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Alabama Cops Outwit Students in Hilarious Toilet Paper Prank Payback
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Alabama Cops Outwit Students in Hilarious Toilet Paper Prank Payback

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Police officers in Heflin, Alabama, carried out a coordinated “revenge” prank on local high school seniors this week after the department’s headquarters became the target of an elaborate toilet papering incident days before Halloween.

According to the Heflin Police Department, members of the Class of 2026 covered the police station, squad cars, and surrounding trees with toilet paper late last week as part of a senior tradition.

The department responded Tuesday night with a planned counter-prank aimed at several of the students involved.

Police Chief Ross McGlaughn confirmed that his officers, along with community volunteers, participated in the lighthearted operation.

“We know who you are and while you just put the PlayStation controller down for a week, we are children of the 80s and 90s who perfected this craft years ago,” McGlaughn wrote in a Facebook post detailing the event.

The chief said he and his team received parental permission before targeting three student homes.

To ensure the prank came as a surprise, McGlaughn misled the students by hinting that any police retaliation would take place on Halloween night.

Instead, the officers launched their operation two days early.

“Old school rules were put into place. We would park down the road and approach the target on foot,” McGlaughn wrote.

“Speed, surprise, and violence of action” were the guiding principles behind what he jokingly called the department’s tactical plan.

The group moved quickly to cover trees, lawns, and bushes with toilet paper, then exited the area on foot before returning to their vehicles.

Officers worked to avoid activating alarms or security cameras during the prank, which McGlaughn described as an exercise in “stealth and coordination.”

However, rain overnight partially spoiled their handiwork.

McGlaughn said the toilet paper was reduced to a “soggy mess” by morning.

The playful exchange between officers and students has gained attention on social media, with the department’s Facebook post drawing hundreds of comments and shares.

Residents of Heflin—a city located about 80 miles east of Birmingham—have praised the officers for handling the situation with humor while fostering community spirit.

In an interview with CBS News, McGlaughn emphasized that the department’s response was all in good fun and that no property damage or illegal activity occurred during either prank.

“As long as they’re doing this, they’re not getting in trouble doing something else,” he said.

“I haven’t seen any type of drugs or alcohol involved, because I think they’re spending all their money on toilet paper.”

Students involved in the original prank reportedly turned their efforts into an entrepreneurial project by forming a cleanup service called the “Toilet Paper Rapid Response Team.”

The group offers “TP insurance” to local residents, pledging to remove toilet paper from insured properties after pranks for a small fee.

“It brings a sense of community,” one student told CBS News.

Chief McGlaughn said the exchange has strengthened relationships between local youth and police officers.

“It’s about having fun and remembering that community policing is also about connection,” he said.

No citations or formal complaints were issued in connection with the incidents.

The Heflin Police Department stated that the matter is considered closed—though McGlaughn left open the possibility of future “operations” if the students attempt another prank next year.

Kathy Hochul Nearly ‘Booed Off Stage,’ Turns It Into Her Own ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Moment
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Kathy Hochul Nearly ‘Booed Off Stage,’ Turns It Into Her Own ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Moment

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul faced an awkward moment during a campaign appearance with state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani when she was loudly heckled by supporters chanting “tax the rich” as she stood on stage.

The incident occurred over the weekend during a rally in Queens, where Hochul appeared to lend her support to Mamdani’s election bid.

Videos from the event show the crowd repeatedly shouting the slogan while Hochul stood beside the assemblyman.

As the chants grew louder, Mamdani approached the governor and appeared to escort her off the stage.

The moment quickly spread online, with critics describing the exchange as a public embarrassment for the governor and a sign of growing tensions within the New York Democratic Party.

When questioned about the incident Monday, Hochul attempted to clarify what she thought she had heard. Speaking to a reporter from the New York Post, Hochul said she initially believed the crowd was cheering for the Buffalo Bills football team.

