PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Dozens of white South Africans, specifically Afrikaners, arrived in the U.S. on May 11 as refugees under a program initiated by the Trump administration. Who’s Involved: 49 Afrikaners, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, U.S. President Donald Trump, and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller. Where & When: The group…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: U.S. tariff receipts reached a record $16.3 billion in April, marking an 86 percent increase from March and over double the amount collected in April 2024. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, the U.S. Treasury Department, and American taxpayers. Where & When: The United States, April 2025. Key Quote: Treasury Department…

PULSE POINTS: WHAT HAPPENED: Far-left agitators clashed with police at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center Monday afternoon in Newark, blocking emergency vehicles and forcing their way toward the facility’s outer gates. WHO WAS INVOLVED: The agitators confronted Newark police and other law enforcement officers stationed at the site. FALLOUT: Protesters barricaded entrances, impeded ambulance…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Police in the United Kingdom arrested a retired police officer for posts on X (formerly Twitter), held him for eight hours, but admitted later he had not committed a crime. Who’s Involved: British police, former special constable Julian Foulkes, the British government. Where & When: The raid and arrest occurred in…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Trump administration has officially ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan refugees, opening the door to deportations. Who’s Involved: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the decision; tens of thousands of Afghans are affected. Where & When: The announcement was made on Monday, May 12, 2025, in the United States,…

PULSE POINTS: WHAT HAPPENED: President Trump’s flagship budget bill—meant to lock in his 2017 tax cuts and deliver more relief for workers—is moving through Congress via the reconciliation process. However, internal Republican divisions threaten to derail the plan. WHO WAS INVOLVED: House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing to pass the bill by May’s end, but…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Arizona has established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by enacting House Bill 2749. Who’s Involved: Governor Katie Hobbs (D), State Representative Jeff Weninger (R), Satoshi Action Fund, and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. Where & When: Arizona, with the bill signed into law on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Key Quote: “Arizona just showed the…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized 113 grams of fentanyl at the Paso Del Norte crossing in El Paso. Who’s Involved: A 40-year-old female with U.S. citizenship was arrested. CBP officers, along with Homeland Security Investigations agents, were involved. Where & When: The incident occurred at the Paso Del…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two additional natural color additives and expanded the use of a third, aligning with efforts to phase out artificial food dyes being pursued by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Who’s Involved: The FDA, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Former Congressman George Santos seeks clemency from President Donald J. Trump after being sentenced to 87 months in prison. Who’s Involved: George Santos, President Trump, federal prosecutors, and former Attorney General Merrick Garland. Where & When: New York, sentencing occurred last month; Santos appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored on Thursday. Key…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Ed Martin, President Donald J. Trump’s initial nominee for U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, was spat on by a woman during a Newsmax interview. The U.S. Marshals have identified the woman and plan to arrest her. Who’s Involved: Acting U.S. Attorney for D.C. Ed Martin, the woman who spat…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Governor of Massachusetts Maura Healey (D) posted photos with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) diplomat Chen Li, expressing gratitude for the meeting. Who’s Involved: Gov. Maura Healey, Chinese Consul General Chen Li, and former Massachusetts Secretary of Economic Development Yvonne Hao. Where & When: Massachusetts State House, Wednesday evening, May 7, 2025.…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: American farmers are showing strong support for President Trump’s trade policies, expecting tariffs to bolster the agricultural sector. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, American farmers, Purdue University, and CME Group. Where & When: United States, April (latest data from Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer). Key Quote: “This month, one…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump is once again pushing for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, threatening sanctions if either country violates the suspension of hostilities. He hopes a ceasefire can pave the way for a peace deal between the warring nations. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Russian President Vladimir…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The European Union (EU) announced plans to challenge U.S. “reciprocal” tariffs at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and launched a public consultation on countermeasures. Who’s Involved: European Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, John Plueger of Air Lease Corp. Where & When:…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump announced a new trade agreement with the United Kingdom, leading to a rise in U.S. stock markets. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, investors, and the U.S. Stock Market. Where & When: The announcement of the U.S.-UK trade deal…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Following a lawsuit and criticism from the Trump administration, Germany’s domestic spy agency has suspended its classification of the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD), which placed second in the country’s recent federal elections, as a right-wing extremist organization. Who’s Involved: AfD, AfD leader Alice Weidel, co-leader Tino Chrupalla, the Federal Office…

PULSE POINTS:  What Happened: The Atlantic quietly edited a hit piece smearing Joe Kent, Trump’s nominee for Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, after falsely suggesting his ‘panzer’ (‘tank’ in German) tattoo was a Nazi dogwhistle. The National Pulse produced evidence that he served in an anti-tank unit and has a matching ‘jäger’ (‘hunter’) tattoo.…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: An F/A-18 Super Hornet fell off the USS Harry S. Truman for the second time in a week, ending up in the Red Sea. This second incident appears to have been caused by an equipment failure on the vessel’s deck. Who’s Involved: The aircraft’s pilot and weapons systems officer ejected safely,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Former President George W. Bush is not expected to attend a White House ceremony honoring the late Barbara Bush with a U.S. Postal Service stamp. Who’s Involved: George W. Bush, Melania Trump, Dorothy Bush Koch, Alice Yates. Where & When: The White House’s East Room, Thursday. Key Quote: George W. Bush…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: House Democrats are urging Attorney General Pam Bondi to preserve the Community Relations Service, a civil rights-era office under threat of closure. The program, ostensibly intended to resolve ethnic tensions, was deployed twice in Minneapolis during the George Floyd riots with little effect. Who’s Involved: Over two dozen House Democrats, including…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Antifa militants and transgender activists disrupted a Turning Point USA event at the University of Washington, targeting attendees and volunteers. Who’s Involved: The protest involved Antifa militants, transgender activists, women’s rights activists Riley Gaines and Olivia Krolczyk, and Turning Point USA (TPUSA). Where & When: The incident took place at the…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A pro-migration reporter warned illegal aliens in Washington, D.C., about upcoming U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) workplace inspections. Who’s Involved: Pablo Manriquez, founder of MigrantInsider.com, and Tricia McLaughlin, spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security. Where & When: Washington D.C., inspections scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. Key Quote: “It is…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized President Donald J. Trump’s second-term agenda in an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins. Who’s Involved: Mike Pence, President Trump, Kaitlan Collins, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Where & When: Interview at JFK Presidential Library, Boston, following Pence’s acceptance of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Pro-Hamas student protestors, along with Antifa, occupied a campus building at the University of Washington, setting fire to barricades and attacking police with projectiles. The demonstrators demanded that the university divest itself from Boeing over the company’s relationship with Israel. Who’s Involved: Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return UW (SUPER UW),…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Activists plan a protest on June 14 against a Flag Day parade organized by the Trump administration. Who’s Involved: The “No Kings” group, Black Voters Matter, the Declaration for American Democracy, and President Donald J. Trump. Where & When: Washington, D.C., June 14, coinciding with Flag Day and Trump’s birthday. Key…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: George Simion, a nationalist and supporter of President Donald J. Trump, won the first round of Romania’s presidential election redo by a significant margin. Who’s Involved: George Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR), and a globalist opponent in the upcoming runoff. Where & When: Romania, with…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Members of the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party have been banned from taking part in overseas business trips by a state government after being declared a right-wing extremist organization. Who’s Involved: State of Hesse, Alternative for Germany (AfD) members. Where & When: Hesse’s Europe Minister, Manfred Pentz, announced the exclusion…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A “popemobile” used by the late Pope Francis is being converted into a mobile health unit for Gaza. Who’s Involved: Pope Francis, Caritas charity, Israeli government, and Palestinian children. Where & When: Gaza Strip, ongoing since Pope Francis’s directive before his death. Key Quote: Peter Brune of Caritas states, “It’s not…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order barring current and future federal funding for gain-of-function research in countries like China or Iran. Additionally, funding is barred from going to any foreign nation that is considered to have insufficient research oversight. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Health and Human Services…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Vanity Fair published an article linking protein consumption to right-wing MAGA extremism. Who’s Involved: Vanity Fair, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Harvard Medical School associate professor and Cambridge Health Alliance internist Pieter Cohen.. Where & When: United States, May 2025. Key Quote: “I don’t have a good sense on what’s driving that…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Eight individuals were detained in the UK as part of anti-terrorism operations, with five men suspected of planning a terrorist act. Who’s Involved: The main group includes five men, four of whom are Iranian. Their ages range from 29 to 46. Three other Iranian nationals were arrested in a separate operation.…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The U.S. movie industry is facing rapid decline as other countries attract filmmakers with incentives. Who’s Involved: The U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Trade Representative, and foreign nations offering incentives. Where & When: Hollywood and other U.S. film locations; current developments. Key Quote: “WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!”…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Three officers at Wallens Ridge State Prison were stabbed during an altercation. Who’s Involved: Five MS-13 gang members from El Salvador were implicated, all of whom are illegal immigrants with violent criminal records. Where & When: The incident occurred on Friday at Wallens Ridge State Prison in Virginia. Impact: The safety…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald Trump dismissed his national security adviser, Mike Waltz, after reports emerged that Waltz conspired with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attack Iran. Who’s Involved: Donald Trump, Mike Waltz, Benjamin Netanyahu, Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Where & When: White House, United States, dismissal announced on May 3, 2025.…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is examining two aborted landings at Reagan National Airport. The incidents involved commercial flights being redirected due to the proximity of a US Army Black Hawk helicopter headed towards the nearby Pentagon. Who’s Involved: The parties involved include the NTSB, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), US…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A musical performance centered on Dolly Parton’s work is scheduled at The Kennedy Center. The National Pulse readers can get five percent off tickets using the code THREADS at checkout. This is not paid advertising, and we do not make a commission from ticket sales. Who’s Involved: Dolly Parton, The Kennedy…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: TikTok faces a $599 million fine for illegal data transfers to China. Who’s Involved: TikTok, Irish Data Protection Commission, President Donald J. Trump. Where & When: Ireland; alleged violations occurred between 2020 and 2022. Key Quote: “TikTok failed to verify, guarantee and demonstrate that the personal data of [European] users… was…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) presented President Donald J. Trump’s discretionary budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 to Congress. Notably, the Trump White House touts the plan as being a “skinny budget,” with significant cuts being proposed for a bevy of agencies and federal programs. Who’s Involved: President Trump,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Nigel Farage’s Reform Party has achieved a significant breakthrough in England, winning local and mayoral elections and securing a parliamentary seat in a by-election (special election). Who’s Involved: Nigel Farage, voters in England, the Labour and Conservative parties. Where & When: Various locations across England, including Durham, Northumberland, and Essex, during…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers expressed concern over suggestions from President Trump’s top border adviser that he might face arrest due to guidance he issued to state employees regarding interactions with federal immigration agents. Who’s Involved: Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin, Border Czar Tom Homan, and state employees. Where & When: Madison,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Trump administration requested the Supreme Court allow its attempt to end a Joe Biden-era immigration program protecting Venezuelan nationals from deportation. Who’s Involved: The key figures include U.S. Solicitor General John Sauer, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and U.S. Senior District Court Judge Edward Chen. Where & When: The appeal…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Federal charges have been brought against two Ukrainians for allegedly voting illegally in the 2024 U.S. presidential election as noncitizens. Who’s Involved: The individuals are Svitlana Demydenko, 53, and her daughter, Yelyzaveta Demydenko, 22, both Ukrainian nationals. The prosecution involves the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Homeland Security…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Failed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris addressed a gathering of fellow Democrats, expressing her disapproval of changes in America under Donald J. Trump’s presidency. Who’s Involved: Former Vice President Kamala Harris; Democratic donors, candidates, and elected officials, including California’s lieutenant governor, Eleni Kounalakis. Where & When: Palace Hotel in San Francisco,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A former judge from New Mexico and his spouse were released on bond after being arrested for allegedly sheltering a Venezuelan gang member and tampering with evidence. Who’s Involved: Former Doña Ana County Magistrate Judge Joel Cano, his wife Nancy Cano, and Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, an alleged member of the Tren de…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: SiriusXM reported a decrease in first-quarter revenue and subscribers. Despite this, CFO Tom Barry indicated that the company is not significantly impacted by tariff-related pressures on car sales. Notably, in 2024, an estimated 92.7 percent of SiriusXM’s revenue came from subscriptions to its satellite radio service, a large portion of which…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged to “improve” its trade balance with the U.S., currently skewed in Mexico’s favor, in response to President Donald J. Trump’s imposition of tariffs to correct such imbalances. Who’s Involved: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump. Where & When: The conversation was acknowledged…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A poll indicated that “none of the above” is the most popular leader choice among voters, highlighting voter disillusionment before local elections. Who’s Involved: Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage; Labour and Conservative parties; More In Common; Fire Brigades Union. Where & When: England, ahead of local elections on May 1.…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made veiled threats to attack Russia’s Victory Day parade, which commemorates the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany, despite the fact foreign leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend.  Who’s Involved: Volodymyr Zelensky, pro-Ukraine social media figures, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Xi Jinping.  Where…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump is urging Congress to pass a comprehensive bill aimed at implementing major tax cuts. The move comes as the America First leader appears to be refocusing his White House on critical domestic and economic issues, having expressed frustration with the lack of progress in U.S. mediation of…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump finalized a critical minerals and natural resources agreement with Ukraine on Wednesday. The eastern European nation’s Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko was dispatched to Washington, D.C., to sign the deal with President Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: During an interview marking his 100th day in office, President Donald J. Trump expressed frustration and criticized ABC News anchor Terry Moran for his questions, particularly regarding an MS-13 tattoo on a deported illegal immigrant, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Who’s Involved: President Donald Trump and ABC News anchor Terry Moran…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) says he is not optimistic about the Democrats winning the Senate next year. Who’s Involved: Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic Party, the U.S. Senate. Where & When: Walz made his remarks at Harvard University on April 27. Key Quote: “I am very pessimistic about the Senate,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: ABC News has opted not to use prominent anchors David Muir and George Stephanopoulos for an upcoming interview with President Donald J. Trump due to their contentious pasts with him. Who’s Involved: David Muir, George Stephanopoulos, Donald Trump, and Terry Moran. Where & When: ABC News, the United States, reported on…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Federal prosecutors have charged an Iraqi national with illegally voting in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Who’s Involved: Akeel Abdul Jamiel, a 45-year-old Iraqi man who is not a U.S. citizen, has been named in court documents. Rep. Chip Roy and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are also involved parties.…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Border Czar Tom Homan revealed that only nine illegal migrants were released into the U.S. during President Donald J. Trump’s first 100 days, a sharp contrast to 184,000 under former President Joe Biden, as illegal border encounters dropped 95 percent.  Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Border Czar Tom Homan, the…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned that the U.S. will not dedicate much more time to brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine.  Who’s Involved: Karoline Leavitt, President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Russian government, and The National Pulse’s political editor Will Upton.…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The number of canceled sailings from Asia to the U.S. has significantly increased due to tariffs deterring the importation of cheap Chinese goods to the U.S. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, China, and other Asian nations like Cambodia, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. Where & When: The transpacific route between Asia…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – “Nerd prom,” also known as the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, is a 111-year-old excuse for news reporters, editors, producers, and hangers-on to celebrate themselves, as if that didn’t happen enough every day. However, in Trump’s second term, the official dinner is said to have taken quite the nosedive. “Boring as hell,”…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Rising tensions between India and Pakistan following a militant attack in Indian Kashmir have put both countries on high alert, with the possibility of military action being considered. Who’s Involved: The main parties involved are the governments and military forces of India and Pakistan, with mentions of Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: IBM announced plans for new investments in the United States, following similar announcements from other tech companies amid pressure from the Trump administration to boost U.S. manufacturing. Who’s Involved: IBM, Nvidia, Foxconn, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Apple, OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, and the Trump administration. Where & When: The announcement was made…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Far-left Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) is calling for mass demonstrations and mobilization with the intention to “punish” Republicans. The extreme language is being seen by some as a return to the violent political rhetoric that resulted in two assassination attempts on President Donald J. Trump last year. Who’s Involved: Gov. J.B. Pritzker.…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: American manufacturing is experiencing a resurgence, driven by President Donald J. Trump’s trade policies, which include tariffs. Who’s Involved: Family-owned businesses across the U.S., including Walker Forge, Franchino Mold & Engineering, ELLWOOD, and others, are voicing their support. Where & When: The impact is noted across various states such as Wisconsin,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Europe saw the largest number of accepted asylum claims since 2017 last year. Who’s Involved: European Union (EU) member states, asylum seekers. Where & When: Eurostat announced the 2024 figures on April 25. Key Quote:  “This is the highest value since the peaks recorded after the refugee crisis related to the…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko admitted Ukraine might have to concede land to Russia for a peace deal temporarily. Who’s Involved: Mayor Vitali Klitschko, President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine, Russia. Where & When: Kiev, Ukraine, April 25. Key Quote: “One of the scenarios is… to give up territory. It’s not fair.” — Mayor…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: China has removed tariffs on certain types of semiconductors from the United States, reducing them from the initially suggested 125 percent to zero. Who’s Involved: The Chinese government, U.S. semiconductor manufacturers, and President Donald J. Trump. Where & When: The tariff exemptions were reported by a Chinese financial media outlet on…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland and Canada becoming the 51st state in an interview with TIME magazine, insisting these ideas are serious and not something he has floated in jest. Who’s Involved: President Trump, Eric Cortellessa (TIME magazine interviewer), and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Where…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Attorney General Pam Bondi has described the circumstances that led to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents arresting Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan on April 25, 2025, for allegedly obstructing U.S. Immigration and Customers Enforcement (ICE) by helping a previously deported illegal alien, Eduardo Flores Ruiz, escape arrest at her…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has confirmed that a Guatemalan illegal, immigrant charged with murdering his girlfriend, and his uncle, arrested as an alleged accessory to the crime, entered the U.S. illegally and skipped their immigration court hearings. Who’s Involved: Keycy Robinson Alexis Barrera-Rosa, 23, is accused of killing his…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A Bill Clinton-appointed federal judge blocked part of an election integrity Executive Order issued by President Donald J. Trump requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, NAACP, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Representative Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), the Democratic National Committee…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: WarRoom host and former White House chief strategist Stephen K. Bannon contends Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) need to open the agency’s books for public scrutiny after the billionaire tech mogul drastically reduced its spending cut targets. Bannon reiterated his continued support for President Donald J. Trump’s…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump is looking to crack down on foreign donations to American elections, which could affect a major Democrat fundraising platform. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Democratic Party, and ActBlue. Where & When: President Trump is expected to sign a memorandum this week.…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed a bill to establish the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO), likening it to the national Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Who’s Involved: Governor Greg Abbott, Texas legislature, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Senator Phil King, President Donald J. Trump, and Elon Musk. Where & When: Texas,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Recently unredacted Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) search warrants disclose new details regarding the federal investigation into Hunter Biden’s business dealings with entities in Ukraine, China, and other foreign states. Who’s Involved: Hunter Biden, former President Joe Biden, Ukrainian gas company Burisma, Chinese energy company CEFC,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced the creation of a task force dedicated to addressing “anti-Christian discrimination” within the agency, urging employees to report incidents through a designated tip line. Who’s Involved: The initiative involves VA Secretary Doug Collins, appointed by President Donald J. Trump, and VA employees. The…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump has blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for sabotaging ongoing peace talks with Russia. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, President Volodymyr Zelensky, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Russian President Vladimir Putin. Where & When: President Trump reacted to remarks made by Zelensky on April 23. Key Quote:…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Chris Cuomo revealed that his on-air friendship with Don Lemon was orchestrated, and the two are no longer on good terms. Who’s Involved: Chris Cuomo, Don Lemon, former CNN executive Jeff Zucker. Where & When: Statements made on Patrick Bet-David’s podcast in April 2025. Key Quote: “I am a loyalty guy……

