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Joy Behar Goes Full Tinfoil Hat with Claims About Trump and the National Guard
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Joy Behar Goes Full Tinfoil Hat with Claims About Trump and the National Guard

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“The View” co-host Joy Behar claimed Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s recent National Guard deployments to major U.S. cities were not for crime control but part of a supposed plan to “stop the next election.”

Behar made the comments during a segment discussing Trump’s decision to deploy troops to Washington, D.C., Memphis, Tennessee, and his announced plan to send forces to Chicago, Illinois.

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

“That’s what I think it is.”

She offered no evidence to support the claim.

Behar’s remarks came after co-host Whoopi Goldberg commented that President Trump was “doing whatever he feels like,” to which Behar responded that the National Guard would prevent citizens from voting.

“And if they stop us from voting, that’s the one thing people have,” she added.

Co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin, who previously served in the Trump administration, criticized the deployment as a political tactic and said she believed most Americans do not support the move.

Despite the criticism on “The View,” federal data and local reports show that crime has declined in areas where the National Guard has been deployed.

According to law enforcement figures released this week, violent crime in Washington, D.C. dropped 17% and property crime fell 18% within 30 days of the deployment.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, publicly expressed gratitude for the assistance, stating on Aug. 27 that she appreciated the president’s effort to address escalating violence in the nation’s capital.

“We are cooperating fully with federal forces,” Bowser said, noting that local and federal coordination had improved safety outcomes across multiple neighborhoods.

In Memphis, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reported that federal agents and local authorities made 321 arrests in the first seven days of the Memphis Task Force operation, a joint effort involving National Guard support.

The arrests targeted suspects connected to gang activity, illegal firearms, and narcotics trafficking, according to the DOJ.

President Trump announced last month that he intended to extend similar federal operations to Chicago, citing persistent violent crime and homicide rates.

Over the Labor Day weekend alone, at least 54 people were shot, seven fatally, across Chicago, local authorities confirmed.

The city has struggled with elevated homicide numbers in recent years.

The Chicago Tribune reported that the city recorded its highest homicide rate in 25 years in 2021, with totals remaining significantly higher than in previous decades.

During an Aug. 25 press conference, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson urged President Trump not to deploy the National Guard to their city, claiming the move would be unconstitutional.

“This is not what our city needs,” Johnson said, calling for local solutions instead of federal intervention.

White House and Department of Homeland Security officials have maintained that the deployments are focused solely on combating violent crime, drug trafficking, and organized criminal networks in coordination with local authorities.

A DHS spokesperson told reporters last week that the mission is designed to “restore law and order in communities suffering from unchecked violence.”

Officials also noted that the deployments have been authorized under existing federal statutes governing domestic operations and are coordinated with state and local governments.

While Behar’s comments circulated widely on social media, no evidence has surfaced to suggest that National Guard deployments are connected to election activity or voting restrictions.

Federal law prohibits military personnel from interfering with elections, and no state or local official has reported any such interference by the Guard.

The National Guard currently remains active in both Washington and Memphis, while federal officials continue discussions with Illinois leaders about potential future operations in Chicago.

JB Pritzker Calls ICE Attack Propaganda Before Damning Police Audio Leaks
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JB Pritzker Calls ICE Attack Propaganda Before Damning Police Audio Leaks

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker pushed back Sunday on a Department of Homeland Security description of an incident near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Broadview, Illinois, after federal officials said agents were surrounded and attacked during patrols in the area.

“This morning, during routine patrolling in Broadview, in the same area of Chicago that law enforcement were assaulted yesterday, our brave law enforcement officers were rammed by vehicles and boxed in by 10 cars,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin announced in a social media post.

According to McLaughlin, agents were unable to move their vehicles and were forced to exit.

“One of the drivers who rammed the law enforcement vehicle was armed with a semi-automatic weapon. Law enforcement was forced to deploy their weapons and fire defensive shots at an armed US citizen who drove herself to the hospital to get care for wounds,” McLaughlin added.

