Illegal immigration goes to the front of the line with a big new offer to illegal aliens by the Trump administration.

President Trump makes Mexico an offer that they soundly reject. This might force the hand of the United States.

And California sucks really bad.

She May Not Have A Choice

According to multiple reports, President Donald Trump confirmed he proposed sending U.S. troops into Mexico to combat drug cartels, a plan that Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly rejected, stating that “sovereignty is not for sale” and Mexico would “never accept the presence of the United States Army” on its territory.

During a tense phone call in April 2025, Trump asked Sheinbaum, “How can we help you fight drug trafficking? I propose that the United States military come in and help you.”12 

After her rejection, Trump claimed the Mexican president was “so afraid of the cartels that she can’t even think straight,” telling reporters aboard Air Force One that “she is so terrified of the cartels that she can’t even walk.”34 

Despite these characterizations, Sheinbaum maintained her position that Mexico would collaborate with the U.S. through information sharing but insisted that each country must operate within its own territory.56

The proposal comes amid Trump’s broader strategy against cartels, which has included designating drug cartels as “foreign terrorist organizations” in February 2025, increasing military presence along the U.S.-Mexico border, expanding surveillance flights to monitor fentanyl trafficking, and seeking greater authority for U.S. Special Forces to work with Mexican forces.728 This aggressive approach represents a significant shift from previous administrations’ policies, which emphasized strengthening the rule of law in Mexico rather than direct military intervention.

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/trump-pressed-mexico-to-allow-jQjcowJVR2GAcGcJmlEgRA

Always Be Thinking

According to Fox News:

 The Department of Homeland Security will front the cost of commercial flights and provide a $1,000 stipend to illegal aliens who opt to self-deport from the United States in a move DHS says will save thousands of dollars.

The department says this will be 70% cheaper for American taxpayers, as it currently costs DHS, on average, over $17,000 to arrest, detain, and deport someone. DHS told Fox News that paying for aliens to remove themselves, even with the stipend, is anticipated to cost only around $4,500 on average. 

The stipend would not be paid until it was verified that an individual self-deported. Aliens will use the CBP Home self-deportation app to access this assistance, and DHS expects self-removals, already in the thousands, to ramp up significantly with this announcement.

DHS says that self-deportation allows individuals a chance to come back into the country legally one day.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dhs-unleashes-possible-money-saving-measure-illegal-aliens-self-deport

Why Did They Leave That Part Out?

Charlie Kirk’s post highlights the arrest of Felix Rojas, a 44-year-old illegal immigrant, for allegedly robbing and raping a corpse on an NYC subway, using the incident to criticize U.S. immigration policies and argue that Rojas embodies the left’s agenda to import “criminal trash” from the Third World.

The incident, reported by The New York Times on April 28, 2025, occurred on an R train in Manhattan, with Rojas charged with first-degree rape; however, Kirk and others criticize media outlets like the NYT for omitting Rojas’s immigration status, fueling a broader debate on media bias and transparency.

Public records show Rojas had no prior criminal history or sex offender status, and a neighbor described him as a churchgoing family man, contrasting sharply with the heinous nature of the crime and complicating narratives around immigration and crime statistics.

https://twitter.com/i/grok/share/26O65kP7NMYz71iA5nt065HUS

It’s About Time

Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to capture the entire Gaza Strip and maintain a military presence there for an unspecified period, as reported by multiple sources, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict that would likely displace hundreds of thousands of Palestinians and draw fierce international opposition.

Israel’s security cabinet unanimously approved a comprehensive strategy to expand military operations in Gaza after a seven-hour deliberation that concluded early Monday morning. The approved plan marks a significant shift in Israel’s approach, transitioning “from conducting raids to occupying territories and maintaining a presence there,” according to a senior Israeli political source who spoke to ABC News.1 

The strategy encompasses several key components:

• Complete territorial control of Gaza, including areas not currently under Israeli control
• Relocation of Palestinian civilians to southern Gaza “for their protection”23
• Prevention of Hamas from distributing humanitarian aid14
• Implementation of “powerful strikes against Hamas” targets23
• Continued promotion of Trump’s voluntary relocation proposal for Gazans to neighboring countries23

The cabinet also approved the “possibility of humanitarian distribution” in Gaza through an international fund designed to ensure aid doesn’t reach Hamas, despite National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s objections.56 According to Israeli media reports, the execution of this military plan may be delayed until after President Trump’s upcoming visit to the region, scheduled in approximately ten days.

https://www.perplexity.ai/page/israel-approves-plan-to-captur-ECBvGNRcRC6cTdxBODSeRg

This Seems Bad

Overview of the Legislative Debate

California lawmakers recently blocked a proposal that would have made it a felony to pay for sex with 16- and 17-year-olds, sparking heated debate in the Legislature and highlighting divisions among Democrats, Republicans, and state leadership1234567.

Current Law

• Under California law, soliciting sex from a minor under 16 can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, with heightened penalties including jail time and fines16.
• For minors aged 16 and 17, the penalty for soliciting sex remains a misdemeanor under current law16.
• Sex trafficking of minors under 18 is already treated as a serious felony, with severe sentences under California’s “three strikes law”1.

The Proposed Change

• Assemblymember Maggy Krell introduced AB 379, which aimed to make it a felony to purchase sex from any minor under 18, including 16- and 17-year-olds23567.
• The bill also sought to criminalize loitering with intent to purchase commercial sex and to create a fund supporting human trafficking victims26.
• Last year, a similar law (SB 1414) increased penalties for buying sex from minors but excluded 16- and 17-year-olds25.

