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Leftist Podcaster Unleashes Profane Rant Against Christians and Republicans [WATCH]
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Leftist Podcaster Unleashes Profane Rant Against Christians and Republicans [WATCH]

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Podcaster Jennifer Welch criticized Republicans during a recent episode of her show, accusing members of the party of dishonesty, racial favoritism, and fear of what she described as the “liberal white woman.”

As The Post Millennial reported, Welch made the remarks Monday while discussing a New York Times report that FBI agents were reportedly informed the agency would no longer investigate shootings involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

During the discussion, she launched into a broader criticism of Republicans and conservative Christians.

Welch said, “This is the Republican Party. This is their religion. This is their faith. The people who lecture everybody about family values, and you know, we’re a Christian nation. They’re all pathological liars. These people are liars. They want a system that’s rigged for white people. Full stop. That’s, they want the money rigged for them. They want all of the jobs rigged for them. They want, they feel superior, and underneath all of that are morally inferior and morally depraved human beings.”

She continued by arguing that Republicans have capitalized on what she described as moral weaknesses among their supporters.

“That’s what we share this country with, and the Republican Party has perfectly exploited this personality and moral weakness in this sect of people, and that’s why these people live in fear 24/7, 365. They’re scared of the liberal white woman. Think about what a bunch of pssies these grown-a** men are that they would be scared of Pumps and me, and they will say it, the white liberal woman is ruining America. Just like fcking go put your pacifier in your mouth, you titty baby. I mean, please, I’ve never seen so many soft people in my life.”

Welch’s comments came as she reacted to reporting concerning the FBI and investigations related to attacks involving ICE personnel. Her remarks quickly shifted from the news report to broader criticisms of Republicans and conservative voters.

The latest comments are not the first time Welch has targeted Christianity and evangelical believers during her podcast.

In January, Welch described white evangelical Christianity as a “cancer” while criticizing several well-known Christian ministries and pastors.

“So when you think about the Erika Kirk, the Life Church, the Joel Olsteen of it all, and their desire to accumulate wealth while hood-winking their flock into thinking they’re super moral, this is a cancer. White evangelical Christianity is a cancer. These are the worst of our country.”

Welch also accused evangelical Christians of using religion both offensively and defensively in political and cultural debates.

“These are the worst people in our country because they use their religion in two ways, as a weapon and as a shield. They weaponize it whenever they want to, and say, ‘We’re on the moral high ground. You’re a lesbian. You deserve to die. You’re a lesbian. The cops shouldn’t have revived you. Oh, your parents are Mexicans, and they brought you over here. Yeah, you should go to jail and eat worm food.’ And then when you call them out on it, ‘Oh, my God, they’re after the Christians. How dare they, how dare they. We’re so oppressed,'” Welch added, mocking those who are Christian.

Welch’s latest comments drew attention because they combined criticism of the Republican Party with attacks on conservative Christians while discussing immigration enforcement and federal law enforcement policy.

During the podcast, she repeatedly characterized Republicans as dishonest and morally corrupt while claiming they fear politically active liberal white women.

The remarks also echoed similar statements she made earlier in the year, when she argued that white evangelical Christianity harms the country and accused religious conservatives of using faith as both “a weapon and as a shield.”

Those comments, along with her latest criticism of Republicans, continue a pattern of outspoken political commentary on her podcast.

Hunter Biden Reveals What He Calls Joe Biden’s Biggest Mistake as President [WATCH]
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Hunter Biden Reveals What He Calls Joe Biden’s Biggest Mistake as President [WATCH]

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Hunter Biden said Sunday that he believes former President Joe Biden’s decision to appoint Merrick Garland as attorney general was the “single greatest mistake” of his father’s administration, as reported by The New York Post.

Hunter Biden made the remarks during an appearance on the “I’ve Had It” podcast while discussing Garland’s leadership of the Department of Justice. The conversation included criticism of Garland’s handling of investigations involving President Donald Trump as well as the Justice Department’s investigation of Hunter Biden.

Host Jennifer Welch criticized Garland before asking Hunter Biden for his assessment of the appointment.

“One of the things that pisses me off is the Merrick Garland DOJ and the not prosecuting of Trump. And that they prosecuted you,” Welch said before asking her question.

Hunter Biden responded by placing responsibility for Garland’s appointment on his father while criticizing Garland’s tenure as attorney general.

