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NJ Dem Candidate in the Hot Seat, “Got Rich While Families Got Squeezed”: Ciattarelli
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NJ Dem Candidate in the Hot Seat, “Got Rich While Families Got Squeezed”: Ciattarelli

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Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., is facing renewed criticism over her personal finances following comments that resurfaced from a May interview on The Breakfast Club radio show and a pointed exchange during Sunday’s gubernatorial debate against Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli.

During the May 21 radio appearance, host Charlamagne tha God pressed Sherrill about reports that she made $7 million in stock trades.

“I haven’t. I don’t believe I did, but I would have to go and see what that was alluding to…” Sherrill responded.

The exchange circulated widely on social media after the first gubernatorial debate.

A Washington Free Beacon report examined Sherrill’s financial disclosures and estimated that her household could have earned $7 million since she entered Congress in 2019.

The report said her reported assets grew from a range of $733,209 to $4,321,000 in 2019 to between $4,840,076 and $13,975,000 in 2024.

The calculation was based on the midpoint between the reported ranges.

Charlamagne pressed her multiple times during the interview, citing the $7 million figure.

Sherrill responded by pointing to her husband’s compensation.

“I think we made money from my husband’s job. He gets paid in stocks. They’re automatically sold. So, I think we made money there. We don’t make any individual money stock trading,” she said.

Sherrill added that she does not engage in trading individual stocks.

“I want people to know that I’m not somehow gaining information and enriching myself because of my work in Congress,” she said.

The Republican Governors Association highlighted the interview earlier in the summer, and the video gained further attention after Sunday’s debate.

Conservative commentator Steve Guest said the interview clip was “one of the worst answers imaginable to that question.”

At the debate, Ciattarelli made Sherrill’s finances a central line of attack.

“There’s another big difference between her public service and my public service,” Ciattarelli said.

“It actually cost me money. The time I put in and took away from my company. In the seven years that she’s been in Congress, he’s tripled their net worth.”

Following the debate, Ciattarelli reiterated his criticism during an appearance on Fox News, saying Sherrill was “just another politician getting rich while you get squeezed.”

Sherrill defended herself on the debate stage, repeating that she does not trade individual stocks and stressing her transparency.

“There have been articles written about how transparent and ethical I’ve been going above and beyond the requirements in Congress, and I continue to do that,” she said.

The issue of congressional stock trading has been a subject of national debate, with members of both parties facing scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest.

Sherrill’s defense centers on her insistence that any stock-related gains stemmed from her husband’s compensation rather than trading activity tied to her position in Congress.

As the New Jersey gubernatorial race heads toward the November election, Sherrill’s finances are expected to remain a flashpoint.

Ciattarelli has signaled that he will continue to question whether her household wealth increase is appropriate for an elected official, while Sherrill maintains that she has adhered to congressional ethics standards and exceeded transparency requirements.

Trump Blasts Pam Bondi’s Lack of Action Against the Deep State in Now-Deleted Post
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Trump Blasts Pam Bondi’s Lack of Action Against the Deep State in Now-Deleted Post

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President Donald Trump escalated tensions inside his own administration this week, publicly airing frustrations with Attorney General Pam Bondi while simultaneously moving to reshape federal prosecutorial leadership in Virginia.

In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump shared what appeared to be a private message he had sent to Bondi, accusing her of being “all talk, no action” and demanding results in prosecuting figures he described as political enemies.

He listed former FBI Director James Comey, Senator Adam Schiff of California, and New York Attorney General Letitia James, writing, “they’re all guilty as hell.”

“We can’t delay any longer, it’s killing our reputation and credibility,” Trump told Bondi in the now-deleted message.

Much of Trump’s anger focused on Erik Siebert, the outgoing U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Siebert had declined to pursue charges against James for alleged mortgage fraud, citing insufficient evidence, and did not bring a case against Comey after Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard accused the former FBI chief of threatening Trump in a social media post.

Siebert resigned last week, though Trump claimed in his Truth Social post that the prosecutor was fired.

“He even lied to the media and said he quit, and that we had no case. No, I fired him, and there is a GREAT CASE, and many lawyers, and legal pundits, say so,” Trump wrote.

Trump proposed Lindsey Halligan, a member of the White House counsel’s office, as Siebert’s replacement.