McLaughlin said the woman had recently been named in a U.S. Customs and Border Protection bulletin that detailed doxxing of agents and violent threats.

The post cited by McLaughlin stated: “Hey to all my gang let’s fk those mother f*ers up, don’t let them take anyone.” No law enforcement officers were injured, according to DHS.

McLaughlin also said local police officers were ordered to stand down as the federal agents were being surrounded. DHS did not release additional details on the number of agents at the scene, the precise time of the encounter, or the location of the hospital to which the woman drove.

During an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Pritzker characterized DHS’ account as incomplete and criticized how information was released.

Host Jake Tapper referenced McLaughlin’s description and asked, “The spokesperson for DHS, Tricia McLaughlin, accused Chicago police of leaving the scene and refusing to assist agents in securing the area. What do you know about this incident? Were federal agents boxed in and assaulted?”

“Well, we don’t have a lot of facts. What happens in these sorts of incidents is typically ICE puts out a press release before anybody else can speak with the press, and then it gets reported on social media and elsewhere,” Pritzker responded.

He then referenced a separate fatal encounter last week in Franklin Park. “At first, they said that the officer had been threatened with his life. The reality of it and the truth of it has now come out, and that wasn’t the case. They killed somebody,” he added.

Authorities have previously said the individual in the Franklin Park incident was dragging an agent with his car during a traffic stop.

Pritzker did not mention that detail in his CNN remarks.

He continued: “So here, it’s really hard to know exactly what the facts are, and they won’t let us access the facts. They are just putting out their propaganda, and then we’ve got to later determine what actually happened.”

What actually happened:

As of Sunday afternoon, DHS had not publicly identified the woman involved in the Broadview incident or provided an update on her medical condition.

The agency did not say how many shots were fired or which agency’s personnel discharged their weapons.

Local authorities did not immediately issue a separate statement addressing McLaughlin’s assertion that officers were told to stand down.

ICE maintains a facility in Broadview that is used for processing and transportation, and the area has been the site of periodic demonstrations and counter demonstrations.

DHS officials said the patrol referenced by McLaughlin was routine and that agents encountered vehicles that prevented federal vehicles from moving.

McLaughlin’s post did not specify what charges, if any, might be pursued in connection with the ramming of federal vehicles or the reported possession of a semi-automatic weapon by the driver.

Pritzker’s comments came amid broader debate over coordination between federal and local law enforcement in the Chicago region.

He said the state would seek more information from federal agencies about the Broadview encounter.

Officials urged anyone with information about the Broadview incident to contact investigators. DHS did not indicate whether additional arrests were anticipated or whether agents recovered the firearm McLaughlin referenced.

The agency said no officers were injured and that agents exited their vehicles when they were unable to move due to surrounding traffic.

Further updates are expected as federal and local agencies review reports from the scene, confirm timelines, and determine whether additional public records or recordings can be released.

Cartels, Terror Groups Targeting ICE Agents as Democrats Give Them ‘Air Cover’: Noem
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Cartels, Terror Groups Targeting ICE Agents as Democrats Give Them ‘Air Cover’: Noem

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that Democratic politicians who downplay violence against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are giving criminals “air cover,” speaking during an appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends Weekend.”

Addressing recent federal operations she said she observed alongside ICE officers, Noem argued that local leaders have failed to support enforcement efforts in major cities and pointed to Chicago as an example.

She described officers making arrests while residents looked on and applauded, and she criticized the city’s leadership and public safety record.

“Let’s remember that the mayor has a less than 6% approval rating in Chicago. So the people who live there, less than 6% think he might be doing somewhat of a good job. Overwhelmingly, that man is a failure. He’s a failure for his people and hasn’t stood up for the victims of the crimes that have happened in his city. So we’re going to keep doing our work, every day when we’re there, doing our operations, when I’m there with them. People on the streets are clapping as we do our work. They’re clapping as these officers are arresting these bad criminals. And out of the 12 that we arrested during the short period of time I was there, six of them had criminal records in their backgrounds that the state had arrested them and just turned them loose on the street again for assault, for weapons, possession, for robbery. Those individuals now are off the streets thanks to President Trump, not thanks to that mayor who was delusional at best.”

