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Caught on Camera: Illinois State Teacher’s Assistant Flips TPUSA Table in Meltdown
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Caught on Camera: Illinois State Teacher’s Assistant Flips TPUSA Table in Meltdown

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A teaching assistant at Illinois State University is facing backlash after being caught on camera flipping over a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) information table set up by students on campus.

The video of the incident, which occurred earlier this week, quickly went viral across social media platforms, drawing widespread criticism and calls for disciplinary action.

The clip shows the unidentified individual speaking briefly with a man near the TPUSA table before suddenly overturning it, scattering flyers, buttons, and other promotional materials into the air.

The students had organized the table to promote an upcoming Oct. 20 event featuring political YouTuber and comedian Alex Stein.

“Well, you know, Jesus did it, so you know I gotta do it, right?” the individual can be heard saying moments before flipping the table.

After the outburst, he walked away and waved to the students, saying, “Thanks guys, have a great day.”

Witnesses reacted with surprise as the scene unfolded. “Oh, woah!” one person exclaimed off-camera as items hit the ground.

The man, dressed in red pants, a black and red flannel, and wearing his hair in a bun, has been described on social media as a teaching assistant affiliated with the university.

Illinois State University has not confirmed his identity.

Footage of the incident has been widely shared online, including a post by Fox News on X that has accumulated nearly 50,000 views since Saturday afternoon.

The video sparked strong reactions from students, alumni, and viewers across the country.

“Imagine paying $30K a year for tuition just to see your TA reenact a toddler meltdown in 4K. No class, literally,” one user wrote.

Another added, “Actions like that show a complete lack of respect for free speech and open debate. College should be about ideas, not tantrums and censorship.”

A third commenter echoed the sentiment, writing, “He should not be in any class with those temper tantrums.”

The Illinois State University chapter of Turning Point USA and the university administration did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Turning Point USA, a national conservative student organization, frequently sets up informational tables on college campuses to promote upcoming speakers and events.

These displays have occasionally become flashpoints for protest or vandalism at universities across the United States, as debates over political expression and free speech continue to divide campuses.

The incident has renewed discussion among students and faculty about how universities handle politically charged behavior by staff and teaching assistants.

Several users on social media tagged Illinois State University’s official accounts, demanding accountability and disciplinary measures for the behavior captured in the video.

The video adds to a series of recent incidents at universities where campus activists or staff members have been accused of targeting conservative student groups.

Similar confrontations have occurred at other institutions, including cases involving property damage and verbal altercations during events hosted by groups like TPUSA and Young Americans for Freedom.

As of Sunday, university officials had not issued a formal statement regarding the investigation or potential disciplinary action.

The Oct. 20 event featuring Alex Stein, promoted by the TPUSA chapter, is still scheduled to proceed as planned.

Trump Blasts Kentucky RINOs Rand Paul and Thomas Massie in Fiery Posts: ‘Nasty Liddle Guy’
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Trump Blasts Kentucky RINOs Rand Paul and Thomas Massie in Fiery Posts: ‘Nasty Liddle Guy’

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President Donald Trump sharply criticized Kentucky lawmakers Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. Thomas Massie on Friday, calling both Republicans “RINOs” and accusing them of opposing the GOP’s America First agenda, as reported by Newsmax.

In a pair of Truth Social posts, President Trump took aim first at Sen. Paul, writing that the three-term senator “never votes positively for the Republican Party.” He added, “He’s a nasty liddle guy.”

Minutes later, Trump turned his attention to Rep. Massie, urging voters in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District to remove him from office.

“Third Rate Congressman Thomas Massie, a Weak and Pathetic RINO from the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky, a place I love, and won big SIX TIMES, must be thrown out of office, ASAP!” Trump wrote.

The President went on to endorse Ed Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL and former congressional candidate, as a potential challenger to Massie.

“I hope Ed gets into the Race against Massie, who is now polling at about 9% because the Great People of Kentucky are wise to him — He only votes against the Republican Party, making life very easy for the Radical Left,” Trump said.

Trump’s criticism of Paul and Massie reflects long-standing policy differences with both lawmakers. Senator Paul has clashed with the administration on issues including tariffs, government spending, and the use of executive authority.

He opposed President Trump’s $5 trillion debt ceiling package, describing it as fiscally reckless, and has repeatedly criticized tariffs as “hidden taxes.”

