Friday, September 19th, 2025 - Trump targets “Antifa”; Operation Overlord; Kimmel vs. Sinclair; Khalil to be deported; Limewire buys Fyre Fest & more
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Today’s Headlines: Trump, posting from London, declared “Antifa” a terrorist organization—even though it’s not an actual organization—while mulling racketeering charges with AG Pam Bondi against unnamed left-wing groups. Meanwhile, watchdogs say Russia’s “Operation Overlord” is pumping out fake news, memes, and even Pedro Pascal quotes to stir division after Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The Pentagon, for its part, is eyeing machine learning-driven propaganda tools abroad, and even floating a recruitment campaign using Turning Point USA offices “in Kirk’s honor.” Speaking of deals, the New York Times dropped a bombshell linking Trump’s family cryptofirm World Liberty Financial to a $2B investment from the UAE, followed suspiciously by U.S. approval to send Emiratis advanced AI chips—despite intel concerns they’ll land in China. In other news, House Oversight launched an investigation into ABC, Disney, and Sinclair over Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension after FCC threats. Sinclair called the punishment “not enough” and demanded Kimmel apologize and cut a check to Turning Point USA. The same committee also summoned the CEOs of Discord, Reddit, Twitch, and Steam to testify on platform radicalization October 8. On the Turning Point front, Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk has been unanimously elected as the org’s new CEO. On immigration, a judge ordered Columbia grad Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Syria or Algeria, citing omissions on his green card application—including past political affiliations—though supporters say it’s punishment for his activism against the Gaza war. And to end this crazy week, Limewire (yes, Limewire) bought the Fyre Festival brand on eBay for $245K and says it’s planning “real world experiences.”
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
CNN: Trump says he’s designating Antifa as a terrorist organization
The Intercept: Pentagon Document: U.S. Wants to “Suppress Dissenting Arguments” Using AI Propaganda
NYT: In Giant Deals, U.A.E. Got Chips, and Trump Team Got Crypto Riches
Sinclair: Sinclair Says Kimmel Suspension is Not Enough, Calls on FCC and ABC to Take Additional Action
Oversight Committee: Chairman Comer Invites CEOs of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit to Testify on Radicalization of Online Forum Users - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Axios: Erika Kirk named new Turning Point USA CEO after Charlie Kirk's death
NBC News: Immigration judge orders Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria
WSJ: Infamous Fyre Festival Sells for Fire-Sale Price of $245,000
NBC NEws: Military leaders consider recruiting campaign centered on Charlie Kirk
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