Legislative Action and Debate

• The Assembly Public Safety Committee, led by Democrats, amended AB 379 to remove the provision making it a felony to solicit 16- and 17-year-olds for sex12367.
• This decision was made despite support from Gov. Gavin Newsom, Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, and other high-profile Democrats, who argued that all minors should be equally protected by felony penalties45.
• Opponents of the felony provision, including some Democrats and advocacy groups, expressed concerns that the law could be misused to target consensual relationships between older teens, particularly in cases involving interracial or LGBTQ+ couples, if disapproved by parents15.
• Democrats in the Assembly argued for prosecutorial discretion and warned of unintended consequences, while Republicans and moderate Democrats pushed for harsher penalties to close what they see as a loophole in the law1357.

Political Fallout and Next Steps

• The removal of the felony provision led to public criticism from Republicans, some moderate Democrats, and state leaders, who accused the majority of failing to protect vulnerable teens3457.
• Assemblymember Krell, the bill’s original author, was stripped of her authorship after refusing to support the amended version but stated she would continue to fight for protections for 16- and 17-year-olds367.
• The Assembly has committed to further hearings and discussions, with a promise to revisit the issue and work toward a legislative solution by the end of the summer7.

https://nypost.com/2025/04/29/us-news/calif-lawmakers-block-bid-to-make-paying-for-sex-with-16-and-17-year-olds-a-felony/?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_source=twitter

What Is to Prevent Fraud

Overview of the California Welfare Fraud Decriminalization Proposal

California lawmakers are currently considering Senate Bill 560 (SB 560), introduced by Democratic State Senator Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, which aims to decriminalize certain types of welfare fraud involving amounts under $25,0001245. The bill specifically targets cases where overpayments or fraudulent claims are the result of administrative errors or minor infractions, shifting the resolution of such cases from the criminal justice system to local welfare departments1245.

Key Provisions of SB 560

• Decriminalization Threshold: The bill removes criminal penalties for welfare fraud cases where the total amount involved is less than $25,0001245.
• Administrative Handling: Cases under this threshold would be managed administratively by county human services agencies, rather than being referred for criminal prosecution1245.
• Attempted Fraud: SB 560 also eliminates criminal penalties for attempted welfare fraud involving amounts under $950245.
• Error-Based Overpayments: If overpayments are determined to be due to administrative errors (such as mistakes in the Statewide Automated Welfare System, CalSAWS), the individual would not face criminal charges1245.
• Repayment Status: Individuals in repayment or benefit reduction status for overpayments would not be subject to prosecution, provided certain conditions are met25.
• Perjury Charges: The bill would prohibit additional perjury charges based solely on statements made to county welfare departments if the individual is already being prosecuted for overpayments under these provisions25.

Rationale and Support

Proponents of the bill, including Senator Smallwood-Cuevas, argue that many accusations of welfare fraud stem from honest mistakes or administrative oversights, not intentional deceit145. They contend that criminalizing such errors disproportionately harms low-income families and that a more compassionate, administrative approach would ensure accountability without “criminalizing poverty”145.

“This bill is about preventing families from entering the criminal justice system due to administrative mistakes,” said Senator Smallwood-Cuevas. “It presents a more intelligent and compassionate approach by permitting counties to handle most overpayment cases administratively, ensuring accountability without criminalizing poverty.”145

Criticism and Concerns

Opponents, including some Republican lawmakers and critics, argue that SB 560 could weaken deterrents against welfare fraud, potentially increasing abuse of public assistance programs and undermining public trust1356. They note that California already faces a significant budget deficit and warn that the bill could lead to more uncollected overpayments and repeat offenses56.

Assemblyman Carl DeMaio, a vocal critic, stated:

“Democrat politicians are advancing legislation to LEGALIZE welfare fraud in California. SB 560 by Senator Smallwood-Cuevas illustrates exactly what’s wrong with California: Democrats yet again jeopardize the solvency of programs designed to support the most vulnerable in California in order to protect and reward those who break our laws and game the system.”36

Legislative Status

• SB 560 was introduced in February 2025 and has passed the Senate Human Services and Public Safety Committees on party-line votes25.
• The bill is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Appropriations Committee on May 5, 20255.

https://www.perplexity.ai/search/california-democrat-wants-to-d-RrnERSm2QrCRk9hCmanh.A

These Guys Don’t Get It

Overview of Hochul’s Payroll Tax Hike for the MTA

Governor Kathy Hochul and New York state lawmakers have approved a plan to increase payroll taxes on large businesses in New York City and surrounding counties to help fund the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) massive $68 billion capital plan. This plan aims to modernize aging transit infrastructure, including trains, stations, and accessibility improvements125.

Details of the Tax Increase

• Who is affected: The tax hike targets companies with annual payrolls of $10 million or more.
• New rates:
  • For New York City businesses, the payroll mobility tax rises from 0.6% to 0.895%.
  • For companies in Long Island, Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, and Rockland counties, the rate increases from 0.34% to 0.635%23.
• Smaller businesses: Those with payrolls under $1.75 million will see their payroll tax rate cut in half23.
• Expected impact: The increase could affect between 5,000 and 10,000 companies in New York23.

