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September 11, 2025
News

Ammo Linked to Charlie Kirk Assassination Engraved With Trans and Antifa Slogans: Report.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A rifle believed to have been used to assassinate Charlie Kirk was found with ammunition engraved with transgender and so-called anti-fascist slogans, according to law enforcement sources.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Charlie Kirk, an unidentified assassin, and law enforcement sources.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Kirk was assassinated on Wednesday at Utah Valley University.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “The older-model .30 caliber hunting rifle was discovered in the woods near the scene.” – Source familiar with the investigation

🎯IMPACT: If confirmed to be linked to gender ideology, Kirk’s slaying would be the second such high-profile attack in a matter of weeks, with Catholic schoolchildren having been targeted at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minnesota by transgender gunman Robin Westman on August 26.

IN FULL

A rifle believed to be linked to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s assassination was found with ammunition engraved with transgender and so-called anti-fascist slogans, according to sources. The Wall Street Journal, revealing the new details, cited an internal law enforcement bulletin and a person familiar with the investigation. Conservative personality Steven Crowder had previously published similar information, said to have been provided by a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) source.

The rifle, reportedly an older-model .30 caliber hunting rifle, was found in woodland near the Utah Valley University shooting scene. It is said to have been discovered wrapped in a towel, with a spent cartridge still in the chamber and three unspent rounds in the magazine, all marked with similar expressions.

Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old father of two, was engaged in a discussion with a student about mass shootings involving transgenders when he was shot.

If Kirk’s slaying is confirmed to be linked to transgender ideology, it would be the second such high-profile attack in a matter of weeks. On August 26, Catholic schoolchildren were targeted at the Annunciation Catholic Church in Minnesota by transgender gunman Robin Westman, formerly Robert, killing two and wounding many more.

Image by Oriel Frankie Ashcroft.

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September 11, 2025
News

Police Confirm They Have Rifle, Prints, and ‘Good Video’ as Hunt for Charlie Kirk Assassin Continues.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A rifle believed to have been used to assassinate Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has been recovered as law enforcement continues the hunt for the killer. The authorities also have a palm print, forearm imprint, footprints, and “good video footage.”

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Charlie Kirk, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agent Robert Bohls, Utah Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason, and President Donald J. Trump.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The assassination was carried out on Wednesday at Utah Valley University in Orem, with a press conference on the hunt for the killer being held on Thursday.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “We’re not sure how far he has gone yet.” – Robert Bohls

🎯IMPACT: The investigation into the assassination and the manhunt for the shooter continue.

IN FULL

Law enforcement officials have recovered a rifle believed to have been used in the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Wednesday. The FBI special agent Robert Bohls revealed at a press conference that the “high-powered, bolt-action rifle” was found in a wooded area where the gunman fled after the shooting at Utah Valley University in Orem.

Additional evidence, including a “footwear impression, a palm print, and forearm imprints,” has been collected for analysis. Officials have released few specific details about the suspect, but Utah Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason noted that the gunman “blended in well with the college” and appears to be of college age.

Kirk, a 31-year-old father of two, was assassinated on Wednesday, with the press conference revealing the discovery of a rifle and other evidence being held on Thursday morning. Two people previously detained on suspicion of being involved in the assassination are no longer suspects, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety.

Charlie Kirk was shot from a campus building approximately 200 yards away while he was debating students at an American Comeback Tour event, with the bullet striking him in the neck. President Donald J. Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and other senior conservatives have paid tribute to the organizer, with President Trump lauding him as a “truly Great American Patriot.”

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) special agent Robert Bohls said of the assassin, “We’re not sure how far he has gone yet,” indicating ongoing uncertainty about their current whereabouts.

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September 11, 2025
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EU Parliament Blocks Minute of Silence Honoring Charlie Kirk.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: European Parliament President Roberta Metsola rejected a request for a minute of silence for slain conservative political organizer Charlie Kirk.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Charlie Kirk, Roberta Metsola, Sweden Democrats (SD) Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Charlie Weimers, Alternative for Germany (AfD) MEP René Aust, and other MEPs.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The proposal was made on Thursday, following Kirk’s assassination at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “We have discussed this, and you know the President said no to a minute of silence,” said Vice President of the European Parliament Katarina Barley, of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD).

