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Man Charged with Rape and Murder of 2-Year-Old Girl is From Central African Republic.

A two-year-old girl was found dead in Chertsey, England, prompting murder and sexual assault charges against a 31-year-old “French national” who first came to Europe from the Central African Republic.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A two-year-old girl was found dead in a property in Chertsey in South East England on June 25 following reports of a concern for safety. Police have charged Kevin Kerjean, 31, with murder, rape of a child under 13, and sexual assault of a child under 13.
📍 WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred in Chertsey, England. Kerjean appeared in Guildford Magistrates’ Court on June 27 and is scheduled for a Crown Court appearance on June 29.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the child’s family, as well as all those who knew her.” – Detective Chief Superintendent Jon Groenen of Surrey Police
🎯 IMPACT: The horrific death has left the local community in shock, with police maintaining a significant presence in the area to investigate the circumstances. Authorities have clarified that the property in question is not an active asylum seeker residence, addressing earlier online rumors.
📺 DETAIL: Kevin Kerjean, a French national born in the Central African Republic, was arrested and charged following the discovery of the toddler’s body. Police have confirmed they are not seeking any other suspects at this time. The investigation, named Operation Northwall, continues as officers work to piece together the events leading to the child’s death.

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June 27, 2026
Bonkers Britain
News

UK ‘Conversion Therapy’ Bill Threatens Prison for Parents Who Resist Trans Treatments for Kids.

A proposed law in the United Kingdom threatens parents, teachers, and doctors with jail time for discouraging children from undergoing irreversible transgender treatments.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A new law in the United Kingdom could see parents, teachers, and doctors imprisoned for trying to talk a child out of trans treatment.
📰 DETAIL: On Thursday, Labour Member of Parliament (MP) Olivia Bailey, the Equalities Minister, published a draft bill to ban conversion therapy, which involves attempting to change or suppress a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Under the bill, those who try to prevent children from saying they are gay or transgender could face up to five years in prison. While the government insists that the bill will not penalize non-abusive discussions, and allegedly includes a “high threshold” for charges to be pressed, critics argue that the bill’s broad definition of abuse, which includes “controlling or coercive words or behaviour” and “use of psychological or emotional pressure,” could lead to criminal charges for having conversations with children about their gender identity. “Make sure everyone you know – especially parents – is aware of what is going on: including the proposal for five-year prison sentences for protecting your child from harmful drugs,” said Bev Jackson, co-founder of the LGB Alliance, a gender critical advocacy group.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “This is a dangerous proposal that will harm the people it purports to protect.” – Maya Forstater, Chief Executive of Sex Matters, a gender critical advocacy group
🎯 IMPACT: The draft bill has already sparked backlash from civil liberties organizations. In response to the bill, The Free Speech Union, a non-partisan public interest body protecting freedom of speech, posted on X: “Any parent who ‘misgenders’ their confused adolescent daughter, or tries to talk them out of embarking on an irreversible medical pathway, could face criminal charges for trying to ‘convert’ them. It won’t just be parents and medical professionals who will risk imprisonment for trying to talk gender-confused children out of mutilating themselves. Any religious leader who shares the teachings of their faith on issues like homosexuality and gay marriage, could also face prosecution. That’s what this authoritarian Government wants to ban – any dissent from radical progressive orthodoxy when it comes to sex and gender.” The Free Speech Union has started a petition to scrap the bill, which has since received thousands of signatures. The bill is comparable to the ban pursued by Democrat Governor of Michigan Gretchen Whitmer back in 2023. 

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June 27, 2026
Bonkers Britain
Health
News

DATA: Record Number of Pregnancies Ending in Abortion.

