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Trump’s Chicago Meme Sparks Fury Over Possible National Guard Deployment

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President Trump ignited outrage among Chicago Democrats after posting a meme on Truth Social hinting at the use of federal troops in the city. The post, styled after the movie Apocalypse Now, showed Trump in military gear with helicopters flying over a burning skyline. The caption read, “I love the smell of deportations in the morning. Chicago is about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR.”

The meme came as speculation grows over whether the White House will deploy the National Guard or other federal forces to Chicago to address crime and illegal immigration. Reports indicate the Pentagon has been reviewing options, though no official order has been announced. The administration has already deployed troops to Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles in recent weeks as part of a broader crackdown.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker condemned Trump’s post, calling it “not normal” and labeling the president a “wannabe dictator.” He pledged to resist any federal action not requested by state officials. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson also denounced the message, arguing it would be unconstitutional for Trump to treat the city as a battleground. Both leaders suggested legal challenges would follow if federal troops are deployed without state consent.

Supporters of Trump argue that the president is right to take decisive action as Chicago continues to face high levels of crime, gang activity, and illegal immigration pressures. They view the threat of deployment as a necessary step to restore law and order in a city plagued by violence.

Legal experts note that any federal military presence in Chicago would likely require the Insurrection Act, a rarely used law allowing presidents to send troops into American cities without state approval. Democrats warn such a move would erode civil liberties, while Republicans see it as justified in the face of local leaders failing to protect their residents.

The clash underscores the sharp divide between Trump’s tough-on-crime agenda and Democrat-led city leadership that resists federal intervention. Chicago, already struggling with waves of migrant arrivals and persistent violence, may soon become the next flashpoint in the president’s campaign to restore order in urban centers.

Rosie O’Donnell Smears Trump as ‘Child Rapist,’ Netanyahu as ‘Mass Murderer’

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Rosie O’Donnell has unleashed another tirade against President Donald Trump, this time smearing him as a “child rapist” while also branding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “mass murderer.” The former The View co-host made the vile remarks in a Saturday Instagram post, continuing her long-running campaign of personal attacks on political figures she despises.

The latest outburst comes just two days after O’Donnell joined ex-CNN anchor Jim Acosta’s podcast, where she went on a rant filled with conspiracy theories about Trump. During the interview, she claimed the president is “suffering from dementia” and “heart disease,” while also alleging he gave convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein “a billion dollars over the time of their friendship.”

O’Donnell’s insults arrive as Trump said he is giving “serious consideration” to revoking her U.S. citizenship. “As previously mentioned, we are giving serious thought to taking away Rosie O’Donnell’s Citizenship. She is not a Great American and is, in my opinion, incapable of being so!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social earlier this week.

O’Donnell, who moved to Ireland after “self-deporting” in protest of Trump, has repeatedly used her platform to lash out at the president. In recent years she’s urged him to watch Broadway musicals to “learn” about the Founding Fathers and LGBT culture, while more recently claiming “fascism has taken hold in the United States.”

Her latest attacks follow CBS’s decision to cancel Stephen Colbert’s Late Show, which she used as another excuse to slam Trump, declaring that America is on the “precipice of full-blown fascism.”

O’Donnell shows no signs of backing down from her relentless crusade, even as her rhetoric grows increasingly extreme.

Stephen King Claims Trump Supporters Will One Day Deny Voting for Him

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Author Stephen King, a longtime critic of President Trump, predicted in a recent interview that many Americans who voted for Trump will eventually deny it in the decades ahead. King compared future denial of Trump support to people falsely claiming they witnessed historic events. His comments have drawn backlash as another example of Hollywood elites disparaging conservative voters.

Speaking with The Sunday Times, King referenced baseball’s famous “Shot Heard Round the World” home run hit by Bobby Thomson in 1951. While only about 5,000 fans were in the stands, King noted that “tens of thousands” later claimed they were there. He suggested that the opposite will happen with Trump supporters, saying in 20 to 30 years, many will insist they never voted for him.

