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April 22, 2024
Ed Kozak
Politics

DEAD BABIES INC: Newsom Rushes to Boost CA’s Abortion Tourism Industry.

Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom will propose legislation designed to boost abortion tourism from neighboring Arizona. The proposed bill would provide Arizona abortionists expedited licenses in California in order to provide abortions for the influx of Arizonans expected to travel to California for the procedures.

“Arizona AG Kris Mayes identified a need to expedite the ability for Arizona abortion providers to continue to provide care to Arizonans as a way to support patients in their state seeking abortion care in California,” Brandon Richards, a spokesman for Newsom, said in a statement. If the bill passes, Arizona abortionists may be able to get approval to work in California in as little as five days.

Newsom’s move follows the Arizona Supreme Court’s upholding of an 1864 law that effectively bans all abortions in the state. The ruling has proved highly controversial, and the Biden campaign has seized on it in an effort to link former President Donald Trump to local state efforts to implement abortion restrictions.

Trump, however, has made it clear that he does not wish to enact a nationwide federal ban on abortions, arguing that the matter is one on which individual states should decide. He also cautioned Republicans on the unpopularity of total bans with voters and the risk such bans pose to Republicans’ electoral prospects.

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Politics

Big Pharma Bill Cassidy, Who Voted to Convict Trump, Loses Senate Primary.

Senator Bill Cassidy’s primary defeat signals a shift in Louisiana’s Republican politics, with Trump-backed Julia Letlow leading ahead of an upcoming runoff.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) lost his Louisiana Republican Senate primary, finishing third behind Trump-backed Representative Julia Letlow (R-LA) and state Treasurer John Fleming. This marks the first time in nearly 15 years that a sitting U.S. Senator has lost a primary in a regularly scheduled election.
📍 WHEN & WHERE: The Louisiana GOP primary took place on May 17, 2026. Letlow and Fleming will now face off in a runoff election scheduled for June 27.
📺 DETAIL: Cassidy, a supporter of Obamacare, faced backlash for voting to convict President Trump in the Senate during his first term. His ties to the pharmaceutical industry, including over $1.2 million in career contributions, and opposition to drug pricing reforms have drawn criticism from the Make America Healthy Against (MAHA) movement. In contrast, Letlow campaigned on America First priorities, including border security, energy independence, and opposition to progressivism.
🎯 IMPACT: Cassidy’s defeat underscores the GOP base’s dissatisfaction with establishment Republicans, particularly those who have opposed key America First policies. Letlow’s lead highlights a shift toward Trump-aligned candidates in Louisiana.
📺 FLASHBACK: The last sitting U.S. Senator to lose a primary was Richard Lugar (R-IN) in 2012, who was defeated by a more conservative challenger. Cassidy’s loss follows a similar pattern of voters rejecting establishment figures in favor of candidates more aligned with grassroots priorities.

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Economy
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War

Global Recession Nears as Countries Hoard Oil Reserves.

The ongoing war between the United States and Iran, specifically the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, could plunge the world economy into recession due to rising energy costs.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The global economy could slide into recession within weeks due to rising oil prices caused by the war between the United States and Iran, according to economic experts.
📺 DETAIL: Following the outbreak of the Iran war in late February this year, the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil shipments, has been closed. Approximately 20 percent of the world’s oil passes through the Strait. Iran has deployed vessels and sea mines to block the strait while the U.S. has enforced a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Consequently, oil prices have spiked toward $180 per barrel, and approximately 80 countries have been forced to ration fuel. In the U.S., the average price of gas has spiked to $4.50 per gallon. Meanwhile, Third World countries are expected to face severe oil shortages by next month. As a result, a growing number of economic experts have warned that, without a peace deal, energy prices will continue to rise, exacerbating inflationary pressures and potentially driving the world economy into a recession. Even developed countries are sounding the alarm, such as France and Australia, both of which have moved to rapidly build up their gas reserves.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “If the Iran war does not end in the coming weeks and we don’t have the reopening of the Hormuz strait, I’m afraid a world recession could be on the table.” – Apostolos Tzitzikosta, Transport Commissioner for the European Union.
🎯 IMPACT: The warnings from experts at JPMorgan and elsewhere coincided with President Donald J. Trump threatening further military action unless the war is resolved soon. According to recent data, the average cost of gas in the U.S. has increased by over 50 percent. The rising cost of energy is being passed on to consumers through price hikes, crushing consumer confidence to its lowest level since records began in the 1970s. Prior to the war, the cost of gas was at a historic low, sitting below $3 per gallon.

