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March 1, 2024
Immigration
News
Politics

Senate Republicans Warm to Mayorkas Impeachment Trial.

Senate Republicans are voicing increasing favor for a trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, whom the House of Representatives impeached over two weeks ago.

The charges against Mayorkas are in connection with his actions concerning the southern border and illegal immigration. The initial impeachment efforts by the Republican-held House were met with skepticism from some senators who predicted the initiative would fail upon reaching the Senate floor. However, growing support for a trial is now emerging among Senate Republicans, including from those beyond hard-line conservative circles.

Last week, a faction of Republican senators led by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) requested Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) to “demand” a Senate trial for Mayorkas via a written appeal. It drew support from Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo), Rick Scott (R-Fla), Ron Johnson (R-Wis), J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), Roger Marshall (R-Kan), Josh Hawley (R-Mo), Mike Braun (R-Ind), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn). McConnell and Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) have since both expressed approval for a trial.

In addition to McConnell and Thune, Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala), John Kennedy (R-La), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), and Steve Daines (R-Mont) have also indicated their support for an impeachment trial. Despite the growing GOP backing for a trial, any such measure will likely fail due to the requirement of a two-thirds Senate majority to convict and remove Mayorkas from office.

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Senate Republicans are voicing increasing favor for a trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, whom the House of Representatives impeached over two weeks ago. show more
March 1, 2024
Immigration
Politics

Biden, Harris Never Met with Border Patrol Chief in Nearly 2 Years.

Raul Ortiz, the former chief of Border Patrol, has stated he had no encounters with either President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris during his entire tenure from August 2021 until June 2023.

“I’ve made it perfectly clear, when I was the Chief, I never once met with the President or the Vice President. And I think it’s long overdue that they sit down and roll up their sleeves and start coming up with some solutions,” Ortiz said during an appearance on Fox News’s “Your World.”

Ortiz stressed that it is essential for the President to hold meetings with Border Patrol officials to gain a deep understanding of the issue and develop viable remedies. He drew attention to the heightened activity in Tucson, San Diego, and El Paso, describing them as the busiest regions along the southwest border. He advocated for direct communication between the White House and Border Patrol officials as a source of firsthand information.

Ortiz’s comments came in response to a visit to Texas by Joe Biden this week that observers say was little more than a photo op. The Biden regime continues to face widespread criticism for its mishandling of the ongoing crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Raul Ortiz, the former chief of Border Patrol, has stated he had no encounters with either President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris during his entire tenure from August 2021 until June 2023. show more
March 1, 2024
Election Integrity
Politics

AZ Voting Laws Requiring Proof of Citizenship Upheld by Judge.

In a landmark decision on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton upheld new Arizona state laws requiring counties to verify the U.S. citizenship status of registered voters and cross-reference voter registration information with government databases. The rules, aimed at limiting voting to eligible citizens and preventing voter fraud, were deemed nondiscriminatory by the judge.

“Considering the evidence as a whole, the court concludes that Arizona’s interests in preventing non-citizens from voting and promoting public confidence in Arizona’s elections outweighs the limited burden voters might encounter when required to provide (documentary proof of citizenship),” Bolton wrote.

However, Bolton ruled that the requirement for individuals using state registration forms to disclose their state or country of origin violates both the Civil Rights Act and the National Voter Registration Act. Such a requirement would unfairly target naturalized citizens for investigation based on biased assumptions of their citizenship.

The laws passed in Arizona were part of a wave of proposals introduced by Republicans in the fallout of Joe Biden’s 2020 “victory” over Donald Trump in the state. Supporters claim the measures will only affect voters who have not verified citizenship. Yet, opponents, including voting rights groups and the U.S. Department of Justice, argue the laws could potentially impact hundreds of thousands of citizens who have not recently updated their voter registration or driver’s license details. While Judge Bolton recognizes that non-citizen voting in Arizona is rare, she concluded that the new laws “could help to prevent non-citizens from registering or voting.”

