Schumer Declares Senate Democrats Will Block SAVE Act
Schumer Declares Senate Democrats Will Block SAVE Act
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer fed into the growing narrative that Democrats care more about illegal aliens than American citizens again over the weekend as he vowed to block the SAVE Act, legislation that would require an ID to vote in federal elections nationwide.
During an appearance on State of the Union, a New York Democratic lawmaker criticized the legislation, falsely comparing it to historical systems of racial segregation and vowing to oppose its passage. In the exchange on CNN, the lawmaker said members of the Democratic caucus would work “tooth and nail” to block the measure from advancing to President Donald Trump’s desk.
In addition to requiring voters to show an ID to vote, it also requires them to prove their citizenship when registering to vote. Republicans have long held that Democrats in blue cities and states have fashioned election procedures that allow great numbers of illegal aliens to vote—a claim that was substantiated again by FBI Director Kash Patel on Saturday.
Schumer told host Jake Tapper that the Republican-led effort is an “outrageous proposal that shows the sort of political bias of the MAGA right.”
He further claimed the GOP’s motivation is rooted in excluding specific demographics, claiming, “They don’t want poor people to vote. They don’t want people of color to vote, because they often don’t vote for them.”
Schumer also called the legislation “Jim Crow 2.0,” while critics of this characterization said that, in reality, Democrats’ suggestion that poor voters and voters of color can’t obtain an ID is actually discriminatory and racist.
“They make it so hard to get any kind of voter ID that more than 20 million legitimate people, mainly poorer people and people of color, will not be able to vote under this law,” Schumer claimed, again falsely.
In reality, the vast majority of Americans favor voter ID, once again putting Schumer and his party on the wrong side of a major issue.
During the interview, Tapper referenced an August 2025 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, which indicated that 83% of Americans, including a majority of Democrats, support voter ID requirements.
The findings also showed broad support across different racial groups: 76% of Black respondents, 77% of Asian respondents, and 82% of Hispanic respondents favored the idea of presenting photo identification in order to cast a ballot.
At that, Schumer deflected while introducing extreme hypotheticals that, in practice, would be next to impossible to carry out. He claimed that states can have their own voter ID laws, which is true, but then said there was the potential for federal officials to monitor polling stations – a dubious notion that would require tens of thousands of agents.
“They show no evidence of voter fraud. They show there’s so little in the country,” Schumer claimed before trashing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. “And to have ICE agents, these thugs, be by the polling places, that just flies in the face of how democracy works.”
Republicans countered that, in reality, it’s the Democratic Party defending illegal aliens who are a threat to the rule of law.
“Why should you ban ICE from being at polling places? Because illegals aren’t supposed to vote in this America,” countered Rep. Jason Smith of Missouri. “Apparently, Democrats don’t like the rule of law. If they don’t like the rule of law, they need to change it.”
The legislation passed the House on Wednesday with nearly unanimous Republican support. Notably, moderate Texas Representative Henry Cuellar was the only Democrat to vote in favor of the bill. Cuellar, who is of Mexican descent, represents a border district that is over 70% Hispanic.
This highlights a possible divide between the national party’s rhetoric and the preferences of some constituents in border regions.
SHADOWS OVER THE WHITE HOUSE: INTEL REVEALS ACTIVE TERRORIST PLOT TARGETING PRESIDENT TRUMP
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The "Accountability Surge" in Washington has taken an ominous turn as federal intelligence agencies have moved to a "Critical Threat" posture. According to high-level briefings on Friday, March 13, 2026, President Donald Trump has been the focus of an intensive surveillance operation orchestrated by foreign operatives. The plot, described by Border Czar Tom Homan as a "desperate act of a dying regime," highlights the extreme risks associated with the ongoing decapitation of Iran's leadership.
The intelligence, gathered from intercepted communications following the airstrikes that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, suggests that Iranian-backed cells have been monitoring the President’s movements between the White House, Bedminster, and Mar-a-Lago. This revelation comes just two years after the 2024 realization of an Iranian assassination plot targeting journalist Masih Alinejad, proving that Tehran's reach into the American homeland remains a persistent national security nightmare.
[Image: Map of the Washington D.C. restricted airspace and the expanded Secret Service perimeter in early 2026]
In response to the threat, Secret Service Director and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth have authorized an unprecedented security escalation. The President's public schedule has been drastically curtailed, and the Northern District of New York's new interim U.S. Attorney, John Sarcone III, has indicated that his office is prioritizing the "rooting out" of foreign sleeper cells along the Canadian border. The administration argues that these threats justify the ongoing military campaign, with Trump stating aboard Air Force One that the U.S. will not stop until the "entire terrorist infrastructure is pulverized."
