9th US LNG Plant Begins Operations in Race to Replace Production Lost in Iran War

ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy’s jointly owned Golden Pass plant in Texas is liquefying natural gas as of March 30 and expected to begin exporting within weeks.

The Sabine Pass liquefied natural gas plant owned by Cheniere Energy in Cameron Parish, La., on Feb. 10, 2025.

Golden Pass LNG is operational and expected to start exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) within weeks to energy-starved East Asian markets devastated by Iran’s destruction of a significant portion of Qatar’s export capacity.

Before the attack, Qatar exported enough LNG to meet 20 percent of global gas demand.

The joint venture between ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy announced on March 30 that it has begun liquefying natural gas at its plant and terminal on the Texas side of Sabine Pass, and will gradually increase production to provide a new source of desperately needed LNG.

“Today, we began producing LNG at our terminal in Sabine Pass, marking the completion of a significant effort to construct, commission, and start up the first LNG train and the beginning of operating a world-class facility with an exceptional team,” Golden Pass President and CEO Alex Savva said in a March 30 statement.

The United States is the world’s largest LNG exporter, having passed Qatar and Australia in 2022, with domestic producers now supplying 25 percent of global consumption, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Nearly 70 percent is shipped to buyers in Europe, with Japanese and South Korean consumers increasing imports over the past few years.

Qatar was the world’s second-largest LNG exporter, supplying nearly 20 percent of global demand. About 90 percent of Qatari LNG was purchased by buyers in Asia, including China, South Korea, Japan, India, and Pakistan.

A March 18 Iranian missile strike caused massive damage to state-owned QatarEnergy’s Ras Laffan Industrial City Pearl gas-to-liquids plant and destroyed at least two of 14 “trains,” sequential components that purify and cool natural gas to turn it into liquid for transport. QatarEnergy estimates that it will take at least three years, and perhaps five years, to restore that production capacity.

There are eight U.S. LNG export terminals, all on the Gulf of America and East Coast: four in Louisiana, two in Texas, and one each in Georgia and Maryland. All are operating at capacity, meaning that there is little ability to boost production to replace Qatar’s LNG production.

However, Golden Pass could significantly cut into that deficit. The development includes three liquefaction trains that, at full capacity, will produce up to 18.1 million tons of LNG per year extracted from five massive natural gas storage tanks and pumped to pierside berths that can accommodate two LNG carriers at a time.

One large LNG tanker can typically carry enough natural gas to power up to 700,000 homes for an entire year, according to the Center for LNG.

“I’m proud of our team and their tireless work to ensure we safely reached this milestone,” Golden Pass Vice President of Operations Jeremy Horn said. “We’re excited to go to work delivering Texas LNG to power the world.”

https://www.theepochtimes.com/business/9th-us-lng-plant-begins-operations-in-race-to-replace-production-lost-in-iran-war-6005726?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1

Israel passes law mandating death penalty for terrorists in final Knesset vote with Netanyahu’s support

A plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on October 22, 2025. (Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

The measure cleared its final readings in the Knesset plenum by a vote of 62-48, with one lawmaker abstaining.

Israel’s parliament approved legislation Monday evening establishing the death penalty for terrorists, with backers saying the move is aimed at deterring attacks and delivering justice for victims, The Jerusalem Post reported.

The measure cleared its final readings in the Knesset plenum by a vote of 62-48, with one lawmaker abstaining, reflecting a firm majority in support alongside significant opposition.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entered the chamber to cast his vote in favor, publicly aligning himself with the proposal during its final passage.

The initiative was introduced by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit Party, which has advocated for stricter punitive measures in response to terrorism.

Supporters of the bill say the policy establishes capital punishment for those convicted of terrorist acts and is intended to strengthen Israel’s response framework.

They maintain that the threat of such a penalty could discourage future attacks while providing what they describe as a measure of justice for victims of terrorism.

The vote concluded the legislative process after the bill advanced through earlier stages, culminating in its approval by the full plenum on Monday night.

The outcome highlighted divisions within the legislature, with dozens of lawmakers opposing the measure even as it secured passage with a clear majority.