New data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed a significant rise in the abortion rate in England and Wales, especially among women in their forties and over.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A record one in three conceptions in England and Wales end in abortion, according to new government figures.
📺 DETAIL: New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the British government’s largest independent producer of official statistics, have revealed that conceptions ending in abortion have reached a record high in England and Wales. Nearly one in three conceptions (32.1 percent) resulted in termination in 2023. This represents an increase from approximately one in four (25.3 percent) in 2020. Data from the Department of Health showed that abortions in England and Wales rose to a record 277,970 in 2023. The data was released by the ONS on Friday. The data also revealed that, among women aged over 40, conception rates increased to 17.6 per 1,000, the highest on record, with 38 percent of conceptions in this age bracket ending in abortion. The highest abortion rates were recorded among under-16s (66.3 percent) and 16-17 year olds (60.4 percent). There were 871,050 conceptions across all age groups, a 4.4 percent rise from the previous year.
🎯 IMPACT: The rising abortion rate is likely a consequence of the decision to approve medical abortion pills for home use. The pills were intended as a temporary measure in response to the COVID-19 pandemic but were ultimately approved permanently across England and Wales. The pills can be taken without having to attend a hospital or clinic beforehand. The data shows that the rate of abortion has been steadily increasing over the last decade.
📺 FLASHBACK: The United Kingdom has among the most permissive abortion laws in the world. In February 2024, it was first reported that the country was on the cusp of decriminalizing abortion up to birth. In late April, abortion up to birth was fully decriminalized for mothers after the Crime and Policing Bill passed through Parliament. At the same time, the British government has cracked down on pro-life activists, even arresting people for silently praying outside abortion clinics.

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June 27, 2026
Bonkers Britain
Economy
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UK Pays Europe 15x Normal Rate for Emergency Electricity Amid Heatwave.

Britain’s electricity grid struggled this week due to surging demand and reduced domestic energy production, driven by the country’s ongoing heatwave and poor energy policies, forcing emergency power imports at extraordinary cost.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The British government has paid Europe 15 times the normal rate for emergency electricity imports as energy demand surges past domestic supply amid an ongoing heatwave. At the same time, it continues to block new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.
📺 DETAIL: The United Kingdom was hit by a record-breaking and ongoing heatwave this week. The British heat record for the month of June was broken for a third day in a row on Friday, with 36.9C recorded in Suffolk, southern England. The heatwave has caused a spike in demand for energy as the British public tries to stay cool and hydrated. In response, the National Energy System Operator (Neso) hurried to secure emergency energy suppliers as domestic generation fell short of demand and the nation’s power grid was plunged into crisis. On Wednesday evening, it was revealed that Britain paid almost £1,400 per megawatt hour for European electricity, approximately 1,600 percent above typical European rates and around 15 times normal wholesale prices. The emergency electricity imports, which mainly came from the Netherlands, totaled 2.3 gigawatts, costing an estimated £11 million for just one evening. Neso required permission from the European Union to import the emergency energy. The crisis was exacerbated by several factors, including reduced solar panel efficiency created by extreme heat, gas-fired power plants undergoing routine maintenance, and four of Britain’s nuclear reactors being offline for repairs or unplanned maintenance.
🎯 IMPACT: The energy crisis has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in British energy infrastructure. Critics have pointed to Neso’s failure to accurately predict demand and prepare ahead of time. Britain already has some of the highest energy costs in the developed world. As such, the crisis underscores both the priciness of British energy and the heatwave’s impact on the cost of living.
📺 FLASHBACK: Local councils have ordered Britons to remove air conditioning (AC) units from their homes to achieve Net Zero targets. Officials in London councils are enforcing a “cooling hierarchy” that treats AC as a last resort after passive measures like opening windows or using fans. Some residents have been told to permanently dismantle units already installed. Prior to his resignation, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was warned by President Donald J. Trump that he was failing on immigration and energy extraction, particularly with respect to North Sea oil and gas.

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June 26, 2026
Health
News

Teen Psychosis Spike Tied to Illegal Spice-Laced Vapes Sold to Kids.

A significant rise in teenage psychosis is being linked to vapes containing spice, a synthetic that mimics that effects of cannabis, prompting calls for further research and stricter enforcement in schools.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Spice-laced vapes have been linked to a spike in psychosis in teenagers, according to teachers and experts in the United Kingdom.
📰 DETAIL: Spice is a synthetic drug designed to mimic the effects of cannabis. The drug is used in vapes marketed to teenagers, often without their knowledge. While selling spice-laced vapes is illegal in Britain, carrying a sentence of up to 14 years of prison, research from the University of Bath indicates that up to 25 percent of vapes confiscated from schools contain spice. “In the last couple of years we’ve seen vaping take off so much, cigarettes are no longer an issue… We have had cases with students giving each other vapes where they don’t know what is in them but we suspect it has been spice,” said Lisa McCall, Headmistress at Wales High School in Rotherham, England. Despite laws against spiced-laced vapes, spice itself is unregulated. It can cause severe physical and psychological harm, especially to the developing brains of children, potentially causing early-onset psychosis, and worsening mental health and educational outcomes. In an interview, Dr. Hilary Reed, a consultant psychiatrist with the National Health Service (NHS), who typically sees one or two cases of teen psychosis annually, noted a rise to 10 cases throughout last year.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “It does appear that there’s an association between vapes containing spice and psychotic illness… We can’t definitely say this is causative but the evidence does suggest these vapes are a huge issue that definitely needs more research, because my concern here is are we seeing the beginning of what could be a nationwide increase in psychosis among young people,” said Dr. Reed.
🎯 IMPACT: Back in April, a 16-year-old student at Thomas Stone High School in Maryland was hospitalized after using a vape laced with THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis. The vape was obtained from another student.