“My take is this, and removing myself from it as much as I can, my personal feelings, is the single greatest mistake of my father’s administration was the leadership of Merrick Garland,” Hunter Biden said.

He continued, “The reason that we are in the situation that we’re in right now can almost… by the way, the buck has to stop with my dad. He was the president, and he chose him. Now, once he chose him, he played by the, you know, a higher standard than the Marquess of Queensberry rules. He played by the Constitution and the tradition that the president will never, you know, particularly since Nixon, involve himself in any decision-making as relates to anything at the Department of Justice. So, I guarantee you there was a division between church and state there.”

Hunter Biden also criticized Garland’s approach to investigating President Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

“[I]f Merrick Garland had started a completely 100% legitimate investigation rather than thinking like let’s not fan the flames… did you not watch what I watched? Did you not see the people storming the Capitol of the United States of America, beating cops and running congressmen and senators literally out of the building? You didn’t see that? You didn’t see a president and know that it was a concerted and planned effort on their part beginning all the way back from the day before the election when they knew they were going,” Hunter Biden said.

During the discussion, both Welch and Hunter Biden described Garland as a moderate and discussed why he believed Garland had been selected for the position. Welch referenced Garland’s unsuccessful nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court during the Obama administration.

“Obama picks this milquetoast candidate. Your dad is a decent man, felt bad about what happened to Merrick Garland. And he played integrity politics. Like, well, ‘I’m going to make him whole and make him attorney general.’ And then Merrick Garland gets there, and he’s like, ‘Well, we can’t upset these crusty White Republicans,'” Welch said.

Hunter Biden replied, “Massive mistake.”

Garland was nominated by former President Joe Biden to serve as attorney general after Biden took office in 2021. During Garland’s tenure, the Justice Department oversaw investigations involving both Hunter Biden and President Trump.

Hunter Biden had been under federal investigation since 2018 during President Trump’s first administration.

In the closing weeks of his presidency, Joe Biden issued a pardon covering offenses that Hunter Biden “has committed or may have committed” between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 1, 2024.

The podcast appearance marked one of Hunter Biden’s most direct public criticisms of personnel decisions made during his father’s administration, with his comments focusing specifically on Garland’s leadership of the Department of Justice.

City Manager Arrested on Yacht Weeks After Starting California Job
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City Manager Arrested on Yacht Weeks After Starting California Job

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Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of felony burglary after Marin County sheriff’s deputies responding to a noise complaint found her aboard a yacht that authorities say she did not have permission to enter, as reported by the New York Post.

Forbes, 53, had been serving as Sausalito’s city manager for less than three weeks at the time of her arrest.

She began the position on July 1 after being appointed by the City Council and was hired at an annual salary of $275,000.

According to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the Sausalito Yacht Harbor shortly before 7 a.m. Saturday in response to a noise complaint. When deputies arrived, they found Forbes aboard a yacht.

Authorities said Forbes initially claimed the vessel belonged to her.

According to the Marin Independent Journal, Forbes told deputies she was having “a bad morning” and insisted they leave what she said was her boat.

Investigators later contacted the yacht’s owner, who told authorities Forbes did not have permission to be aboard the vessel.

Following the investigation at the scene, deputies arrested Forbes on suspicion of felony burglary. She was booked into the Marin County Jail, where bail was set at $50,000.

The Sheriff’s Office has not released additional details regarding the circumstances of the alleged burglary.

The arrest came two days after the Sausalito City Council placed Forbes on administrative leave following a closed-session meeting.

City officials have not explained the reason for that decision, and no connection between the leave and the criminal investigation has been publicly announced.

In a statement issued after the arrest, the City of Sausalito described the situation as “a difficult development for our City staff and our community.”

The city added that it would not provide additional comment while the investigation remains active.

The Sausalito City Council is expected to discuss the matter during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday.

Before joining Sausalito, Forbes served as executive director of the Port of San Francisco for nine years.

She announced in September that she would step down from that position before later accepting the city manager role.

She became the Port’s executive director in 2016 after previously serving as interim director.

During her tenure, Forbes oversaw approximately 270 employees and managed several waterfront projects, including seawall reinforcement efforts and long-term planning related to sea-level rise along San Francisco’s Embarcadero.

