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Blood on Their Hands? Democrats Spewed Wild Rhetoric Before Ambush of National Guard
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Blood on Their Hands? Democrats Spewed Wild Rhetoric Before Ambush of National Guard

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Democrats and several media outlets had spent months warning that President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard could lead to unrest or interfere with the 2026 midterm elections, remarks that preceded the Wednesday shooting of two National Guardsmen near the White House.

Officials said the guardsmen were critically injured after being shot just blocks from the executive mansion.

In August, Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said in an interview that the possibility of Trump sending the National Guard to Chicago was “an attack on the American people.”

Pritzker claimed the president would use the Guard to “stop the elections in 2026 or, frankly, take control of those elections.”

Democratic Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin made similar comments during an appearance on ABC News’ “This Week” on Sunday.

Slotkin had posted a video on Nov. 18 urging service members and intelligence personnel to “refuse illegal orders” from the Trump administration.

On-air, she raised concerns about the Guard potentially opening fire on Americans.

“My primary concern is the use of U.S. military on American shores … in our cities and in our streets,” Slotkin said.

“We’ve seen now the courts overturn the deployment of U.S. military into our streets, including here in Washington, D.C. When you look at these videos coming out of places like Chicago, it makes me incredibly nervous that we’re about to see people in law enforcement, people in uniformed military, get nervous, get stressed, shoot at American civilians.”

Slotkin added: “It is … a very, very stressful situation for these law enforcement and for the communities on the ground. So it was basically a warning to say, like, if you’re asked to do something, particularly against American citizens, you have the ability to go to your JAG officer and push back.”

“The View” co-host Joy Behar also expressed concerns about the Guard’s deployment.

On Oct. 7, Behar claimed the National Guard would prevent Americans from voting.

“This is a pretext to stop the next election,” Behar said.

“That’s what I think it is.”

The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed on X that a suspect was taken into custody for Wednesday’s shooting but did not release a motive.

President Trump wrote on Truth Social that the two injured Guardsmen were in critical condition.

“The animal that shot the two National Guardsmen, with both being critically wounded, and now in two separate hospitals, is also severely wounded, but regardless, will pay a very steep price. God bless our Great National Guard, and all of our Military and Law Enforcement,” Trump wrote.

“These are truly Great People. I, as President of the United States, and everyone associated with the Office of the Presidency, am with you!”

Republican West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey initially posted on X that the two Guardsmen, both from West Virginia, had died from their injuries, but later said there were “conflicting reports about the condition” of the victims.

FBI Director Kash Patel and Metropolitan Police Department Executive Assistant Chief Jeffery Carroll confirmed during a Wednesday afternoon press conference that the Guardsmen remained in “critical condition.”

President Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C., in August under Section 40 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, citing rising crime across the city.

Mamdani Doubles Down on Anti-Trump Rhetoric: ‘I Believe Everything I’ve Said in the Past’
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Mamdani Doubles Down on Anti-Trump Rhetoric: ‘I Believe Everything I’ve Said in the Past’

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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Sunday that he stands by past statements in which he referred to President Donald Trump as a “fascist,” reiterating the remark during an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

Mamdani’s comments came after he and President Trump met in the Oval Office last week.

During the interview, host Kristen Welker referenced the joint press conference Mamdani held with the president.

Welker noted that a reporter had asked Mamdani whether he believed President Trump was a fascist, a characterization Mamdani had used previously.

Welker said Mamdani began to answer before President Trump interjected, telling him, “That’s okay. You can just say yes. It’s easier than explaining it.”

Welker then asked Mamdani directly, “So, Mr. Mayor-Elect, just to be very clear, do you think that President Trump is a fascist?”

Mamdani replied, “And after President Trump said that, I said, ‘yes.’”

Welker followed up. “So you do?”

Mamdani said, “That’s something that I’ve said in the past, I say it today. And I think what I appreciated about the conversation that I had with the president was that we were not shy about the places of disagreement about the politics that has brought us to this moment. And we also wanted to focus on what it could look like to deliver on a shared analysis of an affordability crisis for New Yorkers.”

Welker also asked Mamdani about earlier comments in which he said President Trump engaged in an “attack on our democracy” and referred to him as a “despot.”

She asked whether he still believed that President Trump is a threat to democracy.

Mamdani answered, “Everything that I’ve said in the past, I continue to believe.”

The interview marked Mamdani’s first extended national appearance following his Oval Office meeting with President Trump.

