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October 10, 2024
William Upton
Crime
Election 2024

REPORT: AZ Senate Candidate’s Drug Trafficking Father Arrested for Punching Landlady.

Representative Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), the 2024 Democratic Party nominee for U.S. Senate in Arizona, is facing increasing scrutiny over his Mexican father’s criminal behavior, both past and present. Jose Angel Marinelarena was arrested on March 3, 2024, for battery after assaulting his landlady in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, Gallego admitted last week that his father is a “convicted drug dealer.”

According to an arrest report obtained by investigative journalist Laura Loomer, Jose Angel Marinelarena punched Edyta Jagas twice in the face this past Spring after the woman confronted him over unpaid rent. Additionally, the 69-year-old Marinelarena, a Mexican immigrant, has a prior conviction for drug trafficking with alleged ties to the violent Juarez cartel in Mexico. Gallego claims that he has no relationship with his father.

Gallego’s Republican opponent, Kari Lake, has repeatedly blasted the Democratic Congressman for his support for the Biden-Harris government’s open borders policies. In addition, Lake has raised Marinelarena’s ties to the Mexican drug cartels, suggesting Gallego and his father’s relationship might not be as distant as the Congressman suggests.

“We need to be calling out what [Gallego] is about. I want to confront the cartels… I want to end the cartels,” Lake said at a news conference last Saturday. “He will never confront the cartels; he is controlled by them. He has close family members who are drug traffickers.”

Polling in the Arizona Senate election shows a tight race. The latest survey has Gallego narrowly leading with 50 percent of the vote to Lake’s 46 percent. Meanwhile, President Donald J. Trump has consistently led Vice President Kamala Harris in the state—raising concerns among Democrats that Trump’s coattails could be enough to secure a win for Lake as well.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Representative Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), the 2024 Democratic Party nominee for U.S. Senate in Arizona, is facing increasing scrutiny over his Mexican father's criminal behavior, both past and present. Jose Angel Marinelarena was arrested on March 3, 2024, for battery after assaulting his landlady in Chicago, Illinois. Additionally, Gallego admitted last week that his father is a "convicted drug dealer." show more
October 10, 2024
Jack Montgomery
News

Trump Sheltered 275+ Linemen at His Doral Resort Ahead of Hurricane Milton.

Former President Donald J. Trump is once again stepping up to help in a time of crisis, opening the Trump National Doral Miami resort to host around 275 linemen preparing to restore power after the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton. Trump’s resort, located in South Florida, is expected to avoid the worst of the storm.

Eric Trump announced on social media Wednesday that the resort will serve as temporary housing for the hardworking men and women who will be critical in restoring power to the state. “Honored to have 275 incredible linemen at [Trump Doral] as they get ready to respond to the aftermath of Hurricane Milton! You are amazing and the Trump Family, and entire state of Florida, appreciates you!” wrote the former president’s son.

“This is another example of the Trump family’s amazing generosity,” said Karoline Leavitt, national press secretary for Trump’s 2024 campaign. “They truly care for the hardworking people of this country.”

Milton is just the latest hurricane to hit the region. It follows Hurricane Helene, which left a trail of devastation across Florida’s Gulf Coast and parts of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.

HARRIS.

Vice President Kamala Harris has been feuding with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis—who challenged Trump for the Republican nomination but has since endorsed him—amid the hurricanes. She accuses the governor of playing “political games” by not taking her calls during the crisis.

However, DeSantis says the “delusional” Democratic presidential nominee never called him during any of the storms Florida faced prior to her presidential candidacy, stressing she has no role in the relevant chain of command in any case.

The Florida governor says he has been in touch with President Joe Biden and the leadership of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Biden confirms he has been in touch with DeSantis regarding both hurricanes.

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Former President Donald J. Trump is once again stepping up to help in a time of crisis, opening the Trump National Doral Miami resort to host around 275 linemen preparing to restore power after the devastating impact of Hurricane Milton. Trump’s resort, located in South Florida, is expected to avoid the worst of the storm. show more
October 10, 2024
Election Integrity
Lawfare

Georgia Election Workers Demand Rudy Giuliani’s Yankees World Series Rings.

Andrew Giuliani has filed court documents to assert his ownership of four World Series rings, originally given to his father, Rudy Giuliani, by the New York Yankees following their championships in 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000. The rings are at the center of a legal dispute involving a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani by Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. The judgment stems from allegations Giuliani made about fraud in the 2020 presidential election, which Freeman and Moss argued caused them to face significant threats.

Andrew Giuliani, who ran for New York governor as a Republican in 2022, argues that his father gifted him the rings in 2018, according to court filings in Manhattan. He seeks to prevent Freeman and Moss from acquiring the rings as part of their efforts to collect on the defamation judgment. A judge has allowed Andrew Giuliani to intervene in this case.

