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July 30, 2024
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Facebook Admits Wrongfully Censoring Iconic Trump Assassination Attempt Photo.

Facebook has admitted to wrongfully censoring an iconic photograph of former President Donald J. Trump moments after the July 13 attempt on his life. The image, captured by an Associated Press photographer, depicts Trump with a bloodied face and raised fist, with the American flag flying behind him. Facebook fact-checkers had been flagging the photo, claiming it was altered.

Facebook contends the censorship was supposed to target a manipulated version of the image, which falsely showed Secret Service agents smiling as they surrounded Trump. However, the original, authentic photograph was also censored.

Meta, Facebook’s parent company, acknowledged the supposed mistake following public backlash. Communications Director Dani Lever stated, “This was an error. This fact check was initially applied to a doctored photo showing the Secret Service agents smiling, and in some cases, our systems incorrectly applied that fact check to the real photo. This has been fixed and we apologize for the mistake.”

Facebook uses third-party fact-checkers and artificial intelligence (AI) software to monitor and control content on its platform. According to Meta, AI is used “to scale the work of fact-checkers by applying warning labels to duplicates of false claims and reducing their distribution.”

Meta and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has engaged in extensive election interference in the U.S., mostly through the funding of the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL). Meanwhile, a report issued in April found that Facebook has directly interfered with and attempted to influence American elections 39 times since 2008.

In March, The National Pulse reported that an AI system deployed in Washington state erroneously flagged factually true stories as misinformation.

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1 hour ago
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Immigration
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RFK Jr. Blasts Democrats for Turning Federal Government Into a ‘Collaborator in Child Trafficking.’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused the Biden government of mishandling migrant children, linking it to increased risks of trafficking, during a speech at the GOP convention.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused the former Biden regime of turning the federal government into a massive child-trafficking operation during a speech Thursday at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Kennedy claimed that HHS had become a “collaborator in child trafficking for sex and for slavery” under Biden, saying the Trump administration had ended the practice.
📺 DETAIL: His remarks centered on federal data concerning roughly 300,000 unaccompanied migrant children who either did not appear for scheduled immigration court hearings or did not receive notices to appear. A 2024 Department of Homeland Security inspector general report found that more than 32,000 children failed to appear for immigration court hearings between fiscal years 2019 and 2023, while about 291,000 had not been issued notices to appear. The report warned that officials had no assurance the children were safe from trafficking, exploitation, or forced labor. Kennedy said the Trump administration is “very aggressively” searching for the children, framing the issue as part of its broader immigration agenda ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “During the Biden administration, HHS became a collaborator in child trafficking for sex and for slavery, and we have ended that.” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
🎯 IMPACT: Kennedy’s remarks reinforce the Trump administration’s broader argument that weaknesses in the Biden-era immigration system left children exposed to trafficking, exploitation, and other dangers, making child safety a central justification for tighter immigration enforcement.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused the Biden government of mishandling migrant children, linking it to increased risks of trafficking, during a speech at the GOP convention.

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2 hours ago
Economy
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Core Inflation Surges, Increasing Likelihood of Fed Rate Hike.

Inflation ticked up in August, largely due to an increase in the price of gasoline, raising concerns about potential Federal Reserve action on interest rates.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Consumer prices rose in August compared to July, according to new data from the Department of Labor.
📺 DETAIL: According to the new data released on Friday, consumer prices rose 0.4 percent in August, largely due to a 3.9 percent increase in gasoline prices, which surged 27.4 percent over the year. Meanwhile, grocery prices increased 2.2 percent, and electricity prices decreased 0.2 percent in August. Over the past year, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 3.4 percent, matching the annual rise reported in July. Core inflation, which excludes the price of food and energy, rose 0.3 percent over the month and 2.4 percent over the year. Core prices increased 2.4 percent over the past year, marking a slight slowdown from the previously recorded 2.5 percent annual increase. Economists forecast that the CPI would increase by 0.4 percent from the prior month and 3.4 percent from a year ago. Core prices were also expected to rise 0.2 percent for the month and 2.4 percent for the past year.
🎯 IMPACT: The higher-than-expected increase in core prices is likely to influence the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decision on interest rates. Rising energy costs and persistent inflation in key categories may pose challenges for policymakers aiming to balance economic growth and price stability. This coincides with a drop in consumer confidence among Americans. Last month, it was reported that confidence fell to 89.4 from 90.2 in July, marking its lowest level in seven months. While the new data show that an increase in gasoline prices has played an outsized role in overall price increases, core inflation is still rising, suggesting affordability concerns independent of the fallout from the ongoing Iran war and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. These statistics reflect a broader problem of consumer sentiment, which declined to a record low of 49.8 in April, according to the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index.

