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Tulsi Gabbard Recovers Stashed ‘Corrupt’ 2020 Election Files: ‘Burn Bags’ Not Burned
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Tulsi Gabbard Recovers Stashed ‘Corrupt’ 2020 Election Files: ‘Burn Bags’ Not Burned

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has located bags of documents connected to alleged corruption in the 2020 election and that the materials will be made public.

The announcement came as Trump addressed his administration during events in Washington, D.C., highlighting a federal crime crackdown and ongoing efforts to encourage negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

Trump described the discovery as significant and asked for a timeline on disclosure.

“And you’ve also found many bags of information. I think they call them burn bags. They’re supposed to be burned, and they didn’t get burned, having to do with how corrupt the 2020 election was. And when will that all come out?” he said.

Gabbard, who is serving as Director of National Intelligence, confirmed that teams working under her office had recovered the materials and are cataloging them.

“Mr. President, I will be the first to brief you once we have that information collected. But you’re right, we are finding documents literally tucked away in the back of safes in random offices in these bags and in other areas, which again speaks to the intent of those who are trying to hide the truth from the American people and trying to cover up the politicization that was led by people like John Brennan and James Clapper and others that have caused really immeasurable harm to the American people and to our country,” Gabbard said.

Neither Trump nor Gabbard provided a release date for the records or described specific agencies in possession of the materials.

Trump said the files contain “massive” evidence and indicated that public disclosure is expected once the review is complete.

Gabbard has previously outlined a broad set of inquiries into intelligence-community conduct and election-related issues.

In April, she said her office had opened multiple lines of investigation with a focus on voting systems and election integrity.

“I’ve got a long list of things that we’re investigating. We have the best going after this, election integrity being one of them,” Gabbard said.

She also described concerns about electronic systems used to record and count votes.

“We have evidence of how these electronic voting systems have been vulnerable to hackers for a very long time and vulnerable to exploitation to manipulate the results of the votes being cast, which further drives forward your mandate to bring about paper ballots across the country so that voters can have faith in the integrity of our elections,” Gabbard said.

In June, Trump used his Truth Social account to urge the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate fraud in the 2020 presidential election.

“Zero Border crossings for the month for TRUMP, verses 60,000 for Sleepy, Crooked Joe Biden, a man who lost the 2020 Presidential Election by a “LANDSLIDE!,” Trump wrote.

“Biden was grossly incompetent, and the 2020 election was a total FRAUD! The evidence is MASSIVE and OVERWHELMING.”

“A Special Prosecutor must be appointed,” he added. “This cannot be allowed to happen again in the United States of America! Let the work begin! What this Crooked man, and his CORRUPT CRONIES, have done to our Country in 4 years, is grossly indescribable!”

The White House and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence did not announce additional details Tuesday about the review process for the newly found materials.

Trump said the records would be released after government procedures are completed. Gabbard said she would brief the President first and emphasized that her teams are continuing to collect and secure documents “tucked away in the back of safes in random offices.”

Tuesday’s remarks add to a series of steps the administration has outlined on election-related matters.

Gabbard has said her office is prioritizing investigations involving alleged politicization within the intelligence community and the resilience of voting systems, while the President has called for national reforms aimed at increasing public confidence in election results, including paper-ballot initiatives.

No timeline for public release of the newly located documents has been set.

Gabbard said she would deliver an initial briefing to the President when the collection phase is complete and additional analysis has been conducted.

After Being Released, Syrian Migrant Re-Arrested For Slashing American Student In Face
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After Being Released, Syrian Migrant Re-Arrested For Slashing American Student In Face

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Police in Dresden, Germany have re-arrested a 21-year-old Syrian migrant accused of participating in the violent attack on American model John Rudat, who was slashed across the face after trying to protect two women on a tram, as reported by The New York Post.

The suspect, identified as Majid A., was taken into custody early Tuesday following new evidence uncovered by investigators. He appeared before a judge at the Dresden District Court later that day and was ordered into pretrial detention, according to German outlet Bild.

Authorities said Majid had already been detained on Sunday after the attack but was released less than 12 hours later due to what prosecutors described as insufficient evidence.

