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Brandon Gill Serves Up a Brutal Congressional Beatdown to Smithsonian Director’s Face
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Brandon Gill Serves Up a Brutal Congressional Beatdown to Smithsonian Director’s Face

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The House Oversight Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) held a hearing Tuesday titled “Rewriting American History: Examining the Smithsonian’s Efforts to Reshape the Past,” focusing on exhibits and educational materials at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, as reported by Red State.

The hearing followed the release of a 162-page report by the White House Domestic Policy Council on July 4 that criticized the museum’s presentation of American history and alleged that political ideology had influenced exhibits and programming.

During the hearing, Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, questioned Dr. Anthea Hartig, director of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, about several museum initiatives, including a “Mass Action Tool Kit” that had been promoted during her tenure.

Gill repeatedly questioned Hartig about the museum’s exhibits, educational resources, and mission, while Hartig responded to members’ questions throughout the hearing.

The White House report identified four principal findings regarding the museum’s presentation of American history:

NMAH Fails to Substantively Present America’s Founders and Founding.
NMAH Has “Problematized” the 250th Anniversary of America’s Founding.
NMAH Removed “American History” from Its Mission Statement to “Get Out of the ‘America First’ Mentality.”
NMAH Has Abandoned Historical Scholarship for Political Activism.

The report also criticized exhibits and programming related to race, immigration and gender identity, concluding that there had been what it described as “ideological capture at the museum.”

According to the report, the concerns extend beyond individual exhibits and reflect broader questions about how American history is presented at one of the nation’s largest museums.

“The serious concerns raised in this report are not about a few exhibits or a few controversial labels. They concern whether America’s premier history museum still presents America as a coherent nation and heritage worth teaching with gratitude and honesty. The Museum can broaden the story without dissolving the story. It can and should acknowledge slavery, injustice, mistreatment of Native peoples, and other grave wrongs without encouraging citizens to view their country mainly through suspicion, resentment, and division. But that is not what the National Museum of American History is doing. As it stands today, it would benefit most Americans, especially parents bringing their children for a tour, if the Smithsonian’s flagship history museum had a label at every entrance that reads: ‘Warning: the exhibits in this museum were prepared by people who don’t want you to love your country.'”

The report continued by arguing that the museum’s approach has implications beyond its exhibits.

“The findings of this report matter beyond the museum world. Not all Americans follow academic theories or curatorial fashions, but they do understand when a revered public institution has traded settled truths and basic history for political activism and division. They do notice when the heroes, principles, and events that formed the country are pushed to the margins. They notice when their children are introduced to inappropriate sexual and ideological content under the guise of civic education. And they object when their children and grandchildren are being indoctrinated to regard their country primarily as a source of oppression and unresolved grievance.”

The hearing comes after actions taken by the Trump administration regarding federal museums and historical institutions.

In March 2025, President Donald Trump signed the executive order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.”

The order stated that “museums in our Nation’s capital should be places where individuals go to learn — not to be subjected to ideological indoctrination or divisive narratives that distort our shared history.”

The executive order also included a section titled “Saving Our Smithsonian,” directing the vice president, in consultation with White House officials, to work through the Smithsonian Board of Regents to implement the administration’s policies.

The order called for efforts to remove what it described as improper ideology from Smithsonian museums, education and research centers and the National Zoo, while recommending additional actions if necessary.

Several months later, the administration directed a comprehensive review of Smithsonian museums ahead of events commemorating America’s 250th anniversary.

Tuesday’s hearing marked the latest stage in congressional oversight of the Smithsonian Institution as lawmakers continue examining how American history is presented in federally supported museums and educational programs.

The hearing also highlighted the broader debate over historical interpretation, museum exhibits and the role of public institutions in presenting the nation’s history.

Tom Homan Chokes Up Over Growing Dangers Facing ICE Agents and Their Families [WATCH]
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Tom Homan Chokes Up Over Growing Dangers Facing ICE Agents and Their Families [WATCH]

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White House border czar Tom Homan spoke about the safety of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a recent interview, becoming emotional as he described what he said are increasing threats directed at officers and their families, as reported by Trending Politics News.

Speaking about the challenges facing immigration enforcement personnel, Homan said ICE agents are not only federal law enforcement officers but also parents and family members whose personal lives have been affected by their work.