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June 26, 2026
Crime
News

Trans Militants Assault ‘Detransitioners’ Filming in Seattle Park.

Two “detransitioners” were violently assaulted in Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park, allegedly by Antifa-linked transgenders, raising concerns about targeted violence.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Two “detransitioner” activists were attacked on the night of June 24 in Seattle‘s Cal Anderson Park by a group of masked individuals, reportedly transgenders aligned with Antifa. The victims, identified as Apostate Ari and attorney Hendrix, were filming peacefully when they were assaulted, with one allegedly targeted for wearing a red “Make Common Sense Great Again” hat resembling a MAGA hat.
📺 DETAIL: The victims say they were pepper-sprayed, punched, kicked, and robbed of personal property, including recording equipment and a cell phone, with Hendrix saying he was repeatedly kicked in the face and temporarily blinded by pepper spray. Police reports state video evidence shows one suspect restraining a victim before another deployed pepper spray, while a second video allegedly captures a victim being kicked in the head while on the ground. Ari also claimed responding officers warned that individuals perceived as critical of transgender ideology are frequently targeted in the area, though police have not publicly confirmed those remarks. Detectives are reviewing additional video footage and working to identify other individuals allegedly involved as the investigation continues.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “We were mobbed and attacked by Trantifa last night in Seattle. I was maced by like six different trans identified males, beaten all over, kicked in the face multiple times, and was completely blinded by being maced so many times in a row.” – Hendrix
🎯 IMPACT: The incident highlights a concerning trend of violence against those perceived as critical of transgender ideology. While one suspect was arrested, police declined to book him into jail.
📺 FLASHBACK: Cal Anderson Park was previously the site of the 2020 Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), a so-called protest area that saw significant violence and unrest.

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June 26, 2026
News

Alibaba Sues Pentagon Over ‘Chinese Military Company’ Designation.

Chinese tech giant Alibaba is challenging its inclusion on the Pentagon’s “Chinese military company” list, claiming the designation is baseless and damaging to its business operations.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Alibaba has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of War, challenging its inclusion on the Pentagon’s “Chinese military company” list. The company argues that the designation is unsupported by evidence and harms its U.S. business ventures.
📺 DETAIL: The company contends it has no ties to China’s military-civil fusion strategy and says its relationships with Chinese government agencies such as the State-Owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) are purely regulatory, not affiliative. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the lawsuit claims the designation has damaged Alibaba’s business by discouraging American partners and unlawfully restricting its ability to lobby the U.S. government. Another Chinese firm, WuXi AppTec, filed a similar legal challenge earlier this month. The Pentagon maintains the list identifies companies linked to China’s military-industrial complex, while Beijing has condemned the designations as unfair and discriminatory. In a retaliatory move, China this week added ten U.S. companies to its export control list, accusing Washington of weaponizing sanctions and blacklists to suppress Chinese businesses.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The relationship is no different from Alibaba’s dealings with United States government agencies. A regulator is not an affiliate,” Alibaba contended in its legal filing.
🎯 IMPACT: Alibaba claims the designation has caused significant financial harm by discouraging American business partners from working with the company.
📺 FLASHBACK: The “1260H List” was created in 2021 to address concerns about China’s military-civil fusion strategy, which integrates private sector companies into its military and intelligence operations. The list has been a point of contention between the U.S. and China since its inception.

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June 26, 2026
News
War

U.S. Bombs Iran After Cargo Ship Attack In Strait Of Hormuz.

