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May 18, 2023
Jack Montgomery
News

BREAKING: Biden’s Transgender Hire Sam Brinton Arrested as ‘Fugitive from Justice’.

Sam Brinton – the “non binary” former Biden government official ousted after being exposed by The National Pulse – has been arrested as a “fugitive from justice”.

Brinton, an LGBTQ+ activist and drag queen who served at the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy, went by the alter ego “Sister Ray Dee O’Active”. He was exposed by The National Pulse for, among other things, defending the website rentboy.com, which was shut down in August 2015 after a raid related to underage prostitution.

The Mail reports: “Brinton was arrested at approximately 10 p.m. last night in [his] home on College Parkway. [He is] being held in the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit on a no-bond status as they await an extradition hearing.”

A neighbor also reportedly told The Daily Wire website that “four unmarked police showed up last night, they would not let his spouse Kevin leave. After about an hour Sam Brinton was escorted out in handcuffs.”

Brinton lost his job after his habit of stealing women’s clothing from airport luggage carousels during work trips was revealed, and reports indicate he has now been arrested at his home in Maryland.

The National Pulse was able to discover that, during his time as a Biden official, Brinton was among the top one per cent of federal employees in terms of his salary. He also enjoyed top level “Q clearance”, giving him access to classified information “which reasonably could be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to the national security” if it was leaked.

Sam Brinton is or at least was a member of the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence drag queen society, which has declared Dr. Anthony Fauci – a.k.a. “Daddy Fauci” – a “saint”.

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UK

Police Probe Death of Legendary Reform Politician Ann Widdecombe.

Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP and government minister turned Brexit and Reform UK party figure, was found dead at her home, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in Dartmoor, England, reportedly with a serious head wound. Police are investigating the circumstances of her death, considering both accidental and foul play possibilities. Significantly, a number of leftists online celebrated her death and expressed hope that it was “painful.”
📰 DETAIL: Widdecombe served as a Conservative Party Member of Parliament (MP) from 1987 to 2010, holding several government and Shadow Cabinet positions. A committed Christian, she later became a television personality, notably appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother, earning public admiration as an uncompromising, larger-than-life character. She later joined Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party to help push through Britain’s exit from the European Union (EU), and served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP). She remained in the party after it transitioned into its current form as Reform UK, serving as a spokeswoman for the party on immigration and justice. “She played a decisive role in getting Brexit over the line and will be missed by us all,” Farage wrote in a social media post paying tribute to the legendary politician.
🎯 IMPACT: The investigation into Widdecombe’s death could have significant implications, particularly if foul play is determined. Notably, leftist figures have cheered her death, principally because she refused to deny her traditional Christian beliefs on abortion, homosexuality, and other social issues, branding her “deplorable,” “bigoted,” and offering mock condolences such as “Rest in Torture.” Some expressed hope she experienced an “extremely painful death,” while others attacked her family and said they should “rot.”
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Her life and career were driven by her strong Christian values and commitment to public service.” – Widdecombe’s Cloud9 Management representatives

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58 minutes ago
Crime
Immigration
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Minneapolis Daycare Owner Admits to $4.6 Million Fraud Scheme.

A Minneapolis daycare owner admitted to stealing millions through fraudulent claims tied to federal and state assistance programs, exposing significant vulnerabilities in public-benefits oversight.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Fahima Egeh Mahamud, the former CEO of Future Leaders Early Learning Center in Minneapolis, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States. She admitted to stealing over $4.6 million by submitting approximately 13,000 fraudulent reimbursement claims through Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program and the federal Child Nutrition Program.
📺 DETAIL: Mahamud’s daycare, located near George Floyd Square, falsely claimed to have served thousands of meals to children, including documentation alleging two meals a day for 1,000 children, seven days a week. Federal prosecutors revealed that while the daycare received over $850,000 in federal nutrition funds in just six months, only a small portion was used to purchase food. The case is part of the larger Feeding Our Future fraud scandal, which has implicated nearly 100 people, often from the Somali community, in submitting false claims for meals that were never provided.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Recent reports and law enforcement actions have exposed unprecedented levels of Medicaid fraud in the State of Minnesota and other states.” – House Energy and Commerce Committee
🎯 IMPACT: Mahamud’s guilty plea underscores the systemic vulnerabilities in federal and state assistance programs, prompting calls for stricter oversight and reforms. Independent investigations, such as those by journalist Nick Shirley—who featured Mahamud in one of his fraud documentaries—have shed light on fraud that government agencies failed to uncover, spurring renewed scrutiny of public-benefits programs nationwide and a nationwide anti-fraud drive led by Vice President J.D. Vance.
📺 FLASHBACK: The Feeding Our Future scandal, exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, involved widespread fraud in Minnesota’s public-benefits programs, with defendants accused of falsifying records and overbilling for services never provided. Minnesota Democrats, including Governor Tim Walz, have been accused by whistleblowers of turning a blind eye to the scandal and retaliating against officials who pressed the issue, prompting Vance to make a criminal referral to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

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War

Strait of Hormuz Traffic Plummets Amid Renewed Iran Strikes.

