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May 7, 2024
William Upton
Politics

NYT Admits Jan. 6 National Guard Response Hampered by Military Concern Over Trump-Friendly ‘Optics’ & BLM Fallout.

The National Guard‘s response to the January 6 Capitol riots was delayed, in large part, over concerns about the optics and the media backlash to its deployment to protect federal property during the Black Lives Matter (BLM) riots in the summer of 2020. Top military officials pushed back on calls for deploying National Guard troops during a 2:30 PM call on January 6, in a stunning admission by the New York Times:

“…the military had adopted a particularly cautious approach to deploying the Guard, with several top commanders openly worried about the “optics” of such a mobilization in part because of concerns that President Donald J. Trump could misuse the Guard, and they approached the situation as akin to sending troops into an overseas war zone.”

“I’m not sure why we’re concerned about optics when it comes to, you know, saving lives and preventing damage and loss of property, but OK,” said Brig. Gen. Aaron R. Dean II, the then National Guard adjutant general, in Congressional testimony regarding the phone call between top Pentagon officials. A House Republican investigation into federal government actions on January 6 has shed further light on a series of missteps by U.S. military leaders during the riots, including a preoccupation with public and media perception.

Several officials have testified that career military leaders were too hesitant to take action in the early hours of chaos at the Capitol, fearing media backlash. In the summer of 2020, the corporate media blasted former President Donald Trump and the Pentagon over the use of National Guard assets to defend federal government buildings after several had been damaged or attacked by BLM rioters.

PARALYZED BY CAREERISM.

Additionally, Pentagon and National Guard officials were paralyzed by concerns over their own careers. “If I could send them right now without being fired, I would send them right now,” D.C. National Guard commander General William J. Walker told Dean as the situation at the Capitol deteriorated.

The National Pulse has previously reported that Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) uncovered new evidence regarding the involvement of federal enforcement in the January 6 riots. According to Higgins, federal agents were involved in pushing veterans groups and others into engaging in violence during the protest outside the Capitol.

President Trump had authorized the use of the National Guard days prior to the event, over concerns that AntiFa and other far-left actors would hijack the peaceful protests for nefarious ends. This, in fact, did happen. and was even pre-planned.

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17 minutes ago
Economy
News

Florida Restricts Welfare Spending on Porn, Cigarettes, Vapes, and Other Non-Essential Purchases.

Florida sets a national precedent by restricting taxpayer-funded welfare benefits from being used on luxury and non-essential items, aiming to ensure accountability and proper support for low-income families.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED:  Florida has become the first state in America to restrict Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) benefits from being used to purchase tattoos, vaping products, pornography, and other non-essential goods and services. Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced on August 24 that the state will amend its Temporary Assistance for Needy Families plan governing cash aid distributed through EBT cards.
📺 DETAIL: Under the new rules, recipients will be prohibited from using TCA funds for tobacco, nicotine products, vaping products, drugs, pornography, video games, entertainment tickets, theme park admissions, tattoos, spa services, tanning, and psychic services. Florida already prohibits EBT cards from being used to purchase alcohol or make payments at adult-entertainment venues, casinos, and commercial bingo halls. DeSantis said taxpayer-funded assistance should help families afford necessities such as food, utilities, and clothing while helping recipients move toward independence. The changes will align TCA restrictions with Florida’s recent SNAP limits on soda, energy drinks, candy, and ultra-processed desserts. The state will implement the new restrictions in phases, beginning with SNAP-authorized retailers before expanding transaction-level controls. Federal officials said they hope other states will follow Florida’s example, with Administration for Children and Families Assistant Secretary Alex Adams calling the approach a potential “best practice.”
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Taxpayer-funded assistance should help families put food on the table, keep the lights on, purchase clothing, provide for their children, and overcome barriers on the path toward independence.” – Ron DeSantis
🎯 IMPACT: The policy could strengthen Florida’s push to increase oversight of taxpayer-funded assistance while sparking a broader national debate over how welfare benefits should be regulated. If other states adopt similar restrictions, the move could reshape welfare policy by placing greater emphasis on directing public assistance toward basic necessities and away from discretionary spending on luxuries.

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1 hour ago
Election Integrity
News

Obama Judge Blocks Trump’s Mail-In Voting Reforms Again.

