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March 17, 2026
Politics

AIPAC Appears to be Funding Multiple Sides of a Key Democratic Primary Taking Place TONIGHT.

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âť“WHAT HAPPENED: A Democratic House primary in Illinois is seeing tensions over an ad from a super PAC with ties to AIPAC.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Candidates Bushra Amiwala, Kat Abughazaleh, Daniel Biss, and Laura Fine, along with the Chicago Progressive Partnership, a super PAC linked to AIPAC.

đź“ŤWHEN & WHERE: The primary is taking place in the Ninth Congressional District of Illinois, with the election set for Tuesday.

🎯IMPACT: The super PAC appears to be attempting to split progressive votes, a move in tacit support of either Daniel Biss or Laura Fine.

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A Democratic primary in Illinois has become a battleground over Israel, with accusations that a super PAC linked to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is attempting to divide progressive candidates through an ad campaign. The ad supports Bushra Amiwala, calling her the “real deal” and declaring that she is fighting for “real economic justice.” However, the television spot has been condemned by Amiwala, as it was paid for by a super PAC called the Chicago Progressive Partnership.

While little is publicly available regarding the super PAC, campaign filings show it shares numerous vendors in common with AIPAC and affiliated groups. This past weekend, Amiwala said that she “absolutely could not be more disgusted” by the Chicago Progressive Partnership campaign ad backing her candidacy.

What appears to be at play, is cynical—but perhaps effective—attempt to split the progressive vote in Illinois’s 9th Congressional District, an open seat following Representative Jan Schakowsky‘s (D-IL) retirement. The actual goal of the Chicago Progressive Partnership appears to be to deprive Kat Abughazaleh—a Palestinian-American and former Media Matters staffer—of at least a fraction of progressive votes in the primary.

In effect, by splitting more radical progressive voters between Amiwala and Abughazaleh, the super PAC would actually be aiding a third progressive candidate, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, along with another contender, State Senator Laura Fine. Biss is a grandson of Holocaust survivors and far less militant against Israel compared to the to the other progressive candidates, while Fine is a vocal supporter of Israel. It is notable that another AIPAC-tied group, Elect Chicago Women, has spent significantly in support of Fine in the primary race.

The strategy in Illinois is a marked shift AIPAC’s activities in a New Jersey special election earlier this year. The pro-Israel group blundered in attacking the more moderate Democrat candidate for being insufficiently supportive of the Jewish State, which ended up suppressing the vote to the point that Analilia Mejia—a pro-Palestinian and radical progressive—eked out a 1,100 vote victory.

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News
TECH

Trump Vows EU Will ‘Pay a Very Big Price’ for Latest ‘Illegal’ Fine on U.S. Tech Firms.

President Trump has initiated a Section 301 investigation and threatened tariffs in response to the EU’s hefty fines on U.S. tech giants, marking a significant shift in trade relations.

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âť“ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has announced a Section 301 investigation into the European Union’s practices following a $1 billion fine imposed on Google, part of a broader pattern of the bloc imposing financial penalties on U.S. tech companies.
đź“° DETAIL: The EU’s latest fine on Google is part of its Digital Markets Act enforcement, which has seen over $18 billion in penalties against U.S. tech firms. Trump argued in a Truth Social post on Friday that these fines are discriminatory, with the EU ramping them up under the Biden government. He warned that the U.S. will now take a stand to protect its companies, with tariffs to be imposed imminently.
đź’¬ KEY QUOTE: “The European Union is at it again and, as usual, taking direct aim at GREAT American Companies! After having fined Apple, for no reason at all, 15 Billion Dollars, Meta, 3 Billion Dollars, Amazon 2.5 Billion Dollars, and many others, we have just been informed that Google, a truly advanced and amazing group, has been fined yet another 1 Billion Dollars… The United States of America is not a “PIGGYBANK” for Europe, nor will we allow it to be! Please let this TRUTH serve to represent that we will immediately initiate a 301 Investigation into the practice of “ROBBING” American Companies and, in turn, the American Taxpayer. The European Union will pay a very big price for this illegal and highly unethical conduct, which I have consistently warned them about. The penalties will be entirely reversed and, we anticipate, a substantial TARIFF to be placed on them at the earliest possible moment. Stay tuned!” – President Trump
🎯 IMPACT: Trump could impose significant additional tariffs on European goods at a time when the bloc is already suffering an energy and economic crisis due to a combination of the Ukraine war, the Iran war, and its net zero green agenda. potentially forcing the EU to reconsider its approach to U.S. tech firms.
📺 FLASHBACK: Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, argued in May that the Trump administration should expand the use of 301 Investigation powers against foreign states undermining American businesses, including the European Union and Brazil. 