Business Backlash and Exodus Warnings

Many New York City business leaders have reacted angrily, warning that the new tax burden could accelerate an exodus of large employers from the city and state:

• John Catsimatidis (owner of Gristedes and D’Agostino’s grocery chains) predicted a greater exit from New York, fewer investments, tighter operations, and fewer hires as a result of the tax hike23.
• Heather Mulligan (Business Council of New York State) argued that businesses cannot continue to shoulder more tax increases and suggested that regular transit riders should also contribute more to MTA funding23.
• Other critics (including former Sen. Al D’Amato and Rep. Mike Lawler) called the tax “ridiculous” and warned it would hurt economic development, put jobs at risk, and burden the region’s employers2.

Support and Mitigating Factors

Not all business groups oppose the plan. The Partnership for the City of New York noted that the budget agreement also reduces the payroll tax on smaller companies by 50% and requires contributions from the state, city, and the MTA itself. Some local business associations expressed cautious optimism about the relief for small businesses, though they remain concerned about the impact on larger firms23.

Fiscal Impact and Remaining Shortfall

• The payroll tax increase is expected to generate about $1.4 billion annually, covering most of the MTA’s capital plan funding gap4.
• The deal will raise approximately $65 billion, leaving a $3 billion shortfall from the MTA’s original $68 billion request235.
• MTA officials, including Chairman Janno Lieber, have stated that the agency will find the remaining $3 billion through internal savings and efficiencies, rather than cutting projects5.

Broader Context

The payroll tax hike is part of a broader state budget deal that also includes contributions from the state, city, and MTA, as well as measures to address fare evasion and subway safety. Lawmakers and MTA officials argue these steps are necessary to ensure the long-term health and modernization of New York’s transit system, though the business community remains sharply divided over the approach25.

In summary: The payroll tax hike for large businesses is a controversial but central element of Governor Hochul’s plan to fund the MTA’s $68 billion capital program. While it provides crucial funding for transit improvements, it has sparked warnings from business leaders about potential job losses and an exodus of companies from New York, reflecting ongoing tensions over how best to pay for the city’s vital infrastructure23.

https://nypost.com/2025/04/29/us-news/fuming-nyc-businesses-warn-of-exodus-over-hochuls-plan-to-hike-taxes-to-fund-mta/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nypost

I bet you’re wondering what generation is most likely to get hit by a train. Well, the New York Post has an answer.

Chicago teachers are proving why we need to have school choice in this country.

And economic news is out. Some news is good, some is bad. Let’s talk about it.

News

Here is some news:

• Mike Walz, the security advisor for Donald Trump, has been fired.
• The GDP shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped about 200 points in response to that news.
  • That is the second month in a row of GDP shrinkage.
  • The most recent annual inflation rate for the United States was 2.4% for the 12 months ending in March 2025. That’s down from 2.8%.
  • Prices were static in March, and personal incomes rose by $116.8 billion, or 0.5%.
• President Trump continues to tout his trade policies as China makes quiet concessions, but also cancels significant U.S. agricultural orders.
  • China has created a list of U.S.-made products that will be exempt from its retaliatory 125% tariffs, in addition to other exemptions it has already made on pharmaceuticals, microchips, and aircraft engines. 
  • Behind the scenes, Beijing is apparently privately notifying companies about these latest exemptions – that’s obviously to preserve this posture that China will fight Trump on tariffs to the end. 
  • Last week, China made its largest cancellation of pork orders in five years, halting about 12,000 tons of U.S. pork. The nation has also significantly reduced its soybean order by 97% compared to two weeks ago. For some context, U.S. farmers export more than $176 billion in agricultural products a year. Nearly 10% of that is soybeans and pork for China.
• FBI agents who knelt with Black Lives Matter protesters following George Floyd’s death have been reassigned to less coveted positions, according to insiders briefed on the matter.
  • The agents were photographed kneeling with Black Lives Matter protestors during the 2020 protests in Washington D.C. following George Floyd’s death.
  • The agency was deployed by then-Attorney General Bill Barr in June 2020 to protect federal buildings and aid in crowd control efforts in the streets as local law enforcement were being overwhelmed by BLM protestors.
• Owen McIntire, a 19-year-old from Missouri, was arrested for allegedly firebombing Tesla vehicles in Kansas City, an act the ATF labeled as a “violent criminal act” on April 18, 2025, reflecting heightened tensions around Tesla facilities amid eco-activism and anti-corporate sentiments.
  • McIntire, diagnosed with autism, ADHD, depression, and gender dysphoria, was released from federal custody on April 24, 2025, before trial, as Judge Jessica Hedges ruled that jail could not adequately address McIntire’s medical needs, including gender-affirming care, sparking debate over justice system priorities.
  • The decision aligns with a 2023 Supreme Court ruling that gender dysphoria is protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, highlighting a growing legal trend to accommodate transgender individuals’ medical needs, though critics argue it undermines accountability for serious crimes like arson.

This made me happy.

🚨HOLY MOLY: Ana Navarro's complete meltdown on CNN just caused Abby Phillip to cut to commercial.@MrShermichael: "If you com to this country illegally, you are going HOME!"

Ana Navarro: "There's a hell of a lot of people who other than the black people who were brought here… pic.twitter.com/BdjXKScl1Z

— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) May 1, 2025

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mike-waltz-other-national-security-council-staffers-out-latest-trump-purge-following-signal-chat-leak
https://www.dailywire.com/news/morning-brief-investment-up-gdp-down-drill-baby-drill?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Morning+Wire&category=News&elementPosition=3&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=Morning+Brief%3A+Investment+Up%2C+GDP+Down%2C+%26+Drill%2C+Baby%2C+Drill
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/outrageous-radical-judge-releases-alleged-tesla-firebomber-prison/

The Human Race is in Trouble

According to the New York Post:

Gen Z and Millennials are the most likely age groups to be hit by trains because they are distracted by their phones, experts have warned.