In her final year with the Port of San Francisco, Forbes also served as a public representative for the Fisherman’s Wharf Forward initiative, a proposal that called for replacing the former Alioto’s Restaurant building with a public plaza overlooking the commercial fishing fleet.

Prior to becoming executive director, Forbes served as the Port’s chief financial officer and deputy director for finance and administration.

She also held public-sector positions with the San Francisco Planning Department, where she served as finance director, and previously worked in nonprofit organizations focused on land-use and economic development.

A spokesperson representing Forbes issued a statement following her arrest.

“She has devoted much of her life to public service and is widely respected by the many people who have worked with her over the years.”

The spokesperson also said, “Elaine is experiencing a mental health crisis. As the facts become clearer and Elaine obtains legal and healthcare counsel in the coming hours and days, we hope people will respond with compassion, patience, and respect for her and her family during an extraordinarily difficult time.”

The criminal investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not released further information regarding the allegations.

Blue Haired Trans Student Freaks Out and Attacks Police After Officer Uses Wrong Pronoun [WATCH]
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Blue Haired Trans Student Freaks Out and Attacks Police After Officer Uses Wrong Pronoun [WATCH]

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Police body camera footage from a February 2025 arrest at the University of Central Florida has recently gone viral after circulating widely on social media, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The video shows officers responding to an encounter with 27-year-old Jarrett Vick inside a campus building.

According to the footage and subsequent court records, the interaction escalated into a physical confrontation that resulted in Vick being arrested and later facing multiple criminal charges.

The encounter began when an officer entered a university building while investigating a reported stolen vehicle.

According to the video, Vick confronted the officer, asking, “Why do you let those kids get away with this? They are not supposed to be here.”

The officer responded that he was on campus conducting an investigation.

During the exchange, he warned Vick that continued behavior could result in being handcuffed and transported under Florida’s Baker Act for a psychiatric evaluation.

According to the body camera footage, Vick replied, “f*cking try it.”

The officer then requested backup over the radio. During that transmission, the officer referred to Vick by a pronoun that prompted an immediate response.

According to the recording, Vick shouted, “She! She! Just say the right pronouns!”

The officer then responded, “What’d you say?” before removing a canister of pepper spray as the situation continued to escalate.

A second officer soon arrived to assist. Police then attempted to take Vick into custody. The body camera footage shows a struggle lasting several minutes as officers worked to restrain Vick.

According to police, Vick resisted arrest during the encounter. Officers ultimately deployed a Taser before placing Vick in handcuffs.

After Vick was secured in a patrol vehicle, the officers discussed the incident while still wearing their body cameras.

During that conversation, officers stated that Vick had thrown punches and kicks while resisting arrest.

The officers also discussed whether Vick should be evaluated under Florida’s Baker Act.

“He’s gonna need some care,” one officer said. “He’s gonna need some care. There’s something wrong, and he definitely can’t be with the gen pop. They will destroy him.”

The body camera footage was later published by Inside The Blue TV and has attracted renewed attention online more than a year after the incident occurred.

According to court records cited in the report, Vick, who is from Treasure Island, Florida, was charged on Feb. 5, 2025, with battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct.

The New York Post reported that Vick disputed the officers’ actions when contacted after the incident.

Approached by the newspaper, Vick said he was being “f–king harassed by the cops,” and blamed them for him now “being harassed by the media.”

Court records indicate that Vick pleaded not guilty to all three charges.

The report states that the last court appearance in the case occurred on Jan. 16 and that the cases were subsequently marked as closed in Orange County records.

The report also noted that Orange County court records include a booking photograph taken following the arrest.

The circumstances surrounding the arrest, the officers’ use of force, and the criminal charges have continued to generate discussion online as the body camera footage has gained renewed attention.

Jake Tapper Grills El-Sayed Over Israel and Iran, and It Turns Into a Disaster [WATCH]
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Jake Tapper Grills El-Sayed Over Israel and Iran, and It Turns Into a Disaster [WATCH]

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Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed faced a series of questions from CNN host Jake Tapper during a Sunday interview that focused on his past comments about Israel, Iran, and divisions within the Democratic Party, as reported by Townhall.

El-Sayed is seeking the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat. Recent polling has shown a competitive race between El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens as both candidates campaign for the nomination.

During the interview, Tapper first asked El-Sayed about comments made by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani regarding the Democratic Party’s relationship with supporters of Israel.

