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January 22, 2025
Jack Montgomery
War
World

Carrot and Stick: Trump Offers Warm Words to Russian People, But Warns of Economic War Unless a Peace Deal Is Done ‘Soon.’

President Donald J. Trump has expressed his love and admiration for the Russian people but warned he wants a peace agreement ending the “ridiculous” war in Ukraine soon. He has made it clear that there will be a significant escalation of the economic warfare against Russia unless progress on peace is made.

“I’m not looking to hurt Russia. I love the Russian people, and always had a very good relationship with President Putin – and this despite the Radical Left’s Russia, Russia, Russia HOAX,” President Trump said in a statement published on his Truth Social platform.

“We must never forget that Russia helped us win the Second World War, losing almost 60,000,000 lives in the process,” he continued—referencing a point of pride and sometimes irritation for the Russian people, who believe their role in Second World War is often overlooked.

“All of that being said, I’m going to do Russia, whose Economy is failing, and President Putin, a very big FAVOR. Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous War! IT’S ONLY GOING TO GET WORSE,” Trump continued. “If we don’t make a ‘deal,’ and soon, I have no other choice but to put high levels of Taxes, Tariffs, and Sanctions on anything being sold by Russia to the United States, and various other participating countries,” he warned.

“Let’s get this war, which never would have started if I were President, over with! We can do it the easy way, or the hard way – and the easy way is always better. It’s time to ‘MAKE A DEAL.’ NO MORE LIVES SHOULD BE LOST!!!”

Economic action against Russia by Joe Biden and other Western leaders has so far proved ineffective. Trade statistics for former Soviet Socialist Republics in Central Asia strongly suggest exports to Russia are being routed through them, and much of the Russian energy once sold to Europe is now finding new markets in the likes of China and India.

However, President Trump’s reference to tariffs and sanctions on “various other participating countries” besides Russia suggests he may be contemplating a similar approach to the one used against Iran during his first term, with Russia’s trade partners as well as Russia itself being targeted. This strategy was highly effective against Iran, rapidly isolating it internationally.

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President Donald J. Trump has expressed his love and admiration for the Russian people but warned he wants a peace agreement ending the "ridiculous" war in Ukraine soon. He has made it clear that there will be a significant escalation of the economic warfare against Russia unless progress on peace is made. show more
January 22, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Crime
Immigration

Afghan Migrant Murders Two, Including Toddler, in Stabbing Spree.

Police have arrested an Afghan migrant after a stabbing spree left a two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man dead, with several others also injured in the attack in Aschaffenburg, Germany. The attack took place Wednesday, January 22, at a park in the center of the Bavarian town.

Enamullah O., a 28-year-old from Afghanistan, was arrested by police at the scene. He is believed to live in a local shelter for asylum seekers. Reports suggest the suspect had followed the daycare group of five young children before he struck.

Law enforcement is so far unwilling to offer a possible motive for the attack. Islamist Axel Rudakubana, the son of two Rwandan migrants, murdered three young girls and wounded several others at a dance class in Southport, England, last year—and a Syrian refugee stabbed multiple babies and toddlers and two adults at a park in Annecy, France, in 2023.

THE NEW NORMAL?

The Aschaffenburg attack comes after a wave of similar attacks by migrants in Germany in recent years. In 2024 alone, there were several high-profile stabbings by migrants, leaving multiple dead. In June, a 27-year-old Afghan migrant was shot dead in a town about 80 miles outside Berlin after going on a stabbing spree amid soccer fans from Germany and Scotland. Just a month prior, in May, another Afghan stabbed a German police officer to death at an anti-Islamization rally in Mannheim, wounding several others. Heinrich Koch, a 62-year-old local council candidate for the anti-mass migration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, was stabbed in the same city just weeks later when he confronted a man tearing down election posters.

The most deadly attack took place in the city of Solingen, where a failed Syrian asylum seeker stabbed three people to death at a “festival of diversity.” He had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State terrorist group.

Jack Montgomery contributed to this report.

Image by Markus Spiske.