“I thought they were saying ‘Let’s Go Bills,’” she said.

“I wasn’t sure… I heard some noise, I heard a lot of cheers. But later on it became clear to me, I know there is a passion for that.”

The explanation drew widespread attention across New York political circles and social media, where many observers questioned whether Hochul could have mistaken the chant.

Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), has been a vocal advocate for higher taxes on wealthy New Yorkers and large corporations.

His “Tax the Rich” campaign slogan has been featured prominently in rallies and legislative proposals calling for increased state revenue through progressive taxation.

Hochul’s decision to campaign with Mamdani highlighted the Democratic governor’s balancing act between the party’s moderate wing and its increasingly vocal socialist faction.

The confrontation comes as Hochul faces growing political pressure ahead of the next gubernatorial race.

Recent polling has shown a tightening margin between Hochul and Republican challenger Elise Stefanik, who has served as chair of the House Republican Conference.

Stefanik’s rising profile and focus on economic issues have made her a formidable opponent in what could become one of the most closely watched state contests in the country.

Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has also warned that the Democratic Party risks alienating moderate voters by embracing candidates from the Democratic Socialists of America.

In recent interviews, Cuomo cited figures such as Mamdani in New York and Omar Fateh in Minneapolis as examples of a movement that could damage the party’s long-term viability.

The DSA has gained influence in several major metropolitan areas, including New York City, by supporting progressive candidates in local and state elections.

Mamdani, who represents the 36th Assembly District in Queens, has championed rent control expansions, climate initiatives, and redistribution measures that have placed him at odds with more centrist Democrats.

Hochul’s appearance alongside Mamdani was intended to demonstrate party unity but instead drew renewed attention to ideological rifts among New York Democrats.

The governor has not issued any further statements regarding the rally incident or her comments to the Post.

The event marks the latest in a series of challenges for Hochul as she navigates pressure from both the left and right while managing a divided legislature and a struggling state economy.

Democrats’ Shutdown Leaves Millions Without Heat as Winter Sets In
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Democrats’ Shutdown Leaves Millions Without Heat as Winter Sets In

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As winter approaches, federal funding delays tied to the ongoing government shutdown are threatening heating assistance for millions of low-income Americans.

Nearly six million households rely on the $4.1 billion Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps vulnerable families cover heating costs during the cold months.

Now in its fifth week, the shutdown has stalled the release of program funds, leaving state officials warning of potential disruptions as temperatures continue to fall.

Several states have said that the delay could affect households that depend on the aid to stay warm.

In Philadelphia, 74-year-old Jacqueline Chapman, a retired school aide, said she is among those directly affected.

Chapman, who receives $630 a month in Social Security benefits, told Boston’s WCBB5 that she recently lost access to her food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and has now been told her heating assistance may also be at risk.

“I feel like I’m living in scary time,” Chapman said. “It’s not easy to rest when you know you have things to do with limited accounts, limited funds. There isn’t too much you can do.”

The federal court system has begun addressing some of these funding gaps.

On Friday, a federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to partially fund SNAP benefits with existing reserve money, providing temporary relief to approximately 42 million Americans who depend on the program for food assistance.

Still, agencies responsible for administering LIHEAP and SNAP say the situation remains urgent.

Mark Wolfe, executive director of the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), said that if the standoff in Washington continues, many families could face immediate consequences.

“The impact, even if it’s temporary, on many of the nation’s poor families is going to be profound if we don’t solve this problem,” Wolfe said.

His organization represents state directors who oversee LIHEAP funding across the country.

“These are important income supports that are all potentially heading toward a cliff at the same time,” Wolfe added.

“And I can’t point to a similar time in recent history where we’ve had this.”

The delays come as energy costs continue to rise nationwide. Wolfe told USA Today that both electricity and natural gas prices have increased sharply, adding pressure to household budgets already stretched by inflation.

According to NEADA data, about 21 million households—roughly one in six across the country—are currently behind on their energy bills.

