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Cops Rip NYC Mayor for Withholding Holiday Pay Ahead of Fourth of July Chaos
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Cops Rip NYC Mayor for Withholding Holiday Pay Ahead of Fourth of July Chaos

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Thousands of New York City police officers preparing for an unusually busy Fourth of July weekend learned this week that their holiday pay would be delayed, prompting the Police Benevolent Association to file a grievance against the city as frustration spread among officers, as reported by The New York Post.

According to city officials, union leaders were informed Wednesday that holiday paychecks for NYPD officers would be distributed during the third week of July instead of the second week, which has been the practice in previous years.

The announcement came in an email from Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry to union members.

The delay initially sparked criticism directed at Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration, although the NYPD later said the issue resulted from an internal payroll processing problem that officials were working to correct.

In his message to officers, Hendry criticized the delayed payments, noting that officers are working extended shifts during one of the busiest security periods of the year.

“This is not only a violation of our contractual rights. (It’s) also an insult to PBA members who are working long hours in extreme heat to meet the extraordinary security demands of the upcoming holiday weekend,” Hendry wrote.

The union president also announced that the organization would formally challenge the city’s decision.

“The PBA will therefore file a grievance seeking to bar the City from delaying payment of the holiday checks, and we will continue to pursue every measure to hold the current City administration accountable for its refusal to support our members,” Hendry wrote.

Sources said union officials submitted the grievance on Wednesday through the NYPD’s Office of Labor Relations. If the dispute is not resolved, it could proceed to arbitration.

Later Wednesday, the NYPD released a statement explaining that the delay stemmed from an internal processing issue rather than a policy decision.

“This was an internal processing error, and we are working hard to address it immediately. We believe we will be able to fix it and ensure that everyone receives their holiday pay in the second paycheck of this month, as they so rightfully deserve. No one does more for this city than the cops, and the very least they deserve is timely pay for the work they have done,” the department said.

According to sources, holiday pay varies depending on an officer’s salary level. Officers at the entry pay scale are expected to receive nearly $2,800 in holiday compensation.

The current dispute follows a similar payroll delay that occurred in January shortly after Mamdani assumed office.

According to Hendry’s email, city officials at that time said payroll processing had been delayed because the city’s payroll office needed to update its systems to comply with new tax requirements.

Hendry noted that the current delay came without a similar explanation.

“This time, the City has offered no excuse for the delay,” his email stated.

The payroll issue comes as the NYPD prepares for one of its largest security operations of the summer.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said during a joint news conference on Wednesday that thousands of uniformed officers will be assigned to 12-hour shifts leading up to and throughout the Independence Day holiday.

Cops Rip NYC Mayor for Withholding Holiday Pay Ahead of Fourth of July Chaos

Security operations begin Friday with the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden.

Additional major events scheduled throughout the weekend include the International Naval and Aviation Review, the Parade of Sails, and Macy’s annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration on Saturday.

The deployment will continue on Sunday with the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match between Brazil and Norway at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The combination of nationally significant celebrations, major sporting events, and large public gatherings is expected to require an extensive police presence across the New York metropolitan area throughout the holiday weekend.

City Hall did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the payroll dispute.

President Trump Honors Teddy Roosevelt With Grand North Dakota Library Opening [WATCH]
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President Trump Honors Teddy Roosevelt With Grand North Dakota Library Opening [WATCH]

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President Donald Trump traveled to Medora, North Dakota, on Wednesday to participate in the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, honoring one of the presidents he has frequently cited as an inspiration, as reported by Red State.

The new library highlights the life and legacy of President Theodore Roosevelt, whose years in the North Dakota Badlands played a defining role in shaping his character and leadership.

Although Roosevelt was born in New York, his connection to western North Dakota began in 1883 when he traveled there on a buffalo hunting trip.

He returned in 1884 at the age of 25 following a devastating personal tragedy. Roosevelt’s wife died from a kidney ailment, and his mother died of typhoid on the same day in the same New York home.

Seeking time away from the city, he returned to North Dakota, where he later credited the experience with transforming him into a stronger man.

Roosevelt often pointed to his time in the Badlands as helping shape his outlook on life and public service. His experiences there also inspired his lifelong commitment to nature and conservation.

One of Roosevelt’s best-known speeches, “The Man in the Arena,” continues to be associated with his philosophy of leadership and perseverance. The speech includes one of his most famous passages:

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

The ceremony in Medora drew a large crowd as Trump arrived aboard the Freedom250 train.

