We are on the path to have 3.7 million unvetted illegal crossers in a year‚ and the numbers are increasing daily. Fox News reporter Bill Melugin‚ said that “in the last 24 hours alone‚ Border Patrol has made more than 10‚000 apprehensions of illegal immigrants. That does not even include CBP ports of entry.” … […] The post Unvetted People‚ Many from Africa‚ As Far As the Eye Could See appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

The presidents of three prestigious schools are backtracking after their congressional testimony this week on anti-Semitism prompted backlash‚ but it has not stopped the criticism. The presidents of Harvard University‚ the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)‚ and the University of Pennsylvania testified to Congress on Tuesday about the rise of anti-Semitic hate speech at their schools. All three presidents avoided answering whether calling for the genocide of Jews violated the universities’ codes of conduct. “It can be‚ depending on the context‚” Harvard’s president Claudine Gay said. She said such hate speech is “at odds with the values of Harvard” and that when that kind of “speech crosses into conduct‚ that violates our policies.” “I have not heard calling for the genocide for Jews on our campus‚” said MIT’s president‚ Sally Kornbluth. University of Pennsylvania’s president Elizabeth Magill said‚ “If the speech turns into conduct‚ it can be harassment‚” adding that it is a “context-dependent decision.” Bill Ackman‚ the billionaire founder of hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management who is also a Harvard alumnus‚ called for the three presidents to “resign in disgrace.” White House spokesman Andrew Bates said in a statement Wednesday that “it’s unbelievable that this needs to be said: calls for genocide are monstrous and antithetical to everything we represent as a country.” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) also called on the presidents to resign‚ saying that “their hypocrisy is stunning.” Magill addressed the criticism in a video released Wednesday evening. “In that moment‚ I was focused on our university’s longstanding policies aligned with the U.S. Constitution‚ which say that speech alone is not punishable‚” Magill said in the video. “I was not focused on‚ but I should have been‚ the irrefutable fact that a call for genocide of Jewish people is a call for some of the most terrible violence human beings can perpetrate. It’s evil — plain and simple.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Gay‚ Harvard’s president‚ put out an even stronger statement on Wednesday. “There are some who have confused a right to free expression with the idea that Harvard will condone calls for violence against Jewish students. Let me be clear: Calls for violence or genocide against the Jewish community‚ or any religious or ethnic group are vile‚ they have no place at Harvard‚ and those who threaten our Jewish students will be held to account‚” Gay said. Kornbluth attempted to express her understanding to critics in an open letter released later on Tuesday after her testimony. “After these past weeks‚ I know many of you are exhausted and hurting. We have to make room for each other‚ in our hearts and in our daily lives‚” Kornbluth said. “We cannot and must not let events in the world drive us apart‚ or erode our respect for each other’s humanity‚ or thwart the great mission we’re here to pursue together.” However‚ many critics are not convinced by the presidents’ attempts to come out more strongly against anti-Semitism. Criticism of the schools and their leadership continued on Thursday from both Republican and Democrat lawmakers‚ journalists‚ social media influencers‚ and others. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) said‚ “I do‚” when asked whether the presidents should resign. Democrat Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says presidents of Harvard‚ MIT‚ and UPenn should resign: "Their statements were abhorrent." pic.twitter.com/baRTYByQ1R — TheBlaze (@theblaze) December 7‚ 2023 “I think their statements were abhorrent‚” she said. “They are failing in the worst way as college presidents … You cannot call for the genocide of the Jews‚ the genocide of any group of people and not say that that is harassment.” “At Harvard‚ ‘fatphobia’ constitutes violence. But ‘globalize the intifada’ requires context‚” journalist Bari Weiss posted Thursday on X. At Harvard‚ "fatphobia" constitutes violence.But "globalize the intifada" requires context. WATCH: pic.twitter.com/tEvg9IVVXS — Bari Weiss (@bariweiss) December 7‚ 2023 “The abhorrent calls for the genocide of the Jewish community are reprehensible. It is unacceptable that presidents of esteemed institutions like Harvard‚ MIT‚ and Penn have not firmly condemned this hatred. Their failure to do so warrants their immediate dismissal from their positions‚” Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) posted Thursday on X. Many on social media also called on employers not to hire graduates of the schools. The abhorrent calls for the genocide of the Jewish community are reprehensible. It is unacceptable that presidents of esteemed institutions like @Harvard‚ @MIT‚ and @Penn have not firmly condemned this hatred. Their failure to do so warrants their immediate dismissal from their… — Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) December 7‚ 2023

