The Morning Sixpack - April 28, 2025

Spain & Portugal suffer huge power outage, DEA arrests over 100 people in nightclub sting operation, and Trump suffers lowest approval ratings in first 100 days in over 80 years. Too. Much. Winning!

Massive DEA Raid in Colorado Springs: Over 100 Migrants Arrested in Nightclub Bust

A recent raid at a Colorado Springs nightclub led to the arrest of over 100 individuals allegedly living in the U.S. illegally, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reported on Sunday.

The operation, one of the largest since President Trump took office, resulted in 114 arrests, with authorities seizing drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine in addition to the detainees.

The raid took place at an underground nightclub frequented by known criminal gangs like Tda and MS-13. DEA officials stated that the venue, with over 200 people inside, was a hotspot for illegal activity. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi tweeted that the operation "apprehended over 100 illegal aliens" and resulted in the seizure of significant drugs, although it remains unclear if gang affiliations like Venezuela's Tren de Aragua were directly involved.

This enforcement comes as part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration, with similar actions being taken across the U.S. in recent days.

Source: Reuters

This is the America we’ve become.

Deported U.S. Citizen Kids: Lawyers Claim Mothers Were Coerced into Taking Them to Honduras

In a shocking case that's drawing national outrage, three U.S. citizen children were deported alongside their mothers to Honduras last Friday, despite their citizenship status.

Legal representatives for the families argue that the mothers were coerced into taking their children, who had lawful custodians willing to care for them in the U.S.

Attorneys claim the mothers were misled, told their children would be deported with them, and were not given any legal process or the opportunity to seek a hearing.

One mother, whose son is undergoing cancer treatment, was told she had no choice but to bring her children with her, with no answers provided when she questioned the decision.

Despite claims from public officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the mothers "chose" to take their children, legal representatives assert that the deportation violated the families’ rights and lacked due process.

Source: MDGN

Do you believe for a single second that the Trump administration is telling the truth about this horrific story? I don’t.

Trump Set to Sign Executive Order Targeting Sanctuary Cities and States

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Monday aimed at identifying “sanctuary” cities and states that do not comply with federal immigration laws.

The order directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security to compile a list within a month of jurisdictions that are refusing to fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities.

This move follows a recent ruling by a federal judge blocking Trump's administration from withholding federal funds from sanctuary jurisdictions.

Trump has pushed for stricter immigration enforcement and ramped up deportations in his first 100 days, despite facing political opposition and legal challenges. While his hardline approach remains divisive, he holds a 45% approval rating on immigration, outpacing his ratings on other issues.

Source: Reuters

Meanwhile, California just became the FOURTH LARGEST economy in the world. They are also the biggest “sanctuary state” we have. Coincidence?

Trump Hits Lowest 100-Day Approval Rating in 80 Years Amid Economic Woes and Policy Backlash

President Donald Trump has reached the lowest 100-day job approval rating of any U.S. president in the past 80 years, according to a new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.

With just 39% approval, Trump is facing growing public dissatisfaction, particularly regarding his economic policies, which have sparked fears of a recession.

A significant 72% of respondents believe Trump's economic actions will lead to a downturn in the short term, with a majority also voicing concerns about rising prices and his handling of tariffs.

Despite this approval slump, Trump still outpaces Democrats in Congress when it comes to trust in handling the nation's problems.

However, public sentiment reveals deep divisions, with a majority disapproving of his actions on immigration, tariffs, and the economy, while also raising alarms about potential presidential overreach and disregard for the rule of law.

Source: ABC News

He’s the best at being the worst.

Massive Power Outage Disrupts Spain and Portugal, Delaying Flights and Paralyzing Transport

A widespread power outage struck large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday, causing chaos as public transport halted, flights were delayed, and traffic snarled due to nonfunctional traffic lights.

The blackout, which also briefly affected parts of France, left hospitals without power and trapped people in subways and elevators. The Spanish electricity operator Red Eléctrica confirmed that power restoration could take 6 to 10 hours, though the cause remains under investigation, with authorities not ruling out the possibility of a cyberattack.

In Madrid, emergency services were visible throughout the city, directing traffic and assisting with evacuations from high-rise buildings.

Spanish and Portuguese officials, along with the European Commission, are working to identify the cause of the outage, which caused widespread disruptions, including at the Madrid Open tennis tournament.

Authorities have activated emergency protocols to restore power, with airports in both countries using backup generators to maintain essential operations.

Source: Reuters

I wouldn’t be surprised to find out this was a cyberattack…This is the world we’ve become.

Trump Set to Provide Financial Aid to Farmers Amid Ongoing Trade War Pressures

Amid the mounting pressures of the ongoing trade war, former President Donald Trump is prepared to offer financial relief to U.S. farmers who have been squeezed by the trade conflict.

According to a statement from Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the bailout is aimed at alleviating the financial burden faced by farmers due to tariffs and other trade disruptions.

Rollins emphasized that Trump’s plan would provide much-needed support to the agricultural sector, which has been struggling under tariffs imposed during the trade dispute.

This isn't the first time Trump has stepped in to assist farmers.

During his first term, he launched a massive bailout program to help agricultural producers cope with the financial strain of the trade war, particularly from retaliatory tariffs placed by countries like China.

The 2018 bailout, known as the Market Facilitation Program, cost the U.S. government $28 billion, offering direct payments to farmers to mitigate losses.

While the aid helped many farmers survive the tumultuous period, it also sparked debate over the long-term sustainability of using government subsidies to offset the effects of trade policy decisions.

Trump’s new proposed relief could signal a renewed focus on the agricultural sector as the trade war continues to impact U.S. exports.

Source: MSN

Fuck ‘em, then say you’re sorry (maybe), and then pay them. Sounds like another Stormy Daniels story!