🎯IMPACT: The rejection sparked protests from conservative and populist MEPs.

IN FULL

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has blocked a request for a minute of silence honoring Charlie Kirk, the U.S. political organizer and founder of Turning Point USA slain at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Metsola gave the excuse that such tributes are typically announced at the opening of the European Parliament’s plenary sessions, but this had already occurred on Monday, days before Kirk’s assassination.

Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Charlie Weimers, of the populist Sweden Democrats (SD) party, had proposed the minute of silence for Kirk, aiming to underscore the importance of free speech. The proposal was supported by conservative and populist political blocs in the parliament, including the Europe of Sovereign Nations (ESN).

“His murder reminds us of the importance of safeguarding fundamental freedoms, even in democratic societies,” commented ESN chairwoman René Aust, of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

The left-liberal and establishment-right politicians in charge of the European Union’s mock legislature—which cannot actually put forward of repeal EU laws—remained obstinate, however, with Vice President of the European Parliament Katarina Barley, of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), telling MEPs who raised the issue: “We have discussed this, and you know the President said no to a minute of silence.”

Image: European Union 2017 – European Parliament.

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September 11, 2025
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UK Dismisses Recently Appointed Ambassador, Lord Mandelson, Over Epstein Links.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Peter Mandelson was dismissed as the UK’s ambassador to the United States following further revelations of his close ties to Jeffrey Epstein, 7 months into his tenure.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Peter Mandelson, Jeffrey Epstein, Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and the UK Foreign Office.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Mandelson’s dismissal was announced on Thursday, with events unfolding in the US and the UK.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Wherever he is in the world, he remains my best pal.” – Peter Mandelson, in Epstein’s birthday book.

🎯IMPACT: The scandal has intensified scrutiny on Starmer’s judgment and raised questions about Mandelson’s past actions and associations.

IN FULL

Lord Peter Mandelson–once dubbed the ‘Prince of Darkness’ by the British press–was removed as Britain’s ambassador to the United States on Thursday after more of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender, caused further political turmoil for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The dismissal followed the release of a “birthday book” by U.S. lawmakers, in which Mandelson referred to Epstein as “my best pal.”

The National Pulse had previously reported on Mandelson’s links to Epstein, with Editor-in-Chief Raheem Kassam appearing on the Charlie Kirk Show in January to make the case against Mandelson.

“[T]he idea that Keir Starmer, the current Prime Minister, would shove somebody like Lord Mandelson into the embassy in D.C. and expect him to be taken seriously is a great affront to President Trump, it’s a great affront to the American public and what they voted for,” Kassam told the late Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on Wednesday in one of the most heinous acts of political violence in American history.

“It shows a deep disconnect of Britain with America right now, and I’m frankly embarrassed about it and apologetic, actually, to all of you about that.”

Despite defending Mandelson earlier in the week, Starmer faced mounting pressure after Bloomberg published emails showing Mandelson’s continued support for Epstein even after his 2008 conviction. In the emails, Mandelson expressed frustration over Epstein’s legal troubles and offered advice based on Sun Tzu’s “Art of War.”

The UK Foreign Office stated that the emails revealed “the depth and extent” of Mandelson’s relationship with Epstein, which had not been fully disclosed at the time of his appointment. Mandelson’s ties to Epstein became harder to ignore after the release of Epstein’s 50th birthday book, which included a handwritten note from Mandelson describing their friendship and time spent together.

In a statement to The Sun, Mandelson admitted he found the note “very embarrassing” and acknowledged that more incriminating exchanges could surface. He claimed his support for Epstein occurred before the 2008 conviction and expressed regret for believing Epstein’s assurances about his legal troubles. His interview with veteran reporter Harry Cole, who recently launched his “Saves the West” show in Washington, D.C., appears to have been his final undoing.

