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August 19, 2025
Lauren Gallagher
Education
Immigration

Dem Governor Signs Bill Giving Financial Aid to Illegals.

PULSE POINTS

âť“WHAT HAPPENED: On Tuesday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) signed a bill allowing student residents who are not eligible for federal financial aid to receive assistance from state and local governments in Illinois.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker; U.S. Representative Mary Miller (R-IL); illegal immigrants and students in Illinois.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: Illinois, August 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Allowing taxpayer-funded financial aid for illegal aliens is a slap in the face to hardworking Illinois families and students.” – Mary Miller

🎯IMPACT: All students residing in Illinois are now eligible for financial aid benefits regardless of immigration status; noncompliant institutions may face public scrutiny and policy challenges.

IN FULL

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D), a possible contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, has signed a bill into law opening financial aid to all residents, regardless of immigration status. This legislation allows illegal immigrants residing in Illinois to receive monetary benefits for education, stating that “a student who is an Illinois resident and who is not otherwise eligible for federal financial aid, including, but not limited to, a transgender student who is disqualified for failure to register for selective service or a noncitizen student who has not obtained lawful permanent residence, shall be eligible for financial aid and benefits.”

State Senator Celina Villanueva (D), who supports the bill, claims it is “about making sure no student is left behind because of where they were born.” U.S. Representative Mary Miller (R-IL), who opposes the bill, argues that “Allowing taxpayer-funded financial aid for illegal aliens is a slap in the face to hardworking Illinois families and students,” adding: “Our state is drowning in debt, yet J.B. Pritzker is determined to drain even more taxpayer dollars to reward illegals, she added. ”

Under the law, all students residing in Illinois are eligible for financial aid programs funded or administered by the state, local governments, or public universities.

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June 5, 2025
Education
Immigration

Texas FINALLY Halts Tuition for Illegals.

PULSE POINTS:

âť“What Happened: Texas has decided to end in-state tuition rates for illegal immigrants.

👥 Who’s Involved: Texas state officials, Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Department of Justice, and the Trump administration.

đź“Ť Where & When: Texas, lawsuit filed on Wednesday.

💬 Key Quote: President Donald J. Trump issued orders to prevent “benefits or preferential treatments” for illegal immigrants.

⚠️ Impact: The decision could affect undocumented students and out-of-state American students seeking more favorable tuition policies.

IN FULL:

Texas has agreed to halt its policy of offering in-state tuition rates to illegal immigrants following a legal challenge from the Department of Justice (DOJ). The federal lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, alleges that the practice unfairly discriminates against out-of-state American students by granting financial advantages to illegals.

The lawsuit challenges a long-standing Texas education policy, claiming it violates federal law by prioritizing illegal immigrants over U.S. citizens from other states. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in response, filed a joint motion with the Trump administration to formally end the law.

This move aligns with broader efforts by the Trump administration to tighten immigration policies and prevent benefits for those residing in the country unlawfully. President Trump has issued two executive orders aimed at curbing preferential treatment for illegal immigrants, emphasizing the importance of fairness in public resource allocation.

The decision could have wide-ranging implications for both illegal alien students who have relied on in-state tuition rates and out-of-state American students who have contested the policy as discriminatory.

Further legal proceedings are expected as the case develops.

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March 14, 2025
Jack Montgomery
Immigration

Trump Admin Acts Against Two More Columbia University Hamas Supporters.

Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian migrant “who had her student visa revoked for advocating for violence and terrorism” against Israel, has “self-deported,” according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The department says the Columbia University student used the CBP One app—used by the Biden regime to admit hundreds of thousands of migrants to the U.S. but converted into a self-deportation tool by the Trump administration—to facilitate her departure. Her visa had been revoked on March 5.

Meanwhile, another Columbia student accused of participating in pro-Hamas demonstrations, Leqaa Kordia, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for overstaying her expired F-1 student visa. Kordia is a Palestinian, originally from the West Bank.

“It is a privilege to be granted a visa to live & study in the United States of America,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said of her department’s moves against the students. “When you advocate for violence and terrorism that privilege should be revoked and you should not be in this country,” she continued, adding she was “glad to see one of the Columbia University terrorist sympathizers use the CBP Home app to self deport.”

This follows the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate and permanent resident, by ICE for his leading role in anti-Israel campus encampments. President Donald J. Trump said of Khalil, “If you support terrorism, including the slaughtering of innocent men, women, and children, your presence is contrary to our national and foreign policy interests, and you are not welcome here.” However, his deportation is on pause after a judge intervened.

Khalil turns out to have worked for the British government in Syria and received a security clearance from London.

