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Steve Cortes reports from Pacific Palisades, once one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in America – now looking like a war zone more than a year after a tragic and very preventable fire. Standing near some of the most valuable oceanfront real estate in the world, Steve shows how little has been done to rebuild. A few construction sites exist, but at 3 PM on a weekday there are no workers, no activity, and no visible urgency to restore this devastated community. Steve calls out California Governor Gavin Newsom not only for allowing this preventable disaster to happen, but also for completely failing the rebuild effort in Pacific Palisades. Watch to see the reality on the ground and decide for yourself who’s accountable for this ongoing tragedy. #PacificPalisades #GavinNewsom #California #Wildfire #Rebuild #NewsomFailed #CaliforniaPolitics #Shorts
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Pacific Palisades Still Ruined After Fire – Gavin Newsom’s Rebuild Disaster Exposed

Patriots’ paychecks are finally rising again. Real wages are UP 2.2% – that’s $1,400 more in your pocket in just the first year of Trump, after losing $3,000 under Biden. In this video, we break down the latest real wage and Main Street prosperity numbers and show how blue collar and working-class Americans are seeing REAL gains – not just Wall Street headlines. You’ll see how: Illegals leaving and illegal workers exiting the labor market Massive deregulation and cutting red tape Onshoring and smarter trade policies …are driving an economic boom where real wages are rising faster than inflation and the Trump economy is putting Main Street first. We translate the data into tangible dollar amounts: +$1,400 per worker in year one +$2,100 for construction workers +$1,700 for manufacturing workers All while recovering almost half of the $3,000 in real pay lost under Biden. If you care about American workers, patriots’ real wages, and the future of the U.S. economy, this breakdown is for you. Are you personally seeing your paycheck go further or fall behind? Tell your story below. 👍 LIKE if you want more wage growth and less inflation. #cortesinvestigates #realwages #TrumpEconomy #bluecollar #economy
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Real Wages SURGE 2.2% Under Trump | Workers Gain $1,400 While Biden Lost You $3,000

What is the authentic Catholic and Christian view on immigration? Many politicized pastors preach that “charity” means open borders and mass migration – but Thomas Aquinas taught something very different. In this video: • Why civil government exists first to preserve order • Why the common good is ordered primarily to a nation’s own citizens • Aquinas’ warning about admitting large numbers of foreigners too quickly • Why “open borders” ideology conflicts with Catholic political philosophy If you care about faith, law, and national sovereignty, this is your reminder to return to the Church’s own tradition – not partisan sermonizing. Subscribe for more insights. #cortesinvestigates #thomasaquinas #immigration #openborders #catholic #christianity #bible #politics #theology
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Catholic Truth on Immigration: Aquinas Warns Against Mass Migration

Is the American Dream of higher education dead for the middle class? In this video, we expose how elite universities—from the Ivy League to state schools like the University of Illinois—are prioritizing high-paying international students over qualified American applicants. We break down the shocking numbers: why some top schools are now 25-50% foreign nationals, and how American taxpayers are unknowingly subsidizing this through government aid to private institutions. We also look at the story of tech billionaire Mark Andreessen, a middle-class kid from the Midwest who says he wouldn't even get accepted into his alma mater today due to current university admissions standards and DEI policies. Topics Discussed: - Why "The Best and Brightest" visa argument is failing American workers. - The "Greed" Factor: Why colleges really want foreign students. - The proposal for a student visa cap. - How the OPT program is a backdoor to permanent residency. Follow on X: https://x.com/CortesSteve Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.cortes.413204 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevecortes_/ Subscribe on Substack: https://www.cortesinvestigates.com/ Comment your thoughts or questions below. #cortesinvestigates #studentvisas #americanuniversities #chinesestudents #educationpolicy
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Should We Cap International Students at 1%?

In this video, we expose how America’s immigration system and higher education system have quietly merged into one broken machine. Using the powerful story of tech billionaire Mark Andreessen, a middle‑class kid from the Midwest who went to the University of Illinois and built a revolutionary tech career, we show how someone like him says he wouldn’t get in today. Between DEI standards, changing admissions rules, and the rush to enroll more foreign nationals, there’s “no place” for students like him anymore. We also break down how the opt visa (Optional Practical Training) turns a simple student visa into a pathway for a green card, permanent residency, and even citizenship. These visas don’t look like immigration on paper, but they function as a quiet immigration pipeline—one that U.S. taxpayers and American workers ultimately pay for. In this video, you’ll learn: - Why universities are not prioritizing educating Americans - How mass migration and 41 foreign students are connected - The mechanics of the OPT program and its link to long‑term immigration - How DEI and international admissions standards disadvantage middle‑class Americans - Why Mark Andreessen says he wouldn’t be admitted to the University of Illinois today - What all of this means for American innovation, jobs, and the next generation If you care about fair college admissions, real immigration reform, and protecting opportunity for American young people, this conversation is essential. Follow on X: https://x.com/CortesSteve Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.cortes.413204 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevecortes_/ Subscribe on Substack: https://www.cortesinvestigates.com/ #cortesinvestigates #chinesestudents #americanuniversities #nationalsecurity #studentvisa #immigrationreform
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Universities Chose Chinese Money Over American Talent