Halligan has defended Trump in several high-profile cases, including the classified documents investigation. In a follow-up post made roughly thirty minutes later, Trump confirmed he intends to nominate Halligan as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Describing Siebert as a “Democrat Endorsed ‘Republican,’” Trump said Halligan would “be Fair, Smart, and will provide, desperately needed, JUSTICE FOR ALL!”

He also softened his tone toward Bondi, adding that she is “doing a GREAT job.”

Bondi, who served as Florida’s attorney general from 2011 to 2019, was appointed as the nation’s top prosecutor with a mandate to aggressively pursue accountability against officials Trump accused of running partisan investigations.

Her standing was already under scrutiny following controversies tied to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Trump has long targeted Comey, Schiff, and James. He dismissed Comey as FBI director in 2017 while the bureau was investigating alleged Russian election interference, which Trump has consistently called a hoax.

Schiff led the House impeachment inquiry in 2019 over Trump’s handling of aid to Ukraine.

James brought the 2022 civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization, which resulted in a $454 million judgment currently under appeal.

Halligan has represented Trump for years. In August 2024, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against Trump, ruling Special Prosecutor Jack Smith’s appointment unconstitutional.

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals formally dismissed the case in February 2025, ending the matter.

Halligan has also been involved in Trump’s cultural reviews, including a recent assessment of Smithsonian exhibits.

In an August interview with Fox News, she argued that slavery was “overemphasized” at the Washington, D.C. museum.

“The fact our country was involved in slavery is awful — no one thinks otherwise,” she said.

“But what I saw when I was going through the museum, personally, was an overemphasis on slavery, and I think there should be more of an overemphasis on how far we’ve come since slavery.”

“There’s a lot of history to our country, both positive and negative, but we need to keep moving forward. We can’t just keep focusing on the negative — all that does is divide us,” she added.

While Trump has announced his intention to nominate Halligan, Bondi has reportedly tapped Mary “Maggie” Cleary as acting U.S. attorney in the interim.

Cleary, formerly an assistant U.S. attorney in the Western District of Virginia, was investigated over an allegation that she was present at the January 6 Capitol incident.

She was placed on administrative leave but later cleared after an internal review.

If confirmed, Halligan would oversee one of the country’s most influential federal prosecutor’s offices.

With Republicans holding a 53-seat Senate majority, her confirmation is expected to move forward.

Unhinged Trump Hater Shoots Up ABC Studio Following Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
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Unhinged Trump Hater Shoots Up ABC Studio Following Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

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A California man was arrested Saturday in connection with gunfire that struck the studio of ABC10, a Sacramento television affiliate, on Friday afternoon.

According to police, the incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. when a vehicle pulled up to the station’s building and the suspect fired three rounds into a window.

One person was in the lobby at the time, but no injuries were reported.

Sacramento police identified the suspect as 64-year-old Anibal Hernandez Santana.

He was taken into custody and charged with three felony counts: assault with a deadly weapon, shooting into an occupied building, and negligent discharge of a firearm.

He is being held in the Sacramento County Jail on $200,000 bail.

Jail records confirm the charges, but authorities said a mugshot was not immediately available.

Police said the motive “remains under investigation.”

The department noted that the FBI is assisting in the inquiry.

The incident came just two days after ABC announced that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s program would be suspended.

Nexstar, which owns and operates 32 ABC affiliates, pulled the show Wednesday, citing controversy surrounding remarks Kimmel made about the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.

Disney also confirmed that Kimmel’s show was being removed from its platforms.

During his broadcast, Kimmel claimed Kirk had been assassinated by a MAGA conservative, a statement widely criticized as false.

The suspension prompted strong reactions across political and media circles.

On Thursday, former President Barack Obama criticized the Trump Administration in remarks connected to the fallout over Kimmel’s suspension.

The following day, shots were fired into the Sacramento studio.

Police have not publicly tied the shooting to the suspension of Kimmel’s program.

However, the timing of events has drawn attention as investigators continue to look into possible motives.

Reports from The Gateway Pundit suggested that Hernandez Santana had expressed hostility toward President Trump in the past.

Law enforcement officials have not confirmed any political motive.

ABC10 staff were inside the building when the shots were fired.

The Sacramento Police Department confirmed that no employees were injured and that officers quickly secured the scene.

Fox News reported that the suspect’s arrest was made shortly after the shooting, and he was booked into the Sacramento County Jail the same evening.

Authorities credited local patrol units and federal partners for their rapid response.