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Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian migrant "who had her student visa revoked for advocating for violence and terrorism" against Israel, has "self-deported," according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The department says the Columbia University student used the CBP One app—used by the Biden regime to admit hundreds of thousands of migrants to the U.S. but converted into a self-deportation tool by the Trump administration—to facilitate her departure. Her visa had been revoked on March 5. show more
February 18, 2025
Education
News

Judge Allows DOGE Access to Student Borrower Data.

A federal judge has cleared the way for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to begin accessing federal student loan data held by the Department of Education as part of an audit of the agency’s spending. The ruling, issued Monday evening, permits DOGE to obtain the data despite opposition from the University of California Student Association (UCSA). The association had filed a lawsuit claiming that granting DOGE access would violate privacy laws.

Judge Randolph Moss of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia stated that the UCSA did not demonstrate the necessary irreparable harm to warrant blocking the data access. “Because the Court concludes that UCSA has failed to clear that essential hurdle, the Court’s analysis also ends there,” Moss explained in the ruling.

Additionally, Judge Moss noted that the question of UCSA’s legal standing and whether their arguments were valid under existing law would be addressed at a later date when further information becomes available. The ruling is the second major legal win for the Trump White House against Democrat-aligned organizations seeking to curb President Donald J. Trump‘s efforts to reduce government spending.

Elon Musk, the head of DOGE, has been seeking data from various federal agencies to conduct investigations into potential fraud or misuse of resources. However, Musk and DOGE are currently unable to access the Treasury Department due to a separate court order.

District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan is expected to rule late today on a separate lawsuit that could impact DOGE’s access to data and employment rolls with numerous federal agencies.

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A federal judge has cleared the way for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to begin accessing federal student loan data held by the Department of Education as part of an audit of the agency's spending. The ruling, issued Monday evening, permits DOGE to obtain the data despite opposition from the University of California Student Association (UCSA). The association had filed a lawsuit claiming that granting DOGE access would violate privacy laws. show more
December 4, 2024
Education
Health
Science

Congressional Report: No Scientific Basis for Extended School Closures.

Following a two-year investigation, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic released findings criticizing the extended closure of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, asserting that these measures lacked scientific justification. The subcommittee’s exhaustive 520-page report outlines failures relating to mask and vaccine mandates, as well as the suppression of certain narratives by public health officials, like natural immunity, which did not align with their policies.

The report underscores the controversial nature of extended school closures, which it claims were not backed by scientific evidence. It states that children were unlikely to significantly contribute to virus transmission, nor were they prone to severe illness. The report highlights the consequences of these closures, including historical learning loss, increased psychological stress, and reduced physical well-being for children.

According to the findings, even early on, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was unconvinced that school closures would control virus transmission. Data from Hong Kong and Singapore demonstrated no significant differences in transmission rates between regions that closed schools and those that did not. Nonetheless, by March 2020, schools nationwide were predominantly shut.

The report also reveals the involvement of political influences in public health guidance. It criticizes the CDC under the Biden-Harris government for incorporating suggestions from the American Federation of Teachers into its reopening guidance. According to the subcommittee, this political interference contributed to prolonged school closures.

Committee members also expressed concern over the lasting negative impact of these closures on students, noting significant declines in academic performance. Standardized test scores reflect a regression in skills, with low-income and minority students suffering the most. The report warns that these educational setbacks will persist as students struggle to recover and fall further behind compared to previous cohorts.

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Following a two-year investigation, the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic released findings criticizing the extended closure of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, asserting that these measures lacked scientific justification. The subcommittee's exhaustive 520-page report outlines failures relating to mask and vaccine mandates, as well as the suppression of certain narratives by public health officials, like natural immunity, which did not align with their policies. show more
September 26, 2024
Election 2024
Religion

Notre Dame Students Back Trump After 12 Years of Democrat Support.

Students at Notre Dame University support President Donald J. Trump over his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, by an almost two-point margin, according to new election data. This is the first time in twelve years that students have preferred a Republican over a Democrat at the ostensibly ‘Catholic’ university.

The Irish Rover, a student-run newspaper, surveyed students between September 15 and 18. The results show that Trump holds 47.6 percent of the student vote, compared to Harris’s 45.9 percent. In 2020, then-candidate Joe Biden garnered 66 percent of student support compared to Trump’s 29 percent. Similarly, in 2016, Hillary Clinton led Trump by 59 percent to 24 percent in a comparable poll.

Elliot Anderson, president of Notre Dame’s College Republicans chapter, was astonished by the results. “It’s amazing to see a college campus stand by President Trump,” Anderson told The Rover.

