US citizen says he was jailed for three days after California immigration raid, and this is a story that demands attention. We’re talking about George Retes, a 25-year-old U.S. citizen and Army veteran, who says he was arrested by federal agents during an immigration raid at a California cannabis farm. The thing that really sticks is that he was held for three days without any explanation. It sounds like something out of a movie, doesn’t it? But according to Retes, this actually happened.
Retes’s account paints a disturbing picture. He claims the federal agents, the very people meant to uphold the law, manhandled him.… Continue reading
On July 12, 2025, Mexican farmworker Jaime Alanis Garcia died after falling from a greenhouse roof during a federal immigration raid at Glass House Farms in California, prompting Mexico’s President to consider legal action against ICE. The raid, which occurred on July 10, 2025, resulted in 319 arrests and involved federal agents, National Guard troops, and military vehicles. Garcia, a 10-year employee, sustained fatal injuries, while the DHS claimed he was not being pursued when he fell. The incident has raised tensions between the two countries, especially as former President Trump threatens Mexico with 30% tariffs.
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A sweeping federal indictment has been unsealed against five individuals, including current and former Louisiana law enforcement officers, alleging their involvement in a years-long scheme to exploit the U.S. immigration system. The charges, part of “Operation Take Back America,” include conspiracy, bribery, and immigration fraud, as the defendants are accused of fraudulently obtaining hundreds of U-Visas. Businessman Chandrakant Patel is alleged to have orchestrated the scheme by collecting payments from foreign nationals and coordinating with law enforcement officers to create false police reports. These false reports, detailing fabricated armed robberies, allowed foreign nationals and their families to remain in the United States under false pretenses, while the conspirators laundered money earned through the scheme.
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Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, is facing a multi-billion dollar lawsuit from shareholders who claim the company violated a 2012 agreement to protect user data. The lawsuit stems from the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal, where user data was harvested without consent and used for political purposes. Shareholders seek reimbursement for fines and other costs Meta incurred due to the controversy. Legal experts view the case as unusual and a creative way to address corporate governance and potentially strengthen data protection as tech companies continue to develop AI.
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In a recent Truth Social post, former President Donald Trump dismissed the Jeffrey Epstein story as a “hoax.” He accused Democrats of perpetrating the “scam,” further stating that his past supporters who are interested in the case have “bought into this ‘bullshit,’” and he no longer desires their backing. Trump attributed the focus on the Epstein case to the “Fake News” and Democrats, despite his own perceived successes. These comments follow prior remarks where he questioned the interest in the Epstein case, coinciding with criticism from MAGA figures and a recent poll revealing public dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the matter.
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Authorities arrested Silvia Zhang, 38, and Guojun Xuan, 65, in Arcadia, California, after discovering 21 children in their home, some of whom were born via surrogacy. Police are investigating if the children were part of a surrogacy scam, after a 2-month-old baby was brought to a local hospital with head injuries. Video evidence showed the children, ranging from 2 months to 13 years, were allegedly emotionally and physically abused by multiple nannies. The couple and one nanny are facing charges of felony child endangerment/neglect, with the investigation ongoing to determine the origins of the children and contact the surrogate mothers.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence has urged the Trump administration to release all files related to Jeffrey Epstein’s investigation and prosecution, emphasizing the need to protect the victims’ identities. Pence’s call for transparency contrasts with President Trump’s dismissal of the scrutiny surrounding Epstein’s associates as politically motivated. Pence stated that the Epstein case began during the Bush administration and continued through the Obama years, adding that there is no reason for the current administration not to release the files, once victim names are protected. Pence also weighed in on the possibility of Trump removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, expressing concerns about the Fed’s dual mandate while suggesting economic challenges stem more from administration policies.
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Drawing on the experiences of Hungary and other nations, the article warns of the potential for autocratic backsliding in the United States. Katalin Cseh, a Hungarian opposition parliamentarian, stresses the urgency of preparing for the 2026 midterms and avoiding complacency, mirroring the strategies employed by leaders like Viktor Orbán. She urges Democrats to mobilize, find visionary candidates, and focus on issues that resonate with voters. The article also highlights how tactics used by Orbán to control media are mirrored in the US, and that solidarity and resistance are crucial in combating authoritarianism.
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Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was terminated from her position as a federal prosecutor by the Justice Department, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office citing Article II of the Constitution. Comey was involved in prosecuting high-profile cases, including those of Sean “Diddy” Combs, Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell. This termination follows a period of political pressure regarding the Epstein case, particularly from former President Donald Trump, who has been accused of spreading conspiracy theories. The firing of Comey is seen by some as an attempt by Trump to deflect blame for the crisis surrounding the Epstein case.
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A far-right terrorist organization, the Base, with suspected Russian ties, has claimed responsibility for the assassination of a Ukrainian intelligence officer in Kyiv. The group, which has been offering money for attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, made the claim via a Telegram channel. Ukrainian authorities have stated that they killed the two suspects who were instructed by Russian special services to carry out the assassination. The Base’s activities in Ukraine have escalated recently, with the group now endorsing or commissioning treasonous murders and threatening further attacks.
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