The group also reported that since late 2023, household energy costs have risen by about 31 percent on average, leaving many families in a precarious position as the winter months begin.

“The situation is really grim regarding (rising energy) pricing and availability of LIHEAP funds,” Wolfe told USA Today.

“Even if all goes well now, the earliest we will see funds will be December.”

The administration has not announced an updated timeline for when states can expect full funding for LIHEAP to resume.

For now, states are continuing to process applications with limited resources as the funding impasse persists.

Officials have said that once Congress reaches an agreement to reopen the government, the Department of Health and Human Services will prioritize resuming LIHEAP payments to participating states.

Until then, many low-income families face uncertainty as winter sets in and utility bills continue to rise.

Shutdown Silver Lining: Brooke Rollins Reveals Staggering SNAP Benefits Numbers
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Shutdown Silver Lining: Brooke Rollins Reveals Staggering SNAP Benefits Numbers

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Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced Sunday that thousands of illegal migrants have been removed from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), confirming that the administration is moving ahead with a sweeping overhaul to ensure only eligible Americans receive food benefits.

Speaking on “Fox & Friends Weekend,” Rollins said that since taking over the Department of Agriculture, the administration has begun an extensive audit of the SNAP system, identifying large-scale misuse and fraudulent claims linked to ineligible recipients.

“There’s been a lot of miscommunication out there on the program, but this is one of the first things we did,” Rollins said.

“When I walked into Day One of USDA, February 13th, is we sent letters to every governor in America being very clear that no illegal aliens can use SNAP. Zero.”

Rollins said her department, working with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), launched a data review operation that requested every state’s information on SNAP beneficiaries to determine how the program expanded during former President Joe Biden’s tenure.

“We asked every state for the first time in history — and this was in February — to send us their data and let us, with DOGE and a war room, actually start going through this data to better understand how this explosion of SNAP benefits happened under Joe Biden. We increased almost 40% on this program in just a couple of years under the Biden administration.”

According to Rollins, 29 states have complied with the data request — primarily Republican-led states, though a few Democratic states have also participated.

“In that data — and I haven’t talked about this yet publicly — we have found, we have thousands and thousands of illegal use of the [Electronic Benefit Transfer] EBT card,” she said.

“We have been moving people off of SNAP. We’ve got almost 700,000 people I think we’ve moved off just since the president took office. We’ve arrested about 118 people. So this has been ongoing.”

The issue of SNAP funding resurfaced in October 2025 as the government shutdown continued.

Several Democratic governors and attorneys general sued the Trump administration, arguing that the Department of Agriculture should use contingency funds to maintain food aid despite the shutdown.

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced their state would join others — including Arizona and Massachusetts — in suing over what they described as an “unlawful refusal” to continue benefits.

The USDA issued a notice on Monday stating that SNAP benefits would be paused beginning November 1, citing legal restrictions on using the $5 billion contingency fund.

Reuters reported that the agency said those funds were “not legally available” for that purpose. By Friday, two federal judges ordered the administration to use contingency funds temporarily to sustain the benefits.

Rollins said the federal review had revealed widespread abuse in the SNAP system, including duplicate recipients and benefits issued to deceased individuals.

“What this conversation has allowed is a national spotlight on a broken and corrupt program,” she said.

“We found one guy in six different states getting a benefit. We found about 5,000 people that are dead who are still getting benefits.”

She added that the findings would drive major reforms.

“It is time to drastically reform this program so that we can make sure that those who are truly needy, truly vulnerable, are getting what they need and the rest of the corruption goes away and we can serve the American taxpayer,” Rollins said.

Rollins concluded by affirming that the administration remains committed to restoring accountability to federal assistance programs.

“We want to, number one, most important, get the government open. Make sure the people that really need this money are going to get it,” she said.