The data suggests Kamala Harris may be struggling to appeal to Catholic voters. Her inability to garner majority support on the university campus could indicate a challenging environment for Harris among white Catholics—and perhaps Catholics overall.

The National Pulse reported earlier this week that Harris announced she will not attend the annual Al Smith dinner on October 17 in New York City, becoming the first Democratic presidential candidate in 36 years not to do so. Sponsored by the Archdiocese of New York, the Catholic fundraiser typically features lighthearted exchanges between presidential candidates.

Responding to the snub, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York, remarked, “We’re not used to this; we don’t know how to handle it. This hasn’t happened in 40 years since Walter Mondale turned down the invitation. And remember, he lost 49 out of 50 states.”

A Pew Research Center poll published on September 10 showed Trump leading Harris by five points among Catholic voters nationally. This poll also highlighted Trump’s strong lead among white Catholic voters, with a 23-point margin (61 percent to 38 percent).

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Students at Notre Dame University support President Donald J. Trump over his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, by an almost two-point margin, according to new election data. This is the first time in twelve years that students have preferred a Republican over a Democrat at the ostensibly 'Catholic' university. show more
August 19, 2024
William Upton
Culture
Election 2024

Tim Walz Advised Pro-LGBTQ Group That Discussed Sexuality With School Kids.

Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), the Democratic Party’s 2024 vice presidential nominee, was pushing LGBTQ gender ideology over 25 years ago as a Minnesota high school teacher in 1999. Kamala Harris‘s current running mate served as the faculty advisor to a “gay-straight alliance” group described as a “safe space” for students to discuss their sexual orientation.

The gay-straight alliance was born from the efforts of five or six students looking to promote “Gay Awareness Day” in the school. Over 150 students said they’d walk out if a day were dedicated to discussing sexual orientation—something many found inappropriate for the high school environment. However, with Walz‘s assistance, the handful of students were able to force an all-student assembly where their classmates heard guest speakers discuss LGBTQ issues.

Many parents took their children out of school during the event. Addressing Walz‘s role in the student LGBTQ organization, former gay-straight alliance member Laura Matson told the Washington Post that the Minnesota Democrat “was really steadfast in his support.” She said Walz was always available to the handful of students to discuss sexuality and give guidance, insisting: “It was important to learn how to be an ally and how to have conversations around identity at a young age.”

After entering politics, Walz continued his support for the LGBTQ agenda, including signing a sprawling human rights law as governor that removed explicit language barring pedophiles from being considered a protected class in the state.

Additionally, Walz has made Minnesota a so-called ‘transgender sanctuary state’—going so far as to legislatively bar children present in the state and undergoing gender transition from being returned to a parent living out of state.

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Governor Tim Walz (D-MN), the Democratic Party's 2024 vice presidential nominee, was pushing LGBTQ gender ideology over 25 years ago as a Minnesota high school teacher in 1999. Kamala Harris's current running mate served as the faculty advisor to a "gay-straight alliance" group described as a "safe space" for students to discuss their sexual orientation. show more
May 6, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Election 2024

Top Gov Bashes Biden for ‘Vote-Buying At a Scale We’ve Not Seen Before.’

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum says it is “clear” there is “vote-buying going on at a scale like we have never seen before,” citing Joe Biden regime policies such as student loan debt forgiveness.

“You start trying to give away hundreds of billions of dollars of taxpayer money, and it’s not even — it’s like we’re borrowing to give it away. It’s not tax and spend. It’s borrow, borrow from the Chinese, and give it away,” explained the former Republican presidential candidate, who has now endorsed Donald Trump.

“Citizens understand those are like preelection payoffs. Those are like, hey, folks, please vote for us because we’re relieving your debt. So at what point does it cross over, programs like student debt, to just vote-buying?” he added. Biden’s support among younger voters, a key demographic for him in 2020, has fallen dramatically, which may be prompting the increase in student giveaways.

Research indicates there may have been even more explicit vote-buying during the 2020 election, with one in 10 people polled by Rasmussen saying they were offered “pay” or a “reward” for voting.

Burgum, a possible running mate for Trump, made his remarks when quizzed on the former president’s comments about the Democrats using welfare to turn a segment of the population into client voters on Saturday.

“When you are Democrat, you start off essentially at 40 percent because you have civil service, you have the unions and you have welfare,” Trump explained. “And don’t underestimate welfare. They get welfare to vote, and then they cheat on top of that – they cheat.”

Around a third of Biden supporters who voted by mail in 2020 have admitted to having done so fraudulently, implying a 7.5 million vote asymmetry in the 81-year-old Democrat’s favor.