Noem tied the enforcement push to the administration’s public safety agenda and credited President Donald Trump for directing federal resources to target repeat offenders.

She said the officers’ actions removed suspects with prior records from city streets and faulted local authorities for releasing offenders after earlier arrests by state agencies.

She also accused Democratic officials of minimizing violence against federal personnel and said that public comments from elected leaders create conditions that embolden offenders.

“He’s giving them air cover. He’s giving them air cover so they can go out and keep committing crimes. It’s wrong. There should be consequences for that. And for leaders that stand up and knowingly lie about the situation on the ground. This is a war zone. His city is a war zone, and he’s lying so that criminals can go in there and destroy people’s lives.”

During the segment, Noem said she would continue to join federal teams in the field and emphasized cooperation among federal and local agencies when carrying out arrests.

She described the 12 arrests she referenced as occurring within a short time span while she was present and said half of those arrested had prior criminal records involving assault, weapons possession, or robbery.

She did not provide specific case information during the interview, and Fox & Friends Weekend did not display arrest records on screen while she was speaking.

Noem’s remarks followed a stretch of public debate over federal-local coordination on enforcement, prosecutions, and pretrial release policies in large metropolitan areas.

She argued that public backing for ICE remains strong at the neighborhood level and said the reception officers received on the street demonstrates support for federal activity when it targets offenders with prior arrests.

The interview also touched on the role of elected officials in shaping public safety messaging.

Noem said statements that minimize threats to law enforcement are harmful and called for consequences for leaders who “knowingly lie about the situation on the ground.”

She said she would continue to participate in operations and that the department’s work would proceed regardless of criticism.

Fox & Friends Weekend hosts framed the discussion around violence directed at ICE and the broader question of how local and federal authorities coordinate enforcement.

Noem’s comments reflected the department’s emphasis on arresting individuals with prior criminal histories and prioritizing cases involving violent offenses and weapons violations.

Noem did not identify the individuals arrested or specify the dates and locations within Chicago where the arrests occurred.

She said the arrests took place during a brief period when she accompanied officers and repeated that she viewed community reaction firsthand.

She said city leadership has not supported victims or backed officers as they work through operations.

The Department of Homeland Security did not issue additional details during the broadcast segment.

Noem said federal teams will continue to conduct operations in major cities and that she expects further results from ongoing efforts.

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Virginia Dem AG Candidate Confronted After Messages About Shooting GOP Speaker Surface
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Virginia Dem AG Candidate Confronted After Messages About Shooting GOP Speaker Surface

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Democrat candidate for Virginia attorney general Jay Jones was pressed in a televised interview about private messages he sent in 2022 that entertained shooting former Virginia House Speaker Todd Gilbert and allegedly wished death upon Gilbert’s children.

Jones faced questions from ABC 8News reporter Tyler Englander, who asked how Virginia could “trust a man who said something so horrific.”

Englander’s interview followed a National Review report that published details from “text messages” Jones sent to Virginia House Delegate Carrie Coyner (R).

According to the outlet, Jones complained to Coyner that colleagues were “eulogizing” a recently deceased Democrat lawmaker and discussed a hypothetical involving Gilbert.

National Review reported that the messages showed Jones saying that, if faced “with a hypothetical situation in which he had only two bullets” and had to choose between shooting Gilbert or “two dictators,” he would pick Gilbert.

The outlet also quoted additional messages from Jones about deceased colleagues: “If those guys die before me,” Jones wrote, referencing the Republican colleagues who were publicly honoring the deceased Johnson’s memory, “I will go to their funerals to piss on their graves” to “send them out awash in something.” Jones added that, in the firearm hypothetical, he would choose Gilbert “every time.”

Englander asked Jones directly about trust and the reported messages.

“A lot of politics is about trust,” Englander said.

“I can think of nothing more horrific than a mother having to hold her dying child. How can Virginians trust a man who said something so horrific, so callously?” Jones responded with an apology.

