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December 15, 2024
News
Politics
UK

Britain’s Economic Preference: Socialism Over Capitalism?

Polling suggests that the general public in the United Kingdom is more favorable to socialism than capitalism, although environmentalism is the most popular ideology overall. Socialism in Britain has long been linked to institutions like the National Health Service (NHS), which remains one of the most popular institutions in the country, despite major scandals.

Despite the results, broadly socialist candidates like former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn have failed to win elections.

Conservatism, which came third in the polling by YouGov, is also largely associated with the Conservative Party, which just suffered a historic loss to the Labour Party in the national election in July. However, the Conservatives, or Tories, legalized same-sex marriages and presided over the rise of woke ideology in Britain, and are not socially conservative in any meaningful, ideological sense.

Populism, often associated with the rise of Brexit leader Nigel Farage’s Reform Party, is only slightly more popular than communism among Britons. Reform, however, does not refer to itself as a “populist” party, referring to its anti-mass migration stance and other policies as “common sense.”

Reform is becoming increasingly popular in Britain, with polls showing the party ahead of Labour, which has a large majority in parliament and currently governs the country under Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

While the Tories are number one in the polls, their lead is not significantly ahead of Reform, and as many as 53 percent of Tory members support the party joining forces with Farage in either an alliance or outright merger.

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Polling suggests that the general public in the United Kingdom is more favorable to socialism than capitalism, although environmentalism is the most popular ideology overall. Socialism in Britain has long been linked to institutions like the National Health Service (NHS), which remains one of the most popular institutions in the country, despite major scandals. show more
December 14, 2024
Media

BREAKING: ABC, George Stephanopoulos to Pay $15M to Trump in Rape Defamation Suit.

ABC News and its anchor, George Stephanopoulos, have reached a settlement with President-elect Donald Trump in a defamation lawsuit. The agreement, filed publicly on Saturday, will see ABC News pay Trump $15 million as a charitable contribution toward his Presidential foundation and museum. In addition, the network will cover $1 million in Trump’s attorney fees.

The settlement arises from a lawsuit Trump filed after Stephanopoulos made claims during a March 2024 interview on “This Week” that Trump had been found liable for rape. These statements were made in an interview with Rep. Nancy Mace following a civil case involving E. Jean Carroll, where the jury found Trump liable for sexual abuse, not rape, under New York law. The settlement includes ABC News and Stephanopoulos releasing a statement of “regret” over the inaccurate claims, which will be included as an editor’s note in the related article.

Despite challenging the lawsuit and claiming he wouldn’t be intimidated, Stephanopoulos now agrees to the terms. The settlement follows U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid’s order for a deposition ahead of a December 24 deadline for a motion for summary judgment, potentially avoiding a trial.

This settlement comes amid several legal developments for Trump. Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan recently dismissed Special Counsel Jack Smith’s case against Trump concerning the 2020 election. Additionally, in New York, Trump was granted the right to pursue dismissal of the charges in a case led by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Trump continues to pursue legal action against CBS News, seeking $10 billion in damages over alleged deceptive conduct.

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ABC News and its anchor, George Stephanopoulos, have reached a settlement with President-elect Donald Trump in a defamation lawsuit. The agreement, filed publicly on Saturday, will see ABC News pay Trump $15 million as a charitable contribution toward his Presidential foundation and museum. In addition, the network will cover $1 million in Trump's attorney fees. show more
December 14, 2024
Crime
Podcast

Biden Faces Backlash Over Clemency for ‘Kids for Cash’ Judge & Corrupt Ohio Official.

President Joe Biden is facing mounting backlash over his decision to grant clemency to a state judge responsible for the “kids for cash” scandal and an Ohio county’s corrupt commissioner. As part of a broader pardon and clemency announcement impacting approximately 1,500 individuals—the largest in U.S. history—Biden commuted the prison sentences for former Luzerne County, Pennsylvania judge Michael T. Conahan and Cuyahoga County, Ohio commissioner Jimmy Dimora.

Conahan was involved in a notorious “kids for cash” scandal where he received kickbacks for sentencing juveniles to for-profit detention centers. In 2010, he pleaded guilty to federal racketeering charges and was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison. His sentence was shortened during the COVID-19 pandemic when he was granted compassionate release to home confinement in 2020. His time spent in home confinement appears to have made him eligible for the commutation.