“You know, guys, ICE agents are mom and dads, too,” Homan said.

“They don’t hang their heart on a hook every day to do this job. And it’s just not attacking the ICE agents, it’s attacking their spouses and children, and no one knows that better than me.”

Homan said the threats directed at him have become significant enough that he now requires security protection for routine public activities.

“I can’t even go get a quart of milk at a grocery store without a security detail. Why? Because I’m enforcing laws in this country. It’s pathetic, and it’s disgusting.”

The interview comes as immigration enforcement continues to generate political debate across the country.

According to the report, ICE officers have experienced increased harassment, threats, and confrontations while carrying out enforcement operations.

Administration officials have argued that heightened rhetoric surrounding immigration enforcement has contributed to a more dangerous environment for federal officers.

Homan has consistently said that protecting ICE personnel remains one of his highest priorities while the Trump administration continues to pursue its immigration enforcement policies.

He has stated that agency leadership regularly reviews operational procedures to reduce risks to officers while continuing to enforce federal immigration laws.

Those safety concerns intensified following two recent fatal officer-involved shootings in Maine and Texas. According to the report, ICE temporarily paused most vehicle stops while agency officials reviewed training procedures and operational tactics.

The temporary suspension was intended to determine whether additional safety measures could better protect officers conducting field operations.

During that review period, agency leadership evaluated existing practices and considered whether modifications were necessary before resuming normal operations.

The report stated that the review focused on improving officer safety while maintaining the agency’s enforcement mission.

The Trump administration also announced plans to equip all ICE field offices nationwide with body cameras.

According to Homan, expanding the use of body cameras is intended to increase transparency during enforcement encounters while also providing additional protection for officers by documenting interactions with the public.

The pause in vehicle stops was later lifted after President Donald Trump directed ICE to resume the practice.

Trump Scores Big in Alabama and Georgia but Faces Costly Defeat from Billionaire Challenger

According to the report, the president described traffic stops as an important law enforcement tool for locating and apprehending individuals who are in the country illegally or who are wanted for immigration violations.

Homan has defended the decision to resume vehicle stops while maintaining that officer safety remains central to every enforcement operation.

He has also cited incidents involving doxxing, online harassment, and threats against ICE personnel and their family members as examples of the challenges facing the agency.

As immigration enforcement remains a prominent national issue, administration officials have continued to emphasize both enforcing federal immigration law and implementing measures designed to improve the safety of ICE officers working in communities across the country.

Homan reiterated that the well-being of the agency’s personnel remains a primary consideration as ICE continues its enforcement activities.

Open Air Chaos: Mamdani’s Socialist New York Turns Into Rogue Drug Bazaar [WATCH]
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Open Air Chaos: Mamdani’s Socialist New York Turns Into Rogue Drug Bazaar [WATCH]

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A report published July 20 alleges that an unauthorized open-air marketplace selling prescription medications has emerged in New York City’s Washington Heights neighborhood, where vendors are openly offering a variety of pharmaceuticals without prescriptions or pharmacy oversight, as reported by Townhall.

According to the report, the activity spans approximately a half-mile corridor between West 179th Street and West 183rd Street along St. Nicholas Avenue. Vendors reportedly display medications on folding tables and sell them directly to pedestrians.

The marketplace is said to include roughly 20 vendors offering prescription drugs packaged in blister packs, bottles, and boxes. Medications reportedly available include antibiotics, pain medications, anti-inflammatory drugs, and treatments for erectile dysfunction.

One vendor quoted in the report was selling sheets of the antibiotic amoxicillin for $5 while providing dosage instructions to customers.

“Is it for an adult? You can take up to three a day until they’re all gone,” the vendor said.

The same vendor also advised, “It’s for phlegm, for the throat. Or one in the morning and one at night.”

A nearby customer expressed confidence in the medication, stating, “Those are really good! They’re powerful stuff. When there’s an infection, it cures it. When I give it to my grandson, I give him three a day!”

According to the report, products available for purchase included amoxicillin, ampicillin, Viagra, Cialis, and Cataclofen Plus.

Prescription medications are generally intended to be dispensed under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals.

Medical experts have long cautioned that taking prescription drugs without proper evaluation can increase the risk of adverse drug interactions, allergic reactions, inappropriate dosing, and other health complications.

