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Horror Unleashed Near Alcatraz As Fishermen Save People From Sinking Boat [WATCH]
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Horror Unleashed Near Alcatraz As Fishermen Save People From Sinking Boat [WATCH]

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Commercial fishermen who rushed to assist passengers after a boat sank near Alcatraz Island described a desperate rescue effort as they pulled people from the cold waters of San Francisco Bay on Tuesday, while authorities continued searching on Wednesday for three missing passengers, as reported by the New York Post.

According to the San Francisco Police Department, 20 people were aboard the 49-foot cabin cruiser Volare when it sank Tuesday afternoon.

As of Wednesday morning, one person had died, three people remained missing, and 17 others had been rescued.

Commercial fishermen Mike Montoya and Justin Marceline told NBC Bay Area they were among the first civilians to reach the scene after the vessel began going under.

“There was even people banging at the windows as they were like filing out, and as soon as people were hitting the water, we were just trying to pick them up as fast as we can,” they said.

“Some people didn’t even have life vests on, and they were drowning.”

Authorities also confirmed that a dog aboard the vessel died in the incident.

The U.S. Coast Guard and the San Francisco Fire Department continued searching for the three missing passengers on Wednesday, using thermal imaging, tide prediction, and modeling to guide search operations.

Marceline said the experience is something he will not soon forget.

“You don’t know the feeling until you see it and it happens first-hand, but it’s….nothing I’d like to experience again,” Marceline said.

Officials said the Volare was approximately 600 yards off Alcatraz Island, between the former prison island and the Golden Gate Bridge, when it began taking on water and sank beneath the bay’s cold waters.

Authorities initially received reports of smoke coming from the vessel.

However, officials said the San Francisco Police Department’s Marine 3 vessel, which was the first public safety boat to arrive, determined that what witnesses believed was smoke was actually steam coming from the boat.

Emergency responders rescued 17 people from the water. Officials said one individual required life-saving measures but later died.

Three other passengers were transported to hospitals for treatment.

Investigators described the vessel as a pontoon boat and believe it launched from the St. Francis Yacht Club before the incident.

San Francisco Fire Chief Dean Crispen said Tuesday evening that emergency crews remained focused on locating survivors.

“Right now we are in full rescue mode,” Crispen said Tuesday night.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said the operation involved numerous agencies working together in what he described as an extensive emergency response.

The rescue effort is a massive, multi-agency response and an “all-hands-on-deck search and hopefully rescue,” Lurie said.

Authorities said personnel from the San Francisco Police Department, San Francisco Fire Department, United States Coast Guard, Oakland Police Department, Tiburon Fire Department, Southern Marin Fire Protection District, along with commercial and recreational vessels already on the bay, joined the rescue operation.

James Smith of Berkeley, a charter fishing boat captain with more than three decades of experience on the water, said tragedies of this kind remain difficult to witness despite his years of experience.

“I’ve been a charter operator for 35-plus years, and it’s pretty horrific anytime you see an accident like this,” Smith told NBC Bay Area.

Officials have not yet determined what caused the Volare to sink. The investigation remains ongoing as search crews continue efforts to locate the three missing passengers.

Maine ICE Shooting Draws Response From Kamala Harris, X Users Obliterate Her [WATCH]
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Maine ICE Shooting Draws Response From Kamala Harris, X Users Obliterate Her [WATCH]

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris called Tuesday for an independent investigation into the fatal shooting of a Colombian national during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Maine, prompting widespread responses on social media and renewed attention to the circumstances surrounding the incident, as reported by the New York Post.

Harris commented on the death of 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero, whom the Department of Homeland Security identified as an illegal immigrant.

According to DHS, Guerrero was killed during an ICE enforcement operation in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday after allegedly attempting to flee in a vehicle.

“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive,” Harris wrote on X.

She continued, “This is the second time in a week that ICE agents have killed someone who — by their own admission — was not the subject of their operation. Now Sebastian is dead, his killing witnessed by his three-year-old daughter wearing her Bluey pajamas.”

“This cannot be acceptable in America.”

Harris also called for “an immediate, independent, and transparent investigation” into the shooting.