Rudy Giuliani, hailed as “America’s Mayor” for his leadership in New York City following the September 11 terrorist attacks, is facing attempts to seize property such as his Manhattan apartment and jewelry collection, including the World Series rings. He is appealing the defamation judgment, arguing his statements on 2020 election fraud fall under free speech protections. He also contends that Freeman and Moss did not demonstrate “actual malice” on his part, a necessary component for winning defamation cases.

Freeman and Moss’s legal team has accused Rudy Giuliani of evading efforts to collect the exorbitant judgment through various legal maneuvers. Their litigation to secure the assets is proceeding with a hearing set for October 17.

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Andrew Giuliani has filed court documents to assert his ownership of four World Series rings, originally given to his father, Rudy Giuliani, by the New York Yankees following their championships in 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000. The rings are at the center of a legal dispute involving a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani by Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss. The judgment stems from allegations Giuliani made about fraud in the 2020 presidential election, which Freeman and Moss argued caused them to face significant threats. show more
October 10, 2024
Culture
Education
Sports

Students Plan Walkout Over Trans Athletes in Girls’ Sports.

High school students across New York are organizing a statewide walkout on October 24 to protest the inclusion of transgender athletes in girls’ sports. The Coalition to Protect Kids is spearheading the ‘Walk Off for Fairness Day’ event. The Catholic Church and conservative groups have also announced their support for it.

The demonstration comes amid debate over Proposition 1 on the November ballot. This measure, known as the Equal Rights Amendment, would codify abortion into the New York State Constitution but also includes language that could allow male-born athletes identifying as females to participate in girls’ and women’s sports, disadvantaging female athletes.

Ayesha Kreutz, spokeswoman for The Coalition to Protect Kids, emphasizes that ‘Walk Off for Fairness Day’ offers a platform for young women to voice their concerns. According to Kreutz, many female athletes feel pressured to remain silent on the issue.

New York Republican Party chairman Ed Cox states that Prop 1 would undermine Title IX protections. He notes it could potentially impact scholarships and opportunities for female athletes.

The walkout comes just months after a judge in Virginia ruled that a transgender male could join the girls’ tennis team at a school in the state after a local school district attempted to prevent them.

Biologically male athletes have routinely demonstrated advantages when playing against females, including at this year’s Summer Olympics, when the women’s 145-pound boxing gold medal was won by a person who previously failed gender tests.

Image by Lucas Werkmeister.

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High school students across New York are organizing a statewide walkout on October 24 to protest the inclusion of transgender athletes in girls' sports. The Coalition to Protect Kids is spearheading the 'Walk Off for Fairness Day' event. The Catholic Church and conservative groups have also announced their support for it. show more
October 10, 2024
News
Sports

Lefty Sports Blog Deadspin Smeared a Child for ‘Blackface’ – A Judge Said the Defamation Suit Will Continue.

A judge in Delaware has denied Deadspin’s request to dismiss a defamation lawsuit over an article published by former Deadspin writer Carron J. Phillips, accusing a young NFL fan of wearing blackface at a Kansas City Chiefs game.

The article featured an image of Holden Armenta, age nine, who was wearing a Native American headdress and painted half his face black and the other half red. Deadspin, which also criticized the headdress, initially displayed only the black-painted side of Holden’s face in its coverage.

Published in 2023, the Deadspin article remained unchanged for 11 days. “It takes a lot to disrespect two groups of people at once. But on Sunday afternoon in Las Vegas, a Kansas City Chiefs fan found a way to hate Black people and the Native Americans at the same time,” it declared.

The Armenta family demanded a retraction, but Deadspin only added an editor’s note after legal threats. Phillips’s piece continued to assert that the child was perpetuating racism, which the Armenta family disputes, noting Holden is Native American.

The lawsuit, initiated in February, accuses Deadspin and Phillips of making baseless allegations to stimulate attention and create a politically charged narrative. Judge Sean Lugg indicated that assertions in Deadspin’s article were actionable as false accusations rather than protected opinions. He stated Deadspin’s implication of racial hatred by the young fan crossed into defamation territory.

In March, G/O Media sold Deadspin to Lineup Publishing. Following the acquisition, Lineup Publishing dismissed Deadspin’s staff, including Phillips.

Following the article’s publication, the Armentas claimed to have received threatening messages, including death threats toward Holden. In an appearance on Fox News last year, the child said the situation was “scary” and made him “nervous.”

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A judge in Delaware has denied Deadspin's request to dismiss a defamation lawsuit over an article published by former Deadspin writer Carron J. Phillips, accusing a young NFL fan of wearing blackface at a Kansas City Chiefs game. show more
October 10, 2024
Immigration
News

Bin Laden’s Son Barred from France for Terror Advocacy.

