The Supreme Court ruled that Texas may enforce an immigration law that allows the arrest of suspected illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, an illegal immigrant has been charged for stabbing two people at a laundromat in O’Fallon, Missouri.
In other news, the Washington Supreme Court approved “alternative pathways” for people to become lawyers without having to pass the bar exam.
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Economic Cliff Looms as EU Faces Tightened Spending and Funding Cuts
The year 2026 presents a critical juncture for the European economy, marked by a confluence of factors that could precipitate a return to the dark days of the previous decade, POLITICO writes.
With the implementation of reformed EU spending regulations and the cessation of post-pandemic funding by the European Commission, highly indebted nations like France and Italy are bracing for significant financial strain, a scenario exacerbated by looming elections.
Nils Redeker of the Jacques Delors Institute warns of a potential relapse into the economic stagnation of the 2010s, particularly impacting Southern European economies that grappled with prolonged recessions and soaring debt following the eurozone crisis. The discontinuation of pandemic-related financial assistance, coupled with ongoing obligations to invest in green and digital initiatives, threatens to create fiscal deficits, particularly for countries burdened by substantial debt.
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Authored by Ryan Morgan via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours)
Eric Schwerin, an associate of President Joe Biden and his family, appears to have confirmed allegations that the president and several of his family members relied on aliases and personal email accounts to communicate amongst themselves during his term as vice president.
In a transcribed interview conducted on Jan. 30 and released on Monday, Mr. Schwerin identified President Biden as the person behind at least two email aliases that were active between 2009 and 2017 during his time as vice president during the Obama administration. Mr. Schwerin’s testimony provides an added layer of confirmation to allegations Republican investigators have raised for months, that the president and his family concealed their communications through various assumed names.
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3 Protestors Arrested for Trespassing at State Capitol in Harrisburg
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Three protesters at the State Capitol in Harrisburg were arrested for trespassing on Tuesday.
They were part of a group of about a dozen demonstrators who tried to deliver a letter to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office detailing their concerns about his alleged ties to the fossil fuel industry.
The demonstrators were turned away.
When three of them refused to leave, they were taken into custody by Capitol Police.
Members of the Pennsylvania Action on Climate said the governor has turned his back on climate concerns.
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Anti-Trump NY AG Letitia James Accused of Bullying Women in New Lawsuit
New York’s anti-Trump career Democrat Attorney General Letitia James has been accused of bullying women in a new lawsuit.
The allegations have emerged in response to James’s push for men to compete in women’s sports.
The federal lawsuit was filed by local leaders in Nassau County, Long Island.
James ordered Nassau County to “cease-and-desist” a new ban on male athletes competing in female sports.
Local officials responded with a federal lawsuit declaring the state’s stance a form of “bullying” against women.
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Authorities Release Pro-Trump Attorney So She May Surrender Herself in Michigan
After her Monday arrest in D.C., pro-Trump attorney Stefanie Lambert was released so she could drive to Michigan and turn herself in after she missed a hearing in the state.
She stands accused of improperly accessing voting equipment while seeking evidence related to former President Donald Trump’s election fraud claims and had been due to appear at a March 7 hearing, though her absence resulted in the issuance of a warrant, according to the Associated Press.
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Democrat President Joe Biden is privately growing “angry and anxious” about his dwindling re-election chances, insiders have reportedly revealed.
According to a report published over the weekend by NBC News, Biden has started to “shout and swear” at staffers about President Donald Trump.
The report is titled: “Behind the scenes, Biden has grown angry and anxious about the re-election effort.
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Biden Admin: Digital Cash is a ‘Key Duty’ of the Federal Reserve
Democrat President Joe Biden’s administration has declared that the development of digital cash is a “key duty” of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
The Fed and the Biden admin have been reassuring the public that they are not planning on introducing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the country.
However, the central bank has also just quietly told Congress that steps leading to a digital dollar are among its “7 key duties.”
The bombshell admission from the Fed was revealed by Republican Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN).
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Breaking: Trump Wins GOP Primaries in Florida, Ohio, and Illinois
President Donald Trump was the clear winner of the GOP primaries in Florida, Ohio, and Illinois on Tuesday night.
The only GOP candidate left in the race, Trump already has enough delegates to secure the GOP nomination, which will be officially annouced at the RNC convention in Milwaukee over the summer.
Trump cast his own ballot on Tuesday in Florida along with his wife Melania. Trump has been the clear winner of nearly every primary so far, with only Vermont and Washington, DC going for Nikki Haley.
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Connecticut Elections Chief Calls for Reforms After Ballot Stuffing Scandal
(The Center Square) — Connecticut’s top election official is calling for election reforms in the wake of a ballot stuffing scandal in Bridgeport’s mayoral race, where some people were allegedly paid cash to fill out mail ballots.
Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas said her office had referred allegations about election “malfeasance” in the February redo of the mayoral race to the State Elections Enforcement Commission to investigate, including reports from voters who received absentee ballots despite not requesting them.
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Debate About Religion Ends With Man Stabbed Multiple Times Outside Palm Coast Gas Station
A man was stabbed multiple times Sunday night after a conversation about religion turned into a heated debate outside a gas station in Palm Coast, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.
A second victim was not stabbed but the suspect struck him multiple times with his fists leaving a large contusion on the second victim’s lower back and a bruise on his right side, investigators said.
Hunter Detherow, 22, of Palm Coast was arrested on Monday at his Forsythe Lane home and charged with two counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. He was being held Tuesday at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility on $300,000 bail.
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Don Lemon Claims Musk Interview ‘Suppressed’ on X — Except it Has 3x as Many Views as YouTube
Don Lemon, a stupid a*****e according to Elon Musk, is fighting tooth and nail to cling to relevance after he was unceremoniously ‘fired’ by Musk for a duplicitous, CNN-style “gotcha” interview which aired on X and multiple other platforms. The interview has roughly 400,000 on Musk’s platform.
Lemon then threw a hissy-fit, suggesting Musk went “back on his word,” and insinuating that X doesn’t want “new and diverse voices.”
It then came out that Lemon had demanded a $5 million up-front payment from X, on top of an $8 million salary, equity in X, the right to approve any changes in X policy related to news content, and a Tesla Cybertruck.
Now, Lemon is claiming that X is suppressing his Musk interview.
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Elon Musk Reveals Twitter Had FBI ‘Portal That Auto-Deleted All Comms’ After 2 Weeks
X owner Elon Musk revealed during a recent interview that the FBI had a portal that “auto-deleted all comms with Twitter after 2 weeks,” remarking that it was likely a violation of the Freedom of Information Act.