“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable,” she wrote.

Her comments drew immediate responses online, including criticism from users who referenced her role overseeing aspects of the Biden administration’s response to migration at the southern border.

One user wrote, “I will start giving a f–k” about illegal immigrants killed by ICE “when Democrats start giving a f–k about Americans killed by illegals.”

Another wrote, “Someone needs to be investigated – namely the two individuals who opened our borders up for 4 YEARS, allowing the worst of the worst in here to rob, and k*ll us. Where is the accountability for THAT? You and ol’ Joey should be in prison.”

A third user commented, “As border czar, you are responsible for all the deaths caused by illegals crossing the border during your time as VP.”

During the Biden administration, an average of approximately 2.4 million migrants entered the United States each year, according to the source article, which states that the period represented the largest migrant surge in the nation’s history and included many illegal border crossings.

According to the Department of Homeland Security, ICE officers had been conducting surveillance Monday morning at the last known address of an illegal immigrant with a deportation order in Biddeford, Maine.

DHS said Guerrero left the residence in a vehicle and refused to stop when federal officers attempted to detain him.

“The vehicle attempted to flee the scene and, fearing for public safety, an officer discharged his weapon,” DHS said in a statement.

“The driver of the vehicle was struck, and emergency services were immediately contacted. He passed away from his injuries.”

An eyewitness also described the encounter.

Lucas Scott, 18, told the Portland Press Herald that officers wearing green vests surrounded the vehicle and drew their weapons. Scott said the driver then appeared to drive toward the officers.

“The car was put into drive and was trying to hit the ICE officer,” Scott said, adding that an agent fired roughly four shots.

According to Presente! Maine, a Portland-based aid organization, Guerrero had authorization to work in the United States and had been issued a Social Security number.

The Department of Homeland Security said its Office of Inspector General will investigate the shooting. The incident has also prompted protests in Maine.

The Maine shooting followed another fatal ICE-related shooting in Houston the previous week that also prompted comments from Harris.

“Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s family called him ‘El mundo entero’ — the whole world,” Harris wrote on X.

Referring to that incident, she said Araujo was “shot and killed by ICE agents on his way to work,” adding that she was “outraged by the horrific and cruel actions of ICE under the Trump Administration.”

“Doug and my prayers are with Lorenzo’s wife, his three sons, and all those who loved and knew him,” Harris wrote.

“I join his son Ronaldo in calling for an immediate, independent, and transparent investigation.”

Billionaire Podcast Host Explains Why He Says Media Misled Him, Americans About Trump [WATCH]
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Billionaire Podcast Host Explains Why He Says Media Misled Him, Americans About Trump [WATCH]

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Billionaire investor and “All In” podcast co-host Chamath Palihapitiya said this week that his opinion of President Donald Trump changed after he reviewed original source material rather than relying on media coverage, telling a CNBC audience that he believes earlier reporting had misrepresented the president, as reported by the Gateway Pundit.

Palihapitiya, who manages an investment portfolio worth billions of dollars and co-hosts the “All In” podcast with David Sacks, made the remarks during a CNBC appearance while discussing political polarization and media coverage.

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Although he has worked alongside Sacks, who serves as President Trump’s Bitcoin Czar, Palihapitiya said he was previously critical of Trump and now believes his earlier views were based on inaccurate information.

“There are enough people that I hear who are lazy and reductive, and they’re going to end up where they’re supposed to end up—in a little cul-de-sac of their own making,” Palihapitiya said.

He continued by explaining why he believes Americans should examine original statements and events for themselves.

“The reality is that most of us were lied to by the media about President Trump. If you just go back to the source material, you should take away two things.”

“One, he didn’t say half the things they said he said.”

“Two, why did these other people just fabricate what they wanted to say so that they could essentially assassinate his character?”

Palihapitiya said he believes the issue extends beyond politics and raises broader concerns about public trust.

“I think that second thing is completely unacceptable in America, and there have still been no repercussions, really.”

The investor said he eventually decided to examine the underlying material himself rather than relying on commentary about it.

“I took the time to learn about it. I admitted on the pod—which has millions of viewers—that I got it totally wrong, because I went and watched Charlottesville.”

