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December 10, 2024
William Upton
Corruption
Politics

Nancy Pelosi is Now Worth HOW MUCH?!

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has seen her net worth hit a new record high, reaching upwards of $272 million—an exponential increase from her reported wealth just a decade ago. The 84-year-old Democrat and her husband, Paul Pelosi, have been prolific stock traders throughout 2024, with a reported trade volume of $137.48 million on just 171 trades.

Many of Nancy and Paul Pelosi‘s stock trades occur just before major government announcements that move the market. In 2021, Paul Pelosi bought around $5 million shares in Elon Musk‘s electric vehicle and battery company, Tesla, just days before President Joe Biden announced a mandate that all government vehicles be electric. In addition, in the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi pushed for more significant subsidization of the electric vehicle industry.

Also in 2021, the Pelosis exercised $2 million in stock options held with Microsoft just weeks before the Biden government announced a $22 million military contract for the technology giant. One of Paul and Nancy Pelosi’s most controversial trades came with the 2022 purchase of around $5 million in options with the chip manufacturer Nvidia. The purchase was made in the lead-up to the House voting through a $52 billion subsidy for chip makers in the CHIPS and Science Act.

All in all, Rep. Pelosi’s net wealth is shocking—even considering her husband’s real-estate business ventures. Members of Congress earn just $174,000, suggesting Nancy Pelosi likely lacks the capital to execute a $137.48 million trade volume herself. However, as detailed in her husband’s stock trades, Pelosi likely benefits from sharing upcoming legislative action with her husband, who has the capital to execute the number and volume of trades reported.

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has seen her net worth hit a new record high, reaching upwards of $272 million—an exponential increase from her reported wealth just a decade ago. The 84-year-old Democrat and her husband, Paul Pelosi, have been prolific stock traders throughout 2024, with a reported trade volume of $137.48 million on just 171 trades. show more
December 10, 2024
Jack Montgomery
News

WATCH: Syria’s New Leader Vows to Take Jerusalem After Damascus.

Abu Mohammad al-Julani, the wanted terrorist and de facto leader of Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, declared in 2018 that his Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) organization—a rebrand of al-Qaeda franchise al-Nusra—intended to take not only Damascus but the Israeli capital of Jerusalem.

In a video released as Assad’s forces had gained the upper hand over the various rebel factions, al-Julani told his followers, “There is no significance to the defeat of one village to another. Our goals are much loftier than that… It is a war of ideas, a war of minds, a war of will, a war of steadfastness.”

“We must use everything that we have to protect the Sunnis,” he said—a bad signal for the Alawite minority from which Assad hailed, as well as Syrian Christians, Druze, and other minorities, now al-Julani has taken power.

“Allah willing, we will reach not only Damascus. Jerusalem awaits us as well. Every bullet we fire here will reverberate throughout the Islamic world. Your place as a Jihad fighter on this blessed land is in itself a grace of Allah, Who chose you from among billions of people.”

Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has taken credit for Assad’s ouster by al-Julani and appears satisfied that it is a positive development, having eliminated a regional rival in Assad and weakened his erstwhile allies in Hezbollah and Iran.

However, with the “al-Julani” name being a nom de guerre referencing the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, plus al-Julani’s past remarks on Jerusalem, the Israelis may find the Turkey-backed jihadists prove to be a greater threat than Assad.

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Abu Mohammad al-Julani, the wanted terrorist and de facto leader of Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, declared in 2018 that his Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) organization—a rebrand of al-Qaeda franchise al-Nusra—intended to take not only Damascus but the Israeli capital of Jerusalem. show more
December 10, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Media

REPORT: Vox Media Dumps Taylor Lorenz.

Vox Media is ending its distribution deal with journalist Taylor Lorenz, according to sources familiar with the matter. Semafor’s Max Tani reports that Vox’s collaboration with Lorenz will conclude at the start of 2025.

Lorenz, a former Washington Post reporter, refuted the report on social media, saying, “This is 100 percent false and I’m very much still working with Vox, and my show is not up for ‘renewal’ because I actually own 100 percent of the show and control the distribution, not Vox. Media reporters continue to lie about me!” However, Vox declined to comment on Semafor’s report, and Semafor is standing by it.

The controversy surrounding Lorenz heightened recently following remarks she made about the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. On the social media platform Bluesky, Lorenz appeared to justify the killing, saying, “People have very justified hatred toward insurance company CEOs because these executives are responsible for an unfathomable amount of death and suffering.” In a subsequent post referencing an insurance company rescinding anesthesia coverage, she added, “And people wonder why we want these executives dead.”