The case is now pending further investigation, with police indicating they are reviewing surveillance footage and conducting interviews.

Officials have not said whether Hernandez Santana had a prior criminal record.

The shooting adds to tensions surrounding the suspension of Kimmel’s show, which had already drawn significant national attention.

Law enforcement officials said more details will be released as the investigation proceeds.

For now, Hernandez Santana remains in custody as prosecutors prepare formal charges.

Sacramento police emphasized that security has been heightened around the station in the aftermath of the incident to ensure the safety of employees and the community.

Sen. Josh Hawley Calls for Legal Accountability for Funders of Violent Riots
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Sen. Josh Hawley Calls for Legal Accountability for Funders of Violent Riots

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Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) said that individuals or groups who finance riots that turn violent should face legal consequences.

Hawley made the comments on Fox News’ Jesse Watters Primetime the same day he questioned FBI Director Kash Patel during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the agency’s oversight.

Patel testified that the FBI is tracking the flow of money behind acts of violence motivated by ideology, including attacks on religious institutions and faith-based communities.

“We are following the money,” Patel said, explaining that financial backers of organized unrest are a focus of ongoing investigations.

On Fox News, host Jesse Watters asked Hawley whether lawmakers could hold accountable those who fund activities that escalate into violence.

Hawley responded that financial backers cannot claim ignorance when their support is directed toward organized unrest.

“Well listen, you certainly cannot fund crimes knowingly, and here’s the thing. When you look at the planned nature of so many of these rallies, so many of these riots, so many of these so-called uprisings, the funders have got to know what it is they’re funding,” Hawley said.

“These are smart people. It’s one of the reasons that they’ve concealed this money in their network for so long. They know what they’re funding, so I think the answer is yes.”

Hawley continued, “If you’re out there funding rioting that harms people, that assaults cops, that burns down buildings, yeah, that’s a crime. You ought to be held responsible for that. You ought to answer for that in court. That’s one of the reasons why [FBI Director] Kash Patel today, seeing as he’s going after the money, [is] such a big deal.”

In June, Patel announced that the FBI would investigate the sources of funding behind protests in Los Angeles that targeted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities.

The demonstrations escalated into riots, resulting in vandalism of federal buildings, the burning of Waymo vehicles, and attacks on law enforcement vehicles, including incidents where rioters blocked police cars on freeways and threw projectiles.

The unrest followed Trump administration initiatives to increase enforcement against illegal immigration.

Demonstrators had initially organized under the banner of protest, but violence quickly escalated into destruction of property and direct clashes with authorities.

Investigations into the Los Angeles riots have revealed connections between the events and outside organizations.

Patel cited reports linking the Party for Socialism and Liberation, a group with ties to pro-Chinese Communist Party businessman Neville Roy Singham, to the demonstrations.

Additional scrutiny came from a New York Post report, which uncovered state financial records showing that a progressive activist group connected to the protests had received both California state and federal government grants.

The findings raised new questions about whether taxpayer money indirectly supported activities that devolved into riots.

Patel’s testimony reinforced that federal investigators are examining these financial links as part of the broader effort to prevent politically motivated violence.

Hawley emphasized that going after the funders is a critical step. He argued that targeting only the individuals on the ground ignores the network of organizers and donors who provide resources for events that turn violent.

His comments suggest that lawmakers may push for additional accountability measures to ensure that financial backers of such activities face potential criminal charges.

The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing marked Patel’s latest opportunity to outline the FBI’s priorities under his leadership.

For Hawley and other Republicans, the focus on funding sources reflects a broader concern about organized networks driving unrest and violence across the country.

Soft-on-Crime Judges Could Be Held Liable if GOP Rep Randy Fine’s Bill Passes
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Soft-on-Crime Judges Could Be Held Liable if GOP Rep Randy Fine’s Bill Passes

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Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., announced on Sunday that he will introduce legislation aimed at holding judges accountable when repeat violent offenders they release commit additional crimes.

The move comes in response to the August 22 killing of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, who was fatally stabbed while traveling on Charlotte’s Lynx Blue Line light rail system.

The attack took place at the East/West Boulevard station in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Authorities identified the suspect as 34-year-old Decarlos Brown Jr., a repeat offender with a history of felony convictions.

“I’m going to introduce legislation to hold judges accountable when violent repeat offenders they release commit new crimes,” Fine said.

