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Karoline Leavitt’s 20-Second Fox News Clip Has Leftists Losing Their Minds
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Karoline Leavitt’s 20-Second Fox News Clip Has Leftists Losing Their Minds

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A short clip of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaking on Fox News went viral Thursday afternoon, drawing widespread backlash from prominent Democrats and left-leaning media figures.

The 20-second segment, originally shared on X by liberal commentator Aaron Rupar, showed Leavitt delivering remarks that quickly became the subject of online debate.

The clip has since been reposted thousands of times across social media platforms, prompting reactions from Democratic officials and political commentators.

In the clip, Leavitt said, “The Democrat Party’s main constituencies are made up of Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals. That is who the Democrat party is catering to. Not the Trump Administration, and not the White House, and not the Republican Party who are standing up for law-abiding American citizens, not just across the country but around the world.”

The statement drew sharp criticism from several high-profile Democrats, including Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), former Obama adviser Dan Pfeiffer, and members of the left-leaning media organization MeidasTouch.

Each expressed outrage at Leavitt’s characterization of Democratic voters.

MeidasTouch wrote on its X account, “Officials who speak this way about their fellow Americans who simply have different beliefs should not be anywhere near government.”

Dan Pfeiffer also responded on X, writing, “This s##t is so f##king dangerous and everyone on the Republican side just nods along.”

Supporters of Leavitt, however, pointed out that her comments referenced specific groups associated with recent unrest and policy divisions, not general Democratic voters. Leavitt’s remarks came after weeks of large-scale demonstrations organized by pro-Palestinian groups in major U.S. cities and renewed debate over illegal immigration enforcement.

The clip shared by Rupar was viewed millions of times within hours of being posted. Rupar, known for his frequent curation of conservative media clips, captioned the post with criticism of the White House spokesperson’s tone.

Leavitt’s comments came during a discussion about national security and the administration’s stance on immigration and foreign policy.

She argued that Democrats have aligned themselves with groups she described as hostile to U.S. interests.

Her remarks echoed similar statements made in recent weeks by Republican lawmakers who have accused Democratic leaders of prioritizing leniency toward foreign nationals over public safety.

Leavitt, who previously served as a communications aide to President Donald Trump, was appointed White House Press Secretary in January 2025.

She has been one of the administration’s most visible spokespersons on issues related to border enforcement, public safety, and media transparency.

The controversy follows ongoing political clashes between the White House and Democratic lawmakers over immigration policy and foreign aid.

President Trump and his administration have repeatedly emphasized what they describe as a commitment to “law and order,” citing increases in illegal border crossings and incidents of violent crime in sanctuary cities as reasons for stricter federal enforcement.

While Leavitt’s remarks drew criticism from Democrats, they were praised by several conservative commentators and political figures who defended her statement as a blunt reflection of current political realities.

Conservative media personalities and Republican lawmakers quickly shared the clip, calling it a “truthful assessment” of Democratic priorities.

Jason Miyares Destroys Democrat Opponent in Debate for Threatening GOP Leader’s Kids
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Jason Miyares Destroys Democrat Opponent in Debate for Threatening GOP Leader’s Kids

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The Virginia attorney general debate Thursday night at the University of Richmond was dominated by controversy surrounding Democrat nominee Jay Jones and the resurfacing of violent text messages he sent in 2022 about Republican leaders.

Jones, a former delegate from Norfolk, has faced bipartisan criticism since the Richmond Times-Dispatch revealed text messages he sent to former Republican delegate Carrie Coyner in August 2022.

In the messages, Jones fantasized about killing then–House Speaker Todd Gilbert, a Republican, and referenced the deaths of Gilbert’s children.

The messages, which circulated online last month, have shadowed his campaign and prompted widespread calls for him to withdraw from the race.

During the debate, Jones addressed the messages directly and repeated an apology. “I am ashamed, I am embarrassed, and I am sorry,” Jones said.

“I’m sorry to Speaker Gilbert. I’m sorry to his family. I’m sorry to my family. And I’m sorry to every single Virginian.”

Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares, seeking reelection, responded sharply, saying Jones’s apology came only after public exposure of the texts.

“And right now you may say that you are sorry, but look at back at what happened,” Miyares said.

“You had three years to say you are sorry, Jay, and you didn’t. Three years to actually recognize what you did was horrific. You chose to stay silent.”

Miyares continued, “Carrie Coyner called you out then, you doubled down. It was after she called you out for these text messages that that is when you said you advocated for violence against children. And when this became public, we now know your first statement wasn’t saying ‘I’m sorry.’ The words ‘I’m sorry’ wasn’t even in your statement. It was to say we all send text messages we regret.”

He added that Jones’s comments were especially troubling given the position he is seeking.

“I find it a little bit stunning that today you say one of the pillars of your public safety platform is protecting children. Were you protecting Jennifer’s children when you said you wanted to see them die in their mother’s arms?” Miyares said, referring to Gilbert’s wife.

Miyares, who has served as Virginia’s attorney general since 2022, questioned how Jones could lead an office tasked with prosecuting crimes against children.

“How can anybody who’s ever worked in any of the crimes against children, all of the areas of federal and state local law department, how can they ever take you seriously, be the top prosecutor, knowing that you view that children should die to advance a political agenda?” he said.

“It’s unconscionable, and if you were truly ‘sorry,’ you would not be running for this office — because you disqualified yourself.”

In another exchange later in the debate, Miyares said Jones still failed to grasp the real-world impact of his words.

“He keeps saying that he is sorry. Jay, if you’re really sorry, you wouldn’t be running,” Miyares said.

“If you really understood the ramifications of what you said about an innocent mom and her children. You know Todd Gilbert. You served with him. Jennifer would come to the General Assembly. She would bring her children. We would see them run in the hallways. They were two and five years old at the time. This wasn’t a hypothetical. This wasn’t some figure that you know from far away. You actually know Todd. This is a flesh and blood, real husband. Jennifer is a real mom. These are real kids.”

Miyares told the audience that such comments disqualify Jones from serving as the state’s top law enforcement officer.

“How in the world could you ever show compassion and comfort a grieving mother that has ever lost a child of violence, because Virginians, there is no cry, like the cry of a mother that has lost her child. A prosecutor knows this because they’ve stood in that courtroom. Jay Jones had never understood this because he’s not a prosecutor, he’s a politician trying to save his career,” Miyares said.

The incumbent attorney general also criticized Jones’s legislative record, calling him “a criminal-first, victim-last politician.”

He cited multiple votes by Jones that he said favored leniency for offenders over justice for victims.

Jones, who served in the House of Delegates from 2018 to 2021, apologized again after the debate but maintained that he would not withdraw from the race.

He said he hoped voters would accept his apology and judge him by his “record of service.”

Miyares is seeking a second term as attorney general after being elected in 2021.

The general election is scheduled for November.

‘Bernie Sanders and AOC Said the Quiet Parts Out Loud’: Mike Johnson
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‘Bernie Sanders and AOC Said the Quiet Parts Out Loud’: Mike Johnson

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) criticized congressional Democrats on Thursday, marking Day 16 of the ongoing government shutdown, and accused top Democrat leaders of prioritizing political theater over public service.

Speaking alongside House Republican leaders during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol, Johnson singled out Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), claiming they have been “saying the quiet parts out loud” and “bragging” about their party’s resistance to compromise.

Johnson said House Republicans are focused on mitigating the effects of the shutdown for working Americans while Democrats have chosen to “toast themselves” and perform for the cameras.

“Everywhere across America right now, we’re helping small business owners and farmers and ranchers and service coordinators navigate frozen loans and delayed emergency funds amid growing uncertainty about how to keep serving their communities,” Johnson said.

“All across the country, Republicans are dealing with the very real and painful consequences facing real Americans. Now that’s happening on the Republican side and what’s happening on the Democrat side, you can see it for yourself. Compare what I just told you with what they’re doing. Look at their own behavior. Look at their actions. Don’t listen to the words that people are saying. Look at what they’re doing.”

Johnson cited examples of what he described as partisan displays from Democrats over the last several days.

