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February 24, 2025
Jack Montgomery
News
War

‘Very Angry’ Zelensky Screamed at Trump Treasury Secretary During Mineral Talks.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected a proposal from the Trump administration that involved trading Ukraine’s mineral resources for security assurances. The proposal, presented by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, was intended to offer long-term security guarantees against Russian aggression and defray the cost to the U.S. of arming, funding, and training the Ukrainian military since 2022, as well as paying Ukrainian government workers’ salaries and subsidizing Ukrainian agriculture and businesses.

Sources present at a meeting between Zelensky and Bessent in Kiev say the Ukrainian leader was “very angry” at the prospect of refunding American taxpayers for their assistance and could be heard shouting at the U.S. Treasury Secretary through the heavy doors of his presidential office.

According to the Financial Times, Zelensky’s own team says he is “thin-skinned and can react poorly to criticism,” with a former senior official saying he has “allowed his emotions to make his decisions” at times.

Subsequently, Zelensky issued a public statement saying he would not “sell” Ukraine, apparently in reference to the proposed minerals deal. However, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who held talks with Zelensky after Bessent in Munich, Germany, say the Ukrainian was amenable to a minerals deal during their discussions, only to turn on the U.S. in comments to the press afterward.

Vice President Vance has warned that undermining President Donald J. Trump and his administration in the court of public opinion, as Zelensky appears to be attempting, will prove counterproductive with the America First leader.

“Zelensky is getting really bad advice, and I don’t know from whom,” the Vice President told Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, in an exclusive interview. “He’s not dealing with Joe Biden and the Biden administration anymore. He’s dealing with Donald Trump and the Trump administration.” Vance added, branding Zelensky’s attacks on Trump “disgraceful.”

Image via European Union 2023– Source: EP.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected a proposal from the Trump administration that involved trading Ukraine's mineral resources for security assurances. The proposal, presented by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, was intended to offer long-term security guarantees against Russian aggression and defray the cost to the U.S. of arming, funding, and training the Ukrainian military since 2022, as well as paying Ukrainian government workers' salaries and subsidizing Ukrainian agriculture and businesses. show more
February 23, 2025
News

BREAKING: Trump Names Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director.

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Dan Bongino has been tapped as the next Deputy Director of the FBI under Kash Patel, whom Trump has called the “best ever” pick for Director.

Bongino, a former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent, holds a master’s degree in psychology from CUNY and an MBA from Penn State. He later became a prominent conservative commentator and one of the country’s most successful podcasters—a role he’s willing to forgo to take on the position.

Trump emphasized that Bongino, Patel, and newly appointed U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will work to restore “Fairness, Justice, Law and Order” in America. The move signals a dramatic shift for the FBI, which has faced mounting criticism for political bias in recent years.

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“Great news for Law Enforcement and American Justice! Dan Bongino, a man of incredible love and passion for our Country, has just been named the next DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE FBI, by the man who will be the best ever Director, Kash Patel. Dan has a Masters Degree in Psychology from C.U.N.Y., and an MBA from Penn State. He was a member of the New York Police Department (New York’s Finest!), a highly respected Special Agent with the United States Secret Service, and is now one of the most successful Podcasters in the Country, something he is willing and prepared to give up in order to serve. Working with our great new United States Attorney General, Pam Bondi, and Director Patel, Fairness, Justice, Law and Order will be brought back to America, and quickly. Congratulations Dan!”

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President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Dan Bongino has been tapped as the next Deputy Director of the FBI under Kash Patel, whom Trump has called the “best ever” pick for Director. show more
joy reid
February 23, 2025
Media

Joy Reid’s MSNBC Show CANCELLED.

Joy Reid’s tenure as host of “The ReidOut” will conclude this week, marking a significant shift at MSNBC. Reid has led the 7 p.m. program since 2020, but changes under the new network president, Rebecca Kutler, have led to her departure. A panel show featuring Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez, and Michael Steele will replace Reid’s slot. Steele is a failed former Republican National Committee chairman who now makes money by helping the left attack the right.

Kutler’s restructuring efforts are driven by major ratings drops. According to The New York Times, while MSNBC surpasses CNN in viewership, it continues to trail behind Fox News. As Variety reports, MSNBC and CNN have experienced viewership declines following Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Both networks are making programming adjustments in response.

In addition to Reid’s exit, Rachel Maddow’s schedule is set to reduce. Maddow is currently set to host five nights a week until the end of Trump’s initial 100 days back in office. Her time slot was originally planned to transition to Alex Wagner. However, Kutler is now considering Jen Psaki, a former Biden White House press secretary and known circle-backer, for the position.