Network Rail have released a shocking CCTV montage showing people risking their lives on the train tracks.

In one chilling clip a teenage boy is seen standing on the lines while gazing at his mobile, just moments before a train passes.

Another clip shows a young dad walking two children across the tracks while utterly absorbed by his hand-held device.

It comes as new data reveals nearly half of people (47 percent) admit they’ve made a mistake while being distracted by their phone.

Young people are among the most distracted, with 87 percent of Gen Z and 70 percent of Millennials admitting to phone-related mishaps.

https://nypost.com/2025/04/29/lifestyle/gen-z-is-most-likely-to-be-hit-by-a-train-for-this-shocking-reason?utm_source=nypost&utm_campaign=android_nyp&utm_medium=social

Not a Shock

The X post highlights a stark disparity in Chicago Public Schools (CPS), where a 70% increase in per-student spending since 2012—now at $29,000 per student—has coincided with only 11% of Black students achieving reading proficiency, down from higher rates in previous years, per Illinois Policy Institute data.

Teacher salaries in CPS have risen to an average of $100,000, with the Chicago Teachers Union demanding further increases to $145,000 by 2028, yet student outcomes have declined, with reading proficiency dropping 63% and math 78% since 2012, according to the Illinois Policy Institute.

The post criticizes systemic failures, noting that despite increased funding, bureaucratic inefficiencies and union priorities—such as the Chicago Teachers Union president’s decision to send her son to private school—undermine student success, a trend exacerbated by policies like Oregon’s 2021 removal of reading and math requirements to aid “students of color.”

https://nypost.com/2025/04/29/us-news/grandma-of-11-and-nj-man-join-growing-chorus-of-ozempic-wegovy-users-claiming-severe-vision-loss?utm_source=nypost&utm_campaign=android_nyp&utm_medium=social

Dumbass of the Day

LOL Woke Starbucks employees are having meltdowns because the company has a new dress code policy.pic.twitter.com/gdNmr0gQXl

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 30, 2025

She fled the US to Africa to escape “racism” and now wants to return to the US after being miserable in Africa because of the bugs and water 😂pic.twitter.com/00rYuJ4OrA

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 29, 2025

Jasmine Crockett on deportations: "This is insane. How would it feel if countries sent people to our country!?" pic.twitter.com/3RuovIWJVP

— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) May 1, 2025

The Supreme Court is hearing a case right not that could allow school choice across the country. Let’s talk about it.

I may have found a new Democratic nominee.

And another example of a man beating women in women’s sports.

News

Here is some quick news:

• On April 29, 2025, President Donald Trump and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer appeared together at Selfridge Air National Guard Base outside Detroit to announce a major new military investment: the assignment of approximately 20-21 brand new F-15EX fighter jets to the base, replacing its aging fleet of A-10 aircraft1256. This announcement was significant for the base’s future, local jobs, and Michigan’s economy, and it came amid concerns that Selfridge could be at risk of closure if no new mission was secured56.
• The U.S. Supreme Court is currently hearing a pivotal case regarding whether Oklahoma can approve and publicly fund the nation’s first religious charter school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School. This case stands to redefine the boundaries between church and state in American public education and could have sweeping consequences for charter school laws across the country123.
• Ukraine is poised to sign a landmark mineral resources agreement with the United States in Washington on Wednesday, marking a significant step in economic partnership that would grant the US access to Ukraine’s critical mineral deposits including titanium, lithium, and uranium, while establishing a joint investment fund for Ukraine’s reconstruction.

https://www.perplexity.ai/search/trump-whitmer-fighter-jets-tPSWg8.SRoaeHK1gKvj6sg
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/supreme-court-charter-school-c-KMKSg6x0TH6hwzHj9cSq8w
https://www.perplexity.ai/discover/top/ukraine-to-sign-mineral-resour-iBuyGf1yTF6JIz2cy5DckQ

I Thought There Was No Difference

According to the Daily Wire:

A trans-identifying male competed in the U.S. Masters Swimming Spring National Championship meet, and he took gold medals in every event he entered — in the 45-49 age group of the women’s division.

Ana Caldas, who has also raced under the names Hannah Caldas and Hugo Caldas, swam in five individual events and three relays over the course of the four-day competition in San Antonio — and won every individual race: the 50 yard freestyle, the 100 yard freestyle, the 50 yard breaststroke, and the 100 yard breaststroke. Caldas came in a full three seconds ahead of the second place finisher in the 100 yard freestyle, and four seconds ahead in the 50 and 100 yard breaststroke events.

The Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS) reached out to the U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS) board after Caldas won his first individual event on Friday, referencing the body’s stated rules — which require trans-identifying male swimmers to have received hormone therapy and to show proof of testosterone levels below 5 nmol/L — and saying that was hardly enough to protect the female athletes who were losing medals and opportunities to men.

https://www.dailywire.com/news/trans-identifying-male-sweeps-womens-events-at-u-s-masters-swim-national-championships?author=Virginia+Kruta&category=News&elementPosition=3&row=3&rowHeadline=Latest+News&rowType=Vertical+Carousel&title=Trans-Identifying+Male+Sweeps+Women’s+Events+At+U.S.+Masters+Swim+National+Championships

Just Dumb

A 27-year-old Chinese university student living in Japan was rescued twice from Mount Fuji within the span of four days after he returned to the mountain during the off-season to retrieve his lost mobile phone, according to multiple media reports and Shizuoka prefectural police. The incident, which saw the climber suffer altitude sickness on both occasions, has sparked debate in Japan over the risks of off-season climbing and calls for stricter penalties or rescue fees for repeat incidents.

