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Stephen Miller Drops a Massive Immigration Truth Bomb on Jesse Watters
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Stephen Miller Drops a Massive Immigration Truth Bomb on Jesse Watters

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Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller joined Fox News host Jesse Watters on Jesse Watters Primetime this week to discuss U.S. immigration policy, arguing that a nation’s character and stability depend on the composition of its population.

Miller’s remarks come as the Trump administration continues to implement stronger border security measures and reverse several policies left over from the Biden-Harris administration.

“At the end of the day, what this really comes down to is this, Jesse: who lives in your country determines what your country is, right?” Miller said during the interview.

“Haiti doesn’t work as a country. It just doesn’t. People have tried forever. People spent billions of dollars trying to make Haiti work as a project. Haiti doesn’t work.”

Miller continued by saying that the same principle applies to other failed or unstable nations.

“If you take Haiti and you move it to America, it’s not going to work here. Somalia doesn’t work as a country, has never worked as a country. You take Somalia out of Somalia, you put it here, it’s not going to work any better,” he said.

He emphasized that his comments were not directed at individuals but at the larger impact of immigration policy.

“It’s not about how you feel about an individual immigrant. It’s about the policy at a systemic scale,” Miller said.

“If you move the third world to the first world, eventually we become the third world, and that’s not good for us. It’s not good for anybody who wants to live here in the future.”

The remarks come as President Donald Trump’s administration continues a broad enforcement campaign aimed at curbing illegal immigration and dismantling open-border policies implemented during the Biden era.

Since returning to office, President Trump has directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to prioritize deportations of illegal aliens with criminal records, as well as to resume construction on key sections of the southern border wall.

Democrats have sharply criticized the administration’s stepped-up enforcement actions, calling them excessive.

Several Democratic governors and mayors have refused to cooperate with ICE, with some designating their cities as “sanctuary jurisdictions.”

Under the Biden-Harris administration, DHS had significantly expanded Temporary Protected Status (TPS) programs, including extensions for nationals from Haiti.

TPS was first granted to Haitians after the 2010 earthquake that devastated the country.

The program was meant to provide temporary relief for displaced individuals, but repeated extensions over the past decade effectively allowed many to remain indefinitely in the United States.

The Department of Homeland Security announced in February that it would end TPS protections for Haitians, which had covered approximately 520,000 people at the time.

DHS said the decision was part of a return to pre-Biden immigration policy that requires temporary programs to remain temporary.

Administration officials have said the goal of the new policy is to ensure immigration laws are applied consistently and to discourage continued mass migration from unstable nations.

President Trump’s team has also emphasized cooperation between federal and local law enforcement, allowing ICE and DHS to conduct joint operations across the country targeting individuals with criminal convictions or prior deportation orders.

Miller, who previously served as a senior policy advisor during President Trump’s first term, has been one of the key architects of the administration’s immigration agenda.

His comments on Jesse Watters Primetime echoed the broader message of the White House — that immigration policy should serve national interest and preserve the rule of law.

Democrat Civil War Erupts on ‘The View’: ‘Chuck Schumer’s Days Are Over’
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Democrat Civil War Erupts on ‘The View’: ‘Chuck Schumer’s Days Are Over’

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Democrats are in turmoil after eight members of their Senate caucus joined Republicans on Sunday night to advance a stopgap measure reopening the government.

The move, which followed 40 days of gridlock, has sparked an internal backlash that now threatens Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s leadership and further divided the party.

The vote marked a major shift in the standoff that led to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Eight Senate Democrats — Dick Durbin, Jacky Rosen, John Fetterman, Catherine Cortez Masto, Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, Tim Kaine, and independent Angus King, who caucuses with Democrats — voted with Republicans to move the House-passed bill forward.

None of the senators who crossed the aisle face reelection in 2026.

Schumer voted against the measure but immediately faced widespread criticism from within his own party for failing to keep his caucus unified.

