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SUNY Plattsburgh Approves Furry Student Club as Campus Trend Grows
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SUNY Plattsburgh Approves Furry Student Club as Campus Trend Grows

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A student government at a New York public college has approved a new “furry” student club, adding to a growing list of similar organizations appearing on college campuses across the United States, as reported by The New York Post.

According to a report published Tuesday by The College Fix, the Student Association at the State University of New York (SUNY) at Plattsburgh voted 11–1 on Nov. 16 to grant provisional recognition to a club known as “Plattsfur.”

The decision makes SUNY Plattsburgh one of several U.S. universities to formally recognize a furry-focused student organization in recent years.

Furry fandom is a subculture centered on anthropomorphized animal characters.

Members often create a personalized animal persona, commonly referred to as a “fursona,” which they use for social interaction, art, writing, role-playing, and online engagement.

The International Anthropomorphic Research Project describes the furry community as including “fans, artists, writers, gamers, and role-players” who share an interest in anthropomorphic animal characters.

The group reports that more than 75 percent of people who identify as furries are under the age of 25, and nearly 60 percent say they are currently enrolled in college.

According to SUNY Plattsburgh’s campus newspaper Cardinal Points, Plattsfur was proposed as a social and creative outlet for students who identify with the subculture. The organization currently lists 17 members.

Plattsfur president Styx Williams, a junior anthropology major, told Cardinal Points that the group was designed to provide a welcoming environment for students with shared interests.

“We aim to not only have social dialogues, but also incorporate certain elements of crafts as well as arts, and not only teach methods, but also invite people to explore stuff that they may not have before,” Williams said.

Williams said the idea for the club grew organically among friends on campus.

“Originally, this started with a handful of us that were friends that kind of just found out that we’re all furries,” Williams said.

“We realized that there’s not really a club geared toward that on campus, and through reaching out to other people in different areas of campus, we found out that there are quite a few furries on campus.”

Since receiving provisional status, Plattsfur has hosted several events, including a coloring-page meet-and-greet and a campfire gathering, according to the club’s Instagram page.

SUNY Plattsburgh’s approval reflects a broader national trend. Over the past two academic years, multiple universities have either launched or formally recognized furry-related student organizations.

These include Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Maverick Furry Club; California Polytechnic State University’s Furry Club; MataFurs at California State University, Northridge; and UTK Furries at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

At the University of California, San Diego, the campus group Triton Tails is affiliated with the Anthropomorphic Animal Appreciation Association, a global network for university-based furry clubs.

Triton Tails reports that there are now more than 100 furry club chapters at universities worldwide.

The expansion of these clubs comes as colleges continue to broaden the range of student organizations eligible for recognition, funding, and access to campus facilities.

Provisional approval typically allows new clubs to recruit members and hold events while meeting additional requirements for full recognition.

SUNY Plattsburgh did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital regarding the approval of Plattsfur or the criteria used by the Student Association in granting provisional status.

Fani Willis Has A Complete Meltdown When Questioned About Payments to Nathan Wade
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Fani Willis Has A Complete Meltdown When Questioned About Payments to Nathan Wade

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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testified Wednesday before the Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations, where lawmakers questioned her about financial records and her past relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade in connection with the RICO case brought by her office against President Donald Trump, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

Willis appeared after attempting to block subpoenas requiring her testimony before the state Senate committee.

The subpoenas were issued as part of a broader inquiry into her conduct, including her relationship with Wade and the financial arrangements surrounding his employment by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.

It has previously been established through court filings and testimony that Willis engaged in a romantic relationship with Wade, whom she hired in November 2021 to serve as a top prosecutor in the election-related RICO case.

Both Willis and Wade testified in court that their romantic relationship began in 2022, after his hiring.

However, subsequent filings contradicted those claims. Cell phone location data showed that Wade visited the Yeartie condominium where Willis was living before his November 2021 hiring.

Those records raised questions about the accuracy of their sworn testimony.

Additional court filings detailed Wade’s financial expenditures during the period in question. According to those records, Wade paid for luxury vacations taken with Willis, including trips to Napa Valley and a Caribbean cruise.