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A new Economist/YouGov poll reveals stark divisions among Americans on whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia, recently deported to El Salvador, should be allowed back into the U.S., with 90 percent of Kamala Harris voters supporting his return—despite uncertainty about his MS-13 ties.  Who’s Involved: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, alleged MS-13 member; U.S. citizens…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Federal authorities charged 27 individuals associated with the Tren de Aragua gang and splinter group Anti-Tren with racketeering. They are accused of engaging in criminal activities such as murder plots, extortion, and sex trafficking in New York City. Who’s Involved: The indictment includes alleged members Jarwin Valero-Calderon, Samuel Gonzalez Castro, Eferson…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Harvard University has initiated legal action against the Trump administration after a $2.2 billion grant freeze following the university’s refusal to adhere to certain conditions set by the White House. Who’s Involved: Participants include Harvard University, represented by its president, Alan M. Garber, and the Trump administration. Where & When: Cambridge,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to announce a plan to eliminate petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the U.S. food supply. Who’s Involved: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary. Where & When: The announcement will be made…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Justice Department has called on a federal judge to require Google to surrender control over its Chrome web browser due to antitrust concerns. Who’s Involved: Key figures include Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Gail Slater, Justice Department official David Dahlquist, and U.S. District Judge Amit…

PULSE POINTS: WHAT HAPPENED: Laura Loomer discusses how her intel prompted Donald Trump to fire multiple national security officials, bypassing his own adviser Mike Waltz, in a new podcast with Tara Palmeri. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Loomer, Trump, Waltz, and various NSC personnel; Loomer says Trump is her “biggest ally.” KEY QUOTES: “Trump said, ‘Hire her.’…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has decided not to comply with an executive order from President Trump barring the participation of biological male athletes in female sports. Who’s Involved: The IHSA, President Donald J. Trump, IHSA President Dan Tully, Illinois state lawmakers, and State Representative Blaine Wilhour. Where & When:…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Sensitive documents, including White House blueprints, were improperly shared with thousands of federal employees after being accidentally uploaded through the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Google Drive. Who’s Involved: Employees of the General Services Administration (GSA). Where & When: The incident originated from the GSA in Washington, D.C.; it began in 2021…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Larry David, creator of “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” satirized Bill Maher’s recent dinner with Donald Trump in a New York Times op-ed titled “My Dinner With Adolf.” Who’s Involved: Larry David, Bill Maher, and Donald Trump. Where & When: The op-ed was published in the New York Times, and Maher’s…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling for reduced interest rates amid claims of low inflation. Who’s Involved: President Trump and Jerome Powell. Where & When: On Truth Social, the morning of Monday, April 21. Key Quote: Trump remarked, “Powell has always been ‘Too Late,’ except when…

The wrenching sorrow of Good Friday and the hidden victory of Holy Saturday have led us to today, the most important day in the Christian calendar. On Holy Monday, we saw how Jesus challenged the priests and elders in the Second Temple, telling them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it…

The National Pulse’s Editor in Chief, Raheem Kassam, joined former Congressman and One America News host Matt Gaetz on Friday night to explain how El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele tricked Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen into posing, with margaritas, with an alleged MS-13 gang member. Kassam also discusses his latest article in the Spectator, about…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Supreme Court issued an emergency ruling stopping the deportation of more than 50 Venezuelan illegal immigrants by the Trump administration, pending further order. Who’s Involved: The Supreme Court, Trump administration, approximately 50 Venezuelan illegal immigrants, ACLU, Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito. Where & When: Anson, Texas; ruling issued around…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: ICE and federal law enforcement agencies conducted an immigration enforcement operation, leading to the arrest of over 200 individuals illegally present in the U.S. Who’s Involved: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), various federal law enforcement partners, and individuals with criminal backgrounds. Where & When: New York City, Long Island, and the…

Good Friday, the sixth day of Holy Week, brought the bitter fruit of Judas’s betrayal. Following his arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane, dragged before priests and rulers, and enduring the Cross to fulfill His mission, Jesus faced a whirlwind of trials, mockery, and torment. First, Jesus was hauled before Caiaphas, the high priest, for…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The government union representing  IRS employees successfully defended a telework policy allowing employees to work remotely up to eight days per biweekly pay period. A federal labor arbitrator dismissed the Trump White House and IRS officials’ concerns regarding performance and service to taxpayers under this arrangement. Who’s Involved: The IRS, the…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: NewsNation host Chris Cuomo discussed with Democratic strategist James Carville the political consequences of advocating for the return of deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 gang member, whose deportation order sparked controversy. Who’s Involved: Chris Cuomo, James Carville, Democratic Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and the Department…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: SpaceX proposed launching 400 to over 1,000 satellites to track missiles as part of a potential “Golden Dome” missile defense system. Who’s Involved: SpaceX, President Donald Trump, Palantir, Anduril, and Elon Musk. Where & When: News reported on April 18, 2025, related to U.S. missile defense initiatives. Key Quote: Elon Musk…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Trump administration requested a federal appeals court to review a lower court order regarding March 15 deportation flights, following potential contempt findings. Who’s Involved: U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, Trump administration officials, and the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. Where & When: The appeal was made on Wednesday, court actions…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador to support the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a deported illegal alien held in an El Salvadoran prison. The trip has led to accusations of Van Hollen violating the Logan Act. Who’s Involved: Democrat Senator Chris Van Hollen, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, White…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Qatari deputy prime minister Sa’oud bin Abd Al-Rahman Al Thani posted on social media expressing support for Hamas, then deleted the posts, sparking renewed allegations regarding the country’s role in financing Islamist terrorist organizations like Hamas. Additionally, the social media posts have call into question Qatar’s role in ongoing Middle East…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: An instructor at Washington State University (WSU) was arrested for allegedly assaulting a student for wearing a pro-Trump hat. Who’s Involved: The instructor, Patrick Mahoney, and the student, Jay Sani. A second individual, Gerald Hoff, was also mentioned in connection with the incident. Where & When: The incident occurred at Washington…

Maundy Thursday, the fifth day of Holy Week, heralds the beginning of Jesus’s final hours. On Spy Wednesday, He foretold His death, and Judas Iscariot conspired with Caiaphas, the high priest, to betray Him for thirty pieces of silver. Today, in a borrowed guest room on Mount Zion, He gathered His disciples to share the…

As I write, I sit swimming in turbulence somewhere over Virginia, on the same jet as US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth – heading to Panama City in an effort to restore the country’s critical canal to US control. But Saturday was a very different scene. A far more comfortable experience, too. In Box 3 at…

Holy Wednesday, also known—for reasons that will soon become clear—as Spy Wednesday, is a low point in Holy Week, particularly after the triumph of Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and the righteous zeal of Holy Monday and Holy Tuesday, when Jesus turned the moneychanges out of the temple and called out the corruption…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Far-left U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg says he has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt for not returning deportation planes to the U.S. as ordered. Who’s Involved: The Trump administration, U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung, and the Justice Department…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A Democratic Super PAC backed by Epstein associate Reid Hoffman has released a vulgar, AI-generated ad depicting a fake Republican congressman sexually servicing his “sugar daddy.” Who’s Involved: The ad was produced by the Progress Action Fund (PAF), primarily funded by LinkedIn co-founder and Epstein Island visitor Reid Hoffman. Where/When: Released…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Washington Post columnist Josh Rogin admitted during an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored that he fears being fired if he comments on or critiques the newspaper’s owner, Amazon founder and mega-billionaire Jeff Bezos. Who’s Involved: Piers Morgan, Josh Rogin, Bill Maher, Jeff Bezos, and Donald J. Trump. Where & When: The debate…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: An American pastor, Josh Sullivan, was kidnapped at gunpoint in South Africa while conducting a prayer service. Who’s Involved: Josh Sullivan, the South African Police Service’s Hawks unit, and Sullivan’s family. Where & When: Last Thursday, Motherwell, South Africa. Key Quote: “Please pray for Josh Sullivan,” the Fellowship Baptist Church in…

Holy Tuesday commemorates the ongoing clash between Jesus and the temple authorities, begun on Holy Monday, ahead of His execution. But before that confrontation, we again encounter the allegorical fig tree, cursed the previous day for its lack of fruit, and observe the disciples’ shocked reaction. St. Mark’s Gospel describes their astonishment as they encounter…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Tulip Siddiq, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Britain’s governing Labour Party, now facing corruption charges in Bangladesh, campaigned to ban President Donald J. Trump from Britain in 2016, and campaigned for Barack Obama in 2008.  Who’s Involved: Tulip Siddiq, President Donald J. Trump, former President Barack Obama, and Bangladesh’s Anti-Corruption…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: NVIDIA plans a substantial investment in U.S. infrastructure to create AI supercomputers. Who’s Involved: NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, President Donald J. Trump. Where & When: Arizona and Texas, announcement made on April 14, 2025. Key Quote: “The engines of the world’s AI infrastructure are being built in the United States for…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A 17-year-old in Wisconsin is accused of killing his mother and stepfather to obtain resources and freedom in order to execute a plan to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and overthrow the U.S. federal government. Who’s Involved: Nikita Casap, his stepfather Donald Mayer, his mother Tatiana Casap, Waukesha County, Wisconsin authorities,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Texas House, during an extended session, passed a $337 billion budget proposal, including a large-scale school choice initiative. The budget bill now heads to a conference committee that will reconcile differences between the versions passed by the Texas House and Senate before receiving a final vote on passage.  Who’s Involved:…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: An algorithm is being developed to predict which criminals might later commit murder. Who’s Involved: Britain’s Ministry of Justice, Greater Manchester Police and other British police forces, and civil liberties group Statewatch. Where & When: The United Kingdom; the project started in January 2023 and is believed to have been completed…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The White House responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s accusation that Vice President J.D. Vance is justifying Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions. Who’s Involved: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, U.S. President Donald Trump, and the White House. Where & When: Comments were made during an interview on…

