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January 31, 2026
Crime
Immigration

Migrant Housed in Taxpayer-Funded Hotel Sentenced for Murdering Hotel Staffer.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: An asylum seeker has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a hotel worker.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Deng Chol Majek, the convicted killer, and Rhiannon Whyte, the victim.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Whyte was murdered in October 2024 at Bescot Stadium railway station in Walsall, England; Majek was sentenced this week.

💬KEY QUOTE: CCTV footage showed Majek “laughing and dancing in the hotel car park” after the attack.

🎯IMPACT: Majek has been sentenced to a minimum of 29 years in prison.

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Deng Chol Majek, an asylum seeker, has been sentenced to “life” in prison with a minimum term of 29 years before possible parole, for the murder of 27-year-old hotel worker Rhiannon Whyte in England. The attack took place in October 2024 after Majek followed Ms Whyte from the Park Inn Hotel in Walsall, where he was being housed at taxpayers’ expense, to Bescot Stadium railway station.

Prosecutors told the court that Majek launched an unprovoked assault at the station, using a screwdriver to stab his victim 23 times. One of the blows caused catastrophic damage to her brain stem. She was taken to the hospital but died three days later from her injuries. Whyte, who was a mother, was described by family members as devoted to her child and well-liked by colleagues.

CCTV footage showed Majek trailing Whyte after she finished work and later captured his behaviour back at the hotel. Jurors were shown images of him laughing and dancing in the parking lot while emergency services were attending to his victim. The court heard there was no clear motive for the killing. However, evidence was presented that Majek had previously been reported for making female staff uncomfortable by staring at them. During the trial and sentencing, he showed no remorse. Majek must serve at least 29 years in prison before he can be considered for parole.

The sentencing has drawn attention to the wider debate around crime linked to the asylum system in Britain. The country has seen hundreds of cases involving migrants housed in taxpayer-funded hotels who were later charged with serious offences, including rape, violent assault, and robbery. One hotel resident convicted of rape was reported to have had a prior terrorism conviction overseas.

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January 30, 2026
William Upton
News

Trump Establishes First-Ever IndyCar Race in D.C.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order establishing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., the first-ever IndyCar street race to be held in the nation’s capital.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald J. Trump, the Department of the Interior (DOI), and the Department of Transportation (USDOT).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The race will take place near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Give America’s founding in 1776 the incredible anniversary it truly deserves.” – Donald J. Trump

🎯IMPACT: The Trump White House says the Freedom 250 Grand Prix will celebrate American history, showcase Washington, D.C.’s grandeur, and inspire future generations with a demonstration of American innovation and achievement.

IN FULL

President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on Friday, clearing the way for the first-ever IndyCar Series street race in the Nation’s Capital. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, will take place near the National Mall, according to the order.

The IndyCar Series is the United States’s highest class of open-wheel racing, and has several key differences with its popular international cousin, Formula One. Formula One emphasizes cornering speed with complex track routes and cars that utilize hybrid power and advanced technology. Meanwhile, IndyCar racing focuses on overall speed, spec chassis, and restricts what technology cars can utilize—making them often far more difficult to steer and corner on a more complex track.

According to President Trump’s directive, the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Department of Transportation (USDOT) are to “designate a suitable race route that showcases the majesty of Washington, D.C., and its iconic national monuments.” Additionally, the Executive Order instructs federal agencies to issue all necessary permits and approvals promptly for the race, and authorizes Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to use available government funds to facilitate preparations for the race and to coordinate with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to clear airspace for aerial photography.

“American IndyCar racing has thrilled Americans for over a century, producing legends like A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti and drawing global attention to the Indianapolis 500 each Memorial Day weekend,” the White House said in a statement on Friday, adding, “The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will be the first motor race ever held in our Nation’s capital near the National Mall, uniting Americans in celebration of our 250th anniversary of independence.”

The 2025 Indianapolis 500 drew record ratings with 7.05 million average viewers and 8.4 million during the race’s climactic finish.