Musk made the comments on the Texas Lindsay podcast while discussing the censorship of Americans on social media by the US government. “This is coming from multiple parts of the government. From the State Department, the FBI, Homeland Security, from really many, many parts of the government. It wasn’t just one arm of the government.”
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Evidence of Foreign Nationals Accessing Dominion Voting Machines Leaked to Public
Authored by Ken Silva via Headline USA
A defamation lawsuit between Dominion Voting Systems and former Overstock.com CEO and Donald Trump supporter Patrick Byrne has descended into chaos after one of Byrne’s attorneys leaked evidence that foreign nationals remotely accessed voting machines used in Michigan in the 2020 elections.
The leaked evidence has been floating around social media for about the last week. The evidence includes emails between Dominion workers about voting machines being accessed remotely from people in Kosovo and elsewhere.
It wasn’t clear whether the emails were authentic at first, but Dominion apparently confirmed the evidence when it notified the presiding judge about the leak in a filing on Friday. The attorney who leaked the evidence, Stephanie Lambert, has also now been arrested over the matter.
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FBI and DHS Share and Receive “Extremism” Data With Social Media and Gaming Companies
What one might call the “public-private surveillance and censorship partnership” in the US is going strong, even regarding gaming — as gleaned in a new report detailing FBI and DHS (Department of Homeland Security) report on “countering violent (domestic) extremism.”
The tone of the report seems extreme. The two US government agencies claim that there is such violence to be found on social and gaming platforms, and so to “counter” it — the companies behind these platforms and the government agencies have been holding regular meetings.
The reason why the document saw the light of day is that the US House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee asked the FBI and DHS that it be submitted.
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FBI Figures Show Crime Fell as Americans Stocked Up on Guns in 2023
FBI figures reported by NBC News on March 19, 2024, show that crime fell during 2023, a year in which there were over one million background checks a month for gun purchases.
On July 4, 2023, the Washington Examiner noted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) checks for gun purchases have been over a million a month for 47 straight months.
On March 19, 2024, Breitbart News spoke with National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Mark Oliva and he said it has now been 55 consecutive months of one million-plus NICS checks.
This means, leading up to 2023 and throughout 2023, Americans were pouring into gun stores to acquire firearms, yet “fourth-quarter numbers” reported by NBC News showed “a 13% decline in murder in 2023 from 2022, a 6% decline in reported violent crime and a 4% decline in reported property crime.”
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KCKPD Closes Stretch of Riverview Avenue While Bomb Squad Secures Home Full of Explosive Materials
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Several streets in Kansas City, Kansas, were closed Tuesday while the KCKPD Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit secured a home where a large amount of explosive materials were found.
Police closed streets from the 7300 block through the 7600 block of Riverview Avenue.
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A property owner in New York City was arrested after a stand-off with a group of squatters who allegedly took over the woman’s property following her parents’ deaths.
“It’s enraging,” Adele Andaloro told ABC 7. “It’s not fair that I, as the homeowner, have to be going through this.”
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RNC Files Election Integrity Lawsuit Against Nevada Secretary of State
Authored by Tom Ozimek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours)
The Republican National Committee (RNC) and the Nevada GOP have sued the Nevada Secretary of State, accusing the state’s top elections official of undermining voter confidence by failing to follow federal law on the proper maintenance of voter rolls.
The RNC filed its complaint on March 19 at the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, accusing Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar of failing to keep voter rolls accurate, in violation of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).
“Election integrity starts with clean voter rolls, and that’s why the National Voter Registration Act requires state officials to keep their rolls accurate and up-to-date,” RNC Chairman Michael Whatley said in a statement.
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Supreme Court Seems Sympathetic to NRA’s Claims Against New York Debanking Pressure Case
The case, NRA v. Vullo, brought by the National Rifle Association (NRA) against a New York official and alleging freedom of speech violations, has reached the Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS) and, overall, the justices appeared overall sympathetic toward NRA’s claims.
The respondent to the NRA’s petition to allow the lawsuit to proceed, former New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Maria Vullo, is accused of influencing banks and insurance firms to drop the NRA.
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Supreme Court Rules Against FBI in No Fly List Case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously ruled against the FBI in deciding that a man’s challenge to his former placement on the No Fly List may proceed.
U.S. citizen Yonas Fikre was living in Sudan when he discovered in 2010 that he was placed on the list. He sued the FBI over his placement, and the agency later removed him from the list and argued that the lawsuit was moot and should be dismissed.
Justice Neil Gorsuch, writing for the court, said the government has not demonstrated that Fikre’s case is moot but it may be able to do so in the future.
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Trump-Backed Bernie Moreno Projected to Win Ohio GOP Senate Primary: AP
Ohio businessman Bernie Moreno on Tuesday was projected to win the Republican Senate primary and will go on to face Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in November.
The Associated Press called the race for Moreno, who earned 41.2% of the vote as of 8:36 p.m. with 23% of precincts reporting. State Sen. Matt Dolan trailed with 36.8% while Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose earned 22.1%.
Ahead of the contest, Moreno earned backing from key Republican leaders, including former President Donald Trump and Wyoming GOP Sen. John Barrasso.
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Trump Files Defamation Lawsuit Against ABC and Stephanopoulos Over GOP Rep. Nancy Mace’s Interview
Former President Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against ABC News and George Stephanopoulos over the host’s questioning of South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace, whom he pressed about endorsing Trump while being a rape survivor.
Trump’s lawsuit, filed Monday, takes issue with how Stephanopoulos, during his March 10 interview with Mace on “This Week,” said a dozen times that Trump has been found liable for “rape,” according to the transcript.
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Trump Reacts to Supreme Court’s Failure to Keep Peter Navarro Out of Prison: ‘It’s a Disgrace’
While heading to his local Palm Beach, Florida precinct to vote in the state’s primary election, 2024 presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump said it was a “disgrace” that the Supreme Court ruled against his former advisor Peter Navarro. Navarro was looking to stay out of prison while he appealed conviction on contempt of Congress charges.
“Do you think the supreme court should have kept peter navarro out of prison?” A reporter asked.
Trump, who was heading to the poll with wife Melania, said “I think it’s a shame, I think it’s a disgrace. It’s a disgrace to our nation what they did to him.”
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On Monday, the left-leaning Washington Supreme Court filed a pair of orders approving “alternative pathways” for people to become lawyers, nixing the requirement to pass the universal bar exam. The court claimed the test “blocks marginalized groups from entering the practice of law” and that bar has “racism and classism written into the test itself.”