The United States launched military strikes on Iranian targets in response to an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: The United States conducted military strikes against Iranian targets on Friday, following an Iranian attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations, as well as coastal radar sites.
📰 DETAIL: The U.S. strikes were reported by Iranian media, which noted a projectile striking near a pier in Sirik, southern Iran, and confirmed by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). “The unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces clearly violated the ceasefire. Furthermore, Iran’s dangerous behavior undermined freedom of navigation as commerce increasingly flows through the vital international trade corridor,” CENTCOM said of the reason for the U.S. strikes.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes against Iran, June 26, as a powerful response to yesterday’s attack on a commercial ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz.” – CENTCOM statement
🎯 IMPACT: The U.S. strikes are a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations, highlighting the ongoing volatility in the region and the potential for further conflict affecting global trade routes in spite of recent accords between Washington and Tehran.

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June 26, 2026
News
Politics

Newsom Calls for Federal Billionaire Tax, AI ‘Equity’ Fund.

California Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom has outlined a federal tax proposal targeting billionaires and AI-driven wealth, while rejecting a state-level wealth tax.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has proposed a national minimum tax on billionaires and a public equity fund to ensure Americans benefit from AI-driven economic growth. At the same time, he confirmed his opposition to a California ballot measure that would impose a state-level billionaire wealth tax.
📺 DETAIL: In an essay published on Substack, Newsom argued the nation’s wealthiest should pay at least the same effective tax rate as their workers, blaming tax loopholes and preferential treatment for widening inequality. He said a federal approach is necessary because billionaires can relocate to avoid state taxes and criticized the California proposal for dedicating most of its revenue to Medicaid instead of broader priorities such as education, housing, and child care. Newsom also proposed ending tax-free borrowing against appreciated assets, reforming inheritance rules ahead of an estimated $124 trillion generational wealth transfer, restoring corporate tax rates reduced in 2017, and closing offshore tax loopholes. He further called for an AI public equity fund to help finance worker retraining, enhanced unemployment benefits, universal child care, tuition-free higher education, and other social programs. The proposals come as the term-limited governor is widely viewed as a potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2028, with AI and economic inequality emerging as major issues in the current election cycle.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Today, the office worker can shoulder a higher tax rate than the heiress… But this system can be undone.” – Gavin Newsom
🎯 IMPACT: Newsom’s promotion of a federal wealth tax helps to mitigate his opposition to a state-level wealth tax, which is unpopular with left-wing Democrat activists whose support he may need to secure the 2028 presidential nomination.
📈 DATA: Newsom cited a $124 trillion generational wealth transfer over the next two decades as a key driver for reform, warning of the creation of a “permanent American aristocracy.” A recent YouGov/Economist poll found that 71 percent of Americans believe AI is advancing too quickly.

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June 26, 2026
Crime
NatSec
News

Terrorist Gets Soft Sentence for Plot to Bomb Targets Including Army-Navy Game, Pride Parade, and Nuclear Plants.

Muhyyee-Ud-din Abdul-Rahman has been sentenced for planning mass casualty terror attacks, with concerns raised over the adequacy of his prison term.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Muhyyee-Ud-din Abdul-Rahman, a 20-year-old based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to just 20 to 40 months in prison for plotting mass casualty attacks and building explosives.
🎯 IMPACT: The district attorney’s office expressed concerns that the sentence is too lenient, given the severity of the planned attacks. Abdul-Rahman planned to bomb high-profile targets such as the Valley Forge Military Academy, the Army-Navy game, the Philadelphia Pride Parade, multiple nuclear power plants, and a historically black university. He was initially facing 24 to 48 years in prison.
📰 DETAIL: Abdul-Rahman was arrested at 17 after authorities discovered his communications with al-Qaeda linked terrorists in Syria and his possession of bomb-making materials. He had planned to move to Syria to join the terrorists and had conducted extensive online searches for potential targets.
👀 FLASHBACK: The investigation began in March 2023, leading to his arrest in August of the same year, after authorities found bomb ingredients in his trash and evidence of his attempts to recruit others for his plans.

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June 26, 2026
Crime
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Mistrial Declared in Case of Alleged Palisades Fire Arsonist.