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UK

Even The IMF Says Britain Can’t Keep Raising Taxes, Must Cut Welfare.

The International Monetary Fund is warning Britain’s far-left Labour Party government against further tax hikes, suggesting welfare cuts to maintain economic stability.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Monday that the British government is nearing its limit in terms of how much it can raise taxes without negatively affecting economic growth. The IMF suggests that embattled Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s administration should focus on cutting welfare spending to balance its budget.
📰 DETAIL: The IMF’s warning comes as the British tax burden is set to rise to a record 38.5 percent of GDP by the next parliament. The fund highlighted that further tax increases or borrowing could harm growth and investment, especially amid domestic uncertainties and the ongoing Iran war, noting that “a prolonged war in the Middle East [could result] in higher energy and food prices for an extended period, and sustained global market volatility, which would weigh on confidence and hurt economic activity.” The IMF also recommended scrapping the triple lock on state pensions and improving the targeting of welfare benefits.
🎯 IMPACT: The IMF’s recommendations could influence British fiscal policy, and are widely interpreted as a warning shot to Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, who is attempting to return to Parliament and unseat Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader and Prime Minister. Burnham has hinted he would implement a range of expensive policies, such as nationalizing the energy and water sectors, which would likely necessitate tax rises given the country’s tight fiscal headroom.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Beyond the planned tax ratio increase until 2030, staff analysis suggests that the long-term scope for further revenue increases is becoming limited unless more fundamental tax reforms are envisaged. The scale of rising spending pressures and limited tax space imply that a growing share of the adjustment will likely need to come from expenditure restraint in the longer term.” – IMF statement

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CBS: Up to 2/3rds of Americans Reject Trump Economy — ‘Making It Worse.’

A CBS News poll reveals widespread economic anxiety and dissatisfaction with President Trump’s economic policies.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A recent CBS News poll indicates that 65 percent of Americans believe President Donald J. Trump’s policies are making the U.S. economy worse in the short term, and 50 percent believe they are making the U.S. economy worse over the long term. This compares with 13 percent who believe the President is making the economy better in the short term and 29 percent who believe he is making it better over the long term.
📰 DETAIL: The poll of 2,064 U.S. adults, interviewed from May 13-15, highlights that three-quarters of Americans feel their incomes are not keeping pace with inflation, and 65 percent describe the economy as “uncertain.” Sixty-three percent regard the economy as “struggling,” against just 12 percent who believe it is “rebounding.” Concerns are high over rising gas prices and geopolitical tensions, particularly iin relation to Iran. Pluralities believe the Iran war has not been militarily or strategically successful, and an outright majority believe it has not been economically successful.
🎯 IMPACT: These economic concerns have led to a decline in President Trump’s approval ratings, particularly regarding his handling of inflation. Even among Republicans, there is a notable drop in support for his economic policies, including an 11 percent drop in approval of his handling of inflation since March. Republican approval of his handling of inflation is now over 20 points behind Republican approval of his handling of immigration and his presidency overall. This perception that the economy is being mishandled may hurt the Republicans heading into the November midterms, although neither the GOP nor the Democratic Party is viewed favorably in terms of addressing the cost of living, with a significant portion of the population feeling that neither side is offering viable solutions.

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Economy
War

Oil Prices Surge as Trump Warns Iran ‘Clock is Ticking’ for a Peace Deal.