Shipping through the critical Strait of Hormuz has been cut in half following escalating military strikes between the U.S. and Iran, threatening global energy supplies and economic stability.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for Middle Eastern oil, natural gas, and fertilizer exports, has drastically reduced following a series of strikes between the U.S. and Iran. Only 23 cargo ships passed through the critical waterway on Wednesday, against a prior daily average of 138.
📺 DETAIL: The escalation began after Iran attacked three commercial vessels near Oman, which lies across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran, prompting two days of heavy retaliatory U.S. strikes against Iranian fast boats, drone facilities, and other infrastructure. In response, Iran launched missile attacks on U.S. military bases and U.S. allies across the Middle East, further destabilizing the region. A previous memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran had committed Tehran to ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, beginning to demine it, and engaging in dialogue with Oman, but its attacks violated that agreement.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz. Since early May, U.S. forces have helped facilitate the successful transit of more than 800 commercial vessels and 380 million barrels of crude oil through the vital international trade corridor,” U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) insisted in a statement published to X (formerly Twitter).
🎯 IMPACT: The reduction in shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route, is spiking international oil prices, as international supplies seem to be under threat once again. President Donald J. Trump has suggested that the U.S. ceasefire with Iran is “over,” as its negotiators are not trustworthy and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), arguably the leading power structure in the country, are “scum.”

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14 hours ago
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Immigration
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Illegal Aliens Convicted of Running High-Tech, Multi-State Burglary Operation.

Four Colombian nationals have been sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating a targeted burglary operation primarily against Asian American small business owners in Washington and Oregon, employing advanced tactics to avoid detection.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Four Colombian nationals were sentenced to federal and state prison terms for a sophisticated burglary conspiracy targeting mostly Asian American business owners in Washington and Oregon. The group used advanced tools and methods, including Wi-Fi jammers and detailed surveillance, to carry out their crimes.
📺 DETAIL: The crew traveled from California via Nevada and Idaho and rented short-term vacation properties as operational bases while researching and surveilling their targets. They mainly targeted Asian American small business owners, breaking into homes by shattering glass doors and stealing valuables such as cash, jewelry, and travel documents. Authorities unraveled the operation after a burglary in Salem, Oregon, led detectives to a rental property where evidence of the conspiracy was uncovered, including stolen items, Colombian travel documents, and digital evidence.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “When they carried out the burglaries, the defendants employed signal jamming technology, perimeter countersurveillance, and communicated on seven-way group calls. They then entered their victims’ homes by shattering glass doors. Once inside, they ransacked residences, stealing United States and foreign currency, jewelry, designer handbags, purses, wallets, travel documents, and other valuables. After the burglaries, the crew returned to their short-term rental to package the proceeds for transport, transfer, or transmittal back to California and Colombia.” – Department of Justice
🎯 IMPACT: Derinson Martinez-Grandas, Jhon Alexander Quintero, Steven Alexander Quiroga-Solano, and William Estiven Rodriguez-Gaviria received federal and state prison sentences ranging from 12 to 21 months, followed by supervised release and forfeiture of stolen property and equipment. The case highlights the vulnerability of small business owners to targeted crimes and the challenges of addressing organized foreign criminal operations.

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14 hours ago
Immigration
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Mexico is Suing ICE, Detention Centers Over Migrant Deaths.

Mexico’s government is escalating its response to migrant deaths in U.S. custody by pursuing legal actions against ICE and private detention centers.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Mexico’s Foreign Relations Secretariat announced legal actions against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and private detention centers following the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals in ICE custody or during operations in 2025 and 2026. The move includes both criminal complaints and civil lawsuits aimed at improving conditions in detention facilities.
📺 DETAIL: This announcement follows the recent death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot by ICE agents during an operation in Houston, Texas, after allegedly attempting to ram a police vehicle and run over an agent. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has directed officials to escalate the Mexican response, including filing complaints through U.S. legal channels and sending cease-and-desist letters to companies operating detention centers. Mexico also plans to collaborate with U.S. organizations and engage Congress to change U.S. policy.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We are moving beyond diplomatic matters to file complaints requesting that the cases be investigated in the penal field,” said Roberto Velasco Alvarez, Mexico’s Foreign Secretary.
🎯 IMPACT: The legal actions could strain U.S.-Mexico relations, particularly on immigration and border security issues, and assist U.S.-based pro-illegal immigrant activists accusing ICE and private detention centers of human rights abuses.