By doing so, the Evergreen State joined Oregon, the only other state to officially approve alternatives to the bar exam.
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Woman Arrested After Trying to Remove Squatters From Her New York Home
A 47-year-old New York City woman was recently arrested for unlawful eviction after trying to prevent squatters from re-entering the $1 million property bequeathed to her by her family.
Adele Andaloro changed the locks on the Flushing, Queens home, which according to NYC law is not allowed if “tenants” have inhabited a building for more than 30 days, which in this case, some had.
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Civil Liberties Supporters Sue Trudeau’s Government for Freezing Bank Accounts
Twenty plaintiffs heavily embroiled in the 2022 Freedom Convoy, have initiated a legal battle against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other high-ranking members of his cabinet, at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
The lawsuit results from the government’s decision to freeze their financial assets under the measures of the Emergencies Act—an act which they feel breached their Charter rights.
The list of defendants includes not only Trudeau, but names such as Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, former ministers Marco Mendicino and David Lametti, ex-RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki, acting Ottawa Police commissioner Steve Bell, and numerous banks across Canada. The lawsuit, lodged by the Calgary-based Loberg Ector LLP, calls for a total of $2.2 million in compensation for each plaintiff.
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BBC Apologies for Branding Farage-Founded Reform UK as ‘Far Right’
The BBC has been forced to back down and issue an apology to the Nigel Farage-founded Reform UK after asserting that the party is “far-right”.
While establishment media outlets often brand populist political parties in Europe as “far right” despite many of which merely espouse principles and views recently advocated by conservative parties, the BBC has been forced into retracting and apologising for such a characterisation of Reform UK, formerly known as the Brexit Party.
In a statement, the publicly-funded broadcaster said: “In an article about the Liberal Democrats’ spring conference we wrongly described the political party Reform UK as far-right when referring to polling.
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Belgium Increases Humanitarian Aid Budget to €190 Million for 2024
Caroline Gennez (Vooruit), Belgium’s Federal Minister for Development Cooperation, has announced during the European Humanitarian Forum that Belgium will allocate €190 million for humanitarian aid in 2024, as reported by The Brussels Times.
The event, co-hosted by the European Commission and Belgium as the current President of the Council of the EU, focuses on critical global aid issues and involves institutional actors, NGOs, and international agencies in Brussels.
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Britain Will Host a Summit of European Leaders on July 18th
The British government announced on Tuesday that the next meeting of the European Political Community will take place on July 18. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will convene leaders from approximately 50 countries at Blenheim Palace, an iconic 18th-century estate situated northwest of London and the birthplace of wartime leader Winston Churchill, as reported by AP News.
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Bulgaria’s Euro Entry Target Faces Possible Delay, Finance Minister Reveals
Bulgaria’s anticipated entry into the eurozone at the start of next year may experience a slight setback, as the country strives to meet the necessary criteria for the currency transition, according to Finance Minister Assen Vassilev.
Vassilev disclosed that Bulgaria intends to request an extraordinary assessment report once it achieves its predefined benchmarks. Consequently, the target date for adoption could potentially shift to March or July of the upcoming year, departing from the traditional euro currency swaps taking place on January 1st among the 20-euro area members.
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Council Orders London Fish & Chip Shop Owner to Remove British Flag Mural
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news
A fish and chip shop owner in London has been ordered by the local council to remove a mural featuring a Union Jack flag and the words “A Great British meal” from the side of his building after some locals complained it is “not appropriate for the area.”
The Daily Mail reports that the award-winning Golden Chippy in Greenwich received the removal order from the council after a “number of complaints about the mural” and the council deciding it constitutes an “unauthorised advert” in a “preservation area.”
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Cyril Svoboda is a distinguished Czech politician known for his significant contributions to his country’s foreign affairs and politics.
With a strong commitment to democratic values, human rights, and international cooperation, Cyril Svoboda has been a prominent figure in Czech politics for many years. He began his political journey as a member of the Christian and Democratic Union — Czechoslovak People’s Party (KDU-CSL) in the 1990s. Over time, he rose through the ranks of the party to become a respected leader.
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EU Approves Critical Materials Mining Amid Environmental and Social Concerns
Despite environmental and social apprehensions, EU governments have sanctioned domestic mining activities for critical raw materials through the latest legislation, aiming to propel green technologies forward while some lawmakers advocated for heightened protection of local communities, Euronews writes.
Today, on March 18, EU member states granted approval for the extraction of critical raw materials within Europe, as outlined in the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) proposed by the European Commission in March 2023. This legislation seeks to diminish reliance on foreign sources, particularly China, and ensure supply diversification to support the European Green Deal, the EU’s ambitious plan for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
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EU Passes the AI Act — A Law Accused of Legalizing Biometric Mass Surveillance in Europe
The European Parliament (EP) has passed the AI Act, a piece of legislation that started to be drafted back in 2021 as a way to prevent mass surveillance based on biometrics — but has now in fact promoted this practice into law.
And it’s a law that will enter into force this May after receiving a “blessing” from the Council of the EU, to then be implemented starting 2025.
The EU for its part announced the adoption of the AI Act as a “landmark” event, and touts it as providing safeguards regarding AI’s “general purpose,” as well as “limiting the use of identification systems by law enforcement.”
The EU also claims that the act promotes not only safety and compliance, but also innovation.
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EU Plans Early Ban on Gas and Oil Heating: Impact on Households
The EU is advancing its efforts to combat climate change by planning an early ban on gas and oil heating systems. While Germany aims for climate neutrality by 2045, the EU is pushing for a more aggressive approach to accelerate the replacement of old heating systems, according to Focus online.
According to a new heating law, German households will no longer be allowed to use fossil fuels by 2045. Municipalities have 20 years to revise their heat planning and transition to more environmentally friendly alternatives such as district heating or local heat networks. Where this isn’t feasible, heat pumps, pellet stoves or solar thermal systems are to be used.
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EU Silent on Ukraine’s Bid for Membership Amid Farmer Protests
As Ukraine prepares to join the European Union, Brussels remains tight-lipped, prioritizing internal matters and the looming European election over enlargement talks, POLITICO writes.
The EU’s reticence comes amidst widespread farmer protests across the continent, fueled by concerns over competition from cheap imports, including those from Ukraine, alongside soaring fuel costs and stringent environmental regulations.
European leaders are treading cautiously, offering concessions to appease disgruntled farmers while keeping discussions about expansion to a minimum. With just three months until the EU election, enlargement talk is deliberately subdued, with officials preferring not to stir controversy, especially given the rise of right-wing sentiments.
