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Kash Patel’s FBI Takes Down 300 Violent Gang Members in Massive Crackdown

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The FBI, under President Donald Trump’s leadership, has arrested more than 300 violent gang members over the past two weeks, marking a significant push to combat crime and drug trafficking across the country. The operation has led to the seizure of large amounts of narcotics, weapons, currency, and other illicit goods.

Kash Patel, a senior Trump administration official, highlighted the scale of the crackdown and its impact on public safety.

“In just two short weeks, we have arrested over 300 violent felonies gang members, including MS-13 and 18 gangsters,” Patel said.

“We have taken seizure of hundreds of pounds of narcotics and hundreds of weapons and currency and illicit goods. That’s just what you can do when you put the brave men and women of law enforcement in one room and get the hell out of their way. And we are going to do that in every state across this country.”

Patel specifically pointed to law enforcement success in Massachusetts, where authorities federally indicted more than 50 violent gang members and drug traffickers.

Nearly 200 kilograms of fentanyl were seized in recent weeks as part of the operation.

“In Massachusetts alone, in the last couple of weeks, they have indicted federally over 50 violent gang members and narco traffickers, seizing almost 200 kilograms of fentanyl,” Patel stated, as the audience responded with applause.

The initiative comes as the administration intensifies its efforts to combat the nationwide drug overdose crisis, which claims American lives at an alarming rate.

“There is no time for us to waste on this job,” Patel emphasized.

“And that’s why, under President Trump’s leadership and General Bondi’s leadership, we have been instructed to get after it, and that’s exactly what we are doing.”

The crisis extends beyond drug-related deaths, as violent crime continues to surge. Patel underscored the grim statistics, linking the crime wave to border security failures.

“We have to especially get after it when we lose an American citizen every seven minutes to a drug overdose,” Patel said.

“We have to especially get after it when a woman or child is raped in this country nearly every six minutes, and we have to especially get after it when there are two homicides nearly every hour in this country. Violent crime is exploding, and it is a direct result of the border invasion that occurred.”

Despite these challenges, Patel praised the administration’s efforts in reversing the crime trend and securing communities.

“Thanks to this administration, and thanks to your relentless work on the field of battle to protect our citizenry, we are finally curbing those astronomical numbers,” he said.

“And what that means is we are saving American lives. We are providing our children with safe schools and playgrounds so that they can be educated and grow up in a fun neighborhood, like we all have the privilege of doing in this great community.”

With a renewed focus on tackling gang violence, drug trafficking, and border security issues, the administration has signaled its intent to continue nationwide operations aimed at restoring law and order.

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Big Government

CNN Panel Implodes as Kevin O’Leary Calls for Bigger Cuts to Bloated Government

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A heated exchange erupted on CNN’s NewsNight when former South Carolina Democrat lawmaker Bakari Sellers clashed with Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary over federal spending cuts and education policy. The debate, which took place during Abby Phillip’s late-night panel, quickly escalated into a full-blown argument, with Sellers attempting to lecture O’Leary on economic policy—only to be met with immediate pushback. Sellers, now a political commentator, criticized recent budget cuts, particularly targeting reductions in the Departments of Education and Agriculture under President Donald Trump.

O’Leary, a longtime advocate for shrinking the federal government, argued that the cuts should go even further. As Sellers attempted to explain his perspective, he addressed O’Leary directly: “Let me just say, can I explain to you—” O’Leary, worth an estimated $400 million, immediately interrupted. “You need to explain it to me? I know how it works,” he shot back.

Sellers doubled down. “But no, you don’t.”

As Sellers seemed prepared to launch into a lengthy explanation, O’Leary cut him off again. “I do, I’ve done it multiple times,” he countered, referencing his extensive business experience. The argument intensified, with Sellers and other panelists expressing outrage at O’Leary’s stance on government spending.

“You cannot run everyday government the same way you run [the private sector]!” Sellers exclaimed.

O’Leary responded without hesitation. “This is worse than the private sector. [This is] fat dripping-with-waste government.” The cuts discussed align with President Trump’s ongoing effort to reduce federal spending, including a planned executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. The USDA cuts announced earlier in the week also fit within the administration’s broader strategy of reducing bureaucratic waste.

During the segment, O’Leary pointed to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s aggressive approach to cost-cutting, including his handling of layoffs at his companies. He argued that deeper cuts were necessary across government agencies.

“This issue is not going to go away because it’s very contentious, but when you cut in any organization, government or private, it’s very demoralizing,” O’Leary said.