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NatSec
News

Trump Treasury Cracks Down on Terror-Financing Network Linked to Muslim Brotherhood, Hamas.

The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a network of Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas operatives, exposing how front organizations and underground banks fund violent extremism.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new sanctions Thursday targeting individuals and organizations it said were involved in financing Hamas through charities, businesses, and underground financial networks. The sanctions, issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Control, target a Britain-based Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood official, three alleged financial operatives, and three organizations accused of supporting Hamas’s military wing.
📺 DETAIL: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration would continue pursuing those who finance terrorist groups, regardless of whether they operate under the guise of charitable or commercial activities. According to the department, Mahmoud al-Abyari, Secretary General of the Muslim Brotherhood General Secretariat, helped manage relationships with Hamas and raise funds for previously sanctioned organizations. Treasury also accused Indonesia-based Tujah Bulah Global, also known as Seven Spikes Global, Gaza-based Madad Palestine Charitable Society, and Turkey-based El-Kahira for General Trading of directing money to Hamas, while alleging El-Kahira also provided underground financial services to criminal organizations, including Sweden’s Foxtrot Network. The action is the latest in a series of Treasury sanctions aimed at disrupting Hamas’s financial operations.
đź’¬ KEY QUOTE: “The Trump administration will relentlessly pursue terrorists and those who finance them,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “Those who enable Hamas will be exposed, sanctioned, and held accountable.”
🎯 IMPACT: This action highlights the U.S. government’s ongoing efforts to dismantle global financial networks that support terrorism. It underscores the international scope of these operations and the Treasury’s commitment to disrupting them.
đź“ş FLASHBACK: Earlier this year, the Treasury Department targeted similar networks, including Turkey-based Ghazi Destek Dernegi and several Gaza-based front groups posing as medical clinics, which were found to be directly integrated into Hamas operations.

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3 hours ago
News
TECH

China, Russia Accused of Driving Anti-Data Center Activism.

Republican lawmakers are urging the Department of Justice to investigate potential foreign interference in campaigns opposing U.S. data center projects, citing concerns over Chinese and Russian influence in AI development.

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âť“ WHAT HAPPENED: Republican lawmakers are urging Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to investigate whether foreign-linked organizations are influencing nationwide campaigns to block the construction of artificial intelligence data centers in the United States. In a letter led by Representative Lance Gooden of Texas, lawmakers alleged that groups tied to China and Russia are using nonprofits and advocacy networks to hinder U.S. AI development, arguing these efforts could benefit foreign competitors.
đź“ş DETAIL: Gooden said hostile foreign actors have historically funded organizations that do not disclose donors and then use those resources to influence American policy. The request comes amid growing opposition to new data centers, notionally over concerns about energy use, environmental impacts, and infrastructure demands, while supporters argue the facilities are essential for expanding AI computing capacity. Lawmakers highlighted testimony from Party for Socialism and Liberation organizer Jack Tensley, who raised security concerns about a proposed data center project in Maryland, as well as social media posts from the organization criticizing the concentration of AI infrastructure in the hands of major technology companies. The letter also cited reports from the Bitcoin Policy Institute and OpenAI alleging foreign-linked efforts to shape public debate over AI and data center development. OpenAI said it banned ChatGPT accounts believed to have originated in China after they were used in apparent covert influence operations targeting American AI policy discussions. The Bitcoin Policy Institute reported that the Party for Socialism and Liberation has organized anti-data center campaigns in at least 14 states and alleged the group is connected to a network funded by Shanghai-based businessman Neville Roy Singham, who is reportedly under federal grand jury investigation.
đź’¬ KEY QUOTE: “We believe that the Chinese and also the Russians are colluding and working to make sure that the United States of America is not the leader when it comes to AI policy and development.” – Rep. Lance Gooden
🎯 IMPACT: If confirmed, these allegations would confirm a broad strategy by America’s adversaries to weaken U.S. technological leadership, particularly in the AI sector.
đź“ş FLASHBACK: Neville Roy Singham, a tech tycoon now residing in China, has been linked to funding pro-Chinese Communist Party organizations in the U.S. and is currently under investigation for his financial activities. His network has reportedly funneled millions into nonprofits opposing U.S. AI advancements.

