Broadway actress Patti LuPone called for the complete and utter destruction of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The woke performer is disgusted over changes made under President Donald Trump‘s administration. In an interview with The New Yorker, LuPone said the “Trumpified Kennedy Center should get blown up,” repeating the phrase multiple […] The post Actress Wants the Kennedy Center Blown Up appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

America’s universities are under siege—not by declining test scores or curriculum battles, but by a surge of fraudulent foreign student applications. Under President Biden’s watch, dangerous visa loopholes are turning colleges into easy entry points for illegal immigration, threatening both national security and the credibility of U.S. higher education. Fraud Running Wild in America’s Universities Investigators say some universities are reporting up to 65% of international student applications as fraudulent, particularly from countries like India and Bangladesh. At Portland State University, officials saw an explosion of foreign applications—only to find that most of the admitted students never even showed up. A deeper look revealed that many applications were filled with fake transcripts, counterfeit documents, and even made-up identities. Corrupt foreign agents have turned student visas into a black-market racket, reserving slots only to flip them for cash. These operations are flooding the system with junk applications, overwhelming admissions offices, and turning America’s schools into unwitting accomplices in global immigration fraud. Biden’s Open Border Policies Fuel the Loophole Under the Biden administration, immigration enforcement has been neutered—and foreign nationals have taken notice. Curricular Practical Training (CPT) programs, originally meant to give students real-world work experience, have become backdoor job programs for foreign workers who skip the H-1B visa process entirely. 100 DAYS OF FAKE NEWS HOAXES & THE TRUTH! Since President Donald J. Trump took office 100 days ago, it has been a nonstop deluge of hoaxes and lies from Democrats and their allies in the Fake News suffering from terminal cases of Trump Derangement Syndrome. In no particular… — Republican Party of New Mexico (@NewMexicoGOP) April 30, 2025 Many students enter through respected institutions, only to immediately transfer to diploma mills offering “day-one CPT”—a policy that lets them start working immediately with little oversight. Cleveland State University officials confirm this tactic is widespread, as students chase easier job access rather than legitimate education, leaving hardworking Americans behind in their own job market. Trump Exposed It. Biden Enables It. The Trump administration’s “University of Farmington” sting proved just how deep this problem runs. That fake university operation caught hundreds abusing the system, and exposed the vulnerability of our immigration infrastructure. But since Biden took office, there’s been little appetite to enforce the law. A MUST READ EXPOSE BY BLOOMBERG Shameful how @JustinTrudeau immigration policy is resulting in the horrible treatment of foreign workers in this country. @theJagmeetSingh is as much to blame for supporting the introduction of that policy. It is a complete and utter shit… — Martin Pelletier (@MPelletierCIO) August 15, 2024 Rather than fix the system, liberal education groups are brushing off the data, more concerned with appeasing foreign recruitment firms than safeguarding America’s values. “The system is cracking,” one immigration analyst said. “This isn’t about learning anymore—it’s about gaming the system to get into the U.S. by any means necessary.” If we don’t tighten oversight of shady transfer programs, crack down on foreign recruitment scams, and restore Trump-era enforcement policies, our student visa program will continue to be a Trojan horse for unchecked immigration. America’s education system should not be a gateway for fraud. It should be a sacred institution for those who come to learn—not to cheat, lie, and exploit Biden’s weak policies. Sources: How Student Visas Became the New Trojan Horse for Immigration Fraud – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics Alleged Abuse of the U.S. Student Visa System: A Fact-Based Response | NAFSA

