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March 28, 2024
William Upton
Politics

Impeachment Articles Against DHS Sec Mayorkas Will Be Sent to Senate on April 10.

House Speaker Mike Johnson has formally notified Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) that he will transmit the articles of impeachment for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on April 10. The House Speaker encouraged the Democrat Senate leader to promptly hold a trial for Mayorkas, whom the House of Representatives impeached in mid-February.

“We call upon you to fulfill your constitutional obligation to hold this trial. The American people demand a secure border, an end to this crisis, and accountability fwilor those responsible,” Johnson’s letter concludes. “To table articles of impeachment without ever hearing a single argument or reviewing a piece of evidence would be a violation of our constitutional order and an affront to the American people whom we all serve.”

Several other House Republicans signed the letter, including Reps. Mark Green (R-TN), Michael McCaul (R-TX), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Clay Higgins (R-LA), and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). The signers represent various factions within the House Republican Caucus, underscoring that its members remain unified in their push to remove Mayorkas from office for his dereliction of duty in allowing the border invasion to continue unabated.

Senate Democrats have signaled they may table the impeachment articles without a final up-or-down vote. The move, Sen. Schumer appears to believe, would help protect several vulnerable Democrat Senators who are up for re-election this November, including Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Jon Tester (D-MT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Bob Casey (D-PA). Immigration and the ongoing border crisis have become a top campaign issue this election cycle.

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Bonkers Britain
News

High Court Authorizes Crackdown on Patriots Flying National Flags.

An injunction from the High Court in England prevents activists from displaying the national flags of England and Britain on public infrastructure in Oxfordshire.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The High Court in England has approved an injunction preventing the flags of England and Britain from being displayed on public infrastructure in Oxfordshire.
📰 DETAIL: As a result of the injunction, four activists for Raise the Colours, a campaign to publicly display the St George’s Cross flag and the Union Flag, the flags of England and Britain, respectively, have agreed to cease their activities. The activists have also agreed to not obstruct any officials pulling the flags down, and not to encourage anyone else to put the flags up. Oxfordshire County Council argued that the flags were intimidating, posed safety risks, involved trespassing, and were unauthorized. “It’s unlawful behaviour, which has put people at risk and caused fear within our communities for almost a year,” Oxfordshire County Council leader Tim Bearder argued. The injunction was approved following a hearing on Tuesday. A further hearing will take place on July 9 for opposed to an additional inunction preventing anyone, not just the four activists, from putting up flags or obstructing their removal.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We did not want to cause any distress to anybody, which has been stated… I feel it’s a sad day for the flag of our country and what it represents.” – Ryan Bridge, activist for Raise the Colours
🎯 IMPACT: The injunction could lead to penalties including imprisonment or fines for those who display the flags of England and Britain on English public highways in Oxfordshire. The injunction could pave the way for further restrictions on displaying the flags of England and Britain across the country. This development reflects the British authorities’ increasingly restrictive approach towards symbols and displays of national pride.
📺 FLASHBACK: Threats of legal action from Oxfordshire County Council, which is controlled by the Liberal Democrats, a liberal-left party that supports open borders and reversing the decision to leave the European Union (EU), were first reported in May. “The widespread installation of flags by Raise the Colours is not a sign of patriotism. It is an act of intimidation and division,” alleged Liz Leffman, then-Leader of Oxfordshire County Council. Earlier in June, the Council doubled down on its claim that the national flags of England and Britain were a cause of “distress” while applying for a High Court injunction.

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Immigration
News
World

This European Country is Facing a Collapse in Basic Services Due to Massive Migrant Amnesty.

Experts warn that the far-left government of Spain granting mass amnesty to nearly one million illegal immigrants is poised to overwhelm housing, education, and security services, while raising concerns over fraud and related administrative challenges.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Social services in Spain are on the verge of collapse following the a decision by the country’s Socialist Party government to grant amnesty to approximately one million illegal immigrants.
📺 DETAIL: Earlier this year, the far-left government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced its intention to grant amnesty to an estimated 500,000 illegal migrants. Upon receiving amnesty, these migrants would gain the right to live and work in Spain, as well as gain access to various benefits. However, according to figures released earlier this month, the Spanish government has received over 900,000 amnesty applications from migrants, roughly twice the original estimate. Prior to the release of the revised figures, there were already growing concerns about the impact of granting amnesty on local services. Following the release of the revised figures, experts across various sectors have warned that mass amnesty could push housing, education, and security services to collapse. Concerns have also been raised about the possibility of amnesty fraud as civil servants struggle to process the number of applications, including mandatory criminal record reviews.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “If there weren’t a constant influx of immigrants, the housing problem would be solved sooner: more people die than are born,” said Alejandro Macarrón Larumbe, demographer at CEU-CEFAS, to ABC, a Spanish newspaper.
🎯 IMPACT: The collapse of social services across Spain looks increasingly inevitable as the country tries to handle the influx of migrants. Mass amnesty is likely to increase Spain’s migrant population further, especially through so-called “family reunification,” or chain migration. It is also possible that the decision to grant mass amnesty will drive support for anti-establishment parties across the country.
📺 FLASHBACK: The Spanish government’s decision to grant legal status to approximately 500,000 illegal immigrants was first reported back in April. Those seeking asylum must prove just five months of residency in Spain, along with a clean criminal record. Since then, it has been reported that approximately 20 percent of the country’s elementary and secondary school students have a migration background. Spanish consulates have been flooded with migrants, sparking warnings from officials in local government that mass amnesty is causing a collapse in social services.