Many Democrats opposed the deal because it does not address expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. As the shutdown entered its sixth week, pressure grew amid reports of canceled flights, suspended food assistance, and unpaid federal workers.

Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut called the vote “a mistake.”

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont described it as “a very bad night.”

Others were more direct in their criticism of Schumer’s leadership.

“Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced,” Rep. Ro Khanna of California wrote on X.

“If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?”

Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts echoed that sentiment, saying, “Tonight is another example of why we need new leadership. If @ChuckSchumer were an effective leader, he would have united his caucus to vote ‘No’ tonight and hold the line on healthcare. Maybe now @EdMarkey will finally join me in pledging not to vote for Schumer?”

The criticism extended beyond Capitol Hill.

On ABC’s The View, Sunny Hostin agreed that Schumer should be replaced, while Rep. Mark Pocan of Wisconsin accused him of failing to show leadership in New York’s mayoral race and of negotiating what Pocan called “a terrible deal.”

“Don’t endorse or say who you voted for in NYC despite there being a Dem candidate,” Pocan posted.

“Get Dem Senators to negotiate a terrible ‘deal’ that does nothing real about healthcare. Screw over a national political party. Profile of scourge? Next.”

Schumer defended his approach late Sunday, saying he would “keep fighting,” but the backlash continued to mount.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts criticized Republicans, saying, “I want Republicans to actually grow a backbone and say, regardless of what Donald Trump says, we’re actually going to restore these cuts on health care — but it looks like I’ve lost that fight.”

Sen. Murphy maintained that the deal failed to address key issues. “This bill doesn’t do anything to arrest the health care catastrophe, nor does it constrain in any meaningful way President Trump’s illegality,” he said.

“I think the voters were pretty clear on Tuesday night what they wanted Congress to do … and I am really saddened that we didn’t listen to them.”

Democrats say they have been promised a December vote in the Senate to extend ACA tax credits and to rehire government workers who lost their jobs during the shutdown. But several lawmakers voiced skepticism about that pledge.

“A wink and a nod to deal with this health care crisis later — with no actual guarantees — is just not enough,” said Sen. Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin.

Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin agreed, saying, “The promise of a vote in over a month does not meet that threshold.”

The House is expected to take up the compromise later this week. Democratic leaders there have signaled opposition, but members from competitive districts may face mounting pressure to support it.

Outside Congress, Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin denounced the agreement as “a betrayal of the American people,” placing blame on Republicans and President Trump.

“The voters will never forget the day Trump turned his back on them so he could focus on building his gilded ballroom,” Martin said.

The outcome has left Democrats deeply divided, with frustration directed at both party leadership and the concessions made to end the stalemate.

As the shutdown nears its end, Schumer faces growing questions about his future atop the caucus and whether the fractured party can repair its divisions before the next legislative battle.

Passenger vs. Preschooler: Viral Airplane Fight Over Window Shade Divides the Internet
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Passenger vs. Preschooler: Viral Airplane Fight Over Window Shade Divides the Internet

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A viral video of a passenger clashing with a young child over an airplane window shade has triggered a widespread debate on social media about proper airline etiquette and parental responsibility during flights.

The footage, shared on X, showed a man attempting to watch the movie Hocus Pocus 2 during an unspecified flight when a child seated behind him repeatedly reached forward to lift his window shade.

The video caption read, “He had to fight a 4-year-old to keep his window down during the flight.”

The short clip captured a tense exchange between the two.

Each time the man pulled the window shade down, the child reached forward to lift it again.

After several back-and-forth attempts, the passenger eventually held the cover down with his hand, preventing the child from raising it further.

The video ended with the child leaning over the seat and placing their hands over the passenger’s screen, appearing to block his view of the movie.

The incident quickly spread across social media, prompting a flurry of comments divided over who was at fault.

Some viewers criticized the parents for failing to control their child.

One commenter wrote, “I’m calling the flight attendant, make them reprimand the parent and child.”

