Former US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has been appointed a visiting scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He opened the US borders for four years and got away with it. It now appears he has received his award for doing so, and the reward comes from foreign enemies. The Carnegie […] The post Globalists, Soros, CCP, Reward Mayorkas for Opening US Borders appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The Trump administration quietly sent thousands of Starlink terminals to Iran in an effort to keep civilians connected to the outside world as the Islamic Republic brutally cracked down on anti-regime protests, according to a new report. The development comes as the United States builds up military assets in the Middle East and continues negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear program. According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. officials said 6,000 terminals were smuggled into Iran in January, following the regime’s internet blackout and deadly crackdown on protesters. While President Donald Trump was reportedly aware of the broader effort to expand connectivity for Iranians, officials said it is unclear whether he personally authorized the covert initiative. The satellite systems were part of a broader purchase of nearly 7,000 units acquired in recent months after officials redirected funding from other internet-access initiatives for Iran, according to the WSJ. Starlink, operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, enables users to access the internet through satellite connectivity even when authoritarian regimes attempt to censor or completely shut down traditional networks. Although owning a Starlink terminal is illegal in Iran and can carry severe penalties, including a multi-year prison sentence, tens of thousands of Iranians are believed to possess the devices and use them to bypass regime firewalls and communicate more freely. Following the protests, Iranian authorities reportedly searched homes and rooftops for Starlink terminals. Before Iran carried out the crackdown that some estimates say left as many as 36,000 people dead, Trump had warned the regime not to target protesters, threatening that the United States was “locked and loaded” and would “come to their rescue.” Trump also assured protesters that “help is on its way,” and analysts said more Iranians took to the streets expecting U.S. support, including potential airstrikes on government and military targets, the WSJ reported. Despite the warning, Iranian authorities proceeded, and videos emerged of protesters being gunned down and run over. In the aftermath, Trump shifted his focus toward pressuring the regime to enter a nuclear deal, warning that Iran’s Islamic leadership would face severe “consequences if they don’t make a deal” on its nuclear program. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met for a three-hour session at the White House on Wednesday, with Trump saying “nothing definitive” was reached and that he plans to continue negotiations with Iran. “There was nothing definitive reached other than I insisted that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a deal can be consummated,” Trump said. “If it can, I let the Prime Minister know that will be a preference.” If an agreement is not reached, Trump added, “we will just have to see what the outcome will be,” referencing Iran’s prior failure to reach a deal last year, when the United States deployed military pressure against its nuclear program. “That did not work well for them,” Trump said. “Hopefully, this time they will be more reasonable and responsible.”

The DailyWire+ series “The Pendragon Cycle” received high praise from “Pulp Fiction” screenwriter Roger Avary, who said he was “completely blown away.” “These days, you almost don’t know… where to find television. And that’s because you can find it anywhere,” the 60-year-old Academy Award winner told Joe Rogan during a podcast appearance. He added that big studios are no longer dominating the industry and that smaller, independent studios are making superior content.  “The mainstay producers of it, the studios … they’re no longer reliable in producing quality television. And so suddenly we see stuff rising out of places that are completely unexpected … this was produced by The Daily Wire of all places.” “And this is good?” Rogan inquired about the series. “This is better!” Avary replied, “I have a very high watermark for Arthurian mythology. Like to me, [the 1981 drama] ‘Excalibur’ is the high watermark. And this really went there …” The producer and screenwriter admitted he had a “chip on his shoulder” when he started watching “Pendragon” and expected not to like it. But he was impressed not just with the quality, but with how it didn’t come from a major studio. “They did it on a microbudget, effectively. They made something that… kind of reinvents the mythology and they do it like proper television, where you kind of love the characters, and they weave an entire reality and universe that is just fantastic. And it’s done for very, very little…”  Avary added, “They’re spending billions making these ‘Lord of the Rings’ things, and nobody cares, they’re just awful to watch. In the meantime, these guys, without anyone paying attention, cranked this out. I’ve only seen four episodes of it, but I am completely blown away by it!” “This is, to me, as good as classic television,” he added. Oscar-winning screenwriter @AVARY gives massive praise to ‘The Pendragon Cycle’ on @joerogan: “They’re spending billions making these ‘Lord of the Rings’ things…and they’re just awful to watch…In the meantime, these guys…cranked this out…I am like completely blown away… pic.twitter.com/guviJGswqe — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) February 11, 2026 “The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin” is an epic fantasy series based on Stephen R. Lawhead’s award-winning novels. WATCH THE PENDRAGON CYCLE ON DAILYWIRE+ The saga unfolds in the aftermath of Roman-occupied Britain, where the seeds of Christianity are beginning to take root in the wake of overwhelming spiritual and physical darkness. Barbarian invaders threaten to lay claim to the Island of the Mighty, and only those with faith in the true God will prevail.  Against this perilous backdrop, Merlin emerges not as the wizard we remember from typical Arthurian retellings that lean on medieval imagery and rote chivalry, but as a complex prophetic figure caught in a world of spiritual warfare, political chaos, and the dawn of Western civilization. The series was filmed across Hungary, Italy, and the Danube River valley. Multiple production diaries provided fans a glimpse of the endless challenges and the grand scope of the production, including the costumes, the stunning locations, and the epic battle scenes that take place during the series. Watch the 7-part series “The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin” now — only on DailyWire+. New episodes every Thursday.