According to Palihapitiya, that process ultimately led to a conversation with President Trump.

“The first person to call me was President Trump. I got to know him, and when I put the phone down, I called my wife and said, ‘We got it totally, totally wrong. We were lied to.'”

He added, “Then I got to know him, and he is fantastic.”

Video of the CNBC interview circulated widely on social media following the appearance, with several users highlighting Palihapitiya’s comments about reviewing original source material before forming conclusions.

Another clip from the same interview focused on political reactions to financial products associated with President Trump.

Palihapitiya criticized the idea of refusing to open a savings account for a child solely because it carries Trump’s name.

According to the video posted online, he described that decision as “INSANE!”

Palihapitiya’s comments come as debates over media credibility, political polarization, and public confidence in news coverage continue to be discussed ahead of the 2028 election cycle.

Best known for his work in venture capital and technology investing, Palihapitiya has frequently commented on public policy, economics, and politics through the “All In” podcast.

His latest remarks represent one of his strongest public statements regarding his changed opinion of President Trump, crediting his shift to reviewing original material and personal interactions with the president rather than relying on secondary reporting.

The CNBC interview generated widespread attention online, with supporters and critics alike sharing excerpts of Palihapitiya’s remarks across social media platforms following the broadcast.

Hillary Insider Turns On Democrats, Slams Radical Leftists As Un-American [WATCH]
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Hillary Insider Turns On Democrats, Slams Radical Leftists As Un-American [WATCH]

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Longtime Democratic strategist and Hillary Clinton ally Al Mottur is raising concerns about the direction of the Democratic Party, arguing that its increasing embrace of socialist-aligned candidates could hurt the party’s chances in future national elections, as reported by Trending Politics News.

Speaking with MS-NOW, Mottur said Democrats must return to the political center if they hope to remain competitive nationwide, particularly as attention begins to shift toward the 2028 presidential election.

“We need centrists to win nationally,” Mottur said.

He also questioned whether several policy positions promoted by candidates winning Democratic primaries would appeal to voters in a general election.

“I think that some of these positions are so extreme that they will be rejected when we head to a national climate, which is what 2028 will be,” Mottur told the outlet.

Mottur’s comments come after several high-profile Democratic primary races during the 2026 election cycle in which candidates associated with the Democratic Socialists of America defeated or mounted successful challenges against longtime Democratic incumbents.

Among the most notable races was Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, where 29-year-old Melat Kiros defeated longtime Rep. Diana DeGette.

In New York’s 13th Congressional District, 32-year-old Darializa Avila Chevalier defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat.

Both candidates have previously drawn attention for controversial statements and actions.

According to the report, Kiros has argued that America essentially deserved the September 11 terrorist attacks, while Chevalier has publicly boasted about using the American flag as a napkin.

Other Democratic primary victories cited in the report include Claire Valdez and Mark Lander, who each defeated incumbent Democrats in heavily Democratic districts, along with Chris Rabb, who unseated an incumbent in a deep-blue Philadelphia district.

According to the report, those candidates have supported policies including mass amnesty, abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and substantial tax increases.

Mottur said he believes there is a growing disconnect between the priorities emphasized by some successful primary candidates and the concerns of many voters, particularly those dealing with economic challenges.

“The voter who’s in the place where they can’t afford something, to be honest, I think they’re more sensible voters,” he observed.

He argued that many lower-income voters place greater importance on issues such as crime and public safety than some of the activists and candidates shaping Democratic primary contests.

Mottur contrasted those concerns with positions he associates with portions of the party’s progressive wing.

Referring to opposition to incarceration, Mottur described the position “I don’t believe in prisons” as “crazy talk.”

He also characterized the broader political trend as “amusing.”

Mottur has long been associated with Democratic politics and was a surrogate for Hillary Clinton.

His public criticism comes as the party continues to debate its direction following a series of closely watched primary contests that have elevated younger, more progressive candidates in several congressional districts.

His remarks underscore an ongoing discussion within Democratic circles over whether candidates who succeed in heavily Democratic primaries can appeal to a broader national electorate in future elections.

