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August 29, 2025
Immigration
News

Open Borders Kill: At Least 49 Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A boat carrying migrants towards Europe capsized off the coast of Mauritania, leaving at least 49 dead and around 100 missing.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The passengers were primarily Gambian and Senegalese nationals attempting to reach Spain’s Canary Islands.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on August 26, approximately 37 miles north of Nouakchott, Mauritania.

🎯IMPACT: The drownings highlight the dangerousness of Europe’s permissive attitude towards illegal immigration, encouraging migrants to make hazardous journeys in the knowledge that they are unlikely to be detained and deported once they arrive.

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At least 49 migrants have died and around 100 more are missing after a dugout canoe capsized off the coast of Mauritania while heading toward Spain’s Canary Islands, a key gateway for illegal immigration into Europe. Mauritanian coastguards confirmed that 17 individuals were rescued, and search operations are still underway.

The vessel, which survivors say departed from Gambia six days earlier, was carrying approximately 160 migrants, primarily Gambian and Senegalese nationals, when it overturned off Nouakchott, the Mauritanian capital. According to coastguard officials, the boat capsized late Tuesday night after passengers, spotting lights from a nearby coastal town, moved to one side, causing the vessel to destabilize and flip.

The incident occurred along the increasingly trafficked and notoriously deadly Atlantic migration route from West Africa to the Canary Islands. This route has become one of the most popular and dangerous paths to Europe. More than half of migrant deaths worldwide result from drowning during illegal sea crossings, with the Canary Islands route accounting for a significant portion of those fatalities.

This incident highlights the threat to life posed by Europe’s permissive attitude towards illegal immigration, with the knowledge that they are unlikely to be detained and deported once they arrive, encouraging many migrants to embark on hazardous journeys.

Notably, the West African migration route to the Canary Islands has seen a dramatic rise recently. In 2024, illegal immigration along this route surged by 541 percent over a two-month period, overwhelming local Spanish authorities.

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Economy
War

WATCH: Trump Dismisses Concerns Over Gas Prices: ‘Not Very High.’

President Trump has insisted that gas prices are “not very high,” despite an apparent surge in fuel costs since the onset of the Iran war.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump insisted that gas prices are “not very high” during a press briefing on Thursday, despite fuel costs surging since the onset of the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key supply route for energy and fertilizer. Overall, gas prices are up 49 percent since the start of 2026, largely due to the Iran conflict.
📺 DETAIL: Gas prices, which were $2.75 per gallon at the beginning of 2026, have risen to an average of $4.093 per gallon, with diesel prices climbing to $5.65 per gallon. A recent two-week ceasefire in the Iran war has led to a minor decrease of seven cents per gallon. Notably, a recent Quinnipiac poll reveals that 65 percent of voters attribute the rise in gas prices to President Trump.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “[Gas prices are] not very high, if you look at what they were supposed to be in order to get rid of a nuclear weapon… The stock market’s up, everything’s doing really well, and the big thing we had to do is make sure that Iran does not have a nuclear weapon.” – President Donald J. Trump
🎯 IMPACT: The spike in gas prices has put financial pressure on many Americans, with many voters expressing dissatisfaction with the administration’s economic performance. Last month, polling found 66 percent of independents—arguably the most critical voting bloc in the U.S.—believe the Trump administration is “focused too little” on domestic matters relative to foreign policy, which could harm the GOP in the upcoming midterm elections.

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39 minutes ago
Media
News

Lefty NPR Gets $113 Million in Mega-Donations. Meanwhile, On The Right…

National Public Radio (NPR) has received two massive donations from an Obama Foundation board member and an anonymous donor totaling over $100 million dollars, following cuts to the broadcaster’s federal funding by Congress. Meanwhile, real news sites like The National Pulse require your support.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: NPR has received two mega-donations totaling $113 million after the broadcaster lost all of its federal funding. While the federal funding cut amounted to only around two percent of NPR’s annual budget, it still proved to be a significant blow to local stations.
👤 WHO WAS INVOLVED: Obama Foundation board member Connie Ballmer, the wife of former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, contributed $80 million, while an anonymous donor provided $33 million. Ballmer is also a former NPR Foundation board member.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “I support NPR because an informed public is the bedrock of our society, and democracy requires strong, independent journalism,” said Ballmer.
📺 DETAIL:  The funding comes at a critical time after Congress eliminated about $1.1 billion in federal support for public media, putting financial strain on NPR and local stations. The money is intended to strengthen collaboration across stations, improve how NPR delivers content, and adapt to how audiences consume news across platforms. Despite the scale of the gifts, NPR executives emphasized they cannot fully replace the loss of federal funding, which has already led to layoffs and financial pressure across the system. Local public radio stations have been hit particularly hard, with many losing around 10 percent of their budgets. NPR says the donations are meant as long-term “catalytic investments” to help ensure the network’s viability and evolution over the next several decades.
🎯 IMPACT: These donations aim to fill the financial gap left by Congress’s decision to eliminate $1.1 billion in federal funding for partisan public media, which caused budget cuts and layoffs across the system.