The Foreign Office emphasized that Mandelson’s suggestion that Epstein’s initial conviction was wrongful was a “new revelation” and cited the need to respect Epstein’s victims as a reason for the immediate withdrawal of Mandelson’s ambassadorship.

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September 10, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Immigration
World

Conor McGregor Slams Government ‘Traitors’ Pushing to Replace Irish With Migrants.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: UFC legend and Irish presidential contender Conor McGregor has slammed Ireland’s Finance Minister as a “traitor” for saying mass migration is needed to solve Ireland’s demographic problems.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Conor McGregor, Finance Minister Paschal Donohue, the Irish government, the Irish people, and immigrants.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: McGregor made his statements on X (formerly Twitter) on September 10.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “Get this Ireland, we need more people hurriedly brought in, under full government subsidy, in order to support the hordes we are currently bringing in, on full government subsidy,” McGregor sarcastically observed.

🎯IMPACT: Donohue’s remarks reflect a broader dogma among many Western politicians that mass migration can be used to keep population levels rising despite low birthrates, regardless of the impact on native populations and social cohesion.

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UFC legend Conor McGregor, who is seeking the Irish presidency, attacked the Irish government’s immigration policy following the publication of a Department of Finance report pushing mass migration as a solution to Ireland’s ageing population.

In a post on X, the former UFC champion labelled the Finance Minister Paschal Donohue a “WEAK, TREACHEROUS, TRAITOR,” accusing him of endangering the Irish people through unsustainable immigration policies.

“Get this Ireland, we need more people hurriedly brought in, under full government subsidy, in order to support the hordes we are currently bringing in, on full government subsidy,” McGregor sarcastically observed. “In the memory of Aisling Murphy, we refuse this endangerment to our sovereign, indigenous people of Ireland!” he added, referring to a young Irishwoman murdered by a migrant in 2022.

Specifically, McGregor’s remarks came in response to The Future Forty: Ireland’s Demographic Outlook, a new government report warning that declining birthrates will lead to a shrinking workforce and increased pressure on public finances. Ireland’s fertility rate has dropped from 2.6 to just 1.53 births per woman over the past four decades, and is expected to fall to 1.3 by 2038.

The report notes that immigration is now the “sole driver” of labor force growth. However, critics like McGregor argue that the strategy places a disproportionate strain on infrastructure and threatens Irish cultural identity. The Department of Finance acknowledged that mass migration could lead to infrastructure bottlenecks and stressed the need for contingency planning. Chief Economist John McCarthy has also admitted that population pressure is a significant factor behind Ireland’s housing crisis.

Despite these concerns, Donohoe has previously dismissed calls to encourage higher birth rates among Irish families, stating in 2024 that “we still have a population that’s growing.” Ireland’s population passed 5.3 million last year, bolstered by a record net immigration of 79,300.

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September 10, 2025
News

Analysts Say Trump DID Write the Epstein Letter… AI Disagrees.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A forensic linguistic analysis by three AI research systems concluded there is an “extremely low probability” that a 2003 letter allegedly written by President Donald J. Trump to Jeffrey Epstein was authored by the America First leader. This contradicts an analysis published by The Wall Street Journal, pointing to Trump as the author.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, The Wall Street Journal, and three AI systems: Claude 4.0 Opus Thinking, Perplexity Sonar, and Gemini 2.5 Pro.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The alleged letter dates back to 2003, but the analysis and public release occurred in 2025, with reports from The Wall Street Journal and responses from the White House and President Trump’s legal team.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “The stylistic gulf between the note and Trump’s known communication patterns is not merely a matter of slight variation; it represents a fundamental and pervasive mismatch across nearly every linguistic metric.” – AI research report.

🎯IMPACT: The findings support President Trump’s denial of authorship amid his federal libel lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and its parent companies.