Omar bin Laden, son of the late al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, has been permanently banned from entering France, according to a recent announcement by Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau. Omar, aged 43, had been residing in Normandy, indulging in landscape painting, until his residency was revoked in October 2023. The revocation followed controversial social media posts that coincided with the anniversary of his father’s death, with French authorities accusing him of glorifying terrorism.

Retailleau declared via X (formerly Twitter) that Omar bin Laden “won’t return to France for any reason whatsoever” due to comments on social media promoting terrorism. The prefecture of Orne issued a directive for his expulsion, a decision upheld by French courts on national security grounds. Omar, married to British national Zaina Mohamad Al-Sabah since 2006, has been living in Domfront-en-Poiraie since 2018.

Omar’s agent, Pascal Martin, expressed concern over Omar’s psychological health and criticized the ban as “inconceivable.” He highlighted Omar’s struggles as the son of the infamous terrorist, noting his disavowal of Osama bin Laden’s actions. Despite this denouncement, Omar has described his father as having a “kind heart.”

French Interior Minister Retailleau’s decision aligns with his commitment to tighten immigration controls and counter political Islam. Retailleau has stated that French laws may be altered to ensure public safety.

Omar, who spent his early years in Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan, is reportedly the only one among Osama bin Laden’s 24 children to denounce him publicly. Omar’s application to reside in the United Kingdom was denied in 2008. He initially gained media attention in the 2000s, expressing aspirations to meet the Pope.

Image by Maher Attar/Sygma/Corbis.

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Omar bin Laden, son of the late al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, has been permanently banned from entering France, according to a recent announcement by Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau. Omar, aged 43, had been residing in Normandy, indulging in landscape painting, until his residency was revoked in October 2023. The revocation followed controversial social media posts that coincided with the anniversary of his father’s death, with French authorities accusing him of glorifying terrorism. show more
October 9, 2024
News

Hurricane Milton Hits West Florida Tonight.

Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm with winds on the verge of becoming a Category 5, is projected to hit Florida’s west coast late this evening or early Thursday morning. Landfall is predicted to occur between Tampa and Fort Myers, with a high possibility of a direct hit on the coastal city of Sarasota. Currently, six million Floridians are under evacuation orders, and many coastal areas face a potential 15-foot storm surge.

Earlier on Wednesday, government officials ordered the closing of the bridge connecting Florida’s mainland with St. Pete Beach as weather conditions began to deteriorate. The closure, implemented by law enforcement agencies, comes amid mandatory evacuation orders for residents in the barrier islands west of St. Petersburg.

Sarasota County emergency officials have issued stern warnings to residents near water bodies, urging immediate evacuation due to the anticipated storm surge. “Storm surge likes to travel the path of least resistance,” said Sandra Tapfumaneyi, Sarasota County’s Emergency Management Chief, emphasizing the potential danger to those living near creeks and rivers.

Hospitals and health facilities across Florida’s Gulf Coast, already strained by Hurricane Helene, are evacuating patients in response to Hurricane Milton. The evacuation—termed the largest in state history—involves over 300 facilities, including nursing homes.

Meanwhile, the hunt for fuel has intensified across Florida, adding to pre-storm anxiety. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) assured residents that additional gas supplies were en route. Additionally, National Guard units and emergency services have already been mobilized to prepare for Milton’s impact.

President Joe Biden has postponed a scheduled foreign trip to focus on federal storm response efforts. “Hurricane Milton could be one of the worst storms in a century for Florida,” Biden stated, urging residents to evacuate as advised by local officials.

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Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm with winds on the verge of becoming a Category 5, is projected to hit Florida's west coast late this evening or early Thursday morning. Landfall is predicted to occur between Tampa and Fort Myers, with a high possibility of a direct hit on the coastal city of Sarasota. Currently, six million Floridians are under evacuation orders, and many coastal areas face a potential 15-foot storm surge. show more
October 9, 2024
News
TECH

Brazil Lifts Ban on Musk’s X.

Elon Musk‘s social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), has recommenced operations in Brazil following the lifting of a temporary suspension. The platform’s service was halted in late August after Brazil’s Judge Alexandre de Moraes claimed that Musk had declined to appoint a legal representative within the country.

The decision to reinstate X in Brazil came through a statement issued by Judge de Moraes from the Federal Supreme Court. He indicated that X could resume its services, provided there is “full compliance” with Brazilian laws and adherence to judicial rulings, respecting national sovereignty. Consequently, Brazil’s telecommunications regulator, Anatel, has been instructed to restore public access to the social media platform.