“It’s easy to release criminals when you’re protected by an armed bailiff at all times. The rest of us aren’t so lucky.”

He added, “Those 12+ judges that released Decarlos Brown Jr. should have their day in court too.”

Brown has a lengthy criminal record.

According to the New York Post, he has been convicted of felony larceny, communicating threats, and robbery with a dangerous weapon, for which he served a five-year sentence.

Local station WBTV reported that Charlotte police had arrested Brown on multiple occasions, including a January arrest for misusing 911.

Court records from that arrest indicate Brown told officers that he believed “man-made material” had been placed inside his body to control his actions, including eating, walking, and talking.

Following the rail station stabbing, Brown was taken into custody and charged with murder.

The case has raised concerns about judicial leniency toward repeat offenders.

Fine’s proposal would focus on creating accountability measures for judges who approve the release of individuals with violent criminal histories and who then commit further crimes.

President Donald Trump also addressed the killing, offering condolences to the victim’s family and criticizing the conditions that allowed Brown to be free at the time of the attack.

“I just give my love and hope to the family of the young woman who was stabbed … in Charlotte by a madman — a lunatic,” Trump said.

Describing the attack, he noted, “He just got up and started — it’s right on the tape. [It’s] not really watchable, because it’s so horrible, but just viciously stabbed. She’s just sitting there.”

Trump added, “So they’re evil people. We have to be able to handle that. If we don’t handle that we don’t have a country.”

The murder has drawn criticism of the broader criminal justice system, particularly in Charlotte, where residents and officials have previously expressed concern over repeat offenders being released back into the community.

Fine’s upcoming legislation is expected to generate debate over the role of judicial discretion in such cases and whether lawmakers should impose additional checks on judges who release individuals with violent records.

The killing of Zarutska, a young refugee seeking safety in the United States, and the criminal history of the accused, showcase the ongoing discussion over public safety and judicial accountability.

Lawmakers are preparing to examine Fine’s proposal in the coming weeks as the case continues to unfold in North Carolina courts.

Communist Student Challenged to Live in Cuba, Venezuela, or North Korea
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Communist Student Challenged to Live in Cuba, Venezuela, or North Korea

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A recent episode of Jubilee Media’s “Surrounded” series has drawn attention after podcast host Patrick Bet-David confronted a student who openly expressed support for communism while dismissing the advantages of capitalism.

The debate-style program places one individual against a group of opposing voices.

In this episode, Bet-David, known for hosting the “PBD Podcast,” debated a group of self-identified socialists and communists.

Among them was a young woman named Allannah, whose arguments against capitalism and in favor of communism quickly gained traction online.

Early in the discussion, Bet-David attempted to ground the debate in economic comparisons.

He cited the gross domestic product (GDP) of North Korea versus South Korea to highlight the stark difference in prosperity between the two countries.

Allannah responded, “Are we judging countries based on GDP and not what they value for our humans…” before trailing off.

Bet-David countered, “If you lived in North Korea, you wouldn’t be able to do what you are doing right now. You wouldn’t have a voice.”

He again referenced GDP statistics, but Allannah shifted the focus, claiming South Korea’s economy is dominated by a handful of large corporations.

“…owned by like five companies, in total, the entire country. You think that’s something to live by? If you aren’t employed by the top five companies, you are practically unemployed in that country. I’m not going to be free in a country like South Korea, where I’m only employed in five companies, or no job,” she said.

Bet-David pressed further, asking if she valued the freedoms she was exercising in that moment.

“Do you like to be free where you can call somebody out like me? Do you like to be free, where you have a strong opinion? Do you like to be free to have your dreams…” he asked, before being interrupted again.

Allannah replied, “I like to be free, but that’s why I’m anti-capitalist, because capitalism removes that choice. There is no real incentive in capitalism because the incentive is survival. When you get into communism, the incentive is for the common good.”

As the debate continued, Bet-David made her an offer: he would pay the $2,350 fee to renounce her U.S. citizenship and cover the costs of a one-way trip to the communist country of her choice. He listed Cuba, Venezuela, and North Korea as options.

Allannah dismissed the suggestion, responding, “Those aren’t communist countries.”

The exchange highlighted a growing generational divide in how capitalism and communism are perceived.

While Bet-David emphasized freedoms and economic outcomes in capitalist nations, Allannah described communism as a system designed for the collective good, despite its historical associations with repression and economic hardship in the countries mentioned.