He was welcomed by members portraying Roosevelt’s famed Rough Riders before taking part in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Trump was joined by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, the former governor of North Dakota, as the two officially opened the library.

According to the White House, Trump toured several featured exhibits inside the museum, including the train exhibit, journal exhibit, campfire exhibit, AI President Theodore Roosevelt exhibit, and the “Man in the Arena” speech exhibit.

One of the most talked-about moments from the visit came during Trump’s interaction with the library’s artificial intelligence version of Theodore Roosevelt.

The exhibit allows visitors to engage in conversations with an AI recreation of the 26th president.

During the exchange, Trump asked the AI Theodore Roosevelt whether he believed construction of the Panama Canal was his greatest achievement.

The digital Roosevelt offered what was described as a thoughtful and nuanced response to the question.

The conversation also gave Trump an opportunity to connect Roosevelt’s historic accomplishments with current geopolitical issues.

Following the exchange, Trump said he would not allow China to take control of the Panama Canal, referencing China’s actions in the region.

Roosevelt played a central role in advancing the construction of the Panama Canal during his presidency, a project that dramatically changed global shipping and trade by creating a direct connection between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

The opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library marks a significant addition to North Dakota’s historical attractions while celebrating the legacy of one of America’s most influential presidents.

Trump’s appearance at the event underscored his admiration for Roosevelt’s leadership, conservation efforts, and lasting impact on American history, while also tying Roosevelt’s legacy to contemporary issues discussed during the visit.

Obama Insider Says Black Voters Could Sink Texas Democrat’s Senate Dreams [WATCH]
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Obama Insider Says Black Voters Could Sink Texas Democrat’s Senate Dreams [WATCH]

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Democratic strategists are raising concerns that James Talarico’s campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas could face challenges from a lack of enthusiasm among Black voters, particularly Black women, following his victory over Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, in the Democratic primary, as reported y Fox News.

Ashley Etienne, a Democratic strategist and former advisor to President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris, discussed the issue during a recent appearance, saying Talarico remains a strong general election candidate but faces an important hurdle with a key voting bloc.

Etienne said she believes Talarico is “incredibly well-positioned” to become the first Democrat in decades to win a Texas U.S. Senate seat.

However, she identified what she described as a significant concern involving Black voters’ reaction to the primary outcome.

According to Etienne, some Black voters have expressed disappointment following Crockett’s loss to Talarico.

She said Black voters are “feeling like they were betrayed” by “what happened to Jasmine Crockett.”

Etienne explained that “some voters, Black women in particular, are feeling as though the Democratic Party and Democratic candidates want our labor, but not our leadership.”

She cited what she described as “the two biggest examples,” saying they are “Kamala Harris’ loss and Jasmine Crockett’s loss.”

Talarico, a Texas state lawmaker and Presbyterian seminarian, secured the Democratic nomination earlier this year after defeating Crockett in the primary election.

During the campaign, Talarico also received attention for previous public comments that resurfaced, including statements in which he said he “hates Christianity,” referred to God as “nonbinary,” and asserted there are six sexes.

Etienne said she believes those remarks can be addressed politically, but argued that concerns among Black voters present a more significant challenge.

A Texas native, Etienne has also served as a senior advisor to former President Joe Biden, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and several members of Congress from Texas. She now leads the communications firm, Etienne & Saint.

Etienne pointed to an opinion article she co-authored in the Houston Chronicle, which included comments from a Black female voter.

“We as Black women give 92 percent of our vote to the Democratic Party, and we get nothing out of the deal,” the voter said.

Etienne said, “That’s one example of what I think is a larger sentiment across Black women.”

She described those concerns as an “alarm warning for Talarico.”

According to Etienne, approximately 1.1 million registered Black voters in Texas are not currently participating in elections. She argued that increasing turnout among those voters will be critical if Democrats hope to compete statewide.

She also emphasized the political influence of Black women within Democratic voter mobilization efforts.

“We are a force multiplier effect when it comes to Black voters,” Etienne said. “We have the ability to bring the entire community to – and we have proven that we do this every cycle after cycle – bring the entire community to the polls.”

Etienne added that “if the mood of Black women is low, then you lose an opportunity… to really reach and mobilize and engage and energize the rest of the Black community.”

“That’s the nut he’s going to have to crack,” she said.

Dallas Jones, a Democratic strategist who served as the Texas political director for the Biden-Harris campaign in 2020, offered a similar assessment.

