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Hasan Piker Exposes Pro-CCP Tycoon Singham’s Funding of ‘Political Movements.’

Far-left influencer Hasan Piker has acknowledged Shanghai-based billionaire Neville Roy Singham’s financial support for U.S. political movements, raising new concerns over the way nonprofit networks may be used for foreign influence operations.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Hasan Piker, a prominent far-left commentator, revealed during a livestream that Marxist tech tycoon Neville Roy Singham has been a key financial supporter of leftist political advocacy and movements in the United States. The Turkish-American’s remarks come as federal investigators and congressional committees scrutinize Singham’s nonprofit network for potential violations of tax laws and foreign influence regulations, and a recent trip by Piker to Cuba.
📺 DETAIL: Piker’s comments are the first public acknowledgment from a figure within the far-left network that Singham’s nonprofits operate with a political agenda. Investigations have revealed that Singham funneled over $278 million into organizations promoting pro-China messaging and anti-U.S. protests. Groups like Code Pink and the Party for Socialism and Liberation, funded by Singham, have been involved in controversial activities, including protests against U.S. foreign policy. The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of War announced earlier this month that they were expanding investigations into Singham’s activities, examining his role in the anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis last year. Singham, who lives in Shanghai, is also closely connected with the Communist Party of China (CCP).
💬 KEY QUOTE: “I think that ultimately the target is probably Singham and his operation from PSL to ANSWER Coalition to CodePink — like anything that he has ever financed.” – Hasan Piker
🎯 IMPACT: Piker’s comments come as he is facing a subpoena for a recent trip he made to Cuba, where he produced content sympathetic to the communist regime that may have violated U.S. sanctions. Piker has a long history of public controversies, including stating that “America deserved 9/11,” instructing his followers to “make f***ing suicide drones,” and appearing to suggest that former Florida governor Rick Scott should be “killed.”
📺 FLASHBACK: In 2017, Singham sold his tech company for $785 million and redirected his wealth into a network of nonprofits and shell corporations, many of which promote Chinese Communist Party-aligned messaging. Congressional hearings have previously raised concerns about his influence on far-left activism in the U.S.

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Far-left influencer Hasan Piker has acknowledged Shanghai-based billionaire Neville Roy Singham's financial support for U.S. political movements, raising new concerns over the way nonprofit networks may be used for foreign influence operations.

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Judges Block Redistricted Map Ahead of Midterms.

A federal court has blocked Alabama’s proposed new congressional map, alleging racial discrimination against black voters, with the state likely to appeal the decision.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A panel of federal judges has blocked Alabama’s moves to implement a redistricted congressional map, ruling on Tuesday that it discriminates against black voters. The state had moved to eliminate a Democrat-leaning, black-majority district, mandated under the Voting Rights Act, after the Supreme Court ruled that such racial gerrymandering is unconstitutional.
🎯 IMPACT: The ruling adds to the confusion in the electoral landscape across the South, as GOP states redistrict their maps following the Supreme Court ruling against racial gerrymandering, and Democrats and leftist activist appeal to lower courts in an effort to preserve majority-minority districts. Alabama is expected to appeal Tuesday’s decision, which could further delay the implementation of new district lines as the midterms in November approach.
📰 DETAIL: The court’s decision comes after the Supreme Court ruled that sections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 requiring states to create majority-minority districts are unconstitutional, which has led to a rush by Republican-led legislatures to redraw district lines. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) has already scheduled special primaries in four affected House districts, indicating the state’s intent to challenge Tuesday’s ruling.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We cannot see our way clear to requiring Alabamians to cast their votes in the 2026 elections under a districting plan tainted by intentional race-based discrimination,” the panel of judges stated in their ruling.

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A federal court has blocked Alabama's proposed new congressional map, alleging racial discrimination against black voters, with the state likely to appeal the decision.

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May 21, 2026
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Dem Candidate Linked to Chinese Communist Donor Funding.