“Well again, I am so deeply, deeply, sorry, for what I said, and I wish that it hadn’t happened and I would take it back if I could,” he said.

When asked what he had been thinking when he sent the messages about Gilbert, Jones said he “sincerely, and from the bottom” of his heart wanted to express his “remorse and regret” over his words.

Coyner confirmed to the Washington Post that she had a text exchange with Jones in which he made comments about Republicans on the House floor eulogizing Joseph Johnson Jr., a longtime Democratic state lawmaker from southwest Virginia who often voted with the GOP and had died three days earlier.

Coyner condemned the texts in a statement reported by the Post.

“What he said was not just disturbing but disqualifying for another who wants to seek public office,” her statement said.

Mike Young, a spokesman for Coyner’s reelection, told the Post that Jones called Coyner to explain his reasoning after the initial exchange, and that the texts continued after the call.

Young said Coyner’s further texts suggested that Jones had also talked about Gilbert’s children dying in the arms of their mother, Jennifer.

The Post reported that detail as Coyner’s description of the exchange; the private messages themselves were not published in full.

Jones issued a separate statement addressing the National Review report and the text messages.

“I take full responsibility for my actions, and I want to issue my deepest apology to Speaker Gilbert and his family,” Jones said, in a statement shared by Nick Minock, a reporter for ABC 7 WJLA-TV.

“Reading back those words made me sick to my stomach. I am embarrassed, ashamed, and sorry.”

The fallout drew responses from Virginia leaders. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) called the reported rhetoric unacceptable.

“This violent, disgusting rhetoric targeted at an elected official and his children is beyond disqualifying,” Youngkin wrote in a post on X.

“Jay Jones said ‘Gilbert gets two bullets to the head’ and then hoped his children would die. Read those words again. There is no ‘gosh, I’m sorry’ here. Jones doesn’t have the morality or character to drop out of this race, and his running mates Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, and every elected Democrat in Virginia doesn’t have the courage to call on him to step away from this campaign in disgrace.”

Lt. Gov. and Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears also criticized Democratic leaders.

“Jay Jones literally fantasized about killing a man and two children and Abigail Spanberger still doesn’t have the guts to tell him to drop out,” Earle-Sears wrote in a post on X.

Jones remained on the campaign trail while addressing questions about the messages and issuing repeated apologies.

In his ABC 8News interview, he declined to dispute the authenticity of the reported texts, instead returning to his apology and statements about remorse.

The ongoing questions to Jones have focused on the nature of the words attributed to him and on the standard of conduct for an attorney general candidate in Virginia.

Maine Resident Receives 250 Ballots in Amazon Box Before Voter ID Vote
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Maine Resident Receives 250 Ballots in Amazon Box Before Voter ID Vote

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A Maine resident’s unexpected discovery of 250 official state ballots inside an Amazon package has fueled new concerns over election security as the state prepares for a November referendum on requiring photo identification to vote.

The incident, first reported by Maine Wire, has prompted calls for federal authorities to investigate.

The ballots, shrink-wrapped in tamper-evident packs of 50, were reportedly found earlier this week in a shipment delivered to a resident of Newburgh, Maine.

The order, which contained household items including paper plates, a bag of rice, and a toy lightsaber, appeared to have been tampered with before arriving at the woman’s home.

“When I opened it, there were 250 official State of Maine referendum ballots inside my box. Thank goodness I am an honest citizen and immediately reached out to my town clerk and took the ballots to the town for safekeeping,” the resident said.

She added, “I am greatly concerned for our state and its voting requirements.”

Election officials who reviewed photographs confirmed the ballots appeared to be authentic 2025 referendum ballots.

They were turned over to the local town office for review.

The November 4 ballot measure will decide whether Maine becomes the 37th state to require photo identification at the polls.

The proposal has drawn partisan responses, with Democrats warning it could reduce voter turnout and Republicans arguing it is necessary to restore election integrity.