The domestic political fallout of this threat is already being felt on Capitol Hill. Speaker Mike Johnson utilized the intel to push back against the "defund ICE" movement, arguing that the surveillance of the Commander-in-Chief proves that the border remains a gateway for "bloodthirsty maniacs." Meanwhile, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) cautioned that while the threat is real, the administration must avoid using "kinetic action" as a permanent solution, warning that a prolonged state of emergency could destabilize the constitutional order before the 2026 midterm elections.
Tom Homan, President Trump’s Border Czar, speaks to The Alex Marlow Show podcast in Washington
Tom Homan, President Trump’s Border Czar, speaks to The Alex Marlow Show podcast in Washington
Tom Homan, President Trump’s Border Czar, speaks to The Alex Marlow Show podcast in Washington, D.C. on why he chose to help the government make the southern border safer.
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Homan had a long chat with Alex Marlow, the editor-in-chief of Breitbart, about the consequences to people and society of policies that favor mass immigration.
Homan got a job with the U.S. Border Patrol in 1984. Later, he became the first person from the Department of Homeland Security to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He has always been a strong supporter of stronger immigration and border enforcement throughout his entire career.
Breitbart reported that Homan worked for six presidents, the first of whom was Ronald Reagan. People thought he was neutral in both Democratic and Republican governments for a long period.
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Since he went back to work for the federal government, Homan has become one of the most targeted officials in the Trump administration. A lot of people who don’t like the administration’s immigration policy have been pretty harsh on him.
When Marlow confronted Homan about the threats and attacks he gets every day, Homan said, “I don’t care.”
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I remarked, “This is the second time I’ve come out of retirement for the president.” “It’s hard to say no to the president of the United States and help him fix something where thousands of people have died,” Homan said. “So I knew the hate was coming.” “And, you know, sadly, my family has to pay the price.” I haven’t lived with my family in months because of the threats on my life. But my family realizes how important this task is.
Homan said during the interview that his opponents would understand how serious he is about border security more if they had gone through what he has over the past three and a half decades.
He claimed that his long career in immigration enforcement has made him even more eager to protect the country’s borders, which he called a very personal and highly effective mission.
Homan said, “These are just a few things.” “If they held the dead kids I’ve held, talked to little girls as young as 9 who were raped multiple times by cartel handlers, stood on the back of a tractor-trailer when 19 people were at your feet because they baked to death, including a 5-year-old boy…running an operation in Arizona where alien smuggling cartels are ripping bodies apart with drugs, and when someone couldn’t pay their smuggling fees, they would torture them and call their relatives and let them listen while they torture them and kill them because they couldn’t pay the fees.”
“If you wore my shoes for three and a half decades, you wouldn’t ask that question because I’ve seen so much tragedy in my life that it’s who I am today.” “So when they ask me to come back and protect the border and you know it will save lives, how do you say no?”
Homan got angry as he talked about the five-year-old boy and nine-year-old girl he had met in his job. He said that what they went through and how much anguish they were in stayed with him.
“The 19 dead aliens in the back of a tractor-trailer break my heart the most.” Homan said, “When I got to the back of that tractor-trailer, there were already several bodies on the ground. When the doors finally opened, people rushed out to get air, and some of the dead bodies that were fighting for a small hole where the break light used to be to breathe were pushed out.”
“I noticed a dead five-year-old boy in his underpants when I glanced back inside. His father was holding him on top of him. He said, “Most of them, if not all of them, were in their underwear because they were trying to cool off in that steel cage.”
BREAKING: Canada–Denmark Pact Slams the Door on Greenland — Trump Reportedly Left With Zero Strategic Leverage
A sudden geopolitical shift is reshaping Arctic politics after Canada and Denmark announced a new strategic cooperation pact strengthening their coordination over Greenland’s security, trade, and environmental governance. The agreement has quickly drawn global attention, with analysts suggesting the move significantly reduces any renewed U.S. ambitions to expand influence over the resource-rich Arctic territory.
The Canada–Denmark partnership focuses on Arctic defense coordination, sustainable development, and protection of critical shipping routes increasingly opened by melting ice. Officials from both nations emphasized stability, sovereignty, and multilateral cooperation, signaling a united front among NATO allies at a time when Arctic competition is intensifying. The pact underscores growing concern about geopolitical rivalry in the region involving major powers seeking access to minerals, energy reserves, and emerging trade corridors.