Paul has also opposed Trump’s proposal to use the military for deportations and called federal investment in private firms like Intel “socialism.” On Friday, he called on Congress to reaffirm that “war powers reside with Congress, not the president.”

His remarks followed concerns over recent U.S. operations targeting Venezuelan vessels accused of drug trafficking without congressional approval.

“About 25% of the time that the Coast Guard boards a vessel in the Caribbean looking for drugs, about 25% of the time, the boat that is boarded doesn’t have drugs,” Paul told Newsmax earlier this month. “So we’ve blown up four boats. Statistically speaking, what are the odds that one of the boats didn’t have drugs?”

Trump’s ongoing friction with Massie dates back to 2020, when Massie delayed a COVID-19 relief bill, prompting Trump to label him a “third-rate grandstander.”

Since then, Massie has split with Trump on spending, foreign aid, and trade policy, aligning himself with libertarian principles and often voting against GOP-led measures.

On Friday, Trump renewed his call for a challenger to replace Massie, saying, “Unlike ‘lightweight’ Massie, a totally ineffective LOSER who has failed us so badly, CAPTAIN ED GALLREIN IS A WINNER WHO WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN. Should he decide to challenge Massie, Captain Ed Gallrein has my Complete and Total Endorsement.”

Massie, meanwhile, reported raising $768,000 between July and September — his strongest fundraising quarter yet — as a super PAC aligned with President Trump considers investing in the race ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Did Kamala Confess Dems Have Scared Gen Z from Having Kids Due to ‘Climate Anxiety’?
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Did Kamala Confess Dems Have Scared Gen Z from Having Kids Due to ‘Climate Anxiety’?

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Kamala Harris told attendees at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Gala on Oct. 14 that young Americans are increasingly hesitant to have children because of “climate anxiety.”

The event was held at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., where Harris linked the fear of future environmental changes to declining birth rates among younger generations.

“They are experiencing what they’ve coined ‘climate anxiety,’ which is their fear that because of changing in extreme weather that the future of their lives is very much at stake,” Harris said.

“My goddaughter, who’s a junior in college right now, was crying to me just two days ago, worried about ‘what is the world gonna be for me, auntie,’ she said, ‘when I want to have kids. Should I even be thinking about having children?’ That’s on top of unaffordable — not for her but for so many in that generation, they don’t aspire to own a home. They don’t believe it’s within their reach.”

Harris, who has long advocated for aggressive climate policies and has received endorsements from environmental organizations, tied her remarks to broader generational concerns.

Her comments mirrored earlier statements made during a 2020 appearance at Reading Area Community College in Reading, Pennsylvania, where she cited conversations with “young leaders” expressing similar fears.

“I’ve heard young leaders talk with me about a term they’ve coined called ‘climate anxiety,’” Harris said at the time.

“Because young people said, ‘We’re not leaving it to other people to decide how we’re dealing with the climate crisis.’”

In that appearance, she expanded on the idea, describing “climate anxiety” as the “fear of the future and the unknown of whether it makes sense for you to even think about having children, whether it makes sense for you to think about aspiring to buy a home because what will this climate be?”

The theme of “climate anxiety” has also surfaced within Harris’s own family.

In August, her stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff, shared on TikTok that she too was struggling with environmental dread.

“I think everything with the environment is really f**king getting to me. … I experienced a lot of climate anxiety, like a lot of us do,” Emhoff said, emphasizing that her concerns were serious and “not funny.”

Studies and surveys have shown an increase in climate-related concern among younger demographics.

A 2023 Pew Research Center report found that 78 percent of Democrats viewed climate change as a “major threat to the country,” while 55 percent said that declining birth rates would have a “positive impact” on the environment.

Pew’s 2025 data showed that adults in their 20s and 30s were planning to have fewer children than previous generations, coinciding with the U.S. birth rate remaining below replacement level.

However, other research has revealed that while Americans are having fewer children, their ideal family size remains larger.

A Gallup report released in September found that the U.S. birth rate had fallen to a record low of 1.6 births per woman, but Americans still viewed an average of 2.7 children as ideal.

Gallup noted that preferences for larger families—three or more children—reached 45 percent in 2023, the highest level recorded since 1971.