They also warn that unnecessary use of antibiotics contributes to antibiotic resistance, making some bacterial infections more difficult to treat.

The reported marketplace prompted widespread reaction on social media, where users debated both the public health implications and broader questions surrounding enforcement.

Author Brian Doherty wrote, “The warmth of collectivism always includes criminality and addiction.”

J.W. de Nashville commented, “For all of the low IQ but high self-confidence New Yorkers, here’s your free healthcare.”

Geiger Capital posted, “Legitimate businesses and restaurants have to spend money on compliance, health inspections, permits, taxes, insurance, legal wages, etc. Meanwhile, illegal immigrants set up shop anywhere they want. No inspections. No regulations. Cash only.…”

Another user identified as bumbadum wrote, “Immigrants operate within an entirely separate legal structure than you.”

Television personality Spencer Pratt also weighed in, writing, “People are commenting on this saying ‘see? Communism always fails’. Nope. Communism always succeeds…in destroying your civilized society. People just don’t understand what the purpose of communism really is.”

Attorney Matt Bramanti questioned where the medications originated, posting, “all this stuff is stolen” before adding, “the policy of the City of New York is that you may steal and sell stolen goods.”

The report did not provide evidence establishing the source of the medications or whether they had been stolen, counterfeit, illegally imported, diverted from legitimate supply chains, or acquired through other means.

The reported activity comes as New York City continues to address illegal street vending and other forms of unauthorized commercial activity in several neighborhoods.

City officials have periodically conducted enforcement operations targeting unlicensed vendors, although the report did not indicate whether any enforcement action had been taken at the Washington Heights location.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has previously spoken about reducing regulatory burdens for businesses and expanding economic opportunity in New York City.

As of July 20, neither the mayor nor his administration had publicly commented on the reported prescription drug marketplace.

The report also stated that, as of July 20, city officials had not announced any arrests, enforcement actions, or criminal investigations related to the alleged prescription drug sales in Washington Heights.

Cuomo Torches New York Democrats for Pushing Socialist Policies Driving Residents South [WATCH]
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Cuomo Torches New York Democrats for Pushing Socialist Policies Driving Residents South [WATCH]

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Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New York risks driving away residents, businesses, and investment if state leaders continue adopting policies that increase taxes on high-income individuals and corporations.

Cuomo made the remarks during an interview with FOX Business, where he discussed New York’s economy, Democratic Party politics, and proposals supported by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Speaking with host Maria Bartiromo, Cuomo argued that government should focus on delivering basic services while creating conditions that encourage businesses and residents to remain in the state.

“Pick up the garbage, fill the potholes, do your job. Bring people to New York, create jobs, don’t demonize corporations. Don’t demonize the rich. Don’t chase people out of New York, which is exactly what [Mamdani] is doing. And you’re seeing the wealth transfer to southern states,” Cuomo said.

One of the policies Cuomo criticized was the proposed pied-à-terre tax announced in April by Mamdani and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.

The proposal would apply an annual tax to luxury second homes valued at $5 million or more.

According to supporters of the proposal, the tax is projected to generate approximately $500 million annually from qualifying out-of-state property owners.

Mamdani has said the revenue would help fund programs including free childcare while also supporting cleaner streets and safer neighborhoods.

Cuomo argued that proposals promising expanded government benefits without identifying sustainable funding sources could create long-term economic challenges.

“Socialism has not worked anywhere on the globe,” Cuomo said.

“Promises of free lunch, free buses, free rent, free everything. There is no such thing as ‘free.’ Someone always pays. This is a dream. This is nirvana. This is utopia, and they’re selling to young people who are buying it. But it’s not going to work. And this socialist movement is the best thing the Republicans have going for them.”

He added, “It is a major problem for the Democrats. And again, I think the energy comes from the anger of Trump, and they’ve misdirected that anger. But it is a real problem for the Democrats, and as I said before, it’s the best thing the Republicans have going for them.”

The interview also addressed population trends in New York. According to the Citizens Budget Commission, New York City experienced a net loss of approximately 114,000 residents during 2025 after more residents left the city than moved into it across all income levels.

Cuomo suggested that tax policy and the broader business climate are contributing factors in residents and companies relocating to lower-tax states in the South.