Meanwhile, Dimora was previously convicted of accepting bribes over several years. According to information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio, Dimora received over $166,000 in bribes, which included monetary payments, home renovations, extravagant dining experiences, services from sex workers, and gambling excursions in Las Vegas and Canada. His actions, in return, involved directing contracts to certain individuals, helping acquaintances secure jobs and salary increases, and lobbying for beneficial loans and grants.

Initially sentenced in 2012 to 28 years of imprisonment, Dimora has consistently denied involvement in criminal activities. He had sought clemency from President Barack Obama during his term but was not granted it.

Biden defended his decision, stating that individuals released to home confinement during the pandemic have successfully reintegrated into their communities. Critics, including The Washington Post’s Heather Long, condemned Conahan’s commutation, highlighting the judge’s negative impact on the public trust and many children’s lives.

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President Joe Biden is facing mounting backlash over his decision to grant clemency to a state judge responsible for the "kids for cash" scandal and an Ohio county's corrupt commissioner. As part of a broader pardon and clemency announcement impacting approximately 1,500 individuals—the largest in U.S. history—Biden commuted the prison sentences for former Luzerne County, Pennsylvania judge Michael T. Conahan and Cuyahoga County, Ohio commissioner Jimmy Dimora. show more
December 14, 2024
Christopher Tomlinson
Crime
Immigration
UK

Migration-Background Man Sentenced for Raping Healthcare Worker to Death.

A migration-background man has been sentenced to life in prison for raping a British healthcare worker to death as she lay unconscious on a public bench in London. Mohamed Iidow, 35, was found guilty of raping and killing National Health Service (NHS) worker Natalie Shotter when she was asleep in a London park after a night of drinking in 2021. The mother of three died of a heart attack as Iidow orally raped her several times while she lay deeply unconscious on a bench.

CCTV footage captured Iidow moving her body into different positions as he repeatedly raped her. Following the rape, Iidow drove to a gas station, where he nonchalantly bought cat food and mouthwash before going back to his home.

A jury found Iidow guilty of rape and manslaughter in October, and the court has now handed him a life sentence with a minimum term of 10 years and eight months in prison. They were not, however, told of his prior convictions for attempting to groom minors online.

Claims are circulating that Iidow is an illegal immigrant, including by anti-grooming gang activist Tommy Robinson. However, an official press release and corporate media reports are studiously avoiding making any mention of his immigration status. The National Pulse has asked London’s Old Bailey to clarify the matter but has not received a reply as of this article’s publication.

Migrants from some countries are statistically far more likely to commit crimes than British nationals. Ministry of Justice (MOJ) figures state that Albanians, for instance, have an incarceration rate of over 232 people per 100,000. The British-born British incarceration rate stands at just 14.27 per 100,000.

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A migration-background man has been sentenced to life in prison for raping a British healthcare worker to death as she lay unconscious on a public bench in London. Mohamed Iidow, 35, was found guilty of raping and killing National Health Service (NHS) worker Natalie Shotter when she was asleep in a London park after a night of drinking in 2021. The mother of three died of a heart attack as Iidow orally raped her several times while she lay deeply unconscious on a bench. show more
December 14, 2024
News
Politics
UK

Farage’s Reform Party Gains Ground, Winning Another Seat from Labour.

Nigel Farage’s Reform Party has gained another council seat from the ruling Labour Party. In a local by-election held in St Helens, Liverpool, on Thursday night, Reform candidate Victor Floyd secured victory in the Blackbrook ward, defeating Labour’s Sally Yeoman.

Since Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s election in July, Labour has experienced a series of local setbacks. Twenty-five councilors were lost across 172 local by-elections, and Labour’s vote share decreased by over eight percent. Many have expressed dissatisfaction with Labour and Prime Minister Starmer, with a petition demanding fresh elections receiving over two million signatures last month.

Reform has won six additional municipal seats since July, including a seat on the Wolverhampton council last month, which was also taken from Labour.

In other by-elections conducted on Thursday, Reform’s vote share showed significant growth, including strong performances in Barnsley and Stock, Essex, where the party placed second, with over 20 percent of the vote.

Reform policies on mass migration and other issues resonate with many voters, and some polls suggest the party could already be as popular or even more popular than the ruling Labour Party.