“Gallup has been measuring Americans’ opinions of the ideal family size periodically for almost 90 years. After falling steeply in the second half of the 20th century in parallel with the U.S. birth rate, Americans’ preferred family size has now stabilized at a level that well exceeds the actual rate,” the firm stated in its 2025 analysis.

The report attributed the ongoing gap to “economic and cultural headwinds” such as the high cost of housing, childcare, healthcare, and education, along with delayed marriage and declining religiosity.

Gallup’s survey also showed that attitudes about family size vary across demographic and political lines. Men, Republicans, people of color, and adults who regularly attend religious services were found to be more likely to prefer larger families.

“Meanwhile, adults who rarely or never attend religious services, Democrats, white people, adults under age 30, and women under age 50 are significantly more likely than their counterparts to say one or two children is ideal,” the report read.

Harris’s remarks about “climate anxiety” reflect a recurring theme in her public appearances, linking environmental concerns to personal and societal decisions.

Her comments at the Fortune gala drew renewed attention as part of an ongoing national discussion about generational outlooks on family, economics, and the future of the environment.

Trump Says ‘Tremendous Bad Blood’ Between Zelenskyy and Putin Delaying Peace Deal
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Trump Says ‘Tremendous Bad Blood’ Between Zelenskyy and Putin Delaying Peace Deal

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President Donald Trump said Friday that lingering tension and “tremendous bad blood” between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin are delaying progress toward a peace deal in Ukraine, despite what he described as “major momentum” in his administration’s Middle East peace efforts, as reported by Fox News.

“They have tremendous bad blood. It really is what is holding up, I think, a settlement,” Trump said during remarks at the White House, where he hosted Zelenskyy for bilateral talks. “I think we are going to get it done, and we have to make it long-lasting — as I said in the Middle East, everlasting.”

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Trump pointed to the recently brokered Middle East ceasefire involving 59 countries, calling it a model for how his administration intends to approach Ukraine.

“The Middle East is a much more complicated situation. You know, we had 59 countries involved, and every one of them agreed. Most people didn’t think that was doable. This is going to be something I really believe that’s going to get done,” Trump said.

“I had a very good talk yesterday with President Putin. I think he wants to get it done.”

Zelenskyy, seated beside Trump, said he believed the U.S. president had a “big chance” to help end the conflict.

“President Trump has really showed for the world that he can manage a ceasefire in the Middle East,” Zelenskyy said. “And that’s why I hope that he will do this. And we will also have such big success. For Ukraine, it’s a big chance, and I hope that President Trump can manage it.”

During the meeting, Trump reiterated his administration’s support for continued defensive assistance to Ukraine. “We need Tomahawks, and we need a lot of other things that we’ve been sending over the last four years to Ukraine,” Trump said.

The White House meeting followed a phone call between Trump and Putin on Thursday. After the call, Trump said “great progress” was made but offered no specific details. He confirmed that he and Putin agreed to meet again soon, with Hungary being discussed as a potential location.

A conceptual photo showing U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on screen. Putin and Trump are set to discuss the Ukraine issue in Alaska. New York U.S 11.08.2025

Trump said he discussed U.S.-Russia trade relations during the call but did not confirm whether U.S. military aid to Ukraine was addressed. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov later told reporters that Putin opposed the delivery of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.

“Vladimir Putin reiterated his thesis that Tomahawks won’t change the situation on the battlefield, but they will cause significant damage to relations between our countries, not to mention the prospects for a peaceful settlement,” Ushakov said, according to Reuters.

Zelenskyy, meanwhile, has pushed for greater air defense support amid Russia’s continued aerial bombardments of Ukrainian cities, infrastructure, and hospitals.

Writing on X, Zelenskyy said, “Nothing has changed for Russia — it is still terrorizing life in Ukraine. Therefore, every air defense system for Ukraine matters — it saves lives. Every decision that can strengthen us brings the end of the war closer.”

Friday’s meeting marked Zelenskyy’s third visit to the White House this year. His previous visit in February included Vice President J.D. Vance and featured what aides described as “tense but productive” discussions over long-term defense commitments and reconstruction aid.

Gov. Kathy Hochul Silent on ‘No One Is Above the Law’ Claim After Letitia James Indictment
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Gov. Kathy Hochul Silent on ‘No One Is Above the Law’ Claim After Letitia James Indictment

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has remained silent after repeated inquiries asking whether she still believes “no one is above the law,” a phrase she has invoked numerous times when referring to President Donald Trump’s legal battles, as reported by Fox News.