“But guess what? There’s a new sheriff in town. His name is Donald Trump and this program will be reformed. We will hold people accountable and we will be able to help those who really need it.”

According to a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services memo obtained in September 2025 by the Daily Caller News Foundation, federal officials have been directed to identify and remove migrant applicants deemed more likely to become dependent on government assistance.

While detailed data on illegal migrants’ use of SNAP is limited, USDA figures from 2022 showed the program provided benefits to approximately 1.465 million noncitizens, with an additional 2.2 million children in noncitizen households also receiving SNAP aid, according to the Economic Policy Innovation Center (EPIC).

California led all states that year, distributing 273,000 food stamp benefits to noncitizens, followed by Florida with 238,000 and New York with 218,000.

Kash Patel Claps Back at ‘Internet Anarchists and Clickbait Haters’ Attacking His Girlfriend
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Kash Patel Claps Back at ‘Internet Anarchists and Clickbait Haters’ Attacking His Girlfriend

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FBI Director Kash Patel defended his relationship with country music singer Alexis Wilkins following a wave of online criticism that surfaced over the weekend.

The backlash stemmed from reports that Patel used an FBI jet to visit Wilkins, who performed the national anthem at a wrestling event held at Penn State University on October 25.

“The disgustingly baseless attacks against Alexis — a true patriot and the woman I’m proud to call my partner in life — are beyond pathetic,” Patel wrote on X.

“She is a rock-solid conservative and a country music sensation who has done more for this nation than most will in ten lifetimes. I’m so blessed she’s in my life.”

Patel’s post also criticized his allies who have not publicly defended the couple.

“To our supposed allies staying silent — your silence is louder than the clickbait haters,” he said, adding that attacks on Wilkins “jeopardize our safety.”

The controversy began when former FBI agent and commentator Kyle Seraphin highlighted Patel’s official flight records, noting a trip coinciding with Wilkins’ performance at the Real American Freestyle professional wrestling event in Pennsylvania.

Seraphin questioned the timing and purpose of the travel, given the ongoing federal government shutdown affecting agency employees.

“We’re in the middle of a government shutdown where they’re not even gonna pay all of the employees that work for the agency that this guy heads, and this guy is jetting off to hang out with his girlfriend in Nashville on our dime?” Seraphin said on his program.

He later accused Patel and Wilkins of “grifting off the American public,” sparking widespread online criticism directed toward the couple.

Following the release of the travel records, reports surfaced that Steven Palmer, a 27-year FBI veteran overseeing the bureau’s aviation units, had been forced out of his position.

According to Bloomberg Law, individuals familiar with the situation said Palmer was given the option to resign or be terminated, allegedly due in part to Patel’s anger over the leaked flight information.

When asked for comment, FBI spokesperson Ben Williamson dismissed media coverage of the situation.

He said headlines attacking Patel were “disingenuous and dumb.”

Federal policy requires FBI directors to use government aircraft for all travel, both official and personal, due to security protocols.

Directors are required to reimburse the government for any personal portions of travel.

Patel has previously criticized former FBI Director Chris Wray for his own use of bureau aircraft for non-official purposes, calling such behavior inappropriate at the time.

The current scrutiny over Patel’s travel has drawn comparisons between the two, though the FBI maintains that directors are obligated to use government planes for safety reasons.

Wilkins, a Nashville-based country artist, has performed at a number of patriotic events and was recently featured at the Real American Freestyle competition in State College, Pennsylvania.

Arizona Judge Resigns After Police Catch Her in Embarrassing Courthouse Act
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Arizona Judge Resigns After Police Catch Her in Embarrassing Courthouse Act

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An Arizona Superior Court judge has stepped down from the bench following an incident in which she was reportedly caught urinating in public near the courthouse where she served.

According to Prescott police, officers responded around 1:30 a.m. on October 4 after witnesses reported a woman relieving herself near Montezuma and Gurley Street, just steps from the Courthouse Plaza in downtown Prescott.

