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April 4, 2025
Immigration
News

Chinese Detainee Commits Suicide at Arizona Border Station.

PULSE POINTS:

❓What Happened: A Chinese national detained by U.S. border officers died by suicide while in custody at a border patrol station.

👥 Who’s Involved: The 52-year-old Chinese woman, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA).

📍 Where & When: The woman was initially detained in California and transferred to a Yuma, Arizona patrol station following her arrest on March 26.

💬 Key Quote: “There is no excuse for why agents cannot verify if some of the necessary welfare checks occurred” – Rep. Jayapal.

⚠️ Impact: Questions raised about the welfare check procedures, and concerns over detainee conditions.

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A Chinese national detained by U.S. border officers has died by suicide while in custody, according to Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA). The woman, 52, who was being held at a border patrol station in Yuma, Arizona, had been apprehended in California after it was determined she had overstayed her visitor visa.

Concerns have arisen regarding the welfare checks conducted during her detention. Representative Jayapal, an Indian immigrant who oversees immigration issues within a House subcommittee, noted discrepancies in the reported welfare checks on the detainee. “There is no excuse for why agents cannot verify if some of the necessary welfare checks occurred—or why some of the documented welfare checks were incorrectly reported,” she claimed.

The deceased initially entered the U.S. on a B-1/B-2 visa, utilized for short-term business or tourism purposes. A CBP spokesman stated that the woman became unresponsive in her cell at the Yuma facility. Despite receiving medical attention and being transported to a nearby hospital, she was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.

The case has prompted an investigation by the office charged with monitoring agency conduct, and the death has been reported to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General.

The specific details surrounding the woman’s initial detainment remain partially unclear. However, social media updates from the Yuma sector of the Border Patrol detailed that two Chinese nationals were apprehended on March 26 in Needles, California. This led to the discovery of more than $220,000 in cash, suspected of being connected to illegal activities. However, it has not been confirmed whether the money is linked directly to the deceased woman.

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March 13, 2025
William Upton
Breaking

BREAKING: Democrat Congressman Raúl Grijalva Dead at 77.

Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) has died at the age of 77 after suffering complications with his cancer treatment. A staunch open borders advocate, Grijalva served for over 21 years in the House of Representatives and rose to become a powerful figure in the Democrat Caucus.

One of Grijalva’s first pieces of legislation after being elected to Congress in the 2002 election was an attempt to grant U.S. citizenship to all members of the Tohono Oʼodham tribe whose reservation extends across the U.S. border in Arizona and into Mexico—meaning some tribe members are not U.S. citizens, as they were born and live in the Mexican state of Sonora.

Over the course of his tenure in Congress, Grijalva pushed extreme progressive policies and was the subject of several ethics probes involving his abuse of alcohol and allegations by staff that his drunkenness fueled a hostile work environment. The late Arizona Congressman labeled the January 6 rioters “domestic terrorists,” calling the protests “one of the darkest and most shameful days of our republic.”

Grijalva was consistently ranked as one of the most liberal members of the House, and formerly served as the co-chair of the House Progressive Caucus for over a decade. In addition to his support for mass immigration and open borders, the Arizona Democrat also supported some of the most radical environmentalist policies proposed on Capitol Hill. During the 2016 presidential election certification, Grijalva objected to the certification of North Carolina’s electoral votes. President Donald J. Trump won the state by a margin of over 150,000 votes.

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Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) has died at the age of 77 after suffering complications with his cancer treatment. A staunch open borders advocate, Grijalva served for over 21 years in the House of Representatives and rose to become a powerful figure in the Democrat Caucus. show more
February 10, 2025
Jack Montgomery
News

BREAKING: Flights Grounded After Plane Crashes in Arizona.

Flights have been grounded at Scottsdale Airport, Arizona, following a crash involving a smaller aircraft. As of the time of publication, the cause of the crash and details of any deaths or injuries are unknown. The airport has confirmed that the Fire Department “is on scene assessing the situation.”

The incident in Scottsdale follows a number of incidents in recent weeks. Last Thursday, a Cessna Grand Caravan carrying ten people was lost over Alaska, with everyone on board now confirmed dead. On January 31, a Learjet 55 went down over Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, destroying several homes and killing one motorist, along with everyone on board the aircraft.

