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June 17, 2024
Jack Montgomery
Crime
Election 2024
Immigration

HOAX: Biden DOJ Official Arrested for Sending Himself ‘Racist, Anti-Immigrant’ Messages.

Texas Rangers have arrested a Democrat candidate and Joe Biden appointee in Fort Bend for allegedly fabricating racist online messages addressed to himself and framing supporters of his rival. Taral Patel, the Democratic candidate for Precinct 3 Commissioner, faces Online Impersonation and Misrepresentation of Identity charges.

Rangers took Patel into custody following an investigation that began in October 2023. The inquiry started after the incumbent, Republican Commissioner Andy Meyers, urged authorities to find the origin of the racist messages Patel received.

Patel’s arrest record reveals he spent several months creating fake online profiles to impersonate Meyers’ supporters and send himself derogatory comments. Patel posted the inflammatory messages on social media in September 2023, describing the remarks as driven by “deep and misguided fear” within the GOP.

“[W]hen my Republican opponent’s supporters’ decide to hurl racist, anti-immigrant, Hinduphobic, or otherwise disgusting insults at my family, faith community, colleagues, and me – that crosses a line,” Patel wrote on Facebook, sharing screenshots of the supposed racist remarks. Patel allegedly used a photograph of an unsuspecting Fort Bend resident without consent to perpetuate the hoax.

Biden previously appointed Patel to the Office of White House Liaison and the White House Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (WHAANHPI) Committee. Patel also worked at the Department of Justice (DOJ), ironically in the Public Integrity Section of the Criminal Division.

MAGA COUNTRY?

Bobby Eberle, the Fort Bend County Republican Chairman, compares Patel’s actions to those of disgraced actor Jussie Smollett. Smollett infamously claimed that Donald Trump supporters yelled, “This is MAGA country,” beat him, and tied a noose around his neck in Chicago. Authorities demonstrated that he orchestrated the attack with the assistance of two African men with whom he had a sexual relationship.

“Whether Republican or Democrat, such tactics should be unequivocally condemned by all who value integrity and accountability in politics,” Eberle stated. “Fort Bend County residents deserve leadership that fosters trust and sincerity rather than deceit and manipulation for political gain.”

Hate crime hoaxes have become a common feature of American politics since 2016. Yasmin Seweid pleaded guilty to fabricating a story about Trump supporters ripping her hijab off on a New York subway in 2017. In 2020, authorities arrested Trumaine Foster in Mississippi for spraying his cars with the words ‘Leave N*****s’ and ‘Trump’. In 2022, transgender activist Nikki Joly pleaded guilty to torching his own home in Jackson, Michigan, burning two German shepherd dogs and three cats alive, blaming anti-LGBTQ arsonists.

Democrat Rep. Barbara Lee recently claimed a “white guy” tried to stop her from using a Capitol elevator reserved for Congressmen, accusing her of stealing her congressional lapel pin. Skeptics cast doubt on the story, though it has not been proven false.

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Farage’s Reform UK is Most Popular Party Among Straight British Men.

A recent YouGov poll has revealed that Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is the most popular party in Britain among straight men, while Zack Polanski’s far-left Green Party is disproportionately supported by LGBTQ groups and minorities.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A new survey has revealed that Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party is leading with heterosexual men in the United Kingdom.
📰 DETAIL: According to a survey by YouGov, the largest polling firm in the United Kingdom, published on Wednesday, 30 percent of heterosexual men support Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, making it the most popular party with straight men. The Conservatives are the second-most popular but still significantly behind, with 19 percent. The ruling Labour Party is third among straight men, with 18 percent. Reform and the Conservatives are joint first among heterosexual women, on 23 percent. In contrast, only 11 percent of heterosexual men support Zack Polanski’s far-left Green Party, and only 13 percent of heterosexual women support the party. Instead, the party’s support largely draws from LGBTQ groups and ethnic minorities, especially in younger demographics. Twenty-three percent of homosexual men support the Greens, along with 36 percent of bisexual men, 56 percent of bisexual women, and 46 percent of lesbians. The poll surveyed approximately 20,000 (19,583) British adults and was conducted in June 2026.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Reform UK do better among straight Britons.” — YouGov survey, published July 1, 2026
🎯 IMPACT: The figures suggest a strong identification between support for Reform UK and male heterosexuality. This is likely to draw a sharp image contrast with other parties, especially since outgoing Labour Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer boasted on Tuesday about Britain now having “the gayest Parliament… of all time.”