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Police have arrested an Afghan migrant after a stabbing spree left a two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man dead, with several others also injured in the attack in Aschaffenburg, Germany. The attack took place Wednesday, January 22, at a park in the center of the Bavarian town. show more
January 22, 2025
William Upton
News

WATCH: Philly’s Democrat Mayor Botches Her Own City’s NFL Team Name.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mayor Cherelle Parker failed to spell “Eagles” during a news conference shortly before her city’s professional football team hosted a playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. A Democrat, Parker was first elected as mayor in 2024.

“Let me hear you all say, ‘E – L – G – S – E – S’… Eagles!” Parker shouted during the outdoor media event. She concluded with: “Let’s go birds,” a common saying among fans of the Philadelphia Eagles—the city’s professional National Football League (NFL) franchise. While Parker could not spell the team name right, some in the crowd could be heard chanting the correct spelling.

Parker’s flub quickly hit social media, forcing the Philadelphia mayor to address her misspelling on Tuesday during another news conference meant to unveil the Kensington Wellness Court—a program to send drug addicts in the city’s crime-ridden Kensington neighborhood to rehab facilities instead of jail. “We don’t promise perfection, I’m so happy I never have,” the Philadelphia mayor said. “Especially after I couldn’t spell Eagles right.”

Studies indicate that upwards of 52 percent of adult Philadelphians are likely functionally illiterate. Even more troubling, students in the city have routinely fallen far below the national average in terms of state and national reading assessments.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mayor Cherelle Parker failed to spell "Eagles" during a news conference shortly before her city's professional football team hosted a playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams. A Democrat, Parker was first elected as mayor in 2024. show more
January 22, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Media
UK

Prince Harry Wins ‘Substantial’ Settlement From Murdoch Newspapers.

Prince Harry has reportedly won a substantial settlement after press baron Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers admitted to hacking his mobile phone. Murdoch’s company apologized to Prince Harry for intruding on his personal life and for their private investigators engaging in unlawful conduct. It also apologized for the past activities of its journalists and others regarding Prince Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, who died in 1997.

The settlement comes just a day before News Group Newspapers was set to go on trial, where damaging testimony regarding the hacking and unlawful activity was expected to be made public. Prince Harry, the younger son of King Charles III, was expected to show that News Group Newspapers had not only routinely hacked his mobile phone but also destroyed evidence of their activities.

The British royal was just one of around 40 plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit against Murdoch’s company, which also named News UK chief executive Rebekah Brooks as a co-defendant.

Sally Buzbee, the executive editor of The Washington Post, resigned just months after the lawsuit was launched after a conflict with chief executive Will Lewis. A judge was expected to allow plaintiffs to name Lewis as one of the executives accused of concealing hacking evidence. Lewis, however, told Buzbeee not to cover the story, claiming it was not newsworthy.

Prince Harry currently lives in the United States, having abandoned his duties as a “working royal.” He was reportedly anxious about his immigration status last year, with a judge examining his papers after he admitted to an extensive history of drug abuse, including in the USA, in his autobiography Spare.

According to Harry, he only admitted the drug use because he felt confident that with former President Joe Biden in office, there would be no consequences for his immigration status.

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Prince Harry has reportedly won a substantial settlement after press baron Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers admitted to hacking his mobile phone. Murdoch's company apologized to Prince Harry for intruding on his personal life and for their private investigators engaging in unlawful conduct. It also apologized for the past activities of its journalists and others regarding Prince Harry's mother, Princess Diana, who died in 1997. show more
January 22, 2025
Jack Montgomery
War
World

UN Boss Credits Trump for Gaza Peace Deal.

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has commended President Donald J. Trump’s pivotal role in achieving a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas. Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos, Switzerland, Guterres stressed, “There was a large contribution of the robust diplomacy of the at-the-time President-elect of the United States.”

Trump envoy Steve Witkoff notably influenced the deal. Witkoff met with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem and persuaded the Israeli leader to make crucial compromises. Arab officials described the meeting as “tense,” noting that Witkoff achieved more in this single session than now-former President Joe Biden did in a year.