These programming shifts come as MSNBC operates as a standalone entity separate from NBCUniversal under Comcast’s management. Kutler, who assumed leadership in February, is implementing widespread changes. Variety reports her plans involve adjustments to the daytime lineup, including a search for new Washington correspondents and a bureau chief. She is considering journalists from outlets like The Washington Post and Politico and is exploring options for promoting existing MSNBC contributors to anchor roles.

MSNBC’s editorial positions, however, appear unchanged. The network remains extreme left in its perspective and continues to peddle falsehoods and hoaxes.

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Joy Reid's tenure as host of "The ReidOut" will conclude this week, marking a significant shift at MSNBC. Reid has led the 7 p.m. program since 2020, but changes under the new network president, Rebecca Kutler, have led to her departure. A panel show featuring Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez, and Michael Steele will replace Reid's slot. Steele is a failed former Republican National Committee chairman who now makes money by helping the left attack the right. show more
February 22, 2025
News

1 Dead, 2 Injured in ‘Allahu Akbar’ Knife Attack.

A stabbing incident in the eastern French city of Mulhouse resulted in one fatality and left at least two individuals seriously injured on Saturday afternoon. The attack occurred at a local market in this town near the German border.

Authorities arrested a 37-year-old man at the scene. According to local media reports, the suspect allegedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the incident. The individual is reportedly listed on a terror-prevention watchlist. This watchlist, known as FSPRT, compiles information from various authorities to monitor individuals and prevent potential radicalization linked to terrorism.

The Mulhouse prosecutor’s office provided these details, highlighting that the investigation is ongoing. Local authorities have yet to release the identities of the victims or further information regarding their conditions.

The stabbing has raised concerns within the community, which is known for its peaceful atmosphere. Security measures in the region are under review following the attack.

While details remain limited, French authorities are treating the case with urgency given the suspect’s inclusion on the FSPRT list. The country has been on heightened alert regarding potential terrorist activities, which has prompted a swift response from law enforcement and security agencies.

This incident is the latest in a series of violent attacks by Muslims occurring in public spaces in France over recent years.

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A stabbing incident in the eastern French city of Mulhouse resulted in one fatality and left at least two individuals seriously injured on Saturday afternoon. The attack occurred at a local market in this town near the German border. show more
February 22, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Coyote Blames Trump’s Border Policies for 80% Decline in Business Since Inauguration.

At least one human smuggler in Mexico—commonly known as a coyote—says he’s seen an 80 percent drop in business since President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated just over a month ago. The revelation, relayed by NBC News’s Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez, suggests President Trump’s swift move to secure the southern border and implement the mass deportations of illegal immigrants is discouraging foreign nationals from even attempting illegal crossings.

According to U.S. government officials, there are currently an estimated 229 illegal border crossings each day, a steep decline from the over 11,000 per day crossing high that occurred under the former Biden government. Illegal crossing began to plummet between December and January as Trump was set to take office, with many would-be illegal immigrants deciding to forego attempting to cross into the U.S., fearing they would be caught and deported once Trump assumed office.

The coyote, Gutierrez claims, is now contemplating raising his fees for those still determined to enter the country unlawfully. Additionally, while the smuggler contends the placement of the U.S. military along the border is “foolishness,” he also acknowledged that the impact has been noticeable in deterring would-be illegal border crossers.

President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, has overseen a slew of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids—primarily targeting violent, illegal immigrant criminals and organized crime rings. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has also ramped up deportation flights, with thousands of illegal immigrants being flown to Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and—in the case of the most dangerous—the U.S. military installation at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

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At least one human smuggler in Mexico—commonly known as a coyote—says he's seen an 80 percent drop in business since President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated just over a month ago. The revelation, relayed by NBC News's Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez, suggests President Trump's swift move to secure the southern border and implement the mass deportations of illegal immigrants is discouraging foreign nationals from even attempting illegal crossings. show more
Migrant Crime
February 21, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Trump Administration Probes Lax Biden Govt HHS Vetting Exposing Migrant Kids to Trafficking.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching an investigation into the handling of unaccompanied illegal immigrant children by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The probe comes after concerns were raised that lax vetting processes may have allowed minors to end up in the care of unsuitable sponsors, including alleged predators and traffickers.

An internal HHS document details numerous instances where the ORR neglected safety protocols. The report highlights cases where sponsors used falsified or altered images to gain custody of children, with these discrepancies often overlooked by government staff. One photo included in the report depicted a poorly edited image, with a child’s mother appearing next to a man claiming custody. Another case involved a sponsor using an identity document that did not match his own.