Earlier this year, Judge de Moraes demanded that X censor what the Brazilian government deemed to be misinformation regarding the country’s 2022 election. It appears that after resisting the censorship orders for nearly a month, X began complying with the Brazilian request on September 27. Additionally, Musk has also met the legal requirement of appointing an in-country legal representative and settled fines totaling around $5.1 million.

The service suspension, originally enforced on August 30, stemmed from what Brazilian officials described as X’s “repeated failures” to abide by Supreme Court decisions. Musk, who previously closed X’s office in Brazil, had characterized account bans as abuses of power. However, by late September, the platform showed a willingness to align with regulatory expectations.

A statement from X’s Global Government Affairs team was posted online, expressing satisfaction over the platform’s return. It highlighted the importance of providing service to millions of Brazilians and reaffirmed the commitment to free speech within legal limits across all operations.

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Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), has recommenced operations in Brazil following the lifting of a temporary suspension. The platform's service was halted in late August after Brazil's Judge Alexandre de Moraes claimed that Musk had declined to appoint a legal representative within the country. show more
October 9, 2024
Election 2024
News
UK

Melania Trump Has An Interesting Pen Pal.

First Lady Melania Trump revealed in her new memoir that she has an ongoing correspondence with British monarch King Charles III. The two are said to share a passion for conservation. In her new book Melania, Mrs Trump stated that she had first met King Charles III, then Charles, Prince of Wales, in New York in 2005 and subsequently met him again in 2019 during a state visit to the United Kingdom by her husband, President Donald J. Trump.

“Our paths had crossed many years ago in New York City. This time, we engaged in an interesting conversation about his deep-rooted commitment to environmental conservation,” the former First Lady writes in her book.

President Trump reportedly received a private letter from King Charles following an assassination attempt against him during a rally in Pennsylvania in July. Buckingham Palace has not disclosed the contents of the letter.

In an interview, a former royal aide asserted that Queen Elizabeth II, the former British monarch, regarded the Trumps as “gracious and wonderful” guests during the state visit in 2019.

“I spoke to the Queen subsequently after the state visit and other members of the royal household, and she told me she found them to be really gracious and wonderful guests to have in the palace,” the aide said.

Should Trump win the presidency next month, the current leftist Labour government may strain British-American relations. Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called Trump a “neo-Nazi sympathizing sociopath” and a “tyrant” in the past. Other members of the Labour Party attempted to have Trump’s 2019 state visit canceled, accusing him of “xenophobia” and “misogyny.”

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First Lady Melania Trump revealed in her new memoir that she has an ongoing correspondence with British monarch King Charles III. The two are said to share a passion for conservation. In her new book Melania, Mrs Trump stated that she had first met King Charles III, then Charles, Prince of Wales, in New York in 2005 and subsequently met him again in 2019 during a state visit to the United Kingdom by her husband, President Donald J. Trump. show more
October 9, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Immigration

Country Flooded with Migrants Plans to Ban Cousin Marriage by 2026.

A country is considering legislation to ban marriages between first cousins and other close relatives by 2026, linking cousin marriages to migrant “honor culture” and oppression. Sweden, which saw a massive influx of predominantly Muslim migrants during the 2015-2016 migrant crisis, already bans marriages between close family members such as siblings, but marriage between cousins remains legal.

The populist Sweden Democrats, who participate in the current Swedish government, have called for cousin marriage to be banned as part of the government’s coalition deal, known as the Tido Agreement. Under the new proposal, marriage between cousins and uncles or aunts and their nephews or nieces would be banned. Marriage between half-siblings, who are currently allowed to marry if granted an exemption, would also be prohibited.

The center-right government has argued that banning cousin marriages will counter honor culture oppression, a significant issue for many young people in Sweden from migrant backgrounds. A 2017 report claimed that as many as 240,000 young people in Sweden live under honor culture, while nearly 1,000 honor-related crimes were reported in 2020.

Cousin marriages are also strongly associated with birth defects and lower IQ, creating significant long-term strains on the Swedish welfare system, in addition to being a major vector for chain migration.

Mass migration has had a massive effect on crime in Sweden, particularly violent crime. In 2023, the country saw 195 shootings and 72 bombings, resulting in 30 deaths, with migration-background gangs responsible for most of the violence.

Under the current center-right government, supported by the populist Sweden Democrats, some have claimed that migration has reduced so much that more people are now leaving Sweden than coming in. Still, some have expressed skepticism over these claims, noting the statistics may be more related to changes in the tax registry.

Image by Frankie Fouganthin.

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A country is considering legislation to ban marriages between first cousins and other close relatives by 2026, linking cousin marriages to migrant "honor culture" and oppression. Sweden, which saw a massive influx of predominantly Muslim migrants during the 2015-2016 migrant crisis, already bans marriages between close family members such as siblings, but marriage between cousins remains legal. show more