“Chuck Schumer and Democrats over the last 10 days, here’s a small sample of their activity, okay?” Johnson continued.

“We’ve seen performative stunts and TikToks and photo shoots across every inch of this Capitol. We’ve seen Democrats actually toast themselves on the balcony of the DCCC last night while their colleagues voted in the Senate to keep the government closed for the 10th time. We’ve seen not one, but two failed publicity stunts right outside my own office, the latest of which ended in a congresswoman storming the entrance and berating a Capitol police officer, who, by the way, is protecting her without pay.”

The Speaker also addressed comments made during a CNN town hall the previous evening featuring Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez.

The two lawmakers blamed Republicans for the shutdown and rejected proposals from the GOP to temporarily extend federal healthcare subsidies in exchange for reopening the government.

“At some point, Democrats have to take ‘yes’ for an answer,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said in a statement to MSNBC, confirming the offer had been presented as part of the negotiations.

Ocasio-Cortez dismissed the idea during the CNN broadcast, saying, “I don’t accept IOUs. I don’t accept pinky promises. That’s not the business that I’m in.”

When asked whether a pledge from President Donald Trump would satisfy Democrats, Sanders replied sarcastically, “Oh yeah, no doubt, because the president is a very honest man.”

Johnson pointed to the town hall as evidence of what he called Democrats’ unwillingness to compromise. “Last night… many of you saw it. CNN hosted the first socialist town hall, where Bernie Sanders and AOC said the quiet parts out loud,” he said.

“They don’t know what they want to end the shutdown. They couldn’t provide a single viable solution for the mess that they themselves have gleefully created.”

“And by the way, those are the real leaders of the Democrat Party,” Johnson added.

“We all know it. AOC and Bernie. Good luck with that.”

He also addressed comments from Schumer made to Punchbowl News last week, where the Senate Democrat leader said, “Every day gets better for us.”

Schumer told the outlet that his party had anticipated the standoff for months, saying, “It’s because we’ve thought about this long in advance, and we knew that health care would be the focal point on Sept. 30, and we prepared for it… Their whole theory was — threaten us, bamboozle us, and we would submit in a day or two.”

Johnson called Schumer’s attitude unacceptable given the toll the shutdown is taking on families and workers nationwide.

“And amid all that, Chuck Schumer is actually bragging that every day gets better for his party. As you know, those are his words, not ours,” Johnson said.

“All this would be laughable if it didn’t come at the cost of American families. And it really is deadly serious. If it were up to Republicans alone, we would not be in this mess.”

The government shutdown began after negotiations over spending and healthcare funding broke down in late September. No agreement has yet been reached to reopen federal agencies or restore full services.

Wisconsin Mom Seething After Dems Give Daughter ‘Is He Dead Yet?’ Anti-Trump Bracelet
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Wisconsin Mom Seething After Dems Give Daughter ‘Is He Dead Yet?’ Anti-Trump Bracelet

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A Wisconsin mother says she was shocked when her 8-year-old daughter was handed a bracelet reading “Is he dead yet?”—a reference to President Donald Trump—by a volunteer at a Democratic Party booth during a local farmers market in Oshkosh.

Katy Neubauer described the encounter during an appearance Thursday on Fox News’ The Faulkner Focus, recounting how what began as a family outing turned into a disturbing incident involving political messaging directed at children.

The bracelet, according to Neubauer, was given out by a volunteer with the Winnebago County Democratic Party, which was operating a booth at the market.

“We were down at the farmer’s market having a conversation, my sister-in-law next to their booth and they had free children’s books out and bubbles blowing in the wind and the kids were having a great time and we didn’t think much of it and continued our conversation,” Neubauer told host Harris Faulkner.

“And out of the corner of my eye I see the man leaning over and giving one of our children a bracelet and I kinda waited for it.”

“I thought oh, this will be fun, you know, whatever,” Neubauer continued.

“But the child runs over, hands it to us and we both look down and my sister-in-law says I don’t really know what it says and I said it says, ‘Is he dead yet?’ and we both kind of look at each other in shock and I walk back over to the table and hand it back to him and I had said we don’t wear hate speech here. And I had to walk away because I was seething.”