Jones criticized pressure placed on Crockett to actively campaign alongside Talarico after endorsing him.

“There’s rhetoric that’s being turned up that she has to come and support him, and a lot of that is coming from people that support him,” Jones said.

“So, what it translates to is people basically telling this accomplished, decorated, Black female member of Congress what she ought to do. And all that does is stoke flames and fires for her supporters, who are saying, ‘She really doesn’t have to do anything. You won, you’re the nominee, you come earn our vote, she doesn’t have to help you do that.’”

Jones also argued that millions of potential Democratic voters remain available to the campaign if enthusiasm can be increased.

“There are millions of black Texans out there ready for the taking, ready to support the campaign… [but] every day that goes by there’s an erosion of that support,” he said.

While acknowledging that Talarico’s past comments are likely to be highlighted during the campaign, Jones said he does not believe they will substantially affect Black voters.

“There will be a lot of energy and effort to weaponize those types of statements,” Jones said. “But I truly don’t think that it’s going to have a huge impact.”

He added, “Black Texans that show up in November are not voting for Ken Paxton.”

Jones concluded that Talarico’s challenge is increasing turnout rather than changing minds.

“The challenge is creating the enthusiasm to get enough of them to go and vote for him.”

“He himself has admitted that he cannot win the state without Black voters,” Jones continued. “It’s not a persuasion game, it’s an enthusiasm game.”

Fox News Digital reported that it reached out to Talarico’s campaign, Crockett’s office, and the campaign of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for comment.

Walz Torched Online After Calling Supreme Court Sports Ruling ‘Cruel’ As Critics Fire Back Hard [WATCH]
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Walz Torched Online After Calling Supreme Court Sports Ruling ‘Cruel’ As Critics Fire Back Hard [WATCH]

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is learning the hard way that calling the Supreme Court “cruel” for protecting women’s sports might not be the winning message he thought it was.

The Democratic governor took to social media after the Court’s decision to uphold laws in Idaho and West Virginia requiring athletes to compete based on their biological sex, as reported by Fox News.

His attempt at moral outrage quickly turned into political embarrassment as critics reminded him exactly what cruelty looks like.

On X, Walz posted, “As the Supreme Court says states can be cruel to trans kids, my message is clear: Here in Minnesota, we stand with and value our trans neighbors and youth.”

The comment was red meat for his progressive base, but outside that bubble, it landed like a lead balloon. Conservatives immediately hit back, and their responses have gone viral across Minnesota and beyond.

“What’s cruel is making a teenage girl, already uncomfortable in her own skin, change in a locker room next to a naked boy,” Republican state Senator Julia Coleman fired back.

She continued, “What’s cruel is letting our girls get the sh*t kicked out of them by biological males on the field and lose out on scholarships and more chances to compete.”

Walz’s remarks were also condemned by retired Minnesota State Patrol Lt. John Nagel, who is running for Congress as a Republican.

Nagel blasted the governor as “the face of everything that is wrong with the Democratic Party,” accusing him of abandoning women and ignoring the rule of law.

He added that Walz “doesn’t support women’s rights” and “doesn’t stand for anything”—a brutal summary of how many Minnesotans now view their governor.

Renee Carlson, a True North Legal attorney, asked the obvious question that cuts right through Walz’s virtue signaling. “Which Minnesota girl deserves to lose her spot on a team to a male athlete?” she posted on X.

The post quickly gained traction because it reflects the real-world consequences at the heart of this controversy.

Even the Republican National Committee got in on the action. Its account blasted Walz’s comments, saying, “Tim Walz calls it ‘cruel’ that the Supreme Court ruled to protect young girls and keep men out of their sports. What’s actually ‘cruel’ is advocating for the gender mutilation of children and letting men in their locker rooms, you sicko.”

The post reflected the growing frustration among parents sick of politicians throwing common sense out the window to satisfy fringe activists.

“Minnesota is being run by people who have completely lost touch with reality,” said state Senator Michael Holmstrom.

He did not mince words, writing that the “true cruelty” to children is “perpetuating the LIE that they can be a different gender.” Holmstrom added that such policies are destroying lives and victimizing girls across the state.

Townhall columnist Dustin Grage summed up the mood among conservatives in Minnesota with a particularly blunt dismissal.

“Worst Governor in America. Thankfully, we have exposed him, and he’ll be headed to retirement soon. Good riddance, Tim.”