A federal judge has temporarily halted the enforcement of new USPS requirements aimed at bolstering mail-in ballot security, setting up a legal battle over election integrity.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge in Boston, appointed by former President Barack Obama, issued a 14-day temporary restraining order blocking the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from enforcing new mail-in voting rules ahead of the November midterm elections. The USPS rules required states to submit ballot envelope designs for federal approval, to include trackable barcodes, and to upload voter data to a federal clearinghouse to verify eligibility to vote.
📺 DETAIL: The blocked rules stem from an executive order signed by President Donald J. Trump in March, aimed at enhancing election security and preventing illegal voting. A coalition of 24 state attorneys general and so-called voting rights groups challenged the rules, arguing they exceed federal authority over state-run elections. Judge Indira Talwani ruled that the states faced “irreparable harm” from compliance with the regulations, which she suggested were unconstitutional.
🎯 IMPACT: The Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to appeal the ruling, potentially escalating the case to the Supreme Court. This legal battle could influence mail-in voting procedures and broader debates over election security ahead of the midterms. Critics argue that the decision undermines efforts to safeguard electoral integrity.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The Executive Order functions only to direct the President’s subordinates to take appropriate and lawful action to implement the President’s policy objectives. By stopping the relevant agencies and officials from implementing that Order with respect to the November 2026 federal election, the injunction operates as ‘an improper intrusion by a federal court into the workings of a coordinate branch of the Government.’” – Solicitor General D. John Sauer, putting the administration’s case against the injunction to the Supreme Court
📺 FLASHBACK: Just days before the ruling, the Supreme Court had lifted a previous injunction against President Trump’s executive order, granting his administration a procedural victory in the fight over election integrity measures.

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3 hours ago
Crime
News
World

Police in Diverse European Capital Struggling to Recruit as 40% Fail Language Test.

Four in 10 applicants for Berlin Police are failing mandatory German language tests, underscoring the lack of integration among newcomers and raising security concerns for social cohesion in the German capital.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Berlin Police is struggling to recruit new personnel, with 40 percent of applicants failing the German language tests.
📺 DETAIL: Among the 240 recruits who began training in early 2025, over half required additional German-language tutoring. The high failure rate has been attributed to the high number of migrant applicants. According to force data, 37 percent of Berlin police officers are from migrant backgrounds, the highest share of any force in Germany. Despite attempts to fill vacancies with migrants, 25 percent of entry-level posts remain unfilled. This follows a 2024 study conducted by Germany’s Federal Statistical Office, the equivalent of the United States’ Census Bureau, which revealed that 15.5 million people in Germany primarily or exclusively speak a foreign language at home. Specifically, out of the country’s 21.4 million first- and second-generation migrants, only 22 percent speak exclusively German at home, while 23 percent do not speak German at home at all. Berlin Police has warned that it cannot lower standards any more than it already has, citing the need for written communication and the ability to explain legal principles to the public.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We have applicants, but we also have high standards that we cannot lower. [As police officers] we have to explain our police actions day in and day out… and also possibly document things in writing.” – Police President Barbara Slowik Meisel
🎯 IMPACT: The recruitment challenges highlight the failure of migrant integration in Germany, particularly in its capital. The high rate of failure is likely to spark concern as Berlin is routinely targeted in Islamist terror attacks, meaning that a large security presence is required. For example, last month, an Islamist attack on Berlin Pride left one dead and at least 29 injured. The failure of migrant integration and ongoing security threats are among the reasons that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has topped several polls this year, including a record polling lead over the establishment parties.

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4 hours ago
Bonkers Britain
News

Almost $200 Million in Public Funding Funneled to Pro-Migration ‘Charities.’