IN FULL

Artificial intelligence (AI) analysis using Claude 4.0 Opus Thinking, Perplexity Sonar, and Gemini 2.5 Pro has found linguistic discrepancies in a 2003 birthday letter allegedly written by President Donald J. Trump to deceased child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The findings run contrary to human forensic analysis conducted by The Wall Street Journal, which implies Trump is the likely author of the letter.

The AI analysis cited “profound” and “pervasive” deviations from Trump’s documented writing patterns spanning four decades. According to one analysis report: “The stylistic gulf between the note and Trump’s known communication patterns is not merely a matter of slight variation; it represents a fundamental and pervasive mismatch across nearly every linguistic metric.”

Claude 4.0 Opus Thinking noted “multiple linguistic anomalies” that diverged sharply from Trump’s established communication patterns, including the use of phrases like “enigmas never age” and a theatrical dialogue structure absent from Trump’s authentic writings. Similarly, Gemini 2.5 Pro reported “a complete inversion” of Trump’s idiolect, pointing to the letter’s sophisticated and abstract language as inconsistent with Trump’s direct and simple style.

However, a separate human forensic analysis of handwriting and word choice by The Wall Street Journal, published earlier this week, suggested Trump is the likely author. Referring to the letter’s signature, the WSJ claims that while President Trump signs most correspondence with his full name, there are some past examples of letters signed only with “Donald,” using “bold serif lettering.” Additionally, the newspaper claims there are similarities between the drawing on the Epstein letter and other correspondence purported to be authored by Trump: “Over the years, doodles and drawings of cityscapes and other subjects with similar strokes have been attributed to Trump and auctioned for charity.”

Additionally, The Wall Street Journal‘s findings diverge from the AI analysis, claiming, “Trump used the word ‘enigma’ to describe Don King and Mike Tyson in his 1990 book and to describe Dan Rather in his 2004 book. In social-media posts and in speeches, Trump has often used the phrase ‘a wonderful thing.'” However, both linguistic markers are commonly used by a multitude of authors, casting doubt on their evidentiary significance.

Notably, contrary to The Journal‘s findings, Perplexity Sonar’s AI analysis found that the letter’s vocabulary sophistication, syntactic complexity, and philosophical tone were fundamentally at odds with Trump’s well-documented linguistic markers. When the AI systems were also tasked with arguing the opposite case—that Trump authored the letter—they could only identify circumstantial factors, such as Trump’s past association with Epstein, rather than linguistic evidence.

President Trump has dismissed the letter as “fake” and filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Journal, its parent company News Corp, owner Rupert Murdoch, and the reporters involved.

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September 10, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Anti-ICE Rioter Faces Eight Years in Prison for Spitting in Officer’s Face.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A Portland man was charged with assaulting a federal officer after allegedly spitting in the officer’s face during an anti-ICE protest.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Devin Patrick Montgomery, 49, federal officers, and anti-ICE protesters.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland, Oregon, during the ongoing protests.

🎯IMPACT: Montgomery faces up to eight years in prison if convicted. Federal authorities have charged 26 protesters with various offenses since the demonstrations began.

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged Devin Patrick Montgomery, 49, of Portland, Oregon, with assaulting a federal officer during an anti-ICE protest outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland. Montgomery allegedly spat in a federal officer’s face after being detained for illegally operating a drone above the facility, according to the DOJ.

The Federal Protective Service (FPS), part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), observed Montgomery flying a drone in a restricted area above the ICE facility. Officers informed him of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) restrictions, but Montgomery refused to comply and continued operating the drone. When approached, he reportedly became belligerent, cursed at officers, and claimed he had the right to operate the drone. After his arrest, Montgomery allegedly spat in the face of one of the officers.

Video footage shared on social media showed Montgomery resisting orders and being verbally aggressive with officers. Several federal agents were needed to take him into custody. Protesters, many of whom are linked to Antifa networks, harassed the officers during the incident, according to the footage.

Since the anti-ICE occupation began on June 7, federal authorities have charged 26 protesters with crimes, including assault on a federal officer, arson, and possession of destructive devices. Some incidents involved serious violence, such as attempting to harm officers with knives and large rocks. Sixteen of the defendants face charges of assaulting federal officers. Additionally, 109 citations have been issued, which could prevent protesters from returning to the site.