A new report delineates how Qatar‚ the largest foreign donor to U.S. universities‚ uses its enormous financial resources to influence what the report calls the “organizations‚ institutions and mechanisms that are being used by the Qatari paymaster to manipulate Western democracies.” “Islamism developed in Qatar between the 1960s and 1980s‚ and it was influenced by the writings of significant Muslim Brotherhood (MB) scholars/ideologues such as Sayyid Qutb‚” states the report from the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy titled‚ “Networks of Hate: Qatari Paymasters‚ Soft Power and the Manipulation of Democracy.” “A group of Muslim Brotherhood members gradually re-developed strategies‚ and started thinking in terms of ‘human rights’ and ‘civil society’ for its proselytizing (da’wah) system.” “Qatar supported the activist‚ political and ‘civilian’ structures of Arab and Islamist non-state actors—especially those affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood‚  some of which were designated terrorists by the United States for their ties to Hamas and other terror groups around the world‚” the report continues. The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA)‚ established in 2005‚ has estimated total assets of between $500 billion and $1 trillion. It has invested in the Empire State Building‚ Plaza Hotel‚ and St. Regis Hotel in New York City‚ and‚ according to a 2022 publication by the US-Qatar Business Council‚ plans to invest $45 billion into the United States market. The Qatar Foundation for Education‚ Science and Community Development (Qatar Foundation‚ “QF”) was a non-profit organization established in 1995 but later changed its status to a “private institution for public benefit‚” the report states. “This shift signifies that the QF could now identify itself as a private organization without any restrictions tied to a governmental entity‚ while the Emir of Qatar retains ownership. Therefore‚ Qatar was given the ability to mask state funding as private sector giving‚” the report explains. “At the time of writing‚ the State of Qatar contributes more funds to universities in the United States than any other country in the world … as ISGAP has exposed on numerous occasions‚ billions of USD are being donated to higher education without being declared as funding from Qatar by universities‚” the report alleges. “Collaboration on joint projects between different U.S. universities utilizing foreign companies—including Spain—to transfer money from Qatar into various universities‚” the report continues. “Notably‚ evidence indicates that the Spanish energy company‚ Iberdrola‚ and its American subsidiary‚ Avangrid‚ were utilized as conduits to indirectly channel Qatari money into partnerships with U.S. universities without proper disclosure.” “It is important to note that when Hamas was created‚ it designated itself as “one of the wings of Moslem Brotherhood in Palestine (sic)‚” the report states. “Qatar has provided a safe haven for Hamas’ political leadership since 2012. In January 2015‚ then-Qatari Foreign Minister referred to then-Hamas politburo chief Khaled Meshaal as the country’s “dear guest.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “ISGAP’s research has found that universities continuously fail to adequately report significant financial sums that are granted to universities. In fact‚ millions of Qatari funds were omitted from mandatory disclosures‚” the report states. “This violates Section 117 of the HEA‚ and is symptomatic a Qatari pattern to resist calls for transparency around university funding.” “Another method in which Qatar can transfer funds without reporting is by utilizing foreign companies to transfer money from Qatar into various universities‚” the report says. “For example‚ funds were transferred to Yale University through Iberdrola and its subsidiary Avangrid. Additionally‚ Santander Bank was involved in channeling funds to different faculties to support collaborative study programs with QF.” “Qatar gains faculty advocacy for pro-Qatari perspectives on campus. Indeed‚ academics are ultimately incentivized to incorporate pro-Qatari advocacy into their syllabi‚” the report adds. “Thus‚ Qatar is seemingly able to normalize its ideological imprint on American classrooms. This would seem to constitute inappropriate foreign pedagogical interference‚ masked by superficial academic engagement. “ The report suggests that Congressional hearings “should be convened to fully understand the impact of Qatar’s aggressive investment strategies and assess their influence on Western democratic values and potential security implications‚” and an investigation should be launched into universities that take funds from Qatar and an assessment should be made to “assess the impact on education and curriculum‚ scholarship‚ and discourse.” “Is this a cause of the explosion of antisemitism in higher education that has placed Jewish students and faculty in difficulties?” the report asks.