Mamdani, who will take office as mayor of New York City in January, has previously criticized the president on multiple fronts, including his approach to governance and his handling of national political disputes.

During the NBC interview, he did not retract or revise any of those earlier statements.

Mamdani said the meeting with President Trump included areas of discussion where the two disagreed, along with areas where both focused on issues affecting New York City residents.

He said the conversation included discussion of affordability challenges facing the city.

President Trump, who answered several questions alongside Mamdani during the press conference, did not revisit the subject during the NBC segment.

The exchange on “Meet the Press” centered on Mamdani’s past remarks and whether he intended to amend or clarify them following his meeting with the president. Mamdani said his views were unchanged.

Hakeem Jeffries Blows a Gasket On Live TV, Earns ‘Iconic’ Eye Roll from CNBC Host
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Hakeem Jeffries Blows a Gasket On Live TV, Earns ‘Iconic’ Eye Roll from CNBC Host

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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pushed back sharply during a CNBC appearance Friday after host Rebecca Quick questioned whether he was leveraging the expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits for political advantage.

Jeffries is seeking a three-year extension of the subsidies, originally enacted during the Biden-Harris administration, while Republicans have rejected anything beyond a shorter renewal.

During the interview on “Squawk Box,” Quick suggested that Jeffries preferred allowing the subsidies to lapse rather than accepting a shorter extension that could gain bipartisan support.

“It’s important context to make me realize that I don’t think you want to get a deal done. I think this is something where you’d like to see the rates go higher and allow the Republicans to hang themselves with that. Is that the answer? Is this politics?” Quick said.

Jeffries responded forcefully. “That’s absolutely a ridiculous assertion,” he said.

“Three years is not going to get passed, so what do you do? Shame on you for saying that. It’s not a partisan issue for us. In fact, the states that are most impacted as it relates to an Affordable Care Act tax credit expiration are all Republican states.”

The dispute comes weeks after Democrats voted for what became the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

The shutdown began October 1 after Democrats opposed the Republican-led funding bill, which did not include extensions of the ACA subsidies.

The government reopened after 43 days without an agreement on the credits, leading to frustration within the Democratic caucus, including from Jeffries.

Quick argued that a shorter deal could still be reached if both parties returned to negotiations.

She noted that House Republicans might accept a one- or two-year extension rather than the three-year plan Jeffries is seeking.

Jeffries insisted that Democrats want to negotiate.

“Listen, this is not a partisan fight for us. It’s a patriotic fight,” he said.

“We’re fighting for every constituent, even if Republicans aren’t necessarily fighting for their own constituents. We want to find a bipartisan path forward, and that is what we’ve repeatedly indicated we want to do. Like, we want to sit down and have a reasonable discussion, find common ground to address this issue. Now, Republicans said in the House they were willing to deal with the Affordable Care Act tax credit issue after the government funding agreement was reached.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson has not committed to bringing an extension up for a vote.

In the Senate, Majority Leader John Thune agreed to hold a vote on the credits as part of the negotiations that secured Democratic support for reopening the government.

Jeffries said Republicans have had a full year to reach a deal and have not produced a proposal that could pass.

Quick pressed the point that a one-year extension could buy time for both parties to develop a longer-term plan, but Jeffries maintained that Democrats have been willing to negotiate throughout the process while Republicans have not agreed to terms that would avoid lapses in coverage.

The Affordable Care Act tax credits remain unresolved as both chambers return to budget discussions.

Jeffries continues to call for a multi-year extension while insisting that Democrats are ready to work on a bipartisan agreement once Republicans present a framework they are willing to support.

Democrats Divided as House Votes to Denounce Socialism Nationally
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Democrats Divided as House Votes to Denounce Socialism Nationally

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The House of Representatives passed a resolution Friday condemning socialism in all forms, just hours before New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani — a self-described democratic socialist — was scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House, as reported by The New York Post.

The vote highlighted significant divisions among Democrats as Mamdani, 34, arrived in Washington for the 3 p.m. sit-down.

New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani speaks in a Malikah’s Iftar Ramadan event at the Museum of the Moving Image on March 07, 2025 in the Queens Borough of New York City.

The concurrent resolution was introduced by Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and passed with bipartisan support in a 285–98 vote.

All “no” votes came from Democrats, with two members — Janelle Bynum of Oregon and Deborah Ross of North Carolina — voting “present.”

The resolution states, “Congress denounces socialism in all its forms, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States.”