Maine Democratic Party Chairman Charlie Dingman has acknowledged concerns that a voter ID law could cost his party support.

In a May 30 text message to voters, he said, “If Maine adopted Voter ID requirements similar to those of 36 other states, it could result in a loss of 13,000 Democratic votes being counted in subsequent elections.”

Republicans said the ballot discovery raises serious questions. Maine Republican Party Chairman Jim Deyermond, a retired Massachusetts State Trooper, called the incident “beyond the realm of accidental.”

He added, “This incident should be treated as a potential crime and a crime scene,” and urged the Department of Justice to “assume jurisdiction over this matter immediately.”

The Department of Justice has already been in conflict with Maine election officials over voter roll accuracy.

Last July, the DOJ requested Maine’s voter registration records, citing potential irregularities.

Deputy Assistant U.S. Attorney General Michael Gates noted that Maine could have as many as 11,000 duplicate registrations.

“Please provide a description of the steps that Maine has taken, and when those steps were taken, to identify registered voters who are ineligible to vote as well as the procedures it used to remove those ineligible voters from the registration list,” the DOJ wrote in a letter at the time.

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows rejected the request and responded, “The Gulf of Maine is awfully cold, but maybe that’s what the DOJ needs to cool down. So, here’s my answer to Trump’s DOJ today: go jump in the Gulf of Maine.”

Bellows, a Democrat who is running for governor in 2026, has also acknowledged that non-citizens are registered to vote in Maine.

The ballot incident comes as debates over federal oversight of elections intensify.

During the Reconstruction era, states with histories of discriminatory practices were subject to federal supervision under the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Section 5 of the act required federal approval for election law changes and authorized federal observers to monitor voting in certain jurisdictions.

Some analysts argue that similar oversight could be necessary in modern contexts where states are alleged to be failing to enforce federal election law.

Steve Robinson, reporting for Maine Wire, noted that irregularities involving 13,000 or 11,000 votes could significantly alter control of Congress.

With Maine voters set to decide the photo ID referendum in November, questions remain about how the state will respond to the ballot incident and whether further federal action will be taken.

The case has reignited calls for stronger safeguards to ensure only eligible citizens cast ballots in upcoming elections.

Golf Legend Throws Down the Gauntlet, Challenges Gavin Newsom to Town Hall Debate
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Golf Legend Throws Down the Gauntlet, Challenges Gavin Newsom to Town Hall Debate

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is facing a public challenge from one of the state’s most famous athletes over his clean energy policies.

Professional golfer Phil Mickelson, a six-time major championship winner and longtime California resident, has called on the governor to participate in a town hall debate about offshore drilling projects, specifically naming Sable Offshore.

Mickelson issued the invitation Wednesday night on social media, posting, “If you would like to have a town hall meeting with me to discuss Sable Offshore I will meet you anytime and anyplace. Let’s discuss this openly so the public knows the facts.”

The unexpected call-out came shortly after Newsom criticized President Donald Trump’s administration for announcing plans to cancel billions in federal subsidies tied to green energy programs.

Bloomberg reported that nearly $8 billion in funding for hydrogen hubs, wind projects, and solar initiatives, including projects in California and the Pacific Northwest, would be halted.

Newsom, who has built a national profile on renewable energy mandates, responded on social media by condemning the cuts.

“In Trump’s America, energy policy is set by the highest bidder, economics and common-sense be damned,” Newsom wrote.

“We’ll keep chasing an all-of-the-above clean energy strategy to power our future and clean our air — no matter what politicians in DC try to dictate.”

Mickelson quickly pushed back, arguing that the state has overlooked concerns raised by Californians about controversial offshore developments.

He followed up his initial challenge with another post indicating he had attempted to contact the governor directly.

“I called your office yesterday and left my number with your assistant,” Mickelson wrote, adding a crossed-fingers emoji.

The dispute emphasizes a broader conflict between the Trump administration and democratic governors over renewable energy funding and priorities.

White House Budget Director Russell Vought confirmed that the cuts are part of larger spending reductions tied to the ongoing government shutdown, with Democratic-leaning states seeing many of the reductions first.