A former Jacksonville Jaguars employee has been accused of stealing more than $22 million from the team by taking advantage of its virtual credit card (VCC) program from 2019 until his termination in February 2023. According to court filings in Florida’s U.S. District Court in Jacksonville reviewed by The Athletic‚ Amit Patel has been charged with one count of wire fraud and one count of illegal monetary transaction after he allegedly used the acquired funds to buy things like vehicles‚ a condominium‚ a designer watch worth over $95‚000‚ and place bets on online gambling sites. Patel allegedly used his position overseeing the company’s VCC program to hide the alleged transactions as “reoccurring VCC transactions‚ such as catering‚ airfare‚ and hotel charges‚ and then duplicated those transactions; he inflated the amounts of legitimate reoccurring transactions; he entered completely fictitious transactions that might sound plausible‚ but that never actually occurred‚” according to the filings. Prosecutors charge a former Jacksonville Jaguars employee with stealing $22 million from the football team and spending it on a condo‚ cars‚ cryptocurrencies‚ gambling‚ a $95‚000 watch and more. https://t.co/MtokcCeUJQ — NBC News (@NBCNews) December 7‚ 2023 “We can confirm that in February 2023‚ the team terminated the employment of the individual named in the filing‚” the team said in a statement. “Over the past several months we have cooperated fully with the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida during their investigation and thank them for their efforts in this case.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP “As was made clear in the charges‚ this individual was a former manager of financial planning and analysis who took advantage of his trusted position to covertly and intentionally commit significant fraudulent financial activity at the team’s expense for personal benefit‚” the team’s statement added. “This individual had no access to confidential football strategy‚ personnel or other football information. The team engaged experienced law and accounting firms to conduct a comprehensive independent review‚ which concluded that no other team employees were involved in or aware of his criminal activity.” The former NFL employee may be required to forfeit property “in the amount of at least $22‚221‚454.40‚ which represents the proceeds of the offense” if convicted‚ the filing states according to The Athletic. In addition‚ he may have to forfeit assets “purchased or funded with the proceeds of the offenses and/or involved in an illegal monetary transaction.”

A plane flew a banner over Harvard University on Thursday featuring a Palestinian flag along with the words‚ “Harvard Hates Jews‚” which comes as the school has faced weeks of backlash over the rise of anti-Semitism on its campus. Harvard University President Claudine Gay was grilled during testimony this week in front of the U.S. Congress over anti-Semitism on her campus. When asked if calling for the genocide of Jews violates Harvard’s rules on bullying and harassment‚ Gay said that it depended “on the context.” Gay faced intense backlash over her remarks and was later forced to issue a separate statement. “There are some who have confused a right to free expression with the idea that Harvard will condone calls for violence against Jewish students‚” she said. “Let me be clear: Calls for violence or genocide against the Jewish community‚ or any religious or ethnic group are vile‚ they have no place at Harvard‚ and those who threaten our Jewish students will be held to account.” Gay faced blowback over the statement‚ including widespread calls to resign. The Boston Herald reported that Jewish students hired someone to fly the banner in circles over the school following Gay’s testimony. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The group behind the banner‚ called “Harvard with Hamas‚” said that the aerial campaign “seeks to respond to the runaway antisemitism on the campus and the shocking support for Hamas terrorism and rape obscenely vocalized by Harvard faculty and students following the Oct. 7th massacre in Israel‚” according to a statement obtained by the Boston Herald. “The American college campuses have become toxic dumps filled with Jew hatred and anti-Israel violence‚” said one of the students involved in planning the event. “Harvard’s logo ‘veritas’ is the Latin word for ‘truth’ and the banner flown over Harvard skies reveals the painful truth behind the reality of this institution today: what was once the symbol of dignity and tolerance‚ has sunk deep into an oblivion of hatred and lie. The terror flag and jarring banner will circle over their heads until they can’t hide anymore.” WATCH: Now flying over Harvard University right now… 📹: @ArisJG4real @tweetsonmorgan pic.twitter.com/vAxnyZAfB5 — Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) December 7‚ 2023