King also defended his frequent attacks on Trump, stating that he feels a moral duty to be outspoken even though many of his fans may support the president. He framed the issue as a matter of choosing sides, adding that remaining silent was not an option for him.

The White House dismissed King’s remarks, noting his career in fiction. A spokesperson said, “Since Stephen has spent so long writing fiction, it’s understandable that he’d have no grasp on reality.” Trump allies argue that King’s prediction reveals a broader disdain for working-class voters who fueled Trump’s rise and continue to back his policies.

King has previously described Trump’s presidency as a “horror story,” comparing it to his novel The Dead Zone. His repeated criticisms mirror a broader trend among cultural figures who use their platforms to attack conservatives. Supporters of the president counter that his policies, particularly on the economy, border security, and defense of religious liberty, speak for themselves and will be remembered regardless of celebrity commentary.

Japan PM Ishiba Resigns Over Migration Fury

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Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday that he will resign as his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) plunges in the polls, rocked by public outrage over his government’s controversial “African Hometown” program. Critics have blasted the scheme as a thinly veiled backdoor to mass migration from Africa into Japan.

Ishiba, 68, who took office in October, had resisted calls for resignation for more than a month, warning that stepping down would create a political vacuum at a time of national and international challenges. His departure comes just one day before the LDP was scheduled to decide on holding an early leadership election, a move widely seen as a no-confidence vote.

The tipping point appears to be public fury over the Africa Hometown initiative, launched last month by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The program paired four Japanese cities with counterparts in Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania.

The Nigerian government quickly announced that Japan would issue a special visa category for highly skilled and talented young Nigerians to move to Kisarazu, the Japanese city linked with Nigeria. Artisans and blue-collar workers would also qualify for “special dispensation” work visas.

The backlash was immediate and fierce. Japanese citizens erupted in anger after discovering that Google Maps had begun labeling the Kisarazu city office as the “Nigerian city office.” Residents in the other three participating cities—Sanjo, Nagai, and Imabari—flooded their municipal governments with complaints as word of the Nigerian statement spread.

Japan faces one of the steepest demographic declines in the world, long warned as a looming crisis for the world’s fourth-largest economy. While Ishiba’s government sought to use migration to address the issue, the move fueled anti-immigration sentiment and boosted the surging right-wing Sanseito party, which campaigned on a “Japanese First” platform and has recently gained significant ground in parliament.

JD Vance Defends Cartel Strike, Shrugs Off War Crime Accusations

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Vice President JD Vance clashed on social media with anti-Trump activist Brian Krassenstein after a U.S. military strike killed 11 suspected cartel traffickers. When Krassenstein accused the administration of committing war crimes, Vance responded bluntly, saying, “I don’t give a s— what you call it.” The exchange highlights the Trump administration’s hardline approach to cartel violence and the sharp partisan divide over military force.

The controversy began after Vance praised the strike against a Venezuelan vessel linked to the Tren de Aragua gang, a transnational criminal organization tied to drug smuggling and violent crime. “Killing cartel members who poison our fellow citizens is the highest and best use of our military,” Vance posted. His comment drew backlash from Krassenstein, who claimed the strike amounted to the murder of civilians without trial.

Krassenstein escalated the dispute by suggesting impeachment proceedings should be considered. Vance dismissed the criticism outright, reinforcing the administration’s position that cartels are a direct threat to American lives and national security. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended the operation on Fox & Friends, calling cartel operatives “narco-terrorists” and affirming the strike as both legal and necessary.

The incident underscores President Trump’s campaign promise to confront cartels with military force if necessary. By treating cartel groups as national security threats rather than mere criminal enterprises, the administration signals a willingness to use decisive action beyond domestic law enforcement.

Vance’s blunt response signals a broader message: the administration views cartel violence as warfare, not crime, and intends to meet it with the full force of U.S. power.

Graham Linehan Leaves UK Over Free Speech Fight

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Father Ted creator Graham Linehan says he is ready to leave Britain for good, claiming police are working hand in hand with transgender activists and that free speech is collapsing in the country. Instead, the Irish comedy writer says he hopes to settle in the United States to escape what he described as “nut-jobs.”