Police now allege Majid was directly involved in the assault, wielding a “dangerous object” during the beating of Rudat before an accomplice slashed the model across the face with a knife. The accomplice remains at large.

“Now that further investigation results are available, the 21-year-old Syrian, who was briefly in police custody on August 24, 2025, is also under strong suspicion of having been involved in the knife attack on the American and of having injured the victim with a dangerous object,” police said in a statement.

Prosecutors ordered his provisional arrest in the early hours of August 26, and the investigating judge approved the warrant. The prosecutor’s office warned that the investigation could take considerable time.

Images from the court appearance showed Majid wearing a grey Adidas hoodie and black sweatpants with “Hoodrich” printed on them, smirking as he was escorted by armed police.

Video footage reportedly shows Majid attacking Rudat before his accomplice inflicted the knife wound. Rudat, 21, of Colonie, New York, was rushed to Dresden University Hospital, where doctors stitched the gaping cut across his face.

After the incident, Rudat posted on Instagram with his face heavily bandaged, condemning Germany’s “immigration problem.”

The attack has fueled calls for tougher immigration enforcement from Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), the right-wing party currently the second-largest in Saxony’s state parliament.

“Ten years after Merkel’s ‘We can do it!’ slogan, Germany is considered a no-go zone abroad. Because the CDU didn’t want to achieve anything—it left its citizens to deal with the problems it caused. Really close the borders, launch a deportation offensive now!” the AfD said in a statement.

The accomplice in the attack has not been located, and police continue to search for additional evidence.

New Rule: Told Ya So | Bill Maher Admits Trump Outsmarted Democrats
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New Rule: Told Ya So | Bill Maher Admits Trump Outsmarted Democrats

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Comedian Bill Maher told his audience Friday that Democrats need to acknowledge how effectively President Donald Trump has been drawing support by appealing to voters on specific, everyday issues.

Speaking on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, the host said Trump’s ability to win over small but passionate groups of voters by focusing on particular concerns has been a key factor in his political success.

“He is the master at winning votes from small groups who are passionate about one issue, picking up a couple percent here, a couple there until on election night it’s ‘YMCA,’” Maher said.

Maher pointed to Trump’s campaign promise to eliminate taxes on tips as one example.

“While Democrats offer up high-minded intangibles like equity and saving the soul of America, Trump says, ‘Hey, waitress, how would you like to pay no tax on those tips?’ Remember that? And everybody was like, ‘Why didn’t we think of that?’” Maher said.

Maher credited the proposal as a major reason Trump became the first Republican candidate in two decades to carry Nevada, a state with a large hospitality and service industry workforce.

He went on to list other groups Trump was able to reach by speaking directly to their priorities.

“He did it with the tips. He got the TikTok vote. He got the people for whom toilets are very important vote. He got the ‘enough of taking our shoes off at the airport’ vote, the crypto bro vote, the tech bro vote, the bro bro vote,” Maher said. “He got rappers and kale eaters.”

Maher also cited Trump’s success in gaining the backing of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and his supporters.

“Oh yeah, Bobby Kennedy will never be president, but his ‘Make America Healthy Again’ people… oh, that’s another I don’t know four percent he picked off, and they’re ride or die,” Maher said.

Maher noted that Silicon Valley was once considered solidly Democratic but shifted toward Trump during the 2024 election cycle.

“Democrats used to own Silicon Valley, those California do-gooder Liberals who wanted to save the planet,” he said.

“Trump came along and said, ‘Regulations, we don’t need no stinking regulations.’ Not only did he win them over, in his second inauguration, they were all sitting up on the stage with him.”

Maher added a lighthearted comparison to illustrate Trump’s campaign approach.

“Trump runs for office like that kid in eighth grade who ran for school president on a pledge of more snow days,” Maher said.

He emphasized that Trump’s strategy reflects an understanding of how elections are often decided by narrow margins and personal issues.

“Elections are won on the margins, by a coalition of little things that hit people personally. Trump gets this, he feels your pain in the ass. Kamala ran on democracy, which is the most important issue, but without the political skill to sell it, it added up to nothing,” Maher said.