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1 hour ago
News

Trump Administration Unveils Tariff Refund Portal.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will open an online portal allowing businesses to request refunds for tariffs deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will launch a Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal on April 20, enabling businesses to request refunds for tariffs ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. The Court determined in February that tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by the Trump administration were unlawful, potentially entitling businesses to refunds totaling up to $175 billion.
📺 DETAIL: The CAPE portal will allow businesses and customs brokers to submit claims for refunds, but the process is not automatic. Refunds are limited to “unliquidated tariffs” or those finalized within the last 80 days. Businesses must navigate a complex process, including submitting accurate documentation, to receive refunds.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “CAPE will simplify International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) duty refund requests made pursuant to court order and in accordance with appropriate statutory authority by providing an electronic pathway to submit valid IEEPA duty refund claims.” – CBP statement
🎯 IMPACT: While up to $127 billion in refunds may be processed initially, businesses face significant administrative hurdles, including potential delays caused by errors in claims. Some companies may opt to sell their claims to financial firms to avoid the lengthy refund process. The effort highlights ongoing challenges in addressing the consequences of the Supreme Court’s ruling on IEEPA tariffs.
📺 FLASHBACK: The Supreme Court’s February ruling struck down tariffs imposed under IEEPA, which the Trump administration used to levy duties on imports deemed to be taking advantage of the U.S. The decision triggered thousands of lawsuits seeking refunds from the Court of International Trade. The Trump administration has been rapidly rebuilding its tariff regime using alternative legislation, such as the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

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2 hours ago
Crime
News

DNI Gabbard Issues Criminal Referrals for Inspector General and ‘Whistleblower’ Involved in Trump Impeachment.

Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard has issued criminal referrals against key figures in President Trump’s first impeachment, reigniting scrutiny of the events surrounding the 2019 inquiry.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard has issued criminal referrals to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for two people involved in the impeachment inquiry into President Donald J. Trump in 2019. These referrals target a so-called whistleblower and former Intelligence Community Inspector General Michael Atkinson, although their specific alleged crimes remain undisclosed so far.
📺 DETAIL: The Justice Department will ultimately decide whether to open a criminal investigation, as referrals themselves do not guarantee prosecution. Gabbard has recently criticized how the original whistleblower complaint was handled, particularly by the intelligence community’s inspector general. The whistleblower’s complaint centered on a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which led to impeachment proceedings pushed by the Democrats. Gabbard has released documents she says show misconduct or procedural failures in how that complaint was processed. Supporters of the move argue it secures accountability for wrongdoing in the impeachment process.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Deep state actors concocted a false narrative that Congress used to usurp the will of the American people and impeach duly-elected President [Donald Trump] in 2019.” – Tulsi Gabbard
🎯 IMPACT: The referrals will likely reignite debates over the dubious legitimacy of the 2019 impeachment and the role of intelligence officials in how the impeachment process was orchestrated. Though Trump was acquitted in a Senate trial, the potential prosecutions could deter future spurious impeachments. The Justice Department has not yet announced whether it will act on the referrals.

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2 hours ago
News

Pope’s MAGA Brother Targeted by Bomb Threat.

A bomb threat at the home of Pope Leo XIV’s brother in Illinois was found to be a hoax after a police investigation.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A bomb threat was reported at the home of Pope Leo XIV’s brother, Louis Prevost, in New Lenox, Illinois. A supporter of President Donald J. Trump, the Pope’s brother had been praised by the President earlier this week, amid a dispute between the administration and the pontiff over crime and U.S. military action in Latin America and the Middle East. 
📰 DETAIL: The New Lenox Police Department conducted a thorough search using bomb-sniffing K-9s and found no evidence of an explosive device, concluding that the bomb threat was a hoax. Residents were evacuated as a precaution but have since returned home. The incident is under investigation to determine the source of the false report.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The incident remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the origin of the report,” the New Lenox Police Department said in a statement, adding, “Making false reports of this nature is a serious offense and may result in criminal charges.”
🎯 IMPACT: The false bomb threat disrupted the local community, prompting evacuations and a police investigation, highlighting the serious nature of such false reports. Notably, it comes amid an escalating dispute between the Trump administration, which Prevost supports, and the Pope, who has been making thinly-veiled public criticisms of U.S. foreign policy. 
👀 FLASHBACK: Earlier this week, President Trump praised Prevost on his Truth Social platform, writing, “I like his brother Louis much better than I like him, because Louis is all MAGA. He gets it, and Leo doesn’t.”