Rising oil prices and stock market uncertainty follow escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with President Trump issuing a stark warning to Tehran.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Oil prices climbed to $110 per barrel on Monday as tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated. President Donald J. Trump warned Iran that time is running out for peace negotiations on Sunday, while Iran has tightened control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil, liquefied natural gas, and fertilizer transit route.
📍 WHEN & WHERE: The developments unfolded over the weekend, with oil market reactions and Wall Street adjustments observed on Monday morning.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!” – President Trump
🎯 IMPACT: The rise in oil prices is directly affecting American consumers, with gas prices averaging $4.52 per gallon, a 52 percent increase since the conflict began. Investors are also bracing for potential economic fallout as inflationary pressures could deter the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates.
📺 DETAIL: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported drone strikes near a nuclear power plant in an “unprovoked terrorist attack,” further increasing tensions amid an increasingly tenuous ceasefire. Similar strikes on U.S.-aligned Gulf states such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia prior to the ceasefire caused huge disruption in global energy markets, and the effective Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the parallel U.S. blockade of Iranian ports have sparked a jet fuel crisis.

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May 16, 2026
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News

Another Syrian Migrant Has Been Convicted of Rape.

A Syrian man has been found guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman in a portable toilet on a British beach after offering her a ride home on his e-bike.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Mohammed Abdullah, a 19-year-old Syrian migrant, was convicted of rape and assault by penetration after attacking a young woman on Bournemouth Beach in Britain. The incident occurred after Abdullah offered the intoxicated victim a ride home on his e-bike, but instead lured her to a porta-potty, where the assault took place.
📍 WHEN & WHERE: The attack took place in the early hours of July 6, 2025, on Bournemouth Beach as the victim, celebrating her 19th birthday, became separated from friends and stranded without a working phone.
📺 DETAIL: Prosecutors said the victim, who had been drinking, accepted Abdullah’s offer of a lift before he took her to a portable toilet, locked the door, and attacked her despite her attempts to resist and escape. The woman later ran for help from passersby and contacted both her mother and police, with witnesses describing her as visibly distressed. Abdullah, who arrived in Britain in 2023 under a “family reunion” (chain migration) scheme, claimed the encounter was consensual, but jurors rejected his defense and convicted him of rape and assault by penetration. Judge Robert Pawson told the court the attack was deliberate and remanded Abdullah into custody ahead of sentencing on July 3, saying a prison sentence is inevitable.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “She did not consent at all… she simply wanted to go home,” the prosecution told the court.
🎯 IMPACT: The conviction underscores migrants’ threat to public safety and issues with the vetting of migrants entering Britain under schemes like the Family Reunion Program. Migrant sex crimes in Britain and elsewhere in Europe have become more and more common in recent years.

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May 15, 2026
Health
News

America’s Biggest Children’s Hospital Settles with Paxton, Trump Admin Over Transing Kids.

A multi-million dollar settlement ending so-called “gender affirming care” for minors in Texas marks a significant legal and cultural victory for the Trump administration and Ken Paxton.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The largest children’s hospital in the United States has agreed to a multi-million dollar settlement with the state of Texas and the Trump administration for imposing radical gender ideology on minors.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “This historic settlement reflects an institutional and fundamental shift away from radical ‘gender’ ideology.” – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
📺 DETAIL: On Friday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) announced that the Texas Children’s Hospital had agreed to a $10 million settlementwith the state of Texas and the Trump administration. The hospital stated that it agreed to the settlement to avoid prolonged litigation. In addition to the multi-million dollar payment to the state’s Medicaid program, the settlement includes a ban on the hospital providing so-called “gender-affirming care” for minors and the dismissal of five doctors. The settlement follows years of investigation by Paxton and the U.S. Department of Justice. The settlement is the culmination of a series of actions taken at the state and national level. In 2022, Governor Greg Abbott instructed the state’s child welfare agency to investigate so-called “gender-affirming care” as child abuse. A year later, following the findings of the investigation, the state of Texas banned the practice. The state’s ban was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2025. Similar bans exist in approximately 26 other states across the country. Around five million documents were produced over the course of the investigation into the hospital.
🎯 IMPACT: The settlement represents a major legal and cultural victory for the Trump administration and its state-level allies in combatting radical gender ideology and protecting children. As a result, Texas Children’s Hospital will now focus on other services, such as establishing a detransition clinic. Furthermore, any doctor henceforth found in violation of state law of gender transitions will lose their clinical privileges. This is not the first time that the Trump administration has shown its willingness to push back against gender ideology. In early May, the White House announced a crackdown on extremist pro-transgender groups and cells.

