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‘Home Improvement’ Actor Accused of Assaulting Girlfriend, Threatening to Kill Her
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‘Home Improvement’ Actor Accused of Assaulting Girlfriend, Threatening to Kill Her

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Actor Zachery Ty Bryan, best known for his role on the 1990s sitcom Home Improvement, has been accused of assaulting his then-girlfriend and threatening to kill her, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. A California judge has since issued a five-year restraining order against him, as reported by TMZ.

The documents state that the incident took place on July 3, when Bryan allegedly struck his girlfriend in the right temple after she playfully bit his nipple while they were lying together. The woman told police that Bryan’s behavior escalated into violence, leaving her fearful for her safety.

Days later, the woman said the two got into a verbal argument, during which Bryan allegedly threatened her life and told her, “Shut the f*** up or I’m gonna shut you up.” She also reported that Bryan took their dog, locked himself in a room, and punched the door until it split from the frame.

The woman told investigators that she and Bryan had been dating for about three months at the time. She also alleged that in June—about a month before the reported assault—Bryan sprayed their dog in the face with bleach during another argument.

Following the July incident, a judge ordered Bryan to stay at least 100 yards away from the woman until September 29, 2030. TMZ reported that Bryan has not yet responded to requests for comment.

This is not the first time the 42-year-old actor has faced domestic violence allegations. On New Year’s Day 2024, Bryan was taken into custody in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after allegedly punching and choking a woman and threatening to kill her.

He was also arrested in July 2023 for domestic violence and pleaded guilty in 2021 to menacing and assault in the fourth degree after allegedly strangling a former girlfriend. In addition to those incidents, Bryan was arrested in 2024 on charges of driving under the influence.

Bryan first gained national attention for his role as Brad Taylor on the ABC sitcom Home Improvement, which ran from 1991 to 1999. Since then, his acting career has largely stalled amid repeated run-ins with the law.

The court order issued this week adds to Bryan’s growing legal troubles, marking yet another case involving accusations of violence and threats against women.

DOJ Launches Investigation After Antifa Mob Attacks TPUSA Event at UC Berkeley
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DOJ Launches Investigation After Antifa Mob Attacks TPUSA Event at UC Berkeley

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The Department of Justice announced it has opened an investigation into the University of California, Berkeley following violent protests linked to Antifa activists outside a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event held on campus earlier this week.

Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Harmeet Dhillon confirmed the investigation Tuesday in a post on X, sharing a letter addressed to UC Berkeley Police Chief Yogananda Pittman.

The letter instructed the university’s police department to preserve all materials related to its “preparation, execution, and response” to the November 10 TPUSA event, where protesters clashed with attendees and police.

“The @CivilRights Division, under @AGPamBondi’s leadership, has asked UC Berkeley Police to preserve all records regarding their response to the mob violence at UC Berkeley’s TPUSA event,” Dhillon wrote. “Every American has the right to speak at and attend events without fear.”

The letter outlined the Department’s concerns that the university may have failed to provide adequate security for the event, referencing a 2018 settlement between UC Berkeley and conservative organizations over similar issues of free speech and public safety.

“The U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division has recently become aware of concerning incidents occurring on your campus at the University of California (UC), Berkeley on or about November 10, 2026,” the letter stated.

“These events may implicate the University of California’s commitment to provide adequate security pursuant to a 2018 settlement agreement in Young America’s Foundation, et al. v. Napolitano et al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, No. 17-02255. Our office previously opened investigations of the University of California System for potential violations of Title VI and Title VII based on other events. We will determine whether the events of November 10 should also be included in those investigations.”

The Justice Department also indicated that it is evaluating whether the recent incidents could warrant additional investigations for possible violations of constitutional rights, including the First and Fourteenth Amendments.

The letter directed UC Berkeley officials to retain a broad range of records, including written and electronic communications concerning the TPUSA event, any pre-event planning or coordination involving outside groups, and communications from the UC Berkeley Police Department over the past year related to TPUSA or campus demonstrations.

The order followed the circulation of videos on social media showing masked Antifa protesters outside the event lighting flares and shouting profanities, including “F**k you, fascists.”