The governor’s silence follows the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James on federal charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution.

New York, NY – May 9, 2022: Attorney General Letitia James makes announcement about protecting access to abortion at AG New York office

A grand jury in Virginia indicted James on Thursday after a criminal referral earlier this year from Federal Housing Finance Director Bill Pulte, who alleged that James falsified mortgage documents to secure favorable loans.

She now faces charges of bank fraud and false statements related to financial institutions.

Following the indictment, Hochul expressed support for James on social media. “New Yorkers know @NewYorkStateAGJames for her integrity, her independence, and her relentless fight for justice,” Hochul wrote on X.

“What we’re seeing today is nothing less than the weaponization of the Justice Department to punish those who hold the powerful accountable.”

U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan, announcing the charges, stated: “No one is above the law. The charges as alleged in this case represent intentional, criminal acts and tremendous breaches of the public’s trust.”

The statement from federal prosecutors mirrored the same language Hochul once used when celebrating court actions against President Trump.

In 2019, during Trump’s first impeachment, Hochul declared, “It’s really quite simple — NO ONE is above the law. Not now, not ever.” She praised House Democrats for their “patriotic duty” to hold Trump accountable.

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

Throughout Trump’s presidency and subsequent legal battles, Hochul frequently commented on ongoing cases, including the 2023 civil fraud trial launched by James.

At that time, Hochul said, “His conduct has been a disgrace, and I have full confidence that Donald Trump will be held accountable for his actions.”

After Trump’s 2024 criminal conviction in New York on 34 counts of falsifying business records, Hochul released a statement repeating, “Today’s verdict reaffirms that no one is above the law.”

Now, following James’s indictment, Hochul’s office has declined to answer questions about whether that same standard applies to the state’s top law enforcement official. Fox News Digital reported that Hochul’s office did not respond to multiple requests for comment.

James’s indictment adds to years of political tension between her office and Trump. James campaigned in 2018 on a promise to “hold Donald Trump accountable” and later pursued dozens of lawsuits against him and his administration.

New York State Attorney General Letitia James.

She continued to challenge the Trump Organization and publicly vowed to oppose his policies after his re-election in 2024.

Trump has long accused Democratic officials of “weaponizing” the justice system against him, a point he emphasized again in January before his return to the White House. “They’re playing with the courts. It’s called lawfare, it’s called weaponization of justice,” Trump said.

Hochul, who previously celebrated Trump’s convictions as proof that “justice is blind,” has yet to address whether she stands by that belief now that her ally, Attorney General James, faces federal criminal charges.

Democrats Allegedly Threaten to Sue President Trump for Paying U.S. Troops
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Democrats Allegedly Threaten to Sue President Trump for Paying U.S. Troops

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The federal government shutdown continues as negotiations remain stalled, with Democrats continuing to push for expansive new spending measures, including taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal aliens.

The stalemate, dubbed the “Schumer Shutdown” by Republicans, has led to a series of economic and social consequences, including the depletion of funds for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and uncertainty over military pay.

To address those immediate concerns, President Donald Trump authorized the use of tariff revenue to keep WIC funding active and ordered that U.S. military personnel continue to receive their pay during the ongoing impasse.

The White House said the action was necessary to ensure essential support for families and service members affected by the shutdown.

However, Democratic leaders have criticized the decision and are reportedly weighing a lawsuit against the Trump administration for reallocating funds without congressional approval.

The move has sparked widespread backlash, with conservatives accusing Democrats of prioritizing political leverage over the needs of Americans and military families.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned the Democratic response in a statement posted on X.

“The Democrats shut down the federal government and are holding the American people hostage to give illegal aliens taxpayer benefits. So President Trump took action by using tariff revenue to fund the women, infants, and children program and his Commander in Chief authority to ensure our troops get paid,” Leavitt said.

“But now the radical Democrats are going to sue to stop the President from paying our troops and protecting vulnerable Americans? They’re despicable and heartless!” she added.

House Speaker Mike Johnson also defended the President’s move, telling Axios that Republicans would not back down in ensuring troops and families are supported during the shutdown.

“If the Democrats want to go to court and challenge troops being paid, bring it,” Johnson said.

Axios reported that some Democrats within the House caucus privately acknowledge the political risk of suing the administration over the issue, particularly in competitive districts where such a move could alienate voters.