A deadlocked jury has led to a mistrial in the case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, who has been accused of starting the devastating 2025 Palisades Fire in California.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge declared a mistrial in the case of Jonathan Rinderknecht, who has been accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire in California.
📺 DETAIL: On Friday, jurors declared that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the trial of 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht. He faced charges of arson, malicious destruction by means of a fire and timber set aflame, with up to 45 years in prison. Rinderknecht pleaded not guilty to the charges. The jury was split between ten members favoring acquittal and two members favoring conviction. The jury also noted that members of the jury were unwilling to change their minds, resulting in a complete deadlock of the deliberation process. As a result of the deadlock, federal judge Anne Hwang officially declared a mistrial, citing concerns that any attempt to change the jurors’ minds carried a “risk of coercion.” Rinderknecht was accused of starting the Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history. The fire resulted in 12 deaths and caused significant damage to the Pacific Palisades and Malibu areas. Estimates suggest the fire caused $150 billion in damage and destroyed roughly 24,000 acres. Prosecutors alleged that Rinderknecht started a smaller fire in December 2024/January 2025 around the time of New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day, which smoldered before reigniting several days later.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “The court finds there is a manifest necessity to declare a mistrial because the jury is deadlocked… We have people on both sides that are dead set, unwavering, and unwilling to change their opinion.” – Judge Anne Hwang, reading a note from the jury
🎯 IMPACT: Prosecutors have already announced that they will retry the case. Prosecutors claim that Rinderknecht started the Palisades Fire out of hatred for the wealthy. “The Pacific Palisades neighborhood represented all of that,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney Danbee Kim, summarizing Rinderknecht’s alleged justification for starting the fire. This followed notes made by investigators while questioning the suspect. “[Rinderknecht] responded that it would be out of resentment of the rich enjoying their money as ‘we’re basically being enslaved by them,'” read the summary. In addition to allegedly expressing intense anti-capitalist sentiment, he shared content promoting leftist politics, environmental alarmism, and veganism on Facebook. 

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June 26, 2026
News
War

Rubio Unveils Israel-Lebanon Peace Framework, Cutting Out Iran-Backed Hezbollah.

A new framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the Trump administration, aims to pave the way for peace, excluding Hezbollah and its backers in Iran from the process.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, marking a “first step” toward peace after months of conflict involving Hezbollah. The deal was signed by the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States, Yechiel Leiter and Nada Hamadeh, respectively.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “In this performance-based trilateral framework agreement, Iran is out. Hezbollah is out. And the road to peace between Israel and Lebanon is in.” – Yechiel Leiter, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S.
🎯 IMPACT: The framework aims to restore Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity, with hopes of a permanent cessation of hostilities. Lebanon has been subject to intense air strikes, criticized as overly “vicious” by President Donald J. Trump, and ground incursions by Israeli forces, which are seeking to rout out Iran-backed Hezbollah forces in its northern neighbor. Notably, Lebanon’s official government has outlawed Hezbollah, but it has so far demonstrated little capacity to disarm it. The exclusion of Hezbollah from the trilateral talks poses significant challenges to the agreement’s success.
📰 DETAIL: Hezbollah has been launching drones and rockets into Israel from Lebanon, prompting an Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon and heavy air strikes, including on the capital of Beirut. The framework agreement, which excludes Hezbollah and Iran, follows several failed ceasefire attempts and aims to address the divergent priorities of both nations, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the disarmament of Hezbollah. Iran, which backs Hezbollah, has repeatedly suggested that it will not honor its peace deal with the U.S. if Israel continues to operate against its allies in Lebanon.

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June 26, 2026
History
News
Politics

Vance Praises Nixon, Says Watergate Would Be ‘12-Hour News Story’ in Modern Era.