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Immigration
News

Over 400,000 People Claimed Amnesty in Spain From Abroad.

Spain’s socialist government is facing scutiny as its mass migrant amnesty has resulted in 1.3 million applications, including 400,000 from people suspected of being outside Spain.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Spain‘s socialist government, led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, closed its mass amnesty application process for illegal immigrants with over 1.3 million applications submitted. Authorities estimate that approximately 400,000 of these applications were likely filed fraudulently by foreigners who had not met the December 31, 2025, residency cutoff.
📺 DETAIL: Applicants were required to show they had lived in Spain before the cutoff date, had no criminal record, and posed no threat to public safety or health. Spanish newspaper El Español, citing police sources, reports suspicions of widespread fraud, with officials believing only about 850,000 eligible migrants were living in Spain before 2026. However, responsibility for verifying applications rests with the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security, and Migration and immigration officials, rather than specialized police units. Police also told Spanish media they are investigating human trafficking networks accused of exploiting the amnesty by moving migrants through the European Union’s borderless Schengen Area into Spain with fraudulent documentation. Officers reportedly identified migrants from Pakistan, Algeria, and Morocco traveling from Germany, France, and Italy to apply, with many intending to return to those countries after securing Spanish legal status.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “With such short deadlines and such laughably low requirements, it’s a goldmine for the criminal gangs,” police sources warned.
🎯 IMPACT: The amnesty program has not only led to a suspected surge in fraudulent applications but also facilitated secondary migration movements within the Schengen Area. Migrants from nations like Pakistan, Algeria, and Morocco are reportedly exploiting the system to obtain Spanish documentation intending to return to other European countries where they were previously residing illegally. Notably, as Spain is a European Union (EU) member state, status in Spain paves the way for expanded settlement rights across all 27 EU member states.
📺 FLASHBACK: Earlier this year, the Sánchez administration projected that 500,000 migrants would benefit from the amnesty, but the staggering number of applications—more than double the estimate—has exposed how poorly researched the scheme was.

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News

UK PM Starmer Boasts That Britain Has ‘The Gayest Parliament of All Time.’

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised the large share of homosexual Members of Parliament (MPs) in Britain, while reaffirming his support for a censorious “conversion therapy” bill.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Outgoing British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer proudly described the country’s legislature as “the gayest Parliament of all time.”
📰 DETAIL: On Tuesday, holding a Pride event at Number 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister’s official residence, Starmer described the British Parliament as “the gayest Parliament… of all time… anywhere in the world,“ citing the historic number of homosexual Members of Parliament (MPs). Starmer’s administration has pushed for a “full trans-inclusive ban on abusive conversion practices,” which could criminalize parental discussions about gender transitions with their children. The Prime Minister also announced £21 million for global LGBTQ+ rights as well as plans to treat “hate crimes” as “aggravated offenses,” among other proposals.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “I’m really proud that we’ve got the gayest Parliament… I don’t think there is any Parliament that is gayer than this Parliament.” – Keir Starmer.
🎯 IMPACT: Prime Minister Starmer announced his resignation last month. The Labour Party is seeking to coronate Andy Burnham, the newly elected Labour MP for Makerfield, as party leader and Prime Minister in his place, despite public opposition to an uncontested succession. 
👀 FLASHBACK: In late June, it was reported that a new law in Britain could see parents, teachers, and doctors potentially imprisoned for trying to talk children out of seeking trans treatment. The British government’s Equalities Minister. Olivia Bailey, published a draft bill to ban so-called “conversion therapy.” Under the proposed bill, those who try to persuade children that they are not gay or transgender could face up to five years in prison. While the government maintains that the bill will not criminalize non-abusive discussions, critics argue that the bill’s provisions on “controlling or coercive words or behaviour” and “use of psychological or emotional pressure” create an overly broad definition of abuse.