Her statements came just after Thompson was fatally shot in New York City, leaving his two sons fatherless.

In August, another scandal erupted when Lorenz referred to Joe Biden as a “war criminal” in a social media post. The post ultimately prompted her departure from The Washington Post amidst an internal review.

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Vox Media is ending its distribution deal with journalist Taylor Lorenz, according to sources familiar with the matter. Semafor's Max Tani reports that Vox's collaboration with Lorenz will conclude at the start of 2025. show more
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December 10, 2024
Jack Montgomery
News
Politics

LA Deputy District Attorney Suggests ‘Tyrant’ Trump Should Be Killed.

Patrick Frey, Deputy District Attorney at Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, has suggested the American people will have to rise up and kill President-elect Donald J. Trump if he becomes a dictator. “If Donald Trump is going to become a tyrant, the American people will have to examine the option of dealing with him the way a citizenry deals with a tyrant.” Thomas Jefferson famously wrote that the “tree of liberty must be refreshed” with “the blood of patriots and tyrants” periodically.

Frey, who goes by ‘Patterico’ online, made the comments on Bluesky, a bolthole for former X (formerly Twitter) users fleeing the platform since Elon Musk purchased it and endorsed Trump’s third bid for the presidency. Several hard-leftists have gotten themselves into difficulty by indulging in unhinged rants within their echo chamber. For instance, Scientific American editor Laura Helmuth had to resign over a series of posts lambasting Trump voters as “f***ing fascists” and calling Vice President-elect J.D. Vance a “bigoted, misogynistic, white supremacist.”

On X, Frey celebrated the overthrow of Syria’s former President Bashar al-Assad by al-Qaeda, suggesting he is “lucky to be living in exile.”

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Patrick Frey, Deputy District Attorney at Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, has suggested the American people will have to rise up and kill President-elect Donald J. Trump if he becomes a dictator. "If Donald Trump is going to become a tyrant, the American people will have to examine the option of dealing with him the way a citizenry deals with a tyrant." Thomas Jefferson famously wrote that the "tree of liberty must be refreshed" with "the blood of patriots and tyrants" periodically. show more
December 10, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Immigration

Here’s A List of Countries Now Freezing Syrian Asylum Claims.

A number of European countries, including the United Kingdom, have temporarily halted the processing of asylum applications for Syrian nationals following the recent political changes in Syria. In Germany, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees has suspended the processing of Syrian asylum applications, affecting around 47,270 pending cases. However, those already granted asylum remain unaffected.

Germany hosts the largest population of Syrians in Europe, with approximately one million residing there, including about 700,000 classified as refugees. Most are on welfare, and a number have perpetrated terrorist attacks, including a recent mass stabbing at a “Festival of Diversity.”

Neighboring Austria’s interim government has ceased considering new Syrian asylum claims and is evaluating plans to either repatriate or deport individuals back to Syria. France and Greece have similarly paused their asylum decision-making processes.

In the Middle East, thousands of Syrians are said to be returning from exile in Lebanon and Jordan. However, reports from the Lebanese border indicate this traffic is not just one way, with some Syrians seeking entry into Lebanon. The incoming regime is dominated by Sunni jihadists, principally Hayʼat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a former al-Qaeda branch.

Alawites, an offshoot of Shia Islam, were the country’s dominant demographic and may attempt to flee possible reprisals alongside Christians, Druze, and other minorities that Sunni jihadists have badly mistreated at various times during the country’s civil war.

Days prior to the jihadists’ capture of Damascus, the United Nations estimated this new phase in the Syrian war could prompt up to 1.5 million more people to leave the country.

Image by Mstyslav Chernov.

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A number of European countries, including the United Kingdom, have temporarily halted the processing of asylum applications for Syrian nationals following the recent political changes in Syria. In Germany, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees has suspended the processing of Syrian asylum applications, affecting around 47,270 pending cases. However, those already granted asylum remain unaffected. show more
December 10, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Crime
Media

BBC Journalist Had 6,000 Indecent Images of Minors.

Duncan Bartlett, a former BBC journalist, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting to multiple child sexual abuse crimes. The sentencing was handed down at Wood Green Crown Court in north London. Bartlett, aged 52, admitted to 35 offenses on August 30.