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4 hours ago
Election Integrity
News

Thousands of Voters Required to Confirm Citizenship Before Midterms in This State:

Alaska’s Division of Elections has flagged an unusually high number of voters who have not verified their American citizenship, raising questions about voter roll accuracy and anti-fraud oversight ahead of the state’s primary elections.

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âť“ WHAT HAPPENED: Over 3,000 letters have been sent to registered voters in Alaska asking them to verify their American citizenship.
đź“ş DETAIL: Alaska’s Division of Elections is asking registered voters in the state to confirm their U.S. citizenship. The request comes ahead of the state’s primary elections on August 18. The number of voters flagged to verify their citizenship, a standard procedure as part of voter roll maintenance, is typically around 200, according to state officials. While the high figure may be the result of outdated information, the Trump administration’s crackdown on voter fraud means the unusually high number of flagged voters will be treated with increased scrutiny. Those flagged are temporarily moved to inactive status but can still vote provisionally by affirming their citizenship under oath. Voters who respond to the letters will have their active status restored.
🎯 IMPACT: The incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in the state’s voter roll. Notably, it follows the decision of Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to oppose two Republican-backed election integrity measures in February. Incidents such as these are likely to be treated with greater scrutiny as focus on non-citizens voting in U.S. elections continues to grow, partially due to the Trump administration’s focus on combating election fraud. This potentially adds to a number of stories regarding non-citizens voting in U.S. elections that have been reported over the past few months alone. Back in May, a former mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for voting illegally as a Green Card holder and holding political office unlawfully. That same month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued charges against four immigrants in New Jersey for allegedly voting illegally. In April, a non-citizen was charged after allegedly voting in Minnesota in 2024. If potential voter fraud is left unaddressed, data suggests that Democrats gain an undue advantage, as only five percent of non-citizen voters are Republican.

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4 hours ago
Data
Economy
News

DATA: U.S. Coal Reserves Could Power the Country for 600 Years.

A new federal report has highlighted the massive coal reserves beneath federally managed lands in the United States, emphasizing the potential for centuries of industrial production and energy security.

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âť“ WHAT HAPPENED: The United States has enough coal for the next 600 years, according to a new geological survey.
đź“ş DETAIL: According to the country’s Geological Survey, the United States has enough coal to provide energy for the next 600 years. This includes 4.2 billion short tons linked to active mines and an additional 356 billion short tons beneath federally managed public land. The Department of Interior’s estimate, which was published on Thursday, assumes that all coal reserves are used. Wyoming dominates the nation when it comes to coal production, with 87 percent of the coal reserves associated with active federal mines located in the state. The state also hosts 14 out of the 34 miles of federal coal land in the United States. “Thanks to the USGS’s rigorous and independent assessment, we’re better equipped to manage America’s vast public lands responsibly while supporting energy security and economic opportunity,” said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.
đź’¬ KEY QUOTE: “American Energy Dominance is more important than ever, and so is beautiful clean coal’s role in the production of electricity needed to fuel our future prosperity,” Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.
🎯 IMPACT: Last year, the Trump administration opened up 13.1 million acres of public land for coal mining and announced a $625 million investment in coal-fired power plants. “It matters to the world, and it’s going to continue to matter for a long time,” said Secretary Burgum at the time. The publication of the survey’s findings adds to the Trump administration’s enduring focus on protecting the coal industry from decline in order to secure American energy independence. The report highlights the potential for coal to remain a significant part of the country’s long-term energy mix, despite growing emphasis on renewable energy sources. It also suggests a change in the federal government’s attitude towards coal. In April 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a batch of executive orders reversing anti-coal policies implemented during the Biden government.

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5 hours ago
News

Suspect in Central Park Double Stabbing Shouted ‘Allahu Akbar!’

A suspect has been arrested following a double stabbing near Manhattan’s Central Park, with victims reporting the assailant shouted “Allahu akbar!” during the attacks.