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In a landmark decision on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton upheld new Arizona state laws requiring counties to verify the U.S. citizenship status of registered voters and cross-reference voter registration information with government databases. The rules, aimed at limiting voting to eligible citizens and preventing voter fraud, were deemed nondiscriminatory by the judge. show more
March 1, 2024
Politics
UK

The Return of Boris Johnson?

UK Conservative Party MP and Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove hinted at a possible return of Boris Johnson — former Prime Minister, former MP, and former Leader of the Conservative Party — in an effort to unite the “Conservative family” in the forthcoming general election campaign.

During an interview with GB News, Gove highlighted the importance of avoiding a “nightmare of a [Kier] Starmer premiership,” stating that the Labour leader “cannot be relied upon to stand up for this country.” Gove also indicated that he would welcome Johnson‘s return to the campaign trail, citing Johnson’s influential role in the Brexit campaign, describing him as a “great campaigner.”

Despite the Conservatives lagging approximately 20 points behind Starmer’s Labour Party in recent polling, Gove denied assertions that the Conservatives failed voters on their promise to “level up the country.” In an attempt to quell concerns, he made assurances that recent announcements signify substantial investments set to impact communities in the North of England.

However, the Conservative Party faces widespread anger and frustration due to a spiraling cost-of-living crisis and failure to address the UK’s migrant crisis, and the return of Boris Johnson may not be enough to reverse the party’s fortunes.

Johnson, who reportedly played a central role in escalating the Russo-Ukraine War, recently made headlines in the U.S. for demanding $1 million from journalist Tucker Carlson in exchange for an interview.

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UK Conservative Party MP and Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Michael Gove hinted at a possible return of Boris Johnson — former Prime Minister, former MP, and former Leader of the Conservative Party — in an effort to unite the "Conservative family" in the forthcoming general election campaign. show more

Editor’s Notes

Behind-the-scenes political intrigue exclusively for Pulse+ subscribers.

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Of course, like a dog returning to its sick, the Conservative Party’s neoliberal, neoconservative wing flocks back to Boris the warmonger, instead of embracing the populist nationalism of its voting base
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Of course, like a dog returning to its sick, the Conservative Party’s neoliberal, neoconservative wing flocks back to Boris the warmonger, instead of embracing the populist nationalism of its voting base show more
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March 1, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Politics

Massive Labor Union Endorses ‘Uncommitted’ Over Joe Biden.

The largest labor union in Washington state — the United Food and Commercial Workers — with a membership exceeding 50,000, has endorsed an ‘uncommitted’ stance for next month’s Democratic presidential primary. Union leaders cited concerns regarding President Joe Biden’s lack of political strength and his support for Israel‘s war against Hamas in Gaza as reasons for the endorsement choice.

Following an executive board vote on Wednesday, the union called Biden “an ally to workers” but expressed a lack of confidence in defeating the presumptive Republican nominee — former President Donald Trump — in the November election. According to the union’s statement, their recommendation to vote ‘uncommitted’ reflects a belief that this approach could strengthen the position of the eventual Democratic nominee.

Meanwhile, the union has pledged support for whoever may be the eventual Democratic Party nominee — promising to dispatch resources, staff, and members to campaign in any swing state to support their bid to defeat Trump. This move, though, underscores an implicit discontent within the Democratic base, as some factions remain uncertain about backing President Biden for re-election.

The divisions among Democrat rank-and-file were on display earlier this week in Michigan, a state with a significant Muslim and Arab American community opposed to Israel’s war against Hamas. About 13 percent of Democratic primary voters chose ‘uncommitted’ over Biden. Because of the solid anti-Biden showing in Michigan, at least two ‘uncommitted’ delegates will be present at the Democratic National Convention in August. The Washington union applauded the Michigan voters who opted for ‘uncommitted,’ urging Biden to endorse a lasting ceasefire and halt U.S. funding for the conflict.