The filings further alleged that Wade used funds earned through his Fulton County contract to cover those expenses.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution previously reported:

“County records show that Wade, who has played a prominent role in the election interference case, has been paid nearly $654,000 in legal fees since January 2022. The DA authorizes his compensation.”

Financial documents presented in court also showed Wade purchased airline tickets for Willis, including flights to Miami and San Francisco.

Bank statements indicated Wade paid for hotels, air travel, a cruise, Uber rides, and flowers for Willis during the period of their relationship.

During Wednesday’s Senate hearing, Willis reacted sharply when investigators questioned her about documents detailing how much money Wade received and how those funds were spent.

At one point, Willis accused her critics of racial bias.

“Why don’t you investigate how many times they’ve called me the n word?” Willis said during the hearing.

Willis also forcefully defended Wade before the committee, raising her voice while addressing lawmakers and rejecting allegations that their relationship created conflicts of interest or ethical violations.

The Senate hearing comes after significant developments in the underlying RICO case. In November, the Georgia Court of Appeals disqualified Willis and her entire office from prosecuting President Trump.

The court cited the appearance of impropriety stemming from Willis’s relationship with Wade and the financial entanglements connected to his role in the case.

The disqualification marked a major setback for the prosecution and followed months of litigation focused on whether Willis and Wade had been truthful under oath and whether taxpayer-funded payments created improper personal benefits.

The Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigations continues to review evidence related to Willis’s conduct, including her testimony, financial disclosures, and communications.

Lawmakers have said the inquiry is focused on accountability, ethics, and the proper use of public funds.

Neither Willis nor her office has indicated whether additional legal challenges will be filed related to the Senate investigation. The committee has not announced when it expects to conclude its review.

John Bolton, Antifa, and Smartmatic All Hit in Rapid-Fire Indictments
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John Bolton, Antifa, and Smartmatic All Hit in Rapid-Fire Indictments

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Journalist John Solomon said a series of major indictments handed down within a short span of time signals what he described as a growing movement toward accountability inside the U.S. justice system, aligning with commitments made by President Donald Trump and senior officials in his administration.

Solomon made the remarks while outlining three separate indictments that emerged within roughly an hour, involving a former national security official, an election technology company, and an alleged Antifa cell accused of violence against federal law enforcement.

“Yesterday, we had the FBI director on the show, and he said to us, more accountability is coming. And he said it could come with Antifa. It could come with big public officials,” Solomon said.

“Well, tonight, three separate indictments have been unleashed in the last hour. Let me walk you through them.”

The first indictment, according to Solomon, involves former National Security Advisor John Bolton.

A grand jury charged Bolton with 18 federal felony counts related to the alleged mishandling of classified information after leaving government service.

“The first is a former National Security Advisor, John Bolton, 18 felonies accusing President Trump’s former National Security Advisor, the man who turned against the president, of mishandling classified information,” Solomon said.

Solomon stated that the indictment alleges Bolton sent thousands of pages of sensitive government material to relatives who lived in his home.

“1000s of pages the government alleges were sent by John Bolton to two relatives who lived in his home, giving secret information from his daily doings at the White House,” Solomon said.

According to Solomon, some of the materials were marked at the highest classification levels.

“Some of that information was classified. Other documents taken home or to his office were marked classified, highly sensitive, top secret at the compartmentalized levels,” he said.

Solomon described the case as unusually broad in scope.

“With the indictment says this is a very serious national security indictment, in fact, one of the most sweeping I’ve seen in a long time as a reporter,” Solomon said.

While that indictment was being unsealed, Solomon said a second grand jury action took place in Miami involving election technology company Smartmatic.

“Now, while that was going on, a separate grand jury in Miami indicted Smartmatic, the election computer company, the company that creates election machines,” Solomon said.

He said prosecutors accused the company of paying bribes to secure an overseas election contract.

“The government, the Trump and Justice Department, accused Smartmatic of paying a million dollars in bribes to win an election contract in the country of the Philippines,” Solomon said.

Solomon then turned to a third indictment involving alleged domestic extremism.

He said a grand jury in Dallas returned charges against multiple individuals described as members of Antifa.

“And if that doesn’t get you excited enough, or at least your head spinning. Remember just a few days ago, Democrats said there’s no Antifa, it’s just an idea. Well, a grand jury in Dallas disagrees,” Solomon said.