The encounter came amid heightened political tensions following two failed assassination attempts against President Trump during the 2024 campaign.

Democrats had ramped up attacks in the final weeks of the race, with Kamala Harris calling Trump “a fascist” during an October 23 town hall on CNN and later describing him as “unstable” in a major campaign speech.

A Rutgers University survey published in April found that 56 percent of “left-of-center” respondents said assassinating Trump would be at least partially justifiable, highlighting a growing acceptance of political violence among some voters.

Neubauer said she later decided to confront the volunteers again after discovering more inappropriate bracelets.

“I went and continued and bought a few more items and then I decided to confront them a second time,” she said.

“So, at that point I started going through the bracelets and found others that contained not-so-nice language, including 8647, which I’m sure you’ve heard that one before.”

The “8647” reference—an online meme implying a desire for Trump’s death—gained national attention in 2021 when former FBI Director James Comey posted, then deleted, a beach photo featuring the number.

“I said are any of these appropriate for children? He said no, I suppose they’re not. And I said okay, then why are you handing them to my 8-year-old child?” Neubauer continued.

“I read off a couple others to them and he picked up the basket and said here, I will remove them then. I said okay, that would be a good start.”

The incident prompted swift action from market officials. Michelle Schmid-Schultz, manager of the Oshkosh Farmers Market, told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that the Winnebago County Democratic Party’s booth had been banned for the remainder of the 2025 season.

The group’s eligibility to return in future years will be reviewed in November.

Neubauer said she contacted the market immediately after the incident.

“I called the farmers market manager as I was walking home,” she said.

“We live very close to downtown, our kids actually have a farmer’s market booth every other week and we’re down there a lot and we know the manager and she was very kind and she said you aren’t the first person to call and complain about their booth today. In fact, there were about ten complaints total that particular day.”

The Oshkosh Police Department confirmed it had received multiple complaints related to the farmers market that day but did not indicate whether charges would be filed.

Local officials say they will revisit vendor policies to prevent future incidents involving political materials being distributed to children.

Milwaukee Brewers’ Karen Fired After Confrontation with Dodgers Fan Goes Viral
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Milwaukee Brewers’ Karen Fired After Confrontation with Dodgers Fan Goes Viral

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A Milwaukee Brewers fan who told another spectator to “call ICE” during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series has been fired from her job and has resigned from a local nonprofit board, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The fan, identified as Shannon Kobylarczyk, had been employed by ManpowerGroup, a Milwaukee-based global staffing and workforce solutions company.

The company confirmed that she “is no longer with the organization” following an internal review of the incident.

Kobylarczyk also resigned from her position on the board of directors for Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, the outlet reported.

The exchange occurred Tuesday night at American Family Field during the Brewers’ matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Video posted online showed a verbal confrontation between Kobylarczyk and Dodgers fan Ricardo Fosado, a Los Angeles resident who was in Chicago on a business trip and attended the game in Milwaukee.

In the clip, Fosado can be heard asking, “Why is everybody quiet?” twice as he recorded the crowd around him. Kobylarczyk responded, “Real men drink beer, pu**y.”

When Fosado repeated his question, Kobylarczyk tapped another Brewers fan on the shoulder and said, “Call ICE,” referencing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Fosado, who is of Mexican heritage and a U.S. Navy veteran, replied on the video, “Call ICE. I’m a U.S. citizen. War veteran, baby girl. War veteran. Two wars. ICE is not gonna do nothing to me. Good luck. Good luck. Good luck. Call them. Call them. F**king idiot.”

 

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The Journal Sentinel reported that Kobylarczyk later contacted stadium security, and Fosado was escorted out of the ballpark by staff.

In follow-up interviews, Fosado told the Journal Sentinel that while the situation reflected poorly on Kobylarczyk, he did not believe it warranted her termination.

“I don’t think it was like horrible or something that should get her fired. I feel bad for her,” he said.