While Reform is progressing in the polls, some have expressed a desire to see Farage’s party either form an alliance with the Conservatives or even merge. Polling of Conservative Party members suggests that just over half of the party supports the idea.

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Nigel Farage's Reform Party has gained another council seat from the ruling Labour Party. In a local by-election held in St Helens, Liverpool, on Thursday night, Reform candidate Victor Floyd secured victory in the Blackbrook ward, defeating Labour's Sally Yeoman. show more
December 13, 2024
Corruption
Crime

Bank of America Didn’t Report Epstein’s Suspicious Payments Until a Year After His Death.

In 2020, Bank of America posthumously flagged possibly suspicious payments involving billionaire Leon Black and Jeffrey Epstein, the pedophile financier who died awaiting trial for sex trafficking. The bank submitted two suspicious activity reports (SARs) to regulators. The timing of the filings has prompted congressional investigators to question the possibility of federal money laundering law violations by Bank of America.

Authorities use such reports to alert them to possible crimes, including money laundering and terrorism financing. According to a congressional memorandum, these reports were filed in February 2020 and again eight months later—but the transactions, totaling $170 million, had occurred years prior.

The bank, which did not scrutinize these transactions for their purpose, processed the payments without seeking additional information.

Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon’s staff prepared a congressional memo under the direction of the Senate Finance Committee chairman. The memo recommends that the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network scrutinize Bank of America’s actions. The committee has been investigating the payments from Black to Epstein for almost two years.

According to money laundering experts, U.S. banks file millions of these reports confidentially with regulators each year, often significantly after transactions occur. Reasons for delayed reporting may include banks being unaware of the need to investigate or reluctance to scrutinize affluent clients.

A spokesman for Senator Wyden stated that he is reviewing the recommendations and is likely to pursue further action.

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In 2020, Bank of America posthumously flagged possibly suspicious payments involving billionaire Leon Black and Jeffrey Epstein, the pedophile financier who died awaiting trial for sex trafficking. The bank submitted two suspicious activity reports (SARs) to regulators. The timing of the filings has prompted congressional investigators to question the possibility of federal money laundering law violations by Bank of America. show more
December 13, 2024
News

Dem Lawmaker Arrested for Alleged Death Threats Against Colleagues.

Joseph de Soto, recently elected as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, was arrested this week for making death threats against his fellow state lawmakers. Authorities took de Soto into custody early Thursday morning following a state police investigation.

De Soto was elected in November but has not yet been sworn into office. He faces a felony charge of making threats of terrorist acts, leading to a bond set at $300,000. It is believed the Delegate-elect made the threats after a recent meeting where Republican lawmakers discussed his potential expulsion from their caucus. The specifics of this discussion remain unclear. On Wednesday, de Soto changed his party affiliation from Republican to Democratic, as confirmed by the West Virginia secretary of state’s office.

According to a police complaint, the threats included de Soto expressing his intention to kill certain delegates, specifically naming Republican lawmakers like Speaker Roger Hanshaw.

The complaint further alleges that de Soto claimed to be acting on divine instruction to harm these officials. It includes an email where he stated the delegates “can all go to hell,” promising to send them there. The evidence presented also indicates that de Soto communicated threats via text messages.

Jacob Mills of Criminal Law Center Kevin D. Mills & Associates is representing de Soto. In a statement to the media, Mills emphasized that de Soto has pleaded not guilty and is considered innocent until proven otherwise, affirming his defense’s commitment to seeking acquittal.

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Joseph de Soto, recently elected as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, was arrested this week for making death threats against his fellow state lawmakers. Authorities took de Soto into custody early Thursday morning following a state police investigation. show more
December 13, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Lawfare

KASSAM: Justice for J6 BEGINS With Their Release, But That’s Not the End of It…

Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, has argued that President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pardoning of January 6 defendants should be just the beginning of righting the wrongs done to them under the Biden-Harris government. Speaking with Human Events, he explained: “Even when they get pardoned and released… You can’t give them the last several years of their life back.”

Kassam stressed the January 6 prisoners have likely developed health issues in prison, and some are “going to come out with mental issues”—and “you can’t given them a cure for that overnight.”

