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U.K. Supreme Court Recognizes Biological Reality

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The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court ruled that the terms “man” and “woman” refer to biological sex. Transgender “women” are not legally considered women.

The judgment concludes a legal battle over whether a biological man identifying as a woman can be considered female under the Equality Act 2010.

While “woman” legally refers to biological sex, a press summary for the judgment notes that transgender individuals “are protected from discrimination on the ground of gender reassignment. They are also able to invoke the provisions on direct discrimination and harassment, and indirect discrimination on the basis of sex. In the light of case law interpreting the relevant provisions, a trans woman can claim sex discrimination because she is perceived to be a woman.”

“The unanimous decision of this court is that the terms woman and sex in the Equality Act 2010 refer to a biological woman and biological sex,” Deputy President of the Supreme Court Patrick Hodge said upon delivering the judgment. “Therefore, a person with a Gender Recognition Certificate in the female gender does not come within the definition of a ‘woman’ under the Equality Act 2010 and the statutory guidance issued by the Scottish ministers is incorrect.”

Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch celebrated the ruling in a statement on X, declaring that the phrase “trans women are women” was “never true in fact and now isn’t true in law, either.”

“A victory for all of the women who faced personal abuse or lost their jobs for stating the obvious,” she wrote. “Women are women and men are men: you cannot change your biological sex.”

California Supervisor Demands Border Restrictions Over Mexican Sewage Crisis

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San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond is calling on the federal government to take decisive action against Mexico’s ongoing discharge of raw sewage into U.S. waters, which has long plagued Southern California’s coastline and endangered public health.

“For too long, Mexico has been allowed to get away with releasing hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the United States — poisoning our beaches, sickening our residents, and even forcing Navy SEALs to relocate training operations,” Desmond said on Tuesday.

Desmond, a Republican congressional candidate in California’s 49th District, is demanding that the U.S. limit cross-border travel and suspend the export of potable water into Tijuana whenever the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health declares a health-related threat.

“It’s clear that Mexico will not act unless real pressure is applied,” he said. “This is a national security issue and a public health crisis. Residents are getting sick. Their pets are getting sick. And our elite military forces are being put at risk. It’s unacceptable — and it’s time to hold Mexico accountable.”

The crisis stems from a failing wastewater infrastructure in Tijuana and a treatment plant in the U.S. that is in need of upgrades — an issue worsened by unchecked population growth south of the border. Despite over $650 million being sought by San Diego’s congressional delegation to improve the U.S.-side facilities, the cross-border contamination continues.

While critics argue that border restrictions would hurt the economy — with around 90,000 people crossing daily for work — Desmond is placing the safety of American citizens, service members, and local communities above politics and profit.

His firm stance marks a growing frustration among local leaders who believe Mexico must finally be held accountable for a decades-old environmental disaster that has gone unpunished. 

ICE Transfers Surge in Detainees County to County

EL PASO, TEXAS - MARCH 13: In an aerial view, a Texas National Guard soldier counts immigrants after they crossed the U.S.-Mexico border to request asylum on March 13, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. The border between the two nations stretches nearly 2,000 miles, from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific Ocean and is marked by fences, deserts, mountains and the Rio Grande, which runs the entire length of Texas. The politics and controversies surrounding border and immigration issues have become dominant themes in the U.S. presidential election campaign. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)

Immigration enforcement is ramping up in Davidson County, Tennessee, where local authorities are increasingly transferring a surge in detainees to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)—even though the county no longer participates in a formal ICE partnership.

In March alone, 56 individuals were handed over to ICE by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office—the highest monthly number in more than a year. From January to March 2025, 126 transfers have taken place, amounting to nearly half of all transfers for the entire previous year.

This rise in enforcement comes as Tennessee enacts a law requiring jails to comply with ICE detainer requests, granting federal agents 48 hours to assume custody of detainees flagged for immigration violations. This law ensures that local facilities do not act as “sanctuary” locations for those potentially in the country illegally—especially individuals who have already faced criminal charges.

Some activists and progressive council members have objected to specific ICE transfers. Council Member Ginny Welsch expressed outrage after a pregnant woman in her district, arrested on domestic violence charges (later dismissed), was taken into ICE custody. “It’s very distressing,” Welsch said, claiming the woman was suffering “internal bleeding and cramping” and that her family hasn’t heard from her.