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May 15, 2026
News

‘Unprecedented Threat’ – An Underwater Bomb Found at an Alabama Dam.

An improvised explosive device (IED) was discovered at a critical water supply dam in Mobile, Alabama, raising concerns about infrastructure security.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Divers discovered a “grenade-type IED” at the base of the Converse Reservoir dam in Mobile, Alabama, during a routine maintenance inspection. The dam holds the drinking water supply for the entire city.
📺 DETAIL: The explosive device was safely detonated off-site by federal and local bomb squads, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Mobile Police Department. Officials believe the device was intentionally placed at the dam, which is part of critical infrastructure designated by the federal government. Surveillance cameras monitor the dam, but no suspect has been identified yet.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “This is an unprecedented threat, and we are fortunate that this device was discovered before it could cause serious damage to our water supply or harm to individuals,” said Bud McCrory, director of Mobile Area Water and Sewer System.
🎯 IMPACT: The discovery has heightened concerns about the security of critical infrastructure, particularly water supplies, as officials work to enhance surveillance and preventive measures. The 17-billion-gallon reservoir is vital to Mobile’s water needs, and any breach could have had devastating consequences.

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May 15, 2026
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Governor Finally Commutes Sentence of Tina Peters.

Governor Jared Polis has commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted over her role in examining voting machines after the 2020 election.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) has commuted the sentence of Tina Peters, a former county clerk aged 70, who was serving a nine-year sentence for her involvement in examining voting machines after the 2020 election. Peters was convicted in 2024 for attempting to prove that the machines were used to rig the election against President Donald J. Trump.
📰 DETAIL: Governor Polis claims that the commutation was not an attempt to appease Trump, but rather a response to what he viewed as an excessively harsh sentence for a nonviolent first-time offender. He emphasized that Peters’s beliefs, while in his view “dangerously incorrect,” should not have influenced her sentencing. Peters will be released on parole on June 1.
🎯 IMPACT: The decision to commute Peters’s sentence comes amid ongoing legal battles and appeals regarding her conviction. Last month, a Colorado appellate court upheld her conviction but overturned her nine-year sentence, ruling that the trial judge had infringed on her free speech rights by criticizing her belief that the 2020 election was stolen from President Trump. She was awaiting resentencing when Polis intervened, saying he agreed with the appellate court.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “She committed a crime; she deserves to be a convicted felon… [but] she was given an unusually harsh sentence.” – Governor Jared Polis

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May 15, 2026
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Whistleblower Claims Ghislaine Maxwell Received VIP Treatment in Prison.

Whistleblower claims suggest Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell received special privileges in prison, sparking concerns over fairness in the system.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Whistleblower Noella Turnage alleged that convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell received special treatment while serving her sentence at Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas. Maxwell reportedly enjoyed several privileges that were not afforded to other inmates.
📺 DETAIL: The claims include private family visits with snacks, bottled water deliveries to her cell, and special accommodations not typically granted to other inmates, with the whistleblower alleging prison staff and administrators gave Maxwell unusual privileges. The report said leaked emails described Maxwell boasting to relatives about her treatment inside the facility, while critics and former inmates claim complaints about the arrangement were discouraged or punished. Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s trafficking network, has faced renewed scrutiny since her transfer to the lower-security prison camp last year. The allegations come amid broader political and public debate over whether Maxwell is seeking clemency or a commutation of her sentence, as she has been speaking with officials in the Department of Justice (DOJ) and others since President Donald J. Trump‘s second term began last year. 
💬 KEY QUOTE: “What I can tell you is that the things that were being done for her were not common for any of the other inmates, not even the other high-profile inmates.” – Noella Turnage
🎯 IMPACT: The allegations highlight potential disparities in the treatment of Maxwell compared to others, sparking criticism of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. A spokesman for the Bureau stated that preferential treatment violates prison rules and that such allegations are investigated.

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