Minnesota’s Democrat Governor Tim Walz tried to mock Texas by inviting its residents to relocate to his so-called “free state”—but Senator Ted Cruz fired back with a reality check that left Walz reeling. From riots and rising crime to mask mandates and gun grabs, Cruz exposed the liberal failures that turned Minnesota into a cautionary tale, not a sanctuary. Cruz Calls Out Walz: “You Let Your State Burn” When Walz boasted that Texans should flee to Minnesota for more “freedom,” Ted Cruz scorched him with one brutal line: “Tim, you let your state burn to the ground as you opened a hotline to encourage Minnesotans to snitch on each other for not wearing a mask.” Cruz was referencing the George Floyd riots, where Minneapolis descended into chaos under Walz’s watch. Instead of restoring law and order, Walz stood by as radicals torched businesses and terrorized neighborhoods. Meanwhile, his administration urged citizens to report neighbors over minor COVID violations. That’s not freedom—it’s soft tyranny. Gun Control Push Hijacks Personal Tragedy Walz doubled down during the Vice Presidential debate, using a personal story about his son witnessing a shooting to push red flag laws and expanded background checks. But JD Vance cut through the emotion with facts, showing that disarming law-abiding Americans isn’t the answer. NEW reminder that 5-years ago tonight, Gov. Tim Walz ordered the Minneapolis Third Police Precinct abandoned and surrendered to a Black Lives Matter mob who burned it to the ground. Walz was and always will be a complete coward. pic.twitter.com/IScpKJFW0g — Dapper Detective (@Dapper_Det) May 28, 2025 “I’m sorry about what your son went through,” Vance said. “But let’s talk about mental health, school security, and the real root causes of violence.” Vance stayed grounded in conservative solutions, while Walz tried to leverage tragedy for more gun control. Democrats Pour Millions into Texas, Still Can’t Beat Cruz With Walz’s name being floated for a 2028 presidential run, his sudden attacks on Texas and Republicans appear calculated. But Texans aren’t buying it. Senate Democrats are pouring millions into Congressman Colin Allred’s campaign to try to flip Cruz’s seat in 2024. But despite the media hype, Cruz maintains a steady lead and the Cook Political Report still ranks the race as “Likely Republican.” First it was Tim Walz “code talker.” Now it’s $20 million to “study” men. The Dems are truly lost when it comes to dudes who just want to be dudes. pic.twitter.com/EOSUA6jQxJ — Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) May 28, 2025 Meanwhile, Attorney General Ken Paxton continues defending Texans’ gun rights, vowing to challenge the Texas Supreme Court’s decision allowing the State Fair of Texas to ban firearms. “This case is not over,” Paxton promised. “Texas law clearly protects the right to bear arms—and I’ll keep fighting to make sure that doesn’t stop at the fairgrounds.” From calling ICE agents a “modern-day Gestapo” to being tied to a pandemic-era nonprofit fraud scandal, Tim Walz’s record is anything but clean. His invitation to Texans wasn’t just tone-deaf—it was delusional. Texans know what real freedom looks like. It’s lower taxes, law and order, constitutional rights, and leaders who don’t let their cities burn. No wonder Ted Cruz’s takedown hit so hard—because every word was true. Sources: Walz Shared A Story During The VP Debate That Earned Even Vance’s Sympathy Democrats invest new money into Allred campaign as Texas Senate race against Cruz becomes more competitive Tim Walz Invites Texans to ‘Flee’ to the ‘Free’ State of Minnesota, Ted Cruz Shuts Him Down – RedState

President Trump’s administration has dramatically overhauled the nation’s COVID-19 vaccine guidance, restricting shots to seniors and high-risk individuals only. FDA Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the change, signaling a seismic shift toward medical freedom and scientific accountability. A Victory for Common Sense and Parental Rights The new policy ends universal recommendations and demands strict evidence standards for any new or updated COVID vaccines—especially for younger, healthy Americans. Under the new rules, pharmaceutical companies must conduct placebo-controlled trials to justify shots for low-risk groups, effectively gutting the former blanket approach. The change aligns the U.S. with countries like Sweden and Denmark, which long ago scaled back COVID vaccination for healthy youth. What was once labeled “misinformation” is now federal policy—proof that conservatives who questioned the rushed mandates were right all along. MAHA Report: Time to Rethink the Childhood Vaccine Schedule The Making America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission Report, released May 22, 2025, added fuel to the fire by calling for a full review of the U.S. childhood vaccine schedule. It criticized Big Pharma’s influence on public health decisions and warned of potential long-term risks to children exposed to multiple vaccines without rigorous safety review. https://t.co/qM2MqvjRig — AMAC (@AMACforAmerica) May 21, 2025 Though some on the Left demanded a full ban on mRNA vaccines, Kennedy and Makary chose a strategic path, tightening standards and letting science—not politics—drive future decisions. Supporters say this is the first step in unwinding the aggressive mandates and censorship that defined the COVID era. Trump Keeps His Promise to Restore Medical Freedom This landmark policy marks another key fulfillment of Trump’s 2024 campaign pledge to return power to patients and parents. During Biden’s presidency, Americans faced job losses, social ostracism, and censorship for refusing the jab—even as concerns about side effects and efficacy grew louder. Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) and as Chief Medical Advisor to President Biden during Covid-19, today testified to Congress about Covid vaccines and Covid’s origin. "The first iteration of vaccines… pic.twitter.com/0speKyEmHb — Michael Shellenberger (@shellenberger) June 4, 2024 Now, the FDA and HHS are forcing Big Pharma to prove safety and necessity for every shot. A May 2025 New England Journal of Medicine article, authored by FDA officials, laid the groundwork by admitting the obvious: COVID is most dangerous to the elderly—not to healthy young adults or children. This policy correction isn’t just a win for conservatives. It’s a national course correction, and proof that Trump is restoring integrity and liberty to America’s broken public health system. Sources: How Could FDA’s New Guidance Affect COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage in the U.S.? | KFF Dr. Malone: Trump admin takes step in right direction with new COVID shot guidance – LifeSite