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January 30, 2026
Health
News

Eli Lilly Invests $3.5 Billion in America for Advanced Obesity Drugs Plant.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Eli Lilly announced plans to invest over $3.5 billion to build a manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley to produce next-generation obesity drugs.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Eli Lilly, CEO Dave Ricks, President Donald J. Trump, and rival pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made on Friday, with construction expected to begin this year in Pennsylvania. The site is projected to be operational by 2031.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Lilly CEO Dave Ricks has told me the drugmaker aims to build six plants in the U.S.” – President Donald Trump

🎯IMPACT: The plant will create 850 permanent jobs and 2,000 construction jobs, while advancing production capacity for obesity treatments.

IN FULL

Pharma giant Eli Lilly said it will invest $3.5 billion to build a new manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, expanding its U.S. production footprint as demand for obesity and diabetes drugs continues to surge. The plant will focus on making next-generation obesity treatments, including retatrutide, an experimental drug that has delivered strong weight-loss results in late-stage clinical trials. Construction is expected to begin this year, with the facility scheduled to start operations in 2031. Once fully operational, the site is expected to employ about 850 full-time workers, including engineers, scientists, and technicians, and support roughly 2,000 construction jobs during the building phase.

The Pennsylvania project marks the fourth major U.S. manufacturing facility announced by the pharmaceutical giant in recent years. Lilly has pledged at least $27 billion toward new domestic manufacturing investments, in addition to roughly $23 billion it has spent in the United States since 2020. CEO Dave Ricks has reportedly told President Donald J. Trump that the company plans to build six U.S. plants, although Lilly has not formally confirmed that number.

The investment comes as drugmakers race to expand manufacturing capacity for GLP-1-based therapies, which have reshaped the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Obesity rates continue to climb worldwide, with projections showing that more than half of adults could be overweight or obese by mid-century, contributing to a sharp rise in diabetes and related chronic diseases.

Beyond healthcare, the widespread use of effective weight-loss drugs has drawn attention for its broader economic impact. Analysts have suggested that large-scale weight reduction could lower costs in industries such as aviation by reducing fuel consumption, while governments have focused on improving access to the medications to curb long-term healthcare spending.

Lilly recently overtook Novo Nordisk in the GLP-1 market, though Novo is seeking to regain ground with plans to launch the first GLP-1 pill for obesity. Both companies have increased U.S. investments following earlier tariff threats from President Trump, which have since eased after voluntary drug pricing agreements aimed at lowering costs for patients.

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January 30, 2026
Christopher Tomlinson
Crime
Religion

Unsealed Indictment Reveals Charges Against Don Lemon.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Former CNN host Don Lemon and several other far-left activists have been charged under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act over the storming of a Minnesota church, unsealed indictments show.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Don Lemon, far-left activists, and Harmeet Dhillon.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The indictment was unsealed on January 30, just hours after Lemon’s arrest.

💬KEY QUOTE: “He took steps to maintain operational secrecy by reminding co-conspirators to not disclose the target of the operation and stepped away momentarily so his mic would not accidentally divulge certain portions of the planning session.” – Indictment

🎯IMPACT: Lemon and his co-defendants could be facing months in prison for their actions.

IN FULL

Far-left former CNN host Don Lemon has been hit with two separate charges for his role in the storming and invasion of a Minnesota church earlier this month, including under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, which also protects religious institutions. Lemon is listed with several other plaintiffs who took part in the invasion in a grand jury indictment, which was unsealed on January 30.

Lemon and his co-defendants are charged with Conspiracy Against the Right of Religious Freedom at a Place of Worship and attempting to injure, intimidate, and interfere with the exercise of the right of religious freedom at a place of worship under the FACE Act.

The indictment accuses Lemon of purposely trying to hide the actions of the group prior to the storming of the church, saying he “took steps to maintain operational secrecy by reminding co-conspirators to not disclose the target of the operation and stepped away momentarily so his mic would not accidentally divulge certain portions of the planning session” during a livestream broadcast.

The indictment further states that Lemon told his audience, “We’re going to head to the operation. Again, we’re not going to give any, any of the information away,” as well as communicating with others participating in the invasion and telling them to maintain operational security. It also notes that Lemon and his co-defendants did not leave the church when asked to by the pastor.

Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Harmeet Dhillon commented on the case, saying, “Being a journalist is not a badge or a shield that protects you from criminal consequences.” Many, including the federal government, believe he was not present for the church invasion as a journalist, but as an active participant in the demonstration. At minimum, his “reporting” from the scene was highly partisan, with intruders being told “Thank you for your service” while church members were subjected to hostile interrogations.