Public Outcry Over Rescue Costs

The double rescue ignited a firestorm on Japanese social media, with many users demanding the climber be held financially responsible for the costly operations-especially after his second, avoidable mishap. While there is currently no law requiring rescued climbers to pay for emergency services on Mount Fuji, the incident fueled calls for policy changes. Critics argued that repeat rescues, particularly for preventable situations, strain public resources and set a dangerous precedent1234.

Some pointed out that a single helicopter rescue can cost around ¥60,000 for an hour of flight time, though actual expenses may be much higher, with average mountain rescues in Japan running nearly ¥400,000 (about $3,500)56. The uproar reflects broader frustrations over increasing accidents linked to ill-prepared climbers and the burden placed on local authorities and taxpayers. For now, the rescued student faces no official penalty, but the public debate over accountability and rescue fees is only gaining momentum71234.

https://www.perplexity.ai/discover/top/student-saved-twice-on-mount-f-3nT4yYYNQNyF6iAuoYLvrw

Dumbass of the Day

This trans tiktoker fled to the UK and is now miserable and traumatized after realizing nobody really cares about him being trans there and getting robbed on the train pic.twitter.com/d58FLetJG9

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 29, 2025

It looks like DEI has struck again and no one wants to talk about it.

Iran is running into some major issues and looks like they can’t blame Israel or the United States.

And, suddenly, that nobody-is-above-the-law thing is biting Democrats in the ass.

Top Stories

• Cindi Lauper has been selected to go into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
  • Outkast
  • The White Stripes
  • Soundgarden
  • Bad Company
  • Chubby Checker
  • Joe Cocker
• Shedeur Sanders, the high-profile quarterback from Colorado and son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 144th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft-a dramatic and unexpected slide for a player once widely projected as a first-round selection1346.

Mel Kiper with more: "I think it's disgusting. I don't understand what the heck's going on with this… I don't see, outside of [not having] the rocket arm, 4.6 speed, [6'3", 230-pound frame], what is [Shedeur Sanders] lacking? Somebody's gonna have to explain that one to me." https://t.co/EycLLyHFE7 pic.twitter.com/0ogpzokqDj

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) April 26, 2025

• Trump reached his first hundred days as President tomorrow.
  • He will do a rally tomorrow to celebrate.
  • His rating are in the trash and I do believe them.
  • He needs to rebound because he is doing a great job in so many different areas.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2025/04/28/rock-hall-fame-2025-inductees

DEI Strikes Again!

According to a New York Times investigation, a Black Hawk helicopter pilot failed to follow her co-pilot’s instruction to turn left seconds before a fatal mid-air collision with American Airlines Flight 5342 near Washington D.C. in January 2025, resulting in the deaths of all 67 people aboard both aircraft.

Flight data analysis revealed a critical altitude discrepancy that likely contributed to the collision. The Black Hawk helicopter was flying at approximately 278-400 feet at the time of impact123, significantly exceeding the 200-foot maximum altitude restriction for the designated corridor along the Potomac River14. This violation placed the helicopter directly in the path of the descending American Airlines CRJ700, which was at a similar altitude of 313-325 feet during its final approach to Reagan National Airport25.

Investigators discovered troubling inconsistencies in the helicopter’s altitude readings. The Black Hawk’s flight data recorder contained invalid pressure altitude data23, and crew members reported different altitudes minutes before the crash-the pilot flying noted 300 feet while the instructor indicated 400 feet23. 

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy confirmed these “conflicting” altitude readings6, raising questions about possible altimeter malfunction or pilot misinterpretation.

Additionally, a crucial air traffic control instruction for the helicopter to “pass behind” the jet may have been partially blocked by radio transmiInvestigators discovered troubling inconsistencies in the helicopter’s altitude readings.

The Black Hawk’s flight data recorder contained invalid pressure altitude data23, and crew members reported different altitudes minutes before the crash-the pilot flying noted 300 feet while the instructor indicated 400 feet23. 

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy confirmed these “conflicting” altitude readings6, raising questions about possible altimeter malfunction or pilot misinterpretation.

Additionally, a crucial air traffic control instruction for the helicopter to “pass behind” the jet may have been partially blocked by radio transmission from the Black Hawk itself just 17 seconds before impact37.ssion from the Black Hawk itself just 17 seconds before impact37.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/pilot-in-deadly-dc-crash-was-told-to-turn-at-last-second-but-didnt
https://abcnews.go.com/US/faa-administrator-missed-led-dc-plane-crash/story?id=120209982

Couldn’t Have Happened to Better People

A massive explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas killed at least 40 people and injured more than 1,000 others, prompting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to order a thorough investigation to “uncover any negligence or intent” behind the blast that reportedly involved chemicals stored at the facility.

The explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaee port has been linked to sodium perchlorate, a major ingredient in solid rocket fuel that had reportedly arrived in a shipment from China in March 202412. This chemical serves as the primary feedstock for manufacturing ammonium perchlorate, which constitutes approximately 70% of the standard fuel load in most of Iran’s solid-fueled ballistic missiles3. A source connected to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed that sodium perchlorate was the chemical that ignited in the deadly blast1.