Another added, “Someone needs to control their child.”

A third user questioned why the child was interfering with another passenger’s window, noting there was “a window in front of that spoiled brat.”

Others sympathized with the child, arguing that passengers in window seats should be more considerate.

“You have eyelids, let the child enjoy the whimsy of being in a plane watching the land below him,” one user wrote.

Another remarked, “People who shut the windows while having a window seat should be on a no-fly list.”

Several commenters framed the issue as one of courtesy rather than rules.

“People who want to close the window are the worst type of people,” one wrote.

“Just because you don’t enjoy beautiful things doesn’t mean you have to make everyone else suffer. Sad all around for both sides.”

Aviation experts also weighed in on the debate. Gary Leff, a travel writer for A View From The Wing, sided with the passenger, explaining that airline etiquette generally grants control of the window shade to the person sitting in the window seat.

“The window seat passenger owns the window, and passengers in their own row own that row’s window shade,” Leff said.

Leff added that if he had been in the passenger’s position, he would have handled the issue by calmly involving the parent and cabin crew.

“If I’m the passenger (and good heavens if I’m flying Emirates coach), I’d ask the parent, ‘Could you help keep hands/feet on your side of the row? I’m keeping the shade down to see the screen,’” he wrote.

“Then I’d call a flight attendant for help.”

Still, Leff criticized the passenger’s decision to physically “wrestle a kid through a wall,” suggesting that the situation should have been managed through communication rather than confrontation.

Leff also clarified exceptions to the window shade rule. Cabin crew can request passengers to keep shades open during takeoff and landing to help eyes adjust in case of an emergency.

During long flights, flight attendants may ask passengers to lower shades to allow others to rest.

Despite those guidelines, Leff said courtesy should remain the priority.

“If someone asks you to put the window shade down (or up), consider accommodating them, especially if they have a strong preference and you do not,” he advised.

“Don’t just arbitrarily do the thing they object to, or object to moving the position of the shade for its own sake.”

The viral video has continued to draw attention across social media, sparking further discussions about shared spaces, parenting responsibility, and respect between passengers on crowded flights.

Allison Mack Claims Female Smallville Co-star Introduced Her to NXIVM Sex Cult
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Allison Mack Claims Female Smallville Co-star Introduced Her to NXIVM Sex Cult

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Actress Allison Mack has alleged that her former Smallville co-star Kristin Kreuk was the one who introduced her to the NXIVM organization, which was later exposed as a sex cult, as reported by the New York Post.

During the debut episode of her new podcast Allison After NXIVM, released this week, Mack, 43, claimed that Kreuk, 42, first brought her into contact with the Albany-based group, originally promoted as a self-help and leadership organization. NXIVM’s founder, Keith Raniere, is currently serving a 120-year prison sentence for sex trafficking and racketeering.

Mack, who served 21 months in prison for her role in the group, is now detailing her experiences in a seven-episode podcast series. She recounted her friendship with Kreuk during their years on Smallville, including shared travels and personal struggles.

“We went to Syria and Turkey together, we went to Mongolia together, we went to Paris, and we had so much fun,” Mack said. “We went to Paris multiple times together and just shopped and saw art and sat on the top of the Pompidou and had rosé and lived this kind of dream.”

She added that by their mid-20s, the two were living in New York City and both felt “oddly unsatisfied.”

Mack recalled, “We both were at the point where we were 25, we were in New York City together, it was our break. And we rented an apartment in the same building in the West Village, and we both were like, ‘Why do we feel so unsatisfied?’”

According to Mack, Kreuk eventually told her about a course she had taken through NXIVM while filming in Vancouver. “‘It’s the science of joy. It’s the most amazing thing,’” Mack recalled Kreuk telling her. “‘It’s made everything so much better in my life. You’ve got to do this.’”

“It was all she could talk about,” Mack said. “She was super excited about it.” Kreuk allegedly invited Mack to attend a weekend retreat, telling her, “‘They’re doing a weekend and I think you should do it. I think you’d really like it.’”

