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Woman Arrested After Four Men Stabbed at Packed London Tourist Hotspot [WATCH]
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Woman Arrested After Four Men Stabbed at Packed London Tourist Hotspot [WATCH]

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A woman has been arrested in London after four men were stabbed Wednesday in Covent Garden, one of the city’s busiest tourist draws and a place normally associated with theaters, shopping, restaurants, and crowds of visitors, as reported by The New York Post.

The Metropolitan Police said officers found four male victims with stab wounds after the incident unfolded in the early afternoon on Endell Street, right in the heart of central London.

The men were identified by police as being 34, 39, 42, and 52 years old. All four were treated at the scene before being taken to a major trauma center for further care.

Police said a 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and assault. Investigators also said scissors were recovered at the scene.

Early indications from police suggested the episode was connected to mental health, though authorities have not released a full account of what led to the stabbing spree. That familiar phrase will not exactly reassure ordinary people who simply want to walk through a crowded public place without being slashed.

The London Ambulance Service confirmed that emergency crews treated four patients at the scene. A spokesperson said all four were transported by road to a major trauma center.

Authorities initially reported that three people had been stabbed. Police later issued an update confirming that four people were found with stab wounds.

No further update was provided on the severity of the injuries. The lack of detail left locals and visitors waiting for answers while officers worked behind a significant police cordon.

Covent Garden is one of London’s most recognizable public spaces, drawing families, shoppers, theatergoers, street performers, and tourists throughout the day. An attack in that area immediately raises questions about public safety in places where large numbers of people are packed together.

Police maintained a large presence around the scene after the incident. The cordon served as a stark reminder that even famous tourist districts can turn into crime scenes in a matter of seconds.

The arrest of a lone female suspect may narrow the immediate threat, but it does not erase the concern caused by four people being wounded in a busy public area. Londoners have heard plenty of official language before, yet the basic facts remain grim.

Four men were stabbed, a woman was arrested, and a sharp object was allegedly involved in a place where visitors should be thinking about dinner reservations and sightseeing, not emergency surgery.

The incident comes as major Western cities continue to wrestle with public disorder, street violence, and the challenge of keeping heavily trafficked areas secure. Leaders love to talk about compassion and systems, but the public tends to notice when those systems fail right in front of them.

For now, the Metropolitan Police investigation continues, with the suspect in custody and the victims receiving medical treatment. Residents and tourists will be watching closely for more details, because people deserve more than vague assurances after blood is spilled in the middle of a landmark district.

Police Say Intoxicated Carnival Passenger Allegedly Beat Kids Playing Tag Aboard Ship
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Police Say Intoxicated Carnival Passenger Allegedly Beat Kids Playing Tag Aboard Ship

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A Georgia man is facing child abuse charges after police say a drunken outburst aboard a Carnival cruise ship turned into an attack on children who were simply playing tag in a hallway, as reported by Fox News.

David Lawrence Crosby II, 44, of Surrency, Georgia, was arrested July 27 by the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office on two counts of child abuse, according to booking records.

The alleged incident happened July 26 aboard Carnival Glory, a cruise ship that commonly sails from Port Canaveral in Florida to the Bahamas. What was supposed to be a family vacation apparently took a hard turn into the kind of chaos no parent signs up for when buying cruise tickets.

According to a probable cause affidavit, Crosby was allegedly running down a hallway when he came upon three children who were playing tag. Police say he then struck one child in the face, leaving the child with a bloody lip and head pain.

Authorities said Crosby is also accused of hitting a second child in the stomach. That is a long way from normal rowdy cruise behavior, and exactly the sort of alleged conduct that turns a vacation hallway into a crime scene.

Officials said the incident was captured by the ship’s security camera system. In other words, this was not merely a dispute built on conflicting memories after a long day at sea.

When Crosby was arrested Monday, he told officers he was “heavily intoxicated” and did not remember hitting the children, authorities said. That may explain the behavior, but it certainly does not excuse it.

Carnival Cruise Line told Fox News Digital that its security team “responded immediately” after the alleged incident was reported. For families on board, immediate action is exactly what should happen when children are allegedly attacked by an adult passenger.

“Our security team responded immediately to an incident involving an intoxicated guest aboard Carnival Glory on July 26,” a Carnival spokesperson said.