Maher concluded by pointing out how Trump’s focus on specific quality-of-life issues resonated with certain voters.

“He never shut up about bad shower pressure, shitty light bulbs, and low-flow toilets. Not exactly ‘ask not what your country can do for you,’ but for some little niche group, it was all that mattered,” Maher said.

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Supreme Court Warns Defiant Rogue Judges: You’re Not Above the Law
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Supreme Court Warns Defiant Rogue Judges: You’re Not Above the Law

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Justice Neil Gorsuch issued a pointed warning criticizing lower courts for repeatedly defying Supreme Court decisions in cases involving the Trump administration.

Gorsuch, writing in an opinion joined by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, said the Court’s decision allowing the administration to move forward with cutting millions in National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants was the “third time in a matter of weeks” that the justices had to overturn a lower court on an issue it had already addressed.

“Lower court judges may sometimes disagree with this Court’s decisions, but they are never free to defy them,” Gorsuch wrote.

The case before the Court involved the Trump administration’s decision to terminate NIH grants tied to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and gender ideology-related programs.

Earlier in April, the Supreme Court had already upheld the administration’s move to end similar DEI-related teacher training grants.

Despite that ruling, a district court in June allowed a lawsuit over NIH grants to proceed.

That court relied on the opinions of dissenting justices and a previously rejected appellate ruling to justify blocking the administration’s termination of the grants.

Gorsuch said that approach violated one of the core promises of the legal system.

“If nothing else, the promise of our legal system that like cases are treated alike means that a lower court ought not invoke the ‘persuasive authority’ of a dissent or a repudiated court of appeals decision to reach a different conclusion on an equivalent record,” he wrote.

The justice stressed that the NIH case was not an isolated example.

He pointed to two other recent disputes where lower courts attempted to sidestep prior Supreme Court rulings on Trump administration policies.

In July, the Court issued a 7-2 ruling blocking a district court judge who tried to prevent the administration from resuming third-country deportations.

Even Justice Elena Kagan, who had dissented in the original case, sided with the conservative majority to enforce the Court’s earlier decision.

“I do not see how a district court can compel compliance with an order that this Court has stayed,” Kagan wrote at the time.

The same month, the justices struck down another lower court ruling that had blocked President Donald Trump’s removal of three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The Supreme Court had already upheld the president’s authority to remove agency officials in a similar case decided in May.

In its order regarding the CPSC case, the Court reiterated that emergency docket decisions are “not conclusive as to the merits” but must guide how lower courts handle similar disputes.

Gorsuch wrote that the repeated need for the justices to intervene underscored a fundamental rule of the judiciary.

“All these interventions should have been unnecessary, but together they underscore a basic tenet of our judicial system: Whatever their own views, judges are duty-bound to respect ‘the hierarchy of the federal court system created by the Constitution and Congress,’” he said.

The string of cases highlights ongoing friction between the Trump administration’s efforts to advance its policies and the willingness of some lower courts to block those moves, even after the Supreme Court has ruled.

Gorsuch’s opinion served as a warning that the justices will continue to enforce their authority if lower courts attempt to disregard binding precedent.

Trump’s Crypto Agenda Gets Million Boost From Winklevoss Brothers
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Trump’s Crypto Agenda Gets $21 Million Boost From Winklevoss Brothers

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Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, co-founders of the Gemini cryptocurrency exchange, announced Wednesday that they donated more than 188 bitcoin — valued at approximately $21 million — to the Digital Freedom Fund PAC.

The political action committee is aligned with President Donald Trump’s efforts to expand America’s role as a global leader in cryptocurrency.

“Today, @cameron and I donated $21 million in bitcoin (188.4547 BTC) to the Digital Freedom Fund PAC. The mission of the @FreedomFundPAC is to help realize President Trump’s vision of making America the crypto capital of the world,” Tyler Winklevoss wrote on X.

According to the announcement, the Digital Freedom Fund PAC will focus on supporting Trump’s crypto policies and ensuring Republicans maintain control of Congress during the 2026 midterm elections.