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3 hours ago
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U.S. Mint Releases 9/11 ‘Never Forget’ Commemorative Coin.

The United States Mint has released a new half-dollar coin honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Mint has announced a new half-dollar coin to honor the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
📺 DETAIL: The coin features the phrases “NEVER FORGET” and “IN GOD WE TRUST.” The coin also includes the date “09-11-01” and a picture of Lady Liberty. The reverse side depicts Lady Liberty passing a blazing torch, accompanied by the phrases “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “HALF DOLLAR,” and “KNOWLEDGE IS THE ONLY GUARDIAN OF TRUE LIBERTY.” The coin was announced on Thursday by Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. According to the U.S. Mint’s website, the coins will be available in rolls of 20 for $40 and bags of 100 for $100. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the coins can be pre-ordered through September 25, with shipping expected to begin on December 3. “The United States Mint honors and remembers those who lost their lives as a result of the September 11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pa. #NeverForget,” the U.S. Mint posted on X (formerly Twitter).
💬 KEY QUOTE: “As we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11, we honor the memory of those we lost and the courage of those who risked their lives to save their fellow Americans. A quarter century later, our promise to the victims and their families remains the same: we will never forget.” – Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury.
🎯 IMPACT: This is not the first time that the U.S. Mint has issued a commemorative item for 9/11. For the 10th anniversary in 2011, the U.S. Mint released a one-ounce silver September 11 National Medal, which featured Lady Liberty holding a “Lamp of Remembrance” and the inscription “ALWAYS REMEMBER.” The 25th anniversary coin will serve as a reminder of the attacks for years to come. The announcement of the coin coincides with the 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service.
📺 FLASHBACK: Earlier this month, the U.S. Mint released a $1 gold coin featuring an image of President Donald J. Trump to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

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The United States Mint has released a new half-dollar coin honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda.

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Health
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Illnesses Caused by 9/11 Aftermath Have Claimed Triple the Lives Lost in the Attacks.

The 25th anniversary of 9/11 highlights the ongoing health crisis, with thousands of civilians and first responders still suffering from toxic exposure and many unaware of available federal programs.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: More than 9,500 people have now died from illnesses linked to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, more than three times the 2,977 people killed on the day itself, according to prominent 9/11 attorney Michael Barasch. Barasch, whose firm represents more than 40,000 victims and their families, said he personally loses roughly two clients each day to 9/11-related illnesses, underscoring that the attacks continue to claim lives a quarter-century later.
📺 DETAIL: As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks, Barasch warned that thousands of civilians exposed to toxic air in Lower Manhattan remain unaware they may qualify for federal health care and compensation, with only about 15 percent of eligible civilians enrolled. He said roughly 300,000 office workers, 50,000 students and teachers, and 25,000 residents were exposed to toxins after the attacks, while qualifying members can receive coverage for illnesses, including 69 cancers presumed to be connected to their exposure. Barasch also warned that a generation is growing up without firsthand memories of 9/11, noting that roughly 100 million Americans have been born since the attacks and that six recent scholarship recipients told him their schools had not taught them about the tragedy. The anniversary has also fueled tensions surrounding New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, with Barasch saying some 9/11 families are angry that he has not unequivocally condemned the terrorists responsible for the attacks.
🎯 IMPACT: The consequences of 9/11 extend far beyond the 2,977 lives lost on the day of the attacks, with thousands more dying from related illnesses and many civilians still unaware they may qualify for assistance. Barasch’s statements underscore the challenge of preserving the memory of 9/11 as a younger generation grows up, while renewed political disputes over the commemoration show how the attacks remain a deeply sensitive issue 25 years later.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Over 9,500 people have now died of 9/11 illnesses. That’s three times as many who died on 9/11,” said Michael Barasch.
📺 FLASHBACK: The 9/11 attacks resulted in nearly 3,000 immediate deaths when al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four planes, crashing two into New York’s Twin Towers, one into the Pentagon, and one into a Pennsylvania field after passengers stopped the hijackers from reaching their intended target.