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âť“ WHAT HAPPENED: Two men, one Asian and one Jewish, were stabbed near Central Park in Manhattan, New York City, on Thursday, in a possible anti-Semitic attack. The suspect, Raul Morales, 51, allegedly shouted “Allahu akbar!”—an Arabic phrase meaning “[Our] God is greater!”—during the attacks, according to victim and witness statements.
👤 WHO WAS INVOLVED: The victims, an Asian man and a Jewish man, are in stable condition. Raul Morales was arrested in connection with the stabbings on Thursday, and police are investigating his motives, including possible mental health issues.
đź’¬ KEY QUOTE: “Detectives are continuing to work the case and determine motive, but according to victim and witness statements, Morales yelled ‘Allahu Akbar’ during both attacks. While the perpetrator has no known mental health history with the NYPD, the initial investigation suggests that mental health may have been a factor. At this time there is no known link between Morales and either of the victims, nor between the victims and each other.” – New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica Tisch in a Friday morning statement
🎯 IMPACT: The attacks raise concerns about public safety and the potential for ideologically, religiously, and mental health driven violence in American cities. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a Ugandan Muslim immigrant, echoes Tisch in suggesting that “mental health may have been a factor” in the attacks, although he acknowledged that the NYPD is “also evaluating these stabbings as potential hate crimes.”

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8 hours ago
News

Historic American Church Destroyed in Deliberate Arson Attack.

A 140-year-old church in Buffalo, New York, was destroyed by arson, raising concerns over anti-Christian attacks and the vulnerability of historic sites.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The former St. Ann’s Church in Buffalo, New York, was destroyed after two fires broke out within a week, with officials confirming the latest fire was an act of arson. The 140-year-old church, which had been sold in 2022 for conversion into a mosque and Islamic community center, had previously suffered a schoolhouse fire in January that caused $600,000 in damages.
📺 DETAIL: St. Ann’s Parish was closed in 2013 and officially deconsecrated in 2017, later being sold to Buffalo Crescent Holdings, a group linked to a Muslim organization, for $250,000. Plans for a multimillion-dollar redevelopment project, including an Islamic school, mosque, and shopping plaza, have stalled, with no updates from the owners. Preservation advocates and local officials have criticized the property’s absentee owners for neglecting to secure the historic site, which had been repeatedly targeted by fires this year.
đź’¬ KEY QUOTE: “Preservation Buffalo Niagara calls on the City of Buffalo to pull out all the stops to wrestle this landmark church from its negligent absentee owner. Enough is enough!” – Bernice Radle, Preservation Buffalo Niagara Executive Director, calling for the city to take action against negligent property owners.
🎯 IMPACT: The destruction of St. Ann’s Church highlights ongoing concerns over the security and preservation of historic Christian buildings, particularly those left in a state of disrepair by absentee owners. The incident also raises questions about the city’s ability to enforce property maintenance and prevent arson at vulnerable sites.
đź“ş FLASHBACK: In recent months, other historic churches in New York have been targeted by arson, including a 173-year-old church in Brooklyn and a 138-year-old church in Astoria.

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8 hours ago
Crime
Immigration
News

Illegal Immigrant Trucker Caught Transporting Stolen Toxic Chemicals.

An illegal immigrant truck was apprehended in Indiana after allegedly stealing a $3 million shipment of toxic tungsten oxide, raising concerns over licensing practices.

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âť“ WHAT HAPPENED: Authorities in Greenfield, Indiana, arrested Deepak Kumar, a 31-year-old illegal immigrant from India, for allegedly stealing a $3 million shipment of toxic tungsten oxide powder. The stolen shipment, weighing nearly 40,000 pounds, was recovered after police identified the suspect’s vehicle using a camera alert system.
📺 DETAIL: The shipment, intended for Mitsubishi Materials Corporation in Japan, was reported missing after the company lost contact with the driver on June 26. Kumar was found with fraudulent identification, including an invalid work visa and a fake New York license, but had apparently been issued with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) by California. The Indian reportedly has a history of arrests for fraud, identity theft, and other crimes. Significantly, tungsten oxide is used to make advanced materials such as armor-piercing rounds and lasers.
🎯 IMPACT: Kumar’s arrest highlights ongoing concerns about illegal immigrants obtaining commercial driver’s licenses, with a significant number of Americans killed on the roads by careless, unqualified foreign drivers, and the potential security risks posed by unvetted drivers handling hazardous materials. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged a detainer to transfer Kumar into federal custody.
đź“ş FLASHBACK: The Trump administration has been cracking down on states issuing commercial driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, citing risks of unqualified drivers transporting dangerous materials alongside their threat to other motorists. Former acting ICE Director Todd Lyons warned in 2025, “We don’t know what they’re carrying across state lines in an 18-wheeler, terrorists will stop at nothing to harm the United States, and it is well within the realm of possibility that some of these trucks… could be carrying toxic chemicals, bombs, or God knows what.”