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, a 2026 Democrat candidate for Lieutenant Governor, accepted significant campaign donations from individuals and groups with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A Democrat candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California accepted over $100,000 from individuals and organizations connected to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
📺 DETAIL: According to a recent investigation, California Treasurer Fiona Ma received over $100,000 in campaign contributions tied to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In September 2022, Ma received $2,500 from Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, California, who resigned this month after admitting to being a foreign agent for China. The same year, Ma received $2,750 from the U.S.-Zhejiang General Chamber of Commerce (USZJGCC) and $1,000 from businessman Xuan Guojun. Both are connected to the United Front Work Department (UFWD), an organ of the CCP’s Central Committee known for conducting intelligence and influence operations in foreign countries. Furthermore, since 2004, Ma has received $5,750 from Florence Fang, an overseas advisor to the CCP-backed All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese (ACFROC), and since 2018, Ma has received a total of $12,500 from Simon Pang, co-founder of Royal Business Bank, the executives of which also have connections to the UFWD. From 2024 onward, Ma received $8,805 in total from Tina Yao, who serves as an executive director at the China Overseas Friendship Association (COFA), an organization operating under the UFWD. During her race for Lieutenant Governor, Ma received $13,600 from Eric Zhang & Associates LLP, a tax firm that, according to a 2023 probe conducted by the U.S. House Select Committee, employs accountants working with the UFWD. Ma has also received $12,000 from Oriza Ventures, the North American branch of Oriza Holdings, which is owned and controlled by the Suzhou Industrial Park, a Chinese municipal government entity. These are just some of the donations that Ma has taken from CCP-linked sources. Ma is associated with Pegasus California School, founded by her campaign finance chair. The school is controversial due to allegations of unlawfully issuing diplomas to Chinese nationals.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “When a politician accepts an award, a donation, or a speaking platform connected to organizations operating under the umbrella of these friendship and trade groups, a Chinese intelligence officer is, in my assessment, very likely involved in an influence operation designed to subvert American democracy.” – Investigative journalist Sam Cooper
🎯 IMPACT: These revelations have raised alarms about foreign influence in U.S. state politics, especially since Ma is currently a leading candidate in California’s 2026 Lieutenant Governor race. This is not the first time a California Democrat has been found to have links to the CCP. Earlier this month, authorities uncovered that Eileen Wang, former Mayor of Arcadia, California, and an aforementioned donor to Ma, worked with Chinese officials between 2020 and 2022 to spread pro-Beijing propaganda. The content spread by Wang included denial of human rights violations in China. She ultimately agreed to plead guilty to one felony that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

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California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, a 2026 Democrat candidate for Lieutenant Governor, accepted significant campaign donations from individuals and groups with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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May 21, 2026
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DNC Finally Releases Kamala’s 2024 Election Autopsy.

DNC Chairman Ken Martin released an autopsy report on the party’s 2024 election defeat, blaming inconsistent messaging, poor planning, and misaligned voter outreach for Democrat losses, and highlighting Kamala Harris’s underperformance with key demographics.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Ken Martin released a 192-page autopsy report analyzing the party’s loss in the 2024 presidential election, but declined to endorse its findings. The report, based on input from over 300 organizations and individuals, highlighted chronic challenges for Democrats, including “vacillating between stagnation and retrogression” since 2008, inconsistent messaging, poor planning, and overreliance on running against controversial Republicans.
📰 DETAIL: The report found that former Vice President Kamala Harris underperformed compared with other Democrat candidates, struggling with rural voters, young minority men, and new voters, while focusing too heavily on college-educated suburban areas. The report suggested winning requires strong urban support, competitive suburbs, and limited rural losses, noting examples like North Carolina Governor Josh Stein’s success. It also flagged deficiencies in outreach to younger voters and late messaging to key demographics. Annotations throughout the report questioned the accuracy of some claims, citing a lack of underlying data and unsourced assertions. Notably, the report lacks sections such as a comprehensive national overview or a detailed “what happened” analysis of the 2024 election. Some Democrats welcomed the transparency, but many criticized the report’s flaws and incomplete analysis. Martin acknowledged the report did not meet his standards but released it unedited to provide public access to its findings.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “I am not proud of this product; it does not meet my standards, and it won’t meet your standards. I don’t endorse what’s in this report, or what’s left out of it.” – Ken Martin
🎯 IMPACT: The release of the report, with its disclaimer about unverifiable claims, will fuel further debate within the Democratic Party about the reasons for their 2024 defeat and the transparency of their internal processes.

