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April 8, 2024
William Upton
Election 2024
Politics

Democrat Abigail Spanberger Complains About Having to Talk to Constituents for 30 Minutes.

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) spook, has complained about having to talk to her constituents, according to a recent interview.

“Conversations become very lengthy… We ended up spending 30 minutes inside my constituent’s home,” Spanberger lamented, noting some issues she’s run into while campaigning alongside Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD).

Raskin, one of the chief Trump critics among Congressional Democrats and propagators of the Russia Collusion hoax, has hit the national campaign trail to help boost the electoral prospects of Democrats like Spanberger by energizing the anti-Donald Trump vote in their races. In Spanberger’s case, the Virginia Democrat is foregoing re-election in Congress and instead seeking her party’s nomination for Virginia governor in 2025.

Some have seen Spanberger’s move as a tacit admission that she would be unable to hold her vulnerable House seat in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. While the district went to President Joe Biden by nearly seven points in 2020, Spanberger’s lack of responsiveness to her constituents and out-of-step liberal voting record on immigration has led to the partisan-lean narrowing. Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) won the district by five points in 2021.

Spanberger’s background as a CIA officer made her an appealing candidate in 2018 — especially as national Democrats hyped up conspiracies about then-President Donald Trump and Russian collusion in the 2016 election. However, voters across the spectrum have increasingly tuned out the Russia conspiracy theories as real-life concerns regarding unfettered illegal immigration mount. Spanberger has left herself increasingly vulnerable on this issue, most recently voting against the Laken Riley Act.

While Spanberger and Virginia Democrats appear to have recognized her elite and globalist politics made the former CIA spook unpopular among constituents in her Congressional District, it isn’t clear what they think changes regarding her appeal to Virginians at large.

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Trump is Backing the Sunshine Protection Act – Here’s What That Means For You.

President Donald J. Trump has endorsed the Sunshine Protection Act, a proposal to make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the U.S. and eliminate biannual clock changes.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has announced his support for the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that aims to make Daylight Saving Time permanent throughout the year.
📺 DETAIL: The bill is part of the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act, a broader funding package passed by the House Energy and Commerce Committee with a 48-1 vote. The Sunshine Protection Act was introduced by Sen. Rick Scott (F-RL) and Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL), who took over the bill from now-Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They argue that making Daylight Saving Time permanent throughout the year could encourage outdoor activity, boost public health, lower the crime rate, and reduce traffic accidents. The President highlighted the financial burden of biannual clock changes, as well as the heavy equipment needed to make the changes.to clock towers. “I am going to work very hard to see The Sunshine Protection Act signed into Law. It’s time that people can stop worrying about the Clock, not to mention all of the work and money that is spent on this ridiculous, twice yearly production,” the President said on Truth Social on Thursday. Clock changes are seen by many as an inconvenient and outdated practice.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Floridians and Americans across the country are tired of the biannual time change, and the evidence is clear that permanent daylight saving time can improve public health, reduce traffic accidents, lower crime and encourage more outdoor activity.” – Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL)
🎯 IMPACT: If passed, the Sunshine Protection Act would eliminate the biannual time changes that many Americans find disruptive. The bill’s progress signals growing bipartisan support for one of the President’s objectives. President Turmp has pushed for reform since last year. States that do not exempt themselves before the act is implemented would be required to set their clocks to the time observed between March and November. Furthermore, Hawaii and most of Arizona would remain exempt from the bill’s changes, given that both states observe standard time throughout the year. The President further announced that the administration would be using Daylight Saving Time: “We are going with the far more popular alternative, Saving Daylight, which gives you a longer, brighter Day — And who can be against that — This is an easy one!“

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Leftists Denounce Introduction of National Anthem to Council Proceedings – ‘Embarrassment!’

A local government council in Britain, led by Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, has introduced the singing of God Save the King to conclude weekly meetings, a move the local leftist Labour Party has called an “embarrassment.”

