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March 19, 2025
War
World

Zelensky Has Already Broken Trump-Putin Energy Infrastructure Ceasefire Deal: Moscow.

Russia is accusing Ukraine of breaching a U.S.-brokered halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald J. Trump held a lengthy 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the latter agreed to a 30-day cessation of attacks on critical energy facilities and infrastructure. However, on Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed Ukraine violated the agreement by attacking an oil transfer facility in the Krasnodar Region.

The Russian facility services an international pipeline operation partially owned by American companies. According to the Russians, the incident reportedly involved three drones targeting the Kavkazskaya oil pumping station, causing a fire that emergency crews struggled to control.

Russian military officials allege that Ukraine’s actions were intentional, aiming to disrupt peace efforts between Russia and the United States. Meanwhile, Ukraine alleges that Russia—which has significantly degraded the Ukrainian energy grid—intensified artillery shelling and knocked out power to a Ukrainian city immediately following the pledge to halt energy infrastructure attacks.

“Clearly, this was a premeditated provocation by the Kiev regime aimed at derailing the U.S. president’s peace initiative,” Russian officials said on Wednesday.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has been reluctant to agree to a ceasefire unless the U.S. agrees to intervene against Russia if the war reignites, is expected to speak with Trump in the coming days.

Diplomatic efforts regarding the Ukraine conflict are set to continue, with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announcing upcoming talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, European and United Kingdom officials plan to expedite arms shipments to Ukraine, anticipating further hostilities despite Trump’s ceasefire proposal.

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Russia is accusing Ukraine of breaching a U.S.-brokered halt to attacks on energy infrastructure. On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald J. Trump held a lengthy 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the latter agreed to a 30-day cessation of attacks on critical energy facilities and infrastructure. However, on Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed Ukraine violated the agreement by attacking an oil transfer facility in the Krasnodar Region. show more
March 19, 2025
History
News
War

Last Battle of Britain Pilot John ‘Paddy’ Hemingway Dies at 105.

The last remaining pilot who took part in the Battle of Britain in the Second World War has passed away at the age of 105. John A. Hemingway, the last known survivor of the Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots who were pivotal in the fighting, passed away in Dublin, Ireland, the RAF announced.

Known as Paddy, Hemingway flew Hurricane fighters during the crucial air campaign that occurred from July 10 to October 31, 1940. The battle was a turning point in the war as RAF pilots prevented Adolf Hitler’s Operation Sea Lion, a planned invasion of the British Isles.

The RAF had just 749 fighter aircraft against the German Luftwaffe’s 2,550. Despite being outnumbered, the British pilots succeeded in holding off German bombers and securing the air space above Britain.

Winston Churchill, the then-Prime Minister of Britain, acknowledged the valor of the RAF pilots during an address to the House of Commons in August 1940. In his tribute, Churchill stated, “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.”

Throughout World War II, Hemingway flew missions over France, Britain, and Italy, surviving being shot down four times between 1940 and 1945. In July 1941, he was awarded Britain’s Distinguished Flying Cross for his bravery in combat.

The death of Hemingway comes as some fear the potential of a Third World War amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. President Donald J. Trump aims to end the conflict and has explicitly told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky he is gambling with World War Three by resisting a ceasefire.

Image via Royal Air Force.

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The last remaining pilot who took part in the Battle of Britain in the Second World War has passed away at the age of 105. John A. Hemingway, the last known survivor of the Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots who were pivotal in the fighting, passed away in Dublin, Ireland, the RAF announced. show more
March 19, 2025
News

JFK Files Highlight Claims CIA Operative Suspected Agency Killed President Before Mysterious Death.

The release of the latest batch of documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy has brought renewed attention to the death of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operative Gary Underhill. The files, amounting to approximately 80,000 pages, were made public following an executive order by former President Donald J. Trump.

According to the documents, an article published by the pro-Soviet, far-left Ramparts magazine reported Underhill left Washington abruptly the day after Kennedy’s assassination. He traveled to the home of friends in New Jersey, displaying signs of distress. During his visit, Underhill reportedly confided in his friends that a small group within the CIA was responsible for the assassination, expressing fear for his safety and hinting at a possible need to leave the country. Less than six months later, Underhill was discovered dead in his Washington apartment, with the coroner ruling the death as a suicide.