Netanyahu’s decision to attend the vote and support the legislation emphasized its political weight, as the prime minister joined proponents at a pivotal moment in the process.

The law marks a central policy push by Ben-Gvir’s party, which has prioritized tougher legal consequences for terrorism as part of its broader agenda.

https://worldisraelnews.com/israel-passes-law-mandating-death-penalty-for-terrorists-in-final-knesset-vote-with-netanyahus-support/

Senate Republicans Reportedly Going to Bulldoze Dems on DHS Funding

Senate Republicans are no longer playing games. After unnecessarily conceding to Democratic demands, Chuck Schumer and the Democrats decided to do a 180-degree turn on funding. It was also something the Democrats wanted: a split DHS funding bill that funds most of the agency, except ICE and Border Patrol. It wasn’t enough suddenly, leading Trump to issue an order to pay TSA agents through last year’s tax cut bill, and Democrats to pass the funding bill via voice vote before leaving the Capitol. Of course, they knew the House GOP didn’t approve of this move, leading to intra-party complaints on top of the institutional rivalry.  

There was a pro forma session today, where Senate Republicans could have tried to pass the House’s 60-day continuing resolution, but Democrats were prepared. Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) waited in his darkened lair, ready to object to unanimous consent. 

Yes, the GOP didn’t give in on de-masking for ICE or judicial warrants, but the Democrats managed to delay things for another two weeks. With the Democrats pushing back against GOP efforts, the buzz is that when the Senate reconvenes after the Easter break, they will fund all of DHS, including ICE and Border Patrol, for three years, without any concessions via reconciliation.

First, I’ll believe it when I see it. Senate Republicans aren’t known for these ‘go for the jugular’ moves, and John Thune usually doesn’t fit that mold. If this does come to fruition, I will do somersaults, though I’d rather see us nuke the legislative filibuster to pass this bill and the SAVE Act. Second, do they have the votes? Because Thom Tillis, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, and John Curtis could be a problem. 

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2026/03/30/senate-republicans-reportedly-going-to-bulldoze-dems-on-dhs-funding-n2673662

Scott Jennings Asks Just How Far Democrats Will Go If They Regain Power

The Democrats have made it very clear that their plan, if they regain power in November, is to go on a massive retribution tour against President Trump and anyone who didn't adequately "resist" his administration. Susan Rice said Democrats will attack businesses, colleges, and others who "bent the knee" to Trump, saying on a podcast that, "Companies already are starting to hear they better preserve their documents, they better be ready for subpoenas. If they've done something wrong, they will be held accountable. And if they haven't broken the law, good for them; if they've done the right things, good for them. That also will be noted and remembered. This is not going to be an instance of forgive and forget. The damage that these people are doing is too severe to the American people and our national interests."

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said something similar, announcing a Democrat "Project 2029" that promised to weaponize government against the Democratic Party's opponents. Eric Swalwell said he'll make life a living hell for ICE agents if he's elected Governor of California; Philly DA Larry Krasner vowed to hunt ICE agents down like "Nazis" on trumped-up state charges so they can't be pardoned, and Rep. Shri Thanedar vowed to prosecute ICE agents once President Trump leaves office.

This is something voters need to know. We doubt the majority of them, including some Democrats and most independents, would be keen on the Democrats' plan to weaponize government and persecute their political enemies. That's why Salem Radio host and CNN contributor Scott Jennings asked the most important question of this election season: just how far will Democrats go?

And he pointed to the ongoing DHS shutdown, which includes not paying TSA agents for weeks, as proof of the road Democrats will lead us down.

"We can all agree that this is highly irresponsible," Jennings said. "We're at war, and we have the thing called Homeland Security closed. I know it was a long time ago, but let's all go back and remember how this started. Democrats don't want to have any funding or enforcement of our immigration laws."

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/amy-curtis/2026/03/30/jennings-how-far-will-dems-go-if-they-get-power-n2673657

Germany drafting plan to send 80% of Syrian migrants back home, remove residential rights

The push comes more than a year after the Syrian civil war officially ended.

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa are aiming for roughly 80 percent of Syrians in Germany to go back home over the next three years.

The announcement came after their meeting in Berlin on Wednesday.