Carnival said Crosby was kept away from other passengers after the confrontation. The company also made clear that his alleged behavior carried consequences beyond a stern talking to from ship staff.

“The guest was confined to his cabin for the remainder of the voyage, referred to local law enforcement upon arrival in Port Canaveral, assessed a code of conduct violation fee and placed on our Do Not Sail list. We have zero tolerance for this type of behavior.”

That response is the bare minimum passengers should expect from a major cruise line. Families pay to relax, not to wonder whether an allegedly intoxicated stranger is going to barrel down a hallway and put hands on their kids.

Court records show Crosby was released from jail Tuesday after posting $10,000 bond on each count, for a total of $20,000. He appeared in court Wednesday and pleaded not guilty, according to court documents.

Crosby is scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 25. The case now moves into the court system, where prosecutors will have to present the evidence behind the allegations.

Fox News Digital reported that it contacted the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, the public defender’s office and a Georgia business linked to Crosby for comment. The business answering machine reportedly said it was closed as of Tuesday, the same day Crosby was released from jail, because of a “family emergency.”

Cruise ships are floating cities, and like any city, they need rules that are enforced. If the allegations are proven, this case is a reminder that alcohol, bad judgment, and a captive vacation crowd can become a very ugly combination fast.

Steve Hilton Says California Economy Faces Total Collapse Under Insane Billionaire Tax [WATCH]
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Steve Hilton Says California Economy Faces Total Collapse Under Insane Billionaire Tax [WATCH]

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California Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is warning that the Golden State is flirting with another self-inflicted economic disaster, this time through a proposed billionaire tax that he says could drive even more wealth, jobs, and investment out of California, as reported by Fox Business.

The proposal, backed by the California Democratic Party and set for the 2026 ballot, would target the wealthiest residents in a state already famous for sky-high costs, punishing taxes and a political class that never seems to run out of ways to chase people away.

Hilton joined FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo on “Mornings with Maria” to hammer the plan, arguing that even the threat of the new tax has already done real damage. In a state where Democrats treat private success like a government revenue stream, that warning is not exactly hard to believe.

“It’s already cost California billions of dollars in lost tax revenue because of the amount of wealth that’s already left the state,” Hilton said.

“Just because of the threat of this insane tax.”

Supporters of the measure claim that California’s richest residents should pay more, which is the usual left-wing script whenever Sacramento runs out of other people’s money. Opponents say the state is already overtaxed, overregulated and increasingly uncompetitive, especially compared with states like Texas and Florida.

Hilton argued that California’s highest earners already pay a large share of the state’s income taxes. His point was simple: squeezing them harder will not magically fix schools, roads, homelessness or crime if the same political class keeps wasting the money.

That is the part Sacramento Democrats never want to discuss. California collects enormous revenue, spends billions on grand promises and still manages to produce tent cities, unaffordable housing, crushing energy prices and a steady stream of moving trucks headed east.

Hilton has also blasted the state’s homelessness crisis as a “total failure of the ruling class” under Gov. Gavin Newsom. He pointed to the billions already spent while places like Skid Row remain national symbols of government incompetence wrapped in progressive talking points.

The billionaire tax fight is only one piece of a broader economic problem, according to Hilton. He said rising labor costs, expensive energy and layers of regulation are making it harder for employers to stay open and harder for families to afford ordinary life.

Hilton said repeated minimum wage hikes create “a kind of doom loop” for businesses. Owners face higher costs, pass those costs to consumers, reduce hiring, automate jobs or decide that California simply is not worth the headache anymore.

That warning comes as California has already lost its Fortune 500 crown to Texas, a stunning reminder that companies can read balance sheets even if Sacramento politicians prefer slogans. When employers leave, jobs, tax revenue and opportunity leave with them.

“If we don’t face up to the reality, California’s economy is going to absolutely collapse,” Hilton said.

His alternative is not complicated. Hilton said California should lower taxes, cut government spending and reduce regulations so employers have a reason to invest, hire and expand in the state instead of escaping it.

That message runs directly against the dominant Sacramento worldview, where every problem somehow requires another tax, another mandate or another expensive program run by the same officials who created the mess. For voters tired of watching California squander its natural advantages, Hilton is betting that common sense still has a constituency.

The political question is whether Californians will keep rewarding the one-party machine that presided over the decline, or finally demand a different course. If the billionaire tax moves forward, the state may discover once again that wealth is mobile, businesses have options, and productive people do not exist merely to fund Sacramento’s latest fantasy.