Multiple witnesses reported property damage and attempts by demonstrators to block attendees from entering the venue.

Attorney General Pam Bondi released a statement Tuesday condemning the violence and confirming that federal authorities have assigned the FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force to investigate.

“Antifa is an existential threat to our nation,” Bondi said.

“The violent riots at UC Berkeley last night are under full investigation by the FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force. We will continue to spare no expense unmasking all who commit and orchestrate acts of political violence.”

Bondi’s statement marked one of the strongest federal responses to campus unrest in recent years, signaling renewed scrutiny of how public universities handle politically charged demonstrations.

The DOJ investigation will focus not only on the actions of violent demonstrators but also on whether UC Berkeley complied with its legal obligations to protect attendees and uphold constitutional free speech rights.

UC Berkeley officials have not yet issued a public statement in response to the DOJ’s preservation order.

The investigation follows years of tension between the university and conservative groups over campus speech policies and protest management, with prior incidents prompting litigation and federal oversight.

The DOJ said it will continue gathering evidence and reviewing whether the November 10 events at UC Berkeley fit into ongoing investigations concerning possible civil rights violations within the University of California system.

White House Brutally Taunts Ilhan Omar, Suggests She Can Return to Somalia
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White House Brutally Taunts Ilhan Omar, Suggests She Can Return to Somalia

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The White House appeared to take aim at Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., on Monday with a social media post implying that she could return to Somalia after she dismissed concerns about being deported, as reported by The New York Post.

The post on X featured a photo of President Donald Trump waving from a McDonald’s drive-thru window, accompanied by a caption responding to a video of Omar downplaying the idea of deportation.

WASHINGTON – February 22, 2025: President Donald Trump arrives at the White House South Lawn on Marine One after his visit to CPAC.

The image, taken in October 2024 during a campaign stop in Pennsylvania, showed President Trump greeting customers while working briefly at the fry station.

In the clip the White House was responding to, Omar said she was unconcerned about the notion of losing her citizenship or being deported. “I have no worry, I don’t know how they’d take away my citizenship and like deport me,” Omar said during an October appearance on “The Dean Obeidallah Show.”

“But I don’t even know like why that’s such a scary threat. Like I’m not the 8-year-old who escaped war anymore. I’m grown, my kids are grown. Like I could go live wherever I want.”

Omar’s office and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Fox News Digital.

Omar, who was born in Somalia, came to the United States as a refugee after her family fled the country’s civil war in 1991. The family spent several years in a refugee camp in Kenya before being granted asylum in the U.S. in 1995.

They first settled in Arlington, Virginia, before moving to Minneapolis in 1997. Omar became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 2000.

President Trump has been publicly critical of Omar for years, often questioning her loyalty to the United States and calling for her to “go back” to Somalia. On Nov. 1, Trump shared a video of Omar speaking Somali on Truth Social, writing, “She should go back!”

In remarks to reporters in September, Trump recounted a conversation with Somalia’s head of state. “You know, I met the head of Somalia, did you know that?” he said. “And I suggested that maybe he’d like to take her back. He said, ‘I don’t want her.’”

Omar responded by accusing the president of fabricating the story. “From denying Somalia had a president to making up a story, President Trump is a lying buffoon,” Omar said. “No one should take this embarrassing fool seriously.”

The exchange is the latest in a long-running feud between Omar and President Trump that began during his first term. In 2019, Trump criticized Omar and other members of “The Squad,” saying they should return to their “broken and crime infested” countries. Omar, in response, accused Trump of “stoking white nationalism” and promoting a “hate-filled agenda.”

Omar was elected to Congress in 2018 after serving two years in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She was the first Somali–American woman and one of the first Muslim women elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

President Trump Hits Back After Michelle Obama Criticizes White House Renovation Project
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President Trump Hits Back After Michelle Obama Criticizes White House Renovation Project

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President Donald Trump defended the $250 million to $300 million privately funded renovation of the White House East Wing on Monday, responding directly to criticism from former First Lady Michelle Obama, who called the project an effort to “denigrate” the traditional role of the first lady, as reported by Fox News.

