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Linda Sarsour-Linked Group Received Millions in Public Funds Despite Radical Ties

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A nonprofit tied to anti-Israel activist Linda Sarsour has received millions in taxpayer dollars from New York City and state agencies, public records show. The Arab American Association of New York (AAANY), which Sarsour led from 2005 to 2017, was awarded more than $4.1 million in government funding between her final year as executive director and 2024.

The group received $3.3 million from New York City and another $854,000 from New York State—mostly from the Department of State. The county’s Office of Children and Family Services also disbursed $20,000. Watchdog group OpenTheBooks reported that most of the city’s funding remains untraceable to a specific agency, raising further transparency concerns.

Sarsour, a close ally of New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (D), has remained unapologetic about her anti-Israel activism. At a September Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) conference, she bragged that a CAIR-backed PAC was Mamdani’s largest donor. CAIR’s national director, Nihad Awad, sparked outrage in 2023 when he said he was “happy to see” Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel.

Fresh off Mamdani’s victory, Sarsour vowed to remove pro-Israel Democrats from office. “You do the right thing, you keep your job,” she said Thursday. “You don’t do the right thing, you don’t keep your job.”

Under current director Marwa Janini, a former Students for Justice in Palestine activist, AAANY has continued its radical agenda—backing Mamdani’s “Not on Our Dime” bill targeting charities that support Israel and organizing the “Flood Brooklyn for Palestine” protest that devolved into riots.

Trump Ends Political Battle Against 2020 Election Challengers

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President Donald Trump pardoned dozens of figures accused of being involved in the effort to challenge the results of the 2020 election, pardon attorney Ed Martin revealed.

Sharing a document on X, Martin wrote, “President Trump pardoned the 2020 Alternative Electors.”

“Thank you: [President Donald J. Trump] for allowing me, as U.S. Pardon Attorney, to work with [The White House], along with [Attorney General Pam Bondi], [Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche], and Solicitor General John Sauer, to achieve your intent — let their healing begin,” he said. “#Federalist74.”

“This proclamation ends a grave national injustice perpetrated upon the American people following the 2020 Presidential Election and continues the process of national reconciliation,” the document reads, declaring that President Trump grants a “full, complete and unconditional pardon to all United States citizens for conduct relating to the advice, creation, organization, execution, submission, support, voting, activities, participation in, or advocacy for or of any slate or proposed slate of Presidential electors, whether or not recognized by any State or State official, in connection with the 2020 Presidential Election, as well for any conduct relating to their efforts to expose voting fraud and vulnerabilities in the 2020 Presidential Election.”

Those pardoned include New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and attorneys Sidney Powell and John Eastman.

While 77 individuals are listed in the document, the file notes that the pardons are not “limited to” the group.

In a subsequent post on his personal account, Martin said President Trump “encouraged us to look at two categories of Americans especially” for pardons.

“First, those who needed and deserved clemency, especially long serving inmates who are ready to be released. Second, he wanted us to look at those people who had been targeted by the Biden administration,” he wrote. “The targeted is a huge group of Americans.”

“We’ve been working hard to find them,” Martin explained, adding that the group that “jumped up right away” was the “alternate electors and their affiliates who were targeted by Jack Smith and others. [Attorney General Pam Bondi] and [Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche] pushed us to do it right and fast. There are many more Americans who Biden targeted. And we’re working to help them. God bless us all.”

Earlier this year, President Trump called for a special prosecutor to probe the 2020 presidential election.

“A Special Prosecutor must be appointed,” he urged on Truth Social. “This cannot be allowed to happen again in the United States of America! Let the work begin! What this Crooked man, and his CORRUPT CRONIES, have done to our Country in 4 years, is grossly indescribable! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

Ohio Race-Based Medical Program Draws Legal Scrutiny

A county-backed race-based medical program in Ohio that only admits Black students is under fire from legal experts who say it likely violates federal civil rights laws and the Constitution. Franklin County, home to Columbus, has funneled more than $600,000 since 2023 into the “Made for Medicine” initiative, which aims to “increase Black representation in the medical field.” The program explicitly states that participants must “identify as African American or Black,” a policy attorneys say is “perishingly unlikely” to be lawful.

Dan Morenoff, executive director of the American Civil Rights Project, told the Washington Free Beacon that “if there is a state or local government that is funding a program that is racially exclusive, that is a straightforward 14th Amendment problem.” He added the county’s funding could also violate Title VI, which bans race discrimination by recipients of federal money.

William Trachman, general counsel for the Mountain States Legal Foundation, warned the race-based medical program may run afoul of other federal laws. “It looks a lot like the discriminatory and unlawful programs that have already gotten the attention of the Justice Department’s civil rights division,” he said.

Franklin County’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion distributes the funding while claiming “success should be shaped by a person’s character, determination, and ideas—not limited by their background, race, or socioeconomic status.” Yet its chosen partner, the Columbus Medical Association, maintains a program that explicitly excludes non-Black students.