A particularly concerning incident involved a 23-year-old posing as a minor within a federal facility, reportedly making inappropriate advances toward actual children. According to HHS sources, the former Biden government’s prioritizing speed over safety resulted in a number of failures to protect migrant minors in the care of the ORR.

Findings by the HHS Office of the Inspector General revealed serious shortcomings in sponsor evaluations, leading to potentially unsafe or exploitative conditions for the children. The report notes that rejection rates for sponsorship applications were alarmingly low, highlighting oversight deficiencies.

Despite awareness of these issues among top officials in the Biden government, meaningful corrective actions were never implemented, according to the investigation. Since May 2024, 291,000 unaccompanied minors have entered the U.S., with many released without required immigration court appearances.

Consequently, the Trump administration’s HHS aims to prevent future occurrences by reviewing and enhancing sponsor vetting procedures. Recommendations include fingerprinting, mandatory DNA testing, and improved background checks for potential sponsors.

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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching an investigation into the handling of unaccompanied illegal immigrant children by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The probe comes after concerns were raised that lax vetting processes may have allowed minors to end up in the care of unsuitable sponsors, including alleged predators and traffickers. show more
February 21, 2025
William Upton
News

Democrats Face Investigation Over Alleged Threats Against Trump, Musk, and Others.

U.S. Attorney Ed Martin is initiating inquiries into senior Democratic lawmakers over comments perceived as potentially threatening President Donald J. Trump and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk. Specifically, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA) received inquiry letters from Martin, the top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C.

Martin’s investigation is focused on public comments made by the two national Democratic lawmakers in public settings. For Garcia, Martin is demanding an explanation for remarks the California Democrat made during a recent CNN appearance. During the interview, Garcia made derogatory remarks regarding Musk and pushed for a more aggressive approach to fighting DOGE, saying,  “What the American public want is for us to bring actual weapons to this bar fight,” Garcia said. “This is an actual fight for democracy.”

In the case of Schumer, Martin is seeking additional details regarding the Senate Democrat leader’s speech during a pro-abortion rally in 2020, during which he threatened consequences for Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh. “I want to tell you, Gorsuch, I want to tell you, Kavanaugh, you have released the whirlwind, and you will pay the price. You won’t know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions,” he threatened.

Although Schumer later retracted those remarks on the Senate floor, Martin’s letter requested further clarification, emphasizing that Schumer’s comments were made outside the protective bounds of the U.S. Capitol.

On social media, Garcia responded by accusing President Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) of targeting him for his criticisms. Meanwhile, Schumer’s office has yet to respond to Martin’s multiple inquiries, as noted in the U.S. Attorney’s most recent letter.

Notably, the Democratic Party’s violent and threatening rhetoric appears to have inspired at least two assassination attempts against President Trump during the 2024 presidential campaign. The first attempt on Trump’s life resulted in a supporter of the President, Corey Comperatore, being killed by the would-be presidential assassin.

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U.S. Attorney Ed Martin is initiating inquiries into senior Democratic lawmakers over comments perceived as potentially threatening President Donald J. Trump and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk. Specifically, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA) received inquiry letters from Martin, the top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C. show more
February 21, 2025
Immigration

Trump Admin Intensifies Immigration Crackdown, Deputizes State Dept. Security Personnel.

President Donald J. Trump‘s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving to ramp up deportations and immigration enforcement actions as part of the America First leaders’s broader border security and illegal immigration crackdown. As part of the effort, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem signed an order deputizing around 600 State Department Security Service employees to assist in the arrest and separation of foreign nationals illegally residing in the United States.

“Under President Trump, DHS will utilize all available resources to secure our border and remove criminal illegal aliens from our country,” Noem declared in a statement. She added: “The safety of American citizens comes first.”

The National Pulse previously reported that some employees in the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigations division have been deputized, primarily assisting in the investigation and dismantling of organized and dangerous illegal immigrant gangs like Tren de Aragua. Additionally, a number of Department of Justice (DOJ) law enforcement personnel and individuals with the Texas Attorney General’s Office have been called to assist with DHS immigration enforcement operations.

In a recent statement, Noem noted the Treasury Department’s readiness to support immigration enforcement. Recent workforce and budget enhancements have rendered IRS personnel available to assist. Reports indicate a significant rise in interior arrests compared to the same timeframe in the previous year. DHS data shows a 137 percent increase, with 11,791 interior ICE arrests recorded from January 20 to February 8, compared to 4,969 in 2024.