Sodium perchlorate is classified as a hazardous material with significant explosive risks3. While rarely used directly in pyrotechnics due to its highly hygroscopic nature4, it’s valued in missile applications for several properties:

• High oxygen content that enhances explosive reactions5
• Compatibility with various fuel components like ammonium nitrate5
• Ability to be processed into ammonium perchlorate for solid rocket propellants3
• Used in missiles including Khybar-Shikan, Fattah, Fateh-110, and Zolfaghar types36

The chemical poses serious safety concerns, as it can react violently with reducing agents, organic materials, and certain metals57. It forms explosive mixtures with combustible materials and can detonate when mixed with powdered metals like magnesium or aluminum7, explaining why its improper storage likely contributed to the catastrophic explosion at the Iranian port.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iranian-port-rajaei-hit-massive-explosion-fire
https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-851637

It Probably Was Terrorism

At least nine people were killed and multiple others injured when a 30-year-old Vancouver man drove a vehicle into a crowd attending the Lapu Lapu Day festival, a Filipino heritage celebration in Vancouver, Canada, with police confirming they are “confident that this incident was not an act of terrorism.”

The 30-year-old Vancouver man arrested at the scene was described by police as being “known to police in certain circumstances,” though authorities declined to elaborate on his specific background.12 

Interim Vancouver Police Chief Steve Rai confirmed the suspect was a “lone male” who was initially apprehended by bystanders before police arrived.34 Video circulating on social media showed a young man in a black hoodie being held against a chain-link fence saying “I’m sorry” while surrounded by angry festival attendees.35

While police have firmly stated they are “confident that this incident was not an act of terrorism,”67 they have not publicly disclosed the suspect’s motives.

Local media reported the man has a history of mental health issues,8 but officials have been careful not to speculate on motivation during the early investigation.

The suspect’s vehicle, a black SUV with significant front-end damage, was documented at the scene after traveling at high speed through the crowded festival area.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/vancouver-attack-car-lapu-lapu-festival-suspect-canada-latest-updates-b2740443.html?page=2

Nobody Is Above the Law, Right?

Judges Arrested for Helping Illegal Aliens

Several recent high-profile arrests have involved judges accused of assisting undocumented immigrants in evading law enforcement. These cases have drawn national attention and sparked debate over the role of the judiciary in immigration enforcement.

Key Incidents:

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan

• Arrest and Charges: On April 25, 2025, Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by the FBI at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. She faces charges of obstruction and concealing a person to prevent arrest after allegedly helping undocumented immigrant Eduardo Flores-Ruiz evade federal immigration agents123456710.
• Incident Details: Federal agents from ICE, the FBI, and the DEA arrived at the courthouse to arrest Flores-Ruiz, a Mexican citizen with prior misdemeanor battery charges related to domestic violence and a previous deportation. According to the criminal complaint, Judge Dugan became visibly angry upon learning of the agents’ presence, confronted them, and then escorted Flores-Ruiz and his attorney out of the courtroom through a jury door to a nonpublic area, allegedly allowing him to temporarily evade arrest249.
• Aftermath: Flores-Ruiz was eventually apprehended outside the courthouse after attempting to flee on foot. Judge Dugan was released on her own recognizance pending further court proceedings and faces up to six years in prison if convicted26.
• Legal and Political Context: The arrest is seen as part of an intensified federal crackdown on local officials and judges perceived as hindering immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. The incident has drawn both criticism and support, with some viewing it as necessary law enforcement and others as an overreach targeting judicial independence135679.

It doesn’t matter what line of work you are in, if you break the law we will follow the facts and prosecute you.

Under President Trump’s leadership, this administration will always fight for victims. pic.twitter.com/1dLermRk95

— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) April 25, 2025

Former New Mexico Magistrate Judge Joel Cano

• Arrest and Charges: Former Judge Joel Cano and his wife Nancy Cano were arrested for allegedly harboring Cristhian Ortega-Lopez, a Venezuelan national with alleged gang ties, at their property near Las Cruces, New Mexico18.
• Incident Details: Authorities claim the Canos knowingly sheltered Ortega-Lopez, who was residing in the U.S. illegally, and overlooked his alleged criminal associations. Multiple firearms were seized during the arrest operation8.
• Legal Context: Both Joel and Nancy Cano face federal charges related to harboring an undocumented immigrant and impeding law enforcement. The Justice Department emphasized that no one, including judges, is above the law18.

Summary Table

Judge	Location	Alleged Actions	Charges	Status
Hannah Dugan	Milwaukee, WI	Obstructed ICE agents, concealed immigrant	Obstruction, Concealing Person	Released, Awaiting Trial
Joel Cano (former)	Las Cruces, NM	Harbored undocumented immigrant with gang ties	Harboring, Impeding Law Enforcement	In custody, Awaiting Trial

Broader Implications

• These arrests represent a significant escalation in federal efforts to hold local officials and judges accountable for actions perceived as obstructing immigration enforcement357.
• The cases have intensified debate over the balance between judicial independence, due process, and federal immigration priorities, with critics arguing that such prosecutions may have a chilling effect on the judiciary13679.

Quote:

“Nobody is above the law, not even a judge,” stated Attorney General Pam Bondi in response to the arrests18.