The allegations come years after Kreuk publicly distanced herself from NXIVM. In 2018, she issued a statement denying involvement in any criminal activities connected to the group.

“When I was about 23, I took an Executive Success Programs/NXIVM ‘intensive,’ what I understood to be a self-help/personal growth course,” she wrote. “I left about five years ago and had minimal contact with those who were still involved.”

Kreuk added, “The accusations that I was in the ‘inner circle’ or recruited women as ‘sex slaves’ are blatantly false. During my time, I never experienced any illegal or nefarious activity. I am horrified and disgusted by what has come out about DOS.”

NXIVM, founded by Raniere and co-founder Nancy Salzman, drew thousands of members with claims of personal empowerment.

Prosecutors later revealed that within the group, a secret sect called DOS—short for Dominus Obsequious Sororium (“master over slave”)—used coercion, starvation, and blackmail to control female members, some of whom were branded with Raniere’s initials.

Mack was one of the highest-ranking members of DOS, accused of recruiting and supervising women for Raniere. In 2019, she pleaded guilty to racketeering and racketeering conspiracy and was sentenced to three years in prison in 2021. She was released early in 2023.

At her sentencing, Mack apologized to the women she recruited, calling her involvement “the biggest mistake and greatest regret of my life.”

Representatives for Kreuk did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Gunman Opens Fire on Border Patrol Agents in Chicago, Suspect Still on the Run
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Gunman Opens Fire on Border Patrol Agents in Chicago, Suspect Still on the Run

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Federal authorities say a man opened fire on U.S. Border Patrol agents conducting an immigration enforcement operation in Chicago on Saturday.

The incident occurred near 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue as agents were performing their duties under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

According to a statement from DHS posted on X, the shooter was driving a Jeep when the gunfire erupted. The department confirmed that the suspect fled the scene and remains at large.

No injuries were reported among the agents.

“Agitators also hurled a paint can and bricks at the agency’s vehicles during an immigration enforcement operation,” DHS stated.

The department described the attack as part of a “growing and dangerous trend” of violence targeting federal officers involved in border and immigration enforcement.

Chicago police officers responded to the scene and cleared the area following the confrontation.

The city’s police department has not yet identified any suspects or made arrests in connection with the incident.

In a statement on X, DHS called the attack unacceptable and warned that assaults on federal officers have been increasing in frequency and intensity across multiple jurisdictions.

“This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of violence and obstruction,” the agency said.

“Over the past two months, we’ve seen an increase in assaults and obstruction targeting federal law enforcement during operations. These confrontations highlight the dangers our agents face daily and the escalating aggression toward law enforcement. The violence must end.”

Officials have not released additional details about the immigration operation that was underway when the attack occurred.

Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents routinely conduct operations in coordination with local and federal law enforcement to apprehend individuals in violation of immigration law, including those with outstanding criminal warrants or prior removal orders.

The Chicago Field Office of DHS’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is reportedly assisting local authorities in the investigation.

Federal agencies are reviewing surveillance footage from the area and interviewing witnesses to identify the suspect’s vehicle and determine whether the shooting was premeditated or spontaneous.

The attack comes amid an ongoing rise in confrontations between immigration enforcement officers and individuals attempting to obstruct or interfere with federal operations.

In recent months, several incidents have been documented in which federal agents faced verbal and physical harassment during enforcement actions.

In October, DHS reported that agents in multiple U.S. cities had experienced incidents involving damaged vehicles, vandalized property, and physical obstruction by activists attempting to prevent arrests.

Officials said that in several cases, protestors surrounded federal vehicles or threw objects, including rocks and bottles, at officers.

The agency’s latest statement emphasized that its personnel remain committed to enforcing immigration law safely and effectively despite the increasing hostility.

“Federal law enforcement officers perform their duties under the law, and attacks against them will not be tolerated,” DHS said.

Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding Saturday’s shooting to contact law enforcement immediately.

The suspect is believed to have fled in a Jeep shortly after firing multiple shots at the agents’ vehicle.

The investigation remains active, and DHS has not disclosed whether additional security measures will be implemented for future operations in the Chicago area.

FBI Had Detailed J6 Warnings of Armed Conflict, Did Nothing: Rep Loudermilk
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FBI Had Detailed J6 Warnings of Armed Conflict, Did Nothing: Rep Loudermilk

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Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), chairman of the House Judiciary subcommittee investigating law enforcement failures related to January 6, 2021, said Friday that multiple FBI confidential informants warned the bureau in advance about the potential for armed conflict at the U.S. Capitol, but the intelligence was not acted upon or shared widely enough to alter security preparations.

Loudermilk told Just the News that he reviewed the informant reports and found they contained detailed and consistent warnings weeks before the events of January 6.

The reports, he said, came from approximately two dozen confidential human sources embedded in extremist organizations across the country.

Many of those sources were reportedly in Washington, D.C., on the day of the riot to continue assisting the FBI.

“I was surprised that we found this significant intelligence that was derived from these people embedded in these organizations,” Loudermilk said in an interview on Just the News, No Noise.

“There is no way that at least the Washington Field Office or the FBI headquarters was not aware that there were elements, not the entire crowd. There were elements of people coming to Washington, D.C., with the intent of attacking the Capitol of the United States.”

Loudermilk credited FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi for allowing him access to the classified informant reports, which he said raised new questions about whether intelligence had been withheld or improperly handled before the riot.

“We’re really having a hard time finding really any tangible reports that were sent to the Capitol Police or other agencies,” he said.

“And so my question is, what did they know? When did they know it, and what did they do with the information?”

The Georgia congressman said the FBI received reports from multiple field offices across the nation warning that violence was likely at the Capitol and that certain groups were planning an armed attack.

“They had to know that there was something not only bad going to happen,” he said.

“The reports coming from these confidential human sources, not just one, but multiple sources from multiple organizations across multiple field offices across the nation, were reporting the same thing.”

According to Loudermilk, the informants’ warnings included explicit references to plans for violence against law enforcement or lawmakers during the certification of the 2020 election results.

“There were elements, not every group that was there, but there were certain groups that were planning on an armed attack of the Capitol, and even against law enforcement if they got in the way,” he said.

“It was, again, from several different places across the United States, and reported to several different field offices.”

A 2023 report from the Department of Justice’s Inspector General revealed that the FBI had as many as 26 confidential informants embedded within the crowd on January 6.

Those informants, according to the report, had passed along warnings to agents about potential violence by groups including the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.

Loudermilk said his review of the documents confirmed those accounts and added new details about other threats identified before the event.

He also disclosed that informants had warned the FBI about the possibility that members of Antifa would be embedded within the crowds.

“The answer is yes, there was concerns that Antifa would be embedded within the crowds there,” Loudermilk said.

“There were several references, again, not just isolated to one, but several different field offices, different organizations that were reporting that they had heard that Antifa would be embedded within the crowd.”

FBI officials confirmed to Just the News that the bureau received warnings from its informants about the potential for armed conflict and the possible presence of Antifa.

The bureau has since shared those reports with Congress and is working to declassify them for public release.

Loudermilk said the intelligence he reviewed indicated that the warnings should have prompted greater security preparations and possibly even reconsideration of President Donald Trump’s speech at the Ellipse that morning.

“If they would have passed along this level of intelligence, if they would have shared that level of intelligence, would it have changed the security posture to the extent where President Trump would not have come out and given his speech at the Ellipse?” he asked.

Capitol Police officials have previously stated they were not given advance warning of credible threats of violence.

Internal intelligence assessments, according to Just the News, described the January 6 rally as expected to mirror prior peaceful events, leading to a reduced security presence and rejection of then–Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund’s request for National Guard support.