The church was allegedly targeted as the far-left activists believed that one of its pastors worked with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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January 30, 2026
News

After Taunting Trump, It Turns Out Elon’s the One in the Newest Epstein Files.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Elon Musk’s emails to deceased pedophile Jeffrey Epstein about visiting his island have been revealed in newly released government files.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Elon Musk, Jeffrey Epstein, Talulah Riley, Donald Trump.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Communications took place in November 2012 and December 2013; Epstein’s island.

💬KEY QUOTE: “What day/night will be the wildest party on =our [sic] island?” – Elon Musk

🎯IMPACT: The revelations raise questions about his connections to Epstein, which he has previously denied.

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Elon Musk, owner of X (formerly Twitter), SpaceX, and Tesla, has been shown in the newly-released Epstein Files to have had a number of friendly exchanges with the late pedophile financier. Emails show Musk expressing a strong interest in visiting Epstein’s private Caribbean island, known as a notorious hub for his abuse.

In one November 25, 2012, email, Musk replies to a question from Epstein about how many people he planned to bring to the island, writing: “Probably just Talulah and me. What day/night will be the wildest party on =our [sic] island?” At that time, Musk was married to British actress Talulah Riley.

A December 2013 email shows Musk asking about visiting the island over the holidays. Epstein responded: “always space for you.” However, Epstein later had to cancel on the tech mogul due to a scheduling conflict, writing, “Bad news- Unfortunately, my schedule will keep me in New York. I was really looking forward to finally spending some time together with just fun as the agenda. so i am very disappointed. Hopefully we can schedule another time in the near future.”

Notably, these exchanges occurred years after Epstein’s 2008 conviction in Florida for child sexual abuse-related offenses.

Previously, Musk had accused President Donald J. Trump of being involved with Epstein, writing on X, “[Donald Trump] is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public,” and adding “Have a nice day, DJT!”

Elsewhere, Musk wrote of an alleged Epstein-Trump connection, “Mark this post for the future. The truth will come out.”

This followed Musk’s departure from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the summer of 2025, which was initially smooth but turned acrimonious when Musk began aggressively lobbying against the One Big Beautiful Bill that Trump was championing. Musk opposed the bill, which increased spending on defense and immigration enforcement and cut taxes on tips and overtime for workers, among other provisions.

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January 30, 2026
Immigration
News

Far-Left Mayor Orders City Police to ‘Investigate’ ICE.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Mayor Katie Wilson (D) announced sweeping measures targeting federal law enforcement in Seattle, Washington, including prohibiting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from using city-owned property and allocating $4 million in taxpayer funds to support illegal immigrants.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, and federal law enforcement.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The announcement was made this week in Seattle, Washington.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Whoever you are, and wherever you come from: if Seattle is your home, then this is your city.” – Mayor Katie Wilson.

🎯IMPACT: Wilson’s measures aim to thwart the enforcement of federal immigration law in Seattle, despite no current evidence of a particular increase in ICE activity in the city.

IN FULL

Far-left Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson (D) announced a set of new measures on Thursday designed to disrupt federal immigration enforcement activities within the city, even as officials acknowledged there is no evidence of particularly increased activity by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Washington.

The plan includes allocating $4 million in city funds to provide legal and financial assistance to illegal immigrants, prohibiting ICE from using city-owned property for civil immigration enforcement, and directing the Seattle Police Department (SPD) to “investigate, verify and document ICE activity.” City departments will also conduct privacy reviews to restrict data-sharing, update employee training, and post signage on municipal properties designating certain areas as private spaces.

Wilson said the actions are meant to be preventative. “Whoever you are, and wherever you come from: if Seattle is your home, then this is your city,” she said. “And it’s our responsibility as city leaders to move quickly and get organized so we can keep people safe. That is why I am taking immediate steps today to bar federal agents from using city property for federal civil immigration enforcement activity, update SPD protocols, and support trusted community partners to aid the community response, which is our most powerful tool.”

The mayor also announced the creation of a “Stand Together Seattle Initiative” to encourage private property owners to restrict ICE access to their premises. Despite acknowledging that there is no current surge in federal immigration enforcement, Wilson and other city officials described the measures as necessary to prepare for potential future actions by the federal authorities.