Walz, for his part, tried to recover by explaining that his state’s stance would not change because of the ruling. “The Supreme Court has allowed states to be as cruel as they want to be to transgender people,” he said later in the day.

He added, “They’ve also allowed states like Minnesota to be as kind and welcoming as they can, so I kind of view this as a mixed bag.” In other words, he’s doubling down on the woke language that got him into trouble in the first place.

Walz told reporters, “We’re going to view it as a positive considering what could have been done. In Minnesota, we can continue to treat our transgender athletes and youth with dignity and humanity and respect.”

But his moral posturing ignores the clear meaning of the Supreme Court’s ruling and the growing national majority demanding fairness in women’s athletics.

In the cases West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, the Court affirmed that states have the right to protect female competition by ensuring athletes play according to their biological sex.

Constitutional law scholars highlighted that transgender status is not considered a protected class under federal law, meaning states have the power to decide for themselves.

More than half the states in the country now have protections on the books to ensure female athletes are not forced to compete against biological males.

That’s not cruelty—it’s common sense, and it’s a return to fair play that most Americans quietly support, even if their politicians lack the backbone to say it out loud.

Meanwhile, Walz’s polling numbers have been sliding—another sign that constant pandering to the far left is wearing thin in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

Between scandal fatigue, economic frustrations, and now this tone-deaf outburst against the Supreme Court, even Democrats in his state are privately wondering whether Walz has become a liability.

The governor’s “cruelty” narrative might have played well at a faculty lounge in Minneapolis, but for ordinary voters who still believe in fair competition and biological reality, his moral compass looks badly out of whack.

Judging by the reaction online, Tim Walz picked the wrong fight, and his “cruel” choice of words might be what defines his decline.

Seven Convicted North Texas Antifa Members Sentenced Over ICE Detention Center Attack [WATCH]
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Seven Convicted North Texas Antifa Members Sentenced Over ICE Detention Center Attack [WATCH]

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Seven members of a violent Antifa cell from North Texas learned this week that their self-proclaimed revolutionary antics have real consequences.

A federal court sent each one packing to prison, with sentences stretching from under two years all the way to half a century for their roles in an armed attack on law enforcement and a federal facility.

The July 4, 2025, assault targeted the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, where a police officer was shot during the chaos, as reported by The Post Millennial.

The cases make clear that left-wing domestic extremism is not some internet fantasy. It is real, organized, and dangerous, and these sentences show that the Justice Department is finally beginning to treat it that way.

Ines Houston Soto, described as one of the ringleaders, received the harshest penalty: 50 years in prison. Federal prosecutors said Soto planned the attack and encouraged others to bring weapons to “liberate” detainees.

Judges did not buy the revolutionary rhetoric, treating the cell’s actions as what they were, an act of domestic terror.

Rebecca Deyalyn Morgan and Joy Abigail Gibson, who also goes by the name Rowan and identifies as transgender and nonbinary, received 15 years each.

Prosecutors stated that they had helped coordinate communications and supplies for the assault. Allegedly, they had stockpiled firearms and improvised explosives, claiming they were fighting “fascism.”

John Philip Thomas and Lynette Read Sharp received nine years apiece for their participation in the raid. Both had taken plea agreements that reduced their potential time in exchange for cooperation.

Federal agents said Thomas fired at least one shot during the attack, while Sharp provided logistical support and transportation.

Another member, Seth Edison Sikes, was given six years and ten months. Sikes, according to court records, helped store the group’s weapons and materials and acted as a scout around the ICE facility on the night of the assault.

He accepted a plea deal after admitting to possession of an unregistered firearm.

The lightest sentence went to Nathan Josiah Baumann, who will serve 22 months and an additional year of supervised release.

Prosecutors described Baumann as a lower-level participant but emphasized that his willingness to involve himself in an armed conspiracy against law enforcement helped enable the violence.

Court documents show that all but Soto agreed to plea deals. The result was a range of reduced penalties for those who cooperated. Soto, on the other hand, refused any plea agreement, maintaining his extreme ideology and defiance to the end.

The judge gave no leniency, citing a complete absence of remorse and ongoing threats made by Soto against government officials from behind bars.

An eighth Antifa member, Susan Elaine Kent, had been scheduled for sentencing alongside the others but will instead face the court next week. Her charges reportedly include possession of explosives and conspiracy to commit assault on a federal officer.

The attack on the detention center rattled the community of Alvarado, a town not accustomed to political violence. Local officials said that the assault was planned over social media using encrypted communication platforms and that the group had discussed similar actions in other states.