“It’s traumatic, and it gets lots of bad press as we’re doing right now.”

The businessman then outlined his philosophy on budget reductions.

“But that’s why you cut 20 percent more. I think Elon is not cutting enough. Cut 20 percent more. Now get your spreadsheet out. These are the names. Whack everybody and then 20 percent more—as we do in the private sector every day and have done for 100 years. Demoralization only happens once.”

O’Leary’s comments drew backlash from the liberal panelists, particularly over his stance on education reform. When he suggested that ineffective educators are contributing to failing schools, Sellers and others pushed back, arguing that poverty and hunger were larger issues.

“My whole career was in education,” O’Leary said, attempting to clarify his point while being interrupted by other panelists.

Sellers, speaking over O’Leary, insisted on making his case but struggled to maintain control of the conversation.

“So, like… no, no, no… let me finish,” he stammered.

O’Leary, often compared to President Trump for his blunt business-minded approach, has built a career in finance and entrepreneurship. He co-founded O’Leary Funds and Softkey, the latter of which was sold to Mattel in 1999 for $3.5 billion, securing his status as a multimillionaire. In 2017, he briefly entered politics, running for leadership of Canada’s Conservative Party before dropping out due to lack of support.

He has been an outspoken critic of liberal economic policies, particularly those proposed by Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 election cycle. Following Trump’s victory, O’Leary expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating that he was “very proud of the work I did” throughout the campaign.

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Big Government

Swamp Draining at the VA? Collins Slashes $900 Million in Wasteful Spending

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has identified nearly $900 million in savings after reviewing just two percent of its contracts, according to VA Secretary Doug Collins.

The findings come as part of a broader effort to eliminate wasteful spending while maintaining healthcare and benefits for American veterans.

Collins made the announcement in a video posted to his official X account, where he addressed concerns regarding potential changes at the VA.

He emphasized that the department’s ongoing reviews would not impact the quality of healthcare or benefits for veterans and their families.

“VA will always fulfill its duty to provide veterans, families, caregivers, and survivors the healthcare and benefits they have earned,” Collins stated.

“That’s a promise, and while we conduct our review, VA will continue to hire for more than 300,000 mission-critical positions to ensure healthcare and benefits for VA beneficiaries are not impacted.”

The VA, under Collins’ leadership, has launched a comprehensive review of its contracts to identify areas where spending can be reduced without affecting services for veterans.

Collins revealed that the department currently manages approximately 90,000 contracts, valued at over $67 billion.

In its initial review of just two percent of those contracts, the department identified nearly 600 non-mission critical or duplicative agreements that could be canceled.

These cancellations have resulted in nearly $900 million in savings.

The review process is part of a larger initiative aimed at ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent efficiently while improving the overall effectiveness of the VA.

Despite these cost-cutting measures, Collins assured veterans and their families that healthcare and benefit services would not be compromised. Instead, the department is working to streamline operations while continuing to expand hiring efforts.

“While we work to eliminate waste, we are also ensuring that the VA remains fully staffed in areas that directly serve our veterans,” Collins said.

The VA currently employs more than 300,000 workers across the country and is looking to fill additional positions to meet the needs of veterans.

The review of VA contracts is part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to increase efficiency across federal agencies.

President Donald Trump has made veteran care a key priority of his administration, with a focus on reducing bureaucracy, cutting waste, and improving services.

The administration’s efforts have included initiatives such as expanding veteran healthcare access, streamlining the VA’s internal processes, and increasing funding for programs that directly benefit veterans and their families.

Collins’ announcement signals a continued push to ensure that resources are being allocated effectively while maintaining the highest level of care for those who have served in the U.S. military.

As the VA continues its contract review, further savings may be identified, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and improving services for veterans.

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Election, Main Story

Tim Walz Throws Kamala Harris Under the Bus Over Election Loss

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    Months after a disastrous election cycle for Democrats, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) is acknowledging the failures of the Harris-Walz campaign, particularly in its media strategy and voter outreach.

    In an interview with Politico, Walz admitted that the campaign took a cautious approach, avoiding media engagements and missing opportunities to connect with voters.

    Walz pointed to the limited time the campaign had following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the race four months before the election, but suggested that they should have taken a more aggressive approach rather than limiting media appearances.

    President Joe Biden during the debate at CNN’s studios in Atlanta. CNN Anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash are moderators of the debate.

    “We shouldn’t have been playing this thing so safe,” Walz told Politico.