Loudermilk said the newly reviewed FBI intelligence makes clear that stronger security measures should have been in place.

“There should have been even more security put in place. The National Guard should have been at the Capitol the first time Chief of Police Steven Sund requested it, just based on that information,” he said.

He added that the informants acted responsibly by warning the FBI and continuing to provide updates before, during, and after January 6.

“They are all reporting the same thing, and it’s just not prior to January 6,” Loudermilk said.

“Some of them are reporting during January 6 and post reporting. They continue to report what was going on, which increases their credibility, in my opinion, that they were trying to do the right thing.”

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NYC’s New Mayor Mamdani Vows to Block ICE, Defy Federal Immigration Enforcement
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NYC’s New Mayor Mamdani Vows to Block ICE, Defy Federal Immigration Enforcement

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Friday that New York City will not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement operations once he takes office, signaling a sharp policy shift from outgoing Mayor Eric Adams.

Speaking at the annual Somos conference in Puerto Rico, Mamdani said his administration will resist any federal attempts to assist with deportation efforts ordered by President Donald Trump.

The incoming mayor vowed that city law enforcement would not take part in federal operations conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

“My NYPD will continue to not be of assistance to ICE whenever they are trying to terrorize New Yorkers across the five boroughs,” Mamdani told NY1.

He added, “I think that it’s important to continue a separation between NYPD and ICE, and I think it’s important to bring an end to a chapter which Eric Adams said on national TV, where he opened the door to civil immigration enforcement.”

The announcement drew attention both in New York and Washington, as the federal government continues to prepare for expanded immigration enforcement measures under President Trump’s renewed border directives.

Under Mayor Adams, New York City had allowed limited cooperation between local police and federal agents in specific cases involving criminal warrants and detainers.

Adams argued that such coordination improved public safety and ensured compliance with federal law.

Mamdani, however, ran on a campaign promise to end that cooperation and strengthen New York’s designation as a sanctuary city.

Mamdani, who previously served as a state assemblyman representing western Queens, has been a vocal critic of federal immigration enforcement.

He has described ICE as “a rogue agency, one that has no interest in laws, no interest in order,” and pledged to prevent city resources from being used in deportation operations.

During his campaign, Mamdani proposed new measures to block coordination between city departments and ICE, including limiting access to municipal records and prohibiting NYPD officers from accompanying federal agents during arrests or investigations involving immigration status.

His transition team has said those policies will be among the first executive actions considered after his inauguration in January.

President Trump has repeatedly criticized Mamdani’s immigration stance.

In a post on Truth Social on November 3, Trump warned that New York City could lose significant federal funding if Mamdani carries out his plans.

“If Mamdani wins, it is highly unlikely that I will be contributing Federal Funds, other than the very minimum as required, to my beloved first home,” the President wrote.

Federal officials have not confirmed whether funding adjustments are under review, though the White House has maintained that sanctuary city policies undermine national immigration enforcement.

Mamdani’s position comes amid an ongoing rise in the number of illegal aliens settling in New York, with city shelters housing tens of thousands of migrants as of this month.

City agencies have warned that costs related to housing and social services have strained the municipal budget.

The mayor-elect has said that his administration will focus on “protecting New Yorkers” regardless of immigration status and that local resources should not be used “to enable deportation or intimidation.”

Mamdani is expected to formally take office in January following certification of the election results.

His administration will immediately face the challenge of balancing local sanctuary commitments with potential federal funding restrictions and enforcement directives.

Jay Jones Taps Ralph Northam to Co-Lead Transition Team Despite Blackface, Abortion Scandals
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Jay Jones Taps Ralph Northam to Co-Lead Transition Team Despite Blackface, Abortion Scandals

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Virginia Attorney General-elect Jay Jones announced his transition team on Thursday, naming former Democratic Governor Ralph Northam—whose tenure was marked by a blackface controversy and outrage over abortion comments—to help lead the group, as reported by Fox News.

