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May 9, 2024
William Upton
Lawfare

Stormy Daniels: ‘I’m Significantly More Crazy Now,’ Admits Being Sexual Aggressor With Trump, Told Story to ‘Make Some Money.’

Stormy Daniels, the pornographic film actress at the center of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg‘s prosecution against former President Donald Trump, is emblematic of the stereotypes attached to her industry. A lengthy biographical sketch published in New York Magazine‘s Intelligencer reveals a woman motivated by a need for constant attention, greed, petty vindictiveness, and — by her own admission — mental illness.

In her own words, Daniels contradicts her recollection of events surrounding her alleged affair with former President Trump. She plays up fictitious threats and carefully assumes the role of someone who faced grave injustice — despite no crime ever being committed against her. The National Pulse has pulled some of the more relevant passages that shed important light on the motivations and dubious credibility of Stormy Daniels.

“I’M SIGNIFICANTLY MORE CRAZY.”

In a 2023 interview, shortly after former President Trump was charged with falsifying business records to cover up alleged “hush money” payments to Daniels just days before the 2016 election, the porn actress acknowledged that her mental health had declined. “I’m significantly more crazy now than I was before,” Daniels said.

The adult film industry has been accused of routinely taking advantage of women with untreated mental health issues. A 2011 psychiatric study comparing women in the porn industry with the average woman in California found a stark deviation in mental health. One-third of respondents in the adult film industry met the criteria for a depression diagnosis. Just 13 percent of women in California met the same criteria overall. Additionally, women in the porn industry were by and large more likely to have experienced poverty, sexual abuse, and other forms of violence than the average woman in California.

“MAKE SOME MONEY.”

Former President Trump and his allies have long contended that Daniels had engaged in a celebrity extortion plot as she saw an opportunity for a financial windfall with his presidential campaign. Daniels admits as much in her court testimony, confirming to Trump’s defense attorney, Susan Necheles, that she was motivated to “Get the story out and make some money.”

The National Pulse has reported that Daniels’s original attorney, Keith Davidson — who negotiated the alleged hush money payment with disgraced lawyer Michael Cohen — is a well-known entertainment industry shakedown artist. Davidson has represented several unsavory characters who’ve peddled sex tapes and lurid stories of celebrity trysts, all to make a buck. In 2018, Davidson was fighting at least three lawsuits against him over alleged extortion plots.

CHANGING HER STORY. 

Daniels’s recollection of events has changed over time. The newest iteration, as The National Pulse reported on Tuesday, suggests her encounter with the former President was nonconsensual, with Daniels telling the court that Trump was bigger than her and alluding to the power dynamic between the two. However, prior tellings paint a very different picture.

The porn actress claimed in the past that she was the aggressor. New York Magazine notes: “[S]he recounts details about insulting him, or making him change out of his pajamas, or instructing him to bend over so she could spank him… she had thought of her standoff with Trump as a battle of egos between two equals, and she had felt that she had won.”

A VICTIM WITHOUT A CRIME.

One of the most bizarre aspects of Stormy Daniels’s public persona has been her insistence she’s the victim of grave injustice. “Her mind-set is that this is a justice system that hasn’t protected her, and yet she’s here spending her money, her own time, and taking time off work and risking her safety to show up for a legal system that didn’t show up for her,” a friend of the adult film actress told New York Magainze. Daniels has foregone government-provided security and relied instead on her long-time bodyguard, claiming she doesn’t trust the government to protect her — what she needs protection from isn’t clear.

This victim mentality played out during Tuesday’s cross-examination of Daniels by Trump’s defense attorneys. “He prevailed, but I was not found to have lost,” the porn actress insisted when asked why she still has not paid Trump legal fees as part of a judgment against her over several failed lawsuits against the former President.

The closest Daniels has ever come to actually detailing a crime against her was a claim she made on the witness stand Tuesday that she was approached by a man in a parking garage in 2011 and told to stop discussing her story. By her admission, Daniels never told her husband, daughter, or anyone else of the alleged threatening encounter. Nor did she report the threat to police.