London’s Metropolitan Police uncovered electronic devices belonging to Bartlett containing nearly 6,000 indecent images of minors. Further investigation revealed he had paid individuals in the Philippines to organize live-streamed content of child exploitation for his viewing. The devices were confiscated after Bartlett’s arrest in September 2021.

Bartlett’s career at the BBC spanned 14 years until 2015. He served as a correspondent in Tokyo and presented for the BBC World Service. Post-BBC, Bartlett continued working as a researcher and China expert at SOAS University of London until his guilty plea.

Several current and former BBC personalities have been convicted of serious sexual offenses in recent months. Top-paid BBC News anchor Huw Edwards pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children in July. Former presenter Adam Britton, who appeared in nature documentaries alongside Sir David Attenborough, pleaded guilty to raping and torturing 42 dogs and killing at least 39 in August.

All Britons who watch live television—even if none of it is BBC content—are compelled by law to fund the public broadcaster by purchasing a TV license. Anyone who does not is liable for prosecution, facing fines backed by the threat of imprisonment for non-payment.

Image from Metropolitan Police.

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Duncan Bartlett, a former BBC journalist, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting to multiple child sexual abuse crimes. The sentencing was handed down at Wood Green Crown Court in north London. Bartlett, aged 52, admitted to 35 offenses on August 30. show more
December 10, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Health
Immigration
UK

Migrants Jump the Line for Healthcare While Native Britons Wait YEARS.

British taxpayers fund in-hotel medical treatment for migrants as British patients face prolonged National Health Service (NHS) waiting times. In Sussex, England, the socialized healthcare provider received a notice period of under four weeks to deliver health services for 1,000 asylum seekers, with this figure later escalating to nearly 3,000 across Brighton, Crawley, Eastbourne, and Hastings. According to the British Medical Association (BMA), approximately 6.3 million patients are on NHS waiting lists, with half waiting over 18 weeks for treatment.

“British patients are waiting over 18 months for vital treatments, yet migrant hotels are being turned into makeshift surgeries,” observed Mike Jones, a spokesman for the Migration Watch think tank, adding: “This isn’t just a health crisis—it’s a betrayal of taxpayers who’ve spent their lives funding the NHS, only to be shoved to the back of the queue.”

IMMIGRATION PROFITEERING.

Clinicians treating migrants rather than native Britons are making substantial sums of money. In Cheshire, for instance, a federation of local GP practices secured a contract worth £132,000 (~$170,000) to supply “at-home” care for migrants.

In November, it emerged that some migrants are receiving private healthcare—a luxury few Britons can afford after paying their taxes to fund the NHS. Officials revealed this at a public meeting in Greater Manchester after locals voiced concerns that a new migrant hotel could overwhelm the area’s already strained services.

“They’re contracted with… a private doctors’ system,” said Nathan Evans, Conservative group leader on the council, attempting to alleviate concerns. However, the revelation only caused further outrage.

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British taxpayers fund in-hotel medical treatment for migrants as British patients face prolonged National Health Service (NHS) waiting times. In Sussex, England, the socialized healthcare provider received a notice period of under four weeks to deliver health services for 1,000 asylum seekers, with this figure later escalating to nearly 3,000 across Brighton, Crawley, Eastbourne, and Hastings. According to the British Medical Association (BMA), approximately 6.3 million patients are on NHS waiting lists, with half waiting over 18 weeks for treatment. show more
December 9, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Immigration
Media

Top Lefty Editor Tells Dems to Punish Latinos Who Face Deportation Because Hispanics Aren’t Voting Left Anymore.

Jonathan Last, editor of The Bulwark, is arguing Democrats should not oppose President-elect Donald J. Trump’s planned deportations because migration-background voters are no longer voting dependably for the liberal party. “Democrats should spend exactly zero political capital stopping any Trump deportation efforts,” he wrote on Bluesky, a bolthole for leftists upset by X owner Elon Musk’s turn towards Trump. “It is madness to spend capital trying to help people who are no longer a major part of your electoral coalition.”

Last’s comments followed a story about “Rosa,” an illegal immigrant supportive of her children’s choice to vote for Trump in the 2024 election. Rosa expressed confidence that Trump would focus on deporting criminals rather than individuals like herself who have not had legal issues since arriving.

Conservatives highlighted the mercenariness of Last’s worldview, with one noting that Democrat opposition to deportations is supposed to be “about being a Good Person,” not political advantage.