According to Solomon, the indictment alleges a coordinated and violent attack against a federal facility.

“Just about five minutes ago, a grand jury handed up an indictment saying that a cell of 11 Antifa members in North Texas were behind a very serious attack against an ice facility,” he said.

Solomon said the charging documents include detailed allegations involving weapons and threats to federal employees.

“There gripping details in this indictment about going for rifles and trying to create harm to the ice employees who were just doing their job arresting illegal aliens and transporting them,” he said.

Solomon stated the attack occurred in Fort Worth in July.

“This attack occurred back around in July in I believe it was Fort Worth, if I remember correctly,” he said.

Solomon concluded by linking the indictments to prior statements from administration officials and allies.

“So, three indictments in just a short period of time. Yes, accountability is beginning to come,” Solomon said.

“The sort of things that Kash Patel said yesterday, sort of things Pam Bondi has been talking about, the things that President Trump promised on the campaign trail coming to bear in the United States court system.”

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Chuck Schumer Wrote the Law to Allow Trump to Blow Up Nacro-Terrorists Boats: Steve Gruber
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Chuck Schumer Wrote the Law to Allow Trump to Blow Up Nacro-Terrorists Boats: Steve Gruber

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Conservative commentator Steve Gruber sharply criticized Democrats over drug interdiction and fentanyl policy during recent remarks, arguing that political leaders are prioritizing the wrong concerns while overdose deaths continue to devastate communities across the country, including small towns in Michigan.

Gruber framed his comments around maritime drug enforcement and recent actions targeting drug vessels, saying Democratic opposition reflects misplaced sympathy.

“I clearly expect the President talking about Venezuela, about seizing the oil tankers 1.8 million barrels on the one that they took, the skipper value maybe $100 million but blowing the boats out of the water, the Democrats are on the wrong side of this stance,” Gruber said.

“There’s no question about they’re on the wrong side because they’re focused on the wrong victims.”

According to Gruber, Democrats focus on those transporting drugs rather than the communities harmed by them.

“They’re worried about who’s driving that boat, who’s in a boat full of drugs, and who’s getting blown up,” he said.

“But they don’t talk about are little places like Rapid River, Michigan.”

Gruber cited specific overdose figures to drive home his argument.

“335 people in Michigan supplement. It’s like God’s country. 335 people, five people in that in that little, tiny town, have died in the last year from fentanyl overdose in Grand Rapids,” he said.

He also referenced recent deaths in a major city. “They lost eight in a single month.”

“These are the real stories that the Democrats don’t seem to care about,” Gruber continued.

“They’re throwing their chips in with the drug dealers, the drug runners, human traffickers. Nobody buys that, not here, not anywhere.”

Gruber described the impact on families and said public patience has run out.

“Look when moms and dads are burying their sons and daughters, those are the real stories that impact America,” he said.

“And people are sick and tired of it. They want a real war on drugs. They want the poison to stop.”

He warned that overdose deaths are continuing at a rapid pace. “They don’t want 100,000 Americans to die from overdose as we sit here tonight,” Gruber said.

“As we sit here tonight, before the clock strikes midnight, 25 more Americans will be dead from fentanyl overdose. 25 more, and those funerals will happen. Those people will never see the new year of 2026.”

Gruber reiterated his view that Democrats are aligned against enforcement efforts. “The Democrats are on the wrong side of this,” he said.

During his remarks, Gruber singled out Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, calling him an exception among Democrats. “John Fetterman, the only honest Democrat,” Gruber said.

“I can’t believe we’re sitting here having that conversation.”

Gruber acknowledged past criticism of Fetterman but credited him for candor.

“John Fetterman, the guy, look, I was not a fan. I thought he was compromised. He had the stroke. He couldn’t speak, right?” Gruber said.

“He turns out to be the one guy you can count on from the Democrats, to at least be honest, he’s a Democrat, but he’ll tell you the truth.”

Gruber said Fetterman accurately described the legal basis for maritime drug interdiction following a classified briefing.

“He went into that classified intelligence briefing and came out, unlike other Democrats, and told the truth about what he had seen, why it’s legal,” Gruber said.