The former governor also discussed what he described as growing ideological divisions within the Democratic Party.

“The Democratic Party is in the middle of the Civil War, right? And you have moderate mainstream Democrats such as myself, which have been challenged by the far-left extremists,” Cuomo said.

Reflecting on his tenure as governor, Cuomo argued that his legislative record included a number of progressive policies despite criticism from some members of today’s Democratic coalition.

“I’m too moderate for the Democrats, which is ironic, since I had the most progressive record as governor in the United States of America,” Cuomo said while noting his anti-discrimination and minimum wage legislation.

“It’s not about facts. It’s not about merits. It’s about the politics of the moment, and right now, socialism is cool.”

In addition to discussing state politics, Cuomo recently appeared on FOX Business to advocate for blockchain legislation and his work with cryptocurrency exchange OKX, urging Congress to advance the CLARITY Act.

The interview highlighted Cuomo’s views on New York’s economic direction, ongoing debates over taxation, and ideological divisions within the Democratic Party as state leaders continue debating proposals affecting housing, public spending, and economic development.

State Department Report Reveals Deep Cuban Communist Ties Behind Antifa’s Legal Network [WATCH]
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State Department Report Reveals Deep Cuban Communist Ties Behind Antifa’s Legal Network [WATCH]

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A newly released U.S. State Department report examines alleged historical connections between the Cuban government and several American activist organizations, including the National Lawyers Guild (NLG), arguing that Cuba has spent decades cultivating relationships with left-wing political groups in the United States, as reported by The Post Millennial.

The approximately 100-page report, titled “Cuba: The Capital of 21st Century Communism,” was released Monday.

According to the report, Cuba developed a long-term network of relationships with American activists, organizations, and institutions beginning in the decades following the Cuban Revolution.

Among the organizations discussed is the National Lawyers Guild, a nonprofit legal organization founded in 1937.

The report identifies the NLG as an organization that has provided legal assistance to activists associated with Antifa and traces what it describes as historical ties between the Guild and groups sympathetic to the Cuban government.

According to the report, the alleged network includes organizations ranging from the Weather Underground and the Black Panther movement to more recent activist groups involved in demonstrations related to immigration and other political causes.

The State Department report describes the National Lawyers Guild as “one of the most persistently relevant — and insidious — organizations in Cuba’s U.S. network.”

The report also discusses Victor Rabinowitz, an NLG founder and former president, noting that he headed the Fair Play for Cuba Committee before his law firm, which he co-founded with attorney Leonard Boudin, became legal counsel for the Cuban government in the United States in 1960.

The report states that Leonard Boudin was the father of Kathy Boudin, a member of the Weather Underground, and the grandfather of former San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin.

According to the report, historical accounts allege that NLG attorneys provided financial and logistical support to Weather Underground members who were fugitives during the 1970s.

The Weather Underground carried out multiple bombings targeting government buildings, including the U.S. Capitol, the Pentagon, the State Department, police facilities, and courthouses.

The report further alleges that, during the last decade, the National Lawyers Guild became more publicly aligned with activists associated with Antifa as demonstrations expanded during Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

It states that NLG chapters operate at many law schools and that members frequently serve as legal observers during demonstrations.

According to the report, the Guild also organizes legal support for arrested demonstrators, including access to attorneys, bail assistance, and referrals to affiliated legal organizations.

The report notes that the NLG has stated it coordinated legal support for more than 20,000 people arrested during demonstrations that followed the death of George Floyd in 2020.

The State Department also references statements issued by individual NLG chapters and members over the past decade.

It cites a 2017 essay by leaders of the Guild’s San Francisco chapter titled, “We are all antifa,” and references public statements by Guild officials expressing support for Antifa activists.

The report additionally discusses Thomas Jurgens, identified as both an NLG member and Southern Poverty Law Center staff member, who was arrested during protests connected to the “Stop Cop City” movement near Atlanta in 2023.

It also examines the Guild’s response to a federal criminal case involving individuals convicted in connection with the July 4, 2025, attack on the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.

According to the report, the NLG characterized the incident as “a typical pro-immigrant protest” conducted by “community members” and criticized the resulting federal prosecution as “expansive and unchecked state repression.”

Beyond domestic activism, the report alleges that multiple generations of NLG leadership participated in delegations to Cuba organized by organizations aligned with the Cuban government.