“We will identify and support champions of President Trump’s crypto agenda in primary races and the midterm elections,” Winklevoss added.

In his post, Winklevoss cautioned that if Republicans lose the majority in either chamber, Democrats could work to obstruct the administration’s agenda.

“Democrats will have power to slow down and interfere with President Trump’s agenda. We know from their past behavior that they will resort to whatever bad faith tactics and tricks they can think of (e.g., bogus impeachments, lawfare, etc.) to try to derail the President. We don’t want that. We want the American Golden Age and we are ready to fight for it,” he wrote.

The twins outlined several policy priorities the PAC will advocate for, including reforms to support the growth of the cryptocurrency industry.

Winklevoss said they will push for “thoughtful Market Structure legislation that enshrines the freedoms that will allow the crypto industry to thrive and avoids the pitfalls of overregulation, bloated licensing regimes, and increased red tape that only serves to choke off innovation, grow the Regulatory Industrial Complex, and empower the swamp.”

Another stated priority is advancing legislation that would establish a “Bitcoin & Crypto Bill of Rights.”

Such measures would aim to protect individuals’ ability to own digital assets, hold them in self-custody, and use them for peer-to-peer transactions without interference.

Winklevoss also emphasized opposition to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), arguing they represent a threat to personal freedoms.

“We will fight for legislation that bans Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and other totalitarian technologies that tread on your freedoms and can be easily wielded by power hungry politicians and unelected bureaucrats to encroach upon and take away your liberty,” he wrote.

The announcement reflects the twins’ ongoing public support for Trump. Both Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss endorsed Trump ahead of the 2024 presidential election and have continued backing his administration’s approach to cryptocurrency policy.

The donation marks one of the largest single contributions in bitcoin to a political committee and underscores growing efforts among cryptocurrency entrepreneurs to shape legislation favorable to the industry.

The Digital Freedom Fund PAC is expected to play a significant role in upcoming campaigns as Republicans seek to maintain congressional majorities in 2026 while advancing Trump’s economic and regulatory policies.

Stephen Miller Goes Scorched Earth on Sanctuary City ‘Leaders’
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Stephen Miller Goes Scorched Earth on Sanctuary City ‘Leaders’

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White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller delivered sharp criticism of sanctuary city and state officials this week, accusing them of violating federal law by releasing illegal aliens back into communities despite Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests.

Speaking with Fox News host Sean Hannity on Tuesday, Miller said Democratic leaders who refuse to comply with ICE orders could face criminal charges under federal law.

“They had a deadline to comply with federal law and hand over the criminal illegal aliens in their custody, the child rapist, the child predators, the drug traffickers, the human traffickers,” Miller said.

“The sanctuary cities like Boston refused to turn over these menacing threats to public safety, and so now they face not only revocation of funds, not only the loss of taxpayer support, but also potential criminal charges for harboring and smuggling. This is as real as it gets, Sean.”

The comments came after Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said she would continue to defy federal authorities and allow illegal aliens in custody to be released back into the city despite ICE requests.

Miller has previously argued that sanctuary policies violate 8 U.S. Code § 1324, which criminalizes bringing, transporting, harboring, or concealing illegal aliens.

The statute carries potential prison sentences for violators. In April, Miller told The Gateway Pundit that sanctuary leaders were engaged in “systemic criminal violations” and obstructing federal law.

On Fox News, Miller said Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice have made clear that cities and states were required to comply with federal law.

He said their failure to do so will have consequences.

“The Department of Justice laid out to these mayors how they were breaking our laws, and they refused to change their policy, and Attorney General Bondi is going to see this thing through to the end,” Miller stated.

Miller also directed criticism at California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, saying their refusal to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement was endangering children.

“They are guilty of crimes against humanity for their facilitating child trafficking and sex trafficking,” he said.

“They think this is a game. They think this is a joke. This is life and death.”

During the interview, Hannity compared the actions of sanctuary city leaders to aiding and abetting criminal activity.

“If I went down to the border, and if I were to pick people up that were illegally in the country and transport them around the country and maybe give them a place to stay and protect them and let them know when ICE was going to raid, what would happen to me?” Hannity asked.