“We cannot be judged on one mistake and a lot of emotions were involved. It was just hurt feelings, nobody physically hurt anybody.”

He added in an interview with Fox 6 that Kobylarczyk “showed us what she really thinks,” referring to her comments during the exchange.

ManpowerGroup addressed the matter in a statement posted to Instagram, writing that “the employee is no longer with the organization.”

The company initially placed Kobylarczyk on leave pending an investigation into the incident before confirming her dismissal.

The Make-A-Wish Wisconsin chapter confirmed separately that Kobylarczyk resigned from its board of directors in the wake of the controversy.

The Journal Sentinel reported that the confrontation drew significant attention after videos circulated online, prompting widespread social media reaction.

The Dodgers went on to win Game 2 of the NLCS in Milwaukee by a score of 5–1, taking a two-game lead in the series.

Los Angeles also won Game 3 at home to extend their advantage.

Fosado, who served in the U.S. Navy from 2001 to 2005, told the Journal Sentinel that he viewed the incident as an example of misplaced anger among fans but emphasized that he hoped both sides could move forward from it.

“It was just words,” he said.

“Nobody got hurt, and I think we all just need to do better.”

John Bolton Indicted by a Grand Jury on 18 Counts for Mishandling Classified Information
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John Bolton Indicted by a Grand Jury on 18 Counts for Mishandling Classified Information

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Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton was indicted Thursday on 18 counts related to the alleged improper handling and transmission of classified materials, according to Fox News Digital.

The charges include eight counts of transmission of National Defense Information and ten counts of retention of National Defense Information.

According to the indictment, “From on or about April 9, 2018, through at least on or about August 22, 2025, BOLTON abused his position as National Security Advisor by sharing more than a thousand pages of information about his day-to-day activities as the National Security Advisor—including information relating to the national defense which was classified up to the TOP SECRET/SCI level—with two unauthorized individuals, namely Individuals 1 and 2.”

The filing states that Bolton “also unlawfully retained documents, writings, and notes relating to the national defense, including information classified up to the TOP SECRET/SCI level, in his home in Montgomery County, Maryland.”

The indictment lists numerous examples of classified intelligence allegedly transmitted to unauthorized individuals.

These included intelligence on planned attacks by foreign adversaries, covert actions conducted by the United States and partner nations, intelligence collection methods, human intelligence sources, and military assessments of adversary nations.

The indictment further states that some of the retained documents described “intelligence about an adversary’s knowledge of planned U.S. actions,” and “intelligence confirming a foreign adversary was responsible for an attack.”

All of the materials were marked “TOP SECRET.”

The FBI’s investigation into Bolton began after agents obtained information that he had retained classified materials at his Maryland residence.

FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement, “The FBI’s investigation revealed that John Bolton allegedly transmitted top secret information using personal online accounts and retained said documents in his house in direct violation of federal law. The case was based on meticulous work from dedicated career professionals at the FBI who followed the facts without fear or favor. Weaponization of justice will not be tolerated, and this FBI will stop at nothing to bring to justice anyone who threatens our national security.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement, “There is one tier of justice for all Americans. Anyone who abuses a position of power and jeopardizes our national security will be held accountable. No one is above the law.”

FBI agents executed a search warrant at Bolton’s home in Bethesda, Maryland, on August 22, seizing classified documents and electronic devices.

Items listed in the warrant return included two iPhones, three computers, a Seagate hard drive, two USB drives, and a white binder labeled “Statements and Reflections to Allied Strikes.”

Agents also seized typed documents labeled “Trump I–IV” and four boxes containing printed daily activity records.

A source familiar with the investigation told Fox News Digital that CIA Director John Ratcliffe provided limited intelligence access to Director Patel that justified the raid.

“I can’t give you any more details than that, but let’s just say that John Bolton really had some nerve to attack Trump over his handling of classified information,” the source said following the August search.

Bolton served as President Donald Trump’s National Security Advisor from 2018 to 2019.

The probe into Bolton’s alleged document retention had been previously closed under the Biden-Harris administration “for political reasons,” according to a senior U.S. official.

The case was reopened earlier this year following new evidence provided by intelligence officials.