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EU States Push European Investment Bank to Reassess Defense Investment Policy
A coalition of fourteen European Union countries, including Germany and France, is urging the European Investment Bank (EIB) to reconsider its policy on defense investment. The move comes in response to heightened security concerns amid aggression in Eastern Europe.
In a letter dated March 17th, addressed to EIB President Nadia Calvino, European Council President Charles Michel and Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, the nations called for a more flexible approach to financing defense projects. Currently, the EIB is prohibited from investing in weapons, ammunition and military infrastructure but can fund “dual-use items” with civilian and military applications.
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Europe Faces Soldier Exodus Amid Growing Threats, Prompting Consideration of Conscription
As Europe grapples with the escalating security challenges, it faces a significant dilemma: retaining existing military personnel, POLITICO writes.
This concern transcends mere recruitment, with nations now focusing on persuading soldiers to remain in service. French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled a talent retention plan to address this issue, echoing similar discussions in other NATO member states like Germany, the UK and the US.
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Europe’s Nuclear Energy Landscape Shifts: France Ramps Up, Smaller Players Rise
As France solidifies its position as Europe’s leading nuclear energy producer, Germany makes the decisive move to end its nuclear energy plans. Meanwhile, smaller-capacity countries are stepping up their nuclear energy production, reshaping the continent’s energy dynamics, Euronews writes.
France’s anticipated fuel loading into its third-generation nuclear reactor, the EPR, is slated for this month, with grid connection expected later in the year. Despite facing a 12-year delay, France is intensifying its nuclear energy output, marking a notable shift from previous political sentiments on the matter.
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EU’s Borrell Proposes Allocating Frozen Russian Assets Revenue for Arms Purchase for Ukraine
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced on Tuesday his intention to suggest that 90 percent of the revenues from frozen Russian assets in Europe be used to procure arms for Ukraine through the European Peace Facility fund.
Addressing reporters in Brussels, Borrell outlined his proposal, stating that the remaining 10 percent would be allocated to the EU budget to enhance the capacity of the Ukrainian defense industry. He indicated his plan to present the proposal to EU member states on Wednesday, ahead of an upcoming summit of EU leaders scheduled for Thursday and Friday.
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Former Polish Minister Slams Tusk’s Liberal-Globalist Government for Dismissing 50 Ambassadors
Former Polish conservative foreign minister Witold Waszczykowski has criticized the decision made by Donald Tusk’s government to dismiss 50 ambassadors, labeling it as an unconstitutional move and a blemish on Poland’s diplomatic reputation.
Describing the action as retaliatory, Waszczykowski compares it to practices observed in third-world countries rather than those expected from a NATO and EU member state, the Polish press reports. He specifically targets Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski’s decision to terminate the missions of over 50 ambassadors and withdraw several submitted candidacies without the president’s consent.
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France: “Submit to Allah” — Muslim Attackers Desecrate 58 Graves at Catholic Cemetery
Muslim attackers defiled 58 Christian graves at a Catholic cemetery in Clermont-d’Excideuil, southern France, leaving slogans like “Submit to Allah” and “Happy Ramadan, non-Muslims” in black and white spray paint.
The desecration extended to a nearby church, with “Ramadan Mubarak” inscribed on its wooden doors, along with a monument from the First World War. Authorities, led by the Périgueux Public Prosecutor’s Office, are investigating the vandalism, according to reports.
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German Leftist-Globalists Want to Ban AfD on TikTok
The Green Party-linked network Campact seeks to ban AfD content on TikTok to deter youth from accessing right-wing messaging.
With a petition gathering momentum, Campact aims to persuade TikTok’s Berlin headquarters to block the opposition party’s accounts, citing concerns over what they falsely claim to be ‘extremist’ content targeting children and adolescents.
The petition has garnered around 250,000 signatures thus far. The AfD has garnered significant success on TikTok, boasting almost double the followers of all other Bundestag factions combined.
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In an interview with FOCUS online, former Luftwaffe Colonel Ralph Thiele discusses the challenging situation of the Bundeswehr. Thiele emphasizes that despite the defensive orientation of the Bundeswehr and NATO, Germany faces new threats, especially since Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Discussions about the combat readiness of the Bundeswehr highlight the urgent need for a master plan and significant investments.
Thiele, one of Germany’s leading military experts, highlights that after decades of austerity, the Bundeswehr is now only partially combat-ready. In the 1980s, it had significant resources, but since then, personnel, tanks and aircraft have greatly diminished. The Navy and ammunition reserves have also suffered. Thiele warns of the consequences of this deficit for Germany’s defense capabilities.
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The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) has issued a warning regarding the escalating threat of left-wing extremist terrorism following an alleged attack by the “Vulcan Group” on a Tesla factory’s power supply.
The BKA has launched investigations into membership in a terrorist organization and unconstitutional sabotage in response to the incident, signaling a growing potential for violence within the left-wing scene, according to reports from the German press.
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Germany Detains Two Suspected ISIS Supporters for Plot on Swedish Parliament
Germany has detained two suspected Islamic State (ISIS) members for allegedly planning an attack on the Swedish parliament, the federal prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday.
Two Afghan nationals identified as Ibrahim MG and Ramin N were detained in the eastern German city of Gera on suspicion of plotting an attack in retaliation for Quran burnings in Sweden, the prosecutor’s office said in a statement.
Germany’s Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser said in a statement on Tuesday that one of the detained individuals is believed to be a member of ISIS, while the other is believed to be a supporter of the group.
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Germany: Support for Antiglobalist AfD Climbs to Five-Week High, Poll Reveals
In the latest survey conducted by the opinion research institute Insa, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has experienced a slight increase of 1.0 points compared to the previous week, reaching a current standing of 19.5 percent.
This marks a notable recovery from a recent dip following reports of a purported “secret meeting in Potsdam.”
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Germany: Bundestag Vice President Says Left Activist Interior Minister is a Danger to Democracy
Wolfgang Kubicki, a seasoned member of the FDP and Vice President of the German Bundestag, expressed concerns regarding freedom of expression in Germany.
“I agree that what she says is a greater danger to our democracy than those she refers to” as ‘endangering democracy.’
He acknowledges that legally, freedom of expression is not threatened, but many individuals feel otherwise. Kubicki emphasizes the importance of being able to express opinions within legal boundaries. He notes a worrying trend where factual arguments are replaced by questions of attitude, leading to social exclusion based on certain classifications, German media reported.
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For the first time, the headmaster of Richard-Wossidlo-Gymnasium in Ribnitz-Damgarten addressed a recent police intervention that saw a student who had made pro-AfD posts on social media pulled out of class in front of her peers.