Tapper referenced an interview in which Mamdani said that Democrats who receive support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) remain welcome within the party.

Tapper contrasted those remarks with comments El-Sayed previously made on CNN, in which he suggested support for Israel could be attributed to AIPAC influence rather than Democratic views on human rights.

“So, it sounds as though — and correct me if I’m wrong — it sounds as though you and Mayor Mamdani disagree about how big this tent should be, whether there’s room … in the tent for Israel supporters,” Tapper said.

El-Sayed responded by saying that “there’s always room in the tent for folks.”

He then criticized the line of questioning.

“Every time I come on CNN, you guys ask me the same questions about these theoretical rights of existence, or whether or not I agree with the mayor of New York,” El-Sayed said.

The interview later shifted to comments El-Sayed reportedly made following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader. Tapper cited audio that he said was obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.

“20 weeks ago, when Iran’s supreme leader was killed, you told your staff, according to audio obtained by the Washington Free Beacon, ‘There are a lot of people in Dearborn who are sad today. So like, I just don’t want to comment on Khamenei at all.'”

Tapper continued by explaining why he was asking about the remarks.

“I thought that quote was interesting because the Ayatollah has killed tens of thousands of innocent Iranians, not to mention the proxies that Iran has funded that have killed innocent civilians all over the Middle East.”

“Why were you worried about offending people who support the Ayatollah?”

El-Sayed did not directly answer that question and instead turned the discussion toward U.S. military involvement overseas.

“Jake, on a day where we’re mourning the loss of two more service members in a war we never should have fought, I think all of us ought to step back and ask whether or not everybody in Michigan, frankly, everybody in America, shouldn’t be sad about the fact that this president, backed by the prime minister of a foreign government, took us to a war we had no business fighting in.”

“So, yeah, I didn’t want to comment on it then, because it’s a ridiculous pretext.”

“And now you’re asking me about the Ayatollah, who’s dead, by the way, and you’re not asking me about the service members who’ve died.”

“You’re not asking me about whether or not this war should have ever been fought. You’re not asking me about whether or not the costs that are being borne by Michiganders in the tax dollars we pay, or the gas prices that are insane right now, are worth it…”

Tapper followed up by returning to his original question.

“I was specifically asking you about comments you didn’t want to make, because you didn’t want to offend people in Dearborn, which is in Michigan…”

The interview highlighted policy differences and foreign policy issues that have become part of the Democratic primary campaign in Michigan.

Questions surrounding Israel, Iran, and Middle East policy have drawn increased attention in the race, particularly as candidates seek support from different constituencies across the state.

Neither Tapper nor El-Sayed moved beyond the exchange during that portion of the interview, and the discussion concluded after Tapper reiterated the basis for his question regarding El-Sayed’s previous remarks.

Vance Family Welcomes New Baby as JD Makes Vice Presidential History [WATCH]
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Vance Family Welcomes New Baby as JD Makes Vice Presidential History [WATCH]

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Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, announced Sunday that they have welcomed their fourth child, a son named Alec Neel Vance, as reported by Breitbart.

The announcement said Alec Neel Vance was born Sunday morning and that both mother and child are doing well. The couple’s new son joins his siblings, Ewan, 9, Vivek, 6, and Mirabel, 4.

“We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel Vance, was born this morning. Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother,” the statement said.

Vance also expressed appreciation for the medical professionals who assisted with the birth.

According to the announcement, the vice president thanked the White House medical team as well as the doctors and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for their care and support.

The birth is historically significant because, according to the Associated Press and the White House Historical Association, Vance is the first sitting vice president in more than 150 years to welcome a child while serving in office.

The Associated Press reported that the last vice president known to have had a child while serving was Schuyler Colfax.

Colfax and his second wife, Ellen Wade, welcomed a son, Schuyler Colfax III, in 1870 while Colfax was serving as vice president under President Ulysses S. Grant.

The White House Historical Association also notes that an earlier example occurred in 1829, when Vice President John C. Calhoun and his wife, Floride Bonneau, welcomed a son, William, during Calhoun’s tenure as vice president.

Colfax served as vice president from 1869 through 1873 during the Grant administration, making the birth of Alec Neel Vance the first such event during a vice president’s time in office since that period.

The announcement drew congratulations from supporters and observers following its release Sunday, as the Vance family celebrated the arrival of its newest member.