The area is home to the Yavapai County Superior Court, where Judge Pro Tempore Kristyne Schaaf-Olson worked.

Bodycam footage obtained by Fox News Digital shows Schaaf-Olson pulling up her pants before sitting on a bench as a police officer approaches.

“This is disgusting,” the responding officer says in the recording.

The video captures the officer attempting to identify Schaaf-Olson as she struggles to spell her name.

Moments later, Schaaf-Olson’s husband, Jason Olson, arrives at the scene. Olson serves as the parks and recreation manager for the Town of Chino Valley, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.

Video shows him trying to lead his wife away from the officers, refusing multiple commands to step back.

When the officer explains that Schaaf-Olson was being questioned “because I just saw her puking and urinating, exposing herself to several people,” Jason Olson disputes the account, saying, “Nope. That wasn’t her.”

As the situation escalated, officers restrained Jason Olson after he continued to resist commands. “Get your a– on the f**king ground, dude,” an officer says in the footage.

Olson responds, “I’m not doing anything!”

Additional officers arrived to assist, and he was taken into custody.

During the struggle, an officer can be heard radioing, “515, we’re fighting.”

Schaaf-Olson was cited for urinating or defecating in public, a misdemeanor offense under city law. In the footage, she identifies herself by saying, “That’s fine. I want to let you know, my name is Judge Kristyne Olson.”

Officers then attempt to have her sign the citation, with one saying, “Nope, right here on the screen. On the screen,” as she struggles to complete the electronic signature.

Jason Olson was also cited for resisting arrest, interfering with a crime scene investigation, and obstruction of government operations, according to police and local media reports.

A few days later, the Yavapai County Superior Court announced that Schaaf-Olson had resigned her position, effective October 31.

In a written statement dated October 6, she said, “My resignation comes after careful consideration of current physical, medical and family circumstances.”

She continued, “The Yavapai community deserves and has judges who are steadfast in their commitment to serving Yavapai County.

Considering current events in my life, I believe it would be difficult to honor this commitment. I have therefore decided to resign.”

Court officials confirmed that Schaaf-Olson’s resignation was accepted and that her duties would be reassigned.

Both Schaaf-Olson and her husband are scheduled to appear in court later this year. Schaaf-Olson’s pre-trial conference is set for December 16, and Jason Olson’s is scheduled for November 18, according to FOX 10 Phoenix.

D.C. Mayor Scrambles to Impose Curfew After Massive Teen Brawl Goes Viral
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D.C. Mayor Scrambles to Impose Curfew After Massive Teen Brawl Goes Viral

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Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a temporary juvenile curfew for the city following a large altercation involving hundreds of teenagers in the Navy Yard neighborhood on Friday night. The curfew, which began immediately after her announcement, will remain in place through November 5.

In a post on X, Bowser stated that the curfew applies to all individuals under the age of 18 and will run nightly from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

“We are declaring a limited juvenile curfew in Washington, DC,” Bowser wrote.

“Effective immediately, all juveniles under the age of 18 are subject to a curfew from 11PM until 6AM, which will extend through 11/5.”

According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), groups of teenagers began gathering near the Navy Yard Metro Station at approximately 7:30 p.m.

The crowd grew to several hundred within half an hour.

While the gathering initially appeared peaceful, police said the situation escalated as fights broke out and groups began blocking streets and ignoring officers’ directions to stay on sidewalks.

MPD called in assistance from multiple agencies, including the Metro Transit Police, U.S. Capitol Police, and the National Guard, along with members of a federal task force.

The combined response aimed to restore order and prevent the situation from spreading to other areas.

By around 11 p.m., officers had dispersed the crowd, cleared nearby parks, and directed many of the juveniles toward Metro stations to leave the area.

Police maintained an increased presence in the neighborhood overnight to deter additional disturbances.

Four teenagers from Washington, D.C., and one 18-year-old from Maryland were arrested in connection with the incident, according to MPD officials.