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DNC Chairman Ken Martin released an autopsy report on the party's 2024 election defeat, blaming inconsistent messaging, poor planning, and misaligned voter outreach for Democrat losses, and highlighting Kamala Harris’s underperformance with key demographics.

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May 21, 2026
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Democrat Says Zionists Should be Held in ICE Detention Centers.

Democrat congressional candidate Maureen Galindo said Zionists and former ICE officers should be detained, sparking condemnation from her own party and national leaders.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Maureen Galindo, a Democrat candidate for Texas‘s 35th Congressional District, proposed detaining “American Zionists” in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, alongside former ICE officers. The comments have drawn condemnation from the Texas Democratic Party, national Democrat leaders, and her primary opponent, Johnny Garcia.
📺 DETAIL: Galindo, a sex therapist and housing activist, is in a tight primary runoff for the state’s 35th Congressional District against Bexar County sheriff’s deputy Johnny Garcia, with voting set for May 26. Her comments, made on Texas Public Radio and via her campaign’s Instagram account earlier this month, suggested imprisoning American Zionists and former ICE officers. Galindo has defended her remarks, insisting they targeted only “billionaire Zionists,” while Garcia and members of San Antonio’s Jewish community said her rhetoric discourages voter participation and damages the Democratic Party. The Texas Democratic Party, alongside national figures including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene denounced her statements as hateful, anti-Semitic, and disqualifying. The controversy has intensified scrutiny as Galindo and Garcia compete to replace progressive Democrat Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) and face potential Republican opponents John Lujan or Carlos De La Cruz in the general election in November.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “[I will] turn Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for American Zionists and former ICE officers for human trafficking. (It will also be a castration processing center for pedophiles which will probably be most of the Zionists).” – Maureen Galindo
🎯 IMPACT: The controversy has fueled calls for Galindo’s disqualification, with Democratic leaders pledging to expel her from Congress if elected. The backlash also highlights divisions within the Democratic Party over Israel.

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Democrat congressional candidate Maureen Galindo said Zionists and former ICE officers should be detained, sparking condemnation from her own party and national leaders.

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May 21, 2026
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Karl Rove Says Trump is Sinking GOP Mid Term Hopes.

GOP strategist Karl Rove warns that President Donald J. Trump’s actions and messaging could harm Republican chances in the upcoming midterm elections.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: GOP strategist Karl Rove expressed concerns that President Donald J. Trump‘s declining approval ratings and messaging could jeopardize Republican chances in the November midterms. In a Wall Street Journal column, he cited polling data showing Democrats leading on the generic congressional ballot and criticized Trump’s recent public statements and actions.
📺 DETAIL: Rove argued that redistricting alone won’t secure GOP victories, citing Democrats’ lead on the generic congressional ballot by 6.6 points in Nate Silver’s average and 11 points in the New York Times/Siena survey. He attributed the widening gap to Trump’s declining approval, which hit 39.8 percent in the RealClearPolitics average, and criticized the administration’s inconsistent messaging on the Iran war. Rove also criticized Trump’s late-night social media posts and domestic plans, such as promoting a White House ballroom project amid public concern over rising gas prices. While praising Trump’s announcement on lowering healthcare costs with 600 generic drugs, Rove said other issues have overshadowed the win. He advised the President to continue fundraising but to avoid personally campaigning, so GOP candidates can distance themselves from some of his initiatives. Rove specifically urged letting candidates disagree with Trump’s $1 billion ballroom and $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, which could potentially provide January 6 defendants with compensation.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The more Mr. Trump thrusts himself into the campaign, the more damage he’ll do to Republicans and his own cause,” Rove wrote.
🎯 IMPACT: Rove’s critique highlights internal GOP tensions over Trump’s role in the party’s strategy. His warning underscores the challenge of balancing Trump’s influence with the need to appeal to a broader electorate.