Worst of all, a Bombardier CRJ700 airliner and a Black Hawk military helicopter collided over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., on January 29, killing 64 people.

President Donald J. Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have suggested that far-left diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies have undermined aviation safety in recent years.

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Flights have been grounded at Scottsdale Airport, Arizona, following a crash involving a smaller aircraft. As of the time of publication, the cause of the crash and details of any deaths or injuries are unknown. The airport has confirmed that the Fire Department "is on scene assessing the situation." show more
January 31, 2025
Immigration
News

Dem-Run Border Town Declares Emergency Over Trump Deportations.

A Democrat-run border town in Arizona has declared a state of emergency, claiming President Donald J. Trump’s illegal alien deportation policies could impact the local economy. Douglas City Council’s Democrat Mayor, Jose Grijalva, declared the state of emergency this week. The Arizona town, located close to the Mexican border, is tied economically to Agua Prieta, Mexico, just two miles away.

Mayor Grijalva claims that this move is not politically motivated, but the declaration passed the council with a narrow 3-2 vote.

Douglas is a small town in Cochise County, Arizona, home to approximately 16,500 residents, while Agua Prieta has around 91,000 people. Grijalva claims residents of the Mexican account for “around 70 percent of our sales tax and any border policies effect our economy”—although this should not be an issue for Douglas if its customers from Agua Prieta are entering the U.S. legally.

So far, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) has arrested over a thousand illegals across the country, many of them wanted for serious crimes up to and including murder. President Trump’s Border Czar, Tom Homan, has stated that ICE is currently prioritizing dangerous criminals for deportation but that all illegals fall under ICE’s purview.

Immediately after his inauguration on January 20, President Trump closed the major border crossing at El Paso, Texas, as part of his policy to secure the southern border. El Paso saw waves of illegals flood across the border from Mexico under the previous Biden-Harris regime, including an incident in March of last year where migrants started a riot, attacking National Guard troops.

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A Democrat-run border town in Arizona has declared a state of emergency, claiming President Donald J. Trump's illegal alien deportation policies could impact the local economy. Douglas City Council's Democrat Mayor, Jose Grijalva, declared the state of emergency this week. The Arizona town, located close to the Mexican border, is tied economically to Agua Prieta, Mexico, just two miles away. show more
December 30, 2024
Jack Montgomery
News

Kari Lake Says She Won’t Run for Office Again.

America First stalwart Kari Lake says she will not run in Arizona’s 2026 gubernatorial election, having previously run for the governorship and a Senate seat in two closely fought and contentious races marred by allegations of Democrat election rigging. Lake, who has been vocal about her belief that a “corrupt machine” in Arizona worked against her, announced her decision on X.

“I will never take for granted the movement we have in Arizona,” Lake stated. “But there is a corrupt machine here that is hellbent on making sure I never hold office. So, I won’t put my family (and myself) through the torture of running again,” she explained.

Lake says she is instead focused on helping President-elect Donald J. Trump’s incoming administration in Washington, D.C. The MAGA kingpin has tapped her to lead Voice of America (VOA), the U.S. government-funded global news service, to “ensure that the American values of Freedom and Liberty are broadcast around the World FAIRLY and ACCURATELY, unlike the lies spread by the Fake News Media.”

Lake expressed her intention to “return [Voice of America] to its glory days, and help President Trump Make America Great Again.”

VOA was established as the United States Foreign Information Service during the Second World War by the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Dogged by allegations of anti-Trump bias, the government-funded broadcaster is reported as “highly concerned” about being overseen by a supporter of the America First leader.

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America First stalwart Kari Lake says she will not run in Arizona's 2026 gubernatorial election, having previously run for the governorship and a Senate seat in two closely fought and contentious races marred by allegations of Democrat election rigging. Lake, who has been vocal about her belief that a "corrupt machine" in Arizona worked against her, announced her decision on X. show more
December 23, 2024
William Upton
Election Integrity
Lawfare

Documents Reveal AZ AG Colluded with Anti-Trump Attorney’s Non-Profit on Election Lawfare.