Hydrogen energy hubs planned along the West Coast were among the initial programs affected. Newsom and other Democrats have pledged to continue advancing clean energy initiatives despite the loss of federal support.

Mickelson’s involvement has drawn attention to Sable Offshore and similar projects, which critics say have moved forward without sufficient transparency or public debate.

His call for a town hall reflects broader frustrations in the state about how energy and environmental policies are being implemented.

Mickelson has previously voiced opposition to California’s high tax policies and hinted at leaving the state, though he has remained a prominent resident and sports figure.

His challenge to Newsom adds a new voice to the debate over the state’s energy direction at a moment when California faces mounting questions about the costs and impacts of its policies.

As of Thursday, Newsom’s office had not issued a response to Mickelson’s offer.

Should the governor agree, it would set the stage for a high-profile and unusual political forum, pairing a celebrated athlete with California’s top elected official to debate the future of energy in the state.

New York City’s Financial Sector Is in Trouble as Jobs Flee to Red States
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New York City’s Financial Sector Is in Trouble as Jobs Flee to Red States

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New York City’s role as the nation’s leading financial center is showing signs of strain, according to new data and warnings from one of the city’s top business leaders.

Kathryn Wylde, president and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, said in an interview Sunday on WABC 770 AM’s “Cats Roundtable” that the city faces a critical challenge in maintaining its status.

“Right now, the big challenge is are we going to remain competitive for jobs?” Wylde said.

She emphasized that the financial services industry, long a cornerstone of the city’s economy, is shrinking in New York.

“They’re our biggest taxpayers and major employers – and that industry is shrinking in New York,” she told host John Catsimatidis.

Figures compiled by the Partnership for New York City and shared with FOX Business show that Texas has now overtaken New York in the size of its financial services workforce.

In 2024, Texas recorded 519,000 financial sector employees compared to New York’s 507,000.

The data includes banking and finance roles but excludes insurance and real estate jobs.

Within New York City, the industry shed 8,400 jobs from January through August of this year.

That contrasts with the same period last year, when the sector added 6,400 jobs.

Since 2019, New York City’s financial services workforce has expanded by just 4 percent.

By comparison, Austin’s sector grew 27 percent, Charlotte rose 21 percent, and Dallas increased 11 percent over the same period.

Major employers have followed the broader migration trend. JPMorgan Chase now employs more workers in Texas than in New York.

The bank reported a workforce of about 31,500 in Texas last year, making it the state with the company’s largest employee base.

JPMorgan still has 24,000 employees in New York City, compared with 18,000 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, but the momentum is shifting.

Goldman Sachs employs 7,800 people in New York City, while its Dallas hub is expected to expand from 4,000 employees to more than 5,000.

“We are seeing an acceleration of financial services jobs relocating to states where the cost of living and doing business is far lower than New York,” Wylde told FOX Business.

She said headquarters are still based in New York, but the erosion of the workforce threatens the tax base.

“Low taxes are the biggest competitive advantage of other states, allowing financial professionals to go from giving 55% of their earnings to government in New York City to 38% in Texas or Florida,” she added.

Despite the declines, New York City remains the leader in overall banking employment, though competitors are narrowing the gap.

Wylde said stemming the losses will require significant changes.

“We have to stop the drain. The only way we can do that is we’ve got to manage our budget in a way that we control spending and control taxes and keep public safety and improve affordability,” she said during the interview.

Wylde also commented on the political climate in New York, where Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, is considered a frontrunner in the city’s upcoming mayoral race.

“I’m trying to assure people that New York is bigger than one person,” Wylde said.

“We absolutely are going to save New York. New York is full of leaders… In the nonprofit sector, in the cultural sector, business… No one person, no one leader is a threat to New York as long as we all stick with the city.”

The data highlights a broader national trend of financial institutions expanding into lower-tax states, where the cost of doing business and living is considerably less than in New York.