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The largest labor union in Washington state — the United Food and Commercial Workers — with a membership exceeding 50,000, has endorsed an 'uncommitted' stance for next month's Democratic presidential primary. Union leaders cited concerns regarding President Joe Biden's lack of political strength and his support for Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza as reasons for the endorsement choice. show more
March 1, 2024
Ed Kozak
Immigration
Politics

Boston’s Wealthy Elite Outraged Over Migrant Shelter in Their Neighborhood.

Residents of Fort Point, one of Boston’s most affluent districts, are voicing their grievances over the city’s decision to transform an office space into a shelter for illegal immigrants. At a community meeting this week, the residents expressed their disbelief and concern over the state officials’ choices regarding safety and security. The space, owned by the Unitarian Universalist Association and located at 24 Farnsworth Street, will house 80 immigrants as an overflow shelter under the Baptism of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay, the non-profit chosen for the task.

“I think there’s a lot of angry residents who feel the same way I do that this was being forced on us,” said local resident Brian Curley.

Gov. Maura Healey conveyed to the Boston Herald the urgency of having the shelter operational “as soon as possible” without releasing a definitive date for the immigrants’ arrival. Healey said her government endorses the project as a step towards “safe shelter for people.” She reinforced that dialogue with the community and the city continues, notwithstanding residents’ claims about a lack of answers from Tuesday’s meeting.

Residents asked about safety measures and accused state officials of a rushed process that left community members without answers. Gen. Scott Rice, charged with managing security at the migrant shelters, affirmed the state’s commitment to maintain safety. Two weeks ago, ICE arrested a 34-year-old illegal immigrant from Guatemala on child sex crime charges in Gloucester, MA, which has further exacerbated residents’ concerns about immigrant-related safety issues.

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Residents of Fort Point, one of Boston's most affluent districts, are voicing their grievances over the city's decision to transform an office space into a shelter for illegal immigrants. At a community meeting this week, the residents expressed their disbelief and concern over the state officials' choices regarding safety and security. The space, owned by the Unitarian Universalist Association and located at 24 Farnsworth Street, will house 80 immigrants as an overflow shelter under the Baptism of the United Way of Massachusetts Bay, the non-profit chosen for the task. show more
March 1, 2024
Politics
UK

Muslim Man Arrested For Threatening to Kill UK Politician.

A Muslim man was arrested in the United Kingdom this week after allegedly making threats against a by-election candidate due to the politician’s support for Israel. The target of the alleged threats was Simon Danczuk, one of 11 candidates running for a parliament seat in Rochdale following the death of the former MP Sir Tony Lloyd of the Labour Party.

The alleged threats were made in a video message referring to Danczuk, also formerly associated with Labour, as a “white devil” and promising to harm him physically in retaliation for his pro-Israel stance. The Greater Manchester Police received the video on Monday, and subsequent investigations led to the arrest of a 23-year-old Muslim man on Tuesday.

Danczuk had added “Vote for Rochdale not Gaza” as a tagline on his campaign flyer, which the man in the video found offensive. The ReformUK candidate said that he would now require the presence of two security personnel for the remainder of the campaign.

“They stopped me from speaking at a hustings meeting, I’m receiving death threats, and now we’ve got to have security personnel as a candidate going round in an election,” said Danczuk, before adding: “I’ve been doing politics for 35 years and I’ve never known it. It’s outrageous. This isn’t how British politics should work.”

The National Pulse previously reported that the Labour Party pulled support for their candidate, Azhar Ali, in the same by-election. Ali, a former government adviser, claimed Israel allowed the October 7th Hamas terrorist attacks to happen as a pretense to invade Gaza.

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A Muslim man was arrested in the United Kingdom this week after allegedly making threats against a by-election candidate due to the politician's support for Israel. The target of the alleged threats was Simon Danczuk, one of 11 candidates running for a parliament seat in Rochdale following the death of the former MP Sir Tony Lloyd of the Labour Party. show more
February 29, 2024
William Upton
Politics
War

Republican Pushes ‘Discharge Petition’ to Force Ukraine Funding Vote.