“Wouldn’t I be charged with aiding and abetting?”

Miller replied, “You’d be facing felony charges, numerous felony charges, charges for trafficking, charges for smuggling, charges for harboring, charges for concealing, charges for illegal interstate commerce, charge after charge after charge.”

He added that sanctuary policies result in illegal aliens who have committed crimes being released and reoffending in communities while ICE agents are forced to track them down again.

“What they’re doing, Sean, is evil, and President Trump will see that they are held to account for their crimes.”

Miller described the Democratic Party as an “extremist organization,” saying its leaders were prioritizing illegal aliens over American citizens.

“All you see, all day long, are crazy Democrats screeching on TV on behalf of foreign terrorists, hardened criminals, and violent illegal aliens,” he said.

“A political party exclusively dedicated to protecting terrorists, criminals, gang bangers and murderers. That’s what they’ve become.”

Miller’s remarks highlight growing tensions between the Trump administration and sanctuary jurisdictions, with the Department of Justice indicating that enforcement action could include both the loss of federal funds and criminal prosecution of officials who obstruct federal immigration law.

Portland Woman “Lost Her Mind” in Dog Park Showdown Caught on Video
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Portland Woman “Lost Her Mind” in Dog Park Showdown Caught on Video

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A confrontation at Mt. Tabor Park’s dog park has gone viral after video surfaced showing a heated exchange between a woman and another park visitor over his dogs.

The incident, recorded and widely shared on social media, has drawn attention not only for the content of the exchange but also for the woman’s alleged place of employment.

According to the video and accounts from witnesses, the incident began when the woman confronted a man walking what she claimed were purebred dogs.

She accused the man of being a Trump supporter and of backing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) because of his choice of pets. The confrontation escalated when she attempted to involve nearby parkgoers, asking for assistance and alleging that the man was bothering her.

The exchange took place in the park’s designated off-leash dog area, a popular spot for local residents to exercise their pets. Witnesses said the woman made repeated accusations and did not move away from the man during the encounter.

At one point in the recording, she is seen holding up her phone and continuing to speak over the man while calling for bystanders to intervene.

The video quickly gained traction online after being shared by the PDX Real social media account, which frequently posts local news and viral clips.

The individual operating that account later claimed the woman works for Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU).

While her identity has been determined by some online users, her name has not been released publicly by news outlets.

Observers noted that the confrontation included derogatory language and personal attacks based on political affiliation.

In the video, the woman can be heard connecting the man’s alleged political views to his dog ownership, suggesting that purebred dog ownership was tied to certain political beliefs.

The incident follows a broader trend of viral clips capturing politically charged exchanges in public spaces.

In this case, the recording shows the woman standing close to the man she accused, rather than retreating or leaving the area, which drew additional criticism from online commentators.

One commenter, responding to coverage of the incident, compared it to other recent high-profile confrontations, suggesting that such behavior may have previously been celebrated in certain circles but is now viewed differently.

“A year ago, this guy would have gotten a promotion and maybe a presidential medal of freedom for acting like this. Now he’s unemployed and looking for a lawyer,” the commenter wrote.

While the man involved in the exchange has not been publicly identified, the video continues to circulate widely, prompting discussion about conduct in public spaces, political polarization, and the boundaries of acceptable behavior.

Oregon Health Sciences University has not issued a public statement regarding the matter, and it is unclear whether the institution will take any action in connection to the incident.

Mt. Tabor Park remains open to the public, and no law enforcement response was reported at the scene.

The viral nature of the video has ensured that the incident remains a topic of discussion both locally and beyond, particularly among those concerned about political tensions spilling into everyday interactions.

New Swiss Study Links COVID Boosters to Higher Illness Risk
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New Swiss Study Links COVID Boosters to Higher Illness Risk

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earlier this month announced the cancellation of nearly $500 million in federal grants and contracts tied to mRNA vaccine development and launched a new vaccine safety task force.

The initiative, according to Kennedy, is aimed at addressing decades of alleged violations of the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act.

The announcement was met with sharp criticism from many outlets, but new data has since emerged raising further questions about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA boosters.