Montgomery was released from custody pending further court proceedings. Amid ongoing violence at the ICE facility, President Donald J. Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to restore order. Local police are largely not responding in the area, citing low staffing levels and Portland’s sanctuary city policies.

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September 10, 2025
News
World

Violence Grips Paris Amid Anti-Macron ‘Block Everything’ Protests.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: France has been hit by a wave of “Block Everything” protests, a social media-driven anti-government campaign involving strikes and demonstrations across the country.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Protesters supported by major unions, including the CGT and Sud-Raid, clashed with police, while the French government, led by Emmanuel Macron and newly-installed Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, attempts to address the unrest.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Protests began early Wednesday, with key demonstrations in Paris, Bordeaux, Marseille, and other cities, expected to continue with further strikes planned for September 18.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “This is not a citizens’ movement in any way. It’s been hijacked by the ultra-Left, and some are determined to carry out violent actions,” complained outgoing Interior Minister Bruino Retailleau.

🎯IMPACT: Travel disruptions, clashes with police, and widespread unrest are further undermining President Emmanuel Macron’s legitimacy, after the French National Assembly voted out his former prime minister, François Bayrou, earlier this week.

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France has descended into street turmoil as an anti-government “Block Everything” campaign of strikes and protests sweeps the country. By 8 AM on September 10, up to 50 arrests were reported in Paris, with police stating that “most of those taken into custody were threatening public order.” Protesters attempted to cripple vital transport links, including targeting the Eurostar hub at Gare du Nord, and clashed with riot police, erecting barricades and obstructing road junctions in cities such as Bordeaux and Marseille.

The unrest is driven by anger towards President Emmanuel Macron and his freshly appointed Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, who replaced François Bayrou after Bayrou’s government collapsed following a confidence vote. Bayrou’s minority administration lost the vote on Monday, 364 to 194, bringing down yet another government in what is now a near-permanent cycle of instability under Macron. Bayrou is now the fifth prime minister to fall in under two years.

“This is not a citizens’ movement in any way. It’s been hijacked by the ultra-Left, and some are determined to carry out violent actions. There is an insurrectional mood,” Bruno Retailleau, the Interior Minister in the outgoing government, said.

Prime Minister Lecornu, a Macron loyalist who formerly served as Defense Minister, takes over amid deep parliamentary divisions, with no clear majority. He must wrestle with a fractured assembly to push through a divisive 2026 budget amid soaring national debt, still lingering at about 114 percent of GDP —with no guarantee that Marine Le Pen’s populist National Rally party and a bloc of far-left parties, which both have more lawmakers than Macron’s allies, will not vote him out as well.

The “Block Everything” campaign, spearheaded by unions like the CGT and Sud‑Raid, promises to blockade fuel depots, slow traffic via go‑slow operations, and stage demonstrations in city centers. Some online messages even advocate taking food from supermarkets without paying, while Sud‑Raid has urged members to carry on, saying, “The fall of the government is good, but it’s insufficient.”

Macron’s office says the president wants Lecornu to engage in talks with parliamentary opponents to forge a compromise on the budget and other contentious policies.

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September 10, 2025
News

Protesters Get Close to Trump During Trip to Democrat-Owned ‘Joe’s’ in D.C.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump faced protesters during an outing to Democrat-owned Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab in Washington, D.C., raising questions about who signed off on the trip and who tipped off protesters.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and protesters from the far-left, Gaza-obsessed activist group Code Pink.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Tuesday night at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab, less than a quarter-mile from the White House.

đź’¬KEY QUOTE: “We’re standing right in the middle of D.C., which as you know about, over the last year was a very unsafe place… and now there’s virtually no crime. We call it crime-free.” – President Donald Trump.

🎯IMPACT: The event raises questions about the decision-making on President Trump’s staff.