    “I think we probably should have just rolled the dice and done the town halls, where [voters] may say, ‘You’re full of sh*t, I don’t believe in you.’ I think there could have been more of that.”

    The Harris campaign’s media strategy, Walz suggested, reflected a broader pattern among Democrats, who have been reluctant to engage with the press.

    He said that instead of playing it safe, the campaign should have recognized that they were never truly ahead in the race.

    “In football parlance, we were in a prevent defense to not lose when we never had anything to lose because I don’t think we were ever ahead,” Walz said.

    While some former Harris aides agreed with Walz’s assessment, arguing that the campaign “put him in a box” and did not effectively use him as a candidate, others disagreed.

    Some staffers pointed to his struggles during media appearances, particularly in the vice presidential debate against now-Vice President JD Vance.

    One former Harris staffer described Walz’s debate performance as a major liability, citing his difficulty answering questions, particularly on his past travel to China.

    “This was a guy who definitely was embarrassed by his flubs, didn’t handle them well, and seemed like there was a never-ending supply of them, so that was part of the issue of getting him out there everywhere,” the former staffer said.

    “I don’t look back on that campaign and think that the way we used Walz was a critical error.”

    Leading up to the vice presidential debate, Walz reportedly struggled with confidence, with campaign insiders describing him as “in his own head,” “super nervous,” and concerned about letting down the ticket.

    His uneven debate performance was widely criticized and raised questions about his ability to handle high-pressure moments on the national stage.

    Despite the 2024 defeat, Walz is now considering a presidential run in 2028. When asked about the possibility, he told Politico that he is “not saying no” and remains open to future opportunities.

    “I’m staying on the playing field to try and help because we have to win. And I will always say this, I will do everything in my power, and as I said, with the vice presidency, if that was me, then I’ll do the job,” Walz said.

    With Democrats struggling to rebuild after their 2024 election losses, Walz’s reflections signal a broader conversation within the party about what went wrong and how to restructure future campaigns.

    Whether Walz emerges as a serious contender in 2028 remains to be seen, but his recent remarks suggest he is positioning himself for a role in the party’s future.

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    Economics

    Scott Jennings Wrecks Democrat Rep with One Simple Question About Inflation

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    Republican strategist Scott Jennings pressed Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) on Thursday, challenging her on why Americans should trust Democrats to address inflation after prices surged under the Biden-Harris administration. The exchange took place during a segment on CNN NewsNight, where Strickland attempted to defend her party’s economic record while Jennings pushed back on claims that Democrats could bring down the cost of living. During the discussion, Strickland faced criticism over rising consumer costs, particularly the cost of eggs, which has doubled since November 2023, according to the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank.

    The price surge was fueled by a bird flu outbreak that led to the culling of tens of millions of chickens.

    Jennings dismissed Strickland’s claims that Democrats had a plan to reduce costs, challenging her on why voters should trust the party after four years of economic strain.

    “Why would or should the American people trust Democrats to lower the cost of living after the last four years?” Jennings asked.

    Strickland began to respond by touting job creation under the Biden administration, saying, “We have created more jobs—” before being cut off.

    Jennings pushed back, redirecting the conversation to inflation: “No, no, cost of living. You brought it up. You said Trump‘s not delivering. I just want to know why we should trust Democrats who skyrocketed inflation for the last—what—why would I trust you? Why would I trust you?”

    The Consumer Price Index (CPI) reached a four-decade high of 9% in June 2022, after then-President Joe Biden signed several massive spending bills into law, including the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, despite warnings that it could fuel inflation. Under Biden, overall prices rose by more than 20%.

    Strickland and former Biden campaign staffer Ashley Allison attempted to shift the discussion to the Trump administration’s policies. Strickland criticized the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which was established by President Trump in a January 20 executive order to reduce government waste and streamline federal agencies.

    The department, a rebranding of the United States Digital Service, has been working to cut bureaucratic inefficiencies.

    “Donald Trump is the president. He promised to lower cost of living. He is cutting jobs across the board from civil servants who have to support their families—” Strickland argued.

    Jennings countered, questioning Strickland’s stance on expanding government employment. “So you believe in government jobs? You want more government jobs?” he asked.

    Strickland responded, “No, actually, I want jobs that actually help people. Do you know what civil servants do? They keep our air clean. They keep our water clean. They keep our food safe—don’t interrupt me.”

    Jennings quickly replied, “They take taxpayer money to fund the whole thing.”