A recently published study from Switzerland examined the health outcomes of 1,745 healthcare workers across 2023 and 2024. The research, published in Communications Medicine, a peer-reviewed Nature journal, found that employees who received COVID-19 boosters were more likely to report influenza-like symptoms and take sick leave compared to those who had not.

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The study, conducted by the SURPRISE+ Study Group, also found that individuals who received seasonal flu vaccines during the same time frame were less likely to report illness.

COVID-19 testing had largely been phased out by the study period, leaving symptom reporting and leave records as the primary measurements.

The Swiss findings echo research from the Cleveland Clinic in 2022, which tracked more than 51,000 employees and found “association of increased risk of COVID-19 with higher numbers of prior [mRNA] vaccine doses.”

Both studies suggest that, particularly for healthy young and middle-aged individuals, repeated boosters may not deliver the expected benefit and could even increase the short-term risk of illness.

The Swiss team concluded that “COVID-19 boosters may not offer clear short-term benefits in a post-pandemic setting, and may even increase short-term illness risk.”

They cautioned that routine boosting of healthy individuals may not meet the basic risk-benefit threshold, recommending further study.

Former New York Times pharmaceutical industry reporter Alex Berenson, writing about the study, noted its methodological strengths compared to earlier work, including careful matching of participants with comorbidities and detailed vaccination timelines.

He pointed out that while the study found the heightened risk of infection diminished over time, that pattern suggested the shots themselves—not statistical bias—were responsible for the increased illness rates.

The findings arrive as the government and medical community continue to debate the future of mRNA vaccine technology.

Just prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading public health officials openly discussed the challenges of introducing new vaccine platforms.

At a 2019 Milken Institute health summit, Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke about the lengthy trial process required for new vaccines, acknowledging that under normal circumstances, approvals could take a decade.

Rick Bright, then the head of HHS’s Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, suggested that a disruptive outbreak could speed adoption by bypassing regulatory hurdles.

Months later, the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, leading to the rapid development and deployment of mRNA vaccines under emergency authorization.

The standard long-term approval processes were replaced with accelerated timelines in response to the public health emergency.

The debate over the safety and long-term effectiveness of those vaccines has continued.

Supporters have maintained that mRNA technology saved millions of lives during the pandemic, while critics point to growing evidence of unintended risks and insufficient long-term data.

The new Swiss study adds weight to concerns that repeated boosters may not align with the public health benefits initially promised.

Kennedy’s decision to halt nearly half a billion dollars in federal support for mRNA research and to establish a vaccine safety task force comes in the context of this ongoing debate.

The task force is expected to review historical compliance with federal vaccine safety laws and assess future development protocols.

As discussions continue, the data from Switzerland and earlier findings from the Cleveland Clinic are likely to play a role in shaping both scientific and policy debates.

While officials in Washington, including Kennedy, pursue a reassessment of vaccine oversight, the controversy underscores the broader demand for transparency and accountability in public health decision-making.

Cuban-Born Entrepreneur Takes on Socialist Mamdani in NYC Mayoral Race
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Cuban-Born Entrepreneur Takes on Socialist Mamdani in NYC Mayoral Race

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A Cuban-born businessman has entered the New York City mayoral race, challenging Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and adding another independent candidate to an already crowded field.

Joseph Hernandez, 52, a biotech entrepreneur based in Manhattan, formally joined the contest in late June after collecting enough signatures to qualify for the November ballot.

Hernandez immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of seven, fleeing Fidel Castro’s communist regime in Cuba.

Hernandez has made clear that his candidacy is driven in part by opposition to Mamdani, the Democratic Party’s nominee.

“I was raised in a socialist communist society, so I am the antithesis of Zohran Mamdani’s ideology,” Hernandez said.

“In fact, he’s a motivator for me to fight in this race. I despise socialism. I am a believer in the American dream. I’m a believer in capitalism. It’s not perfect, but it’s lifted more people out of poverty than any other ideology.”

Speaking to reporters, Hernandez emphasized that his decision to run was motivated by what he described as a desire to improve conditions in the city. “I’m doing this because I love the city and want to make it better,” he said.