Mamdani Scraps ID Checks as Illegals Get Taxpayer Grocery Giveaway [WATCH]
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Mamdani Scraps ID Checks as Illegals Get Taxpayer Grocery Giveaway [WATCH]

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has managed to turn a socialist grocery experiment into an even bigger invitation for abuse. His new promise is simple enough and reckless enough: no identification, no residency check, no income verification, and apparently no concern for the people forced to pay for it, as reported by Red State.

The plan involves taxpayer-financed grocery stores, one in each borough, selling food at discounts around 30 percent. That may sound like a progressive daydream on a campaign flyer, but in the real world it means government retail losses landing squarely on residents who already get squeezed from every direction.

Earlier, one of Mamdani’s own officials suggested a library card-style system to make sure the benefits were aimed at actual New Yorkers. Jeanny Pak, interim president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, floated the idea as a way to manage who was buying and keep the program focused on everyday residents.

That suggestion created immediate backlash because it exposed the absurdity at the heart of the left’s position on identification. Democrats have spent years claiming ID requirements are somehow oppressive, yet one of their own city programs was already drifting toward checking eligibility.

Mamdani then rushed to assure the progressive faithful that nobody would be asked for identification at his city-run grocery stores. The message was clear: if you can walk through the door, you can enjoy the discount while New York taxpayers pick up the tab.

City Hall made the policy plain in a statement to the New York Post. “NYC Grocery stores will be open to everyone. There will be no system to verify identity, residency, or income, and no one will be asked to show ID to shop,” a representative said.

So there it is. New Yorkers pay for the program, but tourists, illegal aliens, commuters, and anyone else who happens to wander in can take advantage of the subsidized prices.

Naturally, some media voices tried to frame conservative criticism as a manufactured “MAGA uproar” rather than a basic objection to hypocrisy and bad economics. That little narrative trick may work in liberal newsrooms, but it does not change what the city is actually doing.

The original concern was never imaginary. If the city checks ID, the left gets caught admitting identification is not racist when government benefits are involved, and if the city refuses to check ID, the program becomes a free-for-all paid for by residents.

Mamdani chose the free-for-all. That may satisfy the activist class for about five minutes, but it leaves working New Yorkers stuck financing a discount grocery scheme that is not limited to them, not targeted by income, and not protected from obvious abuse.

The economic problems are not exactly hidden. When government promises 30 percent discounts without basic controls, demand rises, losses pile up, and taxpayers are dragged back to the register to cover the difference.

There is also the very predictable risk of bulk buying and resale. If prices are artificially low and no one verifies eligibility, opportunists can buy large quantities and move those goods elsewhere while neighborhood families face empty shelves.

Local bodegas and private grocery stores will also take a hit. They have to pay rent, meet payroll, manage inventory, and survive on real margins while City Hall plays retail king with other people’s money.

When the deficits arrive, the political class will almost certainly demand more funding rather than admit the concept was flawed from the start. That is the usual big government routine: break the market, blame greed, then ask taxpayers for another check.

This comes as Mamdani’s broader agenda threatens to push high-earning residents and job creators out of the city, with estimates pointing to an $11 billion cost. For a city already battling crime, high prices, and a battered quality of life, this is not reform. It is an expensive lesson in left-wing fantasy economics.

Cori Bush Humiliated as Squad Comeback Bid Implodes in Missouri Primary [WATCH]
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Cori Bush Humiliated as Squad Comeback Bid Implodes in Missouri Primary [WATCH]

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Former Rep. Cori Bush watched her attempted political comeback collapse Tuesday night, as Rep. Wesley Bell easily defeated her in the Democratic primary for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, as reported by Trending Politics News.

The race was called within roughly 20 minutes of polls closing, with Decision Desk HQ and the Associated Press both declaring Bell the winner before the suspense had much time to pretend it existed.

Early returns showed Bell dominating the field with about 70.7 percent of the vote, while Bush trailed far behind at 25.8 percent with an estimated 31 percent of ballots counted.

Partial results from St. Louis County were even rougher for Bush, showing Bell with a wider advantage as the night began to take shape. Other candidates, including Alissa Murphy, Carl Harris Sr., and Carl Henderson, took only small shares of the vote.