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President Donald J. Trump’s visit to a local, Democrat-run D.C. restaurant on Tuesday night was met with cheers and protests. Accompanied by administration officials, including Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump arrived at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab, located less than a quarter-mile from the White House.

Outside the restaurant, Trump briefly addressed reporters, stating that Washington, D.C., was now “crime-free” due to his administration’s crackdown on crime, which included federal law enforcement efforts and National Guard deployments. He added, “We wanted to take some of the members of the Cabinet out to dinner and here we are—we’re standing right in the middle of D.C., which as you know about, over the last year was a very unsafe place, over the last 20 years actually was very unsafe. And now there’s virtually no crime.”

Joe’s is owned by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises (LEYE), which was founded by Democrat donor Rich Melman. Melman has donated thousands to Democrats over decades, including Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, and others. This raises questions about why Trump’s team chose Joe’s, especially given Melman’s proximity to top Democrat figures like Barack Obama and Rahm Emanuel.

Once inside, Trump greeted patrons but was soon interrupted by protesters from the activist group Code Pink, who carried Palestinian flags and chanted slogans such as “Free D.C., free Palestine, Trump is the Hitler of our time.” A video posted on Code Pink’s social media showed Trump approaching the protesters, smiling, and gesturing for them to leave. They were slowly escorted out of the restaurant but managed to get within feet of President Trump.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt later promoted the Democrat-run restaurant: “The President and his team enjoyed crab, shrimp, salad, steak, and dessert. The food was phenomenal and the service was fantastic. Thank you, Joe’s!”

Trump, who had not dined out in D.C. during his presidency, indicated that his policies have made the city safer. He also suggested that his administration is still evaluating plans to deploy National Guard troops and federal law enforcement to other high-crime, Democrat-run cities, including Chicago, New York, and New Orleans, to address crime.

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September 10, 2025
News
War

Poland Just Shot Down a ‘Huge Number’ of Russian Drones.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: Polish forces intercepted and destroyed a significant number of Russian drones that violated its airspace during an attack on Ukraine.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Polish military, NATO allies from Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany, and Russian forces.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred overnight in Polish airspace, during a Russian attack on Ukraine.

💬KEY QUOTE: “I have no reason to claim we’re on the brink of war, but a line has been crossed, and it’s incomparably more dangerous than before.” – Donald Tusk

🎯IMPACT: The drone incursion heightened tensions between NATO and Russia, with European leaders condemning the actions and calling for peace.

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On Wednesday, Polish authorities confirmed that their military, with support from NATO aircraft from Italy, the Netherlands, and Germany, intercepted and neutralized a “huge number” of Russian drones that breached Polish airspace during an assault on Ukraine.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed the alliance’s full support for Poland, denouncing Russia’s “reckless behavior.” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk posted on X, “Last night the Polish airspace was violated by a huge number of Russian drones. Those drones that posed a direct threat were shot down.”

Addressing the Polish legislature, Tusk cautioned, “I have no reason to claim we’re on the brink of war, but a line has been crossed, and it’s incomparably more dangerous than before,” describing the incident as Europe’s closest brush with open conflict since the Second World War. Notably, Poland invoked Article 4 of the NATO treaty, which calls for joint consultations between NATO allies “whenever, in the opinion of any of them, the territorial integrity, political independence or security of any of the Parties is threatened,” but stopped short of invoking Article 5, which calls for a joint military response to an attack on a NATO member.

The Kremlin had not commented on the incident as of the time of publication, with President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov insisting, “It’s a matter for the [Russian] defence ministry.” Russia’s Defense Ministry denied any intent to target Poland. General Pavel Muraveiko, who leads the military of Belarus—a close ally of Russia, although not directly engaged in the Ukraine war— attributed the drone incursion to electronic warfare.

European NATO leader Viktor Orbán, the Prime Minister of Hungary, stressed the urgency of peace to stop the Ukraine war from escalating, stating, “Living in the shadow of a war is fraught with risks and dangers. It’s time to make it stop! To this end, we support the efforts of President [Donald J. Trump] aimed at achieving peace.”

Image by Julian Herzog.

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