Bolton was previously at the center of a Justice Department lawsuit over his 2020 memoir, The Room Where It Happened. Prosecutors argued that the book contained classified material related to national security and sought to block its release.

A federal judge allowed publication, and the Biden-Harris administration later dropped both criminal and civil actions against Bolton in 2021.

Since leaving the administration, Bolton has publicly criticized and occasionally praised President Trump.

He previously accused Trump of mishandling classified materials but has also expressed support for some of Trump’s foreign policy actions, including the 2024 U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites, which he called “a decisive action” and “the right thing to do.”

In January 2025, Bolton’s Secret Service protection was revoked the day after President Trump’s inauguration.

“I think it is a retribution presidency,” Bolton told ABC earlier this year in response to the move. Bolton has also faced security threats from Iran, including a 2021 assassination plot linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Bolton’s arraignment is expected in federal court in Maryland in the coming days.

Kash Patel Says Deep State Panic Just Beginning as More Indictments Loom
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Kash Patel Says Deep State Panic Just Beginning as More Indictments Loom

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FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed in an interview with investigative journalist John Solomon that additional indictments are expected against corrupt officials tied to long-standing misconduct within the federal government.

During the exchange, Solomon pressed Patel on whether further criminal referrals were likely.

“Beyond those who are already charged,” Solomon asked.

“Do you think you’ve seen other crimes that might eventually get referred to justice?”

Patel replied that the FBI continues to pursue numerous investigations targeting individuals in positions of power.

“Yes, we are looking at so many different leads on criminal activity by those who are in positions of power, and we’re not going to stop until every single one of those is fully exposed,” he said.

“The documents are provided either to Congress or the courts of law and make every referral we can under the Department of Justice.”

He went on to say that the public should view the current prosecutions as only the beginning of a much larger effort.

“These indictments that you’ve seen and the ones that you’re going to see coming up here in this near future, are just the beginning,” Patel continued.

Acknowledging public frustration about the pace of progress, Patel noted that dismantling entrenched corruption requires time and persistence.

“But I have to remind the audience one thing, everybody’s like, it’s seven months. What have you guys been doing? Well, they spent 20 years building this diseased temple of corruption. It takes a little bit of time to defeat it and beat it down,” he said.

Patel urged the public to evaluate the FBI’s recent work and remain patient as the investigations unfold. “I’m not asking you to trust me,” he added.

“I’m asking you to look at the work the men and women of the FBI have done so far in these seven, eight months, and just imagine what we’re going to do come the year end.”

The remarks signal that additional legal action may be forthcoming as the FBI continues to probe what Patel described as a two-decade network of entrenched corruption within the government.

Trump Launches Major IRS Overhaul, Targets Soros-Linked Political Funding
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Trump Launches Major IRS Overhaul, Targets Soros-Linked Political Funding

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President Donald Trump has directed a sweeping overhaul of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), with interim IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent and senior advisor Gary Shapley spearheading a restructuring effort that includes new investigative priorities and leadership changes.

The move comes as the agency operates with reduced staff due to the ongoing government shutdown and follows the removal of former Commissioner Billy Long in August after a policy dispute over taxpayer data.

According to officials familiar with the matter, Shapley has been tasked with identifying individuals and entities who may face criminal scrutiny over potential political and financial misconduct.

Among those reportedly reviewed is billionaire Democratic donor George Soros, whose Open Society Foundation remains one of the world’s largest funders of progressive causes.

Soros’ Fund for Policy Reform, largely run by his son Alex, donated $60 million to Democrats in 2024, ranking as the 12th largest contributor nationally and second among exclusively liberal givers.

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The overhaul has coincided with a broader push from the administration and Republican leaders to examine political funding sources tied to recent anti-Trump demonstrations.

Senator Ted Cruz introduced legislation this week to enable the Department of Justice to use the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act to investigate financial backers of the “No Kings” protests held over the weekend.

“Follow the money. Cut off the money,” Cruz told Fox News host Sean Hannity on Wednesday.