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), co-chairman of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, has initiated preparations for a discharge petition to force a House vote on Ukraine war funding. The petition must receive 218 signatures to proceed. Democratic Representative Bill Pascrell of New Jersey has already expressed a willingness to add his signature to the legislative maneuver.

The Pennsylvania Congressman will likely need support from several dozen support from Republicans. Democrat members of the House Progressive Caucus have signaled they will not support a discharge petition. Fitzpatrick remained uncertain about which funding proposal the discharge petition would be linked to, stating, “It’s existential, it’s time sensitive. Whether that’s our product or somebody else’s, we’ve just got to get the money out the door to them.”

Meanwhile, the Senate has already approved a $95 billion foreign aid bill, comprising approximately $61 billion for Ukraine, while the remaining appropriations are allocated to Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian for Palestinians in Gaza. The Senate supplemental funding bill has stalled out in the House. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), facing pressure from House conservatives, has refused to bring the bill to the floor for a vote.

Reps. Fitzpatrick and Jared Golden (D-ME) have introduced their own bipartisan funding plan for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The legislation would appropriate $66 billion for foreign aid earmarked for those nations. It would also provide some funding for U.S. border security.

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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), co-chairman of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, has initiated preparations for a discharge petition to force a House vote on Ukraine war funding. The petition must receive 218 signatures to proceed. Democratic Representative Bill Pascrell of New Jersey has already expressed a willingness to add his signature to the legislative maneuver. show more

Editor’s Notes

Behind-the-scenes political intrigue exclusively for Pulse+ subscribers.

RAHEEM J. KASSAM Editor-in-Chief
Remember to read this if you want some further information on the discharge petition as a mechanism!
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Remember to read this if you want some further information on the discharge petition as a mechanism! show more
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February 29, 2024
Culture
Politics

Ohio Senator Hires Black Guy To Say N-Word For His Audiobook.

Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown hired a black man to say “the n-word” for his latest audiobook.

Titled Desk 88: Eight Progressive Senators Who Changed America, the audiobook version is “co-narrated” by Leon Nixon, a black man best known for narrating several erotic books such as Hood Boyz Fall In Love Too 3 and Nobody Can Love You Like Them Roughnecks Do 2.

The new book dedicates each chapter to a different senator who has previously occupied Brown’s desk. The book contains racially charged quotes containing the “n-word” from the likes of Theodore Bilbo, Lee Atwater, former Vice President Al Gore, and former KKK member and Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black, all of which are narrated by Nixon.

Prior to narrating Desk 88, Nixon lent his voice to an audiobook narrating the events of January 6th.

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Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown hired a black man to say "the n-word" for his latest audiobook. show more
February 29, 2024
Election 2024
News
Politics

Romney Refuses to Vote for Trump Despite Saying He Agrees With His Policies.

Republican Sen. Mitt Romney revealed he would not vote for former President Donald Trump if he becomes the Republican presidential nominee in a future election, despite agreeing with many of his policies.

Although Romney admitted that “yeah, [I] aligned with many of his domestic policies,” the Senator insisted Trump’s “character” was a more important factor in casting his vote. “Having a president who is so defaulted of character would have an enormous impact on the character of America,” he said. “And for me, that’s the primary consideration.”

Romney made his comments on Wednesday’s edition of CNN’s ‘The Source’ when questioned by host Kaitlan Collins.

The Senator also used the platform to criticize President Biden’s approach to border security and immigration, stating that Biden has made “extraordinary mistakes” and labeled his performance “embarrassing.” Although Romney praised Trump for “some smart things” done during his presidency, he said that alone was not enough to secure his support. Despite this, he acknowledged that Trump could win against Biden if the election were to occur today.

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Republican Sen. Mitt Romney revealed he would not vote for former President Donald Trump if he becomes the Republican presidential nominee in a future election, despite agreeing with many of his policies. show more