The result marks a stinging rejection of Bush’s attempt to reclaim the seat she once held from January 2021 through January 2025. For a former member of the Squad, it was not exactly the triumphant return her allies had hoped to sell.

Bush first entered Congress after defeating longtime Democratic incumbent William Lacy Clay in the 2020 primary. Her win was celebrated by the progressive activist class as another victory for the far left wing that had already been reshaping Democratic politics in Washington.

Once in Congress, Bush served on the House Judiciary Committee and the Committee on Oversight and Reform, later known as Oversight and Accountability. She quickly became associated with the Squad, the group of hard-left House Democrats known for turning activist slogans into congressional talking points.

Bell first defeated Bush in the 2024 Democratic primary, when he was still serving as St. Louis County prosecuting attorney. In that race, Bell earned 51.12 percent of the vote, totaling 63,521 votes, while Bush received 45.65 percent, totaling 56,723 votes.

That earlier matchup was defined by massive outside spending, especially from groups focused on Israel policy. The United Democracy Project, a super PAC affiliated with the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, spent roughly $8.5 million to $9.3 million backing Bell or opposing Bush.

The contest became one of the most expensive House primaries on record, and Bush’s critics argued that her positions on Israel and other left-wing priorities had made her vulnerable. Her supporters blamed outside money, because naturally the progressive answer to losing an election is often to insist the voters were somehow not the real story.

Bush launched her comeback bid in October 2025, setting up a rematch with Bell and hoping to prove her political brand still had power in St. Louis. Instead, the early numbers suggested Bell was on track for a margin far larger than the one he posted in 2024.

Her campaign leaned heavily into familiar left-wing causes, including abolishing ICE and cutting the Pentagon. Those positions may thrill the activist seminar crowd, but they did not appear to produce a winning coalition in this heavily Democratic district.

Bush did pick up support from major progressive figures, including Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. That endorsement brought national attention, though apparently not enough votes to keep her comeback from crashing into the pavement.

Bell, meanwhile, enjoyed support from House Democratic leadership, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, along with the Congressional Black Caucus. He campaigned on his work in Congress, including efforts tied to disaster recovery after a tornado affected the St. Louis area in 2025.

Outside groups aligned with pro-Israel positions also supported Bell again, though at lower levels than in the 2024 contest. Even with less outside spending, Bell’s commanding lead showed that Bush’s problems with voters were not simply a matter of campaign finance complaints.

Missouri’s 1st District includes St. Louis and parts of St. Louis County, and it leans heavily Democratic. That means Bell’s primary victory makes another term in November all but certain.

For Bush, Tuesday night delivered a blunt political verdict. The Squad brand may still excite cable news panels and online activists, but in this Missouri rematch, voters chose the incumbent and left Bush’s comeback bid in pieces.

Minnesota Senator Launches Sharia Free Caucus and Rips Imported Failures [WATCH]
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Minnesota Senator Launches Sharia Free Caucus and Rips Imported Failures [WATCH]

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Minnesota Republican state Sen. Michael Holmstrom is putting a hard marker down in a state where the political class often treats basic assimilation as some kind of taboo subject, as reported by The Post Millennial.

Holmstrom, a first-term senator, announced the creation of a new anti-Sharia law caucus in the Minnesota State Senate, aimed at keeping the state court system firmly grounded in American constitutional law.

The launch date was not picked at random. Holmstrom chose August 1 because it marks the anniversary of the 1801 battle involving the U.S. Navy and Islamic Barbary pirates, who enslaved Americans and demanded payments from American ships.

For a country that once fought pirates to defend American citizens and commerce, the symbolism was not subtle. Holmstrom is making the case that America should not apologize for defending its legal system, its liberties, or its national identity.

“Around the world, governments have invoked Sharia law to justify atrocities,” Holmstrom said.

“Women have been denied equal rights, religious minorities have been persecuted, apostasy and blasphemy have been punished, child marriage and rape have been tolerated or justified, and in some places, slavery has been justified under the guise of religious authority.”

That is the sort of statement that makes the usual professional offense takers reach for the smelling salts. Still, it is also a blunt description of realities many Americans have watched unfold overseas while elites pretend the issue is merely a misunderstanding.

Holmstrom said such practices have no place in a state court system that is supposed to answer to the Constitution, not foreign religious codes or imported political doctrines.