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14 hours ago
Economy
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Trump Targets Biden-Era Green Regulation Hurting Truckers, Farmers, and Consumers.

Changes to truck emissions regulations aim to reduce costs for the trucking industry, ease supply chain burdens, and address the effects of punitive Biden-era green policies.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration has proposed a rollback of Biden-era heavy-duty truck emissions regulations, projecting $12 billion in savings for the trucking industry. The changes aim to reduce costs for truckers, including up to $6,000 per new truck, while maintaining nearly 90 percent of the planned NOx emissions reductions.
📺 DETAIL: According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the proposal would reduce the cost of new trucks by as much as $6,000 and eliminate diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)-related engine deratements and speed restrictions, replacing them with warning alerts that allow operators to continue working until repairs can be made safely. EPA air chief Aaron Szabo said the current rules can force trucks and farm equipment into “limp mode” at speeds as low as five miles per hour because of DEF system faults, disrupting deliveries and agricultural operations during critical periods such as harvest. The proposal would also reduce emissions warranty requirements introduced under a 2023 rule while preserving nearly 90 percent of the planned nitrogen oxide emissions reductions and giving manufacturers more flexibility to meet the standards. Szabo argued the changes would improve vehicle reliability, reduce supply chain costs, and ultimately lower prices for American consumers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins welcomed the proposal, calling it a correction to what she described as government overreach and saying rural communities that depend on diesel-powered equipment would benefit from the savings. The proposal is part of President Donald J. Trump‘s broader effort to reverse Biden-era environmental regulations after returning to office, including policies that limited consumer choice by pushing a transition to electric vehicles.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “By making these trucks cheaper and more reliable, we are making sure that the supply chain stays as cheap as possible for the American people,” said EPA air chief Aaron Szabo.
🎯 IMPACT: If implemented, the proposal could alleviate supply chain costs, reduce operational disruptions for truckers and farmers, and provide financial relief to rural communities reliant on diesel-powered engines. The changes also reflect a broader effort by Trump to reverse Biden-era green regulations and restore consumer choice in the vehicle market.

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17 hours ago
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Court Accidentally Exposes Tyler Robinson’s Confession to Charlie Kirk Assassination.

An image of a handwritten note said to have been written by Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin to his transgender lover was accidentally shown in court on Thursday.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A preliminary hearing on Thursday revealed evidence linking Tyler Robinson to the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk. A burnt handwritten note recovered from Robinson’s residence, which was briefly shown to the public in error, suggested a premeditated plan to target Kirk, stating, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I took it.”
📺 DETAIL: During the hearing, Sergeant Jennifer Faumina of the State Bureau of Investigation testified about physical evidence collected, including engraved cartridge casings with messages such as “Hey fascist, catch” and “Bella Ciao,” a phrase linked to Antifa in Italy. A Dremel tool, ammunition, and shooting targets were also seized from Robinson’s residence. The court also reviewed a photo of a note left by Robinson for his transgender lover, Lance Twiggs, which was not supposed to be shown to the public but briefly appeared on courtroom cameras before being removed.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I took it. I don’t know if I will/have succeeded, but I had hoped to make it home to you.” – Excerpt from Robinson’s note.
🎯 IMPACT: The evidence presented suggests an ideologically and politically motivated assassination, raising concerns about rising far-left violence against conservative figures. Just days ago, multiple Antifa members were convicted of terrorism in a first-of-a-kind series of prosecutions, over a sniper ambush on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility.
📺 FLASHBACK: Robinson’s legal team, which had resisted allowing court proceedings to be televised at all, will likely attempt to use the leak to undermine the viability of any trial.

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18 hours ago
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SCOTUS

Trump Petitions Supreme Court for Rehearing on Birthright Citizenship Amid ‘Birth Package’ Billboards Scandal.