Today is Holy Monday, formally the second day of Holy Week following Palm Sunday—which marks Jesus’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem astride a humble donkey, fulfilling Zechariah’s ancient prophecy of the Messiah. Certain events in Jesus’s life, particularly those leading up to his Crucifixion and Resurrection, are commemorated on each day of Holy Week. Holy Monday…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The White House is organizing a series of events to celebrate Holy Week and Easter, led by President Donald Trump. Who’s Involved: President Donald Trump, White House Faith Office, Jennifer Korn, Karoline Leavitt, Pastor Paula White. Where & When: White House, during Holy Week leading up to Easter. Key Quote: “The…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: An audio recording revealed communications between the British Border Force and the French Navy about returning life jackets loaned to migrants crossing the Channel. Who’s Involved: British Border Force, French Navy, and migrants crossing the English Channel. Where & When: English Channel between the UK and France. Key Quote: “We can…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to defend sex changes for children as part of his election campaign. Who’s Involved: Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Liberal Party of Canada, Albertans, and Canadian children. Where & When: Canada, on the campaign trail on April 9. Key Quote: “Access to healthcare in…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump announced agreements with five major law firms to provide pro bono services worth hundreds of millions of dollars for causes supported by him and the firms. The law firms include Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Latham &…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A rise in fatal drug overdoses and related social issues has been linked to changes in international trade policy and associated job losses in the U.S. Who’s Involved: U.S. workers affected by job losses; researchers examining the link between trade policies and public health. Where & When: Across U.S. counties, with…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A federal judge on Friday ruled that the Trump administration can proceed with the deportation of “pro-Hamas” demonstrator and former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil. Who’s Involved: U.S. Federal Courts, the Trump administration, Mahmoud Khalil, anti-Israel student demonstrators, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the State Department. Where & When:…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Federal Elections Commission (FEC) has initiated an investigation into Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) over campaign donations made through ActBlue. Who’s Involved: Rep. Jasmine Crockett, the FEC, conservative advocacy group Coolidge-Reagan Foundation, and ActBlue. Where & When: The complaint was filed in March 2025; the FEC notified the group on April…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Kennedy Center set an all-time attendance record with a fireworks show. Who’s Involved: The Kennedy Center, President Donald J. Trump, Ric Grenell. Where & When: March 29, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Key Quote: “It was wonderful to have so many new visitors at the Kennedy Center for Cai Guo-Qiang’s…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Charges filed in Florida against Ryan Routh for an alleged assassination attempt on President Donald J. Trump. Who’s Involved: Ryan Routh, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Where & When: Assassination attempt at West Palm Beach golf course, Florida; charges announced on Thursday.…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A judge allowed a defamation lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump to proceed. Who’s Involved: President Trump, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, Kevin Richardson, Antron Brown, Korey Wise, and Judge Wendy Beetlestone. Where & When: Philadelphia, ruling made on Thursday. Key Quote: “The Plaintiffs seek to correct the record and clear their…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Republican Rep. Lance Gooden endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas GOP Senate primary against longtime Sen. John Cornyn. Who’s Involved: Rep. Lance Gooden, Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton, President Donald Trump, Texas Rep. Troy Nehls, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and Sen. Tim Scott. Where & When: The endorsement…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River. Who’s Involved: Six people are dead, per the Associated Press; law enforcement sources and first responders involved. Where & When: Hudson River near Lower Manhattan, closer to the New Jersey side, on Thursday afternoon, April 10, 2025. Key Quote: “Fatalities have been reported,” stated…

PANAMA CITY, Panama—U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wrapped up his tour of Panama on Wednesday, inking two critical Memoranda of Understanding with officials of the central American nation determined to get more support, investment, and protection from the United States in exchange for renewed Sino-skepticism. The trip, which saw precisely 47 staffers work the…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will now screen the social media histories of visa applicants to determine any support or interaction with terrorist organizations, particularly focusing on anti-Semitic terrorism. Who’s Involved: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and visa applicants, particularly students and those seeking…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Trump has overseen a historic Wall Street surge, with the Dow jumping 2,962.86 points and the S&P up nearly 10 percent as he continues to steer his America First tariff strategy.  Who’s Involved: Donald J. Trump, U.S. markets, China, 75 negotiating countries, Wall Street traders.  Where & When: U.S. markets,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A 26-year-old Afghan, Fayaz Khan (a.k.a. Mada Pasa), faces charges for threatening to kill Reform Party leader Nigel Farage after menacing online videos surfaced last year.  Who’s Involved: Fayaz Khan, Nigel Farage, Metropolitan Police.  Where & When: Westminster Magistrates’ Court, London, Friday, April 11, 2025.  Key Quote: “Fayaz Khan, of no…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: On Wednesday, before President Donald J. Trump announced he would be reducing tariffs on countries that have not “retaliated in any way, shape, or form against the United States,” the European Union (EU) approved an estimated $21 billion in retaliatory tariffs against a number of American exports.  Who’s Involved: The European…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino and Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricaurte Vásquez on April 8, 2025, reaffirming and expanding U.S.-Panama security cooperation. Where: Panama City, Panama. When: April 8, 2025. Who Was Involved: President José Raúl Mulino, Secretary Pete Hegseth, ACP Administrator Ricaurte…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The New York Times published a story involving Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s review of fluoride recommendations. The White House argues it is a smear meant to portray the Trump administration as anti-science and anti-health. Who’s Involved: Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., The New York Times,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump has withdrawn numerous student visas from leading American universities, impacting foreign students at institutions primarily in California. Who’s Involved: The Trump administration, students primarily from Stanford, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Harvard, the University of Southern California, and others. Where & When: Visa revocations have…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Attempted Trump assassin Ryan Routh tried to source anti-aircraft missiles to target President Donald J. Trump’s aircraft last year. Who’s Involved: Ryan Routh, President Donald J. Trump, Ukraine, the Department of Justice (DOJ), an unnamed associate of Routh, Ukraine. Where & When: The attempt to acquire the weapons took place in…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump signed four Executive Orders to revitalize the U.S. coal industry. Who’s Involved: President Trump, relevant federal agencies, and the U.S. coal industry. Where & When: The announcement was made at the White House on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Key Quote: President Trump stated, “Today, we’re taking historic…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced plans to end the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation for water fluoridation in the U.S. and is forming a task force to examine fluoride’s health effects. Separately, he has backed the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine he previously criticized.…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Trump administration announced plans to enforce significant tariffs on trading partners, prompting a rush of world leaders promising to dismantle their barriers against the U.S. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, European Union (EU) officials, Israel’s Prime Minister, Vietnam’s leader, Indonesia’s government representatives, and others. Where & When: Foreign diplomatic…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell announced a groundbreaking outreach program to reinstate approximately 8,700 service members discharged for rejecting the COVID-19 vaccine, offering them a clear path back to duty. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Sean Parnell, and 8,700 affected veterans. Where & When: Nationwide, starting…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Taylor Lorenz shared a post expressing disappointment that a false report on former President Joe Biden’s death was untrue. Who’s Involved: Taylor Lorenz, a writer for Mehdi Hasan’s Zeteo. Where & When: The exchange happened on the social media platform X over the weekend. Key Quote: “This tweet got my hopes…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: American workers are getting behind President Donald J. Trump’s tariff plan to help bring jobs back to America. Who’s Involved: President Trump, United Auto Workers, Steel Manufacturers Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Southern Shrimp Alliance, National Council of Textile Organizations, and various small business owners and industry leaders. Where & When:…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A minivan drove into a group of bystanders in Los Angeles. Who’s Involved: Nine individuals were assessed for injuries, including two children and a teenager. The incident involved four adults who were hospitalized, two adults who refused treatment, and three minors, aged 8, 11, and 17, who were also treated. Where…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Donald Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, mistakenly added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal group chat discussing U.S. military operations in Yemen due to an iPhone mechanism that prompts contact updates automatically, per new, exclusive reporting from Hugo Lowell at The Guardian. Who’s Involved: Mike Waltz, Jeffrey Goldberg, Donald Trump,…

For me, America has always been a symbol of free thinkers and opportunity. As a kid, I experienced communism in the Czech Republic, and the USA really was a beacon of freedom for us. But in recent years, its light has been going out. America was in crisis. And when the USA is in crisis,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Dan Norris, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Britain’s governing Labour Party, West of England Mayor, and Donald J. Trump critic, has been arrested for misconduct in public office and a range of child sex offenses. Who’s Involved: Dan Norris, Labour Party, Avon and Somerset Police. Where & When: The arrest…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A pro-life activist was found guilty of violating a “buffer zone” outside an abortion clinic in Britain and received a two-year conditional discharge, along with the equivalent of tens of thousands of dollars in fines. Who’s Involved: Livia Tossici-Bolt, a retired medical scientist, Poole Magistrates’ Court, District Judge Orla Austin, the…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Trump imposed a 10% blanket global tariff and additional reciprocal tariffs this week, aimed at reshaping both the U.S. and global economies—not just fixing trade deficits. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, his economic team (including chief economic advisor Stephen Miran), and U.S. importers/exporters. Global trading partners are watching closely.…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump has come out in support of Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s proposal to allow new mothers in Congress to vote by proxy. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Speaker Mike Johnson, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.  Where & When: United States Congress, Air Force…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: General Timothy Haugh, head of the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command, was dismissed from his position. Who’s Involved: General Timothy Haugh, Laura Loomer (activist), President Donald Trump, Wendy Noble (fired NSA deputy director), Lieutenant General William J. Hartman (new acting director), and Sheila Thomas (new acting deputy director).…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to return an illegal immigrant gang member who was deported to El Salvador to the United States. Who’s Involved: U.S. District Court Judge Paula Xinis, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, President Donald J. Trump, El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, and federal immigration officials.  Where &…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A Chinese national detained by U.S. border officers died by suicide while in custody at a border patrol station. Who’s Involved: The 52-year-old Chinese woman, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA). Where & When: The woman was initially detained in California and transferred to a Yuma,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Nearly 400 books were removed from the U.S. Naval Academy’s library following a directive from the defense secretary’s office to eliminate materials promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Who’s Involved: U.S. Naval Academy, the office of the Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, Pentagon officials, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, and other military academies. Where…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Former Vice President Mike Pence, who is pushing the GOP to reembrace unpopular globalist economic policies, is criticizing President Donald J. Trump’s imposition of extensive global tariffs, claiming they represent the largest peacetime tax increase in U.S. history. Who’s Involved: Mike Pence, Donald Trump, and America First conservatives, including Trump’s trade…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Trump White House is rescheduling Spring Garden Tours for Saturday, April 5, in response to a planned far-left protest against President Donald J. Trump.  Who’s Involved: The Trump White House, The Office of the First Lady, Planned Parenthood, the Human Rights Campaign, the Indivisible movement, and dozens of other Democrat-aligned…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump announced a new set of tariffs aimed at reversing globalization’s impact on the U.S. industrial sector, introducing a universal 10 percent tariff and higher tariffs on countries with their own punishing tariff and non-tariff barriers against the U.S. Who’s Involved: The policy has garnered bipartisan support, including…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump invited El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to the White House in a formal letter shared by Bukele. Who’s Involved: President Donald Trump, President Nayib Bukele, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. Where & When: The White House, Washington, D.C. The invitation is set for…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Momodou Taal, a student from Cornell University, left the United States after his student visa was revoked due to involvement in anti-Israel demonstrations. Who’s Involved: Momodou Taal, a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Gambia; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE); the Trump administration. Where & When: Cornell University in…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Christine Grady, a bioethicist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the wife of Anthony Fauci, was notified of a layoff amidst a restructuring at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Who’s Involved: Christine Grady, Anthony Fauci, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., NIH officials including Clifford Lane…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revoked the F-1 visas of nine students from the University of Colorado and Colorado State University. Who’s Involved: The students affected were from the University of Colorado’s Boulder and Colorado Springs campuses, as well as Colorado State University. Where & When: Colorado; the situation was…

President Donald J. Trump has announced a series of new tariff rates at his administration’s “Liberation Day” event at the White House Rose Garden, including the imposition of a 10 percent across-the-board tariff on all foreign imports. In addition to the 10 percent blanket tariff, Trump is set to impose a series of targeted trade levies…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Texas House of Representatives passed a resolution to officially recognize March 23 as “Pakistan Day.” Who’s Involved: State Representative Dr. Suleman Lalani, Pakistan’s Consul General in Texas Muhammad Aftab Chaudhry, and House Speaker Dustin Burrows. Where & When: Texas House of Representatives, late March. Key Quote: “Today, we celebrate Pakistan’s…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Illegal crossings at the southern U.S. border declined significantly in March. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Border Patrol. Where & When: Southern U.S. border in March. Key Quote: “Migrant crossings have slowed to a near halt” as reported by the Los Angeles Times. Impact: A sharp reduction in…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: German troops will be stationed permanently along NATO’s eastern flank in Lithuania. Who’s Involved: Germany’s Bundeswehr, Brigadier General Christoph Huber, NATO. Where & When: Lithuania, along NATO’s eastern flank; fully operational by 2027. Key Quote: “We have to ensure the protection, freedom, and security of our Lithuanian allies here on NATO’s…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump will unveil his administration’s reciprocal tariff policy on Wednesday. Who’s Involved: President Trump, numerous countries, and leaders around the world. Where & When: “Liberation Day,” Wednesday, April 2. Key Quote: “The president has a brilliant team of advisers who have been studying these issues for decades, and…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump’s administration is interested in acquiring Greenland, motivated by concerns over national security and the region’s mineral resources. Who’s Involved: The key figures include U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, President Donald J. Trump, the People’s Republic of China, Russia, and the Greenlandic and Danish authorities. Where & When:…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Hooters, a restaurant chain known for its chicken wings and servers in distinct outfits, filed for bankruptcy in Texas. Who’s Involved: The company founders, current owners, and a private equity firm are involved in the bankruptcy proceedings. Where & When: The filing was announced on Monday in Texas. Key Quote: “Our…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The bodies of three U.S. soldiers, reported missing in Lithuania, have been discovered. Who’s Involved: The incident involves four U.S. soldiers. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and acting NATO spokesman Allison Hart have commented on the situation. Where & When: The soldiers went missing in Lithuania during a training exercise. Their…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Supreme Court appears close to siding with a Catholic charitable organization in a case against Wisconsin regarding religious exemptions from state unemployment taxes. Who’s Involved: Catholic Charities Bureau, the state of Wisconsin, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Where & When: The case is currently in the United States Supreme Court;…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: New Ministry of Justice guidelines prioritizing ethnic minority, transgender, and female suspects for bail in Britain have sparked debate over “two-tier” justice. Who’s Involved: Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick, and the Sentencing Council. Where & When: United Kingdom, guidelines effective from Tuesday following publication of new guidance…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Venezuelan influencer Leonel Moreno was deported to Caracas after being apprehended by U.S. immigration authorities. Who’s Involved: Leonel Moreno, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello, Venezuelan deportees. Where & When: Moreno was deported from the United States and arrived in Caracas on a Friday morning in…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Donald Trump granted a full pardon to Thomas Caldwell, involved in the January 6 protests, and commuted the sentence of Jason Galanis, a former associate of Hunter Biden. Who’s Involved: Thomas Caldwell, a Navy veteran; Jason Galanis, a businessman; President Donald Trump; Hunter Biden. Where & When: Washington, D.C., January 6,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Republican Party headquarters in Albuquerque was damaged in an alleged arson attack and vandalism attempt. Who’s Involved: The Republican Party of New Mexico, Albuquerque Fire Department, Albuquerque Police Department, FBI, ATF, and Democratic Party of New Mexico. Where & When: The incident occurred at the Republican Party headquarters in Albuquerque,…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to end collective bargaining with federal unions in several agencies tied to national security. This action uses authority from the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978. Who’s Involved: President Donald J. Trump, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Science…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Utah’s governor allowed a law to take effect prohibiting the display of LGBT pride flags at public buildings, opting not to veto it despite concerns. Who’s Involved: Utah Governor Spencer Cox, Salt Lake City officials, Sundance Film Festival representatives, Utah Legislature, and the LGBT community. Where & When: Utah; the new…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The United Kingdom’s (UK) government is enforcing its Online Safety Act 2023 globally, targeting foreign platforms like Gab and Kiwi Farms to comply with its online safety standards. Gab refuses to comply, facing potential penalties.  Who’s Involved: The British government; U.S. social platform Gab and forum Kiwi Farms; the UK’s Office…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Scholars have identified how Vice President J.D. Vance could be sworn in as President of the United States and immediately resign, facilitating Donald Trump’s ascent to a third presidency in 2028. Who’s Involved: J.D. Vance, Donald Trump, and constitutional experts. Key Quote: “It’s one of those surprisingly straightforward scenarios,” says Professor…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A conservative student was reportedly attacked by another student with a bike lock at the University of Texas, Dallas. Who’s Involved: Paige Neumann, a conservative student and chapter president of Turning Point USA, and Liam Thanh Tam Nguyen, who also identifies as Alyssa. Where & When: University of Texas, Dallas, on…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: A global Islamic missionary network, Tablighi Jamaat, has established its headquarters in Garland, Texas. This group is considered a potential gateway to extremist activities by various intelligence agencies. Who’s Involved: Tablighi Jamaat, a South Asian-based movement with numerous followers worldwide, is linked to the Islamic Association of Arabi, which relocated from…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: The Los Angeles Times filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles, alleging officials unlawfully withheld and deleted Mayor Karen Bass’s text messages and other public records related to January’s fires. Who’s Involved: The lawsuit involves the Los Angeles Times, city officials, Mayor Karen Bass, and outside counsel for The…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Utah’s governor signed legislation removing fluoride from public water. Who’s Involved: Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Utah state lawmakers. Where & When: Utah, with the bill signed on Thursday; action effective May 7. Key Quote: Governor Cox questioned the necessity of fluoride: “You would think you would see drastically different outcomes…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Elon Musk discussed his role in a federal government initiative to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse, aiming to cut the federal deficit by a trillion dollars. Who’s Involved: Elon Musk, the Trump administration, Fox News anchor Bret Baier, and officials from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Where & When: The…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: Nigel Farage launched Reform UK’s largest-ever local election campaign, announcing a full slate of candidates across the country for the May 1st vote, and torching both the Conservative Party and Britain’s bloated public institutions. Who Was Involved: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, party chairman Richard Tice, and a packed crowd of…