“There was a political angle? That sounds like a conspiracy theory,” he added sarcastically.

2024 saw a massive swing to Trump among Latino voters, with almost 50 percent of Latino men under 40 backing the America First leader. Democrat-leaning commentators were aware of the swing even before Election Day, with one MSNBC contributor sneering that some Latinos were turning towards Trump in an attempt to “be white.”

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Jonathan Last, editor of The Bulwark, is arguing Democrats should not oppose President-elect Donald J. Trump's planned deportations because migration-background voters are no longer voting dependably for the liberal party. "Democrats should spend exactly zero political capital stopping any Trump deportation efforts," he wrote on Bluesky, a bolthole for leftists upset by X owner Elon Musk's turn towards Trump. "It is madness to spend capital trying to help people who are no longer a major part of your electoral coalition." show more
December 9, 2024
Media

CNN Faces Giant Law Suit After ‘Defaming’ Navy Veteran.

Judicial proceedings are set to continue in a case involving Navy veteran Zachary Young, who says cable network CNN defamed him in a 2021 report regarding the evacuation of Afghan families. Young, along with his enterprise Nemex, filed a lawsuit against the network after a segment suggested he charged excessive fees without guaranteeing safety or success during Joe Biden’s bungled withdrawal from Afghanistan. The broadcast displayed Young’s image alongside a caption mentioning “black markets” and high charges.

Judge William Henry of Florida recently determined that the case must go to trial, emphasizing that a jury needs to decide whether the term “black market” was intended to imply illegal activities by Young. According to his judgment, there is enough evidence suggesting CNN might have known the claims were false or acted recklessly.

Henry asserted that the trial could explore whether CNN acted with “actual malice,” particularly through the use of the phrase “black market,” which could lead to punitive damages.

The network offered no comment, but CNN aired a clarification on March 25, 2022, in which anchor Jake Tapper acknowledged an error in terminology and apologized to Young during a segment of his show, The Lead.

Some references used in the broadcast, such as terms like “exorbitant” and “exploit,” were deemed opinions by Judge Henry and thus not actionable. Moreover, the court concluded that Nemex Enterprises was not directly implicated as it was not mentioned in the report.

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Judicial proceedings are set to continue in a case involving Navy veteran Zachary Young, who says cable network CNN defamed him in a 2021 report regarding the evacuation of Afghan families. Young, along with his enterprise Nemex, filed a lawsuit against the network after a segment suggested he charged excessive fees without guaranteeing safety or success during Joe Biden's bungled withdrawal from Afghanistan. The broadcast displayed Young's image alongside a caption mentioning "black markets" and high charges. show more
December 9, 2024
Immigration

European Nations Are Already BANNING New Syrian ‘Refugees.’

Austria’s interim government has announced a suspension of asylum applications from Syrian nationals following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. This decision comes after Turkey-backed rebels took control of Damascus, prompting Assad to seek refuge in Russia. The 13-year civil war in Syria has displaced millions, with 4.3 million Syrians now in European countries like Germany and Austria following the migrant crisis of 2015 and 2016.

Chancellor Karl Nehammer has directed Interior Minister Gerhard Karner to pause Syrian asylum applications and revisit previously granted cases. The Interior Ministry confirms that Karner has been asked to devise a plan for the systematic return and deportation of Syrians, though specific details remain unclarified.

The announcement has also impacted “family reunification” chain migration, which allows refugees to bring their relatives to Austria. The Austrian government has put on hold 12,886 applications, 1,146 of which are related to family reunification.

Nehammer and Karner represent the People’s Party (ÖVP), which is embracing more stringent immigration policies in response to the rise of the populist Freedom Party (FPÖ), which placed first in the country’s recent elections.

Nehammer is currently engaged in coalition negotiations with parties other than the FPÖ despite its clear electoral success. Some Austrian voters are questioning President Alexander Van der Bellen’s decision not to appoint the FPÖ to lead government formation efforts rather than the ÖVP.

Image by C.Stadler/Bwag.

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Austria's interim government has announced a suspension of asylum applications from Syrian nationals following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. This decision comes after Turkey-backed rebels took control of Damascus, prompting Assad to seek refuge in Russia. The 13-year civil war in Syria has displaced millions, with 4.3 million Syrians now in European countries like Germany and Austria following the migrant crisis of 2015 and 2016. show more