During an interview with Laura Ingraham, President Trump said the new East Wing design — which includes the first formal ballroom in White House history — would make the complex one of the most impressive buildings in the world.

“The East Wing is being spent by private donors. It’s a $250, $300 million building. It’s going to be the most beautiful anywhere in the world,” Trump said.

WASHINGTON – February 22, 2025: President Donald Trump arrives at the White House South Lawn on Marine One after his visit to CPAC.

“They had an event [at the White House] the other day. With tables, they could hold 79 people. Now, if you have President Xi from China, or if you have some big state event, we have no place to have it. You know what they did? …They will put a tent on the lawn. It was a low section because that’s the only section you have… If it rained, you were sitting in six inches of water. It was a disaster.”

Trump’s comments came after Michelle Obama publicly criticized the East Wing demolition, which began last month, during an interview and in remarks published by Vanity Fair.

“When we talk about the East Wing, it is the heart of the work [of a first lady],” Obama said. “And to denigrate it, to tear it down, to pretend like it doesn’t matter, it’s a reflection of how you think of that role.”

Obama also took aim at the timing of the construction during a recent NBC appearance, adding, “There’s no guidebook. There’s barely a staff. Now we don’t have a building.”

Michelle Obama speaks at the When We All Vote rally at the Watsco Center at the University of Miami, Florida on Sept. 28, 2018.

The renovation project has drawn criticism from several Democratic figures, including Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), and former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, who all questioned the decision to replace a section of the historic structure.

President Trump pushed back, noting that the East Wing had already undergone numerous reconstructions. “That building was renovated 20 times, including adding a floor to the top, which was terrible,” Trump said.

“It looked like hell. It had nothing to do with the original building, and I didn’t want to sacrifice a great ballroom for an okay ballroom by leaving it right smack in the middle.”

Dec 8, 2018; Philadelphia, PA, USA; President Donald Trump stands with West Point cadets during the 119th Army-Navy game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

According to White House officials, the 90,000-square-foot expansion will follow the classical architectural design of the main building and include space for formal state events and large gatherings — eliminating the need for outdoor tent setups used in prior administrations.

The new ballroom, once completed, will serve as a permanent venue for hosting international delegations, state dinners, and ceremonial events. Construction is being fully funded by private donors, with no taxpayer funding involved.

The project is expected to be completed in phases over the next two years.

Democrats’ Latest Shutdown Demands Prove Fight Isn’t About Health Care: Rep Tom Emmer
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Democrats’ Latest Shutdown Demands Prove Fight Isn’t About Health Care: Rep Tom Emmer

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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) said Democrats’ counterproposal during ongoing negotiations over the government shutdown reveals that the dispute was never truly about health care.

Speaking on Breitbart News Saturday, Emmer said Senate Democrats’ requests for more spending prove that the issue centers on expanding government programs, not protecting the Affordable Care Act.

June, 13, 2024, Washington, DC, USA; House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., right, conduct a news conference at the Republican National Committee after a meeting with former President Donald Trump and the House Republican Conference. Mandatory Credit: Tom Williams-USA TODAY NETWORK

“I don’t think you can believe a thing that comes out of Chuck Schumer’s mouth. This whole thing about ‘this is about health care’ — you already know this, Matt. If it was about health care, why did they file a counter offer in writing in the Senate that is 68 pages long?” Emmer said, noting that Democrats demanded an additional $1.5 trillion in spending as part of their proposal.

According to Emmer, only one and a half pages of the Senate Democrats’ counterproposal focused on the health care issue they claimed was at the center of the shutdown.

“Fact of the matter is, it is the Affordable Care Act that has caused the problem,” he said, adding that Democrats, not Republicans, were responsible for its creation and impact on the health insurance market.

“It’s not affordable. Since they created this law of the land, insurance premiums for families across this country are up 80 percent,” Emmer said.

He argued that Democrats are now using temporary pandemic-era tax credits as a justification to increase spending.