The woman’s attorney, Jordan Sluder, echoed Welsch’s emotional appeals, stating: “Yosmeni is being treated as livestock rather than a pregnant woman under current ICE enforcement policy.”

Critics have launched a GoFundMe for the woman and her children, which has raised over $2,000. But others maintain that the sheriff’s office is simply following the law. State leaders argue that local jails should not obstruct immigration enforcement when criminal activity is involved.

This surge in ICE cooperation is part of a broader trend in Tennessee. According to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), ICE activity has increased statewide—even as some liberal cities across the country have scaled back enforcement under the Biden-era policies, now being reversed since President Trump’s return to office.

The message from Tennessee lawmakers is clear: law and order comes first.

Kentucky Senator Hopeful Trump Policies to Launch ‘Coal Comeback’

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New actions by the Trump Administration aimed at reviving the coal industry are sparking optimism for a “coal comeback” in Kentucky, one of the nation’s top coal-reliant states. With 68% of its energy coming from coal, Kentucky ranks third in the U.S. for coal-based energy use, behind only West Virginia and Wyoming, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

During a visit to the White House for the signing of the executive orders, Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers expressed hope for what he called a necessary shift in federal energy priorities. “We’re slashing unnecessary regulations that targeted the beautiful clean coal,” President Trump said during the signing.

The new policy directives aim to cut red tape around leasing and permitting on federal lands for coal mining. They also redirect funding from renewable energy initiatives back into coal-fired power plants, allowing them to be upgraded rather than decommissioned.

“To help upgrade them, make them more efficient, more environmentally friendly,” said Stivers. “To basically invest in them instead of shutting them down when they still have five, 10, 15 years of useful life.”

Stivers, who represents eastern Kentucky coal country, believes the policy shift could spur economic recovery with a coal comeback. “When things went down in the coal industry, we saw an outmigration of almost 40,000 people, and when that happened, that hurts the school system. It hurts your property taxes, it hurts your businesses, and it’s hard to come back,” he said.

Kentucky is home to one in five U.S. coal mines, second only to West Virginia in total mine count.

However, environmental groups are pushing back. Elisa Owen of the Sierra Club criticized the move as a political stunt that benefits coal executives more than workers or communities. “Again and again, politicians fly through coal country with false promises about revitalizing industry… ‘Reviving coal’ has always been about coal executives, not coal country,” she said.

Stivers argues for a balanced approach to energy. “There’s no doubt that we’re going to have to change in this nation some of our thought processes about energy production and dispatchability and reliability,” he said. “But for now, this is the cheapest, most reliable, affordable, dispatchable energy source we have.”

Colorado Democrats Push $4 Million Fund to Fight Trump

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A controversial bill making its way through the Colorado state legislature seeks to shift $4 million in taxpayer funds to Governor Jared Polis’ office to fight the Trump administration. The move has sparked concern and criticism from conservatives, who see the plan as fiscally irresponsible and politically motivated.

Democrats argue the money is necessary to protect Colorado from what they call “federal overreach.” Rep. Shannon Bird defended the move, saying, “The governor is the chief executive of our state. We expect that the governor will be leading any response that this state has to federal overreach and arbitrary decisions to withhold Colorado’s taxpayer dollars.”

The $4 million—originally set aside to match federal dollars from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—would now be used to fund lawsuits and administrative actions against the federal government. Bird claimed the legislature has the authority to reallocate those funds, stating, “So this money is legally available to be used to defend the people of Colorado.”

House Minority Leader Rose Pugliese blasted the plan to fight Trump, pointing out that Democrats are trying to spend millions fighting the federal government “without taking responsibility for the bills that we have passed in this building that are adverse to the federal government.” She added, “This fund has never been established before.”

Pugliese also questioned the choice to route the money to the Governor’s Office rather than the Attorney General’s Office, raising transparency concerns. “It does seem very much like a shell game,” she said.

The Polis administration responded by framing the effort as necessary due to perceived financial imbalance with Washington. “About only 90 cents comes back for every dollar Coloradans pay into the federal government,” a spokesperson said, justifying the need to “properly defend the free state of Colorado.”

The bill still needs one more vote in the House before moving to the Senate, where Republican lawmakers hope to rein in what they see as a misuse of state funds for political posturing.