PULSE POINTS: What Happened: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a warning against vandalism or acts of terrorism directed at Tesla showrooms and other properties owned by Elon Musk, emphasizing strict federal enforcement against such acts. Who’s Involved: Attorney General Pam Bondi, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and unidentified individuals involved in Tesla-related vandalism.…

IN BRIEF: What Happened: An illegal immigrant was taken into custody in Georgia, accused of molesting four children under the age of 14. Who’s Involved: The detained individual is Nery Antonio Gonzalez, 36, who was arrested by the Valdosta Police Department. Where & When: The arrest occurred on March 14 in Valdosta, Georgia. Key Quote:…

IN BRIEF: What Happened: The White House shared a satirical image as political commentary, featuring a mock arrest poster in an anime art style. Who’s Involved: Virginia Basora-Gonzalez, an illegal immigrant accused of fentanyl trafficking; the White House. Where & When: Washington, D.C.; Thursday. Key Quote: “The apprehension of Virginia Basora-Gonzalez demonstrates our commitment to…

IN BRIEF: What Happened: Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that Canada and the United States’ era of extensive economic, security, and military ties has ended. Who’s Involved: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump. Where & When: Ottawa, Thursday. Key Quote: Carney stated, “The old relationship we had with the United States…

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee approved a bill on Wednesday to dismantle sanctuary city laws in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation—called the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act (H.R.2056)—would prevent the D.C. city government from maintaining policies that limit interactions with federal immigration authorities. “As our nation’s capital, Washington D.C. should be…

IN BRIEF: What Happened: King Charles was admitted to the hospital as part of his ongoing cancer treatment, leading to the cancellation of upcoming engagements. Who’s Involved: King Charles III, Queen Camilla, and medical staff. Where & When: London, admitted on March 27, 2025, and returned to Clarence House the same day. Key Quote: Buckingham…

The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has rejected a motion from President Donald J. Trump‘s Department of Justice (DOJ) to stay District Court Judge James Boasberg‘s restraining order blocking the deportation of Tren de Aragua gang members under the Alien Enemies Act. In a two-to-one decision, the appellate court…

The European Union (EU) is urging residents of its member states to prepare emergency three-day survival kits as part of a preparedness strategy as tensions with Russia teeter on the edge of conflict. Hadja Lahbib, EU Commissioner for Crisis Management, announced the preparedness strategy on March 26, encouraging EU citizens to have at least 72…

A gang of up to 17 migrants, most of them supposedly minors, brutally raped a 12-year-old European girl and passed her around as a “trophy,” even filming some of the abuse. The young Austrian girl was repeatedly subjected to sex attacks over a period of several months from February to June of 2023 in Vienna,…

At least 15 current and former members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are under investigation by police for allegedly taking bribes from Chinese tech giant Huawei. Police have already made several arrests and raided 21 properties across Belgium and Portugal. The alleged bribery began in 2021 and continued until at least this year, with Belgian…

The head of NPR has admitted that the publicly funded broadcaster failed to adequately cover the Hunter Biden laptop story in 2020. Kathrene Maher testified before Congress on March 26, saying, “I do want to say that NPR acknowledges we were mistaken in failing to cover the Hunter Biden laptop story more aggressively and sooner.”…

A network of fake companies attempting to recruit laid-off U.S. federal government workers has been identified as a front for a Chinese technology firm’s recruitment operation. It could pose significant risks to American national security. According to a new report released by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), a total of four fake companies…

A Ukrainian politician and member of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s party has called on President Donald J. Trump to fire Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, complaining that Witkoff uses Russian narratives. Oleksandr Merezkho, a member of Zelensky’s Servant of the People Party, has even claimed that Witkoff may be an agent of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Merezkho’s…

President Donald J. Trump is standing by his White House National Security Advisor Michael Waltz after The Atlantic‘s Jeffrey Goldberg was inadvertently added to an encrypted Signal group chat with top administration officials discussing military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. Following the revelation that Goldberg had been privy to the messages, some members of…

The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has announced that multiple state agencies are investigating a project to create a “Muslim city” in the state, with some fearing that Sharia law may be applied within the settlement. The East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) is behind the project, dubbed “EPIC City,” which plans to create a new…

On Monday, a federal judge made a bizarre attempt to rebuke the Trump administration’s approach to deporting alleged gang members under a rarely used 18th-century statute, suggesting that these individuals were afforded fewer rights than Nazis detained by the U.S. during World War II. The law in question, the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, was…

The Trump administration has announced the termination of a Biden-era parole program that allowed approximately 530,000 foreign nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to enter the United States. The decision to end the CHNV program was disclosed in a memo from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), citing the program’s inconsistency with the current…

Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), a key figure in President Donald J. Trump‘s bipartisan Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, is urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to fulfill its promises and make public the files on Jeffrey Epstein. Luna is pressing for the release of information that she believes contains evidence that…

There is an ongoing push for President Donald J. Trump to cut ties between federal financial regulators and Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). The foreign-owned financial services company acts as a proxy advisory firm, providing proxy voting services and data to corporate shareholders—and pushes radical environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)…

President Donald J. Trump’s tariff policies have secured a major investment from Korean automaker Hyundai. At least $5.8 billion will be invested in a new steel plant in Louisiana. Announced Monday, March 24, the endeavor is part of a broader commitment by the South Korean automaker, which plans to channel $21 billion into various U.S.…

The increasing power demands required for advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems and cryptocurrency could see United States-based data centers consume upwards of 12 percent of all total domestic electricity by 2028, according to a Department of Energy (DOE) report. This would be a significant increase from the estimated 4.4 percent of total electricity supply consumption…

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has slashed over $350 million of spending earmarked for woke projects, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. Overall, around 500 research grants are affected, which range from studying “gender-affirming hormone therapy in mice” to “microaggressions.” HHS spokesman Andrew Nixon commented on the cuts, saying, “The terminated…

A group of Satanists plans to conduct a “black mass” at the Kansas State Capitol on March 28, despite efforts by Governor Laura Kelly and bipartisan lawmakers to prevent the event. The Satanic Grotto and its leader, Michael Stewart, said the event gained attention following allegations that he stole a consecrated host from a local…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an agreement with the University of Maine System (UMS) to adhere to President Donald J. Trump’s executive order restricting biological male athletes from participating in women’s sports. UMS, comprising eight public universities in Maine, faced a suspension of federal funding from the USDA last week amid a…

President Donald J. Trump’s push to reduce federal government waste, fraud, and abuse will see the Small Business Administration (SBA) reduce its workforce by over 40 percent. The impending cuts, which aim to save more than $435 million annually, will impact roughly 6,500 bureaucrats. “The strategic reorganization will begin a turnaround for the agency by…

An Islamist who attempted a bombing at a British hospital has been sentenced to a minimum of 37 years in prison. Mohammad Farooq, 29, was convicted after bringing an explosive device to St James’s Hospital in the city of Leeds, England, in January. The device, a pressure cooker bomb, contained double the explosives of those…

A $1.4 trillion investment framework in the United States has been agreed with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after top leaders from the Gulf state met with President Donald J. Trump at the White House earlier this week. According to the White House, the agreement will see a significant increase in existing UAE investments in…

Tavish Forsyth, previously an associate artistic lead at the Washington National Opera’s Opera Institute, has been fired after releasing a nude video protesting changes being made at the Kennedy Center by President Trump and his point man Amb. Ric Grenell. In the YouTube video, Forsyth—who Kennedy Center sources tell The National Pulse was part of…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says local law enforcement in Aurora, Colorado, refused to assist them after two illegal immigrants escaped from a detention facility located near the city during a power outage. According to ICE officials, Joel Jose Gonzalez-Gonzalez, 32, and Geilond Vido-Romero, 24, fled the Denver Contract Detention Facility late Tuesday when…

Federal prosecutors have charged the husband of former far-left Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO) with two counts of wire fraud related to filing fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and other loan applications with the Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2020 and 2021. Cortney Merritts, 46, of St. Louis, Missouri, used fraudulent applications to attain over $20,000…

A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent who had previously voiced criticism of the bureau during President Donald J. Trump‘s first administration and alleged that Russian agents compromised former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was arrested on Monday. Jonathan Buma, a 15-year veteran of the FBI, is facing charges of unlawfully retaining and disclosing confidential bureau documents…

Vice President J.D. Vance has received backing for his stance on immigration from a seemingly unlikely source, namely Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the governing Social Democrats. The liberal premier has acknowledged that mass migration poses a risk to the West, stating, “I consider this mass migration into Europe as a threat to the…

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance argues that importing cheap foreign labor through mass immigration has led to declining productivity and economic stagnation in the West. Speaking at a summit of venture capitalists hosted by Andreesen Horowitz on Tuesday, the Vice President stated the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom are “addicted to cheap labor,”…

President Donald J. Trump has proposed the U.S. take over Ukraine’s nuclear power plants during a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to a statement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, “American ownership of those plants would be the best protection for that infrastructure and support for Ukrainian…

President Donald J. Trump has suspended funding initially allocated to a New York nonprofit by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the former Biden government. Catholic Migration Services (CMS) was set to receive over $293,000 to provide naturalization services for immigrants. The grant, effective November 22, 2024, was intended to extend until September 2026.…

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a vocal critic of President Donald J. Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) within the Republican Party, addressed a potential primary challenge funded by DOGE frontman Elon Musk during a press conference in Juneau, Alaska, on Tuesday. Murkowski, known for her Republican-in-name-only (RINO) stances that often frustrate her Senate…

President Donald J. Trump has halted $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania, citing its policies regarding transgender athletes. This action aligns with Trump’s executive order aimed at prohibiting “biological males from joining women’s sports.” The White House Rapid Response account on X (formerly Twitter) highlighted the move on social media. “The…

The University of Southern California (USC) has announced it will be scrapping its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) office and reviewing online content that contains DEI language. The university released a statement announcing the move and referencing compliance with executive orders and agency guidance. The executive order referenced is likely that signed recently by President Donald J.…

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has temporarily halted enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued the preliminary injunction, claiming that the order infringes on the constitutional rights of transgender service members. The injunction was granted following requests by attorneys…

Dr. W. Ian Lipkin, professor of epidemiology at Columbia University, and the notorious Dr. Ralph Baric, professor of epidemiology, microbiology, and immunology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, are raising alarm bells over inadequate safety measures at the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Baric‘s intervention is particularly notable, as he has previously contributed to…

A member of the European Union (EU) has taken a significant step to protect children from LGBT ideology by banning Pride parades. Legislation introduced in Hungary’s parliament aims to ban public LGBTQ events. The statute, passed on Tuesday, renders it illegal to conduct or attend events deemed to contravene Hungary’s child protection laws. Prime Minister…

The U.S. is exiting the International Center for the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine, a group the former Biden government joined in 2023 to virtue-signal about Russian President Vladimir Putin and others being guilty of war crimes. This move signals President Donald J. Trump’s intent to dial back Biden’s emphasis on personally…

The chief of San Diego’s Border Patrol has acknowledged that President Donald J. Trump’s move to send the military to support border control efforts has been a “force multiplier” and is already showing results. Jeffrey Stalnaker, acting Chief Patrol Agent for the San Diego Sector, noted that military personnel presence had enhanced the work of…

An Illinois mom accused her daughter’s school officials of forcing the 13-year-old and other girls to undress in front of a biological male in the name of “inclusivity.” The details: Nicole Georgas told a Deerfield District 109 School Board meeting that her daughter came home from Shepard Middle School on February 5 frightened and upset…

United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has allocated close to $70 million to Granite Construction Co. to expand the southern border wall, marking the first such contract during President Donald J. Trump‘s second term. The plan involves constructing an additional seven miles of the barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border in Hidalgo County, Texas. This…

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has arrested Maria Margarita Rojas, a 48-year-old midwife who goes by “Dr. Maria,” for “providing illegal abortions and illegally operating a network of clinics” in Houston. She faces second-degree felony charges of illegal performance of an abortion and practicing medicine without a license. In a statement noting that “Texas law…

New polling data from the firm with the best record during the 2024 U.S. Presidential election has revealed that Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, is preferred as prime minister to the governing Sir Keir Starmer in a majority of UK constituencies. According to findings by JL Partners for the Adam Smith Institute, Farage leads…

An Obama-era appointee judge for Washington DC has this evening issued a restraining order and demanding that violent Tren de Aragua members subject to President Trump’s deportation plan be returned to the United States. The order marks a small victory for those defending deportees, including the leftist American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). OK – now…

On Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting specific federal agencies for operational reductions, including the parent organization of U.S. government-funded media outlet Voice of America (VOA). This action marks Trump’s ongoing efforts to streamline government operations. The order mandates these agencies to scale back their activities to the legal minimum. Among the…

Business leaders are calling for as many as eight million non-Western migrants to be transplanted to Ukraine to mitigate the “demographic crisis” created by its three-year war with Russia. The news vindicates warnings from Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief of The National Pulse, that the conflict would be used as an excuse to transform the country. All-Ukrainian…

Recent polling data suggests that Nigel Farage‘s Reform Party appears poised for a major breakthrough in a parliamentary by-election (special election) in the United Kingdom. The latest poll conducted by Lord Ashcroft indicates the populist party could secure 40 percent of the vote in the Runcorn and Helsby constituency, ahead of the ruling Labour Party’s…

An illegal immigrant in New York has been arrested and accused of fatally assaulting his two-month-old daughter. Marlon Rabanales-Pretzantzin, 20, was charged with second-degree murder following his arrest on Wednesday, related to the death of his daughter, Liseyda Rabanales Barrios. Authorities responded to a call concerning a choking incident at an Inwood residence on March…