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6 hours ago
Health
News
UK

Lawmakers Vote Down Euthanasia Bill.

British Members of Parliament (MPs) have voted against the introduction of “assisted dying” (euthanasia), citing safeguarding concerns and the state of palliative care.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: British MPs have voted against a landmark bill that would have introduced so-called “assisted dying,” a woke rebrand of assisted suicide, or euthanasia.
📺 DETAIL: On Friday, British MPs voted against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, with 270 MPs voting for the bill while 286 MPs voted against. The bill would have allowed those aged 18 and older in England and Wales with an estimated six months or less to live to request assistance to end their own lives. Support and opposition cut across conventional party lines, as it was a free vote of conscience, in which MPs are not bound by the party political whipping system. Euthanasia has proven highly controversial due to concerns about safeguarding. Specifically, opponents of the bill have argued that the bill’s safeguarding requirements would not reliably detect coercion and abuse. Opponents of the proposal have also questioned the decision to introduce assisted dying while Britain’s palliative care system remains underfunded.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Well done Parliament and congrats to all campaigners who have worked so hard for so long in defence of the most vulnerable. Now let’s fix palliative care.” — Danny Kruger, Reform UK MP for East Wiltshire, on X (formerly Twitter).
🎯 IMPACT: The results prevent the legalization of euthanasia. This represents a major blow to the campaigners who supported the bill. The decision to vote against assisted dying bucks a trend seen across multiple Western countries, with several opting to implement the controversial practice in recent years.
📺 FLASHBACK: Back in 2024, British MPs voted in favor of assisted dying by 330 votes to 275 at the Bill’s Second Reading. The Bill subsequently passed through several further stages in the House of Commons, but it ran out of parliamentary time while being reviewed by the House of Lords, the upper chamber of the Houses of Parliament. As a result, the Bill had to be reintroduced from the start of the process. When it was first introduced, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage voted against it. “I voted against the assisted dying bill, not out of a lack of compassion but because I fear that the law will widen in scope. If that happens, the right to die may become the obligation to die,” Farage posted on X at the time.

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7 hours ago
News

LISTEN: Kassam Remembers Charlie Kirk on First Anniversary of His Assassination.

Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, shared his memories of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, one year on from his assassination in Utah.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The National Pulse Editor-in-Chief Raheem Kassam spoke to Times Radio about the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s assassination during an open-air debate in Utah, remembering him as a “political superstar” whose presence is sorely missed.
📰 DETAIL: Kirk founded Turning Point USA (TPUSA) at the age of 18, quickly becoming a leading voice in conservative circles. Kassam discussed Kirk’s debate skills, the numerous conspiracy theories surrounding his killing, ranging from allegations of foreign involvement to internal betrayal, and especially his willingness to engage with young people beyond the conservative movement, in hopes of both winning converts and showing that his positions could withstand scrutiny.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “He didn’t believe in safe spaces at all… He actively went on to university campuses and engaged hostile audiences constantly. Unfortunately, that was also his end. His security team, the people around him, would always encourage him to have a glass screen in front of him. They received hundreds and hundreds of death threats every time they went onto a major university campus or embarked upon a major tour. But he refused. He said if I’m not accessible to people, then there’s no point in doing this at all.” – Raheem Kassam
🎯 IMPACT: Kirk’s intensified public scrutiny of left-wing political violence in the U.S. and the safety of public figures, especially those with conservative views.
👀 FLASHBACK: Kirk’s rise to prominence began with the founding of Turning Point USA, which became a huge force in conservative activism, particularly among young Americans. His close ties with President Donald J. Trump further cemented his legacy in the MAGA movement.