JD Vance has served as vice president during President Donald Trump’s second administration. Since taking office, he and Usha Vance have continued balancing their public responsibilities with raising their growing family.

The birth also follows several other announcements from members of the administration who have welcomed children during President Trump’s second term.

Those include White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, both of whom have recently announced additions to their families.

The Vance family’s statement emphasized that both Usha Vance and the newborn are healthy and that the couple’s three older children are excited to welcome their younger brother.

With the arrival of Alec Neel Vance, the vice president joins a short list of U.S. vice presidents who have welcomed a child while serving in office, marking a rare event in the nation’s political history.

Memphis Mom Charged With Murder After Shooting Man Found Hiding Under Teen Daughter’s Bed [WATCH]
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Memphis Mom Charged With Murder After Shooting Man Found Hiding Under Teen Daughter’s Bed [WATCH]

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A Memphis, Tennessee, mother has been charged with first-degree murder after authorities say she fatally shot a 20-year-old man she found hiding under her 13-year-old daughter’s bed inside the family’s home, as reported by The New York Post.

According to an arrest affidavit, Kendra Scott, 36, was arrested after Memphis police responded to her residence shortly before 2 a.m.

Thursday and found Rodderius Morton, 20, dead outside the home from a gunshot wound to the back of his head.

Scott was also charged with employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, according to the Memphis Police Department.

She remained in custody ahead of a Monday morning court appearance, where a judge is expected to determine her bond.

Police said Scott told officers she had returned home and discovered Morton inside her daughter’s bedroom.

“I saw a dude under my kids’ bed.”

“And I did what I had to do,” she said, according to the arrest affidavit.

Investigators said Scott’s 13-year-old daughter told officers she had invited Morton to the family’s home around 1 a.m.

Court documents state Scott arrived home roughly 30 minutes later, pounding on the front door while shouting, “Who’s at my house?!”

The affidavit says the girl became frightened after realizing her mother was allegedly carrying a firearm.

According to investigators, the daughter told police Scott had previously said that if she “sees a boy in my house, I will put a hole in his ass.”

After the teen opened the door, Scott allegedly found Morton hiding beneath the girl’s bed.

Police allege Scott yelled, “Get out of my house bitch,” before following Morton out the front door.

Authorities said Scott’s daughter and a nearby neighbor both reported hearing a gunshot moments later.

According to the affidavit, the neighbor told officers he walked outside and saw Scott standing near Morton’s body while still holding a handgun.

The witness told police Scott repeatedly stated, “I shot him, I shot him.”

Investigators recovered a spent shell casing from the front porch along with a black Smith & Wesson handgun, according to court records.

Scott was taken to the police department for questioning before being formally charged.

Her attorney, Blake Ballin, described the circumstances surrounding the case as every parent’s nightmare.

“This incident started with the worst nightmare of any parent of a 13-year-old girl,” Ballin said.

“Predictably, it ended in tragedy. One of the key questions in this case will be whether anyone could act rationally in this circumstance,” he added.

The case has also raised questions about Tennessee’s Castle Doctrine, which allows individuals to use reasonable, including deadly, force under certain circumstances when confronting an intruder.

Retired law enforcement officer and firearm self-defense trainer Buddy Smith told Action News 5 that the facts described in the arrest affidavit do not appear to satisfy the legal standard for protection under the law.

“You’re allowed to protect the people in your residence when someone breaks in to commit a violent felony against you or someone in your house,” Smith said.

He added that “the affidavit does not allege that [Morton] threatened the mother or anyone else at that time.”

“Those alleged facts will likely be important issues for the court, and ultimately the jury.”

The case has generated widespread discussion online, with differing opinions over whether Scott’s actions were justified based on the circumstances described in court documents.

Neighbors also expressed differing views following the shooting.

“She seemed like a real nice lady. All I can say is that hurts that someone was in there with one of her little girls,” neighbor Gloria Milon told Action News 5.

Another resident said police should have been called instead.

“If it would’ve been me in that situation…I would’ve called the police and had them sitting at my house when I got there,” the unidentified neighbor said.

“Therefore, you take him out, take him on to jail,” he added.

The investigation remains ongoing as Scott awaits her initial court appearance in Memphis.