“The legality is questionable, but politically I hope Democrats don’t do it,” one unnamed Democratic lawmaker told the outlet, describing the potential lawsuit as a “massive political headache” for those seeking reelection in battleground areas.

The shutdown, now stretching into its second week, began after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic leadership refused to advance a short-term funding measure unless additional provisions were included for expanded social programs, immigration-related spending, and climate initiatives.

Republican negotiators have pushed back, insisting that the government be reopened without what they describe as partisan “wish list” funding.

While federal agencies continue to experience operational slowdowns, the Trump administration has sought to use existing authorities to minimize disruptions to critical services.

The White House maintains that ensuring military pay and continued WIC benefits falls squarely within the President’s constitutional and statutory powers.

As the standoff continues, pressure is mounting on Congress to find a path forward.

Analysts say any Democratic lawsuit to block troop payments could further intensify public scrutiny and deepen frustration among voters already affected by the shutdown’s impact on services and benefits.

The White House has not indicated any plans to reverse the President’s directive.

Administration officials say they remain focused on maintaining essential support for American families and national security until Congress resolves the budget impasse.

Secretary of War Hegseth’s Plane Force to Make Emergency Landing
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Secretary of War Hegseth’s Plane Force to Make Emergency Landing

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A U.S. Air Force C-32 carrying War Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior department officials made an emergency landing in the United Kingdom on Wednesday afternoon due to a cracked windshield, Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said.

The incident occurred as Hegseth’s delegation was returning to the United States from the NATO Ministers of Defense Meeting in Brussels, Belgium.

Shortly before 2 p.m. Eastern Time, flight-tracking data indicated the aircraft had reversed course over the Atlantic and descended to a lower altitude.

“The Air Force C-32 carrying Secretary Pete Hegseth has declared an emergency over the Atlantic, dropped to 10,000 feet, and now reversed course to the UK,” conservative journalist Nick Sortor posted on X.

“Plane is squawking 7700, which could mean an engine failure, medical issue, onboard fire, or another general emergency,” he added.

At approximately 2:10 p.m. Eastern, Parnell confirmed the diversion and attributed it to damage discovered on the flight deck glazing.

“On the way back to the United States from NATO’s Defense Ministers meeting, Secretary of War Hegseth’s plane made an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a crack in the aircraft windshield,” Parnell said. He noted that the crew executed standard emergency procedures and that the aircraft landed safely.

“All good. Thank god. Continue mission!” Hegseth wrote on X following the landing.

Pentagon officials said all passengers and crew were safe and that maintenance inspections would determine next steps for onward travel.

No injuries were reported.

The Air Force did not immediately release details on the age of the aircraft, the specific flight routing, or the timeline for returning the delegation to the United States.

C-32 aircraft—military variants of the Boeing 757—are routinely used for senior government travel and are equipped to operate with enhanced communications and security features.

The C-32 crew’s descent to approximately 10,000 feet and immediate return toward the U.K. aligned with standard in-flight safety procedures after the detection of structural issues to ensure cabin conditions remain stable while the crew prepares for a precautionary landing.

Aviation emergency code 7700, referenced by Sortor, is a general alert signaling that the crew has declared an emergency and is seeking priority handling from air traffic control.

Hegseth had been in Brussels for the NATO session, which convened defense ministers from allied nations to discuss strategic priorities and emerging security issues.

The meeting, chaired by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, is part of the alliance’s regular ministerial schedule and included agenda items on collective defense coordination, capability development, and ongoing support initiatives among member states.

NATO typically holds such meetings at least twice a year, with additional working-level engagements occurring throughout the calendar.

Following the landing, Pentagon officials indicated that contingency arrangements were being evaluated to minimize disruption to Hegseth’s schedule.

Any decision to swap aircraft or continue travel aboard the same airframe will depend on Air Force maintenance assessments and safety certifications.

The emergency landing will prompt a routine review of the incident, including inspection of the affected windshield panel, verification of pressure and temperature histories during the flight, and assessment of any contributing factors such as foreign-object impact or thermal stress.

Such reviews are standard following in-flight anomalies and are used to validate maintenance practices and inform future operational guidance.

Air Force officials emphasized that precautionary diversions are executed to preserve safety margins and that aircraft carrying senior officials are supported by established contingency protocols to ensure mission continuity.