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GOP strategist Karl Rove warns that President Donald J. Trump's actions and messaging could harm Republican chances in the upcoming midterm elections.

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May 21, 2026
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They’re Still Trying to Get Ukraine into the EU.

A fresh proposal from European Union leaders aims to gradually integrate Ukraine into the bloc as an “associate” member.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: European Union (EU) officials have considered making Ukraine an “Associate Member” of the EU, in the latest attempt to secure the country’s accession to the bloc.
📺 DETAIL: In a letter to fellow European Union (EU) leaders, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed granting Ukraine associate membership of the EU. As an associate member, it would lack voting rights in the European Commission, European Council, and European Parliament, but would gain access to EU-funded programs with an aim to become a full member over time. More importantly, associate membership would provide the war-torn country with a defense guarantee. Under Article 42.7 of the EU treaty, member states must come to the defense of fellow members when they are attacked, similar to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). “This is essential not only for Ukraine’s but for the entire continent’s security,” the letter claims. The proposal has reportedly been seen by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “It is obvious that we will not be able to complete the accession process shortly, given the countless hurdles as well as the political complexities of ratification processes… What I envisage is a political solution that brings Ukraine substantially closer to the European Union and its core institutions immediately.” – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
🎯 IMPACT: If adopted, this proposal could accelerate Ukraine’s integration into the EU. However, the EU’s accession process is lengthy and rife with significant political, economic, legal, and technical questions. It is highly likely that extensive, entrenched corruption in Ukraine will prove a stumbling block to the process. Nevertheless, associate membership would constitute a major step towards recognizing the ambition of the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, who has long called for an expedited accession process. Meanwhile, in late April, Zelensky pushed legislation to extend martial law in Ukraine. The continued suspension of elections after his term should have expired, restrictions on the media, and bans on opposition parties have stirred controversy abroad.

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A fresh proposal from European Union leaders aims to gradually integrate Ukraine into the bloc as an "associate" member.

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May 20, 2026
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State Dept Settles $1.5 Billion Lawsuit Over Biden Funding Palestinian Terrorists.

The billion-dollar settlement ensures the State Department will adhere to the Taylor Force Act, which prevents the United States from sending financial aid to the Palestinian Authority’s Martyrs Fund.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The State Department has settled a lawsuit regarding $1.5 billion dollars of taxpayer money given to the Palestinian Authority under the former Biden government.
📺 DETAIL: Filed in December 2022 by Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX), the parents of Taylor Force, and terror survivor Sarri Singer, the Biden government was accused of “unlawfully laundering U.S. taxpayer funds through non-governmental organizations to directly benefit the Palestinian Authority” in circumvention of the Taylor Force Act 2018, a law passed under President Donald J. Trump which prevents the United States from giving financial aid to the Palestinian Authority until it dissolves its Martyrs Fund. Critics have long argued that the fund incentivizes terrorism as it provides money to the families of those killed in attacks on Israelis. The law is named after Taylor Force, an American Army veteran murdered by a Palestinian terrorist while in Jaffa, Israel, in early 2016. “When President Trump signed the Taylor Force Act into law in 2018, the United States made clear it would not tolerate or reward terrorism—yet Joe Biden’s decision to ignore that law put American lives at risk,” said Rep. Jackson about the case. The settlement was secured by America First Legal, a non-profit public interest organization founded by Stephen Miller, the current White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “As a victim of terrorism and a survivor of a Hamas bus bombing, I have lived with the painful reality that the person who carried out the attack against me is not only honored, but that his family receives monthly payments… This settlement brings a level of accountability and helps ensure that the U.S. is not contributing, even indirectly, to incentivizing terror.” – Sarri Singer, a survivor of a Hamas bus bombing
🎯 IMPACT: The State Department will abide by the Taylor Force Act 2018 for the next 10 years. The Palestinian Authority’s Martyrs Fund, referred to by critics as a “Pay to Slay” scheme, will be impacted by the State Department’s renewed commitment to the act as the U.S. ceases financial aid.