“They’re telling you this is about trying to extend those temporary tax credits that were created during COVID, which they’re telling us now, Democrats had it expiring at the end of December, because they were only supposed to be temporary because of the extraordinary measures they claim they had to take during COVID in the pandemic,” he said.

Emmer said Democrats are now insisting those tax credits must be renewed to avoid a collapse of the system.

“People who are listening should recognize this is a further condemnation by the Democrats themselves, and an admission that their Affordable Care Act has actually made health care unaffordable in this country,” he stated.

The Minnesota Republican accused Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of political showmanship rather than genuine negotiation.

“He’s up there saying, ‘We’re prepared to get Republicans to reopen this government, but we need a one-year extension of the temporary enhanced tax credits for the Affordable Care Act,’” Emmer said.

“By the way, something just one month ago, Hakeem Jeffries called a quote ‘non starter.’ Jeffries is a clown. He’s now flip-flopped and he says he supports Schumer.”

Emmer said the situation shows that Democrats are focused on political gains rather than solving the shutdown.

“At the end of the day, this is a big political game to the Democrats — a game where no one is a winner and the American people are the loser,” he said.

He also criticized Senate Democrats for rejecting efforts to ensure federal employees are paid during the shutdown.

“You want to know how disingenuous, dishonest they are?” Emmer said.

“Late yesterday afternoon, the Senate brought up a bill again to pay federal employees like air traffic controllers, military, and border patrol agents. But guess what, Matt, for a second time, Democrats are the ones that voted it down.”

Emmer’s remarks came as negotiations in Washington remain stalled.

Democrats have pushed for a temporary extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits and new spending measures tied to social programs, while Republicans have focused on budget reductions and ending what they describe as unsustainable federal expansion.

The standoff has left funding for multiple federal agencies in question, including departments responsible for national defense, transportation, and border operations.

Pressure Builds as Americans Pay the Price for Washington’s Gridlock
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Pressure Builds as Americans Pay the Price for Washington’s Gridlock

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The government shutdown has entered its 40th day, and both Republicans and Democrats are facing growing pressure from voters, federal workers, and key industries as negotiations remain stalled in Congress.

With air travel disruptions mounting and federal employees missing multiple paychecks, lawmakers from both parties are bracing for political fallout in the weeks ahead.

If the shutdown continues into mid-November, consequences could extend beyond economic strain.

Federal workers are already without pay, food assistance programs such as SNAP are at risk of disruption, and flight delays across major U.S. airports are increasing ahead of the Thanksgiving travel season.

While both sides are exchanging blame, the latest standoff centers on healthcare subsidies linked to the Affordable Care Act.

Republican leaders argue that the subsidies drive up costs and funnel taxpayer dollars to insurance companies, while Democrats insist they are vital to helping Americans manage higher premiums.

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., told Fox News that the subsidies are “pumping money to insurance companies” and benefit a “select group” of about 24 million people — roughly 7 percent of the U.S. population.

GOP lawmakers have maintained that the broader issue lies with Obamacare itself, not the temporary funding measure.

The current impasse has turned the shutdown into another debate over the healthcare law enacted under President Obama in 2010.

Despite numerous Republican efforts to repeal or reform the law over the years, it remains intact, and Democrats have continued to tie government funding to healthcare policy.

Republican leaders, including House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana and Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, have stated that healthcare discussions can resume once the government reopens.

However, many Democrats are skeptical of that assurance.

Some Democratic senators are reportedly considering joining Republicans to temporarily fund the government through January while continuing to debate healthcare separately.

Such a move could deepen divisions within the Democratic Party.

Progressive senators have voiced frustration that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats previously joined Republicans in March to avoid a shutdown.

Party leaders fear that agreeing to reopen the government without resolving the subsidy dispute could provoke backlash among liberal lawmakers and their base.

Senate Republicans are working to attract enough Democratic votes to overcome a filibuster.

Fox News reported that air traffic delays and economic pressure are among the factors pushing some Democrats toward compromise.

A procedural vote could occur as soon as Sunday evening.

The proposal under discussion would extend funding for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Congress through September 30, 2026.

It remains unclear whether Senate Republicans will call for a vote without assurances that the measure can clear a filibuster.