Video recovered from their phones featured the Antifa logo, anarchist symbols, and anti-police slogans.

Conservatives have long warned that Antifa is not the harmless “anti-fascist activist group” that many liberal outlets claim it to be.

Instead, it behaves like a militant network bent on disrupting law enforcement and spreading chaos. For years, establishment media and Democrat politicians refused even to acknowledge the violence associated with their activities. It took bloodshed in Texas for the courts to be forced to act.

The federal sentences suggest that the tide might finally be turning. When activists trade protest signs for rifles and pipe bombs, it is not “civil disobedience,” it is terrorism.

The court’s rulings this week are a message that those who target officers or federal property will face the full weight of the law.

What makes this case particularly revealing is how organized these Antifa cells have become. Far from grassroots protesters, the group’s members had coordinated travel, tactics, and funding sources.

Agents said they found digital evidence of out-of-state donors who provided resources for “direct action” activities. Yet, silence continues from the political left, which still refuses to call out violence from its own fringe.

While Democrats in Congress keep branding conservatives as “extremists,” the real extremism often wears black masks and waves the red and black flag of Antifa.

These individuals were not misunderstood activists. They were armed and ready to kill. And now, for once, justice has caught up with them.

Jesse Watters Predicts the Brutal Implosion Waiting for the Democrat Party [WATCH]
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Jesse Watters Predicts the Brutal Implosion Waiting for the Democrat Party [WATCH]

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Fox News host Jesse Watters said Wednesday that he believes the Democratic Party is heading toward an internal struggle between its establishment leadership and its growing socialist wing, arguing that the outcome of the 2026 midterm elections could determine the party’s direction ahead of the next presidential race, as reported by PJ Media.

Watters made the remarks during an appearance on The Five while discussing the Democratic Party’s political future. During the segment, co-host Emily Compagno asked whether the country was “actually being taken over.”

“Maybe. We’ll see how it goes,” Watters replied.

Jesse Watters Torches Democrats Over ‘Big Tent’ Excuse as Radical Socialists Take Control

Watters said he believes Democratic leaders are allowing the party’s socialist faction greater influence as they wait to see how candidates aligned with that wing perform in the upcoming midterm elections.

According to Watters, if those candidates perform poorly, establishment Democrats could hold them responsible for the election results, leading to significant divisions within the party.

If they perform well, he suggested the two factions could continue working together.

He said the Democratic Party is going to “accommodate the commies and see how they do in the midterms.”

Watters added that if the socialist wing performs well, “it’s going to be Kumbaya,” while suggesting that any broader internal disagreements would simply be postponed.

The discussion also turned to former Vice President Kamala Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom as potential contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Watters referenced commentary that Harris has been seeking support from the party’s progressive and socialist activists as Democrats prepare for the next presidential primary following the midterm elections.

“So it’s her or Newsom,” Watters said.

He argued that any Democrat seeking the party’s presidential nomination would need backing from the socialist faction while also maintaining support from the party establishment.

Watters described that alliance as “a powerful movement.”

The Fox News host also criticized what he characterized as the backgrounds of several candidates associated with the party’s progressive movement.

“They’re professional students,” he said. “They’re all in debt. They don’t earn anything. A lot of them don’t even own anything.”

Watters argued that some candidates attribute their financial situations to broader problems with the American system.

“It’s actually not rigged if you work,” he said.

He contrasted his own experiences early in his career with what he described as those of younger candidates who have concluded that the American Dream is no longer attainable.

“They haven’t even tried,” he said. “What are they talking about?”

During the segment, Watters mentioned several Democratic figures, including Texas state Rep. James Talarico, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner of Maine, and socialist candidates in Colorado and New York.

Referring to that group collectively, Watters called them “all pathetic people.”

He also argued that their political appeal comes from connecting with voters who share similar economic frustrations.

“If no one else has worked hard, you can point to someone and say, ‘Oh, he gets me,'” Watters said.

Watters also offered his own view on addressing affordability concerns that have become a focus of some political campaigns.

“You get a job, you get married, you start earning a living, and then you have skin in the game,” he said.

The comments came during a broader discussion on The Five about the direction of the Democratic Party and how its various ideological factions may influence future elections.

Watters said he believes the relationship between the party’s establishment leadership and its socialist wing will become increasingly important as Democrats prepare for the 2026 midterm elections and the presidential primary campaign that follows.

