Hungary Moves to Designate Antifa as Terrorist Org

September 22, 2025

Viktor Orban — (Photo by Michael Gruber/Getty Images)

Hungary announced that it plans to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization, following in President Trump’s direction.

“We will take steps to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization in Hungary. They’ve attacked peaceful people in the streets, leaving some severely injured, then have the audacity to scold us from the European Parliament. This is unacceptable,” Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced. “We applaud President @realDonaldTrump for taking the lead, calling them what they are: terrorists.”

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs Péter Szijjártó urged the European Union to classify the group as a terrorist entity.

Describing Antifa’s activities, the letter says the group “constitutes a grave threat to the security of the citizens of the European Union and its Member Sates. It is therefore our shared responsibility to strengthen our collective response.”

The announcement follows President Trump declaring on Truth Social last week, “I am pleased to inform our many U.S.A. Patriots that I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION. I will also be strongly recommending that those funding ANTIFA be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

Trump is expected to sign an executive order on the matter.

“Antifa is going to be designated a domestic terrorist organization,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters. “The president intends to sign that executive order very soon, as soon as it’s drafted, as soon as today, later this afternoon. And this is something the president campaigned on, because we have seen a rise in violence perpetrated by antifa, radical people across this country who subscribe to this group.”

Marco Rubio Preaches Gospel During Powerful Memorial Speech

September 22, 2025

Secretary of State shared the Gospel during Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, witnessed by millions across the world.

“One of the things he wants us to take away from this, from all of this, is the following. His deep belief that we were all created, every single one of us, before the beginning of time, by the hands of the God of the universe, an all-powerful God who loved us and created us for the purpose of living with him in eternity,” he stated. “But then sin entered the world and separated us from our creator. And so God took on the form of a man and came down and lived among us.”

“And He suffered like men, and He died like a man. But on the third day, He rose unlike any mortal man. And then, and to prove any doubters wrong, He ate with his disciples so they could see, and they touched his wounds,” Rubio continued, explaining that Christ “didn’t rise as a ghost or as a spirit, but as flesh. Then He rose to the heaven, but He promised he would return, and He will. And when He returns, because He took on that death, because He carried that cross, we were freed from the sin that separated us from him.”

“When He returns, there will be a new heaven and a new Earth, and we will all be together, and we are going to have a great reunion there again with Charlie and all the people we love.”

During his speech, Rubio noted that Kirk’s legacy is felt globally. “I just came from overseas, and every country I stopped, they gave us their condolences for his passing. Impactful, in just 31 years of life,” he said. “He mattered — and he will matter now more than he ever has before.”

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Pentagon Releases New Media Restrictions Amid Security Risks

September 22, 2025

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The Pentagon released new restrictions on the media’s presence in the building, requesting that journalists refrain from publishing information without federal approval to protect national security.

The 17-page memo explained that the Department of War “remains committed to transparency to promote accountability and public trust. However, DoW information must be approved for public release by an appropriate authorizing official before it is released, even if it is unclassified.”

“The Department of War must safeguard classified national security information (CNSI), in accordance with Executive Order 13526 and the Atomic Energy Act, and information designated as controlled unclassified information (CUI), in accordance with Executive Order 13556,” the document says. “Only authorized persons who have received favorable determinations of eligibility for access, signed approved non-disclosure agreements, and have a need-to-know may be granted access to CNSI. DoW may only provide CUI to individuals when there is a lawful governmental purpose for doing so. Unauthorized disclosure of CNSI or CUI poses a security risk that could damage the national security of the United States and place DoW personnel in jeopardy.”

Failure to abide by the policy “may result in suspension or revocation of your building pass and loss of access,” it states.

Mike Balsamo, the President of the National Press Club, called the move a “direct assault” on journalism.

“If the news about our military must first be approved by the government, then the public is no longer getting independent reporting. It is getting only what officials want them to see. That should alarm every American,” he asserted.

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said, as per The Hill, that the guidelines “[reaffirm] the standards that are already in line with every other military base in the country.” He noted that the policies “are basic, common-sense guidelines to protect sensitive information as well as the protection of national security and the safety of all who work at the Pentagon.”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth explained that the policy ensures that the “press is no longer allowed to roam the halls of a secure facility. Wear a badge and follow the rules — or go home.”

Mike Waltz Confirmed: Senate Narrowly Approves Trump’s U.N. Ambassador

September 22, 2025

The Senate confirmed former national security adviser and congressman Mike Waltz as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in a 47-43 vote Friday. Only one Republican, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, opposed the nomination, while Democrats John Fetterman, Mark Kelly, and Jeanne Shaheen joined Republicans to advance Waltz’s confirmation.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune fast-tracked the vote, ensuring Waltz would be in place before President Donald Trump delivers his address to the U.N. General Assembly next week. His confirmation followed weeks of partisan maneuvering, with Democrats repeatedly citing procedural issues to delay the process. Sen. Jim Risch criticized the obstruction, saying, “Senate Democrats’ extension of their blockade on President Trump’s nominations is a deterrent to bipartisan committee work and has hurt America’s standing on the world stage.”