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Sports

Trump to Present Trophy at World Cup Final, Confirms Infantino.

President Donald J. Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino will hand out the World Cup trophy at the 2026 tournament’s final.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that President Donald J. Trump will attend the 2026 World Cup final and participate in presenting the trophy to the winning team. Infantino shared the news during an interview, confirming their joint presence at the tournament’s conclusion.
📺 DETAIL: Trump’s absence has previously drawn attention, with World Cup task force chief Andrew Giuliani telling British media that the President preferred to keep fans guessing about his plans. Infantino has emerged as an ally of Trump, previously presenting him with FIFA’s newly created World Peace Award after he was overlooked for the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump attracted attention at the FIFA Club World Cup final, where he remained on stage with celebrating Chelsea F.C. players after presenting the trophy.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We will be together with the President enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course,” – FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
🎯 IMPACT: Trump’s involvement in the World Cup final is likely to draw significant media attention. It also underscores his constructive relationship with Infantino, who previously awarded Trump the aforementioned FIFA World Peace Award.

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Bonkers Britain
Crime
News

First Gay Surrogate Parent Faces Child Sex Charges.

Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, Britain’s first gay surrogate parent, along with his partner, is charged with a growing list of serious criminal allegations, including child sex offenses, rape, and human trafficking.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The United Kingdom’s first gay surrogate parent has been charged with child sex offenses along with his partner.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “It is alleged they have both targeted young males, they have recruited them, they have befriended them, they have groomed them.” – Prosecutor Serena Berry
📺 DETAIL: Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, Britain’s first gay surrogate parent, and his “husband,” Scott Drewitt-Barlow, have been charged with child sex offenses, rape, and human trafficking. The pair appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday. The charges relate to alleged incidents between 2013 and 2026. A trial has been scheduled for January 18, 2027. Essex Police announced 18 new charges against the pair, adding to earlier accusations. In 1999, Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, along with his then-partner Tony, became one of the first same-sex couples in Britain to have their names recorded on children’s birth certificates following surrogacy facilitated by a clinic in California. The pair own Maldon and Tiptree FC, a non-league football (soccer) club, and have maintained a public profile from various business ventures, such as property development, and reality TV appearances. The initial charges against Barrie Drewitt-Barlow include four counts of rape of a victim aged 16 or over, three counts of sexual assault on a male, and two counts of arranging travel for exploitation purposes. The additional charges include five counts of rape, four counts of sexual assault, causing an individual to engage in sexual activity without consent, causing or inciting sexual activity, two counts of sexual activity with a child, and two counts of paying for sexual services of a child.
🎯 IMPACT: The allegations of grooming and abusing young men have led to the pair’s suspension by the Football Association, the governing body of English football. The allegations have also resulted in a documentary about their football club being scrapped.
📺 FLASHBACK: In early May, it was reported that police searched the Drewitt-Barlow Stadium, home to Maldon and Tiptree FC, and a mansion linked to Barrie Drewitt-Barlow as part of an investigation into human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and rape. Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and Scott Drewitt-Barlow, aged 57 and 32 respectively, were arrested on suspicion of rape, human trafficking, and administering a noxious substance.

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13 hours ago
Crime
Immigration
UK

Migrant Sexually Assaults 13-Year-Old Girl on Train.