With the 2026 primary season continuing and attention beginning to turn toward the 2028 election cycle, Mottur’s comments add to the internal debate over whether the party should continue moving left or nominate candidates with more centrist positions in an effort to broaden its appeal among general election voters.

Treasury Honors Trump with His Signature on New $100 Bill and Coin [WATCH]
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Treasury Honors Trump with His Signature on New $100 Bill and Coin [WATCH]

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The U.S. Treasury Department has unveiled a redesigned $100 bill bearing President Donald Trump’s signature alongside that of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, as well as a new commemorative dollar coin featuring the president’s portrait as part of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary celebration, as reported by Breitbart.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the new currency during a tour of the department with Fox News host Jesse Watters, explaining that Trump’s signature will appear on all denominations of U.S. paper currency issued for the anniversary observance.

According to Bessent, the addition makes Trump the first president whose signature will appear on U.S. paper currency while serving in office.

“As Treasury secretary, I only have two mandates — the currency has to say ‘In God we trust’ somewhere on it, and we cannot have an image of a living person,” Bessent said.

He then explained why the president’s signature could still appear on the redesigned bills.

“But we have the president’s signature,” the secretary continued. “Which, again, I think is appropriate for the 250th.”

While federal law prohibits the image of a living person from appearing on circulating U.S. paper currency, Bessent noted that the restriction does not apply to signatures. He also clarified that the department can place living individuals on certain commemorative coins.

“The president’s also going to have a coin coming out with his image on it,” Bessent said as Fox News cameras showed a preview of the commemorative dollar coin.

White House photographer Daniel Torok later shared a side-by-side image comparing the new Trump dollar coin with the president’s official portrait taken in June of last year.

Although the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 requires that a president must have been deceased for at least two years before appearing on a circulating dollar coin, the new Trump coin is classified as a commemorative, non-circulating issue.

The Treasury Department noted that commemorative coins are governed under different rules than standard circulating currency.

The department also pointed to historical precedent. During the nation’s 150th anniversary celebration in 1926, a commemorative half-dollar featuring President Calvin Coolidge was released, marking the first time a sitting president appeared on a U.S. coin during his lifetime.

Bessent also addressed the financial impact of the redesigned currency, saying the updated bills will not require any additional taxpayer spending.

“I think people are going to want to hold the president’s signature,” the secretary remarked.

According to Bessent, the redesigned currency is scheduled to be released to the public this fall. Treasury Department footage released to Breitbart News provided a closer look at the production process for the new bills.

The Treasury Department first announced plans for the redesigned currency in March.

At the time, Bessent said there is “no more powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of our great country and President Donald J. Trump than U.S. dollar bills bearing his name.”

U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach also praised the decision in a statement.

Trump’s “mark on history as the architect of America’s Golden Age economic revival is undeniable,” Beach said.

“Printing his signature on the American currency is not only appropriate, but also well deserved,” he added.

Bessent also confirmed in May that the Treasury Department had prepared a prototype $250 bill featuring Trump’s portrait.

He noted, however, that creating such a denomination would require an act of Congress before it could become official U.S. currency.

Legislation proposing a $250 bill bearing Trump’s image was introduced last year by Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C. The measure was referred to the House Financial Services Committee but did not receive a hearing.

The redesigned $100 bills and commemorative Trump dollar coin are part of the Treasury Department’s plans to recognize the United States’ 250th anniversary, with the new paper currency expected to enter circulation later this fall.

Med School Deans Flounder After Being Asked If Men Can Have Babies [WATCH]
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Med School Deans Flounder After Being Asked If Men Can Have Babies [WATCH]

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A House Education and Workforce Committee hearing examining the impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at medical schools featured a series of exchanges Tuesday as Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., questioned university medical leaders about biological sex, pregnancy, and gender identity, as reported by Fox News.

The July 14 hearing, titled “Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools,” examined whether DEI programs at medical schools, including the University of California, Los Angeles, the University of California, San Francisco, and the University of Illinois, have affected admissions policies, contributed to antisemitism, and influenced medical school curricula.

During the hearing, Miller questioned Dr. Sam Hawgood, chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco, about classroom guidance related to gender terminology.