Jan-Dirk Zimmermann explained that he called the police in late February after a student allegedly shared “state security-relevant” content on social media.
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Hungary Tells Milan Court to Hand Over Marchesi
Budapest prosecutors reject option of house arrest in Italy
Hungarian prosecutors have told the the Milan Court of Appeal to hand over Gabriele Marchesi, a young Italian who is under house arrest on a European arrest warrant for allegedly attacking neo-Nazis in Budapest a little over a year ago, in conspiracy with Ilaria Salis.
The Budapest prosecutors were replying to a request from the Italian court for them to consider ‘alternative instruments’ to jail in Hungary, such as continued house arrest in Italy.
Marchesi and Salis, whose recent appearance in court led on a chain with her hands and ankles cuffed prompted Rome to protest to Budapest, are accused of being part of a German-led ‘hammer gang’ that allegedly targeted neo-Nazis marking their Day of Honour a year ago to commemorate a Nazi regiment that they say heroically resisted Soviet attacks.
The father of Salis, a 39-year-old Monza elementary school teacher, has said she was tortured to elicit a confession while a former cellmate said the jail was dirty, full of bed bugs and mice, and the scene of allegedly cruel punishments including cold showers.
On Tuesday the father, Roberto Salis said his daughter was the victim of a “political trial”.
“On February 28 last Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto made a statement that described my daughter as guilty, voicing he hope for exemplary punishment,” he told a press conference at the EP organized by Green-Left Alliance MEP Massimiliano Smeriglio and Democratic Party (PD) MEP Brando Benifei.
“All this in a country where there is the rule of law, and in an EU member, is unacceptable.”
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In England, the First Verdict Has Been Delivered Under the Online Safety Act
On Tuesday, Nicholas Hawkes, aged 39, found himself as England’s premier perpetrator of cyber-flashing, receiving a 5 1/2-year prison term. Hawkes, a previously convicted sex offender, dispatched unsolicited genital images to a girl and a woman, marking the inaugural prosecution under the Online Safety Act in England and Wales, AP News reported.
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Italy: Prof Who Hailed BR Woman Says FI Youth Disrupting Lectures
Disciplinary action against Di Cesare ‘crazy’ says Cacciari
An Italian university professor who hailed a Red Brigades woman on her recent death as sharing the same revolution as her although their ways to achieve it were different has complained that her philosophy lectures are now being systematically disrupted by members of the youth wing of the centre-right post Berlusconi Forza Italia (FI) party.
“It’s fascist thuggery and intimidation, threatening the freedom to educate, I can’t get through my lectures on Walter Benjamin,” said the 67-year-old Rome Sapienza lecturer, Donatella Di Cesare.
Di Crease said on the death earlier this month of BR member Barbara Balzerani, who took part in the 1978 kidnapping of Christian Democrat leader Aldo Moro that killed his five escorts, in a widely criticised post she subsequently cancelled: “Your revolution was also mine.
Different ways do not cancel ideas.
With a heavy heart a farewell to Comrade Luna (Moon) #barbarabalzerani”.
Balzerani, who never reneged on her past of political violence, but said she was sorry for the victims, was involved in several killings including the Aldo Moro street ambush Moro was kidnapped in the raid, and killed 54 days later.
Balzerani was also involved in the abduction of United States General James L. Dozier in 1981.
The previous year she was part of the BR hit squad that assassinated magistrate Girolamo Minervini.
She was arrested in 1985.
Due to her ability to dodge arrest she was dubbed “the scarlet pimpernel” by the Italian media.
Di Cesare’s praise for Balzerani was condemned by the centre right, with rightwing League leader Matteo Salvini calling it a “disgrace” and added: “In a university chair at the Sapienza and very often a guest of the TV salons of (independent broadcaster) La7.
“An unacceptable insult for the victims of Red terrorism. “Shame on her.
But leftwing former Venice mayor and fellow philosophy lecturer Massimo Cacciari defended Di Cesare Friday saying it was “crazy” to think of disciplinary action against her.
He pointed out that Di Cesare was an internationally respected academic and that she had immediately clarified her views saying she had never had any sympathy for terrorism.
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Large Traffic Jams Have Formed at the Polish-German Border Due to a Blockade by Farmers
Polish farmers are blocking two major routes from Poland to Germany, causing drivers to seek alternative routes and significantly impeding traffic flow, reports RMF24.
In particular, the A2 highway is blocked near the town of Svetzko in Lubusz Voivodeship on the way to Berlin. Farmers have been stationed there since midday on Sunday, completely blocking traffic.
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Musk Defends German Student Removed From Class by Police for Pro-AfD TikTok Post
Billionaire Elon Musk has weighed in on the case of 16-year-old student Loretta B., who was removed from her classroom by police last week due to a TikTok post supporting Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.
The incident, first reported by the German newspaper Junge Freiheit, occurred in late February, with Loretta being questioned by authorities in front of her peers. Her TikTok post, which compared Germany to the Smurfs due to their shared blue colors with the AfD, sparked controversy.
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Polish Farmers Announce Hundreds of Actions Across the Country on Wednesday
On Wednesday, March 20, Polish farmers plan hundreds of demonstrations and blockades across the country, reports RMF24.
Demonstrations with agricultural machinery and blockades are planned at about 400 locations throughout Poland, particularly on a dozen major roads leading to Warsaw. Police have also warned of disruptions on the streets of Krakow, where protesters plan to enter the city directly.
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The vice president of Reconquest!, Marion Maréchal, is advocating for the implementation of a “media check” system in France, allowing citizens to choose which media outlets they wish to financially support.
Maréchal proposes a review of the agreement between companies and the press, suggesting the introduction of a “media check” equivalent to about 10 euros per tax household. This option could be included in the tax filing process, enabling individuals to direct their support to their preferred media outlets.
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Sex Trade to Slavery: Forced Labor Generates $236 Billion in Profits Annually
A recent report from the UN labor agency reveals that illegal profits from forced labor have skyrocketed to an alarming $236 billion per year. This astronomical figure, described as “obscene” by the International Labor Organization (ILO), is primarily driven by sexual exploitation, accounting for three-quarters of the profits, AP News reportes.
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The British Government is Considering Possible Parliamentary Elections in October
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, stated that the government is contemplating the possibility of holding parliamentary elections in October, according to Bloomberg.
Responding to lawmakers in the House of Lords about the timing of the next spending review for government departments, the Chancellor proposed October as a potential month for the vote.