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Kent County Council, England, led by Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, has amended its constitution to include the recital of the Lord’s Prayer at the start of meetings and the singing of God Save The King at their conclusion. The move, described as a nod to Britain’s traditional heritage, was described as an “embarrassment” by Alister Brady, group leader for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party on the council.
📺 DETAIL: Brady condemned the move as “performative politics.” Liberal Democrat councilor Mike Sole said patriotism “is not a karaoke requirement,” while Oliver Bradshaw of Restore Britain—which claims to be to the right of Reform—warned against using religion as “political theatre,” despite the fact that the House of Commons and the House of Lords have begun their daily sittings with Christian prayers for centuries. Reform UK councilor Pamela Williams defended the changes as voluntary traditions valued by many residents. The council also voted to reduce speaking time for opposition leaders during meetings, prompting criticism from other councilors, who argued the cuts to debate time alongside expanded ceremonial elements “send the wrong message.” Leftist parties like Labour have previously argued against people flying English flags in their towns and cities, with some even going as far as using taxpayer money to have them taken down. A report authored by the Labour Party-run British government even deemed British, English, and Scottish flags as being “tools of hate.”
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We are a Christian monarchy, and this is about standards, it’s about patriotism, it’s about heritage, and it’s about our roots.” – Christopher Hespe, Reform UK councillor
🎯 IMPACT: Reform’s decision has sparked backlash from the various leftist parties on the local council, who have already established a past track record of opposing traditional British symbols, including the English and British flags. In particular, the Labour Party members of the council revealing that they view the national anthem as embarrassing may prove damaging to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s government, which often poses as patriotic in an effort to appeal to swing voters.
📺 FLASHBACK: President Donald J. Trump praised the British national anthem and America’s British roots during King Charles III’s recent state visit to the U.S., saying, “American patriots today can sing ‘My country tis of thee, sweet land of liberty,’ only because our colonial ancestors first sang ‘God Save the King.’”

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Immigration
UK

Grooming Gangs Are Still Active. Seven More Muslim ‘Refugees’ Have Just Been Charged.

Seven Afghan men, all with refugee status, face charges of rape, child sexual abuse, and trafficking in a case stemming from alleged grooming gang activity in Norfolk, England.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Seven migrant men in Norfolk, England, have been charged with 40 counts of rape, child sexual abuse, and trafficking offenses involving two victims, both in their early-to-mid teens at the time of the alleged abuse. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) stated the offenses occurred between August 2023 and May 2025, following an investigation into suspected grooming gang activity.
👤 WHO WAS INVOLVED: The accused are 20-year-old Jamil Khalil, 21-year-old Ahmadin Ahmadzai, 20-year-old Qais Kaker, 20-year-old Fazal Auryakhel, 23-year-old Mohammed Farooq Sinwary, 21-year-old Ali Ahamad, and 20-year-old Sayed Wahid Davdzai. All seven men are Afghans with refugee status, with five reportedly arriving in the United Kingdom via small boats between 2021 and 2022. The remaining two also arrived illegally, via a ferry port and stowing away in a truck.
📍 WHEN & WHERE: The refugees’ offenses are alleged to have occurred in Norfolk between August 2023 and May 2025, with the investigation launched in September 2023 after a young girl came forward to report what had happened to her.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Our prosecutors have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to court and that it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings,” said Jenny Hopkins, Chief Crown Prosecutor for the CPS’s Organised Child Sexual Abuse Unit.
🎯 IMPACT: The case highlights ongoing concerns about grooming gang activity in the United Kingdom and raises questions about the vetting and monitoring of individuals entering the country claiming to be refugees, even via safe countries like France and Belgium. Grooming gangs, comprised largely of Muslim men, are estimated to have abused up to one million mostly white working-class girls over several decades, while the police and authorities turned a blind eye for fear of being accused of racism or stoking community tensions.

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15 hours ago
News
Politics

Dem Candidate Linked to Chinese Communist Donor Funding.