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Election Integrity
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UK

Farage’s Reform Party Pledges to Stop Non-English Speakers from Voting.

The Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage, has introduced an Election Integrity Bill aimed at overhauling Britain’s voting laws to combat electoral fraud and foreign interference.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has proposed mandatory English proficiency checks to vote, among other election integrity measures.
📺 DETAIL: Reform’s newly unveiled Election Integrity Bill would remove voting rights for Commonwealth citizens, limit postal (mail-in) voting, and implement mandatory English proficiency tests at polling stations. A Commonwealth citizen is someone who is a citizen of a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations, a voluntary association of nations, the vast majority of which were former colonies or dependencies of the British Empire. Under British law, Commonwealth citizens are currently allowed to vote in British elections, even if they do not hold British citizenship. This covers swathes of Africa and Asia and is largely not reciprocal. The measures to limit postal voting are intended to combat mail-in ballot fraud, similar to initiatives pursued in the United States by President Donald J. Trump. The bill also contains provisions against “family voting” and voter coercion. Family voting is a form of electoral fraud in which a family enters a voting booth together, with husbands, in particular, able to control how their wives and children cast their ballots. The measures would also ensure that election material is only published in British languages such as English, Welsh, and Gaelic, or Braille or British Sign Language (BSL) for the visually and audibly impaired.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “With every election, our democracy is being systematically eroded. Britain’s electoral system—once the envy of the world—now buckles under the strain of uncontrolled immigration. In too many parts of the country, elections have been captured by foreign conflicts and sectarian interests, not by what is best for Britain. Reform UK will not stand by while our political system is undermined. Britain should be run in the interests of the British people. That’s why we are introducing these changes to save our democracy,” said Danny Kruger, Reform UK Member of Parliament (MP) and head of the party’s Department for Preparing for Government.
🎯 IMPACT: If enacted, the bill could fundamentally reshape British voting practices, representing a major step forward for election integrity in the country. Britain already requires voter ID to participate in elections, so this bill would build upon past victories. The bill is a response to potential and verified cases of voter fraud at recent elections.

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August 28, 2026
News
Politics

Democrat Redistricting Effort Stalls After Successful Legal Challenge.

A Maryland judge ruled that Democrats violated state deadlines in their attempt to place a redistricting amendment on the November ballot, halting their effort to reshape congressional districts in their favor.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A Maryland judge has blocked a Democrat-backed effort to place a congressional redistricting amendment on the November ballot, dealing a setback to the party’s attempt to reshape the state’s congressional map. The proposed constitutional amendment would have allowed lawmakers to redraw congressional districts while removing existing requirements that districts remain compact and follow natural boundaries.
📺 DETAIL: Democrats currently hold seven of Maryland’s eight seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, with Republican Representative Andy Harris as the state’s lone GOP lawmaker on the Eastern Shore. Critics of the proposal argued that eliminating the mapmaking restrictions empowers the Democrats to redraw Harris’s district in a way that makes it more difficult for the Republican to retain. County Circuit Court Judge Robert Thompson ruled Wednesday that the measure missed a state deadline requiring ballot summaries to be certified by July 1. The Maryland Senate Republican Caucus welcomed the decision, arguing that the dispute was about enforcing election laws rather than preventing voters from having a say. The ruling comes amid a broader national battle over congressional redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with both parties seeking to maximize their advantage. Similar Democratic redistricting efforts have faced legal setbacks in Virginia, while Republicans have pursued favorable maps in Texas and Democrats have backed a redistricting effort in California.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The case has never been about preventing Marylanders from having a voice, it’s been about ensuring that before voters are asked to amend the constitution, the state first complies with the constitution and the election procedures established by law.” – Maryland Senate Republican Caucus statement
🎯 IMPACT: The ruling temporarily preserves Maryland’s existing congressional map and prevents Democrats from using the proposed amendment to target the state’s lone Republican House district.

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August 28, 2026
Corruption
Health
News

Fauci Accused of Attempting to Destroy Gain-of-Function Research Email.