“Doctor (Sam) Hawgood, you see UCSF’s Classroom Guide, titled ‘Framework for Gender and Sex Concepts in Teaching,’ advises against using the term pregnant women,” Miller said.

“Instead, it says to use pregnant people. Who are pregnant people compared to pregnant women? Just curious.”

Hawgood replied that the terminology was “part of a curriculum to help our students who are facing a wide diversity of patients” before adding that the “vast majority of pregnancies are in women” and that he has “absolutely no problem with the term pregnant women.”

Miller then shifted the discussion to biological sex.

“Has a non-biological woman ever had a baby?” she asked.

Hawgood answered that a “transgender person can.”

Miller responded, “That’s not a biological woman. Has a non-biological woman ever had a baby?”

Hawgood began responding by saying, “I would reiterate,” before Miller interrupted, saying, “It’s ridiculous.”

The Illinois congresswoman later directed her questions to Dr. Steve Dubinett, dean of the UCLA School of Medicine.

“Lastly, Dr. Dubinett, a required course at UCLA medical school, advises ob-gyn students not to, and, I quote, ‘assume gender identity,'” Miller said.

“OK, from another class in May of 2026. It included a disclaimer that while it uses the term she and women, it does not intend to exclude, and I quote, ‘those who have a uterus but do not identify with these terms.’ What does that even mean?”

Dubinett responded, “I’m not familiar with that announcement that I’d have to read the entire thing.”

Miller followed up by asking, “Can someone have a uterus but not be a woman? Because it seems like your school is promoting that ridiculous idea?”

Dubinett did not directly answer the question. Instead, he said UCLA is “treating transgender people,” but added that “we’re doing that in compliance with state and federal law.”

Miller continued pressing the issue.

“This is curious,” she said. “So, I’m going to ask you again, can someone have a uterus and not be a woman? Just say yes or no. Can they?”

Dubinett began replying, “Again, I would,” before the committee chairman interrupted because Miller’s allotted time had expired.

As the exchange concluded, Miller said, “That’s what your medical school is promoting. Chairman, it’s clear these medical schools are hiding DEI curriculum under the guise of medical access.”

Following the hearing, Miller issued a statement to Fox News Digital criticizing what she described as the influence of political ideology on medical education.

“It shouldn’t take a medical degree to answer a basic biology question. This hearing exposed that our medical schools have become consumed by political ideology that they’re losing sight of reality. Patients just want doctors grounded in common sense. Medical schools that abandon scientific truth should lose their accreditation.”

Fox News Digital reported that it contacted both Hawgood and Dubinett for comment following the hearing.

The committee hearing focused broadly on the role of DEI initiatives in medical education, with lawmakers examining curriculum, admissions practices, and institutional policies at several medical schools across the country.

Grassley Says DOJ Records Blow Hole in Jack Smith’s Sworn Testimony [WATCH]
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Grassley Says DOJ Records Blow Hole in Jack Smith’s Sworn Testimony [WATCH]

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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley announced Tuesday that Department of Justice records indicate former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigative team reviewed the contents of text messages belonging to 44 members of Congress, contradicting Smith’s previous sworn testimony that investigators did not examine the content of congressional text messages.

Grassley made the announcement on July 14, saying he was among the lawmakers whose messages were reviewed during the investigation, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

The Iowa Republican also said he plans to release the records with Sen. Ron Johnson so the public can review the documentation.

Earlier reports indicated that Smith had obtained congressional “toll records,” commonly described as call logs, as part of his investigation.

Grassley now says newly obtained DOJ records show investigators went beyond obtaining metadata and examined the contents of text messages.

“I received records frm DOJ confirming Jack Smith’s investigative team reviewed the contents of text msgs sent by 44 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS Im 1 of the 44,” Grassley wrote on X.

He added, “I’m alerting my colleagues who were impacted and will release the records w Sen Johnson so American ppl can see the evidence.”

According to Grassley, the records identify 44 members of Congress whose communications were reviewed during the investigation. Grassley’s office released a list of the lawmakers he says were affected.

The allegations stem from the Justice Department’s investigation known as “Operation Arctic Frost.”