Underhill’s body was found by Asher Brynes, a writing associate from The New Republic. According to Brynes, Underhill was shot behind the left ear, but the positioning of the gun and other factors raised questions. Notably, Underhill was right-handed, yet the pistol was found under his left side, and it was equipped with a silencer, which Brynes noted would have prevented neighbors from hearing the shot.

The Ramparts story insists friends of Underhill were initially skeptical of his claims but became suspicious following his death and its peculiar details. They had dismissed his allegations about a CIA clique involved in illegal activities, including gun-running and narcotics, but started questioning the official narrative after his suicide.

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The release of the latest batch of documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy has brought renewed attention to the death of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operative Gary Underhill. The files, amounting to approximately 80,000 pages, were made public following an executive order by former President Donald J. Trump. show more
March 19, 2025
Wake Up Right
War

Breakthrough: Trump and Putin Agree to Energy Infrastructure Ceasefire.

President Donald J. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin reached an agreement on an immediate ceasefire for energy and infrastructure in Ukraine—a first major step towards peace.

The details: The agreement came during a nearly three-hour call on Tuesday, resulting in an immediate 30-day ceasefire “on all Energy and Infrastructure,” according to a post by Trump on Truth Social.

  • ↔️ Prisoner swap: Russia also agreed to a prisoner swap with Ukraine that will see both sides release 175 captured soldiers.

Ukraine agrees: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he supported the proposal to stop strikes on energy targets.

Energy and Infrastructure: Since the start of the war, Russia has used drones and missiles to strike Ukrainian energy production. Meanwhile, Ukraine has used drones to target Russian oil production.

Putin comments: Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to Trump “for his desire to contribute to the noble goal of ending hostilities and loss of life.”

What next? The U.S. and Russia will begin working on ‘Phase 2’ of negotiations in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, which will focus on a cease-fire in the Black Sea.

The last word goes to Trump, who said on Truth Social that “hopefully” all sides “for the sake of Humanity, get the job done!”

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President Donald J. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin reached an agreement on an immediate ceasefire for energy and infrastructure in Ukraine—a first major step towards peace. show more
March 19, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Immigration
World

Police Forcefully Clear Theater Occupied by Hundreds of Migrants for Months.

Police have used batons and tear gas to clear a theater that hundreds of illegal migrants had been occupying for months after being invited in and then refusing to leave. Paris police emptied the building of the illegal squatters on March 18 after months of occupation, meeting stiff resistance from both the migrants and their activist supporters.

Located in the center of Paris, France, around 450 young migrants decided to make the Gaîté Lyrique theater their home after being invited into the building in mid-December. When police arrived at the venue, activists attempted to form a human chain to prevent them from entering but were pushed back by officers who used tear gas.

The entire ordeal began after around 250 migrants were invited to take part in a pro-migrant conference involving academics and far-left activists. However, the number of migrants soon increased to over 450, with those who run the theater noting just weeks into the occupation that it could lead to the entire venue going bankrupt.

The theater management said that while the occupation was ongoing, no revenue could be made from performances, and the migrants had potentially cost the theater hundreds of thousands of euros in lost revenue. Local businesses also complained of losing money due to the migrants.

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Police have used batons and tear gas to clear a theater that hundreds of illegal migrants had been occupying for months after being invited in and then refusing to leave. Paris police emptied the building of the illegal squatters on March 18 after months of occupation, meeting stiff resistance from both the migrants and their activist supporters. show more
March 18, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Culture
Education

Even California Universities Are Now Scrapping DEI.

The University of Southern California (USC) has announced it will be scrapping its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) office and reviewing online content that contains DEI language. The university released a statement announcing the move and referencing compliance with executive orders and agency guidance.

The executive order referenced is likely that signed recently by President Donald J. Trump. Soon after coming into office in January, Trump abolished DEI within the United States government and made organizations implementing DEI ineligible for federal contracts and funding.

Earlier this month, the University of Florida laid off all of its DEI staff after announcing that it would dissolve all DEI initiatives, close its Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, and eliminate associated DEI positions. The university also noted that it was reallocating around $50 million that had been earmarked for DEI programs.