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North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum says it is "clear" there is "vote-buying going on at a scale like we have never seen before," citing Joe Biden regime policies such as student loan debt forgiveness. show more
April 28, 2024
Politics

Gaza Protests Have Seen Over 500 Arrests So Far.

Police have arrested more than 500 pro-Hamas activists at dozens of college campuses across the United States. Demonstrations against Israel and in support of the Hamas terrorist group have roiled American universities over the past two weeks, often resulting in violent clashes between protestors and law enforcement.

The protests pose a major problem for the Biden government as the 81-year-old Democrat incumbent struggles in 2024 presidential election polls against his opponent, former President Donald Trump. Biden has already faced concerning protest votes in the Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington Democratic presidential primaries — with progressive and Muslim voters casting their ballots for the “uncommitted” line. Michigan, an especially crucial swing state in the November election, has a large Arab-American and Muslim population that has been highly critical of Biden’s stance on Israel’s war against Hamas.

Campus protestors are demanding the Biden government end what they perceive as support for the Jewish state. Additionally, some factions of the protestors are demanding the respective academic institutions divest themselves from business relationships with Israel. Concerningly, a subset of the demonstrations are calling for the removal of Jewish students from campus and even violence against those they deem to be “Zionists.”

Columbia University witnessed more than 100 arrests last week while school authorities attempted to dismantle a protester encampment. Negotiations to remove the tents continue, with the university denying rumors of a New York Police Department (NYPD) presence on campus. The University of Southern California has also been a site of unrest, with 93 people taken into custody for trespassing; one individual was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. Unspecified safety concerns led to the cancellation of the university’s commencement ceremony.

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Police have arrested more than 500 pro-Hamas activists at dozens of college campuses across the United States. Demonstrations against Israel and in support of the Hamas terrorist group have roiled American universities over the past two weeks, often resulting in violent clashes between protestors and law enforcement. show more
April 25, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Politics

WATCH: Kassam Explains How Mike Johnson’s Israel-Gaza Intervention ‘Snatches Defeat From the Jaws of Victory.’

Raheem Kassam, editor-in-chief of The National Pulse, says Speaker Mike Johnson is doing the donor class’s bidding by drawing fire away from Joe Biden amid the ongoing crisis on college campuses. Speaking to Steve Bannon on War Room, Kassam argued special interests were a more plausible explanation than mere stupidity.

“The Democrat Party is tearing itself in half over this issue. You simply do not interfere and intervene when your enemy is making a mistake. That was Napoleon’s comment at Waterloo; it remains true to this day,” Kassam explained.

“What he’s doing right now is purely for his donors,” Kassam argued.

“Kevin McCarthy had a thing where he was pledging not to spend money against his own political opponents in his own party. Staying out of the primaries, all of that stuff,” he continued.

“Mike Johnson is not beholden to that pledge, and I bet you somebody has told him, ‘Hey, all these people going after you? Marjorie Taylor Greene, all this stuff? We’ll put in money for their opponents if you go up there and do our bidding on Columbia college campus.'”

If this is untrue, Kassam added, “Let’s hear him deny it.”

SHOOTING TRUMP IN THE FOOT.

Speaking on the campus crisis, Kassam reminded the audience it is “a situation where the White House, remember, has been sending emissaries into Arab and Muslim neighborhoods in the United States, and they are getting shunned and shoved out of these neighborhoods, creating this political nightmare, disaster for Joe Biden and his foreign policy apparatus.”

Currently, the ire of students and faculty is aimed almost exclusively at Biden. However, Johnson inserting himself into the issue only gives the impression that “the GOP, and by extension, in their minds… Trump must have something to do with this, too.”

“He’s taking an issue where the Democrats have been shooting themselves in the foot repeatedly, and he is now using that weapon to shoot the rest of us in the foot,” Kassam stressed. He said “abject, abject foolishness” could explain Johnson’s behavior. However, he does not buy this: “I don’t believe he’s that stupid. I think he’s been put up to this.”

The most likely culprits, he suggested, were Never Trump and Uniparty figures in the GOP who do not want a second Trump administration.

Additionally, Kassam contrasted Johnson’s behavior with Trump’s politically astute decision to drive a wedge between Biden and voters who are both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian, emphasizing Biden hates them both.

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Raheem Kassam, editor-in-chief of The National Pulse, says Speaker Mike Johnson is doing the donor class's bidding by drawing fire away from Joe Biden amid the ongoing crisis on college campuses. Speaking to Steve Bannon on War Room, Kassam argued special interests were a more plausible explanation than mere stupidity. show more