Northam, a former pediatrician from Onancock, Virginia, served as governor from 2018 to 2022.

His time in office drew national attention in 2019 when Big League Politics, a right-leaning outlet, published a photo from the 1984 Eastern Virginia Medical School yearbook showing a person in blackface and another dressed in a Ku Klux Klan hood on a page identified as Northam’s.

The image prompted bipartisan calls for his resignation.

Jones, a Democrat who defeated Republican candidate Chuck Smith in November’s election, made the announcement late Thursday. His campaign described Northam as one of several “distinguished and experienced leaders” who will advise him as he prepares to take office.

Other members of the transition team include former First Lady Pamela Northam, former Virginia Deputy Attorney General Cynthia Hudson, and former Obama-era U.S. Attorney Timothy Heaphy, who also served as chief investigative counsel for the House January 6 Select Committee.

The list also includes two Democrat law enforcement officials — the Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney and Newport News Sheriff Gabe Morgan.

In a statement, Jones’ campaign said, “They share a commitment to public safety, public service, and the well-being of all Virginians. The transition team will work with Attorney General-Elect Jones as he prepares to take office so he can keep our communities safe, protect Virginia jobs, and defend our fundamental rights.”

Northam faced widespread backlash in 2019 over the yearbook photo. He initially apologized, saying, “The decision I made to appear as I did in this photo is not in keeping with who I am today and the values I have fought for throughout my career in the military, in medicine, and in public service.”

Days later, Northam backtracked, saying he no longer believed he was in the photo but admitted he once darkened his face to impersonate Michael Jackson for a costume contest.

During a press conference, he explained, “The reason I used a very little bit is because I don’t know if anybody’s ever tried that — but you cannot get shoe polish off.”

Northam nearly began performing Jackson’s “Moonwalk” before being stopped by his wife, Pamela Northam.

The former governor also drew national condemnation for comments he made about late-term abortions during a WTOP radio interview in which he described a scenario in which a baby could be “kept comfortable” after birth while physicians and parents “discussed” options.

Then-President Donald Trump responded by accusing Northam and other Democrats of endorsing “killing babies after birth” and “executing the baby.”

Northam completed his term in 2022, succeeded by Republican Glenn Youngkin. Jones’ decision to appoint him as co-chair has reignited debate over the Democratic Party’s handling of past scandals and its continued reliance on figures tied to controversy.

Blake Lively Seeks 1 Million in Damages, Accuses Justin Baldoni of Smear Campaign
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Blake Lively Seeks $161 Million in Damages, Accuses Justin Baldoni of Smear Campaign

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Actress Blake Lively is seeking $161 million in damages from actor and director Justin Baldoni, claiming he launched a smear campaign that severely damaged her career, personal brand, and business ventures, as reported by TMZ.

According to court filings obtained by TMZ, Lively’s attorneys allege that she lost an estimated $56.2 million in past and future earnings tied to acting, producing, speaking engagements, and endorsement deals.

The filing also claims Baldoni’s actions caused additional financial losses to her companies, including $49 million in damages to her haircare brand Blake Brown and $22 million to her beverage line Betty Buzz/Betty Booze.

LOS ANGELES – MAR 07: Justin Baldoni arrives for the ‘Five Feet Apart’ Los Angeles Premiere on March 07, 2019 in Westwood, CA

The documents further assert that Lively suffered $34 million in reputational harm, citing over 65 million negative social media impressions linked to Baldoni’s alleged “mudslinging.”

The two are set to face off in court in March, stemming from a legal battle that began after Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment during the filming of their 2024 movie “It Ends With Us.”

Lively alleges Baldoni retaliated after she reported the harassment by spreading false claims that damaged her reputation and caused financial losses across multiple ventures.

Baldoni, who directed and co-starred in the film, responded with a $400 million countersuit, accusing Lively of defamation and claiming she had fabricated allegations that destroyed his career.

