in 2024.

The AfD has recently embraced “remigration” policies that could see large deportations of illegals and criminal migrants. The populist Freedom Party of Austria (FPOe), which won last year’s Austrian national election, previously took this stance. FPOe leader Herbert Kickl is expected to become the country’s new Chancellor if he can form a coalition government.

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Police are investigating the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party after a local branch created mock boarding passes for deportation flights, allegedly leaving them in the mailboxes of migrant-background residents in the city of Karlsruhe. The "ticket" features a boarding date coinciding with Germany's upcoming general election on February 23, with leftists accusing the party of inciting hatred. show more
January 15, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Crime
UK

Pride Flags Permanently Removed from Tube Station Due to Vandalism.

A council in London, England, removed Pride flags in response to repeated vandalism. Between June and July, a vandal defaced the flags painted on the ground outside Forest Park station four times. Surveillance footage showed an unidentified individual defacing the flags with black, white, and red paint. A medical mask, hooded jacket, and gloves concealed his appearance.

“The Met takes all incidents of homophobic and transphobic hate crime, including criminal damage, extremely seriously,” the capital’s main police force, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. They added, “A thorough investigation was held following four incidents in 2024 in which painted Pride flags were vandalized in Forest Gate”—despite the fact the city is being overtaken by a surge in knife crime, violent crime generally, and per capita crime—but “No suspects have been identified and the investigation has been closed.”

Initial reports of the vandalism date back to March 9. Subsequent vandalism occurred on June 23, June 26, and July 19. In August, authorities received a fifth report. However, they surmised that the person involved was attempting to restore the flag, not further vandalize it.

Newham Council removed the vandalized flags and substituted them with Pride wraps on street lights around the area.

Only 36.8 percent of London residents are White British—likely fewer, accounting for people who did not answer the census. It faces growing social issues, including the highest number of sexual orientation hate crime offenses in England. The fact that many Londoners have roots in countries with homophobic attitudes is likely a key factor in this.

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A council in London, England, removed Pride flags in response to repeated vandalism. Between June and July, a vandal defaced the flags painted on the ground outside Forest Park station four times. Surveillance footage showed an unidentified individual defacing the flags with black, white, and red paint. A medical mask, hooded jacket, and gloves concealed his appearance. show more
January 15, 2025
William Upton
News

Trump’s Energy Sec Nominee to Reveal Bold Energy Dominance Strategy at Confirmation Hearing.

President Donald J. Trump‘s nominee to lead the Department of Energy will lay out the America First leader’s bold and aggressive vision to unleash American energy independence. According to prepared remarks that Chris Wright—tapped by Trump to serve as Secretary of Energy—will deliver at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, the incoming presidential administration aims to reestablish America’s dominance of global energy markets, restart cutting-edge energy research, and slash burdensome regulations.

“To compete globally, we must expand energy production, including commercial nuclear and liquified natural gas, and cut the cost of energy,” Wright’s prepared remarks set to be delivered before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources read. The energy secretary nominee continues: “Energy is the essential agent of change that enables everything that we do. A low-energy society is poor. A highly energized society can bring health, wealth, and opportunity for all.”

Wright, the founder and CEO of Liberty Energy, is expected to stress the importance of American energy policy as a critical component of national security, especially in terms of research and development of new technologies and independence from foreign energy sources. The expansion of affordable energy sources is thought to be key to furthering the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution sweeping the globe and restoring America’s role as a key manufacturer of semiconductors.

Once confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Wright will face a tall task in undoing several crippling Biden government energy policies. In the closing days of his presidency, Joe Biden issued a drilling ban over large swaths of America’s offshore territory. This significantly reduces the areas where oil and natural gas exploration can occur. Additionally, Wright is expected to lead the charge on ending Biden’s liquified natural gas export restrictions enacted early last year.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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President Donald J. Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Energy will lay out the America First leader's bold and aggressive vision to unleash American energy independence. According to prepared remarks that Chris Wright—tapped by Trump to serve as Secretary of Energy—will deliver at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday, the incoming presidential administration aims to reestablish America's dominance of global energy markets, restart cutting-edge energy research, and slash burdensome regulations. show more
January 15, 2025
Election 2024
News
Politics

Planned Parenthood Chapter Faces IRS Complaint Over Alleged Harris Campaign Offer.

A chapter of the abortionist organization Planned Parenthood could face having its tax-exempt status stripped after it was revealed they allowed members of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign to use their premises as a workspace. The claims were made in a complaint submitted in December to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by 40 Days for Life, a prominent pro-life organization. The complaint alleges “potentially prohibited political activities” that could affect Planned Parenthood Florida’s tax-exempt status.

In an interview, Shawn Carney, CEO of 40 Days for Life, stated that his organization has witnessed numerous violations by Planned Parenthood due to their presence at abortion facilities nationwide. Carney claimed the Sarasota office provided promotional materials and space for the Democratic campaign, an activity not permitted under the 501(c)(3) status.