Witkoff flew specifically to Israel for the critical meeting. His efforts underscore Trump’s proactive approach to conflict resolution. During his inaugural address on January 20, he vowed, “My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier, that’s what I want to be, a peacemaker and a unifier.”

Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian.

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United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has commended President Donald J. Trump's pivotal role in achieving a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas. Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos, Switzerland, Guterres stressed, "There was a large contribution of the robust diplomacy of the at-the-time President-elect of the United States." show more
January 22, 2025
Media
News

Prince Harry’s Court Case Against Murdoch’s News Group Begins.

The legal proceedings involving Prince Harry and Rupert Murdoch’s Sun tabloid commenced Tuesday with delays. These were caused by adjournments sought by the prince’s lawyers, resulting in a slow start to the trial. The court’s presiding judge, Timothy Fancourt, expressed dissatisfaction with the interruptions but granted them.

Prince Harry’s lawsuit against News Group Newspapers (NGN), which owns The Sun and the now-defunct News of the World, concerns allegations of illegal information gathering. The prince contends that these methods were employed for stories dating back to 1996. According to Harry, he only became aware of these practices in 2006.

The trial will focus on 30 articles published by NGN outlets, which Prince Harry claims were sourced through unlawful means under British law. Former British politician Tom Watson is also involved as a claimant and was present in court on Tuesday.

In a related case in 2023, Prince Harry and other litigants secured more than $170,000 in damages from Mirror Group Newspapers over similar accusations. During that trial, Prince Harry became the first senior British royal in over a century to provide testimony in court.

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The legal proceedings involving Prince Harry and Rupert Murdoch's Sun tabloid commenced Tuesday with delays. These were caused by adjournments sought by the prince’s lawyers, resulting in a slow start to the trial. The court's presiding judge, Timothy Fancourt, expressed dissatisfaction with the interruptions but granted them. show more
January 21, 2025
News

Four States Sue to Exclude Illegal Migrants from Census Count.

The attorneys general of Louisiana, Kansas, Ohio, and West Virginia have initiated legal action against the U.S. Census Bureau. They seek to prevent the inclusion of illegal immigrants in the population count used for assigning congressional seats and electoral votes. The lawsuit, filed in a Louisiana federal court on Sunday, contends that the Biden government’s decision to count illegal immigrants in the 2020 census for apportionment purposes resulted in a loss of congressional representation and electoral votes for Ohio and West Virginia. Allegations in the suit claim that due to this method, Texas gained a congressional seat, and California retained one that it might have otherwise lost.

The legal complaint argues that Louisiana and Kansas are at risk of losing seats and votes in the 2030 reapportionment if the current practice is maintained. In 2018, the U.S. Census Bureau developed the “Residence Rule” for the 2020 census, requiring foreign nationals residing in the U.S. to be counted in the state of their usual residence. This applies irrespective of their legal status or whether they hold temporary visas. According to the lawsuit, both President Biden’s Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo, and Census Bureau Director Robert Santos included illegal immigrants in the apportionment data for congressional seats and electoral votes.

The plaintiffs argue this approach infringes upon the Fourteenth Amendment and Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution by improperly redistributing political power to states with large illegal immigrant populations. The lawsuit states that the “actual Enumeration” obligation was understood to include only U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. It asserts that those without the right to vote, primarily illegals, should not be counted in state apportionment.

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The attorneys general of Louisiana, Kansas, Ohio, and West Virginia have initiated legal action against the U.S. Census Bureau. They seek to prevent the inclusion of illegal immigrants in the population count used for assigning congressional seats and electoral votes. The lawsuit, filed in a Louisiana federal court on Sunday, contends that the Biden government's decision to count illegal immigrants in the 2020 census for apportionment purposes resulted in a loss of congressional representation and electoral votes for Ohio and West Virginia. Allegations in the suit claim that due to this method, Texas gained a congressional seat, and California retained one that it might have otherwise lost. show more
January 21, 2025
News

Ukraine Detains Commanders as Frontline Struggles Persist.

Ukraine’s Security Service has detained three former military commanders, citing their failure to adequately defend the Kharkov (Kharkiv) region against Russian forces last year. This move addresses growing public concerns over the military in Ukraine. The detained individuals include two generals and a colonel, whose identities have not been disclosed.