It further states that the Guild continues to work with the National Network on Cuba, a coalition that includes more than 60 organizations, including the Democratic Socialists of America, CodePink, and the Communist Party USA.

The report also cites an NLG resolution stating that the organization has “supported the Cuban Revolution since its triumph on January 1, 1959.”

According to the State Department, Cuba’s most significant achievement has been ideological rather than military or economic, arguing that the country developed long-term relationships with American organizations capable of influencing domestic political activism.

The report does not identify any specific enforcement actions or policy initiatives that the federal government intends to pursue in response to its findings.

Victor Davis Hanson Mocks DSA Elites as “Rich, White, and Angry They Can’t Buy a Condo” [WATCH]
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Victor Davis Hanson Mocks DSA Elites as “Rich, White, and Angry They Can’t Buy a Condo” [WATCH]

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Conservative scholar and historian Victor Davis Hanson discussed the rise of candidates affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) during an appearance on Fox News with host Laura Ingraham on July 20, arguing that the movement does not represent a traditional grassroots political coalition, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

During the interview, Hanson said he believes many of the people supporting DSA-backed candidates come from affluent and highly educated backgrounds rather than working-class communities.

He argued that frustration over housing affordability among some young professionals has contributed to support for socialist policies.

Hanson also commented on what he described as an ideological contradiction among some supporters of the movement, saying he found it unusual that many people he characterized as atheists have supported Muslim political candidates.

In addition to discussing the DSA, Hanson criticized what he described as inconsistencies between the economic messaging of some Democratic politicians and their personal lifestyles.

“A lot of urban people think this message is cool because it promises them free stuff. But when you have Ro Khanna attacking capitalism while his wife drives a $200,000 Range Rover, Gavin Newsom living in a $9 million house, and socialist influencers driving Porsches, the hypocrisy becomes impossible to ignore.”

The discussion followed commentary Hanson has published at The Daily Signal, where he has written about changes within the Democratic Party.

During the Fox News interview, Hanson argued that Democratic candidates have at times been presented as middle-class figures despite, in his view, records that differ from those public images.

“Have you noticed this phenomenon of the Democrat-socialist party trying to create fake or false or pseudo middle-class candidates?”

He pointed to the 2024 presidential campaign and referenced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

“We saw it in the 2024 campaign when they put Tim Walz in that position. I mean, we were told that he changes his own oil, that he was in the National Guard.”

Hanson continued by arguing that further scrutiny changed that public perception.

“Of course, they didn’t really do a background check because they thought, ‘Why would we have to? He’s a middle-class, duck-hunting man of the people in Minnesota.’”

He added, “And then, of course, all of that fell apart when he was an elitist, he was a radical leftist, he lied about his military service, his time in Red China, etc., etc.”

Hanson also discussed Texas Democrat James Talarico, suggesting Democrats viewed him as a stronger statewide candidate than Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

“We’re watching a little bit of that with [James] Talarico. They were so desperate to take a Senate seat in Texas that the Left thought, you know, Beto [O’Rourke] came off a little too elitist from a wealthy family. We got now Talarico, and he’s a Christian evangelical man of the people.”

He continued, “So, they leaped at him, and they thought, this guy, not Jasmine Crockett. She’s too extreme, we understand that. But he can get through a socialist agenda because he’s a Texan, and he’s Christian, and he’s an evangelical.”

The interview focused on Hanson’s assessment of the Democratic Party, the role of DSA-backed candidates, and the public image of several Democratic politicians. His remarks were presented as political commentary during his appearance on Fox News.

Elizabeth Warren Throws Weight Behind Radical Michigan Leftist Abdul El Sayed [WATCH]
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Elizabeth Warren Throws Weight Behind Radical Michigan Leftist Abdul El Sayed [WATCH]

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has endorsed Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in the state’s Democratic primary, adding her support to a growing list of progressive lawmakers backing his campaign to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich, as reported by Breitbart.

Warren announced her endorsement on July 20, describing El-Sayed as the candidate best positioned to build a grassroots campaign centered on healthcare reform, campaign finance changes, and organized labor.

El-Sayed has also received endorsements from Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and the United Auto Workers.

In a statement announcing her endorsement, Warren praised El-Sayed’s campaign platform and fundraising approach.