True Value Abandons Chicago After 78 Years, Cites Illinois Taxes And Radical Energy Rules
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True Value Abandons Chicago After 78 Years, Cites Illinois Taxes And Radical Energy Rules

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True Value announced it will relocate its headquarters from Chicago to Fort Wayne, Indiana, ending a 78-year presence in the city after its acquisition by Indiana-based Do it Best Group, as reported by Red State.

The companies said the move will consolidate their operations under a single headquarters in Fort Wayne.

The relocation follows Do it Best Group’s acquisition of True Value and is intended to bring the organizations together at one location.

The announcement has prompted discussion among Illinois officials about the state’s business climate and the factors that influence corporate relocation decisions.

Illinois state Sen. Chris Balkema, R-Channahon, said the move reflects broader concerns he hears from businesses operating throughout the state.

“I’m happy that that is occurring, but I also understand it,” Balkema said.

“As I tour businesses throughout the district and the state, the top two things that businesses fear about Illinois and need help in is rules and regulations is absolutely the number one.”

Balkema argued that businesses continue to raise concerns about Illinois’ regulatory environment and tax policies when considering where to invest and expand.

He also cited the state’s energy policies, including the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), as an issue affecting business planning. The law establishes a goal for Illinois to transition to carbon-free electricity by 2045.

“The CEJA Act that requires all gas and coal-fired power plants to be shut down 19 short years from now, which means people start scaling back sooner and not doing overhauls, is absolutely having a dramatic effect,” Balkema said.

True Value has maintained its headquarters in Chicago for nearly eight decades. Under the new ownership structure, the company said its operations will be combined with those of Do it Best Group in Fort Wayne.

Corporate headquarters relocations following acquisitions are common as companies seek to consolidate management, administrative functions, and operations.

In this case, the acquiring company is already based in Indiana, making Fort Wayne the location for the combined headquarters.

The relocation also means some employees associated with the Chicago headquarters may face decisions about whether to relocate to Indiana or pursue other opportunities.

The companies have not publicly detailed how many positions will move or how the transition will affect individual employees.

The move comes as several states continue competing to attract businesses through tax policies, regulatory approaches, workforce availability, and operating costs.

Corporate relocations often involve multiple factors, including mergers, acquisitions, logistics, labor markets, and long-term operating expenses.

Indiana has promoted itself as a destination for business investment, while Illinois has faced ongoing debate over taxes, regulations, and economic competitiveness.

State officials and lawmakers have frequently offered differing views about how those policies affect employers and economic growth.

True Value operates through a nationwide network of independently owned hardware stores. For decades, the company has served retailers across the United States while maintaining its corporate headquarters in Chicago.

The transition to Fort Wayne marks a significant organizational change following the acquisition and brings the company’s headquarters to the same state as its new parent organization.

Company officials have indicated the relocation is part of integrating the two businesses under a unified headquarters.

Gunfire Erupts in Bustling Tucson District, Leaving Ten People Wounded and Suspect Shot by Police [WATCH]
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Gunfire Erupts in Bustling Tucson District, Leaving Ten People Wounded and Suspect Shot by Police [WATCH]

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At least 10 people were wounded during a shooting in downtown Tucson, Arizona, early Sunday after a gunman opened fire in a busy entertainment district before being stopped by a responding police officer, according to authorities, as reported by Fox News.

The shooting occurred around 2 a.m. on July 19 in the 100 block of East Congress Street, an area known for its bars, restaurants, and nightlife.

According to the Tucson Police Department (TPD), officers who were patrolling nearby heard multiple gunshots and immediately ran toward the scene.

Police said they encountered a man running from the area after the shooting. Authorities said the suspect ignored repeated commands from officers, prompting a uniformed Tucson police officer to fire his weapon, striking the fleeing suspect.

The suspect, whose identity has not been released, was taken into custody after the shooting.

Officers rendered first aid before Tucson Fire Department personnel transported him to a local hospital. Police said the suspect was listed in life-threatening condition.

No fatalities were reported in the incident. Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said nine victims suffered gunshot wounds, while a tenth person was also reported injured.

Police said the gunshot victims were struck primarily in their extremities, including their arms and legs.

Responding officers began providing emergency medical assistance to several victims before firefighters arrived. All of the injured victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

“Last night, Tucson experienced another serious and senseless act of gun violence,” Romero said in a statement Sunday.