Linehan’s threat to relocate comes after he was arrested by armed police over tweets critical of transgender ideology. His arrest followed a separate case in which he appeared in court on Thursday, accused of harassing 18-year-old activist Sophia Brooks and damaging a phone after grabbing it during a confrontation at a conference last year. He denies all charges.

Speaking after court, Linehan said: “I’ve never felt better because I’ve exposed the way British police are working in tandem with trans activists. The police, after being called institutionally racist, have over-compensated, and now they’re literally working for a sort of Al Capone gang in fishnets. When are they going to start defending the women bringing complaints instead of these clearly bad faith actors? They just don’t. Them arresting me at the airport was the greatest mistake they could have made.”

The Metropolitan Police rejected his claims, saying they “completely refute any suggestion the Met is preferential in its treatment of complaints” and insisting they police “without fear or favour.”

Linehan, who won a BAFTA for his work on Father Ted, is considering moving to Arizona. His plans run counter to a growing number of celebrities who say they are fleeing the U.S. because of President Donald Trump. Among them is actress Robin Wright, who recently described America as a “shit show” and said it was “liberating” to move to the U.K., praising the country for its slower pace of life and “freedom of self.”

DOJ Task Force Uncovers Widespread Anti-Christian Bias Under Biden Administration

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A Department of Justice task force created by President Trump has released a report documenting multiple instances of anti-Christian discrimination across federal agencies during the Biden administration. The findings point to a “systematic pattern” of bias in policy decisions, enforcement, and agency culture. The task force, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, was established earlier this year to investigate religious freedom violations and issue corrective recommendations.

The State Department was cited for offering limited aid to persecuted Christians abroad and failing to respond forcefully to global attacks on Christian communities. The report also found a hiring culture that disadvantaged Christian applicants and a lack of accommodation for Christian holidays compared to other faith traditions.

The Department of Defense, Department of Labor, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission were accused of mishandling or denying religious exemption requests to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. At the Department of Education, officials reportedly attempted to impose multimillion-dollar fines on Christian universities, including $14 million against Liberty University and $37.7 million against Grand Canyon University.

The Justice Department itself came under criticism for its use of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. According to the report, Biden’s DOJ aggressively prosecuted pro-life Christian demonstrators at abortion clinics while failing to use the same law to protect churches or crisis pregnancy centers from vandalism and violence. The FBI was also faulted for labeling “radical-traditionalist Catholics” as domestic terrorism threats in an internal memo.

Other examples included the Department of Housing and Urban Development, which removed Christian holiday posts from its social media while keeping those for Pride Month, Ramadan, and Diwali. The Treasury Department was accused of “debanking” Christian nonprofit organizations.

White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said the findings prove that Biden “weaponized the full weight of the federal government against Christians and trampled on their fundamental First Amendment rights.” She added that under President Trump, protecting Christians remains a top priority.

The task force report is an interim assessment. A more detailed report with policy recommendations is expected in February 2026.

Shabana Mahmood Hit by Migrant Surge on First Day

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]Britain’s new Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood began her tenure under immediate pressure Saturday, as over 1,000 illegal migrants crossed the English Channel on her very first day in office.

Mahmood, Britain’s first female Muslim Home Secretary, was promoted after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s forced reshuffle following Deputy PM Angela Rayner’s resignation over a tax scandal. Former Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, criticized for record-high crossings during her tenure, was moved to the Foreign Office, while Mahmood shifted from Justice Secretary to head of the Home Office.

Though legacy media has portrayed Mahmood as tougher on border security than her predecessor, her parliamentary voting record shows she has consistently opposed stricter asylum and immigration controls. Critics argue this undercuts Starmer’s promise of a tougher stance on migration amid mounting public anger.

Her rocky first day saw 1,096 migrants brought ashore at Dover, according to GB News, pushing total Channel arrivals past 30,000 so far this year. The influx comes as over 32,000 migrants are currently being housed in taxpayer-funded hotels across Britain, a policy that has fueled nationwide protests — especially after the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl by an Ethiopian migrant in Epping.