“Those practices are fundamentally incompatible with the principles that define America: equal justice under the law, individual liberty, and the inherent dignity of every person,” he continued.

“Minnesotans had very little say in the importation of this third-world political ideology. We can, however, now ensure that our judicial system remains firmly rooted in American constitutional law.”

The senator also drew a bright line between religious liberty and a refusal to assimilate. He said he does not expect immigrants from Islamic nations to abandon their faith, but he does expect them to embrace the American constitutional order.

“Assimilation is not oppression. It is the foundation of a united nation. You do not strengthen America by importing the failures of the nation you left behind. Rather, you strengthen America by embracing our constitutional system that provides the values and freedoms we all share. That is the vision of this Sharia Free Minnesota Caucus.”

That argument is likely to resonate with voters who are tired of being told that national standards are somehow rude. America has long welcomed immigrants, but the bargain has always included loyalty to the Constitution and respect for the laws that protect everyone equally.

Members of the Minnesota caucus have not yet been publicly announced. Holmstrom told Alpha News that the board is still being organized and that more details will be shared later.

He said the caucus “will work to advance legislation that ensures Minnesota courts recognize one supreme legal authority, the Minnesota Constitution and the Constitution of the United States.”

That mission mirrors a national effort already underway in Congress. Rep. Chip Roy founded the Sharia Free American Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2025 to oppose any effort to embed Sharia law in American government.

“Under Sharia law, there is no freedom of speech, religion, or women’s rights. Europe should be a wake-up call to America, showing what the spread of Sharia law looks like,” Roy said in a December 2025 press release.

“America’s immigration system must brace to take on this battle, not only to preserve our constitutional republic but to take charge in the spiritual warfare and defend our Judeo-Christian values.”

Roy’s warning reflects a growing concern among conservatives who have watched European governments struggle with parallel legal expectations, failed integration, and rising pressure against free speech. The American left, naturally, tends to label these concerns as bigotry rather than answer the actual policy question.

Holmstrom’s caucus is entering that fight at the state level, where courts, schools, local governments, and communities often feel the pressure first. The debate is not about punishing faith, but about making sure no religious or foreign legal system outranks the Constitution.

For Minnesota voters who still believe equal justice means one law for everyone, the new caucus offers a clear message. America does not need imported legal failures dressed up as diversity, and Minnesota courts should never be confused about whose law comes first.

Michigan Democrats Stunned as El Sayed Senate Fight Turns into Nail Biter [WATCH]
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Michigan Democrats Stunned as El Sayed Senate Fight Turns into Nail Biter [WATCH]

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Michigan reminded the political class Tuesday night why it remains one of the most unpredictable battlegrounds in America, and why Democratic dreams of a smooth far-left coronation can still run straight into voter reality, as reported by the New York Post.

Dr. Abdul El Sayed entered the Democratic Senate primary with the kind of polling advantage that makes consultants practice their victory speeches early. Instead, Rep. Haley Stevens turned the contest into a real fight, forcing the progressive favorite into a tense finish that looked nothing like the glide path his supporters had imagined.

The race had been framed by El Sayed allies as a defining test for the Democratic Party, a showdown over whether its activist wing could prove it was more than a noisy internet movement. The left wanted Michigan to validate its claim that socialist flavored politics can win outside friendly urban pockets.

El Sayed Flaunts Pastor Backing Despite Farrakhan Praise and Termite Slur Firestorm

That case looked a lot shakier as returns came in. Despite several polls showing El Sayed ahead by double digits, his lead had narrowed to roughly two percentage points when he addressed supporters, and it was still shrinking.

“I wish I could tell you that I was declaring victory right about now. Turns out it takes a long time to count votes in Michigan,” he said. “Right now we are on track to outvote the historical numbers that we should expect.”

For a candidate whose fans talked as if the future of Democratic politics had already arrived, the tone sounded less like a victory lap and more like a man watching the scoreboard with clenched teeth. Michigan Democrats, it turns out, were not all eager to sign up for the revolution.

El Sayed tried to cast the contest in sweeping terms, rejecting the idea that Michigan is divided between left and center.

“We are not a purple state; we are a state in need of a movement to take our politics back.”

He also pushed back on questions about ideology and whether voters might see him as too far left.

That argument might thrill the activist class, but swing state voters have a way of complicating tidy narratives. Michigan has not been a sandbox for ideological experiments, and Republicans are surely watching every Democratic fracture with interest.