“Abdul is the only candidate in this race not taking corporate money, and he’s fighting to get money out of politics altogether. Abdul studied to be a doctor, and he’s fighting for every single American to have affordable, high-quality healthcare,” Warren said.

She continued, “Abdul has been a card-carrying union member, and he’s fighting for working people. That’s why he’s endorsed by the United Auto Workers, and he’s growing a movement of working people all across Michigan. And that’s why I’m endorsing Abdul. He is the fighter Michigan needs in the Senate.”

Warren also described El-Sayed as the “only candidate in this race who can build the grassroots movement needed to win in November for money in your pocket to get money out of politics and deliver Medicare for all.”

Healthcare remains one of the central issues in El-Sayed’s campaign. The former physician supports a Medicare for All system that would replace private health insurance with a government-run program.

His proposal calls for healthcare coverage without premiums, copays, deductibles, provider networks, or other out-of-pocket expenses.

During an appearance on Intellectually Petty Radio, El-Sayed explained his vision for universal healthcare.

“I think you need to guarantee health care for everyone, cradle to grave, without premium, copay, deductible. Medicare for all. And I just want you to imagine, right, that that card that you get in your — via your private health insurer — that card sits in your back pocket. You pay a ton of money for it, and it goes away if you lose your job. Now, imagine you had one right there, but you got the day you were born that doesn’t expire until you expire, God willing, after a long, healthy life at 120 years old in your sleep. You don’t lose it if you turn 26. You don’t lose it if you turn 65. You don’t lose it if you get married, get divorced. Doesn’t matter. It’s there for you. There’s no network, and there’s no cost out of pocket. That’s the security people need and deserve.”

In addition to healthcare reform, El-Sayed’s campaign platform supports continued access to reproductive healthcare and gender-affirming care.

His campaign website states, “Everyone has the right to make personal decisions about their healthcare. Healthcare decisions should be made by a patient (and their parents if they are a minor) and their doctor — no one else.”

The platform continues, “That includes reproductive and gender-affirming care.”

Ocasio-Cortez has also publicly supported El-Sayed’s campaign, saying he “represents the politics of the future.”

The Michigan Senate race is expected to be closely watched nationally as Democrats seek to retain the seat being vacated by Peters.

Several progressive organizations have lined up behind El-Sayed as the primary campaign continues.

Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters criticized the Democratic field during an appearance on Breitbart News Daily earlier this month.

“Here’s the deal, even if it’s not El-Sayed, the left is so far to the left, it doesn’t matter what the candidate is anymore,” Gruters said.

He added, “El-Sayed has more things that he said in the past, but both candidates are disasters. Both would be terrible for the president and working to push his agenda forward. And so, yes, I don’t care who the nominee is.”

The Democratic primary will determine who advances to the general election to compete for the Senate seat currently held by Peters.

California In-N-Out Turns Into Chaos As Late-Night Fight Erupts [WATCH]
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California In-N-Out Turns Into Chaos As Late-Night Fight Erupts [WATCH]

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A fight between an In-N-Out employee and a customer inside a Sacramento restaurant early Saturday morning was captured on video, drawing widespread attention online and prompting questions about what led to the confrontation, as reported by The New York Post.

The incident occurred at approximately 12:33 a.m. Saturday at the In-N-Out restaurant located at 2001 Alta Arden Expressway in Sacramento, Northern California.

Video circulating on social media appears to show an altercation that escalated into a physical fight after the customer allegedly acted disrespectfully toward the employee.

Based on the video, the employee appeared to throw the first punch before the customer responded.

As the confrontation continued, the employee appeared to gain the upper hand during the exchange before coworkers stepped in and restrained her in an effort to end the fight.

The footage also captured the employee shouting profanities during the altercation.

At one point, the camera panned across the restaurant floor, where a wig could be seen lying nearby, suggesting it had come off during the struggle.

Customers inside the restaurant witnessed the fight as it unfolded. Several bystanders recorded video while others watched the confrontation from nearby tables.

The restaurant remained open during the incident, and coworkers attempted to separate the two individuals before the situation escalated further.

The video quickly spread across social media, generating thousands of reactions and comments.

One user joked about the fight, writing, “She caught a double double with extra raw hands lol.”