Newly uncovered emails show Dr. Anthony Fauci instructed the deletion of sensitive communications regarding controversial gain-of-function research, raising questions about federal record-keeping violations.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Newly obtained emails reveal Dr. Anthony Fauci instructed a subordinate to delete an email chain discussing controversial gain-of-function research, potentially violating federal record-keeping laws. The emails also show Fauci’s frustration over a journalist’s critical op-ed warning about the risks of such research, which Fauci dismissed as “off base.”
📺 DETAIL: The controversy stems from Fauci’s defense of funding research that made viruses more infectious or deadly, including a 2011 experiment that created an airborne strain of bird flu with a 50 percent fatality rate. Fauci opposed recommendations from biosecurity advisors against the research, arguing it was a “risk worth taking.” The emails also suggest that Fauci worked behind the scenes to ensure the full publication of the research despite biosecurity concerns.
🎯 IMPACT: The revelations raise serious questions about Fauci’s compliance with federal transparency laws and his role in promoting gain-of-function research despite its risks. The controversy also intersects with ongoing debates about the origins of COVID-19, as Fauci and other virologists worked to downplay the possibility of a lab leak.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Please delete this e-mail and then delete from the deleted file.” – Dr. Anthony Fauci in a March 2012 email.
📺 FLASHBACK: Fauci has faced scrutiny over his involvement in gain-of-function research, including during Senate hearings in which Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) accused him of misleading the public about his role in funding such experiments.

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August 28, 2026
Economy
News
World

Trump Secures Major Oil Agreement with Venezuela.

The United States has finalized a historic oil agreement with Venezuela, significantly boosting American energy reserves.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced a landmark oil deal with Venezuela on Friday, granting the U.S. majority control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves. The agreement, according to Trump, will more than double American oil reserves at no cost to taxpayers.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY! At my direction, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, working closely with Highly Respected Interim President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, and, through a partnership with private business, have secured majority U.S. control of more than 65 BILLION BARRELS of proven Oil Reserves in Venezuela, at no cost to the American Taxpayer. This Historic Transaction MORE THAN DOUBLES American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans, long into the future, while helping to continue to set Venezuela on a course toward Tremendous Success and Great Prosperity,” Trump stated on Truth Social.
🎯 IMPACT: President Trump says the deal will lower gas prices for Americans and bolster U.S. energy reserves, while also fostering stronger diplomatic and economic ties between Venezuela and the United States.
📺 DETAIL: The agreement will be overseen by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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August 28, 2026
Health
News

‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Lettuce Parasite Spreads to Three More States.

A cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to contaminated iceberg lettuce imported from Mexico and supplied to Taco Bell has sickened over 11,000 people across 20 different U.S. states.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: An outbreak of the cyclospora “explosive diarrhea” parasite, which has been linked to imported lettuce from Mexico, has spread to three more U.S. states.
📺 DETAIL: The parasite has sickened 11,458 people across a total of 20 U.S. states so far. Two people have died from the parasite, and hundreds have been hospitalized, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The two deaths were reported in Michigan, which is among the most affected states. Both of the deceased had underlying health conditions. Lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico has been identified as the source of the outbreak. Specifically, the lettuce was imported from Mexico and supplied to Taco Bell restaurants. First identified in July, the parasite has now spread to Georgia, Tennessee, and Texas. The announcement of the most recent states to be affected by the outbreak came on Thursday. The parasite causes cyclosporiasis, which produces symptoms such as “watery diarrhea, fatigue, and loss of appetite,” according to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC). Cyclosporiasis symptoms also include “bloating, cramping, and weight loss,” according to the Centers. “Without treatment, symptoms can last anywhere from a few days to a month or longer,” wrote the CDC on its website. Public health officials have urged consumers to wash fresh produce thoroughly and cook it when possible, as heat can kill the parasite.
🎯 IMPACT: The outbreak is among the largest foodborne outbreaks in recent U.S. history. As a result of the outbreak, sales of leafy greens, such as lettuce, have fallen by as much as 30 percent. Vegetable sales also took a hit, declining roughly 16 to 17 percent. Fruit sales have also reportedly declined since the start of the outbreak.
📺 FLASHBACK: The two deaths from the outbreak were reported back in early August. At the time, 193 hospitalizations had been recorded in the state. Michigan typically has around 50 cases over the course of the year.