Authorities have not released the names of those taken into custody.

The MPD confirmed that Bowser’s limited juvenile curfew will apply to specific high-traffic areas, including the U Street Corridor, Banneker Recreation Center, Navy Yard, and Union Station.

These areas have been designated as enforcement zones due to repeated large gatherings and disorderly behavior involving minors in recent weeks.

In a press release issued Saturday, MPD Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith condemned the violence and said law enforcement agencies would increase their visibility in affected neighborhoods.

“The behavior displayed last night in Navy Yard is unacceptable, and MPD and our law enforcement partners will have an increased presence tonight to ensure this does not happen again,” Smith said.

“This group chose not to visit any of the events hosted by MPD or our DC agency partners and instead gathered in this manner.”

The mayor’s decision follows multiple reports of escalating juvenile disturbances across the city in recent months.

Earlier this fall, police responded to several incidents involving large groups of minors near public transportation hubs and recreation centers.

City officials have described the curfew as a temporary measure aimed at curbing disorderly activity while longer-term solutions are considered.

Under District law, minors violating curfew orders can be detained by police and released to a parent or guardian.

Repeat violations may result in fines or community service requirements.

The MPD said it will focus primarily on ensuring safety and preventing property damage rather than punitive enforcement.

The limited curfew is expected to remain in effect through November 5, covering the city’s busiest Halloween weekend period.

Police officials said they will evaluate its effectiveness before determining whether further extensions or adjustments are necessary.

Democrats Engineered SNAP Shutdown Chaos Backfires as Country Shifts Against Them
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Democrats Engineered SNAP Shutdown Chaos Backfires as Country Shifts Against Them

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Pollster Matt Towery said Friday that Democrats’ attempts to generate outrage over disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could be backfiring as the government shutdown continues.

His comments came during an appearance on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle,” where he discussed the political fallout from the lapse in food aid funding.

Democrats have blocked a temporary funding measure that would restore the program, which provides assistance to more than 40 million Americans.

Towery said the effort to leverage the shutdown’s impact on SNAP for political gain is beginning to fail with the public.

“I think the public is just now beginning to hear the information about how many people who are receiving food stamps, who simply are not from this country and came into the country illegally,” Towery told host Laura Ingraham.

“And I think as more of this information comes out, you’ll see more resentment for that aspect. Now there’s always been a sympathy among voters for the social safety net. And I just want to add one thing about what the Democrats were doing.”

Towery said the plan to weaponize the issue may be producing the opposite result.

“I don’t know that these decisions by these judges are helping them because the Democrats really wanted people to not get this assistance and be up in arms and very upset, and cause more turmoil over the next week,” he said.

“And these judges have stepped in and said, ‘Oh well, we think we’re going to feed you. How we’re going to do it. I don’t quite know.’ I do think that we’re seeing a change in public opinion towards all of these benefits.”

Towery added that a broader political shift may be taking shape, particularly among younger Americans who are entering the workforce and reassessing their views on government programs.

“There’s a slow shift. You won’t see it from the legacy pollsters, and you won’t hear from the legacy media. But the country is beginning to shift. And I think it starts with the youngest of voters, the ones who are having to get out there and make money and find jobs,” he said.

Two federal judges ruled on Friday that the Trump administration must access a contingency fund to keep SNAP operating amid the ongoing shutdown.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed that the $5 billion reserve would be used to temporarily sustain benefits, though she noted the funds would not cover even half of November’s needs if the government remains closed.

“While these funds will allow us to continue operations in the short term, they are not a long-term solution,” Rollins said in a statement.

She added that without congressional cooperation, SNAP and other nutrition programs could face serious shortfalls before the end of the month.

The Department of Agriculture has previously warned that reallocation of funds outside legal parameters is restricted.