“You look at this No Kings rally — there’s considerable evidence that George Soros and his network is behind funding these rallies which may well turn into riots.”

Cruz added, “I’ve introduced legislation that would allow DOJ to use RICO to prosecute the money that is funding these No Kings protests.”

President Trump has previously said that Attorney General Pam Bondi should use RICO statutes to address funding networks behind political violence.

“They should be put in jail,” Trump said, according to CNN, referencing protesters who targeted him at a Washington, D.C., restaurant in September.

The President has instructed Bessent to identify financiers believed to be contributing to political unrest.

“Scott will do that. That’s easy for Scott,” Trump said during a recent cabinet meeting.

Soros’ Open Society Foundation denied any involvement in political violence and reiterated its opposition to unlawful conduct.

The administration’s IRS restructuring follows the dismissal of Commissioner Billy Long after only two months in the role.

Sources told The Washington Post and CNN that the decision came amid tensions over whether the IRS should provide taxpayer data to immigration authorities.

According to those reports, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had requested confirmation of addresses for more than 40,000 individuals using tax records — part of a larger effort under an April agreement between DHS and the Treasury Department.

Long refused, citing taxpayer privacy protections. He was replaced the following day.

A DHS spokesperson said the cooperation framework was designed “to ensure that sensitive taxpayer information is protected, while allowing law enforcement to effectively pursue criminal violations.”

The White House called claims of internal disagreement “false and totally fake news,” and said Long’s reassignment had been planned.

Long was later nominated by President Trump to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Iceland.

“It is an honor to serve my friend President Trump and I am excited to take on my new role as the ambassador to Iceland,” Long wrote on X.

“I am thrilled to answer his call to service and deeply committed to advancing his bold agenda.”

Meanwhile, the IRS is operating at roughly half capacity under a revised contingency plan posted to its website, with only about 53 percent of employees — roughly 39,870 workers — remaining on duty. The shutdown has halted most IRS operations as it draws on remaining funds from the Inflation Reduction Act.

Earlier this year, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, oversaw a separate round of staff reductions that reduced the IRS workforce from approximately 100,000 at the end of 2024 to around 75,000.

Shapley’s ongoing plan reportedly includes replacing key personnel, including Guy Ficco, who currently leads the agency’s investigative division.

The White House has not commented on specific personnel changes but has stated that the reorganization is intended to improve accountability and modernize operations.

When reached by The Wall Street Journal, Shapley declined to discuss specific individuals under review.

“I’m grateful to continue in my role in reforming the IRS,” he said.

A Treasury Department spokesperson added that the team’s focus “remains collections, privacy, and customer service.”

The IRS restructuring represents one of the most significant administrative shakeups since the shutdown began and marks the latest in a series of moves by President Trump to redirect federal agencies toward new enforcement and accountability priorities.

Sean Duffy Blocks Million in DOT Funds to California Over English-Language Rule Defiance
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Sean Duffy Blocks $40 Million in DOT Funds to California Over English-Language Rule Defiance

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Thursday that California will lose more than $40 million in federal transportation funding after refusing to comply with the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) English language proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers, as reported by the Western Journal.

According to a DOT news release, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will withhold $40,685,225 in Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) grants until the state enforces federal rules requiring commercial drivers to demonstrate English-language proficiency.

“I put states on notice this summer: enforce the Trump Administration’s English language requirements or the checks stop coming,” Duffy said.

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“California is the only state in the nation that refuses to ensure big rig drivers can read our road signs and communicate with law enforcement. This is a fundamental safety issue that impacts you and your family on America’s roads.”

Duffy added that he regretted the funding loss for California law enforcement but said the decision was unavoidable.

“Let me be clear — this is valuable money that should be going to the great men and women in California law enforcement, who we support. Gov. Newsom’s insistence on obstructing federal law has tied my hands,” he said.

The withheld MCSAP grants fund activities such as roadside inspections, safety audits, traffic enforcement, and trucking safety education programs.

Under federal law, commercial drivers must be able to “read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records.”

