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March 27, 2024
Lawfare

Fraud Charges Against Ken Paxton Dismissed.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) reached an agreement on Tuesday to have the security fraud charges brought against him dismissed. The charges, which have lingered for nine years, were scheduled to be heard by a jury in mid-April. As part of the agreement, Paxton will be required to serve 100 hours of community service and undertake 15 hours of legal ethics education. Additionally, Paxton will be required to make a payment of approximately $270,000 in restitution to his accusers.

The charges stem from a 2015 indictment regarding Paxton’s role in a technology firm. He was accused of allegedly failing to disclose his financial interest in the firm to investors while persuading them to invest. While the Texas Attorney General agreed to the settlement terms, he continues to maintain his innocence regarding the allegations. The agreement with prosecutors did not require him to admit guilt.

“It was a case on Day One we knew they couldn’t prove, and on year nine, we still knew they couldn’t prove. Ken’s not guilty,” said Dan Cogdell, the attorney representing Paxton in the matter.

The security fraud settlement brings to a close most of the legal troubles that have dogged Paxton — often pushed by his political enemies in the state. Late last year, an effort by moderate Republicans and Democrats in the Texas state legislature to impeach the conservative Attorney General failed. Several of the star witnesses brought by the pro-impeachment lawmakers either proved unreliable or recanted their testimony.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) reached an agreement on Tuesday to have the security fraud charges brought against him dismissed. The charges, which have lingered for nine years, were scheduled to be heard by a jury in mid-April. As part of the agreement, Paxton will be required to serve 100 hours of community service and undertake 15 hours of legal ethics education. Additionally, Paxton will be required to make a payment of approximately $270,000 in restitution to his accusers. show more
March 27, 2024
Immigration

NYC Hands Out Prepaid Debit Cards to Illegals.

New York City officials are distributing prepaid debit cards to illegal aliens as part of a $53 million pilot program. The mayor’s office confirmed that several migrant families received the first debit cards on Monday. They are intended for use on food and baby supplies.

The program will provide illegal families of four with two children under 5 up to $350 each week. It will expand to roughly 115 families — nearly 500 people – over the next week. The cards may only be used at bodegas, convenience stores, grocery stores, and supermarkets, and migrants who participate in the scheme must sign an affidavit stating they will only spend the money on food and baby supplies. Illegals who fail to abide by the stipulations of the program could lose access to the funds.

A spokesman for the mayor said the scheme is a “cost-saving measure” to “replace the city’s current system of providing non-perishable food boxes to migrant families staying in hotels.” They added: “Not only will this provide families with the ability to purchase fresh food for their culturally-relevant diets and the baby supplies of their choosing, but the pilot program is expected to save New York City taxpayers more than $600,000 per month and $7 million per year.”

New York City faces severe strains on its resources due to the ongoing border crisis. The illegal alien ‘newcomers‘ negatively impact the city’s finances, housing, and law and order. In February, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the city is “out of room” for migrants. Last year, the mayor warned the illegal alien influx “will destroy” the city.

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New York City officials are distributing prepaid debit cards to illegal aliens as part of a $53 million pilot program. The mayor's office confirmed that several migrant families received the first debit cards on Monday. They are intended for use on food and baby supplies. show more
March 27, 2024
Ed Kozak
War
World

Hamas Demands HALT to Aid Airdrops Because People Keep Dying From Them.

The UK dropped ten tonnes of aid on Gaza this week, leading to an outcry from local Hamas leadership as at least 12 Palestinians drowned trying to retrieve the drifting supplies at sea.

The desperate scenes unfolded on a beach in northern Gaza as residents, amid fears of impending famine due to Israel’s continued military campaign, raced to collect the floating aid parcels. In light of the tragic aftermath and further deaths caused by stampedes towards the aid, Hamas and the Swiss-based Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor have called for an immediate cessation of airdrop operations, requesting instead for increased access to aid through land crossings.

Hamas further demanded that Israel allow a larger influx of aid trucks into the territory. Unicef reinforced this request’s urgency, which stressed the need for aid via land routes to prevent an imminent famine. Despite the incident in Gaza, the U.S. National Security Council has vowed to continue efforts to deliver aid by road while also maintaining airdrop operations.

This incident is not the first time aid delivery tactics have ignited controversy. Frequently, the delivery vehicles themselves have proven lethal, leading to many causalities. Earlier this month, a U.S. aid drop crushed five Palestinians to death.