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8 hours ago
Immigration
NatSec
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ICE Has Deported Over 2,000 Known or Suspected Terrorists Since Trump’s Return to Office.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested over 2,100 terrorists and suspected terrorists under the second Trump administration, with a similar number deported over the course of the year.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported over 2,000 terrorists and suspected terrorists since President Donald J. Trump returned to office, according to new data.
📺 DETAIL: According to data released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), between January 20, 2025, and September 9, 2026, ICE arrested more than 2,150 foreign nationals suspected of terrorism. The data also revealed that 2,015 were deported during that period. This follows data showing that the agency made a record 50,925 arrests last month. This constituted the highest monthly total in ICE’s history, and followed two consecutive months of ICE making a record-breaking number of arrests. “The hard-working men and women of DHS continue to break records as they defend the homeland and protect the American people,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin at the time. “Our job every single day is to make sure we are looking at the entire picture of the threats facing the Homeland, and we have GREAT men and women, 270,000 people that do it every day,” he said. The recent batch of arrests is likely to send a strong message to potential terrorists seeking to enter the U.S, especially as the report comes on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
🎯 IMPACT: The new figures reflect the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to arrest and deport illegal immigrants, especially those convicted of severe crimes. These actions underscore the role of immigration enforcement in preventing terrorism in the U.S. This represents the domestic front in the federal government’s crackdown on terrorism. In recent weeks, the Trump administration has also made moves to crack down harder on narco-terrorist operations importing drugs into the country from Latin America. For example, on Wednesday, the U.S military sank six large vessels used for refueling smaller drug-smuggling boats off the coast of Ecuador. “These interdictions cut off critical nodes in the narcotics logistics network,” read a statement from U.S. Southern Command.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested over 2,100 terrorists and suspected terrorists under the second Trump administration, with a similar number deported over the course of the year.

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8 hours ago
Immigration
News

Socialist Spain is Granting EU Citizenship to Hundreds of Thousands of Africans as ‘Historic Reparation.’

Spain’s move to grant citizenship to Sahrawis born under its colonial rule has sparked debate over reparations, migration policy, and the consequences of the socialist-led country’s actions for the wider European Union.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Socialist-led Spain is advancing legislation granting Spanish citizenship to potentially hundreds of thousands of Sahrawis whose families were connected to the territory of Western Sahara when it was under Spanish administration. The proposal would cover Sahrawis born during Spanish rule and potentially their direct descendants, with Spanish media reporting that as many as 200,000 people in Western Sahara, Algeria’s refugee camps, and the diaspora could qualify. Significantly, Spanish citizenship is also European Union (EU) citizenship, meaning the Sahrawis could easily migrate onward to the bloc’s other 26 members.
📺 DETAIL: Spain withdrew from Western Sahara in 1976, after which Morocco took control of roughly 80 percent of the disputed territory, while the Polisario Front has continued to campaign for an independent Sahrawi state. Supporters describe the measure as a long-overdue historical “reparation” for people who were born under Spanish colonial rule. If approved, successful applicants would gain the right to live, work, and study in Spain and to move freely throughout the borderless Schengen Area, which encompasses much of Europe. The proposal could be particularly significant for Sahrawis living in Algeria’s Tindouf refugee camps, where many have faced statelessness for decades. The move comes as Spain faces heightened tensions over migration, including a mass influx into the Spanish city of Ceuta and a mass amnesty for illegal immigrants. 
💬 KEY QUOTE: “This isn’t a normal administrative concession… but rather a historical reparation.” – Brahim Hameyada, director of the Unamuno Academy in Dakhla
🎯 IMPACT: The proposed citizenship law could have major implications for Spanish and European migration and foreign policy, potentially giving vast numbers of Sahrawis access to the entire EU. It could also strain relations with Morocco and add another politically sensitive issue to an already contentious debate over migration, border security, and Spain’s relationship with North Africa.