“Looking ahead over the next three years – as Sharaa has expressed his hope – around 80% of Syrians currently residing in Germany are expected to return to their home country,” Merz said, per the BBC. He added that the process would begin with those “who no longer have a valid residence rights,” especially criminal offenders.

Merz and Sharaa noted that some Syrians would remain in Germany, particularly doctors and carers, citing their value to German society. “We are proud that Syrians have learned very quickly to contribute to society,” Sharaa said. He Laid out the plans for a “circular” migration model, allowing Syrians to help rebuild their homeland while keeping the stability they’ve established in Germany.

The push comes more than a year after the Syrian civil war officially ended. Merz said the situation in Syria has “now changed fundamentally” and that “the need for protection must therefore be reassessed.”

During the conflict, nearly a million Syrians sought refuge in Germany, most arriving during the 2015 refugee crisis under former Chancellor Angela Merkel, who famously declared, “Wir schaffen das,” or “We’ll manage this.” The mass arrivals later fueled the rise of right-wing populists parties, including the AfD, which has pushed stricter policies across Europe.

Sharaa’s visit has sparked protests, particularly from the Kurdish Community in Germany, which demanded Germany secure commitments on minority protections in Syria. The group has accused Sharaa of human rights abuses and war crimes.

Franziska Brantner of the growing Green Party said that returning isn’t feasible for many Syrians due to poor infrastructure and security concerns.

https://humanevents.com/2026/03/30/germany-drafting-plan-to-send-80-of-syrian-migrants-back-home-remove-residential-rights

Five Shot by Gunmen in Mexican Beach Resort During Attack at Bar

A group of gunmen in Mexico fired into a bar in the popular beach resort city of Cancun, injuring five people. The shooting comes just days after a similar shooting in Playa Del Carmen, another popular tourist destination.

The shooting took place on Monday, early morning, at a bar called Fusion in the northwest part of Cancun. According to the local news outlet Noticaribe, the gunmen approached the bar and began firing inside. There were only 10 people inside at the time of the shooting. The gunmen managed to escape before authorities arrived.

Local police and paramedics tended to five individuals who were shot during the attack and subsequently rushed them to local hospitals. Their condition remains unknown.

Authorities carried out a search operation in an attempt to locate the gunmen, but were not successful.

According to Noticaribe, a similar shooting attack took place in February 2025 at the same location, which had the name Babilonia at the time. In that shooting, unknown gunmen injured three people and killed a fourth.

The shooting in Cancun comes just days after a similar attack took place in the popular beach resort city of Playa Del Carmen. As Breitbart Texas reported, in that attack, a group of gunmen riding on motorbikes pulled up to a bar called Cantaleta and began firing. The gunmen managed to escape before authorities arrived, leaving one person injured.

The shootings come at a time when Mexico’s Caribbean resort areas see a large influx of tourists during Spring Break and Easter Week. A motive for the shootings has not been released. Breitbart Texas reported on similar incidents in the past tied to rival cartels fighting for control of the local distribution of drugs, as well as extortion schemes forcing bar owners to pay protection fees.

https://www.breitbart.com/border/2026/03/30/five-shot-during-attack-at-bar-in-cancun/

No More Kids for the Peasants: Sunny Hostin on The View Calls Childbearing ‘Reckless’

Sunny Hostin thinks America is so bad, people should not even have kids anymore. It was fine for her to have kids, of course, but now, she thinks people shouldn't do it. 

It's probably best Sunny Hostin and people who think like her stop having kids. They convince their kids to hate people over politics, that the world will end in a decade because of climate change and that they are in the wrong body and should change gender. That is no way to rear a child. 

For the middle class, having babies is getting really expensive. 

Sunny apparently wants many more abortions.

Oh, she is a Mother. She just doesn't believe other women should get to be Mothers. Pulling up the ladder behind her.

Absolutely, build your family. At the end of the day, it is everything. Nothing else actually matters, at all. 

2020 really broke people.

They just hate kids and family. 

Expeditiously. 

The Left is insane, part 1,951.

https://twitchy.com/justmindy/2026/03/30/sunny-hostin-dont-have-kids-in-trumps-america-n2426618