California officials have maintained that the state’s commercial truck drivers have crash rates below the national average. However, the Department of Transportation said funding will not be restored until the state complies with the federal standards.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order in April requiring all commercial drivers to demonstrate English proficiency before obtaining or renewing a commercial driver’s license.

The order drew attention when California truck driver Vivak Sharma told KGO-TV that he could not renew his license because he does not speak English, despite living in the U.S. for a decade.

Duffy addressed the case directly on X, writing, “Crocodile tears for a man who has spent a decade in our country but couldn’t be bothered to learn our language. Our new rules will keep you and your family SAFE on America’s roads!”

The DOT’s decision comes amid growing federal concern over the misuse of state-issued licenses by noncitizens. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently revealed that some illegal immigrants had obtained commercial driver’s licenses under false or incomplete names.

One case cited in a DHS release involved a man in New York who possessed a driver’s license under the name “No name given Anmol.” The suspect, an illegal immigrant, was detained by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol on Sept. 23 and later taken into federal custody.

“Allowing illegal aliens to obtain commercial driver’s licenses to operate 18-wheelers and transport hazardous materials on America’s roads is reckless and incredibly dangerous to public safety,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said.

“New York is not only failing to check if applicants applying to drive 18-wheelers are U.S. citizens but even failing to obtain the full legal names of individuals they are issuing commercial drivers’ licenses to.”

McLaughlin said DHS continues to coordinate with state and local agencies to identify and remove illegal alien truck drivers operating in violation of U.S. law.

Border Czar Tom Homan Says Family Forced Into Hiding Amid Threats, Reporters Trying to Identify His Kids
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Border Czar Tom Homan Says Family Forced Into Hiding Amid Threats, Reporters Trying to Identify His Kids

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Border Czar Tom Homan revealed Thursday that his family has been forced into hiding after receiving death threats and being targeted by reporters seeking to identify and locate them, as reported by The Independent Journal Review.

Speaking on Fox News’ The Faulkner Focus, Homan said he has not lived with his wife since late March due to ongoing threats and media efforts to uncover personal details about his family.

“I have not lived with my wife since late March because of death threats against me. And now there’s reporters trying to find the location of my family. There are reporters trying to identify who my sons are. This has gone beyond the pale. It’s insulting,” Homan said.

“And God bless the men and women of ICE and Border Patrol. When I go to bed every night, I say a prayer for every person out there wearing that shield, that they go home to their families.”

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), law enforcement officers and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have faced a 1,000% increase in assaults in recent years.

DHS also reported that agents and their families have been doxxed and harassed online by activists and extremists.

In Texas, an ICE officer’s spouse received a threatening call from an unidentified individual who said:

“I don’t know how you let your husband work for ICE, and you sleep at night. F*** you, f*** your family. I hope your kids get deported by accident. How do you sleep? F*** you. Did you hear what happened to the Nazis after World War II? Because it’s what’s going to happen to your family.”

The department said three women were indicted by a federal grand jury in September after they live-streamed their trip to an ICE agent’s home and posted the address online.

Homan said despite the danger, he continues to support and pray for both law enforcement officers and the illegal aliens they encounter, saying he does not want to see “bloodshed.”

In a previous interview in November, Homan stated he would not be intimidated or silenced by threats.

Jul 17, 2024; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Thomas Homan, Former Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, speaks during the third day of the Republican National Convention at Fiserv Forum. The third day of the RNC focused on foreign policy and threats. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY

“They’re not going to silence me. Look, I’m going to do this job. I want to do this job because it’s an issue of national security,” Homan said at the time.

“So you’re not going to shut me up. I’m not going away, and I’m going to do this job and I’m going to continue talking to [the] American people [about] why it needs to be done.”

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that ICE agents have recently arrested several high-priority illegal alien offenders, including individuals convicted of murder, rape, and sexual assault of minors.

In one September incident, an alleged shooter engraved the words “ANTI-ICE” on his bullet casings before opening fire on an ICE facility, killing two detainees. The attack highlighted the growing hostility toward immigration enforcement officers across the country.

Homan reiterated his commitment to continue his work on border security and immigration enforcement despite the mounting threats against him and his family.


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