During the debate, Salazar referenced her parents’ escape from Cuba after Fidel Castro’s rise to power and criticized Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), who opposed the measure.

“Madame Waters, for decades you traveled to Cuba dozens of times to visit Fidel Castro personally, whom you considered your friend,” Salazar said on the House floor.

WASHINGTON D.C., USA – June 24, 2022: Congresswoman Maxine Waters speaks in front of the Supreme Court against the Dobbs v. Jackson decision released today.

Waters objected and moved to take her colleague’s words down, prompting Salazar to withdraw her remarks. Salazar went on to cite human rights abuses associated with Cuba’s communist regime, including political imprisonment and violence against Afro-Cubans.

Rep. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), son of former Sen. Bob Menendez, also voted against the resolution despite his own family history of fleeing Cuba before Castro took power.

Members of Congress who endorsed Mamdani, including Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), voted “no” along with other members of the far-left “Squad.”

House Speaker emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) also opposed the resolution, as did New York Democrats Yvette Clarke, Adriano Espaillat, and Dan Goldman.

The vote took place shortly after Mamdani landed at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The mayor-elect has said he intends to “speak plainly” with President Trump about policies to make New York City more affordable.

Trump, who previously said he might cut federal funding if “my little Communist” won the election, told Fox News Radio’s “Brian Kilmeade Show” on Friday that he expected the meeting to be “quite civil.” He added, “I think we’ll get along fine.”

At a Thursday news conference in City Hall Park, Mamdani said, “I have many disagreements with the president, and I believe that we should be relentless and pursue all avenues and all meetings that could make our city affordable for every single New Yorker.”

The vote also exposed ideological rifts among Democrats that emerged during Mamdani’s mayoral campaign. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) endorsed Mamdani but voted in favor of the GOP resolution condemning socialism.

New York, NY – September 7, 2020: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries speaks at US Senator Chuck Schumer and members of NY House delegation media briefing on 3rd avenue in Manhattan

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) did not endorse Mamdani and did not indicate how he voted in the mayoral race.

“Let me educate our colleagues on the other side of the aisle: socialism is communism-light,” Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) said during debate.

She noted that her mother fled Cuba in 1959 and said Mamdani’s stated goals — including abolishing private property rights and establishing government-run supermarkets — mirrored “policies straight out of the Communist playbook of Karl Marx.”

Lawmakers also criticized the failures of modern socialist governments, including Venezuela.

The resolution documents historical examples of socialist regimes collapsing into communist dictatorships under leaders such as Lenin, Stalin, Mao Zedong and Castro, resulting in widespread famine, political oppression, and mass deaths.

It cites estimates of mass starvation in North Korea and the Soviet Union, and between 15 million and 55 million deaths during China’s Great Leap Forward.

A companion resolution was introduced in the Senate by Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.). Both measures were filed in early September — weeks before Mamdani won the New York City Democratic primary and secured his position as mayor-elect.

Illegal Alien Trucker with NY CDL Kills Indiana National Guardsman in Deadly Crash
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Illegal Alien Trucker with NY CDL Kills Indiana National Guardsman in Deadly Crash

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An illegal alien who held a commercial driver’s license issued by the State of New York was arrested over the weekend after a multi-vehicle crash in Boone County, Indiana, that resulted in the death of an Indiana National Guardsman.

The driver, identified as 56-year-old Georgian national Goderdzi Gujabidze, is now in custody following the incident.

Authorities said Gujabidze was operating an 18-wheeler when he collided with a military Humvee and another vehicle.

Indiana National Guardsman Terry Frye was pronounced dead at the scene. Three additional individuals were transported to a hospital for treatment.

When deputies attempted to communicate with Gujabidze, law enforcement reported a “language barrier” that required the assistance of a translator.

Officials later confirmed that Gujabidze had obtained a non-domiciled commercial driver’s license in New York. According to information reviewed after the accident, he entered the United States in 2022 at San Luis, Arizona.

Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin issued a statement to The Daily Wire addressing the incident.

“Another senseless and avoidable tragedy on America’s roads at the hands of an illegal alien driving a commercial vehicle. Sanctuary states are recklessly providing commercial driver’s licenses to illegal aliens who should not be operating 18-wheeler and trucks on America’s highways,” she said.

McLaughlin added, “Thanks to the cooperation from Boone County Sheriff’s Office, this illegal will never again be allowed to terrorize American roads again. We pray for the family of Terry Frye as they mourn the loss of their son and thank him for his service to this nation.”