According to documents released earlier this year, the FBI and DOJ conducted the investigation after questions surrounding the 2020 Trump alternate electors.

Grassley said the investigation began in April 2022 and included the seizure of government-issued cell phones belonging to President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence.

Investigators also conducted interviews across the country as part of the probe.

The senator sharply criticized the investigation and the methods used by prosecutors and investigators.

“Jack Smith’s criminal investigation of President Trump was a runaway train that had no brakes,” Grassley said Tuesday.

He also accused investigators of exceeding the scope of the investigation by reviewing communications involving lawmakers who were not the focus of the probe.

“Based on the information that’s been produced to me and Senator Johnson, Biden DOJ and FBI investigators apparently ignored their own routine investigative protocols to obtain and review work-related messages from me and dozens of my Republican and Democrat colleagues who were outside the scope of the government’s investigation,” Grassley said.

Grassley called on lawmakers from both parties to take the allegations seriously.

“I hope my Democrat colleagues, several of whom had their own texts swept up, finally put partisanship aside and recognize the severity of these actions. Smith’s team ran roughshod over the Constitution even after repeated warnings,” Grassley added.

The Judiciary Committee chairman also said he intends to question Smith publicly.

“Jack Smith has answering to do, and I intend to have him before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the coming months to hold him accountable,” Grassley said.

Grassley’s announcement also focused on testimony Smith gave during a deposition last December, when members of Congress questioned him under oath about the Arctic Frost investigation.

According to Grassley, Smith denied that investigators had obtained or reviewed the contents of lawmakers’ communications.

A congressional investigator asked Smith, “Did the toll records that you requested from the Senators – did they include the content of the phone calls?”

Smith responded, “No.”

The investigator then asked, “Did the records that you requested – the toll records from the members of Congress include the content of text messages?”

Smith again answered, “No.”

Grassley now contends that DOJ records contradict those sworn statements.

He said the records he plans to release with Johnson will provide evidence supporting his allegations that investigators reviewed congressional text messages despite Smith’s testimony denying that they did so.

The allegations add to ongoing scrutiny surrounding Operation Arctic Frost and the Justice Department’s investigative practices. Grassley indicated he intends to pursue additional oversight through the Senate Judiciary Committee as more records become public.

Brandon Gill Destroys Ayanna Pressley’s Feminist Rant With One Brutal Question [WATCH]
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Brandon Gill Destroys Ayanna Pressley’s Feminist Rant With One Brutal Question [WATCH]

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A House Oversight Committee hearing examining diversity, equity, and inclusion policies turned into a pointed exchange Tuesday when Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, questioned Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., over legislation related to the Equal Rights Amendment, as reported by Red State.

The House Oversight Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses convened the hearing, titled “Combating DEI in American Institutions,” on July 14.

Gill, who chairs the task force, opened the proceedings by arguing that diversity, equity, and inclusion policies conflict with the nation’s founding principles and constitutional protections.

In his opening remarks, Gill said:

“DEI is, by its very nature, an affront to the principles and ideals that define our great nation and a rejection of the progress our predecessors made in ensuring civil rights protections for all Americans.”

He continued by arguing that DEI policies evaluate individuals based on race and other characteristics rather than merit.

“DEI represents a conscious effort to specifically judge people by the color of their skin and other immutable characteristics. Not only is this an utterly disgusting and racist ideology, but it is also a clear violation of the Constitution and federal law.”

During her time to question witnesses and speak at the hearing, Pressley defended policies supported by congressional Democrats and referenced legislation she introduced concerning the Equal Rights Amendment.

Pressley noted that House Democrats had signed onto her proposal “to add the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment, enshrining it as the law of this land.”

She also pointed out that no House Republicans had joined the measure.

Gill responded by saying he would review the proposal but asked Pressley a question about the legislation’s language.

“Thank you, Congresswoman. I’d be happy to look at your Equal Rights Amendment and read through it. I guess my biggest question was, does it define what a woman is?”

Pressley replied, “I look forward to your signing on.”

Gill responded, “We’ll take a look at it.”

Pressley repeated, “I look forward to your signing on.”