Trump Critic Hit with Criminal Referral

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New York Attorney General Letitia James (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

A criminal referral has been filed against New York Attorney General Letitia James, alleging she submitted false records to receive home loans.

Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William Pulte sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy AG Todd Blanche, stating that James has “in multiple instances, falsified bank documents and property records to acquire government backed assistance and loans and more favorable loan terms.”

Pulte wrote that these actions include “1) falsifying residence status for a Norfolk, Virginia-based home in order to secure a lower mortgage rate and 2) misrepresenting property descriptions to meet stringent requirements for government backed loans and government assistance.”

“At the time of the 2023 Norfolk, VA property purchase and mortgage, Ms. James was the siting Attorney General of New York and is required by law to have her primary residence in the state of New York—even though her mortgage applications list her intent to have the Norfolk, VA property as her primary home,” the letter adds. “It appears Ms. James’ property and mortgage-related misrepresentations may have continued to her recent 2023 Norfolk, VA property purchase in order to secure a lower interest rate and more favorable loan terms.”

Pulte noted that James and her father were also listed as “husband and wife” in order to secure a mortgage in 1983 and 2000. “While this was a long time ago, it raises serious concerns about the validity of Ms. James representations on mortgage applications,” Pulte wrote.

In response to James’ potential fraud, President Trump called for the state attorney general to resign.

“Letitia James, a totally corrupt politician, should resign from her position as New York State Attorney General, IMMEDIATELY,” he wrote on Truth Social. “Everyone is trying to MAKE NEW YORK GREAT AGAIN, and it can never be done with this wacky crook in office.”

Man Arrested After Issuing Death Threats to Top Official

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A Georgia man is behind bars after being charged with making multiple violent threats against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and her family—yet another alarming incident in a time when threats against public servants are increasingly being fueled by radical ideologies.

According to the Justice Department, Aliakbar Mohammad Amin of Lilburn, Georgia, sent a series of chilling text messages to Gabbard and her husband. Messages included, “You and your family are going to die soon” and “I will personally do the job if necessary,” among other deeply disturbing threats, including a declaration that “America will burn.”

The man reportedly declared Gabbard’s home a “legitimate target,” and federal investigators found social media posts featuring a firearm aimed at pictures of her and her husband. A weapon was also seized during a search of Amin’s residence.

Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic Congresswoman from Hawaii who has since earned widespread respect across party lines for her independent thinking and defense of American values, thanked law enforcement after the arrest. “Thank you for your tireless work every day keeping the American people safe,” she said in a public statement.

The FBI emphasized the seriousness of the crime. “Let this arrest serve as a clear warning: if you engage in this kind of criminal behavior, you will be caught and you will go to prison,” said Paul Brown, Special Agent in Charge of FBI Atlanta.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also addressed the matter, saying the Trump administration “condemns violence of any kind against public officials on both sides of the aisle,” reaffirming the administration’s commitment to law and order.

This case serves as yet another stark reminder of the importance of safeguarding our elected officials from extremists—no matter where such threats originate.

Red State Passes Bill Protecting Parental Rights

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West Virginia has passed a new “Parents’ Bill of Rights” aimed at giving moms and dads stronger parental rights. The legislation, signed into law by Republican Governor Patrick Morrisey, is set to take effect June 22 and offers much-needed protection for parental rights that many say have come under attack in other states.

The new law clearly outlines that parents — not bureaucrats — are the ones who have the ultimate say in their child’s upbringing, education, health care, and moral development. It affirms the right of parents to direct their child’s education, choose between public, private, or homeschool options, and make decisions about religious and moral instruction. It also ensures full access to school records and medical decisions, barring legal exceptions.

This legislation didn’t pass quietly. The Republican-led state legislature overwhelmingly supported the bill, with an 87-9 vote in the House and 32-1 in the Senate. Most of the opposition came from Democrats, except for one Senate Democrat who crossed party lines in support of the bill — a rare sign of bipartisan agreement on the importance of empowering parents.

Jordan Carpenter, an attorney with Alliance Defending Freedom, applauded the law, saying, “Parents love and know their child best, and they have the right and duty to direct the upbringing and care of their children. In no world should the government intrude on parenting choices just because it disagrees with the parents.”