Gruber then cited federal law to support enforcement actions.

“Oh, and by the way, right here, this in front of me, this is the maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act of 1986 authored by a member of Congress in 1986 from the state of New York,” he said.

“His name: Chuck Schumer.”

According to Gruber, the law clearly authorizes the destruction of drug vessels. “He wrote the law that passed almost unanimously that makes it legal to blow drug boats out of the water,” Gruber said. “It happened in the 80s, a lot. In the 90s, a lot.”

Gruber concluded by pointing directly to Schumer’s role. “Go ahead, look it up, folks,” he said.

“Chuck Schumer the author of this bill that made what we’re doing with Venezuelan drug boats fully legal. We don’t need permission from the rest of the world. Chuck Schumer gave us that in 1986.”

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Trump Announces Christmas Cash Payments for Troops Funded by Tariff Revenue
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Trump Announces Christmas Cash Payments for Troops Funded by Tariff Revenue

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President Donald Trump announced a new financial benefit for U.S. service members, unveiling what he called a “Warrior Dividend” that will provide a $1,776 payment to approximately 1.45 million members of the military.

The announcement was tied to what Trump described as strong federal revenues driven by tariffs and recently passed legislation.

Speaking publicly, President Trump said the payments are intended to honor the nation’s founding year and recognize the role of the military.

According to Trump, the checks are already being issued and are expected to arrive before Christmas.

“To be the largest tax refund season of all time because of tariffs, along with the just passed one big, beautiful bill,” Trump said.

“Tonight, I am also proud to announce that more than 1400 50,000 think of this, 1,450,000 military service members will receive a special we call warrior dividend before Christmas, a warrior dividend in honor of our nation’s founding in 1776 we are sending every soldier $1,776 think of that, and the checks are already on the way.”

Trump attributed the funding for the payments to higher-than-expected revenue tied to tariffs, as well as the impact of the newly enacted legislation.

He said the financial outcome exceeded initial expectations and allowed the administration to move forward with the payments.

“Nobody understood that one until about 30 minutes ago, we made a lot more money than anybody thought because of tariffs, and the Bill helped us along,” Trump said.

The president framed the Warrior Dividend as a direct acknowledgment of military service, emphasizing that no group was more deserving of the benefit.

He congratulated service members and highlighted what he described as a dramatic turnaround in military recruitment.

“Nobody deserves it more than our military, and I say congratulations to everybody,” Trump said.

Trump contrasted current enlistment figures with those from the previous year, claiming a significant improvement.

He said recruitment numbers had reached record levels after experiencing what he described as some of the worst results in military history just one year earlier.

“And by the way, we now have record enlistment in our military, and last year, we had among the worst recruitment numbers in our military’s history,” Trump said. “What a difference a year makes.”

The announcement positioned the Warrior Dividend as both a symbolic and financial gesture, linking the $1,776 payment amount to the year 1776, when the United States declared independence.

Trump emphasized the historical reference as part of the rationale behind the program.

In addition to discussing the payments and recruitment figures, Trump suggested that his approach on a broader, unspecified issue set him apart from other political figures.

He said his actions were unprecedented compared to those of past leaders from both major parties.

“In addition, I’m doing what no politician of either party has ever done,” Trump said.

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Queens Senior Begins Four-Year Sentence on Gun Charges After Justified Self-Defense Shooting
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Queens Senior Begins Four-Year Sentence on Gun Charges After Justified Self-Defense Shooting

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A 67-year-old retired doorman will begin serving a four-year prison sentence on January 14 following a Queens case that stemmed from a fatal self-defense shooting but ultimately resulted in criminal weapons possession charges, as reported by The New York Post.

Charles Foehner, a longtime New York City resident who later relocated to Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to owning unlicensed firearms after a May 2023 incident in the Kew Gardens neighborhood of Queens.

Although prosecutors determined the shooting itself was justified, the Queens District Attorney’s Office pursued charges related to firearms found in his possession.

According to court records and statements from authorities, the case originated in the early morning hours of May 2023, when Foehner went out to purchase cigarettes.

Crime in the area had increased following the opening of a now-closed hotel in 2017.