“A shooter recklessly began shooting in a crowded area, striking nine people before being stopped by a Tucson Police Officer.”

Authorities said no law enforcement officers were injured during the response.

Romero also praised the emergency response by police officers and firefighters following the shooting.

“Thanks to the quick actions and excellent care provided by our firefighters and police officers, all victims were stabilized and taken to the hospital, where we are hopeful they will all recover,” Romero said.

The officer-involved shooting will be investigated by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.

Tucson police said the department will also conduct a separate internal investigation to determine whether any department policies were violated during the incident.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the initial shooting remains ongoing.

Authorities have not released a possible motive, and the suspect’s identity had not been made public as of Sunday evening.

Following the incident, Romero also called for additional gun-control measures in Arizona.

“Easy access to guns and Arizona’s weak gun safety laws have continued to put all of us at risk,” Romero said.

“From requiring universal background checks to extreme risk laws to funding violence prevention, there is more lawmakers can and should do.”

The mayor’s comments came as investigators continued processing the crime scene in downtown Tucson and gathering evidence related to the shooting.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department, which is overseeing the investigation into the officer-involved shooting, did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.

Authorities have not announced any criminal charges, and investigators continue working to determine what led to the shooting.

Officials have indicated that both the criminal investigation into the shooting and the review of the officer’s actions remain active.

Financial Expert Humiliates Socialist Activist in Viral Debate Over Capitalism Failures [WATCH]
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Financial Expert Humiliates Socialist Activist in Viral Debate Over Capitalism Failures [WATCH]

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A debate between financial content creator Caleb Hammer and a self-described socialist activist known as “Doomsday” has gained widespread attention online after the pair exchanged sharply differing views on capitalism, wages, and economic policy during an episode of Hammer’s YouTube series Financial Audit.

As The Gateway Pundit reported, the episode featured the 25-year-old South Dakota resident discussing her political views and personal finances while criticizing capitalism and arguing that many Americans struggle to make ends meet.

During the conversation, she claimed that many workers are forced to hold multiple jobs and that Americans are relying on minimum wage employment.

According to the episode “Doomsday,” a corporate finance worker connected to stadiums earns approximately $60,000 annually, lives in a converted ambulance, and carries significant consumer debt while advocating against capitalism.

Hammer questioned several of her assertions, beginning with a question about the number of Americans earning the federal minimum wage.

“What percentage of the American population is relying on federal minimum wage?” Hammer asked.

Her response was, “I don’t know.”

Hammer continued pressing for an estimate after she acknowledged she had not personally met anyone earning the federal minimum wage and began referring to anecdotal experiences instead.

“Your anecdotal collection of bullshit is not the real world. It isn’t.”

After additional discussion, the activist estimated that approximately 30 percent of Americans rely on the federal minimum wage.

“30%?” she answered.

Hammer responded by disputing that estimate.

“It’s less than 1%. You know nothing. You’re outraged. You’re performative. You’re a virtue signaling moron. You have prepared talking points, and you know nothing about the real world.”

The discussion then shifted to restaurant workers. The activist argued that waitresses earn less than the federal minimum wage, while Hammer responded that, after tips are considered, workers in those positions still account for less than 1 percent of the workforce.

Video clips from the exchange circulated on social media following the episode’s release. One widely shared post included part of the conversation.

SOCIALIST ACTIVIST: “These people have to have multiple jobs in order to sustain a lifestyle!”

CALEB HAMMER: “Not the median American… What percent of the American population is relying on federal minimum wage?”

ACTIVIST: “I don’t know… I’ve met people across—”

HAMMER: “It…”

The broader interview covered additional topics beyond wages and employment.

During the discussion, “Doomsday” was unable to identify a country where she believed socialism had been successfully implemented when asked by Hammer.

The conversation also turned to immigration policy, with the activist referring to immigration detention centers as “concentration camps.”

The interview became one of the more widely discussed recent episodes of Financial Audit, with clips continuing to circulate across multiple social media platforms after being shared on July 18, 2026.

The exchange centered largely on disagreements over economic data, minimum wage employment, and the role of capitalism in the American economy.

Throughout the interview, Hammer repeatedly challenged the activist’s assertions with questions about labor statistics and workforce participation, while the activist defended her broader criticisms of the current economic system.

The debate has continued to generate discussion online as viewers weigh the competing arguments presented during the interview.


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