Are student visa programs actually hurting American innovation? In this video, we investigate the unintended consequences of inviting "the best and brightest" to study at US universities. While the original goal was to bolster American STEM fields, new evidence suggests a troubling trend: US colleges prioritizing high-paying foreign students over qualified American applicants. We discuss the alarming rise of national security risks, including specific cases of espionage linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) at major institutions like the University of Illinois and Michigan. Are we educating our adversaries? We also break down how university admissions policies and DEI standards might be excluding middle-class Americans—preventing future innovators like Mark Andreessen from getting a foot in the door. In this video, we cover: - The connection between international students and national security threats. - How the OPT visa pathway leads to permanent residency. - Why elite universities are incentivized to accept foreign nationals over Americans. - The impact on US STEM jobs and the American middle class. Follow on X: https://x.com/CortesSteve Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.cortes.413204 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevecortes_/ Subscribe on Substack: https://www.cortesinvestigates.com/ Comment your thoughts or questions below. #cortesinvestigates #StudentVisas #HigherEducation #NationalSecurity #STEM #uspolitics
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The Dark Side of Student Visas: Are American Students Being Replaced?

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While American students struggle to get acceptance letters, 6,000 Chinese nationals have found a home at the University of Illinois. Is this globalism gone wrong, or a financial necessity for American higher education? In this documentary, we investigate the shocking reality in America's heartland. From Fighting Illini football games broadcast in Mandarin Chinese to the displacing of local students, we uncover why U.S. universities are prioritizing foreign tuition over domestic talent. Who is really funding our education system, and at what cost to national security? What do you think? Should public universities prioritize American citizens? Leave a comment below. Follow on X: https://x.com/CortesSteve Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.cortes.413204 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevecortes_/ Subscribe on Substack: https://www.cortesinvestigates.com/ #UniversityOfIllinois #CollegeAdmissions #HigherEducation #Documentary #USNews
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The Foreign Student Crisis Destroying American College Admissions | New Documentary

Steve Cortes Interviews Kenneth Woodard: The Truth About Obama’s Chicago Legacy & Black Voters In this explosive interview, Steve Cortes sits down with Chicago native Kenneth Woodard to expose the harsh reality of the "Hope and Change" era. A father of six and law school graduate, Woodard breaks his silence on why he—and many others in America's inner cities—felt abandoned by Barack Obama's presidency. From the South Side of Chicago to the political frontlines, Woodard reveals how poverty, addiction, and homelessness shaped his worldview, and why he believes the Democratic party failed Black Americans. Through Woodard’s story, you’ll hear: 🏚️ How his family lost everything despite hard work and faith 🎓 Why he became disillusioned with Obama while still in college 💥 How race relations, corruption, and wealth inequality worsened under Obama’s leadership 🧠 His journey from radical hope to political clarity—and why he now believes Obama “missed every opportunity to unite this country” This isn’t punditry—it’s truth from the frontlines of the communities Obama left behind. Woodard’s story will challenge your assumptions and ignite a deeper conversation about race, class, and the real legacy of America’s first Black president. Follow on X: https://x.com/CortesSteve Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.cortes.413204 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevecortes_/ Subscribe on Substack: https://www.cortesinvestigates.com/ #ObamaExposed #CortesInvestigates #KennethWoodard #ChicagoVoices #HopeAndChange #ObamaLegacy #RealTalk #BlackVoicesMatter #RaceInAmerica #PoliticalTruth #2025Election
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Chicago Residents Reveal What Obama Left Behind — Full Interview

Steve Cortes Investigates: The MAHA Movement & America's Chronic Disease Epidemic In this explosive documentary, Cortes Investigates exposes why America is the richest nation on earth but also the sickest. Steve Cortes travels to Virginia to uncover the root causes of the chronic disease epidemic—from the dominance of Big Pharma and Big Food to the rise of ultra-processed foods that are destroying our metabolic health. This isn't just about policy; it's a battle for survival. We meet the leaders of the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement—including Dr. Robert Malone, regenerative farmer Joel Salatin, and allies of RFK Jr.—who are fighting to restore medical freedom and end the corruption in our public health agencies. Steve Cortes travels to Virginia to meet the rebels of the MAHA movement—doctors, farmers, parents, and patriots who are taking health into their own hands. Featuring exclusive interviews with Dr. Robert Malone, regenerative farming icon Joel Salatin, and other medical and policy leaders, this documentary exposes the real root causes of America’s health crisis: ultra-processed foods, pharmaceutical dependency, medical bureaucracies, and the cult of “scientism.” This isn’t about Left vs. Right. It’s about sick vs. well. And the time to choose is now. 🔔 Subscribe to Cortes Investigates for more unfiltered truth and real investigative journalism. Follow on X: https://x.com/CortesSteve Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.cortes.413204 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevecortes_/ Subscribe on Substack: https://www.cortesinvestigates.com/ From the soil to the soul, this episode challenges everything you think you know about healthcare, nutrition, and liberty. #CortesInvestigates #MAHA #HealthcareCrisis #MedicalFreedom #RFKJr #MakeAmericaHealthyAgain #BigPharma #BigFood #ChronicDisease #RegenerativeFarming #PublicHealth
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Why America Spends the Most but Gets the Sickest Results | Full Documentary

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