Ranjani Srinivasan, an Indian migrant “who had her student visa revoked for advocating for violence and terrorism” against Israel, has “self-deported,” according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The department says the Columbia University student used the CBP One app—used by the Biden regime to admit hundreds of thousands of migrants to the U.S. but converted…

President Donald J. Trump’s Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced late Friday that the United States had dismissed South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool. The South African government diplomat, while participating in a foreign policy seminar at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA) in Johannesburg, referred to President Trump as a white supremacist and declared…

President Donald J. Trump‘s National Security Advisor has provided new details regarding a potential Russo-Ukrainian peace settlement, including the abandonment of efforts to absorb Ukraine into NATO and the relinquishing of some parts of the country to the Russian Federation. The revelation followed Fox News host Sean Hannity asking National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, “If…

Education Secretary Linda McMahon met with “detransitioners” at the Department of Education on Thursday, coinciding with DeTrans Awareness Day. The discussion focused on the influence schools, educators, and administrators have on youth regarding irreversible gender transition procedures. “No teacher should attempt to persuade or coerce a student to undergo a gender transition. No parent should…

A federal judge on Thursday afternoon ordered President Donald J. Trump‘s administration to rehire thousands of probationary federal workers dismissed as part of government cost-cutting measures in recent weeks. Federal District Court Judge William Alsup of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California—appointed to the bench in 1999 by then-President Bill…

Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) has died at the age of 77 after suffering complications with his cancer treatment. A staunch open borders advocate, Grijalva served for over 21 years in the House of Representatives and rose to become a powerful figure in the Democrat Caucus. One of Grijalva’s first pieces of legislation after being elected…

President Donald J. Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued subpoenas to two New York City hotels that were converted into aid centers and shelters for illegal immigrants. The subpoenas order the infamous Roosevelt Hotel and the Stewart Hotel to provide federal prosecutors with the names of individuals, contractors, and other entities that oversaw the…

Former First Lady Michelle Obama launched a new podcast with her brother, IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson—but you can’t be blamed if you didn’t know. Despite an intense marketing campaign, the digital offering garnered only around 12,000 subscribers in its first 14 hours on YouTube earlier on Thursday. Even several hours later, that…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests since President Donald J. Trump took office are already outpacing arrests made in all of 2024, the agency said Wednesday—and the Biden government had been “cooking the books” to produce its numbers. “We have uncovered that the previous administration… was cooking the books on ICE data,” acting ICE…

Two former Obama government officials have criticized the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) for its endorsement of President Donald J. Trump’s order to deport foreign-born students protesting Israel. The controversy follows the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent U.S. resident with British government ties, by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the new directive targeting student…

A report has revealed that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) enacted a plethora of DEI policies under the former Biden-Harris regime. Between 2021 and 2024, the agency spent over $2.3 million on DEI-related contracts. Over the past four years, NASA introduced various guidelines for its employees, including support for those undergoing gender transitions.…

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel announced his agents have arrested an allegedly corrupt federal government official charged with executing a scheme to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and lying to federal agents. On Wednesday, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan announced charges against Serina Baker-Hill, a…

The foreign-born share of the United States population hit an all-time high in January, according to the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS). At 15.8 percent of the total U.S. population, the ratio of foreign-born individuals living in the country to native-born now exceeds prior highs reached during the mass immigration influxes experienced in 1890 and…

An email sent by the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) acting director, Erica Carr, is raising eyebrows as it instructed agency staff to begin the process of shredding and destroying sensitive and personal materials as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is set to take over office space. Despite the corporate media’s overhyped…

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced on Tuesday that egg prices nationwide have begun falling following the Trump administration’s efforts to boost domestic supply. According to Rollins, following measures implemented late last month, the average cost of a dozen eggs has decreased by nearly $2.00. “A good piece of news we just got in the…

Ukrainian open-source intelligence group Molfar—which falsely names several American politicians, including Vice President J.D. Vance, as “foreign propagandists of the Russian Federation”—appears to have received funding from former President Joe Biden’s United States Agency for International Development (USAID). According to a recently conducted investigation, the Molfar organization has previously listed USAID and the U.S. Civilian…

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced Hungary’s intention to hold a referendum on Ukraine’s potential membership in the European Union (EU). Orbán revealed this plan during discussions in Brussels following a summit with EU leaders. He emphasized the importance of involving the public in such critical decisions rather than allowing decisions to be made solely…

Yet another Washington Post employee has called it quits, complaining about the influence of the paper’s owner, tech billionaire Jeff Bezos. Ruth Marcus, a longtime political columnist and Associate Editor for The Post, has resigned following a clash with the paper’s leadership regarding changes to the opinion section. Marcus, who has been with the Post…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that around 5,200 contracts—worth tens of billions of dollars—belonging to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have been terminated as the Trump administration continues efforts to abolish the agency. He added that the remaining contracts, about 18 percent of the total, will now be taken over by…

Several companies controlled by technology and space exploration mogul Elon Musk have seen an influx of Chinese investors after being tapped as a White House senior advisor and unofficial chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Using complicated financial vehicles to shield their identities, Chinese nationals are alleged to have directed tens of millions…

A collision between two large vessels occurred in the North Sea off East Yorkshire on Monday. The incident involved the oil tanker Stena Immaculate and the container ship Solong. According to data from vessel tracking service MarineTraffic, the vessels struck each other at roughly 09:48 UTC. Stena Immaculate, a 183-meter-long U.S.-registered tanker, was anchored off…

The new Islamist regime in Syria’s genocide of the country’s ancient and indigenous Christian population is a direct result of long-standing United States foreign policy in the Middle East. While U.S. government officials insisted the ouster of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in December last year would not result in reprisals against Syrian Christians and other…

ActBlue, the Democratic Party’s primary fundraising platform, is engulfed in turmoil following the resignation of at least seven senior officials. The walkouts come amid an investigation led by Republican members of Congress into the platform’s security and fraud-prevention protocols, with particular attention to illegal, foreign contributions. Noteworthy departures include the associate general counsel and the…

Calin Georgescu has been barred from participating in Romania’s presidential election re-run scheduled for May, according to an announcement by the country’s election authority on Sunday. The decision has sparked protests outside the election bureau, with chants of “Freedom” ringing out. Georgescu is a right-wing candidate who has expressed skepticism over NATO, the European Union,…

The foreign-born judge behind a ruling forcing President Donald J. Trump to authorize around $2 billion in payments from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is a Canadian-American jurist. United States District Court Judge Amir Ali, who serves on the United States District Court for the District of…

Vandals attacked Trump Turnberry, a golf resort owned by President Donald Trump, allegedly in response to his recent statements on the Gaza Strip in the Middle East. On Friday night, messages were painted on the course in Scotland, United Kingdom, with “Gaza Is Not For Sale” written in large letters. Other images show “F*ck Trump”…

Sebastien Lai, the son of imprisoned Chinese-British pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, is expressing hope that U.S. President Donald J. Trump might assist in securing his father’s release by Communist China. Jimmy Lai, founder of the outspoken Apple Daily newspaper in Hong Kong, is embroiled in a national security trial that could result in a life…

Kaitlan Collins, a chief White House correspondent for CNN, is reportedly in conflict with network executives for linking to a website dedicated to alleged murderer Luigi Mangione. The site included a link to a fundraiser for Mangione, accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in the street in December. Officially, CNN is standing by Collins’s…

President Donald J. Trump has expressed his desire to negotiate with Iran regarding its nuclear program. In an interview aired Friday, March 7, Trump disclosed that he sent a letter to Iranian leaders on Thursday. He indicated his preference for Iran to enter negotiations, stating that it would benefit the Islamic Republic. “I said, I…

President Donald J. Trump and his White House economic team have laid out key details of his plan to establish a national Bitcoin reserve amid the increasingly popular use of cryptocurrencies worldwide. Late Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order creating a federal government reserve of Bitcoin with the goal of retaining an estimated 200,000—mainly…

Effete neoconservative commentator Douglas Murray has penned a bizarre essay for The Free Press attacking the America First movement’s indifference toward the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, name-checking figures like Erik Prince and Stephen K. Bannon while implying the President’s base is somehow pro-Putin due to their refusal to side with globalists attempting to expand…

An illegal alien who has been charged with setting a woman on fire while she was sleeping on a New York City subway is being protected from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by state sanctuary laws. Sebastian Zapeta-Calil, a 33-year-old Guatemalan national, is accused of setting Debrina Kawam, 57, on fire and killing her…

A Venezuelan national has been arrested in Utah in connection with the murder of a high school student in Tukwila, Washington. Jose Antonio Cedeno-Ponce, 20, faces charges of second-degree murder in King County Superior Court. The arrest was executed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Safe Streets Violent Crime Task Force in Orem, Utah, after Cedeno-Ponce…

Hampton Dellinger, leader of the Office of Special Counsel, has decided to step down amidst a legal battle to prevent his dismissal. Recently, his office obtained a temporary order reinstating thousands of Department of Agriculture workers affected by mass layoffs. However, an appeals court supported President Donald J. Trump’s rationale for dismissing Dellinger, placing him…

President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order titled ‘Addressing Risks from Perkins Coie LLP,’ aiming to suspend security clearances for and curb federal interactions with the law firm due to anti-democratic activities and racial discrimination. It references Perkins Coie’s past work with Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign and its hiring of Fusion GPS, “which…

A federal judge has rejected a plea from contractors linked to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to halt the Trump administration’s cessation of their contracts. The Personal Service Contractor Association, representing USAID personal service contractors, had filed a lawsuit after the Secretary of State ordered a halt to all foreign assistance activities. The…

A Republican lawmaker has forced Chicago’s leftist mayor to admit he not only supports giving illegals the right to vote in local elections but wants to fund their abortions and more. Representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) grilled Mayor Brandon Johnson during a congressional hearing this week. Claiming that Chicago is a “welcoming city,” Mayor Johnson first…

MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace is under fire for sullying President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to honor a child suffering from a rare brain and spine cancer during his address to Congress on Tuesday. The controversy centers on Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel, an aspiring law enforcement officer who was made an honorary Secret Service agent during the event.…

Hayden Haynes, chief of staff to House Speaker Mike Johnson, was apprehended on charges of driving under the influence after a collision with a Capitol vehicle last night, according to information from two law enforcement sources. This incident occurred shortly after President Donald J. Trump’s joint address to Congress. A U.S. Capitol Police statement detailed…

At least 5,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are set to be temporarily rehired amid claims their terminations were unlawful. The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) has ordered the USDA to temporarily reinstate over 5,000 employees dismissed since February 13. The stay issued by MSPB, a quasi-judicial agency that acts as an adjudicative body for…

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has ended a lease at the Obama Presidential Library site located at Hoffman Estates in northwest Chicago. This decision, however, is hardly expected to affect operations, as the library is set to close later this year and relocate to College Park, Maryland. Managed by the National Archives and Records…

Canada’s woke prime minister and sometime blackface enthusiast Justin Trudeau has accused President Donald J. Trump of being “dumb” by enforcing tariffs and allegedly “appeasing” Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trudeau announced that Canada would retaliate to the 25 percent tariffs on Canadian goods with its own 25 percent tariffs on $30 billion worth of American products. After…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced approximately $800 million in savings through recent cost-cutting measures. This development is part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to increase efficiency across federal agencies. The savings align with President Donald J. Trump’s executive order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to enhance government…

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans to implement tariffs against the U.S. after President Donald J. Trump imposed tariffs on Mexico. In her address, Sheinbaum called for a public gathering in Mexico City, scheduled for noon on Sunday, March 9, where she intends to outline her administration’s response. “We will always seek a negotiated solution, as we have…

The Trump administration and the Ukrainian government are poised to finalize a long-debated minerals deal, despite a tumultuous Oval Office meeting on Friday that led to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky being dismissed from the White House before it could be signed. Three sources report that President Donald J. Trump has instructed his advisers to prepare…

President Donald J. Trump announced on Monday that tariffs on Canada and Mexico are set to be implemented starting Tuesday, with “no room” left for a last-minute agreement to be reached before the midnight deadline. The 25 percent tariffs, previously delayed from early February, were rescheduled following attempts by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and…

Two men alleged to be central figures in a large-scale human smuggling operation have been apprehended in Los Angeles, California, as confirmed by federal prosecutors on Monday. Eduardo Domingo Renoj-Matul, also known as “Turko,” alongside his associate Cristobal Mejia-Chaj, is facing multiple charges related to the smuggling of migrants into the United States. Both individuals…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting an investigation following a series of apparent false alerts received by aircraft approaching Washington Reagan National Airport on Saturday. Several airliners reportedly experienced unexpected alarms from their onboard Traffic Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS). The situation prompted air traffic controllers to communicate with incoming flights about the anomalies, according…

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) is pushing transgender personnel in the Air Force and Space Force to voluntarily exit by the month’s end, citing incompatibility with the required mental and physical standards for military service. Details of the directive, issued as a memorandum by Acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower…

The German-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology giant Bayer AG has ramped up its political spending at the state level in the United States—especially in Missouri—as it continues to fight thousands of lawsuits stemming from its acquisition of the infamous American biochemical company Monsanto. When Bayer AG bought Monsanto in 2018 and folded the company into its…

A U.S. university is acknowledging the harm caused by the COVID-19 vaccine, noting that victims have been left unemployed or even homeless due to ill effects. A new condition, post-vaccination syndrome (PVS), reportedly linked to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines produced by Pfizer and Moderna, is causing concern after research by Yale University. Characterized by persistent symptoms…

Hungary is continuing its pro-family agenda, introducing tax breaks and other incentives for couples who wish to start a family. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a longtime ally of President Donald J. Trump, reiterated his government’s commitment to pro-family policies in an address to the parliament this week. Orbán announced that starting in October, tax deductions…

President Donald J. Trump has compared the United Kingdom to Communist China over demands made by their leftist government that Apple weaken its iCloud encryption and allow the state to spy on users worldwide. Trump criticized Labour Party Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, saying, “We actually told [Starmer] … that’s incredible. That’s something, you know, that you…

Japan’s birth rate crisis has reached a 125-year low as fewer and fewer Japanese are starting families. Japan experienced a decrease in birth rates for the ninth consecutive year, according to a Health Ministry report issued on February 27. This figure represents the lowest birth rate since records began. In the past year, fewer than…

Fired U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) employees face a tight 15-minute window to gather their personal belongings from the agency’s stripped-down headquarters in the Ronald Reagan Building. Security will escort the former staffers to their desks during assigned timeslots on Thursday and Friday. USAID posted detailed instructions on its website Tuesday, outlining the retrieval…

The Trump administration has removed over 50,000 illegal immigrants so far, according to officials with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A number of those deported are long-standing fugitives who have avoided removal proceedings, in some instances for decades. Ivan Oramas, 61, and Santos Maradiaga-Villalta, 40, both of whom had standing deportation orders dating back…

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is admitting a documentary on Gaza it aired was narrated by the son of a senior leader in the Hamas terrorist group, which perpetrated the barbaric October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel. Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone is narrated by Abdullah al-Yazouri, the son of Hamas’s Deputy Agriculture Minister…

A state audit has found that Governor J.B. Pritzker’s (D-IL) administration in Illinois has significantly underestimated the cost of providing health care to illegals in the state. The report, released by Auditor General Frank Mautino’s office, states that since 2020, these programs have cost Illinois over $1.6 billion. The audit was conducted following a directive…