After several failed procedural votes in recent weeks, GOP leaders are cautious about forcing another.

If the Senate does manage to advance the bill, a final vote could come early next week.

Sources indicated that some Democrats might expedite proceedings to reopen the government quickly, while others may use procedural tactics to delay progress and propose amendments tied to Obamacare provisions.

Once passed in the Senate, the legislation would move to the House, where its fate is less certain.

Moderate Democrats such as Reps. Tom Suozzi of New York, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington, and Jared Golden of Maine could become key votes if some Republicans break ranks.

Golden, who voted for a previous short-term funding bill in September, has since announced his retirement.

House math remains tight.

If Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona is sworn in before a vote, the chamber would have 433 members, with 219 Republicans and 214 Democrats.

That margin allows Republicans to lose only two votes before needing Democratic support to pass the measure.

After more than five weeks of a partial shutdown, both parties face an increasingly frustrated electorate.

Democrats risk division within their ranks if they fail to secure a deal on healthcare subsidies, while Republicans could face criticism for prolonging the impasse over a policy dispute dating back more than a decade.

Regardless of how negotiations unfold in the coming days, lawmakers on both sides are confronting what many in Washington are already calling a political reckoning.

Democrat Jasmine Crockett Calls President Trump the ‘Grim Reaper’ on CNN
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Democrat Jasmine Crockett Calls President Trump the ‘Grim Reaper’ on CNN

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) referred to President Donald Trump as the “grim reaper” during an interview Thursday night on CNN’s “Laura Coates Live,” while criticizing the administration’s handling of food assistance funding, as reported by Breitbart.

The comments came after host Laura Coates discussed a federal judge’s ruling ordering the administration to fully fund SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. Earlier in the week, the administration had announced that only partial payments would be made to SNAP recipients while negotiations over a funding bill continued.

Danville – June 2, 2023: SNAP and EBT Accepted here sign. SNAP and Food Stamps provide nutrition benefits to supplement disadvantaged families.

“The judge today ordered the administration to fully fund SNAP benefits,” Coates said.

“They were told earlier that it would be a partial payment, which helps, not the 40 million people who need everything about it. The vice president, though, Vice President JD Vance, called it an absurd ruling. They are vowing to appeal.”

Coates then asked Crockett for her response, noting that the Texas Democrat appeared visibly frustrated by the discussion.

Crockett replied, “I’m not surprised. You know, it honestly breaks my heart. Like, I don’t really care how people feel about me as an individual. I’ll be real with you. I signed up to do this work because I care.”

She continued by criticizing Republican lawmakers, claiming Democrats are fighting harder for low-income Americans than Republicans are.

“We know when it comes to health care, whether we’re talking about SNAP benefits, we know that we are fighting so much harder for the people that elected Republicans to represent them than the Republicans that were elected to represent them,” she said.

Crockett also referenced the November 4 election results, calling them “amazing” for Democrats but warning her party against becoming complacent.

“I just want people to remember this, because it seems like there was a bit of amnesia by the time we got to this last presidential election, and right now we saw amazing results on November 4 but it doesn’t stop there. It can’t stop there,” she said.

She concluded her remarks with a direct attack on President Trump and his administration. “As soon as you relax and believe that everything is all good, I am here to tell you that the grim reaper is lurking,” Crockett said.

“Sadly enough, the grim reaper is the president and his minions at this point.”

The comments drew attention across social media, as Crockett’s comparison of the president to a symbol of death came amid ongoing disputes over budget negotiations and the federal government shutdown, which has affected food assistance and other programs.

The Justice Department has confirmed it will appeal the court’s ruling on SNAP payments, while the administration maintains that it is working to restore funding through new legislation.

Kazakhstan to Join Abraham Accords as President Trump Expands Middle East Peace Framework
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Kazakhstan to Join Abraham Accords as President Trump Expands Middle East Peace Framework

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Kazakhstan is expected to formally join the Abraham Accords, marking the latest expansion of the historic peace framework that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations, U.S. officials confirmed Thursday, as reported by Fox News.