DEI programs in the private sector are also increasingly being scrapped in major corporations. However, there have been several notable exceptions, such as tech giant Apple, whose shareholders voted to keep the company’s DEI program last month.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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The University of Southern California (USC) has announced it will be scrapping its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) office and reviewing online content that contains DEI language. The university released a statement announcing the move and referencing compliance with executive orders and agency guidance. show more
March 18, 2025
Culture
News
World

This European Country Just Banned Pride Events to Protect Kids From LGBT Ideology.

A member of the European Union (EU) has taken a significant step to protect children from LGBT ideology by banning Pride parades. Legislation introduced in Hungary’s parliament aims to ban public LGBTQ events. The statute, passed on Tuesday, renders it illegal to conduct or attend events deemed to contravene Hungary’s child protection laws.

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government garnered 136 votes in favor, with 27 opposing, reflecting overwhelming support in the legislative body. The bill authors propose using facial recognition technology to identify attendees at banned events. Offenders face fines amounting to 200,000 Hungarian forints, approximately $546, with money from fines earmarked for child welfare initiatives.

As a reaction to the bill’s introduction, activists displayed their dissatisfaction by unleashing rainbow-colored smoke bombs within the parliamentary chambers. The liberal Momentum party has organized additional demonstrations outside the parliament building.

This law echoes previous actions by Orbán’s government, which have included banning LGBT ideology in the country’s schools as well as banning various LGBT-themed media, such as books, aimed at children.

Hungary is not alone in the European Union when it comes to fighting back against LGBT ideology. Bulgaria also recently passed a law to ban LGBT ideology in public schools, prohibiting propaganda that promotes nontraditional gender identities and sexual orientations.

As in Hungary, the legislation passed with an overwhelming majority in the country’s parliament.

Image by Laslovarga.

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A member of the European Union (EU) has taken a significant step to protect children from LGBT ideology by banning Pride parades. Legislation introduced in Hungary's parliament aims to ban public LGBTQ events. The statute, passed on Tuesday, renders it illegal to conduct or attend events deemed to contravene Hungary's child protection laws. show more
March 18, 2025
Immigration

Newsom Needs Extra $3B for Health Program Swamped by Illegals.

California Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is once again seeking a multi-billion loan from his state’s general fund to cover Medicaid costs that have been sent soaring by the state’s expansion of healthcare coverage to illegal immigrants. The new $2.8 billion general fund loan request comes on the heels of a $3.4 billion request to cover an earlier shortfall in Medi-Cal, the state’s major healthcare program.

In response to allegations that his administration’s aid to illegal immigrants is responsible for skyrocketing state healthcare costs, Gov. Newsom obfuscated and claimed that rising pharmaceutical prices and increased enrollment in Medi-Cal are also significant contributors to the deficit. However, other states that have extended healthcare coverage to illegals are experiencing similar cost overruns.

Republican lawmakers in California are criticizing the state’s financial strategies, attributing the shortfall to unsound policy decisions. They note that even former Governor Jerry Brown (D-CA) did not expand Medi-Cal to all illegal immigrants, on fiscal grounds.

Last year, California became the first state to offer Medicaid to all low-income adults aged 26 to 49 regardless of immigration status. State data indicates that approximately 1.6 million illegal immigrants and 15 million residents are currently enrolled in the program.

The National Pulse has previously reported that the extension in Democrat-run states of government services—including healthcare—to illegal immigrants has placed severe strain on state and local budgets. The Governor J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) administration in Illinois is under investigation after a state audit report found that Democrat officials underestimated the cost of healthcare provided to illegals. In total, the audit report found Pritzker has spent $1.6 billion taxpayer dollars since 2020 on illegal immigrant healthcare.

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California Gavin Newsom (D-CA) is once again seeking a multi-billion loan from his state's general fund to cover Medicaid costs that have been sent soaring by the state's expansion of healthcare coverage to illegal immigrants. The new $2.8 billion general fund loan request comes on the heels of a $3.4 billion request to cover an earlier shortfall in Medi-Cal, the state's major healthcare program. show more
March 18, 2025
News

UK Conservative Party Leader Takes Thinly Veiled Swipe at Trump – ‘We’ve Got to Move Away From Politics as Show Business.’