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The UK dropped ten tonnes of aid on Gaza this week, leading to an outcry from local Hamas leadership as at least 12 Palestinians drowned trying to retrieve the drifting supplies at sea. show more
March 27, 2024
Election 2024
Election Integrity

Fresh Evidence of Ballot Stuffing, Voter Fraud May Lead to THIRD Attempt to Elect Mayor.

Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas (D) is asking the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) to investigate allegations of ballot stuffing and voter fraud in the city of Bridgeport’s mayoral election. If the commission concludes that fraud did sway the results, this will be the second time such a determination has been made in less than a year.

The September Democrat primary results were tossed out by a state judge after a preponderance of evidence indicated allies of incumbent Democrat Mayor Joe Ganim engaged in vote-box stuffing and illegal ballot-harvesting practices. The initial results on election night showed Ganim’s primary challenger, John Gomes, ahead by several hundred votes. However, the next day, the results reversed, with Ganim taking the lead.

After reviewing the evidence of election fraud, the judge ordered the results vacated and scheduled a new primary election and general election for January and February, respectively. Ganim once again won the primary and general election while dogged by allegations of having committed election fraud.

According to the Secretary of State, after the new February general election, “eight voters out of 63… indicated during spot check calls that they received absentee ballots despite not requesting them.” Another voter reported “that someone came to his house to help him, had him sign some paperwork, and then took his ballot away.” Thomas additionally says there is evidence voters were offered cash payments in exchange for their absentee ballots.

The allegations have been significant enough to prompt legislative action. The Connecticut House Government Administration and Elections Committee has introduced a bill to bolster the surveillance of absentee ballot collection and limit ballot accessibility to ensure a more effective and fair election process.

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Connecticut Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas (D) is asking the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) to investigate allegations of ballot stuffing and voter fraud in the city of Bridgeport’s mayoral election. If the commission concludes that fraud did sway the results, this will be the second time such a determination has been made in less than a year. show more
March 27, 2024
William Upton
Media
Politics

Ronna McDaniel Might Make $600K+ From Her Single NBC Interview.

The NBCUniversal News Group could end up paying former Republican National Committee (RNC) chairwoman Ronna McDaniel over $600K for a single interview after the news network parted ways with her yesterday. McDaniel was fired as an NBC and MSNBC contributor after announcing she would join the network just a week ago. The hiring of the former RNC chairwoman drew considerable public backlash from much of the on-air talent for MSNBC and NBC’s Chuck Todd.

After stepping down as the leader of the RNC in early March, McDaniel announced last week she’d be joining both NBC and MSNBC as a contributor. The news network billed the hire as providing exclusive insights into the Trump political world, emphasizing that McDaniel would primarily focus on the November election.

McDaniel reportedly met with attorney Bryan Freedman, who represented Megyn Kelly during her departure from NBC. Freedman has also represented Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon, and Chris Cuomo. In addition to the $600K contractual pay-out, the former RNC chairwoman has indicated she may pursue additional legal action over discrimination and hostile work environment claims.

Executives at NBCUniversal News Group quickly acquiesced to demands McDaniel be fired after most of the on-air talent for MSNBC engaged in what is best described as an open revolt. The National Pulse reported that MSNBC and NBC personalities Mika Brzezinski, Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O’Donnell, Jen Psaki, Joy Reid, Joe Scarborough, Chuck Todd, and Nicolle Wallace all objected publicly to McDaniel’s hiring. According to The New York Times, NBC executives were reportedly “stunned” by Todd’s denouncement.

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The NBCUniversal News Group could end up paying former Republican National Committee (RNC) chairwoman Ronna McDaniel over $600K for a single interview after the news network parted ways with her yesterday. McDaniel was fired as an NBC and MSNBC contributor after announcing she would join the network just a week ago. The hiring of the former RNC chairwoman drew considerable public backlash from much of the on-air talent for MSNBC and NBC’s Chuck Todd. show more
March 27, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Media
News

AUDIO: WH Press Sec Karine Jean-Pierre HANGS UP on Interviewer for Asking About Biden’s Dementia.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre abruptly ended an interview with Charlotte, North Carolina, radio station WBT on Tuesday, hanging up on the host after he pressed her on voter concerns over President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline and high gas prices. The host told Jean-Pierre that he had been pushed by numerous people to “please just ask her, does the President have dementia?”