 

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3 hours ago
Bonkers Britain
Media
News

Far-Left British Publication That Called Cancel Culture ‘A Myth’ Gets Debanked.

Lloyds Bank has severed ties with The Canary, a far-left news outlet in the United Kingdom, raising concerns about the publication’s financial position and freedom of speech.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A far-left outlet in the United Kingdom that argued that “cancel culture is a myth“ has been debanked.
📰 DETAIL: On Tuesday, The Canary, a far-left news website in the United Kingdom, which described “cancel culture” as “a myth,” announced that it had been debanked. According to The Canary, Lloyds Bank decided to withhold a significant amount of its funds and has not provided any explanation for its actions, despite nearly a decade-long banking relationship and repeated inquiries from the publication. This situation has reportedly left the outlet unable to pay its staff and uncertain about its financial future. Debanking is when a bank or financial institution suddenly closes a customer’s account, terminating their relationship. Debanking leaves individuals and businesses unable to access funds, receive income, or pay bills without time to prepare. “We do know that multiple other politically engaged people have suffered similar actions by other banks in recent times,” wrote The Canary in an article responding to its debanking.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “As much as people on the right whine about how they’re somehow being ‘persecuted’ or ‘silenced’ by ‘political correctness’, it [cancel culture] is simply not in any respect a threat to freedom of speech. The concept of freedom of speech is about preventing the government from interfering in what can be published and put into the public sphere… it’s high time that we call out the purveyors of the empty ‘cancel culture’ narrative for the dishonest and self-interested hypocrites that they are,” argued The Canary back in 2020.
🎯 IMPACT: The debanking of The Canary has sparked backlash across traditional political lines, raising concerns about censorship. The Free Speech Union, a non-partisan public interest organization focused on free speech and related civil liberties, has offered its assistance to the publication. The fate of the publication’s finances remains uncertain. While not defending the decision to debank The Canary, several commentators have identified the irony of the publication’s dismissive attitude towards politically-motivated censorship in the past and its current predicament.
👀 FLASHBACK: In June 2023, Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, was debanked by the NatWest Group, which closed his Coutts accounts because of his political views, triggering a debanking scandal. The row forced chief executive Dame Alison Rose to resign after she improperly disclosed information to a journalist. Nearly two years later, NatWest apologized, and the dispute was settled on confidential terms.

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3 hours ago
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UK

Officers Probed for Gross Misconduct Over Henry Nowak’s Wrongful Arrest.

Two police officers are under investigation for gross misconduct following the wrongful arrest of white murder victim Henry Nowak, who was fatally stabbed by a Sikh man in Southampton.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Two police officers are being investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for potential gross misconduct in connection with the wrongful arrest and subsequent death of white student Henry Nowak, 18, who had been fatally stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, 23, with a Sikh religious dagger in Southampton, England.
📺 DETAIL: Henry Nowak told police officers he had been stabbed and asked for an ambulance, but they refused to believe him and arrested him based on an unsubstantiated allegation of racism from his murderer, later deemed to be false in court. Nowak lost consciousness shortly after being handcuffed and pinned on his side and later died, with police taking eight minutes to realize he had been stabbed. Notably, Digwa was never put in handcuffs, even after he was arrested for attempted murder. The officers are being investigated for alleged breaches of professional standards, including their use of force, duties and responsibilities, and conduct. Vickrum Digwa, 23, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment on June 1 for Nowak’s murder, but will be eligible for parole after serving a minimum term of just 21 years.
🎯 IMPACT: The IOPC investigation intensifies the questions around the police response to Nowak’s murder, with Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage and many others suspecting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ideology and anti-white prejudice led officers to treat Digwa’s allegations of racism more seriously than Nowak saying he had been stabbed. Notably, official police guidance says that, to achieve “racial equity” and “equality of policing outcomes,” different ethnic groups in Britain should be treated differently, not the same.

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5 hours ago
Bonkers Britain
Education

Britain’s Most Prestigious Universities Shut Out White Working-Class Students.