Foehner had previously complained publicly about conditions in the neighborhood, telling the New York Post in 2020, “This isn’t our nice little neighborhood anymore,” while describing open drug activity.

On the night of the incident, Foehner encountered Cody Gonzalez outside his building. Gonzalez, who had a criminal record dating back to 2004 and a documented history of mental illness, demanded a cigarette and Foehner’s phone. Surveillance footage captured the encounter.

“He kept coming closer, and clearly he was going to attack me,” Foehner said. He stated that he pointed his firearm at the ground, but Gonzalez continued approaching and motioned toward Foehner’s neck with an object. Foehner fired, killing Gonzalez.

“I didn’t want to hurt anyone. He left me no choice,” Foehner said.

Foehner immediately called 911 and cooperated with police. Prosecutors did not charge him in Gonzalez’s death, ruling the shooting justified.

However, a subsequent search revealed that Foehner owned approximately 26 firearms, only a few of which were licensed under New York law.

“Until that night, I never pointed a gun at anybody. I never had to. I’m not a gun bully…I don’t want power over anyone,” Foehner said. “I believe in the social contract.”

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz’s office charged Foehner with criminal weapons possession. Facing the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence if convicted at trial, Foehner accepted a plea deal resulting in a four-year sentence.

Foehner’s attorney, Thomas Kenniff, who has also represented Daniel Penny, cited New York’s firearms laws as a central issue in the case.

Kenniff said those laws make it difficult for otherwise law-abiding citizens to legally possess firearms for self-defense.

The sentencing judge declined a request from prosecutors to remand Foehner to Rikers Island immediately and allowed him to remain free through the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

As he prepares to report to prison, Foehner has expressed uncertainty about his future.

“I don’t know if he’s going to be here in three, four years when I get out,” he said, referring to friends and loved ones. “I might not come out.”

Foehner said he does not know where he will serve his sentence, but has begun preparing mentally for incarceration.

“Survive,” he said, when asked about his goal. He also said he has considered learning a trade or tutoring while incarcerated.

Foehner’s wife, Jenny Foehner-Speed, said the situation has been difficult for the family. “We’re just sad and devastated,” she said. “It’s hard to grasp.”

While incarcerated, Foehner’s Social Security benefits will be suspended. His wife was recently laid off from her job, and the couple has relied on fundraising to cover legal expenses.

Despite maintaining that the shooting was unavoidable, Foehner said he continues to struggle with the outcome. “Whatever the circumstances are, a guy is dead because of me,” he said.

“Maybe I should have taken the beating [that night], but who knows where the beating stops.”

Minnesota Disability Advocate Blasts Tim Walz During Emotional Fraud Rant
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Minnesota Disability Advocate Blasts Tim Walz During Emotional Fraud Rant

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Nathaniel Olson, a Minnesota disability advocate, appeared before the Fraud and Prevention Oversight Committee to raise concerns about what he described as widespread fraud affecting disabled residents across the state.

Olson told committee members that as many as 600,000 disabled people in Minnesota could be harmed, and he said the situation has created fear among families who rely on state systems for care and support.

In his remarks, Olson identified himself and explained why he was addressing the committee.

“Madam Chair. I’m Nathaniel M Olsen, a disability advocate for the state of Minnesota,” Olson said at the start of his testimony.

Olson said he had listened to commissioners and representatives from the Department of Human Services but remained focused on what he described as the scale and seriousness of the problem.

He told lawmakers that his primary concern was fraud occurring across the state and its potential impact on disabled individuals.

According to Olson, families have repeatedly contacted him to describe what they say is happening to their children and loved ones.

“I’ve heard the commissioners and the Department of Human Services, but the one thing that I’m freaking worried about is this freaking fraud that is happening over our state, where there’s 600,000 disability people in the state of Minnesota that could suffer,” Olson said.

During his testimony, Olson criticized Governor Tim Walz, accusing the administration of minimizing the problem and failing to take meaningful action.

Olson said he was troubled by public statements from the governor and expressed frustration with what he described as continued delays and assurances from state agencies.

“And sadly, it’s quite interesting that we have Governor Walz speaking in front of the state and saying that this fraud is nothing but the side, but my people are done suffering,” Olson said.