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The EU Allocates €500 Million for Artillery Production
The European Union is investing €500 million into artillery ammunition and missile production in a bid to match Russia’s capabilities, as reported by POLITICO. This funding was allocated under the Act in Support of Ammunition Production (ASAP), aims to accelerate arms manufacturing by covering up to 45 percent of production costs for shells, owder, explosives and missiles.
31 projects across 15 countries received grants under ASAP, with major arms manufacturers such as Rheinmetall, Roxel, Thales, Nammo and Hellenic Defense Systems among the recipients. Contracts are expected to be finalized in May.
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The EU and Switzerland Have Initiated a Process to Deepen Their Relationship
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of Switzerland Viola Amherd have commenced negotiations on a comprehensive package of measures aimed at deepening and expanding the relationship between the EU and Switzerland. This was announced by the European Commission’s press service.
The joint agreement between Brussels and Bern confirms the commitment of both sides to conclude negotiations this year — negotiating groups will meet the day after the start date set by von der Leyen and Amherd, on March 19.
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Top UK Lawmaker Calls for Bill Gates to be Executed for ‘Crimes Against Humanity’
A top British lawmaker has delivered a powerful statement before his colleagues in the historic UK Parliament, calling for Bill Gates and other members of the “Covid Cabal” to be tried and executed for “crimes against humanity.”
Member of Parliament Andrew Bridgen asserted that Gates and others should face the death penalty for their roles in pushing Covid mRNA vaccines, lockdowns, masking, and other restrictions during the pandemic.
Bridgen cited the “Covid Cabal” which appeared to include Gates and the World Economic Forum (WEF), the United Nations (UN), the World Health Organization (WHO), pharmaceutical company executives, globalist government officials, and corporate elites.
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Violent Incidents Surge in Schools Across Multicultural Germany
Violent incidents at German schools surged in several states last year, as thousands of cases were reported to state law enforcement agencies, according to a survey conducted by dpa.
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Heavy Fighting Rages Around Gaza’s Biggest Hospital as Israel Raids it for a Second Day
The Israeli military’s claim that dozens of Hamas fighters were killed in the hospital could not be confirmed.
RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Explosions and shootings shook the Gaza Strip’s biggest hospital and surrounding neighborhoods as Israeli forces stormed through the facility for a second day Tuesday. The military said it had killed 50 Hamas militants in the hospital, but it could not be independently confirmed that the dead were combatants.
The raid was a new blow to the Shifa medical complex, which had only partially resumed operations after a destructive Israeli raid in November. Thousands of Palestinian patients, medical staff and displaced people were trapped inside the sprawling complex Tuesday as heavy fighting between troops and Hamas fighters raged in nearby districts.
“It’s very hard right now. There’s heavy bombardment in the area of Shifa, and buildings are being hit. The sound of tank and artillery fire is continuous,” Emy Shaheen, who lives near the hospital, said in a voice message with repeated booms of shelling audible in the background. She said a large fire had been raging for hours near the hospital.
The Israeli military said it raided Shifa early Monday because Hamas fighters had grouped in the hospital and were directing attacks from inside.
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In Ukraine, Graham Urges Expanded Conscription Despite Mounting War Fatigue
On his latest of far too many visits to Ukraine, Sen. Lindsey Graham on Monday urged legislators to expand the pool of citizens subject to being drafted and thrown into the country’s losing war against Russia, saying, “We need more people in the line.”
The Ukrainian military accepts voluntary enlistments from those 18 and older. However, in stark contrast to Americans’ experience with military drafts, Ukraine exempts men under 27 from being conscripted. Since December, the country’s legislature has been considering lowering the minimum draft age to 25, to meet the military’s projected need for upwards of a half-million more soldiers.
“I would hope that those eligible to serve in the Ukrainian military would join. I can’t believe [conscription age starts] at 27,” Graham told the press. “You’re in a fight for your life, so you should be serving — not at 25 or 27.”
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Russia Warns West Will be Ukraine’s ‘Downfall’ 10 Years After Taking Crimea
A decade after Russia annexed the strategically located Crimean Peninsula amid nationwide unrest in Ukraine, Moscow’s top envoy in Washington has told Newsweek that defeat was inevitable for the neighboring country as it continued to count on Western support throughout the course of a two-year war between the two nations.
“We are confident that the goals of the special military operation will be achieved and will allow us to put an end to the years-long war against its own people by Kiev junta,” Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said in remarks shared with Newsweek.
“It is time for ordinary Ukrainians to give up their illusions,” he added, “and realize that the creation of an ‘anti-Russia’ with total dependence on the West doesn’t lead to prosperity but to an inevitable downfall of the country.”
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Pro-Vax Reporter Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack at 54: ‘I Took the Vaccine — Did You?’
An internationally recognized Indian reporter has died unexpectedly after suffering a sudden heart attack at 54 years old.
Pankaj Khelkar, a reporter for English language news outlet India Today, dropped dead over the weekend, according to reports.
Khelkar became a prominent figure during the pandemic due to his promotion of Covid vaccines.
The reporter, who was popular among English-speaking Indians around the world, warned the public that they must “stop the spread” of Covid by taking the experimental shots.
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The one-time Labor hero has been outspoken in his disappointment with the current Labor government, sparking rebukes from the nation’s most senior elected officials.
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The Airbnb in Mosman Park, in Perth ‘s wealthy-Western suburbs, comes at a $130 per night price-tag for a ‘very comfy single bed’ exposed to the elements.
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Project Coordination’s Directors informed staff at their Canberra and Wollongong offices that they had appointed RSM Australia Partners as administrators on Tuesday.
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South African Police Conduct Raid on Parliament Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s Residence
A South African police unit has conducted a raid on the residence of Parliament Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula in Johannesburg following corruption allegations. Mapisa-Nqakula is accused of soliciting bribes in exchange for awarding contracts during her tenure as defense minister, BBC reports.
In a statement issued by parliament, it was confirmed that the speaker firmly asserts her innocence. The police operation was carried out at the behest of state prosecutors conducting the ongoing investigation.
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The Gambia Parliament Fails Vote on Female Genital Mutilation Ban
Lawmakers in The Gambia were unable to repeal the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), but they have referred the bill back to committee for further discussion, potentially setting the stage for a future vote within weeks, AP News reports.
Although 42 out of 47 members of the local parliament voted to repeal the ban, only male lawmakers were present at the session. The bill garnered support from religious conservatives, stating that it “aims to maintain religious purity and protect cultural norms and values.”
Despite the fact that female genital mutilation can lead to bleeding, complications during childbirth, and even death, the practice remains widespread in some parts of Africa.