“Mark, I can’t even believe you’re asking me this question,” Biden’s press secretary fired back before continuing: “That is an incredibly offensive question to ask.” The radio host pressed again, countering that many voters were asking the question. Jean-Pierre responded that the President’s physician has been transparent about Biden’s health. She said if people paid attention, they’d see “exactly how focused he’s been on the American people.” Jean-Pierre went on to tell the radio host that she rejected the premise of his question, calling it “insulting.”

The two next moved on to discussing how President Biden planned to tackle inflation’s impact on gas and grocery prices. Jean-Pierre said the President “gets it” and “understands how difficult it is for Americans who are sitting around their kitchen table every month trying to figure out what they’re going to pay for.” Pivoting to the standard White House line, she blamed the high gas prices on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine while claiming the U.S. is in a better position on energy costs now than it was a year ago.

Before the WBT host could respond, Jean-Pierre abruptly ended the interview with a quick “thank you” before hanging up.

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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre abruptly ended an interview with Charlotte, North Carolina, radio station WBT on Tuesday, hanging up on the host after he pressed her on voter concerns over President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline and high gas prices. The host told Jean-Pierre that he had been pushed by numerous people to “please just ask her, does the President have dementia?” show more
March 27, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Culture
Religion
UK

Anglican Priestess Declares ‘Let’s Have Anti-Whiteness and Smash the Patriarchy.’

Archdeaconess Miranda Threlfall-Holmes, a senior priestess in the Church of England, has called publicly for more “anti-whiteness.”

Threlfall-Holmes, Archdeaconess of Liverpool, issued a call to “smash the patriarchy” in the same social media post, reflecting on the lessons of a race ideology conference she attended.

“I went to a conference on whiteness last autumn. It was very good, very interesting and made me realise: whiteness is to race as patriarchy is to gender,” she wrote on X.

“So yes, let’s have anti whiteness, [and] let’s smash the patriarchy,” she added, insisting this was “not anti-white, or anti-men, it’s anti-oppression.”

Since issuing her rallying cry, Threlfall-Holmes has used her X account to post about apples and getting new glasses but has been notably silent on Palm Sunday, Holy Monday, and other Christian holidays leading to Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

The Church of England, which is the mother church of the Anglican Communion, including the Episcopal Church in the Unted States has become increasingly woke in recent years.

While Church attendance is collapsing and Church buildings are falling into disrepair, it is spending lavishly on hiring “racial justice enablers” — white people are excluded by the job description — and establishing nine-figure funds to finance slavery reparations.

https://twitter.com/MirandaTHolmes/status/1770928148999188907

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Archdeaconess Miranda Threlfall-Holmes, a senior priestess in the Church of England, has called publicly for more "anti-whiteness." show more
March 26, 2024
Ed Kozak
Media
News

Ronna McDaniel Axed From NBC, RNC in Same Month!?

Following a meeting among top NBC News executives, the network is expected to axe former Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. The move comes in response to numerous objections from network presenters and viewers to McDaniel’s being hired as a paid contributor. The official decision is reportedly still being deliberated by executives, with McDaniel exploring legal counsel options.

Initial news of McDaniel’s role with the network was made public on Friday, with McDaniel making a solitary appearance. There was swift opposition to her hiring from certain viewers as well as some on-air personalities, resulting in a trending #BoycottMeetThePress hashtag on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday morning.

MSNBC and NBC personalities Mika Brzezinski, Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O’Donnell, Jen Psaki, Joy Reid, Joe Scarborough, Chuck Todd, and Nicolle Wallace all objected publicly to McDaniel’s hiring. NBC executives were reportedly “stunned” by Todd’s denouncement, according to The New York Times.

The backlash against NBC’s hiring McDaniel suggests the former RNC chairwoman may now be one of the most unpopular people in U.S. politics. Many in the GOP base were as happy at the news of McDaniel’s resignation from the RNC as NBC viewers and employees were angry at the news of her being hired by the network.

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Following a meeting among top NBC News executives, the network is expected to axe former Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. The move comes in response to numerous objections from network presenters and viewers to McDaniel's being hired as a paid contributor. The official decision is reportedly still being deliberated by executives, with McDaniel exploring legal counsel options. show more
March 26, 2024
Corruption

REPORT: Newsmax Took $50M from Qatari Royal.