Another commenter criticized the employee’s actions, writing, “How embarrassing for In-N-Out to hire such feral trash that she can’t even control her temper. We expect a follow-up and a termination. That is all.”

Authorities have not publicly released additional information regarding the events leading up to the confrontation beyond reports that the customer allegedly disrespected the employee before the fight began.

As of Monday, no information had been released regarding whether either person suffered injuries requiring medical treatment.

Likewise, there has been no public update on the employee’s job status or whether any criminal charges are being considered.

The New York Post reported that In-N-Out’s corporate office declined to provide additional details or comment on the Sacramento incident when contacted.

The Sacramento fight follows another high-profile disturbance inside an In-N-Out restaurant less than a week earlier.

On July 13, a large fight broke out inside an In-N-Out location in Arizona.

According to reports, a group of teenagers could be seen arguing before the confrontation became physical, with participants punching and tackling one another in the middle of the restaurant.

That Arizona restaurant was reportedly crowded with customers who had remained indoors because heavy rain prevented outdoor seating.

As the altercation intensified, some diners hurried toward the exits while others remained inside and laughed at the unusual scene.

Videos from both incidents have circulated widely online, drawing significant attention and prompting discussion about customer behavior and workplace confrontations inside busy restaurants.

No additional information has been released by In-N-Out regarding either incident.

Nuns Take Hochul to Court Over New York’s Deadly Assisted Suicide Mandate [WATCH]
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Nuns Take Hochul to Court Over New York’s Deadly Assisted Suicide Mandate [WATCH]

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A coalition of approximately 13 plaintiffs, including Catholic healthcare providers, religious organizations, and multiple congregations of nuns, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging New York’s newly enacted assisted suicide law, arguing that it violates their religious beliefs and could force them to participate in practices that conflict with their faith, as reported by Red State.

The lawsuit was filed after Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation permitting physician-assisted dying for certain terminally ill patients in New York.

According to the complaint, the plaintiffs contend the law places them in a position where they must either comply with requirements they believe violate their religious convictions, discontinue long-standing healthcare ministries, or face potential legal and professional consequences.

Among the organizations participating in the lawsuit are the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, the Carmelite Sisters, the Benedictine Sisters, the Little Sisters of the Poor, Bishop John O. Barres, and the Diocese of Rockville Centre.

According to the lawsuit, the state’s assisted dying law operates alongside New York’s existing Palliative Care Information Act, which requires physicians and nurse practitioners to discuss end-of-life care options with terminally ill patients.

Because physician-assisted dying is now recognized as one of those options, the plaintiffs argue that healthcare providers must proactively inform patients about it regardless of whether patients request that information.

The plaintiffs maintain that the law would require them to counsel patients about physician-assisted suicide and, in some cases, refer patients to providers who offer those services.

They argue those requirements directly conflict with longstanding Catholic teachings regarding the sanctity of human life.

Mother Marie Edward of the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne discussed the group’s position in comments to The Free Press.

“Everyone is made in the image and likeness of God, and there is a dignity about the human person,” Mother Marie Edward said.

“We are only the guardians of this body. We do not take the charge of whether or not we live or we die. That’s up to God.”

The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne have long provided care for terminally ill patients through their healthcare ministry.

The lawsuit argues that complying with the state’s requirements would force the organization to abandon religious principles that have guided its work for decades.

Legal representation for several of the plaintiffs is being provided by Becket, a nonprofit legal organization that frequently litigates religious liberty cases.

Mark Rienzi, president of Becket, issued a statement criticizing the law and its requirements for religious healthcare providers.

“New York is forcing sick and dying people to consider suicide at their lowest moment, regardless of whether they ask for it or not.”

He continued, “Worse, it’s conscripting the nuns who care for them into its suicide cult on pain of crushing fines and professional ruin. That is both unconscionable and unconstitutional. We’re confident the federal courts will put a stop to it.”

According to the complaint, the plaintiffs argue they could face significant financial penalties or the loss of professional licenses if they refuse to comply with the law’s requirements.

The lawsuit asks the federal court to block enforcement of the provisions as they apply to the religious organizations and healthcare providers involved in the case.

The plaintiffs contend the law infringes upon constitutional protections for the free exercise of religion by compelling participation in conduct they believe violates their faith.