England’s Oxford and Cambridge universities face criticism for diversity scholarships that largely exclude white working-class students, raising concerns about a two-tier academic system.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: England‘s most prestigious universities, Oxford and Cambridge, have been found to offer over a dozen scholarships and bursaries that target students from black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, while largely excluding white working-class students. Examples cited by researchers include Cambridge’s Stormzy Scholarship and several Oxford funding programs reserved for specific ethnic groups, while white working-class women appear to be eligible for only two Oxbridge diversity schemes and white working-class men for one.
📰 DETAIL: The findings follow the publication of the Inquiry into White Working Class Educational Outcomes, which concluded that white working-class children are among the most disadvantaged in England’s education system. Suella Braverman, of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, called for race-based scholarship schemes to be replaced with support based on socioeconomic disadvantage rather than ethnicity. Oxford provides a non-repayable annual bursary of up to about $8,300 for British students from lower-income households, while Cambridge’s Stormzy Scholarship provides about $27,000 per year.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “If Oxford and Cambridge want to live up to their proud history of meritocracy, they should end these racially discriminatory programs immediately and judge people on their talents, not their skin color.” – Suella Braverman, Reform UK Shadow Education Secretary
🎯 IMPACT: The exclusion of white working-class students from these diversity schemes has sparked accusations of a “two-tier academic society” and calls for the universities to end racially discriminatory programs.
👀 FLASHBACK: Last week, Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage warned that “White kids are being lectured… they’re made to feel frankly like lesser beings” in schools and universities, due to the divisive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ideology promoted by the British state and academic establishment.

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News

Thousands of Britons Are Relocating Due to Rising Anti-Social Behavior.

New data reveals the alarming impact of anti-social behavior in Britain, with thousands forced to leave their homes and confidence in justice systems faltering.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Tens of thousands of Britons have been forced to relocate due to anti-social behavior, with a YouGov poll revealing that six percent of households have moved and 28 percent feel unsafe in their communities. Despite the prevalence of the issue, 63 percent of affected individuals did not report incidents to the police, highlighting a lack of confidence in the system.
📺 DETAIL: The research, conducted for the charity Resolve, based on more than 2,000 adults, also found that one in seven people have considered moving. The findings come as Victims’ Commissioner Claire Waxman urged Justice Secretary David Lammy to implement the Victims and Prisoners Act, which received Royal Assent in 2024 but has yet to be fully enacted. Waxman warned that delays are leaving victims without the protections and support they were promised, with fewer than half believing they can achieve justice. Crime and Policing Minister Sarah Jones admitted that anti-social behavior “chips away at pride in our neighborhoods” and claimed the Labour Party government would not tolerate it.
🎯 IMPACT: The lack of action on anti-social behavior and victims’ rights has eroded public trust in the justice system, with only 27 percent of victims being referred to support services. While police forces have implemented targeted operations to reduce criminal activity, the persistence of these issues continues to disrupt communities and force families to leave their homes.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Anti-social behavior is pernicious and chips away at pride in our neighborhoods.” – Crime and Policing Minister Sarah Jones
📈 DATA: Over one million incidents of anti-social behavior are recorded annually, according to the National Police Chiefs’ Council.

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16 hours ago
Health
News

This State is Set to Launch Recreational Marijuana Sales.

Virginia’s new budget outlines a timeline for recreational marijuana sales, increased possession limits, and stricter regulatory measures starting in 2027.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Virginia‘s newly approved budget will allow the sale of recreational marijuana in stores starting on July 1, 2027, while also increasing the legal possession limit for adults from one ounce to two ounces. The budget includes a framework for licensing, taxation, and regulations to govern the new market.
📺 DETAIL: The law authorizes the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to issue up to 350 retail licenses, with applications opening February 1, 2027. Recreational products will be limited to 10 milligrams of THC per serving and 100 milligrams per package, while existing medical marijuana operators may pay a $10 million fee to add recreational sales. Cannabis sales will be subject to a six percent state tax, increasing to eight percent in 2029, with localities permitted to add taxes of up to 3.5 percent, and revenue directed toward education, substance abuse treatment, public health, and the Cannabis Equity Reinvestment Fund. The budget also expands the Cannabis Control Authority’s oversight to include intoxicating hemp products, imposes stricter advertising, packaging, and location requirements to protect children, strengthens penalties for retailers that fail to verify customers’ ages, and raises the fine for public marijuana consumption from $25 to $250 beginning July 1, 2027.
🎯 IMPACT: The move aims to transition Virginia from an illicit marijuana market to a regulated legal industry, while implementing safeguards such as child-safe packaging, advertising restrictions, and location limits for stores near schools, hospitals, and playgrounds. Increased fines for public marijuana use are also included.
📺 FLASHBACK: Virginia legalized adult possession of marijuana in 2021, but the sale of recreational marijuana has remained unregulated until now.