El Sayed also noted that nearly $80 million had been spent in the primary and said he had been outspent 12 to 1. He leaned into an underdog message, again saying, “Right now we are on track to outvote the historical numbers that we should expect.”

Then came the unity pitch, a familiar Democratic ritual after a bruising fight between the party’s factions. “There is so much more that unites us. However much we might disagree with our Democratic opponent, there is so much more that unites us than divides us,” he said.

Republican Mike Rogers told The Post that he expected whoever emerged from the Democratic primary to face coalition problems. Rogers tied that kind of internal party friction to his own 2024 Senate loss, suggesting the eventual nominee may inherit a messy alliance rather than a united army.

Stevens, meanwhile, appeared before her supporters sounding upbeat and confident. “I know it’s been an exciting night. I know it’s been a long night because that’s the Michigan way,” she told them.

She did not pretend the race was anything other than close. “We knew that this was going to be a close race, and that’s exactly what we’ve got.” Then she added, “But friends, I am feeling good about this race.”

The broader primary map gave Democrats plenty to argue about. In Missouri, Cori Bush was crushed in her attempted comeback against Rep. Wesley Bell, a result that punctured the favorite left-wing storyline that pro-Israel Democrats are doomed at the ballot box.

Michigan offered its own mixed bag. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a member of the Squad, easily secured her nomination, while in the 1st Congressional District, Callie Barr defeated democratic socialist Kyle Blomquist.

In the 7th Congressional District, Bernie Sanders-backed William Lawrence scored a win in one of the most competitive districts in the country. That result will likely encourage progressives who are eager to claim their brand still travels.

The 14th District delivered another test, with Democratic Socialists of America-backed Donavan McKinney locked in a race that was too close to call against incumbent Rep. Shri Thanedar.

For Democrats, the night exposed a party still wrestling with its own identity crisis. For Republicans, it offered a useful reminder that the left’s loudest voices do not always speak for the voters Democrats need most in November.

Historian Torches Smithsonian for Turning American History Into Activist Sermon After Decade Away [WATCH]
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Historian Torches Smithsonian for Turning American History Into Activist Sermon After Decade Away [WATCH]

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Dr. Jody Edward Ginn, a historian and museum professional, says the Smithsonian has wandered far from its old mission of educating Americans and has marched straight into the familiar swamp of political activism, as reported by Fox News.

After visiting the National Museum of American History for the first time in more than a decade, Ginn told Fox News Digital that the institution no longer feels like the place he remembered from 2012.

“It’s a completely different place than when I was there in 2012,” Ginn said, describing a museum that he believes now pushes visitors toward a preferred political conclusion rather than allowing history to speak for itself.

“Its mission is clearly exactly what they changed it to be. It is a museum for activism. They use history, but that’s kind of the problem. You know, scholars of history, and I don’t consider these folks scholars anymore. They’re activists.”

Ginn said he made the trip from Texas after reading a Domestic Policy Council report from the Trump administration that accused the Smithsonian and the National Museum of American History of failing to present the American story “in a way that is inspiring, unifying, and worthy of our great republic.”

That criticism has been building for some time among conservatives, who have watched major cultural institutions turn from shared civic education into sermon halls for the activist left, usually with taxpayers still expected to foot the bill.

“From the moment I walked in, it’s a very different experience,” Ginn said. “Now, I wasn’t totally shocked by this because I’ve been watching this evolution in my field for over a decade.”

As Ginn moved through the exhibits, he said the museum appeared less interested in giving Americans context and more interested in nudging them toward activism. In other words, visitors are not simply learning history; they are being recruited into a worldview.

He said the institution now seeks to “specifically direct” visitors “to action” instead of giving them the information needed to “make their own decisions.” That is a serious charge for a museum carrying the Smithsonian name.

“It became this goal, their own stated goal, to turn museums from institutions of education, of public education, into institutions to encourage activism, which could also be said to indoctrinate.”

Ginn said some exhibits contained “factually incorrect information,” but he argued the bigger problem is the selective storytelling. A museum does not have to lie outright if it can simply leave out everything inconvenient.

“The biggest problem is in what they leave out,” he said.

He also criticized what he described as “graphic” and sexually explicit content in exhibits open to children and families. For parents who thought a national history museum might be a safe place for a family visit, that is quite the modern surprise package.