Vice President J.D. Vance has defended the legacy of the late President Richard Nixon, quipping that the Watergate scandal that brought him down would be a “12-hour news story” in 2026.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Vice President J.D. Vance suggested that the Watergate scandal would be a “12-hour news story” in today’s media landscape, while praising the late President Richard Nixon.
📺 DETAIL: On Thursday, speaking at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, Vice President Vance defended the legacy of Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States. The Vice President argued that the Watergate scandal would be a “12-hour news story” if reported today, and expressed amazement that the scandal could have culminated in Nixon’s resignation from office. “I think Nixon’s historical legacy is enjoying a bit of a renaissance, and deservedly so… I joked that if Watergate happened tomorrow, it would be like a 12-hour news story. The idea that it took down a presidency is crazy.” The Vice President attributed Nixon’s downfall to the influence of the Deep State and favorably compared President Donald J. Trump to the late Republican, praising both as challengers to the political establishment. “If you look at the story of how the Deep State took down Richard Nixon, it is not all that different from what the same groups of people and institutions tried to do to Trump in the first Trump administration. There is a parallel.” The Watergate scandal revolved around a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in June 1972.
🎯 IMPACT: The Vice President’s remarks reflect a growing interest in Richard Nixon’s presidency and broader political career, decades after his resignation. It shows that an increasing number of Americans, including those in positions of authority and influence, now view the late Republic with a greater degree of nuance and even admiration, particularly for his foreign policy successes. Nixon won one of the most historic landslides in presidential history in 1972, defeating Democrat rival George McGovern after winning 60.7 percent of the popular vote and 49 of the 50 states. Nixon secured 520 electoral votes while McGovern secured only 17.
📺 FLASHBACK: In June 2025, it was revealed that President Trump was the only U.S. President since Richard Nixon in 1969 to record positive growth for blue-collar workers throughout the first five months since his election.

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June 26, 2026
News

Trump Blasts ‘Godless Communists’ Rising In Democrat Primaries: ‘Greatest Threat to Our Country Since Its Founding.’

President Trump has warned that recent Democrat primary wins by “godless Communists” represent “the Greatest Threat to our Country since its Founding 250 years ago!”

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump issued a statement condemning the recent primary victories of “godless Communists” in Democrat primaries on Truth Social on Friday, highlighting the threat they pose to the nation and Christianity.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “These are not social Democrats, these are hard core, godless Communists. This is the most serious threat to our Country since its existence 250 years ago. Isn’t it ironic, we’re celebrating a very important Birthday, and instead of speaking about Christ, Freedom, and Victories of all different kinds, we’re speaking about yet another threat to the Foundations of America. These ruthless Communists will attack all Religions but, in particular, Christianity – They always do.” – President Trump
📰 DETAIL: Trump’s statement follows recent New York primary wins for Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) backed candidates Claire Valdez, Aber Kawas, and Darializa Avila Chevalier, known for publicly criticizing black and Arab men for “fetishizing ugly colonizer [white] women,” in New York this week. This prompted longtime Democrat strategist James Carville to say on Wednesday that he is “done” with the Democrats if there is no “schism” with the far left. President Trump said on Friday that the Democrats are “afraid” to take on communist entryists, adding: “They’re not smart enough or tough enough to fight this plague. If they fought them the way they fight Republicans, or me, they’d be victorious, but they don’t have the courage to do so.”
🎯 IMPACT: Trump’s statement underscores the growing concern on the right about the growing influence of far-left ideologues within the Democratic Party.

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June 26, 2026
News
World

Plane Hits Beijing’s Biggest Skyscraper, CCP Censorship in Full Force.

Debris from a small aircraft was seen near Beijing’s tallest building after a small aircraft crashed into it, raising concerns as authorities remain silent on the incident and censor pictures and videos.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A small aircraft reportedly crashed into the CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, in Beijing’s Central Business District, leaving visible damage to China’s tallest skyscraper. Images and videos circulating online showed smoldering debris near the building and a hole or broken glass on one side of the structure. The authorities have made no official statement, and appear to be attempting to censor pictures and videos of the incident.
📍 WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on Friday in Beijing, China, at the CITIC Tower, which stands at 528 meters (1,732 feet) tall, making it the city’s tallest building.
📺 DETAIL: The Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported the incident, but the images and videos were quickly removed from the Internet in China. A heavy police presence, along with fire engines and ambulances, was observed at the scene of the incident. No official statement has been released by Chinese authorities regarding the cause or details of the crash as of the time of publication. Reports indicate that the police have closed some roads leading towards the skyscraper, and have been ordering people not to take pictures or videos and to delete any they have already taken.
🎯 IMPACT: The crash raises questions about aviation safety and security in China’s capital, and highlights the lack of transparency from the Chinese authorities following such incidents.

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Debris from a small aircraft was seen near Beijing's tallest building after a small aircraft crashed into it, raising concerns as authorities remain silent on the incident and censor pictures and videos.

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June 26, 2026
Crime
Immigration
UK

UK Airport Attacker Gets Light Sentence for Breaking Policewoman’s Nose.