Almost $200 million from National Lottery ticket sales in Britain has been funneled to pro-migration charities, sparking concerns over political neutrality in public funding.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Britain’s National Lottery is facing scrutiny over funding awarded to refugee, asylum, and migrant-focused organizations through its so-called Good Causes program. Lottery data shows that the equivalent of more than $194.5 million has gone to over 2,500 refugee-related projects since 1994, while a separate audit found $156 million was awarded to refugee, asylum seeker, and migrant projects between July 2021 and June 2026.
📺 DETAIL: Major recent recipients included Refugee Action, the British Refugee Council, the Scottish Refugee Council, Task Force Trust/Action Asylum, and the Refugee and Migrant Centre. Critics argue that their activities extend beyond humanitarian assistance into advocacy for more liberal immigration policies, citing campaigns focused on “anti-racism” and the supposed “right to move.” Funding rose sharply during the period examined, reaching $58.9 million in 2024/25 before another $26.7 million was distributed in the latest period.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “When you buy your lottery ticket every week, were you aware that millions of pounds were going to left-wing migrant activist charities?” – Martin Daubney
🎯 IMPACT: The controversy could increase pressure on the National Lottery to make its Good Causes funding more transparent and reconsider how money is allocated to organizations involved in immigration advocacy and other political activism. The scandal could fuel debate over whether public-facing institutions should fund groups whose policy positions are contentious among Lottery players and taxpayers, the vast majority of whom believe immigration has been too high.
📺 FLASHBACK: Since its inception, approximately 23 pence from every pound spent on a National Lottery ticket has been allocated to charitable causes. However, past audits have revealed similar concerns about the disproportionate funding of politically charged initiatives.

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14 hours ago
Corruption
News

Talarico Attends Fundraiser at Home of Fraudster Donor.

James Talarico, the Texas Democrat Senate candidate, faces scrutiny after attending a fundraiser at the home of a convicted fraudster who has donated thousands to his campaign.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign against political corruption is facing scrutiny after he attended a fundraiser at the home of a convicted fraudster who has contributed $7,000 to his campaign. The August 6 event was held at the DeSoto home of Thomas Merrill Gaubert, an 86-year-old former savings-and-loan owner and real estate developer who served three years in federal prison after being convicted of bankruptcy fraud and money laundering.
📺 DETAIL: Federal Election Commission (FEC) records show Gaubert donated $3,500 to Talarico in September 2025 and another $3,500 in March 2026. Photos from the fundraiser show Talarico speaking poolside while Gaubert was seated nearby and later posing for a photograph at the property. Prosecutors previously said Gaubert’s looting of Independent American Savings Association cost taxpayers roughly $500 million, though Gaubert maintained his innocence and blamed regulators for the institution’s collapse. The fundraiser was also co-hosted by criminal defense attorney Jacob Zachariah and was assisted by the Dallas County Democratic Party. The apparent association presents an awkward contrast for Talarico, who has repeatedly branded Republican candidates as corrupt while making anti-corruption a central theme of his own Senate campaign.
🎯 IMPACT: The controversy gives Republicans a potent line of attack against Talarico by showing his anti-corruption rhetoric is hypocritical in light of his fundraising ties to a convicted fraudster. With the Senate race considered a toss-up, the episode could weaken Talarico’s credibility among voters and provide GOP opponents with ammunition to argue that his condemnation of political corruption does not apply when the money is flowing into his campaign.

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14 hours ago
Crime
Data
News

Study Links Trans Ideology to Left-Wing Authoritarianism, Support for Political Violence.

A new study has established a correlation between support for gender ideology and left-wing authoritarianism, including support for political violence.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Support for gender ideology correlates with left-wing authoritarianism, according to a new study.
📺 DETAIL: Titled “Where the Clinic Meets the Movement: Does Gender Ideology Arm Left-Wing Authoritarian Psychology?,” the study was conducted by researchers from Rutgers University, the Network Contagion Research Institute, a non-profit focused on political violence, and the Manhattan Institute think tank. The study surveyed 1,208 U.S. adults. Researchers asked participants to respond to a series of statements to see where they ranked on the Clinical Gender Affirmation Scale (CGAS), a gauge that measures how strongly someone supports gender ideology. The statements used included: “failure to affirm a transgender person’s gender identity increases the risk of serious psychological distress,” “using a chosen name is a necessary form of support,” “people should be supported in expressing their transgender identity,” “parents should support their children’s transgender exploration,” and “using preferred pronouns is a necessary form of support.” Researchers then ranked the participants on the Left-Wing Authoritarianism (LWA) scale, a gauge that measures authoritarian attitudes, traits, and behaviors associated with leftism. A participant’s score was measured by factoring in political identity, belief in so-called “trans genocide,” the perceived threat posed by certain groups, and their willingness to justify six examples of political violence: killing President Donald J. Trump, killing Charlie Kirk, killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, committing arson attacks on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) buildings, committing property damage against the wealthy, and committing violence against police officers. The study concluded that CGAS and LWA were correlated. “These findings suggest that gender ideology is associated with LWA [left-wing authoritarianism] and willingness to justify political violence,” reads the study.
🎯 IMPACT: While the researchers emphasized that it focused on correlation rather than causation, the study substantiates claims that support for gender ideology is associated with a willingness to justify political violence. The study also shows how support for far-left political violence relies on a permission structure stemming from perceived victimhood. The study concludes: “Finally, broader research on perceived victimhood, moralization, and political violence suggests that identities organized around grievance, perceived victimization, and injustice, when paired with authoritarian or punitive dispositions, can predict support for anti-democratic or violent political action… Taken together, these literatures suggest a common mechanism: ideological content that names an oppressor class, certifies ongoing victimization, and locates remedy in coercive institutional or social action which may supply authoritarian psychology with morally justified targets.”
📺 FLASHBACK: Back in May, the White House released a new strategy to counteract transgender extremism and anarchism as well as secular political groups more broadly. “We will use all the tools constitutionally available to us to map them at home, identify their membership… and use law enforcement tools to cripple them operationally before they can maim or kill the innocent,” said Sebastian Gorka, Senior Director for Counterterrorism.