For the city, the challenge remains whether it can adapt quickly enough to retain its role as the country’s economic center while facing growing competition from rising financial hubs across the nation.

Illegal Immigrant, Released by Biden Admin, to Face Murder Charge After Killing Infant Sister
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Illegal Immigrant, Released by Biden Admin, to Face Murder Charge After Killing Infant Sister

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An illegal migrant who was allowed to remain in the United States under two Democrat administrations will face murder charges after allegedly strangling his eight-month-old sister in Leesburg, Virginia, as reported by The Independent Journal Review.

The Leesburg Police Department announced Tuesday that the infant, who had been hospitalized in critical condition, died from her injuries. Police arrested 24-year-old Alvaro Mejia Ayala on September 17 and initially charged him with felony strangulation.

Authorities confirmed that additional charges, including murder, will be filed following forensic review.

“Despite immediate and extensive life-saving efforts by first responders and expert medical personnel, the child succumbed to injuries just after midnight this morning,” Leesburg Police Chief Thea Pirnat said.

“Additional charges, including murder, will be filed following the return of forensic results in a case review.”

Pirnat emphasized the intentional nature of the attack.

“Let me be clear, this was not an accident. A child was murdered in a deliberate act. Leesburg Police Department and our criminal justice partners are fully committed to ensuring that the person responsible is held accountable to the fullest extent of the law,” she said.

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Mejia Ayala is a foreign national who entered the U.S. unlawfully in 2016 as a minor. The Obama administration released him into the country at that time.

In October 2024, the Biden administration dismissed his immigration case, effectively allowing him to remain unlawfully in the country indefinitely.

DHS confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has issued a detainer for Mejia Ayala, requesting custody once his criminal proceedings conclude.

This is not the first time Mejia Ayala has been arrested. DHS reported that he was previously taken into custody for reckless driving in 2024, but was released by local authorities before ICE could lodge a detainer.

Court documents obtained by FOX 5 stated that Mejia Ayala called a friend on the day of the incident and allegedly confessed that he had been “playing with his sister and may have killed her.” Responding officers later found the infant unresponsive in the family’s apartment with a charging cord wrapped around her neck.

Mejia Ayala allegedly fled the scene before law enforcement arrived but was arrested several hours later a few blocks away. He is being held without bond.

Assistant DHS Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned the crime in a statement. “What kind of sick monster strangles a defenseless, innocent baby girl with a charging cord?

This barbarism has no place in the U.S. President Trump and Secretary Noem have been clear: criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the United States.”

Trump Declares End to Globalist Free Ride at United Nations Address
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Trump Declares End to Globalist Free Ride at United Nations Address

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President Donald Trump delivered a forceful address at the United Nations on Tuesday, declaring that the United States will not allow globalist policies to dictate its future and pledging to defend American sovereignty in energy, trade, and border security.

Speaking to world leaders, Trump said international frameworks have long placed unfair burdens on industrialized nations while giving breaks to others, leaving the United States shouldering disproportionate costs.

He singled out the Paris Climate Accord as an example, saying it was designed to weaken America’s economic strength while allowing China and Russia to avoid comparable obligations.

“The entire globalist concept of asking successful, industrialized nations to inflict pain on themselves and radically disrupt their entire societies must be rejected completely and totally, and it must be immediate,” Trump said.

“That’s why in America, I withdrew from the fake Paris Climate Accord, where by the way America was paying way more than any other country. Others weren’t paying, China didn’t have to pay until 2023. Russia was given an old standard that was easy to meet. A 1990 standard. But for the United States, we’re supposed to pay like $1 trillion. And I said, ‘this is another scam.’ The fact is the United States has been taken advantage of by the world for many, many years, but not any longer as you’ve probably noticed.”

The president formally withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement in January through an executive order, fulfilling a campaign promise to roll back what he described as costly and ineffective climate mandates.

He told the UN the decision was aimed at protecting American workers, securing energy independence, and preventing U.S. industries from being undercut by foreign competitors who face looser restrictions.

Trump also addressed Europe’s rising energy costs, which he attributed to the continent’s dependence on restrictive climate policies and foreign energy suppliers.