However, the administration has already redirected certain tariff revenues and leftover Pentagon research funding to maintain payments for military personnel and continue the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) nutrition program.

President Donald Trump said Friday that he directed White House attorneys to seek a court ruling clarifying whether the administration can lawfully extend SNAP funding during the shutdown.

He accused Democrats of deliberately blocking relief for millions of Americans dependent on the program and said his administration would act immediately once given legal approval.

According to the Department of Agriculture, SNAP serves roughly 42 million Americans each month at a cost of about $9.2 billion.

Federal Judge Says Trump Can’t Federalize National Guard Despite Ongoing Portland Chaos
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Federal Judge Says Trump Can’t Federalize National Guard Despite Ongoing Portland Chaos

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A federal judge in Oregon ruled Sunday that President Donald Trump likely lacked the authority to federalize the Oregon National Guard to assist federal agents protecting the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, which has faced near-daily unlawful demonstrations since early June.

U.S. District Court Judge Karin J. Immergut, who was appointed by President Trump, issued an order extending a preliminary injunction that temporarily prevents the federalization of the state’s National Guard.

In her ruling, Immergut determined that the administration had not met the necessary legal threshold under Title 10, Section 12406 of the U.S. Code, which allows for federalization under specific conditions such as invasion, rebellion, or when the enforcement of federal laws becomes impossible.

“This Court determines based on the trial testimony, and the exhibits it has reviewed so far, that Plaintiffs are entitled to a preliminary injunction on their claims that Defendants’ federalization and deployment of the National Guard to Oregon violates 10 section 12406 of the Tenth Amendment,” Judge Immergut wrote.

A final ruling on the injunction is expected on November 7.

The case, Oregon v. Trump et al., was filed by the state of Oregon and the City of Portland.

Plaintiffs argued that the president’s move constituted an unlawful intrusion into state and local authority.

They maintained that federal law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Federal Protective Service (FPS), already have the ability to protect federal property without mobilizing the National Guard.

Attorneys from the Department of Justice, representing President Trump, countered that deploying the National Guard was necessary due to escalating violence directed at the ICE facility and federal agents stationed there.

Deputy Assistant Attorney Eric Hamilton argued that the president’s decision fell within his constitutional powers and was not subject to judicial review.

The Justice Department also noted that federal agencies were facing significant operational strain as a result of diverting personnel from their normal duties, including immigration enforcement under Title 8.

The three-day hearing took place at the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse in downtown Portland. Judge Immergut heard testimony from multiple federal officials with firsthand knowledge of the protests at the ICE facility on Macadam Avenue.

These included incident commanders from FPS and ICE officials who described the events as sustained and violent demonstrations linked to Antifa-affiliated groups.

FPS commanders testified that more than 100 federal law enforcement officers from various agencies have been deployed to the ICE facility but that current staffing levels remain “inadequate” to ensure safety.

They said the addition of 200 National Guard members would allow federal officers temporarily assigned to Portland to return to their regular duties elsewhere.

The commanders also criticized the Portland Police Bureau for its limited involvement during the unrest, attributing the lack of support to state and local policies governing use of force and sanctuary enforcement.

According to testimony, Portland police officers were often instructed not to intervene directly in incidents around the ICE facility.

ICE Seattle Field Office Director Camilla Walmsley also testified in support of National Guard deployment.

She described multiple incidents of violence that led to injuries among federal personnel and temporary suspension of ICE operations at the Portland facility.

Walmsley stated that ICE lacks sufficient resources to continue assisting FPS and that its Special Response Team members need to return to their assignments involving high-risk immigration enforcement operations.

The plaintiffs argued that deploying the National Guard would worsen tensions and “inflame” the protests, potentially leading to further violence.

However, Major General Timothy Rieger of the Oregon National Guard testified that his experience over more than 30 years has shown the opposite effect.

“In my experience, I have only seen Guardsmen provide a calming effect when deployed to assist with civil disturbances,” he told the court.