These cases remain active, and both judges have indicated they will contest the charges in court.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly5xx017vko
https://abcnews.go.com/US/judge-hannah-dugan-arrested-fbi-allegedly-helping-undocumented/story?id=121161497

A New Narrative

Summary of Recent Deportations Involving U.S. Citizen Children

Recent reports indicate that during the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement in April 2025, at least three children who are U.S. citizens-aged 2, 4, and 7-were deported to Honduras alongside their mothers, who were undocumented immigrants564. These cases have sparked significant controversy and legal scrutiny, particularly regarding the rights of U.S. citizen children and the due process afforded to families during deportation proceedings.

The Secretary of State on news reports that the US deported three US citizen children ages 2, 4, and 7. Makes sense, unless you want a wave of 'family separation' stories.pic.twitter.com/3Db8UpWYUQ

— Byron York (@ByronYork) April 27, 2025

Key Incidents and Details

• The children and their mothers were detained during routine check-ins with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) in Louisiana54.
• Among the children was a 4-year-old with advanced cancer who, according to attorneys, was deported without access to necessary medication or medical providers15.
• In one case, a two-year-old U.S. citizen, referred to as VML, was reportedly deported with her mother and 11-year-old sister, raising judicial concern about the lack of “meaningful process” and possible violation of constitutional rights24.
• Lawyers and advocacy groups, including the ACLU and the National Immigration Project, argue that the mothers were not given a real choice to leave their children in the U.S., despite the presence of willing caregivers, and that the deportations occurred with little to no opportunity for legal consultation or family contact64.

Government Response and Legal Debate

• Trump administration officials, including border chief Tom Homan and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have denied that U.S. citizen children were “deported” in a legal sense. They claim the children accompanied their mothers at the mothers’ request and that U.S. citizen children retain the right to return to the United States if a guardian is available to receive them134.
• However, attorneys representing the families dispute this, stating that the mothers were not offered a genuine option to keep their children in the U.S., and that the removals happened rapidly and without due process46.
• A federal judge in Louisiana, Terry Doughty, expressed “strong suspicion” that at least one U.S. citizen child was deported without proper legal procedures, scheduling a hearing to further examine the government’s actions24.

Broader Implications

• These incidents have intensified concerns among legal experts and immigrant rights advocates about the erosion of due process and the potential violation of constitutional protections for U.S. citizen children during deportation operations56.
• The controversy centers on whether the Trump administration’s actions constitute the unlawful deportation of U.S. citizens, or whether the children were simply accompanying their deported parents as part of family unity, albeit under duress and without adequate legal safeguards43.

Conclusion

While Trump administration officials maintain that U.S. citizen children were not themselves deported but left with their parents by choice, multiple legal filings, advocacy groups, and a federal judge have raised serious concerns that these children were removed from the country without proper legal process or genuine parental consent. The matter remains under judicial review, with hearings scheduled to determine whether constitutional rights were violated in these cases246.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g278yn4d3o

Trump has broken Canada and this is not a good thing.

A new study on the dirtiest cities is released and you’ll never guess what they all have in common.

And there are so many dumbasses out there. Let’s look at a few.

That’s on Trump

Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has secured victory in Canada’s 2025 federal election, according to projections from CBC and CTV News, marking a dramatic turnaround fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war policies. The win cements a fourth consecutive term for the Liberals and affirms Carney’s leadership as Canadians chose stability and economic expertise in the face of mounting cross-border tensions and domestic affordability concerns.

Carney’s Economic Credentials

• Mark Carney’s economic résumé is formidable: he’s the only person to have led both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, steering each through historic crises. In Canada, his decisive early rate cuts and a bold pledge to hold rates low during the 2008 financial crisis helped the country recover faster than its G7 peers, with both GDP and employment rebounding to pre-crisis levels ahead of the pack123.
• Across the Atlantic, Carney modernized the Bank of England, managed the fallout from Brexit, and responded to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic with swift monetary easing and clear public communication45. His international clout includes chairing the Financial Stability Board and serving as the UN’s special envoy for climate action and finance, reinforcing his reputation as a crisis-tested, globally respected economic leader167.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/28/mark-carney-wins-canada-prime-minister-election-00314480

Dumbasses of the Day

"Why shouldn't we get free housing? To me it make no sense." pic.twitter.com/BpvacaXNNa

— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) April 26, 2025

A woman says she’s not paying her student loans, doesn’t care about her credit score, and will just switch jobs if her wages are garnished.pic.twitter.com/jfJb4ETn1G

— Thomas Sowell Quotes (@ThomasSowell) April 26, 2025

Liberal woman says she is homeless and living in her car after quitting her job over her employer supporting Trump.

“Found out my f***ing employer voted for Trump. And guess who quit? I did.”

pic.twitter.com/ZeHFUO8RmI

— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) April 26, 2025

Hmm, What Do These Cities Have In Common?

https://thepostmillennial.com/baltimore-takes-the-top-spot-as-the-nations-dirtiest-city-study#google_vignette
https://housefresh.com/the-dirtiest-cities-in-america

The Department of Governmennt Efficiency has discovered some major corruption within the unemployment department.

Stephen A. Smith, the loud-mouth sports commentator, says he has “no choice” but to run for president.

We are the country of hoaxes. Are we finally going to deal with it. There’s a story that leads me to believe we might.