“We’re done with this fraud. We’re done with the Department of Human Services coming up here and saying, Oh, we’re going to figure this out. This has been too long.”

Olson told the committee that, in his view, the administration had prior knowledge that the fraud was coming.

He said families and parents had been contacting him for some time, describing fears about what they believed was happening within the system.

“The administration knew that this fraud was coming. I talked to families, parents. Everyone had been reaching out me and saying, Oh, this is what is happening to my child. This is what is happening to my child. We’re afraid,” Olson said.

He urged lawmakers and state leaders to set aside political differences and work together to stop the fraud.

Olson said the current situation has left families fearful and uncertain about the safety of their loved ones.

“We need to put aside this differences, and we need to come together and put a stop to this fraud,” Olson said.

Olson also accused Governor Walz of shifting blame rather than addressing the issue directly.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, acknowledges the crowd after delivering his acceptance speech during the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21, 2024, in Chicago.

He rejected any attempt to place responsibility elsewhere and said he did not believe those explanations were credible.

“Our governor is not doing anything to help us but sit here and decide he wants to blame Donald J ,The President of the United States, who has nothing to do with this,” Olson said.

“There is a time to hold our governor accountable, and I’m not seeing it.”

During his testimony, Olson spoke about his own family and said the situation has affected his personal decisions regarding his brother’s care.

He told the committee he fears what could happen if his brother were placed in an institutional care setting.

“This fraud is outrageous, and I’m very scared for my little brother if he goes into ICS home,” Olson said.

“But right now, he’s home with my parents, and he’s going to stay there.”

Olson said he sees himself as a voice for disabled individuals who are not present in the room and said he plans to continue advocating on their behalf.

“I’m going to keep fighting for these disability people, because none of them are right here, and I am their voice,” he said.

As his remarks continued, Olson expressed emotional frustration with what he said has happened to the state and called for an end to what he described as repeated excuses.

“It is time for us to say enough is enough. I’m done,” Olson said.

“And it makes me sad to see what’s happening to our state.”

Olson concluded his testimony by reflecting on Minnesota’s past and calling for change, linking the state’s future to addressing the fraud he described.

“This was a great state, it was, but all of this fraud that is coming around here, all these excuses that is happening needs to stop,” Olson said.

“Minnesota needs to become a great state again. Thank you and thank you guys for your guys’ hard work.”

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Feds Say Illegal Immigrant Licensed in New York Caused Deadly Tennessee Pileup
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Feds Say Illegal Immigrant Licensed in New York Caused Deadly Tennessee Pileup

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Federal officials announced Wednesday that the suspect accused of causing a deadly multi-vehicle pileup in Tennessee last week was an illegal immigrant who obtained a commercial driver’s license in New York, a state frequently described by critics as a sanctuary jurisdiction, as reported by Fox News.

The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation identified the suspect as 54-year-old Yisong Huang, who they said illegally entered the United States from Mexico in 2023.

According to federal officials, Huang was later released under the Biden administration and provided work authorization papers, despite reportedly being unable to speak English.

Investigators said the crash occurred on Dec. 9, when Huang was driving an empty bus on a major Tennessee highway.

Authorities reported that Huang became “distracted by a video on his phone” before rear-ending a tractor-trailer. The collision set off a chain-reaction crash involving multiple vehicles.

Officials said the incident resulted in two injuries and the death of one American citizen, Kerry Smith. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office later arrested Huang and charged him with vehicular manslaughter.

The New York Post reported that Huang was operating a tour bus at the time of the crash.

Federal officials said the crash highlighted ongoing concerns about illegal immigrants obtaining commercial driver’s licenses and operating large vehicles on public roadways.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy addressed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, linking it to broader federal immigration and licensing policies.

“It’s not just that Joe Biden let millions of migrants flood into our country illegally,” Duffy said.

“His administration doled out the documentation these unqualified foreign drivers needed to obtain trucking licenses and operate 40-ton missiles on the highway. The fact that this individual failed a basic English test also calls into question how he even got the license in the first place.”

According to DHS, Huang admitted to Border Patrol agents that he was a Chinese national after entering the U.S. illegally.

Officials said he was later released and provided with work authorization papers and a Social Security card.