A migrant from Tajikistan has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting a vulnerable girl on a train traveling to London.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Abdulmanon Aliev, a 50-year-old migrant from Tajikistan, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a vulnerable girl on a train in Britain. The incident occurred on June 16, 2022, on a train traveling from Southend to London.
📺 DETAIL: Aliev, who was living in Peckham, south-east London, reportedly used a translator app to speak to the girl before following her when she tried to leave and blocking her in her new seat, where he carried out a prolonged sexual assault until the train reached London Fenchurch Street, where she managed to escape and raise the alarm. He was arrested 11 days later in Peckham by British Transport Police (BTP) and was later found guilty in April of attempted rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and three counts of sexual assault. He was sentenced on June 23 to 12 years in prison with an additional two years on license, and will remain on the sex offenders register for life.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Aliev singled out a vulnerable child and subjected her to one of the most abhorrent sexual assaults I’ve ever investigated.” – British Transport Police Detective Constable Elizabeth Cahill
🎯 IMPACT: Aliev’s conviction ensures he will serve 12 years in prison, with an additional two years on license, and he will be a registered sex offender for life. Authorities have emphasized their commitment to taking every sexual offense report seriously and pursuing justice for victims.

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13 hours ago
News
World

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Five Cuban Entities, Targets Castro Family Member.

The Trump administration has announced fresh sanctions against key entities and individuals tied to Cuba’s communist regime, aiming to cut off financial support for the country’s repressive security apparatus.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a new round of sanctions targeting entities and individuals that generate revenue for Cuba’s communist regime.
📺 DETAIL: On Tuesday, Secretary of State Rubio announced sanctions targeting Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (GAESA) and its affiliates. GAESA (known in English as The Business Administration Group) is a megaconglomerate owned and operated by the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces, the country’s military. GAESA controls between 40 and 70 percent of the Cuban economy. It has regularly been characterized as mismanaged, corrupt, and hoarding profits and resources for the Cuban elite. Other sanctioned entities include GeoMinera, a state-operated mining firm that generates revenue for the regime. Other entities hit by the sanctions include two companies that move money on the regime’s behalf, and a logistics company with deep ties to the ruling Communist Party of Cuba. All three are affiliates of GAESA. As for individuals, the wife of Alejandro Castro Espín, son of Raúl Castro, has been hit by the new sanctions. Alejandro Castro Espín has been targeted by previous sanctions already. The sanctions were described in the Secretary of State’s Tuesday announcement as “sweeping sanctions on Cuba, including against persons who support the Cuban regime’s security apparatus and those responsible for repression in Cuba and other threats to U.S. national security.”
💬 KEY QUOTE: “These entities and actors fund, facilitate, or benefit from the regime’s malign activities, both in Cuba and across our hemisphere,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a statement on Tuesday.
🎯 IMPACT: The sanctions aim to weaken the regime’s ability to fund its repressive security apparatus. These sanctions build on previous measures targeting financial institutions and officials accused of supporting left-wing terrorist groups based in Cuba. These sanctions are part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to aid the Cuban people while isolating the Cuban regime.
📺 FLASHBACK: Back in May, former Cuban President Raúl Castro, brother of the late Fidel Castro, was indicted in the United States. “Over three decades later, we are committed to holding those accountable for the murders of four brave Americans: Carlos Costa, Armando Alejandre Jr., Mario de la Peña, and Pablo Morales. For the first time in nearly 70 years, senior leadership of the Cuban regime has been charged in the United States… if you kill Americans, we will pursue you. No matter who you are. No matter what title you hold,” declared Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche at the time.

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15 hours ago
Crime
News

Antifa-Linked Anti-ICE Terrorists Sentenced to Up to 100 Years in Federal Prison.

A federal judge handed down lengthy prison sentences to eight terrorists accused of having ties to Antifa, a far-left terrorist organization, after a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center wounded a police officer.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Eight people accused of having connections to the far-left terrorist group Antifa have been imprisoned, with sentences ranging from 30 to 100 years.
📺 DETAIL: The eight terrorists were charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and were sentenced on Tuesday. The eight were involved a shooting outside an immigration detention center near Dallas, Texas in which a police officer was wounded. Prosecutors called the shooting an act of terrorism. U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor, one of the judges overseeing the trial, emphasized the seriousness of the attack, calling it “an assault on democracy.” The sentences aim to discourage similar actions from happening in the future, with Judge O’Connor stressing, “The need to deter this type of conduct is high.” Among those sentenced for the shooting at Prairieland Detention Center was Benjamin Song, a former Marine Corps reservist. Song was convicted of firing a gun during a July 4 demonstration and received the harshest sentence of 100 years. The other defendants were sentenced to terms ranging from 30 to 70 years in prison.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “This was not a protest; it was an assault on democracy,” said U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor during sentencing on Tuesday.
📺 FLASHBACK: The shooting targeted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The case represents the first time that Antifa members were charged as terrorists. “First time ever: the FBI arrested Antifa-aligned anarchist violent extremists and terrorism charges have been brought for the July 4 Prairieland ICE attack in Texas. Under President Trump’s new authorities we’ve made 20+ arrests,” Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel declared on X (formerly Twitter) at the time.