Former Assistant Attorney General Jeff Clark has obtained documents linking the Arizona Attorney General’s office with the States United Democracy Center—a far-left non-profit lawfare group associated with attorney Norm Eisen, a key figure in  President Donald J. Trump’s first sham impeachment. The documents appear to be a retainer agreement from States United to advise the Arizona Attorney General’s office on lawfare aimed to suppress critics of how the state conducts its elections and those who might question the results.

“This letter explains and confirms the terms and conditions under which States United Democracy Center (‘States United’) will undertake to advise the Arizona Attorney General’s Office (‘you’, ‘your’) in connection with developing legal strategies to ensure the integrity and security of elections,” the letter of understanding reads. Although the primary attorneys assigned to coordinate with the attorney general’s office are redacted, the States United letter notes other attorneys or non-attorney staff with the lawfare non-profit “may handle various portions of this matter pro bono or otherwise…”

The letter confirming the partnership was sent just nine days before Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) secured a sprawling series of indictments against 18 individuals associated with President Trump over allegations they attempted to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Notably, the grand jury empaneled by Mayes went much further than the Democrat attorney general intended, indicting both Trump campaign attorney Christina Bobb and Jenna Ellis—both of whom were told by Mayes’s office that they were not under investigation.

Meanwhile, Eisen—the executive chair of States United—has a long record of anti-Trump actions. In April 2024, The National Pulse reported that Eisen hosted a weekly conference call of globalist leaders and Deep State apparachiks to strategize on how to expand the lawfare campaign against Trump.

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Former Assistant Attorney General Jeff Clark has obtained documents linking the Arizona Attorney General's office with the States United Democracy Center—a far-left non-profit lawfare group associated with attorney Norm Eisen, a key figure in  President Donald J. Trump’s first sham impeachment. The documents appear to be a retainer agreement from States United to advise the Arizona Attorney General's office on lawfare aimed to suppress critics of how the state conducts its elections and those who might question the results. show more
December 20, 2024
Data
Immigration

Over 200,000 Residents Fled This U.S. State in a Year.

Census Bureau data reveals that, between 2023 and 2024, more individuals fled California than from any other state in the U.S. California reported a net domestic migration loss of 239,575 residents. New York followed with a loss of 120,917 residents over the same period.

The data confirms a continuing trend in the Western United States, particularly in California, where numerous residents have moved to southern states in recent years. The Institute for Economic Policy Research highlights that many people leave California for more affordable and safe living conditions, with housing costs being a significant factor. The National Pulse previously reported that a conservative exodus from California likely helped push Nevada back into the Republican column in the 2024 presidential election.

California’s cost of living ranks among the highest nationwide. According to Redfin, the current median sale price of a home in California is $831,300, nearly doubling the national median of $430,010. States like Texas and Arizona have been primary destinations for former California residents. Despite the economic motivations, about a quarter of those leaving cited political reasons for their move.

Texas emerged as a primary beneficiary of the outflow, recording a net gain of 85,267 new residents over the same period. Texas offers several advantages, such as no state income tax and ongoing housing development, unlike California, which faces a homelessness crisis and housing shortage. The state’s energy independence from the Western Interconnection electric system also appeals to many.

The overall U.S. population grew by approximately 1 percent in the last year, exceeding 340 million individuals. This marks the fastest yearly growth since 2001 and is predominantly attributed to increased net international migration, likely illegal immigration.

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Census Bureau data reveals that, between 2023 and 2024, more individuals fled California than from any other state in the U.S. California reported a net domestic migration loss of 239,575 residents. New York followed with a loss of 120,917 residents over the same period. show more
November 5, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Election 2024
Election Integrity

AZ Machines Went Down, Navajo Nation President Reports.

Voting machine issues are reportedly causing disruptions at polling locations in Apache County, Arizona, with some voters being turned away, according to Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren. In a social media post, President Nygren urged voters not to leave polling sites without casting their ballots, writing, “DON’T GET TURNED AWAY FROM THE POLLS!”

“Apache County voters, we understand that voting machines are down, and some voters are being turned away without casting a ballot in the federal and state elections,” he wrote, urging voters in areas experiencing issues to request a provisional ballot and present a government-issued photo ID to ensure their vote is counted.

“If you are denied a provisional ballot, contact the Native Vote Hotline,” he said, stressing that voters should stay at their polling location until they have voted.