DHS alleged that those documents allowed Huang to obtain a Class B commercial driver’s license, which ultimately led to the fatal crash.

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles confirmed Wednesday that Huang’s CDL was issued on April 11, 2025.

The agency said Huang presented all required federal documents at the time of issuance and that his paperwork established a “lawful presence” valid until July 15, 2029.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem commented on the case Tuesday, tying it to broader enforcement efforts.

“Far too many innocent Americans have been killed by illegal aliens driving semitrucks and big rigs,” Noem said.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – July 15, 2024: North Dakota Governor Kristi Noem at the Republican National Convention.

“And yet, sanctuary states around the country have been issuing illegal aliens commercial driver’s licenses. The Trump Administration is ending the chaos. The brave men and women of ICE are working nonstop to get criminal illegal aliens out of our communities and off our roads.”

Duffy also announced Friday that a nationwide audit found more than 50% of New York’s non-domiciled trucking licenses were issued illegally.

Non-domiciled licenses are commercial licenses issued to drivers who are not legal residents of the state.

According to Duffy, New York’s DMV “has been routinely issuing CDLs to foreign drivers illegally.”

He said the audit revealed a “shocking 53% failure rate in the records sampled, indicating a total collapse in the administration of New York’s CDL program.”

WASHINGTON – January 30 2025: Sean Duffy, Transportation Secretary, speaks at a White House press briefing after a Black Hawk helicopter collided with American Airlines flight 5342 by DCA airport

New York State DMV spokesperson Walter McClure pushed back against those claims in a statement Friday.

“Secretary Duffy is lying about New York State once again in a desperate attempt to distract from the failing, chaotic administration he represents,” McClure said.

“Here is the truth: Commercial driver’s Licenses are regulated by the Federal Government, and New York State DMV has, and will continue to, comply with federal rules.”

McClure added, “Every CDL we issue is subject to verification of an applicant’s lawful status through federally-issued documents reviewed in accordance with federal regulations. This is just another stunt from Secretary Duffy, and it does nothing to keep our roads safer. We will review USDOT’s letter and respond accordingly.”

Fox News Digital said it reached out to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation for additional details.

House Approves MTG Bill Targeting Gender Transition Care for Children
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House Approves MTG Bill Targeting Gender Transition Care for Children

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The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., that would criminalize gender transition treatments for minors, sending the measure to the Senate, where it faces significant hurdles, as reported by Fox News.

The bill passed by a narrow 216-211 vote, with most Republicans supporting the legislation and most Democrats opposing it.

A small number of lawmakers crossed party lines. Reps. Henry Cuellar of Texas, Vicente Gonzalez of Texas, and Don Davis of North Carolina voted with Republicans in favor of the bill.

Reps. Mike Lawler of New York, Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, Gabe Evans of Colorado, and Mike Kennedy of Utah voted with Democrats against the measure.

Ahead of the vote, Greene promoted the legislation on X, writing,

“Children are NOT experiments. No more drugs. No more surgeries. No more permanent harm. We need to let kids grow up without manipulation from adults to make life-altering decisions! Congress must protect America’s children!!!”

House leadership agreed to bring Greene’s bill to the floor after she backed a procedural rule last week to advance the National Defense Authorization Act.

That agreement cleared the way for Wednesday’s vote after internal Republican negotiations.

The legislation would create federal criminal penalties related to gender transition treatments for minors. While it cleared the House, its path forward in the Senate remains uncertain.

Republicans would need support from Democrats in the upper chamber for the bill to become law.

The measure drew immediate criticism from left-wing advocacy groups.

The American Civil Liberties Union condemned the House vote, arguing that the bill would interfere with medical decisions involving minors and their families.

“Politicians should never prohibit parents from doing what is best for their transgender children,” said Mike Zamore, the ACLU’s national director of policy and government affairs, in a statement.

“These families often spend years considering how best to support their children, only to have ill-equipped politicians interfere by attempting to criminalize the health care that they, their children, and their doctors believe is necessary to allow their children to thrive.”

Zamore continued, “But this bill also creates an incredibly dangerous precedent far beyond the specific care at issue, criminalizing care based on ideology and placing Washington politicians between families and their doctors. We strongly condemn the passage of this measure and urge members of the Senate to do everything in their power to prevent it from ever becoming law.”