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9 hours ago
News
Politics

WATCH: RFK Jr Accuses the Democrats of ‘Obliterating’ the Bill of Rights.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a scathing critique of the Democratic Party at the 2026 Texas Republican convention, accusing it of abandoning constitutional principles and embracing censorship.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sharply criticized his former party during a speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, accusing the Democrats of abandoning the principles that once defined the party of his father and uncle. Kennedy said the Democrats had “obliterated the Bill of Rights,” particularly the First Amendment, during the COVID-19 pandemic under the former Biden regime.
📺 DETAIL: Kennedy accused the Democrats of suppressing speech they deemed misinformation, closing churches, shutting down businesses, requiring Americans to disclose medical information, and pressuring people to receive COVID-19 vaccines. He also criticized what he described as a focus on protecting the interests of pharmaceutical corporations, and said his own social media accounts were censored during the pandemic. He contrasted the current Democratic Party with the one associated with his father, Robert F. Kennedy Sr., and uncle, former President John F. Kennedy, saying they had supported free speech, competitive markets, and meritocracy, and opposed both crony capitalism and socialism. He recalled launching his 2024 presidential campaign as an effort to bring Democrats back to their traditional values, but said he ultimately concluded that the party had lost faith in voters and American democracy.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The Democratic Party became a party of elites, labeling working Americans as deplorable.” – Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
🎯 IMPACT: Kennedy’s speech underscores how his break with the Democratic Party has become part of the Republican effort to define the 2026 midterms around the Democrats’ lurch to the left, with Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) figures such as Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez now among its most prominent elected officials. 

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10 hours ago
Corruption
Immigration
News

Top Court Reprimands Judge for Aiding Immigrant’s Escape from ICE.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has formally reprimanded Judge Shelley Joseph over her involvement in a case where an illegal immigrant evaded ICE custody, citing her actions as creating an appearance of impropriety.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued a public reprimand to Judge Shelley Joseph for her role in allowing illegal immigrant Jose Medina-Perez to evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody by exiting through a back door of the courthouse in 2018. The court cited her decision to instruct a clerk to turn off the courtroom’s audio recording system as creating an appearance of impropriety and violating judicial duties.
📺 DETAIL: Medina-Perez, a Dominican national, was in court for a fugitive-from-justice charge and two drug-related charges. Judge Joseph released him on personal recognizance after determining insufficient evidence tied him to the Pennsylvania warrant. During a sidebar conversation, she proposed detaining him overnight but ultimately allowed him to leave. His attorney had devised a plan to evade ICE custody. Joseph and a court officer were later federally indicted for obstruction of justice in 2019, though those charges were dropped in 2022 after she referred herself to the Commission on Judicial Conduct, which found her actions prejudicial to the administration of justice.
🎯 IMPACT: Judge Joseph, who was suspended from the bench for three years following her federal indictment, remains a judge but has been reassigned to administrative duties. The case has reignited debates over judicial accountability, particularly with respect to state courts’ interactions with federal immigration enforcement.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Judge Joseph is thankful for everyone who stood by her and looks forward to rejoining her colleagues.” – Elizabeth Mulvey, Joseph’s attorney
📺 FLASHBACK: The 2018 incident drew national attention, as it occurred amid heightened tensions over immigration enforcement under the first Trump administration.

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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has formally reprimanded Judge Shelley Joseph over her involvement in a case where an illegal immigrant evaded ICE custody, citing her actions as creating an appearance of impropriety.

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