Waltz’s appointment comes as the U.N. prepares to debate Palestinian statehood, Israel’s war against Hamas, and climate policy. Republicans emphasized the need for strong U.S. representation at the summit. Radio host Hugh Hewitt underscored the stakes, stating, “It is in the interest of the United States to have our Ambassador to the U.N. seated for UNGA. What Democrats are doing is shameful, and adversely impacts the interests of every American.”

Despite media claims that Waltz would not be confirmed in time, his presence ensures Trump will have a trusted ally at the U.N. during critical debates. Waltz’s confirmation represents a key victory for the administration as it pushes back against international pressure on Israel and prepares for contentious negotiations on global issues.

Newsom Signs Bill Banning ICE Masks

September 22, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of bills blocking federal immigration agents from wearing masks.

The bills explain that families must be informed when immigration enforcement agents come to school campuses, protect classrooms from ICE activities, make nonpublic areas of hospitals off limits from ICE, and asserts that officers must be “identifiable by name or badge number, and exceptions to that must be clearly established — masks are not to be worn except when absolutely necessary,” a press release on the legislative package states.

“Public safety depends on trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve — but Trump and Miller have shattered that trust and spread fear across America,” Newsom said in a statement. “California is putting an end to it and making sure schools and hospitals remain what they should be: places of care, not chaos.”

According to SB 627, the bill unmasking ICE agents, the “routine use of facial coverings by law enforcement officers has significant implications for public perception, officer-community interactions, and accountability.” Facial coverings may cause members of the public to “experience fear or intimidation when approached by officers whose faces are obscured” and “may lead to misinterpretation of tone or intent.”

Exemptions to the face covering policy include active undercover operations, tactical operations, laws governing health and safety, and protection of identity during prosecution, the legislation explains.

Newsom released a statement specific to SB 627, claiming, “It is unacceptable that government agents, guns in hand, have seized our neighbors while wearing masks under the pretense of protecting themselves when they are, in fact, hiding from public accountability and sowing fear to intimidate the American people.”

Wisconsin Democrat Exposed: Cooke’s Centrist Claims Collapse After Socialist Endorsement

September 22, 2025

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Rebecca Cooke, the Democrat challenging Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden in Wisconsin’s Third District, has built her campaign on being “somewhere in the middle.” But her endorsement of New York City socialist mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani raises sharp questions about that image and her political alignment.

During a La Crosse County Democrats’ meeting on Monday, a potential voter asked Cooke who she “would be supporting for mayor” if she lived in New York City. Cooke replied, “Mamdani,” earning applause from the room. Mamdani has campaigned on policies such as free buses, city-owned grocery stores, and freezing rent. He has also defended the anti-Semitic slogan “globalize the intifada.”

Cooke, who has already lost twice in the district that backed President Donald Trump by seven points in 2024, previously centered her campaigns on moderation. In a September 2024 ad filmed on her family dairy farm, she declared, “It seems like everyone in Washington is either too far left or too far right. I’m Rebecca Cooke, and like most folks in Wisconsin, I’m somewhere in the middle.”

Her record, however, suggests otherwise. In 2021 and 2022, she served on the steering committee for Opportunity Wisconsin, an alias of the George Soros-backed North Fund, a dark money group in Washington, D.C. Just two months before endorsing Mamdani, Cooke appeared in a Welcome PAC video again claiming there is “too much chaos and division in D.C.”

Her endorsement of a socialist candidate while campaigning as a centrist has left critics questioning her authenticity. By backing Mamdani, Cooke ties herself to the far-left fringe.

Harris Declines Sen. Kelly as VP Due to Military Record Concerns, Selects Scandal Riddled Tim Walz

September 22, 2025

Kamala Harris admits in her new memoir that she rejected Arizona senator Mark Kelly as a running mate because of concerns about his military record. Instead, she selected Minnesota governor Tim Walz—who later faced widespread criticism for inflating his own service.

Harris described Kelly as “magnetic” but wrote that she “worried his military service could be used against him à la the Swift Boat attacks against John Kerry.” In her words, “I realized I couldn’t afford to test Mark Kelly in that ugly grinder.” Harris believed the former astronaut had not endured a serious political trial and feared Republican strategists could target his service history.

Her decision to pick Walz backfired. Walz claimed to have retired as a command sergeant major, but in reality, he retired at a lower rank. He also said he carried weapons “in war,” despite never seeing combat. Walz left the National Guard just as his battalion faced possible deployment to Iraq. Then-Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance called Walz’s misrepresentations “stolen valor.”

Reports show Walz’s false claims stretch back years. During his 2006 congressional campaign, his media kit wrongly stated he had served in Afghanistan. Despite this, Harris elevated him to the national ticket, a decision that fueled controversy throughout her campaign.