The case adds to a growing number of legal challenges nationwide involving religious liberty claims and state healthcare policies.

Courts in several states have been asked to determine whether governments may require faith-based healthcare providers to participate in or facilitate medical procedures that conflict with their religious beliefs.

As the litigation moves forward, the federal court will be asked to determine whether New York’s assisted suicide law can be enforced against religious healthcare organizations while complying with constitutional protections for religious freedom.

Obama Accuses Vance of Pushing ‘Blood and Soil’ Politics While Ignoring His Own Hypocrisy [WATCH]
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Obama Accuses Vance of Pushing ‘Blood and Soil’ Politics While Ignoring His Own Hypocrisy [WATCH]

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Former President Barack Obama criticized Vice President JD Vance during a public discussion Thursday, arguing that the current political debate over national identity reflects many of the same issues that emerged during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, as reported by Fox News.

Obama made the remarks while speaking with author Malcolm Gladwell about Reconstruction, saying that questions surrounding citizenship, voting rights, and belonging in America remain central to the country’s political landscape.

“It’s impossible to spend a lot of time thinking about Reconstruction without reflecting on the present day, right?” Obama said.

“Because these issues are — well, they’re still there. If somebody is asking why it is relevant to talk about Reconstruction, I have to describe for them the degree to which we’re having the same arguments. The issues of: How are we going to help the freed people who’ve been enslaved? What are we going to give them to allow them to have a go at life? What does real freedom mean?”

Obama argued that similar debates continue today over voting rights and citizenship.

He pointed to recent Supreme Court decisions involving race-based congressional redistricting and criticized what he described as political messaging within one of the nation’s two major parties.

“We have a politics now that at least one of our major parties has been captured by politics that is not that subtle about suggesting that ‘We the people’ means a certain kind of people,” Obama said.

“When you have the vice president, current vice president, making a speech that is basically a blood and soil version of ‘We the people,’ that it matters who your parents were and how long they’ve been here, despite him being married to a daughter of an immigrant himself.”

Obama continued, “That echoes, then, ideas about who can be a citizen, who belongs, who gets to make decisions. So all these issues are still being debated, sometimes not as bluntly and explicitly as they have in the past, but they’re still there.”

The phrase “blood and soil” has historically been associated with Nazi Germany and white nationalist ideology.

Vice President Vance is married to Usha Vance, the daughter of Indian immigrants. During the discussion, Gladwell argued that Vance was displaying “hypocrisy” by making what he described as a “nativist argument” while being married to the daughter of immigrants.

Obama agreed with Gladwell’s assessment and suggested that hypocrisy represented a form of progress compared to attitudes from earlier periods in American history.

“That is progress. Listen, hypocrisy is progress. It is, because it means that you feel guilty enough to either lie to yourself or others. And that is better than not even thinking about the idea that maybe you’re doing something wrong,” Obama said.

Fox News Digital reported that it contacted Vance’s office for comment on Obama’s remarks.

Obama’s criticism came after one of Vance’s recent public speeches celebrating America’s 250th birthday earlier this month in New York. During those remarks, the vice president encouraged Americans to reject viewing the country solely through the lens of its historical shortcomings.

“So what I’d ask you to do, my fellow Americans, on our 250th birthday, is to reject the two-dimensional view of your fellow citizens and reject the two-dimensional view of your country. Reject that America is a place for zero-sum thinking because it is not. Our history is one of people carving a great civilization out of the wilderness. Reject the view of your nation that sees only its sins, but not its grace and its greatness. Everything that we have done, everything that we’ve done as a country, we have all done together, not as citizens divided against each other, but as a common people working towards a common future,” Vance said.

Although Obama has generally refrained from mentioning Vance by name in recent public appearances, he also criticized the vice president during the 2024 presidential campaign after then-Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.

“When a presidential candidate chooses a running mate, it says a lot about who they are and what kind of president they’ll be. Do they pick someone inexperienced and polarizing who will deepen our divisions?” Obama asked.

“Or do they pick someone with the judgment to make tough decisions, and the character to believe that every voice counts and everyone deserves an equal chance?”

The exchange represents one of Obama’s most direct public criticisms of Vance since he became vice president, focusing on disagreements over immigration, citizenship, and the meaning of national identity.


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