The debate concluded with the broader question of how younger Americans are being educated about economic systems and governance.

Bet-David’s exchange with Allannah drew significant online reaction, with many viewers pointing to it as an example of differing understandings of capitalism, communism, and the realities of life under each system.

The “Surrounded” series continues to generate debate by placing contrasting perspectives in direct conversation, with this episode standing out for its clash over ideologies that have defined much of the global political and economic landscape for the last century.

Chicago Bloodshed So Bad, MSNBC is Now Calling on Democrats to Partner with Trump
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Chicago Bloodshed So Bad, MSNBC is Now Calling on Democrats to Partner with Trump

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MSNBC host Joe Scarborough criticized Chicago Democrats on Tuesday, urging them to work with President Donald Trump in response to a violent Labor Day weekend that left at least 54 people shot and eight dead in the city.

Speaking on “Morning Joe,” Scarborough directly addressed Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, suggesting that the governor should take an unusual step to address the ongoing violence.

“I actually think that JB Pritzker should do something radical. I think he should pick up the phone, call the president and say, ‘You know and I know you don’t have the constitutional authority to deploy the National Guard here. You can do that in DC. You can’t do that in Chicago. But let’s partner up,’” Scarborough said.

His remarks followed a weekend of deadly shootings in Chicago, highlighting a trend of persistent violence that has plagued the city.

The Labor Day holiday period added to mounting pressure on local leaders to take stronger action to stem the bloodshed.

Scarborough’s comments marked a shift in his position. Just last week, he argued that Trump should not deploy the National Guard to Chicago, but Tuesday’s broadcast showed a different approach after the violence of the weekend.

The “Morning Joe” host also criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who has opposed increasing the city’s police presence and has rejected federal support offers from the White House.

Johnson, a self-described progressive, has faced scrutiny over his handling of crime since taking office.

Scarborough pointed to what he viewed as an opportunity for cooperation between federal and state leaders, calling for a joint approach to reduce shootings in Chicago.

He said the urgency of the situation required Democrats in Illinois to reassess their approach to law enforcement partnerships with the federal government.

The weekend’s violence added to a long record of gun crime in Chicago that continues to attract national attention.

Data from local law enforcement shows repeated spikes in shootings during holiday weekends, with Labor Day joining other periods of heightened incidents.

While Scarborough underscored constitutional limits on presidential authority to send the National Guard into Illinois without state approval, he argued that Gov. Pritzker should initiate direct collaboration with the President.

His comments framed such a partnership as “radical,” but necessary given the scale of the crisis.

Scarborough’s statements also reflected broader debates over crime policy in major cities, particularly in Democrat-led urban areas where violence has intensified in recent years.

Chicago remains one of the most visible examples of this challenge, drawing commentary from both local leaders and national figures.

At present, Gov. Pritzker has not indicated any plans to seek direct federal assistance from the Trump administration to address Chicago’s crime rates.

Mayor Johnson has maintained his opposition to expanding law enforcement measures or accepting federal deployments.

Scarborough’s remarks add to growing national pressure on Chicago officials to respond to ongoing violence and consider broader strategies.

His call for cooperation with President Trump, despite constitutional limitations, marked a notable change in tone from earlier positions expressed on his program.

The aftermath of the Labor Day shootings continues to place Chicago’s leadership under scrutiny, while the debate over how to effectively reduce violence in the city remains unsettled.

Bernie Sanders Demands RFK Jr. Resign as Trump’s HHS Secretary
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Bernie Sanders Demands RFK Jr. Resign as Trump’s HHS Secretary

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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is calling on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign from President Donald Trump’s administration over his vaccine policies, warning that his continued leadership could cause a public health crisis, as reported by Fox News.

“We’ve got to rally the American people. This is a huge issue,” Sanders told Fox News Digital on Monday during a visit to Manchester, New Hampshire, where he headlined the state AFL-CIO’s annual Labor Day breakfast.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is seen during the Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services on Jan. 29, 2025, in Washington, DC.

Sanders, the ranking member of the Senate’s Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, argued that Kennedy’s long-standing opposition to vaccines and his actions since becoming secretary threaten to undermine decades of public health progress.

“I’m not a scientist, I’m not a doctor, but I do talk to scientists, and I do talk to doctors, and the evidence is overwhelming. It’s not contestable. Vaccines work. They save millions and millions of lives,” Sanders said.