Dem County Hijacks July 4th Celebration With Woke ‘Equity’ Agenda, Critics Say It’s ‘Offensive’ [WATCH]
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Dem County Hijacks July 4th Celebration With Woke ‘Equity’ Agenda, Critics Say It’s ‘Offensive’ [WATCH]

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San Diego County officials are facing criticism after internal emails and county documents revealed that the county’s America 250 Fourth of July celebration was reshaped with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements that critics say shifted the focus away from commemorating the nation’s founding, as reported by Fox News.

The event, originally proposed as a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, is scheduled to take place at Waterfront Park in the San Diego area.

According to county planning documents and internal emails obtained by Fox News Digital, organizers also faced funding challenges after at least one sponsor declined to participate because of newly required DEI commitments.

The celebration’s program includes a tribal blessing, a land acknowledgment, and nearly two hours of community-story presentations highlighting what organizers describe as historically underserved populations.

According to an internal county “run of show” obtained by Fox News Digital, guests will first hear a “Tribal Intimate blessing welcoming to land,” followed by a “Welcoming and Land Acknowledgment” led by the event emcee.

The program then continues with a “Tribal Invocation,” the Black national anthem, the U.S. national anthem, and community-story presentations focused on local tribal communities, Latino communities, Asian American communities, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, LGBT communities, and Black and African communities.

The event will also include music, food trucks, booths, and other cultural presentations before concluding with closing remarks and a fireworks display.

Bill Wells, mayor of the City of El Cajon in San Diego County, criticized the direction of the event and argued that the nation’s founding had been pushed aside.

“I have an alternative plan: 1. Acknowledge America and its greatness. 2. Celebrate with fireworks and the American National Anthem,” Wells posted on X alongside a copy of the planned event schedule.

In comments to Fox News Digital, Wells added, “Independence Day, especially this one, is about celebrating and honoring America. What the county of San Diego has created ignores this in favor of grievance and a sense that our country is not great or worthy of pride. That’s just offensive, especially in light of the fact that they’re using taxpayer money to do so.”

The controversy traces back to actions taken earlier this year by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

In February, Republican San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond introduced a proposal calling for a Fourth of July celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, citing the region’s longstanding connection to the nation’s defense and civic institutions.

The county’s Democratic-controlled Board of Supervisors later approved amendments directing the county’s chief administrative officer to work with the Office of Equity and Racial Justice and the county’s Tribal Liaison.

The revised motion instructed officials to include community engagement involving tribal nations, immigrant communities, LGBT communities, and other historically underserved groups.

Wells also criticized those changes on X.

“Supervisors Desmond and Anderson brought forward a 250th celebration for the whole region. The three Democrats rewrote it, tied it to the county’s ‘equity, inclusion, and racial justice goals,’ and handed planning to the Office of Equity and Racial Justice,” Wells wrote while posting copies of the amended meeting minutes.

Internal county emails reviewed by Fox News Digital also indicate that the event lost a planned $2,500 sponsorship after a prospective donor declined to complete paperwork requiring sponsors to affirm support for the county’s DEI principles and immigrant communities.

County staff members also acknowledged in internal emails that organizers remained thousands of dollars short of the funding needed for a complete stage, lighting, and sound setup.

David McIntosh, president of Club for Growth, criticized the event’s schedule.

“The official government July 4th itinerary of San Diego reads like the opening ceremony of the Democratic Socialists of America convention,” McIntosh said.

Anti-DEI activist Robby Starbuck also objected to the event’s emphasis on underserved populations.

“Democrats are essentially excluding White community members from the Fourth of July,” Starbuck contended in response to the event schedule and its equity-focused programming, describing it as “vile.”

Fox News Digital reported that it contacted San Diego County and the county’s Department of Parks and Recreation for comment regarding the criticism, but did not receive a response.

Brennan Launches Lawsuit to Stop Trump Officials From Disposing Federal Probe Records [WATCH]
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Brennan Launches Lawsuit to Stop Trump Officials From Disposing Federal Probe Records [WATCH]

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Former CIA Director John Brennan has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to require the Trump administration to preserve records connected to ongoing federal investigations involving him, arguing the documents could become important if prosecutors eventually pursue criminal charges, as reported by Breitbart.

The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, asks a court to order the government to maintain emails, calendars, messages, and other official communications tied to the inquiries.

Brennan contends those records may be necessary to determine why the investigations were launched and whether any future prosecution would be based on evidence or political retaliation.

According to the complaint, Brennan believes preserving the records now is necessary because relevant government documents could be deleted or lost before any criminal case reaches a courtroom.