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Could Face Charges on COVID-19 Vaccine Records
March 19 (UPI) — Authorities in Brazil on Tuesday recommended that criminal charges be filed against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly falsifying his proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to visiting the United States.
Federal police in Brazil raided Bolsonaro’s mansion May 2023 and arrested multiple aides in the alleged 2022 scheme to forge his COVID-19 vaccination card and that of his teenage daughter, Laura, during his four-year presidency in South America’s largest country in order for them to gain entry into the United States during what was not an official state visit.
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The majority of the 2,500 Ukrainian exiles residing in the department are either employed or attending school, all with the hope of returning to their homeland as soon as conditions allow.
Many of them, particularly those of working age and in good health, have secured jobs, constituting approximately half of the refugee population in Loire-Atlantique. Despite facing challenges and experiencing social setbacks compared to their previous professions and qualifications, they are determined to integrate and contribute positively to society, French media reports.
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686,000 Illegal Migrants Supported by Taxpayers in Germany
Presently, Germany hosts 492,390 migrants facing residency restrictions, alongside 193,972 individuals awaiting deportation due to reasons such as incomplete documentation, as per the federal government’s response to a query from AfD MP René Springer.
Despite their status, these over 686,000 individuals receive state aid funded by taxpayers, entitled to support under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act with a standard rate of 460 euros for singles. Furthermore, the state covers essential needs like food, shelter, heating, and health services for acute cases, Junge Freiheit reported.
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Anthony Albanese ‘s government is under fire for yet another immigration bungle where a convicted rapist was allowed to roam free in the community without an ankle monitoring bracelet.
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Chicago Police Release Alleged Cartel Member Suspected of Shooting Migrant Trans Woman
The 29-year-old alleged cartel member suspected of shooting a migrant transgender woman outside a club in Chicago last month was let go by police without charges despite evidence connecting him to the crime, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
The shooting took place outside VLive, a club and popular meeting place for new migrants from Venezuela, around 4:30 a.m. February 4. The suspect pulled alongside the 27-year-old victim in a Ford Explorer, exited the vehicle, approached the victim, and said “Bad gay” before shooting her “throughout the body,” according to police.
The attack left the woman, a recent migrant from Venezuela who is now a sex worker, in critical condition with wounds to the legs and groin, She and other potential witnesses are no longer cooperating with authorities out of fear of the suspect and his alleged ties to El Tren de Aragua, a violent cartel gang known for drug sales and human trafficking in Venezuela.
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Colombian Drug Lord Arrested After Operating Out of Texas Migrant Shelter
If you’ve ever traveled internationally and returned legally to the United States, there is a rigorous vetting process through Customs and Border Protection. But for the millions of migrants that illegally crossed into the US because of open southern border policies enforced by radical leftists in the White House (and secretly pushed by mega-corporations and NGOs), anyone is welcome, including terrorists and drug lords.
Department of Homeland Security claims that migrants entering flooding into the US undergo “robust security vetting,” but law-abiding citizens, especially folks in Manhattan, know this statement is malarky as neighborhoods transform into third-world countries overnight.
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DeSantis Hints at Martha’s Vineyard Flights for Haitian Aliens
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday suggested that Haitians arriving in the Florida Keys could end up the upper-crust left-wing enclave of Martha’s Vineyard, appearing to reference a prior instance in which he flew illegal aliens from the southern border to the island.
“We do have our transport program also that’s gonna be operational. Haitians land in Florida Keys, their next stop very well may be Martha’s Vineyard,” he said during an appearance on “The Dana Show” with Dana Loesch.
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Dozens of illegal migrants have been rescued after trying to cross the English Channel to reach the UK.
Pictures today show Border Force officers and boats at work bringing the migrants ashore after they took advantage of some better spring weather conditions.
It comes after more than 100 illegal immigrants were identified for the first wave of Rwanda deportations with the first flight likely to depart next month.
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EU Border Agency: Illegal Border Crossings Along West African Route Up 541%
Europe’s illegal immigration crisis, which many have likened to a sustained invasion, persists unabated, with Frontex reporting 31,200 irregular border crossings in the first two months of 2024, matching last year’s near-record figures.
Of particular concern is the 541 percent surge in arrivals along the Western African route, reaching nearly 12,100 in January and February, the highest recorded since 2011, Frontex, the EU’s border agency reports.
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A Congolese migrant is set to face trial in France for the double rape of two elderly hospital patients and the subsequent rape of a minor has made a shocking claim, stating that his lack of a girlfriend “forced” him to commit these heinous acts.
Ali Gandega, aged 28, was apprehended in September 2022 following his intrusion into the Max-Fourestier Hospital in Nanterre on July 27, Le Figaro reported. There, he sexually assaulted a 78-year-old patient before fleeing to another ward, where he raped a 68-year-old woman suffering from a neurodegenerative disease just minutes later.
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Germany Tightens Immigration Policies Amid Rising Migrant Numbers
The migration policy in Germany is undergoing changes and hospitality towards refugees and immigrants is coming to an end. Authorities are attempting to reduce the country’s attractiveness to newcomers by introducing a requirement to work for as little as 80 cents per hour, as reported by Rzeczpospolita.
Despite the official declaration of Willkommenskultur, or the culture of welcome, the concept is beginning to take on a different meaning. Proposals to reduce benefits for war refugees from Ukraine indicate a shift in approach.
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Germany: Police Crime Data Reveals Migrant Crime in Bavaria Has Soared to Record Levels
Amidst the release of the latest police crime statistics (PKS), Bavaria’s Interior Minister, Joachim Herrmann, addressed the concerning rise in crime rates during a recent presentation.
The 2023 PKS for Bavaria unveiled a 2.4 percent surge in crime. Herrmann attributed this increase primarily to foreigners and immigrants, emphasizing a need for action against this trend, German media reported.
Of the total 266,390 suspects in 2023, a staggering 39.6 percent were non-Germans, a significant jump from 36.5 percent in 2022. This uptick underscores a concerning trend of the rising involvement of foreign suspects in criminal activities within Bavaria.
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Germany: African Migrant Injures 4, Including 2 Police, During Train Altercation
In Magdeburg’s main station, a routine ticket inspection turned violent as an African woman, identified as a Malian national, lashed out, injuring multiple individuals, including police officers.
The altercation began when a train attendant discovered the woman lacked a valid ticket and was subsequently barred from continuing her journey, the German press reported.
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Illegal Immigrant Charged in the Stabbing of 2 at Missouri Laundromat
An illegal immigrant has been charged for stabbing two people at a laundromat in O’Fallon, Missouri. The foreign national allegedly chased after a victim running away and then stabbed another who tried to intervene on Tuesday.