Sanders also warned, “If Kennedy and his friends are able to make people think that vaccines are not safe, it will be a real public health crisis for America.”

Kennedy, a longtime environmental activist and vaccine skeptic, was appointed late last year by President Trump as health secretary in his second administration. Since then, a number of his decisions have drawn scrutiny.

The calls for his resignation intensified after last week’s dismissal of Centers for Disease Control Director Susan Monarez, less than a month after she was confirmed.

Monarez was removed after refusing to carry out Kennedy’s directives to impose new restrictions on the availability of certain vaccines, including COVID-19 shots.

Jan 29, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies before the Senate Finance Committee during a confirmation hearing on his nomination to be Secretary of Health and Human Services on Jan. 29, 2025 in Washington.. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY via Imagn Images

Following her firing, four other top CDC officials resigned in protest, accusing Kennedy and the administration of politicizing public health.

In a weekend opinion piece in the New York Times, Sanders wrote:

“Mr. Kennedy and the rest of the Trump administration tell us, over and over, that they want to Make America Healthy Again. That’s a great slogan. I agree with it. The problem is that since coming into office, President Trump and Mr. Kennedy have done exactly the opposite.”

Sanders further criticized Kennedy’s statements, noting that he has “absurdly claimed that ‘there’s no vaccine that is safe and effective.’” Sanders pointed out that one of Kennedy’s cited experts had his medical license revoked and saw a study retracted from a scientific journal.

The controversy has sparked rare bipartisan concern in Congress, with both Republicans and Democrats questioning Kennedy’s leadership of HHS.

The White House, however, defended the decision to fire Monarez. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Thursday that President Trump has the authority to remove officials who are not aligned with his administration’s goals.

Jan 31th 2025 the secend White House Press Briefing By press Secretary Karoline Leavitt . She got asked a lot of questions on the DCA crash and on the FAA and on tariff what are being put in place

“The president and Secretary Kennedy are committed to restoring trust and transparency and credibility to the CDC by ensuring their leadership and their decisions are more public-facing, more accountable, strengthening our public health system and restoring it to its core mission of protecting Americans from communicable diseases, investing in innovation to prevent, detect and respond to future threats,” Leavitt said.

Media Pushes “Active Firefighter” Myth, Democrats Amplify Before DHS Debunks It
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Media Pushes “Active Firefighter” Myth, Democrats Amplify Before DHS Debunks It

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Two individuals working on federal lands in Washington state were arrested last week after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) determined they were in the country illegally, contradicting media claims that frontline firefighters were pulled from active wildfire operations.

The incident took place after the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) requested CBP assistance to verify the identities of work crews operating in a remote location.

According to an official CBP statement, BLM rangers asked Border Patrol agents to confirm that contractors on-site matched the rosters provided by their employer.

“Due to the remote location of the work site, BLM requested USBP assistance verifying the identities of all personnel present.

The work crews, totaling 44 individuals, required identity verification to ensure that the individuals on-site matched the contractor rosters,” CBP said in its release.

During the process, officials identified discrepancies in records.

Two individuals were confirmed to be in the United States illegally, including one with a prior order of removal.

Both were detained and transported to the Bellingham Station on charges of illegal entry and reentry after removal under 8 U.S. Code 1326.

The remaining 42 workers were cleared and released from the scene.

CBP emphasized that “the contract termination and enforcement action did not interfere with firefighting operations or the response to any active fires in the area, nor did it pose any danger to the surrounding community.”

According to investigators, the workers had been hired by an independent contractor based in Oregon.

While they were listed as firefighters on official rosters, neither individual was actively engaged in fire suppression at the time of the arrests.

Officials said they were performing non-firefighting duties such as wood chopping.

Despite the official account, reports circulated widely on social media claiming that Border Patrol had pulled firefighters from the front lines of a wildfire.

The Associated Press and other outlets highlighted the incident with images of active fire scenes, which critics said gave the misleading impression that firefighting efforts had been disrupted.

Attorneys for one of the men said their client had lived in Oregon since childhood and applied for a U visa in 2018 after he and his family were victims of a federal crime.

His lawyer argued that the case had been delayed for more than seven years by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

The attorney declined to confirm whether his client had deferred status.

The other man had previously been ordered removed from the United States.

Both remain in federal custody pending further proceedings.