California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, a 2026 Democrat candidate for Lieutenant Governor, accepted significant campaign donations from individuals and groups with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A Democrat candidate for Lieutenant Governor of California accepted over $100,000 from individuals and organizations connected to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
📺 DETAIL: According to a recent investigation, California Treasurer Fiona Ma received over $100,000 in campaign contributions tied to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In September 2022, Ma received $2,500 from Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, California, who resigned this month after admitting to being a foreign agent for China. The same year, Ma received $2,750 from the U.S.-Zhejiang General Chamber of Commerce (USZJGCC) and $1,000 from businessman Xuan Guojun. Both are connected to the United Front Work Department (UFWD), an organ of the CCP’s Central Committee known for conducting intelligence and influence operations in foreign countries. Furthermore, since 2004, Ma has received $5,750 from Florence Fang, an overseas advisor to the CCP-backed All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese (ACFROC), and since 2018, Ma has received a total of $12,500 from Simon Pang, co-founder of Royal Business Bank, the executives of which also have connections to the UFWD. From 2024 onward, Ma received $8,805 in total from Tina Yao, who serves as an executive director at the China Overseas Friendship Association (COFA), an organization operating under the UFWD. During her race for Lieutenant Governor, Ma received $13,600 from Eric Zhang & Associates LLP, a tax firm that, according to a 2023 probe conducted by the U.S. House Select Committee, employs accountants working with the UFWD. Ma has also received $12,000 from Oriza Ventures, the North American branch of Oriza Holdings, which is owned and controlled by the Suzhou Industrial Park, a Chinese municipal government entity. These are just some of the donations that Ma has taken from CCP-linked sources. Ma is associated with Pegasus California School, founded by her campaign finance chair. The school is controversial due to allegations of unlawfully issuing diplomas to Chinese nationals.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “When a politician accepts an award, a donation, or a speaking platform connected to organizations operating under the umbrella of these friendship and trade groups, a Chinese intelligence officer is, in my assessment, very likely involved in an influence operation designed to subvert American democracy.” – Investigative journalist Sam Cooper
🎯 IMPACT: These revelations have raised alarms about foreign influence in U.S. state politics, especially since Ma is currently a leading candidate in California’s 2026 Lieutenant Governor race. This is not the first time a California Democrat has been found to have links to the CCP. Earlier this month, authorities uncovered that Eileen Wang, former Mayor of Arcadia, California, and an aforementioned donor to Ma, worked with Chinese officials between 2020 and 2022 to spread pro-Beijing propaganda. The content spread by Wang included denial of human rights violations in China. She ultimately agreed to plead guilty to one felony that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

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16 hours ago
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Politics

DNC Finally Releases Kamala’s 2024 Election Autopsy.

DNC Chairman Ken Martin released an autopsy report on the party’s 2024 election defeat, blaming inconsistent messaging, poor planning, and misaligned voter outreach for Democrat losses, and highlighting Kamala Harris’s underperformance with key demographics.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Ken Martin released a 192-page autopsy report analyzing the party’s loss in the 2024 presidential election, but declined to endorse its findings. The report, based on input from over 300 organizations and individuals, highlighted chronic challenges for Democrats, including “vacillating between stagnation and retrogression” since 2008, inconsistent messaging, poor planning, and overreliance on running against controversial Republicans.
📰 DETAIL: The report found that former Vice President Kamala Harris underperformed compared with other Democrat candidates, struggling with rural voters, young minority men, and new voters, while focusing too heavily on college-educated suburban areas. The report suggested winning requires strong urban support, competitive suburbs, and limited rural losses, noting examples like North Carolina Governor Josh Stein’s success. It also flagged deficiencies in outreach to younger voters and late messaging to key demographics. Annotations throughout the report questioned the accuracy of some claims, citing a lack of underlying data and unsourced assertions. Notably, the report lacks sections such as a comprehensive national overview or a detailed “what happened” analysis of the 2024 election. Some Democrats welcomed the transparency, but many criticized the report’s flaws and incomplete analysis. Martin acknowledged the report did not meet his standards but released it unedited to provide public access to its findings.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “I am not proud of this product; it does not meet my standards, and it won’t meet your standards. I don’t endorse what’s in this report, or what’s left out of it.” – Ken Martin
🎯 IMPACT: The release of the report, with its disclaimer about unverifiable claims, will fuel further debate within the Democratic Party about the reasons for their 2024 defeat and the transparency of their internal processes.

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16 hours ago
News
Politics

Democrat Says Zionists Should be Held in ICE Detention Centers.