Gill concluded the exchange by saying, “I just was hoping for some analytical clarity, but thank you. We’ll take a look at it.”

Following the hearing, Gill posted a video of the exchange on X with the caption:

“Ayanna Presley asked me to sign onto her ‘Equal Rights Amendment.'”

“I asked her if it clearly defines what a woman is.”

Gill also shared additional video clips from the hearing focused on DEI policies and their impact on higher education admissions.

In one post, Gill wrote:

“DEI = racial quotas.”

“Racial quotas are un-American and illegal.”

Another clip featured testimony from witness Feltscher-Stepman regarding college admissions practices.

Gill asked, “Under DEI regimes, what races do colleges and universities typically least prefer in their admissions processes?”

Feltscher-Stepman responded, “Whites and Asians primarily.”

The hearing was part of the House Oversight Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses’ ongoing examination of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in government agencies, universities, and other American institutions.

Republican lawmakers have argued that DEI policies violate equal protection principles by considering race and other characteristics in hiring, admissions, and workplace decisions.

Democrats have generally defended such programs as efforts designed to address disparities and expand opportunities.

Tuesday’s hearing centered on those competing views, with lawmakers questioning witnesses about the legal and constitutional implications of DEI initiatives.

The exchange between Gill and Pressley drew attention online after Gill shared video clips from the hearing on social media, including his question about whether the proposed Equal Rights Amendment defines what a woman is.

Tom Homan Fires Back After ICE Traffic Stops Halted, Slams Misleading Leftist Narrative [WATCH]
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Tom Homan Fires Back After ICE Traffic Stops Halted, Slams Misleading Leftist Narrative [WATCH]

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The Department of Homeland Security temporarily paused most non-urgent Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle stops following an officer-involved shooting in Maine, prompting concern among ICE personnel that the move could slow immigration enforcement.

Border czar Tom Homan, however, said the directive is not a permanent policy change and insisted the agency remains prepared to continue its operations, as reported by Townhall.

The temporary pause followed an incident in Biddeford, Maine, involving 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero, an illegal immigrant from Colombia.

Video released on July 14 showed part of the ICE operation.

According to the Department of Homeland Security, Guerrero was shot after he allegedly attempted to flee while federal agents were trying to stop a vehicle that had left a residence under surveillance.

Authorities said he reportedly tried to run over federal agents during the encounter.

The incident prompted DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin to order ICE to suspend nearly all non-urgent vehicle stops while the situation is reviewed.

The directive quickly sparked concern among immigration officers who rely heavily on traffic stops during enforcement operations.

Posts circulating on social media stated that Senator Susan Collins confirmed that Mullin personally issued the order to suspend non-urgent vehicle stops.

Critics argued the decision could reduce the agency’s ability to arrest illegal immigrants who would otherwise be encountered during routine enforcement efforts.

Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin reported that multiple ICE sources expressed frustration with the temporary directive.

“In speaking with numerous ICE sources today, most are expressing frustration that this will cause their arrest numbers to fall off a cliff while in effect,” Melugin wrote.

“A large majority of their arrests involve vehicle stops. They will now largely have to rely on court arrests, detainer…”

Despite those concerns, Homan said reports suggesting ICE operations would be significantly disrupted were overstated.

Appearing on Fox News, Homan rejected speculation that recent officer-involved shootings were the result of inadequate training among ICE personnel.

“The officers involved in these shootings are well-trained. They’re not a part of that new hires […] I asked ICE to give me the training curriculum for the academy.…”

Homan also emphasized that the suspension is temporary and does not represent a long-term shift in enforcement policy.

“It’s not a policy change, it’s a temporary pause […] I think it’s gonna be a short pause, and I’m confident ICE is well-trained in vehicle stops, and you’re gonna see us keep moving forward”

He also disputed claims that ICE arrest numbers would significantly decline because of the temporary order.

“Let me say this too: I hear a lot of noise, this is going to affect ICE arrests, and it’s not going to”

Homan explained that ICE agents often have the intelligence necessary to apprehend illegal immigrants before they ever enter a vehicle, reducing the need for traffic stops in some cases.

“We know vehicle assaults are up 3,400 percent. So, if we can arrest that alien outside that vehicle and take that two-ton weapon away from them, that’s good in some instances.”