The information in the binders handed to social media influencers at the White House has been posted online. The 224-page document includes flight and call logs, with Attorney General Pam Bondi attaching a letter to the front of the dossier that reads: “By 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, February 28, the FBI will deliver the full and…

Former First Lady Jill Biden‘s press secretary, Michael LaRosa, says his colleagues in the Democrat White House ‘gaslit’ the public and their own media allies regarding then-President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline and even his election polling. Speaking with Tara Palmeri at American University’s Sine Institute of Policy and Politics on a new book by Jake…

Having spoken with several sources inside the White House meetings today, I can report what I believe to be an accurate version of events regarding the release of the so-called ‘Epstein Files: Phase 1,’ which turned out to be a re-release of information that has mostly been known for several years. One of the more…

Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is withholding documents relating to former billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Bondi has sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel calling for the papers to be delivered. The letter, dated February 27, states that Bondi and the DOJ were given around 200 pages of…

Pro-transgender activists stormed the state capitol building in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 27 amid discussions on a bill to scrap gender identity protections. Hundreds of protesters were seen entering the capitol rotunda while holding pro-transgender signs and demanding the bill be scrapped. The bill was introduced last week and seeks to remove gender identity…

A left-wing non-governmental organization (NGO) was given $17 million in U.S. taxpayer cash to promote “democracy,” but all they produced was a low-quality Muppets knock-off puppet show. The puppet programming reportedly achieved only around 200 views per episode. The States United Democracy Center was founded by Norm Eisen, an attorney who was a key figure…

Federal agents are reportedly probing a social media “influencer” over a video calling for the assassination of tech billionaire Elon Musk. Sarah C. Roberts explicitly called for the killing of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief on TikTok. Roberts, who has around 4,000 followers on the social media platform, posted a video where she…

President Donald J. Trump has stated that the purpose of the European Union (EU) is to “screw the United States,” announcing a decision has been made to enact a 25 percent tariff on automobiles and other products imported from the bloc. Speaking to reporters during the first meeting of his new Cabinet, the President said,…

President Donald J. Trump has reversed oil concessions to the Venezuelan far-left government granted by former President Joe Biden in 2022. The America First leader cites a lack of change in electoral conditions in Venezuela and the country’s resistance to the repatriation of illegal immigrant nationals from the United States. Trump announced the move on…

Online retail and space technology billionaire Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post, announced changes to the newspaper’s opinion section on Wednesday, stating it would now focus on promoting “personal liberties and free markets.” The move is a notable shift from The Washington Post‘s more liberal internationalist positions and promotion of political progressivism over recent…

The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly passed an all-in-one budget plan bill unexpectedly late Tuesday night. The legislation was pulled in the afternoon after it appeared dead on arrival. However, after several Republican members dropped their opposition, lawmakers were called back to Capitol Hill by Speaker Johnson in order to vote on the legislation…

Democrat leaders are defending a state budget proposal in Wisconsin that changes the terms “mother” and “father” to “inseminated person” and “spouse,” respectively. The terminology change comes specifically from a section of Governor Tony Evers‘s (D-WI) budget pertaining to in vitro fertilization (IVF). It has sparked a backlash from state Republican lawmakers, Elon Musk, and…

Apple shareholders have rejected a proposal to halt the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program, as many other companies are ditching DEI. The initiative to end woke DEI policies at Apple was led by the National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank. In the proposal, the center cited potential litigation and…

President Donald J. Trump and his newly confirmed Commerce Department Secretary Howard Lutnick have announced the United States will soon end the EB-5 visa program. Foreign nationals have abused the program through fraud to cheaply purchase a green card, officially known as a Permanent Resident Card. The announcement, made as President Trump fielded questions from…

Britain’s left-wing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has removed several portraits of the country’s iconic former wartime leader Sir Winston Churchill in Parliament, along with other British heroes. Around five portraits of Churchill were removed from the walls in several areas of the parliamentary estate, including a picture of the former permier standing next to…

Preliminary results for Germany’s national elections, released by the Federal Returning Officer in Berlin on Monday, have confirmed a significant shift to the right. The nominally center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) formerly led by Angela Merkel emerged as the leading party, securing 28.5 percent of the vote and 208 seats in the 630-seat parliament. The populist…

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk notified thousands of federal workers over the weekend that they must submit a list of five accomplishments they achieved last week by Monday at 11:59 PM or face possible firing. The memo came after President Donald J. Trump urged Musk and DOGE to be more aggressive in…

President Donald J. Trump may be poised to reinstate Title 42, a public health order used during the COVID-19 pandemic to expel over three million asylum-seeking illegal immigrants. Despite its suspension in May 2023 by the Biden government, documents obtained by CBS News suggest that Trump plans to use this order again to deport illegal…

Leftist commentator Joy Reid has had a meltdown on camera following news that her MSNBC show, The ReidOut, has been axed. “My show had value!” Reid sobs, adding, “What I was doing had value! Had value!” By way of example, she cites her promotion of Black Lives Matter and the anti-white 1619 Project, among other…

Former President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that Dan Bongino has been tapped as the next Deputy Director of the FBI under Kash Patel, whom Trump has called the “best ever” pick for Director. Bongino, a former NYPD officer and Secret Service agent, holds a master’s degree in psychology from CUNY and an MBA…

Joy Reid’s tenure as host of “The ReidOut” will conclude this week, marking a significant shift at MSNBC. Reid has led the 7 p.m. program since 2020, but changes under the new network president, Rebecca Kutler, have led to her departure. A panel show featuring Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez, and Michael Steele will replace…

A stabbing incident in the eastern French city of Mulhouse resulted in one fatality and left at least two individuals seriously injured on Saturday afternoon. The attack occurred at a local market in this town near the German border. Authorities arrested a 37-year-old man at the scene. According to local media reports, the suspect allegedly…

At least one human smuggler in Mexico—commonly known as a coyote—says he’s seen an 80 percent drop in business since President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated just over a month ago. The revelation, relayed by NBC News’s Senior White House Correspondent Gabe Gutierrez, suggests President Trump’s swift move to secure the southern border and implement…

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching an investigation into the handling of unaccompanied illegal immigrant children by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The probe comes after concerns were raised that lax vetting processes may have allowed minors to end up in the care of unsuitable sponsors, including alleged predators and…

U.S. Attorney Ed Martin is initiating inquiries into senior Democratic lawmakers over comments perceived as potentially threatening President Donald J. Trump and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk. Specifically, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA) received inquiry letters from Martin, the top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C. Martin’s…

President Donald J. Trump‘s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving to ramp up deportations and immigration enforcement actions as part of the America First leaders’s broader border security and illegal immigration crackdown. As part of the effort, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem signed an order deputizing around 600 State Department Security Service employees to…

U.S. District Court Judge Carl Nichols has ruled that President Donald J. Trump can place almost all of the employees at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on leave, paving the way for the agency’s absorption into the Department of State. Already, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has assumed control over the agency…

President Donald J. Trump has taken Governor Janet Mills (D-ME) to task for continuing to allow biological men to compete in women’s sports in violation of an executive order signed by the America First leader last month. The National Pulse reported earlier today that transgender high school athlete who goes by Katie Spencer—born a biological…

Stephen Miller, the White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, stated in a briefing that the U.S. will utilize the resources of multiple federal departments to support President Donald J. Trump’s mass deportation program. “I can promise you that the full might of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, the Department…

The Mexican government has issued a warning to the United States regarding its territorial sovereignty in response to President Donald J. Trump’s decision to classify six major Mexican organized crime groups as foreign terrorist organizations. Two criminal gangs from Venezuela and El Salvador—Tren de Aragua and MS-13, respectively—were also included in this classification. During a…

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has dismissed an estimated 6,000 probationary employees at the direction of President Donald J. Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Previously, the number of IRS employees was drastically expanded under the Biden government, with a target of 87,000 new hires by 2031. Over the past two weeks, DOGE—along with the…

Three officials from the Democratic Party in Pennsylvania have been indicted in federal court for allegedly conspiring to unlawfully manipulate their elections by illegally adding individuals to voter rolls. Vice President of the Borough of Millbourne Council Md Nurul Hasan, Council Member Md Munsur Ali, and former Council Member Md Rafikul Islam were charged on…

The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it is canceling the 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals residing in the United States granted by former President Joe Biden. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem revoked Biden’s extension, meaning the estimated 500,000 Haitians covered by TPS will see the protections…

President Donald J. Trump, in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, blasted Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky as a dictator. He noted that he had abused a martial law statute to stay in office nearly a year past when his country was due to hold elections. Additionally, Trump noted that polls show Zelenksy with low approval…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expressing anger over an apparent thaw in U.S.-Russian relations while indicating he will refuse to award the U.S. rights to Ukrainian minerals as compensation for the aid and military assistance he has received. The idea that Ukraine should be “giving back in minerals” to pay its debt to American taxpayers…

For the first time in United States history, a number of international drug cartels have been designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), akin to groups like al-Qaeda, the Houthi rebels in Yemen, and the Islamic State. The move, announced by the Trump administration on Wednesday, is a significant escalation against the drug cartels—predominantly located in…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was back in federal court on Wednesday, where a federal judge scrutinized a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) decision to drop charges against him. Adams and federal prosecutors faced a hearing before U.S. District Court Judge Dale E. Ho, who was appointed to the bench by former President Joe…

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is brushing off pushback from Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, who called his speech at the Munich Security Conference last week “not acceptable.” In an exclusive interview with The National Pulse Editor-in-Chief Raheem Kassam, Vice President Vance described Pistorius’s reaction as “too rich”—but revealed he understood his speech would “piss…

The scheduled murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the suspect charged in the 1996 death of Tupac Shakur, in Nevada has been postponed. The decision was announced on Tuesday by Clark County District Court Judge Carli Kierny, who cited recent defense developments and the necessity of ensuring a fair trial. Initially slated for next…

U.S. Border Patrol encounters along the Mexican frontier have dramatically decreased in the first two months of President Donald J. Trump’s second term in office. Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, revealed the drop in illegal crossings in a post on social media. In the 24 hours before February 17, agents reported encountering just 229 individuals…

President Donald J. Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced it has saved American taxpayers an estimated $55 billion over the first month of his second presidential term. The savings, reported on the doge.gov website, are based on data up to February 17 and are attributed to fraud detection, contract cancellations, asset sales, and regulatory…

On Tuesday, President Donald J. Trump issued a new executive order to expand access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF). The signing occurred at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach. According to the directive, federal agencies will investigate the implementation of greater protections on IVF access and ways to reduce the cost of the procedures for families.…

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco officially launched his campaign for California governor today. He presents himself as a conservative candidate focused on law and order. However, his record includes positions and actions that are likely to rankle supporters of President Donald J. Trump. OPPOSING TRUMP’S DEPORTATIONS. Bianco, who has served as sheriff since 2019, has…

This Presidents’ Day, we at The National Pulse wanted to take a moment and reflect on the history and tradition of the American presidency and what the hectic first month of President Donald J. Trump’s second term in office portends for his place in our nation’s august list of leaders. While most of today’s presidential…

While President Donald J. Trump is proposing the United States take temporary control of the Gaza Strip to clear it of unexploded ordnance, remove ruble, and redevelop the land—and possibly displace the territory’s Palestinian residents—it isn’t clear who exactly the U.S. would be taking the land from. A nebulous series of treaties—some dating to the…

Authorities in Indiana have charged 18-year-old transgender Trinity Shockley, a female who goes by the name “Jamie,” with conspiracy to commit murder and two terrorism-related charges for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at Mooresville High School on Valentine’s Day. Shockley, a senior at the school, is accused of planning to emulate the 2017 Parkland shooting,…

A status conference scheduled for March 3 regarding the fate of three Venezuelan illegal immigrants who successfully attained a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) from a U.S. District Court preventing them from being sent to a migrant facility at Guantanamo Bay has been canceled. The U.S. District Court in New Mexico—which granted the restraining order—vacated next…

President Donald J. Trump has backed Vice President J.D. Vance’s “brilliant speech” at the Munich Security Conference slamming Europe’s eroding free speech rights and mismanagement of mass migration, saying, “I think it’s true; in Europe, they’re losing their wonderful right of freedom of speech. I see it.” “Europe has to be careful,” the America First…

The Trump administration plans to cut approximately 5,200 probationary federal employees across agencies under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) starting on Friday. The agencies impacted include the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Notably, the Atlanta-based CDC will see around 1,300 workers dismissed. Friday…

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says senior military personnel are being closely monitored to ensure they are adhering to recent directives issued by President Donald J. Trump. According to Sec. Hegseth, the generals and senior staff who subvert or ignore the orders given by the Commander in Chief “will have a different job in due…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers detained Jose Fernando-Perez, 49, in Framingham, Massachusetts, after local law enforcement did not honor an immigration detainer issued over two years ago. Fernando-Perez is accused of six child rape offenses. The detainer had initially been lodged by ICE in May 2022 after he was charged in Essex County,…

President Donald J. Trump’s Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, says he expects a deal to be struck with Ukraine to repay American military and economic aid with rare earth minerals mined in the Eastern European country. The acquisition and securing of rare and valuable minerals—critical in the production of semiconductors and other advanced technology—is a…

A top staffer with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by technology mogul Elon Musk, arrived at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday to begin a review of the tax-collecting agency’s operations. Gavin Kliger, a senior adviser at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) who is working with DOGE, is leading the IRS…

A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald J. Trump’s executive order restricting federal funding of sex change surgeries and other gender transition procedures for those under the age of 19. U.S. District Court Judge Brendan A. Hurson issued the order late Thursday afternoon at the request of six transgender youths aged…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been officially sworn in as Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch in the Oval Office. RFK Jr., the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy and the son of the late Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy Sr., described how, for years, he prayed…

Los Angeles is currently implementing new workplace training that emphasizes gender inclusivity and addresses harassment for city employees that could run afoul of federal authorities under a directive signed by President Donald J. Trump. City employees, including those in the Fire Department, must complete annual “Workplace Harassment and Abusive Conduct” training. The training encourages the use…

U.S. District Court Judge George O’Toole has reinstated President Donald J. Trump’s buyout offer to federal workers under the “Fork in the Road” deferred resignation program. The judge ruled the government unions who filed a lawsuit seeking to block the program lack legal standing and that his court lacks the judicial jurisdiction to even rule…

President Donald J. Trump’s Attorney General, Pam Bondi, has announced charges against New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) and New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), dubbed the “Queen of Lawfare” by War Room host Stephen K. Bannon on Tuesday. Mark J. F. Schroeder, the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles…

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D) faced a mixed verdict in his high-profile corruption trial this week. Madigan, a Democrat who previously led the Illinois House for over three decades, was convicted on 10 counts, acquitted of seven, and jurors could not reach a decision on six other charges. The trial, centered on bribery…

Mexico is making further overtures to avert President Donald J. Trump’s imposition of tariffs on exports to America. In  their latest move, at President Claudia Sheibaum’s urging, the Mexican Senate approved on Tuesday the entry of a U.S. Special Forces group into the country, ostensibly to train Mexico’s marines as part of the “Strengthening the…

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has announced a new initiative aimed at uncovering governmental misconduct, only to be met with widespread ridicule. Schumer’s new whistleblower tipline urges people to report instances of corruption, power abuses, and threats to public safety. The categories available for reporting through the tipline include “retaliation,” “wasteful spending,” “fraud,” and…