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President Donald J. Trump's Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving to ramp up deportations and immigration enforcement actions as part of the America First leaders's broader border security and illegal immigration crackdown. As part of the effort, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem signed an order deputizing around 600 State Department Security Service employees to assist in the arrest and separation of foreign nationals illegally residing in the United States. show more
February 21, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Corruption
Crime

WATCH: AG Bondi Says Epstein Client List ‘Sitting on My Desk Right Now.’

Attorney General Pam Bondi has confirmed pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein’s client list is “sitting on my desk right now,” undergoing review at the directive of President Donald J. Trump. “I’m reviewing that, I’m reviewing JFK files, MLK files, that’s all in the process of being reviewed,” she said on Friday.

Asked by Fox News if anything she has seen has shocked her, Bondi responded, “Not yet.” Members of the public and some members of Congress have long raised suspicions over the fact that Epstein’s so-called “madam,” Ghislaine Maxwell, was seemingly convicted of trafficking children to nobody besides Epstein himself. Epstein died—supposedly by suicide—in a New York correctional center before he could be brought to trial.

“We know that Jeffrey Epstein, who’s now deceased, and [Ghislaine] Maxwell, his associate who’s now in prison, were engaged in a conspiracy of sex trafficking with minors. So were others,” said Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) last June while grilling former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing. He continued: “What’s the FBI doing to investigate the other people that were involved in the sex trafficking rings?”

While Wray offered no meaningful answer, the client list should provide Sen. Kennedy and others with more leads to pursue when it is published.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi has confirmed pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein's client list is "sitting on my desk right now," undergoing review at the directive of President Donald J. Trump. "I'm reviewing that, I'm reviewing JFK files, MLK files, that's all in the process of being reviewed," she said on Friday. show more
February 21, 2025
Jack Montgomery
War

Rubio, Vance Confirm Trump ‘Very Upset’ with Zelensky for Lying About Mineral Talks.

Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have confirmed President Donald J. Trump is “very upset” with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky for lying about U.S.-Ukrainian discussions over mineral rights. Zelensky has claimed he refused to countenance reserving mineral and energy exploration rights in Ukraine to the U.S. rather than its competitors to help repay American taxpayers for arming, funding, and training his military, as well as subsidizing Ukrainian government workers and businesses—but Vance and Rubio say his characterization of these discussions is untrue.

“President Trump is very upset at President Zelensky… and rightfully so,” Rubio told journalist Catherine Herridge, recalling how Biden, too, once reportedly “cursed at [Zelensky] in a phone call” for publicly denigrating U.S. efforts to assist him rather than expressing gratitude for the help his government was receiving.

“Frankly, I was personally very upset, because we had a conversation with President Zelensky, the Vice President and I, the three of us, and we discussed this issue about the mineral rights,” Rubio continued. “And we explained to them, look, we want to be in a joint venture with you, not because we’re trying to steal from your country, but because we think that’s actually a security guarantee if we’re your partner in an important economic endeavor. We get to get paid back some of the money the taxpayers have given, close to $200 billion, and also, now we have a vested interest in the security of Ukraine.

“And [Zelensky] said, ‘Sure, we want to do this deal, it makes all the sense in the world, the only thing is, I need to run it through my legislative process, they have to approve it.’ I read two days later that Zelensky’s out there saying, ‘I rejected the deal, I told them no way, that we’re not doing that’—well, that’s not what happened in that meeting,” Rubio stressed.

He went on to say Zelensky’s public claims that President Trump is “living in a world of disinformation” are “very counterproductive… President Trump’s not the kind of person that’s going to sit there and take that… he’s not gonna get gamed here.”

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Vice President Vance, who shared a clip of Rubio’s exchange with Herridge on social media, commenting, “What Secretary Rubio is saying here is exactly right,” made similar remarks to Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, in an exclusive interview earlier this week.

“Zelensky is getting really bad advice, and I don’t know from whom,” Vance said. “He’s not dealing with Joe Biden and the Biden administration anymore. He’s dealing with Donald Trump and the Trump administration.”

“The idea that he’s going to litigate his disagreements with the President in the public square—I mean, you [Kassam] know the President very well, obviously, I know the President very well. This is not a good way to deal with President Trump… he’s attacking the only reason this country exists, publicly, right now. And it’s disgraceful. And it’s not something that is going to move the President of the United States. In fact, it’s going to have the opposite effect,” he warned.

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Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have confirmed President Donald J. Trump is "very upset" with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky for lying about U.S.-Ukrainian discussions over mineral rights. Zelensky has claimed he refused to countenance reserving mineral and energy exploration rights in Ukraine to the U.S. rather than its competitors to help repay American taxpayers for arming, funding, and training his military, as well as subsidizing Ukrainian government workers and businesses—but Vance and Rubio say his characterization of these discussions is untrue. show more