President Donald J. Trump has vowed to challenge a Supreme Court decision striking down his executive order on birthright citizenship, citing concerns over foreign nationals exploiting the policy.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced his intention to request a rehearing by the U.S. Supreme Court after it struck down his executive order restricting birthright citizenship. Trump argued that the decision enables exploitation of U.S. citizenship laws, pointing to reports of hospitals advertising childbirth packages to foreign nationals near the southern border.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “This miscarriage of justice will destroy America if they don’t change their absolutely insane decision.” – Donald Trump
🎯 IMPACT: If left unaddressed, Trump warned, the ruling could lead to widespread exploitation of birthright citizenship, undermining immigration laws and creating a financial incentive for foreign nationals to misuse the system. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has also launched an investigation into related hospital advertising practices.
📰 DETAIL: Trump’s comments highlighted reports of billboards from Mission Regional Medical Center in South Texas advertising maternity services to foreign nationals, with prices starting at $3,950 for natural births. The hospital, located near the U.S.-Mexico border, has since discontinued the advertisements, claiming they were not intended to promote unlawful activity.
📺 FLASHBACK: Trump’s original executive order sought to limit automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents, a policy he argued was being abused. The Supreme Court’s recent decision invalidated this order, reigniting debate over the correct constitutional interpretation of the 14th Amendment.

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19 hours ago
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UK

Tory Chairman Investigated for Allegedly Leaning on Parliamentary Watchdog in Bid to Oust Farage.

Conservative Party Chairman Kevin Hollinrake is under investigation for allegedly lobbying the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner during an inquiry into Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Kevin Hollinrake, Chairman of Britain’s formerly governing Conservative Party, is being formally investigated by Parliament’s Standards Commissioner for allegedly lobbying the Commissioner regarding decisions in an investigation into Nigel Farage.
📰 DETAIL: The inquiry into Hollinrake was initiated on June 11, 2026, under Rule 14 of the MPs’ Code of Conduct. Unlike the paperwork-related allegations against Farage’s financial filings, Hollinrake’s case involves accusations of attempting to influence the Standards Commissioner during decision-making processes. Notably, Farage has resigned his seat in the House of Commons over the allegations of wrongdoing, which he denies, opting to stand in a parliamentary by-election (special election) in which his constituents can render a verdict on his conduct.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Members must not lobby a member of the Committee on Standards, the Independent Expert Panel or the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, or their staff, in a manner calculated or intended to influence their consideration of whether a breach of the Code of Conduct has occurred, or in relation to the imposition of a sanction.” – The House of Commons Code of Conduct, Rule 14
🎯 IMPACT: Despite the investigation, Hollinrake continues to act as Conservative Party Chairman and remains active in media appearances, with no calls for his resignation from establishment party leaders. The issue has received minimal attention from establishment media outlets.
👀 IRONY: The situation highlights a potential double standard, as Hollinrake, who previously led calls for investigations into Farage, now faces scrutiny from the Standards Commissioner himself.

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20 hours ago
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Politics

Harris Leads Newsom by Double Digits in Early 2028 Poll.

A new national poll shows Kamala Harris with a commanding early lead over Gavin Newsom and other potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders, signaling her strong position in a fragmented field.

PULSE POINTS
❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Former Vice President Kamala Harris holds an early lead in the race for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, according to a new Quantus Insights national poll conducted July 3, 6, and 7, which found her supported by 35.3 percent of likely voters compared with 17.7 percent for California Governor Gavin Newsom.
📺 DETAIL: Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg received 12.9 percent, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez earned 11.1 percent, and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro trailed with 7.1 percent in the survey of 1,140 respondents, which has a margin of error of plus or minus 2.9 percentage points. On the Republican side, Vice President J.D. Vance led the field with 42.2 percent support, ahead of Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 25.9 percent and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis at 8.7 percent. The findings are consistent with other 2026 polls that have shown Harris maintaining a double-digit advantage over Newsom, including surveys by Center Square Voters’ Voice and Lake Research Partners. Although no major candidates have formally announced 2028 campaigns, the results suggest Harris begins the early Democratic contest as the clear frontrunner, with Republicans appearing even more consolidated behind Vance. Early polling primarily reflects name recognition and current political standing, but it can influence fundraising, party perceptions, and campaign momentum as the race develops.
🎯 IMPACT: Harris’s early lead positions her as the Democrat front-runner, but the fragmented support among other candidates could create opportunities for challengers.
📺 FLASHBACK: Previous polls in 2026 similarly showed Harris leading Newsom by double digits, with consistent results across both traditional ballot tests and ranked-choice simulations. These trends suggest Newsom’s position within his party is weak, despite his national prominence.

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