Residents in Florida have recently reported experiencing a strange fog with a distinctive chemical smell in various parts of the state. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued dense fog advisories near Jacksonville and Tallahassee, extending from Tuesday to Wednesday. While fog is not unusual in this region, many locals are noticing differences in its…

President Donald J. Trump has announced plans to send Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Ukraine, aiming to secure a mineral trade arrangement as part of U.S. aid efforts amid Ukraine’s ongoing military conflict with Russia. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform on Tuesday. “I am sending Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent to Ukraine to…

A defense contractor involved in U.S. military aviation parts production has come under scrutiny due to the alleged ties of its CEO with Chinese intelligence agencies. S&L Aerospace Metals LLC supplies critical components for American fighter aircraft and is led by Jerry Wang, who reportedly has connections with organizations linked to the Chinese Communist Party…

President Donald J. Trump’s push for the United States to purchase Greenland will likely have the added benefit of forcing the Arctic island’s socialist government to relax its resistance to American and European mineral exploration. Beneath the island’s icy surface lies an array of valuable rare earth minerals considered essential for artificial intelligence (AI), next-generation…

Border Patrol agents have arrested a man they believe to be a leader of Mexican cartel hitmen in Michigan, who has prior arrests for several crimes. Detroit Sector Chief Patrol Agent John Morris announced the arrest of Melquiades Salgado-Garza during an immigration enforcement operation. Salgado-Garza’s criminal background reportedly includes burglary, forgery, and previous immigration violations.…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it will fire the individual—or individuals—responsible for paying $59 million to New York City for illegal immigrant housing in contravention of an executive order issued by President Donald J. Trump. According to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which revealed the illegal payments on Monday, one of the…

President Donald J. Trump‘s administration is canceling a $2.3 million contract to provide virtual reality (VR) diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training for members of the U.S. military. The program allegedly uses a VR avatar, with a “trained individual” behind it, to simulate difficult conversations and differences of opinion military personnel might encounter—ostensibly to teach…

The world’s largest consulting and professional services firm is ending its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs (DEI) in compliance with an executive order issued by President Donald J. Trump ending federal support for DEI. Deloitte—a member of The Big Four accounting firms—notified its employees through a firm-wide email, reviewed by The National Pulse, stating that…

A court has sentenced a Syrian national to three years in prison in Cyprus, over the death of a three-year-old girl who died of dehydration on a boat overcrowded with migrants. The vessel sat adrift for six days in the Mediterranean and lacked sufficient food and water. Authorities highlighted the so-called captain’s failure to ensure…

Britain’s far-left Labour government has admitted that DEI policies in the National Health Service (NHS) have an anti-white bias. Health Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledged that some diversity measures within the (NHS) have been counterproductive. Streeting pointed to instances where actions taken in the name of equality, diversity, and inclusion were misdirected. He highlighted a case where…

America First Legal (AFL) has filed amicus briefs supporting President Donald J. Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for children of individuals unlawfully present in the United States. The legal filings were made on behalf of House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and 17 other committee members and are in opposition to an…

The Attorney General of the United Kingdom has been revealed to be a woke ideologue who has called the British Empire thoroughly racist, fought for reparations, and supported climate change extremists like Just Stop Oil. Lord Richard Hermer, currently negotiating the surrender of British Indian Ocean Territory—which hosts a strategic U.S. base—to Mauritius, appeared on…

President Donald J. Trump has revoked the security clearances of his predecessor, Joe Biden, citing his past mishandling of classified documents and failing mind. “There is no need for Joe Biden to continue receiving access to classified information. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings,” the America…

President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order sanctioning the “egregious actions of the Republic of South Africa.” The South African government has passed legislation allowing it to seize white-owned farms without compensation. “In shocking disregard of its citizens’ rights, the Republic of South Africa (South Africa) recently enacted Expropriation Act 13 of 2024…

Career government employees are openly rebelling against President Donald J. Trump, the elected chief executive, over actions to end rampant waste, fraud, and duplicative programs. One staffer for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has gone so far as to issue a public missive that claims to reveal a government “purge” being executed by the…

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has vowed to rehire Marko Elez, the 25-year-old who was the subject of a hit piece by a Wall Street Journal “reporter” who previously worked for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Musk posted a poll on his social media platform X asking users if he should rehire Elez.…

A review of staff at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has identified only 294 of the agency’s 14,000 employees as essential to administering civilian foreign aid and development assistance. The internal review, originating from within USAID, appears to have been initiated by President Donald J. Trump’s Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who…

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies at what social media users have dubbed a “ghetto gala” on behalf of District Attorney Fani Willis, the disgraced Democratic District Attorney who attempted to prosecute President Donald J. Trump in Fulton County, Georgia. The Tyler Perry Studios event is currently set for February 13,…

The White House is rolling out an overview of President Donald J. Trump’s new tax cut proposal, which is expected to be soon introduced as legislation in Congress. On Thursday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt outlined the plan shortly after Trump met privately with Republican lawmakers who have been at an impasse over how…

Representative Brandon Gill (R-TX) has stated that America would be “better off” if far-left congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) were deported, blasting the Democrats for allowing millions of illegals into the country. Gill clarified that he wasn’t calling for the deportation of Omar, who has acquired U.S. citizenship, but reiterated that the country would be better…

War Room host Stephen K. Bannon believes that the tech oligarchs who control America’s major technology firms surrendered to President Donald J. Trump at his inauguration, likening their appearance to the signing of surrender by the Japanese in World War II. Speaking with British journalist Steven Edginton,  Bannon explains: “It was like [Trump] wanted to re-create…

President Donald J. Trump will order nearly all federal employees with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on administrative leave this Friday. The move comes as the international aid agency faces increasing scrutiny over its disbursement of taxpayer dollars and allegations it funds nongovernmental organizations and other groups actively undermining American interests abroad. According…

The federal government’s budget deficit isn’t the only fiscal crisis President Donald J. Trump has begun to aggressively tackle in his first few weeks in the White House. Trump is also taking initial steps to end the United States’s long-standing international trade imbalance—an economic problem at the very core of the America First agenda. The…

A major Catholic charity may have to lay off as much as 50 percent of its staff due to being reliant on funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which President Donald J. Trump may shut down. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the top recipient of USAID, with the agency funding about…

Around 90 percent of Ukrainian media relies on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) cash to survive, according to the director of a Ukrainian non-governmental organization (NGO). Oksana Romaniuk, director of the Institute of Mass Information (IMI), claims that the advertising market in Ukraine dropped by as much as 92 percent following the…

President Donald J. Trump continues to ride a wave of public popularity following his landslide 2024 election victory in November. Recent polls show Trump’s public approval rating hitting a historic high, with data from Real Clear Politics indicating 48.8 percent of voters have a favorable impression of the America First leader, above the 47.9 percent…

Mexican cartels are now threatening U.S. Border Agents with weaponized drones armed with explosives as President Donald J. Trump aims to shut down their activities. Leaked documents reveal rising threats on social media, including calls for lethal actions against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, correlating with an uptick in dangerous rhetoric online. A U.S.…

The People’s Republic of China is imposing retaliatory trade measures and restrictions after U.S. President Donald J. Trump imposed a new 10 percent tariff on goods imported from the communist country. Beijing announced on Tuesday that it has instituted tariffs on the importation of American coal, crude oil, farming equipment, trucks, and sedans. The Chinese…

New York Attorney General Letitia James has demanded healthcare facilities not abide by President Donald J. Trump’s ban on transgender procedures for minors, telling them to obey state laws instead. The Democrat’s stance comes in response to an executive order signed by President Trump on January 28, which aims to protect children from “chemical and surgical…

President Donald J. Trump’s executive order banning the “chemical and surgical mutilation” of American children through irreversible transgender medical interventions is already bearing fruit, with many institutions canceling or pausing all so-called “gender-affirming care.” The White House has produced an illustrative list highlighting various jurisdictions and institutions where poorly evidenced transgender treatments have been curtailed:…

Fox News announced on Monday that Bret Baier, the network’s chief political anchor, will interview President Donald J. Trump during the Super Bowl LIX pregame coverage. The interview is scheduled to air on Sunday, February 9, at 3 PM ET and will be broadcast from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. This marks Baier’s first one-on-one…

Elon Musk, billionaire tech entrepreneur and head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Donald J. Trump, has publicly criticized the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). On the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Musk labeled the organization a “SCAM” and asserted it is “RIFE with CORRUPTION.” Established in 1983 during…

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says his predecessor, Democrat Pete Buttigieg, did not focus the department on safety but rather spent valuable resources and time pursuing frivolous diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-aligned policies. Speaking on Sunday with Jake Tapper, Duffy criticized Buttigieg and the Biden government for prioritizing the renaming of roads they claimed had racist…

The United States is an outlier among wealthy, developed nations in that it has almost no restrictions on birthright citizenship, also known as jus soli (“right of the soil”) citizenship. Under the current interpretation of U.S. law, any child born on American soil—even if both parents are illegal immigrants—is granted citizenship. According to legal precedent,…

U.S. researchers have found that micro- and nanoplastic particles are more concentrated in the placentae of infants born prematurely compared to those delivered at term. This conclusion comes from a study involving the analysis of 175 placentae, led by a team that includes maternal-fetal specialist Professor Kjersti Aagaard from Boston Children’s Hospital. The researchers investigated…

The German legislature has voted down a bill restricting illegal immigration to Western Europe’s largest economy, put forward in response to a spate of deadly terrorist attacks. The bill would have imposed more restrictions on illegal immigrants and on the ability of migrants already present in Germany to import their family members to join them…

The U.S. Army has identified Capt. Rebecca Lobach, 28, as one of the casualties in the Black Hawk helicopter collision with an American Airlines aircraft near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred near Washington, D.C., is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration. Capt. Lobach, a…

Breitbart News’s prolific political editor, now Washington Bureau Chief, returned to the swamp in January to a warm reception and a blazing hot soirée hosted by War Room’s Stephen K. Bannon, The National Pulse’s Raheem Kassam, and Human Events’ Jack Posobiec. Stephen K. Bannon, Mike Waltz, Natalie Winters, and Matt Boyle Entitled “The Hammer Returns,”…

Researchers who have been observing the Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano approximately 300 miles off Oregon‘s coast, for three decades believe an eruption is likely to occur in 2025. They cite a pattern of similar past activity as the reason an eruption is increasingly imminent. “It seems to have this pretty repeatable pattern from one…

A Chinese doctoral student has been accused of drugging and raping at least ten women in the United Kingdom and China and faces a slew of charges. Zhenhao Zou, a 27-year-old Chinese PhD student, is standing trial at Inner London Crown Court. Zou, who has lived in Britain since 2017, is also accused of voyeurism, possession…

Paramount, owner of CBS, is looking to settle a $10 billion lawsuit from President Donald J. Trump over deceptive edits of an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris last year. The dispute centers on Trump’s complaints that a broadcast of an interview with Harris, his former electoral rival, was extensively and deceptively edited to…

Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair wants his successor as British premier and Labour Party leader, Sir Keir Starmer, to impose a digital ID regime, in part to “flush out” anti-mass migration populists. “What the populists do is they take a real grievance and they exploit it but they very often don’t want to have a…

President Donald J. Trump‘s efforts to reduce the federal workforce, especially those working in nonproductive or redundant roles, are continuing apace. On Thursday night, at 8:30 PM, the Office of Personnel Management emailed federal government workers with a Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.) document outlining an earlier announcement from the Trump White House offering buyouts for…

Former Federal Reserve senior advisor John Harold Rogers was arrested Friday on charges that he conspired to steal United States trade secrets on behalf of the People’s Republic of China. Rogers served as a senior advisor in the American central bank’s international finance division from 2010 until 2021. “President Trump tasks us with protecting our…

Multiple homes are ablaze after a plane crash in north-east Philadelphia. Reports indicate a small aircraft crashed into buildings and cars in Roosevelt Boulevard and Cottman Avenue. BREAKING: Plane crashes near homes in northeast Philadelphia, igniting a fire that engulfs multiple houses – initial reports pic.twitter.com/dy23zkdpHJ — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) January 31, 2025 Police report…

President Donald J. Trump’s Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, announced on Wednesday that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has halted all grant funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) aiding illegal immigrants entering the United States. Under former President Joe Biden’s Democrat-controlled White House, DHS funneled almost $400 million to various far-left NGOs that assisted with…

Salwan Momika, an Iraqi-born critic of Islam, was fatally shot on Wednesday night in a residence in Södertälje, located in Stockholm County, Sweden. The incident occurred around 11 PM local time, just hours before Momika was scheduled to appear in court over charges related to his Qur’an-burning demonstrations. The 38-year-old, previously identified as a liberal…

The recent collision involving an American Airlines flight and a Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport may have been partly caused by staffing issues at the airport’s air traffic control tower. An internal Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety report highlighted that the tower’s staffing levels were “not normal for the time of day and volume…

The attempted assassin of President Donald J. Trump’s new Treasury Secretary has been revealed to be a transgender after the suspect was arrested earlier this week in Washington, D.C. Ryan Michael English, also known as Riley Jane, is originally from Massachusetts and admitted to police that he wanted to kill Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. English…

Ahmed al-Sharaa, until recently known by his nom de guerre, Abu Mohammad al-Julani, has declared himself interim President of Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. Sharaa, leader of the al-Qaeda franchise Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), formerly al-Nusra, will lead a provisional legislative body that will function until a new constitution is established. Before Assad’s…

Georgia Venables, 29, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court in England to face charges related to an allegedly offensive bumper sticker displayed on her vehicle. Prosecutors allege that Venables, residing in Prenton Place, displayed language deemed threatening or abusive on her car. The incident reportedly occurred on January 8 when Venables was observed driving with a…

A top official at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)—with a federal career spanning 22 years—had to be escorted from her office by security officials on Monday after she refused to leave following her firing by President Donald J. Trump last Friday. Phyllis Fong, the Inspector General for the USDA, told colleagues she would…

Far-left Al Jazeera journalist Julia Galiano unwittingly admits that no country can adequately deal with the negative consequences of mass immigration while defending Mexico’s resistance to accepting illegal immigrants being mass deported by U.S. President Donald J. Trump. Galiano—who reports from Cuba under its authoritarian and anti-American communist regime—contends Mexico is unable to cope with…

Democrat lawmakers and the corporate media tried and failed to push their first hoax against President Donald J. Trump and his White House just one week after he assumed office again as the 47th President of the United States. One day after Trump’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo temporarily halting federal…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, has pledged not to accept any money from the health secretary for several years after he leaves office. During a Senate confirmation hearing, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) asked Kennedy, the nephew of President John F. Kennedy, “Will you commit…

The National Pulse’s Editor-in-Chief Raheem Kassam and War Room host Stephen K. Bannon discussed a leaked Ukraine peace plan on Tuesday, along with Kassam’s early reporting on Ukraine at the start of the Western-backed Euromaidan crisis. Describing the 2014 ouster of then-Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych by an armed mob after he chose a deal with…

Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris, is joining the New York-based law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP as a partner. The move, coming shortly after Harris lost the 2024 presidential election to now-President Donald J. Trump, is throwing the former Vice President’s political future into question. There had been rampant…

The New York Times released a fantastical hit piece on Tuesday, January 28, about President Donald J. Trump’s Director of National Intelligence (DNI) pick, Tulsi Gabbard. The article includes anonymous sources, bizarre references to the Vatican, and mysterious European businessmen to explain why the former Biden-Harris regime placed Gabbard on a watchlist. Gabbard and her…