Planned Parenthood Florida has not responded to the allegations. Carney noted the distribution of materials promoting events like “Tim Walz Tuesdays,” emphasizing it as a clear violation due to its exclusion of Republican candidates. The 42-page IRS complaint also criticizes Planned Parenthood’s deviation from permissible lobbying, highlighting instances of campaign staffers photographed entering the Sarasota facility.

Last summer, a separate complaint was filed by Carney’s group regarding a mobile abortion bus operated by Planned Parenthood, which was in proximity to the Democratic National Convention (DNC).

The complaint is just the latest case of potential wrongdoing by Planned Parenthood, which has also been accused of trading the corpses of aborted babies to the University of California San Diego (UCSD) in exchange for royalties from their research.

Image by SHYCITYNikon

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A chapter of the abortionist organization Planned Parenthood could face having its tax-exempt status stripped after it was revealed they allowed members of the Kamala Harris presidential campaign to use their premises as a workspace. The claims were made in a complaint submitted in December to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by 40 Days for Life, a prominent pro-life organization. The complaint alleges "potentially prohibited political activities" that could affect Planned Parenthood Florida's tax-exempt status. show more
January 15, 2025
William Upton
Immigration

Border Encounters Drop to Lowest Daily Average Since July 2020 Ahead of Trump’s Inauguration.

Daily encounters with illegal immigrants at the U.S. southern border in December hit their lowest average since July 2020. The decline is likely due to the impending inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump, who has pledged to enact comprehensive security measures at the border and organize the mass deportation of illegal immigrants present in the United States.

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the total number of unlawful immigrants crossing the border and encountered by federal immigration officials was 96,000 last month. Illegal immigration encounters can be seasonal, with peak crossings occurring in the spring and summer and declining as the weather cools. However, the Biden government insists the decline in encounters is due to border security measures enacted after the unchecked flow of illegal immigrants became a contentious presidential campaign issue.

“Our approach has been tough, humane, legal, and effective,” Biden DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas insisted during a recent press conference. Despite the drop, border encounters during much of outgoing President Joe Biden’s term in office hit all-time records. Between October 2023 and February 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) logged one million encounters with illegal immigrants. Late last year, border agents saw a concerning surge in Chinese illegal immigrants attempting to enter the country unlawfully.

Trump is pushing lawmakers on Capitol Hill to take up a budget reconciliation bill to help his incoming administration begin the removal of tens of millions of unlawful immigrants currently residing in the United States. However, there are some concerns that provisions from legislation expanding work visas and granting amnesty to many illegal immigrants could sneak into the reconciliation measure. Sponsored by Representative Maria Salazar (R-FL), the Dignity Act would drastically expand H-1B visa caps while making it more difficult to deport some illegals already in the United States.

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Daily encounters with illegal immigrants at the U.S. southern border in December hit their lowest average since July 2020. The decline is likely due to the impending inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump, who has pledged to enact comprehensive security measures at the border and organize the mass deportation of illegal immigrants present in the United States. show more
January 14, 2025
Politics
War
World

WATCH: Pro-Hamas Demonstrators Heckle Blinken During Gaza Ceasefire Briefing.

The Biden government’s Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, was repeatedly heckled by pro-Hamas protestors during a press conference on Tuesday laying out details regarding a pending ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Islamic terror group that controls Gaza. Blinken, in addition, laid out plans for the rebuilding and future governance of the Gaza territory once hostilities between Hamas and Israel conclude.

While Blinken was speaking, a protester interrupted, accusing him of having a legacy tied to genocide. The protester loudly shouted, “Secretary Blinken, your legacy will be genocide. You will forever be known as Bloody Blinken, Secretary of Genocide. You have the blood of hundreds of thousands of innocent people on your hands.” Blinken responded by acknowledging the protester, meekly stating, “Thank you. I respect your views; please allow me to share mine.”

Since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas following the latter’s barbaric October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks against the Jewish State, pro-Hamas protestors have repeatedly targeted Biden government officials over their perceived support for Israel. Anger at leading national Democrats over what far-left activists call a genocide in Gaza likely cost Vice President Kamala Harris thousands of votes in Michigan—a critical swing state—during the 2024 presidential election.

A CEASEFIRE DEAL?

Blinken’s plan suggests a collaborative approach involving both local and international stakeholders in the governance and restoration of Gaza. The proposed framework aims to address immediate humanitarian needs while laying the groundwork for longer-term stability. However, it is unlikely Israel or Hamas will take up the Biden government plan, with President-elect Donald J. Trump slated to assume control of the White House in less than a week.

Meanwhile, the tentative framework of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to clear the way for an exchange of prisoners and hostages held by the two factions. President-elect Trump has declared the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas to be paramount, suggesting if they fail to return the individuals held since late 2023, the repercussions would be dire.

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The Biden government's Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, was repeatedly heckled by pro-Hamas protestors during a press conference on Tuesday laying out details regarding a pending ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Islamic terror group that controls Gaza. Blinken, in addition, laid out plans for the rebuilding and future governance of the Gaza territory once hostilities between Hamas and Israel conclude. show more