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3 hours ago
News
Politics

Mamdani’s Wife Apologizes for Social Media Posts Praising Terrorists and Using Slurs.

Rama Duwaji, the wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D), has apologized for controversial social media posts praising Palestinian terrorists and using racial slurs.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Rama Duwaji, wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D), issued a public apology for old social media posts where she praised Palestinian terrorists and used offensive language, including racial slurs.
📺 DETAIL: Posts from Duwaji’s past were exposed in March, including one celebrating Shadia Abu Ghazaleh, an aircraft hijacker and member of the U.S.-designated terrorist group Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). Other posts included a racial slur for black people. Her X (formerly Twitter) and Tumblr accounts were deleted following the exposé. Duwaji, an artist, has also faced scrutiny for providing art for an essay by an author who praised October 7 and referred to “Jewish supremacist vampires.” Duwaji’s Instagram account has also been observed liking posts celebrating the October 7 attacks.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “When a tabloid recently published old tweets I wrote as a teenager, I felt a lot of shame being confronted with language I used that is so harmful to others; being 15 doesn’t excuse it.” – Rama Duwaji
🎯 IMPACT: Duwaji’s apology has reignited scrutiny of her and her Uganda-born Twelver Muslim husband, Zohran Mamdani, particularly regarding their views on Israel and the Middle East. The posts raise concerns for Jews in New York City and the influence Mamdani and his wife may have on various policies, considering his office.

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4 hours ago
Health

Covid Vaccines Were ‘Political,’ Not Led by Clinical Advice, Govt Inquiry Finds.

The official COVID-19 inquiry in the United Kingdom—roughly equivalent to a U.S. congressional investigation or special commission—has revealed that mandatory vaccination policies were driven by political factors rather than medical evidence.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Britain’s official COVID-19 inquiry has reported that the country’s mandatory vaccination policies were “political and not led by clinical advice,” exacerbating distrust of a health care system that nearly collapsed during the pandemic.
📺 DETAIL:  The inquiry report warns that rebuilding trust will be critical before any future pandemic. The inquiry also criticized the system for inadequately compensating people harmed by vaccines, recommending higher payouts and reforms. The findings come as part of a wider investigation into Britain’s pandemic response, which has already warned that the socialized National Health Service (NHS) came close to being overwhelmed. Experts involved in the inquiry stress that lessons from the pandemic must lead to stronger preparation and clearer communication strategies. The British government mandated vaccines for healthcare workers and required vaccination passports to enter certain venues and travel overseas.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “While the majority of people took up the offer of vaccination, when it was made, there was lower uptake within communities in areas of higher deprivation and in some ethnic minority communities. For many, their concerns centered on the safety of vaccines and possible side effects.” – Inquiry Chairwoman Baroness Heather Hallett.
🎯 IMPACT: Confirmation that the British government prioritizes political considerations over science when imposing measures such as mandatory vaccinations has further eroded public trust in government and the national health care system. On compensation for the vaccine-injured, Baroness Hallett criticized the government’s decision to restrict the relatively low compensation payouts to victims deemed at least 60 percent disabled and recommended changes, as the status quo leaves “those people with a significant injury that affects how they live, but does not meet the 60 percent threshold, with nothing.”

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5 hours ago
News

Israeli-American Adelson Hands $40 Million to GOP Midterm Efforts.