Democrat congressional candidate Maureen Galindo said Zionists and former ICE officers should be detained, sparking condemnation from her own party and national leaders.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Maureen Galindo, a Democrat candidate for Texas‘s 35th Congressional District, proposed detaining “American Zionists” in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, alongside former ICE officers. The comments have drawn condemnation from the Texas Democratic Party, national Democrat leaders, and her primary opponent, Johnny Garcia.
📺 DETAIL: Galindo, a sex therapist and housing activist, is in a tight primary runoff for the state’s 35th Congressional District against Bexar County sheriff’s deputy Johnny Garcia, with voting set for May 26. Her comments, made on Texas Public Radio and via her campaign’s Instagram account earlier this month, suggested imprisoning American Zionists and former ICE officers. Galindo has defended her remarks, insisting they targeted only “billionaire Zionists,” while Garcia and members of San Antonio’s Jewish community said her rhetoric discourages voter participation and damages the Democratic Party. The Texas Democratic Party, alongside national figures including Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene denounced her statements as hateful, anti-Semitic, and disqualifying. The controversy has intensified scrutiny as Galindo and Garcia compete to replace progressive Democrat Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) and face potential Republican opponents John Lujan or Carlos De La Cruz in the general election in November.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “[I will] turn Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for American Zionists and former ICE officers for human trafficking. (It will also be a castration processing center for pedophiles which will probably be most of the Zionists).” – Maureen Galindo
🎯 IMPACT: The controversy has fueled calls for Galindo’s disqualification, with Democratic leaders pledging to expel her from Congress if elected. The backlash also highlights divisions within the Democratic Party over Israel.

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17 hours ago
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Politics

Karl Rove Says Trump is Sinking GOP Mid Term Hopes.

GOP strategist Karl Rove warns that President Donald J. Trump’s actions and messaging could harm Republican chances in the upcoming midterm elections.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: GOP strategist Karl Rove expressed concerns that President Donald J. Trump‘s declining approval ratings and messaging could jeopardize Republican chances in the November midterms. In a Wall Street Journal column, he cited polling data showing Democrats leading on the generic congressional ballot and criticized Trump’s recent public statements and actions.
📺 DETAIL: Rove argued that redistricting alone won’t secure GOP victories, citing Democrats’ lead on the generic congressional ballot by 6.6 points in Nate Silver’s average and 11 points in the New York Times/Siena survey. He attributed the widening gap to Trump’s declining approval, which hit 39.8 percent in the RealClearPolitics average, and criticized the administration’s inconsistent messaging on the Iran war. Rove also criticized Trump’s late-night social media posts and domestic plans, such as promoting a White House ballroom project amid public concern over rising gas prices. While praising Trump’s announcement on lowering healthcare costs with 600 generic drugs, Rove said other issues have overshadowed the win. He advised the President to continue fundraising but to avoid personally campaigning, so GOP candidates can distance themselves from some of his initiatives. Rove specifically urged letting candidates disagree with Trump’s $1 billion ballroom and $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, which could potentially provide January 6 defendants with compensation.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The more Mr. Trump thrusts himself into the campaign, the more damage he’ll do to Republicans and his own cause,” Rove wrote.
🎯 IMPACT: Rove’s critique highlights internal GOP tensions over Trump’s role in the party’s strategy. His warning underscores the challenge of balancing Trump’s influence with the need to appeal to a broader electorate.

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18 hours ago
Economy
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China is Now Spain’s Leading Supplier.