The leader of Britain’s dwindling Conservative Party has taken a thinly veiled swipe at President Donald J. Trump and his allies in a recent interview with the Telegraph newspaper. Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch—aka ‘Kemi’—was elected leader of her party in November 2024. Her party presided over the largest increase in net migration to the United Kingdom in history.

She told the Telegraph this week: “Having appeal doesn’t mean that people want you running their lives. That’s one of the things that we need to make sure that we remind people.

“This isn’t I’m A Celebrity or Strictly Come Dancing,”  she said, in reference to two UK reality tv shows similar to The Apprentice. “You don’t vote for the person that you’re enjoying watching and then switch off when the show’s over.”

Badenoch’s comments come as her party continues to struggle against Nigel Farage’s Reform UK Party. Farage himself, like President Trump, has appeared on reality TV shows, which is likely what triggered Badenoch’s mask-off moment.

“You’ve got to live with that person in your life, in your family’s life, at work, and so on. That’s what elections are about. It’s not just about watching a show and switching it off. We’ve got to move away from politics as show business,” she concluded.

This week, Farage unveiled a slate of defections, including elected officials from the Conservative Party, who have now joined his Reform movement. The news comes as internal party fissures have emerged, with DeSantis-like splitters attempting to wrest control of the party from Farage, much as Republican forces attempted with President Trump during the presidential primary.

It is not the first, and unlikely the last time that Farage has been the subject of a leadership coup, with former adversaries such as Suzanne Evans, Robert Kilroy-Silk, and Neil Hamilton now enjoying political obscurity.

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The leader of Britain's dwindling Conservative Party has taken a thinly veiled swipe at President Donald J. Trump and his allies in a recent interview with the Telegraph newspaper. Olukemi Olufunto Adegoke Badenoch—aka 'Kemi'—was elected leader of her party in November 2024. Her party presided over the largest increase in net migration to the United Kingdom in history. show more
March 18, 2025
News

Veterans Affairs Halting Distribution of Chemical Castration Drugs to Transgenders.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on Monday that it will begin ending access to chemical castration medications for transgenders. VA Secretary Doug Collins emphasized the agency’s commitment to serving all veterans but stated that those seeking gender transition would need to fund such efforts independently. This move follows a similar action underway at the Department of Defense, as previously reported by The National Pulse.

“All eligible Veterans – including trans-identified Veterans – will always be welcome at VA and will always receive the benefits and services they’ve earned under the law. But if Veterans want to attempt to change their sex, they can do so on their own dime,” Sec. Collins said in a statement.

Under the new policy, the VA will stop offering so-called “cross-sex hormone therapy” to veterans with a current or past diagnosis of gender dysphoria. However, exemptions will be made for those already receiving such treatments through the VA or who started them before their military discharge and qualify for VA healthcare.

NO SEX-CHANGE SURGERIES. 

Veterans who do not meet the outlined criteria will be ineligible for these hormone therapies. Further, the VA specified it would not perform any medical or surgical procedures related to gender dysphoria. Financial savings from these policy changes will be reallocated to veterans with severe injuries.

Records on the prevalence and costs of these procedures within the VA are inconsistent. The Veterans Health Administration estimates that fewer than one-tenth of one percent of the 9.1 million veterans under its care identify as transgender. Although VA has historically denied offering sex-change surgeries, a recent report suggests that the agency previously circumvented policies to provide gender-transition-related items under the Biden government.

These services included prosthetic devices and accessories designed to assist with gender presentation. Such practices were authorized under Directive 1341(4), which has since been revoked. The latest VA announcement aligns with an executive order signed by President Donald J. Trump on January 20 affirming the policy that U.S. law recognizes only two biological sexes.

Image via FCDO.

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced on Monday that it will begin ending access to chemical castration medications for transgenders. VA Secretary Doug Collins emphasized the agency's commitment to serving all veterans but stated that those seeking gender transition would need to fund such efforts independently. This move follows a similar action underway at the Department of Defense, as previously reported by The National Pulse. show more