Newsmax allegedly softened its coverage of the Middle East kingdom of Qatar while pursuing a $50 million investment from a member of the country’s royal family. Current and former employees told The Washington Post that before and after the investment, newsroom staff were told by Newsmax executives — including founder and CEO Christopher Ruddy — to tone down criticism of the Muslim country by Newsmax executives. Newsmax has officially denied these claims, though The National Pulse has independently verified the orders from Ruddy to Newsmax staff.

Over two years (2019-2020), Sheikh Sultan bin Jassim Al Thani invested $50 million in the conservative network. Al Thani, a former Qatari government official who currently owns Heritage Advisors — a London-based hedge fund — said through attorneys that he bought into Newsmax because he “saw potential for the investment to be profitable.” Newsmax first approached Qatar for investment in 2017.

LEAKED DOCUMENTS.

However, leaked financial documents suggest Al Thani’s interests went beyond a simple desire to profit. At the time, Qatar was locked in a simmering regional conflict with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The latter two Middle East states had used a robust lobbying and public relations campaign in Washington, D.C., to isolate Qatar politically and diplomatically — with many on Capitol Hill regarding the country as a lead sponsor of Islamic terrorism.

One of the financial documents addressing the corporate structure of Al Thani’s minority stake in Newsmax described the entity’s purpose as being “set up with the intention of benefiting the State of Qatar.” Additionally, the documents indicate Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Thani — the younger brother of Qatar’s ruler — would serve as the “option beneficiary,” meaning he could take over the shares under certain circumstances. According to attorneys for Al Thani, the leaked documents were drawn up in error.

THE MENENDEZ CONNECTION.

Heritage Advisors was indirectly referenced in the January federal indictment of Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ). The New Jersey Democrat is accused of having operated as an unregistered foreign agent on behalf of the governments of Egypt and Qatar. Al Thani’s hedge fund allegedly gave Menendez and his wife tickets to a Formula One race.

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Newsmax allegedly softened its coverage of the Middle East kingdom of Qatar while pursuing a $50 million investment from a member of the country’s royal family. Current and former employees told The Washington Post that before and after the investment, newsroom staff were told by Newsmax executives — including founder and CEO Christopher Ruddy — to tone down criticism of the Muslim country by Newsmax executives. Newsmax has officially denied these claims, though The National Pulse has independently verified the orders from Ruddy to Newsmax staff. show more
March 26, 2024
Data
Religion

DATA: Church Attendance Declines Among Most U.S. Religious Groups.

Fewer and fewer Americans are attending regular religious services. As of 2023, less than 30 percent of Americans attended religious services weekly or almost weekly, a significant drop from the 42 percent reported two decades ago, according to recent Gallup data. Just 21 percent of Americans say they attend religious services every week, and only nine percent say they go every week. Eleven percent say they attend a religious service about once a month. More than half of Americans — 56 percent — seldom or never attend a religious service.

The data suggest the waning observance correlates with a rise in individuals claiming no religious affiliation, which rose from 9 percent in 2003 to 21 percent in 2023.

As for religious groups with high service attendance, the Mormon Church stands out with a 67 percent attendance rate. Protestant groups, including nondenominational Christians, follow at second with 44 percent, trailed by Muslims at 38 percent and Catholics at 33 percent.

Less observant religious groups include Jewish, Orthodox, Buddhist, and Hindu Americans, many of whom infrequently attend services. Strikingly, the Catholic community displayed one of the most substantial dips in attendance, declining from 45 percent attending services weekly or almost every week between 2000 and 2003 to just 33 percent attending regularly or almost regularly today.

“Church attendance will likely continue to decline in the future, given younger Americans’ weaker attachments to religion,” notes Gallup Senior Editor Jeffrey M. Jones.

Gallup’s data echoes other recent studies that indicate a trend towards lower service attendance and hint at broader changes in societal values and behaviors. Earlier this year, a study from Pew Research found that the single biggest religious group in the U.S. is now ‘none.’

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Fewer and fewer Americans are attending regular religious services. As of 2023, less than 30 percent of Americans attended religious services weekly or almost weekly, a significant drop from the 42 percent reported two decades ago, according to recent Gallup data. Just 21 percent of Americans say they attend religious services every week, and only nine percent say they go every week. Eleven percent say they attend a religious service about once a month. More than half of Americans — 56 percent — seldom or never attend a religious service. show more