“These are geared towards all ages,” Ginn said.

“Why would you do that? All of that’s out of sync with what museums were just a few years ago.”

Concerns about the museum were also raised during a House hearing last month, where lawmakers questioned Smithsonian National Museum of American History Director Anthea Hartig about controversial exhibits and the institution’s broader direction.

Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee pressed Hartig about an exhibit titled “Illegal to Be You: Gay History Beyond Stonewall,” saying, “You have pictures of bondage, you have some overtly sexual things up there, you have transgender folks.”

Lawmakers also examined the 2017 MASS Action Toolkit, a guide for museum professionals that referenced Ferguson, Missouri, Black Lives Matter protests, and described “objectivity” as a feature of “white supremacy culture.”

That particular idea has become a favorite in elite activist circles, where even basic standards of fairness and evidence can apparently be rebranded as oppression when they interfere with the preferred narrative.

Reflecting on Hartig’s testimony, Ginn said it was “very disappointing” and did not amount to “a scholarly presentation whatsoever.”

“If that’s the kind of museum you’ve been approved to run, then just own it,” Ginn said.

“Don’t say you’re being unbiased when it’s really evident.”

Ginn also objected to Hartig’s claim that the museum has not chosen sides. He argued that the revised mission statement altered the purpose of the institution in a meaningful and revealing way.

During a 2024 presentation to undergraduate and graduate history students, Hartig said the museum removed the mention of “American history” from its mission statement because it was “hard to get out of the ‘America First’ mentality.”

For Ginn, that comment tells Americans plenty about the mindset guiding the museum. A National Museum of American History that seems uncomfortable with American history is not exactly a small management issue.

“It is my opinion as a public historian that the mission we’ve always had is to educate the public and provide scholarly information,” he said. “To me, that’s what the National Museum of American History should be.”

Ginn said he is “not hopeful” the institution can change without a major effort to replace current staff with people committed to scholarship rather than politics.

“These people have bought into it, hook, line and sinker,” he said.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Smithsonian for comment. For now, the debate continues over whether one of America’s most prominent museum systems will return to teaching history or keep dressing up activism as education.

Violent Hospital Patient Picked the Wrong Nurse to Attack [WATCH]
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Violent Hospital Patient Picked the Wrong Nurse to Attack [WATCH]

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CCTV footage showing an Australian Army nurse using his Jiu-Jitsu training to restrain a violent patient has gone viral after the nurse released the video to raise awareness about workplace violence faced by healthcare workers.

The incident occurred in 2024 at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in Queensland, Australia. Registered nurse Daniel Nelson posted the surveillance footage this week, saying he wanted to highlight the dangers medical staff face when dealing with aggressive patients in emergency departments.

According to Nelson, the confrontation began after a patient became disruptive inside the hospital’s emergency department.

“The patient had been verbally abusing staff, spitting on the floor, and behaving aggressively,” Nelson said.

After hospital staff instructed the man to leave, Nelson escorted him outside the emergency department.

“After being asked to leave, I escorted him outside,” Nelson said.

The situation escalated once they reached the exterior of the hospital. According to Nelson, the patient suddenly turned violent in an apparent attempt to force his way back inside.

“Somewhere along the way, he decided assaulting the nurse was a good idea,” Nelson said.

CCTV footage shows the patient rushing toward the entrance while throwing multiple punches at Nelson. The nurse immediately responded by grabbing the man, taking him to the ground with a throw, and securing him in a headlock to prevent the confrontation from continuing.

Nelson maintained control of the patient until hospital security officers arrived and took over.

The nurse later explained that he decided to make the footage public because he believes the incident demonstrates the risks healthcare workers face every day, particularly those who may not have the physical size or training to defend themselves.

“What if he’d picked a nurse half my size? A new graduate? A student? Someone who simply couldn’t defend themselves?” Nelson said.

According to an Australian outlet, Nelson serves as a registered nurse with the Australian Army in addition to his work in the healthcare system.

The video quickly attracted widespread attention after being posted online, surpassing 1.5 million views in less than 24 hours as viewers reacted to the confrontation and Nelson’s decision to speak publicly about violence against medical staff.

The footage captures only a brief portion of the incident, showing the patient attempting to rush past Nelson before throwing several punches. Nelson then uses his grappling skills to bring the man to the ground, where he restrains him without striking him as security personnel respond.