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9 hours ago
Crime
News

Teen Migrant Arrested After 80-Year-Old Woman Raped and Robbed.

The shocking attack on an elderly woman in Rennes, France, has reignited concerns over migrant crime in the country, with public anger rising over how French authorities are doing little to stem the tide of criminality.

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âť“ WHAT HAPPENED: In Rennes, France, an 80-year-old woman was raped and robbed earlier this month by a 16-year-old Moroccan as she returned home from an evening out with her daughter. The suspect approached her on a scooter, followed her into her building in the Colombier area after she refused his escort, pinned her against a wall, and raped her, before stealing a piece of gold jewelry and fleeing.
📺 DETAIL: Police arrested the teenager on Tuesday following a swift investigation involving CCTV and DNA evidence; he was found in possession of cocaine and is described as a legally residing but unaccompanied homeless minor born in Morocco in June 2010. His custody was extended ahead of a court appearance. The case has shocked the country and comes amid growing public alarm over crime, with a recent CSA poll for Le Journal du Dimanche revealing that 72 percent of French respondents believe crime has spiraled out of control. Even majorities of President Emmanuel Macron’s supporters (62 percent), left-wing voters (55 percent), and far-left voters (58 percent) share this view, while only Green Party voters were less concerned, at 45 percent.
🎯 IMPACT: This attack has further fueled public perception of rising crime driven by mass migration in France, adding pressure on government and law enforcement to address concerns over safety, particularly regarding crimes involving migrants. Currently, the anti-mass migration National Rally (RN) party, led by Marine Le Pen, is leading the polls for the French presidential elections, which begin in April 2027.

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20 hours ago
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News
War

Houthi Strikes on Saudi Tankers Send Oil Prices Past $100.

Houthi attacks on Saudi vessels in the Red Sea have further restricted the global oil supply, causing prices to surge and prompting President Trump to threaten military action in Yemen.

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âť“ WHAT HAPPENED: Houthi militants allied with Iran claim to have struck two Saudi Arabian-flagged tankers in the Red Sea, causing oil prices to pass $100 a barrel for the first time since May. The Red Sea had become a significant alternative trade route for global oil, natural gas, and fertilizer supplies after Iran had largely closed down the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald J. Trump has threatened expanded military action against both Iran and the Houthis if further attacks occur.
đź’¬ KEY QUOTE: “A year ago the United States of America attacked, very powerfully, the Houthis, for their interference with commerce and trade, by shooting at ships. Since that time, and during our conflict with Iran, they have acted very responsibly. Unfortunately, now they are starting up again, shooting at two Saudi Arabian ships last night… major military punishment will be inflicted upon Iran and, of course, the Houthis, themselves, who I am very disappointed with in that they have, until now, acted very professionally and smart. ” – President Trump on Truth Social
🎯 IMPACT: The attacks have intensified the oil crisis, affecting global markets and causing U.S. stock markets to open lower on Thursday. The price of gasoline in the U.S. has risen, and the yield on the 10-year treasury bond has increased, indicating broader economic repercussions.
đź“° DETAIL: The Houthi strikes form part of a broader conflict involving the U.S. and Iran, with both sides exchanging attacks across the Middle East. The Houthis, who control Yemen’s major population centers, are widely regarded as a proxy for Iran, much like Hezbollah in Lebanon.
đź‘€ FLASHBACK: A ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran in June had temporarily stabilized oil prices, but its collapse following Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which prompted heavy, ongoing U.S. retaliatory strikes, has reignited hostilities and economic instability.

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