It was a quiet Sunday morning when the Japanese attack planes — known as “Zeros” because their wings were marked with the same solitary red circle that appears on the Japanese flag — appeared over the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor. The attack targeted the battleships that were in the harbor — but missed the opportunity to take out any of the three aircraft carriers assigned to Pearl‚ as they were out in the Pacific on maneuvers at the time. The ships on Battleship Row. Every ship except the USS Arizona and the USS Oklahoma returned to service to fight again. #PearlHarbor82 pic.twitter.com/JmOT0gYofU — USS Arizona (@USSArizona) December 7‚ 2023 Japanese fighters also targeted nearby Wheeler Field‚ strafing the planes that were parked wing to wing and taking out 188 U.S. military aircraft and damaging another 159 planes. Wheeler Field has received multiple bomb hits and aircraft parked wing tip to wing tip are set ablaze by strafing Japanese aircraft. #PearlHarbor82 pic.twitter.com/yhUMnxbbjO — USS Arizona (@USSArizona) December 7‚ 2023 Within minutes‚ the surprise attack was over — and the planes disappeared as quickly as they had come — but the air over Pearl Harbor was thick with smoke that billowed from crippled and sinking ships. All told‚ 19 U.S. Navy ships — 8 of them battleships — were damaged‚ disabled‚ or completely destroyed. The wreckage of the crippled USS Arizona burned for two days. Perhaps the most iconic photo showing the destruction of USS Arizona is further brought to life when just a little bit of color is added. One can only imagine the devastating horror aboard her as she burned for two days. #PearlHarbor82 #RememberUSSArizona pic.twitter.com/5IT3ghkup5 — USS Arizona (@USSArizona) December 7‚ 2023 In less than one hour‚ 2‚403 U.S. military personnel had been killed‚ along with 68 civilians. Among the dead‚ 2‚008 were Navy personnel‚ 218 were Army personnel‚ and 109 were U.S. Marines. Another 1‚143 military personnel — and 35 civilians — were wounded in the attack as well. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The staggering losses on December 7th 1941. US Navy 2‚008 killed 710 woundedUS Army 218 killed 364 woundedUS Marines 109 killed 69 woundedCivilians 68 killed 35 wounded Aboard USS Arizona 1‚177 alone were killed. #PearlHarborRemembranceDay #PearlHarbor82 pic.twitter.com/TOWajOK7zG — USS Arizona (@USSArizona) December 7‚ 2023 Within 24 hours‚ President Franklin Delano Roosevelt had called on Congress to declare war on the Empire of Japan. Congress obliged‚ with almost a unanimous vote‚ on December 8‚ 1941. Three days later‚ the United States was also at war with Nazi Germany. Eighty-two years after Pearl Harbor‚ Americans still remember the day that‚ as Roosevelt said‚ would forever “live in infamy.” “Today‚ we pause to remember ‘a day that will live in infamy’ following a surprise attack at Pearl Harbor‚ Hawaii. Join us in saluting the bravery demonstrated 82 years ago today that has continued to inspire future generations‚” the U.S. Army’s official X account shared a video. Today‚ we pause to remember "a day that will live in infamy" following a surprise attack at Pearl Harbor‚ Hawaii. Join us in saluting the bravery demonstrated 82 years ago today that has continued to inspire future generations. pic.twitter.com/WUlgDkjSlx — U.S. Army (@USArmy) December 7‚ 2023 “On the 82nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor‚ we remember all those who died on that day of infamy—and honor the courage and sacrifice of all those who have answered the call to serve in the days since‚” Vice President Kamala Harris posted. On the 82nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor‚ we remember all those who died on that day of infamy—and honor the courage and sacrifice of all those who have answered the call to serve in the days since. pic.twitter.com/nrcfIIsCzM — Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) December 7‚ 2023 “Today marks the 82nd anniversary of the tragic attack on Pearl Harbor‚ Dec 7‚ 1941. We will never forget the 2‚403 service members &; civilians who perished that day or America’s Greatest Generation who rose in response. Today‚ and every day‚ we remember‚” the Gary Sinise Foundation posted a tribute as well. Today marks the 82nd anniversary of the tragic attack on Pearl Harbor‚ Dec 7‚ 1941. We will never forget the 2‚403 service members &; civilians who perished that day or America's Greatest Generation who rose in response. Today‚ and every day‚ we remember. pic.twitter.com/XOIISsTUl0 — GarySiniseFoundation (@GarySiniseFound) December 7‚ 2023

Bill Burr slammed Jimmy Kimmel while appearing on his show and said talk show hosts like Kimmel should just “shut up” and stop talking about “narcissist” former President Donald Trump. During the 55-year-old actor/comedian’s appearance on Tuesday on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!