    As the discussion became more heated, CNN NewsNight host Abby Phillip and Allison joined Strickland in defending government employees. While the three spoke over him, Jennings managed to land his final critique of the Democratic platform.

    “This is the Democratic plan: More government jobs,” he concluded.

    The exchange highlighted the ongoing battle between Republicans and Democrats over economic policy, government spending, and inflation, with Democrats defending a larger federal workforce while Republicans push for reducing bureaucracy and cutting costs.

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    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addresses U.S. Africa Command personnel during a town hall meeting Feb. 11, 2025, at Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany. Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, U.S. Africa Command is one of seven U.S. geographic combatant commands, responsible for military engagement across 53 African nations. Working with partners and allies, the command counters malign actors and transnational threats, responds to crises, strengthens African security forces, and supports U.S. government efforts in Africa to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity.
    National Affairs

    Hegseth Puts DOD Employees on Notice, Show Your Work Or Face Further Review

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    Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has instructed the Department of Defense’s (DOD) civilian workforce to comply with the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) request for productivity reports, reversing an earlier directive that told employees to ignore the email.

    The directive, initiated under Elon Musk’s leadership at DOGE, requires civilian employees to list five accomplishments from the previous week.

    On Sunday, Hegseth released a video explaining the change in policy.

    “Our civilian patriots who dedicate themselves to defending this nation working for the Department of Defense are critical to our national security,” Hegseth stated.

    “As we work to restore focus on DOD’s core warfighting mission under President Trump’s leadership, we recognize that we cannot accomplish that mission without the strong and important contributions of our civilian workforce.”

    Elon Musk, who was appointed to oversee DOGE’s efficiency initiatives, acknowledged Hegseth’s video by sharing it on X.

    He responded with “Much appreciated @SecDef Hegseth!” followed by a saluting emoji and an American flag emoji.

    Hegseth formalized the directive in a memorandum issued on Friday, instructing all DOD civilian employees to respond to an upcoming email expected on Monday.

    The email, sent from the DOD, will request employees to submit five bullet points detailing their achievements.

    Employees have been directed to reply within 48 hours, including their supervisors in the response.

    Hegseth clarified that these responses will be collected within the department to meet the requirements issued by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

    This comes after OPM sent a similar request last weekend, which was initially met with resistance. The DOD’s Office of Personnel and Readiness had previously advised civilian employees to disregard the email.

    However, after further coordination with OPM, the DOD is now requiring compliance with the directive.

    “The Department of Defense initially paused this directive … but now requires all DOD civilian employees to submit five bullets on their previous week’s achievements,” Hegseth wrote in his memorandum.

    Hegseth assured employees that the directive applies to all civilian personnel but emphasized that responses should not contain any sensitive or classified information.

    He also noted that failure to comply may result in further review.

    Monday’s email will serve as the official notification for employees to submit their reports, marking a shift in DOD’s approach to the productivity review process under DOGE’s oversight.

    The initiative aligns with broader efforts by the Trump administration to streamline government operations and improve efficiency within federal agencies.

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    Economics

    White House to Host First-Ever Cryptocurrency Summit

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    The White House is set to hold its first cryptocurrency summit on Friday, with key figures in the digital asset space gathering to discuss the future of the industry under President Donald Trump’s administration.

    The event comes as recent tariff threats from the president have contributed to a $400 billion loss in the crypto market over the past week.

    The summit will be chaired by White House A.I. and Crypto Czar David Sacks and hosted by Bo Hines, executive director of the President’s Working Group on Digital Assets.

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    Democrats

    Trump Drops a Bombshell: Hints at New Investigation into Joe and Hunter Biden

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    President Donald Trump has reignited scrutiny over a nearly two-year-old cocaine discovery in the White House, suggesting that either Joe Biden or his son, Hunter Biden, may have been responsible.

    Trump recently vowed to reopen the investigation into the matter, which federal authorities previously closed due to inconclusive findings.

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    The incident dates back to July 2023, when a small plastic bag containing cocaine was found inside a storage cubby near a public entrance to the West Wing. The discovery prompted an immediate evacuation and a full investigation by the U.S. Secret Service. The area where the bag was found is frequently accessed by visitors and White House staff.

    At the time, President Biden and his family were at Camp David.

    The Secret Service conducted fingerprint and DNA testing on the evidence, but no conclusive results were found. After 11 days, the investigation was closed without any suspects identified.

    Earlier this month, Trump made it clear that he intends to revisit the case.

    In an interview published Friday by The Spectator, journalist Ben Domenech asked him directly, “So… who actually left the cocaine in the White House?”