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15 hours ago
Media
News

Canadian Public Broadcaster Tells Journalists Not to Call 9/11 a ‘Terrorist Attack.’

A leaked memo from Canada’s public broadcaster, the CBC, instructing staff to avoid labeling the September 11 attacks as “terrorist attacks” has sparked outrage and accusations of historical revisionism.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) has reportedly instructed journalists not to describe the September 11, 2001, attacks as “terrorist attacks,” according to a memo obtained by the Toronto Sun. The guidance, issued by Egyptian-born Senior Director of Journalistic Standards and Public Trust Basem Boshra, instead instructs reporters to say “hijackings led to passenger jet crashes.”
📺 DETAIL: The memo reportedly makes no direct reference to the attacks being part of a coordinated terrorist plot that killed nearly 3,000 people. Conservative critics have condemned the guidance, arguing that avoiding the term “terrorism” sanitizes the historical record and dishonors victims, survivors, and first responders. The memo was reportedly confirmed by reporters at the National Post. The CBC is publicly funded, making the wording of its coverage particularly significant as the 25th anniversary of the attacks approaches. On September 11, 2001, four commercial airplanes were hijacked by al-Qaeda terrorists, with three deliberately crashed into the World Trade Center and Pentagon and a fourth crashing in Pennsylvania after passengers attempted to regain control. Twenty-four Canadians were among the fatalities.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Refusing to call it an act of terrorism dishonors the victims, their families, the survivors, and the first responders who witnessed the horrors of that day. 9/11 was an act of terrorism. Full stop.” – Canadian lawmaker Rachael Thomas
🎯 IMPACT:  The controversy could intensify criticism of the publicly funded CBC and fuel accusations that progressive media institutions are softening or rewriting accounts of radical Islamic terrorism.

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18 hours ago
Immigration
News
Religion

Dearborn Sheikh Declares America Has ‘No Civilization,’ Urges Muslims to Rebuild it on Islamic Foundations.

A Muslim leader in Dearborn, Michigan, has hailed the rise of Islam across the United States and vowed that Muslims will turn the U.S. into an Islamic country.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: An Islamic sheikh in Dearborn, Michigan, has called for the Islamification of the United States.
📺 DETAIL: Sheikh Ibrahim Yassine, a scholar at the Islamic Institute of America, a mosque in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, declared that Islam is “coming to America” and that Muslims will “build America” in their image. The remarks were made during a sermon on August 14, during which he praised the growth of Islam in the United States. Yassine claimed that the spread of Islam across the country would promote “reason,” “logic,” and “moral values.” Yassine also criticized President Donald J. Trump, whom he accused of having a “sick mentality” and of being “stupid and crazy.” Yassine has also praised the late Supreme Leader of Iran Ali Khamenei as “pious” and “humble” and congratulated current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on succeeding his father. “I would like to congratulate us and the whole Shiite Islamic nation on the election of Mojtaba Khamenei,” said Yassine. Yassine has also called for the annihilation of Israel, saying, “Allah has promised that this plundering entity will be annihilated, and it must be annihilated, by the efforts of the believers.”
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We will build America on the basis of moral civilization and Islam… What they have is no civilization. It is nothing but worldly life, nothing but technology. For them, civilization means killing nations and plundering their resources, even if it means killing all the people.” – Sheikh Ibrahim Yassine
🎯 IMPACT: The remarks have underscored the growing influence of Islam in America. It also shows that prominent religious leaders in the Muslim community in the United States are seeking to politically and culturally transform the country to align with Islam, raising questions about integration.
📺 FLASHBACK: Back in March, it was revealed that Democrat Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed avoided commenting on the assassination of the former Ayatollah to avoid offending Muslims in Dearborn. “There are a lot of people in Dearborn who are sad today. So, like, I just don’t want to comment on Khamenei at all,” said El-Sayed at the time. The National Pulse Editor-in-Chief Raheem Kassam first warned about the cultural, demographic, and religious transformation of Dearborn in No Go Zones: How Sharia Law Is Coming to a Neighborhood Near You, in 2017.