Israeli-American Miriam Adelson has emerged as the top donor for GOP super PACs as the 2026 midterm elections approach.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings reveal that Miriam Adelson, the Tel Aviv-born widow of Israeli-American billionaire Sheldon Adelson, is the largest donor to Republican Party super PACs in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections, donating $30 million to the Senate Leadership Fund and $10 million to the Congressional Leadership Fund. Meanwhile, Budapest-born billionaire George Soros is the largest donor to Democrat super PACs.
📰 DETAIL: Adelson is a strong supporter of Israel and its military actions in the Middle East. The Senate Leadership Fund bankrolls Republican Senate candidates, while the Congressional Leadership Fund backs Republican House candidates. All told, the two super PACs raised over $110 million. On the other side of the aisle, Soros poured $50 million into his Democracy PAC, which later allocated $9 million to the Senate Majority PAC, which backs Democrat Senate candidates.
🎯 IMPACT: Adelson’s substantial donations may influence the stance of Republican lawmakers and candidates on the Iran war, at a time when the conflict and the U.S.-Israeli alliance more generally are dividing the party’s base. Polling by the Democracy Institute shows 52 percent of GOP voters oppose the war, and 51 percent of GOP voters believe Israel has too much influence over U.S. foreign policy. These sentiments are even stronger among voters generally, suggesting a strong pro-war, pro-Israel stance during the midterms could harm the party’s electoral prospects.
💬 FLASHBACK: “I’m gonna get her in trouble with this, but I actually asked her once, ‘So Miriam, I know you love Israel. What do you love more, the United States or Israel?’ She refused to answer. That means, that might mean Israel.” – President Donald J. Trump, speaking in Israel in 2025.

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6 hours ago
Bonkers Britain
Crime
Immigration

Knife-Wielding Boat Migrant Attempts to Break Into Israeli Embassy in London.

A migrant from Kuwait who crossed into Britain illegally on a small boat is on trial for allegedly attempting a terror attack at the Israeli Embassy in London, trying to jump its fence armed with two knives.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Abdullah Albadri, a 34-year-old Kuwaiti migrant, allegedly attempted to break into the Israeli Embassy in London while carrying two knives in April 2025. Prosecutors say Albadri intended to carry out a terror attack in relation to the Israel-Gaza conflict, citing a suspected martyrdom note and his own statements to police.
📺 DETAIL: Albadri was stopped by armed police just before gaining entry, with officers later finding a handwritten “martyrdom note” among his belongings. The court heard he wanted to “send a message,” referencing Gaza. Prosecutors argue the note, weapons, and phone evidence show he intended to carry out a suicide attack. Albadri denies preparing a terrorist act and claims the knives were for personal use because he was homeless.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “I will not go back on my decision to go in the cause of Allah… to stand up to the enemies in order to support the religion of Allah Almighty.” – Handwritten note allegedly sent by Albadri to his mother.
💬 SECONDARY QUOTE: “The existence and contents of his suspected martyrdom note, along with his possession of two knives, and material downloaded from his mobile phone, demonstrate his intention to use violence against people inside the Israeli embassy and sacrifice his own life in the process, to die, in his words, ‘for the glory of God’.” – Prosecutor Catherine Pattison.
🎯 IMPACT: The court was told Albadri first arrived in the United Kingdom by small boat in 2021, left, and returned on another small boat in 2025. He had an asylum claim rejected shortly before the embassy incident. Boat migrants in Britain, who are often put up in hotels to live, have been behind a number of crimes in recent years, with one report claiming that hundreds have been charged with serious crimes like assault and rape.

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6 hours ago
Crime
News

Democrat With Sex Assault Allegations Found Dead in Murder-Suicide.

Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax’s children were home when he carried out the murder-suicide at the family’s Annandale home.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax (D) fatally shot his estranged wife, Cerina, and then turned the gun on himself in their Annandale, Virginia, home early Thursday morning. Their teenage children, aged 14 and 16, were present in the house but were unharmed, according to Fairfax County Police.
📺 DETAIL: The couple, though separated, had been living under the same roof and were reportedly using separate bedrooms. Cerina had filed for divorce last year, with court proceedings still ongoing and a hearing scheduled for next week. Police believe recent court paperwork served to Fairfax may have triggered the attack. Officers had previously been called to the home in January over an alleged domestic dispute, which was determined to be unfounded. Fairfax served as Virginia’s lieutenant governor from 2018 to 2022 under the highly controversial Governor Ralph Northam and unsuccessfully ran for governor himself in 2021.
🎯 IMPACT: The murder-suicide leaves the couple’s two teenage children orphaned and raises questions about whether the authorities failed to act on previous warning signs of domestic violence and mental health challenges. Relatives and victim services are currently caring for the children.
📺 FLASHBACK: Fairfax’s political career was overshadowed by allegations of sexual assault in 2019 and again in 2021 during his gubernatorial campaign. His wife, Cerina, supported him publicly during that time, though their relationship later deteriorated.

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