The case quickly drew attention from lawmakers. U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-Ore.) criticized the arrests in a public statement, saying, “ICE detained two firefighters who were working to stop a wildfire. These people are risking their lives to keep communities safe. How does this make Americans safer? Every day this Administration finds a new way to show how backward and inhumane it is.”

CBP officials, however, disputed the characterization that the arrests interfered with firefighting or endangered communities.

The agency reiterated that the men were not engaged in active fire suppression when they were taken into custody.

The arrests highlight continuing debate over federal immigration enforcement and contractor hiring practices.

Officials said the case originated with contractor record discrepancies and was not part of a targeted immigration operation against firefighting personnel.

Liberals Mock Prayer, Echo Shooter’s Words Years After Booing God at Their Own Convention
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Liberals Mock Prayer, Echo Shooter’s Words Years After Booing God at Their Own Convention

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Robert “Robin” Westman, a man who identified as a woman, carried out a deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, killing two children and wounding 17 others.

The incident occurred during a mass commemorating the start of the new school year.

Westman later committed suicide at the scene.

The attack left the community reeling, with 14 children and three adults among the wounded.

All survivors are expected to recover, though some injuries were reported as critical.

Authorities confirmed that Westman posted a manifesto and a disturbing video on the day of the assault.

The video showed Westman’s arsenal of weapons and magazines, which were inscribed with anti-Trump and antisemitic scribblings.

The shooting has sparked widespread grief in Minneapolis, where Annunciation Catholic School serves as a cornerstone for local families.

Parents and community members gathered outside the school in the hours following the event, offering prayers and support for the victims.

The tragedy has highlighted the vulnerabilities of religious institutions and raised questions about security measures at such gatherings.

In the wake of the incident, liberal media and local Democrats have responded by dismissing the value of prayers.

They have told parents of the religious school that their prayers are worthless.

This stance recalls the 2012 Democratic National Convention, where the party booed God.

Mayor Jacob Frey has been involved in the response, lecturing people on how they should feel in the aftermath.

The behavior has been linked to a broader pattern where those who have criticized thoughts and prayers in past incidents now point to the shooting as evidence that praying does nothing.

This approach has been described as occurring when there are no real people within their ranks.

It explains why Democrats and their liberal media allies face hatred from some quarters.

Westman’s identity as a man who identified as a woman has added another layer to the investigation.

Authorities are examining the manifesto for motives, which appears to include political and ideological elements based on the inscriptions on the weapons.

The video, posted online, has been removed by platforms but circulated widely before deletion, prompting discussions about social media’s role in such events.

Annunciation Catholic School, located in the heart of Minneapolis, has a long history of serving the community.

The mass was intended as a celebratory event to mark the beginning of the academic year, attended by students, staff, and parents.

The sudden violence has left lasting scars, with counselors and support services mobilized for those affected.

Law enforcement responded quickly to the scene, securing the area and providing medical aid.

The wounded were transported to nearby hospitals, where medical teams worked to stabilize them.

Updates from officials indicate that while some victims required surgery, all are on the path to recovery.

The community’s response has included vigils and calls for unity. Religious leaders from various faiths have offered support, emphasizing the importance of faith in times of crisis.

The incident has also reignited debates about gun control and mental health resources, though specifics on Westman’s background remain under investigation.

Mayor Frey’s involvement has drawn attention, as his comments on public sentiment have been part of the broader discourse.

As Minneapolis grapples with this unimaginable tragedy, investigations continue into Westman’s actions and preparations.

The manifesto is being analyzed for any connections to larger networks or influences.

Families of the victims have requested privacy as they mourn the loss of the two children.

The attack at Annunciation Catholic School serves as a reminder of the fragility of everyday life and the need for vigilance in public spaces.

Support funds have been established for the victims, with donations pouring in from across the country.

The school has announced it will remain closed until further notice to allow for healing and security reviews.

In total, the event has wounded 17 individuals, all expected to survive.

The two children killed were not named publicly out of respect for their families.

Westman’s suicide concluded the immediate threat, but the long-term impact on the community will linger.

This incident joins a list of school shootings that have prompted national reflection.

The anti-Trump and antisemitic elements in the manifesto and video have added a political dimension, though authorities have cautioned against premature conclusions.

Local Democrats’ response, including the dismissal of prayers, has been framed as part of their antipathy towards religion.

It is about power and control, according to observations.

The 2012 convention booing of God is cited as an example of this attitude.


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