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Voting machine issues are reportedly causing disruptions at polling locations in Apache County, Arizona, with some voters being turned away, according to Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren. In a social media post, President Nygren urged voters not to leave polling sites without casting their ballots, writing, "DON’T GET TURNED AWAY FROM THE POLLS!" show more
November 4, 2024
William Upton
Data
Election 2024

GOP’s Early Vote Lead May Have Put Arizona Out of Reach for Democrats.

The early vote lead for Republicans in Arizona may have put the state—and its 11 electoral votes—out of reach for Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democrats. As of Monday, Republicans expanded their lead to nearly 200,000 ballots cast.

In total, 954,306 Arizona Republicans have voted early—equating to nearly 41 percent of the pre-Election Day electorate. Meanwhile, 758,342 Democrats have voted early, making up 32.4 percent of the pre-election turnout. Independents sit at 625,731 ballots cast, with 26.8 percent of the total.

During the 2020 election, Joe Biden defeated President Donald J. Trump in Arizona by a narrow margin of just 10,457 votes. Barring a historic number of Republican to Democrat-cross-over voters or an unpreceded Election Day “blue wave,” the early vote lead suggests that Arizona has moved into the Trump column.

The early vote advantage may also bode well for Arizona’s Republican U.S. Senate candidate, Kari Lake. While most public polling has shown Lake trailing Trump’s numbers in the state, a significant margin of victory for the Republican presidential nominee could pull her across the finish line. Congressman Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has led Lake in most voter surveys—though the race appears to have significantly tightened in the final weeks before the election.

While most polling showed Trump with a slight lead over Harris in the critical battleground state, the 2024 Republican presidential nominee cracked 50 percent for the first time in mid-October. That survey, conducted by YouGov, gave credence to speculation that momentum in Arizona had swung Trump’s way.

The strong Republican showing in Arizona should also concern Democrats regarding their abortion rights messaging strategy. Earlier this year, the Democrats rolled out a seven-figure ad buy—which included billboards in Tempe and Phoenix—pushing the abortion issue. Despite the insistence of party strategists, the move appears to have not moved the electorate in Harris’s favor.

Image by Wing-Chi Poon.

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The early vote lead for Republicans in Arizona may have put the state—and its 11 electoral votes—out of reach for Vice President Kamala Harris and the Democrats. As of Monday, Republicans expanded their lead to nearly 200,000 ballots cast. show more
November 2, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Election Integrity

Legal Voters Are Being Turned Away Because of Voter Roll Error.

Some Arizona voters say they’re being turned away at their polling location, with election workers informing them that their voter registration has been suspended and that they cannot cast their ballot. The registration issue, brought to light by America First Legal, stems from a data transfer error that flagged 218,000 people on the state’s voter roll as not having proof of citizenship.

While a portion of the voters impacted by the error are potentially noncitizens who cannot legally vote in federal elections, the Arizona Secretary of State’s office acknowledges that many are legal voters. On Friday, a state judge ruled that Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) must produce a complete list of the impacted voters to county election officials by Monday.

“County Recorders need the list of 218,000 affected voters to address the issue, but AZ Secretary of State Adrian Fontes stubbornly refuses to share it with them,” America First Legal posted on X (formerly Twitter) after the issue of voters being turned away surfaced on Saturday. The legal group continued: “County recorders need this list. All eligible voters need to be able to vote, and no noncitizens should be able to vote.”

“It’s a win-win solution,” they added.

Earlier this month, The National Pulse reported that the Arizona Secretary of State’s office acknowledged it had discovered over 218,000 individuals on its voter rolls who lacked proof of citizenship at the time of registration. The discrepancy was attributed to data coding issues involving driver’s license information between the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Division and the state voter registration databases.

The massive voter registration error was first identified last month when approximately 97,000 voters were found to be listed as full-ballot voters without providing the required citizenship documentation for state elections.

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Some Arizona voters say they're being turned away at their polling location, with election workers informing them that their voter registration has been suspended and that they cannot cast their ballot. The registration issue, brought to light by America First Legal, stems from a data transfer error that flagged 218,000 people on the state's voter roll as not having proof of citizenship. show more

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