    “Well, either Joe or Hunter,” Trump responded. “Could be Joe, too.”

    Trump then criticized the handling of the case, questioning why the evidence appeared to have been wiped clean.

    “OK, so that was such a terrible thing because, you know, those bins are very loaded up with… they’re not clean, and they have hundreds and even thousands of fingerprints. And when they went to look at it, it was absolutely stone cold, wiped dry. You know that, right?”

    Domenech acknowledged Trump’s point, recalling his experience as a Bush administration speechwriter.

    “Well, because, I mean, I was briefly a Bush speechwriter. And so I knew exactly what they were talking about. And I was like, ‘Those things are filthy.’ They’re filthy.”

    Trump continued pressing the issue, questioning the lack of fingerprint evidence.

    “And there were fingerprints. I mean, if you went to one, maybe we’re cleaner, but if you went to one at any time, you would see hundreds. Everybody in there would leave a fingerprint when they went in, and that thing was wiped out with, with the strongest form of alcohol.”

    “By the way, and I have to tell you, I think I’m going to look into that because it was… bad stuff happened there,” Trump concluded.

    The handling of the case has previously faced criticism, particularly regarding the Secret Service’s decision to dispose of the cocaine evidence.

    Reports from RealClearPolitics indicated that former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who was appointed by Biden, sought to keep the incident from becoming a major media issue, leading to internal conflicts within the agency.

    According to the report, Cheatle and other high-ranking officials allegedly attempted to have the cocaine evidence destroyed.

    However, the Secret Service Forensics Services Division and the Uniformed Division reportedly refused, resulting in internal disagreements over how to proceed.

    Initially, conflicting reports emerged about the exact location of the discovery before officials confirmed it was in a vestibule near a White House entrance. The Secret Service sent the cocaine for testing, where analysts found a “partial DNA hit,” though no suspects were identified. The investigation was ultimately closed due to the lack of conclusive physical evidence.

    The issue remains a point of political contention, with critics using it to highlight concerns about the Biden administration. While no definitive evidence has linked any individual to the cocaine, Trump’s promise to revisit the investigation has once again put the incident in the spotlight.

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    Democrats, Election

    Bill Maher: Democrats Will “Lose Every Election” if They Keep Doing This

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    Bill Maher is cautioning Democrats that forcing government control over parental rights in transgender matters will result in electoral disaster for the party.

    Speaking on the Pod Save America podcast, Maher told former Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett that Democrats risk losing every election if they continue pushing policies that undermine parental authority.

    “You want to lose every election? Just keep coming down on the side of parents coming in second in a ‘Who gets to decide what goes on with my kid’ contest,” Maher said.

    Maher’s remarks came in response to Lovett’s argument that parents should only have a say in their child’s transgender-related decisions if they fully support their child’s identity.

    Lovett implied that parents who do not affirm their child’s transgender identity are comparable to abusive parents who endanger their children.

    “I don’t want Donald Trump deciding [child trans-related issues], I want parents and doctors—” Lovett began before Maher cut in.

    “Well, you just said parents can get shut out,” Maher responded.

    Lovett attempted to clarify his stance, saying, “I don’t think parents should get shut out. There are rare exceptions to that… but we also recognize that some parents do such a bad f**king job, that the kids are in danger.”

    He continued, “That happens outside of trans issues, that happens all the time. Some parents are f**king terrible.”

    Lovett went on to claim that the reality of “terrible parents” is often ignored in discussions about transgender policies. He insisted, “Do I think that schools should, as a baseline, be keeping a secret from parents? Of-f**king-course not. No one thinks that.”

    Maher pushed back, stating, “Apparently that’s not true. People do think that.”

    During the discussion, Lovett compared regrettable transgender surgeries to botched heart surgeries, suggesting that mistakes in the medical field do not justify banning a particular treatment.

    “There are also really important surgeries that people get for their heart, and they go wrong, and somebody dies. And nobody says, ‘We must stop the cardiologists.’ No one says, ‘We must stop the surgeons,’” Lovett said.

    A skeptical Maher responded, “Wow. That’s your analogy?”

    Lovett continued, “We don’t get rid of the specific surgery. We don’t throw out a whole field of medicine. We say, ‘Let’s make sure we’re doing it in a way that’s healthy.’”

    He defended so-called gender-affirming care, stating, “The science, the research, makes clear that, yes, there are exceptions. Yes, there are people practicing it in ways that maybe go too far, but for the most part, study after study shows that gender-affirming care saves a lot of lives.”

    He also dismissed concerns over transgender procedures as “edge cases.”

    Maher then referenced a major story published by The New York Times, which revealed that a ten-year study on transgender medical interventions was deliberately withheld because the findings did not support the preferred narrative.

    “So in other words, it came out not the way you wanted the study to come out — not what you said, that, ‘Oh, all the studies show’ — no,” Maher said.

    He acknowledged that for some individuals, transgender medical treatments may be appropriate, but questioned the risks involved in performing irreversible procedures on minors.

    “Some people, yes, [trans surgeries] are the right thing,” Maher said.

    “But to take that risk at that age, before you know sh*t about anything — and again, this was a very long study, very thorough. And they wouldn’t release it, because it came out with the wrong conclusion.”

    Maher’s remarks highlight an ongoing political battle over parental rights and government involvement in transgender policies.

    As Democratic leaders continue pushing school and state-driven policies that limit parental oversight in these decisions, Maher’s warning suggests the party risks alienating voters who see these policies as overreach.

    With parental rights becoming a key issue ahead of the 2024 elections, Maher’s comments could reflect a broader concern among some Democrats that pushing too far could cost them at the ballot box.

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    Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, and MTA Chair & CEO Janno Lieber announce a Subway Safety Plan at Fulton Transit Center on Fri., February 18, 2022...(Marc A. Hermann / MTA)
    Big Cities

    Famed NYC Illegal Alien Shelter Shutting Down as New Arrival Numbers Plummet

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    The Roosevelt Hotel migrant shelter in Manhattan is set to close in the coming months as the number of asylum seekers in New York City’s care continues to decline, Mayor Eric Adams announced Monday.

    The shelter, which has served as a key intake center for migrants, will likely stop operations by June, according to sources.

    Since the influx of migrants to New York City began in spring 2022, more than 232,000 asylum seekers have arrived in the city. However, with recent shifts in federal immigration policy, the number of new arrivals has dropped significantly.

    Adams stated that the city is now seeing an average of 350 new migrants entering city care each week— a dramatic decrease from the peak of 4,000 weekly arrivals at the height of the crisis.

    City data shows that in the week leading up to February 2, about 200 new migrants sought assistance from the city, while 1,800 exited shelters.

    In the first week of President Donald Trump’s new term, 300 new migrants entered the system while 1,800 left.

    By comparison, the final weeks of Joe Biden’s presidency saw between 400 and 500 new arrivals per week, a decline from the 700 to 900 migrants arriving weekly over the summer.

    Adams, 64, framed the Roosevelt Hotel shelter’s closure as a positive step, crediting “the successful strategies we put in place here in New York City and because of policies we advocated for at the border.”

    “While we’re not done caring for those that came into our care, today marks another milestone in demonstrating the immense progress we have achieved in turning the corner on the unprecedented international humanitarian effort,” Adams said in a video announcement.

    Although the Roosevelt Hotel will shut down as a migrant shelter, newly arriving asylum seekers will still be able to register at other locations, according to City Hall.

    At one point in January 2024, there were approximately 69,000 migrants in the city’s shelter system. That number has now dropped to less than 45,000, according to officials.

    The Adams administration has announced plans to close 53 migrant shelters across the city, including all tent shelters, between June 2023 and June 2024.

    The Roosevelt Hotel, which contains about 1,000 rooms, was converted into a migrant intake center and shelter in May 2023 as the city struggled to manage the influx of asylum seekers, many of whom had been bused from southern border states. Since then, more than 173,000 migrants have registered at the site.

    However, the hotel has faced various issues since its transformation, with reports of gang activity, illegal motorbike deliveries blocking sidewalks, and migrants sleeping in cars due to overcrowding, according to sources.

    Adams’ announcement follows New York City’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over $80.5 million in migrant funding that had previously been approved by Congress.

    The White House reallocated the funds last week, prompting the city’s legal action.

    The mayor has also faced accusations that he struck a deal with the Trump administration to assist in the president’s illegal immigration crackdown in exchange for the Department of Justice (DOJ) dropping a federal corruption case against him. Both Adams and the DOJ have denied these allegations.

    The criminal case against Adams remains unresolved. A judge stated Friday that he wants to hear from an independent lawyer before ruling on whether to grant the DOJ’s motion to dismiss the case. Adams has denied all wrongdoing.

    As the city continues to manage its migrant crisis, the closure of the Roosevelt Hotel shelter marks a turning point in New York’s approach to handling asylum seekers.

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