Democrats Again Vote to Keep Government Closed as They Blame GOP for Government Being Closed
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Democrats Again Vote to Keep Government Closed as They Blame GOP for Government Being Closed

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The federal government entered its fourteenth day of the Schumer Shutdown on Wednesday, as Senate Democrats once again voted against a Republican-backed continuing resolution to reopen government operations.

The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced earlier in the week that it is prepared for the long haul, confirming that reductions in force (RIFs) of federal employees will continue as long as the shutdown persists.

The agency stated it would sustain current measures until Senate Democrats agree to vote for the clean funding bill already passed by the Republican-controlled House.

House Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Democrats for “holding the American people hostage” and blocking efforts to restore funding.

He said Democrats’ demands include billions of dollars in spending on what he described as “Leftist pet causes,” citing projects such as feminist initiatives in Africa, LGBTQ+ agenda items in the Balkans, and global climate programs.

Republicans argue that the largest obstacle remains Democrats’ push for an additional $1.5 trillion in new spending, including funding to provide illegal aliens with free healthcare.

GOP leaders note that the plan would expand federal health programs at taxpayer expense, adding that the proposal would raise costs for insured Americans nationwide.

Despite their refusal to advance the clean funding bill, Democratic leaders continue to claim Republicans are to blame for the shutdown.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries posted on X, “The American people know that Republicans shut down the government. Democrats want to open it up immediately. And decisively address the Republican healthcare crisis.”

Republican leaders have dismissed Jeffries’ statement as misleading, pointing to Democrats’ own healthcare policies as the root cause of rising costs.

They argue that federal mandates and expanded bureaucratic programs enacted under the Affordable Care Act continue to strain the system and inflate prices for consumers.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune also addressed the ongoing impasse on X, emphasizing that Republicans are not attaching any partisan provisions to the funding bill.

“Republicans are not asking Democrats to support any new Republican policies. We’re not asking them to swallow any partisan policy riders. We’re simply asking them to turn the lights back on,” Thune wrote.

“We have put forward a clean, nonpartisan CR. That’s the bill Democrats are rejecting.”

The continuing resolution, known as H.R. 5317, passed the House with Republican support and backing from three Senate Democrats.

The measure would fund government operations temporarily while Congress works toward a broader budget agreement.

Republicans maintain that the bill is “clean,” containing no policy riders and no new partisan measures.

Senate Democrats, however, have declined to advance it, insisting instead on additional spending and policy provisions tied to foreign aid and domestic programs.

The standoff has forced federal agencies to scale back nonessential operations while maintaining essential services.

OMB officials said contingency plans will remain in effect until new appropriations are approved.

The shutdown has intensified political pressure in Washington, with both parties seeking to shape public perception of the stalemate.

The House and Senate are expected to reconvene later this week for further negotiations, though there is little indication that Democrats plan to accept the House-passed resolution.

As the shutdown extends into its third week, Republican lawmakers say the solution remains straightforward — Senate Democrats could vote to reopen the government immediately by passing the House-approved continuing resolution.

Until then, the Schumer Shutdown continues.

State Department Boots Foreigners Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
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State Department Boots Foreigners Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

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The U.S. State Department announced Tuesday that six foreign nationals had their visas revoked after they made online posts celebrating the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

The agency said the individuals expressed approval of violence against Americans and are no longer welcome in the United States.

In a post to X, the State Department wrote, “The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans. The State Department continues to identify visa holders who celebrated the heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk. Here are just a few examples of aliens who are no longer welcome in the U.S.”

The Department included screenshots of several foreign nationals’ comments mocking Kirk’s death.

One post cited by the agency came from an Argentine national who said that Kirk “devoted his entire life spreading racist, xenophobic, misogynistic rhetoric” and “deserves to burn in hell.”

The agency confirmed that individual’s visa had been revoked.

A South African national was also identified in the post, having written, “They’re hurt that the racist rally ended in attempted martyrdom,” and that Kirk was “used to astroturf a movement of white nationalist trailer trash.”

That person’s visa was also revoked, according to the State Department.

Another example included a Mexican national who wrote that Kirk “died being a racist, he died being a misogynist,” adding, “There are people who deserve to die. There are people who would make the world better off dead.”

The agency stated that this individual’s visa was likewise revoked.

The State Department’s announcement featured six total cases of foreign nationals who posted similar remarks.