According to Homan, ICE officers remain capable of carrying out immigration enforcement while minimizing unnecessary risks to agents and the public.

He indicated that vehicle stops will likely resume after the temporary review period concludes.

The pause comes as ICE continues immigration enforcement operations nationwide amid increased attention on officer safety.

While some agents worry the temporary directive could complicate day-to-day operations, Homan maintained that ICE’s training, intelligence gathering, and operational planning will allow the agency to continue making arrests even while the temporary restrictions remain in place.

Illegal Immigrant Gets Slap on the Wrist After Killing Three in California Semi Crash [WATCH]
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Illegal Immigrant Gets Slap on the Wrist After Killing Three in California Semi Crash [WATCH]

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A California courtroom has yet again shown how broken the justice system can be under Democrat leadership.

An illegal immigrant who killed three innocent people in a horrific semi truck crash will serve less than five years behind bars, proving that Gavin Newsom’s California continues to prioritize leniency over accountability, as reported by The Post Millennial.

The case has sparked fresh outrage from those who believe the lives of law-abiding citizens are being devalued by a system consumed with political correctness.

The tragedy unfolded when the driver, an illegal immigrant operating a semi truck, plowed straight into a line of stopped vehicles without attempting to brake or swerve.

Witnesses were stunned by the lack of reaction from behind the wheel.

“It didn’t stop. It didn’t swerve. It didn’t make any kind of maneuvers. It just went straight in.”

Three lives were lost in an instant. Families have been left to pick up the pieces while the man responsible faces less than five years in prison, a punishment that many consider an insult to the dead and an indictment of California’s justice system.

Critics argue that this decision reflects a disturbing pattern in a state run by leaders more interested in protecting non-citizens than in delivering justice for Americans.

Governor Gavin Newsom, who never misses an opportunity to moralize about “compassion” and “equity,” has presided over a state that constantly bends the rules for those who enter the country illegally.

The result is a growing list of tragedies that leave citizens dead, families devastated, and offenders barely punished. This latest sentencing will do little to change that narrative.

For the victims’ families, the pain is compounded by a sense of betrayal. Many Californians feel abandoned by a government that prioritizes sanctuary policies and lenient sentencing over the rule of law. The fact that a man who entered the country illegally and caused three deaths will be walking free in less than five years is almost too much for grieving families to bear.

Supporters of tougher immigration enforcement say this case shines a light on the disastrous consequences of California’s open-door approach.

Sanctuary city laws restrict law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration officials, meaning dangerous individuals often remain in communities where they can cause more harm.

This policy failure has become a deadly pattern under liberal leadership.

In any truly just system, reckless driving that kills three people would carry a severe sentence regardless of the perpetrator’s immigration status.

But in today’s California, the rules change when politics and ideology get involved. Prosecutors and judges operating in a culture of leniency and identity politics continue to hand out soft penalties while victims are left without closure.

Law enforcement officers across the state are frustrated as well. They are forced to work within a broken framework where their hands are tied by progressive regulations.

Some have expressed quiet disgust at seeing violent offenders, including illegal immigrants, receive light sentences or be released early under Newsom’s so-called reform initiatives.

The message sent by this sentencing is clear. In California, you can cross the border illegally, kill innocent people, and still expect mercy.

Ordinary citizens who dutifully follow the law are left wondering when the state will start protecting them instead of coddling those who break its laws.

This incident has reignited debate over America’s immigration policies nationally as well. Conservatives are using this case as another example of what happens when border enforcement and local accountability disappear in favor of political grandstanding.

Meanwhile, liberal leaders in the state continue to double down on the very policies that make these tragedies possible.

As families mourn their loved ones, the justice system’s failure to deliver a meaningful punishment only deepens the wound.

California is now living proof that progressive ideology has real-world consequences measured not in headlines but in lives lost.

If there is any silver lining, it may be that voters are finally waking up. Each case like this shakes public faith in leadership that values ideology over safety.

California families deserve better. They deserve a state that upholds justice, enforces laws, and puts the rights of its citizens above those who have no legal right to be here.


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