Greenland has long been viewed as strategically vital due to its rare earth resources, military positioning, and proximity to key transatlantic routes. Former President Donald Trump’s past interest in acquiring Greenland placed the island at the center of international headlines, but the latest agreement appears to reinforce Danish sovereignty while deepening Canada’s role as a trusted Arctic partner. Observers say the new alliance effectively narrows Washington’s diplomatic options regarding future negotiations.
Security experts note that the Arctic is rapidly transforming into one of the world’s most consequential geopolitical arenas. As climate change accelerates ice melt, new shipping lanes and untapped natural resources are attracting increased attention from global powers. By aligning closely, Canada and Denmark aim to shape Arctic governance through cooperation rather than competition, reinforcing rules-based engagement in a region once considered remote from major power politics.
Economic implications are also significant. The pact is expected to encourage joint infrastructure investments, scientific collaboration, and environmental monitoring initiatives designed to balance economic opportunity with ecological protection. Market analysts suggest that stable governance over Greenland could influence future mining, energy exploration, and maritime trade decisions across the North Atlantic economy.
As international reactions continue to unfold, the Canada–Denmark agreement highlights how alliances—not unilateral moves—are increasingly defining Arctic strategy. Whether the United States recalibrates its approach or seeks deeper cooperation with allies remains an open question. For now, the new pact signals a decisive shift: Greenland’s future appears firmly anchored in multilateral partnerships, leaving little room for outside leverage in one of the world’s most strategically valuable regions.
Mamdani Makes Controversial Move As Conflict With Iran Intensifies
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted controversial anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil and his family for a Ramadan dinner at Gracie Mansion. Khalil, a Syrian-born activist and former Columbia University graduate student, attended the gathering with his wife, Noor, and their young son, Deen, The New York Post reported. The mayor posted about the event on Instagram on Monday, including a photo from the evening
“Last night, as we marked the one-year anniversary of his detention, Rama and I were honored to welcome Mahmoud, Noor, and their son Deen to Gracie Mansion to break our fast together,” Mamdani wrote.
The photo showed Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, holding a plate of food while standing next to Khalil, who sat smiling during the meal.
The dinner was held during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, when many Muslims fast from dawn until sunset before gathering with family and friends to break the fast.
Khalil was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement early last year and has been fighting deportation proceedings.
The Trump administration accused Khalil of committing fraud on his green card application.
Officials have also alleged that Khalil supports Hamas, the Palestinian militant group responsible for the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attacks against Israel.
The administration has relied in part on a rarely used federal statute that allows noncitizens to be deported if their beliefs are deemed a potential threat to U.S. foreign policy interests.
Mamdani praised Khalil in his social media post and described the past year as difficult for the activist and his family.
For Mamdani, Khalil’s year “has been marked by profound hardship—and by profound courage,” he wrote.
“And yet, even in the face of that cruelty, there has also been beauty. New Yorkers raising their voices in solidarity. A city refusing to look away. Mahmoud won his freedom, and a father was finally reunited with his child,” the mayor added.
Khalil spent several months in federal custody at a detention facility in Louisiana while the case moved through the courts.
During that time, Khalil’s son was born while he remained in ICE custody
“Mahmoud is a New Yorker, and he belongs in New York City,” Mamdani wrote.
Mamdani has repeatedly defended Khalil during the legal battle.
Khalil was released from custody after a three-judge panel in New Jersey ruled in June that he should have been allowed to pursue the immigration process outside of detention.
The mayor argued earlier this year that Khalil’s arrest raised broader questions about free speech protections.
“I see this attack on him as part of a larger attack on the freedom of speech that is especially pronounced when it comes to the use of that speech to stand up for policy to human rights,” Mamdani said at a press conference in January.
Khalil has also drawn criticism over comments he made regarding the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel.
In an interview with The New York Times, Khalil described the violence as a turning point in the Palestinian struggle.
“Unfortunately, we couldn’t avoid such a moment,” Khalil said. “To me, it felt frightening that we had to reach this moment in the Palestinian struggle.”
Critics said the remarks appeared to justify the attacks carried out by Hamas.
The White House condemned the comments at the time and accused Khalil of minimizing the brutality of the assault.
Khalil later drew additional attention after appearing at an anti-Israel rally in New York City following his release from custody.
During the rally, he quoted alleged Hamas terrorist and Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, who was killed in an Israeli missile strike last August.
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“The time is now, the bridges towards liberation start with us,” Khalil said as he repeated what he described as al-Sharif’s final words.
The dinner at Gracie Mansion comes as the controversy surrounding Khalil continues to draw attention in both political and legal circles.