Following the examples, the agency wrote, “[President Trump] and [Secretary Rubio] will defend our borders, our culture, and our citizens by enforcing our immigration laws. Aliens who take advantage of America’s hospitality while celebrating the assassination of our citizens will be removed.”

Officials said the action reflects an ongoing policy to deny U.S. entry or residency to foreign citizens who promote or glorify violence against Americans.

The agency reiterated that U.S. visas are privileges granted to individuals who uphold American law and values, not rights extended to those who advocate harm against citizens.

The revocations follow the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which occurred at Utah Valley University, where he had been speaking to students during a campus event.

The incident prompted widespread condemnation and an ongoing investigation by law enforcement.

Federal officials have not released further details regarding the assailant or motive.

In recent weeks, the State Department has also taken additional measures to revoke visas from foreign nationals accused of criminal activity or public support for terrorism.

Those actions have included cancellations of student and work visas, as well as restrictions placed on individuals suspected of engaging in violent or extremist behavior while in the United States.

The Department emphasized that its enforcement decisions align with immigration law and national security directives under the Trump administration.

A spokesperson for the agency said its policies aim to safeguard U.S. citizens and maintain the integrity of the nation’s immigration system.

Officials said more reviews are ongoing to identify visa holders who have publicly endorsed or encouraged violence against Americans.

The State Department confirmed it would continue to publish updates on visa actions involving individuals who violate U.S. entry standards.

Karoline Leavitt Claps Back at the Anti-ICE ‘Emergency’ Naked Bike Ride in Portland
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Karoline Leavitt Claps Back at the Anti-ICE ‘Emergency’ Naked Bike Ride in Portland

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A group of protesters in Portland, Oregon, staged an “emergency” naked bike ride on Sunday to demonstrate against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and the potential deployment of National Guard units to the city.

The event, typically held during the summer as an annual demonstration, was organized outside of its regular schedule and promoted on social media as a form of resistance.

Organizers of the event wrote on Instagram that “Joy is a form of protest. Being together with mutual respect and kindness is a form of protest. It’s your choice how much or little you wear.”

The statement encouraged participants to express themselves freely while promoting unity and nonviolent action.

The protest took place despite rainy conditions, with dozens of participants riding through downtown Portland and over the Burnside Bridge.

Local news outlets, including regional affiliates, blurred video footage of the event due to the lack of clothing among participants.

The group also conducted a “die-in” demonstration on the Burnside Bridge, during which several riders lay on the pavement to symbolize opposition to federal immigration enforcement.

The demonstration temporarily disrupted traffic but ended without major incidents or arrests at that location.

Journalists including Jorge Ventura and Katie Daviscourt shared footage of the event online, showing participants in varying degrees of undress.

While some riders wore costumes or partial coverings, others appeared fully nude.

The videos quickly circulated across social media, prompting a wide range of public reactions.

The protest’s message focused on demanding an end to ICE operations in Portland and opposing reports of federal consideration of National Guard support for local law enforcement.

The demonstration followed weeks of smaller anti-ICE gatherings at the local ICE facility, where activists have regularly confronted federal officers.

Following the demonstration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt commented on the event in response to a social media post by Daviscourt, stating, “If you think this is crazy, congratulations, you’re a Republican!”

The remark was widely shared online by conservative commentators highlighting the incident as an example of political extremism in progressive cities.

Later that evening, federal officers and ICE agents engaged with a separate group of protesters outside the Portland ICE facility. According to local reports, agents deployed pepper balls to disperse demonstrators after some refused to leave the property. Several individuals were taken into custody following confrontations in muddy conditions.

Video from the scene showed anti-ICE activists shouting at officers and demanding the release of those detained. Nearby, counter-protesters displayed American flags and a large painting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, voicing support for ICE and federal enforcement efforts.

Despite the naked bike ride protest and its attempts to draw attention to immigration enforcement policies, ICE operations in Portland continued without interruption. The agency has not issued any statements indicating a change in policy or activity following the demonstration.

The “emergency ride” marked the latest in a long line of unconventional protests in Portland, a city known for its frequent and often highly visible political demonstrations. Organizers have not announced plans for future rides but indicated online that they view such displays as necessary to express solidarity and opposition to federal action.

Authorities have not reported any significant property damage or injuries related to Sunday’s event.


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