“So, it can’t stop there. Justice for J6 doesn’t stop with their release. It continues on, to holding people to account who put them there in the first instance,” he continued, demanding: “Who fired those first flashbangs and why, and why have they never been held to account?”

The National Pulse chief said he believes that ” the J6 prisoners do not just need release, they need compensation for what they’ve gone through for the last four years of their lives,” expressing confidence that “President Trump will stand by that, I think he will make it a priority in his first day or in his first week.”

Kassam also mentioned the ongoing “drone situation” in the United States, describing it as a stark example of the way “the government has abandoned its sole role, which is saving the American people, keeping the American people safe from external negative actors and factors,” and the confluence between MAGA and MAHA.

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Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, has argued that President-elect Donald J. Trump's pardoning of January 6 defendants should be just the beginning of righting the wrongs done to them under the Biden-Harris government. Speaking with Human Events, he explained: "Even when they get pardoned and released... You can't give them the last several years of their life back." show more
December 13, 2024
NatSec
News
TRUMP TRANSITION 2024/5

FBI Surveillance Targeted Potential New Director Kash Patel.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reportedly monitored the communications of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, during the period he was investigating the agency’s actions during the Russia hoax. A report from the Justice Department‘s inspector general reveals the FBI snooped on Patel’s communications.

The report indicates the FBI obtained Patel’s phone and email records through subpoenas during an investigation into alleged leaks of classified information by congressional staffers.

This occurred while Patel was leading a House Intelligence Committee investigation into the FBI’s use of opposition research against Trump campaign staff. Patel has voiced intentions to address misuse of authority within the FBI.

Between September 2017 and March 2018, the FBI collected data on several individuals while Andrew McCabe was acting FBI director. The investigation extended over several years under the authority of FBI director Christopher Wray, with the subpoenas renewed annually without the knowledge of Patel or others involved.

The inspector general, Michael Horowitz, warned that the surveillance raised concerns about undue interference in Congressional oversight. Christopher Wray announced his resignation shortly after the report’s release.

While the statute of limitations hinders the prosecution of former officials, Patel could revoke their security clearances to enforce accountability.

McCabe, a current CNN analyst, questioned Patel’s qualifications. Several former FBI officials are already panicking about Patel’s appointment as FBI chief, including former hatchetman Daniel Brunner, who claimed Patel could do “massive damage” to the agency’s inner workings.

Patel has many endorsements, including the National Police Association (NPA). The National Pulse’s Editor-in-Chief, Raheem Kassam, has told War Room host Stephen K. Bannon that the new administration needs a “cabinet filled with Kash Patels.”

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reportedly monitored the communications of President-elect Donald J. Trump's pick for FBI director, Kash Patel, during the period he was investigating the agency's actions during the Russia hoax. A report from the Justice Department's inspector general reveals the FBI snooped on Patel’s communications. show more
Biden Border
December 13, 2024
Immigration
Politics

Senate Dems Urge Biden to Bolster Protections for Illegals Against Trump Deportations.

Joe Biden is under mounting pressure from Senate Democrats to extend deportation protections for certain illegal immigrants. The incoming Trump White House plans to initiate a mass deportation campaign next year.

Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and Alex Padilla (D-CA) held a press conference this week urging Biden to take action on behalf of immigrants currently under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). A number of open borders activists joined the Democrat senators.

TPS grants work permits and protection from deportation to nationals from countries deemed unsafe for return, while DACA shields immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. The Trump administration plans to let TPS expire for many countries, including Haiti. The Biden government’s broad use of TPS has often been criticized as a backdoor open-border policy. In the House, a bill introduced by Senator-elect Jim Banks (R-IN) aims to restrict TPS. If passed, it will require congressional approval for 12-month terms and additional measures for extensions.

Sen. Cortez Masto emphasized the president’s authority to provide immigrant communities with certainty, warning of “chaotic” immigration policies from the next administration. Sen. Padilla highlighted the importance of using this moment to protect immigrants who allegedly strengthen the economy.

The Supreme Court blocked previous attempts by the Trump administration to end DACA, leaving the matter still under judicial consideration.

The National Pulse has reported that a majority of Americans support President-elect Donald J. Trump’s mass deportation plan.

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Joe Biden is under mounting pressure from Senate Democrats to extend deportation protections for certain illegal immigrants. The incoming Trump White House plans to initiate a mass deportation campaign next year. show more