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Norway’s annual weapons export report reveals a plan to supply Ukraine with 14 F-16 fighter jets, exceeding previous public statements of six. The additional eight aircraft’s condition is unspecified, potentially ranging from fully operational to parts or training aids. Alongside the F-16s, 20 Dingo 2 armored vehicles and 2 NM189 engineering vehicles will also be transferred. While the delivery timeline for the extra F-16s is unknown, the entire consignment is slated for completion by the end of 2025.
Ahead of this weekend’s “No Kings” protests, far-right groups are disseminating violent messages and personal information about organizers across social media platforms like Telegram and X. These messages, including memes promoting violence and anti-immigrant sentiment, are raising concerns among extremism experts who fear they could incite lone-wolf attacks. The alarming rhetoric coincides with President Trump’s denial of any kingly aspirations and the recent release of former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio. Experts warn of a precarious situation, highlighting the concerning convergence of far-right messaging and mainstream media attention.
Recent events have created significant political opportunities for Democrats to criticize the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Trump’s admission that deportations harm the economy, a public dispute between Stephen Miller and a GOP senator over deportation funding, and the forceful removal of Senator Padilla from a press conference by Homeland Security officials all highlight growing internal tensions within the MAGA coalition on this issue. New polling data from Way to Win suggests that Democrats can effectively leverage these events to their advantage. This suggests a potential shift in the political landscape surrounding immigration.
The Trump administration transferred millions of Medicaid enrollees’ personal data, including immigration status, to DHS, despite internal objections citing legal and ethical concerns. This action, ordered by top HHS advisors, facilitated the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts, potentially jeopardizing the safety and security of those targeted. The data sharing, deemed legal by HHS, included sensitive information such as addresses and social security numbers and raised concerns about potential violations of federal privacy laws. This action is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to access and utilize migrant data.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey issued a strong warning to protesters against escalating violence during planned demonstrations. He stated that actions such as blocking roads, assaulting officers, or using weapons will result in arrest, injury, or death. Ivey’s announcement follows nationwide protests against increased ICE arrests and comes amidst the administration’s successful appeal to continue using the National Guard in California. His past pronouncements have included both humorous and controversial statements regarding law enforcement actions.
The success of the operation hinged on the seamless collaboration between Mossad and the military’s Intelligence Directorate. This partnership yielded comprehensive intelligence, facilitating highly accurate strikes. These strikes specifically targeted prominent leaders within Iran’s security apparatus and nuclear development efforts. The result was the elimination of key figures crucial to these programs. This close cooperation proved instrumental in achieving the operation’s objectives.
Following the altercation with Senator Padilla, House Speaker Mike Johnson called for Padilla’s censure, suggesting expulsion as a potential further consequence, highlighting the escalating rhetoric characteristic of Trumpism. This incident, mirroring historical precedents such as the caning of Senator Sumner, exemplifies the right-wing’s pattern of amplifying false narratives and minimizing the severity of actions. Contrary to media portrayals, recent polling data indicates that Trump’s immigration stance lacks widespread support. The article concludes with a warning that this incident represents a new low, and further transgressions are likely to follow, normalizing even more extreme behavior.
Following Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military facilities and reportedly killing civilians, including women and children, Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi vowed a retaliatory response. Shekarchi declared that both Israel and the United States would “pay dearly” for the attacks, regardless of US denials of involvement. The strikes, described by Israel as preemptive, reportedly killed Major General Hossein Salami, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran’s armed forces are reportedly on high alert.
In Westbury, NY, U.S. citizen Elzon Lemus, a 23-year-old electrician, was handcuffed and detained by ICE agents for 25 minutes after being pulled over in his work van. The agents, who lacked a clear reason for the stop beyond Lemus’s appearance, demanded his ID and threatened further action if he refused. After verifying his citizenship, the agents released Lemus without apology or explanation, refusing to provide their names or badge numbers. This incident, recorded on Lemus’s phone, has prompted calls for a Department of Justice investigation and highlights concerns about racial profiling and potential constitutional violations.
John Q. Hosedrinker