He pointed to America’s domestic energy capacity as a contrast, noting that the U.S. has abundant resources.

“We have an abundant amount of clean, beautiful coal,” Trump said.

“We’re not going to destroy our own industries while others are allowed to pollute freely.”

The president then turned to border security, criticizing open-border approaches in Europe and elsewhere.

He said nations pursuing such policies are jeopardizing their own stability and warned leaders that continuing down that path will lead to greater decline.

“It’s time to end the failed experiment of open borders,” Trump said.

“You have to end it now. See, I can tell you. I’m really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell.”

Throughout his remarks, Trump emphasized that the United States will prioritize its own citizens and interests rather than submit to international frameworks that disadvantage the country.

He reaffirmed that his administration’s policy is rooted in rejecting globalist demands that, in his view, harm prosperous nations while letting others avoid accountability.

The address marked another moment in Trump’s longstanding criticism of multilateral agreements and international organizations.

His speech drew attention to a central theme of his presidency: that the United States will no longer bear a disproportionate share of costs for global initiatives while facing policies that he said undermine American workers and industries.

Trump’s message to the United Nations was clear: globalism, as it has been pursued for decades, has failed, and the U.S. will not return to policies that leave it vulnerable or exploited.

Adults Who Doxed Students, Bullied Parents Over TPUSA Chapter Now Face Legal Trouble
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Adults Who Doxed Students, Bullied Parents Over TPUSA Chapter Now Face Legal Trouble

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Following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on September 10, interest in the conservative student organization has surged on high school and college campuses nationwide.

In Texas, however, the push to establish a new chapter at Stratford High School in Harris County has prompted controversy and backlash from adults opposed to the effort.

According to the Harris County chapter of Moms for Liberty, Stratford students and teachers supporting the new TPUSA chapter were doxxed and targeted online by critics who attempted to pressure the school into blocking the club.

One post, circulated on social media, urged Stratford parents to contact teachers rumored to be sponsoring the club.

“Stratford Parents – I have an urgent request! Please please please send emails to two teachers who are rumored to have agreed to sponsoring a club that will sow division and hate among our students,” the post read.

“This is dangerous territory, and it would help if those teachers knew that their consideration was not appreciated by the remainder of the student body.”

The message specifically named individuals connected to the effort, including Denise Bell, who was described as “pushing for Stratford students to start a Turning Point USA club at the school.”

It also cited Gulf Coast Representative Javon Evans of “Club America,” the TPUSA-affiliated student organization.

The post claimed that a first meeting and social media presence were already underway without principal approval.

The online campaign went further, circulating a series of claims about TPUSA and its founder.

Among them were accusations that the organization runs a “Professor Watchlist” to target teachers, that teachers sponsoring a TPUSA club would be making a political statement, and that TPUSA has framed minorities and immigrants as “existential threats.”

Another claim suggested the assassination of Charlie Kirk was connected to “far-right rivalry,” despite police statements identifying the suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, and his ideological motivations.

The post encouraged parents to send letters opposing the club to Stratford teachers, invoking concerns about students of various backgrounds and alleging that supporting TPUSA could “irreparably harm” those students.

In response, Moms for Liberty denounced the targeting of students and educators, calling it an attack on First Amendment rights.

The group publicly tagged Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who weighed in on X.

“These are sick individuals. My office will review these messages for any violations of the law. The radical leftist culture of suppression must be totally defeated. We are not backing down, and we will not be silenced,” Paxton wrote.

The attempt to establish a TPUSA presence at Stratford High comes amid a broader national wave of student interest in the organization following Kirk’s death.

While the group has often faced criticism from political opponents, TPUSA chapters have expanded significantly in recent years across both high schools and colleges.

Officials at Stratford High School have not issued a public statement on the controversy.

It remains unclear when or if the new chapter will be formally approved.

For now, the situation highlights ongoing tensions in Texas and across the country over the role of political clubs in schools and the limits of free speech protections for students and educators.


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