The Security Service, or SBU, accuses the former commanders of not constructing sufficient fortifications or properly equipping defensive positions. These failures allegedly contributed to the loss of territory in northeastern Ukraine, which remains a focal point of intense conflict. Their actions are under increasing scrutiny as public demand for accountability rises, especially in light of reports of desertion within the Ukrainian army.

In a related development, the SBU also reported the arrest of the country’s chief military psychiatrist. He has been accused of profiting over $1 million through corrupt practices since Russia’s invasion began, amassing multiple properties and luxury vehicles.

Charges against the former commanders include facilitating desertion and mismanagement. Allegations against the colonel also detail responsibility for the unauthorized departure of 12 soldiers from his battalion. Additionally, a commander from the 155th brigade faces charges linked to mass absenteeism within his ranks.

The detentions have sparked reactions, particularly from soldiers of the involved units. Members of the 125th Brigade, who participated in Kharkov’s defense, expressed their support for their ex-commander on social media, emphasizing the challenges faced during intense combat last spring. The SBU is pursuing pretrial detention for those arrested, with potential prison sentences reaching up to a decade.

Image by Enno Lenze.

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Ukraine's Security Service has detained three former military commanders, citing their failure to adequately defend the Kharkov (Kharkiv) region against Russian forces last year. This move addresses growing public concerns over the military in Ukraine. The detained individuals include two generals and a colonel, whose identities have not been disclosed. show more
January 21, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Crime
Immigration

Homan: ICE Immigration Raids Are Underway.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids are already underway, according to President Donald J. Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan. During an interview, news anchor John Roberts put it to Homan that “roundups of criminal illegal aliens” appeared to have been “put on hold for a little while.” Homan responded, “No, it’s started.”

“ICE teams are out there as of today,” Homan confirmed. “We gave them a direction to prioritize public safety threats; they’re what we’re looking for. So, we’re working up the target list.”

Referencing a rumored major operation in Chicago, the border czar said this had been reevaluated due to the leak of the plan, which presented safety issues. However, he added that these concerns have now been “addressed.”

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids are already underway, according to President Donald J. Trump's border czar, Tom Homan. During an interview, news anchor John Roberts put it to Homan that "roundups of criminal illegal aliens" appeared to have been "put on hold for a little while." Homan responded, "No, it's started." show more
January 21, 2025
Immigration
Politics

Democrat States Challenge Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order in Court.

Democrat attorneys general from 18 states have filed a lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump, challenging his executive order that denies birthright citizenship to children born in the United States to illegal immigrants. The legal action was initiated in the Federal District Court of Massachusetts, with San Francisco and Washington, D.C., joining as co-complainants. This lawsuit represents the beginning of what is anticipated to be an extended legal dispute over the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin (D), leading the lawsuit along with counterparts from California and Massachusetts, claims the executive order is presidential overreach, stating that Trump cannot unilaterally amend constitutional rights. Platkin emphasized, “Presidents are powerful, but he is not a king. He cannot rewrite the Constitution with a stroke of the pen.”

The executive order was signed by Trump on Monday, at the onset of his second term in the White House. Under Trump’s order, if both parents are immigrants, their children born in the United States are not automatically granted citizenship. The order argues that these children are not covered by the 14th Amendment‘s citizenship clause.

This interpretation challenges late 19th and early 20th-century legal precedent affirming birthright citizenship, with only a specific exclusion for children of accredited diplomats. However, there is division within the judiciary. For instance, Judge James C. Ho of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has shown some agreement with Trump’s perspective.

Nonetheless, this court’s jurisdiction does not extend to cases in Massachusetts, where the current lawsuit was filed.

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Democrat attorneys general from 18 states have filed a lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump, challenging his executive order that denies birthright citizenship to children born in the United States to illegal immigrants. The legal action was initiated in the Federal District Court of Massachusetts, with San Francisco and Washington, D.C., joining as co-complainants. This lawsuit represents the beginning of what is anticipated to be an extended legal dispute over the Trump administration’s immigration policies. show more