A 21-year-old Muslim man has been sentenced to just three and a half years in prison for violently assaulting two female police officers and a Starbucks customer at Manchester Airport.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, from the rape gang hotspot Rochdale, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison after assaulting two female police officers and a Starbucks customer at Manchester Airport in July 2024. The violent incident began when Amaaz headbutted a man in a Starbucks cafe and escalated as officers attempted to arrest him.
📺 DETAIL: Amaaz was convicted last year at Liverpool Crown Court for assaulting Police Constable Lydia Ward, PC Ellie Cook, and the Starbucks customer. Muslims in Rochdale initially accused the police of racism and surrounded the local police station after the incident, based on partial footage showing an armed officer kicking Amaaz while he was being subdued. During Amaaz’s attack, PC Ward, who has since been promoted to Sergeant, suffered a broken nose. “I am the one who was injured, not you. You had the whole world listening to you, and you showed no remorse. Not one ounce,” Ward said in court of the aftermath of the assault, adding: “You allowed the public to feel sorry for you. You made out like we had done something wrong when all we were doing was our job.”
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Take away that I am a police officer. Look at me, standing here. “What do you see? I’ll tell you what you see. You see a female. A female who is 5’2” and at the time of the incident, I weighed no more than eight stone [112 pounds]. You are a male and you chose to attack me without a second thought. You chose to attack a female. You knocked me to the ground with one punch, with so much force you broke my nose… I look at myself now and I can see the difference in my face compared to how it was before this happened. You did that to me. You changed my face… I fear for the women in your life.” – Lydia Ward, addressing Amaaz in court
🎯 IMPACT: The sentence is relatively light, and Amaaz is highly unlikely to serve it in full, with almost all prisoners in Britain being eligible for early release.

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June 26, 2026
News

BREAKING: Bolton Pleads Guilty to Mishandling Classified Documents.

Former Trump adviser turned Trump critic John Bolton has admitted to mishandling classified information, potentially facing prison time.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: John Bolton, former National Security Adviser during the first Trump administration, has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information. The plea deal was made in a federal court in Greenbelt, Maryland, on Friday, and could result in a sentence ranging from probation to five years in prison.
📰 DETAIL: Bolton was initially charged with 18 counts, each carrying a potential 10-year sentence, for sharing over 1,000 pages of notes containing national security information with relatives lacking security clearance. These notes were intended for his memoir, The Room Where It Happened, published in 2020. The notes were later accessed by a hacker linked to Iran.
🎯 IMPACT: Bolton’s guilty plea marks a significant development in the case against the vocal critic of President Donald J. Trump, who had accused the America First leader of targeting political opponents when the case against him was announced. His plea deal likely reduces the severity of the charges, potentially limiting Bolton’s sentence to a maximum of five years and a $2.25 million fine.
💬  KEY QUOTE: “Today’s resolution ought to send a message to other public officials whom the public has entrusted with classified, national defense information. If you willfully mishandle these state secrets, the Department of Justice, led by the National Security Division, will investigate and prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.” – Hayden O’Byrne, Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division of the Department of Justice
📺 FLASHBACK: Bolton’s home in Bethesda, Maryland, and his office in Washington, D.C., were raided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in September 2025, with phones, computer equipment, and various documents seized. He was indicted the following month.

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June 26, 2026
Immigration
Media
News

Banned Film About Vigilante Hunting Down Migrant Rape Gang Released for Free Online.

The German-produced action-thriller Citizen Vigilante, starring Armie Hammer, has been released for free online, after the German government effectively banned it for portraying a man hunting down a migrant rape gang and other criminals.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Citizen Vigilante, a German-produced action-thriller starring Armie Hammer, has been made available for free on the social media platform X for 48 hours, racking up millions of views. This follows its effective banning in Germany, due to its focus on a white vigilante hunting down a migrant rape gang and similar, mostly foreign criminals.
📺 DETAIL: Directed by Uwe Boll, it follows Hammer as an American businessman who becomes a vigilante targeting violent criminals, rapists, and corrupt judges. Germany refused to grant the film a rating due to its anti-mass migration theme—the movie is “dedicated to the thousands of rape and murder victims in Europe who were betrayed by our legal system”—effectively preventing its release. Boll has described this as deliberate censorship, advertising it on social media as representing people who believe current migration policies in Europe and the United States have failed, and “the movie Hollywood doesn’t want you to see.”  Boll also said he cast Hammer, best known for his roles in Call Me By Your Name and The Social Network, because the actor had been “canceled and wanted to work” following sexual misconduct allegations made against him in 2021. Prosecutors in Los Angeles, California, declined to file charges against the actor in 2023. Hammer said earlier this month that he had received no acting offers for five years.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Citizen Vigilante represents 50 percent of the population who believe we cannot continue with these unbelievable, wrong migration policies in Europe and America.” – Uwe Boll
🎯 IMPACT: The film’s release has reignited debates over free speech, censorship, and immigration. Boll based it in part on a notorious case in Hamburg, Germany, in which a 15-year-old girl was gang raped by migrants in a public park, with eight out of nine of the rapists being allowed to walk free with suspended sentences in 2023. Hammer’s character in Citizen Vigilante tracks down a gang involved in a similar attack at the film’s conclusion.