Harris’s book also reveals that Pete Buttigieg was her first choice but “was too big a risk.” She further criticized fellow Democrats Gavin Newsom and Josh Shapiro for being either “unreachable” or too ambitious. But it was her choice of Walz that created the sharpest backlash, reinforcing questions about her judgment.

Columbia Promotes Terrorist Organization’s Teachings at Pro-Hamas Forum

September 22, 2025

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Columbia University is facing backlash for promoting a course tied to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a U.S.-designated terrorist organization. The course, led by professor emeritus Rashid Khalidi, moved from Columbia’s campus to the pro-Hamas People’s Forum after the school’s $221 million settlement with the Trump administration. Despite the relocation, Columbia’s Center for Palestine Studies promoted the class online, including a registration link, before later clarifying it was not offered for credit.

The course, “A Short Course on Palestine,” requires students to read works by Ghassan Kanafani, a PFLP leader linked to the 1972 Lod Airport massacre that killed 26 people. The book is presented as a “radical analysis of Palestinian resistance from one of their most influential voices.” Khalidi’s syllabus also suggests reading about Izz-ad-Din Al-Qassam, the Muslim Brotherhood figure whose name Hamas adopted for its military wing.

The People’s Forum, which now hosts the course, has promoted violent riots and has direct financial ties to Neville Singham, a left-wing activist with close connections to the Chinese Communist Party. A 2023 New York Times investigation found Singham “works closely with the Chinese government media machine and is financing its propaganda worldwide.”

Columbia’s spokesman denied the university endorsed the course, though the promotional webpage initially did not make that distinction. Khalidi defended his decision to move the class, saying Columbia’s agreement with the Trump administration made it “impossible to teach.”

The inclusion of Kanafani’s writings has sparked particular outrage. Israel’s Mossad assassinated him after the Lod massacre, but his book is still being taught to students in New York City.

Trump Admin Using Meta AI Across Agencies

September 22, 2025

The U.S. General Services Administration launched a new initiative with Meta for the use of Llama, the company’s open-source AI model. The model will allow federal agencies to maintain control over data processing and storage.

The effort aligns with the White House’s AI Action Plan. According to a government AI website linked to the White House’s plan, the country with the “largest AI ecosystem will set the global standards and reap broad economic and security benefits” amid the race to “achieve global dominance in artificial intelligence.”

“In alignment with President Trump’s AI Action Plan, GSA is dedicated to integrating AI into government operations,” Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum said in a statement. “Thanks to Meta and its commitment to advancing public sector services, our federal partners now have easier access to Llama and open source AI, which offers unique benefits for federal agencies and government use cases. Through these OneGov initiatives, GSA is driving an unprecedented acceleration of AI adoption across the federal government.”

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg added, “America is leading on AI and we want to make sure all Americans see the benefit of AI innovation through better, more efficient public services. With Llama, America’s government agencies can better serve people.”

Last year, Meta announced that Llama would be available for government use, including in agencies connected to the defense and national security sectors.

“The U.S. public sector – and governments around the world – stand to benefit more broadly from access to open source AI, which enables discoveries and breakthroughs, driving efficiency and helping government workers improve delivery of public services,” Meta explained at the time.

U.N. Deliberately Excludes Israel From Gaza War Meeting, Under Pressure From Islamic States

September 22, 2025

The United Nations is facing sharp criticism after scheduling a Security Council meeting on the Gaza war during Rosh Hashanah, one of the holiest Jewish holidays. The timing effectively prevents Israeli officials from participating while the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and its allies push for recognition of a Palestinian state. Sources confirmed the meeting was deliberately set on the holiday, despite multiple available dates later in the week.

The Security Council’s calendar lists a “Middle East” briefing for Tuesday afternoon, coinciding with the start of high-level debate at the U.N. General Assembly. Algeria and other OIC members reportedly pressured South Korea, the council’s current president, to lock in the controversial date. Critics say the move signals bias against Israel, with one former U.S. diplomat calling it “outright anti-Semitism.” The diplomat added, “When leaders go out of their way to exclude or single out one religious minority, that’s discrimination—and when it’s the Jewish faith that’s anti-Semitism.”

Meanwhile, several Western nations, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, announced joint recognition of a Palestinian state on Sunday. Israeli officials warn such actions undermine hostage negotiations. Jonathan Harounoff, spokesman for Israel’s U.N. mission, stated, “We’re seeing a lot of performative gestures and empty declarations that aren’t advancing peace—or anything in the region.”

Pro-Israel groups condemned the scheduling, arguing it deliberately silences Jewish voices. Sacha Roytman, CEO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, declared, “By deliberately silencing Jewish voices at the very moment when decisions about Israel—the world’s only Jewish state—are being discussed, the U.N. is sending a chilling message: that Israel and the people it represents are unwelcome at the table.”