China surpassed Germany as Spain’s leading supplier of goods in early 2026, raising concerns over a widening trade deficit and growing economic dependence on Beijing.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: China has overtaken Germany as Spain‘s top supplier of goods during the first quarter of 2026, accounting for 11.6 percent of Spain’s imports compared to Germany’s 11.4 percent. This marks a significant shift in trade dynamics, as Germany has historically held this position.
📺 DETAIL: Key imports from China include electronics, machinery, and textiles, which have steadily gained market share in Spain, led by the Socialist Party under Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. German exports, meanwhile, have been impacted by rising energy costs, driven by left-wing policies such as net-zero targets and the shutdown of nuclear power plants, as well as logistical challenges. Economists warn that Spain’s reliance on a single non-European supplier may carry risks amid geopolitical tensions. Trade data shows that overall imports from Asia to Spain continue to outpace those from other regions.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “That’s why it’s dangerous… because it’s not reciprocal. China competes with us in third-party markets, entering them just as it does in Spain.” – Alicia García Herrero, economist at Natixis
🎯 IMPACT: The growing trade imbalance raises concerns about Spain’s economic dependence on China, which some experts warn could lead to “hyper-dependence” and reduced competitiveness. While Spain benefits from balanced trade relationships with Germany, its trade with China primarily consists of substitute imports, offering little reciprocal benefit to Spanish industries. Overreliance on China for a range of key goods, such as personal protection equipment (PPE) and medicines, left many Western nations vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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19 hours ago
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UK

5 Arrested in Election Fraud Scheme.

Greater Manchester Police have arrested five people on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud in connection with irregularities during the May 7 local election in Ashton-under-Lyne, England.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Britain’s Greater Manchester Police (GMP) arrested five people, four men and one woman aged between 23 and 47, on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud in connection with the local election held on May 7 in the St Peter’s ward of Ashton-under-Lyne, during England’s local elections.
📍 WHEN & WHERE: The arrests occurred in Tameside, Greater Manchester, on the morning of May 21, as part of an ongoing investigation into the May 7 election.
📺 DETAIL: The arrests follow reports and an investigation into how candidates were nominated and represented, with particular concern over claims that fake independent candidates were put forward to split the vote. All five remain in custody for questioning as GMP works with the Electoral Commission and local partners. The ward was won by Atta Ul-Rasool, of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party, ahead of Reform UK’s Gaynor Francis and three independents. Reform UK chairman Lee Anderson called the alleged actions “a disgrace” and urged swift police and Electoral Commission action. A Labour Party spokesman denied any involvement by the party in any potential wrongdoing. The investigation aims to determine whether the nomination process complied with election laws and procedures. The May 7 elections saw a major breakthrough for Nigel Farage and Reform UK, which won the most seats of any single party.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “If these allegations are true, then it’s a disgrace and the people involved should feel the full force of the law. Ordinary voters are sick and tired of politicians and activists thinking the rules don’t apply to them. Elections in Britain must be free, fair and beyond reproach.” – Lee Anderson, Reform UK chairman.
🎯 IMPACT: The investigation could have significant implications in Greater Manchester, with proven electoral fraud potentially leading to results being overturned.

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19 hours ago
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World

They’re Still Trying to Get Ukraine into the EU.

A fresh proposal from European Union leaders aims to gradually integrate Ukraine into the bloc as an “associate” member.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: European Union (EU) officials have considered making Ukraine an “Associate Member” of the EU, in the latest attempt to secure the country’s accession to the bloc.
📺 DETAIL: In a letter to fellow European Union (EU) leaders, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed granting Ukraine associate membership of the EU. As an associate member, it would lack voting rights in the European Commission, European Council, and European Parliament, but would gain access to EU-funded programs with an aim to become a full member over time. More importantly, associate membership would provide the war-torn country with a defense guarantee. Under Article 42.7 of the EU treaty, member states must come to the defense of fellow members when they are attacked, similar to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). “This is essential not only for Ukraine’s but for the entire continent’s security,” the letter claims. The proposal has reportedly been seen by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “It is obvious that we will not be able to complete the accession process shortly, given the countless hurdles as well as the political complexities of ratification processes… What I envisage is a political solution that brings Ukraine substantially closer to the European Union and its core institutions immediately.” – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
🎯 IMPACT: If adopted, this proposal could accelerate Ukraine’s integration into the EU. However, the EU’s accession process is lengthy and rife with significant political, economic, legal, and technical questions. It is highly likely that extensive, entrenched corruption in Ukraine will prove a stumbling block to the process. Nevertheless, associate membership would constitute a major step towards recognizing the ambition of the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, who has long called for an expedited accession process. Meanwhile, in late April, Zelensky pushed legislation to extend martial law in Ukraine. The continued suspension of elections after his term should have expired, restrictions on the media, and bans on opposition parties have stirred controversy abroad.

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