“I don’t have baggage like [many of the other candidates]. I’m a businessman; I’m logical; I know technology; and know how to structure budgets.”

Hernandez, who is registered as a Republican, is the head of Blue Water Venture Partners, a healthcare and technology investment firm headquartered in Manhattan.

His campaign platform has centered on public safety, housing, and modernization initiatives.

He has pledged to add 10,000 police officers to the New York Police Department and to implement measures aimed at improving security across the city.

In addition to policing, Hernandez has called for repurposing unused office space into affordable housing units, arguing that vacant commercial real estate should be transformed into residences to meet demand.

His plan also includes leveraging artificial intelligence to improve municipal services and day-to-day quality of life in New York City.

The race also features two other independent candidates: former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and current New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Cuomo entered the race after losing to Mamdani in the Democratic primary, while Adams announced his candidacy following criticism of his administration’s handling of crime and housing issues.

Hernandez reported raising approximately $300,000 since his campaign launched in late June.

He has secured endorsements from several groups, including the Bodega and Small Business Group, which cited his business background and public safety proposals as reasons for their support.

The entry of Hernandez adds another dimension to the mayoral race, which has already drawn national attention given Mamdani’s nomination and the involvement of high-profile figures such as Cuomo and Adams.

Hernandez’s campaign is expected to focus heavily on contrasting his experiences as an immigrant and businessman with Mamdani’s platform, as well as on pitching himself as an outsider with no political entanglements.

The election is scheduled for November, with candidates now intensifying their campaigns and seeking to draw support from a city electorate facing concerns over crime, housing affordability, and economic recovery.

CNN Admits Trump’s DC Crime Crackdown is Working
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CNN Admits Trump’s DC Crime Crackdown is Working

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President Donald Trump’s recent decision to implement a federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington, D.C., appears to be having an effect on public safety in some high-profile areas, according to on-the-ground observations from a CNN reporter.

Trump announced the move on Monday as part of a broader strategy to address crime in the nation’s capital.

The decision came just days after Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer Edward Coristine — known by the nickname “Big Balls” — was seriously injured while attempting to stop a mob from committing a carjacking.

CNN’s Gabe Cohen, reporting Thursday on “CNN News Central” alongside guest co-host Jessica Dean, said that loitering outside Union Station, a location that has drawn public concern over safety, appears to have decreased.

“This is one of the areas of focus that we have heard a lot of concerns about, crime around Union Station, people who are loitering outside,” Cohen said.

“I will tell you, as somebody who walks this route all the time, it does seem like there are fewer people just sort of hanging around, but we don’t know exactly what that is.”

Democratic officials have claimed that violent crime in Washington, D.C., has dropped by roughly one-third.

However, MPD’s reported crime data does not include incidents of aggravated assault and felony assault, both of which are classified as violent crimes under District law.

Cohen noted that the increased presence of National Guard troops is part of the effort to support MPD, though they are not directly making arrests.

“These National Guard troops, they are not here to make arrests. They do have zip ties on their back, but they are really here just for presence and to assist MPD any way they can,” he said.

He added that, according to sources, MPD leadership and District officials “are still the ones ultimately calling the shots when it comes to safety in the district.”

Cohen said that the city’s law enforcement is working in coordination with federal partners, but that “ultimately they are the ones sort of drawing up the game plan and getting assistance from their federal partners.”

The White House, however, has indicated that Attorney General Pam Bondi and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Terry Cole are the officials ultimately in charge of the federal response.

“We’ll see how that dynamic plays out,” Cohen said, “but again, outside Union Station, this is what folks who live or visit D.C. can expect to see: A lot of federal law enforcement presence.”

The federal intervention follows several high-profile violent incidents in the District this year.

On June 30, Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, an intern for Rep. Ron Estes (R-KS), was fatally shot less than a mile from the White House.

In May, two employees of the Israeli Embassy were killed in a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum, an attack authorities have linked to a pro-Hamas suspect.

Federal officials have said they intend to maintain a visible presence in key areas of the city as coordination continues between local and federal agencies.


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