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Supreme Court Deals Blow to Trump Immigration Push in Huge Ruling
Patriot Brief Court decision: SCOTUS declined to block a lower court ruling allowing immigration judges to challenge a federal policy restricting their public speech. Case context: The National Association of Immigration Judges sued, claiming the policy violates the First Amendment. Next steps: The case returns to the trial court for further fact-finding before the Supreme…
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South Carolina Town Defies Mayor, Keeps Nativity Scene Up Despite Removal Order
Patriot Brief Mayor order challenged: The mayor of Mullins, SC, asked for a Nativity scene to be removed from public property over church-state concerns. Committee stands firm: The Mullins Beautification Committee refused to comply and kept the display in place. Community support: Local residents and council members backed keeping the Nativity scene as part of…
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Trump Unveils Supercharged “Golden Fleet” Battleships Bigger and Deadlier Than Ever
Patriot Brief New class announced: President Trump says the U.S. will build new battleships as part of a “Golden Fleet.” Scale and power: The proposed Trump-class ships are described as the largest and most powerful surface combatants since WWII. Future expansion: The plan could grow to 20–25 ships, beginning with two currently approved vessels. America’s…
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Trans Convict Who Executed His Parents Converts to Islam, Asks for Death Penalty
Patriot Brief Conversion noted: A Utah murderer who fatally shot his parents says he converted to Islam while incarcerated and believes he deserves the death penalty. Sentencing delivered: Despite his request for execution, the court sentenced him to 25 years to life for the murders and additional assault charges. Mental health issues referenced: Attorneys cited…
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Governor Sanders Fires Back: “Christmas Is the Birth of Jesus, Period”
Patriot Brief Proclamation challenged: The Freedom From Religion Foundation said Arkansas’ Christmas proclamation violates the Constitution. Sanders responded: Gov. Sanders rejected the demand, saying Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Defense of faith: Sanders argued acknowledging faith and celebrating other traditions shows respect for diverse communities. When secular critics try to cancel Christmas, Arkansas…
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“This Is Not Medicine”: HHS Targets Transgender Procedures for Minors
Patriot Brief Rules proposed: HHS announced regulations that would block hospitals receiving Medicare or Medicaid funds from performing transgender procedures on minors. Medical leaders speak: Top federal health officials cited risks including infertility, bone loss and psychological harm. Personal testimony shared: Detransitioner Chloe Cole described permanent damage from procedures she underwent as a minor. The…
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Feds Say Tennessee Pileup Suspect Was Illegal Immigrant With New York CDL
Patriot Brief Suspect identified: Federal officials say Yisong Huang, accused in a fatal Tennessee pileup, illegally entered the U.S. in 2023. License obtained: Authorities say Huang received a commercial driver’s license in New York after being released and granted work authorization. Charges filed: Huang was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter following the multi-vehicle crash.…
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Dem Senator Pushes Assault Weapons Ban After Pistol Attack That Had No Assault Weapon
Patriot Brief Attack under investigation: A shooting occurred inside a Brown University classroom involving a 9mm pistol. Policy response posted: Sen. Peter Welch called for an assault weapons ban and expanded gun laws on social media days after the attack. Details unclear: At the time, authorities had not released information about how the firearm was…
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Second Doctor Sentenced in Matthew Perry Death Case – No Prison Time
Patriot Brief Sentence handed down: Dr. Mark Chavez received home confinement, supervised release, and community service after pleading guilty to ketamine distribution conspiracy. Role in the case: Chavez supplied ketamine to another doctor who provided it to Matthew Perry, though it was not the fatal dose. Other defendants: Additional defendants have been sentenced or are…
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Bombshell Emails Show FBI Warned Biden DOJ Against Mar-A-Lago Raid
Patriot Brief Emails set for release: The FBI is expected to turn over internal emails to Congress detailing objections to the Mar-A-Lago raid. Probable cause questioned: Agents reportedly warned the Biden Justice Department that probable cause had not been established. Oversight intensifies: The disclosure comes ahead of a scheduled deposition from former special counsel Jack…