‚” Burr directed the conversation towards the 2024 election and blasted liberals for the numerous indictments of the former president — which he said has only given Trump new political life. “You want to see a great case thing on narcissism‚” Burr said. “Liberals are so f***ing stupid‚ the way that they handle Trump.” Kimmel pressed the comedian and asked what he meant by his comment. “You should shut up!” the comedian replied. “He’s [Trump] a narcissist. Neutral energy. Neutral.” Kimmel said‚ “You think he’d go away if we stopped …” “You know what I think‚ he’s a one-hit wonder‚” Burr replied‚ comparing Trump to the song writer of “The Twist‚” Hank Ballard. “He [Trump] wrote ‘The Twist’ and that was it. He was on the casino circuit.” “And then you idiot liberals wrote him ‘Twist Again’ when you indicted him‚” he added. “And now he’s a martyr. He’s coming back‚ Jimmy. He’s coming back. It’s going to be great for comedy. He’s coming back.” The “Old Dads” star then lamented the current choices for president between frontrunner Republican presidential candidate Trump and President Joe Biden. “I can’t believe these are honestly going to be our two choices‚” Burr told the host. “I want somebody in their 40s. Somebody that’s going to have to live with their decision.” “With any luck‚ they’ll both die of natural causes before the election‚ and maybe you could get somebody that still has something to live for‚” he added. Biden turned 81 last month and is the oldest sitting president in American history‚ the AP noted. Trump will be 78 when voters go to the polls in November 2024 and would be older than Biden at the end of his four-year term if voters send the 45th president back to the White House. Related: Bill Burr Says He’s Not For ‘Mob Mentality‚’ Refuses ‘To Apologize’ To Someone Upset About A Joke At A Show They Didn’t Attend

In an announcement that has sent ripples through the media landscape‚ Tucker Carlson is poised to release a groundbreaking interview with the controversial figure‚ Alex Jones. The interview‚ scheduled for Thursday‚ promises to delve into Jones’s claim of having predicted the tragic events of September 11th‚ months before they occurred. Alex Jones‚ a name synonymous with conspiracy theories and outspoken criticism of globalist agendas‚ has been at the center of significant controversy and censorship. His bold claims and unfiltered commentary have led to widespread bans across social media platforms‚ financial services‚ and more‚ effectively making him one of the most silenced individuals in recent history. Alex Jones predicted 9-11‚ in detail and on camera‚ months before it happened. How did he do that? And why did the government decide to destroy him after he did? The full interview Thursday. pic.twitter.com/BIzM3BDtAz — Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) December 6‚ 2023 The upcoming interview by Carlson is expected to shed light on the details surrounding Jones’s prediction of the 9/11 attacks. A video snippet shared by Carlson shows Jones discussing potential threats from figures like Osama Bin Laden and the possibility of orchestrated events involving airliners‚ eerily foreshadowing the catastrophic events that would shake the world. Carlson’s inquiry into why the government might seek to dismantle Jones following his predictions adds another layer of intrigue to the interview. This question hints at a larger narrative of suppression and retaliation that may resonate with many who feel marginalized by the establishment. Tucker Carlson and Alex Jones are dropping a 2-hour interview on X tonight. pic.twitter.com/teqiuwWcES — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) December 7‚ 2023 The relationship between Carlson and Jones extends over a decade‚ with Carlson having previously appeared on Jones’s platform‚ Info Wars‚ back in 2014. Their longstanding rapport is likely to provide a dynamic foundation for a candid and revealing conversation. As anticipation builds for the interview’s release‚ supporters of free speech and alternative viewpoints are particularly interested in what new insights Jones will bring to the table. The discussion is expected to touch upon not only the 9/11 predictions but also the broader implications of censorship and the role of the government in controlling narratives. Critics of mainstream media are closely watching this development‚ as it represents a challenge to the status quo and the often one-sided storytelling that dominates news outlets. The Gateway Pundit‚ known for its commitment to counterbalancing legacy media‚ has been at the forefront of offering alternative perspectives and fact-checking mainstream narratives. The interview comes at a time when public trust in media is at a low point‚ with many seeking out independent sources for information that is not filtered through the lens of corporate or political interests. This thirst for unvarnished truth has led to a surge in popularity for platforms that are willing to host controversial figures like Jones. As Thursday approaches‚ all eyes will be on Tucker Carlson’s platform‚ where the full interview with Alex Jones will be unveiled. The conversation is expected to be a deep dive into the events leading up to 9/11‚ the aftermath‚ and the ongoing battle for freedom of expression in an increasingly controlled digital landscape. In conclusion‚ the forthcoming interview between Tucker Carlson and Alex Jones is set to be a pivotal moment in media‚ potentially reshaping the conversation around censorship‚ government accountability‚ and the power of foresight in an uncertain world. The post Tucker Carlson Set to Unveil Explosive Interview appeared first on The Conservative Brief.