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August 28, 2026
News
TECH

Trump Signs Order Establishing U.S. Space Academy.

President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order formally establishing the United States Space Academy, a federally chartered institution to provide formal education and training to astronauts and related personnel.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order establishing a NASA-led Presidential Commission to develop a federally chartered United States Space Academy.
📺 DETAIL: Announced during a speech on Friday at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, the proposed U.S. Space Academy will be modeled on institutions such as West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy. The President declared that the U.S. must prepare “an entire generation of skilled service members, engineers, and civil operators.” The Space Academy will be used to train future leaders in space exploration, defense, and technological advancement. The proposed institution will aim to combine technical education with leadership and public service training. Unlike NASA’s Space Camp, the Space Academy will provide formal education and professional development to astronauts, scientists, and engineers, along with military personnel and government officials. The Commission will be chaired by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. The Commission has 120 days to produce recommendations, including governance policies, a training curriculum, service obligations, and a permanent location, among other things. At present, Houston, Texas, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Huntsville, Alabama, have been floated as potential sites for the Space Academy. The President’s executive order was signed soon after his speech on Friday.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “I said I’ll do it, but it’s got to be top line, it’s got to be the equivalent of the others,” said President Trump, emphasizing that the Space Academy’s standards would be made to match West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy.
🎯 IMPACT: This represents the first major step towards establishing a U.S. Space Academy. This policy represents a continuation of space-related policies implemented during President Trump’s first term, such as spearheading the creation of the U.S. Space Force and establishing the Artemis program to return American astronauts to the Moon.
📺 FLASHBACK: In March 2025, U.S. military officials reported that multiple Chinese satellites were performing advanced and unprecedented “dogfighting” maneuvers in orbit.

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August 28, 2026
Immigration
News
UK

DHS Confirms Arrest of Milo Yiannopoulos as ‘Illegal Alien from the United Kingdom.’

British political personality Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by ICE for overstaying his visa in the United States.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed the arrest of Milo Yiannopoulos by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for overstaying his visa.
📰 DETAIL: According to DHS, Yiannopoulos entered the United States legally on May 14, 2019, but failed to leave after his visa expired. An immigration judge issued a final order of removal on July 22 after he did not attend his immigration hearing.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Yiannopoulos legally entered the country on May 14, 2019, through New York City, New York. He chose to overstay his welcome in violation of our nation’s laws. Yiannopoulos was issued a final order of removal by an Immigration Judge on July 22, after failing to show up for his immigration hearing. He will remain in ICE custody pending removal.” – DHS statement
🎯 IMPACT: Independent reporter and commentator Laura Loomer has taken credit for the arrest of Yiannopoulos, posting on X (formerly Twitter) that “When Milo called for me to be assassinated, I reported him to ICE and the FBI.” ICE is encouraging illegal aliens to self-deport using the CBP Home App, offering $3,000 and a free flight for those who comply.

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August 28, 2026
News
Religion

Historic Grand Rapids Church Destroyed by Fire, Multiple Firefighters Injured.

A historic church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, built in 1894, was consumed by flames on Wednesday night, leaving the local community mourning its loss.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A historic church building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, constructed in 1894, was destroyed by a major fire on Wednesday night as authorities continue investigating the cause. The blaze broke out around 11 PM at the former Seventh-day Adventist church, with multiple firefighters reported injured while tackling the blaze.
📺 DETAIL: Crews from across Grand Rapids responded, while additional off-duty firefighters were called in to provide relief during the hours-long operation. Three firefighters were injured during the response, including two who were struck by collapsing bricks, but all three were later released and returned to full duty. The neighboring LaGrave Christian Reformed Church said its main building was not in danger, while urging residents to pray for firefighters battling the blaze. The cause remains under investigation, and there has been no official determination that the fire was deliberately set. The destruction comes amid broader concerns about attacks and threats against Christian churches in the United States, with 436 hostile incidents targeting American churches documented in 2024, including 55 cases of arson. Recent reports have detailed fires at historic churches in Buffalo and Brooklyn that were investigated as possible or confirmed arson attacks.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “A lot of the people that live in this community was out here and they seem kind of sad… It’s a historical church.” – Leonard Brown, Grand Rapids resident
🎯 IMPACT: The destruction of a 132-year-old church building represents a significant loss of local history and raises renewed concerns about the security of historic Christian properties. While investigators have not established that this fire was an arson attack, its occurrence amid a documented rise in hostile incidents against American churches is likely to intensify calls for greater protection of Christian sites.