News

• According to reports from Fox News, Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has uncovered nearly $382 million in fraudulent unemployment disbursements since 2020, with a majority traced to three Democrat-led states: California, New York, and Massachusetts.
  • The DOGE investigation revealed shocking details about fraudulent unemployment claims in California, New York, and Massachusetts. These three states accounted for $305 million of the $382 million in improper payments identified12. The fraud included:
  • $254 million claimed by children aged 1-5
  • $59 million paid to individuals listed as over 115 years old
  • $69 million disbursed to claimants with future birthdates13
  • California was singled out for paying 68% of unemployment benefits to parolees on the CBP terrorist watchlist or with criminal records45. This widespread abuse has sparked calls for increased scrutiny of unemployment insurance systems and improved oversight to prevent such large-scale fraud in the future13.
• The Trump administration released new guidance late Friday night on its tariff on China, exempting electronic devices such as smartphones and laptops.
  • The guidance, posted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which oversees collecting taxes on imports, could relieve some anxiety among consumers and tech giants like Apple and Microsoft, which manufacture many of their products in China, The Wall Street Journal reported. Around 20 electronic products — which also include memory cards and machines used to make flatscreens and tablets — will now be exempted from Trump’s massive “reciprocal” tariff on China. The exemption comes after the president increased the tariff on China in recent days in response to China’s retaliatory tariff on U.S. goods.
• Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s official residence in Harrisburg was targeted in an arson attack early Sunday morning, April 13, 2025. The fire caused significant damage to a portion of the mansion, but fortunately, no injuries were reported as the governor and his family were safely evacuated by law enforcement and firefighters126.
  • The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m., waking the Shapiro family to loud knocks from Pennsylvania State Police. The blaze broke out just hours after Shapiro had shared Passover greetings on social media, marking the first night of the Jewish holiday. Authorities are investigating whether the attack may have been motivated by Shapiro’s Jewish faith, given its timing410.
  • A suspect named Cody Balmer is in custody and faces charges including attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson, and aggravated assault1. Governor Shapiro expressed gratitude to law enforcement and emergency responders for their swift actions, stating, “Thank goodness no one was harmed and the fire was put out”18.
• “President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function,” read the release by Navy Capt. Sean P. Barbabella, the physician to the president. 
  • Trump underwent the physical on Friday morning at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the release noted, which included “diagnostic and laboratory testing” and “consultations with fourteen specialty consultants.”
  • The release included Trump’s vital statistics, noting that the president is 75 inches tall, weighs 224 pounds, has a resting heart rate of 62 beats per minute, a blood pressure of 128/74 mmHg, a pulse oximetry of 99% on room air, and a temperature of 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
• ESPN host Stephen A. Smith said on Sunday that he has “no choice” but to consider a run for president.

One person is in custody in relation to the fire set to to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, early Sunday, officials said at a news conference. pic.twitter.com/WiY3ZEfTgZ

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) April 13, 2025

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith says he has “no choice” but to contemplate a run for president.

“I would hope somebody else would step up that's more qualified than me, but if it has to come down to me, it is something I would consider.” https://t.co/IdW7zXspwA pic.twitter.com/XzuYLG9HVh

— This Week (@ThisWeekABC) April 13, 2025

https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-exempts-smartphones-other-electronics-from-additional-tariff-on-china?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Zach+Jewell&category=News&elementPosition=3&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=Trump+Exempts+Smartphones%2C+Other+Electronics+From+Additional+Tariff+On+China
https://www.dailywire.com/news/pennsylvania-governor-evacuates-home-family-suspected-arson?author=Daniel+Chaitin&category=News&elementPosition=5&row=3&rowHeadline=Latest+News&rowType=Vertical+Carousel&title=Pennsylvania+Governor+Evacuates+Home+With+Family+After+Suspected+Arson
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/results-president-trumps-physical-released-what-they-say
https://www.dailywire.com/news/espn-host-stephen-smith-consider-run-president

That’s Not Enough Justice

Anjela Borisova Urumova, a 20-year-old woman from Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on April 1, 2025, to 45 days to 23 months in the Bucks County Correctional Facility after filing a false police report about an alleged attempted rape and kidnapping. The incident occurred in April 2024 in the parking lot of a Redner’s grocery store in Middletown Township. Her false accusations led to the wrongful imprisonment of an innocent man, Daniel Pierson, for 31 days before her claims were disproven through a thorough investigation by law enforcement126.

Urumova initially alleged that Pierson attacked her from behind, attempted to pull down her pants, punched her, and tried to abduct her. However, inconsistencies in her account were uncovered through surveillance footage and forensic analysis of her cellphone data. Confronted with the evidence, Urumova admitted she fabricated the entire story. She later revealed that she had targeted Pierson because she found him “creepy” after seeing him and his truck in the area previously27.

In January 2025, Urumova pled guilty to seven misdemeanor charges, including filing false reports, tampering with physical evidence, and unsworn falsification to authorities. She faced a potential sentence of up to 17 years but received a reduced sentence due to her plea deal. In addition to jail time, she was ordered to serve one year of probation, undergo a mental health evaluation, pay $3,600 in restitution to the victim, and avoid any contact with him or his family368.

The case has drawn significant attention due to its impact on the victim and broader societal implications. Bucks County District Attorney Jennifer Schorn emphasized that such false accusations can erode public trust in the justice system and jeopardize legitimate cases of sexual violence16.

https://nypost.com/2025/04/03/us-news/pennsylvania-woman-anjela-borisova-urumova-who-wrongfully-accused-stranger-of-rape-and-kidnapping-sentenced-to-jail/?utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter