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Republican Leaders Celebrate Viral World Cup Fans Falling in Love With True American Spirit [WATCH]

As international soccer fans travel across the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a growing number of visitors are attracting attention online by documenting their experiences with American culture, food, travel destinations, and local traditions, as reported by Fox News.

Among the most widely followed visitors is German soccer fan FreddyLA7, whose social media posts have generated millions of views as he chronicles a cross-country journey through the United States while following the German national team.

Rather than focusing exclusively on soccer, Freddy’s videos have highlighted experiences that many Americans consider everyday parts of life.

His posts have featured visits to Waffle House, Taco Bell, Buc-ee’s, Bass Pro Shops, highways stretching across multiple states, and college football venues.

The videos have resonated with viewers across social media platforms, generating widespread engagement and drawing responses from elected officials and political leaders who view the posts as a positive showcase of American culture.

The viral attention comes as the United States prepares to host millions of visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

While political debates surrounding immigration and travel policies have continued in the lead-up to the tournament, many foreign visitors have instead focused on sharing favorable impressions of local communities, regional traditions, and American hospitality.

Among those taking notice was Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who shared one of Freddy’s posts on X after the German visitor traveled through Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama.

Duffy praised the road trip experience and encouraged Americans to appreciate the country’s diversity of destinations.

“There’s no better way to see our country than on a road trip,” Duffy wrote. “Because to LOVE AMERICA you have to SEE AMERICA.”

Duffy also invited followers to suggest additional destinations for Freddy to visit as he continues his travels around the country.

Freddy’s growing popularity has led to interactions with officials from several states. After visiting Alabama and posting about his experiences there, Sen. Katie Britt highlighted the state’s role in his journey.

One of the stops that generated significant attention was Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium. Freddy posted videos expressing amazement at the atmosphere surrounding college football in the South.

Following those posts, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey publicly encouraged him to return during football season.

“Y’all ought to come back in the fall to see just how we do Saturdays in Alabama,” Ivey wrote.

Freddy’s travels also brought him to Florida’s Gulf Coast, where he shared footage of the beaches and coastline.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis responded after Freddy referred to the Gulf waters as “the sea,” playfully correcting the description while encouraging him to enjoy Florida’s coastline.

The German visitor’s road trip has become one of several viral examples of international fans discovering parts of the United States that often receive less global attention than major tourist destinations.

Videos featuring restaurants, roadside attractions, local traditions, and regional culture have attracted millions of viewers and generated discussion about how the World Cup could showcase more than just soccer.

With the tournament scheduled to bring visitors from around the globe next year, Freddy’s journey has offered an early glimpse of how international guests may experience the country beyond stadiums and host cities.

For many viewers, the popularity of these videos reflects growing interest in the local culture, hospitality, and traditions that visitors encounter while traveling through communities across the United States.

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JD and Usha Vance Discuss Fourth Child After Charlie Kirk Tragedy

Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance are sharing new details about the personal conversations that influenced their decision to welcome a fourth child, including the impact of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death in September 2025, as reported by Fox News.

The couple discussed the subject during an appearance on CBS News Sunday Morning while promoting Vance’s upcoming book, “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith,” which is scheduled for release on June 16.

According to Vance’s book, one of the most memorable moments following Kirk’s death involved a conversation with Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk.

Vance wrote that he sat with Erika on the day of her husband’s assassination and recalled her telling Usha that she “regretted having only two kids with Charlie.”

The conversation became a significant moment for the Vance family as they continued discussing whether to have another child.

In the book, Vance wrote that while he and Usha had previously talked about expanding their family, “something changed” for both of them after Charlie Kirk’s death.

During the CBS interview, Usha Vance explained how the experience affected her husband’s thinking.

“I think it really heightened JD’s sense that he’d been talking about this for a while, this sense that there was this possibility of having another kid whom he could love as much as the three that we had,” Usha said.

She continued, “It really did crystallize for [him], that sense that if you could have that other child, then you would have nothing to regret. And if we couldn’t have that other child, then we were very happy with the children that we had. So it was very powerful what she said about her own family and certainly very moving to both of us.”

The Vances publicly announced in January that they were expecting their fourth child. The announcement was shared on social media, where the couple revealed they were expecting a son. The baby is due in July.

JD and Usha Vance are already parents to three children: Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel.

While discussing the family’s decision, Usha emphasized that the conversation following Kirk’s death was not the sole reason they chose to have another child. She said the couple had already been considering the possibility before that moment.

“I think I had already started to open my mind to the possibility. I wouldn’t say this was for me in any way the decisive factor, but it came in the middle of a conversation that we were already having,” Usha said.

The interview also focused on Vance’s new book, which chronicles his return to religious faith and his conversion to Catholicism.

In a separate interview on “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Vance described the book as the story of his “long and winding road” toward faith after a period in his life when he felt he had “lost it” as a young man.

The memoir combines personal reflections on faith, family, and public life, while also recounting events that shaped some of the most important decisions facing the vice president and his family.

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JD Vance Says Trump Would Be Supportive of Any 2028 Decision [WATCH]

Vice President JD Vance says he has not yet determined whether he will pursue the Republican presidential nomination in 2028, but he believes President Donald Trump will support whatever path he ultimately chooses, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Vance discussed ongoing speculation about his political future and said he and Second Lady Usha Vance plan to evaluate their next steps after the 2026 midterm elections.

“I have no doubt that the president of the United States is going to be very supportive of anything that I ultimately decide to do,” Vance said.

“But we really just haven’t talked about what that thing will be.”

The vice president emphasized that his current attention remains focused on serving in the administration rather than preparing for another campaign.

“Usha and I will absolutely sit down and talk about what comes next for our family,” he said.

“The way I make decisions is, I try not to make them until I absolutely must.”

Vance’s comments come as political observers continue to speculate about potential Republican candidates for the 2028 presidential election.

While he remains one of the most prominent figures in the party, Vance indicated that any decision regarding a future campaign remains well down the road.

According to Vance, President Trump frequently raises the topic of future political developments, though those conversations are generally broad discussions rather than detailed planning sessions.

“I never bring it up. But sure, the president brings it up a lot, sometimes publicly, sometimes privately,” Vance said.

“You know, the president’s a political animal. He loves this stuff. He’s very fascinated by it.”

When asked whether Trump is actively encouraging him to seek the presidency, Vance described their discussions as informal conversations focused on the future of the Republican Party and the administration’s long-term success.

“It’s not positive or negative. It’s just … he kind of talks about it, like, ‘What’s gonna happen,’ you know?”

“How do we make sure that we’re successful? What does that mean for the future?’ It’s more of a conversation like that.”

Vance said those discussions occur periodically but do not involve specific campaign planning.

“So, we talk about it, but not in any great detail,” he added. “Because, again, I think both of us are focused on the here-and-now.”

The vice president also stressed that he does not want discussions about future political opportunities to distract from his current responsibilities in the White House.

Since taking office alongside President Trump, Vance has repeatedly stated that his priority is carrying out the duties of the vice presidency rather than focusing on future elections.

During the interview, he reiterated that approach and said keeping his attention on his present role is important to effectively serving the administration.

“I really don’t ever want my thought about a future job, whether it’s president or anything else, to make me a worse vice president,” he said.

“And the way to do that is to keep my attention on the job I have right now.”

For now, Vance said any decisions about a possible presidential run remain in the future, with discussions about his political plans expected to take place after the 2026 midterm elections and in consultation with his family.

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Hakeem Jeffries Refuses to Rule Out Trump Impeachment Efforts if Dems Regain the House [WATCH]

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York declined to rule out the possibility of impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump if Democrats regain control of the House of Representatives following the 2026 midterm elections, as reported by PJ Media.

During a recent interview, Jeffries was asked directly whether Democrats would pursue impeachment should they win back the House majority.

Rather than dismissing the possibility, he said Democrats have not “ruled anything in and ruled anything out” regarding accountability measures.

Jeffries also discussed a range of policy priorities, including affordability, jobs, housing, healthcare, education, and retirement issues.

However, his refusal to explicitly reject impeachment drew attention as Democrats continue debating how to approach oversight of the Trump administration.

The comments come as several Democratic lawmakers have continued raising concerns about actions taken by the president, particularly regarding military operations involving Iran.

Among the most vocal critics has been Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., who issued a statement following military action involving Iran and argued that Congress, not the president, possesses constitutional authority to authorize war.

“The American people are once again dragged into a war they did not want by a president who does not care about the long-term consequences of his actions. This war is unlawful. It is unnecessary. And it will be catastrophic,” Ocasio-Cortez said.

“Just this week, Iran and the United States were negotiating key measures that could have staved off war. The President walked away from these discussions and chose war instead. President Trump flippantly acknowledged the possibility of American casualties, stating ‘that often happens in war.’”

“Mr. President: this was not an inevitability. This is a deliberate choice of aggression when diplomacy and security were within reach. Stop lying to the American people.”

“Violence begets violence. We learned this lesson in Iraq. We learned this lesson in Afghanistan. And we are about to learn it again in Iran. Bombs have yet to create enduring democracies in the region, and this will be no different.”

“In moments of war, our Constitution is unambiguous: Congress authorizes war. The President does not. I will do my part to uphold our Constitution by voting YES on Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie’s War Powers Resolution. Every member of Congress must join us in rejecting this aimless war.”

While Ocasio-Cortez did not explicitly call for impeachment in that statement, several House Democrats have formally introduced impeachment measures against Trump during the current Congress.

On Dec. 10, 2025, Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, introduced H. Res. 939 seeking to impeach the president for high crimes and misdemeanors.

The House voted the following day to table the resolution by a vote of 237-140, while 47 members voted present. According to the vote breakdown, 140 Democrats opposed tabling the resolution, while 47 voted present.

Twenty-three Democrats joined Republicans in voting to stop the measure.

Additional impeachment efforts followed. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., introduced H. Res. 353 in April 2025, containing articles accusing Trump of high crimes and misdemeanors.

Later, Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., introduced H. Res. 1155 in April 2026. That resolution was referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration.

Jeffries’ recent comments arrive as both parties prepare for the 2026 midterm elections, which will determine control of the House and Senate for the remainder of Trump’s second term.

Should Democrats regain the House majority, they would control committee leadership positions, subpoena authority, hearing schedules, and the legislative agenda in the chamber.

Whether impeachment would become part of that agenda remains an open question, with Jeffries declining to remove the possibility from consideration.

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Twelve Killed After Tragic Plane Crash in Missouri [WATCH]

A small community in Missouri is reeling after a devastating plane crash claimed the lives of twelve people on Sunday morning.

The tragedy unfolded around 11:35 a.m., sending shockwaves through local residents and leaving federal investigators scrambling for answers, as reported by Townhall.

According to preliminary information, the aircraft was carrying eleven skydivers and one pilot when it went down. Emergency response teams rushed to the scene, but there were no survivors.

The National Transportation Safety Board has taken control of the investigation and will work to determine what caused the plane to suddenly fall from the sky.

Local media outlets report that the plane was likely on a recreational skydiving trip, a popular activity in the region.

Witnesses claim they saw the aircraft descending rapidly before it burst into flames upon impact. Officials have not yet released the names of the victims, pending notification of their families.

Federal officials have already arrived in Missouri to begin the painstaking process of sorting through debris and data to understand what went wrong.

Early speculation has centered on potential mechanical failure, though nothing has been confirmed.

Authorities say the wreckage is spread across a wide rural area, suggesting the plane may have broken apart midair. That will make the investigation even more complicated, as pieces will need to be collected and analyzed for evidence of malfunction.

The local sheriff’s office described the crash site as “a scene of complete destruction.” First responders worked throughout the day to extinguish fires and recover remains.

Despite the difficult conditions, officials have praised the bravery of rescue crews who rushed into the wreckage to search for survivors.

Residents nearby told reporters that they heard a loud roar followed by what sounded like an explosion. Moments later, plumes of black smoke were seen rising from the field.

For many in the area, the shock of seeing such a disaster up close has been overwhelming.

Community leaders have expressed their condolences, noting that the victims were likely thrill-seekers doing what they loved. Churches across the county have planned prayer vigils, and local officials have pledged support to the families affected.

While investigators are just beginning their work, NTSB officials say it could take months before a full report is released. Every piece of the plane will be cataloged and tested to establish whether weather conditions, equipment failure, or human error played a role.

As often happens with such tragedies, the crash has reignited debate over aviation safety in small aircraft used for recreation.

Skydiving operations, in particular, operate under less scrutiny than commercial flights, and previous accidents have raised concerns about maintenance and training standards.

Aviation experts say the next few weeks will be critical as investigators gather flight records, maintenance logs, and pilot history. If a defect or failure is found, the Federal Aviation Administration could issue new safety guidelines to prevent similar tragedies.

For now, the tight-knit Missouri community must come to terms with the sudden loss of twelve lives. It is a painful reminder that risk is part of the thrill for some, yet the human cost of any accident remains immense.

Across the state and beyond, hearts are heavy for those who will never return from what was supposed to be another ordinary jump into the sky.

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President Trump Warns France to Scrap Tech Tax or Face Crushing 100 Percent Wine Tariffs

President Donald Trump says France could face a major trade dispute with the United States if it continues imposing a digital services tax on large American technology companies, as reported by the New York Post.

In an interview published June 15, Trump said he personally warned outgoing French President Emmanuel Macron that France must eliminate its tax on American tech firms or risk facing steep tariffs on French wine and champagne exports entering the United States.

“I asked him not to charge American companies, and if they do, I have no choice but to charge a 100% tariff on all champagnes and all wines coming out of France,” Trump told The New York Post.

“All [Macron] has to do is get rid of the sales tax, and he wouldn’t have that kind of pressure.”

The warning comes just before leaders gather for the Group of Seven summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. The annual meeting brings together leaders from several of the world’s largest advanced economies to discuss trade, security, and economic policy.

Trump’s comments also challenge recent statements from Macron’s office suggesting that disagreements between Washington and Paris over the digital tax had largely been resolved.

According to reporting cited by the Post, a senior source close to the French president told reporters last week that the issue was “no longer up for debate” among G7 nations.

A U.S. official reportedly disputed that characterization, calling it “not accurate.”

France’s digital services tax, often referred to as the GAFAM tax, was enacted in 2019. The levy applies a 3% tax on revenue generated in France by major technology companies, including Google parent Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Apple.

Because the tax is assessed on revenue rather than profits, critics have argued that it disproportionately affects large American technology firms. According to France’s finance ministry, the tax generated roughly $700 million in revenue last year.

The issue became more contentious in October when France’s National Assembly voted 296-58 in favor of legislation that would have doubled the tax rate to 6% while narrowing its focus to the largest global companies.

The proposal was ultimately vetoed by government ministers before becoming law.

Lawmakers had initially discussed increasing the levy to as much as 15% before reducing the proposal. At the time, then-Economy Minister Roland Lescure warned that a “disproportionate” tax could provoke “disproportionate” retaliation from the United States.

Trump’s latest remarks revive a tariff proposal first advanced during his first administration. In 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative proposed tariffs reaching 100% on certain French products after investigating the digital tax.

The White House signaled earlier that the administration remains focused on the issue.

White House spokesman Kush Desai pointed to a February 2025 presidential memorandum stating that American businesses would no longer “prop up failed foreign economies through extortive fines and taxes.”

That memorandum directed U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and the Treasury Department to determine whether a formal investigation into the French tax should be reopened.

France’s position has increasingly diverged from some allies that have reconsidered similar policies. Canada reportedly abandoned its own digital services tax in 2025 after trade negotiations with the United States were disrupted.

Italy has also reportedly considered repealing its tax, while the United Kingdom has maintained its digital services tax under its current trade arrangements with Washington.

The G7 summit continues through Wednesday in Évian. Current members include France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.

Russia was removed from the group after its seizure of Crimea, while China has never been a member.

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U.S. Marshals Boot UFC Champ Sean Strickland from D.C. Fan Fest [WATCH]

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was removed from the UFC Fan Fest at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., on Sunday after gaining entry to the event despite not being scheduled to participate in UFC Freedom 250 activities, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The incident unfolded during the weekend surrounding UFC Freedom 250, which is being held on the White House lawn.

Strickland is not on the fight card for the event, but he traveled to Washington and appeared at several activities connected to the promotion.

On Sunday evening, Strickland posted a photograph on Instagram showing himself being escorted from the venue by U.S. Marshals and U.S. Park Police officers. Along with the image, Strickland posted a caption referencing the situation.

“I may have been charged with disorderly conduct. I don’t know what that is, but it sounds cool,” Strickland wrote.

Authorities have not announced any formal charges against Strickland, and reports indicate he was not arrested during the incident.

According to reporting from MMA Fighting, the UFC champion could potentially face a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge after entering the UFC Fan Fest without authorization.

The publication reported that Strickland had previously claimed he was prohibited from attending the event but nevertheless traveled to Washington, D.C., during the fight week festivities.

Earlier in the weekend, Strickland drew attention during a pre-fight press conference on Friday when fans reportedly gathered around him despite his absence from the official fight card.

The situation escalated on Sunday when Strickland attempted to enter the fan festival taking place at the Ellipse, a public area located near the White House.

Reports indicate that he succeeded in getting inside the event grounds before security personnel intervened.

According to MMA Fighting, Strickland managed to enter the venue and even jumped into a WWE wrestling ring that had been set up as part of the fan experience.

Security personnel quickly responded and removed him from the area before escorting him out of the event.

While no arrest was made, Strickland suggested that a disorderly conduct charge could be forthcoming.

Under Washington, D.C., law, disorderly conduct is classified as a Class B misdemeanor and can carry penalties of up to 90 days in jail, a fine of up to $500, or both.

The incident comes after Strickland publicly stated earlier this month that he had been banned from UFC Freedom 250 because of comments he made criticizing President Donald Trump and the conflict involving Iran.

However, UFC President Dana White disputed those claims. White has stated publicly that Strickland was not banned from the event.

Instead, White said Strickland was simply not included on the guest list because seating capacity for the White House venue was limited.

As of Sunday night, no official announcement had been made regarding whether prosecutors intended to pursue any disorderly conduct charge connected to the incident.

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Mitch McConnell Hospitalized After Sudden Illness [WATCH]

Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on June 14, according to a statement from his office, though no details have been released regarding the reason for the hospitalization, as reported by  The Post Millennial.

A spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican confirmed the admission in a brief statement, saying, “Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning” and “he is receiving excellent care.”

As of Sunday, no further information had been provided about McConnell’s condition, treatment, or how long he may remain hospitalized. His office indicated that additional details would be released “as appropriate.”

McConnell, 84, is one of the longest-serving members of the U.S. Senate. He has represented Kentucky in the chamber since 1985 and spent nearly two decades as the Senate Republican leader before stepping down from that position at the end of 2024.

Following his departure from leadership, Sen. John Thune succeeded him as the top Republican in the Senate.

McConnell continued serving as a senator after relinquishing the leadership role, remaining one of the most recognizable figures in Republican politics and in the institution itself.

The hospitalization comes as McConnell nears the conclusion of his Senate career.

In February 2025, he announced that he would not seek reelection when his current term expires in 2027, bringing an end to a political career that has spanned more than four decades in the Senate.

Health concerns have periodically followed McConnell in recent years. Earlier in 2026, he was hospitalized after experiencing flu-like symptoms. That February hospital stay prompted questions about his health, though he later returned to Senate duties.

Prior to that, McConnell drew national attention in 2023 after freezing during two separate public appearances. Those incidents occurred after he suffered a concussion in a fall earlier that year.

The episodes led to renewed scrutiny of his health as he continued carrying out his responsibilities in the Senate.

McConnell has also experienced several falls in recent years. One of the most notable occurred in December 2024 on Capitol grounds. The incident kept him away from public view for several weeks before he resumed public activities.

Despite those setbacks, McConnell remained active in the Senate and continued participating in legislative business after stepping down from the Republican leadership position.

For now, questions remain about what led to Sunday’s hospitalization. McConnell’s office has not disclosed the cause of the hospital visit, and no timeline has been given for when additional information may be released.

The Kentucky senator’s staff said updates would be provided as appropriate while he continues receiving care.

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New Poll: Republicans Still Love America, Democrats, Not So Much [WATCH]

A new NBC News poll shows fewer Americans describe themselves as being highly proud of their country than at any point recorded in the survey’s recent history, continuing a trend that has developed over the past two decades, as reported by The Daily Caller.

The poll, conducted for NBC News by Democratic pollster Jeff Horwitt of Hart Research Associates and Republican pollster Bill McInturff of Public Opinion Strategies, found that only one-third of respondents said they were “extremely proud” to be Americans in 2026.

NBC News data analyst Steve Kornacki discussed the findings Sunday during an appearance on “Meet the Press” with host Kristen Welker, noting that the decline in national pride has been gradual but consistent throughout the 21st century.

“Look: ‘extremely proud,’ ‘very proud.’ Those numbers together get you 56%. At the other end of it: ‘only a little’ or ‘not proud at all,’ 21%,” Kornacki told Welker.

“The significance of this, this number is in decline. A steady 21st-century decline. At the turn of the century, three-quarters of Americans were ‘extremely’ or ‘very proud.’ That number’s fallen to 56%.”

The findings represent a significant shift from 2003, when 70% of Americans described themselves as “extremely proud” of their country. The latest results show that the figure has fallen to roughly half of what it was more than two decades ago.

Kornacki said the poll revealed familiar political and demographic divisions behind the trend.

“What’s behind this? It’s familiar fault lines, Kristen, political demographic,” Kornacki continued.

“First, it’s partisan. Look at this: Republicans are almost universally going to tell you, ‘extremely or very proud.’ Look at that number for Democrats. And meanwhile, ‘only a little or not at all,’ 12 times as many Democrats say that compared to Republicans.”

The survey also examined public confidence in major American institutions and found substantial levels of distrust across multiple sectors.

Kornacki pointed to declining confidence in institutions, including the news media, Congress, the federal government, religious organizations, and the Supreme Court.

“Look at this. ‘Very little’ or ‘no confidence’ at all, long list here of these institutions: the news media, Congress, federal government, religious organizations, Supreme Court,” Kornacki told Welker.

“Over the last 20 years, these numbers are 20 or 30 points higher than they’ve been. Just deteriorating confidence. You could see a partisan divide a little bit on these, too. Republicans much more distrustful of the media; Democrats extremely negative on the Supreme Court.”

The poll results arrive amid continued political debates surrounding the role of major institutions in American life. Public confidence in government, media organizations, and other longstanding institutions has been the subject of increasing scrutiny in recent years.

The Supreme Court has been a particular focus of political debate following several major rulings. In recent years, Democrats have criticized decisions involving abortion, nationwide injunctions, the Second Amendment, restrictions on child sex changes, and free expression.

The Court’s 2023-2024 term, which concluded on July 1, 2024, included several significant rulings.

Among them were decisions recognizing presidential immunity for official acts, overturning the Chevron doctrine that required judicial deference to regulatory agencies’ interpretations of law, and ruling that certain fines imposed by administrative law judges violated protections contained in the Seventh Amendment.

The NBC survey suggests that attitudes toward patriotism and confidence in institutions remain closely connected to political affiliation, with Republicans and Democrats increasingly viewing both the country and its institutions through sharply different lenses.

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Knicks Fans Turn Times Square Into Chaos As School Bus Torched In Wild Riot [WATCH]

Knicks mania turned destructive in New York City when fans celebrating in Times Square completely lost their minds.

What began as a raucous party following the team’s playoff success spiraled into a full fledged riot, leaving property destroyed and one school bus engulfed in flames.

Shocking videos all over social media captured the moment when mobs of people swarmed parked school buses, ripping them apart piece by piece.

Witnesses said the crowd had been celebrating for well over an hour before the chaos reached its breaking point and the flames began lighting up one of the most crowded corners of Manhattan.

One bus became a total loss after fans reportedly set fire to clothing and tossed the burning pile inside.

While smoke poured from its windows, others continued dancing on top of the vehicle as if they were performing in a music video.

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Others jumped from hood to hood, laughing as chunks of metal peeled away from the school buses that serve New York’s children.

Many onlookers were horrified.

Cell phone footage showed broken glass across the streets and beer bottles shattering on the pavement.

One frightened young man shouted, “I’m scared for my homies!” over the mayhem while horns blared and people screamed in every direction.

Even some of the partygoers seemed to realize how insane it had gotten.

A woman’s voice cut through the crowd yelling, “You know our taxpayer dollars go to public schools, right?”

Her comment barely registered as the mob kept wrecking whatever stood in reach.

Police say they finally moved in close to 2:30 in the morning after chaos had unfolded for well over an hour.

By that time the school bus was reduced to a twisted, burnt-out shell.

Despite the destruction, officers reported no immediate arrests.

The choice to hold off had locals questioning once again whether New York leadership has completely lost control of its streets.

The rampage reportedly began when a few people tore mirrors and grills from the parked trucks.

One shirtless man was seen ripping a grill clean off, slamming it on the ground, and stomping it into pieces while the crowd cheered him on.

Within minutes, dozens had joined him, feeding off the rage and energy of the mob.

Graffiti appeared across another bus that was tagged with “Let’s Go Knicks” and an obscene anti-ICE message.

The celebration that should have honored a basketball victory had turned into an anti-authority circus.

It was not about sports anymore; it was about an unhinged crowd testing how far it could go without consequences.

One bus owner tried to stop the destruction of his vehicle.

“This is coming out of my check!” he pleaded with the mob, desperately standing in front of his bus like a human shield.

His attempt at reason was nearly drowned out by chants of “Knicks! Knicks!” echoing down 42nd Street.

The chaotic crowd barely noticed his desperation.

Witnesses say the entire ordeal mirrored the disorder that has plagued New York as city leadership bends to so-called “soft on crime” priorities.

It was another scene from the post-law-and-order era where mobs turn property damage into sport while police hover on the sideline waiting for political clearance to act.

Times Square, long considered the city’s heartbeat, looked more like a postgame war zone than a tourist attraction.

The crowds had left behind twisted metal, broken glass, graffiti, and burn marks along a stretch of the city’s busiest avenue.

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For shop owners and workers who cleaned up Sunday morning, there was little sense of celebration left.

Local business owners expressed frustration with how long it took the city to respond, saying the vandalism was predictable and preventable.

Residents, still scarred from years of increasing street chaos, said the Knicks’ success should have been a bright spot instead of another excuse for lawlessness.

Once again, New Yorkers found themselves asking what happened to basic accountability.

A group of basketball fans turned a joyous night into a destructive free-for-all while police stood by “monitoring the situation.”

For a city already struggling with public safety, that explanation only raises more questions.

The frightening truth is that this episode was not just about basketball; it symbolized the collapse of civic order and respect for property.

Sports pride somehow translated into vandalism and fire, which says plenty about the cultural condition rotting America’s largest city from within.

When school buses that carry children are burned in celebration, and city officials scramble to downplay the chaos, it says everything about priorities in modern liberal New York.

The fans moved on.

The city will foot the bill.

And leadership will keep avoiding the truth that the crowd was not celebrating, it was simply getting away with it.


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