The Trump administration has launched a federal review of state practices involving commercial driver’s licenses issued to individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States.

The move follows a series of fatal roadway collisions in Florida and California involving foreign nationals who held CDLs issued by state authorities.

The Department of Transportation, led by Secretary Sean Duffy, initiated an audit of state records related to CDL holders.

During the review, California was found to have improperly issued 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses to foreign nationals. Federal officials have stated that additional findings from other states are forthcoming.

Secretary Duffy addressed the audit results in a recent statement.

“What our team has discovered should disturb and anger every American,” he said.

“Licenses to operate a massive, 80,000-pound truck are being issued to dangerous foreign drivers — often times illegally. This is a direct threat to the safety of every family on the road, and I won’t stand for it. Today’s actions will prevent unsafe foreign drivers from renewing their license and hold states accountable to immediately invalidate improperly issued licenses.”

Gujabidze remains in custody as the investigation continues, and Indiana officials are coordinating with federal authorities regarding his immigration status and commercial licensing history.

Jasmine Crockett’s Epstein Accusation Falls Apart Live on CNN
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Jasmine Crockett’s Epstein Accusation Falls Apart Live on CNN

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas defended her remarks involving EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Jeffrey Epstein during an interview on CNN’s “The Source” on Wednesday, stating that she deliberately referred to “a Jeffrey Epstein” rather than asserting it was the convicted sex trafficker.

Host Kaitlan Collins asked Crockett to address Zeldin’s response.

Collins noted that Zeldin said the reference involved a different individual, “a Dr. Jeffrey Epstein,” who previously donated to one of his campaigns and was unrelated to the disgraced financier. Collins asked whether Crockett wanted to correct the record.

Crockett responded by saying she never claimed it was the same Jeffrey Epstein.

She said the issue arose during a debate and that information was presented to Democrats without advance notice.

Crockett said that her team used a quick online search because, according to her, Republicans raised the donation in real time.

“Listen, I never said that it was that Jeffrey Epstein. Just so that people understand, when you make a donation, your picture is not there. And because they decided to spring this on us in real time, I wanted the Republicans to think about what could potentially happen, because I knew that they didn’t even try to go through the FEC. So, my team, what they did is they Googled, and that is specifically why I said a Jeffrey Epstein, unlike Republicans, I at least don’t go out and just tell lies, because it was not the same one, that’s fine,” Crockett said.

She continued that Zeldin “admitted that he did receive donations from a Jeffrey Epstein,” and argued that he could have clarified the issue simply by stating it was a different individual.

Crockett said she was not attempting to mislead anyone and that the timing limited what information her staff could find.

“Now, have I dug in to find out who this doctor is? I have not. So I will trust and take what he says is that it wasn’t that Jeffrey Epstein, but I was not attempting to mislead anybody. I literally had maybe 20 minutes before I had to do that debate,” she said.

Crockett reiterated that more time would have been necessary to determine the identity of the donor.

“Within 20 minutes, you could not find that out, not from just doing a quick search on FEC. So number one, I made sure that I was clear that it was a Jeffrey Epstein, but I never said that it was specifically that Jeffrey Epstein, because I knew that we would need more time to really dig in,” she said.

Zeldin was confirmed as EPA administrator earlier this year.

The exchange with Crockett stemmed from a dispute over donor records and questions raised during a prior debate.

The discussion on CNN followed Republicans’ criticism of Crockett’s initial comments and Crockett’s insistence that she used the phrasing intentionally.

The interview marked the latest in a series of disagreements between Crockett and House Republicans involving campaign finance issues raised during committee proceedings and televised debates.

Attacker on the Loose After Violent Queens Subway Slashing Incident
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Attacker on the Loose After Violent Queens Subway Slashing Incident

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Two men were slashed on a Queens subway platform on Wednesday afternoon, and the suspect remains at large as police continue searching for the attacker, as reported by The New York Post.

The incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. on the southbound platform serving the E and F trains at the Union Turnpike station in Kew Gardens, according to the New York City Police Department.

Officers responding to a 911 call found a 42-year-old man with a laceration to his forehead and a 50-year-old man with a laceration to his face.

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Commuters on the platform surrounded the two victims, who were seen holding tissues to their injuries while awaiting medical help. One bystander was observed applying pressure to the forehead wound of one victim as he made a phone call.

The NYPD said both men were transported to nearby hospitals, where they were reported to be in stable condition. Police said the circumstances leading to the slashing were not immediately clear, and investigators have not yet identified a motive.