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August 28, 2026
Bonkers Britain
News

Hundreds of Boat Migrants Flood Britain After Pause in Crossings.

Britain has seen its first successful boat migrant crossings in ten days, with nearly 500 arriving.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Around 500 boat migrants crossed the English Channel and arrived in Britain in a single day, ending a ten-day pause in small boat arrivals. Seven vessels reached British waters on Thursday, with 494 migrants brought to the Border Security Command compound in Dover, Kent, marking the first crossings since August 17, when approximately 250 migrants arrived.
📺 DETAIL: The latest arrivals come after a series of increasingly large migrant boats have crossed the Channel, including a record-setting “mega-dinghy” carrying 230 people earlier this month. More than 77,000 migrants have crossed the Channel since Labour came to power in July 2024, and crossings have accelerated during Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s first weeks in office. The government’s border control agreements with France have also faced criticism after data showed that France’s interception has dropped despite being paid approximately $900 million by Britain, with smugglers increasingly using larger vessels capable of carrying hundreds of migrants at once.
🎯 IMPACT: The latest arrivals demonstrate that the Channel route remains active and increasingly capable of delivering large numbers of migrants to Britain. The resurgence is likely to increase pressure on the Labour government to demonstrate that its agreements with France and proposed enforcement measures can produce a sustained reduction in crossings rather than temporary pauses. Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party has proposed “Operation Fortress,” a plan involving the Royal Navy intercepting migrant boats before they reach British shores and returning them to France.
📈 DATA: Small boat crossings account for 40 percent of asylum applications in the United Kingdom.

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August 28, 2026
Crime
Immigration

DACA Illegal Sentenced for Gun Trafficking in Oregon.

A Mexican national and DACA recipient has been sentenced to federal prison for illegally acquiring and trafficking over 120 firearms in Oregon, raising concerns about loopholes in firearm purchase regulations and immigration policies.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A Mexican national and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after prosecutors said he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen while acquiring more than 120 firearms in Oregon. Vincente Cortes Quiroz, 37, will also serve three years of supervised release following his prison term, according to federal prosecutors.
📺 DETAIL: Investigators said Quiroz purchased the firearms from federally licensed dealers beginning in 2014 and later seized more than 70 guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition from his home. Authorities also seized two vehicles they said were used in the firearms-trafficking operation. U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford said removing illegal firearms from the streets remains a priority and credited cooperation among law enforcement agencies for disrupting the operation. Quiroz received protection from deportation through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which allows qualifying individuals brought to the United States as children to defer removal but does not provide lawful immigration status or citizenship. Federal law imposes firearm restrictions on certain noncitizens, and prosecutors alleged Quiroz bypassed firearm-purchase requirements by falsely identifying himself as a U.S. citizen on multiple forms. The case follows another federal prosecution involving a DACA recipient, Rodolfo Benitez-Garza, who was sentenced in Texas in 2025 to 18 months in prison for participating in a straw-purchasing scheme involving firearms intended for Mexico.
🎯 IMPACT: The case is likely to fuel renewed scrutiny of DACA and immigration enforcement, particularly over whether recipients who commit serious federal crimes should continue receiving protection from deportation. It also highlights concerns about illegal firearms trafficking and the ability of federal authorities to prevent prohibited or fraudulent purchases from licensed gun dealers.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Getting illegal firearms off the streets is a top priority.” – U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford

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