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WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
✍️ Trump signs bill ending the government shutdown. President Trump signed legislation on Wednesday to reopen the government after a 40-day funding lapse, the longest in US history. The bill funds the government through January 30 and extends SNAP benefits through September for 42 million Americans.
👨💻 Latest Trump-Epstein email dump falls flat. Newly released emails from House Democrats suggest Jeffrey Epstein claimed Trump knew about his trafficking operation, yet sworn testimony from victim Virginia Giuffre made clear that Trump had no involvement. Democrats are now implying that Giuffre lied under oath.
🪪 President Trump defends the use of H-1B visas. President Trump argued for bringing in foreign workers, saying the US lacks people with “certain talents” for specialized jobs. This defense ignited outrage among some conservatives who argue it is a betrayal of native-born American workers.
⚖️ Federal judge orders release of hundreds of illegals. US District Judge Jeffrey Cummings ordered ICE to release 615 illegal migrants arrested during a recent crackdown in Illinois. The ruling states the detentions violated a 2022 settlement agreement that restricts warrantless arrests in the Chicago area.
INSIDER RADAR
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said the House will vote next week on whether to release all the Epstein files.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced that China has agreed to ban several precursor chemicals used to produce fentanyl.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that October's jobs and inflation reports will likely not be released due to the government shutdown.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained that President Trump’s plan for H-1B visas involves bringing workers to the US temporarily to train American workers.
HOAX TRACKER
Media distorts the scope of a Supreme Court gay marriage case
Major media outlets framed the Court’s refusal to hear Kim Davis’s appeal as a reaffirmation of same-sex marriage rights. In reality, her petition only focused on First Amendment and tort liability questions — not actually overturning Obergefell v. Hodges — a key detail left out of much of the coverage.
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QUICK AND IMPORTANT
Massachusetts State Police arrested 56 people in a three-day child exploitation sting.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) former chief of staff was arrested on 23 federal charges, including conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud.
A staffer for Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) allegedly posed as an attorney to secure the release of a repeatedly deported illegal migrant.
A pro-life group announced an $80 million spending plan targeting battleground Senate seats in the 2026 midterms.
The most clicked link in our last newsletter was a Utah judge approving a map favoring Democrats.
INSIDER EXCLUSIVE
Heritage Foundation drama splits conservatives
The Heritage Foundation is the pre-eminent think tank in the American conservative movement. And last week, it split wide open…
THE MAIN STORY
TPUSA tour rocked by Antifa violence
_WHAT’S HAPPENING_
A Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley erupted into violence Monday night as Antifa thugs and others clashed with police and attendees, leaving several injured. This took place two months to the day since TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated.
Hosted by comedian Rob Schneider and Christian author Dr. Frank Turek, this event was the final stop of TPUSA’s “American Comeback Tour.”
_THE FACTS_
TPUSA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet said Antifa “blocked our campus tour stop with tear gas, fireworks, and glass bottles.”
Communist protesters held a sign saying, “Drown fascism in a sea of resistance,” near a pile of bloody “Freedom” t-shirts — the same one Charlie Kirk was wearing when he was murdered.
A Kirk supporter selling “Freedom” t-shirts was attacked by a protester, as onlookers chanted, “F*** you fascist.”
Protesters also chanted, “F*** your dead homie,” referring to Kirk.
Police reported multiple arrests, including one for battery and others for breaching barricades.
DOJ Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon confirmed a federal civil rights and anti-terrorism probe is underway.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating the “violent riots.”
The group “By Any Means Necessary” (BAMN) organized the protest and is linked to the nonprofit “United for Equality and Affirmative Action Legal Defense Fund.”
BAMN’s leaders have affiliations with communist and Trotskyist organizations.
_OUR INSIGHTS _
The violence perpetrated against the Right at UC Berkley proves that Antifa and many on the Left want conservatives dead, not just out of the public square. The willingness to celebrate the assassination of Charlie Kirk and then attack those honoring him shows how far beyond debate this has gone.
The question remains what the Trump administration will do about it. Although President Trump has signed orders cracking down on Antifa and AG Pam Bondi has opened an investigation against the rioters, it’s clear that these threats are not deterring them.
_JOIN THE DISCUSSION_
Should conservatives scale back events due to threats of violence?
BIAS SPOTTER
How left and right outlets frame the violence at the TPUSA event
_LEFT_
Event uninterrupted: The New York Times reported that the Turning Point event, attended by over 900 people, “went on safely, successfully and without disruption,” despite the violent clashes. The New York Times
Protests largely peaceful: Politico described the demonstration as involving at least 150 “angry but largely peaceful protesters,” while acknowledging that some skirmishes did take place. Politico
_RIGHT_
Federal terrorism task force involved: The Daily Wire reported the investigation is being led by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, with Attorney General Pam Bondi calling Antifa an “existential threat to our nation.” The Daily Wire
Campus security failure: The Center Square argued that the Justice Department investigation will examine whether UC Berkeley violated federal civil rights by failing to protect conservative speakers. The Center Square
_THE DAILY DEBATE_
POLLS RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY
How do you feel about the future of the Republican Party?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 ☀️ Optimistic (605)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🌧️ Pessimistic (273)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ 🤔 Unsure (408)
☀️ Optimistic: “I'm always hoping that we can get back to a place where common-sense conservatism lives again. The Republican Party is the only hope for that.” — Jim
🌧️ Pessimistic: “With the rise in antisemitism, I’m doubtful the party will last, unfortunately.” — Stefani
🤔 Unsure: “The Republicans focus so much on infighting instead of uniting for what’s best for the country. If they would pull together on the things the party agrees on, we could really make America great again.” — Emily
_POP QUIZ_
Today’s newsletter was written by Brandon Goldman, Anthony Constantini, and Ariel David. We scoured 100s of sources to bring you stories and insights you won’t find in the mainstream media.
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