The announcement comes as President Donald Trump signals that more countries could soon follow suit in strengthening diplomatic ties with Israel.

President Donald Trump delivered a special commencement address to University of Alabama graduates on May 1, 2025.[WATCH]
The confirmation was first reported by Fox News after U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff revealed the development during remarks at the America Business Forum in Miami.

Witkoff said he would return to Washington, D.C., on Thursday night to officially announce the addition of a new country to the accords.

“The Abraham Accords is a club that many countries want to be a member of, and it will be a step for turning the page on the war in Gaza and moving forward toward more peace and cooperation in the region,” a U.S. official told Axios.

According to the report, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is expected to formally announce the move during a meeting with President Trump.

The decision represents a significant step for the Central Asian nation, which has maintained relations with both Israel and its Muslim-majority neighbors while balancing ties with global powers.

The Abraham Accords, launched in 2020 during President Trump’s first term, originally included the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Morocco, all of which established formal diplomatic relations with Israel under U.S. mediation.

Sudan also signed a U.S.-brokered declaration in early 2021, though its efforts to finalize diplomatic ties were disrupted by internal political turmoil.

Since returning to office, President Trump has worked to expand the accords as part of his administration’s renewed effort to promote regional stability and economic partnerships.

During recent remarks, he indicated that additional countries were considering joining, including Syria and Saudi Arabia.

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa is expected to visit the White House next week to discuss potential normalization with Israel.

That meeting will be followed by talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on November 18, according to White House officials.

If finalized, Kazakhstan’s entry would mark the first Central Asian nation to join the Abraham Accords and further solidify U.S.-led diplomatic outreach in the broader Middle East region.

The move also signals continued interest among Muslim-majority nations in pursuing economic and security cooperation through the Trump administration’s peace initiative.

Officials say the announcement could be made as early as this weekend, with formal signing ceremonies to follow in Washington.

Massive Explosion Rocks Louisville Airport as UPS Plane Bursts Into Flames Before Crashing
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Massive Explosion Rocks Louisville Airport as UPS Plane Bursts Into Flames Before Crashing

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At least seven people were killed and eleven others injured Tuesday evening after a UPS cargo aircraft exploded while taking off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky, according to federal and local authorities.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that the incident occurred around 5:15 p.m. as the MD-11 cargo plane departed for Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu.

Witnesses reported seeing flames coming from the aircraft’s left wing before the plane crashed back onto the runway and erupted into a massive fireball.

Videos posted to social media showed the plane attempting to climb with fire trailing from its wing before it exploded midair.

Dashcam footage later captured the aircraft striking the ground, leaving behind a widespread blaze visible from miles away.

The impact destroyed parts of two nearby businesses—Kentucky Petroleum Recycling and Grade A Autoparts.

Governor Andy Beshear said nearly all employees of those businesses were initially unaccounted for but were later located, though several were injured in the blast.

UPS confirmed that three crew members were aboard the flight at the time of the crash but did not immediately disclose whether they were among the fatalities.

“From the videos I’ve seen, I’m very concerned for them, but I’m still praying,” Governor Beshear said at a press conference Tuesday night.

“It may be some time until we can account for everyone,” he added.

The aircraft was carrying 38,000 gallons of fuel for the long flight to Hawaii, which intensified the explosion and spread fire across a five-mile area.


Local officials said at least two victims remained in critical condition as of late Tuesday, and that the casualty count “is going to get larger” as recovery operations continue.

Residents in the surrounding area reported hearing a loud explosion and seeing debris raining down.

Louisville Metro Police spokesman Matt Sanders said the department received more than 20 calls from residents reporting falling debris.

“It fell out of the sky when I was working on the car, and that’s when we found out about the crash,” local resident Justin Dunn told KKTV while holding a piece of burned paper.

“And then my son was like, ‘Hey look up in the sky,’ and it was coming down out of the sky when he picked it up.”

Other witnesses told WAVE News they found items scattered across a large area, including what appeared to be Hawaiian-style dresses from the plane’s cargo.

“There’s definitely debris all through here, probably within 10 miles,” Dunn said.