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The billion-dollar settlement ensures the State Department will adhere to the Taylor Force Act, which prevents the United States from sending financial aid to the Palestinian Authority's Martyrs Fund.

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May 20, 2026
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South Carolina House Passes Redistricted Midterms Map.

The South Carolina House of Representatives has passed a new congressional map favoring Republicans, potentially eliminating the last Democrat-held seat in the state.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: South Carolina’s House of Representatives has officially approved the state’s redrawn congressional map, potentially giving Republicans a full seven-seat sweep at the midterms.
📰 DETAIL: House Bill 5683, which redraws South Carolina’s congressional map, was passed on Wednesday. The aim of the redraw was to dissolve the 6th Congressional District, currently held by Rep. Jim Clyburn, a Democrat and the only one of his party in the state’s congressional delegation. The redraw of South Carolina’s congressional map began on May 15, 2026, after Republican Governor Henry McMaster called for a special legislative session earlier in the month. It follows the Supreme Court ruling that racially gerrymandered majority-minority electoral districts, like Clyburn’s, are unconstitutional.
🎯 IMPACT: Governor McMaster summoned state legislators for a special session after a small number of Republican-in-name-only (RINO) state senators sided with the Democrats to block a previous redistricting measure. “Whatever we can do to see that we have a functioning Congress, we ought to do it,” said McMaster when asked by reporters about the decision to pursue a congressional redraw. The measure will now head to the state Senate. Notably, the previous attempt failed because a supermajority was required, but in the special session a simple majority will be sufficient. If approved by the state Senate, the new map will likely eliminate the Democrats’ only congressional district in the state, giving all seven seats to the Republicans. This would strengthen the Republicans’ electoral prospects in the midterms in November. Republican-controlled states like Texas and Florida have already pursued redraws favoring the GOP, while Democrat-controlled California and Virginia have sought to reduce Republican representation. However, not every state will redistrict before the elections in November.

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The South Carolina House of Representatives has passed a new congressional map favoring Republicans, potentially eliminating the last Democrat-held seat in the state.

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May 20, 2026
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AIPAC Takes Kentucky Victory Lap: ‘Proud to Defeat’ Massie.

Pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC cheered the primary defeat of Representative Thomas Massie at the hands of Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Representative Thomas Massie lost the Kentucky GOP primary to Ed Gallrein, a challenger backed by President Donald J. Trump, on Tuesday, with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) being quick to celebrate.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Pro-Israel Americans are proud to help defeat anti-Israel candidates! Being pro-Israel is good policy and good politics!” – AIPAC on X (formerly Twitter)
📰 DETAIL: Massie had drawn the ire of both Trump and AIPAC over his opposition to the administration’s Middle East policy, particularly the military intervention in Iran. The Kentucky congressman also voted to force the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release the Epstein Files, opposed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and opposed the administration’s strikes on cartel vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean. Gallrein beat him by roughly 55 percent to 45 percent on Tuesday, after Trump branded Massie “the worst Republican congressman in history.” The race became the most expensive House primary on record, with enormous resources poured into removing Massie from office.
🎯 IMPACT: Gallrein’s win comes alongside Clay Fuller’s victory in the Georgia district formerly represented by Israel critic Marjorie Taylor Greene. AIPAC noted Wednesday morning: “Ed Gallrein’s victory in KY and Clay Fuller’s win in GA ensures two outspoken pro-Israel voices are positioned to fill seats previously held by outspoken detractors, Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene,” and added that their community was “proud to help pro-Israel candidates win” both contests.

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Pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC cheered the primary defeat of Representative Thomas Massie at the hands of Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky.

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