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked War Secretary Pete Hegseth from stripping Arizona Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of his rank and military pay. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Richard Leon, appointed by former President George W. Bush, comes after Hegseth censured Kelly over the video he helped produce with five other Democrats urging military members to disobey “illegal orders.” In response, Kelly sued Hegseth, arguing that his First Amendment rights were violated. In the 29-page ruling, Judge Leon wrote that Kelly’s First Amendment defense “is likely to succeed on merits,” adding, “This Court has all it needs to conclude that Defendants have trampled on Senator Kelly’s First Amendment freedoms and threatened the constitutional liberties of millions of military retirees.” Leon said Hegseth’s argument “that military servicemembers enjoy less vigorous First Amendment protections” due to their obligations to the country has never been applied to “retired servicemembers” by a court. “This Court will not be the first to do so!” Leon added. Leon’s ruling means that the War Department cannot proceed with its actions against Kelly as the court continues to consider the case. Kelly, a retired Navy officer and astronaut, ripped Hegseth and President Donald Trump after Leon’s ruling was released. “Today a federal court made clear Pete Hegseth violated the Constitution when he tried to punish me for something I said. This is a critical moment to show this administration they can’t keep undermining Americans’ rights,” Kelly said. “I also know this might not be over yet, because Trump and Hegseth can’t admit when they are wrong.” The Daily Wire reached out to the Pentagon for comment. In the video, the Democrats said the Trump administration “is pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens.” “Like us, you all swore an oath to protect and defend this Constitution,” the Democratic lawmakers told U.S. service members. “Right now, the threats to our Constitution aren’t just coming from abroad, but from right here at home.” The Trump administration labeled the video as “seditious,” with President Trump suggesting the Democrats’ behavior was “punishable by DEATH.” Trump later clarified that he was not calling for the Democrats to be executed, but added, “I think they’re in serious trouble.” When the War Department launched its review of Kelly’s participation in the video last November, it cited a military code that makes it a crime “to interfere with, impair, or influence the loyalty, morale, or discipline of the military or naval forces of the United States” and “to cause insubordination, disloyalty, mutiny, or refusal of duty by any member of the military or naval forces of the United States.” The Justice Department also sought to bring charges against all six Democrats involved, but earlier this week, a federal grand jury declined to sign off on an indictment. The other Democrats involved in the controversial video include Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, Rep. Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire, and Reps. Chrissy Houlahan and Chris Deluzio of Pennsylvania. All of the Democrats who helped make the video are military veterans or former members of the intelligence community. The video was released as Democrats — and some Republicans — condemned President Trump’s authorization of strikes against suspected drug runners in the Caribbean Sea.

The Olympic Winter Games have been a roller coaster of emotions for Team USA. There have been wins and losses and tragic accidents. Participating in the games is a lifelong goal for so many athletes, but only the best in the world make it there. That in and of itself is an incredible feat that we know they’ll never forget. Of course, winning a medal is pretty darn amazing, too. Team USA alpine skier Breezy Johnson won gold in the women’s downhill race, but that’s not the only bling she’s taking home from Milano Cortina. Breezy’s boyfriend, Connor Watkins, proposed with a gorgeous rock. Connor Watkins Was at the Finish Line Waiting to Propose to Breezy Johnson Connor Watkins was waiting for Breezy Johnson at the finish line of the Super-G, ready to propose. Breezy didn’t finish the race after a crash, but we imagine she was out of her mind when she saw Connor. The newly engaged Connor told NBC News he’d planned to propose at the Olympics for a year. His dream was to be waiting at the finish line, and it all came together perfectly. Breezy Johnson told NBC News she’d dreamed of an engagement and a gold medal at the Olympics. “I mean, that was my hope!” she said. “But it’s definitely a lot more crazy with everything just happening all at once, and the reality of it is so different than the way you imagined, and so much better.” Fans loved seeing Connor get down on one knee to propose to Breezy. “That is so sweet. May you never ever lose that feeling for one another!” A fan wished. “Okay, that really rocks! How many people win a Gold medal and get engaged at the same Olympics? How very special,” another person agreed. “Thank you for sharing this. Congrats!!! Rock On!” Congratulations to Connor and Breezy. May your love be filled with nothing but gold medal moments. This story’s featured image is by Al Bello/Getty Images

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