Louisville Metro Police advised residents to avoid the area south of the airport as multiple emergency agencies responded.

Authorities issued a shelter-in-place order for surrounding neighborhoods due to heavy smoke and hazardous debris.

“Please remain away from the area until further notice,” police said in a public statement.

The airport was shut down Tuesday night, and officials warned that travel disruptions would continue into Wednesday.

UPS suspended operations at its Worldport facility, the company’s largest global shipping hub, which handles roughly two million packages daily.

Employees assigned to the Next Day Air sort were told not to report to work until further notice, according to the Louisville Courier Journal.

UPS released a statement saying, “We are terribly saddened by the accident tonight in Louisville. Our heartfelt thoughts are with everyone involved. UPS is committed to the safety of our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. This is particularly true in Louisville, home to our airline and thousands of UPSers.”

The company confirmed it is cooperating with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the FAA in their investigation.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said on social media that every emergency agency in the city was responding.

“There are multiple injuries and the fire is still burning. There are many road closures in the area—please avoid the scene,” he said.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called the crash “a horrific tragedy” and asked the public to “please join me in prayer for the Louisville community and flight crew impacted by this horrific crash.”

He confirmed that both the NTSB and FAA are leading the investigation and are on the ground in Kentucky.

The explosion occurred as the ongoing federal government shutdown continues to affect air travel nationwide.

Earlier Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the shutdown has forced air traffic controllers to go without pay, increasing stress on aviation operations.

She called on Senate Democrats to approve a temporary funding resolution to restore pay for federal employees overseeing flight safety.

The FAA reported widespread staffing shortages at major control centers, leading to hours-long flight delays in Houston and Phoenix on Tuesday.

Ground Delay Programs were implemented at both locations, reducing arrivals and slowing air traffic across multiple regions.

As recovery teams continue their work in Louisville, investigators are expected to focus on mechanical and maintenance records for the UPS MD-11 aircraft, as well as communications between the flight crew and air traffic control in the moments before the explosion.

The NTSB said a preliminary report will be released in the coming weeks.

Trump Has the Entire Room Laughing as He Pokes Fun at JD Vance
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Trump Has the Entire Room Laughing as He Pokes Fun at JD Vance

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President Donald Trump shared a humorous moment with Vice President J.D. Vance during a breakfast meeting with Republican senators at the White House on Wednesday, offering levity after a week of heavy news events.

During his remarks, President Trump recounted his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing Xi as “a tough man” and recalling how disciplined his delegation appeared during their discussions.

“So he’s here and he’s got about six people on each side, and every one of those people were standing like this,” the president said, standing straight and puffing out his chest.

“They weren’t going to touch. And I made a comment to one of them and it got no response. I said, ‘Are you gonna answer me?’ I got no response. And President Xi didn’t let him have any, so…”

The president joked about the posture of Xi’s team, telling the senators he wanted his own cabinet to follow suit. “I said, ‘I want my Cabinet to behave like that.’ I want them sitting up like that, Tim, just nice and straight. I never saw a posture like that. I’ve never seen men so scared in their lives,” Trump said, drawing laughter from the room.

He then mentioned China’s vice president, whom he described as equally stoic. “He doesn’t move and wouldn’t talk to me,” Trump said.

“I asked Xi, ‘What’s wrong with this guy?’ and Xi responded, ‘I will answer all questions.’”

The president then turned to Vice President Vance, quipping, “Why don’t you act like that? JD doesn’t behave like that. JD butts into conversations. I wanna have that for at least a couple of days. Okay, JD? We’ll keep you long term, but a couple of days of that would be very, very nice.”

Vance’s reaction brought another round of laughter from the senators in attendance, lightening the mood as the administration continues to address multiple international and domestic developments.

The exchange came amid a week marked by significant global events, including a deadly plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, that killed seven people, a fatal attack on a Mexican political leader, and a terror incident in France that left several injured.

Despite the week’s serious headlines, President Trump’s unscripted humor at the breakfast provided a brief moment of levity for attendees, highlighting his rapport with congressional Republicans and his ongoing discussions with world leaders such as Xi Jinping.


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