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17 hours ago
Health
News

Tick-Borne Virus That Causes Severe Neurological Issues Hits Record U.S. Case Count.

The Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness, is spreading rapidly across the United States, with diagnoses reaching a record high, posing significant public health concerns.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The United States has experienced a significant rise in cases related to arare tick-borne disease, with a record number of over 70 diagnoses.
📰 DETAIL: The number of cases related to the Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne and potentially fatal disease, has spiked in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 76 people have been diagnosed with the disease in the United States, a record high. Prior to 2025, only around seven or eight people were diagnosed each year in the country. The virus, first identified in 1958 in a town near Ontario, Canada, is transmitted through the bite of infected woodchuck or deer ticks. The Powassan virus is most active during late spring and through mid-fall, coinciding with the seasonal increase in ticks. Powassan incubates between one and four weeks and transmits in a matter of minutes, making it particularly dangerous and hard to contain. Early symptoms include weakness, fever, headache, and vomiting. The virus is also known to cause loss of coordination, confusion, speaking difficulties, and even seizures. Powassan can also lead to severe neurological issues such as meningitis and encephalitis. Approximately 10 percent of Powassan cases involving severe neurological problems are fatal. However, some patients are entirely asymptomatic, making it even harder to track.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “One of the most dangerous aspects is its rapid transmission… Powassan can be transmitted in as little as 15 minutes after the infected tick bites, while Lyme disease usually requires a 36- to 48-hour attachment time for transmission,” said Dr. Jorge P. Parada, a medical advisor at the National Pest Management Association.
🎯 IMPACT: There are currently no vaccines or medications for the Powassan virus. While it can infect anyone, children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals are particularly vulnerable to the virus. The rise in Powassan coincides with a rise in cases related to the flesh-eating New World screwworm. In early June, four new cases involving the flesh-eating parasite, once thought to have been eradicated in the United States in the 1960s, were confirmed. The increase in once-seemingly eradicated diseases will require a multi-front initiative from the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Democrats Delay State Gun-Carry Ban After Legal Defeat.

Virginia’s House of Delegates voted to delay a controversial gun-carry ban following a court injunction, highlighting ongoing legal battles over Second Amendment rights.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Virginia House of Delegates voted to delay the implementation of a ban on carrying modern semiautomatic firearms until 2027, following a preliminary injunction issued by a Lancaster County judge. This decision comes after legal challenges from pro-Second Amendment groups.
📰 DETAIL: The injunction was a result of lawsuits filed by organizations such as the Virginia Citizens Defense League (VCDL) and Gun Owners of America (GOA), which argued the law is unconstitutional. VCDL President Philip Van Cleave said the amendment postpones only the public carry ban, while the prohibition on purchasing the affected firearms remains unchanged. Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed the legislation in May, banning the sale of certain semiautomatic firearms and magazines holding more than 15 rounds. The injunction currently blocks enforcement of the carry ban through December 31, with additional court action also halting the law statewide. Ahead of the original July 1 implementation date, Virginia gun dealers reported a surge in firearm purchases, contributing to record background check volumes. Virginia State Police said the Firearms Transaction Center processed more than 100,000 transactions in June and attributed delays to unusually high demand rather than any intentional effort to slow approvals.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “It is delaying the prohibition on CARRYING an ‘assault firearm’ in public for a year.” – Philip Van Cleave, President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League.
🎯 IMPACT: The delay provides temporary relief for gun owners in Virginia, allowing them to continue carrying firearms in public if they have a concealed handgun permit. However, the ongoing legal battles are far from resolved.

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