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes said SPD officers will not participate in immigration enforcement and will comply with the mayor’s directives to document federal activity when notified. “The City of Seattle is a welcoming city, and my officers will continue to abide by all laws and regulations that prohibit our participation in immigration enforcement,” Barnes said. “While we have no authority over federal agents or federal policies, we will document incidents if and when notified.”

Wilson, who took office earlier this year and has identified as a socialist, has faced several controversies during her short tenure. Earlier this month, city ethics officials fined her campaign for failing to disclose more than $10,000 in donations from her parents. She has also drawn criticism for suggesting she would have citizen journalists covering Somali fraud charged with hate crimes, and for directing police in Seattle not to arrest certain drug criminals.

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January 30, 2026
News

Epstein Doc Says Bill Gates Infected Wife With STD From ‘Russian Girls.’

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Bill Gates was said to have contracted a sexually-transmitted disease (STD) from “Russian girls” in a newly-released memo written by deceased child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Bill Gates, Jeffrey Epstein, Melinda Gates, and others mentioned in Epstein’s documents.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The email was sent on July 18, 2013, and released by the Trump administration on January 30, 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “TO add insult to the injury you them [sic] implore me to please delete the emails regarding your std, your request that I provide you antibiotics that you can surreptitiously give to Melinda and the description of your penis” – Jeffrey Epstein

🎯IMPACT: These allegations add to the public understanding of the relationship between Epstein and Gates, further undermining Gates’s public image.

IN FULL

Bill Gates is alleged to have contracted a sexually transmitted disease (STD) from Russian women, according to a newly released email from deceased financier and child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The message, dated July 18, 2013, was part of a trove of documents made public by the Trump administration on Friday, and reads, “TO add insult to the injury you them [sic] implore me to please delete the emails regarding your std, your request that I provide you antibiotics that you can surreptitiously give to Melinda and the description of your penis.”

A second email, apparently written in someone else’s voice, reads, “I have been caught up in a severe marital dispute between Melinda and Bill… In my role as his right hand man, I have been asked and wrongly acquiesced into participating in things that have ranged from the morally inappropriate, to the ethically unsound and have been repeatedly asked to do thing that get near and potentially over the line into the illegal…”

“From helping Bill to get drugs, in order to deal with consequences of sex with russian girls, to facilitating his illicit trusts [sic], with married women, to being asked to provide adderall for bridge tournaments, as I am a medial doctor, but have no presriptions [sic] writing ability.”

Notably, Gates appears in photographs released by the Epstein estate, including one alongside the now-former Prince Andrew, and admits to having met with Epstein despite his child sexual offending conviction, supposedly to discuss charitable ventures.

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January 30, 2026
William Upton
Corruption
Crime

Govt Official Who Tried to Bar DOGE From Inspecting His Books Pleads GUILTY to Corruption.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Mathieu G. Zahui, the Director of Financial Management for the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), agreed to plead guilty in federal court on Friday to criminal allegations that he accepted kickbacks from a USADF contractor and attempted to hide the scheme from federal law enforcement.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mathieu G. Zahui, the USADF, a Kenyan company owned by Zahui’s friend, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

📍WHEN & WHERE: Zahui pleaded guilty in federal court on Friday, January 30, 2026.

💬KEY QUOTE: “President Trump has made it clear that he will put an end to the fraud, waste, and abuse that was commonplace throughout these agencies.” — U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro

🎯IMPACT: Zahui was the center of controversy last year when he tried to bar DOGE from accessing the USADF’s financial books and rejected the new chairman of the organization appointed by President Donald J. Trump.

IN FULL

Mathieu G. Zahui, the Director of Financial Management for the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), was charged and agreed to plead guilty in federal court on Friday to criminal allegations that he accepted kickbacks from a USADF contractor and attempted to hide the scheme from federal law enforcement. Notably, Zahui was the center of controversy last year when he tried to bar the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing the USADF’s financial books and rejected the new chairman of the organization appointed by President Donald J. Trump.

DOGE officials eventually entered the USADF offices and conducted a review of the foundation’s finances with the assistance of U.S. Marshals. According to the federal indictment, Zahui’s scheme involved funneling payments to the USADF’s vendors and contractors through a Kenyan company owned by a friend of 20 years.