No arrests have been made, and the attacker remained on the loose as of Wednesday evening. The NYPD said the investigation is ongoing.

Union Turnpike is a busy transit hub connecting two major subway lines in central Queens, drawing heavy foot traffic throughout the day. The midafternoon attack briefly disrupted activity on the platform as police secured the area and interviewed witnesses.

Authorities have not released descriptions of the suspect or any additional information about the moments before the slashing.

Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from the station and collecting statements from individuals who were present at the time of the attack.

The incident adds to a series of violent episodes reported across the subway system this year. Police are urging anyone with information to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers tip line.

Trump Torches Powell at Investment Forum, Presses Bessent to Fix Rates
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Trump Torches Powell at Investment Forum, Presses Bessent to Fix Rates

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President Donald Trump sharply criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during remarks at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, saying Powell has “mental problems” and that he would like to remove him from his position, as reported by the New York Post.

Trump told the audience that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged him not to take that step before Powell’s term expires in May 2026.

President Donald Trump speaks during the American 250 kickoff event on July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrouds.

“[Powell’s] got some real mental problems. There’s something wrong with him. I’ll be honest, I’d love to fire his ass,” Trump said. “He should be fired. Guy is grossly incompetent.” Turning to Bessent, Trump added, “You’ve got to work on him, Scott.”

Trump then joked that Bessent could also face consequences if rates are not lowered quickly. “The only thing Scott is blowing it on is the Fed because the Fed — the rates are too high, Scott. And if you don’t get it fixed fast, I’m going to fire your ass, okay?”

According to Trump, Bessent has repeatedly advised him not to dismiss Powell before his term concludes. Trump, imitating Bessent, recounted the conversations:

“‘Sir, don’t fire him. Sir, please don’t fire him. He’s got three months to go. Please, he’s a voice of reason.’”

This is not the first time Trump has criticized Powell, whom he appointed in 2018. Trump has previously called him “stupid,” “dumb,” and “hardheaded” while pressing the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates at a faster pace.

The Fed cut interest rates by a quarter-point in September, marking its first rate reduction since December. It cut rates another quarter-point in October.

However, expectations for an additional cut in December have weakened as several Fed officials have signaled a more cautious stance.

Trump also criticized the cost of the Federal Reserve’s headquarters renovation project during his appearance Wednesday.

“He should be sued for spending $4 billion to build a little building. I’m building a ballroom that’s gonna cost a tiny fraction of that and it’s bigger than the whole thing put together,” Trump said.

Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell, greets attendees during the National Association for Business Economics meeting at Grand Hyatt Nashville in Nashville , Tenn., Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

The president has said his planned $300 million White House ballroom will be funded by private donors, including major technology companies such as Amazon, Meta, and Apple, as well as donors including the Winklevoss twins.

Trump previously attacked the Fed renovation earlier this year, saying the project had gone far over budget. After visiting the construction site in July, he indicated he would not fire Powell at that time.

Powell’s term as Federal Reserve chair is set to end in May 2026.

Experts Urge Parents to Ask Babies for ‘Consent’ Before Diaper Changes
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Experts Urge Parents to Ask Babies for ‘Consent’ Before Diaper Changes

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A group of early childhood development researchers in Australia is advising parents to begin asking infants for “consent” before changing their diapers, according to a November 2025 guide released by Deakin University, as reported by The New York Post.

The recommendations outline a new approach to diaper-changing that encourages parents to communicate with their babies about the process, even though infants cannot yet speak.

“At the start of a nappy change, ensure your child knows what is happening,” the researchers wrote.

“Get down to their level and say, ‘You need a nappy change,’ and then pause so they can take this in.”

The guidance suggests that parents should take additional steps once notifying a baby of the diaper change.

“Then you can say, ‘Do you want to walk [or] crawl with me to the [changing] table, or would you like me to carry you?’” the report states.

Researchers recommend observing a child’s “facial expressions and body language to check if they understand what is happening.”

“This can be a time to help children learn about consent and how their bodies work,” the authors wrote. They did not respond to a request for comment from The Post.

The suggestions fall under what is commonly referred to as “gentle parenting,” a child-rearing method that emphasizes empathy, communication, and connection over traditional forms of discipline.

The approach is often associated with millennial and Gen Z parents and has generated significant debate online.

The Deakin University guide also encourages involving infants directly in the diaper-changing process. Parents are advised to ask questions such as, “Can you please lift up your bottom so I can slide your nappy out?”