His legal team argues that maintaining the materials would ensure they remain available if questions later arise about how the investigations were conducted.

The lawsuit also cites years of public criticism directed at Brennan by President Donald Trump.

Brennan’s attorneys argue that the president’s repeated comments regarding the former intelligence official demonstrate what they describe as a longstanding effort to punish him for his tenure as CIA director and for his public criticism of Trump.

Brennan’s lawyers argue those circumstances could become significant if prosecutors ultimately decide to seek an indictment.

“To fully consider those motions, the reviewing judge would need to scrutinize the motivations of the Justice Department officials who directed, oversaw, or undertook those actions to determine whether they violated Director Brennan’s rights, and specifically whether they were motivated by a desire to vindictively prosecute him as an act of retribution,” Brennan’s lawyers wrote in the lawsuit.

In addition to requesting preservation of records, the complaint warns that government communications connected to the investigations—including emails, electronic messages, calendars, and other official records—could disappear unless a federal judge orders agencies to retain them.

Brennan’s attorneys argue that those materials may later be necessary to evaluate whether the investigations complied with legal requirements and whether they were handled appropriately.

The lawsuit names President Donald Trump and several senior administration officials as defendants.

Those named include acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones, and Justice Department special counsel Joe diGenova.

The legal action follows a Department of Justice investigation that began after House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan submitted a criminal referral to the DOJ last year.

Jordan alleged that Brennan made false statements to Congress during testimony in 2023 concerning how the U.S. intelligence community prepared its assessment of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.

Brennan has denied those allegations and maintains that the investigation is politically motivated.

According to the lawsuit, prosecutors initially subpoenaed witnesses to testify before a federal grand jury as part of the investigation. Those subpoenas were later withdrawn, and prosecutors instead requested that witnesses participate in voluntary interviews.

Brennan’s lawsuit seeks to ensure that all records related to the federal inquiries remain intact while the investigation continues.

His attorneys argue that preserving those documents now would protect evidence that could become relevant if criminal charges are eventually filed and if Brennan later challenges the basis for the government’s actions in court.

The case centers on whether federal agencies should be required to preserve investigative records before any criminal prosecution has been initiated.

Brennan argues that maintaining those materials is necessary to safeguard information that could be used to examine the government’s decision-making process if the investigation advances further.

Mamdani Tells New Yorkers to Crank Up Thermostats to 78 While People Swelter in Deadly Heat [WATCH]
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Mamdani Tells New Yorkers to Crank Up Thermostats to 78 While People Swelter in Deadly Heat [WATCH]

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is urging residents and businesses to conserve energy as dangerous temperatures grip the Northeast and Midwest ahead of the Independence Day holiday weekend, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

On Wednesday, Mamdani asked New Yorkers to prepare for the extreme heat by creating a personal heat safety plan while also encouraging businesses to raise their thermostats to reduce strain on the city’s electrical grid.

Temperatures are expected to climb into the triple digits across parts of the Midwest and East Coast this week, with heat index values in some locations expected to reach as high as 112 degrees.

“I am asking every New Yorker to make a heat plan before the worst of this weather arrives,” Mamdani said Wednesday.

“The best protection against extreme heat is air conditioning. If you don’t have it at home, know now where you’ll go to stay cool. Check in on your neighbors, especially seniors, and if you see someone outside who appears to be in distress, call 311 so we can get help to them. This administration is using every tool we have to keep New Yorkers safe, but the strongest city is one where neighbors look out for one another.”

The mayor also called on business owners to help reduce electricity demand during the period of extreme heat.

“And to every business owner, please set your thermostats to 78 degrees to alleviate the stress on our grid,” Mamdani told New Yorkers.

The remarks came as the city expanded its response to what officials described as a historic heat wave expected to continue through the July 4 holiday weekend.

According to City Hall, Mamdani released a public service announcement encouraging residents to make a heat plan, check on family members and neighbors, and use the cooling resources available throughout all five boroughs.

City officials said the mayor convened agency leaders earlier this week to coordinate additional emergency measures designed to protect residents during the prolonged period of dangerous temperatures.

The latest actions build upon the city’s Heat Emergency Plan announced earlier in the week.

Among the expanded measures, New York City is extending operating hours at Olympic-sized and intermediate-sized outdoor pools until 8:30 p.m., allowing residents additional evening access to relief from the heat.