“President Trump has made it clear that he will put an end to the fraud, waste, and abuse that was commonplace throughout these agencies,” U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said on Friday after the guilty plea. She added, “There will be serious consequences whenever corruption is unearthed, whether at the U.S. African Development Foundation or any other foundation.”

The Department of Justice (DOJ) states that the Kenyan company—designated “Company-1” in the indictment—processed an estimated $617,625.49 in payments from the USADF. Consequently, Company-1 received an estimated $ 134,886.34 in “markup.” Of that, Zahui received $12,000 in cash kickbacks from his friend, who owned Company-1.

Importantly, the DOJ revealed that Zahui and his friend worked to hide the kickbacks from the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS), which authorized the USADF’s payments to third parties and nongovernmental entities. Zahui faces a combined maximum of seven years in prison on the kickback charge and for lying to federal law enforcement.

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January 30, 2026
News

Trump DOJ Releases 3 MILLION More Epstein Files Pages.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Justice (DOJ) released over three million pages of documents, more than 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, the DOJ, and Congress.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Files were released on Friday, following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act last November.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I take umbrage at the suggestion, which is totally false, that the attorney general or this department does not take child exploitation or sex trafficking seriously.” – Todd Blanche

🎯IMPACT: The release complies with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, though some materials remain redacted to protect victims and sensitive information.

IN FULL

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has made public more than three million pages of documents, together with over 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, to fulfill its obligations under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. These materials relate to the criminal investigation and death of convicted pedophile and financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche shared the news at a press conference on Friday. He noted that more than 500 lawyers and staff members put in extensive work, including work on weekends and holidays, to complete a review of the documents and meet the law’s demands. The team examined over six million pages in total, removing duplicates and irrelevant items while safeguarding sensitive details about victims. Blanche likened the volume reviewed to “two Eiffel Towers of pages.”

“I take umbrage at the suggestion, which is totally false, that the attorney general or this department does not take child exploitation or sex trafficking seriously, or that we somehow do not want to protect victims,” Blanche said. He stressed that the department was not protecting any prominent figures, countering various allegations tied to the delay in releasing all documents.

The DOJ explained that any redactions were kept to a minimum and focused solely on shielding victims and their families. “Some pornographic images, whether commercial or not, were redacted, given the Department treated all women in those images as victims,” said a DOJ statement.

Notably, Blanche said no redactions were applied to the names of notable people, including politicians, in the released materials.

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January 30, 2026
News

‘C*cksucker, Stop!’ – Nicki Minaj Roasts Don Lemon Moments Before Arrest.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Nicki Minaj roasted Don Lemon shortly before his arrest related to a church invasion.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Nicki Minaj, Don Lemon, Katie Miller, anti-ICE activists, and Christians in Minnesota.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Friday morning; Lemon was arrested in Los Angeles, California, in connection with a church invasion in St. Paul, Minnesota.

💬KEY QUOTE: “C*cksucker, stop.” – Nicki Minaj

🎯IMPACT: Lemon’s arrest followed a grand jury indictment related to the church invasion.

IN FULL

Rapper Nicki Minaj roasted former CNN journalist Don Lemon during an appearance on The Katie Miller Podcast, aired shortly before his arrest in Los Angeles, California, following a federal grand jury indictment. Minaj, a supporter of President Donald J. Trump who had called for Lemon’s arrest over his participation in the invasion of a Minnesota church by anti-ICE activists, was questioned on the activist-journalist’s comments branding her “racist, unhinged, homophobic, and out of your depth.”

Minaj’s sharp retort, “Cocksucker, stop,” went viral as news broke of Lemon’s arrest in connection with the aforementioned invasion of Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Lemon, though ostensibly present in a journalistic capacity, was hostile when engaging with church members, and sympathetic when engaging the invaders, even telling one, “Thank you for your service.” Federal law enforcement views him as an active participant in the invasion rather than a mere observer.

Notably, the invasion disrupted a church service, terrifying children in attendance and causing many congregants to flee. The activists were motivated by suspicions that the pastor had ties to federal immigration enforcement.

Several others have also been arrested over the church invasion, including radical black activist Nekima Levy Armstrong, who runs the Racial Justice Network (RJN).

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