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19 hours ago
News

Blow to Dems as Federal Appeals Court Overturns Ruling Against Redistricting.

A federal appeals court has vacated a ruling that blocked Georgia’s new voting maps, sending the case back for reconsideration under stricter standards established by a recent Supreme Court decision.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has vacated a lower court’s ruling that Georgia’s post-2020 voting maps violated the Voting Rights Act, sending the case back for reconsideration under new legal standards. This decision means Georgia’s current district maps will remain in place for now.
📺 DETAIL: The case was initially decided by U.S. District Judge Steve Jones, a Barack Obama appointee, who ruled that Georgia’s maps diluted the voting strength of black voters and ordered additional majority-black districts, benefiting the Democrats. However, the Eleventh Circuit’s decision follows the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2026 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, which effectively nullified portions of the Voting Rights Act mandating majority-minority districts as unconstitutional racial gerrymandering.
🎯 IMPACT: The ruling represents a procedural victory for Georgia Republicans, as it allows the redistricted maps to stand, at least for now. It also sets a higher legal bar for future challenges to redistricted maps, requiring plaintiffs to meet stricter standards under the new Callais framework.
📺 FLASHBACK: In late 2023, Judge Jones ruled against Georgia’s maps, alleging violations of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The Supreme Court’s 2026 Callais decision, however, introduced stricter requirements, including proving intentional racial discrimination.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The Section 2 landscape is different now than it was when Georgia filed its appeal,” the Eleventh Circuit panel wrote, emphasizing the need for the district court to re-evaluate the case under the updated legal framework.

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20 hours ago
Bonkers Britain
NatSec
News

British Security Service Bans White People from Internship Program.

Britain’s Security Service (MI5) has barred white applicants from its internship program, sparking concerns about anti-white racism.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Britain’s domestic intelligence agency has barred white applicants from its summer internship program.
📺 DETAIL: The agency’s summer internship program only allows applications from “black, Asian, mixed heritage or ethnic minority backgrounds” who are also from “socially or economically disadvantaged backgrounds.” The internship applies to applicants in their final or penultimate year at university during the 2026/27 academic year. The intelligence agency has defended the program, stating it aims to address underrepresentation and “increase diversity.” “We’re confining the applications for this internship to those within this demographic due to a current underrepresentation in our workforce,” reads the guidance concerning MI5’s program. The program has been running since 2023 and has faced repeated backlash for its anti-white criteria. The program is permitted by the “positive action” provisions of the Equality Act of 2010, which allow organizations to implement measures to boost diversity in the workplace, such as providing internships and early career training exclusively to supposedly underrepresented groups. The Equality Act has long been criticized for being anti-meritocratic and functioning as a form of anti-white discrimination. Similar programs have been conducted by MI6, Britain’s equivalent of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and by Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), Britain’s equivalent of the National Security Agency (NSA).
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Yet again, taxpayer funds are being used to fuel a culture of anti-white prejudice across the public sector. It’s racism. It’s wrong. Only Reform will bring meritocracy back to our institutions. We’ll ensure that nobody is discriminated against based on the colour of their skin,” commented Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage.
🎯 IMPACT: The controversy has reignited debates over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public institutions. This represents a broad pattern of DEI being utilized by the country’s intelligence community, sparking concerns that focusing on diversity rather than merit and while actively discriminating against the white population weakens Britain internally and poses threats to national security and social cohesion. Back in June, Farage warned that similar initiatives risk weakening Britain’s military. That same month, the Reform leader warned that DEI was putting the country on the “road to disaster.”

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