Reports suggest Labour will expand Conservative-era plans to house migrants in camps on military bases rather than hotels. The government is also exploring deals with Germany and France under a “one in, one out” framework, allowing deportations of boat migrants in exchange for taking in selected asylum seekers.

There are also proposals to reinterpret the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to enable more deportations, though critics doubt Labour would fully withdraw from the treaty. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage blasted the government’s approach, saying: “I am more concerned about the rights of British people than those who come here illegally.”

Biden’s Secretive Pardon Process Sparks DOJ Ethics Crisis

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Top officials in the Department of Justice raised objections to how former President Biden’s team handled mass pardons during his administration, particularly the use of an autopen to sign official clemency documents. Internal concerns centered around the bypassing of proper vetting, ethical review, and whether Biden was personally involved in the decisions. At least one high-level ethics official resigned in protest.

According to an Axios report, Biden’s staff issued broad clemency to individuals convicted of federal marijuana offenses, claiming they were all nonviolent offenders. However, DOJ officials disputed that claim and said they were not consulted on the criteria or the list of recipients. The process excluded normal channels of review through the Office of the Pardon Attorney, raising alarm about transparency and oversight.

Jeff Zients, Biden’s former Chief of Staff, oversaw the clemency rollout and authorized the use of the autopen—a mechanical device used to sign the president’s name. Though legal, critics argue the move stripped the gravity and accountability from one of the president’s most serious powers. Sources within the administration expressed frustration, stating that clemency was handled more like a political announcement than a legal action grounded in justice.

Bradley Weinsheimer, a senior DOJ ethics official, resigned over the process. He warned that issuing pardons without appropriate internal checks or consultation could undermine public trust. The House Oversight Committee, led by Republicans, has opened an investigation into the matter. Zients is scheduled to testify before the committee on September 18.

Biden claimed full responsibility for the clemency decisions, but did not clarify how involved he was in reviewing individual cases. The administration did not deny the widespread use of the autopen, even for final legal documents.

The controversy has raised broader concerns over how presidential authority was exercised during Biden’s term, and the extent to which high-level decisions were delegated or automated. While presidents have broad clemency powers under the Constitution, the method and process remain subject to political and ethical scrutiny.

The report comes as critics continue to question the transparency and cognitive readiness of former President Biden, who increasingly relied on staff for critical executive actions. The issue also highlights the ongoing need to protect constitutional powers from administrative shortcuts, particularly under the current leadership of President Trump.

Trump Skips G20 in South Africa, Sends VP Vance Instead

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President Donald Trump confirmed this weekend that he will not attend the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa this November, opting to send Vice President JD Vance in his place.

Trump’s attendance had been in question for months, given mounting tensions between Washington and Pretoria. Earlier this year, Secretary of State Marco Rubio boycotted a G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in South Africa, citing what he called “anti-American” policies.

Those tensions have only grown. South Africa openly backed Iran during and after the 12 Day War and condemned the U.S. strike on Iran’s nuclear sites. Pretoria has also supported Hamas in its conflict with Israel by filing a “genocide” case against the Jewish state at the International Court of Justice.

Trump has also accused South Africa of committing “genocide” against white farmers, offering asylum in the U.S. to Afrikaner agricultural families. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa rejected the charge, though he has recently endorsed “land reform” policies similar to those that devastated neighboring Zimbabwe decades ago.

South Africa’s foreign minister, Ronald Lamola, downplayed Trump’s absence, suggesting he was “reluctant to travel a long distance” and adding that Pretoria welcomed the decision to send Vance.

The G20, which began as a platform to coordinate economic stability among developed and developing nations, has struggled to maintain focus in recent years. With South Africa currently holding the presidency, this year’s summit theme emphasizes “solidarity, equality, and sustainability.”

The U.S. will assume the G20 presidency following the Johannesburg summit, potentially resetting the agenda under Trump’s leadership.

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