However, that case was dismissed in June, when a judge ruled that Baldoni could not sue over statements made in legal filings, which are protected by law.

Lively’s lawsuit seeks compensation for lost income, emotional distress, and reputational damage, along with punitive damages meant to deter future misconduct.

Her legal team argues that the alleged campaign against her was deliberate and intended to “destroy her credibility and professional standing.”

The controversy surrounding the two actors has drawn widespread attention in Hollywood, both because of their high-profile status and the financial stakes involved.

Lively’s claims of reputational harm center on online narratives that she says were spread by Baldoni’s representatives and associates following her complaints.

Neither Lively nor Baldoni has issued public statements regarding the latest filing. The case is expected to go to trial in Los Angeles Superior Court next spring, with pre-trial motions scheduled for early February 2026.

The legal dispute marks one of the entertainment industry’s most financially significant defamation-related cases in recent years, involving two major figures whose collaboration on a film has since devolved into ongoing litigation.

Transgender Student Arrested After Flipping Turning Point Tables on Campus
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Transgender Student Arrested After Flipping Turning Point Tables on Campus

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A University of Iowa student was arrested Wednesday after being caught on video flipping a Turning Point USA table during a campus event.

The student, identified as 19-year-old Justin Pham Calhoon, also known as Niko, now faces multiple misdemeanor charges in Johnson County, Iowa.

The incident took place during a Turning Point USA outreach event called “Cocoa and Conservatives,” where members of the organization were distributing hot chocolate and engaging students in conversation.

In video footage posted by Frontlines TPUSA — the organization’s official on-the-ground coverage account — Calhoon can be seen walking up to the table and declining an offer before saying, “No thanks,” and flipping the table over.

The contents of the display spilled across the ground as bystanders watched.

According to Johnson County court filings obtained by the Iowa Pulse, Calhoon faces charges related to two separate incidents.

The first occurred on October 27, when the student allegedly overturned another conservative group’s table on campus.

The second, on November 5, involved the Turning Point USA event.

In both cases, Calhoon was charged by the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Footage of the October 27 incident shows Calhoon, dressed in a black outfit, approaching a conservative display table before forcefully knocking it over and making an obscene gesture toward the camera.

Both videos were circulated widely across social media and drew national attention from journalists and commentators.

Andy Ngo, a journalist and editor-at-large for The Post Millennial, identified the student as transgender in a social media post.

“A trans person named Justin Pham Calhoon flipped over a TPUSA table after being unable to control himself. Mainstream trans activists encouraged trans people & their allies to be violent to intimidate political opposition,” Ngo said.

Court records show that Calhoon faces two counts of Disorderly Conduct — Disturbing a Lawful Assembly or Meeting, two counts of Harassment in the Third Degree, and one count of Criminal Mischief in the Fifth Degree.

The Iowa Pulse reported that Calhoon was released without bond and is subject to no-contact orders related to the incidents.

Two non-jury trials are scheduled for March 2026.

The altercation marks the latest in a string of confrontations involving Turning Point USA chapters on college campuses following the assassination of the organization’s founder, Charlie Kirk, on September 10 at Utah Valley University.

Kirk was fatally shot during a campus event where he was taking questions from students.

Authorities later identified the suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, who reportedly has a transgender partner.

The attack prompted a series of heightened security measures at conservative campus events nationwide.

Since Kirk’s death, Turning Point USA has reported an increase in harassment and vandalism directed at its chapters.

At the University of New Mexico, a man was arrested last week after allegedly attempting to steal TPUSA signs while shouting that Kirk “got shot in the neck for a reason.”

At the University of Arizona, another individual with pink hair was captured on video calling TPUSA activists “Nazis” and warning them to “watch your neck” while walking past their table.

Despite the rise in confrontations, Turning Point USA says student interest in forming new chapters has surged.

The organization reported receiving more than 120,000 inquiries from students at high schools and universities nationwide since September.


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