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June 26, 2026
Health
News

East Palestine Residents Have Long-Term Health Issues Following Toxic Chemical Spill: Study.

A new study reveals that East Palestine residents exposed to chemicals from the February 2023 train derailment are showing signs of immune system responses and chronic inflammation, raising concerns about long-term health impacts.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: A peer-reviewed pilot study found that residents of East Palestine, Ohio, exposed to chemicals from the February 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment are exhibiting immune system responses, chronic inflammation, and altered blood markers. The study suggests their bodies are still fighting and repairing from toxic chemical exposures months after the incident.
📺 DETAIL: Jessica Boersma, an East Palestine city council member who lives less than a quarter mile from the crash site and spent significant time assisting first responders, said her blood tests reflected many of the study’s findings after she experienced symptoms including irregular menstrual cycles, elevated cortisol levels, throat irritation, and gallbladder pain. The derailment released hazardous chemicals, including vinyl chloride, after officials conducted a controlled burn to prevent a potential explosion. Residents reported lingering chemical odors and a range of health complaints. Researchers said the immune response observed is consistent with the body’s effort to repair damage from toxic exposure, though they added that the findings do not prove the derailment caused the changes or predict future illness. Other participants, including residents who evacuated early and remained away for several weeks, showed no evidence of immune system abnormalities. The research is part of a broader long-term study tracking the health of East Palestine residents and first responders following the chemical release.
💬 KEY QUOTE: “This pilot shows evidence that the bodies of those who lived in close proximity to the site were still fighting and repairing from a toxic exposure.” – Erin Haynes, a study co-author from the University of Kentucky
🎯 IMPACT: The findings raise concerns about long-term health implications for East Palestine residents and highlight gaps in research on how the human body responds to chemical exposures.
📺 FLASHBACK: In February 2023, dozens of Norfolk Southern train cars derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, leading to a controlled burn of vinyl chloride to prevent a major explosion. The incident released toxic chemicals into the environment, prompting an evacuation order and widespread health concerns among residents.

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June 26, 2026
News
UK

Farage’s Reform Party Sweeps Seven Special Elections in a Single Night.

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party won a string of local government by-elections (special elections) on Thursday, showing it is maintaining its momentum against the establishment Labour and Conservative parties.

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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK won seven local council by-elections (special elections) on Thursday, proving it retains significant momentum against the governing Labour Party and the formerly governing Conservatives (Tories).
💬 KEY QUOTE: “Labour is losing its grip, and the Conservatives are fading into irrelevance. Only Reform UK is moving forward. ” – Reform UK party statement
🎯 IMPACT: Reform’s victories underscore a growing disenchantment with Britain’s established political parties, which have dominated the country’s politics for a century. National polls show Reform consistently in first place or a close second in terms of voter support ahead of the next general election, which much be held by 2029 but could be called earlier.
📰 DETAIL: Reform took seats from both Labour and the Conservatives, breaking new ground in certain areas. In St Helens Town Centre, for instance, Reform UK won with almost 40 percent of the vote, having not even run a candidate the last time the seat was contested in 2022. Reform’s strong performance in the council by-elections suggests that a convincing victory for Labour’s Andy Burnham in a parliamentary by-election last week is not translating into a significant spike in national support for the governing party.
👀 FLASHBACK: In the local elections of May, Reform UK won 1,451 council seats and took control of 14 councils, marking a significant breakthrough in areas traditionally dominated by Labour and the Conservatives. This victory precipitated a coup within Labour against Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who has since announced his resignation.

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