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15 hours ago
News
UK

Farage Demands Elections Regulator Probe Far-Left ‘Hope Not Hate’ for Unlawful Campaigning.

Nigel Farage urged the Electoral Commission to probe Hope Not Hate’s spending during the Makerfield by-election, alleging breaches of electoral law.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has written to the Electoral Commission urging an investigation into far-left activist group Hope Not Hate Ltd’s campaign spending in the recent Makerfield parliamentary by-election (special election), alleging the far-left group exceeded the £700 (~$925) spending limit for local non-party campaigners by distributing leaflets, running targeted digital ads, and sending materials including letters from celebrities to thousands of voters to boost Labour candidate Andy Burnham against Reform’s Rob Kenyon.
📰 DETAIL: Farage argued that such spending should count toward Burnham’s limits and required candidate authorization, while also highlighting unreported donations and loans from its associated charitable trust, Hope Not Hate Charitable Trust (now Hope Unlimited), which provided nearly $1.04 million in grants despite no registered political donations since 2019. The letter raises concerns over potential breaches of electoral law and the integration between the group’s campaigning and charitable arms. This follows Farage’s earlier report of Hope Not Hate to the Charity Commission for unlawful political activism in the same constituency. The organization has faced scrutiny after one of its organizers, former Labour councillor Liron Woodcock-Velleman, pleaded guilty to child sex offenses recently.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Public trust in our elections depends on the rules being followed by everyone.” – Nigel Farage
🎯 IMPACT: If the Electoral Commission finds Hope Not Hate in breach of electoral law, it could lead to significant scrutiny of the group’s activities and potentially affect future campaign regulations and enforcement.

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16 hours ago
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UK

Farage’s Reform Party Pays Off $34 Million in Debt Left by ‘Conservatives’ After Taking Over Local Government.

Reform UK has significantly reduced Leicestershire County Council’s debt, achieving the local government’s lowest debt level in recorded history.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Leicestershire County Council, led by Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, has  Council has paid off £26.9 million (~$34.3m) of debt, reducing the local government’s debt to its lowest level in recorded history.
🎯 IMPACT: The debt repayment is expected to save taxpayers money by cutting interest payments and allowing more funds to be allocated to the county’s frontline services.
📰 DETAIL: The debt was inherited from the previous Conservative (Tory) administration, the notionally right-wing party that led Britain’s central government from 2010 to 2024. Reform UK has prioritized financial stability since taking control of the council last year. This anti-debt drive is part of their broader strategy to strengthen the council’s financial position.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We’ve just paid off £26.9 million of high-interest debt inherited from the previous administration. As a result, Leicestershire County Council’s debt is now at the lowest level in recorded history,” said a Reform council group source.
📺 FLASHBACK: Reform was criticized by opposition politicians for paying a consulting firm £1.4m to identify savings shortly after it took over the council in 2025. Michael Mullaney, leader of the Liberal Democrat group on the council, claimed that “The reality is the council has been cutting its spending for years and if there were more savings to be found, they would have been identified.”

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16 hours ago
Immigration
News

Supreme Court Backs Trump Admin on Stronger Controls for Green Card Migrants.

A Supreme Court decision has strengthened federal border officials’ authority to treat Green Card immigrants as applicants for admission under certain circumstances, marking a significant legal victory for immigration enforcement efforts.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that federal border officials can treat Green Card holders with certain criminal allegations against them as applicants for admission when returning from foreign travel, even before a conviction is secured. The decision overturns a lower court ruling that required “clear and convincing evidence” before such determinations could be made.
📺 DETAIL: The case involved Muk Choi Lau, a Chinese national and permanent resident who was charged with trademark counterfeiting in New Jersey, traveled to China while awaiting trial, and was subsequently classified as an applicant for admission upon his return to the United States. The Court reversed a lower court’s ruling that had sided with Lau, finding that immigration officials acted within their authority. The decision strengthens the federal government’s ability to scrutinize and potentially remove non-citizens accused of crimes that could trigger deportation proceedings. In dissent, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, joined by fellow liberals Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, claimed that the ruling grants the government excessive power over legal immigrants.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Nothing in the INA required the border officer to have clear and convincing evidence” – Justice Clarence Thomas, writing for the majority
🎯 IMPACT: The ruling reinforces the federal government’s authority to scrutinize Green Card holders returning from abroad, particularly those accused of crimes that could lead to removal proceedings. It also highlights the Trump administration’s broader efforts to strengthen immigration enforcement and expand the scope of federal authority.

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