Before final passage, Greene publicly clashed with Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, over a proposed amendment.

Roy, who serves on the House Rules Committee, introduced language intended to modify the bill by limiting federal criminal liability in certain cases.

According to the Rules Committee, the amendment sought to define when prohibited conduct would fall within federal jurisdiction.

Greene opposed the amendment, arguing that it weakened the scope of the legislation.

WASHINGTON – February 5, 2025: Marjorie Taylor Greene thumbs her nose at President Donald Trump by signing an executive order banning transgender athletes from practicing women’s sports in the East Room of the White House.

She wrote on X that her bill “criminalizes ALL pediatric gender affirming care (transgender surgeries, puberty blockers, and hormones) NOT just those receiving federal funds and protects ALL children allowing them to grow up before they make permanent changes to their body that they can never undo!!!”

She also criticized Roy personally, writing, “WTF is Chip Roy doing????? And this guy wants to be attorney general of Texas but refuses to protect children??!!!”

Roy responded by defending his constitutional concerns, stating that “the constitution matters & we should not bastardize it to use ‘interstate commerce’ to empower federal authorities.”

Despite the disagreement, Roy later said he would not offer the amendment, explaining in a statement on Wednesday that he wanted “to avoid any confusion about how united Republicans are in protecting children from these grotesque procedures.”

With House passage complete, the bill now awaits consideration in the Senate, where its future remains uncertain.

NC Man With Prior Murder Conviction Charged After Allegedly Hijacking Ambulance, Killing 74-Year-Old Woman
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NC Man With Prior Murder Conviction Charged After Allegedly Hijacking Ambulance, Killing 74-Year-Old Woman

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A North Carolina man with a prior homicide conviction has been charged with first-degree murder after authorities say he hijacked an ambulance, led police on a chase, and fatally shot a 74-year-old woman following a crash, according to law enforcement officials, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

WPDE-TV reported that 36-year-old Cheyenne Woods was arrested and charged after the death of Marie Locklear, 74, in Robeson County.

The incident occurred on Saturday after first responders were dispatched to a property in Maxton, North Carolina, for a medical emergency.

Authorities said Woods was being transported to a hospital in an ambulance when he allegedly brandished a firearm and forced emergency medical workers out of the vehicle. He then fled the scene in the stolen ambulance.

While driving the ambulance, Woods allegedly crashed into a vehicle driven by Locklear, according to police. After the collision, authorities said Woods exited the ambulance and shot Locklear.

She was transported to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries.

“This is yet another senseless act of murder committed by a repeat felon whose criminal history includes a prior murder conviction,” Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said.

“The facts of this case are deeply disturbing,” Wilkins added. “The suspect was armed, requested medical assistance, stole an ambulance, crashed it, and then opened fire on an innocent elderly woman without provocation.”

Locklear’s husband, Ronnie Locklear, said he was attending a Christmas dinner when he learned of the shooting.

“I was at a Christmas dinner. Had finished eating. And I was told my wife had been shot in the arm. And I just could not believe what was going on at that time,” he said. He also noted that his wife had spent much of the day with her terminally ill sister, who was hospitalized.

The couple’s son, Donald Locklear, said he was able to speak with his mother before she died.

“She was in a lot of pain. Of course. She couldn’t understand what had happened. She was in a lot of pain,” he said.

Authorities outlined Woods’ criminal history following his arrest. WRAL-TV reported that Woods’ record includes a 2008 murder and robbery of Jessica Cahoon in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

He was convicted in 2012 of robbery with a dangerous weapon and released in 2016.

In 2017, Woods was convicted of second-degree murder related to a killing that occurred in 2010. He was sentenced to 13 years in prison, with a minimum of 10 years.

However, he was released in 2022 after serving approximately five years. Officials said the reduced time served may have been due to credit for time already served and good behavior.

Law enforcement officials also stated that before the fatal shooting of Locklear, Woods had allegedly struck and injured a 72-year-old bicyclist earlier that same day.

That victim survived, according to prosecutors cited by The New York Post.

Woods remains in custody as the investigation continues. Authorities have not released additional details regarding a potential motive.


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