Jose Barrera, an illegal immigrant who came through Eagle Pass, Texas, is being held $500,000 bond for the charges of two counts of first-degree assault as well as armed criminal action, according to Fox 2.
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Iraqi Immigrant Plotted to Smuggle Assassins Through Mexico to Kill Former US President: Docs
An Iraqi citizen living in Ohio plotted to smuggle ISIS sympathizers into the United States “who do not care if they are killed during the mission” to murder former President George W. Bush, court records show.
Shihab Ahmed Shihab Shihab, 53, believed the former commander in chief was responsible for killing many Iraqis and destroying the country during “Operation of Iraqi Freedom.”
Shihab pleaded guilty last year to attempting to provide material support to terrorists and was sentenced in February to more than 14 years in prison for the plot, details of which were revealed in court documents.
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Supreme Court Rules Texas Can Enforce Law Allowing Police to Arrest Migrants
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Texas could enforce an immigration law that would allow local officials to arrest migrants suspected of entering the U.S. illegally.
This means the law can go into effect as litigation occurs in lower courts, according to CNN.
The court rejected an emergency request from the Biden Administration that claimed states don’t have authority over immigration and that it’s strictly a federal issue.
The law in question is Senate Bill 4 and it allows police to arrest migrants who illegally cross the border and give judges authority to deport them back to Mexico.
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US Supreme Court Divided Over Convicted Border Drug ‘Mule’ Appeal
The US Supreme Court is grappling with a California woman’s appeal to overturn her conviction for smuggling drugs across the US-Mexico border. Delilah Guadalupe Diaz claims she unwittingly acted as a “blind” drug mule. The dispute centers on the admission of testimony from an expert witness challenging Diaz’s lack of knowledge about the hidden methamphetamine valued at $368,550 found in the car she was driving, as reported by Reuters.
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Alabama Legislature Approves Ban on State Funding for DEI in Public Universities
The Alabama legislature on Tuesday approved legislation barring state funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities and other educational bodies or government agencies while also restricting instruction on certain race and gender-related topics.
Should GOP Gov. Kay Ivey sign the legislation, it would take effect on Oct. 1, The Hill reported. Apart from public universities, the funding ban also applies to school boards and government agencies. DEI programs remain permissible on public campuses, however, provided they receive no state funding.
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Bavaria Prohibits Gender Distinctions in Universities and Schools
In Bavaria, the use of gender-neutral language symbols such as asterisks, underscores, or colons is now prohibited in government offices and educational institutions. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting in Munich, where the General Administrative Regulation for the authorities of the Free State of Bavaria (AGO) was amended accordingly, as reported by Spiegel.
While state authorities, including schools, were already obligated to adhere to official German spelling regulations in official correspondence, this regulation has now been “clarified and supplemented,” according to official sources.
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Bavaria Bans Gender-Sensitive Language in Public Institutions
Bavaria, a state in Germany, has implemented a prohibition on the use of gender-neutral language in educational institutions and other public bodies, as reported by AP News. This decision, made by the Bavarian state government, comes amidst a contentious national conversation about inclusivity in the German language.
The amendments to language regulations affect all public sectors, including schools and universities, as reported by the German news agency dpa. While some advocate for language reform to lessen male-centric structures, others, particularly conservatives, argue against what they perceive as forced and cumbersome alterations.
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The Christian veteran charged in the beheading of a Satanic statue placed in the Iowa Capitol is seeking to have the hate crime charge against him removed because the Satanic Temple group is not considered a relgion.
In a Friday court filing, attorney Sara Pasquale for Michael Cassidy wrote that the “violation of individual rights” enhancement in the case is inapplicable as well as unconstitutional, according to the Des Moines Register.
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— and claims pupil ‘tried to subject me to compelled speech’
Kevin Lister, 60, was dismissed for gross misconduct in September 2022 by New College Swindon following complaints by two students.
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‘UN Women’ Says Transgender Men Are the Most Oppressed Women
Some years back, Martin Neeves, a British chap from the East Midlands, went to a psychic, talked to a spirit and decided that deep inside he’s really a woman named ‘Katie’.
Fifty years ago, he would have been a tabloid footnote, but things being what they are, Martin, a mediocre photographer, has become a DEI hero, reaching new career heights, spreading awareness as a “Trans” ambassador, conducting diversity training and appearing on the BBC.
Within a year, Martin had won the “British Diversity Awards Hero of the Year 2023”, become a “DIVA Awards Unsung Hero of the Year Finalist 2023” and was honored as the “Outstanding Female LGBTQIA+ Champion 2023”.
Now Martin will be one of the British delegates to the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
The UN Commission dedicated to “the empowerment of women and girls” is running low on them.
UN Women had picked Munroe Bergdorf as its UK champion despite his rants about white people, posting, “Honestly, I don’t have energy to talk about the racial violence of white people any more. Yes, all white people. Because most of y’all don’t even realize or refuse to acknowledge that your existence, privilege and success as a race is built on the backs, blood and death of people of color. Your entire existence is drenched in racism.”
According to Reddux, a feminist site that chronicles transgender issues, Bergdorf had been dumped from the UK National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NPSCC) “when it was discovered that had invited children to message him privately on social media”.
But Martin and Munroe are not the only UN Women figures confused about what a woman is.
Amy Bryant, a USA delegate to UN Women, “identifies as queer, trans, and disabled”, and uses “they/them” pronouns.
Tate Smith, an “award-winning Trans activist & speaker”, who started out as a woman and is trying to become a man with doses of testosterone and butch haircuts, is a delegate to UN Women despite not wanting to be a woman.
Between the men who want to be women and the women who want to be men, what is UN Women doing anyway?
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This comes hours after a Supreme Court ruling allowed the Lone Star State to enforce the law.
The dumbing down of America is full steam ahead. Try to talk to government workers or customer service people. Now education is down the tubes. Anyone see the movie”Idiocracy”? We are in real trouble.
“The dumbing down of America is full steam ahead…Now education is down the tubes…We are in real trouble.”
Spot-on, but you’re a bit late to the coming-out party.
“As Predicted. America -> Obamerica.
After two generations of progressive “education” (i.e., Bolshevik two year-old indoctrination), the result should surprise nobody who’s been paying attention…” —posted to fb (April 2019)
“As’s been said, now that we’re suffering under the SECOND generation of re-educated BTYO commie-toddlers, we may be approaching the time that, for the sake of the union, America should consider the forced exchange of Chinese dissidents for US socialist/communist/progressive academics. Seriously.” —posted to fb (March 2020)