Elon Musk’s government reform crusade has come to an unexpected halt after just 130 days, as the tech mogul stepped down from his post as head of President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The departure follows Musk’s public frustration with a massive spending bill he says directly contradicted his mission to slash federal waste. Musk Slams “Big Beautiful Bill” as Budget Buster Musk had pledged to cut $1 trillion in government bloat, but says he was blindsided by a Trump-backed tax-and-spend package that expanded the deficit. “A bill can be big or it can be beautiful,” Musk said, “but I don’t know if it can be both.” Though Musk maintained a respectful tone in his resignation post, thanking Trump for the opportunity, his exit makes clear the billionaire had grown frustrated with Washington’s resistance to real reform. Conservative lawmakers like Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin voiced sympathy, admitting even the most brilliant private-sector minds get dragged down by D.C.’s bureaucratic inertia. DOGE Cuts Praised and Criticized In just four months, Musk’s DOGE initiative claims to have identified $160 billion in waste, slashing unnecessary contracts and trimming bloated payrolls. But critics argue the effort could backfire, potentially costing $135 billion in lost productivity and eventual rehiring. ELON MUSK: "I really haven't been involved in politics until recently, I really just wanted to build technology. But I came to the conclusion that we're really at a fork in the road of destiny of America and the western world, perhaps of civilization as a whole." pic.twitter.com/cVZVcscAwJ — DogeDesigner (@cb_doge) March 29, 2025 Despite the controversy, the Trump administration is preparing a rescission package based on DOGE’s findings, aiming to make permanent cuts to foreign aid and non-essential programs. The president has not yet commented publicly on Musk’s exit but reportedly still views DOGE as a model for future reform. Musk Heads Back to Tesla, Leaves Mixed Legacy With the DOGE project in flux, Musk is returning his full focus to Tesla and SpaceX, reassuring shareholders concerned about his split priorities. Analysts say Musk’s brief stint in government may ultimately be remembered as a bold but doomed attempt to bring Silicon Valley efficiency to the swamp. Elon Musk Logs Off Government Mode Elon Musk is done with his brief stint in Trump’s administration, where he ran the Department of Government Efficiency (yes, DOGE). After 130 days of budget cuts and federal layoffs, he’s returning to his day jobs at Tesla and SpaceX pic.twitter.com/3waEHiRjlp — METAMAX NEWS (@MetamaxNews) May 29, 2025 His exit leaves a vacuum in the Trump administration’s cost-cutting push—and underscores the deeper issue: even visionary outsiders struggle to fix a government that doesn’t want to be fixed. Sources: Elon Musk signals his time leading DOGE is coming to an end – CBS News Elon Musk officially announces departure from Trump’s government | The Independent

President Trump’s tariff policy is fueling record revenue growth, with May collections surpassing $22.3 billion. This surge underscores how the Make America Great Again agenda is turning trade enforcement into a key driver of economic strength while making foreign competitors pay their fair share. Tariff Revenues Skyrocket Under Trump Leadership President Donald J. Trump’s aggressive trade policies continue bearing fruit for American taxpayers, with tariff revenues hitting an impressive $22.3 billion in May alone. The Treasury Department recorded a massive deposit of over $16.5 billion on May 22, highlighting the increasing financial impact of Trump’s America First trade strategy. May’s collections significantly surpassed April’s $17.4 billion and March’s $9.6 billion, demonstrating a clear upward trajectory for tariff revenues. Since January 1, the federal government has collected over $92 billion from tariffs, creating a substantial new revenue stream that helps reduce reliance on American taxpayer dollars. Strategic Tariff Implementation Reshaping Manufacturing The revenue surge follows Trump’s implementation of a 10 percent tariff on nearly all imports beginning April 5, alongside additional targeted tariffs on steel, aluminum, and specific countries like China. These strategic measures are designed to protect American manufacturing while generating federal revenue from foreign companies seeking access to America’s valuable consumer market. BREAKING: In a sweeping new ruling, the U.S. Court of International Trade has just blocked President Trump's Liberation Day tariffs, saying that authority is with Congress. With activist judges, what is even the point of having a president?! FACT CHECK: While the Constitution… pic.twitter.com/pMIrgDab4C — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) May 28, 2025 Despite selective tariff reductions for imports from China and the UK, President Trump has hinted at additional measures to continue reshaping trade relationships in America’s favor. The administration is reportedly considering new tariffs targeting sectors including semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, as well as major companies like Apple and Samsung, as part of its comprehensive plan to rebuild American manufacturing dominance. Tariffs Funding Tax Relief for Americans Tariff revenues have historically accounted for approximately two percent of federal revenue, but recent Trump-era policies have boosted this figure to around four percent. This significant increase creates new opportunities for fiscal policy initiatives that benefit American citizens rather than foreign competitors. NEWS: A federal court just invalidated Trump’s ”Liberation Day" tariffs, ruling he exceeded his authority under IEEPA. The court said Trump can’t bypass Congress to set trade policy and that these tariffs are unconstitutional and void. pic.twitter.com/MaAQSOoub9 — MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) May 28, 2025 “We’re going to make a lot of money [from tariffs] and that money’s going to be used to reduce taxes,” promised President Trump, outlining his vision for using foreign-paid tariffs to directly benefit American taxpayers. Economic experts note that while Democrats continue criticizing the tariff strategy, the revenue figures speak for themselves as America reclaims its economic sovereignty. The Trump administration’s calculated approach forces trading partners to negotiate fair deals or pay for access to American markets, creating a win-win scenario that strengthens domestic industries while generating billions in revenue without raising taxes on American citizens. Sources: Trump Tariffs Revenues Soar AGAIN, Creating More Wealth for America. The Economic Effects of President Trump’s Tariffs — Penn Wharton Budget Model

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