The timing of this legislation is no accident. In recent years, several states — especially those controlled by progressive lawmakers — have faced backlash from parents for policies that hide a child’s gender identity from parents or promote ideological content without parental consent. From Florida to California and Colorado, lawsuits are piling up from families who say schools are working behind parents’ backs, particularly when it comes to radical gender ideology.

In Florida, for example, a mother sued her school district for secretly supporting her daughter’s decision to adopt a male identity, all while withholding that information from the parents. Similar lawsuits have been filed in California and other blue states where parents are being pushed out of their rightful role in their children’s lives.

West Virginia’s law stands as a firm response to this trend. It’s a message to government institutions: the family, not the state, is the primary authority in a child’s life. And for countless parents across the nation who feel ignored, it’s a model that other states may soon follow.

Arizona Schools Face Funding Threat for Using DEI Language

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Arizona’s Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, has issued a clear ultimatum to the Kyrene School District: drop the progressive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) language from official policy, or forfeit over $1.5 million in federal funding.

The Kyrene School District, located in the East Valley and serving parts of Phoenix, Tempe, and Chandler, recently adopted a policy that echoes leftist DEI rhetoric. The policy, called the “Kyrene Promise,” pledges to “provide welcoming, inclusive learning environments in which every student is honored, valued, and feels a strong sense of belonging and purpose.”

Superintendent Horne, however, isn’t buying it.

“If they don’t sign an attestation that they don’t use DEI, they will lose their federal funding,” Horne said, making it clear that schools pushing divisive ideology over academics will not be rewarded.

Horne has emphasized that this issue isn’t just about legal compliance—it’s philosophical. The left’s obsession with group identity over individual merit, he argues, leads to lowered standards and a decline in academic excellence.

“I’m glad the federal government is helping us now, to get us back on track, and treat people as individuals,” Horne said. “We should focus on academic progress and character—not what race they’re in.”

Kyrene school officials are pushing back, claiming that the DEI language is non-political and rooted in inclusivity. Governing Board President Kevin Walsh defended the policy, saying, “It’s not about quotas or discriminatory practices. It’s about including all students.”

But critics argue that this kind of language is exactly what’s fueling a culture of victimhood and reverse discrimination in schools—where skin color and identity take priority over hard work and achievement.

Not surprisingly, left-leaning Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has come out against Horne’s position, further fueling the ideological battle over public education in the state.

Why does this matter? The Kyrene School District has four Title I schools—campuses that depend heavily on federal funding to serve low-income students. Supporters of Horne’s decision argue that these students deserve a focus on academics and opportunity, not ideological indoctrination disguised as inclusivity.

As this standoff unfolds, Superintendent Horne’s stance sends a strong message: Arizona schools should focus on teaching, not virtue signaling.

DOJ Announces Lawsuit Against Maine’s Trump Defiance

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Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing Maine’s Department of Education over its failure to comply with President Donald Trump’s order protecting women’s sports.

“The state of Maine is discriminating against women by failing to protect women in women’s sports, pretty basic stuff. This is a violation of Title IX,” Bondi said during a press conference. “The Department of Justice will not sit by when women are discriminated against in sports. This is about sports. This is also about these young women’s personal safety.”

“We have exhausted every other remedy. We tried to get Maine to comply. We don’t like standing up here and filing lawsuits. We want to get states to comply with us. That’s what this is about,” she added. “We have repeatedly notified Maine of its infractions and urged them to remedy the situation. We’ve stripped grants from Maine through other departments, and we are going to continue to fight for women.”

The DOJ said in the lawsuit that the state’s education department is “openly and defiantly flouting anti-discrimination law by enforcing policies that require girls to compete against boys in athletic competitions designated exclusively for girls,” as per CBS News.

“The United States accordingly files this action to stop Maine’s unapologetic sex-discrimination against female student athletes,” the lawsuit reads.

Maine Governor Janet Mills (D) called the lawsuit an “unprecedented campaign to pressure the State of Maine to ignore the Constitution and abandon the rule of law.”

“This matter has never been about school sports or the protection of women and girls, as has been claimed, it is about states rights and defending the rule of law against a federal government bent on imposing its will, instead of upholding the law,” she said, adding, “Let today serve as warning to all states: Maine might be among the first to draw the ire of the Federal government in this way, but we will not be the last.”

The U.S. Department of Education announced last week that it would begin the process of terminating grants to the state due to its noncompliance with Title IX protections surrounding female athletes.

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