WHAT WE'RE WATCHING
1. 🇮🇪 Ireland erupts over migrant assault. Irish police arrested 23 people following violent protests outside a hotel housing migrants. The clashes came after reports that a 10-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by an African migrant under a deportation order. Ireland currently spends €1 billion yearly to house migrants amid a national housing crisis.
2. 🇩🇪 Germany reports nearly 3M migrant crimes. Police data show migrants have committed upwards of 2.8 million crimes since Former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s 2015 open border policy. Migrants make up one-third of violent offenses despite being one-fifth of the population.
3. 🇷🇺 Trump’s sanctions force Europe off Russian oil. President Trump imposed sanctions on major oil producers Lukoil and Rosneft, forcing Europe to cut its reliance on Russian oil — a move many EU nations have struggled to achieve on their own.
4. 🇯🇵 Japan’s new leader shifts the country right. Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae plans to expand defense ties with the US, raise military spending, and cut taxes. She is expected to meet President Trump next week to discuss trade and security, signaling a sharp conservative turn in Tokyo.
INSIDER RADAR
A Marine Corps general’s warning
Insiders behind the paywall: Eric Smith, Marco Rubio, Jaimeson Greer, and Keir Starmer.
THE MAIN STORY
China looms above the US-Venezuela conflict
_WHAT’S HAPPENING_
The US has deployed to the region 10,000 military personnel, eight Navy ships, F-35 fighters, B-1 and B-52 bombers, and, just recently, a carrier strike group.
China has funneled over $60 billion into Venezuela through loans and secret mining deals, securing access to gold, coltan, and other critical minerals…
Exclusive analysis and uncensored facts behind the paywall: US military action in and around Venezuela, China’s involvement in the country, and the real reason why the US may be launching this offensive.
MEDIA BIAS SPOTTER
How left and right outlets frame the Irish protests
Mentioned behind the paywall: The Guardian, TIME, Fox News, and Breitbart.
_THE DAILY DEBATE_
📊 Why do you think the US is escalating with Venezuela?
POLLS RESULTS FROM YESTERDAY
Who would you back in a 2028 primary?
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🦅 JD Vance (924)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🇺🇸 Marco Rubio (284)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 🤔 Unsure (313)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 💬 Other (62)
🦅 JD Vance: “He has shown more of the qualities I believe we need.” — Madelyn
🇺🇸 Marco Rubio: “Rubio has much more time and experience in government and is an outstanding ambassador as Secretary of State.” — Jim
💬 Other: “Thomas Massie.” — Jared
_POP QUIZ_
President Trump is meeting with which nation's prime minister next week?
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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