Researchers said that “these habits plant the seed of the idea that a child has the right to say what happens to their body.”

Yamalis Diaz, a clinical child psychologist with NYU Langone Health, told The Post that involving babies verbally during diaper changes can help prepare them for future conversations about bodily autonomy.

“This is more about integrating the teaching of consent into the [adult’s] parenting practices early on,” Diaz said. “It’s aimed at increasing the parents’ awareness of all the ways that the need for consent occurs in a child’s life.”

Diaz added that beginning these discussions early helps establish comfort with boundary-setting. “Parents and kids will be more comfortable talking about and establishing boundaries,” she said.

Lesley Koeppel, a psychotherapist based in New York City, agreed that parents can set the foundation for autonomy by narrating their actions.

“Babies cannot verbally agree or disagree, but parents can still narrate what they are doing,” she said. “This builds a foundation for bodily autonomy long before a child has language.”

Koeppel said the practice is “symbolic rather than literal,” adding that its message is intended to communicate, “You matter. Your body matters. I will always tell you what I am doing.”

The researchers urged parents not to distract infants with toys or songs during diaper changes.

“It’s important children notice when someone is touching their most intimate parts,” they wrote, noting that “even in early infancy, children can respond to consistent verbal cues.”

The guidance also recommends using anatomically correct terms during diaper changes and bath time, including “vulva,” “penis,” and “anus.”

“Parents may feel uncomfortable doing this and think more childish names should be used,” the researchers said. “But this keeps children safe, as it means they can then inform trusted adults about their experiences with all the people who care for them.”

The authors acknowledged that the suggested practices may feel overwhelming. “The habits we outline above may also seem to add more work to the already demanding parental load,” they wrote.

“So try and do them as often as possible and be kind to yourself if every nappy change isn’t a perfect moment of connection. You are supporting a small child after all.”

Florida Illegal Alien Deportations Hit 6,200 After Joint Sex Predator Operation
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Florida Illegal Alien Deportations Hit 6,200 After Joint Sex Predator Operation

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Florida officials announced that state and federal law enforcement agencies have arrested more than 6,200 illegal aliens this year, all of whom have been transferred to the Trump administration for removal.

The latest enforcement action, known as “Operation Criminal Return,” resulted in 230 arrests and focused on individuals identified as repeat violent offenders, child predators, and others with criminal histories.

Gov. Ron DeSantis detailed the results of the operation during a public announcement, describing the effort as a coordinated initiative involving the Florida Highway Patrol, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

He said the operation reflected the level of enforcement Florida voters expect from state leadership.

“I’m pleased to announce the successful completion of Operation Criminal Return,” DeSantis said.

“This is a joint operation between ICE as well as the state of Florida, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. We nabbed 230 criminal illegal aliens off the street. Some of these guys had committed offenses against children, sexual predators.”

DeSantis contrasted the latest arrests with previous federal immigration policies.

“These were people that under the Biden administration, they were allowed to just roam with no threat of serious deportation. The times have changed,” he said.

Florida officials have said frequently in recent months that cooperation with the Trump administration has expanded since January, noting differences between current federal enforcement activity and the previous administration’s approach.

DeSantis said the renewed federal partnership has helped accelerate the state’s efforts.

“We have tremendous momentum in the state of Florida because of our leadership on being the number one state to support the Trump administration’s policies — to take illegal aliens who are in our country, remove them, and send them back to their home country,” DeSantis said.

In addition to the arrests made through Operation Criminal Return, Florida Highway Patrol units have been conducting separate operations targeting human smuggling, trafficking activity, and repeat border crossers.

These actions, combined with the joint operations with federal authorities, contributed to the total of 6,200 arrests reported by the state.

DeSantis said Florida’s approach is intended to demonstrate that state-level enforcement can work in tandem with federal immigration authorities.

“The state of Florida is leading. We’re showing what can be done when you work collaboratively with the federal government on an issue that’s very, very important to so many people — not just here in Florida, but throughout the United States,” he said.

Recent data reviewed by state officials show that ICE arrests in Florida have increased significantly this year.

The data indicate arrests of individuals without criminal charges or convictions rose more than 450 percent compared to the same period last year, a trend state officials attribute to the expanded partnership between Florida agencies and the Trump administration.

Florida continues to report increases in immigration enforcement activity across multiple jurisdictions, positioning the state as one of the most active in the country in identifying and transferring illegal aliens to federal custody.


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