The city is also opening eight additional municipal buildings as cooling centers from noon until midnight between July 3 and July 5. Another 10 public library branches will serve as cooling centers throughout the holiday weekend.

Officials also announced an expansion of outreach efforts for vulnerable residents. The city is adding 150 volunteers, increasing its total street outreach workforce to more than 600 people.

In addition to asking businesses to set thermostats at 78 degrees, city officials are encouraging all New Yorkers to conserve electricity during periods of peak energy demand to help reduce stress on the power grid.

NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Christina Farrell emphasized that residents themselves can play a major role in protecting one another during the dangerous weather.

“We have deployed every resource this city has, but our most powerful tool isn’t a forecast or a cooling center. It’s a New Yorker,” Farrell said.

“The neighbor who knocks on the door, the family member who calls to check in, the stranger who stops to help. This holiday week, we are asking every New Yorker to look out for one another so that no one faces this heat alone. Visit nyc.gov/beattheheat or call 311 to find a cooling center near you and get the resources you need to beat the heat.”

The city continues to encourage residents to monitor weather conditions, locate nearby cooling centers if needed, check on elderly neighbors and relatives, and seek air-conditioned spaces during the hottest portions of the day as the heat wave continues through the Independence Day weekend.

Two-Year-Old Boy Found Alive After Six Days Under Venezuelan Earthquake Rubble [WATCH]
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Two-Year-Old Boy Found Alive After Six Days Under Venezuelan Earthquake Rubble [WATCH]

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A 2-year-old boy was rescued alive from beneath the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela on Tuesday, six days after twin earthquakes devastated the country’s northern coast, according to Venezuelan officials.

The rescue marked the only reported recovery of a survivor on the sixth day of search-and-rescue operations.

Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez announced in a Telegram post that Jordanian emergency workers located and rescued the child, identified as Klieber Moran, from a collapsed building in La Guaira, the area hardest hit by last week’s earthquakes.

According to Rodríguez, Moran survived six days trapped beneath the debris before rescuers successfully reached him. He was transported to a hospital for treatment following the rescue.

Jordanian emergency crews have been working alongside international rescue teams since the earthquakes struck, helping search damaged buildings for survivors.

National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez addressed the nation in a televised speech on Tuesday, saying authorities continue searching for additional survivors despite the passage of nearly a week since the disaster.

“We ⁠must hold onto the hope of continuing to find people alive beneath the rubble,” Jorge said. “Early this morning, a 2-year-old boy was rescued and is currently receiving care at a health ⁠center in Caracas.”

The earthquakes, measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, struck Venezuela’s northern coast last Wednesday, triggering widespread destruction across several communities and launching one of the country’s largest emergency response efforts in recent years.

Officials reported Tuesday that the death toll had climbed to 1,943 people. More than 10,500 others have been injured as rescue crews continue searching collapsed structures and clearing debris.

The updated casualty figures represent a sharp increase from Monday’s official death toll of 1,719, underscoring the continuing scope of the disaster as recovery operations move forward.

Tuesday’s rescue provided another rare moment of hope during an operation that has largely shifted from rescue efforts to recovery work in many locations.

Earlier in the response, American search-and-rescue teams also located survivors beneath collapsed buildings.

On Saturday, the U.S. State Department released a video showing American rescue personnel pulling a 9-month-old infant alive from the rubble in Venezuela.

The State Department told Fox News Digital that the infant was rescued along with her mother.

According to the rescue team, both the baby and her mother suffered only minor injuries.

“Against impossible odds, hope endures,” the State Department posted on X.

International humanitarian assistance has continued arriving as Venezuela responds to the widespread damage caused by the earthquakes.

On Tuesday, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) delivered 47 metric tons of humanitarian supplies to Venezuela.

According to the United Nations, the shipment included emergency health kits intended to support urgent medical treatment, safe births, newborn care, disease prevention, and treatment.

International search-and-rescue teams also remain deployed throughout the affected areas.

Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams from Virginia, California, and Florida were dispatched to Venezuela on Friday to assist local authorities in searching collapsed buildings for survivors.

La Guaira has remained one of the primary focus areas for emergency crews because of the extensive structural damage caused by the earthquakes.

Jordanian rescue workers have continued operating alongside Venezuelan officials and other international teams as searches continue for anyone who may still be trapped beneath the debris.

Although officials acknowledge that the chances of finding additional survivors diminish with each passing day, rescue operations remained active Tuesday following Moran’s rescue, offering renewed hope to families still awaiting news of missing loved ones.


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