Corporate media fixture Chris Cillizza is admitting President Donald J. Trump was correct about the Chinese lab origin of the COVID-19 pandemic and that former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony Fauci, was wrong to dismiss the possibility. In a mea culpa posted on X (formerly Twitter), Cillizza—a former…

President Donald J. Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, has confirmed drones flying over New Jersey and elsewhere were “not the enemy,” raising questions as to why the Biden-Harris government allowed sightings to cause a national panic. “After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized to be…

Selena Gomez, a third-generation Mexican immigrant on her father’s side, has posted a tearful video captioned “I’m sorry [Mexico],” lamenting the fact that her “people” are being “attacked.” President Donald J. Trump is currently overseeing a crackdown on illegal immigration, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launching raids principally targeting foreign criminals, including pedophiles.…

Billionaire globalist Bill Gates is dismissing his past relationship with pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein as merely “foolish.” The Microsoft co-founder is among numerous business and political leaders who maintained close ties with Epstein, despite allegations he was engaged in trafficking underage girls for sexual purposes and a conviction for soliciting minors. In a recent interview,…

Ukrainian media has leaked what is claimed to be President Donald J. Trump’s peace plan for the Russia–Ukraine war, aiming for a ceasefire between the two countries by April 20. On Sunday, Strana, a Ukrainian media outlet, disclosed details of the supposed plan. However, other media outlets have not independently verified the authenticity of these…

The United States Senate has confirmed Scott Bessent to serve as the 79th U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. Nominated by President Donald J. Trump, the macro fund manager received bipartisan support in the Senate, with his nomination easily clearing the chamber. Bessent, 61, was an early Trump backer, donating a million dollars to his 2016…

A 14-year-old boy named Elias was fatally stabbed in Paris, France, on Friday, January 24, after refusing to hand over his cell phone to two robbers. The incident occurred shortly before 8 PM in the city’s 14th arrondissement (district) as he left a soccer practice. Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, demanded the younger boy’s…

Numerous current and former federal employees are expressing anger and outrage over the cessation of diversity programs within government agencies, according to posts made in a private Facebook group. These discussions, primarily among individuals associated with the National Park Service (NPS) and Department of the Interior (DOI), reveal apprehensions about President Donald J. Trump’s recent…

Donald J. Trump’s government is implementing unprecedented sanctions against the nation of Colombia after the South American country refused to accept repatriation flights carrying deported criminal migrants. Trump announced tariffs on all Colombian imports and the closure of the US embassy’s visa section in Colombia. This announcement followed Colombia’s decision to deny the landing of…

Comedian Rob Schneider has offered to cover the cost of parking tickets incurred by relatives of individuals detained in connection with the events of January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. He made the announcement through his Instagram account on Thursday, inviting family members of the Biden government’s “political prisoners” to submit their parking tickets for…

Just two years ago, a man known in the 90s and 2000s as Britain’s ‘Prince of Darkness‘ was revealed to be closely linked with pedophile people trafficker Jeffrey Epstein – surprise! Peter, now Lord Mandelson, was a Member of Parliament since 1992, holding numerous auspicious cabinet roles and steering former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s government.…

The treasurer of the Orange County, Florida Democratic Party has been arrested on federal child sex crime charges. Matthew A. Inman, 39, from Orlando, was apprehended after allegedly distributing child sexual abuse material to an undercover officer, according to authorities. The Department of Justice (DOJ) states that he showed interest in boys as young as…

A Republican member of Congress has proposed a constitutional amendment allowing presidents who serve non-consecutive terms to run for office a third time, opening the path for President Donald J. Trump to run in 2028. The legislation, filed by Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN), seeks to alter the current presidential term limits established by the 22nd…

The populist deputy prime minister of one of Europe’s largest economies has suggested following in the footsteps of President Donald J. Trump and leading his country out of the World Health Organization (WHO). Italy’s deputy prime minister, Matteo Salvini, introduced the bill to withdraw Italy from WHO late Thursday. “This morning, the League presented its…

United States Marines began their deployment to the southern border on Friday, January 24, as part of a 1,500-strong military force aimed at helping secure the border with Mexico under the new Trump administration. The move aims to bolster efforts to halt the flow of migrants attempting to cross the border illegally. These forces will…

The U.S. State Department has ordered a massive 90-day freeze on new foreign aid, with very few exceptions. This is one of the first actions of newly appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio. President Donald J. Trump’s State Department has frozen new foreign aid funding for nearly all countries except for emergency food aid and military assistance to…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has expressed gratitude to President Donald J. Trump for initiating the declassification of files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. Trump signed an executive order on Thursday permitting the declassification of these documents. After signing, he instructed an aide to present…

Vice President J.D. Vance has called on Americans to have more babies during his first public address since the inauguration earlier this week, a move that could counter the country’s declining birthrate. Speaking at the March for Life event in Washington, D.C., on Friday, January 24,  Vance emphasized the need for a renewed focus on…

State and local law enforcement officials will soon be deputized to assist federal immigration agents in ongoing enforcement and deportation operations across the country, according to Trump’s White Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller. The deputations were announced by Miller on Friday, with the addendum that those state and local officials who stand in the…

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, of the African National Congress (ANC) party once led by Nelson Mandela, has signed an Expropriation Bill allowing for the seizure of land from white farmers without compensation. South African farmer Theo de Jeger warns the bill gives wide-ranging power “to notoriously corrupt municipal governments to expropriate investors ‘for public…

President Donald J. Trump has signed an executive order barring federal agencies “from undertaking any action to establish, issue, or promote central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).” The controversial fiat digital currencies are issued by central banks in lieu of paper money and fall into the specific category of Retail CBDCs. Additionally, central banks can issue…

The National Pulse Editor-in-Chief Raheem Kassam says the British capital of London is “widely unrecognizable from even ten years ago,” and “the idea of public safety has gone out of the window.” Speaking to Charlie Kirk on new research estimating around one in twelve London residents are illegal immigrants, and a past viral interivew he…

President Donald J. Trump is ordering classified documents relating to the federal investigations into the assassinations of former President John F. Kennedy, his brother and former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy Sr., and civil rights movement leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to be declassified. The order was signed by Trump on Thursday, fulfilling a…

President Donald J. Trump is issuing pardons for 23 pro-life activists who were prosecuted and imprisoned by the Biden-Harris government. The move comes on the heels of Trump’s mass clemency order for over 1,500 January 6 Capitol riot defendants shortly after he was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Monday. “This…

Four illegals from Chile have been indicted for breaking into the home of National Football League (NFL) quarterback Joe Burrow. Authorities allege the suspects may be behind a string of similar robberies targeting wealthy homeowners. The robbery took place on December 9 at Burrow’s home in Anderson Township, Ohio. The illegals stole memorabilia belonging to the Cincinnati…

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is throwing his support behind President Donald J. Trump’s plan to enact aggressive tariffs on foreign trade. Speaking with the media on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, Dimon described Trump’s tariffs as a beneficial “economic weapon.” “If it’s a little inflationary, but it’s good for…

Scott Bessent, nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department, is pushing back on mass immigration proponents who claim illegal immigration is a boon to the American economy. When pressed by Bloomberg Radio hosts with claims that the mass deportation of illegal immigrants would lower U.S. GDP by upwards…

Corporate media network CNN is set to lay off hundreds of its employees as it continues to lose viewers and struggle financially. The move comes as the cable news channel aims to overhaul its prime-time programming lineup and transform its image in the early days of the second President Donald J. Trump administration. The layoffs…

President Donald J. Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, reports that within just 24 hours, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) has arrested over 300 illegals for crimes ranging from murder to child abuse. “Just yesterday, in the last 24 hours, ICE arrested over 308 serious criminals. Some of them were murderers, some of…

The attorneys general of Louisiana, Kansas, Ohio, and West Virginia have initiated legal action against the U.S. Census Bureau. They seek to prevent the inclusion of illegal immigrants in the population count used for assigning congressional seats and electoral votes. The lawsuit, filed in a Louisiana federal court on Sunday, contends that the Biden government’s…

Ukraine’s Security Service has detained three former military commanders, citing their failure to adequately defend the Kharkov (Kharkiv) region against Russian forces last year. This move addresses growing public concerns over the military in Ukraine. The detained individuals include two generals and a colonel, whose identities have not been disclosed. The Security Service, or SBU,…

President Donald J. Trump is moving forward with the introduction of 25 percent tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada, suggesting that these measures could begin as soon as next month. The announcement, made during the signing of executive orders, signals the potential onset of a trade conflict as the Trump White House looks…

Former Republican National Security Advisor John Bolton will be stripped of his security clearance, according to an executive order issued by President Donald J. Trump. A staunch neoconservative, Bolton emerged as one of Trump’s most over-the-top critics after he was fired from the America First leader’s first administration over his extreme hawkish foreign policy views.…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids are already underway, according to President Donald J. Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan. During an interview, news anchor John Roberts put it to Homan that “roundups of criminal illegal aliens” appeared to have been “put on hold for a little while.” Homan responded, “No, it’s started.” “ICE teams…

Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood—and daughter of Texas’s last Democrat governor, Ann Richards—who became the face of the modern abortion rights movement has died at 67. A powerful political fundraiser who exerted tremendous power in national and state Democratic Party politics, Richards was diagnosed in 2023 with glioblastoma—an especially aggressive form of…

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by tech billionaire Elon Musk, is facing a lawsuit right as President Donald J. Trump takes office. The 30-page lawsuit questions the legality of Trump’s proposed government advisory committee and alleges that the committee would violate federal transparency standards regarding public disclosure, hiring, and related practices. National Security Counselors,…

President Donald J. Trump has signed a number of executive orders at the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. The America First leader also pledged to free many January 6 protestors immediately, describing them as “hostages.” President Trump first signed an order reversing close to 80 of predecessor Joe Biden‘s executive actions. The second froze…

The United States Senate has passed the Laken Riley Act by 64-35, mandating the federal detention and deportation of illegal immigrants who are arrested for crimes like shoplifting and other theft-related crimes. The bill will now head back to the House of Representatives to reconcile minor changes to the legislation. An initial attempt to enact…

Pete Hegseth, President Donald J. Trump‘s nominee to lead the Department of Defense (DoD), has cleared a critical confirmation hurdle. His nomination passed out of the Senate Armed Services Committee on a fourteen-to-three partisan line vote. Democratic Party lawmakers on Capitol Hill have tried to derail the Hegseth nomination to no avail, and the Army…

The European Union (EU) has demanded that tech billionaire Elon Musk reveal the secrets of social media platform X’s algorithm amid an investigation into the company. European regulators announced on Friday—following Musk’s endorsement of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party—that they are intensifying an investigation into X over potential violations of the Digital Services Act…

By a margin of more than two to one, the British public believes the legacy media’s muted coverage of the United Kingdom’s grooming gangs scandal was due to political correctness. Over 43 percent of respondents to a poll by Friderichs Advisory Partners and J.L. Partners agree that “the media did not cover the grooming scandal…

A case of bird flu has been identified in a commercial poultry operation for the first time since the onset of the current outbreak in 2022. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed the presence of the H5N1 strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian…

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is stirring controversy in Europe by attacking Britain’s far-left Labour government over Pakistani grooming gangs and endorsing Germany’s populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of federal elections in February. However, polls show his interventions are generally being poorly received. A YouGov EuroTrack survey reveals that Musk is viewed unfavorably by 71…

Members of the ruling Labour Party in the United Kingdom have blocked attempts to outlaw marriage between first cousins, commonly seen among the country’s Muslim community. Member of Parliament (MP) Richard Holden, of the Conservative Party, stated that Labour blocked any further consideration of the bill to outlaw cousin marriage on Friday, January 17. In…

A former director of a shelter in Massachusetts has voiced concerns regarding the state’s right-to-shelter laws, criticizing the lack of vetting processes for illegal immigrants exploiting the laws and the strain on state resources. Jon Fetherston, who managed the Marlborough Holiday Inn shelter, claims the influx of illegal immigrants has overwhelmed state infrastructure. Massachusetts has…

Intelligence agencies in the United Kingdom are concerned about China’s new proposal to build a massive new embassy in London, as the proposed site lies near critical communications infrastructure. However, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s far-left Labour government appears to be exerting pressure to have to embassy approved. China looks to convert the former Royal…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its forecast for the U.S. economy, anticipating faster growth in 2025 than previously estimated. As detailed in its latest World Economic Outlook report, the IMF predicts a growth rate of 2.7 percent for the U.S., an increase from an earlier estimate of 2.2 percent. This increase is attributed…

The city of El Cajon, located in San Diego County, California, is on the verge of retracting its sanctuary status ahead of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration on Monday. However, residents of El Cajon—known for its large foreign population—forced the postponement of the measure repealing the sanctuary city law earlier this week during a contentious…

A court has cited “transphobia” as a factor in a shockingly lenient sentence handed pedophile man who identifies as a woman. Autumn Tulip Harper, 25, was sentenced to just four years after being found guilty of molesting his five-year-old daughter in Australia. Reduxx states that Australian law enforcement identified Harper after American law enforcement arrested…

Limits must be placed on the number of migrants in taxpayer-funded shelters in Massachusetts, Governor Maura Healey (D) now admits. Massachusetts has been overwhelmed by illegal immigrants flocking to the Democrat-run sanctuary state to avoid deportation and take advantage of its lax enforcement of criminal statutes. The Democrat governor says her administration is exploring barring…

In a farewell address on Wednesday (boo hoo, so sad), Joe Biden suddenly found himself concerned by what he deems an emerging American “oligarchy,” primarily influenced by tech billionaires. The warning would actually be fairly well received, were it not so risible coming from a man who only found himself in the Oval Office office…

In his long-awaited farewell address to the nation, Joe Biden warned Americans that the country faces an emerging “oligarchy”—specifically pointing to the tech industry—that is flooding elections with so-called “dark money.” However, the Democrats received far more funding that Donald Trump during the November elections, with a majority of the wealthy backing the left-leaning establishment…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has officially closed its Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) mere days before President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration. “In recent weeks, the FBI took steps to close the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), effective by December 2024,” the agency confirms. The closure of the ODI aligns with the…

A network of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and United Nations-affiliated groups plan on continuing to use American taxpayer dollars to aid illegal immigrants attempting to unlawfully cross the U.S. southern border despite President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pledge to tighten border controls. According to a document produced by the Regional Interagency Coordination Platform for Refugees and Migrants…

Nearly 200 pieces of Hunter Biden’s artwork, claimed to be worth millions, may have been destroyed by the wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County. These pieces were stored near the Pacific Palisades mansion of Hunter’s controversial attorney, Kevin Morris, who has previously loaned the First Son millions of dollars to cover tax debts and funded…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will implement sweeping changes to its regulatory approach regarding cryptocurrency after President-elect Donald J. Trump is inaugurated next Monday. It is believed Republicans on the Commission will swiftly move to lay the groundwork for regulatory changes ahead of the confirmation of Paul Atkins, Trump’s nominee to serve as…

A major global poll involving 28,000 people across 24 countries has revealed that the majority believe President-elect Donald J. Trump’s presidency will be good for America, the world, and world peace. The polling was carried out by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) and highlighted by its director, Mark Leonard, who noted that up…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially banned the use of Red No. 3 decades after animal studies linked the dye to cancer. This is a possible sign that President-elect Donald J. Trump’s Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is already influencing public health policy. Kennedy has been…