The ongoing protests at the ICE facility began on June 7 and have involved daily clashes with federal officers.

Testimony during the hearing described demonstrators as “highly organized” and equipped with radios, riot gear, helmets, ballistic vests, shields, and firearms.

Federal officials said the protests have included attempts to breach the facility, impede government vehicles, and harass officers outside of work.

The preliminary injunction will remain in effect until at least November 7, when Judge Immergut is expected to issue a final decision on whether the president’s order to federalize the Oregon National Guard was lawful under federal statute.

Trump Trolls Democrats With Hilarious New ‘MySafeSpace’ Page on White House Site
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Trump Trolls Democrats With Hilarious New ‘MySafeSpace’ Page on White House Site

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The White House added a satirical “MySafeSpace” page to its official website this week, featuring comedic content directed at congressional Democrats, particularly House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY).

The parody page appeared as negotiations over the ongoing government shutdown entered another week without resolution.

The “MySafeSpace” page, accessible through the White House website, appears designed as political satire targeting Democrats’ handling of the budget impasse.

The page opens with bright imagery, including caricature-style sombreros, and contains sections titled “The Democrats,” “Pics,” “Videos,” and “Voting Record.”

Each link redirects users to humorous or symbolic content related to the current standoff in Washington.

Under “The Democrats,” the page displays a photo of Senator Schumer standing next to Representative Jeffries, both edited to appear in sombreros and fake handlebar mustaches.

The “Pics” link opens an enlarged version of the same image, while the “Videos” link leads to footage of President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump handing out Halloween candy at the White House.

White House My Safe Space Screenshot

Another link titled “Voting Record” directs visitors to a Hill article detailing Democrats’ continued refusal to advance the 13th vote to reopen the government.

An “About Me” section on the parody page appears written from the perspective of Democratic leaders, satirizing the party’s priorities and positions.

It reads: “Hey we’re Democrats in the House and Senate. We love DEI, transgender for everyone, and handing out taxpayer benefits to illegal immigrants. We couldn’t care less if our men and women in uniform get paid or if our neighborhoods are safe — we just love playing politic with people’s livelihoods!”

The “Heroes” section continues in the same tone, listing “Anyone who identifies as a radical leftist. Transnational gangs, illegal immigrants.”

White House My Safe Space Screenshot

The page uses exaggerated humor to criticize the Democratic leadership’s stance on immigration, diversity programs, and government spending during the shutdown.

The release of the “MySafeSpace” page follows weeks of tension between the White House and congressional Democrats over temporary funding measures.

Democrats have repeatedly voted against short-term continuing resolutions, arguing that President Trump’s spending proposals unfairly prioritize border security funding and cuts to administrative agencies.

Republicans have countered that Democrats are deliberately prolonging the shutdown for political advantage.

The White House has not issued a formal statement about the “MySafeSpace” page, and it remains unclear whether it is intended as a permanent feature or a temporary piece of satire tied to the ongoing negotiations.

The addition, however, has already sparked widespread attention online, with supporters and critics debating the appropriateness of hosting satirical political content on an official government website.

Political analysts have noted that President Trump frequently uses humor and trolling as communication tools in his broader political strategy, often blending satire with criticism to highlight policy disputes.

The “MySafeSpace” page aligns with this approach, serving as a digital extension of the President’s social media style, which frequently combines humor with pointed commentary about political opponents.

Democrats, including Senator Schumer and Representative Jeffries, have not publicly commented on the parody page as of Saturday.

The ongoing government shutdown, now stretching through multiple weeks, has kept negotiations between congressional leaders and the White House at a standstill.

Republicans have continued to push for targeted funding bills, while Democrats have refused to approve measures without broader agreements on spending priorities.

As the standoff continues, the “MySafeSpace” page stands as an unconventional addition to the White House’s digital messaging, offering a satirical take on partisan conflict during a contentious budget impasse.


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