Following questions from reporters, the Made for Medicine website quietly revised its FAQ section, removing language requiring applicants to be Black. The move comes as the Trump administration continues its crackdown on race-based programs in education and hiring across the country.

SCOTUS Takes Up Mail-In Ballot Case

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The Supreme Court will take up a case that will decide whether states can accept ballots after Election Day. The justices will hear Watson v. Republican National Committee, which seeks to uphold a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton announced that the “Supreme Court now has an opportunity to reaffirm that ‘Election Day’ means what it says under federal law.”

“Counting ballots received after Election Day not only violates federal law but encourages voter fraud and undermines voter confidence,” he said. “The Supreme Court should uphold the historic decision by the Fifth Circuit that sensibly concluded that counting ballots received after Election Day is unlawful.”

Last year, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found that all mail-in ballots must be received by Election Day in order to be counted.“Congress statutorily designated a singular ‘day for the election’ of members of Congress and the appointment of presidential electors,” the judges wrote. “Text, precedent, and historical practice confirm this ‘day for the election’ is the day by which ballots must be both cast by voters and received by state officials.”

“Federal law requires voters to take timely steps to vote by Election Day. And federal law does not permit the State of Mississippi to extend the period for voting by one day, five days, or 100 days. The State’s contrary law is preempted,” the ruling read.

In an August filing to the Supreme Court, the Republican National Committee argued, “Many States can’t conclude their elections for weeks after election day because they’re still receiving ballots from voters. Weeks after the ‘day for the election’ has come and gone, the elections in those States continue.”

President Trump condemned mail-in voting on Truth Social in August, saying that the United States is the “only Country in the World that uses Mail-In Voting.”

Mark of the Beast system begins December 27, 2025

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As we stand on the precipice of history, a seismic shift looms on the horizon—one that those of us who hold fast to God’s Word must recognize for what it truly is. On December 27, 2025, according to reports rooted in credible regulatory discussion, every internet search made by any person will require digital-ID verification before it can be completed. Search-engine providers that fail to verify identity could face fines of up to $50 million per breach. This isn’t simply a technological update—it is a prophetic alarm, a visible marker of world-shifting governance. . .

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Stefanik Slams Hochul Over Democrat Antisemitism at Pro-Israel Gala

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New York GOP gubernatorial candidate Rep. Elise Stefanik blasted Governor Kathy Hochul Sunday night for endorsing what she called a “raging antisemite” while accepting an award from a major Jewish organization. The controversy erupted after Hochul endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor — a figure Stefanik accused of expressing support for extremist views.

Speaking at the Zionist Organization of America’s annual gala, Stefanik warned of a moral and political crisis in the state’s leadership. “We know we are at a tipping point when the most important city in the world elects a raging antisemite, defund the police, tax-hiking Communist as mayor,” she said. The congresswoman alleged that Mamdani had defended Hamas and sympathized with terrorists. “This, from the person who will lead a city with over 1 million Jewish people. And this mayor was endorsed by none other than the weakest and Worst Governor in America, Kathy Hochul,” Stefanik added.

Stefanik received the ZOA’s Maccabee Warrior Award for combating antisemitism and pledged to confront what she called a “full-blown takeover of the Democrat Party by the Antisemitic Socialists.” She said Hochul’s endorsement “propelled him to this office, putting every Jewish New Yorker at risk.”

The congresswoman tied her gubernatorial bid to both moral and economic renewal. “When Jewish New Yorkers needed Kathy Hochul’s leadership the most, she bent the knee to Commie Mamdani,” Stefanik said. She connected the rise in antisemitic incidents — including a swastika painted outside a Brooklyn yeshiva — to Hochul’s weak leadership.

“Kathy Hochul hasn’t just allowed this downward spiral into dangerous antisemitism — she has blessed it, signed it, embraced it, and endorsed it,” Stefanik said, vowing to lead with “strength and moral clarity.”

$100M Louvre Heist Exposes Shocking Security Standards

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A shocking password scandal has rocked France after thieves stole $100 million in jewels from the Louvre Museum in Paris — and investigators revealed the museum’s surveillance system once used “Louvre” as its own password. The discovery stunned cybersecurity experts and exposed how even world-class institutions can fall victim to digital complacency.

French media reports say the Louvre’s internal systems once relied on weak, outdated defenses, including Windows Server 2003 software and rooftop access points with little protection. Thieves reportedly used an electric ladder to reach a balcony, exploiting the same vulnerabilities noted in a decade-old cybersecurity audit. The most alarming revelation: museum logins once included the passwords “Louvre” and “Thales,” one of which was visible on a login screen.

That oversight, experts warn, was the digital equivalent of “leaving the keys under the doormat.” The museum has not commented publicly on the incident, but French investigators are now reviewing whether poor cybersecurity practices contributed to the heist.