The case later proceeded through Australia’s legal system.

The patient pleaded guilty to one count of common assault. The court imposed a $450 fine following the guilty plea.

Nelson said his goal in releasing the video was not to revisit the incident itself but to encourage greater attention to the safety challenges nurses and other healthcare workers encounter while caring for patients.

Violence against medical personnel has become an increasing concern for hospitals in many countries, particularly in emergency departments where staff frequently interact with intoxicated, combative, or otherwise aggressive individuals.

Nelson said the incident raises broader questions about protecting frontline healthcare workers who may find themselves confronting dangerous situations without the ability to physically defend themselves.

By sharing the footage, Nelson said he hopes more attention will be given to the risks faced by nurses on the job and to the importance of ensuring hospital employees have the resources and protection needed when dealing with violent patients.

The video continues to circulate online following its release, drawing millions of views and renewed discussion about workplace safety in healthcare settings.

Todd Blanche Clears Senate Hurdle as Republicans Warn Trump Deal May Still Implode [WATCH]
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Todd Blanche Clears Senate Hurdle as Republicans Warn Trump Deal May Still Implode [WATCH]

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President Donald Trump’s choice to take permanent control of the Justice Department made it through a critical Senate test Tuesday, but nobody in Washington should confuse survival with smooth sailing, as reported by Fox News.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 12 to 10 vote after a weekend agreement with key Republican skeptics, sending the nomination to the full Senate for what could be a much tighter fight.

The drama centered on Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and John Cornyn of Texas, who had been holding out over major concerns tied to Blanche’s handling of a controversial IRS settlement involving Trump and his family.

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Their deal requires the permanent rescission of the nearly $2 billion anti-weaponization fund and narrows the audit immunity language that had raised eyebrows among Republicans who were not thrilled about handing Democrats an easy talking point.

Tillis said the fund issue appeared settled, telling Fox News Digital, “we’ve got enough data in the record to know it’s rescinded.” He added, “Other people are asking about the audit component, but it’s another area where I put a lot of faith in John Cornyn.”

Cornyn argued that the audit protections had been tightened enough to earn his support. He said, “I think that he believes that we’re at a place where it’s narrowly defined,” adding that the language is retrospective and “it is not prospective.”

That was enough for Cornyn and Tillis, but not everyone is convinced the White House will stay boxed in by a Senate handshake. In this town, after all, an agreement can age about as well as a campaign promise once the cameras leave.

Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana put the concern bluntly, saying Trump “could renege on their agreement.” He continued, “I’m not saying he will or he won’t, what’s stopping the president from doing anything? But it was important to Cornyn and important to Tillis.”

Kennedy also said, “And I’m glad they got cooperation from, finally, from DOJ. And I think I’ve heard some other senators who have grumbled a little bit about not voting for Blanche, but I think they will. He’ll be confirmed.”

Democrats, naturally, are trying to turn the deal into a political cudgel, with Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut claiming Cornyn and Tillis did not secure anything meaningful. That is rich coming from a party that spent years cheering on federal machinery whenever it was aimed at conservatives.

Still, Blanche is not out of danger. With Sen. Mitch McConnell away from Washington while recovering from a fall at his D.C. home, Republicans have very little room for defections on the Senate floor.

Blanche can currently lose only two Republican votes if Democrats stay united against him, which is a safe bet since resisting Trump remains their favorite substitute for governing. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, John Curtis, and Bill Cassidy have not fully committed.

Murkowski told reporters she wants “to find out a little bit more about the negotiations,” before deciding where she lands. Her caution adds another wrinkle for Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who is trying to move nominees before lawmakers flee Washington for the August break.

Thune made clear he wants to advance Blanche as quickly as possible if the nomination comes out of committee. “Ideally, we’d like to get him done, and particularly if he comes out, which looks like he now will, affirmatively out of the committee,” he said.

He added, “Then I’d like to figure out a way, a path forward to get him done.” That path exists, but it is narrow, and it runs through a Republican conference that has already shown it is willing to make the White House sweat.

For Blanche, the committee vote was a major win, but not a coronation. The next round will test whether GOP skeptics trust the deal, whether Trump sticks with it, and whether Senate Republicans can keep their own side from turning a confirmation fight into another Beltway circus.


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