The lesson, experts say, applies far beyond the Louvre. Weak passwords remain one of the most common causes of data breaches worldwide. During the holiday shopping season, cybercriminals target millions of users who reuse simple passwords or fail to secure their devices.

Cybersecurity professionals recommend creating complex passwords with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols, changing them regularly, and avoiding anything easily guessed like a name or birthday. Password managers can also help generate and store unique credentials securely.

Federal Judge Quits in ‘Disgust’ for Trump

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A Reagan-appointed judge, Mark Wolf, announced that he has resigned from his position so he could be free to condemn the actions of President Donald Trump.

In an opinion piece published in The Atlantic, Wolf wrote he “no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom. President Donald Trump is using the law for partisan purposes, targeting his adversaries while sparing his friends and donors from investigation, prosecution, and possible punishment.”

“This is contrary to everything that I have stood for in my more than 50 years in the Department of Justice and on the bench. The White House’s assault on the rule of law is so deeply disturbing to me that I feel compelled to speak out,” he wrote. “Silence, for me, is now intolerable.”

Wolf added that justice is intended to be administered “equally for everyone, without fear or favor,” arguing that this is the “opposite of what is happening now.”

“As I watched in dismay and disgust from my position on the bench, I came to feel deeply uncomfortable operating under the necessary ethical rules that muzzle judges’ public statements and restrict their activities,” he explained. “Day after day, I observed in silence as President Trump, his aides, and his allies dismantled so much of what I dedicated my life to.”

Wolf further criticized Trump’s dismantling of “offices that could and should investigate possible corruption by him and those in his orbit” and condemned his “angry attacks on the courts.”

“I resigned in order to speak out, support litigation, and work with other individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting the rule of law and American democracy,” Wolf declared. “I also intend to advocate for the judges who cannot speak publicly for themselves.”

Chief Justice John Roberts has also criticized President Trump, saying in March that the president’s calls for impeaching judges are “not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision.”

Notre Dame Poised for Record-Breaking Year Since Iconic Reopening

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France’s iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the world’s most visited and sacred landmarks, is expected to draw record crowds this year as it approaches the one-year anniversary of its grand reopening. The Gothic masterpiece, nearly destroyed by fire in April 2019, is projected to receive more than 12 million visitors in 2025 — with some estimates reaching 15 million.

Michel Picaud, president of the nonprofit Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris, told Fox News Digital that the cathedral reached 8 million visitors by August. “We are certainly the most visited monument and cathedral in France,” said Picaud. “We expect to have 12 million visitors this year. So it’s typically a very high level of visits, and we are very happy [about] that.”

The restoration, launched after the devastating blaze, continues in multiple stages. “In the interior of the cathedral, we had to replace what had been destroyed in the fire,” Picaud said. The next phase will span four years and focus on the exterior — including the cathedral’s famous flying buttresses, gargoyles, and grotesques. New stained-glass windows will also be installed.

Construction of Notre Dame began in 1163 and took nearly two centuries to complete. The cathedral has stood as a symbol of Christian faith in Paris for more than 800 years. Services are once again held daily, with visitor numbers adjusted depending on the schedule of worship.

The tower circuit, reopened in September, allows guests to climb 424 steps to the top for panoramic views of Paris. The tower stands 226 feet tall, with its spire reaching 315 feet high. Picaud called the view “wonderful,” reflecting renewed hope for one of Christianity’s most enduring landmarks.

Trump Slams the BBC With $1 Billion Threat After Election Edit

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President Donald Trump threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion over its deceptive editing of his speech.

The letter, written by Trump attorney Alejandro Brito to the broadcaster, obtained by Fox News, demands that “false, defamatory, disparaging, and inflammatory statements” made against the president be retracted.

“Failure to comply will leave President Trump with no choice but to pursue any and all legal rights and remedies available to recover damages for the overwhelming financial and reputational harm that the BBC has caused him to suffer, with all rights and remedies being expressly reserved by President Trump,” the letter states.

“In the Panorama documentary, titled ‘Trump: A Second Chance,’ which was first broadcast on October 28, 2024—a week before the 2024 United States presidential election—the BBC intentionally sought to completely mislead its viewers by splicing together three separate parts of President Trump’s speech to supporters,” the letter reads. “The documentary showed President Trump telling supporters: ‘We’re gonna walk down to the Capitol, and I’ll be there with you and we fight. We fight like [removed] and if you don’t fight like [removed], you’re not going to have a country anymore.’”

Instead, President Trump directed protesters to “peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard.”

“We’re gonna walk down, and I’ll be there with you, we’re gonna walk down, we’re gonna walk down any one you want but I think right here, we’re gonna walk down to the Capitol and we’re gonna cheer on our brave senators and congressmen and women and we’re probably not going to be cheering so much for some of them because you’ll never take back our country with weakness, you have to show strength and you have to be strong,” Trump said in his speech. “I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard.”

Meanwhile, two BBC executives have stepped down due to the controversy.

This article has been updated.

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